Gifts and décor to make for the holidays

Transcription

www.TriStarMotors.com
Holiday
Magic
YEAR-END GIFTS,
CLEARANCE
DELL STREAK 7
PC TABLET
&
GLITZ
GOODIES!
Your Holiday
OR
WAL★MART
GIFT CARD
“INCLUDED”
WITH EVERY
VEHICLE SOLD*
Feast...
Tradtional to
Tuscan
Gifts & Decorations
From the Heart
OPEN DAILY 9:00 - 8:00; SAT. 9:00 4:00
Give Your Dessert
BLAIRSVILLE
724-459-9300
INDIANA
724-349-9020
*Dell Streak 7 is a combined offer, make your best deal on a
package price. Tri-Star’s Ultimate Advantage package is also
included. Prior sales excluded. Valid 11/25 - 12/31/2011.
A TWIST!
LED Light-Up
Special supplement to The Indiana Gazette November 23, 2011
2 — Indiana Gazette Countdown to Christmas, Wednesday, November 23, 2011
A peek inside
Page 4
■ Shoppers will find much to be jolly about
this holiday season.
Page 5
■ Not sure what to buy the little one
on your list? Look to kids’ passions
for the perfect gift.
Page 7
■ Give your gifts and décor a one-of-a-kind
touch by making them.
Page 10
Associated Press photos
■ Take a walk in the woods. This year’s holiday
BRIAN MITCHELL sets up a 45,000-light display each year.
décor is all about natural elements.
Specialty bulbs help
light up the holidays
Page 14
■ We’ve got your guide to the perfect homecooked
holiday feast.
Page 21
■ These holiday recipes have a fun twist.
By HOLLY RAMER
Associated Press
Love to deck the halls with oldfashioned incandescent lights?
Don’t worry: Holiday lights are exempt from the new energy-saving
standards for light bulbs that will
take effect next year. From outdoor
icicle lights hanging from eaves to
strands of twinkle lights wrapped
around a Christmas tree, lights
used for holiday decorating are
considered “specialty bulbs” and
aren’t affected by the standards
being phased in starting in Janu-
~ Compare Our Quality & Prices! ~
Children’s
Rockers
TV
Stands
Glider
Chairs
ary. That was welcome news to
holiday light fanatic Chuck Taylor,
who said the standards created a
stir in the online forum he runs at
Planetchristmas.com. “This was a
very popular subject last year,”
said Taylor, a holiday light consultant in Franklin, Tenn.
Many Christmas lights already
are more energy-efficient than the
old-fashioned incandescents.
“To be honest, the little niche of
the Christmas light industry already has been fast moving toward
LEDs,” said Garth Svenson, president of the Christmas Dove in Bar-
rington, N.H. The store is the
largest of its kind in New England,
with more than 30 rooms full of
Christmas decorations and lights.
Some fans of traditional lights
complain that the more energy-efficient LED lights don’t produce
the same colorful halo effect as
older bulbs. Strands of LEDs also
are more expensive than incandescents, though the LEDs are much
cheaper to run and are often more
durable. The new efficiency standards apply to the familiar household screw-in bulbs, and while
Continued on Page 3
HOLIDAY
GLITZ and GLAM
You’ll feel like Old Hollywood this holiday
with Costume Jewelry and Accessories from
Beds
Great Gifts Ideas For All Price Ranges
25% OFF One Item With This Coupon
Offer Expires Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Not valid on prior sales or gift certificates
Recliners
Smith’s Furniture
of New Germany, Inc.
Costume Jewelry & Accessories
FREE DELIVERY within 30 miles
Rt. 422 W.
Indiana, PA
724-349-6921
M-W-F 9am-9pm
T-Th-Sat 9am-5pm
129 Tower Road
Summerhill, PA
800-288-1510
This
Week
Only!
724.349.2032
518 PHILADELPHIA STREET
DOWNTOWN INDIANA
Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 10-6 • Fri. 10-8
Sat. 10-4 • Closed Sun. & Mon.
Indiana Gazette Countdown to Christmas, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 — 3
Specialty bulbs help light up the holidays
Continued from Page 2
they don’t specifically ban traditional incandescents, they require
bulbs to have a higher level of efficiency than the classics can produce. Joseph Higbee, a spokesman
for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, said there
are new halogen incandescent
bulbs that meet the standards, and
consumers have a choice among
those, compact fluorescent and
the light-emitting diode, or LED,
bulbs, he said.
LED holiday lights have been
around for years, and sales have
increased as new varieties — including some that attempt to
mimic the warmer glow of incandescent lights — hit store shelves.
The Home Depot, which started
selling LED lights in 2006, sold
enough strands last year to circle
the globe 1.5 times.
Locally, at the Lowe’s store located in White Township, more customers seem to be purchasing the
LED lights over regular lights this
year than what they have over a
five-year period, according to
• SEPARATE BOBBIN WINDING
MOTOR
• SELECTIVE THREAD CUTTER
• ELECTRONIC
SELF-ADJUSTING
THREAD TENSION
• JAM-PROOF ROTARY HOOK
• PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED
• 29 NEEDLE POSITIONS
Kristy Patz, outside lawn and garden department manager.
“If you have that kind of money,
that’s the way to go,” Patz said.
She also said the lights are also
kid-friendly, because they are cool
to the touch. Also a popular item
this year at Lowe’s are lights
shaped like icicles “that actually
look like they are dripping, especially the clear ones,” she said.
In Claremont, N.H., Brian
Mitchell was busy last week setting
up the 45,000-light display he puts
up in his yard every year. He spent
about $1,200 on LED lights this
year, not because he was worried
the old lights would disappear
from store shelves but because he
wants to keep up with the latest in
lighting technology. Mitchell,
whose obsession started with decorating every room in his house
with paper chains when he was a
kid, set up his first outdoor display
about 20 years ago with one plastic
Santa and a single string of lights.
Today, his small yard is covered
with snowmen, toy soldiers, a
miniature carousel and other
DIAMONDS
ARE FOREVER
Better
Business
Bureau
Certified
JUDY’S
STUDIO
350 N. Ben Franklin Road
(1/2 mile from YMCA)
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 11-5
Thursday 11-7 • Saturday 11-3
724-465-6242
“UNIQUE CARDS & GIFTS”
William & Mary
Gift Shoppe, Inc.
Now carrying
Jared Candles
featuring historic
Indiana photos!
18 S. 7th Street,
Indiana
724-349-1768
scenery, all adorned with lights
programmed to flash and blink in
synch to holiday music. It takes
him about 10 hours to program
each minute of the 7-minute show
he runs every 15 minutes nightly
from Nov. 25 until Christmas.
“Seeing how much the people
enjoy it drives me to get it done
every year,” said Mitchell, a grocer
who donates the money he collects from his holiday light show to
a children’s hospital.
Gazette staffer Nicole Roser contributed to this article.
THIS CHRISTMAS
SAY IT WITH A
DIAMOND
FROM ...
Lorelli’s
FINE JEWELRY
AT AFFORDABLE PRICES
CONVENIENT LAYAWAY OR CHARGE PLANS AVAILABLE
INDIANA MALL - 724-349-2500
VISA AND MASTERCARD ACCEPTED
Retailers ready to attract holiday shoppers
By ROBIN McMACKEN
New York Times News Service
DAYTON, Ohio — Despite a holiday season dampened by a struggling economy and
high unemployment rates, shoppers will
find much to be jolly about in the ways retailers will actively court them this year.
Savvy spenders in 2011 can expect extended store hours, free shipping offers, reasonable layaway programs and revved-up online shopping sites.
There is good cause for retailers to spice
things up for value-conscious shoppers.
Although holiday retail sales for 2011 are
expected to increase 2.8 percent to $465.6
billion, according to the National Retail Federation, that growth is lower than the 5.2
percent increase retailers experienced last
year.
giving and arguably the busiest shopping
day of the year), Small Business Saturday on
Nov. 26, and Cyber Monday on Nov. 28
— is surely not to be ignored, but keep
in mind the Internet has made
shopping a
24/7 bargain
bonanza.
Online retailers are prepping by optimizing their sites, beginning their marketing
and promotions early, and planning plenty
of free shipping promotions as they aim to
provide value and convenience for their
shoppers, according to Fiona Swerdlow of
Shop.org. “Online retailers will
also leverage their social media
and mobile platforms for
savvy shoppers on the go,
knowing how important
customer
reviews
and comparison
shopping applications are to
holiday shoppers.”
LET THE
GAMES BEGIN
Big-box retailers such as Target and Macy’s
WEB OF ALLURE
The trifecta of holiday bargain days —
Black Friday (always the day after Thanks-
Starting at
CHEVAL
MIRRORS
Cherry or Oak
Finish
199
59
$
BEAN
BAGS
Many Colors
& Styles
Starting at
49
$
SOLID PINE A-FRAME
Twin/Full
Bunk Bed
(mattress and drawers
sold separately)
269
$
$
GLIDER
ROCKERS
Sturdy Built
Oak Only
279
$
48”
WIDESCREEN
TV STAND
169
$
LAY IT AWAY
Layaway plans have re-emerged from the
shopping days of yore as consumers work to
eliminate credit card debt.
This year, the Sears layaway program allows customers to pay as little as $20 or 20
percent down (whichever is greater) and
make online or in-store payments every two
weeks before claiming their goods. Sears
charges $5 to initiate a layaway contract and
$15 for cancellation.
In the Kmart in-store and online layaway
program, shoppers are required to pay $5 to
start a layaway contract, make a down payment of $15 or 10 percent (whichever is
Continued on Page 5
Our Gift To You...
Let Charlsons Be Your
Holiday Gift-Giving Center!
LANE
CEDAR
CHESTS
will open at the stroke of midnight on Black
Friday to get in additional holiday shopping
hours. JC Penney, on the other hand, is sticking with 4 a.m. except at stores in malls that
are opening earlier.
In the meantime, other retailers are waiting to announce their plans.
Save $5.00 on your purchase of $30.00
or More on select Gift Items like:
CHAIRSIDE
ENDS
119
$
JEWELRY
ARMOIRES
• CYPRESS HOME
WINE GLASSES
• RUSSELL STOVER
CANDY
• SALTSBURG
TROJAN APPAREL
• HOLIDAY DECOR
& LIGHTS
• GARDEN FLAGS
Handpainted Mugs &
Wine Glasses
Oak or
Cherry Finish
Starting at
• TOYS
• STOCKING STUFFERS
179
$
PLUS MUCH
MORE!!!
COMPUTER
DESK WITH
HUTCH
*Some exclusions apply. See store for
details on state mandated items.
179
$
4115 Crawford Avenue, Rt 219 • Northern Cambria
CREDIT … FREE Interest For One Year!
814-948-6251 Store Hours: Daily 9-5 Mon.-Sat., Friday Evenings til 7:00
$
OFF
5
30
Purchase
of Gift
Items
$
SALTSBURG
PHARMACY
237 WASHINGTON ST.
SALTSBURG
724-639-9022
Must Present Coupon
