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Auto Accident takes life of ResidentUtility Pole Hit in front of Police StationHighland Mills, NY –  Power went down briefly in  the area of  Highland  Mills  on  Thursday,  March  3rd.  It  was  noon time  around  twelve-thirty  when  the  alarm  sounded  at  the Firehouse. An auto traveling north went off the road by the Woodbury Ambulance building and had crashed through the utility pole next to the police station’s driveway. A complete section of the pole was knocked away, while the tension of the power lines kept the remainder of the pole upright.

Mr.  Joseph W.  Karpowicz,  Sr.,  a  45  year  area  resident, was the driver and some believe that perhaps he passed out 

WHAT’S UPCommunityWoodbury Community Ambulance - Thank You! 2 Town Board Meeting 2 Village Board Meeting 3 Woodbury Writer’s Circle 3 Construction begins on Estrada Road 4 Mother of a Child with Autism 9 Odyssey of the Mind 9 Rachel understands 9

Editorial 2

Garden & Landscape The Garden Guy 7

Organizations3rd Annual Community Pancake Breakfast 8 St. Patrick’s Hosts Derby 8 Orange County Roots 8

Veterans New Home for C-17 10

History 11

Teen SpotlightIs Daylight Savings Really Saving 12

Health and WellnessGood And Bad Carbs 6 Work Out Chronic Fatigue 13 This St. Patrick’s Day 13

Faith 10

Culinary Delights 15

Sudoku 15

Classified 16

The Kennedys are in the White House, Sam Cooke is Twistin’ the Night Away, and everybody is doing a dance called the “Mashed Potato”.    It’s 1962!   Or at  least  it  will  be  at  Monroe- Wood-bury High School March 25th through March  27th  when  the  Drama  Club presents the musical “Hairspray!”.

Hairspray is the story of teen Tracy Turnblad,  (Lisette  Kortright)  whose dream  of  becoming  a  regular  on  her favorite  dance  show  becomes  a  real-ity.   Tracy and her best  friend Penny Pingleton  (Meredith  O’Brien)  teach 1962  Baltimore  a  lesson  on  integra-tion  when  Tracy  uses  her  celebrity status  to  break  through  racial  barri-ers.  Tracy runs into some opposition when dance show regular, Amber Von Tussle(Lilliana  Kulak)  and  her  con-trolling  stage  mom,  former  Beauty Queen, Velma Von Tussle(Olivia Me-lendez) are threatened by Tracy’s un-conventional  talent  and  her  passion for equality. 

Monroe-Woodbury  is  one  of  the first  High  Schools  granted  the  rights to  produce  the  Broadway  version  of Hairspray.    Rehearsal  is  in  full  gear and  Director,  Stacy  Hintze,  Musical Director,  Dr.  David  Crone  and  Cho-reographer, Susan Lennon, along with the 120 students of the cast and crew, 

bring  another  amazing  performance to the stage. “It has been a huge chal-lenge”, said Stacy Hintze who brings 23  years  of  directing  experience  to the production. Mrs. Hintze went on 

to say, “The show is ridiculously fast paced, with sophisticated writing that allows young artists to challenge their acting chops. I have been so privileged 

AutosmashesutilitypoleinfrontofWood-buryPoliceStation.PhotobyBenMeyers

See HAIRSPRAY, page 7

Back row L to R:ArianaNardella,CarlStorckman,JakeCentra,LilliKulak,AndyPetrilak,MikeTarasoff,DJSkinner,MeredithO’BrienFront row L to R:DaisyEpple,TaraDonnelly,MaureenMurray,LisetteKortright.JuliaMorales,JacquelineCharlot

See Accident, page 4

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March 17, 2011 www.woodburyGazette.com�Town Board MeetingBy Desiree Potvin, Clerk for the Town of Woodbury

Woodbury -  Summary for March 3, 2011Resignations and Appointment:  The Board accepted  the  resignation of Carol Zachmann from the position of Secretary for the Board of Assessment Review, effective  immediately,  and  the  resignation  of  resignation  of  Joseph  Gianzero from the Parks Commission effective February 28, 2011.  They also appointed Michele Zwicker to the Beautification Commission.Schedule Special Meeting:  The Board scheduled a special meeting to be held jointly with the Village Board on March 8, 2011 at 7:30PM.  The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss the consolidation of government efforts.  Council-man Carlton Levine  stressed his concerns about  the Village Board’s agenda  - showing this meeting as being part of their regular meeting.  Councilman James Skoufis stated he was designated to arrange this meeting with the Village Board.  The Village Board had two meetings already scheduled for this week and asked that  the  discussion  be  held  at  their  March  8  meeting,  which  all  Town  Board members agreed to when he asked for their opinion.  Agreement – Workers Compensation Runoff Claims:  A renewed agreement has been received from Wright Risk Management for them to perform the worker’s compensation claim runoff management services for the Town. Supervisor John Burke stated the cost to the Town is $500.00 per runoff claims for the year, of which there are three remaining. 

Proclamation – Girl Scouts Gold Awards:  The Board adopted the following proclamation honoring two girls that live in Woodbury and are receiving the Gold Award in Girl Scouting:

WHEREAS,  the  achievement  of  “GOLD  AWARD”  sta-tus  within  the  Girl  Scouts  Organization  is  a  pinnacle  accom-plishment  in  Girl  Scouting.  It  requires  significant  effort,  dedi-cation  and  service  to  one’s  home,  troop  and  community. THEREFORE, BE IT 

RESOLVED that the Town of Woodbury commends and recognizes the outstanding achievement of Julia Amoroso and Kelly Parness.

During Public Comment:  Councilman Amidee  Haviland  reminded  the  public that the Village Election is scheduled for March 15 and urged individuals to vote and seriously take into consideration the three propositions that are being asked.  Maria Hunter stated the three propositions on the Village election ballot should be considered seriously.  The first proposition will change the election date from March to June, which she feels will increase the voter turnout since the weather will be better.  The other two propositions, which propose to increase the term lengths of the Mayor and Trustees from two to four years, will cause the elec-tion to be held biennially rather than annually.  This will be a savings to the tax payers.

Robin Crouse invited all to the Woodbury Historical Society’s Annual Winter Social scheduled to be held on March 5 at the Senior Center at 2:00PM.  The guest speaker is photojournalist Ken Lipston.

Opinion

EDITORIAL

School Budgets and WoodburyBy Benjamin Meyers - Editor

American tax payers, it seems, have had about enough of public schools’ spending policies. The revolt is just beginning! If you are even in earshot of news channels, you cannot miss hearing about union demonstrators in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. Idaho has just passed a bill that would end teacher tenure. What I am saying is that times have changed. Only a few sages would have predicted these events only ten years ago.

Teachers  are  not  the  culprits!  They  are  our  caring  family  members, friends and neighbors. This issue is not only about teachers, but, it is about employees of our governments. It’s more than even that! If you regularly read these editorials, you will remember that the case has been presented that – it’s okay, you can, in America be what you want to be - in a host of ways. Politically speaking, there are two choices for one to embrace, either small government and free market capitalism, or, big government socialism. This is core and the real nuts and bolts of today’s turmoil.

Now, back to school budgets and Woodbury! How will the M-W School administration deal with  its  revenue shortfall? This year and next year, too! Tough choices are in the works. Some district employees will  lose their income.  To those who will find themselves in that situation, and to the managers who must carry out the task, it will be heart wrenching. Let us ask, though, will the layoffs be evenly distributed through each and ev-ery department, or, will some departments be exempt? Let every area feel the pain if it needs to be done. Good people in private industry too often suffer the consequences of bad corporate management. It is sad, but it is overdue for the public sector.

Obviously,  there  is much discussion  that  can be had about  the  issue. What do you think?

