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Hi Bethlehem, It’s hard to believe that SPRING begins on the 20th of this month! March has a packed calendar. Daylight savings begins on the 13th, St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th, and we’ll all have March Madness!

This issue is packed with awesome stories about the neighbors, organizations and merchants in our town. We have many new advertisers as well as your favorites. As always, we encourage you to BUY BETHLEHEM and support our local economy. Again this month, there are opportunities to participate or donate to local charities and events that give back directly to our town.

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Content: Bob’s Car Care Tip p. 9 Neighbors Next Door p.12 Ask the Four Corner Pharmacist p.19 Senior’s Corner p.20 Where in Bethlehem? p.24 Ask the Canterbury Vet p.28 Letter from Town Hall p.30 Health Matters p.35 Trish’s Pix - Book Review p.40 Financial Focus p.43 Mary Rea p.44 Our Towne Feature p.47 Tooth Tips p.49 Chamber of Commerce p.54 Library Calendar p.56

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CAR CARE TIPS Crude oil prices have increased about 15 percent over the past year, which reflects a trend in rising commodity prices across the board in 2011. Not surprisingly, this means that gasoline prices are also up, because crude oil is the single-largest factor in determining the price at the pump in the U.S. The price for crude oil is set in worldwide markets where many buyers and sellers react to market fundamentals, including assessments of current and future supply and demand factors.

But just how much does the price of crude impact U.S. gasoline prices? Crude oil accounted for 71 percent of that price.

So what makes up the other 29 percent of gasoline prices? According to the Department of Energy, combined federal and state taxes on gasoline accounted for 14 percent of the average price.

The remaining 15 percent of the price on average covers the costs of refining, transportation and marketing.

The DOE chart right shows this average price breakdown.

There are very few consumer products whose price is driven so overwhelmingly by the price of the commodity behind it. Consumers see this correlation everyday on gas station signs that display the fluctuating price of gasoline.

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Make A Difference

100% of your gift stays in OUR community.

Over 3,300 of our Bethlehem neighbors have been affected by the Y’s Reach Out For Youth program. You can help provide programs and services to children and families in need.

Please help us help others. $22 provides a youth membership $45 provides preschool program $60 provides swim lesson/school age program $90 provides skating lessons $165 provides a week of summer camp $280 provides before and after school care

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Neighbors Next Door

Jennifer Gallagher|Spina Bifida Advocate “Life is what you make of it.” And so began my conversation with Jennifer Gallagher, a Delmar native and mother of two.

She grew up here, went to the Bethlehem schools and then SUNY Potsdam. It was always a dream, that the west coast would be her place. But the draw of her family, and the appeal of community drew her back to where she’d started. And here she stayed. Jennifer married Jim Gallagher in 2000 and their son PJ was born in 2002.

It was during the 19th week of her second pregnancy, that the Gallaghers learned their baby would be born with Spina Bifida. It was devastating, for both of them. The couple was at once scared and confused.

Immediately their doctor pointed them in the direction of the MOMS (Management of Myelomeningocele Study) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Being both a healthy mother and a strong baby, they were perfect candidates for the in utero surgery. Their hope was that the spinal defect could be lessened through the surgery.

The Gallaghers suffered another blow when they learned they weren’t chosen for the in utero procedure.

Still, Jennifer says, “we continued to participate with the study, because they were learning so much about Spina Bifida and were a great source of information and education for us, not to mention offering worldrenowned medical care.”

They had put a lot of hope into getting the surgery. It was something the Gallaghers wanted very badly for their baby. The next five months were very hard, as they were unsure of what the future would bring.

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It was during this time that Jennifer turned to her belief in God for comfort. She hadn’t relied on her faith for some time. She felt there was no one else who could help her or her baby during the long five months of waiting. It was there that she found peace.

She says of her faith, “I knew that God loved my baby no matter what, and so would I.” Madeline Hope Gallagher was born on January 6, 2005 by planned cesarean section. The couple chose the Epiphany for her birthday. It’s the day that Christians celebrate the gifts brought to the baby Jesus. And what better way to see her birth than as a gift?

The cesarean was planned at 37 1/2 weeks, intentionally early. Her already damaged spine could have sustained further trauma from traveling through the birth canal.

Thankfully, the birth went well. She was born beautiful and healthy.

Madeline’s undeveloped spinal cord will be with her always. But so will her wit, her cleverness and strength.

She has the face of an angel. One of those faces that

One of those faces that you remember as being the most beautiful you’ve seen on a child, anywhere. you remember as being the most beautiful you’ve seen on a child, anywhere. And then, her personality. She has charm and charisma. There’s lots of life in her little body.

Six years later, the results from that MOMS study were recently published. The New York Times picked up the story and made mention of how well the children were doing who did have the in utero surgery. It was frustrating for Jennifer and Jim to hear this news. There wasn’t any information given about what life can be like for the kids who didn’t have the surgery. She said, “ I felt like the whole picture of Spina Bifida wasn’t being painted and if there is something that can give prospective parents hope, like the story of Maddie and how well she is doing, it could help relieve a lot of fear for people who cannot have the surgery.”

This comes back to what she said when we first sat down to talk. The thing about life being what you make of it. The Gallaghers have taken everything they’ve learned about Maddie and about Spina Bifida, and tried to turn it into hope. They both volunteer for the Spina Bifida Association, as board members and are tireless fundraisers and cheerleaders. Through the Association, they’ve met many other adults and children with Spina Bifida. For their son PJ, being around other specially-abled people has been good. In his first year in elementary school, he was placed in an integrated classroom. The thing was, PJ didn’t see anything different in any of those kids. He befriended all of them. Parents approached Jen, grateful that their children had made a friend. She knew that it was another one of God’s ways, showing them the positive of having Madeline in their lives.

When Jennifer was in the hospital, a friend sent her a poem titled Welcome To Holland, by Emily Perl Kingsley.

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It’s an especially important poem for parents of speciallyabled children. The poem describes a person who has dreamed of traveling to Italy, and is finally on a plane, heading there. Only, this person discovers the plane is not going to Italy - it’s going to Holland, and has landed there. It hadn’t gone to a terrible place, just a different one. And so the traveler must learn to love Holland, all the while hearing from other travelers about how wonderful Italy is, but knowing that destination is out of the question. The message sustained them through their first year with Maddie. It was the hardest year by far.

Now, when Jen dreams of the future she imagines how her children will grow up and be in the world. She still has hope. Hope that both Maddie and PJ will have open minds. Be giving, caring and empathetic.

