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JANUARY/FEBRUARY • Volume 6 Number 1
On the cover 9 Snow days Winter’s chills offer big thrills
In every issue 6 Calendar 13 Beauty corner
Romantic getaways 20 Plan a trip for Valentine’s Day
55 Kids’ activity page
DIY for renters 32 Make it your own
60 Book Smarts
Chocolate 46 Never tasted sweeter
70 One Smart woman Chrissie Cooper shares her story.
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Connall Kirtland, 4, gets a boost from his mother, Colleen Ward, and her groom, Dennis, after their wedding in the Trapp Family Lodge in Vermont.
14 Self Interview: Former Olympian 11 Diann Roffe shares her triumphs.
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Editor’s note
Winter isn’t really my thing. I dislike bulky coats. Windy days leave my cheeks red and chapped. Cleaning snow off my car and chipping ice off my windshield rank low on my things-I-like-todo list. After several sledding accidents as a kid, I swore off most winter activities. Because of my aversion to snow and cold weather, I never ventured to Roundtop
Mountain Resort (formerly Ski Roundtop), even though it’s virtually been in my backyard most of my life. I finally made the trek to the mountain last year, although I didn’t ski. I didn’t even wear boots. But I have to admit, it looked like the skiers were having fun. Photographer Paul Kuehnel captured some of that fun in the photos featured on the cover and pages 9 and 10. The visit made me think of how much fun my college roommates had when they went tubing at Tussey Mountain near Penn State’s main campus. Maybe I should’ve gone along. Maybe I wouldn’t have landed on my face while sliding down the slopes. If you went to school in University Park, you probably spent some time on Tussey Mountain. You also probably spent the last couple of months following the Jerry Sandusky case. The grand jury presentment detailed the heinous charges brought against someone so many trusted. I remember what I was doing when I heard Penn State head coach Joe Paterno was fired. I was disgusted by the students who rioted in the streets. The streets of Happy Valley. One of my favorite places in the world.
When the charges became public, parents and educators struggled with how to talk to their children and students. How do you explain what happened to a 6-year-old? What do you say to a teenager? Amy Gulli, an editor at the York Daily Record/Sunday News and mother of two, set out to answer those questions. She created a guide, featured on pages 56 and 57, for talking to children of all ages about sexual abuse and the scandal. It’s our job to protect our children and keep them healthy, and we hope the guide helps you educate your children. Ensuring babies are born healthy is the primary goal of the March of Dimes, which recently raised $4,500 through its annual Babies are Beautiful contest. Meet the winner, who hails from Dover, on page 58. This winter, I will snuggle my babies and work to protect them from winter’s chill and the cold realities they might encounter along the way. Maybe we’ll head to Roundtop someday, even if it is just for lunch at the Fireside Pub and Grill. Kara Eberle Smart magazine editor keberle@ydr.com
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January/February A sampling of events and activities in and around York County. Positive events to try on Friday the 13th
Don’t let superstition keep you from having fun! Area shows on Jan. 13 include singer Richard Marx at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg and comedian Jeff Dunham at Bryce Jordan Center in State College.
National Volunteer Blood Donor Month
Since 1970, January has been declared National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. It’s the month that presents the most challenges in recruiting people to give blood since inclement weather prevents people from donating, as well as causes more accidents and injuries that require blood to treat. The Red Cross urges everyone to make donating blood a priority this winter. To find out where you can give blood and to schedule your appointment, go to redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
For the birds
Community service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King
Jan. 16 marks the annual MLK Day of Service. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together to serve their neighbors and communities. Visit mlkday.gov for local volunteer opportunities.
The Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 17-20, is a free event for bird watchers of all ages and skill levels. All you do is count birds at your favorite location for at least 15 minutes on one or more days during the GBBC and record the results at www.birdcount.org. By doing this, we learn what kind of birds are being seen in the winter and whether there are more or fewer of them. Counting isn’t limited to your backyard. Other locations include schoolyards, nature centers and nearby parks. Call 428-1961 for more information about events at Richard M. Nixon County Park in Springfield Township, where you can participate from the bird observation window, as well as learn about a variety of bird species on display in the Environmental Education Center.
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Get in the game on Feb. 5 by hosting a Super Bowl party. Visit goodhousekeeping.com for game-day recipes and helpful hints. Or, watch the game on big screen TVs at local sports bars, such as Tailgaters Grill and Drafthouse in York Township or Cobblestone’s Restaurant and Sports Emporium in York where you can cheer on your favorite team.
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Don’t let the long nights and cold days of winter get you down. The cure for cabin fever can be found on the snowy slopes of Pennsylvania’s ski resorts. In York County, Roundtop Mountain Resort in Warrington Township offers programs for the whole family. Starting Jan. 3, Tuesdays are Ladies Days. Lift tickets are $38 for women and class lessons, for any skill level, are offered for $25. A bonus for moms is free child care in the Kid Zone. “We can take the kids off your hands,” said Rose Gavin, supervisor for the children’s weekend program called Mountain Explorers. The Kid Zone includes snacks, drinks and crafts. The kitchen is peanut-free, she added. Regarding safety, everyone working in the child-care center undergoes an extensive background check and has passed the state police security clearance. Sarah Post, 30, of Harrisburg combines time on the slopes with the child care when she snowboards with her 4-year-old, Auraya. Post started snowboarding in 2009 and got Auraya on skis when she was 3. On Tuesdays, the mother and daughter often hit the slopes together. When Auraya gets tired or cold, Post drops her off at the child care center and heads back out to the mountain. “Ladies day care is perfect,” she said. “I love Tuesdays.” Auraya seemed right at home in the child care center, eating a Go-Gurt and laughing with the staff. Post enjoys the tradition she’s starting with her daughter. “I’m excited for it to be our thing.” The same deal applies for men on Wednesdays, starting Jan. 4. Thursdays are Home School Days and members of the military get $5 off any lift ticket and $1 off tubing every day. For people not interested in strapping on skis or a snowboard, The Fireside Pub and Grill offers up a cozy atmosphere with a view of the slopes. If you want to take a day trip or a weekend road trip for your winter fun, we compiled a list of ski slopes throughout Pennsylvania. For more places to go for outdoor winter fun, see page 10. smartmagpa.com | 9
Rose Gavin of Mechanicsburg and Erica Culbert wave from the ski lift at Roundtop Mountain Resort. Gavin works with the young skiers at Roundtop as the supervisor for the weekend program called Mountain Explorers. It’s geared toward children ages 6 through 17. Culbert, an instructor at Roundtop, prefers snowboarding to skiing.
Skiing and snowboarding Elk Mountain Address: 344 Elk Mountain Road, Union Dale Phone: (570) 679-4400 Website: www.elkskier.com
Snowtubing and ice skating Heritage Hills AvalancheXpress Address: 2700 Mount Rose Ave., York Township Phone: (877) 782-9752 Website: www.avalanchexpress.com
Snowboarding, skiing and snowtubing Bear Creek Mountain Resort Address: 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie Phone: (610) 682-7100 or (866) 754-2822 Website: bcmountainresort.com/ winter
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Big Boulder/ Jack Frost Mountain Address: 1 South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony Jack Frost Mountain address: 1 Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee Phone: (570) 443-8425 Website: www.jfbb.com Blue Knob Ski Area Address: 1424 Overland Pass, Claysburg Phone: (814) 239-5111 Website: www.blueknob.com Blue Mountain Address: 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton Phone: (610) 826-7700 Website: www.skibluemt.com Camelback Ski Area Address: 1 Camelback Road, Tannersville Phone: (570) 629-1661 Website: www.skicamelback.com Eagle Rock Resort Address: 1 Country Club Drive, Hazle Township Phone: (888) 384-6660 Website: www.eaglerockresort.com
Hidden Valley Resort Address: 1 Craighead Drive, Hidden Valley Phone: (814) 443-8000 Website: www.hiddenvalleyresort. com Liberty Mountain Resort Address: 78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley Phone: 642-8282 Web site: www.skiliberty.com Seven Springs Mountain Resort Address: 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs Phone: (800) 452-2223 Website: www.7springs.com Shawnee Mountain Address: 401 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg Phone: (570) 421-7231 Website: www.shawneemt.com Roundtop Mountain Resort Address: 925 Roundtop Road, Warrington Township Phone: 432-9631 Website: www.skiroundtop.com
Sno Mountain Address: 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton Phone: (570) 969-7669 Website: www.snomtn.com Spring Mountain Address: 757 Spring Mount Road, Spring Mount Phone: (610) 287-7900 Website: www.springmountain adventures.com Tussey Mountain Ski Area Address: 341 Bear Meadows Road, Boalsburg Phone: (814) 466-6266 Website: www.tusseymountain.com Whitetail Resort Address: 13805 Blairs Valley Road, Mercersburg Phone: 328-9400 Website: www.skiwhitetail.com For further details about Pennsylvania ski resorts, visit www.skipa.com.
