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4Ask the Canterbury Vet p.13 Health Matters p.14

Neighbors Next Door p.20 Baileys Car Care Tips p.30

A letter from Town Hall p.32Financial Focus p.36

Historic Bethlehem p.37 Library Calendar p.43

Trishs Pix - Book Review p.46 Ask the Four Corner Pharmacist p.51

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2004 Our Towne BethlehemThis 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.The publisher and its participating businesses are not responsible or liable for errors, omissions or changes in information. Additionally, OUR TOWNE Bethlehem and its employees and representatives are not responsible or liable for the offers and services offered by the advertisers. Positioning of advertisers ads cannot be guaranteed.

March is...Academy Awards Month American Diabetes Alert Ethics Awareness Month

Help Someone See Month Hemophilia Month

Humorists are Artists Month Improve Management Skills Month

Irish-American Heritage Month Music in our Schools Month National Eye Donor Month

National Frozen Food Month National Kidney Month

National Kite Month National March to College Month

National Noodle Month National Nutrition Month National On-Hold Month National Optimism Month National Peanut Month

National American Red Cross Month National Talk to Your Teens About Sex Month

National Umbrella Month National Womens History Month

National Workplace Eye Health Month National Youth Art Month

Parents without Partners Founders Month Play the Recorder Month

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Hi Bethlehem,

Has anyone seen Winter? Its hard to believe that all the snow we got melted already and that SPRING will begin on the 20th of this

month! March has a packed calendar. Daylight savings begins on the 11th, St. Patricks Day on the 17th, and well all have March Madness!

This issue is full of many new advertisers as well as your favorites. As always, we encourage you to BUY BETHLEHEM and support OUR local economy. In this issue you will also fi nd opportunities to participate or donate to local charities and events that give back directly to our town.

Happy St. Patricks Day!

John & Shannon [email protected]

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Adopt a new FriendAdopt a new Friend

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Q: My kids want to adopt a Guinea Pig. Do they make good pets? What can I expect from a Guinea Pig?

A: March is national Adopt A Guinea Pig month. These adorable little creatures can make great family pets. The guinea pig is quiet, does not demand constant attention, has relatively low-cost upkeep, yet is very affectionate. A guinea pig is often thought of as a good pet for children, and this is true, but as with all pets, parents must make certain the child is old enough to be gentle with the animal and mature enough to care for it properly. A guinea pig is a sociable animal and needs a home where it will receive attention and affection. Guinea pigs generally live for fi ve to seven years and are very sociable animals. They bite only when very frightened, usually from such things as mishandling or fear of a threatening animal. Children caring for guinea pigs should always be supervised by an adult, since these animals need to be treated gently. One of a guinea pigs most endearing traits is his tendency to whistle when excited by someone coming into the room or offering a special treat.

Always keep the cage indoors away from drafts and extreme temperatures. The bottom of the cage should be lined with wood shavings or some other form of safe bedding. Do not use cedar or pine chips - the oils they contain can be dangerous to the animal. Timothy hay is a good choice of bedding.

Be sure to change the bedding often enough to keep it dry and odor-free. Guinea pigs love to hide when they play, so be sure to place cardboard tubes or other toys in the enclosure. Guinea pigs can be allowed to run free in one room to get additional exercise, but the room should be carefully checked for openings from which the guinea pigs can escape, get lost and possibly end up hurt. These animals must be supervised when they are loose because they will chew on anything in their paths - including electrical wires.

It is essential to provide a guinea pig with enough vitamin C. You can feed oranges and other high-C foods such as kale and strawberries. You can give your guinea pig small amounts of fresh fruit and vegetables to complement his or her basic diet, but always make sure to clean up any leftover fresh food before it spoils. Grass hay should be made available. Its great for the digestive system and will satisfy your pets need to gnaw. Fresh, clean water should be available at all times. Use an inverted bottle with a drinking tube, and change the water daily.

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Guinea pigs teeth grow continuously, just like those of all other rodents. It is important for you to give your guinea pig a piece of wood that he or she can gnaw on to wear his or her teeth down.

Guinea pigs are social animals that prefer to live in small groups. If necessary, two young males generally can be kept together, but fi ghting usually breaks out among adult males. Several females can be kept together without problems, however. Since guinea pigs, like all rodents, multiply rapidly, keeping males and females together is not recommended. Consult with your veterinarian for more about having a Guinea Pig as a pet.

Please send all your veterinary questions to Dr. Estra at: [email protected] or mail them to Ask the Vet c/o

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Greasing the GrooveIts been approximately two months since New Years Day, which means its been approximately two months since you made your New Years Resolution(s). Sohows it going?

