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Bet you didn’t think you would ever see me do that huh? A special shout out to Rich Lannon of Watersong Art Gallery for always being there for me since day 1. When I mentioned to him I might use a picture of myself for the cover, his fantastic sense of humor came shining through- No worries he said, I can make anybody look good! And so he did. I’m standing in front of “FrankenTree” aka the pine in my front yard that boasts the American flag.

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A message from “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~ Mark Twain On September 13 of 2009, I threw off the bowlines, quit my job and created Your Hometowne (YHT). I was excited, motivated and scared to death. Having spent 14 years at The Times Union I knew what needed to be done mechanically to succeed; but never in a million years did I know what it would take for me as a person to succeed. By October 8th, 2009, the first edition was in the mailboxes of nearly 11,000 residents and businesses along the Rt. 50 corridor. I made 14 whole dollars. But I wasn’t in the red! No loans, no investors, just a desire to create a community paper that brought good news into the homes of our neighborhoods while supporting local businesses by offering affordable, effective advertising.

This issue marks the 100th time I have published Your Hometowne. Every month for 100 months without fail.

If you have been reading YHT for a long time you know it has not always been an easy road. You have been with me through the death of my parents, death of my marriage, death of a grandbaby, death of a niece; each one taking a piece of me with them. These private moments I openly shared with you, because you my readers and my customers gave me the strength to keep going.

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ~George Bernard Shaw When I started YHT I truly thought I was finding myself.

I could not have been more wrong. I wasn’t finding myself, I was creating myself. By year 3 people in the community were reaching out to me to help them market their businesses, announce their events, and share their stories of success.

I had transformed myself into what I was always meant to be, a business person with a salty attitude and a passion that wouldn’t quit. I thought I was all that and a bag of chips. Until the winter of 2013 when a friend of mine, Sue Clark, asked if I would meet with some local WWII veterans and do a story on them for the paper. How exciting I thought, what a cool story! A true story of 2 men that were in the Battle of Iwo Jima meeting some 50 years later by happenstance on Balltown Road. It doesn’t get any cooler! Little did I know it would be a life changing experience for me.

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sharing breakfast and listened intently as the 6 men shared their stories quietly. Each one paused as they recalled the battles, loss of their friends, and the fear they experienced.

They reached out to each other physically, just a touch on the shoulder as they shared their pain. The sheer sadness on their faces was haunting. I realized right there, I wasn’t all that; I had no bag of chips. I was touching people’s hearts. They were coming to me because they knew I cared. Your Hometowne had a purpose...I had a purpose; to be loyal to the community and share the accomplishments and dedication of the people who live and work here.

“At the end of the day, you want to be profitable, but that’s not the meaning of life.” ~ Daniel Lamarre, Cirque du Soleil Running a small business is no small task. You need to have passion in whatever it is you are doing. Every single advertiser you see in this book is a small business owner and I can tell you, they work hard. Their days are long. They worry, they rejoice, they pay taxes, they really are the backbone of the community. They are the ones contributing to Little League, Swim Teams, Flag Day Parade and countless charities. They host animal adoptions. They give back. Because at the end of the day like me, they too realize that supporting the community makes them whole. Profit is not the meaning of life.

For me providing a community outlet is incredibly rewarding. Sure, I need to make a living but nothing makes me smile more than a random phone call or an email from a reader telling me that they were touched by something I wrote.

As for my customers, I truly care about them as people. I want them to succeed. I have years of experience to draw from and sharing that knowledge with them, along with a few good jokes is why I am greeted with a smile when I walk in their door. If you have ever sold anything in your life you know a smile is priceless.

“Your smile is your logo. Your personality is your business card. How you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark.”

- Jay Danzie It’s my turn to thank you my readers, for making YHT a welcome guest in your home. And to my customers, thank you for continuing to believe in me and the power of community.

Peace,

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Glaucoma

An estimated 2.7 million Americans over the age of 40 have glaucoma and half of them don’t know they have it.

Why? Because at first, open-angle glaucoma – the most common form of the disease – has no symptoms. It causes no pain and or visual impairment; it can slide under the health radar for years.

When symptoms do emerge, many people fail to notice the gradual change in their eyesight. At first, there is usually a loss of peripheral vision, as if looking through a tunnel where the outer edges of vision start to fade away. Over time, the disease will affect central vision as well and the tunnel narrows, potentially leading to serious vision loss or even blindness.

What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma refers to a group of eye conditions that lead to damage of the optic nerve. The optic nerve consists of a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers that carry visual information from the retina to the brain. If this optic nerve gets damaged, the visual information can’t travel to the brain.

In most cases, damage to the optic nerve results from increased pressure in the eye, also known as intraocular pressure. As general rule of thumb, the higher you’re IOP, the higher your risk.

Anyone can develop glaucoma; however, some people are at greater risk. Because glaucoma is often asymptomatic, it is usually detected through a routine eye exam. If the doctor finds high eye pressure or sees damage to the optic nerve, comprehensive eye tests will be conducted to confirm the diagnosis.

There is no cure for glaucoma—yet. However, medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss. The appropriate treatment depends upon the type of glaucoma among other factors.

