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006 Collum's Column 009 Master Gardner: Autumn – A Time To Make Ready

by Mary Ann Miller

030 Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori 044 1942 LSU Football Teammates: Steve Van Buren and Alvin Dark by Rev. Connell McHugh 046 Automobile Safety Inspections: Safety Was Once A Priority by Tom R. Buff 052 The Recipe Box

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007 Fall Home & Garden Guide 018 Let's Pink Together: October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 027 October 2018 Calendar 032 Community Calendar 036 Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival 040 Tamaqua Heritage Festival 042 Puzzles & Trivia 055 Panorama Health: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 066 Puzzles & Trivia Answers 066 Advertisers Index

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

All activities are free, unless otherwise noted.

Health Screenings BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Prevention is key. Have your blood pressure checked at one of the following locations: Laurel Mall Walkers: Thursday, Oct. 4: 8-9 a.m. at Laurel Mall, Hazleton Wednesday, Oct. 17: 11 a.m.-noon at Hazleton Active Adult Center, 24 E. Broad St., Hazleton Wednesday, Oct. 24: 11 a.m.-noon at Freeland Active Adult Center, 701 Chestnut St., Freeland

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

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

Wednesday, Oct. 10: 10-11 a.m.

HANDS-ONLY CPR CLASS Learn lifesaving skills without mouth-tomouth breaths. Ages 10 and up Wednesday, Oct. 17: 5:30 p.m. at Fitness Center at Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, 50 Moisey Drive, Hazleton SENIOR CHOICE LUNCH AND LEARN Bus Trip to Sands Casino Friday, Oct. 19 Bus has been filled.

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PINK OUT Wear pink and join LVHN Cancer Center and Hazleton Area High School Cougars as they kick off a home game against Crestwood Comets and show support for breast cancer.

Friday, Oct. 26: 7:05 p.m. at Harman Geist Memorial Field, 175 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton

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PARENTING CLASS This group discussion focuses on the challenges of being a parent.

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PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Guests: therapy dogs from Training Trails Wednesday, Oct. 3: 1-2 p.m. at Fitness Center at Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, aerobics room BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP Topic: The Importance of Vitamins Wednesday, Oct. 17: 7-8 p.m. at LVH– Hazleton, Business and Education Center, first floor STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Monday, Oct. 22: 2 p.m. at LVH–Hazleton, Hilltop Café, lower level

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Panorama Community Magazine wishes all Trick-or-Treaters an exciting and safe Halloween. Here are some safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

ALL DRESSED UP • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective.

Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping.

• Masks can limit or block eyesight. Consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Makeup should be tested ahead of time on a small patch to ensure there are no unpleasant surprises on the big day.

• When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories, look for and purchase those with a label clearly indicating they are flame resistant.

• If a sword, cane or stick is part of the child’s costume, make sure it is not sharp or long. A child may be easily hurt by these accessories.

• Do not use decorative contact lenses without an eye examination and a prescription from an eye care professional.

• Review with children how to call 9-1-1 or their local emergency number if they have an emergency or become lost.

stead of a candle to light your pumpkin. If you do use a candle, a votive candle is safest.

• Candlelit pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from curtains, and other flammable objects, and not on a porch or any path where visitors may pass close by. They should never be left unattended.

HOME SAFE HOME • To keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should remove from the porch and front yard anything a child could trip over and make sure the area is well lit.

• Wet leaves or snow should be cleared from all pathways and pets should be kept away from Trick-or-Treaters, so they don’t jump on, bite or scare them.

CRAVING PUMPKINS • Wait until children are home to sort and check • Small Children should never carve pumpkins. treats. Though tampering is rare, a responsible Children can draw a face with markers then par- adult should closely examine all treats and throw ents can do the carving. away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious • Consider using a flashlight or glow stick in- items.

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• Obtain flashlights for all children and their escorts. If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route and agree on a specific time when they should return home. Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car.

• Pedestrian injuries are the most common injuries to children on Halloween. Remind Trickor-Treaters: - Stay in a group and communicate where they are going.

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- Carry a cell phone for quick communication.

- Remain on well-lit streets, don’t cross yards or use alleys, and always use the sidewalk or the far edge of the road facing traffic.

- Cross streets in groups at established crosswalks and never cross between parked cars or driveways.

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MASTER GARDENER: Autumn – A Time To Make Ready

by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener

This has been an incredibly difficult year for gardeners. Our late spring delayed planting. Inordinate rain encouraged weeds, slugs, disease, and fruit damage, and also hampered all efforts at normal garden maintenance.

And the heat and humidity made it almost impossible to work outside. If you are like me, you’re ready to call it quits and hope for better weather next year. But autumn isn’t the time to give up. Instead we can use these (hopefully!) cooler days to prepare for a better growing season next year.

A priority this fall is to rid planting areas of as many of the year’s abundant, robust weeds as possible. The rain and heat made control impossible during the summer. If our warm weather continues, the weeds will produce well into fall. Even if we are unable to pull or kill the weeds, we should at least remove all seed heads to prevent their dissemination throughout the garden area.

Annual flowers should be removed and most perennials cut back. It is also important to remove any diseased or insect infested plants from the garden area to avoid contamination next year.

Fall provides a valuable gardening resource -- fallen leaves. Leaves contain many important nutrients which can be returned to the soil when they are composted or used as mulch. They should be shredded for both purposes. Leaves shred easily if they are dry, either with a shredder or mulching mower. I like to bag extra shredded leaves in the fall so that I will have them to add to compost all year. They are also safe and valuable mulch

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Nutrients are used by plants during the course of the growing season and this year’s heavy rain washed away many of them. They may need to be supplemented before the next growing season.

Autumn is an excellent time to add nutrients and organic materials like shredded leaves, untreated grass clippings, and healthy garden clippings so that they may be incorporated into the soil before spring planting. Tilling in these materials will also facilitate drying and warming the soil for spring planting.

I have often planted cover crops in my vegetable garden to help control weeds during the off season and into spring. This exhausting year, however, I’m just going to cover my beds with a good layer of straw as I weed them. Hopefully that will cut down on the weeds next spring, and I can use the straw as mulch around my plants and in garden paths as I plant next year.

Fall is also a time for planting. Garlic and shallots produce best when planted in October. Spring-flowering bulbs such as crocus, daffodil, tulips and hyacinth should be planted in autumn. This is also a good time to divide perennials and plant new shrubs.

New plantings should be watered well and mulched to protect them from heaving dur-

ing the freeze and thaw of winter.

Remember to protect cold-sensitive plants.

Lift and store bulbs like cannas, dahlias, and gladioli. Bring houseplants that have spent the summer outdoors back inside, after first checking them for insects.

Store plant supports and removable fencing in a shed or other dry area to protect them from weather damage, and clean and sharpen your garden tools so that they will be ready to use in spring.

After you’ve completed your outdoor chores, update your garden journal recording the problems and successes you experienced in 2018. Note any tools or other materials you may need in the new year, as well as particular plant varieties you may want to try. Even if you’re tired and discouraged after this difficult year, reviewing your notes next spring will rekindle your love of gardening. In the meantime, get some rest!

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Refresh Your Space: 5 Steps To Simplify Your Next Paint Project (Family Features) A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your home. Whether you're revamping a main living area or freshening up your home's curb appeal, some planning and preparation, plus the right painting tools, go a long way toward helping you achieve a professional-looking finished project.

Execute your paint project flawlessly with these tips and tricks from Jennie Kitchen, product manager, Valspar Applicators at The Sherwin-Williams Company, Consumer Brands Group: • Step 1: Choose Your Color­—Selecting a color can often be the most difficult part of a paint project. While browsing through all the colors can be overwhelming, a resource like AskVal.com offers a variety of tools to help you select the perfect shade. You can also have

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• Step 4: Apply Your Paint—Start at the top, beginning with the ceiling, and work your way down to the walls and trim. A tool like Valspar's Wall and Trim brush is ideal for most interior painting projects. Its thin, tapered design provides ultra-clean lines when cutting-in around windows, door frames and molding. When you're ready to roll, start at a corner of the room in a 2-by-4-foot section at the top of the wall. Then roll downward into a narrow V shape, filling in any unpainted areas as you go. Once you are done with the top section, move down and repeat until you've reached the baseboard. If you're painting standard height ceilings or taller, it's helpful to use an extension pole. For a seamless finish, it's important to always keep a wet edge and let the weight of the loaded roller do the work. Some pressure can be applied as the roller cover starts to run out of paint, but if you hear a "sizzling" sound, that means it's time to reload with more paint. To finish, use the roller and roll straight down all the way across your walls.

• Step 5: Clean Up Your Mess—Remove tape while the paint is drying to avoid paint peeling, remove drop cloths and then rearrange furniture. Between paint projects, always clean brushes with soap and water, but don't leave brushes soaking in water. Always save the package, known as the keeper, to help the brush retain its shape.

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to determine which the best fit is for you. I will provide some brief detail on the aforementioned financing options, which will hopefully give you more clarity into your options. A home equity loan is a fixed term and fixed payment loan which uses the equity you have in your home. Equity is the amount of the home that you own outright. In other words, it is the difference of how much you owe on your home from the total fair market value of your home.

In some instances where you have substantial equity, you can take out a very substantial loan to cover the cost of your project. A home equity loan will generally have a lower interest rate and payment because it is secured against your collateral. These terms vary from 3 years to 30 years. A home equity line of credit is similar in collateral to a home equity loan. It differs in that it has an initial draw period, then it turns into a term loan with a fixed interest rate and payment, similar to a home equity loan. During the draw period, you have a variable interest rate with a minimum monthly payment due.

In this period, you can draw money against the amount that you were approved. The interest rate on a home equity line of credit is similar to a home equity loan. Both personal loans and credit cards are unsecured loans; because of this, they generally have a lower total loan amount.

A personal loan will have a fixed term and payment. It will also have a fixed interest rate that is higher than a home equity or home equity line of credit, but definitely lower than a credit card. Credit cards are an interesting financing source because they are extremely easy to use.

Depending on which credit card you choose, you can earn cash back or points to put towards future purchases. While your funds are very accessible, a credit card will also have the highest interest rate of any of the sources listed. This interest rate can also be variable or fixed, again, depending on the credit card. There is no term, and only minimum payments are required. Additionally, should you need to pay a contractor via cash or check, certain fees may be charged.

You should consider all financing options available when reviewing your project complexity and cost. Should you need any assistance in assessing these options in your home improvement project, visit CACL Financial at 1800 W. Market St. in Pottsville, by phone at 570-628-2400, or online at www.CACLFCU. org. CACL Financial is not-for-profit, member owned, and always “Helping You When Others Won’t.”

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(Family Features) For many homeowners, a list of seasonal chores and home improvement projects can add up to a whole lot of work.

Power tools often get called on for heavy use to whittle away at that list, but the batteries used to power these devices can pose certain risks.

Lithium-ion batteries have become quite common due to their efficiency, energy storage capacity, durability and safety. These batteries' higher energy potential in a smaller battery makes them ideal for cordless power tools, but higher energy density also means higher potential for damage when misused.

While they offer great versatility and portability, batteries also need to be handled properly to prevent potential dangers. Safe, proper use of lithium-ion batteries from the original tool manufacturer is key to preventing battery-related accidents.

Before operating a battery-powered tool, heed this advice from the experts at the Power Tool Institute.

1. Know that batteries are not interchangeable.

It's important to only use batteries and chargers from the original power tool manufacturer.

