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    PANORAMA MAGAZINE2

    JULY 10

  • Bring Back the days of Antiquity, take a bite out of History.THE WAY IT WAS AND THE WAY IT SHOULD BE.

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    TheScaipifamilybelieveswhenitcomestoAntiquity. Somethingsneverchange! Oldworldtraditionswithcommitmenttofreshnessandquality. Areputationbuiltbyhardwork. Authenticfamilyrecipessprinkledwithfreshnewideas. Ifyourelookingforanauthentictasteofhomemadedelicacies Suchas:cakes,pastries,sandwiches,gourmetcoffee AndfreshArtisanbreads Butfinditimpossibletogetyourneck-of-the-woods.Thatwillallchangeverysoon,evenasyoureadthis,magicaleventsarealreadytakingplacethatwillforeverchangethewayyoulook,smell,taste,andfeelaboutabakery.

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  • PUBLISHER: Lex Sloot

    PRESIDENT: Gary Yacubeck

    EDITOR: Thomas Novotney, Jr.

    STAFF WRITER: Liz Tolan

    CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Marolyn Pensock, Joan Barbush

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    FEATURES

    SECTIONS

    EXTRAS

    On Our Cover: The Summer Healthbeat starts on page 19.

    7 Spinning Around with Joey... by Marolyn H. Pensock

    12 Fine Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori

    64 Memories of Bloomsburg State Teachers College by Larry Ksanznak

    72 Engine Technology for Fuel Economy by Thomas Buff

    106 1935 Goudey Baseball Card 4 in 1 by Rev. Connell A. McHugh

    116 Hard Coal Baseball by Rich Lipinski

    19 Health & Fitness53 Home Improvement69 Car & Driver79 Dining & Entertainment124 Classifieds

    16 In the Kitchen with Panorama by Joan Barbush

    66 WAZL Community Journal

    68 Panorama Asks... Sneakers or Flip-flops, Pool or Beach?

    108 Crossword & Trivia

    109 Business Card Bulletin Board

    114 Calendar of Events 2010 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Panorama makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information published but can not be held responsible for the consequences arising from errors or omissions.PUBLICATION

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    JULY 10 CONTENTS

  • July Calendar of EventsRegister online at www.ghha.org. Click on calendar of events

    700 East Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 www.ghha.org

    Health Screenings Blood Pressure Screening - Free Thursday, July 1, and Thursday, July 15, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Laurel Mall Walkers

    Tamaqua Senior Center Health Fair Thursday, July 8, 9 a.m. 11 a.m. Tamaqua Senior Center Open to all area residents Free health screenings will be available.

    Freeland Senior Center Health Fair Wednesday, July 14, 9 a.m. 11 a.m. Freeland Senior Center Open to all area residents Free health screenings will be available.

    Blood Pressure Screening - Free Wednesday, July 14, 11 a.m. - noon Hazleton Senior Center

    Osteoporosis Heel Scan - Free Wednesday, July 21, 9 a.m. 11 a.m. Mountaintop Family Care, 56 N. Mountain Blvd., Mountaintop Open to all area residents Call 474.6664 for more information.

    Community Education Programs & ActivitiesWhat Every Person Should Know About Stroke Wednesday, July 7, 2 p.m. Gunderson Rehabilitation Center at HGH, Sixth Floor Call 501.4600 to register or for more information.

    Basic Carb Counting Class Monday, July 12, 3 p.m. 5 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Now You Can - Basic Carb Counting Program by Medtronic DiabetesJoint Replacement Surgery Information Session Thursday, July 15, 6 p.m. Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, Lower Level Guest Speaker Dr. Anthony Falvello, Orthopedic Surgeon Scheduled for or thinking about joint replacement surgery? Learn how the Healthy Steps Joint Replacement Program at Hazleton General Hospital complements your joint replacement surgery. Register on-line or call 501.6204.Bariatrics Information Session Tuesday, July 20, 4:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Learn about Surgical Weight Loss Options Call 501.6322 for more information.Stroke Bingo Wednesday, July 21, 1:30 p.m. All Saints Catholic Church, McAdoo Learn about the signs and symptoms of a stroke while playing bingo. Program provided by the Gunderson Rehabilitation Center. Registration not required.Senior Choice Picnic Thursday, July 29, 11:30 a.m. Hazleton Community Park, Hazle Township Lunch will be served. Free to attend. For more information, please call 454.4752.Arthritis - Free Community Education Program Thursday, July 29, 6 p.m. Hazleton Health & Wellness Center Guest Speaker Dr. Terance Duffy will speak about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of Arthritis. Register on-line or call 501.6204.

    Infants and ChildrenFree Car Seat Check by Certified Technician HGH Family Birthing Center Bring your car seat Call 501.4200 for appointment.

    Parenting Class Classes held at Catholic Social Services 214 West Walnut Street, Hazleton Call 455.1521 to register or for more information.

    Support Groups (New Members Always Welcome)

    Diabetes Support Group Friday, July 2, 12 (noon) Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, Aerobics Room

    Epilepsy & Seizure Disorder Support Group Wednesday, July 14, 7 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.4787 for more information.

    Pump and Sensor Support Group Monday, July 19, 3 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Program by Medtronic Diabetes.

    Adjustable Laparoscopic Gastric Band Support Group Wednesday, July 21, 6 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6322 for more information.

    Bariatrics Support Group Wednesday, July 21, 7 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6322 for more information.

    Stroke Support Group Monday, July 26, 6 p.m. Gunderson Rehabilitation Center at HGH, Sixth Floor Call 501.4600 to register or for more information.

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    JULY 10

  • Your Legal Healthby Attorney Jordan Pecile

    Ithappenseveryyear.MydoctorsofficecallstotellmeIneedtoschedulemyannualcheck-up.Ialways forget. Thats ok, I appreciate the reminder.Similar to amedical check-up, if it has been sometimesinceyouhavetakenstockof the legalmattersaffecting your life, perhaps it is time for that legal checkup.Get-tingalegalcheckupcankeepyouingoodlegalhealthandsaveyoumoneybyidentifyingsmalllegalproblemsbeforetheybecomelargeones. A legal checkup is a review,withyour lawyer,ofyourmostimportantlegalmatters,papers,andareasofyourlife.Likeillnesses,manylegalproblemscanbecuredorevenavoidediffoundearly. Itwouldhelp tofirst collectyour important legalpapers.DoyouhaveyouressentialestateplanningdocumentssuchasaLastWillandTestament,durablepowerofattorneyandhealthcaredi-rective? If yourwill and other documentsweremade a long timeago,changesmaybeneededduetoincreasedwealth,changesinyourmarital status, the additionofnew childrenor grandchildren, anddeathofheirs. Doyouhaveenoughinsurancecoverage?Liability,casualty,property,auto,life,long-termcareanddisabilityinsurancesoftentheblowofadisaster.Goodinsuranceiskeytogoodlegalhealth. Do you have good records of your personal property intheeventofafireorotherdisaster?Yourpersonalpropertyrecordsshouldbekeptinasafeplace,andshouldincludeasmuchinforma-tionaspossibleabouttheproperty,includingdescriptions,purchasereceipts,photosandappraisals. Whatnamesareonthetitlestoyourassetsincludingyourhome,car, stocks,bondsandbankaccounts?Title topropertyhasimportantconsequences. Itaffectswhathappenstotheproperty ifyouseparate,divorceordie;itcontrolswhohaspowertomakedeci-sionsabouttheproperty;ithasimportanttaxconsequences;anditdetermineswhetherornotcreditorscanreachit. Likecheck-upsonyourphysicalhealth,aregularexamina-tionofyourlegalhealthcankeepyoufitaswell.P

