Your Hometowne August Issue

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READ WHAT OUR LOCAL EXPERTS ARE SAYING…Amy Aldrich, State Farm Insurance - Save money by insuring everythingin one placeBurnt Hills Optical - Get ready for schoolCheap Geek - Getting infected with Spyware and VirusesDr. Maggs - Acute injuriesChris Nyhan, Edward Jones - What is Wallstreet?Kerker & Gleeson P.C., - Collaborative Practice, the team approach to solving marital problemsMary Laviano, Realty USA - Selling your homePadgett Business Services - Can you deduct childcare?Precise Fitness - Make today a good daySzymczak & Evans Family Dentistry - What is a crown?Verity Water - August is National Water Quality Month

Business is good in Your Hometowne!

Over the past 2 months thegrowth in our community hasbeen extraordinary! While thenay sayers sit paralyzed in frontof their TV's dwelling on thedoom and gloom theentrepreneurs in our community are not going to let theonslaught of negativity crush their American spirit.

Foods and Frostings just moved into the Glenville Plaza offeringpastries you would expect to find in Saratoga and gourmet mealsto take home that will make your mouth water. We have alreadysampled their chocolate silk, made with Belgium chocolate,cannolis stuffed to perfection, Chicken Marcella that was tenderand flavorful and a Tropical Shrimp salad that was fresh andloaded with shrimp and pineapples.

The Burnt Hills Plaza has 3 new tenants. Wendy Nails justopened this week, the shop is clean and neat and pleasant to bein. I had a pedicure on Sunday, comfortably sitting in a brandnew massage chair, feet soaking in a beautiful colored bowl.Wendy took her time, trimming and massaging my feet andmaking me feel so relaxed. Personally I am thrilled to have a nailsalon in Burnt Hills!

Ted Nayden Designs Custom Tattoo also opened in Burnt HillsPlaza. Ted's shop is state of the art offering custom ink work. Hisexperience goes back to Spaulding and Rogers, one of the premiertattoo equipment manufacturing companies in the country.

Nadine' Permanent Makeup, another Burnt Hills Plaza tenantoffers Hairstroke Eyebrows. Upper and Lower Eyeliner, Skin andScar Camouflage, Eyelash Perming and other enhancements. Iperused her portfolio and was amazed at the quality of her work.She uses all natural pigmants and her shop is spotless.

Terry's Floors, although not new to our area has a brand newlocation, guess where? Burnt Hills Plaza! That corner is bustlingwith new business. Terry not only owns the store but he does theinstallations. Terry and Nancy grew out of their location down on146A and tripled their showroom space by moving to the Plaza.

Awakening Hair Salon, new on Rt 50 Glenville will be having agrand opening on Saturday August 14th. Ida and her daughterVictoria decided to go into business together and are offering afull service hair salon. The salon is all new and offers easy parkingand a comfortable atmosphere.

All of these businesses are advertising in this issue. Please look fortheir ads to find out more and stop at their places, remember theyare investing in our community. They have occupied emptybuildings, put on fresh coats of paint and are waiting for you tomake it all worthwhile by patronizing their shops and stores.

Be safe this summer and tell your family you love them,Cheryll and Paul Hill

Comments and Input – Paul and Cheryll 280.5260Advertising – Cheryll [email protected] or 265.1105Photography – Paul [email protected] Graphic Design – Karen Garrison 883.3872

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THE PROMISE OF A GOOD DAYYou start each morning with the promise to be "good"today.You'll refuse the baked goods at the office. You'llspeed past that fast food place at lunch. You'll turn ablind eye to the vending machine in the mid-afternoon. And you'll pass on the ice cream afterdinner.

But… you hadn't counted on the fact that a box of your favorite donutswould be sitting in the break room. Or that co-workers would invite you tojoin them for fast food place at lunch. Or that your special someone wouldcome home with a pint of Coffee Heath Bar Crunch.And as you get into bed each night you tell yourself that tomorrow will bedifferent. But tomorrow comes with its own set of special circumstancesand temptation gets the best of you once again.We live in society where food temptations are everywhere.

• Walk through a store and you'll see the unhealthy food itemsdisplayed front and center.

• Turn on the TV and you'll be assaulted with commercials for fatteningfoods.

• Open a magazine and you'll notice glossy pin-ups of sugary snacks.Temptation doesn't need to have the upper hand on you anymore. It's timeto fight back using your most powerful asset: your brain.Your mind is an amazing thing. Once it is made up about something it isnearly impossible to change it. Using the technique below, you will soonfind that healthy food is your favorite food.STEP ONE: Create a Strong Negative Association with all the BAD STUFF.Every time that you encounter tempting food items focus on a list ofnegatives.What do you dislike about tempting food?

• It makes you unhealthy. • It causes weight gain. • It drains yourenergy. • It kills your confidence. • It degrades your quality of life. • It hurtsyour love life.STEP TWO: Create a Strong Positive Association with all the GOOD STUFFWhat do you love about healthy food?

• It makes you healthy. • It causes weight loss. • It boosts your energy.• It builds your confidence. • It improves your quality of life. • It

enhances your love life.Immerse yourself into the world of healthy food. Browse the aisles of anatural food store. Walk through a farmer's market. Bring healthy snacks towork. Clear your kitchen of anything unhealthy. And temptation willbecome a thing of your past. Regular exercise makes it easier to eathealthy. Just as healthy eating makes you more likely to exercise. It's thedomino effect. When you begin to make a positive change in one area ofyour life other areas will soon follow.Would you like to get that domino effect started in your life? Call or emailtoday for a fitness program that will quickly transform your body. I'malways available to help.

Send an email to [email protected] or call 424-7878 or to set up your free consultation.


The cost of a cellular phone in 1984:

$4,195


Switzerland hasn’t gone to warwith another country since 1515,

they took a horrific beating at the

Battle of Marignano and have embraced

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ARE YOU READY?The first day of school is just around the corner,and most parents are busily making their waythrough a list of “to-dos”: school clothesshopping, appointments for immunizationsand physicals, and trips to the store for pencils,pens, paper and all the other “must-haves” forthe classroom-all with the intention of gettingstudents Ready for School.Is a visit to the optometrist on your list? A

comprehensive eye examination for students is one of the most important“to-dos” and yet one that is often overlooked. Without an eye exam, manychildren have vision problems that remain undiagnosed, and may even bemisdiagnosed as a learning disorder.Seeing is our dominant sense and our primary source for gatheringinformation in learning. Vision problems can have a profound effect on howwe learn. Many children who experience academic difficulty may have avisual dysfunction in addition to their primary reading or learningdysfunction. These conditions are treatable.When we read, we need to aim two eyes at the same point simultaneouslyand accurately focus both eyes to make the reading material clear, continueor sustain clear focus, and move two eyes continually as a coordinated teamacross the line of print.Writing is similar, but almost works in the reverse order to reading. We startwith an image in our mind and code it into words. At the same time, wecontrol the movement of the pencil while continually working to keep thewritten material making sense. Throughout all this, we focus our eyes andmove them together just as in the reading process.Complicated visual procedures are involved in both reading and writing. Aproblem with any or all of the visual parts of the processes described abovecan present difficulties in some way with reading and/or writing.Children should be referred for a comprehensive eye exam whenever visualsymptoms are noticed or if they are not achieving their potential. Many ofthese vision problems will not be detected during a school vision screeningor limited vision assessment as part of a school physical or routine pediatrichealth evaluation.

