Lifestyles over 50 Schuylkill 09-2011

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First Issue!

Lifestyles over 50

Remembering 1974Things to Do with Grandkids

Fall Gardening TipsHealth Fairs, Senior Expos and more!

Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau

Encouraging vibrant and healthy living in Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne and Berks Counties

FROM THE EDITOR

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Welcome to the premiere publication of Lifestyles over 50 Schuylkill, Carbon, lower Luzerne, and northern Berks! We hope you enjoy this first issue.

For more detailed information, please ‘like’ our Facebook page or visit our website at Lifestylesover50.com.

We offer a wonderful opportunity for the baby boomers of our area. We can develop this magazine based on your input and suggestions. Please feel free to contact us with photographs, stories, recipes, things to do...also, we will continue to look for suggestions for locations to distribute this publication, which publishes every other month.

This magazine has existed in the Lehigh Valley for over six years. I am excited to bring it to our area. It is a one stop resource for many issues concerning this generation. Not only will we bring you entertainment, easy recipes, things to do, and human interest stories...we will also include great tips for your parents, children and grandchildren. Most importantly, tips for yourself and your spouse. These include healthcare, financial, leisure, and so much more.

As you’ll see in this issue, fall is a wonderful time of year in our area. There is so much to see and do! We encourage you to stay involved, and certainly, please visit our advertisers and featured businesses. Let them know how much you appreciate their involvement with our magazine.

Look for our first annual directory of services coming out in December!

October

SeptemberThis Month is... Apple Month, Baby Safety Month, Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month, Chili Peppers and Figs Month, Happy Cat Month, National Chicken Month, National Piano Month,Shameless Promotion Month, Peas and Radish Month, Children’s Good Manners Month, National Sickle Cell Month, Self Improvement Month.Birthstone: Sapphire Flower: Aster

A Reason to Celebrate

Smile, It’s Your Best FeatureThis Month is.. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month, Class Reunion Month, Financial Planning Month, Go Hog Wild - Eat Country Ham Month, Halloween safety Month, Long Term Care Planning Month, National Chili Month, National Liver Awareness Month, National Roller Skating Month, Rhubarb Month, Squirrel Awareness Month..Important Days:1: International day of Older Persons; 2: Techie’s Day; 3: Alternative Fuel Day; 4: Improve your Office Day; 5: World Teachers Day; 6: Mad hatter Day; 8: National Pierogy Day; 11: National Face Your Fears Day; 12: International Top Spinning Day; 15: National Grouch Day; 20: Get Smart About Credit Day; 27: Cranky Co-Workers Day; 30: National Candy Corn Appreciation Day, Haunter Refrigerator Night; 31: National Knock-Knock Jokes Day.Birthstone: Opal Flower: Snapdragon

Q: Where can single men over the age of 50 find younger women who are interested in them? A: Try a bookstore, under Fiction.

Q: What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause? A: Keep busy. If you’re handy with tools, you can finish the basement. When you’re done, you’ll have a place to live.

Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your over-50 year-old husband?A: Tell him you’re pregnant.

Q: How can you avoid that terrible curse of the elderly wrinkles?A: Take off your glasses.

Q: Why should 50-plus year old people use valet parking?A: Valets don’t forget where they park your car.

Q: Is it common for 50-plus year olds to have problems with short term memory storage?A: Storing memory is not a problem. Retrieving it is the problem.

Q: As people age, do they sleep more soundly?A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon.

Q: Where should 50-plus year olds look for eye glasses?A: On their foreheads.

Q: What is the most common remark made by 50-plus year olds when they enter antique stores?A: “Gosh, I remember these!”