Early detection is vital to stopping the progress of the disease.

If diagnosed with glaucoma, the first step in treatment is to assess the intraocular pressure. Topical eye drops can lower eye pressure by 30 percent, which may or may not be enough. Vigilant use of these drops is vital to achieving maximum results. While glaucoma can have dire consequences if left untreated, the current treatment options are highly effective as long as the condition is diagnosed early and medications are used diligently.

Don’t skip your regular eye exams. Early detection and intervention are essential for treating glaucoma and protecting your precious eyesight for the rest of your life.

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Welcome 2018, Welcome Community!

2017 was a joyous venture!

Now in our third year in business, we look back on our growth with swelling hearts and tears in our eyes. It has been a meaningful endeavor to say the least, growing our wellness center and coaching practice from the ground up. We realize that many of you are just now learning about us and we cannot wait to meet you!

We have been told we are a hidden treasure in the neighborhood, but the real heart of the matter is that we are a business focused on helping you uncover the treasure within you. We are looking to this new year of growth in our wellness offerings and serving our community at a higher level. Over the past two years, we have been blessed with many clients and participants at our Center and our calendar of activities has grown.

The new year brings resolutions and intentions to learn and grow and become a better version of you. As you look to the new year to determine ways you can grow, move, and expand your knowledge, we hope you consider us a resource. Our many practitioners that share our space at the Center offer numerous programs in addition to our own individual and group life coaching.

In 2018, we offer...

Life Coaching, individual and in group (in person, virtual online, and via video conference) Hatha, Restorative, and Kundalini Yoga Mindfulness (for Children and Adults) Tai Chi Classes QiGong Classes Reiki Energy Healing Vision Board Workshops Sound Bath Meditation

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Self Improvement Book Clubs Empty Nest Workshop Breathwork Meditation Self Care Planning Lifestyle Series including Super Couponing Psychosomatic Journeys Seminars on Stress, Grief, and Writing Spirituality Tools for Spiritual Healing Astrology Readings Kindness Rocks and other art related events ...and more!

Our calendar is always growing. You can keep up with our offerings by viewing our website at www.Center4C.com/Calendar and also by viewing our Facebook Page at The Center for Clarity, Compassion & Contentment. Feel free to contact us any time via our email, website, Facebook pages. We encourage you to reach out to us if there are any wellness programs that you would like to see at our Center and/ or if you have a community need for our space.

As we close 2017, we want to express our deepest gratitude for this amazing local magazine Cheryll Hill has created that connects us and for the many clients and guests who have graced our Center. It is with great excitement that we begin 2018!

Kim Perone and Helene Verdile are Certified Life Coaches at Inspired Life Coaching and The Center of Clarity, Compassion & Contentment located at 801 Route 50, Burnt Hills (behind Edward Jones). A calendar of activities is available at www.center4c.com and on Facebook.

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Music and Intelligence

You know, in my personal philosophy of being; I often think of a balanced human life as being like a 3-legged stool. The 3 legs I mean are mind, body, and spirit. How can any of the legs be too developed or too undeveloped and have a stable and happy life?

Sports are great for the body. Sports can use all 3 legs, mind, body and spirit too. It is important for developing teamwork as well. It is unfortunate to see all these young athletes’ later in life with knee trouble, or early Alzheimer’s.

Schools, from elementary through university level get a lot out of sports: especially community involvement. There is nothing wrong with any of this.

Sports is an integral part of our society.

What is a shame, however; is when a young music student is taken out of his math class to do his music lesson, and must make up the math class. Or all those dedicated parents taking children to school early to get a music lesson that is not a part of the regular schedule of their academic day. What a shame! Music ignites all areas of child development. Music studied long term improves children’s overall intellectual, social and emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy.

In other words, studying music results in an actual increase of intelligence.

Did you know that children that study music in Elementary School have a 46% jump in spatial abilities when they get to their SAT exams in high school? Perhaps you might be interested as a parent when you realize that a school age music student is 52% more likely to go to college than a non-music student? There is a lot of scientific proof out there regarding the benefits of making music.

Why? How can something be so fun and still be good for you? (Doesn’t sound much like our fast food, heads down texting culture, does it?) . It has to do with the structure of the brain itself. The brain has a left and right hemisphere. One side does best with language and emotions, the other with math and science. There is a connection between these two halves, of course. When we hook up the brain to machines and play music, we can see BOTH HEMISHERES light up. Music is quite unique in this! Bottom line? Connections get stronger, the brain works better, you get smarter, and good news? It lasts for the rest of your life!!

We love to teach at Burnt Hills Music.

Rick Werblow • Burnt Hills Music 518-399-6047 • burnthillsmusicny.com 800 Saratoga Rd (Burnt Hills Café Plaza) • Burnt Hills, NY 12027

“My music is best understood by children and animals.” ~Igor Stravinsky

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VOICE of DEMOCRACY

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Dora Law, a Junior attending BH-BL High School is the Winner of The Voice of Democracy Essay awarded by VFW Post 4660 of Glenville. Written with eloquence and empathy, Dora speaks of hope for our future. ~ Cheryll

The American dream is an inspiration to all the people of America. It is a constant reminder of what our country stands for.

