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2021 Pennsylvania State Tournament – 11/12 Little League Baseball at Valley West This past spring Valley West Little League was given the honor to host the state tournament at Whispering Willows Park from July 2431. Since that time, a committee was formed led by league President Daniel Zola, his wife Angel Mae and All Star Coach, Josh Esposito to organize everything from field maintenance to food and bathrooms, parking, merchandise, sponsorships, publicity, volunteers and a list of other requirements, as well as coordinating the many generous offers of support from the community.

Valley West Little League assigned tournament volunteers, called aunts and uncles to each team to help guide them through the week’s activities. Valley West parents who took on this role were: Jim and Jen Pecora, John Klinger, Kristy Welch, Adam Staffin, Mike Masias, and Bob Tranguch.

Visiting players from around the Commonwealth who came to play were treated to meals donated by local businesses organized by committee volunteer Amanda Tranguch, as well as welcome kits with trinkets such as bag tags, water bottles, baseball cards, pool passes from CVCO, cinch sacks and more, and the opportunity to book a photo session in uniform and purchase game action shots by Lindsay Esposito.

Families were able to enjoy the famous tournament cowboy burgers, as well as regular items at the concession stand, food trucks, and donated dishes from league parents organized by Jen Balay, Concession Manager, as well as face painting and a bounce house, in

addition to the park playground once they arrived at the field after following the VW logo on Sugarloaf Road painted from Route 93 by the volunteers Jim Pecora, Jason Harman and Dan Zola with traffic directed by Brian Eckert, Mark Harman and Chief Reinheimer of Conyngham Borough.

To commemorate the event, fans and participants had the opportunity to purchase a program book designed and organized by volunteer Loriah Van Stone and state tournament logo tumblers. Pepper Jack Crafts also created a wooden state tournament logo ornament to order.

Not one but two styles of shirts were available-one with local sponsors and a fun logo and another with the official state tournament logo and all section winners.

For Valley West Little League, their very own team from District 18 Conyngham, PA won the Section 6 title and were able to participate in the state tournament and play at their home field. The team members of the Valley West major division of 11/12 year olds managed by Josh Esposito and coaches Mike Balay and Joe Aponick included: Caleb Aponick, Mikey Balay, Michael Balser, Mason Eckert, Jack Esposito, Jayden Harman, Logan Hearity, Jaxon Johnson, Christopher Knelly, James Pecora, Tyler Rebarchak, Ryan Ruggerio and Landon Schattie.

Other section winners included: 1-Dubois, District 10 2-West Point (Greensburg) District 26 3-Hepburn-Lycoming (Cohan Station) District 12 4-Hollidaysburg District 11 5-Greater Pittston Area District 16 7-Greencastle-District 14 8-Upper Providence (Oaks) District 27 Be sure to pick up the September issue of Panorama for more coverage of the 2021 PA Little League State Tournament and the winning team, who will move on to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament in Bristol, CT August 8-14.

In the meantime, check out the tournament Facebook page at www.facebook.com/2021-PA-State-Tournamant1112-LL-Baseball-at-Valley-West-105137535011346/ For details, visit www.paststell.org and www.unpage.org/ pennsylvania/pa-2021.htm

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Your guide to upcoming area celebrations you won't want to miss!

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Friday, August 6th 5:30-6pm.....Junior Olympics Registration by The Games 5-7pm...........Alibi 7-7:30pm.....Fireman's Parade 7:30-9pm.....Alibi Saturday, August 7th 7am..............Registration for Great 8 Mile & 5K @ CVCO Gym 8am..............Race Starts @ CVCO Gym 9am..............Pet Show Registration

by The Games 10am............Baby Parade Registration at The Gazebo 11-1pm.........Brooke Gerhart 1-3pm...........Joe Bogwist 3-4:30pm.....Angela Conahan 4:30-6pm.....To Be Determined 6-6:30pm.....CVCO Awards 6:30-8pm.....Brian Lubrecht

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Congratulations to the Valley West 11/12 Little League All-Star Team!

Valley West little League had the honor of hosting this year’s 11/12 State Championship Tournament which was a weeklong event held from July 24 through July 30.

Panorama Magazine would like to CONGRATULATE the Valley West 11/12 Little League All Star Team, District 18 & Section 6 Champs!! This win advanced them to the State Tournament and being able to play at their home field must have made this experience even more memorable.

There were eight teams in all competing in the State Championship!!

They all played their hearts out in hopes of making it one step closer to earning a spot in the Little League World Series to be held in August in Williamsport, PA. We wish you all the best in your Little League Careers!!!

We are proud of all the teams who participated and happy that we could be a part of this!! There were many businesses, organizations, and volunteers who generously supported the tournament… A big “Thank You”

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goes out to everyone who made this an unforgettable event.

Please stay tuned for the September Issue of Panorama where there will be a full complete article with pictures of the entire event, including the team that advanced to the next step on the journey to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut.

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After a few years “Pottsville Pride” knew they needed more help and more volunteers. An event that started with a few dozen vehicles grew to several hundred vehicles and the streets lined with people. The need for more volunteers and help brought the Pottsville Lions Club to the event. For the next several years the Pottsville Lions Club and many volunteers worked to continue “The Great Pottsville Cruise.” Some years over 1000 cars cruised the streets of Pottsville! It became an annual event every second Saturday in August, attracting hundreds of vehicles and thousands of spectators lining the streets.

The cruising of the streets went away due to state highway & police issues for traffic and the downtown show was born. They continued raising funds for the Pottsville Lions Club to give back to many organizations such as the SPCA,

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Toys For Tots, Pottsville Library, and Christmas Lights for the city of Pottsville just to name a few. As most civic clubs go today The Lions Club members grew older and fewer. They knew it was time to find a new host. In stepped the Humane Fire Company of Pottsville.

The new location this year is Laurel Blvd in Pottsville; featuring a wider, more spacious area, new food vendors and good “ole” Fire House Food! A classic 50’s & 60’s Band “The Rockets” formerly “Ricky & The Rockets” will perform!

Registration fee has remained the same at only $20.00! First 100 registrants will receive Limited Edition Dash Plaques and a goody bag of giveaways! All proceeds will go to The Humane Fire Company to help maintain the equipment and property.

The tradition continues with a new location and some twists but the spirit and fun remain the same. Bring your Classics, Street Rods, Antique Vehicles, Tuner Cars, Trucks, Customs and Rat Rods. Enjoy a day for a great cause and a day with fellow car friends and family. The date is Saturday August 14th, Noon to 5pm. Street parking & registration begins at 11am.

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GARLIC… Nature’s Way Of Social Distancing!

The Hot & Stinky Garlic & Herb Festival held annually at Zanolini Nursery, is the premier local event for garlic lovers.

This two-day celebration of the wonders of Garlic is the only one of its kind in Drums. Family friendly, fun filled and fragrant!

This festival features Northeastern Garlic Farmers, Garlic-Inspired Foods, Local & Organic Agriculture, Marvelous Music, Area Artisans, Small Business Displays, Pennsylvania Wine Tasting, a Chinese Auction, and Crazy Contests! The 8613 Knights of Columbus will be serving Roasted Corn with Garlic Butter & Baked Potatoes!

Area garlic growers will have the first of their fresh 2021 crop at the festival. People just can’t get enough of watching the competitors cry, dance, and sweat from the spicy food of our Hot Pepper Eating Contest on Saturday at 1pm and Garlic Eating Contest on Sunday at 1pm. Don't miss the fun!

Come celebrate the harvest Saturday, August 28th from 11am-6pm and Sunday, August 29th from 11am5pm at the 20th Annual Keystone State Hot & Stinky Garlic Festival.

Bring family and friends out for a “Stink‘n Good Time.” Stop by and enjoy some great food with awesome people! It’s a Garlic Lover’s Dream Come True! Make it a fun-filled family weekend… you don’t want to miss out!

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Garlic Farmers • Crafters & Vendors • Live Music • Delicious Food Chinese Auction • Hot Pepper Eating Contest-Sat 1pm Garlic Eating Contest-Sun 1pm

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Monday through Saturday, August 2-7 • Schuylkill County Fair • 270 Fair Rd, Schuylkill Haven Tons of fun for the entire family including rides, entertainment,craft and food vendors. Truck & tractor pulls and much more! $5 admission.

Friday & Saturday, August 6-7 • 67th CVCO Valley Days • Main Street, Conyngham Live entertainment both days, Valley Night Parade on Friday at 5:30pm, fun for all ages, children's activities, food vendors, games & more!

August 6-8 & 13-15 • Second Annual Sunflower Festival • Yenser's Tree Farm, 1910 Mahoning Dr E, Lehighton Sunflowers with a view and so much more. Fun for all ages including a sunflower maze, obstacle course, Farm Fun Zone, 3 food trucks, multiple artisans and crafters on site each day.

Friday, August 6th, 6pm-8pm • Arts In The Park First Friday Summer Concert Series • Downtown Hazleton at Can Do Community Park Live music by Nate Myers & the Aces brought to you by Hazleton on the Rise and sponsored by Sunday, August 8th - Doors Open 12 Barry Issett & Associates Noon, Early Bird 1pm• ShepptonOneida Volunteer Fire Company Monthly Bingo • 900 Center St, Sheppton Big prizes, special games, Seybert & 4th Streets, Hazleton • (570) 454-8714 homemade food. For more info call 570Rev. Anthony Generose, Pastor • Rev. Neftali Feliz Sena, Asst. Pastor 384-4746.

