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Edinburg Historical Society Mark Twain once said, “In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” And if Mark Twain ever lived in the Sacandaga Valley he could have counted even more! It’s nice to know that even when so many parts of life are unpredictable, there are a few aspects that remain consistent. In this spirit, the Edinburg Historical Society is proud to announce the new 2014 season. Programs for this season include author Mary Shartle who has written an exciting new book that she will share with us this spring. Historian, Ed Dandaraw, who will share his story of the reclamation of the abandoned cemeteries in the neighboring town of Providence. And acclaimed folk musician Dan Berggren will share folk music of the Adirondacks with us this fall. We will once again be delighted to have our annual House Stories program where members from the Edinburg Historical Society share stories of their own homes. And we will also have the pleasure of bestowning the Nellie Tyrrell Award to a deserving fourth grade student of Edinburg Common School who has shown the most interest and improvement in local history this year.

Please join us for our first organizational meeting of the season on March 18th at 7 PM at the Edinburg Community Center. Programs will follow a brief business meeting starting in April. Treats to follow. And don’t forget to mark your calendars! The museum season officially starts June 28th. New exhibits, old favorites, and so much fun! We also remain committed to preserving Edinburg’s rich heritage and are continuing our restoration efforts at the Carriage Shop which is part of the Copeland Historic Site. We hope our community and visitors will continue to support our fund raising efforts by purchasing a share/ shares for the Copeland Historic Site restoration project. Shares ($25 per share) can be purchased for yourself, a family member, as a gift or in memory of a loved one. Send your request to our Society at PO Box 801, Northville, NY 12134. Upon receipt of your request, a certificate will be sent to the named shareholder, with the shareholder names posted inside the Copeland Covered Bridge. We are so honored to be able to share our 2014 season with you. Hope to see you there, crazy weather and all! Maria Spaeth-Pres., Marilyn Sargent-V.P., Marge Ludwig-Treasurer, Gail Collins-Secretary

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Saratoga County was formed from Albany County in 1791. Prior to 1700 the entire area was called by the Native American name, Saraghtoga. I’ve come across a few different names for this word. One “hill-side country of the great river”, another “place of the swift water” and yet another “a place where the track of the heel may be seen”. The last one being an allusion to where depressions like footprints were seen in the nearby rock formations. Being the favorite hunting and fishing grounds for several generations of the Iroquois Nation of Native Americans, especially the Mohawk tribe, an imaginary line drawn from Glens Falls on the Hudson to Amsterdam on the Mohawk comprised this territory that was crisscrossed with trails in all directions. The primary stream was the Kayaderosseras-another Native American name- which is totally within the county boundaries. The most important lakes were Saratoga, Ballston, Round and Lake Desolation. The Palmertown or Luzerne mountains start rising on North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The highest peak is Mt. McGregor in the town of Wilton. The Kayaderosseras range runs through the northern part of the county occupying the greatest part of Corinth, Day, Edinburgh and Hadley. These are all part of the Adirondacks, which are a section of the Laurentian chain and some of the oldest mountains in the world. The county’s interior has a natural valley with the foothills of the Green Mountains of Vermont

on one side and the Adirondacks on the other. The easiest route in this valley ran north and south to the Mohawk valley. This route was used by the early explorers, Native Americans, fur traders, armies and settlers. Wild game was plentiful and much fur trading was carried on along the county’s southern boundaries. The Native Americans used the mineral springs for medicine and it was believed that the game animal’s outstanding fur qualities came from drinking water at the saline springs. The territory of the mineral springs was also known as Kayaderosseras. During the Colonial period of our country -1600’s-the king of England directed his representatives to purchase land from the Native Americans. These purchases became known as land grants or patents. Two of the earliest and best known patents in the present county were Saratoga and Kayaderossera. The Saratoga Patent was purchased from the Mohawks in 1684 but because the colonial government would not confirm the Native American deed, a warrant for the patent was not issued until 1708. The Kayaderossera was the most important and largest land grant made in colonial times. It was founded on the old Native American hunting grounds of Kayaderossera. It includes the largest part of Saratoga County; running north into Warren County and on the west into Montgomery and Fulton Counties. The first attempt to purchase Kayaderossera was made in 1693 by prominent Albany business men Robert Livingston Jr. and David Schuyler. However, the first Native American deed was not granted until 1702. When the owners of the entire patent received their land titles, Livingston and Schuyler signed a release turning over their interests. The patent was granted in 1708 with Queen Anne of England giving the property to thirteen of her royal subjects. After these thirteen original patentees received their new land they apparently did little else except to drink a toast to their new acquisitions. A condition of the grant was that settlement be made seven years after discovery but no attempts were made. Most of the owners never left England and the comforts of home to visit their property in the wilderness but did file several petitions asking for time extensions on settlement.

