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As students return to school and a slight chill pervades the air, we bring you the Autumn issue of Seasons Magazine, the fourth installment of our ode to the joys of living on Long Island...

Apple & Pumpkin Picking Tips

In this issue, you will find a great selection of exciting activities to partake in with your families and friends, from several annual Fall Festivals to seasonal Halloween happenings, apple and pumpkin picking tips and more.

Looking to get away for a long weekend? Autumn is the perfect time to take a road trip to check out the Fall foliage in the northeast - but don’t forget to make sure your car is in tip-top shape to travel first! We have compiled some helpful hints to ensure that you have a safe and fun journey.

‘Tis also the season for Oktoberfest, and with it many great recipes to try out, from Obatzda to Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder to Beef Sauerbraten with Red Cabbage and Pretzel Dumplings - Yum! For the parents, we have included some safety tips for both back to school and trick-or-treating, as well as sound advice to keep those school lunches healthy year round.

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Seasonal Recipes Pages 11 & 17

Speaking of outdoor scenery, Long Island certainly has plenty to admire.

We encourage you to send in your photos for our upcoming Holiday issue. Autumn may be a busy, chaotic time, but let’s not forget to take the time to slow down and admire our surroundings!

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Fall Festivals & Autumn Activities!

Fall is a prime time for home improvements, both in and out of your house. Check out our selection of unique ways to consolidate your clutter, as well as new, “green” methods to maintain your lawns and gardens.

‘Til next time, Have An Awesome Autumn!

Seasonal Sips

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Fall Home Improvement Hints Pages 18 & 24

Weekend Road Trip Tips Pages 6 & 22

Raise A Stein To Oktoberfest Page 9

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Weekend Road Trip Tips A long weekend provides the perfect opportunity to hop into the car and embark on a road trip. Sometimes it doesn’t take an extended vacation to recharge your batteries.

A brief change of scenery and venue can make for quite the respite as well.

Road trips also tend to be more affordable than longer getaways. If you have the benefit of a tow hitch and a camper, you already have your accommodations. But even if you still need lodging, there are several budget motels that can fit the bill for overnight lodging along your route. Here are some other road trip tips.

Before embarking, take out a map and plan your excursion. Stick to locations that are within reasonable driving distance from home. If

you roam too far, you will spend more time behind the wheel than you will enjoying your destination. Locations no more than five to six hours away should suffice.

Get your vehicle in road trip shape by ensuring it is in good working condition. If your car is scheduled for an oil change, get one before leaving. In addition, top off fluids and be sure that tires are properly inflated.

Stick to the scenic routes. While they may not save you travel time, avoiding interstates in favor of picturesque backroads will make for a much more relaxing and visually inspiring trip.

Schedule rest stops so you can get out of the car and explore along the way to your destination.

Taking backroads may also help you avoid

some of your fellow weekend travelers.

Make your long weekend a Saturday through Monday affair. You may find the roads are more congested Friday through Sunday. Simply starting your trip on Saturday and returning on Monday could save you the headache of driving in heavy traffic.

Scope out low-cost activities at your destination.

Many national parks are inexpensive and may only charge one fee per vehicle to enter. After Labor Day, many beaches no longer charge entry fees, making them an affordable option.

Take advantage of cooler temperatures and picturesque scenery by planning an autumn weekend road trip.

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Fresh & Fun Facts About Autumn The cool, crisp days of autumn have arrived. As fall foliage creates a colorful display and kids frolic in leaf piles on the lawn, you may want to pay some mind to a few lesser known facts about this beloved time of year. Autumn may call to mind Halloween and the return of school, but there are other factors that make this season unique.

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1. The first day of autumn is known as the autumnal equinox. On this day, the number of hours of daylight and darkness are equal. This is because the sun is aligned with the center of the Earth between the north and south of the planet. The other equinox occurs in the spring, which arrives in the third week of March in the Northern hemisphere.

2. In Greek mythology, autumn was a time when Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, was abducted by Hades, the god-king of the underworld. During this time, Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, was distraught, and the ground grew sparse and cold. When Persephone returned in the springtime, plants and life bloomed anew because of Demeter’s happiness.

3. Those who live closest to the equator, which is the center of the planet, never experience the season of autumn. Around the equator, the temperature remains consistently warm.