I am proud to be an American because it has always been a place where, no matter your disadvantages or past failures, you have the capability of achieving unlimited success. It is the place where everyone can come together from all over and create something amazing, and I hope it will continue to be in our future and we remember the significance of our Statue of Liberty, the stories of our own ancestors, and the immigrants who have become legendary through their hard work.

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” The statue of liberty asks for the huddling masses, but does not label them as the outcasts of their society. The Statue of Liberty commends these people and praises them with gratitude and respect for their ambition. These are the people who are driven to succeed and through their achievements, contribute to society. It is not easy, but when someone attains their dreams we can celebrate their triumph. Nothing is perfect, but it does not diminish the incredible power of the American dream. America is a place where you don’t have to be judged by your mistakes and your failures. Tomorrow is always a new day, and there is always a chance for success.

Our country is famously known as a melting pot, which makes our country special and unique. If you look into your ancestry you will find a diverse and captivating history. I myself am a integration of Swedish, Dutch, English, Italian, German, and Irish. My own family ancestors were immigrants who had nothing, coming to America for a new life.

My Great Grandfather on my father’s side left an abusive home when he was 16 years old, and got a job in a shipyard where he lost most of his hearing. He worked hard to learn a few skills in order to become a telegraph operator for AT&T, He persevered, saved just pennies from his income, invested, and by the time he retired he had saved over a million dollars. This is the epitome of the American dream. He started poor and as a failure but persisted and never gave up. In America you can fail countless times and still succeed because we believe that our

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past failures do not condemn us to a lifetime of servitude.

There are many examples of the American dream creating people who have become legendary for their work. Andrew Carnegie is one of them, being known for making billions in the railroad and steel industries, for the famous Carnegie Hall, and Carnegie Mellon University.

However, we must remember how he rose to this fame after enduring a childhood of hardship and poverty. He worked as a messenger boy, and then labored in a factory that manufactured sewing machine bobbins. He first earned a measly four dollars a week working for the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. and slowly ascended the ranks in the company. He invested wisely and saved his money to make his way to success. He lived and experienced the American dream every day, and we should all remember this inspiration in our everyday lives.

There has sometimes been a hesitation to let immigrants into our country, but thankfully it has never taken over due to the people who remember the stories of those who have come before us, and their persevering nature and willingness to work hard to achieve the American dream. We should recognize that these are the people we want to come to our country: the people who are discriminated against, yet are not afraid of adverse conditions, and the people who work in menial jobs to support their families and still keep motivation to achieve their dream in America. They are industrious and creative; qualities that define the people of our country.

In the future we cannot discount and throw out the American dream because of our fear or pride. We have to overcome it, because the fact that our society is always changing keeps our society vibrant.

This is tremendously important because the significance of our country is assimilating the best of what the rest of the world has to offer.

Refraining from turning away immigrants may be challenging, but that is what our country is all about: giving people the chance to start from scratch and become an important part of society. We cannot shy away from the idea of immigrants arriving, but we have to be brave and push forward and work hard to achieve the message of our country and the inspiration of the American dream. We must follow through on the intentions of why our country was created, and we must live by the morale that Statue of Liberty bestows upon us and appreciate the people the world has to offer.

Dora Law

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Millennial Modern Dance Millennial dancers love modern dance that is less traditional and more “message effective.”

This simply means that the future direction of modern dance may evolve in unparalleled levels of creativity. One thing is certain, static modern dance is out and subtle messages in modern dance are in. Millennials find much accomplishment in modern dance set to contemporary music. With one caveat: The modern music must have a specific point for modern dancers to “sell” in dance movement. Already, millennials are on the move creating their own modern dance companies from former college dance students and semi-professionals. Note the lack of traditional modern dance technique that has been substituted with strictly millennial dance style and modern dance interpretation.

A hypothetical modern dance movement may eventually simulate movements of humanoid robots or even mechanical drones. These are already part of the human landscape. The stream of conscious creativity that flows through modern dance choreographers’ minds may follow a direction that provides a substantive realism with animation. Already, millennial choreographers have defied gravity in modern dance with seemingly impossible combinations of aerial acrobatics, body contortions and modern dance syllabus.

Millennial modern dance may eventually become an ingenious incorporation of various movements like acrobatics, Tai Chi and Yoga with basic modern dance steps like pirouettes performed aerially.

Millennial modern dancers know how to push their endurance and movements to the limits of their energy levels, all in a seemingly effortless performance. Coupling these new dance movements with “message effective” music may create a style of choreography that appears over the top in terms of performance. It is also possible that it may result in each dancer in a group making a dance statement in cameo performances.

Taking full advantage of hi-tech in modern dance allows choreographers greater leverage in dance motion, visual depth and a wider range of dance props. Modern dance of the future will incorporate color, motion and sound into an explosive emulsion similar to the surrealism famous artists used in their paintings. Modern dance choreographers already use lighting and laser beams to correlate their dancers’ motion to music. Some very futuristic modern dance choreographers may find ways to create hi-tech illusions using nothing more than dancers’ bodies or limbs. Much of these hi-tech illusions will be plotted by mechanical designers using software applications to create shape and size in balance with dancers, stages and audio/ visuals. Modern dancers will need to become more proficient in the use of hi-tech props in dance routines.