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Easement Agreement with Nature Conservancy The area known as 1000 Acre Swamp off of Fox Hill Road was purchased from Finch Pruyn Paper Company several years ago by the Nature Conservancy. They in turn will be selling the property to the State of New York. This land is home to the second largest population of moose in New York State. The Nature Conservancy is giving to the Town of Edinburg (at no cost to the town) a 50’ wide easement for a future snowmobile trail. This trail will also be available for hiking. The agreement includes 3 small parking areas as

well as a viewing area that will be accessible to the handicapped. The easement will be signed in the next few months and once the state takes title the terms of use will be determined.

Timber Harvesting Thanks to the efforts of the town highway department we have received $6156.79 to date from the sale of timber that has been cut in 2014. The total received for 2013 was $34241.18. These funds will be used this year to construct a pole barn so that all highway equipment will be undercover when not in use. The highway department will do the actual construction.

Time Warner Cable Rates The town has been notified by Time Warner Cable that they will be raising their rates with the first billing cycle in March 2014. The increases vary but appear to be $1.00 to $2.00 per month for various levels of service. The town has no control over their rates. Their franchise is up for renewal near the end of this year but even at franchise renewal we cannot negotiate rates. It has also just been announced they will be purchased by Comcast.

Medicare Savings Programs The newsletter Senior Sentinel put out by the Saratoga County Office of the Aging had information this month about three programs to assist eligible seniors pay for Medicare premiums and most of the Part D drug program cost. Income limits for an individual range from $978.00 to $1313.00 and a couple from $1313.00 to $1765.00 gross per month depending on the program. You may call the Office for the Aging at 884-4100 for additional information. The Senior Sentinel newsletter is also on the county website under Departments, Office of the Aging at www.saratogacountyny.gov

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Letter to the Community, The Sixth Annual Walleye Ice Fishing Challenge took place on January 25 on the Great Sacandaga Lake, with weigh stations in Mayfield at Lanzi’s on the Lake and at the Broadalbin Boat Launch. The tournament once again was a sell out with 1750 fishing enthusiasts allowing for 250 more participants than in previous years. Approximately 54% of participants were from outside of Fulton County including participants from eleven states and various parts of New York State. These participants spent money in our county on hotel rooms, fishing supplies, fuel, bait and tackle, food and refreshments, and much more. We are grateful to all of them, their families and friends for making our county their destination on that day and hopefully to return to Fulton County on many more occasions. The continued success of this tournament would not be possible without the help of our entire Fulton County community and its businesses - Bartyzel, Inc., Frank’s Gun Shop, Frank & Sons Body Works, Inc., the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce and its dedicated staff, the great staff and family at Fuel-N-Food, Lanzi’s on the Lake, Powerhouse Motorsports, All Seasons Equipment, County Line Auctions, Final Reward Trophy, Delaney Crushed Stone Products, Doherty Window & Door, Kingsboro Lumber, Greenscapes, Ross’ Bait Shop, Jim’s Bait Shop, Dave’s Bait Shop, Beebie Printing, R & D Contracting, the Town of Broadalbin, the Town of Mayfield, the Town of Northampton, the Town of Edinburg, the New York State DEC, the Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation, Maria and Beaver Ross, Denise and Nancy Stutzke, Jack Belknap, Ron Barnes, Rick Coyne, and many other individuals who helped in many ways to make this a great event. We are thankful to all of these businesses and individuals. And we are thankful to our Fulton County residents who welcome with open arms these and thousands of other visitors as they explore the great resources of Fulton County.

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A total of 403 participated in the GSLFF Ice Fishing contest held on January 25, 2014. These are the results:

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WINNERS: Name City Size PrizePIKE1 Tom Messak Amsterdam, NY 36 7/8” $3002 Steve Monk Fonda, NY 36 5/8” $2003 John Lampher Gloversville, NY 35” $1504* Greg Jones Schenectady,NY 32 5/8” $254* Justin Glinski Edinburg, NY 32 5/8” $25PERCH 1** Barney Sponenberg Fonda, NY 14 1/4” $2501** John Perry St. Johnsville, NY 14 1/4” $2503 Justin Glinski Edinburg, NY 14 1/16” $1504*** Chris Stankus Northville, NY 14” $174*** Jim Meyers Amsterdam, NY 14” $174*** Jim Meyers Amsterdam, NY 14” $17TROUT1 Ira Cromling Broadalbin, NY 23/8” $3002 Mike Towne Gloversville, NY 18 5/8” $2003 Roy Winchell Kingston, NY 16 7/8 $1504 No Entries*4 Tie for Pike 4th place**1 Tie for 1st place perch***4 Tie for 4th place perch

COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND HELPERSBob Nielsen Jack Smith John Fura Randy GardinierJohn Wszolek Gus Muller Brian Kedik Rich Kedik Remember that ice shanties must be removed by March 15 to prevent them from falling through the ice in spring and becoming hazards to navigation. No fishing in Fulton and Saratoga County is permitted between March 16 and the opening of Walleye season in May on the Great Sacandaga Lake tributaries from the stream mouth to the first highway bridge. Also, on the Sacandaga River from the Bridge Street bridge in Northville upstream to the first crossing of Route 30.The federation always welcomes new members. The next meeting will be held at 7PM on March 18 at the Fish House Fish and Game Club, 478 Fayville Road, Broadalbin, NY. Additional information can be obtained at our website www.gslff.com or by contacting: Randy Gardiner at 843-6329 or Jack Smith at 863-4271.


