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Nazareth Chamber presents
“Martin on Main”
WHAT IS A
CANKER SORE?
Maintenance of proper
oral hygiene is imperative
to prevent infection of the
oral ulceration.
Page 7
ESTATE
PLANNING
Practical steps you should
take to organize your
affairs so your family is
protected.
Page 11
HANGOVERS FROM
DRINKING WINE
A recent lawsuit has raised
concerns about wine
drinkers consuming high
levels of arsenic.
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For the foodie ...the opening of the Easton Public Market.
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contents
medical
theatre district
art & education
Creating Your Family He Wants to be a Dad But is he
Willing to Take a Closer Look?...............................................4
West End Theatre District.................................................... 14
Art Quest................................................................................... 25
Downtown Bethlehem......................................................... 15
Allentown Art Museum........................................................ 26
Miller Hall.................................................................................. 27
Cleaning The Door - Easton Hospital.................................5
Depression and Anxiety - How TMS (Transcranial
Magnetic Stimulation) Can Help..........................................6
dental care
recreation
Yamaha Boats and Bayside Jet Drive........................16 -17
women of
Lehigh County
health & wellness
Women in Profile.................................................................... 19
Carbohydrate Counting for Diabetes.................................8
business
Cooley Creative, LLC.............................................................. 10
community
Rebirth of Food....................................................................... 20
fine dining
Hangovers - May be the Least of
Your Problems From Drinking Wine................................ 31
The Shoppe at Hotel Bethlehem...................................... 32
Corked........................................................................................ 33
EDGE Restaurant..................................................................... 34
Historic Bethlehem................................................................ 21
A Practical Guide to Simple
and Successful Estate Planning......................................... 11
Nazareth Chamber Presents
“Martin on Main”...............................................................22-23
Protect Your Name!................................................................ 12
For the Love of Birds.............................................................. 24
StarCar.com.............................................................................. 13
Huzzah for History................................................................. 29
Civic Theatre............................................................................. 30
What is a canker sore?.............................................................7
RXCut Offers Significant Savings.........................................9
Big City Theater....................................................................... 28
fine art and photography
The Moment Photography................................................. 35
Night Falcon............................................................................. 36
The IRS and Social Media..................................................... 18
Women and Retirement....................................................... 18
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CREATING YOUR FAMILY
He wants to be a Dad but is he willing to take a closer look?
BY WENDY J. SCHILLINGS, MD, FACOG
Many women who are having difficulty getting pregnant
often wonder if they or their partner have a problem that
is preventing them from conceiving. Evaluation of both
partners is advised if a couple has not conceived after one
year of trying. For women over 35 testing is advised after
6 months of trying to conceive. Approximately 15% of all
couples have difficulty becoming pregnant. Of these couples,
50 % have a male infertility factor that is contributing to their
inability to conceive. This high percentage may be a little
hard to believe, especially for your partner. However, it is real
and it can be a serious obstacle for couples trying to build
their family.
Male factor infertility is typically due to low sperm quality or quantity. Here is a brief list of
the most common factors that can impact sperm quality and production.
Medical Issues
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) or other infections
• Use of anabolic steroids
• Cancer treatment including surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy
• High blood pressure
• The use of prescription drugs that are known to affect sperm production.
(This information can typically be found on the medication information packet
or by asking your physician)
• Blockages that prevent the release of sperm (either due to injury or from birth)
Above all things, it is important to keep the lines of communication open with your
partner during this emotional process. You should make sure that you are both on the
same page when it comes to creating your family. Couples often feel frustrated that they
are not able to be “like all their friends” or even their siblings when it comes to creating
a family. You may feel that you are the only ones with this problem or that you have no
options available to you to help achieve your dream of building a family. There are many
resources available to couples in your situation. You are not alone. There is hope!
HERE ARE A FEW WEBSITES THAT YOU MIGHT FIND USEFUL:
•
American Society for Reproductive Medicine – www.asrm.org
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American Urological Association – www.urologyhealth.org
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Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology – www.sart.org
•
Fertility Life Lines – www.fertilitylifelines.com
For more information on infertility
and treatment options,
visit our website: www.rmapa.com or
http://www.reproductivefacts.org.
Lifestyle or Environmental factors
• Prolonged exposure to heat (ex. hot tubs or whirlpools).
Even sitting with a laptop on your lap may hurt sperm production
• Alcohol consumption or smoking
• Lubricants (including petroleum jelly or vaginal creams)
• Exposure to toxins (pesticides, radioactivity or X-rays)
• Illegal drug use
Evaluation of sperm is done by a laboratory test called a Semen Analysis. This test looks at
the number of normal sperm present, sperm volume and the quality of sperm movement
(do they swim fast or slow). This simple test is ordered by a physician and is often
covered by your insurance. No one ever wants to find out that they have an abnormal
test results. If the test indicates there may be a problem, you and your partner should
consider making an appointment to see an Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility
Specialist (REI) or a Urologist who specializes in male factor infertility. These physicians
may have options to correct or improve the sperm abnormalities or offer treatments
that can enable pregnancy even with sperm abnormalities. Available options range from
simple lifestyle changes and/or medication to complex surgical procedures. Since sperm
takes 3 months to be made in a man’s body, any treatment will take 3 to 6 months to see
improvements. You, your partner and the physician should determine which options are
right for you.
In addition to testing your partner, it is important that you receive testing to determine
if your body may be contributing to your difficulty in conceiving. These tests can be
done by either your regular OB/Gyn or an REI specialist. It is important to keep in mind
that there are many treatment options that can help improve your chances of getting
pregnant. Some of the treatment options that may be offered by an REI specialist include
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) of your partner’s sperm directly into your uterus or In
Vitro-Fertilization (IVF). Both of these treatment types require the female to take some
form of medication.
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medical
Cleaning the Door
I
t’s not uncommon for a child to
pass on an illness, so Desiree Torres
wasn’t surprised when she caught
her son’s cold. She has three boys,
so it wasn’t the first time that a cold
traveled through the house.
But Desiree’s asthma made the
coughing fits difficult. During one episode, she pulled a
muscle in her neck. “It was worse than a crick in the neck,”
she says. The pain radiated from her neck down her left arm.
Her fingers would tingle and go numb.
“My stress lives in my shoulders,” Desiree says. She had
reasons to be stressed. She had just moved into a new
apartment. She thought the pain would get better on its
own and lived with the it for over two months.
“I know what happens with people on those medications,” she
says. “While had a prescription, I did not use them unless I was
desperate.”
Today, she is back to life with her boys. “The three of them keep me
very busy,” she says. Not so busy that she hasn’t kept up with her
studies. Desiree is nearly finished with an undergraduate degree in
human resources.
So soon, she may be helping employees who have back pain find
relief at Easton Hospital’s Comprehensive Spine Management
Program.“I would recommend it to anyone,” she says.
Desiree Torres
We explore more ways to treat back pain.
When the pain traveled to her chest and became
unbearable, she took action.
VISIT THE ER
A trip to the Easton Hospital Emergency Department
brought relief—it was not a heart attack. It also led to a
referral to the Comprehensive Spine Management Program.
Amy Huber, the program’s patient navigator, called Desiree
and scheduled an appointment with Scott Naftulin, DO,
a specialist in physical medicine, rehabilitation and pain
medicine.
Desiree had a pinched nerve, so Dr. Naftulin decided
physical therapy would be the best course of action. Three
times a week, Desiree met with Good Shepherd Physical
Therapist Christopher Johns, DPT, OCS.
“It wasn’t easy, but Chris worked with me through a process
to find the appropriate exercises that would help stretch out
the muscles and relieve the pain,” she says.
After a month, the pain had subsided. Another trip to Dr.
