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About the Cover Have you had Cardinal Experience?

A cardinal experience follows a cardinal loss, the loss of a dear loved one. While it refers to the loss of a human for the most part, people do suffer greatly when they lose a dear pet.

What is a Cardinal Experience?

A specific occurrence or series of supernatural or spiritual encounters involving a cardinal (bird) during a time of extreme chronic dysfunction during the grieving process resulting from the death of a family member or close friend. During these mysterious experiences, The Cardinal serves as a conduit or a messenger of the beloved to bring comfort, understanding, and acceptance to the bereaved from beyond the natural realm transcending the state of physical death of the decedent.

Unfortunately, we all will experience a cardinal loss in our lifetime. If we are lucky we will experience the spiritual encounter brought to us as a gift on the wings of a Cardinal. Paul and I experienced one when we received this photo for our January cover from Ken Rohling. Ken sends us photos when he knows they are perfect cover material, what he didn't realize is how much this touched us. If you follow our paper you will remember that our niece, Michelle (Shelly) Gordon battled colon cancer for 2 years. On January 1, 2014 Shelley let go of her physical being.

We also lost Paul's dad this summer. Not a day goes by where our family does not think of both of them but the holidays were extremely difficult this year. The year of the “firsts”. If you have grieved you know.

We sat with Paul's sister and Mom at dinner on Christmas day as they grieved together. We listened as Shelley's husband, children, sisters and cousins mourned her absence during the “first” Christmas party without her. We knew that January 1st would end the year of the “firsts” for Shelley's loved ones.

Knowing how beautiful Ken's work is when we saw his email come in we were excited that he had an image he felt was representative of the New Year. And there it was, the Cardinal Experience. We were speechless, we had been through a lot yet looking at the picture gave us an incredible moment of peace. We hope that it will do the same for you. This messenger is not just for us, it is a conduit of understanding and hope for the New Year.

Thank you Ken. If you would like to purchase some of Kens work please give him a call at (518) 495-2915. Look for him on Facebook, Ken Rohling and check out some of his amazing work.

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The beginning of 2015 has proven to be one of the most exciting years in Your Hometowne since Global Foundries (AMD at the time) decided to set up shop here in the Capital District back in 2006 'ish. The much anticipated announcement of the Rivers Casino and Resort to be built on the Mohawk River in Schenectady came to fruition on December 18th , hailing in the New Year with a myriad of questions, hope, concerns and confusion.

When I talk to business owners and residents I can honestly say that their opinion of the Casino being built is about 50-50 positive and negative. Half of us see it as a true economic opportunity, half of us are concerned about lifestyle changes and possible negative economic impact on small businesses due to increased traffic on Rt 50 and Freemans Bridge Rd which may encourage people to seek other routes.

Like it or not, the reality is that there will be a casino built on our border. Staying informed will be vital to all of us who live here. You need to be proactive to be informed. A 30 second snippet on TV is not going to drill down to the details that will impact you. Our local papers have robust websites that have detailed articles meant to reach beyond the TV sound bite and give you the full story.

The Town of Glenville headed up by Chris Koetzle is doing their very best to keep the residents informed. We all know that Glenville and Burnt Hills is a blended community divided by a smudged county line. If you live in Burnt Hills you should pay attention to what Glenville has to say. Their website www.townofglenville.org is kept current with meetings and announcements. There is also a survey on their site that is asking for your input whether you live in near the town. Take the time to fill it out. Chris Koetzle's year-end report is in this issue on page 13.

What's new with us? Starting this month Peter Bowden will be writing a column to help guide the gardener in you or inspire you to become a new gardener. I have known Peter for 40 years (wow) and his variety of artistic talents are the key to his success as an avid grower. A painter, photographer, nature lover and writer all rolled into one person makes Peter's perspective on growing very unique. He has turned his green thumb into a painter's palette, blending our landscapes with colorful plants for our yards and exotic lively houseplants to add living beauty to the inside of our homes. Anyone who has been to our house has seen Peter's influence on my life, as “kids” his home was always filled with plants and his yard was an oasis. We all loved to go there to see what new “toys” he had. From hanging tree nets to terrariums Peter always had something cool going on!

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MIGRAINES AND VISION: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HEADACHES AND YOUR EYES Migraines are horrible. For those of you who have never experienced a migraine, you're one of the lucky few. Experts still aren't sure what causes these headaches. But they seem to involve a wave of unusual activity in brain nerve cells, along with changes in blood flow in the brain.

Though migraines can trigger severe pain in the head, they aren't simply headaches. They often also cause other uncomfortable symptoms, such as: nausea and sensitivity to light and noise. Many times, migraine headaches are preceded by some sort of visual disturbance known as an aura. They usually occur minutes to hours before the pain of a migraine starts. These symptoms typically last for anywhere from 10 to 25 minutes.

The aura may occur without actual pain, and in these cases it is known as a migraine equivalent.

Visual changes can occur in one or both eyes. They can include symptoms such as; zigzag lines, flashing lights, visual hallucinations, temporary blind spots (scotomas), light sensitivity, blurred vision or eye pain.

Also, not all migraines are the same. Retinal or ocular migraines, for instance, can occur with or without the accompanying headache, but they can still be just as painful.

Ocular migraines are caused by the same inflammation as regular migraines. Inflammatory substances release deep inside the brain and around the blood vessels of the head and brain. While ocular and regular migraines affect vision, ocular migraines only affect one eye.

