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006 Collum's Column 016 Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori 020 Hard Coal Baseball by Rich Lipinski 028 The Recipe Box: Meatless Favorites 029 It's Time For Spring Automobile Maintenance

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032 Master Gardner: Repurposing Items For The Garden by Mary Ann Miller

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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, March 7: 8-9 a.m. at Laurel Mall, Hazleton Wednesday, March 20: 11 a.m.-noon at Hazleton Active Adult Center, 24 E. Broad St., Hazleton Wednesday, March 27: 11 a.m.-noon at Freeland Active Adult Center, 701 Chestnut St., Freeland

Community Education Programs and Events FREE COLORECTAL SCREENING KITS The health care team at LVH–Hazleton wants you to get screened for colorectal cancer. Free colorectal screening kits will be available at the following locations during the month of March: LVH–Hazleton, front desk Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, front desk Lehigh Valley Physician Group Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology–14th Street LVHN Cancer Center–Airport Beltway Health Center at Mountain Top (Weis Plaza), front desk

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

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

Wednesday, March 6: 2-3 p.m. at Gunderson Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation, LVH–Hazleton, sixth floor

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SENIOR CHOICE LUNCH AND LEARN Topic: What You Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer Speaker: Joshua A. Nochumson, MD, LVPG Surgery–Health & Wellness Center Tuesday, March 19: 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 COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS EVENT Walk through a giant-sized replica colon and learn what polyps, diverticula, colitis and Crohn’s disease look like.

Wednesday, March 20: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, 50 Moisey Drive, Hazleton What Is Colorectal Cancer?, an information session with Michael J. Mahoney, DO, LVPG Surgery, will begin at 11:30 a.m.

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

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INFANT CARE/BREASTFEEDING CLASSES What to expect and how to get started.

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

Classes held at Catholic Social Services, 214 W. Walnut St., Hazleton Call 570-455-1521 to register or for more information.

Support Groups (New members always welcome) BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, March 20: 7-8 p.m. at LVH–Hazleton, Business and Education Center, first floor, EMI room PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, March 6: 1-2 p.m. at Fitness Center at Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, aerobics room STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Monday, March 25: 2 p.m. at LVH–Hazleton, Business and Education Center, first floor, EMI room

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Chicago invented its own St, Patrick Day tradition. They dye the Chicago River green. In 1962 sanitation workers realized that the green vegetable dye they used to check for illegally dumped sewage could double as a St. Patrick’s Day decoration. The city has been dying its waterways ever since. Unfortunately, the color only lasts for a few hours.

We’re all a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. From Shamrocks to Snakes and Guinness to The Blarney Stone, we’re taking a look at some of the lesser known facts about the world favorite Irish Holiday.

ledge while someone holds their legs then bend over backwards while holding iron rails until your face is level with the stone.

Congratulations! You have now kissed a surface that has been St. Patrick – Neither Irish kissed by hundreds of thousands of people. or named Patrick Hopefully the gift of gab is worth the bacSt. Patrick… Ireland… St. Patrick’s Day… Simple, right? The man wasn’t even Irish. teria!

He was actually born in Britain around the turn The Shamrock of the 4th century. At 16 years old Irish Raiders St. Patrick is credited with taking Christiancaptured him in midst of an attack on his family’s estate. The Raiders then took him to Ireland ity to Ireland around A.D. 432 to sell his mesand held him captive for 6 years. After escaping, sage. Irish legend says he choose the Shamrock he went back to England for religious training as symbol of the Christian Church. The leaves and was sent back to Ireland many years later as were meant to represent the Holy Trinity, God, Son & the Holy Spirit joined together by a coma Missionary.

St. Patrick was actually born Maewyn Succat. mon stalk. Apparently the Shamrock campaign According to legend, when he became a Priest, worked. By the time of St. Patrick’s death on he changed his name to Patricius or Patrick. The March 17, 461, he had created a number of name derives from the Latin term “Father Fig- churches, schools and monasteries dedicated to the faith. ure.”

The Blarney Stone It’s supposed to give you “the gift of gab” but it can also give you a stiff neck and countless germs. The Blarney Stone is a must see tourist destination in Blarney Castle near Cork Ireland.

Every year 400,000 visitor’s line up to kiss it in hopes of boasting their eloquence. It isn’t so easy to smooch the stone – one must sit on a

The Legendary Snakes According to legend, St, Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland in the 5th Century. Of course, there weren’t any slithering reptiles to drive off the island. Ireland is one of a few countries where snakes do not live. The reference is thought to be metaphorical; St. Patrick who converted Pagans to Christianity was the man who supposedly drove “Evil” Non-Christians from the land.

As I said, we’re all a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day…. So spend this St. Patrick’s Day celebrating in your local community’s festivities enjoying St. Patrick’s Day Parade parades, eating all your favorite Irish foods and The first parade wasn’t held in Ireland, it be- everything “Green” that goes along with it. gan in the United States, well technically “The Colonies.” In 1762 Irish Soldiers serving in the English Army celebrated the holiday by marching through the streets of New York City. By 1848, the parade was an official city event. To—Larry Collum, CEO/Publisher day, nearly 3 million people line New York City

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Irish Bars Were Closed Ireland has been officially celebrating St. Patrick’s Day since 1903, when Irish politician James O’Marra introduced a bill in Westminster that made it an official public holiday back in his homeland. Not until the 1960’s could you find revelers celebrating at a bar. Ireland is heavily catholic, and St. Patrick’s Day falls during Lent which means that although celebratory feasts and drink were allowed, an all-night party seemed a little too sinful. Fearing excessive drinking Ireland introduced a law that forced all Pubs to close on March 17. Luckily for beer makers (Guinness) the law was repealed in 1961.

The Irish are now free to celebrate the holiday as the Americans do.

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Here in the Hazleton area, one of the larger national franchised payroll companies, ADP handles many companies. ADP also contacts smaller accounting firms and gets them to “wholesale” the payroll accounts that they have to ADP. It has now been discovered that ADP also is now contracting out payrolls that they have acquired as a wholesaled payroll to another service by the name of Gustos.

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by Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq. It’s that time of year again when people are filing their taxes. Even though some people dread tax time, many look forward to it because of the tax refunds they receive. Most people consider these refunds a “wind-fall” because it is money they do not receive monthly.

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

Often, people think it looks better to settle a few debts before filing for bankruptcy.

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

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March Happenings At GreenLeaf Gallery And Gift Shop

by Steve Glicken, GreenLeaf Gallery and Gift Shop The gallery is reopening in mid-March with a major showing of abstract art by multiple artists, mostly from our area. The most established artist, Bruce Brazzo, is showing some never before exhibited in our area. Among them is a series of woven, painted canvases that add 3-dimensionality to his work. It’s like an Italian “intrecciata” (braiding) often seen in fine leatherwork from the top fashion houses. And the work is dazzling. Additionally, there are several large canvases painted with a variety of other techniques.

A second artist, Jeremy Petrachonis, aka “The Abstract Rocker” has been riding the crest of a new wave of popularity showing his work in such places as Los Angeles,

New York, and New Orleans. He often creates joint pieces with other artists, most particularly Brie (“Little Ariel”) Rusnock, who is also represented in this show. He uses a much freer form than Bruce’s and his dynamism extends beyond the borders of his canvases.

Steve Glicken, the curator at this gallery, is featured in two shows this spring, in this show of abstracts and in Wilkes Barre in April when he will show his figurative photography. Here he is showing his abstract photography all based upon physical abstracts with various techniques applied to the raw photos.