Throughout our entire time talking, Madeline Gallagher sat, smoothie in hand, listening to our conversation, occasionally piping up, but mostly listening, her big brown eyes alert and taking it all in. It was time to hear from her, after all that patient waiting. She loved talking about herself (who doesn’t?) I learned that her favorite singer is Taylor Swift. The song is Love Story.

And on cue, she sang it for us, clear and from the heart.

She also has big plans for the future. She’s going to be a pediatrician. We watched her sing, two mothers, smiling and nodding, loving the spirit and courage in this little girl. It was then that Jen commented on how, really, there is nothing that Madeline Gallagher cannot do. This made Maddie stop.

“Of course there is something I cannot do, Mommy!” she looked at us seriously.

We waited.

“I cannot fly,” she announced.

With all the love and hope and tenacity she has, I wouldn’t be surprised to see it happen.

Interview and article by Caroline Barrett

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A side note: Jennifer and Jim Gallagher have asked if our community would kindly say a prayer for their friend, Jennifer Lasher Tinsmon and her family. They greatly appreciate all the love and prayers that go out for her at this time.

For more information about Spina Bifida: Spina Bifida Association of Northeastern New York: http://www.sbaalbany.org Management of Myelomeningocele Study: http://www.spinabifidamoms.com Hey, if you know a Bethlehem neighbor who has a unique story or amazing accomplishment, please email: john@ourtownebethlehem.com 13

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Seasonal Allergies:

How to Identify and Treat Them?

Jennifer Cerulli, Pharm.D., Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? If you do, you are not alone.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis, commonly referred to as hay fever, is the most common allergic condition. An estimated 35 million Americans are affected by seasonal allergies. Fortunately, managing seasonal allergies is not difficult. With proper identification, prevention, and available over-the-counter treatments, allergic symptoms can be minimized.

Are my symptoms due to allergies?

Sneezing, congestion, runny nose, cough due to post-nasal drip, and watery/itchy eyes are the most common symptoms of seasonal allergies. These symptoms are similar to those caused by the common cold and may be difficult do distinguish. However, a cold, which is caused by a virus, may involve low-grade fevers and thick, yellowish nasal discharge. Seasonal allergies usually involve thin, clear, watery discharge and no fever. While allergy and cold symptoms are similar, if your symptoms last longer than two weeks, they may be due to allergies.

What am I allergic to?

Seasonal allergies are caused by substances in the air, called allergens. People most commonly experience seasonal allergic rhinitis during the spring, summer, and fall.

Pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds are the most common airborne allergen.

The type of pollen that you may be allergic to depends on what time of year your allergic symptoms occur. If you experience symptoms in the spring you may be allergic to tree pollen. Grass pollen is common during the summer. Allergies during the late summer and early fall are often due to weeds such as ragweed.

Molds are another common cause of seasonal allergies. Unlike pollens, molds do not have a specific season in which their likelihood of triggering allergic symptoms is highest. Indoors, molds can be found in damp areas such as bathrooms or basements. Outdoors, molds are found in grass and leaf piles, mulch, under rotting logs, and in compost piles. Allergies triggered by mold spores typically peak during hot, humid, and rainy weather.

How can I treat my allergic symptoms?

Many medications used to treat seasonal allergies are available over-the-counter. Antihistamines are the most common medication used to treat allergic symptoms. Antihistamines work by blocking histamine, which is an inflammatory chemical that is released during an allergic response. By blocking histamine, these medications reduce runny nose, itchiness, and watery eyes. There are two classes of antihistamines available over-the-counter. First generation antihistamines (for example diphenhydramine and chlorpheniramine) work well, however, commonly cause drowsiness. Second generation antihistamines ( for example loratadine and Cetirizine) available

over-the-counter are less likely to cause sedation. All of the first and second generation antihistamines that are over-the-counter have generic equivalents available. Other second generation antihistamines are available with a prescription from your doctor.

Decongestants can be used to treat the nasal congestion or “stuffy nose� that can occur with allergies. Two decongestants available without a prescription are pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) and phenylephrine (Sudafed PE). Decongestants may not everyone so read the label for warnings and if you have heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, glaucoma, or prostate problems talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking a them.

A nasal spray, cromolyn, is sold over-the-counter to prevent or treat nasal symptoms due to allergies. This medication also decreases the allergic reaction and can take a few days before your symptoms are relieved. Although nasal spray decongestants are available over-thecounter to treat nasal stuffiness, they should not be used for more than three consecutive days. If used for longer, the decongestant nasal sprays can cause rebound congestion, in which your congestion may become worse when you stop using the products.

Other nasal sprays which work well to manage seasonal allergies are available with a prescription from your doctor. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the best way to control your symptoms considering the benefits, side effects and costs of all the options.

Besides Medication, How else can I control my allergies?

Preventing exposure to the allergen is the best way to minimize allergic symptoms. Paying attention to mold and pollen counts found on weather reports can help to anticipate when you may be at highest risk of experiencing your allergic symptoms and help you to prepare for those times. Simple things such as closing the windows in your house when pollen counts are high may help to reduce exposure to pollen. Turning on a dehumidifier in your house during hot and humid weather may help to prevent allergic symptoms triggered by mold.

What if my allergies are left untreated?

If allergies are left untreated, it is possible to develop conditions such as sinusitis also known as a sinus infection. A sinus infection can occur when nasal congestion is left untreated which can promote a favorable environment for bacteria to grow. In addition, patients who have asthma may have increased wheezing and trouble breathing during the allergy season and may benefit from treating allergy symptoms to ultimately prevent an asthma exacerbation.

Where can I find more information?

If you think you may have seasonal allergies, talk to your doctor or pharmacist for help in determining which medication may be the best to treat your symptoms. For more information on how to control your exposure to allergens, visit the American Academy of Allergies, Asthma and Immunology Website at www.aaai.org/patients.

References 1. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. www.aaaai.org.

2. American Academy of Family Physicians. www.familydoctor.org.

3. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. Airborne Allergens: Something in the Air. http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/allergens/ airborne_allergens.pdf.

