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f a decent portion of your retirement income comes from individual retirement accounts, your tax burden might suddenly skyrocket after your spouse dies. My firm recently worked with a couple who noticed that upon either of them dying, the annual income tax liability for the surviving spouse rises to over $7,500 per year – about $6,000 more than they are paying now. While they are both alive, they file tax returns jointly. This status gets some of the most lenient treatment in the entire tax code. But, when one dies, the survivor files as a single taxpayer. This is one of the harshest tax situations. A decent portion of their income came from retirement plans. IRAs and other retirement vehicles, like 401(k)s and 403(b)s, can cause significant tax challenges for surviving spouses. Their story illustrates a very common issue, and it may apply to you. So what should you do about it? First, you need to find out what a tax return might look like for the surviving spouse. If you find out that you have this problem in the future, there is a really simple fix that normally isn’t on your list of options. You can withdraw some extra income out of your IRA or other retirement plan today, and each year thereafter, while you and your spouse are both alive and enjoying lower taxes. If you do this, your tax burden while you are both alive is higher, but that additional tax doesn’t really affect your current lifestyle. Then, take the after-tax amount of the distribution each year and use it to fund a life insurance policy on both your life and the life of your spouse. True, life insurance is more expensive for older folks, but surprisingly, due to increasing life expectancies, life insurance pricing dropped considerably in recent years. As a result, planning like this can be very effective. When the first spouse passes away, the surviving spouse receives a big tax-free check from the life insurance company.
He or she can use that check to convert the traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs. A Roth conversion requires you to pay tax on the appreciation of the assets in your retirement account. The survivor pays the tax from the life insurance proceeds. Then all income the Roth IRAs generate after that is 100% tax-free. Another alternative: pull some additional income from the life insurance proceeds. The widow can even give the tax-toxic traditional IRA money to the kids, and live off of the life insurance proceeds if the policy is large enough. Adding a large tax-free check to the list of assets that a surviving spouse has to work with can make a huge difference. For the surviving spouse, any additional income tax affects his or her lifestyle more than it does for a couple filing taxes jointly. So take some time to look into the future for you or your spouse, and give this strategy a try if you find that the survivor can expect to face much higher taxes in widowhood. LL Mark Fried, Founder and President of TFG Wealth Man¬agement, is uniquely qualified as an Investment Advisor for these complex times. Beyond his training and certifications, Mark’s diverse experience includes being Director of the Penn¬sylvania Economic Development Authority, Vice President in the Investment Advisory Department of W.H. Newbold and Son, President of Stone Bridge Trust Company, Investment Advisor for a Fortune 400 family, and former owner of a bene¬fits and 401(k) company which assisted hundreds of small busi¬ness owners. You can reach Mark directly at mark@tfgwealth.com or visit the company website at www.tfg-wealth.com. March | April 2013 Local Living
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here’s been a change in the air in the last few years where interior style is concerned. That old world “European” charm with volumes of fabric and heavy passementarie trims, big rolled arms and oversized furniture pieces are just not stylish in today’s new rooms. Trends start slowly and before you know it, they’ve become the new look that is coveted by those who like to keep up with the style curve. Those of you who follow my work know that I’m not much of a rule follower and mainly march to the beat of my own drum, setting my own “Susan Rules” within the realm of fine design and good taste. There’s always room for breaking the norm. That said, here are several fresh approaches. Taupe, greys and neutrals are all the rage. Calm walls and ceilings with punctuations of color. Think deep teal, orange or chartreuse pillows and rugs. Just on the cusp of the new look is bold color in pattern, fabric and wall covering. Pretty much opposites, these two trends both call my name. You may recall the lipstick pink high gloss walls of the Bucks County Designer House Dining Room from 2012. It was a showstopper and memorable! I still have women (and men!) stop in the store to ask about that room. The walls and ceiling were bolder than bold. A zebra patterned rug grounded all neutral upholstered chairs and table. It was all about contrast. And color! I’ve lived with color and have been known to spec unabashed hues in my design career of 20 years. I. Love. Color. So, when I decided to redesign the entire first floor of my home last fall, I had in mind a significant change. I’m a col-
lector of books, silver, plates and oh so much more. I love an organic mix (yet another trend) and wanted to mix the modern clean lines so in vogue today with the interest of my collections. It works, you know. But, I’ve had my challenges! I sold everything far too soon for comfortable living while this transformation was taking place…. (That old “Shoemaker’s Kid’s” theory is pretty accurate!) Last week, a mere four months after I started, I had the painting completed. Soft. Neutral stone colors… no punctuation−yet! My dearest friend is shocked! I’ve been her inspiration and director of color for a lifetime. She reminded me that I once said, “There is no room for beige.” Oh. Dear. I’ve got a real challenge ahead, that of putting the personality back into the “beige”! I’m confident and rather anxious to take the time off to pull it all together and I’ll try to keep you posted. You can follow my blog for progress and I promise you some surprises along the way. I challenge you to take the plunge. Make a change. Visit your favorite design shops. Get inspired from Designer Show Houses, magazines and Pinterest. Consult a professional to affirm your direction. There is so much to choose from, sophisticated neutrals or all out color… or, a combination of the two! To quote His Lordship from Downton Abbey, “When you’re tired of style, you’re tired of life.” LL *Sigh* Susan Taylor is the Owner/Designer of BES. Her blog can be found at besusan.blogspot.com. March | April 2013 Local Living
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ven if you watched only a single episode of Johnny Carson, the odds are high that you saw David Steinberg that same night. Trumped by none other than Bob Hope in number of appear-
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ances, Mr. Steinberg said it was like having his “own op-ed every couple of weeks, but it was on The Tonight Show.” Even after more than a hundred appearances, Steinberg confided, “I never took it for granted. I still got nervous.”
Startling humility for mastermind and collabortor on titles you and the rest of the modern world knows about, including Designing Women, Mad About You, Friends, Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Spanning more than five decades, Steinberg’s portfolio is more like an “Everyone Funny, Ever” who’s who than a career; he has also won numerous Grammy and Emmy awards and nominations. And there’s no stopping in sight. Showtime just launched season two of Inside Comedy, a show Steinberg hosts and co-produces with fellow funny man Steve Carell. This season will feature more insightful interviewing as Steinberg invites viewers to listen in on his conversations with Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Tina Fey, Bill Maher and Judd Apatow. And… you will have a chance to see the man The NY Times called “a comic institution all by himself ” on May 10th and 11th at The Bucks County Playhouse as he performs his one-man show, “David Steinberg: Might Be Something Big…Might Not.”
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As it turns out, the show has become “Something Big”. It debuted last August at La Jolla playhouse in San Diego and was so popular that dates were added. I had the privilege of speaking with Mr. Steinberg recently, and I asked him if he was accustomed to his projects going “Big”. “No. Not at all. You can’t have a career like mine and not be lucky, that is true, but you also can’t have a career like mine and not have failed. It’s the failures that teach you. Success can stop you dead in your tracks. With comedy you have to fail. I did tons of things that didn’t work. Believe me, some of the things I did on The Tonight Show didn’t work out either. We’d both know it, and Johnny would just laugh it off. You just have to brush yourself off and keep going. Treat failure like an old friend.”
In the Beginning…
There are no guaranteed laughs. How, then, does one decide to put themselves in the hot seat for a living? Born in 1942, Steinberg grew up in Winnipeg, Canada. He left home to attend the University of Chicago. It was in the windy city that he saw for the first time a performance by the Second City Chicago Troupe (the original). “Seeing them come through for the first time, I saw them and I realized -- I know what this is. I can do this. I would have to learn it, but I can do it. In the ‘60s, though, comedy wasn’t a good way to make money. It wasn’t corporate like it is now, it wasn’t a business. But my imagination was on fire.” With a close friend, he went to work on writing an act
under the name of Kadish and Steinberg and began performing it in Chicago. The day after their debut, a small, offbeat paper had published a review of the show. “The review said that if the Second City group hadn’t seen our show yet they needed to.” Steinberg and his partner were blown away. It was just a matter of time before he was approached and invited to join at Second City. “At the time, Chicago was culturally very offbeat. Nothing comedic had really been established yet. We had the same chemistry that was unique to each of us, but we all had it in common. You can’t really measure one kind of comedy against another kind, but when we came together we all agreed that the audience was as smart as we were — at least. We had to know things, we had to be smart; we had to read. We had to work from the top of our intelligence to engage the audience. We didn’t just tell jokes. We were showing a different point of view by telling stories through our characters.” And they were characters that we could all relate to, especially when the stories made us horribly uncomfortable and, therefore, unmistakably human. One might say that this is the brilliance behind classic comedy and why it endures changing times and the cycle of passing of generations.
Flash Forward
“HBO in Canada approached me and wanted to do a documentary. I really wasn’t that interested. I thought, ‘all of my friends are famous and they are all just going to say lovely things about me anyway’ and that’s just not interesting.” “But then my friend Larry David, and a couple other people I know, they told me that what they’d really like to see me do is return to the stage. That’s what they wanted to see. So I thought about it, and came up with a show that wasn’t so much stand up as it was a retrospective, just me really, looking back and forth over my experiences.” Regarding the title, Steinberg remarks that it explains exactly how he felt about the project: “Might be something, might be nothing.” But after the debut last August at La Jolla Theater, San Diego, he realized with surprise that it was not nothing. “It was incredible to me that people liked it. I was surprised at how popular it was.” See for yourself the man, the legend. Tickets are on sale now for “David Steinberg: Might Be Something Big…Might Not” May 10th and May 11th. Ticket prices are $36 and $48. To order, visit www.bcptheater.org or call (215) 862-2121. For more information on Mr. Steinberg, visit www.TheDavidSteinberg.com for more information and follow him on Twitter @David_Steinberg. LL Sharyl Volpe is Editor-in-Chief for Local Living Magazine.
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A Home’s ‘Rags to Riches’ Story By Pattie Krukowski
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he housing market recovery appears to be making strides in the right direction according to a number of reliable real estate tracking sources. The National Association of Realtors recently reported that “the preliminary annual total for existing home sales in 2012 was 4.65 million, up 9.2 percent from 4.26 million in 2011. It was the highest volume since 2007 when it reached 5.03 million and the strongest increase since 2004.” That being said, Forbes forecasts a mere moderate improvement for 2013, “but nobody will mistake this for a boom.” The TODAY Show interview aired February 4th, 2013 shows real estate mogul and expert Barbara Corcoran stating, “there is light at the end of the tunnel” and “this is the beginning of good news.” An interesting tidbit for football fans: The Daily Real Estate News recounted that “towns that produce Superbowl teams tend to have home prices above the national medium.” Go Baltimore!
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What does all this mean for you? It means that although the market is improving, you still need to be smart. Be creative in your thought process and consider an attractive alternative; renovate the property you already own, especially if you have a good mortgage rate or can refinance. Interest rates as low as 3.750 on a 30 year fixed mortgage are being advertised. You could use the money you save on your monthly payments to cover the costs of improvements. I mean, think about the lyrics from the 1970s Crosby, Stiles and Nash tune: “If you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with.” Couldn’t that apply to houses? Couldn’t you love the house you live in if it provided ample size, updated conveniences and made you proud every time you pulled in the driveway? Perhaps you do purchase a new home that fits most of your wants and needs but falls a bit short. Custom renovations work for you too. Where do you start? You start with curb appeal. Whether you want to sell the home you own or upgrade your existing home’s value, curb appeal is crucial. Wrap around porches, landscaping and hardscaping are key. Improve the exterior appearance of a 1950’s split-level home and it’s as good as money in the bank. I recently viewed “Split Visions – A Planbook of Remodeling Ideas for Split-Level and SplitEntry Houses.” It’s a short and simple, to-the-point read explaining how to expand the front entrance of this style of home to completely transform the generic, top heavy and dated look. A simple carriage house introduces muchneeded light and space to its second floor with the addition of several dormers to the front of the house. Not only do they look attractive from the curb, they immensely improve the awkward layout and height-restricting slanted interior walls. Driveways and walkways get a facelift when redesigned or merely bordered by driveway pavers. Serpentine an otherwise straight walkway to the entrance using thermal bluestone and border with groups of evergreen privets and ornamental grasses for a new look. Decorative stamped concrete is an amazing way to update both entrances and outdoor living spaces. The color, style and shape choices are endless and when paired with stack stone knee walls, create tempting ingress and “rooms” without walls. Inventing outdoor living space has become increasingly popular, especially since the challenging economic times many of us have faced these past few years. According to John Tor, second generation outdoor kitchen manufacturer for RPT Specialties, homeowners are investing their vacation dollars into their backyards. The company was founded by his father, Bob Tor, in 1989 and specializes in custom made grill systems. Based in Chalfont, PA, their most popular grill cabinets are constructed of steel studs and cement board and can be personalized with stucco to match your house or veneered with stone or tile to create a centerpiece look. Granite, porcelain tile and blue stone accentuate the stainless grills, side burners, icemakers and outdoor refrig-
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eration by Viking, Fire Magic and American Outdoor Grill. The family-owned and operated business focuses on client services and Jon will personally come out to your home with samples and walk you through the process. For the BBQ aficionado, Primo Grills and Smokers, which have the ability to both grill and smoke food, have also made their way into the cabinets. Outdoor rock speakers hidden amongst the resort-like landscape vocalizes both music and the 55”, articulating wall-mounted TV by SunbriteTV, hailed as “Best Overall” by the Wall Street Journal. Outdoor chat and areas complete with fireplaces and fire pits are outfitted with furniture that is actually comfortable. Elegant, soft and resilient fabrics now adorn furniture made of teak and woven synthetics. Top of the line Chella fabrics are truly irresistible to sight, snuggle and sense. Lounging for twelve is easily doable utilizing sectional sofas. Outdoor lighting shines bright from wall sconces to floor lighting tiles to solar pool floats. How about a chandelier hung from your favorite tree? Keep the kids busy at any age with wooden playgrounds to game courts. Swing sets and playhouses from frugal to fantasy are all the rage. You can piece together a simple set from Home Depot or go completely nuts with a custom designed, Tree-Top Bungalow or Malibu Lighthouse by Barbara Butler. Her truly unbelievable structures start at around $9,000 and go up from there. Raised in Upstate NY, she is now based in San Francisco, CA but will ship her creations around the world. For a soft place to land, consider colorful rubber mulch or playground mats as outdoor flooring. Basketball, volleyball or tennis anyone? Outdoor game courts will keep both your kids and the kid in you entertained and in shape for years. Now where are you going to put the freeform shaped pool? Pattie Krukowski is a freelance writer living in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. *RPT Specialties can be reached at RPTMFG@gmail.com or (267) 718-6710. Ask for Jon. *Chella – Luxury Performance Textiles can be reached at sharrington@shaenharringtoninc.com or (215) 567-2181. For PA, DE and Southern NJ with a showroom in Philadelphia, PA. *Barbara Butler – information@barbarabutler.com or (415)864-6840.
