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Contents NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Volume 3 Number 6

HOME FAMILY SELF

Happy holidays! 8 Set the table

Holiday 2009

Welcome guests, help others.

23 Beyond pumpkin pie Make muffins and more.

39 Elegant up ’dos, you do The long and short of holiday hair styles.

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Six quick ways to get your home ready.

12 Holiday budget

Local women share their advice to avoid overspending.

14 Fire safety

Planning ahead could save lives.

18 Picture perfect

A how-to on hanging and framing your art.

20 Snowman wreath Get crafty this winter.

Celebrate the Joys of BERNINA

FAMILY 26 Relax

Busy moms, slow down. That’s an order.

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themselves, and I think I’ll heed that advice. This magazine is filled with lots of tips to make the 2009 holiday season brighter, including a list of places to go and shows to see on pages 6-7, as well as some budget-stretching tips from local ladies on page 12. Last year, I planned ahead. I bought and wrapped presents in advance. I had cookies ready for my daughter’s Christmas party at school. My reward was a few minutes alone, sipping tea on my couch, basking in the glow of our tree after all the work was done on Christmas Eve. It was nice to have a chance to stop and appreciate the moment.

Kara Eberle, Smart Editor keberle@ydr.com

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Cover photo by: BIL BOWDEN Kathy Doores, 31, of East Manchester Township, flashes a smile next to our holiday craft (see it on page 20). The red door is the entrance to the home of Wayne and Ingrid Spriggs of West Manchester Township. Ingrid said she loves her red door because she likes bright colors.

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November/December Smar t things to do in and around York County The Nutcracker

• See the Greater York Youth Ballet perform the “Nutcracker Ballet” at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 or 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, 50 N. George St. in York. For details, visit www.strandcapitol.org. You can also catch “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 12 or 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at The Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, 222 Market St. in Harrisburg. More details available at www.whitakercenter.org.

Celebrations

• The founder of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga, will be at Millersville University at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 for a free public event. Tickets are not required. Karenga, who was born Ron Everett in Parsonsburg, Md., graduated from William Penn Senior High School in York in 1958. The seven-day holiday, which begins the day after Christmas, was founded in 1966. For details, visit www.millersville.edu. • Every November, the Crispus Attucks Rising STARS program hosts a Cultural Thanksgiving Celebration for CA members, staff and the greater community to promote an understanding of cultural and racial diversity. This year’s event will be 6 p.m. Nov. 23 at the center, 605 S. Duke St. in York. For details, contact Jacquie Martino-Miller at Crispus Attucks at 848-3610, ext. 262. • A free community Hanukkah celebration will be 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Jewish Community Center, 2000 Hollywood Drive, York Township. Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan will lead a menorah-lighting demonstration followed by a sing along. Later, enjoy latkes, mitzvah and arts and craft projects, as well as bingo, a latke-eating contest and a dreidel-spinning tournament. TREAT YOURSELF TO

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Fun for the whole family

• New to Christmas Magic at Rocky Ridge County Park will be more LED lighting, additional indoor displays, a larger penguin village, a new entertainment stage, synchronized lighting and a barnyard Christmas scene. The display opens Nov. 27 and runs through Dec. 31. It’s closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas. Check www.yorkcountyparks.org/chmagic.html for details. • From 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Light Up Night 2009 kicks off. The event includes live entertainment, a children’s activity area, carol singalongs, and, of course, the lighting of the York holiday tree. For details, visit www.yorkcity.org. • Catch a “Holly Jolly Christmas” from Nov. 12 to Dec. 23 at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster. For details, visit www.dutchapple.com. • York Little Theatre in Spring Garden Township continues its children’s series with “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” the story of a young girl’s quest to break the curse placed on her animated nutcracker and defeat the evil Mouse King. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 11-13 and 18-20. For details, visit www.ylt.org.

Crafts and more

• The York Folk Art and Craft Show is a great place to find gifts for the holidays. Event is Nov. 20-22 at Memorial Hall East at the York Expo Center in West Manchester Township. For details, visit www.goodrichpromotions.com. • The Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood is holding a community

Hanukkah bazaar 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at Temple Beth Israel, 2090 Hollywood Drive in York Township. Hanukkah begins at sundown Dec. 11. • The 2009 Winter Nationals Ferret Competition comes to York County Dec. 4-5 at the York Expo Center’s Horticulture Hall. For details, visit www.ferret.org.

