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After Darkness...Light

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After Darkness...Light

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September | October Features

60 Six Degrees with

Emmy-Nominated Paul McCrane

46 Going Green with Style:

Introducing Local Living Green

32 Get the “Fork-1-1” on the Season’s Best Flavors

66 “Inn” Famous Lodgings:

Secrets of Local Haunted Haunts

out & about

observations

good deeds

10 Our Top Picks of the Month 14 Community Efforts

Habitat for Humanity Deploys “Brush with Kindness”

socially speaking

15 Recent Happenings in the Area

good reads

19 Observe National Literacy Month and Read One of Our Recommendations

travel

22 Savor the Grape and

Explore the Best Vineyards

44 Keeping the Lines of

26 Reflect With Us on the 10 Year Anniversary of September 11

Communication Open Help prevent drug and alcohol abuse by talking about it with your kids

family

senior perspective

38 Why You Should

Do Less for Your Kids Paul J. Donahue, Ph.D., a nationally-recognized clinical psychologist, explains how “less is more”

41 The Economics of Ergonomics Take it from Dr. Roger Saias, pay attention to posture now and prevent pain later

43 Read Your Children Well Drew Giorgi explains how reading nurtures deep thought and plays a part in on-going brain development

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45 Words and Wisdom

fashion

76 Get a Glimpse

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profiles

65 Dr. Robert Lantzy

“Going Green”

70 Q&A St. Luke’s A Comprehensive Guide to Leading-Edge Options in Breast Cancer Treatment

cultural corner

78 Q&A Dr. Kent Mueller

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46 Introducing Your Guide to

57 Take a Stroll Around Valley

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publisher’s page As our cover emphasizes, the darkest passages eventually yield to a brightness that cannot be extinguished. It isoften through these challenges that

we emerge stronger than our former selves could have imagined. One of the ways we create the space for light and rejuvenation is though legacy, and the preservation of memories. Through foundations and monuments we create space meant not for mourning but for remembering the lives that touched us. And it is through these efforts that new ideas are ignited and shared, and through these communities of thought and compassion that together we transcend the trials of the human experience. As many of you know, August 19th was the one year anniversary of my son Danny’s passing. Only through this profound loss and anguish, only after my life was abruptly changed on every level, was I able to see how important it was to take action for something that was bigger than I was. I founded DannysDream.org this year to help raise funds to support programs that build self-esteem, self-respect, and self-belief, especially in children. When children understand the potential of their dreams and believe in their ability to fulfill those dreams, they will. I have experienced a personal transformation through grief, and have arrived at a new outlook that shines its own kind of light. It is no coincidence that this publication has undergone its own evolution and it is with great pride that we launch Local Living Magazine LLC, under Warren Media Group, Inc. The new entity is a consolidation of our three former titles and represents a quantum leap into the era of meaningful communication. In taking on my new role as Publisher (from Director of Operations), it is my goal to continue growing our readership as well as our geographic coverage with engaging editorial and a show of support for the best-in-class businesses and service providers. “ Your Home. Your Community. Your Life.”

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editor’s note in 1995 i got together with a small group of friends who wanted to write and publish what would have been the first and only lifestyle magazine in doylestown. We called it Kazoo and worked busily compiling

lists of provocative editorial ideas and local merchants likely to buy ad space. For all the vim and vigor we started with, other priorities typical of being twenty-something won out, and each of us went our own way. After eleven years in NYC, I am pleased to say that I am back in Doylestown and I finally have my Kazoo. As the new Editor-in-Chief for Local Living Magazine, I am compelled by the same reasons I was back then to contribute to a thriving exchange of ideas, inspiration, and creativity. Our region is rich with art and history, ingenuity and entrepreneurialism. There is a vitality here that draws others to experience the simple joys in life as well as the refined cultural reputation earned here over time. Local Living Magazine celebrates all of this. I am joined by other new key team members. Kimberly Cambra has come onboard as our Food Editor. Kimberly will bring to your table a distinguished culinary background and meals to remember — practical ways to bring gourmet into your everyday. Enjoy her column, “Fork-1-1”. We show our solidarity with “going green” by welcoming Stephanie Berardi, the inspiration behind Local Living Green. Her graduate studies at Penn University, on her way to being LEED certified, propel her to share with you timely and thoughtful ways to join in on the preservation of our natural resources for generations to come. Our design continues to be crafted entirely by Sherilyn Kulesh of Kulesh Design Group. We are fortunate to retain the services of Dava Guerin, our People Editor. Deeply entrenched in a career-long network that includes everyone from folks on the “Hill” to Hollywood celebs, she has the pulse on people making a difference.

Share Y our Favorite Pictures with Local Living Magazine As much as we love hearing from you, we want to see you too. We invite you to send us photos featuring you, your family (including your pets!), or friends and neighbors enjoying a copy of Local Living Magazine. include what you love about your neighborhood and we’ll feature the submissions in our november/december holiday issue.

Beth D’Addono is our Travel Editor and she’s claimed her space in print as well as in the blogosphere with www.travelunchained. Wherever you go, she’ll make sure you take in what can’t be missed. The magazine’s Director of Photography is Amy McDermott, with an eye for images that speak. Also featured are new contributing writers, Donna Dvorak, Drew Giorgi, and Dr. Roger Saias. Last but not least, our most veteran driving force is Karen Lavery. Though her role from Director of Operations to Publisher has just changed, she remains at the helm as our savvy navigator. Enjoy.

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out & about Our Top Picks of the Month

Peddler’s Village Scarecrow Festival Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18

Create and take home your very own scarecrow in our Scarecrow Making workshop, a family favorite for years! Presented by Peddler’s Village at Peddler’s Village, admission is $25 fee per family. (Reserva(Reserva tions recommended.) Pumpkin pie eating contests at 3 p.m. both days, live entertainment and pumpkin painting on Sunday. Stroll among the many colorful scarecrows on display throughthrough out the Village.

2011 DogDaddy Fest Saturday, October 1

Calling all dogs and their humans! DogDaddy. org and the New Hope Chamber of Commerce present the second annual DogDaddy Fest to be held at New Hope Solebury High School, in New Hope, PA., on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. DogDaddy Fest will bring together education, activities and fun for both you and your four-legged friends. A portion of the proceeds will benefit DogDaddys’ Dog Food Drive. All of the Dog food and donations collected will be donated directly to local and na-tional shelters, rescue organiza-tions and the non-profits attending the event. Along with the festivities there will be a dog food drive benefitting Fisherman’s Mark Food Pantry of Lambertville N.J. Please donate pet food and pet treats to this worthy cause. Donations can be made directly to Fisherman’s Mark Food Pantry. Activities include square dancing for dogs, obedience training, pet adopadop tion, and pet costume parade, dock divdiv ing, agility training, a dog biscuit eateat ing contest, live music and much more. The festival is designed to both educate and entertain with a wide array of on-site seminars on topics such as how to cook for your dog, holistic practices, traveling with your pet and dog training.

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DogDaddy Fest features over 70 vendors specializing in pet care products and services. And for their humans - authentic barbeque from Bitter Bob’s BBQ and Comfort Foods, Bison Burgers and Bison hot dogs, Goodnoe ice cream, Piazzas bakery, and much more! There will be hayrides for dogs and their human pals (courtesy of Thorpe Farm), a local live blues band, and Holy Crepe’ will provide human and Doggie Crepes’. “DogDaddy Fest was created as a celebration of dogs and the infinite happiness that they bring to our lives,” says Dave Decker, creator of DogDaddy.org. “This event will provide pet owners with the tools and information to enrich their dog’s lives while also bringing together friends, family and dog lovers alike to enjoy a fun and entertaining day. We hope this to be one of many great dog-themed festivals for years to come.” The event will take place outdoors – rain or shine. “Dog-cams” throughout the festival will broadcast DogDaddy Fest live via the Internet for a truly global canine experience. Tickets for DogDaddy Fest are available online at dogdaddy.org and are $7.00 for adults; children under 12 are free.

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out & about Our Top Picks of the Month

28th Annual Merrymead Harvest Days! Friday, September 30, 2011

Don’t miss this classic celebration of the season. Located in Worcester Township at the heart of Montgomery County, Merrymead is a family owned and operated working dairy farm and farm market. On Friday September 30 there will be storytelling and lighting of “The Great Pumpkin”! The line-up includes music by Steve Pullara (children’s entertainer) at 6:45 p.m., and Storytelling & Lighting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $2.00 per person. From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. hayrides will be available (for an additional charge). Great family fun!! Please note: if there has been significant recent rainfall our extra field parking becomes flooded, so please call ahead at (610) 5844410 to confirm scheduled events.

Spiced Apple Sundays at the Winery in Chadds Ford, Chester County Sundays, October 9, 16, 23, and 30

Take a drive to the country to enjoy the splendor of fall foliage, the sights and sounds of harvest, and the mouth-watering aroma of hot mulled Spiced Apple Wine! Relax and picnic on the outdoor deck and grounds with music “lite” and our yummy hot mulled Apple Wine punches. “Nick’s

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Chicks” will be on hand selling great BBQ foods, or bring your own picnic. Sip our signature autumn drink, Hot Caramel Apple, served for $5 from our outdoor wine-by-the-glass bar. And don’t forget to take home our favorite hot mulled wine recipes for your own fall and holiday entertaining! Tours and tastings all day with outdoor music from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. $10 Hot Mulled Wine Tasting Fee. Spiced Apple Sundays are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

23rd Annual Chowder Cook-Off Classic Sunday, October 2

Enjoy unlimited chowchow der tasting! Live music, children’s entertainment, and a food court are all part of the event, which is held rain or shine on Long Beach Island, at the Taylor Avenue ball field, Ninth Street and Taylor Avenue in Beach Haven (across from Schooner’s Wharf and Bay Village) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 2. This family fun festival features live music, activities and unlimited chowder tasting with the opportunity for ticket holders to vote for their favorite red and white chowder. The event is nestled in Beach Haven surrounded by beautiful views of the bay and plenty of year end discounted shopping. It has become a tradition for family and friends to gather together to say good bye to summer and welcome in the fall. Always the weekend before Columbus Day Weekend, this year join us on October 1 for the fabulous Merchant Mart where hundreds of vendors offer the best deals of the season and Sunday for the Chowder Cook Off. General Admission Tickets are $20.00. Children’s Tickets (Ages 4-12) are $10.00. VIP Tickets are $50.00. (VIP ticket includes a T-shirt and exclusive early admission 10 a.m.)

good deeds Community Efforts

A Brush with Kindness A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) is an exterior home preservation program of Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County (HfHBC) that provides painting, landscaping and minor repair services for homeowners in need. ABWK helps low-income homeowners who are affected by age, disability or family circumstances who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes. Through ABWK, they are able to reclaim their homes with pride and dignity. Through this work, ABWK helps revitalize the appearance of the neighborhood, strengthens connections within the community and helps preserve affordable housing stock.

How Does it Work? Volunteer teams, led by professionally trained construction staff, work to improve the condition of the homes by providing minor exterior repairs and improvements at minimal costs to homeowners who would be unable to complete home repairs on their own. Able-bodied homeowners are encouraged to work alongside the volunteers in a cooperative effort. Supplies, volunteers and skilled laborers are offered to homeowners

through zero-interest loans with affordable payments. These loans cover project costs, payments on which are put into a revolving fund to pay for future ABWK projects.

How Does a Homeowner Qualify? This program targets homeowners earning less than 60% of our area’s median income. For a complete list of criteria for qualification, please contact the Family Program Department at 215.822.2812 x307 or s.clark@habitatbucks.org.

How You Can Support ABWK: Sponsor, Donate, Volunteer, Advocate Individuals, churches, civic groups, clubs, small businesses, and corporations can make a big difference in their communities by sponsoring one of these projects. Sponsors will be recognized at the work-site, and have the opportunity to volunteer alongside the families being served. They will also be thanked in the Habitat affiliate newsletter and on the website. Monetary gifts and donations of building materials are tax-deductible. Habitat Bucks welcomes individual and group volunteers as young as 14 years old on ABWK sites. Share A Brush with Kindness information with others and help raise awareness, reach more homeowners in need and create more resources for this vital program. LL For more information on how you can support this program, please call 215.822.2812 x316 or email d.lynch@habitatbucks.org.

Philadelphia radio station 98.1 WOGL will broadcast an interview with Kelly Clarke, Executive Director of Habitat For Humanity Bucks County as she discusses their new Program “Brush for Kindness”. Look for the release of the interview via podcast on their website as well as the radio station website.

