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s the cold, snowy weather continues, I would like first and foremost to remind our residents to be careful of yourselves, your homes, and your pets in the severe conditions we have experienced lately. Also, this is an important time to be a good neighbor and look in on any elderly or infirm neighbors you may have, just to be sure that they are getting through this bitter winter weather safely. The winter weather always increases the workload for Our Guilderland Highway Department staff. As many of you have probably heard by now, Todd Gifford, Guilderland’s long-time Highway Superintendent, retired at the end of 2010. However, due to the fact that we have an experienced workforce and competent day-to-day supervision, all developed during Superintendent Gifford’s time in office, the Highway Department has been able to successfully deal with everything that this winter season has thrown at us so far. We are grateful for the excellent work they are accomplishing. The Town Board is currently interviewing candidates for the position of Highway Superintendent, and hopes to make an appointment to the position in the near future. The Town of Guilderland was listed in a recent report from the New York State Department of Labor as the community of over 25,000 people with the lowest (5%) unemployment rate in New York State. It is gratifying to learn that our community is doing better than most on the employment front. I would attribute this to the long-term stability of Guilderland’s real estate market and our extremely strong Town finances, as well as to the presence of a vibrant local business community that employs a great many Town residents. We must make no mistake about it, though- the national and state economies are still in tough shape, and those problems trickle down to the local level in the form of limited regional employment opportunities and diminished sales tax revenue. We continue to monitor and manage Town finances very closely, and believe that these efforts are more important

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for our residents than media reports, however favorable they may be. For those residents who do enjoy getting outdoors in the winter, Guilderland does offer a variety of options. Cross-country skiers can enjoy groomed trails on the Western Turnpike Golf Course, or try the more challenging experience of skiing on ungroomed surfaces on the trail network in Tawasentha Park and the Winter Recreation Area. Ski rentals are available for $7 on weekends at the Pro Shop at Western Turnpike Golf Course. Snowshoers have several miles of trails through open and wooded terrain available for use at Tawasentha Park. Our Parks Department has a limited number of rental snowshoes available for $5 at the Parks Office on Route 146 across from the Tawasentha Park entrance. Also, the sledding hill in the Winter Recreation Area has been getting plenty of use with the frequent snowfalls so far this winter. Please check the Town website for updated information on activities, or call the Parks Department at 456-3150 during the week, or the Western Turnpike Pro Shop at 456-0786 on the weekend for information on what activities are currently available. Finally, as you make your way around Guilderland in these wintry conditions, please be sure to drive carefully. Driving conditions at this time of year can be difficult, and safety should be a focus for all of us on the roads. Stay warm! Kenneth Runion, Town Supervisor

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HAS THE GUILDERLAND REAL ESTATE MARKET STABILIZED?

t seems like everyone today has questions about the current state of the Guilderland real estate market. How are values? Are homes selling? How long will it take to sell my home? These are questions that I hear almost every day. When I started in the business 20 years ago, a real estate agent’s primary evaluation tool was a CMA or Comparative Market Analysis. Using this method an agent would evaluate prior closed, pending, and active listings in an area to derive an estimated value for a property. This method is still used by many agents today. However, to really know what is going on in a real estate market in general, a more detailed statistical analysis is required. Based on recent Multiple Listing Service Data here is what is happening in Guilderland as of January 31,2011. There are roughly 114 existing single family homes listed for sale with an average list price of $296,298. In 2010, 253 existing single family homes were sold in Guilderland for an average sale price of $256,958 and an average reported marketing time of about 66 days. Homes are selling for 96.13% of list price on average. On the surface these numbers are somewhat deceiving. A closer look indicates that 23% of homes listed for sale in 2010 expired unsold which skews the days on market numbers. Based on the current absorption rate in homes under $400,000, Guilderland has about a 6 month supply of homes on the market. As a general rule of thumb, a 6 month supply of homes is considered to be a balanced market. When the inventory of homes is greater then 6 months it is considered a buyer’s market. A supply less then 6 months will tend to indicate the market favors sellers. These are general numbers and serve as a guideline only. Each neighborhood and price range within the town will vary from the averages and each home should be evaluated individually to draw accurate valuation and marketing conclusions. In response to various information requests, we have recently added a free online real estate market snapshot that can be customized using current up to date Multiple Listing Service data. If you want to know what is happening in your Guilderland neighborhood visit us at www.guilderlandmarkettrends.com This site will give you a free analysis of what homes in your neighborhood are actually selling for as well as information such as days on the market for specific homes. If you need help interpreting your free report please call us!

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Master Rice is a 4th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, teaches math at Guilderland High School and owns Guilderland Martial Arts with his sister Christine Clark.

