Our Towne Rensco - April 2016 Edition by Jennifer

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The Our Towne Spotlight Shines on... N.E. Tree & Property Services

Tom Haberland was destined to work with his hands & around big vehicles. It’s just in his D.N.A.; Growing up surrounded by the big trucks of his grandfather’s construction company. The story of Tom Haberland is much like many other small business owners in Our Towne. Another successful business owner that started out small, with a strong work ethic and desire to use his knowledge and skills to build a financially stable career doing jobs he enjoyed. Born and raised in Nassau, Tom attended Columbia High School. Growing up in a family of hard working business owners, he started landscaping at sixteen. After six years he started tree work when the economy changed and customers were spending less on optional landscaping projects. It was then that he needed to develop a skill that was in demand and could pay the bills. He didn’t have much experience, but that didn’t stop him. A trait that many successful business owners have is the ability to reinvent themselves and make money doing something that is in demand. So, Tom started climbing trees, one at a time. Fast forward twelve years and Tom has a hugely successful business that includes a fleet of eleven trucks. This includes cranes, bucket trucks, and dump trucks, as well as a staff of five workers, including his brother Corey and father Tom Senior. Tom’s 2 year old daughter, Alexis, will certainly have lots of exposure to the industry, and a job if she wants one down the road.

N.E. Tree & Property Service is different from other tree service companies because they embrace high risk and difficult projects. Tom says that “no matter the situation, we will figure out a way to get it done with the least amount of damage to your property.” They specialize in low impact, which means not dropping large pieces of branches that would damage your lawn. They provide a timely response, and promise to have your property cleaned up perfectly. Tom Haberland runs the entire company, on top of providing unbelievable work. He does it all, from estimates to working on every job; and all with 100% customer satisfaction. Their prices are competitive and Tom is happy to work with your insurance company, in the incidents of property damage due to storms. Tree removals are done when old or dying trees have become hazardous to the environment or land owner. Tree removal is the second most dangerous job, and you must be an expert to perform the task. N.E. Tree & Property Service has twelve years of experience, and the best equipment. They are trained to work safely and efficiently in all situations, and provide a thorough removal process. The family owned and operated business is the one to do your tree work, and guarantees a safe removal & perfect cleanup. Give Tom a call today at 518-8588606 to schedule your free estimate.

If you need tree services such as trimming, removal, stump grinding, crane removal, or land clearing; N.E. Tree & Property Service is the company to call. They also offer excavation services such as digging water & sewer lines, underground utilities, grading, foundations and sells seasoned firewood all year. Just this year, Tom built a Kiln, where he can dry wood at 180 degrees, killing bugs and speeding up the process for seasoning firewood. Tom Haberland, the owner and founder, guarantees a timely response, an extensive cleanup, and a focus on the safety for you and your property. “My goal is to have it look like we were never there. Taking down trees is a very messy process. We cut the branches, gently lower them to the ground using our crane and cut and chip them before we leave the property. My crew has mastered the art of clean-up. You will not find saw dust or debris all over your street and yard.” N.E Tree & Property Service is an environmentally friendly, green company. The wood that is hauled away is re-purposed and used as firewood, mulch and lumber. Our Towne Rensselaer County ~ Jennifer Felts~518-380-1279

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Asset Protection by Planning Ahead By Christian H. Dribush Asset Protection Planning, in the context below, deals with the concerns of long term care. In long term care asset protection planning, we are answering three questions of how we are going to pay for our care: 1) Pay the costs out of our own pocket (decreasing the size of the estate our children will inherit) 2) Pay for long term care through long term care insurance (if we are insurable and it is affordable) or 3) Apply for and qualify for government benefits such as Medicaid and Veterans Benefits. We are discussing concerns that modest wealth families have for ensuring they will receive quality care while not subjecting themselves, their spouses, and their families to total financial impoverishment. When Asset Protection Planning Considered: There are two times when Asset Protection Planning is contemplated: 1) a crisis or 2) a pre-planned approach. A “crisis” timeframe is when asset protection must be implemented as quickly as possible according to strict guidelines, unique rules, and limited options. This is most frequently seen in Medicaid crisis planning or VA Benefits planning where a comprehensive asset protection plan is discussed, customized and implemented so that eligibility can be obtained in a matter of a few weeks. The second timeframe -- which by our human nature we generally neglect -- is asset protection by following a pre-planned approach. This pre-planned approach is undertaken in advance of any anticipated crisis. As with any complex area of life and law, pre-planning is key. Irrevocable trusts may play an important role in pre-planning for asset protection. Using Irrevocable Trusts: Irrevocable trusts may be written to accomplish a wide variety of objectives and purposes. One of the most important roles for an irrevocable trust is asset protection in the event of a long term care illness, such as Alzheimers, dementia, Parkinsons, stroke, etc. The goal is to place assets into a properly drafted irrevocable trust, which minimizes loss of control while maximizing future eligibility for Medicaid and Veterans benefits. In this way, you are limiting the erosion of your estate’s assets, safeguarding those assets for your or your spouse’s future needs, and ensuring an inheritance to your beneficiaries. General Guidelines on Who Should Consider an Irrevocable Trust: Irrevocable trusts for Medicaid or Veterans Benefits may be established by older adults who wish to protect their assets. Most of the control over the assets is turned over to a loved and trusted family member, who acts as trustee of the trust. The trustee is in charge of guarding the assets in the irrevocable trust, in case a future need arises. Irrevocable trusts may have the additional benefit of passing assets to beneficiaries of the older adult without requiring a probate. The irrevocable trust can also incorporate special purpose estate planning such as special needs trusts or discretionary trusts for children Because the transfer of assets to an irrevocable trust is subject to a waiting period for Medicaid eligibility of 5 years, it is anticipated that the older adult will not need nursing home care for 2 or 3 years. If the older adult is a veteran or a widow(er) of a veteran, then eligibility for the Veterans Aid and Attendance benefit is not subject to a waiting period. This provides more flexibility for a veteran or a widow(er), allowing him or her to establish an irrevocable trust with less concern over an unanticipated medical crisis.

