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ADK helps pair pursue love of outdoor activities

by jennifer wing

As a bandleader at C.W. Baker High School in Bald-winsville, Jon Bowen directed his students in making music. Now retired, he helps direct events in the great outdoors as chair of the Adirondack Mountain Club Onondaga Chapter. His wife, Kathy, not raised to be an outdoorswoman in the “wilds of Newark, New Jersey,” found an affinity for hiking and camping after the couple married.

Jon, on the other hand, has always been a lover of all things outdoors.

“I was brought up since about the age of 5 – hiking and camping,” the Niagara Falls, NY, native said. “Every summer my family would go to Allegheny State Park – we’ve always camped in state parks.”

He has been a member of ADK for 25 years, but has been most active in the organization since he retired almost six years ago.

The couple has two daughters, now 32 and 34, with whom they took family camping trips, forming memories that would last a lifetime. They are proud grandparents now, and plan to take their grandchild camping in the future.

Although Kathy had not spent much time in the woods growing up - “I didn’t grow up hiking, I grew up on a city street, so my playtime was on a sidewalk” - she soon grew to love all mother nature had to offer and joined ADK.

She said her membership in the club has had many benefits. “Being involved in ADK has broadened my experiences

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Your Adirondack experience starts here!Adirondack Museum opens for the season

There’s no place on earth quite like the Adirondacks, and there’s no place in the Adirondacks quite like the Adirondack Museum. The Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake, New York will open for the 54th season on Friday, May 27, 2011. This season, the museum opens two new exhibits sure to wow visitors, and also introduces a host of fantastic family activities and special events.

The Adirondack Mu-seum’s two new exhibits - “The Adirondack World of A.F. Tait” and “Night Vision: The Wildlife Photography of

Take a hike

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What is ADK?The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is …

recreationADK’s 28,000 members enjoy hiking, paddling, cross-country skiing,

backpacking, biking, mountaineering, snowshoeing and other out-door recreation and are dedicated to protecting the wild.local chapters

ADK’s 27 chapters offer opportunities to get outdoors in the Adirondacks and closer to home. ADK’s Adventure Travel organizes exciting trips to all parts of the globe.environmental advocacy

ADK’s Environmental Advocacy program promotes responsible policies to protect New York’s wild places and ensure they remain accessible to the public. ADK also advocates for state funding for land acquisition and stewardship and has been on the frontline in the battle against acid rain, mercury contamination, and global warming.knowledge

ADK offers educational programs that instill a love of nature in children, workshops to enrich outdoor experiences and lectures and exhibits that impart a new perspective on the natural world.trails

Shortly after it was founded in 1922, ADK built the 133-mile Northville-Placid Trail, and ADK’s trails program continues that tradi-tion with professional and volunteer trail construction and mainte-nance projects. The Adirondack High Peaks Summit Steward Program educates hikers about the fragile alpine ecosystems found atop the highest peaks in the Adirondacks.lodging

ADK operates the Adirondak Loj, a unique lodging experience on the doorstep of the High Peaks; Johns Brook Lodge, a hiking oasis 3.5 miles from the nearest road; and a wilderness campground.books, Maps, and adirondac Magazine

ADK publishes comprehensive hiking, paddling, and winter sports guides and trail maps, as well as books on Adirondack nature, history and lore. Shop at our online store or visit our bookstores at Lake George and HPIC. ADK members receive the bi-monthly magazine, “Adirondac,” providing news and views on club activities, conserva-tion updates, and outdoor recreation features.volunteers

Volunteers are the heart of ADK, setting the club’s conservation agenda, organizing outings, maintaining trails and performing nu-merous other essential tasks.

Source: adk.org

See Museum on page 4 The Adirondack Museum has a lot to offer outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.

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You have to take that first stepThe journey of a thousand miles....well you

get the idea. You have to take the first step to be-come a hiker and join millions of others across the globe who believe there is nothing sweeter than going for an extended walk.

But where to start? Fortunately in Upstate you don’t have to

travel to far to take a walk in the woods, and there’s one group that geared up to help you make that first foray into the wilderness - the Finger Lakes Trail Conference.

The group oversees the Finger Lakes Trail system that covers over 950 miles of trails in New York.

Hikers can walk from the Pennsylvania-New York border in Allegany State Park to the Long Path in the Catskill Forest Preserve, to trails to Niag-ara Falls, the Genesee River valley, the Great Eastern Trail south of Corning, the central Finger Lakes, and the Syracuse region.

From the Pennsylvania border to the northeast end of the Onondaga Branch, the Finger Lakes Trail is also the North Country National Scenic Trail. This system is built and maintained almost entirely by volunteers.

All that said the FLTC wants you to take a hike, so the group has created what it calls the Hiking 101 Sampler Series for the novice hikers. This year, the group is offering both a freshman Hiking 101 for the novice hikers in the 5-mile range, and a sophomore Hiking 201 for those looking for hikes in the 7 mile range.

“Hiking 101” is a series of four guided hikes, which are geared towards the novice hiker (with little or no experience) and will cover more than 22 miles, take place in Steuben and Schuyler Counties and sample some of the beautiful and varied hiking on the Finger Lakes Trail.

“Hiking 201” is a series of four guided hikes, which are geared towards the more experienced hiker who may possibly have completed the past two years of Hiking 101 and are looking for “the next level”.

Each hiking group will assemble at the end point. Buses will then trans-port you to the trailhead. Experienced hike leaders will guide the groups from the beginning of each hike back to their cars. Some hikes will have a “sag wagon” strategically placed at crossroads with water and snacks. The sag wagon can give you a ride back to your car if you become tired on the hike.

The series will end on the Letchworth Branch with a picnic for all hikers to celebrate their personal accomplishments on the footpath.

Membership in the Finger Lakes Trail Conference is not required. Regis-tration is required and is limited to 65 hikers.

The dates for this year’s hikes are the Sundays of: June 26, July 31, Aug. 28 and Sept. 25. Buses leave at 9:00 a.m.

All registrations are due in the FLTC Office by June 17. Cost for the entire series is $30.00 per person. Further details are available from the FLTC at fltconference.org.

has taken us to a lot of places and has challenged me to do things I didn’t think I could. When you go on outings with a group of people, you push yourself more, and accomplish more. It gives you courage and has helped me to be in better shape.”

Her involvement with ADK has also sparked an inter-est in other activities.

“I took yoga this year, because I heard it helps with balance, which is important when hiking on the more difficult trails,” she said.

So, how “difficult” is hiking, then?“You can hike to your ability,” Jon said. “There are

easier, flatter trails for the beginner and more difficult trails for the more advanced hiker.”

Jon offered some tips for the beginning hiker:Start slow

“Try the less challenging trails, then, if you want, work your way up to the more difficult hikes,” Jon said.Start local

There are many miles of trails in the Syracuse area, including Green Lakes State Park in Manlius and Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville. “Beaver Lake has

nine miles of trails that are various lengths,” Jon said. “Green Lakes has an easy trail that goes around both lakes – Green Lake and Round Lake.” Both parks have trail maps available.be prepared

Make sure you have the basics when you are out hiking.

“No matter what length your hike is, you should always bring water,” Jon said.

For longer hikes, bring:Food – granola bars are a favorite of Jon’s.A raincoatSunscreenInsect repellant A hatHiking poles for rockier trails where one might need

help getting over streams.Proper footgear. “Sneakers are fine for the more local

trails, but you might want boots for Adirondack trails for more ankle support and water repellance,” Jon said.

Cell phone, although Jon cautions that reception might be spotty or nonexistent in many areas in the

Adirondacks.One thing Jon has never used is a compass. “The trails

are all very well-marked,” he said. “I have not found a need for a compass.

Kathy had some advice for women who are older and thinking of taking up hiking.

“You should first find someone who is experienced in hiking,” she said. “Don’t try it by yourself.”

“Start out easy, on flat, shorter trails,” she said. “Don’t burn out on a long trail. You can always increase the length of your hike little by little.”

She recommends using poles once you’ve graduated to longer, rockier trails.

“Especially if you have knee issues or are concerned about developing joint problems, poles can be helpful,” she said. “They help give you stability and guidance over rocky areas and across streams with slippery rocks.”

She said ADK has been very helpful to her in her hiking.