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Alba “Gigi” Pérez is entering some of her free-flowing abstractions which are quite different from her usual portraits and landscapes. She will be co-curating a special show of women’s art later this year or next! She is active in the area, teaching painting to adults and children. With all her children, she mainly paints in the middle of the night to avoid competition.

John Prendergast will show several of his assemblages made from cut up photos mounted at varying distances from the main surface of the work. They are his way of viewing aspects of objects in a quasi-cubistic manner. Another piece shows four abstracts quadrants in monochrome that contain special meaning for him.

Opening reception and “Meet the Artists” will take place in the Gallery March 16 from 2 PM to 7 PM. Come and take advantage of this great group!

ACS Chinese Auction – New Location And Saturday Shop & Drop Are you looking for an afternoon of fun for the whole family with an opportunity to win a variety of prizes? If so you’ll want to come out and support the annual American Cancer Society Telethon Committee Chinese Auction on Sunday, March 24th, 2019 at its new location, the Tamaqua Area High School Gymnasium. Doors open at 11:30 and the Auction drawing begins at 2:30 PM. If you can’t make it Sunday, then you can stop by the Shop and Drop, on Saturday, March 23rd, from 6 PM-8PM and get a jump on supporting this event.

There will be chances to win selective raffle prizes, 50/50 drawings, great food, fresh baked goods & candy, along with Polka Joe, the Magic Polka Machine, WMGH broadcasting LIVE. Some of the top prizes on the specially purchased “white ticket” include a Dell Inspiron 2-in1 Computer, Drone with live video camera and GPS, $1,000 CASH prize, Disney Hopper passes, 3 gaming systems – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One S Bundle, Highwood Garden Chairs, Murphy Jewelers Necklace, gift certificate for fuel oil, Gas gift Card, a large variety of Vacations, Movie Theatre tickets w/ popcorn and soda for a year, 50” TV, lottery tickets, Pocono Race tickets to your choice race, Winery and Brewery gift packages and much more. In addition to our “White Ticket Prizes, you can take chances on hundreds of other items. Credit cards are accepted.

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easiest way to accurately assess your needs is to take a look at a previous invoice. You'll see the amount of data, minutes and messages you're using.

You can also look at data usage on your smartphone. For iPhone users, go to Settings, then Cellular, and scroll down to see how much has been used in the current period. For Android users, go to Settings, then Data Usage, and scroll down to see what you've used. If you've never reset the meter, you may want to reset it and then check back on it a short time later, such as a week or a month. Keep in mind that if you're accessing Wi-Fi at home or at the office, you are not using data from your cellular plan, so factor this into how much data you really need.

Consider the options Once you understand what you really use, compare it to what's included with the wireless plan you're on. If it offers too little, or way more than you're actually using, see if different cellphone plans are available that fit your specific needs better, and more affordably.

While many larger carriers now push you toward expensive "unlimited" plans, a company like Consumer Cellular offers a range of low-cost plans designed to fit every type of user, from a simple 250-minute talk-only plan to plans including unlimited minutes and up to 20GB of data each month. Best of all, they're completely flexible - if your needs change, you can switch plans right up to the last day of a billing cycle with no extra fees for doing so. They also automatically upgrade your plan if you go over your data usage, so you get the best rate for what you actually use, rather than paying a penalty, or having to carry a costly "unlimited" plan just to prevent going over.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Celebrity Collections

by Lori Verderame

In my line of work, I have had the opportunity to appraise some very interesting high-profile objects belonging to some very famous individuals. Some of these objects are more memorable than others and some are downright unforgettable.

Celebrity collections are not unlike other collections. Most are amassed over time and some show a lifetime of interest in a particular field of collecting. When it comes to celebrity collectors, you might be surprised to learn what some famous folks have sitting on their curio cabinet shelves. It is common knowledge that actresses Elizabeth Taylor and Jennifer Aniston both collected antique and vintage jewelry, but did you know that all types of objects are collected by the famous few. Here are some fascinating collections of the rich and famous.

Princess Diana The late Princess Diana (nee Spencer) was an avid collector and one that adorned her private spaces with her collections. Known adoringly as “The People’s Princess” following her untimely death, Princess Diana was an international advocate for the less fortunate in addition to being a devoted mother and member of the British royal family.

According to a top member of Princess Diana’s professional staff, Patrick Jephson, whom I interviewed about the Princess’ lifelong collecting interests when we were both keynote speakers together recently, the Princess collected hand-painted Herend porcelain figurines from Hungary. According to Jephson, Princess Diana’s private sitting room and personal office at Kensington Palace were adorned with the collectible figurines in the form of bunny rabbits and other animals. It is fitting that in 2013, Hungary presented a Herend porcelain set as the official gift to the newborn British Crown Prince George, grandson of Princess Diana.

President John F. Kennedy According to documents of the late First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, President John F. Kennedy collected antique scrimshaw and other objects of New England’s shipping and seafaring history. The young president from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts love of sailing near his family home on Cape Cod.

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Scrimshaw, circa 19th Century, whale tooth.

The late President had collected fine examples of carved walrus tooth scrimshaw and other objects that referenced New England’s grand seafaring and whaling tradition. In the Kennedy’s private residence, President Kennedy’s antique scrimshaw and his engravings of ship and battle scenes were on display along with Mrs. Kennedy’s fine art collection of paintings and sculpture.

Jay-Z Musician and producer, Jay-Z is certainly a horologist or someone with an interest in horology or time keeping. Jay-Z has an impressive collection of wrist watches including an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Skeleton in 18 karat yellow gold. This is one of many fine wrist watches that would certainly make other horology collectors jealous. This particular watch from Jay-Z’s collection features automatic movement, perpetual calendar, moon phase, 18 karat gold with a fixed bexel, etc. The price tag is as big as the impact of Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter who is an award-winning American rapper, songwriter and record producer.

Some famous figures are major collectors and collect only for collecting’s sake.

Of course, some celebrity collectors amass unique objects for sport and fully enjoy the thrill of a quite expensive hunt.

Dr. Lori Verderame is an author and award-winning TV personality on History channel’s #1 TV show, The Curse of Oak Island. With a Ph.D. from Penn State University and experience appraising 20,000 antiques every year from audiences nationwide, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events. Visit www.DrLoriV.com or call (888) 431-1010.

Foster Is A Verb!

by Missy Nenstiel, Brandon’s Forever Home

The word foster means to encourage or promote the development of something. It’s an action that we all do on a day to day basis from caring for our own families, pets, houseplants, projects, even careers! The list goes on and on. What does it take to be a foster parent? Commitment, understanding, and love.

The same characteristics that you possess to accomplish everything else in your day!

The term “foster” is typically used to describe a child or a family. It’s a word that might invoke feelings of judgement or stigmas that simply put, are false! Yes, it is true that there are foster children and foster families, many of whom you might know through school, work, your community or even your family. These children have fallen into this circumstance due to no fault of their own and

these families are putting in the effort to give them the best life possible.

People are interested in becoming a foster parent for many reasons. Some have been inspired by something they’ve seen in the media, some are previous foster children and want to give back, while others simply have an open heart. Just as there are many different reasons people want to foster there are many different ways they can become involved. Children find themselves being removed from their biological family for a multitude of reasons, all of which are not the fault of the child. These children are loving, observant, and willing to be a part of a family who is eager to show them kindness and acceptance. The act of fostering a child or group of children is one that not only provides so much for the child but for the foster family as well.