For more information contact Kristen Cameron Burnt Hills Optical, 793 Rt. 50 Burnt Hills, 399-6130

or online at www.burnthillsoptical.com.Burnt Hills Optical was established in 1988 by Jean Bergstrom and

continues as Jean had planned under the leadership of Kris Cameron.The principles of superb patient care and service on which

Jean based her business remain unchanged.“We care for people - not just their eyes.”

AUGUST SCHEDULESaturday August 7th - 7:00 PM

Sensamaya ~ Latin Jazz & Funky SalsaSponsored by Price Chopper

Sunday August 8th - 7:00 PM The Wister Quartet ~ Classical

Sponsored by The Dennis Madden Family

Wednesday August 11th - 7:00 PM The Refrigerators ~ Dance

Sponsored by Scotia Glenville Dental Center

Saturday August 14th - 7:00 PM Dyer Switch Band ~ Bluegrass

Sponsored by Alpin Haus

Sunday August 15th - 7:00 PM Italian Night featuring TS Ensemble

Sponsored by 1st National Bank of Scotia

Wednesday August 18th - 7:00 PM Electric City Chorus ~ Barbershop

Sponsored by Buhrmaster Energy Group

Thursday August 19th - 7:00 PM Our Own Productions "The Wiz"

Sponsored by Scotia Firestone

Friday August 20th - 7:00 PM Our Own Productions "The Wiz"

Sponsored by Schenectady County

Saturday August 21st - 7:00 PM Our Own Productions "The Wiz"

Sponsored by CDTA

Sunday August 22nd - 7:00 PM Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company ~ Modern Dance

Sponsored by Rowledge Insurance

Wednesday August 25th - 7:00 PM Rymanowski Brothers OrchestraSponsored by Town of Glenville

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"The hardest thing in lifeis to know which bridge

to cross

and which to burn."

- David Russell

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Established in 1966 by Robert Van Vorst, the current ownerGary Kelly has been a part of the business since1981, incorporating it in the late 80's andfinally purchasing Village Paint in1991.Times were not easy in the 90's, dealingwith a struggling economy whilecompeting with chain stores and theemergence of the “big box” stores whocontinue to threaten the local businesspeople who are the heart and soul of anycommunity.It was a time to reinvent the wheel and give the customer a betterchoice by providing a personal touch unheard of in the corporateenvironment, Village Paint KNOWS your home, room by room,your colors are stored into their computer base, giving Gary andScott all they need to help you in your color selections with a fullline of Benjamin Moore paint.A dealer of this line for over 44 years, Village Paint is this area's

Benjamin Moore's Signature Store, providing a shopping experiencesecond to none.Their focus has been catering to the custom contractor and the “do

it yourself” shopper understanding that a largepart of the retail market is driven by the femaleconsumer.With that in mind, Village Paint provides acustomer selection area where you can sit back andrelax while browsing the color pallets andbrochures. Village Paint will assist you every step ofthe way, helping you make the right choice. Peaceof mind is what you will find when you let VillagePaint assist you with your decorating choices.

Now in their second generation Village Paint is moreforward focused than ever and along with Benjamin Moore arecommitted to going green with cutting edge products that deliverthe best performance and durability on the market today.Village Paint knows the customer has high expectations andcontinues to work hard to meet those expectations with customerservice second to none.Visit them soon and experience the difference.In addition to paint, and painting supplies stop in and talk to Garyor Scott to discuss your carpeting and wall covering solutions.

www.villagepaintltd.com146 Mohawk Avenue Scotia

518.393.0358

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Who could it be?He was voted the outstanding athlete of the first half of the 20th century in 1950,

three years before his death. Born in the Indian territory of Oklahoma, his Native American name was “Wa-tho-huck” which means “Bright Path.” He excelled in football, hockey, swimming and

track at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. In 1912, he was on the Olympic team for track and field.Today, there is a town in Pennsylvania named for him.

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INVEST IN BUSINESSES - NOT WALL STREET If you’re an investor, you might be shaking your headin dismay after looking at your investment statementsfrom the last few years. In fact, you might even bethinking about giving up on "Wall Street" altogether.But before you do, consider the following story.Two typical American children, Mary and Michael,

begin their day with a hearty breakfast of oatmeal produced by QuakerOats, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, based in Purchase, New York. At school, theywork on a computer, using a Windows operating system produced byMicrosoft, based in Redmond, Washington. Upon returning home, they dotheir homework under a lamp containing light bulbs produced by GeneralElectric, headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. That night, their parents,pressed for time, take them to McDonald’s, whose corporate office is inOak Brook, Illinois, and the children eat Happy Meals and drink Cokes,produced by Coca-Cola, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Before going to bed,Michael and Mary wash up with Ivory Soap and brush their teeth withCrest toothpaste, both produced by Proctor & Gamble, based in Cincinnati.You get the picture. None of these businesses are anywhere near WallStreet - and when you invest in them, you’re not investing in “WallStreet,” which is really just a shorthand term for our system of tradingstocks. Unfortunately, many people seem to think they are actuallyinvesting in the system itself, rather than in individual businesses, so whenthey repeatedly hear that “it’s been a wild day on Wall Street,” they startbelieving that the very act of investing has become too risky for them. Butthat’s not the case. As you can tell by their products, the companiesmentioned above are likely to be around for a long time - or at least untilpeople stop using computers, washing their hands and eatinghamburgers.Does that mean that the stock prices of these types of companies will justkeep climbing? Of course not. These businesses, like all businesses, will gothrough good and bad periods, and their stock prices will reflect these upsand downs. But here’s the key point: Barring an unforeseen calamity ofepic proportions, there always will be businesses in which you can invest.And if you buy quality companies, and hold them for the long term, you’regoing to increase your chances for success.So when you’re considering your investment strategy, don’t worry abouttoday’s turbulence on “Wall Street.” Instead, look at tomorrow’s prospectsfor the companies in which you’re interested. Are their productscompetitive? Do they belong to an industry that is on the ascent or thedecline? Do they have good management teams? Have they beenconsistently profitable over the years? By answering these and other keyquestions, you should be able to get a good sense of whether a stock is agood investment candidate. By thinking more about the individualbusinesses in which you might invest, and less about “Wall Street,” youcan become a more focused investor. And, over the long term, that focuscan pay off for you.

Christopher Nyhan is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments.

He can be reached at (518) 399-5087 or 801 Saratoga Road (Route 50) Burnt Hills, NY 12027.

The average homeowner spends three days a year

waiting for repairmen to arrive.


