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Why you need to buy these 12 organic fruits and veggies page 4
Also Inside: Keeping your home healthy page 8
Cooking healthy meals page 3
Healthy senior living choices page 3
Easing stress and heartburn page 6
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Living HeaLtHy
May 13, 2009
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Sneak whole grains into dessert The trick to getting your family to eat right isn’t to force-feed them foods you already know they hate. Leave the tofu ice cream or carob-covered rice cakes on the supermarket shelves this season and get creative by incorporating healthful twists into traditional desserts your family already loves. Only one in 10 Americans is getting the recommended amount of whole grain. One way to sneak more whole g r a i n o n t o yo u r f a m i l y ’s plates is to bake it into their favorite desserts. Delectable seasonal treats like fresh berry crisps, fruit breads, ber ry muf fins and scones all can be baked using whole-wheat flour or whole oats. Even that perennial favorite, the chocolate chip cookie can incorporate whole-wheat flour - without your family tasting a difference. If you are new to baking with whole-wheat flour, it can seem overwhelming at first because you can’t automatically substitute it for white flour in most recipes, since it behaves differently. Free recipes incorporating
whole wheat flour into classic recipes can be found online (for example goldmedalwholewheat.com) along with tips to adapt your own recipes using whole wheat flour. However, all whole-wheat flours are not created equal. Dif ferent milling methods can affect the way a certain brand of whole wheat flour works in a recipe, so it’s important to choose the right one when substituting whole wheat flour in baked goods. Some whole-wheat flours are coarse, which can inter-
fere with gluten development in baked goods. But such flours as Gold Medal flour are specially milled to even, medium fine granulation, making them extremely versatile and adaptable for baking breads, pancakes and cookies. Whole-wheat flour cannot always be substituted one-toone for white flour, though. Whole-wheat flour absorbs more liquid than all-purpose flour, so it’s sometimes necessary to increase the liquid in recipes when making a flour substitution.
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies Heat oven to 375 degrees. In Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
large bowl, mix sugars, butter, vanilla and egg until blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips. On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about two inches apart. Bake eight to ten minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool two minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Yields three dozen cookies.
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Parents are the single most influential factor in children’s lives when it comes to their weight, and families can serve as daily support groups during a member’s weight-loss journey. The number of overweight children in the United States has tripled since 1976, proving that hard-to-break bad habits can start at a young age. Overweight preteens and adolescents are more likely to become obese adults who are prone to an increased rate of serious health risks later in life. “About a third of children today are obese starting at age 2,”said Joseph Skelton, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics at Brenner Children’s Hospital and Wake Forest University School of Medicine in WinstonSalem, North Carolina. Skelton, who directs a pediatric obesity program, said, “It’s easier for younger kids to break habits at their age.” He noted that the parenting dynamic comes into play with family involvement in weight loss. “Parents sacrifice for their kids; they’ll eat healthier if it’s for their kids’ sake,” he said. “For children, the family is their built-in support group.” He said, “Support increases your chance of having success
in weight management.” Problems associated with obesity in childhood and adolescence can include having a negative self-image, social withdrawal, and more. Skelton emphasizes the harm of weight-related teasing. “For teens, there’s so much stress around weight issues, both at home and at school,” he said. “At home, if a parent is obese as well, they can almost become enablers of the children. It’s a very complex issue and you can’t just assume that it’s due to laziness.”
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Skelton said that communication is a big part of healthy family meals. “We try to stress to parents to not be short-order cooks. That can be tough. The important thing is to include everyone. Talk about it, discuss which foods are interesting, and plan meals ahead for everyone. If there is a disconnect and someone is left out of the menu, people might go their own way and get in trouble with poor choices. One practical point is to not salt food uniformly while cooking it. Put the salt shaker on the table and let people add their own amount to taste,” he said.
