Andy Leh in front of one of his historic home’s seven fireplaces (six in working order). The 1798 home is the perfect setting for Leh’s extensive antiques collection.

By Rebecca Hanlon

Andy Leh’s fascination with antiques started as a teenager growing up inCamp Hill.In the summer of 1972, construction crews were digging along 17th Street

when they discovered what was left of a glass-recycling facility. The workingmen would leave at 4 p.m., and the local kids would jump in the pit, digginguntil dark to collect the unwanted bottles for themselves.“It was a summer fad for most kids, but it stuck with me,” said Leh, now

56.It was the start of a 42-year-long obsession with antiques. Even as a young

boy, Leh remembers spending hours in his grandparents’ basement rootingthrough boxes and examining random items—from glasses to stoneware andfurniture.When he started digging up bottles in the streets of Camp Hill, he

unknowingly dug up history.If he found bottles he didn’t want, or duplicates, he would sell them to

friends.At 16, Leh’s father let him drive the family station wagon to the Silver

Spring Flea Market to sell the bottles, using the profits to buy better ones.By early high school, his collection was worth several thousand dollars.“My dad thought I was crazy,” Leh said. “He was angry with me for

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Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesn’t meanit is automatically valuable. I have junk

in my house, my grandmother had junk inher house … sometimes it’s just olderjunk.With those sage words

of wisdom offered to themasses, here are somecreative ideas about whatto do with those keepsakesthat you just can’t partwith but you don’t want tostore away in a plastictub for the rest of yourlife.Objects that have some

value to you on some levelbut that really won’t makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column.Repurposing is very popular now. There

are more people seeking out antiques andthrift-store items in order to reuse orrecycle them than people who just want tocollect for collecting’s sake. Be sure youonly repurpose those objectsthat really are not valuable.Of course, you don’t want to repurpose

that Chippendale side table or a Picassodrawing, so get it checked out before youmove ahead. Once you know that youhave a low-value object, consider somecreative ideas.

Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most

inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the house,attic, or yard sale. Vintage, decorative floralplates can be used at parties and even givenaway to guests as favors. They really spruceup a buffet line, block party, or family get-together.Look around your grandma’s, aunt’s,

and neighbor’s cupboards and see if youcan spot any plates. I have some chippedyet colorful examples from the 1970shanging around my cabinets that would beprime examples for this project.Some creative craft aficionados

have taken such plates, broken them intopieces, and used them in craft projects.Just break the inexpensive plates into 2- to4-inch pieces and then use them as youwould tiles.

Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets. Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece.

Some damaged orchipped plates have beenrecycled into a decorativeconcrete frame around thekids’ sandbox or kiddiepool area. They will lookgreat stuccoed or gluedonto wooden birdhouses,garden jardinieres orbirdbaths, and trivets. Some folks have used

broken plates as walkwaysleading to a gardenshed or pool house. These

are some great ways to use those damagedand not-so-valuable floral plates and keepthe memories, too.

Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttons—

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It’s been said that nostalgia is hand-picked history. I’d have to agree. I havememories of near-perfect summers andwinters, but whenever Ireach back for a story worthtelling, it’s usually one witha less-than-perfect ending. One of my best friends

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thrilled, ready to start the new year.

The next day we explore more ofNiagara’s winter offerings. After walking farther along the 3-mile

illumination route, we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls, anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara. Dressed in waterproof ponchos

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Although it’s possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway, wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the area’s geography. From up

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The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls, while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls. These two smaller fallsare, in turn, separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland. Finally, since the Niagara Peninsula is

one of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world, we visit InniskillinEstate Winery, an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine. We see thevineyards, where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun; watch a video ofthe production process; and sample threedifferent types of ice wine: Riesling,Cabernet Franc, and Sparkling. We can’t agree on which one we like

best, so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach. If we can’t make it back to Niagaranext year, at least we’ll be able tocelebrate at home—but it won’t be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls.

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Niagara’s Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

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The Falls are illuminated at night, adding tothe festive air of the holiday season.

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Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagara’s

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United States, who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year.