Woodbury Community Ambulance-“Thank You!”“many notes we received from you were heart-warming”

To  the Residents and Businesses of Woodbury; On behalf of  the Officers and Members of the Woodbury Community Ambulance, I would like to take the op-portunity  to  thank all of our  friends and neighbors  for your generous support during our recently completed Fund Drive. Your contributions were greatly ap-preciated, especially during these tough economic times. As an independent or-ganization that receives no direct financial support from local government, and whether you donated $1 or $100, your generosity helps to insure our continued operations. As important as money is, the many notes and comments we received from you were heart-warming and remind us all why we volunteer our time and energies to serve the EMS needs of this very special community. Again, thank you for your assistance. We wish you all a safe and healthy 2011! And remem-ber, if you are suffering a medical emergency, please dial 9-1-1 or 928-2341 and help will be on the way! “We are there because we care.” Warmest Regards, Shawn Graham President Woodbury Community Ambulance

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Village Board MeetingBy Desiree Potvin, Clerk for the Village of Woodbury

Woodbury -  Summary for March 8, 2011Consolidation of Government Efforts:  Mayor Michael Queenan explained that a joint meeting was going to be held with the Town Board to discuss the consoli-dation of government efforts this evening by Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun who has already submitted the Home Rule request using the resolution that was adopted in 2010.  Therefore, it was agreed that both Boards will readopt the reso-lution from 2010 and submit it for consideration to the Legislature.  This evening the Village Board did so but it was unknown as to when the Town Board plans to readopt their resolution.  Their next meeting, however, is scheduled for March 17.  The legislation being requested by the State Legislature is as follows:

AN ACT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, TO AMEND ARTICLE 17-A OF THE N.Y. GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW TO ALLOW  FOR  THE  CONSOLIDATE  OF  THE  VILLAGE  AND TOWN OF WOODBURY, NEW YORK, UPON CERTAIN CONDI-TIONS. 

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and As-sembly, do enact as follows: 

Section 1. That upon a request from the Village and Town of Woodbury pursuant to Section 40 of the Municipal Home Rule Law 

of the State of New York, it is desirous to amend Article 17-A of the N.Y. 

General Municipal Law. Section 2. Legislative  Intent.  It was and  is  the  intent of  the New 

N.Y. Government Reorganization and Citizen Empowerment Act to provide  opportunities  for  local  governments  and  electors  to  adopt consolidated forms of  local governments, and  this amendment pro-vides  that  opportunity  to  the Village  and Town  of Woodbury  upon certain terms. 

Section 3. Article 17-A of NY General Municipal Law is hereby amended, by adding a new Section 794 as follows: 

“Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, or Article 2 of the NY Village Law, the Village and Town of Woodbury, New York, may form a consolidated local government entity by a joint consoli-dation  agreement  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  this Article 17-A,  except  that  the  new  governmental  entity  to  survive  shall  be the Town(including  the existing portion of  the  incorporated Village of Harriman presently within the boundaries of the Town of Wood-bury)  that  shall  have  all  of  the powers,  duties  and obligations of  a governmental  entity  under Town  Law,  but  shall  not  be  eligible  for the  formation of  any additional Villages within  its  limits. The new governmental entity to survive shall be governed initially by the then-existing Town of Woodbury Supervisor and the Town of Woodbury Town Board members.”

Section 4. Savings Clause.  If any portion, clause, sentence, para-graph, section, word, or part of this Municipal Home Rule Law shall be 

adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof but shall be confined in its operation to the portion, clause, sentence, paragraph, word, section or part thereof directly in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered. The Town and Village respectively reserve the right, upon a joint resolution and compliance with State law, to revert to their previous status in the event any sub-sequent change to this Home Rule Law, as a result of any judgment, renders it ineffective as to its legislative intent.

Liquor License Renewal Notification:  Notification was received on February 19, 2011 from the Savory Grill of their intention to renew their liquor license.  A let-ter will be written to the NYS Liquor Authority stating the Village of Woodbury has no objection to the application.Correspondence from Comptroller – Results of Risk Assessment:  Correspon-dence was received from the NYS Office of the State Comptroller regarding the recent  risk  assessment  that was  conducted of  the FY2009/10 Village  records.  The risk assessment was to assess whether operational improvement opportuni-ties exist and to determine if the Comptroller should perform further services.  The results of  the assessment disclosed a few minor concerns  that were com-municated verbally and nothing came to their attention that indicated the Village was in need of further services from them at this time.Girl Scouts Gold Award Honorees:  Mayor Queenan stated he issued “Honorable Citizen Awards” to Julia Amoroso and Kelly Parness recognizing their outstand-ing achievements in Girl Scouting and obtaining the Gold Award for leadership and community service.  The Gold Award is the highest achievement within the 

Girl Scouts of the US. Only 5.4% of eligible Girl Scouts successfully earn the Gold Award. Mayor’s Comments Regarding the Upcoming Village General Election:  Mayor Queenan stated on the March 15 Village General Election ballot the public will have the opportunity to vote for Mayor and two Trustees and to consider the ques-tion of three propositions.  Proposition 1 is asking to change the election date from March to June.  Proposition 2 is asking to extend the term of office for Trustee from 2 to 4 years.  Proposition 3 is asking to extend the term of office for Mayor from 2 to 4 years.  A “Letter to the Editor” was printed in the latest issue of the Woodbury Gazette and Photo News concerning the propositions.  Mayor Queenan stated he disagrees with the writer’s logic when she states that the “third Tuesday in June is near the beginning of summer” and that “many voters are likely to have left for summer vacation by then.”   This year the third Tuesday in June is  the 21st and school is still in session until the 25th.  He does not believe it to be a big vacation week than any other week during the school year.  The letter further accuses the Village Board of cutting voter rights and he feels that nothing can be further from the truth.  The Board has consistently been trying to encourage voter turnout since taking office.  The main reason for moving the election to June was the hope that better weather would result in a better voter turnout.  It will also be easier for the candidates to campaign and get their message out but he feels that gives the voters the opportunity to hear that message and make an informed decision based on the message they heard.  He feels that extending the terms of office will save money and improve continuity.   He noted that the Village Board has the authority to adopt a resolution extending the terms of office but, based on the transparent philosophy that this Board has practiced, it was agreed that the voters should have a say on the issue. He noted further that the Mayor and Village Trustees of the Village of Harri-man and Monroe each have a four year term, as does the Town of Woodbury Town Council Members.  He concluded by stating that if the propositions are approved, Proposition 1 and 2 would not take effect until 2012 and Proposition 3 would not take effect until 2013. Park Avenue Flooding:  Millicent Treloar stated she has serious concerns regarding the Park Avenue drainage issues and the maintenance of the stream that runs under her bridge-driveway.   She has been  told  that  the Town has been awarded FEMA money to repair the walls on Park Avenue that have been deteriorated by the flooding caused by debris.  Other than Superintendent Peter Stabile and Mayor Queenan, no official of the Town has met with the taxpaying residents of this street that are di-rectly affected by this flooding.  She believes the residents in this area are in financial and safety peril.  Mayor Queenan stated he has spoken with Supervisor John Burke regarding this issue and a meeting will be held next week with the consultants to obtain a status update on this project.  Superintendent Stabile gave a brief history on the efforts to date to make the necessary repairs to the walls of this area.  He noted that a scope of work was submitted and approved by FEMA, but the DEC did not approve the plan.  A new scope of work and an extension request is being prepared to be submitted to FEMA.  It is anticipated that this will be approved fairly quickly so work can be done in the permitted timeframe dictated by the DEC (between May 31 and October 1).  He explained that the Town is only permitted to clear the river-bed area from the bridge adjacent to Mario’s Restaurant on County Route 105 to the bridge on Hall Line Drive.  All other areas of the riverbed are privately owned and are the responsibility of those owners.  Unfortunately, they do not clear the debris and this then washes downstream causing the flooding where it narrows from 18 feet wide to 6 feet wide.  There are also concerns regarding the water and gas lines that run directly under the stream.  He noted that the Town does preventative maintenance to reduce the debris/flooding from occurring but added the only way to completely eliminate the cause is to remove the bridge-driveways.  He added that once the walls are repaired, they will become the responsibility of the property owner thereafter, like their driveway-bridge is their responsibility.  He also added that the DEC has required that the walls on the property owner’s side be higher than the street side so the flooding will occur on the street and not the property.