Ocular migraine sufferers also typically have a family history of migraine headaches.

Another common issue is headaches behind the eyes. While stress, eyestrain, and lack of sleep can lead to this type of headache, a frequent cause is actual eye problems such as astigmatism, presbyopia and farsightedness. These problems, left uncorrected, cause habitual squinting and put stress on the eyes, which puts tension on the eye muscles, resulting in a headache.

Eye-fatigue related headaches typically occur after long hours of close work that require focusing. This is one reason why it is so important to always remember to stop and take a break from time to time when you are on the computer or otherwise doing close work. Eye fatigue related headaches generally go away after some rest.

Visual headaches may begin due to hypertension, sinus conditions, tumors, hormonal changes or allergies rather than due to problems related to the eyes. If you experience unusual vision symptoms, you should schedule a comprehensive eye exam with an optometrist or ophthalmologist to rule out vision-threatening conditions.

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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DECORATING TIPS FROM THE SPECKLED HEN Happy New Year to all The Speckled Hen followers! I usually share decorating tips in this article, but this month I'm doing something different. I want to share a message with you, one to bring into the New Year.

“Thoughts are Like a Garden”

by Catherine Pulsifer Your Focus. Sometimes, life's challenges are tough to deal with. You will succeed if you focus your thoughts on how to overcome the challenge.

Remove All Weeds. Negative thoughts are like weeds in a garden. Once a weed is allowed to flourish, the garden is quickly overtaken. But, if you weed the garden before the weeds spread, you will end up with a beautiful and bountiful garden.

And like gardens, you must work at removing weeds every day - just like you must work every day to keep motivated. Tending to life's garden is not easy. There are always excuses that can be used to put off what should be done.

And another is to reduce the number of negative influences in your life - these are the people who do not support your growth, or who relish in seeing only the negatives or possible problemsyou will encounter along the way.

You Control It. Do not allow anyone else to tend to your garden - it is up to you, and you alone, to ensure that it grows and is always at the forefront of your thoughts. Make your garden a beautiful one and one that is envied by all those other garden owners who just sit around and hope someone else will come along to tend to their needs.

You are the only one who can control the way you think. Make sure you nourish the positive thoughts, and weed out the negative ones!

Thank you and happy gardening in the New Year!

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SUPERVISOR CHRIS KOETZLE REPORTS TO YOU

2014 YEAR END REPORT Greetings. With the arrival of the New Year it's a good time for us to take a moment to reflect on the past year and to begin looking at our plans for the new one.

at no cost to our residents for the infrastructure and hook ups, saving our residents over $1 million. Speaking of the Kenco clean-up, we successfully worked with DEC to get an agreement that the source site on Freemans Bridge Road will be cleaned up; the work will start in early-2015.

In many ways 2014 was a transformative year for the Town. We smoothly effected the transition of the Supervisor's position from part-time to fulltime, which brought more efficiency to our top management level while saving the Town money, and we then quickly went to work on various projects. Among the accomplishments this year, the Town achieved a budget that keeps our levy under the tax cap. As a result, town property taxpayers will receive a check from the state in 2015 refunding the amount of their town tax increase. The budget again, cut dependency on the use of fund balance (the Town's “rainy day” or “savings account”) to balance the budget, absorbed non-discretionary increases in the cost of employee retirement and health insurance payments and did not employ gimmicks to meet our obligations.

On the economic development front, we had a great year. We finally secured federal funding for the clean-up of the contaminated properties in the Glenville Business and Technology Park which will ensure the further redevelopment of that park. This was a long, long awaited step in a complex process that is necessary to move forward with more development there. We also welcomed two major new businesses in that business park: Old Dominion and CTDI. Combined they represent an investment in our community of $16 million and bring well over 450 new jobs to our town.

Hearing so much positive economic development news about Glenville, compelled the State Comptroller to visit the site and to address business and community leaders at our annual development conference. Of course, more recently, we got word that an Applebee's restaurant will be opening in our Town Center and we finally secured the financial support to build the sidewalks and brand new lighting in the Town Center. This project has been a priority for some time and we can finally move forward to making this commercial corridor more walkable, safer, and more attractive.

Other notable successes of this past year include the successful Oktoberfest event that we held in beautiful Maalywyck Park this September where we welcomed close to 10,000 people, the starting of the process to update our current Comprehensive Plan that was adopted some 24 years ago, in 1990,and the re-focusing of our Environmental Conservation Commission to more relevant projects such as looking at solar as an option for the town and reviewing our zoning laws to be sure we are more welcoming to energy efficiency projects.

Among our more challenging projects was our transition to county-wide dispatch through which our town dispatchers became county employees and moved to the Unified Communications Center in Rotterdam, presenting us with operational issues relating to the police department and town court which work closely with the dispatchers. We also dealt with the retirement of eight long-time town employees this year and found creative ways to redeploy remaining employees and utilize part-time employees and private contractors to preserve services but at lower costs.

After months of working with the Department of Environmental Conservation, we successfully secured a new water line in the Sunnyside Road neighborhoods to ensure that our residents will have safe, clean drinking water in the wake of the Kenco contamination. This was secured

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Finally, some of you may have noticed that late this fall we started replacing our “Welcome to the Town of Glenville” signs along various roads at the Town's borders. New signs were installed on Glenridge Road, Freemans Bridge Road, and Sacandaga Road, with three more new signs to follow in 2015. This is part of beautification effort that will continue in the coming years.

