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Volume 5 Number 5
HOME FAMILY SELF
Fall arrives 8
Court the outdoors
An open courtyard welcomes nature.
10 fall destinations 26 Drive a short distance for family fun.
Organize your wallet 46 Clean out the clutter.
HOME Benefits of bonsai
An ancient art relaxes the soul.
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11 Sugar and creamer sets
From cute to sleek.
17 Decorate like a pro
Designer shares her favorite things.
18 Spooky silhouettes
An easy Halloween craft for your home.
20 Guard your garden
Prep your plants for winter.
22 Extreme Home Makeover
Pay it forward with acts of kindness, even after the show ends.
FAMILY 28 Helping others
Photo contest winners
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This year’s winners chalked up some great art.
30 College savings 101
Dip your apples into some yummy recipes.
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Start saving now for your children’s future.
35 Teen drivers
Be smart and safe behind the wheel.
40 Gargoyles of York
A crispy, crunchy treat
Erin Coy opens her heart to a life-changing experience.
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50 Three friends
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52 Smart athletes
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Be business savvy when making virtual connections.
54 Online networking 56 Beauty corner
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That’s the estimated cost of sending my two children to college. The thought of saving that much money — or even coming close — seems impossible. I have a small savings account started for my daughter and a smaller one for my son. After reading the story on pages 30-33, I know I need to do more. Mark Kantrowitz, founder and publisher of FinAid.org, reminds all families to be realistic and that it’s never too late to start saving. “Every dollar you save is a dollar you don’t have to borrow,” he said. His words make me feel a little better, and I realize I could use a nice deep breath. On pages 48 and 49, local yoga instructors explain the proper way to get the most out of every breath. “It’s the quickest way to calm the nervous system,” Michelle Zerby said. Relaxation, or the lack of it, has been on my mind lately, which probably explains why a lot of the stories in this issue focus on ways to unwind. See photos of a peaceful interior courtyard on pages 8 through 10. Discover the ancient art of bonsai on pages 13 and 14. Find simple ways to create a calm atmosphere at home on page 17. If you’re feeling festive, we also included some spooky silhouettes on page 18 to decorate for Halloween. At my house, it might be scarier to hang future college tuition bills on the walls.
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September/October Smar t things to do in Southcentral Pennsylvania
Spice things up
The 16th annual Hanover Chili Cook Off is a community staple for entertaining families, tasting chili and raising funds for local nonprofit organizations. Gates open at 11 a.m. Sept. 4 at Good Field, North Forney Avenue in Hanover. Visit hanoverchilicookoff.com for details.
Head to the fair
The York Fair features 10 days of fun for the entire family Sept. 9 to 18. Attractions include rides, livestock, exhibits and great food, plus a grandstand of stars, including 3 Doors Down, Toby Keith and Big Time Rush. Visit yorkfair.com for details.
Crickett’s Answer for Cancer
Raise money for women affected by cancer during Crickett’s Wine Tasting Event, 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 at Moon Dancer Winery in Lower Windsor Township. Tickets are $25 each, which include five wine tastings, one glass of wine, an embossed wine glass to keep and appetizers. Call Bonnie Julius at 843-7903 for tickets or details.
Harley-Davidson open house
Stop by Harley-Davidson’s Springettsbury Township facility Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 for self-guided tours of the newly restructured factory, free demos of new 2012 motorcycles and more. Bike Night in Downtown York on Sept. 30 will feature entertainment and a motorcycle parade.
Meet us at the Women’s Show
The 14th annual Women’s Show will be Oct. 1 and 2 at the York Expo Center. Shopping, exhibits, entertainment, demonstrations, prizes and more offer a great girlfriends’ day out. Admission is $4, but attendees can present a Weis Markets Preferred Shopper’s Club Card at the door for free admission or download a free ticket by logging on to thepeak985.com.
Shrewsbury’s Fall Fest
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The fourth annual R.O.A.R! on the Floor on Oct. 1 supports ovarian cancer awareness with an evening of music and dancing at The Valencia in York. Tickets are $75 for dinner/show/dancing and $35 for show and dancing only. Price includes an introductory dance lesson. Visit ovarianhope.org for more information.
Enjoy fall festivities in the Shrewsbury Historic Village 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Oct. 15. Events include antiques, arts, crafts, demonstrations, food and refreshments, plus live entertainment, children’s face painting, and the annual Scarecrow Contest. Call 235-8210 for details.
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A home’s interior courtyard lends beauty to every room. By JENNIFER VOGELSONG for Smart
Nancy Currens still remembers the day her parents discovered their dream house and decided to make it a reality. The year was 1947 and the now 78-year-old Harrisburg woman was still in high school. Her mother was at the beauty shop flipping through an issue of House Beautiful magazine. Her father heard a description of the same cutting-edge home design featured in that magazine on the radio on his way home from work.
PHOTOS BY KATE PENN for Smart
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The couple hired the former West Shore Lumber Company to execute the plans by architect Cliff May — now known as the father of the modern ranch house — on land along Country Club Road in Camp Hill, Cumberland County. They made a few modifications for a colder climate, had it furnished identically to the pictures they had seen in the magazine, and by Thanksgiving 1949, the family moved in to the nearly 4,000-square-foot home. With a glass-walled courtyard, threecar garage, walk-in refrigerator, maid’s quarters, radiant floor heating and inground pool, it was a landmark. People drove by to marvel at the underground sprinkler system for the lawn, the coils under the driveway macadam that melted snow upon contact. “It was sort of the talk of the area,” Currens said. “People did not build houses of that magnitude at that time.” During her senior year at Camp Hill High School, Currens hosted several parties for her friends. When orchestras would perform for parties at the nearby West Shore Country Club, Currens’ father would bring them across the street and keep the festivities going at their place. At the holidays, her father would put up a Christmas tree in the courtyard that was so tall people could see the top of it as they drove by. Rob and Laura Sterling, the current residents, are only the second non-family members to live in the home. After the death of their parents, Currens’ sister took ownership of the house, eventually selling it to Debbie Keys, owner of Pealer’s Flowers in Camp Hill. “She changed the house dramatically,” Currens said. “Really updated it.” About four years ago, the Sterlings relocated from Baltimore for Rob’s job and fell in love with the house — especially the open floor plan. “Coming from a historic row house in Federal Hill, this was so much space and potential,” Laura said. They agreed that their first project would be to renovate the center courtyard. “It’s like artwork for the house,” Laura said. “It’s what we look at from every room.” Two years ago, they hired Doug Myers, a landscape designer with River Valley Landscapes in Lower Windsor Township, to come up with a plan. They didn’t know exactly what they wanted — just something relaxing that went with the style of the house and plants that didn’t involve a lot of care. Story continues on page 10.
“I wanted it to be elegant, sublime and striking to look out on,”
— Doug Myers, landscape designer
SMART TIP: The bamboo was set in concrete containers to keep it from spreading.
The plants in the garden include shades of green with white f lowers to help accentuate the graphic design. Designer Doug Myers used ‘Justin Brouwer’ boxwood, ‘Sum and Substance’ hosta, white anemones and black bamboo. Ornamental grasses contrast with the clean lines of the hardscape elements.
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Laura Sterling flashes a smile while holding her daughter, Claire, 10 months. Laura calls the courtyard ‘artwork for the house.’
Myers settled on an interpretation of a mid-century modern garden, with a refined contemporary edge. “I wanted it to be elegant, sublime and striking to look out on,” he said. For a full month, his crew was in and out of the house. Because of limited accessibility to the courtyard, they had to shuttle materials through a runway that led through the foyer from the front door and into the courtyard. He used Brazilian teakwood flagstone stepping stones with Mexican beach pebbles covering the ground between the pads. Lancaster County craftsman Alan Swanson made a copper bowl to sit atop linear pools of water with lights that come
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on at night. “In such a small space, it makes sense to work with a strong geometry and design rather than cutesy curves,” Myers said. He sunk black bamboo into containers to keep it from spreading and used boxwood for groundcover. A sourwood tree presides over one corner and fountain grass and anemones round out the flora. Laura Sterling said she loves the result. “We’ll open the sliding glass doors to listen to the water, and it’s really pretty when it snows,” she said. “It’s the most serene thing.”
