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006 Collum's Column 008 Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori 028 Hard Coal Baseball by Rich Lipinski 030 Automobile Safety Inspections: Safety Was Once A Priority by Tom R. Buff 036 The Recipe Box 038 Master Gardner: Weeds Everywhere!

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007 September 2018 Calendar 016 Community Calendar 026 Puzzles & Trivia 058 Puzzles & Trivia Answers 058 Advertisers Index

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COLLUM'S COLUMN: My Trip To The Kosovo International Summer Academy This month, I have given my Collum’s Column to my Granddaughter, Camryn Wilson to share an experience she had over the summer...

My name is Camryn Wilson. I am a junior at The Pennsylvania State University majoring in political science and minoring in civic and community engagement. This past summer, I was given an amazing opportunity to study abroad. I spent 15 days in Pristina, Kosovo.

I was one of sixty students out of a pool of over 1000 applicants chosen to attend Kosovo International Summer Academy 2018 (KSA).

This program was open to students from all over the world. KSA 2018 included students from 30 different countries.

Kosovo International Summer Academy allowed me the opportunity to learn from professors from the world’s most prestigious universities, diplomats, and high-ranking officials. Among the topics were diplomacy, professional etiquette and protocol, leadership, peaceful conflict resolution, human rights, the role of civil society in peacebuilding, EU integration process, international law, international justice, and international security. A few of my favorite topics were human rights and the role of civil society in peacebuilding.

While in Kosovo, I was able to visit Prizren and Mitrovica. This gave me the opportunity to engage in cultural exchange activities and exposed me to the native culture of Kosovo.

I learned so much about this breathtaking county and its people, allowing me to realize that it's a wonderful place with such friendly people. Through the lectures, I learned about the situations prevailing in Kosovo now and the situations the country has faced in the past.

Aside from the academic part of KSA, I was able to make lifelong friendships with so many amazing, beautiful people from all over the world. Meeting other students and sharing this common experience was a once-ina-lifetime opportunity that I will forever be grateful for.

Kosovo International Summer Academy was one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding experiences of my life. When I was accepted to attend KSA, I really wasn't sure if I should go but I’m so happy that I decided to attend KSA. My life will never be the same after this experience.

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President of the Parliament of Kosovo, Kadri Veseli.

I would like to personally thank my family & friends and all the local businesses who supported me and helped make this journey possible. I would also like to thank the KSA staff for an amazing experience. I'll never forget my time spent at Kosovo International Summer Academy.

This is a fantastic program run by a smart and dedicated group of people. I would high-

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Minister of European Intergation for Kosova, Dhurata Hoxha.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Three Tips For Collecting Wine

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One of the most active sectors of the antiques and collectibles market is wine. Recently, wine has become extremely popular with collectors.

After the 2008 wine market slump, in the wake of the financial crisis and the revealing counterfeit operation of a major wine collector, today’s wine market is active and exciting. Antique and vintage wine sales are booming and records are regularly set by enthusiastic collectors, including millennials, who love wine tastings, wine touring, and wine pairings.

Here is some proof that is in the vineyard rather than the pudding, so to speak. In 2017, the worldwide wine market reached $80 million in auction sales and that doesn’t count wine dealer sales. Many agree with Bacchus’ view on wines… it is the nectar of the Gods. And it isn’t a bad investment when it comes to collectibles either.

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set. Authentication is key just as it is with any work of art or antique piece.

There are established wine dealers and there are also some folks who are trying to tell you something is good when it is bad.

There have been reports of sellers switching wine bottle labels, forging or faking blends, etc. So, when it comes to antique and vintage wines for the new wine collector, how do you tell the good from the bad?

1. Establish the provenance. As with any valuable collectible, provenance or the history or lineage of an object or collectible is very important to establishing value and background. So, look for wine auctions that offer original sales receipts for the wines that they are selling. Documentary images or period photographs that can help you identify and document the lineage, background, or provenance of a particular bottle of wine are very helpful in identifying a wine’s history and background. This is most important.

2. Select single owner bottles. Unlike the art market where a painting that has been part of more than one high-profile or prestigious collection is a very good thing, that isn’t the case when it comes to wines. In fact, when it

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comes to wines, collectors prefer a bottle of wine or a collection of wines from a single owner. That’s right, just one owner is seen as better. Why? These wine bottles were probably housed or dare I say resting in a single wine cellar instead of traded here and there upsetting the delicate balance of the wine within the bottle. Of course, such movement can greatly impact a wine’s condition, taste, and value. So, one owner is desirable.

3. Don’t drink at the auction. You’d think this would be common sense but this has become quite a problem at the trendy wine auction held in places like New York and Bordeaux. You heard me, don’t drink the wine just yet. At least don’t drink it during the wine auction. I know, it sounds crazy but you don’t want to drink yourself into a bidding war.

The results from Sotheby’s, Zachys, Acker’s and other well-known wine auctions continue to be sky high for various wines from all over the world. The main reason for this is because more often than not, auction bidders are enjoying the wine in each auction lot so much that they bid up the lots to the point where they are paying as much as double the high estimate for a good bottle of wine.

Like anything else you are collecting, investigate the wines you are interested in collecting and research the integrity of the sellers. Do your research to get the best deal. This new and active collecting category of wine promises to make collectors feel warm inside.

Dr. Lori Verderame is the author and award-winning TV personality who appears on HISTORY channel’s #1 show, The Curse of Oak Island as the artifacts expert for the popular treasure hunting program.

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Since the postcard has your personal data, if you are “paper mailing” you will still have to put it in an envelope! Who paper mails today anyway? The form now has only 23 lines, that used to be 79 lines, what happened to all that data? The same forms previously filed (such as Schedules C, D, E, F, Child Care Credit, Education Credits, etc.) are now attached to a “Schedule”, attached to the new

1040. And of course, all these attachments are not postcard size, although some are smaller than a full page.

So, the end result of a “1040 Form Simplified” is not much! If anything, the new form makes it harder to find where to include forms that were on the 79 lines and are now “buried” on the new “Schedules”. For people not familiar with tax law, the new form may lead to confusion, and the possibility of overlooking vital forms/data they should include.

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The proposed new form and Schedules are “Drafts” and I am sure we will see modifications before they are released as final. Also the possibility exists that the new forms could require changing after we begin to use them during the tax season, and that will lead to delayed refunds.

Also with such a massive overhaul of the tax codes, and now the forms, will the filing season continue to be delayed into late January? And refunds delayed due to confusion and/or calculation errors with the new forms?

There is one “simplification” in the codes.

The standard deductions have gone up, reducing the need and/or ability to “itemize” and the tax rates have gone down. The IRS is still collecting the same amount of personal data and requiring the same supplemental forms for income and credits as in the past.

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Flashback To The Sixties For Ronald Mcdonald House Benefit Join us Saturday, September 29 at the Andreas Sports Club for a night of Rock & Roll Music, and memories of days gone by. Weather permits starting at 5 pm with a Custom Classic Street Rod Car Show including a Cobra, some Coupes, a Ford Squire with surf boards, and more.

Then get ready to head inside at 6 pm when doors open for some food and refreshments with music starting at 7 pm. Do you remember back to the 1960’s when the music was rocking from Coast to Coast, the sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and the Beach Boys? And who could ever forget the King of Rock & Roll Elvis Presley? We have it all for you… The music of Tribute groups Ragdoll and Good Vibrations, and the return of Robert McArthur as Elvis.

Plus special guests National Recording Artists performing their million selling hit “Hey Little Cobra”, The Rip Chords. They will be happy to talk with fans, sign autographs, and take pictures, after the show.

The proceeds of the event benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Danville and Scranton. Advanced tickets on sale now for only $15. After September 14, tickets $20 each.

Last December, we held our first Benefit for the Ronald McDonald Houses and even though it ended up as the first snow storm of the year, we had a great turnout for the event which featured tributes to Barry Manilow (Jay Gates), Barbra Streisand (Joanie Lambert), and Neil Diamond (Robert McArthur). The houses split $1800, and this year we moved the event to September so no snow in the forecast and hopes of making lots more profit for the houses on ticket sales and raffles.

Also the Andreas Sports Club has lots of great seating in their upstairs dancehall.

So call your friends, get a group together, make it a party, or just bring your girlfriend and get ready to step back in time for a night of Fun, Fun, Fun… Oh What A Night!!!

The event is brought to you by Honest Abe’s Business and Tax Services, Hazleton, and D.J. Concert Productions, Hazleton. For information and advanced tickets call: (570) 861.8297. Also on facebook. com/djconcertproductions.

Local Business Makes Donations To The Ronald McDonald House In January 2018 Honest Abe’s Business & Tax Service presented a check for $900 to each of the two houses, Ronald McDonald of Danville and Scranton from proceeds that they raised at the December 2017 Christmas Extravaganza, Spaghetti Dinner & Chinese Auction.

Pictured are the owner & staff of Honest Abe’s Business & Tax Service and the house representatives of both Danville & Scranton Ronald McDonald Houses. The support was wonderful and they look forward to seeing everyone for the "Flashback to The Sixties" benefit to be held September 29, 2018.

