2012 PA STATE SENIOR IDOL Vickie Kissinger performing at the Northern Lancaster County 50plus EXPO in Lititz in April. By Lori Van Ingen Newly named 2012 PA STATE SENIOR IDOL Vickie Kissinger thought it had to be a prank call on her voicemail. Someone claiming to be a producer from NBC wanted her to return the call. But it was no joke. NBC had seen a clip of Kissinger at the PA STATE SENIOR IDOL competition and sought her out for their new reality show, The Winner Is ... Over a period of five days, Kissinger passed auditions and interviews for the new show, which features the pairing of six contestants or groups of all ages who perform a song of their choice and let 101 voters decide who did better and would go on to compete for a chance to win $1 million. “They wanted a diverse age group,” Kissinger said. But after getting the green light from each of her interviewers, Kissinger declined to be part of the new television series because her first grandson was due at the same time the show was taping. “That was the hitch. It was just not good timing,” Kissinger said. “But it was thrilling. It was very flattering that NBC sought me out.” Besides the call from NBC and her new grandson, Kissinger said this past year since winning the PA STATE SENIOR IDOL has been “fantastic.” Kissinger has been kept busy with a move to downsize her home and with please see WINNER page 27 Outgoing Idol Reflects on Yearlong ‘Reign’ And the Winner (Still) Is … Special Section: York County 50plus EXPO page 9 Music Therapy for Alzheimer’s Patients page 4 Inside: York County Edition September 2013 Vol. 14 No. 9
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2012 PA STATE SENIOR IDOL Vickie Kissinger performing at the
Northern Lancaster County 50plus EXPO in Lititz in April.
By Lori Van Ingen
Newly named 2012 PA STATE SENIOR IDOL Vickie Kissinger thought it had
to be a prank call on her voicemail. Someone claiming to be a producer from
NBC wanted her to return the call.
But it was no joke. NBC had seen a clip of Kissinger at the PA STATE
SENIOR IDOL competition and sought her out for their new reality show, The
Winner Is ...
Over a period of five days, Kissinger passed auditions and interviews for
the new show, which features the pairing of six contestants or groups of all
ages who perform a song of their choice and let 101 voters decide who did
better and would go on to compete for a chance to win $1 million.
“They wanted a diverse age group,” Kissinger said.
But after getting the green light from each of her interviewers, Kissinger
declined to be part of the new television series because her first grandson was
due at the same time the show was taping.
“That was the hitch. It was just not good timing,” Kissinger said. “But it
was thrilling. It was very flattering that NBC sought me out.”
Besides the call from NBC and her new grandson, Kissinger said this past
year since winning the PA STATE SENIOR IDOL has been “fantastic.”
Kissinger has been kept busy with a move to downsize her home and with
please see WINNER page 27
Outgoing Idol Reflectson Yearlong ‘Reign’
And the Winner(Still) Is …
Special Section: York
County 50plus EXPO
page 9
Music Therapy for
Alzheimer’s Patients
page 4
Inside:
York County Edition September 2013 Vol. 14 No. 9
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With this ad. Expires 9.30.13.
When it comes to glassware,
most people think that the
best way to spot quality is to
ting a glass and listen. If you educate
your eyes to spot a high-quality piece of
crystal, you can give your ears the day
off.
Why? The sound of a ting from a
piece of glass is subjective, and it may
not actually tell you anything about the
quality of that piece of stemware. The
idea that a high-pitched sound will result
in the identification of a high-quality and
valuable piece of crystal is not always
valid.
Most people do not think that their
commonplace orange-juice glass is a
piece of crystal. Most glass in our
everyday world is something called soda-
lime glass, a combination of lime, silica
(sand), and soda. It is a cheap glass used
for products such as windows, drinking
glasses, etc.
Crystal is made of
silica (sand), lead
oxide, and soda, and
it is known to be
beautiful and strong.
Crystal is a term used
to describe any
glassware that looks
fancy or is used in
the service of
champagne, wine, or
spirits. Crystal is the
choice for spirits and
wine connoisseurs
because it allows the
drinker to assess the
color and viscosity of the wine or liquor.
