Your Hometowne October 2012

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OCTOBER 2012

BUSINESS IN FOCUS

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A message from Passion.

It's what it takes to run a family business and the Carney family served our community for over 30 years. They gave us a place to gather; shared in our celebrations and comforted us during our losses. As they close the doors for the final time this month we wish them all the best in their future.

This month also marks the 3rd year we have been delivering community events and local news to the residents and businesses along the Rt 50 corridor. When we started the paper we did not realize the passion that would be involved. But as we grew and the community welcomed us into their homes our passion was ignited. Our team was completed when Karen, our artist came on board a few months into production. Karen brought us to the next level, our paper became polished. She changed the logo, the layout and the overall quality of Your Hometowne. Karen shares the same passion we do. Our goal as a team is to provide you with a quality community oriented outlet for local businesses to advertise and neighborhood events to be published.

As you look through the ads in this book remember, these small business owners are your neighbors. And they have passion.

ABOUT OUR COVER...

It gets real serious at the Deadwood Saloon! Want to see some ghoulish gangsters? Stop on by at Double M’s Haunted Hayride on Rt 67! Our cover is just a Snap “Shot” of what you’ll see once you enter the grounds behind the Double M! Better call for reservations, you don’t want to be at the end of the line… that’s where they find their best victims!

Comments and Input – Paul and Cheryll 280.5260 Advertising – yourhometowne@gmail.com or 265.1105 Photography – hometownephoto@gmail.com Design – kgarriso@nycap.rr.com or 883.3872

WHAT OUR EXPERTS ARE SAYING...

Burnt Hills Optical - Teens and Contacts Cheap Geek - Geek Tip of the Month Chris Nyhan, Edward Jones Consider These Financial Gifts for Your Grandchilden The Speckled Hen - Decorating Tips Patti Rakvica - Corn Stalks and Broken Flower Boxes...

Precise Fitness - The Last Weight Loss Tip You'll Ever Need Juergen Klingenberg - Local Living

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The days are getting shorter… The evenings are yours to enjoy!

Relax in Comfort with Family & Friends and Savor Our New Fall Fare.

A TOAST to a TRUE Tavern Owner, Rosemary Carney, Happy Retirement!

Bridal Showers • Rehearsal Dinners • Intimate Couture Weddings

399-9951 • 745 Charlton Road, Charlton • www.charltontavern.com

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A Family oriented and family run Italian Restaurant in Ballston Spa, NY. We feature a traditional Italian menu, freshly prepared by our Gourmet Chef!

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TEENS AND CONTACTS There is really no perfect age to start wearing contacts-babies can wear them, and so can seniors. However, because our teenage years are a prime time for the development of nearsightedness, many kids find that they need to start wearing prescription eyewear somewhere around their teens. And while some teenagers may opt for standard prescription glasses, more are beginning to lean towards contact lens.

One reason that teenagers prefer contacts as opposed to prescription glasses is due to their image. Teens can be very self-conscious, and many feel more attractive and accepted without a pair of eyeglasses in front of their line of vision. However, image is not the only benefit of contacts for teens.

Because most teens are active in different sports and activities, contact lenses may be the safer alternative when it comes to vision correction.

Unlike glasses, contacts are unlikely to be damaged during basketball, football and other contact sports.

When it comes to deciding if your teen is ready for contacts, the issue is primarily about whether or not they are responsible enough to wear and care for their lenses properly. Contact lenses are one of the safest forms of visual correction. However, when not used as directed, there can be serious consequences. Therefore, if your teen is thinking about getting contacts, make sure that they follow these important contact lens safety tips: Never Share Contact Lenses with Friends. Doing so could result in the passing of dangerous microorganisms that cause serious eye infections in the long run.

Use Proper Contact Solution for Cleaning. Always make sure to use the contact lens solutions that are recommended by your eyecare professional.

Never use tap water in any area of your lens care, including rinsing as it contains micro-organisms which can lead to serious eye infections and loss of vision.

Don't Sleep In Your Lenses. Most contacts are not designed for overnight wear. Overnight wear of daily lenses can create an increased health risk and can create multiple problems for your vision. Therefore, the healthiest way to wear contacts is to remove and discard them each night.

Be Wary of Special Effect Contact Lenses. These lenses are fun and safe as long as they are properly fitted and prescribed by an eye care practitioner. Never buy them at a beauty parlor, swap meet, or at any store or online without a prescription.

Your eye doctor can help you decide which lens is right for your teen. In addition to your teen's preferences, the doctor will evaluate his or her eye structure, tears, and visual acuity to determine what lenses will be healthy and comfortable.

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 To help simplify your decorating project, each month I'll be sharing “Decorating Tips from The Speckled Hen”! Last month we discussed the basics: primitive themes and decorating your walls.

First impressions are often lasting ones, so this month let's talk about the entrance to your home.