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May 13, 2009
Syracuse Home cares for generations
For more than 158 years, and several generations, Syracuse Home Association has kept a fundamental promise to provide exceptional healthcare. This ideal has been championed through the decades by committed healthcare professionals, volunteers and supporters. Today, Syracuse Home is one of the most highly regarded healthcare centers in central New York, making it the place of choice for today’s seniors. Located in historic and trendy Baldwinsville, Syracuse Home offers a range of programs and care options including a premier short-term rehabilitation program of physical, speech, occupational therapies and more, offered in a top-notch rehab center. McHarrie Towne is a wonderful independent retirement neighborhood, and of course long-term nursing care, for which Syracuse Home has long been held in high esteem, is now provided in a new, modern
80-bed addition. Whether long-ter m care, short-term rehabilitation, or respite care, the comprehensive range of services is customized to meet the unique needs of each resident, and care is provided with compassion and an understanding of comfort and independence. Consistent with its history of continuously evaluating and responding to the changing needs of the community, Syracuse Home has diligently developed a plan to make the facilities, amenities and services relevant to the needs of today’s generation and those of tomorrow. Construction and renovation included replacing and modernizing the skilled nursing center, and increasing the capacity of the rehabilitation program to accommodate the community’s growing need for the quality rehabilitative services provided at Syracuse Home. An integral part of the plan
includes McHarrie Pointe, Syracuse Home’s state-of-the-art assisted living residence which will open in the summer of 2009. “McHarrie Pointe will round out our healthcare campus,” said director of public relations, Audrey Gibbs, as we will offer a complete care continuum for the community with numerous options in beautiful and supportive settings.”
Defining the Care Continuum
Beginning with McHarrie Towne, the thriving retirement neighborhood, people age 62 and better can enjoy their singlelevel home with all maintenance provided. “If the need should arise, individuals and couples may move into one of the architecturally unique apartments at McHarrie Pointe where independence is promoted and celebrated, with assistance provided as needed,” said Gibbs. “Of course one may seek out any
level of care at any time,” said Gibbs. The care continuum is a design that will enable our organization to continuously care for those who need us, as they need us, when they need us.” The completion of this plan will enhance Syracuse Home’s ability to meet resident’s needs in an environment where independence is embraced and quality, gentle care is the standard. The expansion and magnificent enhancements resulting from
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Springside Retirement Community marks ninth anniversary The Springside at Seneca Hill retirement community is celebrating its ninth anniversary at the Seneca Hill Health Campus. The “for seniors only” community is unique in Oswego County where spacious private apartments combined with elegant common areas under one roof provide for a safe and healthy living environment in a secure setting. The design of the one-story congregate apartment building allows Springside residents to have everything on one level and under one roof. Their freedom and independence are enhanced in this type of setting, and they are uninhibited in their activities, without worrying about weather or physical obstacles. Chief Operating Officer Teresa Ferlito said, “One of the most common reasons for choosing retirement style living is that as people get older they begin to feel burdened by maintenance involved with caring for a house and yard, and also would like to have a helping hand with housekeeping, transportation, cooking, and other chores.” The lifestyle choices at Springside allow seniors to simplify life yet, maintain the quality of living they want, while living in a neighborly environment with others who share the same experiences. “At Springside, residents feel confident about being able to do things they enjoy whenever they like. It’s very comfortable,
and a comforting feeling at the community,” said Ferlito. “Residents make new friends in the family-like environment at Springside.” Springside residents know that they can stay close to family and friends in the same area where they have always lived. They know that when family and friends come by they can spend time visiting socially, and not be concerned with asking for help to fix things, cook, clean, or do chores that they needed help with before moving to Springside. Ferlito said, “By removing that stress from their lives they feel relief and experience new independence.” Currently there are 51 residents in the beautiful Springside apartments and fifteen residents in the condo-style homes. Residents live a carefree lifestyle that allows them to be independent and remain active in the community. Some of the weekly recreational activities include cards and games, gardening, arts, crafts, puzzles, movies, exercise, shuffleboard, and shopping trips. Use of the residents’ library, as well as visits from the traveling public library, provide plenty of access to literary works and culture. Springside also maintains a relationship with SUNY Oswego faculty and students who present workshops annually. Retirement-style living is a new beginning for those who recognize the time to make the
the project will secure the longevity of Syracuse Home as a leading provider of senior healthcare services for generations to come. For information about the healthcare programs and services offered at Syracuse Home, contact the admissions coordinator at 638-2521. A confidential meeting and tour of our center will be arranged. Syracuse Home will exceed your expectations.
