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FEATURES 32 Choosing the Best

Summer Camps for Kids

60 A Guide to Leading Green

72 out & about

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9 Our Top Picks of the Month

Expect the Unexpected

good deeds

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13 Community Efforts Heroes One Hundred

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15 Top Environmental Books

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18 Lap of Luxury

Pets Get Royal Treatment at Wagsworth Manor

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Capturing the Heart of Your Community from the Shore to the Poconos

DIRECTOR OF OpERaTIOns

Dear Readers,

Karen Lavery

Spring is a season of renewal—time to open windows, clean and freshen up our homes from the long winter months. As the weather begins to get warmer and the sun shines a little bit longer, flip open our green issue to find out tips for going green.

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Sherilyn Kulesh EDITOR-In-CHIEF

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Also in this month’s issue, check out our summer camp feature, where we have included something for everyone. In order to feel like you’re choosing the right camp, educate yourself on what is available for your child’s individual interests and personality. There are limitless options for unique summer camps for children, whether you want to stay local or travel across the country. With exciting camps for each and every personality, the possibilities are endless. This summer, let your child focus on learning, being creative, staying active and making friendships that will last a lifetime. We look forward to continuing to grow as a successful publication in your region and hope to inspire you to explore the beauty in your own backyard. Happy camping! Karen A. Lavery Director of Operations

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30th Anniversary 5K Run for Clean Air and Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 16 from 9 to 11am

The 30th Annual 5K Run for Clean Air and Earth Day Celebration will take at the Philadelphia Art Museum and run along Martin Luther King Drive. Arriving back at the finish line, the Clean Air council has invited its partners and sponsors to participate in the Earth Day Celebration, providing an opportunity for community participants to hear about the latest green event news, resources and trends. The 5K Run for Clean Air is a community effort to decrease the air pollution that triggers asthma and other respiratory problems in families, as well as support problems that reduce waste in favor of increased recycling and composting and slow down global warming. For more information, visit www.cleanair.org.

Earth Day Celebration saturday, april 23 and sunday, april 24

Mechanicsburg will become a farmer’s market, a music venue and a place to go camping. The borough’s two-day Earth Day celebration kicks off on April 23rd with a family camping event at Trails and Trees Environmental Center and continued throughout the weekend, with 18 bands playing over two days, ranging from blues to country to African drumming. There will be great food, arts and crafts, education and awareness and lots of good vibes. Events are sponsored by Main Street Mechanicsburg and the Mechanicsburg Parks and Recreation Department. For more information or to RSVP for the camping event, call (570) 325-2079 or visit www. earthdayjt.com.

The 40th Anniversary of Earth Day Celebration at the Philadelphia Zoo Thursday, April 21 through Saturday, April 23 from 10am to 4pm

Visit the Philadelphia Zoo for their upcoming “Spring Fling: Party With Your Planet.” Party with your pals at the Philadelphia Zoo and help save the planet. “Party for the Planet” features music, games and fun, in addition to information from local environmental organizations. Learn how you can save the environment we share with animals around the world. Free for zoo members. For more information, call (215) 243-1100 or visit www.philadelphiazoo.org.

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Guests celebrate the return of the American shad to the Delaware River and also the history of the Fishtown community. Live local music sponsored by WXPN will take place, including locals Blood Feathers and the Strapping Field Hands. There will be educational kiosks sponsored by area environmental groups. Maritime displays will be open with kayaking also made available to the public. Local arts and crafts vendors, food booths featuring festival-themed foods and historic walking tours will be available for exploring. A historic scavenger hunt will end at the fest for those with an interest in exploring the history of Fishtown. For more information, visit www.fishtownshadfest.org or call (215) 427-0350.

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EarthFest 2011 Friday, april 29 from 9:30am to 2pm

The T Temple University Center for Sustainable Communities will host EarthFest2011. Hosted in celebration of Earth Day, thousands of kids from schools across the Delaware Valley come together to learn about the environment from over 90 different exhibitors! For additional details, please visit www.temple.edu or call (267) 468-8108.

Arbor Day 2011 Friday, april 29 at 10am

Cheltenham T Township will commemorate its 23rd Annual Arbor Day Celebration at High School Park on High School Road and Montgomery Avenue, Elkins Park. The Township expects to receive a 13th consecutive Tree City USA Award and 12th consecutive Growth Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation for its continued progress in community forestry activities.

Doo Dah Parade ssaturday, april 16 at 12pm

Ocean Cit City, New Jersey’s Doo Dah Parade will again feature a Basset Hound Waddle with over 500 of the floppy eared canines loping along Asbury Avenue and the Boardwalk. There will be unusual and funny brigades, kooky individuals, a variety of bands, clowns and impersonators of legendary comedians. Ocean City High School Clubs, booster organizations and the High School Band will be honored during the Parade for contributions to the community. The High School Band will lead the humorous march. The parade starts at 6th and Asbury Avenue, proceeds to 12th and Asbury, turns east to the Boardwalk and ends at the Music Pier where there is an awards ceremony and PieAsco. PieAsco participants sit in grandstands and smoosh each other in the face with shaving cream pies. The event honors legendary comedian Soupy Sales, a perennial Doo Dah favorite, who passed away in December. His wife, Trudy, a former June Taylor dancer, will start the event with Meadowlark.

Parade divisions include Individuals, Brigades described as “five or more deranged individuals,” impersonators of legendary comedians, Miscellaneous-Whatevers, Pooches and Tribute to Ocean City High School. Fan clubs normally participate and there will be professional impersonators of Groucho and Harpo Marx, Marilyn Monroe, Lucy, Abbott and Costello, George Burns and Jack Benny. All participants will receive an “I Was A Hotdog For A Day” Doo Dah T Shirt following the parade courtesy of Dietz and Watson, major sponsor. To submit e vents for our upcoming issue , feel free to email Shannon Collins at shannonblm@gmail.com. April | May 2011 Local Living

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Fulton Bank Heroes One Hundred On June 4th, local police fire and EMS personnel will play a benefit softball game at Central Bucks South High School, but this is no ordinary game. Heroes One Hundred is a 100-inning one-pitch game that will run from 8am to 10pm. The game pits officers from Upper Bucks vs. Lower Bucks. What makes this game different, aside from the length, is the unique scoring system. All players must pay an entry fee to play and then raise money before the game. The more they raise, the higher their “run tally” each time they score. Players raising up to $400 count as one run each time they score. Those raising up to $600 count as two, up to $800 counts as three, and up to $1,000 counts as four. Enthusiastic players who raise over $1,000 will not only count as four runs, they also receive one free foul ball (normally an out in a one-pitch game) per at bat. “This keeps the emphasis on fundraising,” said Gary Bruno, branch manager of Fulton Bank in Southampton and Board Member of Bucks County Heroes Scholarship Fund (BCHSF) who came up with

a father and the oldest will be college age this year. “Our past fundraising efforts have grown our fund to over $500,000 but, with the rising costs of college education, we still need all the support we can get,” said Bruno. With a certified umpire behind the plate, BCHSF has used the volunteer efforts of local politicians, celebrities, and athletes as base umpires to help draw out more fans. Hooters of Bensalem sells refreshments at the game with all profits going to the fund. Some moon bounces and vendor tables, and a dunk tank provide additional entertainment for the day. A new addition this year is an Adopt a Hero program in which CB South students can adopt a player in order to put their heads together to come up with fundraising ideas for the officer. Other students have volunteered to help out with various duties on game day. “I think this is a great way to build relationships between kids in the community and our local emergency officers. While the students can help with fundraising ideas, officers can return the favor by being a mentor and offering some career guidance, especially if the kids are interested in a similar career,” said Bruno. LL

the idea. “While we appreciate every player’s fundraising efforts, a player who raises over $1,000 is much more valuable to his team than one who raises $100 but is a better athlete. For the better athlete to compete he’d better be 4 times better or he’ll find himself on the wrong end of a blowout. The final score of last year’s game was 385-204!” BCHSF is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit established in 1990 under the auspices of the County of Bucks and endorsed by the County Commissioners. The purpose is to provide full four-year scholarships for post high school education to the children of police, fire, corrections, rescue squad, and EMS personnel who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Three tragedies in the past five years have left a total of 6 children without

Anyone interested in donat ing can do so through www. buckscountyheroes.com. Chec ks and mone y or ders may be sent to BCHSF c/o F ulton Bank 736 S treet Rd. S outhampton PA 18966. While any t ype of dona tion is greatl y appreciated, business sp onsorship le vels are $250 “Single,” $500 “Double,” $1,000 “Triple,” and $2,000 “Home R un.” A WPST 94.5 advertising package, valued at over $3,000 will also be given to a company interested in being the Gr and Sponsor of the e vent for $10,000. Please call Gary Bruno at (609) 847-6665 with any questions.

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Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It

In this brilliant book, Pulitzer Prizewinning author Thomas L. Friedman speaks to America’s urgent need for national renewal and explains how a green revolution can bring about both a sustainable environment and a sustainable America. Friedman explains how global warming, rapidly growing populations, and the expansion of the world’s middle class through globalization have produced a dangerously unstable planet—one that is “hot, flat, and crowded.” Friedman also shows how the very habits that led us to ravage the natural world led to the meltdown of the financial markets and the Great Recession. The challenge of a sustainable way of life presents the United States with an opportunity not only to rebuild its economy, but to lead the world in radically innovating toward cleaner energy. And it could inspire Americans to something we haven’t seen in a long time—nation-building in America—by summoning the intelligence, creativity

water? What happens when a bottledwater company stakes a claim on your town’s source? Should we have to pay for water? Is the stuff coming from the tap completely safe? And if so, how many chemicals are dumped in to make it potable? What’s the environmental footprint of making, transporting and disposing of all those plastic bottles? A riveting chronicle of one of the greatest marketing coups of the twentieth century as well as a powerful environmental wake-up call, Bottlemania is essential reading for anyone who shells out two dollars to quench their daily thirst.

By Elizabeth Royte A habit-changing narrative investigation into the commercialization of our most basic human need: drinking water. Having already surpassed milk and beer, and second now only to soda, bottled water is on the verge of becoming the most popular beverage in the country. The brands have become so ubiquitous that we’re hardly conscious that Poland Spring and Evian were once real springs, bubbling in remote corners of Maine and France. Only now, with the water industry trading in the billions of dollars, have we begun to question what it is we’re drinking and why. In this intelligent, eye-opening work of narrative journalism, Elizabeth Royte does for water what Eric Schlosser did for fast food: she finds the people, machines, economies and cultural trends that bring it from nature to our supermarkets. Along the way, she investigates the questions we must inevitably answer. Who owns our

In Def ense of F ood: A n Ea ter’s Manifesto By Michael Pollan Michael Pollan’s last book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma , launched a national conversation about the American way of eating; now In De fense of Food shows us how to change it, one meal at a time. Pollan proposes a new answer to the question of what we should eat that comes down to seven simple but liberating words: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. Pollan’s bracing and eloquent manifesto shows us how we can start making thoughtful food choices that will enrich our lives, enlarge our sense of what it means to be healthy and bring pleasure back to eating. All book reviews are referenced from www. goodreads.com. April | May 2011 Local Living

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Previous Page: Canine suit es at Wagsworth Manor c ome in all shapes and siz es--from classic choic es t o a priv ate r oom in the silo , wher e pooches have a window view as well as a flatscreen TV. Pets also have the option of e xercising in the indoor pool , where they can enjoy individual or group swim time. Above: From playing outdoors to relaxing with a day in at the spa, dogs have endless options t o en tertain a t Wagsworth Manor. P ets alw ays leave the luxury pet resort looking and feeling their best.