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Things To Do with GrandkidsRock the Fall Pre-Season Festival, Blue Mountain, Oct 10-11. Get a bird’s eye view of the fall leaves on beautiful Blue Mountain – with $5 Lift Rides. Outdoor activities, dozens of craft vendors, plus discounts on snow sports clothing and equipment. You may even win a day pass or season ticket! Open 11:00 am, show starts 2:00 pm. Festival entrance and parking are free. For info e-mail [email protected], or 610.826.7700. Visit Lehigh Valley Zoo for these fun events: Oct 24, National Kangaroo Awareness Day; Oct 29, Boo at the Zoo – Trick-or-Treat stations throughout the Zoo; and Oct 16-22, Wolf Awareness Week. Go on a color hike. Either split up the colors, and have the kids find as many things in the color you assign them during the hike, or have the whole group count as many colored leaves as they can find. Get the kids to take pictures of the colors they see with a digital camera. Roast pumpkin seeds. Attend a local Halloween Parade. Make a tree sculpture. Collect fallen sticks and branches and gently wedge them between two adjacent tree trunks, then decorate the sticks with fallen leaves. Stuff a scarecrow. Break out an old shirt and overalls and stuff until firm. Complete with a pumpkin head and mount on a broomstick.

Play barnyard. Choose one person to be the farmer. His job is to think of 2-4 types of farm animals, then whisper one to each player. At “Go,” each player belts out his or her animal’s sound (a cow’s moo or a dog’s bark etc.) and runs to find other players making the same noise. The first group to herd itself together and sit down wins.

Go for a bike ride at a local trail:

Lehigh Valley & New England Rail Trail. Located along Rt. 309, south of Tamaqua. Access trail from Dairy Road in West Penn Township.

Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail. Located between Middleport and Tamaqua along Rt. 209.Stoney Valley Rail Trail. Intersects Gold Mine Road off Rt. 443 west of Suedberg and Pine Grove.JFK Bicycle Trail. Located by the JFK Swimming Pool, Pottsville.Hegins Bike Path/ Located on Main Street in Hegins.

Swatara State Park. Located off I-81 (Exit 100 – Rt. 443, Pine Grove). Features 9-miles of bike trails. (717) 865-6470.Locust Lake State Park. Located in Ryan Township, Accessible from I-81, Exit 131A and Rt. 54, 61, and 209. Features one bike trail 1.3 miles long. (570) 467-2772.

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An Employee Assistance Plan May Help

Courtesy of Marlin R. Duncan, Owner, Comfort Keepers, Hazleton & Wilkes-BarreAway From Work...Home With Dad

One of our fellow Comfort Keeper owners, Stephen P. Rudolph of Comfort Keepers of South Central Wisconsin, has a Masters Degree in Health Care Administration, is Board Certified in Health Care Management, a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives (FACHE), and is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA). Stephen has written a very revealing summary about a MetLife report. MetLife researchers have determined that employees who provide 20 hours or more of care for a loved one per week often need to make major work adjustments, such as cutting back on hours or stopping work altogether. And all too often they are key employees. Since most businesses not only pay at least some employee health insurance, but also support preventive health programs for employees, they have a clear interest in addressing risk factors for acute and chronic disease associated with employees of theirs who are caregiving for older relatives.

One way is having an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

that offers referral to a caregiving agency. The agency would provide the care to the elder family member for the employed caregiver so they may function more effectively at work. Sometimes the employer contributes to the cost of the service or agency and sometimes it does not.

Marlin Duncan is the owner of two local Comfort Keepers© franchises. He also serves on the board of several charitable organizations which include: Elder Issues Coalition; and ElderWish. Marlin is also the former President of the Greater Hazleton Senior Center, and National Advisory Council member of CK Franchising representing the Northeast.

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Get the “DIRT” On Safe Gardening By Judy Wechter, Admissons/Marketing Director, ManorCare Health Services

Now that the spring and summer flowers have bloomed, it’s time for fall planting and clean up.

Gardening is relaxing, isn’t it? Actually, digging and cultivating large areas of gardens for just a few minutes can significantly boost your heart rate and blood pressure with increases equivalent to those achieved while running to exhaustion on a treadmill. Individuals at risk of heart disease, particularly smokers and those with high “bad” cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes, must be very cautious before tackling a strenuous gardening project.

