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after the other. They were free, after all. And possibly the only pleasure a soldier had on a given day. It’s easy to imagine that many of those soldiers held on to those cigarettes. Needed them, really, to keep sane. But to Frank it was a sign of weakness. And once he gave in to the smokes, then he might start the descent into mental illness. The “cracking up” bit mentioned earlier. You can rest assured that Honorary Sergeant Major Murphy did not crack up on the long march through Italy. A march that took him from the Arno River, through the Hitler Rome and the Po River. Finally, with many honors Veteran of 3 Wars, Frank Murphy Line, and medals, Frank Murphy marched home in 1947. He’s a giver. A kind soul. A good and honorable man. His service was not over, though. Far from it. A few years Those are words and phrases used to describe Frank He has spent a lifetime serving Murphy. It took me less than ten minutes to come up with my own set of descriptions. If you asked, I would our country, with no plans to stop say kind, yes. But more than just kind. There is an anytime soon. honest interest in others and a want to help them. While Honorary Sergeant Major Murphy could have just talked about himself while we met, he didn’t. Instead, he first later, after some traveling and working, Frank volunteered took the time to ask about my family. We talked about for the Infantry again. Now in his mid-twenties, he was my grandfather, who also fought in our country’s wars. no baby and knew what the battlefield was like. Bravely, I would also say that humor is a big piece of Frank he stepped up for his country and went to the Korean Murphy. His clear blue eyes are what you might call War. Sitting in his kitchen, all of these many decades laughing eyes. Intelligence and a quick, sharp memory later, he showed me pictures and articles. Scraps of a painful war. On this subject, he didn’t say much. The stand out as well. Frank Murphy doesn’t lead the life of a typical 85 year Korean War, Frank told me, was the hardest. He was old man. Nothing, in fact, is typical here. His mind and quiet for a moment after he said that. Really the only energy are that of a twenty year old man, jumping from silence during our talk. But after that tiny lull, he was off one subject to the next, recalling details from 1945 like and running again. Pointing out his comrades in the old black and white photos. Who made it. Who never came they were yesterday. home. During the time we There was also a tour of Vietnam, for which he received spoke, he was up, the Vietnam Service Medal. This, along with his Korean down, in and out of Service Medal, is kept in a large frame, next to his the kitchen, running fireplace. An obvious source of pride, it was the first thing around his house he showed me as I walked though his door. At the top of to find one more the many rows of medals and honors, sits the Combat photo, something to Infantryman Badge. This was awarded to soldiers illustrate a story. who fought in active combat, and were recognized for He started by telling outstanding service. Among those medals hanging by the me something that he fi replace are two Bronze Medals, an Army Commendation is most proud of: he Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and a Good served in three wars. Conduct Medal. The last one causes him to chuckle, The first was World and those blue eyes twinkle with a mischievous smile. War II. He enlisted Frank wonders how he could have ever been awarded as an eighteen year this one. After all, he says, he spent his early days being old in 1944 and a loudmouthed kid. This is punctuated by his infectious spent three years in Italy. The youngest in his infantry, laugh, and I laugh too. It’s hard to imagine this gentle, the men called him, “Baby.” Frank’s face and eyes give dedicated man ever being a loudmouth. away none of the hardships and pain of the war. Instead, he tells a story of how he vowed to maintain strong. To And just like that, Frank is off on another story. This not “crack up” as they said in those days. It was before one about visiting Australia after World War II. At the the age of political correctness, and they just said it like it end of a long journey, he met the woman who would was. There were no terms like a “stress syndrome.” What become his wife. Promising he would come back for her, they said, and what they meant, was “cracking up.” The he left the Outback to resume his service in the army. story goes something like this: Frank promised himself True to his word, Frank did go back for his bride. They he would never smoke cigarettes. Wouldn’t touch them. returned to the states together and raised a daughter. And there, in the brutal trenches of the blood-soaked Now a grandfather, he proudly showed me pictures of a war, he watched as every other soldier smoked, one beautiful little girl.
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As we sat together and talked, I looked out the big window in Frank’s kitchen. There, stretched out, is a peaceful, well-tended garden. Sculptures and squirrels are there among the wind chimes, creating a blissful sanctuary. I couldn’t help but think about the contrast between the war pictures spread on the table and the tranquility of the flowers and leaves, moving in the summer breeze. Frank hasn’t slowed down much these days. His wiry frame and nervous energy stay on the move. There is a lot of volunteering, for the Army, and going door-to-door, asking for signatures for petitions. It’s said that he is the best around, using that charm and smile to collect more signatures than anyone else. At 85 years old, Frank continues his march in public service. He has spent a lifetime serving our country, with no plans to stop anytime soon. You might see Honorary Sergeant Major Frank Murphy on your doorstep with a petition in hand or at the local coffee shop. And if you do, be sure to thank him.
