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Neighbors Next Door p.12Where in Bethlehem? p.14
Ask the Four Corner Pharmacist p.19 Senior’s Corner p.20
Bob’s Car Care Tip p.21Letter from Town Hall p.24
Ask the Canterbury Vet p.28Health Matters p.35
Trish’s Pix - Book Review p.40Financial Focus p.43
Featured Business p.44 Tooth Tips p.49
Heart Strong p.50 Chamber of Commerce p.55
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Hi Bethlehem,
As we begin a new year, we want to thank all of our customers and neighbors who continue to make OUR TOWNE Bethlehem possible. Each month, we are blessed with great friends who contribute to the publication by taking pictures, conducting interviews or submitting articles for everyone to enjoy.
We are proud of the “Neighbors’ Next Door” stories we have brought to you and the Bethlehem businesses that have been featured. We are committed to bringing you the best that Bethlehem has to offer. Our family will continue to showcase the people and places that make Bethlehem a special place to live and raise our children.
Think about how special Bethlehem truly is. Our school district, teams, highway and police departments, library, parks, houses of worship and local government are second to none! We have a unique sense of community that is rarely found these days. OUR TOWNE Bethlehem is honored to be a small part of it all.
Thank you - our readers, for continuing to support our local merchants. Bethlehem needs to take care of Bethlehem fi rst! By the way, if you know someone who should be featured... please let us know. If your favorite business isn’t in here...please let us know. And if you have a not-for-profi t event...please let us know.
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WINTER DRIVING TIPS
AAA recommends the following:• Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, like a garage. • Make certain your tires are properly infl ated.
• Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line free-up.
• If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy and snowy weather.
• Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand).
• Use your seat belt every time you get into your vehicle.
Tips for driving in the snow:
Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Appling the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for retraining traction and avoiding skids. Don't try to get moving in a hurry. And take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
• Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Accelerating, stopping, and turning - nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement.
• The normal dry pavement following distance of two to three seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds.
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• Know your brakes. Whether you have antilock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold breaking. Keep the heel of your foot on the fl oor and use the ball of your foot to apply fi rm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
• Don't stop if you can avoid it. There's a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until the light changes, do it.
• Don't power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads just starts your wheels spinning. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed down hill as slowly as possible.
• Don't stop going up a hill. There's nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road.
• Stay home. If you really don't have to go out, don't. Even if you can drive well in the snow, not everyone else can. Don't tempt fate.
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Fences & Decks
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Most basements are dark, gloomy, and simply serve as a storage area for old toys, clothes, seasonal items, and anything else that is not used on a regular basis. Most of us rarely go down into the basement unless it is to unload more clutter that we don't want or need.
But, why not turn this gloomy storage room into something functional and useful? Remodeling your basement is a cost-effective way to signifi cantly increase your home's living space. Suddenly you could have a nice, cozy guest room, a playroom for your children, a home offi ce, a game room; the possibilities are endless!
Below are eight simple steps to a brand new basement.
1. Repair any Basement Water Problems First Even if your basement hardly ever has issues with fl ooding or dampness, it's best to take care of the problem completely before beginning any remodeling efforts. Permanent solutions can take time to put into operation. A smart place to begin is to get in touch with a home inspector who specializes in waterproofi ng problems.
2. Decide What You Want to Use Your Basement For This is where you can turn lemons into lemonade. Your Basement has
poor lighting? Consider setting up a dark room or a home theater. Is your basement lonely and isolated? The isolation helps provide a nice sound cushion for noisy activities such as a teenager hangout, a game room, or a place for your kids to practice their musical instruments to their hearts content. Use your imagination and come up with something that will benefi t your family’s lifestyle.
3. Consider Professional Advice with Your Basement Design Even though your basement might not be much to look at now, you'll want to end up with quality living space when the project is fi nished. An interior designer or architect can help you get the most out of the space. A little forethought and careful planning now can help you design a space that is attractive, comfortable and practical.
4. Consider the Air Circulation Something important to consider is the air circulation of your basement.
When your home was originally built, chances are that there were very few if any registers or vents installed in the basement. When you remodel your basement, you need to think about the need for good air circulation, adding openings where necessary.
To be on the safe side, install a carbon monoxide detector in your basement so that you'll have an early warning of any problems with the venting of the furnace or any other major appliances.
5. Make the Most of Your Basement's Natural Light Depending on what you are using your basement for, you may wish to add more natural lighting. This can be done by enlarging your basement’s windows. Another benefi t of larger windows is that they provide additional escape routes in case of fi re.
Some may be concerned that by having basement windows that is providing easier access into the home by thieves. One way to lessen that risk is to install glass bricks instead of conventional windows at any location that is high-risk.
Take full advantage of the effect of regular windows by mounting some windows in the interior walls between rooms that open pathways for natural light to reach interior rooms.
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Neighbors Next DoorNeighbors Next Door
She’s got the warmest smile and eyes that are pretty and kind. Talking to Monica Wilson Roach for an hour or so, I felt like I’d known her for a long time. She has that way about her. We talked and drank tea, laughed about kids and the funny things they say, and touched on each of a few major accomplishments in her life. Walking to my car after we met, I went over the conversation. There were the years spent teaching at Julliard. Playing with the Transiberian Orchestra. The move from New York City to Albany. Having two children. Her passion for cello and the bass. And her desire to pass on this passion to kids who cannot afford the music, the instrument or the lessons. There is also TuttiCelli, the summertime cello choir she started. All of it, every word, is told with joy and sureness. Starting at the beginning, Monica came from creative parents; a painter mom and a dad with a beautiful singing voice. The talent and creative outlet manifested itself in her as a life-long passion for jazz, classical music and stringed instruments.
She spent years employed at the Julliard school in New York. There she worked in a musical outreach program, teaching kids who were very musically talented but couldn’t afford lessons. Monica loved the studio. Loved the students and the work involved. But then, she decided to leave her beloved job. She and her husband left the city, heading to SUNY Albany. He was going back to school. Once here, she looked around and wondered what she’d do. And then it struck her, “ If I could do educational outreach in New York, why not in my own backyard? I grew up here.” Call it luck. Call it being in the right place at the right time, or call it destiny. She approached the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) just as the person who taught with their outreach program was leaving. An alumni of the ESYO, it felt like exactly the right thing to do. Called the City Strings Training Program, she’s been with them for ten years now. The music teachers in four Albany-area schools recommend students to her. She travels to each school, and gives one-on-one lessons. Often, her students are the lead in their orchestral section. The music, the instruments and the lessons are all free to kids who otherwise couldn’t afford it. The program currently runs at Hackett Middle School in Albany and across the three middle schools in the Schenectady school district.
