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Who to Call? ..........................................................2 March Of The Continental Army.......................3-4 Historic Sugartown Events ..................................5 Spotlight On Artist Nick Santoleri .......................6 Jenkins Arboretum Art Exhibit ............................7 Support Local Small Businesses .....................8-9 Preparing For Winter .....................................10-11 Salt Alternatives For Ice Revoval ......................12 What To Do In Case Of An Emergency .............13 Recipe Page: Appetizers!..............................14-15 Antique Area Map ..........................................16-17 Artist Series at Newtown Public Library......18-19 Antique Area Map ..........................................16-17 Easy Christmas Ornaments ...............................18 Dog Training: No Begging..................................19 King Of Prussia Mall: How It Developed......20-22 Valley Forge Park News ................................24-25 Radnor Memorial Library News .........................26 Wayne Art Center Class Schedule ...............27-29 Senior Lifestyles .................................................30 This publication is an effort to keep the community informed with what is actually happening in your area. For future editions, I welcome your thoughts on topics that affect the community. I'd be happy to publish your opinions on any relevant topics. Do you have an event that you'd like to publicize? Let me know, and I'll do my best to incorporate your event into the newsletter. This is your community. This is your home. Use this publication to share your thoughts and ideas with your neighbors. Are you ready to get involved in your community? Why not head over to the Wayne Art Center and sign up for a class or visit Historic Sugartown. Happy Holidays!

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Fire and Ambulance (continued) Broomall Fire Company Non-Emergency Phone: 610-353-5225 www.broomallfirecompany.com Radnor Township School District 135 South Wayne Avenue Wayne, PA 19087-4117 Phone: 610-688-8100 Fax: 610-971-0742 www.rtsd.org Delaware County Courthouse 201 West Front Street Media, PA 19063 Phone: 610-891-4000 www.co.delaware.pa.us District Justices Judicial District 32-1-27 (Wards 4, 5, and 7) District Justice David H. Lang, Esq. 4655 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA 19073 Phone: 610-356-7430

Radnor Fire Company Non-Emergency Phone: 610-687-3245 www.radnorfire.com

Judicial District 32-1-29 (Wards 1, 2, 3, and 6) District Justice John C. Tuten, Jr., Esq. Sugartown Road, Suite 20 Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 610-902-0606

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Experience the Encampment at Valley Forge Travel back in time to the eve of the winter encampment at Valley Forge as the National Park Service commemorates the 239th anniversary of the Continental Army's arrival at Valley Forge. Join historic re-enactors, park rangers and local volunteers for a quarter-mile lantern-lit march that will take visitors on an illuminated tour of Valley Forge through reconstructed huts, fortifications and trails.

This free evening program immerses participants in the history, sights and sounds of the storied encampment and is the only opportunity to experience Valley Forge after dark.

The event runs from 6-8PM on December 19th, 2016, visit www.nps.gov/vafo for more information.

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Historic Sugartown Events Continuing into Early Winter! Open for Weekend Guided Tours

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Bring your family to Historic Sugartown for some holiday fun! Explore the historic village and hear about Victorian Christmas traditions. Sugar up at Sugartown! Kids will get a chance to decorate cookies and a gingerbread village, and try their hand at making Victorian-style ornaments and Christmas cards. Visit with Santa at our c. 1805 William Garrett House and see demonstrations in our Book Bindery. Enjoy holiday treats and hot cocoa!

Admission: $6 per person. All Ages Welcome! Fun for the Whole Family! Children ages 2 and younger - free.

Historic Sugartown, Inc. 690 Sugartown Road, P.O. Box 1423 Malvern, PA 19355 610.640-2667 | HistoricSugartown.org

Historic Sugartown is a beautifully restored 19thcentury village crossroads located outside of Malvern in Chester County. Named after tavern keeper Eli Shugart, Sugartown became a bustling village corner during the late 1800s, bringing people together to exchange news, conduct business and share their lives as a community. V isitors enjoy tha guided tour of the c. 1880 General Store, a 19 century School Exhibit, thethc. 1805 Garrett House, the Book Bindery, the 19 -century bank barn & agricultural exhibit, and the Carriage Museum.

Hours: Saturdays, 11 am - 4 pm, and Sundays, 1 - 4 pm until the first weekend in December.

Admission: $5 Adults, $4 Seniors (60+ yrs), $3 Children (3 17 yrs). Children ages 2 and younger admitted free.

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community thto engage with the past through authentic 19 -century experiences, participate in the village's present life and protect it for the future. Historic Sugartown stewards 9.2 acres of land and nine historic structures, including 4.2 acres of open space under conservation easement with Willistown Conservation Trust. Historic Sugartown's Carriage Museum interprets Chester County's rich transportation heritage through a rare collection of historic carriages and sleighs in partnership with Chester County Historical Society. Historic Sugartown is open for guided tours on Saturdays, 11 am - 4st pm and Sundays, 1 - 4 pm from May through the 1 weekend in December. Tour admission: $5 Adults, $4 Seniors (60+ yrs), $3 Children (3 17 yrs). Children ages 2 and younger admitted free. For weekend tours, enter 273 Boot Road, Malvern, PA, into your GPS to bring you directly to Historic Sugartown's visitor parking. School and group tours are also available. For more information, visit HistoricSugartown.org, or like us on FaceBook.