If your piece of crystal is very clear, it
probably has a greater amount of lead
content than its cloudier counterpart.
When it comes to crystal, its reflective
quality and the 24 percent lead content
are the most important characteristics.
Crystal shows more
clarity than a typical
piece of soda-lime
glass, and its
reflective quality is
why crystal is used
for chandeliers, fine
wine glasses, and
jewelry pendants.
Very fine crystal—
like those pieces
made by high-quality
firms such as
Waterford—may
even exceed the 24
percent lead content
requirement and provide products that
are upward of 30 percent lead content or
more.
The confusion surrounding crystal is
based in history and chemistry. First of
all, despite its name, crystal does not
have a crystalline structure.
And, crystal is a term (cristallo) coined
by Italian glassmakers in the famous
Murano glassblowing center near Venice
to define quality glassware that did not
meet the European lead-content
standard.
It is easier to sculpt glass with a high
lead content—the lead lowers the
working temperature of the glass. It also
extends the time that the glassblower has
to sculpt a piece.
In order to tell the difference between
soda-lime glass and crystal, look for the
following attributes of crystal: 24 percent
lead content; bright, reflective quality;
clear overall appearance; silver or
silver/purple color hue; rainbow prism
effect when held up to the light; thinner
than regular soda-lime glass; and heavier
than soda-lime glass.
In fact, high-quality crystal with a lead
content over 35 percent will actually
sparkle. If you are trying to tell if you
How to Tell Crystal from Glass
Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori
Dr. Lori
Photo courtesy staff of www.DrLoriV.com
Crystal dish by the French collectibles
firm Lalique.
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This Resource Directory recognizes advertiserswho have made an extended commitment
to your health and well-being.
SeniorLIFE1500 Memory Lane Ext., York(814) 535-6000
Community Animal HospitalDonald A. Sloat, D.V.M.400 S. Pine St., York(717) 845-5669
Gordon’s Body Shop, Inc.10 Mill St., Stewartstown(717) 993-2263
Steinmetz Coins & Currency2861 E. Prospect Road, York(717) 757-6980
Low-Income Energy Assistance(717) 787-8750
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre510 Centerville Road, Lancaster(717) 898-1900
Alzheimer’s Association(717) 651-5020
Alzheimer’s Information Clearinghouse(800) 367-5115
American Diabetes Association(800) 342-2383
CONTACT Helpline(717) 652-4400
The National Kidney Foundation(800) 697-7007 or (717) 757-0604
Social Security Information(800) 772-1213
PA HealthCare Cost Containment(717) 232-6787
Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hardof Hearing(800) 233-3008 V/TTY
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services(717) 630-0067 – Hanover(717) 751-2488 – York
Elm Spring Residence118 Pleasant Acres Road, York(717) 840-7676
Housing Authority of York(717) 845-2601
Property Tax/Rent Rebate(888) 728-2937
Apprise Insurance Counseling(717) 771-9610 or (800) 632-9073
CVS/pharmacywww.cvs.com
Trimmer’s Hair & Nail Care112 Brittany Court, Red Lion(717) 246-4844
SeniorLIFE1500 Memory Lane Ext., York(717) 757-5433
York County Area Agency on Aging(800) 632-9073
Lebanon VA Medical Center1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon(717) 228-6000 or (800) 409-8771
Veterans Services
Services
Salon Services
Pharmacies
Insurance – Long-Term Care
Housing Assistance
Housing/Apartments
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have a piece of cut crystal, place your
thumb into the incised or cut design of
the piece, and if you move your thumb
around and you feel as if you will get
cut, then you have a piece of cut crystal.
Crystal will take on the properties of
sharp cutting.
Fine glassware may contain some lead
content, but if the 24 percent lead
content level is not reached for a specific
piece of glassware, then a manufacturer
cannot by law call that piece “crystal.”
Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, award-
winning TV personality, and TV talk show
host, Dr. Lori presents antiques appraisal
events nationwide. Dr. Lori is the expert
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show Auction Kings. Visit www.DrLoriV.com,
www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, or call (888)
431-1010.
