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Now with summer behind us, we can look forward to enjoying the crisp and glorious colors and flavors the season brings. here’s just about no better time to live in the communities we enjoy here. Besides the natural beauty our region displays, there is no shortage of events and activities that enable you to take full advantage of the bounty at harvest time. Take a short drive in almost any direction and you arrive at a pick-it-yourself apple orchard, or pumpkin patch. Get your thrills and chills from a haunted corn maze and a hay ride, with the moon as your only guide… if you dare. Who can resist?

And after you’ve had your share of the great outdoors, bring some back inside while you sip your hot cider.

It’s a great time of year to get started on those home improvement projects that were put off because of the oppressive summer heat. We decided to bring the elegance of the season to your interior space with our Home feature and TheFork-1-1’s entertaining ideas. Whether you are adding crown molding to your living room or arranging table settings in your dining room, you will be amazed at how far a little creativity goes towards achieving a decadent touch. There is always something in each of our homes that needs painting, repairing or a room that needs that extra-special something new. Pick a room and start today.

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By Pattie Krukowski It was about 10 years ago that my husband and I bought our dream home. We had to borrow $1000 from my mother-in-law and use credit cards at closing but we did it anyway. Back then, we thought the house was fantastic just the way it was but also had dozens of ideas of how to make small improvements over time to really make it ours.

A decade later, many dream home owners are still looking at the same cookie cutter rooms framed by ordinary walls grounded by thin, simple baseboard.

Windows still wear the same uninspired shades that came with the house. You are surrounded by eggshell, ecru and other creative terms for off-white so, basically, it looks like the house was primed but the painting was never finished. Does this story speak to you?

Does your home make a statement? Or does it scream, “Who am I?!�

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Interior designers and decorators come in all shapes and sizes so make sure you choose one that you communicate well with.

You don’t have to move to get the living space you’ve always dreamed of. Clever design ideas can completely reinvent your existing home and bring your personality to the forefront. Your first task is to decide what your style really is and in order to do this, you merely have to pick up several interior decorator magazines to see what speaks to you. Visiting a designer showcase house in your area is always a fun way to get inspired, although most of them are not for the faint of heart as they usually showcase more cutting edge type styles. If you love a number of styles, you can always label yourself eclectic like I have. Interior designers and decorators come in all shapes and sizes so make sure you choose one that you communicate well with.

One of the simplest ways to elevate the status of any room in your home is to apply trim. Baseboard, crown molding, wainscoting, chair rails and shadow boxing create a finished look and can be found in appealing shapes and sizes to complement existing architectural characteristics. Crown moldings and baseboards can be stacked to create the look you want. Even off-white paint is new again when covering walls with dimension. The still life I painted in college almost makes me feel like a serious artist once hung on walls framed by a repetition of panel like squares. Bedrooms are bringing sexy back. 50 shades of grey, or any other tone that seduces you, speak volumes when painted from a high chair rail and below and with a complimentary or contrasting color painted above and on the ceiling. Textured wall paper, framed with squares takes a simple white ceiling to a higher level. Plain fireplace mantels invite a smolder when dressed with decorative cornices.

Valences find themselves at home even where drapes are not welcome. A friend that lives in Nantucket has an aversion to so-called window treatments and why wouldn’t she? The focal point of her interior style is what lies outside her walls. She chose to install either wooden or fabric covered valences on otherwise bare windows as her landscape outside invites privacy. Capping average existing kitchen cabinets with wide crown molding completely changes the personality of the room. Useless space above existing cabinets can be better utilized by stacking smaller cabinets above and then use crown molding to bridge the gap to the ceiling. Do you have stained cabinets? Stain new wood or faux paint to match.

Wallpaper, antique brick and creative artistry transform the average wall to the topic of conversation. After spending too much time in exposed brick walled taverns, we created our own tavern feel by installing veneer brick on the back wall of our family room. The brick was then lightly cream washed and then layered with gold and grey glaze to mimic the view out of the French doors leading to the antique brick patio. The other three walls are chair railed and shadow boxed and painted an opaque version of the cream wash used on the brick. If your goal is to make a one-of-a-kind statement, perhaps you will be lucky enough to commission the talents of an artist to

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transform your space from dull to dreamy. Murals are show stoppers that range from the convincing to the mythical. Kitchens bloom when illuminated with Trompe L’oeil. Every night is a black tie affair when a dining room ceiling becomes a canvas. Murals distinguish an enduring sense of confidence in one’s interior style. Together with the artist, you choose the illusion to live in.

What features and characteristics make your home noticeable? You decide.

Pattie Krukowski is a freelance writer currently residing in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

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Our mastery of trimwork includes the art of combining different moldings into one profile. The finished look is customized, distinguishing your home as truly unique.

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My approach to design is: Edit furnishings and accessories, choose the “right” paint color, and display interesting accessories... not 20 photos of your child at every age, and don’t shop at places like Home Goods but rather go to antique malls, art museum gift shops, or flea markets. Just because you own something, as in, “This vase was a gift from Aunt Sally…” is not a good enough reason to display it for the next 20 years.

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These green reproduction midcentury style leather chairs meet the eye with the surprise of the avant-garde. Susan Taylor turns her Bucks County store into a quirky lab for living.

Whatever your decorating challenge is take some cues from a designer who makes producing a surprise her signature style.

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e’ve all been there: “If only there was an extra room we could stash all of this in.” Every home has its stuff that could use a better system of organization. (Hail George Carlin.) For 30 years, Closets by Design has been designing custom solutions to this common dilemma. “Every design we create maximizes the space available while creating an inviting environment that you will want to be in.” explains Charles Waterman, owner.

And in this case, “custom” doesn’t mean it has to cost a fortune. Waterman explains, “A designer will come to your home to give you expert ideas, and from those ideas, you can choose the right blend of form and function that fits your budget.”

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Closets by Design knows exactly what questions to ask to make your transition to simpler living a breeze. The designer meets with you with one goal: to understand what your needs are and then to translate them into a design that fits your lifestyle. This includes taking inventory of the clothing in your closet, items in your garage and the type of office equipment and filing you have in your home office. “Once finalized, the design is sent to our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Chester County. After it is manufactured

to our clients’ exact specifications, we send out our expert installation team,” says Waterman.

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“The name is Closets by Design, so of course we do wonderful things with your closets, but we also have the best solutions for other areas, such as your garage.” Waterman says, “Our garage cabinets are the best available, each cabinet is its own unit—it does not share a panel with the adjacent cabinet. This means that each cabinet is not only stronger, but is modular and allows for future design changes as your family or hobbies change.” All construction is made of exceedingly durable materials. Choices include accessories to hold almost anything from bikes, baseball bats, golf clubs, and tennis racquets to hunting equipment, gardening tools, and kids’ toys. Built in to every design is the agility to maximize space by moving items around as needs change. Systems are installed to a wide variety of surfaces, including dry wall, directly to studs, concrete, brick or cinderblock.

