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READ WHAT OUR LOCAL EXPERTS HAVE TO SAY IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE…

Amy Aldrich, State Farm Insurance - Sensible financial choicesBurnt Hills Optical - Eye safety in the workplace

Cheap Geek - Lots of Geek Tips!Mary Laviano, Realty USA - IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BUY!Padgett Business Services - Tax deductable vacations?

Precise Fitness - Mountain or MolehillSzymczak & Evans Family Dentistry - What is root canal treatment?

Independence Day.When I was young it meant a hotsummer night, sparklers, a lot offood and if you were lucky; alocal fireworks display. Today itmeans much more; June 15th27-year-old Benjamin Osborn ofWarrensburg was killed inAfghanistan and on June 21 Army Pfc. David Taylor Miller, 19,of Wilton, also died in Afghanistan. They were both killeddefending our independence.

Since September 11, 2001 nearly 5000 soldiers have died tryingto preserve our independence. What was surprising anddisappointing to me is that no matter how much I searched theinternet I could not find a real number; however, we can be surethat number is very real to the families of those who gave all touphold the document that our Founding Fathers put themselveson the line for; The Declaration of Independence. As youcelebrate our independence this holiday, please take a moment toremember our soldiers, past and present.

If you have read my columns in the past you know I will alwayscircle back to our local independent businesses. In the spirit ofindependence we invite you to participate in our unique drawingthat spotlights 40 businesses who all contributed to provide YOUthe reader with a chance at some outstanding prizes! Take thisopportunity to stop at a few places you have not been into before.Meet the local proprietors that are investing their time, money,heart and soul into Your Hometowne! Our independence cannotbe sustained if we only purchase our goods from globalcorporations. We have become increasingly dependent on othercountries because of our buying habits. Celebrate IndependenceMonth by supporting our local economy! Keep America Strong.

Be safe this summer and tell your family you love them,Cheryll and Paul Hill

A little about the cover:Cruisin' on The Avenue, Fathers Day in ScotiaPictured are Jim and Nancy Heath, original owners of the 1962 corvette and their friends Jim and Robin Gemmett who attended the show with them.

On the Filmstrip:Charlie Morris announcing his reinstatement as a Chrysler Dealer, welcome back Terry Chrysler Jeep!Flag Day Parade, Burnt Hills

Comments and Input – Paul and Cheryll 280.5260Advertising – Cheryll [email protected] or 265.1105Photography – Paul [email protected]

MESSAGE FROM


MOUNTAIN OR MOLEHILLPounds have added up over the years, slowlyaccumulating on your hips, thighs and belly. When youlook in the mirror you don't like what you see. Yet youfeel stuck. You're stuck because...• You've gained too much weight to ever lose it all.• You're too old to make a change.• You'd be lost in a gym.• You simply don't know where to start.

And so, if you are like most people, you give up on yourself before youever shed a pound. The enormity of your goal paralyzes your ability to evenbegin.

I believe you can end this cycle of self destruction by simply focusing onthe mole hills that make up the mountain - rather than focusing in on themountain itself.

Don't get me wrong, I know that weight loss can seem like anenormous task - especially when you have 20, 50 or even 100 pounds tolose.

However, rather than being discouraged by the mountain of fat youneed to lose, conquer the mole hill of losing one single pound each week.In fact, make it your weekly mole hill to drop one pound a week.

Doesn't that sound easy? If you did this consistently for one year youwould lose 50 pounds.

So how do you shed a pound a week? Simple. Just burn 3500 extracalories. Create a 3500 calorie deficit each week by a combination ofincreased calorie exertion (exercise) and a decrease in calories consumed(eating less).

Take every opportunity to exert more calories by increasing yourphysical activity and to decrease your calorie consumption by eating fewercalories and by making healthier choices.It helps to record your progress in a notebook and refer back to it. You willbe surprised how encouraging it is to see your weekly progress writtendown on paper.

Remember, if you lose 500 calories a day you will drop a pound in aweek.Here are some practical ways to lose calories:If you normally... Do this instead...• Drink a mocha... Drink plain coffee or tea (250 calories lost)• Eat a snack from a vending machine... Enjoy an apple (180 calories lost)• Hit the snooze button in the AM... Jog for 30 minutes before work (150calories lost)• Skip your workout... See me for an invigorating workout (changes your life!)

Weight loss doesn't have to be a mountain. Each molehill you conquerwill take you one step closer to a healthier, fitter you. Small changes toyour lifestyle over time will make the difference.I'm always available to help. Call 424-7878 or send me an email([email protected]) to set up your free consultation.


"One way to solve the traffic problem

would be to keep all the cars

that aren't paid for off the streets."

-Will Rogers (1879 - 1935)


US parents average 38 minutes a week in

“meaningful conversation”


The Charlton ShopOpen 10-5 daily

Closed Sunday and Monday399-8452

Built in 1787 our vinecovered brick building isfilled with fine furniture andaccessories to complimentyour home. Come in, sit downand let us work togetherdesigning the interior of yourfavorite abode.

