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Be a Supporter of Made in the U.S.A. by Brian Powers Dutch Pantry Gifts Dutch Pantry Gifts is pleased to bring you several new handmade all-natural lines of soap products from our new Cashmere Bath line, and Duke Cannon for men. Both lines are made in the USA. Cashmere Bath and Body products are manufactured near Cincinnati, Ohio using all natural ingredients that stimulate the senses while enhancing the skin. Cashmere Bath and Body never uses parabens, sulfates, honeysuckle extracts, artificial colors, PEG’s, phthalates, propolyne glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate or other synthetic ingredients that are from the petroleum industry. A unique aspect to Cashmere

Bath and Body is that the soap is wrapped in a seeded paper. When you are finished with the soap simply remove the labels and plant the paper. The paper will grow a mixture of wildflowers that create a natural habitat for bees, as the company is currently working on a “Save the Bees” campaign. They are very focused on creating a product that supports the environment, while creating a great experience for users of the product. Dutch Pantry Gifts carries a wide selection of fragrances including: Lavender, Lemongrass, Orange Ginger, Cashmere Kisses, Vanilla, Bay Rum, and Patchouli. Cashmere products are sold in a stand-alone soap or lotion, or in a gift set including both a soap and lotion. They make excellent gifts

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Editor’s Corner Wayne Stottlar Ahhhh, October! Probably my favorite month of the year. The bugs are thinning, temps comfortably cooler, and nature’s canvas is splattered with an array of beautiful reds, and yellows. Stop and take a moment to enjoy it all. October is also the month that farmers start harvesting their crops and clearing their fields, that is a great time for people like me who metal detect. Those farm fields are great spots to hunt, farmers have had holes in their work clothes since the beginning of time, and coins do drop while working. So if you are a farmer clearing some fields and wouldn’t mind me detecting your fields, give me a call, 717-363-1550, I still split old coins with the landowner, so you may end up with some early US coins and I will do all the work.

The political scene is heating up as we get closer to election day. Please inform YOURSELF on the issues and who stands where and cast an informed vote. I have had comments about our advertising for people who are running against each other, and we do, and that is a newspaper’s job. It isn’t our job to promote one over another, YOU have to decide that for yourself. Local elections are most important to me as I see clearly that national politics is nothing but corrupt, negative, gotcha politics designed to keep you from the truth. The media is most to blame as they allow candidates to lie without challenge because somehow getting at the truth isn’t politically correct anymore. National campaigns are nothing more than theatrical productions and the complicit media furthers

their charade. Everyone knows my leanings for the Libertarian Party and that will be my guiding hand for everything but local elections. I saw a cartoon recently that sums up my feelings to a T. There is an old Indian (yes I said Indian, I am NOT politically correct) that looks worn out and tired and he says, “What if I told you the left wing and the right wing belong to the same bird?” BINGO!! THAT is the problem! Lynn and I had a wonderful time in NH the third week of September. The hardest part for me is getting around to all the cemeteries to visit old friends, it seems the list grows every year, and I am way too young for this stuff. It is always fun meeting up with fellow Stealth Diggers when we are there, and this time was no exception. We had a great hunt. One last thing about October, it is the start of hockey season. Go Penguins!!

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Our Plan for a Brighter Future

Back Talk

By Lisa Nancollas and Steve Dunkle

by Dr. Joseph Kauffman

Pudding

No, I’m not going to break out into a Pink Floyd song that I’m sure more than a few people who read this might like. It’s all about the proof. And, it’s in the pudding! My goal with every column is to get the reader to think for him/herself. And, if the topic piques the interest enough, perhaps do some research on your own and learn that there is more than one side to every topic. The way I do this is to shed light on my own opinion and then attempt to show proof that I’m not the only one who feels this way and there are published articles stating the same points of view. Therefore, thinking “outside the box” is more than relevant in today’s society. Not everyone blindly follows the mainstream. There are other options of treatment out there for just about every ailment. More often then not, it is very difficult to locate articles and data that backs up a point of view that wavers from the mainstream. Most of the blame for this falls on the media and news outlets. Blindly believing everything you watch on mainstream news channels on the television is allowing those with the most money, power, and influence to spoon-feed you what they want you to know and believe. How about Ebola? Wasn’t that the big outbreak and scare? Or, the measles outbreak at Disneyland? The media blamed unvaccinated children for that, although the contagion was never proven, but those unvaccinated kids had to have caused it, so they said. Education is something that can never be taken from you. A reader called me just today to inquire about copying a previous article to use for education. Absolutely! In fact, I encourage it. Anything published in a public paper can be used at the reader’s own discretion. I also like to find and cite articles that prove to the reader (whether you agree with me or disagree with me on a certain topic) that I am not as conspiracy-minded as you might wish I was. Most of my apprehensions are based on actual events that have happened. And, of course, these articles are not as easily attainable on the surface and most require digging

or luck in order to find them. This month’s cited article was hidden for most to locate. In fact, it was published about 6 months ago, but I hadn’t read it. There is proof in the pudding, so to speak. “Public Health Officials Know: Recently Vaccinated Individuals Spread Disease Tuesday, 3 Mar 2015 | 2:41 PM ETGlobe Newswire 13K SHARES Washington, D.C., March 3, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Physicians and public health officials know that recently vaccinated individuals can spread disease and that contact with the immunocompromised can be especially dangerous. For example, the Johns Hopkins Patient Guide warns the immunocompromised to ‘Avoid contact with children who are recently vaccinated,’ and to ‘Tell friends and family who are sick, or have recently had a live vaccine (such as chicken pox, measles, rubella, intranasal influenza, polio or smallpox) not to visit.‘1 A statement on the website of St. Jude’s Hospital warns parents not to allow people to visit children undergoing cancer treatment if they have received oral polio or smallpox vaccines within four weeks, have received the nasal flu vaccine within one week, or have rashes after receiving the chickenpox vaccine or MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine.2 ‘The public health community is blaming unvaccinated children for the outbreak of measles at Disneyland, but the illnesses could just as easily have occurred due to contact with a recently vaccinated individual,’ says Sally Fallon Morell, president of the Weston A. Price Foundation. The Foundation promotes a healthy diet, non-toxic lifestyle and freedom of medical choice for parents and their children. ‘Evidence indicates that recently vaccinated individuals should be quarantined in order to protect the public.’ Scientific evidence demonstrates that individuals vaccinated with live virus vaccines such as MMR (measles, mumps and

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rubella), rotavirus, chicken pox, shingles and influenza can shed the virus for many weeks or months afterwards and infect the vaccinated and unvaccinated alike.3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 Furthermore, vaccine recipients can carry diseases in the back of their throat and infect others while displaying no symptoms of a disease. 13,14,15 Both unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals are at risk from exposure to those recently vaccinated. Vaccine failure is widespread; vaccine-induced immunity is not permanent and recent outbreaks of diseases such as whooping cough, mumps and measles have occurred in fully vaccinated populations.16,17 Flu vaccine recipients become more susceptible to future infection after repeated vaccination.18,19 Adults have contracted polio from recently vaccinated infants. A father from Staten Island ended up in a wheel chair after contracting polio while changing his daughter’s diaper. He received a 22.5 million dollar award in 2009. 20,21 ‘Vaccine failure and failure to acknowledge that live virus vaccines can spread disease have resulted in an increase in outbreaks of infectious disease in both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals,’ says Leslie Manookian, producer of The Greater Good. ‘CDC should instruct physicians who administer vaccinations to inform their patients about the risks posed to others by those who’ve been recently vaccinated.’ According to the Weston A. Price Foundation, the best protection against infectious disease is a healthy immune system, supported by adequate vitamin A and vitamin C. Well-nourished children easily recover from infectious disease and rarely suffer complications. The number of measles deaths declined from 7575 in 1920 (10,000 per year in many years in the 1910s) to an average of 432 each year from 19581962.22 The vaccine was introduced in 1963. Between 2005 and 2014, there have been no deaths from measles in the U.S. and 108 deaths reported after the MMR vaccine.23 The Weston A. Price Foun-

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Individuals are always asking us, why are you running for County Commissioner? There are many reasons, but foremost among them is YOU. It doesn’t matter what part of the county we are in, people keep telling us we need more quality jobs with benefits. They continue by indicating “our children have to leave the area in order to find a good job.” Indeed, the picture isn’t very rosy here in Mifflin County. The economy has been stagnant. Income is down. In fact, the per capita income in Mifflin County is the second lowest in the state. We rank 66 of 67 counties according to the United States Census Bureau. We have been losing our young people at an alarming rate. The number of children enrolled in our public schools is nearly half the number we had just 25 years ago. And, the list goes on and on. Why? Mifflin County has been lacking leadership. As a county, we have lost our way. We must chart a new course. Accepting the status quo is no longer enough. Standing still is actually moving backwards. To move forward, we need a strong vision and leaders who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get things done. That is our commitment to YOU! You deserve no less. Your children and grandchildren deserve it and so do your friends and neighbors. It is time to think outside the box. It is time to look at what other counties are doing who have stronger economies. The wheel does not have to be reinvented. But, the time is long overdue for Mifflin County to develop a comprehensive plan as to how we move forward and achieve greater prosperity. It isn’t going to happen overnight. But we can no longer afford to be ostriches; bury our head in the sand and pretend there is no problem. For the sake of all of us, our county commissioners must be proactive. While job creation may not be in the job description of

a county commissioner, somebody must take the lead and the administrative head of the county is the perfect launching vehicle to accomplish this. We need to reach out to suburban Philadelphia, Baltimore and Pittsburgh to identify companies who may desire to expand - that are looking for a quality workforce within easy driving distance of their main plants or facilities. If Asher Chocolates from the greater Philadelphia could do this and create 60 or more jobs here in Mifflin County, so too can a pharmaceutical company, or a high tech manufacturing facility. Corporations and companies won’t be reaching out to us. If they were, we would already have greater local prosperity. It is our job to reach out to them. So we are asking you to unite behind our vision for a better Mifflin County. It begins with your vote. It begins with your faith that if we dare to dream big, we can accomplish great things. By utilizing all the resources we have at our fingertips - small business and the private sector, non-profits, local government, our transportation system, our school system, Penn State, our family farms, our clean air and open space (just to name a few) we can propel ourselves forward and create a better tomorrow for those we love and care about. Ronald Reagan is for each of us, a revered and respected leader. In his famous debate with President Carter, he asked the American public if they were better off at that time than when President Carter was elected. So we ask the same question of you. Do you believe things are better today than they were four years or eight years ago? Do you believe things can be better? Finally, ask yourself these questions. If not us, then who? If not now, when? Therefore, we humbly solicit your vote and the opportunity to lead Mifflin County forward. Thank you. a

dation is a 501(c)(3) nutrition education foundation with the mission of disseminating accurate, science-based information on diet and health. Named after nutrition pioneer Weston A. Price, DDS, author of Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, the Washington,

DC-based Foundation publishes a quarterly journal for its 15,000 members, supports 600 local chapters worldwide and hosts a yearly international conference. The Foundation phone number is

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Cut wasteful spending • County bills must be paid on time. We are loosing money paid on late fees.

