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features006 Cranberry Ball Park...My Bucket List Part Two by Larry Ksanznak

010 Sheppton, PA: Part One by Marolyn Pensock

021 Art & Antiques: A Primer on Antique Prints by Dr. Lori

034 Hard Coal Baseball by Rich Lipinski

036 Bill Spivey by Rev. Connell McHugh

041 Polka Connection by Carl Simchena

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046 Calendar of Events080 Master Gardener by Mary Ann Miller

085 Puzzles & Trivia Answers086 Advertisers Index

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Cranberry Ballpark…My Bucket List Part Twoby larry Ksanznak

The last football team at St. Gabriel’s High School upset Mahonoy Township’s stellar Championship team at Cranberry Ball Park in 1940. The last football team at MMI played several of their home games at Cranbury Ball Park. One of their games was against WHHS in the 1947 season. The “Preppers” lost to the “Wildcats” by a score of 24 - 6. The starting members of this last MMI football team were George Stecker, Joe McCulla, Ton Dano, Jim Heckler, Vince Stanley, Bob Bittner, Art Dez-zigotti, Bill Fox, Steve Ursta, Len Sabol, Steve Mischissen. Other members of the team were Sharpe, Barata, LaPorte,Michel, Bott, Ko-stick, Ostroff, Diaz, Schultz, Witchie and Broskoskie. Their coach was Vic Weiss. The MMI team played such powerhouse teams as Danville, Allentown, Sayre, Mr. Carmel and Kulpmont. (Special thanks to the Freeland Historical Society and Mr. Tom Landers for providing the information about the MMI team.) The first night football game at Cranberry Park was in 1930 with WHHS vs. Coaldale High School. It would be difficult to chroni-cle the achievements of all the West Hazleton High football teams to play at Cranbury Ball Park. I selected two football teams as being representative of this era. First, the 1945-46 team for some interesting reasons. Bob How-ey, “Hooper” Evans and I were selected by Coach “Gassy” Horn to be the ball boys for the team. Being in 9th grade this was a real honor and we attended the games free and sat on the team bench. I was able to watch two of my favorite WHHS players, Bill “Rabbits” Radzwich and Don “Duck’ Silvasi. Bill was one of the fastest running backs in the Hazle-

ton area. A few years ago, Bill was inducted into the Greater Hazleton Area Sports Hall of Fame. Don Silvasi was a superb running back and a sensational punter setting all kinds of school and league records for his punting talents. Some of the football players on this team included: Al “Tuba” Lonoconus, Fred “Moose” Denesevich, Robert Rock, Peter Skiba, Stanley Bohenek, Dave Baker, John Funanich, Walter Witanek, George Hawke, Frank Stankievich Carl Corkutt, Christ Hil-debrand, Donald “Duck” Silvasi and Bill “Rabbits” Radzwich. As a teenager, there was another important reason for following this team, there were beautiful cheerleaders. The cheerleaders were Charlotte Spencer, Dolores Dubrowsky, Rita Quinn, Roberta Hill, Dolo-res Guydish, Dolores Uchno, Eleanor Yaku-baski, Margaret Corvino, Grace Mooney and Cynthia Roberts. The second team to represent this era was the 1949-1950 football team. It was the last WHHS team to play the Thanksgiving Day football game against Hazleton High School at Cranberry Ball Park. All the future Thanks-giving Day games, after this season, would be played at Harman Geist Stadium. The HHS “Mounts” defeated the WHHS “Wildcats” by a score of 14 to 6. Some of the players for WHHS were John Mehalick, Jim Sny-der, Bill Jones, Bob Wersinger, John Yeager, Charlie Wersinger, Al Yeager, Joe Koskulitz, Charlie Podlesny, Jim Evanko, Carl Bezick, Anthony Radziewski, Tommy Antolick, Jim Helferty, T. Marash, Leo Leonard, George Masanowich and Frank Marchetti. Some of the HHS players Mike Kozel, George Slusser, Joe Ragazzi, Ed Mikoloskey, Jim Mooney, Pat

Tresco, Ed Beechay, Fred Cabell, Paul Chul-ock, Bob Frye,Tony Bove, Jordan, Durishin, Richie, Gatski, Gabriel, Olexa, Knoblaugh, Dombroski, Sacco, Masicano, Hill, Koch and Manzack. The cheerleaders for WHHS were Eva Henry, Barbara Evancho, Dawn Aten, and Marge Stank. Marge Trieble, Ann Yanick, Sal-ly Yurick, Joan Dubrawsky, Emily Pajovich, Cathy Hardish, Mary Sherer and Nancy Mc-Grory. The HHS cheerleaders were Thomas Mastrota, Rose Nungesser, Martha Mahol-ick, Ann Pozzessere, Nan Smith, Janet Kolb, Richard Snyder, Nancy Krapf, Nancy Saylor and Gloria Galski. We had the best of all worlds at Cranberry Ball Park. There were always football and baseball games and then a circus would come to town. I remember going with Milo Ma-sonovich and Billy Leonard to see the famed Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey shows, the Cole Brothers and the Clyde Beatty Cir-cuses. There were many Carnivals, with the Ferris Wheels, Loop the Loop and games of chance like knocking down wooden pegs with a baseball for prizes. My dad told me that there were great boxing matches at the park. He said he watched World Champion boxers Tony Galento, Jimmy Braddock and many other up and coming first-rate boxers. I heard stories that there were professional wrestlers who showed their talents in the ring at the park. In 1949 two of the best fast pitch softball teams, Smoke Shop vs. Cipriano’s, played a Donkey Benefit softball game. No broken bones but a myriad of laughs enjoyed by a large crowd that attended this funfest.The driving force behind the construction


and the sponsoring of countless events was by the members of the Cranberry Athletic As-sociation. They deserve our deep respect and admiration for making this an elite venue for sports. The two oldest living members of the organization were Eddie Tyson and Thomas Kendra. Jimmie Striney shared with me an old register book with the names of the Char-ter Officers of the Association. The President-William Hale: Recording Secretary - Thomas Hale: Financial Secretary- Andrew McDesh-en: and Treasurer - Harold “Hack” DePue. In the booklet were the names of other mem-bers including Thomas Kendra, Joe Sleva, Frankie Pollock, Leo Pollock, Louie Uchno, Joe Grimes, Bill Comschick, Clemmie Heller, John Zofcin, Ed McCauley, George Chire, Patty Connors, Tom Quinnan, Paul Savage, Vince Comcheck, Pete Radoman, Major Groome and Sol Jenkins. At the far end of the left field foul line, the Association had constructed a large cinderblock Club House. There were formal meetings and many social events. Sports fans from cities and towns within a 50-mile radius were quick to praise this beautiful ballpark as the best in Northeastern Pa. A reputation well deserved and a credit to the Greater Hazleton area. Like many of our lost landmarks, we can only look back and say, “Why did we let it fall apart? Where were our community leaders? With the passing of time, the memories of Cranberry Ball Park begin to fade into the historical lore of our community. Our lives were enriched by hear-ing the crack of the bat and a home run; and being one of the 6,000 football fans watch-ing West Hazleton High School play a home football game in a snowstorm. For those of us who remember these experiences we will be the trusted guardians of this historical land-mark. Life goes on--but at a price. Questions or to comment on this article, can be emailed to [email protected]. P

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other social affairs. There was an active La-dies Auxiliary that cooperated with the men and the joint activities give a smooth work-ing association that benefited everyone.. There was a bowling alley in the basement and young people had other forms of amuse-ments. Meetings of the Association are held every fourth Sunday of the month while the Ladies Auxiliary also met once a month.. The Hungarian Hall contributed a sizeable amount to the Sesquicentennial committee in 1936 in addition to the towns other orga-nizations. A chair from the United Hungar-ian Hall was recently donated to The Berwick Historical Society. Berwick City Directory shows the Hungarian Hall on Freas Avenue listed for the last time in 1977. P


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It is amazing to me how ideas, sugges-tions, people, requests, thoughts and even current events come together at just the right time. So it is with this article. My readers have often asked me when I was going to write another patchtown chapter. So here is a story about Sheppton, PA, another patch in our coalcracker historical quilt. Sheppton is located in the East Union Township of Schuykill County. Some of the earliest dates associated with Sheppton were in the 1800’s. I found that there were many religious settlers in this small

community. The earliest families were mostly of German heritage. The Bittler Family seems to be the earliest German family that I found in my research. So they, like all those who set-tled patchtowns before them, brought their faith with them to sustain them in those hard early years. I found records of early German Lutheran worshipers in Sheppton. Some Ger-man family names were: Van Blargen, Knelly, and Pfiefer along with the first settlers, the Bittlers. By 1892, there is a record of St. James Reformed Church being dedicated on August 2nd. The congregation had worshiped in the old wooden school house on West Market St. This first schoolhouse was a two story wood-en frame building. This was a dual purpose building serving as the village schoolhouse for eight months of the year. How wonder-ful it was to know how important that it was for these early families to make sure that their children knew how to read, write and figure. Maybe their teacher was able to add in a little history and geography. The children sat on benches and wrote on slates with chalk. Each new school year, every student received a new slate. The children were needed at home for the planting, growing and harvesting seasons. This wonderful old school was later torn down. The German Reformed families built their new church and held their first service in it in 1893. After years of trudging over the moun-

tain or riding horseback to McAdoo to attend worship at St. Joseph’s Church, the Catholic people of Sheppton, on August 15, 1895, worshiped in their own church, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on South Shepp Street. There is another source that says that they were established in 1894. I wonder if there was a family by the name of Shepp among the early settlers. Maybe that fact will turn up. Do you know? The Lutherans soon followed by build-ing their new church in 1898, St. Paul’s Lu-theran Church. They had been worshipping in the old frame schoolhouse on West Market Street. The Rev. Mr. Shlanker presided over their first service on February 13, 1898. Picture with me, if you will, a forest so dense that the sunlilght could hardly filter down to the forest floor. It was full of wild-life, birds, plants, babbling brooks, fish, frogs and all the species that sustained life for the local Indian tribes. Indian paths were the first indication of travel. As the white man settled in the region, he widened the paths and made more of his own over the mountain and around a large nearby swamp. He cleared the land, built his cabins, planted his crops and raised his family. They were a very brave strong people. The first industry for Sheppton was lum-bering. The dense forest supplied all the raw material. More settlers arrived in this beauti-ful new community. The town grew, homes, schools and churches were built. The lumber-ing industry gave way to the hard coal mines. Following the mines, came the railroads, as the need was there to get the product to mar-ket. The Coxe Family was instrumental in that stage. There was even a passenger train to New York City at one time. Passenger buses were the next means of public transportation. As time passed, the automobile was devel-oped. Sheppton had progressed to the point of having its’ own physician, a Dr. Jenkins. You have read of the mining industry and getting the coal to market in many of my other chapters about our local patchtowns, such as Beaver Meadows, Stockton, Found-ryville, Milnesville and Jeddo. We will talk more about Sheppton in the next issue of Panorama. P

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Exciting things are happening this holi-day season at Cooper Floral and Gift! Terri is celebrating the fourth anniversary of her store with her annual holiday open house on November 17th and 18th. Cooper Floral and Gift has gotten a bunch of new holiday mer-chandise which makes for great gifts for the Christmas season! They are also now offering the Dept. 56 Bead-It Program, where you can build your own Christmas ornament, choos-ing from a variety of adorable porcelain snow-man or Santa Clause heads, bodies, and feet. With the Bead-It Program, each ornament is unique to you. Cooper Floral will even give you a free ornament hanger with the purchase of a complete ornament! The elves are busy in Coopers Woodshop crafting handmade items to decorate your home, and don’t forget the wide selection of

RC Hobby remote control trucks, planes and helicopters for both the little and big boys on your list! And if you’re in need of any floral arrange-ments this holiday season, including exqui-site Thanksgiving centerpieces, Cooper is the place to go. So mark your calendars for the open house or stop by Cooper at any time to get the best Christmas gifts around! P

