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40 Days for LifeSCHENECTADY – 40 Days for Life Kick-off Rally is Sunday, September 25 at 2pm, at St. Luke’s Church, 1241 State Street, Schenectady. The main speaker is Rev. Brian List, S.O.L.T. The Fall Campaign takes place Sep-tember 25 – November 6 from 7am-7pm outside of Planned Parenthood, 1040 State St., Schenectady. Join us in prayer and fasting for an end to abor-tion. Pray with us at the vigil site. For information or to volunteer, go to www.40daysforlife.com/schenectady or call Viviane at 384-0699. (P)

A Day of Teaching & HealingSCHENECTADY – “Day of Teaching and Healing with Maryann Lacy” on September 24, 9am-3pm at St. Paul the Apostle Church Parish Center, 2777 Albany Street, Schenectady. Bring a bag lunch; beverages provided. Call Bev at 346-5896 for information and registration. Maryann Lacy is the author of “There is Nothing But Love in God” and co-author with Fr. Peter McCall of several books on healing. (P)

Customer Appreciation DayBURNT HILLS – Burnt Hills Farmers Market is having a Customer Appre-ciation Day on Saturday, October 1, 9am-1pm, at the corner of Route 50 and Lake Hill Road. Everyone is welcome! (P)

Pulled Pork DinnerSCOTIA - Perfect for a Fall Saturday night! St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 50 Sacandaga Rd., Scotia, is having its annual Pulled Pork dinner on Sat-urday, September 24, from 4-7pm. Dinner will be served at the Church, or takeouts are available. Adults: $10; seniors: $9; children under age 12: $7. Come join us for a great dinner! (P)

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BURNT HILLS: Fri., Sat. & Sun., 9/23, 9/24 & 9/25; 9am-4pm; 108 Seelye Dr. Multi-family! Household, de-cor, kids bikes, much, much more!!

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Fri., Sept. 30 & Sat., Oct. 1; Lancaster Drive, Glenville. Children’s toys & clothes, sports memorabilia, antiques & general house-hold. Something for every-one!!

GARAGE SALE: Fri., 9/23 & Sat., 9/24, 8am-4pm; Sun., 9/25, 9a-1pm; 68 Jenkins Rd., Burnt Hills. Furniture, rugs, sm. appliances, com-puter printers, laptop com-puter safe (new), digital cam-era w/docking printer, camp-ing equipment, snowshoes, books, 8’ artificial Christmas tree, seasonal wreaths, cloth-ing, household comforters, curtains, much more!!

GLENVILLE: Multi-family Garage Sale: Sat.-Sun., 9/24-9/25, 8 Edmel Road, 9am-4pm. Furniture, house-hold items, toys & more.

CAMPER: ‘08 Keystone, Cougar Lite, 29BHS. Sleeps 10, 4 rear bunks, queen size bed, living area slide-out. Flat screen TV, surround stereo system, Nice! $19K. 371-3277.

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NORTHEAST HOME IMPROVEMENT: Kitchens, decks, additions, garages, porches, siding. High quality work. Professional, insured. Free estimates.Now accepting major credit cards. LARRY CUNNINGHAM, Glenville, NY 399-5896 or 421-1029.

Senior Center Offers TripsCAPITAL REGION – Upcoming trips offered by the Glenville Center Center: Blast Off to Brooklyn on Monday, October 3. Guided 4-1/2 hr. tour in the borough of Brooklyn … pizza, Coney Island and more!! Depart Senior Center at 6:30am; re-turn approx. 8:30pm. Cost: $76/pp members & non-members. A Tribute to Our Veterans Show, Log Cabin at Holyoke, MA, on Wednesday, November 9 (sign up by 10/29). Celebrate our veterans with a fabulous day of music and patriotism! Hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dessert. Depart Senior Center at 9am; return approx. 5:30pm. Cost: $65pp members/$70pp non-members. Christmas Spectacular at Hilton Inn in Troy, NY, on Monday, November 21 (sign up by 11/04). The Christmas tradition continues with the Latshaw Pops Orchestra, singers, and dancers in a holiday variety show. Lunch will be served at 11:30am, followed by show at 1pm. Depart the Senior Center at 10am; return approx. 4:30pm. Cost: $64pp members/$70pp non-members. For additional information on these trips, please call the Glenville Senior Center at 374-0734. (M)