Our area is full of events the whole family can enjoy. If you are looking for some fun in the sun be sure to visit one of our area events!

Madonna del Monte 122nd Festival August 13th • 14th • 15th

Friday, August 13 • 5-9pm Saturday, August 14 • 5-9pm Featuring Just The Two Of Us Potato Cakes • Fried Dough • Halushki • Porketta Meatball / Sausage & Pepper / Steak & Cheese Hoagies Pasta Fagioli • Pierogies • Drinks (Outside Seating Only)

GAMES FOR CHILDREN • BAKE SALE • TRICKY TRAYS Sunday, August 15 : Procession following 10:30am Mass BENEDICTION in Church Grotto following Procession

SUNDAY BREAKFAST at the Key Club, Monges Street, Hazleton 8 to 11am – No Reservation Needed SUNDAY PASTA & MEATBALL DINNER from 11am to 2pm (in junction with Unico) TAKE OUT ONLY – Pick Up In Church Basement • To Order Call Frankie’s Pizzeria 570-454-6000

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 29TH 11AM TO 6PM HAZLE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY PARK HOSTED BY:

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Monday thru Saturday, August 9-14 • Carbon County Fair • 3285 Little Gap Rd, Palmerton Admission is $5 for everyone age 6 and older, weekdays 4-10pm, Saturday 2-10pm. Live entertainment daily, rides, tons of food and craft vendors and more!

Friday & Saturday, August 13-14 • 17th Annual Plymouth Kielbasa Festival • Route 11, Main St., Plymouth Featuring live music, tons of kielbasa, craft and food vendors. Fun for all ages!

Friday thru Sunday, August 13-15 • Most Precious Blood Catholic Church Madonna del Monte 122nd Festival • Seybert & 4th St., Hazleton Featuring live music, delicious food, games for children, bake sale, tricky trays and more - see ad for more info.

Saturday, August 14th from 1pm to 5pm • 2021 Great Pottsville Car Cruise • Laurel Blvd. from 2nd Street to 7th, Pottsville Featuring tons of classic cars, live entertainment, food vendors and more!

Saturday, August 14th • St. Jude Parish Picnic • 420 South Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top Traditional picnic and ethnic food favorites, Sweet House, Theme Basket Raffle, great food and fun

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Panorama Community Magazine and an open pit Chicken BBQ Dinner, Sunday, starting at noon. Entertainment includes Chester Street (Saturday 6-9 p.m.) and 2Rockaholix (Sunday, 2-6/ There will be a Beer Tent, Sidewalk Café, Kielbasa Korner, Italian Corner, Pierogies, Haluski, Potato Pancakes, Pizza and Fried Dough, Clams, Sausage and Peppers, Roasted Corn on the Cob, Funnel Cake, Ice Cream, Vera Bradley, 50/50 each night, Instant Bingo and the Summer Picnic Raffle with a five chance to win cash prizes ranging from $2,500~$250..

Saturday, August 14th from 1pm to 10pm • 6th Annual Kaigan Fest 2021 • Correale's Grove, 259 Deep Hole Rd., Drums $5 Cover - Cornhole Tournament, Live music all day, food & craft vendors, axe throwing tricky trays and more.

Thursday thru Saturday, August 19-21 • Nescopeck Community Days • 3rd Street, Nescopeck Live entertainment daily, Parade on Saturday plus food, games, crafts, face painting, games of chance, raffles and more.

Thursday thru Sunday, August 19 - 22, 37th Annual Pittston Tomato Festival • Main St., Pittston Parade, Saturday at 10:30am, Thursday 5pm - 10pm, Friday 5pm - 11pm, Saturday 11am - 11pm, Sunday 11am - 9pm Delicious food, a variety of live entertainment, a parade, 5K run, games, rides, arts and crafts, bingo and home-grown Pittston tomatoes.

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Sunday through Saturday, August 2228, Open Daily 3-9pm • 99th Annual West End Fair • 570 Fairgrounds Rd, Gilbert Admission $6 - Live entertainment Saturday, August 21 - 10am to 5pm daily, tons for everyone, rides, games, • ArtFest • Surrounding the fountain food and craft vendors and so much on the Square and up Market Street more! in downtown Bloomsburg More than forty art and craft and food vendors, plus Additional August events activities for adults and children and live continued on the next page!

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$20 in advance $25 at the door $5 Designated Driver $5 Age 13-20 (Non-Drinking Admission)

Rain Or Shine Event

Percentage of proceeds will be Take your chance donated to the Hazleton at the Chinese Auction Animal Shelter $10 Per Sheet of Tickets Item Donations for the Animal Shelter will also be accepted the day of the event.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Assunta’s

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Saturday, August 21 - 11am to 5pm • Shenandoah Kielbasi & Heritage Festvival • Main St., Shenandoah Live entertainment, a variety of food vendors including tons of kielbasi, and more! Fun for the whole family.

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER ARE FREE

All Children Under 18 Must Be Accompanied By An Adult

MUST BE 21 TO DRINK

hazletonrotary.ticketleap.com All proceeds benefit Hazleton Rotary Club Service Projects

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Friday & Saturday, August 27 & 28 • The Weatherly Festival • Weatherly Live entertainment on Friday night with Sovereign Soul and Saturday night by North of 40. There will be a variety of delicious foods will be available for sale and there will also be inflatable rides on Saturday for Saturday & Sunday, August 28 & 29 • children to enjoy.

20th Annual Keystone State - Hot & Saturday, August 28th from Noon Stinky Garlic & Herb Festival • Zanolini to 8pm • Hazleton Area Children's Nursery & Country Shop - St John's Festival • Hazle Township Community Rd., Drums Stop by for a Stink'in Good Park Hosted by Hazleton Power. A Fun Time! Featuring garlic farmers, crafters Filled Family Day featuring tons of FREE & vendors, live music, delicious food, Activities for Children of all ages plus chinese auction, hot pepper eating food vendors, tricky trays and new this contest & garlic eating contest. year, adult vendors including a winery, Moonshine and Local Artisans. View ad Sunday, August 29th from 11am to 6pm • Hazleton Rotary Wine & Beer for more details.

Festival • Louis Schiavo City View Saturday & Sunday, August 28-29 Park, 700 S Poplar St., Hazleton Tickets starting at 10am • Pocono State Craft may be purchased in advance or at the Fair • Quiet Valley Living Historical event. Rain or Shine. Featuring live music Farm, Stroudsburg Two great days plus local food and craft vendors. to shop for high quality art and hand crafted items sure to become family Sunday, August 29th from starting heirlooms. Enjoy demonstrations, live at noon • Michael Kors Purse Bingo music, artisanal bread sale; the historic - hosted by Assunta's Boutique & buildings will be open for viewing with Consignment Shop • Pardeesville interpreters sharing information about Park $25 per ticket, purchase in advance the farm museum’s original settlers. $6 at Assunta's Boutique, 909 W 15th St, Hazleton - Rain or Shine Event per person, children under 12 free.

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Thursday thru Saturday

August 19, 20 & 21 Live Entertainment: Thursday: All That Glitters Friday: Tommy Guns Saturday: The Legends Oldies Band Saturday Parade Celebrating 125th Anniversary of Nescopeck Borough The parade will line up at 3:00 and depart at 4:00 pm. Line up is on Warren Street in front of the Nescopeck Fire Hall.

FOOD • GAMES • CRAFTS FACE PAINTING • RAFFLES GAMES OF CHANCE AND MORE! VENDORS INCLUDE: Denny & Pearl's II Pizza Jackie's French Fries Warner's Sno Cones Dida's Incredible Edibles Levan's Tacos Living Hope Church Nescopeck Fire Company El Puerto De Las Empanadas James Lutheran Church St. James Evangelical Church Nescopeck Civic Pride And More!

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Saturday, August 28th from 10am to 4pm • Wapwallopen Peach Festival • Area surrounding St. John's United Church of Christ, Wapwallopen Festival will feature Heller's Orchard tree ripened peaches, peach short cake, peach dumplings, peach short cake sundae, homemade peach ice cream, hamburgers, hot dogs & french fries plus 50+ craft vendors and live music by Campire Bacon.

Lisa Flemming, owner

We have your Summer BBQ needs.

Hot Dogs Hamburgers Rolls • Steaks Mustards • Sauces Salsas • Pickles Relishes • Deli Salads 570-379-4771

EXPERT CARE DOG GROOMING

467 Berwick/ Hazleton Highway, Nescopeck

Services include : Dogs • Cats Rabbits • Reptile nails Bird nails and wing clipping Guinea pigs • Horses

Closed Mon. & Tues.

Wed. & Thurs. 10:30-5:30 Fri. &. Sat 10:30-6:00 Sun. 12:30-4:30

Cell: 570.956.2049 Home: 570.427.4091

(1/2 mile from Country Folk)

Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm • Saturday 8:30am-Noon By appointment only - Evening appointments available

www.theamishpantry.com

15 Wilbur St., Weatherly

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Ethnic Foods, Coal Mine Tours, Music and Living History Encampment Sunday, September 5th from 11 AM to 4 PM, the No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum in Lansford will be celebrating Labor Day Weekend with a picnic featuring homemade ethnic foods, coal mine and museum tours, music, and a Living History Encampment. Parking, admission to the grounds, music, and the Living History Encampment are all free to the public. A nominal fee is charged only for the coal mine tour and food at the picnic. This is a great value for families and those looking for a fun day out that won’t break the bank. The Living History Encampment will be on the grounds starting Saturday, the day before the picnic.