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Delmar Dog Butler & Local Unicyclist 2010 Black Fly Challenge ~ One of the most appealing aspects of unicycling is being the very first unicycle to do a given trail, ride or race. Searching online for such a race, I came upon the Black Fly Challenge, a 38.4 mile race through the central Adirondacks, in upstate New York. I’ve ridden that distance, and more, many times, but always on paved roads. The Black Fly course has an ominous reputation, with mostly dirt roads of varying quality and a ridiculous amount of ups and downs, so I knew it was a goal which would test my endurance. After a polite note to the race organizers listing some of my bigger unicycling accomplishments, to allay any fears they may have had of me simply dying somewhere in the Moose River wilderness, they accepted my entry fee. As race-day, June 12, 2010, approached, unfortunately, the Adirondacks were cool and rainy all week, and weather forecasts were calling for rain and thunderstorms on race day. The butterflies in my stomach grew to bats. On the two hour drive to Indian Lake early on race morning, as the mist grew to sprinkles and then light rain, I refused to turn on my windshield wipers. If I didn’t acknowledge the rain, maybe I could will it away. No such luck. Arriving in the parking lot, I pulled in next to a bicyclist named Mike, readying his gear, as the rain picked up into the deluge range. With the hammering rain eroding my confidence, perhaps they sensed the butterflies, now vultures and condors, buffeting about in my guts, I thought of Bill Murray’s line in the movie “Caddy Shack”, where, in the midst of a biblically torrential storm, he tells the priest for whom he’s caddying, “I don’t think the heavy stuff’s coming down for some time yet.” Shortly afterward, the priest is fatally struck by lightning. As our shuttle ride approached an hour’s duration, it dawned on me that we were expected to traverse this same distance in the next few hours, by cycling on dirt roads and mountains somewhere off to the south. In fact we had even paid money to do so. Just as this thought occurred, a starkly defined lightning bolt punctuated the gloomy clouds out the bus’ front windshield, and my intestinal condors became pterodactyls. We arrived in Inlet, where unloading my unicycle from the bus earned me a bunch more hairy eyeballs and look-at-this-nut looks. I wheeled the uni under a pavilion and went into the town-hall to register and collect my timing chip. At the table I informed the organizers that I was “the unicyclist”, and, handing me my race packet, they asked me where I was going to put the race number. “In the spokes”, I said. There was brief conferencing behind the race table that it needed to be more visible, but I relaxed everyone by pointing out that I’d be quite easy to recognize, as the only uni. Even better, the rain, which had been pounding down steadily for a couple hours at this point, stopped inexplicably ten minutes before the 10:30 AM start time. Everybody, including me, of course, got on their cycles and started looping around the parking lot. I was suppressing giggles as I was being trailed by a wave of astonishment, with snippets of “…a unicycle?”, “what the…?”, “… riding that…?” and “oh-my-God”. I recently mounted a small bell on the handlebar, (ala New Zealand unicycle buddy Ken Looi), so I mostly answered with a non-committal “ding-ding”. Then the race organizer, Dave, started megaphoning, setting up for the start, and he asked the tandems and the unicycle to please come to the front of the pack. I wove though the bicycles and surveyed the racers lining the first couple rows at the start line.
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Grim and determined, intent on winning the race personally, each of them looked ready to eat anyone in their path, and crap out the spokes and cogs in their wake. Squeezing into their midst would have been certain death-by-knobby-tires, and I quickly decided a position off to the side would be more prudent. With similar discretion, two couples on tandems, and a triple tandem with a dad and his two young sons, also took flanking positions. At three-two-one-go, I waited for the more rabid bikers to crank off, then hopped on my unicycle, still wondering what sort of dirt surfaces awaited us after the first couple miles of pavement. The noise of the cheering crowds lining the streets of Inlet swelled with surprise as they spied a unicycle, and I smiled and ding-dinged my bell, much to their pleasure. Cameras snapped and one fellow racer even made a short video of me as he rode beside me. I shifted my unicycle into its second gear as Route 28’s rolling hills carried us easily out of town, toward the Limekiln Gate and the start of the dirt roads. We didn’t have to wait for hills to appear. Limekiln Road starts climbing right away, not too steeply, but steadily, and I began passing bikers on the ascent, assuaging their chagrin (ugh – passed by the unicyclist!), telling them not to worry.
