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A letter from Bethlehem Town Hall Dear OUR TOWNE Reader, It is appropriate that I mention in this Our Towne that I will not be running for a second term as Town of Bethlehem Supervisor. Loving this job as I do, and believing that we have accomplished a lot of good work together, I can tell you that this has been a difficult decision, involving both personal and ons. d professional f i l considerati i What I will continue to offer you and the Town at this time is my full commitment to these beliefs and hopes for the future: I have always strongly believed that public service, and particularly holding elected office has been my privilege, not a right – and I have been honored to serve you and our wonderful community for four years as a Councilman and now for two years as Supervisor. The strength of our electoral system needs to be in you, the voting public and your involvement and informed choice to support elected officials to serve Bethlehem, now and into the future. In our Town of 33,656 residents, in my judgment we are fortunate to have a wealth of individuals who have the experience, training and, most important, the values and principles to put public service first, to serve the public admirably as Bethlehem Town Supervisor and in other elected capacities. Looking back, I am very pleased that we have accomplished a great deal of the agenda I set forth in my two State of the Town addresses. Looking to the future, there is more to do over the next six months. That will be where I direct all of the energies and abilities on the job! The vision I have shared with you for Bethlehem remains the same: Fiscal Well-being; Openness and Transparency; and Quality of Life. Here is a thumb-nail sketch of the major work that will be advanced over the next six months:
I. FISCAL WELL BEING a. Develop a fiscally responsible 2012 budget that: continues to evaluate the largest budget items and departments; reduces town expenditures further; keeps tax increases for operations at zero or less; and significantly reduces or even eliminates the use of reserve fund balances - while maintaining the high quality of essential services in our Town. b. Implement a strong capital plan for guiding the Town’s investment to replace deteriorating and costly water, sewer and facility infrastructure for 2012-16. The plan will define: priorities, costs and taxpayer impact. c. Continue to advance the 2020 Implementation Committee initiatives. It is important that we all keep our eye on the future regarding what is best for Bethlehem, and not be fearful of questioning the status quo. In today’s world, if any organization stands still, that organization is actually falling behind. Therefore, with fiscal considerations being of paramount importance, and with quality-of-life factors considered too, the 2020 Implementation Committee work in the following key areas need to be carefully considered: 14
i. Modernization of Bethlehem Town Government, including terms of office, effective leadership structures and other matters. ii. Expanded Economic Development With the Vista Technology Campus in Slingerlands obtaining final Bethlehem Industrial Agency [BIDA] approval, 2020 is now positioned to be a partner with the Town and BIDA to pursue further revenue generating economic development in the Slingerlands Hamlet along New Scotland Road from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield building to the intersection of the Timothy Mosher Highway (Route 140), and in the Selkirk Rail Yard District. iii. Shared Services with the goal of maximizing the opportunity for internal Town savings, where possible, in large departments and small ones too. iv. Intergovernmental Cooperation with the Bethlehem Central School District, Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk School District, the Library and the Bethlehem Fire Districts to achieve a number of goals, ranging from innovative economic development contracts, to consolidation to the sharing of facilities. All opportunities need to be aimed at reducing taxpayer costs, becoming more efficient and generating revenue.
II. OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY a. Providing streaming videos of Town Board meetings to resident and businessperson personal computers to offer the choice of viewing and hearing Town Board meetings at their convenience. b. Adopt a new and greatly expanded Ethics Policy for Bethlehem Town government.
