By Maria Cascario
By Maria Cascario
By Maria Cascario
Annie Grimshaw is now operating the business. The menu has not changed but youll see that some prices have been lowered, said Annie. One of the traditional favorites remains on the menu which is the Italian Egg Sandwich, consisting of egg, cheese, peppers, onions and your choice of meat on grilled Italian bread. The restaurant reflects a clean, friendly environment. We love children at Roses and everyones suggestions are welcomed and taken to heart, she said. We like to have a family environment and we dont mind people talking loudly across the room. much the same as you would do in your own home. If Annie has a pot of coffee on, everybody is more than welcome to join in the conversation. The topic is usually
about Roseto, the old times and creating new times. Annie loves to hear feedback from her customers and any suggestions are welcome. Roses still has home made soups.pasta fagioli, tomato basil with tortellini. Sundays she has fresh biscotti and cannolis. Annies creativity led her to making pasta carbonara, a welcome addition,
consisting of cream sauce, chopped up bacon and onions over penne. She also does catering and will do private parties at the restaurant, after closing hours. Shes also eyeing the possibility of staying open later on Friday nights. Give her your feedback on that. Annie is very proud of her staff; beginning with Brian Grimshaw Jr., her
son. Brian cooks and tries different items to please the customers; They seem to have a favorable response. Christopher Amerman cooks alongside Brian, and the two work well together. They appreciate everyones criticism and suggestions and take them to heart. Chelsea Policelli is a wonderful happy
On Friday, February 22nd, the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce, along with Whitehall & Nazareth Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a breakfast highlighting the internationally acclaimed program, Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week. John J. Trombetta, president & CEO of the organization that presents PFEW each summer, will talk about the program and the unique opportunities available to students throughout the state and specifically in the Chambers service areas. The subject of Mr. Trombettas talk is The American Free Enterprise System - Do Our Kids Get It Does Anyone?! The Foundation for Free Enterprise
Education annually presents PFEW to qualified high school juniors and seniors throughout the state. Now celebrating its 35th year of operations, PFEW was founded by the Pennsylvania business community specifically to teach our states youth about the wonders of the private enterprise system and also about the issues that face all U.S. companies, and specifically those located in the commonwealth. PFEW is open to all current 10th and 11th graders and will host four, seven-day sessions in July and August on the campuses of Lycoming College and the Pennsylvania College of Technology respectively, both located in
Williamsport. All students accepted into the program will receive a full scholarship (the actual value of the scholarship is roughly $1,500 per student) donated by a Pennsylvania business or civic organization. Moreover, each of the two host campuses offers automatic scholarship grants to any PFEW graduate who ultimately ends up matriculating through their school as an undergraduate. In the case of Lycoming College, total award is $20,000 for each PFEW alumnus. In the case of the Pennsylvania College of Technology, the total grant is $8,000. If you have children or grandchildren who are age-appropriate, we hope you will come to
the breakfast to hear more about this internationally acclaimed program and hear from two local students who themselves are graduates. If you are interested in public awareness about the importance of business and private enterprise, PFEW has been filling what many perceive as a gap in public education for its entire thirty-five year history. A total of nearly 250 volunteers from the business community will be on site this year to actually deliver the program. This year PFEW will graduate its 32,000th student with a vastly improved understanding of what the private sector means to the American way of life.