The Living History Encampment commemorates the 156th anniversary of the ending of the Civil War, which occurred earlier in the year. Come out and learn what life was like for soldiers during battle, see what a typical camp looked like, what kinds of dress they wore, and the struggles they faced. The encampment will include period gun firing demonstrations, an old-time wash display, and more!

Each day visitors can also tour the historic No. 9 Mine, which first opened in 1855, and experience what is was like to work in an underground Anthracite coal mine.

Visitors ride 1600’ into the mountain and then begin a fascinating guided walking tour of the oldest continuously operated deep Anthracite coal mine in the world. Tourists will see many of the unique features of the mine including the original 700’ deep elevator shaft, explore the mule-way, and see a miner’s hospital cut from solid rock. On the surface, visitors can browse the vast exhibits housed inside the Wash Shanty Museum, home to one of the largest collections of mining artifacts in the region.

On Sunday only, the Old-Fashioned Labor Day Picnic will be featuring homemade ethnic foods, desserts, and beverages that are common to the coal region. Visitors can eat in the

Old Fashion ed Miner's Lab or Day Picnic Sunday, September 5th

No. 9 Mine & Museum in Lansford

No. 9 MINE & MUSEUM

picnic pavilion and take-outs are available. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Shawn Frederickson.

The No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum is located at 9 W. Dock St. in Lansford, PA, only 15 minutes away from historic Jim Thorpe and Tamaqua off US Route 209. Mine tour tickets can be purchased in the gift shop upon arrival.

For further information, please call the museum at 570-6457074 or email no.9minemuseum@gmail.com.

9 Dock Street (Off Rt 209) LANSFORD, PA • 570.645.7074 no.9minemuseum@gmail.com

CELEBRATE OVER 160 YEARS OF MINING HISTORY WITH US!

Join Us Sunday, Sept 5th • 11AM to 4PM

IN CELEBRATION OF OUR ANNUAL OLD-FASHIONED MINER’S LABOR DAY PICNIC Tools • Fossils • Photographs Handmade Models Miners’ Mementoes Gift Shop • Plenty of Parking

“A Day of Fun for Family & Friends!”

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MUSEUM & GIFT SHOP

10am - 4pm •Ride by Rail 1600’ into the Mountain •Inspect a 700’ Deep Mine Shaft •Explore an Underground Muleway •See a Miner’s Hospital Cut in Stone •Roam the “Wash Shanty” Museum

GUIDED MINE TOURS

HOURLY First Tour at 11am • Last Tour at 3pm APRIL & NOVEMBER Friday, Saturday & Sunday MAY THROUGH OCTOBER Wednesday thru Sunday Reservations accepted on groups of 20 or more. The perfect field trip for schools and scouts!!!

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Hazleton UNICO's 13th Annual Bell'Italia Festival Mark your calendars for this family friendly, fun filled weekend, as Hazleton’s UNICO will once again hold its annual Bell’Italia Festival, at everyone’s favorite hometown Community Park, in Hazle Township.

Due to the pandemic in 2020, UNICO was unable to safely hold this wonderful event, but this year UNICO is back – and the event promises to be the largest and best festival yet!

And the same trusted health organizations who supported our community throughout the pandemic, are generously supporting our festival this year as well!

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We are proud and grateful to announce our Gold sponsor, Geisinger Health Network.

Geisinger will have a significant presence at our festival, including representation of their services such as 65 Forward, CHIP, Silver Circle, and a station for free flu shots throughout the event.

We are also very excited to announce that Lehigh Valley Health Network is supporting our festival as well, as our Entertainment sponsor.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), continually goes the extra mile to further their mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community and help make all the communities they serve healthier, and better places to live.

We are grateful to both these premier health organizations for their support of our community year-round, and honored to have them as our key sponsors, making it possible to bring our treasured Bell’Italia back for 2021.

Come be part of the fun at this no entrance-fee, community festival where great food, fun, and entertainment abound, for three great days!

Take a stroll in the beautiful tree lined park or sit by the lake and feel the fresh air and sunshine! Or relax in the band stand area and enjoy fabulous local entertainment while savoring some of the area’s most amazing homemade foods.

Crowd-pleasing favorite foods will be available such as pizza, pasta, sausage and peppers, stromboli, potato cakes,

13TH ANNUAL

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Saturday

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5PM to 9PM

10AM to 9PM

10AM to 6PM

September 17th September 18th September 19th Hazle Township Community Park

SPAGHETTI-EATING CONTEST BEST MEATBALL IN TOWN “FINGERS” TOURNAMENT • BOCCE BALL • ENTERTAINMENT ALL WEEKEND • CRAFTERS • TRICKY TRAYS • 50/50 RAFFLE • KIDDIE KORNER FOR CHILDREN INCLUDING AMUSEMENT RIDES

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FOR 2021 CLASSIC CARS DISPLAY

141 Community Park Road, Hazle Twp.

FOOD! FOOD! FOOD!

UNICO Fried Dough • Waffles & Ice Cream • Potato Cakes Ice Cream • Ethnic Soups • Pierogis • Kielbasa • Meatballs Sausage & Peppers • Porchetta Sandwiches • Fresh Corn on the Cob AND MORE!

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porchetta sandwiches, kielbasa, pierogis, ice cream, fried dough, funnel cakes, Italian pastries, fresh corn-on-the-cob, hot dogs, soups, and so much more!

Bring your chairs and be sure to gather around the lake Saturday night at dusk to enjoy one of the most spectacular fireworks displays you’ll see all summer!

As always, there will be a spaghettieating contest, a “best meatball in town” contest, a “fingers” tournament, bocce ball, a wide variety of crafters, a tricky tray tent, and daily entertainment. And take a chance on our 50/50 raffle, and hope for a big win!

Guaranteed fun for all ages including a Kiddie Korner for the children, as well as amusement rides throughout the weekend.

A new attraction for 2021, come see a large assembly of classic cars displayed in the field area – you don’t want to miss these vintage treasures!

On Saturday at 3PM, UNICO will again honor our area veterans, with a patriotic ceremony, supported by local dignitaries, followed by complimentary refreshments for the veterans and their families. All

are welcome, including family members of veterans who are no longer with us.

UNICO honors our Veterans every year as it is an important and cherished part of the Bell’Italia tradition. A special presentation by the President of Tower Trails Therapy Services will be included, highlighting their new horse therapy services for veterans in need of support due to PTSD or other post-service challenges.

If you are a veteran and/or the family of a veteran and would like to participate in our veteran’s ceremony, please contact Lauren Sacco at 570-497-4150.

UNICO is the largest Italian American service organization in the United States and the Hazleton Chapter is in existence for 71 years. With a motto of “Service Above Self”, our members work selflessly to raise money, to continue the tradition of our founders; to be charitable to worthy causes in our local community.

Interested in becoming a UNICO member, a volunteer, a sponsor, or a vendor at the Bell’Italia? Please call Donna Delehanty at 570-436-8265 or visit our Facebook page at UNICO National – Hazleton Chapter.

Saturday, August 7 Garden Tractor Pull 3pm Kartune 7-11pm Sunday, August 8 The Wells River Band 5-9pm Backyard Horshoe Pitch 12pm Chinese Auction Begins at 12:30pm

Homemade Food • Games Dunk Tank• Baked Goods Raffles and More!

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Wine Festival Hegins Park - Hegins, PA

$15 per person • $5 Designated Driver $12 Advance Ticket (Available until August 24th) (Call for Group Rates of 10 or more)

Outstanding Cuisine • DJ & Live Entertainment

Table Decorating Contest with Prizes for Participants Theme: THE ROARING TWENTIES Sunday, September 5th 1:00pm - 6:00pm

www.schuylkillwinefestival.com also on Facebook!

For more information - Tom Stutzman 570-682-3203

THIS YEAR MARKS 20 YEARS SINCE THE HORRIFIC ATTACKS ON AMERICA.

August 6-7-8 Entertainment Schedule Friday, August 6 Hillbilly Deluxe 7-11pm

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Saturday, September 18, 2021 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Over 200 selected craftsmen from PA and nearby states will be demonstrating and displaying their finest work.

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

Parking - $2.00 (Benefits Hegins Park Association)

For Information Call: 570-682-9541 or 570-682-8181

Hegins Park is located approximately 6 miles West on Rt. 25 from Exit 112 on Interstate 81.

Watch for signs for Hegins Park

NO DOGS ALLOWED! SERVICE DOGS ONLY

SHOW WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE

We here at the Amish Pantry are going to be holding a commemoration ceremony to honor the fallen heroes and mourn the victims of this tragic day.

We will be purchasing 2,997 flags, a banner, and an honor flag.

THE CEREMONY WILL BE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR VIEWING! The flags will be left up for 1 week after 9/11/2021 to honor the lives lost during the tragic events.

Where: 461 Berwick Hazleton Highway in Nescopeck When: September 11, 2021 HOW YOU CAN HELP: Donations will be accepted and greatly appreciated to offset the cost of purchasing the flags.