It only takes a combine harvester

9 secondsto harvest enough wheat to make

70 loaves of bread.

THE WORLD IS A LITTLEBRIGHTER WITH A SMILEWe all know what a crown looks like on yourhead, just look at the Burger King, but whatabout when a crown goes on your tooth?Crowns are also known as caps. The dentistshapes your tooth and creates a model thata lab uses to create your crown. The laststep is to cement the cap in place over the

prepared tooth to protect it.Crowns are needed when a large portion of the tooth has been lost. Toothstructure can be lost when a cavity is very large and a big filling is needed.This is particularly true when the cavity is so large that root canal treatmentis necessary. Tooth structure can also be lost due to trauma or severe wearcaused by grinding.Grinding over a long period of time not only wears away tooth structure,but can also cause fractures. Fractures need to be stopped because justlike a crack in your windshield, they can get larger over time. If thefracture is caught soon enough the tooth can be saved. Should the crackcontinue onto the root structure below the bone, a tooth becomes verydifficult to save.Lastly, crowns may also be indicated if you have staining that cannot beremoved with whitening or a filling. Genetics and/or mediations given inchildhood can cause stains that cannot be removed. This type of severestaining can also be the result of too much fluoride, also known as fluorosis.Crowns can be tooth color or metal. There are porcelain, resin and metalcrowns. Many silver crowns are stainless steel and are put over baby teeth.Since there are so many types of crowns and reasons to have them it isimportant to talk to your dentist if you have any concerns.

For more information contact Dr. Szymczak Evans and Dr. EvansSzymczak and Evans Family General Dentistry, P.C.

461 Saratoga Road Glenville 399-6939Szymczak and Evans Family General Dentistry is committed to excellent patient treatment. Weare a family and will treat you as such. We seek to provide comprehensive, preventative care forthe families in this community. “A True Family Practice”

HOW SCHENECTADY DID GET ITS NAME?

HERE IS ONE THEORY...The Dutch moved into the Albany area in 1614, setting upRensselaerwick in 1624. The Mohawks shifted westward to the FortHunter area near present day Amsterdam and the area around presentday Schenectady became "Schau-naugh-ta-da", meaning "place beyondthe pine plains." This may have evolved into the name "Schenectady,"which was just a Dutch attempt at pronouncing this native term.


Oh, you hate your job?Why didn't you say so? There's a support

group for that. It's called EVERYBODY,and they meet at the bar. - Drew Carey

MACHINE OPERATORSAutomated machine operators: previous manufacturing experience,reliable transportation, must have ability to work in a fast paced, detailoriented environment. 3rd shift positions available. Previous imprintexperience is preferred but not required. Must be able to startimmediately. 10 dollars per hour. Guilderland location

FORKLIFT OPERATORSExperienced and certified forklift operators. 2+ years of previousexperience driving basic forklift as well as box clamp truck. Day shiftsavailable as well as 2nd shift. 10 dollars per hour. Must have reliabletransportation. Guilderland area.

MACHINE OPERATORSMust have 2+ years experience working within a machine operatorposition. Previous experience within the paper industry is preferred butnot required. Must have reliable transportation. 10 dollars per hour,overtime is mandatory.

CUSTOMER SERVICE/RECRUITMENT COORDINATORSColonie area, 12 dollars per hour. Monday thru Friday first shift hours.Must have previous telemarketing and or sales experience. Personalityis key. We are seeking outgoing, positive, and goal oriented candidates.Must supply resume via email.

Email: [email protected] (518) 452-70901500 Central Ave. Albany NY 12205


Did you know?Ambidextrous taken to mean

"able to use both hands equally,"

really translates as "having two right hands."

SELLING A HOME TODAYI hope you are all enjoying this wonderful summerweather that we have been experiencing.Hopefully, it will hold out for the next month sothat we can all enjoy the fabulous attractions weenjoy here at the foothills of the Adirondacks.Last month I talked about why it is a great time tobuy a home. But what if you have a home to sell?

That could be somewhat challenging in today's market. There are a lotof homes to choose from and buyers are looking for the best value. Inorder to sell your home, yours must be the one that stands out fromall the rest as the best value in that particular price range.First, be sure your house is priced correctly. Have an appraisal doneon your home to determine the current value. Your home has thehighest chance of selling when it is first put on the market. Acompetitively priced home has an advantage over those that arepriced over the market value.Be sure your home is in good repair - inspect the house, room by roomand try to look at it from a buyer's eyes. Make repairs, cleanthoroughly, especially kitchens and baths - they should shine!Remove clutter. Since you are going to move anyway, think of it aspacking a little early. Put things away in boxes and store them away(or at a friends or relatives, if you don't have room). Go outside andcheck your “curb appeal”. Be sure to keep lawns mowed, shrubstrimmed, and entrances painted and cleaned.Pricing and marketing are critical in today's market. Without anyobligation, you can invite local REALTORS to visit your home and giveyou a “listing presentation” about why they're the best ones tomarket it for you. Next month we will talk a little about how tochoose the best agent for you.Whether buying or selling it pays to work with a REALTOR.Mary Laviano, Realty USA Office Phone:(518) 370-3170 Voice Mail:(518) 370-3170 Ext.: Ext403 Cell Phone:(518) 461-5580

GEEK TIP OF THE MONTHHOW DOES A COMPUTER

GET INFECTED WITH A VIRUS OR SPYWARE?

There are dozens of different ways a computer canbecome infected with spyware, viruses, and other

malware. The following are the most common ways a computer cancontract these infections.

By far one of the most common ways a computer becomes infected is theuser simply accepts what he or she sees on the screen without reading theprompt and/or understand what it's asking.

Some common examples:

1. While browsing the Internet, an Internet advertisement or windowappears that says your computer is infected and/or that a unique plug-in isrequired. Without fully understanding what it is you're getting, you acceptthe prompt.

2. When installing or updating a program, you're prompted (oftencheckboxes already checked) if it's ok to install additional programs thatyou may not want or are designed to monitor your usage of the program.

Another very common way people become infected with viruses and otherspyware is by opening e-mail attachments, even when from a co-worker,friend, or family member. E-mail addresses can be easily faked and evenwhen not faked your acquaintance may unsuspectingly be forwarding youan infected file.

When receiving an e-mail with an attachment, if the e-mail was notexpected or from someone you don't know simply delete it. If the e-mail isfrom someone you know, be cautious when opening the attachment.

If you or someone on your computer is participating in underground placeson the Internet where you're downloading copyrighted music, movies,software, etc. for free, often many of the files can contain viruses, spywareand/or malicious software.

Downloading any other software from the Internet can also contain virusesand other malware. When downloading any type of software (programs,utilities, games, updates, demos, etc.), make sure you're downloading thesoftware from a reliable source and while installing it you're reading allprompts about what the program is putting on your computer.

If you're running a computer with Microsoft Windows it's highlyrecommended you have some form of anti-virus and malware protectionon that computer to help clean it from any infections currently on thecomputer and to help prevent any future infections.

