Your Hometowne September 2012

COMPLIMENTARYSEPTEMBER

2012

COMPLIMENTARYSEPTEMBER

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Fall is approaching quickly. I'm sure youhave noticed that the air outside isquickly changing. For me it starts with“smells”. Born with a great sense of smellI could tell you my surroundings by justsniffing the air. The fragrant summerflowers and bushes have been replacedwith smokey bon-fires, falling leaves

and a crispness that is difficult to explain. Fall is truly a gift here inUpstate New York. People travel from all over the country just to peekat our leaves changing colors and feast on our Fall bounty.

It is a complete culture change, we change our household decorations.We put on our favorite blue jeans, sweaters and boots. We bake piesand breads; apples, pumpkins and squash fill our tables. We cravemeats cooked in Dutch Ovens instead of grilled. Our bodies arepreparing us for winter. It is no coincidence that we change our eatinghabits with the seasons. Just like the bears, we want to fatten up for thewinter. To counteract that, Fall is a great time to start a new exerciseroutine. Whether it's walking your dog more often or joining a gym;if you want to fit into your favorite jeans throughout the winter thenyou need to increase your activity level to balance off the extra caloriesthat comes with our change in diet.

I would be amiss if I didn't mention football. While I personally amnot a huge fan of the game I do enjoy how it brings people together.Families and friends gather every Sunday and Monday to watch theirfavorite teams. I love the loyalty it brings out in people, cheering as theirteam wins and supporting them even if they lose. I guess you could callme a “football voyeur”.

Don't let the tourists be the only ones who enjoy our beautiful area.This is a great time to reunite your family after the hustle and bustleof summer. Apple picking, antique shopping, driving through theAdirondacks make wonderful memories. As I flip through my picturesof Beth and Lea growing up my favorite ones are in the Fall. Sitting onthe big rock at Prospect Mountain; playing in the leaves as we raked;teaching them to make apple crisp. I can still smell every moment andit makes me smile.

Gather your family, friends and pets and make some memories. No oneever regrets spending too much time with the ones they love.

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INTRODUCING… THE SPECKLED HEN! I spent the last year transforming my homeinto a storefront, and in March 2012 openedthe doors to “The Speckled Hen”! Since thenI’ve welcomed many of you into my store andhave truly enjoyed getting to know you.

To those primitive and country lovers who I haven’t met, The Speckled Henis the place to find country crafts and primitive décor. I strive to bring youaffordable, handmade and specially selected items. I regularly travel totradeshows, visit local artists and craftsmen to bring you the unique giftsthat are displayed throughout the store.I’ve met so many great people and am looking forward to meeting manymore of you! I hope you enjoy your visits – as I’ve truly enjoyed creating TheSpeckled Hen. - Maureen Culver

DECORATING TIPS FROM THE SPECKLED HENFinding the right primitive accessories can be the key in bringing it alltogether, so each month I’ll be sharing “Decorating Tips from The SpeckledHen”. Whether you are decorating your bedroom, kitchen, bath or familyroom, I’ll help by introducing you to a different decorating tip in every issue.

When decorating with primitives, we do on purpose what those in the earlydays did out of necessity. If you were to step into an early homestead, youwould find the items that were used on a daily basis displayed throughoutthe home (as they didn`t have the drawers and closets we do today). A pegrack holding clothing, candles hanging by the hearth, boxes stacked nearthe fire, dried flowers hanging from beams, linens folded and stacked…there are so many ways to add primitive accessories all around your home!

Let’s start with the walls. Try to avoid filling walls with a bunch of littleitems. Use a bigger piece to anchor it all to the room. Consider hanging acupboard with wood signs, pictures, candle sconces and such on either side.Open the cupboard doors to display items on the shelves - and don`t forgetthe top of the cupboard!

To add a touch of color, make your own dried flowers. Gather fromyourgarden or fields, tie them, hang them from racks, fill bowls or masonjars. Quilts, linens and throws are another great way to add color andtexture anywhere you need it - I carry lots of homespun linens and patternsto decorate your home for autumn.