Typically, foster families can accept children on a few different terms. One of which is through kinship. Kinship is usually a family member like a grandparent, aunt or uncle,

taking in a child while the biological parents work towards family reunification. Traditional foster families can accept children in various ways. This would be based on emergency placements which can be for just a few days or a weekend until family or a long-term foster family is located, long term fostering which sounds just like it is described or fostering to adopt. Fostering to adopt is for a family interested in caring for the child as part of their own family indefinitely. Whichever way an individual or family is interested in helping children, there is a path for them to follow! Foster families are like any other.

Just like children are all ages, races, partner preferences, and backgrounds, diverse foster families are all around us!

If you are interested in learning more about how you can help local children contact us at Brandon’s Forever Home. We are here to help guide you on your journey, wherever that may go and to be a resource for you should you become an approved foster home.

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Thirty Years Of Perfect Harmony To Help Kids

by Richard C. Shadyac Jr. (NAPS)—Show business great Danny Thomas became just about everything in entertainment—except maybe a country singer.

But in his greatest role—founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital—he understood the power of country music to help sick children. He also saw the close-knit bond between artists and radio, between radio and fans.

The result was “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids,” one of the most successful fundraising programs in radio history at $800 million. This year we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Country Cares, which began after Thomas approached Alabama lead singer Randy Owen and said, “I really need your people to get involved.”

He meant all the people of country music, who embraced the children of St. Jude as their own. There have been benefit concerts, campaigns for St. Jude such as “This Shirt

Country music artists Michael Ray, Jake Owen, Clint Black and Randy Owen recently performed at the 30th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids and also spent time with St. Jude patients like Dallas, pictured here.

Saves Lives,” and especially the annual St. Jude Radiothons at some 200 stations across the country. The result is nothing less than one of country music’s greatest hits ever.

Alabama has sold 75 million records, but Owen says, “Probably the most important thing I’ll ever do, except being a daddy and a husband, is St. Jude.”

Like Thomas, Owen didn’t just lend his famous name to a cause. He’s taken it to heart over decades of devotion. He’s visited with patients and families, he’s sung to them and for them. And, like Thomas, he has a gift for getting others to share his passion.

Up-and-coming country artists learn early on about St. Jude, from the groundbreaking research that’s freely shared around the world to the no-bill model that means patient families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treat-

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Country music artist Randy Owen, a member of the group Alabama, has lent his support to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for more than 30 years.

At the 2019 Country Cares for St. Jude Kids in Memphis, Owen and his family were presented with the dedication of a patient family room. Owen has led the charge to establish St. Jude as the charity of choice for the country music industry through his 30-year dedication.

Country Cares is anchored by annual radiothons, comprised of 200 radio stations that share the mission of St. Jude with their listeners through various promotions and programming methods.

ment, travel, housing or food—because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

Take Ashley McBryde. Long before she was a GRAMMY-nominated artist for her album “Girl Going Nowhere,” she was learning her craft in the clubs and bars of Memphis—and with a Wednesday-night volunteer gig at Target House, a housing facility for families at St. Jude.

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Last year, she was back in Memphis for the Country Cares seminar, an annual gathering of artists and radio personnel. She toured the hospital for the first time, and later talked about why she supports St. Jude: “If you have a soapbox, and you don’t use it in a way that helps other people, then you don’t deserve a soapbox.”

Now, hundreds of radio stations, other country stars such as Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, the Brothers Osborne and Chris Stapleton, and millions of fans all rally around St. Jude, because despite great advances in treatment, children still die from cancer.

Four of five survive in the United States, which means we’ve come remarkably far but aren’t there yet. The situation is far worse in low- and middle-income countries around the world, where only one in five survives.

That’s why St. Jude launched the St. Jude Global initiative and is collaborating with the World Health Organization, to reach more of the world’s sickest children.

Mr. Shadyac is president and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Phinally!

by Rich Lipinski

Welcome to the 2019 Baseball season, most months we go way back to discuss the history of baseball in our area. This month we take a quick jaunt back, “only” 39 years to the 1980 season. Author J. Daniel a writer from the Midwest and long time Phillies fan takes us back to 1980 in his recently released book Phinally, The Phillies, the Royals and the 1980 Baseball Season That Almost Wasn't.

At a little over 200 pages Phinally is quick and easy read packed full of information about a remarkable season and time in our society. Daniel weaves the 1980 baseball season and society in together with great amount of detail, that enhances the experience.

The Times They Are A Changin’ Baseball gets accused of being stuck in past, talking about long gone players, stats and stories. Daniel’s book reinforces what many historians, writers and fans have known for a long time, baseball is a mirror of society. Its been said the 1970’s was the hangover from the 60’s and the lead into the booming 80’s. The 1980 season, was the transition season that mirrored society. A year that brought America, CNN, the who shot a J.R. craze, a changing economy and political tidal wave, baseball was seeing

its own transitions. A milliondollar man in Houston, Super Joe in Cleveland, a wave of future new hall of famers to replace the retiring stars from the 60’s. What would any season be from that era without a Billy Martin fight and Reggie Jackson story? 1980 saw the rise of teams like the Phillies and Royals and the beginning of the end of dynasties and

games and the (then) Clearwater Phillies of the Florida State League and was also the official scorer for the C-Phils (Now the Clearwater Threshers) for two seasons. He got engaged at Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater.

He spent five seasons (1998-2003) producing "Rays Magazine" which was a weekly TV show about the Rays that aired on Fox Sports Florida. In 2006 he moved to the Indianapolis to take a job with the IndyCar Series.

He currently works in communications in the Indiana University system at the Indianapolis campus. It's called IUPUI and is a joint venture between IU and Purdue. Currently he lives in Brownsburg, IN on the west side of Indianapolis, which is a relatively small town (about 25K) but is the home of Tucker Barnhart, Drew Storen, Lance Lynn, Gordon Hayward and an Olympic cyclist named Chloe Dygert. Phinally! It is his first book.

For more 80’s-oriented baseball J. Daniel can be found almost daily on twitter at jdaniel2033. Daniel also has his own website www.80sbaseball.com, which is dedicated to everything 80’s .

near dynasties, like Reds and Pirates. 1980 was almost derailed by a strike, a few last-minute compromises saved the season but would have implications into the 90’s. Daniel does a remarkable job of reciting facts and dates while keeping a pace that McFarland Publisher wants to make reader turn to the next page, Phinally, The Phillies, the Royals and the even if they know the end of the story.

1980 Baseball Season That Almost Wasn't is published by McFarland and the book can be About the Author found at www.Mcfarlandbooks.com, also at Daniel grew up in Oxford, OH and at- Amazon and Barnes and Noble. tended Ohio University to study broadcastMcFarland was founded in 1979 and has ing. He spent 20 years working in television, been producing high quality books from a mostly as a producer, in Cincinnati, Tampa, wide variety of writers. If you love baseball Chicago, and Indianapolis. Despite living in or history, McFarland books have found a the heart of Reds Country during the Big Red home with enthusiasts and savvy individuals.

Machine era, he was a Phillies Phan, largely McFarland is recognized for its serious works because his Mother who is from Philadelphia in such popular fields as the pop culture (esand when you're 6 that's as good a reason as pecially film), sports (especially baseball) any to root for a team. He meet his wife in and automotive history. McFarland’s website 1991, moved to Clearwater, FL in 1993 and has over 700 books on baseball. lived there for 11 years, which was great for Until next time keep the e-mails coming to someone who grew up a Phillies fan. He pro- hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com and be sure to duced broadcasts of Phillies Spring Training follow on twitter @hardcoalbasebal

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by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital

From Research To Poetry To Music Are you wondering how to incorporate research into your writing? If so, attend the Black Diamond Writers' Network meeting on March 16, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 12Noon, at the Tamaqua Public Library, 30 S. Railroad Street, Tamaqua, PA. The speaker will be Jay Smar, a professional entertainer from Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania who plays guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and banjo. He writes the music and words of his songs.