Woodbury Writer’s Circle

Open to all creative WritersThere is a new writers group led by JJ Murphy (www.Writer ByNa-ture.com). Open  to all creative writers of fiction and non-fiction. Free! Friday Evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Highland Mills Branch  of  the  Woodbury  Public  Library,  16  County  Route  105, Highland  Mills  NY  10930.  To  register,  contact  wpl@rcls.org  or (845) 928-6162.

March 17, 2011 www.woodburyGazette.com� Community

The sessions are:4 year old program:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday9:00-11:30am and 12:30-3:00pm

3 year old program:Tuesday and Thursday

9:00-11:30am and 12:30-3:00pm

Please feel free to contact us at 928-3644 for more information.

Saint Patrick’s Pre-School26 Hunter Street � Highland Mills � NY 10930 � (845) 928-3644

The Staff at St. Patrick’s Pre-School

Registration for our 2011-2012 school year has begun.

By Ben Meyers

Central Valley –  The small, almost century old, bridge on Estrada Road that spans the Woodbury Creek is about to be replaced. As described in the Woodbury Ga-zette’s April 15th edition, “It almost made 100 years old. Built in 1916 the small two lane concrete bridge that spans the Woodbury Creek just couldn’t make it anymore. A large piece of concrete and steel reinforcing rods supporting the southern edge broke away from underneath the bridge and now forms a small underwater dam. The date of construction is clearly stamped in concrete above the broken section.”

Town Supervisor Burke said during a phone call last week, “Everything is ready to go. The contractor is just waiting until this rain stops!” Large black drainage pipes are lined up next to piles of different grade stone and gravel. A wagon is loaded with bales of straw that will be used to cover the ground to prevent soil erosion once dig-ging begins. It is hoped that traffic will resume over the bridge by this summer.

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Construction begins on Estrada RoadClosed since last March

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and lost control while driving. By the time the Wood-bury  Gazette  was  on  the  scene  forty-five  minutes later, Mr. Karpowicz had been  taken  to St. Luke’s Hospital and the car removed by C.A.R.S. Auto. He was driving a 2002 Ford Ranger pick-up. Sergeant Friedman,  Officers  Phillips,  Bourke,  and  Hardin took care of security at the scene. O&R trucks and crews were making the area safe, replacement poles were  there,  but  a  lot  of  work  would  be  necessary before  the  utilities  were  repaired.  Traffic  was  de-toured over Roselawn Road to Route 105 and back to Route 32 until about mid-night when the highway was re-opened.

Mr. Karpowicz passed away on Saturday, March 5th  at  St.  Luke’s  Cornwall  Hospital,  Newburgh, NY. He was 81 years old. He was the son of the late Joseph  and  Mary  Janik  Karpowicz,  and  was  born March 19, 1929  in New York, NY. Joseph was  the widower  of  Katherine  McMahon  Karpowicz.  Jo-seph was a retired mechanic with PAN AM Airlines, Queens, NY.

Survivors include his three sons: Joseph W. Kar-powicz,  Jr., Adam  Karpowicz  and  his  wife, Anita, and Ben Karpowicz, all of Highland Mills, NY; his brother,  Ben  Karpowicz  of  Tampa,  FL;  his  sister, Josephine  Urtnowski  of  Tampa,  FL;  three  grand-children:  Eric,  Karianna  and  Kayleigh,  nieces  and nephews.

Visitation  was  held  Friday,  March  11,  at  Smith, Seaman  &  Quackenbush,  Inc.  Funeral  Home,  515 Route 32, Highland Mills, NY, and a Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, at St. Anastasia Parish Church, Route 17M, Harriman, NY. Interment followed in St. Anastasia Cemetery, Harriman.

Funeral arrangements were made by Smith, Sea-man & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 845-782-8185 or www.ssqfuneralhome.com

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Woodbury Gazette, Business card listing, Call 928-9101 for details

M-W Class of 2011“All Night Grad Party”

NEEDS volunteers!Parents, friends and relatives of our seniors are asked to get involved with  planning the class of 2011’s  “All night grad party” on the following Monday nights:

April 11th May 9th June 6thMeetings are in the High School, room #130 at 7:00 pm

RI bill would make insurers cover autism treatmentThe Associated Press March 14, 2011PROVIDENCE, R.I. -  Rhode Island insurance companies would be required to cov-er therapies for the treatment of autism under a bill in the state’s General Assembly.  The House Corporation Committee will hold hearings on the bill Tuesday evening.

Parents of children with autism have long complained to lawmakers that insurers refuse to pay for expensive treatments for the disorder. Rep. Peter Palumbo, a Cran-ston Democrat, is the lead sponsor of the legislation.

Similar bills have been introduced around the country. The cost of autism treat-ments, often called applied behavior analysis, can run into the tens of thousands of dollars per year. Insurers have told lawmakers that mandating coverage of the treat-ments could lead to increased costs for all policy holders.

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By Dr. Steve Piriano

I’d like to spend some time on an important lesson in physiol-ogy and how it relates to our overall health. I’m sure many of us have heard the terms “good carbs” and “bad carbs.” What do they really mean? Why are some good and others bad? Just to review a basic idea, carbs (short for carbohydrates) are sugars. And sugars, along with proteins and good fats are essential for good health. Carbohydrates provide us with energy. We need energy to breath, see, walk, talk, etc., etc, etc. Carbohydrates are actually the preferred energy source used by our bodies. 

When you eat a carbohydrate containing food, your body’s digestive enzymes begin to work on breaking it down into smaller parts. Eventually it will be con-verted to glucose which will enter your bloodstream. Now depending on the type of carbohydrate that you’ve eaten, glucose will enter your bloodstream either very rapidly or more slowly. 

I’d like to preface the following by stating that the human body likes to keep all things closely regulated. Thus, blood levels of glucose must be kept within a specific range. Let’s start with the case of a rapid entrance of glucose into your bloodstream. Since lots of glucose gets into your bloodstream at once, its levels become too high. In order to lower glucose, your body will secrete insulin, with the amount of insulin corresponding to the amount of glucose. Your blood glucose will be lowered to nor-mal, and typically will overshoot to below normal. 

This is harmful for several reasons. Remember, the human body likes to run a tight ship. Thus, a glucose level that’s too low is also unacceptable. Several hormones will be released that will raise your glucose levels and also make you hungry (you may also feel tired and jittery). Therefore, you will probably have cravings, most likely before 

it’s time for your next meal. That means extra calories. If the next meal or snack also releases its sugars rapidly, the cycle can repeat itself. Over time this can equal many extra calories, and we all know where they go. Those foods that cause a rapid rise in blood sugar are called high glycemic. Conversely, foods that cause a slow and steady rise in blood sugar are known as low glycemic. With these foods, there will be normal levels of insulin, no excessive lowering of blood sugar and no frequent cravings. 