Maureen Culver, The Speckled Hen38 Saratoga Road, Scotia 369.8771

How vain it is to sit down to writewhen you have not stood up to live.

- Henry David Thoreau


IN THE BLINK OF AN EYEWhen we think of eye protection, we tend tothink of people wearing hardhats and labcoats. We often forget that even at home, wemight find ourselves dealing with similarthreats to our eyes. Dangerous chemicalsthat could burn or splash the eyes aren'trestricted to chemical laboratories. They'realso in our garages and under our kitchensinks. Debris and other air-borne irritants are

present at home, too, whether one is doing a home construction projector working in the yard. The debris from a lawnmower or “weed wacker,”for example, can be moving at high speeds and provide no time to react.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, an estimated 90percent of eye injuries are preventable with the use of proper safetyeyewear. Even a minor injury to the cornea-like that from a small particleof dust or debris-can be painful and become a life-long issue, so take theextra precaution and always protect your eyes. If your eye is injured, seekemergency medical help immediately.

The best ways to prevent injury to the eye is to always wear theappropriate eye protection. To be effective, eyewear must fit properly andbe effectively designed to protect the eyes based on the activity beingperformed. Your eye care professional is well versed in the safety eyewearoptions out there, which can include prescription or non-prescriptionlenses. If your eyes don't require a prescription, it only takes a trip to thesporting goods store or hardware store/home building center to get theright safety eyewear for you.

You (or anyone who is watching you work) should always wear properlyfitted eye protective gear, such as safety glasses with sideprotection/shields, when:

• Doing work that may produce particles, slivers, or dust from materials like wood, metal, plastic, cement, and drywall

• Hammering, sanding, grinding, or doing masonry work• Working with power tools • Working with chemicals, including common household chemicals like

ammonia, oven cleaners, and bleach• Using a lawnmower, or other motorized gardening devices like called

“weed wacker's”• Working with wet or powdered cement • “Jumping” the battery of a motor vehicle

The eyes are complex and delicate organs. We don't always notice therisks that many day-to-day activities pose. Using safety eyewear cansignificantly decrease your risks of suffering a devastating eye injury. Visionis a gift, make the extra effort to protect it.

For more information contact Kristen Cameron,Burnt Hills Optical

793 Rt. 50 Burnt Hills, 399-6130or visit www.burnthillsoptical.com


BRUSH UP ON YOURINVESTMENT EDUCATIONYou don’t need to have young children to be keenlyaware that we’ve reached that “back-to-school” timeof year. Whether you’re shopping for school supplies ornot, you may want to take a cue from this season tothink about getting a little more education yourself -specifically, investment education.

Many people find the language of investing to be confusing, but with a littleeffort, you can learn important concepts and principles. And the more youknow about investing, the better off you’ll be because, in the investmentworld as in other areas of life, knowledge is power.

So take just a few minutes to read more on these basic investment concepts:GROWTH - You purchase some types of investments with the hope thattheir value will rise over time. Of course, over the short term, the prices ofgrowth-oriented investments can and will fluctuate, sometimessubstantially, and the preservation of your principal is not guaranteed.INCOME - When you invest in income-oriented or fixed-income vehicles,you receive income in the form of interest payments. The market value offixed-income investments can also fluctuate, but if you hold them untilmaturity, you can generally expect to receive the original principal value.INVESTMENT RISK - When most people talk about investment risk, theyare usually referring to the possibility of losing money - and that is indeedan ever-present risk. But all investments carry some type of risk. When youinvest in fixed-income investments, for example, you may incur interest raterisk - the risk that the value of your investment will drop if interest rates rise.Or you may encounter purchasing power risk - the risk that your rate ofreturn may not keep up with inflation.RISK TOLERANCE - Generally speaking, your risk tolerance refers to whattype of investor you are. If you’re an aggressive investor, you may be willingto accept greater risk in exchange for potentially higher returns, whereas ifyou’re a conservative investor, you’ll take lower returns if you can receivegreater preservation of principal.TIME HORIZON - Your investment strategy will be partially based on yourtime horizon - the number of years in which you plan to invest. Your timehorizon will likely stretch into your retirement years.DIVERSIFICATION - Diversification is an important factor in investmentsuccess. By spreading your investment dollars among an array of investmentvehicles, you can help reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio,although diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or protect againstloss.