Smarr will be talking about his stories of the local coal miners. Learn how he researches historical facts about Pennsylvania coal region, how his research becomes poetry and how he puts it to music. He has written many songs including "The Ballad of Glen Onoko".

Come and enjoy a blend of history, music, and poetry.

The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call Anna Getz at 570-645-2717, and for directions call Tamaqua Public Library at 570-668-4660

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March 3 Join us for our monthly breakfast Sunday, March 3 from 8am to 12noon at Good Shepherd Church, 87 S. Hunter Highway in Drums. Menu will include eggs (any style), bacon, ham & sausage (choice of two), pancakes, potatoes, toast, fresh fruit, yogurt, assorted pastries & beverages. Adults - $7, Children 4 to 12 - $3, & 3 and under are free.

Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch” on Sunday, March 3 from 12 to 2pm or until the food runs out. Come enjoy a hot meal, something sweet and great company! Open to the public. Eat in only, please. We look forward to seeing you all!! We also welcome you to attend our worship service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sunday school at 10am. Every Wednesday we offer Prayer at 6pm, Bible Institute at 7pm.

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March 22 Good Shepherd Church is sponsoring a Lenten Fish Dinner on Friday, March 22 from 4 to 7pm in the church hall. The menu includes breaded haddock, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, green beans, dessert, and beverage. The cost is $12 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 10 and under. Walk-ins and take-outs are welcome until sold out!

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In The Mood To Appear In March In The Mood To Appear In March The Greater Hazleton Concert Series, Inc. continues its 2018-2019 season with In The Mood, a feel good, family oriented, musical extravaganza. Much more than a concert, In The Mood whisks the audience back to the rollicking sounds of the Big Band era with the music that “moved the nation’s spirit.” It’s jazzy, sentimental, rhythmic, and nostalgic all at the same time. This combo of the 13 piece String of Pearls Orchestra, vibrant singers and dancers, stunning arrangements, choreography and costumes will enthrall you as it has audiences world over for 25 straight years.

In the 1940s, the combination of uptempo big band instrumentals and intimate romantic ballads set the mood for a future filled with promise, hope, and prosperity. In The Mood celebrates America’s Greatest Generation through the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and other idols of the 1940s.

Created and produced by Juilliard trained Bud Forrest, In The Mood looks at America’s Swing Era from the 1930s/1940s from the happy-go-lucky era before WWII to the start of the war and through to the longing for the end of the war when loved ones would be reunited. The music arrangements of these American songs evoke powerful emotions even in people who were born decades after WWII.

The National Archives in Washington, D.C. brought In The Mood to their audiences as part of their commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of WWII and the response was extraordinary. In 1993, thousands attended an out-of-doors performance on Constitution Avenue which resulted with In The Mood, in affiliation with the USO, touring across the United States. In 1997, the band and singers were selected to be part of the entertainment for one of President Clinton’s 2nd Inaugural Balls. In addition to touring all across America, In The Mood has performed to sold out audiences in New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands, Canada, and Europe.

In The Mood’s music arrangements, costumes, and choreography are as authentic as it gets! Swing aficionados, especially seniors who heard the music first hand, adore this show, but this family show is for all ages. If you have never heard a big band before, this is the one to see! In The Mood will appear on stage in the Hazleton Area High School

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simmer.

Remove from heat; add Cheddar cheese.

Gently mix until completely melted. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni mixture; stir to combine. Pour into prepared dish.

Prepare Topping: Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and 4 tablespoons butter.

Spoon evenly over top of macaroni mixture.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until top is golden brown. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

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Fiery Tomato-Basil Mac & Cheese Ingredients: No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 pkg (16 oz each) dry elbow macaroni, uncooked 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 cup packed fresh sweet basil, chopped 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt 5 cups whole milk 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1-1/2 cups Italian-style bread crumbs 1 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Basil leaves for garnish, optional Directions: Prepare Mac and Cheese: Preheat oven to 400°F; spray 15x10-inch (4-quart) casserole dish with cooking spray. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and place in large bowl. Add undrained tomatoes and basil. Stir to combine; set aside.

For sauce, melt 1/2 cup butter in saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; continue whisking over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes or until flour mixture (roux) is browned. Add salt; gradually whisk in milk until combined.

Constantly whisk sauce 10 to 12 minutes or until it thickens and begins to

Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained 1 can (8 oz each) Tomato Sauce with Basil, Garlic and Oregano olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in shallow dish.

Cut eggplant into 12 slices, about 1/2-inch thick. Brush slices with olive oil, then coat each side with bread crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until tender, turning once. Top slices evenly with mozzarella cheese.

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It's Time For Spring A Clean Car Is Money In The Bank Automobile Maintenance (NAPS)—Purchasing a new car is a major financial investment. Keeping it clean can be an easy and inexpensive way to protect its resale and trade-in value.

“Many motorists procrastinate when it comes to cleaning their vehicles,” said Rich White, executive director of the nonprofit Car Care Council. “Whether you do it yourself or have it cleaned professionally, proactively keeping your car clean on the outside and tidy on the inside will pay big dividends when it comes to maintaining your vehicle’s value over time.”

The Car Care Council suggests five simple steps to keep a vehicle clean, helping protect it from the elements and preserve its value.

• Declutter—Start the cleaning process by removing excess clutter from inside the car as it can be distracting and hazardous, especially when debris finds its way near the gas and brake pedals. Don’t forget to clear out items that have accumulated in the trunk as they can add extra weight and reduce fuel efficiency.

• Clean the Interior—The next step is to thoroughly clean the interior, wash the windows, and clean and install floor mats. Be sure to vacuum on a regular basis. A clean and orderly interior lets you spot issues in the cabin so you can get them repaired before they get worse.

• Wash the Exterior—Give your car a good wash from top to bottom using products specifically made for automobiles. Always clean the tires and wheels before washing the body and don’t use the same washing mitt or cloth for both.

• Wax Twice a Year—Waxing not only protects a vehicle’s finish, it makes subsequent washing easier. Before proceeding, make sure there are no foreign particles on the paint. It’s important to note that waxing should be done in the shade, not direct sunlight.

• Fix Chips—If you find minor paint damage, cover the paint chips as quickly as possible to prevent further damage. For a quick fix until you can get paint touch-up supplies, dab a little clear nail polish on the scratch.

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

To order a free copy of the popular “Car Care Guide,” visit the council’s consumer education website, www.carcare.org.

It is hard to believe that this winter season is finally coming to an end. Well, we hope warm weather is close. Mr. Groundhog predicted an early Spring so we will be positive, fingers crossed. This winter season was especially hard on our vehicles; the extended icy conditions meant tons of road salt and spray pounding the exterior of our vehicles. Our batteries were subject to many cold and snowy mornings and our heaters ran on high most of the time we were in our vehicles. But spring is a time of fresh starts, so here are some tips I have gathered from a few ASE Certified Master Automobile Technicians that will keep your car or truck in perfect operating order.

• Battery—The battery works harder in frigid temperatures, so winter does take its toll on the heart of your electrical system. Have your battery terminals cleaned and the battery tested for proper cranking performance. It is cheaper to replace a battery than to have your car towed due to a breakdown. The fact is that most batteries fail in the warm weather due to the abuse they receive in the cold winter months.

