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Hi Bethlehem, November is a busy month!

We turn the clocks back on the 6th, vote for our Town Government on the 8th, celebrate Veterans Day on the 11th, John’s birthday is on the 15th (hint) and of course Thanksgiving Day is the 24th along with the TURKEY TROT. This month we hope you will take the time to thank our veterans. It is their service that protects our freedom. Thank you Glenmont Car Wash for honoring our Veterans with a FREE car wash for them p.49 on November 11th and the other local business that are offering specials to our service men and woman.

We are proud to be able to host the OUR TOWNE Bethlehem TURKEY TROT again this year. We are all blessed to have a family tradition that supports our own Bethlehem Food Pantry and helps our neighbors.

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THE THANKSGIVING TREE OF GRATITUDE C Creating a tree of gratitude is an easy, fun way for kids a and adults to recognize the spirit of Thanksgiving.

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• Dark markers to write • Yarn or thread or string.

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Content: Neighbors Next Door p.18 Letter from Town Hall p.23 p a M t o r T Turkey 6 Senior’s Corner p.26 p. 3 Ask the Canterbury Vet p.28 Bailey’s Car Care Tips p.35 Financial Focus p.40 Trish’s Pix - Book Review p.42 Library Calendar p.46 Ask the Four Corner Pharmacist p.51 Health Matters p.62 ®2011 Our Towne Bethlehem This publication, including the individual and collective advertisements, articles, photographs, and other material contained herein, are the sole and exclusive property of OUR TOWNE Bethlehem, and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of OUR TOWNE Bethlehem.

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Process: 1. Put the branch into the foam which is then placed in the can or pot so it looks like it is growing.

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2. Use cut out leaves or pre-made leaves and write down why you are thankful 3. Use a hole puncher to create a hole in the leaf and string the thread through.

4. Hang the leaves on the tree.

5. As guests arrive give them a leaf and ask them to write why they are thankful on the leaf (and hang on tree).

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Neighbors Next Door

Andy Cahill | Sports Blogger & Filmmaker It’s hard for Andy Cahill to say which of his passions means most to him.

First there is filmmaking, an art and expression that he’s been doing as long as he can remember. At the tender age of six he was making movies of his friends shooting super-soakers and acting like kids.

When his friends went off to do what typical sixyear-olds do, he sat down to edit and produce his films. He admits they weren’t masterpieces. But, those early films were the building blocks for what he’s doing today. His desire to craft and edit films burns strong. “I make movies. It’s what I do. It’s what I want to do with my life.” Andy confirms this with a confident, sure smile, one that doesn’t have the usual awkwardness of a nineteen year old. He’s drawn his path, chosen his future and now, just needs to follow the dream.

Then there is sports writing, born from his love of all games. When he isn’t making movies, Andy is watching, talking and reading about sports. “There isn’t any sport that I don’t love to dissect. I’ll talk about any game, anytime, with anyone,” he says.

So much so, that he created and launched his own sports blog earlier this year.

A 2009 graduate of the Lab School at Bethlehem High School, Andy attended SUNY Purchase for two years. While he loved this arts-driven college, there was little outlet for his desire to debate about the sports world.

“I’ll talk about any game, anytime, with anyone.”

Looking around for a school that would support his filmmaking aspirations and offer a more diverse student population, he found Boston’s Emerson College. A devout Yankee fan, Andy will likely find a debate or two about the home team in January when he lands in the epicenter of the Red Sox Nation. Until he gets there, His blog, acsportreport.blogspot.com, is alive and well. He’s looking for people who like a good give-and-take over a controversial call, an error in a game, or player stats. So, read the posts, express 18

your opinion and expect to be engaged. Andy looks at each of his blog posts as articles, not your typical blog post. Each entry is thoughtful and wellcrafted. For each of his points, he researches the data and spends time making sure it’s right. What he loves about sports blogging is the competition, knowing that his opinion, his prediction, his favorite player is best. He is very serious about the detail of the numbers and can recite standings and scores without error.

In terms of his filmmaking, Andy’s left behind the super-soakers and filming his friends running around in the backyard. What does he like to film now?