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Spotlight on Local Artist Nick Santoleri Like Wyeth and Eakins (two of his inspirations) Nick Santoleri's artwork resonates with many of us because of the profound connection we have to the subjects. His drawings evoke memories of walks along Boathouse Row, summers in Margate (with Lucy the elephant), and visits to many historic subjects in the greater Philadelphia region. Whether they are nostalgic or current, his meticulous renditions capture the essence of the people and sites he portrays. In this age of digital reproduction, Nick has an affinity for colonial architecture and tight joints (a stonemason phrase). He offers people an original view of his subjects - hand drawn with an old fashioned pencil.

"I feel that I'm more proficient at pencil than I've ever been in my entire life, so that is what I offer - a genuine piece of art. Not photos that are enhanced. I also enjoy the black and white aspect of drawing in pencil it's another way to generate a subliminal nostalgic feeling. Those memories drive the personal side, the connection we all have with our pasts. For example, I just finished a hillside in Manayunk. The mills and churches and houses they're all reminiscent of the past. I left all the high voltage wires out of it and just tried to capture the sense and comfort of another era. My art hopefully does that for you. I want you to see the piece, hear the whistle, and know the factory is letting out."

Many new works are featured at Nick's studio from original paintings to pencil drawings. They include lovely seaside studies like "Sandy Hook Lighthouse" and "Cape May Castles," as well as familiar historic sites like "The Newtown Square Friends Meeting" and "Manayunk." Browse through an exceptional selection of original framed works, unframed limited editions and open edition prints. Maybe you will find an absolutely perfect gift for someone on your holiday list. Nick's unmistakable talent is easily recognized. Everyone from sophisticated NY collectors to his thousands of followers on Facebook can identify his realistic attention to detail and the historic validity of his subjects. They are distinguishing features of his art, and patrons love to linger over his pencil drawings and paintings. The art is remarkably precise, and the subjects are quintessentially Nick: massive stone and wood structures, complex landscapes, water, wildlife, and deep woods. Or powerful and sensitive portraits you can almost see breathing.

Studio Location: 1515 West Chester Pike, Unit A6 - West Chester, PA. 19382 You can follow Nick on his Facebook page: Nicholas P. Santoleri, as well as his website www.santoleri.com His email is Nick@santoleri.com and his studio phone is (610) 995-2047.

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A Solo Exhibition of Paintings by Valerie Craig November 5 - December 11, 9am - 4pm daily The John J. Willaman Education Center Gallery at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Opening Reception: Saturday, November 12, 3 - 6 pm Gallery Talk: Sunday, November 20, 2pm Valerie Craig has drawn and painted nearly all her life. Known for her impressionist approach to color and light, Craig's subject matter includes urban and rural landscapes as well as intimate still life paintings, and figures within a landscape. Craig has had more than twenty years in the field to date, painting in both watercolor and oils. Like most artists, Craig continues to be a student of art, always reaching for a higher level of excellence, while discovering and expressing her own voice. In 1998, Craig left her career in nursing administration to pursue her passion for painting on a full-time basis. She feels that her best expressions happen when she is on location and can directly sense the mood and atmosphere of a particular scene. Whether painting vast open areas or intimate spaces, she finds that capturing light and color is best accomplished through close observation and careful study. "I feel I am most successful when my paintings evoke an emotional response in the viewer." Craig teaches workshops in many locations nationally as well as in Ireland. She has been invited to be the juror for professional art exhibitions and her work is represented in corporate, private and museum collections across the country. In 2016, Valerie's painting "Whitewashed" was awarded Second Prize in Plein Air Magazine's Annual Plein Air Salon. She was awarded the Gold Award in Ireland's 2013 International Art in the Open Festival.

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Support Small Businesses This Holiday Season supported a local vendor. 5. Feel like splurging on some bling? Visit your hometown jeweler. Buy something sparkly for yourself or someone special in your life. 6. Or just take care of your bling. 41 Things You Can Do To existing There's more than one way to Support Small Businesses support a small business. If a new Small businesses depend heavily jewelry purchase isn't on your list, how about dropping off that on their local communities. As a watch or necklace that's in need customer, "pay it forward" and support small business in the way of repair at the local jeweler? it matters most to them - through 7. Will you be traveling and your wallet. visiting relatives this season? Call the local pet sitter and make How Consumers Can sure "Spot" has some company Support Small Business and is well cared for while you're Spending your money at local gone. businesses improves the local economy. So it's not just about supporting a business - you're supporting your community, too. Here are things you can do tosupport local Small Businesses. 1. Look and feel your best with a new holiday hairdo. Support your local beauty shop instead of fixing your own hair you'll love the way you look. And get a manicure or a pedicure at your local nail salon. 2. Is your home in disarray after that big Thanksgiving dinner? No worries. One quick call to a local house cleaner should have your domicile neat as a pin - and ready to entertain through the rest of the holiday season. 3. And who needs a trip to a national grocery chain? Buy fresh fruits and vegetables for your dinner table from the local farmers market. 4. Don't forget the flowers. While you're at the farmers market, buy some fresh flowers from the local flower vendor. They'll be great for your holiday entertaining. You'll feel good every time you look at the flowers, too, knowing you