*Some exclusions apply. See store for details. Not valid with any other offer. Cannot be reeemed for cash. Expires 12/24/11
Retailers ready
to attract
holiday shoppers
greater), and are subject to a $10
cancellation fee.
Walmart’s layaway campaign
began Oct. 17 and can be used for
in-store purchases of $50 or more
on electronics, fine jewelry and
toys. Each item must be worth at
least $15 and shoppers will pay a
$5 initiation fee, place 10 percent
down, and pay off and pick up the
merchandise by Dec. 16 or face a
$10 cancellation fee.
Tip: It’s always a good idea to ask
local boutiques about their layaway policies.
SHIPPING IN STYLE
Shoppers have plenty to be joyous about this holiday season as
research shows nine in 10 online
retailers say they plan on offering
free shipping at some point, up
from 84.8 percent in 2010.
SMART SHOPPING
■ Shop early and shop often, according to Michelle Madhok, online shopping expert and editor of
shefinds.com. Stores are expected
to have smaller inventories this
holiday season, so don’t delay if
you have specific gifts in mind.
■ Fend off holiday madness by
staying organized. Madhok suggests creating shopping lists and
budgets by registering (for free) on
rememberthemilk.com.
■ Take advantage of search engines that offer coupon alerts for
savvy shoppers.
■ Frequently visit such off-price
stores as T.J. Maxx and Marshalls to
snag brand names for less.
Look to kids’ passions for perfect gifts
By LEANNE ITALIE
Associated Press
NEW YORK — To the uninitiated, buying gifts for kids can feel
like a treasure hunt without a map
through store aisles and websites
packed for the holidays. But sussing out clues may not be as difficult as it looks.
Has the young recipient ever offered you one of his homemade
cupcakes? Have you seen her tear
around on a little ride-on bike? Is
the living room often strewn with
building bricks or stacking blocks?
Casual buyers looking for presents for children they don’t know
well need only focus on general
interests. Mom and dad will likely
take on the “it” gift of the season,
or farm it out to grandma, leaving
lots of room for other shoppers,
whether the giftee is a builder,
baker or bookish.
If that sounds too complicated,
reach for the classics — in books,
apparel or toys, said Rachel Jarrett,
general manager of the children’s
department for the sale site Gilt
Groupe. A sweater with room for
size variation, or mittens or hats,
for example. Try toys in wood, including eco-friendly bamboo.
“We do incredibly well with
wooden toys,” Jarrett said.
Anne Keane, fashion director for
Lucky magazine, suggests keeping
it simple. “Generally, staying with
moderately classic, small gifts is
the easiest route to take for all age
groups,” she said. “Especially if
you don’t know the kids that well.”
The handcraft site Etsy.com has
unique felt toys, Keane said. And
Plan Toys makes a fun wood-andcanvas shopping cart on three
wheels for toddlers.
Don’t be afraid to think outside
the box, Jarrett urged. Wall decor
may not feel terribly gifty, but
Wallcandyarts.com has chalkboard decals in the shapes of elephants, apples and circles that
would please lots of kids. Room
organizers that play into a favorite
theme can also be fun.
And there’s nothing wrong with
asking your giftee’s parents for a
suggestion.
“I think parents do appreciate it
when you ask what might make a
nice gift,” Jarrett said. “They want
to make sure you’re not getting
something that maybe somebody
else is also getting. It’s a lot to return a toy.”
A few suggestions by interest:
HARRY POTTER KIDS
WANDS: What might the young
fan not already have? A beautiful,
nearly $40 replica of his favorite
character’s wand, perhaps. The HP
area of the Warner Bros. site, Wb
shop.com, has a nice selection of
collectible wands complete with
fancy boxes straight from the Ollivanders shop. Warning: While fun
to hold, they’re true collectibles
and could break if treated roughly.
HARRY POTTER LEGO: HP sets
abound. Reach for the Knight Bus.
The purple triple-Decker bus set
just out over the summer includes
three mini-figures, of Harry, Stan
Shunpike and Ernie Prang, along
with Harry’s owl Hedwig. It can be
rebuilt as a regular bus and kids
likely won’t grumble at having
more than one. From Lego.
“LEGO HARRY POTTER: Years 5-7”:
For Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3,
PSP, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS
CUTTING EDGE
and Games for Windows PC.
Continues the saga
of “Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4.” Recommended for ages
10 and up as the HP
world turns darker.
From Warner Bros.
T-SHIRTS: Chances of you
buying a different one
than your young
HP fanatic already has are in
your favor. Look
around for quality and sales. A call
to mom or dad for
the child’s favorite
house at Hogwarts
will help you drill
down to just the right
crest, robe or scarf, and lead
to more token HP-by-house gifts
like key chains, magnets and writing journals.
LEGO KIDS
LEGO LUNCH
SET: Licensed
Lego lunch
box in the
shape of a
brick, with two
mini-boxes also
made to look like the
real thing, along with a
drinking bottle topped
by an iconic yellow
Lego head for the cap.
From Plast Team.
GIANT LEGO BRICK FOR
ROOM STORAGE: Also licensed, storage boxes with
lids that stack, wastebaskets
Continued on Page 6
Say Happy Holidays
with a Gift From
Miss Laurie’s
Gourmet Kitchen
Gourmet Brittles
• Peanut
• Almond
• Hazelnut
• Chile
Starting At
• Cashew
• Pecan
• Jalapeno
8.95
$
Gift Certificates for adults & kids
cooking classes are
also available.
COUNTERTOPS
Buy Direct From The Manufacturer
INSTALLED QUALITY:
• Solid Surface • Laminate • Granite
www.cutting-edge-countertops.com
10064 Rt. 119 North, Marion Center, PA
724.397.8605 • TOLL FREE 888.816.0575
In gaily wrapped bags or
beautiful holiday tins & boxes
Order by calling 724-388-2558 or
online at www.misslaurieskitchen.com
Look to kids’ passions for perfect gifts
with yellow-headed lids included.
Heads also come as storage in two
sizes. From Plast Team.
LEGO CALENDAR FOR 2012: 28
pages, wall-size, features constructions from top Lego designers, including a space shuttle, the White
House and an entire city block.
From Workman Publishing.
LEGO WATCH: Lots and lots of
Lego-themed watches are out
there. There’s one called the Lego
Make-N-Create with links that
look like brick in the brand’s classic
blue, yellow, red and green. The set
includes 22 links in assorted colors
and two bezels. From Lego.
“THE LEGO IDEAS BOOK”: Tips from
master builders on taking what a
child already has and making
something new. Divided into six
themes, including transportation,
buildings, space and kingdoms. By
Daniel Lipkowitz. From DK Children.
GO-GO KIDS
BIT BIKES: Curved wood bodies
and two wide wheels in neon pink,
blue, orange and green with seats
to match for new walkers or toddlers who love to roll. Handlebars
are built into front of the unusual
design. From Glodos.
GO CARS: Easily graspable rolling
hand toy for toddlers with a shiny,
sleek design that includes eyes and
rubber-coated wheels. In blue, red
and green. From Kid O Products.
“MEET THE CARS”: Colorful but
not too wordy hardcover encyclopedia featuring 200 characters
from the Disney Pixar movies
“Cars” and “Cars 2.” With a poster.
From Disney Book Group.
PLAY-DOH “CARS 2” MINI BOX PLAYSET: Molds to create 12
characters from the
movie,
includes
four, 2-ounce cans
of Play-Doh. From
Hasbro.
TIP TRUCKS: Minimalist but high
design trucks with
hinged beds. Small
enough for
little hands.
Rubber
wheels and a
face-like front.
From Kid O Products.
RED BULLET BALANCE
BIKE: Looks like a
regular bike, only
there are no pedals or
training wheels. Children learn
how to ride a two-wheeler
FRI., NOV. 25
SAT., NOV. 26
15%
20% EveOFF
thin
EarLY BLacK FrIDaY
SPecIaL SaLe!
OFF
Eve thin
RY
RY
(Regular Price/In Store)
11pm Thanksgiving Night
to 3am Black Friday
8am to 12 Noon
Black Friday
EASY-BAKE
ULTIMATE
OVEN:
Sure,
cooking
on the real
thing is great,
but this version
of the classic is
space-agey in
purple and doesn’t
require a light
bulb. The baking
pan is bigger and it
also comes with a
cupcake pan. Two
mixes included. From Hasbro.
NEST KITCHENWARE: Go with real
SAT., NOV. 26th 10AM-5PM
15%
OFF
Any One Item Over $20
NOV. 26 (Open House) Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Offer cannot be honored on no discount or on
already reduced items. Cash/Checks Sales Only.
Must have this Coupon.
• In Store Coupon
throughout November!
• Register to Win
Gift Certificates!
•Open Daily
10 am-5 pm
•Closed Wednesday
•Sunday Noon-4 pm
G
(Regular Price/In Store)
G
FOODIE KIDS
HOLIDAY
OPEN HOUSE
AFTER THANKSGIVING
SALE
through balance. Seat adjusts to keep feet low to
the ground. By Chicco.
Grow & Share
Your Faith
• Bibles • Cards • Gifts
• Music • Books • DVDs
Great gifts for all!
CHRISTIAN BOOK STORE
& OFFICE SUPPLY
Old Route 119 N.
and 110 Junction
at the Creekside
Exit. Indiana, PA
All That Glitters
Christmas Shop
• Cookbooks • Recipe Cards • Notepads
• Birthday, Anniversary and Graduation Novelties
• Santas • Snowmen • Angels
• Advent Calendars • Fontanini Nativities
• Thomas Kinkade Fiber Optic Tapestries
Thousands of
Unique Speciality Ornaments,
Decorations, Gifts and Much More!
953 N. BEN FRANKLIN RD., INDIANA (EXACTLY 2 MILES FROM THE YMCA)
1238 Scalp Avenue, Johnstown • 814-266-7459
724-349-5768
(Near Valley Dairy) Hours: 9am to 8pm Mon.-Sat.
TUES.-SAT. 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. • SUNDAY 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
tools that kids and parents can
both enjoy. These sets from Joseph
Joseph of six or eight pieces include durable
measuring
cups and
mixi n g
bowls
i
n
bright, childfriendly colors.
GO
ANYWHERE
GRILL: Parents looking to keep their
3-year-olds away from the hot
backyard grill will appreciate this
33-piece wooden hibachi-like play
grill set. With charcoal bits and two
play shish-kabobs. Add on the My
Backyard BBQ Fix-ins Starter Set
with condiments, also wood. Both
by Hape.
KID COOKBOOKS: Many exist. Find
one with step-by-step instructions
and color photos of the finished
dish. Have a kid-size apron personalized or wrap up a play food
set. Melissa and Doug make a great
selection in wood, but more reallooking play food is widely available.
BOOKISH KIDS
“EVERY THING ON IT”: More than
100 never-before-published poems and drawings from Shel Silverstein’s personal archives. The
second original book published
since Silverstein’s death in 1999.