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wasting my money on frivolous stuff.Now, he stands back and smiles, becauseI eventually got him into it, too.”Leh began to study antiques, learning

from older people he’d meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasn’t worth it.From there, he gained an interest in

blue-decorated stoneware, which hefound more interesting than bottles, aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated.“I learned at some point that diversity

is good,” he said. “I got into all avenuesof antiquing, buying painted furniture,iron, glass, pottery, oil paintings, baskets,and china.”While he works full-time as a

salesman estimator, Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctions.He still loves variety, but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks.He looks for ones with special

decorations. Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common, with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird. The rarest finds have moons, cats,or dogs.Leh has close to 100 crocks in his

personal collection and said he can’t evenbegin to count the bottles. No matter

how many he gets, he keeps his findslocal, preferably from York, Lancaster,Dauphin, and Cumberland counties.His fascination with history pushed

him to sell his Shiremanstownhome and move to Dover, YorkCounty, in September. He nowhouses his treasures in a 1798 stonehouse built by Thomas Pettit, theson of a York County founder.The architecture is unparalleled,

Leh said. There are seven fireplaces, thickwindow boxes, and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home.

Situated along the Conewago Creek,the house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983.“I just love history,” he said. “It makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated with.”While antiques became a huge part of

Leh’s life, he slowly made it a familyaffair. His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894,and together, they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome.Over the years, his father’s collection

grew and he started selling things withhis son, sharing a booth at a localantique mart. Soon, they had two boothsand eventually three. The younger Lehno longer has a booth, but his father stillruns one out of Easton, Pa.A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sell

are higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market. He finds better lucksending those to auctions.Visiting one is an experience, he said.“It’s the people, it’s the food, it’s the

trip,” he said. “There’s not an auction Idon’t go to where I don’t know people.”Although antiquing can be expensive,

it doesn’t have to be, Leh said.

TREASURE from page 1

Some of Leh’s antique bottlecollection, including figural

bitters bottles, historical flasks,and early medicine bottles.

Back row, from left, Gaudy Dutch cup andplate, Rabbitware plate, Leeds plate. Center,from left, eagle butter print, pewter master

salt, seated Redware dog, and cow butter print.

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014.

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Community Programs Free and open to the public.

Senior Center ActivitiesSupport Groups Free and open to the public.

Mondays and Wednesdays, noonto 12:45 p.m.Silver Sneakers Class: MuscularStrength and Range of MovementLiving Well Fitness Center207 House Ave., Suite 107Camp Hill(717) 439-4070

Dec. 5, 7 p.m.New Cumberland Town BandChristmas ConcertTrinity United Methodist Church415 Bridge St., New Cumberlandwww.nctownband.org

Dec. 10, 11:30 a.m.NARFE West Shore Chapter 1465VFW Post 67044907 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg(717) 737-1486www.narfe1465.orgVisitors welcome; meeting is free butfee for food.

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Bosler Memorial Library, 158 W. High St., Carlisle,(717) 243-4642Dec. 1, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. – Monday Bosler Book

Discussion GroupDec. 10, 1 to 2 p.m. – Wicked Wednesday Book

Discussion GroupDec. 26, 1 to 2 p.m. – Just Mysteries! Book Club

Cleve J. Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., CampHill, (717) 761-3900Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Blood Pressure ScreeningsDec. 9, 7 p.m. – Fredricksen Reads: Unwritten by

Charles MartinDec. 15, 7 p.m. – Harp and Handbells Concert

New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza,New Cumberland, (717) 774-7820Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Write On Writers’

Group

Big Spring Senior Center – (717) 776-447891 Doubling Gap Road, Suite 1, NewvilleDec. 15, 9:30 a.m. – History of Santa ClausDec. 18, 11:30 a.m. – Christmas DinnerDec. 19, 10 a.m. – Travel Experiences in Israel by

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Shippensburg Area Senior Center – (717) 300-3563Christ United Methodist Church, 47 E. King St.,ShippensburgMondays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – “Chat It Up” Group

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Sneakers Aerobics ClassThursdays, 12:30 p.m. – Quilting Club

Please contact your local center for scheduled activities.

Dec. 2, 6 p.m.CanSurmount Cancer SupportGroupHealthSouth Acute RehabHospital175 Lancaster Blvd., Mechanicsburg(717) 691-6786

Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m.Too Sweet: Diabetes Support GroupChapel Hill United Church ofChrist701 Poplar Church Road, Camp Hill(717) 557-9041

Dec. 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m.Carlisle Area Men’s Cancer SupportGroupThe Live Well Center3 Alexandria Court, Carlisle(717) 877-7561sirbrady12@gmail.com

Dec. 10, 1 p.m.Parkinson’s Support GroupHealthSouth Rehab Hospital175 Lancaster Blvd., Mechanicsburg(717) 877-0624

Dec. 16, 1 p.m.Caregiver Support GroupMechanicsburg Church of theBrethren501 Gale St., Mechanicsburg(717) 766-8880

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He’s bought many things for morethan $10,000, including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer.But there are a variety of levels at

which people can get involved, headded.Every year he goes to the Baltimore

Bottle Show, where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he did.Some of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles, ready to start acollection they can build on.Many of them can even specialize in

certain bottles, such as medicine bottles,or soda and beer bottles.