Empty Stocking Project BeginsSARATOGA COUNTY – The Saratoga County Children’s Com-mittee is a nonprofi t organization that helps children and families in Saratoga County. The Empty Stocking Project, one of our most vital and rewarding undertakings, provides holiday gifts and ne-cessities to over 1000 children and teens each year. At the heart of this ambitious endeavor are the many people and organizations that generously sponsor a child each year by purchasing gifts from a child’s “wish list”. If you are willing to sponsor a child, or for more information, please call and leave a voice message at 448-5120 or call Kathy Kelly at 399-6629. Cash donations are also ac-cepted and may be sent to: The Saratoga County Children’s Com-mittee, PO Box 1254, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. (P)

Volunteer Drivers NeededGLENVILLE – The Glenville Senior Center is seeking volun-teer drivers for 3-hr. shifts. For additional information, please call Cindy at 374-0734. (P)

Travel Softball Team Seeks PlayersCAPITAL REGION – Competitive 10U girls travel softball team is seeking players for all positions for upcoming 2012 sea-son. Tryouts to be held at a later date. Call or email for details or to express interest: [email protected] or 986-2312. (P)

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Fabulous Fall Festival: Craft Fair & Farmers Market sponsored by the Women’s League. Snack bar, pumpkin painting, face painting, apple cider, Farmers Market on the lawn and crafters in the pavil-ion at the Italian American Community Center, 257 Washington Ave. Ext., Al-bany. Call 456-IACC (4222) for details. Sun., Sept. 25, 10am-4pm. Free admission. www.italianamerican.com

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Haunted Halloween Evening at the Wilburton InnCAPITAL REGION – North East Paranormal Society is very excited to be hosting the fi rst paranormal Halloween event, at the Historic mansion, the Wilburton Inn, Manchester, VT, Sat-urday, October 29. The evening will begin about 6pm with a meet and greet, fantastic buffet dinner, haunted history of the Manchester/VT area, raffl es, evidence review from previous haunted locations along with our fi ndings obtained during the fi rst two paranormal investigations of the Wilburton Inn. You will get a chance to see actual footage of some of our past cases and the equipment used. Photos, video clips and class A, EVP’s (electronic voice phenomena). The evening will end with a live paranormal investigation with the NEPS team and attendees. Please join NEPS for an event you will not want to miss. For details and admission tickets go to www.northeastparanormal-society.com or call 268-9603. Limited seating. See you there!

Fabulous Fall FestivalALBANY – Craft Fair & Farmers Market sponsored by the Women’s League. Snack bar, pumpkin painting, face paint-ing, apple cider, Farmers Market on the lawn and crafters in the pavilion at the Italian American Community Center, 257 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany. Call 456-IACC (4222) for de-tails. Sun., Sept. 25, 10am-4pm. Free admission. www.itali-anamerican.com (P)

Vendors WantedBURNT HILLS – The Burnt Hills Farmers Market is now tak-ing applications for the 2012 season. Anyone interested can pick up an application during market hours, Saturdays, 9am-1pm, at the corner of Route 50 and Lake Hill Road. Ask for Lynette or Gale. (P)

Treasure Market & Job FairBALLSTON – Living Hope Christian Church is hosting “Field of Hope”, a Treasure Market and Job Fair on Saturday, October 15, from 10am-4pm on Route 50 in the Town of Ballston over-looking Ballston Lake just north of Lakeridge Farm Recreation Center. Crafters, employers, and community organizations are also encouraged to participate. Exhibit space is free but lim-ited. For more information on reserving your space, go to http://www.livinghopeoutreach.com/events.asp or email Louise at [email protected]. (P)


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Finally it is offi cially fall. So far we’ve avoided frost and the tail end of summer has been quite pleasurable weather-wise. The meadows are all ablaze with wild asters and goldenrod…what a show that is! The annuals are fl owering with all the energy they can muster and the lawn seems to be in overdrive. I’m still mowing but not nearly as much as earlier in the season.. It is a chore that I no longer look forward to but it is better that shoveling snow I guess. Soon it will be time for the mower to get a fi nal cleaning and oil change before getting put in the back of the shed for the winter. The seasons just keep rolling along.

This is the time of year that I like to collect seeds from annuals that I want to reproduce next year. At the end of a dry day, I’ll collect the mature seedpods from some of my favorites and put them into envelopes for storage. Cosmos, cleome, marigolds, and my purple amaranthus will all contribute to the collection. I’ll also gather seeds from easy-to-grow perennials like conefl ower, the several varieties of gallardia that my wife Sharon started from seed several years ago and, of course, the black hollyhocks. There is such an abundance of seeds that I like to scatter what I don’t save into outlying areas and down the long driveway. Sometime they come up, sometimes they don’t. When they do it’s always a treat.