“Anything dark. The darker, the better.” His subject matter ranges from the mafia to art. Anything, really, except horror films. Andy takes any idea, anything he collaborates on, and looks to make it darker.

Currently, he and a friend are working on a dramatic web series to be filmed and broadcast on the internet.

It sounds like a simple thing to do, but looking closer is actually a very complex process. In order to create their web series, he and his team must create a budget and find private investors. Then, they’ll write a script, hire staff and cast the actors.

If all goes well, they go into production sometime in 2012. The name of the series is “Alliance”. It’s about a boy, a high school kid named Nick. He’s moved to a new town and there, on one street, is a mafia-like group of students. They aren’t quite a gang. Instead, these guys are a bit more civilized, but still with an underlying malevolence. Stay tuned, as they say, for Alliance to show up sometime next year. In the meantime, you can see some of Andy’s short films on YouTube by searching: aecintheholepictures.

One of these, a piece he did for his college application, is especially worth watching. Titled “American Love”,

it’s a short movie, impressively acted and edited.

It’s the project that secured his acceptance into Emerson College and he is understandably proud of it.

Andy’s film and editing skills are inspired by a local filmmaker, Kevin Craig West and even considers him to be his hero. There is also Martin Goeller, who taught him how to film, edit and basically everything he knows about the medium. Andy also looks to one of the directing greats, Quentin Tarantino. He is so inspired by Tarantino that he says, “Watching his films, makes me want to make my own movies.”

Behind the camera and behind the sports blog is a young man, growing up and finding himself in the process. He talked of subject matter, being turned down by potential film schools and learning from his mistakes. Even though there are plenty of role models in addition to his loving and supportive parents, Andy knows that the work, the creativity has to come from within.

“I don’t let myself say that I can’t do it.”

No matter the film, the blog post or the project, he believes in his talent, his purpose and himself.

Follow Andy Cahill’s sports blog at: http://acsportreport.blogspot.com/ To see some of Andy’s films visit: YouTube - aecintheholepictures Interview and article by Caroline Barrett

Know a Bethlehem neighbor who has a unique and interesting story? Let us know! Please email: john@ourtownebethlehem.com

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Dear Residents and Business Persons of Bethlehem, With a little over two months remaining in my term as your Town’s Supervisor, I thought I would write about two principles that were the foundation of my approach to governance over the last two years. years I strongly believe the Supervisor and Town Board that will assume leadership responsibility on January 1, 2012 should seriously consider these same principles.

The first principle is leading with a strong sense of Balance.

Contrary to popular belief, this brand of leadership takes real political courage. Balance is not mediocrity nor is it middle of the road compromise. Balance is what it takes to serve the entirety of our community. We seem to have become, or are rapidly becoming a society of increasing sound bites, extreme positions, political acrimony, unchecked emotions and quick fixes. These are exactly the opposite of what a fine community like Bethlehem needs. There is much that we need to balance to make Bethlehem the best Town it can be.

Consider the 2012 Budget that is currently being developed.

How do we reduce expenditures while maintaining the high quality of services that everyone expects? What services should we increase, and what ones should we decrease? How do we make the critical investments in our water, sewer and facility infrastructure, while managing our operations side of the budget, and at the same time avoiding unacceptable levels of debt? How do we address the service delivery and fiscal issues that we must now face and also plan for the best position for our Town’s future well being?

Now consider the services we have in Bethlehem. Balance again is of paramount importance. To what degree do we encourage new economic development, and how do we fit that with residential development and open space? We have limited resources for all things, so where do we invest: installing sidewalks, paving parking lots at Town Park, resurfacing tennis courts or paving roads, our Police Department or Seniors Department, or our utility infrastructure, etc., etc.,? The important balance issue comes up again and again, because, to a greater, lesser or different degree, our Town truly has a responsibility in all of these programs.

Considering all of this, my feeling is that the best that the Supervisor and Town Board can do is to be diligent, careful and yes, courageous, in its judgments and decisions, to meet all of Bethlehem’s service delivery, financial management and taxpayer needs, now and into the future. It’s not a job where the Supervisor or the Town Board can be driven by popularity.