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March 8 (Saturday)Close Up PhotographyHarry Wirtz, Words & Pictures 518-863-8636SVAN Art Center, 132 South Main Street, Northville10 am–3 pm Advanced one-day workshop in specialized photography. Set up your camera for close up work (macrophotography) of flowers, coins, and other small subjects. Sharpen the imageand deepen the field of focus. Work with supplemental lighting to emphasize color and form of small things. Bring your DSLR camera with preferred accessories, tripod, and Mac or Windows laptop with image editing software. Good familiarity with your camera and software is strongly suggested. Please phone Harry Wirtz at 518:863-8636 before registering. Bring lunch or buy it nearby. Tuition: $50, SVAN member $45

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by Gary Spencer Our January Meeting devoted to sharpening was postponed due to inclement weather to our February 12th, meeting which was also threatened by bad weather but we managed to squeeze it in by a matter of hours. We had a fine program by Jim Schreiner who managed to take much of the mystery out of sharpening a variety of carving, chiseling and scraping tools. Many thanks to Jim for his knowledge and experience and his willingness to share them with us . Our March 12 Meeting will be devoted a discussion of the projects that will be raffled off at the annual Showcase at the end of the month. This years projects will include one Adirondack style piece and one piece of oak furniture. These will be outstanding and very desirable so when you come to NWA’s Showcase don’t miss taking a chance with a raffle ticket. The discussion at this meeting will focus on trials and tribulations of building these projects and how any problems were resolved. Should be a fun program. We will have show and tell and 50/50 as usual, so lets have a good turnout for a very interesting topic. Our regular monthly Chapter meetings are the second Wednesday of each month and begin at 7:00 P.M. Our next regular meeting will be March 12th , 2014. We will meet at our shop at 55 2nd Avenue, Mayfield, NY. Come visit. Directions or Information contact: Jim Hopkins - 725-7322 Don Wilson - 883-3698 Gary Spencer - 863-6433


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Greetings Folks, My Goodness! Already, March is here. It was only about eight weeks ago we were ringing in the New Year and writing down those New Years resolutions! Just think, if all those resolutions don’t come through, you’ll have a head start on 2015!! Continuing with our thoughts on how quickly time goes by, don’t forget to turn the clocks ahead one hour on March 9th. March will just begin and plans will be made for April! There is Spring Break, the blessings of Easter, the prep work for the summer gardens, spring house cleaning and so on. That old adage “Time Flies” becomes more than an old saying, it becomes reality! As we begin our life’s journey we are soon confronted with another adage about time: “There’s just not enough time in a day.” It is one of those, “been there, done that.” The truth of the matter is in our response to this fact, “I will control time or time will control me.” Before the subtle traps of time become our everyday experience, let’s make a strong effort to slow down. Slow Down! Say it again to yourself. Slow Down!! It sounds and is Refreshing and Relaxing. Our ability to do this will bring instant rewards. R & R gives us renewed zeal, a different perspective,greater insight and discernment to the challenges of life. You agree and ask the question: Where do I start? How do I begin? May I suggest that you begin by reading your Bible and attending a worship service at Church. One reaction might be this: “Church! How in the world can going to church

give me the benefits of R & R?” Well, the Bible and worship services center around one person, that one person is God’s only begotten Son and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In the New Testament the first four books are called the “gospels.” Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. All four tell us about the life of Jesus. Each one tells us of the public ministry of Jesus. This public ministry was Only Three Years Long. In that three years of ministry, Jesus changed the world. Jesus’ public ministry began when he turned 30 years old and ended with his death on the cross at 33 years old. When reading about Jesus’ 3 year ministry and all that he accomplished, one asks the question, “How was it possible to do so much with so little time?” Surely, Jesus had to be “on the run”, “no time to rest”, Go! Go! Go!. In the Gospel of John 21:25 “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” Just think, Jesus accomplished everything that he had to do without a PC, laptop, IPad, e-mail, Face Book, EBay, cell phone, credit card, etc!! And to top it off, Jesus WALKED!, yes WALKED wherever he went. If you are in the area, or looking for a home church, please come to any of the services at EBC. Come and rest your mind and spirit. Relax and forget about “the time”. Experience the majesty, the love, the joy, the comfort, the encouragement of Jesus. It’s real, folks. There is always a warm welcome and a place to sit, just for you. Church services: Sunday Morning: 10:00 a.m., Sunday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Prayer and Praise: 7:00 p.m.

