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A message from Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past. ~ George Orwell One of life’s constants is change.

Ready or not, it happens. We grow.

We age. Technology reinvents each new day. Change is happening at lightning speed. And while it is necessary to move into the future, hanging on to a bit of the past reinsures a connection between people and their communities, their state, their country. It seems history is paying a big price for the progress we are making. We are tearing down statues, some maybe should be; but who’s to say when to stop? What offends one person may not offend another. I’m still on the fence regarding statues and whether they should be removed. I would like to see them exposed for what they are with a written explanation of when and why they were erected. But that’s enough about that.

“Who looks upon a river in a meditative hour, and is not reminded of the flux of all things?” ~ Emerson, Nature Being from one of the most beautiful and rare areas of the country, an area where two large rivers converge into one and lead directly to the sea, I have always been proud of how we show our heritage by naming places based on the Indigenous Indian Language and creating names for places and things that are exclusive to our area. Manhattan’s name is descended from “Manna-hata,” an Algonquin term meaning “island of the hills”. Schenectady” is derived from a Mohawk word skahnéhtati meaning “beyond the pines”. The Hoosic River is derived from Hoosac, an Algonquian word meaning “place of stones”.

“It will always be the Tappan Zee to me” ~Me Take a good look at the cover of this issue, it is what has always been known as The Tappan Zee Bridge since the beginning of it’s construction in 1952. It was opened in 1955 with all the fanfare expected for such a royal gateway spanning the 2nd widest section of the Hudson River – known as the Tappan Zee. The Tappan Zee is named for an American Indian tribe from the area called “Tappan”; and Zee being the Dutch word for “sea”. It was a 32 mile stretch of the river named by 17th century Dutch settlers. The name came before the bridge. Those who built the bridge embraced the name and honored it by dedicating the bridge to it, The Tappan Zee Bridge. They didn’t feel the need to honor themselves, they knew what they had done was remarkable. They had built a bridge that was 3 miles long, a cantilever bridge; the largest

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bridge of its type in the world.

“Some people think that if they change the names of things, the things themselves will have changed, too” ~David McKay Fast forward. Summer of 2017 While the bridge certainly needed to be replaced the name did not (in my humble opinion). On August 26, 2017, the westbound span of the new Mario Cuomo bridge opened to the public. Governor Andrew Cuomo officially renamed the bridge after his father. The naming measure was approved as part of a lengthy, wide-ranging bill despite public outcry from Lower Hudson Valley residents — particularly on social media — hoping to maintain the Tappan Zee Bridge name that dates to the 1950s.

The irony of this is that in 1994, the bridge was renamed The Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge by none other than who? The late Governor Mario Cuomo, Andrew’s father. Mario Cuomo, felt Gov Malcom Wilson deserved the recognition for his ability to work with both parties in Albany, something that is clearly lost in our present era.

Governor Wilson was able to build consensus and was highly skilled in the art of compromise. The new name (1994) honored the former Republican governor and assemblyman from Yonkers while not disregarding the history of the bridge and it’s connection with the early American Indian and Dutch inhabitants of nearby land.

“To forget one’s ancestor’s is to be a brook without a source, a tree without root” ~Chinese Proverb My first reaction is why? Why wipe out a name that reflects our history, honors the indigenous people of the Hudson River Valley and combines that honor with a word from our Dutch Settlers to create a beautiful name with true meaning? Why undo what his father did in 1994, the addition of Governor Wilson to the name?

It makes me sad to know families will not be crossing the bridge laughing and rhyming words with “Tappan Zee”. No longer will we see the smiles on the faces of people who first see the name and try to pronounce it.

But for me, it will always be The Tappan Zee. Peace,

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Naturally, It’s Nature!

A long time ago...

In the little town of Putnam Valley, NY was a place called Life Line Better Living Center. Imagine a place that was your life line to better living and it was tucked away on Bryant Pond Road just off Route 3.

Their “scripture” as it were was called the Ministry of Healing. In the faded yellow pages of the tri-folded handout was written, The Eight Laws of Health. Something was happening back in the day in Putnam Valley. As simple as this sounds, I thought to myself, just eight laws to better living? Hmmm, this I had to read. As I folded the pages out these words echoed through me; “Pure air, sunlight, abstemiousness, rest, exercise, proper diet, water, trust in divine power - these are the true remedies.”

It continued to read, “Every person should have a knowledge of nature’s remedial agencies. But in the end it will be found that nature, untrammeled, does her work wisely and well.”

I folded the pages back, one, two, as it formed a small piece of paper. I laid it down and stared at it in awe. The old fashioned remedial artwork, the yellowed pages, the laws listed by numbers; 1, 2, 3, etc. Each law referenced by page number in the “Ministry of Healing.” I leaned back in my chair, crossed arms with a’ humph’ from my mouth. Speechless.