Now that fall is here (one of my favorite seasons), we have plenty of new accessories and ideas for primitive decorating! Garnish your porch with bittersweet, pumpkins, mums and cornstalks - maybe gather them around an antique chair or rocker (come see what I've done in front of The Speckled Hen for an example). A nice touch is the addition of a hand painted harvest sign above your entranceway.

Entering the home, welcome your guests with pumpkin spice or harvest scents. A fragrant, flickering candle will set the tone and ambiance for the rest of your home. I have many kinds: scented, battery operated, and timer candles! Place a candle inside a piece of colonial tinware to give your room character. I also have nightlights for your hallway (or bathroom)!

BALLSTON SPA’S WITCH WALK 2012 TO BENEFIT OUR 4 LEGGED FRIENDS!

Another way to add warmth and style to your home is by decorating with color - add a bush of faux sunflowers in a colonial pitcher to a table in your entranceway (some great examples in store). I also have beautiful, locallymade pumpkins; gather these on your stairs, on a bench or crate - a nice festive addition!

Finally, a simple yet impactful accessory is right underneath your feet - add a primitive rug that has a splash of autumn color. Primitive county décor goes a long way - just these few accessories can make your guests feel welcome and your home feel cozy!

These ideas and suggestions are in addition to the many items featured in The Speckled Hen. I've received new shipments of fall and Halloween decor, jewelry, candles, signage, prints and much more! I've enjoyed helping you choose the perfect gifts and home décor items - and can't wait to see you during your next visit to The Speckled Hen. Maureen Culver, The Speckled Hen 369.8771 38 Saratoga Road, Scotia thespeckledhen38@gmail.com

885-6861 15 Prospect Street Ballston Spa

October 26th • 6:30pm Starts at D Line Pub and ends at The Ballston Spa Elks with Live Music and Ghoulish Fun! $20 per Witch to Be a Part of raising money for a cause Close to Our Heart!

To Register Call Carol Long 884.9352 by October 16th

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ATV’s are serious fun. Be sure to read and understand your owner's manual and please pay special attention to the safety instructions.

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CONSIDER THESE FINANCIAL GIFTS FOR YOUR GRANDCHILDEN National Grandparents Day was celebrated on September 9. I didn't realize it was a holiday and in the rush to start the school year, missed it completely. It is marked on my calendar now and I will help my son remember his grandparents next year! But it got me thinking about my many clients who are grandparents.

If you are a grandparent yourself, you already know the pleasures of having grandchildren in your life. So you may want to take this occasion to think of ways you can help those grandchildren get the most out of their lives.

Perhaps the most valuable thing you could give to your grandkids is the gift of education. Consider this: Over a lifetime, college graduates earn, on average, about $1 million more than those without a degree according to the Census Bureau. So, putting money toward your grandchildren's college education is probably a pretty good investment.

Furthermore, your grandchildren may well need the help, because college is expensive and costs continue to rise. Consequently, you may want to contribute to a 529 plan. You have several options for how the money can be invested and contribution limits are quite high. All withdrawals are free from federal income taxes, provided the money is used for qualified college expenses. (Keep in mind, though, that non-qualified withdrawals will be taxable and possibly subject to penalties.) Plus, if you invest in one of New York's 529 plans, your contributions may be deductible on your state income taxes.

If you name one grandchild as a beneficiary of a 529 plan and that grandchild decides not to go to college, you can switch the account to another grandchild - in other words, you maintain control of the money for the life of the account.

Of course, despite its economic benefits, college is not for everyone. So if you wanted to provide financial help to a grandchild who seems likely to choose a different route in life, what could you do?

If your goal is simply to provide a gift, and you are not concerned with how the money is used, one possibility is to set up a custodial account. You can fund a custodial account with many different types of investments, but the use of the money is entirely up to your grandchildren when they reach the age of termination in whatever state in which they live.

On the other hand, if you want to give your grandchildren a financial gift with greater control, you may want to speak to your attorney about an irrevocable trust. You can fund this trust with either cash, securities, or life insurance and you can specify at the time the trust is created how and when the funds may be used. So for example, you can provide that the trust pay your grandchild a certain amount of money at one age, with another installment coming several years later. Keep in mind, though, that trusts are complex instruments and may have tax considerations, so in addition to consulting with an attorney, you'll want to discuss your plans with your tax advisor.

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.

“A man/woman who stops advertising to save money is like a man/woman who stops a clock to save time.�

-Henry Ford

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED HOT MIX ASPHALT PLANT AT CURTIS INDUSTRIAL BY THE ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF BALLSTON AS LEAD AGENCY PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT A public scoping meeting will be held on October 24, 2012 at 7:30p.m. at the regular Planning Board meeting of the Town of Ballston at the Town of Ballston Town Hall, 323 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12202 for the purpose of receiving public comments on the draft scope of the DEIS for the Dolomite Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Project. Written public comments will be accepted until October 26, 2012. Please address all written public comments to the Town Clerk, Town of Ballston at the Town of Ballston Town Hall, 323 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. The draft scope of the DEIS is available on the Town website at www.townofballstonny.org and at the Town Hall for public review.

