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No. 1: Exercise controls weight Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. You don't need to set aside large chunks of time for exercise to reap weight-loss benefits. If you can't do an actual workout, get more active throughout the day in simple ways â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by taking the stairs instead of the elevator or revving up your household chores. Continued on p.6

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No. 3: Exercise improves mood Need an emotional lift? Or need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? A workout at the gym or a brisk 30-minute walk can help. Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. You may also feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your selfesteem.

No. 4: Exercise boosts energy Winded by grocery shopping or household chores? Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance. Exercise and physical activity deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and help your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you have more energy to go about your daily chores.

No. 5: Exercise promotes better sleep Struggling to fall asleep? Or to stay asleep? Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. Just don't exercise too close to bedtime, or you may be too energized to fall asleep.

Do you feel too tired or too out of shape to enjoy physical intimacy? Regular physical activity can leave you feeling energized and looking better, which may have a positive effect on your sex life. But there's more to it than that. Regular physical activity can lead to enhanced arousal for women. And men who exercise regularly are less likely to have problems with erectile dysfunction than are men who don't exercise.

No. 7: Exercise can be fun Exercise and physical activity can be a fun way to spend some time. It gives you a chance to unwind, enjoy the outdoors or simply engage in activities that make you happy. Physical activity can also help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting. So, take a dance class, hit the hiking trails or join a soccer team. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. If you get bored, try something new.

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Get in Shape with Personal Training at Y The New Year’s resolution to get in shape is often made but rarely kept. If only you had someone to hold you accountable, motivate you to get to the YMCA, tell you what exercises are best for you, how to do them the right way, and help you get real results. That person exists at the Bethlehem YMCA – a personal trainer, and we’ve got the best. Personal training is truly an investment in one’s own health and wellbeing. Why do it? Lots of reasons. MOTIVATION – You spend so much of your time worrying about your kids, your job, and your spouse. Who is looking out for you? A personal trainer only cares about you and your success in achieving your goals. ACCOUNTABILITY -- Trainers are experts at holding you accountable. Your trainer will work with you to develop personalized goals and a realistic plan to meet them. DEVELOP A ROUTINE -- A personal trainer will help you develop a routine that makes sense for you, even if you haven’t worked out in a long time. Trainers also help you make adjustments as your fitness level improves to ensure continued progress. INJURY PREVENTION & REHAB – Personal trainers will show you how to use wellness equipment properly to reduce your risk of injury or help you rehab from an injury. MAXIMIZE WORKOUT TIME – The routine you develop with your trainer will ensure that you make the most of your time in the Y wellness center by getting in the most work in the shortest amount of time. And the most important reason of all --- RESULTS! Working with a trainer will allow you to achieve the results that you cannot achieve on your own. Whether it is weight loss, injury rehab, or just getting more fit, a trainer will lead you down a path to success by providing you with immediate feedback and encouragement that you can’t get in fitness magazines or from watching you tube videos. So who are the people at the Bethlehem Y that can provide you with that encouragement, motivation 16

and accountability? Here are the names and some background information about our personal trainers as well as a quote from each of them. Ethan Crevatas is the Y’s lead personal trainer. His specialty is TRX suspension training and group exercise. He is interested in running, weight lifting and teaching Tabata. Ethan’s quote: “Get up and get after it!” Gerard Cunningham is the Y’s Wellness Director and is a certified USA Hockey Coach and personal trainer who also competes in 5K races. Gerry’s quote: “You can either feel sore tomorrow or feel sorry tomorrow; make the decision today!” Rhakeem Wiggins participated in football and track at UAlbany and was the Strength and Conditioning coach at Morehead State University. Rhakeem is the Y’s Assistant Wellness Director. Rhakeem’s quote: “Building the best version of yourself mentally, physically and spiritually through hard-work, dedication and perseverance!” Cassy Leadenham’s specialty is instructing women on weight training, as well as conducting group exercise classes. Cassy’s quote : “When everything seems like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top.” Akeem Mauzon is a professional Gold Glove boxer, as well as a certified personal trainer. Akeem’s quote: “Despite any situation, there’s always room for improvement when perfecting your imperfections.” Jade Naylor is a certified personal trainer whose many interests include fitness, nutrition, learning and teaching Spanish, traveling, photography and cooking. Jade’s quote: “Champions are not the ones who always win races - champions are the ones who get out there and try!” Six personal trainers with different interests, different specialties, different approaches and different personalities. But all with the same goal – to help you get in better shape, to live healthier and to get results from your workouts. Please stop by the Bethlehem YMCA to learn more about our personal trainers and what they can do to help you towards a happier and healthier new year.