With the frequent consumption of high glycemic foods, there will be consistently elevated levels of insulin. Over time, this will cause the body to become less and less sensitive to its own insulin. Insulin resistance will begin to develop. In order to com-pensate, the body will produce more insulin. Many changes begin to occur as a result of these increasing insulin levels. Among these are central obesity (weight gain around the midsection), high blood pressure, high triglycerides and low HDL (good choles-terol). Although this is an incomplete list, these problems are part of a condition called the Metabolic Syndrome. What’s most frightening is that metabolic syndrome can be considered as pre-diabetes. Consequently, if nothing is done to change the habits that led to this state,  the next step is  the development of  type 2 diabetes. As many may already be aware, type 2 diabetes causes damage to our blood vessels which greatly increases the risks of heart attacks, kidney and eye disease as well as amputations. 

In our society, type 2 diabetes has become a disease of lifestyle. And it’s no longer confined to older adults. In my practice I’ve seen countless younger people (20s-30s) with this disease. The ramifications both for individual health as well as for the well being of our health care system will be enormous. It’s funny that for most of my life I never realized that my diet was actually improving the odds that I would develop dia-betes. Do you know those events from your childhood that, for whatever reason you remember? Here’s one of mine. I was around twelve years old, sitting at our kitchen table and eating my daily dessert. That day it was a strawberry toaster pastry (yes, I actually remember the flavor). For some reason I was concerned about diabetes. I asked “Mom, can I get diabetes if I keep eating a lot of these?” She responded, “No, don’t be silly Steven.” If she had only known!

So, type 2 diabetes is oftentimes a disease arising from an unhealthy lifestyle. This can seem scary. However, I prefer to look at it from the perspective of it being reas-suring. What it means to me is that if you live a healthy lifestyle, you will create an environment in your body that is very unfavorable for the development of this hor-rible disease. As a matter of fact, it has even been shown that type 2 diabetes can be reversed with a healthy lifestyle. THIS IS GREAT NEWS!! 

Diet is a great place to start. Stick to mostly good, low glycemic carbs. Refined grains are high glycemic whereas whole grains are  low glycemic. In general, any food  in  its  natural  state  (not  in  some  way  changed  by  humans)  is  low  glycemic. Conversely, many foods that are processed in some way (they come prepackaged in a bag or a box) are high glycemic. Most fresh fruits and vegetables are low glycemic. There are exceptions to the above statements. For instance: raisins, dates, figs white potatoes and mashed potatoes are high glycemic. New potatoes are lower glycemic. Dreamfield’s  brand of  pasta  is  low glycemic. Kellog’s All-Bran  is  low glycemic. Many other boxed cereals are not. Slow cook rolled oats are lower glycemic than instant oatmeal. Most sweets and baked goods are high glycemic. Also, be wary of foods that are mixtures of both whole and refined grains. Remember, nobody is per-fect. Just try to get to the point where the majority of your carb intake is from lower glycemic sources and you will be doing something wonderful for your health.

Dr. Steven Piriano is a practicing Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician. He has a special interest in healthy living and works as an independent associate of a health and nutrition company. He enjoys expressing his thoughts about health and wellness in writing, with the goal of inspiring people to begin their own journey on the path to a healthier life. 

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Garden & Landscape

Tough Winter on Gardeners and Their Gardens

March 2011

By Charlie Knuth

Welcome to Spring all you garden lovers!  March is coming in like a lamb so let’s hope it does not go out like a lion. Be aware of the signs of Spring. Longer and warmer days are coming. You may see those long ago Christmas decorations or a crocus peeking out from melting snow.  The squirrels are no longer as desperate for food in the yard and the Robin Redbreast is back. The hibernating next door neighbor has reappeared.

It has been a tough winter on both gardeners and their gardens.  Take a walk around your yard now that  the snow has begun to melt.   Most likely you will find damage to shrubs and trees due to the heavy snow and ice. Shrubs and trees may look terribly damaged or dead but they are more resilient then you think.  Patience is the key to bringing these damaged plants back to good health. A little more tender loving care in the new growing season can often bring these shrubs and trees back to a healthy life.  This includes careful pruning, generous mulch-ing, careful watering, and appropriate fertilizing.vStart feeding your house plants again. It is time to repot your houseplant 

when you see roots emerging or coiled at the bottom of the plant.vMarch is the time to start the seeds of warm growing vegetables. Start 

tomatoes later in the month to avoid leggy plants in May.  vIt is a good time to have your soil tested. A soil test will measure the ph of 

the soil (soil acidity or alkalinity), its organic matter content (dead plant and animal material) and the levels of the three major elements (nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium).  The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County will economically provide these tests. They can be reached on the Garden Helpline – 343-0664.

vYou can begin tilling and preparing the soil for your gardens. Only till if the soil is not too wet. You can test the soil by forming a fist around a handful of soil. The soil should crumble in your hand. If it is wet and remains intact then wait a few days and try this test again.

vPrune summer and fall blooming shrubs. Many fruit trees such as apple, pear, plum, and blueberry can be pruned at this time. 

vRose canes can be trimmed after leaf buds have begun to swell and are ready to open. Prune to about six inches above ground level in late March or early April. 

vCut back any perennials or grasses that were not cleaned up in the fall.vRake out your flower beds and remove any winter mulch from around your 

emerging perennials.  vBurlap or other protection that has been placed around roses and other 

delicate plants can be removed once the last snow has passed. vClean, sharpen and repair garden power tools.

One last bit of advice. Take it easy the first few times out in the yard to avoid muscle strains while “working out” in the garden. This is especially true if you have not had much exercise over the winter.

March Records and Averages for

WoodburyAvg. Temp: 39 Avg. Rainfall: 4.06 inches

Avg. High: 48 Record High: 85 (3/31/98)

Avg. Low: 29 Record Low: 0 (3/19/67)

Charlie Knuth –  A local resident for many years, Charlie resides in Central Valley. Known for his involvement with professional garden organizations, he says that he is happy to organize and share timely tips for those of us who enjoy planting, cultivating and harvesting flower and fruit.

to work on this show with such an incredible group of kids.  Their dedication and love of theatre has been the driving force. With an incredible cast of supporting actors, three separate choruses and an overall sense of pride and enthusiasm, we feel exceptionally confident that Hairspray will exceed expectations.”    

Among the campy cast of characters are the touching portrayal of Tracy’s par-ents  Wilbur Turnblad (Jake Centra) and, in keeping with Hairspray tradition, the role of Edna Turnblad will be played by Mr. Carl Storkman.

When asked what was special about this show, cast member and Drama Club Officer Michael Tarasoff  (Mr. Pinky), said, “The message of Hairspray grows stronger as time goes on and the meaning grows more special.”  Michael went on to say, “During the rehearsal process, I have become closer with my cast mem-bers and care for them like a family. The music is difficult to learn, but great, and the humor is the dry edgy type that I can’t get enough of”

Sophomore Lilianna Kulak (Amber Von Tussle) observed that, “Hairspray has a lot of huge characters that the cast got to play and an amazing vocal score, but the sheer amount of dancing in this show is quite the challenge.  I think as a cast we are rising to the occasion in rehearsal and hope the dance numbers are as fun to watch as they are to perform.”  

The musical score is upbeat, toe tappin’ and provided by the talented Monroe Woodbury students who are members of the pit orchestra under the direction of Richard Regan. 

The production of “Hairspray” has called upon the collaborative efforts of the school and community.   Set design and construction materialize  through the hard work of the technical crew guided by Rick Cronk. Lighting and sound are contributed by the audio-visual crew under the direction of Mr. Earl and senior Heather Young. Costume coordination is run by Mary Turner and senior Tara Fragiacomo.

Senior Andrew Beadle (Corny Collins), exclaimed “ Hairspray” is my first show and right off the bat I knew I should have been doing this my whole high school career.  Doing this show has taught me to face things head on and to be fearless, not only on stage but with anything that life throws your way.”    

So, welcome to the sixties and get ready to shake, shimmy and rock n’ roll ‘cause you can’t stop the motion of  the ocean or the sun in the sky and you can’t stop the beat! 