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4. Yellow, orange and variations thereof always reside in the pigmentation of tree leaves, but they are just overpowered by the abundance of green from the chlorophyll in the leaves. Come autumn, however, when the sun weakens and days grow shorter, the amount of chlorophyll in leaves diminishes, allowing the other pigments in the leaves to show through.

5. Red and purple leaves are actually caused by the presence of sugars from sap that is trapped inside of the leaves.

6. Fall is a peak migration time for many species of birds. During autumn, birds will fly to other areas as they seek more hospitable climates. The Arctic tern journeys about 11,000 miles each way for its annual migration. That is like going all the way across the United States about three and a half times 7. Contrary to popular belief, squirrels who have spent the entire autumn collecting acorns and other foods do not hibernate for the winter. Rather, they spend the majority of their time in nests they built to shelter them from harsh weather. When squirrels do come out in winter, they are usually tunneling under the snow to find the food they buried during the fall.

8. Several cultures have ancient traditions that coincide with autumn.

For example, the Chinese celebrate the Moon Festival to give thanks for a successful summer harvest.

9. Halloween is a large part of autumn. The concept of wearing masks and costumes hails from ancient Celtic tradition. The Celts believed ghosts roamed on Halloween, and people wore disguises to hide from the spirits.

10. You’re bound to see pumpkins as part of autumn decor. The pumpkin was first named by the Greeks. They called this edible orange item “pepon,” which means “large melon.”

11. Evergreen trees will not lose their leaves like deciduous trees. Their leaves, also called needles, are covered with a thick wax. This wax protects the inner components of the needles, preventing them from freezing.

12. Autumn also signals another colorful spectacle apart from the tree leaves. The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, tends to be visible this time of year. This is because geomagnetic storms are about twice as likely to occur during the fall thanks to cool evening weather.

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Raise A Stein To Oktoberfest Oktoberfest may be best known for beer, beer and more beer, but, at more than 200 years old, it is also one of the longestrunning German traditions. While drinking Oktoberfest-approved beer is an important component of the festivities, there are many traditional foods and activities associated with Oktoberfest as well.

The Oktoberfest event may trace its origins back to October 12th, 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Bavaria. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the wedding festivities, which took place in the fields in front of the city gates.

The fields were later named “Theresienwise” (Theresa’s meadow) after the princess. Horse races took place, and those races were repeated the following year.

As a result, Oktoberfest became an annual celebration.

Oktoberfest has evolved throughout the years to include many significant traditions. Since 1950, the festival opens with a

twelve gun salute and the tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest beer at 12:00 p.m. by the Mayor of Munich. He cries, “O’ zapft ist!” (“It’s tapped!” in the AustroBavarian language) and officially opens the Oktoberfest. The Mayor then gives the first beer to the Minister-President of the State of Bavaria.

To qualify as Oktoberfest beer, a brew must conform to the Reinheitsgebot, a German beer purity law. It must have a minimum of 6 percent alcohol. The beer also must be brewed within the city limits of Munich.

Oktoberfest participants wear traditional Bavarian hats, which are made with a tuft of goat hair - a prized and expensive item in Germany.

The Oktoberfest is known as the Largest Volksfest (People’s Fair) in the world. More than 7 million people are expected to participate this year. Amid the festivities and the abundance of alcohol that is served, it may seem like it would

be a chaotic event. However, most Oktoberfests occur without incident thanks to emergency medical care on hand. Those who underestimate their ability to handle the rich beer tend to pass out from drunkeness and are dubbed “Bierleichen,” or “beer corpses.”

Along with beer, many traditional foods are served at Oktoberfest festivals -- from hendl (chicken) to knoedel (dumplings). Other Bavarian delicacies are served, including obatzda, a cheese spread.

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Apple & Pumpkin Picking Tips Although scores of people cite summer as their favorite time of year, autumn also is a beloved season. Cool breezes and crisp air seem tailor-made for afternoons spent enjoying the great outdoors. The pleasant autumn weather and awe-inspiring foliage may be the reason so many festivals and outdoor events are scheduled this time of year.

Apple- and pumpkin-picking are popular fall pastimes. Neighborhood orchards open their doors to the public, allowing men, women and children to scour their fields and trees for the perfect finds.

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APPLES Many orchards that have open picking seasons plant dwarf apple trees to make the picking process easier, particularly for young children, so there’s no need to bring along a ladder. You should still be able to find plenty of apples close to the ground.

A good farmer will know when certain varieties of apples are ripe, and he or she will likely cordon off trees that are not ready for picking.