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A REASON TO SMILE! Residents at Springside at Seneca Hill celebrated the ninth anniversary of the opening of the Retirement Community. Honored at the event were the individuals having the longest tenure of residence. Pictured are Albert and Helen Pfaff (seated), and Muriel Harrison, and Sherwood Dunham, all of whom moved to Springside in 2000 as some of its first residents. Also, honored were Ralph and Marion Spencer, who were unavailable for the photo. change to this carefree lifestyle. Ferlito said, “The choice to live at Springside is rewarded daily when they share happy times with new friends and old.” Currently available are a cottage and a duplex home. The public is invited to tour the apartments, duplexes and cottages at Springside at Seneca Hill. Information is available by contacting Ferlito at 343-5658. Springside at Seneca Hill is a not-for-profit corporation, and an affiliate of Oswego Health. Visit the website at oswegohealth.org.
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The dirty dozen: they contain the most pesticides Stay healthy by always buying these fruits and veggies from the organic aisle An Environmental Working Group simulation of thousands of consumers eating high and low pesticide diets shows that people can lower their pesticide exposure by almost 80 percent by avoiding the top 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating the least contaminated instead. Eating the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables will expose a person to about 10 pesticides per day, on average. Eating the 15 least contaminated will expose a person to less than two pesticides per day. Less dramatic comparisons will produce less dramatic reductions, but without doubt u s i n g t h e g u i d e p r ov i d e s people with a way to make choices that lower pesticide exposure in the diet.
Most Contaminated: The Dirty Dozen
Consistent with two previous EWG investigations, fruits topped the list of the consistently most contaminated fruits and vegetables, with seven of the 12 most contaminated foods. Leading the list were peaches, followed by apples, nectarines and strawberries, cherries and imported grapes and pears. Among these seven fruits: •Nectarines had the highest percentage of samples test positive for pesticides (97.3 percent), followed by peaches (96.7 percent) and apples (94.1 percent). •Peaches had the highest likelihood of multiple pesticides on a single sample - 87.0 percent had two or more pesticide residues — followed by
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nectarines (85.3 percent) and apples (82.3 percent). •Peaches and apples had the most pesticides detected on a single sample, with nine pesticides on a single sample, followed by strawberries and imported grapes where eight pesticides were found on a single sample of each fruit. • Pe a c h e s h a d t h e m o s t pesticides overall, with some combination of up to 53 pesticides found on the samples tested, followed by apples with 50 pesticides and strawberries with 38. Sweet bell peppers, celery, kale, lettuce and carrots are the ve getables most likely to expose consumers to pesticides. Among these five vegetables: •Celery had the highest of percentage of samples test positive for pesticides (94.1 percent), followed by sweet bell peppers (81.5 percent) and carrots (82.3 percent). •Celery also had the highest likelihood of multiple pesticides on a single vegetable (79.8 percent of samples), followed by sweet bell peppers (62.2 percent) and kale (53.1 percent). •Sweet bell peppers had the most pesticides detected on a single sample (11 found on one sample), followed by kale (10 found on one sample), then lettuce and celery (both with nine).
•Sweet bell peppers were the vegetable with the most pesticides overall, with 64, followed by lettuce with 57 and carrots with 40.