So with such a busy year behind us, you may ask “what's next?” That will have to wait until the next update, but I invite all residents to attend the State of the Town on Wednesday, January 7th at 7 PM to hear our plans for 2015. The New Year promises to be even more exciting the 2014.

As always, please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns at 688-1201 or email me at ckoetzle@townofglenville. You can also follow me on Twitter at @chriskoetzle or on Facebook.

All the best.

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SAM SPEAKS...

BY SAM CAPUANO

JUICING UP THE JUKEBOX Over the Christmas break I was finally able to purchase the one essential item which had long been missing from my Man Cave, namely a jukebox. It's a beauty, a vintage Seeburg Discotheque model, which like your columnist, entered this world in 1963. And, like me, it needs some time to get warmed up each day but once it has done so, can function properly.

The unit holds eighty 45rpm records. It actually came fully stocked, including essential jukebox hits such as “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”, “Proud Mary”, Sweet Caroline”, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) and “Smoke On The Water” (good luck getting that guitar riff out of your head today.) I quickly added to these, and filled it it in from my own vast collection of singles, including hits from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, the Beach Boys and Elvis Presley.

And then there are tunes from bands not as well remembered these days, but, oh are the songs memorable. “Saturday Night” from the Bay City Rollers, “Beach Baby” from First Class, The Troggs' “Wild Thing” and ? And the Mysterians' “96 Tears”.

I'll even admit to owning “The Streak” by Ray Stevens. That novelty ditty, an homage to the mid 70's craze of publicly strolling about in the buff, was seemingly played everywhere, and at all times in 1974, and so it belongs in my jukebox.

These are but a few from my vast collection. I have a whole bunch of Elvis singles; my mom was a huge fan when she was a teen and bought everything he issued, so these are originals. I was fortunate enough to borrow them from her years ago and not give them back. They are in great shape, complete with the ubiquitous “His master's voice” dog and gramophone picture which adorned those now 60 year old RCA Victor labels.

Most of the rest of my collection I purchased new. Like many from that era, I bought 45's all the time, as they were relatively cheap (under a dollar), and easily stored. Albums were at least $5, and as such something we got for Christmas.

During the onset of my own teen years, we had a few options in the BH-BL area to buy these wonderful discs of wax. Most of mine came from the East Glenville K-Mart. My parents shopped there quite often, and when they did, I would head over the record shelves and buy the latest hit or two.

The nearby Woolworth's was another great spot to stock up on the Top 40.

Both stores of course were places one could buy practically anything, and it was rare to go into either one and not see someone you knew. While the K-Mart had more lasting power (at least in this area), I always liked Woolworth's better; it had more unique items.

But, back to the music. I am looking at my spiffy new/old jukebox as I write this, and it reminds me of how so many establishments used to have these units in their foyer or lobby. For one thin dime, you could hear a song, three for a quarter, and if you were really flush, a half dollar would get you seven tunes.

As I have played with my new toy, I am reminded of the loud clicking sound the coins made as they were dropped in, topped by the even louder noise made as the scanner went back and forth grabbing the record as it was cued up for play.

Locally, I remember jukeboxes in Pizza Hut, Froelich's and Poor John's.

Rumor has it the latter juke still sits in that now (sadly) vacant building on Saratoga Road. They were nice generators of cash for places such as these, and were cheap sources of entertainment for those of us who frequented them. They were often right next to the cigarette machine (back in the days when 60¢ could get you a stale pack of unfiltered Lucky Strikes.)

They even offered the business owner a tracking mechanism for the revenue earned. As I explored the inside of my Seeburg, I saw it had an “Income Totalizer”, which tallies up the coins dropped.

As for me, I will be dropping quite a few coins in to hear everything the unit has to offer. Quite a thrill, even if I didn't have the key to retrieve the coins.

See you next month, in the mean time you can catch up with my blogs at http://samspeaks21.blogspot.com

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SKIING in the

HILLS OF GLENVILLE

THROUGH THE SEASONS WITH PETER BOWDEN We've finally gotten the "brr" months (Novembrr & Decembrr). It won't be long until spring but, until then, the houseplants in our small but sunny front room get lavished with appreciation and attention.

It's a great place to read and shake off cabin fever.

I've learned that the #1 way that folks kill their houseplants is by drowning them. Often we'll put a saucer under a plant to keep water from ruining our floors or furniture. These saucers don't do the plants any good. If you leave a plant standing in a saucer of water (as pictured above) overnight, you just drowned about 30% of the roots. Once drowned, those roots are dead forever. The plant's leaves will start to brown at the tips. Naturally, most folks see these brown tips and think the plant needs MORE water and continue to drown it over and over again, eventually killing the whole plant.

The year was 1937. The sport of downhill skiing was about to explode.

The rope tow, state of the art technology for transporting skiers to the top of a hill, had been recently introduced to the states in 1933. Many hilly fields and pastures were transforming into winter playgrounds as local skiers and innovators used truck engines, axles and wheels to drive a 1000 foot loop of rope. These mechanical contraptions allowed Skiers on hickory boards and bear trap bindings to enjoy the natural snow.

The hills of West Glenville were a focus of this new outdoor activity. At various times there were four ski clubs in operation, run by club members and volunteers providing area residents with perhaps the only option for downhill skiing by a "lift". The four areas were Wolf Hollow, Ridgerunner, Koppy Cat and SkiVenture.