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Lately I hadn’t had time to even think about Law 1 or 2 or even 3 for that matter much less the others that followed. Exhausted and numb I needed to feel again. The evening called with its mild, still warm breeze and clear sky. The fire in the fire pit drew up into the stars flickering light. The’ orbit’ lounger conducive to our star gazing.

Contemplating the universe and letting it’s energy flow into our souls. Good conversation, starry, starry skies, the big dipper, and the warmth of the fire allowed nature, untrammeled, do her work wisely and well. When the fire melted away, I rested. I slept with dreams of Van Gogh’s Starry Night.

These laws as written could be your true remedies. Most are necessity and we would surely crumble and fall without them. Make an effort each day to breath in fresh air, fill your lungs, let it circulate throughout your body. Don’t just breath, BREATH IN HEALING! As always, I wish you peace, joy and many starry, starry nights.!

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The EAGLE SCOUT The finale…Court of Honors. Earned by 3 Scouts who have been together since 1st Grade in our community!

The three boys are all from the BHBL Class of 2017. They are: Tyler Rouis, Kevin Gohl, and Chris Kelch. The 3 young men have gone through the scouting program together since first grade. They have always been close friends in scouts, school and also outside of those activities. What they achieved together is remarkable.

It is estimated that approximately 4 in 100 scouts make the rank of Eagle Scout. The BH-BL class of 2017 had 10 Eagle Scouts (and there are two or three more expected to complete their requirements this summer) which greatly exceeds that estimate. Seven of the ten are from Troop 4054, the The Twin Rivers Council of Northeastern New York. Troop 4054 is Chartered through American Legion Post 1817 and holds their meetings at The Town of Ballston Town Hall. It is a huge commitment, they don’t just show up, they have to perform duties to acquire the badges that allow them to move through the ranks. To attain the rank of Eagle Scout, the boys must earn 21 merit badges. The categories range from camping, cooking, swimming, hiking to citizenship in the community, the nation, the world, lifesaving and/or emergency preparedness, environmental science, family Life, and first aid.

They must hold several positions of leadership for specific amounts of time. They must also complete a project approved by the Council.

They learn logistical skills, time management, communication skills, personnel management, business skills, as well as construction skills, purchasing and other skills depending on the particular project. After the project is complete, they create a document describing the project and detailing resources, usage, man hours as well as successes and challenges that they handled. They undergo the Eagle Rank Board of Review where they are interviewed by Council Representatives as well as community members and must be prepared to answer questions about skills and responsibilities they have learned as a scout and how it applies to their project.

The ceremony was held on July 29th, 2017 at the Town Hall and was witnessed by approximately 85 to 90 people. Representatives

that attended were Town of Ballston Supervisor Tim Szczepaniak, a representative from Senator Tedisco’s office, a representative from Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh’s office, and two gentlemen from the American Legion Post 1817. Each of these presented the boys with commendations.

Tyler and Chris were recognized this past spring at a town board meeting and presented with a framed commendation for their work on behalf of the town.

Pictured above from left to right: Tyler Rouis, Kevin Gohl and Chris Kelch

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Court of Honor project. He analyzed the existing structure, developed a materials list and found cost effective sources for materials from vendors including an Amish farm for the lumber.

Kevin organized work groups for the various phases of the project. He and Tyler were working on their projects simultaneously, so together they planned alternating work days so that they could help each other out.

The storage shed has been dismantled, squared up, structurally improved, re-sided, re-roofed and stained.

CHRIS KELCH

Project: To remove and replace the Ballston Lake “Welcome Sign” located on the east side of 146A on the border of Ballston Lake, New York.

Chris worked with both the Town of Clifton Park as well as the Ballston Lake Fire Company and the Town of Ballston for his project. Chris was required to make presentations to the town governments regarding his project.

He coordinated with the Town of Ballston Highway Department who facilitated the excavation aspects of the project and organized work groups. The scope included removing the old sign, an Eagle Scout project from the past by Joe Gauthier, and procuring a new sign. A concrete footing was constructed for the base. Chris organized work groups to install a large planter, constructed with landscape block material. The resulting sign is more noticeable and is a beautiful addition to the town.

TYLER ROUIS

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There was an existing log bridge with some wood boards nailed to it.

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Tyler drew a schematic of what he wanted the bridge to look like. He discussed options with an engineer (his dad) and was heavily involved in finalizing the design.

He worked with the Town of Ballston, the Highway Department, and vendors such as Curtis Lumber, Dimension Fabricators and Stonebridge.

He asked many questions and was familiar with every aspect of the project. He made drawings and provided a presentation to the Town of Ballston Parks Committee.

Tyler worked on the logistics, coordinating multiple deliveries of materials including three 40’ galvanized steel beams, lumber, concrete, gravel, and hardware, as well as scheduling excavation, concrete pours and work parties. With some leftover lumber, Tyler added two attached benches where patrons are able to tie their shoes or take a rest. This work was done in the months of late October, November and December when the weather was a challenge at times but the bridge was completed before all but two snowfalls.

