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CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS Out & About
12 By Stephanie Lucas
Book Review 16 By J. Henry Warren
60 FEATURES
Profile
18 Bucks County Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence’s 18th Annual Pumpkinfest By Alina Makhnovetsky 22 Property Adjustment Corporation By Kerri Penno
42 Haunted Happenings
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26 Norristown Brick By Freda Savana
52 Think Pink
28 Fire Prevention Month
The 25th Anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. By Maryanna S. Phinn
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Health & Wellness 30 Floral Vale Spa & Salon By Alina Makhnovetsky
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66 It’s Tailgating Time By Dava Guerin
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letter from the publisher
Dear Readers,
October marks a month of change—trees begin to lose their summer green and don brilliant oranges, purples and golds. This month, we’re celebrating transformations by creating an even more enjoyable publication for our readers. The most obvious difference is our cover, which now features a new matte finish. There are many exciting changes to come just in time for the New Year, so we’ll be sure to keep you posted as we are constantly growing, both as a magazine and as a community. There’s nothing like spooky Halloween festivities to herald in the fall season, which is why we are showcasing the best of the best in Bucks & Montgomery counties. We are proudly sponsoring this year’s Masquerade OH-9, held by CB Cares (www.cb-cares.org) at the Town & Country Players on October 24th at 8pm, so be sure to grab some friends and buy a ticket for some frightening fun! Also in this month’s issue is a feature on the 25th Anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’ve highlighted regional and local charitable groups who are devoted to informing people about the disease that an estimated 192,000 females will be newly diagnosed with in 2009. I urge everyone to help the battle through donating, volunteering, taking action and learning more about the disease and the options available to those who fight against breast cancer every day of their lives. Feel free to join me as I participate in an event which I co-founded, “Brews for Boobies 2 (www.brewsforboobies.com),” an annual pub crawl for breast cancer on October 3rd. The event will be taking place in Old City and Center City in Philadelphia, with all proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Lastly, I hope you enjoy our gorgeous fall fashion feature as much as I do. As the photographer’s assistant, I must admit that seeing the spreads come to life made nearly falling in a stream with couture-clad models completely worth the moment of panic!
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11th Annual “Paws 4 Life” Dog Walk Saturday, October 10 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Bring your four-legged friends of all shapes, sizes, and breeds to the Gilda’s Club annual dog walk. You and your canine friend will be walking in Warminster Community Park for a good cause. Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley provides a meeting place where people living with cancer can find support through each other. Their ultimate goal is to provide families with the resources they need to live a full life after receiving a cancer diagnosis. Besides the walk, there will be contests, music, food, raffles and much more. It is twenty-five dollars per leash and you can register online at www. gildasclubdelval.org or call (215) 441-3290. Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley is located at 200 Kirk Road in Warminster.
A Weekend of Fall Fun at the Morris Arboretum Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 from 11 to 3 P.M. Mark your calendars for a whole weekend of fall fun at the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill. Why travel when the Morris Arboretum presents a perfect weekend getaway right here at home! The weekend includes: an XPN Kids Corner concert with John Flynn, making Garden Headdresses, 30 designer scarecrows on display, spectacular fall color as seen from the treetops of Out on a Limb, Great American Lighthouses at the Garden Railway display, and the ever-popular Fall Festival. Morris Arboretum is located at 100 E. Northwestern Avenue in Philadelphia. For more information, visit www.morrisarboretum.org or call (215) 247-5777.
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book review “House of Ghosts” Book review and author interview. By J. Henry Warren “House of Ghosts” reads as if Raymond Chandler had written
Herman Wouk’s “Winds of War.” If you love detective stories or historical fiction, this new novel from Bucks County writer Lawrence Kaplan is the book for you. The story revolves around the question: “What if the Allies had attempted to disable the Nazi death camps in their bombing missions over Europe?” Was it possible an effort might well have saved hundreds of thousands of innocent lives? “House of Ghosts” offers a carefully reasoned suspenseful “edge of your seat” alternative view of why those bombings never occurred. Lawrence Kaplan’s epic tale begins in August of 2000 when Preston Swedge, a wealthy alcoholic recluse and World War II veteran, dies in Westfield, New Jersey. At his neighbor’s estate sale a retired local police officer, Joe Henderson, discovers government documents detailing 1944 bombing raids into Poland, along with a yellowing diary from the same year. Inside the diary Henderson reads about a daring attempt by a Jewish-American bomber pilot to defy his commanders and drop his explosives on Auschwitz’s killing complex where nearly 300,000 captives were about to be murdered. When we first meet ex-cop Joe Henderson, there is some question as to whether this beer-guzzling, pill-popping, hard-boiled cynic has the guts to take on neighbor Preston Swedge’s whole houseful of WWII ghosts but Henderson is quick to charm as the plot jumps into high gear. The tale speedily embarks on an entertaining crusade for truth culminating in a shocking revelation when he tracks down the last living witness who can solve the mystery of why the raid never happened. Joe Henderson experiences personal redemption while seeking to bring justice and closure to the heroic actions of the Jewish-American bomber pilot Paul Rothstein who defied Allied authorities in his attempt to destroy Auschwitz from his B-17 Flying Fortress. Epic in its breadth, this novel sweeps effortlessly from contemporary Westfield, New Jersey to the Princeton University of 1939 and on to the aerial battle above Italy and Poland in 1944. Along the way you’ll meet up with notables such as Charles Lindbergh, Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau, Jr., and General Fulgencio Batista of Cuba. Kaplan has done his homework well. “House of Ghosts” offers an illuminating inquiry into less frequently discussed events of WWII and the Holocaust raising questions about the geopolitics of our modern-day world, which more than half a century later, still reverberates from the acts of Nazi genocide. In my recent interview, Kaplin said, “I spent many hundreds of hours researching in the Firestone Library at Princeton University and
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conducted personal interviews with military veterans. I learned the bombers who flew over Auschwitz were members of the 15th U.S. Air Force based in Italy and flew forty-plus missions astonishingly in the same section over Poland. No attack was ever made; no attempt mounted to save the 700,000 Hungarian Jews who suffered there, awaiting the ultimate outcome—death, either from gassing, beatings, hanging or starvation.” “House of Ghosts” captures a time, a place, an era, a zeitgeist. Kaplan’s characters are Americans, from disparate social classes and ethnic backgrounds, who perceive the global war of the 1940s and their relationship to it in startlingly different ways. Kaplan has a keen understanding of human nature as well as of the period of 20th century American history he focuses on. “House of Ghosts” is one of the most uniquely conceptualized, fascinating novels published in recent memory and well worth your reading time. Author Lawrence Kaplan is a 1979 graduate of New York University School of Dentistry, runs a dental practice in New Jersey, and lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with his wife, two dogs, four cats, and a parrot. “House of Ghosts” is his first novel. “House of Ghosts” is published by Westfield Press and is available at all your favorite booksellers. ISBN: 978-0982411704 BL ____________________________________________________ J. Henry Warren is a Bucks County writer.
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Left: Area artists carve giant 100-300 pound squash into spectacular creations at Pumpkinfest. Right: Hayrides are offered for family and friends on the grounds of the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works in Doylestown.