Original manufacturer batteries are specifically engineered and tested for use with the tools and chargers from the original manufacturer.

2. Aftermarket batteries may not be tested to the same standards as original manufacturer batteries and therefore come with additional hazards that can result in fire, property damage or personal injury.

3. Always transport and store lithium-ion batteries as instructed in the owner's manual.

4. Avoid contact with metal objects, such as keys, coins, screws and nails, and liquids, which present safety hazards. Inspect batteries regularly for signs of damage, such as crushing, cuts or punctures. Do not use a battery that has received a sharp blow, been dropped or is damaged.

5. Never modify, disassemble or tamper with a battery. The performance of damaged or modified batteries can be unpredictable and dangerous.

6. Be mindful of abnormal battery behaviors such as failure to fully charge or hold a charge, longer-than-usual charging times, overheating, a noticeable drop in performance, unusual LED activity when placed on a charger, liquid leakage from the battery or melted plastic anywhere on the pack. These are indications of an internal problem.

7. Do not immerse the battery or allow any fluids to flow inside. Conductive liquid ingress, such as water, can cause damage resulting in fire or explosion. Store your battery in a cool, dry place, away from combustible and flammable items.

8. When disposing of a lithium-ion battery, never throw it into the trash or a municipal recycling bin, as it can become a fire hazard. Instead, take it to a local recycling center or place it in a receptacle specifically designed for recycling batteries.

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The Advantages An unfinished basement, on the other hand, can be a source of energy loss, so with a remodeling you can expect to see savings on your monthly heating and cooling costs.

Industry experts recommend finishing the space with the proper framing, insulation and vapor barrier to guarantee cozy and inviting rooms. Insulation plays a key role in the comfort of your newly remodeled space and although hidden within your walls, it will make sure the basement stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

A Problem Unfortunately, moisture can be a common challenge in many basements. Starting with a dry space is important.

An Answer As a result, builders and contractors often favor an inorganic stone wool insulation that’s resistant to mold and mildew growth, such as Rockwool Comfortboard and Comfortbatt products. Not only will they help protect indoor air quality, they’re easy to install and won’t slump in the wall cavity. This serves to ensure the comfort of your newfound living space, so you can count on long-term thermal performance for years to come.

Remodeling a basement can be very worthwhile, especially when you consider that moving to a larger home can add significant bulk to your mortgage. To get the most from the project, be sure to practice due diligence, obtain the right permits, and educate yourself on building codes. If you don’t have the know-how, it’s worth the peace of mind to hire a qualified professional.

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Quick DIY Home Improvement Projects (BPT) - The words home improvement usually conjure up images of major undertakings like tiling your bathroom or kitchen or tearing down a wall, taking hours or even days to complete. The fact is there are some meaningful home improvements you can finish in under two hours.

1) Need more daylight? Have you ever wished your home had more daylight? Maybe you want to bring light to a small place like a closet or laundry room. Or maybe you have a room with a window but still not enough light. One solution is a daylighting system from Solatube. This product can be installed in under two hours and floods the interior with natural light.

2) Concerned about security? Installing a video doorbell takes just a few minutes and you can monitor visitors at your front door on your smartphone through an app. This is a way to add some security to your home.

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3) Dealing with poor indoor air quality?

The upstairs can often be hotter than the downstairs. Air can be humid and wet. House odors from cooking, pets, etc., can hang around. A Whole House Fan is quiet (with a light white noise) and can be installed without reframing. When you open the windows with the whole house fan on, it strips out the

heat from the home as well as the unwelcome the changes will be long-lasting!

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4) Considering a new bathroom fan? Another product that installs quickly is an upgraded bathroom fan. It comes with a variety of options such as heaters and lights. An upgraded bathroom fan can dramatically reduce bathroom humidity and odors and run more quietly.

5) Still using outdated light bulbs? An easy home improvement project is to swap out light bulbs for LEDs. Even CFL bulbs can't hold a candle to LED bulbs, which, while more expensive, last up to 20 years or more.

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Home Upgrades That Really Work­—Ideas And Inspiration To Create More Functional Spaces (Family Features) Bathroom and kitchen upgrades are among the most popular home renovations, but not just because the improvements are likely to increase the home's value. Renovations to these high-use areas can enhance the practical enjoyment of your home while adding aesthetic appeal and style.

A Better Bathroom Bathroom makeovers can take many forms, from simple updates to total overhauls. Consider these common approaches, identified by the home experts at JCPenney Home Services, to determine the best match for your home and needs.

bathroom upgrade with accessibility in mind, be sure to consider options like slip-resistant flooring, strong grab bars, shower seats and a practical walk-in tub or low-threshold shower base.

Complete Remodel If you're looking for a substantial change, a complete remodel may be your best answer. This approach allows you to integrate a consistent look and style throughout the room and create a truly custom experience. However, a project of this scope often requires professional assistance.

There are companies like Re-Bath, a partner of JCPenney Home Services, that offer an exclusive remodeling process to remove old materials and fixtures and replace them with beautiful, new products in a wide variety of colors and styles.

Partnerships with leading brands provide ample choices in cabinets, countertops, fixtures, hardware and more for a one-stop solution to upgrading your bathroom from floor to ceiling.

Tub-to-Shower Updates According to the National Association of Realtors, more than 60 percent of homeowners prefer a stall shower without a tub. Whether you want to join the ranks of homeowners transforming their outdated tubs to modern showers, need a larger tub to soak away the day or Create a New Kitchen simply want to update the look of your space, It's the hub of the home, so it's no surprise converting your tub or shower is a simple way that many homeowners start with the kitchen to add functionality while transforming your when they're planning functional upgrades. bathroom.

New appliances, countertops and tilework all add to the style and function of a kitchen, but Aging and Accessibility don't overlook these highly functional features More than 200,000 injuries occur in the that can make your home more enjoyable. bathroom each year, according to the National Safety Council. Especially for those with mobilWater Filtration ity challenges, water and slippery surfaces can be Features like the faucet and sink, and even rea dangerous combination. If you're taking on a frigerators with ice-makers and water dispensers,

can take a real beating through basic everyday use. One way to minimize the wear and tear, and take your kitchen upgrade to the next level, is a water filtration system. Cleaner, clearer water can benefit your home in a number of ways. It eliminates the need for expensive bottled water, produces cleaner, spot-free dishes, lets you save on soap and detergents, results in less build-up on fixtures and helps increase the life of appliances that use water.

Flooring Updating the floor of your kitchen is another easy way to upgrade the space, even if it's the only enhancement you make. For example, JCPenney Home Services offers a broad line of hardwood, laminate and luxury vinyl, all of which are affordable and practical solutions for a high-use area like the kitchen.

Lighting If there's one place in the home where task lighting really matters, it's the kitchen. Proper lighting can help ensure you can see well for safe food handling. It also helps set the mood for the room, whether it's a lively gathering with guests or a quiet candle-lit meal at your eat-in nook.

You can create a focal point with exquisite fixture over a feature like an island then be sure to complement your standout fixtures with recessed lights on multiple switches with dimmers so you can customize the lighting as needed.

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Planning Your Project • Define your desires. Although obvious, many homeowners find this to be among the most challenging aspects of a renovation. Start by determining the scope of your project. It may be just a new tub or shower, or it may be the entire kitchen. Some homeowners find it helpful to consider their project in terms of must-haves and nice-to-haves so it's easier to make adjustments as obstacles or finances require.

• Set a budget. The easiest way to overspend on a renovation is to go into it without an established budget. If you specify what you can afford from the outset and plan against that budget every step of the way, you're more likely to feel satisfied with your investment in the long run.

• Expect the unexpected. If possible, review a blueprint of your home (or have your contractor take a look) to identify details behind the wall, like the layout of the plumbing and electric lines, which can be costly to relocate. It's also a good idea to take a thorough inventory of your current space so you're aware of any damage or wear that will need repaired before you begin.

• Hire the help (or not). With some preliminary information on the complexity of the job and a better idea of exactly what you're hoping to accomplish, you should be able to make a decision about whether the project is something you're prepared to tackle on your own or if hiring professionals is more likely to provide the results you're seeking.

• Monitor progress. Even if you're handling the project on your own, it's a good idea to continually monitor the project in terms of budget, timeline and quality of work. It's easier to make corrections as you go than to get to the end and discover a problem that needs reworking.

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Each year, nearly 300 local women and men celebrate breast cancer survivorship and awareness by participating in the Lehighton Area Lioness Lions Club Pink Light Walk.

The thirteenth annual Pink Light Walk will be held at the Lehighton Recreation Center on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Registration for the walk will begin at 5:30 PM, with the walk to follow at 6:30 PM. Participants will be walking from the Lehighton Recreation Center to the Lehighton Amphitheatre and back. If unable to walk, participants may drive to the amphitheater. All those participating are asked to wear a pink t-shirt to increase awareness of breast cancer.

Survivors who are interested may have their photo taken for the 2018 Carbon County Breast Cancer Survivor’s Wall.

Following the walk, light refreshments will be served and there will be a 50/50 drawing and an “In the Pink” raffle. Funds from the event are donated to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition and this year, the donation will be made in honor of all survivors who attend and sign the card. The PA Breast Cancer Coalition represents, supports and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania through educational programming, legislative advocacy

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The “Pink Heals” Fire Truck and ambulance will be other hi-lites of the evening. All funds raised will support the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. There is no charge to participate. Each participant who registers will receive a pink glow bracelet and each survivor will receive a glow bracelet and gift.

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Harnessing Cancer Research Discoveries For Patient Benefit (NAPS)—There’s encouraging news for people facing—or who may one day face—a cancer diagnosis: A new annual report highlights how federally funded research discoveries are fueling the development of new and even more effective ways to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat cancer.

As highlighted in the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Cancer Progress Report, one area of cancer treatment in which we are making extraordinary progress is immunotherapy. In the past decade, the number of immunotherapeutics has increased almost fivefold and the number of types of cancer that can be treated by at least one immunotherapeutic has more than tripled.

Among the key advances outlined in the report are: • Twenty-two treatments for cancer newly approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or approved for new types of cancer between Aug. 1, 2017, and July 31, 2018.

• Decline in cancer death rate by 26 percent for U.S. adults, a reduction that translates into almost 2.4 million cancer deaths avoided, according to the latest data.

• Decline in cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults to its lowest—14 percent—since the mid-1960s, thanks to public education and policy initiatives.

The report also highlights research areas where there are significant gaps in our knowledge, such as the underlying causes of cancer health disparities, and the need for all sectors of the biomedical research community to come together to address this critical issue.

Notably, the report illustrates how unwavering, bipartisan support from Congress, in the form of increased funding for the NIH, NCI, FDA and CDC, is vital if we are to keep the momentum at which we make lifesaving progress for everyone.

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by Dr. Thomas Bednarek, Hazleton Imaging FACTS 1. Mammography is the gold standard for evaluating women for early treatable breast cancer. The widespread use of mammography has contributed to a 25-35% reduction in breast cancer mortality. It is widely available, reasonably priced, proven, scientifically accepted and is covered by insurance but it has its flaws—It doesn’t find all breast cancer and on average has a sensitivity between 80 and 85% in identifying breast cancer in all comers.

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

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

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

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

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

opted in almost 40 states now with pending legislation in the remaining states. Pennsylvania’s Breast Density Notification Law went into effect in January 2014 mandating: 1. That the mammogram report indicates the patient’s breast density and its implications with suggestions for possible additional testing chiefly with ultrasound or in the high risk patient, MRI. Unfortunately, there is no mandate for coverage of the ancillary testing, if indicated, resulting in significant out of pocket costs to these women discouraging optimal care. A handful of states including New Jersey do require payment of ancillary screening, but not Pennsylvania or a majority of the other states with these laws.

