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006 Collum's Column 012 Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori 028 The Recipe Box 038 Hard Coal Baseball by Rich Lipinski 044 Master Gardner: Reflections on the 2018 Growing Season by Mary Ann Miller 046 Tire Safety And Care by Tom R. Buff

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007 Early Holiday Shopping Guide 013 November 2018 Calendar 026 Community Calendarl 040 Puzzles & Trivia 047 Panorama Health: Keeping The Holidays Healthy Month 062 Puzzles & Trivia Answers 062 Advertisers Index

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Health Screenings BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Prevention is key. Have your blood pressure checked at one of the following locations: Laurel Mall Walkers: Thursday, Nov. 1: 8-9 a.m. at Laurel Mall, Hazleton Wednesday, Nov. 21: 11 a.m.-noon at Hazleton Active Adult Center, 24 E. Broad St., Hazleton Wednesday, Nov. 28: 11 a.m.-noon at Freeland Active Adult Center, 701 Chestnut St., Freeland

SENIOR CHOICE LUNCH AND LEARN Topic: Healthier Living With Heart Failure Speakers: Yaqoob Mohyuddin, MD, LVPG Cardiology; Corinne Stone, certified clinical exercise physiologist; Molly Sweeney, dietitian Tuesday, Nov. 6: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Premiere Catering, 1345 N. Church St., Hazleton Free for Senior Choice members; $15 per person for non-members.

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Wednesday, Nov. 7: 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.

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CHRISTKINDLFEST: A Hazleton Tradition The 20th annual Christkindlfest (Christ Child Celebration) will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 1st and 2nd, from 12 to 5pm at Christ Lutheran Church, Church & Green Streets in Hazleton, across from City Hall. This event, which ushers in the Advent and Christmas seasons, is one you will not want to miss. A Christmas Event for the community, the Christkindlfest has become a tradition in the Hazleton Area, and is free and open to all. > The centerpiece of this festival is the Sound and Light, Fontanini Nativity Display. The birthplace of Christ with its environs is recreated on an eight by twenty foot platform featuring over 100 figures depicting the people, animals and buildings of period Bethlehem.

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The Craft, Candy and Bake Shops will be open from 12:00 to 5:00 pm.

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relaxing with a delicious hot drink, you will be entertained by a series of local musicians and artists performing on the center court stage. > If your appetite has been whetted by the elegance of the tearoom, you may very well want to visit the Tea Room Gift Shop, where fi ne china cups and saucers are for sale. There is also a variety of aprons, vintage Christmas ornaments, decorations and greeting cards. > The children will be delighted by a visit from St. Nicholas (Sinterklaas) dressed in an authentic costume from Holland. Each child will receive a treat. This is especially appropriate since December 6th is St. Nicholas Day. Photos may be taken with the saint, so bring your camera. As if this is not enough to tempt you, the Christmas Craft Shop will feature many handmade holiday crafts, including Christmas tree skirts, pillow covers, ornaments, wreaths, pins, jewelry, bird feeders and wooden items. A Silent Auction featuring many unusual Tricky Trays will also be held. These two venues will give you a chance to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. > Thousands of people have enjoyed this festival since its inception. Rev. Wayne Lupole, pastor of Christ Church, on behalf of the entire congregation, invites you to experience this Yuletide treat. Admission to the event and the display is free. Parking is available on nearby municipal lots and on the lot adjacent to the church. Visitors should use the 210 West Green Street entrance, which is also ramped for handicap access.

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Brandon's Forever Home is a 501c3 charitable organization located in the heart of downtown Hazleton, PA created in 2014 to raise awareness about children in foster care and their need for permanent loving homes. It’s founding members, State Rep. Tarah Toohil and Attorney Lorine Angelo Ogurkis, realized the need in their community and decided to start the foundation to assist children in need and it has been growing ever since.

Each year we serve nearly 300 children and their families for the holidays providing an annual holiday party, visit with Santa and gifts.

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Please check back often as our list of children grows daily! Please have the gifts wrapped and tagged with the child's name and delivered to Brandon’s Forever Home no later than November 28th. We are located at 187 North Church Street, Hazleton, PA. Brandon’s Forever Home is also a food panty open to the public serving over 40 local families each week, we offer a mentor program for at risk foster teens, after school tutoring, seasonal activities, and provide counseling and assistance for fostering and adoptions. We are always looking for local foster or adoptive

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Savor The Season With Friendsgiving Comfort Foods Perfect For Sharing (Family Features) Few things go together quite like the holidays and comforting seasonal recipes.

Friendsgiving is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your second family with festive, fun recipes that stray a bit away from traditional fare.

When time is short during the season's hustle and bustle but you're craving a savory meal, reach for an ingredient like READ German Potato Salad, which can be the shortcut you need to get Potato, Turkey and Veggie Casserole on the table quickly.

Dessert is a must during the holidays, and this Cranberry-Beet Bundt Cake with OrangeWalnut Glaze draws its unique flavor from Aunt Nellie's Beets and a sweet blend of spices and seasonings.

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Cranberry-Beet Bundt Cake with Orange-Walnut Glaze Ingredients: 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie's Sliced Pickled Beets, drained 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided 1 1/4 cups dried sweetened cranberries 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup vegetable oil

1orange, zest only, finely grated 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk Orange-Walnut Glaze: 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 orange, zest only, finely grated 1/4 cup orange juice, plus additional (optional) 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 cup finely chopped walnuts Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Butter and lightly flour fluted 10-inch Bundt pan.

In food processor, puree beets and 1 cup sugar until smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping down sides of bowl once.

In small bowl, cover cranberries with hot water.

In medium mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.

In large mixing bowl using electric mixer on medium-high, beat remaining sugar, eggs, butter and oil2-3 minutes until light and smooth.

Blend in beet puree. Add orange zest and vanilla; mix until blended. Add half of flour mixture; beat on low until smooth. Add buttermilk; beat on low until smooth then add remaining flour mixture, beating until blended. Drain cranberries; fold into batter.

Turn batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake on center rack 45-50 minutes.

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ing bowl, combine sugar and orange zest. Add orange juice; whisk until smooth. Whisk in butter. Add additional juice, if necessary.

Spoon glaze over cake while still warm. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serves 16 Potato, Turkey and Veggie Casserole Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon, olive oil 3/4 pound extra-lean ground turkey breast 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 can (15 ounces) READ German Potato Salad 1/2 cup light sour cream 2 cups frozen, thawed mixed vegetables, drained nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup bread crumbs Ingredients: Heat oven to 350 F. In large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil.

Add turkey, thyme, garlic powder, pepper and salt, if desired. Cook 5-7 minutes, until cooked through, stirring occasionally and breaking turkey into large crumbles.

Stir in potato salad and sour cream. Add vegetables; stir to combine. Spray 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon in casserole mixture.

Toss together bread crumbs and remaining oil. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake 30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

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by Lori Verderame

This holiday season, home décor takes center stage. Lights, wreaths, seasonal plants are all the rage. So, as you decorate your home to receive visitors, why not highlight your cherished objects and family heirlooms?

As you dig out last year’s gift wrap from your closets, attics, and storage areas, take some time to look for those family heirlooms that are “too precious” for everyday display.

Now’s the time to display them proudly around your home.

Revive those objects that remind you of loved ones from years past, family gatherings, or vacations. Photo frames that present slide shows of digital images scanned from old fashioned snapshots are great conversation starters. Pull out those old high school yearbooks, scrapbooks, and wedding albums and give them center stage on the family room coffee table.

Don’t stop there, bring out special objects for reminiscing. While there are always the tried and true heirlooms that make it to the holiday table like Mom’s Staffordshire china Turkey Platter or Grandpa’s favorite Football

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Assemble old Girl Scout patches, swim goggles, or fishing lures. For the powder room or guest bedrooms fill a memory bowl with the costume jewelry that were used by the kids when they played dress up. You can even fill a bowl with slips of paper asking guests to share something about their history like “what was the number of your college dorm room?” or “name the store where you bought your high school prom dress” or “what was the phone number at your first job?” It’s fun!

Paper, Paper, Paper Paper collectibles or ephemera as they call it in the antiques world is always interesting.

Fill a decorative hat box with old newspaper articles about your home town, high school, favorite vacation spot, etc. Add in some old school report cards, class pictures, i.d. cards from jobs, maps to vacation cabins, school photos, college i.d. cards, old passports, expired library cards and driver’s licenses for variety. These items that can liven up a holiday gathering with chatter. The boxes can be simply placed on the floor near a comfy chair

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or by the hearth.

Choose boxes that are colorful or holiday themed.

Make a real key chain for this year’s holiday trees or string of lights. Just knot old keys and tags from your first car, roller skates, apartment door, or school locker on a long piece of string or twine along Construction paper with a tag stating Apple school projthe key’s origin like ect by Jack.

“Locker 754 from Martindale High School” or “John’s first car: 1987 Buick Regal”. Add this “key chain” to the holiday string of lights or on a holiday tree or topiary in the foyer or family room.

To decorate all rooms in the house with family heirlooms, hang Grandma’s cocktail dress and beaded purse from the 1960s on a guest room door. Feature Grandpa’s golf clubs in the corner of the foyer so they can be seen as guests enter. Place an old crystal punch bowl with old ornaments on the dining room table or toss your kids mittens into a floursugar-coffee-tea canister set on the kitchen counter.

Don’t forget to dig out those old school projects made by you or your kids like whiteglue macaroni picture frames or masterpiece drawings from grade school. No need to frame them professionally, just carefully place them on small inexpensive table easels that you can buy at the hobby store and position them around the holiday dessert buffet table.

You can even tape them to the cabinet in the garage or mudroom to brighten up that busy space that will be used by the whole family after a game of Thanksgiving afternoon touch football.