8. Add to your collectibles or pick up something nice for the house. Visit the local antique mall and treat yourself to a special treasure. Make it an outing and include your out-of-town guests, also. 9. You'll need wheels to do all that shopping. So keep those "wheels" greased and get your oil changed at the local mechanic's shop. 10. Uh-oh. Is it snowing where you're at? Better call the local snow plow company. 11. Planning on wearing that great outfit for the holidays? Good news - you've lost weight (lucky you!). Time to visit the local seamstress to have that dress taken in.

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14. Here's a bright idea about holiday lights! Pay your landscaper (who's probably experiencing a slow down at this time of year) to do your exterior holiday decorating. 15. What if you don't want to cook when entertaining this year? Order something dangerously delectable from a local caterer for your upcoming Christmas party. 16. In need of an evening out after slaving over a hot oven on Thanksgiving? Hire your local babysitter for the evening. Take friends or your significant other out to dinner. 17. No need to shop in a grimy car. Stop at the local car wash or detailing shop and put a shine put on it.

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19. And speaking of artisans, here's something else to consider. Doesn't a flatbread pizza from the local pizza parlor or bistro sound good tonight? 20. Looking for a special gift for a special someone? The best place to find something artsy or clever is a local craft show or boutique that carries unique gifts you won't find in a Big Box.

21. Say thanks with a huge potted plant. Need to bring a hostess gift to an upcoming party? Or what about a "thank you" to the individual who provided Thanksgiving dinner? Visit your local florist and pick up a gorgeous locally-grown poinsettia - or have it delivered. 22. Don't let lack of sun get you down - get a tan! For those in colder climates, brighten your day even if you can't get away for a tropical vacation. Visit your local tanning salon for 20 minutes of warm "sunshine." 23. Want your home in tip-top shape for holiday entertaining? If you're finding it hard to work around that broken drawer in the kitchen, don't worry. Hire a local handyman to come and make repairs before the big day. 24. Homemade holiday cookies sound good. If you simply do not have the time to bake cookies yourself, never fear. Ring up the local "cookie lady" (every town has one, you know you do) and place your holiday order in time.

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26. Avoid a doggy dilemma. If you have a pooch that will be alone while you're out for the day supporting small businesses, here's an idea. Hire a local dog walker to get your pup out and about, too. 27. And here's another idea for man's best friend. Picking up Spot's uhhh… "spots" in the backyard is no enjoyable task. But that's what the local pet waste cleanup company is for. 28. Dogs need pampering, too. While you're doing all of the above, Spot could use an appointment at the local pet groomer as well. (Don't forget that pretty little bow or bow tie!) 29. Make beautiful music. Have a piano collecting dust that you'd like to play when company visits, but haven't played it in years? Call the local music teacher for a brush-up lesson. Or two.

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If you yourself own a small business, you know how important it is to support other business owners. You, too, can support Small Businesses. Here are ways to meet your business's needs with the products and services local entrepreneurs provide. 30. Order in for lunch. You and your employees will be busy working all weekend, at least try to enjoy it. Call the local deli and have a lunch tray delivered. 31. Remember those delicious cookies? Don't just order them for yourself and your family. Place a cookie order with a local bakery. When you get the cookies, put them in pretty boxes or festive bags, and deliver them to clients and customers as holiday thank-you gifts. 32. Get a little artsy. Retail store owners, hire a local artist to paint your store display windows with nostalgic holiday scenes that evoke emotion for the holidays. You'll be helping your business and supporting another! 33. Just relax. Call and schedule a day outing at a locally-owned spa to treat your team. Or schedule a masseuse in

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34. Nothing says thank you like caffeine. Consultants, buy one of your cherished clients a gift certificate to a local cafe. Send it to him or her as appreciation for the support of your business. 35. Is your computer at work running slow? Make a note to hire a local IT specialist to come in the following week and give it a boost. 36. Kick that holiday party up a notch. Hire a local event planner to plan for your upcoming office party. Hurry! You don't have much time left, so call today. 37. Order branded calendars and holiday cards. Visit your local printer or locallyowned UPS Store franchise and order calendars and holiday cards. 38. Decorate your website for the holidays. Send an email to your Web designer. Hire him or her to design a festive holiday "skin" or header for your website.