New Year’s Eve

• Celebrate the new year in downtown York during New Year’s Revolution 2010 from 6 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31. Visit www.yorkcity.org for details. Ring in the new decade with music from the Big Band era at The Majestic Theatre, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. The dance floor will be open, starting at 7 p.m. For details, visit www.gettysburgmajestic.com.

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By TERESA McMINN for Smart

Sure, the turkey, Grandma’s secret dressing recipe and traditional cranberry sauce are typical staples for a holiday meal. But setting a festive table can help welcome guests to a special dinner, as well as establish a family tradition. Judy Brillhart, decorator and owner of The Strawberry Shop in North Codorus Township, said a trend this year is to incorporate fresh fruits. “For a more casual look, use fresh pumpkins and mini gourds,” she said. Brillhart also puts dried berries and a candle in a glass vase wrapped in a fall-colored ribbon tied in a knot, which is more chic than a traditional bow, she said. She then sets the vase in some chopped straw. “Using the beautiful elegance and smoothness of glass against the primitive straw just gives a neat look,” she said. Bronze and copper colors are also in. “I’m actually using a lot of metal products,” she said, adding that an artificial

or fresh wreath placed around a metallic plate makes a pretty setting. It’s easy to transform a place setting from autumn to winter by changing the colors and fruits, she said. Fall ribbons, candles, napkins and fruits in orange, brown and yellow hues can be substituted with those in Christmas colors, she said. And for just about any other special occasion, a classic clean and monochromatic theme is always tasteful, Brillhart said. “Keep the table settings simple,” she said. “I enjoy using white plates.”

In this arrangement, the pumpkins were removed from the autumn table setting. Some Christmas decorations were added, but kept many of the same elements on the table.

Helping others... Here are some ways you can help set the tables for those in need: •SOUTHERN YORK COUNTY FOOD PANTRY, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 315 N. Constitution Ave., New Freedom, needs canned goods, other nonperishable items and cash donations Call Ed Smith at 235-5928 or 870-6125. •YORK’S HELPING HAND FOR THE HOMELESS, 412 W. King St., York, needs turkeys and all the trimmings, such as milk, eggs, potatoes and other canned goods. For details, call Cynthia Kemp, at 846-9275.

•THE FOOD PANTRY, at 15 First Ave. in Red Lion, is collecting Bags of Blessings for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. The bags include hams and turkeys, boxed or canned potato products, hot chocolate, stuffing mixes and dessert mixes. The Food Pantry is low on supplies overall and needs cereals, soups, canned meats, spaghetti sauces, tuna, fish, paper goods and household cleaning items. It also accepts warm clothes and blankets. For details, call Muriel Slenker, the director of Red Lion Area Community Services, at 244-6934.

•YORK COUNTY FOOD BANKS, 254 W. Princess St., York, is always accepting donations, visit www. yorkfoodbank.org for details. •YORK RESCUE MISSION, 367 W. Market St., York, needs nonperishable food items, hygiene and paper products, as well as donations of turkeys or hams for the holiday season. This year, the mission will need more than previous years because it opened its Women and Children’s Shelter, 17 Jefferson Ave. in York, in October. For details, call Kathy Jones, director of volunteer services, at 812-1692.

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The holiday season is about joy, happiness and, unfortunately, spending lots of money. The goal is to make sure each holiday season doesn’t end with an empty bank account. The same formula doesn’t work for everyone, but a few local women share their tips and tricks.

We set a spending limit for each person we buy gifts for. Also, after-Christmas sales are usually really good, so we buy for the following year ahead of time.

— Staci Wise, 32, lives in East Manchester Township. She is the assistant organizer of Moms of York County.

