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Treat Yourself

Life’s too short... so why not indulge?

I know I’m usually the first one to complain about winter’s length, but the truth of the matter is that time flies regardless of the season when you have children, a job, chores, bills and the other day-to-day responsibilites that go along with life.

This month, although a day longer than usual, is sure to pass in a blur of shoveling, dressing in layers and, hopefully, some skiing.

It is also a month with that most indulgent holiday Valentine’s Day. A day for lovers, and for loved ones, to express their feelings for each other with words, cards, gifts and gestures.

I propose that you also make it a holiday for yourself.

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One of my favorite things to do “just for me” is take an exercise class. I know, it may Jennifer seem odd that an hour of lifting weights and doing cardio is an indulgence, but that hour is a time where I only focus on the moment.

To me, indulgence is being able to set aside Momsense whatever worries have been occupying me and gain a sense of accomplishment for bettering myself, in this case, physically and mentally.

Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy eating fine food, sampling some wine and spending time with those I love.

But sometimes it’s spending time alone, with my own thoughts, taking a break from all the chaos, that seems decadent.

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or 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 8. This class demystifies the craft of chocolate making, and the only thing better than giving chocolates to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day is to make them yourself. Classes are priced at $45 per person including taxes and gratuities, class supplies (if interactive), meal (if classroom style), and all tasting wines.

French wines will be featured in a wine dinner on Feb. 22. Known for its award-winning food and wine, along with its world-class service, Mirbeau will also host a series of monthly wine dinners from January through November, exploring the wines of both local and international regions.

Wine Dinners include a 6:30 p.m. reception and a 7 p.m. dinner seating. Call 877-MIRBEAU for pricing.

Mirbeau Inn & Spa is located at 851 West Genesee St., Skaneateles. For more information visit mirbeau.com or call 685-1927, or toll-free at (877) MIRBEAU (6472328).

Valentine’s in the Forest features candlelit dinner, sleigh ride

Celebrate love and loved ones at Valentine’s in the Forest, and support the hard-working volunteers of the Nordic Ski Patrol, with a buffet dinner and live entertainment in the Skyline Lodge at Highland Forest. Dinners are scheduled from 7 - 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, February 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and Tuesday, Feb. 14 at a cost of $85 per couple.

Each evening begins with a complimentary Saranac beer, a cheese and vegetable platter and live entertainment followed by a candle-lit dinner which features carved roast prime rib of beef, oven roasted chicken and riggies with vodka sauce.

After dinner, horse-drawn sleigh rides will be offered to the Pioneer Museum for tours, photographs and a bonfire, or folks may choose to stay in the warmth of Skyline Lodge and dance the night away to the music of Mark Chatwin and Michael Sims.

Reservations are required and are now being taken for this popular annual event.

Highland Forest, an Onondaga County Park, is located off Route 80, 4 miles east of the Village of Fabius. For more information, call 683-5550 or visit OnondagaCountyParks.com.

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Ask the experts

What every parent should know when it comes to their child’s dental health February is National Children’s Dental Health Month , sponsored by the American Dental Association to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Below are answers to frequently-asked questions about child dental health, courtesy of two doctors from the office of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics for All Ages, 8106 E. Genesee St. in Fayetteville.

For more information on the American Dental Association visit ada. org. For more information about Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics for All Ages call 637-6961 or visit pediatricdent.com.

An orthondontic overview Q: Does thumb sucking affect oral health?

Dental health basics Q: At what age should parents first bring children to the dentist?

How often should they go?

Dr. Edward Robison is a Board Certified pediatric dentist who has been in private practice in Fayetteville since 1991. After graduating from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, he went on to complete his pediatric dental residency at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester. He currently serves as the Chief of Pediatric Dentistry at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center.

Dr. Robison: Parents should consider a first dental visit for their child when their first teeth begin to come in, or around their first birthday. Recently, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the American Dental Association (ADA) have highlighted the importance of establishing a “Dental Home” at this age in order to begin a thorough prevention program early in life. Factors such as oral hygiene, dietary practices, fluoride supplementation, oral and facial growth, and oral habits can be assessed in order to optimize the child’s oral and dental health. It is generally recommended that children continue with routine professional examinations every six months in order to best monitor the child’s health. In this way, any intervention or treatment can be provided at the best possible time. “First Visit by First Birthday” sums it up. Early examination and preventive care will help protect your child’s smile now and into the future.