III. QUALITY OF LIFE IN BETHLEHEM a. Completion of several implementation projects including: photovoltaic solar panel system at the Elm Avenue Park administration building; new fishing dock at Henry Hudson Park, and several other capital initiatives. b. Expand ongoing dialogue between the Police Department and residents. And, implement a Bethlehem Police Bicycle Patrol program. c. Planning Initiatives: i. Implement next step actions to foster more open space planning, including the creation of an Open Space Program. ii. Obtain full passage of the Town’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program from the NYS Department of State for for the 7 mile length of Hudson River shoreline in Bethlehem. iii. Finalize the Delaware Avenue enhancement study. iv. Appoint a member of the Agriculture and Farmland Protection committee to be the contact person to the Town’s Development Planning Committee (DPC). v. Analyze and approve all appropriate Zoning revisions as a follow up to the June 22, 2011 Public Hearing. We have a lot of work ahead of us for next six month. It is focused on the issues that Bethlehem must address to remain a strong and vibrant community and I look forward to addressing these and many other challenges as your Town’s Supervisor. Sincerely, Sam Messina
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David Tromp /Stair Climbing Champion You know how it is when the elevator is broken. That nice and easy ride to the ninth floor is now a trudge up each and every floor. Up, up, up...stairs and landing, stairs and landing...until you arrive, breathless and sweaty, wondering if that elevator will ever be fixed. Everyone feels that way-right? Maybe not. There are those who actually chose the stairs over the elevator, and not just to dash out for a cup of coffee. They’re called stair climbers and they’ve turned it into a sport-a passion, in fact, a way of life. Glenmont resident David Tromp, 36, is a champion stair race climber. If you’re like me, you haven’t heard of competitive stair climbing. After all, it’s not an Olympic sport---yet! Perhaps you’re not impressed with his champion status. Well...let’s consider David’s numbers. There was the race at the Corning Towers at the Albany plaza this year---42 floors with 809 steps. David did that in 4 and 1/2 minutes (no, that’s not a typo). Then the Empire State Building Run-up---86 floors with 1576 steps. David’s time was 12 minutes 10 seconds (about 8.48 seconds per floor). This past June, he competed in Climb Albany at One Commerce Plaza. A short race at 18 floors with 363 steps, David’s time was 1 minute 30 seconds; an astounding 5 seconds per floor! I know, I know...I thought the same thing! Wow! One thing that attracts David to the sport is that it allows time for family. Rather than spending hours on weekend mornings running, he’s enjoying that that time with his wife, Sharon, and his children, Maggie and Patrick. The stair training with his team--all co-workers---takes place during his lunch hour. David’s day job for the past 13 years has been as an environmental engineer for the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The races he competes in, all charity fund-raisers, became personal for David when his youngest was diagnosed with severe allergies. He’s especially motivated by races that raise money for the American Lung Association because Patrick’s allergies manifest as breathing issues. For David, it 18
just feels like the right thing to do. David wasn’t always a stair climber. His passion began with running. There were many races and marathons before an injured hip caused him to reconsider. Running was replaced with the elliptical machine and then he began climbing stairs. In 2003 he competed in his first stair climbing race and decided a life-style change was in order. David was 60 pounds overweight, and although he was able to to run road races with those extra pounds, he couldn’t climb stairs. Not well, anyway. He began training on stairs and still continued some running. He also made changes in what he ate. He never followed a diet, per se, but ate smaller portions of the foods he loved...a cup of ice cream rather than a bowl. He ate well, exercised, and lost the weight. Oh... and he climbed a lot of stairs. “And there”, he says, with a confident smile, “I found my niche.” Climbing is easier on the joints than running. There’s no pounding down on concrete. It’s only upward movement . He’s now been happily climbing stairs for eight years and the old injuries are gone. It’s all been upward since the very first stair. When David speaks of his stair climbing victories,
He’s competed against the most elite stair climbers in the world. Most memorably, the Empire State Building Run-Up there’s a humble sort of pride even though he’s taken 1st place in climbs all over the northeast including Philadelphia, Hartford, and here, in Albany. David has competed against the most elite stair climb racers in the world, most memorably in the Empire State Building Run-Up. That race is done in heats, where groups of qualifying climbers set off for the stairs at the same time. Many other stair climbs release the racers at intervals, every 20 seconds or so.
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For the Empire State Building race, David and the other 90 climbers took off in a frenzy to reach the stairwell (go to YouTube Empire State Building Stair Climb...it’s worth watching) . Twenty-five of those climbers are the best in the world. The funnel created at the onset of the climb slammed David into the wall, directly into the door. He knew precious seconds were lost, but he continued, jostling for position, and he looked for a chance to pass. The stairs are taken two at a time, and despite the earlier blunder, he was doing well... until the landing on the sixty-eighth floor. Another climber had spilled water there. Coming up and around this corner, David’s feet went airborne and he fell...hard. Still, he was determined. He picked himself up and bounded back, reaching the observation deck and the finish line. “These races are like short track speed skating”, David says. “You wait for the moment to pass, and you go for it.” He did go for it. David placed 13th overall and 7th in his age group. Not bad when you consider the competition. In fact, David is currently in the top 20 globally in the sport’s World Cup rankings. After we sat and talked, I felt sorry that I hadn’t seen one of the stair climbing races David told me about. I wanted to see the action. Luckily, we met in the coffee shop at One Commerce Plaza in Albany, the very building he climbed just the day before. He showed me the stairs and demonstrated how the climbers take them, two at a time. Still, I wanted more, so I suggested a race of sorts...me in the elevator, David on the stairs. He showed me to the elevators and as soon as I pushed the button for “13”, he was off. I really did want to beat him but the elevator wasn’t fast enough for David Tromp. The bell rang for the 13th floor and there he was, waiting and smiling. Slightly winded, sure...but there first...where he likes to be. I wondered if he ever TOOK the elevator...if every trip up was an opportunity to train. Turns out he DOES step into an elevator occasionally and during those nice and easy rides up, people smile at him and say, “Hey, shouldn’t you be taking the stairs?”. David shakes his head “no” because even the fastest stair climbers around deserve a rest now and then. Interview and article by Caroline Barrett
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Co-owner Mike Moll of the Delmar Marketplace at the Four Corners, is seen here next to the new Brooks’ BBQ Center which features the complete line of Brooks’ sauces, marinades, rubs and dressings as well as ProHeat Charcoal - the same premium charcoal used at all Brooks’ barbecues.