While the program has changed and grown since Monica has been there, going from teaching at one elementary school in Albany to the four middle schools now, she’d like to see it grow even more. She looks at each kid as an individual and one who can achieve so much. “There are so many talented kids. They just need a leg up,” she says of her students. There is one success in particular, one story that teachers like Monica are always excited to tell. One alumnus of the program went through all the different musical groups and orchestras in Albany, played at Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood and the Melodies of Christmas show. Nathan Kipness was the fi rst African American valedictorian at Schenectady High School and went on to MIT. He’s in his fi rst semester there. Monica keeps in touch with him and they are planning on getting together with her other students to perform in cello quartets while he’s on break. “It’s a great success story. Other kids have done well and followed in a lot of different ways. Being in the City Strings Program and playing their instruments helps to keep them focused.” Monica is a classically trained cellist who has played in many orchestras. She’s traveled throughout the United States and overseas. The list of venues is long and varied. For seven years, Monica was the featured cello soloist for the Transiberian Orchestra when the group played in Albany. She’s played in many classical companies, as well as performing her other love, jazz. When Monica was in her twenties, she started to focus on the cello in a jazz capacity. This exploration led to a 1996 release of her fi rst CD, titled “24 Hours”. This project brought together musicians from all over: Atlanta, Paris and local musicians as well. The recording process was a year-long learning experience and a catalyst to move forward as a musician. In New York, Monica had the opportunity to work in the orchestra of Broadway musicals. She told me about working on the musical Footloose. While exciting, this was stressful work: projecting her instrument perfectly, playing accurately and always alert, for weeks and weeks at a time. Now, she still gets to work for a musical now and then, locally. The big difference is that she is surrounded by friends in the orchestra, people who have known each other for a long time. There is familiarity and fun. These shows tend to last for only a week or so, then it’s time to move on.
Monica Wilson-Roach|Jazz Cellist
“ If I could do educational outreach in New York City, why not in my own backyard? I grew up here.”
Photo: Michael Roach
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The biggest project of her life is family. She is mother to two Bethlehem Elementary students, a son and a daughter. It’s the school plays, classroom visits and time with her kids that she loves the most. Even so, Monica fi nds the balance between being a mother and a working musician a struggle. She doesn’t travel much to play music anymore, because her choice is to be around for all those school events and the quiet moments with her kids after school. “It’s a joyous choice though, my crowning glory,” she says, with another of those very sure smiles. A big piece of her personal and professional life is her husband, Michael. They just celebrated twelve years of a creative and happy union. Michael and Monica play in a jazz trio together, Ten27. Sweetly, it’s named after the month and day of their engagement. The couple’s strengths and skill sets are completely different, yet complement and complete each other. He’s the contemporary player, she’s the classical. “It’s like I’ve got my peanut butter in your chocolate and you’ve got your chocolate in my peanut butter. We’re good on our own, but put us together and there’s music that’s a totally different dimension.” Ten27 takes the traditional jazz trio and shakes it up a bit. Monica switches between the bass and electric cello, while Michael plays the keyboard. Paul Borrello complements the two with his drums. Their biggest undertaking yet was the Black Book Project. Named for the meticulous notes Monica kept while researching another one of her passions, cosmology. In this multimedia piece, they use photos of space taken from the Hubble Telescope. Monica wrote and narrated the entire movie. They created all new compositions to go with the pictures,
and she meticulously details each picture and explains to the viewer exactly what they are seeing. She felt that combining the beautiful, intense photos with Ten27’s music and her narration, it would be less overwhelming for people. They’d understand what they were seeing, and feel good about it, too. The movie has aired in a few local museums and theaters, and they are working on fi nding more venues. Looking ahead, there is a soundtrack for a documentary. She’s always trying to fi nd something new and different to do. Most likely, the new and different thing will be done with her husband. “We do work apart. But our most meaningful and important work is done together,” she says. Counting school visits and her children’s concerts and events among the most important things in her life, she feels blessed to have the best of both worlds. There are so many different paths in Monica’s life. Teaching. Giving to students. Mothering. Exploring jazz, classical and beyond. Being part of a musical trio and a lifelong duo. All of these things, every one, is met with the same passion, intensity and love.
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ten27music.comInterview and article by Caroline Barrett
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WHY SHOULD I QUIT SMOKING?
Every person who smokes has reasons to keep smoking and reasons to Quit?WHAT ARE YOURS?Tobacco use is the leading cause of death for men and womenDid you know more women die from lung cancer than breast cancer?Smoking increases the risk of heart disease, cancer & lung diseaseHow will your health impact the lives of your loved ones?Breathing in others smoke (second hand smoke) can cause asthma and other health problems.How does smoking affect your loved ones?Smokers who quit can expect to live approximately 10 years longer than those who continue to smoke.What would you do with 10 more years?If you smoke one pack per day, quitting smoking could save you up to $270 a month.How could you spend the money saved?Are you ready to Quit?Most smokers fi nd it takes a few quit attempts to be successful – you can do it. The chance of success is higher if you take a combination of approaches including setting a quit date, getting support and taking medication.
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Get Ready Set a quit date and stick to it. Post it on your refrigerator, put it in your calendar. Before the date, change the environment and things around you. For example, get rid of all the cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work. Stop letting people smoke in your home. Change your routines to help break the smoking habit.
Get HelpTell your family, friends, and co-workers with that you are going to quit and ask them for their support. Talk with your doctor because they can help you quit. Call the New York State Smokers Quit Line: 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)
Get MedicationNicotine gum, the nicotine patch, and the nicotine lozenge can be purchased at a pharmacy. There are other prescription medicines that can also help such as nicotine nasal spray or inhaler, bupropion SR (tablet) or varenicline (tablet). Many health insurance plans will pay for these medications. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist about what product might be best for you.
Stay QuitIf you “slip” and smoke, don’t give up. Try again soon. Set a new quit date to get back on track. Avoid things that might trigger your smoking such as alcohol and being around smoking, certain foods or habits. Eating healthy, drinking lots of water and engaging in some physical activity can help fi ght cravings.