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  • by Marolyn H. PensockJU K E B O X E SSPINNING AROUND

    with JOEY and the

    any of you remember thewords from an old song, Andthemusic goes round and round and it comesouthere.Well,thatlineappliestoJoeyPetrilyak.Hebeganhanging

    aroundtherepairshopofNeilFord,whenhewastwelveyearsold.Interestedandeagerto learnhowthisnewfangledmusicboxpro-ducedthegreatmusicoftheday,JoeybecameaconstantcompaniontoNeil. Neil taughthimever somuch about the jukeboxes. HespenteverydayofffromschoolwithNeil.TheKoreanWarwasrag-ingwhenJoeygraduated.Likesomanyotheryoungmeninhisclass,hejoinedtheUnitedStatesAirForceforafouryearhitch.Whenhereturnedhome,Neilofferedhimafulltimejob.Itwasanaturalprogression for Joey towant tomake thishis lifes vocation. OnethingledtoanotherandafewyearsafterNeilsdeath,Joeyopenedhisownjukeboxbusiness Youhaveheardtheoldsaying,theresalwaysroomforonemore.Hereishowthatapplies.Neilhadayoungerbrother,MikeFord,whohadasimilarbusiness.Mikehadayoungsidekickbythe

    nameofBillSimone.Now,afterMikespassing,BilljoinedJoeyinthebusinessin1966.Today,thebusinessisknownas,TwinNoveltyCo.ofMcAdoo,PA.Ofcourse,nowtheycovermuchmorethanjukeboxes.ItsawonderfulstoryoftwoAmericanentrepreneurs. IstartedoutthinkingaboutjukeboxeswhileIwaswritingthearticleonDeakosRoyalPalacerestaurant.Thatledmetothink-ingaboutJoeyandthisarticle.Onethingleadstoanotherastheysay.WhenIinterviewedJoey,hetoldmesomuchaboutjukeboxesthatIwanttosharewithyou. ThefirstjukeboxthatJoeyremembersisonebyDayMill,Inc.ofChicago.Ithadabigboxcabinetandheldten78rpmrecordsforfivecentsaplay.Therewasacoinslotinthefrontforthenickels.Thepersonmadetheselectionfromthetitlestripsandpushedthebutton.Insidewasalargerevolvingdrumrunbyamotorwithaveryloudhummingsound.Thespeakerswereinsideinthefrontofthecabinet.Thechangerthenplayedyouronesong.Ithadatubetypeamplifierforthesound.>>

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  • Next,accordingtoJoey,cametheRock-Olajukeboxwhichplayedtwelve78rpmrecords.Thenamedidnotcomefromrockand rollmusic asmany people think. This unitwas named afterits maker, David Rockola. Rock-Ola Manufacturing CorporationmanufacturedjukeboxesintheU.S.A.underthenameoftheRock-OlaContrarytomyththenameRock-OlahasnothingtodowithRock-N-Roll,agenrewithwhichthe jukebox iscloselyassociated.IndeedRock-OlawasthelastnameofthecompanysfounderDavidRockola.DavidRockolagothisstartinthepennygumballbusinessbeforegettingintojukeboxesandothercoinoperatedmachines.Da-vidretiredfromactiveservicebutwasknowntovisitthefactoryfloorfromtimetotime.Hepassedawayinthe1990s.In1992,AntiqueApparatusboughtthecompanyandrelocatedthefactorytoCalifor-niafromitshomeinChicago.TodayRock-Olamakesbothclassicreproductions like TheBubbler and Gazellewhicharebasedon1940sWurlitzerdesignsinadditiontomakingbothCDjukeboxesandinternetdownloadjukeboxes. Seeburg, another big name in jukeboxes, brought out amodelwhichplayedtwenty-four78rpmrecords.Thatwasconsid-eredalotofmusicuntilCDs(CompactDiscs)camealong.Thesit-

    comHappyDaysuseda1953SeeburgModelM100Cinthecreditsequenceoftheshow. Wurlitzerwasareallybignameinjukeboxes.Theirmodelswerealwayscoinoperatedandnevertookadollarbill.Theirmodel1100was the conversionmodel. Whatwereonce twenty-four78rpmrecords,becameforty-eight45rpmrecords.Theircabinetde-signwasastepaheadoftherest,inmyopinion.Theearlymodelsused a newmaterial, a plastic calledCatalin. Catalin is a brandnamethatinthe1940sbecameamoreuniversalnameforthepheno-licplasticsusedinjukeboxes,radios,jewelryandcookware.Catalinplasticcanbeopaque,translucent,solidcoloredorswirled.Lightsinthejukeboxcabinetmadeitveryattractive. Nowinourstory,wehavecomethroughthe1930sintotheearly1940s.TheFords,JoeyandBill,keptthejukeboxesfilledwiththelatestpopularrecordsandremovedthosewhichdidnotgetmanyplays. During thewar years, partswere impossible to get for thejukeboxes,sinceeverythingwentintoAmericaswareffort.JoeyandBillwereverybusyservicingthemachinesasbesttheycouldduringtheirhighschoolyearsofWWII.

    continues on page 10

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    JULY 10 FEATURE

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  • ThejukeboxthatIrememberbestistheWurlitzerModel#1015,withthecolorful,warmglowinglighttubeswhichbubbledastheyheatedup.ItwasknownasTheBubbler.Itcameoutin1946afterWorldWarIIandbroughtthecompanygreatlyneededfinancialsuccess.Wurlitzersold56,000unitsinlessthantwoyears.TheBubblerwas ahugehit in theUnitedStates and it followedtheAmericanGIallovertheworld.PaulFuller,chiefdesignerwiththeWurlitzerCompanyfrom1935to1948,designedTheBubblerwithitsartdecostyle.Ithadeightbubbletubes,illuminatedcolorchanging pillars,much shiny chrome and a doomed top. Itwas ahappydesignandfitrightinwiththepositiveattitudeprevalentinpostwarAmerica.Withthenewtechnology,youcouldselectmorethanonerecordatatime.Theearlymodelsplayed78rpmrecords,butby1954,Wurlitzerconverteditto45rpmtokeeppacewiththepopularnewspeedrecords.TheseweretheGoldenAgeYearsoftheJukebox.EventhoughtheWurlitzerModel1015wasproducedfrom1946to1947,itwasthepopularityofthisjukeboxmodelthatkeptmanyofthemstillboppingalongrightintothe50s.Itsthislongev-ity, that is responsible for TheBubbler being associatedwith theromanticized1950ssock-hopera. TheWurlitzer 1015 has been such a legendarymodel ofjukeboxthatin1986tocelebrateits40thanniversary,Wurlitzerman-ufacturedthe1015inaspecialeditioncalled,OneMoreTime.ItstillhadtheclassicdesignoftheBubbler,butthecompanyequippeditwiththeabilitytoplayCDs.Now,hereiswheremyresearchtookafunnyturnandbroughtmerightbacktoHazleton.ImentionedtomyREBroker,LarryTedesco,thatIwaslookingforapictureofajukebox.Hesentmetohiscousin,andmyfriend,JumDelese.Jimhada largecollectionof45rpmrecordsandnothingonwhich toplaythem.Searchingtheinternet,hediscoveredthatWurlitzerstill,in2010,producestheReproductionWurlitzerjukebox,OneMoreTime,Model1015.Thishehadtohavetoplayhiscollection.Whatasurprisedtofindthisjukeboxsoclosetomyhome,toseethecolored

    lights,thebubblesandtoheardagainthatwonderfulsound.Whatatreat! Wurlitzer also had a model

    3100calledtheAmericanaforCDswhichheld10045rpmrecords.Thereis

    oneinJoeysshop.Ihadntrealizeditwasso

    l a r g e .

    TheAmericanagaveyouareallylargeselectionofsongsfromwhichtopickyourfavorites. In1942,PackardPlaymorCo. cameoutwith a chromecountermodel that spun aroundwith twenty-four selections fromwhichtochoose.Itwasstillfivecentsasong.Thechromeselectionboxeswerealsoplacedineachbooth,whichmadeitverycozyforaguyandgaltopickouttheirfavoritesongstogether.Saturdaynightwas dance night atmany diners, bars and restaurants all over thecountry.Rememberthesong,JukeboxSaturdayNight?Moppinupsodapoprickeys,Toourheartsdelight,Dancintoswingerooquickies,JukeboxSaturdayNight..ThissongwasrecordedbytheGlennMillerOrchestraonJuly15,1942withMarionHuttonandtheModernaires.WordswerebyAlbertStillman,musicbyPaulMcGrane. TherewastheLittleLPAlbumjukeboxwhichplayedbothsidesforahalf-dollarortwoquarters,onesideforaquarter.Ithadfull stereo sound, with speakers in the jukebox, and also speakersplacedinthecenterandcornersoftherestaurantorbar.TouchTuneMusic Corporation brought out the electronic boardjukebox.Illcall itTouchTuneforshort. Thiswassortofanelec-tronicboard.Rememberwhenprintedcircuitscameout?Well,thisiswhatIlikenittoinmymind.Nolongerwerethereanyrecordsorcompactdiscs.Therewerenomechanicalparts.Thisunitmounted