The resulting bridge is a pedestrian bridge, but has also been designed to “support an ATV vehicle to allow Emergency Services to reach a patient in the interior of the park. Additionally, it will support a moderately sized tractor or backhoe to allow for excavation by the town within the park. The Town of Ballston had allocated monies for this bridge and Tyler brought the project in for approximately half of that amount.

Needless to say, we are very fortunate to have these young men help build and shape our community while learning life lessons that will mold the future of our country in a positive way. ~Your Hometowne

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YES It’s Happening It happens to everyone. That moment when you realize that it’s time to do something about your weight. It may happen when you’re looking in the mirror or standing on the scale. Your first thought is to go on a ‘diet’ but as quickly as that enters your mind the ghosts of a hundred diets past return…along with all the frustration. Then you wonder, why bother? The weight will come back, as it always has. Then you’ll be back in front of the mirror as discouraged as ever. The answer is not to go on another diet. The answer is to change your lifestyle.

Making the Change. It’s time to lose your ‘all or nothing’ mentality.

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Here are simple ways to move more: • Watch less TV • Stretch stiff muscles every day • Play at the park with the kids • Go for a jog • Do some pushups every morning While none of the above are meant as substitutes for a solid exercise routine, they are great ways to become more active and to improve your lifestyle.

Your lifestyle is the balance of all the choices that you make regarding your body. Swing the balance in your favor—make a majority of your choices health conscious. So the next time you’re in front of the mirror you won’t worry about your weight. You’ll relish it.

Are you ready to transform your lifestyle and body?

Call or email me today to get started.

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Are you ready to meet the real you?

Are you done trying to please everyone else and feeling inauthentic, disappointed, and stuck?

Have you been on a treadmill in reactive mode, rather than living with intention, proactively pursuing your desires?

Have you looked back on your life recently and thought “how did I get here”?

Has the term “life balance” seemed more like an ideal than a practical way of living?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are ready to step into your real power. The good news is that we can take stock of our lives at any time. Often what holds us back is not knowing where to begin and spending too much time looking back with regret. We can spend more time analyzing the past, than planning a new future.

“Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.” ~ Anonymous So if it’s time to meet the wonderful, magnificent you, start right here...

Make a list of your priorities, values, and loved ones. This list will be used to evaluate opportunities. How do the many tasks in life measure up to this list? When we are stressed and confused about what to do, this is the list with which we can evaluate each opportunity and decide whether it falls in or out of our life.

Stop saying yes to everything. We must create time and space to think. When we are too busy, we fall into a reactive mode because there simply isn’t enough time to honor ourselves. An easy guide we promote is what we call ‘no more resentful yes’s, our term for saying yes to a task, a social engagement, and work opportunity and then regretting it. It is surprising how effective this tool is for our clients.

The pressure to say yes in every situation makes us resentful, but we are in charge of our own calendar and need to see clearly what is optional.

Make a point of spending time alone. Our brains are so trained for busyness that we rarely feel comfortable with free or alone time.

Stillness needs to be restored in our brains to create lives in balance.

The medical studies are piling up that show we have wired our minds for distraction. Multitasking is out and focus is in! Whether you choose to meditate or just make dates with yourself, you will be well served by this important time. You cannot afford not to take this time.

Determine what you love to do. If you have been too busy or too stressed for a long period of time it may take a little time to discover what you like and love to do. If it is a walk in nature, reading a book, planning a party, visiting friends, going to yoga, sitting on your deck in solitude... get intimately in touch with what recharges you. We cannot give from an empty vessel and no one else will determine what fills that vessel for you.

Once you get to know the real you, you will have a great friend for life!

If you are interested in creating a life of balance and joy, there is no better place to start To continue this important journey, we offer a treasure trove of resources. At the Center, our one-on-one and group coaching programs support your wellbeing. Our programs: The Power of YOU!, Live by Design (Not Default), Fearless, Joy Starts Here, Innerspace, Soul Sessions and Inspired Life Book Clubs are aimed at providing opportunities to spend time with the most important person in your life - YOU! In addition, The Center hosts a dozen other practitioners who offer wellness sessions and programs. Visit our website at www.Center4c.com The Center offers engaging, entertaining, and empowering programs and coaching around all of these activities. Follow our calendar and programs at www.center4c.com and feel free to contact us at (518) 344-6725.

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Back to School and Poor Posture—Can Chiropractic Help?

The positioning of the human body is crucial-- it is the positioning of parts and how these positions adapt throughout the day that create the forces that end up shaping the body. As we send our little ones back to school this fall, we must be aware of their posture and how detrimental sitting can be on their bodies.