Even as they say farewell to the waning season, real gardeners are working away on projects to make next year’s growing season even better than the one just passing. There are bulbs to plant, perennials to divide and shrubs that might need to be relocated. As the season winds down, time can often be found to build new beds for planting next spring. This is the time of year I like to look for bargains as the garden centers discount shrubs and perennials to move them out before winter. Often the plants I get during these fall sales don’t look like much with the leaves falling off as they go into dormancy but, as long as the roots and stems are in good shape, I’m willing to take a chance. Sometimes the bargains are so good that I buy plants that I have no plan for but the price is so good that I can’t pass them up. These plants will often have to spend the winter in their pots while I come up with a plan for them. I’m not afraid to winter-over perennials in pots or balled-in-burlap shrubs or trees. It’s all a question of knowing how to bring them through the harsh winter ahead.

First, scout out a sheltered location. We know that our prevailing wind comes from the west and north. The east facing wall of a garage, shed or even the house is a great spot. The building will block the cold, dry air that can dehydrate our wintering plants. I’ve got a 4’ high retaining wall on the western side of my vegetable garden that works well for this purpose. Parallel to the wall, I’ll dig a trench deep enough to set my potted and balled bargains into. If I happen to have a tree that is so tall that it sticks above the wall, I’ll tip it on its side so the branches are below the top of the wall, protected from the wind. Then, I’ll fi ll around the pots and balls with loose soil and tamp it in. Until winter sends my treasures into complete dormancy, I’ll keep an eye out that they don’t dry out but, with rain such a regular feature this time of year, that’s not of much concern. As early as I can in spring, I’ll fi nd places in my landscape for my fall bargains and plant them (adding bone meal, of course). So now, even though I take advantage of the fall planting season as much as I can, I know I can keep any leftovers safe through winter even if I run short of time this fall. Thanks for the read.

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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to answer me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Sweet mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, after 3 days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Favor granted. K

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to answer me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Sweet mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, after 3 days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Favor granted. C.M.S.

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Annual Harvest Fest & Art ShowSCHENECTADY – The Upper Union Street Schenectady Busi-ness Improvement District (BID) has announced the date for its 6th Annual Harvest Fest & Art Show on Saturday, October 15 from 10am-5pm. The event will celebrate both the 10th anniversa-ry of the founding of the BID and the completion of a major three-year streetscape project designed to complement Upper Union Street’s reputation as a pedestrian friendly, main street shopping district. Artists and gourmet vendors, as well as a limited number of community not for profi t organizations, are invited to partici-pate in the Harvest Fest by contacting BID Executive Director, Nell Burrows at 370-0662. Registration forms are available on line at www.upperunionbid.org. The Upper Union Street Har-vest Fest & Art Show is a participant in the annual Schenectady County Farm & Foliage Festival and MOHU, a weeklong (Octo-ber 8-16) celebration of the arts throughout four counties (Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady and Rensselaer) of the Capital Region. The event will include an art show, gourmet marketplace, pony rides and other activities for children, music, retail specials. (P)

Emergency Food PantrySARATOGA COUNTY – Karyl’s Kupboard - Emergency Food Pantry is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-3-pm. Must be a Saratoga County Resident. Please bring ID and proof of address. Located at CAPTAIN Youth and Family Ser-vices, 5 Municipal Plaza, Suite 3, Clifton Park. (A)

Seeking CraftersBURNT HILLS – Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake O’Rourke Middle School PTA is accepting applications from crafters for its 33rd annual Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, November 5, from 10am-4pm. The event takes place in the middle school cafeteria and two gymnasiums, and 7’x12’ spaces are available on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. Crafters are required to have a NYS Tax ID and display it the day of the event. Please visit our website [email protected] and click on “Craft Fair” to down-load the application, or call 885-6754 for more information. (A)


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1. Think Safety First. Always use a solid, quality ladder to reach your gutters. Safety glasses and gloves are a good idea, too. And watch out for power lines.

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Luxury Home Decor Begins On the Floor(MS) -- While big-ticket renovations may not fi t your budget these days, there are still plenty of improvements that can offer a dramatic impact without emptying your wallet.

“Start from the ground up when considering cost-effective changes that make a big impact,” says Linda Jacobs, a design expert from Nourison, a leading manufacturer of quality area rugs and broadloom. “Cosmetic changes such as a beautiful area rug on the fl oor can give the impression that you’ve altered your entire living space. Available in any price range, a new rug can instantly transform a room.”

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* Use area rugs to separate spaces or tie rooms togeth-er where large expanses of hardwood fl oors do not make for a cozy, inviting space. Using a larger area rug can make a space appear larger.

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* Experiment with color. Choose your favorite color palette. Once your rug is in place, you’ll have several colors to use to match when introducing small accent pieces throughout your room.