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With summer in full swing it can only mean that hot days and sometimes even hotter nights are upon us. Today’s population is made up of more senior citizens than ever before. Here are some tips and tricks to stay cool when the temperature rises. 1. Drink plenty of cool water to keep yourself hydrated and reduce your body’s core temperature. (Warm water won’t do this, and cold water might be a shock to your system.) Drink regularly, every hour, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid soft drinks and alcoholic drinks that are diuretics and rob your body of the water it desperately needs. 2. Eat small, light, non-spicy meals. Eating heavy meals increases your metabolism and can raise your body temperature. Also, digestion robs you of energy. Since the heat is already robbing you of some energy, you don’t need to add to this drain by taxing the digestive system. However, don’t skip meals since it’s food that replenishes the electrolytes you lose through sweating and increased water consumption. 3. Wear light colored, loose fitting clothes and also wear a loose fitting hat or carry an umbrella for shade. Forget the fashion rules, follow the heat rules. (Royal blue and/or white are the best colors to wear for their heat reflective qualities. This is why most tarps and boat awnings are blue.) For indoors though, forget all those rules and go with the “bare as you dare” notion. The
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more exposed skin you have the more efficient your cooling-by-sweating process can work. Also, be sure to tie up long hair, and if you have a beard, consider shaving in order to remove all that facial insulation. 4. Find an air conditioned place. If you don’t have AC at home, go someplace that has AC like the mall or other places that don’t mind people coming in and hanging around a while. Also, you can “AC pool” with friends just like you’d car pool. Go to a friend’s house who has a good AC system. 5. Fill two-liter plastic bottles full of water and put them in every empty space in both the fridge and freezer. Having cold water is a great thing. You drink cool water and use cold water to soak towels to wrap around your neck, wrists, and ankles where the veins and arteries are closest to the surface. This is one of the best ways to reduce your body temperature. Also, setting up a few of the frozen two-liter bottles in front of a fan can blow a nice cool breeze your way. 6. Try reducing the heat all together; do this by blocking the sun. Do what you can to reduce the sunlight that hits your house or comes in through the windows. Keep the shades drawn or consider hanging a white sheet or blue tarp as an outside awning on the side(s) of the house that catch the most sun. These tarps are also effective if placed on the roof as they’ll reflect the sun’s rays. Remember, hot weather is nothing to ignore, even if you’re not a senior citizen. Heat can affect everyone. Play it safe, stay cool, avoid exertion, and stay healthy. Also, when considering heat safety, don’t forget your pets. Submitted by Jennifer Unser, Director of Community Outreach at Delmar Place Assisted Living Community, 467 Delaware Avenue, Delmar NY 12054. Visit us 24/7 at www.delmarplace.com
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Later this summer, Tiffany’s will be re-locating across the street to the Town Squire (Price Chopper) Plaza. Stay tuned for updates on our new location. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-7pm Thursday 7am-5pm Saturday 9am-1pm Email: tiffanysbarbershop@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/tiffanysbarbershop
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A: Summertime brings new opportunities for potential pet exposures to harmful and dangerous substances. As with all poisonings, early recognition and decontamination are key to a successful outcome. Here is some basic information for you to know about these exposures. COMPOST BINS OR PILES: These piles of decomposing and
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potential to contain tremorgenic mycotoxins, which are toxic to both pets and wildlife. Even small amounts ingested can result in clinical signs within 30 minutes to several hours. Clinical signs include agitation, hyperthermia, hyper-responsiveness, panting, drooling, and vomiting, and can progress to serious CNS signs (including incoordination, tremors, and seizures!). SLUG AND SNAIL BAITS: The active ingredient is typically metaldehyde, which is toxic to all species (particularly dogs). When ingested, metaldehyde results in clinical signs that resulted in the nickname “shake and bake.” Within 1 to 2 hours of ingestion, clinical signs of salivation, restlessness, vomiting, and incoordination are seen, which then progress to tremors, seizures, and secondary severe hyperthermia. MOLE BAIT: Typically contain zinc phosphide. Other types may contain bromethalin. Neither of these active ingredients have an antidote and both can result in rapidly developing, lifethreatening symptoms. When zinc phosphide combines with gastric acid, it results in rapid phosphine gas formation within the stomachThis gas causes severe gastrointestinal inflammation, abdominal distension, and cardiovascular insufficiency (similar to symptoms of GDV(bloat). Pulmonary congestion and edema may also occur. Clinical signs develop rapidly within 15 minutes to several hours and include vomiting, salivation, abdominal discomfort, bloating, depression, labored breathing, tremors, and weakness. Once clinical