Skiventure was the first to open in 1937 and is rumored to be built by several "GE" engineers. In its early day the one rope tow was driven by a 30's vintage car at the base of the hill. This arrangement was typical of many small ski areas opening at that time in Northeast. Wolf Hollow was set up by the Schenectady Winter Sports Club but was difficult to reach on the snowy roads and operated for only several years.

RidgeRunner and Koppy Cat, located on the same ridge as SkiVenture are believed to have opened in the 50's. Koppy Cat came into existence as a result of the waiting list to join SkiVenture. Since Ski Venture's charter only allowed 90 families to join per year the folks on the waiting list rented a hill across the road from the local farmer and built Koppy Cat. This area was similar to SkiVenture in both the size, number of tows and club oriented approach (thus the name). RidgeRunner was the largest of the Glenville ski areas with longer trials, a more diverse terrain and sold lift tickets to non club members.

During the late 70's and early 80's the increasing cost of insurance and land rental coupled with declining club membership drove the closure of RidgeRunner and Koppy Cat. Since SkiVenture was the only club of the three that owned the land it was able to survive and continue to operate.

For the price of a one day lift ticket at a large ski area, a family can still today enjoy SkiVenture for a full season.

Most plants tolerate dryness better than sogginess. Remember, plants "breathe" with their roots as well as their leaves. If air in the soil is constantly displaced by water, they drown. Think of it this way: you can survive a lot longer without a drink of water than you can under water without any air. The same is true for your plants. It is much safer to let your houseplants get a little wilty from dryness than keeping them wet all the time. Roots that are a little dehydrated can bounce right back, but drowned roots are dead forever.

During the shortest days of winter (November through January) I don't feed my houseplants at all. The days are so short, the plants aren't growing...they are kind of on hold. I concentrate on ignoring them so I won't overwater. At the beginning of February, the plants start to show signs of new growth as the days get a bit longer. This is when I start feeding them again. I feed them lightly at first by diluting the plant food at 1/4 the strength the package recommends. I'll feed the plants only once every three weeks or so. Don't overdo the feeding...it can cause more harm than good.

Insects on houseplants aren't as common as they are outside in the garden, but when they do show up, they can be a BIG problem. I use Insecticidal Soap outside as an organic contact killer. When using these sprays, it is important to spray once a week for 3 weeks. Be thorough, paying particular attention to the bottom of the leaves. The initial spray will kill any adult insects but not any eggs. 3 sprayings will insure that any insects that hatch will be killed before they have a chance to lay more eggs.

We need to dust our plants as well. Dust on leaves cuts off some light and clogs their pores making them less efficient, and the plant can suffer. For plants with soft leaves a feather duster will do the job. For plants with smooth, harder leaves, you can use a leaf polish. Leaf polish will help remove dust and leave the leaves with a clean and shiny surface... a clean leaf is a happy leaf! Thanks for the read.

Peter Bowden pbowden2@nycap.rr.com

Although SkiVenture retains much of its past with its 30's vintage wire wheels atop the poles, and 50's A-frame heated by a wood stove, it is still providing families an affordable option to skiing with a community atmosphere. If you happen to be driving by and see skiers on the slopes, stop in and check us out. Maybe you will become a member and preserve this tradition within our community.

You can learn more about Ski Venture and membership at www.SkiVenture.org

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WHAT CAN YOU LEARN FROM THE "ORACLE OF OMAHA"?

Warren Buffet, the “Oracle from Omaha,” is considered one of the most successful investors in history. Yet while the investment world may seem complex, Mr. Buffet’s advice is actually pretty simple.

Here are a few Buffet quotes, along with some suggestions on putting them to use: “Whether we’re talking about socks or stocks, I like buying quality merchandise when it is marked down.”Essentially, this means you should look for good investment vehicles whose price may have dropped. A “bear” market tends to drag down many stocks - even those with strong fundamentals and favorable prospects. These stocks might then be considered “bargains.” One traditional way to determine whether a stock is “expensive” or “cheap” is by looking at its price-to-earnings ratio (P/E). For example, if Company “A” has a price per share of $40 and earnings of $4, then it has a P/E of 10. If Company “B” is also $40, but has earnings of only $2, its P/E would be 20. "B" is considered more expensive than “A.” Note: P/E ratio is better used to compare two similar companies in the same industry.

“Time is the friend of the wonderful business, the enemy of the mediocre.”Be prepared to own quality stocks for the long term; over time, your confidence may be rewarded. On the other hand, if an investment is not of high quality, its flaws will be revealed over the years. “If investors insist on trying to time their participation in equities, they should try to be fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when others are fearful.”Trying to “time” the market - that is, attempting to buy when prices are low and sell when prices are high - is a difficult task. Too many people do just the opposite: They try to “cut their losses” by selling when the market is down and then go after the “hot” investment whose price may already be as high as it’s going to go.

Mr. Buffet clearly is not in favor of a market timing approach, and those who try to do it, he says, are probably better off by going against the crowd. Keep in mind, though, that even when holding investments rather than trying to time the market, investing in equities does involve risk, including potential loss of principal. “When we own portions of outstanding businesses with outstanding managements, our favorite holding period is forever.”When should you sell good investments?

Never, according to Mr. Buffet.

And while this endless holding period may not be possible for all of us, you get the idea: the longer you keep a good investment, the better off you may be when you do sell. "The line separating investment and speculation, which is never bright and clear, becomes blurred still further when most market participants have recently enjoyed triumphs. Nothing sedates rationality like large doses of effortless money.”The lesson here?