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39. Order Amish goodie boxes. The Amish are a very entrepreneurial group and have websites where they sell Amish cheese, meats, gifts and more. Place your order for gift boxes for employees and clients, today. 40. Contribute to a local cause. Even small non-profits need money to survive, pay their workers and perform their good works. So support a small nonprofit in your area. Mail a contribution check today. You'll be putting money back into your local community … and doing good. 41. Get started on next year's marketing strategy. Get serious about next year's goals. Email your marketing or PR agency - before you forget - to schedule a meeting to work on some marketing initiatives for next year. Last but not least - don't stop buying after Black Friday! Make this list of things to do come alive 365 days of the year. When it's time to make a purchase, shop your local area first. "Shop small" online whenever you can. And "dine small" at local restaurants and eateries, too, throughout the year. By Shawn Hessinger, smallbiztrends.com. Images via Shutterstock

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Preparing for Winter What Is Extreme Cold?

What constitutes extreme cold and its effects can vary across different areas of the country. In regions relatively unaccustomed to winter weather, near freezing temperatures are considered “extreme cold.” Whenever temperatures drop decidedly below normal and as wind speed increases, heat can leave your body more rapidly. These weather-related conditions may lead to serious health problems. Extreme cold is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in susceptible people, such as those without shelter or who are stranded, or who live in a home that is poorly insulated or without heat.

When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Extremely coldtemperatures often accompany a winter storm, so you may have to cope with power failures and icy roads. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you may also face indoor hazards. Many homes will be too cold—either due to a power failure or because the heating system isn’t adequate for the weather. When people must use space heaters and fireplaces to stay warm, the risk of household fires increases, as well as the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Exposure to cold temperatures, whether indoors or outside, can cause other serious or life-threatening health problems. Infants and the elderly are particularly at risk, but anyone can be affected. To keep yourself and your family safe, you should know how to prevent cold-related health problems and what to do if a cold-weather health emergency arises.

Plan Ahead

Prepare for extremely cold weather every winter—it’s always a possibility. There are steps you can take in advance for greater wintertime safety in your home.

Prepare Your Home for Winter

Although periods of extreme cold cannot always be predicted far in advance, weather forecasts can sometimes provide you with several days’ notice. Listen to weather forecasts regularly, and check your emergency supplies whenever a period of extreme cold is predicted. If you plan to use a fireplace or wood stove for emergency heating, have your chimney or flue inspected each year. Ask your local fire department to recommend an inspector, or find one in the yellow pages of your telephone directory under “chimney cleaning.”

Also, if you’ll be using a fireplace, wood stove, or kerosene heater, install a smoke detector and a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector near the area to be heated. Test them monthly, and replace batteries twice yearly. Your ability to feel a change in temperature decreases with age, and older people are more susceptible to health problems caused by cold. If you are over 65 years old, place an easy-to-read thermometer in an indoor location where you will see it frequently, and check the temperature of your home often during the winter months. Insulate any water lines that run along exterior walls so your water supply will be less likely to freeze. To the extent possible, weatherproof your home by adding weatherstripping, insulation, insulated doors and storm windows, or thermal-pane windows. If you have pets, bring them indoors. If you cannot bring them inside, provide adequate shelter to keep them warm and make sure that they have access to unfrozen water.

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Preparing for Winter Have your chimney or flue inspected every year.

Install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in your home.

Weatherproof your home to protect against the cold.

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If power lines are down, call your local utility & emergency services.

Make sure the batteries are working!

If power lines fall on your car, warn people not to touch the car or power lines.

Insulate walls and attic. Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows.

Never leave lit candles or other flames unattended. Bring your pets indoors as temperatures drop!

Make sure your car is ready for winter travel. Prepare yourself for exposure to winter weather.

Dress warmly and limit exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite.

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Salt Alternatives For Treating Icy Sidewalks And Driveways Spreading rock salt (sodium chloride) on roads and driveways reduces ice formation, allowing for safer travel for pedestrians and motorists. Too much salt, however, can corrode metal on cars, damage gardens and trees, and pollute our local streams. All landowners can be part of the solution by using alternative products or by using salt at recommended times and rates. There are several products that can be used instead of salt. Here are a few options to consider: Sand, clean kitty litter, and used coffee grounds - These products provide great traction. Sand can easily be swept up and disposed of afterwards, but kitty litter often creates mushy clumps. These products will absorb sunlight, contributing to melting and will not harm nearby plants and soil. Ashes - For those with a wood burning fireplace, ashes are a great option. They provide a lot of traction and absorb sunlight, so will melt ice quickly on a sunny day. And they're free! Beet juice - Increasingly being used by highway departments on its own or mixed with salt, this safe and natural product allows ice to melt even when air temperatures are extremely cold. Potassium acetate, calcium magnesium acetate - Acetates are super-effective even at extremely low temperatures and are biodegradable. The drawback? Price. They cost several times as much as rock salt and can be difficult to find. This is a good solution for small areas in environmentally sensitive locations, such as floodplains. Other "chlorides": calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride - Rock salt (sodium chloride) is not the only chloride product that can melt ice. These other products are generally more expensive than rock salt, but work better at low temperatures. Calcium chloride is the preferred choice over magnesium chloride, as it works at lower temperatures and is applied at a lower rate, leading to less chloride in our streams. Potassium chloride is considered safest for pets and plants, but is often more expensive and does not work well at lower temperatures. All chloride products contribute to pollutant loads in our streams and their use should be minimized If rock salt is the only reasonable alternative for your property, remember: Remove as much ice and snow off paved surfaces as you can before applying salt to speed up melting A little salt can go a long way: Rock salt should be applied at about a handful per square yard Calcium chloride should be spread even thinner, about a handful for 3 square yards o

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What To Do In Case Of An Emergency There may be several actions and precautions you will need to take. Every emergency is different, therefore the course of action may and will vary.