Historically, the overwhelming majority of us fall off the New Years Resolution Wagon somewhere between six-eight weeks afterwards, right around Valentines Day (scientifi c connection or chocolate-induced coincidence?).

The problem many of us have with making lasting changes, whether its quitting smoking, losing weight or stopping any habit that stands in our way of living a healthy life, is having a perfectionist attitude. And before you roll your eyes and mutter, yeah, well, Im not a perfectionistI can never do anything right!, let me point out, as my then-teenage daughter did to me years ago, that THAT is the very defi nition of a perfectionist. And expecting that we should be able to get to a point where we can push the automatic pilot button once and for all, and never again struggle with bad habits can only set us up for failure. Progress, not perfection, as they say.

And thats not news to most of us, but do you really, honestly believe it and act accordingly?

There is a training method in Russian kettlebell lifting called Greasing The Groove (GTG), which in its essence, is repeating a movement at regular intervals over the course of the day, but never to excess or to failure. The result is improved movement and strength gains without risk of injury.

GTG translates well when pursuing other goals. Repeating a new action consistently but not obsessively and overdoing it, will help make it a new habit much more easily! Also.

1) Dont tackle too many changes at once. If one or two is good, more is not better. Those afore-mentioned perfectionists know what Im talking about. This is a sure-fi re route to throwing the baby out with the bathwater. And speaking of babies

2) Take baby steps. If youre going to make a major-for-you change, dont set yourself up for failure by only looking at your ultimate goal. If your goal is to lose 100 pounds of body fat, or deadlift 300 pounds, or run 5k without stopping, make a time lime with mini-goals (e.g, lose 5 pounds by this date; run to the end of your driveway

without collapsing by this date). Whatever your goal, break it into reasonable, manageable-for-you chunks that you can check off.

3) Stop thinking that more is always better. Rest is equally important to muscle and endurance gains. Among many athletes weekend or otherwise rest has become a four-letter word. FACT: your muscles cannot, repeat, cannot get stronger unless they are given time to repair.

4) Accountability. Find someone or something that holds you accountable for reaching your goals. Just remember: no shaming allowed and dont should all over yourself.

Remember: success doesnt mean perfection; life is messy and your path will rarely be linear. Keep going, keep expecting it to be challenging, and keep greasing that groove!

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It was an adverti sement placed in a magazine that opened the door to a passion that would last a lifeti me. David LaPlante was 16, broke, and wanted his own guitar. The ad that caught his eye read, YOU can build a guitar for $20. It sparked the imaginati on of a young man who loved music. A new guitar it seemed, was unatt ainable. But building his own? For $20? That he could do. With the money he earned mowing a few lawns, and the help of his woodworking father, David built his fi rst guitar. 102 guitars later, he is slowly and steadily handcraft ing classical guitars one at a ti me in his workshop/studio in Selkirk, NY. In fact, LaPlante is a highly respected luthier whose pieces are played and collected worldwide. There is only a bit of Davids fi rst guitar left today. He played that instrument throughout his high school and college years. Eventually it was taken apart, pieces used for other guitars. Though that fi rst guitar is long gone, he does have his fi rst music partner. Steven Pounds, the guy that David starti ng making music with in 1965, his friend and collaborator, is sti ll with him today. They are two of the folk trio all-She-wrote. Rounding out the trio is Davids wife, noted singer/songwriter, Gloria Jean.Before there was the trio, before guitar making, even, there was a love of nature. Growing up in Connecti cut, David spent much of his ti me outdoors. He became interested in taxidermy and came to know the preparators at Yale University. His mother would drive him there aft er school so he could watch the work of the professional taxidermists. Those men became friends and mentors. His early interest in the outdoors and preparing and exhibiti ng wildlife led to a degree in zoology, which, he says is similar to instrument building. He explains: Taxidermy work is allied very closely with instrument work in that its very sculptural. Its three-dimensional. It seems like it would be separate. But it isnt. Davids work as a zoologist brought him to Albany in 1974. The New York State Museum was being built, and he was hired as a curator. At the museum, he built the mastodons, the mountain lion, caribou, and was responsible for preparing the birds in the bird hall. This interesti ng and sculptural work kept David engaged for