PETS GET THE ROYAL TREATMENT AT WAGSWORTH MANOR By Shannon Collins

he lavish entrance to Wagsworth Manor, a premiere pet care facility, is beautifully tailored, with not a detail unattended. Husband and wife team Brad and Deedee Francis, owners of Wagsworth Manor, have been catering to the well-loved pets in Malvern, PA and beyond since 2007. The couple makes sure each and every pet is cherished, whether they need personalized care, grooming, activities or overall pampering. “We customize your pet’s stay,” said Deedee. “Each dog is totally different. They grow with us, not necessarily the way they come in. Over time, they become more comfortable and come out of their shell. It’s great to see that when it happens.” Dogs definitely don’t stay caged up at this state-of-the-art, $6 million facility. Situated on six acres and with 24,000 square-feet of indoor space, pets have endless exercise and fun. Wagsworth boasts a unique filtration system designed by a world-renowned 18

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pet care facility engineer. This elaborate system offers 13 separate zones and 3 layers of filtration in order to provide your pet with the safest and healthiest environment possible. The guest suites at Wagsworth are clean, climate-controlled and spacious, with decorative dog breed murals displayed for the pooches to enjoy. Guests have a nice view and are provided with comfy cots or even car-shaped beds with a flat screen TV. Because dogs are pack animals, Wagsworth proudly provides group playtime for all of its guests. On average, dogs play from 9am to 12pm and have naptime from 12pm to 2pm, with additional playtime from 2 to 5pm—that’s roughly six hours of playtime in supervised outdoor and indoor play areas. “At the end of the day, the dogs are tired and ready to go home and rest with their moms and dads,” said Deedee. For a variety of reasons, not all dogs wish to be exercised or

socialized with other four-legged friends. For timid or shy dogs, the staff of Wagsworth will schedule them for one-on-one TLC time. “We have something for everyone—we have plans for swimmers, dogs that like to run all day long and something for seniors,” said Deedee. “A lot of our plans include TLC time and a tuck-in service before bedtime.” Besides daycare and overnight lodging, Wagsworth also provides grooming and training services, with an expert team of skilled specialists who have experienced working with all types of pet personalities. Wagsworth has recently introduced a Gifted Enrichment Program, designed to provide extra one-onone attention for guests that require more mental stimulation to satisfy their play needs. The program includes swimming or two daily one-on-one sessions of agility, mental exercise or scent work. From a pet boutique and swimming pool to luxe suites with flat screen TVs, Wagsworth Manor offers the kind of amenities once reserved for the animal at the other end of the leash. Massages are even offered at the pet spa, where pets benefit from therapeutic massage, which both relaxes and promotes health and overall wellness. This luxury retreat for the furry elite also offers fun-filled, pet-friendly events. On Sunday, May 1st from 4 to 7pm, Wagsworth is hosting their Bark for Life Spring Fling. Pet lovers are

encouraged to celebrate Spring and attend this fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society Bark for Life. Live music, food and drinks, doggie group play, agility demonstrations, Spring photos with your pup, crafts and a caricature artist are just some of the festivities planned for pooches and their owners. From June through August, Wagsworth hosts a Yappy Hour on the third Thursday of the month from 6 to 8pm. Pet owners can play with their dogs while enjoying live entertainment and a cookout. Whether your pet is a lap-dog or a Frisbee champ, the day camp program at Wagsworth is the perfect, worry-free alternative to leaving your canine pal at home. Rain or shine, your pet will enjoy a day of fun, attention and companionship in a healthy, caring atmosphere. For more information on Wagsworth’s day camp, be sure to check out our summer camp feature! For an affordable price, you can leave your pet without any worries, knowing they will be pampered and well taken care of. Pet owners are even given a pet report at the end of the stay, where they can find out details on their dog or cat’s stay, with notes like: loves belly rubs, played ball, talkative or liked to explore. The report also details mealtime, gives an overall health elimination and includes other general comments. When waiting to pick up your guest, be sure to browse Wagsworth’s unique pet supplies and accessories, where you’re sure to fall in love with some beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces for your canine or feline friend. Pet owners are always welcome to visit Wagsworth Manor during business hours for facility tours. But be prepared—after a stay at Wagsworth Manor, your furry family member will be expecting a dog biscuit on their pillow at bedtime. Wagsworth Manor is located at 27 Spring Mill Drive in Malvern, PA. Wagsworth is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm; Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. For more information, call (610) 251-9247 or visit www. wagsworthmanor.com. LL Shannon Collins is Local Living Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief. April | May 2011 Local Living

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Heat olive oil in a heavy bottomed pot over med-high heat. Add onion, green pepper and carrot, allow vegetable mix to slightly fry in oil (to flavor the oil). Then add tomatoes and squid. Allow this mixture to cook for approximately10 mins. Add the cube chicken. Stir in the rice to the vegetable mixture to thoroughly coat. Add chicken stock, water, wine, garlic, red pepper flakes and saffron. Bring this mixture to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer.

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shrimp, peeled and deveined chorizo sausage, cut into 1/2” thick disc olive oil garlic, chopped scallions, minced chili powder honey smoked chipotle caraway seeds thyme leaves, destemmed beer limes, grated and juiced wooden skewers salt and pepper

Using a food processor, add garlic, green onion, caraway seeds, chili powder and a pinch of salt. Pulse on-off for 15 seconds, add beer, lime zest and juice, pulse again for an additional 10 seconds to combine. Meanwhile, in a separate mixing bowl combine shrimp with marinade and toss to coat. Thread a shrimp onto a skewer with a disc of chorizo; the shrimp should be attached at both ends. This will prevent the chorizo from falling off the skewer. Repeat the process until all are finished. Brush additional marinade on before grilling. Grill the skewers over high-heat, turning once or twice, until charred and the shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Serve hot off the grill.

Add in mussels, clams and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Check to see if more water is needed. Add in shrimp, parsley and green peas to cook briefly until tender about 5 mins. Later taste, adjust seasonings if necessary with salt. Note: Soak mussels and clams in a bowl with water and a couple of pinches of salt to remove any sand or grit. Throw away any that are open.

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By Harry D. Jones In a world of boutique wines, craft beers, single barrel bourbon and single Malt Scotch, lets welcome a new sophisticated generation of spirit: boutique brand Tequila. And with Cinco de Mayo just a few weeks ahead on the calendar, why don’t we pour into the industries up and coming new kid on the block. Much like the previously mentioned beer, wine and spirits, tequila has various styles and ages. Look for Blanco tequila, which is crystal clear, has not been aged and is great in refreshing mixed drinks. Reposado tequila has been aged anywhere from 2 to 11 months in wood barrels which gives it a slight golden color and more complexity. This style is great for margaritas, imparting a peppery, fuller flavor. Do you enjoy cognac or single malts in a snifter glass? Then step up to Anjeo tequila. Aged from 1 to 3 years also in wood barrels, you will discover more depth of color and flavor with a smooth and lingering finish. A new boutique brand that I recently discovered at a tequila and food pairing dinner was Siembra Azul. Produced from 100% Blue Agave plant has organic standards via kosher certification. Siembra Azul is grown in the lowlands and highlands of Mexico and has been awarded The New York Times Best Blanco and Food and Wine’s Best Reposado in the nation. With these tequila choices, you can step away from the margarita. Swirl it, sip it

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Lime- Basil Sorbet Tequila-spiked

Blanco Siembra Azul - $33.99 has a light smoky aroma while on the palate evokes citrus and lime. It’s best served cool room temperature in a fluted champagne glass with citrus dishes and fresh seafood like Ceviche composed of lime & citrus marinated shrimp, scallops, fresh tomato and avocado.

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Reposado Siembra Azul - $40.82 light gold color, full peppery aroma and flavor and well balanced. Add depth of flavor to your mixed drinks or use to steam fish with a higher fat content like grouper and tuna. Anjeo Siembra Azul - $43.97 light amber golden color, elegant, smooth and smoky aromas. Aged in virgin oak for 18 months yields a Cognac-like spirit. Don’t mix it, just sip it. On a cool Spring night, find a crackling fire, some good friends and enjoy. Why wait for Cinco de Mayo when you can enjoy it now? Sante! Harry Jones is the wr iter of the popular blog, By the Glass and Fork. For more articles, visit www.bytheglassandfork.com. We suggest you pair this delicious tequila-spiked dessert by Barry Sexton of the Opinionated Palate with one of the previously mentioned tequilas!

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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir until mixture comes to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat to cool. Using a blender, puree lime juice, sugar syrup and the chopped basil leaves to incorporate into a smooth consistency for about 2minutes. Pour into a plastic container, cover and freeze until semisolid, remove from freezer mash it up with a fork and re-freeze again. When frozen, place in a food processor and process 30seconds until smooth. Cover and refreeze until ready to serve, when serving use a 2oz scooper and place 2 desired scoops into a serving glass. At this point if desired, you can drizzle sorbet with your favorite tequila. Note: This is a great recipe that I have had such great success over the years. The sweetness of the basil blooms into your palate awakening the summer flavors. The tequila takes this recipe over the edge. Makes 5 servings.

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or anyone who has ever been to camp, there is nothing quite like the experience. From feeling the warm summer air while canoeing on the lake or singing camp songs on the bus— to getting glue stuck on your fingers from arts and crafts, and drinking “bug juice,” with your lunch—kids around the world relish and remember their camp experience forever. Today, there are more than 10 million children attending summer camp in the U.S., according the American Camping Association (ACA). This year, the organization is celebrating the 150th anniversary of camp around the world, highlighting the dramatic impact the camp experience has had on people of all ages and from all walks of life. (In 1861, the first American camp—the Gunnery Camp—was established by W. Gunn and his wife Abigail.) And there are plenty of choices when it comes to choosing a camp that is right for both children and young adults. With smaller family sizes, and technology giving kids more do in the summer at home, camp programs have seen a decline in enrollment. But, according to the ACA, more than 75 percent of camps in the U.S. have added new programs and activities to bring kids back into the fold, and attract new campers with a wide array of specialized experiences including, performing arts, computers, magic, space science, weight loss, sports and fitness and many others. There are for profit and not-for profit camps, as well as religious and government-affiliated programs, giving parents and kids no shortage of palatable choices.

How To CHoose A summer CAmp

Just like choosing a private school, or finding the best public school, parents need to do their homework. Of the many summer camp programs in the U.S., only 2,400 are accredited by the American Camping Association. While the application is voluntary, the ACA requires that a camp program meet 300 health and safety standards to receive the designation. According to Kristen M. Waterfield, president and COO of the Malvern School, which also runs an ACA-accredited summer camp program, there is no regulation of summer camps in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. “While pre-schools are regulated by a government agency, summer camps are not, so it’s especially important to make sure you ask the right questions before enrolling your child,” she said. “For example, in addition to making sure they have the ACA accreditation, parents should also check to see if there is a full time medical staff person on board, a counselor-to-camper ratio of 1: 8, and 1:3 for the pool area. Also, they might want to see the log book of accidents, as well as the training and experience of the counselors.” Some other questions parents should ask before making their summer camp decisions include: is there is a Red Cross-certified swimming program; air-conditioned areas where kids can get away from the heat; are the water areas well staffed; can you bring your child in for a site visit and talk to the camp director; 34

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are programs available for kids who may not be athletic or need special attention; and can parents have access to parent evaluations and testimonials?