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During an emergency, such as a hazardous material release Delaware County officials, police, emergency response, medical personnel, and community officials will help to ensure your safety.

Other communications systems that are available to you are:

There are a number of ways to keep informed on the developing situation but first you have to know that something is happening! Delaware County Council has established an information sharing and warning system called Delco Alert that will provide text messaging through email devices, pagers or cell phones for numerous types of issues. These messages can be delivered directly to you where ever you may be with your wireless devices. This service is provided to you at no charge though your cellular provider may charge you for message traffic.

This system allows multiple devices to be enrolled making it a perfect medium for making sure that all of the members of your family get important warnings as they come up. The system will be used by local municipalities and authorities, county, state and federal agencies to communicate important information to you all.

The Emergency Alerting System which comes over Television and Radio (Primary Source: WHYY 90.9 FM and WMGK 102.9 FM).

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Tali Guy's Recipe Page: Appetizers! As their name suggests, appetizers are meant to stimulate the taste buds. Appetizers are always associated with parties and social occasions, getting together with friends and family, or with new people. They are attractive and interesting. When introducing a new and unfamiliar appetizer, your guests will be curious to try it, and it will become a subject of conversation. Serving cold appetizers will enable you to prepare ahead of time and be free to entertain your guests during the gathering. Add purchased appetizerstogether with those you have prepared by yourself to make it easier. A bowl of exotic olives or spiced nuts will always enrich the presentation. Interesting cheeses will also be welcome. The appetizers may be placed at various locations around the room where the guests mingle. You may also prepare a large platter containing several different appetizers. In this case, vary them so they will be different in color, texture, and the way they are held. Photo 1 shows 4 different items that together amplify the impression of the presentation. Curled parsley garnishes the entire platter and unites all the items together. Some of the appetizers on the platter may be purchased, such as marinated shrimp, stuffed grape Photo 1 appetizer platter leaves, and quail eggs. All you need to do is to make hard boiled eggs, and peel only a few of them, and the guests will figure out how to do the rest. Quail eggs will always make much impression and raise interest among the guests. We have ordinarily served vegetables with a dip next to them. Now let's change the serving by filling the dip in the vegetable. Sweet colorful peppers are great for this purpose. Lay each pepper and remove its upper 1/3 using a knife. Fill with any dip you like, garnish with parsley, and you've got an appetizer that your guests will love to try. Most appetizers consist of a base with something on top of it. Be creative when preparing the base. Bases made of a vegetable or fruit are much more interesting and attractive than those made of bread or crackers. Photo 2 shows a base of Boston lettuce leaves, filled with chopped tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, parsley, black olives with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper salad. Vegetarians and those who watch their weight will always be happy to indulge on it. Photo 3 shows a base of baked polenta. Slice a pre prepared log of polenta into 1/3" slices, and fry on both sides to reach crispiness and color. You can pair this base with unlimited tops. In the photo you can see it served with cooked mushrooms and onions with olive oil, salt and pepper. Photo 2 Boston lettuce cup salad

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Tali Guy's Recipe Page: Appetizers! A particularly interesting base is a slice of star fruit. These appetizers look like shiny diamonds calling for the on lookers to pick them up. Photo 6 shows slices of star fruit topped with brie cheese, guava paste (find it in the Mexican aisle in the supermarket), another layer of brie, and a piece of papaya. The guava paste provides a sweet taste and may be replaced with dried cranberry. Photo 4 Tortellini & Pesto Photo 6 Star Fruit & Brie

Everybody likes pasta. Serve tortellini with a homemade or purchased pesto dip. Photo 4 shows it served with tooth picks to dip in the pesto. This appetizer may be in room temperature. The guests will especially love Pumpernickel squares with butter and smoked salmon (Photo 5). You can prepare them ahead of time. Before serving add a radish and cucumber for crunch and color, and garnish with capers and/or dill.

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Pay attention to the surface on which you serve the appetizers. Photo 7 shows red lentils that create a color contrast to emphasize the darker main item. Place date halves (Medjool is the best kind) in mini baking cups, fill with brie cheese or any other rich cheese, garnish with pecans and you have a great instant appetizer. You may prepare it 3 days ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator.

Make your life easier by preparing ahead of time. Vary the tastes, colors and presentation. Don't hesitate to try new tastes. The appetizers are small surprises attracting to your guests to open their taste buds, interest and curiosity, to be continued by the pleasant experience of the gathering. Bon AppĂŠtit and Happy Holidays! All rights reserved to Avital Guy Tali Guy was born in Israel and traveled all around the world, where she was exposed to various exotic cuisines and cultures. She enjoys cooking, baking and entertaining family and friends.