Chiropractic can help improve and maintain posture. Poor posture can increase feelings of depression, affect your digestive tract and even influence confidence and stress levels. Poor posture distorts the alignment of bones and can contribute to neck pain. If you are on a computer or phone, chances are good that your head is looking down and shoulders are pulled forward. The human head weighs between 10 to 15 pounds normally, but as the neck bends forward and down the weight on the cervical spine (neck) begins to increase. For every inch of forward head posture, the weight on your spine increases by 10 to 15 pounds. This poor posture, which often times comes with staring at a smart phone, tablet, or computer for hours every day leads to early wear and tear on the spine and degeneration. This so-called “text neck” is becoming an epidemic in our country. People, especially children, are spending thousands of hours per year in this position and putting extra stress on their spine. As these tissues in the spine stretch, the muscles become sore and inflamed and can cause muscle strain, pinched nerves, herniated disc’s and removal of the neck’s natural cervical curve. The same thing can occur in the low back; this often occurs from sitting too much. The American lifestyle has become less active and more sedentary. Kids don’t go outside and play as much as they used to and the consequences are detrimental to their bodies. Poor posture not only causes these negative effects on your spine but has been linked to headaches, neurological issues, heart disease and even reduces lung capacity by as much as 30%. Chiropractic adjustments help restore these curves in your spine, reduce soreness in muscles

and ensures proper alignment of the spine. 90% of stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by the movement of the spine.

Chiropractic focuses on the anatomy of the spinal cord and the nerves that branch out from it. Even minor deviations of the spine caused by poor posture can impair the working of nerves in the body parts they supply. If you lose alignment or function anywhere in your spine, you will also partially lose your brain-body connection. And if you lose the connection between your brain and your body, your whole body is affected. This is crucial because without a clear connection between your brain and body, you lose normal function. And when you lose normal function, you lose your health. Our goal with chiropractic is to restore spinal alignment and function and reestablish that brain body connection so you can resume normal function and start healing and recover your health.

So, when your kids go back to school this year, help them by reminding them to sit up straight, place their feet flat on the floor, sit all the way against the back of the chair and hold their devices (tablets and cellphones) in front of their faces instead of bending their neck to look down. While at work, people can prop the computer monitor or laptop on a stand or stack of books to keep it at eye-level. Take breaks throughout the day and stand up and move around even just for 10 seconds at a time.

Always remember, look up! And make an appointment at Thrive Chiropractic to get a complete posture check-up.

353 Saratoga Rd. Glenville, NY 12302 399-3810 www.thriveglenville.com

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Creative Dancing Children naturally explore space, making movement choices that please them: jumping, turning, tumbling, etc. All dance has its foundation in these beginning movement choices, no matter what the style. Carefully and very creatively expanding a child’s vocabulary of creative movement choices is what I do. I believe in preserving children’s uninhibited enjoyment of movement as I introduce them to the world of dance in an enthusiastic, warm and patient manner.

My goal is to instill the joy of movement and motivate selfconfidence in my students. Sharing modern dance affords me a wonderful opportunity to do that. We build a foundation of a dancers discipline, lift and control, without the rigidity of constant structure.

At the same time, I instill confidence in each and every one of my students to move the way they want to move, and what naturally comes of out them. Many of my younger students do not even realize that we are building various skills, discipline and focus with my warm approach. In class, students also learn dances that I choreograph for them to fun, tasteful music that I believe they will love! They explore modern dance technique by dancing fun combinations of steps across the floor.

Creative improvisation is another aspect of the modern dance form. At each class level we dance approximately twenty unique improvisations throughout the school year. An improvisation may be as simple as dancing with silk scarves or satin ribbons or as sophisticated as moving within fabric stretch tubes to explore the tighter, more dramatic feelings of sadness, fear or loneliness. Each of my improvisational movement dances has a purpose in developing and strengthening the dancer. My students find it endless fun to explore movement and gain self-awareness through improvisation.

Through creative improvisation, my students not only explore themselves as movers, they also discover themselves as people through emotions and how to project that.

This dance program for four though eighteen year olds is creatively innovative with imagination, age appropriate choreography and engaging improvisational exercises. I truly believe that the entry level, Creative Movement, for four to six year olds in the most inventive, child friendly, unique and completely wonderful dance beginning for a child. Students can join at any age, and enjoy the experience of this dance program.

Gary Fountain 518-399-6102

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If you are interested in enrolling your child in Modern Dance with Ginny Martin and Dana Yager, LLC, the 2017-2018 dance season starts on Saturday, September 16th, continuing into the next week. I offer each level at different times and days of the week to help fit into busy family schedules.

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September is Happy Healthy Cat Month!

“Time spent with cats is never wasted.”

~Sigmund Freud

September can traditionally be a busy month. With summer coming to an end and back-to-school season in full swing, there seems to always be something on the calendar.

For cat owners, September is also Happy, Healthy Cat Month.

While you’re trading in beach towels for bag lunches, don’t forget to go the extra mile for your feline friends and show them how much they mean to you.