Please contact the Amish Pantry at 570-379-4771 for more Info.

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Area Farmer's Add Flavor To The Area

August is Pennsylvania Produce Month and our area Farm Markets are one of the special treats we are fortunate to have in our area. While the number of small farms across the country has been reducing over the past half century, we can still enjoy the numerous offerings of many family-owned farms. From savoring fruit and produce at the peak of freshness to meeting the people who grow your food, there are many reasons to support our farm markets.

REAL FLAVOR - Usually sold within 24 hours of being harvested, fruits and vegetables produced locally are fresher and taste better than produce which has been shipped for a long period of time.

MORE NUTRITION - Produce that is fresh and local is for the most part, nutritionally superior to the fruits and veggies in many grocery stores. Many factors affect the nutrient quality of these foods, such as when the crop was harvested, how it was grown, how it was handled and processed, and how long it's been sitting on the supermarket shelf. All of these factors can decrease nutrient quality. Farm-fresh food goes through fewer nutrient-diminishing steps and gets from the earth to your table sooner.

ENJOY THE SEASONS - Let you taste buds lead you through the seasons. From hot summer days through those cool early fall months, farmers markets are in full swing, yielding a bounty of beautiful, fresh, local produce.

MEET THE FARMER - When you’re at the market, you can pick up some produce and talk to the farmer. The same people who grow the food are usually present to sell their crops at the market, and they have a wealth of knowledge to share. They can tell you how it was grown, how much longer it will be available this season, how to grow the same fruits or vegetables in your garden, and how to store and prepare the food that you buy. All you have to do is ask.

VIsit paveggies.org for all information related to produce in Pennsylvania, including recipes and videos.

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Our Fresh Picked Corn In Season Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Tomatoes • Onions • Potatoes • Cauliflower • Beans Watermelon • Cantaloupe • Broccoli • Zucchini Cucumbers • Red Beets & Much More

1 mile north of Amish Pantry, turn onto Cherry Road, 1/4 mile off Route 93

Peppers • Tomatoes Beans • Eggplant Check Facebook or call for availability

Pick Your Own Blueberries through mid-August Pick Your Own Peaches PLEASE NO PETS

Fresh Hoagies, Baked Goods, Deli Featuring John F Martin Meats

We also have Farm Fresh Eggs, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage, Apples, Bulk Foods, Dalos Bread Baking Supplies, Bee Pollen, Raw Honey, Pixie Soaps Milkhouse Creamery Ice Cream: Pints & Quarts AND MORE! Route 93 • Nescopeck, PA Stand: 379-3727 • Farm: 379-2722 OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! MON.-FRI. 7AM-6PM • SAT. 8AM-5PM • SUN. 10AM-5PM

www.BroyansFarmMarket.com

Our Farmer Spotlight BROYAN’S FARM MARKET located in Nescopeck Township, Broyan’s Market is truly a family affair with three generations currently working the farm, Albert, his son Fran and his wife Jen and their children Colton, Logan and Shania. For over 50 years, Broyan’s has offered a full variety of in season produce and fruits. Their store is open year-round and includes a full line deli, ice cream, bulk foods and baking products. During the spring months Broyan’s has a wide variety of flowers. In addition to their on-site location they can be found during the summer at various farmers markets throughout the region.

BURGER’S FARM MARKET is located on St. John's Road in Drums, Burger’s opens in May and closes with the first snowflake around Thanksgiving.

In between, they host the Preserves of the Past – Antique Farm Equipment Expo & Festival in September and Pumpkin Hay Rides in October. In 2008, after nearly 120 years of farming, Burgers joined the Luzerne County Preservation Program ensuring they will be farming long into the future. Starting in August, Burger’s offers Pick-Your-Own vegetables including peppers, tomatoes, beans and eggplant.

HOMETOWN FARMER'S MARKET Hometown Farmer’s Market is family owned and operated by the Dunn Family since 1982. This indoor/outdoor market has been doing business since 1950. The market is located south of the Pocono region, 20 miles south of Interstate 81

Panorama Community Magazine in the heart of the coal region on Route 54 West, just outside of Tamaqua. The market is situated on 15+ acres with a multitude of vendors and plenty of free parking for all customers. New vendors are always welcome. The market is open year-round every Wednesday from 8am to 8pm, rain or shine.

Don't miss a chance to browse the wide variety of items from locally grown quality produce, fresh meat, cheese & baked goods, plants, shrubbery & flowers, to collectibles & antiques, household items, clothing, pet treats, coins, books, crafts and so much more. There are also plenty of food vendors to choose from throughout the market. With over 300 vendors, you won’t leave empty handed!

Stop by September 12th from 9am to 4pm; they are holding their annual fall craft show. This is a rain or shine event with free parking and admission. They hold two craft shows every year in May & September. For more information or if you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact 570-668-2630 or visit them at www.hometownfarmmkt.com.

OCHS FARM MARKET located on County Road in Drums. The Ochs family has been farming since the 1880’s and in 2002 they joined the Luzerne County Preservation Program to ensure they will continue to farm the land forever.

Today the farm is run by 5th Generation Bryan and the 6th Generation, Matthew, Andrew and Daniel. Ochs is open yearround. They kick off the year with their own Greenhouse flowers and plants. As the year progresses, they have a full line of their own fruits and vegetables. As the growing season winds, down they

OPEN DAILY Corn • Peppers • Tomatoes Herbs • Perennials • Local Honey Homemade Pickles • Jams BBQ Sauces & more!

PICK YOUR OWN starting in August

have local apples during the winter, ¼ and ½ custom beef, fresh turkeys and capons.

Their store includes bulk foods, baking products and old fashion candies.

RINEHIMER FARMS is located in Nescopeck Township. The Market at Rinehimer Farms is well worth the scenic trip to find the freshest meat and poultry selections in the area. Gary Rinehimer, along with his wife Randi and their children Anna and Faith, raise all of the animals on their farm. 100% grass fed beef, pastured poultry, and woodlot-raised pork means you will find the tastiest meat for your grill. In addition to the meat products, Randi bakes gluten free products for the store. The store also features local milk, cheese and honey.

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At Rinehimer Farms

100% Grass Fed Beef Pastured Poultry Woodlot Raised Pork Fresh Eggs Gluten Free Baked Goods Local Milk Cheese Honey Mon./Wed./Fri. 1pm to 7pm Sat. 10am-3pm 232 Bridge Road, Nescopeck • 570-336-8911

401 E. County Road, Drums • 570-788-3163

NOW OPEN

Sweet Corn • Tomatoes Cucumbers • Peppers Onions • Potatoes Zucchini • String Beans Garlic • Cabbge Red Beets Cantaloupe Peaches • Plums Nectarines Watermelon

Tomatoes Sweet Corn Peppers Cucumbers Pickles Hot Peppers

AND MANY MORE SEASONAL FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Accepting FMNP Vouchers

OPEN 9 AM TO 6 PM DAILY 556 St. John’s Road, Drums • 570-788-2571 Thurs 10am-2pm behind Foster Twp Municipal Building

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1 MILE WEST OF SKIPPER DIPPER’S, OFF RT. 309,TAMAQUA • 570-467-2039 OWNED BY JOHN & ANNETTE ZUKOVICH

Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5 • Saturday 9-4 Closed Sundays

From Hazleton: 309 south, left on Butler Ave. 2.6 Miles to right turn onto Beisels Road, first left onto E County Road. 2 miles on right

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Panorama Community Magazine Continued from previous page Nescopeck and is open M-W-F from 1pm to 7pm and Saturday 10am -3pm. While there, you are invited to roam around and see the farm and the animals raised there.

STEMMRICH BLUEBERRY FARM is located at 71 East Cherry Lane, Nescopeck.

Stemmrich is well known for their PickYour-Own Blueberries available in July, the bounty continues this year in August. The 2021 growing season has been incredible and there will be blueberries available into early August. Starting in early August will be Pick-Your-Own Peaches available as well. For more information call for details at 570-379-2908.

THOMAS FARM is located on St John’s Road in Drums. They were the first farm to join the Luzerne County Land Preservation organization. Owner Richard Thomas can

trace the origins of the farm back to 1845.

Open from April through Thanksgiving, Thomas Farm offers a full variety of fresh products including Spring Flowers and Plants, Mums in the fall, their own corn, peppers, tomatoes, and a wide variety of other vegetables. Their offerings also include red, yellow and orange watermelons.

ZUKOVICH’S FARM MARKET has been in business since 1997. Family owned and operated by John and Annette Zukovich.

They are conveniently located 1 mile West of Skipper Dipper’s, off Route 309 in Tamaqua.

Open 7 days a week, 9am-6pm through October, Zukovich’s specializes in home grown fresh fruits and vegetable including their famous sweet corn. Zukovich’s is not your ordinary farmer’s market. All fruits and vegetables are beautifully displayed for you to purchase. Sometimes you’ll find fresh

cut flowers from the garden throughout the summer and in the fall you will find a huge selection of beautiful pumpkins, gourds and picture perfect corn stalks.