Use family heirlooms for home décor to spark memories and make the holidays bright. Happy Holidays!

Dr. Lori Verderame is the award-winning Ph.D. antiques appraiser and artifacts expert on History channel’s #1 rated TV show, The Curse of Oak Island, about the world’s oldest treasure hunt. Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events and evaluates everything from family heirlooms to flea market finds for worldwide audiences. Visit www.

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Don’t miss our Black Friday Week Sale from November 21st to 25th (closed Thanksgiving)! We will have steep discounts and specials for a limited time as we reduce our inventory for next year.

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in Russia and Dubai. Patrick is active in haute couture in London and New York, with varieties of painted handbags, leather goods, and designer clothing. We still have pastels by Matthew Connelly from Austin, TX and Zlatina Ivanova from Sophia, Bulgaria. Small, charming photographs from Steve Glicken as well as many by John Prendergast are on display. Christopher Bird from Kansas City, MO has portrait drawings and paintings for you. We have small acrylic paintings on paper by Lynne Pauley, an academic painter from PA and Delaware. We still have several portrait drawings and floral/animal paintings on paper by Shirley Gloman specially priced for our customers. For Sci-Fi fans, we have a couple of small surreal ballpoint drawing by Florent Benoit from Paris. And many other artists to be named!

A small show, “Fairy Tale Art,” consists of watercolors by Robin Spring Bloom, a local artist. They have fantasy imagery and text, perfect for a child’s room!

Mark your calendar: November 15th we will have a visiting artist, Phil “PK” Benbow from New York showing his series of fantastic charcoal paintings available at an evening reception. It is open to the public. PK is a phenomenal talent and we’re very lucky to have him here for the day!

We will be closed January and February but can be reached for special requests by phone.

Top Tips For Buying Safe Toys

by Joan Lawrence NAPS)—For happier holidays with your family, here are answers to parents’ most frequently asked questions about toy safety: Q. How do I pick out safe toys?

A. Choose a toy that matches your child’s age and interests. Always follow the age grading on toy packaging and be sure to keep toys labeled 3+ away from children under 3. These toys may contain small parts, which are a choking hazard.

Q. Are certain toy brands safer than others?

A. All toys sold in the U.S. must comply with strict federal safety standards.

So when you shop at a reputable retailer, you can feel confident that the toys sold in the establishment are safe.

Q. Is it safe to buy a toy from a seller I’m not familiar with?

A. Whether online or in person, shop only at retailers you know and trust.

Store staff at established businesses will be knowledgeable about the toys on their shelves and websites. Exercise caution when buying toys at flea markets, garage sales and unknown online sellers, as these vendors may not be monitoring for recalled products.

Q. How do I find out if a toy has been recalled?

A. Only 0.003 percent of the 3 billion toys sold each year are recalled. Stay informed by visiting PlaySafe.org for a current list of recalled products.

Q. What’s your last piece of advice for parents?

A. Always supervise your children at play and demonstrate the correct way to use a toy or game.

For more tips on toy safety, visit www.PlaySafe.org, now available in English and Spanish.

Ms. Lawrence, the “Toy Safety Mom,” is a lifelong child safety advocate with more than 20 years of experience in the toy industry and senior vice president of standards and regulatory affairs at The Toy Association.

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Three trips each day will travel from the Minersville Station to south of Schuylkill Haven and back, a fifteen-mile, 70-minute roundtrip, with departures at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 and 3:30 p.m. Santa rides every train and talks with every child!

Railway Restoration Project 113 maintains and operates the steam locomotive that pulls the trains – the only steam-powered Santa trains in northeastern Pennsylvania in 2018 – and the Reading & Northern Railroad provides the coaches.

Tickets cost $14 for every person 12 years old and up and $9 for every child 3-11; those under 3 ride free. Every rider of every age requires a ticket.

Families wishing to ride may order their tickets by sending a check, made out to Project 113, to Project 113 Santa Train, 113 East Sunbury Street, Minersville PA 17954. Please indicate the date and time of the train you wish

to ride, how many adult tickets, how many children's tickets, and how many free tickets. Ticket orders must also come with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Project 113 does not accept reservations and does not accept credit cards.

Tickets also go on sale at the Minersville Borough Building, 2 East Sunbury Street, office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MondayThursday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The borough likewise accepts cash or check only, with no credit card sales.

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Project 113 will gladly answer questions at 570-544-8300.

With the cooperation of partner Reading & Northern, anthracite-burning locomotive #113, built in 1923, powers passenger excursions from Minersville a few times each year, offering affordable, familyfriendly opportunities to experience the golden age of train travel.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit, Project 113 works to preserve the history of railroading in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, thanks to the generous donations of individuals, corporations, and foundations from throughout the county and throughout the United States. The locomotive, a rolling ambassador from times past, brings our region's history to life. For more information, visit RRProject113.org.

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• Cook extras for the cookie exchange. A baking party is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season. The delightful aromas and hours of laughter blend with the sweet treats for a cheery (and tasty) tradition. This year, instead of simply baking cookies to trade with your friends, encourage everyone to bake several extra batches and take them to a local soup kitchen or senior living community.

• Extend a seasonal icon. The ringing bells and red kettles found outside of retailers across the nation are nearly as symbolic of the holiday season as twinkling lights and rednosed reindeer. During the holiday season,

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• Add a special pre-dinner starter. The holidays bring plenty of opportunities for celemore than 3 million families and children rely on The Salvation Army to provide them with a warm meal on Christmas Day or toys for their children. This year, the organization is making it easy to extend those kettle collections offline as well with the Fight for Good campaign, which allows you to create your own fundraiser, including setting a goal and designating the cause you'd like to support.

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If all the holiday prep and bustle is giving your inner Grinch a migraine, you may find yourself in very good company! A recent Coinstar survey, conducted among 2,000 adults by Atomik Research, uncovered some of these hidden attitudes toward the holidays.

The findings revealed truths behind the following five myths we often cling to when it comes to the holiday season.

• Myth No. 1: Regifting is in poor taste.

Many people have a secret stash tucked into drawers and stuffed way back into closets: Presents from the past they don't really want but the guilt is too strong to let them go.

If you think regifting is a tacky solution to lightening the load, here's a good secret you should know. Nearly two-thirds of us (65 percent) do it anyway, according to the survey. So if you can picture your aunt's wide grin when she sees that over-the-top holiday sweater, by all means, wrap it up and give it to her. She'll commend you for your excellent taste and your holiday budget will also give a tiny gasp of relief.

• Myth No. 2: Sticking to a holiday budget is just too hard. After past failures to make a holiday budget, you decided it's just easier to close your eyes and dive into a credit coma until January. Because it's impossible to keep up with the unexpected extras that keep popping up: added gifts, events, replacement decorations, holiday attire and food. Here's a reality check. Some 68 percent of people stick to a holiday budget. Maybe past failures can be chalked up to not having enough information to create a good plan. Look back on last year's bank and credit card statements to help you make a better plan for this year.

• Myth No. 3: Adding spare change to your budget doesn't add up. These days, you think pocket change won't even cover the cost of a cup of coffee. Which is why you may not be in the habit of counting on your change to fill out your holiday budget. Remember this: Most people who cash in spare change have more than they think, and according to the survey that's about $78 on average. So don't

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discount the power of pocket change. Grab a container and explore the nooks and crannies of your house just to see what you find.

Check handbags, car consoles, spare change jars, dresser drawers and sofa cushions. With this new cash stash, you can easily knock out an item or two on your budget.

• Myth No. 4: Spending time with family is what the holidays are all about. No better occasion than the holidays to spend quality time with your family, eating a delicious meal, followed by opening gifts in the soft glow of the fireplace and twinkling lights. If picturing your extended family in this idyllic holiday scene is more than a stretch of the imagination, you're not alone. One in five people say they'd rather bow out of the family celebration. In fact, they'd prefer to spend time with friends, be alone or go to work. But for those who enjoy family time, holidays are perfect for making new memories.

• Myth No. 5: Gift-giving comes from the heart. Ideally, every single gift is a pure expression of love and generosity from the giver, right? Wrong. You probably have a competitive gift giver in your group. And maybe it's even you! One quarter of Americans confessed to getting into an altogether different kind of holiday spirit when it comes to buying presents. They want to be the one behind the most talked-about, flashiest or best gift at the gathering. Whatever the motivation, keep on giving.

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Pests Might Be Hiding On Your Christmas Tree (Family Features) There could be more than just presents hiding beneath your Christmas tree this year. After all, "'tis the season for wintertime pest infestations."

This holiday season, be on the lookout for aphids, which are ant-sized insects that can spread more than 150 different plant viruses.

Although harmless to humans, these pests can be formidable foes to many types of vegetation, including tomatoes, cucumbers and rose bushes.

While aphids are often associated with outdoor gardens, during the winter months they can make a home inside by hitching a ride aboard foliage, shrubbery and, most commonly, Christmas trees. Once inside the warmer air of your home, these pests believe it's spring and begin rapidly reproducing.

Knowing how to identify and prevent aphids with these tips from Orkin Entomologist Glen Ramsey can help you protect your home, and Christmas tree, this holiday season.

• Identify the Pest. Although aphids are small, they are usually visible to the naked eye. When looking for aphids, look for softbodied insects with long legs and antennae.

These insects vary in color, ranging from green to red or black, but all share a distinctive, pear-like shape and tend to hang out in dense groups alongside Christmas tree trunks or plant stems.

• Look for Evidence. Aphids feed on plant juices, attacking leaves, flowers, stems and roots. When aphids feed, they secrete a thick, sugary liquid called honeydew. Oftentimes, honeydew results in a fungal growth known

as sooty mold. This mold can give branches and leaves a speckled, black appearance.