Least Contaminated: The Clean 15
The vegetables least likely to have pesticides on them are onions, sweet cor n, asparagus, sweet peas, cabbage, eggplant, broccoli, tomatoes and sweet potatoes. •Over half of the tomatoes (53.1 percent), broccoli (65.2 percent), eggplant (75.4 percent), cabbage (82.1 percent), and sweet pea (77.1 percent) samples had no detectable pesticides. Among the other three vegetables on the least-contaminated list (asparagus, sweet cor n, and onions), there were no detectable residues on 90 percent or more of the samples. •Multiple pesticide residues are extremely rare on any of these least contaminated vegetables. Tomatoes had the highest likelihood, with a 13.5 percent chance of more than one pesticide when ready to eat. Onions and cor n both had the lowest chance with zero samples containing more than one pesticide. •The greatest number of pesticides detected on a single sample of any of these low-pesticide vegetables was
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five (as compared to 11 found on sweet bell peppers, the vegetable with the most residues on a single sample). • B ro c c o l i h a d t h e m o s t pesticides found on a single type of vegetable, with up to 28 pesticides, but far fewer than the most contaminated vegetable, sweet bell peppers, on which 64 were found. The fruits least likely to have pesticide residues on them are avocados, pineapples, mangoes, kiwi, papayas, watermelon and grapefruit. •Fewer than 10 percent of pineapple, mango, and avocado samples had detectable pesticides on them, and fewer than one percent of samples had more than one pesticide residue. •Though 54.5 percent of g r ap e f r u i t h a d d e t e c t abl e p e s t i c i d e s, m u l t i p l e r e s i dues are less common, with only 17.5 percent of samples containing more than one residue. Watermelon had residues on 28.1 percent of samples, and just 9.6 percent had multiple pesticide residues.
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The “Shopper’s Guide to Pesticidesâ€? ranks pesticide contamination for 47 popular fruits and vegetables based on an analysis of 87,000 tests for pesticides on these foods, conducted from 2000 to 2007 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. Nearly all the studies used to create the list test produce after it has been rinsed or peeled. Contamination was measured in six different ways and crops were ranked based on a composite score from all categories. •The six measures of contamination we used were: •Percent of the samples tested with detectable pesticides •Percent of the samples with two or more pesticides •Average number of pesticides found on a sample •Average amount (level in parts per million) of all pesticides found •Maximum number of pesticides found on a single sample •Number of pesticides found on the commodity in
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Clean 15 From page 4 total. The philosophy behind the guide is simple: Give consumers the information they need to make choices to reduce pesticides in their diets. In this spirit, the Guide does not present a complex assessment of pesticide risks, but instead simply reflects the overall load of pesticides found on commonly eaten fruits and vegetables. This approach best captures the uncertainty of the risks of pesticide exposure and the value judgments involved in the choice to buy food with fewer pesticides. Pesticides cause many adverse effects in well-designed animal studies, from cancer to nervous system damage to reproductive effects. Rather than assign more weight to cancer than birth defects, we simply assumed that all adverse effects are equal. There is a significant degree of uncertainty about the health effects of pesticide mixtures. This ranking takes this uncertainty into account in the most defensible way possible, by simply ranking fruits and vegetables by their likelihood of being consistently contaminated with the greatest number of pesticides at the highest levels. The produce listed in the Guide was chosen after an analysis of USDA food consumption data from 1994-1996. The 47 selected were those reported eaten on at least one tenth of one percent of all “eating days” in the survey and with a minimum of 100 pesticide test results from the years 2000 to 2007. An eating day is one day of food consumption reported to USDA by one individual, some of whom were followed for three days.
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The List Dirty Dozen Buy organic
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JCC’s Neulander Sports & Fitness Center Open House to feature master Zumba class T he Jewish Community Center’s Neulander Sports and Fitness Center will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday May 31. There will be several activities and classes throughout the day. Anyone who wants to check out the facilities should come dressed to work out. Babysitting will be available. Current members of the JCC are encouraged to bring friends and anyone doing so will receive a T-shirt. If their friend joins, they will both receive a 10 percent discount off their respective memberships. Non-members coming to the open house will be entered into a drawing for a three-month membership. If they decide to join the gym, they will receive a discounted membership and the enrollment fee will be waived. Among the activities featured that day will be: a master Zumba class, X-Biking class, body assessments, open swim; tours and rock climbing. The JCC’s Neulander Sports and Fitness Center, which has been serving the fitness community for almost a decade, is smaller than many of the commercial gyms in the area, but
its boutique-like atmosphere allows for a lot of personal attention, such as: no waiting to use the equipment; personal training; private Pilates prog rams; on-site massage and pristine locker rooms, complete with towel service. The facility has a collegiatesized basketball court, indoor running track, two outdoor heated pools (one full size, one for small children) as well as workout alternatives such as the indoor rock climbing wall and X-Biking (a spinning activity that works out both the upper and lower body). There are also several group fitness classes available, including: yoga, Pilates, Zumba, as well as specialized fitness programs for teens through seniors. Director of Sports
and Fitness David Willard said, “We want to take time to
give the community a chance to come in and see all we have to offer. We have been around for a while now; but there are still a lot of folks who drive by our building and have no idea of all that we have to offer once inside.� There will be information available on other JCC offerings including its Early Child-
Kathy Thompson, Janice Scully, Debbie Goldwein and Robbi Saletsky participate in an X-Biking Class at the JCC Sports & Fitness Center
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE May 31 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
hood Development Program, After School Prog ram and Vacation and Summer Camps. The Fitness Center, gymnasium and indoor track will also be open for use. For more information and a schedule of events, call the fitness desk at 234-4522.