After shopping, walk next door to Rough Cut Barbeque, owned and operated by daughter Jacklyn and son in law Dustin Varner. Experience phenomenal smoked pulled pork & chicken, beef brisket, and baby back ribs - all smoked on-site. They also carry fresh cut fries, baked beans, coleslaw, homemade mac & cheese, roasted corn on the cob, and draft birch beer. Their menu features sandwiches, platters, or buy by the pound to take with you! Also available in party size with a 1 week notice. Get it to go or eat it right there. Rough Cut is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12pm-6pm through October.

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2021 Tokyo Olympic Collectibles on the World Stage

By Dr. Lori Verderame

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The 2021 Summer Olympic Games (Tokyo 2021) will be held in Tokyo, Japan and collectible objects from the XXXII Olympiad will soon be known as the collectibles of the future. The inspirational and popular international multi-sport event will take place in Tokyo, Japan.

On a recent trip to Tokyo, I experienced that the great Japanese city is quite prepared to host the world even in the aftermath of a global pandemic. Shops are brimming with Olympic items and in Tokyo’s main and impressive Government Building, there is a fine exhibition about the history of the Olympic Games.

The exhibit geared to the general public features the Olympic Flag and the Tokyo 2021 mascots for the Summer Olympic and Summer Paralympic Games. The exhibit helps visitors learn about the history of the Olympic Games through signage and other didactic displays. Special items include the opening ceremony jackets to be worn by members of the Japanese Olympic Team. These pieces of clothing were available at the exhibit and the jacket design was based on a traditional Asian kimono jacket or haori with an open front and large sleeves. Along with the haori jackets in the blue and white, the exhibit featured life-size stuffed animal mascots for the Olympic and Paralympic games and

photo areas for Olympic themed selfies.

The highlight of the exhibition was the display of the beautiful and inspiring Olympic flag. The Olympic flag is raised at the opening ceremonies and waves throughout every Olympic Games. The flag was last handed over to Tokyo at the conclusion of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The flag features the colorful and highly recognizable Olympic rings design on a white panel with fringe of the ring colors surrounding the perimeter. The flag was displayed in a large museum style see-through display case along with its wood storage/traveling case decorated with engraved gold-tone metal plaques from the previous Olympic Games held in Atlanta 1996, Athens 2000, Sydney 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016.

I expect that the interior of the case is lined to archival standards with an appropriate museum quality material that will keep the textile flag protected from the wood case’s off-gassing.

The most recognizable figure of the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games are the anime-inspired Olympic mascot named Miraitowa (mirai meaning future and towa meaning eternity) created by artist Ryo Taniguchi. More than 2,000 mascot designs were submitted to the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Committee from Japanese

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artists. Designs were narrowed down to three finalists and the winner’s design was chosen by Japanese elementary school children by a nationwide classroom vote.

Ryo Taniguchi’s Miraitowa mascot design won with 109,041 votes. Collectibles at the Olympic Games will be varied including the traditionally traded Olympic pins, Tokyo Olympic sportswear, keychains and of course, small scale Miraitowa mascots toys.

When it comes to Olympic Games collectibles, the market is most active about two weeks prior to the current Olympic Games and continues throughout the Games. If you are considering liquidating your Olympic collection, plan to start your marketing efforts online now. Online sales will be active since this is a major international event. For sellers, continue your marking efforts throughout the Games and end your Olympic collectibles sales about one week after the Games’ closing

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ceremonies have occurred. This will give you time to benefit from the worldwide press coverage associated with the lead up and events of this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games.

By continuing the sales of your Olympic collectibles after the Olympic Games have closed, this will give latecomers a chance to buy your items after everyone else has gone home. With events like the Olympics and the sale of Olympic collectibles, you can’t expect buyers—online or offline--to be interested in these items weeks after the end of the competitions. So, start promoting Olympic objects early, ride the promotional wave during the Games and then give an extra week for buyers to purchase the leftover Olympic items. By September of this year, the Olympics collectibles market including the Tokyo Olympics will cool significantly. After that, you’ll have to wait another four years for the next best sales opportunity of any Olympic objects.

Looking forward, Paris, France will host the Summer Olympics in 2024 and Los Angeles, California, USA will host the world for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Dr. Lori Verderame is the awardwinning Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser on History channel’s #1 show, The Curse of Oak Island. Visit www.DrLoriV.com and www.YouTube.com/DrLoriV or call (888) 431-1010.

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MAC FRAMPTON AND THE THREEPENNY SYMPHONY WITH POP GO THE CLASSICS Thursday, November 4, 2021

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The Greater Hazleton Concert Series Announces Its 86th Season Celebrating 86 years of outstanding performances, The Greater Hazleton Concert Series, a non-profit, communitybased organization, continues to offer top quality, professional, entertainment at reasonable prices. The 2021-2022 season will feature ten exciting, professional, concerts.

The Doo Wop Project - Friday, September 10, 2021 - The Doo Wop Project traces the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. In their epic shows, they take the audience on a journey featuring foundational tunes from the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through the vocal artistry of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons all the way to DooWopified versions of modern hits from Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, Maroon 5, and Sam Smith Jukebox Saturday Night - Thursday, September 23, 2021 - A music review of the great Big Bands during the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s. A fun filled event for all ages that captures the exciting sounds of great melodies and lyrics performed by an energetic group of instrumentalists and vocalists who will keep you moving in your seats, tapping your toes and clapping your hands. Performing various styles of music including swing, ballads, cha-cha’s, waltz’s, and tangos, all to keep a dancer dancing.

Real Diamond, Tribute to Neil Diamond - Friday, October 15, 2021-

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America's #1 Neil Diamond tribute band featuring front man Curt DiDonizio backed by a 10-piece band; dedicated to faithful re-creation of the live Neil Diamond experience. They are obsessively passionate about providing the audience with the finest Neil Diamond show short of having the man there himself; four decades of unforgettable songs from Neil Diamond's Songbook with audience participation. Their set list includes notefor-note renditions of Neil's greatest hits.

Mac Frampton & the ThreePenny Symphony with Pop Go the ClassicsThursday, November 4, 2021 - A unique musical experience, Frampton brings to the stage the restless versatility of a searching, dynamic talent that defies categories and ready labels. As a World renowned pianist, he’s played the huge arenas and concert halls, soloed with the great orchestras, released over 25 recordings. His number

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Mac Frampton has been guest soloist with various symphonies and orchestras.

He continues to share his dreams with audiences worldwide having performed over 4,000 concerts.

ViVA Trio - Friday, November 19, 2021 - With multiple standing ovations every show, award-winning group ViVA Trio has toured Canada, the US and Europe! This all-female vocal group is redefining their sound in a series of new releases. Siren Song, their first single in a wave of new music, features ViVA’s stunning vocals and symphonic base with electronic elements and effects. ViVA Trio loves fusion and sings everything from operatic classics to pop songs, like Sia’s Bird Set Free and Adele’s Hello. GoodLife Magazine said in a recent publication: “When ViVA Trio hits the stage live, it’s a show!”

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Continued from page 25 Carol is the perfect family holiday event.

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Julian Bliss Septet, Celebrating Gershwin: A Stroll Down Tin Pan Alley - Thursday, February 17, 2022 - Featuring one of the world's best clarinetists and hand-picked ensemble of 7, a distinguished classical musician enraptured with great jazz. Includes the most loved melodies and swinging tunes, excerpts from Porgy & Bess and Rhapsody in Blue, Embraceable You, etc. Julian Bliss Septet, reator of the Leblanc Bliss clarinet, has shared uplifting, classy, humorous shows, and exceptional musicianship around the world since their formation in 2010.

Synco Romantico - Thursday, March 3, 2022 - Featuring the silky voice of Canada's Marc Devigne and the sultry sweetness of Adi Cohen, the runner-up of the Israeli edition of American Idol. Timeless pop standards and Latin jazz interpreted with emotional punch creates a most beautiful international repertoire.

Sung in four different languages. Hear "Volare," "Nature Boy," "As Time Goes By," "Quando, Quando," "Moon River" and more, produced and directed by world-renowned Tomer Adaddi.

Sinatra Forever - Friday, March 25, 2022 - Starring Rick Michael, one of Las Vegas' premier singers and impersonators, literally channels "Old Blue Eyes" through his spot-on vocals of the legendary crooner. Sinatra Forever is a Tribute to Frank Sinatra and pays homage to perhaps the greatest singer of all time. The show is a love fest of Sinatra’s greatest hits.

It is a timeless concert and part of the American Songbook, with all the original arrangements, and even some of the original musicians who backed up Sinatra himself.

Country Legends Thursday, April 21, 2022 - Live From Nashville is an incredible production direct from Music City that stars singers & dancers, and a bona fide band of Nashville Continued on page 29

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Now that the dust has settled after the primary election, I would like to begin by thanking all my voters who had the confidence to give me their vote. We slipped on the ice… came up a little short but did not fall. We will be back in November bigger, better, and stronger. I am confident I will win one of three seats on City Council because I will work harder than ever to represent

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Technically, there were 801 votes for me in a write-in campaign. If you split the 115 votes that were thrown out, I lost each nomination by 100 votes.

To all the good citizens of Hazleton, I will be back in November’s General Election, needing 300 more write-in votes to take a seat. My plan is to have an exceptional and organized campaign to educate everyone on what my goal is. It has always been to fix the quality of life in Hazleton, not with band aides but with real solutions. I would like all the citizens in Hazleton to have a better place to live, work, enjoy and raise their families… Hazleton needs to get back to the way it used to be. I will be your 24/7 councilman. You can come directly to me with all your issues and we will handle it together. I will be your spokesperson; standing up for each and every one of YOU! You can count on me!