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It is not just these exceptional women, however, who deserve our admiration this month. All too often, we forget the everyday achievements of the women in our lives, including our seniors. Women who surround us each day have led truly amazing and inspiring lives, and we should take greater advantage of their hard-earned wisdom and lessons.

resident lives life to the fullest. In talking with Audrey and her family, it is clear she downplays her exceptional role as a mother. When Audrey and her first husband, Fred Kass, first moved to Delmar following WWII, they had only one child, a son nicknamed Fritz, a successful now-retired Navy Captain who Audrey jokes is her only “homemade” child, soon found himself the middle child with two new sisters. When her son was 9 years old, Audrey adopted a baby girl, now Carolyn Kaufman, who lives in Glenmont and frequently visits with Mom at Delmar Place. Only weeks later, Audrey also welcomed a 14 year old young lady, now Mary Wassung, into her home. Mary’s parents, close friends of Audrey’s, had died of cancer and Mary chose to join Audrey’s caring family.

“When I got the girls, we were having work done on the house” Audrey remembers. “The contractor asked me, “where the heck are you getting all of them?” Audrey and her husband welcomed the children into their home with open arms and all three cannot say enough about what a wonderful mother and caregiver she has been to them over the years. After the death of Fred Kass, Audrey remarried Sam Madison, and became a loving mother to two more children, Robyn and Doug.

Today, Audrey proudly displays images of her 5 children, 14 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren in her apartment and eagerly shares them with her visitors. You only need to meet one of Audrey’s family members to learn what an extraordinary wife, mother, and caregiver Audrey has been to so many.

The current generation of seniors have struggled and persevered through some of America’s most difficult times, but have rose to every occasion. The women of this generation can be heralded as everyday heroes, providing support, love, and care to their families and friends in both happy and hard times.

Certainly, woman like Audrey exemplify the strength that defines women’s history. During this month, we urge each of you to celebrate the wonderful women in your life, especially our seniors. If you would like to meet some outstanding seniors in our community, visitors are always welcome at Delmar Place!

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Celebrate the Women in Your Life

The Month of March is Women’s History Month. This year, the Women’s National History Project is honoring the diverse accomplishments of women throughout history with the theme “Our History is Our Strength.”

As we reflect on the theme of the month, we can all appreciate the triumphs and bravery of women in history like activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, aviator Amelia Earhart, astronaut Sally Ride, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Many of these remarkable women live here at Delmar Place and resident Audrey Madison is one great example. Audrey, a resident of Delmar since 1945, has a smile on her face and pep in her step each day. An avid Yankee fan who loves to walk and bowl, this 93-year old

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This is a photo of the Adams Hardware store, taken in 1921. The building is currently the home of I Love Books. Take note of the porches and Elm trees, our busy Four Corners in a quieter, simpler time.

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Information: Kathy Johnston C/O Albany Rowing Center PO Box 857 Albany, NY 12201-0857 www.albanyrowingcenter.org

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Canterbury Vet Q: Spring break is around the corner and we have a family trip planned. What can we do so our pets have a safe vacation too?

A: Vacation is just around the corner, but before your family departs, consider a few things to prepare your pets for your trip. Whether you are planning on traveling with your pets or having your friend has pets. Bring your pet over to them kenneled, plan ahead to make sure your your friend’s home multiple times to get them pet will be taken care of during your trip. There used to the environment. Make sure to leave are many options available for your pet: traveling complete instructions for friends to keep your with the family, staying with a friend, boarding at pet “on schedule.” a kennel or cattery, or hiring the services of a petsitter. Here are a few things to take into account Boarding at a Kennel or Cattery: for each option: • If you are unable to travel with your pet or make arrangements with a friend, a boarding Taking your pet with you: facility may be an alternative. Choose a facility • If you can’t bear to leave your dog or cat that requires immunizations so that your pet behind, check for pet friendly hotels. Be realistic doesn’t get sick from any of the other residents about the amount of time you will be able to and ask for a tour to ensure the cleanliness of spend with your pet. If you are away from your the facility. pet over 50% of the day, it may be best to leave • Inquire about the amount of time your pet your pet at home. will spend outdoors and the types of exercise • If you will be taking flight for your travel areas available. plans, carefully consider how the trip will affect your pet. Air travel can be very stressful for Hiring the Services of a Pet-Sitter: pets.

• If your pet requires one-on-one interaction • Check with your vet to make sure that there and has difficulty leaving home, hiring a petare no special animal health requirements for sitter may be your best choice. Check their traveling to your destination. references to guarantee they are reliable and trustworthy.

Staying with a friend: • Leave clear instructions and all of your pet’s • To have piece of mind, arrange for your pet supplies in an easily accessible location. to stay with a friend during your vacation and • Do a trial run for a day to identify any then swap services during their trip. potential problems prior to leaving.

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A letter from Bethlehem Town Hall

In the present, Town business is being accomplished efficiently and professionally by your Town Board and the staff at Town Hall: •

Dear Our Towne Readers: For the financial and quality-of-life wellbeing of Bethlehem we must look to the future as well as act responsibly in the present.

Looking to the future, no initiative in our community offers more potential than the work of the 20/20 Implementation Advisory Committee. The planning accomplished over the last two years involved twenty-six community leaders volunteering over 1,000 hours. Now many of these people, and others that have joined the 20/20 Committee, are engaged in the implementation of the recommendations provided in the report issued in June 2009 and developing options for Town Board consideration.

In my forty-years of experience in government, business and non-profit organizations, I have never seen such a creative, constructive and courageous approach to attaining excellence – and in this case that means excellence for Bethlehem!

On January 26th the Town Board supported the 20/20 Implementation Advisory Committee Work Plan presented by Committee Co-chairs Terri Egan and George Leveille. Now the 20/20 Committee is working with our Town department heads and other staff to bring to the Town Board alternatives and options in leading-edge areas, including: • Accelerate responsible revenue generating economic growth, particularly from the Vista Technology Campus, the Selkirk Rail Yard Industrial Center and through support for existing and future retail businesses.

• 21st century governance and management structures, to promote effectiveness and efficiencies, including such matters as elected and appointed offices and terms of office.

• Strengthen financial management and capital planning to cut costs and plan for future capital needs.

• Reorganization and unification of the Town’s Public Works and Highway Departments to reduce costs and be more efficient.

• A state-of-the-art Town-wide economic development partnership (involving the Town, Bethlehem and RCS School Districts, Bethlehem’s five Fire Districts, two ambulance districts and the library) to share in the responsibilities and benefits of managing sustained community growth.

• A virtual community center to facilitate community use of Town, School, Fire District and Library facilities.

• Savings and service enhancements from Town and School sharing/consolidated services.

• New revenue streams to support “green” environmental protection projects.

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At its February 23rd Board Meeting, the Town Board will be considering the creation of a District Board of Ambulance Commissioners to strengthen oversight and the delivery of ambulance services throughout Bethlehem.