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It’s Nothing Short of Revolutionary: Building by Lifestyle, The New Trend.

Building a new home can be a really fun and rewarding experience. The new trend is buildersworking with the buyers to find the lifestyle details that will make the new home fit their needs perfectly. Working with design experts, architects and land experts together they engineer thehome of the buyers’ dreams within their budget.

Studio(e) has this down to a science.

Rotelle Development Company has created a system that both guards and guides their clients as they craft custom dream homes. Consumers benefit from 27 years of in-house expertise and vetted trade partners all under one roof, all while enjoying the process. From lot selection to financing, from architect to designer, Rotelle celebrates the client and makes owning a custom home fiscally attainable.

It’s the magic formula for fulfilling the American Dream, and only Rotelle Development Company has it at their newly christened tour de force, Studio(e).

From the sandbox housing miniature land lots with exchangeable features to the Expressions scattered throughout the studio’s open interior, Rotelle has produced a pitch-perfect environment in which to create a home that fits your everything. “We want our studio space to reflect our passion for designing and building unique homes in an enjoyable and comforting atmosphere,” says CEO Peter Rotelle.

And it does.

Studio(e) reflects owner Peter Rotelle’s creativity and innovation at every turn. And what’s more, Rotelle has done something few other builders have achieved, they’re fun to work with.

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“A home is the most expensive purchase you’ll make, so we believe it should be enjoyable, relaxing, and yes – fun,” says Rotelle. On clear days, visitors can tell time via the human sundial near the building’s entrance or have Peter grill up some grub on the patio, a Rodin-inspired frog evaluating the scene from his perch atop a firewood-infused wall.

The adventure customers experience inside Studio(e)’s carefully restored historic building is every bit as unique as what they enjoy outside . In fact, part of Rotelle’s allure is their philosophy that homes should be built from the inside out. “We begin by asking customers to tell us about their lives. Do they have children? What are their hobbies? Are they active? Enjoy cooking?

Sip wine on the patio, explore the Expressions, dig in the sandbox. Dream big, and do so knowing everything you’ll need is under one roof: Rotelle’s Studio (e) - and soon your very own custom home.

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After we learn what makes them unique, we can begin to plan their dream home. The customers are the main ingredient in our custom homes,” concludes Chief Designer Renee Pratt.

Pratt, part of the trifecta of builder, designer, and architect that solidifies Rotelle’s dream-team, identifies Studio(e)’s Expressions – personal home customizations – as a facet that distinguishes them from competitors. “The studio is peppered with Expression options, from convertible closets and chalkboard walls in the bedroom to wine rooms, basement bars, pet areas, and kitchen utensil endcaps.” Best of all, exploration of these options is tactile, kinesthetic, and visual. “This experience is in 3D,” says architect Heather Ryan. “People understand the world with all of their senses. No decision this important - what features to include in your forever-home - should be made from flat, 2D images.”

Rotelle applies this ideology to their land lots, too. Studio(e) houses a revolutionary, miniature sandbox: toys included.

What does a 20 foot driveway look like? A circular drive?

Which direction should the house face? Should we plant trees or remove them? Clients can creatively manipulate all facets of their future homestead with the confidence of knowing the experts have their backs. Literally, since Rotelle’s Studio(e) employs a proprietary lot scrub process.

Says Rotelle: “It takes the risk out of purchasing land by ‘scrubbing’ the property to identify improvement costs and building issues before buying.”

Incorporated in 1989, Rotelle Development Company’s 27 years of experience affords them the benefit of partnering with those “who are superior in their fields,” says Rotelle.

“Soil scientists, lumber suppliers, construction loans that roll into 30 year fixed mortgages: we only do business with those we trust. That’s how we provide our customers with the best experience, product, and price.”

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Harvest Your Home for Entertaining The fall season is unquestionably the best time of year for embellishing your home with nature’s bounty, inviting the outdoors to your indoors.

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he final life cycle for most plants, trees and vegetables before winter’s wrath is the fall harvest.

Fortunately living along the mid-Atlantic coast, we witness the ultimate fall landscape during this time of year. With ease and imagination, you can create cost-effective beauty for your home.

Start by identifying areas in your house that you tend to decorate during the holiday season such as a wall unit, above your kitchen cabinets, coffee table, and dining table.

If you have a fireplace with a mantel this is a good starting place because most fireplaces are focal points of a room.

Now take a step back and notice your year-round color palette and start with those colors. The mistake most people make when seasonally decorating is that they buy stuff that looked good in the store. Actually decorating for an entire season versus holiday specific is the best bang for your buck and you won’t feel obligated to take anything down the next day.

Size matters, specifically, scale; and don’t be afraid of utilizing oversized elements such as large branches from any tree in the maple family which tends to change color first in the season and will bring a warm organic tone to your interior. Look at your immediate outdoor landscape because if you can see it and cut it… it’s free. What do you see?

Goldenrod, oak tree leaves, and cornstalks. They all have a natural color that compliments the others in tones of natural husk, Indian corn, pomegranates… and hay bales, which not only have quiet color but texture too.

Let’s get inspired. Large garden supply stores sell home décor items and tend to merchandise and style vignettes which can provide a great source of influence for decorating ideas. If you see something you like in a store – take a

picture with your phone and look at it when you’re at home.

In keeping with the spirit of the Fork-1-1, where food and entertaining information flow from the tip of the tine to your mind’s eye, the next step is to incorporate these seasonal elements into the perfect table setting. You can enjoy these ideas all season long. Your tablescape should be a multitude of layered colors, textures and patterns. Bright orange may be a color that doesn’t flatter your home. However, you can spray paint pumpkins a metallic gold or flat white for a rich contrast for as little as two dollars. Colored aromatic candles or tea lights will always bring the smell of the season indoors too.

Remember when styling your table or centerpiece to keep it low to the table so your guest is able to see across the table. Place your runner down the center of the table and position larger items like sugar pumpkins which are the perfect size and scale, clustered with smaller pumpkins and gourds intermittently for balance. If you want to have autumn leaves to use year after year purchase a sleeve of preserved leaves from a floral supply or craft store and keep them in a plastic bag for storage when not in use. Another fun theme is a bowl of caramels, a basket of apples, walnuts in the shell and a jar of sticks suggesting to your friends you’re going to make chewy gooey caramel apples as a treat. Spices and herbs too are interesting elements for embellishing your table. Clear jars or vases with long sticks of cinnamon, bouquets of sage, rosemary or lavender and strands of ivy can be worked into any grouping of fall elements.

