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Smart, 1891 Loucks Road, York, PA 17408©2009 Smart. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

Publisher: Fred Uffelman • Editor: Buffy AndrewsSmart Editor: Kara Eberle • 771-2030Graphic Design Editors: Samantha K. Dellinger and Carrie Hamilton

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ContentsJULY/AUGUST Volume 3 Number 4

Fun underthe sun8 Water rulesStay safe while cooling off at the pool.

16 Day trips on a budget Spend time not money on an outing with loved ones.

26 High-voltage accessoriesBright bangles can add oomph to any outfit.

HOMEFAMILYSELF

HOME10 Make a sand candleIlluminate the night with this craft idea.

11 Patio got the blahs?Liven it up with bold accessories.

12 Conserve electricity Small changes equals big savings.

14 Backyard fun Enjoy the outdoors at home.

FAMILY

18 Quench your thirst Keep hydrated on hot summer days.

20 Mmm . . . burger Get fancy at the grill.

22 Take away the bite Protect your family and pet from Lyme disease.

24 Drink-topper craftCute parasols for a patriotic party.

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SELF28 Are you sunglasses savvy?Choose the right shades for both style and

functionality.

31 Online etiquetteKnow social networking lingo.

37 Reader’s essayDover woman mourns broken calculator.

In every issue6 Calendar

38 One Smart womanStephanie Bates finds joy in the little things.

SUBmit LEttErS to thE EDitor You can mail your letters to the editor to Smart, 1891 Loucks Road, York, PA 17408 or send an e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line ‘‘SmArt LEttErS.’’

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Editor’s note I was seven months pregnant in summer 2005. My feet and ankles were swollen so much that they closely resembled my neck in circumference. And I was hot. On one particularly sultry afternoon, my mom suggested I take a dip in her swimming pool. But I was huge, and I didn’t have a maternity swimsuit. My mom jokingly said, “Just put on a bikini and let your belly hang out!” At first, I was horrified by the suggestion. Then I thought about it. Why shouldn’t I wear a bikini? I had a beautiful baby bump (minus the scar from my belly-button-ring, which wasn’t pretty when it stretched.) And I was proud of the baby growing inside of me. So I grabbed a white and blue floral bikini and pulled it on. After slathering gobs of sunscreen on my belly, I made my way to the pool and carefully lowered myself in. Glorious relief followed. I floated, feeling weightless (which says something, since I had gained about 40 pounds

by that time), for the rest of the afternoon. That day stands out as one of my favorite summertime memories. Splashing around in the pool has always been part of my summers. That’s why we include advice from two local water-safety experts on pages 8-9 for you and your family. Summer also means Fourth of July celebrations. We share lots of ways to add pizazz to your party from a sand-candle craft (page 10) to fun patio accessories (page 11) to drink umbrellas you can cut out and use (page 24). July 4 is extra special to me because it was my grandfather’s birthday. We always celebrated our birthdays together, because mine is just a week later. It’s one of the many reasons I lovesummer.

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN SMART? We’re looking for volunteers to be models in future issues of Smart. Most of our stories relate to women older than 25. if you would like to be considered, please send a photo along with your name, address and phone number to Smart models c/o Kara Eberle, 1891 Loucks road, York, PA 17408, or e-mail [email protected] with the subject line “Smart Models.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Smart magazine is such a good find! i still remember my first issue and never knew where it came

from but had hoped it would continue. With a full-time work schedule, play-ing, reading and listening to my children, monitoring homework, keeping up with the backpacks full or papers and sorting, signing, saving or returning, plus other demands in life, I do take the time to relax with my Smart magazine. The articles are interesting, varied and of local interest. i never go to bed without reading my daily paper, but SmArt stepped in front of it in priority last night! the only thing missing is the much needed massage after the long, taxing days . . . Keep up the good work!

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Prepare for battle A battle will rage for the 146th time July 3-5 in Gettysburg. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. each day of the Civil War battle re-enactment, which will include live mortar fire demonstrations and a living-history village. For details, visit gettysburgreenactment.com.

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March for unity the ninth annual York Unity march steps off from Penn Park in York at 10 a.m. July 16. the march promotes awareness of diversity, equality and nonviolence in the community. For details, call the York City human relations Commission at 846-2926.

Beads! the intergalactic Bead and Jewelry Show comes to the York Expo Center on July 11-12. Check out handmade baubles and hang out with other beading junk-ies in the Horticulture Hall. For details, visit www.beadshows.com.

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Celebrate diversity the York County Community Against racism’s annual diversity picnic is set for11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18 at martin Luther King Jr. Park off South Penn Street in the city. For details, call the YCCAr office at 718-2260.