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  • onthewall.Thesoundcamefromwallmountedspeakers.Moneywasplaced in thecoinslot. Selectionswerepicked,andmagicallyyouheardyoursong.ThemusicforourregionofPennsylvaniacamefromPhiladelphia.WOW!Howtimesprogressed.Musicwasnowfranchised. Itcameoveracableorphoneconnectionintothebarorrestaurant.Youstillputinyourmoney,threeselectionsforadollar. 20%of themoneywent toTouchTune, 40%tothe operator, 40% to the location. TouchTune sold theoperatorthemachinestoinstallandservice.Theoperatorpaidsixorseventhousanddollarsperunit,plusthecostofthespeakers,whichTouchTunealsosuppliedtotheoperator.Nowwiththissystem,theoperatordidnothavetobuytherecords or compactdiscs ashedidon the earlymachines.Thatwasasavings. Iaskediftheyrememberedwheretheirjukeboxeswereinstalled.Someoftheircustomerswhohadjukeboxesand games in their establishments were: Bernie ByoreksKnottyPinesRestaurant onN.ChurchSt.,TheCornerCoffeeShopat12thandAlterSts.inHazleton,Mrs.Hel-enSantoresValleyHotelinDrums,TheBeaconDinerinHometown,TaylorsDiner inTamaqua, FedullosRes-taurant inHazleton,MikeMintsBar andRockwoodsBar inTresckow, the VFWs inMcAdoo and SummitHill,YMPA(YoungMensPolishAssociation)andmanymore.JoeyandBilldistributedandservicedjukeboxes,gamesandequipmentwithinafiftymileradius.Theywereoperators/distributorsforActiveAmusementCo. During these years, after working with thejukebox music business during the day, for fifteenyears, Joey ran theArcade atAngelaPark. Tuesdaynightsfoundhimrunningthedancingontheropedoff cementoutside thepavilion The jukeboxwasinside the pavilionwhile the coin boxwas on theoutside.5centsaplay.ThelocalbuscompanyranbusestoAngelaPark.TheyoungpeoplewhomaynothaveownedacarinthoseyearscamebythedrovestodanceandhavefunatAngelaPark.Youngandoldalikeen-joyed themusic, thedancing,apicnic,aridearoundtheparkonthetrain,aswim,the roller coaster, the bumper cars, thesmallercarsforthelittleonesandsomuchmore.HeremembersfondlyalltheBarlettaKids growing up at the park.Theywerethe owners children. Itwas a great time;andjukeboxmusicwasalargepartofitall. Theadventoftelevisionbeganthedemise of the jukebox era. Games came into thesameestablishmentsalongwiththejukeboxes.Nexttime,wewill lookmorecloselyat thegames thathave entertainedus all and still do today Ill tellyouaboutSuffleAlley.MythankstoJoeyPetrilyak,Bill Simone and JimDelese for their input withthisPanoramaarticle.Ithasbeenagreatadventurewalkingdownmemory lane, sharingrecollectionsofthejukeboxesandmusicoftimespast.P

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  • FineArt &Antiques

    By Dr. Lori

    Dumpster or No Dumpster:Kitchen Edition Sometimeago,Icameupthisgamewhichhasbecomeverypopularatmyantiquesappraisalevents,myfacebookfanpage,andonmyTVappearances.Hereshowyouplaythegame,DumpsterorNoDumpster.So,ifyouwerefacedwiththedecisionastowhattodowiththefollowingitemsfromyourgrandmaskitchen,wouldyoukeepthemorthrowthemaway? Hereare5itemsthatyoucomeacrossinthekitchen,canyoudecideDumpsterorNoDumpster?

    1. Amugmadeoflavarockwithenameldecoration

    2. Acirca1975avocadogreenelectriccanopener

    3. Ahandpaintedoysterplate4. AcookiejarintheformofLittleRed

    RidingHood5. Acookiejarintheformofoneofthe

    ThreeLittlePigs

    If you think that the solution to anycleanoutjobissimplytothroweverythingaway,youdbewisetorememberthatanappraisalex-pertcanbeveryhelpfulsoyoudonttrashsomerealmoney.Identificationiskeytoappraisals.InthisversionofDumpsterorNoDumpster,Iidentifiedtheobjectsforyou.Typically,whenyouarecleaningoutahouse,youhaveno ideawhatcertainitemsare,theirage,theirfunction,ortheirvalue.Nowthatyouhavebeengivensomecluestowhatstuffis,whichpiecesaredestinedforthedumpster? Lava rock jewelry,mugs, paperweights and other collect-iblesareverydesirableonthesecondarymarket.Youmaynot likethelookofthelavarockmugset,buttheyarevaluablebecausethematerials are rare and difficult to obtain.Dont dumpster the lavarockcollectiblesasmugsandothersuchtravelsouvenirsareworthafewhundreddollarseach. So,whatabouttheotherkitchenitems?RememberthatImadethisgameeasyonyou.Youonlyhavetodealwithfiveitems.Seewhyawholehousefulofhundredsofitemsrequiresavisitfrommeforhelp.Andanothergoodideaisdowhatmanypeopledoandjustdontdoanythingwiththosewithoutgettinganonlineappraisalfirst. Asyoumakedecisionsabouttheobjects,youareprettysurethattheelectriccanopenercanbesafelyrelegatedtothedumpster.Youarebasically rightabout thatchoicebecause thecanopener isonlyworthabout$45to$65.Theonlyconsiderationisthatsomeof these functional objects are collectible for their trendy colors.Likecoppertonerefrigeratorsandgoldenrodranges,theavocadocanopenerwouldfitrightinonThat70sShow! Youarecertainlykeepingthehandpaintedoysterplate.ItisapieceofLimoges,highqualitybonechinaandit isbeautifullydecorated.Youknowyoushouldkeepitbutyoudontknowwhatitsworth.ThatswhereIcomeinitsworth$750anditisafineexampleofoneofthemostcovetedcollectibleplatesonthemarkettoday.

    Now,whatwouldyoudowiththosecirca1950scookiejars.Youhavebeentryingtowatchyourweight,

    soyoudonthavetoomanycookiesorcookiejarshangingaroundyourhouse.Yourvoteistotrashthem,butyouarenot

    sure.Sincetherearetwojarsinquestion,youdecidetokeeponeandtotrashone.There isno logictothisdecision,butyoufigureyouonlyhaveroomforonestorybookstylecookiejar.So,thepigstaysandlittleredridinghoodisheadedfordumpsterville.Didyoumakethecorrectchoice?Actually,youjust lostafewhundreddollarsbypickingafatpigoverredpigtails.ThefamedHullLittleRedRid-ingHoodcookiejarisamongthemostcollectiblecookiejarsonthecookiejarcollectingscene.Thisfiguralcookiejarintroducedduringthebabyboomisworth$450to$600whiletheLittlePigcookiejarisworthabout$175.Inanybodyskitchen,cookiesarehotcommodi-ties. Andthecookiejarscommandbigbucks! Wouldyouknowhow to tell if your stuff is aDumpsterorNoDumpster?JoinmyFacebookfanpageandplaythegame.Goodluck.

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  • A Day in the Park for the Kisatskys AbenefitforanareacouplerecoveringfromacarcrashisplannedforAugustatHazleTownshipCommunityPark. Mary(Minzola)andRobertKisatskyofMiddletown,Ha-zleTownship,wereseriouslyinjuredinthecrashinApril.Bothhavealongroadaheadbeforetheyfullyrecuperate. ADayintheParkfortheKisatskysisplannedfromnoonto7p.m.Aug.29atthepark.AllproceedswillgodirectlytotheKi-satskyTrustFundsetupatPNCBanktohelpcoveruninsuredmedi-calcostsanddailylivingexpenses. Theeventisbeingorganizedbyfriendsofthecouple. Entryfeeis$5peradultand$2forchildren10yearsandyounger.Thereisplentyofparkingavailableandtheeventisalcoholfree.Allparkrulesmustalsobefollowed. Live entertainment will include bands, Kartune, HelloNora,BaddMonkeeandBackyardBrew. Severalfoodvendorshavearealreadylineduptotakepartintheevent. FrankiesPizzeriaandRestaurantwillprovidefoodsuchasmeatballsonastick,Italiansandwiches,hotdogs,hamburgers,sau-sageandpeppersandfriedtavernpizza. J&KsWaffleHut,which specializes inhomemadewaffleandicecreamsandwiches,cones,sundaes,strawberryshortcakeandsmoothieswillalsohaveastand. SweetsbyDenisewillofferglazednuts,trailmixesandcan-diesandCutieCakeswillalsoofferdessertitems. RyansWoodenTreasuresandMorewillhaveacraftfair. Kids activities include a bouncy house, funhouse, duckpond,facepaintingandalollipoptreeandofcourse,useoftheparksplaygroundequipment. Over50trickytrayswillbechancedoff. ABig6moneywheel,rafflesandaMiller-KeystoneBloodDrivewillalsobeheldfromnoonto3p.m.AnyonethatwantstodonatebloodduringtheeventisaskedtocontactLesleyat233-9323