Holiday shopping can be stressful, overwhelming and not to mention expensive. For my children, I’ve learned to check for items they would like to have in consignment shops and online sites such as eBay (ebay.com), York Bookoo (york.bookoo.com) and Craig’s List (www.craigslist.org). For others on my list, I do a lot of baking. Who doesn’t appreciate a homemade treat around the holidays?

— Mary Cutler, 34, mother of two and owner of a small pot-belly pig farm in Stewartstown.

I stick to a budget by purchasing year-round. Shopping end-of-season sales, 75 percent off tables and making homemade gifts are a sure way to pinch pennies. If you do this, keep a journal of what you have purchased and where you stored it. Purchase a bathrobe or towel set at a discount retailer and have the recipients’ initials or monogram embroidered on it. Last year, I gave embroidered Nautica robes to my mother and sister for $15 each. — Sarah Mock, 32, lives in York with her husband, Bob, and two daughters, Emily, 5, and Molly, 2 1/2. She chronicles her frugal ways at www.howipinchapenny.com.

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Fire Planning a safe escape By TARA HAWKINS for Smart

When a fire occurs, you might only have minutes to get your family to safety. The more prepared you are, the faster you will be able to exit your home. Stephen and Jill Genco live in Dover Township with their three children: Anthony, 10, Olivia, 9 and Noah, 7. Olivia and Noah were both challenged by their Scout troops to develop and practice a fire safety plan.

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In February, Greg Scritchfield holds his son Benjamin, who slaps the hand of another firefighter after a fire in their home in Wrightsville. After getting his family out of the house, Scritchfield ran to the fire station less than a block away to bring an engine back.

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Stocking her freezer with fresh pumpkin each fall is a tradition for Cathy Burton, whose family owns and operates Burton’s Farms in Hopewell Township. “Having pumpkin in the freezer means I can make a pie or muffins in the winter without going to the store,” she said. Burton prefers fresh pumpkin because it’s creamier than canned. Plus, she likes the satisfaction of having prepared it herself. Burton suggests going to a pumpkin patch to choose your own cooking pumpkins. “Look for blemish-free, totally orange pumpkins. No green on the rind at all,” she said. Although any pumpkin can be used, Burton prefers white neck pumpkins or “red warty things” (yes, that’s their actual name) for cooking. You might recognize red warty things as dark orange, misshapen pumpkins with little bumps all over, she said. Often, people are hesitant to try pumpkin cookery, because it seems intimidating, Burton said. “In the 15 years we’ve had the pumpkin patch, I’ve educated lots of people in the art of cooking with fresh pumpkin,” she said. “It really is simple.” Whether you’re carving or cooking, working with pumpkins is messy, Burton said. Some people cut a pumpkin in half to cook it, but Burton likes to cut up the whole thing, seeds and all. “It’s easier than making a jack ’o lantern. You just cut away the goop instead of having to scoop it out while up to your elbows in slippery membranes,” she said. Cathy Burton adds the final ingredients into mixing bowl. RIGHT Freshly baked pumpkin muffins. See recipe on next page.


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 Wash the outside of the rind with mild dish soap and warm water.  With a large, serrated knife, slice pumpkin in half from top to bottom, then cut into 4-by 4-inch pieces.  Cut away the membranes and seeds but not the outer peel.  Place pieces in a single layer, skin side up, in a 13-by-9 or larger pan with at least a 1-inch side on it. Add a half-inch of water to pan and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for about one hour or until the flesh is soft when pricked with a fork.  Remove from oven and cool completely. Scrape soft flesh from the skin with a spoon and place in colander to drain for at least one hour to remove as much moisture as possible.

 Pumpkin is ready to freeze or use in a recipe. To freeze, put 1-2 cups of pumpkin mash into plastic freezer containers. A 20-pound pumpkin yields about 10-12 cups of pumpkin mash, Burton said. To roast the pumpkin seeds, wash them well in cool water, rubbing them between your hands to get the membranes off. Place seeds on a cookie sheet, coat them lightly with cooking spray and stir. Bake for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle with salt if desired.

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Beth Innerst uses fresh and canned pumpkin in her kitchen. “It depends on what time of the year it is and what I have available,” she said. Innerst recommends this book for would-be pumpkin cooks: “Pumpkin: A Super Food for All 12 Months of the Year” by DeeDee Stovel, Storey Publishing, 2005.