A New Year can mean a new direction for the world of modern dance. Share this world with your child or yourself at Modern Dance with Ginny Martin and Dana Yager, LLC.

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A morning text does not simply mean “Good morning.”

Rather, it comes with the silent, loving message, “I think of you when I wake up.”

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The No Resolution Resolution That’s easy! Wait! What kind of inspiring column would this be is we threw in the towel now!

I am not telling you that you should not make resolutions for this glorious new year that has been bestowed to us.

I am asking you to think differently about it. What does that mean?

We need to start an exercise program, eat healthier food, work less and have more time...Oh my! The zero to 100 approach and the “all or nothing” mind set can actually add to our stress instead of relieving it. Change takes time. The brain can require 12 weeks to reprogram a habit. Small changes can reap big rewards.

What if you thought about the changes you want to make as an investment. An investment in YOU. Think as if you were buying a car or a home. Painting your home, making home repairs or adding that addition you have always wanted. It takes a plan. It takes time.

These are investments made to last a long time, perhaps even a lifetime. Isn’t it worth it for you to invest in YOU? If it’s the gym you seek, find one that suits your needs. Check your calendar and pick a day or two that could work and schedule it.

If that sticks than add another day or try a new class. Allow yourself to acclimate to the change. Let it work for you not against you.

Would you like to make healthier food choices? Sure, we all would. Going cold turkey or going too extreme can make it very difficult to stick to. No more fired food, no carbs, no soda, no candy, no sugar, no white flours, no red meat, NO, NO and NO! That’s a lot to let go of all at once. Start understanding what you are eating and make changes a little at a time. Cold turkey doesn’t last. Remember you are investing in yourself for the long haul.

I want to encourage you all with this...

“The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your habits” It’s a new year with 365 days of opportunity. Make those small changes each day and before you know it they will become a habit, a healthier and long lasting habit. Make the investment in YOU this year. I know it’s tough and it won’t happen overnight. Be steadfast!

Small changes CAN reap big rewards. Just you wait and see!

As always I wish you peace, joy and a lifetime of quality habits!

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YOU are a Natural Born Healer!

What?? You didn’t know that? Indeed, even before you breathed your first breath, you were designed with an amazing knowledge that allows your body to heal all disease! Yes, it’s true! Your body is fully equipped to heal everything from a cut on your hand to cancer in your colon and everything in between.

Universal Intelligence is a term used in chiropractic to describe what they see as organization, or order of the universe. You may call this entity God, Allah, Buddha, Mohammad, etc.. Just think of it as the ever present power that creates, organizes, and holds everything around us together.

Innate Intelligence is that part of Universal Intelligence which resides within living beings, within living vessels. Okay, what does that mean? Well, it means that all living things inherit a knowledge or intelligence to describe how that living being will use energy, respond to their environment, grow, reproduce, and adapt to their environment.

Our goal as chiropractors is to maximize the quality of this communication your Innate Intelligence is trying to use to tell your body how to heal correctly. We do this by restoring normal alignment and movement to all the joints of your spine. Why is that important? Well your spinal cord (really just an extension of your brain) literally runs down the center of your spine! So, just take it from a spinal expert; when you improve spinal function, you improve neurological function. Because of the physically intimate relationship your SPINE has with your SPINAL CORD, they can’t

help but to have a symbiotic relationship.

Your Innate Intelligence ALWAYS knows what needs to be done.

Remember, YOU are the healer. However, when too much stress (physical, toxic, and/or emotional) builds up, your nervous system can no longer communicate its message effectively. This opens you up to disease and degeneration since your body no longer knows how to function normally without normal neurologic input. Because of this, we would be remiss if we didn’t also address the stressful toxicities and thoughts as well the physical stress which affect your body’s ability to receive normal neurological input and function normally.

Chiropractic helps to restore normal function of your spine and nervous system to re-establish open lines of communication between you and your Innate Intelligence. Once YOUR body is communicating effectively, YOU can resume the healing that needs to take place in order to recover YOUR health. Did you catch that? You can resume healing; you do the healing! Health is an inside job! Too often people are fearfully bullied into thinking their body isn’t enough and that they are missing something from the outside in order to be healthy.

Health doesn’t come from a bottle! Why would the Lord create us defective? He wouldn’t. Our body is always working perfectly within the environment of which we keep it. If we eat poorly, don’t exercise, think negatively, sleep improperly and have a malfunctioning nervous system (which controls all of the above mentioned) then the output will be exactly the input. On the other hand, if we reverse that and eat clean, exercise, put positive thoughts and images into our minds, get adequate sleep and ensure proper nervous system functioning, then the output will be just as pure as the input.

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New Year’s - Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions We’ve reached the end of another year – which means it’s just about time for some New Year’s resolutions. Would you like to study a new language, take up a musical instrument or visit the gym more often?

All these are worthy goals, of course, but why not also add some financial resolutions?

Here are some ideas to think about: Increase contributions to your employer-sponsored retirement plan.