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VILLAGE OF BALLSTON SPA 5TH ANNUAL CHILI CHOWDER

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October 13th, 2012 1:00-3:30pm (or until chowder runs out) Located in the D Line Parking Lot and Factory Eatery Patio

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$10 adults - $5 under 12 Proceeds to Benefit Animal Projects in our Area

Register and Buy Advance Tickets at the D-Line 15 Prospect Street Ballston Spa

CORN STALKS AND BROKEN FLOWER BOXES...

As I pull into our driveway, I gaze around at the festive fall decor. The cornstalks surround the lamp post that allow the light to flicker through its leaves and branches. The wreath on the door is welcoming with its soft yellow and orange hues. As I open the door the smell of autumn fills the air with a candle that sheds its scent of fresh baked apple pie. The miniature pumpkins and gourds from the local farm stand adorn the table, inviting friends and family to sit for a spell. I am home!

We have taken much pride in our home. Making it a place we desire to be. A friend and I were talking not long ago. The subject of a busy work week and even busier weekends seem to take over the conversation. The "honey do" lists and projects that have been beckoning since early summer are still not complete. It is funny how the lists are getting longer rather than shorter. We realized it is hard to find any "down time". It made me think...are we putting so much time into our homes that we are forgetting to sit down and simply enjoy them. As the leaves are covering the manicured lawns and the last of the flowering plants shed their blooms, I look around. I notice the flower box in the front window is a bit dilapidated. Ok, ok, who I am kidding here, the whole front panel has fallen to the ground leaving a clump of soil and a three sided pile of wood. I say to myself... "I need to get a new flower box!" Only to turn around and see that wonderfully adorable picket fence lining our front cobble stone walk shedding its paint. Wrinkled and shriveling up from the years of neglect.

One might think, how quaint, and yet I know these items need to go on the "list". I will eventually get to all of them. In the mean time, I will enjoy this broken down old house with family and friends. If you stop over and come up the walk, your shoes may be covered with a few specks of paint chips. You may want to mention that the flower box in front is broken and the fence on the side of the house has lost a slat or two as well. But when that door opens and you smell that fresh baked apple pie and sit down at our table, you will know that you are welcome in our worn, slightly broken, but thoroughly loved home.

"The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it." - Ralph Waldo Emerson "Take time to care for your house on the outside of course, but always, spend more time making it a home on the inside." - Pattie Rakvica As always, I wish you peace, joy and many footsteps on your cobblestone walkway.

Pattie Rakvica • idriveaware@gmail.com

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ENJOY TASTES OF SIGNATURE DISHES CREATED FOR YOU

BY SOME OF THE FINEST RESTAURANTS AND FOOD PURVEYORS IN OUR AREA

WHO? CARNEY'S • THE FACTORY THE BAYOU • MARCELLA'S • MR. WOK PIZZA WORKS • THE MEAT HOUSE THE GOOD TIMES LAKESIDE • AUGIE'S THE CHARLTON TAVERN • BH-BL FOOD SERVICE BHBL GRAD FORREST BURNETTER

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TASTE OF BURNT HILLS

WHERE? BH-BL High School Cafeteria on Lake Hill Rd in Burnt Hills

WHEN?

Monday, October 15th, 2012 • 6-8PM

WHY?

TO BENEFIT THE BHBL EDUCATION FOUNDATION

HOW? Tickets are available at Mail ‘N More or call Dorie at 399-9050

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The Mayor, AKA Ralph DeLuke has spent 25 years helping people in our community grow their businesses, mail their packages, provide local products and dedicating his life and family to being there for all of us. A former ShopRite manager; Ralph took a leap of faith and completed an out of state packaging and shipping seminar before opening Mail 'N' More in Glenville along with his wife, Kathy and son David in 1987. They soon realized that the area was growing and the need for services they provided was growing right along with the population. By the late 90's they were busting at the seams and needed a bigger building.

Relocating to their current location on Rt 50 in 2000 they doubled the size of their store. This allowed them to not only increase their services but gave them an opportunity to have a large inventory of everything ranging from Office Products to Sports Memorabilia. Ralph and Kathy along with David have collectively provided our community with the GO TO place for shipping, mailing and supplies for your business along with local products from Hot Fudge, Candles to Spartans paraphernalia for our BH-BL students.

But honestly it is more than what sits on their shelves and the quick easy services you can get at Mail N More; it is about a truly family owned business. Each time we go there they are bustling around waiting on their customers. They are wrapping packages, making copies, or helping customers find what they need. They also produce most of the printed material you see around in our area; placemats, business cards, personalized stationary and wedding invitations. Their copy services now include state of the art laser copies on a wide variety of paper weight options with collating, stapling, reductions or enlargements, sizes up to 11x17 on the spot or larger sizes within 24 hours. Transparencies and laminating options are also available along with carbonless forms. They have a graphic design department and even private mailboxes!

