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Many claims are cut and dry, here is an example: While backing yourcar out of a parking spot you do not see a car driving by and hit theother vehicle causing thousands of dollars in property damage to theother vehicle, and injuring the passenger. This is a claim and should bereported right after calling for medical help for the injured passengerand filing a police report on the incident.

Sometimes it is less clear if you should file a claim, here is an example:You break a side window on your car when a rock from yourlawnmower is kicked out and hits the vehicle. There is no deductableon your glass coverage but the window is only $85.00 to repair if youpay out of pocket at the local glass shop. In this instance you mightconsider not having a claim on your insurance history for the next 3 to5 years potentially raising your rates.

The insurance industry is confusing because many companies havetheir own guidelines for when a customer calls in to talk about apotential claim. We have seen inquiry's treated as claims even whenno money was paid by the carrier. As an independent agency we areable to have a conversation and help you decide the best course ofaction to take when facing a potential claim. Please give The LydenGroup Insurance Agency a call. We offer auto, home, life, and businessinsurance; put us to work for you.

Best wishes from: Steve Lyden, Peter Fowler, Wendy McCullough, LoriOstrander and Peter Lyden

The Lyden Group LLC • Insurance Agency

“TO CLAIM OR NOT TO CLAIM”THAT IS THE QUESTION

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COHOES CITY HALL(97 MOHAWK ST.)City Hall (97 Mohawk St.) wasdedicated on September 25,1895. The land on which it wasbuilt was once the PeterHarmony estate. A design forthe building was selected fromentries submitted to the CityHall Commission, but the publicopposed their choice, preferringthe second place design,submitted by J.C. Holland andCo. The Commission ultimatelydecided in favor of the people’schoice. The building is a fineexample of Norman Gothicarchitecture, with a Gothic

tower in the southwest corner, a turret in the northwest corner andseveral miniature turrets over the peaked roof. The large blocks of Indianalimestone projected strength and power, and the enduring nature of civicinstitutions. This was the first building constructed in Cohoes with publicfunds. In December 1966, the entrance to City Hall was renovated, witha long low wall built. Trees, shrubbery, and lampposts were added nearthe front entrance stairway. A new plaque commemorating the 100thyear of the City Hall was unveiled and dedicated on June 21, 1995 duringthe 125th anniversary year of the city. In August 2007, the building’s roofand chimneys were repaired, and the flag pole restored.


The Our Towne Colonie publication is looking for a seasoned sales

representative to help with expanding our reach in the local community.This

opportunity would fit very well with an existing sales rep in a different

market segment, or a stay at home mom or dad that is looking for an

additional revenue stream with part time-flexible hours. If you or someone

you know is interested, please contact Kevin at 518-598-3081 to talk about

the opportunity and set up an interview.

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FINANCIAL "SPRING CLEANING" CAN BRIGHTEN YOURINVESTMENT PICTUREThe days are getting longer and warmer — asure indication of the arrival of spring. Anothersign of the season may be the urge you get to do

some spring cleaning. But you might not have realized that some ofthe same spring-cleaning techniques that can be used on your homecan also apply to your investments and your overall financial strategy.

Here are a few ideas to consider:• Get rid of “clutter.” As you do your spring cleaning, you may well

find some clutter - a bunch of items you no longer need. As aninvestor, you might look at your portfolio and also find “clutter” in theform of investments that are no longer appropriate for yourobjectives. For example, perhaps some of them are virtual duplicatesof other investments you own, thereby diminishing your potential fordiversification. Or maybe some investments are now too risky for yourneeds. In any case, you may be better off rebalancing your portfolio.

• Get organized. As you clean your home, you might find ways toorganize your belongings and furniture more efficiently. And you mayalso be able to organize your investments more effectively. Onepossibility: Consider consolidating your investment accounts with oneprovider. If you have an IRA here, another one there and some otherinvestments scattered about, you may be paying more in fees andcommissions than is necessary. By consolidating these investments,you might save money and paperwork - and more importantly, youmay find it easier, with all your investments under one “roof,” tofollow a single, unified investment strategy.

• Seal “cracks.” Over time, the grout between your kitchen orbathroom tiles can crack, so you’ll need to re-grout to protect yourflooring. And you may find that, in looking at your overall financialstrategy, your “protection” component - primarily in the form ofinsurance - might have developed some “cracks” or “chips.”Specifically, has your life insurance kept up with changes in yourfamily situation? Events such as marriage, remarriage or the arrival ofa new child can all trigger the need to review your life insurance. Andyou’ll also want to make sure you have adequate disability insurance.Consult with a financial professional for information on appropriateprotection vehicles.

