Press-Republican Lifestyles 2012-05-30T06:38:22-04:00 urn:uuid:d42af801-6993-46a3-8c9f-2dc90a2452c2 Healthier meals forĀ seniors By FELICIA KRIEG, Press-Republican urn:newsml:201156:s 2012-05-30T03:26:59-04:00 <p> Plattsburgh State has been working with a community agency to provide healthier meals to seniors.</p> Mother instilled love for British heritage, language By SUSAN TOBIAS, Pinch of Time urn:newsml:229976:s 2012-05-30T03:26:44-04:00 My mother has made sure we know and experience the English customs and we love them, Susan Tobias writes. Health Department predicts heavy tick season By JEFF MEYERS, Press-Republican urn:newsml:190129:s 2012-05-29T03:26:59-04:00 People can take precautions to prevent Lyme disease infection, including wearing proper clothing, using insect repellent with DEET and checking for ticks on the body whenever in an area where ticks may inhabit. Health Notes: May 29, 2012 -- urn:newsml:202380:s 2012-05-29T03:26:53-04:00 Parkinson's support group to meet; Open house planned at Wilmington practice; Blood drives set; Grants available for area health programs; Patient-controlled epidurals new option for moms at AMC. Master gardeners to sell perennials, offer growing advice By FELICIA KRIEG, Press-Republican urn:newsml:184211:s 2012-05-28T03:26:59-04:00 <p> More than 30 varieties of plants will be available for purchase at the Cornell Cooperative Extension&#39;s sixth-annual perennial sales June 2 and 9.</p> Book Briefs: May 27, 2012 -- urn:newsml:191278:s 2012-05-27T03:28:30-04:00 <p> Author on hand for book signing June 9; Sherman Free Library planning June sales.</p> Robotics a focal point for upcoming Museum Days By JEFF MEYERS, Press-Republican urn:newsml:193737:s 2012-05-26T03:26:59-04:00 The Champlain Valley Transportation Museum will present information on building robots with the popular LEGO building blocks during the upcoming Museum Days Weekend, to be held June 2 and 3. Family Fare: May 26, 2012 -- urn:newsml:195459:s 2012-05-26T03:26:44-04:00 Frankie Garrow Fun Run June 2; Hospice planning memorial service; Support group for widows meets May 30; BOPA poster-contest winner announced; Early Intervention council meets May 30; Event allows public to play with technology; Junie B. to make stop in Lake Placid. St. Mary's Bazaar kicks off tonight ASHLEIGH LIVINGSTON urn:newsml:pressrepublican.com:20120525:SpecialSections_05_30_34_6:s1 2012-05-25T03:26:59-04:00 <p>In addition to rides, games and food, this year's event will feature a performance by Slab City Band and a chance to win a 2012 Ford Focus SE Sedan.</p> Crown Point church celebrates milestone urn:newsml:pressrepublican.com:20120525:SpecialSections_05_30_34_6:s2 2012-05-25T03:26:56-04:00 <p>The First Congregational Church of Crown Point is honoring its longtime organist.</p>