“It’s also a social thing,” she said. “You are in a big group on ADK outings, which inspires and challenges you.”

by colleen [email protected]

Nestico’s Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Peter Nestico, and he is proud to say they celebrated their 11th an-niversary just a few days ago, on May 15th. They “celebrated” by taking the day off, (‘cause they’re closed on Sunday anyway!)

Before going for our first visit, my part-ner Jan and I checked their website at www.nesticosrestaurant.com. There we read…

“Nestico’s Restaurant was opened to ac-complish three things:

1. Work in the business we love - in an environment of casualness, friendliness, and quality

2. Wear jeans to work everyday and3. Serve great quality homemade food we

like to people like us.We offer an extensive dinner menu of

homemade Italian food, steaks, chops, seafood, and appetizers. Innovative and fresh specials at lunch and dinner. Lots of locals call us their favorite restaurant! Lots of people think we’re just Italian, but it’s not true!

Another one of our goals is to charge you a reasonable amount of money for the best homemade food around. The best times are when the dining room is active; you hear laughter from the bar when you walk in. Fortunately for us, this generally is the case. We love it when people leave telling us, “It was worth the wait,” and they are obvi-ously happy. This isn’t just about making a living; we enjoy making people happy, and are proud when you make us feel we’ve suc-ceeded.”

It all sounded good, but in the end, it’s the food that makes a restaurant great, as well as the people. So off we headed to see if the food was as good as we hoped it would be. Happy to report that we didn’t

have a wait and that we, too, left happy. Upon arriving we were seated imme-

diately and approached by our waitress, Valerie, who presented us with a basket of hot crusty bread and the welcoming com-ment “I knew you were coming, so I baked some bread.” Valerie informed us we would find some new items on the menu, as the Spring Menu has just been introduced. We explained that we were first time custom-

ers and received a second friendly “Well then welcome to Nestico’s!”.

In looking around at our fel-low diners I was impressed with the mix of age groups – quite a few seniors, but also families and couples - many of whom gave the im-pression of having dined at Nestico’s before. They were

comfortable, laughing and joking with the staff, even visiting friends at other tables. I will say it was not the quietest restaurant I have ever eaten in, but the good humor and chatter all made for a very upbeat, fun “neighborhood” atmosphere.

We decided to share an appetizer and chose a new item on the menu Pan Fried Rigatoni, served in garlic butter with parmesan cheese. It was a good choice – simple but tasty.

A salad came with our entrees – Jan choosing the House Salad with lettece, spinach, tomato, olives and sweet onion. Caesar was my choice with the traditional croutons and a nice dressing. Another

Nestico’s: Serving fine family fare for 11 years

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Hobart V. Roberts” - showcase two very different, yet complimentary, visions of the region.

“The Adirondack World of A.F. Tait” features paintings and prints depicting life in the Adirondack woods-images of hunters, sportsmen, guides, and settlers, that include a wealth of historical detail. Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait was the classic artist of Adirondack sport. From the objects Tait worked with to Currier and Ives prints and finished oil paintings, the exhibit showcases Tait’s artistic vi-sion and skill and highlights the region’s beauty and character.

“’The Adirondack World of A.F. Tait’ looks at the life and work of this most quintessentially Adirondack artist,” said Chief Curator, Laura Rice. “This exhibi-tion represents a rare opportunity to see some of Tait’s most important works, including a few from private collections which are rarely, if ever, on exhibit.”

“Night Vision: The Wildlife Photog-

raphy of Hobart V. Roberts” focuses on the work of one of the nation’s most rec-ognized amateur wildlife photographers in the first decades of the 20th century. The “Night Vision” exhibit features ap-proximately 35 original large-format photographs of Adirondack wildlife. Roberts’ cameras, equipment, colored lithographic prints, hand-colored trans-parencies, published works, and his many awards will also be exhibited. Roberts’ Adirondack wildlife photographs repre-sent an important breakthrough in sci-ence and the technology of photography. His work has been published in Audubon Magazine, Country Life, Modern Pho-tography, and The National Geographic Magazine.

The Adirondack Museum has planned a full schedule of family activities, hands-on experiences, special events, lectures and field trips to delight and engage visitors of all ages. Programming for families in 2011 has expanded to include

an Artist in Residence program, and a collaborative canvas where visitors can help paint an Adirondack landscape. Visit adirondackmuseum.org for a full list of ongoing programs.

This summer, the museum has a special new event to kick-off summer for families -”Familypalooza” - on July 9. Familypalooza will include a bounce house, music show by Radio Disney, kayaking and paddling demonstrations on the museum’s pond, costumed animal characters, tasty food, face painting and much more! Children age 17 and under will be admitted free of charge for the day. Families will also enjoy “The Ad-irondacks Are Cookin’ Out!” - a tribute to food prepared with smoke and fire - on July 28, and the popular Dog Days of Summer on August 6.

Two popular special exhibits will also return in 2011. The Adirondack Museum celebrates food, drink, and the pleasures of eating in the Adirondack

Park in, “Let’s Eat! Adirondack Food Traditions.” The exhibit shares culinary stories and customs, and a bit about local celebrity Rachael Ray! “Common Threads: 150 Years of Adirondack Quilts and Comforters” includes historic quilts from the museum’s textile collection as well as contemporary comforters, quilts, and pieced wall hangings.

The Adirondack Museum has intro-duced some lower admissions prices for 2011. The admissions prices are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors (62 and over), $12 for teens (13-17), $6 for kids (6-12) and free for those 5 and under. Admission will be free for members and all active military every day. Reduced group rates are also available.

The museum is open May 27 through October 17, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week, including holidays. There will be an early closing on August 12, and adjusted hours on August 13; the mu-seum will close for the day on Sept. 9.

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Ninety-three-year-old keeps fit mentally, physicallyMilton Sack, 93, plays Go at a recent tournament held at Manlius Pebblie Hill School in DeWitt.

by tami S. [email protected]

DeWitt resident Milton Sack, 93, was introduced to the game of Go more than 60 years ago in Baltimore, Md. – and he continues to play it today.

“It’s a fairly complex game but it’s the easiest game in the world to learn,” said Sack, who used to play chess, check-ers and other board games. “You and I [could] play a game of Go and we’d both enjoy it because of the handicap system.”

The board game originated in China more than 2,000 years ago and is known for being rich in strategy despite its simple rules. It involves two players

who alternately place black and white stones on vacant points of a board grid. The object of the game is to surround a larger portion of the board than the opponent. The winner is determined through a point system.

“In a good game of Go, the differ-ence between the winner and the loser is about three or four stones,” Sack said. “Sometimes you win by 30 or 40 stones – which is a bad [game] of Go.”

A group of Go enthusiasts meets weekly on Monday nights at the DeWitt Wegmans to play with partners ranging from novice to advanced levels. Each year at Manlius Pebble Hill School, players come from near and far for the

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nancy brown, center, of Otisco, receives her Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center Employee of the Month Award for April 2011 from christine tanchak, left, executive director of Loretto’s Daybreak adult medical day program, of Syracuse, and lisa Maxwell, right, Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center administrator, of Pompey. Brown has faithfully served Loretto, its elder residents and adult program participants in several capacities for more than 31 years.

The Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse has named Nancy Brown, of Otisco, their Employee of the Month for April of 2011. Brown has worked at Loretto for more than 31 years; first for 10 years in housekeeping, then for 19 years as a certified nursing assistant at Loretto’s Daybreak adult medical day program at Intrepid Lane in Syracuse, where she was then promoted to secretary and has been excelling for the last three years.

Brown was chosen because “she performs her duties flawlessly and volunteers whenever possible.” Brown says she values working at Loretto because she “enjoys spending time with and helping program participants.”

Brown was raised in Cortland, and is one of 17 children. After graduating from high school, she married and moved to Otisco, where she and her husband raised three chil-dren. Brown enjoys spending time with her three grandchildren and visiting her mother in North Carolina.

Brown was chosen Employee of the Month as she is an asset to Loretto because of her longevity and ongoing commitment to service.

Brown named Loretto Employee of the Month ... on the ‘go’

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Since the beginning of human history, men have always built monuments for one basic reason… they want to remind present and future generations of the accomplishments of generations past.

The very word monument means “to remind” or “to remember.” This “need to remember” is universal.

Monuments are built because some-one lived, and not because someone died. Their purpose is to encourage respect, hope, and inspiration.