Even people who are completely healthy and in excellent physical condition are injured while gardening. Back and muscle strain are major concerns. Turning over the garden after a long hot summer is strenuous work and should be approached slowly and deliberately. Gardening uses all the major muscle groups. The legs, buttocks, shoulders, stomach, arms, neck and back all get a workout.

Our therapists offer some safety tips to follow while you prepare your garden for fall:

* If you have a history of heart trouble, speak to your physician before you begin working in the garden.

* Take time to do some back stretches before you begin. This includes before mowing your lawn.

* Lift with your legs bent, not your back. Keep your back

straight. By bending into the movement, you’ll keep your spine upright and less stressed. Don’t pick up too much potting soil or mulch at once. Scoop up half a shovel a shovel full or less, or purchase smaller, more manageable bags.

- If you have a bad back, consider having a raised “container” garden that allows you to sit or stand upright while you tend your plants.

- Rest frequently, wear sunscreen and make sure you get enough to drink.

Gardening can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get physical activity, and beautify your community. Whether you are a beginner or expert gardener, health and safety are always important. Enjoy!

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By Greg SenichSocial Security District Manager in Pottsville

It’s that time of year again.“Open season” is right around

the corner for the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Hunting down the best plan for you is no game. Newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and current beneficiaries who are considering changes to their Medicare Part D plan, should mark their calendars for October 15. The “open season” will run from October 15 to December 7.

The Medicare Part D prescription drug program is available to all Medicare beneficiaries to help with the costs 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 participate 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 worth about $4,000 a year.

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 Medicare and have:

• Income not over $16,335 for an individual or $22,065 for a married couple living together. 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; or—Live in Alaska or Hawaii; and• Resources not over $12,640 for an

individual or $25,260 for a married couple living 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.socialsecurity.gov. Go to the Medicare tab on the top of the page. Then go to “Apply For Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Plan Costs.” To apply for the Extra Help by phone or have an application mailed to you, call Social Security 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).

And if you would like more information about the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program itself, visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY 1-877-486-2048).

So this open season (October 15 to December 7), after you track down the perfect prescription drug plan for you, hunt for something that could put about $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.

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Fun is Always in Season in Schuylkill County

By Gina Gargano, Executive Director, Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau

September marks the end of yet another wonderful summer in Schuylkill County and ushers in the harvest season. We bring in the harvest and enjoy the fruits of summer; readying ourselves for

autumn and all its finery. Early-fall weather is usually perfect; warm but crisp, allowing outdoor pursuits. We feel the gentle nip in the air knowing we have plenty to enjoy from Friday night coal region high school football games to leaf peeping & apple picking

Autumn in Pennsylvania is truly the best time for outdoor pursuits and seeing a wonderful fall foliage show this month is a very safe bet. In fact, according to AAA, “Americans seeking a view of dramatic fall colors travel to Pennsylvania and Tennessee, more than any other states.” Over the years I have visited every corner of this state during fall foliage season, and I appreciate the attention given to Pennsylvania at this time of year.

At the Schuylkill County Visitors Center, October has become the fourth busiest month for walk-in visitors over the last five years, but leaf peeping is not the only popular activity. In East Central Pennsylvania, the Kittatinny Ridge, also known as the Blue Mountains, serves as a thoroughfare for some of Mother Nature’s most impressive flying creatures. In October, hundreds of raptors including sharp shinned hawks, American kestrels, northern harriers, golden eagles, osprey and even a few American bald eagles will fly southwestward along the ridge of these mountains. At Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, hundreds of visitors will take in this awesome nature show while enjoying the changing colors of autumn on the hillsides below.

Getting outdoors and enjoying our natural resources is truly something anyone can enjoy. And Schuylkill County has plenty of places to do it. If you’re a hiker, places like the John Bartram Trail, Swatara State Park, Conrad Weiser State Forest, Tri-Valley’s Environmental Education Center, the Lehigh Valley and New England Rail Trail in South Tamaqua, the Appalachian Trail, and so many more offer limitless possibilities for all ages

and abilities. Perhaps you need some information on Schuylkill County’s treasure trove of natural outdoor recreation gems. Stop by the visitors’ bureau and pick up The Appalachian Trail map, The Schuylkill River National & State Heritage Area brochure & map, PA’s Fishing & Boating Opportunities brochure, the PA Recreational Guide for Tuscarora & Locust Lake State Parks, 2011 Special Bicentennial Edition Walk Schedule, and even the Schuylkill County Airport’s Bright Sky brochure featuring both air tours and flight instruction.

