Your Hometowne March 2013

COMPLIMENTARYMARCH

2012

THIS MONTH’S BUSINESS IN FOCUS

CARNEY’S TAVERN THIS MONTH’S BUSINESS IN FOCUS

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The beginning of 2012 has taken two of Your Hometowne's best. Trueentrepreneurs, Jim Ferrante and BobCarney demonstrated benevolence, hard work and love for their familyand community. Though different inmany ways; Bob and Jim bothgrabbed the American Dream andmade it their own. They will both be missed dearly but their legacywill live on for generations to come- because they cared aboutpeople and that never goes away.

As we look forward to spring let's not forget to count our blessingsand make memories. Turn off the news and your phones duringdinner and… I know this is tough…talk to your family. No one isgoing to remember sitting at the table and hearing about anotherbail out for Greece. But they will remember when your kid's friendwas sitting at the table and her lenses fell out of her glasses into aplate of spaghetti. How you all laughed so hard you talk about it40 years later. Yup, it happened to me and my friend is going tokill me when she reads this. Be silly, share the chores. When mygirls were little we cooked together and picked up the dinner tabletogether. We made birthday cakes for their Dad with little handssquabbling over who gets to write Happy Birthday Dad. So theydid every other letter, and they were most beautiful cakes I haveever seen. Lea learned that washing lettuce does not require soapand hot water (she is going to kill me). We cleaned the housetogether; Beth could clean a refrigerator in mark time. Of coursethere was nothing left but it was clean! We learned more abouteach other during dinner time and chore time than we could haveany other way. If we heard something troubling, we plated it. Nopun intended. But we waited till later to bring it up. That kept our dinner's fun and the chores team oriented not dreaded.

In a blink of an eye your family will be grown. Photos may fadebut memories will be as fresh and crisp as they day you madethem. Make them worth remembering.

Hopefully by the time you read this our choice of the lamb on thecover will make sense. Read about him in the “About the Cover”paragraph on this page. Being the optimistic people we are, andnot seeing a whole bunch of winter, our decision to change up theold adage, in like a lion out like a lamb was slightly compromisedwith the arrival of this leap year storm. This winter has been one of the least snowy winters in upstate NY's history, unless you canremember back to the winter of 1912-13. Until today we were tied with that record. I hope you are outsidemaking some memories today. I amheaded out to throwsnowballs at my dogs!

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WHAT OUR EXPERTS ARE SAYING...Amy Aldrich, State Farm Insurance - Life Insurance: It’s For ThePeople Who Live Burnt Hills Optical - Eat Healthy - Help Save Your VisionCheap Geek - Internet Tips And TricksChris Nyhan, Edward Jones - When Should You Start Taking SocialSecurity? Dr. Roy Oyangen, DMD - Brighten Your SmileLocust Grove Designs - Paint Yourself Into SpringPrecise Fitness - Upcoming Vacation? Worried About Your Waistline?

ABOUT THE COVER...March came in like a lamb...Just for fun, try to find the 3 four-leafclovers hidden in the grass.The little guy on the cover is from Icy Acres is in Galway, NY about 15 miles southwest of Saratoga Springs.Icy Acres is a small hobby farmpracticing sustainable, small-scaleagriculture with the nice parts of a

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“Courage is the art of being the only one

who knows you're scared to death.”

- Earl Wilson


LIFE INSURANCE: IT’S FOR THEPEOPLE WHO LIVELife insurance is a practical way to protect yourfamily’s financial hopes and dreams. The death of afamily member can be devastating to survivors bothemotionally and financially. Life insurance can providecash to help with your family’s immediate and long-

term needs.• Immediate needs include funeral expenses, unpaid medical bills and

taxes.• Long-term needs include care for a disabled child or elderly parent

expenses and, in general, the chance for members of your family to continue to live the life to which they are accustomed.

Life insurance is not for the people who die, but for people who live. It'swise to explore options while you are still healthy; health problems canmake life insurance expensive or unavailable. Three forms of life insuranceare most common todayTerm life insurance - this is temporary life insurance for a specific timeperiod (one, five, 10 or more years). It can provide short-term coverage ona limited budget. Term insurance, however, costs more to buy as you getolder.There are two common types of term life insurance:

• Level term: the amount of protection remains the same during the coverage period.

• Decreasing term: the amount of protection gradually declines during the coverage period.