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Fundraiser Even though Valentine’s Day will have come and gone, keep your hearts open for the Adirondack Folk School’s 5th annual “Hearts for the Arts” Dinner and Silent Auction on Thursday, March 27th. The event will be held at Mollie’s Mason Jar Restaurant on Park Avenue in Hadley. A social hour with cash bar will kick off at 5 p.m. with a three-course dinner and silent auction to follow at 6 p.m. Auction items include handmade work from our instructors, along with gifts from area businesses such as the Hyde and SPAC and many others. AFS inspires hands, heart and mind to preserve the Adirondack arts, crafts, and culture with over 275 classes offered each year, along with special events and summer programs free to the public. Reserve your seat for this fun event and help us uphold the rich heritage for which this area is known. Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for not-yet members. To make your reservation and menu choice, please call the school at (518) 696-2400 before March 20th. If you are unable to attend the dinner but would still like to contribute, send your donation to: Adirondack Folk School, PO Box 2, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846, and write “Hearts for the Arts” on your check. The Adirondack Folk School teaches the traditional arts, crafts, and culture of the Adirondacks in a hands on, non-competitive learning environment. Visit the Adirondack Folk School at www.adirondackfolkschool.org, or on Facebook, or call the school for more information at (518) 696-2400.

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Call Fulton County OFA at 736-5650 to make lunch reservations. If you are unable to attend the lunch, please call OFA by 9 am to cancel your meal! If the OFA meal site is closed, there will be no program that day. Chair Yoga taught by Ony Antonucci is held each Thurs. from 10:30 to 11:30. Cost of classes is $5 per week or 6 sessions for $25. You may join at any time. Additional information about STFSL can be found online at STFSL.org.

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SEVEN SIMPLE STEPS TO A HEALTHIER HEART According to the American Heart Association (AHA), four out of every ten Americans think that they have the ideal cardiovascular health. Are you one of them? By understanding the risk factors associated with heart disease and taking an honest look at your lifestyle choices, you can gain a more realistic picture of just what your cardiovascular health truly is. More importantly, if need be, you can take steps to get back on track!MANAGE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is considered the “silent killer” because it has no symptoms, unless significant damage has already been done. It’s also the single most significant risk factor for heart disease. According to the AHA, one out of every three adults has high blood pressure, but about 20% of them do not know they have it. Only about half of those who know they have high blood pressure have it under control. What can you do about this? Know your numbers! Have your blood pressure checked. If it’s high, discuss lifestyle changes with your provider and take medication as prescribed if necessary. (Be sure to discuss any side effects with your provider…don’t just stop taking your medication!) Eat a healthy, balanced diet (easy on the salt / sodium) and exercise for 30 minutes each day. GET ACTIVE A recent survey by the AHA shows that less than two out of every ten people get the recommended 150 minutes of exercise every week. People who exercise have better health than those who do not. What can you do? After checking with your provider, start an exercise program that raises your heart rate for 30 minutes a day. Don’t have 30 minutes? Try breaking that into two 15 minute sessions or even three 10 minute sessions! So, what if you don’t like to exercise but you like to read? How about an audio book while you walk? Many libraries have a wide variety of audio e-books available. If you are more social, how about getting

together with friends for a walk, or joining an exercise class together?CONTROL BLOOD SUGAR Adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to have heart disease or a stroke than adults without diabetes. For those with diabetes, controlling blood sugar is key in reducing cardiovascular risk. The carbohydrates we eat are turned into glucose (a type of sugar) to help maintain energy. Simple carbohydrates, like white bread and sweets, elevate our blood sugar faster than other healthier foods. This causes the body to produce extra insulin to manage energy levels, but also encourages the growth of plaques in our arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. What can you do? Discuss your risk factors for diabetes with your provider and ask about a blood sugar test. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, work with your provider to manage it. A healthy diet, portion control and physical activity are key in controlling blood sugar. CONTROL CHOLESTEROL, EAT BETTER, LOSE WEIGHT Everyone has cholesterol, which is a waxy substance in the bloodstream and cells. Some cholesterol is important for good health, but too much can put you at risk for heart disease and stroke. Bad cholesterol, or LDL, slowly builds up along your artery walls. Over time, they combine with other materials in your bloodstream and form plaques, or thick substances that narrow the arteries making it harder for the blood to flow smoothly. How can you control cholesterol? About 25% of cholesterol comes from the food we eat, so making healthier food choices is important. Fish, lean meats, beans, whole grains, low fat dairy products, fruits, and veggies are all great choices you can incorporate into your diet. Start the tradition of ‘Meatless Mondays,’ or try making a large dinner salad once a week with homemade salad dressing, substituting half of the oil with no sugar added fruit juice, lemon or lime juice, or rice vinegar which has a sweet taste. Eating better will in turn, help you lose weight. According to the AHA, a body mass index (BMI) of less than 25 is what you need for optimal cardiovascular health. BMI is a height to weight comparison that identifies your ideal body weight.

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Topic Date-Time Place Details

Childbirth Preparation

Classes

3/5 – 3/196 – 9 p.m.

