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CIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015 3
DIY auto-care kits double as great gifts
S ome practical gifts HOLIDAY MEMORIES
are more meaning-
ful over the long Motivate some Sledding, candle lights
run than a novelty car owners to and a special star
or romantic item. Nothing stop hibernating
here is likely to spark during the winter Fifteen years ago, I
amorous notions, but it and get going on moved to Pittsburgh, and
might motivate some car along with me came my
memories of growing up on
owners to stop hibernating do-it-yourself the South Side of Bethle-
hem.
during the winter and get projects.
going on do-it-yourself When it snowed, the city
blocking off the steep hill of
projects that many vehi- the 900 block of Fifth Street
would allow the neigh-
cles need and just about (often in 10 minutes or so). borhood children, including Contributed photo
my sister, Pat, and me, to go Many years ago, this Christmas
any car owner can do. Changing these filters sledding at night — under star graced a home in South
the watchful eyes of parents Bethlehem. Now it appears in a
Digital tire pressure annually means that the and neighbors. As soon as Pittsburgh convent’s window
we saw those barricades during the holiday season.
gauge: They are widely engine and the vehicle appear on the street, the
sleds were pulled out from star has come with me and
regarded as more accurate occupants can all breathe our basement. shines every Christmas
from my window at Mt.
than pencil-type gauges easier. Living on the corner of Assisi Convent in Pitts-
Fifth and Hayes streets, my burgh.
and easier to read. The real Gift with strings at- parents, Zoltan and Caro-
line Papp, always made My sister, Pat Bedics,
benefit: Checking air pres- tached: The recipient is sure our family kept the and her husband, Steve,
Moravian tradition of a carry on the tradition of a
sure on a regular basis will Eastwood entitled to a $25 gift cer- candle in every window. candle in every window at
Mom and Dad are both their home on Wedgewood
help extend tire life and A digital tire pressure gauge, like this one by Eastwood, can lead to tificate to an auto parts gone now, and the family Road. But, as for the sled-
spot small problems before more accurate readings and help extend tire life. home has been sold; how- ding tradition — due to
store (more if you’d like to ever, my parents’ Christmas time and age, that will
remain in the memory
they leave you stranded. be generous) if they read books!
Headlight restoration time and elbow grease, can locks and window tracks). the maintenance section of Sister Carol Ann Papp
OSF, Pittsburgh
kit: After several years of restore the lenses to like- Engine and cabin air their vehicle owner’s man-
service, plastic headlight new condition. filters: In addition to an ual, paying particular
lenses become hazy and Vital lubricants: Spray engine air filter, most attention to the mainte-
foggy from the elements, cans of white lithium vehicles have climate- nance schedule. That way
especially on vehicles that grease and silicone lubri- system filters that clean they will know what main-
spend most of the time cant and some graphite the air before it goes into tenance should be done
outdoors. Having them lock lubricant will get the the interior. Both filters and at what time and mile-
cleaned professionally can recipient in the spirit of generally need to be age intervals. Even better,
cost more than $100, and lubing hinges, locks and changed every two years when they go to a repair
new (or even used) head- window tracks so they (probably sooner in large shop, they won’t get talked
light lenses are more ex- work better and don’t urban areas or dusty into paying for things they
pensive. If the lenses are squeak and groan. Added areas). Dealerships and don’t need, such as a cool- Images of life-long putz
cloudy, new headlight bonus: It will help them repair shops might charge ing system flush or fresh
bulbs won’t help. Several kick the bad habit of using $50 to $75 for a filter that transmission and power tradition never fade
DIY headlight restoration WD-40 on everything, is available for $25 at a steering fluid every 30,000
kits are available for less including where they parts store, and they’re miles. My dad, Frank Yost, was lit through holes Dad
was from Austria and very drilled in the wooden plat-
than $25 that, with a little shouldn’t (such as hinges, usually easy to change Tribune Newspapers proud to share the Christ- form and lights he strung
mas putz tradition with our beneath. Of course, the
Let the battle for game choice begin ... family. entire scene was on the
platform, which was raised
Picking out a great tion 4/Xbox One — $60. Game, Special Commen- Games/EA) for PC/PlayS- In the center of our putz and edged with a simulated
game is easy. Just grab Best Action Game, dation for Graphics: tation 4, Xbox One — was a fresh tree surrounded brick paper border.