all of thirty-eight years. He worked on the exhibits, and eventually moved to a managerial positi on. All the while, he quietly built guitars, one at a ti me in his workshop. When he was promoted to supervisor, the work at the museum became less hands-on. His focus slowly shift ed, and he started building more guitars. There were ti mes, however, that the guitars had to be put on the back burner. He remembers franti cally fi nishing the 9/11 exhibit. Two days before it was set to open, the carpet wasnt laid, as his installer went home with a toothache. Knowing the governor was coming to speak and the event would be att ended by many, he worked non-stop. It was ti mes like those that the guitars played second fi ddle, so to speak, to his work at the museum. But in David LaPlantes heart, all of those years, were guitars. Building guitars. Aft er building his fi rst, and a few for friends, he began selling his creati ons. Once I built the fi rst one, I enjoyed the aestheti c. And the instrument itself. So I just kept doing it. Originally making steel-

stringed guitars, David now makes classical guitars exclusively. The classical variety was just more interesti ng to him. He even went to Spain for a summer to study with Jose Luis Romanillos, a renowned classical guitar maker. His interest in di erent musical styles and study in Spain resulted in David emerging with a singular style for one-of-a-kind instruments. The process for creati ng a guitar

is a complicated one. The wood she uses are from all over: spruce from Europe, rosewood from India, mahogany from South America, spanish cypress from the Mediterranean region and maple from the Northeastern United States. He starts by thicknessing and sanding the wood. This creates an ultra-thin surface. The wood is sliced through the center to create two thin pieces, and the grains are matched. Someti mes a decorati ve seam is added, someti mes not. The wood is about 2.5 millimeters thick on the back of the guitar, and the edges are tapered. The bracing (the support on the soundboard and back of the guitar) is glued in. The sides are bent and formed on a hot pipe. The guitar is built and assembled on a fi xture. Trim is added. The neck is att ached. The

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whole thing is fi nished with a technique called French Polish in which shellac is applied with a special cloth. David is especially careful with the shellac. A thin fi nish is opti mal for the sound of wood. A heavy amount of shellac will mask the true sound of an instrument. Ulti mately, David is striving for an instrument that plays well and has presence. Each note on his guitars is strong and clear. His approach to guitar-making hasnt changed much in forty fi ve years. Rather than jumping from one technique to another, he has built his style very carefully and thoughtf ully. Over the years, I have worked at improving things incrementally. Its a very systemati c approach. I experiment in subtle ways. The mode of constructi on Ive followed for many years produces consistent results.LaPlantes guitars have been played in front of millions of people. Most notably, Noel Paul Stookey, the Paul of Peter, Paul and Mary has played a LaPlante exclusively for 20 years. Occasionally, David will see one of his guitars on television. Hes recognized them on the Phil Donahue show, the Tavis Smiley show, numerous PBS specials, Good Morning America and even the Democrati c Nati onal Conventi on.David is also a noted historian and restorer of vintage C.F. Marti n Guitars. He is currently part of a consorti um that is working to publish a book tentati vely enti tled C.F. Marti n and the Inventi on of the American Guitar. The book, which will be o ered through the Hal Leonard Publishing Group, and concurrent major museum

exhibiti on is planned for 2013.Now reti red from the museum, David dedicates his ti me to making guitars and together with his wife and friend, making music. They tour around the region playing co eehouses and clubs. The all-She-wrote trio also plays locally at Emack and Bolios in Albany. Its important to their group that they play locally, for free. Davids enthusiasm and passion for building and playing guitars is the same as when he was the 16-old kid back in Connecti cut. Each guitar he builds becomes his favorite as he slowly and methodically pieces it together. He explains his reti red life this way: I spent 35 years subsidizing myself so I could build guitars exclusively. Now, Im doing it. And Im enjoying every single moment.

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What do you like most about Bethlehem? That question was asked as an ice-breaker of each member of the newly formed Governance Options Study Committee. The committee members answers, taken as a whole, paint a remarkable picture of our town, and I want to share them with you.

Perhaps the most frequently used word was community in particular, that we really are one. Bethlehem residents share more than a municipal boundary, there is genuine concern for one another and a strong, small-town feel despite being a community of nearly 35,000. The sense of togetherness and community, and the wealth of charitable, service and civic groups are all major factors making this a great place to live.

A strong runner up in the answers was the schools. Almost everyone said that they originally moved to Bethlehem for the schools, whether BCSD, RCS, or Guilderland. Thats an important thing to keep in mind as all three districts head into a very diffi cult budget year. People also highly value St. Thomas and other nonpublic schools.

Many of the committee members talked about the nice mix of rural and suburban areas, and the many choices in housing styles and neighborhoods. Several people observed that we have a strong sense of place in Bethlehem. They talked about the physical beauty of the town, about having a center and great neighborhoods, and also, again and again, about the sense of community. You dont go to the supermarket or walk around Town without meeting friends.