Clean and Green - We strongly support! • We need to preserve farmland and open space

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Encouragement from the Book of Revelation

October 24, 2015 7:00 PM A s pecial presentation of:

GOLDEN EAGLE MIGRATION

by Pastor J. C. Reese As you get older there is a tendency to reminisce and remember with fondness the “good old days.” And especially with the current state of affairs in our world, it’s sometimes a comfort to recall simpler and sweeter times. As we come to the next to the last chapter of this great book, Revelation 21, we are encouraged to the exact opposite, namely to look FORWARD to wonderful times! And so, with each passing day we are getting closer to what awaits the believer in a glorious future!! As John starts this chapter, he issues the next to last of the thirty-three key phrases of this book with the expression “I saw” and what he reveals is that he witnesses in our future that God has created a brand new universe after the destruction of the current one with Satan, the Anti-Christ and their followers. The current world will be burned up at the end of the Millenium as Peter also speaks about in 2 Pt.3:10, “. . . the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up.” But after this, the apostle John then describes seeing a fantastic new creation using the analogy of a beautifully and exquisitely adorned bride entering the sanctuary of a church to meet her groom on their wedding day. A great and lustrous city descends from heaven itself, impeccably and amazingly designed by God for His people to enjoy forever! For those who enjoy the rural setting, a city isn’t what we would think of as a place to enjoy eternity. Cities to us have typically a bad connotation with their crime, pollution and congestion (just to name a few problems). But, this city will be far different than earthly cities we know of today. It will be a place of intense beauty, peace and fellowship! Sin will be no more, for one huge reason this city will be so fantastic: “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death. . . “ (vs.4). You can bank on this as God emphasizes in verse 5: “…’Behold, I make all things new’ and He said unto me, ‘Write: for these words are TRUE and FAITHFUL.’ “ The famed evangelist D.L. Moody lost his home to the great Chicago fire in 1871 and when surveying the ruins a friend walked by and said to Moody,

“I heard you lost everything,” but the evangelist replied, “You understood wrong, I’ve a good deal more left then I lost!” His friend said, “What do you mean? I didn’t know you were rich.” Moody then opened his Bible to verse seven where it says, “He that overcomes shall inherit ALL things. . .” This eternal home of such beauty, peace and joy awaits EVERY believer in Jesus!! Finally, the last part of the chapter is like kicking the tires of a car you are wanting to buy, or sitting at the table enjoying that gooey dessert. It’s an intense inspection of this new home for us as the angel encourages John and you to take a closer look at what God’s been preparing for us all! The spectacular sight is rivaled also by its incredible size as the measurements are around 1500 miles in length, width and height (vs16)!! There are 12 entry points (3 on each of the 4 sides). The immense size bespeaks the grace of God as room for the saved of all time is there. Whosoever will may come! Have you “punched your ticket” yet by asking Him to forgive you for being a sinner and accepting Him as your Savior? We will be the honored guests privileged to live and serve in this incredible place. And though we may not be completely certain as to the color of the gems and precious stones on the city walls and foundations, suffice it to say the multicolored architecture will be more grand than any man has ever, ever devised! The great homes even of our nation (Biltmore Estate, Breakers, White House, etc.) will far pale by comparison. And yet, the most grand thing to look upon will not be this breathtaking city, but the Maker of it !! We will actually see Him and talk to Him then. So when you’re down, let this chapter lift you up. Think carefully upon it and what each detail means, because He has designed it to encourage and bless YOU!! Join us THIS Sunday at 10:45 a.m. at the log cabin church between State College and Milroy. We’re one mile west of Potters Mills at the intersection of Rt.322 & Mountainback Rd. See our website for more info: nittanybaptist.org a

and OVER-WINTERING on JACKS & STONE MOUNTAINS

Dr. Trish Miller will present her on-‐going & extensive research of real-‐time golden eagle migration patterns over the ridges of Mifflin County via cellular telemetry mapping

At Calvary Bible Church in Lewistown, PA (100 Calvary Lane, Lewistown, Pa – just off Burnham Exit of Rt. 322)

Arrive early to see Jon Kauffman of Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center give a live golden eagle presentation at 6:15 and 6:30 PM At the end of the program, Laura Jackson, President of Save Our Allegheny Ridges (SOAR) will give a brief update concerning the remaining Wind Turbine Project proposed for Jacks Mountain. Contact Cindy @ 717-‐935-‐0164 for more information

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store of value. We are in for a very rocky road ahead, and it could happen even before this month is out. Supplies of investment commodities are becoming quite scarce now. Just imagine how quickly they will disappear, when 8+ trillion dollars go looking for them. a

Negative Interest Rates!! What? How can interest rates possibly become negative, and who (in his right mind) would put up with such a travesty? A few very good questions, with somewhat surprising answers. First, travel back in time to, say, 1988, when 1-Year C-D interest rates were about 9%. Someone with $100,000 in a C-D would earn $9000 interest for the year. In 2000, that same size C-D would have earned $5000, and only $2750 in 2009. Today, a $100,000 C-D would pay around $1000 (or less) for the year. If a couple had worked hard for 40+ years, and had amassed a retirement nest egg of $400,000 (really, not that uncommon), they could expect to have nearly $36,000 per year (in 1988) added to their Social Security benefits. “Wow, honey, we’ve got it made.” Then, especially since the severe financial crisis of 2008, the Federal Reserve began chipping away at interest rates in an effort

to bolster the economy by making “borrowing” costs cheaper. American’s “Savings Rates” were collateral damage to such programs, but sadly, necessary, at least according to the “financial experts.” Unfortunately, even nearzero interest rates have failed to move the economy, as “incomes” have stagnated or dropped, and fewer people can afford to borrow money at any interest, as paying even the principal has became nearly impossible for most. Enter “negative interest rates,” which have already been instituted in Europe, and “mentioned” by one FED Governor

late last month. Negative Interest rates are easy to understand. If you buy a $100,000 C-D, when it matures (say, in one year) you would be paid back less than the face amount of the Certificate. Again, what? Yes, you understand correctly. So, who would tolerate such a ridiculous program? Well, how about that elderly couple, who want safety for their savings, and can’t possibly deal with hiding $400,000 in cash in their basement. Honestly, even though it isn’t any of their doing, I wouldn’t want to be a banker, who has to explain negative rates to his local savers. I had a banker friend tell me that he had been verbally lambasted, as he and his wife were eating at a local restaurant, by a customer who was upset when his interest rate fell to 3%. If negative rates become reality, and it looks as though they just might, I suspect my friend will become a master of disguise, just to make it

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CBD oil – how does it help with Chronic pain?

Eat Like a Caveman And Get Healthy! The truth is that the food pyramid is wrong, dairy and grains are really promoters of inflammation in the body. Children can eat grains and cheeses and drink dairy products like milk and yogurt, but as we age our body develops wide spread inflammation that causes an acid/base imbalance. Eating refined grains, bread, whole wheat, pasta, and packaged cereals as well as margarine and fried food increase overall systemic inflammation, which causes chronic pain syndromes such as arthritis and fibromyalgia as well as chronic fatigue and most allergies and digestive disorders. If you are on two or more medications for pain and do not know how to help

yourself, then this information is for you. There are a few other things that cause inflammation, such as soda and sunflower oil, peanut oil, soybean oil and corn oil. You should switch to olive oil and coconut oil when cooking or preparing foods. Now that I have eliminated half your normal foods, you’re probably asking yourself, “what I can eat to begin the process of slowing down the inflammation in my body?” Humans have historically eaten fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and fish, tubers and sweet potatoes as well as nuts and seeds. The problem is that grains include gluten and lectin, as well as phy-

tates, which cause inflammation and raise the acidity in the body. Phytic acid is found in all grains and blocks the absorption of zinc, magnesium and calcium. Grains are not a good source of fiber compared to fruits and vegetables, which have two times the amount of fiber found in whole grains. Eat This: Eat mostly fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, chicken, and lean meats. There are many antiinflammatory foods available, so don’t think there will be nothing to eat if you cannot have breads, pasta, grains, cereal, and pastries. All your meals can be prepared the same way as always, just remember to eat as little grain

CBD is hemp oil manufactured from industrial hemp for its oils not the THC compound. The cannabis compound is the beneficial part of the oil, it is a sublingual, meaning it can be dropped under the tongue and used for its health benefits. Hemp products are legal in all 50 states and do not require a prescription. With the use of CBD oils there is no “HIGH” associated with its use. Anyone can use CBD oil. www.pubmed.gov has articles on its uses and benefits.

products as possible. Avoid rice, pasta or other grain products, have more vegetables and a smaller potato portion with any protein dish you would like to eat. We also recommend supplementing your new way of eating with a good source of omega 3 essential fatty acids and a source of rich dense vitamins K, A , D and X factor found only in Green Pastures Blue Ice Fermented Cod Liver/ Butter Oil Pearls. The

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benefits of fermented cod liver oil are its anti inflammatory properties and the rich vitamins that you may not get from regular foods or synthetic supplements like a Vitamin D. There is more information about the benefits of Cod Liver Oil on our website at www. doctormainiero.com Solution: Start slow! Try to eliminate