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Or at least they look that way. These beauties are from Sophie Conran, who happens to be a first-rate cook, food writer and the daughter of Sir Terence Conran, so you know she’s got good design in her genes. She’s joined up here with Portmeiron, the makers of fine English china. With their curved edges and rippled bodies, you can almost imagine the potter’s hand guiding each piece round the wheel. Microwave, dishwasher safe. Details: Sophie Conran Sugar Bowl and Creamer; $24 each at conranusa.com
Charming and smart are words for this pair. They’re the brainchildren of young Danish designer Gry Fager. And they’re described as her “intelligent riff on kitchen textiles,” this pair making like a typical white-and-blue tea towel. Only, instead of a gauzy cotton, they’re ceramic (except for the cork of the lid). Details: Mormor Sugar Bowl with Cork Lid and Milk Jug; $23, sugar, $26 for the jug, at futureperfect.com
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Hard to resist these adorable duos, what with their low, low price and the fact that they come in 14 colors. For what they cost you might think they’re cardboard cutouts, but in fact they’re real-deal ceramic. If you’re looking to pack some punch with your tea, you might be drawn to a pair in mustard, lime or sierra (dusty rose). But go ahead, and collect ‘em all. They’re cheaper than most pairs of socks. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Details: Amsterdam Sugar & Creamer Sets; $3.99 at englishteastore.com
If you see the world a bit cockeyed, you might find these the perfect tilted pair for your teatime. Stainless steel. Italian-inspired design. The double-walled pitcher keeps cream cold longer. So you can linger at your own odd angle. Details: BonJour Insulated Sugar and Creamer Set; $39.95 at cooking.com
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Barbara Forgas carefully prunes a bonsai tree. Maintaining the shape of a bonsai helps encourage new growth.
Growing up in Lewisberry, Barbara Forgas attended a cozy, one-room schoolhouse off Siddonsburg Road from first through third grade. She raised a family, ran a landscaping business with her husband and then moved to Florida, where she lived for 16 years. Her Pennsylvania roots were never far from her mind, however, and she returned to purchase that little schoolhouse after her husband died. “I heard it was for sale and I just loved it,” she said. Pretty soon thereafter, she was running Bonsai at South Point School House, where she lives and teaches the history, art and care of bonsai, which, she stresses, is pronounced BON SIGH and means “a small tree trained in a pot.”
“Many people find the art and cultivation of bonsai extremely relaxing, and it truly is a great stress reliever as we find ourselves thrust into this work of art,” she said.
History of bonsai
Forgas explained that the first recorded artwork depicting bonsai dates back to the Ming dynasty where the monks of China collected the plants. “They would trim the trees, using those trimmings for incense in some instances — the smoke symbolizing carrying prayers up to the Creator — while others were used for medicinal purposes.” Buddhist students, who traveled to China, often came back with souvenirs and the art of bonsai took off in Japan and Japanese immigrants in turn, brought bonsai to the United States. Story continues on page 14.
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Indoor care
“The absolute most important water for your plant is daily misting,” Forgas said. “Indoor bonsai require a good 10-minute soak approximately two times a week in summer and one time a week in winter.”
Outdoor care
Outdoor bonsai in summer usually require daily watering in full or half-day sun. “Small pots may require water two times per day,” Forgas said, “while areas that are shady need water every other day.” Forgas offers one-hour classes on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month but is willing to be flexible. “Just give me a call, and I’ll work with you and your schedule,” she said. She sells many types of bonsai at her shop on the property, so if you are just interested in purchasing one, you will have a variety from which to choose.
Learn more Bonsai at South Point School House, 763 Siddonsburg Road in Fairview Township. For details, call 938-3594. Want to learn more about bonsai? Join a club. According to Jim Doyle, a founding member of the Susquehanna Bonsai Club, there are many reasons you might want to join: ■■ Gain hands-on experience ■■ Learn the proper use of tools
■■ Learn from great speakers from around the world ■■ Share ideas and the art of display ■■ Get involved with showing bonsai for exhibits ■■ Meet new friends for picnics, bus trips and camaraderie If you’re interested in joining the Susquehanna Bonsai Club, which meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m., you can write to natureswaybonsai@comcast.net for details.
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8 small ways to make a big difference
A designer’s favorite things By KARA EBERLE for Smart
Fall is a perfect time to freshen up your décor and make some changes. To get some ideas for sprucing up your home, Smart asked Tina Ator, creative director at The Olde Mill House Shoppes in Lancaster, to share some of her favorite things, as well as some of her interior design tips and tricks.
1. Candles
5. Antiques
“I love candles and the ambiance they create,” Ator said. But, sometimes, she wants the candle look without worrying about flames. For this, she suggests batteryoperated candles. “They come in pillar sizes and taper sizes,” she said. “Most of the battery-operated candles today also have timers, which is a wonderful feature to have so you don’t have to worry about turning off the candles.” Another bonus: Batteryoperated candles are smoke free, so you don’t have to worry about your walls turning black.
“I love to go to flea markets, antique stores and find unique items,” she said. “Not only do you have a piece of history in your home, but you are also adding an item that is unique and different. The beauty of antiques is they blend with any style of decorating.”
6. Move
Don’t be afraid to move furniture around. “You might be pleasantly surprised how the look of a room can change just by simply having your dining room table vertical instead of horizontal. Or, floating your sofa instead of having it up against a wall.”
2. Reed diffusers
They work great because you get the fragrance without the flame. Perfect for bathrooms, hallways, kitchens, etc.
7. Colors from the closet
When you don’t know which direction to turn when decorating a room, go look in your closet. “You will be amazed to find that a lot of fabrics or paints you like will be similar to the colors of the clothes in your closet. If the colors you wear make you happy, then you will love them in your house.”
3. Floral designs
Silk flowers today are not what they were five or 10 years ago. Most quality floral has a realistic look and touch to the flower that would fool even the most avid gardener. Adding a centerpiece to your kitchen table can bring a warm, happy feel to a room. “I also like to change my arrangements seasonally,” she said.
4. Seasonal décor
Changing your mantle decorations, hutch and table centerpiece can freshen up a room and give it a new look.
ABOUT TINA ATOR Age: 40 Day job: Creative director at The Olde Mill House Shoppes in Lancaster How long have you been an interior designer? 12 years Why did you become a designer? To better assist clients and become more knowledgeable about design and room layouts. “Little did I know how much I would love design and being
able to play with different fabrics and colors. It’s a wonderful feeling when a client tells me how much they love their room design or sofa.” What’s your favorite room to decorate? Family rooms Pastimes: Running, watching the Phillies, spending time with family Family: Proud mother of three boys Lives in: Lancaster
8. Start small
“If you are thinking of taking on a decorating project, I usually tell my clients to start small.” Taking one room at a time will be less overwhelming and will help focus your energy.
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spooky silhouettes By SAMANTHA K. DELLINGER for Smart
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Trace template onto poster board and paint on details, such as eyes and whiskers for a cat. Finish by cutting out your cat and then tape your Halloween decoration to the outside of your front door or inside your home.
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Put your garden ‘to bed’ for the winter By BARB KREBS for Smart
Now is the time to think about cleaning up vegetable gardens, but not everything has to be removed. You can help birds and helpful bugs survive the winter by leaving some plants in place until spring. “Vegetable gardens definitely need to be cleaned up in the fall to prevent diseases,” said Connie Schmotzer, an educator with Penn State Cooperative Extension in York County. Perennials, however, are a different story. “If there are plants with known diseases, then by all means remove them from the garden. Otherwise, leave garden cleanup for spring. This is especially true for the natives. Beneficial insects and
ollinators may be nesting in the stems. p Birds will need the seeds and cover for the winter. Cleanup in late March is best to preserve our allies.” Three Master Gardeners, George Fetrow, Linda Silverman and Frank Reed, shared information on what to remove and what to keep until spring. Silverman, a resident of West Manchester Township, said she does not remove perennials until the end of March. “Many insects overwinter on the plants and in the stems. There are seed heads or berries, Silverman
Bringing plants inside If you have outdoor plants you plan to bring inside for the winter, there are a few things you need to know. •Linda Silverman brings in only plants that spent the summer on her porch
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“Depending on the weather, I start early in October and do a few at a time,” she said. “I drop them in a bucket of soapy water to get rid of the insects that may be on them, then rinse them off. I keep an eye on them for a while to see if I have any insects on them.”