For 2018, you can contribute up to $18,500 (or $24,500 if you’re 50 or older) to your 401(k) or similar plan, such as a 403(b), for employees of public schools and some nonprofit groups, or a 457(b) plan, for employees of local governments. It’s usually a good idea to contribute as much as you can afford to your employer’s plan, as your contributions may lower your taxable income, while your earnings can grow tax-deferred. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered.

Try to “max out” on your IRA. Even if you have a 401(k) or similar plan, you can probably still invest in an IRA. For 2018, you can contribute up to $5,500 to a traditional or Roth IRA, or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older. (Income restrictions apply to Roth IRAs.) Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax-deductible, depending on your income, and your earnings can grow tax-deferred. Roth IRA contributions are not deductible, but earnings can grow tax-free, provided you don’t start taking withdrawals until you are 59-1/2 and you’ve have had your account at least five years. You can put virtually any investment in an IRA, so it can expand your options beyond those offered in your 401(k) or similar plan.

feature of the investment landscape, and you may ultimately gain an advantage by buying new shares when their prices are down.

Review your goals and risk tolerance. At least once in 2018, take some time to review your short- and long-term financial goals and try to determine, possibly with the help of a financial professional, if your investment portfolio is still appropriate for these goals. At the same time, you’ll want to re-evaluate your risk tolerance to ensure you’re not taking too much risk – or possibly too little risk – with your investments.

Do your best to stick with these resolutions throughout the coming year. At a minimum, they can help you improve your investment habits – and they may improve your financial picture far beyond 2018.

Christopher Nyhan runs the Edward Jones office in Burnt Hills, NY. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. Rather, we partner with your attorney, CPA or tax advisor to build integrated solutions for you and your family. You should consult your estate-planning or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

Chris can be reached at 399-5087 or chris.nyhan@edwardjones.com Chris Nyhan runs the Edward Jones office in Burnt Hills, NY. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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WINTER CLEARANCE SALE! Jewelry - Shoes - Handbags Build an emergency fund. Try to build an emergency fund conaining three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money held in a low-risk, liquid account. This fund can help you avoid dipping into your long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a new furnace or a major car repair.

Control your debts. It’s never easy, but do what you can to keep your debts under control. The less you have to spend on debt payments, the more you can invest for your future.

Don’t overreact to changes in the financial markets. We’ve had a long run of rising stock prices – but it won’t last forever. If we experience a sharp market downturn in 2018, don’t overreact by taking a “time out” from investing. Market drops are a normal yourhometowne@gmail.com

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Energy Saving Tips from Christopher Haddon, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Here are some tips to save energy and heating costs in your home this winter.

• Caulk around windows • Weatherstrip around doors • Add insulation where there may be little or none (between attached garage and the main house, in the attic and/or basement) • Insulate your pipes • Insulate your hot water heater • Keep your water heater at 120º (you can keep it lower than this if you don’t have a dishwasher) • Ceiling fans circulate warm air that collects at the ceiling back down into the room • Lower your thermostat. For every 1º of temperature you deduct, you save 3% of your heating cost.

• Look for the Energy Star® label on any new major appliance you consider purchasing.

• Use LED light bulbs – they use less energy of a conventional bulb • Get a heating system check and tune-up, including filter replacement. Spending a few dollars now may save major headaches down the road • If you home has multiple heating zones, lower the temperature in the zone(s) you least often occupy • Use your drapes to control temperature. Open them to allow in the warm sun during the day and close them at night to keep out cold air.

• Re-arrange your furniture. Do you have a bookcase blocking a heating vent or a large upholstered chair over a vent? These can keep your heat from reaching the rest of the room.

• Invest in a programmable thermostat. You can program it to warm your home when you’re there and cool down your home at night or when you’re away.

• Consider upgrading your windows.

• Purchase a humidifier – moist air feels warmer than dry air.

• Limit your use of ventilation fans in your kitchen and bath – these fans can draw the warm air out of a house in about an hour.

• Wash your clothes in cold water whenever possible.

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You Can Give Away More Tax Free in 2018 After staying the same for five years, the amount you can give away to any one individual in a particular year without reporting the gift will increase in 2018.

The annual gift tax exclusion for 2018 is rising from $14,000 to $15,000. This means that any person who gives away $15,000 or less to any one individual (anyone other than their spouse) does not have to report the gift or gifts to the IRS. If you give away more than $15,000, you do not necessary have to pay taxes, but you will have to file a gift tax return (Form 709).

The IRS allows individuals to give away a total of $5.6 million and couples $11.2 million (in 2018) during their lifetimes before a gift tax is owed. This $5.6 million exclusion means that even if you have to file a gift tax return (Form 709) because you gave away more than $15,000 to any one person in a particular year, you will owe taxes only if you have given away more than a total of $5.6 million (or $11.2 million) in the past. As a result, the filing of a gift tax return is merely a formality for nearly everyone.

The gift tax also applies to property other than money, such as stock. If you give away property that is worth more than $15,000 you have to report that on your gift return.