Helpful resources and references:New York State smokers quit line at https://www.nysmokefree.com/Default.aspx?&l=EHelp for Smokers and Other Tobacco Users. Consumer Guide, May 2008. U.S. Public Health Service. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality available at http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/tobacco/helpsmokers.htm
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“Sleeping”In the New Year
Most of us start the New Year making all kinds of resolutions about how we will
do better at one thing or another. The promises usually include some kind of exercise regime or weight loss program. These are certainly worthy efforts, but how about simply committing to a good nights sleep?
Far too many of us struggle with some form of insomnia, a disorder characterized by diffi culty falling and/or staying asleep. Insomnia can show as one or more of the following symptoms: diffi culty falling asleep, waking up often during the night and having trouble going back to sleep, waking up too early in the morning, and feeling tired upon waking. The reasons for lack of sleep can vary and can be directly or indirectly related to other health concerns.
Acute insomnia can be short lived and directly attributed to something going on in the present. Some type of stress, emotional or physical discomfort, environmental factors, medications or other breaks in routine can cause a sudden lack of sleep. When a sleep disorder is acute, it will most likely resolve itself when the issues at hand resolve. For example, a loved one is having surgery which concerns you and is keeping you awake at night. Once the surgery is completed and your worries have calmed, you will most likely return to a more normal sleep pattern.
Chronic insomnia lasts over a longer period of time and may result from a more signifi cant health
concern like depression, anxiety, chronic stress or pain. Consult your doctor if you think you may suffer from a chronic lack of sleep. A long-term lack of sleep can lead to other serious health concerns if not addressed.
In general, there are some measures a person can take to improve ones quality of sleep:
*Try to keep a regular routine, going to sleep each night and waking each morning around the same time. Naps during the day should be avoided if possible.* Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol late in the day. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants which can prevent you from falling asleep. Alcohol can cause waking in the night and interferes with sleep quality.*Get regular exercise but not right before bedtime. Exercising the body and the brain help to improve sleep but, try to avoid strenuous exercise 3-4 hours prior to bedtime.*Don’t eat a heavy meal late in the evening. A light snack prior to bedtime, however, might help you sleep better.*Make your bedroom surroundings comfortable and conducive to sleep. If light is an issue, wear a mask. If noise is a problem try ear plugs or something else to “cover” the sounds, like music or a fan.
Our bodies need a good nights sleep to function properly and to maintain health. Good sleep habits improve overall quality of life and give us more energy to complete our skills of daily living. Make a resolution to get better sleep by either seeing your doctor or taking steps to improve sleep quality. It’s a resolution worth keeping. Happy New Year!
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By the time you read this column I will have presented the State of the Town message at Town Hall and will present it again on Thursday, January 20th at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse (Bethlehem Historical Association Museum) at 1003 River Road, Selkirk (corner of Clapper Road and Route 144/River Road). You are most welcome. Also, the presentation is posted on Bethlehem’s Website at http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNews.asp.
I’ll offer the condensed version of the State of the Town here and also invite you to stop in or call me anytime. Looking back to January, 2010 and my fi rst year as Supervisor, we have come a long way. I say “we” because my role as supervisor has been, and will continue to be, to work with my colleagues on the Town Board, department heads, other staff, chairs and members of boards, volunteers and the public to help guide Bethlehem now and into the future. A year ago I told you that “if we get the Process of government right, results and achievement for the good of the community will follow.” From my perspective, we got the Process right!
2010 was a year marked by accomplishments, sometimes beyond my expectations.
THE PROCESS OF GOVERNMENT:• Department heads, deputies and staff have demonstrated their professionalism and dedication to this community. We have been successful because Town staff and the Boards have done their jobs well!• The Town Board; Councilwoman Dawson, and Councilmen Hennessey, Jordan and Kotary and I have come together as a team on budget, legislative and policy initiatives.• Other elected offi cials in town government: Highway Superintendent Sagendorph, Receiver of Taxes Mendick, and Town Clerk Moquin have contributed much to the success of 2010 by their professional and dedicated work. • And, I cannot forget the fi ne people of our Town who have volunteered in so many ways to make Bethlehem great, as well as those that attend Town Board meetings, raise issues, call or write. Such help and input is valuable and results in better decisions and services.
THE SUBSTANCE OF GOVERNMENTWe set forth a plan to achieve results for fi scal responsibility, quality-of-life and excellence in government. Below are items that are representative of our achievements.
• Unifying the water system and maximizing the Clapper Road Water Treatment Plant saved $1.3 Million annually, provided a new source of excellent drinking water, sent a strong pro-business message, reduced future dependency on Albany water and increased Bethlehem’s independence. (This was also the most politically courageous decision I have seen in my 35-fi ve years in Town.)Our 2011 Budget• is a balanced and progressive guide for Bethlehem: nearly zero tax levy increase (6 cents on $100,000 of assessed value, or 16 cents per year on the average home of $267,000); cut permanent costs by $1.3 Million; incorporated new revenue of $227,000; avoided water supply costs of $1.6 Million; maintained 15% or more in fund balances; 1% Cost-of-Living (COLA) for non-unionized employees.$1.4 Million• invested in capital equipment, pavement and replacement police vehicles.Reached out to the Community• with Town Government Meetings Around Town, and Town Government and Chamber of Commerce Focus on Business Forums.Energy Conservation grants • of $291,000 awarded for green initiatives: photovoltaic panels for the Elm Avenue Park administrative building, and a staff person to provide energy effi ciency analysis for Bethlehem.Recaptured $529,000• from Federal Emergency Management Offi ce (FEMO) for costs for the December 2008 storm and, $135,000 resulting from an audit of the Time Warner cable franchise fees.The PaTHs 4 Bethlehem • and Delaware Avenue Corridor Hamlet Enhancement Studies were completed and implementation can now proceed.Taxpaying economic development projects • approved at Kendall Square, Blessings Corners, The Eddy at Beverwyck, Phillipinkill and The Gables at Verstandigs. In addition, the streetscapes and storefronts at Glenmont Plaza and Town Squire Plaza have been signifi cantly upgraded and occupancy is nearly full.Project approvals • resulted in protection of over 80 acres of open space.New sidewalks • have been constructed on Feura Bush Road and Orchard Street.Town Board agenda• attachments are now available to the public on line.Posting• of paid and volunteer positions are placed on the Town’s website.Advocated for: • keeping Thatcher Park open; no New Scotland “Big Box” development, and; a progressive Albany County Economic Development Program.