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Easy Christmas Ornaments With the holidays quickly approaching - here is a fun craft that the whole family can participate in making. This is a great project for those rainy, (or snowy) days during winter school break. After Christmas - Make some for next year! 1. Choose a flattened ornament rather than round because it will be easier to apply the paint. 2. Select an ornament finished with chalkboard paint. 3. Use a stippling tool to make dots on the ornament with decorative acrylic paint (we used white for the snowflakes and an antique white for the stars/shine). 4. For the snowflakes just use dots and any basic pattern. 5. To make easy stars, use a fine detail brush, and touch down at a central point and pull the paintbrush outward in all directions from the center. These stars are much easier to make than the traditional 5 pointed star and they look more natural. 6. Using a stencil brush, dab lightly in Mod Podge (all-in-one glue, sealer, & finish) and stipple onto the ornament. Make sure you apply a very thin coat to ensure it dries clear. 7. Wrap and give as a gift or simply hang them on your Christmas tree.

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Dog Training: How to Stop Begging at the Table A dog begging while you are trying to enjoy your meal can be an annoying behavior. However, it is very common and can be easily fixed. Keep in mind that rewarded behavior will be repeated, so it is important not to give your dog any food from the table, as it will encourage the begging. Although your dog may whine, bark and give you puppy-dog eyes, stay strong! It's possible you've never given your dog table scraps, but that won't stop your dog from wanting it!

Ignore the bad and reward the good. With either option, the most important rule to remember is always ignore the unwanted behavior and reward the behavior you want to see repeated. When you ignore the bad behavior, your dog will learn that there is no reward and won't be as enticed to keep repeating it. Thank you for your excellent question! We hope this will help make mealtime a little more enjoyable for you while knowing your dog is safe, comfortable and has something awesome to chew on! For more help with begging or other behavioral issues, we have various training options that are sure to fit both you and your dog's needs!

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Here are some other ideas to make mealtime beggar-free: Teach your dog to go to "place" during meals. Whether that assigned place be a bed or mat, lure your dog to it and reward them for just touching it at first. Place a few small, tasty treats on the mat and let your dog find them. As your dog investigates by sniffing, toss a few more on there. Then reward with more treats for your dog lying down on the mat. Your dog will eventually see that lying down on a specific "place" will get them yummy treats! Have your dog lie calmly at your feet during meals. Another option is to teach your dog to lie at your feet so that they are still close to you. To begin this behavior, use something your dog really loves that will last awhile. Hook your dog's leash on and simply step on it so that it is only long enough to sit or lie down comfortably, but not long enough to allow your dog to jump on the table or your lap.

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The Development of the King of Prussia Mall The development of the King of Prussia Complex was originally conceived in 1959.

In 1959, the Kravco Company, then known as the M.A. Kravitz Company, Inc., began planning a community shopping center on a site of approximately 30 acres at the northeast corner of US Route 202 and Goddard Boulevard. The Court at King of Prussia now stands on this parcel. The Kravitz Company secured commitments from E.J. Korvette for a discount department store of approximately 190,000 square feet (including a 30,000 square foot furniture and carpet store), as well as a 30,000 square foot unit of a regional supermarket chain. At that time, both these stores were successful retailers but both have since gone out of business. The development was designed as a typical community "strip" shopping center.

The project was initially conceived by the developer as a discount community shopping center. It was originally developed as an open mall with two department stores, a Woolworth variety store, and a supermarket as anchor tenants. The site consists of two parcels of land. The Plaza is built on a site consisting of approximately 92 acres and The Court is situated on a site of approximately 34 acres. The condition of the soil on both sites was always a problem for the developer since the land consists of an underlying limestone belt and numerous "sink holes" are located beneath the land's surface which required extraordinary foundation design. In addition, two natural streams are located on the land now improved with the Plaza. The Court is a natural flood plain which required extensive soil replacement and relocation and enclosure of the stream flowing through the property.

With all land parcels under control, the developer relocated the shopping center to the Acme parcel and redesigned the architectural plans to provide for a configuration which included a combination convenience shopping center and an open mall. The development concept provided for three department stores, including E.J. Korvette, and J.C. Penney, and made provisions to include a third department store at a later date.

Zoning approval was obtained to support the project, however, a competitive supermarket, Acme Stores, owned approximately 96 acres on the other side of Goddard Boulevard. The developer negotiated an arrangement to exchange the original thirty acres for a parcel of like size owned by Acme and simultaneously purchased an additional thirty acres from

The Company secured a commitment from the John Wanamaker Company, on of Philadelphia's three dominant department store merchants, to locate a branch store in King of Prussia. In 1965, the new Wanamaker store opened in the Plaza in an attractive octagonal-shaped, free-standing building and became King of Prussia's first anchor tenant offering a full line of department store type merchandise.