They do all this while they are chatting with the locals about the “goings on” on the Rt 5o Corridor. Mail N More IS the place to stop and see what's going's on in the community up and down the Route50 corridor from Ballston Spa to Schenectady. Hence the reason Ralph has been awarded the title of “Mayor” by us locals.

The DeLuke family has come a long way in their business. It is a far cry from the single copy machine that was the foundation of their ability to offer services that included UPS, Federal Express, a little mail for the postal service

and a limited selection of office supplies, Mail'N' More now boasts a full line of packaging supplies such as bubble wrap, fillers or containers for the do it yourself customer; or you can just drop it off the let them professionally package your item. Large or small you can be confident your package will be will be handled with care so as to safely arrive at the destination via UPS, Federal Express, USPS or Freight with pricing that is competitive with the “Big Boys”. And they will do it all with a friendly hometowne smile!

Along with Richard Doyle, who has been a fixture behind the counter for several years now, you can expect courteous and prompt service.

Whether your shipping something precious or something as simple as mailing a letter; Mail'N'More will fulfill your expectations and beyond.

With a ton of inventory on the shelves to choose from it's a great place to pick out a special gift for that NFL or MLB sports enthusiast, or resupply your student in school. If you're a small business like us, all the forms you need are right there along with rewriteable CD's or DVD's and other items you might not expect to find without travelling to the Big Box Stores. They sell a large variety of local products. It's one stop shopping when you go see The Mayor.

Catering to all types of businesses as well as personal needs with full bulk mailing options, they will copy, fold, stuff, label and mail it for you! Mail'N More offers special pricing to Schools, nonprofit and military organizations.

Ralph is actively involved with many community organizations including the Southern Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce as well as the Glenville and Burnt Hills Rotary. He is the past president of the Burnt Hills Business & Professional Association, and the Glue that keeps the local businesses and residents together. Please take the time to stop by during celebration week October 15-20th and partake in the Celebration of a Quarter Century Family Owned Business!

Visit shopmailnmore.com for more information and a complete listing of services!

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MORTENSEN CLOSES OUT THE 2012 SEASON AT THE FONDA SPEEDWAY WITH A WIN On Saturday and Sunday September 22 and 23rd the Track of Champions at the leader but despite contact with a lap car coming out of turn four late Fonda Speedway closed out the 2012 season with a big two day racing in the event Mortensen was able to hold on to the win in the Your program. Rain came in after the qualifying heat race events were completed Hometowne sponsored #1M car and gave his father Bob a great birthday on Saturday and cancelled the feature portion of the racing program which present in the process. meant that all of those feature events would be run on Sunday.

The win for Mortensen was his third of the season and the seventh of his In the rain delayed 602 Sportsman feature from Saturday, Mark Mortensen career in the division with Warner, Brian Gleason, Kenny Martin Jr., and Mike Ketchum completing the top five in the and John Scarborough started the event. event on the front row of the 25-lap event with Mortensen taking the lead "When John got by me I said oh no here into turn one after he got stuck in the we go," Mortensen said in victory lane. middle of Ray Zemken and "Then he got into the wall and got the Scarborough at the drop of the green flat tire and I said okay. Then Troy got by flag when Zemken made it three wide me but had problems so I was able to coming down the frontstretch. get the lead back and hold on. Luck was on our side for a change. I have to thank Mortensen would pull away early but everyone who helped get this back-up Scarborough was able to close in by lap car together after we wrecked our newer 10 and when Mortensen tried to go to car in early August and all of my the outside of a lap car in turn four he sponsors." slid up the track allowing Scarborough to get by for the lead. The first of only During intermission Mark was also two cautions was out for Scarborough presented with the 2012 Most Popular on lap 10 after he clipped the inside Driver Award for the 602 Sportsman wall in turn four and was forced out Photo courtesy of Bill McGaffin Photography division with the award given to Mark by across the track, making contact with a Jim Ellis of the Gloversville, NY Leader lap car and spinning out resulting in a flat tire. Scarborough pitted for a new Herald Newspaper who sponsors the award on a yearly basis. tire and restarted at the rear of the field.

Car owner Bonnie Mortensen would like to thank all of the crew, sponsors, Mortensen regained the lead at that point but on the restart Troy Palmer family members, and friends who have come to the track all season long to made a move by Mortensen for the lead and at the halfway point in the support her race team and her son Mark who is the driver of the car. event Palmer held a half straightaway advantage. Going into turn two on lap 16 something broke on Palmer's car as he slowed in the turn and drove to A reminder as well that Bonnie has new "Mark Wear" for sale including tshirts, crew neck sweatshirts and hooded sweatshirts for those cold winter the pit area with Mortensen again taking over the lead. days which are coming up and with the holidays just around the corner they Rocky Warner started the event in the 11th position, moved into the second would make great gifts! Anyone interested can call her at 518-882-7011 or position on lap 15, and began pressuring Mortensen for the lead four laps e-mail her at rszczerb@nycap.rr.com later. With one lap to go the caution came out giving Warner one more shot

LOCAL LIVING A CONSCIENTIOUS EFFORT AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY Have you ever really given thought to the impact of what happens when you make a conscious effort to “think and buy local”?