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socially speaking Recent Happenings in the Area Ribbon Cutting for the Mercer Museum’s New Wing The Mercer Museum, located in Bucks County, Pa. and owned and operated by the Bucks County Historical Society, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and public opening of its brand new $12.5 million, 13,000-square-foot wing on June 18, 2011. The museum’s new, environmentally-friendly building houses a state-of-the-art exhibition gallery and multi-flex Learning Center – all open for public viewing.

captured here from left to right are: Daniel Ring, Merck Senior Director of corporate Licensing; Dr. Roger Pomerantz, Merck Senior vice President; timothy Block, Ph.D., co-Founder and President of the Hepatitis B Foundation and IHvR; and Joel Rosen, Esq., Board chair of the Hepatitis B Foundation.

Merck Supports Institute for Hepatits and Virus Research

captured here (from left to right) are Doug Dolan, President and Executive Director of the Bucks county Historical Society and Mercer Museum; a Henry Mercer impersonator; Jim cawley, Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania; Rob Loughery, Bucks county commissioner; Brian McLeod, Mercer Museum’s Board chair; Jim Greenwood, Former congressman and Honorary chair of the Mercer Museum’s “Making History” campaign; and NBc 10 Reporter and Host Lu Ann cahn.

Captured here from left to right are: Daniel Ring, Merck Senior Director of Corporate Licensing; Dr. Roger Pomerantz, Merck Senior Vice President; Timothy Block, Ph.D., Co-Founder and President of the Hepatitis B Foundation and IHVR; and Joel Rosen, Esq., Board Chair of the Hepatitis B Foundation. On June 2, 2011, Merck will donate its entire natural products library to the Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research (“IHVR”), the research arm of the Hepatitis B Foundation. Merck also donated an undisclosed grant to help enable open access to the library for researchers worldwide.

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BUDOKON WORKSHOP WITH KANCHO CAMERON SHAYNE FLOATING AND INVERSIONS Workshop Description If you love to play upside down and defy gravity or just really want to learn how, this workshop will blow your mind and your fears away. If you would like to learn or perfect handstands, arm balances and floating the answers are in this exploration of the mechanics of inversion and deceleration. Learn the science of floating and inversion from one of the most renown masters of yogic floating today.

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socially speaking Recent Happenings in the Area Heritage Conservancy Celebrates Bucks County Food with Farm to Table Event

63rd Annual Middletown Grange Fair Celebrates Farming Roots Bucks County’s rich agricultural tradition was on display during the 63rd annual Middletown Grange Fair August 17th to the 21st in Wrightstown Township. The grange fairgrounds on Penns Park Road came alive with exhibits, animal expositions, 4-H competitions, free entertainment and lots more. “Suburban sprawl has taken its toll on our county, but we’ve been able to keep our agricultural roots and the beauty of the farm here in Bucks County. And the fair was the premiere event to display that,” said Scott Dengler, who co-directs the event with Amber-Lyn McKenney-Kutzler and Tony Medaglia. During the course of the fair, visitors were invited to explore three large exhibition barns chock full of more than 4,000 entries from arts, photography and crafts, home products, hay and grain, to needlework, afghans and quilts. In addition, several hundred commercial exhibitors were on hand, set up in four tents on the fairgrounds showcasing their goods and services. The fair also featured an antique tractor display “that everyone loved” and a parade of tractors through the fairgrounds. “It was a very nostalgic thing for families. And it appealed to all ages, from three years old to senior citizens.” At the heart of the fair were more than 500 farm animals raised by Bucks County’s active 4-H members. “We had rabbits, guinea pigs, beef and dairy cows, draft horses and draft mules. We also had many different varieties of goats and sheep. We had pigs. Pretty much every farm animal you can think of, we had here at the fair,” said Dengler.

Heritage Conservancy, a Doylestown, PA-based conservation organization, held its Second Annual Farm to Table celebration on July 31, 2010 at the Lindsay Farm in Warminster, PA. The event aimed to both allow people to enjoy the delicious local foods of Bucks County and to educate people on the importance of sustainable agriculture. For more than 50 years, Heritage Conservancy has been preserving the natural and historic heritage of Bucks County. Now, the group hopes to marry the common goals of land preservation and sustainable agriculture. “This event offers the unique opportunity for guests to enjoy delicious food while also enjoying the beauty of a preserved property,” said Robin Folkerts, Vice President Advancement & Communications for Heritage Conservancy. “With more and more people interested in buying fresh and buying local, this event introduces guests to local farms and connects them to the land where their food is being grown.” The event boasted a farm-fresh meal, prepared by two acclaimed Bucks County chefs, David Zuckerman and Jamie Hollander. Jamie Hollander, owner of Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods and Catering, started his company after successfully opening and selling the Knight House in Doylestown. David Zuckerman, General Manager of Earl’s Bucks County since 2008, has recently re-designed the restaurant’s entire menu to emphasize local foods, even using vegetables from their own garden. Hors d’oeuvres, followed by a buffet-style meal, were served in a rustic outdoor setting at the Lindsay Farm. Families were invited, and there were plenty of activities for children. Proceeds benefit Heritage Conservancy.

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September is National Literacy Month Start One of These Picks Today The Help By Kathryn Stocket Three ordinary women are about to take one extraordinary step. Twenty-two-year-old Skeeter has just returned home after graduating from Ole Miss. She may have a degree, but it is 1962, Mississippi, and her mother will not be happy till Skeeter has a ring on her finger. Skeeter would normally find solace with her beloved maid Constantine, the woman who raised her, but Constantine has disappeared and no one will tell Skeeter where she has gone. Aibileen is a black maid, a wise, regal woman raising her seventeenth white child. Something has shifted inside her after the loss of her own son, who died while his bosses looked the other way. She is devoted to the little girl she looks after, though she knows both their hearts may be broken. Minny, Aibileen’s best friend, is short, fat, and perhaps the sassiest woman in

Mississippi. She can cook like nobody’s business, but she can’t mind her tongue, so she’s lost yet another job. Minny finally finds a position working for someone too new to town to know her reputation. But her new boss has secrets of her own. Seemingly as different from one another as can be, these women will nonetheless come together for a clandestine project that will put them all at risk. And why? Because they are suffocating within the lines that define their town and their times. And sometimes lines are made to be crossed. In pitch-perfect voices, Kathryn Stockett creates three extraordinary women whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town, and the way women - mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends - view one another. A deeply moving novel filled with poignancy, humor, and hope, The H elp is a timeless and universal story about the lines we abide by, and the ones we don’t.

Beyond the Wall: The Journey Home By Alivia Tagliaferri For Dennis Michaels, a Vietnam combat veteran waging an invisible forty-year battle with survivor’s guilt and PTSD, life changes when he mentors an Iraq War veteran undergoing rehabilitation at Walter Reed Medical Center. Seeking to transform pain into healing, this warrior of old and warrior of today share glimpses into a world seldom discussed as they navigate their journey home and honor their Marine code of conduct: Never leave anyone behind. Formerly titled Still the Monkey, What Happens to Warriors after War (ISBN 978-0-9788417-3-7), this revised 2nd edition is an acclaimed must read.

Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family By Ina Garten Ina Garten was born to entertain. In 1978, she left a successful White House career and transformed herself into the proprietor of The Barefoot Contessa, an East Hampton, New York, specialty food store. In 1999, she used her culinary September | October 2011 Local Living

good reads expertise to craft The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, which became a sleeper bestseller. Barefoot Contessa Family Style extends her entertaining streak, offering an oven-ready batch of fresh, accessible treats and meals for social gatherings. The Lobster Cobb Salad would be a hit in any season, and the Raspberry Cheesecake verges on sin. Delectable color photographs add to the delights of this book.

Living With the Rescues Life Lessons and Inspirations By Sharon Langford Pulling from her experiences caring for abandoned and injured strays, Sharon Langford shares memorable character studies, helpful “Rescue Tips,” and inspiring lessons learned from a lifetime of living with her canine friends. Americans own 73 million dogs, and more than ever, animal lovers are choosing shelter and rescue dogs over those from breeders and puppy mills. Langford’s experiences teach us that, as with their human sidekicks, it’s not the pedigree that enables these abandoned and ne-

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glected individuals to become good companions, it’s their souls. The heartwarming stories and touching prose are a call to arms for readers to open their hearts and doors to some of the neediest in our society.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows By J.K. Rowling If you haven’t read a single page, now is the time to start. The last book has been run, and the last film is out. Begun a decade ago and encompassing six shelf-bending novels, the seventh and concluding volume of the international literary phenomenon that is the Harry Potter saga comes to a bombshell-packed — and oh so satisfying — conclusion in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, arguably the most wildly anticipated release in modern publishing history. As the novel begins, Harry, Ron and Hermione are on the run from Lord Voldemort, whose minions of Death Eaters have not only taken control of the Minister of Magic but have begun to systematically — and forcibly — change

the entire culture of the magic community: Muggle-born wizards, for example, are being rounded up and questioned, and all “blood traitors” are being imprisoned. But as Voldemort and his followers ruthlessly pursue the fugitive with the lightning bolt scar on his forehead, Potter finally uncovers the jaw-dropping truth of his existence....

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In the Oscar winning 2004 bromance “Sideways”, the characters Miles and Jack set off on a pilgrimage together through Santa Barbara wine country.

hat makes the film really funny is that borderlineOCD-Miles (Paul Giamatti) takes his wine tasting very seriously, picking out, for example, notes of “nutty edam cheese,” as he tastes. On the other hand, his randy bud Jack is more interested in farce, fun and rock and roll, and tends to slurp his cabernet while chewing gum. That pretty much sums up the extremes when it comes to taking a vineyard road trip. For my money, the best approach is somewhere in the middle, taking time to taste wine while chilling with a picnic, chatting with other visitors, and getting to know the vintner. Take all that too seriously, and a fun getaway can turn into a serious bummer. While the best-known wine destinations are on the left coast, from Santa Barbara to Napa and up into Oregon’s Willamette pinot country, the wines produced in our own backyard are worth a second sip. Brian Freedman, a Philly-based writer and wine consultant, travels the world tasting wine. The sprightly list he put together for the new Washington Square restaurant, Talula’s Garden, is creative and approachable, appealing to committed oenophiles as well those who just love the taste of good wine, and find it fun to try something new. Freedman sees lots to like about local wines. “I think there’s real potential for the wines of this region, especially with grape varieties that do best here,” he said. Although the penchant to over manipulate and over-oak does exist, “the desire and passion are there in abundance,” he said. “A number of local producers are bottling some very nice wines. I have no doubt that our local winemak-

ing culture will ultimately find a solid niche in the overall American market.” Here are three vineyard destinations within an easy drive of home. And, a suggestion for where to stay, if you get a little carried away with your tasting.

Chadds Ford Winery brandywine valley, pennsylvania Located in scenic Brandywine Valley, a landscape that inspired countless paintings by three generations of Wyeths, Chadds Ford Winery is the best known vineyard in Pennsylvania. It is a big draw on the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail, and

home to seven different vineyards in all. Started by local wine pioneers Eric and Lee Miller back in the early ‘80s, Chadds Ford has garnered buckets of awards and now produces 30,000 cases annually, sold at the winery, its satellite Bucks location tasting room and elsewhere. The wines of Chadds Ford range from dry, European style table wines like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon to light fresh fruity “fun” wines including Niagara, Sangria and Spiced Apple. If you can’t get enough of the viticulture part of touring Chadds Ford, pick up a copy of The Vintner’s Apprentice, winemaker Eric Miller’s new book about the art and process of making wine, including interviews with winemakers from around the world. Hint: a great gift idea for that wine drinker on your list. Two to Taste: Savor the Chaddsford 2007 Merlot, rated 85 by Wine Spectator, a subtle wine that will appeal to fans of Bordeaux. Then there’s the 2008 Rose, a full-bodied strawberry forward pink sure to dress up any dinner table. While You’re in the Neighborhood: Pay a visit to the wonderful Brandywine River Museum, a repository of all things Wyeth along with an impressive collection of American portraits and still lifes. Don’t miss the N.C. Wyeth studio tour, and depending on the season, a stroll through the voluptuous gardens, where it’s easy to imagine the painting “Christina’s World” taking shape. www.brandywinemuseum.org For dinner, check into some prime beef at Brandywine Prime in Chadds Ford, with its restored farmhouse setting and emphasis on local product. Yes, there are PA wines on the list. www.brandywineprime.com Stay at the European-styled Brandywine River Hotel, with its great location and modern amenities. www.brandywineriverhotel.com For more info about the area, check out www.brandywinecvb.org.