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interesting salad choice that had caught my eye, which would make a nice lunch entrée was the Summertime Fresh Fruit Salad with Grilled Shrimp, featuring blackberries, strawberries, mandarin oranges and feta cheese. I chose the small Caesar salad (to save room for my entrée), When looking at the other dishes coming out of the kitchen to fellow diners, I anticipated our meals would certainly include am-ple portions and I was not mistaken.

My first thought was to order Nes-tico’s Famous Pasta Pie – baked angel hair pasta with white cheese, a mush-room crust and red sauce. But since I love lasagna and rarely take the time and effort to make it at home, I chose that as my entrée. It arrived piping hot and overloaded with cheese and meat, just the way I would have made it my-self. The portion was indeed large and I knew right away that a doggie bag would be required.

Jan chose the prime rib and a very good cut was served – rare as he likes it, tender and tasty. (Might be my

choice on our next visit…) In this case, no doggie bag required!

We saved room for dessert, since I had spotted my favorite on the menu – Crème Brulee. This sweet and tasty ending did not disappoint! Jan asked if it was possible to order a dish of vanilla ice cream with a little chocolate

sauce, although that was not on the dessert menu. Valerie said it was not a problem at all, and then proceeded to bring out a huge chocolate sundae. No doggie bag for either of these choices, either!

All in all a nice meal, good portions and a fun atmosphere. And just a note,

their website lists under “Amenities” that indoor plumbing and facilities are available … certainly good to know, Peter!

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What is lyme disease?Across the globe, many towns grow

synonymous with one thing or a particu-lar event. For some, the distinction can be somewhat dubious, while others proudly pay homage to a particular aspect or his-torical event of their past.

For Lyme, in Connecticut, the claim to fame is likely a combination of the two. For it was Lyme, Connecticut, a small town in the southeastern portion of the state, that is the namesake of Lyme disease. In the mid-1970s, researchers began investigat-ing why an unusually large percentage of Lyme’s children were being diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Research eventually led to the discov-ery of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks that remains a con-cern for adults and children alike to this very day.

what is lyme disease?According to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme dis-ease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks.

Ordinary wood ticks and dog ticks do not carry the infection, though animals that often carry blacklegged ticks include mice, deer, raccoons, skunks, and squirrels, among others.

And though Lyme, CT, might be inexo-rably linked with Lyme disease, additional states, including Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, are also home to the types of ticks that carry lyme disease.

what are the symptoms of lyme disease?Lyme disease has many symptoms, often

depending on the severity of the infection. In the early stages of Lyme disease, the symptoms can include:

l Stiff neckl Chillsl Feverl Headachesl Swollen lymph nodesl Fatiguel Muscle achesl Joint painIt’s important to note many of these

early-stage symptoms mirror those of the flu. While it’s possible these symptoms are indicative of the flu and not Lyme disease, those with especially persistent flu-like symptoms should seek the advice of a physician.

In the more advanced stages of the dis-ease, symptoms can be far more debilitat-ing, often characterized by nerve problems and arthritis.

* Arthritis. Those who do not seek treat-ment for Lyme disease are at a greater risk of developing recurrent attacks of painful and swollen joints.

These attacks can last anywhere from a

few days to several months. The knees are the most commonly affected joint, though swelling and pain can shift from one joint to another. Roughly 10 to 20 percent of untreated patients will develop lasting arthritis.

* Nervous system problems. The ner-vous system can also be negatively affected by Lyme disease.

Many times, these problems include stiff neck and severe headaches, numb-ness or pain in the limbs, poor coordi-nation, and even temporary paralysis of the facial muscles, a condition known as Bell’s palsy.

These symptoms often take a long period to develop if Lyme disease goes untreated, be it several weeks, months or possibly years. They can also last for weeks at a time and have been recurring in patients.

* Heart disease. Though very rare, some people infected with Lyme disease develop heart problems, often indicated by shortness of breath or dizziness. When these symptoms do appear, it’s often several weeks after infection and they can last from a few days to several weeks.

Before even visiting a physician, it’s possible Lyme disease will manifest itself in the form of an expanding, reddish skin rash around the area where the tick bite occurred.

can lyme disease be treated?In many cases, lyme disease is entirely

treatable. Antibiotics have proven effective at treating the disease, especially when it’s reported early.

Doxycycline or Amoxicillin can be taken orally for two to four weeks, not only speed-ing up the rash’s healing but also, in most cases, preventing subsequent symptoms such as arthritis and the aforementioned neurological problems.

While it’s important to consult a physi-cian when any of the above mentioned symptoms occur, those who have already begun to experience neurological symp-toms can still be treated, oftentimes with intravenous antibiotics, and many experi-ence full recovery.

are there any lingering post-treatment effects?

After being treated for Lyme disease, some patients still experience persistent fatigue and muscle aches. In general, this disappears spontaneously, but in certain instances these symptoms have also taken months to gradually disappear. While research is ongoing, no evidence yet exists to suggest that chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia are results of a Lyme disease infection.

To learn more about Lyme disease, visit the American Lyme Disease Foundation at aldf.com.

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Summer brings increased activity, hazards for dogsKeep an eye out for possible pitfalls

by dr. jennifer goetz

As the days grow longer and the weather (fi-nally!) gets warmer, everyone wants to get outside and get moving, and no one is more enthusiastic about getting out and about than the dog! Unfor-tunately, this increase in activity can also lead to an increase in injuries that may sideline both you and Rover unless spotted quickly and managed correctly.

As spring snows clear, lots of common hazards present themselves. Winter debris with sharp edges, broken glass, garbage, even carcasses can spell problems for curious and active dogs. To prevent accidental ingestion of inappropriate items, it is important to keep your dog on a non-retractable leash when exercising outside. While popular, retractable leashes allow dogs to get far ahead of their owner. By the time you notice your dog is eat-ing something, it may be gone by the time you catch up to the dog to find out what it is! Common signs that your dog may have eaten something inappro-priate include a foul smell to their breath, decreased appetite, vomiting, diar-rhea, or lethargy. If these occur, call your veterinar-ian. When calling, be pre-pared to tell him or her how long it has been since your dog ate the offending item as well as how quickly signs came on. Multiple episodes of vomiting with or without blood and collapsing are an immediate emergency and cannot wait to be seen.

Tender foot pads from a winter spent indoors can also be a problem when dogs hit the pavement for some exercise. Cuts, abra-sions, and tenderness are all common complaints. If blood is present, apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or towel to stop bleed-ing then look at the area. If the cut should appear to need stitches, often this can be accomplished with mini-mal problems if brought to your veterinarian’s atten-tion within the first twelve hours. Remember though: as much as we love them dogs aren’t people! Many

Dr. Jennifer Goetz of Manlius Veterinary Hospi-tal tends to one of her four-legged patients.

First Aid Q&AMy pet is having a seizure. what do i do?

Stay calm! Make sure they are in a safe location. Using thick blanket, move them away from stairs if necessary. It is not necessary to ever stick anything in the mouth as it is impossible for your dog to swallow his tongue. The most important thing to remember is to time the seizure on the clock. While it may seem like forever, most seizures only last a minute or two. If the seizure lasts longer than five minutes on the clock (you’re timing them, remember?) or another one occurs very shortly thereafter, call your veterinarian im-mediately and be prepared to bring your dog in. My pet is choking!

Stay calm! Are they really choking? If your animal is vocalizing or panting, they are not choking. Take a look at the color of their tongue. Is it pink? Blue? Grey? Can you see an object stuck in their mouth or the back of the throat? If so, try sweeping your finger towards the object to dislodge it. Do not get bitten. If you can’t see anything, but your animal is in distress, go directly to your veterinarian.My pet has an open wound!

Stay calm! (Are you getting the picture yet? Panick-ing increases the anxiety level of your pet and can make assessing the situation difficult to impossible. Panic later, after the emergency is over.) Find where to bleeding is coming from, and apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or towel. Call your veterinarian. Some wounds bleed a lot depending on location. Cuts on the head or feet, as well as torn toenails often look worse than they are. Cuts on tails or ear tips often result in blood spray and look downright hor-rifying, but often aren’t life-threatening.My pet just ate poison!