All of us at The PRESS would like to wish our readers a very Happy Valentines Day. Send your pet photos to The PRESS for our
Annual Pet Photo Contest! Photos will be printed weekly. Check out the front page for all the details! We would like to wish Troy Miller a very
Happy Birthday! Troy will be celebrating on February 13th. Have a great day, Troy! We would like to wish George Markopoulos from The Riverton, a very Happy Birthday on February 16th. Have a fantastic day, George! Bryce Bartolocci will be celebrating his birthday on February 17th. Have a wonderful birthday, Bryce! Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Luka Albanese. He will be celebrating on February 17th. Any organization interested in using the Washington Township fields for the Spring season should submit their request on the required application form, together with proof of current insurance coverage and the proper fee by February 28th. Application forms are available at the Municipal Building, 1021 Washington Blvd. during regular business hours. No group will be scheduled until all three items above are submitted. For questions, please call 610-588-1524. The Families First Slate Belt Idol competition will be held now on Friday evening, April 5th. If you are between the ages of 16
years or older you are invited to join them at their open audition on Wednesday March 20th, 6pm to 7:30pm at the Wind Gap Middle School Auditorium, 1620 Teels Road in Wind Gap. A photo will be taken at the time of your audition. Each contestant must be prepared with a short bio and a song ready to sing acapella. You must be available for the show date, Friday April 5th and one rehearsal date, Wednesday, April 2nd, at 7pm. On Saturday, February 23rd, the Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg and Vicinity will host a Battle of the Bands located at 1225 West Lafayette Street, Easton, Pennsylvania. Doors will open at 5:30pm with the first band performance beginning at 6:30pm. For more information about Battle of the Bands, contact Mike Kennedy, Associate Sports Director at 610-258-6158 ext 12. An exhibit featuring the work of Joseph Beddall, 2007 to the Present: Dealing with the Elements will run from February 18th March 30th at Northampton Community Colleges Gallery on the Main Campus. Beddall will give a gallery talk on Thursday, March 7th, at 3:30pm, followed by a reception from 5pm to 6pm in the Gallery. We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries, and tidbits of information to: The PRESS 1 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013
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Here is a list of the new items added to the collection of the Bangor Public Library during the week January 31 through February 6. Adult fiction: Brunstetter, Wanda, A sisters secret. Adult non-fiction: Basinger, Jeanine, I do and I dont; Kafka, Franz, Metamorphosis; Kagan, Jeff, Life after stroke; Mottola, Tommy, Hitmaker; Stone, Tanya Lee, Courage has no color; Thacker, Emily, The magic of hydrogen peroxide. Young Adult fiction: Kress, Nancy, Flash point. Junior Non-fiction:
Borgert Spaniol, Megan, The whale shark; Green, Sara, The blue shark; Green, Sara, The great white shark; Green, Sara, The mako shark; Kopp, Megan, Black widow spiders; Miles, Liz, Flying monsters; Miles, Liz , Giant dinosaurs; Miles, Liz, Killer dinosaurs; Miles, Liz, Sea monsters; Yasuda, Anita, Foxes. Easy fiction: Happy Valentines Day, Curious George!; McPhail, David, Waddles. Easy book & CD: The lion king: read-along. Easy Reader nonfiction: Meister, Cari, Sea stars. DVD: The velveteen rabbit.
Beginning the week of March 11th, registration packets will be available for parents and/or guardians at any Bangor Area School District elementary school (Five Points, Washington, or DeFranco). Parents and/or guardians may either come to one of the elementary schools to pick up a packet or they may call the Bangor Area School District at 610-599-7015 using the voice prompt #5, to have a registration packet mailed. Packets are also available for download from the BASD web page www.bangorslaters.org. In order to receive a call to schedule an appointment, the completed registration packet and mandatory documents must be returned to Mrs. Miller in the nurses office at Five Points Elementary School as soon as possible, but no later than April 1st between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm. A child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if s/he has attained the age of five (5) before the Monday prior to Labor Day (August 26, 2013) and successfully completes the districts kindergarten screening process. To be enrolled for first grade, a pupil must be six before the same date. According to Board Policy there
will be no early admission. In order to register a child it is mandatory that parents present copies of their childs state-issued birth certificate, plus clearly documented copies of physician or clinic record of the following compulsory immunizations: 4 doses of Tetanus and Diphtheria (DTP, DtaP, DT or Td - 1 dose after the 4th birthday). 3 doses of Polio (OPV, E-IPV). 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) (1st dose after 1st birthday) 3 doses of Hepatitis B (Hep B) 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine or written statement from parent or physician that the child has had Chicken-Pox. In addition, you will be asked to inform the school district where your child will be picked up for school (at home, day-care etc.) and where he/she will be dropped off. Please note that your child must be dropped off at the same stop each day, or you may pick your child up at school after first signing him/her out in the main office. Kindergarten registration for the Bangor Area School District for the 2013-2014 school year will occur during the week of April 22nd at Washington Elementary
School. Registration will be from 8:00am -11:00am, and from 12:00 noon to 2:30pm daily beginning April 23rd. All registrations will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Upon completion of the registration packet parents/and or guardians will be contacted with an appointment time and date. Adults must accompany their child(ren) for readiness screening. If your child will be attending kindergarten in the coming year it is important that you register him/her NOW so that transportation and class placement can be finalized before the start of school.