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Life is full of transitions, but for children, especially young one’s, going off to summer camp for the first time, it can be the cause of needless anxiety. One of the best ways parents can help their children leave the structure of school behind, and embrace the relaxed atmosphere of summer, is by frequent communication. Waterfield, who began her career as an elementary school teacher, said that knowing what a child needs, and taking steps to meet those needs is crucial in helping them make the adjustment from school- to- camp. “Every child is different. Some don’t do well in a less structured environment, and others may have issues with separation anxiety. Generally, it’s best to talk to your children about their fears, then create a game plan to tackle their particular issues,” said Waterfield. Some tactics Waterfield recommends for helping children acclimate to camp are: taking them to meet their counselor before camp starts; having the counselor assign them a buddy during the first week; encouraging the child to write postcards to their friends over the summer; discussing the new bedtime rules and more relaxed schedules one week before camp starts; putting photos or favorite snacks in their camp bags; and spending time talking about how much fun the summer will be in the camp environment. Summer is all about fun and relaxation. But for those children lucky enough to go to camp, it can be a life-changing experience that will enrich their lives for years to come. For more information on how to choose a summer camp visit www.acacamps.org or www.malvernschool.com. Dava Guerin is Local Living Magazine’s Profile Editor.

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Whether your child is a budding Baryshnikov or wants to bend it like Beckham—from toddler to teen, computer geek to painter—there is a summer camp in our directory that is just right for him or her.

For THe CliFF lee FAnATiCs

Phillies Baseball Academy Summer Camp

WHAT WE LOVE: Bring a glove and kick off the baseball season at The Phillies Baseball Academy, offering campers unforgettable baseball and softball experiences they’ll experience for a lifetime. The Phillies Baseball Academy is far more than just a week at camp—it’s a place where new skills are developed and old ones are perfected. Kids get an official Phillies Baseball Academy uniform, an insider tour of Citizens Bank Park,

professional coaching and a personal evaluation at the end of the experience to further develop their skills. Campers receive an invitation to reunite with fellow campers at a Phillies game on either September 7 or 21, 2011. MORE INFO: $445 for 1 week, $860 for 2 weeks, $410 per week for 3 or more weeks. For boys and girls, ages 6-14. Various locations and dates. (610) 520-3400, philliescamps.com

For THe FooTloose

Philadelphia Dance Theatre Arts and Dance Camp

WHAT WE LOVE: There’s no time like the summer to improve your dancing technique. Join fellow campers as they dance the summer away on the bucolic setting of the New Covenant Campus. The intensive is designed to improve flexibility and alignment with a daily body conditioning class; build stamina with up to four and a half hours of technique daily; and help dancers achieve their goals under the instruction of faculty. MORE INFO: $360 for July- August 12 Young Dance Intensive; $110 for June 13-June 17 Little Princess & Pirate Day Camp, $250 for July 27-Aug 21 Dance Intensive, $90 for June 29-July 3 for ages 3-6. 7500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, (215) 247-4272, philadancetheatre.org

For THe eAgles enTHusiAsTs

Philadelphia Eagles Youth Football Camp

WHAT WE LOVE: This camp, led by college, high school and professional football coaches (including former Eagles), teaches campers ages 6-14 non-contact football instruction that challenges both experienced players and newbie’s to the sport. The curriculum also includes nutrition guidance, a simulated NFL draft, teamwork development and lessons on football language and strategies. The Accelerated Skills Sections will join other Comprehensive Skills campers for a number of experiences and football challenges, including Hero interactions, scrimmages and competitions. MORE INFO: $339 Various dates from June 27-July 29; 3720 Spruce Street, #462, Philadelphia, PA, prosportsexperience.com

Potomac Bead Company This summer, join the Potomac Bead Company in Doylestown from June 20 to August 26 for fun and creative summertime jewelry-making activities. For a detailed list of daily and weekly schedules, class fees, as well as applying online for your reservations, visit potomacbeads.com or contact doylestown@potomacbeads.com.

ages 10-14 (9am-12:30pm) Classes will include basic necklace and bracelet, fish in the sea polymer clay necklace, life stories charm bracelet, beaded fringe t-shirt, beaded foot thong, intro to seed beading, fun and funky hair clips and Kumihimo weaving.

Ages 15-18 (1-4:30pm) Classes will include basic necklace and bracelet, heavy metal jewelry, Kumihimo weaving, wire rings, crystal earrings, beaded foot thong, green jewelry, hemp knotting, tie-dyed and beaded t-shirt, mixed media necklace, life stories bracelet, viking knit weaving and shape of a heart bracelet.

For THe wimbelDon FAns

Tennis Addiction Junior Summer Tennis Academy

WHAT WE LOVE: At Tennis Addiction in Exton, PA, campers from ages 7-18 years old have the option of attending full day, morning or afternoon sessions for either a full week or individual days. Any child who attends a whole week will leave with a brand new Tennis Addiction tee! Every student will learn the main components of each stroke, including proper grips. Students will also learn tactics and strategies specific to match play. Campers will train using tennis exercises to increase speed and will also learn specific ways to increase concentration and focus during play. MORE INFO: Weekly sessions from June 14-August 27 (all ages and levels). $375/week for full day; $240/week for AM April | May 2011 Local Living

session; $175/week for PM session; $90/day for 1 day, $60/day for 1 morning, $40/day for 1 afternoon. June 14-17 are 21-24 are 4 day weeks tuition will be $300. 202 Philips Road, Exton, PA, (610) 363-1052, tennisaddiction.com

For THe beCkHAm buFFs

Philadelphia KiXX Summer Soccer Kamp

WHAT WE LOVE: Soccer fans get the chance to play with KiXX players during one of the many five-day camps. Campers leave not only with a stronger technique, but with plenty of goodies, including a KiXX Kamp T-Shirt, soccer ball and a voucher to the Kixx Home Opener. Special sessions are available for advanced players and goalkeepers. MORE INFO: $135 for Tots Program (4-5 years old); $135 for Open Day Camps (6-14 years old); $150 for Advance Day or Evening Camps (9-16 years old); $150 for Travel Team Camps (9-18 years old); $150 for Middle School and High School Preseason Camps (14-18 years old); $165 for KiXX keeper Kamps (all ages). At various PA and NJ sites. 3601 S Broad St, (888) 888-5499, kixxonline.com

For THe golF gurus

Julian Krinsky Golf Camp

WHAT WE LOVE: The Julian Krinsky School of Gold offers world-class professional golf instruction and coaching. Whether you’re just starting or want to seriously improve your level of play, the proven Julian Krinsky method can help you compete and win while enjoying the great game of golf. Campers will receive personalized golf instruction, intensive golf training, real competition experience and challenges that will increase both skill and mental toughness. Children will play on courses throughout suburban Philadelphia, including courses like PineCrest Golf Club and Five Ponds Golf Club to name a few. MORE INFO: $1,595 for one week, $1,490 for 2+ weeks, Senior residential: ages 14–17; $1,595 for 1 week, $1,490 for 2+ weeks, junior residential: ages 10–13; Located at Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges, PA; (866) 784-4154, golfcamps.us

For THe FourTH muskATeer Taste of Fencing Course

WHAT WE LOVE: Fencing classes at the Bucks County Academy of Fencing are fun, safe, exciting and a great form of exercise. Fencing sharpens campers’ agility, balance, confidence, reflexes and even your mind! The “Taste of Fencing” courses consist of an hour-long class, once a week for five weeks. Students must complete a 5-week “Taste of Fencing” course that includes safety, history, basic footwork and hand positions prior to joining an ongoing Introductory Foil course. The Introductory Fencing course consists of a one-hour class, once a week. The class fee includes use of the required equipment. Class size is limited and participants will need to buy a $20 fencing glove at the first class. MORE INFO: $160 per session; April 1-April 29 from 4:30-

5:30pm. Various locations, (215) 862-6112, bcaf.com

For THe Horse-lovers

Chamounix Equestrian Center Summer Camp

WHAT WE LOVE: Work to Ride’s six, one week summer camps are for horse-loving children between the ages of 8 and 15 who want to learn everything there is to know about horses and how to ride. Campers will be offered an extensive foundation in horseback riding and care in a fun and safe environment. Kids will learn about safety, teamwork, responsibility, animal husbandry, barn management, equine nutrition and animal behavior. Parents are also invited to watch their children participate in games on horseback. Polo Camp is also available for AM students who will focus on arena team strategy, field positioning, offensive and defensive strategies and riding. MORE INFO: $300 full day, $160 half day; Chamounix Equestrian Center, 98 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, PA; (215) 877-4419; worktoride.net

For THe ADvenTure-seekers

Valley Forge Military Summer Day Camp

WHAT WE LOVE: Valley Forge Summer Camp is located at the Valley Forge Military Academy & College in Wayne. The beautiful 100-acre campus located in the famous Main Line section of suburban Philadelphia houses a variety of fields, stables and swimming pools. Campers can grow at the VFMA summer camp, where they’ll discover new abilities and develop lifelong friendships. The experienced staff comes from countries all over the world and offers a diversity of experiences. MORE INFO: $3,900 for full overnight session; $2,300 for 2 week overnight session; $430 per week of day camp; $3,120 for 8 weeks of day camp; $430 for sports camp; $3,900 for overnight sports camp; $3,900 for full overnight forging fitness session; $2,300 for 2 week overnight forging fitness session; $395 per week for counselor in training program: June 25-August 12. 1001 Eagle Road. Wayne, PA (610) 989-1262, vfmac.edu

For THose wHo JusT wAnT To roCk Rock Climbing Summer Camp at Doylestown Rock Gym

WHAT WE LOVE: The Doylestown Rock Gym offers a variety of summer camp options for indoor, as well as outdoor climbing. Campers learn proper safety, including various knots and climbing techniques, before getting to channel their inner mountain climber. Kids staying for a full-day experience climbing more challenging walls and trickier challenge courses, complete with mini-zip line. Advanced campers will spend the first two days in the gym preparing for three outdoor climbing adventures. Advanced campers will visit local climbing sites to experience the thrill of climbing on real rocks. A brand new pro climbing camp has also been designed for climbers who have attended higher level climbing programs, such as climbing team or April | May 2011 Local Living

multiple sessions of advanced climbing camp. MORE INFO: Basic camp: ages 6-12, $99 per half day, $180 per full day, June 20-August 26. Advanced camp: ages 10-16, $275, June 27-July 26. Pro camp: ages 12+, August 1-5. 3853 Old Easton Rd., Doylestown, PA, (215) 230-9085, doylestownrockgym.com

age range of kids from 8-17. This camp invites all young sailors to come and discover the joys of sailing, with no experience required. MORE INFO: Members: $450, Non-Members: $500. June 20-July 29. 300 W. 2nd Street, Essington, PA, 610 644-6743, cycop.com