Indulge in Dutch heritage The 26th annual Hanover Dutch Festival will include 300 craft and food vendors, music, classic cars and a kids carnival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25 at Center Square.

Turn the lights on Aug. 4 is National Night Out this year. All you have to do is flip a switch to take a stand against crime.

Check out local art The Yorkfest Art Festival will be held Aug. 28-30 in downtown York. The event features more than 80 fine artists from around the country.

Whether it’s a picture of you floating on a local lake or shaking hands with mickey mouse, we want to see it. Send your pictures to [email protected] by July 27. include your name, the names of those pic-tured, your address and a daytime phone number. (For some pointers on how to take pictures from Smart photographer Bil Bowden, visit www.smartmamapa.com.)

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Stay safe while playing poolside this summer with advice from local water-safety gurus Sue Kloepfer, health and safety instructor for the York-Adams chap-ter of the American Red Cross, and Allison Smith, assistant aquatics director at the York Jewish Community Center.

1) Get kids in the water early. “I feel like swimming is a life skill,” Smith said. “if they

don’t learn how to swim, there’s a potential for a very unsafe situation.” Enroll kids in swim lessons, which can start at age 4. “maturity wise, that’s where they need to be,” she said.

2) Running and rough-housing around a pool is a bad idea. “You slip and fall, and you get hurt,” Kloepfer said. it’s that simple.

3) Don’t dive unless the deep end of a pool is at least 6 feet deep. Always jump

in feet first in the shallow end.

4) Too much sun isn’t any fun. Be sure to reapply sunscreen every two hours while in the pool or sweating outside — even on cloudy days. UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch your shadow; if you don’t see one, seek shade.

5) The old myth of waiting 30 minutes after eating to swim isn’t a rule, but it’s good common sense. “it’s like any other sport. You could end up with a cramp,”

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Smith said. You can end up with a cramp even if you haven’t recently eaten, Kloepfer added.

6) Stow electronics and cell phones where they won’t get wet, or, better yet, don’t have them around the pool.

7) Rafts, inner tubes and floaties are fun, but they’re not life-saving devices. Parents should be within arm’s reach of children in and around water. Floaties are OK for kids, but be sure to take them off occasionally so kids learn how to stay

afloat on their own and learn how to swim, Kloepfer said.

8) Lifeguards are not babysitters. watch children closely at all times.

9) Always swim with a buddy. No one, at any age, should swim alone.

10) Do not take glass around the pool. if it breaks, it can injure people walking in bare feet. If broken glass gets into the pool, it could need to be drained because it’s hard to find glass in the water.

SMART TIPS• reach or throw, don’t go.If someone is in trouble in the water, do Not jump in after them. reach for them instead or throw in a life preserver or something else to grab.

Call for help• make sure children know how to dial 911, just in case.

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Here’s a fool-proof way to add charm to your Fourth of July celebration. Layer colored sand around candle holders to create a festive centerpiece.

1. Put the candle into a candle holder, or use candles that come in a glass holder.

2. Using a funnel, pour sand around the base of the outside container. Tilt the container as you go to get a wavy effect.

3. Take into account the height of your candle and be sure not to overfill the sand. Pour sand

in layers of different colors until you reach the desired height. You will need to allow some room at the top of the container to prevent the sand from spilling.

4. Put the candle holder into the outside container. Push the candle holder down into the sand a little bit to make sure it will stand up straight.

5. Use the funnel to direct the next layer of sand around the candle holder. Continue layering sand until it is at the desired level.

6. Carefully light the candle and enjoy!

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Change the filters on a 1 monthly basis for your heating/cooling system or clean as direc-tions indicate.

Have an annual checkup 2 performed by an industry spe-cialist on your heating/cooling system.

Close blinds during the hot 3 summer days to keep the sun from heating rooms.

Keep coils on refrigerators 4 and other appliances dust-free to keep them running as efficiently as possible.

Clean the lint collector in 5 your dryer before every load.

Weather seal your doors 6 and windows.

Keep the temperature on your 7 water heater set to no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Plug your electronics, such 8 as stereos, computers, DVD players, into a power strip, and turn the power strip on and off. Electronic equipment is a drain on your electricity when it is off or in standby mode.

Drain your water heater twice 9 a year to eliminate sediment that might build up on the bottom and hinder energy efficiency. Anyone can do this, but you might want to have a manual handy to be sure you’re treating the appliance correctly. “The two biggest drains on your electric energy use are your heating/cooling system and your water heater,” said Ernest Waters, the York area manager of Met-Ed.