Whole life insurance - premiums are generally level with cash valuegrowth throughout the life of the policy.

• Cash values can be borrowed (with interest charged) during the insured person's lifetime to help meet temporary or emergency needs.

• Funds borrowed reduce the death benefit and cash surrender value.Universal life insurance - this offers many traditional advantages ofwhole life insurance (such as protection for life), but also offers flexibility.Coverage amounts and premium payments are flexible to help meetchanging needs during an insured person’s lifetime (subject to certainconditions).When you buy life insurance, you buy a promise of protection againstfinancial loss caused by death. The promise is only as good as the companythat stands behind it. In today's marketplace, life insurance buyers shouldbe concerned about:

• The financial strength of the insurer.• Customer service.

Contact an insurance professional for information about life insurance.

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WHEN SHOULD YOU STARTTAKING SOCIAL SECURITY? If you've reached your 60's you're that much closer to aday you may have anticipated with a combination ofhumor and resignation - the day you're eligible for SocialSecurity. But just because you can take Social Security, itdoesn't mean you must take it. So, should you?

Before we get to that question, let's review the basic rules governing SocialSecurity payments. You can typically start collecting benefits at age 62, butyou'll get only about 75% of what you'd receive if you waited until your“full” retirement age currently age 66 (in 2012). You'll get even biggermonthly checks if you delay collecting your payments until age 70. So,should you start collecting Social Security sooner, receiving smaller checksor later, when your checks will be bigger? I recommend you view yourdecision through a LENS:

L: Your projected lifespan - You can't see into the future, but given yourfamily history and general health, you can make an educated guess aboutyour projected longevity. If you're fairly confident that once you will live wellinto your mid 80's or beyond, you may want to delay taking Social Securityuntil age 66 or later.

E: Your employment status - If you reach your full retirement age, you canearn as much as you want without losing any benefits. But, if you're underfull retirement age - between 62 and 66 - then for every two dollars youearn over $14,640 (in 2012), you'll lose one dollar in Social Securitybenefits. In the months before you reach your full retirement age, for everythree dollars you earn over $38,880 (in 2012), you'll lose one dollar inbenefits. Long story short, if you are still working, you should probably waituntil full retirement age to claim your benefit.

N: Your need - including your other sources of retirement income - If youhave a pension, or you've built a substantial IRA, 401(k) or other retirementplan, and you can support your income needs with modest withdrawalsfrom these accounts, you might decide it's worthwhile to delay taking SocialSecurity to maximize your benefits.

S: Your spouse/marital status - If you're single, you basically just need tothink of yourself when making this decision. But it's a different story ifyou're married. If you die first, your spouse can keep receiving his or herown Social Security benefit or receive yours - whichever is larger. You willwant to coordinate when you claim your benefits so you can maximize thepayments for the longest living spouse. Though each family is different,usually it pays to take the smaller of the two benefits as soon as possibleand the delay the larger payment as long as possible.

The choice of when to start taking Social Security can affect your lifestylethroughout your retirement years - so weigh all the factors and make thechoice that's right for you.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Christopher Nyhan runs the Edward Jones office in Burnt Hills, NY. He can be reached at 399-5087 or [email protected].

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PAINT YOURSELFINTO SPRINGPaint has been on my mind lately since I'm renovatingmy master bedroom. I am drawn to deep, bold colorsbut for my bedroom, I wanted to have a space thatwas a little different and more peaceful than the restof my rainbow of colors. Picking a color from my newduvet, I pulled out my Benjamin Moore deck to findthe perfect color. I was drawn to blues, even though

blue is not one of my favorite colors. I fought my choice but felt it wasbest because I wanted to use punches of red, and I love red and bluetogether. It's a pretty bold blue, but strikingly different than the rest of myhome. The paint is up and I couldn't be happier with my choice.When picking paint colors, do you choose what feels safe and familiar, ordo you take chances with new and different hues? How do you pick yourcolors? Where do you find inspiration?Spring is a great time to start thinking about paint colors. It's a great wayto lift your spirits for a little bit of money. But, if your home is an homageto beige and taupe, how do inject some color in your life? With my tips,you can have a home that shows your true colors (pun intended!).

Paint is one of the least expensive ways to update your home, andprobably one of the most fun things you can do in a weekend. Need someinspiration? Check out photos on my Facebook page and website.Happy Painting!