“Whether it’s through proper nutrition to fuel fun play time or making time to snuggle, this is a perfect time of year to give our cats the love and appreciation they deserve.”

1. Create space to play – Just like humans, cats have energy they need to exert throughout the day. Give your feline family member a dedicated space in the house where you can play together and keep his or her toys, like an at-home jungle gym or a box of laser lights and feathers.

2. Fuel playtime with a high-quality diet – Food can play a significant role in your cat’s overall happiness and health. We several brands and types of cat food available. Tell us about your cat’s habits and possible allergies or illness and we’ll help you pick the best food for their lifestyle.

3. Toys are a cat’s best friend – By nature, cats are curious and on the prowl. Have a variety of toys on-hand, such as laser pointers, feather wands and stuffed mice, which can give them the chance to interact and pounce. Not only is this a great form of exercise but it also allows them to exert their predator instincts.

4. Spend quality time together – For cats, quality time can be spent in a variety of ways. If your schedule is busy, try folding your laundry or doing some work in the same room so they know you’re by their side. You can also squeeze in cuddle time with your furry friend as you wind down and watch television or read a book before bed. Spending time together can instill companionship between you and your pet.

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Join Us on September 20th For Free Seminar on Loss and Recovery!

With Labor Day behind us and the kids heading back to school, many of us may also be looking for ways to enrich ourselves intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. By now, you have received brochures from local school districts about Fall and Winter adult education opportunities.

At Townley & Wheeler, we believe in the importance of sharing insights and offering opportunities to generate meaningful dialogue about the difficult lessons surrounding the loss of a loved one. For that reason, we are so pleased to welcome Nina Lockwood on September 20th at 6pm at our funeral home. Nina will speak about a very important topic: “Who Am I Now? – Three Ways to Find Meaning and Purpose When Loss Devastates Your Life.”

Nina is a well-known and highly respected speaker and life coach, whose group, “Inspired Life’” is rapidly gaining more followers on Facebook and at presentations such as the September 20th event here at Townley & Wheeler.

Here is a preview of the issues Nina will cover in her presentation: “When we experience a loss in our lives, we know that it’s important to let ourselves take whatever time is needed in order for us to grieve and begin to make sense of a world in which our loved one is no longer present. At the same time, that grief is

often amplified by confusion and a sense of disconnect. Our lives are abruptly redefined as our former roles and routines as spouse, sibling, relative or friend come to an end.

“The question of who we are when those relationships change can be painful to consider and is often not easily answered. We come apart; we come undone; we want to shut down because our hearts have been laid bare and our vulnerability exposed.

“But when we allow ourselves to acknowledge these challenges rather than simply push them away, we can be guided into a clarity and a peace that enables us to move forward with our lives.

We hope you will join us for this thought-provoking presentation as we explore the question, “Who Am I Now?” by applying the three qualities of courage, curiosity and compassion to our lives after loss or tragedy has occurred.

Please feel free to contact us for more information at 518-399-5022 or email us at TownleyWheelerFH@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you on the porch!

“LOVE the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year.”

~Chad Sugg

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Capitaland Motors 47 Saratoga Rd., Glenville Come find the perfect new furry friend to keep you warm this winter! There will be plenty of Cats and Dogs here, all just waiting to make someone’s life special!

Several Participating Shelters Food Truck/Vendors, Microchipping $15 and more!

Yager, one of our adopted cats that came to us through the Animal Protective Foundation passed last year. He was a perfect example of how appreciative shelter pets are when they find their forever home. Yager loved people so much and was always the perfect gentleman in our showroom. Our interest in hosting this event is to deepen our involvement in promoting companion animal adoptions and reducing pet homelessness, and to honor Yager and the thousands of other pets in need of a forever home.

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Every day in our practice we hear the question “Can I just get laser surgery to correct my vision?” And, for many people, the answer is YES, you can.

LASIK is a type of vision-correction surgery aimed at reducing a person’s need for glasses or contact lenses. With the use of a laser, LASIK permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering on the front of the eye. Why is it so popular? LASIK has advantages over other vision correction procedures, including a relative lack of pain afterward and the fact that good vision usually is achieved by the very next day.

Both nearsighted and farsighted people can benefit from the LASIK procedure. With nearsighted people, the goal is to flatten the too-steep cornea; with farsighted people, a steeper cornea is desired. Lasers also can correct astigmatism by smoothing an irregular cornea into a more normal shape. Good candidates are at least 18 years of age, in good general health, and with no eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma or keratoconus. Good candidates should also be free of certain health problems including uncontrolled diabetes, autoimmune or collagen vascular disease, and any medication or condition which renders the patients’ immune system compromised.

To decide whether you’re a good candidate for LASIK, your eye doctor will perform an eye exam to determine eye health, what kind of vision correction you need and how much laser correction is required. Your doctor also will look for signs of dry eye disease, which must be treated and cleared up before LASIK can be performed.