A few minutes with a former Olympian By JEN BAKER for Smart
Diann Roffe competed in three Olympic games (Calgary 1988, Albertville 1992 and Lillehammer 1994), winning a silver medal in giant slalom in 1992 and a gold medal in superG in 1994. Roffe also was the 1985 World Champion in giant slalom, achieved six national titles during her career and was inducted to the US Ski Hall of Fame in 2003. And this nationally recognized athlete calls southcentral Pennsylvania home. We spent a few minutes with her to talk about some of her favorite topics. What was it like to win at the Olympics? There is no denying that this experience — more
importantly the 15 years leading up to winning Olympic Gold — has defined my outlook on life! Winning at the Olympics is so magnanimous, because of how difficult the road is to get to that moment. How did you end up in southcentral Pennsylvania? I moved in 2000 to work for Snow Time Inc. and Irvin Naylor (owner). I was teaching clinics at Ski Roundtop, Liberty Mountain and Whitetail throughout the ski season. My husband was working for the Competition Services department at Ski Roundtop, in addition to work in the IT field. His department’s job was staff support for my clinics. We met at Roundtop and were married three years later. Where do you ski locally? Roundtop Mountain Resort in Warrington Township (formerly Ski Roundtop) is my home mountain. I have a display there with my Olympic skis and memorabilia. It is a perfect environment for my 3-year-old son. What do you love about skiing? The outdoors in the wintertime, especially high in the mountains, is breathtaking. Skiing provides a sense of freedom and, of course, the speed and the exhilaration of hugging the mountain terrain at 60 mph. What's the best way to stay warm on the slopes? Staying dry is a must. Wear layers and appropriate clothes for the wind and snow. Keep your head warm.
What advice do you have for other athletes with Olympic dreams? What people on the outside don’t realize is that 95 percent of the time is spent in failure. In order to win at an Olympic level, you must respond and learn from all the time spent in second place — or more importantly, the time spent on the ground, injured and struggling. What's your favorite season? Fall and spring. The fall brings the promise of a snowy winter. I find rain, wind, slush and cold depressing, but SNOW is fun. Spring is a reward for a great winter! Where is your favorite place to vacation? Hands down, Europe. I love the culture, plus the Old World feel of the Alpine resorts. The Alps are more dramatic than the Rockies and standing on the Zermatt glacier looking at the Matterhorn has a certain impact! I like the fact that you can go everywhere by train, and there is always good coffee and wine to be found. In one word, tell us your biggest pet peeve. Entitlement. People who think they are entitled to success. Work HARD, learn from and be smart about your failures. We don’t become achievers from easy successes. What's your favorite comfort food? Turkey dinner!
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No need to fear liquid eyeliner By EMILEIGH CLARE for Smart
In a blink of an eye, literally, liquid eyeliner can get messy and frustrating. You can end up looking like a goth princess or raccoon if you’re not careful. But there are so many rewards to mastering liquid eyeliner, too. It’s a versatile product that can be used to create smoky eyes or add retro flair. No matter how you choose to define your eyes, liquid eyeliner creates a sharp, precise line. It’s easier to get closer to your lash line, and, when it’s dry, liquid eyeliner is harder to smear than pencil eyeliner. The thickness of a line of liquid eyeliner can also be easily controlled by stopping once a thin line is made over the eye or, for more thickness, the liner can be repeatedly applied until the desired look is achieved.
Practice makes perfect when it comes to learning liquid-liner application. The best way to get started is to find the right tools. Liquid eyeliners usually come in a bottle with an applicator. The applicator is generally a felt tip or brush. Some companies, such as Bare Escentuals, offer separate eyeliner shadow pots and liner sealers that are mixed together to create the eyeliner. Eyeliner brushes are sold separately. You can also try gel eyeliners from cosmetic companies, such as Smashbox or Stila, if you’re not ready to get inky. Soon, you’ll be rocking BrigitteBardot-eyes just like liquid eyeliner fans Angelina Jolie and Drew Barrymore. For more makeup, fashion tips and reviews, visit smartmagpa.com
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Matt and Courtney Henry of West Manchester Township traveled to Beavertail Lighthouse in Rhode Island for their ceremony in 2008. Photo courtesy of Gabrielle Marks.
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Destination weddings are becoming popular with couples who want to avoid the fuss of a traditional wedding. They are also popular with couples who were previously married and want something other than a traditional ceremony the second time around. Traveling to a location allows couples to enjoy some vacation time before and after the big day. Resorts and unique destinations around the world offer wedding packages and on-site coordinators who take care of details ranging from the caterer and photographer to the marriage license and officiant. Matt and Courtney Henry of West Manchester Township were married May 10, 2008, at Beavertail Lighthouse in Rhode Island. The couple advises making lists of items you need and pack them before you go. “We were so afraid of forgetting a birth certificate or ID on our way to Rhode Island that we actually got legally married on Feb. 29, 2008, at the justice of the peace in Hanover,” Courtney said. Avoiding a high price tag and stress is another factor that leads couples to travel away from home to get married. “I only had to create 12 programs and 12 favors, pay for 14 people to eat dinner at a local restaurant. It was much less stressful than planning for 200-plus people to attend a wedding at home,” Courtney said. Dennis and Colleen Ward of East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, planned a winter
wedding on Feb. 12, 2011, at The Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vt. (The lodge is owned by the same Von Trapp family depicted in the play/movie “The Sound of Music.”) “You have to be willing to let people do their jobs since you can’t micro-manage the whole thing when you live one place and the entire event takes place far away. You also have to be organized since there’s no ‘running back home really quick’ if you forget something,” Colleen said. Also, realize that not all of your guests will be able to make the trip. “There were people we would’ve loved to have included, but not everyone can travel to destination weddings. The people who matter most do make it and that was the most important thing anyway,” Colleen said. Norman and Christine Dunkinson of Stewartstown visited Scotland in 2000 and decided to return to have their wedding on May 30, 2001. Norman documented their wedding week in a travel journal, noting that “the Scottish civil ceremony is wonderfully simple and maintains the character and substance of the old Scottish contractual marriage.” The couple also spent some time researching their Scottish ancestors and genealogy while they were there. According to Norman’s journal entry while waiting at the airport to return home, “it was no surprise that both of us agreed, during a game we played, that our wedding day was the most memorable event of our lives.”
Venues close to home The Railroad House Inn Bed and Breakfast 280 W. Front St., Marietta, Lancaster County 426-4141 therailroadhouse.net Obtain your marriage license and they will handle the rest. The elopement packages are an alternative for people who don’t want a large wedding, but still want beautiful surroundings and quality food. The Castle at Maryvale 11300 Falls Road, Brooklandville, MD (410) 308-8515 maryvale.com/castle Maryvale is a European treasure with Gothic arched windows and stone towers. Its grand winding staircase offers a memorable site for the bride’s entrance. Bridal open house is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 21. Gettysburg Battlefield Bed and Breakfast 2264 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg 334-8804 or (888) 766-3897 gettysburgbattlefield.com Use the gardens, lawns and barn as your palette to create a beautiful background for lasting memories. See dos and don’ts guide on page 16.
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Romance doesn’t have to be 116 to just Valentine’s Day. limited Planning special time with your Hanover significant other is a great idea any time of year. Whether you treat yourselves to a few hours of quality time or opt for a romantic overnight retreat, these local destinations have couples in mind.
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1) Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, 1559 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County. A relaxing atmosphere complete with theater and dinner options. www.allenberry.com 2) B.F. Hiestand House, 722 E. Market St., Marietta, Lancaster County. Anniversary packages available. www.bfhiestandhouse.com 3) Blair Mountain Bed and Breakfast, 231 W. Ridge Road, Dillsburg, four miles from Ski Roundtop. www.blairmtn.com 4) Cashtown Inn, 1325 Old Route 30, Cashtown, Adams County. Fine dining restaurant, tavern, porch with rockers and swing, gardens and walking paths. www.cashtowninn.com 5) Cornerstone Farm Bed and Breakfast, 305 Crooked Creek Road, Gettysburg. Patios, pool, cabana, poolside gardens and stables. Guided horseback trail and farm rides. www.cornerstonefarmbandb.com Cashtown Inn
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6) Doubleday Inn Bed and Breakfast, 104 Doubleday Ave., Gettysburg. Romantic getaway packages available. www.doubledayinn.com
7) Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster. Buffet-style meal by candlelight while you enjoy the show. www.dutchapple.com 8) Historic Fairfield Inn, 15 W. Main St., Fairfield, Adams County. Restaurant, tavern with entertainment, dinner theater, patio dining and garden. Romance and getaway packages available. www.thefairfieldinn.com
19) Marietta, a historic town with 19th century charm that’s filled with unique shops and restaurants in Lancaster County. Enjoy a carriage ride or a walking tour of the Historic District. www.boroughofmarietta.com
11) Heritage Hills Golf Resort and Conference Center, 2700 Mount Rose Ave., York Township. Spa, couples’ and stay-cation packages available. www.hhgr.com
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20) Moon Dancer Vineyards and Winery, 1282 Klines Run Road, Lower Windsor Township. Festivals, concerts and events. www.moondancerwinery.com
12) Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey. Tour 23 acres of botanical display gardens. www.hersheygardens.org
21) Nissley Vineyards and Winery, 140 Vintage Drive, Bainbridge, Lancaster County. Festivals, concerts and events. www.nissleywine.com
13) Hershey Theatre, 5 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey. Enjoy a Broadway show or concert. www.hersheytheatre.com
22) Pride of the Susquehanna, 107 North St., Harrisburg. Riverboat dinner cruises. www.harrisburgriverboat.com 23) Railroad House Restaurant and Bed and Breakfast, 280 W. Front St., Marietta, Lancaster County. Lovers hideaway packages available. www.therailroadhouse.net
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14) The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Road, Hershey. Romance packages, plus massage and “chocolate wrap” spa packages. www.thehotelhershey.com 15) Inn of the Dove, 2225 Kohn Road, Harrisburg. Escape packages available. www.innofthedove.com 16) Inn at Herr Ridge, 900 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg. Fine dining restaurant, lounge, sunroom, covered porches and massage room. Full gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea. www.innatherrridge.com 17) Inn at Westwynd Farm, 1620 Sandbeach Road, Hummelstown. Romantic getaway packages available. www.westwyndfarminn.com 18) Lake Redman, within William H. Kain County Park near Jacobus, Enjoy moonlight boating on Lake Redman after dark, which includes a 30-minute astronomy tour by an amateur astronomer and snacks. www.yorkcountyparks.org
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24) Stone Mill Inn, 305 S. Broad St., Hallam. Romance packages available. Details at www.stonemillinn.com. 25) Swan Cottage, 2264 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg. One-bedroom cottage designed for romantic couples. Call 334-8804.