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1. Find inspiration in something you love. Look at your linens,favorite artwork, a flower, or even the clothes in your closet.What colors are you drawn to, what colors make you feelhappy or inspired? Find something you really love and make itwork for you.2. Don't pick your paint color from a chip at the paint counter-even you think it's perfect. Buy a few paint pots, paint largesamples and hang them around your room.3. Like my blue, a new color may make you uncomfortable butsit on it for a while and see how you feel about it after you'veseen it in different types of light, with your fabric, against trimpaint, and next to adjacent rooms.


UPCOMING VACATION?WORRIED ABOUT YOURWAISTLINE?Does your upcoming vacation have you worried aboutyour waistline?

The average person gains almost a pound a day whileon vacation. Most of the time extra pounds sneak up

on you when you least expect it, so decide right here and now that yourvacation will leave you slimmer than when you left. All you have to do ishave a plan. As you embark on your next vacation adventure, use these 7tips to come home fitter than when you left.

Trick #1: Cut Your CarbsVacation days are notorious for carbohydrate rich meals, and it's a well-known fact that too many carbohydrates will quickly add up to unwantedpounds. Combat this fat-trap by choosing one meal per day to go carb-less.

• Breakfast: Since breakfast often involves breads, pastries or pancakes.Skip the toast and fill up on egg whites and lean breakfast meats.

• Lunch: A great carb-less lunch is a salad with lean meat.• Dinner: Since you're on vacation, you don't want to feel deprived, so

dinner is the hardest meal to go carb-less. But if you've indulged atbreakfast and lunch then make it a point to cut the carbs at dinner. Stickwith veggies and lean meats.

Trick #2: Be ActiveIf your travels keep you too busy for a workout, or if your hotel does nothave an exercise room, go on a brisk walk after your day's activities, takethe stairs instead of elevator in your hotel and any other buildings you visit.Go on a short jog in the mornings or evenings of your stay. If your hotel hasa pool, swim a few laps each morning or evening.

Trick #3: Indulge with ControlEating out is a must while on vacation. Whether you're visiting 5 starrestaurants or fast food diners, you are faced with the same problem: largeportions. While the easiest thing to do with a large portioned meal is tosimply eat it all - you are on vacation after all...right? - that isn't the bestfor your waist. When you order your meal ask the server to bring you a to-go box. Take half of your meal and place it safely into the box before youeven begin to eat.

Trick #4: Don't Eat LateOne of the easiest tricks for preventing weight loss is to simply stop eating3 hours before you go to bed. So skip that late night indulgence and wakeup looking and feeling great.

Trick #5: Snack HealthyHave you ever noticed how travel days create the perfect opportunity forsnacking? A coffee and muffin before your flight, a snack on the plane andthen before you know it - it's lunch time! Cut unhealthy snacking off at thepass by brining along your own healthy options. Dried or fresh fruit,unsalted nuts, health bars, cut veggies and low fat crackers are a good start.

Trick #6: Avoid Fried FoodsWhile fast food restaurants are definitely convenient, with their low pricesand quick service, this convenience is not worth the additional poundsbrought on by chips and fries.While vacationing you will likely burn fewer calories each day than youwould burn at home, and you are consuming more calories due to yourschedule of eating out.

Trick #7: Team up with a Pro - Yours Truly!Well, fitness is my specialty...and since you are serious about creating ahealthy and fit physique - guarantee your results by teaming up with me.Together we will come up with a fitness plan that is uniquely yours, one thatfits your lifestyle and brings you promptly to your goals - something thatyou will appreciate while on vacation and at home.

Call 424-7878 or email [email protected] get started today with a free consultation.

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HOMETOWNE OPPORTUNITIES

LOCAL JOB FAIRSHudson Valley Community College Job Fair

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 • 10am - 3pmMcDonough Field House

80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, N.Y. 12180For more information contact:

HVCC Center for Careers and Employment (518) 629-7326 • www.labor.ny.gov

Job Discovery Career Fair & Business ExpoThursday, March 15, 2012 10am - 5pm

SUNY Adirondack640 Bay Road Queensbury, N.Y. 12801

For more information contact:Kimberly Haviland, (518) 743-0925

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Internet Do’s and Don’t’sWHILE SEARCHING FOR THE PERFECT CAREER

DO CREATE AN ONLINE PRESENCE LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook

When you're looking for a job or positioning yourself forcareer growth, it's important to have an online presencewhere you can showcase your skills and experience. Your

online profiles will also help you connect with contacts whocan expedite your job search and assist you with moving

UNDERSTAND USING SOCIAL MEDIAworks BOTH WAYS

Social media when used the wrong way can backfire and jeopardize a job offer or even your current job.