Of course, the many trails, creeks, rural and natural areas were mentioned prominently, not to mention the Hudson River. Bethlehem is a great town for walking, whether on a trail, sidewalk or on a neighborhood street. People also like being close to Albany, where many work, and living in a location with lots of exciting places nearby the Adirondacks, Catskills and Saratoga, just to name a few.

Town services were lauded people appreciate good roads, leaf pickup and policing. Knowing that Bethlehem is a safe place really matters. People love the town pool, sports fi elds and the library. There is

always something to do here. Senior services are of great importance to many, and to all of us who value having a senior-friendly community.

And even though no one mentioned it, I know that they appreciate good drinking water and sewers. The old expression about not missing your water till the well runs dry is very true. We dont tend to think about these things until a system fails (usually very briefl y), or when its necessary to dig up a road to repair or rebuild something. Like the roofs on our houses, infrastructure is not really fun to think about, but we have to make sure were taking the steps necessary to keep it in shape. OK, back to the fun stuff.

One person said the most exciting thing about Bethlehem is that we are on the verge of expansion, and that between the Vista technology park, the Selkirk yards and the 9W corridor, we could see signifi cant commercial growth. Commercial development brings jobs and more affordable taxes for homeowners. Of course, growth can threaten some of the things we like most. Thats why the Town Board and I are committed to reviewing Bethlehems Comprehensive Plan that guides land use, and having an open discussion with the community about it.

Public discussion is always good. We all learn from each other, including when we disagree.

I want to close with the comment one person made that I think really points the way to the future. It was said that the best thing about Bethlehem is that we share a determined commitment to make it a better place. What better thing could be said about our town?

We will continue to face both opportunities and diffi culties, including some very serious budget choices. As we do this, together, lets keep in mind the many good things we have. Lets also remember that the things we value require a community commitment. Sometimes these choices will be hard, but hard choices are usually the most important decisions we make.

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Springtime is almost here. If youre like many people, the arrival of spring means its time to spruce up your home. But why stop there? This year, consider applying some of those same spring-cleaning techniques to your investment portfolio.

Here are some ideas you may want to put to work:

GET RID OF CLUTTER. You probably dont have to look too far around your home to fi nd things that are broken or simply no longer useful to you. If you poke around your portfolio, you might make similar discoveries: an investment that has chronically underperformed, duplicates another investment or met your needs in the past but is less relevant to your current situation and goals. Once you identify these types of investments, you may decide to sell them and use the proceeds to take advantage of opportunities that may prove more valuable to you.

CONSOLIDATE. Over the years, you may have accumulated multiple versions of common household items brooms, mops, hammers which pop up mysteriously in various parts of your home. You might fi nd it more effi cient, and even less expensive, if you consolidated all these things in one centralized location. As an investor, you also might fi nd that consolidation can offer you some benefi ts. Do you have one Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with one fi nancial services provider and a second IRA with another? Do you have a couple of old 401(k) accounts with former employers? And have you scattered investments here, there and everywhere? By consolidating all these accounts in one place, you can cut down on paperwork, reduce fees and, most importantly, unite your investment dollars so that its easier for you to see what you have and then follow a single, coherent investment strategy.

PREPARE FOR TURBULENT WEATHER. As you know, springtime can bring heavy rains, hail, strong winds and other threats to your home. As part of your overall spring cleaning, you may want to check the condition of your roof,

clear branches away from your house, clean your gutters and downspouts, and take other steps to protect your property from the ravages of Mother Nature. And just as you need to safeguard your home, youll want to protect the lifestyles of those who live in that home namely, your family. You can help accomplish this by reviewing your life and disability insurance to make sure its still suffi cient for your needs.

GET PROFESSIONAL HELP. You may fi nd that you cant do all your spring cleaning by yourself. For example, if your carpets and rugs are heavily soiled, you may need to call in a professional cleaner. Or if your tree branches have grown out of control, you might need to bring in a tree trimmer. Similarly, when you decide to tidy up your portfolio, youll need some assistance from a fi nancial professional someone who can study your current mix of investments and recommend changes, as needed, to help ensure your holdings are suitable for your risk tolerance, time horizon and short- and long-term goals.

Spring cleaning can reinvigorate your home and your overall outlook. And by tidying up your investment portfolio, you can help gain some of that same optimism for your future.