Naftulin revealed that she didn’t have any nerve damage, so
physical therapy was still the best option to find an answer.
Then the break-through occurred.
CLEANING THE DOOR
Chris had her try a new exercise where she pushed a towel
up a door, extending her arms as far as she could. This
exercise brought instant relief.
“I would joke with Chris that he had the cleanest door in the
place,” she says. “Chris is a Godsend. He never let me give up.
He knew that we could find the exercises that eliminated the
pain.”
Desiree says her story has a happy ending. “The pain is
gone,” she says.
DISCOVER 3 WAYS 2 HEAL, AND START ENJOYING LIFE AGAIN.
Chronic back or neck pain can take the joy right out of life. That’s why we’ve developed a
unique Comprehensive Spine Management Program that combines targeted physical therapy,
advanced pain management and minimally invasive surgery. It’s a coordinated approach that
focuses on healing, not masking the pain. And a dedicated coordinator will help guide you
through the process. So take a step today that can change your life.
She still keeps “cleaning the door” at home along with other
exercises, even after visits to the program ended. And she is
proud that she didn’t take the pain medication route.
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To find out more, call 855-SPINE-32 or visit EastonSpine.com.
Easton Hospital • 250 South 21st Street • Easton, PA
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DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Patient Treatment Summary
19 Year-Old Single Man
How TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Can Help
BY PAUL K. GROSS, MD
H
ave you ever wondered if you suffer from anxiety or depression?
Would it surprise you to learn that you could be suffering from both?
While depression and anxiety might seem like opposites, they do in
fact, affect many people at the same time. Depression can drain you
of energy and anxiety can make you keyed up and afraid. Depression makes
it next to impossible to get out of bed and anxiety leaves you sleepless and
pacing. But the truth is not so simple! Depression and anxiety often go together.
Mental health experts estimate that more than half the people diagnosed with
depression also have anxiety. Unfortunately, the combination of depression
and anxiety can be particularly severe, and many people don’t get the correct
diagnosis. The good news is that doctors have good treatments for tackling both
conditions. And at the top of this list is the new cutting edge treatment called TMS (transcranial magnetic
stimulation) Therapy.
Either condition can be disabling on its own but together, depression and anxiety can be especially hard to
live with, hard to diagnose, and hard to treat. People diagnosed with both depression and anxiety tend to
have more severe symptoms, more functional impairment, more trouble finding the right treatment, and a
higher risk of suicide.
Patient Description
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19 year-old single man
College freshman
Suffers from recurrent Major Depressive Disorder
Symptoms include: feelings of hopelessness, low selfesteem, anhedonia, decreased energy and diminished
ability to concentrate
Numerous suicide attempts and psychiatric
hospitalizations
Depression Treatment History
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Symptoms of depression started at 12
Treated with multiple medications including: Prozac,
Paxil, Zoloft, Lamictal, Adderall, Abilify, Lithium, and
Wellbutrin
Also treated with psychotherapy
Despite medication and support from family and friends,
patient has experienced limited benefit from current
interventions
THE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
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Symptoms of depression can
include: feelings of helplessness
and hopelessness, loss of interest
in daily activities, appetite or
weight changes, sleep changes,
anger or irritability, loss of energy,
self-loathing, reckless behavior,
concentration problems, and
unexplained aches and pains.
TMS Therapy Treatment Course and Results
Symptoms of anxiety can include:
feelings of panic, fear, and
uneasiness, restlessness, sleep
disturbance, poor concentration,
irritability, muscle tension,
palpitations, shortness of breath,
obsessive behaviors, nausea, dry
mouth, and dizziness.
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The TMS team: Cortney Gillen, Alisson Stauffer, and Dr. Paul K. Gross
HOW TMS (TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION) THERAPY CAN HELP
TMS Therapy is an FDA-cleared non-invasive medical treatment for patients with depression who have
not benefitted from initial antidepressant medication. TMS Therapy uses highly focused magnetic pulses
to stimulate the areas of the brain thought to control mood. This specific area of the brain, called the left
prefrontal cortex, has been identified as underactive in people who suffer from depression. TMS Therapy
causes neurons to become active, leading to the release of neurotransmitters, and relieving the symptoms of
depression.
Each treatment involves gentle placement of a magnetic coil, similar in type and strength to those produced
by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, against the left side of the patient’s head. Treatment takes
less than an hour and is conducted in your doctor’s office, five days a week, for approximately four to six
weeks. TMS is free of side effects typically experienced with antidepressant medications. Patients are awake
and alert during treatment and are able to resume normal activities upon leaving the treatment session.
Patients suffering from depression that also have anxiety components can receive a large reduction in anxiety
levels, simply as a result of the treatment protocol used in the treatment of depression. However, in some
cases, therapeutic benefit is not fully achieved from the depression treatment protocol alone. Supplementary
right-sided treatment for anxiety can be provided.
Please contact TMS Center of the Lehigh Valley, at 610-820-0700, if you or a loved one suffers from depression
and/or anxiety. We will provide a full psychiatric evaluation and screening. We can help!!
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Patient treated acutely with 30 TMS treatments
QID-SR scale decreased from 10 to 3
Patient in total remission, no longer experiencing any
symptoms of depression
Patient able to return to school and start driving again
Patient experienced increased concentration, increased
energy levels, and increased motivation
Patient significantly decreased medication intake during
treatments
“I was eager to find something totally
different than medication and therapy.
Ever since my last treatment I haven’t
experienced any suicidal thoughts
let alone depression! TMS was truly a
lifesaver!”
— Patient Quote
610.820.0700
401 North 17th Street, Suite 304, Allentown, PA 18104
www.tmslv.com
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dental care
What is a canker sore?
BY DR. CHRISTINA M. LAWRENCE
A
n aphthous ulcer is commonly called a canker
sore. This is a type of open ovoid or round sore
inside the mouth or upper throat characterized by
a break in the mucous membrane. The aphthous
ulcer may appear like a clearly defined blister with a white
or yellow coating visible surrounded by a raised margin
that will have a red halo. These are typically painful sores
which can cause discomfort while eating, swallowing and
speaking. Lymph nodes in the surrounding area may be
swollen and tender to the touch and teeth may be painful.
Symptoms of the ulceration may last up to fourteen days.
Maintenance of proper oral hygiene is imperative to prevent infection of the oral
ulceration.
Canker sores are very common oral lesions. Studies demonstrate the rate of frequency
between 15-30% of the population suffers from aphthous ulcerations. Aphthous
ulcers affect people of any age or gender although they are reported more frequently
by females. The most common site for ulceration is the lining of the cheeks, lips,
palate and undersurface of the tongue. Aphthous ulcers can be triggered by trauma,
emotional stress, lack of certain vitamins, such as B12 or folic acid or iron, hormonal
changes, xerostomia or food allergies. Celiac disease has been suggested as a source of
mouth ulcerations in those sensitive to gluten.
Severe aphthous ulcerations
involving multiple sites
and diameter greater than
10 mm can be treated
with steroids or medicated
antimicrobial mouthwashes prescribed by a dentist. A large and painful ulceration can
also be treated with a laser to cauterize the outer layer of the ulceration and reduce
pain and speed healing.
Aphthous ulcerations typically do not last longer than 2 weeks, however if an
ulceration lasts longer than this then a dentist should be consulted to rule out a more
serious condition. Frequent recurrence of aphthous ulcerations should be discussed
with a dentist of general physician to rule out the presence of a systemic source of
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis.
Dr. Christina M. Lawrence
Approximately 20% of the population, predominantly women, is afflicted with
recurrent ulcerations occurring more than four times per year. The condition is called
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis. There is no known cause but there appears to be a
genetic propensity.