Repeat after me: I will bring the package it came in to the veterinarian. This is the best way you can help your animal. If it occurred less than one hour ago, call your veterinarian and induce vomiting by giving hydrogen peroxide by mouth and checking to see how much of the offending substance came up. Your vet may want to see the animal in order to give another substance to soak up any poison left behind. If the poisoning occurred over an hour ago or it was a caustic substance (drain cleaner, bleach) do not induce vomiting and see your veterinarian immediately.See Pet on page 17


Aquatic exercise helps treat lymphedema by kimberly conboy, pt, dpt, clt, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center

Aquatic exercise is well-known for its usefulness in the treatment of various musculoskeletal conditions; however, it is also beneficial in the treatment of lymphedema. Lymphedema is a disorder of the lymphatic system that results in an abnormal accumulation of lymphatic (protein-rich) fluid. Lymphedema is a chronic condition and like other chronic conditions or diseases it requires long-term management. Often individuals with lymphedema experience periods of time where their symptoms are not effectively controlled. Aquatic exer-cise offers an additional means to help control symptoms of swelling. Aquatic exercise utilizes the physical properties of water and active muscle contraction to maintain and reduce limb volume. It can also help to alleviate some of the discomfort that is often associated with lymphedema.

How aquatic exercise works to maintain and reduce limb volume:

The hydrostatic pressure of water creates a compressive force that can increase the transport of lymphatic fluid. Water not only compresses the limbs, but other areas that are difficult to apply compression to including the chest wall and the axilla (underarm). When the affected body part(s) is sub-

merged in the water it replaces the need to wear a compression garment. The viscosity of water provides resistance to movement, which promotes strengthening and movement of lymphatic fluid. Active movement in the water provides changes in pressure on the skin and can improve the pumping action of the lymphatic system. The buoyancy of water allows individuals with weakness and decreased mobility to exercise for longer periods of time than on land. The support of the water helps to relax muscles and makes movement easier and less painful. The temperature of the water is an important factor when exercising with lymphedema. It is recommended that water temperatures are kept between 86˚F and 94˚F as temperatures above can worsen symptoms of lymphedema.

Important precautions when exercis-ing in the water:

Individuals with lymphedema are at a higher risk for developing infections, there-fore skin care is crucial. Pool chemicals can cause your skin to become dry and cracked. After you exercise be sure to shower and ap-ply moisturizing lotion. It is also necessary to stay hydrated because your body loses water in the pool. Drinking water as needed during and after exercise will prevent you from becoming dehydrated. Pool hygiene is important; do not exercise if you are in-continent, have an open wound or an active infection. If you have not participated in aquatic exercise it is beneficial to start an

exercise program under the guidance of a physical therapist.

Aquatic exercise for the treatment of lymphedema is beneficial when performed regularly. A typical session is 45-60 minutes long and is recommended at a frequency of 2-3 times per week. Aquatic exercise is best when used in conjunction with other treat-ments for lymphedema including compres-sion therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, skin care and a home exercise program. Many patients have difficulty managing lymphedema over the long-term. In the Lymphedema Program we find that the

more tools an individual has to manage their symptoms the more likely they are to succeed.

Please contact St. Joseph’s Outpatient Physical Therapy to find out how you can benefit from aquatic exercise. Aquatic exercise is offered at both locations; Lyn-court Medical Center, 2700 Court Street, Suite 7, Syracuse, and Northeast Medical Center, 4401 Medical Center Drive, Suite 401, Fayetteville, with the Lymphedema Program at the Northeast office.

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Get moving with Zumba ChairClay resident teaches limited mobility exercise with a Latin twist

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When Annmarie Bourdon joined her first Zumba® class in 2008, her intentions were to create a healthy lifestyle for herself and lose some weight.

When a physical injury forced her to find an alternative exercise routine, she turned to the low-impact Zumba® Gold and Zumba®

Chair programs, and she’s never looked back. Three years and 40 pounds later, Bourdon, of Clay, is now a certified Zumba®

Gold and Zumba® Chair instructor at the Cicero Fam-ily Sports Center.

“The classes are a great way to keep my weight off, give back to the community and show others that exercise can be fun no matter what age or physical limitation,” she said.

Zumba® Gold classes are low-impact, with no jumping and minimal twisting involved in the Latin

dance routines. Zumba® Chair classes consist of 20 minute low-

impact arm and leg movements, followed by 10 minutes of arm and leg strength training with one pound

weights. Since the movements are done from a seated position, the class is ideal for those with

restricted range of motion or in wheelchairs. Some

choose the class to ease themselves back into exercise after an illness, surgery or long-term hiatus from the exercise world. The center is one of the few in the area to offer this style of exercise.

Each class has a party atmosphere, and Bourdon sites the most important aspects of the classes as “having fun, socializing and enjoying the music.”

The music consists of 70 percent Latin prescribed by the Zumba® organization, and thirty percent selections by the instructor. Bour-don uses oldies music to fill the gaps.

“Once the ladies learn the moves to individual songs, they are much more comfortable in the class,” the 64-year-old said. “Once they get the hang of it, they feel good—and more confident—about their bodies.

The center currently offers one Zumba® Chair and three Zumba® Gold classes.

“It makes me feel good that people walk out laughing and ener-gized to start their day. Some have made new friends and they start to feel good about themselves and their body again,” said Bourdon. “The class gives me the incentive and energy to teach each class as if it were my fist time.”

The Cicero Family Sports Center, 5575 Meltzer Court in Cicero, is one on 50,000 locations to experience Zumba® classes in over 75 countries. To sign up for a class, visit cicerofamilysports.com or call 752-9622 for more information.

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Charles came into the office to start his estate planning. Charles was a wid-ower and had no children. The bulk of his estate was going to three nieces. Charles had in excess of $750,000, and he wanted to ensure that when he died, his money went to his nieces quickly and avoided probate. He heard a living trust was the way to do that. When he came in to the office he discovered issues and options he had not previ-ously thought about. Specifically, he liked the option to ensure that when he passed, rather than leaving his assets to his nieces outright, he could give it to them in a protected trust that permits them to have access to it for the rest of their lives, but not their creditors, spouses in divorce, nursing homes, the government, or lawsuits.

Charles engaged the attorney and set up his estate plan so that when he passed, each of his nieces would receive their $250,000.00 in a trust for their benefit. The trust allowed each beneiiciary to serve as trustee but also

provided for a co-trustee, who could be appointed by each beneficiary. When Charles died, his brother Frank came into the office to administer Charles’ trust. Frank was confused, as were his children, as to why Charles left the money in trust, instead of outright. They were a little disappointed.

After some explanation by the at-torney, they said that they understood and proceeded with the trust admin-istration. Each of them received their separate share of uncle Charley’s estate in a trust, in which they were named trustee.

About a year later, Sue Ellen, one of Frank’s children, contacted the attor-ney. She was concerned about a recent garnishment that had been put on her account at the bank.

Evidently, she had been sued and a judgment was awarded to the party suing her. The creditor executed a judgment against all of Sue Ellen’s as-sets. Since Sue Ellen was a trustee of the trust left by Uncle Charles, they also put a lock on the trust account in hopes that they could empty it to

satisfy their judgment. The attorney quickly explained to Sue Ellen that this is exactly why Uncle Charles had done what he did, to ensure if any predators ever attempted to take the money from Sue Ellen, they would be prohibited.

The attorney sent a letter to the law firm for the creditor and to the bank’s attorney advising them any attachment to the account was unauthorized and illegal.

After a quick review of the trust, both the judgement holder and the bank acknowledged the account was not subject to levy and released it. The funds remained available for Sue El-len’s use without the risk of any further attachment by the judgment creditor or anyone else.

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Nearly every American has, at some point, been treated with some kind of drug, antibiotics being one of the most common. These drugs have to be ef-fective at treating the infection without harming the rest of the body that would also be exposed to the drug. For anti-biotics, this was possible because they could target parts of bacteria that hu-mans did not have. The extra drug sim-ply passed through the body, interacting very little (at least with the human cells, the “good” bacteria usually don’t fare so well, leading to some side effects).

As you’ve probably noticed from drug advertisements, as we move from the simpler bacterial infections towards more complex medical problems, find-ing effective drugs that don’t cause prob-lems with other body systems becomes increasingly more difficult, and the side effects become more severe.