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Learn how to dry flowers to make your memories last By Kate Forgach McClatchy Newspapers
Receiving a Valentine’s bouquet never grows old. As time wears on, however, there’s nothing quite so sad as tossing out that floral memory.
If you know how to dry flowers, however, that special bouquet needn’t end up at the county dump or in your compost bin. The process is simple, requires little more than household items and can be achieved by air drying or using a microwave. Here’s how.
MICROWAVE DRYING 1. Use a microwave-safe container Don’t use a dish you might use for food after this project. Your flowers will dry to the shape of the bottom of your container if you don’t support them, so you’ll need to use silica gel in the container to help the flowers maintain their shape. 2. Prep with silica gel Cover the bottom of the container with about an inch or two of silica gel (more for larger blossoms), place your flowers in the gel with the flower blossoms facing upward. Gently pour gel over the flowers to ensure all petals are positioned to dry properly. Be cautious as you pour to avoid flattening your petals. Fortunately, silica gel can be used over and over again, so be liberal with the dosage. 3. Determine the proper drying time Roses can withstand more heat while daisies prefer lower temps. Microwave temperatures and times will vary from plant to plant, so use trial and error to find the right recipe. Begin by setting the microwave a couple levels above defrost for 2 to 5 minutes. Start with a short amount of time, checking your flowers’ progress periodically. If the flowers don’t appear to be drying, steadily increase the heat and time.
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4. Final prep Once dried, immediately cover the container, open the top ¼ inch, and let it sit for 24 hours. Once the flowers have cooled, clean off the petals with a fine brush, and mist them with an acrylic spray.
AIR DRYING 1. Keep fresh flowers out of the sun Flowers will retain more of their natural color if you remove them from sunlight as soon as they’re cut. 2. Remove the excess Strip excess foliage from your flowers and cut the stems to your desired length, but not shorter than 6 inches. 3. Tie everything together Use rubber bands or cotton string to tie bunches of stems together when you want to preserve an entire bouquet. If you want to hang the flowers individually, attach stems to individual strands of unflavored dental floss. 4. Dry them in the dark Find a dark, dry area with good circulation. An unused closet, basement or garage will work perfectly.
Will the bouquet dry well? ■■ The types of flowers used in the bouquet make a big difference in the final product. Air drying works best for such robust varieties as roses or long-lasting plants like lavender. ■■ For more delicate flowers like lilies, pressing might be your best preservation alternative. You can always use the pressed flowers when making homemade paper.
5. Use wire hangers Attach the strings or rubber bands to a clothes hanger. Attach up to two flowers or bunches on each hanger by hanging items from each side, or hang one item from the middle. Once secure, hang flowers upside down to dry.
6. Drying time Leave your flowers upside down for at least two to three weeks and don’t remove them until they’re thoroughly dry. 7. Final prep Remove the flowers from the hangers and spray them with hairspray to provide extra protection. Display your dried flowers by removing the petals to make potpourri, or use them to make a thoughtful gift for someone else.
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What did you just ask me?
Sassy and cool responses to awkward questions By Emileigh ClARE for Smart
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Meet Sonya King Lives in: Wellsville Age: 47 Family: Husband, Dave, 51; children, Joshua, 23 and Haley, 20; three dogs, Oliver, Einstein and Penelope Occupation: Comedian. King also gives pets Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. She has done Reiki for about a year. “It’s communication with animals,” she said. “Like what Dr. Dolittle does.” Online: www.sonyaking.com See her live: Catch Sonya performing at Stitches Comedy Club in Lancaster at 9 p.m. Jan. 20 and at 8 and 10 p.m. Jan. 21. Stitches Comedy Club is at the Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster. For details, call 826-3472 or visit www.stitchescomedy.com. 24 | smart
Thanks to smartphones and Twitter, everyday communication has gotten shorter and more abrupt. As a result, conversational etiquette has evolved — or devolved, depending on your perspective. There was a time when people didn’t really ask about political affiliations or sexual history, said Brian Furio, associate professor of communication at York College. Now, celebrities like Miley Cyrus and Oprah Winfrey are grilled in front of millions about often-personal matters. Likewise, inappropriate questions are asked during casual conversations with nary a thought. “Just look at what people put on their personal info (on Facebook) for anyone to see. Like what you like, what you don’t like,” Furio said. “We’ve broken down those walls, for good or bad. And, as a result, people have forgotten that these questions are inappropriate to ask.” Maybe someone asks you about your race — or the race of your children — while you’re eating pizza at the mall. Maybe your mother-in-law won’t stop asking the “When are you having a baby?” question. Women don’t need to stutter over these questions anymore. “In my 26 years at York College, women as a whole have been more confident, more assertive communicators,” Furio said. “There is a place for women to say it’s none of your business.” Whether it’s online or in-person, Furio believes daily communication has changed a lot. Since social networking online has snowballed in popularity, people can feed their inherent curiosities about other people’s lives with the click of a mouse. But just like an awkward question can be blurted out or texted abruptly, that same intrusion into your privacy can also be handled quickly, and with little effort. “The best response is to look at how you perceive your relation with that person and how comfortable you are talking about that subject. If they keep pressing you, you just respond by saying you aren’t comfortable,” he said. “Some people don’t take the hint, if that happens you just have to become assertive.”
Sassy or sweet?
Sonya King, a comedian from Red Lion, uses laughs to redirect awkward conversations. She thinks it’s a good way to stop uncomfortable questions from coming up in the future.
“When people ask me to tell them a joke on the spot, I say, ‘Sure, just pay me first.’ Then, I find out what they do for a living. I ask them to perform their job before I give a joke. Like, ‘go do some plumbing.’” Hearing a joke instead of a real response can sometimes deflect the curious. Furio ranks King’s naturally sassy response as a good way to change the subject. Strategies for coping with personal questions are important, too. King feels the most important thing to do when asked an awkward question is to not take it personally. “If someone asks a question, it’s their issue. It’s not about you. People just don’t know anything about limits,” she said. But what if sassy and comical isn’t your style? Deborah Wright, who reigned as Mrs. Galaxy International in 2009, uses her pageant experiences to handle sticky situations. Wright, who has been competing in pageants since she was 16, now has a consulting business, First Impression Pageant and Image Consulting. She tells her clients to stay calm, cool and collected when answering questions. Wright calls them the three C’s. Pressure for her clients often stems from being asked a question that they don’t want to answer, Wright said. If it’s a question about something personal, like religion or politics, it’s important to be politically correct. “With a personal connection, you don’t want to offend anyone,” the former Mrs. Galaxy and Miss Delaware USA said. Wright, of Red Lion, feels you should always be honest with your answer when asked an uncomfortable question and take other people’s feelings into consideration. “I think keeping my composure and making it feel and sound as if (a question) doesn’t bother you, especially in a professional environment, is important,” she said.
What about in-laws?
While in-laws can be difficult when they keep asking you about more grandchildren, Wright feels that in those situations, you have to stay true to your personality. That might mean taking the heat for saying “I don’t want kids.” “Avoid the situation if you can. Say, ‘I guess we haven’t discussed that. We haven’t thought about that before. We really need to discuss that.’ Make them feel empowered, like they actually contributed,” Wright said.
Whether you’re asked an awkward question by your mother-in-law or a complete stranger, it’s always good to consider how much you trust the person. “Trust is the line that keeps a question from being awkward,” Furio said. “It’s like ‘Can I tell you? Are you going to put it on Facebook or keep it to yourself?’ If I trust you with that information, then I’ll probably tell you.” See our smart guide on page 26.
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Are you a virgin? My boyfriend thinks so . . . the football team, not so much. Why don’t you have a boyfriend? He found out about the football team. When are you going to get a job? When my skill set becomes legal. When are you going to get engaged? When are you gonna lose your saddlebags?
In your 30s When are you going to get married? Remind me again, when does your son graduate high school?
In your 40s What do you do with your gray hair? Leave my mustache out of this! Are you going through a mid-life crisis? If you call dating a 21-year-old a crisis, OK then, whatever!
50s and beyond When are you going to retire? When there’s no longer a market for burping the alphabet. How does it feel having an empty nest? They make little blue pills for that. Who’s going to take care of you when you can’t take of yourself? Are you hitting on me?
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How much do you weigh? How old are you?
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When are you going to have kids? When I get too drunk and forget to take a pill.
How much money do you make? How much are you willing to pay?
Don’t you think you are spoiling your kids too much? Yes, probably, compared to your sweatshop. I want my shoes by tomorrow!
Are those your real breasts? Oops, were those your real teeth?
When are you going to get a job? When I find the perfect fit for me. When are you going to get engaged? When the time is right.
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“Aren’t you a little old for that?” “I’m young at heart!” In your 30s When are you going to have kids? Thank you for bringing that up. We haven’t discussed it yet. Don’t you think you’re spoiling your kids? Maybe. So your kids will all be in school soon — what will you do with all your time? So many things. Volunteer work and other things I never had time to do before.
In your 40s What do you do with your gray hair? What gray hair? Would you ever get married again? (if you’ve been divorced or widowed) It’s too soon for me to think about this. OR I’m happy with my life the way it is right now. Are you going through a mid-life crisis? What exactly is a mid-life crisis?