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natali vineyards Cape May, new Jersey Cape May is already a favorite shore spot, with its Victorian charm, outstanding fine dining and unspoiled nature and bird sanctuaries. Add in the chance to sip along the Cape May Wine Trail, and a perfect getaway is waiting to happen. Local wineries including Cape May, Turdo, Hawk Haven and Natali are worth a stop. We especially like Natali’s, where Wall Street trader-turned-winemaker Al Natali turned his passion for wine into a thriving business. Thanks to lower Cape May’s unique climate, protected from the harsher temperatures by the Atlantic and Delaware Bay, growing conditions mirror those in the Bordeaux, with its loca-

tion between the Atlantic and the lower Gironde River. Natali grows 15 unique Euro grapes on more than 5,700 vines, all cared for by hand, with Natali wines fermented and bottled on site. Known for its warm hospitality, Natali’s lovely farm often features live music and a full calendar of special events during the growing season. Bring a picnic, play a game of bocce or horseshoes, and relax with a glass of voignier, a house favorite. Two to Taste: 2009 Tempranillo, a Spanish favorite aged in oak with the full flavor of berries and sweet cherries. Sauvignon Blanc, a light and slightly fruity white with a lovely floral bouquet and light golden color with the smell of ripe mangoes and a floral bouquet is perfect for sipping on the beach.

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Crossing vineyards bucks County, pennsylvania Located a stone’s throw from where Washington crossed the Delaware, on a picturesque estate that was part of William Penn’s original land grant, Crossing Vineyards is one of nine family-owned wineries that dot the Bucks County Wine Trail. Established in 2000 by the Carroll Family, Crossing is a charming place to visit for a tasting, wine class, winemaker’s dinner, or a concert during the summer months. Vintner Tom Carroll, Jr., who spent three years studying vitaculture and enology in California, uses sustainable agriculture throughout the 15 acres planted with French hybrid and Euro-

pean Vinefera grapes, eco-friendly methods that include cover cropping, bat boxes for natural pest control and under-row tillers. Carroll’s passion for wine extends to Crossing’s on site Wine Institute, where classes in everything from French wine for beginners to pairing wine and cheese are offered. Crossings is open for tasting every day from noon to 6 pm. Two to Taste: 2009 Late Harvest Vidal Blanc. This award-winning dessert wine is rich and sweet with hints of honey, candied orange and apricots. Vintners Select Red: Oak finished, this Meritage-style wine balances the tannins of a young Cabernet Sauvignon with the jammy fruit of a well-balanced Cabernet Franc. www.crossingvineyards.com

Pennsylvania is home to more than 70 wineries. For more info visit pennsylvaniawine.com or www.visitbuckscounty. com. While You’re in the Neighborhood: Don’t miss the meat at Sprig and Vine in New Hope, a creative vegan eatery with memorable food. The cashew-tofu ricotta stuffed ravioli is delish. www.sprigandvine.com Pineapple Hill B&B is a great staycation option, a restored Colonial manor house set on five acres between Washington Crossing Park and downtown New Hope. www.pineapplehill.com LL Travel Editor Beth D’Addono celebrates local living wherever she goes on her blog, unchainedtravel.com.

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9-11 in Retrospect by Jack Smith

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ometimes it is challenging to stop, take a deep breath and allow yourself to be reflective. It is especially hard when that reflection is centered on a tragedy and you have allowed time to partially erase the most painful pieces. But, there are events that trigger such a reflection and simply force it upon you. As a member of a group of friends and family that has created and run a charitable foundation based on the tragedy of September 11, 2001, the ten year anniversary certainly qualifies as a strong reason. As we prepare for our yearly event, the Christopher R. Clarke Foundation continues to make an impact on countless lives, all in the memory of “Buddha” Clarke. As we have been gearing up towards the 10th anniversary of the Christopher Robert Clarke Charity Golf Tournament, I was embarrassed to realize how little I had actually thought about all of the events in the days, weeks and months after the September 11 attacks. Sure, I have been involved with a charitable foundation for the past decade honoring Chris “Buddha” Clarke, a close friend that perished that day. And, from time to time, a television program or a radio show discussing those events will catch my attention and give me a few brief minutes of reflection. And, of course the Sunday night news that Osama bin Laden had been killed kept me and many Americans in a tight trance, triggering many of those memories from a decade ago. But, how have they impacted my life and how will they impact the lives of my family members? When had I taken time over the past few years to really think through what those days meant to me? The embarrassing answer is — not often enough. Over the past few years, as everyday life took back that void, a real sense of healing dampened that pain.

As the events of that day began to unfold, it took a few hours for the gravity of the situation to sink in. Going to college in NYC, I remembered the stories of friends in the ‘93 Trade Center bombing and the relatively low impact it had on those in my sphere of friendship. This was different. Immediately calls from friends poured into my office about any contact that day with other friends in the city. As the morning wore on, it became apparent that there was a problem with one of my closest friends that happened to be the brother-in-law of my business partner. There was initial contact and then nothing. As time passed, I remember the frantic hours that quickly lead into days with

Chris’ wife, family and friends as time filled with hopeful optimism tempered by the profound fear that there was nothing we could do. As hard as the first few days were on everyone (and certainly Chris’ new wife and mother, brother and sisters were feeling it most acutely) I think the shared tragedy somehow provided just enough support to make those days bearable. In some respects, it all feels like it happened a short time ago; hearing of yet another friend that perished (three college friends, a college roommate’s sister, two groomsmen for Chris’ wedding, a college friend’s brother, Chris’ work colleagues, and friends of friends from

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college); living at a makeshift phone bank with Chris’ family at his mother’s house, attending many funerals in New York with Chris’ mother, finally having a funeral for Chris; sitting on the altar with my father during a memorial service, attending yearly anniversaries in NYC at the pit, and poignant moments that I’ve simply let slip from my mind… Some days, it truly feels like a time long, long ago. Other days, like yesterday.

I still don’t fully understand how those events impacted my life, other than the obvious losses. I suppose in some ways I will always be bitter towards those who perpetrated the attacks and anyone that supported them. But, that never really helps the healing, not for me anyway. I do have the confidence that the family and friends with whom I have surrounded myself know how to aid and comfort one another in a profound way.

And, they can build something wonderful out of heart wrenching tragedy that makes a difference in the lives of others; that positive story has been carried out countless times by the loved ones of other victims. I have been privileged to see a great deal of it firsthand. For me, that is what I choose to take away. For my children and their generation, they’ll have to see how the prism of time will reflect it for them. LL

9-11 Foundations... Continued Support Christopher Robert Clarke Foundation – Our mission is to foster higher academic achievement and set a foundation for enduring success for disadvantaged children and youth in the Philadlephia region. To create and promote opportunities to improve the quality of life of young people through high quality primary education and enrichment programs. Contact - Jack Smith C/O Christopher Robert Clarke Foundation 610-341-0790 jsmith@ehcmi.com The Twin Towers Orphan Fund was founded on September 11, 2001 for the sole purpose of providing educational and welfare assistance to the children who were orphaned (who lost one or both parents) by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. donate@ttof.org Children’s Fund of America 7004 Outingdale Drive Bakersfield, CA 93309 Voices of September 11 – Formed with an all-around purpose of bringing together 9/11 victims—both survivors and their families—Voices of September 11 offers support programs and memorial events. This effort also promotes public preparedness and reform to terrorism. Checks should be sent to: VOICES of September 11th 161 Cherry St. • New Canaan, CT 06840

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Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation – Also aimed at helping children who lost parents in the brutal September 11 attacks, the Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation was founded in loving memory of FDNY victim Michael Lynch. The foundation offers scholarships to affected children for higher education, and also instills hope and strength in children and families who lost a loved one. The Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation PO Box 132 • Bronx, NY 10465 Flight 93 National Memorial The National Memorial is being built through a public-private partnership with approximately half the funds coming from the private sector. The National Park Foundation, the congressionally-charted partner of the National Park Service, is leading a national campaign to raise the necessary private funds. To donate or learn more, please visit www.honorflight93.org or call 202.354.6488. The Garden of Reflection 9-11 Memorial The Garden of Reflection 9-11 Memorial was created to remember and honor our loved ones and all 2,973 killed on September 11, 2001. It is situated in Memorial Park amid the natural beauty of Historical Bucks County farmland in Lower Makefield Township. Please send checks to: Garden of Reflection 1100 Edgewood Road • Yardley, PA 19067

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The latest fashion trend for back to school this year will be the lunch tote. Gone but not forgotten are those kitschy metal lunch boxes and beloved brown paper bags with pb&j sandwiches. In their place are bold patterned neoprene, designer fabrics, colorful nylon and even leather for those in pursuit of a more stylish lunch on-the-go. They are all-age appealing, from the cafeteria to the board room. Tips for Lunch Toters • Save time and pack lunches the night before; many smaller side items like snacks can be prepared at the beginning of the week. • Keep your freezer gel packs ready to go. Buy a couple to have on hand.

Autu mn Waldorf Chicken Salad Wrap • 3 T mayonnaise • 1 T Dijon mustard • 2 T white wine vinegar • Salt & pepper (fresh ground pepper) • 1/4 C Extra Virgin olive oil • 2 C shredded leftover chicken • 1/4 C celery

• 1/4 C red onion (scallions would work too) • 1/4 C diced apple • 1/4 C chopped, toasted walnuts • Handful arugula, romaine or spinach leaves • 2 whole wheat wraps , heated or lightly grilled

Directions In a bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Slowly add olive oil and continue to whisk until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (TASTE your food.) In a separate bowl combine chicken, apples, celery and walnuts. Begin introducing the dressing a little bit at a time and keep a small amount of dressing to spread on wrap. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Remember: arugula will give your sandwich that nutty, peppery flavor that is already going on in the chicken salad. Spread mixture onto wrap, layer your lettuce, roll in foil and cut in half. September | October Local Living

Anton’s at the Swan Located in the tranquil setting of the historic Swan Hotel, just a stone’s throw from the Lambertville-New Hope tourist haunts, Anton’s at the Swan is a haven for gastronomes who favor innovative American cookery in tune with nature’s bounty. Chef and owner Chris Connors fashions his menu with inventive dishes that reflect the best and freshest ingredients from each season. Every creation has that subtle something that’s been pleasing patrons with outstanding dining experiences since September 2001. Come celebrate ten years with Chef Connors at Anton’s at the Swan. Check the menu for autumn-inspired sautéed crab cake, pickled red cabbage and homemade tartar sauce, just one of the sensory delights you will find at this historic location.

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K C Prime Restaurant Steakhouse Dry Aged Cowboy Ribeye Dry aged for 21 days, this hearty 20oz bone-in rib steak is the king of steaks. It is served with grilled vegetables, a double-baked Yukon gold potato and port wine demi glaze. With its robust flavor, this is a great choice for the serious steak lover.

KC Prime Restaurant Steakhouse KC Prime has raised the standard of excellence to a new level. With Executive Chef Michael Christou re-inventing classic, quality culinary dishes as additions to the menu

every evening, you will notice that KC Prime takes pride in their food, wine and service. Stylish, contemporary dining is the signature of KC Prime. The menu features the finest in USDA Choice and Prime beef, as well as the freshest seafood, chicken, and pasta. Desserts are homemade and decadent. Our award-winning wine list features an extensive selection of wines from all over the world and we serve more than 20 wines by the glass. Our goal is to provide every guest with the dining experience of

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W hy You Should Do Less for Your Kids Paul J. Donahue, P h.D.

meet many extremely successful adults in my practice - people who have risen to the top of their fields through grit and hard work. They often report that they have always had a strong drive to succeed and a level of internal motivation that set them apart from their peers. Many rose from difficult circumstances, and although they may have received some encouragement along the way, they retain a sense that their own diligence and capacity to struggle through challenging times has set them in good stead in life. So what brings them to my office? Often they are stumped at how to impart the same lessons to their children. Having achieved a level of comfort and success, they are not sure if their kids will have the same ambition and resilience. One father, whom I’ll call Charlie, was frustrated by his 14 year old son’s inability to focus on more challenging school work. Charlie talked of all the ways he tried to inspire his son, including taking him in the basement to see the volumes of extra work he did in high school and college. His son was impressed but couldn’t see how his father’s experience in school was relevant now. Exasperated, Charlie blurted out, “Sometimes I wish my kids had the same disadvantages I had!” In my experience there are legions of bright, successful and well intentioned parents with the same dilemma. They want the best for their kids and they spend lots of time and energy fretting over what they should do to help them succeed - in the classroom, on the sports fields and in the social arena. When their plans go awry they are stumped. Why aren’t their kids motivated? Where’s

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their desire to do their best - a fire that burned so bright in their moms and dads? The answer to those questions lies in a simple paradox: If you want more for your kids, do less for them. All the recent research about resilient children, those who overcome hardship and learn to work hard in and out of school points in the same direction: kids who are independent and disciplined, and have an internal sense of their own efficacy and abilities, do well in life. The problem is, many kids today don’t get that chance. Early on they get used to their parents’ help. They think nothing of asking their parents to pick up after them, to chauffer them all over town, to make multiple dinners, to chip in with their homework and to schedule multiple play dates every week. I hear from many parents who feel guilty whenever their kids are frustrated or unhappy. They worry that they must somehow be “letting them down.” Trying to anticipate all of our children’s needs and satisfy their every desire is counter-productive. We risk finding out years later that our kids are still dependent on us, a little entitled, and unable to handle challenges on their own. In some cases, that discovery happens too late. I work with many hovered-over teenagers who are now finding it hard to take on the responsibilities of adolescence and young adulthood. The “do less” philosophy or parenting assumes that children who are left to their own devices are likely to be more independent and resourceful, and have higher levels of self-esteem. As parents, the best route to helping our kids become more self-sufficient is to hover less and give them more autonomy, allowing them to be the initiators of their actions (“Honey, it’s your homework, not ours! I’ve been to fifth grade!”). If we can learn to step back, and give our kids some breathing room, we might just be surprised how much they can accomplish. In the process, parents might also feel less stressed and less responsible

for their children’s day to day level of achievement and happiness. We can begin while our children are still in preschool. Letting them get dressed on their own and pick up after themselves are good places to start. By elementary and middle school, some parents find that their kids can be independent contributors to the family, “part of the solution,” not just the source of more work. In many ways the prescription for change is a simple one. As parents we can have a few mantras: “Leave them be. Don’t hover or micro-manage. Let kids take care of their own business. Less is more.” The examples below are all straightforward methods for giving kids more responsibility and less help. To some they may suggest an earlier time, when family life was less hectic. I’m not advocating a throwback, “Little House on the Prairie” approach to parenting, but I do believe that the basic lessons we want to teach kids - to be independent, to persevere, and to be resilient- haven’t changed much over the years.