Dr. Andrew Arcuri, DDS, MS, graduated magna cum laude from SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and completed his orthodontic specialty training at Temple Dr. Arcuri: Yes. It can University. He also has earned change not only the tooth a master’s in degree in oral position of the front teeth, but biology. He is an active memalso the upper and lower jaw ber in many professional growth/shape. The pressure organizations and attained the thumb exerts in heavy his orthodontic board certiDr. Robison: Many children lose their first baby teeth around six or seven years of age, (intense) habits pulls the upper fication from the American which is also about the time that they begin getting adult teeth. Most children later lose their teeth forward and pushes the Board of Orthodontics. last baby tooth around 10 or 11 years of age. More than the exact age that these events occur, lower teeth back. This can however, it is important to realize that there can be significant variability in this timing. Some lead to a significant protrusion on the upper teeth as well as narrowed maxilla (upper children enter kindergarten with baby teeth already missing. Others may finish first grade jaw). without losing a tooth and wondering when they will get their first adult tooth. The order Most of the effects of thumb sucking are reversible to a degree if the habit is stopped of teeth being lost and permanent teeth replacing them is more important than when they by age 4. Beyond that, orthodontic intervention is likely to be needed to compensate are lost.

If there is a significant disruption in the order of tooth loss and eruption, it may be for the jaw growth and tooth position changes. recommended to further evaluate possible causes. Missing teeth, extra teeth and pathology are some of the possibilities which are best addressed earlier, rather than later.

Dr. Arcuri: The reasons fall into two main categories: To improve the bite function and jaw growth.

Dr. Robison: Sealants are protective coatings that can be placed over grooves and pits When I evaluate a patient, I look at the upper and lower jaw growth and developof permanent and baby back teeth. The goal of sealing a tooth is to try to avoid decay ment first so I can come up with a customized braces treatment plan to improve the developing in these areas which are cavity prone. At our office, we recommend cleanfunction of each patient’s bite. We also need to look at the factors that contributed to ing out any areas to be sealed before placing the sealant in order to rule out a hidden the malocclusion (bad bite) in the first place. While we cannot control genetic factors, cavity.

This also optimizes the retention of the sealant, which is something that needs to there are developmental factors such as mouth-breathing habits that we can help with be checked at routine dental visits. It is important to know that sealants sometimes need if the patient is diagnosed properly during the initial orthodontic exam. maintenance, and they do not protect all surfaces of the tooth.

The patient or parents want to improve the “look” of the smile or facial development.

Several studies have shown a correlation between self-confidence and the patient’s smile esthetics. It makes sense that one of the largest driving forces for children or adults to pursue orthodontics is for improving the “looks” of their smile.

Dr. Robison: It is recommended to brush meticulously at least twice a day and also to floss Even if only one of those reasons is the primary driving force for a child to get daily between any teeth that directly contact a neighboring tooth. This means not only brushbraces, a customized plan will address both the function and esthetics. That means if ing for at least two minutes every time, but also cleaning all sides of the teeth and letting the you seek treatment to correct the function of the bite, there is an added benefit that the bristles reach the gumline where plaque is likely to reside. Flossing is also crucial to get where esthetics of the smile are corrected at the same time. toothbrush bristles are not able to reach. When there is direct contact between two teeth, unless you floss, there is a part of your tooth that is never getting cleaned. Plaque that remains between the teeth may result in cavities first detected on x-rays, but not noticed visually until Dr. Arcuri: Yes. Parents, grandparents, siblings, as well as more distant relatives can they are moderate to large in size. It is helpful to know that the more times children eat or give us both the “good” and the “not-so-good” teeth/jaw growth characteristics. Some drink throughout the day, the more opportunities that the bacteria in plaque have to produce of the more common genetic predispositions are missing teeth, crowding, narrow jaws, the acids that cause decay. The fewer snacks and beverages consumed through the day and overbites, underbites, and facial growth/development. When I evaluate a patient for the more times that one brushes, the better for the teeth. Because some individuals are more treatment, I always ask about the family history and the bites that they have. cavity prone than others, routine visits to the dentist are crucial to have professional recomSee Braces on page 4 mendations aimed to minimize dental decay and to optimize oral health.

Q: When do children typically lose their first tooth, and their last?

Q: What are the main reasons that children get braces?

Q: What are sealants?

Q: What regimen should children follow each day to keep their teeth healthy? What should children avoid in order to ensure dental health?

Q: Are crooked teeth genetic?

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Dr. Arcuri:There are many factors that determine an individual’s optimal time for braces. If the child follows the “average” ages for losing baby teeth, then we are evaluating for tooth eruption problems and jaw growth issues from ages 4-10 years old. We do not treat four year olds with braces. However, for thumb habits a behavioral modification coaching program or oral appliances that help break the more stubborn habits may be initiated.

For tooth eruption problems, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends a panoramic x-ray and orthodontic exam by age 7. Many impacted teeth can be avoided if a plan is in place to deal with it when caught that early. Braces are unlikely to be initiated this early (or they may be limited to a few permanent teeth for a short period of time), but an expander or space maintainer to help with jaw growth or preservation of space for permanent teeth to come in may be indicated.

The typical age range to initiate “full” braces is 11-13 years old. This usually starts when the child is close to losing the last baby molars or has just lost them.

Q:When are spacers needed?

Dr. Arcuri: Spacers are small rubber bands that are used to make room around molar teeth. They can be flossed into

place around molar contacts. Spacers are used to make space between teeth to allow metal bands (braces for molars) to be fit around a tooth at a subsequent visit.