The Charlton TavernTuesday – Thursday 11:30 -9

Friday and Saturday 11:30 – 10Sunday 12-8

399-9951

You will feel as though you have stepped back in time as you dine in our historic Early American setting. From the great beams in the ceiling and thestone fireplace the Charlton Tavern is steeped in history. Couple that feelingof rich history with a modern kitchen and professional staff and you willhave a dining experience unmatched in the Capital Region.

Space officially begins 62 miles up.



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Flag Day Parade June 10th • Burnt Hills

WHAT A GREAT TURNOUT! The pride of Burnt Hills was front and center during

the Flag Day Parade. The street was packed withpeople showing their support for local kids andbusiness owners. This is a great community and

we feel blessed to be a part of it.

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PADGETT PATHWAYSAs you read this, summer is in full swing! The kids are

out of school, and the track season is almost upon us.My name is Joe Sangaline and along with my wife, Amy,we own the local Padgett Business Services franchise.We want to share with our readers our new web site:www.padgett-capitaldistrict.com, please check us outwhen you are online! This month's article will focus onvacations and whether or they are tax deductible. Please

feel free to contact us at any time if you have a question. (By phone 348-1666,or email: [email protected]) TAX DEDUCTIBLE VACATIONS

Although business is business, and pleasure is pleasure, the world rarelyadheres to absolutes. So, as the summer vacation season begins to unfold, youmay want to consider mixing some leisure time in with your business travel.Witha little planning, you can get Uncle Sam to subsidize your downtime.BUSINESS OR PLEASURE

The IRS doesn't specify the determination of whether a trip is for business orpleasure on domestic trips. However, looking to the rules on international travelfor guidance, the number of days spent on each type of activity is the key. Animportant factor in determining if the trip is primarily business or pleasure is theamount of time spent on each, although this isn't the sole factor. In general, thetrip is “primarily for business” if more than half of the days are spent onbusiness activities.

The following days count toward your total business days: Travel days;Weekends and holidays, if they fall between days devoted to business and itwould be impractical to return home; “Standby days,” when your physicalpresence is required, also count as business days - even if you're not called uponto work on those days; Any other day principally devoted to business activitiesduring normal business hours; and days you intended to work but couldn't dueto reasons beyond your control (local transportation difficulties, power failures, etc.).

If the trip doesn't involve the actual conduct of business but is for the purposeof attending a convention, seminar, etc., IRS checks the nature of the meetingscarefully to make sure they are not vacations in disguise. Be careful to save allmaterial helpful in establishing the business nature of this travel. Meticulousrecordkeeping and thorough planning are necessary.TRANSPORTATION COSTS

The cost of traveling within the United States is 100% deductible as long asthe primary purpose for the trip is business rather than pleasure. In contrast, notravel deductions are allowed if the main reason for a trip is personal.MEALS AND LODGING

Once at your destination, expenses for such items as lodging, hotel tips, localcab fares, and 50% of meals are deductible when related to business days.However, these same types of expenses aren't deductible for non-business days.Additionally, no deduction will be allowed for meals or lodging to the extent theexpense is “lavish or extravagant.” Although this term isn't defined in the taxrules, it has been interpreted to mean “unreasonable.”

Personal entertainment costs on the trip aren't deductible (such as asightseeing tour), regardless of the day on which they fall. But business-relatedcosts such as dry-cleaning, phone calls, and computer rentals are.TAKING YOUR SPOUSE

The rules on deducting the costs for a spouse accompanying you on abusiness trip are very restrictive. No deduction is allowed unless your spouse isan employee of yours or your company and his or her travel is also for abusiness purpose.This means you can't deduct the travel costs of a spouse, evenif his or her presence has a bona fide business purpose, unless your spouse is abona fide employee of your business.

If your spouse is your employee, and if his or her presence on the trip servesa bona fide business purpose, then you can deduct his or her travel costs. Merelyhaving your spouse perform some incidental business service - such as typingup notes from a meeting - isn't enough to establish a business purpose. Ingeneral, it isn't sufficient for your spouse's presence to be “helpful” to yourbusiness pursuits-it must be “necessary.”

If your spouse's travel is not deductible, you can still deduct your own traveland meals; however, a shared cost - as with lodging - is deductible only at thesingle rate.

Not sure whether your travel expenses will be deductible? Take a fewminutes to give our office a call.Padgett Business Services is dedicated to meeting the tax, government compliance, profit & financial reporting and payrollneeds of businesses with fewer than 20 employees in the retail and service sector of the economy.This publication suggestsgeneral business planning concepts that may be appropriate in certain situations. It is designed to provide complete andaccurate information to the reader. However, because of the complexities of the tax law and the necessity of determiningwhether the material discussed herein is appropriate to your business, it is important you seek advice from your Padgettoffice before implementing any of the concepts suggested in this article. PENALTY NOTICE: As required by U.S. Treasuryregulations, you are advised that any written tax advice contained herein was not written or intended to be used (and cannotbe used) by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed under the Internal Revenue Code.

Men can read smaller print than woman can, and

WOMAN CAN HEAR BETTER.

"The Boston Nation"a newspaper published in Ohio during the

mid-nineteenth century, had pages seven and a half feet long and five and a half feet wide.

It required two people to hold the paper in proper reading position.