Until next time... safe computing!Maggie Faltskog, Cheap Geek, 399-8886


SAVE MONEY WITH MULTIPLE POLICIESBy Amy M. Aldrich, State Farm® Agent

In today’s busy world, filled with concern over therising cost of gas and housing, many of us look forwaysto get greater value for our time and money. One way

you may not have considered is having all of your insurance needs takencare of in one place.There are advantages to having your car, home, and family protected by thesame insurance company. Switching all your policies to one well-respectedinsurer might save you time and money, not to mention the convenience ofhaving only one number to call for questions or claims.Many insurance companies offer a range of discounts that vary by state. Besure to ask the agent about the availability and amount of any discountsoffered by the insurer. Here are some common discounts youshould knowabout:

• Multiple line: Your premiums may be reduced if you have more thanone policy with the samecompany or family of companies that covers your car.

• Good student: Full-time students (high school or higher) maintainingat least a “B” average mayqualify for reduced premiums.

• Multiple cars: Your premiums may be reduced if there are two or moreprivate-passenger cars in thehousehold insured by the same company or family of companies.These are just a few of the discounts that may save you money. Once youhave considered price, think about the quality of service you expect. Thebest value should save you both time and money. Here are a few things toconsider:

• Do you have one person to call when you need help?• Is the insurer available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?• Does the insurer make it easy to file a claim?• Is the insurer available to discuss your needs and help customize a

package of services that is bestfor you and your family?

• Do you feel confident in the insurer’s financial stability and ability topay if your family suffers a loss?Be sure you’re getting the most value for your time and money. Call youragent or insurance company today and ask if you can get more value byhaving all your insurance needs taken care of in one place.

NEW VOTING MACHINES FOR ALL NYS RESIDENTS

The Saratoga County Board of Elections will be coming to the Town ofBallston Community Room on August 11, 2010 from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. toprovide a demonstration on how to vote using the new votingsystem. We have a free brochure on how to vote using the new votingsystem available at the Town Clerk's Office. All New York State residentswill be using this new voting system in this year's elections.

THE SARATOGA COUNTY 2010 RABIES CLINICS

The Saratoga County 2010 Rabies Clinics are available on select Tuesdaysfor free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and domestic ferrets atthe 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa. Rabies ClinicDates are as follows: August 17, September 14, September 28, October 19and November 16. Vaccination Times for cats are 7pm -8pm and all catsmust be in carriers. Vaccination Times for dogs are 8pm - 9pm and all dogs

must be on leashes. Vaccination times for domestic ferrets are 7pm - 9pm and all ferrets must be in carriers. All vaccination certificates are writtenfor one year unless a previous vaccination certificate is produced, then a3-year certificate will be issued. Donations are gladly accepted.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM

The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors developed a prescriptiondrug program to help lower drug costs for Saratoga County residents.Each family should have received their ProAct Card in the mail; this cardcan be used by the entire family, including pets. The Pro Act Card isdesigned to be used if you do not have insurance or if something is notcovered by your current insurance program. Present this card to yourpharmacy along with your new prescription or refill in order to receivesavings. This card cannot be combined with another insurance program to discount your co-pays or deductible and it is not a replacement for Medicare Part D. If you have any questions, please call ProAct, Inc.at 1-877-776-2285.

DO YOU KNOW THE SMALLEST COUNTRY? Size is not a criterion in our definition of what constitutes a country. Acountry need only be an independent state, with distinct territorialboundaries, and its own government. This is a true blessing for VaticanCity, as, weighing in at a mere 0.17 miles, it holds the title of being thesmallest country in the world. A 1929 Agreement hammered out by theItalian government and the Pope, established Vatican City as a country...all 0.17 square miles of it! Gradually the country has gained recognitionas such, by establishing diplomatic ties with other countries, and byreceiving dignitaries from other nations.

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Wedding Cake LoreBy Patty Rutland

The wedding cake is the symbol of fertility and abundance.In ancient Greece the bride and groom shared sesame cake

to assure them of a fruitful marriage. After a feast, all wouldgo to the groom's home where the guests proceeded toshower the bride and groom with a hail of dates, figs, nuts andother fruits.The early Romans were much more serious.After the bride

and groom exchanged their vows, a offering of honey cakewas made to Jupiter and a portion of that cake was shared bythe bride and groom. The guests would periodically breaksmall cakes over the head of the bride to symbolize wishes fora fruitful marriage. - continued on Page 20

Through joy and through tears Betty and Blaine King have remained united for 65 years.

A precious treasure to one another sharing a love like no other.

These lifelong Glenville residents were joined together inHoly Matrimony on August 5th, 1945.

They met at a USO club and had military wedding.

Happy Anniversary! We love you Mom and Dad,Barry, Hal and Brenda

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- Wedding Cake Lore continued from Page 19For 1500 years brides were pelted by well-wishers with a variety

of foodstuffs, cakes, grains and fruits. Throughout the Middle Ages,the wedding ceremony was to be a grand occasion featuring muchfun and feasting. Again to promote good fortune and health, thebride and groom were met with a hail of small cakes.In Elizabethan England,marriage vows were lively and boisterous.

After departing from the church, the wine flowed to keep all in arather exhilarated mood and the wedding cake, carried by themaids, was eaten on the way to the bride's home. When theyreached their destination, they were again targets for small cakes.A few were saved for the maidens andlater placed under their pillows hoping to produce dreams of their“Prince Charming”. The ceremonial wedding cake similar to whatwe know it today, began to take on its form in the 17th Century.The English Royalists that had fled to France during the PuritanRevolution, fell in love with the confections of the French pastrychefs. Many of the chefs were brought back to England after therevolution was over.The French wasted no time in elaborating on the English cake.

They began building them in tiered mounds covered with rich icings.Despite the wonderful transformations of the cakes, the BritishTraditionalists continued old habits of breaking the cake apart andcrowning the bride while unmarried maidens picked up the piecesto bring home for under the pillows. To solve the problem of suchdestruction, the British turned to a new idea. Two cakes werecreated. The bride's cake was for admiring and serving and thegroom's cake was cut and given as a keepsake to take home.As you can see, many changes have taken place throughout

history but the symbols and traditions of the wedding cake haveremained.It is with great pleasure and pride that I find myself in a position

to design and create a very special centerpiece for the bride andgroom's wedding day. -www.thepattycakeshoppe.com


Wedding Hair StylesThere are no clear trends in hair styles, although wearing your hair in

long romantic waves or loosely pulled back are popular choices for brideswith long hair.Ornaments such as hairpins, brooches, and hair vines madewith crystals, pearls, rhinestones, and/or silk flowers are also popular.

Traditional tiaras and combs made with either rhinestones, crystals, orpearls have been the trend for many seasons and seem to be gettingsmaller as more crystal-embellished dress styles take center-stage. Somebrides are placing their veils directly on their hair or using a single silkflower for a simple, classic look. - Hair Hints offered by Shop Talk


Brides, Grooms and Bridal Parties 10 % off in August and September.