Nathan Littauer Hospital

3 sessions (Wednesdays). Prepares expectant parents mentally and physically for childbirth. Focus on breathing and relaxation techniques used during labor and delivery. Tour of Birthing Center included! $45 fee payable in advance (scholarships available). Call 736-1120

NEW…Cancer

Support Group

3/116 –

6:30 p.m.


1 session (Tuesday). Monthly support group meeting…New group for anyone dealing with cancer. Get support and education in a comfortable setting. Meet other patients, survivors and caregivers, and help plan future meetings. FREE! No enrollment necessary

NEW…SuperFoods!

3/116:30 –

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1 session (Tuesday). Learn about nature’s ‘super foods’ and their role in maintaining good health! Topics will include antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, natural vs. supplemental, and much more. FREE! Call 736-1120

WinterFitness ~

Winter Fun

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1 session (Thursday). Cross-Country Skiing, Skating, Snowshoeing … Join us for a few hours or stay all day! Open to the public (any age –beginners welcome). $12 day pass with our group payable upon arrival (rentals available - lessons available with prior notice). Call 736-1120

NEW…Unplug &

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3/136 –

7:30 p.m.

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1 session (Thursday). The average American spends 619 minutes each month on their cell phone! Learn about the benefits of ‘digital detox’ and how taking a ‘tech break’ can be beneficial to our mood, relationships, and overall health. FREE! Call 736-1120

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1 session (Saturday). Rated Easy ~ 2 Miles RT. Keep moving this winter! Join us as we snowshoe along a beautiful stream that separates into several waterfalls on the way to this Southern Adirondack lake. $6 guide fee payable in advance to reserve your space. Call 736-1120

ParentingToddlers

3/176:30 –8 p.m.

HealthLink Littauer

1 session (Monday). To help parents/caregivers of two-year olds cope with the realities of daily life. Topics include daily care, normal growth and development, establishing realistic expectations, managing behavior, questions/answers/discussion, and more. FREE! Call 736-1120

Arthritis TaiChi Exercise

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3/21 – 5/99 –

10 a.m.

Johnstown Senior Center

8 sessions (Fridays). For anyone with arthritis, joint or muscle problems & Tai Chi experience. Learn gentle movements 7–12 of Sun style Tai Chi to improve flexibility, strength, balance, mental focus, and performance of daily activities! $20 fee payable in advance. Call 736-1120

DiabetesAlert Day!

3/259 a.m. –4 p.m.

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1 session (Tuesday). Are YOU at risk? This is a one-day ‘wake up call’ to take a two-minute written Diabetes Risk test to determine your risk of Type 2 diabetes. Most often, this condition develops in middle-age and older adults, but can also appear in young people. Stop by and take the test! FREE! No appointment necessary

ViP Luncheon:SuperFoods!

3/2611:30 a.m. –

1 p.m.

Nathan LittauerHospital

1 session (Wednesday). Especially For Adults 50+…Enjoy a buffet-style luncheon followed by a presentation on nature’s ‘super foods’ and their role in maintining good health! Luncheon: $5 ViP members, $6 general public.Call 736-1120 by 3/24 Presentation at 12 noon open to public at no charge.

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You may be able to have your BMI tested at your doctor’s office, or at health screenings like those offered by HealthLink. You should also know how many calories you need to eat each day, and be sure to get enough activity.DON’T SMOKE Cigarette smoking increases the risk of coronary heart disease and is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S. Even if you have been smoking all of your life, your body will begin to repair itself the moment you stop smoking. Talk with your doctor about ways to quit. Try calling the Smokers’ Quitline at 1-866-697-8487 (nysmokefree.org) for advice, tips, and a free starter kit including a set of patches. You can also join the Smokefree Support Group that meets at Nathan Littauer Hospital or call HealthLink to speak with a cessation coach. After reading about the seven simple steps to a healthier heart, you probably recognize a recurring theme. Make better choices when it comes to food and get 30 minutes of exercise each day. Focusing on those two areas alone will help you take great strides towards improving your heart and overall health in 2014 and beyond! For more information, contact HealthLink Littauer at 736-1120. You can e-mail us at [email protected], see our website at www.nlh.org, or visit our wellness center at 213 Harrison Street Ext. in Johnstown, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. We’re your community health & wellness service of Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home.

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The 2nd Annual ADK Fiber Experience Getaway

Weekend The Adirondack Folk School is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual ADK Fiber Experience Getaway Weekend event scheduled from Thursday night, April 24, 2014 through Sunday morning, April 27, 2014. We’ve grown so much we now have two Fiber Experience sites: the Adirondack Folk School and the Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center in Lake George. This year’s ADK Fiber Experience is jammed packed with fiber arts classes during the day Friday and Saturday, fun events at night on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and two free tours scheduled for Sunday in conjunction with the Washington County Fiber Tour. Knit and spin with Donna Kay, a master fiber artist from New Hampshire, do felting work with renowned local artist Robin Blakney-Carlson and Carol Ingram, a felter from Connecticut, weave with our rising star, Tegan Frisino, and so much more... Check out our package deals: there are full weekend packages, along with single-day packages for Friday and Saturday classes and events. Of course, you can come just to day-time classes. Call us for more information at 518-696-2400 or register online or by phone. Go to http://www.adirondackfolkschool.org/afs/index.php?m=FiberEx for more details about the event.