GEEK TIP OF THE MONTHBENEFITS OF A WIRELESS MOUSE

Using a wireless mouse for your computer is agreat way to reduce clutter and wires around yourcomputer. You also won't need to worry aboutwhere you put your computer tower and if yourmouse cord is long enough. The range is excellentand it is one less wire to worry about!

If your wireless mouse starts acting slower then normal or does not tracksmoothly across the screen, there are a few things you can check to makesure of optimal performance. Make sure the batteries are charged or fresh.Also, make sure that the receiver, which is connected to the computer, isnot blocked in some fashion.

DUST, DIRT, AND BACTERIAThe computer keyboard is often the most germ infected items in your

home or office. Often it will contain more bacteria than your toilet seat.Cleaning it can help remove any dangerous bacteria. Dirt, dust and hair canalso build up causing the keyboard to not function properly.

Before cleaning the keyboard first turn off the computer. Then unplugthe keyboard on a desktop. Not unplugging the keyboard can result incausing other computer problems as you may press keys that cause thecomputer to perform a task you don't want it to do.

Many people clean the keyboard by turning it upside down and shaking.A more effective method is to use compressed air. Simply aim the airbetween the keys and blow away all of the dust and debris that hasgathered there. After the dust, dirt, and hair has been removed, spray adisinfectant onto a cloth or use disinfectant cloths and rub each of the keyson the keyboard. Never spray any type of liquid onto the keyboard.

If the keyboard has anything spilt into it (e.g. cola, Pepsi, Coke, beer,wine, coffee, milk, etc.), not taking the proper steps can cause the keyboardand or a Laptop to be destroyed. If anything is spilt onto the keyboard,push and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn the computer offimmediately. Once done, quickly flip the keyboard upside down. Ona laptop, turn it upside down immediately and remove the powerplug and battery. This will help to prevent the substance from penetratingcircuits. Leave it upside down for at least one night allowing it to dry, andkeep your fingers crossed that all will be well.

DIRT, DUST, AND FINGER PRINTSDirt, dust, and finger prints can cause the computer screen to be difficult

to read. Unlike a computer monitor, the LCD/flat-panel display is not madeof glass, therefore requires special cleaning procedures. When cleaning theLCD screen it is important to remember to not spray any liquids onto theLCD directly, press gently while cleaning, and do not use a paper towel asit may cause the LCD to become scratched.

To clean the LCD screen we recommend that you use a non-ruggedmicrofiber cloth, soft cotton cloth, or Swiffer duster. If a dry cloth does notcompletely clean the screen, you can apply rubbing alcohol to the cloth andwipe the screen with the damp cloth. Rubbing alcohol is actually used toclean the LCD before it leaves the factory.Until next time... safe computing!Maggie Faltskog, Cheap Geek, 399-8886

Gazunteight!Biblically speaking, sneezing meant a certain death,

until Jacob nosed in and made a deal with God,whereby a prayer per sneeze cheated the grim

reaper. Pope Gregory the Great, in response to thesixth century plague in Italy, carved out his place inhistory as being the one responsible for insistingthat prayers, such as "God bless you!," be said in

response to the deadly sneeze. He did not, however,order that tissues be kept close at hand to snarethe airborne germs spewed forth by the sneeze.



IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BUY!Have you been thinking about buying a new home,

but have hesitated, thinking now may not be theright time?

The economy has certainly faced some challenges,with the real estate market taking a good deal of theheat. However, there are lots of good reasons to buya home NOW!

We are in the midst of a buyer's market. Affordability is high. Thereis a great selection of inventory and sellers are motivated. A visit toRealtyUSA.com will allow you to search for nearly all homes for sale inour region, as well as provide links to other valuable resources, such asmortgage rates and information, and community comparisons.

Mortgage rates are near historical lows, less than 5% currently. Justfive years ago 30-year fixed rates averaged around 6.0% and ten yearsago, they averaged just under 8.0%. To help understand what lower rates means to your borrowing power, the same payment of $1,200 per month loses almost $40,000 in financing ability with a rate increaseof just 1.5%.

Current seller concession opportunities are making it easier to financea home. Property tax and mortgage interest deductions bring rewards attax time. Tax credits are also available for owners who make certainprojects to improve the energy efficiency of their home. For detailedinformation in regard to mortgage rates and tax credits visitRealtyUSA.com and click on the 1st Priority Mortgage link.

A home not only provides financial benefits, but also provides shelterand security and can lead to many, many years of happy memories. Talkto your REALTOR about helping you achieve the American Dream.

Whether buying or selling - it pays to work with a REALTOR!

Mary Laviano, Realty USA Office Phone:(518) 370-3170 Voice Mail:(518) 370-3170 Ext.: Ext403 Cell Phone:(518) 461-5580

The Bible,

the world’s best-selling book,

is also the world’s most shoplifted book.


"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner firegoes out. It is then burst into flame

by an encounter with another human being.We should all be thankful for those people

who rekindle the inner spirit."- Albert Schweitzer (1875 - 1965)


The US FLAG has thirteen stripes, alternating red and white,

each stripe representing one of the

13 original colonies of England.