•George Fetrow also weighed in on this subject, noting that indoor plants that have been set outside for the summer can be brought in before the night temperatures stay below 50 degrees. This would be in September, he said.
which the birds and animals can use. It also provides cover for small animals and birds, not to mention how beautiful it looks in the snow or even an ice storm, which coats the plants,” Silverman said. Silverman admits she is hooked on native plants. “Natives are environmentally friendly and ecologically beneficial. Since I became a Master Gardener in 2005, I have not used pesticides or fertilizers, have reduced the size of my lawn and have seen more wildlife, bees, butterflies, small animals, on my property than ever before,” she said. Silverman said she rarely mulches because her plants have little or no space between them, therefore there is not a lot of weeding or mulching to be done. “Since I have meadows with native plants, the soil does not need to be mulched or improved. They prefer poor soil,” she said. “If you have trees and shrubs, their natural leaves falling will make for good mulch,” Silverman said. After he removes the plants from his garden, Fetrow uses leaves as a winter ground cover. “This keeps the soil warmer so that the microbes and fish worms can be active over the winter. In early March when the Fetrow frost is out of the soil, I fork the leaves into long rows and leave open spaces five to eight feet wide between the leaf rows,” Fetrow said. “When the soil dries, I till it to plant veggies. When the veggies are several inches high, I use the leaves to mulch the bare ground between the plants.” He also composts much of the plant material he removes from his garden. Reed said plant material should be removed after the vegetable crop is done for the season. Depending on the crop, this might not be until the first killing frost, he said. “It is important to remove any plant material that may Reed be diseased,” Reed said. “Also, if you plan to plant a winter cover crop such as winter rye, you want to be able to till it into the soil.” In fact, Reed recommends planting such a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and to serve as a soil conditioner.
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BEFORE
AFTER Greeted by 1,000 supporters, the builders and the ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ crew, the Keefer family returned to its Newberry Township home, which was renovated and features a connected wing for son Brian Keefer. Volunteers file into the Keefer home.
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A popular national TV show came to town and gave a deserving local family an “Extreme” home makeover. It turned a quiet neighborhood in Newberry Township upside down with a massive logistical feat. Hundreds got involved in various ways to help transform the Keefer family home. The transformation was revealed, the TV crews packed up and headed off to help the next deserving family. It was quite an exciting week in June for York County. It was also a learning experience for the community. Residents learned what they were capable of and how easy it can be to help others.
Keefer fractured and dislocated his C4 and C5 vertebrae. The fractured bones pinched and bruised his spinal cord, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. Doctors operated to remove broken bits of bone and fused the C4 and C5 vertebrae together to stabilize Brian’s spine. The spinal cord, however, had to heal on its own.
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The Keefer family’s new home is expected to be featured on the season premiere of ABC's “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” at 7 p.m. Sept. 25. The interior renovation will be revealed during the show. For more on the project, visit ydr.com/extreme. PHOTOS BY chris dunn, paul kuehnel, kate penn and jason plotkin for Smart
Volunteers (from left) Paula Griffie of Dillsburg, Deb Tritt of Mechanicsburg and Cari Kiner of Mount Holly Springs served dinner to volunteers, such as Jason Fanus of Newville, who was working on siding on the home.
There are hundreds, maybe thousands of Keefer families in York County. Not literally, of course — but decent, deserving folks who could use a hand. Maybe they’ve suffered some traumatic medical problem — like Brian Keefer, who was paralyzed by a gymnastics accident. Maybe they’ve endured some economic calamity but still generously help others, even as they suffer. There are a myriad of personal stories
Volunteers march toward the Keefer house, ready to get started on the home makeover.
out there that would make for compelling “Extreme Makeover” episodes. In fact, there were other finalists in our area for this episode. Some didn’t make the cut. But they’re probably still as worthy and in need of a boost as the Keefer family. The example of “Extreme Makeover” should get everyone excited about finding and filling such needs every week, every month, every year. If the “Extreme” visit inspired folks to do that on a regular basis, then it will have made a contribution to our community far beyond the amazing and generous transformation of
the Keefer home. On the housing front, Habitat for Humanity does an extreme makeover many times every year. Why not volunteer to give money, time or materials to that ongoing effort? On other fronts, there are dozens of social service agencies and charities doing good work every day. Keep up the kind of excitement and energy exhibited by show host Ty Pennington and follow his lead all year round. Story continues, page 24
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The designers of ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ — including Paul DiMeo, Tracy Hutson, Ty Pennington, Jillian Harris and Ed Sanders — lead the Keefer family down its driveway on June 19, the first day of filming in Newberry Township. Brian Keefer, center, and his family react after seeing their newly renovated home for the first time on June 26.
Get involved Here are just some of the opportunities available in our area:
United Way of York County Search more than 100 agencies of the Volunteer Center of United Way of York County online database at unitedway-york.org and click on the “Volunteer Now” link on the right. Hard copies of the newsletter are available at United Way office, 800 E. King St., York. Downtown Inc.: Hanging of the Greens Downtown Inc. invites the community to help swag lampposts and bridges with greenery and bows throughout downtown York at the annual Hanging of the Greens event. Volunteers will meet at noon Nov. 20 to help decorate for the holiday season. For details, call 849-2331 or visit info@downtownyorkpa.com. Planned Parenthood of Central PA: Client escort Occasionally protesters attempt to harass and discourage clients from entering the York
Health Center. Escorts provide security and a sense of calm for clients, staff and the neighborhood. Planned Parenthood also needs volunteers to greet young people attending bi-weekly meetings of THE CURVE, a support group that meets in the evenings. A strong commitment to the mission of Planned Parenthood is important. Background checks are performed on all volunteers. Call 845-9683, ext. 201. The Salvation Army: Volunteers for Learning Center This fall volunteers are needed to help children 6 to 12 with their homework and reading assignments. Requirements would be outlined by the Learning Center director. 848-2364, ext. 213. Red Lion Area Community Services: IT and website volunteer The agency is in immediate and continuous need of a volunteer with computer and technical abilities. The website is basic and is in need of an upgrade. Must be knowledgeable with social networking and computer literate. Call the director at 244-6934.
Downtown Inc.: First Friday Downtown Inc. is seeking volunteers to help distribute materials at its information table on First Fridays in downtown York. Volunteers also may be asked to help direct visitors to special activities and assist with setup and take-down of event-related items. For details, call 849-2331or visit downtown yorkpa.com. Penn-Mar Human Services: Director of First Impressions Volunteers are needed to greet visitors, answer phones, schedule appointments and perform computer work using Microsoft office products. Volunteers in this position must be at least 18. Training will be provided. Call 227-0048. York County Heritage Trust: Junior Docents Junior Docents are volunteers between 13 and 17 who work as living history interpreters and museum guides. Permission must be granted by a parent or guardian. Call 848-1587.
York Habitat for Humanity: Looking for the “pot of gold” Are you a “Google” master? Find available grants for the agency. No need to write them, just find them. An easy volunteer opportunity to do at home at your leisure. The bigger the “pot of gold” you find, the more houses York Habitat can build for those in need. Call Miles Worden at York Habitat for Humanity at 854-6168, ext. 102. American Red Cross YorkAdams Chapter: Disaster Action Team member Respond to local emergencies to provide immediate assistance to victims of disaster. Call 771-3558. Lutheran Social Services: Shrewsbury Enjoy working outside and digging in the dirt? Volunteers are needed to help maintain beautiful outdoor flower gardens with planting, weeding and pruning. Create your own schedule and work at your own pace. Ability to work independently. Green thumbs optional. Call 227-8517.
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Just because summer is over and the kids are back to the daily grind at school, doesn’t mean you can’t take your family on a little road trip. Take advantage of the time in the car to catch up with your kids about life and enjoy the fall foliage. We rounded up 10 destinations for families this fall — all of which you can drive to from York in about two hours or less.
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FALL DESTINATIONS FOR FAMILIES 1. The American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore. www.avam.org. Think art is only for art-history buffs and people who spent years mastering brush strokes at art school? Think again. The museum showcases work by self-taught individuals who listen to those voices in their head that urge them to create. The result is pieces like a scale model of the Lusitania made entirely out of toothpicks or a 5-foot ball made out of bras. Kids will love making mechanical sculptures move in the Visionary Village and marveling at the 40-foot-tall phoenix peeking into a giant nest sitting three stories off the ground. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is $15.95 for adults, $13.95 for seniors 60 and older, $9.95 for children and students, and free for children 6 and younger. Drive time from downtown York: One hour 2. The Great Insect Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sept. 17 at Snider Agricultural Arena, 800 E. Park Ave., Penn State University, University Park. Check out cockroach racing, the Insect Zoo, IPM/Pesticide Safety Putt Putt and more at the annual event. Need a bite to eat? Head to the insect deli where you can sample delicacies like chocolate-covered crickets and other bug fare. Build a biologically correct arthropod
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for the Build-A-Bug Contest (register at ento.psu.edu/public/kids/great-insect-fair) for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Admission and parking are free. Drive time: 2 hours, 12 minutes
fungus, live entertainment for adults and kids, an antique and classic car show and more. Admission is $2 for those 12 and older. Drive time: 1 hour, 36 minutes
3. The 47th Annual National Apple Harvest Festival, 615 Narrows Road,
Arendtsville. appleharvest.com. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1-2 and Oct. 8-9. If you only go to one apple harvest festival this year, make it this one. With more than 300 arts and crafts vendors, chainsaw carving, scrapple making, tractor square dancing and all manners of apple-themed food and revelry, there’s something for everyone. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors 60 and older and free for children younger than 12. Drive time: One hour
Agricultural & Industrial Museum, 217 W. Princess St., York. yorkheritage.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16. Feast on oysters and other regional favorites like chicken-corn soup and apple fritters while watching living history and artisan demonstrations and listening to live entertainment at the York Heritage Trust’s longest-running event. It’s the perfect opportunity to expose your kids to York’s rich history and heritage. Admission is free and all food is priced à la carte. Drive time: Zero minutes!