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Designer’s Own Home Written by Robert Lieberman | Photography by Glenn Race
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had just completed the restoration of a barn in Bucks County when a realtor friend of mine convinced me to view a property about to hit the market. After three snowstorms that week, I drove over that evening to see what was unbeknownst to me, soon to become my home: a 300-year-old bank barn that needed everything. First, I created a new and very attractive private entrance to establish a sense of curb appeal with custom piers and gates as well as a copper mailbox, English antique lanterns and named the place ‘Eight Bells.’ This was my way of defining the presence of such a rare and special country property. Tearing out old trees and shrubs, I opened up the view of the most imposing elevation and covered the old mousy grey wood with many coats of milky white and taupe
accents. Installing a new and widened flight of lilac blue stone entry steps brought a new and gracious welcoming frontage that had been forgotten. A parking lot was transformed into a circular drive around a water feature and new flowering gardens. Inside, a very dated looking ‘70s interior was drastically brought up to date. Old wooden floors were sanded and stained espresso, walls were glazed with warm tones of Venetian plaster and wallpapered, and closed spaces were opened to create the proper “Great Room.” In the living space, a wood-burning stove was transformed into a concrete monumental fireplace as a focal point. The dining room, which had been used as a den, boasts dual dining tables at either end with a central sitting area for hors
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d’oeuvres and cocktails! All of the bathrooms would then be gutted and the kitchen as well would be brought into the 21st century. On the second and third floors, new paint, carpets, accents and spot lighting, as well as a Juliet balcony would be used to enhance these areas. Presently the lower level of this 7500 square foot country retreat continues to be a work in progress. Relying on the warmth of the thick fieldstone foundation, this floor is slowly becoming the master-bedroom suite complete with a dressing room, bathroom, sitting room, den and bedroom. It sits off an unusual and unique greenhouse, which now serves as the cabana room off of the new dark plastered, glass tiled, spectator pool with fountains. Rafael Novoa and his partner Robert Lieberman will be a part of the Riverside Symphoniums’ Designer House Tour on May 11, 2013. Tickets may be purchased by contacting the organization. LL Rafael Novoa Interiors is located in the heart of New Hope, Pa. 36 West Street | New Hope, PA 18938 (215) 862-6450 www.rafaelnovoainteriors.com
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pring is here and we will be looking forward to enjoying the season outdoors. As you walk around your property or place of business you may notice a few things out of place. It might be a sidewalk that has sunken, resulting in a tripping hazard. Perhaps your driveway has shifted creating a bump you have to drive over every day, or a step that has settled to create an impossibly large climb to your front door. In the past there weren’t many options for these problems. Either a temporary patch was applied, or it was torn out and replaced. A1 Concrete Leveling is now providing Greater Philadelphia with an alternative. Concrete leveling, also known as mudjacking or slabjacking, uses pump equipment mounted on a truck to hydraulically lift concrete slabs. The process raises and levels existing concrete slabs to put them back in their original position, extending their use into the future. Take the case of Chris Q., a Willow Grove homeowner. He had a walkway slab and step that had cracked and sunk, creating a nasty trip hazard of two inches of jagged concrete. Replacement costs would have required a new set of steps and walkway slab, with a price tag of nearly $1000. It would have also blocked the main entrance to the home for nearly a week, and resulted in a mismatch of slabs as the existing walkway was made of a beautiful exposed aggregate concrete. Instead, Chris one day saw an A1 Concrete Leveling advertisement and decided to give them a call. It took under two hours and only few hundred dollars to bring the slab back up to its original position. By raising the concrete instead of replacing it,
Chris managed to eliminate the dangerous trip hazard, save nearly 70% of the cost to replace, retain the consistent look of the walkway and avoid the inconvenience of having the front entrance blocked for a week. Typical of Chris’ experience, using A1 Concrete Leveling has numerous benefits over replacement, namely consistent savings of both time and money. Concrete leveling typically costs 30-70% less than the cost of replacement. This can significantly cut your budget for concrete work which can then be used elsewhere in your home or business. The time savings can be just as crucial. Whereas replacement can take up to a week, with A1 Concrete Leveling most jobs are ready to use the same day. Concrete leveling is also a “green” process and is actually a form of recycling. The process of replacing concrete is very costly to the environment in terms of resources, fossil fuel use, greenhouse gas emissions, and the space the old concrete takes up in landfills. Concrete leveling ensures no new concrete needs to be produced and that slabs still in good shape can continue to be of definite further use. The material used by A1 Concrete Leveling is agricultural limestone, an environmentally friendly material that is actually used by farmers as a fertilizer, so it is safe for use anywhere around your home or business. A1 Concrete Leveling provides free and flexible estimates. Consultations can be done in person or in some cases simply by sending pictures and a description via email. Call toll free at 855-A1-PHILLY (217-4455), locally at (215) 395-6878, email info@a1philly.com, or visit www.a1concrete.com. LL March | April 2013 Local Living
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what’s cooking Story and Photos by Jason Bleecher
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’m sure you’ve heard of Newtown, Pennsylvania; maybe you’ve been there. But how do you know what
to eat in a town with dozens of restaurants all within a one-mile radius? Foodie Town is here to help. Join me in each issue of Local Living Magazine as I explore a different town in our region and reveal the absolute best places to eat. There just isn’t a more classic American hometown than Newtown. And it happens to be one of the oldest towns in the country with a history dating back to William Penn and the foundation of our Commonwealth. Take a walk down State Street, lined with original colonial buildings, and you’ll see what I mean. An oldfashioned hardware store, a massive used book and record shop, a bike shop, a cigar shop... and then there’s the food. Take this handy guide with you to Newtown and plan an occasion to visit each of these delightful eateries. Appetizers from The Temperance House
The Temperance House
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Cafe Con Leche
beer with three taps dedicated to craft brews in addition to Yard’s IPA and Victory Prima Pils available year round. If you’re a serious beer lover, order a bottle of Chimay Blue. And it’s great to go someplace where they take the appetizers seriously. I tried the spring rolls but I must warn you... they are addictive.
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Cafe Con Leche 16 South State Street (215) 497-1020 Daniel Lucci, Owner
If you like your fine dining with a touch of colonial history then you’ll love the Temperance House. While temperance may be a virtue it is no longer expected at this 240-year-old establishment. It’s easy to make everyone happy here. The steak is an insanely thick nine-ounce filet. Prefer seafood? You will want the Chilean Sea Bass. Ribs are marinated and baked in Guinness BBQ sauce. The duck is drizzled with a Cointreau ginger glaze. If you’re like me, you’ll have a difficult time choosing which one. But if you are more selective, don’t worry. This menu exhibits great variety. In spite of the name, the tavern here has a fantastic selection of wine and
Follow these instructions carefully: when you find 16 South State Street in Newtown take the pathway on the left and proceed to the rear of the building. That’s where Chef Daniel Lucci has been ruling his own private sandwich paradise since 1997. It’s comfortable, relaxed, and reasonably priced. So it’s surprising to find that the food is simply so amazing. Don’t be fooled by the quaint appearance; this is a full lunch and dinner menu prepared by a world class Argentinian chef. Just check out this dinner menu: Filet Mignon with Chimichurri sauce, Roasted Pork Loin, and Blackened Chilean Salmon. Chef Daniel adds that he’s been working on featuring more vegetarian options. Right now he has a fantastic Vegetarian Cheese Tortellini (made with Argentinean Reggianito cheese) and the Spinach Ravioli is straight-edge vegan.
The Temperance House Five South State Street For reservations: (215) 860-9975 Derek T. Fields, Executive Chef
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HOME-STYLE BREAKFAST
Pat’s Colonial Kitchen 127 South State Street (215) 860-0570 Frank and Lisa Marino, Owners
Pat’s Colonial Kitchen
I’m always impressed by fresh ingredients, especially for breakfast. Breakfast is a specialty at this comfortable, second-generation, family-owned local landmark. Just ask the regulars who have been coming here since 1988. My advice: Order any breakfast special with fruit topping. They also make fantastic jellies and jams. Get there early — this place is always busy and they close at 2 pm.
WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME The State Street Kitchen 24 South State Street (215) 968-7665 Micha Kearney, Owner
There is simply no excuse to eat a bad sandwich in Newtown! For almost twenty years Micha has been taking care of the people in her town as if they were her family. Gluten-free? Vegan? Just let Micha know and she will take care of you. Head’s up — when you return she’ll probably remember your name.
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Isaac Newton’s 18 South State Street (215) 860-5100 Jeff Watson, Executive Chef A beer lover’s heaven! Gather the old gang together and enjoy a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Over twenty craft and imports on tap. Great plan: Bring your growler, sample a few, and then take your favorite home.
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The Brick Hotel 1 East Washington Avenue (215) 860-8313 Macio D. Sexton, Executive Chef Are you trying to impress someone? This meticulously restored pre-eighteenth century hotel provides a romantic backdrop for a delicious and beautifully presented meal. Choose either the Sautéed Chicken and Shrimp Napoleon or the Wild Mushroom Ravioli and you are presented with a gorgeous, delectable creation.
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Aroi Thai Bistro Authentic Thai food in a traditional Thai house atmosphere. Experience flavor honed by generations of past Masters when you enjoy Aroi. 727 Second Street Pike • Southampton, PA 215.322.8889 www.aroithaipa.com Open daily for lunch and dinner
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Veggie Blueberry
• Apple (granny smith) 1 medium (3” diameter) • Blueberries - 1 cup • Broccoli - 1 stalk • Carrots - 6 large (7-1/4” to 8-/1/2” long) • Tomato - 1 medium whole (2-3/5” diameter) Directions Process all ingredients in a juicer, shake or stir and serve.
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other oils, as they could actually do more harm than good. Avoid dairy products to get the most out of this recipe. • Apple - 1 medium (3” diameter) • Asparagus - 4 spears, medium (5-1/4” to 7” long) • Broccoli - 1 stalk • Carrots - 3 large (7-1/4” to 8-/1/2” long) • Celery - 3 stalks, large (11”-12” long) • Olive Oil (extra-virgin) - 1 tablespoon • Parsley - 1 handful Directions Make sure you don’t put olive oil into your juicer. Place the olive oil into a glass, then pour the juice onto it and stir to mix well.
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Kale is rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium and iron. This makes it perfect for juicing! • Apple - 1 medium (3” diameter) • Carrots - 3 medium • Cilantro - 1 handful • Collard Greens - 1 cup, chopped • Kale - 4 leaf (8”-12”) • Pepper (sweet red) - 1 medium (approx. 2-3/4” long, 2-1/2” diameter) Directions Process all ingredients in a juicer, shake or stir and serve.