In March 2009 Kris and Dave Cameron tookover the reins at Burnt Hills Optical fromJean Bergstrom. Jean started the businessin 1988 and was always ahead of her timewith her vision of what an optical centershould offer to their customers. In 2009Jean lost her battle to Ovarian Cancer, butnot her dream to offer superb patient care.She passed that dream on to Kris and Davewho remain true to Jeans basic principle -“We care for people- not just their eyes.”

Kris and Dave are a husband and wifeteam; they balance their duties and bothbring different strengths to the practice.They have a great staff that supports theirphilosophy, from the first phone call to makeyour appointment to the time you walk in with your glasses that yousat on; everyone is there to be sure you walk out seeing better thanwhen you came in.

Kris is a real people person, she has worn glasses most of her life andtruly wants people to enjoy their glasses. She loves a challenge,whether it's helping a boomer find the right pair of glasses to bringout their personality, help a teenager with their first pair of contacts,or maybe helping someone ease into bifocal glasses or contacts.

Dave is the fixer. He has several years experience working in a labfabricating glasses, so he has can easily visualize a prescription in apair of frames and know if something is not going to work. He is

GREAT at "fixing" and repairing glasses that come in all kindsof shapes - sometimes he is a bit of a wizard,

repairing the un-repairable!

Most importantly the entire team takespride in their work. The mutualsatisfaction of what they do is apparent.When they run into a patient outsideof work and hear how much they lovetheir glasses they know that as a teamthey made that person happy. Theyhave worked hard to bring in a diverseselection of frames so everyone canfind a style they like AND look good

in. Kris, Dave and their team have thepleasure of watching families grow. They take the time

to know their patients so they can help them make the best decisionspossible regarding their vision throughout all their stages of life. .

Healthy sight is vital to a healthy life. Purchasing corrective lensesshould not be painful, that is what Kris and Dave believe in. Ifpeople enjoy coming to Burnt Hills Optical to get their exam andbuy glasses or contacts they will be more willing to take care of theirvision. Our lives are so dependent on what and how we see, it's goodto know there are people to go to that believe in the importance ofhealthy sight, not just selling you.

Stop and SEE the difference…Burnt Hills Optical• 793 Route 50 • Burnt Hills • 399-6130

FOCUSED ON SUPERIOR PERSONAL EYE CARE WITH A PERSONAL CARING EXPERIENCE.

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A SENSIBLE STRATEGY FOR YOUR FUTUREBy Amy M. Aldrich, State Farm® Agent

The financial choices you make during your lifetimewill certainly influence your investment goals for thefuture. Whether you’re saving for retirement, a child’seducation or other goals, investing with State Farm

Mutual Funds® can help.Leveraging the long-term growth potential of equities, staying invested

through market cycles and forming continuous investment habits areimportant.

We emphasize a generally conservative, long-term buy-and-holdphilosophy, and our approach doesn’t change in response to short-termmarket fluctuations or changing market conditions. We believe thisstrategy, along with proper asset allocation, can help smooth out the short-term highs and lows of the markets. It may be a beneficial approach for youas you move closer to your investment objectives.

Over time, investing across asset classes (stocks, bonds and cashequivalents) and diversification between each class could bring you closerto your financial goals.

State Farm Mutual Funds offer many investing advantages to help youplan for the future. One advantage is having access to the expertise ofseasoned professionals in State Farm Investment Management Corp.(SFIMC), with over 40 years experience and nearly $10.5 billion in assetsunder management (as of Dec. 31, 2009). We also work with seven otherhighly respected asset management organizations (sub-advisors) whoshare our prudent, long-term approach. With this kind of expertise, you canbe confident that your investments are being managed in a responsible,conservative and cost-effective manner consistent with a long-termperspective.

We offer convenient ways to consolidate and manage accounts, andaccess to tools and resources to help you stay on track. We can provide youwith a variety of options to help manage complex and personal financialconcerns.

Contact a financial services professional to establish or review yourfinancial goals.

There is no assurance that any investment will achieve its investmentobjectives. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and theinvestment, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than its originalcost.

State Farm Mutual Funds are available through prospectus by StateFarm VP Management Corp., One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, Illinois61710, 1-800-447-4930). Please read the prospectus and consider theinvestment objectives, risks, charges and expenses and other information itcontains about State Farm Mutual Funds carefully before investing.AP2010/03/0392

A regular investment program does not assure a profit and does notprotect against loss in declining markets. A regular investment programinvolves continuous investment in securities regardless of fluctuatingprices. You should consider your financial ability to continue purchasesthrough periods of high or low price levels.

Securities, insurance and annuity products are not FDIC insured, are notguaranteed by State Farm Bank and are subject to investment risk,including possible loss of principal.

It is important to note that diversification and asset allocation do notassure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market. There is marketrisk involved when investing in mutual funds, including possible loss ofprincipal.

Did you know?Native American's used to discourage left handedness

by strapping the left hand of an infant to their

cradleboard, while leaving the right hand free?


1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs

FOR SALSA2 cups watermelon, diced 1 cup mango, diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers,seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine first 6 ingredients in a zipper bag and mix. Add chicken, seal, and toss around tocoat. Refrigerate 4 hours, turning occasionally.Combine salsa ingredients and stir. Grill chicken on pre-heated grill coated with cooking spray until cooked through. Serve with salsa.