While far from exhaustive, this list of investment terms can help you gain aclearer understanding of the “nuts and bolts” of investing - and perhapsencourage you to further your investment “education.”

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].

Thank you Mother Nature for giving us a mild winter and a splendid summer to recover from Hurricane Irene.

- Cheryll Hill


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Ballston Spa, NY - The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association ishosting the 10th annual “The Way We Were” Car Show to be held Sunday,October 7, 2012 from 9:00 am -4:00 pm on Front Street in Historic BallstonSpa. In the event of bad weather, the rain date for this event is October 14.

“You'll be able to enjoy some of the nicest cars of the region", says SteveSpringer, event co-chair of the Car Show. Spectators will be able to strollfrom one end of historic Front Street to the other, checking out a widevariety of cars and trucks while enjoying outdoor barbecues, vendors, andmusic. Front Street in the village will be blocked off from Milton Avenue pastthe Old Iron Springs to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. In the past,this event has attracted hundreds of automobile aficionados from all overthe region. Again this year we will be tying into the MoHu Festival, a nineday celebration of art, culture and entertainment across the Capital District,and will be encouraging artists, bands, and performers to set up within theshow.

This is one of the few local judged shows and several trophies will beawarded, including Best of Show, Mayor’s Choice, Best Engine, Best Paint,Best Stock, Oldest Vehicle plus the top five in each of 13 categories. Judgingbegins at 9:30 am with trophies awarded at 3:30 pm. The event is free tospectators. Exhibitors can pre-register by 10/1/12 for $10.00 per car or$15.00 the day of show. All proceeds will benefit community activitiessponsored by the BSBPA. Dash plaques will be given to the first 400 carsregistered and the first 200 cars registered will receive car show souvenirs.A printable registration form is available on the BSBPA website,www.ballston.org <http://www.ballston.org/> . Registration flyers are alsoavailable at Mangino Buick GMC in Ballston Spa and Mangino Chevrolet inAmsterdam. For more information, contact Tina Mangino-Coffey [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> , SteveSpringer at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> or theBSBPA at [email protected] or 885-2772. A link to a video about "The WayWe Were" Car Show can also be found on the ballston.org homepage.

The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association was founded 29years ago with the mission of promoting Ballston Spa as a great place tovisit, do business and live.


“This is upstate New York, man,the weather changes faster than the Mets lineup.”

- Fletcher

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Recently I had the pleasure of sitting and chatting with Dick Pearce, 2ndgeneration owner of the well known Country Store/Restaurant; LakesideFarms in Ballston Lake. In a very short time he had captivated me with hisability to recall all the details of how Lakeside Farms grew from a simpleCider Mill to the bustling Country Store it is today.

In 1948, Robert Pearce and his wife Agnes started this fourth-generationfamily business as “a means to make a little extra money on the side”. Robertbought the Ballston Lake farm for its old barn and cider press, with theintention of making and selling fresh cider.

After a year in business, Robert who had a full time job at GE offered thebusiness to his son Dick. Dick was 17 years old at the time and knew in hisheart it was to be his destiny. After 2 years serving in the Army, Dick cameback to Ballston Lake and continued to operate the farm with his motherAgnes, until the early 1970's when she passed away.

In 1958, Pearce opened a small retail store and in 1961, they renovated anold carriage barn on the property, naming it the Lakeside Cider Mill & Farmstore. They began with selling fresh vegetables and apple cider. Two yearslater they added pies, salads and sandwiches. By 1971 their business outgrewthe building and they had to construct a separate barn for the ciderproduction. The press built in the late 1880's is a 120 ton screw driven press.Impressive in size and look, the press takes up much of the barn where it ishoused. Manually operated, the process for making cider with an old ciderpress is very labor intensive, but that's why it tastes so good.