Good leadership is not about being popular, sound bites, extremes, emotions or quick fixes. Good leadership is about listening to the public, considering as much information as possible, trusting the professional recommendations of our highly competent Town staff and consultants, negotiating the best solutions, and then – with balance and courage, take the best possible course of actions for our Town to serve us now and in the future.

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That brings be to my second principle, Prudent Fiscal Management. Bethlehem is in strong shape financially and programmatically now, and will be even stronger in the future, because we have followed a principle of prudent fiscal management.

Consider these facts. Bethlehem’s 2011 Budget was described by the Albany County Comptroller and our Town Board members as a solid plan for 2011 and beyond. We cut expenses significantly, advanced a capital budget, maintained adequate resources to deliver outstanding programs for the residents of Bethlehem, maintained more than adequate fund balances, and kept the tax levy increase to 1.8%. Now in the Preliminary Budget that I presented for public comment on October 26th, we have advanced a well-balanced budget and strong plan of action. We have: cut operating costs $578,000; saved $290,000 on health insurance co-pays; eliminated six full time positions saving $440,000; implemented a capital program to invest systematically in our water, sewer and facility infrastructure; avoided layoffs (our Town staff most certainly is our most valuable resource, and this staff has been cut by 10 positions over the past ten years, while service demands and unfunded mandates have increased); decreased the use of fund balances by over $1,000,000 or by 51%; and, proposed a Town tax levy increase of 1.27%, or $11.43 a year on year on a $300,000 home.

We have listened to the public, and with great care, thorough analysis and realistic balancing of needs, expenses and revenues, have developed a strong budget. We are in very good shape in terms of service delivery and financial well being, now and moving into the future. Prudent Fiscal management has been the principle that guides us to do what is right for Bethlehem. That is our charge and that has always been my primary objective.

Looking to the future, my confidence is redoubled because of all that we have accomplished together. Further, consider the conversations we have already had, studies that we have done and the understanding we have developed that will help us become more efficient and effective. Of course, there is more work to be done. Notions such as implementing an economic development strategy, sharing resources within our Town government and beyond, different ways we might structure our Town departments, terms of elected office and a range of other areas should be carefully considered by our Town over the next months and years. These considerations may provide other ways that we can keep Bethlehem a great place to live and work – and ensure fiscal well-being, quality of life and excellence of government in our Town. It will take courage to address these issues and I expect our future leaders will be up to the task.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and if you are at the Turkey Trot taking off from the Middle School at 9:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day I look forward to seeing you. I’m the guy that spends more time talking than, walking, or running.

Sincerely,

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Each November families gather around the dinner table in order to give thanks. Every family has their own traditions when it comes to Thanksgiving, but no matter where you are from it is often a holiday that is centered around family, and eating! Whether you like your turkey roasted or deep fried, call it stuffing or dressing, the sentiment of the holiday remains the same.

The origins of Thanksgiving are associated with the Pilgrims, who landed in Plymouth, MA in November of 1620. It was too late to plant a crop according to how the Pilgrims knew how, but with the help of the Native Americans teaching them about corn and fishing, the Pilgrims were able to yield a successful crop. When the crop was harvested the following year the Pilgrims and the Native Americans had a feast in order to give thanks.

The Pilgrim Governor, William Bradford, proclaimed a day of thanksgiving to be shared by all the colonists and the neighboring Native Americans.

The custom of an annually celebrated thanksgiving, held after the harvest, continued through the years. During the American Revolution, a day of national thanksgiving was suggested by the Continental Congress. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln appointed a national day of thanksgiving. Since then each president has issued a Thanksgiving Day proclamation.

Today, Americans continue to give thanks each November and mark the holiday by having a feast. Each family has developed their own traditions and ways of celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, but many traditions are universal across America. Gathering around the television, whether it’s to watch the big football game or Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, are popular traditions.

Kids often love to fight over the wishbone after the turkey has been carved. Many people even enjoy spending the day reading the advertisements and planning for the big

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But probably the most universal tradition at Thanksgiving is taking time to say what you are thankful for. Each year people take the time to reflect on the past year and think about all of the good things in their life. Whether you do this by going around the table and saying one thing you are thankful for or by writing a thank you letter to someone who has been a positive influence on you this past year, the simple act of saying thank you is enough this time of year. For others, though, they want to show they are thankful and grateful for all of the good things in their life. Many people enjoy donating their time to those less fortunate on Thanksgiving by volunteering at a local food bank or senior center. There are many people out there, who even at the holidays do not have a loved one’s home to go to. Find a place in your community where you can volunteer and brighten someone’s day this holiday season!