“My problem was I specialized ineverything,” he said, laughing. Leh also finds value, not necessarily

in the expensive items, but in the onesthat are the most unusual.“What they were, wherever they came

from, what they were used for—thosestories are what interest me,” Leh said. Early Pennsylvania settlers brought a

little bit of nature into their own homes,he said, painting furniture, pottery, andother decorations.“Those are some of my favorite

items,” he said. “At one point, they wereall close to someone’s heart. And I liketo think I can appreciate them now.”

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Total AL and/or PC Beds: 100Assisted Living Residence: YesPrivate: 100Private Pay: YesSSI Accepted: NoShort-term Lease: YesEntrance Fee/Security Deposit: NoOutdoor Areas/Fitness Center: YesMedication Management: YesOn-call Medical Service: YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available: Yes

Alzheimer’s Care: YesRespite Care: YesSocial Programs: YesHousekeeping/Laundry Service: YesTransportation (Scheduled): YesPersonal Car Permitted: YesPets Permitted: YesComments: One-bedroom suites;secured memory supportneighborhood; skilled nursing – The Oaks.

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Total AL and/or PC Beds: 144Personal Care Home: YesPrivate: YesSemi-private: YesPrivate Pay: YesSSI Accepted: YesShort-term Lease: YesEntrance Fee/Security Deposit: Yes*Part/Totally Refundable: NoOutdoor Areas/Fitness Center: NoMedication Management: YesOn-call Medical Service: No

Health Fee-for-Service Available: NoAlzheimer’s Care: YesRespite Care: YesSocial Programs: YesHousekeeping/Laundry Service: YesTransportation (Scheduled): YesPersonal Car Permitted: YesPets Permitted: YesComments: Beautiful, homelikeenvironment nestled in the heartland ofLancaster County. Specializing in memorysupport. *One-time community fee only.

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Colonial Lodge Community2015 North Reading Road • Denver, PA 17519717-336-5501 • www.coloniallodgepa.com

Total AL and/or PC Beds: 70Personal Care Home: YesPrivate: YesSemi-private: YesPrivate Pay: YesSSI Accepted: Yes*Short-term Lease: NoEntrance Fee/Security Deposit: NoPart/Totally Refundable: NoOutdoor Areas/Fitness Center: YesMedication Management: YesOn-call Medical Service: Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available: NoAlzheimer’s Care: NoRespite Care: YesSocial Programs: YesHousekeeping/Laundry Service: YesTransportation (Scheduled): YesPersonal Car Permitted: YesPets Permitted: NoComments: *SSI depends onavailability. A veteran-approved“home for heroes” facility, all in abeautiful, rural setting.

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Health Fee-for-Service Available: NoAlzheimer’s Care: YesRespite Care: YesSocial Programs: YesHousekeeping/Laundry Service: YesTransportation (Scheduled): YesPersonal Car Permitted: YesPets Permitted: YesComments: Exemplary care in a caring,beautiful environment has beenprovided for more than 140 years. Ourcontinuum includes a hospice program.

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Health Fee-for-Service Available: YesAlzheimer’s Care: YesRespite Care: YesSocial Programs: YesHousekeeping/Laundry Service: YesTransportation (Scheduled): YesPersonal Car Permitted: YesPets Permitted: NoComments: Supportive, encouragingenvironment. Various room types andsuites available. Secure memory careoffered.