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Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia Junior Sailing Camp

WHAT WE LOVE: The Corinthian Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program continues to grow and expand in our recognition of the youth of CYC. This year the program has expanded the dates of the program and the types of boats available to their sailors. The objective of the program this year is to provide more sailing and boating education both on and off the water to a broader

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School of Rock

WHAT WE LOVE: At the School of Rock Summer Camp in Doylestown, students will experience hands-on atmosphere learning performance techniques and the art of being in a rock band. Workshops will include group lessons on an instrument of choice (guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals), music theory, rehearsal techniques, performance practice and group band rehearsals leading up to a rock show on the last day of the program. For those interest in 3 day recording camps, students will be able to gain basic understanding and receive instruction in recording, cutting and mixing techniques as well as hands-on experience with the latest tools and processes. Students record a song and are presented with a copy of a professionally produced CD at the end of this fun recording experience. MORE INFO: $550 for 1 week performance camp session from June 27-July 1 and August 1-5; $1,000 for 2 week performance camp session from July 11-22; $330 for 3 day recording camp from August 15-17 and 22-25. (215) 230-3406, schoolofrock.com

For THe Cirque Du soleil lovers

The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts Summer Circus Camp

WHAT WE LOVE: The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts offers kids the chance to work on trapeze, aerial rope and silks, juggling, unicycling, plate-spinning, diabolo, devil sticks, tightwire, rolling globe, rola-bola, clowning, tumbling and more. Dance and performance classes, student showtimes, lunchtimes in the park and co-operative games are also available. In each 2-week session, professional circus performers and guests will speak to the kids and perform for them. At the end of each session, children will perform their very own Circus Show for friends, family and the public. MORE INFO: $650 per session. Sessions offered July 11-22, July 25-August 5 and August 8-19. Ages 7-15. 5900A Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA, (215) 849-1991, phillycircus.com

For THe DArwin DevoTees

The Philadelphia Zoo Summer Camp

WHAT WE LOVE: This summer, run like a cheetah, soar like an eagle, hop like a frog and discover how you can save these animals! Summer Camp at the Philadelphia Zoo gives children the opportunity to actively learn and immerse themselves into the wonderful world of animals. Hands on games and activities

Plan Your Pet’s 2011 Vacation Today! around the Zoo teach kids to not only care about animals, but to take an active role in saving species. The Zoo offers full-day and half-day programs for children ages 3-15 years old ranging from one to three weeks in length in June, July and August. MORE INFO: Starts at $150 per week. Full-day and half-day programs ranging from one to three weeks throughout June, July and August. Ages 3-15. 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, (215) 243-5601, philadelphiazoo.org

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fun developing their own stories by researching current events in the news and entertainment world. For children who are interested in what it takes to get started in the modeling industry, So you Want to be a Model? Camp offers new and exciting opportunity for children ages 10-17 who are interested in the runway or commercial print modeling. MORE INFO: Prices vary. Full-day and half-day programs throughout June, July and August. Ages 5 and up. 1080 N. Delaware Avenue, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA, (215) 739-9952, wicklinecasting.com

Wickline Casting’s Film & TV Camp

WHAT WE LOVE: Wickline Casting’s Film & TV Programs are to provide children the fun and freedom to develop their creative skills utilizing self-expression through the on-camera arts. Through fairytale stories, creative songs and role-playing, Little Stars is a half day camp perfect for ages 5-8. Film & TV Camp is designed so children an work as cast and crew teams. Campers learn basic levels of acting, directing and operating the camera. Script writing, storyboarding and improvisation will also be introduced. Acting for the Camera Camp is for the aspiring young stars in your household. Students will learn real auditioning skills by working with scripts for commercials and film reads. If your child enjoys creating characters like their favorite television personalities, be sure to introduce them to the TV Hosting/News Anchoring Camp. This camp is designed so campers start the

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Relax This Summer! Kids need R&R just like the rest of us, so why not send them to a yoga summer camp? Our area is fortunate to have a plethora of options for summer camps. If you’re looking for something a bit different, or something to balance out other camps, local yoga studios are always offering kids yoga camps. Yoga for children promotes overall strength, flexibility, focus and relaxation through body and mind awareness. For those kiddos who want to pack their yoga mat and have a blessedout summer, look no further than Ambler-based company, My Custom Yoga Mat. Their customized yoga mats make the cutest gifts and come in a variety of colors and graphics. The customer chooses the mat color, the embroidery thread color and font color and personalizes it with a name monogram or inspiration word. In addition to standard embroidery, they also offer custom work. Images and logos can be digitized and embroidered onto yoga mats for yoga studios or corporate gifting. In addition to yoga mats, My Custom Yoga Mat also creates personalized dog mats for food bowls. The yoga mats retail for $35 and make wonderful gifts for your little ones who are gearing up for camp. Ahhh… to be a kid again. For more information, visit www.MyCustomYogaMat.com or call (888) 933-2220.

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WHAT WE LOVE: The Cycling Day Camp is essentially a condensed Earn-A-Bike program. Since the program runs all day long, youth complete the Earn-A-Bike curriculum in two weeks, as well as participating in fun, outdoors activities related to cycling and cycling safely. Children learn how to keep their bike running, how to run it safely and have fun. Field trips and class work also teach environmental and social awareness, arts & crafts and general fitness and nutrition. MORE INFO: $450 per session. Sessions offered July 5-15; July 18-29; August 1-12; August 15-26. Locations vary, (215) 386-0316, neighborhoodbikeworks.org

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WHAT WE LOVE: The Riverbend Environmental Education center offers 30 acres of kid-friendly forest, meadow, pond and stream habitats for children to explore. Unique features include live animals, interactive Lenape Village and weekly field

trips to exciting destinations. The camp offers a perfect mix of fun, education and creative activities. Professional educators offer kids the opportunity for children to connect with nature and the chance to develop the foundation for lifelong environmental awareness. MORE INFO: $215 to $525 per week. Ages 4 and up. Sessions from early June to late August. 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, (610) 527-5234, riverbendeec.org

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WHAT WE LOVE: Malvern Day Camp provides a unique and outstanding summer camp program where children ages 5 to 14 years old can explore and experience nature, increase overall fitness and athletic abilities, expand creative horizons, add new interests, establish friendships and have fun. Located on 15 beautiful acres in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, the indoor and outdoor facilities of Malvern Day Camp are designed and maintained to give campers a fun and safe summer experience. MORE INFO: For 10 weeks beginning in mid-June. $250 to 380 per session. From 3 to 10 weeks and 3,4 or 5 days per week. 20 Creek Road, Glen Mills, PA, (610) 558-3200, malvernday camp.com

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WHAT WE LOVE: The general camp for 2nd to 10th graders provides a full range of summer camp activities and programs geared to each appropriate age group. All 55 acres of the property are used for this wonderful camping experience. Daily activities include arts and crafts, nature and science, performing arts, swimming, special events, clubs, games, sports and much more. Opportunities are offered for “trailblazers,” “pathfinders” and sports camps. Specialty camps are also available to explore fine arts, outdoor survival, science, photography, theatre, cooking, leather working, music and much more. MORE INFO: Prices vary, camps are offered throughout summer. 4425 Landisville Road, Doylestown, PA, (215) 3487221, campcuriosity.com

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WHAT WE LOVE: Located in Newtown, My Gym Summer Camp offers a half day or whole day of gymnastics, arts & crafts, story time, music, sports and much more to campers. The camp was created to enhance physical development and a sense of individual success. My Gym makes their classes easy on parents, with a drop-off program, in addition to keeping things fresh with their daily themes. The number one goal is your child’s

growth and development of children ages 2-10 years old. MORE INFO: Members: $35 per session; $65 full day; Non members: $45 per session; $75 full day. Siblings receive 10% discount. Session is 9am to 12pm or 1 to 4pm each day. 2 F Summit Square Shopping Center, Newtown, PA (215) 860-9947, mygym.com

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STEP INSIDE POTOMAC BEAD COMPANY By Samantha Wynne

rom the outside, the facade of 137 South Main Street is really quite modest, just smooth off-white stucco walls, and a glass door set between two large windows. There are no distinctive features, not a bit of period architecture that would typically be characteristic of a shop set in a small Bucks County town. But glancing up, the back-lit sign gives it away, as the lettering announces the merchant inside, “The Potomac Bead Company.” So step inside, and the interior spans to a wall on the right covered with shimmering Czech glass strands. Directly across, the wall to the left dangles with gemstones. Venture up the stairs to find display tables of Swarovski crystals, findings in all manner of metals, and lots of pretty pearls. And meander further still if you are looking for just the right tool, a special wire, or a gemstone pendant waiting to be hung from a silver chain. “What the Potomac Bead Company has done,” says jewelry designer and owner Elizabeth Aranda Rohrbach, “is acknowledge the essential needs of all kinds of jewelry-makers. My store offers such a wide selection of gemstones and pearls because every customer is looking for something different, looking for that one particular size and color to suit her current project. Or, just

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the opposite, she is simply browsing to see what new rock or vintage brass filigree will capture her eye and become a new bracelet.” Not only do the array of gemstones and accent beads satisfy both, but the classes offered cater to those inclined to learn the proper use of a new tool or technique. Basic jewelry making is offered weekly and other classes teach the ins and outs of working with silk cording, wire, seed beads, metals and polymer clay. An avid jewelry-maker for years, Elizabeth has not only learned the standard techniques for the materials just mentioned, but has also become certified to teach working with Precious Metal Clay. Her staff offers their own talents as well, such as the Viking Knit, crochet wiring, flame-worked glass beads and Kumihimo weaving. “This should be a respite,” Elizabeth explains, “a place where we can enjoy the creative process of making wearable art, while sharing that enthusiasm with friends and family.” Incidentally, her store classroom isn’t just limited to jewelry instruction. It also hosts children’s birthday parties, Mom’s Night Out gatherings, prom jewelry parties, bridal shower parties, holiday events and summer camp days, among others. It has two large tables with seating for up to sixteen, ready for either a small gathering of students, or guests at a little girl’s birthday party. This is the twelfth Potomac Bead Company store in a franchise that also has nearby locations in Phoenixville and Ocean City, New Jersey. Established in 2005 in Chambersburg, PA, the franchise owners have taken a new spin on what they’ve learned customers should expect in a bead store. Selection is paramount, followed by excellent customer service. And that, in particular, allows the opportunity to educate. So when it comes to crafting a long-lasting thing of beauty, Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of supplies, mechanics and tools. With an elegant interior, an organized palette of shiny rocks, glass and pearls, and a staff waiting to give proper instruction, the Potomac Bead Company in Doylestown is undoubtedly open for business. Newcomers will not be disappointed, and even if there does happen to be something not in inventory, Elizabeth will make every effort to correct that. “It has already been a revealing experience, watching the delighted reactions of everyone who walks in that door,” Elizabeth says, “and I hope to satisfy this neck of the Bucks County woods with everything I would possibly want in a bead store. And then some.” LL Samantha Wynne is a freelance writer in Bucks County, PA.