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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.

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6. Most of our houses are filled with running children, the loud chatter of relatives and friends and a football game in the background. Though cheerful for people, pets can get overwhelmed from these events and may become snappy or stressed. To insure that your pets have a great time too, consider giving them their own space away from people, feed them out of reach of children, strangers or loud noises and take them for a nice long walk before guests arrive to help expend that energy and help them relax.

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Few things are as fun as the holidays, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. Gathering with friends and family can be an enjoyable and nourishing time. To help keep that nourishment from bringing a weight gain, the American Heart Association has some tips to help you avoid some of the more common food traps, and some suggestions on substitutions to make favorite recipes healthier.

• Choose assorted unsalted nuts, fiber-rich crackers and raw vegetables with low-fat dressing or hummus for quick snacks or appetizers at a holiday party.

These are great alternatives to a typical cheese platter that’s loaded with saturated fat.

• Buy low-fat or fat-free eggnog to cut down on calories and fat. Mulled apple cider is an even better choice.

• Select fat-free evaporated milk to make mashed potatoes creamy. Use low-sodium chicken broth to give them a little more flavor.

• Make your stuffing colorful and heart healthy by mixing in dried cranberries, raisins and apricots instead of meat.

• Skip the prepackaged gravy mixes and make your own. Low-sodium broth and skim milk make delicious, healthier gravy.

• Avoid pre-packaged pumpkin pies. The crusts are typically filled with trans and saturated fats.

Crustless pumpkin pies or angel food cakes with fresh or frozen berries are tasty alternatives. Skip pre-packaged cakes and cookies, too.

• Look for lean cuts–the healthiest cuts always include the words “round,” “loin” or “chuck.” The word “prime” in the name means high in fat.

• Foods high in insoluble fiber are heart healthy. Try adding some of these to your holiday menu: wholewheat breads, cabbage, beets, carrots, Brussels sprouts, turnips or cauliflower.

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FINANCIAL FOCU$ Manage Your Money Carefully this Holiday

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And that’s why you’ll want to follow some smart moneymanagement techniques over the next few weeks.

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Of course, you can make your holiday season much easier, financially speaking, if you’ve set up a holiday fund to cover your various expenses. While it’s too late to set up such a fund this year, why not get an early start on the 2012 holiday season? All you need to do is put away some money each month into an easily accessible account, separate from your everyday accounts. You don’t have to put in a great deal, but you do need to be consistent, which is why you may want to have the money moved automatically, once a month, from your checking or savings account to your holiday fund. When next year’s holiday season rolls around, you might be pleasantly surprised by how much you’ve accumulated.

But for now, following some common-sense money management practices can help you get through the To begin with, try to establish realistic budgets for both your holiday season in financial shape — and that type of result entertaining and your gift giving. When you host family can get your new year off to a positive start. and friends, don’t go overboard on your expenditures.

Your guests will still appreciate your efforts, which, with a little creativity, can create a welcoming and fun experience for everyone. As a guiding principal, keep in mind these 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 words attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the tax or legal advice. famous German poet and philosopher: “What you can do without, do without.” Set a budget and stick to it.

And the same rule applies to your gifting. You don’t need to find the most expensive presents, or overwhelm recipients with the sheer volume of your gifts. This is especially true if you, like so many people, have been affected by the tough economy. Everyone you know will understand that gifts don’t have to be lavish to be meaningful.

Furthermore, by sticking to a budget, you won’t be tempted to dip into your long-term investments to pay for fabulous parties or mountains of gifts. It’s never a good idea to tap long-term investments for short-term needs, but can be especially bad when your investment prices are down, as they may well be this year.