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Juicing Your Way to a Better You by Christy Love
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e are obsessed with it. We inject our bodies with poison and toxic chemicals for the sake of it. The muse I speak of is endless, enduring Beauty. Recent studies show, however, that the fountain of youth may be closer than we think and ~ it may, in fact, be green. Think juicing. Drinking your fruits and veggies is one of the hottest mainstream trends these days, but it’s hardly a new phenomenon. The Dead Sea Scrolls depict ‘pounding’ of various fruit combinations reputed for strength and vitality using a linen cloth, mortar and pestle. During the 30’s Dr. Norman Walker, who lived to be an impressive 118 years old, armed with 30 years of research, began singing the praises of juicing and developed the first commercial juicer. It was called The Norwalk and is still available today. Produce as common as tomatoes and grapes are rigorously undergoing scientific study in the pursuit of uncovering the chemical compounds and phytochemicals that may contain life-saving and lifeextending capabilities. What exactly is juicing and what’s the hub bub about? Juicing is the act of turning whole fruits and vegetables into liquid, creating an easily consumable form of high impact nutrients. While the National Cancer Institute recommends a daily serving of five vegetables and three fruits, the average American consumes only 1 ½ servings per day. It is the theory of juicing gurus everywhere (the scientific jury is still out) that the deficiency-prone society we have become is the leading cause of our most common ailments. Although the scientific community is reluctant to support
the bold health improvement claims made by those who juice regularly, according to the Mayo Clinic long-term studies show that cultures with higher intake of fruits and vegetables often don’t have any trace of the diseases that collectively plague us. When eating produce whole the body is only able to assimilate 1% of the available vitamins due to indigestible fiber, once juiced, this fiber is broken down allowing for 100% nutrient absorption so finding a juicer that can handle the entire fruit/veggie with little or no pulp is essential. Those who “juice” report glowing skin, increased energy, increased clarity and overall feelings of well-being. To avoid nutrient overload introduce juicing with moderation. Regardless of the controversy surrounding the benefits of juicing, everyone tends to agree that the Standard American Diet (SAD) is serving us our inevitable demise on a silver platter, right next to our fries and soda, faster than most dare to fathom. It is no secret that your health is directly linked to the foodstuffs supplied to the body. So, happy juicing! Let your external appearance radiate with the reflection of the endless beauty being cultivated within! A Bucks County native, Christy Love has a formal background in Family Therapy, Horticultural Therapy, Restorative Landscape Architecture and a passion for cultivating a reciprocally healing relationship with Nature. Although, writing remains her first love, Christy dabbles in photography and culinary adventures while traveling and documenting favorite finds on her blog, Nature’s Blessings & Other Ponderings. LL March | April 2013 Local Living
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Pane Di San Giuseppe St. Joseph’s Day Bread, a traditional bread served on March 19 ~ his birthday, of course. 2 tsp. dry yeast 1 ½ tsp. salt ½ c. (125g) sugar ½ c. (125g) shortening 2 c. (500ml) lukewarm water 4 c. (500g) flour 6 eggs 2 tbsp. sesame or anise seeds Dissolve yeast, salt and sugar, and melt the shortening in the water. Pour flour into a separate bowl and make a well in the middle. Drop eggs and a few seeds into the well. Stir slowly, and gradually add the yeast mixture. Knead mixture until you have a smooth elastic dough. It may be necessary to add some extra water or flour to achieve this. Brush top with a bit of shortening, cover and leave in a
warm place until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down, and shape into a huge, round, flat doughnut. As the dough will rise and expand a lot, make sure the hole in the middle is quite large. Place on a large greased baking sheet and sprinkle the remaining seeds on top. Cover and let rest for half an hour. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 F (190 C) until done and golden brown. The bread is done when it sounds hollow when knocked on the bottom. Serves 10 to 12.
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2011 Black Box Chardonnay, Monterey, CA Light golden yellow. Aromas of fresh lemon, Braeburn apple, melon and vanilla. Mediumbodied with flavors of pineapple, apple and mandarin with creamy notes on the finish. Price: $22 (3L Box) 2011 Bandit Pinot Grigio, California Pale yellow. Lemon, green apple, white peach and floral hints on the nose. Light-bodied with pear, peach, and lemon meringue on the palate with a crisp finish. Price: $6 (500ml Tetra Pak) NV Lunetta Prosecco, Trentino, Italy Pale straw color with delicate streams of bubbles. Fuji apple, pear blossom and nectarine aromas. Sweet apple, lemon, kiwi and juicy nectarine flavors. Light-bodied with a lively mousse texture and a clean finish. Price: $11 (3-pack of 187ml bottles) 2009 Black Box Merlot, California Moderate garnet red. Blackberry, plum, cinnamon and mint aromas. Medium-bodied with plum, black cherry, vanilla and cola on the palate. Smooth and velvety texture. Moderate berry tinged finish. Price: $6 (500ml Tetra Pak)
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pring has arrived. The sun is shining. Skies are blue. Time to come out of winter hibernation ~ the great outdoors beckon! This is the perfect season for picnics, camping, hiking and fishing. Outdoor adventures require light packing. Wine bottles can often be cumbersome and heavy. But don’t fret! You don’t need to leave the wine behind. Nowadays, you can find some good value wines in more portable friendly formats, such as boxes, Tetra Paks and pre-packed single serving bottles. So go ahead, have your cake and eat it too: Enjoy nature while indulging in a glass of wine!
2011 Bota Box Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Dark ruby red. Intense aromas of dark cherry, anise, vanilla, violet and mocha. Full-bodied with flavors of black cherry, blueberry, tea and tobacco. Moderate tannins with an earthy and dark cocoa finish. Price: $19 (3L Box) 2009 Black Box Cabernet, California Moderate garnet red. Black currant, cherry, cedar and cardamom on the nose. Full-bodied with blackberry, plum, vanilla and smoky oak on the palate. Moderate tannins with a long berry filled finish. Price: $6 (500ml Tetra Pak) Michele Kawamoto Perry is a wine industry veteran, sommelier, and international wine educator. Michele is a Certified Sommelier and instructor through the International Sommelier Guild, and co-owner of Rouge-Bleu winery in southern Rhone, France. She received her MBA from Bordeaux Business School with a focus on the wine industry, and her BA from Harvard University.
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ong before the current food truck phenomenon and even before Mister Softee with his classic yet seductive melody to lure you to buy a cone of soft serve ice cream, there was the almighty chuck wagon. During the late 19th century, the chuck wagon is where it all came together when this country’s frontiers set out to discover this great nation. Nevertheless, they could not venture too far on an empty stomach especially not knowing what lie ahead or where their necessary provisions were going to come from for the journey. In turn, they needed to keep a well-stocked wagon. The chuck wagon, usually last in the caravan, was specially outfitted to store food, carry equipment and haul firewood. Some wagons had smaller areas off the back to keep a fire going - tailgating frontier style - as they discovered the Colorado Rockies. With World War II there was the introduction of the mobile canteen with the first resemblance of what we know a food truck to be today. These mobile canteens would visit military men and women to offer them something other than the usual mess hall mess. Tasty snacks, desserts and confections would be a welcomed change from the Same Ol’ Stuff (S.O.S): creamed chipped beef on toast and military issued food. Post war, the mobile canteen was better utilized by the emergency rescue organizations to provide food to disaster struck areas to feed people in need. Today, however, what people now need are more hours in their days to explore and discover the miles and miles of food trucks there are to choose from in any metropolitan city. Los Angeles, Chicago, D.C., Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, look closely… they have taken to a rural route near you. Food trucks are best known for their quick service and affordability as well as a multitude of ethnic dishes. The choices and concepts of food trucks are almost endless; everything you can think of, there’s a “food truck” for that. The premise for the food truck invasion was primarily fueled by creative rogue chefs fresh out of culinary school who wanted an outlet to make great food but couldn’t afford expensive retail space in the major markets. Ah, ha! So, they acquired low cost trucks and outfitted them with high-end equipment to bring the food to their customers and have them line up for it. Sure enough over the past two years the upsurge in this industry has been from coast to coast.
The City of Brotherly Love happens to be a region with an exceptionally vibrant food truck streetscape. You’ll see this particularly true around University City with its synchronized alignment of global, mobile, wok and roll eateries positioned all along the curbs bordering Drexel and University of Penn at all hours of the day. One of the most famous curbside eateries was Le Bus, not a food truck but an actual bus, along the 3400 block of Samson Street. For years it was a thriving destination famous for its breads and baked goods and innovative casual menu. It later made the jump to brick and mortar, but as that was happening, the food truck revolution was just beginning. Another trend occurring is that chefs from that land of brick and mortar are expanding upon their locations to join the tour de force of specialty food trucks. Iron Chef Jose Garces, founder of Garces Group, with 15 restaurants under his toque from Philadelphia to Scottsdale, AZ, now also has Gaupos Taco. With its brightly colored, beer cap-studded mosaic exterior, it offers a fresh traditional and exotic selection of tacos served along with the imaginative sides dreamt up in the mind of Iron Chef Garces. However, you no longer will find the Gaupos Taco truck amongst the lunch time line-up. These days the truck makes special appearances for fundraisers and festivals. For the past two years, Gaupos Taco has had a cameo role at the Ottsville Farmer’s Market and the locals lined up for duck tacos ($7). An encore is hoped for in the season of 2013. Chow do you know when and where to line up for your favorite food truck? Well, replacing the “come and get it” ringing of the old school dinner triangle is, you guessed it…social media. Many vendors keep on truckin’ while they are tweetin’ – go figure. So, you need to follow your favorite mobile eatery by hash tag instead of hash browns. To learn more about people who left their careers to operate a food truck or to learn more about the local food truck scene in Philadelphia, be certain to check out the Philadelphia Mobile Food Association’s website, phillymfa.com. LL
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Sunday, March 17 – Friday, March 22, 2013 $29.95 Prix-Fixe Fine Dining $19.95 Prix-Fixe Casual Dining 22 Restaurants Participating Visit www.VisitNewHope.com and www.Lambertville.org to view the prix-fixe menus and detailed information on all of the restaurants.