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  • Charities, Businesses Invited to Take Part in Funfest Street Fair Funfest is looking forcharities,clubs,churchesandothernonprofitorganizations.TheorganizersoftheHazletonAreaslargestfestivalarenowacceptingapplicationsfortheannualFunfestStreetFair,tobeheldSunday,September12inDowntownHazleton.Andaccording toFunfest officials, this is oneof thebest opportunitiesforthesegroupstoraisefundsandgainexposure.Thisyear,Funfestwillalsoallowalimitednumberofcommercialbooths,givinglocalbusinessestheopportunitytoexhibittheirproductorservice.BoothapplicationscanbeobtainedatFunfestHeadquarters.Previousstreetfairparticipantsweremailedapplicationsrecently. ThepriorityoftheFunfestStreetFairhasalwaysbeentogive localcharities theopportunitytoraise fundsfortheircauses,saidFunfestBoothCommitteeChairmanAndyPiskel. Thepart-nershipbetweenFunfest and thenonprofitcommunityhashelpedtheseorganizationstoraisetensofthousandsofdollarsovertheyears.But in recent years, theCommittee has found thatwe have somespacetospare,andwearethereforeopeningupabitofthatspaceforlocalbusinesseslookingtotakeadvantageofthelargeFunfestcrowdstopromotethemselves. Groupssuchaschurches,firecompanies,serviceorganiza-tions,andschoolsarechargedanominalfeetosetupaboothandsell.Piskelsaysitnotonlygivesthegroupsafundraisingopportu-nity,buthelpsthemtoincreasepublicawareness.Withthelargestpublic gathering of the year, Funfest is the perfect place for thesegroupstogetthewordoutabouttheircauses,Piskelsaid. FunfestWeekendwillbeheldSeptember11and12alongBroadStreetinDowntownHazleton,andtheStreetFair,tobeheldonthe12th,willfeatureasmanyasonehundredboothsliningthesidewalksfromVinetoPineStreets.Registrationsareacceptedonafirstcome,firstservedbasis,andentriesreceivedearlierwillhaveabetterpickoflocation. Piskel added that in some cases, electricitymay be avail-abletoorganizationsneedingitforcookingappliances,lighting,orotherneeds.ThroughthecooperativeeffortofourLogisticsCom-mitteeandBobJuddofARCElectric,wecanarrangeforanelectric-ity hookup in some areas of the street fair. Judd has volunteeredhisservicestoFunfestformanyyears,providinglogisticalhelpwithelectricalhookups.PiskelnotedthatboothsusingFunfestelectricitywillneedtobelocatedwithindesignatedareas,andwillbesubjecttoasmallelectricityfee. WhiletheCommitteeisencouragingorganizationstooper-atetheirownbooths,itwillalsoacceptboothsoperatedbycommer-cialvendorsonbehalfofanonprofit.FunfestscorporatesponsorsarealsowelcometooperateaboothatFunfest. ThenewStreetFairSponsorshipgivesbusinessesthechancetopromotethemselvestotheFunfestcrowds. TheFunfesttradi-tionhasbeentoreservemostofourstreetfairspacetobenefitlocalnonprofits,butthisyearwehavedecidedtosellafewspacestolocalbusinessessothattheycandisplayorexhibitthemselves,Piskelsaid.BusinesseswhoregisterunderthecategorywillbeconsideredoneofFunfestsCorporatesponsors,andinadditiontotheirboothspace,theywillbegivensignageandotherexposureopportunities.MoreinformationontheStreetFairSponsorshipcanbeobtainedbycon-tactingtheFunfestoffice. TheStreetFairisamajorpartofFunfestWeekend,andwill

    behighlightedbytheFunfestParade,whichrunsthroughthefairlateSundayafternoon.TensofthousandsofHazletonresidentsandvisi-torsalikehavemadeitatraditiontocometoDowntownHazletontowatchtheparade,andtoenjoythefoodandnoveltiesatthevariousboothsofthestreetfair,Piskelsaid.Andmanycomenotonlytoenjoytheevent,buttosupporttheirfavoritecharities,oftenseekingthemoutsothattheymaypatronizetheirbooths. FunfestWeekendfeaturesafullscheduleofevents,activi-ties,andattractions.Freeentertainmentisprovidedatfourperfor-mancevenuesthroughouttheWeekend.OtherFunfestSundayac-tivitiesincludetheCraftShowandKidsActivities. FunfestSaturdayeventsincludetheannualCarShow,CraftShow,TeenActivities, SeniorActivities, andHotWings andChiliCookoffs.Saturdayactivitieswillclimaxwithafireworksdisplaythatevening. Food vendors for Saturdays event are contracted by andbenefit Funfest. In addition, Funfest isworkingwith theGreaterHazleton Chamber of Commerce Downtown Committee to pro-moteaFunfestWeekendSidewalkSale.DowntownbusinesseswillbeencouragedtosetupoutsidetheirestablishmentstobenefitfromthelargecrowdsincentercityonFunfestSaturday.Businesseswish-ingtoholdoutdoorsalesonFunfestSundaywillneedtoregisterasaFunfestBoothanddonateaportionoftheirproceedstoanonprofit. SundaysStreetFairrunsfrom12noonto9:00p.m.,withset-upbeginningat7a.m.ApplicationsfortheFunfestStreetFaircanbeobtainedbycallingFunfestat(570)455-1509or1-800-OK-FFEST.Requestscanalsobee-mailedtofunfest@hazletonchamber.org. Information is alsoavailableatwww.funfestpa.org.Funfest isorganizedbyanallvolunteercommitteeandiscoordinatedbytheGreaterHazletonChamberofCommerce.P

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  • Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties Theareaagencyonaging forLuzerne/WyomingcountieshasreceivedthefollowinginformationfromtheDepartmentofAg-riculture regarding the income eligibility guidelines for the SeniorFarmersMarketNutritionVoucherProgram.

    Theeligibilityrequirementsfortheprogramare:

    1. Mustbe60orturn60sometimethisyear.(Proofofagere-quired).

    2. Must be a Luzerne orWyoming county resident. (Proof ofresidencyrequired).

    3. The2010 incomeeligibilityguidelineshavenotbeen setasofyet. (TheDept.ofAgriculturehas instructedouragencytouselastyearsincomeguidelinesuntilwearenotifiedofthe2010guidelines).

    1Personinhousehold-$20,0362Peopleinhousehold-$26,9553Peopleinhousehold-$33,8744Peopleinhousehold-$40,793

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  • withby Joan Barbush Thesecondholidayofthesummerhasdescendeduponus.Itis

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    2packages(8)ouncescreamcheese,softenedcupsugartsp.vanilla2eggs2packages(4)ounceseachreadytousesingleservegrahamcrackercrumbcrusts(12cruststotal)METHOD: Mixcreamcheese sugarandvanillawithelectricmixeronmediumspeeduntilwellblended.Addeggs;mixuntilblended.Pourintocrustsplacedoncookiesheet.Bakeat350degreesfor20minutesoruntilcentersarealmostset.Cool.Refrigeratefor2hoursorovernight.Topwithwhippedtoppingandred,whiteandbluesparkles,stars,andsugarcrystalsjustbeforeserving.Serves12.

    Fruited Pasta Salad

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    METHOD:Cookpastaaccordingtopackagedirections,rinseincoldwa-teranddrain.Coolcompletely.Drainpineapple,reserving2tablespoonsofjuice,setpineappleaside.Inasmallbowl,combineyogurt,sourcreamandreservedpineapplejuiceandbeatuntilsmooth.Coverandrefrigerate.Inalargebowl,combinepasta,pineapple,cantaloupeandgrapes.Just before serving, stir in strawberries anddrizzlewith yogurtmixture-serves13.