• In the area of health and safety, the Town Board will be considering lowered speed limits for Delaware Avenue in the school zone opposite the Bethlehem Central High School.

• Quality of life issues are moving forward too, and that is why we are considering the creation of tobacco free parks in our Town during our March 9th Town Board meeting.

• After many months of study, deliberation and extensive input from all sides of the issue, a cell tower, compatible with the surrounding area, will be erected on Van Dyke Road that will improve cell service for our Town.

• Our new website posting process is working well, as indicated by the receipt of fifteen letters of interest and resumes for four positions on our very active PaTHs 4 Bethlehem Committee.

• Our Deputy Supervisor briefed the Town Board on the Lafarge cement plant issues. (Although the plant is not in Bethlehem, residents in Selkirk, including children at the RCS High School and Middle School could be impacted by any air quality issues, and a number of Bethlehem residents are also employed by Lafarge.)

Last, I need to mention the extensive amount of top-priority work and careful analysis that is being invested in two major policy issues: The Normanside Golf Course acquisition is a very complex and emotional issue. At the February 17th public meeting 250 members of the public were in attendance to express their feelings. I assure you, that no matter what the outcome, your Town Board and all of our involved staff will do the very best we can for Bethlehem, as we consider the financial realities, as well as open space and quality-of-life issues. And, with respect to the Vista Technology Campus, I am confident that your Town government and the Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (BIDA) will creatively and effectively work through all of the complex details soon, so that this major revenue and job center becomes a reality.

Looking to the future as well as at the present, I am feeling very positive about the Town of Bethlehem. We are all working together, turning challenges into opportunities. And while it will always be true that not everyone will always be supportive of directions we take as a Town, or decisions that are made along the way, the job we all have to do in Town government is to listen to the people, thoughtfully consider information and options and then make the very best decisions we can for the entire Town.

Sincerely,

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Health Matters One of the topics I hear new clients discuss most often is how to “get abs”! Abdominal muscles are almost often strong enough to be visible on all of us, if it weren’t for a layer of umm padding? that covers them!

The simplest answer is that the less bodyfat one has, the more defined one’s abs will look. It doesn’t mean they’re strong necessarily, but they are visible they are. Mike Boyle, aka The Strength Coach addresses this topic, underscoring the importance not only of nutritional intake but of the type of training proven most effective at reducing body fat.

better and improve performance in a host of sports but, sit-ups or any other abdominal exercise will not reduce bodyfat. The fact of the matter is that crunches will lead to back pain long before they lead to visual abs.

Another good tip. Don’t do crunches. A good abdominal or core program is a lot more than crunches. Most of your core work should be isometric exercises like front planks and side planks or carries like Suitcase carries. . One of the major functions of the core musculature is the prevention of motion. What does that mean? It means that the abdominals are great stabilizers. Work on the stability function, not on flexion and extension.”

Great advice; not always easy but simple and effective.

Just how your training should be.

From Coach Boyle’s blog: http://mboyle1959.wordpress. com/2011/02/15/is-doing-abs-a-waste-of-time : “I can’t even tell you how often I hear someone at the end of the workout say something like “I need to do more abs, I want to get a six-pack.” The truth is that passing on a six-pack is a better way to get a six-pack than six hundred sit-ups. The key to abdominal definition is the visibility of the abdominal musculature, not the strength of the muscles. You can do one million sit-ups, crunches or whatever exercise you want and it will have no effect on abdominal definition. When people ask me the best exercise for abs I tell them table push-aways. It usually takes a few minutes for them to get it. It’s not a joke, it’s the truth. If you want better abs, eat less and train more but, don’t just train your abs.

The idea of working abs to get abs is one of the oldest misconceptions in training. This goes back to the old idea of spot reduction. Spot reduction has never and will never work. The research has been done over and over and the answer is always the same. You can’t decrease the fat layer on a particular area by working that area. That means that the guys doing sit-ups to lose abdominal fat and the lady sitting on the adductor (inner thigh) machine are both wasting their time. Good total body work is, was, and always will be the key to fat loss.

Want better abdominal definition? Finish every workout with some hard interval training instead of extra sit-ups or crunches. Interval training or what is currently called High Intensity Interval Training (abbreviated HIIT) is the real key to fat loss and the resulting definition. Interval training burns more calories than steady state aerobic training and because it is s sprint program you get a sprinters body.

Abdominal training may potentially reduce the diameter of the waistline but, will do very little to reduce bodyfat.

The truth is there are lots of good reasons to do abdominal work or core training as we now like to call it. A strong core ( strong abs) is one of the keys in the prevention of back pain. A strong core will help you look

http://www.thekettlebellfitnesscenter.com Nancy L. Hallock, RKC, Russian Kettlebell Instructor, BS, CPT nhallock@gmail.com 518-275-2058

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from Tattered Pages Used Books I “When you sell a book you don’t sell just twelve ounces of paper and ink and glue - you sell a whole new life.

Love and friendship and humour and ships at sea by night - there’s all heaven and earth in a book, a real book.” Christopher Morley (author, poet, essayist) Greetings fellow readers…

One of the greatest pleasures here at Tattered Pages Used Books is the conversations with customers (bookshop friends) who share their love of books with me. I love learning something new everyday...what a great classroom! I learn so much from the people who come in looking for their next “read” and often end up with a new “friend”. Not unlike the new “friending” done on Facebook…face to face encounters happen daily here at the shop discussing authors, genres, topics and themes! Often total strangers start discussing with other customers while searching the shelves here. Recently a bookstore friend mentioned to me that our shop is reminiscent of a “town square” or “downtown” in that chance encounters often develop into discussions in our “living room” area and continue on much longer than a typical shopping experience. I have watched friendships develop as women discuss authors and topics and share everything from author recommendations…to recipes and crafting techniques!

A recent new customer and wife spent an hour browsing, then sitting, reading and discussing which books from our Art section that they were going to take home. The gentleman shared with me that he had just retired as an engineer and wanted to now spend endless hours reading up on classical artists such as DaVinci, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, and classic novelists such as Henry James, Oscar Wilde and D.H. Lawrence. He left with 6 books and vowed to return soon for others that he had re-shelved. His wife left with British authors; Barbara Pym and Jacqueline Winspear. (Winspear’s books involve Maisie Dobbs a keen investigator solving murder mysteries in post WWI England.) Another customer was thrilled to find that I had Fern Michael’s “Celebration” a romance novel that she had left in her doctor’s office that morning. She was headed for the airport and didn’t have time to go to the doctor’s office to retrieve her book. She had called me on the way to the airport, discovered we had it and ran in to buy another copy! Love connecting people with their books!