I'm not just talking about patronizing your local farmer or browsing the community farmers market on a weekend. I'm talking about the 100's of locallyowned small retailers which populate almost every mini-strip mall around our towns and communities. Some of them may see a blip of business during the summer tourism season, but most depend year round on the traffic of local patrons like you.

Each day, without thought we commute to work and probably pass any number locally-owned businesses, coffee shops, gift shops, auto repair centers or that corner bakery.

Just look around as you drive to work today or on your next trip to the super giant box store, you'll see what I'm talking about. These are your neighbors, friends and community activists; they need and appreciate your support.

I know that within minutes of my house in Ballston Spa, there is an independent toy store that has bailed me out with a last-minute birthday gift more than a few times. The knowledgeable proprietors peddle dolls to German-engineered wind-up trains, bug-collection kits to theatrical costumes. Perhaps more important than their inventory, they've kept alive that elusive remnant of the retail experience-service. They gift wrap for free year-round.

"Local shopping" is a conscientious effort to patronize independents, or locally owned businesses, over chain stores when it's possible to do so.

We believe that the true comparison between independent businesses and chains is about "overall value”, not just price. There are other factors, such as service, selection, durability. You have to look at the lifespan of products before determining whether they are more expensive than at chain stores where higher sales volume tends to lower price tags.

Your decision to buy locally should be a lifestyle choice that reflects a commitment to the community.

Studies have determined the economic impact of 10 local businesses in a commercial district against that of chain businesses in the area. Of every $100 spent at local businesses, $68 remains in the economy, while of every $100 spent at a large chain store, $43 remains in the local economy. For every square foot occupied by a local firm, the local economic impact is $179. For every square foot occupied by a chain firm, local economic impact is $105.

Shopping at locally owned establishments can leverage community funds times three, on average. For example, by supporting a local clothing boutique, a consumer is also supporting a local attorney, tax preparer, and printer. Local businesses tend to source small manufacturing and banking needs closer to home as well.

So, on your next trip to the super shopping center, look around and see what impact you can have to keep your community strong.

Take a look at www.locallivingin.com for local retailers who regularly provide discounts to local patrons in appreciation of visiting their business.

Think and Buy Local!

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THE LAST WEIGHT LOSS TIP YOU'LL EVER NEED By now you've just about had it. You've been exercising and eating healthy for ages, but haven't met your weight loss goal. What gives? It's an issue that every whole-grain-veggie-and-lean-meat-eating health seeker faces at some point in their fitness journey.

Until you come face-to-face with one ugly truth about yourself, you'll always be stuck in this limbo of doing the right thing, eating healthy and yet not having the stunning body to show for it. Here's your problem: You eat too many calories. That's it. Master this problem and you'll quickly and easily achieve the body of your dreams. "But I only eat healthy foods, so quantity doesn't really matter," you're thinking. While I applaud you for eating healthy foods, you're fooling yourself if you think quantity isn't an issue.

CALORIE COUNTING WORKS Have you heard of the professor from Kansas State University, Mark Haub, and his famous junk food diet? As an experiment for his nutrition class, Haub put himself on a diet of almost exclusively candy bars, packaged cakes and processed snacks. The catch was that he only ate 1800 calories each day - when his previous diet, of normal and healthy foods, was about 2600 calories each day. Within two months Haub had lost 30 pounds and his BMI dropped from the overweight category down to normal. While I would never recommend eating junk food, this is quite a dramatic demonstration of how reduced calorie intake works for weight loss.

START YOUR FOOD JOURNAL Food journaling used to be a cumbersome act that involved lugging around a journal, writing down each food item throughout the day then looking everything up at the end of the day to manually tally calories. Not so anymore. Today food journaling has gone digital. Download a food journal application to your smart phone and at the touch of your fingers you'll be able to look up food items and instantly see your running calorie tally. Meet with your doctor to determine a daily calorie count that will allow for safe weight loss and diligently maintain that number. This one small, proactive step will give you structure and clarity when it comes to making food choices and will quickly result in pounds lost and goals achieved.

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14TH ANNUAL TOY RUN & PIG ROAST TO BENEFIT

GIVE-A-CHILD CHRISTMAS Sunday, October 14, 2012 (Rain or Shine) 9:30 AM Open to All - Everyone is Welcome!

Eagles Club, Crescent Ave., Saratoga Springs $20 Per Person OR Equivalent in a New Toy Includes Food All Day (Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, etc.)