Marinated Grilled Chickenwith Watermelon Salsa4 all-beef big franks

4 tsp spicy brown mustard12 slices deli pastrami4 sourdough French rolls halved horizontallyand toasted4 slices Swiss cheese cut in half diagonally1 cup prepared sauerkrautThousand Island salad dressing

OUTDOOR METHODSet up grill for direct cooking over mediumheat. Spray grate with non stick spray. Spreadeach frank on all sides with 1 tsp mustard.Wrap three slices of the pastrami around eachfrank. Grill pastrami-wrapped franks on hotoiled grill until heated through turning frequently. Serve franks hot on toasted Frenchrolls with sliced cheese and sauerkraut. Topwith Thousand Island salad dressing.

INDOOR METHODPrepare franks as directed. Preheat broiler.Place franks on a wire rack over a foil-linedbaking sheet or broiler pan. Cook 6 to 8 inchesfrom heat source for 5 to 10 minutes turningfrequently. Serve as directed.

Reuben Dogs

4 baby eggplants cut crosswise in 1⁄2-in.-thick slices4 pocketless pitasOlive-oil nonstick spray1 cup bottled marinara sauce1 cup part-skim ricotta1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarellacheese2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheeseGarnish: chopped fresh basil leaves

Pre heat grill. Coat eggplant and pitaswith nonstick spray. Grill eggplant 10minutes, turning as needed untiltender; remove. Grill pitas 1 minute

until bottoms are lightly charred.Remove to a platter; spread grilledsides with the sauce, then top witheggplant, dollops of ricotta, mozzarellaand Parmesan cheese.Return to grill.Cover and grill 1 to 2 minutes untilcheeses melt. Remove; cut each in 4wedges. Garnish with basil.

Grilled Eggplant Parmesean Pizza


THE WORLD IS A LITTLE BRIGHTERWITH A SMILE

What is root canal treatment? Root canaltreatment involves removing the dying ordead nerve of the tooth. The nerve is locatedin the roots of the tooth which reside in thebone, covered by your gums. What symptoms

would one experience if a root canal is necessary? This procedure is doneto relieve pain, decrease swelling or aid in treating a discolored tooth. Youmay not experience any symptoms, but an infection may be seen when thedentist takes a picture of your tooth.

One scenario that makes root canal therapy necessary is a cavity thathas gotten so large it goes deep into the tooth. Another might be when atooth has a fracture, which can be caused from grinding or having somesort of trauma (be careful when throwing those baseballs this summer!).

If the dentist tells you that you need root canal therapy, the otheroption is to have the tooth extracted. To have no treatment at all is not anoption as the tooth will continue to hurt and could cause swelling in yourmouth, as well as out on your face. Even if you have not experienced painwhen an infection is noted on an x-ray, the options remain the same as theinfection could increase and cause swelling at any time.

To know if you need root canal therapy or to avoid needing it, see yourdentist regularly for checkups. Make sure to let your dentist know as soonas possible if you have any teeth that are sensitive to hot or cold drinks,get food stuck in your teeth or if parts of them have fractured off.

If you have any burning dental questions please email them to us [email protected] and we will try to tackle them in anupcoming column.For more information contact Dr. Szymczak Evans and Dr. EvansSzymczak and Evans Family General Dentistry, P.C.461 Saratoga Road Glenville 399-6939Szymczak and Evans Family General Dentistry is committed to excellent patient treatment. Weare a family and will treat you as such. We seek to provide comprehensive, preventative care forthe families in this community. “A True Family Practice”

JULY SCHEDULEAll shows start at 7:00 PM unless noted

Bring a chair or blanket

Friday July 2nd 8:00 PM Hillbilly Horns ~ Country

Fireworks at 9:15 Sponsored by Jumpin' Jack's

Saturday July 3rd Air National Guard Band

Sponsored by River Stone Manor

Wednesday July 7th Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band ~ Bagpipes

Sponsored by Trusco bank

Thursday July 8thScotia-Glenville Community Band

Sponsored by 1st National Bank of Scotia

Saturday July 10thErnie Williams ~ Blues

Sponsored by NBT Bank

Sunday July 11thThe Puppet People ~ Kids Puppet Show

Sponsored by Bellamy Construction

Wednesday July 14th Soul Session ~ Soul / R&B

Sponsored by Stewart's Shops

Saturday July 17th Grant Austin Taylor ~ Rock Sponsored by Jumpin' Jacks

Sunday July 18th Jill Hughes ~ Jazz

Sponsored by Village Paint

Wednesday July 21st The AudioStars ~ Party Rock

Sponsored by Mohawk Honda

Thursday July 22nd Scotia-Glenville Community Band

Sponsored by 1st National Bank of Scotia

Saturday July 24th Chris Shaw & Kevin McKrell

Sponsored by Marshall & Sterling

Sunday July 25th Route Fifty 5 ~ Classical & Contemporary Jazz

Sponsored by NBT Bank

Wednesday July 28th The Joey Thomas Big Band

Sponsored by Scotia-Glenville Dental Center

Saturday July 31st Storm Front ~ Billy Joel Tribute Band

Sponsored by Glenville Dental/Dr Sandmann

www.freedomparkscotia.org

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT FOR THE TOWN OF BALLSTON

COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Benjamin Lafergola of Glenville spearheaded the creation of4 mobile storage units, 2 large shelving units, and a laminatingtable for the Town of Ballston Community Closet for his EagleScout Project. Ben is a Junior at the Burnt Hills Ballston LakeCentral Schools and belongs to Troop 83.