They can also be used to push back on a permanent molar that has come in too far forward and has become “trapped” underneath a baby molar.

Q: Do wisdom teeth always have to be removed?

Dr. Arcuri:Wisdom teeth (third permanent molars) usually come in around ages 17-21 years old. Evolutionarily, they were an integral part of a human’s dentition (full set of teeth). In the “modern” human, there is a trend towards smaller jaw sizes, and with a softer/cooked diet, less of a need for a third set of molars to chew/grind our food.

That being said, while wisdom teeth are not needed from a functional standpoint anymore, we do have patients that do not need the third molars removed because their particular jaws have the room to accommodate them. If the wisdom teeth are causing pain/discomfort in any way, if they are impacted (caught up in the gums with no room to come in), or if it is too difficult for a patient to clean them being so far back in the mouth, those instances would lead us to refer to an oral surgeon to have them extracted.

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BIG SMILES! DURING CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH

Lawitts, Yates promote children’s dental health

Having a healthy dental record as an adult begins in our youth.

Developing healthy dental habits as a child is important, and Syracuse area dentists Dr. Karen Lawitts and Dr. Nancy Yeates have several tips for February, National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Infants should be seen by our office after the first six months of age, and at least by the child’s first birthday. By this time, the baby’s first teeth, or primary teeth, are beginning to erupt and it is a critical time to spot any problems before they become big concerns.

Conditions like gum irritation and thumb-sucking could create problems later on. Babies who suck their thumbs may be setting the stage for malformed teeth and bite relationships.

Primary and Permanent Teeth Every child grows 20 primary teeth, usually by the age of 3. These teeth are gradually replaced by the age of 12 or so with a full set of 28 permanent teeth, and later on, four molars called “wisdom teeth.�

It is essential that a child’s primary teeth are healthy, because their development sets the stage for permanent teeth. If primary teeth become diseased could crowd out spaces reserved for other teeth.

Space maintainers can sometimes be used to correct this condition, if it is spotted early enough.

Brushing Babies’ gums and teeth can be gently cleaned with special infant toothbrushes that fit over your finger. Water is suitable in lieu of toothpaste (because the baby may swallow the toothpaste). Parents are advised to avoid fluoride toothpastes on children under the age of 2.

Dr. Karen Lawitts, DDS, and Nancy Yeates, DDS, are located at 100 Intrepid Lane in Syracuse.

They can be reached at (315) 492-8138, or by visiting www.dentistsyracuse.com .

Dr. Willis at The Kid’s Dentist: More than 30 years treating children For many years the American Dental Association (ADA) has sponsored Children’s Dental Health Month in February. In an effort to examine children who have never seen a dentist, many dentists help to celebrate this month by offering some free care.

Good dental care begins at home with brushing at least twice a day and flossing at bedtime. These are the most efficient ways of preventing tooth decay and gum disease.

Regular professional check-ups have shown to prevent tooth decay, still the most prevalent disease in children. At the Kid’s Dentist in Liverpool, Dr. Robert Willis and his staff proudly state that over 90 percent of their patients are cavity-free.

The ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that your child be seen by a dentist by age one. The pediatric dentist in your area is available to examine and treat children from infancy to adolescence. He or she is a specialist trained in early childhood care, behavior modification, care for special needs children, sometimes utilizing mild to moderate sedation and, in some rare cases, hospitalization; about three out of every four pediatric dentists are trained in orthodontics.

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Fun Things To Do

Change Up Your Childs Winter Break With These Great Alternatives

Shades of Orange: Growing over five years with flying colors After five years of being in business, Shades of Orange “has turned into such a fantastic creative outlet for so many kids,” said owner Patti Stevens.

Shades of Orange provides an array of classes for all ages and adults, too. The studio also offers programs for special needs groups, art camps (also available during winter break) and birthday parties.

Stevens, an artist herself, has always had a great love for the arts and design so she wanted to open a studio that would offer a welcoming environment where kids could

express their creativity.

Shades of Orange is dedicated to supporting the fine arts in a creative, safe, learning environment that will encourage imaginative thinking as well as individual interests and skills; always with a sense of fun and wonder for children and adults.

Some Shades of Orange goers have been attending classes and workshops since it opened five years ago. Stevens says this has given her the opportunity to see several children grow as artists from the time they were four years

All about Bears, Bears and Bears at the Children’s Consortium You won’t see lions and tigers this month at the Children’s Consortium Drop In Play Center. Instead, it’s all about Bears, Bears, and Bears! Parents and their children are invited to enjoy play, stories, movement and songs every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Activities include: Making a kite for a bear-filled picnic; making homemade ice cream for a bear Birthday party; and a pajama party to celebrate winter hibernation. This month’s featured author is Frank Asch, au-

thor of Mooncake, Bear’s Bargain, and Happy Birthday Moon.

Each session is $5 per family, which includes a snack and a craft to take home. Afterwards, parents are invited to spend some time in the new Parent Resource Room.

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“I can see it happening,” Stevens said.