Giant Pumpkins & Tons of Fun Bucks County’s Pumpkinfest rolls into town again. By Alina Makhnovetsky To officially mark the commencement of fall upon us, Bucks County is once again gearing up for Pumpkinfest. The event is the largest of its kind in Pennsylvania and has been held since 1991. And, with as many as 25,000 people coming through last season, this year, Pumpkinfest promises to tip over the scales with its giant squash competition, live music, crafts, prizes and continuous fun for the whole family. Originally, the fest was created in recognition of Red Ribbon Week, the largest drug prevention campaign in the country. “It was initiated to provide a healthy, wholesome family outing. There were very few fun activities that did not involve drinking. We sort of piggy backed on the existing campaign and combined with Red Ribbon Week and created Pumpkinfest,” recalls Beverly Haberle, Executive Director of Bucks County Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, Inc. “It was important to bring awareness and acknowledge how a community can be affected by drugs,” says Haberle. Currently, Pumpkinfest is the largest two-day drug and alcohol-free event sponsored by The Council, as well as, the Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Pumpkinfest will feature a live pumpkin carving competition followed by a lighting ceremony in the evening. A panel of judges will award the top craftsmen, while attendees may vote for the People’s Choice Award of Best in Show. Two stages, one devoted to children, will showcase live music and other productions, while the fest will also include crafts, games and various exhibits and a number of vendors. Clowns, magicians, square dancers, as well as, a petting zoo, hayrides, funnel cake, hot sandwiches, corn and of course pumpkin pie are all staples of the event. An assortment of inflated rides will also be available for children. Above all, the Council has managed to keep the event at a reasonable cost, recognizing the economically frustrating times. Besides the obvious enjoyment, The Council is devoted to conveying important messages about the prevention of underage drinking through a slew of Pumpkinfest activities. Haberle and her team, including the Central Bucks Drug Free Project, hope to spark conversations within families about avoiding underage drinking and drug use. “There will be 45 participating community groups coming to Pumpkinfest to help educate, empower, and
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Carved pumpkins are illuminated during a lighting ceremony and are on display for all to see. A panel of judges will award the top craftsmen, with attendants getting to vote as part of the “People’s Choice Award of Best in Show.”
is to make available resources and opportunities to those who need it in the community, by providing prevention seminars, consultation, education, advocacy, assessment, intervention and recovery support services. Most importantly, The Council’s chief focus is on its community. By inviting their neighbors, friends and all of Bucks County to its annual Pumpkinfest each year, the program is able to educate and expose and help countless of people. The Council spends countless time in preparation for the fall event, and virtually everyone in the community thinks of Pumpkinfest as the mark of the season. Gates open on October 17th & 18th at
noon and the festivities will end at 9pm. Admission for adults and teens is $5, admission for children is $3 and younger children are admitted for free. The grounds of Moravian Pottery & Tile Works will serve as the activity site at 130 Swamp Road in Doylestown. For more information on the Bucks County Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence or on Pumpkinfest, visit www.bccadd.org/pumpkinfest or call 1 (800) 221-6333. BL ________________________________________________________ Alina Makhnovetsky is a freelance writer who lives in Philadelphia, PA.
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Above: The administrative staff at Property Adjustment Corporation has been with the company for over 16 years. Right: President Kevin Kaufmann at the offices of PAC, located in Doylestown. Kaufmann has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry.
of past clients referring their friends and family to the company or through repeat business. PAC’s motto is “We make things right,” and its mission statement is “Develop enthusiastically satisfied clients while helping them in their time of need.” Kaufmann noted he gets tremendous satisfaction from helping a fire or flood victim in their hour of need—when their lives seem upside down and all appears lost. “When the dust settles after a catastrophic loss, our clients always remark that they had no idea how much work was involved and how glad they are that we were there to aid and assist them,” he reported. At PAC, you will never pay a fee to discuss your personal circumstances or to have a staff member come check out your situation. If you engage the company, they are paid on a contingency fee basis. If they don’t succeed in winning you a settlement, you don’t owe them a thing. The PAC staff is licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Georgia and Florida. PAC is a member of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters. Property Adjustment Corporation is located at 30 East Swamp Road in Doylestown. Call (215) 355-FIRE or visit www.propadj.com for more information. BL ________________________________________________________ Kerri Penno (kpenno@gmail.com) is a Conshohocken-based freelance writer. { 24 } BUCKS & Montgomery LIVING • october 2009
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Making a difference in customer service. By Freda R. Savana In business, there is no substitution for
superior quality, customer service or decades of experience. No one understands that as well as the people at Norristown Brick, where the client’s needs consistently come first. With an extensive product line of hardscaping materials in Montgomery County, Norristown Brick makes the art of transforming an outdoor space into a natural extension of your living area both beautiful and easy. “We deliver in one to two days,” said the company’s manager, Randy Swire, adding, “If we don’t have it we can get it quickly.” The company’s fleet of trucks serves customers from Collegeville to King of Prussia to the Main Line. A key supplier of highly regarded EP Henry products, Norristown Brick is providing all the materials for the Conshohocken Street Project, where pavers are being used to enhance street corners and sidewalks throughout the community.
Manager Randy Swire, who oversees a full-time staff of 14, said the company believes hardscaping forms the backbone of a homeowners’ yard or garden. Whether it’s a patio, deck, walkways, retaining walls or a combination of many elements, the hardscape is the framework for the property.
“Hardscaping is the most important thing in the yard. It’s your outdoor living space. It should come first, before planting, pergolas, lighting and all else.” Daron, who is also able to speak Spanish fluently for customers, tends the counter at Norristown Brick and works alongside Jessica, who gives a woman’s touch when needed and is able to handle all EP Henry orders and designs. “Hardscaping is the most important thing { 26 } BUCKS & Montgomery LIVING • october 2009
in the yard. It’s your outdoor living space. It should come first, before planting, pergolas, lighting and all else,” explained Swire. Determining the amount of hardscaping versus planting can vary depending on the yard’s size and how the homeowners want to use their outdoor space. For those who love to entertain, a large paved area may be desirable. A wide variety of planters, rock, boulders and other natural materials can be added to soften the look and break up the hard surfaces. In smaller back yards and common spaces the hardscaping can be used to provide greater usable space. Norristown Brick understands welldesigned hardscaping that uses the finest quality products can join a home’s outdoor living areas with the indoors. It offers distinctive boundaries and can carve out spaces for breathtaking outdoor rooms and much needed relaxation. It’s critical to have a comprehensive plan, where a landscape design takes into account an overall plan, design or theme, to avoid
Manager Randy Swire oversees a full-time staff of 14 employees who are dedicated to helping clients create a personal outdoor paradise.
a disjointed appearance. With the products offered by Norristown Brick, a landscape designer can create an outdoor living space that can be enjoyed for years, while adding value to a home or business. “Our hardscaping provides our clients with unmatched artistry and an obvious increase in the value of their home,” said Swire. The right elements can improve the appearance, value and function of your landscape. It can turn the natural features of your property into a living space or change that impossible slope into a terraced showplace. Norristown Brick can develop your ideas into solid plans and show you possibilities you never imagined. Landscape designers can choose from an extensive selection of everything—from flagstone or multiple styles of decorative stone to the highest quality products available for walls and walkways—with an EP Henry paver for every budget. With its emphasis on customer satisfaction,
every product the business offers and every job it handles comes with superior attention to detail, on-time delivery and unparalleled ease in selection and ordering. While residential customers make up the majority of Norristown Brick’s business, the company is also well equipped for commercial projects, which make up about 40 percent of its customers. In addition to its comprehensive selection of stone products, which can be viewed at its scenic outdoor display area, the company sells mulch, fill dirt, top soil and sand. Easy selection, easy ordering and easy delivery make working with Norristown Brick an experience to enjoy. Norristown Brick is located at 741 Forrest Avenue in Norristown. For more information, call (610) 539-1960 or visit www.norristownbrick.com. BL
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October is Fire Prevention Month. The history of National Fire Prevention Week has its roots in the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on October 9, 1871. This tragic fire killed some 300,000 people, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17,000 structures. Each year, the fire prevention campaign focuses on a different aspect of safety, from preventing forest fires to planning an escape route during a blaze. While the campaign lasts the entire month, most police and fire departments designate the second week of October as Fire Prevention Week, during which demonstrations and expos are held. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the theme for the 2009 Fire Prevention Week (FPW) campaign is “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned.” The 2009 Fire Prevention Week (FPW) campaign will be held from October 4th through 10th. During this week, attention will be focused on burn awareness and prevention, as well as keeping homes safe from the leading cause of home fires. We should all practice fire safety all year long. Many potential fire hazards go undetected because people simply do not take the steps needed to fireproof their home. By providing valuable information on fire and burn prevention and safety tips, the campaign aims to help the public keep their homes and its occupants safe from fire and burns. Testing the water before putting a child in the bath may sound like common sense. Wearing short or close-fitting sleeves when cooking on the stovetop may seem obvious, but it is often overlooked. This and other simple actions may be all it takes to prevent devastating burns.