signs have developed, the prognosis is guarded. PLANTS: Most garden and food producing plants are nontoxic to pets and only result in mild gastrointestinal upset when ingested. That said, here are a few common summer plants that can cause concerns when eaten by pets: Tomato plants contain tomatine which is found in the leafy greens, the fruit blossoms, and in small green tomatoes. When stems, vines and green fruit are ingested, clinical signs can include gastrointestinal irritation, ataxia, and weakness. Rhubarb leaves contain oxalic acid, calcium oxalate and potassium oxalate and can result in oral and gastrointestinal irritation causing vomiting and diarrhea. MULCH PRODUCTS: Cocoa bean mulch, a byproduct of chocolate production, is the discarded hulls or shells of the cocoa bean. This mulch is frequently used for home landscaping
and is often very fragrant, especially when first placed in the yard and warmed by the sun. This tempting smell of warm chocolate often attracts and encourages dogs to ingest the mulch. Clinical signs include vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, tremors, tachycardia, tachypnea, and potential seizures. SALT WATER TOXICITY: While it’s probably not at the top of your toxin lists, salt water is a dangerous poison, particularly if you take your dog to the beach! If your dog loves to play on the ocean beach, heed caution. Dogs don’t realize that salt water is dangerous, and excessive intake can result in severe hypernatremia, or salt poisoning. While initial signs of hypernatremia include vomiting and diarrhea, salt poisoning can progress quickly to neurologic signs like walking drunk, seizures, progressive depression, and ultimately, severe brain swelling. Hypernatremia needs to be treated very carefully with IV fluids by your veterinarian. Help avoid the problem by carrying a fresh bottle of tap water and offering it to your dog frequently while he’s frolicking on the beach. FERTILIZERS: Typically, limited ingestions of these ingredients generally do not result in significant concerns and are a relatively low level toxicity risk. With most case of fertilizer ingestion, clinical signs are limited to gastrointestinal irritation and foreign body obstruction risk (particularly if organic compounds such as bone meal are mixed in). Keep in mind that there are some fertilizers that contain iron, along with other herbicide and pesticide additives, and these pose additional concerns and can result in significant health concerns. FIREWORKS: These can result in burns; injury to the mouth, eyes, or paws; and possible heavy metal toxicity if ingested. Fireworks can contain iron, copper, barium, mercury, phosphorus and magnesium in the coloring agents. Clinical symptoms seen with fireworks ingestion include vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, tremors and seizures. BLUE–GREEN ALGAE OR CYANOBACTERIA: Growth of toxic algae can be found in both fresh and salt water throughout the warm regions of the world. Blue-green algae becomes concerning when algae accumulates on the surface of the water during hot, dry weather with wind that can shift concentrated algae mats along the shorelines. Affected water may have the appearance of pea soup with thick layers of algae on the surface. Blooms of blue-green algae can contain hepatoxins and/or neurotoxins. Exposures occur when dogs ingest or swim water that contains the cyanobateria. Clinical signs are vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, weakness, shock, icterus, tremors, seizures, respiratory distress and potentially death within one hour or up to several days.
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Spring and summer preventative wellness visits to your veterinarian are the perfect time for client education – these visits also serve as an opportunity to reminder pet owners about potential hazards that may have been out of sight during the colder months of the year. Education has proven to be the best method of preventing exposures to potentially harmful substances in animals. This will help keep your pets happy and healthy through the busy summer months ahead! Please send all your veterinary questions to Dr. Estra at: AskTheVet@canterburyvet.com or mail them to Ask the Vet c/o Canterbury Animal Hospital 88 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054
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Eagle Tennis & Fitness Camp
Summer 2011
Directors and Staff: Steve Smith – Bethlehem Boys Varsity Tennis Head Coach Rob Gray – Greenville Boys Varsity Tennis Head Coach
Location: Bethlehem High School Tennis Courts Program: The grade-level sessions have been set up to meet a variety of players’ abilities and needs. Groups run Monday through Thursday.
Contact Info:
Steve Smith 439-4921 ext. 22253 or smitshs@bcsd.neric.org Session One – July 11th-14th 8:00 – 9:15 = Players in grades 6 and 7 9:30 – 10:45 = Players in grades 8 and 9 11:00 – 12:15 = Players in grades 10 and up
Session Two – July 18th-21st 8:00 – 9:15 = Players in grades 6 and 7 9:30 – 10:45 = Players in grades 8 and 9 11:00 – 12:15 = Players in grades 10 and up
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Summer Summer at the Elm Avenue Park! Andy the Music Man and Air Bounce Ride Saturday, July 9 – 2pm Henry Hudson park
Andy “The Music Man” Morse, a Delmar resident, is the peanut butter and jelly of kids music. For 17 years he has delighted children with his performances of highly interactive songs that get kids up and dancing. To add to the fun there will also be an air bounce to hop around in. This event is Free!