Kindergarten Registraton for the Pen Argyl Area School District will be held at the Plainfield Elementary School, 539 School Road, Nazareth. Kindergarten registration appointments are necessary. You may call for an appointment between the hours of 9am and 3:15pm beginning Monday, March 18th. Registration will be held April 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2013. They will not accept appointments prior to March 18th. Parents should schedule appointments by calling the school at 610-746-4436. To be eligible for kindergarten for the 2013/14 school year, a child must be 5 years old on or before September 1st, 2013. A copy of proof of immunization and the childs birth certificate must be presented at the time of registration for the school to keep on file. State law requires the following immunizations: -3 doses of DPT
-1 dose of Td, administered on or after 4th birthday -3 doses of Polio -2 doses of MMR -3 doses of Hepatitis B -2 doses of Varicella (chicken pox) OR -History of chicken pox immunity proved by laboratory testing or a written statement of history of chicken pox disease from parent, guardian, emancipated child or physician. Please submit a verified physicians statement on letterhead, to be kept on file in our school, at the time of your childs registration. Children may still be registered even though immunization is not complete or proof of birth is not immediately available. These students would be registered conditionally and will not be able to attend kindergarten until the school receives the information. Proof of immunization needs to be submitted to the Nurses office at Plainfield Elementary School on or before Thursday, August 1st, 2013.
On Friday, January 8th, DeFranco Elementary School held its yearly spelling bee. Each class had a competition and the top two spellers from each class moved on. There were 38 students who moved onto the next round, which was held in DeFrancos library. These 38 students then had to take a written test which consisted of thirty words taken from a list of one hundred words. The top 24 spellers in the written test then moved on to the final spelling bee, which was held in DeFrancos cafeteria. The school principal, Braden Hendershot, and former Five Points principal, Mrs. Roberta Walker, were the announcers. About an hour had gone by, and there were two students left: Paige Terrette from Mr. Morros homeroom and Andrew Parsaud from Mrs.Silvoys homeroom. Both students went back and forth several times, spelling words correctly,
until Paige was eliminated when she misspelled the word empirical. Andrew was given two more words. He spelled them both correctly and was declared the champion. Andrew Parsaud will attend the regional spelling bee on February 21, 2013, at Northampton Community College. Paige Terrette, the runner up, will take Andrews place if he is unable to attend. The DeFranco spelling bee was an exciting and tense competition. The words were challenging and everyone did a wonderful job. Congratulations to Andrew and good luck to him as he competes in the regional round.
waitress, said Annie. She is dedicated to providing great service to her customers. Stella Fogel comes in weekends and runs the joint like she owns it! Annies husband, Brian, is also a tremendous help to her and hes very supportive of her new venture. Their daughters, Dianna Hess and Corrine Hess are at the restaurant every chance they get to
help their mother. No matter when you walk into Roses youll see a family member there. My family welcomes your family, said Annie with a smile. Take out menus are available. The Grand Opening is set for Friday, February 22nd, and Roses will be open until 8pm. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 6am -2pm; Saturday 6am 1pm Sunday, 7am 1pm. Closed Tuesdays. Phone number is 610-588-6343.
Bangor Memorial Park Ice Skating is back. The Bangor Borough Parks and Recreation Board will be holding Winterfest on Sunday, February 17th from 1pm to 5pm. The back basketball court will be turned into an ice rink. There will be FREE snow related games for kids of all ages and a hockey puck shooting contest at 3pm. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
This festival is weather dependent; If there is a huge snowstorm or if there is warm weather, then the event will be cancelled. Please watch the Message Board on Market Street in front of Bangor Memorial Park for a cancellation. For more information about Winterfest or to volunteer for this event, call Sherry at 610-5886894 or email Debbie at bangorparkboard@gma il.com.