I am amazed that people still post "I hate my job" onTwitter or complain about their boss without thinking of the possible ramifications. Then they're surprised if,

all of a sudden, they don't have a job.

BE CONSISTENTDoes the employment history on your resume match

what's on your LinkedIn profile? Does the information you have on your Facebook page (if it's public) match

up with the information you have elsewhere online? If yourjob titles, companies, and dates don't jive. That's a red flag

GOOGLE YOUR NAME.Your perspective employer will.

Use your Facebook Privacy Settings. While you should never put anything on-line you don’t want your Mom

to read be sure you set your profile info to private.Knowing the number of children you have, if you are

pregnant or having family issues is nobody’s business.Especially if you are job hunting.

PERSONAL CARE AIDES & HOME HEALTH AIDESAre you interested in working 3 days and

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MARCH SCHEDULE518-399-8174 E-mail: [email protected]

LIBRARY HOURS: Monday -Thursday 10AM - 8PM • Friday 10AM - 5PM • Saturday 10AM - 2PM • Closed SundayONLINE http://catalog.sals.edu or http://toblibrary.sals.edu YOUTH SERVICES http://toby.sals.edu • E-mail: [email protected]

The March meeting of the library board of trustees will be at 7PM onWednesday, March 28 in the library community room. These meetings areopen to the public and we'd love to see you there.COMPUTER CLASSES MARCH 2012Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Please call 399-8174 ext 2 for moreinformation and to register. Visit http://toblibrary.sals.edu for classdescriptions.Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 - Friday, March 2, 12PM-2PMMicrosoft Excel Level 1 - Monday, March 5, 6PM-8PMKindle for eBooks - Wednesday, March 7, 11AM-12PMMicrosoft Excel Level 2 - Wednesday, March 7, 6PM-8PMGoogle for Seniors - Tuesday, March 13, 10:30AM-12:30PMMicrosoftWord Level 1 - Monday, March 19, 6PM-8PMNook for eBooks - Wednesday, March 21, 4PM-5PMMicrosoft Word Level 2 - Wednesday, 8PMKindle for eBooks - Thursday, March 22, 4:30PM-5:30PMiPad for eBooks - Monday, March 26, 4PM-5PMMicrosoft Access Level 1 - Tuesday, March 27, 6PM-8PMEmail 1 on 1 - Wednesday, March 28, 12PM-2PMComputer Lap - Friday, March 30, 12PM-2PM

Identity Theft Presentation by Ballston Spa National Bank - Thursday,March 8, 10:30-11:30AM in the library community room..

V-Healthy - Tell 2 People - Free community based initiative to provideeducation and awareness of vascular health sponsored by the Center forVascular Awareness , Inc. Please register by calling Sharon at 452-1048.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMSAll children's programs are free and open to the public. If registration isrequired, please call 399-8174 ext. 2.

Baby Lap Time - Thursdays at 12PM - Songs, rhymes, and simple boardbooks for pre-walkers accompanied by an adult.

Toddler Time - Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30AM - Read and sing withus to promote early literacy and social skills. For ages 3 and underaccompanied by an adult.

Preschool Story Time - Wednesdays at 1:30PM and Thursdays at 10:30AM.For 3-6 year olds accompanied by a caregiver.

Music with Miss Mona - Tuesdays at 10:30AM March 6-27. Family stylesing along followed by playtime.

Read to Casey - Wednesdays at 4PM. For children and families. Read to acertified therapy dog.

2,3,4 Book Club - March 29 at 4PM. For kids in grades 2,3, & 4. Registrationrequired.

Scribbles & Tales - Stories and crafts for children of all levels of ability ingrades K-5. Registration required.

5th & 6th Grade Book Club - Please sign up and pick up a copy of the bookat the front desk. For 5th and 6th graders.

Teen Advisory Board - March 6 at 1:30PM - (BH-BL half day) - Join our TABand help us plan our teen space and programs. We will be choosing newbooks and planning our teen summer reading program. For grades 6-12.Please sign up.