There is still plenty of opportunity for fishing and our county provides a number of streams and lakes where you will find anglers galore. If you need specific assistance on fishing locally, you may want to ask our friends at Rivers Outdoor Adventurers in New Ringgold. We also boast some of the best hunting anywhere. Outdoor pursuits abound in Schuylkill County!

The activity of September & October extends beyond hiking, fishing, camping, hawk watching and fall foliage in


Schuylkill County as every weekend features special events and harvest time celebrations. A complete listing of harvest celebrations can be found on our calendar of events at www.schuylkill.org

Celebrating great food and drink is a time-honored tradition of the harvest in Schuylkill county and one of the hallmarks of our community. Almost every month offers events that do just that. September is no exception. Be sure to head to the Schuylkill County Wine Festival in Hegins Park on the 4th. There’s Hometown’s Craft Show & Minersville’s Spirit Day on the 11th and Schuylkill Haven’s Borough Days on the 24th.

October 2nd marks the final Schuylkill Bicentennial Signature event with the Bicentennial Finale. The finale will include a ground breaking ceremony with time capsule mementos, an open house at the Courthouse featuring a self-guided tour and several points of interest and a cocktail party & reception at The Greystone with accompanying exhibits at the Historical Society of Schuylkill County. Tickets for the cocktail party are $30. Call 628-1382 for more info.

While we’re talking October & great food & drink traditions, please

save October 15th on your calendar for Schuylkill Brewfest! The Visitors’ Bureau is hosting our first-ever fundraising event at Joulwan Park in Pottsville. Our event is designed to celebrate the German craft of brewing in America. Obviously, Schuylkill County is the best place to showcase this particular piece of heritage as we are home to America’s Oldest Brewery and a long-standing tradition of German craft brewing. Schuylkill Brewfest features Yuengling’s Oktoberfest, along with great food including German sausage & kraut sandwiches, spaetzle, apple dumplings, smoked barbeque, kielbasi and pierogies, just to name a few. There will be live music all day by Gleasons Drift, The Sterling Koch Band and Jeremiah James & the Tandem Band. Tickets are $10 in advance & $12 at the gate & are available at the Schuylkill County Visitors’ Bureau or online at www.schuylkill.org/BrewFest. Grab your tickets now; this is a celebration you don’t want to miss!

For more information about the events & establishments in this column, visit www.schuylkill.org.

Be sure to look for the article in next issue Winding up Schuylkill County’s Bicentennial Celebration!

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Diakon Living & Learning 2011 Senior Expo Diakon

Community Services for Seniors is responding to the needs of mature adults by bringing Schuylkill County a unique Expo designed specifically for Boomers and Beyond!

The “Living & Learning After 50 Expo” will be filled with programs and activities geared toward staying active, productive and healthy in the prime of life. The Expo will be held on Tuesday, October 18 from 10 am - 4 pm at the Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville.

The Expo is a great opportunity for area residents to connect with local organizations and businesses, receive cutting-edge information on a range of products and services, and have a lot of fun. The event is free and has been designed for all adults ranging from 50-plus “boomers” to centenarians and their families.

In addition to exhibitors, the event will include an entertainment stage showcasing Schuylkill County’s local band The Legends. The entertainment stage will also host a fashion show, antique appraisals and a wine-tasting by Stone Mountain Winery.