LASIK is an ambulatory procedure — you walk into the surgery center, have the procedure and walk out again. In fact, the actual surgery usually takes less than five minutes, and you’re awake the whole time.

Laser vision correction has become one of North America’s most frequently performed procedures. If you are seriously thinking of having LASIK surgery to correct your vision, you most likely have a few questions about the procedure. Even though the thought of waking up each morning with clear vision is exciting, several important factors must be considered.

To help address some of these questions, we are hosting a FREE Lasik Consult at Burnt Hills Optical on Monday October 9th.

We have a limited number of appointments available, so call 518-399-6130 today to schedule an appointment for your FREE consultation.

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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Selling Your Home: Tips For Seniors from Christopher Haddon, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, RealtyUSA

When you are ready to retire, your home could be one of your most valuable assets. Therefore, selling your house at retirement age presents a different set of considerations than when you were younger. Whether you’re downsizing, buying in a new community or moving in with family, it takes careful planning to get the most out of your equity.

Seek Specialized Real Estate Assistance: It’s important to find a real estate agent who is knowledgeable about the specialized needs of seniors. Through experience or specialized training and credentialing programs, such agents are familiar with senior housing options, the Housing for Older Persons Act, possible schemes and scams and the implications of various financial transactions. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) can guide you in making appropriate sales decisions and refer you to other experts as needed. Check your prospective agent’s marketing information or talk to her broker to confirm that she has credentials or experience working with senior clients.

Know Your Home’s Current Value: Having lived in your home for many years, it is natural to be unsure of its current value. However, lack of knowledge about current prices could cause you to accept much less for your home than it is worth. You also might wait too long to accept a fair offer under the mistaken belief that a higher one may be around the corner. To find out the current price for your home, so that you don’t lose out on a sale, review the comparative market analysis, or CMA, provided by your real estate agent. The CMA, compiled from data in your region’s multiple listing service, includes the most up-to-date information about homes in your neighborhood, similar to yours, that have sold.

Investigate Incentives and Pitfalls: As a senior, you should be aware of the pitfalls and incentives associated with buying and selling a home at this point in your life. Seek advice from your financial adviser about the consequences of these transactions. Pensions, IRA accounts, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and estate planning could be impacted by a real estate sale. Additionally, should you plan to buy a new home in a retirement community, you could be eligible for perks such as reduced upfront fees and closing-cost assistance,

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depending on the community.

Pack Up Memories and Valuables: Selling your home presents an ideal time to sort through your belongings. “Decluttering,” a term used by real estate agents, means removing knick-knacks, excess furniture and family photos from your home before putting it on the market.

Decluttering makes a house look spacious and helps potential buyers picture their belongings in the house rather than yours. You may have accumulated many mementos through the years that you may wish to sell, give away to family members or donate before moving. While the house is on the market, keep items you wish to retain in storage.

Valuables, medications and other personal items should be kept out of sight.

For information on this article, or if you have any real estate questions, please don’t hesitate to call me today. I’ll provide you with a level of concern and caring attention that you won’t find anywhere else.

For information on this article, or if you have any real estate questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me today.

Christopher Haddon • Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Cell 518.441.3033 • CHaddon@RealtyUSA.com *The information in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any kind. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed

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Double Features on August 19 at Fonda Close Out the Regular Season for the Mortensen Motorsports Racing Team The “Night of Features” is a special evening of racing that happens annually at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway when the track champions for the season are crowned. This year the “Night of Features” was held on Saturday, August 19, which was the last night of racing for the regular season as the track at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds closes to prepare the grounds for the annual Fonda Fair.

The sportsman division ran double 25-lap feature events due to a delayed feature from August 12 during the “Night of Features”. In that feature the Your Hometowne sponsored #1M of Scotia, NY driver Mark Mortensen started the event in the 10th position. At the completion of lap one, Mark went from the 10th to the fifth position with a caution flag out shortly afterwards slowing the field.

On the restart, Mark was racing alongside another car for the fourth position when the other car decided to turn left and drive into the #1M, the result being a flattened right front tire and a bent rim. Mark pitted for a new tire and restarted at the rear of the 22-car field, getting up to the 12th position before having to pit with more damage to the car from the first incident. What looked to be a promising race for the #1M team ended with a disappointing 17th place finish.

Heat races were run to determine the starting lineup for the second 25-lap sportsman feature event and Mark easily won his heat race by a full straightaway over the nearest competitor. That placed Mark in the third position at the start of the feature event, which again looked as though it may be a promising event for the #1M team.

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That all went by the wayside as the two drivers in the front row for the feature got together in turn two after the drop of the green flag resulting in the rest of the field being bunched up together as everyone tried to get by these two competitors. More contact from another car resulted in yet another flat tire and bent rim for the Mortensen Team and another trip to the “hot pit” to replace the tire so that Mark could continue on.