Ann Hetrick, Janelle Klinedinst, and Mary Smith
have been named Volunteers of the Month by the York
County Area Agency on Aging for their ongoing service
and dedication to the agency and York County’s older
adults.
Hetrick has enjoyed volunteering as a financial
counselor in the past and more recently providing
general office assistance. She has helped with fruit and
vegetable voucher distribution, tax appointment
scheduling, and various clerical activities.
Klinedinst provides general office assistance for the
agency and also volunteers as an APPRISE counselor. In
this role, she answers questions and provides assistance
to Medicare beneficiaries.
While employed in a physician’s office and as a
teacher, Smith met many people and learned to listen
for ways to help them. She enjoys volunteering in the
telephone reassurance program, which supports her skill
of listening.
YCAAA Commends Volunteer Trio
Ann Hetrick Janelle Klinedinst Mary Smith
Volunteer SpotlightVolunteer Spotlight
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said, “Pennsylvania,” the
guy looked surprised
and said, “So am I.”
Turns out that the
man, John Rutherford,
was actually from the
same county as
Singleton. So each had
found a friend that he’d
be bunking with.
Singleton soon found
that he’d first fly six
missions and then
would be flying two a
month. He’d be
instructing all the rest
of the time. When he
flew, he was assigned to
whatever aircraft needed him most, and
he at some time or another had served at
all the machine gun positions in the B-
17 except for the ball turret position that
required a particularly small man.
He also served as the togglier, toggling
his bombs when he saw bombs falling
from the group’s lead ship that carried
the famed Norden bomb sight and the
bombardier to operate it.
Singleton well remembers a mission to
Lutzkendorf, when weather caused the
group’s aircraft to scatter. His B-17 had
10 500-pound bombs aboard that they
now had to unload on any target of
opportunity. But, of course, they had no
bomb sight, since they
had expected to toggle on
their lead airplane.
His pilot then told
Singleton to toggle, one
bomb at a time, on any
target he felt he could hit.
He did so, with results
that were completely
unexpected. He destroyed
so many targets that his
other toggliers nicknamed
him “No-Sight
Singleton.”
On another mission to
Koblenz, the rest of the
crew was surprised to see
him exit the plane after
the mission. A chunk of flak the size of a
soccer ball had entered his position and
lodged in his flight bag, some 4 inches
from him without his even knowing it.
By the time the war ended, Singleton
had flown 24 missions, one fewer than
the number that would have brought
him home anyway. He returned to the
U.S. and was discharged. His father, who
had run their store, Singleton Shoes,
suffered a fatal heart attack, so Singleton
came to manage the store for the next 40
years.
Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber in
Europe in World War II.
Bob Singleton with a model of
the B-17s he flew in.
The HouseThey bought a large house after they wed
Standing high on the side of a hill.
They filled it with chairs, table, and bed;
Just to look at it gave them a thrill.
In front of the house a garden they laid
With flowers to brighten the scene.
In back a vegetable plot they made,
Where two elms shaded a lawn of green.
As the years went by three children came:
First was a girl and then two boys.
Their lives were never again the same,
The house was filled with dolls and toys.
The years sped by as they always do
And soon the children were all grown.
The parents were old, the house was too;
The children moved to homes of their own.
Their health was poor and the housework hard,
To the old folks’ home they decided to go.
They miss the house and its lovely yard
But their memories of it cheer them so.
Written and submitted by John McGrath
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Flu Shots Available in York County
Flu shots will be available at many
senior centers in York County this fall.
Clinic dates are shown below along
with specific preregistration instructions
by site.
Check with the site for acceptance of
other insurance and costs.
Delta Area Senior Center5 Pendyrus St., Suite 1, Delta
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 9 to 11 a.m.
Preregistration is not required.
Bring Medicare card or insurance card.$25 fee (cash only) if no acceptable
insurance. Must be 18 years old plus one
day.
Golden Visions Senior Center250 Fame Ave., Suite 125, Hanover
Date to be announced.
Call senior center at (717) 633-5074 for
additional information.