4. The 26th Annual Mushroom Festival,
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101 S. Union St., Kennett Square. mushroomfestival.org. 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 9, 10 to 11 p.m. Sept. 10 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11. Show your kids just how much of a fun guy you can be by heading over to the Mushroom Capital of the World, located right here in our humble Commonwealth. There will be plenty of food featuring everyone’s favorite
5. The 37th Annual Oyster Festival,
Park Road, New Park. Mazefunpark.com. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1 to 7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 16. Fall wouldn’t feel complete without getting lost in a cornfield with your closest friends and family now would it? This year’s maze is “The Adventures of Robin Hood” — help out the be-feathered hero and his merry men by taking a walk through the stalks. There are
plenty of other maze and maize-related activities to check out including the Maize Mountain Tube Slide, Kid’s Castle and geocaching activity. Admission is $9 for adults 13 and older and $7 for childeren 2 to 12 years old. Drive time: 42 minutes
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7. Halloween in Hershey,
It just wouldn’t be fall if things didn’t get a little spooky and the town of Hershey has a cauldron of family events. Visit Hersheypark in the Dark to take a thrilling “roller ghoster” ride or enjoy Halloween-themed entertainment. Kids 12 and younger can also visit Hershey’s Trick-or-Treat Adventure and bring a flashlight to meet Creatures of the Night at ZooAmerica. Hershey Gardens will have carved pumpkins on display for Pumpkin Glow. The events run Oct. 14 to 16, 21 to 23 and 28 to 30. Visit HalloweeninHershey.com for a complete list of events, times, dates and ticket prices. Drive time: 49 minutes
8. Downtown Lititz Farmers’ Market, North Water Street, Lititz. Lititzfarmersmarket.com. If you’re looking for a Saturday morning drive in the countryside, head across the river to Lancaster and check out “Lancaster County’s Sweet Spot.” The Lititz Farmers’ Market is open 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 15 and features all the fresh fruits and veggies, dairy, meat, baked goods and flowers you’d expect from a farmers’ market, plus there’s live entertainment, children’s activities and chef demonstrations. Drive time: 52 minutes 9. Lincoln’s Lost Treasure, downtown Gettysburg. Lincolnslosttreasure.com. Spend the morning exploring the battlefield and the afternoon searching for a secret treasure Lincoln left behind. Lincoln’s Lost Treasure is described as “Part Theatre, Part Adventure, Part Mystery,” as groups of six to eight people are let loose on the streets of Gettysburg to solve a mystery with the help of historical artifacts and a unique cast of characters. The event runs noon to 2:30 p.m. Sundays through October. Tickets cost $41.30 a person (discounts available for groups) and include appetizers and two drinks. Drive time: 47 minutes
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10. Please Touch Museum,
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia. Pleasetouchmuseum.org. Finally, a museum where you won’t have to chase your toddler around pleading with them not to grab that 200-year-old priceless artifact. The Please Touch Museum is targeted to families with children younger than 7 who are encouraged to interact with each exhibit while learning about everything from river currents to city planning as they go. Admission is $15 for children and adults (children younger than 1 are free). The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Drive time: 1 hour, 58 minutes
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I called Erin Coy last fall to see if she’d be interested in a photo shoot with her two children playing in leaves. Of course, she said. While I debated about the best location for the shoot, she volunteered her picturesque farm in Monaghan Township. She told me she had a beautiful view near Roundtop Mountain Resort (formerly Ski Roundtop). I accepted her offer, and photographer Jason Plotkin and I were met with a perfect autumn setting. Coy had even raked a pile of leaves in preparation. The photo shoot with Coy, Jacey, 6, and Wyatt, 8, was a success, and before we left I told Coy I’d be in touch in a few months, which is common when we shoot photos a year early. I tried to reach her this spring but didn’t hear back right away. I was worried. Did something change? Did she move? On June 25, I received a reply. In the message, she attached a photo of herself holding a tiny African baby. This was her message: “Sorry for the delay. I just got back from Kenya Wednesday night ...” Kenya!? I had to know more. Coy told me she had been on a medical mission trip in the village of Alendu, Kenya, to set up a clinic with 11 fellow Harrisburg Area Community College nursing students and two registered nurses. The trip was in coordination with the Rafiki Africa Foundation. “We were able to assess, diagnose and treat people who otherwise wouldn’t have had access to treatment,” she wrote. “Some children were critical and we were able to save them.” She stayed in a mud hut with no electricity and no running water. Children there walk an hour to school every morning. She now understands why people there don’t have shoes. Hers fell apart in two weeks from all the walking on such rocky terrain. She educated women in the village about HIV prevention. Women are not
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equal citizens in Kenya, and they practice polygamy and wife inheritance, which is part of the reason HIV is so prevalent, she said. As a student, she compared Kenya’s privately-owned hospitals to governmentrun hospitals. She learned that neither can come close to health care in the United States. “I wouldn’t want to go to either,” she said. “A cat was running through the ward in the government one.” The trip was an adventure, she said, and she brought back an appreciation for everything she has at home. “I don’t think people in the United States fully grasp what (health care) could be,” she said. “I saw a lot of suffering. What was amazing was they don’t even realize they’re suffering. I saw people on the ground dying, and they didn’t complain.” Coy expects to graduate from HACC as a registered nurse in December. And she plans to go on another mission trip, but next time she wants to help the people in the impoverished Appalachia region of the U.S.
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Age: 38 Hobbies: Her farm, including sheep and chickens; gardening and scrapbooking Favorite fall activities: Bonfires at night with family and friends, playing in the leaves and roasting pumpkin seeds.
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That’s what the Pennsylvania Treasury projects today’s resident newborns — aka the class of 2029 — will fork over for a four-year stint at a state-related university like Penn State or Pitt. For a private four-year school, make that $309,600. And for an Ivy-League school, try a cool $449,616. Parents, the word you might be looking for is: Gulp. How can you possibly save enough to get your little one(s) through any sort of higher education? “You’ve just got to start saving. The earlier, the better. Don’t wait for a miracle,” said Lynne Little, a State Farm agent based in York.
Mark Kantrowitz, founder and publisher of FinAid.org — a free encyclopedic guide to student financial aid info, advice and tools — agrees. It’s not rocket science,” Kantrowitz said. The key is to overcome your fear of these daunting numbers and begin taking action today. These experts provide tips to help you prepare for your children’s education future.
1. Divide by 3
First up, take those numbers we threw at you in the beginning and divide by three. This is the amount of money you are really aiming to save before your child graduates from high school. Why? The remaining two-thirds will hopefully come from a combination of 1) loans and your future income, and 2) gift aid from the government, the school and private scholarships, Kantrowitz explained.
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So, if you have Penn State dreams for your little one, your savings goal is about $61,707. Aiming for a private four-year school would make your target $103,200. And hopes of an Ivy-League education would put your mark at $149,872. Another way to tally your savings goal: Add up the total tuition costs as if your child had started at a chosen school the year he or she was born. For a child born in 2004 when Penn State cost about $10,000 per academic year for resident undergrads, your savings goal is $40,000, assuming a four-year degree. If you fear having a high income will limit your child’s financial aid, up your savings accordingly. And explain to your growing child that stellar grades are the best way of boosting the chances of receiving scholarship money.