Parents and little kids love him for
read-alouds. HarperCollins, ages
9-12.
“WONDER STRUCK”: In the style of
“The Invention of Hugo Cabret,”
Brian Selznick’s newest mystery alternates two stories focused on the
American Museum of Natural History in New York. One, that of a boy
struck deaf, is told in words. The
other, of a girl named Rose who
lived 50 years earlier, is told in pictures. Scholastic, ages 9-12.
“THE HUNGER GAMES”: A clothcover collector’s edition of the runaway best-seller by Suzanne
Collins in a gifty slipcase. Scholastic, ages 12 and up.
“GOODNIGHT IPAD”: Yes, a board
book parody in the style of the
Margaret Wise Brown classic
“Goodnight Moon.” The little
bunny characters are tech-crazed
and the old lady in the rocking
chair is overwhelmed by the
“bings, bongs and beeps of emails
and tweets.”
By Ann Droyd, a cheeky pseudonym for David Milgrim. Penguin,
all ages.
“T IS FOR TITANIC”: In time for the
Give your holiday a personal
touch by making one-of-a-kind
gifts and décor items.
These projects, designed by The
Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano-Murillo,
use bright fabrics and fun dimensional paints and add-ons from
Tulip to make vibrant gifts and holiday decorations.
■ Faux Beaded Poinsettia
Wreath — Wreaths and poinsettias
go together like milk and cookies
during the holiday season. But
what can you do to really make
those flowers pop? Add some dimension with easy faux beads.
■ Cartoon Canvas Ornament
Frame — Get the kids in on some
crafty action this season. They can
express their creativity with these
jumbo picture frames that can be
used as ornaments, gift tags or holiday décor.
■ Starlight Scrap Holiday Garland — Multi-strand garlands for
your tree or mantle can get quite
expensive. Whip up your own version with personality and shine.
■ New Year’s Dream Journal —
This ornate, bejeweled journal is
full of blank pages to inspire setting dreams into action. Inscribe
the first page with your greeting
and let the recipient take it from
there.
For best results, please read all
instructions before beginning a
project. Refer to photos for color
and design placement. For more
great holiday projects, visit
www.ilovetocreate.com.
FAUX BEADED
POINSETTIA WREATH
Materials Needed:
Tulip Beads in a Bottle Paint
POINSETTIA WREATH
Semiprecious 28794
Metal 28788
16-inch faux pine wreath
5 large flocked poinsettias, clip
on
5 long white feather accents
1. Hold one flower and add Tulip
Beads in a Bottle Paint to each
petal. To do this, hold the bottle
upside down and gently squeeze
until a small drop releases. Keep
the drops evenly spaced. You may
want to practice on a spare piece
of cloth before working on the
flower. As far as color, you can
choose if you want all gold or all
red Tulip Beads in a Bottle Paint or
a combination of both.
2. When applying the dots, start
by applying beads to the center
area of the flower, then set it aside
to dry, and repeat on the next
flower. Once all the centers are dry,
you can hold on to them in order
to apply Tulip Beads in a Bottle
Paint to the outside areas of each
flower.
3. Now apply Tulip Beads in a
Bottle Paint to the feathers. Let dry.
4. Assemble the flowers and
feathers around the wreath to your
liking.
STARLIGHT SCRAP
HOLIDAY GARLAND
Materials Needed:
Metal 28788
Semiprecious 28791
Semiprecious 28792
Semiprecious 28794
Assorted rolls of ribbon
Assorted skinny strips of fabric
in different textures, colors and
shapes
Assorted rolls of sequins
Assorted yarns and fibers
1. This garland set will consist of
eight to 12 strips of contrasting
fabric. Measure and cut each of the
different types to 36 inches.
Continued on Page 8
A Face Only
Santa Could Love!
Shop The 700 Shop for all
the people you love!
Personalize Your Holiday Gifts with
~ Tervis Tumblers
~ Pens, Note Cards, Travel Mugs
~ PSA Essentials - The Only Enterchangable Personalized Self Inking Stamp
~ Cell Phone Covers, Cutting Boards, Water Bottles, Kids Melamine Plates
~ Many Monogrammable Items
682 Philadelphia Street, Downtown Indiana
724-465-LUCY • www.lucyraegifts.com
Shop Small on
November 26th for
Small Business Saturday!
FOR THE GUYS …
Lee Jeans
Half Price!
Pleated Dockers
$29.99
Men’s & Women’s
26% Off All Purchases!
Columbia Jackets
25% OFF
Columbia
Each patient who transfers their prescription
to Gatti Pharmacy on this date
will receive a $10 Gift Card.
$29.99
ONE DAY ONLY!
*Regularly priced merchandise only; excludes candy, Hallmark cards
and 3rd party prescriptions. Limit one gift card per patient.
701 Philadelphia Street
M-F 9am-7pm; Sat. 9am-3pm
• 724-349-4200
• www.gattirx.com
Sweatshirts and Fleece
Shoes
NEW!
Rockport, Florsheim,
Hushpuppies, Dockers
25% OFF
Dress Pants
Calvin Klein & Ralph Lauren
$39.99
Steelers, Pens, PSU
Sweatshirts, Jerseys, Hats,
Golf Shirts, T-shirts, more!
25% OFF
All Women’s Wear
25-50% OFF
700 Philadelphia St.
Indiana, PA 15701
724.465.8411
www.the700shop.com
Become a fan of the 700 Shop on Facebook!
2. Set the pieces out flat on a
table and apply a contrasting color
of Tulip Beads in a Bottle on each
one. Let dry. If your fabric or ribbon is very sheer, work on top of a
plastic covering so you can peel up
the ribbon after it dries.
3. Once all the strands are dry,
loosely drape them around your
tree. You can also gather them into
a single garland and hang on your
mantel.
CARTOON CANVAS
ORNAMENT FRAME
Materials Needed:
Tulip Fabric Markers
Semiprecious 28792
Semiprecious 28790
Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
¼ yard of blank canvas
SCRAP HOLIDAY GARLAND
Scissors
Pinking shears
Ribbon
Thin cardboard
DREAM JOURNAL
1. Fold the canvas in half and cut
your desired shape through both
layers. This will be the front and
the back of the frame.
2. Cut the cardboard to fit about
¼ inch smaller.
3. Take one of the layers, and cut
out an inside area. This will be the
front of the frame.
4. Take the cardboard piece, add
a row of Aleene’s Original Tacky
Glue to the back, smooth it out
with your finger and affix it to the
second piece of canvas.
5. Apply Aleene’s Original Tacky
Glue to the inside edges of the first
piece of canvas and affix to the
front of the cardboard, but leave
the top two inches unglued so a
picture can easily be slid inside.
Let dry.
6. Color with Tulip Fabric Markers.
7. Use Tulip Beads in a Bottle
Paint to add dimensional highlights all over the front of the
frame. Let dry.
The Indiana County
Tourist Bureau
Invites You To ...
“RIDE THE TROLLEY!”
To The Festival of Lights
Guided tour includes
downtown Indiana highlights,
festival of lights and
a stop at Lakeside Gift
Center at the Park.
Each rider on the trolley will
receive a Gift Bag.
Transportation to/from Pittsburgh,
Johnstown & State College Airports
We provide transportation to/from appointments
throughout Indiana & surrounding counties,
including Altoona, Greensburg and Pittsburgh!
Seats are available on a first-come basis
Cost: $3 Adults,
$
1 Children 12 & under
Times: 5:30 & 7:00 p.m. on each of
the evenings listed to the right...
Trolley departs from the Atrium on
Philadelphia Street
DATES OF TROLLEY RIDES
Friday, November 25
Sponsor: S&T Bank
Friday, December 2
Sponsor: 1st Summit Bank
Friday, December 9
Sponsor: Indiana Gazette
Friday, December 16
Sponsor: Walbeck Insurance
For More Information Call...
SEASON SPONSOR
724-463-7505
First Commonwealth
Bank
www.VisitIndianaCountyPA.org
Area’s Largest
Selection of
Men’s & Women’s
Carhartt:
❄ Jeans
❄ Sweatshirts
❄ Bibs
❄ Coats
❄ Jackets
❄ Casual Shirts
Boots By:
❄ Muck Boots
❄ Rocky
❄ Carolina
❄ Wolverine
❄ LaCrosse
❄ Red Wing
❄ Boots & Waders
ts
❆ Ha lts
❆ Be ves
o
❆ Gl cks
❆ So
• BOOT DRYERS • KIDS’ CAMO
WHITE’S VARIETY
1845 Philadelphia St.
724-465-8241
Indiana, PA
Mon.-Fri. 9-7; Sat. 9-2
Gift
Certificates
Available
8. To make your frame hangable,
flip it over, back side up, and add a
drop of Aleene’s Original Tacky
Glue on each side at the top and
press the strand of ribbon into the
glue. Let dry.
NEW YEAR’S DREAM JOURNAL
Materials Needed:
Semiprecious 28790
Semiprecious 28791
Semiprecious 28792
Tulip Beads in a Bottle Iron-On
Ink Transfer
Butterfly 28805
Floral 28812
Tulip Beads in a Bottle Studs
and Crystals
Metal Studs 28813
Pearl Crystals 28814
Gemstone Crystals 28816
Aleene’s Fabric Fusion Permanent Dry Cleanable Fabric Adhesive
Hardback journal
Scissors
Iron
Assorted fabric scraps in bright
holiday jewel tones: red, green
gold, yellow, blue and purple
1. Cut assorted colors of fabric
pieces into varying sizes of squares
and rectangles.
2. On a few of the pieces, add
Tulip Beads in a Bottle Iron-On Ink
Transfers, applying according to
package directions. This is to create a variety of looks and textures
on each of the pieces of fabric.
3. Set all of the fabric pieces on
the top of the journal and arrange
them in a mosaic fashion. Make
sure to balance the colors and designs so they appear even and interesting.
4. One by one, take a piece of fabric, flip it over and add a drop of
Aleene’s Fabric Fusion on the back.
Spread it evenly around the fabric
with your finger and then press the
fabric piece in place on the journal.
Smooth out any wrinkles using
fingers. Let dry.
5. Once all the pieces are glued
down and dried, add Tulip Beads
in a Bottle Studs and Crystals to
each of the fabric pieces that do
not have the Tulip Beads in a Bottle
Iron-On Ink Transfers. To apply the
crystals and studs, add a small
drop of Tulip Beads in a Bottle
Paint and set the stud or crystal on
top. Let dry.
6. Once the entire cover is dry,
apply Tulip Beads in a Bottle Paint
on the spine edge to give the entire
book a finished look.
— Courtesy of Family Features
and iLoveToCreate
Get your home ready for the holidays
Welcoming friends and family
into your home is one of the best
ways to celebrate the season. One
of the keys to making visitors feel
right at home is to be a happy host.
So, do yourself — and your guests
— a favor and put a little effort into
getting your home holiday houseguest perfect. Since your house
will be full with visitors over the
holidays, go beyond cleaning and
organizing. Adding touches of festive décor will create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and if there
are do-it-yourself projects still on
the to-do list, now is the best time
to finish them. Not only will your
home look fresh and revived to
you, but your guests will certainly
notice your home’s updated appearance. To get your home ready
for hosting holiday guests, follow