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

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

• Category A--The breasts are almost completely composed of fat with less than 25% fibroglandular components. (10% of patients) • Category B --The breast shows scattered areas of fibroglandular density (25-50% fibroglandular densities). (40% of patients) • Category C --The breasts are heterogeneously dense (50-75% fibroglandular) which may obBone Densitometry (DEXA) scure small masses. (40% of patients) CT • Category D --The breasts are extremely dense Neuro, Thoracic, Abdominal, Pelvic, Extremities 3D Digital Mammography (greater than 75% fibroglandular density) which Digital Breast Tomosynthesis lowers the sensitivity of mammography. (10% of MRA patients) Brain, Carotids, Renal, Peripheral, Angiography CONCLUSION MRI/Open MRI Musculoskeletal, MR Arthrography, Abdominal, • Breast density is a very important variable in Pelvic, Breast, Brain, Spine the incidence of breast cancer and its detectabilNuclear Medicine ity on mammography potentially affecting up to Bone, Renal, Liver/Spleen, Cardiac Stress Testing, GI Bleed, Gastric Emptying, Resting 50% of women.

ECG, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Hepatobiliary • In breast density category 3 (very high risk w/ CCK patients), ancillary testing with ultrasound and PET/CT occasionally MRI should be considered on a Ultrasound including Vascular case by case basis but should be mandatory in X Ray category 4.

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

Drivers Needed For Greater Hazleton Road To Recovery Program The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides transportation to and from medical treatment appointments for people who are in active treatment for a cancer diagnosis (currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation) who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. From January through July 2018, 19 Hazleton Road Drivers provided 472 trips for area patients to treatment and cancer related appointments.

Despite remarkable progress in the fight against cancer, there are many cancer patients today whose greatest challenge isn’t lack of treatment. It’s lack of transportation. Many people may not realize it, but there are often patients in the area who have to get to a scheduled treatment but for a variety of reasons cannot get there on their own.

“We really have a need, right now, for more drivers for the Road To Recovery program in the Greater Hazleton Area," explains Jennifer Washney, Program Manager, Mission Delivery, American Cancer Society. "Especially those who would be willing to make trips out of the area to places, such as Wilkes-Barre, Danville, Philadelphia and outlying areas, like into Carbon or Schuylkill Counties, too.”

The general geographic area covered by volunteer drivers is the Greater Hazleton Area.

Drivers do not have to drive outside of Greater Hazleton if they don’t want to. However, it is considered “a real bonus” to have a volunteer who is willing to drive the extra miles sometimes needed for treatment.

Volunteer drivers need to have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, proof of insurance, a clear background check, attend a brief orientation program online and have access to a lap top or computer. Hours of driving are flexible, and rides are typically provided Monday through Friday, between 7AM to 6PM. Drivers can restrict availability to only a certain day(s) of the week or every day or whatever amount of time they wish to provide.

We are grateful to all the current volunteer drivers, however, more volunteer drivers are always needed for Greater Hazleton Area patients. Please call 1-800-227-2345 or log onto www.cancer.org to see how you can become a volunteer driver.

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month is recognized across the country during the month of October. It is an annual health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The national campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer and their loved ones.

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

According to BreastCancer.org, about 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime and in 2017, an estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the United States, along with 63,410 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer.

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At the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton, we use radiation therapy to treat breast cancer. External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is the most common type of radiation therapy for women with breast cancer.

EBRT is administered with a linear accelerator (LINAC) that generates and delivers highenergy X-ray beams to the breast cancer. It destroys cancer cells, while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Treatments require no hospitalization, only take about 10 to 15 minutes, and are painless and safe. Side effects are usually minimal, and most patients return to routine activities immediately after each treatment.

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

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by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital In the “Old Days,” when a dog's average life span was 7-10 years and a cat was considered ancient at 13 years. Now-a-days, however, some dogs can live for 15+ happy years, and a cat isn’t “really old” until their 18th birthday. These remarkably increased life spans are due to Pet Wellness.

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The Coxe family history is fascinating to both historians and researchers alike. The impact of the Coxes reaches far beyond the coal fields of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Their presence was known going back to the colonies and the

birth of our nation in the 1700s. Tench Coxe broke away from England to be part of a new government. He assisted Alexander Hamilton in the formation and establishment of the Treasury Department. His interest in Pennsylvania paralleled that of William Penn. Penn sought religious freedom while Tench Coxe was interested in what lay beneath the surface - coal - the rock that burns, as it was described by Native Americans. Tench's interest in the coal fields of Northeastern Pennsylvania would eventually lead to the formation of Coxe Brothers and Company in 1869, the largest producers of anthracite in the United States, by the turn of the century in 1900.

Eckley B. Coxe would become President of Coxe Brothers and Company and establish the mining patch town of Drifton. Eckley and his wife, Sophia, would also build the Mechanical and Mining Institute (now MMI Preparatory School) in Freeland. Eckley and Sophia were also responsible for the construction of St. James Episcopal Church in 1883, which is still active and celebrating 135 years of ministry to the community. Sophia was well known for her

generosity throughout the area.

Charles B. Coxe and wife, Elizabeth (Lizzy), along with son, Eckley B. Coxe Jr., were Egyptologists, contributing to the collections housed at the University of Pennsylvania. Brothers, Brinton and Harry, were a vital part of Coxe Brothers and Company for many years.

The Coxe House in Drifton remains as part of the Coxe legacy. The Sophia Coxe Memorial Foundation and Education Center and MMI Preparatory School are working together to preserve this historic site.

Preserving our local history tells the story of who we are and how far we have come. Be part of this history: Go to The Sophia Coxe Memorial Foundation website for information on how you can donate to this historic project (GoFundMe) or mail donations to: The Sophia Coxe Foundation, 2207 Route 940, PO Box 235, Drifton, PA 18221. The house is open for tours the first Sunday of each month from 1-4 PM, RSVP ONLY (contact B. Dunnigan at 570-956-6706). We also have Associate Memberships available. All donations are tax deductible.

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

Sat., Oct 13th - 11-4 PM - $50/pp plus $5/pp materials fee - Artistic Blacksmithing - This class is for students who wish to expand their hand forging techniques. Explore the artistic side of blacksmithing and create a Wizard Head sculpture and other whimsical figures. Come and enjoy the wonderful world of blacksmithing! Lunch included. RSVP by Oct 11th - Contact Bryan Dunnigan, Blacksmith, at 570-956-6706.

Sat., Oct 20th - 1-2 PM - $20/pp - Jewelry Class - One-of-a-kind Wrap-arounds - Come and create your own personal wrap-around bracelet. Your design is your own! No experience necessary. Supplies included. Limited to 10 participants. RSVP ONLY @ 570-956-9452.

Sun., Oct 21st - 2 - 4PM - $20/pp - Halloween Tea - Have you ever been to a Victorian Halloween High Tea? Well, now is the time to come and have a scary soup, crazy salad, and some ghoulish grape goobers, wacky wonton bat bites, crispy nugget critters and much more. Come in costume, funny hat, or not. The house will be decorated for Halloween and we have replaced your servers with witches (don't be afraid, they are good witches). Reservations for this tea fill up fast. For further information, contact Karen at 570-956-3881.

Sun., Oct 28th - 11-4 PM - $50/pp plus $10 materials fee - Blacksmithing - This class focuses on the 18th century wind/weather vane. Learn the history of the weather vane and its place in rural American life. Students will hand forge all components and assemble their weather vanes for display and/or functional use. Some basic level skills required. Lunch included. RSVP by Oct 26th - Contact Bryan Dunnigan, Blacksmith, at 570-956-6706.

Sun., Oct 28 - 6PM - $15/pp - A Haunting Evening with Edgar Allan Poe - On October 28th, prepare yourself for a night of sheer page turning terror when the historic Sophia Coxe House returns to the world of chambers, ravens, casks and thumping hearts as it welcomes back the imaginative Bobby Maso for ‘An Evening of the Macabre With Edgar Allan Poe’. Feel your hair raise, your skin chill and your blood run cold as every bump, creak and scream eerily comes to life when Bobby performs selections from the horror master’s most chilling tales, fully immersed in the character of Poe. For further information, contact Karen at 570-956-3881.

Sun., Nov 4th - 1-4 PM - $8/pp - House Tours - The first tour is from 1-2:30 and the second tour from 2:30-4 PM. Tours start on time. Come and enjoy the history of the Coxe family and the charm of this grand Victorian home. Light refreshments served. RSVP ONLY!! 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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Naturally, we do all Income Taxes, Personal and Business. We help resolve “Tax Problems” that people run into with governmental agencies.

For accounting, or bookkeeping, purposes we offer a range of doing all your records preparation and reports, doing a piece of the puzzle, or training you to do all of your own.

For payroll, we offer one monthly flat price payroll processing that includes the client retaining control and use of payroll taxes being held in reserve. We can do any type of payroll and frequency.

We do HR services for those companies that need HR assistance with their employees. We do Employee/Company Handbooks that completely cover you and your employees. The handbooks are customized to you and your company as well as your industry.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Collecting Cantonware: George Washington’s Blue/White China

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The highly collectible ceramics called Cantonware is a cobalt blue and white porcelain first produced in the port city of Canton (Guangzhou), China. Cantonware is known by various names associated with its sea-trade history including: Chinese export porcelain, ballast ware china, China trade porcelain, etc. Named for the port city of Canton, Cantonware was enjoyed prominence for its secret ceramic recipe and closely-guarded kiln production techniques.

Since the 1600s, Cantonware china was traded from China to ports worldwide. It was heavy enough to act as the ballast of a ship situated down low to help keep the ship stable.

Made in the Chinese province of Ching-Te Chen and decorated in enameling studios in Canton,

Cantonware was introduced to American collectors by a Rhode Island merchant. This businessman received a shipment of Cantonware as early as the late 1700s, after which Cantonware was used by many Colonial Americans. Used as their everyday china, Cantonware was found in circa 1790s inventory records of Mount Vernon, the Virginia home of President George and Martha Washington located near Washington, DC. When the Revolutionary War ended and China trade became popular, Cantonware came to the New Republic. From 1784 to circa 1850, about 2 million pieces of Cantonware were exported to North America. By the late 1830s to 1860, Cantonware fell out of favor as a result of the Opium wars when China lost territory and

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power to the European powers of Great Britain and France. The Opium Wars weakened trade practices and spiked market prices associated with Cantonware.

Early Cantonware from circa 1784-1810 featured hand-painted decorations and well-built porcelain bodies. Later Cantonware lacked the quality of first period Cantonware. It can be identified by today’s collectors by its drab appearance, faulty clay form, and lack of precise decoration.

Cantonware is highly recognizable for its blue/ white color scheme and hand-painted subjects such as Asian tea houses, pagodas, foot bridges, sail boats, meandering waterways, mountains, and figures.

Asian imagery and borders of lattice or crisscross and scallops, swags, clouds, diagonal lines, or wave patterns are also common to Cantonware. By the late 19th Century, Cantonware was marked with the word “China” written or stamped on each piece.

While blue/white porcelains are common and Cantonware was popular so reproductions occurred. Portuguese reproductions of Cantonware were commonly marked “Mottahedah” on the underside of the base.

Major museums boast collections of Cantonware including the Lowe Art Museum in Coral Gables, FL, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY, and Museum of the American China Trade in Milton, MA, to name a few.