“You’ll be flying past me on the downhill side.” “Wait, you can’t coast?” “Nope – fixed gear.” This first hill had a bunch of cyclists pushing their bikes up, but I managed to ride this, and every, hill on the course, without stopping. We crested this first big climb, and, sure enough, all those riders I had crept past on the uphill flew effortlessly past me, their speed inadvertently mocking my snail’s pace. Rather than coasting downward, I have to fight gravity to keep my speed in check, so I use a brake to drag away some of the effort of descending and save my quads. Hitting a washboard of bumps and then an embedded rock, I squeezed the brake a little too hard, let up a little too much, and, lurching back Photo by Rob Jacob and forth like a drunkard on skates, I flew off into a forward roll as my uni slammed to the dirt. Fixing a slight twist in my handlebars and answering several bikers’ concerned questions – “Yes, I’m fine, thank you” - I resumed the descent. I was still determined to use the brake, a tricky skill on a unicycle, just maybe not until the next hill. I knew this ride was long enough that my body would need constant refueling. I was paying attention to my GPS watch, and making sure to eat an energy gel packet every half hour, and wash it down with plenty of water. I was carrying a water-pack, and there were dependable volunteers staffing water stations about every
five miles, so my routine quickly settled into a gel and water bottle every station. My own water was enough to supplement this, and I never ran out. Right after the first hill came a bigger one, with lots of little hills combining to bring us up 500 vertical feet over a couple miles. I passed several bikers again, most of whom had just past me a few moments earlier, and would, in turn pass me again shortly afterwards. We turned left and climbed another few 100-footers, me and the same group of cyclists still leapfrogging, and rolled out onto the Moose River plains, the only flat portion of the race. This was the worst surface yet, with slightly deeper tracks in the wet sand. It was not too bad, but I was having trouble spinning a good pace due to the consequent wobbling. I knew from my GPS and knowledge of the course map that the subsequent downhills indicated we had crested the race’s highest point. Because the terrain is constantly rolling hills, it certainly wasn’t “all downhill” from there, but the biggest climbs were done. With tired thighs but a happy head, I chowed another gel-pack and forced myself carefully, but purposefully, to use my brake to save my legs for 20 more miles of riding. Of course, I soon hit another set of washboards and rocks while braking, got bucked off, and slid unceremoniously to a sandy halt, once again telling fellow cyclists, “Yes, I’m fine, thank you.” The pack of racers was pretty thinned out at this point, but I stilled leapfrogged with a few bikers on the rolling hills, passing them on the uphills and watching them fly by, without pedaling, on the descents. The terrain undulates remarkably, with no flat riding, but rather continuous 50-foot ups and downs for the next several miles, until, finally, we got to the last 8-miles paved part of the course. I was hammered by now, but thrilled because I‘d finally reached the easy part. NOT! There were plenty of hills left on the road to Indian Lake. I was now able ride as fast as I could spin my higher gear, nearing 20 mph (that’s too fast on a unicycle), on the downhills, but I’d had enough climbing for the day, thank you very much. My thigh muscles were flickering on the verge of serious, seizing cramps. The Adirondacks didn’t care for my whining, however, and, after every sweet descent, another mini-climb reared up. At about the 34 mile point, after stopping at the last water station, chatting for a minute and eating another energy gel, I re-mounted for the last push. Jaws dropped and voices rose up as I came into view of the parking lot. People who had been shouting encouragement to the widely scattered finishers suddenly all surged toward the street to cheer me in on the home stretch. I checked my watch and realized I’d broken my 4-hour goal, by about a minute. I ding-dinged my little bell all the way down the last 100 yards, then dismounted, my quads feeling very close to disabling, brick-like cramps. After returning my timing chip (don’t lose it or it’s $110!), I remounted and rode down the parking lot to my truck, which contained food (I was pretty sick of gel-packs) and warm, dry clothes. At the awards ceremony, I didn’t win anything (no unicycle category), but was given a nice mention by Dave, the organizer, and enjoyed a booming round of applause from all the bikers. Many of them may not have realized that what I’d done was possible, and many of them came up and congratulated me. I was beaming, partly from the strong beer, but mostly, from all the attention, which, of course, is another of my other favorite aspects of unicycling. Overall, I finished 289th out of 319 finishers, with a time of 3:58:41. A
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Letter from our Town Supervisor Sam Messina Your Bethlehem Town government serves you best when we get beyond the dayto-day stuff that is always there, when we try to be different, and when we excel. In that regard I just wanted to mention some noteworthy items that are helping us become a better community. We’ve had several very visible efforts that are very nice partnerships with town government: You can’t help but notice the numerous gardens around town, planted and maintained by the Bethlehem Garden Club together with Town highway crew assistance. The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy held its first Trail Day with informative events at each of its five nature preserves in Bethlehem. Town departments provided advice to ensure a safe and successful event. While it is already history, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the impressive turnout at the Memorial Day Parade. Whether a participant, or a viewer, the parade was an honor to our veterans and their families, and another expression of community spirit and unity. Partnerships and outreach doesn’t end with those things. At Town hall we are busy implementing commitments to engage the community in important ways.