Plus the Pig Roast following Toy Run 10:30 AM - Guided Motorcycle Ride Departs 1:30 PM - Toy Run Departs (Returns to the Eagles Club for the Pig Roast and Raffles) Come Spend the Day Hanging Out With Your Fellow Bikers while Helping Area Children Have a Merry Christmas!

Please - Do Not Wrap Toy Donations For more information Contact Candy Merchant at candy_rkmcny12@yahoo.com

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES The October meeting of the library board of trustees will be held at 7PM on Wednesday, October 31st in the library community room. Members of the public are encouraged to attend.

FALL COMPUTER CLASS SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 3rd 2-4PM Microsoft Excel 2010 Level 1 Thursday, October 4th 4:30-6:30PM Microsoft Word 2010 Level 1 Friday, October 5th 11-1PM Introduction to Computers for Absolute Beginners Wednesday, October 10th 4-6PM Microsoft Excel 2010 Level 2 Thursday, October 11th 4:30-6:30PM Microsoft Word 2010 Level 2 Monday, October 15th 4-6PM Microsoft Excel 2010 Level 1 Wednesday, October 17th 4-6PM Microsoft Excel 2010 Level 3 Thursday, October 18th 6-8PM Microsoft Access 2010 Level 1 Monday, October 22nd 4-6PM Microsoft Excel 2010 Level 2 Wednesday, October 24th 4:30-6:30PM File Management Thursday, October 25th 4:30-6:30PM Microsoft Access 2010 Level 2 Monday, October 29th 2-4PM Computer LAB Monday, October 29th 4-6PM Microsoft Excel 2010 Level 3 Thursday, November 1st 4-6PM Microsoft Excel 2010 Level 1 Friday, November 2nd 12-2PM Google and the Internet Classes are free unless otherwise noted. For a small printing fee, handouts may be available for patrons to retain for future reference.

Registration is required and space is limited. A minimum number of participants need to be registered to run a class. To register, please stop by or call the library at 518-399-8174 ext 2.

HIKING THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE Author Jennifer Hanson will share the tale of her 2400 mile six month back packing trip from Mexico to Canada along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, on Wednesday October 17, 2012 from 6:30-8:30PM in the library community room.

E-READER PLAY TIME Explore different e-readers (we have a Nook, a Kindle, and an iPad you can try), share tips and tricks with each other, and learn to download books from the library’s Overdrive website. This is an informal sharing session.

Please bring yours if you have one. October 24, 7-8PM SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING WHAT BABY BOOMERS NEED TO KNOW Monday, October 22nd at 6:30PM in the library community room. A free program brought to you by Madison Wealth Managers.

PC USERS GROUP MONTHLY MEETING Free & open to the public. Wednesday, Oct.10, at 6:30 pm in the library community room. 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. Topic this month "Browsers, tips & tricks" For more information, please call Dave at 399-0359.

HISTORIAN IN RESIDENCE Stop in to chat with Town of Ballston Historian Rick Reynolds between 6:30 and 8PM on Tuesday, October 23rd.

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH Baby Lap Time Wednesday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 10:00AM. Bring your littlest ones to the library! Share interactive nursery rhymes, songs, bells, simple board books and more with the baby in your life. Babies must be accompanied by an adult at this fifteen minute program.

Toddler Time Wednesday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 10:30AM AND Friday, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30AM. Join us while we read a book, sing, do finger plays and movement activities to promote early literacy.

Then stay & play! Toddlers must be accompanied by a caregiver at this fifteen minute program.

Preschool Story Time Wednesday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 1:30PM AND Thursday, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 10:30AM. Share early literacy skills with your child. We’ll read books and use flannel boards, songs and movement activities during our thirty minute program. Each week we’ll do a craft. Preschoolers must be accompanied by a caregiver.

5th & 6th Grade Book Club Friday, October 12 at 4:00PM Read great books and do crafts! Join our book club for 5th & 6th graders who love to read. Invite your friends to come too! Please sign up and pick up a copy of All The Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Hahn at the front desk.

Edible Books Stop in October 15 – October 20 and pick up an edible book.

Create your edible book and enjoy – it’s a snack that’s also a craft! For grades 6 -12, while supplies last.

Pumpkin Makeovers Wednesday, October 17 at 4:00PM Show off your artistic skills and decorate a mini pumpkin into a literary character, like Katniss from The Hunger Games. After we’ve decorated, it’s time to vote!

The winner will receive a $10 iTunes gift card! Please sign up, for grades 6 -12. This program is co-sponsored by O’Rourke Middle School and the Town of Ballston Community Library.

HOURS M-Th 10AM-8PM / Fri 10AM-5PM / Sat 10AM-2PM ONLINE http://catalog.sals.edu or http://toblibrary.sals.edu YOUTH SERVICES http://toby.sals.edu • E-mail: rdarling@sals.edu

Watch for The Town of Glenville’s Fall Newsletter coming in November’s Edition...