• Someone was injured in a home fire every 39 minutes and roughly eight people died in home fires every day during 2007. • About 1/3 of home fires and deaths happen in the months of December, January and February. • Burn injuries result in hundreds of thousands of emergency room visits a year. Thermal burns outnumber scalds nearly two-to-one. • Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, accounting for 40% of reported home fires and 36% of related injuries. • Smoking materials (i.e., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc.) are the leading cause of fire deaths (roughly one in four) in the United States. • The most common items first ignited in home smoking-material fire deaths were upholstered furniture and mattresses or bedding. • Space heaters result in far more fires and losses than central heating devices and have higher risks relative to usage. • Electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in 25,100 reported home structure fires in 2006. • Smoke alarms play a vital role in reducing deaths and injuries from fire and have contributed to the almost 50% decrease in fire deaths since the late 1970s. Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms save lives and protect against injury and loss due to fire. • While 66% of Americans have an escape plan in case of a fire, only 35% of those have practiced it. • One-third of American households who made an estimate thought they would have at least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life-threatening. The time available is often less. And only 8% said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out! Don’t wait until disaster strikes to find out about fire safety. For more information, visit NFPA’s website at www.nfpa.org. BL { 28 } BUCKS & Montgomery LIVING • october 2009
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Opulence and comfort find a new home at this Bucks County getaway. By Alina Makhnovetsky
“A woman who invests time in herself exudes confidence and a woman with confidence can achieve anything” says Dana Weissenberg, co-owner of Floral Vale Spa & Salon. Weissenberg and partner Kelly Lepre understand the importance of taking time out for yourself, not only because they work full-time, or even often, over-time, but because they are also mothers and wives. And, while most of us believe a spa outing is a luxury, Weissenberg and Lepre know from experience, it is actually a blessed investment which promptly bursts out into all aspects of daily life, bringing a jolt of rejuvenated energy amongst the typical chaos of our often crowded lives. Weissenberg, an online media specialist by trade only stepped into the spa business recently, when her husband Dan presented her with an opportunity to invest into the Bucks County salon, along with good friend and business partner Philip Lepre and wife Kelly. For the Lepre’s the step was more natural as Kelly had over 17 years of experience in the business with an already built in following at the spa, as the head nail technician.
Soon, Floral Vale Spa & Salon received a major décor face-lift and also an expanded it’s services with an addition of hair styling. Incredibly, the new owners excitingly kept the majority of the staff and continued with the plethora of services already offered such as waxing, nails, massage therapy, facial treatments and make-up. “We really wanted to create a space for women that would feel like a home, away from home,” says Lepre. “Every woman needs that time, even if it is only an hour,” chimes in Weissenberg. What makes Floral Vale Spa & Salon feel like the prime getaway of Bucks County is the comfortable, down to earth atmosphere, as well as its flawless blend of warmth and sophistication. Here, the upscale theme extends toward services and care instead of attitude, and creates for an inviting personal time. The intimidation factor is gone and aestheticians, stylists, technicians and massage therapists, feel more like your girlfriends–a deliberate creation of the owners. “We have 18 female employees and we are all friends and our guests sense that,” notes Lepre. “One of my personal favorite treatments that we offer is our
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facial,” says Lepre. “You get facial therapy, as well as, a scalp, shoulder and arm massage,” continues Lepre. Weissenberg, on the other hand, boasts the newly added Brazilian Keratin hair treatment as a must. “It’s a deep conditioning formula for your hair and it is an ideal treatment to receive after the summer months of frying your hair in the sun and at the beach,” suggests Weissenberg. Other invigorating services include a hot rocks massage, detoxifying mud wrap, aromatherapy pedicure and tons of treatments that keep regular customers spilling into the salon with booked monthly and weekly appointments. To give back to a community that graciously welcomed them, (Floral Vale Spa & Salon just won the Best of Bucks title), is running a contest this month in search of Woman of the Year. “We want to reward and pamper a woman who has had a tumultuous year. Whether she prevailed against an illness, has family in Iraq, or overcame a difficult time, we wanted to help,” explains Weissenberg. The lucky lady, who you can nominate via the spa’s website, will receive a full day of treatment at Floral Vale and an expert
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wardrobe consultant will donate a couture outfit. Weissenberg is also in the process of getting a local restaurant on board for a complimentary dining excursion. “The community has been so supportive of us that we really feel privileged to be able to do something wonderful like this,” says Lepre. The spa also has plans to hold a fundraiser and other various events in the neighborhood for “sticking with us,” says Lepre. While the expectations for today’s women are exceedingly demanding, countless experts agree, taking time out for you, amidst a hectic schedule is absolutely vital. Precisely why, Weissenberg and Lepre created a space for women who promote a tranquil, social environment that is inviting and most importantly, not overwhelming on the pocket. “I most want for spas to become part of every woman’s over all well being,” says Weissenberg. And, with the right attitude, spectacular services and a pressure free salon, the two new business owners just might start a must trend in Bucks County. Floral Vale Spa & Salon is located at 117 Floral Vale Boulevard in Yardley. For more information, call (215) 968-8881 or visit www.thefloralvalespa.com. BL _________________________________________________________ Alina Makhnovetsky is a freelance writer and lives in Philadelphia, PA.
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By Jeanne Criblear
Dr. DeBias performing Active FX procedure on patient for facial skin tightening and resurfacing.
In today’s image oriented society, there is a desired endpoint to always look and feel your very best for your age. While this “looking your best” today could involve different levels of invasiveness and risk, most people obtaining rejuvenating procedures choose non-invasive, non-surgical, low risk and minimal downtime treatments. Historically, these were noted as “cosmetic” procedures signifying some surgical aspect to the procedure or performed by a surgeon. Today, the grammatically correct word to signify these beautifying or other rejuvenating procedures is “aesthetic” which connotes non-surgical procedures which are performed by both aesthetic physicians and non-physicians. The paradigm shift has occurred. Over fifteen years ago if you asked someone what was available to significantly rejuvenate one’s face your answer would be surgical (cut and pull) and deep phenol peel. Today if you asked the same question you receive a myriad of answers, mostly non-surgical including the most popular of which is laser resurfacing and skin tightening. Other treatments would involve other light sources, medical microdermabrasion, chemicals peels, and injectables including dermal fillers and Botox.
New vs. Old Mindset Before the advent of laser technology and present aesthetic treatments, most people had to resort to an invasive surgical procedure such as a facelift or lid tuck to obtain an improvement. These results were “quick fixes” and not natural offering varying levels of risk and irreversibility. We’ve all seen results of this type of rejuvenation strategy. Today, the idea is to perform little or no invasiveness to achieve a more natural result and to be able to perform these procedures intermittently as needed to keep pace with the patient’s aging process. Dr. Glenn DeBias, founder and medical director of The Institute for Laser and Aesthetic Medicine in Doylestown, PA states “rather than attempt to make someone look twenty years younger than they are with unattainable results, the goal today is to help someone look refreshed for their age giving them their best natural look. Then if you could continue to treat them and intervene as often as requested by the patient you can keep them looking their best safe and natural despite the fact they have to age. “At The Institute we have the most comprehensive collection of skin tightening and resurfacing devices in the Delaware Valley. The most
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popular and longest studied of these devices is the CO2 laser which today is used in a fractional technique,” says Dr. DeBias. DeBias owns five fractional CO2 lasers which are used at his facilities. He has received international acclaim for developing the first fractional CO2 procedure in the world. He has performed over 4,500 of these procedures over the past five years and is considered the expert and most experienced physician performing fractional CO2. “Fractional equals forgiving”, DeBias states. “Before fractional technology, it was not uncommon for overzealous or poorly skilled and inexperienced physicians to overheat the skin causing scarring or loss of skin pigment. Active FX is our most popular fractional procedure involving a 12 minute in-office procedure with 4 days of redness afterwards. The results are nothing less than spectacular with extremely high patient satisfaction. Most patients are so satisfied that they wind up coming back once or twice a year to repeat the procedure as a maintenance strategy.” The procedure has been dubbed by DeBias’ patients as the “proverbial fountain of youth”. Other popular fractional devices at The Institute include the Titan, the Affirm and the Starlux 1450 and 1540 wavelength lasers. The Titan is a no downtime infrared flashlamp that takes approximately thirty minutes to perform and stimulates collagen production for four to six months. The Starlux and Affirm lasers are also non-ablative and offer a similar collagen building matrix that refreshes your look. { 36 } BUCKS & Montgomery LIVING • october 2009
“The doctors who consistently obtain the best results are most likely the ones that have the most experience and best technology.”