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    Top Dog Hot Dogs

    8hotdogs8hotdogbuns,sliced1jar(10ounces)hotdogrelishorchilisauce1smallgreenpepper,chopped1smallonion,choppedandseededShreddedmozzarellacheese

    METHOD: Cook hot dogs according to package directions. Place inbuns; topwith relishor chili sauce, greenpeppers, onion, and tomato.Sprinklewithmozzarellacheese.Yields-8servings.

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  • How Pets Can Help You HealPet Owner Recalls How Her Dogs Companionship Assisted Her Recovery From Surgery

    Mansbestreallycandoalotmorethanfetch.

    Studieshaveshownforyearshowpetscanhelpusemotion-allyaswellasphysically.Theycangiveusasenseofpurpose;helpeaselonelinessandisolation,whilehelpingustokeepourbloodpressureandcholesterollevelslow,aswell. Just ask SaraKrill, author of the bookMyPal Lou:TheStoryofMe(http://www.lbgpublishing.com),whorecalledhowherfaithfulbeagleLouieeasedherpainwhenshewasrecoveringfromapainfulhysterectomybroughtonbyendometriosis. IcantdescribetheheartacheofthedecisionIfinallyhadtomaketohavethesurgery,shesaid.Ihadalwayswantedchildren,but thepainof theendometriosisbecametoomuchtobear,oftenbringingmeliterallytomyknees.IknewthatonceIhadthesurgery,therewouldbenochancewhatsoeverthatIcouldhaveachildofmyown.Thatbeingsaid,perhapsItransferredthosematernalfeelingstothewayItreatedLou,butthetruthisthatmyrelationshipwithhimhelpedtohealme,andkeptmewholeduringoneofthemostdifficultperiodsofmylife. Krillunderstandsthattosome,treatingapetlikeamemberofthefamilyinsteadof justadogcanseemabitextreme,butherbondwithLouwasfulfillingandreciprocatedbyherfaithfulcanine. Thetruthis,Iwasneverreallymuchofa dogperson,Krilladded.Iwenttothepetstoretogetacombformycat,butthereIwas,facepressedagainsttheglass,eyetoeyewiththissoul-fulbeagle.Inamedhimrightthenandthere,utteringHello,Lou,whileatthesametimearguingthatIwasnotgoingtobringhomeadog.Partofmewantedtojustgetthecatcombandgohome,butsomethingchangedformewiththatmoment,andIneverregrettedsince. KrilldiscoveredthesubtlenuancesofLouspersonality,howhecouldbeplayfuloneminute,butprotectivethenext. ThedayIcamehomefromthehospital,hewassohappytoseeme,thatheknockedmeoverwhenhegreetedme,shesaid.As physically painful as that was, my heart was singing that myfriendmissedmesomuch.Ilayinmybed,envelopedinthehappyhazeofpainkillers,withmyLouatmyside.Helaynexttome,hisheadupandalert,asiftosayhewasmyguardandhewasonthejob.Littlethingslikethat,alongwiththewayhecouldmakemesmilewithasimpletiltofhisheadorthewayhedclingtomyside,keptmeingoodspirits. Krill laterreturnedthefavorwhenLoudevelopedcancer,andrequiredexpensivechemotherapytostayalive. Manypetownerswouldhavesimplyputhimtosleep,butIknewhewantedtolive,soIsparednoexpensetohealhimthewayhewouldhavehealedmeifoursituationswerereversed,shesaid.Itwasworthit.Whenhedidpassaway,heknewhehadbeenlovedandcaredforasamemberofmyfamily,andIwouldnothavehaditanyotherway.P

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    JULY 10 HEALTH & FITNESSNip Seasonal Allergiesin the Budby John DeBalko, Standard Drug Millions ofAmericans get extra itchy ev-ery spring.The culprit?Allergies.Whether fromabelovedpetorthatpeskyspring-timepollen,aller-giesmakelifemiserableformanypeople.Herearetipsfrommayoclinic.comthatcankeepyourmiserytoamanageablelevel.

    Reduce your exposure to pollen. Stayindoorsonwindydays(boo!).Delegatelawnmowingduty (hooray!).Changeyour clothes frequently, especially if youregoinginandout.Skipdryinglaundryoutdoors,too.

    Watch the pollen count. Whenthesnowyieldstosunshine,weatherforecastersdontgointohibernation.Theylltellyouifthepollencountsarehighorlow.Somewill even tellyouwhatsblowingaroundout there.Onhighcountdays,keepthewindowsclosedorstayinsideinthemorn-ingwhenpollencountsarehigher.

    Clean up the air indoors. Runtheairconditionerinyourcarandindoorstokeepal-lergensoutside.UseHEPAorsmallparticlefilterswherepossibleandspringforthemicronallergy-gradefilterinyourventilationsystem.

    Take a few extra steps when cleaning. Vacuumonceaweekormoreifyouhavecarpet.Youllre-duceallergensandburnsomeextracalories,too.Encasemattresses,boxspringsandpillowsinallergy-proofcoversandwashsheetsandblanketsinhotwater. Formost people, practicing a little caution outdoors andtaking over-the-countermedications are enough to beat spring al-lergies.Somepeoplemayneed thehelpofanallergist. Ifyoufindyourallergiesareoutofhandthisspring,talktoyourphysicianorpharmacist.P

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    JULY 10HEALTH & FITNESSARCIL The Anthracite Region Center for Independent Living(ARCIL) has been a community based, consumer controlled non-profitcorporation since1990. ARCILservesall typesandagesofpeoplewithdisabilitiesinCarbon,LuzerneandSchuylkillCounties. ThemissionofARCIListoenablepeoplewithdisabilitiestoliveasindependentlyaspossible.ARCILprovidesFourCoreSer-vices.Thoseare:

    O Information and Referral:ARCILcanhelpanswerquestionsaboutsupportservices,governmentbenefits,adaptiveequip-ment,accessibilityandothertopicsrelatedtodisabilities.AR-CIKLstaffwillassistyouinansweringyourimportantques-tionsorreferyoutoanotheragencyforhelp.

    O Advocacy:Whenever you run into barriers because of yourdisability,whetheritbeinaccessibilityordiscrimination,AR-CILisreadytoassistyouinyoureffortstoresolvetheseissues.

    O Skills Training:Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowneedhelplearn-ingskillstobecomemoreindependent,aknowledgeablestaffmembercanprovideassistanceinyourhometoacquirethoseskills.Suchskillscouldincludebudgeting,preparingmeals,shopping,usingpublictransportationorfindingemployment.

    O Peer Support:AnARCILpeerhelperisapersonwithadis-abilitywhoislivingindependentlyandisabletosharetheirexperiencesandoffertheirsupporttoothers.Theyworkoneononewithindividuals,helpingthemmakeadjustmentstolivewiththeirdisability,learnproblemsolvingskills,exploreoptionsandusecommunityservicesmoreeffectively.

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    O Waiverservicesareavailabletoqualifiedpersonswithdisabili-ties inBradford,Carbon,Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne,Monroe,Montour,Northumberland,Schuylkill,Susquehan-na,Tioga,WayneandWyomingcounties.

    O Disability Awareness Training:ARCIL staff and volunteersare available to conduct disability awareness training forschools,businesses,hospitalsandcivicorganizations.

    O Transportation:ARCILmanages theWheelsonWheelsac-cessible transportation service for persons with disabilitieswho are not able to use ordinary means of transportation.Thereisafeeforthisservice.

    CooperativeVentures: VITAL(Vocational and IndependenceTraining for AdultLife)House: ARCIL staff help high school studentswith disabili-tieslearnskillsnecessarytomakeasuccessfultransitionfromschooltoadult life.VITAL is a jointpartnershipwith theHazletonAreaSchoolDistrict,theOfficeofVocationalRehabilitationandARCIL. TheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActisalsocelebratingtheir20thAnniversary.ManypeopleknowthisastheADA.TheAmeri-canswithDisabilitiesActof1990(ADA)isalawthatwasenactedbytheU.S.Congress.TheADAisawide-rangingcivilrightslawthatprohibits,undercertaincircumstances,discriminationbasedondis-ability.ItaffordssimilarprotectionsagainstdiscriminationtoAmeri-canswithdisabilitiesas theCivilRightsActof1964,whichmadediscriminationbasedonrace,religion,sex,nationalorigin,andothercharacteristicsillegal.DisabilityisdefinedbytheADAasaphysical

    ormentalimpairmentthatsubstantiallylimitsamajorlifeactivity. Incelebrationofbothoftheseevents,ARCILwillbehold-ingseveralprograms.Theyare:

    O FreedisabiltityseminarsinLuzerneandSchuylkillCounties.O AnADAseminarinconjunctionwiththeGreaterHazletonChamberofCommerceonJuly20,2010.