Built in 1787 our vine covered brick building is filled with fine furniture and accessories

to compliment your home. Come in, sit down and let us work together designing the interior of your favorite abode.

Bridal Registry • Unique Gifts

The Charlton Shop 399-8452Open Tuesday – Thursday 11:30 -9 Friday and Saturday 11:30 – 10 Sunday 12-8

The Charlton Tavern 399-9951 www.charltontavern.comOpen 10-5 daily Closed Sunday and Monday

You will feel as though you have stepped back in time as you dinein our historic Early American setting. From the great beams in the

ceiling and the stone fireplace the Charlton Tavern is steeped in history.Reserve your Rehearsal Dinner, Office Party, Family Gathering

or Golf Outing ahead of time!

"At whatever stage you apologize to your wife,

the answer is always the same --

'it's too late now'."

- Denys Parsons


Meatballs1 large bulb fennel, sliced into chunks8-10 cherry tomatoes4-6 Garofalo link sausages(hot, or mild, your call)Olive oil, about a tablespoon Garofolo's Mediterranean Seasoning

Preheat grill to med-high. Grill the sausage,turning frequently. On a grilling platter, coatthe fennel and olive oil and a generous sprinkling of Mediterranean seasoning andstart cooking when sausage has started tobrown nicely on all sides.

Fennel should not be overcooked and is perfect when still crunchy but slightly browned and sizzling in the oil, add the cherry tomatoes at the end, sautéing gently as not to break them open.

A Perfect summer dish for the grill !

Grilled Fennel and Sausage

2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon “Good Stuff“Seasoning from Garofalo's 8 3/4-inch-thick slices crusty Italianbread

Preheat grill. Combine the tomatoeswith 2 teaspoons oil, vinegar and garlic and “Good Stuff” seasoning.

Brush the bread on both sides with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and grill, flipping once, until lightly toasted on both sides.

Top with the tomato mixture.

1 pound ground chuck 80% lean works best3/4 cup Garofalo's Seasoned breadcrumbs 4 large eggs 4 ounces whole milk 6 ounces grated Cheese from Garofalo's Half of a medium sized onion, finely chopped2 large cloves of garlic, finely diced2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italianparsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Everyone loves a great meatball to go withtheir favorite sauce. I will get into my ownpersonal sauce after the tomatoes ripen andmy garden is ready to give up fresh producefor the sauce I make every summer.For now, try these!

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowland mix by hand carefully, do not over mix!Form golf ball sized meatballs in your handsand sauté slowly in preheated olive oil,turning carefully to brown all sides untilcooked through.

Bruschetta with Tomatoes

All the custom spices such as the “Good Stuff” & “Mediterranean” blends used in these recipes are available exclusively at Garofalo’s Market as well as fresh produce, cheeses, pasta’s and tomato products

as well as a full butcher shop offering fresh cut selections daily.


PADGETT PATHWAYSThe days are slowly getting shorter and the SaratogaRace Course is open. It's such a great time of year!My name is Joe Sangaline and along with my wife,Amy, we own the local Padgett Business Servicesfranchise. We want to share with our readers our newweb site: www.padgett-capitaldistrict.com, pleasecheck us out when you are online! This month's article

will focus on summertime child care expenses and whether they qualifyfor a tax credit. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have aquestion. (Email [email protected] or by phone 348-1666)

SUMMERTIME CHILD CARE EXPENSES MAY QUALIFY FOR A TAX CREDIT

Did you know that your summer day care expenses may qualify for anincome tax credit? Many parents who work, or are looking for work,must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during theschool vacation. Those expenses may help you get a credit on next year'stax return.

Here are five facts the IRS wants you to know about a tax credit availablefor child care expenses. The Child and Dependent Care Credit is availablefor expenses incurred during the lazy hazy days of summer andthroughout the rest of the year.

1. The cost of day camp may count as an expense towards the child and dependent care credit.2. Expenses for overnight camps don't qualify.3. If your childcare provider is a sitter at your home or a daycare facility utside the home, you'll get some tax benefit if you qualify for the credit.4. The actual credit can be up to 35 percent of your qualifying expenses, depending upon your in-come.5. You may use up to $3,000 of the unreimbursed expenses paid in a year for one qualifying individual or $6,000 for two or more qualifying individuals to figure the credit.

For more information on Child and Dependent Care Expenses, contactJoe Sangaline at local Padgett Office today.

Padgett Business Services is dedicated to meeting the tax, government compliance, profit & financial reporting andpayroll needs of businesses with fewer than 20 employees in the retail and service sector of the economy. Thispublication suggests general business planning concepts that may be appropriate in certain situations. It isdesigned to provide complete and accurate information to the reader. However, because of the complexities of thetax law and the necessity of determining whether the material discussed herein is appropriate to your business, itis important you seek advice from your Padgett office before implementing any of the concepts suggested in thisarticle. PENALTY NOTICE: As required by U.S. Treasury regulations, you are advised that any written tax advicecontained herein was not written or intended to be used (and cannot be used) by any taxpayer for the purpose ofavoiding penalties that may be imposed under the Internal Revenue Code.

All are welcomed to step back in time, through the lens ofphotographer Sue Clark, and experience the photography show,"Tombstone and the Wild,Wild West," which will be on display forthe month of August, at the Coffee Planet Coffeehouse and Cafe,100 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. The show subjects range fromTombstone cowboys and pretty cowgirls, to wild horses and otherwestern images. Sue will be present for the First Friday Gallery Hopevening at Coffee Planet, August 6th, from 6 - 9 PM. Sue’s meetand greet artist reception at Coffee Planet will be Sunday, August8th, from 2 - 5 PM. Come as you are, or bring in your favoriteturquoise and silver, fanciest cowboy boots or cowboy hat. Sue’swork has been juried into many local and regional shows. Herwestern photography has also been accepted into the prestigiousHubbard Museum of the American West Fall Photography Show,located in the horse racing area of Ruidoso, New Mexico, for 3years in a row. The Museum is affiliated with the SmithsonianMuseum.

Sue is a lifetime member of International Freelance PhotographersOrganization, and also is a member of Saratoga Arts and the SouthernSaratoga Artists Society. Selections from Sues upcoming veterans photoessay project is currently on display at Congressman Murphys office, inClifton Park, NY.

MONTH OF AUGUST PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW"TOMBSTONE AND THE WILD, WILD WEST"

PHOTOGRAPHER SUE CLARK Coffee Planet - Ballston Spa


To changeand to

change for the betterare two different things.

- German Proverb

THE COLLABORATIVE REVOLUTION:CHOOSING HOPE OVER FEAR FOR COUPLES

AND FAMILIES IN CRISISThis Article is the first of a three-part series exploring the Collaborative LawProcess as an option available to couples or parents who are involved in aseparation, divorce, Family Court proceedings, inter-familial disputes,partnership termination or other family law matters, including themodification of current orders of support and custody.