• Prevent the Problem. While looking for Christmas trees, ask the retailer if the firs have been previously inspected for aphids. Before loading the tree into your vehicle, inspect the branches and shake the tree vigorously to ensure no aphids are present. The tree may lose a few needles, but this could prevent an infestation. In addition, releasing lady bugs or lacewings, which are natural predators, in your garden may help reduce aphid populations.

• Treat Any Issues. Although aphids won't cause harm to your family, they can certainly be a bit of a pain. If you spot a few aphids, simply spray them off with water or vacuum them up. However, if you notice a fullfledged infestation, you may need to cut off the infested branches or remove the tree from your home entirely.

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• Step two: Light it up. Once you find the perfect tree, figure out how many lights you really need. Griffith suggests using at least 150 lights per foot of tree to decorate just the tips. For more depth, use at least 250 lights per foot. And consider LED lights. Griffith notes that while upgrading to LEDs may be expensive initially, they're a good investment in that these lights burn much cooler, last longer and are more energy efficient.

• Step three: Think in thirds. One of Griffith's best practices: decorate in thirds.

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Stylize with ornaments While lights create seasonal glow, ornaments dazzle and delight, bringing out the child in all of us. Our choice of ornaments reflect more than individual style and taste they're distinctively sentimental.

"Annual ornaments are always popular from a nostalgic standpoint because of the special memories connected to each one," says collectibles specialist Kristen Pulley. "For instance, those made by Lenox China are very dear to me because of my two daughters. I started a collection for each of them when they were born - I began the teddy bear series for one and the gingerbread man for the other. As they got older and started decorating the tree, they liked them so much that now I have to get two of each series every year. It's become part of our family tradition."

Among Replacements' most sought after holiday annuals, the Wallace Sleigh Bell and Gorham Snowflake collections remain family favorites, having been in production going on 50 years.

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"One of my favorite techniques is adding bullion to a tree," Griffith says. "Bullion is a very thin wire you add on the outside tips in geometric shapes that gives the tree a different kind of texture, movement and depth. It really adds richness to the tree, and the way the light reflects off this wire looks very luxe."

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From time-saving meal options to ideas that encourage everybody to take part in the festivities, consider these tips to help make it easy to keep guests of all ages entertained: • Simply catch up. Once the whole crew gets together, make a game out of giving everyone the chance to catch up. Put topics in a hat and draw to determine which category you'll hear about, such as "favorite vacation this year" or

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Festival Of Wreaths Fundraiser Planned A new fundraising event is being planned in Downtown Hazleton to benefit the Hazleton Art League and the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress as both organizations partner on plans to renovate and operate the new City Art Center.

The Festival of Wreaths, a holiday exhibit of decorated wreaths and donated art, will be held in association with the December 7th First Friday Wassailfest & Holiday Night Market in Downtown Hazleton. The public will have a chance to view the exhibit from 4:00-8:00 PM and vote on their favorites.

The wreaths and artwork will be auctioned off later that evening via a Silent Auction in the new gallery of the City Art Center building (31 W. Broad St.), which is undergoing renovation.

The organizations hope to have at least 20 wreaths on display that have been creatively decorated by local designers, families, businesses, and organizations. Donated art by local artists will also be exhibited. Awards for best wreaths will be presented by the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds will jointly benefit the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progess and the Hazleton Art League.

Anyone interested in decorating a wreath or donating artwork should register before the November 15th deadline. Thanks to the

generous sponsorship of Attorney and Mrs. Robert S. Sensky, wreaths and canvases will be provided at no charge to all who register.

Decorators can choose from live balsam fir, birch, or grapevine wreaths, which will be provided by Smith Floral. Straw and styrofoam wreaths are also available, or decorators may create their own wreaths from non-traditional materials. The drop off for decorated wreaths and artwork will be Nov 30- Dec 2nd. Event rules and design guidelines can be found at www.downtownhazleton.org, or by calling Kathy Bestwick at 610-996-2254 or emailing kathybestwick11@gmail.com.

The future art center will be one of over a dozen locations participating in the 3rd An-

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Community Calendar November/December 2018 November 1-13 Instead of the usual store-bought dessert to top-off your Thanksgiving feast, try a delicious award-winning pumpkin pie from Heritage Hill Senior Community, 800 6th Street in Weatherly.

Pie pick-up is Tuesday, November 20 from 2-5 p.m., located at 800 Sixth Street in Weatherly.

Choose from traditional pumpkin or pumpkin cheesecake. The cost per pie is $15 for traditional pumpkin and $17 for pumpkin cheesecake with proceeds going to the 2019 fundraising efforts for the Hill’s Angels team to support the Alzheimer’s Association. There is a limited number of pies available; orders due by Tuesday, November 13. Please call Rachael or Jessica at 570-4274500 to place your order.

nation will give a local child hope and a reason dio.com or call 570-645-4228. Benefits Amerito believe in their future. For more information can Cancer Society. about the Toys for Tots campaign visit www. toysfortots.org, or call Debbie at 570-427-4500. November 15-18 The Holy Name of Jesus Parish, West Hazleton November 4 (formerly Transfiguration) announces it’s Used Join us for our monthly breakfast Sunday, No- Book Sale. The sale will be held at the Parish vember 4 from 8am to 12noon at Good Shep- Center lower level auditorium (former school herd Church, 87 S. Hunter Highway in Drums. building). Thursday, November 15 and Friday, Menu will include eggs (any style), bacon, ham November 16 10am-4pm, Saturday, Novem& sausage (choice of two), pancakes, potatoes, ber 17 10am-4pm and after the 4pm Mass to toast, fresh fruit, yogurt, assorted pastries & bev- 6pm and Sunday, November 18, 11am-3pm erages. Adults - $7, Children 4 to 12 - $3, & 3 (Bag Day). The proceeds will benefit the Capital Campaign for the on-going renovation of the and under are free. former Transfiguration School building. There is Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce plenty of parking available and handicapped acStreet in Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) cessibility. For further information or questions, invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch” on Sunday, November 1-30 contact Mary Ann Heller 570-454-3215 or BerHelp brighten the spirits of children in need November 4 from 12 to 2pm or until the food nie Antolick 570-455-2413. Come stock up on this holiday season when you join Heritage Hill runs out. Come enjoy a hot meal, something Senior Community in efforts to collect new, sweet and great company! Open to the public. books for the upcoming winter!! unwrapped toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Eat in only, please. We look forward to seeing Program. Throughout November bring a new, you all!! We also welcome you to attend our November 16 unwrapped toy to Heritage Hill, 800 6th St., worship service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult Heritage Hill Senior Community, 800 6th Weatherly, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Your do- Sunday school at 10am. Every Wednesday we Street in Weatherly, is going back to the fabulous decades of the 1950s, 60s and 70s with a Solid offer Prayer at 6pm, Bible Institute at 7pm.

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November 24 Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner” to be held on Saturday, November 24 from 12 to 2pm or until the food runs out. Open to the public… Eat-In only, no take-out or deliveries available! We look forward to seeing you all! We also welcome you to attend our worship service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sunday school at 10am. Every Wednesday we offer Prayer at 6pm, Bible Institute at 7pm.

Kick off your Holiday Shopping at the Small Business Saturday Holiday Craft Show, Saturday, November 24. The craft show will be held at the American Legion Post 76, 305 E. Diamond Ave in Hazleton from 10am to 4pm. There will be tricky-trays, food, 50/50, crafters, vendors and much more. Come out and support your small local crafters, vendors & the American Legion Post 76.

December 1 & 2 20th Annual Christkindlfest, Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 from Noon to 5pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 210 W. Green Street in Hazleton. Free admission. Fun for the whole family! See the Sound & Light Fontanini Nativity Display and St. Nicholas. Plus, Silent Auction, Crafts, Candy, Homemade Foods, Baked Goodies and a wide variety of local entertainment. For more information, call the church office at 570-454-3542 on weekday mornings.

by Virginia Buckley Kim & Bob Martin of Bentwood Village Drums, Pennsylvania are rallying their friends and family to help support their eldest son Alexander “Alex” Martin (27) through difficult times. Alex was diagnosed in July with Stage 3 hereditary colon cancer. Recently, he completed five Alex Martin weeks of daily combined chemotherapy and radiation and will undergo surgery in November at Geisinger Medical Center Wilkes-Barre to have his entire colon removed. After the new year, Alex will undergo a second round of chemotherapy. He has been unable to work since July. He is upbeat and strong during his fight, but now needs the support of his community, family and friends to help with his costly medical expenses and living costs to help him and his family to get through the tough times ahead.

On Sunday December 2nd, 2018 from 11am to 5pm the family will be hosting an Italian Pasta Dinner & Tricky Tray Benefit, at St. Michaels Hall, 300 Fern St, Freeland. This event is open to the public with free parking.

Take outs will also be available. Tickets are on

sale now for $8.00 for adults, otherwise, they will be $10.00 at the door. Children 3-12 years old are $4.50 and under 3 years of age are free.

There will also be a 50/50 drawing, a BIGTICKET raffle with premium prizes such as a Flat Screen TV, Teeth Whitening session, Mani Pedi SPA gift, Auto Detailing pkg, Concert Tickets and much more! Over 35 Holiday Themed Gift baskets - Bake Sale featuring cookies, fudge, breads, cupcakes and more - face painting, live entertainment and more!!

We are looking for tricky tray donations and volunteers are needed to make this benefit successful. For more information on volunteering, donating or if you would like to pre-order your tickets, please contact Kim at 570-788-6674 or email alexmartinbenefit@ gmail.com .