Master Zumba Class in the Main Gym 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. X-Biking Class 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Rock Climbing 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Open Swim in the Outdoor Pool 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Tours Babysitting and Body Assessments 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (available throughout the day)
The Fitness Center, Gymnasium and Indoor Track will also be open for use as well. For more information please call the fitness desk at 234-4522.
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The sinking economy not only is dominating headlines, but new research from the American Psychological Association found that stress initiated by the nation’s economic troubles also is causing Americans to develop increasingly poor eating and sleeping habits. Poor eating and sleeping patterns can exacerbate common conditions like heartburn. Dr. Goutham Rao, Board member of the National Heartburn Alliance, says that it can be difficult to keep health in mind when feeling stressed, but that good health becomes even more essential at this time. Rao offers tips on how to manage your stress levels during this difficult economic time: •A significant proportion of American adults don't get enough sleep. Sleep is an important part of good overall health. Some basic tips include practicing good sleep habits. Maintain regular bedtime and wakeup times seven days a week. Avoid eating or drinking just before bedtime (which can bring on heartburn.) Sleep in a quiet, dark room (don’t sleep with the TV or radio on.) Some
patients experience heartburn relief by sleeping with the head of their bed elevated, so that they are on a slight incline. •The combination of stress and fatty foods can cause a variety of digestive issues. Over-thecounter products, such as PeptoBismol, can provide relief for stomach problems like nausea, upset stomach, and indigestion, while a PPI such as Prilosec OTC blocks the production of stomach acid to treat the symptoms of frequent heartburn. Both products are less costly alternatives to prescription medications. •Exercise is a great way to relieve stress, improve sleep and control your weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is one way to help prevent heartburn. Instead of heading to the nearest fast food joint, try going to the gym for 30 minutes each day. Riding a bike or walking should produce fewer heartburn symptoms and will do wonders for your health and stress level. •Caffeine can make heartburn worse for some people. Try to limit your consumption of coffee
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Timber Banks hosts Golf and Home Show May 14 to 17 By Erin Smith esmith@cnylink.com After years of planning, design and construction, Gary Pooler’s vision for a residential golf and marina community is now open. That vision is Timber Banks, an 885-acre development featuring an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus design golf course and marina located on the Cold Springs Peninsula in Lysander. Designed with a mix of residential properties including apartments, townhouses, single family residences and estate homes located on and around the golf course, Timber Banks will also feature 1,100 feet of trails along the river and sidewalks throughout the development. Timber Banks has also devoted more than half of the total property to open space. With numerous model homes ready for viewing, Pooler Enterprises and Pooler Development will host the Timber Banks “Love Where You Live� Golf and Home Show, which will enable guests to check out the multi-use living community.