Though winter is hanging on, I did see robins in the trees the other day, and Punxsutawney Phil says Spring is just around the corner! Spring is a great time to clean out, de-clutter, organize and perhaps re-think your personal libraries. Though we love to have new inventory in the shop, please remember our trade policy sets a limit of 8 books per visit! As long as your books are free of any odor, dirt or dust and hardcovers have dustjackets and

paperbacks have front and back covers, we might be able to work out a “trade”. Trade in our store means if we can use the book (we check it against our inventory database) 10% of the original publisher’s price goes into your personal trade account in our computer. When you go to buy a book here (all of our books are already discounted 20-60% off publisher’s price and we have about 18,000 books) your trade credits automatically take another 30% off of your final price! We know that we can beat anyone’s book prices (except garage sale/ flea markets) in the Capital District if you have a trade credit account with us. What also sets us apart from other stores…we will reserve titles for you, call you when they come in, and do searches from lists and e-mails sent directly to us and let you know if they are in stock.

March brings St. Patrick’s day, which reminds me of the several popular Irish and Irish-American writers that we have in the store.

Albany’s own, William Kennedy, turns the pages back to an earlier Albany in Ironweed, Legs, Roscoe, Quinn’s Book, O’Albany, and Billy Phelan’s Greatest Game.

Contemporary Irish journalist/ novelist Maeve Binchy is a popular author as well. Her novels are generally female centered with characters dealing with the problems facing Irish women, their families, loves, lives and relationships in the 20th & 21st centuries. You may recognize these popular titles: Copper Beech, Circle of Friends, Night of Rain & Stars, Tara Road & The Quentins. IrishAmerican Pulitzer Prize winner and teacher, Frank McCourt known for Angela’s Ashes, ‘Tis, and Teacher Man is on our top twenty best selling authors in the shop. Renowned author, F.Scott Fitzgerald author of short story “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” and novels: The Great Gatsby, Tender is the Night, and The Last Tycoon still is equally sought after. James Joyce’s: The Dead, Dubliners, Finnegan’s Wake, Ulysses purchased in the store with regularity. Popular Romance writer, Nora Roberts, embraces her family’s Irish heritage in several of her “Irish” themed romances, such as Irish Thoroughbred, Irish Hearts, Irish Rebels, to any of her many trilogies such as: Jewels of the Sun, Tears of the Moon, and Heart of the Sea. Edna O’Brien writes of rural Irish life set in the 50s and 60s in such books as “Country Girls” and “Girl with Green Eyes”. Roddy Doyle’s “Barrytown Trilogy” starts with the book (movie) “The Commitments” which gives insight into modern Ireland. If Sci-Fi/Fantasy is your genre of choice, look into Katherine Kurtz, Mercedes Lackey, and Morgan Llewelyn who bring the world of Druids,

Celts, and Irish mythology to the page. Very popular among young readers is Eoin Colfer (pronounced Owen) and his recurring character, Artemis Fowl is an Irish teenage criminal mastermind on a mission that crosses modern day with Celtic mythology. Often tongue-in-cheek, there are currently 6 in this popular fantasy series.

One of the most powerful novels that I have read this past year is by Irish author, and winner of the Irish Book Award in 2010, Emma Donoghue. “Room” is a story of survival, betrayal and a mother’s love inspired by the horrific Austrian Fritzl case of 2008. Told in the voice of 5 year old Jack and through his perspective we learn of the life of Jack and his mother in an 11 by 11 foot “room”, their plight and triumph. It is a story that still shakes me to the core even now when I reflect upon it.

On a lighter, yet still “Irish” note…I would like to welcome you to come by Tattered Pages Used Books to meet my new “Greeter Dog” Seamus. On January 23rd this adorable 6 yr. old red long-haired miniature-dachshund (I know German breed…but looks like a mini-Irish Setter/Springer Spaniel) joined our family. (Still a bit camera shy…a photo will be posted on our website soon.) We named him Seamus because it means “he who takes the place of”. Not Riley…but a wonderful new adventure in my life and in the store!

So, if looking for a new adventure in a book…come on over…we’d be glad to connect you with just the right book! Until next month…happy reading!

Trish Patricia Eldridge is Manager of Tattered Pages Used Books, 365 Feura Bush Road, in the Glenmont Center Square in Glenmont, NY 447-9910 Our Winter Hours: Monday and Friday 9-7 and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 9-5

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Irish Soda Bread Recipe Ingredients 4 to 4 1/2 cups flour 2 Tbsp sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 Tbsp butter 1 cup raisins 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 cups buttermilk

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1. Preheat oven to 425°. Sift together 4 cups of flour, the sugar, salt, and baking soda into a large mixing bowl.

2. Using a pastry cutter or two knives (can also use your fingers), work butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal, then stir in raisins.

3 Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add beaten egg and buttermilk to well and mix in with a wooden spoon until dough is too stiff to stir. Dust hands with a little flour, then gently knead dough in the bowl just long enough to form a rough ball. If the dough is too sticky to work with, add in a little more flour. Do not over-knead!

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and shape into a round loaf. Note that the dough will be a little sticky, and quite shaggy (a little like a shortcake biscuit dough). You want to work it just enough so that it comes together. If you over-knead, the bread will end up tough.

4 Transfer dough to a large, lightly greased cast-iron skillet or a baking sheet (it will flatten out a bit in the pan or on the baking sheet). Using a serrated knife, score top of dough about an inch or so deep in an “X” shape. The purpose of the scoring is to help heat get into the center of the dough while it cooks. Transfer to oven and bake until bread is golden and bottom sounds hollow when tapped, about 35-45 minutes. (If you use a cast iron pan, it may take a little longer as it takes longer for the pan to heat up than a baking sheet.) Check for doneness also by inserting a long, thin skewer into the center. If it comes out clean, it’s done.

Hint 1: If the top is getting too dark while baking, tent the bread with some aluminum foil.

Hint 2: If you use a cast iron skillet to cook the bread in the oven, be very careful when you take the pan out. It’s easy to forget that the handle is extremely hot. Cool the handle with an ice cube, or put a pot holder over it.

Remove pan or sheet from oven, let bread sit in the pan or on the sheet for 5-10 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool briefly. Serve bread warm, at room temperature, or sliced and toasted. Best when eaten warm and just baked.

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FINANCIAL FOCU$ Are Your Investments Getting Enough Exercise?