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Cranberry Cheese Ball Bites Ingredients: 12 oz. cream cheese, softened 3/4 c. shredded white Cheddar 1/4 c. shredded Parmesan 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. garlic powder kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. dried cranberries, roughly chopped Rosemary, cut into 3" pieces, bottom leaves removed Directions: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Form into 18 small balls and refrigerate until firm, 1 hour.

Roll balls into cranberries and insert one sprig of rosemary into each ball.

Serve. (If not serving right away, loosely cover with plastic wrap and return to fridge. Let sit at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.)

2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. barbecue sauce 1 (14-oz.) can cranberry sauce 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. olive oil Chopped parsley, for garnish Directions: Make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine beef with egg, panko breadcrumbs, garlic, and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into small balls, about the size of ping pong balls.

Make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk toCranberry Brie Bites gether barbecue sauce, cranberry sauce and Ingredients: chili powder.

1 tube crescent dough In a large skillet over medium-high heat, Cooking spray, for pan heat olive oil. Add meatballs in a single layer Flour, for rolling out dough and sear on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.

8 oz. wheel Brie Pour sauce into the skillet and let meatballs 1 c. whole berry cranberry sauce simmer in sauce until cooked through, about 1/2 c. chopped pecans 10 minutes. Reduce heat if the sauce is boil6 sprigs of rosemary, cut into 1" pieces. ing to rapidly.

Directions: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Preheat oven to 375° and grease a mini Serves 6 muffin tin with cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, roll out crescent dough, and pinch seams together. Cut into 24 squares.

Place squares into muffin tin slots.

Cut brie into small pieces and place inside the crescent dough. Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce, some chopped pecans, and one little sprig of rosemary.

Bake until the crescent is golden, about 15 minutes.

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Orange Cranberry Bread with Honey Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 2 eggs ½ cup milk ½ cup Chobani Greek Honey yogurt or other low-fat Greek yogurt 1 cup cranberries Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an

8x4x2 inch loaf pan and set aside. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in orange zest. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and set aside.

In a medium bowl, beat eggs with a fork.

Stir in milk and yogurt. Add mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. Fold in cranberries.

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Serve with thin apple slices for garnish. Serves 4 Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts With Cranberries & Pecans Ingredient: 1 lb. brussels sprouts, de-stemed and halved 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 1/3 cup pecans 1/2 cup barley 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt & pepper Directions: Prepare barley according to package instructions. Heat brussels sprouts and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season with salt & pepper. Cook for 7-9 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Stir to coat and remove from heat. Toss barley, sprouts, cranberries, and pecans in a large bowl. Top with gorgonzola. Serves 3-4

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Chocolate Platters Have Replaced Cheese Platters At Parties (BPT) - Whether a five-course holiday event, laid-back coctail party or progressive dinner, what separates average from impressive entertaining is innovative and original ideas. One way to catch the attention of your guests while tempting their taste buds is to feature chocolate pairings in your entertaining itinerary.

Fine chocolates add decadence to any event, but they are relatable and broadly enjoyed. Chocolate platters have replaced cheese platters at soirees, but what's really on trend is chocolate pairings. This interactive offering is a conversation starter that will delight guests - the perfect way to conclude a meal with friends or family.

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The Company Men To Appear In November The third concert of The Greater Hazleton Concert Series’ 201819 season will feature The Company Men. With their snazzy business suits and skinny neckties, they might seem at first glance to be a quartet of ad execs straight out of TV’s Mad Men. Place them onstage in front of mikes and backed by a four-piece rock band and they turn into a hot new singing group.

The Company Men will appear at 7:30 PM, Friday, November 16th, in the Hazleton Area High School Auditorium located at 1601 West 23rd Street.

Billed as “America’s First Mashup Group,” The Company Men (Stuart Ambrose, Shawn Perucca, Brian Purcell, and Daniel Tatar) perform what used to be called medleys, “mashups” of song hits spanning the past six decades of American music history. The Company Men offer a night of hits with over 50 songs in 90 minutes.

Take for instance their opening number, which starts off with Purcell and Perucca

inviting the audience to “Get Ready” (cause here they come), then segues effortlessly into Ambrose and Tatar lighting their very own “Firework” before Purcell makes magic with “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic.”

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Together, these four stage stars seem poised to conquer the club world … and beyond, with slick Motown-inspired dance moves choreographed by Leah Seminario, sensational solos, and some of the tightest harmonies in town.

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An Army Nurse To Remember Katherine R. Jump a former resident of Wilkes-Barre and ExKelayres resident in Pennsylvania, who was a retired Col. died at the age of 82 on De-

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In May of 1941, Jump was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps and served during World War II, the Korean War, and The Vietnam War. She was ordered into the government service for a three-year period and she reported to Eustis, V.A. on or about May 6th. In December of that year, herself and six other nurses were

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sent to Hawaii where they arrived at North Sector General Hospital, only 10 days after the attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor.

After Hawaii, she returned to the mainland where she was assigned to the Valley Forge General Hospital in Phoenixville. She soon rose in rank and became Captain in 1946.

Some of her assignments in the United States included Tilton General Hospital, Fort Dix, New Jersey, and Brooke Army Medical Center & Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Upon leaving the Brooke Army Medical Center, Jump was cited for “Most Outstanding Performance of Duty” as operating room supervisor from August 10, 1959 to October 5, 1960. In the same year, she also became an operating room supervisor and named Chief of Nursing Service at Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington D.C. during which time she rose in rank again and became a full Colonel and her promotion brought much distinction because there were only five other officers in the Army Nurse Corps who held the rank of full Colonel.

She was also presented the MacArthur Medal from the Walter Reed Hospital. The presentation was made for those who served General of the Army Douglas MacArthur during his last weeks at the hospital. General MacArthur requested the presentation in gratitude for their service. Along with General Douglas MacArthur, Jump was also in the medical teams who cared for President Johnson. She was a friend of General Dwight Eisenhower and was present at his bedside when the former President passed away. In 1963, she was the first woman elected President of a class at the U.S. Army Management School at Fort Belvoir, V.A. She was the only woman in her 45 male dominated class who attended the three-week course for the army’s promising administrators.

Katherine was recommended for a promotion to Brigadier General which would have given her the honor of becoming the first woman General in any of the armed services. However, she retired as Chief of Nursing from Walter Reed Hospital on March 31, 1968.

Katherine R. Jump was a wonderful woman who is still being admired and remembered today by her loving family in the WilkesBarre and Hazleton areas. Zachary Lee, Katherine’s distant cousin is happy to have learned about her admirable duty to her country and will make sure her legacy lives on.

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In 1995, a small plot located on The Sophia Coxe House grounds was set aside with markers and flags as a tribute to all veterans.

This past year, a project was placed in motion to honor two veterans who were members of the Coxe family - Major Alexander B. Coxe and Major Charles B. Coxe, both veterans of The United States Army, having served (without compensation) during the Civil War era. stepped forward to make his project a reality.

Benjamin Sabatos, a member of The Boy Ben's interest in history and the Coxe famScouts of America, Troop 473, Freeland, ily enabled him to research the Coxe brothers and their service to our country. His goal was to erect a small monument of remembrance on the Coxe grounds. This project, being historic in nature, would also assist him to meet all requirements and attain the rank of Eagle sponsored by Scout. Ben is a true example of the creed that scouts live by. He is diligent and dedicated T in all his efforts. This endeavor, like all Eagle N &S AV E MO Scout projects, required many hours of labor

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On November 10th, his contribution to history and veterans will be formally dedicated.

The Sophia Coxe Memorial Foundation and Education Center has supported several other Eagle Scout projects in the past few years, all enhancing the property and grounds of the Coxe House, located in Drifton, Pennsylvania.

We invite you to call and reserve a tour of the historic Coxe House and take a walk around the grounds. Tours are given the first Sunday of each month, May through November, from 1-4 PM. All tours are RSVP only, by contacting Bryan Dunnigan, Education Coordinator, at 570-956-6706. Please note that the Coxe House will be closed due to reconstruction of the front porch and will resume tours and events beginning March 2019.

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1968 World Champion Detroit Tigers and Tommy Matchick’s Big Moments

by Rich Lipinski

When Russ Canzler of Conyngham made his Major League Debut in 2011, he broke a nearly 40-year long drought of MLB players from the Hazleton area. Tommy Matchick of Drifton was the most recent before Canzler, playing his last game in 1972. Matchick spent 6 years in the majors and played 292 games.

While it wasn’t a very long career, he had his best moments during the Tigers magical World Series title run in 1968.

The 1968 Tigers will forever be known as Motown’s version of the Comeback Kids, rallying from a 3-games-to-1 deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals for a memorable World Series title. The team, with players such as future hall of famer Al Kaline and all-stars Norm Cash, Willie Horton, Mickey Lolich, Bill Freehan, and Denny McLain, had already demonstrated its penchant for late-inning victories during the regular season. Of the 30 games the never-say-die team won in its last at-bat, several role players unexpectedly rose to the occasion. The most dramatic of these occurred in a series opener against the Baltimore Orioles, the Tigers’ closest rival in the standings.

It was July 19, 1968. With more than 53,000 fans in Tiger Stadium and down 4-2 in the ninth, the Tigers clawed back to within a run. With two outs and Freehan on first, the game boiled down to a confrontation between ace reliever Moe Drabowsky and Tommy Matchick.

The slightly-built reserve infielder battled Drabowsky to a full count. Then, the righthanded reliever grooved one. Matchick, a career .215 hitter with little power, whipped his bat around from the left side of the plate.

Miraculously, the ball sliced through the humid air and smashed into the overhang in right field, giving the Tigers a stunning 5-4 victory and sending the crowd into hysterics.

“I just wanted to make contact,” the Tigers’ newest hero explained. “It was the biggest hit of my career”.