The classes include lessons on art mediums such as painting with acrylics and watercolors, clay sculpt and bake projects, all types of drawing, collage and many more.

Stevens encourages everyone to stop by and try out a class because everyone is an artist in his or her own way.

To learn more about Shades of Orange and to see the weekly class schedule, visit www.shadesoforangestudio.com, or call (315) 3784124. You can also email info@shadesoforangestudio.com.

So much to do at the Fayetteville Free Library…

Kick off Winter Break at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the “Fayetteville Free Library Fab Lab Open House.”

Don’t miss an informal opportunity for you to explore the Fab Lab technology, including the FFL’s MakerBot 3-D printers and PSP Super Computer!

Join us at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, for All-Around Gaming. Come over to a gaming tournament where you can earn fun prizes for playing video or board games.

Kids will be divided by age group and will compete to earn the best all around score.

Want to play just for fun? No problem, we have a place for that, too! There will be Hot Cocoa Party at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, so come chase away the winter chills with some hot cocoa, play games and make a craft, too!

At 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, children can “Make Your Own Comic” using the website Bitstrips on one of the library laptops. Please register for all of these programs by calling the Fayetteville Free Library at 637-6374, ext. 2.

Every day at the FFL, children can pop in to play on the 4-screen FFL Gaming Station and also check out an iPad, nook, Kindle or Samsung Galaxy Tab and take it home for one week. These are pre-loaded with apps, games and e-books. The FFL now has Nintendo DS, PS3, Wii and Xbox Kinect video games, as well as Blu-Ray movies for you to take home!

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Change Up Your Childs Winter Break With These Great Alternatives

Why not do arts and crafts during winter break?

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Visit your local A.C.Moore store, located in Clay and Dewitt. They offer free demos or “Make & Takes” on the weekend, for people of all ages.

A.C.Moore also hosts free field trips for schools, scouts, and other organizations, appointments can be made via fieldtripfactory.com/acmoore. In addition, their craft team offers a variety of classes and kids’ birthday parties. Have your child’s next party here!

A.C.Moore carries a variety of everyday low price craft items, including seasonal, floral, and art supplies. They now offer custom framing and have a dedicated craft team to help you with all your crafting needs.

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Change Up Your Childs Winter Break With These Great Alternatives

The MOST: one place, many adventures The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology is a great place to spend a blustery winter’s day. It’s always warm inside the MOST’s historic Armory Building location in downtown Syracuse.

At the MOST, people of all ages have the opportunity to come face-to-face with an amazing world of scientific discovery and be inspired to look for science in their every day world. Experience the cockpit of an F-16 in the Lockheed Martin Flight & Space exhibit, crawl through caves and dig for fossils in the Earth Science Discovery Cave, or climb head over heels in our 5-story Science Playhouse.

New in February will be a new interactive laser maze to Space Quadrant 2051 where the scenario is this: your bitter rival, interQuark Aerospace, has taken you captive. The escape pod is within your reach but lying between you

and freedom is your captors’ intricate laser security system. Good luck!

If you make it back to Earth from space, then you can prepare yourself for another adventure in the Bristol IMAX Omnitheater. Opening Feb. 18, “Born to be Wild” is a film focusing on the conservation efforts of two of the most dynamic African species: the orangutan and the African elephant.

The movie takes its audience to the lush land of Kenya, where workers are tirelessly protecting these species from poachers and an ever-changing world.

The MOST is an exhilarating place that brings science to the forefront of our world. The MOST may only be one place, but it offers many adventures.

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Everson offers kids’ art classes

The Everson Museum of Art is now registering children for Mix It Up! Art Classes. These Saturday morning classes are offered in a four-week session scheduled for March 3-24.

Classes are held from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Art Zone on the lower level of the Museum. Students will explore the Everson’s galleries and work with a variety of materials to create projects inspired by the museum’s collections and special exhibitions. All classes are taught by New York State certified teachers.

“We are excited to host these ever popular classes again this spring,” said Everson Curator of Education and Public Programs Pam McLaughlin, PhD. “The hands-on activities and variety of materials keep kids engaged throughout the entire class session.”

Registration is $75 for Everson members, $95 for non-members per session. To register contact Amy Goodall-Ayres agoodall@everson.org, or 474-6064 x 303.

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Kids’ Karnival at Winterfest will be sponsored by BVM Academy from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26.

Featured will be kids’ winter-themed games, snacks and prizes.

Saturday there will be face-painting from noon to 5 p.m., a balloon artist all day along with other special events. Sunday there will be a balloon artist all day and a raffle drawing. Prices for activities vary.

The event will be held at City Hall Commons atrium, across from Hanover Square, 201 E. Washington St. in downtown Syracuse. Call 263-1025 for more information.

Health & Nutrition

Heart healthy living

By Julie Mellen RD, CDN, CDE The American Heart Association has defined what it means to have ideal cardiovascular health, identifying seven health and behavior factors that impact health and quality of life. Known as “Life’s Simple 7,” these steps can help add years to your life: Don’t smoke; Maintain a healthy weight; Engage in regular physical activity; Eat a healthy diet; Manage blood pressure; Take charge of cholesterol; Keep blood sugar, or glucose, at healthy levels.