* Texture, Texture, Texture. Even solid colors can become interesting because of their texture. Natural wools from fl at-weave to plush, wool blended with pure silk or today’s high tech synthetics, plus shags and novelty yarns are just some of the many choices of constructions with different textures. Additionally, many of today’s best handmade and even machine-made area rugs feature hand carving for additional textural appeal.

* Don’t be afraid of patterns. Adding geometric patterns can take a traditional setting and make it appear more modern, while fl oral patterns and Persian designs have a more tradi-tional appeal. In today’s fashion forward rug selections, many of the traditional patterns are revitalized in newer color palettes so a traditional rug can have a totally new appeal.

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How to maintain your whirlpool tubWhen remodeling bathrooms, some homeowners prefer to add special features that give the room a spa-like feel. A whirlpool tub is one such feature that can help transform an ordinary bathroom into a relaxing oasis.

Whirlpool tubs have many benefi ts, which have helped the industry become a billion-dollar business. Massage and water therapy can be instrumental in reducing stress and easing tired muscles. Some people depend on a soaking bath with rejuvenating water jet propulsion as part of a sports rehab regiment or to alleviate pain associated with arthritis.

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* One of the plagues of any appliance that houses water is hard water. This can form scaling that may damage the internal components of the motor and water jets. Testing to see the hard-ness level of water may be a wise decision. This way a water softening system can be added to the home, which will also benefi t when doing laundry or running the dishwasher.

* Many whirlpool tubs list items that should not be used in the water while bathing. These may include sudsing bubble bath powders or scented oil additions, each of which may form a fi lm inside of the system, causing it to malfunction. Be sure to read the users’ manual prior to fi rst use or before introducing anything foreign to the tub.

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Don’t be afraid of patternMany homeowners want to introduce pattern to their rooms but don’t know where to start. They may wonder if two patterns match or how to determine scale. It may take a little practice, but using pattern is easier than one may think.

Nothing adds visual interest to a room more than pattern and color. While homeowners may have the knack with color, they may shy away from pattern. Individuals can trust their instincts -- they’re usually right. For those who have mastered pattern with their wardrobes, it’s time to try out some pattern in home design.

Varying pattern size adds dimension to a room. Not every pattern should be the same size and variety, otherwise things can look too matched and staged. Try varying patterns of similar colors but experiment with size. For example, place a largely patterned area rug on the fl oor. An otto-man may feature a medium-sized pattern. Mix things up by alternating throw pillows in a fl oral or paisley print with subtle stripes. However, make sure the texture of the fabrics match. Gauzy curtains with heavy chenille pillows may clash.

When selecting patterned items, choose similarly colored items. This way even if the fabrics or patterns aren’t exactly the same, they’ll look cohesive through color. For a room to feel a bit more upbeat, consider complimentary opposite colors. If you prefer a more restful atmosphere, try a palette of colors from the same family. Just vary the intensity of the shades.

Homeowners who have gained some pattern confi dence may want to strike out on their own to create a room that is unique. Those who still need a little help may want to consider taking the path of designers before them. There are certain patterns and fabrics that have already been established as working together for certain design styles. Here are a few.

* American Southwest: Navajo patterns are at the forefront of this design style and can be used on upholstery or pillows. Use a smaller-scale stripe on window treatments. Solid-shaded throw pillows in a complementary color to the Navajo pattern will coordinate well.

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A home equity loan or line of credit are common ways to pay for home renovations. A home equity loan can be used for a number of things, including paying education expenses or buying luxury items. Oftentimes, a homeowner chooses to borrow against the equity in the homes to make improvements that will increase the value of the property.

A home equity loan is also known as a second mortgage. Ho-meowners borrow money by leveraging the equity in their homes. Equity is the amount of ownership value a homeowner has in a property. It is calculated by subtracting the unpaid mortgage balance and other debts on the home from the prop-erty’s fair market value. It’s important to note that some home values decrease during times of economic downturn. There-fore, homeowners should do their homework prior to starting any improvements to determine if a home equity loan is a good idea.

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According to national color expert Kate Smith, homeowners are taking steps to express their personalities by adding color to everything from their roofs to their entry doors to their win-dow frames.

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“With their minds on sustainability and their eye on good design, many homeowners are in-vesting in color as a way to express themselves and reinvent their current homes,” says Smith. “Simonton offers exterior window frame colors of brick red, pine green, bronze, driftwood and chocolate that perfectly match up with the earthy colors homeowners gravitate to for their home exteriors. These same colors can be drawn out further on trim elements of the home along with being component colors of the roof and entry door.”

Along with offering colorful exteriors on their replacement window frame exteriors, Simonton also offers the same colors on new construction windows so homeowners can build with color confi dence right from the start.