1968, his rookie season, was the biggest of Matchick’s six major league seasons. Of the four home runs he hit in the majors, three came in the Year of the Tiger. Each was stroked at Tiger

Stadium.

The Baltimore Orioles spent the season chasing the Tigers and Matchick was pain to them on more than one occasion. On May 7th he hit a pinch double to beat them again in ninth. He was also part of a very rare 1-63 triple play against the Orioles on September 1st.

It is said that champions live forever, and in Detroit Tiger’s history Tommy Matchick’s home run and the team’s improbable 1968 World series win secured his baseball immortality.

In 2008, George Cantor wrote The Good, Bad and the Ugly: Detroit’s Heart Pounding, Jaw Dropping, Gut Wrenching Moments. In his book, he devoted a chapter to Matchick. He describes Matchick as a Huck Finn look-a-like who was part of a very mediocre three-headed shortstop platoon.

Cantor said, “This dirty-uniform type of player home run summarized the whole season”.

The win gave the Tigers breathing room in the pennant race and they never looked back.

Matchick’s home run can be found on YouTube, along with many interviews that he continues to give about it and the 1968 season.

He is a regular on the reunion tour and makes a few visits a year back to Detroit.

Matchick spent 1969 with the Tigers, again serving as a valuable role player. In December, he was traded to the Boston Red Sox for Dalton Jones, and spent the next couple of years bouncing around among several Ameri-

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can League teams. Four more years in the minor leagues followed, but Tommy never again got to play a part in The Show. The ’68 campaign had been the pinnacle of his professional baseball career.

Matchick, who is 75, lives in Toledo, Ohio and works for an Aerial Photography Company. For more information on Matchick, check out his bio at sabr.org. The biography written

by Mike Lassman is a very thorough telling of Tommy Matchick’s career and his life before and after baseball.

Until next time, keep the e-mails flowing to hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com or on Twitter @ hardcoalbasebal.

(Sources for this article in WKTV- Youtube. com interview. detriotathletic.com. Tommy Matchick by Mike Lassmanm sabr.org. The Good, Bad and Ugly, Detriot Tigers, by George Cantor. An October to Remember by Brendan Donnelly)

November Is Senior Pet Month

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

Nearly all of the problems that haunt many of our older patients can be helped with changes in diet, nutritional supplements, and other relatively easy treatments.

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MASTER GARDENER: Reflections On The 2018 Growing Season

by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener It finally warmed in May – with a ven- cord. Our average temperature of 74.1° was geance. We had our first 90° day on May 3, 3.6° above normal. which was accompanied by the high humidity which plagued us for the balance of spring, summer and fall. We had extended periods The best thing I can say about the growing of 90°+ days in July and August. Our hotseason this year is that it’s over! Once again test day was July 2, when the thermometer we had a very cold and wet spring. I was reached 96°. Especially notable were our very weeks behind in planting my spring crops. warm nighttime temperatures. I remember Weeds had completely taken over my beds an almost consistent low temperature of 68° before I had a chance to prepare them for for much of the summer. The high humidplanting, and they dominated the landscape ity did not allow for any significant nighttime throughout the growing season. cooling. August was the fifth warmest on reAugust was also the second wettest since “THE ULTIMATE KITCHEN & BATH PLACE” official record-keeping began in 1901. Our average rainfall for the month is 3.4 inches.

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We had abundant tomatoes, but many of them had hard white areas at the stem end caused by potassium deficiency. Our peppers grew slowly and produced small fruit, even though we applied additional fertilizer. Other gardeners reported early and prolific beans and cucumbers, but our first plantings failed to germinate because of the wet ground, and we had to replant. The beans then produced well, but the cucumbers became diseased early in the season and yielded a small crop.

Onions and shallots were very disappointing,

but the garlic did surprisingly well. Broccolini did fairly well earlier in the year, but later suffered from insects and disease. The heavy rains and wind of September flattened several of the plants, ending the season early.

Ornamentals also suffered from the weather. Spring blossoms were very late in appearing and were quickly stripped from the trees by wind and rain. Many flowers were beaten down by rain, especially those which bloom later in the season. And the grass grew mightily! Not only did it require very frequent cutting, but the rain made it very difficult to do the mowing. As a result, it was often very high and left unsightly clumps, requiring raking. Our yard was far from attractive this year – and no fun at all to care for.

Some unexpected things also occurred.

Our tomatoes always suffer from fungal disease, so I expected the excessive rain and humidity to devastate them. Oddly, they continued fungus-free much later into the season than usual. Similarly, our summer squash usually succumbs to squash bugs and/or disease by mid season, but this year it flourished into September. Of course, we couldn’t use much of its fruit because we were unable to harvest it at the proper time in the rainy weather. We also lost a large number of tomatoes because of the wet conditions.

We had a good crop of asparagus, although it was late because of the cold spring.

Our red and black raspberries produced exceptionally well, and the fruit was larger than usual. We lost the second crop of reds, however, because rain made them impossible to harvest.

Our hot, humid, rainy summer was no fun at all, and so far (I’m writing this on October 8) fall is no better. With global warming, it’s hard to be optimistic about the future.

Weather extremes are predicted as the temperature rises. The important lesson I learned this year is that we have to make our yard easier to maintain, or we’ll continue to be frustrated and exhausted.

Good riddance 2018!

Why Hvac Maintenance Is Important

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

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

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

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

When an HVAC unit is properly maintained the unit will run more efficiently. Research shows that dirty or unmaintained units need to work 20 percent harder to produce the same amount of cooling or heating as a well-maintained system. Less energy will be expended when it is running, which means less stress on the components of the system.

The less wear and tear on the unit means sim-

ple maintenance during the spring and fall months. Maintenance will be much quicker and smoother if a person takes the preventive steps to keep a system running in tip-top shape.

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

In the event of a problem, the part or component in question might still be under a warranty. This is another reason to maintain an HVAC unit on a regular basis. Most warranties are not valid if the unit is not properly maintained.

For many obvious reasons, HVAC maintenance is important. Scheduling regular checks and following through on fixing minor problems will help you enjoy the comfort of a system without the worry of it failing. A well-maintained system is likely to have less serious problems, meaning less hassle and unnecessary costs.

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Tire Safety And Care

by Thomas R. Buff Checking tire air pressure, and regular tire maintenance such as rotation, alignment and inspections can help you save money and keep your car safe. It can also extend the life of your tires and thus save you money. Simple things like checking your cars tire pressure to make sure that they are properly inflated can make a real difference in how long your tires last. Under or over-inflated tires don’t wear evenly and won’t last as long. For example, a tire that is consistently 20% under- inflated can last 20% less. That means a tire that should normally last 60,000 miles would be worn out by 48,000 miles. Also, since the front and rear axles and right and left sides of your car wear down your tires differently, rotating your tires regularly between the different positions will ensure they wear evenly and last longer. Tire maintenance can also save fuel costs, under-inflated tires are one of the biggest causes of using excess fuel. Underinflated tires have higher rolling resistance, which means it takes more effort from the engine to move your vehicle.

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The tires can leak air prematurely by due to accidental puncture, leaks in the valve or valve cap, or by wheel malfunction .Check your tire pressure before making a long trip.

For best results, check your tire pressure when tires are cool. Never check a tires pressure when it is hot.

Nitrogen or Air? Most tires are filled with compressed air. They have been for over a hundred years. But some tire retailers have started to put nitrogen into their customers’ tires. (Nitrogen is simply dry air with the oxygen removed. Air contains nearly 79% nitrogen already.) Because nitrogen replaces oxygen, less air can escape your tires, and your inflation pressure stays higher longer.

Unfortunately, there are other possible sources of leaks (tire/rim interface, valve, valve/ rim interface and the wheel) which prevent the guarantee of pressure maintenance for individuals using air or nitrogen inflation.

Nitrogen and compressed air can be mixed, if needed.

In order to effectively grip the road, remove water from the tread area and maintain control, your tires need to have a safe amount of remaining tread. If the grooves in the tire design have almost disappeared, the tire will simply not grip the road as well in wet and wintery conditions. We all know that our area is known for both. Proper tread depth is also required according to Pennsylvania State Inspection safety guidelines. It is recommended that you visually inspect the wear of your tires regularly. If your tires are approaching the legal limit or if you have any doubts, get them

checked by a tire professional.

There are a few ways to check your tire wear to stay within safe limits: 1. Check the tread wear with a tread depth gauge. Make sure the car is on hand brake and in first gear (for manual gearboxes) or park (for automatics). Check the depth of the main tread grooves in several places across and around the tire, using the gauge as instructed by its manufacturer. The legal minimum tread depth in the United States is 2/32nd's across the central three-quarters of the tread width and round its entire circumference.

2. Check the tread wear indicators. Tires have tread wear indicators molded into the base of the main grooves.

When the tread surface is worn to the same level as these indicators, the tire is at the legal limit and should be replaced.

3. Use the penny test Take a penny and hold Abe's body between your thumb and forefinger. Select a point on your tire where tread appears the lowest and place Lincoln's head into one of the grooves. If any part of Abe Lincoln's head is covered by the tread, you're driving with the legal and safe amount of tread. If your tread gets below that (approximately 2/32 of an inch), your car's ability to grip the road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced.

Tires are one of the most important components that affect your steering, suspension and braking systems. Stay ahead of the game by checking your tires visually at least once a month. Tires are sometimes neglected due to the fact that our vehicles have tire pressure monitoring systems. These systems are designed with safety in mind but it is our job to use them as a tool to assist us in maintaining our vehicles. Happy Motoring and Stay Safe!

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by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers Ever feel like you are walking with a nail in your heel? There’s a chance you have plantar fasciitis which is the most common form of heel pain. It affects more than 1 million Americans every year with 10% of us, myself included, suffering from it sometime in our lives. It can be more common amongst athletes and has been found to affect up to 22% of runners. So what is it and what can be done to fix it?