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SO LONG SUMMER! You’re not going to hear me say “Where did summer go?” or “Can’t we just have a few more days to run around in shorts and go swimming?” Nope, I’m all done with summer. Good riddance! I don’t like the heat and humidity. I don’t like the sticky, sweaty, gross feeling you get when you walk outside and get slapped in the face with that wall of humid, disgusting air. I don’t like the bugs or the wasps, and I don’t like having to run the air conditioning 24/7 as dollar signs go “cha ching” in my head. The ONLY thing I do like about summer is flip flops and not having to wear socks and shoes. Ah the freedom! I like spring and fall. I like crisp, cool air, sweaters, and jackets, jeans, and sweatshirts. I like a warm, cozy fire or even a slightly cool house and snuggling in blankets with Wayne and the dogs. I like pumpkins and fairs and colored leaves—and I like hockey and hockey starts in October. Yay October! My whole being is much more at ease with

fall rather than summer. A few weeks ago Wayne and I took a vacation to New Hampshire and we lucked out with PERFECT weather. Of course, I heard it was also perfect here. Somehow though, I believe it was more perfect there. We slept with the window over our bed open a bit and the cool night breeze wafted over us as we slept. Wow, mid to upper 70s during the day and breezy 50s at night. It doesn’t get much more perfect than that, in my opinion. We didn’t get a chance to swim in the lake near our property this time, but we had a wonderful time just the same, visiting friends and family and doing our favorite thing of driving around back roads, hiking in the woods, and just kicking back without a care in the world. The night before we had to leave to come back home, I started to feel down in the dumps. I suppose I’m not alone in feeling like this when vacation comes to a close, but I’m really starting to feel like it’s time that we start putting plans into motion to make a permanent move. Making a permanent move at my age

is scary and pretty overwhelming. Just the thought of packing up this house full of “stuff” puts me in a tailspin. I think I need to hire a professional organizer....and a professional mover and packer....and maybe a life planner. Oh well, a girl can dream... a

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Hello again! I trust since the last article you have had a chance to do your homework and either find a good website or a trusted distributor to purchase your essential oils (EOs). This month, I am hoping to convey to you the importance of using caution when using these precious oils. Particularly when applying to the skin. The use of essential oils may create occasional irritation or minor discomfort, but it is extremely unlikely to create serious injury or lasting physical problems, particularly when basic guidelines are followed. If you would like more information, The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (naha.org) has a great website with additional information on EO safety. • First and foremost: ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS dilute! Never put undiluted oils on the skin (it is okay to inhale pure EOs). A 1 to 5 percent dilution is great. On a practical level, this is 3-5 drops of essential oils per teaspoon of carrier oil (and much less if using on a baby, pregnant woman, elderly, etc). As one decreases dilution, potential

skin reactions may take place. This depends on the essential oil used, the area to which the oil is applied, and other factors related to your own sensitivity levels. If an essential oil does cause a dermal irritation, apply a carrier oil or natural unscented cream to the area affected and discontinue use of that essential oil. • If you are using the EO on damaged, diseased, or inflamed skin: dilute even more. Irritated skin is often more permeable to essential oils and may be more sensitive to adverse reactions. • Infants, pregnant or lactating women, and the elderly are more sensitive to the potency of essential oils. Check the precautions for the specific EO you will be using to make sure it is safe for the person who will be using it. Also, certain health conditions, such as epilepsy, asthma, etc. may be contraindicated for certain EOs. AGAIN, always check the precautions for the specific oil. Chemical composition of the oil. Every essential oil has one

main chemical component. This main chemical component determines the overall qualities of that essential oil. Essential oils rich in aldehydes may cause skin irritation. In general, aldehydes are anti-infectious with a sedative effect on the central nervous system. They can be quite irritating when applied topically, but may have a profound calming effect when inhaled. Melissa, Cinnamon Bark and Lemongrass are three popular EOs high in aldehydes. Phenols are another class of chemical composition that should be used with caution and highly diluted. Phenols are powerfully anti-spasmodic, anti-infectious, and antimicrobial. They are usually responsible for the very strong herbal aromas in essential oils. Phenols have stimulating and strengthening properties. They are stimulating to the body and increase oxygen in the blood, thus increasing circulation. Clove, Wintergreen and Cinnamon are three common EOs high in Phenols. Keep all essential oils out of reach of children and pets. A lot of

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PACleanways of Mifflin County Keep PA Beautiful Last week my husband and I went on a cruise up the East Coast. We stopped to tour Boston, Mass. Portland, Maine, St. John New Brunswick, Canada and the last stop was in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. In all the cities we visited, I was amazed at how clean their streets were. There were no bottles, cans, or paper trash anywhere, not even a gum wrapper. They all had recycle bins that were obviously being used. Many of them were lined with beautiful flowers. You could tell that the people in these cities took pride in their community and kept litter cleaned up. As our fall cleanup season starts, I hope everyone will take a little time out of their busy schedule to clean up the areas near their homes. It would be great exercise for everyone to walk an hour a day and take a trash bag along to cleanup their road sides. To find out what we will be doing, go to www. keeppabeautiful.org and click on events to see where we will be and what area we may be working on to keep our county clean. Switching from traditional light bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) is an easy change everyone can make now to reduce energy use and prevent greenhouse emissions that contribute to global climate change. ENERGY STAR-qualified CFLs use up to 75 percent less energy than incandescent light bulbs, last up to 10 times longer, cost little up front, but provide a quick return on investment. If every household in Pennsylvania replaced one incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY STAR-qualified CFL, the combined individual efforts would: • Save up to 248 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, or enough to light every household in Altoona for nearly 2,300 days (6.3 years). • Save consumers 25.5 million annually on household electric bills. A CFL can save a consumer more than $60 over its entire life cycle. • Prevent nearly 382 million pounds of household gas emissions each year, or the equivalent of removing the annual emissions from more than 33,000 cars. What should I do when a CFL Burns Out? DEP recommends that consumers take advantage of CFL recycling options through their local municipality or a private

entity. Consumers can contact the Household Hazardous Waste Hotline at 1-800-346-4242 to identify local recycling options or visit www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword: HHW, then click on the link for “Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs. If a recycling option does not exist, Pennsylvania regulations permit household to put used or broken CFLs in the garbage that have been sealed in two plastic bags. CFLs should not be disposed of in an incinerator. The regulations do not allow non-household operations (e.g. commercial, industrial or institutional establishments) to dispose of hazardous waste CFLs in the garbage. These CFLs must be sent to a permitted mercury recycling facility. For more information on non-household CFL recycling, visit www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword: Lamp recycling. Handle with care CFLs can break if dropped or roughly handled. Always screw and unscrew the bulb by its base (not the glass) and never forcefully twist the CFL into a light socket. On average, each CFL contains 5 milligrams of mercury—about the amount that would cover the tip of a ballpoint pen. By comparison, older thermometers contain about 500 milligrams of mercury. It would take 100 CFLs to equal that amount. No mercury is released when CFL bulbs are intact and in use. Mercury-containing fluorescent lights have been used for decades, in offices, commercial and retail establishments, and residences. Mercury is also commonly found in other household items such as thermometers, thermostats, and button cell batteries. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has not established a minimum or safe exposure level to mercury, and therefore suggests using a reasonable level of precaution when handling CFLs. Although the risk of exposure to mercury from occasional broken CFL is very small, it is recommended that pregnant women, infants and young children avoid exposure. The EPA provides the following guidelines for safely cleaning up accidentally broken CFLs. What to do if you accidentally break a bulb: Before cleanup: Vent the room: • Open a window and leave the

room for 15 minutes or more. • Shut off the central forced-air heating/air conditioning system, if you have one. Cleanup Steps for Hard Surfaces • Wear gloves, if available, and dispose of when finished. • Carefully scoop up glass fragments and powder using stiff paper or cardboard and place in a glass jar with metal lid (such as a canning jar) or in a sealed plastic bag. • Use sticky tape, such as duct tape, to pick up any remaining small glass fragments and powder. • Wipe clean with damp paper towels or disposable wet wipes and place them in the glass jar or plastic bag. • Do not use a vacuum or broom to clean up the broken bulb on hard surfaces. Cleanup Steps for Carpeting or Rugs • Wear gloves, if available, and dispose of when finished. • Carefully pick up glass fragments and place them in a glass jar with metal lid or in a sealed plastic bag. • Use sticky tape to pick up any remaining small glass fragments and powder. • If vacuuming is needed after all visible materials are removed, vacuum the area where the bulb was broken, • Remove the vacuum bag (or empty the canister), and put the bag or vacuum debris in a sealed plastic bag. • The next few times you vacuum, shut off the central forced-air heating/air conditioning system and open a window before starting. • Keep the central heating/ air conditioning system off and the window open for at least 15 minutes after vacuuming is completed. Disposal of Clean-up Materials • Immediately place all cleanup materials, including gloves, outside the building in a trash container or outdoor protected area for the next regular trash collection. • Wash your hands after disposing of the jars or plastic bags containing clean-up materials. For more information on Compact Fluorescent Lamps, visit www.energystar.gov. Pam Sechrist Affiliate Coordinator a

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Having Your Own Energy Crisis? by Merry Matukonis

People need energy! If you think you are the only one who complains of a personal energy crisis, think again. Statistics show that nearly 50% of all Americans suffer from low energy. And, the other 50% were apparently too tired to answer the survey! How well you live depends, to a large degree, upon how well your adrenal glands function. They are the “stress handling” glands. The adrenal glands produce a variety of hormones that are released directly into the bloodstream, where they are carried to virtually all the cells of the body. Our fast-paced, stressful lifestyle sets us up for adrenal fatigue. Our bodies were designed to handle the normal mild stresses of life. But if the stressors are extreme for long periods of time, like most people’s constant, stressful lifestyle, that’s when the effect becomes chronic. Without adequate rest and nutrition to replenish the depleted vitamin and mineral stores, the adrenal stress just gets worse and the result is unrelenting fatigue. Now factor in that most Americans eat a lot of processed, convenient, junk food that robs the body of vital energy, the adrenal glands become even more stressed. Some people start their day with a coke and a candy bar! This stresses the adrenals for hours and they try to play catch up all day. Of course they never do catch up. In fact over time you enter into a prolonged stress response, which causes the thyroid to slow its function. If you answer ‘’yes’’ to any of the following conditions you may have Adrenal Fatigue. • Need colas or coffee to keep you going? • Can’t bounce back from illness or stress? • Have suffered from bronchitis or pneumonia more than once?

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Feeling run down and stressed? Decreased sex drive? Having trouble getting up in the morning? Crave salty or sweet snacks? Struggling to keep up with life’s daily demands? Not having fun anymore?