2. Sign up for a 529
There are plenty of savings vehicles for you to choose from, but the one Kantrowitz recommended most is a 529 college savings plan just like the Pennsylvania 529 Investment Plan. In fact, Kantrowitz has PA 529 Investment Plans for each of his two children. A 529 plan is similar to a 401(k) or IRA. The money you contribute is invested in an assortment of stocks and bonds, hoping to bring you a healthy rate of return. Saving $250 a month from birth at a modest 5-percent average interest would yield $80,465 by the time your son or daughter enrolls in college. Your earnings are tax-deferred and the distributions are state- and federaltax free when used to pay for qualified higher education expenses such as tuition, mandatory fees, books, supplies, required equipment and certain room-and-board expenses. Just keep your receipts stapled to your distribution paperwork in case you ever get audited, Little said. You are the account owner and remain in control of the account while naming your child the beneficiary. This creates minimal impact when it’s time for your child to apply for need-based aid. Note: If you have more than one child, you must set up individual 529 plans. Pennsylvania offers a stateincome-tax deduction of up to $13,000 ($26,000 if married and filing jointly if each spouse has taxable income of $13,000) in contributions per beneficiary to its plan or any state plan. Story continues on page 32. ILLUSTRATION BY SAMANTHA K. DELLINGER for Smart
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You can explore other states’ 529 plans if you wish, but Kantrowitz said Pennsylvania’s is one of the best because it’s run as a direct-sold plan by Vanguard, an investment company he likes for its low fees and solid past performance. And know that your child is not limited to attending a Pennsylvania institution — the money can be used at most public and private colleges and universities; community colleges; and graduate, law, medical or business schools in the United States. Plus, many career or technical schools and schools abroad are eligible as well. If the school accepts federal aid, it should qualify, Little explained. Check out the full list at fafsa.ed.gov. What if your child doesn’t go on to any type of higher education after all? You can transfer the plan to another member of the family, such as a sibling or even yourself with no tax penalty. Or, you can withdraw the money and pay federal income taxes on the earnings, plus possible state and local income taxes and penalties.
3. Go by age
Another perk Kantrowitz likes about Pennsylvania’s 529 Investment Plan? Users can sign up for age-based allocation of
their investments. Based on your child’s birth date, the plan will automatically shift your money from aggressive investments when the child is young to more conservative ones as your child nears college age. This approach safeguards your principal against drastic drops in the stock market like that of 2008.
4. Start ASAP
Kantrowitz lives with his family in Cranberry Township, about 25 miles north of Pittsburgh. He has two children — a 4-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son — both of whom he has been saving for college since before they were born. Once they arrived, he opened a 529 plan for each and deposited the lump sum he had saved so far. If you’re already a parent, open a 529 plan today and sign up for a monthly automatic withdrawal of as little as $15. “Save whatever you can,” he said. “It’s more important to get started than to have the ‘right amount’ being saved a month.” Look for opportunities to increase the amount you’re saving, he said. Your child stops wearing diapers? Redirect that money to the 529 plan. Get a nice tax refund or bonus? Put half into the 529 plan.
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If possible, sign up to increase your contributions incrementally and automatically over time. Maybe this year you save $50 per month but you elect to bump that to $75 in January 2012, $100 in January 2013, etc. “You quickly get used to the money not being in your checking account,” he said. You can also invite grandparents and other relatives and friends to contribute to your fund. Little encourages parents to get their children involved, too. “Show them the monthly statements when they become old enough to understand and help them to contribute,” she said. “It will help them to identify colleges that are more affordable and not just a pipe dream.” Even if your child is only a year away from college, Kantrowitz said, it’s not too late to start saving. $1,000 saved prior to college would cost $2,000 if taken out as a 20-year loan with interest. “Every dollar you save is a dollar you don’t have to borrow,” he said.
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To enroll in the PA 529 Investment Plan, visit www.makecollegepossible.com anytime or call (800) 440-4000 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday to request a kit. Want to learn more first? Sign up for upcoming webinars on the website.
Boost your savings
You can link the following programs to your Pennsylvania 529 plan to boost your savings: ■■Upromise: More than 23,000 grocery and drug stores, 14,000 gas stations, 8,000 restaurants and 400 online stores help you save by giving you back a percentage of the qualified dollars you spend with them. Friends and relatives can donate their savings to you, too. To learn more, visit www.upromise.com. ■■SAGE Scholars’ Tuition Rewards: Earn Tuition Rewards Points that can reduce undergraduate-level tuition at more than 270 participating private colleges and universities, including almost 50 in Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit www.tuitionrewards.com. Source: www.makecollegepossible.com
Why’s it so expensive anyway?
Tuition costs increase by two main factors, according to FinAid.org founder/ publisher Mark Kantrowitz. First, for public colleges, state funding has been steadily declining for the last three decades, causing schools to turn to the students for money previously given by the government. The second cause — affecting all schools — is that tuition inflation is driven by a much more expensive mix of costs such as faculty, staff, insurance, buildings and equipment.
Beware of guarantees
In addition to the PA 529 Investment Plan, the Pennsylvania Treasury offers the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan. The guaranteed plan basically says that if you buy a year’s worth of tuition now, it will be worth a year’s tuition when your child goes to college, financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz explained. However, as with many other states, the fine print of Pennsylvania’s Guaranteed Savings Plan states that “the ‘guarantee’ is not a promise by the Commonwealth or any state agency that it will stand behind the GSP Fund if the Fund were to run out of money to meet the guarantee.” So, Kantrowitz said, this plan comes with a risk as well, and to him the risk of the PA 529 Investment Plan is more worthwhile.
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Teach new drivers to be safe By JEN BAKER for Smart
With more distractions and more vehicles on the road in recent years, good driving habits and responsible behavior are more important than ever. As a parent, be sure your teen has had the opportunity to practice and has received the proper training before you hand over the keys. Their life, and the lives of their passengers and fellow motorists, depends on it. “Your kid is driving for life. They are going to use this every day. Their children, siblings, family members are going to be in that car,” said Kevin Krupinski, driver instructor at Hanover High School. “Don’t settle for convenience over safety. Go to a professional and let them teach it.”
Why is it so important? “Each year, 40,000 people die from vehicle fatalities in the United States,” Krupinski said. “It’s still the No. 1 killer of teens.” Shannon Moyer of York has two teenage children who are learning to drive and offers this advice for other parents: “Make sure you take the time to sit down and talk to them about watching the signs and other drivers, and avoid texting, drinking and driving, etc. Don’t think someone else is going to do that for you,” she said. “Teens are very influenced peer-wise. If parents know they are getting tickets, texting or not following the rules, take the car away,” Krupinski advised. “Make sure there are consequences.”
Driving tips Tips for parents:
■■Set an example. ■■Know the rules of the road. ■■Make sure your vehicle is safe and well-maintained. ■■Be familiar with the tasks and requirements of teaching your teen to drive. ■■Start out slow and simple, in a low traffic area or a parking lot. ■■Talk about driving. ■■Allow your teen to drive in all situations and in all kinds of weather. ■■There is no such thing as too much practice. After teens receive their driver’s licenses: ■■Limit passengers. ■■Enforce a curfew. ■■Gradually increase the amount of time and distance you allow them to drive. ■■Do not allow them to eat or drink while driving.
■■Do not allow them to use a cellphone while driving. ■■Enforce rules of the road. ■■Do not allow them to drink and drive. Drinking alcohol is illegal for those younger than 21. ■■Ride with them occasionally to monitor their skills. Tips for teenagers: ■■Always wear your seat belt. ■■Obey the speed limit. ■■Use your turn signals. ■■Don’t drink and drive. ■■Focus on the road and the conditions around you. ■■Don’t use your cellphone, eat or drink while driving. ■■Plan ahead. Know where you are going and get directions. ■■Leave early. Give yourself plenty of time to get there. Source: www.dmv.state.pa.us
Driver’s education According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (www. dmv.state.pa.us), if a young driver has taken a PennDOT-approved driver’s education course, part of the class might have included at least six hours of behind-the-wheel practice supervised by an instructor. These six hours can be credited toward the 50-hour requirement. However, driver’s education in the classroom is not a substitute for supervised behind-the-wheel experience and does not count toward the required 50 hours. Driver’s education programs in high schools are not mandatory in Pennsylvania, and the state budget crisis has led many schools to cut that program. Private instructors are still available, and several insurance companies offer policy discounts after completing a driver’s education program. Bronwyn Smith of New Oxford has a daughter that recently turned 16. “We intend to enroll her in a program with a driving instructor. Parents are too worried about their car getting damaged that we tend to not be the best teachers,” Smith said.
Local driving instruction The Center for Traffic Safety in York provided the following contacts for private driving lessons: • George B. Shue Driver Training, Hanover, 637-3185 • Perry Smith Driving School, Gettysburg, 253-2705
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Did you know October is National Squirrel Month?
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Step 8: Add his fluffy tail, eyes and tummy. Erase the lines inside his paws.
Step 3: Erase lines that are inside the center circle and the two outer circles.
Step 9: Add details to the eyes. The bigger the black part of the eye, the cuter the expression.
Alternative eyes: Draw the black parts smaller and off to the side.
Step 4: Add the ears.
Alternative ears: The ones I originally drew were small, but you can make them bigger for a comical look.
Step 10: Draw a smaller circle inside the center circle. This is his nose. Shade in the nose.
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Summer photo contest winners For our summer photo contest this year, we asked to see your chalk art — and you showed us! Thanks to everyone who posted their photos to our Facebook fan page. Not a fan of Smart magazine on Facebook? Become one and find out about upcoming contests this fall. Congrats to all our photo contest winners!