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Coming Home By Crissa DeBree
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About 10 years and two jobs later, Tannery says she’s achieved that goal at WFMZ 69, the Lehigh Valley’s only local news station. Tannery, a native of Bucks County and Pennridge High School graduate, co-anchors 69 News at Sunrise and 69 News at Noon, Monday through Friday, on WFMZ. “For many journalists, the goal is to get back home,” Tannery said. “Sometimes that takes a lot of jumps. I was fortunate enough that it only took one other job, and then I was able to come back home. It’s nice because I know the area. I know how to pronounce things; I’m familiar with what I’m talking about. The only thing that is a little scary is that all of my former teachers watch. We do trivia questions in the morning, and I always hope I answer them correctly to make my teachers proud.” Tannery, 31, said she was always interested in broadcasting, even from a young age. After graduating from Pennridge, Tannery headed to Wake Forest University in North Carolina. She joined the campus TV station, developed her own talk show with a friend and interned at a local TV news station. After sending her resume and highlight reel to stations across the country, Tannery landed a job at WBOC, a CBS station serving Delaware and Maryland and some of Virginia. She quickly made an impact, winning a regional Edward R. Murrow Award and an Associated Press Award for her coverage of a hostage investigation at the Delaware Department of Correction. WBOC also submitted her work on the same story for George Foster Peabody Award consideration. “I always tell people who are aspiring journalists that it was like boot camp,” Tannery said of her early career. “However, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. We covered everything from the overpopulation of deer to hostage situations at prisons. It really did prepare me to come to a bigger area.” In 2005, Tannery joined WFMZ, working weekends in Allentown and three days out of the station’s Berks County office in Reading before joining the morning show as a reporter. In 2008, she joined Jaciel Cordoba as anchor of the morning show. “I consider myself pretty lucky if the worst part of my job is the alarm clock,” said Tannery, who rises every morning between 2:15 and 2:45 a.m. to make the journey from her home in Conshohocken to the station in Allentown in time for the show, which begins at 5:30 a.m. “The walk from my bed to the shower is the most painful part of my day. Once I get my coffee and the lights go on, and the show open sounds, I’m ready to roll.” Tannery also co-anchors the noon news broadcast, and she plans all the guest segments for the morning show –
which has become one of her favorite tasks because she says it allows her to keep her “reporter skills” fresh and infuse some creativity into the newscast. “There’s been a big change in the morning news over the last couple of years,” Tannery said. “More and more people are watching in the morning. They depend on us; they need the top stories of the day told quickly and efficiently, and yet they want to have some fun and start their day on a good note. Since I’ve been here, the morning show has gotten longer two times. In order to keep it interesting and keep up with advancements in technology and social media, we’ve changed the format a little bit to keep the show fresh and exciting. We want to make sure that, no matter when you tune in, you’re always going to get the top stories for the day quickly and accurately, but we also want viewers to start their day smiling.” “I think we have a hugely important role. The people of the Lehigh Valley really rely on us. We’re the only station that serves them and that has a presence 24-7 in their community.” Tannery said she enjoys watching the renewed interest and revitalization that’s happening in the Lehigh Valley, which means there’s no shortage of news to report. “We have had a tremendous amount of growth in the Lehigh Valley,” she said. “In just the short time that I’ve been here, we’ve had the development of the Sands Casino; we have a hockey arena coming to Allentown; we have a restaurant boom in Easton; they added the GoggleWorks and Imax Theater in Reading. There’s a crazy energy in the Lehigh Valley, and a desire to make it the best it can be. It’s really exciting to watch that transition. And we love reporting on all of the wonderful things that are happening at WFMZ.” In her spare time, Tannery –a runner, singer, and what she calls a “too frequent” shopper– is heavily involved in charity. She emcees a local Go Red for Women luncheon for the American Heart Association, and recently was the mistress of ceremonies for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce’s black tie gala. She’s also involved in the Get in Touch Foundation, a national group that educates young girls about breast health. As for the future, Tannery said she’s happy where she is now. “I feel so lucky to be doing something I love,” she said. “I love going to work every day. I love where I work. I love both the station and where it’s located. So I feel very, very fortunate to be doing all of that at 31. And as far as the future is concerned, I’m just going to see what happens. Only time will tell. But, for now, I’m just very happy to be here and be a part of this station that has such a great reputation in the community.” LL Crissa DeBree is a writer based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
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profile For Something Different ... A Bed and Breakfast Inn is a Great Choice! By Rick and Laura Carro, Innkeepers at the Fairville Inn, Chadds Ford
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hether you are looking for a night (or two) away from home, or need accommodations for outof-town guests, the bed and breakfast inns of the Brandywine Valley offer a variety of styles, settings and ambiance. Personal service and charm sets a quality B & B apart from the traditional hotel or motel. To help you plan a memorable experience, here are some tips when choosing and staying at a bed and breakfast. Choosing your inn and room: Each inn has its own character and style. Go to the inn’s website and spend some time looking at the rooms and location. Try to get a good sense of what the inn is all about. If you have questions, call the inn and ask. Be sure that a bed and breakfast is what you want. If a five star hotel with large screen TVs and 24-hour concierge service is what you need, a bed and breakfast inn may not be your best choice. Dining in: Breakfast is part of the heart and soul of an inn. If you have food allergies or special dietary needs or preferences, let the innkeepers know when making your reservation – or at least several days before you arrive. Dining out: Think about your evening dining choices before you come. Reservations at almost all of the better restaurants at the time you might want can be difficult to get at the last minute, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings. Make your reservations in advance, or ask your innkeepers to make them for you. Remember that some res-
taurants close on Sundays and Mondays. During the day: The Brandywine Valley specifically is home to a host of world-class venues. Depending on when you arrive in the area and how much time you like to spend at different places, you can usually enjoy 3 to 5 venues during a 2-day stay. Ask your innkeeper to help you plan your stay. If something goes wrong: Treat your room as you would your own. Like any house or home, sometimes things do go wrong. Let your innkeeper know if there is a problem so it can be addressed promptly. While you consider your options, do consider the Fairville Inn. Located on over 5 acres of gardens and meadows in the heart of the Brandywine Valley in Chadds Ford, the Inn offers elegant country accommodations in its 13 rooms and 2 suites. Rooms are in the original 1820s Main House, in the Carriage House (built on the site of the original carriage house) and in the Springhouse (built on the site of the original barn). Most of the rooms in the Carriage House and Springhouse feature architectural elements from the original barn. The Inn is just minutes from the Brandywine Valley’s world-class venues, including Longwood Gardens, the Winterthur Estate, the Hagley Museum and the Brandywine River (“’Wyeth”) Museum. Fine dining choices, as well as local wineries, are all nearby. For more information on The Fairville Inn, visit www. fairvilleinn.com or call (610) 388-5900. LL March | April 2013 Local Living
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profile April is Autism Awareness Month Potential, Inc. Can Help
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hen it comes to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, parents of a child with ASD often feel overwhelmed and are unsure where to turn for help. Or worse, they are scared to take any action after a diagnosis because of what they have heard about a particular approach, a facility, or a type of therapy. While there are plenty of myths and untruths to be found, all experts agree that intervention at an early age is vital. “One of the first things I tell every parent I meet with is that while there is no cure, there is treatment, and gains can indeed be made,” said Kristine Quinby, executive director of Potential, Inc. and The Springtime School. Quinby has seen a wide array of techniques used over the years and firmly believes that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is not only useful and highly valuable to families affected by ASD, but also is a well-rounded approach to helping children with developmental disabilities grow socially, cognitively, and emotionally. It was this belief that led Quinby to create Potential, Inc. in 2006 and, later, The Springtime School, bringing like-minded and highly-trained individuals onto her staff. The therapists at Potential, Inc. are trained extensively in ABA-Verbal Behavior (VB) procedures, and services may be delivered at home, the clinic, a school, or in the community. While at Potential, Inc. each child’s strengths and weaknesses are assessed to design a comprehensive, flexible program to help them excel. Potential, Inc. utilizes an experienced, licensed, and ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist to provide evaluation and treatment. Potential, 52
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Inc. also provides a variety of adult services, and its vocational program is ACRE-certified. In addition, parent training is offered during sessions for generalization of skills and parent support. “At Potential, we understand the emotions that accompany an initial diagnosis and work with families to help their children (from infancy through adulthood) learn to achieve their full potential in the world,” concluded Quinby. Potential, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization whose goal is to provide the highest quality interventions for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Potential Inc. utilizes the latest techniques in ABA, which includes an analysis of VB to improve communication, behavior, toileting, social skills, and more. The Springtime School, an affiliate of Potential, Inc., is licensed as a special education school for students with autism (grades 1-8). Quinby is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and a certified elementary and special education teacher. She holds a master’s degree in special education from Penn State University and a bachelor’s degree from Rider University in elementary education and psychology. Quinby has also participated in the Pennsylvania Autism Task Force, Community Connections for All Children, Pennsylvania Association Council for Exceptional Children, and the Bucks County Autism Task Force. Potential, Inc. and The Springtime School are located at 638 Newtown Yardley Rd, Commons West, Suite 1F, Newtown, PA 18940. For more information or to make a donation, visit us at www.potentialinc.org or call (215) 579-0670.
Opening Pathways to the Y by Zane Moore President/CEO The cause that we all embrace at the Y has brought on a powerful change, and you can feel it at work within the walls. With deliberation and intention, we have focused on what we do, how we do it, and most importantly, why our work is so important. WHAT we do was strengthened with many new enhancements to our beautiful facility. We finalized the renovation of the Adult Locker Rooms, added new cardiovascular equipment to the Wellness Center, opened a Tween room for 8-12 year olds, and created more space for social gathering with a new Café in partnership with Chambers 19.
l to r: Brian McLeod, Central Bucks Family YMCA Board Chairman; Jon Simons, VP Resource Development of Donor by Design; and Zane Moore, Central Bucks Family YMCA President/CEO
HOW we do it is made possible through our excellent staff and volunteers who are driven by dedication and commitment to our Mission. They are the source of many of the brightest moments in the past year as they built relationships and served our community together, as partners in enriching our community’s well-being. WHY we do it gets to the root of our Mission. We are here for you, our Members, and for the community we serve. We do it to support the thousands of Health Seekers on their journey to a healthier life, for the 7th Graders who were looking for a safe place to grow after school, for the cancer survivors who found their strength in our THRIVE program, and for the young men and women who realized their power in our Abilities Programs. We do it for the child learning to swim, the family searching for together time, and the senior looking for companionship. We do all this as part of our Mission: removing all barriers to accessing our Y. Through the generosity of our donors, we will turn no one away. So, no matter who you are, there is a Y pathway open to you. Join us in 2013 as we strengthen our Y family. We are here to serve you, and we look forward to assuring that our Mission stays strong for many years to come.
EMPOWERING YOUTH “As a local business owner, I didn’t need to look further than the Y as a meaningful place for my donations.” “I learned to swim at the Y and enjoyed great lessons in the Adventure Guides program. Now the owner of Hall Family Chiropractic in New Britain and a strong proponent of children’s charities, I donate every year. I offer free evaluations and first appointments in exchange for a $25 donation to the program. Dr. Craig Hall, Hall Family Chiropractic
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ost American’s take for granted the clean water that runs from their faucets. Many other places around the world do not have the luxury of accessible clean drinking water. Did you know that of all the water on planet Earth, only 1% is drinkable? Al Lentz, of Lentzcaping, Inc. in Warrington, Pennsylvania, has a passion for delivering clean water and pond building! Lentzcaping has been designing and installing water features for homes and businesses in the Delaware Valley since 1996. Al just returned from his fourth trip volunteering with the Aquascape Foundation, whose mission is to generate clean drinking water to places where people currently have no access. Al has traveled to Ghana, Africa; Barranquilla, Colombia; Uganda, Africa; and most recently the Dominican Republic. Experienced pond builders from across the country work together to build a rainwater harvesting system designed to capture water from the roofs of schools and buildings. Rainwater is then captured, purified, and stored underground. The volunteers’ shared knowledge and experience in building these systems gives the community purified water, therefore the children living there can focus on education, and adults can concentrate on employment. The technology extends a sustainable solution to a complex problem.
The gift of clean water changes the lives of the recipients in such a positive way. The children’s smiling faces make the mission incredibly rewarding to Al Lentz. This generation and the next will be better thanks to the clean water the volunteers with the Aquascape Foundation help provide to communities around the globe.
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Spring Awakenings: Fleas, and Ticks, and Heartworms... Oh My! by Blair Johnson
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ucky us! This weather zone of PA/NJ/NY supports flea and tick life year round. After some research I found some interesting and effective resources to minimize traumatic exposure to pesticides. When I was young, the family dog had the old-fashioned flea collar that was replaced monthly. Poor Sparky was also dipped and powdered yearly too. Sound familiar? These remedies, though effective, have had some detrimental sideeffects on all breeds of cat and dog. Remedies like Buck Mountain and Ark Natural use more natural ingredients to combat these pests. These ingredients include neem and diatomic flour. Buck Mountain’s product line includes Parasite Dust, a non-mutagenic and non-toxic to fish, birds and warm-blooded mammals. It effectively disables then kills and repels flies, fleas, ticks, lice, mites, spiders, ants, moths, centipedes, beetles, and more. Ark Naturals produces Flea Flicker & Tick Kicker. These botanical formulas were developed as a natural alternative to chemical pesticides in controlling fleas and ticks on your pet.
It is easy to apply and leaves a mild, fresh smell. You simply spray on a light application, massage into pet’s coat, and it starts to work immediately to repel and kill fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. These products are much less discomforting for your animals yet they remain effective. Topical chemical products Frontline and Advantix currently lead the market in sales. These products are usually administered monthly. A little less intrusive than days of old, they proven their value over time. Heartworms are another plague to your pet’s well-being. There are a variety of options for preventing heartworm infection in both dogs and cats, including daily and monthly tablets and chewables, monthly topicals and a six-month injectable product available only for dogs. Visit a local pet expert store like Dogs and Cats Rule to gather information while also seeing the latest in nutrition for your four-legged BFF. Here’s to a wonderful spring with your pet! See you on the doggie trails! LL
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FUEL YOUR FREEDOM. FIRE YOUR BOSS. BY KARI DIMMICK
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his is one of the most recognized quotes from the ‘90s movie, Office Space, a comedic tale about a few employees who can’t stand their jobs at the software company, Initech, or their micro-managing boss, Bill Lumbergh. It so perfectly depicts the corporate rat race many deal with daily. Well, folks, it may be time to make like Peter Gibbons and plot a bit of a rebellion. Were you still waiting on that memo? Well, it just so happens we have it right here. The truth is, too many
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people spend their lives working to make someone else’s vision of business ownership a reality. While consistently ignoring ideas of running successful companies of our own, we work 40 plus hours a week to ensure our bosses enjoy a much higher payday at the expense of our blood, sweat and tears. Fortunately, with today’s world offering so many options for income, success waits for the dreamers with drive and a little bit of faith. The end result is whatever you make it. Would you like to end up rolling out of bed every morning and start
working in your pj’s running a home business? Will you finally decide to bring those ideas of heading your own start-up to life? If so, you’re on your way to freedom, freedom to be employed only by your own ideas and restricted solely by the path on which they take you. Avi Dixit, originally from North Wales, PA, knew when he graduated from college that he didn’t want to listen to someone else telling him how to spend 40 hours of his life every week. “I kept reading numerous articles that many large online entities are taking advantage of user data, breaching privacy and also neglecting to compensate the people who build up their communities,” says Dixit. And so the idea of Bubblews.com was born. Their motto is, “Speak freely. Write your world.” Bubblews takes the ever-expanding idea of social media and actually pays its subscribers for every view, comment, like/dislike and share for every post that is EVER written on their site. They actually split the ad revenue they make off of each post with the author 50/50. Thought you were wasting time on Facebook and Twitter before? Now how do you feel? Today Bubblews.com subscribes users in the tens of thousands from countries all over the world. And to think it all started from a small idea and took about four months to come to fruition. “Our biggest obstacle is always making sure that we can keep up with our tremendous growth. You must always believe there is a solution to every problem. Eventually, you will find it,” adds Dixit, although it sounds like the problem of expansion isn’t such a bad one to have. Bubblews’ rapid growth also provides proof that when you have drive and ambition in conjunction with an innovative product, the detriment of a lagging economy is but a mere bump in the road. Danielle Bonacquisti of Perkasie, PA, also knows what it’s like to feel the gratification of business ownership through different means. She took one of the oldest adages in the book and made it her reality. That is, “Find what you love to do and then find a way to make money at it.” Bonacquisti found a passion for crocheting quite a while ago. She is now doing what so many have tapped into and uses the Internet to supply herself with a little extra cash flow. How does she do it? She simply uses alreadyexisting websites such as Ravelry.com, an online knitting and crocheting community, and eBay to upload her crochet creation patterns. Users of these sites then pay a fee to her when they want to download her patterns for their use. She currently displays patterns on these sites for 18” dolls – the perfect fit the American Girl dolls. If you want to see and download her designs for yourself, her username on Ravelry is daniellebo, and on eBay, it’s notary23. Bonacquisti was able to cut her hours back to part-time at her corporate job to fuel her freedom and propagate her passion.