Working outwards from the centerpiece to individual place settings can prove to be a wonderful extension of your table’s theme. Colored glass goblets and patterned napkins tied with raffia or twine brings a look together. The perfect personal touch is a place card to let each guest know where he and she are to be seated. These can be made from mini pumpkins with names written in gold or green marker. Alternatively, you can make a deep cut in the pumpkin to accommodate a name card.

Now in the kitchen, for your menu consider using all types of squash and root vegetables, all possessing beautiful organic color; subtle yellows, greens and purples come to life in a simple basket, and even better in a stockpot for soup. Root vegetables have a long shelf life in dry storage which is why they tended to be staples for earlier generations, commonly used in ragouts and stews. Butternut and acorn squash are ideal for making a comforting soup enhanced with chicken stock, cream, butter and sprinkled with cinnamon and cracked pepper.

This season, take a closer look at Mother Nature’s work; she’s an exterior designer extraordinaire. “Fall” in love and harvest your home for the season.

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All summer long, our ovens are filled with fruity pies filled with peaches, berries, and more. But once the temperature drops, we switch to fall flavors like pumpkin, apple, and pear. Whether you’re making dessert for a holiday feast or just want something sweet, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite pie recipes.

Apple Butter Pie

Imagine a pumpkin pie made with jarred apple butter in place of the usual canned pumpkin. It’s the perfect homebaked treat to cap off a cozy autumn supper. We suggest a sprinkling of pecan pieces over the whipped cream or ice cream before serving. We also opted for grated fresh nutmeg.

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 2 1/4 pounds’ apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices (6 cups) • 1/2-3/4 cup Dulce De Leche or caramel ice cream topping, slightly warmed • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)

Ingredients • 1 1/2 cups apple butter • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 3 large eggs, slightly beaten • 1 cup evaporated milk • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional) • Chopped pecans and/or freshly grated nutmeg (optional) • 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell (recipe follows)

Directions 1. Prepare and roll out Single Crust Pie Shell pastry. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry. Trim overhang to an even 1 inch all the way around. Tuck the crust under and flute the edges. Do not prick pastry. Line pastry with a double thickness of foil; add pie weights, if you like. Bake in a 400 degrees F oven for 15 minutes to partially bake pastry shell.

Remove foil and pie weights. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F.

Directions 1. In a large bowl, stir together apple butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in eggs. Gradually add evaporated milk, mixing well.

2. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust. Bake in a 350-degree oven 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack. If you like, serve with whipped cream, pecans and/or grated nutmeg.

Caramel Apple Pie

Caramel-dipped apples inspire this dessert this fall season.

A mantle of flour-sugar-butter crumbs bakes crisp over the sliced crisp-tart Cortland apples. Each serving gets a spoonful of caramel topping and a sprinkling of toasted nuts.

Ingredients • Single Crust Pie Shell (Helen Fletcher’s No Fail Pie Crust) • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour • 2/3 cup sugar • 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces • 1 cup sugar

2. For crumb topping: In a medium bowl, stir together flour and the 2/3 cup sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup sugar and cinnamon.

Add apple slices. Gently toss until coated. Transfer apple mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate. Press fruit gently with your hands to provide a relatively flat, mounded surface on which to add the crumb topping. Sprinkle crumb topping over apple mixture. To prevent overbrowning, loosely cover pie with foil.

4. Place pie plate on middle shelf in oven; place foillined baking sheet on lower rack beneath pie. Bake in a 375-degree F oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes more or until fruit is tender, filling is bubbly and crumb topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack at least 2 hours before serving.

5. To serve, drizzle with warm Dulce De Leche and sprinkle with nuts. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if you like. Makes 8 servings.

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Pumpkin-Gingersnap Pie

Crushed gingersnap cookies and pumpkin-pie spice add zip to the filling of this creamy pie. It’s an Amish recipe served at special occasions such as weddings.

• 1 cup coarsely crushed gingersnaps (about 12 to 14) • 3/4 cup chopped pecans • 1 recipe Graham Cracker Crust* (see recipe below) • Crushed gingersnaps (optional) • Whipped cream (optional)

Ingredients • 1 4-serving-size package cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half, light cream, or milk • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin • 1 cup whipped cream

Directions 1. In a medium saucepan, cook pudding mix according to package directions, except substitute the 1-1/2 cups halfand-half for the 2 cups liquid and stir in pumpkin pie spice before cooking.

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2. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in the pumpkin. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Let stand for 1-1/2 hours or until nearly at room temperature. Stir mixture gently. Fold in the 1 cup whipped cream and the 1 cup coarsely crushed gingersnaps.

3. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the pecans on the bottom of Graham Cracker Crust. Transfer pumpkin mixture to piecrust. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours or until firm. Before serving, sprinkle with remaining pecans. Garnish with additional crushed gingersnaps and whipped cream, if you like. Store in refrigerator. Makes 8 servings. note * If you wish to start with a purchased graham cracker crust, buy 1 deep-dish crust or 2 of the shallow crusts.

Graham Cracker Crust

Ingredients • 1/3 cup butter • 1/4 cup sugar • 1 1/4 cups crushed graham crackers (about 18 crackers) Directions Melt butter. Stir in sugar. Add graham cracker crumbs.

Toss to mix well. Spread mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie plate. Press onto bottom and side to form a firm, even crust. Chill in the refrigerator about 1 hour or until firm.

Triple Pear Pie with Walnut Crust

You can’t mistake the fruit in this cardamom-spiced beauty.

Pear nectar and dried pears complement thick slices of fresh, juicy Bosc pears.

Ingredients • 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut up • 1/4 cup shortening, chilled and cut up • 1/3-1/2 cup ice water • 2/3 cup pear nectar or apple juice • 3/4 cup chopped dried pears or golden raisins • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 8 ripe bosc pears • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 2 teaspoons water • Coarse white decorating sugar Directions 1. In a food processor, combine the walnuts, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and the salt, pulsing with several on/off turns until walnuts are finely ground. Add 2 1/2 cups flour and pulse until combined. Add cold butter and shortening and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle the cold water, about a tablespoon at a time, through feed tube while pulsing until mixture just begins to come together (do not over process). Mixture should still be slightly crumbly, but come together with your hands when gently squeezed. Gather dough into a ball, divide it in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap disks in plastic wrap and chill while preparing pie filling.

2. In a small saucepan, bring pear nectar to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add dried pears, cardamom, and nutmeg; remove from heat and set aside.

3. In a large bowl combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and 3 tablespoons flour. Peel, core, and slice pears 1/2-inch thick; add to sugar mixture in bowl. Toss pears to coat with sugar mixture. Add undrained dried pear mixture and toss to combine.

4. On a lightly floured surface roll out one disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Ease pastry into a 9-inch pie plate, allowing pastry to extend over edge. In a small bowl combine egg and 2 teaspoons water. Lightly brush pastry with some of the egg mixture. Spoon pear mixture evenly into pastry-lined pie plate. Trim pastry to edge of pie plate.