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Belated Happy Valentines Day to everyone…Hope all of you had a wonderful day. It is a day of flowers and candy and all sorts of wonderful things. If you are trying to watch your weight and eat healthy, we hope you were able to accomplish that and enjoy the day also. We know that this winter has been a definite challenge as far as staying upbeat and focused on what is important to us. We keep getting sidetracked by all the snow and frigid weather we have experienced this year. It can be a time where it is very easy to get off track and just sit in our houses and feel gloomy. However, winter can be a wonderful, beautiful time of the year, if we are positive in our thinking. If you are able to, it is exhilarating to go for a walk, no matter how short it might be. Also, you could try some new healthy recipes that will make you feel satisfied that you have overcome the winter doldrums without losing any progress that you have made in your mission to eat healthier and help on achieving our weight loss goals. At our meetings, our group likes to have an impromptu round table discussion of what we have done or will do to keep

us on the path to being healthier and happier. We learn many things with these discussions and listening to food recipes or items that someone has tried over the week. For example, this past week one of our members, Janet Witts, brought in samples of various types of dried sweet potatoes . They were very delicious and much healthier than a bag of potato chips. Every month at our meetings our members receive special recognition and certificates for accomplishing weight losses during the month. For the month of January we are proud to announce our winners: Best Loser of the Month – Peg Mesnik – She received a charm and a certificate for her accomplishment Certificates of Loss – Jane Smith, Janet Witts, Peg Mesnick Congratulations on the great work!!! We would like to welcome anyone who would like to attend a meeting to see what TOPS is about and how TOPS and the support of your fellow members and yourself can reach the goals you aspire to meet. We meet every Wednesday night at the United Methodist Church in Northville in the Youth Room upstairs. Weigh In is from 5:30 to 6:00 pm and our meeting is immediately after weigh in time. We would enjoy having you join us for a meeting. Hope to see you there….


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Adirondack Folk School Schedule for March 2014

51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846(518) 696-2400 www.adirondackfolkschool.org

All classes are held at the Adirondack Folk School unless otherwise noted.

Saturday March 1Build an Observation Bluebird Nest Box with Dan Green. #629-0301. 9am-1pm. Tuition $50. Member tuition $45. Materials fee $25.

Sunday March 2Art Felt Collage with Robin Blakney-Carlson. #528-0302. 9am-4pm. Tuition $95. Member tuition $85. Materials fee $15.

Saturday March 8Precious Metal Clay Exploration with Nancy Miller. #468-0308. 9am-5pm. Tuition $110. Member tuition $100. Materials fee $78.

Saturday March 8Gourd Purse with Carol Maher. #574-0308. 9am-4pm. Tuition $95. Member tuition $85. Materials fee $20.

Saturday& Sunday, March 8 & 9Make a Tomahawk with Joseph Szilaski. #649-0308. 2 days. 9am-4pm. Tuition $230. Member tuition $210. Materials fee $55.

Sunday March 9Beginning Bluegrass Banjo with Mac Petrequin. #590-0309. 1am-4pm. Tuition $50. Member tuition $45.

Sunday-Friday, March 9-14Making a Longbow with Mac Barry Keegan. #612-

0309. 6 days. 9am-4pm. Tuition $570. Member tuition $510. Materials fee $48.

Saturday, March 15Introduction to Carving Tools and Their Use with Walt LeClair. #514-0315. 9am-4pm. Tuition $95. Member tuition $85.

Saturday & Sunday, March 15&16Shades of Nature with Teresa Breuer . #464-0315. 2 half days. 9am-12pm. Tuition $95. Member tuition $85. Materials fee $85.

Saturday & Sunday, March 15&16Lace Shawls with Tegan Frisino. #606-0315. 2 days. 9am-4pm. Tuition $190. Member tuition $170. Materials fee $25.

Sunday March 16Beaded Earrings with Susan Havens. #558-0316. 9am-4pm. Tuition $95. Member tuition $85. Materials fee $15.

Saturday March 22Introduction to Lampworking with Renee Kingsley. #564-0322. 9am-1pm. Tuition $70. Member tuition $60. Materials fee $20.

Saturday March 22Backyard Maple Sugaring with Mark Mayhew. #482-0322. 9am-12pm. Tuition $50. Member tuition $45.

Saturday & Sunday, March 22&23Bushel Basket “Sampler”with Barbara Boughton. #560-0323. 9am-4pm. Tuition $190. Member tuition $170. Materials fee $35.

Saturday March 23Light Up Your Life with John Kingsley. #547-0323. 9am-4pm. Tuition $95. Member tuition $85. Materials fee $25.