In the true entrepreneurial spirit Dick began growing his own vegetables onthe property, including corn, squash, pumpkins, beans, tomatoes andcucumbers in the 1980's. In response to the popularity of their home-bakedpies and made-to-order sandwiches, in 1990 they began serving homemadecountry breakfasts. The customers just kept coming and once again theyoutgrew their building and added a large patio. Today Lakeside servesbreakfast, lunch and delicious desserts. They also serve dinners to go daily.

Even though Dick is 80, when I arrived to interview him he was busystacking Mums. We took a quick ride in his John Deere tractor to his homeon the property where we sat and chatted as he showed me pictures of theoriginal building, an oil painting over his mantle done by a local artist withhim in the corner; as a young 17 year old. My very favorite picture was Dickstanding with a very large Bull when he was around 25. We joked as to whichone was the bull; he is spry and very witty!

The centerpiece of the business continues to be their fresh apple cider andapples, grown throughout the region, and sold for retail. History aside - awalk through the Lakeside Store tells the story of why this place is so popularwith the locals. In addition to their cider, Lakeside Farms tops the charts interms of fresh and local vegetables and products. They sell local productsthat you can't get anywhere else. Adirondack Maple Syrup, Local Honey,milk from Battenkill Valley Creamery, fresh eggs from Thomas' Poultry inSchuylerville, and meats and sausages from Oscar's Smokehouse inWarrensburg, NY. They also carry unique cooking items, arts and craft items,and have a delicious vintage candy section.

The Pearce family is a working family. Dick's sons, daughter and daughter-in-law put in long hours to keep up with their customers and the demandfor their goods. Always keeping with the times the family is not afraid tomake changes and listen to what their customers want. They have a largepavilion to accommodate special events. It's the perfect spot for a countrywedding, class reunions or company picnics.

If you haven't been to Lakeside Cider Mill and Farm Store you are missinga local gem. Now is the perfect time to bring your family to feast on freshapple cider donuts, or enjoy a delicious country breakfast or lunch.

For more information visitwww.lakesidefarmscidermill.com or call 518-399-8359.

Open 7 days a week, 7:30am - 6pm until December 28th

A Local TraditionLAKESIDE FARM

Dick Pearce pictured with his sons Jeff (left) and Rich (right).


The month of August was atough one for the family ownedMortensen Motorsports RacingTeam as Mark was fightinghard to defend his FondaSpeedway 602 Sportsman TrackChampionship from 2011.

With only two racing programsin the month of August after arain out on August 11 it made ita difficult task as he was sittingin the second position on thefinal points night of the regularseason on August 18, 38 pointsbehind leader Cody Bleau.

Making it even more difficult was the fact that Mark totaled his 2010 Teocar on August 4 and was racing the final night of points in an outdated 2005Teo car which sat for over three years in the back of his race shop since ithad last been raced.

Mark and car owner Bonnie Mortensen would like to thank their family,crew, sponsors, and everyone who came by the shop and offered their helpfor all of their hard work in getting the old car ready to race after all of thegood parts had to be stripped off of the wrecked car and put on the old oneso that he could even get back out on to the track to complete the 2012regular season at Fonda.

In the first of two 15-lap 602 Sportsman feature events on August 18 Markstarted second in the Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In of Scotia sponsored #1M Teo

car but the 2005 Teo carwasn't exactly up to par withthe newer equipment thateveryone else was running.

Mark dropped back to a fifthplace finish when thecheckered flag flew andstarted the second feature inthe fifth position. Marksuffered a flat tire afteranother car made contact withMark and although he wasable to pit for a new tire andrestart at the rear of the fieldhe could never make his way

back up to the front and was credited with a 19th place finish.

Despite the 19th place finish in the second feature event, Mark secured thesecond position in the final point standings with the 2012 602 SportsmanTrack Championship going to Cody Bleau at the conclusion of the racingprogram.

Tentatively the next race for the Mortensen Motorsports Team will be aspecial race for the 602 Sportsman on Saturday, September 8 at the UticaRome Speedway where Mark finished fifth in a 602 Sportsman feature eventearlier this season.