Kami Noel, of Adams Electric Cooperative, adjusts a thermostat to 78 degrees to save energy. Adams Electric recommends running appliances before 1 p.m. and after 7 p.m. on weekdays.

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By HOLLY WHITE for Smart Conserving energy, while always a good idea, might not be at the forefront of the jam-packed minds of people today. But everyone is surrounded with easy, cost-effective ways to cut those numbers. “One of the easiest ways to save on your monthly electric bill is with good maintenance,” said Duane Kanagy from the Adams Electric Cooperative, serving Adams, Cumberland and York counties.

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“After the top two biggest pulls, insulation, appliances and lighting are the next chunks of your electric bill,” said Cathy Engle, manager of communications from PECO.

Update appliances, such 10 as washers and dryers, water heaters, dishwashers and refrigerators to Energy Star appliances. Energy Star is a joint effort by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy, which help to design and approve products that are energy efficient for your home and business.

Consider installing a new 11 heating or cooling system in 2009 because of the tax cuts available. See your local HVAC business to help explain the tax cuts involved for different products.

Consider installing new 12 windows to reduce drafts.

Make sure your home is 13 insulated, especially the ceiling and walls in the uppermost level.

Make sure your doors are 14 up to date with current sealing capabilities; add storm doors and windows.

Use compact fluorescent 15 bulbs; they use 73 percent less energy. They come in all shapes and sizes.

Turn your thermostat up a 16 couple of degrees in the sum-mer, and keep it at 70 or higher. Even a few degrees can save you money.

Kris Potter, 45, a meter reader with Met-Ed, can walk up to 10

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outdoor enjoymentLook no farther than your backyard for summer fun.By TERESA McMINN for Smart The idea of backyard fun for some means calling in a pro to help make outdoor entertaining as hassle-free as possible. But others want to create their own recreation without spending much, or any, money. Either way, summer offers a relaxed setting for those who want to entertain alfresco. Katy Meckley, a teacher who has worked at Eastminster Preschool in Springettsbury Township for 42 years, said more families need to spend time enjoying the outdoors. On the last day of the school year, Meckley gave each of her students a butterfly net and

a book on bugs. Then, they went for a hike at Rocky Ridge County Park in Springettsbury Township, she said. If you’re not up to a hike, you can host an outdoor party with the help of local moms Nicole Pauling, 32, and Katie Smock, 24. They operate Atomic Bounce, a company that sets up and rents portable children’s bounce houses and play centers. The women own five bounce houses that they store at Pauling’s York Township home. “We make sure a staff person is with the bounce house when you rent from us,” she said. That way, parents are free to enjoy their child’s party. “That’s a

really big selling point for us.” Finding a way to have fun outdoors can benefit the whole family, said Kevin Alvarnaz, director of community health improvement for WellSpan Health. Children who don’t get enough physical activity can gain weight and suffer serious health problems including diabetes, stroke and cancer, he said. “It’s very important kids learn healthy behavior,” Alvarnaz said. “Adults need to start role-modeling behaviors. If you make it enjoyable for the child . . . they won’t see it as just physical activity.”

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BOCCE Ages: 10 and older Number of players: Two to four (unless you have additional bocce balls) Space required: 10 feet wide by 76 feet long Cost: $15-$49.99

BADMINTON Ages: 10 and older Number of players: Two to four (unless you have additional racquets) Space required: 20 feet wide by 44 feet long Cost: $37-$385

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Nicole Pauling, and her business partner Katie Smock, own and operate Atomic Bounce, which sets up and rents portable children’s bounce houses and play centers. the local ladies do all the work for a backyard party, which means parents can sit back and enjoy the day.

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FOR FAMILIES

Take a walk on the wild side Lions and tigers and bears — oh my!

No, you don’t have to head to Baltimore or bore the kids

with a ride on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for some exotic animal

exposure.

For about the price of a McDonald’s happy meal, you can

take a safari tour or get up close and personal with some scaly

reptiles at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park north of Harrisburg. Kids 3

and younger get in free. For more, visit www.laketobias.com.

Go south for a deal Geppi’s Entertainment Museum (GEM) at Camden Yards will

offer dollar admission on days that the Orioles and Ravens play

home games this year. Hours of operation will be extended on

game days as well.