Game Design Lab (BH-BL Half Day) Friday, March 23 at 1:30 PM - TheGame Design Lab for teens is a teen workshop where attendees will learnsome basics about game design while using pieces of software that do notrequire knowledge of programming languages. We will use SCRATCHAnimation at this session. For grades 6-12. Please sign up.


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Fast forward to October of 1982. Bob Carney, a machinist bytrade at GE decided he wanted something different for him andhis family. Being a tight knit family from Irish descent; Bob calleda family meeting and proposed that they purchase what wasknown then as the Main Street Tavern in Ballston Lake.Rosemary, Bob, and their 4 children were to be in this together.Fortunately for Bob they agreed it was a good idea. And so theplan evolved. Bob left GE in 1983 to run Carney's Tavern.

Rosemary was an experienced bookkeeper and would be in chargeof the money. Bob was a fine cook and had a lifelong dream toown a local restaurant where the community could gather andshare stories, food and cocktails. The children would grow intotheir roles, none were exempt.

The first thing the Carney's did was change the configuration ofthe bar. It was long and winding with no opportunity to talk toanyone other than the person next to you. A U shaped bar was

As you read this story we want you to know this wasplanned a while ago. Bob Carney was still with us and thisstory was to celebrate their 30th St Patrick's Day inbusiness. On February 16th we tipped a cocktail togetherand chatted about taking photos for the paper. On Feb.22nd Bob Carney passed away however; his spirit is alivein the community and always will be.

Carney's Tavern has been a landmark in our communitysince 1840. It has been a tavern, a hotel, a grocery storeand returned to being a tavern when the Carney'spurchased it in 1982. If the walls could talk they would tellyou stories of townspeople, travelers and a future Presidentof the US that gathered there. Vice President TheodoreRoosevelt was informed of the assassination of PresidentWilliam McKinley. On his return trip to Washington, thefuture president stopped at the hotel for food and news.


constructed keeping the original oak barback and tin ceiling thathad been seen by so many people in the past.

Danny Ward and Kathy Cermak- Smith started bartending fromday 1 and did whatever it took to make Carney's a fun place to be.Danny made the chili and soups, Kathy would prepare sandwichesand pub fare. Lucille Isabella cooked, the kids found their niches.The family would grow with the community. They waitressed,cooked, cleaned bathrooms, as a family Alex, the youngest cut histeeth in the kitchen and is now the head chef. Chris, the oldestlearned his construction skills from the ongoing remodeling projectand keeps the building in working order along with his FT job.Jennifer (#3) loves to bake and is the creator of the famous breadpudding and still makes it along with helping Rosemary with thebookwork. Kate is a Grant Writer and has used her people skills tosecure a fantastic position with the Luther Forest DevelopmentTeam.

But they didn't just work together. They took long Sunday drives,trips to Cape May, camping, all the things families do to betogether even though they were together 24-7. They bonded as afamily outside of the day to day family project known as Carney'sTavern

Bob was an avid reader; from Shakespeare to Keats, he read thegreats and took it all in and enjoyed life to its fullest. He playedwith the children that came into the restaurant and had an uncannyway of connecting with them. He spoke to them like people andthey responded, even the shyest children would warm up to Bob.He would invite them to sit with him and tell them stories so theirparents could enjoy a few peaceful moments with their dinner.

Rosemary has remained close to 5 girlfriends she has known sincekindergarten! That is such an amazing story in itself. They havealways remained in close contact and just this past year they took atrip to Spain for 14 days. What a blessing to have friends for solong. But it is also work; Rosemary has instilled into her childrenthe value of friendship and what it takes to earn the right to havelifelong friends.

Time is fleeting. If you live in this community you know DannyWard passed away in 2009 at the age of 54. Bob, Rosemary, Kathyand the children have honored him with the Danny G. WardMemorial Old Fashioned Field Day that is held each year to raisemoney for a scholarship fund in his name. In the spirit Dannywould have wanted it, the day is filled with fun, food and music atThe Fireman's Field.