50s and beyond When are you going to retire? When the good lord doesn’t let my legs or mind work anymore. How does it feel having an empty nest? (If it’s been difficult) It’s been hard. Thank you for your concern. (If it’s been exciting) I’m living it up! Who’s going to take care of you when you can’t take of yourself? We hope that the people we have been good to in our lives return the favor when we need them.
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Are those your real breasts? If I bought them, they’re technically mine, right? How’s the diet going? Very well, thank you. (Even if you haven’t lost an ounce, they’ll believe you and think you look thinner anyway.) How old are you? How old do you think I am? How much do you weigh? Too much. How much did your house or car cost? My husband takes care of the finances. (Even if he doesn’t.)
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Jezebel sauce on rockfish
Cooking with aphrodisiacs Named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, aphrodisiacs arouse or intensify desire. Some foods, such as bananas and asparagus, were thought to be aphrodisiacs because of their suggestive shapes, while other foods, such as honey, were prescribed to newlyweds.
In-the-mood foods: Oysters — Their slightly salty-sweet scent has proven to be mildly stirring. They are high in protein and zinc, which helps sperm and testosterone production.
Cooking up romance
Chocolate — Contains both a sedative, which relaxes and lowers inhibitions, and a stimulant to increase activity and the desire for physical contact. It actually was banned from some monasteries centuries ago. Honey — In ancient Persia, newlyweds drank honey mead for one moon, or month, hence the term “honeymoon” Grapes — Regarded as being sensual since the Roman Empire. Asparagus — Thought to quell sexual anxieties. Also has been used as a pain reliever for toothaches and bee stings. Caviar — High in zinc, which stimulates the formation of testosterone and maintains male functionality.
By JEN BAKER and KARA EBERLE for Smart
Chef Darrell Tobin runs York Blue Moon with his wife, Janine. They’ve worked together for 23 years and have been married for 16. Tobin took a break from his busy schedule to share some tips for cooking up romance and what it’s like to work with his significant other. Lives in: York Township Experience: Self-trained, starting his career at the Country Club of York. Went on to spend five years as executive chef at the Acacia Country Club in Cleveland, Ohio, before returning to the Country Club of York where he was executive chef for 24 years. Culinary inspirations: Tobin enjoys creating classic and contemporary dishes, and especially being able to add classy items with a twist to Blue Moon’s menu selections. How do they celebrate Valentine’s Day? It’s a busy day at the restaurant, so Darrell and Janine celebrate the holiday afterward. Darrell said he might get Janine flowers for the hostess stand, where she sometimes greets customers until 10 p.m. or later. On working with his wife: It’s nice to have off together so you have someone to hang out with, although, he admits, it’s hard for them to really get away. If they go out to eat, they usually leave town and head to Baltimore. On making reservations for Valentine’s Day: Call two weeks early, but don’t give up hope if you wait until the last minute. Tables sometimes open up later in the day. What do most people order on Valentine’s Day? Surf and turf is a popular choice. Darrell and Janine Tobin are a husband-andwife team who run York Blue Moon. Photos by KATE PENN and CHRIS DUNN for Smart
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Champagne — Viewed as the “drink of love,” moderate quantities lower inhibitions and cause a warm glow in the body. Ginseng — Increases desire for physical contact. Radish — Considered an aphrodisiac by Egyptian pharaohs, mostly likely because its spicy taste stimulated the palate.
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About York Blue Moon 361 W. Market St., York 854-6664 bluemoonfresh.com Patrons can dine inside or outside in the enclosed, climatecontrolled courtyard. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday Dinner: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Breast of duckling a l’orange Yield: about four half-breast servings 4 ½ duck breasts, skin on Duck rub seasoning to taste (see recipe below) 1 cup York Blue Moon's orange sauce for fowl 4 twisted orange slices 12 beautiful hinged strawberries Preheat oven to 400 degrees for convection or 425 degrees conventional. Season the duck breasts with the duck rub, rubbing it into the flesh and skin. Make diagonal incisions at regular intervals along the skin side. In a nonstick saucepan, sear the duck breast, skin-side down, for 5 minutes and cook for 1 minute on the other side. Place in a preheated oven to cook until desired doneness. Remove from the oven and allow to rest 5 minutes. Remove the skin (or not) and bias slice (cut at an angle), plate and dab with orange sauce. Serve with Mediterranean vegetable salsa in won-ton cups. Garnish each with an orange slice and strawberries.
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Yield: Eight servings 4 cups fresh strawberries, coarsely chopped 4 cups strawberry ice cream (use good quality, Tobin advises) 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon powdered sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Chocolate ganache sauce for garnish (see recipe at right) 8 fresh mint sprigs 8 tulip champagne glasses Optional garnishes, pink or green Easter grass, a fresh, stemmed flower Place the strawberries, ice cream, 4 tablespoons whipping cream and the lemon juice in a blender or food processor, blend until smooth, pour into a pitcher with a spout to make it easy for pouring into the glasses. This can be done ahead of time, covered and refrigerated. Pour enough chocolate ganache into a flat bowl or plate so that when you place the champagne glasses upside down into the chocolate, it will coat the rims of the glass. Allow some of the chocolate to run down the side of the glass.
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Chocolate ganache sauce Yield: About 1 cup ½ cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped In a heavy saucepan, bring the cream and corn syrup to a simmer, remove from heat. Add the chopped chocolate, whisk until melted and smooth. Pour into a squirt bottle with a small opening (such as a clean mustard or ketchup container) and it is ready to use. You can make this ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use. Then, when ready to use, place in the microwave on medium to low power until it is the right consistency.
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Today, it seems anyone with a tool kit is able to spackle, sand, drywall and paint her house to make it her own. Channels such as HGTV and websites including Pinterest have catapulted the home improvement and decorating phenomena to new heights. The can-do attitude is contagious. But when renters catch the DIY bug, their options are often limited. “You cannot use nails and you cannot use paint. Obviously you have a harder situation than some do,” says Debra Eberly of d.w. designs. Eberly, a York-area interior designer, has more than 20 years of design experience and has worked on several apartments and long-term lease options. “Renters really are conscious of what Purchasing an ottoman with hidden storage space they put in the apartment,” Eberly says. acts as both a coffee table and sitting area, while “They’re concerned about getting their keeping your blankets in a neat orderly fashion. security deposit back, so they don’t want to have any damage.” 32 | smart
This makes traditional design projects challenging. Eberly recommends solutions such as using sticky hooks to display art so you don’t damage walls and tension rods to hang curtains, avoiding permanent hardware and holes. Kimberly Morrison, an interior design faculty member at the Art Institute of York, agrees DIY projects while renting can be difficult. “The biggest challenges for renters are not being able to put holes in the walls and not being able to do some of the things you want to do,” says Morrison, who has more than 30 years of interior design experience. “And, depending on the type of rental it is, you can be somewhat limited in space,” she adds.
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Eberly’s design tips address furniture solutions with a rental’s lease term in mind. “It’s a great idea for renters to get furniture that is able to be repainted and repurposed,” Eberly says. Pieces need to be multifunctional, as well as decorative and economical, because they might not work in your next home. Morrison agrees, saying that furniture should serve a dual purpose. Hand-medowns can be dressed up with slip covers, while other statement pieces are worth investing in. Check consignment shops and invest in trunks and armoires to add extra storage. As for accessories, Morrison believes movability is key. “Plants, table lamps and things that you can pick up and take with you are always good,” she says. Use pillows, throws and rugs to enhance furniture and add pops of color. “Area rugs have gotten very interesting,” she says. “They have a lot of colors and texture on them.”
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Pops of color that repeat help pull a small room together. Don’t have four matching chairs? Go with two pairs of matching chairs instead, and alternate the chairs around the table to balance them out .
Both designers believe window coverings are a must. But they say when purchasing curtains and blinds for a rental property, being cost-effective is key. “Window treatments are quite costly, and when you are buying for something that is temporary, you want to spend the least amount of money, but you still want style and privacy,” Eberly says. She says creative window coverings — such as draping fabric over rods and using ribbon, cord or raffia as tie-backs — can be an inexpensive way to add color and privacy to a space.
Decorating tips for apartment dwellers: ■■Wall appliqués found in most craft and home supply stores can be applied to walls and ceilings for a touch of style and color. ■■Hang fabric or curtains with a tension rod to close off unsightly areas ■■Add color with throw pillows, painted furniture, throw rugs and low-cost accessories from places such as T.J.Maxx, Gabriel Brothers or the Salvation Army. ■■Cut shapes and designs out of adhesive shelf liner and attach to bare walls to add color and texture. ■■Use lamps when there is no overhead lighting. ■■Consider using flameless candles to avoid the black marks that traditional candles can leave when placed too close to a wall. Source: Debra Eberly
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Think outside the box A lack of storage is a common complaint among renters. Eberly recommends solving this problem by getting creative with the space you have. “If you can talk to the landlord and add shelving in the closet, do that,” she says. “You want to utilize decorative boxes, have things do double duty ... anything you can do to maximize storage.” With the introduction of wallmounted, flat-screen TVs, it’s easy to find large cabinets at thrift stores that can be repuposed to create a mini bar, office space or extra clothing storage. On the other hand, she notes, some apartments come with lots of storage but not enough usable real estate. When this is the case, she recommends turning a closet into an office or craft area with a small desk, using colorful storage bins to hold supplies. Eberly says to consider removing closet doors and hanging curtains to make areas seem more open. The closet doors can then be used as a headboard or room divider until it’s time to put them back on their hinges and move out. Eberly reminds renters to take advantage of vertical space with taller pieces of furniture and storage cabinets. Morrison suggests using canister lights, which are small and can be hidden in corners behind furniture or plants, direct light up toward the ceiling and enhance the upper portion of the wall. Eberly says renters should consider using ladders to hold towels, magazine picture frames, decorative bins or artwork. And she says, utilizing the tops of kitchen cabinets to add colorful storage and accessories will draw the eye up even in the smallest of spaces.