Collaborative Practice, including Collaborative Law and interdisciplinaryCollaborative Divorce, is an option that combines the advocacy of traditionallegal methods with the interest-based negotiations of Mediation. It is a wayto resolve disputes respectfully, without going to court, while working withtrained professionals, who help you reach a separation or divorce “withdignity”, and has been called “the peaceful divorce”.

Collaborative Practice involves a team approach to solving problems. TheProfessional Team consists of Attorneys, Mental Health Facilitators, DivorceCoaches, Child Specialists and Financial Specialists, all of whom havereceived collaborative training under guidelines established by theInternational Academy of Collaborative Professionals(www.collaborativepractice.com). These specially-trained individualscontinue with intermediate and advanced training as part of theircommitment to the Collaborative Process.

Negotiations are done in a series of conferences with a couple, who areknown as the “Participants”, and with the members of the ProfessionalTeam. Each Participant has his or her own attorney throughout the processwho advocates for them. The attorneys work cooperatively with each otherand the Participants in a safe and comfortable setting to insure dignity,respect and full disclosure throughout the process.

The rest of the Professional Team works in tandem with the attorneys andthe Participants. This unique approach to problem-solving brings togetherthose experts that may be needed by the Participants to address issues suchas parenting and custody arrangements, budgeting and financial needs, childand spousal support, and communication facilitation for those couples goingthrough a rough time in the marriage or relationship. Future articles willaddress in greater detail the role of the various Professional Team members,as well as the “Affiliate Members” who are available to assist those coupleswho have chosen the Collaborative Process, and include CertifiedProfessional Accountants, Business Valuators and Financial Advisors, RealProperty Appraisers and Real Estate Agents.

Each member of the Professional Team pledges to stay out of court. Nomember of the Professional Team can be involved in the case should theParticipants leave the process and take their matters into the courtroom.

The goals of the Collaborative Process include: to resolve disputesrespectfully while staying out of court; to minimize the negative effects ofdivorce on children; to preserve long term family interests and relationships;to further communication and effective parenting; and to allow theParticipants to move on with their lives without having to be part of aprotracted or embittered court battle. One effect of collaborative divorce isthat parents and children suffer less and recover faster.

Valerie Kerker, Esq. is a partner in the law firm of Kerker & Gleeson P.C., located at 286 Washington Avenue Ext,

Albany, New York 12203 and can be reached at (518) 456-4300.She is a founding member of The Collaborative Divorce Association

of the Capital District (CDACD) and is the Chairperson of the Marketing Committee. You can contact CDACD and access a

full list of CDACD members through our website atwww.collaborativedivorceassociation.com, where you

will also find links to other helpful information,and by calling (518) 690-0518.

This is attorney advertising. The material in this article is provided for informational purposes only, does notconstitute legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and is not guaranteed to be correct,complete or up-to-date. No person should act or rely on any information on this site without seeking the advice ofan attorney.

AUGUST 2010 IS NATIONALWATER QUALITY MONTHOne of the most basic ways to contribute to goodhealth is to recognize the importance of water and itsquality. Our bodies are comprised of over 70% water,and proper hydration is essential. Water truly is thestuff of life, but studies show only 34% of Americans

drink the recommended average of 64 ounces per day (individual needsvary). Not drinking enough water has negative effects on the body andthe way it operates. Fatigue, constipation, digestive disorders, high/lowblood pressure, excess weight, heartburn or indigestion, anxiety, andirritability are just some of the many symptoms of dehydration.

Along with proper hydration, the quality of the water you consume shouldalso be considered. Whether you prefer what's on tap or turn to bottledwater, you should have a basic understanding of its quality. For thoseserviced by town municipalities each year you should receive a ConsumerConfidence Report. This report identifies some contaminates and thelevels at which they were present the previous year, and what affectsthose contaminates have on your health. If you prefer bottled waterconsider what type of water you are purchasing. Spring, purified,flavored, enhanced, and sparkling are some of the types being offeredtoday. Is there a guarantee of the quality before or after it has been putin the bottle? And what about the environmental impact (another articleanother time)? For those on private wells, unless regular full spectrumtesting is performed, there is no assurance of ideal quality water. Mostcontaminates in water, you may never see, taste, or smell.

The fact is water, from any source, can contain things you don't want orneed. Water being a universal solvent, will pick up a little bit ofeverything it touches before it ever reaches your glass. So protectingyourself from the unknown is the challenge. Home water filtration andpurification has become, to many, the most complete insurance inproviding high quality water. With many technologies and price rangesavailable most homeowners should be able to find a system that suitstheir needs.

Geoffrey Kothman of Verity Water can be reached at 384-2699


The couple maintains control of the outcome, be it separation or divorce.

A community of legal, mental health and financial professionals working ina safe and comfortable setting to insure dignity, respect and full disclosure

to create client-centered processes for resolving conflicts.

The Collaborative Divorce Associationof the Capital District, Inc.

For more information and a list of professionals, go towww.collaborativedivorceassociation.com

Did you know?The mineral content and structure of human bone

is nearly identical to some species of coral.

STAYING HEALTHY WITH DR. TIM MAGGS

This is the 1st article of my 6 part series1) ACUTE INJURIES

Acute injuries affect all of us. Many don't know when it's time to see aDr., or even who to go to. Our office is a great place to start. You don'tneed a referral, and we are fully equipped to handle most muscle,joint, tendon and ligament injuries.We've been serving the community for over 32 years now, and ourfriendly staff will make your experience both easy and enjoyable. Oncewe evaluate your injury, in most cases we will begin treatment the sameday. Our office works primarily with athletes and active people, andhave the most advanced technology and equipment, allowing us toprovide the highest and most effective care.Treatments can consist of;

• Cold Laser Therapy• Kinesio-Taping• Trigger Point Therapy• Joint Mobilization• Rehabilitative Exercises• Specific Home Instructions• Analgesic Spray/Roll On• TENS Units when indicated• And mostly, a highly trained and caring staff

If you suffer with• Back Pain• Knee Pain• Hip Pain• Muscle Pulls• Ligament Sprains• Neck Pains• Shoulder/Arm Pains

Call today. And, once we've helped you with your acute injury, we'll talkto you about your Structural Fingerprint® Exam.


Did you know? When Pizza became popular

in the U.S. in the 1930’s,

sales of oregano shot up 5,200%


There is no conversation more boring than the one where everybody agrees.