this room-by-room checklist.
Whether you want to tackle one
room at a time or do it all at once,
breaking down your tasks can
make the process much easier.
THE KITCHEN
As the central hub of the home,
guests will naturally congregate in
the kitchen, so spend time making
small, budget-friendly updates to
make the space more comfortable,
for both chef and audience.
■ A fresh palette: Make an update that will instantly refresh your
space with a new paint color. Be
empowered to experiment with a
bold, food-inspired hue. With its
limited wall space, the kitchen
makes an ideal place to use a bolder hue for just the right pop of
color.
■ Details matter: Clear the clutter and make room for all the
chef’s necessities in your kitchen,
making the chef’s job easier.
ing family photos of holidays past
and treasured heirlooms over the
fireplace, where everyone can see
them.
GUEST ROOMS
Both guest bedrooms and bathrooms should be given extra special attention when hosting
overnight holiday visitors. Consider everything a guest might need
and then add some little extras to
make their experience even better.
■ Practical fixes: For your guest
bedroom, adding portable lighting
like small table lamps will make
the room seem friendlier when
added to overhead lighting and
will keep guests from running
across the room in the dark after
switching off the lights. Adding a
decorative mirror is a much-ap-
preciated touch and takes little effort.
■ Comforts of home: Ensure that
your guest rooms, particularly the
bathrooms, make visitors of all
ages feel comfortable. Update your
bathroom hardware with stylish
faucets, knobs and even grab bars
to ensure no guests slip or fall
when entering and exiting the
shower.
As important as it is for your
guests to be comfortable at your
home during the holidays, it
should be a relaxing place for you
too, and one that you can enjoy
long after the holiday season. By
preparing your home ahead of
time, you’ll be able to focus on enjoying the holidays with your family and friends.
—Courtesy of ARAcontent
“ Buon Natale”
Perfect for Everyone on Your List:
• Luigi’s Italian Gift Baskets
• Luigi’s Gift Certificates
Serving your Holiday Dining
and Gift-Giving Needs With an Italian Flair!
Call Early To Book Reservations For Your
Christmas Parties!
Ristorante
www.luigisristorante.com
(724) 254-4777
Main St., Clymer
(814) 375-9113
Brady St., DuBois
THE LIVING ROOM
You’ll be spending a lot of time in
your living spaces with your
guests, so make sure they’re decorated in festive spirit and ready to
accommodate a crowd.
■ Layer lighting: Don’t just rely
on overhead fixtures. Adding softer
ambient light (like wall sconces),
task lighting (under-cabinet lights
or desk lamps) and accent lighting
(such as art lighting or candles)
will help set your desired mood.
■ Décor details: The mantel is a
perfect focal point for holiday decorating. Add some atmospheric
scent, color and texture with fresh
evergreen garlands and holiday
plants. Spray paint terracotta pots
silver and gold and plant amaryllis,
Christmas rose or rosemary. Or,
personalize your display by plac-
Gift cards for over
50 different retailers,
restaurants & hotels available!
Visa and Mastercard Check Cards, Too!
DON’T FORGET!
We also have gift certificates
for in-store shopping as well!
North 4th Street • Indiana
724-463-8506
ARAcontent
THE MANTEL is the perfect place to decorate during the holidays.
Gift
Certificates
Available
Gift List
For Your
Motorcycle
Lover...
FRYE AUTO
& CYCLE SALES
940 Rte. 110 Hwy., Indiana
(Behind Denise’s Antique Mall)
724-349-6295 • M-Th 9-6; Fri. 9-7; Sat. 9-3
Anytime by Appointment
Out of The Way...
Less To Pay!
450 N. Findley St.
Punxsutawney, PA
814-938-7160
Fax: 814-938-7410
Happy from
Holidays
Holiday décor goes natural
By KIM COOK
For The Associated Press
Associated Press
WELCOME GUESTS at the front door with a fresh green wreath.
There’s nothing quite like a winter walk through snowy woods.
This holiday season, trend watchers are encouraging us to bring
some of those evocative, foresty
elements home to decorate our
outdoor and indoor spaces.
It’s a look that’s soothing and
seasonal, and easy to attain without spending tons of money.
Simple and natural are where it’s
at this year; spiked, if you wish,
with a bit of bling or a festive bow.
You can buy or scrounge your
greenery locally, and add a few
found or inexpensive elements.
Even a traditional cedar, pine or
boxwood wreath can be given a
contemporary tweak if you dispense with the usual embellish-
ments. There’s something elegant
about a spare, unadorned circle of
green. Add a few small apples, oranges, pomegranates or pepperberries for a natural color touch.
Wrap or bow-tie the wreath with
burlap for a rustic vibe, or use velvet ribbon in an unexpected hue
like persimmon, purple or mustard.
Wreaths made completely out of
cushion moss look striking, as do
those made of bay, sage or magnolia leaves. Freeze-dried fruit or
flowers can look beautiful for
years; just keep wreaths made of
these delicate materials out of direct weather.
Richard Waite, author of the new
“Decorating with Evergreens”
(Gibbs-Smith,
2011),
twins
wreaths on double doors, or stacks
them on single doors. He also fits a
Mahoning
Mahoning Valley
Valley Milling
Milling Co.
Co.
Feed & Gun Shop
1909 - 2011 Over 100 Years in Business
Good Luck Hunters!
• Blaze Orange & Camo Hunting
Coats, Vests, Hats & Gloves
• New Shipment of Meat Grinding
Equipment & Seasoning
• Minnietonka Moccasins & Boots
• Under Armour Base 3.0
• Under Armour, Rocky, Muck &
Georgia Boots
And Much More!
Over
800
Guns
In
Stock!
New Hours for the Month of November
Extended Hours: Sat. 8-5 • Sun. 11-3
As your Pro Yamaha dealer, we don’t just understand bikes and ATVs – we understand your passion for
riding them. That’s because we’re enthusiasts, just like you. And from making your R1 perform like a
champ to outﬁtting your Grizzly, we’re dedicated to delivering service that’s second to none. After all,
that’s what being a Pro is about.
Indiana St., Punxsutawney • 814-938-8850
Check Us Out On Facebook!
This Holiday Season earning fuelperks!®
with gift cards is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
TOM’S CYCLE
1187 Wayne Ave., Indiana, PA
724-349-2211
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
VISIT US AT www.toms-cycle.com
1.
Use Them Like Cash
2.
3.
Professional riders depicted on a closed course. Dress properly for your ride with a helmet, eye protection, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves and boots. Do not drink and ride. It is illegal and dangerous. Yamaha
and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation encourage you to ride safely and respect the environment. For further information regarding the MSF course, please call 1-800-446-9227. · ATVs with engine sizes of 90cc or
greater are recommended for use only by riders age 16 years and older. Yamaha recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV
Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing; never
carry passengers; never engage in stunt riding; riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix; avoid excessive speed; and be particularly careful on difﬁcult terrain. ©2011 Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. All rights reserved.
Buy Gift Cards
Gift cards make great gifts and they can be used to
earn more fuelperks!®
Simply pick-up gift cards for every day necessities at
over 130 of your favorite stores. Use them like cash,
and watch the savings add up.
Earn More fuelperks!®
Earn fuelperks!® on Gift Cards. Save 10¢ per gallon
for every $50 you spend! (Giant Eagle, GetGo® and
WetGo® cards are excluded.)
475 Ben Franklin Road South
Locally Owned
724-349-9376
smaller, store-bought wreath inside a larger evergreen one.
Glam up the greenery with
metallic ribbon — copper and
pewter are on trend. Add some
flair for free by entwining an old
necklace through the boughs, or
affixing an old brooch.
Wreaths don’t have to be round.
Find square and star forms at
nurseries and craft stores, or use
old picture frames. Take apart a supermarket bundle of evergreens,
and get creative with jute, hemp,
wire or a glue gun.
Collect lichen-covered twigs,
lashing them together in a geometric shape. Dress with dried hydrangea or roses, tiny pinecones or
white lights.
Coastal Living magazine suggests tying shells and starfish to
wreaths and garlands — great for
seaside holiday homes. The design
team at Country Living magazine
fills a flat-sided fisherman’s basket
with greens and berries to hang on
the door. And Executive Editor
Shelley Ridenour says that while
white pine and fir are traditional,
“we love the chic, free-spirited
look of boxwood. Eucalyptus
leaves look fantastic with blue
spruce when twisted into a garland
or wreath. The key is to keep it simple, so the beauty of the greenery
isn’t overwhelmed.”
Sunset magazine’s website offers
instructions for creating a fragrant
snowflake using fir boughs and floral wire.
Swags are easy; ramp up the
glamour by tying a handful of
boughs together with wire and
adding creamy ribbon, clusters of
glitter-dusted cones or stars.
And garlands add a pretty frame
to doors and a lush, finished look
to porch rails and fences. Fragrant
cedar and long needled pine are
attractively shaggy; boxwood and
short-needled evergreens work
well for a formal front entrance.
Mini lights look great in either, as
do simple silver, ruby or sapphire
ornaments; keep the frippery like
ribbons and bows to a minimum
for a clean, contemporary look.
If you’re lucky enough to have a
big front stoop, fill urns with fir
boughs, eucalyptus, ilex berries
and branches — birch, dogwood
and even salvaged twigs from
around your neighborhood give
height and texture to a pot. Add
some spray-painted white ones for
contrast.
Apartment dwellers might consider a slim florist’s bucket, weighted with a heavy rock and filled
with good-smelling cedar. Or
Continued on Page 11
Greenery key to holiday displays
By MARY CAROL GARRITY
Scripps Howard News Service
KEEP THE
palette
muted with
white,
cream and
mocha to
continue
the natural
theme.
Associated Press
Holiday décor goes natural
splurge on a faux-boxwood topiary, which will last for years, and
add a lush bow.
Don’t forget the backyard. Place
a wreath or garland on patio
fences and enclosures, and fill
empty planters with greens, unbreakable ornaments, a tangle of
lights — or all three.