Red’s Recycle-O-Rama Thursday, July 14 – 7PM Elm Avenue Park
Assisted by Rusty the Recycling Dog, Red uses audience participation, storytelling, magic, juggling and Red’s original one man junk band to offer fun loving tips on how to reduce, reuse and recycle. All to become more planet friendly.
FREE of charge! In case of rain this event will be held in the Elm Avenue Park Large Pavilion.
Tequila Mockingbirds & Late Night Swim Friday, July 22, 8-10pm Elm Park Pool Free admission into the Pool after 7:30pm
Mockingbirds. Voted Capital Region’s “Best Acoustic Duo” by Metroland Magazine, for their unique blend of blues, jazz and classic rock. All pools and Splash Islands will be open. In case of rain this event will be held in the Elm Avenue Park Large Pavilion.
Zucchini Brothers Thurs, July 28, 7PM – Elm Avenue Park
Often called “The Beatles of kid’s music”, this zany trio will present an unforgettable musical show which will keep you on your feet & dancing.
FREE of charge! In case of rain, this event will be moved to the Elm Avenue Park large pavilion.
Enjoy a late night dip in the pool and some good tunes by the Tequila
Registration fo r the FALL 2011 Recreation Se ason
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Payments may be made by Check or Visa/Mastercard. To be eligible, players must be born before December 1st, 2007.
Everybody plays. Since the program is for fun, all players play a minimum of half of every game.
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The Town of Bethlehem has initiated a monthly cleanup program whereby citizens help clean our streets and roadways. Community Cleanup Days are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. In the event of rain, the Cleanup will be cancelled. The Town will provide safety vests, rubber gloves, trash bags and pick-up sticks. If you would like to volunteer, please call 439-4955, extension 1164. 31
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Congratulations to the Bethlehem Tomboys 14U and 16U Travel Softball teams for each winning the Eastern National Qualifier tournament
Are you looking for part-time help? Youth Employment Service (YES) is a free referral program through the Town of Bethlehem that helps community residents find reliable workers throughout the year. YES has a large database of enthusiastic youth who are interested and available for part-time work.
Yard work - Babysitting - Pet sitting - Party Helpers Housework -Tutoring - Retail - Handyman - Office/clerical Call 439-4955 x1608 or email YES@townofbethlehem.org If you are a Bethlehem resident, age 14-21, you can register with Youth Employment Service by logging onto www.townofbethlehem.org and downloading the registration form from the Youth Employment Service page.
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Since 1967 we have been providing Bethlehem with the freshest Cut Choice & Prime Meats in the area
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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! Even though I am now surrounded by books daily, you would think that I would have so much more time to read! I try to make time for myself each day to read, often here with Seamus curled up next to me on one of our couches. In early June, my husband surprised me with a vacation to the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our condo was right on the beach, the sound of the surf and the cool ocean breezes were ever present through the screened porches. Each day my husband set up my “camp” of chair, umbrella, boogie board and cooler just feet away from the surf. On the crystal sand I settled in for a day of reading, swimming and shell hunting. We would bring Seamus down around 5pm and could stay until 8:30 at night as the air and water were both in the 80s! It was an incredible, tropical get away (Thanks to Teri for sharing her home away from home with us!) that provided beauty, history, and relaxation for all three of us. I actually enjoyed three “beach reads” while there. I finished Tess Gerritsen‛s 7th book in her Rizzoli and Isles series, “The Keepsake”. I love these mysteries which feature Detective Jane Rizzoli and her friend, medical examiner, Maura Isles. (There is also a TV series, which interprets the book series very well, called Rizzoli & Isles which returns to TNT on July 11th. ) I finished another one of my “guilty pleasures” a paranormal romance by Kim Harrison which features her bounty hunter, Rachel Morgan, a white witch, and her partners who
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consist of a vampire and an overly protective garden pixie. (when I state this I can just see my English professors cringing, except for Sister Kitty Hanley who loved Sci-fi.) My third book was lent to me by a loyal store customer, Ann, who shared her copy of Joe Hill‛s “20th Century Ghosts”. I have mentioned Joe Hill in a previous column. He is Stephen King‛s son and wrote one of the scariest books I have ever read, “Heart Shaped Box”. 20th Century Ghosts is a series of short stories, much in the tradition of his father‛s tales from the dark side, outer limits, twilight zone vein. My latest book that I am reading is “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”. Now before you think that I have gone completely bizarre in my reading choice, this is a well-acclaimed, well researched novel that is part of a rising genre called “literature mash-ups”. Written by Seth Graheme-Smith, he first presented this genre with “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” that hit the bestsellers list at #3 in 2009. There have been several other mash-ups published by others, but his have a quality of writing that makes them not only enjoyable, but even believable! In the summer, school age children often have assigned reading lists. Some dread that these books are “assigned” and may be reluctant to get started. If