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& Now A New Scotland Road Victorian By Susan E. Leath Cover: A modern view of the Mattice-Andreou home on New Scotland Road in winter time. Adam and Mary Mattice, circa 1910.

Adam is the son of John and Lorinda Bowman Mattice. The Mattice family is from Schoharie County and can trace their lineage back to the Palatine German migration of the early 1700s. Their ancestor, Johanis Nicholas Mattice, arrived in the Schoharie Valley about 1712. John made his living as a lawyer and the family moved a good bit, living in the town of Broom, then Slingerlands, then Albany, then again in Slingerlands where they seem to have finally settled. John and Lorinda’s But old homes like this speak to me about family daughter Rosalie married George Slingerland and we’re lucky to know who built this one about and another daughter, Nellie, married Cornelius 1895: Adam and Mary Mattice. Adam Mattice Slingerland. (1863-1917) and Mary Jane Hagadorn (18651949) married in 1885. They had three children The Mattice and Slingerland families were very Blanche (b.1883), Dudley (b. 1888) and John b. much intertwined in the hamlet of Slingerlands. In the 1892 New York census John and Lorinda (1897). are living near to Nellie and Cornelius. Cornelius is listed as a printer and his Slingerland Printing Company building still stands on New Scotland Road. Close by at the end of Mullens Road is his and Nellie’s fancy Victorian home. The 1900 U.S. Census has John and Lorinda living in the same household with their son Walter, his wife Honour and their daughter Edith. Fittingly, Walter is listed as a printer, probably at his brother-in-law’s printing company. New Scotland Road in Slingerlands is full of lovely, old Victorian style homes. The one featured here is no exception. Highlights include intriguing nooks and crannies, a cozy room in the tower, an original fireplace mantel and stained glass windows, architectural arches and antique hardware. Even the medallion over the front porch matches the one carved in the newel post on the stairway. All in all, a lovely and well preserved home.

The home circa 1900.

Getting back to Adam and Mary, we know Adam was a noted baseball player. He played with several teams in Albany and Schoharie counties in the 1880s and 90s including Central Bridge and the Slingerland Echos. Mattice was known for his curve ball. An undated newspaper article notes “Although there were pitchers in Albany familiar with the use of the curved ball,

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WINTER BUS SAFETY TIPS FOR STUDENTS: DOs

• Do dress in warm winter clothing: hats, mittens and boots. • Do be on time at the bus stop. • Do walk facing traffic and wear bright clothing so you are visible in times of reduced light. • Do wait for the bus several feet further off the road in a safe place in winter weather. Be mindful that some stops may still have snow piles or drifts. • Do use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping and injuring yourself on icy road surfaces or steps. • Do keep your head and arms inside the windows when riding the bus to prevent frostbite and other injuries to your limbs and face. • Do move away from the bus to a place where the driver can see you and you can see the driver after you get off the bus. • Do cross 10 feet in from of the bus, but wait for the "all clear" signal from the driver before leaving the curb. • Do keep all pagers and articles in a backpack.

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• Don't stand or play on snow piles at the bus stop - you could slide into the street in the path of oncoming traffic. • Don't attempt to retrieve your books or lunchbox from around or underneath the bus until after it has cleared the unloading zone. • Don't push or shove when getting on or off the bus. • Don't chase after the bus or attempt to grab the rear bumper.

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• Do encourage your children to follow winter school bus safety rules. • Do keep your vehicle in good driving condition - a child's life may depend on it. • Do clear snow from the bus loading and unloading area near your home. • Do use extra caution in school zones, at bus stops and at bus loading and unloading areas where high snow banks exist. • Do keep your windshield free of ice and snow. • Do know and follow the laws of your state regarding school buses. • Do drive safely - our winter climate, with its extreme weather conditions, short daylight and dangerous roads, requires extra effort by every driver.