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

by Patricia Ann Ignar, Hazleton UNICO Come hungry when you visit the Hazleton UNICO 11th Annual Bell’ Italia Festival September 15th and 16th this year at Hazle Township Community Park, Hazle Township, PA. Food vendors are expected to be serving their specialties such as pizza, Stromboli, meatballs, pasta, Porchetta, potato pancakes, beef and cheddar, fries, fried dough, funnel cakes, and much more. Plus there will be plenty of delicacies to feed your sweet tooth.

We continue to grow each year with more things to engage visitors of all ages. At the Kiddie Korner youngsters will be find fun things to do. There will be face painting again with a selection of pics to choose from. Kiddie Korner will run from 12 to 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday and a special treat will be a visit from Rainbow the Clown on Saturday. Don’t forget that amusement rides are FREE from 12 PM to 8 PM Saturday and 12 PM to 5 PM Sunday!

Entertainment starts with Friday night’s “An Evening with the Poets” at the Pines Eatery.

The TICKET PRICE is $25.00 per person in advance ($30.00 per person at the door) which

includes the buffet and show. The buffet will be open from 6:30 PM till 8:30 PM and The Poets will perform from 8 PM till 11 PM. The Cash Bar will be open throughout the entire evening. Advance sale tickets will are available at the DeMelfi School of Music (711 S. Church St., Hazleton), the DeCosmo Tax Office (1201 N. Church St., Hazleton), The Pines Eatery (8 W. Broad St., Hazleton), or you may contact Donna Delehanty (570-436-8265). Seating is limited and The Poets have a huge fan base so buy your tickets early! Contact Danny DeMelfi at 570-436-0624 with any questions.

Entertainment will also be taking place throughout the two-day festival event. Crowd pleasers will make special appearances such as Tony Angelo, Pete & Zeppo, Chris Pavlick, Cellar Dwellarz, Danny Ferole, and Venessa Vicoso wooing listeners with their beautiful musical selections.

The Spaghetti Eating Contest is a favorite! Participants from young to the “not so young anymore” will be able to join in the fun of being the first one to empty his or her plate

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of spaghetti. Spectators seemed to have as much fun watching as the eaters did eating! Consider joining in for this year’s Spaghetti Eating Contest on Sunday. On Sunday, make a batch of meatballs from your favorite meatball recipe and bring them to the festival for the Chef Lou Memorial Best Meatball Contest. Judges will analyze the entry meatballs in several categories and choose what they agree is the “Best Meatball of 2018”.

There will be a Bocce tournament on Saturday at 10 AM. Entry is free and there will be a $100.00 Cash Prize! Come watch the Italian “Fingers” tournament, or come play!

Feeling lucky? Visit the Hazleton UNICO Tricky Tray Tent and see if you can win one of our fabulous tricky trays. There will be plenty of baskets and gift card prizes available to win. We make it easy for you – you only write your information ONE TIME one your main ticket. Then all you do is tear off your minitickets from the main ticket which already has your ticket number on it and place them in the prize containers. NO HAVING TO WRITE YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER MULTIPLE TIMES! We make winning easy, so hope to see you at our tent!

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

A special addition to the Festival this year on Saturday from 10AM to 2PM will be the Hazleton Drop the Drugs Van. Check your medicine cabinets for medications you need to dispose of and bring them to the van for disposal. Over 119 pounds of drugs have been turned in and kept off our Hazleton area streets thus far!

Our Outstanding Italian-American, Anthony Colombo Sr., will be introduced at the Festival and honored at the Hazleton UNICO Columbus Day Dinner to be held at Capriotti’s on Friday, October 19th. Watch for more information!

Vendors and crafters are also still welcome to join the Bell’ Italia Festival family! Call Joe Cerullo at 570- 579-4179 or Mike DeCosmo 570-401-2693. Would you like more information about Hazleton UNICO and the Bell’ Italia Festival or would you like to become a member of Hazleton UNICO? Visit our website at https://unicohazleton.weebly.com. The festival calendar of events will be uploaded shortly.

Community Calendar September/October 2018 September 2 Join us for our monthly breakfast Sunday, September 2 from 8am to 12noon at Good Shepherd Church, 87 S. Hunter Highway in Drums.

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

Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch” on Sunday, September 2 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, no take-outs please. We look forward to seeing you! We also welcome you to attend our worship service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sunday school at 10am. Every Wednesday we offer Prayer at 6pm, Bible Institute at 7pm.

Park Friday, September 7, 5-11pm, Saturday, September 8, 11am to 11pm and Sunday, September 9, Noon-9pm. This event is held rain or shine, free parking and there is no admission charge. Plenty of free entertainment, rides, lunch bag raffle, bingo, games, homemade foods and crafts. Fun for the whole family! For more information visit us at www.palmertionfestival.com.

table and space is $20; just a space is $10. Payment can be made by stopping in the parish office or placing your envelope in the collection basket. The hours for accepting donations to the Good Shepherd table will be posted at a later date. Help will be needed at a later date to price the items and set up. We also need volunteers to help the day of the sale. Contact Diane Lindsay at 570-599-7626 or Aniela Ross at 570-582September 8 5623 for more information or to reserve your Holy Rosary Parish, 240 S. Poplar Street in spot.

Hazleton will host a Free Community Luncheon. Lunch will be served Saturday, Septem- September 13 ber 8 from 11am to 12noon in the Community Heritage Hill Senior Community will have a Room of the Church located in the Lower Level. booth at the Senior Expo sponsored by state Please use the elevator entrance in the rear of the Rep. Tarah Toohil on Thursday, September 13, church. All are welcome. A special thank you to from 8am to 1pm at the Laurel Mall, 106 Lauthe Hazleton Rotary Club, Diocese of Scranton rel Mall Road in Hazleton. The expo features and the Weinberg NE Regional Food Bank. information and resources that benefit seniors Are You Ready to Rummage? On Saturday, Sep- in Pennsylvania. Come and stop by our booth! tember 8, from 8am to 2pm, Good Shepherd This event is free and open to the public. For Church will hold its annual Fall Community more information about the senior expo, contact September 7-9 Come join us for the 29th Annual Palmerton Flea Market/Rummage Sale in our parking lot. Toohil’s office at 570-450-7905. continued on page 24 Community Festival in the Palmerton Borough We will supply the place and tables for a fee. A

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by Steve Glicken, GreenLeaf Gallery and Gift Shop Once again, we will be having a double show: “Orientalia” and the “Art of the Portrait”. We are extending the benefit for Shirley Gloman since several of her paintings fit the current shows.

Oriental art from principally China, Japan, and India came to Western attention around the time of the Impressionist movement. A major show in Paris was fascinating and shocking and Renoir, Cézanne, Cassatt, and especially Van Gogh were drawn to this new way of depicting reality. The work of one Japanese master, Katsushika Hokusai (18th cen.), were astonishing in their mastery of a new way to see and depict visual images: bold outlines, flat blocks of color, layering of objects in the plane of the picture, and lack of vanishing point perspective became tools for the new vision. These infatuations are visible

in the Impressionists and spread to England and America and had influences on other arts, like the music of Gilbert and Sullivan.

Chinese calligraphy as an art form as well as Chinese landscape painting excited artist and the Theosophy Movement of spiritualism in England brought Indian art into the vocabulary of art there.

We have several traditional and modern interpretations of Oriental art to share. We have several scrolls of Chinese poetry and calligraphy from several sources. Shirley Gloman gives us two portraits of Chinese men and a ceramic of an elderly man with a walking stick. A classically trained painter offers two traditional paintings plus multiple small, signed prints. We have Indian inspired scroll paintings and a painting of Krishna by local artist, Mark Rooney. A wonderful painter

from San Francisco provides classical Chinese landscape paintings for your enjoyment. A Zen inspired Enso painting examines emptiness. Paintings of a Tibetan Bride and a Geisha from Bulgaria are captivating.

A local woman artist from Nesquehoning produces charming acrylic paintings of landscapes and birds. A painter from Massachusetts created a stunning couple in Japanese clothing in acrylics. Three modern, textured calligraphy prints from Japan round out the show.

Complementing the Oriental show is an exhibit of small & large portraits by a variety of international artists, perfect for gift giving in a wide range of prices. Optional framing will be available, and the shows will continue well into October. We hope to see you here!

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Restoration Of The Historic Coxe Home

by Bryan Dunnigan, Founder and CEO

Sophia and Eckley Coxe moved into their home located in Drifton in 1869. The house has stood for nearly 150 years - a silent tribute to two truly remarkable people. Eckley is remembered as a mechanical genius and business man, while Sophia was known for her generosity to the mining families employed

by Coxe Brothers and Company.

As with all historic structures, the ravages of time and weather have taken their toll.

The Sophia Coxe Memorial Foundation and Education Center was formed as a non-profit 501(c)(3) in 2014 with the primary goals of perpetuating the memory of Sophia Coxe and preserving the Coxe Home for future generations.

We are now in the process of a major restoration to this historic structure. The front porch is being restored as it originally appeared in 1869, drawing on an original pho-

tograph taken in the 1870s, which remains in the house today.