“A window is like a two-sided canvas,” says Smith. “The colors on the frame exteriors enhance the home’s overall appearance from the street. And then when you get inside and select stylish woodgrain frame interiors and premium hardware fi nishes, you’re adding beauty to the room settings. That’s a ‘win-win’ experience for any homeowner.”

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“If adding rooms or fi nishing the basement, for example, take a look at the most energy effi cient materials and methods,” says Todd Blyth at Nudura, a company that has spearheaded an advanced version of the insulated concrete form (ICF), as well as do-it-yourself materials. “The newest renovation method, called Nudura Insulation Technology, is ideal to insulate foundation walls, inner and outer walls, plus fl at, or cathedral ceilings.

“For both interior and exterior walls, you use a shiplap system of expanded polystyrene (EPS), which allows large 4 X 8 foot sheets of this foam to be installed without any gaps for air leakage. It’s easy to cut, easy to install, and the performance value is up to R-14. Drywall can then be attached directly to the embedded fastening strip allowing the electrical wiring to be easily run.”

Occupant comfortSuperior insulation will reduce home heating costs and it will also prevent excessive noise, drafts, and unexpected cold spots from room to room.

In response to energy conservation, environmental re-sponsibility and consumer demand, construction prac-tises have advanced signifi cantly in North America over the past few years. Today, for example, people are building their homes with insulated concrete forms, not wood, and very recently, similar eco-effi ciency possible (www.nudura.com) for home renovations.

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One of the decisions a homeowner will have to make when thinking about large renovations to a home is who will be their general contractor. A general contractor will coordinate with subcontractors and make sure the job gets done on time and within budget. There’s no magic answer regarding how to choose a GC. However, many construction professionals recommend getting a referral from someone you trust. Perhaps there is a family member or friend that used a GC with a very good track record. Another place to turn is to an architect you may be using on the project. He or she will have worked with individuals in the past and may be able to recommend a trusted GC.

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Before beginning a home improvement project, homeowners can take the following things into consideration.

* Personal fi nances: It sounds simple, but homeowners must examine their fi nances before starting a home improvement project. Just be-cause a bank will loan out money for a project doesn’t mean the project is affordable. Homeowners should compare their monthly expenses with their incomes, and then determine what’s left that might be able to go toward a project. Monthly expenses include everything from gro-ceries to mortgage payments. When the comparison between monthly expenses and monthly income has been made, homeowners can get a grasp of just what they can and cannot afford.

* Credit score: Many homeown-ers fi nance home improvement projects with loans from the bank. Particularly in the current econo-

my when banks are being forced to tighten lending requirements, se-curing such loans isn’t easy. Homeowners with signifi cant credit card debt should eliminate such debt before beginning a project. Doing so serves multiple purposes. First and foremost, eliminating outstanding debt will free up more money to allocate toward the project. Eliminat-ing debt will also make loan applicants more attractive to prospective creditors, increasing their chances of securing a loan and a lower inter-est rate.

* The project’s priority: Budgeting a home improvement project also involves being honest as to just how necessary the project is. For ex-ample, a man cave might be a dream project, but should it be a priority over other things around the house? If wear and tear is taking its toll on the roof, for instance, the money going toward the man cave should probably be allocated to replacing the roof instead. If a project is low on the priority list but high on the want list, re-examine those projects higher up on the priority list to determine if they are more deserving of immediate attention and funds than vanity projects.

* Overrun costs: Not every home improvement project will come in at or under budget. Many, in fact, go over budget due to a host of factors. Homeowners should not be caught off guard when a project goes over budget. Instead, plan for the project to go over budget and expect such frustration. Allocate extra money in the original budget for overrun costs. This will reduce stress and frustration, and if the project comes in under budget, then there’s extra money when the project is completed. FH119218

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If you cannot wait any longer to make some much needed changes in your home, you are not alone. Americans are once again getting ready to begin the home improvement process. This pent-up energy often begins in the kitchen, a room that gets a lot of wear and tear but also seems to go out of fashion more quickly these days.

This time around, you will be more cautious like many consum-ers are with their choices and costs ... and yet you want to make observable changes.

The most obvious change is installing a new countertop. Re-member that countertops represent 30 percent of the color in any kitchen. Create new excitement by simply replacing your tired, scratched or stained counter surface with one made from the latest generation of premium laminate.

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These lighter, less patterned laminate designs are perfect for today’s hectic lifestyle. In fact, the new cost-effi cient counter-top can be installed within a few hours and without disrupting family life. They also give an existing kitchen the promise of a

whole new look that’s universally appealing. That equals a big change for small change.