A tour guide, at $1 per person, will be required for

those who visit using the Game Day Special, bringing the total

price to $2 per person. (Regular adult admission is $10). Other discounts available at GEM include half-price Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as $2 off admission to those who “go green” by showing a public transportation ticket stub. The museum is a wonderland for pop-culture and comic fans — or simply anyone who wants to reconnect with childhood staples such as Howdy Doody, Betty Boop, GI Joe, Atari 2600 and the Mickey Mouse Club. Geppi’s Entertainment Museum at Camden Yards is on the second floor at 301 W. Camden St., Baltimore. For details, call 410-625-7060, or visit www.geppismuseum.com.While you’re in Charm City . . . Head across town and get a free dose of art and culture for the whole family at the Baltimore Museum of Art. The museum also offers free guided drop-in and audio tours, as well as hands-on art workshops and special exhibits. For details, visit www.artbma.org and check the events calendar.

Budget in some fun

Enjoy a day trip that won’t break the bank.

So, your disposable income has been disposed of. The thought of even a day trip has you checking and rechecking your bank account balance online. Contrary to what you might think, it is still possible to have a little fun outside your own backyard — and have money left for groceries and gas. Maybe you’re in search of some quality time with your significant other or a day with the girls. Or, you’ve run out of things to do with the kids until school starts again. Either way, we have a few ideas to get you started.

FAMILY

Linda Goles-Long, 38- year-old stay-at-home mom, and her husband, Bill, 41, of Fairview Township, have taken their son, Ryan, 2, to Lake Tobias, Baltimore, Hersheypark and more for some family fun.

By JENNIFER VOGELSONG for Smart

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FOR ADULTS Wine your troubles away March’s Uncork York event might be prime time to visit area wineries, but they’re open for free samples and expert advice year-round. If you’ve already visited the York County vineyards, check out some new wineries in Adams and Dauphin counties. All it costs is a tank of gas and your time. If you decide to buy a few bottles for your next barbecue, that’s your call. Check out www.uncorkyork.com. Get schooled on your state So maybe you’ve stepped into the State Capitol during a school field trip, but that was ages ago — and you probably weren’t paying much attention anyway. If you haven’t seen this architectural and artistic jewel as an adult, the sticky summer months are a perfect time to escape into the cool hallways and staircases of what many consider the country’s most beautiful Capitol.

Free guided tours are offered daily. Don’t forget to look up (at the dome) and down (at the floor tiles) while you’re there. Finish your day with a walk through the fountain’s cool spray. For details, visit www.pacapitol.com/tours.html.Put on your dancin’ shoes Every other Thursday, the third floor of Harrisburg’s The Quarter restaurant transforms into a hotbed of Latin dancing and instruction. For $7 a person — $5 if you’re a Meetup.com member and RSVP online — you’ll get an hour of dance instruction and a DJ who spins enough salsa, merengue and bachata tunes to send you home at the end of the night pleasantly exhausted. Burn calories, learn new moves and enjoy a night on the town all at once! Partner not necessary. For details, visit www.meetup.com/centralpasalsa.

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Whether they’re at soccer practice or playing tag with neighborhood friends, most kids take a swig from a water bottle if they’re hot and sweaty. But that’s not enough, said Kyle Smink, certified athletic trainer for York Catholic High School. “Proper hydration must take place all day and not just dur-ing practice times,” he said. Kids who are dehydrated tire more quickly, use up their energy stores faster, sweat less and have trouble regulat-ing their body temperature, Smink said. Drinking throughout the day is critical so athletes don’t arrive at practice already dehydrated, which puts them at risk for serious heat-related illnesses. Children can become dehydrated faster than adults, especially when playing or exercising in hot, humid environments for more than an hour, said Mary Williams, a pediatric nurse practitioner with Pediatric Care of York. She recommends keeping a close eye on kids who have been sick because they might need to drink more than usual. “If your child has had fever or other illness recently, keep in mind that this may alter his fluid needs,” she said.

What to drink “Water is the beverage of choice because it’s the main body fluid that is lost during exercise,” Williams said. Kids might drink more water if you add small amounts of flavoring, such as a splash of 100 percent juice and keep it chilled. For extended practices in hot weather, sports drinks are fine, she said. They replace sodium and potassium lost during exercise and provide a small amount of carbohydrates that is easily absorbed.

What NOT to drink Smink and Williams agree that sugary drinks, such as soda and juice, should be avoided when exercising. Because of the high carbohydrate content, sweet drinks are not absorbed as rapidly by the body and can lead to stomach cramps. Energy drinks are not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for children or adolescents, Williams said. The drinks contain large amounts of sugar and caffeine, which might cause headaches and increased blood pressure. “The more frequent urina-tion due to the caffeine content can also contribute to dehydration,” she said.