Q& A With Wei-Shen Lin, MD, of St. Luke’s Bone & Joint Institute

What activities are hampered by untreated shoulder problems?

according to the american academy of Orthopaedic surgeons, about 23,000 people have shoulder surgery each year. Today, more surgeons are using shoulder replacement surgery as a treatment option. Dr. lin answers some frequently asked questions regarding the symptoms and treatment options for shoulder pain.

Without a good functional shoulder, daily living activities can be very difficult. Activities as simple as putting on clothes, eating, and personal hygiene can be very challenging. Pain can also be a major problem for the patient, which can affect them psychologically and disturb their sleep pattern.

Q: How common is shoulder pain?

are there recent advancements in shoulder surgery?

Recent advancements in shoulder surgery are mostly related to our ability to correct the underlying problem with minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. Open surgery usually requires a large amount of tissue mobilization which takes time to heal. Arthroscopic techniques make use of video camera instruments, which avoids creating tissue damage around the shoulder. New shoulder implants also allow the physician to repair and reconstruct damaged tissues arthroscopically. They are smaller, stronger and easier to place in the joint. The advantages of minimally invasive surgery is that it not only decreases tissue damage but patients tend to have less pain and are able to recover faster. This can mean a same-day surgery for some patients.

Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint, after back and knee. In work related injuries, it ranks as the second most common only to lower back.

Q: What causes shoulder problems? A:

Shoulder injuries usually can be divided into two different mechanisms, intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic injuries occur within the tendon such as overuse or degeneration of the tendon. Extrinsic injuries are caused by compression against the surrounding structures such as bone spur impingement.

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shoulder pain?

A: Treatments of shoulder pain vary depending on the origin

of the problem. The basic treatments are attempting to regain the patient’s shoulder range of motion and strength by correcting the problems. Treatments include the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, activities modification, therapy and injections.

Q: What is a person’s typical range of motion after surgery for shoulder problems? A: We try to improve the function of the shoulder as much as

Q: How can surgery be used to treat shoulder pain? A:

Surgical interventions are required on some conditions. When there is a functional mechanical dysfunction of a painful shoulder, non-surgical managements will not be enough to correct the problem. Surgery is used to correct injuries such as rotator cuff tear, labral tear, fractures, instabilities and other mechanical issues. 52

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possible. The final motion of surgically treated shoulder varies depending on multiple factors such as the patient’s age, the type of injury, the type of surgery and function of the shoulder before injury. It is very important to have patients start moving their shoulder as early as possible after surgery. Most patients will be able to use their shoulder for daily activities. Older and younger patients are able to adapt better due to less demand in activities and adaptability of the shoulder, respectively.

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For over 50 years, Heritage Conservancy, an accredited Bucks County-based not-for-profit conservation organization has been preserving our region’s natural and historic resources. By helping us safeguard the quality of life in the area we proudly call home, we can leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. Learn more about us at HeritageConservancy.org or call 215-345-7020 today.

2011 Bucks County Designer House & Gardens By Shannon Collins

he selection of this year’s 36th Bucks County Designer House and Gardens is an exciting one. Once featured in the 1992 Traditional Home magazine, Old Glory Farm is a very unique home located in an idyllic setting. This year’s theme “Indulge Your Desire to Design,” is appropriate given the inspirational beauty of this distinctive home, which combines the quintessential Bucks County fieldstone manor with the modern architectural appeal of open rooms, vaulted ceilings and walls of glass. The preserved, original portion of this period dates back to 1790 and represents Bucks County at its finest. The series of 3 house additions add space for a total of over 9,000 square feet while retaining scale, design and materials of the original house. The changes include walls of windows which frame views of the spectacular scenery. All new stonework was made of hand-selected stone to mimic the old masonry. April 29th from 7 to 10pm marks the Preview Gala, catered by The Waterwheel with live entertainment. This event is longawaited the whole year by the local community. Great old friends and familiar faces mingle with guests who are both locals and

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Photo courtesy of Douglas Mason widespread across the area from all walks of life, coming together to marvel at their surroundings and enjoy excellent food and drink. On Friday, May 6th or Saturday, May 7th, the Fashion Show & Brunch will be held at The Waterwheel in Doylestown. The 15-acre grounds have been passionately tended over the past 30 years. In fact, the well thought out home additions were done with the desire to enhance the existing landscape of 4 pastures, 2 acre spring fed pond, a springhouse with its storybook meandering stream and meticulously restored bank barn. The setting feels rustic, yet the landscape has been planned with sophistication and boasts plantings of maples, white pines, birch, dogwood and so much more. This is a place where you can pause to enjoy the bucolic ambience and feel the passion of a Bucks County landscape. This is a major fundraiser for the Village Improvement Association (V.I.A.), which runs through the month of May to benefit the Doylestown Hospital and the mission of the V.I.A. 2011’s event kicks off the latest pledge to raise $1 million dollars over five years to update and renovate labor, delivery and postpartum facilities at Doylestown Hospital. Tickets are $20 for advance sales (before April 29th), $25 at the door; and $20 for 62+. Children 10 and older are welcome. Tickets may be purchased online at www.buckscountydesignerhouse.org or by phone by calling (215) 345-2191. LL 56

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Rockin’ Music Fests Our Guide to This Season’s Music Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss By Beth D’Addono It’s not f ormally doc umented, but the first music festival may have been c elebrated ar ound a c ave fire b y a bunch of wild painted dancers canting and raising their voices to the heavens.

Nothing much has changed in a few million years, if this year’s Burning Man is any indication. Revelers meet to keep the beat in music fests around the region and beyond, gathering for the feeling of joyful solidarity that comes from shared culture, rhythms and beer. It’s a beautiful thing. Mark your calendar for these toe-tapping events, guaranteed to put a song in your heart and a spring in your step.

Cape May Jazz Festival

Straight ahead jazz lovers head south, to Victorian Cape May, for the annual jazz festival, a weekend event with more polish and sheen than the usual outdoor gathering. With concert venues ranging from the Boiler Room downstairs at the tony Congress Hall Carney’s and the Star of the Sea Auditorium, this fest is well suited to a special occasion getaway in romantic Cape May. Celebrating its 35th year, the April 8-10 Jazz Festival includes the trumpeting prowess of Kevin Eubanks, former Tonight Show Music Director, and Grammy nominated Latin Jazz Great Poncho Sanchez, along with a slew of top acts like April | May 2011 Local Living

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

You’d get an argument from an annual average of 350,000 brightly clad fest goers that this one is the cream of the festival crop. A bold statement, but once you’ve been, it’s tough to contradict. What’s so special about Jazz Fest? Depending on who you talk to, it’s a tie between the music and the food, followed by, in no particular order, the people watching, the after fest shows around town, and did we mention the food? Held on the oval of the Fairgrounds Race Course, a horse track that can be quite pungent when muddied, Jazzfest, happening this year April 29May 8, is an annual tradition for a legion of locals and fans from all over the world. A treasured chance to meet up with far flung pals, Fest connects local regulars hailing from Philly, Conshohocken, Doylestown

and Belmont Hills with school chums, relocated siblings and music fans drawn together for love of roots and blues, Zydeco and gospel and cochon de lait po’boys. The juried food concessions all have their ardent supporters – some line up first for a fried soft shell crab po’boys, others queue for stuffed artichokes, crawfish Monica and bread pudding. A choice of 12 stages host huge names – this year’s fest include sets by John Legend and (Philly’s own) The Roots; Robert Plant & Band of Joy, Jimmy Buffett and Jersey boy Bon Jovi, along with stellar New Orleansbased talent, like trumpet player Kermit Ruffins (you’ve seen him on Treme) and roots rock guitarist Anders Osborne. Despite the thrumming crowds and weather than can range from gorgeous to blistering and torrential, the vibe is pure love fest. Smart fest-goers head for the Marriott, a one-stop Festival central that delivers a great location, and help with ticket and transport packages that make it easy to sit back and really enjoy the show. www.marriott. com, www.nojazzfest.com

Previous P age: The A cura Stage a t the N ew O rleans Jazz & Heritage F estival pr esented by S hell. Bon Jovi, Ar cade F ire, Jimmy Buffet and Wilco are just some of the talented musicians taking the main stage this year. Left: The Bethlehem Musikfest will be a ttracting crowds with their k iller lineup, including Mar oon 5, the St eve Miller Band and Steely Dan on the Sands Steel Stage.

Philadelphia Folk Festival

This annual summer celebration of folk modern and traditional celebrates its 49th anniversary this year August 2022 at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, near Schwenksville. Founder and folklorist Gene Shay dreamed up the festival in 1962 and has been the emcee every year since. Ever more expansive in scope, this year’s folk fest embraces global alt musicians like Gandalf Murphy and The Slambovian Circus of Dreams (hillbilly meets Pink Floyd), Djarara (Haitian rara) and Jah Levi & the Higher Reasoning (roots reggae), along with the inspired twanging of headlining acts Richard Thompson, Taj Mahal and the Subdudes, a perennial Jazzfest fave. A family friendly event with oodles of activities and music just for the kids, Folk Fest is best enjoyed in convivial camping convoys, social set ups known for good chow, endless jams and a high crunch factor – as in, pass the organic tofu, it’s time for the show. www.pfs.org

Saddle Up! Pigeon Forge TN

The romance of the old west makes a rare trek east of the Mississippi for this annual ode to old time cowboy music and poetry in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The home of Dollywood, Pigeon Forge is also the gateway to Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in America, a glorious wilderness preserved through the sheer grit of a band of local stewards. Pigeon Forge hasn’t been so much stewarded as developed at a breakneck pace, a frenzy of family fun that delivers endless diversions and all you can eat value. From February 23-26, 2012, Saddle Up! slows things down a bit, channeling cowboy lore and music in four days of magical events. The line up changes every year, but you may hear yodeling by Yahoo yodeler Wylie Gustafson, a talented Montanan who with his band The Wild West does a downright funky rendition of Buffalo Gals. There’s two-steppin’ and waltzing, a western marketplace for artfully tooled saddles and hand soled boots and even a serious chuck wagon cook-off simmered in cast iron over open fires. Finish the fest with church, Cowboy Church that is, the kind of worshipping best done to the twang of a guitar and the tapping of a well heeled boot. www.mypigeonforge.com 58

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And Four More to Sing About • Welcome America Philadelphia: Headliners for the July 4 bash in years past have included John Legend & The Roots and Sheryl Crow. www.americasbirthday.com • Brandywine River Blues Fest: At Chaddsford Winery, a happening Memorial Day weekend, featuring local musicians, delicious BBQ and of course, plenty of local wine. www.chaddsford. com • Bethlehem Musikfest: This great fest, August 5-14 this year, keeps the beat at 15 venues around downtown Bethlehem, with Maroon 5 and Steve Miller Band already confirmed. www. musikfest.org • Spring Gulch Folk Festival: This Lancaster area family-owned campground welcomes families, critters and a great line up of folk, country, blue grass and blues acts for a sleepover party May 19-22. So far, Trout Fishing in America, Buckwheat Zydeco and The Kennedys are on the bill. www.springgulch.com LL Beth D’Addono is Local Living Magazine’s Travel Editor. April | May 2011 Local Living

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To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint By Alina Makhnovetsky

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Just a few years ago, global warming and the green movement seemed like another fad popularized by hippies and celebrities, like the raw diet or leech therapy. Soon though, the overwhelming research and visibly depleted natural resources proved this was not a mere trend from the 70s, but a very real concern for the future of our stripped, polluted and overused planet. Now there is finally a vigorous urgency in developing alternatives and evaluating consumption. After all, it has been reported that the United States alone consumes 25 percent of the world’s energy despite only accounting for 5 percent of the world’s population. There are also countless other revealing facts heavily peppered on various green-oriented sites. For example, for every ton of recycled paper, 7,000 gallons of water and 380 gallons of oil, enough electricity to power an average house for six months could be saved. Moreover, both local and national government as well as large corporations, have taken notice, and along with hipsters, activists, organic companies, local farmers, land preservation organizations, and other various non-profits, are now engulfed in the battle to further educate the public on how to consume less, conserve more and think globally.

