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Buying tips for bargain-hunting travelers

As the new year commences, many of us find ourselves taking to the skies or roads on trips for business and pleasure. At this busy time of the year, many people find themselves hustling and bustling to new locales for work or play. As an expert appraiser, people often ask me what items are worth at locations around the world. When I travel - and I travel a lot - I often meet people who ask me what is a good buy or how to spot a bargain. Here's the 411 on what to shopping for cool collectibles in many parts of the world.When collectors travel to various parts of the world, here are some ...

She did it!

MCALISTERVILLE - Three years ago this month Tammy Book, of McAlisterville, stood in front of a dressing room mirror and felt total disgust."Nothing fit. So I went home," Book said.Book told her teenage daughter that night that she seriously needed to lose weight. She had reached her highest weight ever, and this time she had to make the effort.On numerous occasions prior to this announcement, Book a mother of six, had said she would lose weight. Countless attempts failed.But it was later that year when she bid on a gift certificate to a local fitness and weight loss program that she made ...

Malta Home to be razed

GRANVILLE - It has been there since the 1920s, but by the end of the year, the Malta Home in Granville Township will no longer be standing.The building was planned and designed by the Knights in the Order of Malta of Pennsylvania and the local chapter.The knights were a society created in Middle Ages, with just a few in Pennsylvania. At first, many knights were from the noble classes, but today, knights come from all walks of life.The Knights of Malta have kept their moral values, which are characterized by the spirit of service, sacrifice and discipline.Today's knights fight against ...

From the Latin term adventus, Advent means "the arrival." For centuries, Advent has been a time of spiritual reflection for Christians in anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ.It is believed that the period of Advent has been observed since about the 4th century AD. In the early days of observing Advent, the time frame lasted from the feast day of Saint Martin, held on Nov. 11, until Christmas Day, which takes place on Dec. 25.Similar to the springtime season of Lent, Advent once included a six-week long fast for believers, however, that has since been discontinued.By the 6th ...

Make safety a priority when hanging the lights

With the Thanksgiving holiday now behind us, many households will begin to decorate for Christmas. While hanging the lights, wreaths and garland to make your home merry and bright, it is also important to make it safe.For indoor decor, purchase lights and electrical decorations from reputable retailers that have been approved for safe use by nationally recognized testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, Intertek, or Canadian Standards Association.Consider purchasing LED lights, which use less energy and run cooler than traditional incandescent lights.Before decorating ...

Hello … who’s calling?

MIFFLINTOWN - The past month has seen a flurry of telephone scams aimed at senior citizens in central Pennsylvania.Tpr. David McGarvey, public information officer at the State Police barracks Hollidaysburg, said there are different variations of the scam, but one aspect remains constant - a demand for money. Police issued a warning to the public about such scams late last month.The scams all begin with a telephone call in which the person at the other end of the line claims to be, among other things, either an Internal Revenue Service agent, someone from the sheriff's office or an out of ...