INDEPENDENCE TODAY!More than just a piece of paper secretly drafted by

Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia and given tocongress in late June of 1776. As they pondered overrevisions to the document they settled on Jefferson'sfair copy and declared their independence from GreatBritian on July 2nd, 1776. They officially adopted theDeclaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. By

January of the following year all states had received a signed copy of thedocument. This copy of sovereignty, freedom and liberty was a symbol ofour country's independence, a document of what was important to ourleaders and citizens. A goal of what we should all be working towards.

I have had the privileged to honor first hand, some of those that havefought to protect our freedoms, making our world what it is today. Myson belongs to Civil Air Patrol an Air Force Auxiliary. They were asked togreet World War II Veterans as they boarded the “Honor Flight”. Thisflight brought the veterans to Washington DC to the WWII Memorial. Asthe men and women passed, my son at attention in his dress blues,holding the American Flag, brought tears to my eyes. Realizing, thesemen, these women, who fought for my freedom were standing before me,before my son - his eyes wide with pride just to stand next to them.Knowing these veterans gave my son the right to hold our flag that day.As I tried to choke back the tears that welled in my eyes, I thought aboutmy freedom, my independence and how, unfortunately, I had taken it forgranted until that day. Realizing at that moment, I too had an obligationto those who fought years before my existence. An obligation to be astrong independent women, to be a good neighbor, a better friend andgreat role model for our kids. To except nothing less than my best, to putforth a person that helps others and doesn't judge and will listen when noone else will. Be thankful each day to live in a community as great asours. These are our freedoms of today. Embrace them, be your best, andlend a helping hand whenever you can,even if it is for no other reasonthan you are “free” to do so. What was important to them is stillimportant to us today. You may be just an army of one, but slowly youwill gather strength and more will follow and together we can be GREAT!

As always, I wish you peace, joy and the freedom to be your best - so go get 'em!Pattie Rakvica • www.dragonflydesignny.com

Paul Winchell, the ventriloquist,was not only the voice of Tigger

in the Winnie the Pooh films, he also invented the artificial heart. He donated the patent

for it to the University of Utah.



Burnt Hills Optical793 Route 50

Burnt Hills399.6130

Mail N More690 Rt 50Burnt Hills399.3279

Pixies Closet2124 Rt 50 Ballston Spa

885.1757

Bark Avenue772 Saratoga Rd

Burnt Hills399.PETS

Innerwood Gallery1021 Rt 50

Ballston Lake399.8504

Burnt Hills Music772 Rt 50Burnt Hills 399.6047

The Glassman861 Rt 50

Ballston Lake399.6796

Charlton ShopVillage of Charlton399.8452

Charlton TavernVillage of Charlton399.9951

All Seasons60 Freemans

Bridge Rd Scotia372.5611

Jahodas Cabinets443 Rt 50

Scotia399.6707

Mohawk ValleyMarine

47 Mohawk AveAlplaus

399.2719

Cool Cat19 Glenridge RdSte D Glenville

384.2288

Freemans BridgeWine & Liquor100 Freemans

Bridge Rd Scotia688.0789

Sally’s Streetside Café

158 Sacandaga RdScotia

280.3980

Pizza Perfetta788 Saratoga Rd

Burnt Hills384.7700

Wayside Hardware211 Sacandaga Rd

Scotia372.2593

Pena Windows761 Route 50

Burnt Hills384-7362

Capitaland GMC37 Saratoga Rd

Glenville 399.9999

Ballston Cycle998 Route 50 Ballston Lake

399.3939

Double MWestern Store

687 Rt 67Malta

884.9122

Terry's Floors12 Main St.