Here are 10 Ways to Do Less and Accomplish More as a Parent: 1. Let your children learn to play by themselves. Lessons: self-Reliance and selfConfidence 2. Teach them to clean up their toys and clothes. Lessons: Personal Responsibility, self-discipline and organization 3.æDon’t schedule too many play dates. Lessons: Managing their own lives and time for solo Pursuits 4.æExpect your kids to start their homework on their own. Lessons: Facing Challenges, Learning to struggle and Focus

5. Make just one meal for dinner. Don’t be a short-order Cook! Lessons: Flexibility, Cooperation (and Good eating habits) 6. Let your kids learn to entertain themselves. (Without electronics!) Lessons: self-Motivation, Creativity and Independence 7.æGive your children real chores. Lessons: self-discipline, Perseverance & Contributing to a Community 8.æBuy fewer treats and toys. Let kids earn money and manage their expenses. Lessons: Delayed Gratification and earning Privileges 9. Only sign your kids up for one or two activities. Lessons: self-Motivation and Generation of their own ideas. 10.æDon’t overdo praise - do recognize a job well done! Lessons: Realistic self-assessment and Learning to Practice Paul J. Donahue, Ph.D., a nationally-recognized clinical psychologist, is the founder and director of Child De velopment A ssociates in Sc arsdale, N ew York, and the co-a uthor of Ment al H ealth Consult ation in Ear ly Childhood. V isit www.drpauldonahue.com for more information.

The Economics of Ergonomics Dr. Roger Saias

Whitney Houston said it best in her hit song “Greatest Love of All” back in 1986:

I believe the children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside I love those lyrics. As a parent of three, those words have tremendous meaning to me as I’m sure they do for others. However, are we as parents teaching our children so that they can lead the way? In 1999 things were simpler. The biggest challenge children were facing when it came to the health of their spines were heavy backpacks and sports injuries. Fast forward twelve years and things have gotten out of control. Not only do we have heavy backpacks to contend with, virtually every household has at least one computer if not two or three. Let’s not forget about tablets, texting on cell phones, handheld games, Xbox, Wii, PlayStation as well as over-scheduled children who

play multiple sports simultaneously. Recently a mom called me asking if it was normal for her daughter to be complaining of neck and shoulder pain. I told her it is never normal to have pain. Pain is your body’s way of letting you know that something is wrong. I discovered from the daughter that she reads a lot and her book is always in her lap. She also shared with me that her backpack is at least 2535 pounds on any given day. She then told me that she spends time on her laptop as well as on her cell phone texting, both of which she places in her lap. By the way, she said she averages over 100 texts per day! What do all of these daily activities have in common? They all force the head and spine forward causing unnatural stress and strain on the head, neck and shoulders. Welcome to the new world where children are now suffering from chronic repetitive strain injuries that are typically seen in adults. We have a saying in chiropractic that goes like this: “As the twig is bent so grows the tree.” Proper development of the spine as well as any other joint in the

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body is essential. Abnormal stress and strain placed on these vital structures can cause a cascade of problems, hence why we see so many broken adults later on. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission in its most recent study, more than 21,000 backpack-related injuries were treated at hospital emergency rooms, doctors’ offices, and clinics in 2003. Injuries ranged from contusions (bruising), sprains and strains to the back and shoulder and in rare cases, stress fractures.

Backpack Guidelines According to Backpack Safety America, experts agree that children should not carry more than 10-15% of their body weight in their backpacks. When evaluating whether or not your child’s backpack is too heavy, please consider the following: Choose Right. Choosing the right size

backpack is the most important step to safe backpack use.

Pack Right. The maximum weight of the loaded backpack should not exceed 15% of your body weight, so pack only what is needed. Lift Right. Face the pack. Bend at the

knees. Use both hands and check the weight of the pack. Lift with the legs. Apply one shoulder strap and then the other. Wear Right. Use both shoulder straps snug, but not too tight.

Observe:

• Is there a demonstrable change in the child’s posture when he or she is wearing the backpack? • Does the child visibly struggle with the weight of the backpack? • Has your child remarked about tin-

gling sensations or numbness of any kind after wearing the backpack? • Does your child exhibit any red marks after wearing the backpack? If you answer yes to any of the above questions, then you need to make changes immediately. As a parent of an eighth grader, a fifth grader and a second grader, let me just say that I get it. I get that it’s not easy to monitor everything that your child does. I get that you can’t follow them around to make sure they have good posture all the time. All you can do is try your best. When I was in school one of my mentors at the time taught me a valuable lesson: Knowledge is power. If you were unaware of this growing epidemic, well, now you know. It is up to you as a parent what you are going to do with this information. Be proactive or ignore it, it’s your call. My advice to you is not to wait for it to be a problem. I assure you it will be. Share this information with your children. Empower them, and they will lead the way. Dr. Roger Saias practices at his office Advanced Chiropractic & Spine Cent er, in the Giant Shopping Center in New Britain, Rt. 202. Visit his w ebsite: www .DrSpine.net, or send a Tweet to @Rog erSaias. He’d love to hear from you. Photos taken by Amy McDermott onsite courtesy of CB South.

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Remember Good Night Moon ? Remember The Little Engine that Could ? Where the Wild Things Are? You probably remember what your current high school or middle school child looked like when you last read one of those texts as he or she was on the bed soaking up your soft tones. Chances are you knew you were doing a good thing but chances also are you didn’t know how much of a good thing you were doing. From generating an awareness of print culture in your child to developing listening skills, you were laying the foundation for understanding on the deepest neurological level in your child’s life. Despite a strong start for many in life, you may remember the recent Reading at Risk statement that only 16% of adults read for pleasure with any regularity. Following its lead, USA Today proclaimed that 27% of adults did not read a single book in 2007, and Reading Next discovered that literacy demands in all occupations increased 14% from 1996 to 2006. While these reports may appear abstract, most would agree they have far reaching implications for the country. In truth, they may be even more instructive when

it comes to how we should conduct ourselves as parents, teachers and students as we begin the school year. Although you both may feel the time for the “bedtime story” has past, there are many reasons why the best thing you can do is read and share books with your child, whether they are seven or seventeen. Reading’s most obvious scholastic benefit is that it is perhaps the best way to meet and exceed educational standards. The recent To Read or Not To Read study found that students who read daily for pleasure scored the highest on standardized tests across the board. Not higher, the highest. However, as enticing as this may be for some, it doesn’t even begin to touch on the good that reading does for the brain development of your child—even if your child is a teenager. No recent book captures the importance of reading and brain maturation more succinctly than Nicholas Carr’s 2010 book The Shallows . In it, Carr explains how deep, sustained reading quiets down the mind, “allowing us to filter out distractions, to quiet the problem-solving functions of the frontal lobes, deep reading becomes a form of deep thinking.”

This encourages the development of long-term memory. Far from being just a repository of facts and impressions, neuroscientists have come to recognize long-term memory as the true center of understanding in the human mind where information becomes meaningful patterns of knowledge Children, in large part, inherit the intellectual lives of their parents. They need the guidance of adults who read frequently and with whom they can share their reading in an informal, safe setting in order to reap all of the benefits reading provides. Be that adult this school year: read, share, discuss. Read widely with your child to influence their emotional development and neurological growth. The more you share with your child, the more possibilities your child will see open up in the world around them. LL Drew Giorgi is a t eacher of English at New Ho pe-Solebury Hi gh Sc hool. He is a Fellow of the P ennsylvania Writing and Literature P roject (a N ational Writing Project site), a Keystone Technologiest, and author of an inst ructional music boo k and many articles on Media Ecology. September | October Local Living

Keeping the Lines of C ommunication Open Melanie Swanson

It’s back to school time! The new school year presents a key teachable moment for parents to initiate a conversation with their children about drug and alcohol prevention. Use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) starts early; parents should start even earlier. Maintain an ongoing dialogue as your children develop so that by adolescence, your teens

will feel comfortable approaching you for information. Parents of teens should sustain communication even through the college years.

Be Prepared for the Talk.

Educate yourself about ATOD. Keep in mind that the ATOD landscape has changed since you were a teen, with higher THC content in marijuana, purer heroin, prescription/over-thecounter drug misuse, stronger, sweeter alcoholic beverages and the emergence of the Internet and social media. Addiction knows no boundaries; all youth are at risk. The younger an individual begins to use ATOD, the more likely he or she is to become addicted.

Give Your Child the Facts.

Find a teachable moment through books, movies, TV, celebrity news, and even friends or family members who

may be struggling with a drug or alcohol problem. Driving in the car presents a prime opportunity for discussion. Teach your child how to say “no” to ATOD and practice effective refusal skills. Parents have tremendous influence on their children’s behavior. Youth who abstain from ATOD use often cite their parents as the reason. Children are less likely to use ATOD when parents are involved in their lives. Share your values about ATOD use and express your concern for your child’s future. Set a clear and consistent message with rules and consequences. Maintaining regular conversations – no matter how brief – are key components in the prevention equation. For free and confidential ATOD information, help and resources, please contact The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania’s toll-free information line at 1-800-2216333. For specific, age-appropriate talking tips, visit www.timetotalk.org.

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senior perspective Words and Wisdom

The Empty Nest By Diane Burns

ith many summer weddings over and kids having gone back to college, you may be experiencing some of the feelings I felt not long ago.

“As I looked around I was suddenly struck by the realization of

One morning, I awoke and realized that there was an unusual feeling about the house. I got out of bed and wandered from room to room and was surprised by the order in each of them; no clothes lying on the floor, shoes were in the closets and the beds were made. This was not a normal situation in a house that once had four very active children living in it.

the empty nest syndrome.”

As I looked around I was suddenly struck by the realization of what I was feeling, the “empty nest syndrome”. The kids had all gotten married or moved away for their jobs and the last one had just left for college.

Now so many thoughts were racing through my head… Had I done a good job in preparing them for the real world? Could they be productive citizens?

The house was quiet, too quiet. The long-wished for peace and quiet was here. There wasn’t any more bickering, or the chatter of little voices but most of all, no more laughter and giggling. No one calling out, “Mom can you help me?,” or “Make her stop!” How many times had I joked about all the things I would do when the kids were all out of the house.

what I was feeling:

Was this what I had wished for when the house was in chaos? A time when everyone was seeking my complete attention all at the same time and each one’s problem was the most urgent one. It always seemed that I was being pulled in so many different directions. I had to wear too many hats: housekeeper, and nurse, driver to sporting events, a regular chief cook and bottle washer. I was the one whose shoulder was always handy when needed for a good cry and whose arms were there to comfort and hug. We think as the children are growing up that this peace and quiet is what we would like to have. But I realized that I wasn’t made for this much quiet. I had gotten used to the craziness and sometimes frantic pace of this family. Even with all the ups and downs and cries for attention and the unending activity, this was my life. The life I had built over the years. And you know what? I liked it that way. My mind wandered and I realized that this was the way life was supposed to be. We raise our children to be active, independent individuals. We want them to follow their dreams, to reach their goals. I understood then what I had accomplished. I had done my job. As I tried not to wallow in the emptiness of the house, a tiny voice in my head cried out one solitary word: “Grandchildren”.