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October Happenings At GreenLeaf Gallery And Gift Shop

by Steve Glicken, GreenLeaf Gallery and Gift Shop Well, I guess we’ve all survived the summer, right? Our shows of contemporary portraiture and Asian inspired art continues. There are over 100 pieces to see and buy including photos, drawings, paintings, prints, and sculptures.

Our benefit show for Shirley Gloman continues. Many of her pieces are in storage but can easily be pulled for people who are interested.

A couple of special events of note: first, we will be constructing our annual “Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead” altar to commemorate departed loved ones starting on October 26th and continuing through November 6th.

Bring photos, favorite foods and beverages or other vices, such as toys, skeletons, etc. We’ll be playing a lot of Mexican music, too. There will be treats, recipes, and a few prizes offered October 31st - November 2nd, plus skeleton drawing activities for kids.

On November 15th we will be open for a special one-day-only “Meet the Artist Show” from 5-10pm. Phil “PK” Benbow of New York will be a guest at the gallery for a day and will show several of his exquisite charcoal paintings.

He is a master of the medium and specializes in portraiture. He is now using colored charcoal and gouache to give his art added dimension.

We will have a reception for him and offer his work at excellent prices. He’s a wonderful guy, too.

In the Gift Shop, we have new handmade jewelry, gazing balls and a new line of Cambo-

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There will be a clearance sale in November to make room for new items.

Come November, we will have a show of excellent small works on paper just in time for gift-giving during the holiday season, plus new Christmas and New Year’s items for home decor.

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Community Calendar October /November 2018 October 5, 6 & 7 Eagle Rock Resort Fall Festival, Friday, October 5, Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7 at Eagle Rock Resort Base Lodge.

Times: Friday: 8 to 10pm, Saturday: 10am to 9pm, and Sunday: 10am to 5pm. Open to the Public – FREE ADMISSION. Live Music, Food and Craft Vendors, Kids Activities and More!

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 Hazleton-Wilkes-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 October 7 Join us for our monthly breakfast Sunday, the oldest, youngest, largest & smallest. We October 7 from 8am to 12noon at Good have new and exciting games to play with our Shepherd Church, 87 S. Hunter Highway in furry friends.

Drums. Menu will include eggs (any style), bacon, ham & sausage (choice of two), pan- Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West cakes, potatoes, toast, fresh fruit, yogurt, Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & assorted pastries & beverages. Adults - $7, Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch” on Children 4 to 12 - $3, & 3 and under are free. Sunday, October 7 from 12 to 2pm or until the food runs out. Come enjoy a hot meal, 12th Annual Paws for a Cause, Sunday, something sweet and great company. Open to October 7 from 12:30 to 3:30pm at the the public. Eat in only, no take-outs please.

Whitetail Preserve, 118 Boulevard Road in We look forward to seeing you! We also welBloomsburg. This is our 12th Annual Paws come 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.

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October 13 "The sixth annual Harvest Moon Run/ Walk will be held Saturday October 13 at the Weston Athletic Association park, 719 Weston Road in Weston. Registration begins at 2pm. Race starts at 3:30pm. Course is out and back with some hills. Shirts to first 50 registered registrants! Awards to first overall male & female and top three runners in each age group. For more information, contact Rebecca Nenstiel at (570) 384-2588 or rebeccanenstiel@gmail.com. Entry forms available on www.neparunner.com. Net Proceeds to benefit the Weston Athletic Association park.

Holy Rosary Parish, 240 S. Poplar St. Hazleton will host a Free Community Luncheon.

Lunch will be served Saturday, October 13th from 11am to 12noon in the Community Room of the Church located in the Lower Level. Please use the elevator entrance in the rear of the church. All are welcome. A special thank you to the Hazleton Rotary Club, Diocese of Scranton and the Weinberg NE Columbia Hose Fire Co. No. 1 Spaghetti Regional Food Bank.

Dinner, Sunday, October 7 from 11 am til sellout at the Columbia Hose Fire Co. No. St. John's Lutheran Church in Ringtown 1, 742 West Centre Street in Shenandoah. will be hosting their annual Community Fall Eat in, take out, or call for free local delivery. Festival to be held on Saturday, October 13 Menu: spagehetti, meatballs, bread, salad and from 11am to 5pm in the St. John's Lutheran a dessert. Cost: $9.00 per platter. For more Church Parking Lot at 106 West Main Street in Ringtown. There will be food, crafts, games, information, call 570-462-9574.

DJ music by "Sound Express", hayrides, and Blessing of the Animals at 4:30pm. Vendors October 11, 12 & 13 Come join the 21st Annual Pardeesville may obtain an application at St. John's LuHaunted Trail “Nights of Terror Tours”, theran Church, the Ringtown Library or by Thursday, October 11, Friday, October 12 calling the church office at 889-5203. and Saturday, October 13 at Pardeesville Playground/Baseball Complex located at October 18 683 Pardeesville Road, Hazle Township. The Join Heritage Hill for an exciting Zumba tours will run each night beginning at 7pm class designed for older adults on Thursday, and tickets are $4 per person. There will be October 18, from 10:30 to 11:30am Zumba games, tricky trays, refreshments and food Gold® recreates the popular fitness moves you including hot homemade soups each night. love at a lower intensity. This class focuses on Please dress appropriately for the weather balance, range of motion & coordination and conditions and be prepared for a scream of a encompasses all elements of fitness. Instruclifetime! Return Sunday, October 13 at 5pm tor, Danny Grae, puts the FUN back in fitfor our free “Scary Story Night” and our Hal- ness. Refreshments provided. Comfortable loween Costume Contest. Come in your cos- clothing suggested. This event is free and open tume or as you wish… We will be waiting for to the public. RSVP by October 10. Please you! All proceeds benefit Pardeesville Recre- call Rachael or Jessica at 570-427-4500.

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October 24 Do you believe in magic? Heritage Hill is pleased to invite the public to witness a special performance by The Amazing Carson on Wednesday, October 24 at 2pm Feast your eyes on The Amazing Carson, a “Master Magician.” His talents will leave you in awe! Join Heritage Hill for an afternoon of magic, illusions and mind reading. Find out what tricks are up his sleeves. Light refreshments served.

Reserve your seat by October 17 before they disappear! This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, please call Rachael or Jessica at 570-427-4500.

October 20 VRAJ Youth is hosting its 3rd Annual Walkathon, Saturday, October 20 at 3pm sharp at Bubeck Park, Washington Street in Schuylkill Haven. Registration starts at 1:30pm. Registration Fee: $15.00. Event benefits VRAJ Youth. For more information, visit www.vrajyouth.org.

October 27 CancerTelethon.Org presents: "Ask Your Neighbor" Cookbook Buffet, Saturday, October 27 from 5 to 7pm at the Coaldale Fire Dept., 121 W. High Street in Coaldale. Large variety of ethnic foods from the "Ask Your Neighbor" Cookbook. $15 advance or at door. Eat in or take out. For Tickets: Hiles Bros. SH or ystoffe1447@gmail.com. For more information, call 570-645-4228. Benefits American Cancer Society.

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November 3 CancerTelethon.Org presents: The Mudflaps Reunion, Saturday, November 3 from 7 to 10:30pm at the Andreas Sporting Club, 86 Andreas Road in Andreas. Tickets $20 advance / $25 at door (Includes snack, beer &

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Quiet Valley’s 44th Annual Harvest Festival October 6th And 7th, 2018 Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm celebrates their 44th Annual Harvest Festival on October 6th and 7th, 2018 from 10am to 5pm both days. This year’s theme is “Living off the Land”. We will explore what our ancestors would have found when they arrived on these shores, what natural resources would have been especially valuable as well as what were some of the first tasks they needed to accomplish to survive here. This theme will give us a glimpse into what life was like for the first settlers to the region.

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of traditional skills and heritage crafts demonstrated such as spinning, weaving, pottery, scrapple making, apple butter making, basket making and candle making. There will also be plenty of folk entertainment, good country food, a quilt raffle, handmade crafts for sale, horse drawn wagon rides, outdoor brick bake oven and much more.

See the New Jersey Frontier Guard as they portray French and Indian War soldiers. Explore the Civil War Encampment where the 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G Re-enactors will portray the drill and everyday life of soldiers during this important time for our nation. The U.S. Detachment of Engineers will be here this year showing map making practices that took place during the Civil War. Visitors will enjoy this special glimpse into local history.

Children will enjoy a variety of activities such as pumpkin decorating, old fashion games, the hands-on heritage craft/activity area, the one room school presentation and pony rides.

Harvest Festival offers visitors of all ages two days of old-fashion fun. All funds raised will help support the mission of our non-

profit, educational organization. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is located 3 miles south of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania off of Business Route 209. This event is held rain or shine. Demonstrations are under tents. Admission is adults $10.00 & ages 3 - 12 $5.00.

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Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage. At Quiet Valley history comes to life on our 19th century farmstead. Period-dressed guides reenact the life of the original Pennsylvania German farm family who lived at the site from the late1760s to 1913. Quiet Valley is open in 2016 to the general public Saturday June 18 - Monday September 5. Also, on additional spring and fall Saturdays. The farm also hosts a number of special events throughout the year. School and group tours are by reservation. For more information on the museum call (570) 992 – 6161 or visit www. quietvalley.org. We welcome all media outlets to visit Quiet Valley.

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You will find as many things to do in Jim Thorpe this month as there will be leaves in the wind.

Jim Thorpe’s annual Fall Foliage Festival showcases the town in all of Mother Nature’s splendor. This year’s celebration, sponsored by the Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency (JTTA), will be held October 6-7, 13-14, and 20-21.

Nestled in the breathtaking Lehigh Gorge, the town’s unique setting makes it one of the best spots in the country to view the Technicolor landscape from a variety of vantage points.

Brightly colored trees from Flagstaff, Mt. Pisgah and Bear Mountain surround you, whether you’re shopping the walkable downtown’s close to 50 shops and galleries, taking in a concert on one of four stages around the historic district – new location this year is the beautiful Race Street Park, enjoying live entertainment from coal cracker and rock & roll to belly dancing, more than 30 artisans & crafters, a variety of food trucks and lots of family fun.

While perusing the shops, be sure to check out some scary or not-so-scary scarecrows displayed throughout the historic district as part of JTTA’s Scarecrow contest. Vote online for your favorite straw figure to win and you could win a Jim Thorpe gift package!

Train rides on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway are always a favorite of festival goers, with special autumn leaf excursions from Reading this year. In fact, Smarter Travel named the Reading Northern Blue Mountain and Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway last year among the top 5 fall foliage train rides in the US. The 45-minute scenic tours through the Lehigh Gorge will operate daily all month long.

Once the sun goes down, dinner at one of Jim Thorpe’s fabulous restaurants and pubs will get you ready for a concert at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. Jim Thorpe’s gem of a venue has a great lineup including the Weeklings tribute to the Beatles, the Grand Slambovians, and Glimmer Twins tribute to the Rolling Stones. For show information visit www.mcohjt.com.

Ghost stories always seem a little spookier in October and there’s no better place for them than Jim Thorpe.

The Victorian architecture can take on a

decidedly spookier turn after dark when you learn about the spectral spirits that inhabit the town on an Old Mauch Chunk Ghost Walk sponsored by the Jim Thorpe Rotary Club. Tickets: Adults-$12; Children Ages 7-12-$6. For reservations and more information, call 484 629-3698.