Continue the nature vibe indoors by keeping the palette
muted — white, cream, mocha —
and go for texture to create interest.
Make a trail of ivy along the center of a table, mixing in hurricane
lights and glass votive holders,
suggests Ridenour. “Fill terrariums
or glass cloches with evergreens or
beautiful winter objects, like
pinecones or acorns, and display
them on a dining table, mantel or
bookcase. Hanging a wreath atop a
mirror gives it the refined look of
framed art,” she says.
West Elm has a wreath studded
with white felt balls that look like
snowballs. It’s available in green or
red, too, but the white makes an
especially striking statement. The
retailer also offers an ethereal
feather wreath in white or a gentle
dove brown. Pair with copper mercury glass or bisque candle holders, some polished pebbles or a
twist of shell pink ribbon and
you’ve got an elegant holiday mantelpiece.
Whether you’re going with a
bundle of bare branches in a pretty
pot or a full-size evergreen as your
holiday tree, think about decorating it with simple snowflakes made
of different materials, such as
laser-cut wood or felt. Choose winsome bottle-brush natural fiber ornaments, in animal shapes like
foxes, bears, owls and raccoons.
A tree full of little birds, perhaps,
or a garland of paper snowballs
and white jingle bells can be
charming.
A home that’s warmly dressed
with outdoor elements says
“Happy Holidays” all season long.
Are you ready to create some
lovely holiday displays this year?
Before you pull out the tree ornaments, the sparkly reindeer figurines or the spools of holiday ribbon, first grab the greens. Great
greens are the key to success for
every holiday display, whether
simple or over the top.
Today’s faux greens are so lifelike
you almost have to touch them to
tell they’re not real. And, even better, as the quality of the greenery
has gone up through the years, the
price has dropped. Here are some
tips for using greenery as a base for
killer holiday displays.
Even though you love the holiday
season, with all its magic and
charm, have you ever found yourself groaning at the thought of decorating your home?
More than a few of my friends
and customers have confided to
me that they dread the idea of holiday decorating because they are
convinced it will take forever.
That’s when I tell them about my
time-saving secret weapon: faux
evergreens.
If you haven’t already, invest in
some garland, picks and wreaths.
Fluff them up so they look lifelike,
not smashed.
Then, put on the holiday music,
make yourself a cup of cocoa and
spend an hour, max, infusing your
home with loads of holiday glitz.
Here are a few super-quick ways to
get a knockout holiday look with
greens.
If your staircase is a prominent
feature in your home’s entry, you’ll
get a lot of bang for your buck decorating your banister with greenery. My favorite is pine garland
Scripps Howard News
FAUX GREENS are so lifelike that you often have to touch them to tell.
that is rife with berries and
pinecones. I also adore the garland
that looks like it’s dusted with frost.
You won’t believe how lifelike this
stuff looks!
352)(66,21$/'(7$,/,1*
Need a unique and useful gift for
just about anyone this holiday?
Give them a
BLACK DIAMOND AUTOMOTIVE Gift Certificate!
Choose services from a Wash and Wax
to a Full Detail.
17 North Third Street, Indiana
724.840.6719
Don’t Be Left In The Cold. Get All Your
WOOD PELLETS NOW!
The Senior Employment Program of Aging Services, Inc.
will refer to our community, dependable, mature, and
reliable companions and caregivers who will also
prepare meals, or do light house-keeping.
If your family would like to hire someone to
care for a loved one, please contact the
Senior Employment Coordinator at
(724) 349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016.
Promoting and preserving independence and healthy
living for older adults today - tomorrow - always.
40 LB. BAG
“Early Birds
Always Get
A Deal”
PER TON
$ 70 $
4 235
EA.
SUPPLIES & EXCAVATING
Located on Indian Springs Road (Behind Holiday Inn)
724-463-0344 • www.risinger-online.com
These local growers and businesses can supply the fresh
Johnston
Nurseries
Please join us for an old-fashioned Christmas
GREENERY
Christmas Trees
Evergreen Swags • Garland
Wreaths • Poinsettias • More!
DIRECTIONS:
Rte. 119N out of Indiana to 110 West. Turn right at
stop sign in Creekside, follow Chambersville Road
about 11⁄2 miles to Johnston Nursery Lane on left.
We’ll be open 10 a.m. to dusk,
Wednesday thru Sunday throughout the
Holiday Season beginning Friday, Nov. 25th.
Monday & Tuesday by chance so please call first.
1
ALSO
Find us at The Meadows!
Thursday & Friday 5 – 9
and Saturday and Sunday 10 – 8.
Phone
• Christmas Trees
• Fresh Wreaths • Bows 724-463-8456
• Roping & Swags
724-422-0368
email: seedlings@hotmail.com
3
S
RI
H
C
2
INDIANA, PA • Located 3.5 miles
fromYMCA on N. Ben Franklin Rd.
Mon. thru Sun. 9am-5pm
~GIFT SHOP OPEN~
Family Fun Every Saturday and Sunday
Horse-Drawn
Horse-Drawn
Wagon
Wagon Rides
Rides
• Nov. 26 & 27
• Dec. 3 & 4
• Dec. 10 & 11
Concession Stand • Kids Corner
FREE GIFTS for Kids
Bring This Ad To Receive A
FREE TREE DISPOSAL BAG
with the purchase of a tree
For more information visit
www.FlemingsChristmasTrees.com
1
2
Fleming Christmas Tree Farm
3
Brunner Landscaping & Supply
Any Size
Fresh Cut Tree
Blue Spruce
White Pine
Scotch Pine
4
$
Only
20
FREE
BALING &
LOADING
CHOOSE FRESH CUT, CUT YOUR OWN
OR BULBED & BURLAPPED TREES!
4
Mon. - Fri. 3:30pm – Dusk; Sat. & Sun. 7am – Dusk
Mytrysak Tree Farm
Rt. 56 east, 5 miles past Homer City, right on Rt. 259
south past Brush Valley Firehall, left on Valley View Road,
first house on left. 724-479-2378 or 724-599-4940
5
E-Mar Acres Tree Farm
6
Gregg Van Horn Trees
7
Graff Christmas Trees
One mile off Rt. 286 on Nowrytown Rd. Look for signs,
or stop at The All-American Barber Shop, 222 Point St.,
Saltsburg, for a map. 724-639-3610 or 639-3823
.3 Mile on Hwy 954 South of Creekside, PA
724-463-8201
1863 Mahan School Rd. Follow signs from Route 119 at
Blacklick red light or from Route 286 at Route 217
intersection at Aultman. 724-468-3957
Mytrysak Tree Farm
Brush Valley, PA • 724-479-2378 • 724-599-4940
3.7 miles North of YMCA on Ben Franklin Road,
Indiana, PA 724-463-0570
1 mile North of YMCA on Ben Franklin Road, Indiana, PA
beside Taylor Trucking. 724-463-7980
1 Mi. North of YMCA on Ben Franklin Road,
Indiana, PA (beside Taylor Trucking)
724-463-7980
Johnston Nurseries
Rt. 119N to Rt. 110 between Creekside & Chambersville.
Follow tree arrows. 724-463-8456
Landscaping & Supply
Affordable
Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
Available December 3
FIREWOOD & COAL • Cherry Cider
MS, L.L.C
REE FAR
T
S
A
724-463-0570
TM
CUT YOUR OWN
or select from
FRESH CUT TREES
BRUNNER
8
Musser Garden Center
Rt. 119 north of Indiana
724-465-5684 Fax. 724-465-9893
t
that will add a festive touch to your home for the holidays!
Trade
City
Rossiter
119
Smicksburg
Marchand
“Deck the halls and your house
with beautiful fresh GREENERY
...fa la la la la la”
210
954
Plumville
Indiana
County
“The
Christmas
Tree
Tree
Capital
Capital
of the
the
of
World”
World”
119
Home
210
Five
Points
954 5
Creekside 2 Ernest
403
Commodore
7
110
Shelocta
422
1
Clymer
403
4
119
Indiana
22
56
422
Edgewood
954
Aultman
286
217
Saltsburg
4
Homer
City
119 6
Black Lick
Strongstown
56
GRAFF
CHRISTMAS TREES
403 Cut your own or fresh cut!
6
E-MAR ACRES TREE FARM
724-639-3610 or 639-3823
22
New Alexandria
Trees For
Troops
Participant
4
•Choose & Cut
•Wholesale •Retail
Growers Outlet at
“The All-American Barber Shop”
222 Point Street, Saltsburg
Choose & cut by appointment. Two miles off Rt. 286 on
Nowrytown Rd. Look for signs. Maps at Barber Shop.
OPEN DAILY 9 am-5pm
1863 Mahan School Rd.
Wreaths, Roping, Swags
Poinsettias, Lilies
FREE BALING
& LOADING
WE DELIVER
BLACKLICK
Armagh
Blairsville
CHRISTMAS
TREES
FRESH CUT DAILY
Brush
Valley
3
Jacksonville
7
286
286
McIntyre
981
Arcadia
Marion Center
85
Atwood
22
❄Gregg Van Horn’s
❄
FARM
TREE
❄ TREES
TREES
& WREATHS
WREATHS❄
❄
&
TREES & WREATHS
❄
5❄ 5601
5601 Hwy.
Hwy. 954
954 North
North ❄
CREEKSIDE,
CREEKSIDE, PA
PA 15732
15732
❄
❄
724-463-8201 ❄
RT.119, 6 MILES N. OF INDIANA
email:gc@musserforests.com
PHONE: 724-465-5684 FAX: 724-465-9893
OPEN DAILY 8-6; SUNDAY 10-4
A home-cooked
holiday feast
There’s something to be said
about gathering friends and family
around the table for a traditional
holiday dinner. Familiar faces,
good conversation, favorite foods
— it’s a classic recipe for a good
time.
It’s easy to make an impressive
holiday feast with these delicious
recipes. For even more recipes,
visit www.superiortouch.com.
HOLIDAY GLAZED HAM
Serves 10 to 12
1/3 cup reduced fat raspberry
vinaigrette salad dressing
1 cup firmly packed dark brown
sugar
2 teaspoons Better Than
Bouillon vegetable base
Bouillon chili base
1 7 to 10-pound thawed,
smoked, bone-in, spiral sliced,
fully cooked ham
½ cup water
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In large saucepan over mediumlow heat, whisk to combine vinaigrette, brown sugar, vegetable and
chili bases. Whisk continuously
until glaze begins to boil. Remove
from heat; reheat glaze if needed.
Coat large rack and roasting pan
with cooking spray. Place ham on
prepared rack in roasting pan, add
water to pan bottom. Generously
brush ham with glaze. Lightly
cover ham with foil if ham starts to
over brown. Bake until done, about
2 hours.
Use remaining glaze to baste
ham every 30 minutes; discard left
over glaze.
An additional glaze recipe may
be prepared and served warm tableside, to accompany sliced ham.
SAUTÉED GREEN BEANS
SAUTÉED GREEN BEANS
Serves 6 to 8
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Better Than
Bouillon chili base
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and
minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ pounds frozen whole green
beans
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Parmesan cheese, for garnish
(optional)
Heat oil in a large skillet, heat
over medium-high heat. Add chili
base, garlic and salt; cook and stir
for about 1 minute.
Reduce heat to medium, add
butter and stir until melted. Add
green beans, stir to coat and sauté
until crisp-tender.
Before serving, garnish with
freshly shaved Parmesan cheese.
DELICIOUS
TWICE-BAKED POTATOES
TWICE-BAKED POTATOES
Serves 6 to 8
6 medium russet potatoes
(about 2 pounds)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil (for
potato skins)