    O ARCILwillprovidesurveystoemployerstoseeiftheirbusi-nessisaccessible.

    O A20thAnniversaryLuncheononJuly27th.

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    JULY 10 HEALTH & FITNESSIs a Message for You?by Debi Shandrick, Robert Stevens Face and Body

    Didyouwakeuptodaywithastiffneckorback?Doyougetstressedfromwork,school,family,etc? Wouldyouliketolessenyourrecoverytimeaftergoingtothegym? Ifyousaidyestoanyoftheabovequestions,thengettingamassageisforyou. Thedefinitionofmassageisthesystematicormechanicalmanipulationsofthesofttissuesofthebodybysuchmovementsasrubbing,kneading,pressing,rolling,andtapping,forthetherapeu-ticpurposessuchaspromotingcirculationoftheboldandlymph,relaxationofthemuscles,relieffrompain,restorationofmetabolicbalance,andotherbenefits,bothphysicalandmental. Theartofmassage isoneof theearliesthealingpracticesandisfoundinwritingasearlyas2000B.C.Duringthelastthou-sandsofyears,culturesaroundtheworld,fromtheChineseandJapa-nesetoIndiaandGreecetotheRomans,haveinstinctuallyusedtheirhands,herbs,oilsandvarioussubstancestohealphysicaldiscomfortandpromotewellbeing.Overthecourseoftimemassagehasbeenusedfrombathingtoexercisetorehabilitationtodiseasepreventionandrelaxation. Massageisagreatwaytomaintainhealth,improvelymphcirculation, promote deep relaxation and stress reduction, relievemusclestiffness,alleviateheadaches,increasemobility,improvemus-cletoneandhelpspreventordelaymuscularatrophy,reduceriskofinjuries,enhanceconcentration,canincreasethecapacityofoxygeninthebloodby10-15%,helploosencontracted/shortenedmusclesandstimulateweak/flaccidmuscles,andisandeasyaffordablewaytotakecareofyourself. Sowhateveryourneedsmaybe,relaxationortherapeutic,stopinandtalkwithoneofourtherapistsandyourmassagewillbedesigned toyour specificneeds. Allowour staffatRobertStevensFaceandBodytoenhanceyourphysicalhealthandsenseofwellbe-ing.P

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    JULY 10HEALTH & FITNESS

    GriGuoli ChiropraCtiC and rehab Center, p.C.

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    Dr. Daniel Gavio is a native of Hazleton and graduated from Hazleton Area High School. Dr. Gavio graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Tampa and went on to receive his doctorate degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida. He was treating coaches and athletes at the University of South Florida while away from the practice this year. Dr. Gavio is pleased to be back in Hazleton Area where he was born and raised and practicing at Griguoli Chiropractic and Rehab. He is looking forward to serving the people of Greater Hazleton and the surrounding areas.

    anthony r. Griguoli, dC, daniel Gavio, dC, James W. Kenney, dC

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    JULY 10 HEALTH & FITNESSExercise for Parkinsons Disease by Tim Kelly, PT, DPT

    Research has shown that regular exercise benefits peoplewithParkinsonsdisease.Exercisereducesstiffnessandimprovesmo-bility,posture,balanceandgait. Aerobicexercise increasesoxygendeliveryandneurotransmitterstokeepourheart,lungs,andnervoussystemhealthy.Generalexercisemayalsoreducedepression. Whenfirstdiagnosed,allpatientsshouldhaveaconsulta-tionwithaphysicaltherapisttodefinetheappropriateexercisepro-gramtailoredtoyou.Thiswillalsoestablishabaselineofyourcur-rentphysicalstatus.Ideally,allpatientswithPDshouldhaveagoodfitnessprogramaswellasspecificexercisestomaintaingoodpostureandbalanceaswellasimprovesymmetryinflexibilityandstrength.Then,onemaybenefitfromaconsultationwithaphysicaltherapistwhensignsandsymptomsincreasetheriskforfallingorlimitcom-fortablecommunitymobilityandconfidence.Thetherapistwillalsoworkonimprovinggaitwithpracticeusingvisualandauditorycues,aswellaswithoutthosecues.Asthediseaseprogresses,periodicre-

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    JULY 10 HEALTH & FITNESSTips for Trouble-FreeSenior Travelby Comfort Keepers

    Notriporvacationiscompletewithoutachecklist.Soherearesomethingstothinkinorderto help seniorsmake their trips as healthful, safeandtrouble-freeaspossible.

    Plan for Your Health You should not leave home without your prescriptions.Keeppillsintheiroriginalcontainerssotheyareeasytoidentifyandeasilyrefilledifyoustaylongerthanplanned.Ifyouareflying,packyourmedicationsinyourcarry-ontomakesuretheydonotgetlost.Donotforgetyourdoctor-approvedover-the-countermeds,suchaspainrelievers,antihistaminesandantacids. Checkwithyourdoctorbeforeyouleave.Askyourdoctortoprovideyouasummaryofyourmedicalhistorypastandcurrentconditionsandhowtheyarebeingtreated,alongwithalistofdrugsyouaretaking,withthedoses.Thiswillhelpintheeventyouneedmedical attentionwhile away. If you are crossing time zones yourdoctorcanadviseyouonwhentotakeyourmedications. Talkwithyourdoctoraboutpreventionofdeep-veinthrom-bosis,adangerousconditioninwhichbloodclotsforminveins,usu-ally in the legs.Sitting fora long timeonanairplaneor traincancontributetothis.Yourdoctormayalsorecommendthatyouupdateyourvaccinations.Youmayneedvaccinationsforoverseastravel,andtheseshouldbereceiveduptosixweeksbeforedeparture. Ifyouarevacationingwhereitiswarm,itisalsoimportanttoremembertostayhydrated.Carrywaterwithyou,anddonotwaituntilyouarethirstytodrink.Keepinmindthatmanymedicationscanmakeyoumoresusceptibletoheat-relatedmedicalissues.Whenoutandabout,wearahat,sunscreenandsunglasses. Manyseniorshavemobilityissuesthataffecthowtheytrav-el.Ifyouhavemobilityissues,tellyourtravelproviderupfront.Theywillbegladtomakespecialarrangementstohelpyou. Anotherimportantitemtorememberbeforetravelingcon-cernsyourinsurance.Askyourhealthinsuranceproviderifyouare

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    JULY 10 HEALTH & FITNESSHealthy Beginnings Plus Opens Clinic in Hometown Healthy Beginnings Plus, a comprehensive prenatal careprogramofHazletonGeneralHospital,hasopenedaclinicinHome-town.PatientappointmentsarenowbeingacceptedatitslocationonRoute309,insidetheExcelCarePainManagementCenterofficebuilding. HealthyBeginningsPlusisastate-fundedprenatalcarepro-gramthatprovides low-incomemotherswhoareonoreligible forMedicalAssistancewithhigh-quality,prenatalservices. Mothers who receive early prenatal care have stronger,healthier babies and reduce the risk of premature deliveries, saidSuzanneLombardo,CareCoordinatorofHealthyBeginningsPlus.OurteamofOB/GYNdoctorsandregisterednursesworkwithourpatients tomake sure they receive all the appropriatemedical caretheyneedtohaveahealthybaby. HealthyBeginningsPlusprovidescomprehensiveservicestoexpectantmothersincludingprenatalmedicalcarevisitsbyanon-siteOB/GYNphysicianandregisterednurse;intensiveandextensivepre-natalcareforahigh-riskpregnancy;dietinformationandcounselingformothersandtheirbabies;freeprenatal,childbirth,andparentaleducationclasses,homecarevisits,onsitelaboratoryandultrasoundtesting;andpost-delivery follow-upvisits. Our staff is also readyto helpmotherswith applying forMedicalAssistance, if needed,saidLombardo.SinceincomeguidelinesforMedicalAssistancearehigherforpregnantwomenthanforthegeneralpopulation,expect-antmothersmayqualifyandnotevenknowit. TheHealthyBeginningsphysicianteamincludesFaragSal-ama,MD,andScottMuir,DO,bothboard-certifiedobstetricians/gynecologistsassociatedinprivatepracticewithMuirOB/GYNSpe-cialistsinHazleton.Allbabieswillbedeliveredinthestate-of-the-artFamilyBirthingCenteratHazletonGeneralHospital. HazletonGeneralHospitaliscommittedtoitsmissionofmeetingthehealthcareneedsofthecommunitiesitserves,saidJimEdwards,PresidentandCEOoftheGreaterHazletonHealthAlli-ance.AnimportantneedwasidentifiedtoaddresstheprenatalcareofunderservedwomeninHometownandsurroundingcommunities,andwe are verypleased tobe able toprovide this service to thesemothers.ThehospitalalsooperatesaHealthyBeginningsPrograminHazleton.P