Phytoestrogens - substances in plants (like flaxseed) that have a weak estrogen-like action in the body. Studies suggest that flaxseed lowers the risk of blood clots, stroke, and cardiac arrhythmias. It may also help lower total and LDL “bad” cholesterol, triglycerides and even blood pressure. Flaxseeds can be ground up using a coffee grinder and added to just about anything.

Phytosterols - plant sterols that chemically resemble cholesterol -- and seem to reduce blood cholesterol. All nuts and seeds, including wheat germ, have phytosterols.

Carotenoids - heart-protective antioxidants in many colorful fruits and veggies.

Alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene are carotenoids.

Polyphenols - antioxidants that protect blood vessels, lower blood pressure, reduce LDL “bad” cholesterol. Some examples of foods rich in polyphenols include honey; most legumes; fruits such as apples, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, pomegranate, cherries, cranberries, grapes, pears, plums, raspberries and strawberries; and vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, celery, onion and parsley; red wine; dark chocolate; white tea; green tea; olive oil and many grains are sources as well.

Omega-3 fatty acids - found in fatty fish like salmon, herring and mackerel and alpha-linolenic fatty acids found in plant foods like walnuts, flaxseed, soybeans and canola oil help boost the immune system, reduce blood clots, and protect against heart attacks. They also increase good HDL cholesterol levels, lower triglyceride levels, protect arteries from plaque buildup, are anti-inflammatory, and lower blood pressure.

B-complex vitamins - like vitamin B-12 (folate) and vitamin B-6 protect against blood clots and atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Vitamin B-3 (niacin) helps increase HDL “good” cholesterol. Vitamins C and E are antioxidants that protect cells from free radical damage. Magnesium, potassium, and calcium help lower blood pressure. Fiber-rich foods help lower cholesterol levels.

Ways to improve your daily diet Eat plenty of colorful vegetables and fruit…in fact, make one half your plate fruit and vegetables. Vegetables and fruit are high in nutrients and fiber and low in calories.

Stick with fresh frozen or canned but stay away from those with added sugars, syrup, salt, cream or cheese sauces. Eat at least 4.5 cups a day Choose healthier fat choices- monounsaturated rich fats and polyunsaturated fats help improve blood cholesterol levels which can help decrease risk of heart disease and they may also help decrease the risk of type 2 Diabetes. These fats are mostly liquid at room temperature such as olive oil, canola oil, safflower oil, peanut oil, corn oil, nuts and seeds and omega 3- fatty acids found in fatty fish.

Limit unhealthy fats (saturated and trans fats) - saturated fats are mainly in animal sources of food. Trans fats occur naturally in some foods but most are made during food processing through partial hydrogenation of unsaturated fats. These trans fats are called industrial or synthetic trans fats. Synthetic trans fat can increase unhealthy LDL cholesterol and lower healthy high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. This can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Most fats that have a high percentage of saturated fat or trans fat are solid at room temperature. They include beef fat, pork fat, shortening, stick margarine and butter, whole milk dairy products and poultry skin.

Choose leaner protein choices- lean meats, low fat dairy, egg whites, fish ( especially those rich in omega 3 fatty acids- at least two 3.5-ounce servings a week ), legumes, soybeans and soy based products, tofu. Limit intake of high fat meats and processed meats such as cold cuts, hotdogs, sausage and bacon to no more than 2 servings a week. Limit fried and prepared breaded meats.

Switch to fat-free or low-fat dairy products – fat free milk and yogurt, lower fat or part skim cheeses.

Make at least one-half of your grains whole grains – whole-wheat flour, wholewheat bread, cereals containing five or more grams of fiber per serving, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, barley, buckwheat, oatmeal. Eat at least three one-ounce-equivalent servings a day.

Reduce sodium – compare sodium in foods and pick the lowest ones. Aim for less than 1,500 mg of sodium day. Reduce salt added during cooking or at the table, limit canned and processed goods, frozen meals. Look for lower salt herbs and spices to season foods.

Portion control – Enjoy your food but eat less, avoid oversized portions.

Drink water instead of sugary beverages.

Nuts, legumes and seeds: eat at least four servings a week.

Resources: WebMD Top Heart-Healthy Foods; American Heart Association, WebMD, MayoClinic.com, choosemyplate.gov.

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Stories with Sally. 10:30 to 11 AM. For Children 3 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No Registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.

Hot Cocoa and Snow—Snowshoe at the MAC. 10 to 11:30 AM. The white, winter carpet of fresh fallen snow captures the story of our hardy mammalian friends. Join our naturalist for a snowshoe through the forest and grassland to explore the lives of coyotes, foxes, mice, and more! Then, warm up inside with a cup of hot cocoa. *Fee including snowshoe rental: $5/child, $7.50/adult, $20/family; Fee without rental: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/family. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montezuma@audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah, N.Y. Painting and Drawing. Wednesdays, Feb. 1 – March 14 (no class Feb. 22), 3:45 to 5 PM. $20 members/$25 non-membersTeacher: Michael Schaaf Students will explore the art of painting and drawing during this session of art After School.