A grant was obtained through the Luzerne County Redevelopment Program to assist with this project. Local contractors were given an opportunity to bid on this project.

Board member, Jim Facinelli, contributed his expertise in developing the specific plan and materials specifications. The Foundation was most fortunate in finding an architect, Don Sanderson, to develop the working drawings.

Phase I restoration should be completed by October/November 2018.

We are currently still open for tours, classes and other events. Tours are conducted the first Sunday of each month, May - December, from 1-4 PM. Two tours are available at 1 and 2:30 - RSVP ONLY, by calling Bryan Dunnigan at 570-956-6706. Group tours may also be arranged on other than specified first Sundays.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? We have initiated a fund raising campaign to help finance

additional restoration costs. A GoFundMe program has been set up and posted on the Sophia Coxe Memorial Foundation website.

Please click on the appropriate memberships and donations tab to make your contribution. You can also donate directly by sending a check to the Foundation at 2207 Route 940, PO Box 235, Drifton, PA 18221 ATTN: GoFundMe. All contributions and donations are tax deductible. Associate memberships to the Foundation are also available by contacting the Foundation. Please help with this most worthy project!

Preserving our local history tells the story of who we are and how far we have come. Future generations need to reflect on the people and events that shaped our world to have a better understanding of morals, citizenship and community development. Sophia Coxe is remembered as "The Angel of the Anthracite". HOW WILL YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED??

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2207 ROUTE 940, DRIFTON, PA 18221 www.sophiacoxefoundation.com 570-956-3881 SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & CLASSES Sun., Sept. 2nd - 1-4PM - $8/pp - House Tours - The first tour is 1-2:30PM and the second 2:30-4PM. Tours start on time! RSVP ONLY!! Light refreshments provided. Come and enjoy the history of the Coxe family and the charm of this grand Victorian home. Contact Bryan Dunnigan, Education Coordinator, at 570-956-6706 for reservation.

Sat., Sept. 15th - 11-4PM - $50/pp and $8/pp Materials Fee - Blacksmithing Basics - This class is for those with a desire to learn hand forging skills.

Instructor/Blacksmith, Jeff Mundie, will guide you through the basics of hand forging fireplace/forge tools. Come join us, learn new skills, and enjoy an afternoon at the blacksmith shop. Lunch included. RSVP by Sept 13 - contact Bryan Dunnigan, blacksmith, at 570-956-6706.

Sun., Sept. 16th - 2PM - High Victorian Tea - Reserve a place at the beautiful Sophia Coxe house for a Victorian high tea, with soup, salad, an array of Victorian finger sandwiches and desserts along with tea and a brief history of the house. Seating is limited, so reserve your place today online, www.sophiacoxefoundation.com or by sending a check to 2207 Route 940, P.O. Box 235, Drifton, PA. For further info, contact Karen at 570-956-3881.

Sun., Sept. 23rd - 11-4PM - $50/pp - Introduction to Blacksmithing - This class is designed with the beginner in mind. We will discuss the history of blacksmithing and the smith's equipment - usage of various tools of the trade. You will learn how to start and maintain a coal-fired forge, master hammer control, draw out and cut hot metal, perform bending and ornamental twisting. After mastering these fundamental skills, you will create easy and functional projects, such as ornamental hooks, tree hangers and a 17th century turn screw (screwdriver). No previous experience needed - only heart and desire to learn. Lunch included. RSVP by Sept 21 - contact Bryan Dunnigan, blacksmith, at 570-956-6706.

Sun., Sept. 30th - 6PM - $15/pp - An Evening with Arthur Conan Doyle - The historic Sophia Coxe House will be transformed into the iconic world of 221B Baker Street, as it welcomes back local historian and actor Bobby Maso for Elementary! An Evening with Arthur Conan Doyle. Join Bobby as he brings to life the man who created world renowned sleuth, Sherlock Homes and recites passages from several of the fictional detective’s most exciting works. Plus, hear reading of some of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s lesser known non-Sherlockian tales, as we celebrate the creator of the modern detective story. You can reserve your place on line at www.sophiacoxefoundation.com or by sending a check to 2207 Route 940, P.O. Box 235, Drifton, PA. For further info, contact Karen at 570-956-3881.

Sun., Oct 7th - 1-4 PM - $8/pp - House Tours - The first tour is 1-2:30PM and the second is 2:30-4PM. Tours start on time! RSVP ONLY!! Light refreshments provided. Come and enjoy the history of the Coxe family and the charm of this grand Victorian home. Contact Bryan Dunnigan, Education Coordinator, at 570-956-6706 for reservation.

You can send a check for an event and/or Associate Membership to the Sophia Coxe Foundation, 2207 Route 940, PO Box 235, Drifton, PA 18221; or go to the sophiacoxefoundation.com and pay thru PayPal. Reserve early as seating is limited and you don’t want to miss all the good food and fun. For further information call Karen at 570-956-3881.

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CAN DO Community Foundation Kicks Off 2018 Fund Drive (Hazleton, PA – August 2018) – Since 1992, the CAN DO Community Foundation has aided numerous non-profit organizations throughout Greater Hazleton through its mission of conservation, preservation and reclamation. The Foundation’s support of these projects is made possible in part through generous contributions to the annual fund drive.

This week, the Foundation kicked off its 2018 drive in hopes of increasing its endowment so it’s able to continue supporting important projects that benefit the community.

For the sixth consecutive year, Earl C. Berger will serve as chairman of the annual fund drive. He will be assisted by the following committee chairpersons and committee members: Matthew B. Bayzick, Eugene M.

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Dougherty, Dr. Anthony Falvello, George R. Hludzik, Mark Imbriaco, Gary F. Lamont, Robert J. Moisey, E. Richard Moore, Kevin O’Donnell, Donald M. Pachence, John Patton CPA, Lonnie Polli, E. Thomas Sandrock, Krista Schneider, John J. Spevak, Chris Stamatopoulos and Nancy R. Stasko.

Since its founding, the CAN DO Community Foundation’s endowment has grown from numerous sources including the donation of real estate, individual and corporate gifts, memorial donations, foundations and investment income.

The Foundation’s mission is to select projects that will benefit from conservation, preservation and reclamation of distressed landscape and historic and other locally significant buildings. “CPR – Breathing New Life into Our Community” is the foundation’s slogan, referring to its mission.

The foundation supports worthwhile community projects that make a difference and improve the Greater Hazleton community.

Among the many projects the Foundation is currently supporting are the Ferrwood Camp, Sofia Coxe House in Drifton, the Freeland YMCA, the Greater Hazleton Historical Society on Wyoming Street, the Saint Gabriel House and an adjoining downtown neighborhood residential Historic District Preservation Study. Additionally, the Foundation has been assisting the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress with several revitalization projects in the downtown, including: helping to fund the completion of Phase II renovations on the former Security Savings building that will become a community art center, contributing funds toward the Launch Box incubator facility and facade renovations on the property at 21-23 W. Broad Street that will become the home of Irish-style pub and eatery Broad and Barrel and, along with CAN DO, providing “naming rights” funding that will complete the proposed landscape development at the park adjoining the art center at the corner of Broad and Laurel streets.

For more information on the foundation's accomplishments and activities, please visit our web site at www.candocommunityfoundation.com.

For further information about the foundation or the annual fund drive, please contact Nancy R. Stasko at (570) 455-1508 or at nstasko@candocommunityfoundation.com.

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30th Annual Schuylkill Haven Borough Day

It's that time again! The 30th Annual Schuylkill Haven Borough Day. Rain or Shine, this year’s event will be held Saturday, September 29, 2018. The Borough Day Committee’s Statement of purpose is very simple: To provide a day that is fun and entertaining for the whole family to enjoy – that’s affordable. There will be crafters, great food, children's activities and entertainment throughout the town. So, get on board and come along with us! Have a fantastic day that you and your family will want to repeat year after year. For more information, call 570-385-3134 or visit our website at www.shboroughday.com.

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The Amish Pantry is your place for fresh, flavorful and nutritious options. We feature products directly from Amish Country. Produced in small batches to ensure the freshest product and the best flavor. Our store is worth the visit, due the unique items we carry. Below are two examples:

contain 140 percent of Vitamin B1 compared to 50 percent, and twice as much Vitamins A and B2, in chicken eggs. The Coturnix Quail egg contains ovomucoid protein, used in the production of anti-allergic drugs.

Quail eggs are a tad bit richer in taste because they have a bigger yolk-to-white ratio than chicken eggs.

Pickled Quail Eggs But not all quail eggs are the same. Do you The Coturnix (koo-tur-nix) Quail Egg is know where your quail eggs are coming from? considered a delicacy due to its nutritional Amish Wedding’s quail eggs are from quails value around the world. Even with their small raised in the United States! size, their nutritional value is three to four times greater than chicken eggs. Quail eggs Amish Wedding Green Tomato Relish Spread Ingredients: 29th Annual 8oz. cream cheese 1 pint Amish Wedding Green Tomato Relish Directions: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Cube one 8oz. cream cheese into a serving 9:00 am to 3:00 pm dish, microwave for 1 minute. Drain and add one pint of Amish Wedding Green Tomato Over 200 selected craftsmen from PA Relish. Stir to your liking. Serve with crackand nearby states will be demonstrating ers. and displaying their finest work.