Bouillon ham base
¼ cup (4 tablespoons) butter
cut into pieces, set aside
1½ cups shredded Colby-Jack
cheese
1 green onion rinsed and thinly
sliced, set aside
¼ cup whole milk
HOLIDAY GLAZED HAM
1 tablespoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup pre-grated Parmesan
cheese
Spray 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish
with cooking spray, set aside.
Scrub and pat dry potatoes;
prick potatoes with fork 2 to 3
times per side. Lightly oil skins
with vegetable oil; place potatoes
on a microwave safe dish. Microwave according to microwave
directions. Remove hot potatoes
from microwave when done, set
aside for 5 minutes to cool.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise
with a serrated knife. Fold a sheet
of paper towel to hold hot potato
half, use a spoon to scoop out potato flesh into a large mixing bowl,
leaving about a ¼-inch-thick shell.
Place skins in prepared dish, set
aside.
Add ham base and butter to mixing bowl with potatoes; beat with
electric mixer on medium for
about 1 minute. Add cheese,
onion, milk, parsley, garlic powder
and pepper; beat just until blended. Be careful not to over-beat potatoes.
Evenly spoon potato mixture
into skins; shake pre-grated
Parmesan cheese over tops.
Warm potatoes in microwave or
place in a 350°F oven and heat
through. To brown tops, place
warmed potatoes under broiler for
2 to 3 minutes.
Twice baked potatoes can be
made a day ahead. Stuff the potatoes, then cover and refrigerate
them; then, on serving day, warm
as instructed above.
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
Serves 6
¼ cup butter
1 16-ounce package button
mushrooms, rinsed, stems
trimmed and sliced
½ cup chopped yellow onion (1
small onion)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon white pepper
Bouillon organic mushroom base
1 tablespoon Better Than
Bouillon organic chicken base
4 cups water
2 cups heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
In soup pot, melt butter over
medium-high heat.
Add mushrooms and onion;
cook and stir until liquid evapo-
rates, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Add flour, dry seasonings, mushroom and chicken bases; stir to
combine.
Add water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and
simmer uncovered for 15 minutes,
stirring occasionally.
Remove soup from heat and
puree with a hand held immersion
blender, or in batches in the
blender.
Return blended soup to medium-low heat and add cream. Cook
and stir until soup is thoroughly
heated, about 5 to 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
— Courtesy of Southeastern
Mills and Family Features
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
Old Fashioned
COUNTRY
CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING
Come out to the country - Visit the many shops along the way for unique gift ideas!
To find out more about
these speciality shops visit
www.smicksburg.net
House of
Memories
Follow
Follow
Follow
the
Signs
theSigns
Signs
the
tothe
the
to
the
to
Smicksburg
Smicksburg
Smicksburg
Areafor
for
Area
for
Area
Speciality
Speciality
Speciality
Holiday
Holiday
Holiday
Shopping!
Shopping!
Shopping!
The finest quality
Amish Heirloom
Furniture Smicksburg
has to offer.
• Candies
Plus•:Jams
• Jellies
• Cheeseballs • Dips
• Amish Butter and More
Perfect for Holiday Parties
Smicksburg Stop &
our new
814-257-8027 seeinventory
Tis the Season for Holiday Shopping in the Country.
owntownSmicksburg
DAmish
Country
Where Unique
Holiday Gifts
Are Found!
Large Selection of
•Solid Oak Gliders
•Bedroom Furniture
•Children’s Wooden
Toys & Furniture
•Gourmet Jams
and Canned
Specialty Foods
Visit us
BLACK FRIDAY!
In Store Specials!
HOCKEY TICKET GIVEAWAY
Open 7 Days a Week
www.smicksburgfurniture.com
Smicksburg, PA 814.257.8696
at The Farm in Smicksburg
Visit Our
Showroom
Today!
Handcrafted
Country and
Primitive Items,
Antiques and
Unique Collectibles,
And Much More
primitiveped@yahoo.com
25 Eileen Drive • Smicksburg, PA
814-257-8407
NOW OPEN
Handcrafted Wood
Furniture & Gifts
Gifts
for
Kids
Primitive
Peddler
Indiana Mall Location
724-465-2919
Gourmet Fudge
10-25% Off
Christmas Jewelry
Great Stocking
Stuffers
Gourmet Quiche
Speciality
Sandwiches
Speciality Breads
Taking Orders for
COOKIE TRAYS
…and LOTS more
Monday - Saturday
11 am - 4 pm
Sunday Noon - 4 pm
814-257-8035
Pittsburgh Mills Location
Rte. 28 S.
724-274-5901
Downtown Smicksburg
Tours, Tasting, Sales
Holiday Gift Items
Holiday Gift Baskets &
Private Label Wine
Nov. 25th
Black Friday
All Wines
20% Off
1 Day Only All
3 Stores
WINDGATE HAS GREAT
HOLIDAY GIFTS!
✬ Gift Baskets
✬ Private Label
✬ Gift Certificates Available
Give that special someone something
distinct for the Holidays!
www.windgatevineyards.com
814-257-8797
1998 Hemlock Acres Rd.
Smicksburg, PA
Open Daily Noon-5 p.m.
An unforgettable feast for your holiday menu
This holiday, serve an inspired
meal bursting with the rich flavors
of Tuscany. With these recipes — a
moist and tender turkey along
with savory sides — you can create
an unforgettable experience with
family and friends.
Whether you are entertaining a
large crowd or serving up a small
family-style dinner, this Tuscan
Roast Turkey will be the centerpiece of your holiday table. The
juicy flavors and crisp, golden
brown skin come from a Tuscan
Herb Paste made with fresh herbs
and a blend of olive oils.
After you’ve tried Olive Oil and
Herb Mashed Potatoes, you may
never want to go back to plain
mashed potatoes again.
The creamy texture and robust
flavor are a perfect complement
to the turkey.
For another amazing side dish,
to delicious works of art. For more
recipes that will turn any meal into
an unforgettable feast, visit
www.carapelliusa.com.
TUSCAN ROAST TURKEY
TUSCAN ROAST TURKEY
try sweet and salty Brussels
Sprouts with Caramelized Onions
and Prosciutto — it just might be-
’ Tis the season to get on a Honda.
come the family’s new favorite.
The rich taste of olive oil promises to elevate your holiday cooking
Serves 16
1 16-pound young turkey
Kosher salt, to taste
1 cup Tuscan Herb Paste
1 teaspoon fennel seeds,
crushed
2 teaspoons celery salt
3 fennel stalks with fronds,
rough chopped
3 onions, large dice
1 stalk celery, small dice
2¼ quarts chicken stock, divided
3 ounces all-purpose flour
Remove giblets from turkey’s
cavity, rinse cavity and pat dry, set
aside. Season turkey inside and
out with kosher salt.
Need Help Cleaning Your House
For The Holidays?
Let Us Help!
We can clean most anything!
• Residential & Commercial
Cleaning Service
Gift Certificates Available
ServiceMaster
of Indiana County
For a Free Estimate Call 724-465-7008
CALL ABOUT OUR HOLIDAY SPECIALS!
On all FourTrax® Rincon® models
As
low
as
1.99
HARD TO FIND AND
UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS
%
FIXED APR
For 36 months on approved credit*
TOM’S CYCLE
724-349-2211
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wood Sleds • Runner Sleds
Toboggans • Baby Sleds
Much More!
SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS
honda.com UTILITY ATVs ARE RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR RIDERS 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. BE
A RESPONSIBLE RIDER. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, AND
PLEASE RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT. OBEY THE LAW AND READ YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY.
*1.99% Fixed APR financing available for customers who qualify for super preferred credit tier for up to 36 months
through Honda Financial Services. Payment example: 36 monthly payments of $28.64 for each $1,000 financed. Offer
good on all new and unregistered FourTrax Rincon models. Not all buyers may qualify. Higher rates apply for buyers
with lower credit ratings. Offer ends 12/31/11. Check with participating Honda Dealers for complete details. FourTrax®
and Rincon® are trademarks of Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ©2011 American Honda Motor Co. Inc. (11/11) 12-1104
SHANNOCK HARDWARE
634 Main Street, Rural Valley, PA • 724-783-7241
Mix Tuscan Herb Paste with
crushed fennel seeds and celery
salt. Starting at the neck of the
bird, slip your hand between the
meat and the skin to loosen.
Rub half the paste mix under
skin, and rub remaining paste inside the cavity and over the rest of
the turkey.
Place two-thirds of the chopped
onion and fennel stalks inside cavity. Truss bird.
Place turkey in a roasting pan.
Roast at 400°F for 30 minutes.
Reduce temperature to 325°F
and continue cooking the turkey
to an internal temperature of
160°F, approximately 2½ to 3
hours. Baste turkey often during
cooking with juices from pan. If
turkey begins to get too brown,
cover it loosely with aluminum
foil.
As turkey roasts, simmer giblets
(neck, heart and gizzard), the other
one-third of the fennel stalk, onion
mix and diced celery in 1 quart
chicken stock until tender, approximately 1½ hours.
When turkey is done, remove
from roasting pan and set aside to
rest. Degrease roasting pan, reserving 3 ounces of fat to make a
roux.
Deglaze pan with a small
amount of chicken stock. Transfer
stock to a saucepot, and add remaining stock and broth from
giblets. Bring to a simmer and degrease.
Make a blond roux with reserved
fat and flour. Add roux to the liquid, whisking well to prevent
lumps.
Simmer 15 minutes. Strain gravy
through a fine-meshed strainer.
Adjust seasoning.
TUSCAN HERB PASTE
Yield: 2¼ cups
1 tablespoon fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
½ packed cup fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh sage
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¾ cup extra light in taste olive
oil
1 cup Carapelli Premium 100
percent Italian Extra Virgin Olive
Oil
Blend herbs and crushed red
pepper with light olive oil using a
blender or food processor, then
stir in extra virgin olive oil.
Serving ideas: Rub under the
skin of turkey for Tuscan Roast
Turkey. Use to flavor vegetables for
grilling and mushrooms for roasting.
Greenery key to beautiful holiday displays
HERB MASHED POTATOES
A holiday
feast
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH
CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND
PROSCIUTTO
Serves 12
2 pounds fresh Brussels
sprouts, blanched, quartered
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive
oil
1 onion, julienned
1½ ounces prosciutto, sliced
into ½-inch strips
4 tablespoons white balsamic
vinegar
Sea salt
Fresh cracked black pepper