• • Stress and High-Cortisol Levels The adrenal glands normally secrete hormones in a cycle, with the highest values in the morning and the lowest at night. Under prolonged stress, our adrenal glands secrete more of a hormone called cortisol, causing abnormally high levels that don’t return to normal cycle levels. This can cause sleep disturbances. There are literally millions of Americans unnecessarily living with Adrenal Fatigue. You complete a comprehensive system survey form and together we work towards better health and energy! During your visit with me, I perform a nutritional exam that includes specific tests for adrenal function as well as digestive health. At Optimal Wellness I provide an eating plan and the proper nutritional support, based on your needs to improve adrenal function and energy over time. The bottom line is we have to get back to eating whole foods, eliminating the processed foods. I like the 80%-20% rule. Eighty percent of the time we have to eat whole foods. Then there are the holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, etc. that take some of us away from nutritious foods. I will be offering a special 20% off, the months of November and December for the initial interview and second follow-up meeting for new clients. Please call Merry for more information at 814-933-9149. Contact: Merry Matukonis, RN, can, CGP at 814-933-9149 at Optimal Wellness. a

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Solar Explained by S. Yoder Hello to all readers of The Valley! It is raining, which is good for the ground as we need it most at this point. It is fall and the time of the year again that is the most important to ensure your batteries have plenty of water to survive the next three months so that they don’t freeze in the cold of winter. A fully charged battery won’t freeze, and in winter they lose one half of their capacity, so keep them fully charged. I continue to be impressed with the EVO units. They seem to be working great and it is just a pleasure to charge batteries now versus charging only if the current limit is exceeded or a volt drop below the set-point as to prevent nuisance breaker tripping and running the generator. Stop in now and see a real live unit in action. I just love my 4000 watt EVO. The Magnum controller may soon come to our shelves as they seem to be performing well all over, which was expected from a USA made unit, with high volt input and 100 amp output. Also while here, check out our newest product, which is a solar, controller, lighting/inverter fencer box. Priced right at $150 and they house up to 2 group 24 batteries to store lots of power. The roofs are about 6/12

pitch. No two units are exactly alike. This is not a cheap unit like you see in the big box stores, they are built to last a long time by skilled Amish craftsmen locally here in Milroy, PA. The battery is not included with these units and would be extra, but we are able to fulfill your needs there as well. So much for this month, see ya later. S. Yoder a

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Understanding the Constitution by David Molek

Oath Keepers Many years ago, I served in the United States Army. When I entered the Army in 1969, I swore an oath to defend my country from all enemies, foreign and domestic. I take that oath seriously to this day. In fact, according to my calculations, I have taken this oath 17 times. About 5 years ago, I joined a group called Oath Keepers. I joined for a number of reasons. I continue to stand by my oath that our forefathers fought, bled and died to protest freedom liberty and justice for all. At this same time under the Obama administration, I have noted and commented upon the constitutional wrongdoings of our federal government. Our Constitution has been shoved aside as our elected leaders try to force their own tyrannical agenda without abiding by the rule of law.

I realized that my oath did not come with an expiration date. We the People are under attack. I am appalled by where I see this country going and I pray there are enough patriots to stem the tide. Time, I believe, is running out. You have probably seen Oath Keepers in the news lately with involvement in strife-torn neighborhoods such as Ferguson, Missouri, at mine operations in the western United States and at military recruiting centers throughout our country. The mainstream media attempts to portray Oath Keepers as domestic enemies, radicals and racists. We are anything but enemies or racists. We are demonized. We need to spread our message. There are 10 Orders an Oath Keeper will not obey. They are

as follows: 1. We will NOT obey orders to disarm the American people. 2. We will NOT obey orders to conduct warrantless searches of the American people. 3. We will NOT obey orders to detain American citizens as “unlawful enemy combatants” or to subject them to military tribunal. 4. We will NOT obey orders to impose martial law or a “state of emergency” on a state. 5. We will NOT obey orders to invade and subjugate any state that asserts its sovereignty. 6. We will NOT obey any orders to blockade American cities, thus turning them into giant concentration camps. 7. We will NOT obey any order to force American citizens into any form of detention camps under any pretext. 8. We will NOT obey orders to assist or support the use of any foreign troops on U.S. soil against the American people to “keep the peace” or “maintain control.” 9. We will NOT obey any orders to confiscate the

property of the American people, including food and other essential supplies. 10. We will NOT obey any orders which infringe on the right of the people to free speech, to peaceably assemble, and to petition their government for a redress of grievances. When I first read these 10 Orders, I immediately thought of the Obama administration and where he is taking our country; which is not the direction we need to go. I am pleased to be associated with this patriot movement. I don’t mind being referred to as part of a far-right militia-type group. I am glad there is a patriot revival. When Oath Keepers is referred to by the ultra-liberal Southern Poverty Law center as a “worrisome example of the Patriot revival,” I know I am on the right track. Certainly, our greatest threat we face today is terrorists. But, I am starting to believe another great threat is our federal government. And that threat from our

government is increasing almost on a daily basis. We need to recognize the risks that all Americans are facing. Oath Keepers are essentially a reflection of American political thought in the 21st century. How we are perceived is often determined by the ideological eye of the beholder. Oath Keepers have been attacked as radical patriots, tea partyers, birthers, 9/11 “truthers” and racists. We merely stand for a strict interpretation of the Bill of rights. Our mission is simply to get back to basics – to ensure that at least part of this country’s constituency knows and understands our Constitution. It’s about creating people who are knowledgeable about our Constitution. That is exactly what I have tried to do in my own small way with this column. Right now, I have no faith that our federal elected officials will do the right thing. They certainly are not doing what they were elected to do. Democrats and Republicans alike get taken in by the “inside the beltway mentality.” They look out for themselves and their own re-election rather than what they promised to do. There are some exceptions, thank God. We just cannot survive forever with such elected officials.

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OCTOBER 2015 Mifflin County Trivia The Halls of Justice Lewistown is the county seat, incorporated in 1795, and is the location of the county hall of justice. There have been four courthouses since the county’s founding in 1789. Each successive courthouse was the scene of many memorable events in the history of Mifflin County. The first log courthouse was located on the site of the present Mifflin County Correctional Facility. The second was a two-story brick structure built in 1790 on the site where the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument is today. The third courthouse is what we now call the Historic 1843 Courthouse on Monument Square. The present courthouse is on the corner of Wayne and Third Streets. This month’s questions focus on some interesting, though little known historical happenings, in Mifflin County’s courthouses. 1. In 1835, Mifflin County hosted a gathering of statewide interest that has never been duplicated in later years. What was the gathering? [a] political convention to nominate a candidate for Pennsylvania

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governor [b] meeting of Episcopal bishops [c] women’s suffrage gathering [d] abolitionists convention 2. In the 1860s, prominent local citizen Col. William Butler approached the sitting board of county commissioners to do something near the courthouse, which they did. Presiding judge A. S. Wilson did not like what was being done and ordered a halt. What was the ruckus all about? [a] burning smudge pots to chase away mosquitoes [b] planting a row of maple trees facing the Square [c] allowing buggies to tie up in front of the courthouse [d] permitting political speeches from the courthouse steps 3. The commissioners that built the 1843 courthouse hoped that the courtroom would be used as much as possible for legal matters. However, rooms at the basement level were rented out for a variety of uses from oyster bar to slaughter house. One Professor, Dr. Adams, took rooms in the basement, one for his residence, but what was his other room’s intended use?

[a] eye surgery [b] for dispensing “snake oil” [c] a young ladies and gentlemen’s academy [d] private singing and dancing lessons 4. Another proprietor of the courthouse basement rooms in the late 1840s was a restaurateur named Edward Unger. His fare was considered by some to be the best in town. In fact, newspaper editor George R. Frysinger noted that Unger’s was patronized by the “... F. F. L.’s (first families of Lewistown)...” He never advertised, due to his vast clientele, but left town in the 1860s, in quite a hurry. Why did Unger leave town? [a] run out of town for making anti-Union remakes [b] sued over a food poisoning incident [c] absconded with lottery money [d] accused of wooing a married woman from the F.F.L. ANSWERS: 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.A SOURCES: Lewistown Gazette microfilm files, Mifflin County Historical Society.

in moderation are ok, but will have some negative side effects such as bloating, cramping and a feeling of achiness with a runny nose and overall sluggishness that you started with. The key is balance, if you eat 90% of your meals with good whole foods and 10% of your meals the old way, you should be able to control you pain, inflammation and overall wellbeing by following these guidelines. If anyone wants a comprehensive list and a 10 page report on how to truly do this without spending any money, stop by our office and my staff will give you

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Have you ever wondered what a cow would say if she turned into a vampire? Maybe something along the lines of “I want to suck your cud”! I know that’s so cheesy. Anyway, Happy Halloween everyone. This past month I was in full swing state dairy princess pageant preparation. I was working on my scrapbook until a.m. hours, rehearsing my skit time and time again, and writing and rewriting my speech time and time again until I had, what I thought was a perfected speech. Though when it came down to it, I did not win any awards with my “masterpieces,” but I learned so much in the process. I walked away from the state pageant though as a top 7 finalist, which was my goal 4 months ago when I found out I had to be in another Pageant besides the county level. It truly was one of the most amazing experiences. I made so many new friends and met some women who impacted my life greatly and I’m beyond thankful for God’s blessing to meet them. Now I’m back at home, and back to school and preparing for another awesome month of Dairy Promotion. October is actually national Farm to School month where we dedicate a whole month to helping teach the young people of our community about what happens on not only a dairy farm, but other types of farms as well. We, the farmers, get the opportunity to show kids that “yes, milk does comes from cows,” but this is how it happens. The chance to teach children the fundamentals of owning and operating a farm are key to not only their future, but the future of the dairy industry as well. In addition to a few farm tours I will be attending with students, I will also be making my way down to local schools to help educate them on dairy and farm knowledge, something I’m super excited about. I love to have the chance to work with younger kids. Their minds are always moving and the expressions they make

when they learn and experience something new is absolutely priceless. Now with the upcoming holiday, I dug up a special treat to help fulfill your sweet tooth desires and ensure that you get one of the 3 every day servings of dairy to help give you a well balanced diet. Ingredients • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (1¾ cup) • 1 (5 oz) box instant vanilla pudding • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • ½ an 8 oz container cool whip • 1 package oreos, crushed • 4 Tablespoons butter, melted • 8 Milano cookies • Handful chocolate chips Instructions For the pudding: 1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine evaporated milk, pumpkin puree, and pudding, and beat until mixture is smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 5 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and the cool whip. Refrigerate mixture until ready to serve. 2. In a bowl, combine melted butter and crushed Oreos. Set aside until ready to serve. For the cookies: 1. Line the Milano cookies up on a baking sheet or wax paper. 2. Melt the chocolate in the microwave then place it in a plastic bag. Cut a teensy tiny hole in the corner of the plastic bag then push the chocolate to the corner. 3. Use the melted chocolate to write out RIP on the top of each of the cookies. Allow to dry. 4. To serve, layer Oreos in the bottom of the glasses. Spoon pudding to about ¾ of the way full then finish with another layer of Oreos. Stake the Milano cookies in the pudding mixture, with the RIP on top. **This will serve different amounts depending on how big your glasses are. This will be enough for 8 juice size glasses or 4 large drinking glasses. a

effect of the sun on your skin. Stay out of the sun or sun tanning booth for at least twenty-four hours if photosensitizing essential oils were applied to the skin. Oils generally considered photosensitive are: orange, lime, lemon,