Inspired by the current exhibition. Students should dress for a mess. A multiple session/child (per household) discount is 10% off of total amount. Pre-registration is required. Payment is due at the time of registration. No refunds within one week of class start date. In the event there is a snow day for the Auburn School District, Art After School will be canceled. Call 2551553 to register today by phone or register online at www.myartcenter.org. The Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center is located at 205 Genesee St., Auburn, NY.

Thu Feb 2

Nook: The Simple Touch Reader & Nook Tablet Color. 7 PM. Bring your NOOK and explore the many features of our fabulous, easy to use eBook Reader. Please RSVP at the NOOK counter or call the store at 4492948. All events are free and open to the public. Events may change. Please call to confirm, 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.

Story Time. 10 AM. Barnes & Noble story times are always fun, filled with great books, silly songs and cool activities. Great for toddlers and preschoolers! Events may change. Please call to confirm, 449-2948.

Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.

Sat Feb 4

Miss Kelly’s Saturday Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. For children 4 and under, must be accompanied by parent or another adult.

Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus.

For more information, call 672-3661.

February Book & Bake Sale. 10 AM to 3 PM. The Friends will be selling baked goods, used DVDs and videocassettes, audiobooks, music CDs and books. There is a $2 bag sale from 1:30 to 3 PM. NOPL @ Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero.

699-2032. nopl.org.

The Stonecutter at the Open Hand Theater. AM. 11 Tashi, a lowly stonecutter, sees everyone else as having a better life and continually wishes to be more and more

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Mon Feb 6

Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.

Miss Kelly’s Saturday Story Time. 10

Tue Feb 7

Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.

Nook Tablet Color. 7 PM. Bring your NOOK Tablet or Color and learn about the many features of these dynamic interactive devices at this one-hour tutorial.

Please RSVP at the NOOK counter or call the store at 449-2948. All events are free and open to the public. Events may change. Please call to confirm, 449-2948.

Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.

Wed Feb 8

Positive Discipline.7 to 8 PM. Registration deadline: Feb. 1. $20 each or $30 for a couple. Discipline does not have to mean angry words, hurt feelings or physical punishment. This workshop aims to help parents understand some of the factors that motivate their child’s behavior in an attempt to identify and develop strategies for encouraging healthy, appropriate behavior and self-discipline. 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse. Register by calling 471-8331 or online at ChildrensConsortium.com.

Stories with Sally. 10:30 to 11 AM. For Children 3 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.

Thu Feb 9

Mom’s Club of East Syracuse. 9:30 AM. Montlhy gathering for kids and moms local to the area. Speaker topic: Home Organization. Manlius United Methodist Church. 111 Wesley St, Manlius. Free. 2895990. momsclubsyreastny.tripod.com/.

Story Time. 10 AM. Barnes & Noble story times are always fun, filled with great books, silly songs and cool activities. Great for toddlers and preschoolers! Events may change. Please call to confirm, 449-2948.

Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.

Fri Feb 10

Star Party: Venus, Mars, Jupiter 7 to 9 PM. Back up date Feb. 11. Join Bob Piekiel for great views of the winter skies and the area surrounding the constellation Orion, with its bright nebulae and clusters.

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For more information, call 673-1350.

Sat Feb 11

Miss Kelly’s Saturday Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. For children 4 and under, must be accompanied by parent or another adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.

Einstein’s Amazin’ Equation at the Open Hand Theater. 11 AM. Albert Einstein’s life was influenced by many events and the work of many scientists throughout history. Open Hand Theater creates simple delightful scenes where each concept in Einstein’s famous equation E=MC2 comes to life and each puppet scientist describes the ideas that led to their discoveries. The performance is fun, lively and thought provoking.

Tickets: $6 for children, $8 for adults Purchase at our box office: 476-0466. 518 Prospect Ave., Ash Street door, or online at openhandtheater.org.

Girl Scout Snowshoe Spectacular. 1 to 3 PM. Girl scouts of all ages are welcome to attend this exciting event that ill include snowshoeing, arts and crafts, games and activities. Then, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa! Fee: $10/scout includes snowshoe rental). To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 365-3588 or e-mail montezuma@audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah, N.Y. Valentine’s Day Storytime. 11 AM. Bring your love bugs to our store for a special Valentine’s Day Storytime featuring the adorable Plant a Kiss by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Other stories, activities and fresh-baked cookies will also be offered. Great for children 4 and up! Please call to confirm, (315) 449-2948.

Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.

Sun Feb 12

Open House for The New School, independent K-8. 2 to 4 PM. 5205 Jamesville Road, DeWitt. 475-6453. newschool-syr. org.

Mon Feb 13

Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.

Tue Feb 14

Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.