All of these new designs are available in a new surface effect of a lower matte-gloss sheen that seems almost glazed. The “Glaze” texture is actually a layering of matte features over a glaze of semi-gloss. This creates a timeworn result that is less refl ective and more restrained. It’s a perfect balance for the so-phisticated dramatic materials that are part of today’s kitchen: stainless steel, chrome, copper, and even glass.

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* Swap out your old ceiling light fi xture and install under cabinet lighting as well. A little light can make a dramatic difference.

* Change your sink or sinks. Consider a new Wilsonart(R)HD(R) sink when adding a laminate countertop. These sinks were designed to be mounted to a laminate surface.

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Flood Damage? Make your house shine like new againwith a Prusky Pressure Wash! Call 378-7136 for a

Free Estimate or visit online at PruskyServices.Com Schenectady County Chamber Member

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PRESSURE WASHINGPRESSURE WASHING

PLUMBING/HEATINGPLUMBING/HEATINGELECTRICALELECTRICAL

JOE CARACCIOLO ELECTRICLicensed Master ElectricianFully Insured • 399-8563

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HONEST AND RELIABLE PLUMBINGTop Quality Installations & Repairs

Evening and Weekend Appointments Avail.Fully Insured. ARKservices (518) 374-2542

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Licensed, Professional

399-6808(C)

214-4082Full Time Plumber on Staff

RemodelingCustom Home Building

ExcavationTrenchless Underground Technology

Family Business... Since 1975www.bellamys.com

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CUSTOM PAINTING40 yrs. service. Comm./Res. Fully Ins.

Paper removal, pressure washing, staining.Free est. Neat & reliable. 885-7009

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MIKE’S REMODELINGRoofing - Slate Repair - Siding - Windows

Doors - Porches - Kitchens & Baths.Lead certified. 378-2859

(C)

ACE Plumbing of NY, Inc.Licensed and Insured Master Plumber

Water Heaters. Faucet and Toilet Repairs.Call 368-0788 & Get $25 off any Service Call!

www.aceplumbingny.com (C)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS/UPGRADESInt./Ext. Electrical, Plumbing & Remodeling

Generac Authorized Sales & Service20+ Yrs. exp. Fully ins. Bill 399-2991

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Samantha and Sarah need a good and loving forever home. They have always been together and need to be adopted together. They are sweet, calm and roughly 10 yrs. old with long lives to live. Please call 518-281-7395 for more information on these beautiful and lov-ing girls. Visit H.O.P.E. online at www.hopean-imalrescue.org for vol-unteering, fostering and low cost spay/neu-ter info and to view oth-er pets looking for loving homes.

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CELLARS • CAMPS BARNS • HOUSES:We repair, replace, jack up and level walls, sills, ceilings, roofs, footings, floors and decks. Free estimates. 584-7422

FALL CLEAN UP: Mowing, edging, raking and removal of leaves, brush and unwanted items. Mulch delivered and spread. Call Doug for cheap estimate, 248-8711.

MATH TUTOR for High School students. Experienced tutor (math teacher for 25+ yrs.) provides help for high school students. SAT/ACT, Regents exams, homework support. 221-4836

T.L.C. REMODELING: One call does it all. Home inspec-tions, plumbing, electrical, masonry, decks, kitchens, baths, replacement windows, roofing. Fully insured, over 30 yrs. experience. 374-1616

PERSONAL TOUCH EMBROIDERY SPARTAN SALE: Saturday, October 1, at Burnt Hills Farmers Mar-ket. We’ll take 10% off your entire Spartan purchase. We have clearanced and discon-tinued items, as well as a full line of 2011 apparel and ac-cessories. If we don’t have it, we can probably get it! The market is located at the cor-ner of Route 50 and Lake Hill Road. No sales before 9am.

OLD APPLIANCES andFURNITURE REMOVEDfrom your HOME or BUSI-NESS. Small or Large jobs. CLEAN OUTS. Call BILL THE JUNKMAN at 664-7488. Credit cards accepted.

DOUG’S STRIP & WAX: $60 Due to the economic times, I am slashing my price in half to make your kitchen floor look new again! Guaranteed!! Customer references avail. Over 25 yrs. experience. Doug 370-2631.

ROOFING - Specializing in architectural, 3 tab, metal, cedar shakes & repairs. Free estimate. Call 378-6298

Get the Job Done Right! All Roofing & Repairs. Roofing, Painting, Porches, Decks, Chimney Repair/Re-build. Specializing in Slate Roof Repair. Free Est. Ins. Ron Bellrose Roofing & Contracting 346-614010% off with this ad!