So from a glimmer of hope, and a lot of hard work the Carneylegacy has touched each of us in this community. There wereChristmas hayrides that brought people from Carney's to The OldHomestead, Charlton Tavern, Felicias Roadhouse and Poor Johnson hay wagons pulled by a tractor, all organized by Bob and thefamily. Bob and Danny formed a softball team to play at TheFireman's Field. Bob loved taking trips. He planned numerous tripsincluding one to Ireland and bus trips to places like Nova Scotiawhere the famous “Bob and the Oxen” picture was taken. If youhave not seen it stop in to Carneys, it's on the wall near the bar. Itcaptures his spirit, his sense of humor and his love for adventureand life itself. We will miss his impish smile and quite wit.


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Don't forget the Homemade StuffedCherry Peppers or Freshly Grated Parmesan

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A variety of Olive Oils as well as blocks of Sharp Provolone, Fontinella, Asiago,

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4 large veal cutlets, 1/2 inch thick,hand sliced at Garofalo's

2 eggs1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 cup Garofalo's seasoned bread crumbs4 tablespoons Garofalo's grated cheese1/4 cup oil1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon. parsley2 cups tomato sauce seasoned with GOOD STUFF

and ESSENTIALS from Garofalo's5-6 slices Garofalo's Mozzarella cheese,

thin slicedLinguini from Garofalo's cooked Al Dente

2 slices per person toasted Italian Bread with Garlic

Beat eggs well, add salt and pepper; set aside.Mix bread crumbs with grated cheese, oregano,parsley. Dip veal cutlets into the beaten eggsthen press into bread crumbs. Gently fry on bothsides until golden. Place cutlets in a baking dish.Pour tomato sauce over them. Place Mozzarellacheese slice on each cutlet. Bake at 350 degreesfor 30 minutes. Serve over Linquini with ToastedGarlic Bread.

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Smoked Kielbasa over Red Beans and Rice

2 pounds Garofalo's smoked kielbasahalved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices

1/4 cup finely chopped onion3 thick cut Garofalo's bacon strips

finely chopped1 can red beans drained1 small head Escarole3/4 cup honey barbecue sauce1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon prepared horseradish2 teaspoons water2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesHot cooked rice

In a Dutch oven, sauté the kielbasa, onion andbacon until onion is tender; drain. Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, horseradish,water, garlic and pepper flakes, escarole and beans. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sauce is thickened.Serve with rice.


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The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Business & Professional Association was founded in 1987 to encourage, support,

and promote business in the Towns of Ballston and Glenville,as well as in the Burnt Hills School District,

and to enhance the quality of life in this area.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESWe support and participate in a variety of business, civic and networking

programs available to members of our association. Our mission is to encourage, support and promote business and our quality of life in

The Town of Ballston, Town of Charlton and the Town of Glenville areas encompassed by the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake School District.

To accomplish these goals our members: Co Sponsor the Annual “TownClean-Up Day , Sponsor the Town of Ballston’s Flag Day Parade, Provide

scholarships to two Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School Seniors,Sponsor several area youth teams, Sponsor the Annual Tree Lightingevent in December, Sponsor the Jean Bergstrom Family-in Need Drive

We meet the first Wednesday of each month to network and hear guestspeakers on topics that include marketing, financing, personal

development, and issues of community concern.Contact Membership Coordinator, Cheryll Hill at 265-1105, visit

www.bhblbpa.com or check us out on goTown!


PROM DRESSESNEW, VINTAGE AND ONE OF A KIND!

La Moda Lisa is your one stop Prom hot spot in Glenville. Not only do theyhave brand new, consigned & vintage Prom Gowns they are also creatingone of a kind custom gowns. For $195.00 you can buy a dress and bepart of the design team to finish & customize the dress to your style, bodytype, and desires.We are creating unique color combinations and usingnew and vintage jewelry to accent the gowns. In addition to the gownswe have a huge selection of new & vintage jewelry and handbags tocomplete your look. If you already have your gown and need somealterations be sure to stop by and visit our new seamstress to help youput the finishing touches on anything you need. Bring your red carpetideas to them and let the dreams begin. La Moda Lisa is open Tuesday,Wednesday & Friday 10 - 5, Thursday 10-8 & Saturday 9-5. They accept allcredit cards except American Express and even have layaway. Checkthem out at www.lamodalisa.com and like them on facebook to viewtheir new dresses as they arrive.

INTERNET TIPS AND TRICKSWhen typing an Internet address you do notneed to type http:// or even www. in the address.For example, if you wanted to visit Google you could just type Google.com and press enter. To make things even quicker, if you'revisiting a .com address you can type Google and then press Ctrl + Enter to type out the full

http://www.Google.com address.