Ripe apples will be crisp and firm. Keep in mind that apples ripen from the outside of the tree inward. Those are the ones usually picked first, anyway.

Try to get to an orchard earlier in the season. If you wait too long, the trees may be picked of most of the best fruit. Depending on where you live, apple-picking season may begin in midSeptember and continue into mid-October.

Apples can bruise, so don’t toss them into baskets when picking. Also, wait to wash apples until right before eating to prevent moisture-related spoilage. Apples keep best in a cool location.

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Pumpkin patches are often found in close proximity to apple orchards. Picking pumpkins to eat or decorate the home is a popular autumn activity, one that families often enjoy together.

When visiting a pumpkin patch, dress accordingly. That means wearing shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, as the patch may

be muddy. Layer clothing in case it is a chilly day. Breezes are more pronounced in open fields.

Pumpkins are “long-keepers,” which means if they are uncut or not damaged, they can last for several weeks. This means you can pick pumpkins at the same time as apples.

When selecting a pumpkin, look for one that is completely orange. After picking, a green or yellow pumpkin may never ripen to orange.

Bring along a small wagon and knife so that you can cut the vine, if necessary. Pumpkins are heavy, and a wagon will come in handy, especially with youngsters in tow.

Ripe pumpkins should not dent easily. Examine your pumpkin for holes or insects, which could indicate internal rot that greatly reduces the shelf life of the pumpkin. Remember, carving the pumpkin reduces its life expectancy, so be sure to reserve that task until close to Halloween.

If you desire a pumpkin to turn into a baked treat or other dish, you will need a type of small, sweet cooking pumpkin known as a “sugar pumpkin.” The meat of this pumpkin is much less stringy and more smooth than decorative pumpkin varieties.

Autumn is the season for apple- and pumpkinpicking. This is a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors with the family. If possible, visit an orchard on a weekday, when the crowds will be much smaller than during prime fall weekends.

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Seasonal Recipe

Roasted Pork Shoulder Slow cooking has become quite popular in recent years, as many families pressed for time have increasingly embraced this largely hands-off approach to homecooking. The following recipe for Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder makes a hearty homecooked meal for busy families:

Add the onion to the oil remaining in the pot, reduce the heat to medium and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and beans and return to a simmer, then remove the pot from the heat and set aside.

Serves 6

In a mini food processor, combine the fresh rosemary, the parsley and the garlic clove halves and process until finely chopped. Add the extravirgin olive oil and the pine nuts and pulse once or twice, just until combined. Stir half of the fresh herb mixture into the tomato-bean mixture and return the pork to the Dutch oven, along with any juices that accumulated on the plate. Roast until fork-tender, 4 to 6 hours.

INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 21/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, rolled and tied by the butcher 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted, drained 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flatleaf parsley 2 garlic cloves, halved 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, stir together the dried rosemary, sage, garlic, and the salt and pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

Preheat the oven 175 F. In a large Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat, heat the olive oil. Add the pork and sear until nicely browned on all sides, about 10 minutes total.

Transfer to a plate.

Transfer the pork roast to a carving board, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, return the Dutch oven to medium-high heat and bring the pan juices to a boil. Stir in the remaining fresh herb mixture.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beans to a serving platter or divide among dinner plates. Snip the strings from the pork and, using a sharp chef’s knife, carve across the grain on the diagonal into thin slices. Arrange the slices on the platter or plates, overlapping the beans. Spoon the tomatoes and juices in the pot over the pork and serve.

Variation: In a slow cooker Follow the recipe, but transfer the pork to a 6-quart slow cooker rather than a plate after you finish browning it. After stirring half the herb mixture into the tomato-bean mixture, pour the bean mixture over the pork in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

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Make School Lunch Healthier The benefits of a healthy diet are clear and well documented. In addition to providing the nutrients a growing body needs, consuming a balanced diet helps children maintain a healthy weight.

Obesity continues to be a growing problem among school-aged children and can contribute to the onset of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, and many other adverse medical conditions.

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Foods should contribute to the daily recommended amounts of protein, iron, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Provide a selection of foods, such as lean protein, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, that will give children the nutrients they need. Nutrientdense foods also help kids feel fuller, longer.

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4. LED Headlamp: Also powered by rechargeable batteries, the latest generation of these types of lamps have adjustable brightness to maximize battery life and can be made bright enough to cast light more than 100 feet.