• Do some “dusting.” As part of your spring cleaning, you mayneed to dust furniture, shelves and other surfaces in your home. Andif you’ve been investing for a long time, you may need tometaphorically “dust off” your financial strategy to “freshen it up” toreflect changes in your life. To cite one possibility, as you get close toretirement, you may need to shift some - but certainly not all - of yourgrowth-oriented investments into income-producing ones. But youmay also need to review and revise your financial strategy at otherpoints in your life, such as when you begin saving for your children’scollege education.

Just as spring cleaning can bring more light into your home, sprucingup your investment picture can help you brighten your financialoutlook. And these improvements can help you in all the seasons ofyour life.

Kevin J Pittz, Financial AdvisorEdward Jones Investments

1721 Central Avenue, Albany • 518-869.9088

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

I recently saw a very interesting person namedJaron Lanier on the Colbert Show. Yes, I knowwhat you are thinking…. the Colbert ShowKevin? Well I can say I'm not a diehard fan, but

I do enjoy watching it once in awhile. Yes Steven Colbert is crazy andoutlandish sometimes, and the 6 minute banter with Mr. Lanier was50% show and 50% informational. But this guest, Jaron Laniercertainly made me stop, think, and take notice.

To say Mr. Lanier is a smart guy would be an understatement. He isbest known as the father of virtual reality and in the early 1980sfounded VPL Research, the first company to sell VR products. He has along list of honorary doctorates and collaborations with several largecorporations as either a chief scientist or lead scientist. He's a musiccomposer and has written several books, and most notably his latestone, “Who Owns The Future” was awarded Harvard's Goldsmith BookPrize in 2014.

Jaron has certainly benefited both personally and financially from hiscreativity and hard work. During the interview he talked a lot about theevolving use technology in our current world. This following commentarose from his reflection on the type of world he would like to have hisdaughter living in as she grows up the future. A world where shewould be living in a family that has a slightly less privileged life, butone where more people are able to share in a bigger piece of thewealth pie.

The exact quote was,

This particular discussion really struck a note in my heart and sosuccinctly identified what I believe to be one of the two main purposesof the Our Towne Colonie publication.

1. To provide an advertising platform where small businessescan reach out to the local community at a reasonable cost andhave interconnected communities support them through thegoods and services they provide.

2. To provide residents of the community pertinent information,shared expert knowledge from our business owners andinteresting local history.

Real wealth is shared wealth, and in this age of digital online buying,the more we as a community can find ways to focus our purchasingpower to buy local, the more we all individually share in a bigger pieceof the wealth pie.

Yes we really are an interconnected community that depends on eachother to be both happy and successful.

Spring is really coming! Hang in there.

Until next month,Kevin Hotaling, Owner and Publisher, Our Towne Colonie


A message from “Real wealth is when your wealth is dependent upon everyone else's wealth.

Real wealth is community wealth,if it's just a concentration… that's fake wealth,

it's brittle, it falls apart, and it's phony.”


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Phillips Hardware and other local hardware stores carry the exclusive ScottsStep Program. It is a wonderful tool for the DIY home owner that wants tocreate a lawn that their neighbors will be envious of. This program takesyou through the whole process of early spring crabgrass preventer, latespring weed preventer, summer lawn food and fall lawn food for a betterspring lawn. You can find rebates at your local hardware store for up to $50back when you buy the complete Scotts Step Program.SCOTTS STEP 1 - CRABGRASS PREVENTER PLUS LAWN FOOD 28-0-7Step 1 feeds your lawn and prevents crabgrass plus other weeds fromstarting. Crabgrass spreads quickly during the warm summer months.Between midsummer and early fall, each plant produces thousands ofseeds. The first frost kills the plants, but the seeds remain dormant throughthe winter. When the ground temperature warms up, the seeds begin togrow. New crabgrass appears from mid-spring to midsummer. You wouldapply it early in the spring after the snow has melted between February andApril. You should not apply to newly seeded or sodded areas until after the4th mowing.

SCOTTS STEP 2 - WEED CONTROL PLUS LAWN FOOD 28-0-6Step 2 also feeds your lawn and kills dandelions plus other weeds listed onthe bag. You would apply it in late April through June to a wet lawn. Afteryou apply it, you should wait at least 24 hours after that before wateringthe lawn. You should not apply to newly seeded or sodded areas until afterthe 4th mowing.

SCOTTS STEP 3 - LAWN FOOD WITH 2% IRON 32-0-4The iron in this Step feeds and strengthens lawns against heat and drought.You can apply it anytime from June to August to give your lawn a boost ofgreen. It is guaranteed not to burn your lawn and is kid and pet friendlywhen used as directed so you can still have your backyard fun.