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not a U.S. citizen, you can give only $152,000 without reporting the gift (in 2018). Anything over that amount has to be reported on the gift tax return. Also, you do not need to report tax deductible gifts made to charities on a gift tax return unless you retain some interest in the gifted property.

With the increase in the gift tax, the amount you can give to an ABLE account is also increasing to $15,000. ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities and their families to save up to $100,000 in accounts for disability related expenses without jeopardizing their eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and other government benefits.

For those of you who think Estate Tax might still be a worry, I have an update that is good news! If you are typical of the average person living in this readership and have less than $5.25 million, that means that you no longer have any estate tax concerns. If you are so fortunate as to have between $5.25 and $11.2 million then you have a New York State Estate Tax, but not a Federal estate tax concern. If $11.2 million or more, you have potential tax liability through both the New York State and Federal estate tax systems.

In either event, the tax can be a heavy amount and you should seek appropriate professional counseling.

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Neuromotar Wellness Recovery Happy New Year from all of us at the Glenville Y. As we begin the New Year, most of us have health and wellness goals at the top of our list.

As we age, these goals become more and more important to continue a good quality of living. More and more of us are dealing with a chronic illness or caring for a spouse, parent or grandparent with a chronic illness. The prevalence of chronic illness diagnosis has increased in the United States in the last decade: a study by John Hopkins showed that 25% of the US population has been diagnosed with some sort of chronic illness.

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According to the Mayo Clinic “Aerobic exercise can help to improve your heart health and endurance and aid in weight loss.

Strength training can improve muscle strength and endurance, make it easier to do daily activities, slow disease-related declines in muscle strength, and provide stability to joints. Flexibility exercises may help you to have optimal range of motion about your joints, so they can function best, and stability exercises may help reduce the risk of falls”.

The Capital District YMCA developed Neuromotor Wellness Recovery as a result of an expressed need in our communities to expand our already existing programs to be inclusive of a wider variety of exercisers. The class is aimed to help individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, MS, ALS or who are recovering a stroke.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, please contact the Glenville Y for program specifics and schedule.

518-399-8118 or dgigone@cdymca.org.

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Winterfest is a popular annual event in Saratoga Springs, bringing the spirit of winter to the Spa City with a week full of special events and great entertainment!

Every year, the festival draws crowds of people excited to attend fun winter season events in the Spa City. The week includes a beer sampling, Chowderfest, and much more! Take a look and plan your trip to Saratoga Springs for Winterfest.

2018 Events Include: • Chowderfest 2018 in Saratoga Springs, NY Saturday, Feb 3, 2018 • Saratoga Frozen Springs Classic - Pond Hockey Tournament Friday, Feb 9, 2018 until Sunday, Feb 11, 2018 • Winterfest at Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park Saturday, Feb 10, 2018 • The 2018 Flurry Festival Friday, Feb 16, 2018 until Sunday, Feb 18, 2018 • 2018 Saratoga Beer Week Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018 until Saturday, Feb 24, 2018

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Fun in the Snow with Fido Ways to Play with Your Dog in Winter It is always exciting to get a fresh snowfall and dogs are just as excited as us to romp out in the snow. There are a few things you will need to keep in mind to make sure that any winter activity with your dog is safe as well as fun.

While the snow is falling you may want to stay indoors with your dog, but don’t worry there is still fun to be had. Now is the perfect time to work on training or teach your pup a new trick. Remember to keep sessions around five to ten minutes long in order to keep everyone’s attention span fresh. Multiple short sessions per day are much better for training than one long session.

Another fun indoor activity is to hide food and toys around the house and let your dog “hunt” for them. This helps stimulate their mind, which can be just as exhausting as physical activity. You should start simple and as he begins to figure out the game you can be more creative with your hiding places. Toys that also dispense food and treats can also be used for mental stimulation.

Enjoying the Great Outdoors. Once you are ready to head outside make sure that your dog is protected against the cold temperatures.

Shorthaired dogs will most likely need to wear a coat or sweater to help keep them warm. Animals are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia just like us so please protect them. Ice and snow accumulate between furry toes causing cuts or irritation so check this frequently and consider using booties to protect delicate paws.

A walk through the woods or snow-covered streets is an enjoyable adventure for the whole family. Dogs love running through the deep

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snow and don’t give much thought to racing across an icy patch of terrain. Owners must be careful when letting pups run free as they can easily pull a muscle or slip and fall resulting in a more serious injury.

If you are outside shoveling or building a snowman be sure to let your pup join in on the fun. A game of fetch becomes especially challenging when your dog needs to search through the snow to find the toy. Snow is the perfect medium to satisfy a dog’s natural desire to dig so let them go crazy.

Keeping Your Dog Safe. Many of the chemicals used to keep sidewalks and roads free of ice can be toxic to pets. Toxicity is best avoided by cleaning paws after a walk so they don’t lick off the chemicals once you get home. If you will be salting your own property choose a product that specifies it is pet friendly.

A snowy day is the perfect event to spend quality time with your dog both inside and outside. If you are going to be outside be sure to bundle up any dogs that might need help keeping warm. You should check the paws frequently for snow buildup or irritation from ice melting chemicals. Please keep these important safety tips in mind but most of all have fun watching your dog delight in the snow.