A delicious variety of foods prepared for your eating pleasure - all day including breakfast starting at 7:00a.m.

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September 15 The Freeland Historical Society will hold its first Open House Saturday, Sept 15 from 1 to 4pm at the Senior Building, corner of Chestnut and Washington Streets. Come and experience some of Freeland’s History by browsing through an interesting collection of Freeland memorabilia that has been collected through the years by a small group of people. There is no admission charge to attend this event.

There will be some items for sale. This date was chosen to help celebrate the founding of the borough on September 11, 1876. We hope to see you there.

October 7 12th Annual Paws for a Cause, Sunday, October 7 from 12:30 to 3:30pm at the Whitetail Preserve, 118 Boulevard Road in Bloomsburg.

This is our 12th Annual Paws for a Cause, our goal is to raise money for the purchase of a Service Dog for an Autistic person in our area.

Paws for a Cause has teamed up with S.A.F.E. Inc., a 501c3 not-for-profit organization supporting families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) located in the HazletonWilkes-Barre areas. Every registered pet gets a doggy bag containing a Paws for a Cause 4 Autism bandana, dog treats and a toy. There will be prizes for the pup who collects the most money as well as the oldest, youngest, largest & smallest. We have new and exciting games to play with our furry friends.

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Fall Road Trip

by Rich Lipinski

September brings the change of seasons and the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. September also brings the thrills and heart breaks of the pennant chase. One of the great ways to celebrate the game and great autumn weather is a road trip to The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York. Located a little over 2 ½ hours away, the scenic trip to Cooperstown is spectacular show of nature’s colors starting in late September.

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

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

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

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

The National Baseball Hall Of Fame The Hall Of Fame was dedicated in 1939 and established in Cooperstown based on the legend or myth (depending on your point of view) of Abner Doubleday inventing baseball in Cooperstown in 1839. The Hall of Fame features 292 members. Included are 203 former Major League players, 35 Negro leaguers, 26 executives or pioneers, 19 managers and nine umpires. The Hall of Fame currently has 68 living members. In addition to honoring Hall of Fame inductees, the National Baseball Cooperstown Hall of Fame has presented 30 men with the The Village of Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broad- Cooperstown locatcasting and 57 with the J. G. Taylor Spink ed on the shores of Award for excellence in baseball writing.

Lake Otsego is a celebration of baseball What to See At The Hall and much more, for The National Baseball Hall of Fame anyone interested in and Museum collections feature more than more than a one-day 38,000 three-dimensional items, three mil- road trip, Cooperlion books and documents and 500,000 pho- stown offers a wide tographs. The Museum tells visitors the story variety of activities. The Farmers' Museum,

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The Fenimore Art Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, and the New York State Historical Association are also based there.

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

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

Hall Of Famers from Pennsylvania 22 of the over 300 Hall members are from Pennsylvania. Including five with local ties. Stan Covelski from Shamokin, Hugh Jennings from Pittston, Christy Matheson from Factoryville, Ed Walsh from Plains and Nestor Chylak from Peckville.

After The Season Events Didn’t get the opportunity to go to ball

park this summer. Many ballparks have fall and winter events.

The Lehigh Valley Craft Beer Festival An annual event featuring unlimited tastings of regional craft beers- will return to Coca-Cola Park on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 3-6 p.m.

Attendees each receive unlimited beer tastings, a commemorative 4-ounce tasting mug and can also enjoy a variety of food trucks, live music, on-field games and more!

Tickets for the three-hour session are available now for just $35. Guests seeking an upgraded experience can purchase a $45 VIP ticket that adds an hour to the event, making it a 2-6 p.m.

Tickets are also available for designated drivers, who will receive complimentary soda and still have access to the exciting variety of food trucks. Those $5 tickets grant guests access beginning at 2 p.m.

More than two dozen breweries attended last year's event including Weyerbacher Brewing Co., Troegs Brewing Co., Shipyard Brewing and Fegley's Brew Works.

Among the food trucks confirmed for this year's event are Atomic Hog, Bull & Bear, Clubhouse Grille, Gnaw Jaw, Greek Street, Grumpy's BBQ, Nuts for You The Sweet Lush Cupcake Camper.

The Colour Sound and Dead Jimmy are scheduled to perform live during the event.

Please note that you must be 21 or older to attend.

Also, this year there is a 5k run at CocaCola Park on September 29th and Wine and Cider festival on October 13th. Visit CocaColaParkEvents.com for more info.

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Automobile Safety Inspections: Safety Was Once A Priority

by Thomas R. Buff Vehicle safety inspections are procedures mandated by the Government to ensure that a vehicle conforms to all regulations concerning safety, emissions, and/or both depending on what county your vehicle is registered.

Safety inspections can be required at various times depending on the vehicle. All cars, trucks trailers and motorcycle’s require a yearly safety inspection. School buses must be inspected twice a year. InPennsylvania, all vehicles and light trucks weighing 11,000 pounds or less are required to pass a visual anti tampering check as part of the safety inspection.

Vehicles registered as classic or antique are exempt from the anti-tampering portion of the inspection. The visual anti tampering check is simply a visual inspection that verifies the presence of emission related components that were originally installed on the vehicle. There are 42 non emission counties in Pa. In Luzerne county an emission check is required if the vehicle has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating under 9000 pounds. The emission inspection is a visual inspection plus a gas cap check if applicable as newer cars are now being designed without a gas cap. In many other counties with larger populations a smog check is also performed as part of the emission check.

In the United States, vehicle safety inspection is governed by each state individually.

Pennsylvania, as we all know requires a safety inspection on passenger cars and light trucks once a year .Heavy trucks were previously required to be inspected twice a year but the regulations now require large trucks to be inspected annually. Some states and other countries do not mandate a safety inspection program. This leads to some controversy over whether it is a cost effect way to improve the safety of drivers.

Today, less than half the states in the U.S. have any type of periodic motor vehicle inspection (PMVI) program. Of the states that have these programs, a few only require a vehicle safety inspection if you sell the vehicle or transfer the title. Many believe that the decline of PMVI programs has led to an in-

creased number of neglected repairs. History shows that vehicle safety was once a priority in all states.

In 1966, Congress passed the Highway Safety Act, which required the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to institute a uniform standard for mandatory state highway safety programs. One of the Dept. of Transporta­tion’s (DOT) standards were a requirement for states to conduct PMVI programs. By combining highway safety grant funds and federal construction funds to a state’s compliance with the programs, the DOT helped to ensure across-the-board inspections.

By 1975, 31 states and the District of Columbia had periodic inspection programs.

It seemed the inspection program would soon involve all states. But Congress later passed the Highway Safety Act of 1976, which revoked the DOT’s authority to withhold highway funds. Shortly after this act, 10 states cut the inspection programs altogether. The National Highway and Safety Administration no longer had the authority to promote PMVI programs, and the number of inspection states has been on the decline ever since.

In the U.S. only seventeen states and the District of Columbia now have a periodic safety inspection program. New Jersey was the last to ditch its safety program for automobiles in 2010. Maryland requires an inspection prior to registration or transfer of ownership. Delaware requires an inspection ever two years and brand new cars are inspected only after the first four years if the vehicle stays titled under the same owner.

Missouri car owners only have to have their cars inspected ever five years. A few states require only a federally mandated emission inspection. In Utah, state inspection is required every two years for the first eight years and annually every year thereafter.

Other countries utilize different safety inspection procedures. In Japan, car owners must have their vehicles inspected when it turns three years old and every two years afterward. Germany also adheres to the two year inspection policy. In most parts of Australia, once a vehicle is registered it will not

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have to be inspected again if it remains with the same owner. In South Wales, vehicles over five years old are required to obtain what is called an E-safety check. Most countries adhere to a five to three year safety inspection cycle At the peak of safety inspection popularity in the U.S. forty five states had some type of vehicle inspection maintenance rules on the books. With only eighteen now participating, the opposition to safety inspection programs across the county are obvious. Many governing bodies believe safety inspections are an interference with citizens daily lives and it is the sole responsibility of the car owner to ensure the safety of the vehicle. While this may be true, automotive technicians across the country who repair vehicles on a daily basis do not agree. They see the continuing trend of the failure of motorist to properly maintain their vehicles on a regular basis. The lack of a safety inspection program would force motorists to take their vehicles to repair shops for services such as brake and steering system inspections.

The old saying,” if it is not broken, do not fix it” still holds true to many drivers. How many motorists would take their cars to a shop for a thorough inspection at least once a year if it is not required? North Carolina lawmakers are attempting to get rid of state inspections in their state claiming it will save money. But what about the lives that are lost?

The American Automobile Association claims that accidents are reduced by 27 percent in states that require a safety inspection.

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Starting out in the early sixties, in Jersey City, New Jersey, The Duprees were discovered

by George Paxton of Coed Records and former big band leader. Impressed with their smooth vocal quality, he had them record Jo Stafford's 1950's ballad "You Belong To Me" with Big Band arrangements. It was an instant national hit and the group's first Million Seller.