5. Roll out remaining pastry on the floured surface to an 11-inch circle. Cut slits in top pastry and place over filling.

Fold top pastry under bottom pastry and crimp edges to seal.

Brush with egg mixture and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

6. Loosely cover pie with foil to prevent overbrowning.

Bake in a 375 degrees F oven for 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes more or until pastry is golden, pears are tender, and filling is bubbly (if necessary, cover with foil the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent overbrowning.) Cool on a wire rack.

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Magic Of Christmas eeney’s in Feasterville, has been a Bucks County family business and treasured institution for almost seven decades. Originally this roadside garden center resided on farmland where their own nursery stock was grown to the 35,000 sq. ft. garden, gift, patio and Christmas destination that it is today. Thousands of people will go through Feeney’s this holiday season making it a holiday tradition for over three generations.

In 1976, Feeney’s expanded and renovated their small mom and pop building into a spacious new facility. To fill their new larger structure they created a small English style village with buildings and brick walkways. Visitors could walk through and peek in the windows to watch animated elves baking holiday cookies or hammering new toys while little girls were skating outside. It was a popular destination for class trips. Yellow school buses lined their parking lot - and eventually families came together and the little garden center at Feeney’s became the big garden center that was Bucks County’s holiday destination.

$25,000,00 for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. Now that is what the holiday is about! This season be sure to bring your own camera and be a part of this exciting cause!

Every year, families young and old come to feel the excitement of the season. Parents who brought their own children, now are enjoying their grandchildren’s eyes brighten with all the glistening lights, whimsical and elegant displays.Come visit displays galore- from ceiling to floor.

Most of all, Feeney’s creates the magic of Christmas that transcend time. It’s a place where generations of families come together as one in community spirit.

A visit to Feeney’s can be summed up by the visitors themselves who say, “It isn’t Christmas until we’ve been to Feeney’s”.

1134 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053 (215) 322-4300 www.feeneys.com

As the elves got weary and the skaters grew tired Feeney’s decided to expand again and change their displays to encompass the entire store and offer more holiday decorating ideas, gifts, ornaments, textiles and all things holiday.

Every November (this year November 9th), they offer a holiday decorating seminar night, full of creative ideas to give your home a burst of holiday magic. This highly attended evening is a favorite tradition for many who make it a fun and educational night out. Past classes have included inspirational tree decorating ideas, the art of artificial tree fluffing, holiday lighting to enhance your home, decorating and flower arranging. Be sure to attend- always a fun night.

During the month of November they also offer various events, featuring guided tours of their store given by their in-house decorators, free ice cream, crafts, live animals and of course Santa. Check their website at www.feeneys.com for this years exact dates and times.

Two years ago, they saw a charitable opportunity to work together as a community and give back to those in need and so the “Santa Cause Campaign” began. In the last two years through $5.00 donations they raised over Volume 8 | Issue 5 Local Living 39

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Bellview Winery Wines Reviewed for You

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ellview Winery of Landisville is located in southern New Jersey, just north of Vineland. Prior to becoming a winery, Bellview was known for their produce, “Jersey fruits and vegetables” for over 80 years. Today they have 40 acres of vineyards, with over 20 varietals cultivated, leading to a full variety of wines from reds and whites to fruit, desserts, sparkling and port wines.

Agriculture is the tradition and is exhibited in the estate wines produced since 2000.

Wines tasted included a Bellview Viognier, Cabernet Franc and Solavita.

Viognier (vee-ohn-YAY) is a wine grape varietal of European origin, which nearly became extinct in the 1960. Over the past 30 years, the popularity of this grape has increased, yet it is still not a well known to many. Grapes require a long, warm growing season typical of southern New Jersey climate. Bellview’s Viognier (2012) meets expectations having a pleasant fruity and floral aroma smooth to the palate with a clean finish. It is dry with a citrus undertone. Bellview’s Viognier works well with salsa and spicy foods.

Served chilled it is a good sipper wine for a warm summer evening.

Cabernet Franc (Cah-bur-nay Frahnk) is a major grape varietal typically grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Bellview’s Cabernet Franc (2012) demonstrates typical characteristics with a fruity berry aroma and peppery tones. It is Light bodied, strong in flavor but not

overpowering. Often Cab Franc is suggested in combination with Greek cuisine. However, Bellview’s Cabernet Franc would go well with mild to sharp cheeses, and it combines well with many foods including poultry, steaks, pizza and vegetable dishes.

Solavita is a red table wine offered by Bellview. It is a dry, medium bodied, light in color red wine. The Solavita has a berry aroma and a well-defined cherry flavor to the taste, with a finish that holds its essence. There is a peppery undertone and is somewhat tannic. This wine will work well with hearty food and pasta dishes.

Overall this red wine is expected to meet the expectations on the label, a Red Table Wine.

Bellview Winery is not far from destinations traveled to by many of our regional neighbors.

Just off route 40 and east of Route 55 near Vineland, one can make this a day trip destination or a stop off while heading to or from the Shore. The tasting room is open 7 days a week, along with a picnic area that provides an opportunity for wining and dining. Bellview also hosts various events annually. Check their website, www.bellviewwinery.com, for additional details.

Chuck Grubbs lives in Bucks County, PA. Being a wine enthusiast that always enjoys a visit to a winery on his travels throughout the world, he experiments in wine making as a hobby to entertain family and friends.

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What Should I Pack in My Kid’s Lunchbox?

By JoannaChodorowska

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his is a question I get from clients all the time! “How do I pack healthier lunches for my children?” When I was growing up, we lived five houses from school and I came home for lunch most days. Mom always made us something wholesome: salad or a green vegetable, sometimes half a sandwich with leftovers from dinner or a tuna salad with celery and kidney beans.

There was usually a fruit for dessert, sometimes a cookie. And yes, in case you are wondering, my friends wondered back then what I was eating – what, no chips? No Ho Ho’s? Mom had it right back then, and you can too.

So what can you do? Make dinners at home, and help your children make their own lunches. Some fun vegetables you can pack for snacks are regular carrots, sugar snap peas, corn on the cob, or cut up red or orange peppers. If you pack a sandwich, choose lean meats and non-processed lunch meats. Make your own turkey breast and slice it up for sandwiches.

It is a lot more economical, even if you buy organic turkey breast vs. counter-bought items full of nitrates and sodium. Yuk! But you have to make sure you add at least two to three large leaves of a green lettuce (Bibb, red leaf, romaine, green leaf, all good choices). Choose a multi-grain bread, or even gluten-free multi-grain bread. (Udi’s brand makes great choices.) If you choose to use mayonnaise, use the real stuff, not the non-fat, chemical full version. If you use butter, try to use a grass-fed dairy butter – again, use real butter, not the manufactured kind. Then pack a fruit. Make it a different fruit every day of the week. Variety makes it fun. My mom used to cut the hamburgers from dinner in half (smaller discs) for our sandwiches and used rye bread over wheat. This is how we always ate, so it was not a surprise for us at lunch time. Sometimes we had soup – remember those Thermos containers just for soup? Why not make your own and pack it for your kids? At least you will know what the ingredients are and know it was also made with love, not 1700 mg of sodium per ½ cup serving.