(Route 146A) Ballston Lake

399.0307

Hair and NowSocha Plaza

123 Saratoga Road Scotia

399.9655

Worth RepeatingSocha Plaza

123 Saratoga Road Scotia

384.0946

Shop Talk108 Mohawk Ave

Scotia378.7888

TJ'S Flightline Pub20 Saratoga Rd

Glenville399.8401

MillstoneRestaurant

654 Saratoga RdBurnt Hills384.3812

Kristi’s218 Kingsley Road

Burnt Hills 399.3866

CountrysideStove & Chimney839 Saratoga Rd

Burnt Hills384.0598

Burnt Hills Bodyand Wellness

842 Saratoga RdBurnt Hills399-4182

Morris FordRt 50

Burnt Hills399.9188

Andersen Boat883 Route 50

Burnt Hills399.5003

Goldstocks98 Freemans

Bridge Rd Scotia382-2037

Freemans BridgeSports

38 Freemans Bridge Rd Scotia

382.0593

Village Paint146 Mohawk Ave

Scotia393.0358

Regulars LiquorCabinet

443 Saratoga RdGlenville

399.1405Country Acres

Farm & Pet Center730 Saratoga Rd

Burnt Hills399.1592

Franks Autobody272 N. Ballston Ave

Scotia 346.8119

Burnt Hills Hardware

217 Kingsley RdBurnt Hills 399.8141

A total of 4 winners will be announced. One Grand Prize winner: $150 Car Detailing at Frank & Sons, Scotia and three $100Gift Certificates to be spent at any of the participating businesses. One Gift certificate per business will be honored. Allgame sheets must be turned in by July 31st to be entered to win. A public drawing will be held on August 11th at Mail NMore's Community Center, 690 Saratoga Road (Rt 50) at 1:00pm. You need not be present to win. The winners will bephoned (in order of the drawing) and given the opportunity to redeem their certificates at a participating business of theirchoice. In the event a winner cannot be contacted within 48 hours; the prize(s) will be awarded according to the order ofresponse from the winner(s). Must be 18 years or older to participate. Proof of ID required. Please call Cheryll at 265.1105with any questions.

265.1105


Dear Reader:Welcome to our monthly column. I've been a columnist for the past 15years in many running magazines around the country, and I'm excited tofinally have one in my hometown. My column will provide information oninjury prevention, injury treatment, and improvement of biomechanicalimbalances. Each month, we'll highlight one of our 6 categories of careoutlined below, and will invite questions at [email protected]. Tim Maggs


MARK MORTENSEN UPDATE FOR JUNE 2010

After two consecutive Saturday’s when rain cancelled the racingprogram at the Fonda Speedway, sunshine and hot temperaturesgreeted all of the race car drivers on Saturday June, 19. Scotia, NYdriver Mark Mortensen was anxious to get back on the track aftermore changes were made to the car during the off time to try andimprove the handling of the Your Hometowne sponsored #1M.

Mortensen started sixth in heat race number one and after theeight lap distance ended up finishing second, placing him in thethird row in the sixth starting position for the 20-lap feature event.By lap six of the feature event he had already moved up to thesecond position after passing two cars at once in Mark’s trademarkoutside groove.

On lap 12 a lap car blocked the outside groove that Mortensenwas using, breaking his momentum and allowing another car to getby him for the second position. Mark finished the event in thesecond position, giving him his sixth top five finish in six events thisseason (two seconds, two thirds, and two fifths).

The Mortensen Motorsports Racing Team is already lookingforward to 2011 as the Sportsman division that he currentlycompetes in may not be a part of the 2011 racing program at theTrack of Champions Fonda Speedway forcing them to start racing ina different division.

With that in mind you or your business can join the YourHometowne newspaper and become a sponsor on the #1M race caras there is always room for additional sponsors whether they aremonetary or product sponsors. To find out more about sponsorshipopportunities on the #1M you can call car owner Bonnie Mortensen-Szczerba at 518-882-7011.

You can keep up with the #1M racing team by going to theirofficial website www.pmmexpress.com/markmortensen

Photo courtesy of Bill McGaffin Photography

Union College in Schenectady is regarded as the

Mother of Fraternities because Delta Phi is the oldest continually operating fraternity

and Kappa Alpha and Sigma Phi Societies were started on the campus.



July Meeting of the Town of BallstonCommunity Library Board of Trusteeswill be held on July 28, 2010 at 7 PM inthe library community room. The public isinvited to attend.

Make a Splash at the library during theNew York State Summer ReadingProgram. You can still sign up! You canfind the program flyer athttp://toby.sals.edu. Join us on July 19that 1 PM in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake

High School Cafeteria for Magicman'sBeach Party Blast. This program is madepossible by the Saratoga County YouthBureau.

Do you knit? Crochet? Cross Stitch?Join the Fiber Fanatics from 7-9 PM onJuly 26th in the library community room.

Are you on FaceBook? So is the library!Look for the Town of Ballston CommunityLibrary and click Like to become a fan!

A SINCERE THANK YOUThe Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Business & Professional Association

along with the Community would like to thank all the sponsors of the9th annual Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Flag Day Parade and Fireworksheld on Thursday, June 10, 2010.Your commitment to our Community shined like a beacon this year. Younot only answered our call to sponsor, but took an extra step andcovered the cost of the fireworks. When you heard that the Town ofBallston voted not to sponsor the fireworks, your response wasoverwhelming. Your belief that the Community would lose a traditionthat unites all of us did in fact unite us more.Thank you for being part of our Community.Richard C. Doyle, Jr.Vice President – BHBL-BPA

Weigh yourself;multiply it by 0.0028,

that’s how much salt (by weight) you have in your body.

JULY SCHEDULELIBRARY HOURS

Monday -Thursday 10AM - 8PMFriday 10AM - 5PM

Saturday 10AM - 2PMClosed Sunday

Phone: 518-399-8174Fax: 518-399-1687

E-mail: [email protected]

VISIT US ONLINEhttp://catalog.sals.edu

http://toblibrary.sals.edu

YOUTH SERVICEShttp://toby.sals.edu

E-mail: [email protected]


July’s CrosswordPuzzle

STAY TUNEDWith Paul Hill

Last month I ended with a mention about aman named Chuck who would be the focus ofthis month's article. It's a story of strength, andthe power of music.

