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Kumon Special Literacy Open House Event - March 3rd
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Mayor Wilson Announces His Candidacy For Congress In The 19th District of New York
Mayor Tom Wilson: “Congress is a dysfunctional mess. It’s time to fight for what’s
right – and that means creating jobs, rebuilding our infrastructure, and standing up
for the middle-class. Our district needs a leader, not a naysayer.”
January 10, 2011 -- TUXEDO PARK, NY -- Mayor Tom Wilson today announced his candidacy to represent New York families in the 19th Congressional District. Wilson, the Mayor of Tuxedo Park, took Congress to task for their do-nothing attitude that has lost touch with middle-class families.
Wilson remarked, “In these tough economic times, it’s outrageous that so many in Washington are more interested in bickering and naysaying than doing what’s right. They’ve lost sight of what really matters – creating jobs and competing in the global economy. Too many D.C. insiders are more interested in special tax breaks for oil and insurance companies – while opposing a payroll tax cut for middle-class families who need it the most. It’s time to bring common sense back to Washington. That’s why I’m running for Congress.”
Wilson knows what it’s like to take on the special interests and politics as usual -- firsthand. Tom became concerned with an irresponsible real estate development plan in the Hudson Valley – that would negatively impact the local economy and our shared sense of community. To fight for the rights of Hudson Valley families, Tom led a grassroots effort, forming Tuxedo Land Trust (TLT). The grassroots Trust was established not only to oppose hazardous and irresponsible development, but to
promote common sense, local growth -- low carbon, clean water, renewable energy – while preventing deforestation. TLT took on a multi-billion dollar developer and was credited with preventing the degradation of Hudson Valley’s major source of drinking water. Following this successful grassroots, community effort, Tom went on to become Tuxedo Park Trustee and ultimately Mayor, working to bring people together with a vision to grow our local economy with a strong, community-based approach.
“The more work I do as a Mayor, the clearer it is to me that Washington is broken. Families and small communities are getting squeezed by a heavy economic burden. We need creative solutions to help our communities thrive,” Wilson remarked, “In our villages and towns, there isn’t time to pander or finger-point. It’s about getting things done. Improving our infrastructure. Creating jobs. And balancing the budget – the right way. It should be no different in Washington.”
Contact Information:
Danny Kedem
Campaign Manager
919-259-6653
daniel.kedem@wilson19
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Young Naturalist Preschool Registration and Open Houses for Members and the Public
Next Steps To Reduce Tick-Born Diseases in Tuxedo Park
Click here to download the power point presentation
Happy 5th Birthday TPFYI
This month marks the 5 year anniversary of the TPFYI website. The Sponsors of TPFYI would like to take a moment and thank the community for their readership and their support in helping us to become a leading source of news and activity in both the Village of Tuxedo Park and the Town of Tuxedo.
Born out of political frustration, the FYI website has reconfigured and expanded itself over the years so that today it is not only a reliable and mature source for municipal news, but a community calendar, a local business directory, a compendium of vital statistics and forum for featuring the wide array of success and talents exhibited by many of our residents.
At TPFYI we strive to provide the community with timely, accurate and unbiased accounts of local events for the purpose of supporting an informed local population. It is our sincere hope that residents have come to rely on the site for all it has to offer.
We pledge to continue bringing you the best in timely, accurate and important news about the place in which you live.
Thanks for visiting TPFYI.com
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The Team at TPFYI
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Lyme Alert
Village of Montgomery Discussion Deer Control
Deer Facts for NY State
222, 798 deer were taken according to the DEC in NY State for 2009
Out of the 22 towns in Orange County there were a total of 8,793 deer taken
Tuxedo was 2nd to last taking 161 deer just underneath Port Jervis.
Orange County also took more than double and some triple the numbers of deer taken in any other county.
No wonder that Orange County has the highest Lyme disease rates. We have the most deer!
Howard Kilpatrick, Senior Wildlife Biologist from Connecticut, To Speak on Lyme Disease December 4 at 5pm*
Please come and listen to Howard Kilpatrick, Senior Wildlife Biologist from Connecticut
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Tuxedo Golf Club
126 South Gate Road
Hosted by Cami Fischer, Dana Farrington, Laurie Beard & Laura Marsh
RSVP by Friday, December 3rd to: camifischer@optonline.net
Howard Kilpatrick has been instrumental in assisting towns in Connecticut significantly reduce Lyme disease rates.
Mumford Cove a community in Groton, CT reduced their rates of Lyme disease by 83% by a safe and effective deer management program.
*For Village Residents Only
Proper Tick Removal
Tick's mouthparts have reverse harpoon-like barbs, designed to penetrate and attach to skin. Ticks secrete a cement-like substance that helps them adhere firmly to the host. If you find that you or your pet has been bitten by a tick, it is important to remove it properly.
Tick Removal Procedure:
1) Use fine-point tweezers to grasp the tick at the place of attachment, as close to the skin as possible.
2) Gently pull the tick straight out.
3) Place the tick in a small vial labeled with the victim's name, address and the date.
4) Wash your hands, disinfect the tweezers and bite site.
5) Mark your calendar with the victim's name, place of tick attachment on the body, and general health at the time.
6) Call your doctor to determine if treatment is warranted.
7) Watch the tick-bite site and your general health for signs or symptoms of a tick-borne illness. Make sure you mark any changes in your health status on your calendar.
8) If possible, have the tick identified/tested by a lab, your local health department, or veterinarian.
If the mouthparts break off in the skin - should I dig them out?
We have heard two competing opinions about this.
One viewpoint states that the mouthparts can cause a secondary infection, and should be removed as if it was a splinter.
Another viewpoint was shared with us by a pediatrician in a hyperendemic area. He states that parents can do more harm by trying to hold down a child and dig out the mouthparts with a needle. He instructs his families to leave the mouthparts, and that they will come out on their own as the skin sloughs off.
CAUTIONS:
- Children should be taught to seek adult help for tick removal.
- If you must remove the tick with your fingers, use a tissue or leaf to avoid contact with infected tick fluids.
- Do not prick, crush or burn the tick as it may release infected fluids or tissue.
- Do not try to smother the tick (e.g. petroleum jelly, nail polish) as the tick has enough oxygen to complete the feeding.
Children and Lyme Disease
Connecticut Coalition To Eradicate Lyme Disease
Tuxedo Lyme Disease Rates Double Those in Fairfield County
Lyme Disease: What You Need To Know
There is no denying the fact that Lyme disease is on the rise in the Village of Tuxedo Park. With an alarming number of new cases in both adults and children having been diagnosed in the last year alone, the time has come to educate ourselves on what is becoming a heightened risk in this community and what we can do to create awareness.
Some Basic Facts:
There are a number of excellent resources for learning about Lyme disease. Some of these include
The American Lyme disease Foundation: http://www.aldf.com/
Tick Management Handbook, written by renowned tick entymologist Kirby C. Stafford III, PHD
(Click here to watch a short video of Dr. Stafford outlining why deer management is a crucial step to managing tick born disease)
Under Our Skin – A gripping documentary about Lyme disease
A Guide To Managing Urban Deer written by Howard Kilpatrick, Senior Wildlife Biologist for DEP in Connecticut
http://tuxedolandtrust.org/lyme
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