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How much should kids drink? Kids should drink before, during and after exercise, but figuring out exactly how much liquid your child needs can be tricky. “Every child is different, and they all lose fluid at different rates,” Smink said. One strategy athletic trainers use is to weigh the participant before and immediately after strenuous exercise. “‘A pint a pound’ is a common saying to remind athletes they should drink a pint of fluid for every pound lost during exercise,” he said. According to the AAP, kids should:• Drink 4-8 ounces of water 1-2 hours BEForE exercise• Drink 4-8 ounces of water every 15-20 minutes DUriNG exercise• Drink 16-24 ounces per pound of body weight lost AFtEr exercise(Because most children don’t weigh themselves after exercising, Williams said a basic guideline for most kids would be to drink a 12- to 16-ounce bottle of water after a workout.)

Teens need more water Fluid needs are based on body weight, so Smink recommends higher amounts of pre-exercise hydration for most junior high and high school athletes.

Symptoms of dehydration ❑ Thirst ❑ Fatigue or irritability ❑ Dry mouth

when a child complains of feeling hot or shows any of the above symptoms, get him out of the sun and give him cool water or a sports drink. have him remove any sports equipment and apply cold, wet cloths to his skin. Learn to recognize theseheat-related illnesses: Heat cramps: pain in the arms, legs or abdominal muscles Heat syncope: exercise-induced weakness or fainting Heat exhaustion: heavy sweating, head-ache, weakness, dizziness, excessive thirst, chills, nausea and vomiting, flushing, agita-tion, vision problems, cramps Heat stroke: high body temperature (104-105 degrees F); hot, dry skin; shortness of breath; nausea or vomiting; disorientation; seizures; unconsciousness or coma if your child has any of these symp-toms, seek medical attention immediately. Dehydration is a potentially life-threatening problem.

Source: webMD.com

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By TERESA McMINN for Smart

As warm weather sets in, many moms equip themselves with an armory of sunscreens and insect repellents to protect their kids from the elements. But the family dog also faces threats in the great outdoors. Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, can be transmitted to a dog by the bite of an infected tick. Dr. Valerie Miller, owner of East York Veterinary Center in Springettsbury Township and a member of the York County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals board of directors, provided the following information about Lyme disease in dogs.

Q: How does a dog get Lyme disease?A: The deer tick is the most common car-rier, but (the disease) can also be carried by the brown dog tick. Deer ticks are much smaller than the other species. Although they are called deer ticks, they

are happy to attach to other hosts, such as dogs and people. Unfortunately, our area of the country is high on the list for infected ticks.

Q: What symptoms of the disease should a pet owner be aware of?A: Joint tenderness, lameness, reluctance to move, fever, listlessness and swollen lymph nodes.

Q: How is the disease detected in a dog?A: There are blood tests for dogs that show when a dog’s system has been exposed to Lyme disease.

Q: How is Lyme disease in a dog treated?A: A 30-day course of antibiotics such as doxycycline is the treatment of choice. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to prevent-ing long-term side effects and are usually very effective.

Ticks: A downside of summerProtect yourself (and your dog) from Lyme disease.

HOw LYME DISEASE AFFECtS thE BoDYHere are some of the symptoms that Lyme disease patients commonly report.

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ONE PET oWNEr’S tALEBarbara Coeyman of Chanceford Township holds her 1 1/2-year-old pug Daisy, who was treated for Lyme disease in February at East York Veterinary Center in Springettsbury township. ‘She’s been fine ever since,’ Coeyman. most dogs bounce back well after treatment, said Dr. Valerie Miller.

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Q: How serious is Lyme disease in a dog?A: Very. Left untreated it can cause damage to joints, nerves and the heart, and can lead to death.

Q: How can pet owners prevent their dog from getting Lyme disease?A: tick control is the first step. Check your pet frequently and remove (ticks) manually. there are tools available to assist in the removal of a tick. This should be done with a slow, steady pulling motion, being careful not to crush it as you pull. Use an antibiotic ointment on the location. if you typically see ticks on your pet in the warm season, you should use a safe product that prevents attachment for tick control. the longer a tick is attached, the more likely it will pass the infection to the host.

Q: What are some good prevention products?A: FrontLine, Advantix (but not if there is a cat in the household) and Preventix tick collar for heavy tick areas. Vaccines, which are definitely recommended here in Pennsylvania, are available to prevent the development of Lyme disease in dogs. But remember, no vaccine is 100 percent effective in every patient.