If firing your boss and starting your own company isn’t in your near future, read on. There’s still hope for your 9 to 5. Despite the disparaging banter laid out in this article about the corporate world, there are some companies that really do get it right. Understanding the way employees feel about their work in addition to their general attitude toward the work environment directly correlates to production and the fate of that company. “Laughing at work makes serious business sense,” according to the Hub Centers for Meeting & Collaboration and the Fun Dept. The two have partnered to offer “non-traditional team building activities proven to increase meeting and event efficiency.” The Hub (www.the-hub.net), “where change goes to work,” was founded in London in 2005 with the belief that if you provide work spaces designed to inspire, your company will fill with diversified people doing amazing things. This idea has spread and there are now 30 plus open Hubs from London to San Francisco. Their newest location is The Hub Commerce Square at 20th and Market Streets in Philadelphia. The Hub is Philly’s foremost destination for off-site corporate meetings and events, offering stylish, state-of-the-art meeting space, top-level business services and gourmet catering. It’s perfect for those who want to reroute from the stuffiness of the norm. Meeting rooms are garnished with whimsical touches and playful décor choices. One of them adorned with an antique robot collection. Talk about a conversation starter. With The Hub’s continuous mission to create a pleasurable work environment, it was a no-brainer to team up with The Fun Dept. (www.thefundept.com), founded seven years ago. Specializing in nontraditional teambuilding, “The Fun Dept. allows The Hub to offer outside-ofthe-box team activities and workshops to our clients,” says John New, Chief Executive Officer of The Hub Centers. Studies prove that fun defeats burnout, boredom and fatigue; it counteracts conflict and tension, turning negativity into productivity, and it builds employee morale. The Fun Dept. initiates activities ranging from a marshmallow tower build to a secret celebrity identity quiz, inventive ideas that add just the right energy to keep a productive meeting flowing with new ideas. Hopefully more executives will follow suit, incorporate fun, and eliminate cases of the Mondays for those unfortunate souls who embellish the cubicles of corporations everywhere. But if not, you can always fire them…. LL In addition to writing for Local Living Magazine, Kari Dimmick is the PR/Marketing Coordinator for Warren Industries.
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fashionista Spring into Your Own Style
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pring really is here, despite the imminent snow storms of March! With the change of season brings the sometimes confusing, and for any true fashionista, always stressful question: What is my spring style type? The various quizzes that are featured in virtually every fashion outlet honestly don’t help to answer that question. After taking the fashion tests to determine what your true style type is, that’s exactly when the confusion starts! Each source gives us a different answer. Questions like, “Which fashion icon do I admire the most?” and, “Which designer would I choose if I had to wear his or her designs for the whole year?” make my head spin. Instead, I tell myself to take a deep breath and focus on the clothes: What are the trends I am drawn to? What are my “must-haves” for the new season? This allows me to remind myself that fashion is about recycling and updating your look to feel modern and fresh
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— in any season. This spring season, the buzz echoing out of every design house is: BE YOURSELF! Trust yourself and create your look with personal accents and touches from the various collections you already own, and then spice it up with your must-haves. We all have a style that is truly a mixture of designers, trends and various style types. So reinvent yourself each day, week, or month of the season. Be an alpha female embracing black and white geometric prints. Wear that pinstripe power suit on Wednesday to work. Flirt with your femininity on a Friday and wear the bold florals and spring graphics with a high wedge. The beauty of the change of season is that it gives you the chance to express your personal style rather than emulate someone else’s! LL - Anonymous Self-Proclaimed Shopaholic
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‘If You Had a Time Machine’: PIFA Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts - March 28 to April 27, 2013
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f You Had a Time Machine’ where would you travel? The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts is Philadelphia’s chance to celebrate an unprecedented moment of creativity, collaboration and innovation that influenced society. The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts was inaugurated in 2011 and paid homage to the artistic energy of Paris 1910-1920, attracting over 404,600 visitors! This year more than fifty festival performances and events take place throughout Philadelphia, fifty regional arts and cultural partners, and thirty-two new works make their début. The theme asks a diverse group of artists to make daring explorations of a specific moment in time and create exciting, thought provoking new works that will time travel the audience to that moment. Some are reflective of future cultures while others reinterpret the past. “We are thrilled with the stellar local, national and international performances we’ve added to our PIFA2013 program offerings,” says Anne Ewers, President and
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CEO of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. “The festival offers patrons a unique opportunity to select a journey and experience artistic interpretations of past and future events reflected through dance, theater, music and visual art. There is truly something for everyone! I am delighted that through PIFA we can provide a thematic canvas for artists to take risks and dare to do the work they’ve always dreamt of doing.” An installation of a time machine in the Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza serves as a cultural hub with free programs and activities throughout the festival. Gather the family and stroll around food vendors, artisans, and exhibitors while being entertained by an array of unique street performers, musicians and family-friendly programs at the closing Street Fair. “Philadelphia is an international destination for arts and culture,” says Mayor Michael Nutter. “The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts is a prime example of how this city is a hub for innovation and creativity. PIFA provides an incredible artistic outlet
for hundreds of thousands of citizens who converge on our city during the 31-day festival and for the array of artists who bring their magic to so many events.” Whatever your preference – dance, theater, music, art, poetry, puppetry – check PIFA’s website for a detailed list of events and tickets. Personal ideas are to join artist and educator Jebney Lewes for an afternoon of discovery in Center City on a fact finding exploration of City Hall, the Wannamaker Organ, the early days of the Mummers’ parade, 20th Century Philadelphia, and more. Afterwards, guests return to the Kimmel Center and construct their own version of a miniature Center City filled with art, architecture, music and pageantry. It will be on display for the last two weeks of the festival. Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, will direct the St. Matthew Passion, Robert Glasper presents a tribute to Stevie Wonder, and Savion Glover created a premier tap dance called ‘Dance Space’. Follow the Trial of Murderous Mary: the demise of Mary the elephant in a small town circus, or listen to jazz piece “Last Call at the Downbeat” performed by Jazz Bridge. Return to the original Woodstock and enter a ‘best dressed in hippie gear’ contest, learn about Houdini or Billy Holiday’s legacy, or watch an interpretation of Columbus’ arrival in the New World by Latin Fiesta. PHILADANCO performs a new choreographed work; hear Beethoven’s 9th Symphony performed by the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, and watch Wide Awake: Civil War Cabaret, that explores the musical legacy of Northern and Southern cultures during the Civil War. The Butterfly Project, about the liberation of Terezin Concentration Camp, is told through
the voices of children from Wolf Performing Art Center, and Chef Walter Staib, of Philadelphia’s City Tavern and host of Emmy award winning show A Taste of History, celebrates the 270th Anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth with an onstage culinary adventure. And, don’t miss Tongue & Groove, the critically acclaimed theatre ensemble that spontaneously performs unscripted scenes and monologues inspired by personal information. TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is Proud Lead Sponsor of PIFA, 2013, and PIFA is presented by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The creation of We Make the City is funded by the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage through the Heritage Philadelphia Program. Wide Awake: A Civil War Cabaret has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage through the Philadelphia Theatre Initiative and John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of the Knight Arts Challenge. PIFA 2013 is generously supported by Wynne Amick, H. Fitzgerald “Gerry” Lenfest, ACE Group, Deloitte, Independence Blue Cross, Macy’s Foundation, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of the Knight Arts Challenge, PNC Arts Alive. For more information visit: www.pifa.org or call 215-546PIFA (7432) or visit the Kimmel Center Box Office. LL Donna Dvorak is a Philadelphia-born freelance writer, reporter, award-winning poet, author, columnist, and creative writing teacher. She currently resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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The Wildwoods Are Open For Business This Five-Mile Island Was Virtually Unaffected by Superstorm Sandy and is Ready to Welcome Visitors for the 2013 Season By Suasion Communications Group
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e are pleased to report that the Wildwoods were virtually unaffected by Superstorm Sandy – and we’re very grateful for that,” said John Siciliano, executive director of the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development Authority. “Our hearts go out to the areas that were affected, but we have to get the 70
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message out that a good portion of the Jersey Shore will be open and we hope vacationers will support New Jersey’s tourism economy. It is with gratitude that we are promoting our plans for another fantastic summer, and our attractions, businesses, free beaches and exciting boardwalk will be fully operational to allow our wonderful visitors to enjoy a great vacation,” he added.
Just days after Superstorm Sandy hit the Wildwoods, business owners reopened their doors; and events taking place at the Wildwoods Convention Center proceeded without any cancellations – including adding a last-minute wedding that had been cancelled at another shore town’s venue due to the storm. The business owners also began to prepare for what is anticipated to be one of the busiest summer seasons in the Wildwoods. The Wildwoods boardwalk and the beaches saw little damage – in fact they report that the beaches actually gained sand from the storm. New Jersey’s largest family tourist destination was fully spared by Superstorm Sandy and is looking forward to a fun-filled summer season. The Wildwoods offer more than 8,000 hotel rooms and 3,000 condos and are only a single tank of gas away from nearly one-third of the U.S. population. The destination encourages visitors to support New Jersey’s tourism economy and vacation at the Jersey Shore to help rebuild the areas affected by the storm. With more than 180 free events held annually, a five-mile stretch of free beautiful, white-sand beaches and a two-mile Boardwalk renowned for its vast array of amusements, shops and eateries, the Wildwoods offer a Jersey Shore experience that is sure to create lifelong memories and beckon visitors back, year after year. The Wildwoods’ beaches stretch across the shores of North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest; and unlike most seashore resorts, they are spaciously wide and completely free! For those looking for some adventure, the Wildwoods’ beaches also serve as an ideal location for surfing, boogie boarding, power boating, jet skiing, sailing, kayaking and whale watching. The famous Wildwoods Boardwalk is called “two miles of smiles” for a good reason. The boardwalk features spectacular amusement piers, world-class roller coasters, interactive water parks, family atmosphere, arcades, carnival-style games of chance, shops and irresistible food. In addition to its beautiful beaches and one-of-a-kind Boardwalk, the Wildwoods also host more than 180 events and festivals throughout the year, offering a little something for everyone – and most of them are free! Events at the Wildwoods Convention Center continued to take place uninterrupted by Sandy – and the full roster of spring and summer events will also take place as scheduled. No other location in the region offers the number and variety of special events and festivals the Wildwoods offers annually. The Wildwoods offers a little something for everyone, is fully open for business, and this year especially, in light of the 2012 storm – is ready for fun in the sun! With free events, free beaches, free fireworks and free live music throughout the summer, the Wildwoods are the best family vacation value at the Jersey Shore. LL For more information or to order your Wildwoods Vacation Guide, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 1 (800) 992-9732.
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Long Beach Island Kicks Off Summer 2013 with April and May Events You are invited to Tour, Soar, Pour and Roar into a remarkable summer at the Jersey Shore, as the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce features Wedding Road Show April 21 and Summer Kick Off Weekend May 18 &19 Long Beach Island has been preparing all winter to get into top shape for an amazing summer. Brides are invited to the take part in the complimentary Wedding Road Show that brings wedding professionals and venues for a day of
wedding planning, sampling and prizes. Registration begins at 9:30 am for brides and their entourages. Register at www. visitLBIregion.com. Start it off right on May 18 at the 17th Street Beach Ramp in Ship Bottom at 11 am where surfing demos, favorite characters and ribbon cutting takes place to welcome the season. Then spend the rest of the weekend soaking in live music, local picnic specialties and 10 NJ wineries featuring Renault, Sharrott, and Tomasello at the Taylor Ave Ballfield in Beach Haven on both Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Wine tasting, bottle and case sales as well as winery presentations will set the tone for beautiful bay views as you begin a relaxing summer on Long Beach Island. Sticking around all weekend? Be a part of the classic car and motorcycle cruise happening May 19; contact the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce for details and let them help you plan this great weekend. Go to www.visitLBIregion.com, stop in at 265 W. Ninth St. in Ship Bottom, or call (609) 494-7211. Follow us everywhere at LBI Region.