Cast of Lead ActorsLissette Kortwright- Tracy Turnblad Carl Storckman- Edna TurnbladJake Centra- Wilbur Turnblad Dorian Skinner- Seaweed J.StubbsMeredith OBrien-Penny Pingleton Ariana Nardella-Prudy PingletonVelma Von Tussle- Olivia Melendez Amber Von Tussle- Lilly KulakLink Larkin- Andrew Petrilak Little Inez- Jacqueline CharlotMotormouth Maybelle- Julia Morales

Show Dates and Times:

Friday, March 25th, 7:00pm

Saturday March 26th, 7:00pm

Sunday, March 27th, 1:00pm

Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for Seniors and students.  Advance tickets sales  for assigned seating will be available March 15th, 17th and 24th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the High School Lobby and on March 23rd, during lunch periods from 9:30am to 12:30pm. 

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March 17, 2011 www.woodburyGazette.com� OrganizationsTHIRD ANNUAL

COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST!Sponsored by

Woodbury Lions Club & Central Valley United Methodist Church

Saturday, March 19th

Central Valley United Methodist Church 12 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley

Serving 8:00am-10:30amPancakes, Sausage, Coffee/Tea &Juice

Remember, The Breakfast is Free! **Canned food drive to help the “Highland Mills Food Pantry”**

***Bring a can only if you “Can”***

There will be no hungry peoplein Our Town or Village!

Kenneth Lipston Presents “Orange County Roots”Hosted by the Woodbury Historical SocietyHighland Mills –  Our Woodbury Historical Society hosted photojournalist Ken-neth Lipston’s historical presentation of “Orange County Root’s” on Saturday, March 5th  in  the Senior Center. There was a  large  turn-out of  locals  to  listen to his talk and watch a digital photo presentation of Orange County crafts and trades that are still carried on today. “Orange County Roots” is a traveling pro-gram sponsored by grants and is well worth anyone’s time. If you missed it and would like to have another chance, there is still time.

Photographs will be exhibited at the Eisenhower Hall Theatre at West Point655 Pitcher Road, West Point NY 10996

The West Point Class of 1929 Gallery-5th FloorMarch 13 to May 1, 2011

Gallery Hours 9AM to 4PM (except holidays) & prior to all theatre performances

All patrons over 16 must have valid, government-issued photo ID

West Point Reception and Book Signing on Sunday, March 13, 2011 – 2 to 4PM

Photojournalism Workshops will be presented at:

Warwick Albert Wisner Public Library

One McFarland Drive, Warwick NY 10990 – Phone 845-986-1047

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 6:00 to 7:30PM

Goshen Public Library and Historical Society

203 Main Street, Goshen NY 10924 – Phone 845-294-6606Wednesday, April 27, 2011

6:30 to 8:00PM

Moffat Library of Washingtonville6 West Main Street,

Washingtonville NY 10992Wednesday, May 25, 2011

7:00 to 8:00PM

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St. Patrick’s Hosts Pinewood DerbyTroop 149 Boy Scouts of the Heritage District Highland Mills –  Another Pinewood Derby Competition  is  scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 4th at St. Patrick’s Church between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Assistant Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 149, Kevin Steinhauer, explained that “this is a higher level event.” For each rank there will be a first, second and third place winner, and a final over all top place champion.

There will also be a “Belt Loop-arama” for all Cub Packs in the dis-trict. Plus – enjoy participating in adding to Troop funds by purchasing snacks. Plump hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, chips and water will be available.

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Rachel understands the need of others

Our daughter, Rachel, age seven, suffers from several auto-immune disorders. She understands how difficult life can be when she’s sick, but she also under-stands that her conditions are manageable - with frequent doctor visits, blood tests, medication and a gluten free diet.  When she heard that there are children who are suffering from cancer and were losing their hair, she felt she had to help. She said “mommy, my hair will grow back, but theirs may not…I want to give them my hair to make them feel better”.  Even with all her illnesses and side ef-fects, she was able to think of the needs of others.  We’re very proud of her and think she is beautiful – on the inside and outside.

Bennett & Michele KoganHighland Mills, NY

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Hope for Alvina and Jason is a localfundraiser that originated in HighlandMills, NY. It is aimed towards helpingtwo kids; one of which has brain cancer,and the other leukemia. Using thisfundraiser we hope to raise funds whichwill be split evenly among both families,the Rumsey’s of Central Valley and the Alliu’s of Monroe.

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Jason Rumsey is an 11 year old 6th grader from Central Valley who wasdiagnosed with Leukemia in August, 2010.

Alvina Alliu is a 14 year old 9thgrader from Monroe who wasdiagnosed with brain cancer in May, 2010.

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Mother of a Child with AutismBy Holly BorzacchielloI am a mother of a child with Autism.  My son’s name is Mario and he is eleven years old. Mario was diagnosed with Autism just after his second birthday.  He went from a normal infancy to a two year old who would no longer look me in my eyes or make any noises.  Autism is a developmental disorder that affects 1 in 110 children according to the Center for Disease Control.  Autism is four to five times more likely to occur in boys than girls.

It is now known that thirteen percent of children have a developmental disorder.  It is evident in all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups.  The specific cause of Autism is unknown, but it is thought that it could be a combination of genetic, neurological and environmental factors.  

There is no cure for Autism but early diagnosis and treatment such as intensive thera-pies can help patients learn to live with the disorder.  Autism is called a spectrum disorder due to the many levels of disability, ranging from those with Asperger’s Syndrome who are quite intelligent, to those who need assistance for the rest of their lives.  Studies es-timate that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have an average lifetime cost  $3.2  million. Also,  medical  bills  for  individuals  with ASD  average  from  $4,110 - $6,200 per year which is 4.1 – 6.2 times higher than individuals without ASD.

I have been a part of Parents Run Autism Move-a-thon for about three and a half years.  We are a group of volunteer parents who raise funds in order to help families affected by Autism.  We supply support, education and stipends to families who are in need of assistance or just want their child to participate in sports or other activities.  Each year on Columbus Day weekend we have a very large walk, where individuals walk to raise awareness.  The last two years we included a 5K Cross Country Race which was an ex-citing addition to the event.  After the race ended I was so excited that I ran to all those involved with the race and asked them how they felt about hosting a 5K Road Race in April - which happens to be Autism Awareness month.  With a great deal of generous time and  effort from Frank Giannino, Robert Christensen and David Goggins, we are planning a 5K Road Race called the Hustle for the Puzzle on April 3, 2011 at 8:30 am in Thomas Bull Memorial Park.  A puzzle piece is the symbol for Autism because the disorder is such an enigma.  I hope you will consider joining us for an amazing event which includes a free buffet breakfast.

My son Mario is my inspiration.  Even when our days are difficult, he never fails to put a smile on my face with his extremely positive outlook on life.  It is my hope and belief that once you come to the event and meet some of our amazing and loving children, it will be an event you participate in each year, and, help us spread awareness of Autism. 

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March 17, 2011 www.woodburyGazette.com10 Veterans

“I congratulate the men and women of the 105th Airlift Wing on this momentous announcement,” said Senator Bill Larkin (R-C, Cornwall-on-Hudson). “The Air Force has made a terrific choice in selecting Stewart Air National Guard Base as the home of their new C-17 Globemaster transport planes. This decision con-firms what we in the region have known for a long time, that the 105th Airlift Wing is one of the finest, most professional units in the Air Guard. Placing the C-17’s at Stewart will ensure the long term stability of the Air Force Base and is 

a great boost to the Hudson Valley economically,” said Larkin. The C-17 made its maiden flight on Sept. 15, 1991, and the first production 

model was delivered to Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., June 14, 1993. The first squadron of C-17s, the 17th Airlift Squadron, was declared operationally ready Jan. 17, 1995. 