Trim stem end of Brussels
sprouts. Discard wilted outside
leaves. Boil in salted water until
cooked through (about 7 minutes)
and just tender. Shock in ice water.
Quarter the cooled sprouts.
In large skillet over mediumhigh heat, caramelize onions in
olive oil for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from pan.
Place in bowl, mix with prosciutto.
In the same skillet, over high
heat, lightly brown Brussels
sprouts. Add onion-prosciutto
mix, toss.
Deglaze by adding white balsamic vinegar and scraping bottom of
pan. Season with salt and pepper.
OLIVE OIL AND HERB
MASHED POTATOES
Serves 12
10 8-ounce potatoes, (about 5
pounds) peeled and cut in half
3/8 teaspoon white pepper
1½ tablespoons kosher salt
½ cup Tuscan Herb paste
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup heavy cream, warmed
Boil potatoes in salted water.
When cooked tender, mash potatoes. Mix salt and pepper with Tuscan Herb Paste, olive oil and warm
heavy cream. Fold into potatoes.
— Courtesy of Carapelli and
Family Features
Simply swag the garland up and
around your banister, securing it
with florist wire or pretty holiday
ribbon.
I like the garland on my banister
to look random and loose and
haphazard, tucked up at irregular
intervals, which makes it even
easier to put up.
One of my favorite holiday looks
is to loosely twist some pine garland through the arms of the
chandeliers in my study, dining
room and kitchen.
It’s simple to do but looks so
elaborate that people will think
you decorated for hours.
Loop the garland around the
chain of the chandelier, then
tread it in and out a few of the
light fixture’s arms.
I like to leave a bit of garland
hanging down from the fixture,
too. Stop there or embellish the
light fixture with some holiday
ribbon or ornaments.
You can dangle ornaments or
little hanging votive cups from the
chandelier’s arms using fishing
wire if you want an extra-special
display.
Buy a pre-made swag or, if
you’re feeling crafty, make your
own.
Then hang it on an interior or
exterior door. It’s just a little touch
of Christmas, but it adds lots of
cheer.
You could also hang a swag over
a mirror or a piece of artwork
using a door hook meant to hold
wreaths.
I like to use statement-piece
vases in my year-round decorating so I can change them out for
each season.
Statuesque glass vases, for example, are long on drama but take
just seconds to decorate. Insert
some fallen branches and some
greenery picks that feature pine
cones and faux frost. Who knew
that creating a head-turning display could be so easy?
If you have great pottery vases
and urns, turn them into vases for
greenery bouquets this holiday
season.
Start with a fallen branch from
your yard, then fill in with an assortment of picks.
Keep it natural — or, if you want
some glitz and glam, tuck in picks
that feature pearl drops, sequins
or glitter.
When we decorated my dining
room for my fall open house, we
decided to dress up the windows
a bit. We hung a series of wreaths
from holiday ribbon. They looked
sensational. Five minutes —
done!
Do you like to keep beautiful
candlesticks on your dining-room
table or buffet year-round? Give
them a simple holiday makeover.
Just secure some greens to the
center of the candlestick using
florist wire.
I really like to decorate bookcases and hutches, turning dead
space into a fetching display. One
of my favorite things to do at the
holidays is to place faux greens
around the accents I keep on top
of the secretary in my den.
The column has been adapted
from Mary Carol Garrity’s blog at
www.nellhills.com. She can be
reached at marycarol@nellhills.
com.
Christmas Eve Services
Looking for Gift Ideas?
Service of
Lessons & Carols
7:00 p.m. Family Candlelight Service
This season give the gift of health!
Children’s Presentation of the Nativity
The Y has gift certificates available for
membership programs and Mack Park Pool!
For members and non-members,
we have something for everyone!
11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service
YMCA of Indiana County
10:00 a.m. — Service
60 North Ben Franklin Rd., Indiana
724-463-9622 • www.icymca.org
Sunday Worship
GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH
PERFECT FOR EVERYONE
ON YOUR LIST
Childcare Available
Crusader, Chancel & Bell Choirs
Christmas Day Worship
8:30 a.m. — Informal Worship
9:45 a.m. — Sunday School and
(SMASH) Sunday Morning Adult Study Hour
11:00 a.m. — Traditional Worship
Apothecary
Gift Certificates
HOURS: M - F 9AM-5PM, SAT. 9AM-1PM
401 North 4th Street, Indiana, PA 15701
PHONE:
724-349-9170 or 1-888-463-9170
Dynamic Christ-Centered Worship
640 Church Street, Indiana
Phone: 724-349-5556
www.graystonepc.org
The sweet secret to holiday favorites
The holiday season is a perfect
time to share delicious and decadent family recipes with friends
and relatives. This year, introduce
them to new homemade treats
that are sure to quickly become
holiday favorites.
CINNAMON SPICED
CAFÉ LATTE
CHOCOLATE CHIP CANNOLI PIE
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
¾ cup ground Folgers Classic
Roast Coffee
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups cold water
1 14-ounce can sweetened
condensed milk
Whipped cream, as desired
Additional ground cinnamon
Stir together ground coffee and
cinnamon. Brew coffee in coffee
maker using 3 cups cold water.
Pour sweetened condensed milk
into large coffee pot or 1½ -quart
pitcher. Add hot brewed coffee,
stirring until thoroughly blended.
Pour coffee mixture into café
mugs. Top with whipped cream
and sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CANNOLI PIE
Yield: 8 servings
1 9-inch unbaked pie shell,
thawed according to package
directions
Water
Cinnamon sugar
1 15-ounce container ricotta
cheese
condensed milk
1/3 cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
or miniature semi-sweet
chocolate chips
Whipped topping
Heat oven to 350°F. Brush pie
shell very lightly with water; generously sprinkle with cinnamon
sugar.
Stir ricotta cheese, sweetened
condensed milk, powdered sugar
and vanilla in medium bowl until
blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
Pour into pie crust.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until
crust is golden brown. Filling will
appear slightly soft. Cool completely on wire rack. Chill at least 2
hours before serving.
Santa knows where to
find the perfect tree!
➤➤➤ ➤➤➤ ➤➤➤
FRESH-CUT
DAILY
CONTAINER
GROWN
BALLED &
BURLAPPED
Largest Christmas Tree
Selection is at...
Rt. 119, 6 Miles N of Indiana email: gc@musserforests.com
Phone: 724-465-5684 Fax: 724-465-9893
TOM’S
CYCLE KAWASAKI
Get All Your Gift Certificates,
Golf & Spa Packages Now.
724-349-2211
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Do All Your
Holiday Shopping
With ...
CHESTNUT RIDGE
GOLF RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
BFEPS6X5BW
Blairsville, PA
chestnutridgeresort.com
724.459.7191 ext. 126
Holiday
Sale
Dec. 2nd
10am - 6pm
Customer
Appreciation
Days
Dec. 5-22
Gifts For Everyone On Your List!
HUB COMPLEX • 724.357.3145 • 800.537.7916 • WWW.IUPSTORE.COM
Located on the corner of 8th & Washington Sts.
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm • Saturday 12 Noon - 4 pm
Bring This Ad &
Receive A FREE
Medium Hot Coffee
Or Donut With Any
Gift Card Purchase
Of $10 Or Greater.
Offer Expires
December 25, 2011
Holiday recipes with a fun twist
The invitations are arriving. Office parties, family parties, school
parties and the list goes on; it’s a
sign the holiday season is fast approaching.
To make your season a little less
stressful and a lot more delicious,
Snyder’s of Hanover has compiled
the perfect holiday dessert recipes,
all with a unique pretzel twist. So
instead of bringing the typical
cookies and cupcakes, make your
dessert stand out with a trip down
the snack aisle for pretzels.
HOLIDAY PRETZEL WREATH
1 package (about 6 ounces) of
your favorite chocolate (milk,
dark, or white)
1 bag (9 or 10 ounces) of
Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels
(mini’s, thins, or homestyle)
Red and green candies
(chocolate shell candies, jelly
beans, sugar sprinkles)
1 package of red shoestring
licorice
Wax paper
Line a cookie sheet with wax
paper. Melt chocolate in microwave or double boiler; stir.
Using tongs or a fork, dip the pretzels into the chocolate and layer in
a circle, like a wreath, onto the wax
paper.
After the wreath(s) are formed,
use the red and green candies to
sprinkle or place on top of the
wreath(s).
When you have completed the
wreath(s), cool until set. Once the
chocolate has set, use the shoestring licorice to tie into a bow, at
the top of the wreath.
PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL
CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1¾ cups crushed mini pretzels
1 (11.5 ounce) bag semi-sweet
chocolate chunk morsels or chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Beat butter, peanut butter and
sugars until creamed. Add vanilla
and eggs and mix well.
Add flour, baking powder and
baking soda and mix. Finally, add
crushed pretzel pieces and chocolate chunks, mix until combined.
Using a small cookie scoop, place
cookie dough on ungreased cookie
sheets, making sure they are 2
inches apart from each other. Bake
for eight to 10 minutes. Cool on a
wire rack and store in an airtight
container.
Used with permission from butm a m a i m h u n g r y. b l o g s p o t
.com/2009/08/peanut-butterpretzel-chocolate-chunk.html.
FRUIT TART
WITH PRETZEL CRUST
Crust:
3 cups finely crushed Snyder’s
of Hanover Pretzels
2/3 cup sugar
1¼ cups cold butter or margarine
Topping:
1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened
condensed milk
¼ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
1½ cups whipped topping
7 cups assorted fresh fruit,
sliced
In a large bowl, mix crushed
pretzels and sugar. Cut in butter
until mixture resembles coarse
crumbs.
Press into a 9-by-9 brownie pan
or small casserole dish. Bake at 375
for 10 minutes or until set. Cool at
room temperature and then refrigerate for 45 minutes. Meanwhile,
combine milk, lime juice and lime
zest. Fold in whipped topping.
Spread on cold “pizza.”
Top with fruits. Keep refrigerated. The invitations are coming, but
now you’re prepared.
For even more fun holiday
recipes visit www.snydersofhan
over.com
— Courtesy of Snyder’s of
Hanover and Family Features
PRETZEL WREATH
10% OFF COUPON
Present this coupon for 10% Off
your procedure of choice:
KIM HATCHER, MD
FELLOW, AMERICAN SOC.
FOR LASER MED & SURGERY