For more information about the #1M Racing Team you can go to theirwebsite www.markmortensen1m.com

MORTENSEN MOTORSPORTS UPDATE FOR AUGUST 2012

Photo courtesy of Bill McGaffin Photography


5 MYTHS ABOUT WEIGHTTRAINING I've got to warn you. There are bogus rumors goingaround about strength training. The truth is that strengthtraining is one of the absolute best things you can do foryour health and appearance.If you've fallen for these 5 myths then you're missing outon tremendous potential results.

MYTH #1 MUSCLE TURNS INTO FAT Why would anyone want to build muscle if it could morph into fat after a spanof disuse? Rest assured that this is a myth of the highest order. Muscle tissueis muscle tissue. Fat tissue is fat tissue. One will never become the other.MYTH #2 STRENGTH TRAINING DOESN'T BURN FAT On the contrary, muscle mass is your number one ally against fat gains. Apound of muscle burns 10-20 calories each day, while you're just living andbreathing. Regular strength training helps you increase your muscle mass aswell as preserve existing muscle mass, turning you into a fat burning machine.MYTH #3 LIFTING WEIGHTS MAKES WOMEN BULK UP Yes, strength training increases the amount of muscle on your body; so manywomen take this to mean that their body will become body-builder-physique,which isn't quite the look you're going for.The truth is that the female body simply doesn't contain high enough levels oftestosterone to produce that level of results without a very focused anddedicated effort. The tighter, toned figure of a recreational female weight lifteris every bit feminine.MYTH #4 STRENGTH TRAINING IS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ONLY Ha, that's a used-up excuse that senior citizens across the globe haveshattered. Assuming that your doctor has given you the OK, you have much togain from a regular weight lifting routine.Improved balance and coordination, better strength and flexibility, and adecreased risk of osteoporosis are just the beginning.MYTH #5 USE LIGHT WEIGHT AND HIGH REPS TO TONE This myth, popularized in the 90's, that very high repetitions of very lightweights would result in a toned physique, has become outdated. These highrepetitions will increase your muscular endurance but will not add strength ortone. We now know that in order to truly challenge your muscles, heavierweights with lower repetitions are a must. Start with an 8-10 repetition rangeand push your muscles with each set.Including strength training as a part of your fitness routine is essential forachieving a fit and toned body.My custom-made fitness programs remove all of the guesswork for you. I knowwhat works, and I make it my mission to see you reach your goals.Call or email today and we'll get you started on the program that's best for you.

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Did you know?The Autumnal Equinox Fall for 2012

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GOOD BYE SUMMER...HELLO NEW ADVENTURES!Did you feel that?...I did. A cool breeze brushedagainst my cheek. Falls supple approach, itsgentle reminder that cooler days are around thecorner. I sit and welcome the change of season,allowing myself to reminisce about thewonderful summer we had....

Enjoying the patio and its purple furniture, the flowers in bloomand the warm sunny days. Traveling consisted of no more than athree hour trip to the ocean, Moreau State Park, which by the way,is a great little hidden treasure at exit 19 off the Northway and afew small lakes no more than a hop, skip and a jump away. I haveto say that we are very fortunate to be surrounded with suchbeauty right outside our back doors. My son and I enjoyed a crazywhite water rafting trip up north with family and friends.Paddling, swimming and jumping off a huge rock in the middle ofthe river - screaming all the way down! We paddled our waydown Saratoga Lake in a kayak and paddle board. Taking our timeon the 4 miles adventure. Crashing into one another and my sontrying to "hitch" a ride on my kayak - thinking I wouldn't notice Iwas pulling him and his huge 11' paddle board down the lake.Nice try kid!

A little more kayaking and a game of golf (if you can call it that...Ineed to bring more balls next time) finished out our summer.Although, it may not seem all too adventurous to some, nor did itinclude any exotic places. It was however, our summer together.If you ask me, time with my boy, a teenager mind you, it didn'tmatter what we did, it was that we did it together and to me -that's priceless!