Red Lion Area Senior Center20-C Gotham Place, Red Lion
Monday, Sept. 23, noon to 3 p.m.
Medicare Part B and some other insurancewill be accepted. Cost is $29.99.
Preregistration is not required.
South Central York County SeniorCenter150 E. Main St., New Freedom
Monday, Oct. 28, 9 to 11 a.m.
Call senior center at (717) 235-6060 for
additional information.
Preregistration is not required.
Stewartstown Senior Center26 S. Main St., Stewartstown
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9 to 11 a.m.
Preregistration is required by calling
(717) 993-3488 by Sept. 12.
Medicare Part B will be accepted to cover
costs of flu and pneumonia shots. Mustbring Medicare card. Medicare Advantage
plans will not be accepted. Fee for flu shot
is $29.99 and pneumonia shot is $79.99.Must be 18 or older.
Windy Hill Senior Center, Inc.1472 Roths Church Road, Spring Grove
Monday, Sept. 30, 9 to 11 a.m.
Preregistration is not required.
Medicare Part B will cover cost; must bring
Medicare card. $25 fee for all others.
Yorktown Senior Center509 Pacific Ave., York
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Preregistration is not required.
Must bring insurance card.
York County
Calendar of EventsDelta Area Senior Center, Inc. – (717) 456-5753
Eastern Area Senior Center, Inc. – (717) 252-1641
Golden Visions Senior Community Center(717) 633-5072
Heritage Senior Center, Inc. – (717) 292-7471
Northeastern Senior Community Center(717) 266-1400
Red Land Senior Citizen Center – (717) 938-4649
South Central Senior Community Center(717) 235-6060
Weekdays, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – Wii Games
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – Zumba Gold for Seniors
Sept. 2, 12:30 p.m. – Card-Making Class
Stewartstown Senior Center – (717) 993-3488
Susquehanna Senior Center – (717) 244-0340
White Rose Senior Center – (717) 843-9704www.whiteroseseniorcenter.org
Windy Hill Senior Center – (717) 225-0733
Yorktown Senior Center – (717) 854-0693
Please call or visit the centers’ websites for additionalactivities.
York County Library Programs
York County Department of Parks and Recreation
Pre-registration is required for these programs. To register or find out more about these activities or anyadditional scheduled activities, call (717) 428-1961.
Sept. 8, 2:30 to 4 p.m. – Fall Wildflower Walk, Nixon County Park
Sept. 15, 2:30 to 4 p.m. – Fall Walk, Nixon County Park
Sept. 21, noon to 3 p.m. – Raptors Rising Program, North Overlook at Rocky Ridge Park
Programs and Support Groups Free and open to the public
Sept. 3, 7 p.m.Surviving Spouse Socials of York County
Faith United Church of Christ
509 Pacific Ave., York
(717) 266-2784
Sept. 17, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. by appointmentCarFit Program for Mature Drivers
South Central Senior Center
150 E. Main St., New Freedom
(717) 235-6060
Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.York County 50plus EXPO
York Expo Center
334 Carlisle Ave., York
(717) 285-1350
www.50plusExpoPA.com
Sept. 19, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Alzheimer’s Support Group
Senior Commons at Powder Mill
1775 Powder Mill Road, York
(717) 741-0961
Sept. 26, 6 to 8:30 p.m.Medicare Facts for New or Pre-Retirees Seminar
Penn State Extension Offices Meeting Room 1
York County Annex
112 Pleasant Acres Road, Springettsbury Township
(717) 771-9008
www.ycaaa.org
Collinsville Community Library, 2632 Delta Road, Brogue, (717) 927-9014Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. – Purls of Brogue Knitting Club
Glatfelter Memorial Library, 101 Glenview Road, Spring Grove, (717) 225-3220Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m. – Knitting and Spinning Group
Senior Center Activities
If you have an event you would like toinclude, please email information to
Door Prizes.................................................................18
Entertainment ..........................................................19
Dear Friends,I hope you will join us for the 11th annual York County 50plus EXPO. Each month, 50plus Senior News brings
you information on topics of health, wellness, finance, and much more. This is our opportunity to bring 50plusSenior News to life—your life!