4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into half-inch slices 6 1/2 cups raw pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 1/4 cup olive oil 4 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Blend olive oil with thyme, salt and pepper. Place carrots and potatoes and in a large bowl. Pour in half of olive oil mixture and toss to coat. Spread mixture in single layer in an ungreased 15-by-10-by-1 pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in same large bowl, toss pumpkin with remaining olive oil mixture. Add pumpkin to baking pan and stir. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Pumpkin Muffins 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup pumpkin 1 cup raisins 3 1/2 cups flour, divided 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/4 cup milk Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and pumpkin. Dredge raisins in 1/2 cup flour. Sift together 3 cups flour with baking powder and spices. Add dry ingredients and milk alternately, mixing until just blended. Fold in raisins. Spoon into greased muffins tins or muffin papers, filling 3/4 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Makes 2 dozen.

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It’s not easy. As if caring for the kids, house and pets — while generating an income ­— is not enough on the to-do list, life seems to find humor in creating unexpected events such as a broken garbage disposal or some other silly problem that needs attention. It all adds up to something many women have too much of — stress. And when the tension builds, Mom, the well-oiled machine that she is, can break down. To avoid that, experts recommend relaxation, which for many women means finding time to be pampered. Karen Ferree, esthetician and owner of Spoiled Rotten Pampering for Women in York Township, said most of her clients incorporate time into their routine for a facial to remove tension and revive the spirit.

“We are basically a skin-care salon,” she said of the business, which also provides waxing and makeup. “The majority of the women who come here are professional. Usually, when they come in, they have had a long day at work. They’re tired and just need someone to take care of them.” A session at Spoiled Rotten begins with slipping into a pajama-like outfit, she said. “The whole thing is just relaxing,” she said. “When they leave, they look totally different.” Jaime Barshinger, manager at Escape Salon and Day Spa in West Manchester Township, said the business provides pampering that includes skin, foot and hand treatments and full service hair care. “A lot of the women like it because they are by themselves,” she said. “You can see (stress) come right off their face. You can see (relaxation) in their eyes.”


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Angie Brandt and her husband, Mike, say their family received the ultimate Christmas gift. The West York couple and their sons, Hayden, 8, and Connor, 4, welcomed Serena, 1, into their family Christmas evening in 2007. Angie Brandt recalled events of that morning. “Shortly after the kids started opening up their presents, I started having contractions,” she said. About two hours later, she knew it was time to leave for the hospital. Angie Brandt’s dad stayed with the boys while her husband drove her to the hospital. “I was the only one on the (maternity) floor,” Angie Brandt said. “It was pretty quiet.” But the Christmas spirit was evident, she said. A tree decorated the ward’s hallway, and a stereo in her hospital room played Christmas music, she said. Serena was born that evening. “I thought it was very special for her to share a birthday with Jesus,” Angie Brandt said. “It definitely is a special day. ... We all said afterward it was our best Christmas present ever ... The whole family had wanted a girl.” Like the Brandt family, West Manchester Township residents Amy Mason and her husband, James Mason V, welcomed the newest member of their family, James Mason VI, on Christmas Day. “My first reaction was just shock,” Amy Mason said about learning her baby, who was due Jan. 4, would arrive Dec. 25, 2008. Amy Mason said she went into labor when toddler, Maria, was opening her gifts. “I refused to leave to go to the hospital until I saw her open her Christmas presents,” Amy Mason said. The drive to the hospital was unusual, she said. “There was not a single car on the road,” she said. “It felt like it was a moment made just for us.” After baby James was born, a special family who the Masons had never met, visited them in 30 | smart

The Brandt family received the ultimate Christmas present in 2007 when Serena was born. The family, shown from left, Connor, 4; dad Mike; Hayden, 8; and mom Angie had been hoping for a girl.

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the hospital. That family included a 14-year-old girl who had been born on Christmas Day and started a tradition of visiting a hospital every Dec. 25 to give a gift to a new Christmas baby, Amy Mason said. “It was such an inspiration to us,” Amy Mason said and added that she and her family might continue that tradition one day. “What a miracle (it is) to have a baby on Christmas day,” she said.