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York designer Michael Sell turned a 1,500-square-foot basement into a beautiful space for entertaining. G. David Construction Services in Springettsbury Township completed the project in three months.
The bold color choices weren’t exactly what the homeowners had in mind originally. They had been looking for more of a subtle hue, but Sell talked them into the vibrant colors. The tiger maple floors set the tone for the room. Photos by JASON PLOTKIN for Smart
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When Michael Sell, owner of Creative Environments by Michael, was challenged with transforming a yawn-inducing basement in York’s Stonehill development into Party Central, the York resident was in his element. “The request was for a fun entertainment space with bling. I wanted it to be eye catching, so I created what is basically a New York-style party area,” he said. “The room constantly changes. During the day, the vibrancy is intense and during the evening the entire space becomes very sultry, before the alcohol,” he laughed. And eye catching it is, with its bold use of wall color from hues of purple, to black, teal, red and lavender, to a green color so bright it makes you want to pucker. “That’s called Lime Rickey,” Sell said. The courageous color scheme is anything but boring, but was a far cry from the original color scheme the owners envisioned.
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The bar’s granite countertop features the color ‘red dragon,’ which Sell described as an intense red with subtle black and silver highlights threaded throughout. “This translates into a lot of movement within the stone,” he said. A large, flat-screen TV hangs on the wall behind the bar for sports fans, and LED lights illuminate attractive barware inside glass cabinets. Sell installed a refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave for convenience. Unique martini pendants flank the flat screen “for that little hint of whimsy,” he said. Liquor shelving is hidden tastefully behind the bar. The couple’s love of music is evident throughout. A collection of framed, signed pictures of various musical artists like the Doors, the Supremes and Elvis, adorn the walls — a historical testament to concerts attended and to music the couple enjoys. A state-of-the-art sound system is tucked away inside an attractive black cabinet. “It sounds like a massive unit, in minimal space,” Sell said. The couple, wanting to save guests a trip up the stairs, opted for a downstairs bathroom, which features a black-and-white granite vessel sink mounted on white, Carrera marble.
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History is looking up Walk into The York Water Co. building in downtown York and look up. You’ll see intricate paintings that pay homage to water as the great gift of the Creator to mankind. The artwork was hidden behind a drop ceiling from 1970 to 1996. By JEN BAKER for Smart
Constructed in 1929, the main office of The York Water Co. at 130 E. Market St. was dedicated to the distribution of water. Designed by architect William B. Billmeyer, the most impressive feature of the building was the magnificent ceiling. Artist Gustav Ketterer was commissioned to create the intricate paintings that paid homage to water as the great gift of the Creator to mankind.
Jeffrey Hines became the president and CEO of York Water Co. after Jeffrey Osman retired in March 2008. Hines joined the company in 1990 after serving five years in the U.S. Army. He was deployed to Afghanistan and Kuwait for a year after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, serving as an engineer clearing minefields, repairing airfields and dealing with troop housing issues.
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TOP: This gavel, which sits on the boardroom table, was made from a combination of materials that came from various York Water Co. places, including the original source of water, its filter and pumping station. Photos by KATE PENN for Smart
But for nearly 30 years, this treasure of symbolism and history was forgotten. Towering 25 feet above the floor and covering some 3,800 square feet, the once beautiful and decorative ceiling had lost its brilliance from the effects of coal soot, pollution and traffic dirt by the late 1960s. Because of the focus on energy conservation and modernization of that time, this unique work of art was hidden behind a drop ceiling and fluorescent lighting. In 1995, as the company approached its 180th anniversary, plans were made to restore the magnificent ceiling. “With washing, gold leaf and repairing the holes and cracks, it just came back to life,” said Jeffrey Hines, president and CEO of The York Water Co.
BOTTOM: The roses incorporated into the ceiling of the water company are believed to be the first use of the white rose included in the architecture of a building in York.
Restored to its former glory by conservator James Vallano, the ceiling’s detail and beauty continue to impress visitors today. The most notable features are the central paintings, which depict Neptune, Controller of the Waters; Psyche offering the cup of the water of life to Venus, the Roman goddess; and The Four Rivers, a biblical interpretation of the waters of life flowing from the Throne of God. The 12 signs of the Zodiac are incorporated around the vaulting of the ceiling, along with other figures representing Greek mythology such as Ceres, the goddess of grain and Pomona, the goddess of the fruits of the land. Story continues on page 42.
Want a tour? It’s winter and long trips might not be in your plans. But, if you are looking for quick tour in York, you can stop by the York Water Co. York Water’s main office building is featured on select historic walking tours of the city. It is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and visitors are invited to stop in and enjoy the wonder of the ceiling and general décor. For details, visit yorkwater.com.
“It pays tribute to our agrarian roots in York County,” Hines said. Artwork honoring the White Rose symbol of York and the Colonial Courthouse of York County also adorn the arcs above the windows. “We are very committed to the City of York and also the county,” Hines said. Additional treasures throughout the building include a working fountain above the main entrance, and a painting of York’s first water source, which was a spring along Rathton Road and what is now the Penn State York campus. The ladies’ powder room on the
main floor features the original stained-glass art, and the décor remains reminiscent of the 1920s. According to Hines, “It’s the room that 1929 forgot. It’s never changed.” York Water’s main office building is featured on select historic walking tours of the city. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and visitors are invited to stop in and enjoy the wonder of the ceiling and general décor. “We’ve always kept the building open and our customers appreciate that access,” said Hines. “We’ll gladly show you around.”
One of the original water pipes, made of wood, sits on the boardroom table. The earliest water lines were created for fire crews. When water was needed, firemen would drill a hold in the wood to get to the water and plug it up when they were done.
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Celebrities reinvent themselves all the time, so why not a design element that has graced walls since the days of ancient Rome? Playing second fiddle to plaster and paint since the ‘90s, wallpaper is shaking things up in the design world again with curiously inviting surfaces, tone-on-tone patterns, surprising color schemes and sparkling embellishments. Here are three top trends:
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Wallpaper gets glamorous with enhancements like metallic shine, lacquer and even crystals. At York Wallcoverings, Candice Olson Dimensional Surfaces enhances papers with glass, sand and metallic thread, while offerings like “Mystic Vine” from Stacy Garcia Luxury Wallpapers buff up a botanical theme with embedded glass beads (www.yorkwall.com). Maya Romanoff specializes in designing exotic wall coverings from paper that feels like leather (www.mayaromanoff.com). This year’s True Paper Croc, embossed with a crocodile pattern and lacquered with latex for durability and gloss, comes in gleaming hues like a crimson Ruby Roo and a popular Saddle Brown. Swarovski Elements takes things a step further by embedding crystals in several wallpaper patterns (www.swarovski-elements.com/wallpaper). “Plume” depicts velvet-flocked ostrich feathers against a solid backdrop styled with a metallic leather effect, then puts the finishing touch with tiny Cabochon pearls and Xilion crystals on the quills. And for those on a budget, Design Your Wall’s Glitter Collection offers options like “Iridescent Paisley Damask” and “Iridescent Reflective Green Stripes” (www.designyourwall.com). ‘Scrapwood’ is a heavyweight and washable paper created by Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek. It resembles antique planks. Photos by McCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
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Modular wall coverings — available with intricately carved wood, metal, vinyl and even leather panels — are also springing up in paper formats. Mio’s modular, recycled paper-form collections are available in styles with names like “Flow,” “Ripple” and “Acoustic Weave” (mioculture.com). Designers Jaime Salm and Kris Daniel created the lightweight 3-D wallpaper tiles on the theory that two dimensions simply aren’t enough, and DIYers can rotate and paint individual tiles for unique results. Paintable papers have also come on strong this year. “Eden,” a paintable paper with a leafy texture from Graham & Brown, can be hung in its pure white state or painted to your color scheme (www.grahambrown.com/us/index). And to get truly interactive with your wallpaper try “Frames: Black & White” by Graham & Brown artists Taylor & Wood. The lively pattern of whimsical geometrics encourages doodling, piecemeal painting and ever-changing displays of keepsakes and small family photos.
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Traditional patterns look new in fresh color palettes. “Blue Mountain” from Sherwin-Williams reinvents a classic damask in chocolate on turquoise (www.sherwin-williams.com/do_it_yourself/wallpaper), while Cole & Son gives mauve and orange hues to vaguely familiar patterns in its Classic Exotic Flock line. (www.cole-and-son. com) At Farrow & Brown, the Broccato Papers collection’s lavender “Crivelli Rose” renews a brocaded design of oak-tree plumes, acorns, roses and trellising (us.farrow-ball.com), and at Stark Wallcovering, “Lace, Beaded Black,” created by British textile and wallpaper designer Jocelyn Warner, pays tribute to broderie anglaise lace with a graphic black-on-white interpretation of it (www.jocelynwarner.com/products/wallpaper/ lace/beaded-black). Modern wallpapers are also replicating traditional woods. From Wallpaper Collective, “Scrapwood,” designed by Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek, captures the look of old, distinctly colored vertical planks (www.wallpapercollective. com/designers/piet-hein-eek/scrapwood.html). Meanwhile, masonry and the look of a well-loved library come from “Bookshelf,” a clever offering of Basildon Wallpapers’ Special Effects collection (www.wallpaperandborders.co.uk).