Physical trauma, such as tooth brush abrasion, hard food abrasion, braces or accidental
biting of the tissue is the most common cause of aphthous ulcerations. Chemical and
thermal injury is another source of trauma. Xerostomia or dryness of the oral tissue
predisposes the tissue for ulcerations.
Time is the best healer of aphthous ulcerations and most often no treatment is
needed. Avoidance of spicy foods and alcohol containing mouth rinses can alleviate
discomfort associated with the ulceration. When pain of discomfort becomes
intolerable then treatment of ulcerations is supportive and palliative only.
At home remedies include warm salt water rinses multiple times daily or application of
a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water using cotton tipped applicator directly to
the ulceration. Another at home remedy is the application of Milk of Magnesia to the
ulceration up to four times daily to soothe the ulceration. Pharmaceutical pain relief
can be found from multiple over the counter analgesics like Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
or Aspirin or Advil or Motrin (Ibuprofen).
A homeopathic treatment is the placement of Tea Tree Oil to the ulcerations. Tea Tree
oil can be found at many drugstores. Cotton tipped applicator dipped into the tea tree
oil and held onto the ulceration for one minute can aid in healing. Care must be made
to avoid swallowing the oil.
YOUR MOUTH IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR OVERALL HEALTH.
It is also the most useful part of your body: it is used to eat,
it is used to speak and it is used to breathe.
You have a lifelong need for ideal dental health.
We are passionate about your health and take pride in
providing only the best care.
Please visit www.cmlawrencedmd.com for more information and to learn about
my dental office. Come meet my staff and me and let us check out your smile.
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Personalized Dental Care for You and Your Family
Preventive Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Cerec Single Visit Crowns
Implants
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Periodontal Treatment
Root Canals
Credit Cards and Financing Available
Dr. Christina M. Lawrence
4132 W. Tilghman Street
Allentown, PA 18104
610-395-4400
www.cmlawrencedmd.com
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Carbohydrate
Counting for Diabetes
BY ERIN E. KLINE, MS. RD. CSO, LDN
D
iabetes mellitus is the group of disorders that share the primary symptom of high blood glucose resulting
from decreased insulin production or insulin resistance. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes,
is caused by the autoimmune destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas leading to a defect in insulin
production. It most often occurs in children and young adults. Type 2 diabetes, also known as adultonset diabetes, is due to insulin resistance by the body’s tissues. Although it has been labeled adultonset diabetes, the incidence of Type 2 diabetes in teenagers and children is increasing. Diabetes can result in several
complications if blood sugars are not kept within a normal range including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure,
blindness, kidney disease, nervous system disease, amputations and dental disease. To avoid these complications,
long-term glucose control is needed. Blood glucose monitoring can be
done on a daily basis to allow you to adjust either your dietary
habits or medications. Nutrition is an important part of
diabetes treatment. Read on to learn more about how
to eat for your diabetes and carbohydrate counting.
FOODS WITH CARBOHYDRATES
First, you must be aware of which foods
contain carbohydrates. Breads, crackers,
cereals, pasta, rice and grains contain
carbohydrates. Starchy vegetables
including potatoes, corn and peas
contain carbohydrates. Other foods with
carbohydrates include milk, soy milk,
yogurt, beans, legumes, fruits and fruit
juices. Sweets including cakes, cookies,
doughnuts, pastries, ice cream, jam and
jelly contain carbohydrates. Sweetened
beverages such as soda and sweet tea should
be monitored as well. You do not have to
completely avoid all of these foods, you just
need to monitor how much of them you are
eating at each meal and snack. It is also important to
keep carbohydrate intake consistent over the course of
the day – do not skip meals!
Here is an example meal plan
to illustrate how carbohydrates are
being counted at each meal:
Breakfast
1 cup fat free milk or soy milk (1 carbohydrate serving)
2 large eggs, scrambled (0 carbohydrate servings)
2 slices whole wheat bread (2 carbohydrate servings)
1 cup melon or berries (1 carbohydrate serving)
Total = 4 carbohydrate servings
Lunch
2 cups salad mix, cucumber slices, tomato, onion, with
balsamic vinaigrette dressing (1 carbohydrate servings*)
3 oz grilled chicken breast (0 carbohydrate servings)
2/3 cup cooked brown rice (2 carbohydrate serving)
*1 cup of raw vegetables or ½ cooked vegetables are
0 carbohydrate servings. However, if you eat 3 or more
servings at a meal, count them as 1 carbohydrate serving.
The balsamic dressing also has a small amount of
carbohydrates.
Total = 3 carbohydrate servings
CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING AND MEAL PLANNING
The basis of carbohydrate counting is that each serving of a food with carbohydrates has
approximately 15 grams of carbohydrates. Serving sizes of different foods that will provide 15 grams of carbohydrates
include one slice of bread, 1/2 cup of oatmeal, 1/3 cup of rice or pasta, 1/2 cup of potatoes, 1 cup of milk, one small
piece of fresh fruit, 1/2 cup of ice cream and 1/2 of a hamburger bun. Three to four servings, or 45 to 60 grams of
carbohydrates per meal is usually adequate. Aim to get one to two servings, or 15 to 30 grams of carbohydrates per
snack. Speak with a dietitian to determine your specific carbohydrate needs. Make sure to include at least five servings
of fruits and vegetables daily. Eat at least three servings of whole grains per day. Choose lean sources of protein such
as chicken and fish. Limit saturated and trans fats.
Snacks (morning, midday, nighttime)
LABEL READING
3 oz baked fish
In order to determine how many carbohydrates are in a particular food, you must be familiar with reading the food
label. First look at the serving size. Then look at the grams of total carbohydrates. The grams of total carbohydrates is
what is provided by one serving of that food. If you divide the grams of carbohydrate by 15 grams, you will get the
number of carbohydrate servings provided by one serving of that food. If you plan to eat more than one serving, then
you need to adjust the amount of total carbohydrates counted accordingly.
1 small banana (1 carbohydrate serving)
¾ oz pretzels (1 carbohydrate serving)
3 cups popcorn (popped) (1 carbohydrate serving)
Dinner
1/2 cup cooked green beans (0 carbohydrate servings)
½ large baked potato (2 carbohydrate servings)
1 cup melon or berries (1 carbohydrate serving)
Total = 3 carbohydrate servings
Erin E. Kline, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, is a registered dietitian for the Hayworth Cancer Center at High Point Regional Hospital. She
holds a master’s degree in nutrition from UNC-Greensboro and a bachelor’s in biology from Binghamton University.
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A Practical Guide to Simple and Successful
ESTATE PLANNING
BY AVERY E. SMITH, ESQUIRE, KINGSPRY
You already know that the basis of a good estate plan
is a Last Will and Testament and Powers of Attorney.
Maybe you are trying to draft your own (eek!) or have
retained a lawyer to prepare the documents for you.
But what are the practical steps you should take to
organize your affairs so your family is protected?
First, make sure that the fiduciaries you’ve appointed
as your Executor(s), Trustee(s), and/or Agent(s)), are
good candidates for the jobs. Consider trust, distance,
relationship, age, and skills.
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TRUST. A fiduciary relationship is one of trust. Name only individuals (or, if you
prefer, corporations) that you believe will have your best interests in mind.
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DISTANCE. When naming an Agent under your Health Care Power of Attorney,
geographic proximity and accessibility may be important. This person may need to
make immediate health care decisions for you. However, electronic communication
and technology may make geographic distance less burdensome for an Agent
under a Financial Power of Attorney.
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RELATIONSHIP. Think twice before naming an “out-law”. Yes, you may trust your
sister’s husband implicitly, and the fact that he’s a whiz at financial accounting
makes him the obvious choice as a trustee for your children’s trust. But remember
that this trust may be funded upon your passing decades from now. If funded
earlier, it may still be in existence decades from now. What if your sister and he
divorce? While it may seem unlikely, it’s important to ask yourself all the “what ifs”,
and decide whether you are prepared for them.