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Garofalo's Offers a Wide Variety of Meat Specialties OUR SIGNATURE ITALIAN SAUSAGE SINCE 1904 Hot or Sweet; Rope style or Patties Meatballs and Bragoiles Kielbasa, Chorizo, Andouille, Bratwurst, Daisy Hams & Thick Sliced Bacon CUSTOM CUT BEEF Filet Mignon Rib eye steaks choice NY Strip Steaks choice

Pernil Al Horno (Roasted Pork Shoulder) 4 to 6 lb pork shoulder roast from Garofalo's Juice of 1 lemon 3 cloves garlic Salt and black pepper to taste 1 tbsp dried oregano Cut lemon in half and sprinkle juice over whole roast. Rinse and pat dry. With sharp knife make slits in roast and place garlic in them. Sprinkle roast with salt, pepper and oregano. Place in large pot, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Overnight is better.

Preheat oven to 300º and place roast in shallow baking pan. Bake at 300º covered for 1 hour. Raise temp to 350º and bake for 2 more hours (covered or it will dry out).

Roast should be very tender when done.

PORK Pork Chops Center Cut Bone in or Stuffed Pork Tenderloins* POULTRY Skinless boneless Chicken breasts Chicken Cutlets or Stuffed Chicken Breasts* COLD CUTS Featuring Battistoni Salami, Capicola, Soppresata & Abruzzi *Our own bread crumb and sausage stuffing Don't forget the Homemade Stuffed Cherry Peppers or Freshly Grated Parmesan to complement our large Selection of Pasta & Casa Visco Sauces.

A variety of Olive Oils as well as blocks of Sharp Provolone, Fontinella, Asiago, Extra Sharp Canadian Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar, Danish Blue Cheese, Pecorino Romano and Parmesan Reggianito.

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PORK MONTH Garafalo's, the taste people travel for!

Stop in and visit the 4th generation, serving QUALITY ITALIAN PRODUCTS since 1904. www.garofalosausage.com

Stuffed Pork Chops Stuffed Pork chops from Garofalo's Apple sauce Vegetable of your choice This one is undoubtedly the easiest recipe/dinner solutions so far. There are times in all of our lives that there is simply not enough time to prepare dinner. When times like that come around, I find it easy to drive to Garofalo's and pick up their ready made stuffed pork chops.

The chops are large and juicy with a stuffing that is crafted from their own spices and breadcrumbs.

The prep time is minimal as all you need to do is simply brown each side in a sauté pan with a little olive oil, cover them in a shallow pan with foil and pop them into a preheated 325º oven for about an hour or the internal temp is 160º.

Serve with a side of apple sauce and a vegetable of your choice for a succulent healthy meal!

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43. Plumed 44. Spotted cat 46. Alluring 47. Mayhem 50. Chimes 53. Winglike 54. French for "Wine" 55. News 60. Alone 61. Extra 63. You (archaic) 64. Untidy one 65. Ancestors 66. Hearing organs 67. Apprentice 68. Delete

ACROSS 1. Iron or steel 6. Bend 10. Stigma 14. Sarcasm 15. Type of sword 16. Container weight 17. An orange-yellow dye 19. God of love 20. High regard 21. Ambition 22. Toward sunset

23. Malice 25. Fence "doors" 26. French Sudan 30. Not the borrower 32. Implement 35. Slender stem-like structure 39. Wealthy 40. Ring around the nipple 41. Male ruler of an empire

DOWN 1. Small amount 2. Historical periods 3. Legal wrong 4. Initial wager 5. Harps 6. Tasseled cap 7. Narcotic 8. Not strict 9. Consider 10. Flight attendant 11. A proofreader's symbol 12. Got up 13. Relaxes

18. Amplifier (abbrev.)

24. Sick 25. Style 26. Stubborn beast 27. "Smallest" particle 28. Jump 29. Improper 31. Beloved 33. A pinnacle of ice 34. False god 36. Learning method 37. Holly 38. Gentlewoman 42. Stiffly 43. Bamboozle 45. New World vulture 47. Urgency 48. Hello or goodbye 49. Heroism 51. Destroy the inside of 52. Steeple 54. Widespread 56. A swinging barrier 57. Dwarf buffalo 58. Makes lace 59. If not 62. Nigerian tribesman

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OCTOBER CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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STAY TUNED with Paul Hill Nestled in the woods, just outside the charming town of Malta, N.Y. hides a Ghost Town that awaits your arrival! Scary Harry and his band of ghouls to expecting YOU. Experience the most terrifying Haunted Hayride and walkable attraction in Upstate NY. You begin your adventure by a tractor drawn wagon that weaves through the heavily haunted forest. Though the newest features along the dark and dismal path remain a well-guarded secret, so as not to spoil the fun, a heaping dose of fright is promised to all who pass by. The Hayride includes live actors, mechanical scares, and lots of special effects, to create a fun and a bloodcurdling mix of entertainment.