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profile Your Outdoor Paradise Awaits You! By Jennifer Rowse
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f you look out your window and are disappointed with an uninspiring view, it is time to invest in an outdoor area that draws you to step outside your door. Transform your home’s surroundings into a retreat you can escape to after a hard day. Imagine an inviting area to welcome your guests and lay the setting for a fabulous fiesta! The ultimate outdoors would keep you warm in the fall, burst with color in the spring, and excite your senses in the summer while providing you with a cool spot in the heat of the day. In the winter, exteriors should not be dull; a canvas of vivid colors can get you through the season. Lentzcaping can give you the ultimate landscape, one you will not want to escape. It may even lure your children away from technology’s grip! Our custom designs take the cookie
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cutter out of suburban neighborhoods and provide a place to relax at the end of the day. One captivating approach to create an outdoor nirvana is to include all the basic natural elements in the design. All landscapes begin with earth and air, but stopping there is self-limiting. Adding the elements of fire and water will add fervor to your new area. Lentzcaping has been wowing customers since 1988, incorporating water into our designs in 1996. Keeping up with all the latest trends and innovations, a Lentzcaping water feature is second to none. Not only is it stunning and natural looking, but it also can be built to contain water below to use for irrigation and many other devices. The best part is, the water stored below cannot be seen, unlike cumbersome
cisterns and concrete containers commonly sold on the market. Lentzcaping rainwater capturing systems are pleasing to the eye and complement the surrounding environment. The element of water adds movement and gives a space a feeling of serenity. Shimmering fish and feathered friends can grace your new aquatic garden. Stone is the backbone of a landscape. When it comes to hardscapes, Lentzcaping’s crew is top notch with years of experience working with a huge variety of materials including pavers, flagstone, blue stone, and slate. Accent walls, pillars, patios, fire pits, fireplaces, walkways, and stone seating provide a place to lounge with a friend or loved one. Food lovers can cook outdoors on a stone grill or fireplace and then relax beside it afterward. Families can utilize their outdoors longer when the element of fire is included to keep you warm on chilly fall nights and early spring mornings. Our vision is to create an exclusive getaway for our hardworking customers. The idea of paradise is quite subjective and we consider the differences in style and personality that our customers maintain. Just close your eyes and imagine a beautiful stone patio, with a bubbling waterfall cascading next to a beautiful stone sitting area centered with a crackling fire, surrounded by trees, flowers and greenery. What are you waiting for? An outdoor paradise awaits you. LL
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The Bronson Pinchot Project By Diane Burns
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ne of the most popular television shows in the ‘80s was a sitcom called “Perfect Strangers”. It enjoyed an eight year run, wrapping up in 1993. If you recall, the premise of the show centered on the experiences of Wisconsin-born Larry Appleton (Mark Linn-Baker) and his distant Mediterranean-esque cousin,
Balki Bartokomous, while they lived together in a small apartment in Chicago. Balki was played by actor Bronson Pinchot, whose resume also includes roles in “Beverly Hills Cops,” “Risky Business,” and “True Romance,” just to name a few. Mr. Pinchot has performed on and off Broadway and has recorded audiobooks and voiceovers. However, when
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not in front of the camera or recording, Bronson has been the town’s Post Office. indulging in his favorite pastime: collecting period archiEach series of the show features the make-over of a tectural salvage. For the last decade he has used this salvage particular room in one of his homes. His restoration of on numerous renovation projects and has found a whole the kitchen in the Decker House is an example of how new spotlight focused on his involvement with the stunning easy it is to go back in time and preserve historic properhistoric restorations he’s been staging. ties with a modern twist. All of the modern appliances Although he considers himself to be “a fiercely private inare concealed behind salvaged wainscoting and cabinets dividual” he decided to allow his restorations to be aired on with facings of antique wood. Each program shows you the DIY Network. The first of the Bronson Pinchot Project step-by-step how the restoration took place. If he can’t series appeared on the network find the right salvage for a in February, 2012, featuring particular project, he has his three stunningly restored rooms carpenter build it from other from his iconic mansion and pieces of salvage wood he’s His passion for antiques and the Decker House, a smaller found. The barn at his home is home also in his adopted town filled with salvaged pieces and classical architecture has of Harford, Pennsylvania. he is constantly adding to his After he had completed his inventory. Bronson’s use of old been with him since a child. many West Coast restoration materials, he believes, brings projects, this native New Yorker depth to any room. One of the Using salvaged wood from old began his search for a home on focal points in the kitchen is the East Coast. He wanted a the fireplace with the original farmhouses and other properties home of Greek revival archiiconic fire surround. Brontecture and he wanted it to be son cut into a wall and added (including flooring he acquired located within a five mile drive French doors leading outdoors from New York City. In 2000, to his garden. He searched from a property once owned by he found his dream house in until he found just the right the small village of Harford, antique globes for the lights in heiress Doris Duke) he combines located in the Endless Mounhis kitchen. tains of Susquehanna County The designs of his projects materials and his skills to Pennsylvania. The house was are his own. He says, “I sit with built in 1840 and had been premy sketchbook and I say this is enhance the beauty and viously owned by State Senawhat it should look like when tor Edward Jones. At the time it’s done. Sometimes it does Bronson found it, the house and other times its better.” You history of his project homes. was being used only for office see at the beginning of each space. He purchased the Greek show the quirkiness and excitecolumned-mansion and soon ment that is all Pinchot. After the restoration began. many years of restoration his His passion for antiques and classical architecture has style now is a combination of English Regency and Ameribeen with him since a child. Using salvaged wood from old can high country with a touch of plaster casts and Greek farmhouses and other properties (including flooring he acsculptures. quired from a property once owned by heiress Doris Duke) The Bronson Pinchot Project airs on Saturdays at he combines materials and his skills to enhance the beauty 11:00pm/10:00c on the DIY Network. LL and history of his project homes. Inspired by the results he was making in his own home in Harford, Bronson purDiane Burns is a writer currently residing in Montgomery chased five other houses there: two stores, an Oddfellows County, Pennsylvania. Hall, and a quaint, blue-shingled building that was once
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The Manor House at Waverly Heights reflects the elegance and charm of the this continuing care retirement community.
which, in turn, leaves them with more time for favorite activities and pastimes, such as educational pursuits, painting, exercising, spending time with family and friends, or just relaxing alone. A most important component at living at Waverly is the provision of on-site medical care. Residents can transition to personal care or skilled nursing depending on their care needs, and they do so without a change in their monthly fee. This “continuum of care” provides peace of mind and financial protection. Waverly’s living options include:
Apartments and Villas
Waverly offers residential living in beautifully appointed apartments and one and two-level villas. One, two and three bedroom apartments are available ranging in size from 700 square feet to 3,000 square feet. Villas range in size from 1,450 square feet to 5,150 square feet. Interior features of apartments and villas include new kitchens and baths, quartz countertops, crown molding, carpet and hardwood floors.
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Imagine a Lifestyle at Waverly Heights By Janet Thompson
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averly Heights is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania approximately ten miles northwest of Philadelphia. It is situated on a lovely 63-acre former Main Line Estate in a quiet residential neighborhood, but with convenient access to Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, DC. Waverly Heights offers residential living, personal care, and skilled nursing accommodations and services. It boasts many amenities, including: two libraries, a fitness center, indoor swimming pool and spa, art studio, multi-media auditorium, movie theatre, gift shop, beauty salon, several dining venues, walking path, putting green, croquet court, and award-winning grounds. Waverly Heights is a community of individuals who have chosen to enjoy life in comfortable and gracious surroundings. Beyond that, they have chosen a lifestyle that features freedom from the responsibilities of maintaining a house 80
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Windsor offers 33 new, state-of-the-art personal care suites. Each suite includes a living room, bedroom, private bathroom, kitchenette and walk-in closet. These accommodations, along with outstanding nursing care and meal service, allow individuals who need some assistance with their activities of daily living to continue to live safely on their own.
Devonshire Memory Support
Devonshire offers a memory support unit for individuals with mild to moderate cognitive impairment, but who still enjoy a vigorous day of activity and entertainment. Spacious private rooms and a full and varied calendar of activities seven days a week provide an excellent life experience for those who can no longer manage to plan it for themselves.
Muirfield Skilled Nursing
Muirfield has been named as one of the top nursing homes in the United States in U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year and has received the highest Five-Star Quality Rating through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In addition to the outstanding nursing care, Muirfield provides physical, speech and occupational therapy to those who are transitioning from the hospital to home and intensive care for either long term needs or hospice services. Waverly was also named one of the Best Places to Work in PA in 2011 and 2012. For information or to schedule a personal visit, contact the Marketing Department at (610) 645-8764, or visit Waverly online at www.waverlyheightsltd.org. LL
Help is just a phone call (or click) away.
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1-866-STLUKES (785-8537) Call St. Luke’s InfoLink for physician referral, information on health screenings, lectures, support groups and community programs.
Q& A With Dr. Jay Fisher of the St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Center
Dr. Fisher, a Vascular Surgeon and Endovascular Specialist with St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Center, answers some frequently asked questions about your arteries and veins.
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What is vascular disease?
A: Vascular disease is the development of hardening of
the arteries that creates blockages or enlargements. These blockages can cause strokes or poor circulation that can lead to problems walking or limb loss, and enlargements that can lead to rupture and death.
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What are the risks associated with vascular disease?
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Strokes: Strokes are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, amounting to 137,000 deaths annually. One third of strokes are caused by plaque breaking off in the carotid arteries. Aneurysms of the Aorta (AAA): AAA is increased with certain risk factors. Risk factors include: age, male gender, Caucasian race, smoking, family history, history of other aneurysms, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Development of blockages in the arteries of the legs that can lead to problems with walking or severe limb loss. (before it said: or when severe limb loss SV)
Q: How do I know if I have vascular disease? A: Diseases of the blood vessels may not produce early
signs or symptoms. Damage may occur silently over time in the blood vessels that supply the heart and the brain. This
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damage can lead to coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke. Vascular screening exams can identify vascular disease before problems occur, helping to save lives and improve quality of life. At St. Luke’s we offer the St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Center Screening Program. This program includes three non-invasive screenings that could save your life: • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening • Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Screening • Carotid Artery Disease (CAD) / Stroke Screening
Q: Who should get a vascular screening? A:
We use a questionnaire to determine if you are at risk and should set up an appointment for the screening. Your age, family history, cholesterol, blood pressure and other
factors are taken into account. ** You can take the questionnaire on the right hand side of this page.
Q: Is the screening painful? A: No, not at all. The St. Luke’s screening program is
non-invasive and uses ultrasound technology to detect areas of concern. It is a simple 20-minute test that can save your life.
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“I Feel Fine”: Three Little Words That Can Do More Harm Than Good by Marc S. Rabinowitz, M.D.