While at the Expo, visitors will also have an opportunity to participate in activities and educational seminars. The day’s schedule includes: • Medicare Part D Comparisons • Free flu shots for people age 50 and above.• Free chair massages by the McCann School of Business• Heath Screening - Geisinger Health System• 10:00: Antique Appraisal - George Blum • 11:00: America’s Music Cities slideshow presentation by Collette vacations• 12:30: “Wine 101,” with Linda Reading, Stone Mountain Winery• 1:00: Fall and holiday fashions, center stage fashion show by Fashion Bug.• 2:00: Entertainment by The Legends

Be sure to visit our sponsors booths while at the Expo: Seton Manor (Gold Sponsor); Geisinger Health Systems (Health Sponsor); Schuylkill Health (Silver Sponsor) and UnitedHealthCare (Friend of the Expo). For more information, contact Susan at (570) 624-3018, toll-free at 1-800-621-6325, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Diakon Community Services for SeniorsAnd Diakon Volunteer Home CareProviding Programs and Services for Those Over 50Including: Prime Time Health, APPRISE, Senior Community Centers, Diakon Living & Learning After 50, Meals on Wheels, Diakon Volunteer Home CareFor more information on Diakon’s programs and services, stop by our office at 118 S. Centre St., Pottsville, or call us 570-624-3020 or (800) 621-6325.

Hometown Nursing and Rehab Hosts 3rd Annual Senior Health FairHometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 149 Lafayette

Avenue (Route 54 East), Tamaqua, hosts their 3rd Annual Senior Health Fair on Wednesday, September 21st from 10 a.m.—2 p.m., with free admission.The event features vendors offering free screenings for blood

pressure, hearing, blood sugar, bone density, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI), and many more. Attendees also have the chance to win a number of raffle prizes.Join the residents and staff of Hometown Nursing and Rehab

in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21.For more information on the Senior Health Fair, contact

Kathy Laughlin Shields, Marketing/Admissions Director, at 570-668-1775.

Healthy Resolutions is a FREE monthly get-together with special guest speakers presenting a variety of topics. Please join us at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 South Centre Street, Pottsville, PA. For more information, call Teddi at 570-624-3012.

September 23, 10:30 – 11:30 Inspired Jewelry – Beth Shields, Natural stones and crystals promote positive energy and healing.

October 28, 10:30 – 11:30 Seasons of Life - Cynthia Shirey, RN, RMT, CCH, Lose weight, control stress, control chronic pain – hypnosis can change your life.

November 18, 10:30 – 11:30 Aromatherapy and Oils of the Bible (tentative) Donna Keffler, RN

December 16, 10:30 – 11:30 My Story – Hagit Cohen, National Geographic Magazine Prize Winning Photographer, Author and Adventurer

Community News

LCCC Celebrates 3rd Annual Entrepreneur WeekJoin Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) Business Enterprise Center (BEC) from September 26-29 as we celebrate the 3rd annual Entrepreneur Week. This year’s theme is “Creating Economic Vitality Through Entrepreneurship”.The BEC is designed to help business students in developing their business plans and has a myriad of resources available to them, including the assistance of entrepreneurs/mentors available to coach students with the design and finance aspect of their projects. Each morning begins with an open house from 8-9:30 am with free coffee and donuts. For more information about this event, contact Richard Warner, Project Director of the BEC, at 610-799-1032 or email [email protected] or Bruce Kemmerer at 570-225-5802 or [email protected].


How to Choose a Health Care AgencyBy Janine Reppert, RN, SPHR, Aaron Healthcare

There are options for those seeking care for a loved one with personal care needs at a level that suits the individuals. Skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and home care agencies are definite options for many. An initial assessment through your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a good place to start to determine a loved one’s eligibility to participate in programs offered through the agency. If eligible, the AAA representative will provide your loved one with the services available (subsidized by the AAA). If skilled nursing is needed, they can assist in providing information and placement. If home care is an option, the AAA representative will provide a list of vendor agencies qualified by the AAA from which to choose. If your loved one does not qualify for subsidized care through your local AAA, there are still options for privately paid service or payment through long term care insurance if that coverage exists.