• Botox
• Microdermabrasion
• Lipo-Light Localized
Fat Reduction
• Laser Removal
Unwanted Hair,
Tattoos, Vascular
One coupon per individual. Expires 1-31-12.
724-349-7980
1265 WAYNE AVE. SUITE 107
119 Professional Center
Indiana, PA
Strike Up
Some Fun For
The Holidays
Gift Certificates from
Mohawk Lanes make
great gifts for family
entertainment,
bowling equipment
& holiday parties!
1924 Oakland Ave., Indiana
• 724-463-7443
<
/
(
9
,
/
7
6
2
0
(
7+ ,)76
2)*
&HGULF:DWVRQHW%LMRX&UHROH)HEUXDU\
3LWWVEXUJK6\PSKRQ\2UFKHVWUD)HEUXDU\
'H3XH%URWKHUV%DQG)HEUXDU\
)DVW)HHW,QGLD-D]]6XLWHV0DUFK
0QR]LO%UDVV0DUFK
&RUGLV$SULO
%URDGZD\<RXQJ)UDQNHQVWHLQ$SULO
%HUQDGHWWH3HWHUV0D\
For one month only—November 14-December
14—we are making tickets available on line for all
series events. You will receive your order within 5
business days and in plenty of time for the holiday.
Call the Lively Arts at 724-357-2787 (ARTS) or visit
iup.edu/livelyarts.
,83('8
/,9(/<$576
The sweet secret to holiday favorites
Garnish with whipped topping, if
desired.
BANANA-MANGO BREAD
PUDDING WITH SAUCE
Yield: 10 servings
Bread Pudding
No-Stick Cooking Spray
8 cups lightly packed 3/4-inch
challah bread cubes
2½ cups diced fresh mango (2
to 3 mangos)
2 medium bananas, halved
lengthwise and sliced
4 large eggs, at room
temperature
condensed milk
1 9.6-ounce can mango nectar
(about 1¼ cups)
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Spiced Sour Cream
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Coconut Caramel Sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup firmly packed light
brown sugar
1 cup unsweetened coconut
milk
½ cup sweetened coconut
flakes, toasted
Heat oven to 325°F. Coat 13 x 9inch baking dish with no-stick
cooking spray.
one stop shopping for
all your holiday gifts
over 50 stores plus a
variety of holiday vendors
To make Bread Pudding: Combine bread cubes, mango and bananas in large bowl. Whisk together eggs, sweetened condensed
milk, mango nectar, milk, butter,
vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in medium bowl. Pour over
bread mixture, stirring until thoroughly moistened. Let stand 30
minutes. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or
until set in center. Cool slightly in
pan on wire rack.
To make Spiced Sour Cream: Stir
sour cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger until blended.
To make Coconut Caramel
Sauce: Cook butter and sugar in
small saucepan over medium-low
heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Whisk in coconut milk. Bring to a
boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and
simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until
slightly thickened. Remove from
heat. Cover and keep warm.
To Toast Coconut: Spread coconut on a microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on high 2 to 4 minutes
or until lightly toasted, tossing the
coconut with a fork after each
minute. To avoid overbrowning,
remove from plate immediately.
To serve: Spoon Bread Pudding
into shallow serving bowls. Drizzle
with Coconut Caramel Sauce. Top
with a dollop of Spiced Sour
Cream. Sprinkle with coconut.
Serve immediately.
ICE CREAM CONE SUNDAE
FUDGE
Yield: 64 pieces
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Crisco Original No-Stick
Cooking Spray
CINNAMON SPICED CAFÉ LATTE
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate
chips
1 cup bittersweet chocolate
chips
condensed milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Dash of kosher salt
1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts,
chopped
¾ cup coarsely chopped sugar
ice cream cones
¾ cup white baking chips
½ cup well-drained chopped
maraschino cherries
Line an 8-inch square baking
pan with foil, extending the foil
over the edges of the pan. Coat foil
with no-stick cooking spray.
Combine semi-sweet chocolate
chips, bittersweet chocolate chips
and sweetened condensed milk in
medium saucepan. Cook over low
heat, stirring constantly, until
chocolate is melted and mixture is
ICE CREAM CONE SUNDAE FUDGE
smooth when stirred. Remove
from heat; cool 5 minutes.
Stir in peanuts, chopped sugar
cones, white chocolate chips and
cherries until thoroughly blended.
Spread in prepared pan. Cover and
chill 3 hours or until firm.
Remove fudge from pan by lifting edges of foil. Peel off foil. Cut
into 1-inch pieces.
— The J.M. Smucker Company
and Family Features
AGING SERVICES, INC.
“Offering Exercise for the MIND & BODY”
2334 Oakland Ave., Indiana
724-349-6110
www.indianamallpa.com
Exercise Class
Water Aerobics
Walking
Nutrition Education
Computer Class
Games • Crafts
Health & Wellness
Speakers
Free Monthly Blood
Pressure Screenings
~ Social Center Locations ~
HOMER CENTER
Holy Protection of
Mary Byzantine Church
(Open Thursdays Only)
1-800-442-8016
ARMAGH
Armagh Fire Hall
(Open Tues. Only)
1-800-442-8016
AULTMAN
Aultman Fire Hall
(Open Wed. Only)
1-800-442-8016
INDIANA
1001 Oak Street
Indiana, PA
724-465-2697
MAHONING HILLS
19298 Rt. 119
Hwy. North
Punxsutawney, PA
724-286-3099
TWO LICK
450 Franklin Street
Clymer, PA
724-254-9820
SALTSBURG*
212 Point Street
Saltsburg, PA
724-639-9055
CHESTNUT HILLS*
26 Heybert Drive
Blairsville, PA
724-459-5251
Promoting and Preserving Independence and Healthy Living for Older Adults Today – Tomorrow – Always
* Chestnut Hills and Saltsburg open one evening per week
DON’T JUST CONQUER WINTER,
INTIMIDATE IT
221 HP
LS 27 CCHP
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
277cc Cub Cadet® OHV
27 US Tons of Ram Pressure
25” Log Capacity
15 Second Cycle Time
Flip-Down Jack Stand
Diamond-Tread Steel Fenders
2-Year Limited Residential Warranty
MSRP: $1,899
SALE PRICE:
$
*
1,699
528 SWE
MSRP: $1,299
SALE PRICE:
$
*
1,099
• 277cc Cub Cadet® OHV
4-Cycle Engine
• 28” Clearing Width
• 12” Intake Height
• Steerable Wheel/Positive
Traction Drive System
• Power Steering/Trigger
Zero-Turn Posi-Steer™
• Optional Heated Hand Grips
• In-Dash Headlight
• 16”x6.5” X-TRAC™ Tires
• COOL BLUE™ RustResistant, Non-Marking,
Reversible Skid Shoes
• Push-Button Electric Start
• 3-Year Limited Residential &
1-Year Limited Commercial
Warranty
930 SWE
MSRP: $1,799
SALE PRICE:
$
*
1,599
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
179cc Cub Cadet® OHV 4-Cycle Engine
21” Clearing Width • 13” Intake Height
Push-Button Electric Start
Auger-Assist Drive System • Gull Wing Handle
High-Impact/Clog-Resistant Chute
8”x2” Cub Cadet® Tires
EZ/190° Pitch Control
3-Year Limited Residential & 1-Year
Limited Commercial Warranty
MSRP: $550
SALE PRICE:
$
*
499
• 357cc OHV 4-Cycle Cub
Cadet® Engine
• 22” Intake Height
• Push-Button Electric Start
• 6 Forward/2 Reverse
Speeds
• Remote Pitch Control/
Crank Chute Rotation
• Deluxe COOL BLUE™ RustResistant, Non-Marking,
• 16”x6.5” X-TRAC™ Tires
• Posi-Steer™ Power
Steering/Trigger
1-Year Commercial Warranty
726 TDE
MSRP: $1,499
SALE PRICE:
$
*
1,199
• 208cc OHV 4-Cycle Cub
Cadet® Engine
• 21” Clearing Height
• Push-button Electric Start
• 6 Forward/2 Reverse
Speeds
• 4-Way Pitch Control &
Chute Rotation
• Deluxe COOL BLUE™ RustResistant, Non-Marking,
• Steerable Track Drive
• Posi-Steer™ Power
Steering/Trigger
1-Year Commercial Warranty
CUB CADET PRODUCTS ARE THE BEST IN THEIR CLASS. AND SO ARE CUB CADET DEALERS.
(1) FINANCING AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS. NOT ALL BUYERS QUALIFY. MINIMUM PURCHASE PRICE REQUIREMENT APPLIES. SEE STORE OR CUBCADET.COM FOR IMPORTANT DETAILS. MINIMUM MONTHLY
PAYMENTS REQUIRED. VALID ON PURCHASES MADE BETWEEN 9/14/11 - 12/31/11. TRANSACTION FINANCE CHARGES MAY APPLY. SEE YOUR CUB CADET RETAILER FOR DETAILS OR GO TO CUBCADET.COM FOR
FULL DISCLOSURE. FINANCING SUBJECT TO GE MONEY APPROVAL. PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
* Product Price - Actual retail prices are set by dealer and may vary. Taxes, freight, setup and handling charges may be additional and may vary. Models subject to limited availability.
† As rated by engine manufacturer. Specifications and programs are subject to change without notice.
*Cub Cadet Commercial products are intended for professional use only. †As Rated By Manufacturer
1429 Rt. 22 Hwy West, Blairsville, PA
(724) 459-7460
2030 Shelly Drive, Indiana, PA
(724) 465-9965
DEBNAR’S Pools & Spas, Lawn & Garden
HOLIDAY MEMORIES
Services Provided By
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is a healthcare profession that provides
service to individuals whose lives have been disrupted by
physical injury, illness or developmental problems. Indiana Total
Therapy (ITT) specializes in occupational therapy that utilizes a
comprehensive assessment and treatment to promote
restoration of function and/or reversal of injury to maximize
performance of daily activities.
Diagnoses treated by OT
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
Hand Injuries
Upper Extremity Fractures
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tendonitis/DeQuervains
Tendon Lacerations/Repairs
Amputations
Arthritis
CVA
Lymphedema
Breast Cancer
Neurological Impairment
Parkinson’s
Developmental Delay
Autism
Services & Programs
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
Hand/UE Therapy
Custom & Prefabricated Splints
Wound Care
Edema Management
Pre-work Screening
Work Hardening
Pediatric/Sensory Integration
Wheelchair Clinic
Cognitive Testing & Treatment
Pre-Drivers Evaluations
ADL Retraining
Adaptive Equipment
Assessment
◗ Joint Protection/Energy
Conservation
◗ Ergonomics
*Not all above services provided at each clinic.
Alanna Bosley
OTR/L, CLT
“Sending care packages
to our troops.”
- Kimberly Yurko ¢ȱȱĜȱȱȱ
Morale Booster
Chris Hudock
OTR/L
ITT West
2010 Shelly Drive
Indiana, PA
724-349-2276
From all of us at First Commonwealth Bank®, wishing you a
¢ȱęȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱ ȱǯ
ITT East
835 Hospital Road
Indiana, PA
724-357-7068
ITT Blairsville
IRMC at
Chestnut Ridge
Blairsville, PA
724-459-1770
FCB Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender.

Gifts and décor to make for the holidays

Transcription

Similar documents

Head Teacher`s Message - Mr Jonathan Moore

Shopping Season Begins... And so do our

The RC Laundromutt is now open!!! 201 S. 18th Street Philadelphia

View in Full Screen Mode - The Wapakoneta Daily News

Footed Pajamas for Adults

PCMCU MCECU - PCM Credit Union

Our NEWSLETTER - Out of the Box

Holiday Inn Express Fact Sheet - Q3 2014

Violet`s Porch - Jefferson Township Public Library

314046 FSR 2014 catalogue