While the Old Jail is always an interesting place to explore, Halloween ghost tours are extra fun. Not a haunted house attraction but definitely haunted, be sure to check out the mysterious handprint left by a Molly Maguire hanged from the prison’s gallows. Tickets: Adults $10; Students 7th through 12th grade-$7. For more information, visit www.theoldjailmuseum.com/ghosts.html.

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Fall color is expected to peak on or about October 24 this year, according to the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau Fall Foliage Forecast. If weekends don’t work for your schedule, consider visiting midweek when the town is less crowded and there is more availability for an overnight stay.

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Anyone who has lived in Jim Thorpe for any period knows that coincidences abound in the shadow of Mt. Pisgah. Interestingly enough, the connection is an artist, Victor Stabin, who resides in Jim Thorpe with his studio in an old stone wireworks factory.

Stabin has opened The Stabin Museum at 268 West Broadway in a building connected to a history that spans more than two hundred years of industrial, economic, and political change, tracing—in the microcosm of this one factory-campus—the arc of industrialization and post-industrialization of Mauch Chunk, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, and indeed the world.

Red brick and stone facades, an underground aqueduct, original maple hardwood floors, and an exposed rock wall at the base of the mountain all lend a distinct architectural ambiance to the complex, which throughout its history has been a place for innovation and fabrication using the most innovative technology of the day.

Often compared to Dr. Suess, Salvador Dali, and M.C. Escher, Stabin's work is a world unto its own that defies description. His work is an homage to the arc of art history from the influences of centuriesold Japanese watercolor print artists to contemporary graphic arts. His work is inspired by many facets of his own life including his family, an interest in the connection between man and nature, water and the water’s edge.

The building once owned by the Hazard family – the child (Erskine) and grandchild (Fisher) of Ebenezer Hazard who was a US Postmaster General and contemporary of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington.

Americans stopped patronizing the British postal service in 1775 and created their own postal service. Ebenezer Hazard became Postmaster of New York City during the revolution while Ben Franklin was named postmaster general for the continent. Franklin subsequently appointed Hazard “surveyor” (inspector) for the continental post office.

Stabin’s artistic resume includes a commission to design nine U.S. Postage stamps - eight American Scientists and a portrait of the noted composer, Henry Mancini. In addition to such well-known film scores as THE PINK PANTHER and MOON RIVER, Mancini also wrote the film score for THE MOLLY MAGUIRES starring Sean Connery.

THE MOLLY MAGUIRES was filmed in downtown Jim Thorpe in the late 60’s - a stone's throw from the building where Mancini's portrait would one day be painted by Stabin and displayed on over 80 million U.S. postage stamps.

Stabin was born in Brooklyn and Brooklyn's most famous landmark, The Brooklyn Bridge, wouldn't have been possible without the technology that was developed at 268 West Broadway, by Erskine and

Fisher Hazard.

The Hazards invented the first mechanized wire rope machine that created the twisted cables used in suspension bridges. Over 200 million tons of wire rope were produced per year at the building with water power supplied by the Mauch Chunk Creek - the creek now visible in the dining room of the museum cafe named after his youngest daughter, Cafe Arielle.

Following its useful life as the Hazard Wire Rope factory (the rope factory moved to Wilkes-Barre), the building was used as a silk mill, The Mauch Chunk Silk Company. The concrete bunker where the silk was stored is still in use as the kitchen for the cafe, and the old cutting tables are now dining room tables - making the building a case study in creative industrial reuse.

The silk mill became MaryAnn Manufacturing, one of several dress factories owned by the Merluzzi family, employing many residents in the area through the 1960s and 70s.

The dress factory once again transformed...by making transformers (for model railroads) and converted to a toy factory, The Hobman Corporation. They made remote controls for model railroads as well as model cars including Elvis's Pink 1955 Cadillac) and transformers for model railroads. The factory was shuttered in 2000.

In 2004 Stabin purchased and resurrected a 15,000 square ft 172-year-old factory, where for the last fifteen years he's been filling it with his brand of art. The factory now has galleries, a projection room, a cafe and bar where the Mauch Chunk Creek is visible through an elegantly designed glass enclosure come dining table. There's even a magical "secret garden," a performance space for Jazz and more. The museum also has an off-street parking lot for patrons who wish to visit the museum.

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1942 LSU Football Teammates: Steve Van Buren And Alvin Dark

by Rev. Connell A. McHugh With the intersection of the baseball and football seasons in October, I thought it would be appropriate to do a story on football teammates who later excelled as an NFL Hall of Famer and a star baseball player. I first learned that Steve Van Buren and Alvin Dark were football teammates when I looked at a 1942 Fordham vs.

LSU football program. The LSU Bayou Tigersdefeated Fordham 26-13 on November 7th at the Polo Grounds. The Fordham team included 4 players that formerly played for Hazleton: Joe Andrejco, George Cheverko, Mike Vucksanovich and Joe Yackanich and other Coal Region players including freshman end, Francis Malinowski who made All-American honorable mention and later became a priest and theology scholar in the field on scripture. Fr. Malinowski lectured abroad and for many years was the head of Duquesne’s Theology Department. From 1998-2001, Father “Mal” as he was called was chaplain for the Sisters of Cyril and Methodius

at the Villa in Danville, Pa. Father Mal was a native of Mahanoy City. Surprisingly, sophomore Alvin Dark was the featured back for LSU while Steve Van Buren, who later became a Hall of Fame running back for the Eagles, was relegated to being a blocking back for Dark. LSU went 7-3 in 1942 while Fordham was 5-3-1.

Steve Van Buren was born December 20, 1920 in Honduras and died August 23, 2012 in Lancaster, Pa. For most of his career in college, Van Buren was a blocking back for LSU. In his senior year, Van Buren became a running back and led the country in scoring. He also led LSU to victory in the Orange Bowl 19-14 over Texas A&M. Van Buren ran for 2 touchdowns, passed for another and made an extra point. He was the Philadelphia Eagles number 1 draft choice and the 5th overall pick of the 1944 NFL draft. As a running back, Van Buren had both strength and speed. He had various nicknames such as “Wham Bam”, “Moving Van”, “Big Boy”,

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“Supersonic Steve” etc. Van Buren won 4 NFL rushing titles throughout his career including 3 consecutive ones for 1947-49. He scored the Eagles game winning touchdown in a 7-0 victory over Charley Trippi led Chicago Cardinals in the NFL 1948 title game played in a blizzard at Shibe Park. In the 1949 NFL title game against the L.A.Rams, Van Buren rushed for 196 yards on 31 carries in an Eagle 14-0 victory.

The Eagles signed Steve Van Buren for $4,000 with no signing bonus. Van Buren hesitated to sign not because of the paltry money, but because he felt he was not good enough to play in the NFL. In his initial season, Van Buren played 9 of the Eagles 12 games. He returned kickoffs and punts as well as playing halfback. Steve Van Buren led the league in punt returns with a 15.3 average and also was a pretty good defensive back, intercepting 5 passes. The AP named him first team All-Pro, the only rookie chosen for that honor.

Steve Van Buren led the NFL in rushing, scoring, yards from scrimmage and kickoff returns in 1945. By 1946, Van Buren was considered one of the top players in the NFL. Steve Van Buren in 1947 won the first of three consecutive rushing titles. After leading the Eagles to the NFL title in 1948, Van Buren accepted $15,000 as a salary from the money strapped Eagles Team.

Steve Van Buren gained 1,146 yards rushing in 1949. Van Buren who had sustained multiple injuries over the years, retired prior to the 1952 season.

Van Buren coached minor league football after his retirement as an active player. He was the first Eagle elected to the Football Hall of Fame in 1965. Eagle’s coach and former Major League Baseball player, Greasy Neale felt that Van Buren was a better back than Red Grange, Bronco Nagurski and Jim Thorpe. Steve Van Buren’s brother, Ebert, played alongside him in 1951. Ebert was also an LSU player and like Steve, was also a number 1 Eagle draft pick. Ebert played 3 years in the NFL and was All-Pro in 1952.

Steve Van Buren’s wife, Grace, died in 1978.

Steve was an operator of an antique shop with

his son-in-law and also owned both a used car lot and dance hall. He died in Lancaster, Pa. He and his brother Ebert were the first set of brothers selected as first round draft picks in the NFL. It was not until over 50 years later that another set of brothers, Payton and Eli Manning became first round draft picks.

Van Buren’s teammate on the 1942 LSU Squad, Al Dark, also became famous as a Major League shortstop and manager. Dark was best known as the shortstop of the strong giant teams of the early and mid fifties. Al Dark had a lifetime average of .289 for 14 seasons. He had 358 career doubles, 72 triples and 126 homeruns.

Dark, who was nicknamed “Blackie” and “The Swamp Fox” was born January 7, 1922 and died November 13, 2014. Dark was born in Oklahoma and raised in Louisiana. He was a star in both baseball and football. In 1943, Alvin Dark transferred to southwest Louisiana Institute and quarterbacked the team to an undefeated season and won the Oil Bowl. Dark was drafted by the Eagles I 1945 but chose to play baseball.

In 1948, he hit .322 for the Boston Braves who won the national league pennant. Dark was voted Rookie of the year and finished third in the MVP voting. In 1949, Dark was traded to the New York Giants which really improved their team. The Giants won the 1951 pennant, and Dark batted .303 and also hit .417 in the World Series although the Yankees defeated the Giants 4 games to 2 in the World Series. Dark batted

.301 and in 1952 and an even .300 in 1953. In 1954 when the Giants won another pennant, Alvin batted .293 with 20 homeruns. The Giants upset the heavily favored Cleveland Indians 4 games to none, led by Dusty Rhodes pinch hitting and Al Dark’s .412 average in the World Series. Alvin Dark was an All-Star on 1951,52 and 54, In 1955, he received the Lou Gehrig Award for character on and off the field. Dark was married twice, to his childhood sweetheart Adrienne Managan and later to a stewardess, Jacolyn Troy, whom he became involved with during his first marriage. Despite the affair and eventual marriage to Jacolyn, Dark became a devout Christian, a Southern Baptist who constantly read and spoke about the Bible. Dark was a fundamentalist. Once when he managed the Oakland A’s, flamboyant, eccentric owner, Charlie Finely told Dark to “lay off the Bible”. Dark won a pennant as manager of the 1962 Giants.

The San Francisco Giants were defeated by the Yankees in 7 games. He was also the skipper of the 1974 World Champion Oakland A’s.

Alvin Dark was inducted into both the LSU and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. His best year was 1953 when he hit a career high 23 homeruns, had 68 RBIs and a .300 average.

Though he had better career numbers than his contemporary New York shortstops, Brooklyn’s Pee Wee Reese and the Yankees Phil Rizzuto, who were elected to the Hall of fame, Dark was not. Alvin Dark was the first manager to skipper

All-Star teams in both leagues. Texas A&M offered him a basketball scholarship.

When he retired, Dark, who was an excellent golfer, frequently won tournaments in the Miami area. Alvin Dark was truly a great athlete in many sports. He was well liked by both Willie Mays and Jackie Robinson. As a manager, Al Dark always invited a new player out to dinner to get to know him and make him comfortable.

I think he is Hall of Fame worthy, not as a manager who won 51% of his games over a long career, but as a player where he was one of the best hitting shortstops and an above average fielder.