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Evergreen Blanket

Lack of snow during the depths of winter can cause big problems for our hardy perennials. As the soil freezes, ice forms.

Water expands as it becomes ice and this forces the soil apart. Frost heaves are an amazing force of nature. Frost heaves are capable of shattering asphalt roads and buckling concrete as they grow.

Repeated thawing and freezing and heaving can push bulbs and shallow rooted perennials out of the soil. This is pretty rough on the plants as you can imagine....tiny roots have no chance against the unstoppable force of ice.

What we really need right now is a nice blanket of snow to stop this destructive cycle. The term “blanket of snow” is very appropriate. Once the soil is covered with a few inches of snow, the soil stops heaving plants out of the ground and they can stay safely frozen in place.

We are about to enter the coldest six weeks of winter. Unless we get some significant snow soon this is going to be a very rough winter for our perennial gardens and shrubs. The only way to help is to cover the soil with something to shade the ground from thawing sun and protect the crowns of our plants from drying arctic winds. Straw would work, but it blows around and is a mess to clean up in spring.

Burlap could work as well, but that would be an ugly and expensive solution....there must be something better. Let me think....there must be something....evergreen boughs would be perfect!!!

Christmas trees to the rescue! With the holidays past, there’s no shortage of evergreen material to scavenge to cover our perennial beds. Abandoned Christmas trees can be gathered from friends and neighbors and provide the perfect mulching material. This seems a more fitting end for an evergreen tree rather than getting kicked to the curb as our attention wanders into the new year.

The first step is to strip the boughs from the tree with your loppers.

roof shingles over your beds with the twig end should facing into the wind.

Start with the perennials that are the most exposed. Don’t cover the beds too deeply with evergreen boughs; just enough to shade the soil and provide protection from drying winter winds. We’re not covering our beds to keep them from freezing.

On the contrary, they need covering to keep the soil frozen over winter and especially during any “false spring” weather in February or March. Our hardy perennials are capable of withstanding freezing.

What CAN damage them is repeated thawing and re-freezing.

The layer of evergreen boughs shades the soil so the beds won’t thaw too early in spring. If this winter provides enough snow to keep the ground covered, my layer of mulch won’t be needed since the snow will protect my beds. But I’ve learned not to trust the weather, and if the winter continues to be lacking in decent snow cover, I’ll be glad I’ve got

them covered so I can enjoy the primula and other perennials when the growing season returns. Thanks for the read.

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Town of Glenville

As I embark on my third term as town supervisor, it seems appropriate to review the progress of the past 8 years. In that time, we have stabilized the town budget by cutting over $10 million in debt, reducing operating costs and protecting the town’s fund balance. We have attracted millions in new investments and new businesses to our community that has helped us rebuild our commercial corridors and attract thousands of new jobs. The town has also made significant enhancements to our parks, pedestrian trails and other assets while increasing investments in our town fleet, capital projects and paving programs.

I am also proud to announce that we have secured millions of dollars in federal and state money to clean up environmental hazards that have plagued our town and threatened the health of our residents for decades. The Town Board adopted a new Comprehensive Plan that will position for smart growth and passed a new solar law that will help all residents harness renewable sources of energy.

It’s worth noting that the town made significant enhancements to the staff’s management model by eliminating the costly “Director of Operations” position in favor of a “full time” Supervisors model.

Some have unfairly characterized this a “raise” for the Supervisor but the truth is that the position went from part-time to full-time, thereby changing the salary appropriately. This change actually saves the town money and was certified as an efficiency move by the State Comptroller.

All of this has brought us to a watershed point in our history and has allowed us to begin looking toward the future to an even better Glenville.

Over the next 4 years, my administration pledges to continue the progress that we started over 8 years ago. That means that additional focus on enhancing the quality of life for our residents while continuing to attract the right balance of new businesses and economic projects for our town.

Our 4-year vision includes: 1. Redevelopment of the Freemans Bridge Gateway that will beautify it while encouraging “Complete Streets” elements that will help attract more retail, recreational and mixed uses. Further, we will work to develop the Route 5 “agritourism” corridor and the Business and Technology Park.

2. Address capital needs that will allow us to complete the Yates Mansion Restoration, enhancements at the water plant, continue infrastructure upgrades, begin the senior center expansion, consider refurbishing the Municipal Center and pursue a town and village Public Safety Training Center.

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3. Celebrate the town’s 200th Anniversary in 2020 and enhance the town’s cultural offerings through new public events, fairs and festivals in our parks, commercial corridors and public spaces.

4. Evaluate the town’s staffing needs to help meet the growth that we are experiencing while still balancing the impact on the budget.

This coming year, the town will add an additional police officer that will boost our total force number to 23.

5. Complete the pedestrian trail system that connect us in a town-wide network that will ultimately connect our parks, our neighborhoods and our commercial corridors.

6. Reduce the allocation of the fund balance zero and further enhance the town’s capital reserve and debt reserve accounts.

We will also seek to reduce our debt by an additional $5 million and keep any potential levy adjustment to at about 1% or less per year.

7. Work to enhance our parks with upgrades to Maalwyck, installation of a fitness park at Indian Meadows, and working to increase events in towns parks.