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The Valley, October 2015 Retracing your steps on the short side trail, turn left on the Sassy Pig Trail and continue heading in a westward direction. After a half mile you will come upon the intersection of Bigelow, Pig Pile, and Sassy Pig Trails. At 2.3 miles turn right onto Bigelow Trail and begin a gradual descent. At 2.6 miles the descent comes to an end as the trail levels out. Just off to the left of the trail is a rock walled spring. A short distance past the spring, Bigelow The biking community is very active in building and maintaining trails in the Rothrock State Forest. This circuit hike follows one of the newer trails built by the biking community, the Sassy Pig Trail. This trail affords two views into and across Big Valley. Do this hike on a warm autumn weekend and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be treated to some spectacular Central Pennsylvania fall foliage. The easiest way to reach the trailhead for this hike is to make your way to Greenwood Furnace State Park on route PA305. Just as you are leaving the park, if coming from the west, look to your left for a dirt forest road; this is Rag Hollow Road. Rag Hollow Road intersects route PA305 as it begins a sweeping turn to your right. If coming from Belleville, follow route PA305 over the mountain. As you are about to enter the park, Rag Hollow Road is on your right, just at the end of a sweeping turn to your left. Once on Rag Hollow Road follow it for 3.4 miles. Here you will come to the intersection of Rag Hollow, Kettle, and Broad Mountain Roads. Turn right onto Kettle Road and find a place to park alongside the road just a bit past the intersection as this is the trailhead for this hike. The hike begins by walking east on Kettle Road. After a quar-

ter of a mile of road walking, you will see the trail sign for Sassafras Trail on your right. Turn here and head back the trail. The trail is easy to follow and well-marked with red blazes. Depending on the time of the year you do this hike, it may be a little overgrown in places. At 1.3 miles into the hike, the Sassy Pig Trail comes in from the right. Turn here and follow the trail as it meanders through the trees in a southerly direction. This trail, like Sassafras Trail, is blazed red. A red blaze means that it is a multi-use trail, which is accessible to hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders alike. You will reach your first vista, of sorts, at about 1.6 miles. The view is limited and framed by trees. At 1.8 miles you will approach another possible vista. On this section of the trail you will cross some nice rock work. Rocks are placed flat side up across a rough and rocky section of the woods. To the left, after crossing the rock work section of the trail, there is a side trail that goes out to another vista. Following this side trail takes you to a very nice view of Big Valley. A full 180 degrees of view is available here, along with a nicely made log bench where you can sit for a while and enjoy the scene.

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Trail makes a sharp left. Continue hiking due west on Bigelow Trail, gradually descending until you emerge on Rag Hollow Road at 3 miles into the hike. Turn right here and begin a slow, methodical climb up Rag Hollow Road back to the intersection with Kettle Road and the trailhead of this hike. The entire hike is only 3.2 miles and can easily be done in about two hours. a

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Heritage

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For many years, I have had a great interest in learning more about my heritage. For as long as I can remember, I have felt a pull to connect with the lineage and legacy that made up my birthright. In college, I pursued elective courses that assisted me with my search to learn more about the generations prior to me; however, there were “holes” in my findings… thus so much more to be learned and info to be discovered. There was so much more I wanted to know about my ancestors. Sadly, my grandparents and other local relatives that had an interest in our heritage had passed away or dropped from contact. Little did I know, that one relative across the miles, had an even deeper desire to connect with our family’s lineage, and her quest began years ago. Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the

cousin that worked tirelessly to mend the “holes” in the heritage that we shared. Her name is Annemarie and she has spent years recovering the links to our lineage. Over the miles, and through modern technology, she was able to provide an enormous amount of info about my ancestors – including pictures, generational and geological history, and info on points of interest. Annemarie had an opportunity to journey to our ancestral homeland last year. She walked the streets and enjoyed the local foods and wares of the villages where our ancestors once lived. Her hard work and research rewarded her with the trip of a lifetime, and she generously shared the details with me. I learned that we came from Ruthenium roots rather than Ukrainian as I once thought. The village where my great grandparents and ancestors came from was called Galicia. In present day,

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that village is within the boundaries of Poland. Annemarie’s work and research created a beautiful tapestry woven with details that mended missing pieces for me. I am forever grateful to have re-connected with her and many pieces of my family. My intent is to move forward as a guardian of my family’s legacy by sharing all I know, and continue to learn, about our familial roots with my children and grandchildren…and perhaps if I’m fortunate enough, with my great grand children. As Charles Swindoll said, “… family is a place where principles are hammered, and honed, on the anvil of everyday living.” I will continue as I’ve always done, to pass down principles to my grown children. But, now those principles will be strengthened with deep familial roots and generational values. Our family traditions will take on a whole new vibrancy now that we can celebrate our ancestral journey to the present. I leave you with two quotes on the value and importance of embracing family and our roots.

October is here and the weather is finally cool enough to take dogs for long walks and enjoy the fall foliage and fresh air. We would like to introduce you to a perfect companion for just this activity. Let’s meet Bingo! “Hi all. I’m a young Yellow Lab and my name is Bingo. I have had all my vaccines, plus I’m neutered and chipped. I’m no couch potato, so get out the leash and let’s go. I love other dogs too, so we may have to stop for an occasional meet and greet along the way. I haven’t been around cats yet, so I don’t know if I like them or not, but we could give it a try. And, look how handsome I am! Won’t you please provide a home for me so I can love you forever?”

“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.” ~ Alex Haley “We are a continuum. Just as we reach back to our ancestors for our fundamental values, so we, as guardians of that legacy, must reach ahead to our children and their children, and we do so with a sense of sacredness in that reaching.” ~ Paul Tsongas a

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2) The number of measles deaths declined from 7575 in 1920 (10,000 per year in many years in the 1910s) to an average of 432 each year from 19581962.22 The vaccine was introduced in 1963. Between 2005 and 2014, there have been no deaths from measles in the U.S. and 108 deaths reported after the MMR vaccine.23”

(202) 363-4394(202) 363-4394, www.westonaprice.org, info@ westonaprice.org. Pay particular attention to these two points: 1) “Vaccine failure is widespread; vaccine-induced immunity is not permanent and recent outbreaks of diseases such as whooping cough, mumps and measles have occurred in fully vaccinated populations.16,17 Flu vaccine recipients become more susceptible to future infection after repeated vaccination.18,19

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And here’s Tanner! “I’m Tanner and I was a bit shy, but I’m coming out of my shell now and I just love to play with all the toys here at ROFF. I’m thankful that ROFF has res-

http://www.cnbc.com/2015/03/03/ globe-newswire-public-health-officials-know-recently-vaccinatedindividuals-spread-disease.html The references the article cites can be found in the original

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cued me, but I really would like to have a real home. I’m just a young lad (about I year old) and I’ll give you lots of enjoyment and entertainment. Can’t you tell by my pose in this picture?” To fill out an application or see other friendly faces, go to ROFF’s web-site www.roffrescue. com. If you don’t have access to the internet, call ROFF at 877933-7633 for more information. Did you hear about poor Satin? She is a 7 year old female chocolate lab that we rescued from a puppy mill. She recently had emergency surgery and the vet bill will be approximately $2000! Can you help this dear girl? Your contributions are greatly appreciated and can be made via PayPal and checks may be mailed or dropped off to this address: 133 North Walnut Street, Burnham, PA 17009. Thank you! Until they all have homes www.roffrescue.com; rescueourfurryfriends@yahoo.com; 1-877933-ROFF (7633) a version of the article found on the link provided. I encourage you to look up the article and check out the cited sources. Let me know your thoughts. Dr. Joseph Kauffman Kauffman-Hummel Chiropractic Clinic drjosephkauffman@comcast.net a

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I write this with the setting sun on my shoulders, sitting next to the picture window of my new home. MINE. Yes, I finally took the plunge and am thrilled to report I am now a New Hampshire property owner. As a world traveller with an ingrained footloose and fancy free outlook, buying a house is testament to my faith in the Free State Project as a viable strategy for the future. We are growing at a staggering rate! Since introducing the new landing page coupled with our Google AdWords campaign, we have been getting more than 1% new signers per month. We now stand at 87% of our goal. At this rate, we will Trigger the Move in fall 2016, but I say, let’s do it sooner! PorcFest XIII, anyone? Of course, our success ultimately lies not in the number of signers, but in how many movers we attract. As FSP administrator Chris Lopez points out below, the movers are coming! We want to make the transition as easy and seamless as possible, which is why we have created our new PorcBuddy program spearheaded by Gloria Leustek to complement existing programs like the Welcome Wagon. A recent mover and new volunteer is also working on a new tri-fold “Why Wait?” to include with the Welcome packet to encourage new signers to move as soon as possible. Liberty Forum will be held February 18-21, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester. Head organizers, Angela and Emmett Harris, kicked-off the first team planning session last week. For 2016, we will be focussing more on our own growing community’s thought leaders, activists, movers and shakers, and will include more interactive sessions. We want to give potential signers and movers an in-depth flavor of all New Hampshire has to offer as the world’s best liberty destination. This is the Liberty Forum to attend! PorcFest XIII planning is also heating up, and the first kick-off meeting will be held early in October, where this year’s amazing organizers