•
AGE. Many people name their parents as fiduciaries. There is nothing wrong with
this, but as your parents age, revisit your estate planning documents and consider
whether they are still willing and able to perform the responsibilities that you
will have given them. Estate administrations, in many cases, can last longer than
one year. A trustee’s job can go on for many years. If you do wish to appoint your
parents, appoint a successor fiduciary in your estate planning document to serve in
the event that your mother and/or father are unable.
•
SKILLS. Perhaps a friend or family member is a nurse, or an accountant. In addition
to the above considerations, these skills may make them a good candidate for
a fiduciary position. You may also want to name a financial institution as trustee
of a trust; many banks have trust departments that provide trust administration
services. Before naming a corporate fiduciary, contact the corporation that you
have in mind and research administration fees, services provided, and account
minimums.
it will be because you are sick or have passed away. They may be emotionally
overwhelmed. By preparing them in advance, you will help alleviate some of the burden
you’ve asked them to assume.
Third, think about where you want to store your estate planning documents. Do you
have a safety deposit box? If so, it is a good idea to keep Wills and Financial Powers of
Attorney in your safe deposit box. If you store these documents in a safe within your
home, make sure that it is resistant to fire, water, and thievery. With respect to Health
Care Powers of Attorney and Living Wills/Advance Directives, you may want to file a
copy with your primary care physician. Originals should be stored in a safe place that is
easily accessible at any time of day or night.
Fourth, consider whether you want your fiduciaries to have access to your estate
planning documents. You may want to let your fiduciaries know where these
documents are kept, and how to access them if need be. Keep in mind that depending
on the type of Power of Attorney you have, it may be usable by your Agent(s)
immediately. If the law firm that drafted your documents retained copies or any
originals, let your fiduciaries know what law firm you used.
Finally, dig out and review your estate planning documents at least once every three
years. Changes in your family, health, relationships, finances, and living arrangements
may necessitate changes to your estate plan so it’s important to make sure that these
documents address your needs and reflect your wishes.
Second, communicate. Let your fiduciaries know that they have been given certain
responsibilities. Explain to them the responsibilities that they would be assuming, and
ask them whether or not they are willing and prepared to serve in these capacities.
If you and/or your fiduciaries have questions about these responsibilities, seek legal
guidance for clarification. While unpleasant to think about, remember that it is likely
that when your fiduciaries assume their duties under your estate planning documents,
As an attorney with KingSpry, Avery E. Smith’s practice includes estates/trusts, family law,
education law and general contracts. Whether her clients are planning to marry or divorce,
have lost a loved one, or wish to provide security for their families upon their own passing, Ms.
Smith helps her clients navigate through some of life’s biggest moments. Ms. Smith earned her
Juris Doctorate from Temple University, Beasley School of Law where she was the Comment
Editor of Temple Political & Civil Rights Law Review. She graduated cum laude from Franklin
& Marshall College with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and English, and with honors in the
Government Department. Ms. Smith is a graduate of Leadership Lehigh Valley, a member of the
executive committee for the Literacy Center and an active participant in the Allentown Rotary
Foundation.
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Protect Your Name!
BY WILLIAM R. CUNNINGHAM, OWNER OF REGGIE’S PC RESOURCES (RPCR)
I
magine if one day you discovered that your company
can no longer send or receive emails and that
your website URL no longer goes to your website,
but instead goes to another website. Imagine the
impact that would have on your company branding,
reputation, marketing, business cards, letterheads, or
even you personally. What would happen if you realized
that your domain name expired without your knowledge
and now someone else has registered it resulting in you
losing your domain name? This can happen to you or your company if you do not
take steps to protect your domain name.
The domain name (e.g., rpcr.com) is used to access your company’s Internet
resources such as email and websites. Protecting it is critical for business
continuity. Unfortunately many are not aware of the need to protect it. This article
will provide some basic steps that you can take to protect your own domain name
from loss and theft.
HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR DOMAIN NAME
Know where your domain name is registered (the registrar). Godaddy.com is a
popular site for registering domain names. Make sure that you have the credentials
for signing into your domain name registration account (username/password).
The domain name registration consists of at least four contacts: Owner/Registrant,
billing, administrator, and technical contacts. You MUST be sure that you are listed
as the owner/registrant and administrator at the very least. If you will be paying
for the renewals then you should be listed as the billing contact as well. Your web
developer/webmaster may be listed as the technical contact. This will ensure that
you get notifications from the registrar for renewals for example.
DO NOT LET YOUR NAME EXPIRE
The domain registrar will send notifications when a domain name will soon expire.
These notifications can start as early as 90 days prior to expiring. Be sure to renew
your domain name before the expiration date. You could lose your domain name
once it expires and becomes publicly available. Consider purchasing or renewing
your domain name registrations for more than one year.
An expired domain name could leave you vulnerable to domain name squatting
(someone registers your domain name after it expires for personal gain especially
to sell at a greatly inflated price).
OTHER STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR NAME
Here are some other things that you can do to protect your domain name.
1. Keep track of the expiration dates of all your domain names and renew on time.
2. Set the “Domain Lock” on your domain name. This is a feature that your domain registrar
should have available to you.
3. Set your contact information to be private
4. Consider auto-renewing your domain name. However, you will need to ensure that the
payment information remains up-to-date.
SUMMARY
Follow the steps in this article to help protect your domain name from domain name thieves
and squatters. These steps will also help you avoid the situation where your domain name
expires and someone else registers it. You could lose your domain name within minutes once
it becomes publicly available. Feel free to contact Reggie’s PC Resources a5 215-362-0967 for
more information and assistance in protecting your domain name.
Visit us online at www.rpcr.com,
or contact us by email at support@rpcr.com
or by phone at 215.362.0967
DO NOT RESPOND TO UNFAMILIAR RENEWALS
A domain name can be hijacked when you receive a notification via email or U.S.
postal service indicating that your domain name is up for renewal. Some people,
without carefully reading the correspondence will simply send payment or click
the link for renewal. The result of this is that you have inadvertently transferred
your domain name to someone else who then controls it. We recommend that you
sign in to your domain registration account directly and check for renewals instead
of clicking links in emails or replying to postal mail.
CONFIRM CONTACT INFORMATION WHEN REQUESTED
Periodically your registrar may notify you that your domain name contacts have
to be reviewed and confirmed. This is to ensure accurate contact information. If
you do not respond within 15 days (sign into your registration account and review
contacts) then your domain name can be cancelled possibly resulting in you losing
the domain name if it becomes publicly available and someone else registers it.
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What People Are
Saying About the
Women’s Journal
I have been placing articles and
advertisements in the Montgomery
County Women’s Journal and
Lehigh Women for over a year.
I have received several calls for
services from individuals because
they saw my article and/or ad.
I highly recommend placing articles and advertisements in this
publication. I’m glad that I have been able to better inform people
by placing articles in this publication and will continue to do so.
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The IRS and Social Media
BY GORDON S. SHEARER
The IRS participates on the following social media
platforms, including:
YouTube: The IRS has video channels that provide short, informative
videos on various tax related topics in English, American Sign
Language (ASL) and a variety of foreign languages. They include short
informative videos.
Twitter: IRS tweets include various tax-related announcements, news
for tax professionals and hiring initiatives.
Facebook: IRS has Facebook pages that post valuable tax information
for tax professionals and those needing help in resolving long standing
issues with the IRS.
Tumblr: The IRS Tumblr blog posts important tax information and
announcements that link to IRS.gov and YouTube content.