SCOTTS STEP 4 - FALL LAWN FOOD 32-0-12Apply this step in the fall to any grass type to help protect and strengthenfor a better spring lawn. Apply it anytime from August through Novemberand is also kid and pet friendly.Know your Fertilizer Facts! The three numbers (often called NPK) on afertilizer package tell you the percentage of the base elements nutrientmakeup by weight. These numbers represent the percentage by weight ofthe three major nutrients required for healthy plant growth, always in thesame order: nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (N-P-K). Each of thesenutrients affects plant growth differently, and the formulation you selectshould depend on your specific gardening needs.The first number is the percentage of nitrogen (N) in the bag. Nitrogen

provides plants with the ability to produce more chlorophyll, which in turnallows plants to grow quickly. With each additional nitrogen application,plants will grow taller and develop a darker green color. So if you want adark green lawn, use a fertilizer that's high in nitrogen - but then expect tomow more often.The second number in the analysis is the percentage of phosphorus (P) inthe mix. Phosphorous aids in root development and increases floweringability and bloom size. Scotts Step program no longer has Phosphorus in itsmix, as you can see by the 0 in the second number. Phosphorus encouragesthe blue-green algae bloom that area lakes experience each summer. Blue-green algae not only stinks but can be toxic to animals and children. Whenthe algae bloom decays it reduces the oxygen in the water and can causefish kills. Phosphorus run-off from feed lots, agricultural land and lawns isthe main contributor to phosphorus in the lakes. Your lawn does not needPhosphorus unless you have a newly seeded lawn, most soil provides all thephosphorus your established lawn needs. If you are in doubt have yourlawn tested before adding any phosphorus.The third number represents the percentage of potassium (K) found in theproduct. A bag of 24-8-4 has 4 percent potassium in the mix. Potassium hasmany functions: It guards the plant against diseases and aids in droughtprotection and cold tolerance. It also serves a role in improving rootdevelopment and helps in the process of photosynthesis. You mightconsider using a high-potassium fertilizer at the start of winter and summerto protect crops from temperature extremes or when insects and diseasehave caused damage to your plants.The other percent remaining is usually inert filler material, such as claypellets or granular limestone.The best defense against crabgrass is a healthy lawn. Unwanted grassesand weeds simply can't get the necessary toehold to thrive in a robuststand of grass. Follow these basic lawn care guidelines to keep crabgrassfrom becoming a problem in your yard: Mow at frequent intervals to keepthe grass a fairly consistent length. Check the recommended mowingheights for your type of grass and cut your lawn at the highestrecommended setting. Crabgrass requires plenty of light to germinate, sokeep the grass as thick and long as possible to create shade near the soilsurface. Cutting your lawn too close produces patches where crabgrass andother weeds can germinate.

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WHAT'S IN YOUR ATTICOne of the questions I am frequently asked is: “Howold does it have to be for it to be considered anantique?” Followed up by: “100 years old, right?”The reality is, for everyday usage, there is not an agedeterminant for an antique. In certain legal or

regulatory circumstances a date of manufacture still applies. To register an“antique” (as opposed to classic or vintage) automobile it must be 45years old at least. To sell antique ivory it has to be at least 100 years oldat the time of import which has to have been before 1976 if it was fromAsia or 1989 if it was from Africa. In general though, the lines betweenantique, collectible and vintage have been blurred irreparably.In consulting my possibly vintage 1980 Random House College DictionaryI find the entry for antiques states: “Any work of art, piece of furniture orthe like, created or produced in a former period, or according to U.S.Customs laws 100 years before date of purchase.” A little history before Iproceed. It was in 1930 that a tariff law was passed defining an antiqueas being made prior to 1830 (100 years prior) because 1830 was more orless the start of the “machine age”. Items began to be mass producedrather than hand-made after that date. In 2014 a 100 year old piece offurniture, i.e., produced during the WWI-era, is rarely desirable and fewwould consider it an antique but rather used furniture (except if it wasdesigned/manufactured by an innovative person/company like Stickley).So, back to “What is an antique?”. Though age is a factor, it is not the solefactor. An item has to be well-made or well-designed or rare or historicallysignificant AND be of an earlier period. The definition has become vaguerand somehow has incorporated shifting tastes and fashions. Currentlymid-century modern is in vogue-stylish objects from the 1950's and1960's. Are these antiques? Or is the word now antiquated?Visit us at Dennis Holzman Antiques, we have the word “antique” in ourstore name but you will find items from the 1600's through the 20th c.