If you're filling out an online form, e-mail, or other text field you canquickly move between each of the fields by pressing the Tab key or Shift+ Tab to move back a field. For example, if you're filling out your nameand the next field is your e-mail address you can press the Tab key toswitch to the e-mail field.

This tip also applies to the buttons, if you press tab the button should beselected and will allow you to press the space bar or enter to push thebutton.

If you have a drop-down box that lists every country or every state youcan click that box and then press the letter of the state or country you'relooking for. For example, is a drop-down box of States in the UnitedStates you could press n on the keyboard to quickly scroll to New York.

Make sure to get the most out of every search result. If you're not findingwhat you want try surrounding the text in quotes. For example, if youwere searching for 'computer help' this actually searches for pages thatcontain both computer and help and not necessarily pages that havecomputer and help next to each other. If you search for "computer help"with the quotes around the search query this will only return pages thatactually have computer and help next to each other.

Many new computer users also don't realize that in every search box youcan press enter instead of having to move the mouse button over to theSearch button.

Most computer users use the default browser that comes included withthe computer, with Microsoft Windows this is Internet Explorer. There areseveral great alternative browsers that are all free to download and useand may have features your current browser does not include. Here aretwo of our favorites: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

As always... safe computing!

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This year's lack of winter has left us withoutour regular snowmobile stories, no tails ofthe trails so to speak! One thing I havenoticed is that people are jumping intospring quickly this year. Thoughts ofboating, camping and fun in the sun isalready top of mind; a full month early.

With spring, comes another pastime forthose who enjoy sports, Baseball. I have toadmit I'm not a fanatic about baseball andoutside the World Series which currentlyresides at a comfortable distance in regardsto the calendar; I don't watch a whole lot ofit. But in a recent conversation withRosemary Carney, she pointed out a littleknown fact that is more than noteworthy,it's a story!

Rosemary's great uncle, former WatervlietPolice Lt Jack O'Brien not only playedbaseball, he played in the FIRST WORLDSERIES in 1903 along with Cy Young as amember of the Boston Pilgrims, sometimescalled the Boston Americans and youguessed it; the team that would evolve intotoday's Boston Redsox. The Pilgrims wonthe series 5 games to 3 winning the last 4 ina row. Jack is pictured above, sitting on theground, clasping his hands.

John (Jack) Joseph O'Brien was born onFebruary 5, 1873 in Watervliet. He was 26when he started his MLB career as anoutfielder on April 14, 1899 with theWashington Senators in the NationalLeague, the Cleveland Blues in 1901 beforemoving to the Boston Americans of the

American League in 1903. At 6'1 165 lbs, hebatted left-handed and threw right-handed.He was tough to beat.

His most productive season came in 1899 asa rookie, he posted hit .282 and reachedcareer-highs in home runs (6), RBI (51), runs(68), stolen bases (17) and games played(127). But he is best remembered as the firstplayer to pinch-hit in a World Series gamefor Boston catcher Lou Criger in the 9thinning of Game One of the 1903 seriesagainst Pittsburgh. O'Brien was unique inthe true meaning of the word; He was a.259 hitter in 326 games, including ninehome runs with 133 RBI and 171 runs,making his last MLB appearance onSeptember 28th 1903.

After retirement from baseball, he served asChief of Police in Watervliet from 1912 until1914 when he relinquished that positionand turned to scouting for the Chicago Cubswhere he discovered several major leaguestars including Goose Goslin, Big Ed Walshand Gabby Harnett before retiring frombaseball completely in 1916. Returninghome, he again assumed the duties as theChief of Police in Watervliet under MayorEdward Foley, withdrawing in 1918. In 1922he was named city detective, a post he helduntil 1930 when he was promoted to theLieutenancy. Jack O'Brien died on June 10,1933 in Watervliet at the age of 60. Forthose of you who know Rosemary maybethis should explain where she got herfortitude and never give up attitude.

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particle of dust, barely visible through the most powerful microscopes.


EAT HEALTHY - HELP SAVE YOUR VISIONOur eyes are the windows to the world aroundus. They are complex organs and we oftentake them for granted. That is, until they beginto show signs and symptoms of damage andor vision loss. Protecting our eyes goesbeyond wearing UV protecting sunglasses and

minimizing eyestrain at the computer screen. Many other considerationscan affect eye health, including the use of various pharmaceuticals,inadequate water intake, poor lighting and malnourishment. Foods you eatand the dietary supplements you take affect your overall health as well asthe health of your eyes. Adding certain nutrients to your diet every day -either through foods or supplements - can help save your vision.