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Medicaid Asset Protection: There are several benefits to planning ahead with irrevocable trusts for Medicaid eligibility. First, you are achieving a future that has more certainty. You have a more definite time line, beyond which you have a more definite answer, meaning Medicaid eligibility. Second, future law changes which may make asset protection planning stricter might not affect you. For example, if a homestead, which is ordinarily exempt in most circumstances, becomes a countable asset after a short confinement to a skilled nursing care facility, having the homestead as a part of the irrevocable trust protects that homestead. With Medicaid, the rules regarding irrevocable trusts are less restrictive. Not only can you select your Trustee, you can remove the Trustee. You can maintain your rights to all the income earned from the irrevocable trust assets. You may keep the ability to change your mind until your death about who your beneficiaries will be. Finally, there’s flexibility even if you have a medical crisis within the Medicaid waiting period. If certainty is disrupted because of a medical emergency, and if keeping the irrevocable trust intact does not make sense, there may be mechanisms within the irrevocable trust to return the unused assets to you. Veterans Benefits Asset Protection: Many of the same benefits to Medicaid planning also apply to Veterans Benefits. Perhaps the most prominent benefit to using an irrevocable trust to hold assets to achieve Veterans Benefits eligibility is control. For Veteran benefits, current Veteran Administration rules do not impose a waiting period before you can access the benefit because you have transferred assets out of your ownership. Even though you can obtain Veterans benefits by giving away your assets to your children, you may not want to. By placing your assets in an irrevocable trust, you are not making an outright gift to your children. This means you are avoiding most of the problems with outright gifts. Your children do not have to think about the temptations of spending those assets, even though they are supposed to hold the assets in case you need them in the future. And your assets, owned by the irrevocable trust, are not subject to the child’s creditor’s claims or divorce.

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Time to Get Moving By Cathy Graziano

In many of my articles, I have suggested, “your realtor can refer you….” Over the next few months, I would like to introduce you to some of the individuals & businesses I have referred customers to and have received rave reviews about them. Consider the following from Paul DeDominicis of Clark Moving & Storage. “Moving is third most stressful event in life.” (Employee Relocation Council.) Now that your offer has been accepted it is time to look for a mover. Starting now will allow you to comparatively shop, check references and eliminate the need to scramble at last minute. Do not fall into the trap of waiting until you have a closing date to look for a mover. Many movers book up a month or more in advance, particularly in the summer months. Even if you do not have a firm date for your closing, starting the process early will make the process smoother. Don’t assume you can “do it cheaper” yourself. By them time you rent a truck, line up your “willing” friends and feed them, it may not have saved you as much as you think. (Besides, what do you do when your best friend accidentally drops the box with Grandma’s antique china?) Always get multiple estimates. (Ideally three.) Be sure to have the mover send a representative to your home and show the representative everything you plan on moving. The Yellow Pages or Internet is a good starting point, but NEVER make a decision based on advertisement or a quote provided over the internet.

If possible, hold a “garage sale” or get rid of any items you really no longer need. The less you move the less it costs. Finally, keep your mover informed as soon as your closing date is firm, or if circumstances force you to change dates. Remember the key to a smooth move is planning and communication. A new home should be a fun-filled adventure and moving should be half the fun!

Cathy is a resident of East Greenbush and an associate broker with RE/MAX Park Place. This year marks 25 years of experience in the real estate business for Cathy. She is also a member of NYSAR Professional Standards and Education Management Committees. E mail Cathy at cgraziano@remax.net

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Even if you do your own packing, consider having your extremely fragile and breakable items packed by your mover. A mover’s liability is limited on cartons that are “Packed by owner.”

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Get your movers NYS DOT Registration or Federal Motor Carrier license number. You can then check with State, Federal or Better Business Bureau websites to check on the movers’ history. Don’t be afraid to ask for references.

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Advertising & Community Events

Deadline is April 22nd for the May Issue Call Jennifer Felts at 518-380-1279 • felts66@yahoo.com Our Towne Magazine “Connecting the Community”

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April 2016

Dear Our Towne Readers, This April issue is packed with tons of community events and LOTS of sales from our local businesses. Home Improvement is a very big topic for many during the Spring months. After being inside all winter, it certainly gives us time to look around and see what it is we want to change in and around the house. If you have kids in your life, you will want to start making plans for Summer! The trees are still bare and the flannel sheets may still be on the bed, but summer camp registration is well underway. If you are looking at more specific program camps, you will want to register soon. We have so many terrific camps in our area, it has always been hard for my girls to pick! The businesses that are in Our Towne Magazine need your support to survive. I know that I have said it before, but on behalf of them I ask for you to shop local. The best part about my job is meeting all of these local business owners. They are our neighbors. When we hire them, shop in their stores or use their services we are literally helping them to survive. You may have heard the quote, “When you shop in a big-box corporate store, you help the CEO buy another vacation home. When you shop small & local, you help a family put food on the table.” It says a lot. Have you “LIKED” Our Towne Magazine on Facebook yet? If you would like to see the content of this issue throughout the month, I think that you would enjoy our Facebook. Local events, promotions from advertisers and general news is shared. You can always read the current and past issues online at: www.ourtownerensco.com. Thank you for reading Our Towne!

Jennifer Felts

Contributors

Daryl Bart Allison Felts Kassidy Berger Jenny Hixon

Cathy Graziano Thomas R. Phillips, D.V.M Dr. Joe Lapinski Christian Dribush

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Distribution 18,500+ Our Towne Magazine “connects the community” by directly mailing 17,000 copies to homes and businesses in the following communities: Rensselaer, Schodack, Schodack Landing, Castleton, Nassau, East Greenbush, North Greenbush, Averill Park, Wynantskill, West Sand Lake, Valatie, Kinderhook & Niverville. Plus another 1,500 copies in High Traffic Locations! All Rights Reserved. Our Towne Magazine is published by Our Towne Marketing & Consulting, LLC. Printed Monthly and Distributed Free of Charge.

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Home Cooking with Stephanie Daly Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Check out all of our recipes here ~ www.facebook.com/groups/ crockpotrecipesathome 5-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup sugar (or ½ cup truvia baking blend) 1 cup lite soy sauce ½ cup apple cider vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ tsp. ground ginger ¼ tsp. black pepper 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. cold water steamed rice, for serving sesame seeds, optional, for serving Directions1.Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. In a bowl, combine sugar (or Truvia), soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and pepper. Pour over chicken in slow cooker and cover with lid. Cook on low 8 hours or until chicken is tender. 2.Take chicken out and set aside. Mix together cornstarch and water in a small bowl with a whisk. Pour into the sauce and stir together. Turn crock pot on high. Let thicken for about 30 minutes. 3.Shred chicken and place back in with sauce. Let heat through and then serve over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds & enjoy!