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This year is the 8th annual Cold Hands Warm Hearts Collection to benefit The Unit-ed Charities of Hazleton and vicinities. New hats, scarves, gloves, blankets, socks and coats will be collected at bin sites, some listed be-low, and distributed by United Charities to families in need during this holiday season. Last year’s project collected hundreds of items for children and adults throughout the Hazleton area. This year we hope to exceed last year’s collection! This charity was started in memory of my dad, Joe Maddon, a local plumber, who passed away in 2002. He was a World War II army vet stationed in Europe. During his time there he encountered many children af-fected by the war; cold and hungry, he would give them his hats, scarves, gloves and candy bars to keep them happy! This is my gift to

him each year to keep his memory alive. The collection will begin Nov. 12 and end Dec. 7. Monetary donations will also be ac-cepted to purchase new coats and blankets. Checks can be made to: Cold Hands Warm Heartsc/o Carmine Parlatore163 North Church StreetHazleton, PA 18201United Charitiesc/o Cold Hands Warm Hearts107 Madison AvenueWest Hazleton, PA 18202Bin Locations:• Drs. E. Polashenski & R. Yamulla’s Office• Third Base Luncheonette• The Shop 2• Gould’s Supermarket• McCann School of Business & Technology• Eagle Rock Resort• Pelly Dental• Martini School Bus Co.• Elsen & Company• Groceries Plus• George Burger & Sons• Boscov’s Dept. Store More bins will be added throughout the collection. For more information contact Carmine Parlatore 751-3351 or United Charities 455-1529. Email: [email protected]. P

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The Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Company's "Fall into the Holidays" Craft and Vendor Show and All You Can Eat Breakfast will be held Sunday, November 18th. The All You Can Eat Breakfast—8am to 12pm and the Craft & Vendor Show—9am-3pm. The Craft and Vendor show features area craft-ers and vendors, tricky trays with a scavenger hunt, face painting, and more. The event will be held at the Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Com-pany located on West County Road in Sug-arloaf. Admisssion is free, and all the money raised will benefit the Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Company. Please call Jane at (570)788-4969 for information. Get a great start on unique holiday shopping by supporting area Crafters and Vendors! P

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Music Makers— • The Learning Tunes Karaoke from VTech lets kids sing to 15 fun songs (ages 3 to 6 years). It has letter songs, number songs and fun songs, a microphone, a voice changer with 5 different effects, and an LCD screen with a variety of facial expressions and anima-tions that change as kids sing along. Runs on three AA batteries.• The Little Tikes Pop Tunes Guitar makes them feel like a rock star (ages 2 to 6 years).

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An unhealthy mouth canlead to an unhealthy pet

by Dr. Kenneth trippett, West hazleton veterinary hospital

One of the easiest to check and most over-looked aspects of keeping your pet healthy, is a healthy mouth. If you haven't done so re-cently (and don't feel bad if you haven't, most people don't), pick up a lip and look at your pet's back teeth in a well lit area. Large chunks of brown tartar, red, eroding gums, and bad breath are all easily recognizable signs of an un-healthy mouth. Most people seems to think, that bad teeth is a problem that is limited to the mouth. Unfortunately, this just isn't true. Bad teeth frequently cause liver trouble, kidney trouble, and heart trouble in animals. I have cured a number of heart murmers in dogs and kidney

problems in cats simple by cleaning their teeth and treating with antibiot-ics. More importantly, bad teeth cause pain in animals the same as they do for people. Dogs and cats are much more tolerant of mouth pain, then we humans. Just because your ani-mal is eating, doesn't mean that everything is O.K. If you notice signs of bad teeth, this is also an indication that your pet is in pain. At the West Hazleton Veterinary Hospi-tal, we are committed to keeping your pet as healthy as possible for as long as possible. To that end, we are offering 10% off all den-tal related expenses with the ad in this paper through the end of November. P

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Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents appraisal events nationwide. Dr. Lori is the star appraiser on the hit TV show, Auction Kings on Discovery channel. To learn about your antiques, visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/Doctor-Lori or call (888) 431-1010.

Art & Antiques: A Primer on Antique Prints

In my years working as a professional art and antiques appraiser, I have heard people say, “Oh that’s not valuable, it’s just a print!” People might have a change of heart when they review some actual sales records for valu-able items that are often discounted as “just prints”. Prints can bring real money in the art market if you know what you have and what it is worth. Recently, a Currier & Ives lithograph sold for $76,375, Picasso’s etching of the Frugal Repast sold for $123,000, and a set of ten Toulouse-Lautrec lithographs brought home $882,500. All prints! Prints can turn up anywhere including at garage sales, flea markets, charity auctions. Many prints—lithographs, serigraphs, etch-ings, engravings, monotypes--bring very high prices too. Not bad for an image on a piece of paper!

What You Should Look For When collecting prints, a tried and true rule is that a print should be judged on the quality of the impression, the condition of the paper as well as the integrity of the process. It is wise to evaluate the paper first before you consider the printed image. A watermark in the paper will reveal a great deal about the in-tegrity and value of the print. The condition of the paper—tears, creases, stains—will also impact value. If you have a print with a fraction marked on the bottom, that fraction represents the print’s number within the print run. The nu-merator tells you how early or late your print was pulled off the machine in the print run. The denominator tells you how many prints are included in the entire print run or how many pulls occurred. For instance, the Dutch master Rembrandt produced small print runs. He typically pro-duced prints in a run of no more than 12 impressions. There would be only 12 prints pulled off of one printers’ plate. On the other hand, print runs could also be very large like Thomas Kinkade’s print runs which often swelled to 5,000 impressions for the same image. In this case, you and 4,999 of your friends may have the same print—and that doesn’t do much for value. In short, the more prints available of the same image or the larger the print run, often times the lower the value of each print. Popu-lar posters are typically found in print runs of 100,000 or more. For collectors, you want to have a low numbered print and low num-bered run like “1/10.” This fraction mark-ing would indicate you have the first print

off the presses in a small print run of only 10 prints. This marking indicates that after 10 pulls, the artist and the printer agreed to destroy the original plate—like breaking the mold in sculpture—so no more prints may be produced.

Thought all prints were just inexpensive reproduc-tions? You may want to think again. P

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CHRISTKINDLFEST: A Hazleton TraditionFourteenth Annual!

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atA Christmas Event for the Community

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCHEnter 210 West Green Street

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

The Sound and Light Fontanini Nativity Displaywill be shown each half-hour beginning at12:30 pm, with the last show at 4:30 pm.Greet St. Nicholas (Sinterklaas) throughout the day.The Tannenbaum Tea Room will serve tea, scones,and other goodies from 12:00 to 5:00 pm.Silent Auction for Gift Baskets & Tricky TraysThe Craft, Candy and Bake Shops will be openfrom 12:00 to 5:00 pm.A wide variety of local entertainers.CLC Tea Shop! Purchase fine tea cups and saucersplus homemade tea cozies and aprons.

Parking is available on the church parking lot or atthe municipal lots on North Wyoming & GreenStreets and S. Laurel & Mine Streets - Both withintwo blocks of the church.

December 1 &December 2, 2012

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The fourteenth annual Christkindlfest (Christ Child Celebration) will be held Satur-day and Sunday, December 1 and 2, from 12 to 5pm at Christ Lutheran Church, Church & Green Streets in Hazleton, adjacent to City Hall. This event, which ushers in the Advent and Christmas season, is one you will not want to miss. A Christmas Event for the community, the Christkindlfest has become a tradition in the Hazleton Area, and is open to all. The centerpiece of this multi-faceted attrac-tion is the Sound and Light, Fontanini Nativ-ity Display. The birthplace of Christ with its environs is recreated on an eight by twenty foot platform featuring over 100 figures de-picting the people, animals and buildings of period Bethlehem. These finely crafted 5" to scale Fontanini figures, imported from Italy, authentically replicate the costumes and the landscapes of the time, bringing the story of Jesus’ birth to life. Enhancing the stationary display is an inspiring program of lighting, music and narration written by the church’s previous pastor, the Reverend Stanley R. Trout (retired). This 20-minute program tells the Christmas story from the Angels visit to Mary, to the arrival of the Three Wise men. It is presented every half hour during the af-ternoon. Another attraction at the festival is the Tan-nenbaum Tea Shop. Tea is served, along with colonial Wassail (a hot punch), and an assort-ment of tea sandwiches, scones, and spreads. This is the perfect place to take a break and enjoy the tastes of the season. While you are relaxing with a delicious hot drink, you will be entertained by a series of local musicians

and artists performing on the center court stage. If your appetite has been whetted by the elegance of the tearoom, you may very well want to visit the Tea Room Gift Shop, where fine china cups and saucers are for sale. There are also homemade tea cozies, aprons and an-tique Christmas ornaments. The children will be delighted by a visit from St. Nicholas (Sinterklaas) dressed in an authentic costume from Holland. Each child will receive a treat. This is especially appro-priate since December 6th is St. Nicholas Day. Photos may be taken with the saint, so bring your camera. As if this is not enough to tempt you, the Christmas Craft Shop will fea-ture many handmade holiday crafts, includ-ing Christmas tree skirts, pillow covers, or-naments, wreaths, pins, jewelry, bird feeders and wooden items. A Silent Auction featur-ing many unusual Tricky Trays will be held. These two venues will give you a chance to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Over 3,500 people have enjoyed this festi-val since its inception thirteen years ago. Rev. Wayne Lupole, pastor of Christ Church, and the entire congregation invite you to expe-rience this Yuletide treat. Admission to the event and the display is free. Parking is avail-able on nearby municipal lots and on the lot adjacent to the church. Visitors should use the 210 West Green Street entrance, which is also ramped for handicap access. Anyone who would like to make special arrangements for a children’s or senior’s group to view the nativity should call the church of-fice at 454-3542 on weekday mornings. En-joy this wonderful experience for the whole family. P

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Use this turkey to show your Thanksgivingguests the things you’re thankful for.

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Koch’s Turkey— Three Generations of Quality

Founded in 1953 by Lowell and Elizabeth Koch, the Koch’s family has kept alive for over half a century the traditional values of their Pennsyl-vania Dutch Heritage. The farm, nestled on 60 acres in the beautiful open-sky country of Lewis-town Valley, Pennsylvania is carefully managed by second generation family members Duane, Barb, Beth and Pam, with Lowell and Elizabeth still ac-tively involved. Koch’s Turkeys are delicious because they grow slowly, the way nature intended, without growth promoting hormones, stimulants or antibiotics. The turkeys are given plenty of sunshine and open pasture to roam and fed an all natural vegetarian diet from their own feed mill which utilizes locally grown corn and roasted soybeans. This diet is for-tified with vitamins and minerals which is a natural defense against bacterial organisms. Koch’s Turkeys are antibiotic free, and meet strict Humane Guide-lines and Welfare Standards for Turkeys. These guidelines take into account the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) practical standards for the proper care and treat-ment of turkeys. Koch’s Turkey Farm just received certification of being one of the first large turkey farms in the country to be certified humane. All of these practices guarantee a delicious, all natural turkey that is unsurpassed in quality. Just one taste and you’ll agree! You can get your Koch’s Turkey at the retail store located on Valley Road in the Lewistown Valley. The store is open 5 days a week, Tuesday thru Sat-urday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. They are closed on major holidays. Be sure to stop by The Koch’s Family Store located at 416 Valley Road, Tamaqua to get the best Turkey for your holiday table! P


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Hazleton Rotary Club donatesPark Benches to Rails to Trails

Thanks to the Rotary Club of Hazleton the Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails now has four new park benches where people can sit and relax as they explore and walk or hike the trail paths. Katrina Lennartz, past presi-dent of the local Rotary Club, enjoys the trail, but suggested to the club that a few more park benches at various locations along the trail would probably be a welcome addition for trail users. The Club agreed and some members got together to build, paint, deliver and place the benches in the park. The bench-es were painted a bright blue and gold (Rotary colors) by Weath-erly Boy Scout Troop #007. A bobcat was provided by High-way Equipment.

pictured above: rotary club members shown com-pleting the project are row 1, l to r: tim Gennetti, John madden, paul malone, Katrina lennartz. row 2, l to r: mark Imbriaco- project co-chairman, Gene Acri-project chairman, pat Ward, Boy Scout cade Schock, ron Avellino and Boy Scout parent Dennis Schock. row 3, l to r: Kevin o’Donnell and Jerry panisak. missing when the photo was taken were rotarians Joe camissia, Jeff lotz and Jerry Benz.