Vitamin A: The current thinking is that this fat-soluble vitamin may preventnight blindness and dry eye. Found in: Eggs, milk, butter, beef or chickenliver, cod liver oil, sweet potato, winter squash.

Vitamin C: May reduce risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Foundin: Citrus fruit, cantaloupe, strawberries, kale, sweet peppers, papaya,brussel sprouts, broccoli.

Vitamin D: The "sunlight" vitamin may protect against maculardegeneration. Found in: Milk, tuna, egg, salmon, sardines, juice fortifiedwith vitamin D. A few minutes of skin exposure to sunlight daily will helpyour body will produce its own vitamin D.

Vitamin E: Another fat-soluble vitamin, this one is thought to reduce therisk of advanced age-related macular degeneration, in combination withcarotenoids and vitamin C. Found in: sunflower seeds, almonds, papaya,olives, greens (spinach, mustard, collard, turnip), blueberries.

Lutein and zeaxanthin: A pair of nutrients also thought to protect againstcataracts and macular degeneration. Found in: Eggs, kale, spinach, turnipand collard greens, Brussel sprouts, romaine lettuce, zucchini

Beta-carotene: May protect against night blindness and dry eye. Found in:Sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, butternut squash, turnip and collardgreens, kale.

Essential Fatty Acids: It's omega 3 that our eyes are looking for. Thisessential fatty acid is absolutely necessary for good eye health. Goodsources of omega 3 are flax seeds, flax oil, evening primrose oil, nuts andseeds such as walnuts, dark leafy green vegetables and cold-water fish.

Regular eye exams, too, are essential for maintaining eye health. There's nosubstitute for the quality of life good vision offers. If eye problems andchronic diseases are detected early enough, appropriate treatment mayprevent permanent vision loss.

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

or visit www.burnthillsoptical.com.

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I GOT YOUR BACK!It seems as though "life" is starting to pop its waythrough the brown ground that has been such afamiliar site all winter. The sap is flowing in the treesagain and the buds are waiting patiently to burst intothe warming sun. The animals that have hunkereddown are starting to wake and leave their winterhomes. As the sun graces us earlier and earlier, I look

outside with anticipation of the first robin and the long awaited Spring.

It is a new awakening of the earth, a new opportunity for growth andsunnier days ahead. The Spring bring new beginnings for all us. For meespecially. It has been a winter of learning and searching, finding andmoving forward.

My son and I have become a team; a team of two, but a team none theless. To put this new found "teamwork" into effect, we decided to gorock climbing. Maybe it was a lapse in judgment on my part. As weentered and got strapped in with belts and clips, my heart raced a bitfaster. My son already "clinging" to the molded artificial rocks drilledinto the steep walls. The instructor showed us how it all worked. Sheheld the rope as he climbed to the top and hit the Staples "EASY" Buttonattached to the ceiling. As he came down, she handed me the rope tohold him. I was a little nervous, knowing full well I would do anythingto protect my son, but this little rope strapped to my little body didn'tseem to be enough to boost my confidence. As he climbed again, Iretrieved the slack and kept the line tight so if he fell, he would not gocrashing to the ground. As he landed back on his feet he said..."ok mom,your turn!" I thought the instructor would come back over to hold myrope...but no, my son strapped in and said "GO!" He was my safety line,my skinny, handsome boy was my safety line?!? I rose up, slowly, onefake rock at a time, I kept asking, "do you have me?" He alwaysreassured me that he did, "mom, I got ya, I won't let you fall."

As I reached the "EASY" button on my second attempt I knew my boyhad my back. When we got into the car, we high-fived and agreed thatit was good teamwork. As we talked over ice cream, we knew that nomatter what happened we were always going to be a team, even if it isjust a team of two!

As the Irish Blessing below says...wind at your back, I know my son willbe my wind and I will be his always and forever.

... May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back,may the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall softly upon yourfields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of hishand. (author unknown)

As always, I wish you peace, joy and a gentle wind always at your back.

Pattie Rakvica • [email protected]

Your Hometowne March 2013

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