Gaylord Popp October 2019

OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS!

FALL FAMILY FUN DECORATEYOUR HOUSEWITH YOUR OWN CREATIONS!

Ben Gaylord was the master of ceremonies for Troop 33’s court of honor. Ben was a Cub Scout for four years and has now been a Boy Scout for three years. He is pictured here at the court of honor with Rich Bassett, advancement chair.

“I found a stray kitten about six years ago and took her to the shelter. When I saw all the animals that were looking for homes and care, I couldn’t help but get involved. I started out helping with fundraising at EASEL, and after about a year or so, I helped run the fundraising committee and volunteered in various other aspects of the shelter.” –Bria Merlino pony tails that they will send to “Wigs for Kids” in order to make THREE wigs for children in need! I am very happy that I am able to share this story with everyone in the hopes that someone else will feel the same passion and endeavor to do the same.” -Kim Kim, our senior legal assistant in workers’ comp, cut and donated her hair after years of growing to be used for wigs for children with cancer. “Bria referred me to Studio One, Route 1, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, a local hair studio where everyone is so nice and friendly, offering hot and cold beverages, etc. They really make you feel at home in this salon. The owner and stylist, Lori, was able to cut three large, 17-inch-long

The leaves are turning, the weather is changing, and the holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s time to bring out the fall decor! To make this season especially memorable for your family, create your own decorations with these fun ideas below. PINE CONE PAINTING Go on a family walk through the park to pick up a few fallen pine cones or take a quick trip to the store to buy a bag. Once everyone has their own hand-picked pine cone, grab a paintbrush and a few colors and have at it! For extra flair, add some fixings like glitter, beads, sequins, string, and more. LEAF PAINTING Take a trip outside with the kids to pick out some large, unbroken leaves, then head back inside and get creative! You can pull out the construction paper and paint trees, using handprints and “arm prints” as the trunks and branches. Paint the leaves you found to spruce up your trees or use them as decorations on their own. You can also use them for leaf printing or leaf pressing. FUN FINGER FOOD When you’ve got multiple friends and family members coming over and you need snacks, edible decorations are the way to go. You can get a little creative and make elaborate treats, or you can opt for delicious and easy-to-make finger foods with your kids. A good starting treat for your family is a batch of pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats. Add orange food coloring to the mix and get your kids to shape the treats like pumpkins before using a few pretzel sticks to make sturdy stems. THANKSGIVING CRAFTS Thanksgiving is only a month away, and your possibilities for holiday- themed crafts are endless with just a few supplies like paper, scissors, markers, and string. You can make turkey placemats, tissue paper trees, pumpkin garlands, paper pumpkins, or leaf mobiles to hang from the ceiling. Compile a list of ideas and have your kids pick out which craft they want to do first, then get to work together to create as many decorations as you want to display for Turkey Day.

With these engaging craft ideas, the whole family will be eager to make their own decorations and show them off for months to come!

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