From this was born the desire for “smart drugs” that could be targeted to only interact with the body where they needed to, dramatically reducing side

effects and increasing effectiveness. The preferred target for nearly all smart drug research right now is cancer. This is where the most bang for the research buck really lies, as the current chemo treatments come with considerable side effects and only marginal to good efficacy.

There are many reasons that tradi-tional drugs are difficult to use in com-bating cancer, mainly that cancer cells contain all the same parts and processes as other cells in your body, so any drug that will kill them will also kill other body cells. Traditional chemotherapy is generally targeted against the processes of cell division, since cancer cells are always dividing and most body cells divide much less frequently. However, side effects reveal that this remains a very crude targeting technique.

Smart drugs, however, can get around these problems. Smart drugs are hybrids of several functional components that are bound together and work in con-cert. The most important component, the piece that makes them smart, is the targeting component. This piece is specially designed to recognize a par-

Each day there will be entertain-ment. Friday night Ruby Shooz is scheduled to perform from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday night from 6:15 to 10:15 p.m. Letizia and the Z Band will be performing.

The highlight for Friday evening is the Ninth Annual Cruise Night, hosted by the American Muscle Car Club. The car show generally has more than 300 show cars. Admission on Friday is $7 for Show Cars and $3 for the general public.

Saturday festivities will kick off at noon with the AmeriCU “Hats Off to Our Heroes” Com-munity Parade. The schedule includes the Cicero Community Craft & Business Show,

Basketball contests hosted by the Friends of the Canteen from 1 to 5 p.m. – Gerry MacNamara (SU Basketball) will be at the festival from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and there’s the Star Search competition from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.

There will a fun zone for the kids & teens, along with martial arts and karate demonstrations. In the evening the movie “Despicable Me” will be featured for the entire family at 8:45 p.m. and The Price Chopper Fireworks at 10:15 p.m.

Festival admission is free on Saturday.At 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday will feature a dance contest with cash and prizes for the win-

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When a person comes to a certain age where they are retired and the children move out and on with their own lives, a home may become too big for their needs or wants.

At this point, residents may feel it’s time to downsize to a smaller home or retirement community.

Downsizing can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Going through and packing belongings can be a trip down memory lane. But chances are a smaller space will mean that a person will have to part with a number of his belong-ings collected over time.

To make the process easier, first assess how much space there will be in the new home. Many times floor plans or room dimensions are available.

First measure large items, such as furniture, to be sure it will fit in the rooms. If it is too big, or if the new residence come furnished, you then need to think about what you will do with the furniture.

Next, make a running list of what items can be discarded and where those items will go. Some belongings can be do-nated to charity, while others may be given to family and friends. Many other things could end up in the trash or re-cycling bins. Knowing where things will go will make them easier to sort.

For those doing a major clean-out of the home, it could be efficient to hire a dumpster to be placed on-site. This way, larger bulk items can simply be tossed inside. Some munici-palities restrict what can be placed in the regular trash or how much garbage can be collected, so this alleviates the stress of dealing with excess trash.

When actually beginning to get rid of things, start with the areas that receive the least amount of use. Belongings stored in the attic or basement may be simply taking up space and hold less sentimental value. People can then work their way toward items that are used on a regular basis. Duplicates of

Holding a yard sale is one way to downsize your household while making money.

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Making the move to an independent living commu-nity can be an affordable way to make the most of one’s retirement years. Many retirees have seen the benefits to cutting ties to a house or an apartment in favor of community living.

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Audibel Hearing Aids offers many options for better hearingby jennifer wing

Audibel Hearing Aids gives the hard of hear-ing of Central New York a chance to hear the world again. The owner, Josh Miller, has been in the hearing aid business in Central New York for seven years and has three offices located in North Syracuse, Oneida, and Pulaski.

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The program that Audibel Hearing Aids is most proud of is the “So The World May Hear Foundation.” This foundation sends hearing aids to children with hearing loss in the U.S. and around the world, said Miller. Many sports groups and even the television show, “Extreme Home Makeover,” has been able to utilize the services of the foundation.

“Recently children at a school for the deaf featured on the show were all flown to the Min-nesota factory to be fitted with hearing aids,” Miller said. “This foundation helps children that might not have access to the technology.”

Audibel Hearing Aids is located at 903 N. Main St., North Syracuse. They are open from Monday to Friday and have appointments from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you would like to make an appointment or want more in-formation, call 452-1600 or visit audibel.com.

Remove the clutter from your yard and donate to the Kidney FoundationSpring is almost here and so begins the

season of cleaning up. Do you have an old car, boat, recreation vehicle, camper, motorcycle riding lawn mower, or tractor cluttering up your yard? Are you wonder-ing what to do with it – don’t go thru the hassle of trying to sell it - Turn your used old car, boat, recreation vehicle, camper,

motorcycle riding lawn mower, or tractor into a “Kidney Car” and a possible tax de-duction. It’s a great way to support a local non-profit organization without coming up with out of pocket funds.

The donation process is simple and can be completed with one phone call. Find your title and call the Kidney Foundation

of Central New York at 800 488 CARS (2277).

All proceeds from the Kidney Cars Program are used to support the programs of the Kidney Foundation of Central New York and to fulfill the Foundation’s mis-sion: To prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being

of patients affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

The process is simple and quick and the results are life saving. Call today to donate your car 1-800-488 CARS (2277) kidneycars.org.


Creating a safe home for little to no cost

Preparing for summer on the roadSpring is a great time for...

by david Shotwell

Spring is here and many of us will be heading to the local home improvement store to get supplies for making improve-ments and freshening up our homes after a long winter. If this sounds like you, AARP has some great suggestions for things that can be done for little to no cost that can greatly increase your home’s safety and comfort. no cost:

·Place exposed electrical, telephone, and computer cords along a wall where they can’t be tripped over, check for any frayed cords, and never put cords under furniture or carpeting.

·Place heavily used items in an acces-sible place.

·Arrange furniture to allow for easy

passage and place your favorite chair away from an exterior wall or window so you aren’t sitting in a draft.

·Remove clutter and check carpeting on stairs to be sure it is firmly attached to help prevent a fall.

·Set the hot water heater to 120 degrees to prevent scalding while bathing and re-duce energy costs.

·Trim overgrown shrubbery to provide a clear view from doors and windows. low cost:

·Replace traditional toggle light switch-es with easy-to-use rocker-style light switches. Consider illuminated ones in bedrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of nighttime activity.

·Place or mount an A-B-C rated all-purpose fire extinguisher in an easily ac-cessible location near the stove so you are

prepared for any type of kitchen fire. Check the expiration date and pressure gauge (if the needle is in the green area, it should be functional) to ensure it is reliable.

·Install smoke and carbon monoxide de-tectors on all levels of the home, especially outside bedrooms.

·Replace doorknobs with easy-to-grip lever-style door handles.

·Install user-friendly lever handle fau-cets on all sinks and in the shower.

·Install a handrail on both sides of in-door and outdoor staircases to stay steady on your feet.

·Replace knobs on drawers and cabinets with easy-to-grip D-shaped handles.

·Install a security peephole on exterior doors at a height right for you so you can easily identify the person wanting to en-ter.

·Install photosensitive porch or entry-way lighting that turns on lights at nightfall and off at dawn or floodlights that switch on by motion sensors to light the way for you and to deter burglars.

·Place a bench near entrances for setting down purchases when unlocking the door and resting.

For more information and great ideas on how homes can be designed or updated to make them easy, safe, and comfortable to live in, visit www.aarp.org/homedesign.

David Shotwell, senior director of Liv-able Communities at AARP, leads the association’s educational and outreach efforts related to housing options, includ-ing universal design and living in place, as well as broader mobility options, including expanding transportation choices for older Americans.

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Vehicle cleaning tips to keep your car in tip-top shape

A simple car wash will not remove winter’s elements from your vehicle and can increase your chances of long term interior and exterior damage.

If you live in a state with a winter climate, you have just survived one of the most brutal winters to date. Elements that are sprayed on your local roads to increase more favorable driving conditions can be ma-jor contributors to the creation of rust on your vehicle. Ziebart offers the following tips to ensure your vehicle is thoroughly cleaned outside and inside to ensure your vehicle looks great for years to come.