Harrisburg The Department of Environmental Protection announced today that it has awarded $17.8 million in recycling grants to 131 municipalities and counties for developing and implementing recycling programs. Recycling plays a key role in improving Pennsylvanias economy and protecting its environment, DEP Secretary Mike Krancer said. These grants further that cause, and DEP is proud to invest in local programs that help the awardees strengthen their recycling programs. Through the grant program, municipalities and counties in Pennsylvania are eligible for up to 90 percent funding of approved recycling program costs. Munici-
palities that are designated financially distressed under the Financial Distressed Communities Act are eligible to receive funding for an additional 10 percent of approved costs. Examples of eligible projects include operating compost facilities; developing web-based programs on recycling for consumers; expanding recycling processing facilities; installing data collection systems on recycling vehicles; continuing and creating curbside recycling programs; and developing educational materials to encourage residents to recycle. This is the 53rd round of grants being awarded since the inception of the Pennsylvania Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act in
1988, also known as Act 101. Act 101 mandates recycling in municipalities with more than 10,000 residents and those with populations between 5,000 and 10,000 that have population densities greater than 300 people per square mile.
Currently, 440 of Pennsylvanias 2,700 municipalities are required to recycle and provide curbside collection programs. For more information and the list of Awards granted, visit www.dep. state.pa.us, keyword: Act 101.
(NAPSI)Its a growing trend: Twenty-one million households are planting container gardens. It saves space, helps control pests and overcome soil issues, and lets you enjoy fresh, homegrown produce even without a yard. To ensure your success, its important to pick the right plant for the pot. Fortunately, seed companies are developing vegetable
seeds well adapted for container gardens. Todays container gardeners now have access to even more plants that are compact in size, yield more, taste great and feature unique colors and shapes, said John Marchese of Seminis Home Garden seed. To help you get started, consider these tips from experts at the University of Illinois Extension: Choosing a Container Anything that holds soil and has drainage holes in the bottom may be transformed into a container garden for terrestrial plants. For vibrant plant growth, the containers
Today we'll focus on selling your property. ..and no, the Pope isn't coming. BUT, what if he were? When you want to sell your home you should prepare it as if a very important person was coming because they are the prospective Buyer. I will briefly give you a few ideas as to how to prepare your home for sale. If you desire, you can find any number of websites that will give you innumerable ideas as to specifics.. Basically start on the outside and make it as perfect as you can. Paint is cheap. A few complimenting colors can bring attention to your home. Removing debris is free. A few flowers and mulch are also very cheap... I know flowers don't grow in snow..but the groundhog said winter is over. It is a fact, if the Buyer does not like the outside you may not have a
chance to show them the inside. Prepare the inside by de-personalizing it. You don't want to distract a buyer with your personal artifacts. Part of depersonalizing is to de-clutter your home. Now is the time to go through the items and decide whether or not you will ever use them. If not, donate or get rid of them. Pack everything that you want to keep but are not actively using and store these items. This includes excess furniture, clothing, kitchen items, etc.. Now that you have made some room...make it sparkle. Make the minor repairs such as a leaky faucet, holes in the walls, broken tiles, etc. Make sure all of your light bulbs work, wash the windows, get the musty smells out, and once again, paint. Window treatments are cheap and really make your home stand out.
When you are finished go outside and approach your property as a buyer will. When you enter do you get a positive picture? Follow up with this in every room. Now you are ready to show! There are really only two reasons a home does not sell. The first is that it is priced too high . This is relative to the market and condition. The second is that your Realtor simply isn't effective. So selling may be simpler than you think....price your home correctly and chose the right Realtor. Feel free to call for any real estate related information and to buy or sell your home by calling The Great American Real Estate Company at 610-863-6205 or by e-mail at RonDeCesare @Yahoo.Com.
HARRISBURG Three municipalities in the 137th Legislative District are recipients of recycling grants through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to State Representative Joe Emrick (R-Northampton). I would like to congratulate these municipalities, which earned the grants as part of a highlycompetitive process, Emrick said. The following three municipalities are
among 131 in the state to share $17.8 million in recycling grants: Forks Township - $52,053 Palmer Township - $250,000 Upper Nazareth Township $237,292 This is the 53rd round of grants being awarded since the Pennsylvania Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, also known as Act 101. This act mandates
recycling in municipalities with more than 10,000 residents and those with populations between 5,000 and 10,000 that have population densities greater than 300 people per square mile. For more information on the Recycling Grants, or any other legislative issue, please contact State Representative Emricks Mt. Bethel office at (570) 8970401, or his Nazareth office at (610) 7465090.
Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company, Route 209, Kresgeville, will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, February 25 from 9:30am-3:30. The blood drive is being held in conjunction with Miller-Keystone Blood Center, the only blood provider to 25 regional hospitals, including the Lehigh Valley Health Network, the St. Lukes University Health Network, Easton Hospital, the Blue Mountain Health System and the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance. Individuals registering to donate at any MKBC donor center or MKBC community blood drive during the month of February can enter for the chance to win a $500 gift card to the Sands Casino Resort Hotel (card can be used for lodging, dining, shopping and events). The winter months are traditionally a difficult time for community blood centers, explains Donor Resources Representative Marie DAmato, as seasonal illnesses and inclement weather often prevent people from donating. However, more than 500 units of blood are needed by our regional hospitals every day to care for premature infants, accident victims, cancer patients, and others in need of
lifesaving transfusions. In order to donate, individuals must be 17 years of age or older, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be feeling healthy; they must not have donated in the past eight weeks. All donors must also provide valid identification; ID must have the donors name printed on it, as well as a photo and/or signature. While appointments are encouraged, walkins are welcome at this blood drive. For more information or to preregister for donation, call 570-620-6065.
February is a very special month for Dr. Kasanders Dental Office. This February, Dr. Kasander is celebrating 25 years of practice here in Bangor. In addition, February 9th was Dr. Kasanders birthday. He turned just a little more than 29 this year. We are also very excited to celebrate National Childrens Dental Health Month. As part of our on-going community service, we will be going to the local elementary schools. This is a great opportunity to teach the students all about dental health and instilling good dental hygiene habits for years to come. Every year, the kids look forward to the staff visiting their schools. It helps get them motivated about seeing the dentist. Dr. Kasanders office is running a contest for students to create a poster introducing our new Cavity Free Club. The office is looking forward to seeing all the talent in the area and seeing the students cavity free. As a reminder to the parents, we will also be talking about dental sealants and their role in preventing cavities. If you havent had them placed yet, now is a good time to schedule the sealants. Lets take this time to assess your own dental health needs as parents as well. This year, we started an in-office dental health
plan which allows patients and their families without dental insurance, an affordable solution to their dental health needs. It may only be February, but we have a lot of wonderful events
coming up and as always look forward to treating our patients as they are our own family. Thank you for 25 years of commitment to your own helath and trusting Dr. Kasander with all your dental needs.
(NewsUSA) - Cooking without onions is like trying make a BLT without the tomato -- it's possible to fill the void with something else, but you'll probably feel like
you're missing something. Plus, now that it's time to put on layers and nestle up to a fire, winter recipes are a'brewing, and they're full of tasty onions.
Yellow onions, in particular, that are harvested during cold weather months are perfect for roasts, soups, slow-cooked dishes and other winter favorites. Specifically, yellow onions are ideal for these applications to help build flavor profiles because of their robust, savory taste. Whether headlining a dish, such as french onion soup, or playing a more subtle, supporting role, like meatloaf with onions, this vegetable lends itself to a variety of uses, making onions about as flexible as a yoga master. Regardless of how you use the staple vegetable, onions offer a great deal of nutritional value, and they are associated with lower risks of heart disease and cancer. Try out a new recipe from the National Onion Association -- it's easy, affordable to make, and rich in cumin, onions and tomatoes.
Pasta Italiano with Onion and Pork 1 1/4 pounds pork loin sirloin chops or pork shoulder blade steaks 2 teaspoons each ground cumin and chili powder
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion (10 ounces), cut into narrow wedges 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Italian recipe stewed tomatoes 1 package (9 ounce) fresh linguini pasta Grated Parmesan and fresh or dried minced herbs Trim the fat from the chops or blade steaks. Trim the meat from bones, and cut into small cubes. Dust pork with cumin and oregano. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and pork and saut until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and heat. Cook linguine in boiling water about 2 minutes or as package directs. Drain and serve with pork-onion sauce on top. Sprinkle with cheese and herbs. Makes 4 servings.