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    Dryeyesyndromecanpresentitselfinavarietyofways.Somepeopleexperienceablurry,gritty,andscratchy feeling; as if something is in their eyes.Othersget irritated,burning,andwateryredeyes.Whateversymptomsyouexperience,itisimportanttoseekmedicalattentiontoproperlytreatthisannoyingandoftenchroniccondition. Tears are needed to keep the front surface of your eyeshealthyandtokeepvisionclear.Theykeeptheeyesmoist,rinseoutdebris,anddecreaseinfections.Whentherearenotenoughtearstonourishtheeyes,dryeyesyndromeoccurs.Thismayhappenbecausenot enough tears arebeingproducedorbecause thequalityof thetearsispoor. The amountof tearsproduced lessenswith age. Certainhealthconditionsandmedicationscanalsohavethiseffect,suchasantihistamines, decongestants, oral contraceptives, antidepressants,andhypertensivemedicines.Individualswithdiabetes,arthritis,pastrefractivevisioncorrectionsurgery,andthyroiddiseasearepronetothiscondition.Dailyexposuretosmokyordryandwindyenviron-mentsplayarolebyincreasingtheevaporationrateoftears.Othercontributing factors include female gender, pregnancy, andmeno-pause.

    Thetearfilmismadeupofthreelayers.Themiddlelayerconsistsofwaterwhichlubricatestheeyes.Thefrontsurfaceistheoillayerwhichkeepsthewaterfromevaporating.Thethirdlayer,whichisclosesttothecornea,ismadeofmucin.Mucinallowsthetearstospreadevenlyovertheocularsurface. Therearestepsyoucantakeyourselftocareforadryeyeproblem.WearingwraparoundsunglasseswillblocktheamountofwindandUVexposurereachingtheeyes.Youcanincreasemoistureintheairatworkandhomebyusingahumidifier.Also,besuretoblinkregularlywhenreadingforalongtimeorstaringatacomputerscreen.Themostimportantthingyoucandoistovisityoureyecareprofessional. Anoptometristcantakeadditionalmeasures tokeepyoureyeshealthyandyourvisionclear.Oncetheyhavediagnosedthecauseofyourdryeyeproblems,theycanproperlytreatthecon-dition.Formildlydryeyes,theregularuseofanartificialteardropthroughoutthedaymaybeallthatisneeded.Formoresevereforms,itmaybenecessary tousenutritional supplementsorprescriptionmedications to increase tear production or decrease inflammation.Your doctormay also insert tiny plugs into the tear ducts to helpconserveyournaturaltears. Whateverthereasonorseverityofyourdryeyesyndrome,aprofessionalevaluationishighlyrecommended.Ifleftuntreated,dryeyescanprogressfromsimplyamildirritationtoproblemswithde-creasedvision,ocularinflammation,andpossibleirreversiblecornealscarring.P

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    JULY 10 HEALTH & FITNESSMedications and Your Childby Frank James Vita, PhD

    Parentshavecomeintomyofficeonnu-merousoccasionsandthefirstwordswereabouttheir childs medications and if indeed did theyneedthem.Thisisaverycommonissuewithchil-dren/adolescentswho areprescribedmedicationsbyeitherafamilyphysicianOrapsychiatrist.SuchquestionsasIsmedicationnecessary?Isitsafe?Canttheybetreatedbyyou(withpsychotherapy)?Unfortunatelythereisnoeasyanswertothedilemma.Eachofyourchildrenisunique,complexandinflu-encedbymultiplefactors. To decide if your child needs medication depends uponthepresentingproblem,theusesofthemedicationandthemedica-tionseffectuponyourchildslife.Someemotionalproblemscanbetreatedwith just psychotherapy; others need bothmedication andpsychotherapy;bothareproventobeeffective,dependingupontheproblem.ADHDisatypicalproblemofmanyfamilies;Researchersbelievethattheimpulsivity,shortattentionspan,andotherADHDsymptoms are caused by a specific dysfunction in the brain thatis often inherited. In the book,What Every Parent ShouldKnow(aboutpsychiatricmedications),theauthorstates:Eachhuman(be-ing carries a unique set of experiences and vulnerabilities (people,events~andstressorsinthechildssurroundings),somebiological...andmostacomplexinterplayofthetwo.Depressionisacommonexampleinchildren,withauinheritedpredispositionoftentriggeredbysomeextemalevent,suchasthelossofalovedone.Inessence,eachchild,adolescentandadultisaunique,oneofakindindividualwhobringswithhim/herahistory,asetofgeneticpossibilitiesandasetoflearnedvaluesandbeliefsthatinfluencetheirbehaviorandemotionsand,therefore,onlyonanindividualbasiscaneachpersonbeevaluated. Althoughthereisnoeasyanswerformedicationtreatment,itappearstobetobeapositiveoutcome,asitprovesthateachofyouisuniqueandcanonlybetreatedasaoneofakindpersonwithoutacookie-cutterblueprinttoguidethetreatingpractitioner.Youarenot justanothernumberonanassembly linebutaoneofakind,inimitable,andirreplaceablehumanbeing.P

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    JULY 10 HEALTH & FITNESSWhat about my Heart and Depression?By Howard M. Ogin, Psychologist

    Hi,mynameisHowardOginandIamapsychologistwhohasworkedintheHazletonareafor30years.Youmightthinkthatheartdiseaseislinked only with physical activities-a lack of ex-ercise,poordiet,smoking,andexcessivedrinking.Whiletheabovefactorsareveryimportanttoyourcardiachealth,yourthoughts,at-titudesandemotionsarealsoimportant.Theycannotonlyacceleratetheonsetofheartdisease,butalsogetinthewayoftakingpositivestepstoimproveyourhealth. Howyouhandlestressinfluenceshowyourcardiovascularsystemresponds.Studieshaveshownthatifstressmakesyouangryorirritable,youremorelikelytohaveheartdiseaseoraheartattack. Then theres depression, the persistent feeling of sadnessanddespairthatcanisolateyoufromtherestoftheworld.Initsse-verestform,clinicaldepression,cannotonlyincreasetheriskofheartdisease,but alsoworsen the condition.While20%of thepopula-tionexperiencesanepisodeofdepressioninourlifetimes,thefigureclimbsto50%amongpeoplewithheartdisease. Depression can also complicate the aftermath of a heart,strokeorinvasiveproceduresuchasopenheartsurgery.Theimmedi-ateshockofcomingsoclosetodeathiscompoundedbytheprospectof a long recuperation, aswell as the fear that another,potentiallymoreseriouseventcouldoccurwithoutwarning. AccordingtotheNationalInstituteofMentalHealth,upto65%ofcoronaryheartdiseasepatientswithahistoryofheartattackexperiencevariousformsofdepression.

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    JULY 10HEALTH & FITNESSThe Role of Skin Carein LymphedemaBy Joseph Dzurshin, OTR/L, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, John Heinz Rehab

    Proper skin and nail care are essentialfor the treatment of lymphedema. Why doesskincarematteriflymphedemaisanabnormalaccumulationofpro-teinrichfluid?Shouldntgettingridoftheswellingbetheonlythingthatmatters? Althoughwefocusonbringingtheswellingdownduringtreatment,properskincareisanecessarycomponentfortherestofyourlifeforthreemainreasons.First,theproteinrichfluidissuitableforthegrowthofpathogens.Second,diffusiondistanceincreasestheresponsetimeoftheimmunesystemifinfectionoccurs.Third,withlymphedema,theskintendstobedryandpronetocracks,allowingarouteforinfectiontoenterthebody.

    What Can I Do? Becauseoftheseproblems,itbecomesimportanttopreventinfectionandfurtherdamagetotheskinandlymphnodes.Someba-sicsincludewashingdailywithamildsoapandtepidwaterfollowedbyanapplicationofalowpHmoisturizer.