The design of the aircraft allows it to operate through small, austere airfields. The C-17 can take off and land on runways as short as 3,500 feet and only 90 feet wide Even on such narrow runways, the C-17 can turn around using a three-point star turn and its backing capability.

The  aircraft  is  operated  by  a  crew  of  three  (pilot,  copilot  and  loadmaster), reducing manpower requirements, risk exposure and long-term operating costs. Cargo is loaded onto the C-17 through a large aft door that accommodates mili-tary vehicles and palletized cargo. The C-17 can carry virtually all of the Army’s air-transportable equipment.

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Larkin says Stewart ANG Base New Home for C-1� Stewart Air National Guard Base is now home of the new C-17 Globemaster

The  Woodbury  Community  Associa-tion’s  and  the  Women  of  Woodbury’s annual Heart Dance was a big success. Profits  generated  from  the  dance  have been  donated  to  the  American  Heart Association.  Organizers  Lou  Santiago, Marian  Tipaldo,  Tom  Bompensiero and James Skoufis want to give special thanks to the following people and busi-nesses for their support.

Mr. & Mrs. Jim GalvinMr. Fred Lindlaw  

Laura Stevens Physical TherapyTGI Fridays

Monroe Beer & SodaPalaia Winery

Jay’s DeliWellness Spring

Jimmy NailsMonroe CurvesLa Vera Cucina

Hair It IsChilis

Mario’s RestaurantWoodbury GazetteFlowers by DavidBlack Forest Mill

Star Wines & LiquorsCosimo’s RestaurantOutback SteakhouseDan’s Barber Shop

D Lux Electrical ProjectsKelemen Foreign Car Repair

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www.woodburyGazette.com March 17, 2011 11Old WestMarch 1�, 1�0�Jim Bridger born, 207 Years Ago

Two months before Lewis and Clark begin their epic western expedition, Jim Bridger is born in Richmond, Virginia.  Twenty  years  later,  Bridger,  heading  West along the routes Lewis and Clark pioneered, became one of the greatest mountain men of the 19th century.

The  son  of  a  surveyor  and  an  innkeeper,  Bridger moved with his  family  to St. Louis  in 1818. There, Bridger apprenticed to a blacksmith, learned to han-dle boats, and became a good shot and skilled woods-man. When  the Ashley-Henry  fur  trading  company advertised for “enterprising young men” to travel the Missouri River to trade with the Indians, Bridger was among the first to respond, and he was hired in 1822.

Though he lacked much formal education, Bridger demonstrated  a  brilliant  ability  for  finding  his  way and surviving in the wilderness. As part of the Ash-ley-Henry team, he helped construct the first fur trad-ing post on the Yellowstone River. At the age of 21, Bridger became  the first Anglo definitely known  to have seen the Great Salt Lake, though he mistakenly thought it was the Pacific Ocean at the time. He was adept at learning Indian dialects and culture, and he had a tremendous memory for geographical detail.

For several years Bridger worked as an independent trapper and in 1830 he joined with three partners to gain  control of  the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. Bridger never really enjoyed the life of the business-man, though, and he sold out in 1834. That same year, he married Cora,  the daughter of a Flathead  Indian chief, and she accompanied him on his fur trapping expeditions. Yet by 1840, Bridger had grown tired of the nomadic trapper life. He was convinced that the emigrant traffic through the West had become heavy enough  to  support  a  trading  post.  He  founded  Fort Bridger along the Green River section of the Oregon Trail, in present-day southern Wyoming.

Fort  Bridger  quickly  became  a  regular  stopping place  for  overland  emigrants,  and  Bridger  happily settled down with Cora, with whom he had three chil-dren. Bridger’s idyllic life did not last, though. Cora died, Indians killed one of his daughters, and a second wife died in childbirth. Bridger retreated to the moun-tains  to  trap and hunt  after  each of  these  tragedies, often living for a time with Indians. In 1850, he mar-ried the daughter of a Shoshoni chief, and thereafter he and his bride-whom he called Mary-divided their time between  summers  at Fort Bridger  and winters with the Shoshoni.

In 1853, Mormons, resenting the competition from Bridger’s  fort,  tried  to  arrest  him  as  an  outlaw.  He escaped into the mountains with Mary and his chil-dren,  but  a  band  of  Mormons  burnt  and  gutted  the fort,  destroying  all  his  supplies.  Concerned  for  his family’s safety, Bridger bought a farm near Westport, 

Missouri,  where  he  left Mary  and  the  children during  all  of  his  subse-quent  western  journeys. He sold Fort Bridger  in 1858, and spent the next decade  working  as  a 

guide and an army scout in the early Indian wars.By  1868,  Bridger’s  eyesight  was  failing,  and  he 

increasingly  suffered  from  rheumatism.  He  retired to  his Westport  farm,  where  he  cared  for  his  apple trees and no doubt fondly recalled the rugged western mountains he had known so well. He died at the age of 76 on July 17, 1881.

Source: History Channel

History

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March 1�, ��1Saint Patrick dies, 1,550 Years AgoOn this day in 461 A.D., Saint Patrick, Christian missionary, bishop and apostle of Ireland, dies at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland.

Much of what is known about Patrick’s legendary life comes from the Confessio, a book he wrote during his last years. Born in Great Britain, probably in Scotland, to a well-to-do Christian family of Roman citizen-ship, Patrick was captured and enslaved at age 16 by Irish marauders. For the next six years, he worked as a herder in Ireland, turning to a deepening religious faith for comfort. Following the counsel of a voice he heard in a dream one night, he escaped and found passage on a ship to Britain, where he was eventually reunited with his family.

According  to  the Confessio,  in Britain Patrick had  another dream,  in which  an  individual  named Victoricus  gave  him  a  letter,  entitled  “The Voice of the Irish.” As he read it, Patrick seemed to hear the voices of Irish-men pleading him to return to their country and walk among them once more. After studying for the priesthood, Patrick was ordained a bishop. He arrived in Ireland in 433 and began preaching the Gospel, converting many thousands of Irish and building churches around the country. After 40 years of living in poverty, teaching, traveling and working tirelessly, Patrick died on March 17, 461 in Saul, where he had built his first church.

Since that time, countless legends have grown up around Patrick. Made the patron saint of Ireland, he is said to have baptized hundreds of people on a single day, and to have used a three-leaf clover--the famous shamrock--to describe the Holy Trinity. In art, he is often portrayed trampling on snakes, in accordance with the belief that he drove those reptiles out of Ireland. For thousands of years, the Irish have observed the day of Saint Patrick’s death as a religious holiday, attending church in the morning and celebrating with food and drink in the afternoon. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade, though, took place not in Ireland, but the United States, when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City in 1762. As the years went on, the parades became a show of unity and strength for persecuted Irish-American immigrants, and then a popular celebration of Irish-Amer-ican heritage. The party went global  in 1995, when the Irish government began a large-scale campaign to market St. Patrick’s Day as a way of driv-ing tourism and showcasing Ireland’s many charms to the rest of the world. Today, March 17 is a day of international celebration, as millions of people around the globe put on their best green clothing to drink beer, watch pa-rades and toast the luck of the Irish.