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Venison—a nutritious meat Historians suggest that venison, or deer, has been consumed as a food longer than the more popular other meats, such as beef, chicken and pork. When compared to other types of meats, venison provides an alternative that is low in calories and high in nutri-ent value. Venison is an excellent source of protein, but un-like most meats, it tends to be fairly low in fat, espe-cially saturated fat. Venison typically contains less fat because wild animals generally exercise more often and consume more natural diets than domesticated animals. When compared to lean beef, most cuts of venison have fewer calories. On average, a three-ounce portion of cooked deer meat contains 134 calories, whereas a three-ounce cut of cooked beef contains 247 calories. Venison is also a very good source of the “energy producing” vitamin B12, providing 58% of the rec-ommended daily value. A single serving of venison is also a good source of vitamin B2 and B6, zinc, iron, phosphorus, selenium and niacin. Vitamins, such as B12 and B6, are needed to prevent a build-up of a potentially dangerous molecule called homocysteine in the body. High levels of this molecule can cause damage to blood vessels, contribute to atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease, and greatly increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. The same portion of beef will give you 20% less vitamin B12. Although, wild game meat, like venison, tends to be a leaner red meat option than beef, both meats can be enjoyed as part of an overall healthy diet. Here is a venison recipe you will be sure to enjoy:

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The Big Project In 2001, Carbondale was celebrating its 150th anniversary, and Browne started re-searching the Carbondale Anthracites, who played in the 1890’s. It was this research that led to writing the book. As a member of the 19th Century Committee of SABR, Browne attends their annual conference at Cooper-stown. Representatives of McFarland Press are regularly in attendance. It was at the confer-ence were Browne, pitched his idea. McFar-land is the nation’s leading publisher of books that deal in non-fiction books on very specific topics and academic books. McFarland help him through the process to make the book a reality. The Coal Barons Played Cuban Gi-ants: A History of Early Professional Base-ball in Pennsylvania, 1886-1896. The book will be available at both amazon.com and mcfarland.com. As always anybody with any information, documents or pictures from this era and would like to share them, contact us a [email protected] and we will make sure Paul gets the information.

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The Hazleton Integration Project will be holding its second annual Joe Maddon’s Holi-day Season December 14th at Genetti's Best Western in Hazleton. HIP is the brainchild of Hazleton native and Tampa Bay Ray’s Man-ager Joe Maddon and Bob Curry. The orga-nization is dedicated to bringing together the diverse cultures of the Hazleton Area. HIP has been supported and embraced by hun-dreds of people in the area that span different

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There is an army of baseball writers pen-ning, articles and books dedicated to finding the facts, debunking the myths and tell the story of the games impact. Paul Browne of Carbondale is a member of that army, he has written The Coal Barons Played Cuban Gi-ants: A History of Early Professional Base-ball in Pennsylvania, 1886-1896. From it’s very beginning baseball has been entwined with our culture and communities. The de-bate about its origins, leads to many fathers and many more historical myths. The ques-tion that arises is why this army finds it’s so important to tell the story. Since the incep-tion of the game, it has mirrored and some-times foreshadowed the events of our nation. The good, bad and the ugly of history has unfolded on and off the field in the past 200 years. The story of late 1800’s baseball is the story of our area. Professional baseball of that period was in its infancy and only bears a familiar resem-blance of the game today. The game and its organization were in constant change as was the country at large, steaming full ahead into the industrial revolution and amazing new technologies. The book looks at the impact and pride communities had in having a team. A chronological history of the Pennsylvania State Leagues, the book, recounts the many attempts to start and maintain the league. The teams, the famous, the near-famous and some of the scoundrels involved, reveal a col-orful and wild period in our history. In re-searching the book, Browne went where the story took him. One of those places was black baseball. The Cuban Giants based in New Jersey were the first truly professional black team and in 1889 they were the only team from outside of Pennsylvania in the league. Later in that season a second black team the Gorham’s joined the league. The book also looks at the


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For many of us growing up in the 1950s, the first seven footer we saw in person was Bill Spivey who played 10 years in the East-ern League for the Wilkes-Barre Barons, Baltimore Bullets (before they were an NBA team), and the Scranton Miners. Spivey, like Jack Molinas, Sherman White, Ed Roman, Ed Warner, Ralph Beard, Alex Groza and other great players, was banned for life from playing in the NBA because of accusations of point shaving when he was an All-American center at Kentucky in 1950 and 1951. Unlike the players convicted of point shaving, Bill Spivey was acquitted of the charge and main-tained throughout his life that he was inno-cent of the point shaving accusations. Nev-ertheless, Maurice “Poodles” Podoloff (quite a nickname for the commissioner of a macho sport), banned Spivey and 31 other players from participating in the NBA for life. This despite the fact that Spivey was acquitted in a 13 day jury trial for point shaving by a 9 – 3 vote in 1953. The Cincinnati Royals later attempted to sign Spivey but were forbidden to do so by Podoloff. Bill Spivey later sued the NBA for

$800,000, but settled for $10,000 in 1960 with Podoloff because he felt that by the time the suit would be settled he would be too old to play in the NBA. Many basketball histori-ans felt that Spivey, had he been allowed to play in the NBA, would have been one of the best centers of all time, probably ranking in the top five. Spivey ran the floor very well for a big man in his younger days, was a good re-bounder, was ambidextrous, and possessed a good hook shot and an excellent 15 – 18 foot jump shot. Spivey improved as a foul shoot-er as he aged. While playing for Kentucky, Spivey was a 65 to 70% foul shooter but was around 80% in his pro career, in the Eastern League and the American Basketball League. Certainly, Bill Spivey would have been the successor to the NBA’s first superstar, George Mikan, before the Russell and Chamberlain era. William Edwin “Bill” Spivey was born March 19, 1929 in Lakeland, Florida and died May 8, 1995 at the age of 66 in Costa Rica. During his three year high school bas-ketball career, Spivey tallied over 1,800 points despite playing one year without shoes since

he could not find size 14 sneakers. Wearing three pairs of socks in one of his high school years, Spivey still averaged 19 points a game and increased that average to 29 a game when he finally acquired the proper size sneakers. The legendary coach, Adolph “the Baron” Rupp had Spivey scouted and received posi-tive reports. Rupp then invited Spivey to at-tend his Kentucky basketball camp and on the first day of workouts offered him a full scholarship to the university. Spivey was told to bulk up from his 165 pound frame and was told to eat heartily by Rupp. Spivey weighed 200 pounds plus when he began playing for the Kentucky freshman team. At that time freshmen were not allowed to play varsity ball. The Kentucky varsity, led by Ralph Beard and Alex Groza, won the NCAA Championship in 1949. Both Beard and Groza were poster boys for Sport Magazine in the late 1940s. Both also would be All Stars in the NBA for two years before being indicted and convicted for point shaving in college while playing for Kentucky several years ear-lier. Beard and Groza were banned from the NBA for life and often appeared in Hazleton while playing for Eastern Professional Basket-ball teams. Both, like Spivey, were better than almost all the current NBA players of their day. Beard and Groza were NBA All-Stars before as mentioned and demonstrated their skills in Northeastern, Pa. I was impressed with all three Kentuckians when I saw them as opponents of the Hazleton Hawks. Spivey gained valuable experience against the 1948 Olympic team which has six Ken-tucky players on it including Beard and Gro-za, and perhaps the best AAU player ever, Bob Kurland. Spivey led the 1949-50 Kentucky team to a 25 – 4 record with a 19.4 scoring average. Kentucky lost in the 1949-50 tour-nament, which at the time, was more pres-tigious than the NCAA one. The team that defeated them handily was CCNY, which included future Hazleton Hawks stars, Ed Warner and Floyd Layne, and Eastern League future great, Ed Roman, all of whom were banned from the NBA for point shaving. Bill Spivey had an outstanding 1950-51 season for Kentucky, averaging over 10 points and over 17 rebounds per game. Kentucky finished with a 28 – 2 record and was ranked number one in the country. Kentucky went on to win the NCAA tournament and Spivey was named the tournament’s most valuable player. Despite being acquitted of point shaving, Kentucky banned Spivey from playing for the university. Kentucky, under coach Rupp, was known for giving successful players “enve-


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lopes” from basketball team supporters. After Kentucky, in my opinion, hypocritically dis-missed Spivey from the university, he began a lengthy odyssey of barnstorming and playing in minor league basketball. From 1952-54, Spivey played for teams that provided “op-position” for the Harlem Globetrotters. After years of this type of touring basketball, Bill Spivey began playing for the Wilkes-Barre Barons in the 1957-58 seasons and would go on to play ten of his remaining 12 years in the Eastern Professional Basketball League. Unlike Francis, the subject of one of my ear-lier articles for Panorama, Spivey would be a superstar in the league. In his first season, Spivey scored 62 points in the champion-ship game leading Wilkes-Barre to victory over Easton in 1958. In the 1958-59 seasons, Spivey became the first player to score over 1,000 points for the season, including a single game high of 64. Spivey played for the Balti-more Bullets the next two years and achieved a personal career high eastern league average of 36.2 a game during the 1959-60 seasons. In an exhibition game against Wilt Cham-berlain, Spivey basically played him even up. Wilt scored 31 points and had 27 rebounds while Spivey had 30 points and 23 caroms. Bill Spivey played for the ill-fated Ameri-can Basketball League which was founded by eventual Yankee owner, George Steinbrenner, and Globetrotter owner, Abe Saperstein, dur-ing the 1961 and 1962 seasons. Spivey con-tinued his impressive scoring; averaging near-ly 30 points a game as a member of the Los Angeles Jets and Long Beach-Hawaii Chiefs, during his two year hiatus from the Eastern League. In 1963, Bill Spivey returned to the East-ern League as a member of the Scranton Min-ers. His best scoring campaign for the Miners was 1964-65, when at the age of 35, still av-eraged 27 points a game. Bill Spivey finished his Eastern League career with his original team, the Wilkes-Barre Barons in 1968 and received $200 a game that year. After retiring from basketball, Bill Spivey moved to Kentucky and became involved in selling real estate and building supplies. He also opened several restaurants including Bill Spivey’s Restaurant and Lounge in Lexing-ton. The long years of barnstorming took a heavy toll on Bill Spivey’s body and mind. An auto accident exacerbated an already pain-ful lower back. Bill Spivey never got over the heartbreak of never playing in the NBA and became basically a recluse the last few years of his life. His final public appearance was at a reunion of the 1951 Kentucky Wildcats 1951 NCAA championship team which included

teammates and later NBA stars Cliff Hagan and Frank Ramsey. Ramsey was considered the NBA’s best sixth man for many years as a member of the Boston Celtics for whom he played nine seasons. Cliff Hagan had a ten year career NBA average of 18 points a game and was an All-Star five times. Spivey’s wife, Audrey, from whom he lived apart for his fi-nal few years, but never legally separated, as-serted her husband was totally devastated by the college point shaving scandals and never managed to overcome his banishment from the NBA. Bill Spivey was found dead of natu-ral causes at the age of 66 on May 8, 1995 in Costa Rica. In my opinion, Bill Spivey was the greatest minor league basketball player ever, indeed just plain one of the best players ever at any level. I don’t think a seven footer came close to having such a great jump shot. Few basketball big men averaged between 27 and 36 points a game from the age of 30 to 35. I don’t know if Spivey was involved in any college point shav-ing, but I tend to think he was not. I totally concur with Spivey’s contention that he was judged guilty until proven innocent. Spivey appreciated the chance that Eastern League President, Harry Rudolph and eastern league fans offered him. I really think that Bill Spivey for his long-time contributions to basketball belongs in the Hall of Fame although I realize that is a real long shot chance. I cannot think of a bet-ter shooter among big men than Bill Spivey who could use his left, as well as his right hand to score the basketball. Whether in the Eastern League or the ABL, Spivey was a pro-lific scorer. I can forget many Hall of Fame basketball players, but I cannot forget Bill Spivey.