Mark restarted at the rear of the field yet again and with 18 laps into the feature event, the motor started to overheat so Mark pulled in to the pit area for good with another disappointing finish of 18th. In final points for the 2017 season, Mark ended up seventh.

Racing is a very humbling sport and you have to take the good with the bad even though some of the things that happen on track are out of your control.

At the end of the racing night, the #1M team consisting of Alisha (Mark’s wife), Brett (Mark’s brother and the crew chief of the #1M), Bob (Mark’s father) and his wife Alice, Brendan (and his girlfriend Amy), Taylor (and his girlfriend Becky), David, Derrick, Ron (Mark’s step father), and car owner Bonnie Mortensen (Mark’s mother) held their heads up knowing that racing luck isn’t always fair but it’s all a team effort!

Sponsors on the #1M car for 2017 include Jumpin’ Jack’s DriveIn of Scotia; Socha Plaza; Gibbons Motorsports; Benjamin Moore & Co. Since 1883; Countryside Stove & Chimney; 1st National Bank of Scotia; Your Hometowne Paper; Chris Kelley Carpentry of Galway; Napa Schenectady Truck & Auto Supply; Howard Mack, Esquire; Ken & Cheryl Crispin; Brent & Kelly Harvey; Village Paint and Decorating; Bill Terry; Justin & Cheryl Cappon; Gabriele’s Supermarket of Scotia; Meridian Construction Co of Scotia; BC Designs; Lenny Weiss Construction; Gloria Lockhart; Ed Krzysko; Adirondack Feed Center; Riverside Pizza of Amsterdam; Bill McGaffin Photography; Bonded Roofing of Scotia; Bobco Video; Joey Budka, B&H Auto; Settles Hill Tree Farm & Banquet House; R3 Graphics; Boyd’s Motorworks; the Stop ALD Foundation Dawson Koehler; Schenectady Eagles Aries 514; Amped Up; Todd Zanella’s Market Hill Service & Auto Sales; and Jeremy McGaffin’s Show Stopper Designs & Photography.

Also for 2017, Mark is racing in Loving Memory of: Uncle George Bessette, Uncle Bruce Mortensen, Mike Martin, Danny Ody, and Jack Lockhart.

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Do You Really Need a Will?

The short answer to this question is “yes.”

Everyone who owns anything should have a will. A will puts you in charge of the distribution of assets upon your death. Without a will or other estate plan your state’s rules determine who gets what after your death. Even with a trust, jointly owned property, and beneficiary designations, a will is important, even if just a “backup” plan.

The simpler your affairs are, the less complicated your will and overall estate plan is going to be. However, it does not take much to complicate your estate. Family dynamics play a part in estate planning. If you have minor children your will should name a guardian for those children. A beneficiary may be better served by naming a trustee to manage their share of your assets after your death. Blended families, a second marriage or cohabitation require thoughtful planning and a will to distribute assets fairly.

Most Americans do not have a simple will as part of their estate plan. Many people believe if they have made beneficiary designations on life insurance policies or retirement accounts that a will is not necessary at all. While it is true that those particular designations will ensure the people you elected will receive benefits or inherit those assets, the distribution stops there. If there are other assets that you own or if you would like to give part of your estate to a charitable organization, a will is essential to your estate planning needs.

Creating a will as part of your estate plan is primarily about passing your wealth to your loved ones after you die since a will only “works” after it’s gone through the probate court process. It really is about giving you both independence and control of what happens to your assets after your death. Instead of leaving the distribution of your property to local intestacy laws, a will can put your wishes down on paper and direct a selected person to carry out your desires exactly as expressed.

Keep in mind that without a will, through a surrogate’s court proceeding the court will decide the rightful heirs and distribution of assets of a deceased person. Going through probate can be both more time consuming and expensive without a will than it is with a will. This is because your will can waive certain probate requirements and contain a “no-contest” clause. At the same time, probate without a will follows the governing state’s intestacy laws which may result in a less-than-perfect split of assets that not only may not be in line with your wishes but may leave surviving loved ones unhappy with the outcome. Consequently, for many reasons the creation of a will can fill in gaps of property assignment, better provide for your beneficiaries and plug holes in beneficiary claims on life or other insurance policies.

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Traditional You’re Worship Service Invited!

Please come worship with us at Burnt Hills Baptist Church Sundays, 10:00 a.m.

193 Kingsley Road Burnt Hills, NY 12027 518-399-5740 Burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Knowing Jesus, making Jesus known and connecting people to Jesus and one another

2018 Budget Forums Supervisor Chris Koetzle will discuss the 2018 preliminary budget, review revenues and expenses, discuss the sales tax share formula in Schenectady County and explain how it impacts your tax bill. The presentation will be followed by a Q and A.