The unmistakable sound was born and the hits kept coming: 1962 You Belong To Me · 1962 My Own True Love · 1963 Gone With The Wind · 1963 Take Me As I Am · 1963 Why Don't You Believe Me · 1963 Have You Heard · 1963 Love Eyes · 1963 It's No Sin · 1963 The Sand And The Sea · 1964 It Isn't Fair · 1966 Let Them Talk · 1966 Exodus The current edition of the Duprees are led by Tony Testa. He was one of the original guitarists for the Duprees during the early years. In 1989 Mike Arnone asked him to return to The Duprees as its Musical Director. Testa also sings bass, baritone and top falsetto parts for the group. Phil Granito has been with the Du-

prees since 1987. Jimmy Spinelli joined the group in 1989. Tommy Petillo is the group's fourth member who was the last lead singer to perform with the original Duprees.

Because of their unmistakable sound and style, The Duprees have become one of America’s best loved singing groups recording and performing great love songs for over 4 decades. Although the faces have changed over the years, The Duprees still entertain audiences in major venues throughout the world to standing ovations at each performance.

Today’s Duprees perform all the chart-topping songs you know and love, mixed with a few contemporary hits, like R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly” and Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long (All Night).” After an evening with The Duprees, you’ll discover why their harmonies and hits are as timeless as ever.

Along with their unique sound and outstanding vocal harmonies, The Duprees perform with showmanship that is individually and collectively, second to none. Thousands of fans around the globe are captivated with their wonderful mixture of romance, energy, and fun. When The Duprees take the stage, be prepared to be thoroughly entertained.

So, what’s keeping you? Share the excitement.

Invite your friends and family to join you at the Hazleton High School Auditorium where The Duprees will provide a night to remember.

The 2018-2019 Greater Hazleton Concert Series offers seven great professional performances to subscribers at a cost of $100 for adult subscriptions. That’s just $14.28 per concert! You won’t see a price like that on any other professional concert season. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM at the Hazleton Area High School Auditorium at 1601 West 23rd Street where convenient, lighted, parking is free, and the drive is short. The Greater Hazleton Concert Series provides outstanding entertainment in a convenient and comfortable venue, at a price that can’t be beat.

Tickets for the exciting seven concert season, as well as individual tickets for The Duprees are now on sale. For reservations or concert information, call Amelia at 570-7884864, or Cynthia at 570-436-6615. Find more information on all our concerts on The Greater Hazleton Concert Series' web site at hazletonconcertseries.org/ or visit our Facebook page.

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Fast, Family-Friendly Recipes Make Dinner Doable (Family Features) As the fall season begins, kids go back to school and schedules once again book up with activities.

Between work, the carpool line and shuttling kids to extracurriculars, the increase in family commitments often leaves little time in the kitchen or at the dining table.

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Food & Family: Connecting To Cultural Heritage Through The Legacy Of Food (Family Features) Family bonding provides a unique experience, giving relatives opportunities to grow closer through shared passions. One of the most special ways to connect generations past and present is through food, typically by passing down traditional cuisines or specific recipes.

Because food can be viewed as an expression of cultural identity, it provides a one-of-a-kind connection to ancestors, history and community. Taking a DNA test is one way to discover more about your heritage and gain inspiration for exploring new ingredients, flavors and recipes from your homeland.

For example, Jocelyn Delk Adams, author of the Grandbaby Cakes blog, created this Jollof Rice dish after discovering her roots traced back to Mali, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo and Ghana. Jollof Rice is a West African classic comprised of fragrant rice steeped in ingredients like meat stock, garlic, onions, tomatoes and spicy chilies for depth of flavor. Rich in taste and history, it's revered as a sacred dish within some African communities.

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Add onions and saute until tender, cooking apJollof Rice proximately 5 minutes. Add minced garlic, ginRecipe courtesy of Jocelyn Delk Adams of ger and pepper; cook about 30 seconds, making Grandbaby Cakes on behalf of AncestryDNA sure not to burn garlic.

Ingredients: Pour in rice and stir to combine. Allow rice to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil toast in pot 2-3 minutes.

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1 cup uncooked basmati rice Once mixture begins to boil, reduce heat to 1 1/2 cups chicken stock low and cover pot with lid. Continue cooking 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes rice about 25-30 minutes, or until all liquids 1 teaspoon seasoned salt evaporate and rice becomes more tender. Re1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika move bay leaf.

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Mmm... CHEESE! topping. Dip each tortilla in salsa verde (both sides.) Place 2 heaping tablespoons chicken and about 2 tablespoons cheese down the center of each; roll and place seam side down in a shallow dish.

After all the rolled tortillas are in the dish, spoon additional salsa verde over them and then cover evenly with heavy cream. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese mixture, and with the green onions.

Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with the olives, cherry tomatoes, and with additional salsa on the side.

Enchiladas Suizas Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2/3 cup chopped Spanish onion 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 cup chopped green chile peppers 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 dash ground cumin 12 (8 inch) corn tortillas canola oil for frying 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1/2 cup sliced green olives 1 pint cherry tomatoes Directions: Prepare salsa verde: Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion until soft. Stir in the flour.

Add the broth, then add the chiles, garlic, salt, and cumin. Simmer about 15 minutes to blend flavors, then set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a heavy skillet, lightly fry tortillas in shallow oil, being careful not to make them too crisp to roll. Combine the cheeses and keep 1/2 cup aside for

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients: 1-16 oz. package elbow macaroni 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 3 cups milk 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter, melted Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to foam and bubble, stir in the flour; cook on medium heat until flour just begins to turn pale yellow, 3 to 4 minutes. Add thyme, cayenne pepper, and white pepper; cook and stir

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another minute, then whisk in 1 cup of milk until smooth. Pour in remaining milk and whisk again. Bring the sauce just to a simmer.

Stir in nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, and salt; simmer on medium-low heat until thickened, about 8 minutes, whisking often. Turn heat off, then add 2 1/4 cups of Cheddar cheese; stir until melted and combined. Add Dijon mustard.

Transfer the macaroni into a casserole dish, then pour in the cheese sauce; stir to thoroughly combine sauce with pasta. Mix panko bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl, and sprinkle crumbs on top of macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup of Cheddar cheese on top.

Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs and Cheddar cheese topping are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

White Cheese Chicken Lasagna Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles 1/2 cup butter 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups milk 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups ricotta cheese 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat 2-10 oz. packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the butter until tender, stirring frequently.

Stir in the flour and salt, and simmer until bubbly. Mix in the broth and milk, and boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Season with the basil, oregano, and ground black pepper. Remove from heat, and set aside.

Spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer with 1/3 of the noodles, the ricotta, and the chicken. Arrange 1/3 of the noodles over the chicken, and layer with 1/3 of the sauce mixture, spinach, and the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

Arrange remaining noodles over cheese, and spread remaining sauce evenly over noodles.

Sprinkle with parsley and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Serves 6-8

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 egg, beaten to blend with 1 tablespoon water (for glaze) Directions: For crust: Blend flour and salt in processor. Add shortening and butter and cut in using several on/off turns. Add cheese and cut in until shortening and butter resemble small peas. With machine running, gradually blend in enough water until soft moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.

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MASTER GARDENER: Weeds Everywhere!

by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener

Be careful what you wish for. In last month’s issue I lamented the lack of rain. Last week we measured 8 inches in our rain gauge in four days!

This growing season has been either very wet or very hot and dry.

Excessive rain causes many problems for our flowers and vegetables, but, oh my, how the weeds love it! (Actually, weeds seem to thrive no matter what the weather brings, but rain really fuels their growth.) This year the excessive spring rains generated an incredible abundance of weeds. Usually, I weed and mulch my vegetable garden early in the spring so that it will be ready for planting when the weather warms.

This year’s cold, rainy spring delayed all gardening efforts, and my beds were overrun with weeds, requiring a tedious weed-plant-mulch process for each bed, delaying much of the planting. Our recent excessive rain only added to the problem.

Weeds are unsightly, but they do more than detract from the aesthetic appeal of yards and gardens. They compete with desirable plants for water, nutrients, and sunlight. By crowding other plants, they provide cover for garden pests and reduce air flow, encouraging the development of plant disease. Some weeds even produce chemicals that stunt the growth of other plants. They really must be controlled to promote a healthy garden.

Weeds will never be eradicated, but they can be managed by employing several measures at various times during the growing season. Before planting, eliminate existing weeds, especially pe-

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rennial weeds, by digging them up or applying an herbicide. Although cultivating or tilling may destroy some weeds, it is not sufficient to achieve control. Cultivating can encourage some weeds to propagate as they are cut into sections, and can also bring dormant weed seeds to the surface of the soil where light will enable them to germinate.

Discourage weed growth by using pre-emergent herbicides and applying mulch. Pre-emergent agents assist in controlling annual weeds for a lengthy period of time, although they will likely require repeat applications during the growing season. Mulches prevent light from reaching weed seeds and thus discourage germination. Mulches also retain moisture, moderate soil temperature, and enhance the beauty of the landscape.