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

• Tires—Cold weather can reduce tire pressure so make sure all tires are properly inflated. Don’t forget to check the spare. Inflate the tires to their recommended pressure- check the inside of your vehicle’s door for the “tire placard.” This tag has the proper air pressure for your particular tire and vehicle. If your car is shaking or shimmy-

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ing, have the tires balanced. The winter season and the tremendous potholes are known for knocking wheel weights off of the tires and causing them to go out of balance. If your tires are showing signs of uneven wear, have a four-wheel alignment performed. Winter can also beat up our steering and suspension system. An alignment is inexpensive as compared to new tires.

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

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

•Safety Items—Check all of your lights for proper operation and replace the bulbs if necessary. Replace your wiper blades and top off your windshield wiper fluid. It is a good idea to keep a gallon in the trunk. An spare gallon of coolant is also a good idea to have on hand.

• Exterior—Winter wreaks havoc on your cars exterior: Road salt is a car’s worst enemy. To protect your investment, have your car professionally cleaned. This service is one that will pay off in the long run. An exterior waxing and interior shampooing will keep your car looking good for many years.

Today’s economic outlook is forcing auto owners to keep their automobiles longer. This is why proper maintenance is important to extend the life of your automobile. So use the spring season as the time to freshen up your automobile. Happy Motoring!

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Hints To Help You Protect Your Kids In The Car (NAPS)—Keeping your kids on the road to safety when in and around a car can be easier if you take these steps: What You Can Do First, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), you should look for a car with these vehicle safety features: • Rear-view cameras • Interior trunk release • Side-impact air bags • Advanced frontal air bags • Push-down/pull-up window switches • Automatic door locks.

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always follow the manufacturer’s directions.

Make sure it’s compatible with your vehicle by checking the car seat manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Keep kids in the backseat at least through age 12.

3. Tell children not to play around vehicles.

Before getting into a vehicle, check around and behind it, as well as the surrounding area, to ensure no children are present.

4. Buckle and lock any unused seat belts to keep kids from getting tangled up in them.

5. Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, no matter how short the stop, or what the weather is, even if the windows are cracked.

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What Can Help To prevent precious cargo from being left in cars, one company has come up with an ingenious Rear Door Alert (RDA) technology.

An industry first, the system was developed by two mothers who are also engineers at Nissan. It monitors when the rear door is opened and closed before and after the vehicle is in motion. The system responds with a series of notifications if a rear door was used prior to a trip but was not reopened after the trip.

Once the vehicle is in park and the ignition is turned off, the system will first display a notification in the instrument panel and progresses to distinctive chirps of the horn to remind drivers to check the backseat.

Nissan’s RDA is easy to configure and can be temporarily or permanently turned off through a menu in the cluster display.

Already available in the Nissan Pathfinder, for model year 2019, RDA will be standard equipment on eight other Nissan cars, including the best-selling Rogue and the all-new Altima. By model year 2022, it will be standard on all the company’s four-door trucks, sedans and SUVs.

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MASTER GARDENER: Repurposing Items For The Garden

by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener

Sometimes being a gardener tempts me to become a hoarder. Ever since I started growing vegetables, I always ask myself before trashing anything: “Could I use this in the garden?”

Sometimes that leads to unnecessary “junk” in the sheds, but many times I have found these items very useful. Here are some examples.

Scrap lumber can be used to frame garden beds. We used a variety of old, untreated boards to construct our raised vegetable beds. Eventually they rot, but we have enjoyed them for many years, Extra mini-blinds make great garden markers.

You can cut them to any length you wish, write the name of the plant in permanent marker, and insert them into the soil. Coating the writing with clear nail polish makes it even more permanent.

Plastic jugs (water, milk, ice tea etc.) are very handy. They are great disposable containers for mixing garden sprays. I also use them for easier watering. I poke a couple of holes in the bottom of a gallon jug with a nail, fill it from the hose, and place it next to a plant. The water then seeps slowly to the root area, providing needed moisture without getting the foliage wet. It’s a great time-saver, too. Jugs can be filled quickly and, while they are watering the garden, I can enjoy my morning coffee.

Old newspapers are perfect for controlling

weeds in garden paths and other mulched areas.

I’ve used thick layers between my raised beds and covered them with straw or other mulch to keep them in place. They are much more effective in keeping weeds from growing than mulch alone because they thoroughly block light.

Another great weed barrier for paths is old carpet. Cut it to fit the path and place it carpet side down. It will prevent weed growth for years. If you know someone replacing their wall-to-wall carpeting, offer to recycle the old for them.

Before pitching old brooms, mops, and other long-handled tools, remove the handles to use as garden stakes. They are very sturdy and usually last for a couple of years.

Coffee containers, whether metal or plastic, are very handy. I like to use them for fertilizer so that it is easy to carry it to the garden and spread it over the bed. I also use them for large quantities of seed, such as oats or buckwheat used for cover crops.

Kitty litter containers are another useful item. They are great for storing fertilizer, lime, or other amendments to keep them dry. They’re also handy for gathering spoiled produce, weeds, rocks, etc. when you are tidying the garden.

Their handles make it easy to carry the material.

Other useful pet-related items include kitty litter trays and pooper-scoopers. I like to use a litter tray when weeding. It makes a larger target than a bucket or other narrow container when I’m feverishly yanking or digging up and throwing the weeds. They are also great for holding Styrofoam cups when growing plants from seeds. They support the cups and hold any water which spills or seeps from the cups. Pooperscoopers are great for picking up nasty things like spiny chestnut husks and rotten fruit, and they also save a lot of bending.

Replacing windows or storm doors? Consider saving the old to create your own cold frame.

One can serve as the glass top of a frame built to fit its dimensions. Cold frames are a great way to extend the growing season.

Empty jars are very useful for storing seeds.

I use large mouth jars to hold seed packets to protect them from moisture. I’ve also used jars to hold large quantities of cover crop seeds. They have kept my seeds viable for years.

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And don’t throw away old panty hose. You can cut them into various lengths to use as plant ties. They are strong enough to support the heaviest tomato, but they are stretchy and gentle on the plants. They last the entire season.

Recycling not only benefits the planet but it is also a great way to save money on gardening supplies and to make many garden chores easier.

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There are a few things that make our company stand out from the competition. The first is a rare blend of skills that comes from having the most knowledgeable salespeople, HVAC installers and technicians. For over 40 years, as a family owned business S.J. Kowalski, Inc. has established itself as a leading HVAC and Plumbing Company across the area. We have the area’s finest installers and technicians. We offer fair pricing and the belief that the true value comes from our unmatched customer service that cannot be compared simply by a competitor with a lower price.

The second is our pledge not to “love you and leave you”. We will take care of your equipment for many years to come. Our customer support staff is focused on providing the best possible experience from start to finish. If you purchase a home comfort system from us you will get the same outstanding service during the sale and in-

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3 Tips To Create Your Dream Closet (Family Features) If you’ve ever opened your closet doors and been depressed by what you see, it may be time to rethink your closet.

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sider converting an adjacent room into your dream closet. Remember to account for any sloped walls and whether you prefer a simple reach-in closet or a more elaborate walk-in.

Once you’ve determined your preferences and completed your measurements, turn to your wardrobe to assess whether you need more elegant hardware options and high-end achanging space, shelving, shoe storage, acces- cessories, allowing you the design freedom to ensure the features and aesthetic match your sory drawers or something else entirely. vision for the space.