Ticks: A downside of summer

SMART TIPS FOR AVOIDING TICKS:

if you’re going to be in an area where contact with ticks is likely:

• Perform frequent, thorough tick checks

• Wear light-colored clothes

• tuck your pants into your socks

• Afterward, put clothes in a dryer for 30 minutes to kill ticks

• Use insect repellents containing the ingredient DEEt

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COOLDOWN

BRIGHTENUP YOUR FAMILY

Add a colorful punch to your Fourth of July bash. These colorful umbrellas are fun and functional. Add them to wooden skewers to help your guests identify their drinks. they double as swizzle sticks, too. Be sure to use skewers that are a little taller than your glasses so the umbrella won’t dip into the drink.

1. Cut out the umbrellas along the dotted lines. Download extra umbrella patterns at smartmamapa.com. Use scissors to make a slit to the center as marked.

2. Form the cone shape for each umbrella by overlapping the edges slightly. Secure the edges with non-toxic glue or double-sided tape. Allow the glue to dry.

3. Add a dot of glue to the underside of the umbrella in the center. Push the pointed end of the skewer through the center of the umbrella until it sticks out just slightly.

4. Top off each umbrella with a small bead by gluing it to the end of the skewer. this will protect anyone from getting poked with the skewer; plus it makes for a nice finished look. Allow the glue to dry completely before using.

Add a splash of color with drinks that will quench your family’s thirst on those hot summer days. And, don’t sweat, these drinks are easy to make. Top them off with a Fourth of July parasol for a fun way to show your patriotism.

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Down the hatchORANGE CREAMSICLELike the classic ice-cream treat that inspires it, this refreshing shake combines the zest of orange and the rich, smooth flavor of vanilla.

1 cup orange juice4 scoops vanilla frozen yogurt

Combine the orange juice and frozen yogurt in a blender or food processor. Blend until creamy. Serves 1.

PINK FLAMINGONaturally sweet, this three-fruit combination is packed with vitamin C and potassium.

1 frozen banana1/2 cup fresh strawberries3/4 cup pineapple juice

Combine the fruit and juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.

SUN TEA PUNCHhere’s an iced tea that’s just right for kids and adults. It gets its zip from fruit slices and fresh mint, not caffeine.

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1/3 cup honey1/2 bunch of mint

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What are UV rays and blue light? UV (ultraviolet) rays are invisible radiation from the sun. These damaging rays are absorbed by different parts of the eye — the cornea for UVA and the lens for UVB. Blue light is one portion of the visible light spectrum that might harm the eyes. The harsh glare of sunlight reflecting off water or snow contains blue light.

Source: American MacularDegeneration Foundation

To protect your kids’ eyes . . .1) AVOID TOY SUNGLASSES. Children’s sunglasses with funny-shaped lenses and cartoon characters usually have no UV protection. Use these for play inside the house, but do not wear in the sun. 2) CHOOSE POLYCARBONATE LENSES. they’re shatterproof.

3) USE A CROAKIE. Sometimes, kids won’t wear sunglasses because they fall off during play. Secure the glasses with a croakie, and your child might forget she’s wearing them. 4) SUBSTITUTE A HAT. Some young children will wear sunglasses, and some won’t. if your child refuses, let him pick out a wide-brimmed hat to wear instead as a measure of sun protection. For the best protection, wear sunglasses AND a hat.

Source: Christianne Schoedel, pediatricophthalmologist

By BETH BENCE REINKE for Smart

In the market for a new pair of shades? Don’t go for the cheapest pair, said Melissa Lawver, manager of Sun Expressions, a Hanover shop specializing in sunglasses. The price usually reflects quality, she said. “Your vision is priceless, and you should invest in protecting it.” Ultraviolet (UV) protection is the most important factor to consider when selecting sun specs, according to pediatric ophthalmologist Christianne Schoedel of Spring Garden Township. “If you wear sunglasses without UV protection, it’s probably worse than not wearing any at all,” she said. That’s because wearing a dark lens makes your pupils dilate (get bigger), which allows in more of the damaging rays, she explained. The pigments in the iris and retina offer some defense against sun dam-age, but not everyone has the same amount, Schoedel said. “The lighter your eyes (such as blue or green) and your skin, the more important it is to wear sunglasses because you don’t have as much of the protective pigments.” Schoedel and Lawver agree that everyone should sport sunglasses, includ-ing those who wear contact lenses. Your shades are more than a fashion accessory — they’re the best protec-tion you have against degenerative eye conditions, such as macular degen-eration and cataracts.

“And I wear my sunglasses at nightSo I can, so I can

See the light that’s right before my eyes”— Corey Hart, Singer

Melissa Lawver, 43, manager at Sun Expressions on York Street in Hanover, models white Coach sunglasses, at right, (good for a round face) and Coach tortoise shell large oval sunglasses, at left, (good for a square or round face).