- Michel de Montaigne


In February. 1971, Frank Plemenikfounded Franks Body Works. He found apiece of property with an existing smallbody shop, located within full view ofRt.50, one of the main thoroughfaresgoing through Scotia. At the time, Frank'sboys, Todd & Scott, were 5yrs & 3 yrs oldrespectively. The original shop consisted ofa small office, and 2 bays & an alignmentpit, which Frank dug out himself with thehelp of his friends.Through the years Frank continued togrow the business and expand the shop.Frank's dream grew the shop from a 2 baygarage to a 42 bay garage over the courseof 40 years. The buildings were alwayskept clean and neat to show his respect forthe community that supported hisbusiness. In 1986, Frank changed the name of hisbusiness to Frank and Sons Body Works,Inc. Todd and Scott were now officiallypart of the business. At that time, Frankand Sons Used Cars was also born.Because of the ever changing demands on body shops, in 2007,another addition was built adding 10 more bays to the shop. Thisnewest addition is primarily for the body repair of fire trucks, tractor

trailers, all size motor homes and trailers, boats,and any other large vehicles.They use only the highest quality repairmaterials and equipment. The equipmentincludes a Genesis Measuring System, a ChiefFrame Machine and a PPG Aqua Base Plus, awaterborn paint system to better ourenvironment. Complete Customer Satisfactionis Guaranteed.One of the best qualities at Frank and SonsBody Works is their 'Turn Rate'. That is how fastthey can have your car repaired from start tofinish. They can fix most cars in half the time ittakes other shops, with our high quality of workto top it all off! Frank and Sons can also do paintjobs to touch up that antique item youhave,refinish home doors, lawn chairs, farmequipment, kitchen appliances and much more! In 2009 the torch was passed to Todd & Scott,they are now the owners of Frank and Sons BodyWorks., but Frank will always remain theirmentor. Frank and Sons are celebrating their 40th year inbusiness! They firmly believe in helping people

and give back to the community by sponsoring many events &sports teams. Photography by Dino Petrocelli

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272 N. Ballston Ave.Scotia, NY 12302

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JOAN WEAVER RETIRED from the

Town of Ballston Community LibraryJoan Weaver retired in June after working

at the Town of Ballston Community Libraryfor more than 32 years. Joan was born andraised in Schenectady and moved toCharlton 48 years ago. Her library careerstarted at the Schenectady County PublicLibrary where she was employed as a page.She was later employed at the KAPLTechnical Library but resigned to raise herfour children.

Joan began working at the Town ofBallston Community Library on March 7,1978. She worked with 6 library directorsand 9 children’s librarians. When she startedworking at the library there were no comput-ers and the card catalog was just that, amultitude of hand typed cards filed by hand.

Please join the Trustees and Staff of the Townof Ballston Community Library in thanking JoanWeaver for her 32 and a half years of service toboth the library and the community.

AUGUST ART DISPLAYSCarol Donato's Photography is on display in the

library community room.Carol began her photog-raphy career in 1988 photographing portraits,weddings, events, and public relations. A fewyears later she combined her love forMotorsports and photography and photographedat local dirt tracks and NASCAR events. Her pho-tographs of race cars and more can be seen atthe library through the end of August.

The New York State Federation HomeBureaus, Inc. of Schenectady County will dis-play a variety of their crafts and communityservice projects in the library display case dur-ing the month of August.

FIBER FANATICS Knitters, Crocheters, and others who craft

with yarn are invited to join others for a socialcrafting evening once a month in the librarycommunity room. The August get together willbe held from 7-9 PM on Monday, August 30th.Knitting help is available.

BOARD MEETINGThe August meeting of the Library Board of

Trustees will be held at 7 PM on Wednesday,August 25th, in the library community room.These meetings are open to the public.

AUGUST CROSSWORD PUZZLE

AUGUST SCHEDULE

518-399-8174 E-mail: [email protected]

Answers can be found on page 34

LIBRARY HOURSMonday -Thursday 10AM - 8PM

Friday 10AM - 5PMSaturday 10AM - 2PM Closed Sunday

ONLINEhttp://catalog.sals.edu or http://toblibrary.sals.edu

YOUTH SERVICEShttp://toby.sals.edu

E-mail: [email protected]

ACROSS1. Arid5. Storage area10. Tub14. Lyric poems15. Chip away at

16. Largest continent17. Past times19. Russian emperor20. Picnic insect21. A young lady22. The whole thing

24. Tidy25. A blend of diverse things26. Unroll29. Tested30. Prepare31. Bonkers32. Massachusetts Institute

of Technology35. Box office take36. Timid37. German for "Mister"38. Historical period39. 1000 kilograms40. Craze41. Ladened43. A gesture of respect

made by women44. Waver46. A thorny flower47. The second of two48. Outerwear49. Refinable rock52. Dogfish53. Being of questionable

authenticity56. Bearing57. Negotiations58. Goals59. Lack of difficulty60. Delete61. Amount of medicine

DOWN1. A type of edible bean2. Biblical garden3. Repose4. Estimate (abbrev.)5. Antenna

6. Secret meeting7. Foot digits8. Actress Lupino9. Formality10. Fight11. Task12. Crown13. Wives and concubines18. Manicurist's board23. Sea-based armed forces24. Naked25. Came up26. Encourage27. Close28. Deaths29. 16 ounces31. A solitary person33. Colored part of an eye34. In a cafeteria, what food is

served on36. Not excessive37. Rabbit39. Bring40. Smelling of mold42. A hydrocarbon found in

petroleum43. Rough44. Fire45. Female demon46. Stones48. Coke or Pepsi49. Cleveland's state50. Male sheep (plural)51. Otherwise54. Average for a hole55. Mat


STAY TUNEDWith Paul Hill

This month will drift from music to nostalgia.Growing up in Scotia and living my whole

life in the area, the old adage that some thingsnever change could not ring truer.

While sitting in TJ's Flightline chatting witha fellow Scotia buddy, Kevin O'Leary (Formerowner of O'Leary's on Mohawk Avenue) turnedto greet a gentleman who is as familiar asJumpin Jacks and who's business goes back tothe days of “Candyland” at the foot ofSacandaga road. When Kevin went to introduceme, he shook my hand and said “been a longtime”; you see Vern Foster used to cut my hairwhen I was just a little kid, providing me withmy “summer” cut at the end of School, and heremembered!.

Sitting before me was the same guy who hadcut my hair close to 50 years ago and he hasn'tchanged a bit! How many times has anyonedriven past Vern's Barbershop across from theTurf and not seen Vern Foster in his white barbercoat either cutting hair or chatting with apasserby? He's always there.

Growing up in Salem, NY Vern is no strangerto the charm of a small town, he loved Scotiafrom day one and currently holds the distinctionof being the longest tenured sole proprietorbusiness in the village, located in the old Marottabuilding, his shop is an institution, so much sothat Mayor Kris Kastberg proclaimed August 8th2007 as Vern Foster Day in Scotia.

While visiting Vern for this story, hesuggested that I duly note that his wifeRosemary, who is not only his best friendmaintains the books for the business thus

freeing up some golf time as he is a member ofthree leagues and plays daily.If anyone suggests retirement to him, hepolitely mentions that as long as he can playgolf, he will cut hair, and by the sound of hisgolf game we can expect to see Vern here formany years to come!

In the back of the shop among the manyphotographs and memorabilia neatlydisplayed, there is a rack of year books fromScotia-Glenville High School spanning 33 years,he thumbed through the pages and revealed astory for each kid he pointed to, some are stillhis clients and some had passed, but each oneas unique as Scotia itself.