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Tuesday, Jan. 12 STAR WARS TRIVIA Parents and kids, team up to test your knowledge of all the Star Wars movies, including the one just released. Sign up online or call 349-9314. 7-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 6 FAMILY PLAYTIME Free play and socialization with toys, blocks, balls and more. Up to age 6 Wednesday, Jan. 13 with family. 10 a.m. FAMILY STORYTIME Stories, songs and activities for Wednesday, Jan. 6 children up to age 6 with family. 9:30 PAJAMA-RAMA a.m. Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to enjoy some fun and stories Wednesday, Jan. 13 before bedtime. Up to age 6 with FAMILY PLAYTIME family and friends. 7 p.m. Free play and socialization with toys, blocks, balls and more. Up to age 6 Thursday, Jan. 7 with family. 10 a.m. TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Practice the ancient Chinese art that Wednesday, Jan. 13 promotes health and wellness while AFTERDINNER BOOKS focusing on new movements in the Discuss “The High Divide” by Lin Enger. Tai Chi for Arthritis form. All ages and Copies are available at the information abilities welcome. 11:15 a.m. desk. Audio and downloadable copies may be available. 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7 BLOCK PARTY Thursday, Jan. 14 Get ready to have some fun with FAMILY STORYTIME blocks. Build ’em up and knock ’em Stories, songs and activities for down! For up to age 6 with caregiver. children up to age 6 with family. 9:30 2 p.m. a.m. Friday, Jan. 8 PRESCHOOL STEM: OIL AND WATER Experiment with oil and water using food coloring and jam jars. For up to age 6 with caregiver. 10 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14 ON MY OWN Stories, songs and fun for children age 3-6 while parents wait at our café tables. 10:15 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 9 TIME OUT FOR TALES Stories and fun for children up to age 6 and families. 11 a.m.

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Saturday, Jan. 16 TIME OUT FOR TALES Stories and fun for children up to age 6 and families. 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 ORIGAMI CLUB Bring your own project or fold something with us. In January, we’ll create snowmen. For kids and families. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18 SUPER SMASH AFTERNOON Join your friends for an afternoon of Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the Wii. Snacks will be served. For grades 6-12. 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18 BACK TO BASICS WITH PLAY-DOH Bring your imagination. You get to keep what you create! For kids and families. 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 TINY TOTS Stories, songs and fingerplays for children up to age 35 months with caregiver. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 CHESS CLUB Try your hand at chess with our teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For school-age kids. Sign up for one or all sessions online or call 439-9314. 6:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 FAMILY STORYTIME Stories, songs and activities for children up to age 6 with family. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 FAMILY PLAYTIME Free play and socialization with toys, blocks, balls and more. Up to age 6 with family. 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 FAMILY STORYTIME Stories, songs and activities for children up to age 6 with family. 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 ON MY OWN Stories, songs and fun for children age 3-6 while parents wait at our café tables. 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Practice the ancient Chinese art that promotes health and wellness while focusing on new movements in the

Tai Chi for Arthritis form. All ages and abilities welcome. 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 LEGO: TECHNOLOGY BUILD Try Lego WeDo or a Lego Technic kit to create a mechanical Lego masterpiece. For kids and families. 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 LISTENING PARTIES: ANTÔNIO CARLOS JOBIM Hear music from the primary creator of bossa nova. Listen to great music, discuss and share your opinions. 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 FRIDAY CINEMA Matinees feature PG and PG-13 titles geared toward adult audiences. 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 TIME OUT FOR TALES Stories and fun for children up to age 6 and families. 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 KNIT ONE, PURL ONE If you’re an experienced knitter, bring your current project. If you’re a beginner, bring size 8 knitting needles; we’ll provide yarn and get you started. For adults, teens, kids age 9 and up. 2-3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25 TINY TOTS Stories, songs and fingerplays for children up to age 35 months with caregiver. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 TINY TOTS Stories, songs and fingerplays for children up to age 35 months with caregiver. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 CHESS CLUB Try your hand at chess with our teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For school-age kids. Sign up for one or all sessions online or call 439-9314. 6:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 FAMILY STORYTIME Stories, songs and activities for children up to age 6 with family. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 FAMILY PLAYTIME Free play and socialization with toys, blocks, balls and more. Up to age 6 with family. 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 27 PAJAMA-RAMA Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to enjoy some fun and stories before bedtime. Up to age 6 with family and friends. 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 FAMILY STORYTIME Stories, songs and activities for children up to age 6 with family. 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 ON MY OWN Stories, songs and fun for children age 3-6 while parents wait at our café tables. 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Practice the ancient Chinese art that promotes health and wellness while focusing on new movements in the Tai Chi for Arthritis form. All ages and abilities welcome. 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 LEGO: OLD SCHOOL BUILD No computers, no technology, just you, some bricks, and your imagination. For kids and families. 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 TIME OUT FOR TALES Stories and fun for children up to age 6 and families. 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 HEALTHY SEASONAL COOKING Learn how to cook healthy meals using seasonal ingredients with a ShopRite dietitian. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 SUNDAY CINEMA Matinees feature PG and PG-13 titles geared toward adult audiences. 2 p.m.

Blood Drive 1/14/2016

1 p.m. - 6 p.m.,

Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Avenue

redcrossblood.org

All events are free and take place at Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org. 35