Going Green at Home

Choosing to be eco-friendly does not necessarily mean you have to overhaul your life. There are many small steps and simple changes that can contribute to preserving your immediate environment, our planet, as well as save you money. There are always things you can do at home--install compact fluorescent light bulbs, unplug appliances when not using them and wash clothes in cold water whenever possible, since as much as 85 percent of energy may be used to heat the water for just one wash. In fact, there are now detergents on the market that specialize in cold water washing. To save water you can also install a low-flow showerhead. You can even make your own non-toxic cleaning supplies with baking soda, vinegar, lemon and soap. Liz Robinson, Executive Director of Energy Coordinating Agency also has tips to save energy, money and slow global warming. Robinson recommends installing a setback thermostat, “For every degree you set the temperature back you’ll save three percent of your heating bill. The savings are comparable to air conditioners if 62

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you set your temperature up.” Robinson also suggests repairing or sealing drafty doors and windows and sealing up penetrations or holes in your basement or attic. Other ideas of the Energy Coordinating Agency include buying Energy Star appliances when replacing your refrigerator, heater, air conditioner or dishwasher and installing a solar water heater, for which there are federal tax cuts available. Although it may not seem like much, one household’s actions from recycling more and consuming less can make a tremendous difference for a county already so intent on making colossal changes and preserving its historic farms and landscapes.

Driving Green Tips

Especially with record-breaking prices at the pump, more people are worrying about fuel economy and gas mileage this summer. In lieu of buying a hybrid or cutting out travel altogether, here are a few simple, more reasonable ways to boost your gas mileage.

Acceleration: Try to avoid rapid acceleration and braking. Driving less aggressively can lower your gas mileage by up to 33% on highways and 5% around town.

Avoid Rush Hour: If you can, try to schedule your trips around rush hour. Avoiding rush hour traffic saves gas that may have been wasted idling.

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Our planet is in serious trouble. It’s time to open our eyes and consciously start living in a new Paradigm and give Earth the environmental justice that it desperately needs. Now is the time for change. Our population is expanding at an exponential rate and it’s more important now, than ever, to show our children how to be sustainable. Habitats for our furry friends are being taken away with every parking lot, shopping center, housing development and landfill that continues to be built. The more we try to accommodate the population, the more we destroy our land and valuable natural resources. While developers are busy stripping the land to make a buck, they make it that much easier for pollution and flooding to take place, when LEED standards are not followed. If we continue to do “business as usual” than it is inevitable, in our lifetime, that we will bear witness to the human population encountering major food, land and water shortages. Water is as much of a commodity to us as oil and gas. Climate change has been a hot button since Al Gore put it on the map with his documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.” The fact is, global warming has been happening for the last 10,000 years, but we have accelerated the process within the last 30 years. Manufacturing of plastics, disposables, processed foods, computers, cell phones and electronics within the last 75 years has played a significant role towards the “throwaway nation” that we’ve become. The problem is there is no waste and we are seeing that with Superfund sites and Brownfield’s. According to the EPA, there are over 7,000 landfills in the country, each giving off Methane into the air, a gas that’s more powerful than Carbon Dioxide. And, 34 million tons of that waste is contributed by food. If you own a restaurant or backyard, I recommend you begin researching composting. Let’s take the time to celebrate Earth Day, April 22, 2011, and live it every day. There is a great 15-minute video online called “The Story of Stuff ”—I highly recommend watching it, as it gives you the bigger picture in simple terms.

constant acceleration, so avoiding them as much as possible may increase fuel efficiency by 15%.

Close Windows: While it may seem nice on a breezy summer day, driving with the windows open increases air resistance on your vehicle which means it has to burn more gas. Instead, use the air conditioning and keep your windows closed. Cruise Control: Using cruise control on highways helps maintain a constant speed. Declutter: Get rid of the extra items in your trunk that you don’t need. A lighter load means better fuel economy.

Drive at Slower Speeds: Gas mileage rapidly decreases at speeds in excess of 60 MPH. Instead, choose the more gas efficient and safer route-- observe the speed limit.

Early Bird Special: Fill your tank in the morning when it’s cooler outside. As the day and your car get warmer, the gas in your tank will expand. Fill Up: AAA recommends that drivers always keep their fuel tanks about half-full. Less air in the gas tank cuts down on the amount of gas that evaporates. Monitor the Tire Inflation: Keeping track of proper tire pressure can save money, and in some cases, your life. Make sure that the pressure in all four of your tires is within its safe and efficient range.

Maintenance: Always make sure that your car is in good working condition by routinely changing your car’s air and fuel filters, as well as making sure that your car has regular oil changes. Kerri P enno (kpenno@ gmail.com) is a fr eelance w riter based in Conshohocken.

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The Three R’s: Recycle, Re-Design, Re-Fashion How to go green, and be seen, by taking old jewelry and turning it into a modern-day treasure. By Dava Guerin Adorning the human body with gold bracelets, stone necklaces, and sparking earrings is as old as humanity itself. In the ancient world, around 3000 BC in Egypt, gold was the preferred metal for making head and pectoral ornaments, and other precious pieces of wearable art. After the 1922 excavation of Tutankhamen’s tomb by Howard Carter, many of the gold funerary objects pointed to the value of ornamental jewelry in ancient civilizations, and that fascination continues to this day. While the average person may not own emeralds, garnets and sapphires from ancient Greece or Rome, chances are that have may have inherited their parents or grandparents gold wedding bands, college rings or even military medals. Many of these items still have great sentimental value. While they may never see the light of day, living a hapless existence in their owner’s jewelry boxes, they can, nevertheless, have a new lease on life through what jewelers refer to as the “Three R’s: Recycle, Re-design and Re-fashion.”

The History of Jewelry

According to the website Fashion-Era.com, jewelry is a universal expression of the human need to adorn those they love with precious metals, stones and pearls, signifying rituals including birth, death, marriage and many other memorable occasions. While gold was the preferred material used to make jewelry in 3000 BC in Egypt, through the ages the materials varied. For example, in 1400 BC, the beads shaped as natural forms such as shells, flowers and beetles were manufactured on a large scale. By 300 BC, the Greeks were making multi-colored jewelry made from precious stones and pearls. As time progressed, there were periods including the 13th Century in Medieval Europe where laws 64

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prohibited certain working class people from wearing any gold and silver at all, and in the 17th Century, a woman always wore her earrings whether or not she was even wearing clothes! When Napoleon became the Emperor of France in 1804, he ushered in an era of opulence, and helped revive jewelry as a fashion statement, and this philosophy was emulated in Europe, and particularly in England. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, jewelry was romantic and nationalistic, and some jewelers like Tiffany began to make such works of fine quality, that they eventually opened up shops in all the main cities in Europe. Over the centuries, jewelry reflected the sentiments of the ages, and went through its own transformations, such as when arts and crafts jewelry gained in popularity as a rebellion against the Industrial Age. Coco Chanel made her mark in the 1920’s by encouraging women to wear costume jewelry, and in the 1940’s and 1950’s, Hollywood influenced the jewelry styles with American women following the jewelry trends of the major actresses of the time. Television, too, made its mark, and by the 1980’s through today, American consumers continue to mirror their jewelry selections by wearing the same styles that their favorite television or film stars donned at the Emmy’s or Oscar’s.

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options. They can simply sell the gold as scrap, or work with the jeweler to create a completely new piece from scratch. The Re-design process is a bit more complicated but can achieve the greatest results. For those who do not have the vision of a re-designed piece in mind, the jeweler can be the best resource, especially now that computer technology is involved. Computer-aided design, or CAD, uses a special jewelry design program, Matrix, to create custom jewelry through a 3-D computer scaleable model. The design is then turned into a finished piece once the customer and jeweler agree on the specifics. Another method is called “rapid prototyping,” or RP. This method creates accurate cast able jewelry models directly from a 3D cad data. Then, wax models are made, and can be used for quickly making design changes, then the RP models can go directly into the casting process. But, technology alone cannot a treasure make. It’s the “vision thing” that often times dissuades consumers from taking a leap of faith and going through with the re-design process.

A good first step is to take all of the jewelry that is outdated or unworn to the jeweler to help come up with a viable re-design plan. Many people like the components of a piece, but not the style. For example, diamonds can be taken out of a cocktail ring and made into an eternity band, or a center stone can be removed and other stones added to give the ring an eclectic look. Wedding bands can be melted down to make a gold charm or an initial pin, and can be given as keepsakes to children or grandchildren. And three separate gem stone pendants can be re-designed into a three stone contemporary ring. The possibilities are endless! Finally, to re-fashion a piece think about other creative ways to use the item. Maybe a vintage stone pin can be fastened on to a pair of pumps, hat or scarf, or an old earring can be attached as an ornament to a handbag or the bottom of a suit jacket. Even a strand of pearls wound around three times can be used as a bracelet. No matter what method of preserving the life of a favorite piece of jewelry, the memories will last a lifetime. Dava Guerin is Local Living Magazine’s Profile Editor.

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mid April and by early May, Hebel advises, when annual flowers, vegetables and tropical plants are in great supply. Your plants generally require light pruning and fertilizing during this time period. Pruning and shaping will be more important this year than ever to repair damage caused by heavy snow loads this winter, Hebel pointed out. Plants installed last year should be checked for frost heaving, where the root ball has been pushed out of the ground by the freeze and thaw process. Conscientious gardeners will also want to correct edging and mulch levels at this time, maintaining 2-3 inches depth, making sure no mulch contacts the stems and trunks of trees and shrubs. Spring fertilization is critical for all plants and can be done now through May. “Now is the time to undertake the projects that will make your outdoor living space a great place for relaxing and entertaining the rest of the year, and for many years to come,” Gable said. “The pleasure of relaxing with a cup of coffee or the joy of entertaining family and friends on a new patio is priceless and begins now.”