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Then I knew that someday there definitely would be chaos again in this house and in my life and I looked forward to that time. LL September | October 2011 Local Living

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Living green is a lifestyle that saves you money and helps support a healthy environment, a win-win for everyone! going green is fun, easy, and a road becoming more popular, although some of us still need a gpS to help get us there. Local Living Green magazine provides a unique approach to address modern day environmental needs, current trends, and sustainable living. The environmental consequences and fate of our future generations is in the hands of today’s every day decision makers, our readers. Buzz words like sustainability are circling around the heart of green living because it’s the new focus for today’s living. Sustainability is about discovering the freedom to live independently while understanding the risks that we face together. Local Living Green supports local communities and highlights something for everyone. It provides real solutions to the everyday challenges that we are faced with when going green. We believe that conservation and education should be fun to learn about so we’ve designed short reads to engage our readers every time. It’s something you can come back to time and again with information that won’t ever get old, just more valuable. Stephanie Berardi, Editor

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Eco-Trendy Tip of the Month Kristine Di Crosta

Using synthetic, chemically-based cleaning products in your home is not only harmful to you and your family, it is harmful to the Earth. The most cost-effective way to ensure you are using eco-friendly cleaning products is to make your own! It’s easy and you’ll actually end up spending less money than you do when buying traditional cleaning products. To make an all-purpose spray cleanser:

Simple Ingredients: Distilled White Vinegar, Baking Soda, Water, Essential Oils

Instructions: Reuse an old spray bottle (make sure all of the contents are gone and the bottle is rinsed thoroughly), fill bottle with half vinegar and half water. Add essential oils for fragrance. It’s that easy! For a tougher all-purpose cleanser, fill the bottle with 100% distilled white vinegar. For scouring tough areas, like the bathroom, sprinkle baking soda where scouring is needed, spray or pour your vinegar cleanser onto the baking powder to moisten it up a bit, and add a little elbow grease. (This works great in toilet bowls and tubs!) A simple, safe, and effective green clean! Note: The vinegar smell is strong when sprayed, but it quickly disappears after it is wiped up. Besides, it’s much better than inhaling all of those toxic chemicals! If cleaning with vinegar is hard to get used to, add a few drops of essential oils into your bottle and shake it up. Lavender, lemon, orange, or grapefruit essential oils are great choices to get that fresh and clean scent. Kristine Di Crosta is a freelance writer from Philadelphia.

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Could Europe Hold the Key to the American Solar industry? By Aishwarya Nair

he latest solar panels that rolled out of MIT’s doors are printed on paper and fabric, easy to fold up and fit into your pocket! Yet, despite the rapid growth in research, solar power accounts for less than 1% of electricity in the United States. Why? Because generating electricity from photovoltaic panels currently costs more than four times as much money as using coal and over double what it costs for wind power. Most of those costs roll over onto the end-user so it’s no surprise that both producers and consumers are hesitant to go solar. In Europe solar power is far more entrenched as a viable source of electricity. Spain and Germany both invested heavily into the renewable industry’s development with strong incentives, including the Feed-In Tariff. It requires electric utilities to buy power from renewable producers at long-term fixed rates. The system is beneficial for producers who are guaranteed a fair price for their investment, and it is a good deal for the electric companies since they aren’t forced to pay increasing costs for power produced by fossil fuels. Dr. Eicke Weber, Director of The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy, believes that the tariff set at the prevailing wholesale electricity rate, would work much better than the current convoluted mix of tax incentives, rebates, mandates and programs in America. For the tariff to work, consumer interest has to be generated. Homeowners would be able to turn their privately owned rooftop solar panels into a micro-powered facility. Utility companies would then pay the homeowners per kilowatt-hour for the electricity generated over the lifespan of the equipment. Homeowners could earn a guaranteed profit over the next 20 years!! Can the same tariff succeed in the U.S.? It’s debatable. Could oppositions from investor-owned utility companies see a weakening of their companies with private entrepreneurs being able to turn a small profit? What do you think? Log onto LocalLiving.com./green to tell us your comments. Aishwarya Nair, independent University of Pennsylvania writer.

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Climate Something and Policy Something Else By Roger J. Kuhns, PhD, LEED GA

cientists who study weather and climate are observing changes in habitats, species and the physical aspects of our environment. The consensus, though, is debated. What is really happening and what is the consensus? The Industrial Revolution marked a geologic epoch coined the Anthropocene in which humans significantly changed the environment of the Earth. It followed the post-ice age known as the 10,000 year long Holocene which followed the ice age, known as the Pleistocene. Holocene began at the end of a two million-year long continental glaciations event. But is the planet warming? Well, the continental glaciers are gone, except for Greenland and Antarctica. The Earth has slowly warmed over the past

10,000 years - which was natural. However, scientists documented changes in the physical earth, its habitats, climate and double the atmospheric carbon dioxide since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution - that was not natural. Humans did that through the burning of fossil fuels. But are scientists credible? That is debated in the news media, which has influenced state and national policy towards action (or not) to address global warming. A study by Anderegg asked the question about credibility. Statistically out of 1,372 scientists who conducted research in climate studies, and publish their results in scientific journals, 98 percent agree that global

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warming is occurring and ac accelerated by humans burn burning fossil fuels. James Hansen, the father of modern climate change modeling said, “In my more than three decades in the government I’ve never witnessed such restrictions on the ability of scientists to communicate with the public.” Policy makers who ignore the majority of scientists’ research and results that ignore findings of the International Panel on Climate Change are dangerously playing with the future of the United States and its citizens. Why? As the Earth changes, our infrastructure networks and natural resources become less adequate, and our quality of life is impacted.

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Bucks County Environmental Non-Profit Tracks the Alarming Decline of Bats

eritage Conservancy, a not-for-profit organization in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has been involved in a summer “bat count” for Pennsylvania Game Commission for many years. Dedicated to preserving our natural and historic heritage, Heritage Conservancy is aware that the count has grown increasingly more important with the rampantspread of the fungus called Geomyces Destructans, or White Nose Syndrome, which has caused the death of millions of bats in the last 4 to 5 years. Summer bat counts provide information about maternal colonies and the successful birthing of baby bats (called pups). This data collection is important because bat experts across the country

need this information to determine the effects of White Nose Syndrome on the reproductive rates of bat populations. Heritage Conservancy reported that the July count at a Bucks County maternal colony indicated an increase of about 33%; some mothers successfully produced healthy pups. Although this is good news, it must be said that in years past, the counts were much higher. If you have bats in a structure on your property and you’re not sure how to handle them, know that they will be leaving by late October or early November to return to their hibernation sites. There is also the option of placing a bat house on your property, which

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offers them an alternative roosting site other than your house or barn during the summer months. To learn more about Heritage Conservancy and the various projects they are involved with like the bat count, visit them online at www.HeritageConservancy.org or find them on Facebook and Twitter. LL

Autumn in Bucks County House Tour New Hope for HistorECOL Home

Saturday, October 22, 2011

by Stephanie berardi and Sharyl volpe

f you think the definition of ecofriendly does not include words like indulgent or decadent, think again. Spanish for ruins, Ruinas is the brainchild of two environmentally conscious homeowners, Todd and Marrit Gorter-Molgat. Designed almost entirely by Marrit herself, the sensation of immense scale and space inside the Solebury home is dazzling. The ceilings are far above, and the floors below are richly hewn and textured. The clean lines of the modern décor are coupled with wall frames displaying delicate ancient artwork. Two flights of floating stairs in the cathedral living room ascend toward the peaked steel roof near where additional wellappointed rooms are nestled. The second floor houses numer-

ous stone bathrooms, chestnut and cherry hardwood floors, and built-in shelves — all designed for maximum use of light and air. But nothing is designed to reveal the most impressive fact about this magnificent home: it is 100% carbon free. Eco-friendly and energy efficient materials were used throughout. Even the paint is environmentally safe. The floor and countertops in the kitchen were made from recycled concrete. A salt-free reverse osmosis water filter system is in use; all lighting is LED. Geothermal heating and cooling provides a heating and cooling system made by the Earth. The integrated design allows all the floors to be heated in the winter and cool in the summer. It works with simple, perfect efficiency while wind power generates electric-

ity to the rest of the home. The benefits of a steel roof are many, including its light weight and resistance to the elements. It reflects the sun’s rays, and is durable enough to last over 50 years with little or no maintenance. Ruinas is an inspiration to the concept of resourcefulness, and showcases the future of modern living. It doesn’t have to look home grown to be a “green” home. See for yourself on October 22 for the 21st An nual Autumn in Bucks County House Tour, Presented by Trinity Episcopal Church of Solebury. The other four properties on the tour include: Edward Redfield Homestead, Center Bridge; The Mill House, Carversville; Double Tree Farm, New Hope; Playwicky, New Hope. See our calendar, Happenings, for more details. LL

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Eco-Sense by Stephanie berardi and Sharyl volpe

ucks Country Gardens in Doylestown is hoping for a lot of sunny days as they get a little greener with their new Solar Energy System. In March they installed 598 solar panels, 230 watts each on an acre of property to produce renewable electricity. The project took two years to plan and approve, but less than a month to install... The solar modules produce 162,000 kilowatt hours of energy— about 56 percent of Bucks Country Gardens’ current electric energy. The solar panel system doubled in size after installers chose the large tract of land behind Bucks Country Gardens’ greenhouses as a more ideal location than the center’s roof. They are now generating electricity for over half of their usage. In terms of dollars and cents, that is about $25,000 of electricity - a whole lot of sense on

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They are now producing their our own electricity for over half of their usage. In terms of dollars and cents, that is about $25,000 of electricity, making a whole lot of sense on savings. savings. On bright, sunny days, they will produce more power than they can use, so they are sending the remaining power back onto the grid. PECO® will send that power to houses in the local community, making those houses a bit greener too. How cool is that? On July 18, 2011, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick joined Tom Hebel, owner and president of Bucks Country Gardens and Roman Hryhorchek, installer at Moore Energy in Churchville, Pa., for the ribbon-cutting of the solar electric generation system.“We’re making some electricity today folks,” Hebel

said, as he welcomed the crowd that gathered outside Bucks Country Gardens greenhouses. He is confident of the long-term return in the investment Although expensive, the project received a federal renewable energy grant that subsidized 30 percent of the cost, while state funding reduced it by another 7 percent. Wielding electric hedge clippers, the key players, cut through the flowered ribbon in front of the solar panel field, and officially kicked off energy production Bucks County Gardens said: “Let the sun shine!” LL

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Although Washington was in residence during the winter, now is a great time to enjoy the park with its panorama of vibrant hues. Joggers, equestrians and walkers are silhouetted against the autumnal sky and the aroma of roasted marshmallows still emanates from park grills. LL

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“At Washington’s Headquarters you’ll view a furnished Pennsylvania country home transformed into the Pentagon of the 18th century,” continues McDermott. “Buzzing with activity, the house served as the workplace and home for 24 people, from the General and Mrs. Washington to the aides-de-camp and all servants – free and enslaved. It was this military family that worked tirelessly during those six months of the encampment to transform the Continental Army into a fighting force that could win our nation’s independence.”

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“military family”. It also provides an understanding of how they restored and furnished the Headquarters.