Kristin Weitzel and Matt Philips will hand over the reins (or is that a pillowcase full of herded cats?) to the wonderful wife and husband team of Gloria and Bob Leustek. Save the date: June 1826, 2016. Last week, I posted the following on Facebook: “In the past 12 hours I have: met with a new mover about instituting an awards ceremony gala at next year’s Liberty Forum; had a productive night-time meeting with Merav Yaakov and the 2016 Liberty Forum organizers, Angela and Emmett Harris; helped the new PorcFest organizers Gloria and Robert Leustek get started on social media; finished a 30 page submission to the oldest writers’ retreat in America, the MacDowell Colony, which is located in beautiful Peterborough, NH; voted for my friends, like Ofer Nave, in the local primary; written a bunch of slogans slamming the DHS; gotten notice that our house closing has moved up a week and is happening on Thursday (eek!); and packed 0 boxes. Next, I am heading to Lebanon to stick it to The Man (DHS is trying to intimidate a small town library to shut down the first Tor node in existence in a library in America). I also wrote a letter to the library yesterday, and came up with a bunch of slogans for the event, although my favorite one so far is Randy’s ‘NH Tor DHS a New One!’ What I love most about living liberty in New Hampshire is it gives me a driven, purpose fueled life!” High octane liberty is yours for the taking! Freedom reigned at the Kilton Library that night, and the Tor relay node is once again fully operational. As I say in my blog, it “was a historic day for internet freedom and privacy, and Lebanon, NH, was the location for the first pro-Tor protest in the world (thanks to all who came!). For me, it

was just what the doctor ordered: A shot in the arm for liberty!” Come take your shot. Come make a difference. Come see what thousands of principled liberty lovers can and ARE accomplishing. Come BE the free you want to see. Yours in peace and liberty, Carla Gericke FSP President a

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Modern Energy and Alternative Heating with Curt Bierly Are you Planning to Purchase an Alternative Heating Appliance for this Winter? There is a chill in the air. You begin to see a little color in the mountains as the leaves shed their green coat and put on a bright red and yellow one. The humming birds have left the sugar water feeder you so faithfully tended all summer. The longest day of the year (September 20) just recently went “speeding by.” Bottom line – like it or not, winter is just around the corner. Winter and keeping warm go hand-in-hand. Treat yourself this winter and provide a “warm place” in your home! You arrive home on a cold winter night and you’re COLD. Maybe you are returning from work or the grocery store, or possibly you had a few errands to run.

I know your house is warmish, say 70 degrees because you have it set back to save money on your energy bill; however, what you really need now is a nice warm place you can cozy up to and “soak up some heat.” A stove, fireplace or fireplace insert can provide that “nice, warm place.” Park yourself close to that source of heat and in a short period of time, you’ll move from COLD to WARM. The fuel that is used to “fire” the unit depends on your lifestyle, the amount of time you can devote to “gathering the fuel,” “tending the fire” and what your budget is relative to initial installation and operating cost. For this discussion, we will consider wood, coal,

wood pellets and gas (propane or natural). Last month we discussed wood stoves. This month we’ll take a look at Direct Vent (DV) gas stoves, fireplaces and inserts. DV gas units use outside air for combustion and vent to the outside usually through a 6” concentric pipe. As such, they are sealed from the inside environment and are not influenced by pressure changes inside the house —i.e. the operation of a range hood, a clothes dryer or a bathroom exhaust fan produces a negative pressure in the house. They are a great choice if you decide not to dedicate time to “gathering the fuel” or “tending the fire.” The heat begins automatically when

the unit receives a signal from a wall thermostat, a remote control, or you turn on a switch. Beyond providing a “warm place” in your home, a DV gas unit requires no electricity to operate and as such is a great emergency backup. Yearly maintenance is minimal, usually just cleaning the dust off the glass front. There are a great variety of styles that allow you to pick a unit that will fit your personal taste and budget constraints, and thus a DV gas stove, fireplace or insert adds comfort and beauty to your home. One stove pictured here is a contemporary Jotul GF-370-DV gas stove in ivory shown with the “river rock” burner media. Other burner media is available including traditional logs, tumble stones, black Starfire glass and

clear Starfire glass. It has accent lighting and a blower. Amazing!

Who ever heard of burning rocks! The other gas stove pictured is the more traditional Portland Model. Check out other Jotul gas stoves and inserts at www.jotul.com/us/ home. Gas units operate on natural gas or propane, which is delivered directly to the DV gas unit and thus requires no personal time. The efficiency of the units approach 85% and they require no fixed masonry chimney for venting purposes, although an existing chimney can be utilized. If personal time to “gather the fuel” and “tend the fire” is not considered, the operating cost of the DV gas units is more expensive compared to wood pellets, coal or wood. Bottom line if you are looking for a unit to provide your home with a “warm place” on that “cold winter night” that requires none of your personal time, a DV gas stove, insert or fireplace is the best choice. Curt Bierly is president of the bierly group incorporated of which Stanley C. Bierly (HVAC System Design and Installation) is a division. He graduated from Penn State with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and is chair of the Penn College HVAC Advisory Board. You can contact him at cbierly@bierlygroup.com. a

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Hillside Orchard News and Comments by Iddo M. Hostetler Hello to all of The Valley readers from Hillside Orchard where the leaves are turning and cream is for churning and wood is needed for burning. Yes, it is the time of the year that apples are to reap and pumpkins are in a heap, grapes are cheap and apple cider is a treat by the stove’s heat. It’s hard to believe that it is already the time of the year that farmers are hustling and bustling to nail the hatches down and make final preparations for “Old Man Winter.” There are seeds to save, apples to cave, people to shave and then we shouldn’t have anything to rave. If you are an orchardist, it also means cleaning all grass and weeds away from tree trunks, putting tree guards on, mowing one last time, applying vole control if you don’t have enough foxes and skunks for that. That’s right kkunks, those nasty little stink-

ers! It isn’t that bad, sure you run the risk of getting skunked every once in a while, but what is that compared to having rodent control in your orchard? As soon as most of the leaves have fallen, you can start pruning apples and pears, usually around deer season. Mentioning deer season already again, so make sure that your artillery is where it doesn’t get jumped on. 2014 was a bad fire blight year for most of eastern growers with 2015 not being much better in some places. It is important to make sure that all existing blight is cut out and removed from the orchard before new growth begins. Recently, I came across these sayings and decided to share them with you.

Be sure to put your feet in the right place then stand firm. The only place you will find success before work is in the dictionary. A true leader walks his talk. Progress has little to do with speed, but much to do with direction. The most important thing about a goal is having one. Experience tells you what to do, confidence allows you to do it. Goals are dreams with deadlines. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the conquest of it. There is only one way to fail and that is to quit. Let me win: But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. Invest in yourself. It will pay you for the rest of your life. So much for this time, Auf Weider Sehen a

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FALL FOR HUMMINGBIRDS CONTEST Attract Migrating Hummingbirds to your Feeders for a Chance at Prizes. Hummingbirds are being found with increasing frequency in the fall &winter seasons in Pennsylvania. About 99% of the hummingbirds that are found east of the Mississippi are Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, but sometimes during fall and winter other species of hummingbirds pass through Pennsylvania as they travel from breeding grounds in Alaska to wintering spots along the Gulf Coast. Ornithologists are very interested in learning more about these wayward little birds. Your participation can help contribute to the growing body of information about migrating hummingbirds. If you are able to get a confirmed hummingbird to visit your feeders, you can WIN a PRIZE. In addition, researchers with federal banding permits would like to band the late season hummingbirds, if the homeowners are willing. NOTE: Maintain a clean feeder whenever you leave it out for birds. It is recommended that you clean the feeder at least weekly, more often if the sugar mixture gets cloudy. The mixture for the feeders should always be 4 Parts Water to 1 Part Sugar. No additives or dyes are ever needed. If temperatures drop below freezing, bring the feeders in overnight. It is a myth that keeping feeders up will prevent them from migrating in the fall. They will come and go as they please. We are only helping them fuel up in their journey. PRIZES: Any hummingbird species that can be confirmed will be entered into a $100 Drawing. Any species other than Rubythroated Hummingbird will automatically Win $25. This contest will run from 10/01/15 to 01/31/16.

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“Lend a Helping Hand.” This is the theme for this year’s annual fund raising campaign at the Mifflin County Library. Did you know that with your free library card you can do amazing things? Here are some examples: use a library computer or iPad; download children’s, young adult and adult eBooks or eAudio books to your mobile device; get tax and rebate forms; help an important child in your life become a reader; attend programs on a variety of topics; read the latest issue of magazines or newspapers; check out a “Playaway,” an MP3 audio book to listen to while you exercise or drive to work; oh and yes—check out a book! All the time, patrons ask me, “How many books can I check out?” I hate to answer this, especially to kids. I know some kids who would check out the limit if they could. The limit on your library card is 100 items! Now, we have had some families and teachers check out close to 100 things—they bring in boxes and

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one even brought in a wagon! I tell the children that the limit is “whatever number your mom says.” We are able to provide you with so many great books and programs because of your generosity. The annual funding-raising campaign is going on right now. You may have received a postcard in the mail with my smiling face on the front. If you have already given, Thank you! If you haven’t given, or if you haven’t received the postcard, please consider giving. The Mifflin County Library is your library, we are here to serve you and to offer you hours of reading enjoyment. Please recognize the value of the Mifflin County Library and the importance that a library plays in your life. You may mail a check or you may donate online at www.mifcolib.org and click on the piggy bank on the left. It’s not too late to show your support for the Mifflin County Library.