I asked to sign my own high school picturein the 1968 book, 42 years had gone by andVern was gracious enough to accept it.“Vern, Thanks for the memories”

SOME THINGS DO CHANGE,like the taxes in Ballston Spa

The assessment of property for 1817 amounted to $175,650. The highestthirteen taxpayers were Joshua Aldridge, $44.80; Charlotte White, $33.60;Nicholas Low, $70; Andrew Berger, $33.60; Epenetus White, $11.20; JamesCaldwell, $15.40; Farquhar McBane, $11.20; James Merrill, $8.40; Joseph Perry,$7.28; David Sprague, Raymond Taylor, Moses Williams, Nathaniel and StephenTobey, each $7. The whole number of taxpayers was one hundred and four.

TIMES WERE TOUGH HERE 250 YEARS AGO Early settlers in this area feared attacks from Mohawks, who already inhabited the region and who resented the establishment

of European buildings on their sacred grounds. One of Ballston's historic sites is Indian Rock, located on the east side of Ballston Lake.Indian Rock is a large boulder where Mohawk tribesmen reputedly took white captives (children, in some cases) to torture and kill them.

SHANANTAHA Ballston Lake, a narrow, 3.7 mile-long lake in the south of the region, was called "Shanantaha" by natives. It was known to

early white settlers as Long Lake. The lake was part of the Mohawk River during the glacial age and archeological digs have unearthed artifacts indicating settlement around the lake as early as 3,500 BCE.

SHOPLIFTERS?Florida’s beaches

lose 20 million cubic yards

of sand annually.


SOMBER ANNIVERSARYThis month is the somber anniversary of the serious

car accident my son and I had on Friday the 16th,2009. One year after the accident, same day, Fridaythe 16th, 2010, I drove my boy to his golf lesson thatmorning. My hands were trembling as weapproached the "site" of our accident. Crazy as it was,we arrived at the golf course on Route 29 to see

another accident - same spot, same time, same day! Fortunately, no onewas hurt badly. A boy and his dad were rear-ended by a woman, ironicallyenough, not paying attention. As the tears flowed from my eyes, weentered the parking lot, both of us in tears as we parked the car. After amoment, my son unloaded his golf clubs from the trunk and he was off toplay golf. I talked with the golf pro who had witnessed our accident theprevious year and now witnessing another one only moments ago. Hiswords could not form a single sentence. He did not know what to say.Despite the new traffic signal, which was inspired by our accident, it didnot prevent a near tragic event. I spent a few minutes talking with thewomen from the car that hit the SUV in the rear before the EMT's arrived.She was banged up with black and blues covering her arms. She seemedcoherent and knew why she was there and the date and such. She justkept saying..."I looked away for just a second...just a second!" As I heldice to her arms, I consoling her, but my tears were too strong to hold back.Someone asked me if I was related to her; I said no and yet I felt aconnection with her. Good, bad or indifferent, I cannot say.The EMT and ambulance had now arrived. I filled them in with what littleI knew about her condition. One EMT looked at me and I looked at him.I asked if he remembered me. He said “Mini Cooper - here last year???”With a shaking voice I replied, “yes, that was me and my boy.” He said Ilooked good. I reassured him we were! He said he was shocked wewalked from that mangled car that day. I told him - we did though andwe are good! After giving the boy another hug and kiss, not caring hewas in front of his buddies. I left the parking lot and entered the road atthe policeman's wave, passing the woman's car with the shattered frontwindow and air bags hanging limp on the steering wheel. I took a deepbreath, stilled my shaking hands and pulled away - leaving the accidentscene behind. Within a mile my racing heart and tears made me stop atStewarts to regain my composure, thinking a nice hazelnut coffee woulddo the trick. I sat for a few minutes, sipping the coffee - thankful no onewas hurt. My boy was at golf having fun and I needed to get back to thegym for a client. I said to myself... “I am alive!” “We are alive!” Nowlets' get on with the day! I usually leave you with a peace and joynotation at the end of my story. Today however, I will ask for your simplepromise to me, and to yourself, that you will, just DRIVE when you are inyour vehicle. PLEASE! You may just save a life!!Just DRIVE!Pattie Rakvica • www.dragonflydesignny.com


Answers from Crossword Puzzle on page 31

Answer to “Who Could It Be?” from Page 13: Jim Thorpe

Answers from Word Search on page 25

MARK MORTENSEN UPDATE FOR AUGUST 2010

On Saturday July, 3 Mark Mortensen started eighth in the 20-lapSportsman feature event after qualifying fourth in heat race number one.After having fuel pickup problems in both the warm-up session and the heatrace event the pit crew of the #1M went to work changing the fuel filter,cleaning out the fuel line, and the carburetor jets. Their hard work paid offas the car ran well in the feature event.

Two late race cautions slowed the feature event and on each of therestarts Mark gained five spots in the final two laps of the event finishing inthe third position when the checkered flag waved.

On Saturday July, 10 Mark finished second in his qualifying heat raceevent, putting him ninth on the starting grid for the 20-lap feature eventwhich turned out to be an eventful one.

When Mark tried to make a three wide move down the middle of twoother cars going into turn four for the fifth position just past the halfwaypoint in the event he made accidental contact with the car on the outsideof him as everyone continued on despite the contact. Coming out of turntwo the driver who Mark made contact with hit Mark intentionally resultingin the #1M spinning out on the track.

After a quick trip to the “hot pit” area to check the car over Markrejoined the rear of the field. At the checkered flag Mark made the best ofwhat was a bad situation and gained six spots to finish the event in theeighth position at the checkered flag. That was the first finish out of the topfive for Mark in 2010 but he still maintained his second position in the pointstandings.

The Sportsman feature event on Saturday July, 17 was rain delayed toSaturday July, 24 when double features will be run in the Sportsman divisionthat evening.

The Mortensen Motorsports Racing Team is already looking forward to2011 as the Sportsman division that he currently competes in may not be apart of the 2011 racing program at the Track of Champions Fonda Speedwayforcing them to start racing in a different division.

As you can see by the attached picture the Mortensen Motorsports #1Mrecently made an appearance at one of their sponsors Jumpin’ Jack’s Drive-In in Scotia, NY where the two children in the picture and many others hadthe opportunity to get their picture taken with Mark by the race car. That isjust one of the many benefits of being a sponsor on the #1M race car as theymake sponsorship appearances throughout the racing season at thesponsor’s request.

With that in mind you or your business can join the Your Hometownenewspaper and become a sponsor on the #1M race car as there is alwaysroom for additional sponsors whether they are monetary or productsponsors. To find out more about sponsorship opportunities on the #1M youcan call car owner Bonnie Mortensen-Szczerba at 518-882-7011.

You can keep up with the #1M racing team by going to their officialwebsite www.pmmexpress.com/markmortensen

Photo courtesy of Bill McGaffin Photography


Did you know?In 1920, the Federal Trade Commission's report on

fuel led to the general conclusion that the motor

fuel supply would be exhausted in about six years.

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