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Tax Prep- Every Wednesday until April 15th, the Rensselaer Library will host NY state Tax Dept employees to provide free tax preparation for anyone with an income under $62K a year. This is for both State and Federal taxes. Call 462-1193 to make an appointment. Computer Help- Every Tuesday from 1-3 pm we have drop-in computer and device assistance from an expert from Cornell Cooperative Ext. Bring in your device for help with a specific problem, or just come in to receive common-sense instruction in using computers. Container Gardening- Saturday April 23 at 1 pm. Join us to try new fruits and vegetables and create your own container garden to take home! Ages 3-10. Please sign up. Teen Time- Every Wednesday from 4-6 PM, teens can stop in and socialize with each other, playing video games, making crafts and just talking. Author Visit- Thursday April 28 at 6:30 PM. Local author Gloria Waldron Hukle will give a talk about her novel, Threads, an American Tapestry. The last day to donate books to the Friends Annual Book Sale is April 30. The book sale will be held May 5-7. Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144 (518) 462-1193, www.rensselaerlibrary.org, Jane Chirgwin, Library Director- chirgwinj@rensselaerlibrary.org

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Presented in Cooperation with St. Luke's Lutheran Church a new 6 Hour Defensive Driving Class will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 9AM-3PM with 1/2 for lunch. (we suggest bring your own) at the Church located at 1010 Kinderhook St. (Route 9), Valatie, NY 12184 Materials Fee $35 includes a donation to benefit community activities. Save 10% on Insurance/Reduce 4 Points Empire Safety Council is NYS DMV Approved - No Formal Testing. Call instructor: 518-784-5009 First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush presents Meditation for Moms Group Monday, April 4 and Monday, April 18, 9:20 am to 11:20. A Christian support group for those caring for children. Child care is provided. We discuss ways to raise children in a Christian home, exchange ideas that have proven to be helpful, discuss books, and work together on mission projects. We close each meeting with a prayer and continue to pray for one another throughout the week. Please contact the church at 4779693 for questions and more information. All are welcome.

April 5th Greenbush Garden Club On Tuesday April 5 Lisa Hoyt, Director of the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, will give apresentation “Reptiles and Amphibians in Your Garden” on the cold blooded creatures you might find in your own backyard. Reptiles and amphibians are benevolent and beneficial creatures that control the varmint and insect populations. Learn about their life cycles, their predators and the reasons why some of them are becoming endangered. You may have the privilege of actually meeting a few of them in person. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Greenbush Garden Club directly at greenbushgardener@gmail.com. The speaker’s presentation for our guests (non-members) will begin at 7:30 p.m. The meeting for club members (business) will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the EG Library. The Greenbush Garden Club is offering $250 grants for children’s gardening programs in southern Rensselaer County. For information and an application please contact greenbushgardener@gmail.com or pick up an application at next meeting at the East Greenbush Library on Tuesday April 5. The grant application must be submitted by April 30. Saturday May 14 is the annual plant sale at the Elks Club in East Greenbush.

April 9th

The Sand Lake Historical Gala Big Band Dance at the Crooked Lake is on April 9th from 7-11PM. Big Band Era bands use to play there! Homemade dessert station and Georgie Wonders Orchestra to benefit the USO celebrating 75 years and the Sand Lake Historical Society. Call 674-5143 or visitSandlakehistory.org to make reservations.

April 9th CHICKEN ‘N BISQUIT DINNER Van Rensselaer Star Chapter #256, Order of the Eastern Star, in East Greenbush is holding a Chicken ‘n Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, April 9th from 5 – 7 pm at the Masonic Temple which is located at 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. The cost of the dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children and reservations should be made by April 5th by calling Barbara at 477-4919. April 9th

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Co-Sponsored by First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush, Saturday, April 9, 2016. Preparation for “Change the World Sunday” in May. Volunteers will meet at the church at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed for a unique opportunity to improve the circumstances of others while getting to know people of another faith. Volunteers from EGUMC and Masjid As-Salam, a mosque in Albany, will team up with Albany's South End Community Outreach Center for a day of clean-up of South End streets and the Outreach Center property. Volunteers will carpool to the Outreach Center, meet their co-workers and form cleanup teams and then share a lunchtime meal. This service project is intended to perform a valuable community service while building bridges between people. We are seeking 6-10 adult and senior high school volunteers. Please contact Kevin Conley (253-4907, kconley1@nycap.rr.com) for more information.

APRIL 10TH

Concerts in the Kinderhook Village Continues into 6th Season Concerts in the Village (CITV) continues their 6th season at 3:00 p.m. on April 10th with major works of Mendelssohn, Brahms and Wagner. The concert will be held at Kinderhook Reformed Church. Led by David Smith, Artistic Director and Conductor, this program will be CITV’s 18th concert. Over 70 musicians will be performing, including the Broad Street Chorale, the Broad Street Orchestra, soprano Amanda Boyd, tenor Jon Morrell, and mezzo-soprano Vicki Smith. Former Metropolitan Opera singer Marjorie Elinor Dix will be CITV’s guest artist. Guest soloist for the Alto Rhapsody will be Marjorie Elinor Dix. A local resident, Ms. Dix has performed at the Metropolitan Opera and other opera houses throughout the United States and abroad. She has also appeared with major orchestras and chamber ensembles, including the Houston Symphony, the American Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Metropolitan Opera Chamber Ensemble with James Levine. A contribution of $ 20 includes an on-site reception immediately following. Kinderhook Reformed Church is located at the corner of Broad (US Route 9) and Church Streets in the Village of Kinderhook. For further information please visit: www.concertsinthevillage.org

April 16th Giffy’s Barbecue First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road in East Greenbush is having a Giffy’s BBQ from 4-6pm. Come and enjoy the delicious choice of a pulled pork sandwich dinner, $12.00 or ½ barbecued chicken dinner, $9.00 along with a baked potato, coleslaw, roll and cookie. Eat In or Take Out. If choosing to eat in, while you are enjoying your meal or afterward, you will have a chance to browse through the bake sale of freshly made homemade international goodies, a craft table and Grandma’s Attic full of treasures. There will be additional “browsing” hours from 2:00 pm – 6 pm for this. For reservations and any other information you may need, please call the Church office at 477-9693.