Whether care is subsidized by AAA or insurance or private funds, here are few tips to assist in the process of securing care.• Make sure the agency is licensed. Effective April 2010, state wide licensing of all home care agencies went into effect. Finding out how long a company has been in business is also a good indicator of their practices.• Make sure the agency personnel are available to you twenty-four hours a day, every day.• Employees vs. Sub-Contractors. Home care agencies can employ either and must disclose that information. Determine which are used by agencies you are considering. Employees are generally qualified and interviewed by the agency prior to placement. Workers are covered by the agencies insurances and the loved one is relieved of most all liability.• A Registered Nurse should be making the initial visit to determine your loved one’s needs and create a care plan for employees or contractors to follow. There should be no charge for this visit or subsequent visits to review an employee performance or a change in the person’s needs. The supervisory visits by an RN are required on a 60 day basis. Visits made in addition to these to perform other nursing tasks may be billable.

While caring for a loved one can be overwhelming at times, there are options to help alleviate some of the stress. Taking advantage of available options can give family members some time to themselves as well as allow them more “quality time” with their loved one. For more information on services available when caring for a loved one, contact Janine Reppert, RN, SPHR from Aaron Healthcare at 610-691-1000 ext. 116.

Credulous and Incredulous Facts

Ostriches are often not taken seriously. They can run faster than horses, and the males can roar like lions.Sloths take two weeks to digest their food.Guinea pigs and rabbits can’t sweat.The natural diet of Lady Beetles consists of soft bodied insects such as aphids, spider mites, and young caterpillars. Adults can consume up to 100 aphids a day.The giant cricket of Africa enjoys eating human hair.Honeybees have hair on their eyes.In Redondo Beach, Calif., a police officer arrested a driver after a short chase and charged him with drunk driving. Officer Joseph Fonteno’s suspicions were aroused when he saw the white Mazda MX-7 rolling down Pacific Coast Highway with half of a traffic-light pole, including the lights, lying across its hood. The driver had hit the pole on a median strip and simply kept driving. According to Fonteno, when the driver was asked about the pole, he said, “It came with the car when I bought it.”A Hawaiian stamp of 1851 with a face value of 2 cents was the sole reason Gaston Leroux, a Parisian philatelist, murdered its owner, Hector Giroux.The exact geographic center of the United States is near Lebanon, Kansas.The only nation whose name begins with an “A”, but doesn’t end in an “A” is Afghanistan.The first man to distill bourbon whiskey in the United States was a Baptist preacher, in 1789.The Aztec Indians of Mexico believed turquoise would protect them from physical harm, and so warriors used these green and blue stones to decorate their battle shields.Henry Waterman, of New York, invented the elevator in 1850. He intended it to transport barrels of flour.John Greenwood, also of New York invented the dental drill in 1790.

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Ernie and his Journey

Two chocolate Labrador dogs run and play in their yard. They bring a ball to throw, roll in the grass, just having a good time being dogs. You find your spirits lifting and a smile tugging at your lips as

you watch them play. It is difficult to imagine that they had ever lived apart. Yet Ernie, who is older than River has lived with another family. He was well loved with his first family, the joy of a child’s life. His food bowl and a child’s homemade Christmas ornament with his name on it, show he was well thought of as a family member.

Due to unfortunate circumstances, the family could no longer care for Ernie. He bounced through a few other homes, and eventually was found wandering free. Thankfully, he was micro-chipped and returned to his breeder. Now what happens? Many people have great intentions and want to help. That had already happened and led to Ernie learning to fend for himself. Yet, Ernie found himself in a loving home that met his needs. He has ample room to play, a playmate, adults who love him and care for him. Ernie’s successful home, rescue, and adoption were the fruits of a labor of love.

What was the magical connection? A local vet suggests the following:

• Know the characteristics of the breed that you are looking at. If the dog is a mixed breed, know the characteristics of all the breeds. A dog that needs room to romp is going to feel more comfortable in a family that has time to play with him, walk him several times a day, and provide the energetic movement he needs. Can you make arrangements for when you will be gone for long periods of time, such as vacation?

Training a dog requires a commitment of time.• Consider the longevity of the breed. It is no not

unusual for dogs to live 15 years. Are you ready to provide a lifetime commitment to this pet?