(NewsUSA) - Downhome favorites made with cornbread create hearty meals that warm bellies and satisfy the most selective taste buds. What's more, your creative cornbread recipe could put some cash in your pocket. "Look to your own dinner table for the perfect source of inspiration for original recipe ideas," said the Martha White baking expert, Linda Carman. " Martha White and Lodge Cast Iron Cookware are holding a national cornbread cook-off, in which the top 10 finalists will also compete at the National Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg, Tenn. The grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize.
MONTE CRISTO CORNBREAD SKILLET Servings: 6 1 (6 oz.) package Cornbread Mix Cooking Spray 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked turkey 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 4 large eggs 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons honey mustard, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup Currant Jelly Powdered sugar Prepare cornbread mix according to package directions, except bake in a 10 1/2-inch Lodge cast iron skillet (cornbread will be thin). Remove cornbread from skillet; cool and cut into cubes. Wipe out skillet with paper towels; spray generously with no-stick cooking spray. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place cornbread cubes in skillet. Top with turkey, ham and cheese. In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mayo, 1 tablespoon honey mustard, salt and pepper until well blended. Pour evenly over ingredients in skillet. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Melt currant jelly by warming slightly. Add 1 tablespoon honey mustard; whisk to blend. 4. Remove skillet from oven. Cut in wedges, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with currant jelly and mustard sauce.
(NewsUSA) - Calcium is crucial to the health of our families, but getting enough can be difficult. Now, families can increase their calcium intake, not with chalky supplements, but with tasty BLTs and PB&Js. Just consider -- despite their milk mustaches, many American families, from their youngest members to moms and dads, aren't getting enough calcium. According to the Surgeon General, 75 percent of Americans do not consume enough calcium through their diets. But now, it's getting easier to find calciumrich foods. Take the sandwich, a family staple. Sandwiches provide ample opportunity to boost calcium intake. Start out with two slices of either Wonder Classic or Wonder Classic Sandwich bread -- two slices contain as much calcium as an eight-ounce glass of milk, plus vitamin D, which aids calcium absorption. Add a slice of cheese and serve some milk on the side, and your family will be well on its way to meeting its calcium requirements. "Balancing the food your family enjoys while providing the nutrition you want them to have can be difficult," said Rich Seban, chief marketing officer at Wonder bread. "With Wonder's added
calcium and vitamin D offerings, giving your family the nutrition they need never tasted so good." To help families understand the amount of calcium and other nutrients they are getting, Wonder bread recently launched its Sandwich Wonder-izer (available as an iPhone and iTouch application at iTunes and at www.wonderbread.com ), which gives families a fun way to choose from a list of over 120 ingredients to make thousands of sandwich combinations. With the Sandwich Wonder-izer, as they build their sandwich, they can watch the calcium and other nutritional values change with each added ingredient. For those who would rather follow a recipe, the Sandwich Wonderizer offers dozens of pre-made sandwiches to choose from, or you can try the recipe below. Pair this sandwich with a glass of milk, and you'll already have received over two-thirds of your daily recommend calcium intake. Wonder Fat-Free Turkey and Swiss Sandwich 2 slices Wonder Classic bread 4 slices fat-free smoked turkey breast 2 slices Swiss cheese Handful baby spinach 3 slices of tomato 1 tablespoon fat free mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 of medium avocado (optional) For more information and re-cipes, visit wonderbread.com.