Be an investor, not a speculator. A long run-up in the market can increase your wealth, but it may also make you prone to risky behavior if you think that all your investments will rise indefinitely. As an investor, you may well want to consider Mr. Buffet’s ideas- after all, they’ve sure worked well for him.

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. Chris can be reached at 399-5087 or chris.nyhan@edwardjones.com.

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9 NEW RULES OF LEAN EATING Lean eating does not mean complicated eating...it just means eating smart.

Read on for the NEW rules of lean eating that will make fat loss second nature.

1. Eat the RIGHT Type of Carbs There is a hierarchy for which carbs have a place in a lean diet and which carbs will only fatten you up. The success of your eat-ing plan rests squarely on which of these carbs you regularly in-clude in your diet.

1.Green Vegetables 2.Non-Green Vegetables 3.Fruit 4.Whole Grains and Starches 5.Refined Grains 6.Foods with Added Sugar The top 3 ranked carbs are where 90% of the carbs in your diet should be coming from... in order to get that lean physique that you want.

Immediately cut out the bottom 2 (refined grains and foods with added sugar) and on occasion include a limited amount of Whole Grains and Starches.

2. Track What You Eat The only way to improve upon your diet is to actually know what you're currently eating. Keep a food journal, or download a free food tracker app.

3. Space Meals Apart Much has been said over the past decades about the importance of eating small frequent meals throughout the day. Stick with 3 meals each day, and fill in a protein-based snack if your meals are going to be more than 4 hours apart.

4. Never Restrict Calories to the Extreme There's a certain allure in the idea of temporarily restricting calo-ries to the extreme. I hate to be the one to burst your overambi-tious bubble, but extreme calorie restriction NEVER WORKS. 5. Eat Veggies First When you sit down to a meal first eat all of the veggies and salad, before moving on to the main dish. This simple strategy helps to fill you up with lower calorie foods first.

6. Include Protein at Every Meal Each of your meals should be built around a healthy serving of protein.

This protein could be meat (chicken breast, fish fillet, roasted turkey, braised beef etc) eggs, or protein powder.

7. Ban Liquid Calories Liquid calories have no place in a lean eating plan. No place at all.

Anytime that you are drinking calories, it's safe to assume that you're adding inches to your waistline.

8. Avoid Prepackaged Foods These processed foods contain numerous fattening ingredients such as refined sugar, sodium, grains, fillers and other artificial ingredients.

9. Swim Upstream As a society we are overweight. We are riddled with obesity re-lated ailments.So...it's safe to say that whatever you see the masses around you do, when it comes to food and exercise, you should aim to do the opposite.

Swim upstream, be different than the masses by living in a desir-able, healthy, lean body.

Call or email me today to get started on a fat loss program that really works.

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RESOLUTIONS…(REPRISED) If you read my January 2014 this one will look VERY familiar to you. I sat down to write a new one and then realized everything I was saying seemed so familiar…because the message is the same, I've decided to simply revive and reiterate!

2015 is here and this is this is the year you FINALLY, REALLY, TRULY ARE, going to start and stick to a workout plan, eat healthy, be more charitable, put your house on the market, stop cussing, start parking further out in the parking lot, clean out the garage, take a vacation, give up coffee, get organized, be more prepared for 2014 tax season, AND eat more vegetables??? Well…HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU! I wish you great success in ALL of these things.

I personally cannot imagine my life without coffee, and I cannot help you with your vegetable intake but I CAN help you formulate a workable, do-able, STICK-TO-IT-ABLE plan to get your house ready to put on the market!

The VERY first thing you should do is contact a professional REALTOR (ie: Margaret Phillips, Certified Buyers Rep). We do a TON of the leg work for you, which frees you up to keep up with you all those OTHER resolutions! C'mon you weren't REALLY planning on picking your listing price out of thin air or using the inaccurate data you found online were you? And it's not just about determining the accurate market value of your home, as professional REALTORS, we provide a plethora of guidance, market research, as well as negotiation skills, etc... Don't think for one minute that you will be able to take your emotions out of the equation when it comes to negotiating with a potential buyer with regard to a home that you have loved and cared for and raised your children in.

Next, start compiling the important financial information on your home right now. Compile your tax bills, home owner association documents, and utility bills. Locate your deed, previous title work, etc… Many of these items will likely become part of the marketing plan, and your REALTOR and/or attorney will most likely need them to keep your transaction running smoothly once you go to contract. Buyer's like to be informed right up front. Be prepared, you as the seller will appear knowledgeable, organized, and motivated to sell your home. Buyer's LOVE this!

Know this: clear and uncluttered closets, basement, and other storage spaces contribute to a more attractive home. Now is a great time to get a start on some of those other goals for 2014 as well - get that garage cleaned out, have the kids clean out their toy boxes, and if you haven't worn something in the past 12 months statistics show you probably won't. There are a ton of great organizations that can use some of the things you cannot - get a jump start on 2015 taxes and BE CHARITABLE! It's a start, it's a beginning…don't wait another day. Don't let yourself down, start right now! Let's be sure you are prepared for the spring market you have been waiting for, it'll be here before you know it, you shouldn't wait till then to plan! As for the rest of your resolutions, I bet that if you keep thumbing through the pages of Your Hometown, you'll find help with those too! In the mean time, call me at Olde Orchard Real Estate (399-2100) for YOUR no obligation conversation; you'll be glad you did and I look forward to it!