From an exterior standpoint, after a tough winter, it is very important to get all of the salt off of your vehicle. A simple carwash won’t do it. Automatic carwashes just can’t get into those critical seams and hidden areas where the salt residue piles up. The only real way to get it done is to get a little dirty. From under the car you can access all of the areas that tend to collect salt. Places like the tops of frame-rails or the areas behind the wheel wells – even inside the rocker panels should be completely rinsed out with a high-pressure power washer.

You should also take the time to care for the painted surfaces of your vehicle. Make sure a high quality car-wash soap is used to clean the outside of your vehicle. These cleaners are specifically designed to remove contaminates from automotive paint. Pay special at-tention to seams and seals. Weather stripping tends to catch a lot of salt and sand during winter driving. If you don’t have the tools to remove the seals, rinse behind them very well with lots of clean water.

Now that you have cleaned the outside, it’s time to focus on the inside. Those crusty, white salt stains on the carpet and floor mats are not just ugly, they are also damaging to the fabric and the surface. As the snow

from your boots melts, the water can carry that salt down into the padding – even down to the floor pan. A quick surface cleaning may improve the appearance for a while, but leaving the salt below the surface will lead to deterioration of the padding and worse, rust. An annual deep cleaning will help to prevent that damage. Once the carpets are scrubbed clean, it is very important to rinse out all of that soap and the residual salt from below the surface. An extractor with heated rinse water injection is by far the best way to accomplish this. However, if this is not a typical tool in your garage, a shop vacuum should be used to suck out the rinse water including under and between the seats. These areas are typically the lowest areas of the floor board. Therefore, any liquid, whether it’s spilled coffee or melted snow eventually ends up in those hard to reach areas.

A good spring cleaning is a lot of work. But the investment is worth the effort. These steps will help keep any vehicle on the road and looking great for many years. For the automotive owner who does not want to do it themselves, Ziebart offers a professional complete detailing service. Visit ziebart.com for a location near you.

Ziebart is the world’s leading name in auto-motive services that renew, protect, preserve, and enhance the appearance of cars and trucks. Since 1959, Ziebart has developed its own re-nowned products and technology to keep up with the growing needs of automotive enthusiasts and general motorists. Once known for just rust protection, Ziebart now offers a full line of appear-ance and protection services for both the interior and exterior of vehicles including professional detailing, sprayed-on-bed liners, automotive glass repair, win-dow tint, truck accessories, electronic systems, scratch repair services, and of course, rust protection.


will not tolerate a lidocaine local an-esthetic block around the cut and may require sedation for suturing depending on the location and severity of the cut.

Just like people, dogs can get out of shape fast! If you’re a runner or walker and you’d like to take your dog, don’t overdo it! Limping and lameness, reluctance to rise and stiffness are all signs that you’ve asked too much of your family pooch. Let him lay low for a few days, then start back at a slower pace. If problems persist, see your veterinarian. Lyme disease, arthritis, neurologic issues and serious tendon and ligament damage can all look very much alike. Never give your dog any

painkillers by mouth before getting approval from your veterinarian. Hu-man drugs are meant for people, not dogs. Tylenol, Aleve, and Motrin can do serious harm to your dog’s liver and kidneys. If your dog refuses to put any weight on one leg, see your veterinarian promptly. This can be a sign of a seri-ous injury.

Of all the possible disasters dog owners may think they’re prepared for, nothing compares with having your beloved companion hit by a car or other motorized vehicle. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon occurrence. The number one rule to obey if this happens to is to stay calm. Staying in emotional

control will allow you to assess your dog for bleeding and other injuries im-mediately. If bleeding is present, apply direct pressure. Remove the dog to a safe area and call to others for help.

Most people are moved by the sight of an obviously injured animal and will be willing to help you. When moving the dog, realize that they may be fright-ened and in pain. Do not get bitten! Whether or not they love you, your dog is an animal and will be reacting on instinct when frightened and confused. If possible, have someone help you slide the dog on to a blanket or towel and, grabbing the corners, gently lift the blanket and injured dog into the back

of a car. Leave the dog on the blanket. This will allow the veterinary staff to gently slide the blanket, dog and all, onto a stretcher and will result in less jostling of the injured dog.

Being outside is as good for your dog as it is for you! Regular exercise helps them sleep better, decreases anxiety and other behavior issues, aids in control-ling weight and helps ward off signs of arthritis and other degenerative condi-tions. Get moving!

Dr. Jennifer Goetz is a veterinarian at Manlius Veterinary Hospital, 8160 Cazen-ovia Road, Manlius. The hospital can be reached at 682-2200.

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Salt City Go Tournament, in which Sack played in April.

Professionals can play up to 14 hours in tournaments – there’s no time limit when playing for the championship.

“Here [at the weekly meets], of course, we don’t play that long,” he said. “I don’t have the patience.”

Sack considers himself an amateur even though he used to play quite fre-quently. In 1952, Sack and his wife Lucille moved from Baltimore to DeWitt after he accepted a job with Solvay Process as a research chemist. He thought his days of playing Go were over. He was wrong. Sack quickly learned about 44 people in Syracuse played Go – more than he knew in Baltimore. Some participants were employees of Solvay Process, General Electric and Syracuse University.

“[We] played at the University, at

people’s homes,” he said. “One man lived on James Street; we used to meet at his house and sometimes we would have 20 people.”

Aside from playing Go, Sack is in-volved in other activities. He walks, goes to the gym to keep fit and plays bridge twice a week at DeWitt Town Hall. He used to play ping pong but the program runs from 9 a.m. to noon.

“And I’m not going to get up at nine o’clock. It’s not that important,” he said. “But I used to love to play ping pong. I played everything. If you want to enjoy life, you have to be active and you never quit.”

More on Milton SackMilton Sack was born in Manhattan,

about two blocks away from Grand Cen-tral Station in a tenement neighborhood,

with hundreds of kids. “It was a wonderful thing,” he said. He attended the City College of New

York, the only college on the East Coast that would admit students for free pend-ing a good grade point average.

“The only expenses that I had were $2 for a bursar’s certificate, $3 for a library card and then certain books you had to buy,” Sack said.

There were four Nobel Prize winners in his graduation class of 1937. Sack later earned his doctorate in organic chemis-try from Johns Hopkins University.

After Solvay Process, the first chemi-cal industry in the country, shut down his department, Sack began his teaching career at Onondaga Community Col-lege. He taught chemistry from 1972 until he retired in 1989.

Sack’s wife Lucille emigrated with

her parents from Russia when she was 4 years old. She was a harpsichordist and Julliard graduate.

“She was a solid musician,” said Sack, whose love for music keeps him active in the chamber music society. He also supports the symphony.

Before his wife died, the couple en-joyed traveling and going to the stage. Sack’s continued love for music keeps him active in the local chamber music society; he supports the symphony.

The couple has two children; their first was delivered in Baltimore, Md. by Dr. Alan Frank Guttmacher, who even-tually served as president of Planned Parenthood and founded the American Association of Planned Parenthood Physicians; the Guttmacher Institute is named after him.

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ticular molecule on the surface of the cancer cells. Cancer cells will usually display on their surface molecules that other, properly functioning, body cells do not. The targeting component of the smart drug will bind to these molecules, effectively sticking the drug to the target cells only.

Once bound to the target, the payload component is responsible for delivering the actual therapeutic component of the smart drug. Usually this is a molecule that resembles a hollow ball, with a toxin contained inside. The binding of the tar-geting component causes the cell to pull that ball into itself, which then triggers the ball to break open and release the

toxin into the cancer cell, killing it.Traditional drugs lacked the complex,

multi-component structures that allow this highly specific targeting and deliv-ery, and even the smart drug example above is one of the least “smart” of the drugs in the design and testing process now.

Another class of smart drugs is called theranostics. These combine diagnos-tic and therapeutic functions by also including a component in the drug that can be imaged by some kind of machine such as an MRI or PET scanner. These very futuristic drugs allow a patient with cancer to be injected with the drug and scanned with an imaging machine to

yield important information. Based on the changes the drug goes through as it targets and attacks cancer cells, the scan would show the doctor where the drug collected to ensure no parts of the tumor were missed. It would also show both how much of the actual therapeutic agent was delivered and how quickly so the doctor can determine how effective that treatment dose likely was. Even more advanced systems may even be able to confirm the death of the cancer cells.