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our medleys. Charlie was best known, however, as the leader of the very popular “Fall Guys”, a great band from the Hazleton area. His incredible talent on the keyboard and his vocal ability were always very evident at any of his perfor-mances. He was truly a great man to work with on and off stage. He was kind, considerate, and a lot of fun. Charlie will be missed by his many, many friends and fans. As we close, don’t forget about “The Pol-ka Connection” every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on 1490 WAZL. “The coolest polka show on the radio.” You can also listen on-line at www.wazlam.com. And be sure to join the Polskie Swingmas-ters on Wednesday, November 21, (the day before Thanksgiving) at Pine View Acres, in Pottsville, PA. Start off your Thanksgiving Holiday with a blast. Come out and party with us. The start time for this dance will be 7:00 p.m. By the way, the Polskie Swingmasters are available for private parties and engagements. Call me at 570-429-0859 or Steve at 570-788-5336. Until next time, have a great month. Don’t forget to vote and have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends! P

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The American Cancer Society–Greater Hazleton Unit and The Laurel Mall are pleased to announce “Fall Into Fashion”, it’s annual fashion show, will be held on Sunday, November 11, 1:00PM-3:00PM, Top of the 80’s-Hazleton. Models will be local cancer survivors and caregivers. This is scheduled to be the biggest ACS fashion show yet with the involvement of all of the following stores: Boscov’s, Chico’s, Christopher and Banks, Elsen Jewelers, J.C.Penny’s, Maurice’s, Metallo’s Formal Wear, Old Navy, Silpada Jewelry, Robert Stevens Face and Body, Wedding Bells and Yuki’s. “We are delighted that we have so many businesses assisting in the show this year.” comments co-chair Chris Radtke. “We are doubly pleased to have so many cancer survi-vors and caregivers who have agreed to stroll the fashion runway for us”. “It will be a treat to have harpist, Sherri Trometter, adding her special music to the event.” adds co-chair Donna Delehanty.

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November silently sneaks up on us, catch-ing our senses by surprise. Suddenly, as the English poet Thomas Hood sullenly observed two centuries ago, there’s “no shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees, no fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds.” Outside silvery gray shafts reveal a familiar landscape stripped of pretense. November’s beauty radiates from within. Customs of celebrating an annual day of Thanksgiving after the autumn harvest be-gan to spring up in the colonies, but didn’t get national recognition until the late 1770’s when it was suggested by the Continental Congress during the American Revolution. New York officially adopted Thanksgiving Day as an annual custom in 1817, and many

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November 3Conyngham United Methodist Church will hold their annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 3rd from 9 am to 3 pm. Hand-made Items, Heirloom Jewelry, Silent Auction. Conyngham United Methodist Church is lo-cated at 411 Main Street, Conyngham with Rev. Gary Lefever as Pastor. You do not have to be a member of Conyngham UMC to par-ticipate. For more information on any of these events, call 570-788-3960 or email [email protected].

Cub Scout Pack 207 along with Valley Kiwanis will hold their annual All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, November 3 from 6:30 to 11am at Christ Lutheran Church, 467 S Main Street in Conyngham. Tickets can be purchased from any Pack 207 Cub Scout or can be purchased at the door. Tickets are $6 for adult and $4 for children. Menu includes pan-cakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, milk or coffee. The best part is that the Cub Scouts are your waiters! Any questions, contact the event coordinator, Steven Huey, at 570-436-3373 or [email protected].

November 4Spaghetti Dinner, Sunday, November 4 from 11am to sellout at Columbia Hose Fire Co No 1, 742 West Centre Street in Shenandoah. Includes bread, salad and dessert. Adult $8, Child $6. Eat in or Take Out. Free local deliv-ery. For more information, call 570-462-9574.

Lehighton Area Pool Pals invites you to attend our HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW on Sunday, November 4th from 9am to 3pm at the Le-highton Recreation Center, 234 S. 8th Street in Lehighton. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For additional information or questions call Beth at 610-377-2712 or Diane at 610-377-5275.

Great Day of Singing, Sunday, November 4, 9am at First United Methodist Church, 25 S. Balliet Street in Frackville. Come join us as our choirs and praise band sing anthems of praise. There will be opportunities to sing favorite hymns. All are invited.

St. Mary’s Craft Show, Sunday, November 4 from 9am to 3:30pm at Ringtown Fire Hall, Main Street in Ringtown. Great way to get a start on Christmas gifts and decorations. Our crafters offer a variety of wood, floral, hand sewn items, Christmas ornaments, jewelry and

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November 10Quilt Auction to benefit Wounded Warrior, Saturday November 10, 10 am at Christ Lu-theran Church, 467 Main Street in Conyn-gham. For information call 570-788-4219.

3rd Annual Fall Brewsburg (formerly Okto-berfest) Event, Saturday, November 10 from 7 to 11pm at the Moose Exchange, 203 West Main Street in Bloomsburg. Come enjoy live music including the Mighty Susquehannas, The Jeff Grey Band, and more! Indulge in great food from the local restaurants featuring Balzano’s, Russell’s, and many more. Over 30 breweries and a good selection of wineries will be available for tastings. Tickets are $25, which includes a souvenir mug and $10 in food and drink. Purchasing tickets has been made easier by ordering them online at www.ticketderby.com, search Brewsburg or buy them at the Chamber of Commerce Building, 238 Market Street in Downtown Bloomsburg.

Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, November 10 from 9 am to 4pm at St. Mark’s UCC, 30 Potts-ville Street in Cressona. Homemade food and crafts, silent auction, bake sale, and more! For more information, contact 570-622-7599.

November 11Second Annual Holiday Shopping Fair, Sun-day, November 11 Mount Carmel Area High School. Food and refreshments will be avail-able. DJ will be playing Holiday tunes. Con-tact Caroline at 570-339-0651 for more infor-mation.

November 13Christmas Bazaar Luncheon, Tuesday, No-vember 13 from 11am to 2pm at United Pres-byterian Church, 214 Mahantongo Street in Pottsville. Menu: Beef and Pork Barbeque, Vegetable Soup, Dessert and Drink. Take Outs Available. Candy, Deli, Plants and Knives, Crafts, What Not Shop. For more information or to place a take out order, call 570-622-1760.

November 16After School Art Show and Science Fair, Friday, November 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. View the art work and science experiments free of charge. Refreshments, demonstrations, and open ex-hibits. Sign-up and pay for spring classes and

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November 17Black Creek United Methodist Chicken & Waffle Dinner, Saturday, November 17 from 3 to 7pm at the church on 158 Golf Course Road in Sugarloaf. Menu: Roasted Chicken, Homemade Waffles, Cranberry Sauce, Chick-en Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Pickled Cabbage, Beverages & Dessert. Adults: $9.00, Children 6-10 $4.00, Children 5 & under FREE. Take outs available. For more informa-tion, call 570-384-4087.

November 18Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Company's "Fall into the Holidays" Craft and Vendor Show and All You Can Eat Breakfast will be held Sunday No-vember 18. All You Can Eat Breakfast—8am-12pm and the Craft & Vendor Show—9am-3pm. The Craft and Vendor show features area crafters and vendors, tricky trays with a scaven-ger hunt, face painting, and more. The event will be held at the Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Company on West County Road in Sugarloaf. Admisssion is free, and the money raised will benefit the Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Company. Please call Jane at (570)788-4969 for informa-tion. Get a great start on unique holiday shop-ping by supporting area Crafters and Vendors!

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December 8Bleenie, Soup and Bake Sale, Saturday De-cember 8 from 10am to sellout at Columbia Hose Fire Co. No. 1, 742 West Centre Street in Shenandoah. Free local delivery with a miniuim order of $7.00. Bleenies—$.50 each. Soup: Chicken Noodle, Cabbage, Po-tato Cheese and Bean—$3.00 a cup/ $7.00 a quart. For more information or to place an order, call 570-462-9574.

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1. What is long-term care? Long-term care refers to the ongoing services and support needed by people who have chronic health conditions or disabilities.There are three levels of long-term care:• Skilled care: Generally round-the-clock care given by professional health care providers such as nurses, therapists, or aides under a doctor's supervision.• Intermediate care: Also provided by professional health care providers but on a less frequent basis than skilled care.• Custodial care: Personal care often given by fam-ily caregivers, nurses' aides, or home health workers who provide assistance with what are called "ac-tivities of daily living" such as bathing, eating, and dressing. Long-term care is not just provided in nursing homes--in fact, the most common type of long-term care is home-based care. Long-term care ser-vices may also be provided in a variety of other set-tings, such as assisted living facilities and adult day care centers.2. Why is it important to plan for long-term care? No one expects to need long-term care, but it's im-portant to plan for it nonetheless. Here are two im-portant reasons why:The odds of needing long-term care are high:• Approximately 40% of people will need long-term care at some point during their lifetimes after reach-ing age 65*• Approximately 14% of people age 71 and older have Alzheimer's disease, a disorder that often leads to the need for nursing home care**• Younger people may need long-term care too, as a result of a disabling accident or illness The cost of long-term care is rising. Currently, the average annual cost of a 1-year nursing home stay is $74,820* and in many states the cost is much higher. In the future, long-term care is likely to be even more expensive. If costs rise at just 3% a year (a conservative estimate), in 20 years, a 1-year nursing home stay will cost approximately $135,133.*National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care In-formation, U.S. Department of Health and Hu-man Services, 2011**Alzheimer's Association, 2011 3. Doesn't Medicare pay for long-term care? Many people mistakenly believe that Medicare, the federal health insurance program for older Americans, will pay for long-term care. But Medicare provides only limited coverage for long-term care services such as skilled nursing care or physical therapy. And al-though Medicare provides some home health care benefits, it doesn't cover custodial care, the type of care older individuals most often need. Medicaid, which is often confused with Medi-care, is the joint federal-state program that two-thirds of nursing home residents currently rely on to pay some of their long-term care expenses. But to qualify for Medicaid, you must have limited income and assets, and although Medicaid generally covers nursing home care, it provides only limited coverage for home health care in certain states.

4. Can't I pay for care out of pocket? The major advantage to using income, savings, invest-ments, and assets (such as your home) to pay for long-term care is that you have the most control over where and how you receive care. But because the cost of long-term care is high, you may have trouble affording extended care if you need it.5. Should I buy long-term care insurance? Long-term care insurance can help you preserve your as-sets and guarantee that you'll have access to a range of care options. The cost of a long-term care policy depends primarily on your age (in general, the younger you are when you purchase a policy, the lower your premium will be), but it also depends on the benefits you choose. If you decide to purchase long-term care insurance, here are some of the key features to consider:• Benefit amount: The daily benefit amount is the maximum your policy will pay for your care each day, and generally ranges from $50 to $350.• Benefit period: The length of time your policy will pay benefits (e.g., 2 years, 4 years, lifetime).• Elimination period: The number of days you must pay for your own care before the policy begins paying benefits (e.g., 20 days, 90 days).• Types of facilities included: Many policies cover care in a variety of settings including your own home, assisted living facilities, adult day care centers, and nursing homes.• Inflation protection: With inflation protection, your benefit will increase by a certain percentage each year. It's an optional feature available at addi-tional cost, but having it will enable your coverage to keep pace with rising prices. Your insurance agent or a financial professional can help you compare long-term care insurance policies and answer any questions you may have.Deductions for Long-Term Care Insurance Premi-ums: 2011 & 2012Age 2011 Limit 2012 Limit40 or under $340 $35041-50 $640 $66051-60 $1,270 $1,31061-70 $3,390 $3,50070+ $4,240 $4,370 If you are interested in learning more about Long Term Care insurance or want to obtain a quote, give my office a call at (570) 455-6301. Visit my website @ www.johnbeltrami.com.