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here is a certain comfort that comes with the words, “I feel fine.” The phrase provides a security blanket that assures us that if we are not feeling certain symptoms, we are “safe” for the time being. And if I am feeling fine, why do I need to see a doctor? I am not looking for trouble. Truth be told, if you don’t see a doctor annually, you may not be looking for trouble, but trouble has a good chance of finding you. We are taught as parents that one of our primary responsibilities is to make sure our children receive annual examinations and the necessary vaccinations. We spend thousands of dollars to take our pets to the vet and our cars to the dealership for regular oil changes and maintenance checks. And yet, as we get older, we forget that this proactive care is so essential when it comes to our own well-being. What changes when we become adults? Well, for starters, many of us start leading much more sedentary lifestyles, with little to no exercise and absolutely zero regard for what we are eating between work and shuffling our kids to school, dance recitals and soccer practice. The results are downright fearful with two-thirds of our population overweight, and one in every three people suffering with some form of diabetes. The onset of chronic illness such as heart disease and cancer runs rampant as we age, leading to 70% of all deaths. Snore at night? That heavy breathing should not be taken lightly—it may be a sign of sleep apnea, which could increase your chance of a stroke by 30%. The fact is, now more than ever, you need to see a doctor regularly, even when you think you are on top of your game. When was the last time you had a physical examination? For most of us, it was a lot longer than a year ago. And when we say a physical, we mean much more than blood work and an EKG. An adult patient deserves an adult evaluation. This includes: • A comprehensive review of your family history, including parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins, to determine which ailments and illnesses run
through your family tree. • A lifestyle evaluation, reviewing your daily diet and level of activity. We examine everything from how many steps you take in a day to the number of fruits and vegetables you consume (or in most cases, don’t consume). • An Epworth sleep evaluation to screen for sleep apnea and identify any needs for treatment. • A mini mental evaluation to explore the potential for memory loss, and a Zung depression analysis, which will screen for any undiagnosed depression. • An extensive review of your occupational history where we look at all of your work settings and determine the need for any specific health screenings as a result of your job(s). If we do locate a form of illness or cancer, it is far more treatable in its earlier stages. • A comprehensive exam while undressed which includes necessary rectal exams, prostate exams for men, and breast exams for women. Is the annual exam a pleasant experience? I doubt it will ever top the list of your favorite activities. However, by taking the time to have yourself checked out regularly, you can assure yourself that you will be able to continue to enjoy your favorite activities. From this exam, we put together a wellness program to make sure you feel fine for a long time to come. You don’t wait until your car breaks down before you get the oil changed. Why would you wait for your body to break down before you go to the doctor? By seeing a doctor on an annual basis, you not only add years to your life, but most importantly, you add life to your years. Your life can be richer, fuller and healthier for about the cost of your daily coffee. To find out more, call 215-PREVENT (215-773-8368) to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation, or visit us online at www.215prevent.com. LL
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proďŹ le Make Your (Unmentionables) Obsolete With Help From the Female Pelvic Health Center By Sharyl Volpe
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If it happens to you then you’re all too familiar with planning your routes within close proximity to rest stops or crossing your legs when you feel a cough or sneeze coming on. There is a solution that can broaden your world. If you are not sure what can be done, there is a place to get the expert information you need in a relaxing, welcoming environment. Dr. Stephanie Molden, founder of The Female Pelvic Health Center in Newtown, Pa., has risen to the pinnacle of her field as an expert physician specialist in Urogynecology. With a reputation for compassionate care in an unusually comforting environment, she combines her training with the most advanced technologies available. Medical Director of the Robotics program at St. Mary Medical Center and
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the first surgeon to perform robotic surgery at the Center, Dr. Molden is on the cutting edge of the use of robotics in urogynecology. If you suffer from incontinence, discomfort or any number of other serious conditions related to your pelvic anatomy, Dr. Molden has a plan for your recovery, a chartered trip to regaining your freedom. Although many of these conditions are not life threatening, many women choose to live with disadvantages that can be mitigated, alleviated, and eliminated. You will receive the best possible evaluation and treatment. Your solution may not require surgery; the practice envelops a wide variety of treatments, including biofeedback therapy, pelvic muscle and bladder training, diet plans, and cutting edge treatment options such as the Inter-
stim implant (pacemaker for the bladder), bladder Botox injections, or Urgent PC tibial nerve stimulation treatments. Should your prognosis require surgery, Dr. Molden is a highly skilled pelvic surgeon. She performs minimally invasive procedures designed to minimize trauma to the body, reduce blood loss and lessen post-operative pain. Dr. Molden has performed over 1000 minimally invasive surgeries for women with pelvic disorders.
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Let’s face it. We have all become accustomed to traditional medical services involving contingency planning, time off work, babysitters, and schedule tweaks that are inconvenient and sometimes a real strategic problem. These days it is often difficult to take time for health. Dr. Molden has observed the unfortunate reality of these roadblocks to a better life and she has responded: “One of the more unique aspects of my office is that we actually have two units in the way we are organized.” This is the current status of her facilities and advanced capabilities. “We have the office aspect where appointments and administrative functions are managed, but we also have an independent surgery center. It is for our patients only, so it is exclusively for our use, and we’ve been doing more and more procedures to treat incontinence that were previously done in the hospital.”
This is unprecedented convenience for patients because it eliminates the time traditionally spent travelling to the hospital, getting all the blood work done, and sitting around waiting for hours. For Dr. Molden, many of the procedures required are minimally invasive surgeries, some of which employ the previously mentioned highly advanced robotic technology. Recovery time is diminished and discomfort is kept to the bare minimum. Dr. Molden completed her training in urogynecology with a three-year fellowship in a leading training program in the Lehigh Valley. She continues to have special interests in teaching and research and has held academic appointments and presented novel research findings in her field, in both national and international forums. As an active member of the American Urogynecology Society (AUGS), she not only participates in ongoing continuing education and research initiatives, but she is also spearheading new studies. “My office has recently become a participant in national clinical research studies currently underway for prolapse procedures. Our patients will be compensated for their involvement but it basically means they will be followed more closely and for a longer period after their surgery. This will help further evaluate certain procedures we currently perform for treatment of prolapse on a larger scale.” Dr. Molden also teaches and proctors new surgical techniques in her field to other physicians across the country. But the most challenging step still remains; it is admitting there is a problem and getting help. Conquering the fear and making an appointment can lead to a life less challenging. And who knows, a chat with a girlfriend or two might reveal that you are not alone. Call Dr. Molden today if you are ready to talk about what you can’t with anyone else ~ and get on with life! The Female Pelvic Health Center 760 Newtown-Yardley Road, Suite 115 Newtown, PA 18940 Website: www.fphcenter.com E-mail: info@fphcenter.com Phone: (215) 504-8900 Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Senior Independence Maintaining Your Independence by Improving Your Home by Diane Burns
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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. March | April 2013 Local Living
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• Laser Therapy – This therapy has been used by professional sports teams for years to dramatically speed up healing time and promote healthy cell growth. • Traditional Chiropractic Manipulation and traditional physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound, TENS, heat/ice, and kinesiotaping in your treatment plan. • Pilates Reformer Lessons – Build long, lean muscles with the Pilates Reformer, ladder barrel and MVE pilates chair. Private lessons or Duets. • Therapeutic Massage – Deep massage targeted to decrease muscle spasm and pain. • Pre-Natal Massage – To ease aches and pains of pregnancy. Can be combined with pre-natal exercise and stretching. • Hands-on Performance Enhancement Training – Under the expertise of 2-time NFL Super Bowl champion and former Philadelphia Eagle Vaughn Hebron. Vaughn brings you world-class personal training and sports conditioning for athletes and men and women of all ages.
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relationships
Spring Stress on Your Marriage by Matthew Weldon Gelber MS MFT
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any of my clients often assume, and say, “You must have the perfect marriage.” My answer is, “No, I don’t. No one does.” Marriage requires constant care and upkeep, like the rest of life. Good marriages don’t just fall into place; you have to work with your partner and make it what you want it to be. With the divorce rate close to 62%, it seems a lot of people don’t work at it and without that effort, unhappiness sometimes sets in and then, without help, a marriage can fail. With the spring there comes planning, work and decisions in every direction. Everyone has a ton of plans. Here are some ways to keep connected and get through this time of year in the best way possible. How do you make a marriage a great one? That’s the million-dollar question. For me, I can apply what I’ve learned through education and experience with clients but what really helps the most is what I’ve learned in my own marriage. Teamwork, listening, understanding, respect, trust and love are some words that come to mind. I believe in returning to a belief system where communication is key and many people have lost that in recent years. We are all disconnected and cut off from interaction in real life. Yes, we are more connected through media but in homes we seem more disconnected, leading our own separate lives. I see more and more couples living as married roommates rather then a true romance that leads to a long-term marriage. What can we do? Open up your hearts but open up your ears even more. Listen!! Listen to your spouse, ask questions.... How do you feel? What makes you happy? What can we do to make things better? How can I help? 92
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My question to you is: Do you hear these questions in your home? If so, we are doing well. If not, we need to start. Let’s get reconnected to each other. Not only do we deserve to but also we owe it to marriage itself because that’s what it’s all about. We don’t get married to get divorced but if you look at the rate of return, would you invest in marriage if you saw this as a stock or a business? My answer would be no.... Imagine how good your marriage can be once you figure out the key. The key is getting motivated to make it better. Make your marriage the one people aspire to have, admire and enjoy seeing. Get into your marriage just as you would get into your work, your family or your drive for life; make it the most important thing you do. Put down your iPad, cell phone and lap top and get in there and talk. Ask questions and make loving your partner the story of your life. We all know that couple who has been together for years and make even the hardest times in their lives something they can get through together. Make love your passion and your marriage your pride. I’ve learned a lot in my career but the one thing that is always in the front of my mind is that love and care in your life makes you happy and less anxious; you will live longer when you have a true partner to enjoy the amazing times in life and help each other through the tough times. If you begin to have a mindset like this, it’s not work anymore; it’s love — true love that will last forever. LL Matthew Weldon Gelber MS MFT, Psychotherapist The Weldon Center, 20 Mystic Lane Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355 | (610) 310-5898 www.mattgelber.com | matthew.gelber@att.net
REAL ESTATE
You Ask, Peter Answers ... By Peter Buchsbaum
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verything costs more!” Sound familiar? Your payroll tax just increased by 2%. Local real estate taxes increase every year. Certainly food is more expensive as well is the cost to put gas in your car. PECO just announced another utility increase. Fear naught, there are some options. Stop eating and stop driving. Put on another sweater. Seriously folks, these are not the only answers to the riddle. Would you be surprised to know that solar power is the start to a viable option? We are joined this issue by Kevin Kennedy from ACT Renewable to discuss solar hot water heaters as that start. As we begin our brief discussion, please understand that what we will be discussing is a supplemental source of energy. A few solar panels will not allow you to take yourself off the grid. While we at Gateway Funding are not able to utilize the Federal Housing Administration’s Energy Efficient Mortgage initiative, there are programs available to make solar a part of your mortgage.
Q: Kevin, please tell me your goal as a principle of ACT Renewable? A: Our goal is to educate your readers that solar hot water heaters will save a significant enough portion of their electric bill to offset the cost of the solar panels. Q: Kevin, on average what is the savings (percentage wise) on your electric bill if you ran your hot water heater from solar panels? A: Your hot water heater is responsible for roughly 23% to 28% of your electric bill.
Q: Does the conversion to a solar water heater mean I need to buy a new hot water heater?
A: No, you do not if you already have an electric hot water heater. The solar system is simply a supplemental system to provide free electricity. Q: What happens if I move? A: There have been multiple studies that indicate that your
home will sell for more if you have a supplemental system.
Q: Kevin, in preparation for this interview I read about some common objections, on topics ranging from the batteries and how they emit toxic fumes, to my favorite: “I am afraid the reflection off the panels will melt my neighbor’s furniture.” I assume these objections are because this is relatively new. As an expert, what can you tell us to ease these typical objections? A: Anything new and different does tend to carry with it concerns from the public. Years ago when the Bell Telephone monopoly was broken up, everyone had major concerns that the price would rise. History serves to prove that just the opposite happened. Solar systems are designed to absorb the sunlight, not reflect it. The batteries are no different than your car battery. Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage Services, L.P. NMLS #1071; Peter Buchsbaum, (NMLS #133257) is Licensed as a NJ Mortgage Loan Originator License (#9409934); Licensed by the PA Department of Banking (Mortgage Originator License #25455). The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage Services. Rates, Terms, Fees, Products, Programs and Equity requirements are subject to change without notice. For qualified borrowers only. © 2012 Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage Services, L.P. Equal Housing Lender. March | April 2013 Local Living
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good reads This Crop Features a Nice Spring Mix of Greens, Confetti and Profound Revelation. THE END OF YOUR LIFE BOOK CLUB By Will Schwalbe Reviewed By Andrea Preziotti
This book is so much more than a memoir of a son/mother relationship, and those of you who shy away from reading it because of the cancer storyline would be missing out on a treasure. For the love of books, and how they can save you, what they can teach you, how they cultivate your life, how other people’s stories both imaginary and real shape your own. Will and Maryann’s love for literature, their conversations about the authors and their writing style, takes you on a journey that is memorable and fulfilling. If you are lover of books, you will only find joy in the gift this one will give you. Here are some key lines in the book that underscore this line of thinking… The reverence for books is what we all have in common. (110) Really when you read something wonderful, it changes your life, even if you aren’t aware of it. (120) That’s one of the amazing things great books like this do--they just don’t get you 96
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to see the world differently, they get you to look at people, the people all around you, differently. (203) If I’d waited until I was well rested to read, I never would have read anything. (248) Books are the most powerful tool in the human arsenal, that reading all kinds of books, in whatever format you choose-electronic, printed, audio--is the grandest form of entertainment, and also is how you take part in human conversation. (326)
JUNIOR GOOD READS CONFETTI GIRL
By Diana Lopez Reviewed by Katherine E. Warren
Apolonia Flores, or Lina, likes to collect socks. She’s not your average sock collector, though. Whenever she is bored, she rearranges her socks by color, size, theme, etc. When socks lose their pair buddies, they don’t get tossed out — Lina will use them for earmuffs, costumes, coasters, bookmarks, wallets, dusters, and so much more. Her dad is a bibliophile, or one who collects books. Books are everywhere, and lately, Lina’s father has been pay-
ing more attention to his books than to her, especially since her mother died a year ago. Lina’s friend Vanessa has her own parent’s obsession problem as well. After her mother’s divorce, her mom can’t stop making cascarones, which are hollowed out eggshells filled with colorful confetti. Both Lina and Vanessa are fed up with their parents’ habits. In addition, Lina is having trouble at school with Jason, a player on the football team. Jason is always teasing her about how tall she is. Lina is also failing English, and even Vanessa seems to sometimes push her away to talk to her boyfriend Carlos. Lina has a hard time coping with everything in her life and writes down her emotions in story form as a summary for a book she was supposed to read but never does. Lina also learns to deal with her mother’s death and her father’s attention to books by confessing her feelings through the battle of cascarones. Confetti Girl is a book filled with Spanish proverbs starting every chapter and is an enjoyable read. All the while, you are feeling as though you are helping Lina through the story, event by event. Join Lina, her socks, and plenty of cascarones in this colorful story about friends and family. “Los amigos mejores son libros.” — Books are your best friends.