As the air cools, we are ready for the change of season. The hustleand bustle of a new school year is upon us and the trees will beturning their bright green leaves to a deeper yellow and red.Reminisce about your summer and look forward to a new fall.New adventures, camping, hiking and biking. Or try somethingnew - they are all closer than you think, just look outside you backdoor.

As always, I wish you peace, joy and many adventures just a hop,skip and jump away!

Pattie Rakvica • [email protected]

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CONNECT WITH THE LIBRARY FROM HOME• Follow the Town of Ballston Community Library on Facebook and Pinterest• Borrow e-books from the library. Go to http://salon.sals.edu • Sign up for the library's weekly e-newsletter at http://toblibrary.sals.eduThis summer 432 children read for 185,600 minutes during the 2012 SummerReading Program at the Town of Ballston Community Library. 139 teens readfor 82,283 minutes.SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDRENPick up a flyer at the library or find it online at http://toblibrary.sals.eduTuesdays 10:30AM - Art & Movement Wednesdays 10AM - Baby LaptimeWednesdays 10:30AM - Toddler TimeWednesdays 1:30PM - Preschool Story TimeThursdays 10:30 AM - Preschool Story TimeFridays 10:30AM - Toddler TimeSEPTEMBER PROGRAMS FOR ADULTSFor a computer class schedule please stop by the library or find it online athttp://toblibrary.sals.eduMEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOPPresented by Mary Sanders Shartle, made possible by Fred Baum in memory ofHelen Baum. Thursdays, 10AM-12PM September 20 & 27, October 4, 11, 18,and 25, November 1 & 8. Please sign up by calling 399-8174 ext. 2. Bring awriting utensil and paper or a journal.PHLEX YOUR MIND WITH PHILOSOPHY EXPLORATIONSJoin retired philosophy professor Roberta Boss for informal conversationsabout philosophy in our everyday lives. Please register by calling 399-8174ext. 2. All programs will be held from 1-3PM on Friday September 21 & 28,October 5, 12, 19, & 26.E-READER PLAY TIMESeptember 19 from 7-8PM. An informal opportunity to share and explore e-readers and borrowing ebooks from Overdrive. The library has a Nook, aKindle, and an i-Pad that you can try out while you're here. Bring yours if youhave one. If you have a burning question, please email it [email protected] and she'll try to have an answer for you that night.HISTORIAN IN RESIDENCEDrop in and chat with Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds between 6:30 and8 PM on September 20th.LIBRARY BOOK CLUBWill discuss The Dovekeepers, by Alice Hoffman, at 7PM on Monday,September 10.FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Will meet at 9AM on Tuesday, October 2. Join us and find out how you can bea Friend!LIBRARY KNITTING GROUP Will meet from 7-9PM on September 24th. All fiber crafters are welcome.Knitting help is available.PC USERS GROUPWill meet from 6:30-8PM on Wednesday, September 12. All are welcome, frombeginner to expert user, at these computer user meetings. Program topics vary.Bring your questions and they'll try to help.BOARD OF TRUSTEESWill meet at 7PM on Wednesday, September 26 in the library community room.These meetings are open to the public and we would love to see you there.


Scott Weller's Chili aka Reverse Angle Chili

OUR SIGNATURE ITALIAN SAUSAGE SINCE 1904

Hot or Sweet; Rope style or PattiesMeatballs and Bragoiles

Kielbasa, Chorizo,Andouille, Bratwurst, Daisy Hams

& Thick Sliced Bacon

CUSTOM CUT BEEFFilet Mignon

Rib eye steaks choiceNY Strip Steaks choice

PORKPork Chops Center Cut Bone in or Stuffed*

Pork Tenderloins

POULTRYSkinless boneless Chicken breasts

Chicken Cutlets or Stuffed Chicken Breasts*

COLD CUTS Featuring Battistoni

Salami, Capicola, Soppresata& Abruzzi

*Our own bread crumb and sausage stuffing

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

to complement our large Selection of Pasta & Casa Visco Sauces.