Each wagon has a narrator on board to the guide the way through the darkness. Around each and every corner there's a frightful scene and behind every tree lurks an uninvited guest waiting to greet you!

The woods are filled with terror and surprise, an atmosphere sure to make you SCREAM. Upon being unloaded from your Haunted Hayride you will be left to your own defense as you navigate through the new Zombie Outbreak experience.

Evaluate your survival skills as you find your way through the landscape crawling with live Zombies and interactive thrills found at every corner!

You better be creative and be nimble, as the dead are walking amongst you. Every turn will make a difference in your fate and every decision could be your last... the walkers are coming for you, and you must protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming a feast or worse, becoming a tormented walker. Do not stop to help the little girl calling to you. She has learned that she can draw you in with her innocence and then attack you as you try to help her to safety.

We trust that you will be skilled enough to find your way out of the streets and into the Psycho Path where we dare you to face your fears!

The most famous monsters and deviants of all time are waiting to meet you face to face. You know that feeling you get when you think someone is watching you? You are not sure why or who, be assured you are being watched and all you can do is scream...and run, RUN QUICK! Head to that house next door for safety, but are you really safe at the Scare House? As the door closes behind you, you feel instantly at the mercy of what awaits you in the next room. All of your senses are screaming at you to hide but there is nowhere to go. You have to feel your way through the dark, but be careful not to touch, or awaken any

inhabitants. You never know what can happen way out here in the woods and no one will know where to begin looking for you.

The Double M Haunted Hayride has become an autumn tradition for many and is located adjacent to the Double M Western & Feed Store on Route 67, one mile west of Exit 12 off Interstate 87. Owner Leo Martin along with his parents started the Haunted Hayrides during the fall of his freshman year in college in 1991. At the time, it was part of a franchise operation based in Syracuse, operating similarly to 250 other Haunted Hayride locations throughout the country. The franchise brand had signed noted horror film actor Vincent Price as its spokesperson.

During those early days, Leo Martin's Haunted Hayrides drew attendance of about 6,000 people per season.

When the franchise business dissolved in 1995, Leo opted to continue to build the business on his own. “It was an exciting time, taking this business that previously had been under the direction of a larger franchise set-up, and beginning to make decisions independently, based on how we thought we could best serve our customers,” notes Leo who created the haunted cowboy host, Scary Harry, to tie into his parents' westernthemed store.

It was about that time Leo met his wife Jennifer who took over the administrative side of the business allowing Leo more time to focus on the operations and attractions. Keeping up with scary techniques and technology brings the Martins in touch with people from all over the country. They attend haunted industry trade shows to stay current and always bring something new to the Haunted Hayrides every Halloween season. Their favorite show is the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis, where they see the latest in props, animation, and costumes along with seminars on make-up, lighting, and other topics that allow them to learn from some of the best talent in the industry. An estimated 20,000 people are expected to visit this seasonal attraction from late September through October.

STAY TUNED! Depending on the evening, all 4 attractions will take approximately 1 hour to complete. Reservations are required; call 884-9122 to reserve your ride to the darkside! Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Not recommended for children under the age of 5.

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GEEK TIP OF THE MONTH There’s a nasty computer virus going around that shocks users by putting on the screen a claim that the FBI and the federal government has taken control of the computer because it has been linked to illegal activity. It is scary!

Reveton is described as drive-by malware because unlike many viruses—which activate when users open a file or attachment—this one can install itself when users simply click on a compromised website. Once infected, the victim’s computer immediately locks, and the monitor displays a screen stating there has been a violation of federal law.

The new FBI scam tries to convince users that they have done something wrong and have been caught.

It then demands that the user purchase a pre-paid debit card for $200 and enter the card number so the “fine” can be paid and the computer unlocked.

We do encourage individuals to take the proper precautions, because it is dangerous from the perspective that if individuals purchase Moneypak cards and pay the ransom they have no way of getting the money back or filing a claim, Federal investigators confirm it’s just a new twist on an old theme used by scammers – scaring people into sending them money.

But technical experts say the computer effectively is worthless until the virus can be cleaned.

Do not pay any money or provide any personal information.

Contact a computer professional to remove the infection from your computer.

Be aware that even if you are able to unfreeze your computer on your own, the malware may still operate in the background. Certain types of malware have been known to capture personal information such as user names, passwords, and credit card numbers through embedded keystroke logging programs.

Cheap Geek offers Complete Computer Sales and Service.

Remember to check our prices first for new or used computer sales and repairs. We are a Dell Authorized Reseller. Prices starting at $399 for Dell desktops with a 1yr warranty!

As always, Safe computing until next time.

Answers from Crossword Puzzle on page 28

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Halloween is thought to have originated around 4000 B.C., which means Halloween has been around for over 6,000 years.

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Did you know?

About five hundred years ago, when Middle English was spoken, expressions like "fall of the leaf" and "fall of the year" were quite common, and the season name "Fall" comes from them.

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