The next step to making healthy choices is to start reading the labels on the products you buy. You will want to avoid these ingredients: high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated

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fat, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners (including Splenda, sucralose, aspartame, and Nutrasweet), preservatives (sodium nitrate and nitrate, sodium erythorbate, diisocyanate, etc.) and any ingredient that basically is not a real food. So replace Doritos with Garden Of Eatin’ brand chips. Replace Gatorade with plain water and lemon wedges. Choose natural peanut butter (or almond or cashew butter) instead of Jiff or Skippy. These small changes can make a big difference in nutrition as well in your children’s behavior. Just because it is convenient does not always mean it is healthy. Choose wisely, but start making those healthier choices at home, so you can plan your lunch meals better, too.

Joanna K Chodorowska, BA, NC, is a nutritionist, swim instructor, triathlete coach and competitive triathlete. She is the founder of Nutrition in Motion specializing in personalized nutrition programs for health minded individuals. To get started on a lifelong healthy plan, visit www.n-im.net for more information.

Lancaster Arts Hotel: History and Luxury Paired to Perfection

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n case you haven’t heard, Lancaster, Pa., is having a heyday, and Lancaster Arts Hotel provides a luxury, first row seat to the very best the town has to offer.

Situated in the heart of downtown, Lancaster Arts Hotel has been outfitted with deluxe accommodations within a one-of-a-kind historic landmark. Every room is decked in original works of art, with a special emphasis on local Pennsylvania artists. The collection includes some of Lancaster’s finest pieces, and has been valued at a worth over $300,000.

In addition to this unique and inspired setting, there’s also everything else a modern guest needs to feel at home, from an on-site restaurant to fitness facilities.

The 63 guestrooms and suites have been appointed with comfort as well as beauty in mind. In keeping with the heritage of the historic former tobacco warehouse that houses the hotel, the décor includes handcrafted furnishings, exposed

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ceiling beams and brick walls. It is a spectacular setting for the artwork, and a distinctive synergy is created by the designer’s thoughtful placement of 21st century comforts as well.

There’s Wi-Fi Internet access, iPod docking stations, HDTV, flat-screen televisions, and more.

Named after tobacco inspector, John J. Jeffries, the on-site restaurant has become a popular destination for locals as well as guests. The chefs and owners work with local farmers to incorporate fresh produce into the menu as well as many other organic delectables. Also served are locally made cheeses and bison from a local buffalo farm. Because of the advantages of the partnership with the local farmers, a daily bounty is available and the menu is always changing to serve up homegrown goodness.

Book your stay at Lancaster Arts Hotel and plan your trip to see for yourself what all of the buzz is about.

For more information, visit www.lancasterartshotel.com or call (1-866) 720-ARTS (2787).

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ASK Matt - Marri of forgiving and forgetting his humongous transgression. Your husband violated the rules you thought you were both living by. It’ s not his place to determine when he has restored your sense of trust in him. He must prove his trustworthiness to you. In addition, you and he must renegotiate a new relationship from the ground up” one that works for both of you, not just one of you.

Dear Matt, My husband and I are in the process of a divorce. He says he needs time to think about whether he loves me and wants to be with me. Now, even though the divorce is still proceeding, he has decided that he loves me and wants to be with me. I am now the one who is questioning whether I love him and want to be with him. Can you help? P. In Wayne It sounds as if you are both second guessing your marriage. Everyone has doubts, especially in a divorce situation. At least your husband was honest about his feelings for you instead of going off and having an affair.

After some `time-out,' he has decided that he wants you and now it's up to you to decide how you really feel about him. Forgiveness is easy when we think of how imperfect we all are. Is it the thought of his questioning his love for you and going through with the divorce that hurts, or have you really lost how you once felt for him?

Spending some time in marriage therapy would help both of you clarify your feelings for each other. If you do decide to stay together, it's important for you both to talk about how you can strengthen your marriage and your commitment to each other.

Dear Matt: I am a 40-year-old woman whose husband had an affair half a decade ago. I have worked things out with him but still feel hurt and betrayed when I see or hear something that reminds me of his infidelity. He doesn’t’ t like to talk about it anymore since he is trying to move on. R. In Paoli It doesn’t’ t sound as if you’ ve worked things out with your husband at all. It sounds as if he’ s struck a one-sided deal” he doesn’t’ t have to talk about the affair in the name of "moving on" while you’re stuck with the untenable task

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Dear Matt: My husband and I have been married for four years. We are just not connecting with each other lately and I've been unhappy for a long time. Nothing seems good between us anymore. He doesn't want to do anything, just comes home from work and plops himself in front of the TV. Our anniversary came and went without a card.

So, did Mother's Day and my birthday. We haven't exchanged anything beyond a hug for months. What do you think I should do? R. In Chester Springs The key to a successful long-term relationship is communication. Even at your worst moments, the lines of communication need to be open, and it seems that in your case, they have already shut down. Have you told your husband how you've been feeling? Have you asked him what's going on in his life lately? He may be under unusual pressure at work or be having a physical problem that he's not discussing, or something else that neither of us can guess. Try preparing his favorite meal or going out to his favorite restaurant--doing whatever it is that will create a comfortable climate for you to discuss your relationship.

Try not to attack him as a person, but to discuss from both points of view how you've been acting towards each other. Before assuming or attacking, give him a chance to say what's been going on and do your best to state how you've been feeling and what your part is in the perpetuation of this low point in your relationship.

Hopefully, you can come to a mutually agreed upon conclusion to the discussion, including further conversation and, hopefully, some renewed awakening in your relationship. If you still feel that you need help, think about a marriage counselor or therapist. If your husband does not want to go for counseling, then go by yourself. Build your self-esteem so that you do not totally rely on your husband's attention. Go out with your own friends, try some volunteer work, take yourself out for a long walk or a pleasant lunch. Whatever

iage / Divorce happens, don't be afraid to communicate. It can only make things better in the long run.

Dear Matt, I have been married for 6 years and have a 6-year-old daughter. In our fourth year of marriage I had an affair.