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How to Choose the Right Aesthetic Physician In order to accurately credential or qualify a potential treating aesthetic physician, need to ask the right questions. How many of these procedures have they done? How long have they been doing them? How many do they do in an average week? Do they train other physicians on this type of procedure? There is no board certification that is AMA or AOA recognized in this subspecialized area of medicine. “The doctors who consistently obtain the best results are most likely the ones that have the most experience and best technology,” says DeBias. “There is also a level of skill and art to round out the equation for optimal results.” The Institute owns over 45 lasers and light sources and has performed over 100,000 procedures to date. Most procedures performed at the Institute incorporate the use of at least one of these devices to perform: hair removal, pigmented lesions or vascular vein removal, tattoo removal, skin tightening/resurfacing as well as rosacea, acne, vitiligo, and psoriasis treatments. Another popular procedure is SmartLipo—involving a laser fiber to liquefy problematic pockets of fat which are subsequently removed via aspiration. The skin is also tightened by the laser as the fat is being melted. Other non-laser aesthetic procedures include microdermabrasion, chemical peels, dermal fillers, Botox injections, permanent makeup and therapeutic facials.
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Exceptional Growth for The Institute The Institute has continued to experience phenomenal growth over the past eleven years as evidenced by the opening of a second facility in the Lehigh Valley 4 years ago and the opening of a third office in King of Prussia in November 2008. We have a very high retention of existing patients who are satisfied and return to the office. The King of Prussia office is growing exceptionally well despite the current economic conditions in the country. “We offer patients a highly skilled and experienced staff utilizing the best technology available to achieve optimal results at a fair price,” says DeBias. Most of our patients are very satisfied as indicated by their repeat treatment and maintenance as well as their referral of friends and family to the facilities. “Most of our new patients have either had treatment at other facilities and have not been happy for one reason or another with their previous treatment. Some new patients are brand new to the procedures and some have been satisfied at the facilities but are trying us out to see if better results are available,” says DeBias. The Institute for Laser and Aesthetic Medicine is located at 110 Hyde Park in Doylestown; 1030 Continental Drive in King of Prussia; and 1655 Valley Center Parkway in Bethlehem. For office hours, to schedule an appointment or for more information, visit www.ilamed. com or call 1-(866)-48-LASER. BL _________________________________________________________ Jeanne Criblear is a freelance writer from Doylestown, Bucks County.
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October rings in the time of the year when orange and black reign and widespread fascination settles on all things spooky. Brimming with historic sites, fall festivities and tales of long ago, Bucks and Montgomery counties offer visitors endless Halloween haunts. Whether you prefer tractor-pulled hayrides or theater adaptations of your favorite scary story, we’ve got you covered for the area’s most chillingly fun festivities.
Frighteningly Fun Festivities: All Hallow’s Eve Festival at Pennypacker Mills 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473 October 17 from 1-4pm (610) 287-9349 www.historicsites.montcopa.org Bring the family and your friends to this fall celebration. Take a tractor-pulled hayride through the meadow, paint a pumpkin to take home, enjoy making kid crafts, jump in the hay pile, play bean bag toss, do gravestone rubbings, shuck corn the way farmers did one-hundred years ago, and step up and try your hand at crushing apples to make apple cider using a cider press!
PumpkinFest and HorrorFest at Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley PA 19067 Through October 31 from 11am to 5pm (215) 968-1670 www.shadybrookfarm.com Bring the family for a day of fall fun down on the farm at Shady Brook Farm! Admission at PumpkinFest includes hayrides to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkins, inflatable amusements, live entertainment, Barn of Horror, Jr., Alien Encounter, SBF 500 Racetrack, themed play areas, a straw maze, barnyard animals, pig races, a giant corn maze and much more! 19th Annual Halloween Safehouse Treat Trail 724 N. Adams Street, Pottstown October 30 from 6-8pm (610) 323-7300 x 10 www.fvymca.org
CB-Cares Masquerade OH-9 at Town and Country Players 4158 York Road, Buckingham, PA 18912 October 24 at 8pm (215) 489-9120 www.cb-cares.org Do not miss one of the best Halloween parties in Bucks County! CB Cares is hoping that all you groovy guys and ghouls will join them to experience this wildly popular happening. This “grownups only” costume party continues to creep with popularity and attendance. A fall fabulous boo-fey of tricky treats will be served along with seasonal adult beverages. Prizes will be awarded in 6 categories: Most Hysterical, Best Celebrity Look-Alike, Best Time Period, Most Horrifying, Most Original Couple and Best Overall Costume.
The Pottstown YMCA is hosting their 19th Annual Halloween Safehouse Treat Trail! This year, come and see who or what comes alive at a Halloween Night at the YMCA! Open to children 12 & under accompanied by an adult, the admission is a canned food item. The Treat Trail is provided by local organizations, businesses and volunteers and includes music by SS Entertainment, a little magic courtesy of Joe Magic and some surprise Halloween tricks and treats. The YMCA Halloween Safehouse has become a Pottstown Halloween tradition, so be sure to join them this year for some family fun!
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Sleepy Hallow Hayrides 881 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940 Every Saturday and Sunday through October 31 from 11am to 3:30pm (215) 860-6855 www.activeacresfarm.com Ride in a haywagon to the pumpkin patch and pick up your own pumpkin at Active Acres Farm. Be sure to stay and enjoy their many other fun fall activities. Kids love the farm and there is always so much to do! Enjoy their refreshments at picnic tables and watch as the kids have fun on the inflatable haunted house and hang out with the farm animals. A 6-acre corn maze is also available for those who are a bit daring. There’s no better place to spend a fall afternoon! Gasper Home & Garden Center Fall Festival! 316 Tanyard Road, Richboro, PA 18954 October 10 and 17 from 11am to 4pm (215) 396-2880 www.gasper.net Join Gasper Home & Garden Center for their fall festival and create your own scarecrow. Bring your own worn-out clothing and they will supply the straw, twine, pins and paint you need to make your own genuine scarecrow. Pumpkin carving and painting will also be offered, with their staff artists available to help visitors carve and decorate their pumpkins. Refreshments are served and parent supervision is required.
DelVal College Farm Market 2100 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 Daytime fun offered Saturdays and Sundays through October 25 from 11am to 4pm Flashlight fun offered October 9-10, 16-17, 22-24 and 30 from 6:30 to 9pm Halloween Haunting from October 22-24 from 7pm to 9 or 11pm (215) 230-7170 www.delval.edu/themarket Whether taking a hayride through a pumpkin patch or watching the children have fun on inflatables and pony rides, visitors and shoppers have a wide array of family fun awaiting them at The Market at Delaware Valley College. The Market also offers flashlight fun in the evenings, with family-friendly bonfires and hayrides. For those who are looking for some good oldfashioned frights, prepare to be scared at Halloween Haunting, presented by the students at Delaware Valley College from October 22nd through 24th starting at 7pm.