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Our famous museums lure visitors all year round especially amid the dramatic backdrop of an autumn palette. One such location, Valley Forge National Historical Park, in Chester and Montgomery Counties, enriches and delights visitors worldwide. Their excellent staff and volunteers are available in the Visitor’s Center to help as you plan your tour. Begin by experiencing the informative exhibit that explains Valley Forge’s importance in the American Revolution, and the Continental Army’s diversity with items used by the Continental officers, soldiers and families. “Uniform buttons found through archeological park investigations, muskets used to fight for our nation’s independence, toys that amused the soldiers, and cooking equipment that sustained their lives are displayed,” says Dona McDermott, Archivist, Valley Forge National Historical Park. “’Valley Forge: A Winter Encampment’ is a great orientation film and The Encampment Store is filled with items that allow people to delve into our country’s past. Grab a park map and audio tour then explore the beautiful park that includes replicas of the cabins where soldiers would have stayed during the brutal winter of 1777-78.” Before Washington’s Headquarters is the refurbished Valley Forge Train Station that provides greater insight into Washington’s leadership skills and the inhabitants that Washington called his September | October 2011 Local Living

profile CyberKnife Radiosurgery Option Treats Previously Inoperable Tumors By Jennifer Barnett Fox

he diagnosis of a tumor no longer requires invasive treatments and long recovery times. CyberKnife, an advanced robotic radiosurgery system, delivers pain-free, noninvasive radiation for tumors with submillimeter accuracy. Robert M., a CyberKnife patient at Rothman Specialty Hospital in Bensalem, PA, dealt with pain, numbness, and electrical activity in his right leg for more than a year. As a result, he could not stand for more than five minutes nor walk fifty yards without needing to sit down. In June, Robert entered the hospital for the removal of a cyst located at the right branch of the sciatic nerve. The routine surgery quickly turned into a revelation that neither Robert nor his surgeon expected. The suspected cyst was actually a schwannoma, a noncancerous tumor inside the nerve sheath. This discovery brought Robert’s surgical procedure to an abrupt end. Robert’s surgeon asked Dr. Shari Rudoler, a CyberKnife surgeon at Rothman Specialty Hospital, to speak with him about the innovative CyberKnife procedure for the treatment of his tumor. CyberKnife can destroy tumors or other lesions without the need for open surgery. The radiosurgery requires no incisions or anesthesia, results in no pain or bleeding, offers lower risk of complications, no hospital stays, and faster recovery times. Intrigued, Robert began to further research the non-invasive CyberKnife technology. He also spoke with friends who had treated tumors

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with conventional radiation treatments. One friend recounted that he had 45 treatments over a 12-week period to treat prostate cancer. Robert weighed his friend’s option against CyberKnife’s recommended one to five sessions and quick recovery time before choosing CyberKnife over conventional radiation. The procedure began with Dr. Rudoler mapping the tumor, followed by a targeted radiation treatment. Robert completed the two-step process the same day in a one-time, twenty-minute treatment. He returned to Rothman Specialty Hospital in July for a one month check-up. At the appointment, Dr. Rudoler said the CyberKnife treatment had successfully destroyed the tumor. Today Robert reports that he is 90% symptom-free and is back to working out at the gym. “As I learned more about CyberKnife and experienced the treatment, I believe CyberKnife to be one of the greatest technological innovations in the history of medicine,” Robert says. The CyberKnife at Rothman Specialty Hospital is staffed by cancer specialists affiliated with the Bodine Center for Radiation Therapy and the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center. Rothman Specialty Hospital has an exclusive partnership with the Rothman Institute. Rothman Specialty Hospital is a multiple-specialty surgical hospital located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. For more information contact info@rothmancyberknife.com or (215) 244-7407. LL

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six degreees From the “ER” to the Courtroom: An Interview with Paul McCrane By Diane Burns

he fall television season approaches and some of our favorite shows are returning, I am happy to see that last year’s hit “Harry’s Law” starring Kathy Bates and Emmy-nominee, Paul McCrane will also be back. Many of you have probably seen Paul McCrane, a former Bucks County resident, as Dr. Robert (Rocket) Romano in ER. Born January 19, 1961 in Philadelphia, Paul is the son of Eileen (nee Manyade), a nurse, and James McCrane, actor and writer. Paul has four siblings: a brother Jim, and three sisters Maureen, Barbara and Deidre. It seems that the acting “bug” hit Paul at an early age. “My major influence was

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undoubtedly my father. Seeing him in performances, going backstage after the shows… these are my earliest memories.” The family moved to Richboro, PA in 1972. While in high school at Holy Ghost Preparatory, Paul began to do some work in the theater in New York City. The fall after he graduated from Holy Ghost, he moved up to the city where he studied with the well-known acting coach, Uta Hagen, on and off for six years. Paul says of her, “She was brilliant. I owe her more than can ever be repaid.”I had the recent privilege of interviewing Paul soon after his Emmy nomination for Harry’s Law.

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What was your first role and how did you get it? “Other than stage readings,my first acting was in a production of “The Physicists” at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton. My guitar teacher in Newtown, Russ Faith, knew of my interest in an acting career and introduced me to Edie Robb and Barbara Jarrett, theatrical managers. They started sending me out for auditions, and things went from there. My first film role was in Rocky II: as Rocky is exiting the hospital after a fight, I get wheeled up to him in a full body cast and I ask him to sign my head.”

You appeared in FAME as Montgomery Mac Neal. Would you consider it your break-out role? “Yes, it was certainly the most prominent role I’d had to that point. I don’t know if I would call it “break out”, but it certainly put me on the map professionally. The film was very popular, and it certainly led to other work. But I decided to stay in New York and to work in theater as much as I could in my 20’s. I thought that would give me the best chance to develop as an actor; and I think that was correct.”

As a follow-up did you experience any type-casting after that role? “Not so much in the theater, but in TV and film, yeah. For some time after, I was brought in for every gay, fragile or sensitive (which are by no means synonymous) role in my age range. I decided in my mid-20’s that I wanted to break out of that “type”. I turned down auditions for those roles and I told my agents I wanted to audition for bad guys. They thought I was nuts. Then I finally landed some roles (a killer on ”Hill Street Blues”, Emil in

“Robocop”). Next thing you know, I’m only being asked to play jerks and mean guys. I’d just shifted type! Eventually, I came to realize that everyone is so crazy and under such pressure in this business that if people remember you for anything at all, it’s a compliment. People recall what made an impression on them.”

Then there is ER. Why do you think Dr. Romano was the man we love to hate? Did you find any redeeming qualities in him? “I had more fun than anyone should be allowed to playing that part, and I don’t know, maybe that was part of what people enjoyed. He was so despicable and appalling, and I think relished causing trouble, in a certain boyish/puckish kind of way. And he was, of course, kind of an idiot at the same time. Perhaps the way he enjoyed being hateful made hating him back more enjoyable. I don’t know. But he was a lot of fun to play. I once heard Robert Reich, the economist, refer to Dick Morris as “a whirling dervish of egocentric obnoxion”. I think that is Romano in a nutshell.” “As for anything redeeming… no, not really… no, nothing. Kidding. Maybe his puppy-love for Elizabeth Corday. And every now and then the writers would let a fleeting glimpse of humanity eke out of the tiniest crack in his personality, and then abruptly slam that shut again! It was really fun.”

You have played many different characters in episodic TV shows. Shows like “Ugly Betty”, “CSI”, “Without A Trace”, and many others. Was there one role in particular that you found to be the most challenging?

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My first acting was in a production of “The Physicists” at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton. My guitar teacher in Newtown, Russ Faith, knew of my interest in an acting career and introduced me to Edie Robb and Barbara Jarrett, theatrical managers. They started sending me out for auditions, and things went from there.

“Well, this is the most fresh in my mind, but I would say the role I did for David Kelley on “Harry’s Law” was in some ways the most challenging. David’s writing can be labyrinthine and his characters sort of forced-perspective. I happen to love and admire that, but to pull it off in a way that serves his story and seems at least somewhat plausible is a terrific challenge.”

They say that inside any actor is a director waiting to get out. I know that you have directed many TV episodes. What was the first show you directed? “Well, actors tend to think they know better than their fellows; many of us covertly evaluating our colleagues’ performances (sometimes not — so-covertly; sometimes appalling vocally!). At some point I decided I would probably try directing theater. I never thought I’d direct a film or TV show. I didn’t particularly think of myself as a visual person (some people would agree). But while I was working on ER I started getting seriously interested. I read a number of books. I found

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Sidney Lumet’s illuminating; it really helped me understand how technical elements of film making relate to story-telling, which I had some understanding of from theater. I started hanging around the ER set even when I wasn’t working, asked a lot of questions of everyone, and benefited from their generosity and patience. Eventually the producers agreed to give me a shot. I didn’t screw it up too badly, so they let me try my hand again. And things sort of took off from there.”

Is there a role you’d like to play or a special project you’d like to direct? “I have a few projects I’m in the early stages of developing, but nothing I can discuss in any detail at the moment. Lots of roles I’d like to play. Too many.”

You’re an actor, musician and director. Which one is most gratifying for you? “Not to be a smart-ass, but it depends on the day and the

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project. In some ways directing can be the most challenging and rewarding – it is certainly demanding in a way that’s different from acting. There’s much more responsibility on the director for the whole, obviously. But acting has its own very real challenges and can be more satisfying, more fun. Music is something I enjoy less frequently lately, so since I am not as exposed to the frustrations involved with it…I’ll say music.”

I think that to succeed in the entertainment business you have to have what I call Toll (Talent, opportunity, and a lot of luck). What do you think? “Well, you left out a pigheaded perseverance against rational odds, and plain old incredibly hard work. And then what you said.”

I know that you have had many parts on and off Broadway. Is it possible that you may return to Broadway sometime in the future? “I would LOVE to go back onstage, but until my kids are a little older, I don’t see myself pursuing that seriously. But in a few years, DEFINITELY! “

On a lighter note, what do you do to relax and have fun?

I know you have a son William and a daughter Noa; are either or both of them showing any interest in following in their dad’s footsteps? “Well, they’re both performers/lawyers/occasionally histrionic/imaginative angels/demons; in other words, kids. So who knows?”

Will you be directing any of the Harry’s Law episodes? “Yes, I’ll be directing I think the third episode of the season. I start early in August.”

Final question! If you could interview only one person, dead or alive, who would it be? What would you ask him or her? (I’m no James Lipton, but I try.) “Just one? Hmmm…That’s a tough one. Let’s see… Not to be pretentious, but I think Anton Chekhov. I’d like to spend an afternoon with him. I think he writes of the human condition with the greatest affection for all its absurdity and insanity. I think I’d ask him to just talk and let me listen.” Paul married Dana Kellin, a jewelry designer, in 1998. They have two children. The Emmy Awards are on September 18th. Harry’s Law returns on September 25th.

“Hang with my family and exercise.”

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profile Know Your Stones: Nature Meets Craftsmanship with Let’s Get Stoned By Pattie Krukowski

other Nature has a reputation for creativity. And bringing these works of art into your home takes skill and knowledge. When you work with Let’s Get Stoned (LGS) to choose and install your natural stone, you can be confident you are getting both beauty and professionalism in ample supply. Take it from Michael Matott (Michael Matott Inc.), a builder that has more experience with LGS than just a one-time kitchen project. Not only does his own kitchen feature the hallmark of beauty and endurance with

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natural granite, but so do dozens of other homes he’s designed working with LGS. Matott has been designing kitchens and building in the Philadelphia area for 20 years. Although he sourced granite from a number of large companies in the past, he has worked with LGS exclusively for the last seven years. Walking into LGS’s comparatively smaller, streamlined showroom has proven to be more comfortable for his clients. If they don’t find exactly what they’re looking for on the premises, Kirk Raysky, owner (along with his father, Eric), will invite them to visit a number of large showrooms that they can source from in the area. Whether you work with Kirk as your project manager, installers, fabricators or Jill Wolf our staff designer, you will notice that client satisfaction is the goal they all have in common. “LGS is efficient, consistent and very competitive in price,” says Matott. And not only is granite a beautiful addition to a kitchen, bath, or fireplace surround but also an impressive accent to an office coffee table or a topper to an antique dresser in a master bedroom. Knowing that it is a natural stone that is mined from the earth, cut and polished, gives a room a sense of permanence as well as a sense of style from traditional to modern, casual to sleek. Michael always tells his clients that granite is the “jewel of the room” and to choose wisely as you would when choosing a piece of jewelry to represent a milestone in your life. LGS spends extra time with their clients to insure the granite works with other elements in the room such as floor tile, stained cabinets and wall colors. In addition, they are innovative by suggesting kitchen island shapes to perhaps accentuate the shape of an existing bay window or another important feature of the room. Once the client chooses a slab and a design is decided upon, LGS’s craftsmen continue to impress by cutting the stone to best emphasize the natural grain patterns, subtle veining or brindled motif resulting in a beautiful surface to be admired for years to come. If you need granite, you will be both satisfied and impressed with LGS. LL

profile Local Smiles with Dr. Robert Lantzy HELPFUL SOLUTIONS TO FREq UENTLY ASKED DENTAL CONCERNS

ental Sensitivity causes many people to fear the worst. Often this dread prevents one from taking proactive measures to make an appointment, which can make matters worse. There are many reasons for sensitivity, but first a lesson on how sensitivity occurs. For a better understanding of the anatomy of a healthy tooth, see the chart below. It shows the different layers of the tooth. From Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, Tooth Enamel is defined, along with dentin, cementum, and dental pulp, as one of the four major tissues that make up the tooth in vertebrates. It is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance in the human body.