I told him about the affair, asked him to leave, and soon after, broke up with the other man. My husband also had a relationship when we were separated. We reconciled and have been together for a year since our breakup. Now he says that he thought that he had forgiven me, but he really hasn't. He has always been angry about what happened in the past and says that he doesn't think he loves me anymore. I love my husband so much, but he is afraid that I might stray again even though I have been faithful for a year and have every intention of staying faithful. He is not emotional with me and doesn't give me much attention. Is it over or can we get past this? F. In Villanova It might surprise you to know that many relationship issues can be resolved, but only if both parties are willing. Yes, you did wrong, but you did admit your affair, you separated, and he too was with someone else during that time. As far as I'm concerned, the past is the past if people can forgive and forget. For your husband to continually blame you for all his pain and anger is not reasonable or fair. Don't accept all this guilt. You were honest with him and accepted responsibility for what you did. Now you need to insist that he come to grips with his antagonism and disillusionment. We're all in charge of our own feelings. If he can't get over the past, your life will be miserable. It will be very difficult for both of you to move on if he continually questions your love and commitment and is emotionally unavailable.

Dear Matt, I'm in love with a married man. I really need your advice and counseling on the matter as I am so confused. R. In West Chester It's not my place to say whether you should have started an affair with a married man. What concerns me is that you come out of this experience as painlessly as possible with maximum lessons learned. Let me say straight off that married men are often still in love with their wives and have no plans to leave their marriages. So, if that is the source of your confusion, you can clear it up right

PROFILE away by accepting the situation for what it is. If you hope for more of a a future commitment, you might end up very hurt and disappointed. If, on the other hand, you believe this man has real feelings for you, make him prove it by refusing to continue with him until he has finalized his obligations to his wife and is ready to be with you. I do believe seeking some counseling would be a very good idea.

Dear Matt, I'm just wondering whether you can give me some advice. My partner and I have been together for three and half years. We have two girls from previous marriages, and our wonderful son who is 18 months. We have just recently bought our dream house and are very happy together. My problem is that my partner had a very brief six-month marriage before we met. It ended very bitterly. Also, his first long term relationship did not end well. He says that this time it's so different and he feels in his heart that this is real love. I know that he does love me but is afraid of getting hurt again. I would love to get married but I'm not sure how to approach the subject. We talked about it early in our relationship, but I sense that he is very reluctant to discuss marriage. Can you help, please? M. In Philadelphia I agree that your guy is probably a bit gun-shy and it's understandable given his background. Unfortunately, this is his issue to resolve and you can only offer support, not a remedy. I think you need to trust that the future will work out since you are both so happy. Although, I realize, after over three years, you might be getting a bit impatient, but it's the old story of `if it isn’t broke, don't fix it.' A marriage license is only a formality. You already have it all. I believe that you feel a bit insecure because of your partner's history. Marriage won't cure that. You must be strong enough to love without promises and he must be strong enough to eventually put aside his fears.

Try to broach the subject of marriage again, gently, without pressure. If that doesn't work, maybe you could both benefit from some counseling.

Matthew Weldon Gelber MS Psychotherapist The Weldon Center - Main Line 20 Mystic Lane Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355 Phone- 610.310.5898 Website- www.mattgelber.com Email- matthew.gelber@att.net

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ecycling, Repurposing and Reusing are all popular ecycling, Repurposing and Reusing are all popular terms in the world today. For the creative type, fashterms in the world today. For the creative type, fashionable and thrifty ways to reuse that favorite item ionable and thrifty ways to reuse that favorite item from last season for the current one is easy. Those of us who from last season for the current one is easy. Those of us who need a little more direction, having a starting point is always need a little more direction, having a starting point is always helpful. Here are three items that I am sure every fashionhelpful. Here are three items that I am sure every fashionable woman owns: a jacket, a scarf and a pin. able woman owns: a jacket, a scarf and a pin.

We all have a jacket that we love and cannot bear to get rid We all have a jacket that we love and cannot bear to get rid of. A jacket can be easily tailored to make the waist smaller. of. A jacket can be easily tailored to make the waist smaller.

Small adjustments to the beloved style, like tapering the Small adjustments to the beloved style, like tapering the shoulder, can easily and economically, bring it up to date. A shoulder, can easily and economically, bring it up to date. A tailor is less expensive than purchasing a new jacket, which tailor is less expensive than purchasing a new jacket, which can cost hundreds of dollars. Remember small adjustments, can cost hundreds of dollars. Remember small adjustments, not redesigning, is the economical way to go. not redesigning, is the economical way to go.

Second item up for recycling is scarves, because they are so Second item up for recycling is scarves, because they are so versatile. You may or may not wear them around your neck, versatile. You may or may not wear them around your neck, but you can also tie it on a bag for fall, or around the waist but you can also tie it on a bag for fall, or around the waist

of your new tailored jacket. Larger ones can be tied into of your new tailored jacket. Larger ones can be tied into wrap dresses, all easier than you think for a fun new twist. wrap dresses, all easier than you think for a fun new twist.

Scarves can give a pop of color to a chain belt by threading Scarves can give a pop of color to a chain belt by threading it through. it through.

For a fun new accessory and updated look instantly, update a For a fun new accessory and updated look instantly, update a scarf with a pin that you have not worn in a while. Pins come scarf with a pin that you have not worn in a while. Pins come and go in fashion! Wrap a smaller scarf around your neck, and go in fashion! Wrap a smaller scarf around your neck, tie in the front, and attach a complementary colored pin. tie in the front, and attach a complementary colored pin.

Crystal is awesome since it allows the color to pop through.

Crystal is awesome since it allows the color to pop through.

Pins can also be added to shorten a longer necklace, making Pins can also be added to shorten a longer necklace, making a choker and giving a new look. Simply pin over the closure a choker and giving a new look. Simply pin over the closure currently on the item and voila! If you put it all together, currently on the item and voila! If you put it all together, your new fitted jacket and pin and scarf accessory with a pair your new fitted jacket and pin and scarf accessory with a pair of skinny dark jeans and you have a brand new look for fall of skinny dark jeans and you have a brand new look for fall that is definitely on trend! that is definitely on trend!

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wo orthopedic surgeons have joined St. Luke’s University Health Network to provide specialty care for patients in the Quakertown region. Scott Doroshow, DO and James Lachman, MD are now part of St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care at St. Luke’s Hospital - Quakertown Campus.

TREATING THE SHOULDER AND KNEE

Dr. Doroshow, a native of the Philadelphia suburbs, is a boardcertified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the shoulder and knee. Consistent with the Network’s philosophy of treating injuries in a minimally invasive manner whenever possible, Dr. Doroshow is passionate about knee and shoulder preservation, typically utilizing arthroscopic surgery. “I have a particular passion for cartilage restoration, meniscus transplantation and ligament reconstruction about the knee. In the shoulder, preserving the native joint is always my goal,” explains Dr. Doroshow.

Dr. Doroshow’s patients include high school and college athletes, recreationally active sports enthusiasts and middle-aged individuals suffering from everyday wear and tear on their knees and shoulders.