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Solly Brothers Farm 707 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 28974 Every Saturday and Sunday through October 31 from 10am to 4pm (215) 357-2850 Join Solly Brothers Farm for fun festivities for the whole family! From tractor and wagon rides, to apple and pumpkin picking, they have a wide variety of autumnal celebrations that will make you leave wishing it was October all year round. The staff is filled with generations of experience and will be there to educate children about the farm and crops. The country store is a must to stop and see, with delicious prize-winning pies and baked goods and farm fresh produce!
Creepy Horror Picture Shows:
Dracula at Tri-County Performing Arts Center 245 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 October 8-October 25 (610) 970-1199 www.tripac.org Get ready for Halloween thrills and chills with the play based on the novel by Bram Stoker. A young friend of beautiful Lucy Seward dies unexpectedly and now Lucy is ill too. Her wellmeaning father and fiancé consult the specialist, Van Helsing to seek a cure. Their mysterious new neighbor, Count Dracula, appears to be unusually attracted to Lucy’s predicament. Van Helsing is the first to realize the Count’s true nature, and together with Dr. Seward and Jonathan Harker, seek to destroy Dracula. { 46 }
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We’re hoping all you groovy guys and ghouls will join us to experience this
wildly popular happening taking center stage at the Town & County Players. This “grown-ups only” costume party continues to creep with popularity and attendance. Get your tickets today! Prizes will be awarded in 6 categories:
Most Hysterical, Best Celebrity Look-Alike, Best Time Period, Most Horrifying, Most Original Couple, and Best Overall Costume. Grand prize for Best Overall Costume will be provided by CheapCaribbean.com. A fabulous boo-fey of treats will be served along with seasonal adult beverages. Advance tickets are $60/per person-$100/couple or $65/person-$120/couple at door. For more info visit www.cb-cares.org or to purchase tickets contact Kimberly Cambra, Executive Director: 252 West Swamp Road • Bailiwick Unit 5 • Doylestown, PA 18901
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Frankenstein at Dramateurs at the Barn Playhouse Christopher Lane and Rittenhouse Boulevard Jeffersonville, PA 19043 October 2-October 10 (610) 539-2276 www.barnplayhouse.org Rather than the common image of an inarticulate, lumbering, bolt-necked monster, the Creature of this adaptation of the Mary Shelly classic is restored to its original intent. He intelligently questions his existence and why he is shunned by his maker and by society. Filled with drama and tragedy, guilt and the journey to ease it, this play seeks to thrill as much as raise questions about man’s very existence.
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Tales from the Bayou at the Renaissance Artist Puppet Company 311 W. Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446 October 30-October 31 (610) 630-4259 www.lansdalecpa.org This is a show that will tickle your funny bone and raise the hairs on your arms. Two vignettes based on Bayou folklore. You’ll never guess what Mama is cookin’ up in her kitchen and Taley Poe is very determined to get back what is his. This is excellent family Halloween fun. Stories are told with shadow, glove and rod puppets. Ages 6 to adults.
Haunted Houses and Chilling Tales:
All That Remains: A History of Cemeteries and Funeral Customs at the Mercer Museum 84 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 October 25 at 1:30pm (215) 345-0210 www.mercermuseum.org Historian Bruce Stocking unearths the fascinating history of graveyards and funerary rituals, from ancient Egypt through the 19th century. The program features an illustrated presentation on gravestone art and evolution, and up close viewing of antique funerary artifacts from the collection of Robert Rees. Registration required.
Mercer by Moonlight 84 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 October 29-October 30 (215) 345-0210 www.mercermuseum.org What lurks in the shadows of the Mercer castle? Learn about the history and folklore of some of the museum’s more chilling or ghoulish objects, including the hearse, gallows, witch doctor’s canes, brooms and more on this seasonal nighttime tour. Sometimes fact is more fascinating that fantasy! Family friendly for ages 8 and up. Mercer’s Night Tales at Fonthill Museum E. Court Street and Route 313, Doylestown, PA 18901 October 23 at 6:30pm (215) 348-9461 www.fonthillmuseum.org Tour Henry Mercer’s castle home to learn about his love of detective and gothic literature, including the works of Edgar Allen Poe. The program concludes with a special dramatic telling of Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” by popular local actor, Grover Silcox. { 48 }
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Haunting Stories by the Bonfire at Pennypacker Mills 5 Haldeman Road Schwenksville, PA 19473 October 3 from 7-8:30pm (610) 287-9347 www.montcopa.org Storytelling around the bonfire, marshmallow roasting and things that go bump in the night. Some scary stories may not be appropriate for younger children. Ages 12 and up. House of Horrors at LuLu Shrine Center 5140 Butler Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 October 9-October 31 (610) 828-9050 www.lulushriners.org Board a creaky wagon that will transport you through the dead of night and dump you at the entrance to the deadly graveyard. Survive and find yourself at the entrance of the House of Horrors. Dare to enter to find horror at every turn. Valley of Fear & The Original Haunted Hayride 301 W. Bristol Road Feasterville Trevose, PA October 1-25, every Thursday; Nightly October 27-November 1 (215) 942-9787 www.valleyoffear.com Ride and walk through the deepest and darkest woods in Bucks County. Three chilling attractions are available to explore, including The Original Haunted Hayride, The Erie Miles Manor Haunted House, Captain Willies Shipwreak Cove and the Valley of Fear Haunted Walking Trail. Now in their 20th year of fear and fun, the Valley of Fear will have live bands, radio appearances, bonfires, prizes and nightly entertainment. Join them if you dare!
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Children’s Spooktacular Events & Parades: The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA October 3-October 31 (weekends only) (866) 464-3566 www.sesameplace.com
Sesame Place celebrates Halloween with The Count. This event is fun for the whole family to enjoy together! Guests are invited to visit Sesame Place dressed in costume, trick-or-treat throughout the park, walk through County’s castle, see the characters dressed in costume, ride hayrides and enjoy their all new Halloween-themed Elmo’s World Live Show. Mall-o-Ween! 160 N. Gulph Road, King of Prussia October 31 from 10am-1pm (610) 265-5727 www.kingofprussiamall.com Come join the King of Prussia Mall for trick or treat fun! Families are invited to bring their children in costume to trick or treat throughout the mall. Candy and other goodies will be handed out in JC Penney Court and at participating mall retailers. Have a happy Halloween! { 50 } BUCKS & Montgomery LIVING • october 2009
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The 25th anniversary of
National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month Because of its grassroots effort 25 years ago, the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization and many outstanding national, regional, local and charitable groups have worked tirelessly to inform people about the disease. By Maryanna S. Phinn
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reast cancer primarily affects women, but men are also diagnosed with the disease. In the United States, the National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 192,000 females and close to 2,000 males will be newly diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. More than 40,000 females and over 400 males die from the disease annually. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month started in October 1985 as an outgrowth of a week-long event sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians, AstraZeneca Healthcare Foundation, CancerCare, Inc. and its founding Board of Sponsors. Its mission was to promote more awareness of breast cancer and to encourage wider access to screening mammograms. This year, the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization (www.NBCAM.org) celebrates its 25th anniversary as a leading resource for patients, survivors, families, caregivers and the public for education and information on breast health and treatment. Because of its grassroots effort 25 years ago, the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization and many outstanding national, regional, local and charitable groups have worked tirelessly to inform people about the disease.
Local Breast Health Programs, Events and Support Groups In October and throughout the entire year, residents of Bucks and Montgomery counties have access to excellent breast cancer outreach and educational programs from local hospitals, healthcare providers and community support groups. This month, make the commitment to “think pink” and take advantage of the breast cancer awareness programs offered in your community—it may save your life or someone that you love.