Representatives from an array of businesses are looking forward to speaking with you about topics that are
important to you! Unbeknownst to many of us, our own communities hold a wealth of information.
Our 50plus EXPOs are effective forums for all those “hidden” community resources to gather in visible, easy-to-
access locations!
On-Line Publishers, Inc. is happy to be able to present this dynamic, one-day event to our visitors free of charge.
This year, check out the Health & Wellness Area, sponsored by WellSpan Health, and stop by Falls Free York, a
unique fall-prevention area created through a partnership between the York County Area Agency on Aging and
local businesses and organizations.
The 50plus EXPO isn’t just informative, however—it’s also entertaining! Live entertainment at this year’s EXPOwill include a barbershop quartet, ballroom-dancing demonstrations, and performances by three PA STATE SENIOR
IDOLs. See page 19 for more details.
This day is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Please stop by their booths, have your
bingo card signed, and talk with them about how they can assist you.
Bronze Sponsors – Gastroenterology Associates of York, Gateway Health, HealthAmerica
Advantra, Longevity Alliance, Lutheran Social Services – SCP,
ManorCare Health Services, May Eye Care Center, Memorial
Hospital, Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Pleasant
Acres Nursing & Rehab Center
Media Sponsors – WDAC, WHVR, WHYL
See you at the EXPO!
Donna K. Anderson
EXPO 2013 Chairperson
Just A Tip!To make registering for door prizes an easy task –
bring along your extra return address labels.
Wheelchairs
will be available at the
front desk courtesy of
On-Line Publishers, Inc.
Directions to the York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Avenue, Memorial Hall – East
From Baltimore:• Take I-83 North to Exit 15 (South George Street – Business 83)
• At second light, turn left (Country Club Road)
• Turn right on Richland Avenue
• Turn left on Market Street to Gate 4
From Gettysburg:• Take Route 462 (West Market Street) from Route 30
• Follow Market Street to Highland Avenue
• Turn left on Highland Avenue to Gate 6
From Harrisburg:• Take I-83 South to Exit 22 (North George Street)
• At second light, take Route 30 West to Route 74 exit (Carlisle Avenue)
• Turn left on Route 74 (Carlisle Avenue) to Gate 9
From Lancaster:• Take Route 30 West to Route 74 exit (Carlisle Avenue)
• Turn left on Route 74 (Carlisle Avenue) to Gate 9
Simply bring this completed form with
you to the EXPO, drop it at theregistration desk and you are ready to go!
NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________
_______________________________________
PHONE:__________________AGE: _________
E-MAIL: ________________________________
REGISTRATIONIS A BREEZE!
John Smith123 My Way
York, PA 17404
The 50plus EXPO is an
event that’s a unique
hybrid of information and
leisure, all geared toward
satisfying the needs of the
area’s over-50 crowd.
This day is about you
and whatever is on your
mind. Finances, health,
leisure, travel—the
knowledge you
seek is all available
at one of our more
than 90 exhibitors.
Each exhibitor
booth is loaded
with information
and staffed by
friendly people
who are eager and
willing to answer
your questions.
The EXPO will
also offer a variety
of health screenings free to each visitor, so be
proactive about your health and take advantage of
this convenient opportunity to give your body a little
“tune-up”! The 2013 York County 50plus EXPO will
include screenings for blood pressure, balance, bone
density, hearing, and more.
At the 50plus EXPO, you can take your
“quest for knowledge” a step further by sitting
in on a free seminar.
And when you’ve had your fill of the
EXPO’s informative side, help yourself to
some lighter, more entertaining fare! This
year’s York 50plus EXPOincludes performances by
the White Rose Chorus,
Regal Dance Clubs, and PA
STATE SENIOR IDOL winners
Vickie Kissinger (2012),
Barry Surran (2008), and
Peggy Kurtz Keller (2011).
Be sure to make your way
around the EXPO floor
getting the listed sponsors to
sign your bingo card,
and return the
completed card for a
chance at winning a
door prize.