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Artist: Sarah Berger, 16, York Township About her drawing: Two of my friends and I got the idea to do a chalk drawing of our bodies in a circle. We first outlined all of
us and then we colored in the outside with splashes of color. It was very fun to do and the end result was pretty cool, too! Why we liked it: The concept was original and the result had a lot of movement and depth. Prize: Four tickets to Hersheypark
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Artists: Japheth Crawford, 19, and Amanda Hyde, 19 About their drawing: Their artwork was done at Hanover’s Chalk it Up event in May. Crawford wrote: “The theme was summer. Both of us are Beatles fans so we decided to go with Here Comes the Sun — figured it was appropriate, and then created three different summer scenes.” Why we liked it: There was lots of detail and sharp lines, which is difficult to achieve when using chalk on concrete. While judging, we kept noticing different things in the drawing. Prize: $50 gift card to Rutter’s
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Artists: Camille Hoover and Monica Toren, both 14, West York About their drawing: They were part of an annual chalk art display at West York Middle School in the spring. The theme was Under the Sea and it depicted underwater life. They are entering ninth grade at West York in the fall. Why we liked it: We thought the artists did a good job of complete coverage of the sidewalk with the chalk and with the dimensions in the image. Prize: $25 gift card to Frank Theatres
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Artist: Alex Rodski, 10, Seven Valleys About his drawing: He decided to draw a picture of Atlantis to celebrate its final flight. Why we liked it: It was a timely theme because of Atlantis’ launch in July. Prize: $50 gift card to Rutter’s
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… My second son was about a month old when I was shopping at a nearby Target store. Jake was much different than his brother as he ate in little spurts. So, I gave him a little bottle before we entered the store, figuring I could get what I needed and be out of there in about 30 minutes. As I was walking down the aisles looking for re-usable water bottles, Jake started to fuss. Thinking I didn’t burp him enough, I picked him up out of his carrier, placed him on my shoulder and continued down the aisle, while
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Caramel coated creations By CARRIE HAMILTON for Smart
Whether you pronounce it as car-mul or care-a-mel, October is National Caramel Month. The sticky candy’s origins are somewhat hazy. Some believe it was created in Chicago in the early 1800s, while others believe the process to make caramel was an Arab invention, dating to 1000 A.D. Caramel’s popularity increased after Milton S. Hershey started his first successful candy business in 1886, the Lancaster Caramel Company. Although Hershey sold his company in 1900 for the unheard of sum of $1 million to focus instead on making chocolate, caramel’s popularity remains to this day. What better way to celebrate than by making your own caramel apples at home? No matter how you pronounce it, they’ll still taste just as sweet.
You will need: ❖❖5 or 6 firm apples, such as Granny Smith ❖❖2 tbsp. water ❖❖5 or 6 wooden sticks, such as Popsicle sticks ❖❖14-oz. bag caramel squares ❖❖Microwave-safe bowl ❖❖Baking sheet
Optional toppings: ❖❖Mini chocolate chips ❖❖Chopped nuts ❖❖Mini M&Ms ❖❖Sprinkles ❖❖Sunflower seeds ❖❖Crumbled pretzels ❖❖Mini marshmallows ❖❖Dried fruit ❖❖Coconut flakes
Directions: 1. Wash and dry the apples. Twist off the stems to remove them. Then use a knife to make a cut into the top of each apple. This will make it easier to push in the wooden stick. 2. Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple, where the stem used to be. 3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with a light coat of cooking spray to prevent the apples from sticking. 4. Unwrap the caramel squares and put them into a large microwave-safe bowl along with the 2 tbsp. of water. 5. Microwave on high for two or three minutes. Microwave temperatures vary, so stop the microwave and stir with a wooden spoon after each minute to check the progress.
SMART TIPS • Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Then spoon into a plastic bag. Seal the bag and cut off one corner. Or use a pastry bag with a small tip. Gently squeeze the bag to pipe out chocolate onto the coated apples. • To give a caramel apple as a gift, wrap it with wax paper sprayed lightly with cooking spray after the caramel has set. Tie a ribbon around the stem to secure the wax paper. PHOTO BY JASON PLOTKIN for Smart
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6. Once the caramel has melted evenly, dip each apple into the bowl. Hold the apple by the wooden stick and turn to coat evenly. Allow the excess caramel to drip back into the bowl. Use the edge of the bowl or a butter knife to scrape extra caramel off the bottom of the apple. 7. To add toppings, dip the apples into shallow bowls or plates filled with the toppings of your choice while the caramel is still warm. 8. Set the coated apples onto the baking sheet to cool. If you can’t wait to eat the apples, place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Sources: www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Caramel. html; www.hersheys.com/discover/milton/milton. asp; www.ehow.com/video_4006_make-caramelapples.html; allrecipes.com//HowTo/caramelapples/Detail.aspx
Grand celebration Let grandma and grandpa know you care By ELLEN MINSAVAGE for Smart
National Grandparents Day is just around the corner. Never heard of the holiday? Many people don’t realize this day exists and is in its 32nd year. Every year, Grandparents Day is held on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year, the holiday falls on Sept. 11. Grandparents tend to evoke warm and fuzzy feelings. Shannon Faircloth’s son Elijah, 5, of Gettysburg, likes to snuggle up and read books with his grandma, Cathy Naugle of East Berlin. He loves the story “What Was I Scared of?” by Dr. Seuss. Since grandparents have achieved expert parenting status, they know how to keep their grandkids’ bellies full and happy, too. Elijah’s grandma can make a mean ham sandwich — his favorite. And when 10-year-old Grant Sommer of Manchester Township visits his grandma Sally in Greensburg, he anticipates testing out her baking prowess
— particularly her tasty pies. “She has a sweet tooth,” he said. “She’s always making sweet desserts.” He’s especially fond of her Oreo pie crust. “I love Oreos, so that’s really good.” Lauren, Grant’s 6-year-old sister, looks forward to listening to her grandmother’s stories, which often make Lauren laugh. “She plays games with me,” she said. “We play Dominoes and Uno.” One of Lauren’s favorite things to do with her grandma is visit the park. “(The park) has a basketball hoop, (it) has grass and swings, and this thing that you bounce up and down on … kind of like a seesaw.” The kids’ grandfather, Bob, keeps them entertained in the backyard. “He’s very active and very willing to play with us,” Grant said. “We usually have this big ball that we play with.” Grandparents play a huge role in their grandkids’ lives, shaping them and giving them a window into a different generation. So, it makes sense to celebrate them, just like moms and dads.
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How to organize your wallet A professional organizer offers advice for clearing out all the clutter you carry. By SUSAN JENNINGS for Smart
When professional organizer and home management consultant Bobbie Friedman learned that I carried two wallets — one for all the stuff I use regularly and another for all the stuff I don’t know what to do with — the look on her face was an unlikely combination of amusement and horror. As she sorted the cards, old receipts and miscellaneous paper, it quickly became clear that a wallet (wallets?) overhaul was long overdue. “I love it,” she said, after I explained to her that I wasn’t sure what some of the cards in my second wallet were. “ ‘I don’t know what it is, I’ve just been carrying it around for three years.’ ” Last September, Friedman opened her own consulting business, Simplified by Bobbie, to help the organizationally challenged, such as myself.
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Within 15 minutes, she weeded out all of the items I didn’t need to carry around — such as my Social Security card (I told you, it was bad) — and filed the rest neatly into one wallet. Here’s how she did it:
1. Sort Friedman sorted the items in both wallets into piles: ■■Credit and debit cards ■■Driver’s license ■■AAA card ■■Library card ■■Insurance cards ■■Store-discount cards ■■Receipts ■■Business cards ■■Punch cards ■■Appointment-reminder cards ■■Gift cards ■■Cash
2. Ditch She went over the items that didn’t need to be in my wallet, including: ■■Social Security card. Keep this with other important documents at home, preferably in a fire-proof safe or lockbox, she said. ■■Appointment-reminder cards. “Ideally, you should put it right on your calendar,” she said. ■■Expired insurance cards. Cut them up and discard when you get a new card. ■■Receipts. After you’ve seen that they’ve cleared your bank account properly, throw out the receipts. Friedman does this weekly when she’s paying bills. ■■Business cards. “I don’t like to keep a lot of business cards in the wallet because they just bulk it up,” she said. ■■Library card. She suggested keeping this in a designated library bag.