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THE FUTUREIt is because of what we have done together in 2010 that we can all be encouraged and enthusiastic about the potential of what we can, and, I believe will do in the future. Three quotes that I have read lately seem to me to ring true: “New York State’s fi scal plight requires new ways of thinking.” … “Elected leaders must make politically challenging and diffi cult decisions.”, and … “If the work force doesn’t feel valued, nothing else will change.” These thoughts will be on my mind as we take on 2011 (Next month’s OUR TOWNE Bethlehem will have more detail, but I’ll give you a preview of our direction).
Stick to My Principles: With the Support of the Town Board, our staff and all partners, I will remain committed to key principles:
~ Team Approach; Openness; Participation, and; Building Capacity~ Sustainability in Bethlehem: Excellence in Government; Fiscal Responsibility, and; Quality-of-Life
The Plans for 2011:Drive Forward With 20/20 Advisory Implementation Committee Recommendations to Consider:
~ Modernization, Economy, Effi ciency and Effectiveness in BethlehemConsider reorganization and unifi cation of the Public Works and Highway DepartmentStrengthen the Town’s Financial and Administrative ManagementConsider Changes in Terms for Elected and Appointed Offi cials
~Economic Development Implement a Town-wide Economic Development Strategy and Partnership Vista Technology Campus Selkirk Rail Yard Area Continue Focus on town Retail Creative Financing to Support Greenspace Initiatives ~Intergovernmental Cooperation
Intergovernmental Agreements and Sharing With Other Governments, School Districts, Fire Departments and the LibraryCloser Working Relationship with Fire Services and Emergency Management Services
Take Action to Accomplish Recommendation in the Major Planning and Development Recommendations Provided to the Town Board on December 22, 2010: Our Advisory committees and Planning staff have delivered excellent recommendations to us and many are ready for action. Next month I’ll detail these exciting initiatives. Develop and Implement Department Work Plans To Accomplish Other Initiatives:
Work Plans will be driven by projects identifi ed as essential by Department Heads and be defi ned by Leadership; Purpose; Action; Timetable, and; Desired Outcomes.
Other initiatives that I believe should be considered in 2011 include:• Town Board discussion and support of a 4- year Capital Program • Action to reduce the use of fund balances in 2011 • Work with Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy and Albany County to open up 1.8 miles of the Proposed Rail Trail from Veterans Park on Delaware Avenue to Fireman’s Park on New Scotland Road• Expand the Veteran’s Park on Delaware Avenue to both sides of the rail trail• Achieve agreement with Verizon to offer FIOS video services in Bethlehem• Begin an innovative program with NYSERDA, RPI and DOT on cost-effective illumination at the Slingerlands Route 85 roundabout• Begin work on a property valuation assessment to be effective in 2013• Establish a tobacco-free environment on all Town athletic fi elds and playgrounds• Evaluate Town Board Rules of Procedure and an Expanded Ethics Law • Expansion of citizen involvement in Town activities and awareness• Identify special needs in our community• Assist families and individuals with challenging fi nancial situations • Evaluate other initiatives proposed by my Town Board colleagues
As a Town Board member and now as your Supervisor, I have always believed that by working together we can make a positive difference in Bethlehem. I look forward to the challenges of 2011 and working with you to make Bethlehem an even better place to live and work!
I wish everyone a very Happy New Year.Sincerely,
Sam MessinaSam Messina
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Q: The weather has really gotten cold! How can I keep my dogs and cats safe this winter?
Brrrr…it’s cold outside! The following guidelines will help you protect your pets when the mercury drops.
1. Keep pets away from antifreeze solution, and promptly clean up any antifreeze spills. Antifreeze is attractive to pets but is deadly, even in very small amounts.
2. Do not leave your pets outdoors unattended when the temperature gets below freezing. Pets that get too chilled can develop hypothermia or even frostbite. Ear tips are especially susceptible to frostbite.
3. Short-coated dogs (Greyhounds, Dobermans, Boxers and Boston Terriers) should not go outside without a coat or sweater in very cold weather, except to relieve themselves. Small dogs with short coats (Chihuahuas, miniature Pinschers, and miniature Dachshunds) are especially vulnerable to cold and may not be able to tolerate any outdoor exercise in extremely cold weather.
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8. Never leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
9. Most cats prefer to spend their winter days indoors; be cautious if your cat likes being outside. Don’t let it out in bitterly cold weather and be sure it has a warm place to go if it does spend a lot of time outdoors. Cats that are left outdoors may crawl into a warm car engine to get warm, which can kill them. It’s much safer to keep your cat indoors during the winter.
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5. Dogs with long fur on the bottom of their paws often develop ice balls between the pads and toes of the feet. To prevent ice balls from forming, trim the hair around your dog’s feet. Apply a small amount of Vaseline, cooking oil, or PAM spray to your dog’s feet before taking him for a walk in snow or use Musher’s brand paw wax. The oil helps prevent ice balls from sticking. Make sure you use edible oil; most dogs will lick their paws after you apply the oil.
6. If your pet walks on salted sidewalks or streets, be sure to wash his paws after your walk. Salt is very irritating to footpads. Gently rub the bottom of the feet to remove the salt as soon as your dog is off the road. Use pet friendly ice melt on your own walks and driveway.
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Working with clients, I often hear “I hate my body,” or “If I could just cut this (grabbling part of their bodies) off I'd be happy”. It's alarming and sad to hear the self-loathing some of us infl ict upon ourselves. This topic was so well-addressed by fi tness writer Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD (www.stumptuous.com) that I've decided to share it here.
"...although you probably deserve your body’s hatred, it doesn’t (hate you). Because that’s the thing about your body. It loves you like the best mother bear in the world loves her Gerber baby cub — with a fi erce, visceral, snarling love that will do anything to protect you.
If you’re mad because you’re over-fat, feeling cruddy, out of shape, riddled with aches and pains, etc. etc. you should start by taking a good, hard, honest look at how you’ve treated that ever-patient container of yours.
What have you fed (or not fed) your body?