St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne “It’s a wonderful program,” notes Beatrice Walker of Bristol Borough, a participant in St. Mary Medical Center’s “Promoting Healthier Lives for Women” breast health awareness program. Walker, 45, detected a lump under her arm near her breast but she was reluctant to seek medical help because she was unemployed and no longer had health insurance. A counselor referred her to St. Mary’s program and she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Walker is a mother of two children and she is a student studying to become a medical assistant. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy and has an excellent prognosis. “At
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St. Mary’s I’ve been treated like a queen from day one,” notes Walker, “I didn’t have insurance and I was never in this situation before. But everyone I’ve encountered from the hospital staff to the clinic have been just great!” St. Mary’s ongoing program provides uninsured Bucks County women age 40 and older with free mammograms, clinical breast exams, follow-up testing as needed and educational sessions on breast health and breast self-exams. A breast health event is held quarterly at the hospital and monthly at an off-site clinic. Although the program is fairly new, it is very successful, explains Debbie Jankowski, the breast health educator. The program started in October 2008 and by August 2009, 172 patients had received clinical breast exams, 132 patients had screening mammograms and 15 patients were referred for follow up or further testing. “The appreciation and gratitude many of these women express is incredible,” notes Jankowski. “I feel fortunate to be part of the team that provides this much needed service.” “Promoting Healthier Lives for Women” is scheduled for October 27 from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Regional Cancer Center in Langhorne. For more information, call (215) 710-2738 or visit www.stmaryhealthcare.org.
Grand View Hospital, Sellersville Throughout October, women can pledge to schedule their mammograms at community events including the Upper Perkiomen Chamber of Commerce Train Excursion on October 10 & 11 and The Peak Center in Lansdale Health Fair on October 23. “Employees Wear Pink Day” is scheduled for October 16. Local businesses will distribute pink ribbons, mints and breast health information all month long. In addition, Grand View’s cancer program will host a series of free support groups and seminars including “Three to Thrive: A Cancer Survivorship Event” on October 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The program, sponsored by the Grand View Breast Cancer Support Group, is for anyone diagnosed with any type of cancer and their loved ones. Participants learn about three significant aspects of survivorship including nutrition, physical activity and spiritual health. For information or to register, call (215) 453-4626.
Grand View Hospital performs about 10,000 mammograms per year at three locations including Sellersville, Harleysville and Pennsgrove. Approximately 120 to 140 patients are diagnosed with the disease each year. “Many people who are diagnosed find lumps themselves,” explains Suzanne Campbell, breast care coordinator and leader of the hospital’s monthly breast cancer support group. There is a 1 in 8 chance that a woman will have invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. “I strongly advocate monthly self-exams. Vigilance is the answer,” she adds. The American College of Radiology recently named Grand View Hospital Outpatient Center at Sellersville as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Facilities that receive this prestigious accreditation demonstrate excellence in all areas of imaging, personnel, equipment, quality control and quality assurance programs. The Sellersville Outpatient Center is accredited for digital mammography, breast ultrasound, breast magnetic resonance imaging and stereotactic breast biopsy. The Grand View Hospital Regional Cancer Center is a Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner. For more information, call (215) 453-4000 or visit www.gvh.org.
Comprehensive Breast Care Surgeons, Bensalem and Holy Redeemer Health System, Meadowbrook “Given that 75 percent of all breast cancers occur in women with no family history of breast cancer, it is critical for all women to do monthly breast exams and have annual mammograms after the age of 40,” notes Beth Dupree, M.D., of Comprehensive Breast Care Surgeons in Bensalem, an affiliate of Holy Redeemer Health System. Dr. Dupree and her associates, Drs. Stacy Krisher and Catherine Carruthers, treat diseases of the breast in women and men. Breast disease includes the treatment of non-cancerous breast disorders in addition to breast cancer. It is vital that women are aware of their personal risk factors, notes Dr. Dupree. “Once they know what their risk truly is, then their surveillance can be tailored to fit their risk profile,” she adds. Some major risk factors include: family history of breast/ovarian cancer gene (BRCA I-II); family history of breast cancer (men or women); previous history of an atypical breast biopsy; never having children; alcohol consumption (2-3 drinks daily) in post-menopausal women; higher body fat; smoking; and vitamin D deficiency. Drs. Dupree, Krisher, Carruthers and Dr. William Scarlett will be the featured panelists at a Breast Health Event at Macy’s at the Neshaminy Mall on October 7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about breast health while enjoying a light dinner, raffles and prizes. To register or learn more, call 1-800-818-HRHS. Holy Redeemer Health System’s Charles A. and Betty Bott Cancer Center is a member of the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Network.
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The Charles A. and Betty Bott Cancer Center at Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center is an accredited cancer program by The American College of Surgeons commission on cancer. They combine compassionate care with the latest cancer diagnostic and treatment services, in one convenient location. Beth Dupree, M.D., of Comprehensive Breast Care Surgeons in Bensalem, focuses her practice on breast cancer care, believing that using a holistic approach to healing a patient is extremely important.
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Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley, Warminster The Wellness Community at The Anne McCouch Center, Lansdale
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The Wellness Community of Philadelphia is one of 21 chapters nationwide. The nonprofit organization, founded in California in 1982 by a physician whose wife had breast cancer, provides emotional and social support to adults affected by cancer. “We work with adults at any age, any cancer diagnosis or any timeframe,” notes Kimberly Hinkelman, executive director of the Philadelphia chapter, “someone may be recently diagnosed or be a survivor for over 20 years.” The Philadelphia chapter was established in 1993 by a University of Pennsylvania professor who was a breast cancer survivor.
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“Every day at Gilda’s Club I meet the most courageous, funny, talented people who really get what is most important in life,” notes Cindy Della Vedova, chief executive officer of Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley based in Warminster. “It is such a privilege to lead such an exceptional organization where people can come free of charge for support when cancer strikes.” Gilda’s Club is a network of 26 affiliated clubs in North America. The clubs are situated in homelike settings symbolized by their red front doors. At Gilda’s Club, people of all ages living with cancer gather together with their families and friends in a warm and welcoming non-institutional environment for emotional and social support regardless of the outcome. Gilda’s Club is named in memory of Gilda Radner, a popular comedian from Saturday Night Live who died in 1989 from ovarian cancer. Its motto is: “Cancer support for the whole family, the whole time.” As a breast cancer survivor, Della Vedova knows the importance of the Gilda’s Club community. “Since my breast cancer diagnoses in October 2006, I understand first hand why this work is so important,” she notes. Della Vedova estimates that 39 different types of cancer are represented at Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley and breast cancer is one of its larger groups. Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley opened in 2003 and has welcomed over 1,700 families. It averages 7,000 visits per year and currently has more than 200 children and teens participating in its programs. The club offers members free support and networking groups, workshops and lectures, social events and specialized children’s activities. Community and health professional volunteers donate their time and services from all over the Philadelphia metropolitan region. Reflecting on her own experience with breast cancer, Della Vedova adds: “Behind Gilda’s red door of welcome there are always people who understand what you are dealing with and are able to offer support, guidance and information and laughter…just when I needed it most!” For more information visit about Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley, call (215) 441-3290 or visit www.gildasclubdelval.org.
Its satellite chapter in Lansdale opened in 2006 (though it existed at the Wellness Place beginning in 1999) and extends services to the community such as support groups, programs for caregivers, networking opportunities for people with specific types of cancer, educational programs, exercise and stress management activities, nutrition classes and social gatherings. The Wellness Community’s mission is to enhance someone’s health and well-being through a professional program of emotional support, education, and hope. It is based on a “Patient Active Concept” empowering people to take specific steps to make
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informed decisions about cancer and its treatment in addition to psychological, emotional, social and spiritual issues that may impact their health and well-being. All programs and services are provided free of charge. In July 2009, the national organizations of The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club announced a merger that will provide new avenues for shared resources, networking and expansion of services. The merger offers new opportunities for both organizations but does not affect the daily operations of local chapters. For more information about The Wellness Community’s Lansdale facility, call (215) 393-9105 or visit www.twcp.org. New volunteers are always needed and welcomed!