Formula For Success

Hebel and Gable also have a formula for bringing your lawn back to life. First, Hebel encourages homeowners to start out with a soil sample. Local garden centers can test a soil sample, or provide kits from Penn State which allow you to take a sample and send it off for scientific analysis. The soil analysis can tell you about your yard’s pH balances and what you can do to maximize the effectiveness of your fertilizers. For example, in this geographic area, lime is often required to elevate soil pH, Hebel said. Early April when the forsythias bloom is a good time to dethatch your lawn, removing dead grass, and to apply crabgrass control and prevention, and fertilizer. Gable recommends applying grass seed before midApril and fertilizer around mid-May, with a second round of crabgrass control around Mother’s Day. Keep your lawn healthy by mowing it as soon as it is needed, generally when the grass reaches about 2-4 inches high. If you love nothing more than to come home after a stressful day or to set aside your weekend to get your

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hands in the dirt and find gardening therapeutic, then getting your yard in shape for summer will be a relaxing, rewarding task, enhanced by your local nursery or garden professionals, who can recommend the right plants, structures and accents to make your property shine. However, if the timeline above has you glancing nervously at the calendar and crossing your fingers for a freak blizzard that will hide the unkempt state of your lawn, relax. Companies like Northampton Nursery and Bucks Country Gardens offer not only plants and trees, but a full range of services to make your yard the talk of the neighborhood. These experts provide everything, from landscape design, to installation, to maintenance. Full service companies offer a host of landscaping services, including design, planting, lighting, spring and fall cleanup, water features, privacy screening, irrigation systems and drainage solutions; hardscaping services, including patios, walkways, pavers, retaining walls, masonry, porches, outdoor kitchens and fire pits, driveways and pillars; and structural additions, from porticos to gazebos, pergolas, decks and fencing. These talented professionals can truly do it all, and then sign you up for a maintenance program, or choose low-maintenance plants and shrubs that will minimize the time you have to spend to maintain your new yard.

Top 5 Fresh Ideas For Spring

Here are five fresh ideas from the experts to really make your yard stand out.

1. Grow Your Own. Edible gardens are all the rage right now. And why shouldn’t they be? With the current focus on eating well and the current state of the economy, any family could benefit from the cost savings and health benefits of growing their own produce, right in their own backyards. Homegrown vegetables, berries and fruits are all extremely popular right now, Hebel reported. “It’s a great way for novices to engage in gardening and experience the satisfaction of growing,” he said. Fruit trees and berries especially are only available in Spring. As for the most requested fruit tree? The fig tree seems to be the most popular at the moment, according to Hebel.

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some shade and aesthetic beauty, a trellis or decorative fencing to add some dimension, or even a water feature, like a small pond complete with fish and water lilies, a pondless waterfall to add a beautiful view and sound to your yard or even a bird bath. Popular garden structures, even a bird feeder, lamppost, bench or piece of garden art can all dress up and accentuate any landscape or patio and extend your living space outside. Adding a container planting of annuals, tropicals, perennials and ornamental grasses is a trendy way to complement any patio or deck, or even feature in gardens around the home, Hebel added.

4. Save the Earth. Another global trend is considering the environment in any home improvements or renovations. While traditionally, this might bring energy saving appliances, new, heat-saving windows and doors and an easy recycling system to mind; “going green” can and fittingly should be applied outdoors as well. Being environmentally friendly while landscaping can mean anything from recycling grass clippings, leaves and branches collected from your yard into mulch, or a more involved composting plan, using yard debris from outside the home and food remains from inside the home to create your own compost, which can fertilize your gardens and reduce your carbon footprint, Gable noted.

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2. Bring on the Butterflies! Another top trend calls for highly visible, beautiful blooms which produce lots of nectar, and subsequently attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your gardens. Any garden can attract butterflies and hummingbirds when summer blooming annuals, perennials and flowering shrubs are incorporated, Hebel noted. Some plants particularly adept at attracting these tiny creatures are azaleas, butterfly bush, honeysuckle, morning glory, columbine, foxglove and petunias. Imagine sitting out on your deck or patio this summer with an ice cold drink and watching these beautiful winged creatures flitting amongst your gorgeous blooms. You need to get started this spring to be successful this summer, Hebel instructed.

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5. Plant people. Your landscaping is not just about creating a beautiful yard, or even improving your property value, or your curb appeal. The true goal of any landscaping project, plan or maintenance is to create a livable space for people, not just plants. “Gardens are to live in,” Hebel stressed. “Benches, hammocks, swings, Adirondack chairs and even dining groups allow you to enjoy being in the garden after the hard work is through.” Consider adding on a deck, or purchasing a patio set, even adding an outdoor kitchen that can llow your family to spend more time together outside and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the bounty of all your efforts. LL Kerri P enno (kpenno@ gmail.com) is a fr eelance w riter based in Conshohocken.

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hop within the indoor comfort of 263 Marketplace, Warminster’s new indoor market, featuring over eighty vendors. The market draws in unique and upscale vendors from around the Tri-State area who have joined together in this new endeavor. Vendors have been attracting customers throughout the region with new and secondhand goods, including women’s apparel, crafts, jewelry, motorcycle apparel, collectibles, sports memorabilia, pet supplies, books, kitchenware, antiques, flowers, and much more. In addition to great fashion and furnishings, 263 Marketplace offers a culinary component from unique vendors such as Pasta Leena’s Homestyle Cooking and Bobby G’s Barbeque, so be sure to come with an appetite. Dautcher’s Farm Market delivers homemade pies, cookies, cakes, and more delicious treats to bring home with you, and BRE Bakery offers authentic Philadelphia bread. Home services and computer repair are also available at the marketplace. Keep your eyes peeled and arrive early and you could find yourself taking home vintage collectibles or glimmering goodies. Open rain or shine, Bucks County’s indoor market tempts bargain hunters with artfully chosen high-quality goods, whether 70

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Photos by Shannon Collins for home or wardrobe. Prices vary and selection changes from weekend to weekend, but shoppers can find incredible deals at 263 Marketplace year-round. Most vendors also offer a Senior Citizen discount on Fridays. Some participating businesses have their own shops, such as Wohl Optics, while others like Boyd’s Cardinal Hollow Winery also have extensive online shops to choose from. 263 Marketplace is the brainchild of Waterloo Gardens, a family-owned and operated business with Linda LeBoutillier as CEO, Bobby LeBoutillier as President, and Susan LeBoutillier as President of Waterloo Landscaping, Inc. 263 Marketplace opened its doors in November 2010 and has held many great events including local singers and bands, racecars, and sports celebrity autograph signings. Located at 700 York Rd, Warminster, PA, 263 Marketplace is 40,000 square feet of fun shopping and is unlike many other marketplaces in the area. There is something to enjoy for every age group. 263 Marketplace is open on Friday from 10am to 8pm, Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. For more information on current vendors, booth information, upcoming events, videos, and specials, visit www.263marketplace. com or www.facebook.com/263marketplace. LL Shannon Collins is Local Living Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief.

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Mt. Fuji Hibachi & Asian Bistro By Sharyl Volpe For many people, even experienced world travelers, the ac t of eating unc ooked fish is where the y dra w the line with their adventures in dining. Before Karen Lavery, our Director of

Operations, arrived at Mt. Fuji Hibachi and Asian Bistro in Summit Square Center, Newtown, she was one of these people. By the time she left Mt. Fuji, sushi and sashimi had been redefined. They had become the basis for an elegant meal, a roundtrip ticket for the senses, nothing less than a complete cultural experience. Even the entrance to Mt. Fuji presents a thrill as you step over a single pane of two-inch thick frosted aqua glass, giving the sensation of walking on water. Once you have crossed over, the inner room draws you like a magnet.

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The sophisticated complexity of colors, materials and textures is at once organic and ultra modern. The booths are backed by a wall of woven brown leather that looks like rattan from a distance; vertical shafts of bamboo shine with a copper metallic finish, defining separate areas without compromising the sense of open space. The sushi chefs were busy at the back counter, their crisp white uniforms in sharp relief against the dark pebble waterfall silently cascading behind them. Once nestled in a comfortable corner booth in the main room, Alex Yeung, owner and proprietor of all three Mt. Fuji locations, joined us. Along with Alex was his charismatic marketing partner, Andrei Litvin. They were both

eager to learn about our expectations and previous experience with Japanese cuisine. It was an open forum. Mr. Yeung began. “Quality is my number one priority. It is never compromised, and we feel that this is what distinguishes us as a restaurant. And everyone who works here is available to answer questions about the ingredients we use and the dishes we create.” The challenge was on, and the course was charted. Alex left us and headed to the kitchen with purpose; he was a man on a mission. The first dish arrived shortly afterwards; it was the Fuji duck roll—a visual work of art. In the center of bright yellow, orange, and green streaks of miso sauce stood on end four pointed mini towers of warm tortillas containing the tender grilled duck. The familiar flavors of tortilla and shish kabob were elevated by the light, nutty flavor of the miso. The next dish took us deeper into the traditional territory of sashimi, raw fish fillets sans the sushi rice. Named Golden Tuna, it featured ground spicy tuna wrapped in strips of the same tuna, complemented by a drizzle of yuzu, a combination of truffle oil and soy sauce. The flavor and texture of the tuna was as mild and tender as its delicate, pink hues. With increasing opulence, the next dish did not fail to impress us both in presentation and artistry. It was Mt. Fuji’s signature roll, the Angry Dragon, and it sat poised in a long, slightly curving line with a pointed head and an upturned tail. Topped by spicy red shreds of king crab, a row of rolls comprised of spicy tuna, papaya, and shrimp tempura lie underneath. Around the dragon on the white plate were swirls of orange edamame sauce. After hesitatingly dismantling the sculpted dragon and tasting it, we turned to Karen. She was smiling. Next up was a hearty fillet of broiled Chilean Sea Bass glazed with Japanese white miso and a sweet and spicy sauce. Flanking the bass was an orb of black rice, owing its color to a special marinating process that takes place after the rice is cooked. Sweet and sticky, it was complemented perfectly by the sliced strawberry and wild ginger adorning the bass. While we all lost ourselves in this rich fusion of flavors, Andre explained that Mt. Fuji has a knack for catering to every kind of customer. “From the novice to most extremely experienced, our menu has it all. We have the standard menu but you can get anything you want. There are grades of tuna that only serious fanatics would know to ask for. We stock all grades, including o-toro and chu-toro, the best available. We serve sea urchin, Japanese oysters, you can even ask our top chef to surprise you.” Hailing from New York City, Kenny is pleased to present his “chef ’s special.” Simply request the omakase, a

Japanese phrase meaning literally, “It’s up to you.” The last three dishes competed with each other in a crescendo of decadence. Cradled in a pair of enormous crescent-shaped king crab leg shells was a mixture of crab and kaware sprouts, bathed in a golden “Buddha” sauce and topped with glittering flakes of 24k gold. Next was a pillbox hat-shaped parcel, wrapped in micro-shear slices of avocado topped by curled ribbons of salmon, tuna, and red snapper. In the center of this array was a patch of coral-colored acoura, a variety of caviar. Hidden inside was a mixture of white rice, eel, and king crab. The final dish was magnificent not only in scale, but in quantity and oceanic variety. Eighteen inches in height and illuminated from under a base of crushed ice by a pale blue light, the Sashimi Platter was a mountain of fillets and jumbo shrimp. Tall reeds bordered the ledges of Scottish salmon, fluke, albacore, striped bass, red snapper, seared tuna, baby yellow tail and octopus. All of it was dotted with tiny glints of gold. Three complete amaebi, sweeter than the commonly served variety of jumbo shrimp, stood on guard to the side. Sliced limes and billows of daikon raddish spun into translucent white threads added a crisp succulence to the mix. A row of petite white bowls appeared containing traditional assemblies of wasabi, fresh ginger and soy sauce. Despite a long list of available desserts, from crème brulèe to fried ice cream, we had to decline. Alex, who can be found on site seven days a week, explained that he takes feedback seriously, and he encourages his clientele to share with him what they think about the extravagant dishes his talented staff creates. It was clear that he and Andrei take enormous pride in knowing that they serve only the freshest, finest ingredients available. We all turned to Karen, who described the experience perfectly by saying, “I feel like we just got back from a trip.” Mt. Fuji Hibachi & Asian Bistro is located at the Summit Square Center at the Newtown Bypass and Route 413 in Newtown/Langhorne, PA. For more information, call (215) 860-6888 or visit www.mtfujipa.com. LL