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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Greetings fellow readers,

I love a good story. I love to hear people share tales of their adventures, their lives, the cute things that their children or grandchildren have done. I love informationmy mom lovingly called me her bookwormlong before I could have the instant gratifi cation of fi nding anything out almost instantly on the InternetI would have to research through books. If I heard a word that I didnt knowI grabbed the dictionary/thesaurus. If something was mentioned in history, that I didnt know I turned to the encyclopedia. Just as in the 1986 movie Short Circuit where the errant robot Johnny 5 searches endlessly for input, I would pour over encyclopedias, National Geographic, Time, Newsweek, Saturday Evening Post, Life, Readers Digestany printed word that came into my reach. The original Guilderland Library moved into a newly constructed site just around the corner from my house in Westmere, in 1969. My schools library would only allow one book a week to go home, which I thought was most tragic! I remember when the library opened that I would take out books of Broadway plays, biographies of celebrities and saints, Alfred Hitchcock Short Stories, and the classics. I would save my fi rst babysitting money to buy my own copies of Heidi, Little Women, Kidnapped, The Five Little Peppers and How they Grew, and Lassie at Woolworths. Those books cost 65 cents at the time and I still have some of them in my collection. I loved when I had the opportunity to go to see a Broadway play with my high school. When I saw news of the Tony Awards, I would go to the library to take out books on the latest years plays. At Mercy High I was in 3 plays, one was based on Shakespeares heroines. I played Desdemona, had long Roman locks and called out from the back of the auditorium for assistance to fi nd my missing handkerchief. I especially loved watching my friends embody each heroine. We each read our plays and met with our English teacher to understand the characters better. I still smile thinking of Johanna trying to stomp her foot and spit simultaneously while portraying an angry Kate from Taming of the Shrew. This love of the arts drew me more to books and the well written plot, the unexpected twists, the laughter, the fear, and if I didnt like the conclusion, I would re-write it in my mind. I love a good play, though I havent been to Broadway in years. My last live play on Broadway was Les Miserables. (I cant wait for the musical movie that will be coming out) while attending Manhattan College with a fellow Principal one summer. She didnt have a clue of the plotshe didnt know the music! Watching the play with her was such a delight! Her mouth was open and her eyes wide with wonder as each scene unfolded. Seeing this through her eyes made the experience all the more

precious. Another time had a very similar experience. We had taken my parents to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. I spent as much time watching my mother as she squeezed my hand and shared tissues over this magical presentation. I love it when I share that similar enthusiasm of books. We sell plays, classic literature and books on music here at the shop and most days the shop is fi lled with the music of Broadway thru the broadcast Sirius XM On Broadway station (thank you Barb & Larry for that). One of the songs from Sondheims Passion was playing the other dayI would like to share some of those lyrics sung by the aging Fosca who explains why she spends so much time with her books: I do not read to think. I do not read to learn. I do not read to search for truth I know the truth, the truth is hardly what I need. I read to dream. I read to live...in other peoples lives. I read about the joys, the world Dispenses to the fortunate, And listen for the echoes. I read to live, I read To get away from life!I have said before that books are the cheapest getaway. They can take you to ancient timeto far off landsto worlds of fantasy. Books inform, educate, clarify, entertainthey can profoundly affect your life! They can be pure fl uff. You choosein our store we have over 18,000 titlesjust waiting to be experienced.I would like to thank Donna Liquori, from the Times Union, for the incredible shout out she gave to me and Tattered Pages recently! You can view the article on TimesUnion.com if you didnt see it in the paper. Donna was researching romance novels and came to me for my opinion and insight. Romances and mysteries are our two biggest sellers in the store. I explained that romance is more than bodice rippers. I shared with her authors that write historical romance, such as Catherine Coulterthose that are set in the West such as Linda Lael Miller and Janet Dailey. I showed her that along with Catherine Coulter, Sandra Brown, Kay Hooper, Janet Evanovich, Linda Howard and Iris Johansen write both romance and mystery. I told her that romance has evolved from Harlequin to best sellers. I also reminded her that much of great classic literature were basically romances! Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Pride & Prejudice, Madame Bovaryromances. I then shared my new love of urban fantasy and dystopian fi ction that feature strong, courageous female heroinesnot a fainting lily among them! She said that she had a new perspective on the genre. I told her that when they are well writtenthey are greatyes, there are some that arent so well writtenbut even they have their own followers. One of my recent customers mentioned that when books are too good she slows down her reading speed, instead of speeding up, because she doesnt want the book to end! Cecelia, a regular at Tattered Pages, came in with her daughter to fi nd more Catherine Coulter and Fern Michaels books. She informed me that in 2011 she read 450 books! She has already read over 70 this year! She has moved from Harlequins & Regency Romances to other,

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