Yikes...food labels

You can't just sit down and eat dinner anymore!

1. Calorie Free-Fewer than 5 calories per serving.
2. Light (Lite)-1/3 less calories or no more than 1/2 the fat of the higher-calorie, higher-fat version; or no more than 1/2 the sodium of the higher-sodium version.
3. Fat Free-Less than 0.5 gram of fat per serving.
4. Low Fat-3 grams of fat (or less) per serving.
5. Reduced or Less Fat-At least 25% less fat per serving than the higher-fat version.
6. Lean-Less than 10 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat and 95 milligrams of cholesterol per serving.
7. Extra Lean-Less than 5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, and 95 milligrams of cholesterol per serving.
8. Low in Saturated Fat-1 gram saturated fat (or less) per serving and not more than 15% of calories from saturated fatty acids.
9. Cholesterol Free-Less than 2 milligrams of cholesterol and 2 grams (or less) of saturated fat per serving.
10. Low Cholesterol-20 milligrams of cholesterol (or less) and 2 grams of saturated fat (or less) per serving.
11. Reduced Cholesterol-At least 25% less cholesterol than the higher-cholesterol version, and 2 grams (or less) of saturated fat per serving.
12. Sodium Free (No Sodium)-Less than 5 milligrams of sodium per serving, and no sodium chloride (NaCl) in ingredients.
13. Very Low Sodium-35 milligrams of sodium (or less) per serving.
14. Low Sodium-140 milligrams of sodium (or less) per serving.
15. Reduced or Less Sodium-At least 25% less sodium per serving than the higher-sodium version.
16. Sugar Free-Less than 0.5 gram of sugar per serving.
17. High Fiber-5 grams of fiber (or more) per serving.
18. Good Source of Fiber-2.5 to 4.9 grams of fiber per serving.

Views of Jordan...

What do you think about the different views of Jordan?

1) In the rain? Is the village romantic? I think mysterious.
2) In the snow? I see Jordan as old fashioned when it's covered in snow.
3) A sunny, hot August day? Lazy? Does the village look like a canal village in the summer with boats navigating east and west?
4) On an autumn day? Jordan looks like a field of corn waiting to be harvested.

Share your thoughts.

By the way today in Jordan it is pouring rain, kind of warm but really dreary...........and mysterious. Do you think there might be some scary stories about Jordan?

Walking tour..

There is a plan for a self-guided walking tour in and around the Village of Jordan. Partial funding was through a federal grant however the funds for the balance have not been obtained yet. The plans are still in place. The hope is that we can obtain full funding. With the current economic climate in the country and New York State it isn't likely money will come through this year.

The tour will follow along the Canalway Trail, swing by several historic structures in the village. The hard part of creating such a trail is that Jordan has so many historic sites. The committee had to pick and choose which ones to include, not an easy job.

Business in the area

Did you know we have our own chamber of commerce in the Jordan-Elbridge area?

The Greater Jordan-Elbridge Chamber of Commerce represents businesses in Elbridge, Jordan, Peru and surrounding areas.

The JE Chamber produces an annual business directory, has a great website, hosts monthly member dinner meetings with guest speakers, sponsors Dollars For Scholars, hosts numerous programs to help needy families in our community, organizes a food booth at the Jordan Fall Festival and much more.

Providing contact information about business members the directory is a great tool to have near the telephone at home, in the office and in the car.

The monthly meetings offer business owners the opportunity to network with other business owners. A great time to share your success stories and not-so-successful stories with each other. Non-members are welcome to the monthly member meetings.

You might be surprised to see how many businesses we have and the several different products and services offered in our community.

Support Local Business.....visit www.Elbridge.com

Jordan, New York

Jordan is located at 43°3′57″N 76°28′22″W / 43.06583°N 76.47278°W / 43.06583; -76.47278 (43.065779, -76.472915)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.0 km²), all of it land.
The village was formerly located on the Erie Canal, which has been re-routed farther north. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) passes north of the village, but there is no interchange at all in the town.
Skaneateles Creek flows through the village. The Jordan Aqueduct still stands where the Erie Canal crossed Skaneateles Creek.
Jordan is by the junction of New York State Route 31 and New York State Route 317.

Any questions?

Jordan Fall Festival Greased Pole Climb.

Fish dinners now availabe....

.....on Fridays during Lent at the Jordan BIG M. Available from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Hurry because I think they will be selling out quick. I'm told you can call your order in.

Another local news bite. The JE Language club is holding a Spring Craft Fair on April 4th at the Elbridge Elementary School. They currently have space to rent for artists and crafters. Go to http://www.jordanny.com/ , follow the link for the contract and application.

Another sign of Spring ------ the chipmunks are out and ravaging the bird feeders.

Memorial Day is coming!

It's time to start making plans for different events over the summer.

Beginning with the start of summer plan to attend the Jordan Memorial Day Commemoration, Parade of Bands and Massing of the Bagpipes Monday May 25, 2009.

Entries to the Parade of Bands can be handled via email to KBushJr@twcny.rr.com

Watch the day grow at http://www.jordanny.com/