Don’t be fooled by the rubber stamped candidates on the ballet that need to be told what to do and how to do it. I will be my own person with no ties to any click.

My decisions will be made for all your best interest.

We are only 300 votes away so let’s make it happen! We will solve the problems of the city together that the current officials have not addressed. I will not let you down. I will work harder than the day before to make Hazleton the city we grew to love!

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by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital While most flea problem start in the summer, these problems don't get bad until September or October. Fleas are little heat seekers. As it starts getting cold outside, they will hop on the first warm body Continued from page 26 musicians. Features dazzling staging and costumes, all designed to celebrate a century of celebrities and treasured songs from Music City. This performance is a song and dance spectacular, fully costumed and choreographed in the tradition that gave Music City its name – a production that will leave your toes tapping, your adrenaline pumping, and your memories churning! Twelve musicians, singers, and dancers bring phenomenal fiddling, fancy footwork, and top-flight vocals your way. This theatrical production is truly extraordinary, a trip through America’s greatest music – the music she calls her own!

A Concert Series subscription provides admission to ten great performances at a cost of $100 for adults, $50 for students, and $225 for family subscriptions. No additional fees are applied to the purchase of tickets. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM at the Hazleton High School Auditorium (1601 W. 23rd Street, Hazleton, PA) where convenient, lighted parking is free, and the drive is short.

For detailed concert descriptions visit the Greater Hazleton Concert Series

Panorama Community Magazine For those of you who prefer not to put something on the outside of your pet, there are several oral flea preventatives available. Nexgard and Bravecto are fairly safe and seem to work well for dogs. My favorite is Bravecto due to the 12 week duration for dogs (the other two only last 4 weeks). Comfortis is the only one that can be given to cats.

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Father Peter Young: Baseball’s Loss Was Society’s Gain

By Rev. Connell A. McHugh On December 9, 2020, Father Peter Young died at the age of 90 in Albany, New York. He had been a priest in the Albany Diocese over 60 years. It is impossible for me to name a person from the past or present including well known saints who substantially helped as many people as Father Young. I was privileged to serve as a Deacon at Father Young’s Parish at St. John’s in the ghetto section in south Albany.

The area was known for its homelessness, poor housing, alcoholism, drug addiction, prostitution and high crime rate. I served as a deacon for weekends while I attended Our Lady of Angels Seminary in Selkirk located a few miles outside Albany from 1969 to 1972.

Father Peter Young was born August 4, 1930 in Albany, New York, the son of Peter Young Sr. and Eleanor Quirk Young.

He attended St. Teresa’s School and later Christian Brothers Academy, both in Albany.

He graduated from Siena where he starred in both baseball and football and earned a degree in Economics. One of his close friends, who remained a friend for life was Billy Harrell who was a baseball star and Siena’s top basketball player. For a small college, Siena went 70-20 during Harrell’s time. Both the Globetrotters and the NBA were interested in Harrell, but he chose a career in baseball. Harrell had a great career record in the minors with a lifetime average of .284 with 114 homeruns and 573 RBIs. He had great hands, and was strong defensively. A 1952 Ebony Magazine article entitled “Future Jackie Robinsons” included Billy Harrell. Like Jackie Robinson, Harrell also experienced discrimination. He first encountered discrimination in the nation’s capital where a restaurant refused to serve him because he was black.

Harrell played for both the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Red Sox. When Cleveland held their Spring training in the south, Rocky Colavito and Herb Score had to buy his food.

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Harrell’s best Minor League season was 1953 at Reading when he played on a team that won 101 games. Harrell batted .330 with 84 RBIs and was named League MVP. When Father Young visited me in West Hazleton he spoke about Harrell. He knew of my collecting older baseball cards and asked if I had any cards of Harrell. I sent him the 3 cards on which Harrell appeared – 1958, 1959 and 1961, all Topps cards. I received a very appreciative thank you letter from Father Young who was always grateful for anything that people did for him.

Father Peter Young had many black friends and actually traveled with the Negro Baseball League. Many of the restaurants would not admit black people and Father Young was designated to go into the restaurants and ask if they would serve the Black Baseball Squad.

If the restaurants refused, Father Young would ask if at least they would sell food which he would take to the bus. I can remember watching the original Jackie Robinson Story with Father Young when he visited me at St. Francis in West Hazleton. Jackie Robinson who played himself in the movie, was designated to enter the restaurants and ask if they would serve black people. The Jackie Robinson Story was one of Father Young’s favorite movies since he experienced first hand what Jackie Robinson and other black players endured.

Father Young was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals but had to serve in the Navy. He had a fiance and planned to enter the business world after he concluded his stint in the Navy.

While serving in the Navy, Father Young felt called to become a priest. On a shore leave from a Navy vessel, Father Young was

shocked that several members of his crew attempted to rape a woman. Father Young, who was a huge man, was able to stop the group from raping the woman but suffered a beating himself. The Captain of the ship, in learning about the incident, suggested to Father Young that he should become a priest.

After finishing his Naval stint, he went to St. Jerome’s College in Canada and finished his Seminary studies at St. Bonaventure in Olean, New York. He was ordained on May 23, 1959.

Father Young served as Assistant Pastor at St. John’s in Albany from 1959-1968 and taught at Cardinal McCloskey High School during this period. He later became Pastor of St. John’s from 1968 – 1976 and Pastor in Bolton Landing from 1976 – 1993 until his retirement.

After his retirement, Father Young returned to Albany’s South End and served the Mother Theresa Community in addition to directing the Social Services Organization he founded – Peter Young Housing and Treatment, which at its height operated 117 sites from Buffalo to Brooklyn. At one time he employed over 3,000 people in these Rehab facilities. Thousands of people such as homeless, those addicted to drugs or alcohol, former criminals and those in need of job training were aided by Father Young’s programs. Not only the downtrodden but people in important positions who became addicted to alcohol or drugs were put on the right track by Father Young personally or through his programs.

During the time I spent at St. John’s as a Deacon 1971-1972, I marveled at the tremendous energy Father Young exhibited.

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Father Peter Young was viewed as a beloved “street priest” known for housing the homeless, assisting alcoholics and drug addicts, setting up jobs for people going through rehab and teaching young people. He was, as I stated, a huge man who was tough enough to break up a bar fight but gentle enough to comfort the poor and homeless. Often Father Young had to deal with dangerous people. I witnessed this first hand. I can remember a large man of about 35 or so, overcome by alcoholism, using vile and threatening language to Father. Another time, Father Young spent a couple of hours calming down a professional boxer.

In his later years, Father Young celebrated Mass regularly at the Capital building in Albany and often gave the invocation at Capital functions. A quality among many outstanding ones that Father Young possessed was his calmness. Even when people cursed and disrespected him, he remained calm. Father

was the living embodiment of the Serenity Prayer.

Father Young’s mother, Eleanor Quirk Young, was a very enthusiastic and gracious woman, who worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles and volunteered for many charities. She knew many politicians and introduced her son to them. This was very helpful for Father Young who needed funding contacts for his many projects in assisting struggling people. Probably the most supportive political figure of Father Young’s projects was Governor Nelson Rockefeller.

Long before BLM, Father Young was extremely involved with the black community and was revered by black adults and children and leaders of the black community in the Albany area. Black people constantly came to the rectory to see him, and he tried to help as many people as possible.

Despite battling bone cancer in the last years of his life, Father Young kept being involved in his many projects. He even founded a Big Brother/Big Sister program in south Albany. The last period of his life, Father Young was confined to a wheelchair and had to stay in the townhouse that his mother willed him.

Father Young had a great knowledge of sports and especially liked the Yankees and New York Giants. We had many wonderful conversations on sports topics. He had many friends among professional athletes, among

them, Stan Musial, the great St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer.

Father Young’s work was documented in a 1999 PBS special, Glide Path to Recovery of which I have the DVD. Father’s motto was “Unless someone offers a friendly smile, a helping hand, a caring word, with a listening ear, somebody somewhere loses the courage to live”.

Special thanks to Leetitia Rhatigan, a neighbor of Father Young who supplied me with many articles from the Albany Times Union and The Evangelist, the Baseball cards and photos are from my own collection.

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Child Tax Credit $ and How it Works!

By Alice Horton-Barr, CEO, Honest Abe's Taxes, Inc. All the buzz is about checks that people started receiving midJuly for money that is from their Child Tax Credits.

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Here's how you may be inviting mosquitoes to your outdoor party, and what you can do about it: Drinking beer and wine. Mosquitoes are attracted to high levels of carbon dioxide, elevated temperatures, and lactic acid - which all increase in your body when you drink alcohol, especially fermented beverages like beer and wine.

Serving sugary foods & drinks.

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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.

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INGREDIENTS • Whole chicken • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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CRISPY CHICKEN • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 100g white miso • Thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed TO SERVE • 3 x 200g portions frozen ramen • 1 cup canned sweet corn, drained and rinsed • 1 sheet of nori, cut into 4 squares • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted • chiu chow chilli oil (see recipe)

Kombu (dried kelp) and bonito flakes (dried and smoked tuna flakes) are available from japancentre.com. Chiu chow chilli oil contains garlic, ginger and chilli – we used Lee Kum Kee’s chiu chow, available from larger supermarkets.