At the 50plus EXPO,
you can spend an hour
or spend the day.
Socialize, become better
informed, and, most of
all—have fun!
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• Breakfast with Ben Barber and News with Dennis Edwards
• John Tesh with Music and Intelligence for Your Workday
• Bruce Collier & The Drive Home
WE PLAY OVER 1500 GREAT SONGS!
Harrisburg’s Oldies Channel!
Find us at AM 960 or at whylradio.com
Falls Free York Returns to
50plus EXPOThrough a successful partnership with
the Falls Free York Coalition and the
York County Area Agency on Aging, the
2013 York County 50plus EXPO on Sept.
18 will again include a designated area
entitled Falls Free York.
This unique area will focus on fall
prevention, with a range of free
demonstrations, devices, screenings, and
assessments available to all EXPOvisitors.
New features for 2013 will include
information and demonstrations on
foot-and-shoe education and exercise.
According to the Centers for Disease
Control, one out of three adults age 65
and older falls each year—but less than
half talk to their healthcare providers
about it.
Falls can cause moderate to severe
injuries, such as hip fractures and head
traumas, and can increase the risk of
early death. In 2008, more than 19,700
older adults died from unintentional fall
injuries.
Falls Free York area will emphasize the
importance of preventing falls in
boomers and seniors. Highlights will
include:
• Indoor/outdoor lighting solutions
• Balance and gait testing
• Cane and walker checks
• Brown bag medicine review with
pharmacist
• Foot screening (noon to 1:30 p.m.)
• Exercise demos
• Sloppy Slipper Swap – exchange old
and unsafe footwear for one safety
product
• Bathroom hazards and solutions
• Current resources for fall risk
awareness and prevention
Falls Free York will be thoroughly
staffed to ensure safety at all times.
The 11th annual York County 50plusEXPO will be held from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the York
Expo Center, Memorial Hall – East, 334
Carlisle Ave., York. For more
information on the EXPO or Falls-Free
York, call (717) 285-1350 or visit
www.50plusExpoPA.com.
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For more than 15 years, On-Line Publishers, Inc. has celebrated
serving the mind, heart, and spirit of the 50+ community of Central
Pennsylvania through our Mature Living Division of publications
and events.
On-Line Publishers, Inc. produces six 50plusEXPOs annually in Chester, Cumberland,
Dauphin, Lancaster (two), and York counties.
These events are an opportunity to bring both
businesses and the community together for a better
understanding of products and services available to
enhance life. Entrance to the event, health
screenings, and seminars held throughout the day
are free to visitors.
50plus Senior News is published monthly,
touching on issues and events relevant to the
50+ community. The Resource Directory for
the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled is
published annually in distinct county editions
and contains information from local
businesses and organizations offering
products or services that meet the needs of
these groups.
50plus LIVING is an annual publication and
the premier resource for retirement living and
healthcare options for mature adults in the
Susquehanna and Delaware valleys.
On-Line Publishers produces (((b)))magazine, Central Pennsylvania’s premier publication
for baby boomers. (((b))) magazine reflects on the past, recalling the
provocative and history-changing decades of the 1960s and ’70s; it
also examines where baby boomers are today and identifies the
issues they face now—all with a mind toward representing the mid-
state’s own boomer community.
Auditions for the eighth annual PA STATE SENIOR IDOL
competition were held recently. The finals-night competition is
scheduled for Oct. 14, 2013, at the Dutch Apple Dinner
Theatre in Lancaster, when the 2013 PA STATE SENIOR
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celebrate women in business through our Business
Division. BUSINESSWoman includes professional profiles and
articles that educate and encourage women in business.
SUCCESS STORIES highlights the
achievements of local professional women
so that others may be inspired. It is a
special insert in the March issue of
BUSINESSWoman magazine.
POWERLUNCH is an extension of BUSINESSWoman and
is held in York in the spring and in Harrisburg
during the fall. Executive women are offered the
opportunity for networking, lunch, seminars, and
information from a select number of exhibitors
interested in marketing to women.