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INGREDIENTS For the beef sauerbraten: 2 pounds beef brisket 2 cups dry red wine 1 cup red wine vinegar 4 juniper berries 2 teaspoons white peppercorns 1 celery stalk, cut into large dice 2 carrots, cut into large dice 1 leek, sliced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half 4 yellow onions, 3 cut into 1/4-inch slices, and 1 diced 1/4 cup canola oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 cup golden raisins 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme 3/4 cup beef or chicken stock or prepared low-sodium beef or chicken stock For the pretzel dumplings: 1 cup whole milk 6 day-old soft pretzels, about 2 ounces each, slice 1/8-inch thick Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 medium Spanish onion, finely diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 large egg, lightly beaten For the sweet-and-sour cabbage: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup diced red onion 1 medium white onion, diced 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into small dice 1 large red cabbage, about 3 pounds, cored and sliced thin 2/3 cup dried cherries 11/2 cups dry red wine 2 whole cloves 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 bay leaf 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar Freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 lemon

DIRECTIONS: To make the sauerbraten, place the brisket in a deep pan or Dutch oven. Add the wine, vinegar, juniper berries, peppercorns, celery, carrots, leek, garlic and 1 of the sliced onions. The brisket should be completely submerged.

Cover and refrigerate for 4 days.

Turn the meat once each day. After 4 days, remove the meat from the marinade and pat it dry. Strain and reserve the marinade.

Preheat the oven to 275 F. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat until hot but not smoking.

Add the brisket and brown it on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove the meat, leaving the fat in the pan, and season with salt and pepper.

Add the 2 remaining sliced onions.

Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and caramelized, about 15 minutes.

Deglaze the pan by adding the reserved marinade and scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.

Add the apples, raisins, bay leaf, and thyme and stir to combine.

Return the meat to the pan with any accumulated juices and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Cover the pot and transfer to the

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Prepare the pretzel dumplings while the meat is braising. Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Place the pretzels in a large bowl and pour the warm milk over the top. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the pretzels soak for 30 minutes.

In a sauté pan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat.

Add the onion and saute until translucent. Season with salt and remove the heat. Stir in the parsley, then add the seasoned onion to the dumpling mixture and, using your hands, mix to combine.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add the egg to the dumpling mixture and incorporate well.

Using your hands, squeeze the mixture through your fingers to break it up. With slightly wet hands, form 3 smooth logs that are 2 inches across. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and twist the ends to secure them. Then wrap them in aluminum foil and secure the ends. Drop the logs into the boiling water. Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes. Remove from the water, open the foil and plastic wrap to allow the logs to cool.

Meanwhile, prepare the cabbage. In a Dutch oven or large skillet fitted with a lid, melt the butter over

medium heat. Add the onions and apples and saute until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the cabbage, cherries, red wine, cloves, brown sugar and bay leaf, stirring to combine. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil.

Cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 hour. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the cider vinegar and lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute.

When the brisket is tender, transfer it to a cutting board. Add the stock to the Dutch oven and reduce over medium heat, until the sauce is reduced by half, about 20 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Slice the brisket against the grain and return to the pot with the sauce. Keep warm.

To finish the pretzel dumplings, discard the foil and plastic wrap and cut the logs into 1/2-inch thick slices. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches and using more butter as needed, add the sliced dumplings to the pan and sauté until golden, 1 or 2 minutes. Turn and cook for 1 minute more.

13. To serve, place a cup of braised red cabbage on each of 6 plates and top with 3 slices of brisket.

Spoon the sauce over the meat and serve with 3 pretzel dumplings on the side.

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Clearing Out The Clutter Clutter is a concern for many homeowners.

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Homeowners who have battled clutter in the past often find that it is most likely to accumulate over the winter, when frigid temperatures outside drive more people indoors. Spending more time indoors means more trash indoors. Newspapers and magazines might be easy to discard when the weather is warm, but a trip outside to discard such items takes less precedence when it must be made in below freezing temperatures.

The likelihood that even the cleanliest of homeowners might accumulate some clutter over the winter only highlights the importance of clearing a house of clutter in the fall. While clearing clutter can seem like an arduous task, the following tips can make the project much easier.

• Clean one room or area at a time. A disorganized approach to getting organized is likely to waste time and may even prove fruitless. Work your way through your home or apartment one room at a time rather than jumping from room to room. Have boxes or crates designated for items you find that belong in other rooms, and place items in the appropriate boxes as you clean rather than returning items to the right room as you find them. Once you have finished a room, move on to the next one and try to finish a room on the same day you started.