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Total AL and/or PC Beds: 64Personal Care Home: YesPrivate: YesSemi-private: NoPrivate Pay: YesSSI Accepted: NoShort-term Lease: YesEntrance Fee/Security Deposit: NoPart/Totally Refundable: NoOutdoor Areas/Fitness Center: YesMedication Management: YesOn-call Medical Service: Yes

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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Central Pennsylvania who keptherself in shape through her love

of playing sports. So, when the Women’s Army Corps

(WAC) was formed in World War II, shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943 andserve her country. The fact that she had astrong background in stenography didn’thurt. Having women in the Army was very

controversial at the time. But she wasdetermined to go. And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach, Fla. Did she have a tough time inbasic? “No, not at all,” she laughs. “They gave

us the same training they gave the guys,and because of all the sports I had played,I was ready for it. I enjoyed every minuteof it.”She was then sent to MacDill Field in

Tampa and was assigned to HeadquartersCompany, where she handled publicrelations for the base. “At MacDill, pilots were being trained

to fly the B-26 medium bomber,” shesays. “It was such an unstable plane thatan unbelievable number of planes werebeing lost. In one 30-day training period,15 planes crashed, leading to thecatchphrase: ‘A plane a day in TampaBay.’” Fortunately, they soon solved that by

adding 6 feet of wingspan and upgradingthe engines. “The other big excitement,” she says,

“was meeting Don Scott, who was tobecome my future husband. He was amember of the base band who played allthe instruments, as needed. He also had awonderful voice and was gifted withperfect pitch. “We got engaged before I shipped out

to the Pentagon, and he went to thePacific, where he and the band played atbases throughout the Pacific.“At the Pentagon, I was astonished to

be put in charge of the OverseasConference Room, where I worked dailywith the Army Chief of Staff, General of

the Army George C. Marshall and laterwith General of the Army Dwight D.Eisenhower, when he became Army chiefof staff. “Officially, the Overseas Conference

Room didn’t exist, because everything thatwent in there was absolutely top secret.“The room had a thick carpet of deep

red with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls. My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world. “Where messages were to be encoded, I

arranged that through the Signal Corps.

Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDR’s Death

Robert D. Wilcox

Salute to a Veteran

please see CHURCHILL page 14

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Health Fee-for-Service Available: NoAlzheimer’s Care: YesRespite Care: NoSocial Programs: YesHousekeeping/Laundry Service: YesTransportation (Scheduled): YesPersonal Car Permitted: YesPets Permitted: NoComments: Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment.

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Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road • Manheim, PA 17545717-665-2445 • www.pleasantviewrc.org

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And I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for action.Later I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meeting.”How did she get selected for such an

important post? “I haven’t the slightest idea,” she says.

“But you know the Army. They don’texplain what they do. They tell you whatyou’re going to do, and you just do it.” What about that call from Winston

Churchill, when he shared hiscondolences over President Roosevelt’spassing? Did she expect to be talking witha famous man like that? With a little smile, she says, “Not

really, but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals. And

when the prime ministercalled, I enjoyed only a fewwords with him beforepassing him on to GeneralMarshall.” By January 1946, she was

a sergeant, and her hitchwas over. All WACs wereasked to reenlist, but sheand her fiancé weredischarged on the same day,Jan. 18, 1946, and shortlythereafter were married. Shebecame Mrs. Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarkedon a wonderful 58 years ofmarried life.The Scotts settled down

to live in Central

Pennsylvania. And sheimmersed herself in a widerange of communityactivities. One close to herheart was serving asexecutive director of thelocal chapter of theMultiple Sclerosis Society. There, she came up

with the idea of aReadathon, during whichchildren would “solve themystery of MS” byreading books for credit.WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which theprogram was presented tothe local children. That film was sent to

the national MS headquarters, who foundthe film so inspiring that they adoptedthe Readathon as a national program,sending copies of the film to MS chaptersacross the U.S. In addition to all her other activities in

the community, in 1991 Scott started anart gallery that she still runs today. However, when asked what she thinks

today about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years ago, shesays with a grin, “At that time, I didn’tthink of it as something so different fromwhat I did every day. But now I morestrongly think of it as a remembrance tobe truly cherished.”

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II.

Pvt. 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field,

Tampa, in 1943.

CHURCHILL from page 13

FOOD from page 6

And with that, he jumped out of bedand said, “I feel great!” After the blood work, we went to the

restaurant, where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food. That week, I wound up with a

monster cold. I knew Bob would getback at me for how I tricked him intogetting better. I stayed in bed—waiting.

He found my grandmother’s quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on me,tenderly snugging it under my chin. Between sneezes I said, “This is the

worst cold I’ve ever had. Go ahead.Make fun of me. I deserve it.”“Yep, you do,” he said, putting on his

jacket and getting the car keys. “Bob, you’re going out when I’m on

my deathbed?”

When he came home, he had a bagwith him. He took out a chicken pot pie,my favorite Kleenex made with aloe, acopy of People magazine, and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream. He propped up our pillows. We spent

the day together, watching MurphyBrown reruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other. So, of course everyone loves Bob.