For the curious beginner, a quick hit list: Fuji Spring Roll California Rolls Dragon Rolls Angry Dragon Gyoza Lemongrass Soup Satay Chicken Fuji Duck Roll Sharyl Volpe is a freelance writer from Bucks County, PA. April | May 2011 Local Living

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Fighting and Capturing Bad Guys

Thompson said that fighting the war on terror, finding the bad guy, whoever he is, and then going in and capturing him is what they do on a daily basis. Just a routine day at the office for a Navy Special Warfare officer. But, regardless, the task is a difficult one, even for some of the most elite special operations warriors in the world. Thompson said that hunting down the most “evil people in the universe”

requires synchronizing all kinds of military intelligence, especially gathering intelligence derived from information collected and provided by human sources. “We have learned a lot in the military from other government and law enforcement agencies since 9/11 about hunting down evil people,” Thompson said. “We use various methods of intelligence then try to piece the puzzle together,” he added. “Most people don’t want to have a bad guy around them, and we often get reports from various people as to where that bad guy might be. It’s an amazing process to put together the links of networks.” Thompson certainly knows a lot about bad guys and how they’re made. “Terrorists are truly evil people intent on destroying our nation and the freedoms that so many people in this world have. They hate us because we have freedom, education and liberty,” he said. “Their misplaced beliefs and distortion on April | May 2011 Local Living

Islam are very disturbing. Their disgust for all that we stand for translates into plotting to kill Americans, and this brand of terrorism is what we fight against as soldier’s everyday.” People who are oppressed do not breed happiness, according to Thompson. “The true challenge for the free world is to somehow communicate the benefits of freedom, liberty and tolerance, and help combat the perception that our Western, free way of life is inherently evil. When I look at Saddam, who grew up poor, oppressed and, orphaned, I can see the underpinnings of a terrorist.”

A Family of Warriors

Thompson was born to fight bad guys. His mother was one of nine children, his five uncles served in the military during the Second World War, and his brother was a career Air Force pilot. In high school, he was a competitive swimmer and also played water polo. He was as close to an amphibian as anyone else he knew from his small Iowa hometown. But, for Thompson, having parents, teachers and coaches who encouraged him made all the difference. “I went to a great school and had great parents,” said Thompson. “My brother wanted to fly, but since I was such a good swimmer and virtually lived in the water, the Naval Academy seemed to be the right choice for me. Neil Smith, who was our Congressman at the time, gave me a letter of recommendation and that was the beginning of my naval career.” Thompson graduated from the Naval Academy in 1982 and was among the first to be directly admitted into the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training program in a number of years. While serving as a Navy SEAL, he also completed a Master’s Degree program at Webster University, where he graduated with a degree in business. For a number of years, Naval Academy graduates had to go to the fleet and pilot ships before being admitted into the SEAL program, which is one of the most competitive and toughest military training programs in the world. “The first eight weeks we were in BUD/S training, the goal was to break our bodies down. We would have little or no sleep, maybe two hours a night,” Thompson said. “But, to operate properly, learn to survive in cold water, and then serve in combat, the rigor was necessary. I knew it wasn’t going to kill me, and I was confident I could overcome anything with my teammates,” he added. Thompson said that every Navy SEAL must re-qualify periodically as part of the Navy’s training requirements. “Every month we’re required to blow something up. As a SEAL, we also have to dive routinely, and parachute out of a plane once a quarter. It doesn’t matter if you are sitting behind a desk, you have to do it. Who else gets to dive, jump, and blow up things for a living?” Thompson said. “Our training is extremely difficult and technical. Attention to detail and repetition is essential in maintaining our skill sets.” Today, SEAL Teams, SEAL Delivery Vehicle Teams, and Special Boat Teams comprise the elite combat units of Naval Special Warfare, a service component of the United States Special Operations Command. These Teams are organized, trained and equipped to conduct a variety of missions to include

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unconventional warfare, direct action, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, counter terrorism missions, and support psychological and civil affairs operations. Their highly trained specialists are deployed worldwide in support of National Command Authority objectives, conducting operations with other conventional and unconventional forces. Like SEALs, SWCC must be physically fit, highly motivated, combat-focused, and responsive in high stress situations. (This training couldn’t have been more welcome than during a hot, summer day in Philadelphia last July 7, where on their way to an event, they became unwitting heroes. As the SWCCs were ready to depart to Philadelphia’s Schuylkill Banks, they saw that a Duck Boat had overturned in the Delaware River, and immediately deployed their Zodiacs and helped rescue 13 frightened passengers from the raging river.)

A Seal at Heart

As a professional warrior, Thompson and the other 1,000 warriors under his command share a special bond. They are brothers in the truest sense of the word, and become “family,” through sharing the most difficult of times as they battle the enemy to preserve Americans’ freedom. “Anyone who is in the military has a code they live by which says ‘leave no man behind.’ If I’m injured in the line of duty, I know my country will do the best for me, and if I die in combat, my family will be well taken care of. It’s that sense of dedicating your own life to a life of service that is most important to me,” he added. The hardest action of a commander, in Thompson’s opinion, is sending his men into combat. “I never forget that I’m sending someone’s son or daughter into the line of fire. On the rare occasion that someone under my command has been lost in combat, I question myself over and over whether I did everything I could do. It’s particularly painful to lose a brother SEAL” For Thompson, he is especially grateful for the creation of the “Naval Special Warfare Foundation” which was established in 1999 to provide all children of fallen NSW operators and combat support sailors a college education, including computers and everything they may need to succeed in life following the death of a parent in the line of duty. “I remember how moved I was when I attended the memorial service for a brother SEAL who was tragically killed in a military training accident. His sister spoke about how very special her brother was, and it gave me a sense of serenity at that moment, because I knew he died a hero.” Because of the NSW Foundation, Thompson knew the family of that SEAL would be provided for, above and beyond the benefits for every fallen member of the armed forces. “You know, when I have been overseas, I have seen so much poverty and hopelessness. It sounds corny, but we really do live in the land of opportunity, and my job as a warrior is simply to help keep this great land of ours safe.” LL Dava Guerin is Local Living Magazine’s Profile Editor.

profile 10th Annual Bump and Run Charity Golf Outing Benefiting the Phebe Fund and Make-A-Wish-Foundation

he Bump and Run started on the fly, attracting about 40 friends the first year. Their list of guests and volunteers has grown significantly every year. This year, they are expecting well over 100 golfers. Each year has been rich with good people and fun prizes. The dinner has turned into an event of its own (all non-golfers very welcome), adding a lively auction as well as live music, thanks to Phebe’s many talented musician friends. With expected proceeds this year, they will have raised almost $60,000 for the charity so far. In fact, the amount of the scholarship has been increased due to the Bump and Run proceeds. Proceeds go directly to the Phebe Blessington Music Memorial Scholarship Fund, benefiting graduates of William Tennent High School who are musically and community minded and are pursuing further education. Phebe was a dynamic and talented singer whose musical skills were surpassed only by her endless love and her ability to positively impact everyone around her. Phebe was killed in a senseless car accident in 1997 at the age of 30. Her friends and family started the “Phebe Fund” (www. phebe.org) and other charitable works after her tragic death in her name and in her spirit. The “Bump and Run” was started in order to provide an active and continuing source of income to the Phebe Fund. Phebe had an innate ability to pull great people together for music and a lot of laughs, all the while making her corner of the world a little better, which is what the Bump and Run strives to give back to the community. 78

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The Bump & Run Charity Golf Outing supports the Phebe Fund, which provides scholarships to musically inclined students at William Tennent High School. The charity also supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation in making a child’s wish come true each year. The 10th Annual Bump and Run will be held on Friday, May 13th, 2011, beginning at 1pm with a shotgun start. Registration will take place from 11:30-12:30pm at the Five Ponds Golf Course in Warminster, PA. Guests have a variety of package options to choose from: The Ultimate Package is $160/person with green fees and cart, hot dogs, soda at the tee off, hot buffet dinner, open bar and plenty of music. The Just Golf Package is $130/person with green fees and cart, hot dogs and soda at tee off, with beer all afternoon! The dinner and party is from 6-10pm ($60/person) with a hot buffet dinner and open bar. Over the past 10 years, the evening has become an event where many of the nongolfers enjoy music and drinks while waiting for the players to come off the course. Over the last 10 years, the Bump & Run Charity Golf Outing has raised over $55,000 with the assistance of kind-hearted individuals. The charity organizers are hoping that local volunteers will be able to support their event. Please visit their website for the many sponsorship opportunities available. In addition, they are looking for donations of items to be used in the Silent and Live Auctions and the Raffle. Contributions are tax deductible through our cooperating 501 (3)(c) charitable partner, The D’Angelo Foundation: www.thedangelofoundation.org/ 10th_Annual_Bump___Run_L194.html

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15 | Bucks County Wine Trail Spring Tour Experience the rich heritage behind local wineries on this self-driving tour. The gentle rolling hills, deep, well-drained soils and moderate climate combine to make Bucks County one of the premier wine-growing regions on the East Coast. Various loc ations | www .buckscountywinetrail.com, 12 to 5pm of National Public Gardens Day, joins Longwood Gardens, the Morris Arboretum and 500+ public gardens across the nation in a day that recognizes public gardens. 515 Painter Road, Media,PA | www. tylerarboretum.org, (215) 545-4715 x 31, 10:30am to 2pm 8 | Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure This Mother’s Day, Thriftway and Shop n Bag will once again sponsor the Survivors and Sponsors Breakfast at the 2011 parade in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum. www.komenphiladelphia.org, (215) 238-8900, 7 to 11am 14-15 | 4th Annual Elephant’s Eye Bucks County Artists Studio Tour Visit a selection of Bucks County, PA’s finest contemporary artists as they open their studio doors to the public. Ten studio locations in Bucks County, PA

20 | Top 10 Regions: Italy In this class, the Wine School offers a gustatory map of the major wine regions, from Apulia to Chianti to the Piedmont. More importantly, this class will highlight those wine regions with the best quality-to-price ratios. 2006 F airmount Avenue, Phila delphia, PA | www .vinology. com, 7:30pm 28-29 | Shawnee Celtic Festival The sights and sounds of the Emerald Isles and Scottish Highlands are coming to the Pocono Mountains on Memorial Day weekend. Visit Shawnee Mountain for non-stop Celtic music on three stages, a bagpipers’ parade and fiddlers jam, working sheep dogs, Irish step dancers and a variety of Celtic craft and food vendors. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee on De laware, P A | www .shawneemt.com, (570) 421-7231, 11am-6pm

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