IRS has also updated IRS2Go, a smartphone application that lets you interact with the IRS using
your mobile device. The mobile application includes the following features:
• Get your refund status or request a transcript.
• Get tax updates.
• Watch IRS YouTube videos.
• Follow the IRS.
If you have an Apple iPhone or iTouch, you can download the free IRS2Go app by visiting the
iTunes app store. If you have an Android device, you can visit the Google Play Store to download
the free IRS2Go app.
Women and Retirement
Why women need to reassess retirement
planning (BPT) - Men and women are not
the same when it comes to retirement
planning. Consider this: A husband and
a wife of the same age, earning the same
salary and looking to retire during the same
year need to account for different factors in
retirement planning. This is true even if they
share a household, hold joint responsibility
for their finances and equally contribute to
the amount of incoming funds.
Despite a remarkable career trajectory and
rapidly changing roles in the workplace,
women need to account for longer life spans as well as unique career patterns.
Many women are feeling the impact of these differing retirement realties.
“According to a recent Merrill Edge Report, nearly six in 10 women fear not
having enough money throughout retirement, and their amounts are notably
higher than their male counterparts,” says Sharon Miller, head of National Sales
for Preferred Banking and Merrill Edge at Bank of America. “It’s important that
both women and men recognize the retirement landscape is changing, and
proactively address the factors and situations that are personally unique to
them to help ensure a financially secure retirement.”
So what can women do to better prepare? How can they plan to address these
factors and live comfortably in retirement? Here are a few important tips to help
you pursue your investment goals:
•
Start now to maximize contributions: Save and invest as soon as you
can through your employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k)
or 403(b) account, or set up an automatic transfer from your bank or
brokerage account into your personal IRA, Simplified Employee Pension
(SEP-IRA) or SIMPLE IRA.
•
Take advantage of unexpected money: If you receive a significant influx
in funds, such as a lump-sum bonus, insurance payout, tax refund, divorce
settlement or inheritance, avoid the lure of spending frivolously and think
about the long-term.
•
Try not to sacrifice growth for safety: Guard against being too passive in
your approach to retirement investing. Be strategic by increasing your level
of involvement and make investment decisions based on your retirement
liquidity needs and risk tolerance.
•
Take care of your health now: Practicing preventive healthcare can make
an impact on your bottom line by lowering healthcare costs and allowing
you to contribute more to your long-term future. It can also help cut costs
during retirement and will hopefully lead to a longer and healthier life, too.
•
Consider waiting to collect Social Security: While everyone’s situation is
different, if you can delay retirement, you may be able to reap significant
rewards. By working longer or using income from other sources first, your
Social Security benefit grows 8 percent each year until you reach age 70 in
the current market.
Audio files for Podcasts
Subscribe to IRS Podcasts on iTunes or download them from the Multimedia Center.
Protect Your Identity
At the IRS, privacy and security are paramount. They use these tools to share public information
with you. Don’t post your social security number or other confidential information on social
media sites. Always protect your identity when using any social networking site.
Shearer Associates, P.C.
our new address is:
1000 Walnut Street, Suite 114, Lansdale, PA 19446
Our fax and phone numbers have remained the same
Phone 215-361-1200 • Fax 215-361-9709
Disclaimer: The content is not intended to provide tax, legal, accounting, financial, or professional
advice, and readers are advised to seek out qualified professionals that provide advice on these issues
for specific client circumstances.
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For additional resources on how to better prepare for the changing retirement
landscape, visit www.merrilledge.com/retirement.
Banking products are provided by Bank of America, N.A., and affiliated banks,
Members FDIC and wholly owned subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation.
Merrill Edge® is available through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated (MLPF&S), and consists of the Merrill Edge Advisory Center
(investment guidance) and self-directed online investing.
MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC and wholly owned
subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. Investment products:
Are not FDIC insured, are not bank guaranteed and may lose value.
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Avery E. Smith
Amy Huber
Avery E. Smith is an attorney with the KingSpry
Law Firm. Her practice includes estate/trusts,
general contracts, family and education law.
Whether her clients are planning to marry or
divorce, have lost a loved one, or wish to provide
security for their families upon their own passing,
Ms. Smith helps her clients navigate through
some of life’s biggest moments. More specifically,
Ms. Smith drafts and reviews prenuptial and
postnuptial agreements, performs asset division
and distribution upon divorce, and provides estate
planning and administration services. Ms. Smith
earned her Juris Doctorate from Temple University, Beasley School of Law where
she was the Comment Editor of Temple Political & Civil Rights Law Review. She
graduated cum laude from Franklin & Marshall College with a Bachelor of Arts in
Government and English, and with honors in the Government Department. In her
spare time, Ms. Smith volunteers with the Allentown Rotary Foundation and she
is a member of the executive board of the Literary Center, as well as a graduate of
Leadership Lehigh Valley.
Fern Dougherty
Fern Dougherty joined Easton Hospital in 1987.
She started the “Joint Works” Orthopedic Joint
camp program in 2005. Fern works very closely
with the orthopedic surgeons who operate at
Easton Hospital and replace hundreds of hips and
knees each year. The program has earned the Joint
Commission certification in both hip and knee
diseases for four consecutive years. It has also
held the Blue Distinction award in hips and knees.
As the Director of the Orthopedic Department,
Fern navigates the patients coming in for surgery
through their pre-op class, surgery and their
post-operative stay. Fern received her BSN from the University of Miami and has
worked in Orthopedics throughout her career. She is a member of the National
Association of Orthopedic Nurses and has earned a certification in Orthopedic
nursing.
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Amy Huber joined Easton Hospital in 2014. She
is the navigator for the Comprehensive Spine
Management Program which is located at the
Easton Hospital Health & Wellness Center at Park
Plaza in Forks Township. The program is based on
the 3 Ways 2 Heal foundation: physical therapy,
pain management and minimally invasive spine
surgery. The program has been successful in
helping over 500 patients in its first year. Amy
navigates the patients from the initial phone call
through their many appointments. She enjoys
working closing with the physical therapist, pain
management physicians and spine surgeon to
ensure all of the patients are receiving excellent
care.
Jean Theman
Jean Theman has adjusted to life in Bethlehem
after spending many years at Aon Corporation
where she worked in three different business
units, gaining expertise in business finance
and human resources. Since her relocation to
Bethlehem she has worked with the specialty
florist Elysian Fields. As a resident of the Historic
District she has welcomed the opportunity
to volunteer her time at Historic Bethlehem
Museum and Sites (HBMS). She has served
as President of the Kemmerer Museum of
Decorative Arts, Secretary to the HBMS Board,
and is the “driving force” behind the annual
Blueberry Festival and the Turkey Trot events. But her volunteering does not
stop there, for she also serves on the board of the Bethlehem Historic District
Association where she chairs the annual Fall Sidewalk Sale. She also loves to
volunteer for the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club where she organizes the Breed
Club booths for the annual Canine Learning Experience (held each January in
Allentown). In addition to enjoying the companionship of her girlfriends on
the golf course, she loves working in her garden, spending time with her two
adopted rescue dogs (and her cat, of course). She gets to unwind during regular
trips abroad with her husband.
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Experience The
S
Rebirth of Food
The Easton Public Market will offer craft beer, local wine, and enticing
ready to eat options like wood-fired pizza, Texas BBQ, Egyptian food and
even an Asian noodle bar. Cozy seating areas, live music and film nights
will encourage socializing, while a kids’ food truck will provide a space
where children can play and let their imaginations run wild!
So when can you start shopping at the Easton Public Market? According
to the Greater Easton Development Partnership, the market is slated to
open in late September!