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Dealing With A Cancer Diagnosis Later In Life

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers Being diagnosed with cancer later in life can be scary and overwhelming. A cancer diagnosis can make a person feel like their world is out of control. People often say they feel helpless and powerless after they find out they have cancer. Making a personal plan for dealing with a cancer diagnosis can help older adults make treatment decisions and feel in control of their lives again.

Here are some strategies for coping with a cancer diagnosis: • Absorb the information– People need to give themselves as much time as they need to take in the news. Processing a diagnosis can be difficult, and the person should feel comfortable taking the time and space they need to come to terms with the next steps in their treatment plans.

• Encourage education– As the saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” Encourage them to learn as much as they can about their type of cancer and the treatment options available.

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ing to provide resources to help someone understand their diagnosis.

• Express feelings– It’s normal to feel depressed, angry, sad or overwhelmed after being diagnosed with cancer. There are many opportunities to talk about their feelings, whether it’s with someone in their life that they trust, a mental health professional or a local support group.

• Maintain healthy habits– Continuing healthy habits is important following a cancer diagnosis. Those with a cancer diagnosis

should follow a doctor’s advice regarding nutrition and exercise, and make an effort to take care of themselves mentally and physically.

• Evaluate financial needs–Reviewing insurance and having a plan for how they will pay for their treatment will help relieve stress down the road.

• Focus on other parts of life–Focusing on the things in life that can be controlled will help people remember that they have the power to decide how they live life.

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March 2019 Mardi Gras Party Our annual Mardi Gras party will be held on March 5th at 2pm with entertainment by Greg Miller. We created our own masquerade masks while we listened to jazz music, helping to transform the Laurels into traditional New Orleans flair. And since it’s Donut Day, we will be indulging in a “donut bar” where residents will be able to enhance their own donut!

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

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

day, the beginning of Lent.

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

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For independent living residents, The Laurels offers a wide variety of social, cultural and

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The Laurels is designed for those who want to be a part of an engaging social environment, who have passion for life and live with purpose in life. Our residents can expect value, convenience, comfort and security. Should the need ever arise, care continuums that include Personal Care and Respite /Short-term Care are available

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Dental Care For Seniors – More Important Than You May Realize

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Advancing age puts many seniors at risk for a number of oral health problems which contribute to the higher incidence of heart disease and stroke more so in this age group than any other. Following are signs and symptoms typical to our senior population: 1. Dry mouth which is caused by reduced salivary flow as a result of pharmaceutical side effects, radiation therapy, or even certain autoimmune diseases.

2. Darkened teeth caused by a lifetime of consumption of stain-causing foods and beverages.

3. Root decay resulting from root exposure to decay-causing acids.

4. Reduced taste sensation as a result of medication usage, long-term denture usage, and advanced age in general.

5. Gum disease which is caused by plaque buildup and worsened by food debris left in teeth, tobacco usage, ill-fitting bridges and dentures, poor diets, and certain diseases such as anemia, cancer and diabetes, all which are common diseases of seniors. This gum disease will then lead to tooth loss and ultimately, uneven jawbone.

6. Denture-induced stomatitis is a condition common to seniors as a result of ill-fitting dentures, poor dental hygiene or a buildup of the fungus candida albicans underneath an unclean denture.

The mere fact of being a senior is not

a sole determinant of oral health. Arthritis, for example, may make adequate brushing or flossing difficult if not impossible. Medicines as previously stated, can also affect the oral health of seniors.

I cannot stress the importance of daily brushing and flossing by seniors (and all patients as well) as plaque can quickly build up especially if oral hygiene is neglected as it will lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Seniors and all patients need to brush at least twice daily with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, floss once daily at a minimum, and visit their dentist on a regular basis for cleanings and oral exams.

If you’re a senior headed for a checkup, your dentist should conduct a thorough history and dental exam. Questions asked during a dental history should include: • The approximate date of your last dental visit and reason for visit • If you have noticed any loose or sensitive teeth • If you have any pain, discomfort, sores, or bleeding in your mouth • If you have noticed any recent changes in your mouth • If you have noticed any difficulty tasting, chewing, or swallowing • If you have noticed any lumps, bumps, or swellings in your mouth During an oral exam, your dentist will check the following: your face and neck (for

skin discoloration, moles, sores); your bite (for any problems in how the teeth come together while opening and closing your mouth); your jaw (for signs of clicking and popping in the temporomandibular joint); your lymph nodes and salivary glands (for any sign of swelling or lumps); your inner cheeks (for infections, ulcers, traumatic injuries); your tongue and other interior surfaces – floor of the mouth, soft and hard palate, gum tissue (for signs of infection or oral cancer); and your teeth (for decay, condition of fillings, and cracks).

If you wear dentures or other appliances, your dentist will ask a few questions about when you wear your dentures and when you take them out (if removable). He or she will also look for any irritation or problems in the areas in the mouth that the appliance touches, and examine the denture or appliance itself (looking for any worn or broken areas).

In closing, with the passage of time everything from automobiles and man-made devices to human beings and all of their parts the same hold true. Routine maintenance is a necessity to insure longevity and overall performance.

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Don’t Fall For The Fraud!

by Rachael Kapes, Heritage Hill Senior Living Community The phone rings. On the other end of the line, an unfamiliar voice exclaims, “Congratulations, you’re a winner!” It sounds too good to be true, and it is. If you fall for the call, you could end up losing hundreds of dollars or your life savings.

Every year, older Pennsylvanians become victims of fraud. Con artists are using deceit-

ful schemes to gain your trust, in hopes to get access to your cash or personal and financial information.

Below are some common scams and details to help you avoid being duped.

• Medicare Scam. A person claims to be a representative of Medicare and requests verification of sensitive information like your social

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• Grandparent Scam. The person pretends to be a family member—usually a grandchild— who claims to have an “emergency.” Then they request money to relieve their financial burden. Often, the request is not to inform their parents for fear of ramifications.

• Imposter Scam. The most popular variation of this scheme is a person claims to be an IRS agent who will make demands using threats for immediate payment or face jail time. The IRS rarely calls and won’t leave urgent prerecorded messages or send emails requesting sensitive information. The IRS initiates most contact through the United States Postal Service.

If you suspect you may be a victim, stop communication and don’t send any money!

Reach out to a trusted loved one to make them aware of the situation, and file a complaint with appropriate agencies listed below, as well as local law enforcement.

Resources • Office of Attorney General (Pennsylvania) www.attorneygeneral.gov • Better Business Bureau www.bbb.org/scamstopper • Federal Trade Commission www.consumer. ftc.gov Unfortunately, this is not a complete list of scams or scheme details, which is why Heritage Hill Senior Community invites the public to a free seminar, “Scams Against Seniors,” on Wednesday, March 20 at Noon. State Trooper Anthony Petroski will discuss various types of fraud targeting seniors, what to recognize and how to react. To reserve a seat, please contact me at 570-215-3172 or by email at rkapes@ heritagehillsenior.com.

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Fountain Of Youth

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

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

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

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

Always remember to listen to your body.

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

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

Melanie Furlong is the Director, Community Relations, for SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice. Call 800-8409081 for information about our services or visit the website at www.SpiriTrustLutheranHC.org

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Omega 3: What’s The Hype?

by Melissa M. DeBello, OD, Hazleton Eye Specialists

If there is one supplement that I would recommend for overall eye health to all of my patients, it is Omega 3 fatty acid or fish oil. But doctor, how much should I take, what brand should I buy, and what are its benefits? I hope to answer all of those questions in the following article.

For starters, not all vitamins are created equal. Just because a product states that it contains Omega 3s, does not mean the quality is pure or in high enough dosage to be effective. In fact, over the counter supplements and vitamins do not go through stringent FDA approval and in some cases, lack the very ingredient advertised on the bottle!