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Philadelphia MiMi Shanfeld, 67, of Yardley describes volunteering at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure every Mother’s Day as “a family tradition.” Shanfeld serves as chairperson of approximately 60 finish line volunteers at the popular 5K Race and Walk that starts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. She organizes and directs fellow volunteers with various event tasks as approximately 40,000 registered runners and walkers cross the finish line. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2010. It is one of the major fund-raisers of the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Affiliate that serves 13 counties, including Bucks and Montgomery, with community outreach
a holistic experience for men and women
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and grant programs in breast health and breast cancer education, screening, treatment and support. “My husband and I started volunteering at the race about 15 years ago,” says Shanfeld, “and now it’s a family thing. Several of our children and grandchildren also volunteer.” One reason she became a race volunteer was to learn more about breast cancer awareness. “I lost my mother when she was 55 years old and my grandmother to breast cancer,” notes Shanfeld who is a real estate broker in Bucks County. In addition to Race for the Cure and other fund-raisers held throughout the year, the Philadelphia Affiliate sponsors the annual Komen Philadelphia Pink Tie Ball, scheduled for the evening of October 17 at The Ritz Carlton Philadelphia. “For every advance in breast cancer research, you will find Komen dollars involved,” notes Elaine Grobman, executive director of the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate. The national organization distributed $100 million worldwide toward breast cancer research in 2009. “In the Delaware Valley in 2009, we gave $2.1 million toward education, treatment, awareness and early detection programs and over 10,000 women will receive free mammograms and treatment when needed,” Grobman adds. For current breast health and breast cancer information, call 1-877-465-6636 or visit www.komenphiladelphia.org. BL
_________________________________________________________ Maryanna S. Phinn is a freelance writer from Washington Crossing, PA.
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Whether you’ll be cozying up with a mug of cider, picking pumpkins with your loved ones, or heading out for a night on the town this season, you’re sure to fall in love with the latest shades and silhouettes. From sexy, strappy heels to knee-grazing boots, footwear is taking center stage this autumn, so kick off your fall fashions with these chic trends. Photographed by Steve Brown of Looking Glass Photography Makeup by Eleanor Santana of Paris Cosmetics Hair by Ellen Brown Modeled by Karen Vaccaro & Elizabeth Franklin
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On Left: Grey cashmere knit ruffled poncho by Minnie Rose ($305), Jeans by 7 For All Mankind ($180), Black studded belt by Leather Rock ($220), Gold necklace by Sweet Romance ($250), Chickie’s Daughter at 93 Old York Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 885-9077.
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On Right: Long sleeve V neck in Cheetah Black by Pete ($70), Black shirred-sleeve blazer by Elizabeth and James ($395), Black hook-and-eye leggings by David Lerner ($92), Pearl and chain necklace by A.V. Max ($86), Black argyle clutch by Monya ($95), Luna Chick at 10 Swamp Road Newtown, PA 18940 (215) 579-6110 | www.shoplunachick.com. Shoes, Berkley T strap heels by Michael Kors ($109), Velvet Slipper 10 S. State Street #A Newtown, PA 18940 (215) 968-1050 | www.velvetslipper.com.
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This Page: Pinecone puff shirt by Velvet ($54), Multicolor scarf by Michael Stars ($28), Cream crochet wrap by Lucky Brand ($149), The Shane skinny jeans-Raider by Genetic Denim ($198), Luna Chick at 10 Swamp Road Newtown, PA 18940 (215) 579-6110 | www.shoplunachick.com. Opposite Page: Blue and brown graphic blouse by Abstract ($130), Gold necklace by Sweet Romance ($150), Snakeskin belt ($120), Jeans by 7 For All Mankind ($180), Black leather boots by daniblack ($260), Chickie’s Daughter at 93 Old York Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 885-9077.
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Brown Gemma coat by Velvet ($231), Maroon wrap scarf-bordeau by Love Quotes ($80), Rising Starlet night light jeans by It!jeans ($77), Luna Chick at 10 Swamp Road Newtown, PA 18940 (215) 579-6110 www.shoplunachick.com.
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Purple and navy graphic blouse by Liquid ($170), Jeans by 7 For All Mankind ($180), Snakeskin belt ($120), Silver loop necklace ($80), Flower necklace with purple accents ($95), Chickie’s Daughter at 93 Old York Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 885-9077.
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food & wine
It’s Tailgating Time! It’s that time of year again, when family and friends gather in stadium parking lots for America’s favorite block party! By Dava Guerin
It could be any neighborhood block party in Bucks or Montgomery
County on a crisp, fall weekend—the smell of charcoal on the grill; colorful decorations adorning folding tables with hot dog rolls, ketchup, mustard, potato salad and chips for all; men sporting green Eagles Jerseys; women swapping recipes; and everyone bonding, thanks to one overriding tenet— “if it’s Sunday during football season, it’s time to party.” America’s biggest block parties take place in America’s newest neighborhoods—at stadiums—and at least during football season, the neighbors seem to all get along. Just ask the self-appointed “Commissioner of Tailgating,” Joe Cahn, a former New Orleans chef who tailgates in stadiums approximately 46 times a year and knows these “neighborhoods” well. For Cahn and many others, tailgating provides the total game day experience, and turns ordinary parking lots into a sports fan’s home away from home. He even has a website, www.tailgating.com, which gives advice on how to create the perfect tailgate experience. According to the “Commish,” tailgating either originated with the first game of football—Rutgers versus Princeton—in 1869, or at Yale in 1904 when fans packed picnics or grilled beside their carriages. Of course, now the carriages are out; the 27 million Americans who tailgate annually come together in buses, RV’s, stretch limos and Hummers, and yes, sometimes simple cars, to form what Cahn calls, “the last, great American neighborhood.” “I often say that tailgating is like a wedding reception—everyone wants to be there—even if they can’t make the rehearsal dinner or the ceremony,” Cahn said. “Another reason for its soaring popularity is that we’re all so technologically isolated because of the proliferation of cell phones, iPods and computers, so tailgating
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is a very real way of making a human connection,” he added. What does the “Commish” recommend? He says to: dress in team colors; plan your menu; make a list of the items you need; fly a flag; decorate your site in team colors and pennants; meet your tailgate neighbors; share your food and swap recipes; leave the area clean; and bring antacid, comfortable shoes, sun block, jumper cables, and of course, a friend. Chef Jim Coleman, who owns Normandy Farms restaurant in Blue Bell, PA, is not only an award-winning chef, author, television and radio personality, but also a former high school football player who happens to love tailgating. Recently, he was one of the judges for a national search for the best tailgate recipe in the nation, created by H. J. Heinz. For the past eight seasons, the company has had the naming rights to Heinz Field, home of the 2006 Super Bowl Champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers. “It’s gotten to the point that the folks who take their tailgating seriously, take their cooking even more seriously, and plan their menus with the same level and care that I would,” Coleman said. “Some of the recipes I tested along with the Heinz chefs were absolutely fantastic, and it’s amazing to me how much creativity is out there.” One winner of the Heinz tailgating contest, Patricia Harmon, is a 66-year-old Beaver County, Pa. retiree who has entered more than 500 online cooking contests over
the past 12 years. This former courthouse secretary-turned-recipe contest connoisseur has won $10,000 in cash, an all-expense paid trip to Italy, and hundreds of free products for her many creative recipes. However, despite her many prizes, she is most proud of her winning tailgating treat, known as “The Best Wurst Chicken Caliente Sandwich.” “I turned my love of cooking into a hobby, and it’s especially rewarding to offer tailgaters out there an easy-to prepare recipe that will be a big hit with their friends and fellow tailgaters alike,” Harmon said enthusiastically. One of the joys of tailgating is that it brings people with a common interest together in a celebratory setting. This nuclear, yet, diverse, family of tailgating enthusiasts spends game days cavorting, screaming, laughing, and overeating, all in the spirit of the moment. Nicole Allen, 27, a communications manager for Apple Tours, has been an avid tailgater at the Eagles games since she was 17. “I enjoy tailgating at sporting events because you meet fascinating people who share the same interest in sports,” she said. When asked what her favorite tailgate experience was, she recalled one of the last games held at Veterans Stadium. “I was grilling hamburgers and hot dogs and hanging out in the back of my Jeep. Everyone was very excited that day. It was a special moment because we all had a place in our hearts for the stadium, and it { 69 } BUCKS & Montgomery LIVING • october 2009