Mulches are more effective if you place a layer (about 6 sheets) of newspaper beneath the mulch to insure that light does not penetrate. I have used newspaper between my vegetable garden beds and basically eliminated weeds in those paths. Eventually the newspaper breaks down and must be replaced, but it is very effective.

Unfortunately, laying newspaper also requires a great deal of bending. Safe alternative mulches for vegetable gardens are dried (untreated) grass clippings, shredded leaves, and straw.

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area and prevents weeds very effectively. Choose a good quality fabric, however. The thinner, cheaper fabrics allow light to penetrate and reach weed seeds. They also tear and fall apart readily. Although landscape fabric permits water to penetrate to the soil, it does impede air flow and must be removed after the growing season for the health of the soil. I think untreated grass clippings are the most effective organic mulch.

Shredded leaves benefit the soil by adding nutrients and organic matter, but are less effective than grass. Straw usually contains some weed seeds, so it is less desirable. It works well in paths between raised beds, however, where you can spray an herbicide if weeds grow through the straw.

Remove weeds as they appear. Preventive measures reduce the number of weeds, but do not eliminate all. The best control is achieved by monitoring the garden regularly and pulling or killing weeds promptly before they get established. Frequent weeding or treatment is much less taxing than trying to eradicate large weeds with established root systems.

Do not allow weeds to go to seed. Even if you don’t manage to weed the garden regularly, remove flowers and seed heads to prevent proliferation. This is especially important toward the end of the season, when you are most likely to be tired and lower your guard, and when weeds are producing vast numbers of seeds to insure their existence in the next growing season.

An Important Note about Herbicides: When using herbicides, always read and follow label directions carefully. These products can be hazardous to humans, wildlife, and the environment. Some herbicides are selective to particular types of plants; others affect all plants. Choose an appropriate product and use only as directed.

All herbicides, including those labeled “organic,” are dangerous if not handled properly.

Controlling Weeds, a free publication from Penn State which provides extensive information about weed control measures and specific herbicides and their application may be downloaded at the following website: http://pubs.cas.psu. edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uj236.pdf

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

Gutter cleanup is one of the most crucial things you can do to protect your home from water damage and other costly problems. If you let your home’s gutters to become overflowed with leaves, sticks, and debris, water damage can compromise the foundation of your home. In addition to foundation damage, downspouts freezing, gutter maintenance will prevent blockages and frozen gutters and downspouts from tearing away from roofs and siding. It also prevents nesting areas for animals such as birds and termites that can cause damage of their own. In doing so you will be protecting your home from roof, and structural damage, premature decay, and you will be protecting your pockets from the thousands of dollars in repair bills that come with gutter neglect.

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Whether your child is just starting pre-school or entering college, it is important to ensure that his or her eyes are ready to work.

When a child first enters school, he or she must learn to read and once this is accomplished, read to learn. The eyes are critical to this process. Not only must a child’s eyes have clarity, but they must also work in tandem with each other to be able to properly focus at both near and far distances simultaneously.

While school vision screenings generally check a child’s eyesight at distance, this does not constitute a full eye exam. At the eye doctor, a child’s vision is checked at both distance and near along with color and 3-D vision. How well the eyes work together is also assessed. In approximately 10% of children, a child’s eyes cannot pull into their nose. This condition is known as conver-

gence insufficiency and can cause a child to avoid near work as it can cause headaches, eye strain, and double vision. How can a child do their homework if it causes them discomfort?

Short answer, they will avoid doing it! Fortunately, convergence insufficiency can be corrected for via vision therapy. Vision therapy is a series of eye muscle exercises administered by a vision therapist to help retrain the eyes to work together in tandem. This type of therapy can also help with other types of eye muscle dysfunction and focusing problems.

Focusing can be an issue for children and we are not talking about their attention span.

Some children’s eyes are unable to successfully engage or relax their focusing system thus causing blurry or strained vision. (Think of a camera that continues to focus but never finds clarity). In some cases, this issue can be corrected for by wearing glasses full time while others require vision therapy to help reorient the eye’s focusing system.

Ocular health assessment is another critical portion of an eye exam. This inspection of the front and back of the eye is done via a specialized microscope called a slit lamp.

Once the eyes are fully checked by the child’s eye doctor, the doctor will determine how often the child should be re-examined. It is important to have a child continue to have their eyes checked as they grow to ensure no change in prescription or health.

It is imperative to have a child’s eyes checked as certain conditions cannot be corrected for later in life and can hinder visual prognosis if not treated for at a young age.

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Fountain Of Youth

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

There are four main types of exercise. These include endurance activities, strengthening

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

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

Always remember to listen to your body.

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

It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to stay active. You don’t need to join a health club or pay for expensive equipment. Walking is one of the best exercises you can do for your body and it doesn’t cost you a penny other than the money you spend on a good pair of walking shoes. Again, consult with your doctor to help you understand your limits and help you develop a regimen that you can be committed to. If you feel that you need help getting more strength to be able to do more, ask your doctor about having one of our physical therapists at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice come to your home and help you build your strength and help you be more independent. You will be amazed how good it makes you feel and hopefully realize the benefits you are providing for your overall health.

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Paul Marcus Is First To Benefit From Lehigh Valley Hospital— Hazleton’s New State-Of-The-Art Surgical Robot provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network When Paul Marcus noticed an uncomfortable protruding bump in his left groin area during summer 2017, he knew right away it was an inguinal hernia.

“I had one in 1972 when I came out of the Army. It was located on the other side and repaired with surgery,” says the 68-year-old Hazleton man. An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as a portion of the intestines, pops through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. It’s most common in men and is often caused by strenuous activity or lifting.

“I like to be physically active restoring classic cars and cutting down trees, so that might have caused it,” Marcus says. “When the bulge became more noticeable, I found myself being careful to not aggravate it and finally decided to get it checked out.”

Marcus met with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)-aligned surgeon Anthony Carrato, MD, of Carrato Surgical Associates in Hazleton, who recommended surgery.

“His hernia was getting larger, and he was having some discomfort,” Carrato says. “Surgery is usually required in these cases to alleviate pain and prevent it from getting worse or causing life-threatening complications.”

Carrato presented Marcus with two surgical options. He could choose open-incision surgery, the type that repaired his first hernia 46 years earlier. Or he could have it done robotically at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)– Hazleton, which was about to offer the hightech, minimally invasive approach to treat hernias and other conditions.

Marcus chose robotic surgery to avoid a large incision and the lengthy recovery he’d experienced with his first hernia repair.

Custom care, special service On Jan. 3, 2018, Marcus became the first patient to have a robotic procedure at LVH– Hazleton. After Marcus received anesthesia, Carrato cut three tiny half-inch holes in his upper abdomen to insert small surgical instruments and a camera. He then employed the robot’s high-resolution 3D imaging system and precise robotic arms to push the hernia’s protruding tissue back inside Marcus’ abdomen. Next, he laid a piece of synthetic mesh over the hole to reinforce the weak area in the abdominal wall. Finally, he covered the mesh with a flap of abdominal lining and sutured it shut.

“The long-term results of robotic hernia surgery appear to be as good as traditional

coffee I ever had. I think it’s beyond the norm to be that considerate.” open surgery,” Carrato says. “Plus, there’s less pain, quicker recovery time and less discomfort postoperatively.”

Jayme Lieberman, MD, Director of Surgery at LVH–Hazleton, says robotic technology provides additional benefits for patients.

“Patients usually return home the same day and get back to their normal activities more quickly with robotic surgery. We’re excited to bring this technology to patients in the Hazleton area, and now offer it at all our campuses in the region.”

Marcus was not only impressed with how smoothly surgery went, he was also moved by how caring and thoughtful the nursing staff was. “I jokingly told them I’d need a cup of coffee when I came out of surgery,” Marcus says. “I went in, and the next thing I knew I was walking out of the operating room, and they handed me coffee. It was the best cup of

‘Amazing’ recovery At home later that day, Marcus took it easy, but he was surprised by how pain-free and energetic he felt. That night he experienced some discomfort, but only needed a Tylenol.

By the next day he was back in his workshop doing some light car restoration work.

“I wasn’t lifting anything heavy, but I never skipped a beat,” he says. “It’s pretty amazing.”

Since surgery, Marcus’ hernia has healed, and he’s now back to all his favorite activities.

“If I had to do it again, I’d definitely go with robotic surgery,” he says. “I think it was a lot simpler. I was in and out like going to the dentist, and I was on my feet and able to do stuff a lot faster.”

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Diabetes And Oral Health: One Can Cause And Affect The Other

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Nearly 30 million Americans are affected by Diabetes all to varying degrees. Did you know that not only are diabetics more inclined to severe gum disease, but this very same severe gum disease may establish the proper oral conditions which will affect one’s blood glucose and greatly contribute to the establishment of diabetes?

Several independent studies indicate that diabetics have an elevated risk of oral complications such as gingivitis advancing to periodontitis. This is due to the fact that diabetics are increasingly susceptible to overgrowth of oral bacteria coupled with their lowered bacterial resistance.