April 16th YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID Emotional or mental health crisis is far more common than heart attack, but would you know how to respond if a young person was showing signs of emotional or mental distress? Youth Mental Health First Aid is a 5 step action plan designed primarily for adults who work with young people, ages 12-18, as a mechanism for offering help and connection to resources in the event that signs of mental illness, distress, or crisis emerge. This 8-hour course is ideally suited to teachers, coaches, social workers, and leaders of youth groups, but caring citizens, parents, and all members of the public are welcome. It is being offered free of charge by the Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health and Commission of Economic Opportunity, in conjunction with the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Service on Saturday, April 16, from 8:30am-4:30pm in the Castleton Ambulance Community Room, 1700 Brookview Rd, Castleton. To register, please e-mail your name, phone #, occupation and employer (if applicable), along with a brief description of reason for interest to Jennifer Haggerty at jhaggerty@ rensco.com. Registration is limited - please enroll ASAP. April 16th The Cash for Kids auction for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Rensselaer County. It starts at 6 and the event is at 544 Broadway, Rensselaer. The theme is Speak Easy-Roaring 20’s. Be sure to dress up. For more information please call the Boys & Girls Club at 518-465-3403, go to our website at www.bgcsorensco.org or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ bgclubsorensco. Live and silent auctions, raffles and more! and the event is at 544 Broadway, Rensselaer. The theme is Speak Easy-Roaring 20's. Be sure to dress up. For more information please call the Boys & Girls Club at 518-4653403, go to our website at www.bgcsorensco.org or our Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/bgclubsorensco. Live and silent auctions, raffles and more!

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EVENTS FOR ADULTS: All programs are free and open to the public. Due to limited space, registration is required for all programs, concerts & movies. Call 477-7476 or visit our webpage and use our online registration. Music Concerts The Joys of Trains Sunday, April 3 at 2:00 p.m. Local author and entertainer Chuck Oakes tells stories, sings songs and shares video clips of his personal adventures riding historic railroads of our vintage American West. PLEASE REGISTER. Music for the Flute and Harp Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a program of classical music by Flutist Yvonne Chavez Hansbrough, Professor of Flute and director of the Saint Rose Camerata at The College of Saint Rose, and harpist Karlinda Caldicott, Principal Harpist with the Schenectady and Catskill Symphony Orchestras. The program will consist of works by J. S. Bach, Ibert, Molnar, Rutter, Fauré, Hess, and Andrés. Funded by Friends of East Greenbush Community Library. PLEASE REGISTER. Historical Talk Greenbush Historical Society Presents Reburial of the Remains of the Schuyler Slaves Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m. Lisa Anderson is curator of bioarchaeology at the NYS Museum. She will talk about the research on the skeletal remains of 13 individuals unearthed in 2005 during a sewer line project on Broadway in Menands across from the Schuyler’s riverside estate, Schuyler Flatts, several miles north of their Albany home. She will also discuss the plans that are being made for the remains to be reburied on June 18, 2016 in St. Agnes Cemetery. PLEASE REGISTER. TECHNOLOGY HELP Windows 10 Workshop – Thursday, April 7, 6:30-8:30 pm This workshop will give an overview of Windows 10, highlighting some of the new features & settings. If you have a question specific to your laptop or mobile device, please bring it. SIGNUP REQUIRED. Greenbush Garden Club presents Reptiles and Amphibians in Your Garden Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. Lisa Hoyt, Director of the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, will give a presentation on some of the cold-blooded creatures you might find in your yard while doing your spring cleanup. Businesss meeting at 6:30, followed by presentation at 7:30. PLEASE REGISTER. Miscellaneous Coloring for Adults Friday at 2:00 – 3:30 on April 1; Wednesday at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on April 6 Adults have rediscovered how relaxing and creative coloring is. The health benefits include exercising fine motor skills and training the brain to focus. Join us to reconnect with this activity from your past. We’ll provide coloring sheets and colored pencils, or you can bring your own. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION.

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Monday, April 25: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Register early as classes are limited to the first 35 adults. The cost of the class is $20.00 per person for materials for AARP members. Please bring your card to the class. Non-members will be charged $25.00. Payment will be taken the day of the class by check made out to AARP. Please bring a bagged lunch. REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 29 FOR THE MARCH 21 CLASS, APRIL 4 FOR THE APRIL 25 CLASS, AND APRIL 25 FOR THE MAY 16 CLASS.

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Career Clinics Saturday, April 23, 10:30-1:30 Rregistration begins Mon, April 4 Make a one-on-one appointment with our career expert. Use your 30-minute appointment to learn job search strategies, have your resume or cover letter reviewed, receive interview coaching, or for general career advice. Call to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space permits.

Free Monthly Movie: Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 pm Brooklyn EVENTS FOR CHILDREN: Spring Storytimes (no registration required) APRIL STORYTIMES April 1- April 14 Baby Bookworms (babies up to 18 months): Thursdays @ 11:00 am Toddler Time (18 months +): Wednesdays @ 10:00 am Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Wednesdays @ 11:00 am OR Thursdays @ 10:00 am 1,2,3 Play With Me (18 months – 3 years old): Tuesdays 10:00 -11:15 am Music Together (baby - age 5) Friday, April 1 @ 10:00 am OR 11:00 am OR Saturday, April 2 at 11:00 am Join Matt Yaeger for a sample class of Music Together®, an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Kick-off Party! Saturday, April 9 @ 11:00 am Join us as we kick off our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are welcome to participate in the program. Get started at our kick-off party with stories, snacks, and a chance to meet and get your child’s photo taken with Clifford the Big Red Dog! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Miles the Reading Dog! Meet Miles, our new Reading Dog! Beginning readers can schedule an appointment to practice reading to Miles, a certified therapy dog. Miles is a great listener, and loves kids! Call the Children’s Room at (518) 477-7476 option #3 for more information & available times. New Crochet Club! (grades 4+) REGISTRATION REQUIRED 4 sessions, Wednesdays April 6th – 27th, 6:30-7:30 pm Learn the basics of crocheting, and create fun projects by recycling plastic grocery bags into “plarn” – plastic yarn!

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APRIL SCHOOL BREAK ACTIVITIES

ALL BREAK WEEK PROGRAMS REQUIRE REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY, APRIL 11 AT 9:00 AM. Moving & Grooving (grades K-2) Tuesday, April 26 @ 11:00 am Join Miss Rose for music, stories and movement. The Schenectady Theater for Children presents The Bremen Town Musicians (ages 4+) Wednesday, April 27 @ 2:00 pm Children will enjoy this show, packed with action, music and talking animals! Watercolorful Painting (ages 8+) Thursday, April 28 @ 11:00 am Join the Scotia-Glenville Traveling Museum and learn the howto of watercolor painting as you create your own journal. Family Movie Night Thursday, April 28 @ 6:30 pm Enjoy free popcorn and watch a showing of “Peanuts”. Lego Club (ages 5+) Saturday, April 11 @ 11:00 am

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PLEASE REGISTER FOR THESE PROGRAMS. Cook with the Co-op! Tuesday, April 5 @ 2:30PM, (Grades 9-12) Friday, April 29 @ 12:00PM, (Grades 6-8) Join us for an afternoon of cooking with the Honest Weight Food Co-op! Learn some cooking techniques and eat some delicious food. Middle School Makers – Special Poetry Month Edition (Grades 6-8) Friday, April 8 @ 3:00PM We’ll provide the snacks and materials, YOU supply the ideas! THERE’S A BUS FROM GOFF TO THE LIBRARY! JobNow! (Grades 9-12) Tuesday, April 12 @ 3:00PM Have questions about how to write a resume or what to do at a job interview? Not sure where your career interests lie? Need access to exam prep? JobNow provides you with assistance and answers! Join us to learn how to utilize this amazing tool! Refreshments will be provided.