STEP 1 - Put the eggs into a small pan of boiling water for 7 minutes then drain and run under cold water until completely cold, drain again and shell. Mix together the soy, miring and sugar in a bowl and add the eggs. Marinate for 5 hours or overnight, turning every now and again.

STEP 2 - Heat the oven to 375°F/electric 350°F/gas. Remove the legs from the chicken by cutting down either side of the main body part of the chicken, popping out the joint and removing the legs. Split the legs into two by cutting through the joint between drumstick and thigh.

Remove but keep the skin from the thigh.

Put the chicken onto a large baking tray, and the skin onto a small one. Remove both wings from the chicken and add to the large baking tray.

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Panorama Community Magazine STEP 3 - Next, carefully remove both breasts by cutting down either side of the breast bone, until you have two separate pieces. Remove the skins, add to the small tray, and put the meat into a container, cover and chill. Put the chicken carcass onto the large tray and drizzle with 1 tbsp oil and season. Roast for 1 hour, turning everything halfway through, until caramelized. Put the skins in the oven to crisp for the final 30 minutes.

STEP 4 - Put the kombu into a large pan and pour approximately 12 cups of justboiled water over it. Leave to infuse for 50 minutes, then add the bonito flakes to infuse for 10 minutes, if using. The resulting broth is known as a dashi. Use a sieve to fish out the bonito and kombu (it doesn’t matter if you don’t get it all).

STEP 5 - Remove the chicken pieces from the oven and put the thighs and drumsticks onto a plate to cool. Lower the main carcass into the pan containing the dashi and add the remaining stock ingredients. Strip the meat from the thighs and drumsticks, cover and chill, and add the bones to the stock. Simmer the stock gently for 2 1/2 hours. Strain and tip back into a large pan. Add 6 tbsp of the cured egg marinade to the stock and season. Bring back to a simmer and add the chicken breasts to poach for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Remove, rest for 10 minutes, then slice.

STEP 6 - Meanwhile, for the crispy chicken, heat the vegetable oil in a pan and add the shredded thigh and drumstick meat. Fry for 5 minutes, tossing regularly, until caramelized. Stir in the miso, ginger and garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Keep warm.

STEP 7 - To serve, cook the ramen in a large pan of boiling salted water following pack instructions and divide between four bowls. Spoon over the stock, add slices of chicken breast, piles of sweet corn, nori squares and the crispy miso shredded chicken. Finish with spring onion greens, sesame seeds, chilli oil, a shard of the chicken skin, and the soymarinated eggs cut in half.

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Tax Issues: Gambling Winnings and Unemployment ID Theft

By Alice Horton-Barr, CEO, Honest Abe's Taxes, Inc. Winning $ by gambling is a thrill, paying taxes on those dollars is not. If you win at gambling either at a casino, or where the state is sending you a check/W2 G you must report those winnings as income.

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Federal gambling winnings are reported on page one of your return and reduced via the Schedule A, Itemizing. You can only itemize if you have deductions greater than the standard deduction for your status, Single, $12.400; HOH, $18,650; MFJ $24,800…Itemizing is made up of Medical, State Taxes, Property Tax, Mortgage Interest, and Contributions. Losses up to your Winnings can be added.

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If you play the lottery or scratch off, save your tickets! You never know when you might need them by the end of a year!

Identity Theft for filing of Unemployment can lead to people drawing unemployment under your SSN and therefore you do not know about the income. You therefore leave the income off your tax return and 2 to 3 years later you will receive letters saying that you underreported your income and we will have to address it. Pay attention to any correspondence that you might get that might hint that the Department of Labor is reaching out to you about Unemployment when you have not filed! We have had many customers starting to have this issue of “ID THEFT”.

Mosquitoes - continued from page 33 the scent of sugary foods like baked treats and sugary sodas will also attract them.

Wearing dark clothing. Dark-colored clothing retains heat more than light-colored does, so choosing lighter colors will not only keep you cooler will be less appealing to pests.

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Tidy up. Maintain a lawn clear of debris such as twigs, branches, and leaves to help prevent mosquitoes from making your yard home.

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Top 6 Summer Maintenance Tips You Can Do Yourself

By Thomas R. Buff

I do not have to remind you that the warm weather is here and the summer driving season is in full force. I am sure being stuck in the house for the past year and more has taken its toll on everyone. So as summer reaches its peak, now is the time for vacations, ice cream trips and long rides. However, hot weather can take its toll on our vehicles. Never the less, it is no secret that many automobiles are sadly neglected these days. Repairs are inevitable and become necessary sooner and more frequently when maintenance is neglected. The Car Care Council estimates that more than $62 billion in vehicle maintenance and repair that should be performed every year is neglected, evidence that there is considerably more that consumers should be doing to protect their automotive investment. By being proactive and performing a few basic maintenance checks on your own vehicle can keep your auto running throughout the warm summer months. So here are the top 6 maintenance checks you can do on your own.

Fluid Levels – Check the oil, coolant, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluids. If a fluid is low look for leaks, low fluid levels are often the cause of major problems due to the fact that they are often overlooked.

A low coolant level can cause overheating and engine failure. Remember, never remove or open the radiator cap on a hot engine, wait until the engine has cooled down. Low brake fluid can cause brake failure and a low oil level can cause severe damage to the engine of your car as well.

Scheduling an oil change at the beginning of the summer season is a good idea.

Remember, oil is not only a lubricant but also acts to cool the vital engine parts.

Tire Inflation Pressure - All tires should be inflated according to the manufactures recommended pressure. Most accidents involving tire blowouts are due to improper air pressure. To find out where the right

pressure is you can look for the decal on the inside of the driver’s side door or also in your owners’ manual. Remember, a properly inflated tire will also save you gas!

Battery – Believe it or not, batteries normally fail in the summer months due to the hot weather. Check the age of the battery and if it is older than 5 years it is probably a good time to replace it. Also clean all the corrosion off of the battery terminals.

Belts And Hoses – Weather can wreak havoc on your belts and hoses. Check the condition of your coolant hoses by squeezing them to feel for soft spots which indicate a worn out hose. By twisting the belt or belts you may see any signs of cracks, distortions, worn spots or failure.

Summer is not the time to be stranded on the highway because of a busted radiator hose or a torn belt.

Brakes – The braking system is obviously an important part of maintenance but is one of the most neglected. Most motorists can handle the task of checking

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brake lining and brake fluid with common hand tools. Otherwise, have the brakes system checked at a qualified repair shop.

This is especially true if you are planning on traveling this summer.

Windshield wiper blades – Powerful summer storms can dump a lot of water and make visibility near zero. The extreme temperature changes from the winter season wreak havoc on the wiper blades by causing cracks and tears that can lower the effectiveness of the wipers. If your wipers are leaving visible streaks or take several passes to clear away light rain, they need to be replaced.

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Tips To Sustainably Transform Your Outdoor Oasis (BPT) - Home improvement projects and repairs increased during the pandemic, and demand is expected to continue with permanently transformed work schedules and remote telecommuting here to stay.

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If you plan to refresh your outdoor space, it's important to think about how these improvement measures retain or increase sustainability. You can personally help make a difference by considering these simple tips: Add an eco-friendly deck - Your outdoor deck is the social cornerstone of your home. You probably use it for outdoor dining, grilling and even late-night stargazing. Whether you're looking to expand your home's living space or need to replace an old deck, ditch the run-of-

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If you're planting, utilize plants that are native to your area - If you want to reduce your impact and add some color to your home, spruce up your yard and planters with native plants and wildflowers from your area. In fact, planting native plants can benefit the local ecosystem, as they provide diverse nutrients and resources for the surrounding wildlife, require less water than lawns and help prevent erosion.

Use solar lights to minimize energy consumption - To enjoy your backyard haven well into the night, improve your exterior lighting with solar lights. Even on the cloudiest of days, solar output

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The technician can schedule a field supervisor to come to your home and do a free evaluation and design a system that will save you money and keep you comfortable all year long. Based on 45+ years experience we offer the best HVAC products on the market with Trane, Mitsubishi, Lennox, Climate Master Geothermal, Rinnai and Navien being some of our top brands.

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Ophthalmologists Anticipate a School Year Marked by Complaints of Eye Strain When COVID-19 first shut classrooms, we got a glimpse into different digital challenges.

Among them, kids aren’t immune to developing tired, dry eyes from concentrating on laptops and tablets for extended periods of time. The discomfort drove some of them to their ophthalmologist, looking for relief. To prepare students and their families for the new school year the American Academy of Ophthalmology is sharing tips to help prevent digital eye strain.

“I was a digital eye strain naysayer prior to recent events,” said Stephen Lipsky, MD, pediatric ophthalmologist and clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “But in my practice, I really have seen a marked increase in kids suffering from eye strain because of increased screen time. Good news is most symptoms can be avoided by taking a few simple steps.”

The simple fact behind the headaches,

blurry vision, and tired, dry eyes is that we don’t blink as often while using computers and other digital devices, leaving eyes dry and irritated. And when we focus at the same distance for a long time, it can cause our vision to blur temporarily, and the muscles around the eye to tire, which can cause headaches. Extended reading, writing or other intensive near work can also cause eye strain.