How do you rest your body? How long do you sleep every night, and how well? How do you still your mind and give it serenity?
What chemicals do you put into your body? What industrial-pharmaceutical products do you eat, spray, inhale, bathe in, or smear?
How do you move your body? Do you move it at all, or jam it into a chair or car for several hours?
Do you let your body out to play in its natural environment? Do you see sunlight or greenery, or breathe fresh air, or feel the change in temperature every day? How well do you match your schedule with the cycle of the sun?
Do you say nice things to your body? Do you high-fi ve it when it comes through for you? Do you high-fi ve it just for existing and being a marvellous triumph of engineering?
Do you subject your body to a constant cacophony of sensory overload and stress?
When was the last time you wrapped your arms around yourself and gave yourself a big smushy hug? When you patted your tummy and felt its softness happily, instead of hating it for not being a hardened washboard? (Seriously, when the (heck) did “washboard abs” become a goal that otherwise reasonable and intelligent women pursued? Evolution is laughing in your face, ladies. Suggest revising goal to “squatter’s butt”.)
Why, in short, should your body perform for you? Have you earned that performance? Really?
If you can read this list and — in good faith — say “Hey, I’ve done a darn fi ne job, and I still don’t feel well,” then you are indeed entitled to be a bit grumpy about the state of affairs.
This isn’t about blame, of course. Most of you are also pros at self-blame (which is often part of the problem in the fi rst place). It’s about taking responsibility and accepting the inevitability of change.
Maybe there are factors within your control that shaped the outcome. Maybe not. (Stuff) happens, after all. But was it really random?
...But blame is useless. It’s a narcissistic exercise. If self-fl agellation were helpful in achieving life goals and meaning, wouldn’t nearly everyone be perfect? Blame immobilizes us in a snake-biting-tail cycle of helplessness and shame.
Responsibility, on the other hand, is extremely useful. Responsibility is about responding — moment to moment, dynamically, as the terrain of life shifts. It’s response-ability. It’s action-oriented. What bag of (crap) has life just handed you, and how can you make it stink less?
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“TV… If kids are entertained by two letters, imagine the fun they’ll have with twenty-six. Open your child’s imagination. Open a book.” ~Author Unknown
Happy New Year Fellow Readers…
2011…a New Year with endless opportunities and possibilities outstretched before us…may this year be one of good health, good fortune, happiness and wonderful reading experiences! As many make resolutions for the New Year, many diffi cult to keep, my wish is that you are able to fi nd some time in your busy life to fi nd time for the printed word, non-electronic printed books. There are those of us out there, including myself, who love technology but favor the printed page of a book. That tactile experience of holding the book, placing the bookmark, sensing the page, even putting on the “cheaters” connects us to the author, the time, place and sense of the story. I learned to read when I was 3…taught myself…listening and following those wonderful Disney records & books…until one day I was reading aloud without the record. I was reading to my little sister, Kathy when my Dad noticed. I remember that day as if it was yesterday. I became aware that it was an accomplishment that pleased my parents. I have always found reading to be a joy! I wish that for you and the children in your life! Here at Tattered Pages Used Books, I spend my day in the company of approximately 18,000 books. As I walk the stacks, through the genres…I often refl ect upon the customers whom I have helped over the years. I recall the “action/adventure” readers who have read everything by Lee Child or Clive Cussler and are seeking out another similar author. I remember the fi rst time that I asked a certain WWII Veteran who was searching through the Ken Follett books and trying to recall a title of a favorite book from long ago if these authors got the WWII experience right. He said that many of them captured the essence and the experience. His preferred authors: Ken Follett, Frederick Forsyth and Len Deighton. Another regular told me upon my asking if he was ex-military, due to his reading selections, told me he would tell me but then he would have to kill me! This lovely gentlemen has made his way through Lee Child, Jack Higgins, John Sandford, Stuart Woods, and is now into W.E.B. Griffi n’s Corps series. When working in the mystery section, I think about the authors that are no longer with us…among them, Stephen Cannell, Dick Francis, Stieg Larsson and Robert Parker…but their work lives on. What great storytellers…what a legacy and gift just waiting for the next person to discover and enjoy. I am always amused by the customers who assume that I may have read every author and genre in the store as I attempt to match them up with just the right “read”. I have learned so much about these authors and genres from our customers. It is their passion for reading
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that spills over and informs me. I have come to fi nd some of my new favorite authors from these customers and I always love when I can return the favor. With a long winter still ahead of us…I would like to remind all booklovers what a range of inventory and experience is just waiting on our shelves for you here at Tattered Pages Used Books. With the ability to “recycle” and make room for more books…our bookstore offers an opportunity unlike any other in the Capital District. Our book inventory is stored in a database on our computer…you can always call us to see if we have the book you are looking for. We will reserve titles personally for you and call you when they come in. If you are looking for a specifi c title, but don’t want to order online…we’ll do that for you and still forward additional savings on to you! If you were wishing to be a little “crafty” this new year… we just may have that scrapbooking, quilting, crocheting, hobby book you need right here in our store. With thousands in both fi ction and non-fi ction…we just might have what you are looking for. For those whose New Year’s Resolution involve a new regime…all of our “self-help” & “diet/fi tness” & “humor” books are an additional 10% off. We have hundreds of “self-help” books, diet/fi tness, sports, and humor books in store. As we enter 2011, Barbara & Larry Boord (store owners) and I want to thank all of our customers who frequented our store during 2010. Your friendship and patronage is greatly appreciated! Our locally owned used bookstore is a gem amongst the big box stores. We hope that if you have never ventured in…perhaps this year we will have the pleasure of meeting and assisting you here at Tattered Pages Used Books. In closing I would like to share some quotes that I recently found about bookstores: “A bookstore is one of the only pieces of evidence we have that people are still thinking.” Jerry Seinfeld“I get crazy in a bookstore. It makes my heart beat hard because I want to buy everything.” Reese Witherspoon“I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, “Where’s the self-help section?” She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.” George Carlin “Reading well is one of the great pleasures that solitude can afford you.” Harold Bloom “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body!” Richard Steele“I cannot live without books!” Thomas Jefferson
Come see what we have in store for you! Until next month…Happy Reading!