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Valatie Community Theatre A Cappella Night | Saturday 4/9 | 7:30 pm A Sharp Arrangement All-Female A Cappella Group from SUNY Potsdam. Including local graduates Lissa Herzing - 2013 graduate, Ichabod Crane Chenya D’Arcangelis - 2013 graduate, Mohonasen High School

The Other Guys All-Male A Cappella Group from College of St. Rose, Albany, NY Including local graduates Christopher Benfield - 2012 graduate, Ichabod Crane Christopher Brennan - 2012 graduate, Shaker High School Alec Hicks - 2013 graduate, Maple Hill High School Ticket Price: $10 adults | $7 senior/students

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April Community Calendar RENSSELAER ALUMNI HALL OF FAME INDUCTION DINNER SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd, 2016 from 5:00PM - 9:00PM The Troy Elks Club, 134 N Greenbush Rd, Troy, NY 12180, (518) 283-1193. DINNER & INDUCTION CEREMONY HONORING: Walter “Coach D” Dlugolecki, Faculty, Posthumous, Barbara “Bobbi” Cochran Grube ‘62, Alumna, Posthumous, Richard McCabe, Faculty, Marie Stark Mohan ’43, Alumna, Posthumous, Ronald K. Rucker ’68, Alumnus April 25th Mental Illness Support Group NAMI is a nationwide grassroots advocacy group that represents families and people affected by mental illness in the United States. We are family members who offer support to each other. Our support group is facilitated by trained family members with lived experience, sharing information, experiences, and developing creative ways to solve difficult problems. Our main focus is on how to take care of ourselves while caring for our loved ones. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Care & Share FaithBased Family Support Group is facilitated by Mary Beth Honsinger, Rensselaer County NAMI at the First United Methodist Church at 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush. 6:30-8:00 on April 25th. 518-5886949 - www.namirensco.org Glendora’s Vegetaran Club Second Wednesday in April there will be a pot luck dinner at 6pm at the Church of Covenant in Averill Park. The Last Wednesday of April there will be a free Vegetarian dinner at the Trollyline Diner in Nassau. 6pm April 30th Chinese Auction

Nassau American Legion Ladies Auxillary unit 1268. is hosting their Annual Chinese auction Saturday April 30. At St. Mary's Hall at 29 Church St. Nassau NY,12123. April 30th Spring Sale & Raffle WE HAVE BASKETSWarm weather brings Mother's Day, gardens and more. We have them covered!! The Reformed Church of Schodack Landing, 624 River Road (Route 9J) will host a spring sale on April 30th from 10-3. A basket auction and a 50-50 raffle will be part of the fun. There will be items suitable for Mom and others including hand crafted items, plants, baubles, original paintings and a wide variety of books and baked goods. Come check out our selections & join us for lunch. CONTACT Rev. Barbara Morgan 732-2681

May 7th Run for Hope 5K and Kids 50 Yard Dash Church Street Preschool is sponsoring the 2nd annual Run for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, May 7th. This family friendly fundraiser honors Hope Oakes, wife and mother of two, who lost her battle with myelodysplasia in October of 2014. This year part of the proceeds will go to a scholarship fund that will include other families who suffered the loss of a parent, as well as the Oakes children. A portion of the proceeds also go to the Preschool to help with programming and operation. The event begins with the Kids Fun Run at 9:15 am, followed by the 5K at 9:30 am. Register early to receive a race T-shirt and a discount. Sign up before April 23rd is $20. From April 24th through race day, registration is $25. The Kids Fun Run is $5. Participants should meet at the Preschool/ Glynn Square on Church Street in Valatie. Registration opens at 8:00 am on race day. Music by DJ Johnny Bo will accompany the race, as well as refreshments, games for kids and face painting. The 5K will be followed by an award ceremony, where overall male and female winners will receive medals, along with top male and female age category winners and in honor of Mother’s Day, the fastest mommy with a stroller. The Preschool is looking for local businesses to act as race sponsors. With a $100 donation, the name of the sponsoring business will be printed on the shirt. For a donation of $150, the business logo will be prominently displayed on the shirt. All donations are tax deductable. Visit www.churchstreetpreschool.org for more information, to register, volunteer, or sponsor the race. Please “Like” Run for Hope on Facebook!

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The next great ideas was magnets. We picked one up in every place we traveled. Joe thought the sign of a happy home was a messy fridge covered in artwork, cut out comic strips & report cards, held in place with magnets from distant places. We had one from Jamaica of a face with Rasta braids, from Florida filled with sand, from Canada that looked like a maple leaf. We have an iguana from Mexico and a turtle from Barbados. We have a picture of a volcano from Hawaii and a wine bottle from Italy. Times too many. You get the picture.

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Wednesday Farmer’s Market Every Wednesday 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Starting June 10 – October 14, 2015 Building a Healthier Community! Sponsored by The East Greenbush Community Library and the Greenbush Area YMCA. Located in the parking lot between the library and the YMCA. There are currently 12 farms/vendors participating in this year’s market. If you are interested in joining the market please contact either the library at 477-7476 or the YMCA. Visit http://eastgreenbushlibrary.org/farmers-market/# for more information. Family Resource Centers of Columbia County (FRC) is a non-profit organization that offers a free playgroup type setting, circle time and free snacks. frc@familyresourcecenterscc.org. The gopen group meets on Wednesdays, October – May, from 10 – Noon at the North Chatham United Methodist Church, 4274 Route 203 in North Chatham. Melvin Roads Post Bingo is Wednesday evenings beginning at 7:30pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. $2,700 in prizes plus casinos Storytime Every Wednesday at 10:30am at the Nassau Free Library. Drop in and join Colene for simple stories, songs, and a craft. Nassau Free Library, 18 Church St. Nassau NY. For more information. Call 766-2715 or visit www.nassaufreelibrary.org

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Fridays Castleton Public Library offers computer help by appointment only. Learn the basics of computer use or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. Please call the library during regular business hours to register. Fridays at 10:00 a.m. (except 1st Friday of each month). Block Party, Castleton Public Library, Fridays from 10:00-11:00 am. Bring your baby, toddler, or preschooler for group play with wooden blocks. FREE REIKI: Reduce stress and promote healing by balancing the body’s energy system. First Friday of the month at Venture Inward, 568 Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush, NY. 6-6:45pm. Call 477-6566 or go to www.ventureinwardcenter.com for more information. Walk-In’s Welcome.