(NewsUSA) - Cold season often sees Americans buying orange juice, fizzy vitamin supplements and hand sanitizer -- but those looking to avoid colds should consider visiting the dairy aisle. Studies suggest that probiotics, or strains of beneficial bacteria, may improve immune function. In one recent study published in the journal Pediatrics, 326 children were divided into three groups -- the children drank milk either with one probiotic strain, two probiotic strains or a placebo. Each group contained about 100 children. Sixty-six children drinking plain milk caught fevers, while 31 children in the oneprobiotic group and 18 children in the twoprobiotic group fell ill. Other studies have demonstrated that probiotics decrease the incidence of colds and winter illnesses, and result in fewer days of missed work or daycare. But not all probiotics are created equal. Different strains have different strengths -- one might prove effective against diarrhea, while another works best against stomach upset. To boost their immune systems, Americans should ingest Lactoba-
cillus (especially Lactobacillus rhamnosus) or Bifidobacterium probiotics. While there are several ways to take probiotics, eating yogurt is easy, tasty and effective. Acids in the stomach can destroy probiotics before they reach your intestines, where they are needed to impart health benefits. Dairy buffers stomach acid, ensuring that more probiotics make it into your system. Plus, dairy products provide important nutrients, like calcium and protein. Look for a yogurt containing several strains of probiotics, such as Stonyfield organic yogurt. Each serving contains six probiotic strains shown to support immune systems, promote gut health and help the body achieve balance. One cup gives you over 1 billion probiotics, including those coldpreventing Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains. You cannot overdose on probiotics, and they are safe for babies. So stop swallowing Vitamin C tablets in favor of one cup of yogurt per day. Preventing the common cold has never been tastier. For more information, visit stonyfield.com.
Despite your best efforts, your pet has slipped out an open door or gate and escaped. If hes wearing his collar and tags, chances are good that you will get him back. But what if the collar or tags come off? Or someone decides to take and make your pet their own? Microchips provide an extra level of protection with many added benefits. A microchip is a tiny transponder about the size of a grain of rice that is implanted just under the skin usually between the shoulder blades. It does not hurt the pet anymore than a vaccine injection. Each microchip contains a registration number unique to your pet. There are several
microchip companies that have a 24/7 recovery system. A handheld scanner reads the frequency of the chip and displays the information so that the shelter, police department or a veterinarian can contact you and return your pet. It also provides proof of ownership should someone else claim your pet as their own. For dogs, it allows you to purchase a lifetime dog icense through your local courthouse. This saves you both time and money by not having to renew this every year. It is very important to register the microchip with the company that manufactures it. Without this, the company or anyone who finds your pet has no way to contact you and return your dog, cat, bird or other pet to you. Also, if you move, you will need to contact them and update your information. For more information about microchips, contact Leck Veterinary at 115 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Pen Argyl, at 610-863-3111.
(NAPSI)If youre one of the 30 million Americans with a new Medicare card, you may take a healthy interest in how best to benefit from it. One of the first and most important things to consider now that your new plan is in effect is prescription drug coverage. Perhaps the best way to save on medication costs is to utilize a pharmacy thats within your Part D plans preferred network. Walgreens, for example, is a part of preferred networks with some of the nations largest plans, such as Coventry, Humana, SmartD Rx and UnitedHealthcare. The benefit to beneficiaries is not only convenience, but cost savings. By using a preferred network pharmacy, you can recognize significant savings on prescription co-pays and medication expenditures. Its also important to understand the preventive health services you may need, whats covered by Medicare
and where you can go for these and other services. Immunizations, health tests and annual medication and plan reviews are all available at your local Walgreens, so talk with your pharmacist or plan provider if you have questions on these or other services. If you take multiple medications, many Medicare Part D plans will cover face-to-face annual checkups as well. Your pharmacist will review all your medications, vitamins and supplements, see if there are lower-cost alternatives and make sure youre taking everything in the right way to get the best possible results. The pharmacist can then call your doctor to discuss any recommended changes, and youll receive a Medication Action Plan that you can share with your doctor. Medicare covers an annual wellness visit at your doctors office, or you can visit Take Care Clinics, which are located at select
Walgreens. Youll get a personalized plan to help manage your health and help you make the most informed decisions with no outof-pocket costs. Medicare Wellness benefits provide discounts on medications and services including immunizations, screenings for a number of common conditions, as well as education and counseling to encourage wellness and prevent disease. However, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, only 6.5 percent of eligible seniors have utilized this benefit. Visit www.medi care.gov to learn more about how to make the most of Medicare.