So, if you want to stick to a budget but you don’t want to raid your investments, how can you pay for your holiday season expenses? If you can spread out your purchases, you may be able to pay for them from your normal cash flow. But if that’s not possible, you might want to consider “plastic” — your credit card. Using your credit card does not, by itself, need to amount to a financial setback, especially if you’ve chosen a card that offers favorable terms and you’ve already shown the discipline not to over-use that card. Just try to minimize your credit card usage over the holidays and pay off your card as soon as you can.

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In 1942, the Bethlehem Community White Christmas Festival began as several nights of group performances. Donations collected were used to extend the spirit of community to our less fortunate neighbors throughout the entire year.

This spirit was so strong that the activities of the Festival continues today.

Bethlehem’s Community Fund quietly helps children, families, individuals and the elderly living in the Bethlehem Community whose needs fall through the cracks of traditional programs. Throughout our sixty-nine year history the fund has come to the aid of thousands of Bethlehem residents, young and old alike, quickly, without red tape. Every dollar donated is used for assistance. neighbors helping neighbors since 1942

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Assistance is given anonymously with the utmost respect for the pride and privacy of the recipients. This is a long-standing tradition of the Fund. School personnel, local clergy, Bethlehem Senior Services and other providers make most of the requests for assistance.

• Children receive help with school supplies, tutoring, eyeglasses, clothing, camp tuition and other needs.

• A Bethlehem Festival Fund Scholarship is awarded to local High School students each year.

• Seniors may find assistance with utility bills, small home repairs, medical costs, a personal emergency response system or pet care.

• Each December, over 100 Bethlehem families receive baskets of food, clothing and gifts.

With the Holiday Season fast approaching, Bethlehem’s Community Fund is looking at a record number of 125 families needing food baskets. We will soon be ordering our turkeys and coordinating our holiday deliveries. Financial responsibilities and human service needs in our schools and community increase during this time of year. Our goal of $30,000 will enable us to meet many of the needs of our Bethlehem neighbors throughout the year.

Your gift will touch the lives of many people in the Bethlehem community, helping each recipient in a unique and much needed way.

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Trishfrom’s Pix Tattered Pages Used Books Greetings fellow readers, Since I last wrote, hundreds of readers have come into Tattered Pages Used Books browsing the aisles, visiting with Seamus and chatting with me and other customers about their latest book. As a locally owned & operated bookstore, we truly appreciate our customers and enjoy our visits which are so much more than just a retail experience. I love seeing how your families have grown, how my “retirees”, who have so much more time to read, come in search of a new author or new series! I love helping children find a great chapter book and discover a new author or genre of book. We discuss so many topics; from local news, to recipes, to favorite books and even TV. One of my favorite regulars said that he loved our store because…”you never know what you‛re going to find”.

He continued, “One goes to a new bookstore for a new release…you go to a used bookstore for a book to find you!”

As you may know, we often have new releases… I thanked him and asked if I could borrow quote…for I believe that our store is so much more than just an establishment that sells books! We truly cherish the friendships that we have made over the years. Are you aware that the store was started in October 2006? We moved to our current location in 2007 and Larry & Barbara Boord bought the store in 2008 keeping me on as full-time manager. A long with selling books reduced 20-60% off the original price… we have found 17 cats permanent homes while partnered with Animalovers fostered right here in the store! We hear updates on several of our kitties. Now my handsome Seamus greets customers daily.

As I write this today, it is rather grey, cloudy and a bit too quiet in the bookshop. The song, “Vincent” is playing in the background…it is a day made for hot tea, instrumental music, and cozying with a good book! When no one is in the store (except for Seamus & me) we often play hide and seek in the aisles as I stack books to the sound of rock/ pop and upbeat tunes. Today it is one of those cozy days of

shelving to the sounds of “yesterday”. As I pass each book I think of each as a silent voice just biding its time until activated! Over 8,000+ voices with adventures, mysteries, love, tales of family and woe, of joy and sorrow, of truth and lies, of the past and the future all quietly waiting for someone to open. I pass the cookbooks, craftbooks, selfhelp books and imagine the projects waiting to come to life.

We currently received boxes of inventory from a craft supplier and have dozens of books on knitting, crocheting, dollmaking, toymaking etc…all brand new and marked 2560% off the original price. As the holidays approach…why not come in and see if I have a book that could help you with a project or two?