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Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club president Terry Brewer is flanked by Nancy and Jack Faddegon who presented the club with the first-ever Rotary District 7190 ShelterBox "Hero" pennant on Thursday, March 17, 2016.. The award was created to honor clubs donating at least $3,000 in one year to the ShelterBox effort, which the Faddegons coordinate in our district. Southern Rensselaer, which received a similar award from the national ShelterBox coordinators for its $10,000 contribution in 2015, just gave ShelterBox another $5,000. ShelterBox is a global Rotary partner that provides temporary shelter and recovery tools to people around the world victimized by natural and other disasters such as earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, and even mass migrations from areas of conflict. The Rensselaer County Rotary is seeking new members. Weekly meetings are held at 593 Columbia Turnpike Thursdays at 6pm at Quigley’s.

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April Calendar of Events 85 S. Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033

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Ongoing Programs: Story Hour with Miss Linda: Story time and crafts! Suggested age range birth to age 6. Thursdays at 10:30 am on 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28. Block Party: Bring in your baby, toddler, or preschooler in for group play with wooden blocks, and help develop their skills in early literacy, math, logic, social know-how, and more! Fridays from 10:00-11:00 am on 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29. Computer Help: Learn the basics of computer use in a one-on-one setting. Offered by appointment to fit your schedule! Call 732-0879 to register. Monday, April 4, 6:30 pm Adult Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club: Bring a book you’ve read lately. From westerns to graphic novels to non-fiction to poetry and beyond, all books are fair game for discussion! This is a great way to learn about books and authors you might not otherwise encounter. Tuesday, April 5, 4:00-8:00 pm LEGO Fun: We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! Recommended for ages 4 and up. Saturday, April 9, 8:00-10:00 am Friends of CPL Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Location: Applebee’s Restaurant, 594 N. Troy Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144 Cost: $6.00 per person Help raise funds to benefit the library. Includes 3 pancakes, 2 slices of bacon, and unlimited beverages. Buy tickets at the library through April 8 – walk-ins welcome! Tuesday, April 12, 5:30-7:00 pm Legal Clinic: Need help with a legal issue? Get a free, private, and confidential consultation with an experienced attorney. Sponsored by The Legal Project. Appointment required; contact Jennifer Latte at 518-435-1770 or email jguillot@legalproject.org. Wednesday, April 13, 5:00-8:00 pm Color Me Calm: Coloring for Grown-Ups: Coloring for adults? Absolutely! It's a relaxing, stress-relieving, and fun way to spend an hour or two. We’ll also have soothing music and herbal tea to help you unwind. Friday, April 15, 6:00 pm Family Movie Night: Movie lovers of all ages are welcome to join us at our Family Movie Night! Call the library to find out what's playing. Saturday, April 16, 10:30 am Saturday Storytime: Join Miss Mia for story time and crafts! age 6 & under Monday, April 18, 7:00 pm Library Board Meeting: Monthly meeting of the Castleton Public Library’s Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 pm Explore the Power of Essential Oils: Dawn DuBois talks about what essential oils are, how they are produced, and ways to use them for yourself, your family, pets & home to enhance your health and wellness. Samples will be available. Wednesday, April 20, 7:00 pm Friends of Castleton Public Library Meeting: Want to help support and raise funds for CPL? Come join the Friends! All are welcome. Thursday, April 21, 2:00-6:00 pm LEGO Fun: We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! Recommended for ages 4 and up. Friday, April 22, 2:00-6:00 pm Earth Day Project: Paint a mini flower pot and plant a seed, then take it home and watch your plant grow. Monday, April 25, 12:00-8:00 pm Blackout Poetry: Use your imagination and a book page to create a unique poem. Tuesday, April 26, 12:00-7:00 pm Perler Bead Crafts: Join us at the library to create works of art with special beads and an iron. Wednesday, April 27, 2:00-6:00 pm Wii at the Library: Come hang out & play Wii. Wednesday, April 27, 6:30 pm TED Talk Discussion Series: Travel: Join us the last Wednesday of each month for a viewing and discussion of two short TED Talks that share a common theme. April’s theme is “Travel.” TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to “ideas worth spreading.” Annual TED Conferences invite the world’s leading thinkers and doers to speak for up to 18 minutes on a variety of topics. Thursday, April 28, 12:00-5:00 pm Shrinky Dink Magnets: Shrink down art and turn into magnets. Friday, April 29, 11:00 am-6:00 pm Shrinky Dink Magnets: SPRING BREAK PROGRAM! Spend the afternoon crafting. We have plenty of supplies – bring your imagination!

April 14th, 2016 Take Back the Night Take Back the Night Walk is Thursday April 14th,2016 at 7:00pm at Hampton Manor Lake, Onderdonk Park Hampton Avenue at Lakeshore Drive, East Greenbush In observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 10-16, 2016, the East Greenbush/Lower Rensselaer County communities are invited to participate in the yearly Take Back the Night walk. It will be held Thursday evening, April 14th, 2016 at Hampton Manor Lake, East Greenbush, beginning at 7:00pm. A brief ceremony will start the event at Onderdonk Park as government officials and local leaders in the Victims’ Rights community offer their thoughts and words of support. All in attendance will be invited to demonstrate their own support not only by their presence but by taking the mile-length walk around the lake. Well over 150 persons participated in the walk in 2015. East Greenbush has a particularly poignant reason for this celebration. Two members of the town who grew up in its’ neighborhoods, Liza Ellen Warner and Nikki Hart, lost their lives as victims of domestic violence. Martha Lasher-Warner, Liza’s mother, notes that “Victim empowerment is a central tenant of our work.” Warner who is a member of the National Victims’ Rights Board states that “by engaging the entire community, we are able to maximize and leverage existing resources to better serve all victims of crime and provide the necessary support through their journey to healing.” Families and friends, indeed all members of the community are most welcome and encouraged to join in this demonstration of advocacy on April 14th. Hampton Manor Lake/Onderdonk Park is located at the corner of Hampton Avenue and Lakeshore Drive, East Greenbush. Contact: Martha Lasher-Warner, 518 928-8346 or marthawarner29@gmail.com