one of these — the Game Uncharted 4: A Thief’s $70. by the tracks of my sister’s
Critics’ Award Winners Best Online Multiplayer End (Guerrilla Games/ passenger train and my Since my birthday is in
from the 2015 E3 Expo. Game: Star Wars Battle- Sony Computer Entertain- Best Sports Game: freight train. We would January, the display never
Each was named best in ment) for PlayStation 4 — FIFA 16 (EA Canada/EA then carefully place the was dismantled until after
its class, so you know it front (Dice/EA) for PC/ $60 (2016). Sports) for PC, PlaySta- village, always starting my party so it could be
will get the job done for tion 4, Xbox One — from with the Nativity set, enjoyed by all of our visit-
your discerning gamer. PlayStation 4/Xbox One Best Handheld/Mobile $60. which is still a cherished ing family members.
Game: The Legend of possession of mine that is
Best of Show, Best PC — $70. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Best Social/Casual/ now at least 75 years old. With joy and much
Game, Best Role Playing Best Original Game: (Nintendo) for Nintendo Family Game: Super love, each Christmas putz
Game: Fallout 4 (Be- 3DS — $40. Mario Maker (Nintendo After the era of card- erected formed memories
thesda Game Studios/ Horizon Zero Dawn EAD/Nintendo) for Wii U board houses, the ’50s saw that linger forever.
Bethesda) for PC/PlaySta- Best Racing Game: — $60. the advent of the Plastic-
(Guerrilla Games/Sony Need for Speed (Ghost ville village. Each building Rita Y. King,
CTW Features Allentown
Computer Entertainment )
for PlayStation 4 — $60.
Best Console Game,
Best Action/Adventure
Who sayhsayvoeuto do it all?
A family. A career.
It seems everyone is
depending on you.
Let us help! At Phoebe, we know you can’t do it
all. That’s why we are there to support caregivers.
Through community education events, support
groups, and at home services, we can help you
care for your aging parent, family member, or
friend. And, if you want even more assistance,
know that our residential living options are
among the best in the region. Spend time
enjoying your relationship with your loved one,
not caregiving. Leave that part to us. Learn more
about our services at Phoebe.org.
1925 Turner St., Allentown, PA 18104 610.794.5300 | phoebe.org
DIY auto-care kits double as great gifts
S ome practical gifts HOLIDAY MEMORIES
are more meaning-
ful over the long Motivate some Sledding, candle lights
run than a novelty car owners to and a special star
or romantic item. Nothing stop hibernating
here is likely to spark during the winter Fifteen years ago, I
amorous notions, but it and get going on moved to Pittsburgh, and
might motivate some car along with me came my
memories of growing up on
owners to stop hibernating do-it-yourself the South Side of Bethle-
hem.
during the winter and get projects.
going on do-it-yourself When it snowed, the city
blocking off the steep hill of
projects that many vehi- the 900 block of Fifth Street
would allow the neigh-
cles need and just about (often in 10 minutes or so). borhood children, including Contributed photo
my sister, Pat, and me, to go Many years ago, this Christmas
any car owner can do. Changing these filters sledding at night — under star graced a home in South
the watchful eyes of parents Bethlehem. Now it appears in a
Digital tire pressure annually means that the and neighbors. As soon as Pittsburgh convent’s window
we saw those barricades during the holiday season.
gauge: They are widely engine and the vehicle appear on the street, the
sleds were pulled out from star has come with me and
regarded as more accurate occupants can all breathe our basement. shines every Christmas
from my window at Mt.
than pencil-type gauges easier. Living on the corner of Assisi Convent in Pitts-
Fifth and Hayes streets, my burgh.
and easier to read. The real Gift with strings at- parents, Zoltan and Caro-
line Papp, always made My sister, Pat Bedics,
benefit: Checking air pres- tached: The recipient is sure our family kept the and her husband, Steve,
Moravian tradition of a carry on the tradition of a
sure on a regular basis will Eastwood entitled to a $25 gift cer- candle in every window. candle in every window at
Mom and Dad are both their home on Wedgewood
help extend tire life and A digital tire pressure gauge, like this one by Eastwood, can lead to tificate to an auto parts gone now, and the family Road. But, as for the sled-
spot small problems before more accurate readings and help extend tire life. home has been sold; how- ding tradition — due to
store (more if you’d like to ever, my parents’ Christmas time and age, that will
remain in the memory
they leave you stranded. be generous) if they read books!