3. Consolidate Friedman divided the discount cards into piles of those I used most frequently, such as the grocery store card, and those I used rarely or not at all. The grocery store card went back in the wallet. She suggested I punch a hole in the other cards and put them on a key ring I can throw in my purse. “If you’re not going to the store frequently enough to earn the rewards, get rid of (the card),� she said. Most stores can look up your phone number to apply your rewards points, too, she said. She also recommended that I ask if the kind folks at Sheetz could consolidate the three coffee punch cards I’d accumulated — each with one punch. (Of course, now Sheetz has a rewards card.)
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Friedman recommended picking up a wallet with ample storage pockets to house all the cards I use frequently. She put my driver’s license and insurance and AAA cards on one side; and credit, debit and my more frequently used store discount and punch cards on the other. She put all my unused gift cards in clear plastic sleeves in the wallet, so I’d remember that I had them and put my business cards in an outside pocket.
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Busy days, screaming children, a demanding boss — all of these are regular occurrences in our lives, and they can cause headaches, backaches and other physical reactions. When you feel yourself tensing up, there’s an easy stress relief technique you might have heard before: take a deep breath. “It’s the quickest way to calm the nervous system,” said Michelle Zerby, a registered yoga teacher and certified kripalu yoga teacher from Lititz. She said that even though there are specific breathing techniques you can use, just being aware of your esscontrolling rand breath make p x Ea huge difference. Whenit can you practice deep,lf even …breathing, you bring rseto a safe, calm and comfortyourself u o Y able environment. Close your eyes, and inhale deeply. Notice if you naturally fill your lungs, your diaphragm, or both, whichever is natural — everyone breathes differently. Pause for a moment after breathing in. Then exhale, making it longer than your inhale. JJ Gormley, a registered yoga teacher who often provides seminars at the Eight Stones Yoga Studio in Springettsbury Township, said that trying to balance your breathing will continue to help relax your system. If you breathe mostly with your lungs, you can try to engage your diaphragm more, and vice versa.
athe Take a breather If you’d like to try a few breathing exercises, Tana Martin, of Eight Stones Yoga Studio, recommends the following simple techniques: • Ujjayi pranayama or The Complete Breath. Complete breathing is beneficial in stress relief and teaches us to use our entire lung capacity. Take a deep breath through the nose, stretching the diaphragm, then the lower lungs, then the upper lungs. • Nadi Shodhana or Alternate Nostril breathing. This breathing is used to aid in lowering heart rate and reduce stress and anxiety. Take a deep breath while holding one nostril closed, then switch. Repeat as needed. • Kapalabhati Pranayama (translated as skull shining breath). When practicing this type of breathing, there is a good intake of oxygen that purifies the blood and in turn strengthens the nervous system and brain centers. Inhale naturally through the nose, then forcefully exhale quickly through the mouth. Let your breath passively inhale again and repeat several breaths in quick succession.
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These three women don’t have a lot in common. One is a mother. One is a student. One is a teacher. What they do have in common: They are active. They are strong. They are enthusiastic. They are leaders. And they each give much credit to athletics. It’s part of who they are, and worth waking before the sun, time away from family, and sweat and pain. Without sports, each says they wouldn’t be whole.
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Karen Ruhland, 35, of Heidelberg Township Family: Ruhland is married and the mother of a 7-year-old and 5-year-old twins Career: She is a substitute teacher at Spring Grove Senior High School Sports: Soccer, running half-marathons, indoor triathalons, and adventure races, including kayaking, biking and running.
Have you always been athletic? “We used to play anything and everything in the backyard,” Ruhland said of growing up with her older brother. Soccer was always her main concentration, and it was something she played through college and now in local leagues. In college, she also took up running. “I’ve always been a competitive person.” What is your schedule like? She gets up at 5 a.m. for a workout on the treadmill and elliptical machine and weight lifting. “If I can’t get (it) in the morning, then I’m hitting the pavement for a quick three to four miles.” How do you justify taking the time for yourself? “I think it makes me a better person. If I don’t have that me time, I’m shorting myself. If I don’t have a part of myself, (my children) don’t have that part of me.” What is your proudest moment as an athlete? Ruhland has a list of accomplishments as an athlete: Being captain of her college soccer team, pursuing her resolution to run 13 half-marathons in 13 different states, hearing her children cheer her on during soccer games. But just sticking with athletics is her proudest accomplishment. “I see so many people have that passion out there, but once they have a family, they lose sight. But it’s part of me, and my kids know it,” Ruhland said. Do your children share your active lifestyle? “They know if it’s sunny or warm, they’re outside,” said Ruhland, adding that her children have medals from going on local fun runs. She said the twins fight over who gets to go in the jogging stroller when she goes for runs. Advice to people who want to take up an old sport again or try a new one? “Find something that you enjoy and stick with it,” Ruhland said. “Don’t close the door and say sports aren’t for me, whether it’s yoga (or) racquetball.”
Amy Young, 42 of Abbottstown Family: Planning a November wedding Career: Young is pursuing her M.B.A. at Mount St. Mary’s University. Sports: Young is the three-time defending champion of the Women’s York County Amateur Golf Association amateur championship
Is it a struggle to keep golf part of your life? “I didn’t start playing golf until I was 25. Golf is a game that it doesn’t matter when you start playing, frankly. But it requires a lot of maintenance. So yeah, it’s always a challenge.” While working with a small start-up company, Young worked out a deal with the superintendent of her golf club to let her be on the course at 5:30 a.m. for two hours of practice before work. She toted her own balls to the driving range. How do you justify taking the time for yourself? “I don’t know that everyone would understand that I’m a better person when I golf. I’m better, I’m more energized,” Young said. “I don’t know. I think we all have 24 hours in the day, we just have to know how to use it.”
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What would your life be like without sports? Young’s only had to face this once, when stress fractures in her feet kept her sidelined from teaching aerobics in college, and remembers being “pretty miserable.”
Paige Mundy, 36, of Springettsbury Township Family: Married Career: She is a Spanish teacher and tennis coach at York Catholic High School. Sports: Mundy plays tennis and runs, and recently won a 5K.
“I just think physically, our bodies are meant to move things. They’re meant to do work. We don’t really do work anymore. We use our heads. Personally, I just think I’m a happier person when I’m getting physical activity,” she said. What’s your advice for people who want to take up a new sport, as you did with golf? “My only advice would be find a way to make it fun.” As a female engineer, taking up golf with co-workers was a way to keep up in a male-dominated field. Her boss encouraged her to start, but with one rule: Hit the ball four times and if you’re not on the green, pick it up and put it on the green. Young said this gave her permission to make it fun, something she could keep up with. To improve, she set small goals. “When you work on it, when you go to practice, don’t go practice and say I’m going to hit it well. Say, I’m going to hit 150 balls.” What’s the best part of being an athlete? “Most of the significant people in my life are there because of this wonderful common interest,” Young said. “And at the end of the day, I think that’s the best part. When you share a passion, your paths easily cross.”
Have you always been athletic? “I have always had an interest in athletics, both in a participatory form and spectator form.” Mundy said she remembers being one of only two girls playing soccer when she was 6 years old. What is your schedule like? “Scheduling is critical to all aspects of my life, but in particular with athletics,” Mundy said. “It’s on my must-do list every day. It is that selfish part of my day that I don’t permit to be compromised.” Mundy goes for a morning run of about four to five miles each day. Do you struggle to keep sports part of your life? Even if it means an early morning, Mundy said exercise and sports is a nonnegotiable in her schedule. “Taking care of my body allows me to be the best I can be in other areas, whether it’s as an educator, as a coach and a wife.” What’s your advice to people who want to take up an old sport again or try a new one? “I would suggest truly just finding a pastime, even just a walk each day, that would enable them to feel better. Say: I’m going to walk, I’m going to swim, I’m going to play with my children at the park,” Mundy said. “For so many athletes, I think in particular at the high school and collegiate level, that competitive spirit is ingrained. Perhaps for some people it comes later.” ydr.com/smart | 53
Opportunity... ...is just a click away By JEN BAKER for Smart
We’ve all heard the saying “It matters who you know.” When it comes to searching for a job through online networking, that might be the case. Social networks, such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, are great ways to either get the word out that you’re searching for a job, or just use as a way to keep your information up-to-date and organized all in one spot. Just remember that you control what is out there for people to see. Professionalism goes a long way to landing a job. Embarrassing photos and posts that complain about your current employer are all things that are less than professional and should not be out there for prospective employers to see. Especially on Facebook, make sure to take advantage of the
Maximize your LinkedIn positioning: Accentuate your profile Make sure your LinkedIn Profile is complete and includes all the roles you have had. You are 12 times more likely to be viewed for potential opportunities if you have more than one position listed on your profile. Add a profile photo — it puts a face to your name.
privacy controls. Set your page to “limited profile” so the right people don’t see the wrong things. Use the “friend list” option to separate your contacts based on their relationship with you, such as tabs for high school, college, co-workers, networking, and customize who can see what from there. “If it’s out there, it should be something you want everyone to know,” said Amy Borgiel, owner of Express Employment Professionals in York. “Set up separate accounts for personal use where you only accept requests from people you actually know. A different account for business/professional use is the place to accept requests from other connections and allows you to control what is posted.” Some people might be wary of keeping their professional accounts updated and current because of the message it sends to their current employer. “Employers shouldn’t jump the gun and automatically assume someone is looking just because they are updating their information,” Borgiel said. “LinkedIn and Facebook are used by many people as a professional network to keep them well-connected in the community. It shows that you’re trying to be active about your current position and continue
to network. If you don’t want your current employer to know you’re looking, don’t say so on your profile. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter all have different networking benefits. “Personally, I think LinkedIn is the best one because it’s more of a professional network,” Borgiel said. “Facebook is more relaxed and a lot of things are out of your control.” “I let people know I have opportunities available by using the status updates on the LinkedIn page for my business,” said Jennifer Geesey, president of Central Penn Benefits in York. “But I also still rely on word-of-mouth.”