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Motor Vehicle Inspections –Unsafe vehicles put everyone at risk

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Transportation in the United States has changed dramatically in the past few de-cades. More vehicles on the road, the grow-ing number of older vehicles on the road, and advances in automobile technology have all contributed to more potential vehicle safety problems that can put everyone on the road at risk. In the United States only 12 states mandate a safety inspection program. With over 120 million automobiles on the road to-day, the number of safety related crash fatali-ties is also growing. A new bill is on the floor that will change the current system of annual inspections. New vehicles will not have to be annually inspected for the first two years. Nor will new vehicles be required to be Emission Inspected for the first ten years. Do manda-tory safety inspections help keep our automo-biles safe? Are local State Inspection stations going to become a thing of the past? Mechanical failures are a factor in 12-13% of all auto accidents according to statistics conducted by the National Traffic Highway

Transportation Committee. In most of these cases the failures can be attributed to a lack of proper maintenance. The majority of com-ponents that contribute to these mechanical failures are bad brakes, worn steering linkage, and worn or underinflated tires. In fact an estimated 1.4% of all auto accidents could be attributed to tires that are underinflated or worn beyond their useful limits. When the tread on a tire is worn down to 2/32 of an inch (the minimum tire tread depth ac-cording to inspection guidelines) there is not enough tread left to provide safe wet traction. Brake pads that are worn beyond the legal limits will create potentially dangerous situ-ation not only for the driver but other drivers and pedestrians. Steering and suspension components also wear and over time and loosen up. If a tie rod end fails, you will lose steering control of your vehicle, a very scary thought. Without nam-ing the hundreds of parts on an automobile that can cause an accident, the big picture is

obvious, the average motorist can neglect the most crucial components of the automobile without being aware of it. Many motorists do stick to a well organized maintenance plan to keep their vehicles safe, but many do not. Mandatory Safety inspections are in place for this exact reason. Safety inspections save lives. Annual State Safety Inspection Programs are designed to target people who fail to main-tain their vehicles properly. Some critics claim that routine inspections do not decrease the amount of unsafe vehicles on the road and it is a waste of taxpayer money. But safety ad-vocates and automotive technicians around the country are aware of the consequences in-volved if the program ceased to exist. Many motorists do not have their brake or steering systems checked until there is a problem. By then it is usually too late. How does a one or two year old vehicle fit into the equation. Are they “exempt” from a mechanical failure for this amount of time. Many will agree or disagree that a one year old vehicle should not have any safety related problems. I see new vehicles in the dealerships being repaired due to recalls or broken parts. All cars, new and old hit potholes and people drive differently, components fail, new and old. Safety inspec-tions save lives.How many times have you read in the news-paper or watched on the news that a deadly accident occurred because of a malfunction with an automobile? Could you possibly imagine the kind of automobiles that you will see on the road if Safety Inspections are not required? The bottom line is that State Safety In-spections are a positive way to keep your ve-hicle safe. The next time you have your car checked, don’t get upset because the tech-nician has to pull your wheels to check the brakes. Ask the technician to do a thorough job of inspecting your car for problems. Most Certified Safety Technicians will do just that because it is their certification that is on the line. On the other hand there is a few that will not even check the brakes. Stay away from these stations. Remember, you are pay-ing for a service, not just the sticker. Have your vehicle checked properly and ask for a copy of a list of the items checked. Safety In-spections have and will continue to keep our vehicles in safe condition. Safety inspections do save lives. Happy Motoring! P

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over-heating. Should this occur, drive the ve-hicle to a repair shop immediately for further diagnosis. Disregarding a flashing check engine light could start a fire, destroy the catalytic converter and result in necessary repairs that could easily exceed $1,000. To learn more, visit www.AAA.com or call (800) AAA-HELP. To locate an AAA Ap-proved Auto Repair shop, visit www.AAA.com/repair.

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Hyperpigmentation, or an uneven overpro-duction of the pigment melanin, creates dark spotting and blotchiness on the skin – freckles, age spots, and other marks. But there’s more that one possible cause for hyperpigmentation. So if you begin to see dark spots on your skin, you need to discover what might be causing them. • Sun exposure—Sunshine is perhaps the most common cause of hyperpigmentation. Because melanin protects the skin, your body will pro-duce more of it to help guard against the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays if you keep exposing your skin to the sun. To stop the hyperpigmen-tation, avoid the sun during peak hours, and wear SPF sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and protective clothing when you go out into the sun.• Hormonal Changes—The surge of hormones that occurs during pregnancy can cause a par-ticular type of hyperpigmentation called me-lasma. It usually fades no long after birth. I rec-ommend giving the hyperpigmentation time to fade before you begin any sort of skin-lightening treatment.• Eczema and skin irritations—Areas where the

skin becomes inflamed, either because of a rash or acne can become darker. This darkening doesn’t fade even after the initial infection disappears.• Illness—Splotchy dark patches on the skin may be a sign of an underlying disease, espe-cially one that affects the adrenal glands, such as Addison’s disease or Cushing’s disease. If your experience hyperpigmentation along with other sign of illness, such as fatigue, mood changes, headaches, and muscle pain, you should consult your Doctor. Once I determine the cause of your hyper-pigmentation, I can start working on making the spots fade using the perfect amounts of kojic acid and hydroquinone that make the treatment and removal of hyper-pigmentation very effective, along with a skin lightening take home kit. P

Debi Shandrick is a Certified Aesthetician and the owner of The Skin Care Center at Robert Stevens Face & Body, 536 Route 93 in Sugarloaf. For more information or to make an appointment, call 570-788-SKIN (7546).


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NAPSA)-Nearly 5 million Americans are infected with hepatitis C, but 75 percent of people with the disease don't even know they have it because it is often symptomless for decades. Hepatitis C is a serious liver disease spread through infected blood. It is the leading cause of liver failure, liver cancer and liver trans-plants and contributes to up to 15,000 deaths a year in the U.S. But-there is good news. For many people, hepatitis C can be cured.

Boomers Most at RiskEighty-two percent of people with hepatitis C are baby boomers (those born between 1945 and 1965) but, alarmingly, almost three-quarters (74 percent) of boomers have never been tested or are unsure if they've been tested for the disease, according to a new sur-vey. Even more alarming, 80 percent do not consider themselves at any risk for the disease. The findings of the survey, which was con-ducted by Harris Interactive as part of I.D. Hep C, a national American Gastroentero-logical Association (AGA) campaign intend-ed to educate the public about hepatitis C, raise concern because they show a widespread lack of knowledge about the disease.Those at risk for hepatitis C include:• People who had blood transfusions or organ transplants before 1992;• People with tattoos or body piercings;

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Screening Is Key Hepatitis C is diagnosed with a simple blood test, but screening is not currently part of routine testing. This means you may think you have been tested, but chances are you haven't. As part of the I.D. Hep C campaign, the AGA is urging baby boomers and others at risk to talk to their health care providers about being tested. By visiting www.IDHepC.org, people can learn more about hepatitis C and how to get tested. The AGA is also encourag-ing people to visit the website and take a vir-tual pledge to get tested and spread the word. I.D. Hep C is sponsored by Vertex.


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Older Adults at high risk for Flu, a leading cause of hospitalization and even death for those 65 and over

(NAPSA)-Over the next decade, millions of baby boomers will begin their well-earned transition into retirement. This unique stage in life allows retirees time to do more of the things they love like enjoy time with friends and family, but it also comes with the added responsibility of keeping a closer eye on health to maintain an active lifestyle. It may then come as a surprise to learn that despite the fact that older adults are over 16 times more likely to be hospitalized due to the flu and its related complications than younger adults, nearly 30 percent of Americans age 65 and older remained unvaccinated this past flu season. As people age, the immune system weakens, which puts adults 65 and older at increased risk for flu. In fact, each year in the United States, more than nine out of 10 flu-related deaths and six out of 10 flu-related hospitalizations occur in adults 65 and older. Annual flu vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect against the flu each season. To help increase awareness about the dangers flu poses to older adults, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) has launched the Flu + You cam-paign. This educational program aims to educate older Americans, their caregivers, and family mem-

bers about the seriousness of influenza in older adults, the importance of annual vaccination, and the available vaccine options for adults 65 and older. A recent survey of middle-age and older adults found that almost 90 percent would seek vaccina-tion after getting information from their doctor and two-thirds also noted that friends and family could influence their vaccination decision.To help bring a health provider's perspective, Dr. Carolyn B. Bridges, Associate Director for Adult Immunizations at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has joined the Flu + You campaign to emphasize the importance of annual vaccination for older adults. "A flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older," said Dr. Bridges. "It's critical for adults 65 and older to get vaccinated be-cause they are at greatest risk for developing severe complications of influenza when they get infected. Adults in this age group have two available options-the traditional flu shot and a higher dose flu shot, which is designed to address the decline of the im-mune system with age. Both of these vaccines are covered by Medicare."The higher dose shot triggers the body to produce

more antibodies against the flu virus than would be produced by the traditional shot. Antibodies are the soldiers of the immune system that help re-spond and protect against infection. "No matter how healthy or youthful you may feel or appear, older adults are highly susceptible to the flu," said Richard Birkel, PhD, MPA, acting senior vice president of Healthy Aging and direc-tor of NCOA's Self-Management Alliance, while stressing the specific danger the flu poses to older adults. "NCOA hopes that through education, older adults will realize how serious the flu is and make vaccination a priority." Speak with your health care provider about the dangers of the flu, the benefits of vaccination, and the best vaccine option to meet your needs. And remember, getting your flu vaccination not only helps protect you, but helps to prevent the spread of the flu to friends and family. To learn more about these important health messages, please visit www.NCOA.org/Flu where you'll find access to more information on the Flu + You campaign, as well as educational materials available for download. Flu + You is a program of the National Council on Aging in collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur.


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Laurels Annual ThanksgivingFamily Meal Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be upon us and our bellies are already growling just thinking about the slow roasted turkey, sweet mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, homemade pumpkin pie... This year, our annual Family Thanksgiving dinner will be on Sunday, November 4th. Our residents will enjoy a traditional Thanks-giving meal with a delicious traditional feast. Our family atmosphere will also feature some great activities! We hope all family members can join us. If you have any questions, please call the office at 570-455-7757. Mark your calendars! We are also currently planning our Christmas Family Dinner. Family members will be receiving a holiday letter soon. Giving Thanks by Giving Back We have always stressed that our resi-dents become part of our extended “family”. Therefore, we find it only fitting to reach out to our local community during the upcoming holiday that emphasizes a tradition of fam-ily. During our Annual Thanksgiving Fam-ily Dinner, we will be collecting food and monetary donations for the “Feed A Friend” campaign through WNEP-TV Channel 16 and our local Greater Hazleton CEO. We are asking all family members who are attend-ing the Thanksgiving dinner on November 4th to please bring any non-perishable items for our food drive. We are reminded of how fortunate we are to be blessed with wonder-

ful friends and family and how great it is to reach out to our neighbors and lend a helping hand. Thank you to everyone who is helping other families celebrate the true meaning of Thanksgiving. We appreciate it! Veteran’s Day Program Every year, we celebrate the honorable service our troops give to our country. It is amazing to see all these citizens who selflessly give of their time and talents to help protect our great nation. We commemorate our residents who have served in the past with a special tribute. On Nov. 10th we will have a Veteran’s Day Program with entertainment by George Rittenhouse. Our administra-tor will present each Laurels Veteran with a certificate of recognition that acknowledges their division of the armed forces and when they served. We cannot begin to express how thankful we are for their bravery and service. Thank you to our Laurels Veterans! Any resident who is a veteran or the sur-viving spouse of a veteran may be eligible for Veteran’s Benefits. Our administrators are available to help you obtain the information needed to see if you qualify. The veteran must have served at least 90 days in the service with at least 1 day being during active war-time, and must have received an honorable discharge. There is no monthly limit to be el-igible, but there is a limit on total assets. The individual also must show that they do need assistance with their activities of daily living. If you would like more information re-garding our services, or to learn about the Veterans Benefits Program, please call our administrator at 570-455-7757, to schedule a private tour and complementary lunch, or contact him via email at [email protected].

