Many people are not aware that, when our troops are deployed in
the service of our great nation, they are not provided with
things such as toothpaste and toothbrushes, razors, deodorant,
lip balms, innersoles; the basic things that we civilians take
for granted.  And, in addition to being separated from their
families, our troops miss the "tastes of home," chocolate chip
cookies, fudge, homemade lollypops, and other treats made with
love by their wives and moms.  They also like to have snacks
that they can carry in their pocket while they are "taking care
of business."  That is why my friend, Nancy Castano, and I are
having a "Support Our Troops" bake sale this Saturday, Nov. 23
at Redner's in Pittston. We will be set up in the entryway
during regular daytime store hours, offering a variety of
culinary delights for sale. Most of the featured bake sale items
have won first place awards at both the Luzerne County Fair and
the Northeast Fair. If people would like to "go the extra mile"
as our troops do every day