That’s because we all know that he is justlike this—sensitive, loving,compassionate, and adoring—even whenI don’t have a cold.

Saralee Perel is an award-winning, nationallysyndicated columnist. Her new book isCracked Nuts & Sentimental Journeys: StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance. To find outmore, visit www.saraleeperel.com or emailsperel@saraleeperel.com.

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Car shows aren’t the only events that draw crowdsto Carlisle. OLP EvENtS and Cumberland CountyAging and Community Services joined forces for the15th annual Cumberland County 50plus EXPO, whichbrought out more than 1,000 attendees.“We think it’s a great event. It’s an opportunity for

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ceremony, in which Valerie Pritchett, abc27 newsanchor and the EXPO’s honorary chairperson, andDonna Anderson, president and CEO of On-LinePublishers, presented the 2014 Cumberland CountyOutstanding Senior Award to Marie Garvey of Enola. Garvey was nominated by Denise Moore of

CCACS for her determination and strong work ethicduring her volunteer time spent with APPRISE, theagency’s free health-insurance counseling program. “Her desire to be productive is exemplary,” Moore

wrote in her nomination essay, which Pritchett read tothe crowd.“They tried to surprise me,” said Garvey, “but I

found out [about the award]. If you’re able to helpsomeone or do something, then you should.”Free health screenings covered hearing, bone

density, BMI, glucose, fall prevention, balance, andvision.“We have had an excellent group of people that

have come as attendees, we like the response, and we’rehappy to be a part of it. It gives us greatopportunities,” said Betty Hungerford, HomelandCenter’s director of development.Karen Shenfeld of Carlisle, a first-time attendee of

the 50plus EXPO, enjoyed her day. “There was a lot of information and I’m very happy

that I came,” she said.Seminars offered included “Don’t Go Broke in a

Nursing Home: Tips on How to Create Peace of Mindfor You and Your Family and Make Wise FinancialDecisions” by Aviv S. Bliwas, Esq., and “TreatmentOptions for the Aging Neck and Back: Back Pain,Spinal Stenosis, and Disc Herniations” by Dr. KennethLingenfelter of OSS Health.The day included fun as well. With a full stage line-

up, there was no shortage of entertainment. TheAllenberry Playhouse started things off with scenesand music from their production The MarvelousWonderettes, which transported the audience back to1968. Judy McMillen brought Zumba Gold to the EXPO

and demonstrated easy-to-follow moves for olderadults looking to stay active with modified, low-impact movements. Many spectators participated,

moving to the music from their seats by followinginstruction and the beat.Ryan Bridge, a.k.a., “The Bug Man,” shared his

passion for entomology as he explained in hissignature, fun style why insects are both interestingand important.Jerry Mitchell, education and outreach specialist

from the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General,shared his presentation on senior scams and howseniors can protect themselves against fraud andfinancial exploitation. A noted headline performer, Matt Macis delighted

the crowd with his humor and memorable song-and-dance performances. With the changing seasons upon us, Michael A.

Hasco, a member of the American Institute of FloralDesigners and a degree holder in floral design andinterior plantscape design, showed guests how to createa seasonal, mixed container using annual andperennials with a variety of colors and textures.“I came last year because a friend asked me to; this

year, I came because I really wanted information and Igot it. I enjoyed it all,” said Carol Longenecker of NewKingston. “I have met a lot of wonderful people herethat I never would have [happened] to meet.”For more information on OLP EvENtS’ spring 2015

50plus EXPOs, call (717) 285-1350 or visitwww.50plusexpopa.com.

Carlisle Expo Center Booms with Baby Boomers and Seniors

Principal Sponsors:

Visitor Bag Sponsor:Carlisle Regional Medical Center

EXPO Guide Sponsor:Ascendant Home Health Care

Seminar Sponsors:Law Offices of Aviv S. Bliwas, LLC

OSS Health

Media Sponsors:abc27 • The Sentinel • WHP580 • WIOO • WPFG

Supporting Sponsors:Bethany Village at Home • Emeritus at Creekview • Everence FinancialGateway Health • Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Patron Sponsor:Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania

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From left, Valerie Pritchett, abc27 news reporter andthe EXPO’s honorary chairperson; Marie Garvey of

Enola, 2014 Cumberland County Outstanding SeniorAward recipient; Terry Barley, director of CumberlandCounty Aging & Community Services; and Donna

Anderson, president of On-Line Publishers.

16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews › www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com