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If rich, creamy chocolate makes your heart melt, you’re not alone. “Chocolate is one of those things that is special,” said chef Amanda C. Coeyman. “For most people, hearing the word ‘chocolate’ conjures up good feelings.” As an instructor for the School of Culinary Arts at Yorktowne Business Institute, Coeyman has used chocolate in everything from cakes to spicy Mexican mole (pronounced MOH-lay) sauce to truffles. Truffles seem like a fancy confection that might be difficult to create, but, Coeyman said, they’re easier to make than you think. She shared her recipe, which infuses cream with tea bags to make a gourmet version. “Truffles are a decadent, but simple treat,” she said. With Valentine’s Day coming up, chocolate is great for making gifts, like candies or chocolate-covered pretzels. Coeyman said milk chocolate is probably easiest to work with for melting and dipping.
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School of Culinary Arts chef instructor Amanda C. Coeyman forms the chocolate truffles in her hands, much as you would form a ball using clay. Photos by CHRIS DUNN for Smart
To preserve your chocolate, take good care of it, Coeyman said. Lots of products say “store in a cool, dry place” on the label, but with chocolate it is critical. “Heat and moisture really are the enemies of chocolate, when cooking with it or when it’s just hanging out in your cupboard,” Coeyman said. She offers these tips for cooking with chocolate: ■■Melt chocolate s-l-o-w-l-y because it burns easily. On the stove top, use a double boiler. In the microwave, heat for 5 seconds at a time. Stir in between to ensure even heat distribution. ■■Make sure the bowl or pot you use to melt chocolate is completely dry inside. Water will ruin the chocolate. ■■If a recipe calls for 1 ounce of baking chocolate, you can substitute 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder mixed with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. ■■To grate chocolate, do it quickly using a cheese grater. Use small pieces or wear gloves, because heat from your fingers will melt the chocolate. ■■To make fancier cookies, use chocolate chunks instead of chips. When cutting bar chocolate into chunks, use a serrated knife because it’s less likely to slip off and cut you. ■■To decorate with melted chocolate, pour into a zipper-lock bag, snip the corner and drizzle.
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Could that heart-shaped box of chocolates actually be good for your real heart? Maybe, if you pick the right kind in the right amount, said nutrition expert Christine Rudy, a registered dietitian at Memorial Hospital in Spring Garden Township. Chocolate comes from cacao (pronounced ka-KOW) beans, which contain antioxidants called flavonoids, she said. Studies show flavonoids can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure. “One saturated fat in chocolate is stearic acid, which has a neutral effect on cholesterol levels,” Rudy said. White chocolate and milk chocolate? It’s probably best to leave them in the box. “Dark chocolate and cocoa powder are your best bets for high flavonoids,” Rudy said. Look for dark chocolate with a higher “percent cacao” on the label. She recommends choosing cocoa powder that has not undergone Dutch processing. Go for plain dark chocolate bars without sugary centers and watch portion sizes. “Everyone thinks, ‘if it’s healthy, then I can eat more of it,’ ” Rudy said, but that is not true. “Moderation is the key because chocolate is high in fat and sugar and calories.” Right now there is no established serving size of dark chocolate for the cardiovascular benefits. But if you’re looking for some kind of guideline, she said the Cleveland Clinic website recommends 1 ounce of dark chocolate a few times per week. Recipes are on page 48.
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Chef instructor Amanda C. Coeyman mixes the hot cream and chocolate chips to create a thick ganache, which needs to be cooled in a refrigerator for about 20 minutes before it can be formed into individual truffles.
Tea Truffles 8 ounces half-and-half 3 tea bags (any flavor; i.e. orange pekoe or any favorite) 8 ounces chocolate chips 2 tablespoons cocoa powder Place cocoa powder in a small bowl. Pour chocolate chips into a microwavable glass bowl. Set both bowls aside. In saucepan, heat half-andhalf to simmering. Steep tea bags in half-and-half about 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and return half-and-half to a simmer. Immediately pour halfand-half over chocolate chips and let sit a few minutes, then stir until thoroughly combined. Place mixture in refrigerator to chill, stirring every 5 minutes. Mixture will thicken as it cools. When it begins to harden, scoop out teaspoon-sized amount and quickly roll into a 1-inch ball using your hands. Roll each ball in cocoa powder to coat. Transfer to baking sheet and chill. Store in airtight container for up to a week. Makes 15, 1-inch truffles. Adapted from The South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook by Arthur Agatson
Chocolate Mousse 8 ounces chocolate, chopped into small, uniform pieces 3 eggs (pasteurized) ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons dark rum or any liqueur of your choice (optional) 8 ounces heavy cream
Hot Fudge Sauce ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted ¾ cup light brown sugar ¾ cup granulated sugar 10 ounces heavy cream 8 ounces unsalted butter ½ teaspoon salt
Melt chocolate in a double boiler then set aside to cool. Place heavy cream in a cold stainless steel bowl and beat with electric mixer to soft peaks. (When the beaters are lifted, the tops of the peaks should flop over.) Using clean beaters, whip the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. With a rubber spatula, fold the cooled, melted chocolate and rum or liqueur into the egg and sugar mixture. Fold in whipped cream until thoroughly combined. Gently spoon mousse into 4 dessert dishes. Refrigerate about 2 hours until set and serve with whipped cream. If not serving immediately, cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Keep refrigerated and use within 2 days. Makes 4 (½ cup) servings.
In medium bowl, thoroughly combine cocoa powder, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Place the heavy cream, butter, and salt in a saucepan over low heat. Melt butter in the cream and bring the mixture to scalding (steam will rise from the mixture.) Whisk in the sugar and cocoa mixture gradually to avoid lumps. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with the whisk, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is smooth. Serve immediately or keep warm over a hot water bath. Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 7 days. To reuse, warm mixture over hot water bath. Great over ice cream!
*Note: To prevent foodborne illness, always use pasteurized egg products, such as Egg Beaters, in uncooked dishes such as mousse. Adapted from Crazy for Chocolate by Rachel Carter
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TOP: Coeyman dips a chocolate truffle into chopped pecans before letting it chill again in the refrigerator. BOTTOM: Chocolate truffles coated in cocoa powder rest on a tray.
Adapted from The Professional Pastry Chef: Fundamentals of Baking and Pastry, 4th edition by Bo Friberg — Recipes created by Amanda C. Coeyman,York Township
Assorted chocolate Q&A Q: Is white chocolate really chocolate at all? A: White chocolate contains cocoa butter but no cocoa powder. So it’s sweet and creamy but has no chocolatey flavor. Q: Is chocolate high in caffeine? A: It depends. According to a chart on the Hershey Co. website, the darker the chocolate, the more caffeine it probably contains. For example, a Hershey milk chocolate bar (1.55 ounce) contains about 12 milligrams of caffeine. A Hershey Special Dark bar (1.45 ounce) has about 25 milligrams of caffeine. Oh, and those semi-sweet baking chocolate chips that you grab by the handful? They have about 9 milligrams of caffeine per tablespoon, and that can add up fast! Q: Why does chocolate candy sometimes have gray or whitish mottling on the surface? A: That discoloration is called “bloom,” and there are two kinds, sugar bloom and fat bloom. High humidity causes sugar bloom, which is sugar crystals forming on the chocolate surface. Sugar bloom appears as white, blotchy areas and makes the chocolate feel grainy in your mouth. A streaky-looking fat bloom is caused by heat, when chocolate melts and then recrystallizes. Q: Is chocolate poisonous for pets? A: Yes! Chocolate is toxic to cats and dogs because they cannot metabolize theobromine, a natural ingredient in chocolate. Pets should never be given chocolate candy, brownies, cocoa or any other food containing chocolate. If your pet eats chocolate, call your vet immediately. Sources for Q&A: chef Amanda C. Coeyman and www.thehersheycompany.com
Chocolate on the big screen “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” rated G. Original film starring Gene Wilder — a classic family movie. “Forrest Gump,” rated PG-13. Starring Tom Hanks. Forrest sits on a bench, offering folks chocolates and morsels of his life. “Chocolat,” rated PG-13. Starring Juliette Binoche. Drama/comedy. A woman and her young daughter open a chocolate shop in a French village despite opposition by local residents. Based on a book of the same title by author Joanne Harris. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” rated PG. Remake of the original movie starring Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka.
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Pack a lunch that won’t get tossed
Why kids throw food out ■■They don’t like what’s served ■■Portions are too large ■■They’re eating lunch at a time of day when they’re not hungry
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At the Sommer household in Manchester Township, 10-year-old ■■Scheduling constraints Grant and 6-year-old Lauren know they’re always supposed to eat interfere with lunch the healthy part of their lunch before eating any treats. And they stick to the rule, even when Mom’s not around to enforce it. But not all of their friends are quite as disciplined. “Some of them usually eat their sweets first, but then they do get to everything else,” Grant said. “That’s all right as long as they eat everything.” For parents, getting kids to eat more fruits and vegetables is challenging enough when they’re sitting at the family Juice dinner table — but spurring those healthy habits when they are at school, day care or camp is next to impossible. Sandy Gladfelter, director of education at the Susan P. Brynes Health Education Center in York, said that at least half of the students who come to the center on field trips USDA study throw part of their lunch out — and most often it’s the healthy fare. A 2002 USDA study found that: “I’ll see the kids with a Lunchable and they’ll start with a ■■Girls tend to waste more food than boys candy and the chips,” she said. “If they’re still hungry they’ll ■■Younger children waste more of their food and nutrients than older children get around to the other stuff.” ■■Salad, vegetables and fruit were the most wasted items Illustration by SAMANTHA K. DELLINGER for Smart
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In a 2002 study the USDA addressed the issue of food waste in public schools. Based on a 1992 survey of the National School Lunch Program, they found that 12 percent of calories served to students goes uneaten and that salad, fruits and veggies were the most likely foods to end up in the trash.