References: • Baseball Reference.com • Article by Richard Goldstein • Article by Eric Aron • SABR • My Fordham/LSU Football Program • My own Knowledge of Baseball and football Cards • Jeff Kerr Article on Steve Van Buren • Pro-Football Reference.com • My Baseball Cards of Al Dark and Football cards of Steve Van Buren Rev. Connell A. McHugh is currently Pastor of Good Shepherd, Drums, Pa. he can be reached at 570-788-3141 or 570-4545058. E-mail is: revmchugh@ptd.net.

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Don’t Fall Behind When It Comes To Auto Maintenance

by Thomas R. Buff It is hard to believe that we are into the fall season. The leaves are falling off the trees and the days are getting shorter. October is also Fall Car Care Month, the perfect time to prepare our vehicles for the challenges of a harsh winter that lie ahead. While your vehicle may have cruised through the warm weather without a glitch, cold weather can set in before you know it. Autumn is the perfect time for car maintenance. So here are some tips I have gathered from a few ASE Certified Master Automobile Technicians that will keep your car or truck in perfect operating condition through the fall and winter seasons...

• Battery - Believe it or not, summer heat does the most damage to a battery so they fail very often when the cold hits. The battery also works harder in frigid temperatures, so

winter does take its toll on the heart of your electrical system. Have your battery terminals cleaned and the battery tested for proper cranking performance. It is cheaper to replace a battery than to have your car towed due to a breakdown. The only way to check the condition of a battery is with professional equipment. Have your battery tested at a repair shop or parts store. Many auto parts stores will test your battery at no charge.

• Cooling System - Check the condition of all your belts, clamps, and hoses. Worn, glazed, or frayed belts should be replaced as well as bulging or cracked hoses. Flush and refill your cooling system as per manufacturer recommended intervals. The level and concentration of the coolant should also be checked, a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water is recommended. Remember, coolant serves many purposes other than simply preventing the coolant from freezing. It also prevents corrosion from rusting the inside of the engine. Remember, do not remove the radiator cap unless the vehicle is completely cooled and there is no pressure in the radiator hoses.

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

beat up our steering and suspension systems.

An alignment is inexpensive as compared to new tires.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is why proper maintenance is important all year long to extend the life of your automobile. So use the fall season as the time to prepare your vehicle for whatever Old Man Winter throws at us. Happy Motoring!

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Mandy Barnett Brings A Touch Of Country To Hazleton The Greater Hazleton Concert Series’ 2017-18 season continues in October a performance by country music star Mandy Barnett. A native of Crossville, Tennessee, Mandy Barnett, started singing at the age of five.

She has been singing ever since. Mandy’s style is rooted in the classic country and pop crooning of iconic singers and enduring sounds. Mandy Barnett will appear at 7:30 PM, Wednesday, October 17th, in the Hazleton Area High School Auditorium located at 1601 West 23rd Street.

As a teenager, Mandy starred as country music legend Patsy Cline in the stage show “Always . . . Patsy Cline” at the celebrated Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The performances sold out nightly and received rave reviews across the country. Mandy, in role as Patsy, appears on the Decca Records cast recording.

Mandy soon signed with Asylum Records where she released her first album as herself, appropriately entitled, “Mandy Barnett.” The album received glowing reviews in major trade publications and magazines, including “Time"

magazine, as well as praise from veteran country artists and fans.

Soon after, Barnett, whose world-class voice and torchy style recall iconic classic country and pop singers, worked with Nashville Sound pioneer Owen Bradley on a Sire Records project, I’ve Got a Right to Cry, that Rolling Stone named the best country album in its year of release. Other stellar reviews appeared in

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“People,” “Newsweek,” “Interview,” and multiple national newspapers. Mandy appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “CBS Sunday Morning,” and PBS’s “Sessions at West 54th” as a result of her acclaim.

Other accomplishments and accolades followed with Mandy’s inclusion in major film and television soundtracks (even singing on a SpongeBob SquarePants record!), all while continuing to make albums and tour throughout the country and abroad.

Mandy’s Sweet Dreams album, released in 2011, features Mandy’s renditions of songs previously recorded by Patsy Cline. Along with Cline hits like “Crazy,” “I Fall To Pieces,” “Faded Love,” and the album title track, Mandy offers stunning versions of Irving Berlin’s pop standard “Always” and the Mel Tillis-penned “Strange.” Reviewing “Sweet Dreams,” DigitalRodeo.com applauded Mandy’s talents as “one of the most beautiful ‘classic country’ female voices of all time.

While Mandy is a great country artist her latest album, released just last month, showcases her ability to perform a wide range of American classic and pop standards. Speaking of the new album, Strange Conversations Mandy said, “The truth is every album I’ve made has been Americana, even that first Asylum album with the Jim Lauderdale songs, but the arrangements were more timeless, more to the classic songbook. And Americana’s a broad genre that has elements of pop and retro, soul music. So this time, I leaned away from what people expect from me — and into things that made me reach, and stretch.”

The 2018-2019 Greater Hazleton Concert Series offers six more great professional performances to subscribers at a cost of $90 for adult subscriptions. That’s just $15 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 six remaining concerts, as well as individual tickets for Mandy Barnett are now on sale. For reservations or concert information, call Amelia at 570-788-4864, 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.

Popping Up Sweet Fall Treats (Family Features) When it's time for a sweet treat, look for seasonal goodies that complement fun fall activities. For example, reach for an option like whole-grain, fluffy and crisp popcorn which can be an easy, DIY snack.

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Down Home Apple Pie Popcorn Ingredients: 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8teaspoon ground nutmeg 8 cups popped popcorn 1 cup dried apple chips, broken into large pieces 1/4 cup toffee bits Directions: Heat oven to 300 F. Whisk melted butter with vanilla. Toss brown sugar with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.

Toss popcorn with butter mixture. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar mixture. Stir.

Transfer to baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle apple chips and toffee bits over top. Bake 15 minutes, or until toffee bits start to melt. Cool before serving. Yields 10 cups Tip: Add chopped pecans for extra crunch.

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Easy One-Pan Meals pan. Add fish to other side. Sprinkle fillets with tarragon and salt; dot with softened butter. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes. If desired, serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

Makes 2 servings

One-Pan Tilapia & Vegetable Medley Ingredients: 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges 3 large fresh Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced 3 large radishes, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small carrot, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each) 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter, softened Lemon wedges & tartar sauce, optional Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil.

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add melted butter, garlic salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Place vegetables in a single layer in prepared pan; bake until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove from oven; preheat broiler.

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No-Fry One-Pan Eggplant Parmesan Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Kosher salt 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more torn leaves for serving 1 medium-large eggplant (about 1 1/2 lbs.), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs 1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Directions: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put 2 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic in a large skillet and place over medium heat. When the garlic sizzles and its edges start to brown, add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil.

Heat an 18-by-13-inch sheet pan in the oven for at least 10 minutes while you bread the eggplant. Line up 3 shallow dishes; fill one with the flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle both sides of the eggplant slices with salt. Dredge an eggplant slice in the flour (tapping off excess), then dip in the egg, and finally dredge it in the breadcrumbs. Repeat with the remaining eggplant.

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When all the eggplant slices are breaded, carefully remove the heated sheet pan from the oven and brush it with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the eggplant on the sheet pan in a single layer. Bake until the undersides are crisp and browned, 8 to 10 minutes, then flip the slices and continue baking until they are golden on the second side, 8 to 10 minutes more.

Top the baked eggplant with the tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan. Return the pan to the oven and bake, rotating halfway through, until the cheese melts and browns and the sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Top with torn basil before serving. Makes 6-8 servings

One-Pan Garlic Chicken Dinner Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds small red potatoes, quartered 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1 teaspoon pepper, divided

1 teaspoon paprika 4 chicken drumsticks 4 bone-in chicken thighs 1 small lemon, sliced 1 package (5 ounces) fresh spinach Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, onions, oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, mix paprika and the remaining thyme, salt and pepper. Sprinkle chicken with paprika mixture; arrange over vegetables. Top with lemon slices. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are just tender, 3540 minutes.

Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Top vegetables with spinach. Roast until vegetables are tender and spinach is wilted, 8-10 minutes longer. Stir vegetables to combine; serve with chicken. Serves 8

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Kosher salt 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Vanilla ice cream, for serving Directions: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Peel and core the apples, then cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

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Spread the apples evenly on the pan, cover with foil and bake until the apples have softened and released some liquid, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the oats, flour, remaining 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl, breaking up any lumps with a fork. Add the remaining melted butter to the oat mixture, stirring with a fork until it is moistened and crumbly.

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Festive Ideas For Your Fall Celebrations (NAPS)—Cooler weather and autumn flavors, such as crisp hard cider, go hand in hand. The fall brings several reasons for celebrations; here are a few ideas to bring out the warmth of the season: 1. Embrace chill moments. When gathering your friends around a fire pit or sitting alfresco on a cool night, be sure to take out a

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3. Incorporate seasonal decor. Autumn is filled with bountiful harvests. From pumpkins and gourds, apples to squash, flowers aren’t the only items to spruce up your gatherings. Also, try using them together! Using a large pumpkin as a vase for a beautiful flower arrangement is a sure way to impress your guests.

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Enjoy Crisp Apple on its own or baked into a delicious recipe, such as an AppleStuffed Pork Loin Roast.

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Apple-Stuffed Pork Loin Roast Ingredients: 2 pounds pork loin 2 Tbsp. butter, unsalted 2 white onions, chopped 2 red, firm apples, chopped 6 leaves sage, chopped 1 cup Angry Orchard Crisp Apple 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt, as needed Black pepper, as needed Directions: Preheat oven to 325°. Lay pork loin on a cutting board and, using a sharp knife, make small cuts, lengthwise, and butterfly; you want to end up with a rectangle of pork approximately 1" thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper and set aside. In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, apples and sage, and cook for 3 minutes until just softened; season with salt and pepper.

Spread apple/onion mix evenly across pork and gently roll back into a cylinder, tying with kitchen string as needed; place in baking pan. In a small bowl, whisk together cider, mustard and oil until combined; smear all over exterior of pork loin. Place in oven and cook until center reads at 145° with a thermometer; remove and let stand for 10 minutes before carving.

Get Back Into The Game For Fall provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network It's important to start on the right foot.

About four to six weeks before the season starts is the perfect time to have a preparticipation physical examination (PPPE). “A PPPE can help detect any condition that may limit participation or predispose an athlete to injury. It also allows time for further evaluation and treatment,” says primary care sports medicine physician Richard Canlas, MD, with LVPG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine–Health & Wellness Center in Hazleton.

Kids and adolescents are at risk for growthplate fractures. These are areas of growing cartilage at the ends of long bones. For girls, growth plates usually close around ages 13 to 15, while boys’ growth plates close later, about ages 15 to 17.

Treatment involves resting and not bearing weight on the affected limb or limbs. “Often this means wearing a cast, splint or brace to prevent movement,” Canlas says. “Most growth plate injuries are successfully treated without long-term complications.”

Time training right Conditioning should begin eight to 12 weeks prior to the new season, says Michael Cerimele, a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) with LVHN Sports Academy. He recommends finding a reputable strength and conditioning program that includes: • Sports-specific conditioning efforts customized to boost your child’s speed, strength and agility • Certified and degreed coaches • Adequate rest and recovery—"Your child should also have two days off from training a week and get at least eight hours of sleep a night," says Cerimele.

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National Physician Assistant Week—October 6th-12th

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

This year marks the 51st anniversary of the profession and 51 years of providing the best possible care to patients.

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Part of the mission is to get the word out about PAs in Pennsylvania and all over the country by informing the public about who PAs are and why they are an essential part of our healthcare team.