I met Chuck during a visit to Burnt HillsMusic Store to chat with Rick, the owner abouthis ad in the paper; Chuck was busy restringinga guitar. I was looking for a story that would beof interest and relevant to music when Ricksaid; your story is right in front of you, ChuckGochenour has quite the story, he wasn'twrong.

About 13 years ago Chuck was riding hismotorcycle, crested a rise in the road and waspresented with a vehicle in his lane, with about1.2 seconds to make a decision, not nearlyenough time to avoid the crash that wouldchange everything. Up to that point Chuck hadbeen one of the best high school wrestlers inthe state of Michigan. He went onto asuccessful Naval Career as an officer withexperience on a Nuclear Sub and job at theKesselring site in West Milton. Now hospitalizedin critical condition with multiple fractures ashattered rib cage and broken bones toonumerous to mention, Chuck spent the next 7years sleeping upright in a chair, in too muchpain to lie down. At one point he asked thedoctors to amputate his arm to relieve the painradiating from his broken shoulder, thisprompted them to try something radical, theyimplanted a battery powered nerve stimulationdevice in his lower back with wires that run upalong the spine.

The doctors then suggested he try to take upan instrument that would provide therapy to hisnumb fingertips. Taking that advice, Chuck

ended up at Burnt Hills Music as a personalstudent of owner Rick Werblow, who oversaw aman learning guitar by watching his fingers andforming chords by the look of his finger positionnot the feel.

Within six months Chuck could read musicand play what he read, the doctors wereabsolutely amazed at the level of progress hehad made in regaining his dexterity andfunctionality.

Here is a case in point where music playeda huge factor, physically and spiritually to abroken body trying to heal. On occasion Chuckcan be found helping Rick with variousinstrument repairs when he isn't helping out at

the empire state games with his originalpassion, wrestling. He provides a wealth ofknowledge and source of strength to Olympichopefuls such as his son John, an outstandingwrestler in his own right. This isn't a story witha moral or for that matter a happy ending.Chuck struggles on a daily basis to regain astation in life that few of us have seen andmusic continues to play a large part of histherapy. Not only has Chuck gained a new skillin playing guitar, he has quite the loyal friend inRick who helped me pen this story ofdetermination and raw desire to overcome ahorrible event that came his way so many yearsago. STAY TUNED!

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EYE SAFETYEach day, about 2,000 U.S. workers receive

medical treatment because of eye injuriessustained at work. Workplace injury is aleading cause of eye trauma, vision loss,disability, and blindness, and can interferewith your ability to perform your job and carryout normal activities. Over 90% of theseinjuries are preventable with the use of propersafety eyewear.

Employers and workers should be aware of the risks to sight, especially ifthey work in high-risk occupations. High-risk occupations includeconstruction, manufacturing, carpentry, auto repair, electrical work,plumbing, welding, and maintenance. The combination of removing orminimizing eye safety hazards and wearing proper eye safety protectioncan prevent many eye injuries.Personal protective eyewear such as safety glasses with side shields,goggles, face shields, and/or welding helmets can protect you fromcommon hazards, including flying fragments, large chips, hot sparks,optical radiation, splashes from molten metals, objects, particles, and glare.The risk of eye injury and the need for preventive measures depend on yourjob and the conditions in your workplace.Employers can take several precautions to make the work environment assafe as possible and help reduce the risk of visual impairment andblindness caused by injury:

• Conduct an eye-hazard assessment • Remove or reduce all eye hazards where possible • Provide appropriate safety eye protection for the types of hazards

at the worksite • Require all employees in hazardous situations to wear the

appropriate eye protection • Keep eye protection in good condition and assist workers with

attaining the proper fit • Keep bystanders out of work areas and/or behind protective barriers• Use caution flags to identify potential hazards such as hanging or

protruding objects • Provide emergency sterile eyewash solutions/stations near

hazardous areas • Post first-aid instructions and information on how to get emergency

aid.Eye safety should receive continuing attention in workplace educationalprograms. Procedures for handling eye injuries should also be establishedand reinforced.Workers should have a comprehensive dilated eye examination on aregular basis (typically every 2 years) to help ensure good eye health.Maintaining healthy vision is important to avoiding injuries on the job.

For more information contact Kristen Cameron Burnt Hills Optical,793 Rt. 50 Burnt Hills, 399-6130 or online at www.burnthillsoptical.com.

Burnt Hills Optical was established in 1988 by Jean Bergstrom andcontinues as Jean had planned under the leadership of Kris Cameron.

The principles of superb patient care and service on which Jean based her business remain unchanged.

“We care for people - not just their eyes.”

Question:If you fill a 3 cubic foot container with water,

how much will it weigh?

Answer:About a ton

Answers from Word Search on page 27

NYS FACTS:The 641 mile transportation network

known as the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruwayis the longest toll road in the United States.

The first railroad in America ran a distance of 11 miles between Albany and Schenectady.

The Genesee River is one of the few rivers in the world that flows south to north.

The “New York Post” established in 1803 by Alexander Hamilton is the

oldest running newspaper in the United States.


Last month we had an imposter! Word on the street - the Havlicek family is one of the best families around

and we guess he was hoping he could work his way in! Grandma Havliceknoticed immediately that it was not her grandson and the imposter fled

without a trace. (Honestly it was a mistake) Please welcome the real Chase Moen!

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