So what’s a parent to do? Gladfelter said that getting kids to eat healthy foods at school or day care starts with creating good consistent eating habits at home. “It comes down to what you do with them on a daily basis,” she said. “If they’re not used to eating carrot sticks, then they’re going to throw it away.” By introducing fruits and vegetables early on and serving them regularly, children will be more likely to seek these items down the road. It’s also important to involve children in decisions about the food they’re served. At home, Gladfelter’s 4-yearold daughter, Cali, helps prepare meals, which has given her a better appreciation for food and a willingness to try new things. “If she’s had a hand in helping in any way, shape or form, she’s
more inclined to put it in her mouth once,” Gladfelter said. Ann Marie Sommer has a rule that her kids are not allowed to say “yuck” about anything on the table — if they do, they have to try that food. When they eat out, she and her husband also let Grant and Lauren try food from their plate. “That’s how my daughter started eating salmon. She thought it was so pretty because it was pink,” Sommer said. As a result, her kids are adventurous eaters — and they enjoy more nutritious fare. Making healthy eating fun can get kids to down more carrots and fewer cookies. At the Imagination Station in Shrewsbury, the line between mealtime and playtime is a little blurry. Kids dunk cucumbers and carrots into ranch dressing and “Tyke Fondue.” They chow down on green eggs and ham (the eggs are laced with broccoli), Cat in the Hat pizza and dinosaur-shaped sandwiches. And they love breakfast for lunch. “Novelty seems to go over well,” said director Danielle Farber. “If they can be a part of it, they really like it.” Farber said the kids are all pretty good eaters, and they love things like fresh blueberries, strawberries, oranges and apples. Any fruits and vegetables she serves are cut into small pieces for the youngest in the group. Small mouths have an easier time munching on them. If your child resists allowing a spear of broccoli or piece of pear to cross his lips, keep trying. Gladfelter has a rule at her house that Cali must try a food three times before deciding she doesn’t like it — this accommodates her ever-changing taste buds. And when all else fails in the fruit-n-veggie wars, Farber says she just sneaks them in. She’ll add extra carrots into pasta sauce or finely chopped veggies in a frittata that the kids gobble down without a second thought. Of course, there are plenty of other factors that affect how much of your child’s lunch ends up in the trash. Some kids just aren’t hungry at the school’s scheduled lunchtime and slower eaters might not have enough time to finish lunch in the allotted time. Portion size is another contributing factor — they throw out food because there might have been too much. And then there’s the call of the great outdoors. “If they want to go outside and play, they’re going to ditch their lunch,” said Mark Czapp, director of support services operations (which includes food service) for Spring Grove Area School District.
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Grieving a pet
How to comfort your child
Cheryl Beaverson keeps a memorial garden next to her family’s house where several guinea pigs are buried. Photos by CHRIS DUNN for Smart By HOLLY WHITE for Smart
During the ongoing new experiences of children’s lives, sometimes they face a hard lesson: how to work through the death of a beloved pet. Around 80 percent of families with children have a pet — and since both dogs and cats, the most common pets, have a much shorter lifespan than humans, it is likely the pet will die at some point before children have grown and transitioned their lives out of the home. How should parents support their children in the loss of a pet when parents are often dealing with their own grief as well? “It’s many children’s first experience with any kind of death, and parents want to handle it well, but aren’t sure how,” says Leslie Delp, founder and bereavement specialist at Olivia’s House, a grief and loss center for children in York.
Cheryl Beaverson is an ordained pet chaplain who helps people cope with the loss of a pet. Beaverson, who currently has five guinea pigs, was ordained in 2006, two years after her beloved guinea pig Patches died in May 2004.
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“Don’t try to camouflage the pet’s death by pretending a replacement animal is the same pet, or by saying that the pet ran away and you’ve remedied the situation by getting a new one immediately,” Delp said. Though eventually, a new pet can help heal the grief of a lost pet, the timing must be carefully considered. Make sure that you don’t assign blame for the pet’s loss to anyone, and be alert for the possibility that the child believes it’s his or her fault that the pet died, says York-area psychologist, Elizabeth Revell. Make sure you support the child in his or her grief; don’t tell him it’s silly to cry over his pet, or that he should just get over it. Even pets with shorter life spans are often considered friends or family members by children, and their grief should be treated with respect and sympathy, says Julie Good, office manager at the Patton Veterinary Hospital in Red Lion. Also, don’t lie to children, because thinking that their pet might come back or has gone somewhere else to live can be more painful than understanding their pet’s death, according to Good. Particularly avoid phrases like “went to sleep” or “was sick,” as it may scare children from falling asleep and/or raise fears whenever they or anyone close to them develops an illness.
Other resources: The Susquehanna Memorial Gardens cemetery offers a special section for pets. “Noah’s Garden of Pets,” complete with an ark, has burial plots available. Pets are buried in a pet casket, and private memorial services are held with the direction of the family. For more information, call Susquehanna Memorial Gardens at 244-7674. “When a Pet Dies,” by Fred Rogers “The Tenth Good Thing about Barney,” by Judith Viorst
Olivia’s House ■■Eight-week pet loss support group runs regularly. ■■Post an online memorial at www.pattonvethospital.com.
What to do
“With young children it’s probably most important to hold them, to provide physical nurturing and comfort. With all children it’s important to keep to their routines and schedules to maintain overall stability,” said Revell. Involving children in the decisions that need to be made after the death of the pet will help to process their grief — how the pet should be buried, whether there will be a family or formal ceremony, what mementos might be saved in memory of the pet are good discussion points, says Good. Help the children work through their grief with hands-on activities, whether a memorial service, reading a book about pet loss, releasing a balloon, decorating a picture frame, planting a tree or flower or a scrapbook of memories of the pet. Many children may want to keep mementos next to their bed to remember their pet by. Use the hands-on activities to talk with children about positive memories of the pet, to help them begin to express and work through their grief. Many adults try to shield children from their own grief; however, this may confuse children if you do not seem upset or feel the intense emotions they do. Allowing your children to view your reactions and your own grieving will encourage them to be open with their own grief.
Language to use when talking to children
“Children do not have the baggage that many adults feel when dealing with death,” Delp says. She recommends explaining that their pet’s body stopped working and the pet died. This can open discussion on how everything has a lifetime, and different lifetimes come to an end at different times — plants and trees change seasonally, humans live for many decades, and so on. Be as honest as possible with your child. Good agrees, saying that explaining that the pet doesn’t feel any pain anymore and that adults are sad about it too will help the child with understanding. “It’s always good to talk about how much we loved the pet who has died, and about how much the pet loved us. Discuss that you will always have the memories of the pet, and thinking about the happy memories helps,” Revell said.
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After the child-sex-abuse scandal at Penn State broke in November, Amy Gulli, who ordinarily is the day metro editor at the York Daily Record/Sunday News, spent the day being a reporter. She wanted to help parents understand how to talk to their kids in ageappropriate ways about sexual abuse. She spoke with many experts and found tips to help parents and children have those difficult, but necessary, conversations. Those experts stressed that the goal when talking to children — regardless of their age — about sexual abuse should be making them aware that they can talk to you about anything. “If you want to prevent your child from being a victim, make sure you are establishing open lines of communication,” said Rick Azzaro, chief services officer for Access-York/Victim Assistance Center and YWCA-York. “If at an early age, you cultivate an avenue of discussion, that helps later on.” Research has shown that having “one big sex talk” in a child’s life doesn’t work, Azzaro said. Instead, have morefrequent conversations about healthy sexual development. “In order for us to identify something that’s dysfunctional, we have to have a frame of reference,” he said. “And that’s ‘what’s normal.’ … Then, in the context of that, you talk about what’s not healthy.” Becky Sanstead, a forensic interviewer for the York County Children’s Advocacy Center, said it’s important to start talking to children when they’re very young. “Start early in a child’s life,” she said.
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1. Use the same messages as with younger kids. Stress that their bodies are private and that they can say no if someone touches them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable.
1. Again, stress communication. Remind your children that they can tell you anything and that no topic is off-limits.
2. Brainstorm with them. Help your chil2. Don’t use the “good touch/bad touch” dren identify which trusted adults they model, said Deb Harrison, executive could tell. Ask them, “Do you know director of the York County Children’s what you would do if you heard a kid Advocacy Center. “Sexual abuse has talk about something that had happened many, many layers of dynamics, one of to them?” Harrison and Sanstead agreed. which is that the contact can feel good Bring kids back each time to telling a to children,” she said. Instead, teach them trusted adult. that their body is private and “it’s OK to say no to Local resources: touches that are uncomfortable,” ■■Access-York/Victim Assistance Center, 845-2631 Azzaro said. ■■24-hour Sexual Violence Hotline, 854-3131 or 800-422-3204 ■■York County Children’s Advocacy Center, 718-4253
2. Broaden the issue. “As they get older, (they) can have more abstract thought,” Azzaro said. For example, you can discuss the community’s role in protecting children. Azzaro said he talked to his students in a college course he teaches about the Penn State scandal, and he focused on the concept of violation. “We talked about violation by crossing a barrier they shouldn’t cross in terms of sexuality,” he said. “We talked about crossed barriers in terms of the community and the college, too.”
1. Don’t spend a lot of time. “The younger the age, the less time I’d spend on it,” Azzaro said. “If you spend too much time on it, you can cultivate fear.”
3. Talk about secrets, Sanstead advised. “Some secrets are good secrets, like what Mommy’s birthday present is,” she said. “Some are bad secrets.” Stress that your child can always tell you anything, she said.