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January Events:New Rupert Road Transfer Station hours Tuesday - Saturday beginning January 10, 2011Rupert Road Transfer Station closed every Monday. The facility´s new hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Town Board meeting Location: Town Hall Start Time: 6:00 p.m. The Town Board generally meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Town Hall.
Thursday, January 20, 2011 Start Time: 11:30 a.m. Annual State of the Town Address delivered by Supervisor Sam Messina, Thursday, January 20th, 11:30 a.m. at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse (Bethlehem Historical Association Museum) at 1003 River Road, Selkirk (corner of Clapper Road and Route 144/River Road). ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Town Board meeting Location: Town Hall Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Description: The Town Board generally meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Town Hall.
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Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions Now that 2011 is here, you may want to make some New Year’s resolutions. Planning to volunteer? Go to the gym more often? Learn a new language? All worthy ambitions, of course, but this year, why not add some fi nancial resolutions as well?
Which resolutions should you make? Here are a few ideas to consider:
Boost your retirement accounts. No matter how old you’ll be in 2011, one thing is certain — you’re a year closer to retirement than you were in 2010. And that’s why you’ll want to increase your contributions to your retirement accounts. If your salary is going up in 2011, boost the amount you defer for your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 403(b) plan (if you work for a school or other tax-exempt organization) or a 457(b) plan (if you work for a state or local government). With tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth of earnings and several investment options, these types of plans are tremendous ways to save for retirement. And try to “max out” your traditional or Roth IRA, too. Look for opportunities. With the uncertainties in the economy and the volatility of the fi nancial markets, many people decide to head to the investment “sidelines” for a while. Yet, this environment may actually be a good one for investors with patience, discipline and the ability to look beyond yesterday’s headlines. For one thing, many quality securities are now good values. Also, we’re still seeing low infl ation and low interest rates — factors that may lead to greater economic demand and improved strength in the fi nancial markets. Don’t over-react to market swings. Over the past few years, we’ve seen plenty of sudden, sharp swings in the fi nancial markets, and you’re likely going to see more of them in 2011. Don’t over-react to either the “ups” or the “downs” of the market. Over-reacting leads to short-term thinking — and successful investors are the ones who can maintain a long-term perspective. Rebalance when necessary. At least once a year, review and rebalance your portfolio, as necessary, to make sure it still refl ects your goals, risk tolerance and family situation, all of which can change over time. Reduce your debts. While the sluggish economy of the past couple of years has obviously been a cause of concern
for everyone, we have seen one “silver lining” in that many people, concerned about over-spending, have shed some of their debt load. The less money you have to spend on your debts, the more you’ll have available to invest for your future, so do what you can to cut down on what you owe. Maintain adequate cash levels. As an investor, you’ve got at least two good reasons for maintaining enough cash in your portfolio. First, having adequate cash available means you’ll be ready to act quickly to take advantage of good investment opportunities. And second, by having a cash cushion, you won’t be forced to liquidate long-term investments to pay for short-term needs such as a major car repair, a new furnace, a big doctor’s bill, and so on.
By following these suggestions, you can position yourself to make progress toward your long-term goals in 2011 — and in all the New Years that follow.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and Financial Advisors do not offer tax or legal advice.
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A few years ago a friend of ours injured her shoulder and her physician recommended physical therapy. She told us about her experiences in physical therapy and voiced frustration over her poor progress. Among her complaints were a lack of individual attention by her therapist and a generic level of care that did not address some of her specifi c needs or concerns. As a result she did not feel physical therapy was helping her and she ultimately she decided to stop PT and seek alternative treatments for her condition.
Unfortunately, her story is not uncommon. We’ve heard many similar accounts of people’s experiences with physical therapy over the course of our careers. As physical therapists we fi nd these stories upsetting because we know people could have a better experience and better outcomes if they were treated in a different way than is seen all too often in many PT clinics. After hearing enough of these stories from our friends and neighbors in Delmar, we started to think about starting our own physical therapy practice here in our hometown.
We opened Rocklein Physical Therapy this past fall to provide a higher level of quality physical therapy for the residents of Delmar and surrounding communities of Bethlehem and Albany. We are a husband and wife team of licensed physical therapists with over 27 years of combined experience. We don’t just own the business. We are the therapists providing the care as well. That’s important because we pour our heart and soul into every aspect of your care, making every effort to make your physical therapy experience rewarding.
Physical therapy is a large fi eld with many different specialties. At Rocklein Physical Therapy we treat mostly musculo-skeletal or orthopedic conditions. This includes injuries to the muscles, bones and joints that people sustain through athletics, work or even everyday activities. Common injuries we treat include muscle strains and tears, joint and ligament sprains, neck and low back pain. If your condition requires surgery we provide pre- and post-operative care as well.
Our treatment approach is somewhat unique. We make every effort to empower our patients to be active in their own care by giving them tools to use when they leave our clinic. This includes not just exercises to maintain and improve upon the progress you’ve made but a good understanding of your condition and ways to prevent it from returning in the future. While under our care we use a variety of treatment techniques including skilled therapeutic exercise, hands-on manual techniques, and a variety of electrical and mechanical modalities. We pride ourselves on our individual
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As residents of Delmar with children in the public school system, we are both personally and professionally involved in many community events and activities including youth sports, the PTA, and the Bethlehem Chamber of commerce. We are dedicated to keeping the residents of Bethlehem and Albany healthy and active. We are helping to do that by participating in community events and activities that promote health, wellness, and an active lifestyle. We were a proud sponsor of the fi rst annual Our Towne Bethlehem Turkey Trot. It was a great event that that promoted family activity and helped support the Bethlehem Food Pantry. We hope to continue sponsoring this and other similar events in our home town the make our community stronger and healthier. If you think you could benefi t from physical therapy stop by or give us a call. We are conveniently located across from the Delaware Plaza at 163 Delaware Ave.-Suite 101 in Delmar.
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How Toothpaste Works?It is a well established belief that brushing daily strengthens our teeth and makes them healthier and we use it daily never even wondering how it actually works. One must know not only the mechanism of action of a toothpaste but also the role of individual ingredients which will help in choosing an effective toothpaste. The mechanism of toothpaste action is as follows:
• Abrasive Action: The abrasive agent in the toothpaste physically removes the solid particles in the oral cavity by abrasive action. It also helps in removing food stains and polishing tooth surface. It is an established fact that Tooth Powders have almost twice the abrasive action of toothpaste.