Where is it? It’s located at 325 Northampton Street, just a half block West
of Centre Square. See more at www.EastonPublicMarket.com
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ome of us fondly remember the days before supermarkets when folks counted on the
neighborhood butcher, baker or fish monger to satisfy their family’s food needs. Those memories
are near and dear to many, recalling a time when shopping was about more than just satisfying
our food needs. It was about relationships and community. A Mom could confidently send her
son to the market for pork chops and know that Sal the Butcher would cut them exactly how she
liked them. Or she could depend on the local bakery for bread that was fresh baked that very morning.
The concept of really knowing the person who grows or prepares or purveys your food is what draws
thousands of people to farmers’ markets every year. It seems we are all yearning for a simpler time when
food was food and we knew the butcher by name. Shopping wasn’t about buying in bulk and stock piling
boxed foods that will keep for weeks. It was about freshness and quality ingredients and celebrating the
arrival of the season’s first strawberries. It was about creating healthy meals and enjoying the process.
When the Easton Public Market opens this fall, it has no intention of being a Supermarket. Instead, the new
market, housed in a building that’s more than a century old, invites shoppers to “experience the rebirth
of food.” Dubbed an artisan food hall & market, the Easton Public Market promises a mix of locally driven
culinary offerings. Anchors include an old-fashioned artisan butcher shop that sources its meat exclusively
from local and sustainable farms; a full service seafood counter where oysters are shucked to order and an
extensive produce selection called The Farmstand at EPM.
The Farmstand will feature a vast array of locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as non-local items like
citrus, bananas and avocados, sourced from sustainable farms. In addition to fresh produce, the Farmstand
will stock dairy products and specialty foods produced by local food artisans. Salsa, homemade pasta,
ice cream, pasties and soups will fill the cold cases while dry goods like locally grown and milled flours,
grains and beans will grace the shelves. The Farmstand will offer Easton Farmers’ Market vendors and other
regional food producers an opportunity to sell their product all year long.
Another highlight of the Easton Public Market will be the demonstration kitchen and community
room. Outfitted with custom counters by Majestic Concrete, cabinets compliments of Morris Black and
handcrafted tables designed and built by local artists, Tom D’Angelo and Chaz Hampton, the space is a
testament to the Lehigh Valley’s craftsmen. The kitchen and adjacent community space will play host
to area chefs and offer a diverse line up of cooking classes – everything from rolling sushi to making
homemade pasta. Date night cooking classes, wine and cheese pairings, kids’ cooking camps and intimate
salon style dinners with award-winning chefs are just some of the events that are slated for the kitchen.
The space will also be available for private social functions and film production.
Open five days a week (Wednesday through Sunday), year round, the Easton Public market will operate in
tandem with the city’s bustling outdoor markets in Centre Square.
“It’s all about offering options,” said Easton Farmers’ Market Manager, Megan McBride. “You’ll find
things inside that you can’t find outside, and vice versa. But one thing you’ll find at both markets is that
incomparable Easton vibe.”
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Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites shares three centuries of history with the public and preserves 20 historic sites, including two National Historic
Landmarks. Historic Bethlehem is recognized as a National Historic Landmark District, a distinguished honor reserved for areas with historical
significance to the nation. Visit HistoricBethlehem.org for more information on any of these exciting opportunities!
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is a nonprofit organization sharing three centuries
of history with the public and preserving 20 historic sites, including two National Historic
Landmarks. Historic Bethlehem is recognized as a National Historic Landmark District, a
distinguished honor reserved for areas with historical significance to every American.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
BETHLEHEM: BREWED AND DISTILLED
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is excited
to announce the opening of Bethlehem Brewed
& Distilled, the newest exhibition at the Goundie
House on June 1, 2015.
The exhibition will showcase a complete history
and a dynamic look into Bethlehem’s many
breweries, spawning from both sides of the Lehigh
River. Visitors will learn where these breweries were located around town and the thirsty
quest that made each one famous.
The exhibit’s theme is centered around Johann Sebastian Goundie, who arrived in
Bethlehem in 1803 to put the young city on the map with his skills as a brewer, to beer’s
transformation during the industrial revolution, and finally it’s rebirth into the 21st
century. Other highlights and stories visitors can expect are the discovery of Bethlehem’s
secret “beer caves”, the “hidden vaults” filled with cash to pay off the police during
prohibition, and “The Mustard & Cheese Society” at Lehigh University‘s Rennig brewery.
Even from street level, visitors to the city will be swept into the exhibit as the basement
windows of the house open, to showcase a replica of Goundie’s brewery and distillery.
Visitors will learn about: The The Goundie Experience, From Grain to Glass, Bethlehem
Brews Beer, Women in Brewing and Liquid Time Travelers.
To learn more about Bethlehem Brewed & Distilled, www.historicbethlehem or to
schedule a tour at 1-800-360-TOUR.
ROOMS TO VIEW HOUSE TOUR –
CELEBRATES BETHLEHEM’S ARCHITECTURE
For more than two decades, Historic
Bethlehem Museums & Sites’ friends have
opened their homes to visitors as part of the
Annual Rooms to View House Tour. Join us
on Saturday, June 6, 2015 for a spectacular
celebration of beautiful homes and gardens.
The house tour officially kicks off with an
elegant Preview Soiree Friday, June 5, from
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A 8,200 square foot
home, built in 2004 on more than 6 acres in
Saucon Valley, will be the venue for guests to
enjoy hor d’oeuvres and drinks while listening
to jazz piano by Alex Gergar and The New
Groove. Guests will partake in mead sampling
provided by Colony Meadery.
Tour stops include a four square colonial on Prospect Avenue designed by architect
A.W. Leh in 1911 that has been restored by several owners over the years. Guests will
be enamored by a button which allowed previous hostesses to summon staff that still
exists under the dining room table.
In Bethlehem’s Old Rosemont neighborhood a 1929 stone home features original
Moravian tile, random width hardwood floors and a grand staircase. With modern
updates, the kitchen still houses the original, working dumbwaiter.
Guests can enjoy the Cocktail Party in the Miller’s Garden right after the tour on
Saturday. Hor d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served amid the Victorian Era
garden maintained for more than 30 years by the Bethlehem Garden Club.
Tickets are available at Historic Bethlehem Museum & Sites Gift Shop & Visitor Center,
505 Main Street, online at historicbethlehem.org or by calling 1-800-360-TOUR.
BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL – THE SWEETEST FESTIVAL OF THE SEASON
Hailed as the “Sweetest Festival of the Summer,” the 2015 Blueberry Festival promises live music, crafters,
children’s games, colonial demonstrations, blueberry pie and ice cream, beer, wine and mead tastings.
Join us July 18 and 19 at Burnside Plantation for a festival like no other.
New this year is the Blueberry Brewery, and the Blueberry Culinary Cooking Contest. Categories for the
cooking contest include; No Bake Blueberry Dessert, Blueberry Pie, Blueberry Salad Dressing/Sauce,
and Healthy Summer Blueberry Snack.
Along with strolling musicians, pony rides, pie eating contests, live music will be presented throughout
the event with notable bands This Way to the Egress, She Said Sunday, Craig Thatcher and Billy Bauer Duo.
Festival hours are 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18 and 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19. Free parking is available in the Martin Tower
lot. Cost: $8 adults, $4 children (4-12). Tickets for Blueberry Brewery include six tastings, a commemorative glass and admission to the festival $20.
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Calendar of Events
The 8th Annual
Martin on Main Festival
Returns to Nazareth!