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Over 23 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, though some of them may not even know it. Diabetes Mellitus is a disease of increased blood sugar and affects many organs of the body, including the eyes. This is why it is the leading cause of blindness in adults between 20 and 74 years of age. Some ocular complications of diabetes can be temporary, like fluctuating vision. High blood glucose may cause the lens of the eye to swell. This in turn causes a decrease in vision. Getting a new pair of glasses prescription may not be the right choice. The best solution is to get your blood sugar back into a healthy range, which will help stabilize your vision. Other diabetic complications are more serious. People with diabetes have a 40% higher risk of developing glaucoma. This risk increases the longer someone is diabetic and the older they are. If glaucoma isn’t diag-nosed early enough or treated properly, it can result in permanent vision loss. Cataracts are another common compli-cation of diabetes. Although cataracts are a

very common age related condition; diabet-ics are 60% more likely to develop them. Those with diabetes also tend to get cataracts at a younger age and with a faster progres-sion rate. Cataracts hinder the eye’s ability to focus light, resulting in blurriness and glare. The only treatment available is surgical re-moval. Retinopathy is one of the biggest concerns with diabetes. The longer you have diabetes, the greater your risk of developing this sight threatening complication. Adults with type 1 diabetes rarely show signs of retinopathy before 5 years time. On the contrary, people with type 2 diabetes often have eye problems at the time of their diagnosis. Non-proliferative retinopathy or back-ground retinopathy is the most common form. In this condition the blood vessels of the retina are weakened and cause micro-an-eurysms. This can lead to bleeding in the ret-ina and swelling in the macula. If the macula swells, the vision will be disrupted, and need to be treated.

Proliferative diabetic reti-nopathy is much more se-vere. At this stage, the retina is not getting the oxygen that it needs. So, new blood ves-sels start to grow to fix the problem. Unfor-tunately, these blood vessels are frail and tend to bleed easily. This can cause vision loss and scar tissue to form. The scar tissue can then lead to a retinal detachment. When dealing with diabetes, it is impor-tant to maintain regular check-ups with your primary care doctor and your eye doctor. In between visits, be aware of signs that there might be something wrong with your eyes- flashes of light, black spots, blurred vision, or trouble with your central vision. Yearly, comprehensive dilated ocular examinations can assure healthy vision throughout your lifetime. Technology has made it easier today to diagnose, treat and most impor-tantly prevent vision loss from diabetes. P


Put the fears of Halloween and yourDentist behind you

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Many patients who come to my office have not been to a dentist for several years due to dental anxiety. Rest assured, if you fall into this category, you will find your experience to be much more tolerable these days. The mere memories of sights, smells and sounds of the dental office stay with people for a lifetime. All of these memories are just that - - memo-ries of a bygone era and far from reality today. When patients come to my office, they will not find dentistry in a stark hospital-like setting. Rather, it is almost like going to a friend’s or relative’s house complete with easy-listening music and advanced dental technol-

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Here is a cute, true story I think you will like. I went to get my wife's car washed the other day. While the man was washing the car, he asked me if I had read any good books. I told him I did. He said he heard of the book "90 Minutes in Heaven" and he always want-ed to read the book. I told him I would drop it off, and he said someday. Then he went on to say, "My right hip is killing me". I said you should come to my office. He responded that he was so busy and with his work schedule it is hard to make ap-pointments. So as I paid him to finsih my car, I decided would bring my services to him. I came home, picked up the book he wanted, put my portable chiropractic adjsut-ment table in my car, and drove right back to the car wash. As he was finishing up some-one's car, I set up my table and he was aston-

ished. I adjusted him right at the car wash, gave him the book, and was on my way. I'm planning a Mission Trip to Peru for next year. But I realized people are in need right down the street, so I don't have to go to a foreign country to serve from my heart. He was happy I went out of my way for him. But believe me, I giggled inside all day at work that day. It is blessed to give. Try it! So my challenge to you this Thanksgiving is for you to show your thankfulness to God by going the extra mile. You make the phone call to that person you last argued with five years ago, you be kind to that person at work who seems to irritate everybody. You will learn, in giving, God gives to you. P

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Randy Jackson partners with Merck to challenge people living with Type 2Diabetes to join him in committing to Living a Diabetes-Friendly Lifestyle

(NAPSA)-Did you know that GRAMMY® Award-winning music producer and American Idol judge Randy Jackson is one of the near_ly 26 million Americans in the United States liv-ing with diabetes? In 2003, Jackson was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Now he is sharing his story to "drum up" awareness of serious complications, in-cluding heart disease - a leading cause of death among people with type 2 diabetes. In fact, adults with type 2 diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely to die from heart disease than adults with-out diabetes. Jackson is working with Merck on the Tak-

ing Diabetes to Heart program, to help educate people with type 2 diabetes about the impor-tance of early and effective management of the ABCs of diabetes - A1C, or blood sugar, Blood pressure, and Cholesterol - as part of their treat-ment plan, which can help reduce the risk of serious complications, including heart disease. "When I was diagnosed with diabetes, my doctors told me that people with type 2 diabe-tes have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke," recalls Jackson. "This was all I needed to know to take my diabetes to heart. I made changes to my lifestyle and worked with my doctors to set goals for my ABCs."To help "set the stage" for others living with type 2 diabetes to commit to a diabetes-friendly lifestyle, Jackson is encouraging patients to

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Bill Spear, R.Ph., CCN is a Compounding Pharmacist and Certified Clinical Nutri-tionist. He is available for personal nutri-tional consultations at Hazle Compound-ing, Broad & Wyoming Sts., Downtown Hazleton, Pa. 18201 570-454-2958 • www.hazlecompounding.com

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Shingles is a painful skin rash, often with blisters. It is also called Herper Zoster, or just Zoster. A shingles rash usually appears on one side of the face or body and lasts from 2 to 4 weeks. Its main symptom is pain, which can be quite severe. Other symptoms of shingles can include fever, headache, chills and upset stomach. Very rarely, a shingles infection can lead to pneumonia, hearing problems, blind-ness, brain inflammation, or death. For about 1 person in 5, severe pain can continue even long after the rash clears up. This is called post-herpetic neuralgia. Shingles is caused by the Varicella Zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Only someone who has had chickenpox-or, rarely, has gotten chickenpox vaccine-can get shingles. The virus stays in your body, and can cause shingles many years later. You can’t catch shingles from another per-son with shingles. However, a person who has never had chickenpox or chicken pox vaccine could get chickenpox from someone with shingles. This however, is not very com-mon. Shingles is far more common in people 50 years of age and older than in younger people. It is also more common in people whose im-mune systems are weakened because of a dis-ease such as cancer, or drugs such as steroids or chemotherapy. At least 1 million people a year in the Unit-

ed States get shingles. The vaccine for shingles was licensed in 2006. In clinical trials, the vaccine reduced the risk of shingles by 50%. It can also re-duce pain in people who still get shingles after being vaccinated. A single dose of shingles vaccine is recommended for adults 60 years of age and older. Hazle Drugs Immunization Pharmacists administer the Shingles vaccine daily. No ap-pointment is necessary and no prescription is needed. The Shingles vaccine is covered on Medicare Part D and is also covered on most insurance plans. Please contact Hazle Drugs Immunization Pharmacists; Bill Spear, R.Ph,

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Neck and back pain is one of the most com-mon pain complaints with over 80% of people suffering back pain at some stage in their life. It is one of the most common complaints we treat in our clinic and definitely one of the most stub-born. The spine is a very complicated structure and will affect the rest of the body so keeping your neck and back in good condition is essential to good health. When not looked after, spinal pain can and will affect the arms and legs causing mus-cle and soft tissue tightness which over time can create other problems like arthritis and tendinitis. Over the years, we have been searching for the answers to help get rid of spinal pain but it still eludes us with many people walking around with chronic pain. The answer however may not be what you think it is. Recent focus on the treatment of spinal pain has been to take a whole body approach which has been shown to be very effective clinically, even with people who have been dealing with pain for years. There have been a few key areas which have been shown to affect pain in the

spine.These include the base of the neck, the shoulders, the thoracolumbar junction (around where your ribs end) and the low back/pelvis complex. If your pelvis/low back area is tight, it will eventually affect the whole spine and may eventually cause neck pain. Unless you identify and address the tightness, the neck pain may never go away. We have seen many cases where people are surprised how good their neck pain feels after we loosen the thoracolumbar junction. We take seriously the responsibility to help our clients be at their best health and only through a whole body approach can we do this. Through expert techniques like Myofascial Release and Joint Mobilizations we can balance the whole body. So if you have been walking around with pain and spasms in your spine that won’t com-pletely go away, maybe the key areas have not been addressed. At Hazleton Physical Therapy well treat each person as a whole and aim to help our clients achieve excellent health. For more information call us at 570-501-1808. P

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Clinical studies are an excellent way for individu-als with a medical condition to receive promising, cutting-edge medications at no cost. Further, many studies pay par-ticipants to use the product for a variable time period ranging from several weeks to several years. Note that in certain studies individuals may be randomized to receive the active medication, placebo, or a com-parable medication already on the market.I am currently involved with several clini-cal studies. Three are as follows:1) A cream containing benzoyl peroxide and a topical antibiotic used to treat acne. Participants must have moderate to severe breakouts to qualify.2) A topical medication used to treat dia-betic foot ulcers.3) An injectable medication used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. Note: several similar medications (called biologics) are routinely used to treat this condition and the results often prove quite gratifying. These include Enbrel, Humira and Stelara. A major factor in their use is price as yearly cost may exceed $12,000. Again, all studies provide medication at no cost and provide monetary compensa-tion as well. If you have a condition that may qualify (acne, psoriasis or diabetic foot ulcer) please contact our coordinating nurse, Mary Ann Guza, at 582-7180. P

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Don’t let theSide Effects ofCancer determine how you feel

(LEWISBURG) – Feel better this fall while combating the side effects of cancer treat-ment by attending an upcoming free work-shop “look good feel better.” Women currently in cancer treatment or who have completed treatment in the last six months are invited to “look good feel better” on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Evangelical Community Hospi-tal, Lewisburg. During this workshop women will feel bet-ter as they meet other women going through treatment, and learn how to manage skin, nail and hair changes as a result of treatment. Each woman will receive a free bag complete with brand-name beauty products, and will be able to experiment with wigs, scarves and other head coverings. Pre-registration is required. Please call 1-800-227-2345 to register. Women in need of a free, brand-new wig or head covering from the American Cancer Society should also call 1-800-227-2345. “Look good feel better” (lgfb) is a na-tional public service program created from the concept that if someone with cancer can be helped to look good, her improved self-esteem will help her to approach the disease and treatment with greater confidence. Lgfb offers suggestions and advice on dealing with the appearance-related side effects of treat-ment through its Web sites, brochures and group programs offered nationwide. Lgfb is a free, nonmedical, product-neutral program offered as a collaborative effort of the Ameri-can Cancer Society, the Professional Beauty Association | National Cosmetology Asso-ciation, and Personal Care Products Council Foundation, a charitable organization sup-ported by the cosmetic industry. For information about “look good feel bet-ter”, visit www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org or call 1-800-227-2345.

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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) has been found to compromise balance. Although the mecha-nism of balance impairment in persons with knee osteoarthritis is not fully understood, impairments in strength and proprioception may play a role. Drs. Venema and Karst have suggested that decreased activity levels, pain, and joint instability could impact postural control in persons with knee OA. Proprioception can be defined as aware-ness of our body’s position and movement through the feedback that our muscles, ten-dons, joints and nerves give our brain. The Verema and Karst study found that many characteristics of knee OA that may negatively impact balance persist in individu-als after total knee replacements. Deficits in lower-extremity strength and muscle activa-tion are often present after joint replacement

and could affect the body’s ability to control the center of mass and use appropriate motor strategies for balance. At Physical Therapy Specialists we incorpo-rated evidenced-based exercise programs that include lower extremity strengthening and non-weight bearing proprioceptive activities for patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis and post joint arthroplasties. If you have been diagnosed with knee arthritis, and are experi-encing some problems with lower leg weak-ness, limitations in ambulation, or instability when walking, a physical therapy assessment and appropriate exercise program could help improve your mobility and function. P

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Donna Delehanty, owner of the Hair Cellar, 358 East Muir Avenue, Hazleton willbe providing “Pinking” at $10.00 an exten-sion, with all proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society-Greater Hazleton Unit’s Look Good…Feel Better program. The application of a pink hair extension to a person’s own hair is known as “Pinking” and it has become a very popular area fundraiser. Pink is the color that depicts breast cancer, but the money raised is being donated to the local unit of The American Cancer Society for its free Look Good—Feel Better patient service pro-gram. Look Good Feel Better-helps patients care for their skin and hair which helps them look good, as well as, feel better about them-selves while undergoing treatment for cancer. The “Pinking” is available by appointment only and reservations can be made by calling the Hair Cellar, 455-3429, for an ap-pointment . For more information on services, events and fundraisers of the American Cancer Society, call 1-800-227-2345 or look for updated infor-mation on the Greater Hazleton Area Facebook page.