Life Maid Simple for Hurricane and Flood Victims GLENVILLE – Life Maid Simple will be accepting dona-tions of cleaning products and cleaning materials for the entire month of September! We know cleaning, and can help victims get started with clean up by donating cleaning products and ma-terials. We will deliver the items to hurricane and fl ood victims during the entire month in the hardest hit areas. The following items are needed: disinfectant cleaners, bleach, laundry deter-gent, Windex, dish soap, paper towels, mops, brooms, wet/dry vacuums, microfi ber cloths, sponges, and spray bottles. These items can be used or new. We have had many people call us looking for cleaning products and materials. They have told us many people are donating food, clothing and money however they are in desperate need of cleaning products and materials. Our shop is located at: 434 Saratoga Rd, Glenville, NY 12302. Hours are Mon.-Fri., 8am-3pm, and we will have an outdoor drop box. For more information please call us at (518) 384-DUST. (A)


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8 1/2 ACRES. APPROVED BUILDING SITE. Mont-gomery County. $39,900 or $29,900 cash. Surveyed. Perc tested. 518-725-6585.

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RENTALSSCOTIA-GLENVILLEFor rent. 3 BR manufactured home, large deck, no pets, off street parking, storage shed. $750/mo. + sec. 377-4519

NEW VICTORIAN STYLE condo. 1 lg. BR. C/A, gas heat, priv. pkng, billiard room, laundry room, storage room. Pets ok. $850+.rent with op-tion to buy. Cohoes/ Latham. 389-5253

FOR LEASE/RENT: Retail/Office Space, Scotia, NY. Call 518-369-6438 for details.

SCOTIA APARTMENT: Suitable for one. Off-street parking (garage available), porch. Quiet neighborhood. No pets. No smoking. $650. 346-8442

OUTSIDE AND COVERED STORAGE AVAILABLE: Scotia, NY. Call 518-424-7309 for details.

REAL ESTATEMIDDLE GROVE: A “must see” 3+BR log home w/att. 2C gar. on 5 acres. Features a huge LR w/FP, new hickory kit. w/stainless & granite, IG pool, private & tranquil. Re-duced to $439,900. Call Eileen MacIntosh, Purdy Realty LLS 448-6257 or 384-1117.

GLENVILLE TERRACE: 389 Saratoga Rd., Glenville, NY 12302. Now taking applica-tions for Senior Citizens, age 62, income eligible basic rent. Modern, safe, convenient. One bedroom apartments include carpeting, range, refrigerator, heat, hot water, on-site laundry, trash pickup, off-street parking. For more details, please call 399-2696; TDD Relay (800) 662-1220

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PART-TIME HELP WANTED for small eco-friendly cleaning company, Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-2:30pm; hours & days are flexible. Please call 817-2948

DRIVER- CLASS B with HazMat & Tanker endorse-ment. Great pay & benefits. John Ray & Sons. 272-4432 or www.johnray.com

YRC IS HIRING drivers! This is a great opportunity for a full-time driving career with a first rate cmpany! Excellent wages, benefits, pension! Al-bany location. CDL-A w/ Combo and Hazmat. 1 yr. T/T exp. 21 yoa req. EOE-M/F/D/V. APPLY: www.yrcw.com/careers.

MOVIE EXTRAS TO stand in the background.Experienced not required. Earn up to $200/ day. 877-432-5229º

BRITE BEGINNINGS looking for Pre-school head teacher, toddler head teacher. Minimum 2 years ex-perience. Also looking for floater/ fill-in. Call 383-3933

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1965 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE: Diamond blue, 390 V8 engine, auto, am/fm radio, ps/pb, pwr. seat & pwr. antenna, 81,000 orig. miles. $15,900 or best offer. 664-4052.

JUNK CARS WANTED º $100- $500 for cars, trucks. Cash. Free pick-up. 365-3368

Wanted: Cars/Trucks. Buying unwanted cars, trucks,equip. junks, rusted out, broken. Paying $175 & up. 366-5016

$ CARS WANTED $ We buy cars and trucks. Looking to sell a car or truck? Give us a call. Best prices paid. 347-2277

‘99 FORD TAURUS. One owner. 48K miles. Exc. cond. Asking $3995. ‘07 Jeep Commander, 59K miles. V6, auto. Loaded. Exc. cond. $15,995. 638-8826 AUTOS WANTED:

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Getting more for your money is a popular trend among consum-ers. As economic uncertainty reigns, smart consumers are looking for the best values in an effort to get the most out of each and every dollar they spend.

One of the best ways to stretch a dollar is to take better care of your vehicle. Buying a home and fi nancing a college education are perhaps the only times many consumers will spend more mon-ey than they do when purchasing a vehicle. But unlike a home or an education, few people take their vehicles seriously, all too often avoiding vehicle maintenance that can greatly increase a car or truck’s life expectancy.

Drivers who want to keep their cars going strong for years to come can do so in a handful of ways.