Margaret Phillips, CBR, Broker/Owner 518.701.1657 • margaret@oldeorchardrealestate.com www.oldeorchardrealestate.com

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Grilled Garlicky Chicken Thighs

Breakfast Bake

Crispy Eggplant Parmesan

This recipe uses the grill, which is a year round thing at our house!

5 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained and chopped available at Garafalo's 2 cups fresh Garofalo's bread crumbs 12 garlic cloves, smashed 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs from Garofalo's butcher shop Salt 1 pound sugar snap peas 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced In a food processor, combine 4 of the anchovy fillets with the bread crumbs, garlic, parsley and 1/2 cup of the olive oil; process until evenly blended. Season the chicken thighs with salt. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the bread crumb mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a pot of boiling, salted water, blanch the snap peas until bright green, about 1 minute. Drain and pat dry. Grill the chicken thighs over moderate heat until they are lightly charred, crisp and cooked through, about 10 minutes per side. Transfer the thighs to a platter.

In a large skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the shallots and the remaining anchovy fillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the snap peas and cook, tossing a few times, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season the snap peas with salt and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve the chicken with the snap peas.

1 pound white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (16 cups) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound sliced thick Garofalo's bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced One 28-ounce can whole Italian tomatoes from Garofalo's-drained, chopped and patted dry 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 pound Garofalo's extra-sharp cheddar, shredded (about 2 cups) 1/2 pound Garofalo's hot pepper cheese, shredded (about 2 cups) 2 tablespoons snipped chives 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth Salt 8 large eggs Hot pepper sauce, for serving Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly oil a 9x13” glass baking dish. In a large bowl, toss the bread with the olive oil and spread on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Bake for about 20 min, tossing once or twice, until the bread is golden and lightly crisp. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon. Drain bacon; reserve 2 tablespoons of the fat in the skillet. Add onion to the skillet and cook about 5 min until softened, . Add tomatoes and crushed red pepper and cook until any liquid is evaporated, about 3 min. Return the toasted bread cubes to the bowl. Add the contents of the skillet, along with the bacon, shredded cheeses, chives and broth. Stir until the bread is evenly moistened. Season with salt. Spread the mixture in the baking dish and cover with lightly oiled foil.

Bake the bread mixture in the center of the oven for 30 min. Remove the foil and bake until the top is crispy, about 15 min longer. Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and, using a ladle, press 8 indentations into the bread mixture. Crack an egg into each indentation. Return the dish to the oven and bake for about 15 min, until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Serve the breakfast bake right away with hot sauce.

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus about 2 cups for frying 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped Two 28-ounce cans whole, peeled Italian tomatoes, drained (available at Garofalo's) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 8 small eggplants (1/2 pound each), cut lengthwise 1/2 inch thick 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil 1 pound Garofalo's fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced and torn into small pieces 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese from Garofalo's 3 tablespoons Garofalo's homemade bread crumbs In a large skillet, heat the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Using your hands, crush the whole tomatoes into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is very thick, about 25 minutes. Transfer the tomato sauce to a food processor and puree until smooth.

Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, in a very large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of olive oil. Season the eggplant slices with salt and pepper.

Working in several batches, cook the eggplant over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden on both sides, about 8 minutes per batch; add more olive oil to the skillet between batches. Drain the eggplant slices on paper towels.

Preheat the oven to 400°. Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.

Arrange one-third of the fried eggplant slices in the baking dish and sprinkle all over with 1 tablespoon of the chopped basil. Top with one-third of the torn mozzarella and sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the grated ParmigianoReggiano. Repeat this layering twice. Sprinkle the bread crumbs all over the top of the eggplant Parmesan. Bake in the upper third of the oven for about 45 minutes, until the top of the eggplant Parmesan is golden and the tomato sauce is bubbling. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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FUNDING AN ASSET PROTECTION TRUST A Trust is a legal document that is made by a person to provide management of assets while alive and after the grantor passes away. An Asset Protection Trust will protect your home and other assets from the nursing homes and Department of Social Services (“DSS”). Asset Protection Trusts can protect your eligibility for Medicaid if you funded it with your home and other assets more than 5 years ago.

The Trust will also protect against other general creditors. You must however make sure you keep enough money to care for yourself.

It is important to fund a trust if you are going to use the Trust. For real property in New York or another state, you must execute a deed and record it with the appropriate government. You should seek legal help in the state where the real property is located.

It also is important to make sure assets are properly titled. Personal property may be funded to such a Trust through an assignment. You can title bank and investment accounts to the Trustee of a Trust. You may be restricted from funding bank accounts to a trust if the bank account receives your social security or pension funds. You may place an ITF (in trust for) designation on those bank accounts to the Trust. However, the five year Look Back would not start until the Grantor passes away and the bank accounts would not be protected from creditors and DSS. A Trust is a good and practical solution to problems if the circumstances are right. Please contact me to consult on planning for your legal needs.

It will be my pleasure to help you.

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TRASH TALK Scrappy New Year, Everyone! It seems like only a few days ago it was last year, doesn't it? Time sure flies when you are having fun doing everything else besides organizing your life. Trust me, I know. There is a mound in the middle of my warehouse I call “The Pyramid”. It started during the holidays years ago as “The Christmas Mass” which was followed the next year by “The Gathering”. It then it quickly grew into “Gomer Pyle”, followed by “No Space Mountain” and “Mount Junkmore”. Finally I noticed giving it cute nicknames only seemed to make it larger, and madder.