Now that spring is here, you may find it easier to get outside to run, bike or take part in other physical pursuits that you enjoy. As you know, the more active you are, the more efficiently your body will work. And the same can hold true for your investments: The more exercise they get, the more potential to work on your behalf.

Just how do investments get “exercise”? Through lots of activity. And you can keep your investments active in at least two ways: through systematic investing and dividend reinvestment. Let’s take a look at both these techniques.

When you engage in systematic investing, commonly called “dollar cost averaging,” you are continually putting your money “in motion.” Essentially, you put the same amount of money into the same investments at regular intervals. For example, you might decide to invest $100 per month in Company ABC stock. To impose this investment discipline on yourself, you could even have the money sent directly from your checking or savings account.

Of course, since the price of ABC stock, like those of all stocks, is constantly changing, your $100 investment will most likely buy different numbers of shares each month. This can work to your advantage, because when the stock price of ABC goes down, your $100 will buy more shares. When the price goes up, you’ll automatically be a smart enough “shopper” to buy fewer shares, just as you’d typically buy less of something when its price goes up.

Dividend reinvestment is similar to systematic investing in that it allows you to build more shares of an investment.

But when you reinvest dividends, you don’t even have to take money from other sources to increase your shares — you simply request that a stock or a mutual fund, instead of paying you a dividend in cash, reinvest the dividend into that same stock or mutual fund. It’s an effortless way of adding shares. Similar to dollar cost averaging, dividend reinvestment imposes investment discipline — you automatically keep putting money in the market during up and down periods. (Don’t forget, though, that dividends can be increased, decreased or eliminated at any point without notice.)

Exercising your investment dollars in these ways can help you go a long way toward keeping your portfolio in good shape — enabling you to make healthy progress toward your important long-term goals.

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BETHLEHEM RESIDENTS SHINE ON WMHT Hello fellow frozen Popsicle people. The other day, a friend and I were talking about how cold this winter weather has been and, how at times, we’ve felt like frozen popsicles. Yes, I think it’s safe to say that’s what we’ve all turned into over this frigid winter. He then commented that if he were a popsicle, he’d want to be grape. (then pick up with rest of copy: ) I said I’d be Caribbean Fruit Punch.

I figured besides tasting yummy, I’d maybe feel a little warm inside too! Hold on Popsicle people…..warmer weather is on its way! March’s calendar reminds us of two important dates. On March 13th , Daylight Saving Time begins and March 20th welcomes in the first day of spring.

This past December I, along with many members of the Bethlehem community had the pleasure to be part of an upcoming WMHT production, “Our Town Bethlehem”. It’s a video documentary that asks the question, “What makes Bethlehem such a great place to live?” What’s so neat about it is that about 50 people in our community became documentary photographers and storytellers. Residents video taped their own stories. They captured personalities, organizations, history and events of our fine community. The tapes were then shared in interviews with WMHT. These were held on December 15th and 16th at the NYSARC Building located on Delaware Avenue. It was an opportunity for residents of all ages, from elementary school students to young at heart seniors to tell why Bethlehem is such a great place to live.

My own story for WMHT highlighted Channel 18, Bethlehem’s public access television station, located in our library right here in the heart of Delmar. A special thank you to Freddie Dunn who did an awesome job video taping my story. Freddie…..I couldn’t have done it without your help. As far as my camera skills go….. let’s just say that when 44 MARCH 2011

James Cameron is looking to hire a cinematographer for Avatar 2, I wouldn’t even get an interview for the job! Ch. 18 broadcasts many shows covering a wide variety of topics. The station promotes itself as airing topics such as public affairs and poetry, religion and relationships, music and medicine and education and environment. Local school and town board meetings are also cablecast. An awesome Community Bulletin Board is available for viewing around the clock. Posting announcements for an event or service for not-for-profit organizations are free. How great is that!

A part of my video on Ch. 18 focuses on a talk show I created and host called, “Everyday Bethlehem People” which airs Monday evenings at 6pm. EBP focuses on local residents who make a positive contribution to our community. This can be done through their career and/or volunteering. I developed the show because I wanted to create a greater awareness of the people in our town who help make it such a great place to live.

I’ve interviewed many wonderful people from teens to seniors. I can truly say that after spending time with them and listening to their stories, I walk away with feelings of appreciation and admiration for people right here in our own back yard. It is a testimony to my belief that people are good and have big hearts. During tapings, conversations with guests rage from the serious side to good humor. It never ceases to amaze me how talented they are and how important it is for them to give back to our community. Listening to them, it’s obvious that many Bethlehem residents have a strong sense of community. We just didn’t know about how much good goes on. Thanks WMHT and Ch. 18 for bringing this to the forefront for all of us to view.

Now I know why I call Bethlehem home.

Happy official spring to everyone. Remember..... the ground hog did not see his shadow on February 2nd.....and you know what that means.....it will be an early spring. I sure hope Punxsutawney Phil knows what he’s talking about!

Hey Bethlehem, I’d like to ask you a favor. If you know of any residents in our community who reach out and make a difference, please pass their name along to me. I would like to contact them about being a future guest on EBP. Talk to you soon.

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The Ironman race is the longest distance triathlon, requiring athletes to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run a marathon –– 26.2 miles –– all in one day. It is well known as one of the most gruelling one-day endurance events in the world.

The intense commitment required is part of what attracts Chris to Ironman. After finishing 12th Overall in 2009 at Ironman Lake Placid, Chris earned his professional triathlete license and a number of top level sponsorships. PowerBar Nutrition Products –– www.powerbar.com –– endorsed Chris in 2010, giving him a spot on the PowerBar Team Elite Roster.

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2. Smiling Changes Our Mood Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There’s a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.

3. Smiling Is Contagious When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.

4. Smiling Relieves Stress Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed.

When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you’ll be better able to take action.

5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.

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6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?

7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.

8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don’t go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you’ll look younger and feel better.

9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.

10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It’s hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that “Life is Good!” Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.

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50 MARCH 2011

Remember, you’ve still got Mom’s house to do.

New York winters can be brutal. Make this year easier for everyone by choosing Atria Senior Living. Your parent will be safe, warm and have a full social calendar to keep them busy. We’ll also handle the driving, getting them anywhere from the doctors’ appointments they can’t miss to the entertainment venues they love.

To see how Atria can help your family this winter, visit www.atriaalbany.com today and find the community closest to you.