Headlight restoration time and elbow grease, can locks and window tracks). the maintenance section of Sister Carol Ann Papp
OSF, Pittsburgh
kit: After several years of restore the lenses to like- Engine and cabin air their vehicle owner’s man-
service, plastic headlight new condition. filters: In addition to an ual, paying particular
lenses become hazy and Vital lubricants: Spray engine air filter, most attention to the mainte-
foggy from the elements, cans of white lithium vehicles have climate- nance schedule. That way
especially on vehicles that grease and silicone lubri- system filters that clean they will know what main-
spend most of the time cant and some graphite the air before it goes into tenance should be done
outdoors. Having them lock lubricant will get the the interior. Both filters and at what time and mile-
cleaned professionally can recipient in the spirit of generally need to be age intervals. Even better,
cost more than $100, and lubing hinges, locks and changed every two years when they go to a repair
new (or even used) head- window tracks so they (probably sooner in large shop, they won’t get talked
light lenses are more ex- work better and don’t urban areas or dusty into paying for things they
pensive. If the lenses are squeak and groan. Added areas). Dealerships and don’t need, such as a cool- Images of life-long putz
cloudy, new headlight bonus: It will help them repair shops might charge ing system flush or fresh
bulbs won’t help. Several kick the bad habit of using $50 to $75 for a filter that transmission and power tradition never fade
DIY headlight restoration WD-40 on everything, is available for $25 at a steering fluid every 30,000
kits are available for less including where they parts store, and they’re miles. My dad, Frank Yost, was lit through holes Dad
was from Austria and very drilled in the wooden plat-
than $25 that, with a little shouldn’t (such as hinges, usually easy to change Tribune Newspapers proud to share the Christ- form and lights he strung
mas putz tradition with our beneath. Of course, the
Let the battle for game choice begin ... family. entire scene was on the
platform, which was raised
Picking out a great tion 4/Xbox One — $60. Game, Special Commen- Games/EA) for PC/PlayS- In the center of our putz and edged with a simulated
game is easy. Just grab Best Action Game, dation for Graphics: tation 4, Xbox One — was a fresh tree surrounded brick paper border.
one of these — the Game Uncharted 4: A Thief’s $70. by the tracks of my sister’s
Critics’ Award Winners Best Online Multiplayer End (Guerrilla Games/ passenger train and my Since my birthday is in
from the 2015 E3 Expo. Game: Star Wars Battle- Sony Computer Entertain- Best Sports Game: freight train. We would January, the display never
Each was named best in ment) for PlayStation 4 — FIFA 16 (EA Canada/EA then carefully place the was dismantled until after
its class, so you know it front (Dice/EA) for PC/ $60 (2016). Sports) for PC, PlaySta- village, always starting my party so it could be
will get the job done for tion 4, Xbox One — from with the Nativity set, enjoyed by all of our visit-
your discerning gamer. PlayStation 4/Xbox One Best Handheld/Mobile $60. which is still a cherished ing family members.
Game: The Legend of possession of mine that is
Best of Show, Best PC — $70. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Best Social/Casual/ now at least 75 years old. With joy and much
Game, Best Role Playing Best Original Game: (Nintendo) for Nintendo Family Game: Super love, each Christmas putz
Game: Fallout 4 (Be- 3DS — $40. Mario Maker (Nintendo After the era of card- erected formed memories
thesda Game Studios/ Horizon Zero Dawn EAD/Nintendo) for Wii U board houses, the ’50s saw that linger forever.
Bethesda) for PC/PlaySta- Best Racing Game: — $60. the advent of the Plastic-
(Guerrilla Games/Sony Need for Speed (Ghost ville village. Each building Rita Y. King,
CTW Features Allentown
Computer Entertainment )
for PlayStation 4 — $60.
Best Console Game,
Best Action/Adventure
Who sayhsayvoeuto do it all?
A family. A career.
It seems everyone is
depending on you.
Let us help! At Phoebe, we know you can’t do it
all. That’s why we are there to support caregivers.
Through community education events, support
groups, and at home services, we can help you
care for your aging parent, family member, or
friend. And, if you want even more assistance,
know that our residential living options are
among the best in the region. Spend time
enjoying your relationship with your loved one,
not caregiving. Leave that part to us. Learn more
about our services at Phoebe.org.
1925 Turner St., Allentown, PA 18104 610.794.5300 | phoebe.org