Sweetheart Snowshoe. 7 to 9 PM. Program for Adults.

Bring your Valentine for a romantic, lantern-lit snowshoe for two through the evening woods. Together, you’ll discover romantic notes hidden along the trail, and share some quiet, reflective time outdoors. Then, warm up indoors with hot drinks and decadent desserts. Get close, like winter chickadees at night. Limited to 20 couples, registration is required.

Snowshoes provided. Members $20/couple; nonmembers $30/couple. 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. For more information, call 673-1350.

Wed Feb 15

Stories with Sally. 10:30 to 11 AM. For Children 3 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus.

For more information, call 672-3661.

Thu Feb 16

Nook: The Simple Touch Reader & Nook Tablet Color. 7 PM. Bring your NOOK and explore the many features of our fabulous, easy to use eBook Reader. Please RSVP at the NOOK counter or call the store at 449-2948. All events are free and

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open to the public. Events may change. Please call to confirm, 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.

Home School Nature Series at the Montezuma Audubon Center: Citizen Science. 10 AM to Noon. Great Backyard Bird Count. The Great Backyard Bird Count takes place over four days in February each year. It’s very easy! Children will explore the habitat, life history, distribution and appearance of common backyard birds. Then, they will survey the birds around the Montezuma Audubon Center and report what they saw. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 365-3588 or e-mail montezuma@ audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah, N.Y. Story Time. 10 AM. Barnes & Noble story times are always fun, filled with great books, silly songs and cool activities.

Great for toddlers and preschoolers! Events may change.

Please call to confirm, 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.

Fri Feb 17

Home School Nature Series at the Montezuma Audubon Center: Citizen Science. 10 AM to Noon & 1 to 3PM. Great Backyard Bird Count. The Great Backyard Bird Count takes place over four days in February each year. It’s very easy!

Children will explore the habitat, life history, distribution and appearance of common backyard birds. Then, they will survey the birds around the Montezuma Audubon Center and report what they saw. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montezuma@audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah, N.Y. Hamilton Feud: The game continues. 7 PM. Hamilton Rotary challenges Hamilton Lion’s Club. Support both great community agencies. Tickets are $10 and available from a Rotarian, Lion’s Club member or by calling 824-420. The Palace Theater, Hamilton. www.palacetheater.org.

Sat Feb 18

Miss Kelly’s Saturday Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. For children 4 and under, must be accompanied by parent or another adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call (315) 672-3661.

The Greenhorns Documentary. 7 to 8:30 PM. The Greenhorns is the story of one young woman’s three-year scouting adventure into the changing landscape of American agriculture. Severine travels across America looking for the leaders of this movement – and she finds many of them—thousands of them. She finds that they are the pivotal entrepreneurial force in our nation’s shift to a sustainable food system. But she also discovers that this new corps of farmers faces daunting professional challenges. The Greenhorns sets forth the need and the strategies for all of us to assure the success of our new generation of farmers. $8 for members; $12 for nonmembers.

4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. For more information, call 673-1350.

Hot Cocoa and Snow: Great Backyard Birds. 1 to 3:40 PM. Birds can warm up our hearts even on the coldest, darkest winter day. Join our naturalist to learn how to identify your common backyard birds while snowshoeing through the forest and grasslands. Then, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa! *Fee including snowshoe rental: $5/child, $7.50/adult, $20/family; Fee without rental: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/ family.. No Fee. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 365-3588 or e-mail montezuma@audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah, N.Y.

Sun Feb 19

Third Annual Local Harvest Dinner. Savor local foods grown and produced in Central New York as you graze from station to station chatting with the hard working folks who provide this year round bounty. Grazing session one: 1 to 3PM. Grazing session two: 4:30 to 6:30 PM. $20 for members; $35 for nonmembers. Reserve tickets by Friday, Feb. 13. Call 673-1350 or email: info@baltimorewoods. org.4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus.

Mon Feb 20

Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memo-

rial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.

Nature’s Little Explorers: Under the Snow. 10 AM. Come read the book Under the Snow by Melissa Stewart and then go on a hike to see who has been stirring on a winter’s day. See if you can tell who has been walking by, and perhaps who is hidden below the piles of snow outside. Be curious like a kit fox. Dress warmly. For ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Members: $5/child; nonmembers: $8/child. 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus.

For more information, call 673-1350.

Naturalist Badge Day. 1 to 3:30 PM. Webelos scouts will complete the requirements for this badge by identifying and studying local birds and their habitats, discussing bird flyways and bird conservation. Interactive games and activities will be incorporated into the program. Fee: $7/scout. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montezuma@audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah, N.Y. Home School Expeditions: Tracks and Traces. 1 PM. Join us for a snowshoe hike and tracking walk. Learn the 3 Ps of tracking: place, pattern, and prints. Then we’ll go into the woods to see who has been out and about on this cool winter day. Be observant on the trail like a coyote.

Dress warmly. For children in grades 3-6. Members: $5/ child; nonmembers: $8 per child. 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. For more information, call 673-1350.