Consumer beware, you often get what you pay for so if a product seems very inexpensive, more than likely its ingredients are too.

As a general rule of thumb when selecting a fish oil, look for a triglyceride form of Omega 3 fatty acid as it is better absorbed by the body and thus more effective. This will be indicated as “TG” on the bottle. Unfortunately, many store brand fish oils use a

synthetic ester or unpurified form of Omega 3 which is not only difficult for the body to absorb, but also leaves users with a fishy aftertaste or stomach discomfort (ie “fish burps”).

The reason companies often use this less pure form of Omega 3 is because it is cheaper and requires less processing to make. Fish oil must be processed in order to remove toxic Mercury from the fish used. During the removal of Mercury, the Omega 3 becomes an unstable molecule (ethyl alcohol). Many companies add Vitamin E to in order to stabilize the molecule rather than processing one step further to remove the alcohol to create the triglyceride form. Vitamin E is the reason that many doctors still wrongfully think that Omega 3 thins the blood. Omega 3 in isolation does not thin blood but rather the Vitamin E that is added to the ester form of the product causes blood thinning.

When it comes to dosage of Omega 3, an overall rule of thumb is to look for fish oils containing 2000mg of EPA/DHA in triglyceride form. As you start reading labels,

you will find that many fish oils do not come close to that dosage and it is not possible to obtain this level of Omega 3 through diet alone as one would end up with Mercury poisoning. As with any vitamin, recommended dosage of EPA to DHA vary depending on desired treatment outcome. As with any medical therapy, it is advised to consult with a doctor prior to taking Omega 3 supplements.

From an eye standpoint, Omega 3 has been proven to help treat dry eye disease, slow the progression of macular degeneration, and even delay the onset and progression of diabetic retinopathy in diabetic patients. We at Hazleton Eye Specialists personally like the Physician Recommend Nutraceutical product line of Omega 3s as its products meet all of the requirements discussed in this article.

So if you are interested in starting an Omega 3 regiment for eye health, please stop by our office and we will counsel you on which product will work best for your needs.

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What’s Happening At Providence Place Drums?

February 2019 Upcoming Events at Providence Place Drums, PA Reserve your spot today!

• Friday, March 1st - World Day of Prayer Service – 2:00pm – 2nd floor • Saturday, March 2nd – Entertainment by Noreen Gregory – 2:00pm – dining room • Tuesday, March 5th – Entertainment by Glenn Miller – 10:00am –connections neighborhood • Thursday, March 7th – Entertainment by George Rittenhouse – 2:30pm – dining room • Wednesday, March 13th – Entertainment by “Celtic Cracked Walnuts” – Tales & Tunes

of Ireland & Scotland – 2:30pm – dining room • Friday, March 15th – Entertainment by Sheila Mark – 2:30pm • Tuesday, March 26th – “The Secret Language – connections neighof Victorian Fans” – Presented by Karen Esak borhood from the Sophia Coxe Foundation – 2:30pm – • Sunday, March 3rd floor 17th – Bagpipe Per• Saturday, March 30th – Entertainment formance by Bernie by “The Two of Us” – 2:30pm – dining room Jespersen – 2:30pm – dining room • Thursday, March 21st – Entertainment by • Rosary & Communion – Every Wednesday – 10:00am – chapel; Every Thursday – 1:45pm Jimmy Edwards – 2:30pm – dining room – chapel • Stations of the Cross – Every Friday, starting Friday, March 8th – 3:00pm – chapel • Performances by Providence Place Choir – Every Sunday – 1:00pm – chapel Connections Club The Connections Club at Providence Place Senior Living provides a service to those residents who are proactive against the fight of Dementia. Club members get together daily to go over the daily schedule and stay active during the day. Other fun, challenging activities like the Dakim Brain Fitness Computer program are offered for memory enhancement. Check us out at prov-place.com today or call Stephanie for a tour of our facility.

The Alzheimer’s Association Support Group meets here on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2PM. If you are interested in attending, call 570-788-7555 to reserve your seat. Light refreshments are served. If you know of a caregiver that needs support, tell them to join our support group. Go to alz.org to check out information on the latest research, resources and news.

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Mouthguards: Sports Equipment That Protects Your Smile

by Dr. Melissa DellaCroce, Della Croce Dental Care Can you imagine losing one or two of your front teeth? It is easy to take them for granted until they are suddenly gone. Without your front teeth, many aspects of your everyday life might be changed. Your front teeth effect many things from what you are able to eat, to how you sound when you speak & how much you smile or interact with others. Until your teeth are gone, you may not think much about them.

Each year, thousands of teens are hurt while playing sports. Blows to the face, however they occur, can injure your teeth, lips, cheeks and tongue. A properly fitted mouthguard is an important piece of athletic equipment that can protect your teeth and smile.

You most likely have seen them used in contact sports. Football, boxing & ice hockey may be the sports that come to mind initially, but sports mouthguards can be protective in any sport. New findings in sports dentistry have shown that even in non-contact sports such as gymnastics, rollerblading & baseball mouthguards help protect teeth. Many experts recommend that a mouthguard be worn for any recreational activity that poses a risk of injury to the mouth.

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There are three types of mouthguards:.

The stock (ready-made) mouthguard; the boil and bite mouthguard; and a custom-made mouthguard made by your dentist. All three mouthguards provide protection but very in cost and comfort.

The most effective mouthguards have several features. They should be resilient, tear resistant and comfortable. A mouthguard should fit properly, be durable, easy to clean and not restrict your speech or breathing.

A mouthguard usually covers only the upper teeth but in some cases the dentist will make a guard for the lower teeth. Your dentist

How to care for your mouthguard Before and after each use, rinse it with cold water or with an anti-septic mouth rinse.

You can also clean it with toothpaste and a toothbrush.

When it is not in use, place your mouthguard in a perforated container. This permits air circulation and helps prevent damage.

Avoid high temperatures such as hot water and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight which can cause your mouthguard to distort.

Check it for tears holes and poor fit. A mouthguard that is torn or malformed can irritate your mouth and lessen the amount of protection it provides. Bring your mouthguard along to your regular dental check up.

You dentist will make sure the guard is still in good condition and properly fit.

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#1 Question We Get Asked About Low Back Pain And Sciatica

by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers Over the last 2 months, we have been holding a low back pain and sciatica workshop and have been hearing some common questions being asked. The single most common question we get asked is “Will I have to deal with this for the rest of my life”. For most people my answer is NO but you have to be willing to work at it.

Many people we see for low back pain and sciatica have had their pain for a long time, in many cases, years. However when I ask people what they have done to try and fix it, the

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When looking at low back pain and sciatica, understanding what causes it is very important in being able to get a handle on it.

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This way you can address the cause and put yourself on a path to keep it under control.

When I say cause, we know in most cases, the cause is not related to disc bulges or arthritis. How do we know this? Research has shown if you take 100 people WITHOUT low back pain over the age of 50 and do an MRI or CT scan. 60 will have a disc bulge/ herniation and 80 will have arthritis and DDD. So this means disc degeneration and arthritis is a normal part of getting older and does not necessarily cause pain. We see this a lot in our clients as many with “Bad” backs on MRI end up without pain.

So what does cause low back pain and sciatica and what can you do to handle it? In many cases the cause of low back pain and sciatica is related to something mechanical or movement based and once you are able to identify this, we can address it and help reduce the pain and keep it away. Basically if you can do something to reproduce your pain such as bending, walking, getting in and out of a car or sitting, there may be help for you.

FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center will be holding a Low back pain and sciatica workshop on Saturday March 23 @10am where we will cover the most common causes of pain and what you can do to address it. We will also be answering your questions.

For those with low back pain and sciatica and would like to know what you can do to get it under control, register for the workshop by calling 570-501-1808. Seating will be limited so call us ASAP.

Skin Aging

by Stephen Schleicher, MD. What happens to skin when we get older? Why do the faces of older people loose elasticity and mass, replaced by wrinkles and furrows? Well, researchers may have the answer. Aging happens when certain cells within the skin lose their ability to make fat cells that reside under the skin’s surface. These fat cells give skin a smooth, youthful appearance. As one ages the ability to produce fat diminishes. In mouse models these same researches were able to reverse this aging process and restore youth to the skin. Hopefully they will hurry up and do the same for us humans.

No need to wait for a miracle cure. Fortunately, dermatologists have tremendous tools to reverse the aging process. These are simple to administer and safe. Botox, Dysport and Xeomin can temporarily reverse lines and furrows of the forehead and dermal fillers (i.e Juvederm, Radiesse and Restalyne) substitute for lost fat cells under the skin’s surface. These agents work and are very popular. Dermatologists performed 8 million cosmetic procedures in 2017, a 19% increase from 2016. Both myself and my physician assistant (Rebecca) perform these procedures on a daily basis. Certainly Ok to act one’s age, but why look it.

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by John Degenhart, DC A 47 year old woman fell backwards off her quad as she was going up a steep hill and landed on her buttocks onto a rocky road. She has severe pain at the base of her back with muscle spasms radiating up into her midback. She couldn’t sleep, and could barely walk. She came into my office, I gently adjusted her lower spine into place, I put some therapy to relax her lower back muscles, and in two weeks she was fine and here’s what she said to me.

She said, “the last time I hurt my back I went to my family doctor. He gave me a bunch of pills to kill my pain and relax my back spasms and I had terrible side effects and I couldn’t focus at work. This went on for two months. Then I finally went to a chiroprac-

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Getting Back In The Game After A Shoulder Injury The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body – and potentially, the most unstable. Injuries such as shoulder instability, tendonitis and rotator cuff tears involve damage to soft tissues caused by repetitive, intensive training.

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nonsurgical and surgical treatments, as well to the shoulder blade, often can be done aras rehabilitation, for acute and chronic shoul- throscopically through small incisions. “We have many options to reattach the tendon to der issues. the bone, including specially designed suture anchors that allow bone marrow and stem Conservative care Richard Canlas, MD, primary care sports cells to grow into the surgical site and promedicine physician with LVPG Family and mote healing,” he says.

Sports Medicine–Health & Wellness Center In general, outcomes for shoulder surgery at Hazleton, provides nonsurgical treatments in athletes are very good. “After proper rehafor shoulder injuries, including medications bilitation, almost any athlete can expect to get that reduce inflammation and pain and help back to full activity,” Das says. restore function.

Rehabilitation resources “As a sports medicine physician, I’m foAt Rehabilitation Services–One City Cencused on a wellness model,” he says. “My goal is to address the injury with conservative ter, Allentown, physical therapist Kevin Trextechniques and also suggest measures to pre- ler, a rehabilitation clinical specialist, sees athletes who need a range of shoulder care, from vent a future injury.” postsurgical care to those who need treatment for an acute injury or a chronic issue.

Surgical solutions “Our initial focus may be to reduce pain Orthopedic surgeon Rupam Das, MD, with LVPG Orthopedics and Sports Medi- and inflammation by teaching the patient to cine, says rotator cuff surgery, which repairs apply ice, modify their activity, or through tendons that connect the upper arm bone treatment like electrical stimulation,” Trexler says. “Next, we work on improving range of motion and strengthen the muscles of the rotator cuff, scapula and midback. We also can work on posture and modifying actions that may contribute to chronic pain.”

Collaboration with clinical staff, as well as coaching and training staff, is essential. “We work closely with LVHN physicians and other clinicians to create a treatment plan, as well as with athletic trainers and coaches. This collaboration helps ensure athletes can resume their sport safely.” Trexler says.

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More Than A Bruise A slip and fall injury in your home or driveway may result in a hematoma. Though similar to a bruise, a hematoma is a pool of clotted or partially clotted blood that forms when blood vessels leak or burst. A hematoma can occur deep in the abdominal wall, within internal organs, or in large muscle groups like

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Who is at risk for hematomas?

“Hematomas often occur in older people with fragile skin and tissues,” Perry says. Also, people who take blood thinners, such as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin®), are at increased risk. Hematomas can result if you fall or sustain any injury that causes blood vessels to break.

How is a hematoma treated?

Most hematomas resolve with conservative methods, including RICE – rest, ice, compression and elevation. Perry approaches surgical treatment with caution, performing blood tests at specific intervals to determine if internal bleeding is ongoing. “We only intervene when the body’s natural repair system isn’t working,” he says.

What is involved in surgical hematoma care?

Surgical treatment starts by locating the hematoma with a computed tomography (CT) scan. “Once we know exactly where it is, we make an incision in the skin, place a few sutures in tissues around the hematoma to provide internal compression and pack the area with surgical gauze,” he says. Gauze may be left in place for a few days until bleeding stops and the body starts to reabsorb excess blood. At that point, Perry performs a second surgery to remove the gauze and close the wound.

When should you get help?

“If you have pain, swelling or skin discoloration that isn’t getting better, it’s important to get checked for a possible hematoma,” he says. “Elderly people and those with balance problems should do everything they can to reduce their risk of falls, including strength training exercises. And finally, it’s important to take blood thinning medications exactly as directed and to review the need for these medications with your doctor on a regular basis.”

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month As National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, March is a rallying point for the colon cancer community where thousands of patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates throughout the country join together to spread colon cancer awareness by wearing blue (on the first Friday of March), holding fundraising and education events, talking to friends and family about screenings, and much more.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States and the organization estimates that almost 6,000 new cases of colon cancer will be diagnosed in Pennsylvania in 2019.

Colorectal cancer, or colon cancer, occurs in the colon or rectum. Most colorectal cancers are adenocarcinomas (cancers that begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids). Most colon cancers develop first as polyps, which are abnormal growths inside the colon or rectum that may later become cancerous.

Since colorectal cancer often begins as polyps, it is important to find and remove them in order to help prevent colorectal cancer. That is where screening comes in. Expert medical groups, including the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, strongly recommend screening for colorectal cancer. Although minor details of the recommendations may vary, these groups generally recommend that people at average risk of colorectal cancer get screened at regular intervals with high-

sensitivity fecal occult blood tests (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy, or a colonoscopy beginning at age 50. People at increased risk because of a family history of colorectal cancer, polyps, or because they have inflammatory bowel disease, may be advised to start screening before age 50 or have more frequent screening.

At the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton, we treat colon cancer painlessly and noninvasively with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). EBRT is an effective treatment for colon cancer, working within cancer cells to limit their ability to multiply. During treatment, high-energy X-rays are delivered to the cancer with a linear accelerator (LINAC). The treatment process is painless, safe and treatments take about 10 to 15 minutes.

Side effects are usually minimal, and most patients return to routine activities immediately after each treatment.

“When it comes to radiation treatment for colorectal cancer, external beam radiotherapy is the most commonly used approach,” said Steve Karp M.D., radiation oncologist at the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton. “Radiation therapy uses x-rays to kill cancer cells that might remain after an operation or to shrink large tumors before an operation so that they can be removed surgically.”

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