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SVAN to Present Blues Singer “Little Toby Walker” “Little Toby Walker” will be back to perform for the Sacandaga Region on March 22nd at 6 PM at the Northville Methodist Church. He has entertained our audiences in the past to great reviews “If he doesn’t get them with his phenomenal guitar playing or catchy songs, he gets them with his wonderful stories. True entertainers have an engaging spirit that puts a smile on your face. Arlo Guthrie has it, David Bromberg has it, and so does Toby” John Platt Host of Sunday Morning Breakfast at WFUV Internationally and nationally acclaimed Toby Walker has been hailed as a roots music finger style guitar wizard who has toured the US, England, Wales, France, Germany, Belgium and Holland. Walker has been featured in the New York Times, the London Sunday Times, the London BBC, Sirius-XM radio and was the 1st place recipient of the International Blues Challenge Award - Solo division - given out by the Blues Foundation in Memphis TN. Join us at 5:15 for a delicious light meal and desserts prepared by the Methodist Men’s and Women’s groups. Admission is $12 (Member discount price $10) Children are always free at SVAN music events when accompanied by an adult.

Sunday March 23Animal Tracking: Nature’s Morning News with Dan Yacobellis. #622-0323. 9am-4pm. Tuition $95. Member tuition $85.

Saturday March 29Build a Rustic Birdhouse with Don Polunci. #504-0329. 9am-12pm. Tuition $50. Member tuition $45. Materials fee $10.

Saturday March 29Impressionist Landscapes with Kathryn Greenwold. #484-0301. 9am-4pm. Tuition $135. Member tuition $125. Materials fee $5.


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School Newsby Mr. R. W. Teetz,

Superintendent

($2.50 as of 2/17/2014)

Edinburg Family and Friends,

We hoped you enjoyed the February break along with the snow days. I hope that we will be spared any additional snow days in the month of March. It’s hard to believe that we are half way through this school year. As I walk through the building, I see our students working hard every day and they are consistently mastering their lesson at grade level. Congratulations to Brytney Moore for an excellent performance at the Capital Region Spelling Bee, held at Proctor’s Theater on February 11, 2014. We are very proud of Brytney for her accomplishments. We would also like to thank Mrs. Patricia Colson for coordinating and being the official emcee for our long standing

Spelling Bee tradition over the last ten years. She has stepped down from coordinating this fun regional activity and has passed it on to another teacher.Our second quarter marking period has ended. Listed are the students who achieved 85-90% for Honor Roll and 90% or higher for High Honor Roll. Congratulations to all!Basketball season is underway. Mr. Moore, Mr. Sitts, and Mr. Mylott hold practices 3 days per week with two groups of players; 3/4 graders and 5/6 graders. Their first game will be held on February 28 @ 4:15 p.m. at Lake Pleasant school. Go Eagles!And Let’s Go Warm Weather!


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by Mrs. Michelle Ellis In reading, we are learning so many interesting facts about the foundations of our country and our government. In our latest module, we read about The War of 1812. Our class learned about some of the important people in our history such as James Madison, Dolley Madison, Mary Pickersgill, and Francis Scott Key. We also studied ancient Greek and Asian civilizations. We were able to have an understanding of their countries, government, and beliefs. Learning about the Greek gods and goddesses was intriguing for the children. Several students brought in books from home and also visited local libraries in search of books on Greek mythology that related to our lessons. I was pleased to watch my students take such an interest in this topic.

Second Quarter Honor Roll 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade Isabella Edwards Kailyn Ginter Jaycee Frasier Killian Evans Connor Frasier Daniel VanNostrand Kaydince Williams-LaBrake Jade Wadsworth Ariyana Jewels Dominick Wadsworth

Second Quarter High Honor Roll 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Intermediate 6th Grade Landon Frasier Ethan Moore Mykenzie Meredith Tyler Malone Mya Fava Karissa Ginter Brytney Moore

The Student of the Month for January

January character education focused on -TRUSTWORTHINESS.

Noah Orr – First GradeLiam Brooks – Second GradeAriyana Jewels – Third GradeKailyn Ginter – Fourth GradeJoey Allen – Fifth GradeTyler Malone – IntermediateBrytney Moore – Sixth Grade

In math, we have been working on place values. The Common Core has been extremely challenging for us in the second grade. We are learning new ways to decompose numbers and different ways to skip count. The children have been trying their very best and our families have been working very hard at home to help their children understand the material. Kudos to ALL; I am so proud of you! Hip Hip Hooray for the 100th Day! Recently, the second grade students enjoyed activities around the 100th day of school. In one day, the students read 100 short stories, each completed 100 math facts, completed a 100 piece puzzle, and even had a snack that totaled 100 pieces. The students and their families also created 100 piece projects that were displayed in the hallway. Students glued 100 items to a poster board. I would like to thank all the families for sending in their projects. We had so much fun counting and comparing the collections. Have a safe March, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Mrs. Ellis’ second grade class.


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Piano Tuning & Repair-ing. Player piano rebuilding. Estimates. Reasonable rates. Call George McCleery at 863-6478.