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There is no such thing as a spine transplant

The most common cause of functional disabilities in persons over 50 years of age is SPINAL DISORDERS! Wow – that is really important to know. How many of you plan on living past 50? How many of you think your family will live past 50? All right, let’s think about this as an example. If your house was going to be broken into and somebody was going to steal all of your possessions – but I knew who it was that was planning on doing it and I also knew the time they were going to do it and I told you about it – would you do something about it to stop it? Or would you just let it happen. Well, now I am able to tell you what is going to rob you of your functional capacities and when it is going to happen. – are you going to do something about it? Or are you going to just let it hap-

pen? Of course not! Let’s prevent it! Just like we would prevent somebody from breaking in your home if we could – but I think we all agree we should work harder to prevent our health from being stolen and our ability to function than we would our possessions from being stolen. Think about this: If we lose our mobility at 65 and live to 105, that is 40 years of immobility and pain. Let’s take a look at some areas of health care where we have already made some ad-justments and improvements for our health. Look at the advancements we have made in tooth decay! We used to have many more cavities and loss of teeth in years past than we do now. We take so much better care of our teeth now with all kinds of preventive care measures and now our teeth last longer and

cause us less pain! More and more people are also living with less wrinkles! That’s right! There has been a 465% increase in the num-ber of people wanting to get rid of WRIN-KLES just since 1997! Wow! 12 Million people had cosmetic adjustments last year to get rid of another ramification of getting older – wrinkles! Now I am for all of us hav-ing longer lasting teeth and less wrinkles. But I think all of us can agree – If you can’t move, a lack of mobility will make you look a Lot older than crow’s feet! The only reason we respond to our teeth and our wrinkles before our spine and joints is for the simple fact…. If our spine were on our face we would take better care of it. We don’t wait till our teeth fall out before we take care of them and now we must not wait till our back “goes out” before we take care of it either. You take pre-ventive steps to have pearly whites and you must take preventive steps to have good mo-bility since the chances are absolutely HUGE that you will live for 30 to 40 years past the age of 50! Why is this even more important than your teeth? Because there is no such thing as a spine transplant. You can get a new set of teeth and there are many other organs that can be replaced, but if you don’t take care of your spine, there is no going back like you can with teeth. There is no crown or replacement. You just live with the pain. P

(NAPSA)—Getting a great deal should not be the deciding factor for any surgical proce-dure. A consultation with a refractive surgeon before LASIK surgery should be balanced, detailed and personalized to you and your vi-sion. Learn more at www.americanrefractive surgerycouncil.org.

(NAPSA)—The Weight-control Information Network, a national information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Diges-tive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, encourages you to get on the road to healthier living. For more informa-tion, call 1-877-946-4627 or visit www.win.niddk.nih.gov.

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The Hazleton Y encourages everyone to learn their risks for Diabetes during National Diabetes Awareness Monthone in three Americans has prediabetes, yet few realize they are at risk

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Hazleton YMCA/YWCA is encouraging residents of the Hazleton area to learn their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and to take preventive steps to po-tentially reduce developing the disease. Cur-rently, one in three Americans (79 million people) has prediabetes, a condition where a person’s blood glucose is elevated, but not high enough for them to be diagnosed with diabetes. With awareness and simple actions, people with prediabetes may prevent the on-set of diabetes. Individuals can assess their risk for predia-betes and type 2 diabetes by taking a simple test at YMCA.net/diabetes-prevention and learn how lifestyle choices help determine the ultimate risk developing the disease. Several factors that could put a person at risk for type 2 diabetes include family history, age, weight and activity level, among others. If a person is at risk, a diabetes screening conducted by a physician can confirm if a person has diabetes or prediabetes. “The Y is dedicated to improving the nation’s health and well-being, and helping residents of Hazleton area understand their risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes is just one way we are improving the health of our community,” said Terry Short-way, Wellness Director. “Choosing to make healthy changes is the first step.” The Hazleton YMCA/YWCA can help through their various healthy living pro-grams. They have a class for every skill level. For a workout that is easier on the joints, there are water exercise classes. Aqua Zumba will even be on the roster of classes soon! While the nation’s obesity epidemic and the rise in type 2 diabetes is well chronicled, the number of people with prediabetes re-mains a growing and often underreported condition. Currently only 7 percent of those with prediabetes know they have it, and people with prediabetes are at serious risk for

not only developing type 2 diabetes, but also heart disease, stroke and other conditions. To help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, the Y offers some basic lifestyle changes that contribute to weight loss and healthy living that can decrease the risk for type 2 diabetes. Among these are:• Eat fruits and vegetables every day.• Choose fish, lean meats, and poultry with-out skin.• Aim for whole grains with every meal.

• Be moderately active at least 30 minutes per day five days a week.• Choose water to drink instead of beverages with added sugar.• Speak to your doctor about your diabetes risk factors, especially if you have a family his-tory or are overweight. To learn more about the Hazleton YMCA/YWCA’s Healthy Living Programs, please call 570-455-2046 or check out hazletonymcay-wca.org. P

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(NAPSA)-If you are looking into LASIK eye surgery but have been put off by the high price tag, here are some facts you may want to consider. Although the initial cost of LASIK may be significant, it could actually be a good investment and save you money in the long run once you realize you will be wearing, and paying for, glasses or contacts for the next 20 years or more. It's a smart idea to do the math and see if the procedure makes sense for you. The American Refractive Surgery Council notes that the investment in LASIK can benefit both your vision and your wallet. Consider these facts: • If you wear contacts for at least $70 a box, a six-month supply would cost $280. • If you pay for vision insurance, it may only cost you $10 a month, but it's only worth it if you get money back on contacts or glasses. Regular checkups are usually free after LASIK surgery.• If you get a new pair of glasses every year, they could cost you $150 a pair or more. If you need more than one (distance and read-ing), that could be $300. • Contact lens supplies also add up-over 10 years, the expense of contact lens mainte-nance can be well over the cost of the LASIK procedure. In addition to learning if the procedure is right for your vision, you can also research ways to pay for the procedure, with options that include financing through a health care financing company, financing through a LASIK surgeon or using a flexible spending account. Some financing plans give you up to five years to pay off the procedure. The IRS considers LASIK to be a tax-deductible medical expense, and while your medical expenditures may have to exceed a certain percentage of your income, the proce-dure may help you reach that amount. So don't let financial considerations keep you from investing in your quality of life. LASIK can deliver great vision, making ac-tivities more enjoyable and eliminating the worry and frustration of losing glasses, as well as potential eye irritation and infections re-lated to contact lens use. You can find more information about con-sidering LASIK and download a refractive surgery checklist by visiting the American Refractive Surgery Council at www.american-refractivesurgery council.org.


The hunt is afoot for Medicare Part Dby edward ford, Social Security Area Director

Hunting season is open. But rather than hunting for game, may we recommend set-ting your sights for the Part D Medicare pre-scription drug plan that’s best for you? You’ll have more time than usual this year, because open season is lasting longer than usual.If you currently are enrolled in Medicare and are considering changes to your Medicare Part D plan, act now. The “open season” runs from October 15 to December 7. The Medicare Part D prescription drug program is available to all Medicare benefi-ciaries to help with the cost of medications. Joining a Medicare prescription drug plan is voluntary, and participants pay an additional monthly premium for the coverage. While all Medicare beneficiaries can partic-ipate in the prescription drug program, some people with limited income and resources also are eligible for Extra Help to pay for monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 per year. Many people qualify for these big savings and don’t even know it. To figure out whether you are eligible for the Extra Help, Social Security needs to know your income and the value of any savings, investments, and real estate (other than the home you live in). To qualify, you must be receiving Medi-care and have:• Income limited to $16,755 for an individu-

al or $22,695 for a married couple living to-gether. Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some help with monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments. Some examples where your income may be higher include if you or your spouse:• Support other family members who live with you• Have earnings from work• Live in Alaska or Hawaii• Resources limited to $13,070 for an indi-vidual or $26,120 for a married couple liv-ing together. Resources include such things as bank accounts, stocks, and bonds. We do not count your house or car as resources. You can complete an easy-to-use online application for Extra Help at www.socialsecu-rity.gov. Click on Medicare on the top right side of the page. Then click on “Get Extra

Help with Medicare Pre-scription Drug Plan Costs.” To apply by phone or have an application mailed to you, call Social Se-curity at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and ask for the Application for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs (SSA-1020). Or go to your nearest So-cial Security office. And if you would like more information about the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY 1-877-486-2048). So this open season, hunt for something that could put an extra $4,000 in your pocket — bag the best Medicare prescription drug plan for you and see if you qualify for the Extra Help through Social Security. That’s a trophy worth displaying in your den. P

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Benefits of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System:A quality roof is a whole lot more than just shingles

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A roof is actually a system of roofing components such as shingles, leak barriers and ventilation components. Whether you plan to sell your home or live in it for a lifetime, a quality roofing system offers peace of mind and increases the value of your biggest investment: your home. When installed by a factory-certified GAF roofing con-tractor, the GAF Lifetime Roofing System is proven to provide secure, long-lasting protection against the elements, so you can keep your family safe and comfortable. Components of this roof system include:1. Lifetime shingles. GAF offers many great Lifetime shingle choices, including Timberline® shingles with Advanced Protection® technol-ogy. Install any GAF Lifetime Shingle and you’ll automatically receive a lifetime limited warranty on shingles and all qualifying GAF acces-sories.2. Roof deck protection. Roof deck protection allows moisture to escape from your attic while providing an exceptionally strong layer of protection against wind-driven rain. It also lies flatter for a better-looking roof.3. Leak barrier. This layer provides exceptional protection against leaks caused by roof settling and extreme weather. It’s an ideal up-grade at all vulnerable areas, including at the eaves in the north.4. Starter strip shingles. This product saves time, eliminates waste, reduces the risk of shingle blow-off and may even help qualify for upgraded wind warranty coverage.5. Cobra® attic ventilation. Attic ventilation helps remove excess heat and moisture from your attic that can raise your energy bills and cause premature aging of the roofing system, damage to interior paint and wallpaper, and even affect your health.6. Ridge cap shingles. Enhance the beauty and value of your home, while guarding against leaks at the hips and ridges.