Your saliva contains varying levels of glucose. Uncontrolled diabetes will allow for increased intraoral glucose which perpetuates the overgrowth of harmful bacteria. This bacteria merges with food particles resulting in a viscous, tenacious biofilm termed plaque which may cause gum disease, halitosis, tooth decay, or, ultimately tooth loss.

Gingivitis frequently presents itself in diabetics in the form of reddish, swollen, very inflamed gums which bleed upon brushing, flossing, or even eating. The effects are commonly heightened in diabetics. Home care in the form of diligent brushing, flossing, and rinsing as well as more frequent visits to your dentist are highly recommended in diabetics.

With the untreated advancement of gingivitis comes periodontitis which presents as a more severe edematous form of gum disease. Diabetics with periodontitis experience intensely red,

swollen, and bleeding gums which tend to pull easily from their teeth. The lingering gum infection causes halitosis, drifted and loosening teeth, a constantly –changing bite, pus, and loosened/ill-fitting dentures. Diabetics with periodontitis require even more diligent homecare, frequent deeper cleanings at the dentist and even gum surgery in extreme instances.

Thrush or candidiasis is the drastic overgrowth of naturally occurring oral fungus which is uncontrollable in diabetics, particularly those with dentures. Diabetic patients will see sore white and/or red patches on their cheeks, tongue, roof of mouth and gums which become erosive sores. These patients require antifungal medications combined with more frequent denture cleansing/disinfecting and soaking in antifungal solutions. Patients are also advised to use dentures for eating and appearance purposes only to allow for proper, complete healing.

Diabetic patients may also experience “burning mouth” which is exactly as it sounds. The burning sensation occurs as a result of uncontrolled blood glucose levels which will lead to not only a burning sensation but also bitter taste and dry mouth all of which worsens throughout the day. I would advise these patients to consult their physician who in turn may modify their diabetic medications. As blood glucose levels return to normal, the oral burning will gradually dissipate.

Dry mouth or Xerostomia is yet another common malady associated with diabetes. Due to the lack of saliva, an increased incidence of

gum disease and tooth decay will result. This dry mouth will be either intermittent or persistent depending upon its severity. Persistent Xerostomia will eventually lead to generalized pain in the mouth as well as a dry, rough tongue, cracked lips, mouth sores and oral infections all of which cause difficulty in eating, chewing, swallowing, or even speaking.

Xerostomia may be readily treated with an “oral-moistening” prescription by your dentist coupled with a fluoride mouth rinse to prevent tooth decay. Increased water intake will aid in keeping the mouth moist as will using sugarless candy such as mints or gum which will stimulate salivary flow. Diabetics should also use a humidifier in their home to maintain an adequate moisture level. Typically, avoidance of salty and spicy foods as well as caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol is strongly advised due to the fragile nature of the diabetic oral cavity.

Your dentist could very well be your diagnostician of and frontline of oral prevention against diabetes. Often times, diabetes can very well be first detected by your dentist should any of those oral signs and symptoms listed in this article be detected. If you or anyone you know exhibit any of these signs or symptoms, I invite you to contact my office at 570-443-9892 as early detection and treatment coupled with routinely scheduled appointments will greatly reduce your risk of diabetes-related oral issues and concerns.

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Examples of common negative reactions The market is flush with myriad medication and dietary supplement solutions and while many will not interact with each other, those that do cannot be ignored.

One common area for a negative reaction is with those who take a blood pressure medication and combine it with an iron supplement.

In many cases taking the supplement two hours before or after the medication can decrease its absorption rate significantly, making the prescription med less successful.

People who take a synthetic thyroid hormone should also be wary of taking their medication in conjunction with any supplement containing soy, iron or calcium. Taking both the medication and supplement within four hours of one another will decrease the absorption rate and effectiveness of the thyroid hormone.

Identifying situations where the pairing is successful Combining a supplement and a medication isn't always a hindrance; it can be successful as well. For example, if you are taking a statin, you will want to add Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) because the average blood concentration of CoQ10 in blood plasma decreases.

In another instance, if you take medication to treat allergies or inflammation, adding a vitamin D and calcium supplement will support bone health and calcium absorption.

Finding the right supplement solutions for you With so many supplement options available, it can be difficult to determine which choices are right for you, and if you are already taking a medication, choosing the proper supplement becomes even more important.

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Struggling With Addiction? Tips On Finding Quality Treatment (NAPS)—It can be overwhelming and confusing to know where to start if you need to find treatment for an alcohol or drug addiction. Addiction touches nearly everyone in some way, yet there is no one-size-fits all approach to effective treatment. With many addiction treatment options, finding a program that will provide the quality care you or your loved one needs to address their specific addiction issues can be challenging. These steps will help you know what to look for to find a treatment program that is high quality and tailored to your needs.

How Do You Find A Treatment Provider?

If you have insurance, a good first step is to contact your insurer. Ask about your coverage and whether they have a network of preferred providers. If you don’t have insurance, you still have access to quality care. Each state has funding to provide treatment for people without insurance coverage. Find out where to call for information about payment for services at: https://bit.ly/2Am4htd.

What Should You Look For In A Program Or Provider?

Quality treatment programs offer a full range of services accepted as effective in treatment and recovery from addiction. Keep these points in mind when weighing your options.

1. Accreditation: Make sure the treatment program is licensed or certified by the state.

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3. Medication: Confirm whether the program offers FDA approved medication for recovery from alcohol and opioid use disorders. However, keep in mind that currently, there are no FDA approved medications to help prevent relapse from other problem substances.

4. Families: Family members have an important role in understanding the impact of addiction on families and providing support. Make sure the treatment program includes family members in the treatment process.

5. Continuing Care: For many people addiction requires ongoing medication and supports. Quality programs provide treatment for the long term, which may include ongoing counseling or recovery coaching and support, and helps in meeting other basic needs like sober housing, employment supports, and continued family involvement.

Once you’ve identified a treatment program that meets the criteria above, call for an appointment. Many programs provide walk-in services. If they can’t see you or a family member within 48 hours, find another provider. (It is important that the provider or program connect you to care quickly).

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

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Thanks to advancements in research and treatment methods, men diagnosed with prostate cancer have more options and resources available to them than ever before.

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

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

- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) – This treatment method uses advanced image guidance software to deliver high dose radiation to the prostate cancer with sub millimeter accuracy. Treatment is completed in five or fewer outpatient sessions and results in less radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.

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Treatments are painless, noninvasive, and only take about 10 to 15 minutes. Side effects are usually minimal, and most patients return to their normal activities following each treatment.

Before you make your final decision about your prostate cancer treatment, consider radiation therapy. It never hurts to get a second opinion. For more information about how the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton treats prostate cancer using radiation therapy, please visit www.HazletonCancerCenter.com today.

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How To Stop A ‘Silent Killer’ (NAPS)—High blood pressure is often silent—showing no signs or symptoms—but it’s not invisible. Survivors are speaking out to show the real impact of high blood pressure, and a new campaign from the Ad Council, American Heart Association and American Medical Association provides resources to help you and your doctor create a treatment plan that works for you.

Survivors William, Jill, Francisco, Allyson and others show you what high blood pressure looks like while telling their stories at LowerYourHBP. org to encourage you to get your blood pressure under control before it’s too late.

Understanding High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is any level of blood pressure above 130/80. Its consequences include heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, vision loss, sexual dysfunction and peripheral artery disease. According to the American Heart Association, 46 percent of Americans have high blood pressure, but only about half of them have it under control.

Committing To A Plan Once you know you have high blood pressure, you can manage it very effectively through changes in eating habits, physical activity, and, when needed, medication. The best way to avoid the consequences of high blood pressure is to talk to your doctor and commit to a treatment plan that works for your life. Here are some questions to answer in preparation for your doctor visit: • How have you been feeling?

• Is anything preventing you from sticking to your current plan?

your doctor.

If a hectic schedule, the cost of medication, or your habits are keeping you from sticking to your treatment, talk to your doctor about ways to overcome these barriers. Be clear about your concerns and get all the answers you need.

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The best way to avoid the consequences of high blood pressure is to commit to the treatment plan you make with your doctor.

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EASE Launches At Lvh-Hazleton To Support Patient’s Families During Surgeries provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network Waiting to hear how a surgical patient is doing is now easier at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton. In collaboration with perioperative services at LVHN, a new mobile tool was introduced in June to improve communication with families of surgical patients.

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is generated and shared by the patient to any number of family members or friends, here or across the country. This significantly reduces family anxiety during long surgical procedures. Messages are deleted one minute after the messages are reviewed.

Initially, this technology was piloted at LVH–Hazleton for patients undergoing orthopedic, bariatric and robot-assisted surgeries. Due to the favorable response from patients and families, the program already has been expanded to include any surgeries longer than one hour.

Survey data for the period June 6-26, 2018, indicates the EASE application has been well received by patient families.

Patients shared the following comments about the LVHN EASE application experience: • “This was amazing. It saved time of staff repeatedly coming to update me, as well as eased my mind the entire operation. I am highly satisfied.”

• “Everything about EASE is great.”

• “I love this app. All my family members I added were updated including my husband, my mom and my dad that lives all the way in New York. My dad was able to work with ease knowing all updates of the surgery at all times.