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Playing Matchmaker for the First Time Finding the Right Tutor for Your Child
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erhaps the most famous tutor-tutee pairing in all of history is that of Aristotle and Alexander the Great. Growing up the son of Philip II and studying under Plato’s most famous pupil, it is not hard to imagine Alexander--the man who would forge the largest empire up until that time period--having a leg up on his peers. During the Renaissance, the nobility and the wealthy relied on tutors to train their young. During the Regency and Victorian periods in England this developed to where the upper classes often employed governesses to care for their children and provide the basic British education. In this year, the two hundredth anniversary of Pride and Prejudice, it is amusing to recall how shocked Lady Catherine de Bourgh was that Elizabeth Bennet’s family had five daughters and no governess. In the United States, demand for tutoring services has increased as standardized tests now dominate education. Selecting the right tutor is tricky for parents as they receive professional advice and sort through references. Brian Rutledge, founder of the Rutledge Learning Academy, says parents should ask prospective tutors how familiar they are with their child’s course: “This is especially important for Everyday Math, Singapore Math, geometry in general, and any upper level or AP class.” Unsurprisingly, students have a lot to say on the subject. A survey of fifty high school students produced a list of key traits: respect and trust, enthusiasm for the subject, deep content knowledge, and flexibility in scheduling. So while references are important, talking to your child about her specific needs will yield big dividends. Being vigilant about your child’s learning also enhances the efficacy of tutoring. For example, a student may avoid difficulties in high
school math by having a few corrective tutoring sessions during middle school. Sports trainers are increasingly more popular as more students pursue a competitive edge in the race for athletic scholarships. Many of the same selection principles apply. Samantha Lane who will soon head to St. Thomas Aquinas College on a basketball scholarship has been working oneon-one with a private coach for two years: “It’s great to be able to focus on yourself as opposed to practicing with the team. I can practice alone, but Megan knows my game and can critique me in a way that helps me develop much faster. This improves team play and builds confidence for when you are being judged in tryouts.” After Lane goes to college, she will continue with her coach, giving her an edge over competitors who will sever ties with their high school coaches when they graduate. Lastly, parents may judge a tutor by how much she knows about the standardized assessments the child faces. For SAT, ACT or SSAT, Rutledge says parents should look for a tutor or program that is a good blend of both skills review and testing strategy: “A great program is one delivered by qualified professionals who can meet any specific need a student might have outside of any prefabricated preparation script.” To emphasize the point, a great tutor will not teach to the test, but rather she will make sure the student has the skills to meet any challenge. After all, Aristotle did not train Alexander to defeat Darius, but he did teach the critical thinking skills his pupil needed to achieve victory. LL Drew Giorgi is a teacher of English at New Hope-Solebury High School. He is a graduate of LaSalle University and holds master’s degrees from The College of New Jersey and St. Joseph’s University in English and Educational Technology.
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Adapting to the “New Normal” by Stephanie Berardi
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hen the President made his speech and addressed issues like climate change, the Nation listened. As humans, we adapt to new extreme weather patterns and hope that it doesn’t last for long. It’s only now that I can truly appreciate the lyrics to songs such as R.E.M’s “It’s the End of the World As We Know It” and Dave Matthew’s “Don’t Drink the Water.” I’m being half sarcastic and I’m probably dating myself – but the climate truth is that global warming is here to stay for a while. But have no fear: we know how to build a stronger, more sustainable future. Economically, this means more jobs, cleaner energy, and smarter ways of living. Crazy storms like Sandy and Katrina, extreme droughts in the Midwest, and hotter temperatures have made it difficult to ignore that it’s time for us all to reduce our carbon footprint. For those of us in the Northeast, what do we need to know? The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) says that because of global warming, we can expect to see more precipitation and impact from the sea level rising. In the summer, extreme heat can worsen our air quality which means it won’t be safe to go outdoors. So if you like the outdoors and recreational activities like skiing and fishing, then the answer is simple: conserve! Conservation is the key. Turn off anything that is plugged in, has a blinking light or isn’t being used, like a phone charger, lights, and TV. Another really simple solution is to change all of your light bulbs. The best, long term bulbs are LEDs, even though they will cost a little more up front. But, it’s surprising how much money can be saved when we make small changes in our daily routines. If you don’t believe me, just try it and compare your energy bill from month to month. I recently heard a great TED talk about food. One of the speakers said that the best tomato he ever ate was grown by his daughter in their own2013 backyard. He taught her that 98 Local Living March | April
the best food is made with love. When we grow our own gardens instead of buying food from the store we help to reduce our carbon footprint. Much of what we eat spends a long time sitting on a truck on its way to us and we end up wasting a lot of it because it doesn’t usually last that long in our refrigerators. We have the power to control the pollution that is made from transportation with our pocketbooks. The next best thing that we can do is buy local, then compost what we don’t use. There is something to be said for strength in numbers which is why the Plant One Million Trees campaign was born. Trees are the lungs for our planet and, lucky for us, they like carbon. They also provide shade, and filter the water. Philadelphia has one of the best water sources in the country, which is protected by Fairmount Park. We are fortunate to be innovators in green initiatives. The Green Cities, Clean Water program was officially accepted by the EPA as a leading solution towards managing storm water. Some things that you can do to participate include building a rain garden, using planters or rain barrels, and eliminating pavement. The more filters (plants) that we have, the better recharged our water source can be. Just remember the rule when you plant: plant natives. If you are not sure, ask your local garden center and they can help you. I’ve only touched the surface of just some of the ways that we can help reduce climate impacts. There are many other simple things we can do, but it’s the power of what we can do in numbers that really counts. The more we can empower others, the healthier we can be and the safer it will be for our children. Like our Facebook page Local Living Green Magazine for daily updates. Stephanie Berardi is a Graduate degree candidate at the University of Pennsylvania.
community spotlight CB Drug Free Project and New Hope Academy Create “A Tree of Hope” By Gary Harris, Director, New Hope Academy
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n the fall of 2011, the Central Bucks Drug-Free Community Coalition decided to create a visual symbol directed towards at-risk youth to signify hope and inspiration for their future. As a CBDFC coalition partner, I was able to recruit the art teachers of both New Hope Academy campuses. The New Hope Academy is a non-traditional alternative school with locations in Doylestown and Yardley. Along with the enthusiastic support of the school’s founder and president Kathy Rosso-Gana, a partnership was formed to create this visual symbol. Ideas were exchanged over the following months resulting in a decision to create a multi-level, mixed media tree surrounded by a garden – A Tree of Hope. The trunk and branches of the tree would display words that strongly represented resiliency. The tree, formed by a compilation of many small canvases pieced together to form the final design, would symbolize growth and change. Using small canvases would allow art students at both campuses to work independently on different parts of the design. This impressive work was completed late last year and was
well worth the wait. The project exceeded everyone’s expectations and will forever symbolize the collaborative efforts of both the CB Drug-Free Project and the talented faculty and students of New Hope Academy. The final work of art contains 57 separate canvases measuring 10 by 20 feet. In early December, it was unveiled to CBDFC directors, Melanie Swanson, prevention specialist, the Council of Southeast Pennsylvania and Kimberly Cambra, executive director, CB Cares Educational Foundation. Swanson and Cambra were elated to see how beautifully the students’ efforts captured the true purpose of this project. The next step for the CBDFC will be to find a permanent home to showcase the dedication, mindfulness and vision of this unique creation. Regardless of where it is housed, this project created by youth will hopefully serve as a reminder to other youth and persons of all ages that it is never too late to establish a strong foundation. Special thanks to the dedication of New Hope Academy’s art department for their devotion to their students and brilliant execution of this symbol of collaboration. LL March | April 2013 Local Living
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Doylestown Adventure Boot Camp: Get a Move On!
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i, my name is Wendy Yazujian. I am the Doylestown Adventure Boot Camp owner/ instructor here in Bucks County where I train large groups of women at the crack of dawn... 5:30am. What better way to start your day than that of a vigorous outdoor workout! I’ve been a personal trainer for over 20 years. I’ve worked in gyms and private studios and then decided to venture out on my own training people in their homes. It was a great job but I always felt there was something missing. I was unable to bring my clients to that true next level of fitness. Training twice a week for the average woman desiring to lose weight wasn’t enough. My aspirations for my clients were not exceeding my expectations. I wanted to see RESULTS! So, I decided to start a 5-day week boot camp. The days were mixed up with strength training, circuit training, speed and endurance training and my fun crazy training. There became a genuine camaraderie between the women. The first boot camp began in March 2006 enlisting about 16 women. There was no competition, just a willingness and desire to help the weak become stronger. We were here as ONE. I was inspired as I watched this 4-week transformation of bodies and minds. I realized at that moment that I could help women become healthier and so Doylestown Adventure Boot Camp was born. Prior to each 4-week camp, I take measurements and get you on the scale. The first Friday of camp is Test Day. You will walk, jog or run a timed mile. There are an additional 4 timed strength tests. There is a lot more to fitness than 100
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seeing the scale drop. The 4-week final outcome was stupendous. Women knocked minutes off the timed mile while also showing increased strength in their squats, push-ups and sit-ups. The average woman lost 5 to 10 pounds with 2 to 3 inches down in their waist and hips. It was a successful 4 weeks! The women were an inspiration not only to each other but to myself as well. Five years later, Doylestown Adventure Boot Camp expanded to Montgomeryville, Pa. Women across Bucks County and Montgomery County are losing weight, losing inches, gaining strength, endurance and, most importantly, self esteem! What are you waiting for? As women, we are always giving ourselves to our spouses, our children and our jobs. It has been very encouraging to see the women in my boot camp come to me and tell me, “This is one hour a day I am giving to myself. And I deserve it!” So do you, and every woman out there. A.H. lost 100 pounds in 11 months of training in Doylestown Boot Camp. J.B. and Z.S. ran their first 5k and then took it to a new level by running their first half marathon. We all underestimate our strength, but when put to the test, we amaze what our true capabilities are. My motto in boot camp is “Do your best and push yourself a little more than you did yesterday.” That is all I can ask for as your drill instructor. I am hoping to see you soon! Check out the new April 2013 schedule at www.dtownadventurebootcamp.com. All fitness levels are welcome! LL
Tickle Your Senses at Six Bucks County Gardens on the 20th Annual New Hope Historical Society Garden Tour Save the date, Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Purchase your tickets before May 1 and save $5 on each ticket. Or purchase afterward for the general admission price of $30. Order garden tour tickets online at www.newhopehs.org or call 215-862-5652. You will be tickled in these gardens, promise! “The earth laughs in flowers.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
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f you are looking for a spring getaway may we suggest Charleston, South Carolina. Named in 2012 as The Top City in the United States by Conde’ Nast Travelers Readers Choice Awards, many other travel magazines have dubbed Charleston as, “America’s Most Friendly City” or “The Most Hospitable City in America.” Whether you are a history buff, a fan of high-quality theater, a beach bunny or a fashionista, Charleston has something to tickle everyone’s fancy. This charming, genteel city has a downtown peninsula well-known for its prominent scenes in art, music, local cuisine and fashion. The Spolata Festival founded in 1977 by Gian Carlo Menotti is a major performing arts festival. If live theater is for you, you’ll find just what you’re looking at a production by Charleston’s oldest theater group, The Folly Players. Each spring the city is invaded by designers, journalists and clients from across 102
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the country to attend the city’s Fashion Week in Marian Square. History connoisseurs can enjoy the many stories told by buildings rich in architectural detail in the French Quarter and top that off with a visit to Fort Sumter, site of the first shots fired in the Civil War. The Battery is an historic defensive seawall. The city has a number of fine museums, including America’s first museum, the Charleston Museum. Enjoy a stroll along the waterfront with its markets, shops and beautiful fountains. Walk along the Ashley River lined with plantations and fantastic gardens. There is a Wildlife Refuge and sandy beaches for some fun with the kids in the outdoors. Folly Beach, one of the most popular, has its own lighthouse, a surefire hit with the children. Among Charleston’s main attractions are its mansions. You will see The Calhoun, the Gibbs Mansion, Wentworth,
and the Charleston mansion. In the downtown area, horse drawn carriages will take you around the city over cobblestone streets. After a day of touring and sightseeing you’ll want to visit one of Charleston’s wonderful restaurants. For casual dining try Joe’s Pasta for fantastic Italian food, Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, or the Charleston Crab House with its selection of gumbo and the state’s signature dish, she-crab soup. If you prefer fine dining visit Crue Café or Bocci’s Italian restaurant. At the end of the day retire to one of the city’s fine hotels for a night of relaxation and rejuvenation. Charleston truly has something of interest for everyone — and the weather in spring is perfect for a family vacation. For more information visit www.charlestoncvb.com. LL Diane Burns is a writer currently residing in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
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