Tue Feb 21

Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.

Wild Winter Break Day Camp Feb. 21 to 24. Join us for Winter Break Camp in February for fun-packed days of discovery and adventure! $40/child/day. Registration forms and descriptions of each day’s theme are available on our website www.baltimorewoods.org. Pre-registration is required. Before and after care are available.

Space is limited so don’t miss out! 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. For more information, call 673-1350.

Nook Tablet Color. 11 AM. Bring your NOOK Tablet or Color and learn about the many features of these dynamic interactive devices at this one-hour tutorial. Please RSVP at the NOOK counter or call the store at 449-2948.

All events are free and open to the public. Events may change. Please call to confirm, 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.

“Down Home Hospitality” Goes To Bourbon Street. 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Sarah House will be hosting their third annual signature fundraiser “Down Home Hospitality.” This year, Down Home goes to Bourbon Street with a full out Mardi Gras celebration on Fat Tuesday. It will be held at St. Ann’s Church in Taunton. Hosted by Ted and Amy of 93Q, the evening will include Cajun and Creole inspired foods, beer, wine, Silent and Live Auctions, entertainment and fun! Sarah House is Central New York’s only adult Hospital Hospitality House. All proceeds from this event will help support operating expenses. This event is sponsored in part by Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA).

Tickets for the event are $50 and can be purchased by calling 475-1747, emailing sarahhouse@cnymail.com or by visiting the web at sarahhouse.org

Wed Feb 22

Stories with Sally. 10:30 to 11 AM. For Children 3 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call (315) 672-3661.

Winter Breakout! 9 AM to 4 PM. Winter break is here and the fun is heating up! Children ages 6-12 will enjoy a winter adventure program that includes snowshoe hikes, Winter Olympics, hands-on exploration, arts and crafts.

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Shade Grown Coffee House and Open Mic Night. 6:30 to 9:30 PM. The Montezuma Audubon Center hosts a coffee house/open mic featuring local music and talent. Come relax and enjoy the music or sign up to perform. The coffee house will feature a brief presentation on a open space preservation. No Fee. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montezuma@audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah, N.Y. Story Time. 10 AM. Barnes & Noble story times are always fun, filled with great books, silly songs and cool activities. Great for toddlers and preschoolers! Events may change. Please call to confirm, (315) 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.

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Sat Feb 25

Miss Kelly’s Saturday Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. For children 4 and under, must be accompanied by parent or another adult. Free. No registration required.

Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call (315) 672-3661.

Nature of Montezuma Lecture and Snowshoe: Get the Dirt on Montezuma.

1 to 3:30 PM. The Montezuma Audubon Center is proud to welcome Dr. Andrew Kozlowski, Associate NY State Geologist, for a talk about his current research in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Dr. Kozlowski and his colleagues have been studying Montezuma in an attempt to piece together its geological history.

What’s the scoop? Come find out! An optional snowshoe around Montezuma’s glacial features will follow the lecture. Fee for lecture only: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/ family. Fee including snowshoeing: $5/ child, $7.50/adult, $20/family. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 315-365-3588

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ma@audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah, N.Y. Expressive Art for You and Your Child.

2 to 3 PM. Registration deadline: Feb. 14. $25 for parent and child (age 5 - 8); includes materials. Art is a creative way to express feelings and bond with your child. This workshop is designed to foster creativity and build self-esteem in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Art provides a direct, gentle and effective way for parent & child to bond and communicate. Come explore art with your child! 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse. Register by calling 315471-8331 or online at ChildrensConsortium.com.

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Immaculate Conception creates a faith-ďŹ lled future, one student at a time. • Full Day Kindergarten • Pre-K - 6th grade • One of the top academic schools in a three-county area on NYS tests. • Spanish taught beginning in kindergarten • Instrumental & Vocal Music Programs • Hot Lunch Program • Art appreciation • Technology Classes integrated throughout the school

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Things Sister by Rosamund Lupton, a thrilling story of fierce love between siblings, Sister is a suspenseful and accomplished debut with a stunning twist. Please call to confirm, (315) 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.

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Fostering Self-Esteem. 4:30 to 6 PM. Registration deadline: Feb. 22. $20 each or $30 for a couple. Healthy self-esteem

can motivate a child to want to behave positively, as well as motivate a child to achieve all that he or she is capable of doing. This workshop explores the connection between a parent and child’s self-esteem with examples of ways to foster healthy self-esteem in children. 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse. Register by calling 315-471-8331 or online at ChildrensConsortium.com.

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Hot Cocoa and Snowshoe at Howland’s Is. 10 AM to Noon. Snowshoers will be led around Howland’s Island, one of the wildest places in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, to enjoy the beauty of this

winter wonderland. Afterwards, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa at the Center. *Fee including snowshoe rental: $5/child, $7.50/ adult, $20/family; Fee without rental: $3/ child, $5/adult, $15/family. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montezuma@audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah, N.Y.

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