When people ask me what I am currently reading…I always feel that I need to preface with my statement about reading being a personal taste…like ice cream and pizza toppings etc. before I share. My latest book finished was Lauren Oliver‛s “Delirium” which is the first in a dystopian trilogy. In Delirium, the government requires that all teenagers be cured of love, a.k.a. deliria, at the age of 18 to keep society safe. But 95 days before her treatment, Lena Haloway begins to question this “disease” which fatally killed her mother and face the truth about her own feelings and the world in which she lives. One might question why the rise in dystopian fiction and urban fantasy among today‛s readers? Well, I have always been a sci-fi, fantasy, alternate universe lover…still love the creatively unreal! Merriam-Webster defines dystopia as an imaginary place where people lead dehumanized, repressed fear-filled lives or exist in an anti-utopia.

Dystopian fiction shares so much more than an imaginary place where people live in fear. It often deals with the consequences of the break- down or repressive control of a government. This is often a world following a disaster: natural or predatory. Dystopian novels deal with real issues that we face everyday, and turn them into a dire prediction of what could happen to society as we know it, if we don‛t change our ways. Why are these novels, which are of such a bleak nature, so popular? They deal with the fact that due to the way we live, these fictional societies could become a reality. The tragedy and problems that befall the human race hit all too close to home. If we continue to wage war on each other or allow our governments to

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TV alert…just a reminder that TNT network will be showing movie adaptations of great mysteries written

by Lisa Gardner, Richard North Patterson, Scott Turow, Sandra Brown and Mary Higgins Clark starting Tuesdays in late November. Just as with Rizzoli & Isles by Tess Gerritsen, these movies may lead you to great mystery books written by these authors.

The Farmer‛s Almanac predicts bitter cold weather for the Northeast, and very cold temperatures over the middle Atlantic States for this winter. They expect a fair amount of snowfall to accompany the cold weather. Well if the time honored Farmer‛s Almanac predicts this, and the size of my neighborhood squirrels bushy tails is any indication, you best stock up on your books for those long winter days and nights! We‛d be glad to help you connect with just the right book! And don‛t forget about our crafting and cookbooks which will be an additional 10% off all November!

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Why is there a GREEN sticker on my medication bottle?

If you receive your prescription medications from our pharmacy, you may have noticed a green sticker on your medication vial.

This sticker is to notify you of a change in the manufacturer of your current prescription medication that is not a change in the active ingredient or dose. A pharmacy may change from one manufacturer to another when purchasing a medication product due to cost, shortages or discontinuations. Sometimes this sticker may be due to the recent introduction of a new generic form of a brand name medication.

What is the difference between the brand and the generic medications?

From a medicinal stand point there is no difference between these medications. In order to approve a generic product, the FDA requires identical active ingredient, strength, quality, purity and potency as the brand name medication. Fillers, dyes, flavors, and other inactive ingredients can differ from the original brand formulation. This is why the medication may look different, but will be equally effective for treatment.

What does the FDA look for when approving generic medications?

A generic drug product must be bioequivalent to the brand name medication. That means that the generic product must produce blood levels very similar to those of the brand name. There is an allowed slight amount of variability just as there is from batch to batch of medication. An FDA review of 2,070 human studies found that the difference in medication absorption between the generic and the brand name products averaged 3.5 percent [Davit et al. Ann Pharmacother.

2009;43(10):1583-97]. That is a very small amount. In addition to bioequivalence, the FDA reviews both brand and generic manufacturers for quality standards used at manufacturing, packaging, and testing sites.

Why is my generic medication cheaper than the brand name product?

The difference in cost between brand and generic medications is associated with the cost to study, develop, test and market a new medication. According to the California Biomedical Research Association, the cost to develop a new drug, from the research lab to the patient, is around $359 million dollars.

A medication manufacturer attempts to gain their development investment costs back through sales of the brand name medication. Since generic manufacturing companies do not need to develop or test active ingredients (only prove

To incentivize companies to study, test, and produce new medications, the FDA has patent laws to protect manufacturers from being undercut by generic manufacturers. A manufacturer is given a 20 year patent on a new medication. Due to the testing and manufacturing timeline, the medication may only be on the market for 8 to 10 of those 20 years. After the 20 years expire, a brand name manufacturer is given a 6 month grace period to either produce a generic medication or file to extend the patent.