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was the last time we would see it before it was demolished.” Allen has some tips for tailgaters, too. “I suggest they get there at least four hours before the game, secure a parking space, and make sure the grill is turned off before putting it back in the car when they leave.” Another veteran tailgater, SEPTA Transit police officer and Havertown, Pa. resident, Michael Boring, 38, aka: “Itchy,” whose website, www.eagles-tailgate.com, features his own tailgating take, believes the experience provides “the most electrifying environment imaginable.” “Tailgating has become a time honored ritual. It has evolved from an Ivy League picnic to an elaborate pre-game food and drink fest. The passion and camaraderie are among the best feelings one could have,” said Boring. “The majority of those who attend are close friends, but not in the generic sense. They are more like family, only missing the blood lines. They share the same passion as I do about the Eagles and tailgating.” So the next time you think about a place where everyone gets along, no one locks their doors and fun is shared by all, look no further than your nearest stadium parking lot. It’s a block party in America’s newest neighborhood, and a touchdown for anyone lucky enough to live there for a day. BL
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It’s an exciting time of year to visit The Washington Crossing Inn in Upper Makefield Township. The historic landmark just introduced a high-noon tea service and its highly-anticipated fall dinner menu will soon debut. And, what could be more enticing on a damp, chilly afternoon than its new three-course “Lunch by the Fireplace”? The tea service, which started October 1st, “offers something special and unique to the area” says Executive Chef Jessica Campbell. “It is served with as much elegance and class as a five-course meal, but without the longer wait time.” Reservations for tea time, held from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. daily (except Mondays, when the Inn is closed) are preferred to ensure attentive service. Guests are served tier-style, and can choose from an assortment of teas or fresh-pressed coffee. Pastries and small cakes, baked by Award Winning Executive Pastry Chef Benjamin Estep, are served along with tea sandwiches. Sandwiches have varying accompaniments. Lastly, guests can indulge in a decadent dessert and an assortment of homemade chocolates and truffles from Naked Chocolate Café, one of the Inn’s corporate partners. The delicious treats are also available for purchase onsite. Parties of 10 or more are served family style and receive a 10 percent discount.
With the change of seasons also comes an updated menu. “When I came here a little over a year ago, I revamped the entire menu with great response,” Chef Campbell says. “While favorites will remain, we will introduce exciting new additions and expand menu collections. For instance, vegetarians can choose from Ratatouille Casserole, featuring eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, onions and peppers with Provencal herbs and ricotta cheese over jasmine rice and also Homemade Potato Gnocchi, which includes sautéed spinach and toasted pine nuts in a sundried tomato pesto sauce. “I like to accommodate everyone,” Chef Campbell says. With the arrival of autumn, Chef Campbell will now use seasonal ingredients such as squash and pomegranates. And, classic dishes will get an innovative twist. For instance, traditional wedge salad, which typically features iceberg lettuce, will now be served with baby Boston butter lettuce. Their twist to a traditional surf and turf is a homemade surf and turf ravioli duet, which features filet mignon and asparagus paired with a lobster and smoked tomato in a classic Beurre Blanc. Chef Campbell’s ideas for the new fall menu, debuting November 6th, have recently been offered as specials to determine guests’ favorites. “The most overwhelming response { 72 } BUCKS & Montgomery LIVING • october 2009
has been for an appetizer called lobster pot pie, which is served with fresh lump lobster meat, wild mushrooms and French beans in a lobster Américaine sauce in a puffed pastry vol-au-vent. Guests have insisted that it be included on the new menu,” she says. Beginning October 15th and continuing through March (excluding December), the Inn will feature “Lunch by the Fireplace,” a hearty three-course meal. For $11.99, guests will enjoy a soup or salad, entrée and dessert. “New owners Dr. Eli Mordechai and Jerry Moradi gave us the tools to introduce a lot of new ideas into the restaurant,” Chef Campbell says. While Chef Campbell’s creations will surely delight guests’ taste buds, their other senses are in for a treat as well when visiting the Inn. Guests dine in an intimate, colonial atmosphere; cozy rooms contain just six to eight tables, notes General Manager Alex Bielanski. Seven working fireplaces enrich the ambiance. The Inn’s site served as a ferry crossing from the late 1600s until 1834. In that year, the first covered bridge was constructed across the Delaware River (from then-called Taylorsville to New Jersey), thus ending the ferry’s necessity. In 1919, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania changed the name to Washington Crossing. In 1932 the parcel where the Inn is located was bought by William Haven and his wife, who turned it into The Washington Crossing Inn. Since then, it changed ownership multiple times over the years. Most recently, it was purchased by brothers Mordechai and Moradi on May 18, 2009. In addition to its restaurant service, The Washington Crossing Inn is an ideal place to host an event or meeting. The Inn is located at the intersection of routes 532 and 32 in Washington Crossing. For more information call (877) 882-1776 or visit www.WashingtonCrossingInn.com. BL
_____________________________________ Karen Appold is a Royersford-based freelance writer (www.WriteNowServices.com).
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october 7 Bucks Fever Filmfest Awards
11 Spiced Apple Sundays: Stop by Chaddsford
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23 Fall Invitational Craft Show at
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Winery in Peddler’s Village for a sampling of delicious wine punches, featuring their Spiced Apple Wine. Chaddsford Winery Tasting Room & Wine Shop, 2450 Street Road, Lahaska | (215) 794-9655, 11
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10 Laerenswaert: Come out for this hands-on colonial crafts fair with demonstrations of early American domestic and agricultural skills. Peter Wentz Farmstead, P.O. Box 240, Worcester (610) 584-5104, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. (www.peterwentzfarmsteadsociety.org)
10 11th Annual “Paws 4 Life” Dog Walk: Each year, hundreds of families, friends and their dogs participate in this dog walk, with a full day of canine-inspired fun. Warminster Community Park and Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley Clubhouse, 200 Kirk Road, Warminster | (215) 441-3290, 9 A.M to 1 P.M. (www.gildasclubdelval.org)
10 The Prosperity Experience: Master life coaches Jon Satin and Chris Pattay will give you powerful tools and exercises that will raise your level of awareness so you can achieve prosperity. Doylestown | (215) 794-0135, 1 to 5 P.M.
16 Fall Juried Show: Join the Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists for their fall juried show. Philadelphia Inquirer Building, Route 23, Conshohocken | (610) 292-6084, 11 A.M. (www.mcgopa.org)
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25 Singles Intro to Stress Relief Vinyasa Yoga: Join Meet Market Adventures and other likeminded singles for this morning of mind and body connection. Ryah Yoga, 424 E. Elm Street, Conshohocken | (610) 834-1551 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (www.ryahyoga.com)
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30 Latin Night Dance Party: Heat up your Friday night by dancing the meringue, salsa, reggaeton and bachata! Lounge at The Nevermore Hotel, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope | (215) 862-5221, 10 P.M. lessons, 11 P.M. to 2 A.M. dancing (www.thenevermorehotel.com)
18 Mainstreet Brass Quintet: Join Music at Abington for a performance by the Mainstreet Brass Quintet, which formed in 1986, and will be presenting a varied program of brass quintet literature from the 17th century to Fats Waller! Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Road,
31 Angels, Devils and Spirits: An Unearthly Afternoon at Glencairn Museum: Trickor-treaters young and old will make Glencairn their first stop this Halloween! Glencairn Museum, 1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn | 1 to 5 P.M. (www.glencairnmuseum.org)
Day features private homes open for touring, tea time, and a wide variety of entertainment and crafts. Olde Towne section of Bristol Borough, 100-600 blocks of Radcliffe Street | (215) 781-
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