Plantar fasciitis is a problem that affects the plantar fascia, a band of soft tissue that runs along the bottom of our feet. Its role is to support and stabilize our feet when we stand and walk. Problems can happen for a number of reasons including overloading our feet, wearing bad shoes or having structural problems such as pronated feet or tight calf muscles.

When the fascia is overstressed, micro tears occur causing inflammation and pain. When not looked after the repetitive stress will eventually cause the fascia to degenerate, become weakened and in the more severe cases, tear.

The good news is that research has found 80-90% of people respond well to conservative treatment. Most people look to getting injections and medication which can help but many people do not know there are other treatments that can be helpful, leaving them walking around in pain for years. I hear this all the time.

Many people try heat/ice, stretching and exercise which is important but there is so much more to treatment than exercise. Treatment should focus on reducing the swelling, loosening tightness in the calf and foot and stimulating the scar tissue that develops to heal. This can be best done with treatment techniques such as Iontophoresis which is good for the inflammation, Soft tissue and Myofascial Releases which can be good for the tissue tightness and Myofascial Decompression which can help stimulate healing.

The key however to successful treatment is in keeping stress off the healing tissue. As most of us need to walk, this can be difficult and all the good work can be undone when you get back to real life. One of the best ways to unload the plantar fascia is through arch support taping. We are able to support your arch with tape unloading the stress on the plantar fascia. This allows you to be able to walk around without undoing all the work

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Dental Benefit Utilization: “Use It Or Lose It”

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Now that Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season are fast approaching our calendars are filling with obligations. Extra time is now at a premium and the last thing going through our minds is dental insurance and additional appointments prior to the year end.

Were you aware that by utilizing your dental insurance benefits before the end of the year, you could save hundreds if not thousands of dollars?

Most dental insurances run based upon a calendar year. If this holds true for your dental insurance the following are six reasons to put this magazine down and pick up the phone to schedule a dental appointment immediately.

1) By deferring dental treatment and avoiding your dental visit, you are at high risk of more advanced and costly dental expenses as time progresses. Today’s cavity, if left untreated, will result in tomorrow’s root canal and crown.

2) If you pay for your dental insurance on a monthly basis, you should use your benefit package to your own advantage. If you do not require dental treatment, I encourage all of my patients to keep up with their regular, routine dental cleanings and examinations in an effort to early detection and intervention of any potential dental issue.

3) Chances are you have already met or exceeded your annual deductible for your dental insurance. This being said, why not get as much of your required work done in order to maximize your dental benefits as your deductible starts all over again in January of the new year.

4) Your annual benefit maximum is the most

money that your insurance will allow you to utilize annually. This amount varies from insurance carrier to insurance carrier with the average being $1,000 per year. If you have not fully utilized your benefits for the year, the remainder does not roll-over into the following year. Rather, it is removed from your annual benefit package and is unable to be utilized by you, the insured.

5) Due to the rising costs of dentistry and healthcare in general, annual fee increases are necessary and occur most commonly on January 1 of every year. This will result in more outof-pocket expense to you and may make your copay increase accordingly.

6) If you participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) you must utilize the pre-tax dollars you have contributed by the end of the year or you forfeit the amount. Many patients use FSA money for their dental care.

As part of our continued commitment to providing our patients with exceptional dental care, we wish to ensure them that they receive all the benefits to which they are entitled. So why not visit your dentist now and start the New Year off with a healthy smile?

On behalf of myself and my staff, we wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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“The new guidelines help better identify people who are at risk for cardiovascular disease and who need more aggressive therapy sooner,” says David Wood, DO at the Health Center at Mountain Top. When blood pressure – the force of blood against blood vessel walls – is consistently too high, it can lead to heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Whether or not you have known high blood pressure, the new guidelines are a good reason for a checkup if you haven’t had one recently.

“To be proactive about your health, know your numbers,” Sumner says. “If your blood pressure is high in the doctor’s office, monitor it at home.”

• Take blood pressure 2x day (once in morning; once in evening).

• Do this twice a week for a month.

• Keep a record and bring it to your doctor’s appointment.

If you’re diagnosed with high blood pressure, follow the lifestyle changes your doctor suggests, such as exercising 150 minutes per week, avoiding salt and limiting alcohol. Take any prescribed medication, if necessary, too. “To reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease, use the guidelines to get your blood pressure at goal,” Sumner says. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 while those with high blood pressure should be treated to less than 130/80.

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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.

Providence Place Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team raised over $1000.00 for this year’s event. Thank you to all who contributed in any way! Our next Alzheimer’s Association Support Group meeting will be held on Oct 25th at 2pm with Julie Wallace presenting “Validation”. Light refreshments will be served. If you know of a caregiver in need of support, tell them about our Support Group.

R.S.V.P. to 570-788-7555 by Oct. 23rd to reserve your seat today.

Connections Neighborhood October brought out the excitement of Halloween to our neighborhood. The residents prepared bags of candy for our special little ghost and goblins in anticipation of our Safe trick or treat night. November promises to be just as exciting as we prepare for Thanksgiving with family and friends. Our residents will be making pies in our baking club for the family celebration. Every day there is something going on and we welcome visitors to stop by and check us out.

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Lung Cancer Awareness And Treatment November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. During the month, people throughout the country come together to support the lung cancer community and raise awareness about the disease.

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

The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 154,050 deaths from lung cancer in 2018, with 7,280 of those cases in Pennsylvania.

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

There are several treatment options for lung cancer and radiation therapy is a proven treatment option with a low risk of complications. There are numerous reasons why radiation therapy might be used, including: - As the main treatment, especially if the lung tumor can’t be removed because of its size or location, if a person isn’t healthy enough for surgery, or if a person doesn’t want surgery.

- After surgery to try to kill any small areas of cancer that surgery might have missed.

- Before surgery to try to shrink a lung tumor to make it easier to remove.

- To treat a single area of cancer spread, such as to the brain or bone.

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Side effects are usually mild and manageable with medication.

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Two Local Families Find Their Lives Stitched Together Forever provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network He’s a married IT professional; she’s a single mom in the Army. A year after the successful surgery that replaced his polycystic kidney with her healthy one, they final met face to face.

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The routine exchange of fluids via his abdominal cavity cleared toxins from his body, a process he endured for four years.

“I got 13 calls for a transplant,” Flexer says.

“Everyone would ask me, ‘Is this going to be it?’

And every time, the surgery either got canceled or the kidney went to someone else.”What Flexer could not have known is that a mere 70 miles away, a total stranger was putting wheels in motion that would eventually answer his need.

Devon Diaz, a member of the military stationed at the Army’s New Cumberland Defense Depot, saw a Facebook post asking for a kidney donation for a man from the area. The request resonated with her.

“I don’t know why,” she recalls, “maybe it was just all the bad things going on in the world.

But I figured: Let me just call. Just to see if maybe I was a match.”

Diaz underwent the rigorous screening process, chronicling the details on Snapchat. “I had to give like 21 vials of blood. I was like, Really?” she laughs.

The tests revealed she was not a match for the particular online search she answered; however, she was asked if she would donate nonetheless – aiding someone else.

She agreed.

“People thought I was crazy,” she says. “But it just felt right. So I just kept going with that.”

Although she shared her intent with friends and family, it turns out she should have informed one more person: the U.S. Surgeon General.

She learned that there were official channels she needed to go through before the U.S. Army would consent. She quickly navigated her way through the paperwork, submitted it to the U.S. Surgeon General in Washington D.C., and anxiously waited. Seven days before the scheduled operation, she received the paperwork that cleared her to proceed.

Even this unexpected delay didn’t dissuade Diaz from her intent: “All along, I kept saying, ‘I’m good.’”

Meanwhile, Flexer and his wife were understandably moved by the gift coming their way.

“We were like ‘Who is this crazy person; this person who has so much to give up?

“We’re just two plain people. We don’t deserve this. We’re nobody. It’s just God or something,” they concluded.

The surgery was May 31, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest. Patty T. Liu, MD was Diaz’ surgeon, removing her kidney laparo-

scopically through two band-aid incisions and a three-inch incision. Michael J. Moritz, MD was Flexer’s surgeon and implanted the new organ in his right lower abdomen.

Although everyone on the team has performed anonymous donor transplants before, this was the first time hey had seen both a donor and recipient who were so thoughtful and gracious to have written notes to their “partners.”

Diaz and Flexer did so spontaneously, having never communicated with the other before.

Diaz wrote about herself, looking to give the recipient a bit of insight into who he was getting a kidney from. The Flexers expressed their deep gratitude for changing their lives.

After the successful operation, Diaz experienced a three-week recovery, during which she gradually regained her strength. Francis Flexer felt better almost immediately and rejoiced at regaining a spare room in his home, with the exit of all his dialysis equipment.

This week’s first-time meeting between Diaz and Flexer – a year post-surgery – was an afternoon of stories and laughs, humble gratitude, expressions of generosity and even a small gift, a token of the enormous gift received. The two even shared a peek at their scars.

Together, they are now committing to mentoring other patients and donors through the Transplant Center of the Lehigh Valley – LVHN at Cedar Crest, Allentown.

According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 100,000 people in the U.S. are currently awaiting kidney transplants. The median wait time is more than three years, and on average, 13 patients per day die waiting for a donated kidney.

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The best fit for you depends on your daily use, but nothing is more important than comfort.

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

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

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

• Wear the right socks – If you are buying running shoes, wear the kind of sock you would use

running when you try the shoes on. That way, you’ll get a better idea of how it will fit during the activity you are buying them for.