What brand name medications are becoming generic in the upcoming year?

The following is a list of medications becoming generic. Keep in mind these medications may still be at their usual cost for the six month grace period after the patent expiration.

•October 2011: Zyprexa (olanzapine): Treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

•November 2011: Lipitor (atorvastatin): Treatment of high cholesterol.

•March 2012: Lexapro (escitalopram): Treatment of depression; Seroquel (quetiapine): Treatment of psychosis.

• May 2012: Plavix (clopidogrel): Prevention of stroke.

•July 2012: Tricor (fenofibrate): Treatment of high cholesterol and triglycerides •August 2012: Singulair (montelukast): Treatment of asthma and allergies; Actos (pioglitazone): Treatment of diabetes.

•September 2012: Diovan (valsartan): Treatment of hypertension.

What if a generic is not available for my prescription, but I want to lower the costs of my prescriptions?

For some medications, without a generic available, there could be a generic for a similar medication in the same class.

Depending on the medical condition you are treating, your response to your existing medication and your allergies to medications, you may be able to change medication to take advantage of a generic alternative. Ask your doctor and your Four Corners Pharmacist if generic options exist for your medical condition.

References Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/UnderstandingGenericDrugs/ucm167991.htm California Biomedical Research Association, Fact Sheet: New Developmental Drug Process. FDA Special Consumer Report: The Beginnings: Laboratory and Animal Studies; Drug Safety Testing Fact Sheet; Alliance Pharmaceuticals, Corporation; and the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment. < http://ca-biomed.org/pdf/ media-kit/fact-sheets/CBRADrugDevelop.pdf> Moeller, Phil. “Blockbuster Drugs That Will Go Generic Soon.” U.S. NEWS. April 21, 2011/04/29/blockbuster2011. < http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-best-life/2011/04/29/blockbusterdrugs-that-will-go-generic-soon>

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The Annual Holiday Silver Tea given by The Bethlehem Historical Association will be on December 4th, 2011 from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse (corner of Rte 144 River Rd and Clapper Rd, Selkirk)

The theme is for the Holiday Silver Tea is An Adirondack Christmas. We are very fornuate to have The Adirondack Park close to us. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrate its natural beauty and be thankful that this area is held in reserve for us to enjoy.

We are delighted to have Kathy Dorn a musician from Latham who will play Holiday selections for us. In addition we will be open on Monday, Dec 5, 2011, 12 noon to 4:00pm. Both afternoons would be a good opportunity for any group or organization to view our displays and to enjoy our refreshments.

Everyone is welcome.

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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.

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Members of the PaTHs 4 Bethlehem Committee, Town Staff, and the Police Department participated in the League of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills 101 Course on Saturday October 22, 2011, conducted by League Cycling Instructor Bill Desantis, P.E. (Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.). Participants learned bicycle maintenance, hazard avoidance techniques, and skills for safely riding in traffic. Participants included from left to right Rob Leslie, Ann Mullaly, Bill Desantis (Instructor), Dave Harrington, John Guastella, Erik Deyoe, Mike Whiteley, Scott Lewendon, and Jason Gallo (not shown).

The PaTHs 4 Bethlehem Committee was established as an advisory committee by the Town Board in

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March 2009. The Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month in Town Hall Room 101 at 6:30pm to discuss bicycle and pedestrian mobility issues throughout the Town. Committee publications and meeting agendas can be found at http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/AdvisoryComs/advPaTHs.asp.

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Congratulations to BCSD "Farm to You Fest" 2011 Farm Fresh (school lunch) Recipe Contest Winners!

Winners will have their dish cooked for school lunch during the month of November and will be recognized at their individual schools.

Find all recipe entries online at the Bethlehem Healthy Kids Committee webpage: http://bcsd.k12.ny.us/ Parents_Community/Bethlehem_Healthy_Kids.html.

Thank you to all participants!