Wednesday, September 6th 7 PM, Town Hall Thursday, September 14th 7 PM, Senior Center - Worden Rd. Thursday, September 28th 2 PM, Senior Center - Worden Rd. Yo u r H o m e t o w n e | X C V I 2 0 1 7 |

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Chrysanthemums The many petal shapes and colors that chrysanthemums (mums to you, “kiku” to the Japanese) exhibit have made them a fall favorite for years….many, many years. When you decide to grow chrysanthemums, you become involved in a gardening pastime that spans many centuries.

Chrysanthemum culture started in Imperial China over 3,000 years ago. They were highly prized by the emperors of China who considered them more valuable than gold.

The Japanese also revere the chrysanthemum. In fact, the origin of Japanese culture is wrapped in chrysanthemum legend. It seems that one of the early emperors of China became quite ill. In his quest for a remedy he learned of the “herb of youth” that would restore his

health. The search for the “herb of youth” was entrusted to twelve male and twelve female virgins. They sailed out onto the Pacific Ocean with a bamboo basket filled with the Emperor’s beloved “golden daisies” to trade for the “herb of youth”. They didn’t make it too far before the quest was ended by a typhoon that left them shipwrecked on a rocky archipelago. With their journey at an end, the survivors planted the revered mums and set about exploring their new home. Over the years, the survivor’s descendants populated the islands we now know as Japan.

Japanese reverence for chrysanthemums continued, and they were considered the exclusive property of their Emperor. The Japanese word “kiku” represents both the chrysanthemum and the office of the Emperor. The royal crest is a traditional sixteen-petal chrysanthemum design.

European interest in Chrysanthemums budded with the arrival of plants brought back from the orient by Dutch traders in the early eighteenth century. The Dutch are known to have produced several new varieties from the original plants, but it was the horticulturally adept French Huguenots that are credited with real improvements in flower size and color. The Huguenots developed “Old Purple” which became a favorite all over the continent.

Chrysanthemums came to North America in 1798 in the hands of John Stevens, a nurseryman from Hoboken. In 1850, the Chrysanthemum Society of America was founded, and they held their first show in 1902.

Lately, perennial asters have become a popular contender for champion of fall color in the flowerbed. Compared to the venerable yourhometowne@gmail.com | 518.265.1105

chrysanthemum, asters are a relatively recent upstart. Their appeal to American gardeners may have been limited since they were a common sight along the roadside every fall. To early Americans, there was nothing special about this common plant.

English gardeners, visiting their colonial cousins found asters to be quite lovely and brought seeds back to the British Isles with them. So, even though asters are a native North American plant, they became a popular fall-blooming plant in the gardens of England long before Americans learned to appreciate them. It’s a classic case of one man’s trash becoming another’s treasure.

Asters are an easy-to-grow alternative to mums. They’re now available in an amazing assortment of colors and styles. Asters branch heavily without all the pinching mums need. They’re quite insect and disease resistant (as are mums). Like mums, asters should be planted in full sun. The fine, dark green foliage of asters is quite attractive, making a lovely background for lower, summer-flowering annuals or perennials. Mums and asters mature quickly and should be divided in early spring every two or three years. Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy great fall color for many years to come. Heck, why choose? Grow them both! Thanks for the read.

Peter Bowden • pbowden2@nycap.rr.com

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Pork Chops, Skillet Style with Apples • 4 (6-oz.) bone-in pork chops • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided • 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary • 2 medium apples, thinly sliced • 1 small red onion, thinly vertically sliced 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat.

Sprinkle pork chops evenly with 3/8 teaspoon salt and 3/8 teaspoon pepper. Add pork chops to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until pork chops are done. Remove from pan.

2. Combine stock and mustard, stirring with a whisk. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl. Add remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt, remaining 3/8 teaspoon pepper, sage, rosemary, apple, and onion to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in stock mixture. Return pork chops to pan; cook 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.

• 6 medium beets (2 1/2 lb with greens), trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached • 2 1/2 lb carrots, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch- thick slices • 2 tablespoons olive oil 1. reheat oven to 425°F. Wrap beets tightly in foil, making 2 packages, and roast in middle of oven until tender, about 1 1/4 hours.

2. Toss carrots with oil and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow baking pan.

3. Remove beets from oven and roast carrots in middle of oven until tender, about 20 minutes.

4. While carrots are roasting, unwrap beets and, when just cool enough to handle, slip off skins and remove stems. Cut each beet into 6 wedges.

5. Add beets to carrots, tossing to combine, and roast until beets are hot and carrots are very tender, about 15 minutes more.

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Note: Beets can be roasted and peeled 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.

Dutch Oven Spiced Cider • 1 gallon apple cider or apple juice • 1 cup orange juice • 1/4 cup maple syrup • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract • 4 cinnamon sticks • 2 teaspoons whole cloves • 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1. In a Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to the pan.

2. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until flavors are blended (do not boil). Discard spice bag. Yield: 4-1/2 quarts.

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