To fix this problem, ophthalmologists recommend taking a 20 second break from near work every 20 minutes. Here are some tips to help parents remind kids to follow this vital rule: • Set a timer. Whether a kitchen timer or a smart device, use it to remind your child to take a break every 20 minutes.

• Alternate reading an e-book with a real book. Encourage children to look up and out the window every two chapters or simply shut their eyes for 20 seconds.

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Good ergonomics is as important as resting the eyes periodically. We tend to use digital devices at less than ideal distances and angles, which leads to eyestrain. To encourage good posture and better habits, set up a “home office” for your kids. Follow these tips to optimize their workspace: • Make sure they view laptops at arm’s length, about 18 to 24 inches from where they are sitting. Ideally, they should have a monitor positioned at eye level, directly in front of the body. Tablets should also be held at arm’s length.

• To reduce glare, position the light source behind the back, not behind the computer screen.

• Adjust the brightness and contrast on the screen so that it feels comfortable for them.

• Don’t use a device outside or in brightly lit areas; the glare on the screen can cause eye strain.

• Avoid using a device in a dark room.

As the pupil expands to accommodate the darkness, the brightness of the screen can aggravate after-images and cause discomfort.

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Panorama Community Magazine Continued from page 47 • Put down the device 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime. Blue light may disrupt sleep. For your procrastinating teens, switch to “night mode” or a similar mode to reduce blue light exposure.

Lastly, make sure they spend some time outdoors. Computer use and other

near work activities may be driving a worldwide epidemic of nearsightedness in children, although this is not yet proven.

However, several studies suggest that spending time outdoors, especially in early childhood, can slow the progression of nearsightedness.

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1) As reported by the CDC, data shows that cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States continue to climb, reaching an alltime high for the sixth consecutive year.

More than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea & syphilis are reported each year. “Less than 20 years ago, gonorrhea rates in the U.S. were at historic lows, syphilis was close to elimination, and advances in chlamydia diagnostics made it easier to detect infections,” said Raul Romaguera, DMD, MPH, acting director for CDC’s Division of STD Prevention.

“That progress has since unraveled, and our STD defenses are down. We must prioritize and focus our efforts to regain this lost ground and control the spread of STDs.” 2) Air pollution certainly has a negative effect on our lungs, but does it affect the skin? Yes, according to a study in a leading dermatology journal. Both adults and children with eczema experienced worsening of their skin condition when exposed to smoke generated by wildfires. To quote a study author: “A lot of the conversations about the health implications of climate change and air pollution don’t focus on skin health, but it’s important to recognize that skin conditions do affect people's quality of life, their social interactions and how they feel psychologically.”

3) Cases of Covid-19, fueled by transmission of the delta stain, are spiking in multiple states. The primary reason: failure of misguided individuals to vaccinate. Because of them we may soon be back to wearing masks in public.

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Knee Pain Stopping You From Running?

by Ting Oh, PT Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers

Runner’s knee, as the name suggests, is a common term used to describe knee pain that affects the running community. When looked at closer, it actually describes 2 common injuries that occur due to the stresses placed on the knee with the repetitive strain of running. These conditions also happen frequently with other sporting activities such as cycling, skiing or jumping sports.

The first cause of runner’s knee is a condition known as patellofemoral syndrome or chondromalacia patellae which results from strain of the cartilage under the kneecap.

The most common causes of this are overuse, tight leg muscles, poor quadriceps muscle balance and poor knee and/or foot mechanics. In this situation, the runner will feel pain in the front or the inside of the knee especially with increased distances and with downhills. The second cause of runner’s knee is known as iliotibial band syndrome. This also happens with overuse, muscle imbalances and muscle tightness.

However this pain is usually felt on the outside of the knee and the problem usually is due to issues with the hip musculature.

Even though most runners do not want to hear this, treatment of runner’s knee requires rest! The key to management is to reduce the irritation so the injured structures can heal. Providing the optimal healing environment is key because if you are continually stressing the injured areas, it will never heal. Then it is a matter of identifying what caused the injury in the first place and fixing it so it doesn’t reoccur when you get back onto the road.

As runners tend to log a lot of miles on their knees, little issues get magnified over time and little tweaks can make a huge difference. With patellofemoral syndrome, correcting Ask about the health screenings we offer. muscle imbalances in the quadriceps muscle can help the kneecap Our pharmacy is not only dedicated to making you feel better when you’re sick - we’re here to help you mechanics and reduce strain. With stay healthy. Come see us for blood pressure monitoring, patient counseling, vitamin therapy and more. iliotibial band syndrome, fixing muscle imbalance or tightness around the hip can ease pressure and result in less HOURS 322 S. HANCOCK STREET, MCADOO • 929-1130 Mon.-Fri. 8 am - 8 pm rubbing on the outer knee. These are (next to Michelle’s Country Corner) Free Delivery Sat. 9 am - 6 pm just a few of the correctable issues that Closed Sunday Accepting PACE and All Other Prescription Plans can cause runners loads of frustration.

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Treating Breast Cancer with Radiation Therapy by the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton According to the American Society (ACS), about 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States this year.

From the moment a woman is faced with the news of an abnormal mammogram, it is impossible not to feel a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty.

Having a team of breast cancer experts focused on you from that moment, being your guide with the decision-making, and providing a custom treatment plan that addresses your unique needs, is the best start.

At the Cancer Treatment Center of Hazleton, our board-certified physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nursing staff and more are some of the most experienced in the area and have been treating cancer patients in the community for the past thirty-five years.

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that develops from cells in the breast. More commonly breast cancer either begins in the cells of the lobules, which are the milk-producing glands, or the ducts, the passages that drain milk from the lobules to the nipple. Less commonly, breast cancer can begin in the stromal tissues,

which include the fatty and fibrous connective tissues of the breast. Over time, cancer cells can invade nearby healthy breast tissue and make their way into the underarm lymph nodes, small organs that filter out foreign substances in the body. If cancer cells get into the lymph nodes, they then have a pathway into other parts of the body.

Our team at the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton uses radiation therapy to treat breast cancer. External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is the most common type of radiation therapy for women with breast cancer. EBRT is administered with a linear accelerator (LINAC) that generates and delivers high-energy X-rays to the breast cancer.

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It destroys cancer cells. Any damage to surrounding healthy tissue is usually temporary. Treatments do not require hospitalization, only take about 10 to 15 minutes, and are painless and safe.

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

Increased knowledge and innovations in breast cancer diagnosis and treatments make the future bright for women diagnosed with this illness. If you, or a loved one, have had an abnormal mammogram, been diagnosed with breast cancer, or would like to receive a second opinion on breast cancer treatment, please visit HazletonCancerCenter.com or call us today at (570) 459-3460.

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Do You Suffer From Migraines?

by John Degenhart, DC

A migraine headache could be debilitating.

You can’t go to work, you can’t interact with your kids, you just can’t function properly.

The standard course of treatment is to see your medical doctor. They will prescribe Tylenol, Imitrex, or something to decrease your pain. If it persists, they will refer you to a neurologist. They will order a CAT scan of the brain. If it shows a brain bleed after a car accident, or a tumor, then this is the right path for you.

But research shows 94% of migraine sufferers are told “We can’t find anything wrong with you, so take these multiple pills”. What if there is another option?

Open your mind for a moment and listen to my observation after 40 years of helping hundreds of patients who had migraines.

The mistake they make is failure to ask the right questions to the patient. So I

ask the patient, “when did your migraines start?” I have seen almost always there are two incidents that started their migraines.

They might say, “When I was 17, with no seat belt, I skidded off the road and hit a tree head-on. My chest hit the steering wheel, and my neck snapped, and five years later my migraines started”. To me, any past trauma to the neck can eventually result in migraines. Once the patient feels better, they will exclaim, “I feel great, but why didn’t the specialists I’ve seen, look into my past for a mechanical trauma to my neck?” The specialist gave you a list of “triggers”, like bright lights, caffeine, stress…to avoid. I tell you, if you help your body to function better inside, it will cope and adapt like God intended it to and you don’t have to worry about outside triggers.

Look to the neck, not the head Secondly, almost all migraine sufferers who suffered no past trauma to their neck, they sleep on their stomach. Every night for 10, 20, 30 years, their neck is twisted

to breathe. This misaligns the neck and puts pressure on the arteries of the neck.

This loss of oxygen results in their daily migraines.

The solution is to call our office, for a series of gently chiropractic adjustments.

You must stop twisting your own neck and you must stop sleeping on your stomach.

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Navigating Your Health Over 65 (Family Features) Taking care of your health, requires an understanding of your personal needs. Proper medical care isn't one-sizefits-all, so finding the right services and providers may take some research and thoughtful consideration as it relates to your unique circumstances.

Consider these tips from tofind the right care for you: Stay on top of your health. An important part of managing your health is being aware of any current medical concerns or those that might affect you in the near future.

Shop around. Choosing a health care provider can be time consuming and confusing.

Know what to look for. It's important to understand everything you're considering

when searching for care for yourself or a loved one. Knowing what providers accept your insurance will also give you piece of mind.

Plan ahead. Don't put off researching your health care provider options. When you're feeling well is typically the best time to consider your health care needs.

Make your wishes known. Whether you're planning ahead for yourself or finding care for a loved one, it's important to share your preferences with others who are part of your care team. This might include sharing which doctors you like, what hospital you prefer or selecting a nursing home near family and friends.

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