James Mason VI was born Christmas Day 2008 even though he wasn’t due until Jan. 4. In this photo, his dad, James Mason V, holds him after the holiday delivery.


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Cindy Carter shows off her finished style at Par Exsalonce Salon and Day Spa in Springettsbury Township. This elegant up ‘do is perfect for women with short hair.

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When pulling together a holiday outfit, don't forget to figure out what to do with your hair. It can be your ultimate accessory. Stylists at Par Exsalonce Salon and Day Spa in Springettsbury Township showed how to create two holiday styles, one for short hair and one for long. And both ’dos can be done at home. “They’re very simple, very easy to do,” said stylist Zaida Laboy. smartmamapa.com | 39


Melissa Reed, a stylist for Par Exsalonce in Springettsbury Township, created this hair style on our Smart model, Cindy Carter of New Freedom, but says this is a style that can be easily done at home. Reed recommends that you start with day-old dirty hair. “Squeaky clean hair doesn’t hold as well,” she said. Follow these steps on the opposite page to re-create this look:

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Curls give hair texture and volume, which is important when creating this style. Melissa Reed works on Cindy Carter’s curls at the salon.

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After the style was complete, Laboy asked if Litteral thought she could create this style at home. ‘It won’t look that good, but I’m going to try,’ she replied.


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“New Moon,” the second movie born from the “Twilight” series, hits theaters Nov. 20. But you probably knew that already. At Smart, we understand the infatuation with “Twilight.” Some of us might have even neglected our families for weeks as we devoured the series. But I won’t name any names. If the crowd on opening weekend of “Twilight” is any indication of the “New Moon” attendees, I know that many teenage girls will fill the theaters, alongside the many grown women who have fallen in love with Edward, Bella, Jacob and the other vampires and werewolves that inhabit Forks. If you’re a fan, you probably have a plan for opening night. If not, here are some ideas on how to attend “New Moon” with style.

• Show your “team” loyalty with a T-shirt that says something that only a fellow “Twilight” fan would understand. You could buy a T-shirt online. (Lots of Web sites sell these types of shirts.) Or you could make your own. Statements for Team Jacob shirts could be “La Push Cliff Diving Team” or “Imprinted.” Statements for Team Edward shirts could be “So the lion fell in love with the lamb...” or “I’d rather be in Forks.” • Don’t think about Taylor Lautner’s real age. It’s kind of a downer. The actor who plays Jacob doesn’t turn 18 until Feb. 11. He was born in 1992.

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Keep up on what your neighbors are reading By TARA HAWKINS for Smart

The book: “Finger Lickin’ Fifteen” by Janet Evanovich Find it at any library, bookstore or online by using the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 0312383282. This is book 15 in a series featuring Stephanie Plum. In this installment, Lula witnesses a crime against a celebrity chef. Who read it? Carol Thomas of Dover Township, adult program director at the Dover Community Library “I just finished reading the latest Evanovich novel, Finger Lickin’ Fifteen. I have been following this series since her first book. Her novels are easy, relaxing reads with funny characters.”

The book: “The Sound of Butterflies” by Rachael King ISBN 0330449168 A naturalist travels to the Amazon with hopes of finding a rare butterfly. Winner of the best first novel at the New Zealand Book Awards. Who read it? Catherine Ballantyne of West Manchester Township, vice president, MOMS Club of West York “I saw this book while poking around looking for something new to read. The book cover has a beautiful picture of an exotic butterfly. I was pleasantly surprised that the story inside was as beautiful as the cover. This novel is full of adventure, romance and suspense.” PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER GLASS for Smart


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Grabbing after-holiday deals won’t be the only reason for shoppers to head to stores on the day after Christmas. Some will arrive with cars filled with unwanted gifts ranging from oversized sweaters to some sort of hitech gadget that doesn’t work. Among the National Retail Federation’s top tips for stress-free returns is for shoppers to know retailers’ return policies and to save all their receipts. Without a receipt, some stores might force customers to settle for store credit. Others have strict deadlines on when certain merchandise can be returned. Others require you to have photo identification. If you arm yourself with lots of information, you’re bound to have many happy returns.