Dennis Holzman Antiques 111 Remsen Street Cohoes • 326.2061

www.holzmanantiques.com

SUDOKUHow to play • The numbers 1 through 9 will appear once only in eachrow, column, and 3x3 zone. There are 9 such zones in each sudoku grid.There is only one correct solution to each sudoku. Good luck!

Answers can be found on page 19


Give them QUALITY.

That’s the best kind of advertising.

- Milton Hershey

COHOES MUSIC HALLNATIONAL BANKBUILDING58 REMSEN ST.This building, home to the Spindle CityHistoric Society, stands at the corner of

on Remsen & Oneida Streets on what was originally farmland.The land waspurchased in 1826 by the Cohoes Company. Buildings erected on the sitewere destroyed by fire in 1873. William Acheson and James Mastensubsequently constructed what was known as “The Central Hall Block.”(Masten was married to Almeda Arthur, the sister of Chester A. Arthur, the21st President). The building, made of red brick fired in Cohoes, housed thePost Office and three stores on the first floor while the second floor hadeight offices. The Music Hall was located on the third floor. The total seatingcapacity was 475, including four private boxes and a fourth floor balcony.Dressing rooms were located beneath the stage. The grand opening of thehall occurred on November 23, 1874 with a performance of LondonAssurance. The renowned Eva Tanguay appeared in the Hall in Little LordFauntleroy at age 12. Other notable performers included, Buffalo Bill Cody,John Philip Sousa, Tony Pastor, P.T. Barnum’s baby elephant named HunkyPunky, General Tom Thumb and his wife, and Pat Rooney. La Petite Adelaide,who was born in Cohoes, appeared in the hall several times. On July 13,1882, The National Bank of Cohoes leased the first floor, and took overcomplete ownership of the building in 1905. For the safety of the public,the bank closed the Music Hall in 1905 when a roof truss gave way. In1968, the National Bank of Cohoes ceded the building to the City ofCohoes for $100. The theater was restored, and reopened on March 7,1975. Since its re-opening, the Hall has hosted a variety of resident groupsand been the site of musical and dramatic performances, lectures and otherprograms by community organizations.


I’VE NEVER UNDERSTOOD WHY MY HUMAN WON’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT HER LEASH. I THINK SHE’S AFRAlD OF GETTING LOST. BUT IT’S OK, I KIND OF LIKE SHOWING HER AROUND.

— HARPER adopted 08-18-09

COME EXPLORE THE COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY...AVAILABLE RESOURCES

• Books, eBooks, eReaders, Newspapers, Magazines • DVDs, Books on CD, Pre-loaded books on MP3 players • Free Wi-Fi Hot Spot • Public Computers & Printer • Copier, Scanner, & Fax Machine • Free Online Children’s ebooks • Museum Passes • Community Room • Fishing Rods

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HOURS:Monday: 10am-8pm Tuesday: 10am-5pm Wednesday: 10am-8pm Thursday: 10am-5pm Friday: 10am-5pm Saturday: 10am-4pm Closed Sundays & Holidays

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"All you need to paint is a few tools, a littleinstruction, and a vision in your mind."

— Bob Ross

A little about Janice... As a Certified Bob Ross Landscape, Floral andWildlife Instructor, Janice has the privilege of instructing people in the“wet on wet” technique that Bob Ross made famous through PublicTelevision. She enjoys working with people and seeing the joy on eachperson’s face as their own unique masterpiece comes to life. Classesare designed to teach technique and composition while providingindividual attention and a whole lot of fun. No matter what a person’sskill level, everyone goes home with a completed painting and senseof accomplishment. When she is not teaching Bob Ross classes Janiceenjoys quilting and decorative painting, specializing in glassware. Shealso enjoys traveling with her husband Kevin and spending time withher children and grandchildren


Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd, internationally designatedin 2009 by the United Nations. It began in 1970 as an “environmentalteach-in” to promote ecology and respect for life on our lovely blue andgreen planet, as well as to encourage awareness of the growingproblems of air, water, and soil pollution. Now celebrated in190+countries worldwide, it represents the outstanding year long effortsof many millions of people to make the world a better place to live.

There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day. Plant a tree, clean up a parkor playground, pick up roadside trash, clean your own property orparticipate in a local recycling event. You should find several events tochoose from and all offer responsible recycling to help make sure ourlandfills are not filled with hazardous materials or items that can bereused or repurposed.