It’s like he was there. He really loved the app too. So did my husband and my mom. My husband was able to sit in the waiting room with ease knowing he’ll get automatic updates about my surgery, and my mom was able to take care of my daughter with ease while getting all updates of my surgery.”

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Tell The Truth, Always

by John Degenhart, DC Here is a true story. Honest. I went to a plant to do a health fair in July from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. One employee said to me she had a bad experience with a chiropractor. He was too rough, he made her really sore, and she never went back. I cringe when I hear those stories because if it’s done right, chiropractic can help so many people.

The key I feel, is communication. Some people like a gentle adjustment. Some people want and can tolerate a more physical adjustment. A chiropractor, like any doctor, is busy, we see lots of people. If the chiropractor doesn’t give choices, and the patient doesn’t communicate how physical of an adjustment they like, some people, maybe only 1%, have a bad reaction to the adjustment. From their perspective, it was too rough, they felt worse, they had a bad experience, and they don’t go back to that chiropractor. That’s the truth.

Maybe a patient can physically tolerate “having their neck cracked”. But they emotionally don’t want to. My advice—do what the patient can tolerate. The chiropractor makes a mistake and thinks “I’ll crack them, it will help them, they will be thankful”.

While the end result is it only scares the patient away.

So that same night, after working a 14

hour day, on July12th, I flicked on the T.V. and “Call the Doctor” show was on WNEP. The question to these three nice chiropractors was “Does it ever hurt to see a chiropractor?”

Their patent response was “No, it is gentle, it is safe. Anybody can go”. I thought for the most part that is true. But if I were a patient watching this show who had a bad chiropractic experience, I wouldn’t trust their answer.

They should have looked within their heart and said, “It is so important that the patient

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It's All About The Fit At Gino's Shoes Choosing the right pair of shoes to wear on a regular basis can help ensure the longterm health of your feet, as well as your entire body. The best fit for you depends on your daily use, but nothing is more important than comfort. Not only do ill-fitting shoes make you uncomfortable all day, but they can also cause foot pain or aggravate pre-existing con-

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

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foot to slide around.

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

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

• Don’t worry about breaking shoes in - If a shoe isn’t comfortable to begin with, it’s never going to be.

Proper shoe fit is particularly important if you are diabetic since improper shoe fit can cause blisters and sores that can become serious if not found and treated quickly. If you do have diabetes or a foot problem like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, or hammer toe, custom orthotics can be used to make your shoe more comfortable.

Gino’s Shoe Store is a family owned and oriented professional fitting center, specializing in children, youth, and adult shoes in addition to orthopedic work and doctor prescriptions. They have been in business for 60 years selling a large selection of name brand, orthopedic and diabetic shoes. . Your complete satisfaction is Gino’s number one priority! For a free foot consultation in regards to pain or fitting call Gino’s at 570-474-6051.

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In The (Skin) News

by Stephen Schleicher, MD. 1) A new study by researchers at Harvard suggests that flight attendants may have an increased risk of developing certain cancers including skin cancers. And the risk increases with more years on the job, suggesting a work-related association. Possible reasons include their exposure to naturally occurring radiation at high altitudes, shift work, time zone changes that disrupt sleep cycles, and poor cabin air quality.

2) An interesting article appeared in the journal Bottom Line titled: water temperature is irrelevant in hand washing. To quote: “cool water is just as good as warmer water to get rid of bacteria”. According to the article, “hotter water does cut through oil more quickly, so hands may feel cleaner – but very hot water can damage skin, which makes it more susceptible to bacteria.” Also noted: “a single pump of foam soap is just as effective for hand washing as four pumps…….soap

marketed as antibacterial is no better at removing bacteria than plain soap.”

3) Multidrug-resistant “superbugs” becoming increasingly resistant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers, research indicates, this a headline in the AMA Daily Rounds. The research dealt with serious hospital acquired infections and

hopefully will not become more widespread 4) Do Vitamin D supplements prevent skin cancer? Unfortunately, no. This according to a new study that included over 5,000 individuals. Oh well, back to the drawing board…….

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12 Volt Daves Auto.......................................... 31 A & M Notary................................................. 31 All Care Home Care......................................... 57 Bafile Family Chiropractic................................ 48 Bell'Italia Festival............................................. 14 Beltway Diner.................................................... 2 Berwick Hospital................................................ 3 Billig-Helmes Insurance................................... 10 Blakeslee Animal Hospital................................ 26 Bloomsburg Fair............................................... 16 Bonin Funeral Home....................................... 26 Boscov's Restaurant.......................................... 33 Bowl Arena/Ten Pin Lounge............................ 34 Broyans Farm................................................... 25 Burger Farm Markets....................................... 25 Butler Valley Beverage...................................... 37 C & D Seafood................................................ 33 Cancer Treatment Center @ Hazleton.............. 59 Carone's Market................................................. 9 Carrato Surgical Associates............................... 53 Cedar Street Supply.......................................... 42 Century 21-Linnea DelFine............................... 9 Comfort Keepers.............................................. 44 Cosplay For a Cause......................................... 10 Country Folk................................................... 40 Covered Wagon................................................ 40 Danko's Bar....................................................... 9 Degenhart Chiropractic.................................... 55 Della Croce Dental............................................ 2 Derm Dox Dermatology Center....................... 57 Dr. Eugene Stish, M.D..................................... 56 Dr. Frank Glushefski, D.M.D.......................... 49 Erich Schlosser Memorials................................ 19 Fashion By Bella Boutique.................................. 8 Fellin's Jewelers.................................................. 8

Four Blooms Restaurant................................... 32 Freeland American Legion Post 473................... 9 Freeland Chamber of Commerce........................ 9 Fritzingertown Senior Living............................ 47 Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center.................... 50 Gino's Shoes.................................................... 56 Got Skills......................................................... 35 Green Leaf Gallery & Gift Shop....................... 18 Hazle Park Quality Meats................................. 29 Hazleton Eye Specialists................................... 45 Hazleton Funfest!............................................. 14 Hazleton Public Transit.................................... 22 Hegins Valley Arts & Crafts Fair...................... 24 Heights Terrace Pharmacy................................ 50 Heller Orchards, LLC...................................... 25 Hometown Craft Show.................................... 19 Hometown Farmer's Market............................ 19 Honest Abe's Tax Service........................ Calendar Houck Homes, Inc........................................... 43 Internal Medicine Associates Of Hazleton........ 55 Jimbo's Party Beverage....................................... 9 John's Church Hill Restaurant......................... 37 Kitchen Gallery & Design Center.................... 40 Laurels Senior Living Community.................... 51 Lehigh Valley Health Network........................... 5 Local CDL Driver Needed!.............................. 29 Lombardo's Office & Flooring......................... 20 Mahoning Valley Orthopedics.......................... 59 Mauch Chunk Opera House............................ 18 Maylath Valley Health Systems......................... 52 Milkhouse Creamery........................................ 35 Miller Auto Body............................................. 31 Milstein Dermatology...................................... 54 Mountain Statuary & Stone............................. 39 Mountain Top Paving & Seal Coating.............. 41 Murphy Lumber.............................................. 39 Mystic Screen Printing..................................... 23 Nationwide-Urenovich Insurance Agency......... 20 Northeast Hearing Solutions............................ 59

1. Baseball cards 2. Four 3. A falcon 4. Wilt Chamberlan 5. One eight of a mile 6. Checkers 7. Sandy Koufax 8. Bobby Jones 9. Oxford University 10. Seol, South Korea

58 • Panorama Community Magazine: September 2018

Och's Farm...................................................... 25 Pavlick & Boyle Dentistry................................ 46 Peaceful Therapeutic Massage........................... 57 Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts..... 20,24 Penny's Transmission........................................ 31 Precision Vinyl Systems.................................... 39 Pride Home Sales, LLC.................................... 38 Providence Place............................................... 48 R & L Helpmates............................................. 54 Rainbow Fence Company................................ 40 Ron Myers Water Well Drilling........................ 42 Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser............... 13 Rossi Coal Company........................................ 39 Rough Cut Barbeque........................................ 33 S.J. Kowalski, Inc............................................... 2 Senape's Bakery................................................ 37 SJM Auto Sales................................................ 31 Smith Health Care........................................... 53 Sonny's Tree & Lawn Service........................... 42 Sophia Coxe Foundation.................................. 21 SpiriTrusts Lutheran Home Care...................... 46 Standard Drug Store......................................... 56 Summit Propane................................................ 9 Tarone's Super Market........................... Calendar The Amish Pantry............................................. 24 The Garlic Knot................................................. 9 The Laurel Mall................................................ 11 The lazy Dog Salon.......................................... 20 The Other Side Bar & Grill................................ 9 Thomas Farm................................................... 25 Tip Tap Toe........................................................ 9 Tunessan's Radiator.......................................... 31 Two Italian Guys Pizzeria................................. 35 U.S.S. Achey Inc.............................................. 23 Valley Pharmacy............................................... 52 West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital................... 20 Yocums Pharmacy............................................ 57 Zukovich's Farm Market.................................. 25

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