“We intend to draw 2,000 to 3,000 homebuyers and golfers from across Central New York to this free event,� said Gary Pooler of Pooler Enterprises. The four-day event, held from Thursday May 14 through Sunday May 17, will not only showcase the model homes, but will also feature the grand opening of the Nicklaus design golf course. The public will get a sneak peek at the first nine holes Saturday May 16, when Timber Banks Golf Course and Marina will also conduct a hole-in-one shootout from noon to 2 p.m. at the course. Open to amateurs only, the hole-in-one contest will allow players one free shot on the 13th hole. Additional tries will cost $20 with proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central New York. Participants will also be eligible for a $20,000 hole-in-one opportunity and a season membership for the shot that comes closest to the pin. In addition to Make-A-Wish, Coaches vs. Cancer and McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy will both benefit from the 50/50 cash raffle and merchandise raffles,
News you can’t ignore about oral cancer Did you know that every hour of every day, one American dies of oral cancer? Did you also know that 70 percent of oral cancers are detected in the late stages, and that 43 percent of these late stage diagnosed patients die within five years? These statistics from the American Cancer Society are alarming. If that is not enough, here are a few more facts from the same report: The death rate for oral cancer in the United States is higher than the following types of cancers: Hodgekin’s Disease, cervical, brain, liver, kidney, ovarian and testicular. Over the past 40 years, overall death rates from all types of cancers has decreased, however, not so for oral cancers. The incidence of oral cancer has increased by 5.5 percent and the death rate has increased by 1.1 percent. The good news is that oral cancer is 90 percent curable when found in the early stages. The office of Dr. Suzanne Shapero in Baldwinsville has just become certified to perform the only FDA approved in office test for early stage oral cancer detection. The test takes less than five
which, among other items, features autographed memorabilia from Jack Nicklaus. Tours of the course, which is expected to open next spring, will also be provided during Saturday’s event. Celebrity guests include Head Syracuse Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim, his wife Juli, and WSYR’s Jim Reith.
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The Timber Banks main entranceway off of River Road features a guard shack which is designed to give residents a sense of exclusivity. Timber Banks willwill also feature a marina along the Seneca River and a village center complete with small shops and service industries. “We are trying to create more of a village or town center with a village core that radiates out to less density,� said Bill Price, president of Pooler Development. Price described a work/live unit at the “town center,� which would feature retail or office space on the first floor with residential living on the second
Timber Bank features an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus design golf course
‘Love Where You Live’ Golf and Home Show Schedule of Events Thursday May 14 Realtors Day 11 to 1 p.m. Open to public 1 to 5 p.m. Golf course tours Friday May 15 Open to public 11 to 5 p.m.
and third floors. The type of businesses Price said could occupy the spaces include delis, bakeries, gyms, hair salons and coffee shops. “These are the type of services we expect to have,� he said, adding that the areas were meant
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for neighborhood scale retailers and would not offer huge square footages. Timber Banks Golf Course & Marina is located off River Road, just one mile south of Route 31. For information, call (585) 7426330 or visit timberbanks.com.
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Call 343-5658 for a tour. Duplex-hOme NOw NO Av AvA vAilA il ble Dr. Suzanne Shapero minutes, doesn’t hurt, and can be done during a regular dental visit. This test costs $50 and is covered by some insurance providers. Dr. Shapero encourages every one to get tested, and to ask their dentist specifically for a VizLite oral cancer screening. She said that it is especially important, for those patients in a high-risk category. This includes any type of tobacco use, especially smokeless tobacco. The risk goes up significantly when combined with alcohol consumption. Make an appointment today. It’s easy, painless and can save your life.
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By John Ned Lipsitz Many homes contain asbestos, a common mineral substance found in a wide range of building materials. For the last few decades, asbestos has been known, generally, to be a grave health risk. Long before that, the manufacturers of asbestos-containing materials knew exposure to asbestos dust had the potential to cause fatal diseases, including mesothelioma. Too often, homeowners begin renovations unaware asbestos may be present in the materials they are disturbing. What should the property owner do before beginning renovations? As homes age, homeowners need to renovate and replace outdated materials. Asbestos can be found in transite siding, in insulation (such as loose fill in the attic, block wrapped around older boilers or insulation around heating ducts
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or pipes found in a basement), on ceilings (in popcorn skim or acoustic tiles), in plaster, drywall, floor tile, drywall joint compound and a multitude of other building materials. Too often, homeowners rip off siding and crack floor tiles without knowing they may contain asbestos. You cannot always tell if materials contain asbestos by visual inspection. The material in question should be sent to a lab so it can be analyzed professionally. If there is a question about whether a material contains asbestos, avoid disturbing it. Asbestos fibers are dangerous when airborne, and the last thing you want to do is disturb something that is intact with proper precaution. If you find a material that is crumbling or flaking, it is best to have a licensed asbestos company sample and then remove it.
John Ned Lipsitz is the Founding Partner of Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC
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