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One Big Racing Family By Kassidy Berger

The thrill of racing would be nothing without the work of the important group named the New York State Stock Car Association. NYSSCA is involved many different race tracks, including Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, NY. The organization is a huge part of racing and is constantly looking to promote racing to new spectators. NYSSCA is an organization that aims to better the sport of racing through education and community support. In the 1960s, it was used as a place for drivers to have their voices heard and to place suggestions for their local speedways, as well as to discuss safety at the tracks. Another aspect is the support it lends to racers in need. NYSSCA was officially incorporated on March 22nd, 1969, yet it’s annual banquet began in 1964. This tradition still continues today, 52 years later. Yet now, it does so much more. “The purpose of NYSSCA is to benefit race car drivers,” secretary Kim Berger said. NYSSCA is known for always lending a hand to drivers in need. Through a racing perspective, going to the same track every week creates a certain kind of community that lingers even after the checkered flag flies. This type of community is what NYSSCA looks to support. A major feature of NYSSCA is the Injured Driver fund. If a member, including non-drivers, were to get injured from a racing-related incident at a track, then they are eligible for support from the fund. That person is allowed to receive $125 a week, for up to 26 weeks. It is just one way that NYSSCA works to improve the sport of racing and support it’s members. NYSSCA is a non-profit organization, and of course the money they hand out has to come from somewhere. Every year, NYSSCA holds their annual banquet and awards are handed out to racers who showed significant achievement in the previous year of racing. Other fundraisers include bowling tournaments in the winter and an annual golf tournament, which is being held on May 12th this year. The membership fee is only $25 a year, which is far less than what NYSSCA may support it’s members with over the course of a racing season. Many awards were given out this year at the annual banquet, which was held on January 23rd. However, one very special award was new on the program, called “Humanitarian Award in Memory of Chaplain Dave Miller". It was being given in honor of Chaplain Dave Miller, who passed away last year. “The purpose of the award was to recognize an individual who goes above and beyond outside racing to bring awareness to a good cause,” added Kim Berger.

This year it went to Brian Berger, the driver of the purposefully pink number 60 car at Lebanon Valley Speedway, who set out to raise $5,000 for breast cancer research, education, and awareness from the beginning of the 2015 racing season. NYSSCA was extremely generous on the night of the awards banquet and donated $100 to “Racing For A Cure”, which by the end of the night, hit home the goal with just over $5,000 raised. NYSSCA has also assisted in previous fundraisers of Berger’s, including the JC Flach Memorial Fund, in memory of JC Flach, a young driver who raced at Lebanon Valley alongside Berger for many years. The fund awards first-time drivers at Lebanon Valley Speedway a bonus check of $500, which has been given out three times since it began in early 2013. “NYSSCA has been a great supporter of racing for many, many years. I'm happy to be part of an organization that is there for racers in their time of need and promotes positive aspects of racing,” said Berger. Fundraisers are nothing without people to run them. “We have hundreds of members as well as countless numbers of volunteers throughout the year,” said secretary Kim Berger. NYSSCA has a board of directors in addition to officers, all elected by members. NYSSCA also supports the racing community through their annual scholarships for the children of members, or members themselves. Every year, NYSSCA gives out a scholarship of $250 to a high school senior. This is just another example of how dedicated NYSSCA is to improve the sport of racing. Without NYSSCA, racing would not be the same. It looks out for its members and encourages fans to continue to support racing. Of course, they are always looking for new members and for new people to support the tracks they sponsor. When asked why she is a part of NYSSCA, secretary Kim Berger said, “I like to stay involved in racing since it has been a part of our family my entire life.” So why not make it a new tradition for your family? For more information, contact Cheryl Catman at 518-479-0607 or nysscavp@gmail.com Photo of Brian Berger, his wife and 3 daughters.

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The Gas Pipeline: A Brief Overview By Jennifer Hixon Kinder Morgan’s subsidiary Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company proposes to build a high-capacity natural gas pipeline from northern Pennsylvania to eastern Massachusetts. The pipeline’s path runs through southern Rensselaer County. Houston-based Kinder Morgan claims that the pipeline would lower the price of natural gas in New England markets. Opponents of the pipeline contend that the pipeline would carry gas largely intended for export, and would bring hazard without benefit to people living along the pipeline’s route. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing company documents and public comment on the proposed project, and will ultimately decide if it can proceed. The towns of Stephentown, Nassau, Sand Lake and Schodack have all passed resolutions opposing the pipeline, as has the Rensselaer County legislature. Last March, Congressmen Gibson and Tonko urged FERC to extend the public comment period. FERC agreed to accept public comments through January 2016. This March, Senators Gillibrand and Schumer called on FERC to reject Kinder Morgan’s current permit application, citing “overwhelmingly negative feedback … from the public” and “the potential for long lasting environmental and health impacts.” To view project documents and public comments filed with FERC, go to elibrary.ferc.gov and search for filings related to docket number CP16-21. For a company perspective on the pipeline, visit www.kindermorgan.com, and search for “NED.” For information on opposition to the pipeline, visit www.stopnypipeline.org.

Word of Mouth By Joseph R. L apinski, D.D.S.

www.LapinskiDentaL.com Dear Dr. Lapinski: I’m in a wedding this summer & want to whiten my teeth. I’ve tried drugstore products but I still don’t think my teeth are that white. Any suggestions? Tooth Whitening is an extremely popular cosmetic procedure. For relatively little time, money and effort you can kick up your entire appearance. The most common ways to whiten teeth include OTC products like strips, paint-ons, rinses and toothpastes. In the office we do custom take home trays, semi-custom professional take home & cosmetic rehabilitation using lab generated porcelain crowns and veneers. The first thing to know is that your enamel is whiter than the layers of tooth below it. Scrubbing your teeth really hard with a toothbrush will not whiten your teeth and can do a lot of abrasive damage. Whitening toothpaste can be very damaging to teeth if used incorrectly. They can remove superficial staining but overtime, they can actually remove your white enamel as you literally scrub off the top layer of tooth structure. Gum recession and divots in teeth are being seen more commonly than 10 years ago, which I believe is the result of toothbrush abrasion & toothpaste misuse. Whitening toothpaste should be used by adults, and should be used cautiously to prevent long term damage. The best results I’ve seen is on patients using professional whitening products. I personally prefer the trays as side effects are relatively rare. Plus, the patient is in control of how often to bleach & periodic touch-ups are very simple. Office Bleaching is done using a specialized gel/light combination. The downside to 1-hour bleaching is that it’s a one shot deal & if you’re not pleased with the result – you’ll have to repeat the procedure or get trays made. Both can work very well & are safe to the teeth, not damaging tooth structure. The most common side effects for both are tooth sensitivity & gum irritation, which are generally short in duration and minor in nature. Lastly, you can whiten teeth by replacing them with crowns, veneers or a combination of whitening and cosmetic procedures – which can dramatically change the color, shape and appearance of your – but this is a topic for a different question. As always, consult your dental professional about questions or concerns you may have. We can’t help you address issues if we don’t know about them. Forward any questions to me at DrJoe@LapinskiDental.com.