Dylan Ellicott, 27, of hanover, models a pair of sunglasses from Sun Expressions in Hanover.

men’s oakley, polarized, with wire frame.Women’s Dolce and Gabbana dark tortoise shell.Children’s green USA Sport 100 percent UV protection, shatter-resistant rubber frame. All available at Sun Expressions.

Keep this in mind when shopping for sunglasses: UV protection. For the best protection from damaging rays, a sticker on the lens should say “blocks 100% UVA & UVB” or “100% UV protection.” Lens color. Choose amber or brown lenses, which block the damaging blue light from the sun. Avoid blue lenses, which allow the blue light rays to reach your eyes. Type of lens. Polarized lenses are ideal for water sports, snow sports and driving. These lenses block light reflecting off the water or road, thereby reducing glare.Shape. To find frames that fit your face shape, use this guide:

Oval face — any shape works well, including aviators

Square face — round, oval or cat’s eye-shaped frames

Heart-shaped face — rectangular frames with rimless bottoms

Round face — square or angular frames

Fit. Try on lots until you find a pair that doesn’t pinch your nose or behind your ears. When you find a pair you like, keep them on for several minutes to ensure comfort for long wear.

Sources: Christianne Schoedel, M.D., and Melissa Lawver

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Oh, it used to be so simple! RSVP in a timely manner. Don’t chew with your mouth open. Avoid using inside jokes in mixed company. Etiquette in an age of social networking, however, is rarely so easy to navigate. If you unfriend people on Facebook, will they take it personally? How do you deal with a friend who clogs your news feed with constant status updates? In your online social life, how you handle such delicate situations can make or break you. Problem is, the rules are hardly defined. Penn State York students had vastly different takes on the best way

to manage their social lives online. Sarah Mills, a 19-year-old freshman, has 600 friends on Facebook, but doesn’t interact with most of them on a regular basis. “You can be friends with someone and not really talk to them,” she said. It’s more courte-ous to accept a friend request than ignore it. However, covertly delete a friend later, and drama could ensue. Brittany Arnold, an 18-year-old freshman, was upset when she discovered an ex had deleted her from his friends’ list: “Why would you go to all that trouble?” Post too many pictures too frequently, and your friends might think you have no life, said 20-year-old sophomore Niki Bidelspach. And, if someone tags you in a picture where you’d rather not be identified, the best solution is to simply untag yourself rather than make a big deal about it. Otherwise, you might seem too touchy. Arnold and other students know that even a photo with a cup in front of them could cost them their future career. Even if the cup is filled with soda. On Facebook, the students know it’s better to write on each other’s walls than to send a

GUIDELINES Ariel Waldman, a social media consultant and digital anthropolo-gist in San Francisco, offers these guidelines for social etiquette:

• Don’t tag people online with their full name unless you have their permission.

• if someone requests you take down a photo you’ve posted of them, you should honor that request.

• retweet sparingly. “it’s good in that they’re sourcing the information, but bad in that they’re not providing their own commentary. People aren’t following you to see someone else’s words,” she said. “if you do retweet, add something to it.”

• it’s perfectly fine to bring up something in person that someone posted online. “it’s public on pur-pose,” she said.

• most social-networking sites (LinkedIn would be an exception) blend the personal and professional. Keep this in mind when posting. “Unlike a lot of other things, social media really is a bridge between your personal and professional lives.”

• Learn to use the privacy settings on social-networking sites.

• Consider developing and posting your personal communication prefer-ences online so people know what are the most efficient ways to engage you. This might avoid misunderstandings about who you do and don’t friend, follow, or respond to on different platforms.

DID YOU KNOW?A recent Pew internet survey found

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online social circle to those they interact with regularly. If you’re miffed, insulted or offended by someone’s actions online, the best course of action is to confront the person about it openly. “It gives the person a chance to explain themselves, and you can discuss it calmly,” Waldman said.

JEN’S TAKE ON FACEBOOK I’m usually slow to the game when it comes to new technologies. It took me some time to get comfortable with blog-ging. Twitter and YouTube still aren’t staples in my life. Facebook, however, became part of my daily routine about six months ago when enough friends bugged me to use it that I gave in. Now that I’ve been using it a while, I’ve come up with some reflections — in a short, Facebook-style list, of course — on the phenomenon.

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The bad 1. You only get part of the story — the part your friends are willing to present online. 2. Reading everyone’s status updates can leave you feeling like your own life just isn’t all that exciting in comparison. 3. It’s easy to get caught up with keep-ing tabs on your friends online and never picking up the phone or actually getting together. 4. You can really lose a lot of time reading what your friends post and doing the various quizzes. 5. It sometimes seems like another manifestation of the voyeuristic culture created by “reality” TV.