May 28
Unique4 Home Ribbon Cutting Kick Off 12 noon - 7pm
June 2
Santisi Imports Mixer – 5 -7pm
June 4
Bailwick Designs – Ribbon Cutting and
Mixer – 5 – 7pm
June 5
Christy VanNatta Fund Raising DinnerSt. John’s UCC Church – 5 – 7pm
June 9
South Side Film Festival – Ribbon
Cutting Mixer - Portuguese American
Club
June 11
Embassy Bank Mixer – 5 – 7pm
June 19
Tri Chamber Night at the Iron Pigs
June 23
Gail Hoover Mixer – 5 – 7pm
June 25
Blue Mountain Woodworking – Ribbon
Cutting Mixer – 5-7pm
July 4
Annual 4th of July Kazoo Parade
July 14
New Member Orientation and Marcus
Family Chiropractic 25th Anniversary
Celebration – 5 – 7pm
July 20
Annual Scholarship Golf Outing –
Woodstone Country Club
The Nazareth Bath Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the eighth annual
Martin On Main. Live music, delicious food, and the excitement of the crowd will be
back in historic downtown Nazareth on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 1pm to 7pm.
We are proud to offer this family friendly event to the community at no charge.
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Over 55 artisans will be
present this year to display
their talents and sell their
work, and local restaurants
and caterers will bring a
taste of their cuisine.
T
Vendor spaces are still
available by calling
the chamber office:
610-759-9188.
he Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum musicians have live acoustic
guitar music from 1 pm to 6 pm at the main stage in the circle
downtown. For additional information you can also check
out the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum site at www.umgf.org.
Or martinonmain.com. Most musicians are celebrating with
their Martin guitars, but instruments will range from banjos to
mandolins.
Closing the main stage from 6 – 7 PM will be Craig Thatcher, Nyk Van Wyke and
Dave Evans sponsored by Martin Guitar.
The secondary stage will feature many local talents including a headlining band
– Jamie Kent and the Options. The stage is coordinated in conjunction with The
Nazareth Center for the Arts.
Over 55 artisans will be present this year to display their talents and sell their
work, and local restaurants and caterers will bring a taste of their cuisine. Beer
will be available. There will also be local wine featured by Franklin Hill Vineyards
and Tolino Vineyards. Martin Guitar will have a special display featuring the
history of the company as well as Martin Guitar products available for purchase.
Vendor spaces are still available by calling the chamber office: 610-759-9188.
Ever wanted to own a Martin guitar? Martin has donated a guitar to be raffled off
during the festival and the winning ticket may be yours. All proceeds to benefit
non-profit organizations. Tickets are just $5.00 each and can be purchased in
advance at The Nazareth Bath Area Chamber of Commerce office. For additional
information on the festival, please visit the official event web-site at: www.
martinonmain.com, or like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/
Martin-on-Main
August 1st from 1pm-7pm, rain or shine,
plan on attending this great family event.
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For the LOVE OF BIRDS
JOIN LEHIGH VALLEY AUDUBON SOCIETY TODAY!
Top left female evening grosbeak,
bottom left,male evening grosbeak,
to the right male rose-breasted
grosbeak and small brown bird
on far right pine siskin.
Birds! They greet the sunrise with their songs, make the air come to life as they pass us by, light
up our eyes with flashes of color as they forage for food and grace our waters with a magnificent
landing. A life without birds is a life without freedom.
For those who share this passion for birds, I would like to introduce you to Lehigh Valley Audubon
Society. LVAS is a local chapter of the National Audubon Society and has been active since 1949!
If you enjoy bird watching, protecting the environment, and looking for some family friendly
activities with the community; you will enjoy becoming a member of LVAS or attending LVAS
educational activities. We offer classes on how to attract birds to your backyard with native plants,
how to attract birds with bird feeders and nest boxes, and how to identify birds by song.
On June 13th we have a fun activity for kids called “Breeding bird count 4 kids” (BBC4kids) we teach children how to use binoculars,
play games, identify birds, and the importance of why becoming a citizen scientist helps bird species.
LVAS also hosts guided birding tours. We have an
experienced birder leading a group walk in a park
or forest or lake to help you learn to identify birds
through sight or song. We have upcoming tours:
Kids winter back yard bird count
Teaching children how to use
binoculars properly before bird watching
Sunday June 7th at 5:30am - the State Game Lands
#205 an under-birded area in Lehigh County. We will
be meeting at the Lehigh Valley Zoo parking lot. Bring
binoculars and a field guide if you have them!
Leader: Scott Burnet (484) 955-8580
Saturday June 20th at 7:00am - Bird walk at the
Lehigh Gap Nature Center to see a variety of local
breeding birds. Blue grosbeaks have bred in the area
in recent years so this may be a good opportunity
to see some unique species. We will be meeting at
the Lehigh Gap Nature Center parking lot. Bring
Binoculars and a field guide if you have them!
Leader: Scott Burnet (484-955-8580)
Rose-breasted grosbeak eating
black oil Sunflower seeds
CONTESTS
We also offer evening programs at the Wildlands
Conservancy Education Center Building in Emmaus.
3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus 18049 (610-965-4397)
www.wildlandspa.org
Children’s poetry contest ages 5-18
Adults poetry contest ages 18 and up
Write a poem about your favorite bird, why you
love nature or why it’s important to protect our
wilderness. Submit entries by July 31st 2015
For class schedules go to www.Lvaudubon.org.
We need volunteers and donations for educational
programs and conservation. Donations of bird
houses, binoculars, office supplies, arts and crafts
projects for children or cash donations are excepted.
LVAS is a non profit organization and all donated
items go directly to educational programs and
conservation. All donations are greatly appreciated
and will be put to good use, no matter how big or
how small.
Children’s drawing contest Ages 5-18
Adults drawing contest 18 and up
Draw, paint, color or sketch your favorite bird. All
styles of art, Abstract, cartoon, realistic etc are
welcome! Submit entries by August 31st 2015
Photo contest open to all ages
Submit your best photo of any bird willing to pose
for your camera. A photo of birds at bird feeders
are easiest for beginning photographers.
Submit entries by September 30th 2015
Want to make identifying birds easier? You can
order a copy of “Birds of the Lehigh Valley & Vicinity
2nd Edition” with local bird sighting data, photos,
descriptions and directions to all sites. Please visit
our website or send check payable to LVAS for $22.95
(includes tax, shipping and handling) to PO Box 209
Emmaus, PA 18049
Winners of the poetry, drawing and photo contest
will be published in our news letter.
The top 3 for each category will be chosen.
Submit your entries by email to
Jenithflex@yahoo.com or call 610-295-2931.
if you have any questions or would like to mail
your entry, please include name, age, contact
number and email.
If you wish to become a member please visit our
website www.lvaudubon.org
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Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee!
“I Wonder Why” . “Teenager in Love” . “Runaround Sue”
“The Wanderer” . “Abraham, Martin and John”
Sunday, July 12 - 7 PM - $40/$35
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HUZZAH
FOR HISTORY!!!!
M
ost American cities have a big
celebration on Independence
Day, the 4th of July. But in Easton,
the celebration centers on the
day that this city became a part
of another important occasion of independence,
July 8, 1776. On this date Robert Levers stood
on the steps of the court house on Easton’s
great square and read the Declaration of
Independence to the assembled citizens. It is on
Heritage Day that Easton pays tribute to Levers
and our place in American history.
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Summer at the
Sigal Museum
Explore the Art, Culture and
American History made in Northampton County
Heritage Day 2015 will be celebrated on July
12, with a day filled with historical re-enactors,
programs and events. The Northampton County
Historical & Genealogical Society opens the
doors of history with tours, programs and events
at their four historic houses and museums:
JUNE 6th – 10am – 4pm – Designer Boutique and Pop-Up Shop – Meet designers and see
their latest creations, shop, and see a fashion show. Included in $7 museum admission
Family fun can be found at the Sigal Museum,
through interactive and “please touch” activities,
and explore the exhibits with a museum
scavenger hunt. Kids can create a “button
buzzer” at our free art workshop. Additional
family programs are scheduled for Heritage Day:
JUNE 13th – 1pm – “Archibald Johnston, Bethlehem Steel Magnate.” Included in $ 7 museum
or $5 suggested donation for program only.