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The GAF Master EliteTM Name Sounds Great But What Does It Really Mean?• The roofing contractor carries adequate insurance.• The roofing contractor is licensed by the state.• The roofing contractor has a "proven reputation".• The contractor will recommend GAF's "Weather Stopper® 5-part roofing system” – which has an extensive warranty.• The contractor has taken one or more GAF training courses in proper roofing material installation.Master’s Installs HighPerformance Replacement Windows Most people buy replacement win-dows only once in their life. Because they require manufacturing lead time and installation, windows can be a com-plicated purchase that should involve careful review and consultation before a final decision is made. The two main ingredients to a successful window purchase are the product itself and the professional installation of that product. Master’s offers some of the industry’s highest rated replacement windows, manufac-tured to provide homeowners with extremely energy efficient win-dows. For consumers who are looking for the best energy saving windows we offer the Soft-Lite Imperial LS window product. Why Do Windows Leak Air? Poorly designed windows don’t have the built-in airlocks, weather stripping, and barriers necessary to keep air from forcing its way in. Without these de-sign features air will push between the sash meeting rails and around the sash perimeter. Soft-Lite knows how un-comfortable a home with leaky win-dows is. So, to keep you comfortable, their Imperial LS window was designed with weather barriers that go far beyond other manufacturer’s window designs. The LS window is so superior that it leaks only a fraction of what all other typical vinyl and wood windows leak. The Imperial LS windows has earned the prestigious Gold Label Certification for air performance. P

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This was a very strange and unsettling year for gardening. Our mild winter and exception-ally warm early spring caused the premature blossoming of many flowers and fruits. Unfor-tunately the hard frost that followed resulted in record losses for fruit growers and much angst among homeowners, who experienced the same loss of fruit on their backyard trees and saw their magnolia blossoms freeze to an ugly brown, hy-drangea buds die before opening, and frozen tips on a large variety of plants. The unseasonal warmth also meant that many insect pests and weeds overwintered and were extremely numer-ous and robust. Plant disease was also more prevalent because it survived the mild winter. Even rabbits, voles, and chipmunks were more numerous, although their abundance was pos-sibly also the result of the recent passing of our neighbors’ cats. I felt like I was fighting a war all

summer – and not faring very well. It was also an educational year. For example, I learned that too much heat is not good for vegetables, even tomatoes, beans, and peppers which normally thrive in the heat of summer. Many of the blossoms on my plants dropped off because of the excessive heat, greatly reduc-ing yield. Temperatures above 85° can hinder both pollination and fruit set. Temperatures above 90° can slow tomato growth and ripen-ing. Many tomatoes suffered from cat-facing

and other blemishes because of the drought and heat. Although Italian-type peppers were not inordinately delayed in producing fruit, many bell peppers did not produce until the tempera-ture cooled in August. The dry heat of July did seem to curtail the spread of late blight in tomatoes and potatoes. There were early reports of this devastating fungal disease (probably because it “wintered over”), but it did not become widespread. I did experience more disease than usual in my gar-den, however. I attribute that that to the stress on the plants caused by heat and lack of rain and the proliferation of insect pests who spread the disease among the plants. The heat took its toll on gardeners as well, at least on me. The extreme heat made it dif-ficult to water and care for the stressed plants and combat the critters, insects, and disease. It was also very disheartening to find little fruit on the plants that I struggled to nurture. When I discovered that voles or chipmunks or some such creatures were eating the bottom half of all of my beans, I finally pulled out all the plants in disgust, which at least removed some of their cover. Removing diseased plants served the same purpose, making the garden at least less hospitable to the invaders. But gardeners are indeed a hopeful lot, and I did try replanting. The newly planted squash were quickly discovered by the striped cucumber beetles and squash bugs that had proliferated on my earlier planting, but the green beans thrived. We had to wait until September, but we finally had a bounteous harvest of healthy, delicious green beans. Not only have we enjoyed them with dinner, but our freezer is well stocked for winter. One can, indeed, plant beans as late as August and still reap the rewards. With the cooler days of autumn came the time to clean up the garden for the next sea-son. This year I had to be especially vigilant in removing spent plant matter and disposing of most of it rather than composting it because of the disease that affected so many vegetables. I also tilled the garden to disrupt the life cycle of any insect pests that might have laid eggs or bur-rowed into the soil to pupate. Next, I will cover the ground with shredded leaves to protect it from weed growth. Maybe I’ll even get a cat! P

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(Family Features) Millions of Americans will be taking to the road this holiday season and odds are some of them are coming to your home. All of those extra houseguests mean add-ed kitchen clutter and a sink filled with a pleth-ora of pots, pans and plates. Since the kitchen is the heart of the home, you'll want to make sure the space remains warm, inviting and sparkling clean during the holiday season.Here are some quick tips to help you get your kitchen ready for friends and family:• Countertops - Keep countertops clutter free by doing a quick clearing off. Grab a laundry basket and fill it with those piled up papers and magazines, school projects, and miscella-neous items that are taking up precious counter space. After the hubbub of the holiday season has died down, you can sort through the bas-ket and determine where all the items should be stored. Once the counters have been cleared,

it's time to wipe everything down. And don't forget about those usually unseen spots - move appliances, cookbooks and displays so you can clean underneath them, rather than just around them. Keep in mind that if you have granite countertops, you need to use a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Soap, abrasive cleaners or cleaners with citrus can damage granite.• Sink - A kitchen may look spic and span, but one stinky sponge can easily mask all your hard work. The new "Dirty Dishes Dilemma" survey by Palmolive® reveals that close to nine out of ten households (86 percent) have encountered a bad smelling sponge, and almost everyone sur-veyed (94 percent) said they felt this particular odor impacts their kitchen's cleanliness most. Help keep guests' noses from crinkling by ensuring bad smells are kept at bay. One way you can do that is with the dual-action formula of Ultra Palmolive® Dish and Sponge Fresh™

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The Hazleton Senior Center, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne & Wyo-ming Counties, in celebration of Veterans Day would like to take a moment to say “Thank You” to all our Veterans be they past or pres-ent, as well as the families of those who lost their lives in the never ending quest to preserve the Freedom of our Nation. The Hazleton Senior Center is located at 24 East Broad Street in downtown Hazleton, PA. The Center is open Monday through Fri-day from 8:00AM Till 4:00 PM and welcomes all seniors 60 years of age and older to become members. Membership renewal time will once again be approaching starting with the 2013 New Year. The asking donation for a new or renewing membership at the Center is $5.00 per mem-bership and will cover the member for the entire 2013 year. The Hazleton Senior Center is a gathering place for local seniors and provides numerous activities including but not limited to the op-portunity to build new friendships, participate

in social, educational and seasonally scheduled programs, as well as the Center's Nutrition/lunch program. Some may require an appoint-ment, reservation or donation. The Center's Nutrition program provides an opportunity for senior members aged 60 yrs and older as well as their spouses or their occa-sional guest to enjoy a nutritious, delicious and economical lunch time meal in a welcoming social environment. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon, with an asking meal donation of $2.00 per eligible person. Main dish examples from the daily changing menu would include: Her-bed Whitefish, Baked Pork Chops, Beef Braci-ole, Stuffed Cabbage and Baked Ham, just to name a few. Seniors are reminded that it is recommended that all members wishing to at-tend the center for lunch call their reservation in the day before attending by 1:00 PM. This is to ensure meals are ordered/available for all who plan to attend. First…What’s New? Zumba Gold!! This upbeat low impact exercise class is now being offered at the Hazleton Center on Monday af-

ternoons. Grab you sneakers and call the center to register or for more information. The Hazleton Center’s November activity cal-endar holds many exciting social, educational and money saving opportunities including but not limited to: • November 1st: Bus Trip to see “Jonah” at the Sight & Sound Theater.• November 5th: AARP will hold their Drivers Safety Part 1 class. *Drivers Safety is a 2 part class and participants would also need to attend on Nov. 13th. The refresher course will also be offered. Veterans and/or their spouses may at-tend this training for FREE. Call the center to sign up. • November 6th: Hazleton Physical Therapy speaks on knee exercises. • November 8th: APPRAISE Medicare plan comparison outreach. See what other plans are available to meet your medical needs. FREE. Appointment required. • November 8th: Special Veteran’s Day Lunch and appreciation program.• November 9th: Hospice of the Sacred Heart presents: Loss of a loved one-Surviving the Hol-idays. • November 12th: Center Closed-Veterans day. (Freedom is not free...Thank a Vet!)• November 13th: AARP Drivers Safety class Part 2. • November 14th: Plains Senior Care Craft- Aroma Therapy Sock. • November 15th: Special Thanksgiving Lunch. • November 16th: Member Birthday Celebra-tion. • November 22nd & 23rd: CENTER CLOSED. Happy Thanksgiving! The center also has its regular monthly activi-ties. They include but are not limited to: Every other Friday-Popcorn and a Movie at the center, every other Monday- morning coffee and Clas-sic TV, monthly member birthday celebration, fun fruit days-a sweet treat that includes a differ-ent fruit monthly, BINGO three days a week, poker club, old fashioned shuffle board, Pokeno and Rumeo clubs as well as health/blood pres-sure screenings. For our Veterans and/or their spouses we have “Sarge” Heinz available Mondays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sarge possesses a vast knowledge base when it comes to Veterans ben-efits, programs and paperwork as well as general questions and answers. For questions about the Senior Center, mem-bership or any of the programs offered please call the Center at 570-459-1441 and we will be happy to answer them for you.


A D V E R T I S E R S I N D E XA. J. Limo ................................................. 7 Action Glass Works ............................37, 57 Addus Healthcare .....................................69Advance Auto Parts ..................................57All Care Home Care .................................73B & M Auto .............................................56Bafile Family Chiropractic ........................74Basile's Italian Restaurant .........................42Bedrock Gardens/Radznel's Outdoor Specialties .....2Berwick Hospital ........................................3Big Bang LLC ..........................................32Bikini Bottoms Tanning Salon ..................21Billig-Helmes Insurance ...........................10Blakeslee Animal Clinic ............................22Bonanza Steakhouse .................................41Bonner Auto Parts ....................................57Boscov's Optical .......................................72Boyer's Insurance .....................................25Brazzo & Ghosh Orthodontics .................74 Bright Sky, LLC .......................................35Broyan's Farm Market ..............................37C & D Seafood ........................................43Calello's .............................................56, 57 Caring Care ..............................................60Carman Chiropractic ...............................75Carmen's Bakery & Deli ..........................45Carpetkraft ...............................................18Carrato Surgical Associates .......................68Charles S. Snyder, Inc...............................82Chaskin's Jewelers ..............................14, 16 Cherasaro's Deli & Catering ....................45Christ Lutheran Church ...........................22Christy M. Demelfi, Esq ..........................48Comfort Keepers ......................................63Conyngham "Rent-It" LLC ......................20Conyngham Builders ................................84Conyngham Quads, LLC .........................80Cooper Floral/Hobby Headquarters .........15Country Butcher Shop .............................32Country Folk ...........................................17CTC Apparel Plus ....................................10Dan Eury/State Farm Insurance ...............25Degenhart Chiropractic ............................67Della Croce Dental ..................................77Demsko Agency .......................................52Dryfoos Insurance ......................................7Earth & Fire Supply .................................81Ec'clectibles ..............................................18Elsen & Company Jewelers ......................18Empire Cleaners .......................................28Evanko Respiratory ..................................76

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Music Master Entertainment Dj Services ...42Mystic Power Yoga..............................45, 70NEPA Geeks ............................................15 Northeast Gold & Silver Exchange ...CalendarNortheast Kitchens ...................................83Ovalon Restaurant ...................................38Pantry Quik Gulf/Pantry Quik Beer Store .....8Pat's On The Heights ...............................38Pavlick & Boyle Dentistry ........................70Penny's Transmission Service ....................55Pet Salon By Dalice ........................CalendarPhysical Therapy Specialists ......................73Pinebrook Personal Care & Rehab Center ...62Pioneer Evergreen Farms ..........................16Poplar Office Park/Bldg For Sale ..............44Reading Dermatology Associates ..............71Remember When .....................................21Robert Stevens Face & Body ..........CalendarRyan's Country Charm ............................19S. J. Kowalski .............................................2Senape's Bakery ....................................7, 38 Senator John R. Gordner ..........................25Sernack Farms Deer Processing.................33Shen Smiles, PC .......................................28SJM Auto Sales.........................................55Sonic ........................................................87Sophie's Closet .........................................13 Standard Drug Store .................................77Star Cleaners ............................................29State Representative Tarah Toohil .............25Stoves N Stuff ..........................................83Studio 93 .................................................21Sudzer's Beer To Go/Groceries Plus ....CalendarSugarloaf Fire Company ...........................28Summit Hill Heritage Center ...................45Tarone's Market .............................CalendarThe Amish Pantry ....................................19The Cheese Store & More ........................16The Laurels ..............................................64The Lookout House .................................45The Paperdoll Consignment Boutique ...10, 28 The Seach Law Offices .............................49The Shop 2 ..............................................16Tire Daddy ...............................................55Tom's Kitchen ..........................................43Top Of The 80's .......................................40Treasure Hunt Outlet Store ............CalendarValley Originals ........................................29Wedding Belles .........................................19West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital ...........20Yocum's Pharmacy ...................................64


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