Scrapster will co-host a major recycling event on Saturday May10th from 9am - 12pm at Shank & Falvey Insurance on Route 50in Burnt Hills. Even if you have to travel a little, it is a great excuse tovisit Saratoga County and make a day out of it. Please call for moreinformation or check our website for more details on what we will beaccepting that day AT NO COST TO YOU! The list of items is huge andincludes Air Conditioners, Dehumidifies, Computers, Televisions, any type

or size of household appliance, car batteries, any type of scrap metal,wire, and much, much more. We hope to see you there. Can't make it?Call us to schedule an appointment for us to come to you!

For us at Scrapster, every day is Earth Day.With our scrap metal recycling,all appliances and other metal items we pick up are taken apart andseparated into basic components (wire, circuit boards, motors, etc.) formore effective re-use. We operate our junk removal service the sameway… donating items like clothing and good quality furniture andseparating cardboard boxes, metal, magazines, etc. so they are allrecycled properly.

Scrapster is local family owned business which provides a NOCOST scrap metal and appliance pick up and removal service. Wealso offer LOW COST junk removal and clean outs. We areconvenient, reliable, insured, and (bonus!) we do all the work. Pleasegive us a call today at (518) 505-5055 or visit our website atwww.scrapster.com

Vincent CoppolaOwner of Scrapster

Scrap Metal Removal/Recycling Service

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than America. In every category, from the high-tech world

of Silicon Valley, where I live, to University R&D labs,

to countless Main Street small business owners,

Americans are taking risks, embracing new ideas

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A Neighborhood Eatery.Garden Bistro 24 is a place that prepares and serves food that is fresh,insightful, bright and bold. At every opportunity, we source our producefrom local farms, not just so we can help support local business but becausewe have a passion for great food.

Our principles for the kitchen are simple. We are not about usingspecialized ingredients, but rather we are about using our technical abilitiesto make simple food taste bright and leave a lasting impression. Executivechefs John Grizzaffi and Don Rogers have been working together on theGarden Bistro 24 menu for several years and continue to make changes andimprovements because the only thing constant in a kitchen is change.

Our dining room is designed to complement the values and focus of ourkitchen. A subtle blend of French Country and Parisian life highlight ourdécor. Our color scheme is warm and welcoming making the diningexperience relaxed and enjoyable.

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ANOTHER SATISFIED MIRONS CUSTOMER From the moment we walked into the store to the finalinstallation, this was acompletely positive experience.

Both of the owners were very easy to work with andvery understanding of all our concerns. The installation

of the floor was scheduled hassle free. The installer, Bud,that Mirons use is unbelievable. He was a true professional.

He took extra time to do all the little things to make us happy.We were very happy that we chose to have the floor installedafter seeing the detail of the work and the finished product.

After this experience,we have no doubts that we will bereturning to Mirons for all our flooring needs.Thank you to Dick, Dave and Bud

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WEEK AT A GLANCE:SATURDAY APRIL 5 Opening Ceremony 10am - Mayor

10:30 Natalie Boburka Local Artist/Teacher1pm movie Gravity

SUNDAY APRIL 6 ClosedMONDAY APRIL 7 E-Book Class 6:30pm Jo-Ann BenedettiTUESDAY APRIL 8 Recognition of Library personnel by MayorWEDNESDAY APRIL 9 Author Frankie Bailey 10:30am

6pm Bridges - Helping Others Help Themselves - Brittany Hunt

THURSDAY APRIL 10 10:30am Senior Services of Albany:Medicare 101 - Janet Kiffney

FRIDAY APRIL 11 Talking tech with Matt & Dave 1-3 pmRegistration necessary

ENTIRE WEEK Selections from Cohoes Artists andFood Pantry Collection

169 Mohawk StreetCohoes (518) 235-2570

HOURS:Monday: 10am-8pm Tuesday: 10am-5pm Wednesday: 10am-8pm Thursday: 10am-5pm Friday: 10am-5pm Saturday: 10am-4pm Closed Sundays & Holidays

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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCHCOHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY - MOHAWK STREETSt. John’s was organized in 1831. The congregation met for a year in a tinyschoolhouse until a small wooden church was built. In 1868, a site atCanvass and Mohawk Streets was chosen for a new church. One of the bestchurch architects of the day, Richard Morris Upjohn, was hired and in April1870 ground was broken. The first services were held in June 1871. Thechurch was destroyed by fire in September 1894. In June 1895, thecornerstone for the third St. John’s was laid. By the 1960s, due to loss ofpopulation, the congregation of St. John’s could no longer maintain thechurch, so a new structure was built on Vliet Blvd. The third St. John’sbuilding now houses the Cohoes Public Library, and has been nationallyrecognized as a model of adaptive re-use.

25 Bedford Street Cohoes, NY 12047

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