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

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

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

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Helpful Resources For The Family Caregiver

by Rachael Kapes, Heritage Hill Senior Living Community November is National Family Caregivers Month. This is a time to recognize family and friends that have taken the task upon themselves to care and support a loved one living with a chronic illness, age-related illness, or disability. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, 41.3 million people are providing un-

paid care to someone aged 65 or older.

Sometimes caregiving is a 24-hour, seven days a week job that can create additional challenges for the family or friend taking on the added responsibility of care. Complications can generate more questions than answers resulting in added stress or financial

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To help you along your caregiving journey, here are five essential resources to consider: 1. Caregiver Action Network (CAN), www. caregiveraction.org, is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country free of charge.

2. Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org, is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research, providing information and resources to caregivers, families and those living with the disease.

3. Area Agency on Aging, www.aging.pa.gov, provides Pennsylvanians with local information relating to adult centers, APPRISE, Link program, caregiver support and more! Representatives will help put you in contact with the programs and services you need.

4. Physician Advice or Referrals. Your family physician is an invaluable resource that can provide suggestions on dealing with new symptoms or behaviors. They can also refer you to other specialists or services in your area.

5. Senior Living Communities. Moving to a senior living community can be a temporary or permanent solution. Most communities offer respite care, which provides temporary relief for caregivers when you need a break or want to get away for a vacation. Many senior living communities also offer free educational seminars or support groups for caregivers.

To learn more about how Heritage Hill Senior Community can provide quality care for your loved one needing assistance with personal care or memory care, please contact me by phone at 570-427-4500 or by email at rkapes@heritagehillsenior.com.

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5. Dental Problems Can Worsen. Furthermore, addressing dental problems now rather than putting off treatment can prevent the problems from getting worse, which could save you even more money compared to waiting. By delaying dental treatment, you are risking more extensive and expensive treatment down the road. What may be a simple cavity now, could turn into a root canal later.

6. Use Up Your Existing FSA Contributions. Another good reason to take care of medical and dental work now is to spend any remaining balance in your flexible spending account (FSA). This is an account that you establish through your employer, and that you may have elected to have some of your pre-tax pay put into. If you don’t use all of your FSA contributions by the end of the year, you lose them.

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We’ve all heard the saying, “Use It or Lose It!”, well that is especially true when it comes to dental benefits. Each year, you work hard to earn your benefits and, before you know it the year is gone and so are your unused benefits. If your dental insurance plan is on a calendar year, listed below are six (6) reasons why you should make a dental appointment now: 1. Saving Money. Did you know that you could actually save hundreds of dollars by using your dental benefits before the end of the year? While some dental insurance plans run on a fiscal year, most run on a calendar year.

Many dental insurance plans are just sitting there with benefits unused and go to waste as soon as the clock strikes midnight December 31. You might save a significant amount of money by taking care of these appointments now, instead of waiting until 2017.

2. Get Treatment Before Your Deductible Resets. The deductible is the amount of money that you must pay to your dentist out of pocket before your insurance company will pay for any services. This fee varies from one plan to another. Your deductible also starts again when your plan rolls over. If you’ve used your insurance at all this year, you’ve probably made some progress towards meeting that deductible. In fact, you may have already met it completely.

3. Use up Annual Maximums. With dental insurance, the annual maximum is the limit on how much the dental insurance plan will pay for your dental work within one full year.

This amount varies by insurance company, but the average is around $1,000 per year, per person. The yearly maximum usually renews every year (on January 1 if your plan is on a calendar year). If you have unused benefits, these will not rollover.

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Let’s Talk Turkey

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

Do they know what kind of care you would want?

When you count your blessings this Thanksgiving, give your family one more – knowledge of your wishes. While it might not seem like the most fun kind of conversation to have over the holidays, this is the

perfect time – when families are together – to talk about these things. It is so important that your loved ones know what kind of treatment you want - and don’t want. It’s also important for them to know what other endof-life wishes you have.

If you don’t want to do it for yourself, do it for your loved ones. Life threatening accidents and medical emergencies don’t usually give you advanced warning to plan for them, nor do they come with instructions. Imagine

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the shock and surprise of such an event occurring and your loved one having to make difficult decisions for you but not knowing what you’d want. It can be a very difficult and agonizing place to be. Making and sharing your own advance directives now can save your family from the anguish of having to make them for you and also help to ensure that you receive the type of care that you would want.

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

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

Once you complete it, distribute copies to your physicians and family members and keep extra copies for the future. Review it periodically to update it with changes in your wishes or decision makers. You may change or cancel an advance directive at any time by executing a new document and destroying prior copies.

Melanie Furlong is the Community Relations Director for SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice. Call 800-8409081 or visit www.SpiriTrustLutheranHomeCare.org for more information about how we can help you.

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What Should I Eat For Eye Health?

by Melissa M. DeBello, OD, Hazleton Eye Specialists Poor diet can lead to ocular disease. The following are a few nutrients to incorporate into your diet to help lessen your risk for diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration.

• Vitamin A—A critical nutrient to eye health.

Vitamin A deficiency is actually one of the most common causes of blindness in the world. This vitamin is a staple for the retina’s production of rhodopsin, a compound that helps the retina absorb light. A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to night blindness and in cases of severe malnutrition, severe drying of the eyes leading to corneal ulcers. Food sources: beef, chicken liver, eggs, butter, milk • Beta-carotene—This nutrient is a provitamin that converts to Vitamin A. It provides around 30% of people’s Vitamin A requirement. This nutrient is how carrots got their claim to fame.

Food sources: carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, butternut squash • Lutein and Zeaxanthin—These nutrients are yellow carotenoid antioxidants that are found in the highest concentration in the retina’s macula. The macula is the central area of

vision responsible for detailed sight and color vision. It is believed these nutrients protect the eyes against harmful blue light that can be damaging to the macula. Studies show that people who consume high levels of these two nutrients lessen their risk of macular degeneration. These carotenoids are best absorbed with fat, making eggs an excellent source and studies have shown that eating eggs every day showed no increase in cholesterol levels. Eggs also are a good source of vitamins C and E, and zinc.

Food sources: spinach, kale, collard greens, swiss chard, eggs • Omega-3 Fatty Acids—This nutrient helps prevent dry eyes and may reduce macular degeneration risk. Omega-3s have also been shown to be beneficial for those with high cholesterol or heart attack risk. Diabetics can reduce their risk for diabetic retinopathy by consuming fish oil. Skin, hair, and nail health will also benefit from this nutrient. Food sources: salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring, anchovies, walnuts • Bioflavonoids (Flavonoids—These mole-

cules may protect against cataracts and macular degeneration. A recent study showed that those who drank hot tea daily had a lower risk of developing glaucoma. Food sources: tea, red wine, citrus fruits, bilberries, blueberries, cherries, legumes, and soy products • Vitamin C—May reduce risk of cataracts and a powerful aid in the healing process. Food sources: sweet peppers, kale, strawberries, broccoli, oranges, cantaloupe • Vitamin E—When combined with carotenoids and Vitamin C, may reduce risk of macular degeneration by protecting eyes from oxidative damage caused by UV light, tobacco smoke, and other pollutants. Food sources: almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts • Zinc—Helps Vitamin A in reducing risk of night blindness. Food sources: oysters, beef, turkey’s dark meat For those who struggle to consume all of their proper nutrients, Hazleton Eye Specialists offers supplements specifically designed for eye health. Call us today to learn more!

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How Seniors Can Care For Their Skin

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers As they say, the one thing you can count on in life is change. That certainly applies to our skin as we begin to age. Years of exposure from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light diminishes the skin’s elasticity, while the natural thinning of the epidermis (surface layer) causes the skin to have a more transparent appearance. Dry, itchy skin and wrinkles are also quite common. These changes, and others, can affect the skin even more depending on environmental and lifestyle factors, as well as health conditions such as kidney disease and diabetes.

While these changes may not seem like cause for alarm, they can allow seniors to become much more susceptible to certain skin infections and diseases. A bacterial infection or parasitic infestation can lead to serious

harm and may even be life-threatening if not treated properly. Fortunately, there are a number of tips senior clients can follow to help protect and improve their skin.

Senior Skin Care Tips • Protection from the sun—Apply a broadspectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to any exposed skin. Reapply every two hours, or more often if you’ve been sweating heavily or if you’ve been exposed to water. Avoid going outside when the sun’s UV rays are most intense. During the summer, this is usually between 10am and 4pm. Wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect the face, neck, and eyes. Wear UV-blocking sunglasses.

• Skin care when bathing—Only use lukewarm water when bathing as hot water can

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remove the skin’s natural oils, and be sure to keep baths or showers to no longer than 10 minutes. Replace bar soap with fragrance-free cleanser emollient. Trade bath brushes or other scrubbing tools for a soft cotton washcloth. Apply fragrance-free moisturizer (formulated for dry skin) after bathing and periodically during the day. Avoid using bath oil when bathing as it can greatly increase the risk of slips and falls.

• Examine your skin often for skin cancer by using the ABCDEs of melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer). If you identify any moles or brown spots with the following, contact a board-certified dermatologist right away.

- A – Asymmetry: One side doesn’t match the other.

- B – Border: The border around the spot or mole is poorly defined or irregular.

- C – Color: There are multiple colors (tan, brown, and black) present.

- D – Diameter: The diameter is greater than 6mm.

- E – Evolving: The spot is changing in size, shape, or color.

• Other skin care tips—Use a humidifier to keep the indoor humidity level somewhere between 44-60%. The dryer the air, the more likely the skin will become dried out and itchy. When possible, avoid perfumes, colognes, or other products that contain fragrances. Avoid using sunlamps and tanning beds. Use gloves when doing any gardening or cleaning to help prevent the skin from being exposed to harmful chemicals or other irritants.