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52 MARCH 2011

Be Part of the 1st Annual:

Great Mom’s 5K Run/Walk organized by Delmar MOPS

Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 9am Start/End at Maple Ridge Park, Selkirk (PARKING IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE TRY TO CARPOOL)

REGISTRATION FORM FEE: $15 (After April 15th - fee is $20 ) ________________________________________________________ Name (Last, First) ________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ________________________________________________________ Phone, Email ________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Name, Phone Number Signature Waiver: I know that walking/running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter unless I am medically able and in good health. I assume all risks associated with running this event. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry fee, I, for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the MOPS organization, The Parks and Recreation Board, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors, for all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. ________________________________________________________ Age Gender T-shirt size

T-Shirt and Packet pickup will begin Saturday, April 30th at 8 a.m. in the Maple Ridge Park Pavilion.

Please makes checks out to:

Great Mom’s Walk/Run (MOPS DRC, memo line) Send completed form and check to:

MOPS ATTN: Jessica West 41 Jefferson Road Glenmont, NY 12077 53

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Police Department--- Emergency 911 General Info 439-9973 Hot Lines--Poison Control--- 800-336-6997 Gas Emergency--- 800-982-2345 Animal Control--- 439-9973 Child Abuse--- 800-342-3720 Domestic Violence--- 800-942-6906 National Suicide--- 800-784-2433 Fire Departments--Delmar--- 475-7310 Elsmere--- 439-9144 Feura Bush--- 439-1255 N. Bethlehem--- 489-6556 Selkirk/Glenmont--- 436-8203 Selkirk --- (Fires only) 439-1234 Slingerlands--- 439-4734 Post Offices--Delmar--- 439-1933 Feura Bush--- 439-2497 Glenmont--- 434-8358 Selkirk--- 767-3308 Slingerlands--- 439-5371 So. Bethlehem--- 767-3054 Public Library--- 439-9314 Recycling Coordinator--- X1510 School District--- 439-3650 Senior Van--- 439-5770 Town Courts--- 439-9717 Youth Employment Service--- X1608 Offices at Town Hall--- 439-4955 Assessor’s Office--- x1101 Building Department--- x1112 Planning Board--- x1158 Public Works--- x1132 Senior Services--- Press option 4 Tax Department--- x1178 Town Clerk--- x1183 Town Comptroller--- x1125 Town Supervisor--- x1164 Highway Department--- X1598 Parks & Recreation--- 439-4955 option 3 Chamber of Commerce--- 439-0512 Time & Weather--- 540-1234

Burke, Miller Associates Burke, Miller Associates is an insurance agency of Farm Family which offers personalized insurance solutions for business owners, farmers, and individuals. Located at Farm Family’s headquarters in Glenmont, NY, the agency formed in 1996 as a partnership between Bill Burke and Dick Miller, each who have over 20 years of experience in the field. They have since added on another agent, Jim Grady, who previously spent 20 years owning and operating a successful tree nursery. Bill, Dick, and Jim pride themselves on personalized, one-on-one attention with their clients. A professional insurance review is conducted with each individual to identify and address his/her unique insurance needs. www.gofarmfamily.com

Boxley’s Services Established in 1945, Boxley’s Services is the leading auto detailer in New York’s capital region with locations in Saratoga Springs, Burnt Hills, Latham and Delmar. Boxley’s offers a full menu of auto detailing options ranging from the $10 hand car wash to a complete detail, 3 stage buff and steam cleaning. Boxley’s also offers home & business cleaning services for the entire capital region. Visit www. boxleys.com or stop by our location in Delmar at 20 Hallwood Drive, right next to Curtis Lumber.

Upcoming Chamber Events ~ Save the Date!

March 29th – Area Chamber Night at the Albany Devils

Travel--I Love NY Tourism--- 800-CALL-NYS Albany Int. Airport--- 242-2200 Adirondack Trailways--- 800-858-8555 Greyhound Busline--- 793-5052 Amtrak--- 800-USA-RAIL

April 5th – 5-8 PM – Home Improvement Mixer/Expo with the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce

Bethlehem’s Helpful Neighbor

April 29th – 6-10 PM – Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Check the Chamber website for added details!

318 Delaware Ave. Main Square - Delmar 439-0512

www.bethlehemchamber.com

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The Cedar Hill Schoolhouse is known as the meeting place of the Bethlehem Historical Association and our town museum.

But from the time the original, smaller building was erected in 1859 until it closed 100 years later in 1959, it was a real, working school and part of the Ravena-Coeymans Selkirk District.

Students from that later time are with us today, and even the then very young teacher is still living locally. Former students will gather in this very special building at 7:30 on March 17th to reminisce about their school experiences, and to share photographs and relics of those days.

The public is invited to hear about learning in a one-room school, something most of us associate with pioneer days. The event is free and refreshments will be served. The address is the corner of River and Clapper Roads.

For futher information call, 439-3802.

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Bob Bellizzi‛s 2011

Grand Slam Baseball Camp Weekly Sessions June 27th – July 29th Held at Elm Avenue Town Park in Delmar - 9am-3pm

SAVE THE DATE

Music for MAGIC

Staffed by current and former coaches/players from The College of Saint Rose and area High Schools

at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, NY

Sunday April 10th, 2011 Doors open at 12pm to benefit the MAGIC Foundation

$250 per week Multi-week discounts available

Featuring several local bands, including our own

Pay in full by June 1st save $10 per week

Kim Cirillo-Riker & Playing With Fire.

Ages 6-16

a non - profit organization for children & adults with genetic growth disorders.

Download registration form at BellizziBaseballCamp.com

BellizziBaseballCamp@nycap.rr.com

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ATTENTION 13 to 17 year old Elsmere teens Tickets: $15 for ages 14 & up $5 for ages 5 - 13 (under 5 free) Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event

or contact Becky Sievert Hanks at (518) 221 - 9730

Elsmere Firehouse proudly presents a “Fish fry dinner” Fridays: MARCH 11th, March 25th, APRIL 8th & April 22nd

Elsmere Firehouse, 15 west poplar drive, Delmar 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Dinner includes: Fish fry, french fries & coleslaw with your choice of cocktail or tarter sauce.

***all for only

$8.00***

ELSMERE FIRE COMPANY is now offering young people the opportunity to learn firefighting skills and techniques. This will be accomplished through drills, meetings, and parades.

This is a great way to give back to your community.

We meet at the firehouse: 15 West Poplar Drive, Elsmere

on the first Sunday of every month from 6-8pm.

For more information call

(518) 439-9144 Kid’s meal special:

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Bethlehem Library Calendar E-BOOK OPEN HOUSE Wednesday March 2 * 6:30-8:30pm Drop in anytime and learn how to download free books from the library’s ebook database. Bring your e-reader (Sony, Nook or Kobo) and a laptop if you have one.