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Wanamaker's entry into King of Prussia allowed the developer to plan a new twolevel, enclosed mall to be constructed around the J.C. Penney department store and by 1965 the developer was able to attract Gimbels to the center. The new twolevel mall connecting Wannamaker and Gimbels, with entrances to both the Penny and Korvette stores, opened in 1966. By 1966-67, King of Prussia Plaza had grown into a true regional shopping center which consisted of both open and enclosed mall areas in a total of approximately 1,300,000 square feet of GLA (Gross Leasable Area) including some 140 stores offering a full compliment of retail merchandise and services. The open mall area remained quite popular with shoppers. For many years, sales volumes of the stores fronting on the open mall exceeded the volumes of the stores in the enclosed mall. The Plaza remained in substantially this configuration until 1980-81.

The original 30 acres of unimproved land which was conveyed to Acme in 1961 was still vacant on the opposite side of Goddard Boulevard, the ring road surrounding King of Prussia Plaza. By 1976, Bamberger's agreed to consider the development of a free-standing store opposite Goddard Boulevard on this parcel. The developer was able to acquire the parcel from Acme and began planning a new two-level enclosed mall to be built on the site and to be anchored by Bamberger's and a second department store. Ultimately, Bloomingdale's agreed to join Bamberger's in the proposed new mall sponsored by Kravco organization. At the same time, management of Federated made the decision to locate one or more units of their Abraham & Strauss division in the Philadelphia area and selected King of Prussia as their first location. This circumstance necessitated creating a plan providing for a three-department store mall with approximately 250,000 square feet of mall shops on two levels in a total complex

consisting of approximately 963,000 square feet. The three-department store mall also necessitated the relocation of Goddard Boulevard, a public road, in an easterly direction and on land which was a paved surface parking area for the Plaza in order to permit the new mall buildings to fit on the relatively small (34 acre) site and thereby provide for more land area for the proposed mall. After an extended period of rather complex physical planning, traffic analysis, and other engineering studies with the township, state highway officials, and the department store merchants, the developer was able to accomplish the relation of Goddard Boulevard. The developer also obtained the necessary approvals to construct a bridge over the relocated road to provide for a physical connection between the two malls. This proved to greatly facilitate the flow of automobile traffic between the two centers. The developer also constructed an outdoor canopy over a sidewalk connecting the two centers to more comfortably accommodate pedestrian access between the two malls.

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The Development of the King of Prussia Mall King of Prussia Mall attracts over 20 million annually with tourists and out-of-market visitors accounting for an estimated 24% of the total. The mall has three parking decks, over 13,700 parking spaces and employs over 7,500 people.

Construction of the new mall, which was name the Court at King of Prussia, commenced in early 1980 and the mall opened in August 1981. Total project costs were over $70 million including the department store buildings and the parking garage. The garage cost over 11 million and is one of the largest parking structures in the eastern United States which was financed exclusively by private capital. The new Court was an instant overwhelming success. It was over 80% leased at the opening to a well-balanced collection of fashion-oriented stores, and sales volumes were excellent from the beginning. In 1983, Sears opened a new 215,000 square foot store at The Plaza, replacing Korvette's which had closed in 1982. A 140,000 square foot expansion of new mall shops, including a 25,000 square foot food court, also occurred at this time, making the total leasable area of the center 2,458,000 square feet. Both the Plaza and The Court underwent an extensive $180 million renovation and expansion in the mid 90s. Lord & Taylor, along with 100 new high-end mall retailers, opened in 1995, and Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus opened in 1996. King of Prussia Mall expanded by 400,000 square feet to 2.85 million square feet of leasable area, becoming the second largest retail complex in the nation.

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In 2001, the three-level Abraham & Straus store at The Court was converted to The Pavilion at King of Prussia, featuring tenants such as The Cheesecake Factory, Morton's Steakhouse, Urban Outfitters and DSW Shoes. In 2012, the sixth anchor store in The Plaza (the former Wanamaker'sStrawbridge's-Macy building) has been demolished and is being rebuilt into a 100,000 square foot two story building of 11 larger format mall specialty shops, opening in October 2012. An expansion plan to connect the Court to the Plaza through an enclosed corridor of 50 new shops and eateries was announced in November 2011 and opened in August 2016 Today, King of Prussia has seven anchor department stores and over 430 retailers and restaurants. It is also the only location in the extended Philadelphia market for a number of high-end retailers including Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, MCM, Diane von Furstenberg, Gucci, Hermes, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and others. 22

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Valley Forge National Historical Park News Park Battles Invasive Species th on the 100 Anniversary of the National Park Service! This August, the National Park Service celebrated its 100th anniversary - and festivities are going on all year long in many National Parks. But beyond the celebrations, our parks are struggling against invasive species encroaching on these precious environments. The invaders can be both flora and fauna - and Valley Forge National Historic Park, one of the most beloved landmarks in Pennsylvania, is fighting everything from rusty crayfish to Japanese stiltgrass.

seeds elsewhere through digestion. And humans also intentionally move plants to new areas for agricultural, aesthetic, subsistence farming, wildlife management, forestry, or industrial reasons. It can be argued that this has occurred all throughout the history of life on Earth, however the difference is that we now travel enormous distances in short periods of time, which enables more seeds, plants, and animals to survive transport. When this occurs, the "alien" plant or animal will often have no natural population controls such as predators, diseases, or pests because none in the new area are adapted for its presence; thus, the term "invasive" is applied to these types of organisms as they "invade" the habitats of native species. Some may also have allelopathic properties, meaning they alter their surroundings by changing the soil chemistry or emitting toxic chemicals that inhibit the growth of others. Without a system of natural checks and balances, they often spread quickly and without impediment - resulting in a

vegetative community dominated by plants that cannot be utilized by local animals. Valley Forge Park battles multiple invasive species, but here are just three prominent examples: autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima), and Japanese stiltgrass (Microstigium vimineum). Each comes from a different part of the world, and each has been introduced to this region in a variety of ways. They spread rapidly, making them costly and difficult to control.