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Reprinted with permission by author Shawn Annarelli of the Centre Daily Times By Shawn Annarelli Soothing music played throughout Simply Health Salt Spa. As co-owners Marge Delozier and Nikki Santangelo like to say, the only side effect you get from a Himalayan salt room is 45 minutes of relaxation. Their clients get more than just relaxation, though. “The benefits are cumulative, so you may find relief for several days after your first visit, relief for a week or two after your second visit and so on,” Delozier said. The mother-daughter duo took a sit-down in one of their rooms in their spa, located at 1760 S. Atherton St., to talk about how a salt spa works. Q: What is a salt spa, and how does it work? MD: It is a room filled with Himalayan salt, and the quantity of salt is very important. We have 11 tons in our three rooms. The more salt the better for the client. It’s unique in that it’s anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. The reason you’d want to come in the room and sit for 45 minutes is because we all have inflammation. Every health issue that I can think of stems from inflammation, whether it’s asthma, arthritis, allergies, skin

issues, or migraines headaches. It may not all go away in one visit, because the benefits are cumulative. You may see immediate benefits, or it may take several visits depending on how chronic your inflammation is. Q: Do you have to replace the salt periodically? MD: No, and that’s a really interesting part about Himalayan salt. In our rooms (the salt is) already over 1,000 years old, and it continues to give you benefits. It gives off negative ions, whereas we are bombarded with too many positive ions from our computers, cellphones, TVs and microwaves. NS: And the rooms are climatecontrolled appropriately. Otherwise, we’d probably have to replace the salt. We have to keep humidity and everything at certain levels.

preventative health care, we’re also big on detoxing. When you’re sitting in the salt room, you’re also detoxing. In the room we’re in we do detoxing foot baths. We do that because we are literally subjected to thousands of toxins and chemicals every single day. Two generations ago we wouldn’t be having this conversation. Now, in our air, in our food, and in our water we are subjected to many toxins every day. We feel the more we can detox our bodies gradually, the more beneficial it is for our body. We also have a far infrared sauna working on the cellular level. This is known to get rid of things like Agent Orange in Vietnam years, and we have people using it now to combat things like Lyme disease. The more we can detox our bodies into a healthy, balanced state, the better off we are. Another service is the amethyst biomat. NS: That one has amethyst crystals that help to transmit infrared heat about 6 inches into the tis-

sues, so it’s also great for pain and inflammation. Q: You’re a mother and daughter team, so I was wondering how that works. Is mom still boss? NS: No. I think we work together and play equal roles. MD: It really works great. We’ve had wellness centers for the previous 10 years in Mifflin and Juniata counties, and it works great between us. We’re blessed that she has many areas of expertise that I don’t and that we complement each other very well. Q: How did each of you get introduced to the concept of a salt spa? MD: We were introduced to it together. One of our members at one of our wellness centers before (this one) had gone to the only other (salt spa) in Pennsylvania, in Carlisle. At that time I didn’t know what a Himalayan salt room was, and they said we should do it. I thought, ‘nope, I don’t think so,’ but they knew how interested

and passionate we were about preventative health care, and they kept coming to us and telling us about their results. I decided I’d go see. Fortunately, Nikki and I are very healthy and didn’t see night and day differences right away. Nikki’s husband, however, saw night and day differences. We did our research and built our first salt room in Mifflin County a few years ago and then we moved here about two years ago. Q: What was the driving force to

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Q: Have you always enjoyed going to spas? MD: No, and really we only call this a spa because it is a relaxing atmosphere, but it’s not your typical spa where you get your toes and your nails done. Those things are really nice, but this is a healing spa. Both Nikki and I have been very interested in preventative health care, and that is what this is. It can help prevent things as well as turn things around. Q: Do you have more services than the salt spa? MD: Because we’re so big on

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Atmosphere,

the Artist’s Friend September and October seem to have far more foggy morn-

Grazing Holsteins, Oils, 11x14 inches

ings here in the ridge and valley region than the rest of the months

combined. It must be something about the cooler nights and shortening daylight hours. Fog creates a heightened sense of depth and mystery in a landscape that works very well for the artist. The trick to depicting fog, mist, or other “heavy” atmosphere is working with very subtle variations of light and dark as well as almost gray colors. Atmosphere and distance diminish both contrast and color intensity, moving everything toward a neutral gray mix of all colors. Fog makes this happen at much closer distances. While I normally work mostly in oils, foggy scenes work very well in acrylic paints, so I often use these at this time of year. I can use the thin layering that acrylics are so good at to make subtle adjustments until I have just the right degree of things “almost disappearing” in the mist. The two paintings shown here were both done in late September from scenes photographed in Brush Valley near Rebersburg. Foggy landscapes create a sense of mood and tranquil mystery that appeals to most of us. Art that creates a mood or other emotional response is usually the most meaningful to us, whether it is a painting, song, poem, or other creative expression. You can see these and

Slow Lane, Acrylics, 16x20 inches

others that I’ve been painting this fall at the Green Drake Gallery in Millheim. Also at the Green Drake right now, you can see the special show of Botanical Photography by Gerald Lang and Jennifer Anne Tucker. These large, beautifully printed close-up photographs of flowers and plants are exquisite in their detail, composition, and color. Jennifer is also an expert herbalist and will be giving and artist’s talk about their process

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and the plants themselves at the opening reception. The reception was Friday, October 2 and the show will run through the end of November. The Green Drake’s scheduled hours this time of year are Fridays 4-8 pm, Saturdays 10-7, and Sundays 12-4, and by chance or appointment. You can find the Green Drake online at greendrakeart.com. a

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Mail Pouch Books by Carleen B. Grossman Autumn is here with tones of yellow, orange and red leaves. I love this time of year and am always spellbound when I see the leaves especially those red ones. I thought it might be fun to do a theme for my Mail Pouch Books using the color red! I was surprised to find three new 2015 books that had the color red in their titles. Thus, I have written three reviews of NEW books that I think you will enjoy during this upcoming autumn season.... inspired by the color red!

tim of a violent purse-snatching. She stays at a hotel during the night because all her keys, cell phone, money and other necessaries were in her purse that was just snatched. While at the hotel sleeping, she develops a subdural hematoma from the bang on her head that she received during the attack by the purse snatcher and she slips into a coma. Meanwhile, a bookstore owner finds her bag, minus its money, phone, and any

THE RED NOTEBOOK By Antoine Laurain Copyright 2015 159 pages I LOVED THIS SHORT BOOK! I highly, highly recommend it to you. It was written by a Frenchman and takes place in Paris but certainly could be any place in the world. It is a love story filled with self discovery and wrapped in a bit of mystery! A woman becomes the vic-

having read this novel. RED: A Crayon’s Story By Michael Hall Copyright 2015 40 pages (levels Preschool -5th grade) If you have children in your family, you might be interested in this picture book with multilevels of meaning for different age levels! A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as “red” suffers an identity crisis in this new picture book. It is about being true to your inner self and following your own path despite obstacles that may come your way. a

Ed’s Railroading News by Ed Forsythe

Once again it’s end of SUMMER, wow where did all the time go? Well, I guess time just flew by, ticked away, morning broke and before we knew it, it was dinner time again. When I was a youngster, beside the door going into the gym at the Lewistown YMCA there was a sign that said “Time is so valuable that God gives it to us only one second at a time.” For some reason, this sign’s message has always stuck with me along with the sign on the outfield wall of the Dickson Field Little League baseball field that said, “A man never stands so tall as when he stoops to help a boy.” For some reason, I just felt like passing along these little tidbits. Hope you enjoyed them. For the most part vacations are over since the kids are back in school, but for those who are retired there are still many things to enjoy right here in our own back yard. Recently, there were two people in my train shop that

obvious identifying features. He uses clues and deductions to find her 4th story flat, where he is unexpectedly entrusted with taking care of her beloved cat (who adores him) while she is in the hospital in a coma. He is afraid, though, once she comes out of the coma, to introduce himself to her. Delightful developments ensue, as the woman now seeks the wonderful man who rescued her purse and cared for her beloved cat while she was hospitalized. This was such a fun and intriguing book!

France is suffering from a summer heat wave. A war hero is being held prisoner in an abandoned barracks. In front of the door to his prison, a mangy dog barks night and day. Miles from where he is being held, in the French countryside, a young woman works the land, waiting and hoping. A judge whose principles have been sorely shaken by the war is traveling cross country. All three of these character’s lives come together in this intriguing story and the dog helps to determine their destinies! This is a rich yet simple story that deals with the human spirit, loyalty and love! You will feel enriched by

were from the Lehigh Valley area. They were camping locally and were looking for things to enjoy in our area. I guided them to our Chamber of Commerce office to get instructions to take the tour of all the murals in the area. I hope you all have taken this tour on your own as it is indeed a really fun way to see much beauty right here at home. Speaking of right here at home, even though it is in the next county over, the Rockhill Trolley Museum is still open weekends for your historical enjoyments. Coming up soon will be the Fall Spectacular on Saturday October 10th from 11:00 to 8:00 and Sunday the 11th from 11:00 to 4:15. The next event in October would be the Halloween Costume Days on the 24th and 25th from 11:00 to 4:15 where each costumed child with an adult will ride for FREE. For more information please checkout, rockhilltrolley. org.

Not too far into the future will be the Ice Festival in Lewistown, the Mifflin County Model Railroad Club Open Houses, The Shining Light event at Kish Park, The Christmas parade, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ throughout the Christmas season and many, many more ways to enjoy our fine home town living. So watch the papers, listen to the radio and talk to friends about what’s going on in Mifflin County and make plans to attend these fine public events. Also, there are many ways to volunteer your time through many of these events. Just make a contact and say, ‘’I want to help.’’ Just think, with all these events and much more to do, the coming winter will be here and gone again and soon we’ll be planning vacations again. WOW, how time flies when you’re having fun. So, have some fun, ride the rails, visit our State and National Parks and Museums right here in good old Pennsylvania. Don’t forget to enjoy your trains around the Christmas tree. Remember, springtime is right around the corner. Happy Railroading, Ed a

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A Little Off the Top A New Wig Shop in Milroy

I would like to introduce everyone to my new Wig Boutique, here at A Little Off the Top salon in Milroy. I have added a new room to my salon just for wigs and hair pieces. I have found that there is a great need for wigs in this area, and not just for clients who are going through medical treatment. Wigs are convenient for anyone who: 1. Doesn’t have the time to style their own hair 2. Is trying to let their hair grow out 3. Wants to give their hair a break from chemicals or heat tools

