When the temps get hot, the hot get into the water. Pictured at right, Bellevue swimming pool lifeguard/swim instructor Erik Bauer gives some pointers to Caitlyn and Jake Streza of Bellevue during Wednesday’s heat wave.

Sharon Woods Sharon E. Woods, 60, of Avalon, died Thursday, March 31, 2011. She is survived by two daughters, Melissa Slepski and her husband Thomas Streiff and Shannon Slepski; two brothers, Charles D. Woods and his wife Marylyn and Ronald J. Woods; her granddaughter, Jaedyn Slepski; her former husband, Glenn Slepski; and nieces and nephews. Friend were received at McDonald-Linn Funeral Home, Avalon, where services were held on Sunday. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Edward Pritchard

Today's the day I've been waiting for. I can hardly wait until my feet hit the floor. My clothes are ready, they're cleaned and pressed. In a few short moments I will be dressed. Down to the kitchen to get something to eat. Should I have cereal, or a breakfast treat? from "Today's the Day! My New Shoes"

A quote from Confucius tells us, "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life."

It is a philosophy with which Dean Smith of Ben Avon wholeheartedly agrees, and he stands as a living example of its truth.

"My hobby and my life's passion is my job," he says.

Especially during the last five months, which is how long it's been since Smith opened his martial arts school, the Dojo, on North Balph Avenue in Bellevue.