The women’s expo is a one-day event featuring
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11th annual York County 50plus EXPO on September 18, 2013, at the
York Expo Center — Memorial Hall East, 334 Carlisle Avenue, York,
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The shoulder is complex with several joints that combine with tendons and
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The structure of the shoulder can make it susceptible to injury. Learn about
common shoulder problems, lifestyle changes that may help alleviate discomfort,
and how to know when you should consider medical and surgical treatment
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Noon – OSS HealthTaking Your Life Back from Arthritis
Presented by: Gracia Etienne, MD from OSS Health
Dr. Etienne will be speaking about the causes and symptoms of arthritis. He
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to get answers to your questions.
Dr. Etienne is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in total
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1 p.m. – WellSpanA Patient’s Journey Through Back Pain
Ellen Portz, of York, was like 65 million Americans suffering from back pain
annually. That was, until she met several of WellSpan’s spine care experts. Follow
Ellen’s journey from debilitating pain to recovery as WellSpan physicians discuss
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Room 211 a.m. – May Eye Care CenterRecent Advancements in Treatment of Dry Eye Disease and Cataracts
Presented by: Leslie O’Dell, OD
Revolutionary testing and treatment procedures are now available for dry eye
and cataracts. Many patients don’t realize dry eye is a disease and is very
treatable. Learn about symptoms and causes of dry eye and life-changing
treatment options. Also—amazing new advancements in cataract surgery have
many seniors seeing without glasses!
Leslie O’Dell, OD, is one of the region’s foremost experts in dry eye
treatment and works for May Eye Care Center.
Noon – Memorial Hospital Taking Control of Diabetes
Presented by: Heather Smith, RN, BSN, CDE
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects more than 25 million people in
the United States. If you are living with diabetes, or are at risk of developing the
disease, learn how you can take control of the condition by adopting some
changes in your lifestyle.
Heather Smith is a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator in the
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As south central Pennsylvania grows older, our commitment to helping those over 50 livehealthy, active lives grows with it.That's why we've invested in new facilities like the
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Copyright by Pat Sinclair. Pat Sinclair’s second cookbook, Scandinavian ClassicBaking (Pelican Publishing), has a color photo of every recipe. Her first cookbook,
Baking Basics and Beyond (Surrey Books), won the 2007 Cordon d’Or from the
Culinary Arts Academy. Contact her at http://PatCooksandBakes.blogspot.com
Serves 2
1 1/2 cups firm bread cubes, crust removed and cubed 3/4 inch
2 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled (about 1/2 to 3/4 pound)
1/2 clove garlic or to taste
6 ounces fresh mozzarella bocconcini, cut into cubes
1/2 cup cucumber, diced 1/2 inch
2 tablespoons finely chopped red or mild white onion
2 tablespoons yellow or red bell pepper, cubed 1/2 inch, if desired
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
2 or 3 fresh basil leaves, shredded
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place
the bread on a baking sheet and bake
until golden brown and toasted, 10 to
12 minutes. I usually stir once in the
middle of baking. Cool to room temperature.
Place one tomato and the garlic in a small food processor and puree.
Place in a medium bowl and stir in bread cubes. Season to taste with salt.
Allow to stand 15 minutes to absorb juices. Cut the remaining tomato into
cubes.
Add tomato, mozzarella, cucumber, onion, and yellow pepper to the
bread and toss gently. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl.
Drizzle over salad and toss gently. Garnish with basil.
Panzanella/Bread SaladBy Pat Sinclair
The first time I heard about panzanella, I didn’t think it sounded very
appetizing. But that was before I tasted it!
A simple salad, panzanella takes advantage of fresh, ripe tomatoes;
cucumbers; and fresh basil. Adding fresh mozzarella turns it into a main dish,
perfect for a hot summer night. Use chewy, firm bread such as Italian or
ciabatta.
Cook’s Note: Peeling fresh tomatoes is easy using a soft fruit peeler. (I use
it for peeling pears and peaches also.) If you don’t have this
peeler, you can drop the tomatoes into boiling water for 15
seconds and then plunge into cold water. The skins will slip
right off. The tomatoes don’t have to be peeled but puree
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