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Bethlehem Community Meetings Around Good Town – For the first time in Bethlehem’s history, Government your Town board and staff have gone out into the community to provide information that is important for neighborhoods to know, and even more important, for us to listen. The meeting we had in Selkirk, at Fire District # 1, attended by 45 people, the first of many quarterly meetings that we will have to bring a sort of “New England Town Hall” concept to Bethlehem. Our next meeting will be on August 26th at 7:00 P.M. at the North Bethlehem Fire House, 589 Russell Road, Albany, NY. If you have issues you want to discuss, join us and let us know. Focus on Business Forums – Another first, Bethlehem Town government, the Chamber of Commerce, business persons and the public came together for presentations from Town staff and others on initiatives important to businesses, and then to learn about the concerns and hopes of businesses directly. About 35 people attended this meeting at Town Hall, and the next one will be on August 11th at 7:45 A.M. at Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 Delaware Avenue. This is exciting work, and our goal is to be supportive of businesses, large and small, because businesses are a vital part of the fabric of our community, going well beyond financial and employment considerations. Awards for Service – This past month, officers in our Police Department received various awards for Gallantry, Achievement and Life Saving. It is a wonderful part of Bethlehem that our officers serve the public so well, and individual recognition will be appropriately described in our upcoming Bethlehem Report, and is already included on our Bethlehem Town website.
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There is more to mention and I am proud of the work that has been accomplished by our Town staff, and guided by the Town Board, but I need to move on to what I see as a Road Map for the next few months. A Road Map that will have a positive impact on our Town for years to come. The driving force behind all of the crucial Destinations (which are opportunities) should be that Bethlehem needs to be a sustainable community. Sustainability means that costs need to be in balance with revenues, and growth and development need to be in balance with desired community character. The Road We Should Take In light of likely reduced County sales tax and mortgage transfer tax revenues coming to Bethlehem, Town leaders need to make the hard decisions to reduce expenditures without impacting essential services. Revenues define and limit expenditures. Town Government and the Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (BIDA), working together, need to be proactive and use creative approaches to achieve taxpaying economic development in the Vista Technology Park and in the Selkirk Rail Yard area. Town Government needs to set priorities within and among various initiatives and show increased progress in such areas as: the Delaware Avenue Hamlet Enhancement Study; 9W Corridor Study; the Hudson River Local Waterfront Revitalization Proposal (LWRP); Paths 4 Bethlehem Committee; Citizen Advisory Committee on Conservation (CACC). Complete the analysis and Town Board decision making that needs to be accomplished to approve and implement a plan and investment strategy for infrastructure for water supply, waste water and facility needs. Implementing the recommendations from the 20/20 Committee Report, particularly to: a) Improve the Town’s organization and operations, and b) Work together with all taxing jurisdictions (the Town, School District, Fire Districts, etc) to provide services to Town residents. With the Town Board working as a team there are a number of things that could advance, such as public access to Board meetings from personal computers, provision of public access to Town Board meeting electronic agenda attachments and streamlining Board minute preparation.
So, your Supervisor, Town Board, Town staff, other Boards, and volunteers have a lot of important work to do over the next couple of months – and I am confident that we will do it, and do it well, for the residents and businesses of Bethlehem. Let me also encourage everyone to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities in our Town. Check out some of the happenings at Elm Avenue Town Park, Henry Hudson Park, Colonial Acres Golf Course and other facilities by visiting our Town website (townofbethlehem.org) and then clicking on the Parks and Recreation link. If you are a senior, visit our Town website and click on Senior Services to see how our services could help you this summer, including local shopping center trips. There are also a number of useful informational sessions dealing with such things as senior discussion groups, legal service programs, and social and recreational programs to see the New York City Ballet at SPAC and a Mystery Play and dinner at the Cyprus Shrine Center in Glenmont. Finally, I hope everyone has a great summer. Be safe, and know that all of us here at Town Hall will do our very best to serve you and our entire community well! Sincerely,
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How can I avoid motion sickness while traveling in a car, boat, airplane, or train? There are a few things you can try to avoid motion sickness. First, face forward looking at the outdoors and look far toward the horizon. Get in the middle of whatever you are riding to get the least amount of movement. Some people find settling their stomach with dry crackers or bland pretzels helps ease the nausea. There are non-medication wrist bands which work for many people available at a low cost and non prescription medications. However, medications must be taken before the trip starts, they can make you drowsy and should not be used in certain people. Ask your doctor or pharmacist and read the package.
What sort of bug repellent should I put in my first aid kit? Insect repellants containing 20-30% DEET is effective at preventing mosquito and tick bites. It is safe to use infrequently and in low concentrations. DEET should be applied only to exposed areas of the skin and not underneath clothes. Reapply it every few hours (check the product label). To limit exposure to DEET do not apply it to broken, wounded or sun-burned skin and wash the treated area and clothes with soap and water after returning indoors. Concentrations above 30% DEET are not recommended for prolonged or frequent use, but can be used for activities where high concentrations of ticks or mosquitoes are found. For children (under age 5) use products containing less than 10% of DEET and try to avoid repeated applications. Spray the product on your hands first and then apply it to your child to avoid children transferring the product from their hands to their eyes, nose or mouth. Alternatives to DEET, such as picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus can repel mosquitoes but may not repel ticks.