they were not provided with a suggested reading list, there are several suggested lists on the internet under your child‛s age or grade level. The best way to have your child become a lover of reading, is first of all, for you to set the example. I privately cringe when parents come in looking to find books for their child, but then announce that they aren‛t much into reading themselves! Yikes! If you read for pleasure in front of your child, it will seem like a natural activity. Even if you only read magazines, newspaper or cookbooks, if you embody a love of reading, likely your child will as well. Find time to 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. I suggest that for any of you whose children are independent level of reading (perhaps third grade and above) keep a reading/writing response journal where they would write periodically while reading their selection. Have them note the following: title, author, setting, character names, main problem, what do you think will happen next, how was the problem resolved, what part did you enjoy best etc. When doing this they keep their “hand” in writing as a response to written material. If they have a book report to do, they will have key facts available as they review the book. Much better than…”I forgot”… when asked to recall a book. I also suggested that during the summer that you dip back into your “reading list”. Pulling out a “required reading” of days gone by can be a wonderful experience. With a more mature eye, a little distance between the first time you read this book, or just a variety of life experiences can make a book all the more meaningful. For readers in grades 3-7 we have hundreds of chapter books with well known children‛s authors such as Avi, Clements, Dahl, Howe, Patterson, Paulsen, Robinson, Sachar, Spinelli, Peck, Yip, and
Yolen to name a few. For your emergent readers we have leveled reading books as well as all time favorite young reader chapter books such as: Junie B. Jones, Polk Street School, Cam Jansen, Jigsaw Jones, Horrible Harry, Flat Stanley, Magic Treehouse, Bailey School Kids, Magic Schoolbus, Animal Ark, Pony Pals, Box Car Children and My Weird School series. With approximately 1,000 picture and board books with everything from Sesame Street, Disney, Arthur, Clifford, Franklin, to Dr. Seuss, we are sure to have something your youngest child might enjoy. Our store receives approximately 250 books per week from customers to add to our inventory… receiving many books published within the last few months! We currently have over 18,000 books in stock all at a reduction of 20-60% off the original prices. All of our books are on our database, so we encourage you to call us to see if we have something in stock. (way to save on your gas money…though we love to have you come and browse, visit with Seamus, and discuss your favorite book.) The month of July features all History and Military books at an additional 10% off our lowest price. (May I suggest “Flyboys”, “Flags of our Fathers” or “The Imperial Cruise” by James Bradley) Also we have Anne Rivers Siddons books on sale in our best selling fiction area. May a book be a part of your summer experience…and when you are ready to look for a book…I‛d be glad to help at Tattered Pages Used Books. Until next month….revisit an old favorite book…share a great story with a child…find a new favorite for your shelf…don‛t forget your sunscreen & a great read. Happy reading!
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FINANCIAL FOCU$ Is Your Portfolio Like a Baseball Team? If you’re a baseball fan, you’re no doubt aware that the MLB All-Star Game is being played on July 12. But while you’ll probably appreciate the grace and skill of the players, you may not realize just how much a baseball team can teach you about other aspects of life — such as investing. Specifically, consider the following characteristics: - Consistency — Baseball teams need to be consistent. They choose quality players and must have the patience and discipline to stick with those players during slumps. As an investor, you should choose quality investments and have the patience and discipline to stick with them over the long haul. - Diversification — A baseball team doesn’t have just one type of player — it contains pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders. Your portfolio also needs to be diversified because if you own only a single type of investment, and a market downturn strikes that asset class particularly hard, your portfolio could take a big hit. Owning a diversified mix of stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other investments can help reduce the effect of market volatility on your holdings. Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss. - Unity — While a baseball team contains a diverse collection of players, they all strive toward a common goal. And the mix of investments in your portfolio needs to work together to help achieve the various goals you’ve established, such as a comfortable retirement, college for your children and a legacy for your family. To work toward your individual objectives, you will need to create an investment mix that’s based on your risk tolerance, time horizon, family situation and other factors. - Flexibility — While every member of a professional baseball team is a good player, one might be better than another in a given situation. For instance, a faster runner might pinch-run for someone else. And as you move on in your “game” of life, you will need flexibility in making your investment decisions. As one example, when you near retirement, you may want to reduce your exposure to risk somewhat, so you might decide to replace some — but certainly not all — of 44
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This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and Financial Advisors do not offer tax or legal advice.