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Farm Fresh (school lunch)

Recipe Contest Winners for 2011: Classic Carrot Salad: Audrey and Shen Henson, Glenmont Elementary

"Shaw-sta" Salad: Amelia Shaw, Hamagrael

Butternut Squash Soup: Katy and Matt Wilson

Mexican Coleslaw: Natalie Bronchetti, Slingerlands

Mashed Butternut Squash: Daniel Commisso, BCMS - Patroon 1 Applesauce Recipe: Ellie and Charlotte Higgs, Grades 3 and 1 Hamagrael

Candied Carrots: Sara Hunter, Slingerlands

Annual Bethlehem Holiday Parade Friday, December 2nd at 6pm Starts at Bethlehem Town Hall and continues down Delaware Ave to the Four Corners.

Santa arrives by Fire Truck at the end of the parade.

Groups wishing to participate call: Diana Jacon at 439-4955 ext.1164 or DJacon@townofbethlehem.org

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REMINDER:

Every year, the town has a “NO PARKING” ordinance that begins on st and continues November 1 through April 15th. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the “NO PARKING” ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.

Adopt a new friend

You can meet our pets available for adoption at the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204.

If you have questions, please call us at 518/434-8128.

Hamagrael Handcrafted Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 3rd 10am-4pm Hamagrael Elementary | McGuffey Lane, Delmar

Admission is FREE.

“Letters to Santa” The Bethlehem Police Family Services Unit and volunteer Senior Services Elves promise that all letters received on or before December 9th will be answered before Christmas.

There will be 80 vendors offering a wide variety of crafts.

Lunch is available for purchase.

There will be a Bucket Auction & Bake Sale.

For more information contact,

Letters can be placed in “Santa Boxes” located at the eight Bethlehem elementary schools, Bethlehem Town Hall, the children’s section of the Bethlehem Library and the Stewart’s Shops in Glenmont, Feura Bush, Cottage Lane in Selkirk & both on Delaware Ave. Delmar.

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Thank you for a successful Heart Walk season!

Hope to see you next year!

Visit capitalregionheartwalk.org or saratogaglensfallsheartwalk.org to learn how you can keep fighting the No.1 and No. 3 killers in America, heart disease and stroke.

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Health Matters

Are you ready?

If you‛re contemplating beginning a fitness plan or program, the PAR-Q, or Physical Activity Readiness Questionaire, can help you determine whether you can safely begin a fitness program or if you should first check with a doctor before starting. The form can be found online by googling PAR-Q form. The contents of the form states: “If you are planning to become much more physically active that you are now, start by answering the seven questions in the box below. If you‛re between the ages of 15 and 69, the PAR-Q will tell ou if you should check with your doctor before you start. If you are over 69 years of age and you are not used to being very active, check with your doctor.

Common sense is your best guide when you answer these questions. Please read the questions carefully and answer each one honestly check YES or NO. 1 ) Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?

2) Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?

3) In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?

4) Do you lose your balance because of dizziness, or do you ever lose consciousness?

5) Do you have a bone or joint problem (e.g., back, knee or hip) that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?

6) Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (e.g., water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition?

7) Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?

If you answered YES to one or more questions, talk to your doctor by phone or in person BEFORE your start becoming much more physically active or BEFORE you have a fitness appraisal. Tell your doctor about the PAR-Q and to which questions you answered YES. You may be able to do any activity you want - as long as you sratrt slowly and build up gradually. Or, you may need to restrct your activities to those that are safe for you. Talk with your doctor about the kinds of activites you wish to participate in and follow his/her advice.

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If you answered NO honestly to all PAR-Q questions, you can be reasonably sure that you can: 1) Start becoming much more physically active - begin slowly and build up gradually. This is the safest and easiest way to go.

2) Take part in a fitness appraisal - this is an excellent way to determin your basic fitness so that you can plan the best way for you to live actively.

Itis also hghly recommended tha you have your blood pressure evalutate. If you reading is over 144/94, talk with your doctor before you start becoming much more physically active.

DELAY BECOMING MUCH MORE ACTIVE: 1) If you are not feeling well because of a temporary illness sucha as a cold or a fever - wait until you feel better; or 2) If you are or may be pregnant - talk to your doctor before you statr becoming more active.

PLEASE NOTE: If your health changes so that you then answer YES to any of the above questions, tell your fitness or health professional. Ask whether you should change your physical activity plan.

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