Needless to say, we are much closer to the very simple smart drug than we are to fully functional theranostics. Indeed, some smart drugs are already yielding

very promising results in mice, with high cure rates and very few observable side effects. Translating these results into effective, approved treatments for people is the next phase, and it is dif-ficult to predict how quickly that will occur. However, the saying goes “where there’s a will, there’s a way,” and the amazing potential of smart drugs have ensured that many of the world’s best scientific minds are fully determined to realize those benefits.

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Madison county office for the aging inc. News

From the Desk of the Executive Director

Theresa Davis, OFA executive director

June SNACK MenuWednesday June 1– Tuna noodle casserole, fiesta blend vegetables, tossed salad, cake with frostingThursday June 2 – Beef burgundy, egg noodles, sliced carrots, pearsFriday June 3 – Chicken spiedie hoagie, on-ions & peppers, mixed vegetables, banana Monday June 6– Turkey ala king, mashed potato, broccoli, puddingTuesday June 7 – Macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, tossed salad, fruit cocktailWednesday June 8 – Sloppy Joe on bun, brussel sprouts, potato salad, pudding Thursday June 9 – Baked chicken, rice pilaf, meadow blend vegetables, Mandarin oranges Friday June 10 – Baked ham w/pineapple, boiled rosemary potato, green beans, tropical fruit mix Monday June 13 – Swiss steak, mashed pota-toes, lima beans, peachesTuesday June 14 – Marinated chicken, baked sweet potato, peas & onions, cookie Wednesday June 15 – Spanish rice, broccoli, beets, apple crisp Thursday June 16 – Roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, parsley baby carrots, chocolate cream pie Friday June 17 – Seasoned pork chop, red potatoes, spinach, cookie

Monday June 20 –Chicken & biscuit, dill car-rots, wax beans, tropical fruit mixTuesday June 21 – Chili con carne, corn nib-lets, green beans, puddingWednesday June 22 – Vegetable lasagna, peas & carrots, tossed salad, brownie with frostingThursday June 23 – Creamed chip beef mashed potatoes, mixed vegetable, citrus fruit mixFriday June 24 – Turkey divan, mashed po-tato, Harvard beets, applesauce

Monday June 27 – Irish stew w/carrots & potatoes, biscuit, corn, puddingTuesday June 28 – Veggie quiche, tater tots, mixed vegetables, Mandarin oranges Wednesday June 29 – Macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, tossed salad, fruit cocktail Thursday June 30 – Tuna salad on wheat, lettuce & tomato, carrot salad, 3 bean salad, peaches

Office for the Aging’s Registered Dietician Dina Lawson, RD, CDN will do a food dem-onstration and tasting presentation at the following Office for the Aging SNACK sites.

Morrisville – Wednesday, June 1Chittenango – Thursday, June 16 For more information and to reserve a

meal call Madison County Office for the Aging 697-5700.

‘Madison County Office for the Aging Day’ essay winners

need information?The Office for the Aging provides

information and referral services for individuals and agencies concerning issues affecting seniors. If you have questions, our staff will find answers. Please call the Madison County Office for the Aging at 315-697-5700 or visit us on the web at ofamadco.org.

Picking the winners of an essay contest is never easy, but this year’s Madison County OFA Day essay contest proved to be an unparalleled challenge. Every child that submitted an essay received a certificate from the Office for the Aging. Each school that submitted essays for a particular grade has a winner. Below are the essays printed exactly as written. We wish to thank the schools, teachers, and especially the students who participated.Grade 1

Willem ligh-Olson- Burton Street Elementary, Cazenovia

My grandpa taught me how to fish. The first fish I caught was a Bluegill it did not bite me phew! It was very exciting! I told my family they were very proud of me.Grade 2

Morgan Hopsicker - Burton Street Elementary, Cazenovia

I can learn history from my great great aunt Evalyn. She turned one hundred years old this year. My class did a project for Aunt Evalyn’s birthday. I learned that my great great Uncle was in World War II. She used to be a 2nd grade teacher . When my great great uncle was in World War II he lived in San Diego.

Dylan Price - Oneida Castle School, Oneida

I can learn many things from an older person. I want to learn about my family history. My great grandpa came over from Italy when Teddy Roosevelt was president. I want to learn what he did in Italy and what job he had. I want to know what he had in America, if he played sports, and if he did, what sports her played. Another thing is where he lived in American and Italy. I love my family.

Connor Grzeszczuk - St. Patrick School, Oneida

I learned to play hockey from my coach. He taught me to play goalie. He also taught us to trust each other and he taught us to play as a team. He taught us to skate fast. I learned a lot from my coach and he is an older person.Grade 3

Lizzie Lucas - St. Patrick School, OneidaWhat I can learn from an older person

is about my family history. I would ask my great grandparents where they came from. My parents know a lot, but my grandparents know much more. Grandparents can teach you so very much more about history.

Margaret Kmetz – Burton Street School, Cazenovia

Older people are fun. When they tell you things, it is like you are going back in

the past. If my grandma were talking about when she met my grandpa, I always get lost in their words and paint a picture in my mind. You can learn anything from older people.Grade 4

Lexy Sherwood - Burton Street Elemen-tary, Cazenovia

Wow, that is an awesome fun grandma! My grandma is teaching me how to swim. When we get inside she is going to teach me how to sew! I love to sew do you? Oooo that is spectacular! My grandma said that my great, great, great, great, great, great grandpa signed the Declaration of Independence. That is a lot of great’s grandma! Thanks for taking me here grandma! My grandma and I just went to eat, she taught me how to eat proper, and I love my grandma! She has taught me a lot of things today and now I am tired, so my grandma tucked me in and said good night. Those are some things that my grandma has taught me. I love my Grandma!

Jensen Tanney - Brookfield Central School, Brookfield

What I can learn from an older person is that if you don’t respect what you have when you have it is going to lead you down a very hard path in life. When you have something that someone else doesn’t have and you go around flaunting it all the time, you’re not going to be liked very much in life. My mom always says if you don’t have anything nice to say then don’t say it at all. What you can learn from an older person can lead you down a great path in life and remember if somebody has less than you please don’t call names or make fun of them because inside they are just like you. It is fun to listen to them because you can learn more about them and even your family which is most fun part it is finding out where you come from!

Alexis Matteson – Madison Central School, Madison

There are a lot of things you can learn from an older person such as loyalty, kind-ness, responsibility, respectfulness, honesty and many more. You can learn responsibil-ity by helping others in need. You can learn about respectfulness and being kind to classmates and others. They can also show loyalty by telling the truth such as if someone drops money you should pick it up and tell them they dropped it and give it back. You can also show kindness by helping an elder cross the street.Grade 5

Zachary Zombek - Madison Central School, Madison

What I can learn from older people? What I can learn from older people is history. The wars, also what they learned in school. What were their houses like? What clothes they wore. What jobs they had and the cars they had back then. That’s what you can learn from older people.

Joe (no last name given) - St. Patrick School, Oneida

I could learn what it was like to live in the 1900’s. I could learn what kind of games and TV shows were popular then. I could also learn what kids and grownups were like back then. I could learn what it was like in America and where they lived.

Trenton Piersma – Brookfield Central School, Brookfield

What I can learn from an older person is manners. My grandma taught me lots of manners like please, excuse me, thank you, don’t chew with your mouth open, sorry, bless you, and sit still. I won’t forget them, I won’t doubt them, and most importantly I won’t hate them.Grade 6

Taylor Strong - Madison Central School, Madison

I can learn respect for others from an older person you can learn a lot of interesting facts. When an older person wants to tell you something you should probably listen. It could be interesting, like a story of when they were young and someone needed help and they helped them. That’s called respectful-ness.

Harvey Weiss, Jr. - St. Patrick School, Oneida

The possibilities of what you can learn from an older person are nearly endless! You can learn about the technology from back then, war stories, and even about the story of their life. Older people have amazing true stories that will make you feel like you’re there with them!

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pies available for july 4thJuly 4th is coming, and there’s noth-

ing more American than pie!Ten-inch frozen pies can stay frozen

for up to six months - have one on hand when family and friends stop by! Pies are available for $8 each and include dutch apple, blueberry, cherry, peach, red rasp-berry, pumpkin, banana cream, Boston cream, chocolate cream and coconut cream (Ask about sugar free pies).