3. Talk about healthy sexuality. As your children get older, “the layers of the issue become paramount, too,” Azzaro said. “If you have a preteen or young teen, … (talk about) violating the body and talk about healthy sexuality. “Hopefully the kids would have some sense of (what) sexuality (is) already.”
3. Talk about sexuality. Again, you can talk about what’s “normal” in terms of human sexuality, which leads to the discussion of what’s dysfunctional or abnormal, Azzaro said.
How to talk about the Penn State scandal: For school-age kids, use general statements, Harrison and Azzaro agreed. “Focus on, ‘Somebody touched somebody else’s body without their permission,’” Azzaro said. He said he would add, “But those children were strong, and they told somebody.” Harrison recommended using language such as “sometimes adults do bad things to kids, and some of the people who were supposed to protect kids didn’t do that. … “Don’t spend a lot of time trying to explain,” she added. She advised stressing to kids that it’s important not to keep secrets “that can never be told” and saying that you would never get upset if your child told you a secret like that.
How to talk about Penn State: Start by asking your children what they think about it, Sanstead suggested. Talk briefly about what happened there, but then move on and ask, “What would you do? What would you do if you heard a kid talk about something that happened to them? Who could you tell?” Using public cases such as this one is an opportunity to remind your kids they can talk to you, Harrison added. “Talking about it puts it on the table as a safe topic in your family,” she said. “It’s not that you’re not uncomfortable — of course you’re going to be — but it will greatly increase the likelihood of them coming to you later if something happens.”
How to talk about Penn State: Follow Azzaro’s lead and have a discussion. Ask your kids what they think. Read about what happened together, and ask them what they think should have been done to better protect children.
Resources ■■If you suspect a child is being abused, call the state’s reporting hotline, ChildLine, at 800-932-0313. ■■The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape also has a program called HERO that encourages adults to report child sex abuse and “become heroes for a child.”
■■Anyone who suspects a child is being abused can call 877-874-HERO and speak to a trained sexual-assault counselor and receive guidance in filing a report. ■■Learn more at www.heroproject.org.
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Beautiful baby Photo contest raises money and awareness By KARA EBERLE for Smart
Sixty-six photos were entered in the 2011 Babies are Beautiful contest, which raised $4,500 for the March of Dimes. The money will help the March of Dimes in its mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The agency’s goal is to advance research on maternal and health issues and help moms have healthy pregnancies.
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First place: Ashlynn Leedy, daughter of Jennifer Leedy, Dover Township. She raised more than $170. Her prize was a junior bedroom set from Wolf Furniture and a $500 gift card from Capital City Mall in Cumberland County. Second place: Kayla Forry, daughter of Kelly Forry, Columbia, Lancaster County. She won a “Cubes” baby-gear collection from Chicco USA. Third place: Andrew Balay, son of Jessica Balay, Mount Wolf. He won a $600 photography package from Beth Cardwell Photography in Lancaster County and state-of-the-art framing. See photos of the winners at babiesarebeautiful.org.
To get involved York March for Babies Date: April 29 Where: John C. Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, East Manchester Township Registration opens at 9 a.m. The step-off ceremony begins at 11 a.m. For details, contact Megan Harbold at 260-3406.
A bit of history President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal struggle with polio led him to create the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis at a time when polio was on the rise. Better known as the March of Dimes, the foundation established a polio-patient aid program and funded research for vaccines developed by Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin. These vaccines effectively ended epidemic polio in the United States. Since then, March of Dimes has shifted its focus to the more than half a million babies who are born too soon in the United States. Learn how to donate at www.marchforbabies.org.
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We entered Ashlynn in the Babies are Beautiful Contest after a relative saw the ad in the York Sunday News and suggested we enter her. We thought it would be a fun way to support a cause that is near and dear to our hearts. We were shocked and excited when we found out she won! We participated in the annual March for Babies the past two years. Our family became involved with the March of Dimes when we unexpectedly lost our firstborn son in 2009 because of a rare kidney disorder. The pain and helplessness of losing a child is indescribable.
My husband and I wanted to find a way to honor our son and work for a cure not just for the disorder he had but to help all babies have a chance at a healthy life. We have been blessed with an amazing daughter, Ashlynn Joy. We found out we were expecting her on what would have been our son’s first birthday. She has given us hope and filled our lives with so much love and joy. She is smart and funny. We are very thankful for our healthy baby girl. We know that her big brother is watching over her — her very own guardian angel.
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Book Smarts Keep up with what your neighbors are reading and writing By TARA HAWKINS for Smart
Lauren Bamberger of Oxford Township, Adams County, is a freelance and award-winning children’s book writer with true heart. After losing her mother to cancer in 2001, Bamberger began donating a portion of her book sales from her “Kids First!” children’s book series to cancer research and needy patients.
What she read
“Caught” by Harlan Coben “‘Caught’ is a fast-paced thriller about a missing girl and the effect her disappearance has on her family, small community and a wrongly accused suspect. It is (told) mainly through the eyes of a reporter who gets caught up in the mystery and the aftermath.”
What she wrote “Amy’s Goodbye”
“Amy’s Goodbye” is a story for children on coming to terms with the loss of a loved one. The story is based on the death of Bamberger’s grandfather that occurred in her childhood. The book earned her a first-place honor for children’s short story fiction from the Inspirational Writers Alive! in 2001. “In the book, Amy’s grandfather is very sick. When Amy goes to visit him in the hospital she learns to overcome her fears about the hospital and her grandpa being sick. With the help of her family and her faith she learns to accept death.” You can purchase this and other books by Lauren Bamberger on her website at www.laurenrbamberger.com or from her publisher Xlibris Book Publishing Co. at www2.xlibris.com.
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New Year’s Resolution: Be the
Biggest Loser York County residents make more than 1.7 million pounds of garbage every day. Yikes. You can help reduce that amount by making smart consumer choices. One easy way to shed waste: purchase products packaged in recyclable containers. When we reduce waste, our environment gains!
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ONE SMART WOMAN
Sharing her story to help others Chrissie Cooper of West Manchester Township stands among her children, from left, twins Rheannon and Tara Cooper, 20; and Ian and Christian, both 12. Photo by KATE PENN for Smart
By KARA EBERLE for Smart
Did you always want to be a mom? ABSOLUTELY! Growing up I never imagined myself doing anything else. Why did you pursue fertility treatments? I was diagnosed with Polyscystic Ovarian Syndrome when I was 17. I was told at that time to seek the help of a fertility doctor when I wanted to conceive. You became pregnant with s extuplets. What was it like when you heard those six heartbeats? WOW. I remember a multitude of emotions flooding over me simultaneously that day — shock, disbelief, fear, joy, but most of all I felt awestruck that I had six tiny lives growing inside of me. How do you talk to people about that pregnancy? I refer to Ian and Christian as surviving sextuplets. I explain that we lost two babies early in the pregnancy, and that I went on to deliver four babies. Of those four, our daughter Saige was born still, our daughter Taylor died in 70 | smart
our arms an hour after birth from complications of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Christian was premature but healthy, and Ian was born prematurely with a congenital heart defect that nearly cost him his life. What motivates you? A desire to offer support and hope to others is my motivator. In one pregnancy, we experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death, premature birth and a critically ill child with a congenital heart defect. I feel that through these experiences God has given me a unique opportunity to share our experiences with the hope of helping someone else. How does your son’s CHD affect your day-to-day lives? While watching Ian on the baseball field, both my husband and I have commented how blessed we feel to have the opportunity to watch him enjoying the sport…enjoying life. We both vividly remember Ian as an infant, critically ill and near death after his open-heart surgery. Ian’s name means God’s gracious gift. I can’t think of a more
ABOUT CHRISSIE COOPER
Age: 48 Lives in: West Manchester Township Jobs: Mom and chauffeur, first-grade teacher’s aide in the West York Area School District, parent volunteer for the NICU parent-support group at York Hospital Favorite pastime: Summertime at Green Valley Swimming Pool with my family, shopping with my daughters and attending my sons’ sporting events. Family: Husband, Skip; daughters Rheannon and Tara, 20; sons Ian and Christian, 12
appropriate name for him. Having a child with a CHD affects my daily life mostly with added worry. Although Ian’s heart has been repaired, he will require cardiac care his entire life. It is very hard to watch your child try to come to terms with something that would be frightening and difficult for you as an adult to deal with. How do you maintain a positive attitude? I have four awesome children. I have to focus on what I have, and not what I’ve lost. Do I always do that? Absolutely not! Not one day goes by that I don’t think of our babies and wish they were here with us. My faith though reminds me that I’ll hold my babies again. If you could tell a woman who’s coping with the loss of a baby one thing, what would it be? The first thing I always say is “I am so sorry for the loss of your baby.” Most times women want to talk about it but are afraid of making others uncomfortable. Then, try to listen as they talk, and never try to minimize their loss.
Are there upcoming CHD awareness events coming up in February? Typically, the second week in February is CHD Awareness Week with Feb. 14 being worldwide CHD Awareness Day. Both of these are annual efforts to help educate the public and raise awareness about congenital heart defects. What do you wish people understood about CHD? CHD are the most-frequently-occurring birth defect worldwide, and the leading cause of birth defect-related deaths. We were fortunate that Ian’s defect was found in-utero, but many are not as fortunate. The earlier a CHD is detected and treated, the better the outcome. There is a simple, pain-free and inexpensive test simply called the “pulse ox” test. Currently, the test is not part of the newborn screening in Pennsylvania, so talk to your doctor and ask for the pulse ox test before your baby leaves the hospital. If you have any further questions regarding this test or about CHD, feel free to email me at chrissie2762@comcast.net.
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