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Summer Sun and Protecting Your Skin It’s that that time of the year again. The snow has melted and the temperature is rising. While we no longer have to bundle up and pull out our mittens to go outside, summer is not without it’s own set of unique risks. Sun exposure may increase your risk of skin cancer, premature aging and sunburn. It is crucial to protect your skin against the harmful rays of the sun, especially when excessive time is spent outdoors. By learning more about the rays of the sun and how to protect yourself against them, you’ll be able to enjoy your summer worry free. What is the difference between UVA and UVB ultraviolet light? Ultraviolet light is a type of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, certain types of lasers, and sunlamps. There are two types of ultraviolet rays that contribute to sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging. They are ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. ◊ UVA rays make up 95% of the UV radiation that reaches the surface of the Earth. UVA radiation is present at equal intensity during all daylight hours of the day and can penetrate through windows, glass and clouds. ◊ UVB rays are the principal cause of sunburn from the sun. The intensity of UVB rays varies by location, time and season. The most significant amount of UVB rays are present between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM from the months April to October. How do I protect myself from Ultraviolet Rays? ◊ Avoid direct sunlight from the hours of 10 AM and 4PM ◊ Seek the shade when outside for longer periods of time ◊ Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps ◊ Wear protective clothing such as sleeved shirts, sunglasses that indicate 100% UV protection, and broad-brimmed hats ◊ Avoid burning ◊ Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 15 or higher when going outside *REMEMBER, clouds to not protect against UV rays, so applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen is important even on cloudy days ◊ Use at least one palm full of sunscreen when applying to the body at least thirty minutes before sun exposure *Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to the ears, nose, lips, back of neck, tops of feet and along the hairline
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Bethlehem Library Calendar I DO DECLARE Wednesday July 6 * 10:30am Sign your name to the Declaration of Independence, learn some Revolutionary history, and do history crafts. Grade K-5 and families. EVENING ON THE GREEN Wednesday July 6 * 7pm The Terry Gordon Quintet performs originals and familiar songs from the standard jazz repertoire. Concert will be held indoors if it rains. FAMILY BINGO Thursday July 7 * 11am You know the drill—fill the squares, have fun, win prizes! All ages. TEEN TIME Thursday July 7 * 2:30-4:30pm * Guitar Hero, DDR, Wii, and crafts for grade 6 and up. CHILDREN’S CIRCLE Thursday July 7 * 6:30pm Stories, songs, crafts and toys for special needs children and their families. Call Michelle Waldenmaier at 439-9314 ext. 3031 if you have questions about your child’s specific needs. SUMMER CINEMA Fridays, July 8-August 19 * 2:30pm G and PG rated films for kids and families. Details in the library and online at www.bplkids.org. WORLD OF NATURE—STORIES AND SONGS Friday July 8 * 7pm Songster and storyteller George Steele kicks off the library’s Summer Reading Program with a theater-inthe-round singalong—on the Green if it’s nice, inside if it’s not. Families. AROUND THE WORLD July 11-August 22 Make a passport and get it stamped at eligible library programs this summer. Age 3 and up. Details in the library and online at www.bplkids.org.
BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD Monday July 11 * 6:30pm * open to the public
DECORATE A SUNCATCHER Wednesday July 20 * 10am Grade K-5; call 439-9314 to sign up.
KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP Tuesdays, July 12-August 2 * 1:30pm Children entering kindergarten and their caregivers can practice a new kindergarten skill each week. Come for one session or all four.
EVENING ON THE GREEN Wednesday July 20 * 7pm The Niskie Dixie Cats perform singalong favorites from the 30s and 40s, Dixieland-style. Concert will be held indoors if it rains.
EVENING ON THE GREEN Wednesday July 13 * 7pm The six-piece band Mixed Company blends popular tunes from rock and soul to swing. Concert will be held indoors if it rains.
POKEMON AND BAKUGAN SPECIAL EDITION Thursday July 21 * 2:30-4:30pm Beginners can learn the basics and pick up tips from expert fans. Bring your own cards and action figures. Grade K-5.
CREATE U Thursday July 14 * 2:30pm Interactive workshop for teens on storyboarding for films, commercials, animations and comics. Grade 6 and up. Call 439-9314 to sign up.
PRACTICE CAMPING WITH US Friday July 22 * 10:30am No bugs, no dirt, jut fun: songs, crafts, and s’mores, of course! Grade K-5; call 439-9314 to sign up.
GET READY FOR THE OPERA Thursday July 14 * 7pm Hannelore Wilfert is your guide to this summer’s Glimmerglass productions.
MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Monday July 25 * 6:30pm Eat Pray Love (2010, PG13, 133 minutes)
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN… July 15-August 1 Programs for school-age kids and families with an international dance flavor. Details in the library and online at www.bplkids.org.
WHERE THE DEER AND THE ANTELOPE PLAY Wednesday July 27 * 10am The folks from Five Rivers will “show and tell” about what’s in your backyard and beyond. All ages.