    Limit opportunity for infection to enter the body by preventing cuts and scratches. Hints include:

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    Finally,knowthesignsof infection.Evenwithdailycare,aninfectionmayoccur.Beawareofanychangestotheskin,redness,swellingorfever.Reportanysignsofinfectiontoyourdoctorimme-diately. Withproperdiligencetoskincare,youhavethepowertopreventfurthercomplicationsfollowingadiagnosisoflymphedema.ForfurtherinformationrefertotheNationalLymphedemaNetworkatwww.lymphnet.orgorcallJohnHeinzRehabinDrumsat(570)-788-0542.JosephDzurshin,aregisteredandlicensedoccupationaltherapist,aswellasacertifiedlymphedematherapist,treatspatientswithLymphedemaatJohnHeinzRehabinDrums.P

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    JULY 10 HEALTH & FITNESSExcessive Perspiration: Hyperhidrosisby Stephen Schleicher, MD

    It is of course normal to sweat, butsomeofusareplaguedwithanexaggeratedsweatresponse. Called hyperhidrosis, this distressingconditionmayaffectthepalmsandsoles,aswellasunderarmareas.Profusesweatingresultsfromeventheleastamountofheat,orphysicalormentalactivity.Emo-tionalstressmayalsotriggerhyperhidrosis.Thehands,feet,andun-derarms produce a steady stream ofmoisture (sweating buckets)leadingtomarkedself-consciousnessinmosthyperhidrosissufferers.SurveydatasuggeststhatoveronemillionAmericansarenegativelyimpactedbyexcesssweating. Hyperhidrosis often begins during puberty and improveswithage.Topicaltherapywithanonprescriptionclinicalstrengthorextrastrengthantiperspirantshouldbethefirstlineoftherapy.ExamplesincludeCertainDri,SecretClinicalStrength,DoveInvis-ibleSolid,andDegreeInvisibleSolid.Theidealtimeforapplicationis atbedtime, as these agentsworkbestwhenapplied todry skin.Personsnotachievingadequatecontrolshouldtryaprescriptionanti-perspirantsuchasDrysol.Suchproductscontainaluminumchlorideinstrengthsrangingfrom15to20percent.Again,nighttimeapplica-tiontodryskiniscrucialforsuccess.Adeodorantmaybeappliedinthemorningforcosmeticpurpose. Botox,injectedintothepalmsandsolesisasimplemethodtoalleviatehyperhidrosis.Approvedin2004bytheFDAforuseinexcessive sweating, Botox is now considered the gold standard oftherapy. Drawbacks include transient discomfort during injection(multiplesticksarerequired)aswellascostandduration.Injectionsneedtoberepeatedeveryfivetosevenmonths.AlthoughBotoxdoesnotcureexcess sweating this therapycanprovidemanymonthsofgratifyingrelief.P

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    JULY 10HEALTH & FITNESSHealth Awareness: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)by Cindy Eveland, RN, BS, CHN, TOPs EducatorFresenius Medical Care Hazleton, 110 Butler Drive, Hazleton, PA 18201

    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public healthproblemintheU.S.Itisaprogressive,usuallypermanentlossofkid-neyfunctionthataffectsmorethan26millionAmericans,accordingtotheNationalKidneyFoundation.Diabetesandhighbloodpres-surearethetoptwocausesofCKD,puttingpeoplewiththosecon-ditionsatahigherrisk.Ethnicminorities,includingAfrican,Asian,HispanicandNativeAmericansaswellasseniorsandpeoplewithafamilyhistoryofCKDarealsoatahigherriskthanthegeneralpopulationfordevelopingkidneydisease. Mostpeoplehavetwokidneys,whicharelocatednearthemiddle of your back, above yourwaist and underneath your ribs.Each one is about the size of a fist. Large amounts of blood flowthroughyourkidneys,andtheycontainmillionsoftinybloodvesselsthatactasfilters. Thefunctionsthatanormalkidneyperformsinclude:re-movingextrawaterandwasteproducts,balancingchemicalsinthebody, helping to control blood pressure, and helping tomake redbloodcellsandbuildstrongbones. WhenapersondevelopsCKD, thekidneysarent able tocleanwasteproductsfromtheblood,andasthiswastebuildsuptheymay start to feel sick.Symptomsusuallydontoccuruntil the latestagesofkidneydisease,andmayincludeextremetiredness,nausea,vomiting,shortnessofbreath,difficultysleeping,andswellinginthehands,faceandfeet. TheseverityofCKDisclassifiedinarangeofstages,from1to5.Bystage5,alsoknownaskidneyfailureorendstagerenaldisease, a patient needs to choose a kidney replacement therapy either a transplantordialysis inorder to stay alive.Dialysis is alife-sustainingprocessthatcleanswasteproductsfromtheblood,re-movesextrafluids,andcontrolsthebodyschemistrywhenapersonskidneysfail.Dialysispatientstypicallyrequiretreatmentonanongo-ingbasisunlesstheyreceiveakidneytransplant. Earlydetectioncanslowandmaypreventtheprogressionofchronickidneydisease.ThreesimpleteststodetectCKDincludebloodpressure,bloodwork,andaurinetest. Doctorscanbestestimatekidneyfunctionusinganequa-tioncalculatedbyfactoring inbloodcreatinine,age,raceandgen-der.Thisequation,calledaGFR(GlomerularFiltrationRate)value,helpsdeterminesthestageofkidneydisease. IfyouorsomeoneyouknowhasCKDormightbeat-risk,Fresenius Medical Care North America offers Treatment OptionsProgram (TOPs) education sessions across theU.S.TOPs sessionsprovideinformationtothepublicatnochargeaboutCKDmanage-mentandthetreatmentsavailablewhenCKDleadstokidneyfailure. ToscheduleaTOPsclassintheHazleton,PAarea,calltoll-free1-866-276-0600.ForafulllistofTOPssessionsacrossthecountry,visitwww.ultracare-dialysis.com/TOPS(inEnglishandSpanish). Takegoodcareofyourselfandyourkidneyswilltakecareofyou!P

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    Youveseenitonposters,T-shirtsandads;theYsmissionis topromotehealthymind/body/spirit. Thismonth,wed like todiscusswhatthatmeans,andwhyitisimportant. Lifeisaboutbalance.Ineverythingwedo,everythingweare,balanceiscritical.Idliketoreflectonhoweachpartofthemis-sionsupportstherestandbalancesthepersonasawhole.Wehaveseenphysicallyhealthyindividualsfail.Someofourfinestathleteshavefalleninspiteofeveryopportunityinregardstophysi-calstrength.Thehavefallenduetopoorchoices(mind)andpoorattitude (spirit). Wehave seen individualswhomayhave thebestofintentionstobecomehealthier,buttheyarenotwillingtodotheworktocreateandimproveuponthephysicalbeingtheycurrentlyare. There are programswhich address mindwork, such as selfhelpseminarsandbooks.Therearemanydietsandweightloss/getfitprogramswhicharedesignedtohelpindividualsloseweight,ortoneup,orboth.Therearechurches,worshipgroups,disciplineslikeYoga,Qigong,andmeditationthatworkoncultivatingthespirit.Butunlessyouaddressallthreeaspectsofthemind/body/spiritequa-tion,youwillnotoptimizethepotentialofthetotalpersonyoucanbecome.Indeed,theprocessismorelikeajourney.ItisthisjourneythattheYstrivestopromote,whetheritistohelpsomeonebegin,continueorevensimplytodiscussaroadmaptoguidealongtheway. TheYtrulybelievesthateveryonedeservestheopportunitytosucceed,andtheirprogramsarereflectiveofthatbelief.Ofallofourcommunityprograms,theirinclusivenessiscommendable.Theyhavedesignedprograms for theyoung, theyoungatheart,andallthoseinbetween. Toaddressthephysicalbody,thereissomethingforevery

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    JULY 10 HEALTH & FITNESSTips on Salt Consumptionby Dr. Joe Bafile

    Afteroxygenandwater,saltisthemostimportantsubstanceforourbodies.Plinyaround75ADsaid,Saltistheforemostofhu-manremedies.Wearesufferingproblemsbecauseweareconsum-ingsalt-freediets.WearecorrecttoavoidtablesaltbutmusthaveunrefinedsaltsuchasCelticSeaSalt.Naturalsalthas84mineralsneededforthebody.Tablesalthashad83mineralsremovedleavingsodium,which isharmfulwhenconsumedalone,outof itsnaturalpackage.Thefollowingaresomepointstoconsiderregardingthebodysneedforsaltanditsuse.Theyaretakenfromthebook,TheBodysManyCriesforWate