There are currently more than 123,000 PAs in America, who are nationally certified and licensed at the state level to practice medicine and are authorized to prescribe medication in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

PA’s are practicing medicine in every medical and surgical specialty from neurosurgery to oncology to primary care.

U.S. News & World Report ranked the PA profession as one of the top 10 best jobs of 2018. The PA Profession has been named by several top media outlets, including Forbes and USA Today, as the most promising job in America.

For 51 years, the PA profession has provided quality medical care in this country and has made an important impact on patient access to care. The profession has grown from the first handful of graduates from Duke University in 1967. They were former Navy corpsmen returning from Vietnam. Dr. Eugene Stead created the profession to maximize utilization of their existing skills and experience as civilian healthcare providers during a

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

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

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

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

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FYZICAL will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary of being located in the Church Hill Mall on October 19 from 3-7pm. We will be opening up our facility. You will get to tour our facility, get to meet our team and see some of the things we can do to help you get into better shape. Prizes will also be raffled off and refreshments will be available.

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What’s Happening At Providence Place Drums?

October 2018 Upcoming Events at Providence Place Drums Reserve your spot today!

• October 3rd – Entertainment by St. Ann’s Band – 6:30pm – dining room • October 4th – Oktoberfest Celebration – Entertainment by John Stevens’ “Double shot” Polka Band – 2:00pm – dining room • October 9th – Entertainment by “The Sensations” – 2:30pm – dining room • October 9th – Health & Wellness Fair – Blood pressure screenings, diabetes check-up, diet plans, healthy living bingo & prizes –

9:45am-11:30am – 3rd floor • October 12th – Entertainment by Sheila & Mark – 2:00pm – dining room • October 15th – Absentee Ballot Instruction with Joan McAndrew – 2:00pm – 2nd floor • October 17th – Entertainment by Lester Hirsh – 2:00pm – connections neighborhood • October 24th – Entertainment by pianist Paul Oschal – 2:30pm – 2nd floor • October 30th – Halloween Party with Entertainment by Noreen Gregory – 2:00pm – dining room • October 31st – Trick or Treating – 6:00pm

– 8:00pm – 1st floor lobby & connections neighborhood • October 5th & October 19th – Chess Club – Open to the public – please call ahead and reserve a spot – 2:00pm – 2nd floor • Rosary & Communion – Every Wednesday – 10:00am – chapel Every Thursday – 1:45pm – chapel • Providence Place Choir Performances – Every Sunday – 1:30pm – chapel Connections Club Did you know that when a person remains socially active and engaged in their community, it could possibly slow down the progression of dementia? At Providence Place we provide customized care and programs for residents with memory loss. The Connections Club offers a variety of activities to those residents. Providence Place’s continuum of memory care makes it possible for residents to live successfully at any stage of dementia.

Join our Providence Place Team on October 6th for the annual “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” at PNC Field in Moosic. Our next Alzheimer’s Association Support Group meeting will be held on Sept. 27th, R.S.V.P. by Sept. 25th by calling 570-788-7555 to reserve your seat.

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Connections Neighborhood October is the most beautiful time of the year on the neighborhood. Fall is arriving and the leaves are changing bringing vibrant color to the view on our courtyard. Our residents enjoyed a visit from Quiber Farm. They brought a mini pony, rabbits, Guinea pigs and other small farm animals. Residents enjoyed watching an Apple Cider Press Demonstration and sampled the homemade Cider!

There is never a dull moment in Connections and October promises to be another exciting month when the ghosts and goblins come to visit. You are always welcome to come and join the fun, stop by sometime.

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Ice cream, wine and lemonade are some of the top culprits. Limiting, or even avoiding the consumption of fatty, fried or spicy foods can help diminish the chance of heartburn rearing its ugly head. If you start to see a pattern of certain foods triggering your heartburn, it is best to cut your intake of them.

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4) Consider losing weight. If you are overweight, consider an exercise and diet regimen to improve your health. Carrying excess weight can put pressure on your stomach, driving more acid up into the esophagus.

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by Stephen Schleicher, MD. Several articles of interest were recently published in the scientific literature: 1) An article titled: A Comparison of Tanning Habits Among Gym Tanners and Other Tanners found that individuals using gym tanning beds tanned significantly more often than those who used salon tanning beds.

Analogous to cigarette smoking causing lung cancer, Indoor tanning has been directly linked to the most serious type of skin cancer, melanoma. One reviewer noted that two of America’s largest gym chains offer indoor tanning to a combined 13 million members.

2) Does drinking milk worsen acne. Yes, according to a study published in a European dermatology medical journal titled: The effect of milk consumption on acne. Milk appears to exacerbate moderate to severe acne

so if your complexion is acting up might be a good idea to curtail dairy products.

3) The FDA warns that certain medications used to treat diabetes are linked to cases of a potentially deadly flesh-eating genital infection. Drugs include Invokana, Farxiga and Jardiance.

4) Sweat-soaked clothing, wet palms, and/ or a dripping face and scalp can lead to embarrassment, shame and social anxiety, this according to an article published by the International Hyperhidrosis Society (hyperhidrosis is the medical term for increased sweating). Recently the FDA approved medicated pads to treat hyperhidrosis (called Qbrexza), and I will be prescribing this medication to my patients.

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Tricks, Treats, Ghosts, Goblins, And Ooey, Gooey Candy – BEWARE!

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. The temperature is dropping, the leaves are falling, football is well underway, and the search for that perfect Halloween costume is on! Hauntingly looking forward to the holiday for a wide array of sweet treats, our young goblins and ghosts have a vastly different view of the holiday than do their “mummies and daddy’s”.

While a child’s focus is clearly on the bounty of sweets they accumulate during the spooky season, most parents tend to be concerned with oral health considerations which come with the holiday. Parents, rest easy as I have assembled five cavity-deterring tips which will allow your little ghosts and goblins to still enjoy their holiday treats while learning

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proper oral health habits all year round.

1) I explain to parents that not all sweet treats are created equally. By encouraging your children to consume fastmelting candy which can be consumed quite readily, the fast-melt action allows for quicker dissipation of the sugars rather than having them linger on their teeth. Sticky candies such as taffy and caramel adheres to and embeds into teeth’s crevices which allows for bacteria to produce tooth decay promoting acids. Candy sweetened with xylitol, a natural sweetener, resists bacterial acid production with resulting decay.

2) Rather than distributing candy-filled dishes throughout the house during and after the holiday, it should be stored in a hidden location and dispensed as an occasional treat.

3) Monitor candy intake and don’t allow your children to binge on sugary candy. Use it perhaps as an after meal treat for an empty plate and follow up with thorough brushing and rinsing to dissuade the presence of bacteria with resulting decay. A stick of sugarfree gum will actually promote salivary flow which will act to neutralize bacterial acids.

4) The contact time that sugar has with teeth is very crucial. By minimizing the amount of time that sugar has on teeth, bacteria has a better chance of acid production and the initiation of decay. Immediate rinsing and brushing will greatly reduce the window of decay opportunity.

5) Lastly, be sure to prepare a large, nutritious meal prior to embarking on the spooky sea-

son with your little ghosts and goblins. This will reduce the temptation to sugar binge while going house to house and upon returning home.

Halloween, like any holiday, precipitates the “splurging mentality” with sweets being at the forefront. Both your child’s oral and general health are affected by increased sugar intake. Be sure to enforce and supervise, if necessary, excellent brushing, flossing, and rinsing techniques coupled with regularly scheduled dental visits.

My office strives to provide not only adult, but also children’s dental care of the highest quality. I invite both you and your family to schedule appointments at my office to formulate a dental treatment regimen that is custom fit to your needs.

Should you require assistance in a routine oral health regimen, or have any dental questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (570)443-9892 or visit our website at toothdocpa.com.

Don’t Let This Halloween Turn Scary

by Melissa M. DeBello, OD, Hazleton Eye Specialists Halloween should be a fun time of year for both children and adults alike. Unfortunately, there are many bad habits that people tend to have when dressing up for this holiday. Every year there are several hundred eye related injuries occurring due to Halloween masks and costumes. Don’t let you or your child become part of that statistic. Below I have listed a few safety tips to remember in order to have a safe Halloween.

• Avoid costumes with masks, wigs, or eye patches that block vision • In lieu of a mask, use hypoallergenic makeup and ensure full removal of that makeup at the end of the night to prevent eye infections or ocular irritation • Ensure headpieces such as hats and scarves are tightly secured to prevent slipping over the eyes • Avoid pointed props such as wands, swords, or spears that may accidentally poke an eye • To ensure visibility while trick-or-treating, carry a bright flashlight, wear reflective clothing, and carry a bag with reflective tape

• Ensure your porch and front door is well lit for trickor-treaters • Avoid giving young children lollipops to avoid sticks accidentally poking an eye or being choked on • Lastly, do NOT buy cosmetic contacts from anyone but a licensed eye care professional!!! In one study, 40% of cosmetic contacts bought in store or online contained bacteria on their surface. The risk for bacterial infections, corneal abrasions, corneal ulcers, and permanent vision loss significantly increases by buying and using unlicensed cosmetic contacts. The potential repercussions cannot be stressed enough-do NOT put your eyes at risk by using disreputable cosmetic contact lenses. If you are interested in cosmetic contact for your Halloween costume, call your eye doctor.

While this list is not all inclusive, please try to have a safe and happy Halloween. If we can be of any assistance with cosmetic contact lenses, do not hesitate to call our Hazleton Eye Specialists office at 570-453-2020.

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Slowing the Clock: Stroke Treatment Window Expanded provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network Fast treatment is essential for people who experience a stroke. Most importantly, if you display any stroke like symptoms, the most important thing to do is get to the closest emergency department. And now, the “golden window” for stroke treatments has been extended from six to 24 hours in some patients, a boon for stroke patients, say stroke experts at Lehigh Valley Health Network.

The increased time to remove blood clots that cause strokes is important because witnesses may not discover a patient’s symptoms, such as slurred speech, facial drooping and arm weakness, until after the traditional time frame for treatment has passed.

Hazleton area residents should be aware that for the tenth consecutive year, Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton (LVH–Hazleton) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–

Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Each award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke and heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines founded in the latest scientific evidence.

The relationship between the LVH-Hazleton emergency room and Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH) – Cedar Crest greatly benefits our stroke patients. If medically indicated, certain patients might also benefit from further treatment at LVH-Cedar Crest, as a nationally recognized, high-volume comprehensive stroke center, LVH−Cedar Crest has both the technology and the expert health care team to provide this emergency treatment, known as a mechanical thrombectomy, or blood clot removal.

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October 2018 National Assisted Living Week A weeklong celebration kicked off on Sunday, September 9, and the Laurels Senior Living Community joined tens of thousands of assisted living communities across the country for the festivities. National Assisted Living Week® continued through Saturday, September 15, and the Laurels honored this year’s theme, “Capture the Moment.”

“Capture the Moment” hoped to inspire assisted living residents to enjoy the present while still celebrating the past. Many adults 65 and older battle isolation and loneliness as they age, which can impact their mental, emotional and physical health. Community engagement may be the key to combatting this issue, and the Laurels offers life-enriching social activities to help residents continue to lead fulfilling lives.

We are proud to be locally owned and operated!

During National Assisted Living Week, we “Captured the Moment” by creating a few unique activities geared towards this year’s theme. Staff brought in baby pictures and a recent picture which we hung on our bulletin board. Residents had to match the 2 pictures.