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By MELISSA WARD for Smart

In June, I lost my calculator after it fell to the floor, ruining the LED. It was almost 15 years old. It was a TI-30X by Texas Instruments, dark gray with black, gray and blue buttons. I will never forget the first time I saw it. I was 16, and it was a gift at my birthday party. It was a gift because my mom didn’t have extra money to spend on a scientific calculator. She bought me this calculator because I was going into the 10th grade and it was a requirement. I loved it because it was the fanciest calculator I ever owned; the most expen-sive, too. I loved it because of the woman who found a way to buy it for me. I loved it because I had to share it with my siblings. The cardboard quick reference card inside had my brother’s name on it. It reminded me that, although we rarely see each other today and don’t always get along, we once used to live under the same roof, sharing each other’s troubles and triumphs. It’s amazing how much meaning and power we attach to inanimate objects. I love this calculator because of the memo-ries it brings up of my 16th birthday. My party was held at my grand-mother’s house. She was my biggest fan. She is no longer with us, and her house where my party was held, where we lived from time to time with and without my dad, where we learned to ride our bikes, where I hit puberty, has since been auctioned off. Growing up in a house where we didn’t have much has made me the kind of person who likes to really stock up on things. I overdo everything. I cannot have

just enough groceries for the week. I have to have extra. This adds up, and my lovely little calculator became one of my best friends every week in helping me stick to a budget. But in June, my husband and I were at the bowling alley. He was making up a game for our league and needed my trusty calculator. When we were done, I started packing things up. I saw my cal-culator, picked it up and it slipped out of my hands for the first time in 15 years. It hit the floor, and the LED was shot. Some would say “no big deal, it’s just a calculator.” Well, every week when I grocery shopped and pulled out this cal-culator, I was 16 again, I was close to my family, my grandmother was still alive, and I was at her house. The next time I needed groceries, I had to have my calculator so I bought a new one. I spent $8.99 on a new TI-30XA by Texas Instruments, $8.99. Congratulations to me, I now own “just” a calculator.

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Why did you decide to become a stay-at-home mom? it wasn’t a decision that i made for myself. my son, trent, was born with an undiag-nosed neurological condition. He needed me. my husband and i decided i would have to quit my job to take care of him. i couldn’t bear the thought of having someone else do it. trent has severe motor skill delays. he can’t crawl, walk, talk or stand. We have had him everywhere, and no one can figure out what is wrong, except that it’s neurological in nature. Additionally, he is deafblind. it is very hard to communicate and understand what he wants. But sometimes he’s silly and laughs a lot. Was it difficult for you to make the transition from working outside of the home to becoming a homemaker? No, not for me. I love to be at home and out-side. my last job was as a receptionist in a doc-tor’s office. i used to feel like i was wasting my life away stuck inside. What is an average day like for you? there is no average day! on a good day, trent goes to a special pre-school through the Lincoln Intermediate Unit. that gives me a chance to do my errands. i am always busy. i am crazy about my flow-er beds, vegetables and berries. we raise honeybees and chickens. We also have horses. my husband and his twin brother operate trout run Carriage Service and do horse-drawn carriage rides for weddings and other special events. What is the most gratifying part of staying at home with your family? All along trent hasn’t reached his devel-opmental milestones. he has difficulty under-standing what is going on around him. it is very stressful on him. He cries a lot. when things get stressful with Trent, I am so grateful to see Jesse’s smiling face. it evens things out. i don’t take anything for granted — even small things like eye contact. i treasure everything. I am glad to be home for Trent. It is also great not to miss anything that Jesse does. Do you get any help? i get a lot of help from my friends, neighbors and family. they will come over for just an hour some-times to give me time to myself.

When you finally get a momentto yourself, what do you like to do? I like to relax in the bath and listen to music. i also love to enjoy our beautiful property. my husband and i are homebodies! We would rather sit on our porch in the evening with a glass of wine than go see a movie.

Do you think you willreturn to the work force? No, i don’t think so. trent will always be home with us. he is depen-dent on me for everything. i don’t know what the future holds for him. I do have a lot of hope for Trent. I feel like he is going to get better somehow.

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ABoUt StEPhANiE BAtES Age: 34 Occupation: Homemaker Education: 1993 Susquenita High School, Duncannon, Pa. Family: husband Brent; sons, trent, 3, and Jesse, 10 months Lives in: Springettsbury township Hobbies: Gardening, crafts, baking

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