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Seasoned Firewood For Sale 1-10 cord log lengths $100/cord delivered North shore - Day - Edinburg - Northville 863-7090

Wanted: 1 or 2 cemetery plots in Batchlerville Cem-etery. 863-2062

FREE 2 AKC Registered Tea Cup Yorkies Puppies male and female to a new good home, They have cur-rent shorts and play along with children and other ani-mals. contact ([email protected]) for more information.

2 1/2 ton premium wood pellets. $190.00 a ton or $4.00 a bag. Call 696-3317 For Sale - Snowmobile 1999 Skidoo SE Touring Edition $2,250 For informa-tion call, 518-729-7334 Artic Cat -7 , 3 cylinder engine, complete with com-puter and wiring, #4VF045SNW4Y120608 $450. Call 696-2681 82 Olds Tornado, leather interior, nice car, needs TLC. $4,500. Call 696-2681 Bugatti, fiberglass body speedster, fits VW chasse . $600. Call 696-2681 Old Style brake shoe riveting tool. $75. Call 696-2681

Starter - generator - tester - lathe, one unit $200. Call 696-2681

grandchildren but understand his need to advocate for mom until the end. Dad is there for us when we need him and was there for us last weekend. I love you Dad! After our visit with Dad, we moved across Florida and down the west coast. We saw 3 different couples that we have not seen for a very long time, caught up on each others past, and moved forward like there was no interruption of time. True friends last a lifetime! Speaking of which, I reached out on FB to family and friends last night. This morning I woke up to overwhelming prayers and encouragement. As I have done often in the past few days I started to cry. These tears are healing tears. We are blessed by our friends and family. We are blessed to be in this beautiful place in the Everglades. No matter how bad things seem to be there is always a positive side. You are all shoveling snow and I am about to go for a long walk in the Florida sunshine. As I typed that last sentence I felt a smile widen across my face myself, but I will not boast anymore. I am sorry but I needed that. Hug your family and enjoy the winter weather land called The Great Sacandaga Lake!

TOPS 1005 TOPS doesn’t pay celebrities to endorse us, and we don’t promise fixes or promote unrealistic images of the perfect body. TOPS focuses on making small steady lifestyle changes that provide lasting weight loss and better health. We are nonprofit noncommercial. Which means costs are kept low and advertising is not accepted. Our chapters provide a non judgmental place where people learn how they can make changes and get the support they need to reach their goals. Our TOPS members learn to eat better, move more and stay motivated through engaging educational programs that our experts prepare and that volunteers present at weekly meetings. Our KOPS BL was Helen Harrington and the TOPS BL was Hadley Jacobs... Other losers include... Pat Wilcox, Arden Detweiler, and Carmen Durkin. We are in the midst of our ‘Be a winner, Be a loser’ road contest.... Each member earns points by calling a member, staying for a meeting, losing weight/being at or below goal, and bringing in a menu!! We are also doing a marble game with names being picked out of a basket. If you pick a black marble, you get half of the pot! We shared some low fat recipes... Terry Poulin sent a recipe for buffalo cauliflower bites, Carmen Durkin shared her baked Kale chip recipe and Nancy Bassett brought in her ranch

oyster crackers to the group! Losing weight isn’t just about counting calories or what the scale reports. We want to support you as you become more active, change habits and cope with everyday stress. To accomplish this, we at 1005 Northville, have programs and current information to share with you. Lifestyle changes take a lifetime, not a few weeks. Since 1948, TOPS’ philosophy continues to be that ongoing support and accountability, week after week, works best. We know you can do it and we are here for you! Feel free to join us on Tuesdays at the Bradt Building (downstairs meeting room) on Main Street in Northville. The time for our meetings is at 5pm and one meeting is free. For more information, call 863-8389 or visit us at www.tops.org on the web. “See you lighter”.

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I am sitting on my couch gazing out the window enjoying the peace and calm of the early morning. I am feeling anything but calm. I am struggling to write my article on a tablet because I still do not have a laptop. It is one of the many items stolen from our house and you do not realize how much you depend on something until it is gone. I am pecking away with one finger so please forgive my grammar and spelling. I hope to have my new laptop early next week. We ordered a new one after the robbery but when it came it froze up within minutes of trying to set it up. There was a war with Dell to take it back and send out a new one. If we treated our customers the way Dell treated us we would have no work, but I digress. Since early January I feel as if we have been knocked down repeatedly. Currently we are dealing with a personal family issue that has my heart torn to shreds. Sleep eludes Bill and I

and we feel we have no control over anything. Our heart aches for both our boys and as a parent you never stop worrying about your babies. Sometimes you have to make the tough decisions and hand it all over to God. That is why I am watching the seagulls float on the water. I have to remind myself of the positive things that have happened in the past weeks. We were finally able to get out of NY and make it to Florida. My dad arrives at the nursing home at 6:15 every morning. Mom does not change much from visit to visit; she just sleeps more often. It is my dad I worry about as he is weary but committed to his devotion to my mom. I want him to be able to spend time with his grandchildren and great

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