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The American Heart Association can help you keep the “improve my health” resolution by offering a variety of resources, tips and activities.Start the New Year off right by scheduling a visit to your doctor. Then, take our online assessment to fi gure out the state of your health. Mylifecheck.heart.org uses Life’s Simple 7 – seven easy measures of health – to score your health, then helps you improve your challenging areas.
February is American Heart Month! Friday, Feb. 4, is National Wear Red Day. Last year, staff at 500 work sites from the Catskills to the Canadian border wore red and donated $5 to the American Heart Association. Visit GoRedForWomen.org to participate. And keep an eye out around town and the nation for buildings that are glowing red.
Join us in March as we lobby our state legislators to improve heart health in New York. This year, we want to make sure that everyone who graduates from a New York high school knows CPR. Call our state Government Relations Director Julie Hart at 518.869.4052 or email [email protected] to participate. You can also join us at the Capital Region Heart Ball on Saturday, March 5, at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs for a fun night out! Call 518.869.4051 or email [email protected] for information.
In April’s fi nally warming weather, join us for National Start! Walking Day on Wednesday, April 6. Get your co-workers, friends and family together and take a walk at mid-day. You’ll be part of a national movement, and your legs and heart will thank you! Check out startwalkingnow.org for information.
Mother’s Day is in May, which is National Stroke Month and the month when the Capital Region Go Red for Women Luncheon takes place. Moms, you know you take care of everyone and everything during the rest of the year – join us at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy on Wednesday, May 18, for a day of camaraderie, education, and fun, all focused on women’s heart health. Call 518.869.4051 or email [email protected] for information.
The fi rst week of June is National CPR Week. Every year, EMS treats nearly 300,000 people who suffer cardiac arrest, and more than 92 percent don’t survive to be discharged from the hospital. When EMS arrives and someone has started CPR, that person has a much higher chance of surviving. Wouldn’t you want to be a lifesaver? Visit americanheart.org/cpr to fi nd out how you can learn CPR … and save a life.
In the long days of summer, go outside and play. Check out our healthy recipes to go along with all that activity at heart.org. Your family will thank you!
In the autumn, make plans to be at one of our Heart Walks. They’re a great celebration of the Start! program’s healthy initiatives, a fun day out, and a great way to raise money to fund the research that fi ghts heart disease and stroke. The Capital Region Start! Heart Walk is set for Saturday, Oct. 1 at The Crossings in Colonie, and the North Country Start! Heart Walk is set for Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs.
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As we look forward to another year, we thank you for all the support you’ve given the American Heart Association this
past year. We wish you good heart health in 2011!
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Reduce thermostat setting to 68 degrees. Reducing your thermostat setting can substantially lower your heating costs.
Set back thermostat at night and when you leave home. Setting the thermostat back 10 degrees at night or when the house will be unoccupied can save up to 15% on heating costs.
Install a programmable thermostat. Programmable thermostats allow you to reduce your home's temperature at night and during the day and still have the home warm when you wake up or come home from work.
Change furnace fi lter monthly. Clogged furnace fi lters lower the heater's effi ciency by preventing proper airfl ow through the furnace. Low-cost fi lters are available from your local hardware store.
Have furnace "tuned up" annually. Having your furnace cleaned and tuned annually helps the heating system operate safely and effi ciently. Tuning may involve resetting the fuel-air mixture for proper combustion as well as cleaning of the blower and burners.
Let sunshine in south windows. Open drapes on the south side of your home during winter days and close them at night. Sun angles are low in winter, allowing substantial solar heating through all south windows.
Check and replace weather stripping on doors and windows.Air leaks around faulty weather stripping on doors and windows not only make your home drafty but they also increase heating costs.
Close storm windows and doors.Storm windows installed over primary windows are almost as good as double-pane windows for reducing heat loss, but they only work if they are kept closed.
Lower the thermostat set point on your water heater.Keep water temperatures at about 120 degrees. You can check your water temperature by carefully placing the back of your hand under a steady stream of hot water—if you can't keep your hand there, your water is too hot.
Reduce hot water use.Reducing hot water use reduces the cost of heating water. Low-fl ow showerheads save water and energy. Using the cold water setting on your washing machine and repairing leaky faucets will save on water and water-heating costs.
Keep your family SAFE AND WARM this winter by scheduling your HEATING SYSTEM TUNE-UP today!
Although there's not much that can be done to lower the price of natural gas this winter, there are some no- or low-cost things you can do to save on your gas bill. Having a professional energy audit of your home can also help identify additional ways to tighten up your home and save on your heating bills.
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A Guide To Keeping
Your New Year's ResolutionsDo you have a New Year’s Resolution? Well, if you’re like most Americans (88% according to a GNC poll), you have at least one resolution. And, if you are like the majority of these promise-makers, your resolution is probably related to health and fi tness.
55% promised to eat healthier, 50% resolved to exercise more, and 38% wanted to lose weight.
While resolutions are well-intentioned, unfortunately most people fail at keeping them. With all the hype surrounding these promises, it’s easy to get caught up in them without really taking them seriously.
We live in a throw-away society and even our resolutions, I’m afraid, are not immune. However, especially for promises that include improving our health it’s in our best interest to not take them lightly.
So, what’s the secret to successful resolutions? While you can’t wave a m a g i c wand and make your resolution come true, there are some easy steps to take to make it easier to fulfi ll your promise to yourself.
Choose an obtainable goal. Resolving to look like a super model is not realistic for the majority of us, but promising to include daily physical activity in our lives is very possible.
Avoid choosing a resolution that you’ve been unsuccessful at achieving year after year.This will only set you up for failure, frustration and disappointment. If you are still tempted to make a promise that you’ve made before, then try altering it. For example, instead of stating that you are going to lose 30 pounds, try promising to eat healthier and increase your weekly exercise.
Create a game plan. At the beginning of January, write a comprehensive plan. All successful businesses start with a business plan that describes their mission and specifi cs on how they will achieve it. Write your own personal plan and you’ll be more likely to succeed as well.
Break it down and make it less intimidating.Rather than one BIG end goal, dissect it into smaller pieces. Set several smaller goals to achieve throughout the year that will help you to reach the ultimate goal. Then even if you aren’t able to reach your fi nal goal, you will have many smaller, but still signifi cant, achievements along the way. For example, if your goal is to complete a 10K race, your smaller goals could be running a 5K in less than 30 minutes, adding upper and lower body strength training to increase your muscular endurance, and running 2 miles with a personal best completion time.