Whether someone needs to get back on the field or back to enjoying their daily routine, Dr. Doroshow is committed to educating his patients. Treating patients with a conservative approach, the utilization of bracing, injections and physical therapy are all treatment options prior to a surgery. “Having been a patient myself I appreciate how much consideration goes into these decisions. I make sure patients fully understand the nature of their problem, the treatment options and possible risks involved with their decision,” says Dr. Doroshow.

Dr. Doroshow, a Penn State alumnus, graduated from and completed his residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and

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completed his fellowship in orthopedic sports surgery at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN)/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). He is specially trained to evaluate and treat the following conditions: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries Meniscus injuries Articular cartilage injuries Medial collateral ligament tear (MCL) Lateral collateral ligament tear (LCL) Patellar (knee cap) dislocation/instability Patellar maltracking Patellar malalignment Patellar tendinitis Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries Knee arthritis Knee sprain Rotator cuff tears Labrum tears Shoulder dislocation Bursitis Fractured or broken clavicle (collarbone) Frozen shoulder Shoulder arthritis Shoulder fracture Shoulder tendinopathy Shoulder replacement, including reverse total shoulder

Dr. Doroshow is seeing patients at St. Luke’s Quakertown Bone & Joint Institute and the Upper Perkiomen Outpatient Center in Pennsburg.

FOOT AND ANKLE CARE

James Lachman, MD enjoys the challenge of helping patients with complex foot and ankle problems. He believes successful outcomes rely on establishing a physician-patient relationship, which he fosters by taking time to listen and understand the concerns of his patients and setting appropriate expectations through patient education.

With 28 bones in the foot and ankle, it doesn’t take much for a complicated problem to arise. Dr. Lachman regularly evaluates and offers personalized treatment programs for a variety of patients ranging from the high school football player with a twisted ankle, to the weekend warrior suffering with heel pain, to the older individual with nagging pain in the foot.

Dr. Lachman’s minimally invasive approach often includes: activity modification (avoiding activities that cause pain or discomfort); orthotics, shoe wear modifications and bracing to immobilize the affected joint, diagnostic and therapeutic steroid injections.

Surgical advancements over the last 40 years have resulted in the minimally invasive foot and ankle procedures available today. “Minimally invasive surgeries utilizing poke-hole incisions provide many benefits to patients including an accelerated recovery time, minimized pain, less scarring and the surgical risk is typically lower,” explains Dr. Lachman. “With less down-time, more people can take advantage of these cost-effective, advanced treatments and get back to their everyday lives quickly.”

Dr. Lachman graduated from Temple University School of Medicine, completed his residency at Temple University Hospital and completed is fellowship in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery at Duke University Hospital. He is specialty- trained to evaluate and treat the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Minimally invasive surgery of the foot and ankle Ankle replacement and fusion Revision ankle replacement Achilles tendon disorders Posterior tibial tendon disorders Ankle arthroscopy Avascular necrosis of the talus Arthritis and deformity treatment of the foot and ankle Bunion surgery Flatfoot correction Foot and ankle fracture treatment Hammertoe treatment Foot and ankle ligament repair Charcot reconstruction Sports injuries of the foot and ankle

return to functioning in their daily lives,” says William G. DeLong, Jr., MD, St. Luke’s University Health Network.

In addition to their daily practices, both specialists can be found outside the office as well. Whether it is on the sidelines working with St. Luke’s athletic trainers at a Quakertown or Upper Perkiomen High School football game, leading a “Walk with Your Doc” neighborhood event or presenting a health care talk for area residents, Dr. Lachman and Dr. Doroshow are quickly becoming familiar faces in the community.

Dr. Doroshow affirms his decision to work at St. Luke’s. Having grown up in the Philly suburbs, I always thought Bucks and Montgomery counties, along with the Lehigh Valley, would be a good fit for me. St. Luke’s University Health Network shares my mindset: taking care of the patient is always the priority.”

BUILDING FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW

As part of its ongoing commitment to the health of this region, St. Luke’s University Health Network is investing more than $100 million developing a new hospital campus on a 30-acre parcel of land at Route 663 and Portzer Road, Quakertown. The new facility will afford more functional, efficient use of space and systems, allowing St. Luke’s to continue providing the best care, recruit physicians and allow for continued expansion and updates as community needs evolve.

The new hospital, scheduled to open in the fall of 2019, will include spacious private rooms, a large emergency department, four operating rooms, and a wide array of comprehensive, state-of-the-art outpatient services. St. Luke’s highly experienced physicians -- including these two newest orthopedic surgeons -- will have access to the latest technological advances available to care for their patients.

Excited about the project, Dr. Lachman explains that, “we provide advanced care locally and are supported by the strength of the [St. Luke’s] Network. The addition of this new hospital will make the patient experience even better.”

New patients can schedule an appointment with Dr. Doroshow and Dr. Lachman by contacting St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care at 484-526-1735.

Dr. Lachman developed a passion for ankle replacement surgery while completing his Fellowship at Duke University Hospital.

Duke is a pioneer in ankle replacement surgery and more ankle replacement surgeries have been performed there than anywhere else in the country. Dr. Lachman looks forward to sharing his unique expertise with the patients in and around Bucks and Montgomery counties. He sees patients at St. Luke’s Quakertown Bone & Joint Institute.

“The addition of Dr. Lachman and Dr. Doroshow to St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care allows us to provide access to specialty care for our patients. Whether that care is through activity modification, physical therapy or surgery, patients will achieve pain relief and the ability to

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ake a drive around your community on any sunny weekend and you are bound to see signs

for a yard sale or garage sale. The old adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” has put many of us in the declutter frame of mind. We’ve looked through our homes and have found we either have too much stuff or we’d like to have a few new decorative pieces to brighten up a room or two. The question is how to solve this decorating problem without it being a costly proposition.

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cast for the day of your sale so that you are prepared for any possible natural contingencies that might occur.

When you are ready to display your saleable goods display them to their best advantage. Hang clothing on a clothes line or rack. Imagine you are the customer. Would the display attract your attention?

What does your display reflect? Strewn items on a front lawn are not appealing to potential buyers. Another important issue to address is making sure that everyone helping with the sale is on the same page as far as the ground rules are concerned. Remember – the purpose of the sale is to sell your unwanted items.

One of the aspects of yard sale selling is haggling; it is part of the fun, so be prepared. And finally, always have enough change on hand. A sale can be lost if you don’t.

Suppose you’re not inclined to have a sale of your own to make extra money. Go hunting for treasures in someone else’s yard or garage. If you happen to have a creative eye and can see the potential in a discarded piece, you may find a diamond in the rough. Once

Impact Thrift is whose mission One solution would be to have a yard sale of your own to earn some extra cash. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But if extra cash is your goal you have to take a little time to formulate a plan of action. The best time to have a sale is at the beginning of the month. Decide right from the start the purpose of your sale: to simplify your living space and while in the process of doing so, perhaps earn some extra money. This decision affects all aspects of your sale.