How should we manage sunburn? If you could not avoid sunburn by using a broad spectrum UVA UVB sunscreen, you can reduce the pain and heat of a mild to moderate sunburn. Apply cool, wet compresses to the affected area and an aloe based lotion or spray can soothe the pain. Over the counter sprays containing Lidocaine, a local anesthetic, can help alleviate the heat and pain associated with sunburn. It is important to stay hydrated so make sure to drink plenty of fluids when healing sunburn. For continued sunburn pain, over the counter medications such as ibuprofen and naproxen are also helpful in reducing pain and inflammation. However, be sure to read the package label on how to use these medications safely. During the recuperation process avoid further sun exposure.
What else can I do to protect my family on a summer vacation? There are many things you can do to protect your family. Having a first-aid kit is no substitute for prevention. The best way to deal with injury and illness is to prevent it. Remember to get proper rest, don’t drive when tired, and take a cell phone for emergencies. Consider taking a Red Cross First Aid or CPR class to better handle family emergencies. You can also read reference books about plants and bugs to help better protect your family from common summer ailments. And always be aware of your family’s sensitivities and needs so you can protect him or her as necessary. 30 JULY 2010
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Health Matters Do you want to live to be 100+? If we could live independently and happily, most of us would, given the choice. Quality of life, of course is the key consideration - at any age and research continues to confirm that we have more control over our quality of life and longevity than we may think. The Danish Twin Studies, a population-based study of 2872 pairs of same gender twins established that less than 25% of how long we live is determined by our genes, therefore implying that how long and how well we live is, in large part, up to us. With an abundance of opinions out there on how to increase the odds of living a long productive life, how do you know what to believe? If you’re over 40 years old, you know by now that anything currently touted as THE miracle supplement, food or exercise is likely to be replaced in a year or two by another supplement, food or exercise. And besides....exactly how many years will all of this worrying about what to do take off your life? In his bestselling book The Blue Zones, author Dan Buettner describes visiting, along with a team of longevity researchers, four locations around the world where people live 100 years or more at a rate 10 times higher than most Americans. The zones are Sardinia, a small island off the coast of Italy, Okinawa, a small community in Coast Rica, and a community of Seventh Day Adventists living in Loma Linda, CA. Some of the common traits among these people share are: * Their diet is mostly plant-based, organic and grown locally. Okinawans practice eating until they are about 80% full so as not to overeat. * They live active lives: gardening, chopping wood, shepherding, walking or bicycling as their main mode of transportation. * They drink a moderate amount of alcohol daily. Canonau, a Sardinian red wine, has the world’s highest level of antioxidants! * They believe in a higher power - some through organized religion or belief that their ancestors are watching over them...they feel a sense of calm and are not afraid of dying. I would argue that perhaps the most important of all, they’re connected to a social group – friends, family, and communities and wake up each day with a sense of purpose. In most cases they continue to care for family members and in return are honored and cared for by their families as they age. Okinawans have a name (mokai)
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Tell your friends and family to go take a walk… …A Start! Heart Walk, that is
Looking for something to do with the whole active, mature woman who says go when someone says ‘let’s,’ dances like no one is watching, hikes mountain family? trails and is always open to new and challenging activities. Looking for a reason to get the gang Medical research funded by the American Heart Association contributed to my survival,” Thelma said. together? Looking for a special project for your civic, Thelma has organized and led the team, Sistah With A Heart, for the past four years. “Cardiovascular church or youth group to do HEART WALK disease is not in contention for first place, it is the No. 1 Killer of Americans together? On Saturday, October 16,, 2010, the American Heart association will hold its annual Start! Heart Walk at the Crossings of Colonie in Albany, NY. “We are looking to increase the participation of community groups such as sororities, fraternities, religious institutions, high schools and colleges in this year’s Capital Region Start! Heart Walk,” said Meredith Cohn, Senior Director. “Everyone knows someone who has been affected by heart disease or stroke, and the Heart Walk is a nice way to honor their survival or commemorate their memory. There will be healthy snacks, music, health information and screening, children’s activities and the chance to take a pleasant walk on a beautiful fall day.” The newly formed Community Teams Committee will be chaired by Thelma Hill. Thelma has been a strong advocate for the American Heart Association for most of her life, having first been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect as a child.
and stroke is No. 3,” she said. “The American Heart Association pumps funds into educating the heart of our community and conducts medical research to save lives. Participating in the annual Start! Heart Walk is my way of saying thanks.”