• Invest in a paper shredder. Old bills, bank statements, receipts, and other once-important papers have a way of accumulating on desks, in drawers and on counters. Such documents often do not need to be held onto, but men and women are hesitant to discard them because they contain personal information.

A paper shredder is a great investment for homeowners and apartment dwellers alike and can be the safest way to discard documents with potentially sensitive information. It’s also a friend to anyone attempting to clear clutter.

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• Decide to donate some items. Many unused items lying around your house can likely be donated to a worthy cause, which can help motivate you to clean out your closet of all those extra sweaters and other items you no longer wear. Encourage fellow members of the household to donate as well, and set aside a few boxes for clothes that will be donated and those that will be discarded. Donated items need not be clothes, as many goodwill organizations accept appliances and other products as well.

• Put seasonal items away. Storing seasonal items like patio furniture and swimsuits can help reduce the likelihood that clutter will build up in the months ahead. Pack items from your summer wardrobe together and store them in a suitcase in the back of your closet. This frees up room for your fall and winter clothing and helps you avoid overstuffed drawers. In addition to clothing, store seasonal furniture neatly in the back of your garage or storage shed, pulling out items like snow shovels or snow blowers you may need come the winter.

• Tackle the hall closet. Hall closets are convenient dropoff spots for items of all shapes, uses and sizes, as the hall closet is not necessarily opened each day and therefore men and women can simply ignore it as it gradually accumulates more and more random items. But hall closets can be valuable storage spaces when used appropriately. Designate a significant amount of time to tackle hallway closets in your home so you can thoroughly reduce the clutter within them and get back to using the closets as the valuable, organized storage units they’re intended to be. Discuss having different purposes for each closet, such as one devoted to cleaning items, another to coats, and so on. Resolve to keep the floors in each closet clear of items, as clutter tends to be on the floor and then work its way upward, eventually encompassing the entire closet.

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Making The Most Of Fall Foliage Road Trips Jaunts to view fall foliage are popular excursions come autumn.

The vivid color on display in forests and parks is simply too much for many motorists to resist.

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Autumn leaves can be enjoyed from a car, but they are equally enjoyable when experienced on a hiking trip. Pack a bagged lunch and picnic in a quiet spot, and you’re bound to spot squirrels and other wildlife gathering up food reserves in preparation for the winter weather.

While the foliage is impressive enough on its own, the science behind this awesome display of color is something to behold as well. During the spring and

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Autumn Yard Work Gone Green Autumn marks the time to transition from the hot days of summer to the chilly weather of winter. As people remove sweaters and long pants from storage, cleaning up their yards also may be on their minds.

electric-powered leaf blower in favor of a reliable rake. Raking not only collects the leaves but also helps men and women burn calories while ensuring they are not creating any noise or air pollution.

Fall is a season of beautiful foliage, but once that magical color show is over, thousands of leaves have fallen to the ground, necessitating a few weekends’ worth of yard work. Some homeowners may be on the lookout for environmentally friendly ways to handle autumn yard work, and thankfully there are plenty of ecofriendly ways to tackle such tasks.

Invest in a durable, ergonomic rake to get the job done quickly and without injury. Innovators are constantly reinventing the rake, and now there are designs that do not trap leaves, saving homeowners from the timeconsuming tasks of cleaning the rake’s teeth. Rake on a calm day so the wind isn’t thwarting your efforts.

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When it comes time to bag the leaves, use biodegradable paper bags or look for mesh-like bags that are made from cornstarch.

These are more eco-friendly than plastic bags, which can take much longer to decompose.

The tallest task with regard to fall yard work is collecting the leaves that fall to the ground.

Some homeowners prefer to wait until all of the leaves have fallen before starting the collection process, while others handle the task in stages to make it more manageable. Regardless of your timing, skip the noisy gas- or

prevent soil erosion during the winter. Some leaves can be added to compost piles or used as a soil ammendment in planting beds.

COMPOST Autumn is an ideal time of year to get started on building a compost bin. Take advantage of the cooler temperatures to make outdoor work more comfortable.

According to the Audubon Society, American yards generate two tons of clippings each year.

A lot of that waste ends up being bagged and thrown away. Instead of producing waste, compost leaves and grass trimmings to use as valuable fertilizer come the spring planting season.