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Once you know how precious the anatomy of the healthy tooth is, understanding that the enamel insulates the crown of the tooth and the gum is insulation for the root of the tooth, then you understand how pain can arise. The loss of enamel and/ or the loss of gum attachment will cause a domino effect leading to sensitivity. Sensations like cold or hot reach the heart of the tooth, the dental pulp, where nerve sensations register. So then, sensitivity occurs when tooth structure is compromised. These are just some reasons why tooth structure can become compromised and lead to sensitivity. Improper brushing or flossing technique. Using toothbrush bristles that are too hard. Recession (gum pulling away from the tooth). Tooth decay near the gum line. Gum disease: inflamed and sore gums will also lead to loss of supportive bone structure and tooth loss. A cracked tooth. Teeth grinding. Tooth whitening products used over extended periods. Some mouthwashes. Acidic foods and drinks (even wines), and acid reflux problems. Reactions to sensitivity vary from person to person. Since each of us is unique, it is important to understand that your solution to sensitivity may be unique too! Fortunately, there are a number of dental products and procedures to help someone with sensitivity. Products that help sensitivity fall into several categories: topical numbing agents, agents that rebuild the enamel, and agents applied as a tooth is restored. See the before Top Photos: Severe Occlusal Wear and after photos to see how Bottom Photos: Decay at the Gumline restoring can result in a healthy new look. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to have a comprehensive exam and periodic reviews to monitor your entire dental health. This is the best way to take preventive action toward your overall health! LL Dr. Robert Lantzy is a compr ehensive family dentist in N ewtown, Bucks County. He and his caring staff of professionals provide a range of services in a state of the art facility where the focus is on individualized attention and lasting patient-doctor r elationships. you may r each the office at (215) 860-5901 or by visiting www.buckscountydental.com.

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Haunted Stays Don’t Look Now, But Some of the Guests at Your Hotel Check In But Never Check Out By Beth D’Addono

hether you’re a believer in the paranormal, or not, the idea of a happily haunted hotel is intriguing. Some hotels are famously spirited, like the del Coronado in San Diego and the Stanley in the Rockies – inspiration for the menacing Overlook, the “red rum” resort featured in Stephen King’s chilling novel “The Shining.”

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But you don’t have to travel thousands of miles to find out that two’s company, three’s a crowd. Our region’s historic past is rife with restless haunts, some friendly, some not so much. Although he’s not a big believer in ghosts himself, Dick Buckman, owner of Spring Mountain Ski Area in Schwenksville, isn’t taking any chances. During

the $1.5 million renovation of his latest project, the 87-year-old Woodside Manor, Buckman noticed that the porch roofs his crew uncovered were all painted blue. “Supposedly ghosts can’t cross water, and that’s why you paint your porch that color, so they stay away,” he said. Buckman, who plans to open the luxury all suite B&B in early 2012, is

Absecon Lighthouse definitely keeping the new roofs the same shade of blue. And he painted his own porch roof blue at home, for good measure. If you cotton to the idea of sharing your pillow with an apparition, consider making a reservation at one of these supernatural stays. But before you book, a word of advice. Know your options. In case you do have to check out suddenly in the middle of the night, find out what other hotels are in the area, and if they take guests in their pajamas at 3 am. Just in case.

New Jersey Spirits Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City

It’s a safe bet that an overnight stay at the Roaring Twenties themed Resorts Casino Hotel will deliver a jackpot of fine dining, gaming and entertainment. But according to some guests, there’s more to the hotel than flapper fun. Located on the site of former Chalfonte -Haddon Hall, a historic property dating back to the turn of the last century, Resorts was used as a military hospital during World War II, and reportedly has its share of wandering specters. To see for yourself, consider booking a room in the Ocean Tower, which is currently undergoing renovations. One guest in room 646 felt an extra presence, not just in the sixth floor hallway, but also in the room itself. During the night, the door shook and she’d hear bumping sounds, only to find an empty hallway when the door was opened. Where’s Nucky Thompson when you need him? (1-800) 334-6378 | www.resortsac.com

The Flanders Hotel, Ocean City

Opened in 1923, the ritzy Flanders should have expected otherworldly guests. It was named, after all, for a Belgian cemetery for American soldiers killed during World War I. The renovated Spanish Mission Revival, home to both hotel rooms and condos since 2003, is also home to a nubile ghost named Emily. As the story goes, the auburn-tressed

Emily, for whom the hotel’s restaurant is named, wanders the hotel barefoot, wearing a long flowing white gown. Her identity is a mystery, although one story has it that she was an employee who took in her own life and has been unable to rest ever since. Another tale has her mourning her lost love, killed in a battle during the First World War. Hotel employees report that Emily is mischievous, playing with doors and locks, unscrewing light bulbs, rearranging place settings and singing in the halls. There’s even a portrait of her on the second floor, her favorite haunt; it is a rendering painted by artist Tony Troy, following many eyewitness accounts. And Emily may not be alone. Some guests have also seen a young girl, around five years old, who may have drowned in the sea. She may even be Emily’s daughter, on a perpetual nocturnal search for ghostly maternal comfort. (866)-oCHoTeL (624-6835) www.theflandershotel.com

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And while you’re at the shore, considering visiting the Absecon Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in the country and a hotbed of paranormal activity. Investigators have reported doors opening and closing on their own, and apparitions appearing along the walls of the 228 steps leading to the top. The lighthouse is open Thursdays through Mondays in the fall and winter, with the last climb at 3:30 p.m. This is one place you don’t want to spend the night. www.abseconlighthouse.org

Spooky Stays in PA Black Bass Hotel, Lumberville

The charming nine-suite Black Bass Hotel deserves its “jewel of the Delaware” moniker, thanks to its VIP guest treatment, lovely Delaware views and chef John Barrett’s farm fresh cuisine. Despite its revamping – the hotel was renovated and reopened by Doylestown car dealer Jack Thompson in 2008 – the hotel’s past is rife with legend and lore.

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Furniture with a Future! Built in the 1740s as the Lumberville Hotel, the hotel’s claim to fame is that George Washington did not sleep here: the soonto-be-president was turned away by a Tory innkeeper. Then there’s Hans. A previous owner of the hotel, Hans, was stabbed to death during a squabble with canal workers. Hans never left, in fact he’s known for hanging around the hotel’s second floor Empire Room, a room to be avoided. Or investigated… you be the judge. (215) 297-9260 | www.blackbasshotel.com

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You don’t get to be Bucks County’s oldest continuously operating inn without collecting a few spectres along the way. Established in 1727 as a tavern by the founder of New Hope, John Wells, the Logan plays up its colonial past, filling the public spaces and 16 spacious guest rooms with period pieces and antiques. One of those rooms, number 6, sees most of the action, with not just one, but four ghosts in residence. Guests have reported a sense of a woman watching while they sleep, a man appearing in the bathroom mirror, and two children crying for attention. Other guests have had pillows pulled from under their sleeping heads. The bodies of dead Revolutionary War soldiers were said to have been stored at the Logan Inn, and some of those unlucky young men still wander the inn in uniform. A more famous soldier sometimes also pays a visit. Aaron Burr, who visited the inn shortly after his duel with Alexander Hamilton, is said to have been spotted. And the next time you pass by the portrait of a couple that hangs in the Logan’s lobby, take a whiff. Some guests swear that you can smell lavender, the scent of the long dead lady’s favorite perfume. (215) 862-2300 | www.loganinn.com

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The gracious Wedgwood Inn, painted the same shade of blue as the china invented by Englishman Josiah Wedgwood, welcomes guests with its garden setting, well-appointed rooms and handy proximity to shopping and dining in New Hope. But it seems that one past guest was not quite so satisfied. The apparition of a 12-year-old slave girl named Sarah reportedly haunts the inn. While it’s not sure just how Sarah’s life ended, it is known that she stayed at the inn on her way north along the Underground Railroad. Sarah is harmless; in fact she’s more lonely than scary. Over the years, her ghost has appeared to other 12-year-old girls who stayed at the inn, entreating them to listen to her sad story. (215) 862-2570 | www.wedgwoodinn.com Travel Editor Beth D’Addono celebrates local living wherever she goes on her blog, unchainedtravel.com. Logan Inn photo: Anthony Sinagoga Photography.

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Q& A With Dr. Joseph Russo Section Chief, Women’s Imaging St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network

ne in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer sometime during their lifetime. It is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women, and the most feared. A screening mammogram still remains one of the best things you can do to protect your health. An early diagnosis offers the best chance for successful treatment. Dr. Joseph Russo tells us about the absolute benefits of screening mammography and advanced breast care for patients with specific breast health concerns. Read on—you’ll find that this coordinated and compassionate breast care is close to home in Quakertown, Upper Perkiomen and Center Valley.

Q: When should screening mammography begin? A:

St. Luke’s follows the American Cancer Society’s recommendation that states, “Women age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health.” We continue to support this good advice, knowing that it saves lives.”

Breast Center in Center Valley. This Center provides compassionate care and assurance to patients concerned about breast cancer, offering diagnostic and higher level breast imaging exclusively in a serene, nurturing environment. The Center also provides a gateway to leading breast cancer experts close to home if needed. Patients benefit from GE digital technology that features the most advanced computer-aided software to help in the diagnosis of breast anomalies. The Center also offers private, spacious changing rooms and Internet access.

Q: What makes the center different, unique, better? A:

St. Luke’s Regional Breast Center is truly the culmination of years of careful planning and attention to patient needs. By having all of our dedicated breast specialists under one roof,

A screening mammogram still remains one of the best things you can do to protect your health. That’s because the goal of a screening mammogram is to find breast cancer early before it starts to produce symptoms or spreads to areas outside the breast. Breast cancers found during screening exams are more likely to be small and offer the best chance for successful treatment or even a cure. St. Luke’s Quakertown Women’s Imaging Center, located on the hospital campus, offers all-digital screening mammography, with same-day or next-day appointments and evening and weekend hours. Patients benefit from the highest overall image quality available and a shorter, more comfortable exam.

Q: What happens if more tests are required or there is an abnormal finding? A:

Some patients will require a diagnostic mammogram, including those who have a family history of breast cancer or other breast issues that need closer scrutiny and monitoring. Patients who require additional testing have access to St. Luke’s Regional

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we have streamlined the process, making it easier and less stressful for anxious patients while delivering the highest quality of care. The breast imaging services at St. Luke’s Regional Breast Center are fully accredited in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. St. Luke’s Regional Breast Center has achieved high practice standards in imaging quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs. In fact, St. Luke’s Regional Breast Center is designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Q: Is it easy to make an appointment? A: We do make it easy and convenient for patients to get an

appointment and receive timely results. Patients who require diagnostic follow-up care at St. Luke’s Regional Breast Center are contacted by a breast health specialist who helps patients navigate through the process. Patients are usually offered an appointment at St. Luke’s Regional Breast Center the same day with potential for same-day biopsy if needed.

I am very proud to have been involved in the development of St. Luke’s Regional Breast Center and to offer this service in our area.

Q& A With Cancer Experts Dr. Asim Ali and Dr. Darius Desai of St. Luke’s Cancer Care Associates

o one ever wants to hear the words, “I am very sorry, but you have breast cancer.” Emotions run high, and fear of the unknown often leads to anxiety and uncertainty about where to turn and what to do next. Healing begins at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital, where patients diagnosed with breast cancer find access to high-level cancer care and an award-winning network of cancer experts, technologies, services and programs. Fellowship-trained breast cancer specialists include medical oncologist Dr. Asim Ali and surgical oncologist Dr. Darius Desai who provide leading-edge cancer care at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital.

Q: the diagnosis is breast cancer. What comes next? A:

The first step is to help the patient understand there are many different types of breast cancer, and that the treatment is not one size fits all. Patients coming to St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital for breast cancer care are treated with compassion and dignity and receive a thorough education about their particular type of breast cancer from a dedicated cancer team. This coordinated care continues throughout the cancer journey.

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Q: Who makes up St. Luke’s breast cancer team? A:

Patients benefit from the expertise of many cancer experts across the disciplines. Care is provided by surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, reconstructive surgeons, oncology nurses and oncology nurse practitioners, a genetic counselor and breast health specialists. Breast health specialists play a pivotal role, serving as navigators on the cancer journey. They provide assistance and support from the start, through diagnosis and treatment and into survivorship.

Q: Does treatment usually start with surgery? A:

Breast cancer surgery is usually the first treatment a breast cancer patient receives. There are different types of breast cancer surgery and the type of surgery performed depends on the nature of the breast cancer and a discussion between surgeon and patient. The surgery may be a mastectomy, which is the surgical removal of the entire breast (there are several different types of mastectomy), or breast-conserving surgery, which is a lumpecto-

my to surgically remove the tumor and a margin of normal tissue. There is also a second critical step which involves removing lymph nodes. Ideally, this is done at the time of surgery and is necessary to find out whether the tumor has spread and what is needed next. Breast cancer surgery may be followed by radiation therapy, chemotherapy or both.

Q: Gene expression profile testing for breast cancer

has been in the news. What is it?