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Life in the East End by Rebecca Harrop Fall is here in the East End. The leaves are turning, pumpkins are appearing everywhere, and the combines are eating their way through the cornfields. All the wonderful smells of fall are around us now. Fall mornings are so nice, you walk outside in the morning and if it’s not real foggy you can smell the ripe corn and other smells unique to fall. Just be careful because one other smell you notice a lot in fall is SKUNK! Those little beasts seem to be around more in the fall. A family of skunks lives in the culvert under the road beside our house and they are often in our yard. Dad and I have to watch when we go out to go to the barn in the mornings because sometimes we run into one. So far we haven’t had any problems, but the one morning Dad went out, started his truck, and was coming back in to drink his cup of coffee and he met a skunk at the porch. He had to wait until it decided to move on. So be careful. There are lots of fun fall activities going on now for you and your family. There are: pickyour-own pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and haunted hay rides open now through Halloween. Mums, pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, and hay bales for decorat-

ing are available at many roadside stands and local farm markets. Local apples and other fall fruits are appearing now. Hopefully soon one of my fall favorites, CIDER, will be ready. Our Family loves cider and making cider shakes. Cider shakes are a must have in our home from now until cider season is done. We like the unpasteurized cider the best; the pasteurized just doesn’t taste as good. I hope you all can get out and sample everything that is available now. I’m helping out “At The Barnyard” in Ferguson Valley again this year so stop in. Our farm is into the fall harvesting now. We just finished up cutting the corn silage and will start the high moisture corn soon. After we finish that, we will have soybeans and the remaining corn to combine. We will be stabling up the young cattle for winter and making sure the pens are clean and everything is in good working order. Every season has its own unique work and jobs that go with it, and I always think when we’re changing, that this one is the busiest. But then next season, I think the same thing, so they all are busy and have something different to keep things interesting. We are cleaning out the garden also. I picked our grapes and got a whole

bushel of concords. We will be making jelly with a bunch of them and maybe can some juice. We might send some to our family winemaker too. We have some nice apples on the three apple trees that we have. This year is the best that they have produced so far. The cabbage plants are looking good, so about the end of October, beginning of November we will be making sauerkraut. The Turkey Shoots have started out at the Bluerock Sportsman?s Club in New Lancaster Valley. I made it out for the first one. I had a good time, but I think I need to shoot my gun in because I did not do very well. My cousin Anthony did though, he got 2 turkeys! Way to go Anthony! I hope to get to more of the shoots this year than last year. If you have a good aim and like turkey, you need to come out to Bluerock Thursday nights at 7:00 pm and try your luck. The Mifflin County Farm Bureau is having the Fall Measure the Candidates event Oct. 21st at the Mifflin County High School. This is a good opportunity to hear from the candidates on the issues. Mifflin County Farm Bureau does their best to provide an equal opportunity, unbiased forum for the candidates and voters of Mifflin County. Please support this event by attending. And the refreshments are awesome. The Farm Bureau ladies provide tasty treats you will enjoy. That’s all for this month from the East End. Happy Halloween. a

Cave Echoes from page 23 dive into the salt spa business? NS: Two things: first, we were looking to expand our old wellness center. When this came about, we learned how effective it was and added it to what we have. Second, because my husband has major allergies and for him there was an instant result. He always had major allergy reactions when he cut the grass. After one visit in a salt room, it took him six weeks to have a reaction. That was amazing. The other testimony in my family was when my first son was 5 months old, I’d take him into the room at least once a week when we built it, and he didn’t get sick until he was 2 years old and in day care. I felt it really helped to boost his immune system. Q: So anyone can use it? NS: We have children, adults, everyone. People that get inflammation in their joints come in

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regularly. We also have all ages of people that come in with respiratory issues, and they find relief too. Q: Why’d you make the move from Mifflin County? MD: Our lease ended, and we found this to be a better location. We were pulling people in from all over, from here, Lock Haven, Williamsport, Altoona, and we felt this would be a more central location. Q: How was the move with all of the salt? MD: We had one large room there and had 7 tons of salt. We moved that and imported the other 4 tons once we got here. We’re not repeating and reliving that. We’re staying here. Shawn Annarelli can be reached at 235-3928. Follow him on Twitter @Shawn_Annarelli. a

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Incentivizing Efficiency

By Mike Arblaster, Program Coordinator Performance Systems Development Homebuilders in Pennsylvania now have an additional incentive to build energy-efficient homes. The Pennsylvania Energy Efficient New Homes Program, offered by FirstEnergy’s Pennsylvania utilities, provides financial incentives to builders of new homes that are more efficient than code. For each newly built home serviced by Penelec or West Penn Power that achieves 30 percent energy savings over code, the builder is eligible for a rebate of $350 plus 10¢ for each kWh saved annually over a reference home built to the standard 2009 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC). Homes that meet ENERGY STAR® V3.0 certification and achieve a minimum 15 percent energy savings are eligible for additional incentives, with a rebate of $400 per home plus 10¢

for each kWh saved annually. For a home to qualify for the program, it must be located within the service area of FirstEnergy‘s Pennsylvania utilities (Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, or West Penn Power). Participating homes that are not ENERGY STAR certified must have a certificate of occupancy date on or after February 1, 2015. Qualifying ENERGY STAR homes must be occupied on or after October 28, 2009, for Met-Ed, Penelec and Penn Power, or June 1, 2013 for West Penn Power. Improvements to a home’s building envelope and installed energy consuming equipment that can result in energy savings include: • Effective Insulation Systems An effective insulation system ensures even temperatures throughout the house, lowering utility

Essential Oils from page 14 tion. It occurs on first exposure to a substance, but on this occasion, the noticeable effect on the skin will be slight or absent. However, subsequent exposure to the same material, or to a similar one with which there is cross-sensitization, produces a severe inflammatory reaction brought about by cells of the immune system (T-lymphocytes). The reaction will be represented on the skin as blotchy or redness, which may be painful to some individuals. The best way to prevent sensitization is to avoid applying the same essential oils every day for lengthy periods of time and reduce your risk by properly diluting! Yes, ALWAYS dilute! Once an individual has become sensitized to an essential oil, the reaction is usually permanent. At the very least, it takes several years before the oil can be reintroduced without causing further irritation. • Keep essential oils away from the eyes and mucous membranes. Some EOs are mucous membrane irritants and will produce a heating or drying effect on the mucous membranes of the mouth, eyes, nose, and reproductive organs. These include: Bay, Caraway, Cinnamon, Clove, Lemongrass, Peppermint and Thyme. If essential oil droplets accidentally get into the

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eye (or eyes) a cotton cloth or similar should be imbued with a fatty oil, such as olive or sesame, and carefully swiped over the closed lid. And / Or, Immediately flush the eyes with cool water. Essential oils are highly flammable substances and should be kept away from direct contact with flames, such as candles, fire, matches, cigarettes, and gas cookers.

Last, but certainly not least... this will be a controversial point, BUT…here is some information on using EOs internally. Practitioners, aromatherapists and multi-level-markers agree that ingesting essential oils does affect gut flora, which is the 4 pounds of bacteria lining your digestive tract. The disagreement lies in whether or not it supports a healthy or harmful balance of flora. I am going to copy a few statements from the IFA, the AIA, and the NAHA. These are all highly reputable groups of educated Aromatherapists that DO NOT have an agenda on selling any particular brand of oil. 1. The International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical

costs and improving quality. The quality insulation also keeps a home much quieter. • Tight Construction A tightly sealed home improves comfort and air quality by reducing drafts, moisture, dust, pollen, pests and noise. The tight construction will lower utility and maintenance costs. • Efficient HVAC Equipment Energy-efficient HVAC systems are quiet and regulate humidity to improve comfort while using less energy to operate. • High-Performance Windows High-performance windows use advanced technologies to help keep a house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. • Efficient Lighting and Appliances Energy-efficient products such as lighting, fixtures, fans and appliances help further conserve energy throughout a home. • Third-party testing for quality assurance A HERS Rating, utilizing the Aromatherapy. Here is a copy of their code of ethics: No aromatherapist shall use essential oils for internal ingestion or internal application nor shall any aromatherapist advocate or promote such use of essential oils unless the practicing aromatherapist has medical, naturopathic, herbalist, or similar qualifications and holds an insurance policy which specifically covers the internal application of essential oils. 2. The Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA) does not endorse internal therapeutic use. Here is a copy of the internal use statement from their website: “AIA does not endorse internal therapeutic use (oral, vaginal or rectal) of essential oils unless recommended by a health care practitioner trained at an appropriate clinical level. An appropriate level of training must include chemistry, anatomy, diagnostics, physiology, formulation guidelines and safety issues regarding each specific internal route (oral, vaginal or rectal).” 3. The National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) warns, “Do not take essential oils internally without appropriate advanced aromatherapy education and understanding of the safety issues involved in doing so.” Many individuals through-

Home Energy Rating System, informs potential homebuyers about the overall energy performance of a home. Through an industrycertified, third party inspection of each participating home, a HERS Index score is provided to the homeowner. A lower score means less wasted energy. There are many reasons why a builder should get involved with the Pennsylvania Energy Efficient New Homes Program. Energyefficient homes, and ENERGY STAR certified homes in particular, have shown to sell faster and for more money than comparable non-certified homes (based on average sales price and time on the market). Builders who participate in the program will also receive free technical training, marketing materials and recognition on the program’s website. Customers who want a more comfortable home and lower utility bills are wise to encourage their homebuilders to participate. A certified HERS rater provides an independent verification of the home’s insulation quality, an evaluation of air sealing pracout the United States and the world are utilizing essential oils internally. Most are doing so without appropriate knowledge or understanding of how, when, how much, what essential oils, for what purpose, how safe they are, etc. While the NAHA does not support the uneducated use of essential oils internally, we are dedicated to providing education in this area so that internal use is better understood, and if done, is performed safely and effectively. In my 15 years as a practicing Massage Therapist, and in studying many different natural remedies, one thing I read time and time again is: FIRST; DO NO HARM. That’s why ingesting essential oils should be at the end of your natural remedies list. Start with options that have no potential for harm! There are so many other ways of using EOs. Though there are a lot of warnings about safe use of essential oils, they are wonderful natural remedies when used cor-

tices and advanced testing of the heating and cooling systems. This verification provides the peace of mind that homes are consistently and more uniformly cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. In today’s housing market, homebuyers look at many houses and weigh countless options before they ultimately choose the house that they will call “home.” Partner with the Pennsylvania Energy Efficient New Homes Program to build more efficient houses that stand out from the rest, providing homebuyers with more comfortable, durable and efficient homes. For more information go to energysavepa-newhomes.com or contact: Mike Arblaster, Program Coordinator Phone: 814-282-3689 E-mail: marblaster@psdconsulting.com

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rectly. I hope that this article does not discourage anyone from using essential oils, but rather encourages proper research and safety first! Next month: Just HOW do Essential Oils help us fight infections and keep up our immune system? Thank you for reading and as always: I would like to personally invite you to stop in at Shade Mountain. We are a small family owned business and we LOVE company! We just expanded our production and would love to give you a tour. We make all of our products here onsite: FRESH! Soaps, Crèmes, Bath Bombs, Lip Balms, Body Butters, Facial Soaps, Facial Moisturizers…and more. We will give you a FREE sample and, of course: smells are always free and encouraged. At last count: we had over 70 Essential Oils! Our hours are every Tuesday and Wednesday 9-4: Thursdays and Fridays 9-6 and now open EVERY Saturday 10-2. Hope to see you soon! a

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