Recruiters are starting to use LinkedIn as a primary place for sourcing candidates because it’s free and provides a link to many top
Plump up your network Connect to at least 50 trusted contacts. Simply import your contacts to start finding first, second or even third degree connections working at companies you’re interested in. Lift your profile in Google search results Have you done a Google search for your name? You should. People are Googling you before meetings and interviews. Get your LinkedIn profile to come up higher in search results by customizing your profile URL.
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professionals. Once you’ve joined LinkedIn and built your network. get at least one recommendation from a supervisor or friend. LinkedIn has a “Follow Company” option to get regular updates on hiring, promotions, departures and job listings as soon as they happen at the companies where you would most like to work. “I recommend updating your profile weekly if you’re able to,” Borgiel said.
Twitter allows you to connect with people you don’t know, based on common interests. Your Twitter name should be your name, as it will help in search engine results from potential recruiters. Before you follow anyone on Twitter, you must complete a profile that includes a short bio, your location, a link to more information and an avatar of yourself. Once you start following people on Twitter, thoroughly read their bios to see if you’re interested in where they work, or if they would be able to connect you with others at a company where you’d
like to work. You can use search.twitter.com to find people talking about your area of expertise and join conversations. Following @Twithire will give you information about jobs as they hit Twitter.
Many people use Facebook primarily for connecting with people they know and reconnecting with people from the past. But, it can also be an effective networking tool. Because you probably don’t know where all of your friends work or where their friends work, posting status updates that you’re looking for a job could catch the right person’s attention and help network you right into a new job. Posting a “note” on Facebook related to your job search gives you more space to describe what type of company or position you’re seeking. A note also tends to stay on people’s screens longer than a status update, and if people comment on your note, it becomes even more viral.
Protect your online image
Not all employers search candidates and employees online, but the trend is growing. Protect your image by following these simple tips: Be careful. Nothing is private. Don’t post anything on your site or your friends’ sites you wouldn’t want a prospective employer to see. Be discrete. If your network offers the option, consider setting your profile to “private,” so that it is viewable only by friends of your choosing. And since you can’t control what other people say on your site, you might want to use the “block comments” feature. Be prepared. Check your profile regularly to see what comments have been posted. Use a search engine to look for online records of yourself to see what is out there about you. If you find information you feel could be detrimental, find out how to remove it — and make sure you have an answer ready to explain your “digital dirt.” Source: CareerBuilder.com
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Book Smarts Keep up with what your neighbors are reading and writing. Melissa Wyatt of York Township is a lifelong resident of York County. She is the author of two highly acclaimed young adult novels â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raising the Griffinâ&#x20AC;? and most recently â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funny How Things Change.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to say I write young adult novels because I love the challenge of the spareness of the form. But I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very hard to write the way the modern YA genre demands. I write YA because those are the books that moved me the most.â&#x20AC;?
What she read
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Conspiracy of Kingsâ&#x20AC;? by Megan Whalen Turner â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fourth book in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; series catches up with hapless young Sophos, heir to the throne of Sounis. Betrayed by his servants, kidnapped and sold into slavery, Sophos must choose between remaining where he is â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a position of anonymity that demands nothing more from him than mindless labor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or attempt escape and save his people from civil war.
If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; series, I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys political intrigue and complex characters who are never quite what they seem to be. Set in an alternate Byzantine world, the stories center around Eugenides, the truculent and clever official thief of the queen of Eddis. Because every queen needs a thief!â&#x20AC;?
Let your neighbors know what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re reading. Email your Smart pick to yoursmartbook@yahoo.com. Please include your full name and municipality with your book recommendation.
What she wrote
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funny How Things Changeâ&#x20AC;? by Melissa Wyatt â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seventeen-year-old Remy Walker has a tough decision to make: follow his girlfriend when she leaves for college or stay in the dying West Virginia coal town that he loves. Over the course of a summer, Remy learns how much he has to give up for a girl and how much he needs to give up for a mountain. I was inspired to write Remyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story while traveling to southern West Virginia for my husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family reunions.â&#x20AC;?
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pieâ&#x20AC;? by Jordan Sonnenblick We offer you another great young adult novel to add to your â&#x20AC;&#x153;to-readâ&#x20AC;? list this autumn. This story takes a heartbreaking look at how childhood leukemia affects a family Ââ&#x20AC;&#x201D; all through the eyes of a teenage boy. At 13, Steven is just like any other teenager. When his annoying little brother is diagnosed with cancer, Stevenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s otherwise normal world is turned upside down. You will want to share this book with the teens in your life and your friends at the office. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tara Hawkins
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ONE SMART WOMAN
Turning grief into a good cause Crickett’s Answer for Cancer supports women battling breast cancer By JEN BAKER for Smart
What inspired you to found Crickett’s Answer for Cancer? While my daughter, Crickett, was undergoing chemo for breast cancer, I saw many women who wished to conquer their disease, but who had lost their identity and self-esteem because of losing their hair and/or breasts. The thought occurred to me that something must be done to help these women regain their identity and to feel more like a woman again. In addition, it is important for me to keep Crickett’s wonderful memory alive. After the initial grieving and loss process, my niece, Carole Trone, vice president and co-founder, and I discussed how we could provide women with the means to feel good about themselves again. It was then that I shared what I’d seen in the chemo rooms and so the idea for Crickett’s Answer for Cancer was born. What products and services are provided through Crickett’s Answer for Cancer? We provide new, cost-free wigs, mastectomy bras, camisoles, etc., lymphedema sleeves, and pampering services nationwide to women with breast cancer. Why is it important to provide these goods and services at no cost to women with breast cancer? Women with breast cancer might not consider spending money on a wig or a pampering service, a mastectomy bra or lymphedema sleeve (most of which are not covered by insurance programs) because they view these things as frivolous. Like most women, she might be busy caring for everyone around her and tend to place herself last on the priority list. We do not provide monies directly to the patient but order and pay for the item she
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requests or needs and have it sent directly to her home. What helped your family cope during Crickett’s battle with breast cancer? We designated a Power Hour, which we held at the same time every day in a room we called the Power Room. During this time, Crickett and any friends or family who were at her home sat in a circle (sometimes holding hands) and reviewed the day, bared our feelings (good or bad, happy or sad), read get-well cards or opened gifts that had arrived that day, read from a book called “Praying Through Cancer,” and closed our time with a prayer, hugs, kisses, sometimes tears or smiles. It gave each person involved “permission” to air their thoughts and feelings. What advice do you have for other women and families who are fighting breast cancer? Women need to “fight the fight,” be determined they will beat this ugly disease and take advantage of every ounce of support that is offered to them. Since many breast cancer patients are younger women with children, it is important to remember the patient might not always feel well or have the strength to do all that is needed in a household. Any small thing is a help and won’t be forgotten. If a person does not know what to do, ask what is needed, or just pray for your friend or relative.
ABOUT BONNIE JULIUS Age: 66 Lives in: Manchester Township Family: Daughter, Crickett Julius, died of metastatic breast cancer in October 2006 at 39; son, William Julius, 40, who lives in Birmingham, Ala.; three grandchildren: Jeremey and Bradley, 20; Meghan, 14; granddog, a teacup poodle named Gigi, 7, inherited from Crickett. Occupation: Retired human resource administrator for the York County Court of Common Pleas; president and cofounder of Crickett’s Answer for Cancer Education: 1962 graduate of West York High School PHOTO BY KATE PENN for Smart
How can Smart readers support Crickett’s Answer for Cancer? ■■Make a tax-deductible donation at www.crickettsanswerforcancer.org. ■■Sponsor, attend or participate in one of our events, which can be found on the website.
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