Source: History Channel

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Mar 2011Thursday, Mar 17, 2011

CV BLC3:45 PM

PT BLC8:15 AM

Friday, Mar 18, 2011Building Event

PT PTA ‘Me & My Guy Dance’7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Family Swim7:30 PM - 9:45 PM, Middle School

Sunday, Mar 20, 2011

Family Swim1:00 PM - 3:45 PM, Middle School

Monday, Mar 21, 2011

Visitation Committee & Education Center4:30 PM, Smith Clove

Middle School Book Fair

Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011

Middle School Book Fair

District Parentsteps @ SE7:00 PM

PT PTA7:00 PM

Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011

Middle School Book Fair

Superintendent’s Budget Recommendation7:00 PM, Education Center

Thursday, Mar 24, 2011

Middle School Book Fair

HS BLC2:30 PM, High School Rm 130

HS Junior Parent Post HS Planning7:00 PM. High School Rm 130

MS Evening Parent-Teacher Conference6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

SE PTA10:00 AM

Friday, Mar 25, 2011

School Closed

Superintendent’s Conference Day

Family Swim

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM, Middle School

High School Spring Musical

Production

Saturday, Mar 26, 2011

High School Spring Musical

Production

Odyssey of the Mind State

Competition

Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY

Sunday, Mar 27, 2011

High School Spring Musical

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Family Swim

1:00 PM - 3:45 PM, Middle School

Monday, Mar 28, 2011

PT Science Expo

Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011

MS Evening Parent-Teacher

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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday, Mar 31, 2011

PT Drama Club Performance

7:00 PM

SC Art Show Opening

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Teen Spotlight

Is Daylight Savings Really Saving?By Laura Bakst

Ever since 1918 people in America have been switching their clocks twice yearly, springing forward an hour at the start of spring and backwards an hour in the fall. The idea originated during World War I in effort to save fuel, and has been used at the discretion of state governments since. However, its current benefits  have  become  controversial,  and  some  states  choose not to participate, such as Arizona and Hawaii.

One major point of daylight savings time is the belief that it saves energy. It is argued that by turning on lights an hour later in places such as homes and at sporting events, electricity will be saved. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Energy, extending daylight hours saves about 1.3 terawatt hours of electricity, or a decrease in annual energy consumption of 0.02 percent in America.  However, the amount of energy conserved varies from state to state and can be as much as a one percent daily savings, as it is in California. 

Yet, some recent studies have stated that daylight savings  time does not ac-tually do much  to  save energy.   For example, University of Washington’s en-vironmental  economist  Hendrik Wolff  performed  a  study  on  daylight  savings time in Australia comparing areas that did and did not change the clocks. His 

results showed that participation in daylight  savings  time  did  reduce electricity  consumption  in  the evening, but  it  increased energy usage  each  morning,  canceling out the evening gains. 

Changing  the  clocks  also h a s been shown to impact the health of 

Americans. In a nationwide study, during the spring ahead period in the spring and summer, 

outdoor  activities  such  as  sports  and  recreational activities increase substantially and television view-

ing decrease. Yet Wolff says that this time change makes no  difference  in  these statistics as the amount of hours of daily light in each given  day  remains  constant,  regardless  of  daylight  savings. These  changes  in behavior could be accounted for by the changing of seasons. 

Furthermore, a chronobiologist at Ludwig-Maximilians University in Germany argues that our sleep patterns are based on light and darkness, and therefore we never fully adjust to the later hour of sunlight each night. Light in the morning ad-vances the body clock, but more light at night delays the body clock. This change helps to contribute to social jet lag, which is when a person’s actual sleep schedule does not match their optimal circadian sleep patterns. Long term effects of this, he argues, are decreased productivity, fatigue, and lowered immune system. 

Other considerations regarding daylight savings time include an additional hour each day for outdoor activities, chores, or play after school or work. Nev-ertheless,  this  means  that  school  children  may  be  waiting  for  the  bus  each morning before  sunrise. Additionally,  changing  the  clock  costs  businesses  a hefty price to adjust schedules and technological programs. Yet, I believe that most people appreciate being able  to enjoy  the extra hour of daylight  in  the warmer months of the year, and the negative effects presented are manageable and even avoidable. Happy spring!

Laura Bakst is a senior at Monroe-Woodbury High School. She spends her time writing, participating in various extra-curricular activities, and volunteering in the community. 

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and flexibility. Start with several daily  sessions of brief  (five minutes or  less) low-impact  activity  such  as  walking.  For  every  minute  of  activity,  take  three minutes to rest. Try to build up to a total of 20 minutes per day but don’t push it. If you start to feel too fatigued, rest, and stick with the more tolerable level of activity for a week or two before trying to advance.

You can incorporate simple strengthening and stretching exercises when you feel ready. Start with exercises that only require body weight for resistance such as wall push-ups or picking up and grasping objects. Go for a set of two to four repetitions to start, with the goal to build up to eight repetitions. As these exer-cises become easier, add resistance bands or light free weights. End every ses-sion with light stretching.

YOU CAN DO IT! People with CFS feel limited to enjoy the benefits of an active life. It won’t be easy to get started, but once you do you may be surprised how daily exercise can help you to reclaim your life. If you want to begin an ac-tivity program but don’t know how or where to start, a Prestige Personal Trainer can help you get off on the right foot. Don’t hesitate to call!

GET UP-GET OUT-GET LIVING!  SPRING IS IN THE AIR... TAKE IT IN! 

PRESTIGE PERSONAL TRAININGLORI OFFENHAUESER, PRESIDENT, Phone: 201-681-4822

Health & Wellness

By Lori Offenhauser

It is estimated that more than one million Americans have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), an illness defined as profound disabling fatigue  lasting six months or more plus at  least  four of  the fol-lowing:  impaired  memory  or  concentration,  sore  throat,  tender glands, aching or stiff muscles, multi-joint pain, new headaches, 

un-refreshing sleep, and fatigue following exercise or exertion.CFS was dubbed the “yuppie flu” in the 1980s, though now it’s well-known that 

the illness doesn’t discriminate based on age, race or socio-economic status. But it does tend to strike women more often, making them four times more likely to develop CFS than men. People in their 40s and 50s are most susceptible, though CFS can develop at any age, including during childhood and adolescence.

There is no cure for this mysterious illness. Over time the symptoms vanish for some people, while other individuals remain debilitated by the disease for years. Because the cause is largely unknown, treatment focuses primarily on relieving symptoms. But one of the best treatments—exercise—is diligently avoided by many people with it.

EXERCISE FOR ENERGY!If you suffer from CFS, you’ve probably experienced exercise intolerance in which even small amounts of physical activity worsen your fatigue and other symptoms. But research suggests that exercise helps improve fatigue, functional status and fitness. Not convinced? Some people with CFS have found that if they learn more about the benefits of exercise, they are more motivated to give it a try. Information alone may not lure you to the gym, but it may help you to consider making a change.

START LOW AND GO SLOW!Once you’ve decided to start an exercise program, talk with your physician. Chances are he or she will give you the go ahead and ample encouragement. Then, the key is to not overdo it. Many people mistakenly engage in a “push-crash” cycle of activity in which they go hard and soon after experience severe debilitating post-exertional fatigue. The trick is to slowly begin an exercise program and gradually increase intensity, duration or frequency. That may mean starting with activities of daily living such as getting out of bed, taking care of personal hygiene, cleaning the house or checking the mail. Back off before illness and fatigue are made worse.

As your physical-activity tolerance improves, begin a more structured exercise program that will eventually include cardiovascular training, resistance training 

“Work Out” Chronic FatigueDubbed “yuppie flu” in the 1980s - illness doesn’t discriminate

About Lori Offenhauser: Lori  started Prestige Personal Training & Corporate Fitness  (PPT)  in 1991. The Fitness ConnectionTM 1996, national referral network of personal trainers and massage therapists, and Prestige Boot Camp outdoor fitness camp for adults 2008 & 2009. Widely published in  magazines  and  newspapers,  Lori  has  also  appeared  on TV  in  Los Angeles,  Cincinnati,  and Westchester NY. She has endorsements from the Surgeon General’s Office and Ken Blanchard. Read more at www.woodburygazette.com  under Health & Wellness.