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Summer salutations fellow readers… Summertime provides the unique opportunity to spend, perhaps, a bit more time reading for pleasure. During my years working in school, and as an Elementary School Principal, I looked forward to the summer months to “catch up” on reading for pleasure! On a recent long weekend to our family camp on Sebec Lake, Maine, I actually read 1 ½ books while sitting on the front deck with little Riley. Between my swimming and birdwatching (loons swimming & fishing off the end of the dock, mama duck proudly showing off her 3 new babies, and countless butterflies and black-capped chickadees passing through) I finished 2 books by Charlaine Harris: Dead in the Family (10th in the Sookie Stackhouse series) and the 2nd book in the “Lily Bard” mysteries series, “Shakespeare’s Champion”. Like her character, Sookie Stackhouse, Harris has created another strong, moral, Southern female in Lily Bard. A survivor of personal tragedy, she reinvents herself in the small town of Shakespeare, Arkansas. This karate kicking, body building heroine sets out to live a quiet, simple life as the town’s cleaning woman. In this series of 5 mysteries, she finds herself in the center of hidden secrets, lies, indiscretions and murder most foul! These are an example of “mystery cozies” at their best! School age children often have assigned reading lists. Some dread that these books are “assigned” and may be reluctant to get started. In the past I suggested that you “share” a reading with your child. I suggested reading aloud to even your middle school child to heighten the experience. Last year I suggested that you read along with your child and have your own unique book discussion. Your child could keep his/her writing skills active while keeping a reading journal. Though we all want our children to read for pleasure, some guidance may make the experience more meaningful. If you read the same book along with your child, you could also take notes or pose questions. I always squeezed some book discussion time into our car rides, while doing dishes, or working on a task together with my child in the past. Rainy days were the best! The TV would not come on and the books would come out. Sometimes we found non-fiction books to be our inspiration for the day. I remember reading dinosaur books and drawing a mural on a roll of large white paper, on the kitchen floor, with my sons. The mural was complete with volcanoes, swamps and dinosaurs. After reading a series of Native American stories, we created a teepee made from broom and mop handles and blankets held together with clothes pins. We read inside the teepee and my youngest even napped with his book and favorite teddy bear under his arm.
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Launch Your “Summertime” Investment Strategy Now that summer is officially here, you may be looking forward to vacations, barbecues, ballgames and other events of the season. But even while you’re engaged in these activities, you can’t forget about other aspects of your life — such as your plans to achieve your long-term financial goals. However, your summer activities can actually provide you with some valuable lessons on managing your investment strategy. Here are a few possibilities: Plan your trip. If you’re taking a long road trip this summer, you’ll need to choose your vehicle, map out your route, determine how far you want to go each day and be quite certain of your destination. And, essentially, the same is true for your investment strategy. You need to choose the right investment vehicles, familiarize yourself with your ultimate goals (such as a comfortable retirement) and chart your progress along the way. Try to avoid getting burned. If you’re going to spend a lot of time outdoors this summer, you may need to apply some sunscreen. But you don’t have to be exposed to the sun to get “burned” — it can happen in the investment world, too. However, you can help prevent this from happening. How? By building a diversified portfolio. If most of your money is tied up in just one type of investment, and that asset class falls victim to a downturn, your portfolio could take big hit. But while some investments are moving down, other may be moving up, so it makes sense to spread your money among a range of vehicles appropriate for your risk tolerance, investment goals and time horizon. Of course, diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss, but it can help reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio.
Dress for the season. As you go about your summer activities, you won’t always wear the same clothes. On hot days, you might want to wear shorts, but on cool, rainy days, you might need heavier items or even a raincoat. And as you go through life, you may need to adjust your investment approach depending on your individual financial “season.” For example, early in your career, you might be able to afford to invest more aggressively, as you’ll have more opportunities to recover from the inevitable short-term downturns. As you close in on retirement, though, you may need to take a more conservative approach so that you can lower your investment risk when you need to access your money. So there you have them — some ideas for “summertime investing.” Use them wisely, and they may be of value to you long after summer is over.
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Five Ways to Avoid Sports Injuries Playing sports is a lot of fun. Getting hurt is not. Take these five steps to prevent injuries so you can stay in the game: 1.Wear protective gear, such as helmets, protective pads, and other gear. 2.Warm up and cool down. 3.Know the rules of the game. 4.Watch out for others. 5.Don’t play when you’re injured. Let’s find out more about each of these. Wear Protective Gear Protective gear is anything you wear that helps keep you from getting hurt. The gear you wear depends on the sport you play. Helmets are the most common protective gear. They protect your all-important head while you’re playing football, hockey, baseball, softball, biking, skateboarding, and inline skating, just to name a few! Make sure you’re wearing the right helmet for your sport. For instance, don’t wear your baseball batting helmet when you’re playing football! Your helmet should fit snugly but comfortably, and if it has a strap — like a bike helmet does — you need to fasten it. Otherwise, it will fall off when you need it most. Other sports require eye protection, mouthguards, pads, wrist, elbow, and knee guards, and a protective cup (for boys only). And don’t forget your feet. Cleats are worn in football, baseball, softball, and soccer. These shoes have special rubber or plastic points on the soles to help your feet grip the ground when you run around.