It is definitely easier to accumulate than to reduce. Every once in awhile I go into a house where there is just a car, 2 garbage cans and a rake in the garage and it looks…well… awesome! But mostly garages, basements, attics and storage sheds looks like 50 boxes full of games, clothes, old appliances and toys crashed into a rummage sale during a flea market at a going out of business sale. Thus, “The Pyramid” is born. I can actually see stuff from cleanouts we did 3 years ago in the center. I have my own excuses, I mean, it's like I move 20 times a month, every month. I originally kept things because “I might need that someday”. This explains why I have 12 assorted boxes of wood matches, 11 cans of WD-40, 10 crates of extension cords and… a box full of Partridge Family albums. LESSON OF THE DAY: I, AM, NEVER, EVER, EVER, GOING, TO, NEED, ALL, THIS, STUFF!!!

Initially this year I vowed a personal resolution to get MY house in order. For starters it would help if the word resolution didn't have the syllable “lose” in it. Statistically only 8% of all New Year's resolutions succeed…no one is sure if the numbers are exactly correct because the guy who said he would verify the data never got around to it. So instead I am going to make a Reso-Action™ to turn the “The Pyramid” into “De Void” (Hey, I'm Italian). Yes sir, I am going to commit in writing to making this happen. I am serious, people! Now all I have to do is start looking through…I mean, let me see, Ok…maybe I left one over here, no? OK, here's one. Nope, not working, typical. No big deal, how about in this box? No…OK, start over, calm down, there has to be at least one, I mean, C'MON!!! Seriously??? Can I really not actually find at least one working pen?!?!?!

Our company is Scrapster, LLC, the Capital Region's premier Clean Out, Junk Removal and Scrap Metal/Appliance Removal and Recycling service. We are a local family owned business and cater to both residential and business customers within a 50 mile radius around Albany, NY. We are fully insured, convenient, and reliable and always provide top Quality work. Everything is properly recycled, disposed of or donated.

Scrapster is an official New York State DEC approved location for business or personal computer and electronics recycling. We are fully EPA608 certified for Freon (refrigerant) recovery from refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers. etc.

Please call us at (518) 505-5055. We'll remove the items from exactly where they are located-you don't need to do a thing. Please Like Us on Facebook and visit our website at www.scrapster.com for more information, specials & coupons, recycling information, or to schedule an appointment.

Vincent Coppola, Owner of Scrapster Scrap Metal Removal/Recycling Service

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JANUARY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS 1. Travelled through water 5. Punctuation mark 10. Huh? 14. South American country 15. Manner of speaking

16. Fit 17. Dry 18. Paltry 20. A childhood disease 22. Version 23. Flee 24. Trifling

25. Effective 32. Treat 33. Jittery 34. An Old Testament king 37. Skin disease 38. Angry 39. Implored 40. Accomplished 41. Aircraft 42. Alleviated 43. Changes 45. Skedaddles 49. Religious sister 50. Sunshade 53. Provoke 57. Beyond belief 59. Holly 60. Require 61. Something to shoot for 62. Not a single one 63. Countercurrent 64. Connecting points 65. Obtains DOWN 1. Unwanted email 2. Used to be 3. Murres 4. Landslide 5. Movie house 6. Poems 7. Russian fighter 8. Infiltrator 9. Among

10. Not black 11. Ritual 12. Bestow 13. Little 19. Itinerant 21. Delicate 25. Quaint outburst 26. Central points 27. Tender 28. Unit of weight for gems 29. Absurd 30. Aquatic mammal 31. Utilize 34. As well 35. Observed 36. Contributes 38. Sick 39. A watercolor, for example 41. Antiquated 42. Decorative case 44. Cherubim 45. Backbone 46. Flogged 47. Cambered 48. Late 51. Norse god 52. Adriatic resort 53. Wings 54. Found in some lotions 55. Canvas dwelling 56. X X X X 58. What we sleep on Answers can be found on page 31

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THINK SPRING! Spring will be here before we know it. I have a Spring treat for all of you who have a little person in your lives.

It's my March and April six week dance sampler for children between the ages of 3 1/2 - 6. If you know a young child who loves to dance around the house, this is for them.

They will experience magical movement poems that I've created especially for this age child, imaginative, story exercises that expand a child's repertoire of fun movement, scarf and ribbon dancing, exploring new steps to great music - all while incorporating their invisible string! My engaging, creative movement classes set the scene for wonderful, beginning, dance classes for children.

The Fairy Dance, the Butterfly Dance, Ten Bunnies, Santa's Sack, The Pumpkin Patch, Snowflakes in the Sand, Tea with the Queen, and Toy Shop are some of the movement poems that will delight children of this age.

These movement poems are an amazing invitation into a movement world that is designed for young children of this age. Crazy Animal Box, Colorstick, The Painting, Apple Orchard, Playmates in the Park, Museum Visit, Lost in the Forest, Bunnyville, The Magic Forest of Leprechauns, Music Box Dancer and Still Life are just some of the creative improvisational stories that I use to invite children into my delightful dance world. Just the names of these dances give you a hint at the level of creativity your child will enjoy. Details below.