On March 17 everyone is Irish, and green will be seen throughout New York State. However, St. Patrick’s Day can be a dangerous holiday due the large number of impaired drivers on the road. 

Impaired driving continues to be one of Amer-ica’s most-often-committed and deadliest crimes and occurs frequently on St. Patrick’s Day – a holiday synonymous with drinking. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-tion (NHTSA), 44 percent of all traffic fatalities during St. Patrick’s Day involved a drunk driver. By comparison, 31 percent of fatal accidents in-volve drunk drivers each year as a whole.

“Drunk drivers share the road with you and your family,” says Allstate New York spokesper-son Krista Conte. “Even if you never drink and drive, you can help save lives by being a respon-sible party host, preventing friends and acquain-tances from driving drunk and reporting suspi-cious drivers.”

To protect New York families from drunk driv-ers this St. Patrick’s Day, here are some life-sav-ing tips from Allstate:

•  Don’t drink and drive. If you know you will be drinking alcohol, use a des-ignated driver or public transportation 

 •  If you spot an impaired driver on the highway, maintain a safe following distance and don’t attempt to pass  •  Report a suspected drunk driver immediately to area law enforcement from your cell phone or a pay phone. Give police as much information (i.e., license plate number, make, model and color of vehicle, direction vehicle is traveling, physical description of driver) as possible  •  When entertaining guests, be responsible yourself. It will be much easier to determine whether or not a guest is able to drive if you’re sober yourself  •  If your guests drink too much, arrange a ride with a sober driver, call a cab or insist they sleep at your home  •  When hosting a party, offer plenty of non-alcoholic beverages and serve food to help slow the absorption of alcohol  •  Stop serving alcohol at least one hour before the party is over and never pressure others to drink or rush to refill their glasses when empty 

This St. Patrick’s Day, Don’t Rely onAllstate Reminds Front Range Partygoers That Green Beer + Driving = DUI

DRUNK DRIVING FACTS:• Nearly half of the drivers and

motorcyclists involved in fatal car accidents on St. Patrick’s Day last year had an illegal blood alcohol content of .08 or above

• 63 percent of those impaired drivers and motorcyclists died in a crash

• In 2006, more than 13,000 people were killed in traffic crashes involving at least one driver or motorcyclist who was drunk

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Central Valley United Methodist Church12 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley, NY 10917     www.gbgm-umc.org

Come Worship With UsWorship: Sunday Morning at 9:30 amChurch School: Sunday Morning at 10:00 amFellowship Hour: Sunday Morning at 10:30 amCoffee hour and Adult Discussion Group following Sunday Worship.  Fellowship activities for children, youth and adults. Bible studies, Music concert series annually, Choir for youth and adults, Scholarships for Camp and College, Support for Local, National and World Missions.

Highland Mills United Methodist Church654 Route 32, PO Box 611, Highland Mills, NY 10930     www.highlandmillsumc.orgE-mail: info@highlandmillsumc.org     Phone: (845) 928-6177Pastor: Reverend Darlene Resling

Worship: Sundays @ 9:15 am     Praise and Worship: Wednesdays @ noonContemporary Praise/Worship Service: Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm  Men’s Bible Study: Saturdays @ 8:00 am

Monroe Temple of Liberal Judaism314 N. Main St., Monroe, NY     Telephone: (845) 783-2626 Rabbi Garry Loeb; Cantor Elana Schwartz

Worship ScheduleFirst Friday: an eclectic, intergenerational Shabbat experience for young families, singles, couples, and empty nesters. Held the 1st Friday of each month, it usually begins at 6:30 pm with a picnic or pot luck dinner, and is followed by an hour of interesting activities. An hour-long Kabbalat service then follows at 8:00 pmKabbalat Shabbat Services: Friday evenings at 8:00pm.  Shachrit Service: 10:00 am Saturday morning (unless otherwise specified), including Saturdays on which there is no Bar or Bat Mitzvah.  Tot Shabbat Service: 3rd Saturday of the month at 9:00 am. 

St. Patrick’s Church - Highland Mills448 Route 32, Highland Mills, NY 10930     www.stpatrickshm.org

Mass ScheduleSaturday Vigil: 5:30 pm     Spanish Mass: 7:00 pmSunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 pmWeekdays: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 amHoly Days - See Bulletin

CV United Methodist Church Plans EventsThe Steering Committee of the CV United Methodist Church met March 3rd to plan events for the next few months, including the Memorial Day float.

Greetings all, in the name of our Living Lord!!!Dates have just been finalized for our shared Ash Wednesday and Holy Week / Easter services. 

 Please add them now to your calendars,  and please plan on join-ing us!

Holy (Maundy) Thursday Thursday, April 21Mountainville UMC  7:30 p.m.

Good Friday Friday, April  22Mountainville UMC  7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunrise + breakfast Sunday, April 24 Highland Mills UMC  early!!! TBA

Easter Celebration Sunday, April 24Highland Mills UMC  9: 15 a.m.Mountainville UMC  11:00 a.m.

In addition, the Highland Mills Choir will be joining us at Moun-tainville in the choir loft for the Thursday / Friday  services.

We have  excellent music  from which  anthems will  be  selected.  PLEASE consider joining this group.  Let Pastor Darlene know if you hope to be a choir member on Thursday and or Friday so that we can plan the music and be in contact with you.

Blessings,Pastor Darlene

Christian Prayer Group for Monroe Woodbury High SchoolMoms In Touch InternationalMoms In Touch International (MITI), a non-denominational Chris-tian prayer group for Monroe Woodbury High School. Meets for one hour a week, flexible days and times.

Location: Roselawn Road.Please join me.Call Maria Sutz 928-8524 for details.

ThechurchcommitteeislefttorightRobinBurkhardt,KathyCarey,WandaHerr,KevinAbrams,EvelynMcKnight,ShirleyGerow.Allmettodiscussfuturecomingeventsin2011atCVUMCincludingtheparadefloatandOctoberfleamarket/SouperSaturday.

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King Cake Old Faithful, This is a French Canadian recipe, Gateau des Rois, which Acadians traditionally serve from Epiphany through today. It is different than the New Orleans style of King Cake.King Cake—also called Kings’ Cake, Gateau des Rois, Cake of Kings, or Twelfth Night Cake—is served from the feast of the Epiphany through Mardi Gras. Traditionally, a trinket is based in-side. In the U.S., the most common trinket is a small plastic baby to represent the baby Jesus. In European countries, the tradi-tional trinket is a bean.In the recipe below, you may swirl molasses cake batter with white cake batter to make a marble cake, or make the molasses cake alone.Yield: 9-inch square cake

INGREDIENtS1 cup mild molasses*1 teaspoon baking soda3 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 cup boiling water2 1/4 cups flour

DIRECtIONS: Mix molasses, baking soda, and butter in a large bowl. Add salt, ginger, and boiling water. Stir well and gradually blend in the flour. Stir until smooth. Pour into a buttered and floured 8- or 9-inch square cake pan (if pre-

paring marble cake, use a 9 x 13-inch pan and drop spoonfuls of each batter in alternate layers).

Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for about 30 minutes (45 min-utes for the marble cake), or until cake tests done.

Cool and frost with Fudge icing.Note: Blackstrap molasses is bitter, use mild grade molasses instead.

Visit Grandma Phoebe’s BakeryAt JONES FARMOur Bakery is named after Great, Great Grandma Phoebe. From the moment you walk in the fragrance of fresh baked goodies per-vades your senses and you know “this is baked from scratch”.

Our cookies muffins, cakes, and pies are well known in the sur-rounding area. The deadly carrot cake is legendary and the choc-olate  truffle  cookies,  have  been  known  to  make  our  customers moan! Apple cider doughnuts, granola, and apple crisp  just  like Grandma’s, are sure to please the most discriminating palate.

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