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BACKYARD SHEDS AND GAZEBOS Fred and Sue at Backyard Sheds and Gazebos call themselves the Backyard Storage Specialists! No matter what you are storing, for 16 years they have had solutions for your needs. They are located at 1208 Route 9W in Selkirk due to expansion. Stop in anytime to check out their inventory on the lot. Visit their website at www.backyardshedco.com or call them at 767-2671.
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Jerry Pittz, of Edward Jones Financial Advisors, has been in his present location in Main Square in Delmar for 16 years, and going strong. Edward Jones, headquartered in St. Louis, is one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most convenient suppliers of financial products for individual investors for over 50 years. With more than 10,000 offices in all 50 states, we are fortunate to have Jerry right here in our community. Call Jerry anytime with your financial problems, questions, or just to say hello at 475-7642.
Matchless Stove & Chimney Matchless Stove & Chimney is a specialty hearth retailer providing chimney cleaning, installation of gas and wood stoves and fireplaces, and maintenance services. Tim Madden started Matchless in 1977 by going door-to-door throughout this area, sporting the traditional top hat worn by chimney sweeps, and offering chimney cleaning services. Today, Timâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sons Jeremiah and Isaiah now run the daily operations. With gratitude for all the customers, we look forward to building a fire for you! Call 463-2085 anytime! Mark your calendars for the 25th annual
Bethlehem Chamber Golf Day Friday, September 24th, 2010 A fun filled day for golfers and non-golfers ... join us for an afternoon out on the links at our town's own beautiful Colonial Acres 9-hole Golf Course. $50 price includes 9 holes of golf, mid-day refreshments and late afternoon hors d'oeuvres . $25 includes all the fun, without the golf.
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Bethlehem Library Calendar PRE-K MOVIE Tuesday July 6 * 11am See some of your favorite stories on the movie screen. Up to age 6 and families. EVENING ON THE GREEN Wednesday July 7 * 7pm The Lustre Kings play rockabilly. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Concert will move indoors if it rains. FLIP-FLOP FLIPPERS Thursday July 8 * 11am Decorate a swim flipper; then combine all of them into one big work of art. Barb Moore of the Tang Museum will show you how. Grade 1 and up. Call 439-9314 to sign up. SUMMER SONGS Thursday July 8 * 2:30pm Songs and rhymes of summer—music you know and music you make. THE CHILDREN’S CIRCLE STORYTIME Thursdays July 8 and 22 * 7pm Storytime designed for special-needs children; all welcome. Call 439-9314 to sign up. Supported by a grant from the Upper Hudson Library System. POKEMON, BAKUGAN AND MORE Friday July 9 * 11am Bring your cards and action figures— meet and greet other fans. Grade K-12. SUMMER CINEMA Fridays, July 9-August 20 * 2:30pm Family movies—a different one each week. Bring a blanket and pillow; the library will bring the popcorn. MONDAY CRAFTS Mondays, July 12-August 23 * 2:30pm A different craft each week for kids, teens and families. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Monday July 12 * 6:30pm * open to the public SOMETHING FISHY—WHALES AND TALES Monday July 12 * 7pm International performers Annie and the Natural Wonder Band lead songs and dances on the library lawn about the ocean and the cool creatures that live there. The performance will move indoors if it rains. Families. Call 439-9314 to sign up.
TEEN TIME Tuesday July 13 * 1:30-3:30pm DDR, Guitar Hero, Wii, and games for grade 6 and up. TEEN CRAFTS Wednesdays, July 14-August 11 * 2-8pm Make and take a craft at the teen tables. Grade 6 and up. BOOK BUDDIES Wednesday July 14 * 3pm Read your favorite Cowgirl Kate book with a buddy; then come for some fun on the range. Kids, friends and family. TEEN MOVIE Wednesdays July 14 and 21 * 6:30pm Viewers’ choice. Grade 6 and up. EVENING ON THE GREEN Wednesday July 14 * 7pm Three Quarter North plays Americana and bluegrass. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Concert will move indoors if it rains. AUTISM: WHERE WE ARE AND HOW WE GOT HERE Thursday July 15 * 7pm Dr. Anthony Malone will discuss the history, neurology and genetics of autism, present different theoretical models, and describe current interventions. Parents/ caregivers. Call 439-9314 to sign up. Made possible by a grant from the Upper Hudson Library System. HIP DIPS Friday July 16 * 11am There’s something about dips that helps fruits and veggies go down easy! Small groups will each make a different dip to share, with the help of Honest Weight Food Coop. Grade 1-5. Call 439-9314 to sign up. OH LA LA! Saturday July 17 * 2:30pm This bilingual French-English storytime features some of your favorite friends. Up to age 6 and families. FRIENDS OF BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Monday July 19 * 6:30pm PAJAMA-RAMA Monday July 19 * 7pm * Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal for bedtime stories, songs and dancing. Up to age 6 and families.