* Prevent, prevent, prevent. Preventive maintenance might seem like a boring way to spend a weekend morning or afternoon, but the efforts will be well worth it. Oil changes and fi lter replace-ments are quick and easy jobs but pay major dividends over the long haul. Drivers who aren’t comfortable performing these tasks themselves need not worry about costly trips to the mechanic. Routine jobs like an oil change or air fi lter replacement are rela-tively inexpensive, and today’s vehicles can go much longer be-tween oil changes and fi lter replacements. Each vehicle manufac-turer is different, so drivers should consult their owner’s manual and adhere to the recommended maintenance schedule.

* Stay balanced. Balanced tires are tires that will last longer. But an out of balance tire will not only shorten the life of tires, it can also do damage to the rest of the vehicle while simultaneously making riding in the car much less comfortable. When a tire is properly balanced, its mass is uniformly distributed around the axle, making for a smooth, vibration-free ride. However, an out of balance tire shortens the life expectancy of suspension com-ponents, including bearings and shocks. Repairs that result from an unbalanced tire can prove costly. Should a vibration occur as the vehicle accelerates (typically, this vibration will be noticeable when the car reaches speeds of 40-45 mph), chances are the tires are not properly balanced.

* Look good, feel good. The credo of “look good, feel good” isn’t only applicable to humans. In fact, a car that looks good likely feels good as well. Washing and waxing a car regularly helps avoid rust under the carriage and in the wheel wells. The longer a car goes between washes, the more likely it is to rust, and the paint is likely to corrode as well. There is no quick fi x to either of these problems, but preventive maintenance, like routinely washing and waxing the vehicle, can keep these potentially menacing issues from ever rearing their rusty heads. Preventing rust and corrosion is also a good way to ensure a car’s resale value does not diminish over time.

* Get out and drive. Cars that spend most of their life in stop-and-go traffi c likely won’t last as long as those that routinely get out and go. That’s because city driving with lots of stopping and going is very taxing on an engine. On a highway, air fl ow to the radiator, oil fl ow to the engine and everything that makes a car run is much more consistent, reducing the stress on the engine as a result. Con-stantly accelerating and decelerating is hard on an engine, while the consistent speeds of highway driving offer a welcome respite to the engine. City dwellers should get out and drive their car on a highway at least once a month for no less than 30 minutes. This is also a good way to get rid of potentially harmful condensation that can negatively impact engine performance.

When looking to get more for your money, one of the best ways to do so is to take better care of the car sitting in your driveway.

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Fundraiser for AIDS ProjectTROY - A Fundraiser for St. Peter’s African AIDS Project will be held on Friday, September 23, 7pm, at Irish Mist, 2nd Street in Troy. Frank Jaklitsch and Friends. Donation: $10. (A)

Looking for VeteransGLENVILLE – Wanted: A lot of good men & women who have served our country in combat, hostile fi re and imminent danger duty. All current members of the Armed Forces and Veterans of combat related military service are invited to join our Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4660 (Mayfair-Glenville). Qualifying dates of military service are stated in your DD214 (separation document). In the absence of the DD214, Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger Pay can be estab-lished through your pay records. If you choose to join us, the Post will pay for your fi rst year’s dues! We meet at the East Glenville Firehouse at 7pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. For more information, please contact Larry Zeglen at 399-7559 or Bob Bishop 399-9249. Visit our website at www.vfwpost4660.com (A)

Craft Fair FundraiserGALWAY/BALLSTON SPA – Galway Athletic Booster Club will be hosting its fi rst annual Holiday Craft show to fund Galway Sports for the 2011/2012 season. Seeking quality Crafters for the Craft Show, which will be held December 3 from 9am-4pm at the Milton Community Center Ballston Spa. Rent a 10x10 booth for $50. No buy/sell venders allowed. Deadline: Octo-ber 1. Interested crafters please call Laura at 763-7579. (A)

Help Your Neighbor in NeedSO. SARATOGA COUNTY – Shirley has hardly been out of her home for 6 years because her husband has Parkinson’s and cannot be left alone. She is his sole caregiver and it is important to her that Jim remains in familiar surroundings. She needs someone from the Care Links program to come by and visit with him. Can you give a few hours a week to help her get to the store and the library? Please call the Care Links Program if you are willing to give a little of your time giving back to others who are needy, 399-3262. (A)

2012 Entertainment Books SCOTIA – The St. Vincent DePaul Society, a charitable organization who gives temporary help to people in need, are selling 2012 Entertainment Books. You can get yours by calling Joe at 399-5395, Carm at 399-8761 or Marion at 399-3043. A great value at only $30! We thank you for your support in helping us to help others!! (A)

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