• What health issues should you know about regarding the breed of dog you are looking at? Some breeds are prone to hip issues. Dogs that have a long coat will need to be groomed constantly. Their nails will need to be trimmed and their ears cleaned. Are you prepared for the financial responsibility of grooming, vet visits, immunizations, licensing, and food?

• What has this dog been exposed to? Learn about their history. Health clearances are important. Some dogs are not good with children of any age, other dogs, other animals, or might have bonded with another dog or cat. Separating them can create problems. Are you ready to take care of two animals when you were considering one? Older dogs are still trainable and many are still quite active.

Rescue and adoption can be successful and a great joy for all. It requires patience, time, and learning about the breed of dog. Get as many details of the dog’s history, spend time getting to know the dog before you bring them home, and if necessary, wait for the best match.

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Classes/LecturesSat., Oct. 1: Paper Star Lanterns. Pottsville Center, 201 N. Centre St., Pottsville, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $15/1 session. Instruc-tor: Thalo Kersey. Register by Sept. 24. w/ Susan 570-624-3018.

Sun., Oct. 2: Intro to Aroma-therapy. Pottsville Center, 201 N. Centre St., Pottsville, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $25/1 session. Instructor: Carol Parsons. Register by 9/19. Register w/ Susan 570-624-3018

Tues., Oct. 4: Take Action (Focusing on the Risks in Retire-ment). Pottsville Center, 201 N. Centre St., Pottsville, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $5/1 session. Instruc-tor: E. Lori Smith, CFB Financial Advisor. Register by 9/20. Regis-ter w/ Susan 570-624-3018

Tues., Oct. 4: The Thought Exchange. Trinity Episcopal Church, 201 Howard Ave., Potts-ville, 10-12 noon. Think your way to success, health, & well-be-ing. Cost: $20/1 session. Instruc-tor: Prudence Griffith, Holistic Health Therapist. Register by 9/20 w/Susan at 570-624-3018.

Wed., Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Sign Language. Diakon, 118 S. Cen-tre St., Pottsville, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Cost: $35/6 sessions. In-structor: Joanne Forbes. Register by 9/21, call Susan @ 570-624-3018 to register.

Wed., Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Ball-room Dance. Lori’s Angels, 25 W. Main St., Schuylkill Haven. 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Cost: “Drop-in”$5. Instructor: Barb Snitzer. Register by 9/28 w/ Su-san 570-624-3018.

Mon. Oct. 17: Painting Glass. Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 W. Arch St., Pottsville, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Cost: $15/1 session. Instructor: Joanne Doyle. Register by Oct. 3. Call Susan at 570-624-3018 to register.

Thurs., Oct. 20: Health Hour (Blood Type Eating). Pottsville Center, 201 N. Centre St., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10/1 session. Instr: Annie Trexler. Register by 10/13 w/Susan 570-624-3018.

Sat., Oct. 22: Painting Foliage. Pottsville Center, 201 N. Centre St., 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cost: $15/1 session. Instr: Thalo Kersey. Reg by 10/8 w/Susan 570-624-3018.

Mon., Oct. 24: Jewelry. Lori’s Angels, 25 W. Main St., Schuylkill Haven, 10:30-12:30 p.m. Cost: $20/1 session. Instr: Rhonda Imschweiler. Register by 10/10 w/Susan 570-624-3018.

Tues., Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Belly Dancing. Trinity Epis-copal Church, 201 Howard Ave., Pottsville, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Cost: $30/6 sessions. Instructor: Bon-nie Lazusky. Register by 10/14 w/Susan 570-624-3018. Tues., Oct. 25: Tai Chi. Lori’s Angels, 25 W. Main St., Schuylkill Haven, 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Cost: $24/6 sessions; “drop-in” rate: $5. Instructor: George Graham, Grandmaster. Register by 10/14 w/ Susan 570-624-3018.

Fri., Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9: Gentle Yoga. Potts-ville Center, 201 N. Centre St., Pottsville, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Cost: $36/6 week sessions; “drop in” rate: $5. Instructor: Ronda A. Imschweiler, AFAA Certified Instructor. Register by 10/21. w/Susan 570-624-3018.