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Although some people think regifting is tacky, others think it’s OK in certain circumstances. Here are some guidelines to follow if you’re considering regifting this season. It’s OK if — • you have duplicate copies of something. the item is new and in the original packaging. you know the recipient will want and/or like it. • it’s a running joke (for instance, a self-help book regifted within a group of friends). It’s not OK if — • it is a promotional item you got for free that has the company’s advertising or logo on it. • it is an original, one-of-a-kind gift or has initials, a date, an inscription or other identifier. • the recipient might suspect it is a regift. Be sure to — • regift an unwanted item soon after you receive it so you don’t forget who it came from (and risk regifting to that person or within the same social circle).

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Hand sanitizer is touted by medical experts, including the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, as one of the best ways to combat swine flu and other bugs. It kills germs, and it’s cheap — about $1 for eight ounces. But it can be dangerous if it gets into the wrong hands, experts say. A couple of pumps of hand sanitizer ingested by a small child could cause alcohol poisoning, said Allison Muller,

What they’re saying • “Ethyl alcohol found in hand sanitizer and alcohol is the same chemical compound. But you wouldn’t want to drink the hand sanitizer due to the other ingredients ... That’s quite a toxic cocktail.” — Kathleen Halligan, assistant professor of chemistry at York College of Pennsylvania

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A true ‘Friend’ helps others By TARA HAWKINS for Smart

What inspired you to start AHEAD (Association for Helping Entrepreneurs Achieve Dreams)? I had my own skin-care and cosmetic business for eight years. I decided to take a class in Baltimore that helped entrepreneurs create a business plan. I left the class inspired. What they were offering was really a missing link in business. I wanted to get out there and start my own business — just not my old one. When I was laid off from my job in the printing industry, I went to Crispus Attucks and offered to volunteer. I formed a group that met monthly and learned about running a business. When my unemployment ran out, I was able to get a grant to start AHEAD. What resources does AHEAD offer? (Laughs) Well, we don’t have any money. We have seen more than 700 people. Mostly, we give them technical assistance and help with publicrelations work. So many people go into business with great skills. They hold a grand opening and a grand closing. Sometimes, dreams can be so large.

We help people get all of the information they need to decide if they can really pull off what they set out to do. You are also the site director of York’s Weed and Seed program. What is it all about? Weed and Seed is a federally funded strategy that brings together local organizations and law enforcement. We look at problems as a whole and see how we can control violent crime. We also seek to restore and improve the 226 city blocks within our targeted area. What inspires you to give so much back to the community? When I moved to York from Baltimore in 1999, I saw the difference that living in a smaller city made. Everything felt so much more personal. I was amazed at how the community organizations worked together. I wanted to be a part of that change. I see so many urban businesses that are started to help make ends meet. When we strengthen those businesses, we give hope to the community. I noticed that you got your degree later in life. The year 2002 was great for me. That is the year I received my degree in business administration at the age of 50. I felt I needed the degree to validate who I was. I love learning. I am only sorry I waited so long. I might even go back for another degree in community development. I have gotten to the point where I feel that I can really be part of the solution.

Kwanzaa with the Friends CAROLYN FRIEND Age: 57 Occupation: Executive director of the Association for Helping Entrepreneurs Achieve Dreams Education: 2002 graduate of Sojourner-Douglass College, Baltimore Lives in: York

Hobbies: Scrapbooking, helping people, dancing, entertaining Community involvement: York Business Academy, founder of The Friend Group, 2008 recipient of York Federal Fellows Award, York County Anti-Gang Initiative

Carolyn Friend has been observing Kwanzaa for the past 12 years. Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, community and culture that falls on the seven days between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Each of the days is dedicated to reinforcing a single principle — unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. In Carolyn’s family, they aren’t able to meet on each day. “We get together on one night and go through all of the principles. We dance, eat, look at pictures and trade small gifts.” “My favorite part of Kwanzaa is hearing what the principles mean to the younger kids. ... It is always interesting, always different.” PHOTO BY KATE PENN for Smart

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