WRITERS AND FRIENDS: JULIA SPENCER-FLEMING Saturday July 16 * 2pm The author of the Clare Fergusson/ Russ Van Alstyne series will talk about her latest novel, One Was a Soldier. Reception and book-signing after the talk. Underwritten by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
EVENING ON THE GREEN Wednesday July 27 * 7pm The Fighting 86s—Celtic music trio. Concert will be held indoors if it rains. TEEN TIME Thursday July 28 * 2:30-4:30pm Guitar Hero, DDR, Wii, and crafts for grade 6 and up.
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Eight Steps to Dental Health It takes more than just brushing.
OK, so you know about brushing and flossing. But there are other steps you should take if you want to keep your teeth for a lifetime. Some people assume they will lose their teeth as they age. That doesn't have to happen. David A. Albert, D.D.S., M.P.H., suggests these steps to keep your teeth and your mouth healthy. Dr. Albert is an assistant professor of clinical dentistry at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Step 1: Understand your own oral-health needs. "Your oral health depends on many factors," Dr. Albert said. "These include what you eat, the type and amount of saliva in your mouth, your habits, your overall health and your oral hygiene routine." Changes in your overall health status often result in changes in your oral health. "For example, many medicines, including more than 300 common drugs, can reduce the amount of saliva in your mouth, resulting in dry mouth," he said. "Women who are pregnant go through oral changes. This often includes inflammation of the gums, which is called pregnancy gingivitis. Patients with asthma often breathe through their mouths, particularly when sleeping. This can result in dry mouth and increased plaque formation and gingivitis." Step 2: Commit to a daily oral-health routine. Talk to your dentist or dental hygienist about your oral health practices. Based on the discussion, come up with an effective routine. It should be easy to follow and should take your situation into account. For example, if you are taking medicine that dries your mouth, you may want to use fluoride every day. Pregnant women, people with health conditions such as diabetes, and people with braces also may want or need special daily care. Step 3: Use fluoride. Everyone can benefit from fluoride, not just children. Fluoride strengthens developing teeth in children. It also helps prevent decay in adults and children. Toothpastes and mouthwashes are good sources of fluoride. Your dentist can prescribe a stronger concentration of fluoride in a gel, toothpaste or rinse if you need it. Step 4: Brush and floss to remove plaque. Everyone should brush at least twice a day. It's even better to brush three times a day or after every meal. In addition, you should floss at least once a day. These activities remove plaque, which is a complex mass of bacteria that constantly forms on your teeth. If plaque isn't removed every day, it can
turn the sugars found in most foods and drinks into acids that lead to decay. Bacteria in plaque also cause gingivitis and other periodontal diseases. It's important to brush and floss correctly and thoroughly. You need to remove plaque from all sides of the tooth and where the tooth meets the gums. If plaque is not removed, it can lead to gum problems and cavities. Step 5: Limit snacks, particularly those high in simple sugars, and eat a balanced diet. Every time you eat, bits of food become lodged in and around your teeth. This food provides fuel for the bacteria in plaque. The bacteria produce acid. Each time you eat food containing sugars or starches (complex sugars), your teeth are exposed to these acids for 20 minutes or more. This occurs more often if you eat snacks and the food stays on your teeth for a while. These repeated acid attacks can break down the enamel surface of your teeth, leading to a cavity. If you must snack, brush your teeth or chew sugarless gum afterward. A balanced diet is also important. Not getting enough minerals and vitamins can affect your oral health, as well as your general health. Step 6: If you use tobacco in any form, quit. Smoking or using smokeless tobacco increases your risk of oral cancer, gingivitis, pertinacities and tooth decay. Using tobacco also contributes to bad breath and stains on your teeth. Step 7: Examine your mouth regularly. Even if you visit your dentist regularly, you are in the best position to notice changes in your mouth. Your dentist and dental hygienist see you only a few times a year, but you can examine your mouth weekly to look for changes that might be of concern. These changes could include: Swollen gums Chipped teeth Discolored teeth Sores or lesions on your gums, cheeks or tongue A regular examination is particularly important for tobacco users, who are at increased risk of developing oral cancer. If you smoke or use smokeless tobacco, your dentist or dental hygienist can show you where a sore, spot, patch or lump is most likely to appear. Step 8: Visit the dental office regularly. Talk to your dentist about how often you should visit. If you have a history of cavities or crown and bridge work, or are wearing braces, you should visit the dentist more often. Some people, such as diabetics or smokers, have more gum disease than the general population. They also should visit the dentist more often. People with suppressed immune systems also are more likely to have dental problems. Examples include people who are infected with HIV or are receiving cancer treatment. More frequent visits for these groups are important to maintain good oral health. Article submitted by Colgate Resource Center
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