BOOK BUDDIES Tuesday July 20 * 7pm Share Biscuit Finds a Friend with a buddy; the come for a doggone good time. Kids, friends and family. READ TO ME Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 21-August 12 * 10:30am Teens read to tots. Up to age 6 and families. A VISIT WITH MATTHEW McELLIGOTT Wednesday July 21 * 2:30pm The author of the Backbeard the Pirate series will talk about his books and how he makes them. He’ll sign books after his talk. Families. Call 439-9314 to sign up. EVENING ON THE GREEN Wednesday July 21 * 7pm Cavanaugh & Kavanaugh play traditional and original folk music. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Concert will move indoors if it rains. THE CHILDREN’S CIRCLE PLAYTIME Thursday July 22 * 6:15pm Interactive playtime for special-needs children; all welcome. Call 439-9314 to sign up. Supported by a grant from the Upper Hudson Library System. GAME-ATHON Friday July 23 * 11am DDR, Mario Cart, Connect-4, toiletpaper mermaid races, pin the wart on the witch…try one or try ‘em all for fun and prizes. Grade K-12. TEEN CAMP—LET’S GET ANIMATED! Monday-Thursday July 26-29 * 2-4:30pm Learn how to create your own animations from start to finish. Grade 6 and up. Attendance required at all four sessions; call 439-9314 to sign up. EVENING ON THE GREEN Wednesday July 28 * 7pm * Marty Wendell plays country music. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Concert will move indoors if it rains. JUNIOR TAI CHI Friday July 30 * 11am Step like a cat as you learn some kidfriendly moves of this ancient Chinese art form. Wear loose clothing. K-5. Louise Grieco Public Information Specialist Bethlehem Public Library
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Wednesdays at 7pm • Bethlehem Public Library • 451 Delaware Avenue • Delmar July 7 The Lustre Kings rockabilly July 14 Three Quarter North Americana and bluegrass
I am running the NYC marathon this fall as part of the Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF), which supports fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) research. Our family is good friends with someone who has lived with this disease for close to the past 20 years. She is a wonderful young woman, and her family has been there and supported her over the years. I am proud to know them. Great strides have been made to combat this disease, and its effects on those who live with it, but as we all know this takes money, lots of it. I hope to offer something towards that goal. I promise to do my best fo this race, and I ask for your support. I know it is never a good time to ask for money, but if you trust my judgment, then trust me that this is for a great purpose.
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The Bethlehem Historical Association presents Vintage Clothing, New to Us, on exhibit at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum, at the corner of River and Clapper Roads. The museum will be open every Sunday afternoon from 2 – 4 PM, through September 26, 2010. OURTOWNEBETHLEHEM.COM
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4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Alzheimer´s Caregiver Support Group, Location: Bethlehem Town Hall, 10:30 a.m. to Noon Co-sponsored by the Bethlehem Senior Services and the Alzheimer’s Association. Are you caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with dementia? Do you want to share your converns, your successes, and your frustrations with others who will understand? Join us on the fourth Wednesday each month. The Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group is facilitated by Jane Sanders, LMSW. Transportation can be arranged by calling 4394955, extension 1176.
MONDAY, JULY 12 Food Stamp Assistance and Medicaid Representative Bethlehem Town Hall 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon A representative from the Legal Aid Society and an Albany County Department of Social Services Medicaid representative will be available at the Bethlehem Town Hall to answer your questions concerning food stamps and Medicaid and/or to assist with applications. To make an appointment, call 439-4955, extension 1176.
THURSDAY, JULY 15 to AUGUST 19 The Savvy Caregiver Program for persons caring for Alzheimers or dementia family member. 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon The Savvy Caregiver Program (A free, six-week course designed to enhance your caregiving skills) Bethlehem Senior Services Department, 445 Delaware Avenue in Delmar. 439-4955 x 1176 Register today! The Savvy Caregiver course is designed to provide persons caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia with some of the skills necessary to cope with the various states of the illness. It will also emphasize the many rewards associated with caregiving. The program is sponsored by the Eddy Alzheimer’s Services through Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center and taught by Diane Van Dusen, LMSW. 58 JULY 2010
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Angela’s
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Large Pizza
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427-7122
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Angela’s
Angela’s
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427-7122
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