( N A P S I ) H e r e s eye-opening news: With a little help, the 2.9 million Americans living with low visionand the millions more who may have to somedaycan maximize their remaining eyesight and safely enjoy a productive and rewarding life. Low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery, people find everyday tasks difficult to do. Reading the mail, shopping, cooking and writing can seem challenging. Most people with low vision are 65 years old or older. The chief causes of vision loss in older people are age-related macular degeneration,
diabetic retinopathy, cataract and glaucoma. Among younger Americans, low vision is most often caused by inherited eye conditions, infectious and autoimmune eye disease, or trauma. A low vision specialist is an ophthalmologist or optometrist working with people with low vision. He or she can develop a rehabilitation plan that identifies strategies and assistive devices appropriate for the persons particular
needs. Vision rehabilitation can include: training to use magnifying and adaptive devices learning new daily living skills to remain safe and live independently developing strategies to navigate inside and outside the home providing resources and support. A booklet, videos and other resources are at www.nei.nih.gov/lowvis ion.
A Special Hymn A preacher was completing a temperance sermon; with great expression he said, "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river." With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river." And finally, he said, "And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river." The song leader then stood cautiously and announced with a smile, "For our closing song, let us sing Hymn 365: "Shall We Gather at the River." Married in Heaven On their way to a justice
of the peace to get married, a couple had a fatal car accident. The couple found themselves sitting outside Heaven's Gate waiting on St. Peter to do an intake. While waiting, they wondered if they could possibly get married in Heaven. St. Peter finally showed up and they asked him. St. Peter said, "I don't know, this is the first time anyone has asked. Let me go find out." The couple sat and waited for an answer... for a couple of months. They began to wonder if they really should get married, what with the eternal aspect of it all. "What if it doesn't work?"
they wondered. "Are we stuck together forever?" St. Peter returned after yet another month, looking somewhat bedraggled. "Yes," he informed the couple, "you can get married in Heaven." "Great," said the couple, "but what if things don't work out? Could we also get a divorce in Heaven?" St. Peter slammed his clipboard onto the ground and yelled, "COME ON! It took me three months to find a priest up here! Do you have any idea how long it will take me to find a lawyer?" Prepare for Battle A captains assistant tells him, "Sir! There are five enemy ships on the
horizon." The captain tells the man, "Get my red coat and prepare for battle!" The assistant gets the red coat and prepares for battle. After their victory the assistant asks the captain why he wanted his red coat. The captain says, "If I was shot you would not be able to tell I'm bleeding and you would keep fighting." The assistant thought this was a great idea. The next day the assistant came to the captain, "Sir! There are twenty enemy ships on the horizon!" The captain was stunned. He looked at the assistant and told him "Get me my brown
(NAPSI)-About half of all used cars purchased in a year are bought during the few summer months.
To stay on the road to safety and savings, there are a few facts you need to know first when it comes to buying a used
car. Paperwork. Have the seller provide as much documentation as possible, including registration and title documents, service receipts and proof of insurance. Odometer rollbacks. Digital odometers can be easier to tamper with, and the tampering harder to detect. Make sure the wear and tear on the inside and outside of the car matches what the mileage reading says. Flood damage. More than half of the cars damaged by floods get cleaned up and returned to the road. Curbstoners. Illegal dealers posing as private sellers sell lots of cars either on the side of the road or through classified ads. Many of the cars have hidden problems and the seller typically disappears after the sale. Open recalls. Estimates are that 30 percent of all recalled cars go unfixed. Check for open recalls at www.carfax.com/recall and get more details
about a specific recall at www.safercar.gov. Franchise dealers will fix open recalls at no cost. Certified Pre-Owned (CPO). Perhaps the best value for many used-car shoppers, certified cars are the closest thing to new cars at used-car prices. Most manufacturer programs, such as those from Honda, GM and Toyota, include a rigorous mechanical inspection and a free Carfax Vehicle History Report with every CPO vehicle. Cars sold online. Sites such as AutoTrader.com and Cars.com let you expand your search area and compare vehicles to find the best deal. Use discretion when buying from online classifieds and auction sites. Inspection. An inspection by a mechanic or body shop and a Carfax Report is your best one-two punch to find the right used car and avoid costly hidden problems. Shop at reputable dealerships and say, "Show me the Carfax." When buying a used car, it's wise to have it inspected first by a mechanic or body shop you trust.