Line of Autumn Olive Autumn olive was introduced from Europe as a supplemental food for wildlife due to its vigorous ability to produce its namesake fruit. It is a shrub that grows quite large and becomes very thick, allowing for its use in natural livestock fencing. While the fruit is beneficial to many types of wildlife, it competes with native trees and shrubs such as oaks, suppressing their ability to become dominant and produce acorns (which are more nutritious than autumn olives).

Natural forest floor coverage Non-native, invasive plants and animals are some of the world's greatest conservation concerns. As knowledge and technology advance, humans intrude into previously uninhabited areas, and increase construction in established sites. This expansion is natural and necessary for the advancement of our kind, but it impacts our environment in ways that may not be obvious. Humans travel more frequently and farther into wilderness areas nowadays, which increases the likelihood that these seeds or sentient species get introduced into pristine environments. Like all animals, people have the ability to perpetuate the distribution of plants through seed dispersal - whether by passive or active means. Nearly everything we do has the potential to passively spread organisms; seeds get stuck in mud on vehicles, bikes, or hiking shoes; moving firewood carries seeds and insects; ingesting seeds when eating fruits or vegetables causes us to deposit 24

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Valley Forge National Historical Park News State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Refuges. Comparatively little invasive species control occurs in residential and industrial areas, and as a result, visitors are prone to carry these species into our conservation areas. Thus, invasive species control is an on-going issue for conservationists and management agencies. But by gaining the skill to identify these plants and animals, we can aid in the fight. Field guides are often relatively cheap, and a wealth of information exists on the internet for invasive species - both plant and animal.

Japanese stiltgrass was traditionally used for packaging materials. It is not a tree or shrub but has allelopathic properties which change the soil to be unsuitable for other plants, often resulting in decreased species diversity.

Here are three tips on how to help control invasive species:

Autumn olive was introduced from Europe as a supplemental food for wildlife due to its vigorous ability to produce its namesake fruit. It is a shrub that grows quite large and becomes very thick, allowing for its use in natural livestock fencing. While the fruit is beneficial to many types of wildlife, it competes with native trees and shrubs such as oaks, suppressing their ability to become dominant and produce acorns (which are more nutritious than autumn olives). Tree-of-heaven is from the Middle East and was introduced for aesthetic reasons. It has a beautiful purple flower but its wood is very soft and unusable for most wood products.

No matter what your outdoor recreational pursuit may be, take the time to clean your gear as thoroughly as possible both before and after you plan on visiting a new place. Firewood should only be collected and burned in the areas from which it actually grew. Like autumn olive, its invasive properties cause it to suppress other more valuable timber trees.

Wash your outdoor power equipment such as lawn mowers, tractors, chain saws, or ATVs before transporting them to the next job or recreational site.

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Radnor Memorial Library News Just in time for Winter Break from school, RML is introducing our Museum Pass Lending Program. Adults with Delaware County Library System cards in good standing are welcome to check out a pass to one of a host of local museums and attractions to use for free admission and more. Passes are available for a 3-day check out from the RML Recollection. Radnor Memorial Library is now operating at the RML REcollection, its temporary home at 110 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 230, the Offices at the Old Wayne Library (across the hall from the pediatricians).

Visit radnorlibrary.org and click on Museum Pass Program for a full listing of attractions and details.

Grab your favorite readers and challenge your rivals to the inaugural Battle of the Book Clubs to benefit Radnor Memorial Library's Be Part of the Story capital campaign.

The move back to its original home accommodates the expansion and renovation of the library building at 114 West Wayne Avenue.

Enter the Battle as a group, raise money amongst yourselvesafter all, how many books have you borrowed from the library over the years for your book club? and see how much more money you can raise versus that other book club that always seems to be one book ahead. The book club that raises the most money wins the Battle. And if your book club wins, you'll get BRAGGING RIGHTS! But also, RML will host one of your meetings in our newly renovated space with a librarian to guide your discussion, and provide food and drink for all of your members to enjoy. All book clubs who raise at least $300 will be recognized in the new building.

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Help When You Need It: After the initial meeting, Surrey can act as an advocate for you whenever needed. If you have an emergency or have to be hospitalized, you or the designated family or friend can simply call us, any time day or night. We will ensure that you are receiving appropriate care. If you have a spouse at home that needs assistance, we can also arrange that care.

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