Comfort Keepers®Can Help Our skin is technically considered our largest organ, and yet we don’t always give it the attention and care it deserves. Doing so is crucial as we get older, and it may even help reduce our risk of serious illness and death. At Comfort Keepers®, our job is to help senior clients live as comfortably and safely as possible – and to that end, our trusted caregivers will help them follow the best practices above. We can also provide transportation to and from any scheduled dermatology appointments, or other locations.

For more information about how we can help senior clients, contact your local Comfort Keepers location today.

Chiropractic Care For Veterans

by John Degenhart, DC I love this country! People from other countries always remind me that we take for granted what we have in this country. I’m not blind, I know this country is not perfect. But I will not put down this country, but rather do all I can to be the best I can in helping others to be their best to contribute to help this country be the best it can.

That is why I have always loved our Veterans. They chose to serve their country, maybe not knowing what price it would cost them.

Many would come to my office over the years with injuries sustained at war that they felt the country abandoned them. Some had back and neck pain from being bombed while at lunch. Others have mental duress, like posttraumatic stress syndrome. They can’t cope at a job or with their family. So they get depressed and suicidal. It is not easy to “fix” those problems, and the government has limited monies to spend.

But improvements have been occurring.

Vets don’t wait as long to see a doctor and they tell me their treatment is by better doctors than in the past. I write this article to inform Veterans that they can receive chiropractic care in our office. Here is how it works.

The Veteran goes to his/her primary care provider (PCP) at your Veteran’s hospital as usual. You explain to your PCP that you would like to receive chiropractic care and your chiropractor participates with the program. The VA doctor will precert your chiropractic care and an authorization will be

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The Laurels Senior Living Community...

"Where our Family of Residents Come First!”

November 2018 It Was A Bootiful Night!

The “Frightening Festivities” began at 2pm on October 31st with residents transforming into their Halloween costumes. The staff had just as much fun as the residents! Once in disguise, Laurels residents paraded through the halls conjuring up votes for the best dressed.

The wicked awesome party was comprised of homemade “brew” and a spooky spread complete with devilish desserts, spider cider and scary snacks. During the frightful festivities, residents were spell-bound with the hallowing sounds of Betty Carpenter. We then choose the winners of disguise. It’s was a howling good time for all!!

Fall is such a beautiful time of the year.

The sun still shines brightly, and we have crisp mornings that melt into warm afternoons.

Not too hot, nor to cold; perfect to hang out on our back patio with friends and marvel at the beautiful autumn colors painted across the valley below. Stop by and see just how amazing our view is!

Laurels Health Fair We hosted our annual Health Fair / Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, October 18th.

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

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pice, Weatherwood Rehab Center, APTS, Northeast Hearing Solutions, and Maylath Valley Health Systems. You helped us make our ‘day of health’ a successful one!

Giving Thanks by Giving Back We have always stressed that our residents become part of our extended “family”. Therefore, we find it only fitting to reach out to our local community during the upcoming holiday that emphasizes a tradition of family. Beginning in late October, we will be collecting food and monetary donations for the “Feed A Friend” campaign through WNEPTV Channel 16 and our local Greater Hazleton CEO, People Helping People. We will have a collection bin in our front lobby until Nov. 15th. In addition to our regular visitors and staff, we are asking all family members who are attending our annual Thanksgiving dinner on November 4th to please bring any non-perishable items for our food drive. We are reminded of how fortunate we are to be blessed with wonderful friends and family and how great it is to reach out to our neighbors and lend a helping hand. Thank you to everyone who is helping other families celebrate the true meaning of Thanksgiving. We appreciate it!

Laurels Annual Thanksgiving Family Meal Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be upon us and our bellies are already growling just thinking about the slow roasted turkey, sweet mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, homemade pumpkin pie...

This year, our annual Family Thanksgiving dinner will be on Sunday, November 4th.

Our residents will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a delicious traditional feast.

Our family atmosphere will also feature some great activities! We hope all family members can join us. If you have any questions, please call the office at 570-455-7757. Mark your calendars! We are also currently planning our Christmas Family Gathering. Family members will be receiving a holiday letter soon.

Veteran’s Day Program Every year, we celebrate the honorable service our troops give to our country. It is amazing to see all these citizens who selflessly

give of their time and talents to help protect our country. We commemorate our residents who have served in the past with a special tribute. On Nov. 10th we will have a Veteran’s Day Program with a representative from Rep. Tarah Toohill’s office. During the program, we will serve refreshments while our administrator presents each Laurels Veteran with a certificate of recognition and acknowledges their division of the armed forces and when they served. We cannot begin to express how thankful we are for your bravery and service!

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

Many people are not aware that they may

be eligible for rent rebates if they live in at The Laurels Senior Living Community. To be eligible, the annual income cannot be more than $15,000; however, when considering this amount you should only count onehalf of the Social Security. The maximum rebate amount is $500.00.

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

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by Stephen Schleicher, MD. An interesting article was published in the September issue of the International Journal of Women's Dermatology discussing the differences between male and female skin. The article concludes that: “skin parameters of hydration, water loss, sebum, microcirculation, pigmentation, and thickness are generally higher in men but skin pH is higher in women.” Any relevance to reality? Well, the authors write, “the knowledge of sexlinked cutaneous differences might help in the development of female-versus malespecific products for more appropriate dermatological treatments or cosmetic interventions.” Wish full thinking, perhaps.

Regarding actual differences: “with regard to skin disorders, infectious diseases are present more in men, but psychosomatic problems, pigmentary disorders, certain hair diseases, and autoimmune and allergic diseases are more common in women.”

Further, in men “skin pigmentation and thickness are significantly higher, facial wrinkles are deeper, and facial sagging is more prominent in the lower eyelids”.

Yet, another study found “among men and women between 65-75 years, women disproportionately had more wrinkles than men”. Male or female, thank goodness for Botox and dermal fillers.

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Diane's Salon on 93........................................... 9 Dr. Eugene Stish, M.D..................................... 61 Dr. Frank Glushefski, D.M.D.......................... 49 Dr. Hameed Butt, M.D.................................... 55 Early-Polli Agency, Inc..................................... 35 Elsen's & Company Jewelers............................ 12 Erich Schlosser Memorial................................. 15 Fall On The Farm Craft Show.......................... 19 Fashion By Bella Boutique................................ 19 Fellin's Jewelers................................................ 25 Freeland Chamber Of Commerce.................... 37 Freeland YMCA............................................... 20 Fritzingertown Senior Living............................ 53 From Soul to Sole, LLC................................... 19 Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center.................... 47 Gino's Shoes.................................................... 53 Green Leaf Gallery & Gift Shop....................... 14 Greenview Meats.............................................. 24 Harman Funeral Home.................................... 35 Hazle Park Quality Meats................................. 18 Hazleton Eye Specialists................................... 57 Hazleton Public Transit.................................... 34 Heights Terrace Pharmacy................................ 48 Heritage Hill Senior Community..................... 54 Hometown Farmer's Market............................ 15 Honest Abe's Tax Service........................ Calendar Houck Homes, Inc........................................... 45 Hunters Gallery................................................ 23 Jimmy's Quick Lunch...................................... 31 John's Church Hill Family Restaurant.............. 30 Jon-David & Helen's Hair Salon...................... 19 Kitchen Gallery & Design Center.................... 44 Koch Turkey Farm............................................ 22 Komischocks Christmas Open House.............. 19 Ky-Belle Boutique Formal & Bridal Wear........ 21 Lehigh Valley Health Network........................... 5

1. Fourth Thursday in November 2. Three days 3. A poult 4. Wampanoag 5. 280 million 6.Virginia 7. The loose skin under a male turkey’s neck 8. Fork 9. The thigh 10. President Harry Truman in 1947

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Len Mudlock - State Farm................................ 35 Lombardo's Flooring & Office Supply............. 22 Lookout House Restaurant............................... 26 Mahoning Valley Orthopedics.......................... 63 Marchetti Hardware......................................... 43 Maylath Valley Health Network......................... 6 Medical Offices at 1900................................... 59 Mid-Penn Bank................................................ 33 Milkhouse Creamery........................................ 29 Miller Auto Body............................................. 46 Milstein Dermatology...................................... 52 Mountain Statuary & Stone............................. 21 Nationwide-Urenovich Insurance Agency......... 40 Northeast Hearing Solutions............................ 63 Pavlick & Boyle Dentistry................................ 51 Peaceful Therapeutic Massage........................... 20 Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts.......... 24 Providence Place............................................... 50 R & L Helpmates............................................. 55 Ron Myers Water Well Drilling........................ 43 Rossi Coal Company........................................ 43 S.J. Kowalski, Inc............................................... 2 Senape's Bakery................................................ 29 Senator John Gordner...................................... 35 SJM Auto Sales................................................ 46 Smith Floral Company....................................... 9 Smith Health Care........................................... 51 Sophia Coxe Foundation.................................. 36 SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice..... 56 Standard Drug Store......................................... 54 Star Cleaners.................................................... 41 Sugarloaf Fire Company Craft & Vendor Show.21 Tarone Brothers Super Market................ Calendar The Amish Pantry, Inc...................................... 22 The Beacon Diner............................................ 31 The Broken Glass Tavern.................................. 30 The Cheese Store & More................................ 14 The Laurel Mall................................................ 17 The Laurels Senior Living Community............. 60 The Lazy Dog Salon......................................... 24 The Shop 2......................................................... 9 The Treasure Shop............................................ 23 Top Of The 80's............................................... 32 Tunnessen's Radiator, Inc................................. 39 Two Italian Guys Pizzeria................................. 31 Valley Pharmacy............................................... 58 Vito's Coal Fired Pizza..................................... 31 West End Banquet Facility................................. 8 West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital................... 39 Yong Hao Buffet............................................... 31

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