Children have the opportunity to “enlist” in the “Flying Camp,”
Pennsylvania’s version of the “Minute Men.” Rebecca Price-Janney,
a descendent of Colonel Peter Kichline, the leader of the “Flying
Camp,” will be on hand to “recruit” young people into the militia.
Shelley DePaul, Chief of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, will
guide children in making a Lenape-inspired hoop and stick toy.
Did you know that pink lemonade may have been invented by a
Northampton County Civil War veteran? In his honor the Easton
Lion’s Club will be serving pink lemonade outside the Sigal Museum.
FROM 1PM TO 4PM TAKE THE FREE HISTORIC
TOUR COACH TO EACH OF THE HOUSE MUSEUMS:
1753 Bachmann Publick House – Built in 1753 this restored colonial tavern is the site of
Northampton County’s first courtroom and the Lenape Cultural Center.
Jacob Nicholas House – Built circa 1807, visit the home of Durham boat captain, Jacob
Nicholas, and his family.
Mixsell House Museum and Textile Research Center – Be among the first to visit the
newly re-opened Mixsell House. Built in 1833, this property served as the home of the
Northampton County Historical Society museum and library for eighty years.
SPECIAL HERITAGE DAY ADMISSION: $10 for all four museums includes tours and
activities. Receive a special gift with your paid admission!
Individual sites made be toured: $7 admission to the Sigal Museum, $2 suggested donation
for each of the historic houses. (Save $3 with combination admission purchased at the
Sigal Museum.)
Find your place in history on Easton’s Heritage Day!
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JUNE 7th – 1pm to 4pm – Lost Arts of Handicraft – The Artistry of Fabric Flowers, presented
by fashion designer Susan Kolar. $20 registration includes supplies, advance registration
required.
JUNE 14th – 2pm – 4pm – 2nd Sunday Young Artist Series, see information below.
JUNE 21st – Father’s Day at the Museum – Bring Dad to the Sigal Museum, and his admission
is free!
JULY 12th – Heritage Day – Experience family fund through interactive and “please touch”
activities, and tour the historic houses and museums of NCHGS.
2nd SUNDAY YOUNG ARTIST SERIES AT THE SIGAL MUSEUM
A series of free workshops designed for children ages 8 and older, to have the opportunity
to learn about games and activities and make their own to take home.
JUNE 14th – Nine Pins 2-4 pm – What do ancient Egyptians, German monks, and Colonial
Americans have in common? Bowling! Learn about the history of bowling and create your
own table-top game of 9 Pins, presented by Holly Houser. In Honor of Flag Day, make Civil
War and colonial flags out of various art materials, presented by Cotty Kilbanks.
JULY 12th – Button Buzzers 10 am - 12 pm – (drop-in mini sessions) What did kids play
with before they had television and video games? Button buzzers have been a popular
toy throughout history. They were used by colonial children, American Indian children,
and pioneer children. They’re easy to make and boost fine motor skills! Presented by Holly
Houser.
AT THE 1753 BACHMANN PUBLICK HOUSE:
June 5 – 7pm – “The Founding of Easton: 1952” Colonial dinner theatre presented by
The Bachmann Players. $50 per person, reservations are required. RSVP 610.253.1222.
SIGAL MUSEUM
of the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society
342 Northampton Street, Easton
610.253.1222
Visit sigalmuseum.org for details on programs and events
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HANGOVERS
May be the Least of Your Problems From Drinking Wine
BY ADAM KLINE,
FOOD AND WINE CONSULTANT
Hangovers may be the
least of your problems
from drinking wine.
A recent lawsuit
has raised concerns
about wine drinkers
consuming high levels
of arsenic. The classaction lawsuit was filed
against 28 California
wineries. It claims after testing more than
1,000 bottles of wine, 83 of them contained
high levels of arsenic. Furthermore, the study
specifically targets cheaper wines like Franzia,
Sutter Home, Menage A Trois and Trader Joe’s
more commonly know “Two Buck Chuck.”
WHAT IS ARSENIC?
Arsenic is a poison that naturally occurs in soil.
Plant roots can assimilate it in the natural
course of growth. It can be a component
of pesticides. It can also enter wine that
is filtered for clarity using clay. Arsenic is
present in drinking water and in a variety of
foods. Federal regulations stipulate 10ppb
as an acceptable arsenic level for drinking
water based on a projected consumption of
two liters per person per day. There is no established “safe” level for wine in the
U.S., but may I suggest that if you drink 2 liters of wine a day, you just might have
bigger problems than arsenic?
Arsenic is a dangerous toxin, but, um… so is alcohol.
And sometimes so is the news.
IS THIS A CONSPIRACY?
This all sounds pretty scary, right. Well, it was meant to. These tests were done
the company “BeverageGrades.” In addition to being the people who brought
this story to all the major media outlets, also happen to want to sell their own
testing services to the wine industry. The day CBS News aired the segment on
the lawsuit, BeverageGrades sent out a news release offering its services to
provode “reassurance from arsenic in wine ”through “a tool for screening their
offering to ensure the quality of their supply chain.” This seems to be more than
just sheer coincidence. BeverageGrades is creating a fear within the public to
force winemakers to contract them.
THE FACTS:
The EPA’s threshold for acceptable amounts of arsenic in drinking water
is 10 parts per billion. As you can see, this is a very small amount, and it is
understandable if people get worried about wine that exceeds this level. But on
the other hand, one must think about how much water you drink relative to how
much wine you drink.
The average adult consumes somewhere around 2 liters of water per day. If you
truly love your wine, an adult will probably drink 1 full liter (about a bottle and
a half ) of wine on a celebrated day. But seven days a week? If that is the case,
alcoholism may be a bigger issue than arsenic poisoning. This is the amount you
would have to drink in order to get yourself a dose of arsenic that the EPA says
you should be able to consume in drinking water.
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But before you pour your wine down the sink, consider this: even arsenic
poisoning at levels below what will kill you have unmistakable symptoms:
brownish green spots on the hands, feet and sometimes trunk as well as white
lines in the fingernails. These can appear at low levels of arsenic intake, and
the risk increases as arsenic intake increases. If all the wine drinkers in Napa
Valley and across the country were consuming worrisome dangerously high
levels of arsenic, it would be hard to miss those spots, as well as symptoms
such as headaches, confusion, drowsiness and diarrhea.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
You should drink wine that works for you. My personal prejudices around
“works for you” include deliciousness, preferably sustainably-rendered
deliciousness, and preferably deliciousness that does not make me need
a second mortgage. Your prejudice-mileage may vary. The evidence so far
seems to indicate that the Poison Wine debacle is largely a bunch of hooey,
but expect debate to continue on that.
If you’re concerned about how clean your wine is, and that is a worthy
concern, seek out wineries that aggressively limit their environmental
impacts. They might be certified organic, they might be completely or
partially biodynamic, they probably pay close attention to their water
footprint, and they probably run smaller scale operations, pay employees
reasonably, and generally try to observe a Do No Harm ethic. They probably
cost more than the wines listed in the class action. And that is probably
justified, and worth supporting.
Arsenic is a dangerous toxin, but, um… so is alcohol. And sometimes so is the
news.
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Summer
Bridal Showcase
SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2015
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Champagne Welcome
Strolling Fashion Show
40+ Lehigh Valley Premier
Bridal Vendors
Complimentary Gourmet
Hors d’oeuvres
$7.00 • $10.00
in advance
at the door
TO REGISTER
Call 610-625-2220 or 610-625-2213
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