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

Extra Sharp Canadian Cheddar, SmokedCheddar, Danish Blue Cheese, Pecorino

Romano and Parmesan Reggianito.

1 1/4 Garofalo's Italian Sausage (cut into bitesize chunks after grilling)1 1/4 lb Garofalo's Steak cut into cubes (prefer-ably Humphrey's Charcoal grilled)1 1/4 lb Pot Roast or Brisket slow cooked andpulled (this can be from a previous meal)1/2 lb Garofalo's Smoked Bacon cut into small1/2” squares1/2 lb Fresh Mushrooms cut in half2-3 Medium Onions chopped1 Green Bell Pepper2-3 Jalapeno Peppers Finely Chopped2-3 Hot Red Peppers, Crushed3 Cloves of Garlic, Crushed2-4 tsp Chili Powder (to your taste)1 Tbls Worchester Sauce1/2 tsp Dry Mustard2 Large Cans Crushed Tomatoes from Garofalo's1 Large Can Chili Beans1/2 Cup Red WineSalt and Pepper to taste

Grill all the meat except for the bacon, Sauté vegetables in a small amount of butter. In a large pot add all the ingredients and simmer for3-4 hours, stirring and adding water as necessary.Serve with fresh bread, grated cheese, choppedonions and sour cream.

Garofalo's Offers a WideVariety of Meat Specialties

Garafalo's, the taste people travel for! Stop in and visit the 4th generation, serving QUALITY ITALIAN PRODUCTS since 1904.

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As we all solemnly reflect back to Sept.11, 2001 we want to honorLadder 10 and those who gave all on that day. From the annualmemorial held at the Water's Edge Lighthouse where two of the steel beams stand in honor of the nearly 3,000 souls who perished in the attack to the families in our community who still mourn.I respectfully recount the day from the official site of Ten Housewww.fdnytenhouse.com.

Below are excerpts from the Ladder 10 site:

The Day the Sky turned Black.

For the firefighters of Ten House, Sept. 11 was the day a blue sky turnedblack and bodies rained from the sky. They were beginning a new shift,at 8:46am, when terrorists attacked the Work Trade Towers, spiking themwith two hijacked commercial planes, each loaded with 20,000 gallonsof jet fuel.

Ladder Company 10 and Engine Company 10, the Ten House are locatedat 124 Liberty St., across the street from the Word Trade Center. It is theonly fire station inside ground zero.

They were the first to respond, the Firefighters on duty all jumped upfrom the table and ran to the front of the apparatus bay. The sky wascompletely black. It was just all debris raining down on the streets,papers on fire, pieces of computer, bodies just flying out, just thingscoming at the firefighters…

As the towers collapsed, tons of debris fell on the firehouse and forcedits way into it, blowing out windows and doors and causing extensivedamage to the façade, interior structures, lighting, utilities and the roof.The apparatus floor was flooded with 3 feet of debris. When they foundthe burnt wreckage of ladder 10, weeks later, it was buried under 40 feetof rubble.

Ten house lost 5 members that day along with a Lieutenant fromBattalion 7 covering ladder 10 and on November 19, 2005 The Ten HouseBravest Memorial Dedication was held to honor their comrades.

Lt. Gregg Arthur Atlas - Engine Co, 10Firefighter Paul Pansini - Engine Co 10Firefighter Jeffery Olsen - Engine Co 10Ret. Captain James Corrigan - Ladder Co 10Firefighter Sean Tallon - Ladder Co 10Lt Stephen Harrell - Battalion 7, covering Ladder 10

As you look at the cover it's noteworthy to point out that Ryan Carll tookartistic license in creating the Firefighter. Look closely at the shield on hishelmet and you will notice that this work of art salutes not only the 6from Ladder 10 but the 337 other Firefighters who made the Supremesacrifice in the performance of duty, hence the 6+337 on the shield.

Our cover, provided by graphic artist Ryan Carll will be framed andpresented to Ladder 10 as a respectful gift from Your Hometowne.

Photo Courtesy of www.fdnytenhouse.com


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