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Soak finished compost in water to create “compost tea.” This liquid mixture can be sprayed on lawns in the fall to give the yard a nutrient boost that promotes healthy regrowth when the warmer weather returns.

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Safe Ways To Trick-Or-Treat What would Halloween be without trick-or-treating? For youngsters, so much of the fun of Halloween involves scouring the neighborhood with friends in search of candy. While children may have their eyes on the sweet prize, parents may be concerned about their little ones’ safety.

The United States Census Bureau says that an average of 41 million trick-or-treaters venture out every year across the country, and roughly 106 million homes are solicited for candy and other treats on this holiday. Such a high number of people out on the streets increases the risk of injury, and it can be easy for kids to get lost as well.

According to Kate Carr, president and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide, a network of organizations geared toward preventing unintentional childhood injury, “Halloween is an important night for parents to be extra vigilant.” But Halloween seems to lessen one’s inhibitions, and wearing a costume and being hidden from others can encourage some revelers to engage in atypical and unsafe behaviors. To

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• Go in groups. Children can be accompanied by their parents while older children should be encouraged to trick-or-treat in groups. Should an emergency occur, having a group of friends around enables someone to call for help or alert an adult.

• Use a flashlight. When trickor-treating at night, take steps to improve visibility. This includes using reflective tape on costumes and carrying a flashlight or glow sticks so that other pedestrians as well as drivers will be able to see children.

• Walk on sidewalks. Wherever possible, trick-or-treaters should use sidewalks and crosswalks.

Avoid walking in the street, where the risk of being hit by a car is considerable. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says twice as many kids are hit by a car while walking on Halloween than any other day of the year.

• Avoid distractions.

Trick-or-treaters should not be wearing earbuds or talking on a phone while trick-or-treating.

They should be paying attention to their surroundings and using caution.

• Do not enter homes.

If an adult or even a youngster whom a child does not know offers entry to the home, the trick-or-treater should not enter. Let kids know they should only enter the homes of known friends, and even then they should only do so after getting permission from a parent.

• Consume only factorywrapped treats. Well-meaning people may hand out cupcakes or marshmallow cereal treats. The ingredients such people used and the safety of these treats cannot be confirmed, so it is best to stick with store-bought items instead.

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Celebrate Halloween With Classic Horror Horror is in the air come Halloween. For those who enjoy a good fright, watching a scary flick with a bucket of popcorn in hand can be just the trick. The following films make ideal choices for scary Halloween fun...

• Fire In The Sky (1993): Based on a true story, an Arizona logger disappears for five days in a supposed UFO encounter.

Featuring one of the more realistic alien abduction scenes in film history, this film may cause fans to glance nervously at the night skies.

• The Amityville Horror (1979): Another movie based on alleged real events, The Amityville Horror tells the story of the Lutz family of Long Island, N.Y. Newlyweds move into a house where a murder took place and experience strange events that have them running for cover.

• Pan’s Labyrinth (2006): This film from Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro details the strange journeys of an imaginative young girl in an eerie but fascinating fantasy world.

• Dawn Of The Dead (2004): Several survivors of a worldwide plague that produced flesh-eating zombies are forced to take refuge in a Midwestern shopping mall to escape impending doom. This is a remake of a 1978 film of the same name.

• A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984): Freddie Krueger, a deranged child molester who was burned alive, comes back to haunt the dreams of his killers’ children.

Armed with a handful of razor blades, Krueger earned a spot

alongside horror movie legends such as Michael Meyers and Norman Bates.

• Paranormal Activity (2007): Shot in a single-camera style made popular by The Blair Witch Project, this film features a slow build of suspense, creating a tension that has viewers enthralled by the disturbing demonic presence.

• The People Under The Stairs (1991): A burglary attempt finds a young boy trapped inside a home of a deranged brother and sister who keep “children” under the stairs of their home.

• Cujo (1983): A woman and her son are trapped in a car when a rabid dog terrorizes them intent on the kill.

• The Hills Have Eyes (2006): A suburban family’s car breaks down while the family travels through a desert area once used for government nuclear testing. But the breakdown may actually be a trap perpetrated by inhabitants of the site bent on creating a gruesome massacre.

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Doctors are unable to distinguish dangerous breast cancers from those that are not life threatening, which is why many still recommend annual mammograms, despite the fact that mammogram screening has not decreased the number of deaths associated with advanced breast cancers.

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