Ask friends and family members to help you so you have someone to be accountable to. Just be sure to set limits so that this doesn’t backfi re and become more irritating than helpful. For example, if
you resolve to be more positive ask them to gently remind you when you start talking negatively.
Reward yourself with each milestone. If you’ve stuck with your resolution for 2 months, treat yourself to something special. But, be careful of your reward type. If you’ve lost 5 pounds, don’t give yourself a piece of cake as an award. Instead, treat yourself to a something non-food related, like a professional massage.
Don’t go it alone! Get professional assistance. Everyone needs help and sometimes a friend just isn’t enough. Sometimes you need the help of a trained
professional. Don’t feel that seeking help is a way of copping out. Especially when it comes to fi tness, research studies have shown that assistance from a fi tness professional greatly improves peoples success rate.
Limit your number of promises. You’ll spread yourself too thin trying to make multiple changes in your life. This will just lead to failure of all of the resolutions.
On average only about 20% of us keep our New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, some of the biggest failures are found in fi tness resolutions. But don’t let the statistics get you down. By following the tips above you’ll be better equipped to fall into the successful 20% category.
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Ricky Talmage, owner and designer of Peyster Street Designs, creates one-of-a-kind, improvisational jewelry using sterling silver, brass, gemstones and resin - whatever the mood dictates. Her jewelry has been featured regularly in Stringing magazine.
Although her jewelry is currently available at local stores, shows and home parties, she hopes to have a website up and running early in 2011. Contact her at 475-9351 or [email protected]
BethlehemChamber of Commerce
Putting a Face on Local Businesses
Pure Serenity is an upscale salon that provides services at reasonable prices. A full service salon and spa, with a full service Barber, the professionals at Pure Serenity can cater to everyone’s needs. Visit Pure Serenity right on 9W, 10 min south of Glenmont and Albany or contact them at 767-3032 or www.pureserenitysalonandspa.com
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While the roots of the business date back to the early 1800’s, Swift Builders was started in 1956 by Bill Swift and is owned today by his sons, Don, Bill and Greg. The company specializes in additions and remodeling and their quality work is back by an insured warranty. Swift Builders is currently building in three locations in Bethlehem, including this spec home at 83 Journey Lane, and also on private lots. Contact Don, Bill or Greg Swift at 439-4663 for more information.
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WINTER READING CLUB: BOOK BINGOJanuary 1-February 28
Winter rea_ding and prizes for kids and teens. Find out more—pick up a bingo card in
Children’s Place or online at www.bplkids.org.
THE CHILDREN’S CIRCLEThursday January 6 * 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 specifi c needs.
SATURDAY STORIESSaturday January 8 * 11am
Stories, songs and activities for children up to age 6 and families.
DAYBOOKSMonday January 10 * 1:30pm
A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore. Copies available at the information desk. New members welcome.
BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARDMonday January 10 * 6:30pm * open to the public
TINY TOTSTuesdays, January 11-February 8 * 9:30am Storytimes for children up to 35 months accompanied by a parent or
caregiver.
STORIES AND MORETuesdays, January 11-February 8 * 1:30pm Stories with songs,
movies or crafts for children up to age 6 and families.
PAJAMA-RAMATuesday January 11 * 6:30pm
Stories, songs and dancing—wear your PJs! Children up to age 6 and families.
STORIES AND PLAYWednesdays, January 12-February 9 * 10am Stories and songs followed by free playtime for children up to age 6 and
families.
AFTER DINNER BOOKSWednesday January 12 * 7pm
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Copies available at the information desk. New members
welcome.
ON MY OWNThursdays, January 13-February 10 * 10:30am Stories and more for children age 3-6 with parents/caregivers close by at
the lobby café tables.
ANIME/MANGA/COSPLAY CLUBThursday January 13 * 3:30pm
All things anime, manga, video games, comics, costumes. Hang out and talk with other teens.
Grade 6 and up.
LISTENING PARTYThursday January 13 * 7pm
Listen to and talk about David Bowie’s album Station to Station. Librarian Michael Farley will provide background and facilitate
discussion.
MOVIE: BEAUTY AND THE BEASTMonday January 17 * 2:30pm
Popcorn is served during a screening of this Disney classic. (G, 84 minutes)
FRIENDS OF BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARYMonday January 17 * 7pm
MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIESMonday January 17 * 7pm
Millennium: the story (NR, 50 minutes)documentary about Stieg Larsson, Swedish journalist and
author of the Millennium Trilogy.
THE CHILDREN’S CIRCLEThursday January 20 * 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 specifi c needs.
PRESCHOOL PICNICFriday January 21 * 11am
Bring a lunch or a snack for an indoorpicnic. Watch movies and do crafts. (pre-K and families)
WRITERS AND FRIENDS: LEE WOODRUFFSunday January 23 * 2pm
The author of NY Times best-seller In an Instant (with husband Bob Woodruff) talks about her work. Writers and Friends author series is underwritten by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
PASSPORT TO FUNMondays, January 24-February 14 * 4pm
Stories and activities for kids on their own in grade K-5. “Passport” stamped every week.
Collect stamps and win raffl e chances.
PAJAMA-RAMAMonday January 24 * 6:30pm
Stories, songs and dancing—wear your PJs! Children up to age 6 and families.
TEEN TIMEFriday January 28 * 3-4:30pm
Guitar Hero, DDR, Wii, and games for grade 6 and up.
E-BOOK OPEN HOUSESunday January 30 * 1-3pm
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.
Louise Grieco - Public Information SpecialistBethlehem Public Library
439-9314 * [email protected]
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Bethlehem Soccer Club Registration for the Spring 2011 Recreation Season
To register for the Spring Recreation season, please go to www.sportssignup.com/bsconline.start
Detailed registration instructions are available at the club wesite: www.BethlehemSoccerNY.com
Cost is $70 per player if registration is completed by March 1st 2011.
Payments may be made by Check or Visa/Mastercard.
To be eligible, players must be born before December 1st, 2006.
Everybody plays. Since the program is for fun, all players play a minimum of half of every game.
Email questions to: [email protected]
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