Lana matched all correctly and won a $20 Wal-Mart gift certificate! We also passed out disposable cameras and encouraged residents to “capture the moment” throughout the facility. We are going to have a photo contest at the end of the month. We all had a great time “capturing the moment”!

Health Fair / Flu Shot Clinic We will be hosting our annual Health Fair / Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, October 18th from 10am – 1pm. Health and Wellness are very important to our residents and we encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle for them. To increase awareness of local health services and resources to not just our residents, but to every senior in the Greater Hazleton Area, we invite all seniors to attend the health fair at our facility. In addition to flu shots, we will be providing various health screenings such as blood pressure checks, grip Shots strength, bone density, Flu balance, chiropractic care, myovision screening, and much more.

Blood Pressure Also, local organizations be on hand to Gripwill Strength

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answer questions and provide information regarding health care, wellness, safety, legal advice and other great topics. This health fair is a great opportunity to highlight all the good efforts being done today by community groups and health organizations in the Greater Hazleton Area. We will also have GIVEAWAYS, light refreshments and selling tricky tray chances to win beautiful gift baskets and crafts. All money raised from the tricky trays will be given to the Greater Hazleton United Way annual drive. A great way to give back to our wonderful community! We hope you can join us and help promote good health. Give our office a call for more information.

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

presents their

sphere in a breath-taking scenic setting.

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

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

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

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

From everyone at the Laurels, Happy Fall!

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Autumn Safety For Seniors

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers There’s much to enjoy about the transition from summer to autumn. The intense heat begins to subside, the leaves change color, and we ready ourselves for the holiday season.

But like all other seasonal transitions, there’s a tradeoff, and with the positive changes come certain challenges to our health and safety.

Seniors, in particular, are at risk around this time of year. Colder temperatures, the presence of influenza, and even fallen leaves can severely threaten seniors’ wellbeing and independence.

Fortunately, by following a few tips and

best practices, seniors can stay safe and enjoy clude Fluzone High-Dose, everything that the autumn season has to of- Fluad and Flublok Quadrifer. Here are a few to share with senior clients. valent – but it’s important to talk to a physician or other healthcare profesAutumn Safety Tips sional about the most appropriate option.

Get the influenza vaccine: While the flu • Reduce the risk of influenza: In addition may not be as detrimental to the health of to vaccination, it’s best to take additional younger people, seniors are at risk from flu steps toward reducing the risk of the flu: complications, such as pneumonia and bron- - Avoid contact with those who are sick chitis. These complications can result in seri- - Wash hands with warm water and soap freous illness, hospitalization, and even death. quently throughout the day, or use alcoholAdding to this, the flu can also worsen pre- based hand sanitizer. existing conditions. Vaccines to consider in- - Regularly disinfect surfaces that are likely to be contaminated - Improve the immune system through regular exercise (with physician approval) • Reduce fire risk: As the temperature falls, it’s common to start using space heaters or fireplaces to warm up the home. Seniors should ensure that flammable objects are kept Coordinated, In-Home Care far away from these types of appliances. It’s Independently Owned and Operated also important to inspect fire extinguishers We are caring for more individuals so... to ensure they are in working condition, and we need more caring individuals! that batteries are replaced in smoke detectors.

• Keep warm: While on the subject of dropping temperatures, it’s imperative that seniors protect themselves from the cold. Although autumn doesn’t present the same bitter weather as winter, there’s still a palpable risk. In fact, the National Institutes of Health reports that hypothermia can develop rather quickly 570-450-0890 after being exposed to relatively mild cold Office Locations: Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, Pottsville, Bloomsburg, temperatures. Seniors should venture outside Allentown, Bethlehem, Stroudsburg, Quakertown, Scranton & Selinsgrove only when absolutely necessary. When they www.comfortkeepers.com/jobs do, it’s important to dress in layers of loosefitting clothing.

• Clear away the leaves: Though certainly pleasing to the eye, fallen leaves can easily cause seniors to slip and fall. They should be raked away from the driveway and sidewalks.

This is especially important once they become slippery and soggy from the rain.

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Comfort Keepers®Can Help There’s a lot to enjoy when it comes to autumn. The professional care team at Comfort Keepers®wants to ensure that senior clients have the means to experience all the season has to offer. Our caregivers can help them with the safety tips above. We can also provide companionship, meal preparation, and mobility assistance – inside and outside the home. And if they aren’t able to drive to their destinations, we can help them get there safely. Contact a Comfort Keepers location near you to learn more about our services.

What’s Life All About?

by John Degenhart, DC I see people all day long who work as hard as they can to buy things that keep them so busy. The responsibilities to upkeep a home, a car, and other “toys” takes away from their quiet time. Then once they get their prize, say a motorcycle, they are happy for a while, only for that joy to fade away.

So what’s the answer? King Solomon in Ecclesiastes tells us to enjoy our toil and make time to enjoy life. Toil, means hard work. So no matter what job you have, have gratitude that you have a job. Researchers now state that 50% of happiness is wired into our brain, 10% is due to circumstances and 40% is our choice. We can choose to be happy or not.

Most people always complain about their job.

My advice, stop complaining. Just be happy

to have a job.

I tell people all day long how much I love to help people out of their pain. And I truly do.

But my job includes paperwork, fighting with insurance companies, managing staff, and many details that could make me dislike my job. But my choice is to focus on people. To be happy to help them. The choice is yours.

But some people work and always say “One day, I will be happy” or “One day I will travel”. And that day never comes. Unexpectedly they get sick or lose their job and their dreams are gone. So God told Solomon to tell us to have fun in life along the way. Make time now to walk and enjoy a sunrise. Make time to be with your family and take whatever vacation you can afford. But do it along

the journey, because you never know when the end of your journey will be.

So enjoy your work, work hard, and have fun along the way. Our creator wired us that we are empty without God in our life. But when you let God in your heart and soul, you can find happiness in both adversity and prosperity. Life is to love God and others to one day go to heaven. I would rather live like there will be a heaven than to live recklessly and never make it into heaven, through God’s grace and our good actions.

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Antonio's Pizza................................................. 51 Antonio's Pizzeria............................................. 37 ATI Insulation.................................................. 17 Bafile Family Chiropractics............................... 59 Basile's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria................ 53 Beacon Diner................................................... 41 Bedrock Gardens.............................................. 17 Beltway Diner.................................................. 67 Berwick Hospital................................................ 3 Berwick River Fest............................................ 45 Billig-Helmes Insurance................................... 28 Blakeslee Animal Hospital................................ 31 Bloomingail's Gift Shop................................... 43 Bonanza Steak House....................................... 19 Boscov's Restaurant.......................................... 53 Bowl Arena & Ten Pin Lounge......................... 48 Broyan Farms................................................... 35 Burger Family Markets..................................... 35 Butler Valley Beverage...................................... 48 C & D Seafood................................................ 54 Cancer Treatment Center @ Hazleton................ 2 Carrato Surgical Associates............................... 65 Cedar Street Supply.......................................... 12 Christy M. DeMelfi, ESQ................................ 22 Comfort Keepers.............................................. 64 Cosplay For The Cause..................................... 29 Covered Wagon................................................ 13 D & S Airport Transportation Services LLC....... 3 Degenhart Chiropractic.................................... 65 Della Croce Dental.......................................... 67 Derm Dox Dermatology.................................. 59 Diane's Salon on 93......................................... 19 Down The Rabbit Hole.................................... 37 Dr. Eugene Stish, M.D. ................................... 55 Dr. Frank Glushefski, D.M.D.......................... 60 Dr. Hameed Butt, MD..................................... 57

Erich Schlosser Memorials................................ 40 F & L Doors.................................................... 15 Fellin's Jewelers................................................ 30 Fratelli's Italian Pizza........................................ 53 Freeland Chmaber Of Commerce.................... 25 Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center.................... 57 Grand Central.................................................. 16 Green Leaf Gallery & Gift Shop....................... 31 Hair Creations................................................. 21 Hazle Park Quality Meats................................. 30 Hazleton Eye Specialists................................... 61 Hazleton Imaging............................................. 20 Hazleton Public Transit.................................... 33 Heights Terrace Pharmacy................................ 59Â Heller Orchards LLC....................................... 35 Hometown Farmer's Market............................ 41 Honest Abe's Tax Service........................ Calendar Hope's Collision & Towing.............................. 40 Horizons Gifts.................................................. 39 Houck Homes, Inc............................................. 8 J & L Shafer Farms........................................... 35 JA & WA Hess................................................... 9 Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency - Fall Foilage ....... 37 Jimmy's Quick Lunch...................................... 51 John's Church Hill Family Restaurant.............. 51 Jon-David & Helen's Hair Salon...................... 18 Kings Italian Restaurant................................... 54 Koch Farm Services.......................................... 41 Lehigh Valley Health Network........................... 5 Lombardo's Office & Flooring Supply............. 13 Luzerne Medical............................................... 21 Mahoning Valley Orthopedics............................ 2 Majestic House Apartments............................. 41 Make A Wish Foundation-Fall Harvest Craft Show....... 32 Mauch Chunk Opera House............................ 39 Maylath Valley Health Systems........................... 6 Medical Offices at 1090................................... 56 Milkhouse Creamery........................................ 53 Miller Auto Body............................................. 46 Milstein Dermatology...................................... 62

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Mountain Statuary & Stone............................. 14 Mountain Top Paving & Seal Coating.............. 11 Muggle's Mug.................................................. 39 Nationwide-Urenovich Insurance Agency......... 13 Naturally Yours - The Organic Shop................. 37 Nature's Trail.................................................... 37 Northeast Hearing Solutions.............................. 2 Och's Farm...................................................... 35 Old Jail Museum.............................................. 37 Pampered Chef-Independent Director & Recruiter....... 18 Paul Stewart Landscaping & Hardscaping........ 10 Pavlick & Boyle Dentistry................................ 64 Peaceful Therapeutic Massage........................... 19 Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts.......... 42 Precision Vinyl Systems...................................... 8 Pride Home Sales, Inc...................................... 10 Providence Place............................................... 58 Quiet Valley Living Historic Farm.................... 34 Radznel's Outdoor Specialties.......................... 17 Rainbow Fence Company.................................. 7 Ron Myers Water Well Drilling.......................... 8 Rossi Coal Company........................................ 15 Rough Cut Barbeque........................................ 51 S.J. Kowalski, Inc............................................. 67 S.T.S. Schuylkill County Transportation Authority.........26 Schuylkill Country Club.................................. 42 Senape's Bakery................................................ 48 Shafer's Pharmacy............................................ 41 SJM Auto Sales................................................ 46 Smith Health Care........................................... 57 Sonny's Tree & Lawn Service........................... 13 Sophia Coxe Foundation.................................. 24 Standard Drug Store......................................... 65 Tarone Brothers Super Market................ Calendar Tastes Of Greater Hazleton.............................. 49 The Amish Pantry, Inc...................................... 34 The Kitchen Gallery & Design Center............. 12 The Laurel Mall................................................ 23 The Laurels Senior Living Community............. 63 The Lazy Dog Salon......................................... 42 The Stabin Museum......................................... 39 The Treasure Shop............................................ 39 Thomas Farm................................................... 35 Top Of The 80's............................................... 50 Tuft Stuff............................................................ 8 Two Italian Guys Pizzeria................................. 51 Valley Pizza & Subs.......................................... 48 Vito's Coal Fired Pizza..................................... 54 Walko's Landscaping........................................ 14 Wear It Again................................................... 37 West End Banquet Facility............................... 34 West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital................... 22 Yong Hao Buffet............................................... 53 Zukovich's Farm Market.................................. 35

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