Spring Creative Movement Dance Session with Ginny Martin For: Children ages 3 1/2 - 6 years When: 6 weeks of March and April 2015 (Begins Saturday, March 7 ending on April 25)* Days/Times Offered: Sat 8:15-9:00am, Sat 12:30-1:15pm, Tues 10-10:45am, Thurs 1-1:45pm Place: Grange Hall, Pashley Road, Glenville Price: $75.00 for 6 weeks of class Teacher: Ginny Martin with assistant teacher Dana Yager Call: 399-5802 *For those of you who travel for school Spring break, there will be no classes for this Spring dance session between April 4-11.

Mailed to 13,500 Residents and Businesses from Scotia to Ballston Spa. It's alright here!

Happy New Year!

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TO RESOLVE OR NOT TO RESOLVE...?

Answers from Crossword Puzzle on page 28

When you think about it, this new year resolution stuff is a lot of pressure. First you need to find what is wrong with you and then come up with a plan of how you are going to fix it. Gosh, if I knew that I would do it all year 'round rather than just on January 1st each year. Then, you need to narrow down all the stuff that is wrong. My goodness, this may take awhile. As I tried to prioritize the list I realized that there was no way this was going to work. If I knew what was wrong and how to fix it; wouldn't I have done that all by now?

A new approach was at the forefront. We all know what we would put on that list if you were to make one. Exercise being number one and then the "be a better person", followed by the " I gotta eat better" and the " I need to not work as much", as the top few. I knew these were all admirable goals and with more thought I knew that I could make changes and probably work on all of those things. As you know I work in a gym and in the new year those classes of mine are packed. The healthy low fat cookbooks have flown off the shelves and we are determined to be better. Oh, these are all great with one exception. It is very difficult to wake up one January morning and change how you do everything. I believe we can accomplish all that may be on our list, we just need to do it so it works into our real lives each and every day. Make a goal and take one step towards it. If it exercise you desire, than take advantage of a free class that is offered at our local gyms. Park a little bit farther away from the mall entrance and take one more lap around as you window shop. Maybe you want to eat better. Add a few fruits to your diet and make a point to shop the out most isles of the market. That is where the fresh foods are.

Pack a healthy lunch instead of relying on fast food to eat better and to save a buck or two as well. As far as being a better person, well, shouldn't we be doing that all the time. Make a point to help out your neighbor; shovel their walkway or bring in the trash bins after the truck goes by. Brighten up a friends day by bringing them a single flower from our local flower shop. Hold open the door and let someone else go first this time. Maybe even buy a cup of coffee for the guy behind you at Dunkin Donuts.

It is great to be ambitious and gung-ho. It is however hard to keep up. If you look at the definition of resolve in the Webster dictionary you will read this; • The state of being resolute; firm determination.

• A firm decision to do something • A course of action determined or decided on.

So make a firm decision to exercise and decide to eat better. Be resolute and determined to a better person, be who you have always wanted to be. Go ahead, hold that door open and always say please and thank you. It's never been a leap into change, it takes baby steps.

To me, it is a good way to start. Never underestimate the small stuff.

As always, I wish you peace, joy and many baby steps to a very happy and blessed New Year!

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Remember, the library will be closed on January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Mon, Jan 12th 7pm • Library Book Club Wed, Jan 28th 7pm • Board Meeting Open to the public!

Mon, Jan 26th 7pm • Knitting & Craft Group Tues, Jan 6th 7pm • Monthly Meeting Friends of the Town of Ballston Community Library Wed, Jan 14th 6:30-8:30pm - PC Users Group • Free & open to the public. The purpose of the group is for PC users (novice through expert) to come together and share their computer experiences and problems with other group attendees.

Tues, Jan 20th 12:30-2:30pm - *New Book Club* • Non-Fiction Addiction - Join our new Book Club devoted totally to non-fiction!

January's book will be The Great Influenza by John M. Barry. Please let us know if you plan on attending. We will meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

COMPUTER CLASSES Registration is Required for all computer classes. Please stop in or call the library at 399-8174 ext. 2 Thurs, Jan 22nd 11am-1pm - Social Media Q & A • Social media allows us to interact, stay updated, and network with friends and followers. We'll visit sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+.

Thurs, Jan 29th 11am-1pm Using Picasa • This basic class is designed to help you get started with editing your digital images.

Learn about the fun features available from Picasa, the free download from Google. Upload images from your digital camera and get ready to transform your photos. Web albums, organizing images, and saving will also be introduced.

Wed, Feb 4th 6-8pm Ancestry Genealogy • You will be introduced to genealogy websites and resources. Please bring the name of one ancestor who was living in the United States in 1930 that you would like to research!

Wed, Feb 11th 6-8pm Excel Basics • *Requires mastery of basic word processing skills. Start with the basics by entering data.

Learn a variety of tips for formatting and printing your worksheet.

Thurs, Feb19th 11am-1pm - iPad: Beyond the Basics • Join us while we explore iPad functions and apps. Topics will include photos, digital music, and magazines, Newsstand, iBooks, and more. To fully participate, please bring your Apple ID and password.

Thurs, Feb26th 11am-1pm Train Your Brain • Challenge your brain with games and exercised. You will be introduced to a number of websites and apps to help you improve your memory, concentration, and attention span.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Beginning January 5th, 2015 Tuesdays& Fridays at 9:30am - Baby Bookworms Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30am - Family Story Time Thursdays 9:30am - Preschool Story Time ADDITIONAL CLASSES AVAILABLE! VISIT US ONLINE!

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