8. Rewrite zoning and codes in accordance with the town’s new Comprehensive Plan.

9. Enact a solar strategy for the town that is affordable, sustainable and beneficially to the environment, the town, and the residents.

10. Fight for the town’s fair share of county sales tax that helps alleviate the burden on the local property taxpayer and help cut the town’s levy.

By enacting these goals, Glenville has a bright future. We have always been known as a quality community, but now we’re know for a community on the rise! I look forward to our great days ahead.

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Welcome to the Schenectady County Recreational Facility!

Since late 2000, the state-of-the-art ice rink at the Schenectady County Recreational Facility has served residents of Schenectady County and ice skating enthusiasts from the entire Capital Region.

The ice rink offers a wide range of recreational skating, ice hockey and figure skating programs for all ages. Our ice rink is the home of Schenectady Youth Hockey Association, Achilles Figure Skating Club, Mohonasen/Schalmont Varsity Hockey, Niskayuna/Schenectady Varsity Hockey and numerous Adult Ice Hockey Leagues.

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Locker rooms are provided to store bags/totes and to change into ice skates. There is no changing in the lobby area.

Skate Aids: We have buckets available for the first-time or beginning ice skaters. Stacking buckets, as bucket availability permits, allows for height adjustment. A limited number of sleds are available (allowing a skater to stand upright and hold onto two, parallel bars) and be pushed by an adult-age skater).

Handicapped/Wheelchair Ice Access: Upon request, we have permitted wheelchair access on the ice.

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Be sure internal temperature is 160 degrees before removing from oven. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Wiggle Room: I have used whatever is in my refrigerator for stuffing, cooked red peppers, broccoli, cheddar cheese; whatever I have. That is why it’s my favorite recipe

Turkey Meatloaf Roll My Favorite recipe for 40 years Sauce Ingredients • 1 16 0z can stewed tomatoes • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 tbsp honey Adjust this to your taste, more Worcestershire = spicier, more honey = sweeter. Simmer in saucepan until bubbly.

Meat Mixture Ingredients • 1 1/2 pounds of ground turkey {use ground beef, if desired} • 1/4 cup milk • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • 1/4 cup ketchup {with an additional 1/4 cup used to top the loaf} • 1 to 2 eggs • 3/4 cup bread crumbs {store bought or homemade} • 2 cloves of garlic, minced • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped • 1 teaspoon sage leaves • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard • 1/2 teaspoon oregano • a dash of salt, pepper Inside Layer Ingredients • 1 bag frozen chopped spinach cooked and drained well – pat with paper towel • 1 small package fresh mushrooms sautéed – whatever is on sale • 8 oz bag grated mozzarella 1. Mix all of the ‘Meat Mixture’ ingredients into a bowl.

2. Lay out a large piece of wax paper and flatten the meat mixture on the foil until it is approximately 12 inches x 8 inches.

3. Next, sprinkle on a layer of fresh spinach, followed by mozzarella.

4. Using the wax paper to assist you, begin to roll the meat, removing the paper as you go.

Try to pick up the loaf before the final bit of rolling is done, fold the ends and transfer into your baking dish {a 9 x 11 glass baking dish works well}. Completely remove the wax paper 5. Cover the meatloaf with ¼ of the sauce .

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One-Pan Lemony Chicken Under 45 minutes • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs • kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tbsp. butter • 1/4 c. dry white wine • Juice of 1 lemon • 2 tbsp. capers (optional) • 1 lemon, sliced • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish 1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook chicken thighs until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Transfer chicken thighs to a plate. Discard half the chicken juices from skillet and reduce heat to low.

2. To skillet, add garlic, butter, white wine, lemon juice, and capers and bring to a simmer. Add lemon slices and return chicken thighs to skillet. Let chicken simmer in sauce for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.

• 1 tbsp sunflower oil • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • ½ tsp mixed spice • 12 oz can mixed nut, try almonds, Brazil nuts and cashews • 2 tbsp honey 1. Heat oven to 325 spiced nut. Mix the oil with the spices, then stir in the nuts and drizzle over half the honey. Spread over a baking sheet and cook for 10 mins.

2. Remove from the oven and drizzle over the remaining honey, then return to the oven and cook for a further 10 mins.

Allow to cool completely.

Adult Sunday Tea • 2 bottles red wine • 2 cups strong hibiscus tea (brewed from 4 bags) • 1 cup brandy • 1/2 cup triple sec • 1 each: lime, orange and lemon • 1/2 cup sugar • 2 cinnamon sticks 1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 4 hibiscus tea bags and remove from heat. Steep tea bags for 5 minutes. Squeeze tea from bags and discard spent bags. Set steeped tea aside.

2. Cut lemon, lime and orange into thin slices and add to slow cooker. Break cinnamon sticks in half and add to slow cooker. Pour remaining ingredients into slow cooker (including the tea) and stir until sugar dissolves.

3. Heat on low heat for 1 hour before serving.

Note: Reduce heat to warm, if possible, during serving.

4. Before serving, garnish each mug with citrus slices and a cinnamon stick.

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