PRESCHOOL PICNIC Friday March 11 * 11am Bring a lunch or a snack for an indoor picnic; watch movies, do crafts. Prescholers and families.

TEEN TIME Friday March 4 * 3-4:30pm Guitar Hero, DDR, Wii, and games for grade 6 and up.

PAPER PLANE RALLY Friday March 11 * 2:30pm Learn how to make all kinds of paper airplanes, and fly them in our air show. Grade K-5 with family.

PAJAMA-RAMA Monday March 7 * 6:30pm Stories, songs and dancing—wear your PJs! Children up to age 6 and families.

MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Monday March 7 * 7pm Salt (2010, PG-13, 100 minutes) TINY TOTS Tuesdays, March 8-April 12 * 9:30 and 10:30am Storytimes for children up to 35 months accompanied by a parent.

ON MY OWN Tuesdays and Wednesdays, March 8-April 13 * 1:30pm Stories and more for children age 3-5 with parents/ caregivers close by at the lobby café tables.

KILIMANJARO ADVENTURE Tuesday March 8 * 7pm Linda and David Burtis present a slide show of their trek up Kilimanjaro with tennis star Martina Navratilova. Part of the library’s Russell memorial travel series.

TINY TOTS Wednesdays and Thursdays March 9-April 14 * 9:30am Storytimes for children up to 35 months accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

STORIES AND PLAY Wednesdays, March 9-April 13 * 10:30am Stories and songs followed by free playtime for children up to age 6 and families.

ON MY OWN Thursdays, March 10-April 14 * 10:30am Stories and more for children age 3-5 with parents/ caregivers close by at the lobby café tables.

STORIES AND MORE Thursdays, March 10-April 14 * 1:30pm. Stories with songs, movies or crafts for children up to age 6 and families.

ANIME/MANGA/COSPLAY CLUB Thursday March 10 * 3:30pm. All things anime, manga, video games, comics, costumes. Hang out and talk with other teens. Grade 6 and up.

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DAYBOOKS Monday March 14 * 1:30pm Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea. Copies available at the information desk. New members welcome.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD Monday March 14 * 6:30pm * open to the public PI DAY Monday March 14 * 7pm Pie tasting, math fun, prizes, raffles. Pie-baking contest information available in the library and online at www. bplkids.org; application deadline March 7. All ages.

AFTER DINNER BOOKS Wednesday March 16 * 7pm31 Hours by Masha Hamilton. Copies available at the information desk. New members welcome.

LISTENING PARTY Thursday March 17 * 7pm Listen to and talk about The Beach Boys album Pet Sounds. Librarian/musician Michael Farley will provide background and facilitate discussion. Adults and teens.

TEEN FILM FEST Friday March 18 at 6:30pm; Friday March 25 at 6:30pm; Saturday March 26 at 2:30pm March 18: screenings and People’s Choice voting for action and comedy entries; March 25: screenings and People’s Choice voting for documentary and technical/experimental/animation entries; March 26: Awards Ceremony and screenings of winning films and honorable mentions. All are welcome.

SATURDAY STORIES Saturday March 19 * 11am. Stories, songs and activities for children up to age 6 and families.

A LITTLE SUNDAY MUSIC Sunday March 20 * 2pm Singers from Resonanz, presented by mezzo-soprano Heidi Skok. Made possible by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.

ONLINE POETRY CONTEST March 21-April 27. Write and submit an original poem atwww.bplkids.org. Winners will be posted online and announced at the library’s Poetry Slam on April 29.

Grade K-12.

A Bethlehem area high school Christian youth group, RPMs, will hold its annual coffee house to raise funds to support the RPM high school youth group's mission trip to Iowa, where they will perform home repairs for houses damaged in the recent flood,

Bethlehem Blaze Softball Team is hosting an Applebee's pancake breakfast Saturday, March 19th, 8-10am.

Tickets are $5 per person... ($4 of that comes back to the team.)

See you there!

What: Coffee House Fundraiser Where: Delmar Reformed Church, corner of Delaware Ave. & Adams St., Delmar When: Saturday, March 5th, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Entertainment: Acoustic Hartland Cost: Tickets at the door are $15 each or 2/$25 and $5 for kids The Coffee House will features gourmet desserts, coffees, and music by Acoustic Hartland, a local band known for their multi-layered harmonies performing acoustic rock classics. In addition, a silent auction will feature restaurant gift certificate packages, artwork by local artists, concert tickets, handmade crafts and so much more.

The RPMs are an ecumenical Christian youth group that offers high school students opportunities to put faith into action by working at local and national community service projects.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Beth Gould, Youth Group Leader – (518) 596-2116 or RPMsYouthGroup@gmail.com

13th Annual FRIENDS OF BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Monday March 21 * 7pm PAJAMA-RAMA Tuesday March 22 * 6:30pm. Stories, songs and dancing—wear your PJs! Children up to age 6 and families.

THE CHILDREN’S CIRCLE Thursdays, March 24 and 31 * 6:30pm Stories, songs, crafts and toys for special needs children and their families. Call Jennifer Hanley at 439-9314 ext.

3031 if you have questions about your child’s specific needs.

MOLASSES CREEK Sunday March 27 * 2pm. Folk music and Americana.

BROOKS’

Chicken Barbeque Saturday,

March 5th, 2011 Bethlehem High School Cafeteria 700 Delaware Ave. Delmar

Eat In 4:30-6:30p OR

Take Out 4 - 6:00p

Chicken Dinner $10 Rib Dinner $12 Youth Chicken Dinner $8 Dinners include baked potato, coleslaw & roll

BOOK COLLECTING IN THE COMPUTER AGE Monday March 28 * 7pm Historian and Delmar resident Charles Meinert will give a book collector’s perspective.

Louise Grieco - Public Information Specialist Bethlehem Public Library 439-9314 * griecol@uhls.lib.ny.us

Vegetable Lasagna $10

Half Chicken $7

Silent Auction / Delicious Baked Goods Contact Jeannie Herzog 475-1493

beadsrme@gmail.com All proceeds to BCHS Lab School educational programs.

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Winter Rates Now In Effect!

Take an additional 10% OFF all work completed by March 15th We acceptt W Jim Haslam, Owner Graduate Forester, ESF

Complete Tree & Stump Removal Pruning of Shade and Ornamental Trees Tree Fertilization Land Clearing 100 Foot Crane Service 55 Foot Bucket Truck Seasoned Firewood; Cut, Split, Delivered

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