Sat., Oct. 29: Jewelry. Pottsville Center, 201 N. Centre St., Potts-ville, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Cost: $20/1 session. Instructor: Ronda A. Imschweiler. Register by 10/15 w/Susan 570-624-3018.

EventsSat., Oct. 8: Alzheimer’s Fam-ily Fun Festival & Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Registration

begins at 9 a.m. Festival features free games (bean bags, horse-shoes), chair massages, Miss Prissy the Clown, Car Cruise with the Jukebox Cruisers and Motorcycle Run ending at MCLP, door prizes, Chinese Auc-tion and drawings, live music by Liberty, karate demonstration by Janner’s Martial Arts and Dance Explosion and Tumble Academy, Nesquehoning. For info, contact Kathy Ruff at 570-645-2059 or [email protected].

Fri., Oct. 14: Fall Foliage Hay-ride. Pioneer Evergreen Farm, Adamsdale Road, Orwigsburg, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy beautiful fall foliage on a hayride through the mountainside to the top of Sculps Hill. Learn history of the area as we climb to 956 feet. Cost: $15, includes scenic mountain hayride, pumpkin patch, lunch, snacks, drinks. Register by 10/1 w/Susan 570-624-3018.

Sun., Oct. 16: Sweet Arrow Hoedown. Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, Pine Grove, 3-7 p.m. Calling all cowboys & cowgirls! Join us for a rootin’-tootin’-boot scootin’ day. There will be line dancing. Hearty vittles for sale. Chili cook-off: Advanced regis-tration required, call Susan 570-624-3018. Admission: $5.

Tues., Oct. 18: Diakon Living and Learning 2011 Senior Expo. Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Includes free flu shots for those 50 and over, free chair massages by McCann School of Business & Technol-ogy, antique appraisals w/ George Blum, Wine 101 w/ Stone Mountain Winery, fashion show, entertainment by The Legends, health screenings, educational seminars. Contact Susan 570-624-3018 or [email protected].

Fri., Oct. 21: Harvest Hop. Foursquare Gospel Church Hall, 2300 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, 7-

10 p.m. Music by The Legends. $8.

MeetingsWed., Sept. 28; Wed., Oct. 12, Wed., Oct. 26: Tremont Area Senior Citizen Meeting. TACC Building, N. Pine St., 1:30 p.m.

Exer-Ettes meet several times a week in locations throughout Schuylkill County. For info, call Diakon at 570-624-3018

Sat., Oct. 1: Dog Walk. Bubeck Park, Schuylkill Haven, 11a.m.-3 p.m. Dog walk, activities,Chinese Auction, food and fun graciously provided by Service Access Management for Make aDifference Day, benefitting Hillside SPCA.

Sun., Oct. 9: Pasta for Paws Annual Spaghetti Dinner. The Greystone Restaurant, Centre St.,Pottsville. Pasta, assorted sauces, pasta, dessert. Proceeds benefit Joe’s Fund. Eat in or take out.

Sun., Oct. 16: Hillside SPCA Open House. 51 SPCA Road, Pottsville, 12 noon-3 p.m.

The Summit Hill Heritage Center, located at 1 W. Hazard St, Summit Hill, upcoming events:

Sept. 25th Sun. 3pm. The Hazleton Philharmonic will perform for your listening pleasure. $10.00/admission...Dance floor will be open!

October 1st Sat. 8-2. Large Indoor Holiday Flea Market..20+ tables filled with treasures. Homemade perogies!

October 16th Sun. 2pm. Michael Shema plays Big Band Music $10

October 22 Sat 11am..Mini Fall Fest..pumpkin carving and a pumpkin pie contest!

October 30th Sun. 2pm. “Black Hat TEA”...High Tea in the style of Halloween. Best black hat wins a prize! $18/adv. $20/door

December 3rd Sat. Lillie Langtry Dinner and Show!.. $45.00

Local Happenings email [email protected] to submit your calendar of events

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