Breast cancers are different and technology is available to evaluate the genetic profile of individual tumors. St. Luke’s uses these genetic profiles of an individual’s breast cancer to help determine if chemotherapy should be given as an adjuvant therapy. There are two main tests used today—OncotypeDX® and MammaPrint®. OncotypeDX® uses 21 genes to estimate the risk of a tumor recurrence. MammaPrint®, an FDA-cleared gene expression profile test, provides information based on 70 genes about tumor biology and actively identifies a woman’s risk for recurrence.

Meet some of the members of St. Luke’s Breast Cancer Team (left –right): Laurie Sebastiano, MD, radiologist; Nimisha Deb, MD, radiation oncologist; Joseph Russo, MD, radiologist; Lee B. Riley, MD, PhD, FACS, surgical oncologist; Asim Ali, MD, medical oncologist; Subhash Proothi, MD, medical oncologist; Andrea Smith, MS, genetics counselor; W. Michael Morrissey, Jr., MD, plastic surgeon; Hikaru Nakajima, MD, medical oncologist; Carol Kachmarsky, RN, oncology nurse; David Anderson, MD, pathologist; Darius Desai, MD, FACS, surgical oncologist; Deb Claycomb, RN, breast health specialist

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The 70-gene genomic profile can provide prognostic information in both ER-positive and ER-negative early-stage, node-negative breast cancer. However, this test requires that the tissue be appropriately preserved at the biopsy procedure or at the time of surgery. St. Luke’s Regional Breast Center has become a national leader in preserving the original biopsy material in the manner needed. Lee B. Riley, MD, PhD, FACS, Medical Director, Oncology Services, St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network and David W. Anderson, MD, Chief of Pathology, St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network, recently reported the benefits of the St. Luke’s practice model to an expert group of surgeons, medical oncologists and pathologists in New York City. Having this test done should be discussed with the surgeon prior to surgery.

Q: What does chemotherapy do and when is it

needed?

A: Chemotherapy works by weakening and destroying cancer

cells at the original site of the cancer and throughout the body.

I was only 38 when I learned I had breast cancer. That diagnosis turned my whole world upside down. I wanted to make the best decision about my care; I chose St. Luke’s Cancer Center. The people there are special; I felt like I was in a special place. – Lisa Hill, Quakertown

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at the St. Lukes’ Cancer Center in Allentown and at the new St. Lukes’ Cancer Center – Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Township. St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital is located at 1021 Park Avenue in Quakertown. For more information about St. Luke’s Cancer Center, call (1-866) STLUKES (785-8537) or visit www.slhn.org.

Dr. W. Michael Morrissey, Jr. Section Chief, Plastic Surgery, St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network Q: What are the choices for breast reconstruction? There are many types of chemotherapy treatments, and usually more than one is used to treat breast cancer. Chemotherapy can be used to treat early-stage invasive breast cancer that has not yet spread in order to eliminate any cancer cells that may be left behind and improve the chance of the cancer not coming back. It is also used if the breast cancer is systemic and has spread to other parts of the body. In some cases, chemotherapy may be recommended before surgery to shrink the tumor. While breast cancer is a complex disease, earlier diagnosis and advancements in treatment have improved survivorship. In recent years, many life-saving treatments have been made available and many clinical trials are underway that offer promise and hope for breast cancer patients.

Q: Where is chemotherapy treatment given? A:

Patients can receive this care close to home. St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital has a completely renovated, comfortable Infusion Therapy Suite for the delivery of chemotherapy treatments. Located on the Third Floor in the West Wing of the hospital, the suite offers patients reclining chemotherapy chairs and iPads during treatment. It is staffed by compassionate and highly-skilled certified oncology nurses and patient care assistants. A support person is welcome to join the patient during treatment. St. Luke’s provides radiation therapy at three locations in the network. It is offered at St. Luke’s Cancer Center in Bethlehem, 74

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A. There are many ways to restore your appearance and

renew self confidence following breast surgery. The decisions you make are very personal. Breast reconstruction surgery can restore the natural appearance of the breast, and is frequently performed after partial or total mastectomy. There are two main types of surgical breast reconstruction— tissue expander/implant based reconstruction and tissue transfer, also known as flap reconstruction. The first uses an implant that is placed under the chest muscle to recreate a breast. The second procedure, called tissue transfer utilizes the patients own tissue to reconstruct the breast. Patients treated with a lumpectomy procedure do not always require reconstruction but may benefit from an evaluation with a plastic surgeon to determine what options may be available.

Q: When should breast reconstruction be performed?

A. Evaluation by a reconstructive plastic surgeon prior

to a lumpectomy/mastectomy can be helpful in determining what options are available. The patient and doctor can then make a decision on whether breast reconstruction is most optimal at the time of the lumpectomy/mastectomy or performed at a later date. For an a ppointment with D r. Mor rissey at St. Luke’ s Professional Center in Quakertown, call (610) 838-7638.

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121 South 11th Street q uakertown, PA 18951 Call (215) 538-4575

5848 Old Bethlehem Pike, 2nd Floor Center Valley, PA 18034 Call St. Luke’s Central Scheduling at (484) 526-1000 or toll-free (1-800) 801-7745.

St. Luke’s Upper Perkiomen Outpatient Center 2783 Geryville Pike Pennsburg, PA 18073 Call (215) 538-4575 These sites offer digital screening mammography and bone density testing. * Breast MRI is available at St. Luke’s q uakertown Hospital.

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Cowgirl Chile Co. Cowgirl Chile Co. Jewelry, located at 52 E. State St., Doylestown, PA, offers our own brand of handcrafted wearable art made right in the shop by nationally recognized metal smith Laura Rutkowski. A wide range of jewelry is available, fabricated in a variety of metals with natural precious and semi-precious gemstones. An eclectic mix of other items fill the shop, from vintage finds to hot sauces and more. Custom jewelry design work is also available. (215) 348-4646. Please visit: www.cowgirlchile.com

UniquelyBUCKS UniquelyBUCKS is a year-old business dedicated to featuring the best of Bucks Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artisans and craftspeople. Joy Levy and Donna Schechter developed a friendship through their mutual commitment to volunteering in the community and decided to launch UniquelyBUCKS when support artisans who needed a boost getting their creativity to the marketplace. UniquelyBUCKS gives these talented artisans a quality venue to market their work, and offers a unique site for people to shop local, purchase unique items and support them. All of the artisans represented on UniquelyBUCKS www.uniquelybucks.com are hand-selected for quality control and commitment to customer satisfaction.

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Q& A With Kent Lane Mueller, D.D.S.

Q: Why cosmetic Surgery for Men? A:

It is not uncommon for a man to look past the cosmetic appearance of his teeth as years pass into decades. However, just as for a woman, a man generates a total facial appearance that reveals public insight into his personal values. Simply stated, good or bad. But… it goes much deeper than this. As we age naturally, our teeth do as well. Small chips become cracks, discolorations develop, and accelerated wear patterns become visible. Chipping and singular tooth loss creates visual shadows to the observer. The subliminal message that is unintentionally delivered is not just a “beauty thing.” The messages perceived hold more impact regarding youthfulness, overall fitness and health, and the

value we place on our personal well-being and hygiene. These messages are important in both the work environment and the social environment. The man’s teeth are very much a window into his personal values! For example, a gentleman arrives for an important interview, well-groomed, well-dressed, in a welldetailed upscale automobile; however, his teeth and gums do not complement him at all well cosmetically. How do you think this interview goes? What can cosmetic dentistry do for this man? We can no longer think of fine dentistry as just “a girl thing.” Men as well as women compete in life both socially and professionally. What can we do to fix this situation? 1.) We eliminate gum disease and bad breath. 2.) We whiten teeth. 3.) We straighten crooked teeth to eliminate shadows. 4.) We eliminate black fillings and chipped enamel and replace with tooth colored bonded fillings. 5.) We replace missing teeth with implant-supported crowns to eliminate black holes. 6.) We place crowns to recreate enhanced tooth moulds, employing upscale laboratory technicians and new age porcelains to rejuvenate age worn teeth. 7.) We place implant-supported full arch bridges when natural teeth cannot be preserved. We all expect to live longer and healthier lives than our parents and grandparents have. Our teeth often do not keep up with our expected longer life span, either functionally or cosmetically. Women, in general, understand this well while men, often …not so much. We can help.

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September 12 | Bucks County School of the Performing Arts

Bring your voice and a dream. Open registration is happening now for the premier of a new fall schedule in Doylestown. Ages 3 and up, all ability levels. From Musical Theater, to Ballet, to Audition Preparation. Private dance and vocal instruction also available. Call (267) 247-5458 or visit www.buckscountyschoolofperformingarts.com.

17 | Heritage Day, Trappe PA

History comes to life as artisans demo the crafts of our nation’s founders. Soldiers from the Continental Army will be there to remind us that September of 1777 was when the American Army encamped at Trappe Pennsylvania. Colonial crafts for all. For more information call (610) 489-7560 or check www. trappehistoricalsociety.org.

18 | Univest Grand Prix Criterium of Doylestown

Don’t miss this fast circuit race for men held within the town limits of Doylestown. The Doylestown Arts Festival is in the middle of the 1.5 mile

race-course providing a great way to both watch the race and see the thriving Bucks County arts scene. Opening Ceremonies: 10:30 am. Official start: 11:00 am.

24 and 25 | 29th Annual Ocean County Decoy Show

Tuckerton Seaport, NJ An exciting two day event celebrating the culture of the area! Demonstrations, contests, seminars, decoy auction, crafters, carvers, vendors, food, refreshments, music, entertainment, and rubber duck races. Call or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org. Phone: (609) 296-8868.

24 | 65th Annual World Series of Surf Fishing

Long Beach Island Fishing Club Tournament, NJ The 65th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament is for both teams and Individuals. Registration time is between 5:30 am and 6:30 am at the Long Beach Island Fishing Club. Fishing time is goes from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. For information, please contact Bob Burstein at (267) 994-7423 or John Castrati (856) 220-2082.

28 | through October 31 Hellerick’s Family Farm Corn Maze

GET LOST! The Hellerick Family Farm in Plumsteadville has been busy creating their newest adventure in a 5-acre field guaranteed to confuse and entertain! The 2011 design is a tribute to all the mom’s who enjoy gardening and growing flowers. Visit www.hellericksfarm.com for more details and schedule.

October

2 | FACT Bucks County’s 12th Annual New Hope-Lambertville AIDS Walk

All the proceeds are directed by FACT (Fighting AIDS Continuously Together) to raising awareness and to helping individuals who are living with HIV/ AIDS in Bucks, Hunterdon, and Mercer counties. The scenic 10K kicks off at the Newhope/Solebury H.S. at 9 am. www.factbuckscounty.org/Events.html.

7 | Art Show: William Basciani’s Solo Exhibit

Sunset Hill Jewelers & Fine Arts Gallery in West Chester is hosting William Basciani’s solo exhibit, “Dare to Dream”. The opening reception is 5:00-9:00 pm and continues throughout the month. The show features the artist’s most

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happenings powerful and newest body of work in an elegant setting. Visit www.sunsethilljewelers.com or contact Sandy Riper at (610) 692-0374 for more information.

8 | Wooden Boat Festival, Independence Seaport Museum

The museum’s Workshop on the Water invites the public in to learn about the art of wooden boat building. See in-water demonstrations by the Philadelphia Ship Model Society. For more information visit www.xpn.org/concerts-events/ wxpn-events-calendar.

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15 | Presenting the Fab Faux at the Keswick Theater

Rolling Stone magazine deemed them the greatest Beatles cover band without the wigs: “…the Faux invigorate the artistry of even the Beatles’ most intricatestudio masterpieces with top chops and Beatlemaniac glee.” And you can see them on their current tour. “I get a little teary-eyed when we play a venue,” confessed member Frank Agnello. “We’re not performing as a tribute band, we are the band.”Checkout www.thefabfaux. com. Tickets go fast, so get yours today. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

15 | Michener Art Museum Uncorks Art of Wine 2011

A major fundraiser, the wine featured will be from premier vineyards. The evening includes a four-course gourmet dinner and a silent auction of more than 40 lots including wine, art and winerelated items. Please call (215) 3409800, ext. 120 for reservations or further information on this popular event.

22 | Trinity Episcopal Church of Solebury’s 21st Annual House Tour This one-day-only house celebration includes five distinctive homes featuring a unique combination of architecture, setting, style and furnishings. Properties include: Edward Redfield Homestead, Center Bridge; The Mill House, Carversville; Double Tree Farm, New Hope; Playwicky, New Hope; Ruinas, New Hope. Proceeds benefit Trinity’s local, national and international mission efforts. For more information, please visit the website at www.trinitysolebury. org/housetour or call (215)297-5135.

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