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and can produce the sounds of an orches tra. Flue pipes of various lengths can mimic stringed instruments and flutes, while reed pipes, with brass reeds at their base, can sound like oboes, trumpets, tubas, clarinets, and English or French horns. Each year, Schantz builds eight to 24 organs, which sell for $70,000 to $2.2 million, depending on their size and complexity. For organists, the hefty price is worth every penny. “It continues to amaze me,” says Jim Mismas, who plays a Schantz organ each Sunday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Akron, Ohio. “It’s singing, full, resonant and warm. It's one of the best I’ve ever played.” The songs of praise that resound in churches across the nation are testament to the talents of Schantz craftsmen, who maintain a rich tradition of perfecting pipe organs.^. Vivian Wagner is a writer based in New Concord. Ohio. To comment, view more photos or access the Schantz Organ Co. website, click on this story at americanprofile.com. M * ißrijft 111 Ifc' 4 1 si \ i « •' SHp ' .* •»■llllll§| m var, Ifjjg \« ;!■:i||||||i 1 IBS 1 |• | ;y| \ | |g|- Organ pipes produced by Schantz grace the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, N.J. www.americanprofile.com I didn't know that- Shingles had the potential to be serious. More importantly, I didn’t know I w as at risk. If You’ve had chickenpox, you’re at risk for this potentially serious disease. Nine out of ten adults in the United States have had chickenpox. You were probably one of them. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus can remain inactive in your body. If the virus becomes active again, it can cause Shingles. The older you get. vour risk for Shingles increases. As you get older, your immune system weakens. That means your risk tor Shingles increases. In fact, of the estimated 1 million cases of Shingles in the United States every year, almost half of them occur in adults age 60 or older. One out of two people who live to age 85 will have Shingles. Shingles can be painful and potentially serious. The first signs of Shingles may include itching, tingling, and burning. A few days later a blistering Ask about the facts. Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional today. M MERCK Copyright © 2007 Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Page 15 1. ‘\'it ’ Wm:'-. H? aNUßfcfc. 19 S *» -• H Hi • JH N jLrfjl k mßmw ’ Bjk, jqf-- rash appears, which can last up to 30 days. For most people, the pain associated with the rash lessens as it heals. However, for some people, Shingles may lead to pain that can last for months or even years after the rash heals. This is called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). The pain from PHN can range from burning or throbbing to pain that is stabbing or shooting. For many people with PHN, even the touch of soft clothing or a slight breeze against the skin can be painful. Shingles can lead to other serious complications that may include scarring, skin infections, muscle weakness, and decrease or loss of vision or hearing. For more information, call 1-SSB-574-4645 (l-SSS-S-SHINGLE) orvisitshingle3idk.com 20704568(1)-0V07-ZOS