Pie sales support programs and ser-vices offered by Madison County Office for the Aging. Pies can be picked up be-tween 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at Madison County Office for the Aging, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd, Canastota, NY, or at any SNACK Site (on the days they are open). Call 697-5700 for details.

what is durable Medical equipment?

Durable Medical Equipment are items that are medically necessary, but then can be re-used; such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes or hospital beds. Medicare will help cover the cost of these items either by paying 80 percent of the purchase price, or 80 percent of the monthly rental fees. If Medicare decides to rent the item (as they usually do with more expensive pieces of equipment), rental fees are capped at a certain number of months. Once the cap is reached, you continue to use the equipment as long as you need it, after which it is returned to the supplier. Your doctor must approve Durable Medical Equipment, and you must use a Medicare-approved supplier. For more information, call 1-800-Medicare or the Office for the Aging HIICAP at 315-697-5700.

visit ofa’s website for topics affecting you

The Madison county Office for the Aging website is a valuable resource for any older adult looking for information on topics that affect senior citizens in our county.

Visit ofamadco.org.

epic program reducedDue to budget cuts, New York State‘s

Elderly Prescription Insurance Coverage Program (EPIC) is changing beginning July 1, 2011.

EPIC has mailed letters to all mem-bers who will be affected by these changes.

As of July 1 A new level of EPIC Part D premium assistance will pay monthly Prescription Insurance premiums for seniors with the incomes up to the fol-lowing limits:

Individuals with incomes between $20,000-23,000

Married couples with incomes be-tween $26,000-29,000

For all members EPIC will eliminate the D premium credit that had been applied toward the annual EPIC de-ductible.

This premium credit is $464 (12 months’ worth of monthly Part D premiums at the benchmark rate). EPIC will add$464 to everyone’s deductible amount, as of July 1, 2011.

For more information on these changes call EPIC 1-800-332-3742 or Office for the Aging’s Health Insurance Information Counseling Assistance Program (HIICAP) 697-5700.

The Office for the Aging gratefully ac-knowledges contributions to honor

the memory of beloved relatives and friends. Thank you.

in Memory of Concetta “Jennie” Brophy

given by:Madison County Office for the Aging

StaffMs. Michelle WilliamsMs. Frances TornatoreRobert & Marcia FenocchiGerald MoretonDouglas & Barbara HazenPaul & Cynthia O’Mara & FamilyBarbara Stevenson & Betsy CatalanoNancy PulverentiSarah RelyeaNancy & Charles PetroffRoger CostanzaJosephine MasucciKathleen RapasadiSalvatore & Anne DeFranciscoNancy & Charles SgroiLaVern StrongGladys Smith & Sheila RichmondDebra & Joseph FarnamAlan & Kimberly LiebowitzJames & Betty Dennis, Jr.

OFA outreach & activities outreach visits:

Thursday June 2, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm1st & 7th Day Baptist Church, Elm & Beaver

Creek Rd, BrookfieldMonday June 6, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmMadison Lane Apts, Bldg 5, HamiltonWednesday June 8, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmEarlville Senior Center - American Legion,

113 Main St Monday June 13, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmOneida Towers I & II, 226 Farrier Ave,

OneidaWednesday June 15, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmSt Joan of Arc Church, Brookside Dr, Mor-

risvilleThursday June 16, 9:00 am – 11:00 amCarriage House Village Apartments, Com-

munity Room, CazenoviaThursday June 16, 11:15 – 12:15 amCazenovia Village Apartments, CazenoviaWednesday June 22, 11:30 am – 12:30 amStoneleigh Apts – 400 Lamb Ave, Canas-

tota

Support group:Monday June 27, 2:00 – 3:30 pmCCYAA Caregiver Support Group, Oneida

Public LibraryTuesday June 28, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmTown of Sullivan Parks & Rec,701 Legion

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In memoriam

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Madison County Office for the Aging Caregiver Respite Program offeredProviding daily care to older members

of your family or a friend can, at times, pro-voke feelings of frustration, guilt and even anger. The Office for the Aging recognizes these feelings as very normal and is avail-able to provide assistance to caregivers. As caregivers, the constant attention given to a loved one may create a great deal of fatigue and stress. They may experience anger, sleeplessness, withdrawal from those close

to them, family problems, physical ailments or depression. All are normal reactions and warning signs that caregivers need a break from the caregiving routine.

Respite, a time off from caregiving, is extremely important. It relieves stress, protecting your physical and mental health. Respite prolongs the caregiver’s ability to continue providing care at home. Taking a long weekend or going away on a short

vacation can make a big difference in the caregiver’s ability to cope with day-to-day tasks. This grant will help pay for an aide to stay with the older relative while the caregiver takes a break. For some caregiv-ers, it is the first time in years they have had time to themselves. For more information about Office for the Aging services call us at 697-5700. Help is a phone call away.

brookfield – Open Tuesday & Thursday1st & 7th Day Baptist Church, Elm & Beaver

Creek RdActivities: Tuesdays & Thursdays – 12:30

pm Cards canastota – Open Monday thru FridayStoneleigh Apts, 400 Lamb AveActivities: Wednesday – 9:00 am to 11: 00

am –Blood Pressure Cliniccazenovia – Open Monday and Thursday;

Cazenovia Village Apts, 24 Nelson Stchittenango – Open Monday, Tuesday &

Thurday, Friday, American Legion, 70 Legion Drive

Activities: Fridays – 1:00 pm - Cardsearlville – Open Monday, Wednesday &

Friday; American Legion -113 N Main StActivities: Wednesdays & Fridays – Bingo

at 12:30 pm, Cards at 1:00 pmgeorgetown – Open FridayGeorgetown Town Hall, 995 Rte 26

hamilton – Open Monday thru FridayMadison Lane Apts, Bldg 5Activities: Mondays – Bingo at 12:30;

Alternate Wednesday - Sing Along; Fridays – Banana Bingo at 12:30 pmMorrisville – Open Monday, Wednesday

& Friday; St. Joan of Arc Church, Brookside Dr

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – Cards at 10:30 am

Second Monday each month – Sing Along & Birthday Celebration

oneida – Open Monday thru FridayTowers II Community Room, 226 Farrier

AveMonthly health education topics are pro-

vided by a Registered Dietitian. For more information and to sign up to enjoy a hot noontime meal at a SNACK site call Madison County Office for the Aging at 697-5700 or visit our website at ofamadco.org.

Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition (SNACK) sitesMadison county OFA News Are you protected from the bugs in your home?

by jennifer SavastinoSpring is coming in Central New York.,

With spring comes green glass, pretty flowers, leaves on the trees and BUGS! The bugs fly around your house, crawl in your house and basically become a nuisance. Often, hom-eowners believe that bugs are just a natural occurrence and there is nothing that we can do about it. Sometimes you will purchase some bug spray and try to combat the problem on your own. Unfortunately, this is one area that the “do-it-yourself” method is not usually the best option.

Your best defense against insect problems in your home is an exterior barrier treatment outside. When the bugs are kept off and away from the outside of your home, they have no way to get inside your home. This means that you will not have those pesky little critters wondering around your food or children. It also means that you will not need to have pesticides applied inside your home. While

interior pesticide treatments are sometimes necessary and unavoidable, it is always best to minimize the amount of pesticides used inside your home.

Exterior pest control treatments can be done for Bees, Ants, Spiders, Boxelder Bugs, Cluster Flies and many other insects. When calling a pest control company regarding exterior barrier treatments, be sure to ask the following questions to ensure that your house will be protected:

● How long is the guarantee period? Make sure that you will be protected for the entire sum-mer/fall season. You do not want to be surprised with unexpected costs later in the season.

● How does the company handle the prob-lem if the insects do get inside your home?

● What is covered under the warranty? Ensure that everything around your house is covered under the warranty. Most packages should include your deck, shed, mailbox and light fixtures.

● Will the product that is being used leave any streaks or visible residue on your house?

The most important factor in choosing a Pest Control Company is your comfort level. Do you feel that the company has answered your questions thoroughly? Never do business with anyone that you do not feel comfortable with.

Jennifer Savastino is part-owner of Gannon Pest

Control in Syracuse. Jennifer is a lifelong resident of Central New York and has owned Gannon Pest Control with her partners for 12 years. Gannon Pest Control is located on West Genesee Street, Syracuse.

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