Contact EARS Installs Anna Reeher as President
Anna Reeher of Volant was installed as new president of Contact EARS executive board at the annual Christmas dinner at The Villa. Her one year term begins January, replacing Ruth Ray. Other new officers from New Castle include Nadine Hutchison as VP Irene Walters as secretary and Karen Gish as treasurer.
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Contact Ears Board
Anna Reeher
Volant
Contact Ears
Villa
Reeher
Ruth Ray
New Castle
Nadine Hutchison
Irene Walters
Karen Gish
Reeder
Jo Patterson
Suzanne Stock
Contact Ears Helpline
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Jerry Berman
Epworth United
Lewis R. Ayers
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co
Jameson Rehabilitation
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Santa and his elves dash to please children
New Castle News reports the holiday rush as Santa and his elves strive to keep pace with eager children. The piece notes festive activities in the lifestyle and education sections, highlighting how toy lists and imagination surge during the season.
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NEW Castle News
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Duracell Kids Choice picks top 10 toys for 199X
The 10th Annual Duracell Kids Choice National Toy Survey names the 10 best kid tested toys after a panel previews fair exhibits and 500 children ages 4 to 11 test and rank them. Top items include Bop It, Light Wars, Kid Cala, Bulldog Dozer and K NEX Ultrabots.
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New York City
Duracell Kids’ Choice
Durcelusa
ToySurvey
Duracell
Michaels Opinion Research Inc
Parker Brothers
DSI Toys
Tiger Electronics
Game.com
Milton Bradley
Bulldog Dozer
Spray FX
Ohio Art
Kid Cala
University Games
K’nex Ultrabots
K’nex
TOYS
Think before you buy with choosing holiday toys
Toy buyers should consider child interests and safety standards before shopping. Ann-Margaret Lar reports guidance from the Ame Toy Manufacturers of American Inc and Pennsy Safe Kids Coalition, detailing labels, age guidelines, non toxic wording, and UL approval.
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Kathy Weber
Lawrenc County Family Center
la Guide
Pennsy Safe Kids Coalition
Talking to kids about holiday gift limits
Parents may face tough budgeting for wish lists as children draft catalogs early. Center for Traumatic Stress in Children at Allegheny General Hospital advises honest conversations, family gifting guidelines, and focusing on one or two special items or creative handmade gifts to reduce stress and preserve the holiday spirit.
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Center For Traumatic Stress In
Allegheny General Hospital
Amarine
Mannarino
Spiegel
Webster’s
Dawn Wells
Toledo
Holiday shopping tips ease stress and save feet
Experts advise comfortable shoes and flat supportive footwear for long store hauls, plus late hours to dodge crowds. Convenience and store services like free gift wrapping and personal shoppers reduce friction, while mindful breaks and relaxation help prevent headaches during the holiday shopping rush.
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Wells
Orthopedic
Foot and Ankle Society
Bill Abbott
Abbott
The
Food Retailing Review
Gail Hanger
National Grocers Association
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