With the help of your family and friends, gather items for sale from around the house and spend a little time deciding a fair sale price for each item. Be realistic when pricing; over price an item and you’ll probably be stuck with it.

When your pricing is accomplished your next job is to advertise well in advance of your sale in newspapers and on clearly readable signs posted around the neighborhood; advertise on-line. Check the weather fore-

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Before you head out to a sale make sure you are prepared. Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. Carry a canvas bag or two to hold any of your purchases and have some small bills handy for easy buys.

Keep in mind that it is often a good idea to travel a little bit away from your own neighborhood, perhaps to a community that may have higher value “junk”. Items for sale in these areas may be of a higher quality but keep in mind the prices will be higher too. This is where haggling over price comes into play. Don’t be afraid to start low, you can always offer more if necessary. Have fun with it.

One of the things to avoid buying, no matter how clean it looks, is anything that has been slept in or on such as mattresses, sleeping bags, sheets and pillows. Bed bugs love to hide in these places and no one wants an exterminator’s bill.

Not into setting up shop? You can also find extra cash by donating things that are of no further use to you. There are organizations that will restore donated items and sell them to help others. Organizations like Habitat for Humanity restore goods to sell or to use in the homes they are building. Goodwill Industries sell used items in their stores at lower prices helping those with lower incomes. St. Jude’s Ranch for Children transforms old donated greeting cards into new ones for sale thereby earning extra money for college. Box tops from General Mills products and labels from Campbell products can be collected and traded in for school supplies and equipment. Donate your old car to Purple Heart for restoration. When the car is sold the money is used to provide food and clothing to the over 200,000 homeless veterans in America. All of the donations to any of these organizations are a tax deduction. LL Diane Burns is a writer currently residing in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Two cousins cleaning out their grandfather’s attic found a dusty box filled with old baseball cards. They soon found that 70 of the 700 cards alone were worth over $500,000.

A man purchased a painting at a garage sale because he liked the frame. When he removed the painting he was surprised to find a copy of the Constitution. It turned out to be one of the original signed copies.

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n an article I wrote a few months ago, the question I asked senior citizens was, “What is your greatest fear about aging?” I learned that, above all else, many seniors fear the loss of their independence. They fear it more than the idea of moving into a nursing home, even more than death. They are concerned about the time when they can no longer live alone or when they’ll need assistance to drive a car, to travel or just shop.

In 2011, AARP and The National Conference of State Legislatures jointly released a report called “Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies and Practices”; it showed that 89% of seniors want to age in their own homes and drive their own vehicles for as long as possible. A lot of Baby Boomers over 60 are currently taking care of their aging parents. They are seeing firsthand what their parents are going through and are wondering how they will handle having their own activities limited down the road. As we age we become more dependent on others for many reasons.

We may become impaired physically, we lose some of our mental faculties, we may suffer financial setback, or more.

Because at some point in all of our lives we will lose some, if not all, of our autonomy, the question I asked myself was, “Is there an easier, less angst-ridden way to anticipate and navigate this loss?”

In my research, I discovered information that could help lighten the concern of independence-loss for all of us.

The following preventative measures help promote good health and could prolong personal freedom for seniors.

• Appropriate physical activity can mitigate a great deal of frailty that comes with aging.

• Staying educated about the medications we take and checking with our doctors about continued use or changes

in dosage can prevent prolonged side-effects and other complications.

• Lastly, we must have periodic screenings for colon and prostate cancer; women should have their annual mammograms.

Changes in the home should be made before it is of eminent necessity, as in after a stroke, for example. At the base of independence is firm support. Take the time before a crisis occurs to do a thorough home inspection; make sure your home has everything you need to live independently.

Here are a few suggestions to consider: • Modify your closets for easier reach and storage • Improve lighting and install night lights in bedrooms and bathrooms • Install grab bars and a railing in the bathroom • Modify bed height to a comfort level that makes it easy to get in and out • Add matching guard rails to your bed for extra support • Place a seat in your bathtub and a rubber suction mat on the floor • Make your shoe rack reachable • Install solid railings in your hallways • Add railings around the outside of your home too, for extra support and safety • Remove all throw rugs • Finally, you could install a chair lift for safer access to the second floor All of these improvements when put in place before a crisis occurs will help you to live as independently as you choose. Remember that a little planning ahead can alleviate a great many problems down the line. LL Diane Burns is a writer currently residing in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

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t the turn of the century 18651914, many American business leaders amassed huge fortunes.

These elite, wealthy members of society would spend their summer vacations in Newport, RI. Families like the Vanderbilts, Astors and Morgans built huge, opulent mansions they referred to as their “summer cottage”. These “cottages” were a vision of grandness that few of us could ever imagine. During the day the families would swim, compete in yacht races, play tennis or just relax on Bailey’s Beach. Evenings were spent hosting or attending some grand soiree.

The grandest of these mansions called “the Crown Jewel” is The Breakers built by Cornelius Vanderbilt in 1893. It sits on 13 acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The estate houses 70 rooms many including “The Gold Room” were built in Europe disassembled and transferred to Newport where they were reconstructed.

In 1892 William Vanderbilt had “Marble House” built for his wife Al-

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va’s 39th birthday. It cost over $11 million and contains an estimated 500,000 cubic feet of marble. This magnificent structure has an authentic Chinese Tea House on the massive green lawn behind the house.

“The Elms” was built in 1901 by Edward Julius Berwind of Philadelphia. It is a replica of a French chateau called Chateau d’Asmieres and features beautiful terraces and sunken gardens. Its expansive rear lawn has gorgeous a view of the ocean and shoreline.

“Rough Point” was the home of tobacco heiress and philanthropist Doris Duke a prominent benefactor of Duke University. She was slightly eccentric and kept two camels on her lawn behind the house. The mansion is a museum now and contains Duke’s enormous art collection.

Finally, the last of the main mansions along Ocean Drive, “Rose Cliff ” built by Nevada silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrich in 1902. If you visit or see a picture of this mansion you may recognize it from some of the movies it

was featured in like the Great Gatsby and True Lies and Amistad. The lawn of the property overlooks The Cliff Walk and the Atlantic Ocean.

For a look at the wonders of nature take a stroll along The Cliff Walk with the beauty of the mansions on one side and the breathtaking Newport ocean shoreline. Maybe you’d be interested in seeing how glass is blown and learn how to make an ornament or vase.

There are lighthouses you can visit and if tennis is your game, visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum. A wonderful place to find interesting shops and great restaurants is Bannister’s Wharf.

As you can see a trip to Newport has something for everyone and it will be a trip you won’t soon forget. For more information with regards to a great restaurant or place to stay visit the internet at: www.gonewport.com.

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