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My home and yard are clean, so, my dog can’t get worms. Fiction! Dogs can get intestinal parasites a variety of ways, including ingesting eggs or spores in contaminated dirt, water, feces or food. Scooting on the floor could be a sign of parasite infection. Fact! Some dogs do not show any symptoms, but signs can include floor scooting, vomiting, diarrhea, distended abdomen, weight loss and an occasional cough. Ringworm is a worm. Fiction! Ringworm is fungus that affects the skin. It starts as a small hairless lesion and it can increase in size. Like some parasites, it can be passed from pet to humans. Worms can be passed from a mother dog to her puppies. Fact! Some intestinal parasites lie dormant in the mother and become active when she’s pregnant, passing from mother to puppy during nursing or birth, which is why parasite preventatives prescribed during puppy veterinary health checks are so important. Cats and dogs can get tapeworms from fleas. Fact! Tapeworms are usually spread through infected fleas. Even children can accidently ingest an infected flea and get tapeworms. Fleas can increase by the thousands in a day or two. Fact! After its first blood meal, a single flea can lay up to 40 to 50 eggs in one day. Stool samples can detect intestinal parasites. Fact! When your veterinarian asks you to bring in your pet’s stool, they are checking for parasites. Heartworm is not really a parasite. Fiction! Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart. Adult heartworms can live 5-7 years in a dog’s heart, causing damage on both the heart and lungs. Cats cannot get heartworms. Fiction! Cats can get heartworms but they are resistant hosts. The worms may not live to their final adult stage, but immature worms can still cause damage to a cat’s lungs and airways. While dogs are the usual host, heartworms can infect more than 30 animal species. Mosquitoes carry heartworms. Fact! An infected mosquito bites a dog and can leave heartworm larvae behind. A simple annual blood test can detect heartworms. If my dog or cat had parasites, I would see them. Fiction! In the early stages of heartworm infection, there are no obvious signs. Some intestinal parasites will pass microscopic eggs or spores in your dog’s feces that are too small to see. Roundworms and tapeworms can be an exception. Internal parasites are not serious. Fiction! Heartworms, left untreated, cause heartworm disease which can be fatal. Other internal parasites (worms) can cause vomiting, diarrhea, malnutrition and anemia. Some parasites can infect humans (especially children) through contaminated soil or sandboxes. Parasites are disgusting, but they are preventable. An annual blood and stool sample test can quickly rule out (or detect) parasites. Monthly preventatives go further keeping pets’ safe, and their owners, from these harmful freeloaders. Discuss with your veterinarian the best way to keep your pets safe, parasite-free and healthy. By Thomas R. Phillips, D.V.M.

Saturday, April 23rd 10am-Noon

Let’s Go Green by Keeping it Clean Park Clean-Up Day in Hampton Manor Park Please join volunteers from the East Greenbush YMCA, Regeneron, East Greenbush Kiwanis, East Greenbush Rotary Club, East Greenbush Girl Scouts, Columbia High School Peer Leadership, Columbia High School Key Club, Columbia High School Art Club, Hampton Manor residents, and East Greenbush Town Employees as we spruce up the park!

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Saturday, April 30th 9am-noon The Town of Schodack, City of Rensselaer and Town of East Greenbush present

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The Document Shredder Machine will be at The East Greenbush Town Hall parking lot. Do you have documents and papers that need to be shredded? Bring them here. Safe and secure. Please limit your documents to 3 boxes. Town of East Greenbush Community & Recreation Dept

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2006 Dodge Charger Daytona RT 4dr Sedan, 53K Miles Clean Carfax, Top Banana Daytona #ed 3820 of 4000, Gray Leather Interior, Power Sunroof, Navigation, Heated Seats, Traction Control, Keyless Entry, Power Windows, Locks & Mirrors. A/C, Cruise, Tilt, CD Special $17,797

2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 2dr Coupe ,26K Miles,ONE OWNER Clean Carfax SRT8, Black on Black Leather Interior, Heated Seats, Brembo Brakes, Corsa Exhaust, Traction Control, Stereo Controls on the Wheel, Keyless Entry, Power Windows, Locks & Mirrors. A/C, Cruise. Special price $30,997

2008 Ford Mustang ROUSH P-51A GT Premium 2dr Coupe-VERY HARD TO FIND-RARE-ONLY 151 MADE! only 3K Miles ONE OWNER Clean Carfax Gray Leather Interior, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, Roush Exhaust, 510 Horsepower, 18â&#x20AC;? Chrome Wheels, V8 Supercharged, Traction Control, Keyless Entry, Power Windows, Locks & Mirrors. A/C, Cruise. Special $44,997

2014 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe SVT-Cobra, 5K Miles, ONE OWNER Clean Carfax, 662 Supercharged Horsepower, Gray Leather Interior, Navigation, 6-speed manual Transmission, Sync Equipped, Bluetooth, Premium Audio-Shaker, Stereo Controls on the Wheel, Premium wheels, SVT-Cobra $57,997

2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 4x4 LTZ 4dr Crew Cab Pickup 100K MilesCertified ONE OWNER Clean Carfax, Orange with Tan Leather Interior, Navigation, Remote Stater, Power Sunroof, Power Running Boards, Heated and Cooled Seats, Heated Mirrors, Backup camera, Trailer Hitch, Bluetooth, Premium Audio-Bose, Satellite Radio, Pedals, Memory Seating, $27,997

2012 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 Sport 2dr SUV, only 20K Miles. ONE OWNER Clean Carfax, Burgundy with Charcoal Interior, 6-Speed Manual Transmission, Traction Control, *Previous Canadian History, Stereo Controls on the Wheel, AC, Portable Audio Control. Hard Top, $25,997

2011 Honda Ridgeline 4x4 RTS 4dr Crew Cab 46K Miles ONE OWNER Blue with Gray Interior, 4x4, traction Control, Stereo Controls on the wheel, Keyless Entry, Power Windows, Locks & Mirrors. A/C, Cruise, Tilt, CD. $23,997