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Q. What year did your business start? A. Our office opened in the Fall of 2000. Q. Where are you located? A. We are located at 3905 Carman Road, near the intersection of Western Ave (Route 20) and Carman Road (Route 146). Q. What hours are you open? A. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm and Tuesdays 10:30 am – 6:30 pm. Q. What got you interested in Dentistry? A. Dentistry has always been a passion of mine since I was a little kid. I have always enjoyed working closely with people, and growing up I excelled with artistic projects and other hands on activities.

Q. What makes your practice different from the other offices in the surrounding area? A. Lets face it, going to the dentist is not everyone’s favorite thing to do – but we strive hard to make it a fun and enjoyable experience. By carefully listening to our patients needs, reviewing their medical and dental histories and using our microscope to examine their teeth, we are not only being thorough, but this allows us to customize a treatment plan for each individual patient. Q. What do you love most about your practice? A. I love the fact that I can treat my patients as an extension of my family and not just another patient in the practice. Over time, I have enjoyed building relationships with each and every one of my patients, and getting to know them and their families on a more personal level. Q. Q Are you known for anything special? A. Continuing education has always and will continue to be of utmost importance to me. I regularly study at worldrenowned dental education centers such as the Kois Center. All members of our dental team participate in continuing education courses to enhance their knowledge of dentistry. As a result, we are able to help you understand the problems you may be experiencing, their causes, and options to remedy them.

Dr. Oshins using the Velscope on a patient during an oral cancer exam. If you have any questions about the Velscope oral cancer exam visit us on our website at www. oshinsofsmiles.com or become a fan of our page on Facebook.

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Our services include all phases of cosmetic dentistry (veneers, whitening, tooth colored fillings, implants, crowns and bridges) preventative care (cleanings and sealants) starting with children’s exams at age 3, extractions, root canals, and denture work.

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Q. What technology have you incorporated into your office since you opened? A. In dentistry technology is always changing and you have to stay current with the newest techniques and materials. I have researched all the products that I use in my office to ensure that I consistently produce high quality dental work. During all of our initial exams, I do an oral cancer exam with the velscope (oral cancer screening device), and use a microscope to examine each patient’s mouth and teeth. Through digital photography, each patient is able to see their teeth and any findings on my computer. We are really excited and looking forward to be incorporating digital x-rays into the office this year, along with an intraoral camera. Q. Do you work with any local organizations? A. I support Community Caregivers, local schools, fire and police departments. My volunteer work includes Habitat for Humanity, Freihofers Run for Women, and visiting local schools during dental health month.

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Q. Dr. Oshins, what are dental sealants, who should use them, and how long do they last? A. Sealants are a thin, plastic coating that are meticulously placed on the chewing surfaces of teeth – usually the back teeth (the pre-molars and molars) – to prevent tooth decay. The liquid sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and grooves of the teeth forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth. Typically, children should get sealants on their permanent molars and premolars as soon as these teeth come in. In this way, the dental sealants can protect the teeth through the cavity prone years of ages 6 to 14. However, adults without decay or fillings in their molars can also benefit from sealants. Well placed sealants can protect the teeth from decay for many years. They do need to be checked for chipping or wearing at regular dental check ups.

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Q. When is dental health month? A. Dental health month is during the month of February. During this month, my staff and I volunteer our time to visit local schools such as St. Madeline Sophie’s and Pinebush Elementary. At each school, we educate children from ages 5-8 about the importance of good oral health, so they can maintain their teeth for a lifetime.

A. In addition to my private practice, I am an adjunct faculty member at Hudson Valley Community College in the dental hygiene department. I am an active member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Third District Dental Society, and the Schenectady County Dental Society. My interests include sports, working out, traveling, and attending concerts. I play in soccer leagues year round, enjoy cycling on and off road, and skiing in the winter. I also enjoy gourmet cooking and began taking some courses at the Culinary Institute of America.

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SNOW AND ICE = WHIPLASH INJURIES By Dr. Jennifer L. Noonan, Spinal Wellness Center, Western Ave, Guilderland

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Dr. Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David, who is also a Chiropractor, and her sons Connor, Noah and Aiden. She is a graduate of Guilderland High School, SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College. She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years.

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SAVE THE DATE! for the Tawasentha Mud Mania!

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Awesome Kids & Adult Obstacle Course & Fun Run! Saturday, June 18, 2011 12:00 Noon Ͳ 4:00 pm Tawasentha Park Ͳ Route 146 Guilderland, NY ARE YOU READY TO GET DOWN & DIRTY? On Saturday, June 18th, we invite you to join us at the TAWASENTHA MUD MANIA FUN RUN. The races will take place at Tawasentha Park, 188 Route 146, Guilderland, NY. The course is designed to challenge you to a series of obstacles as you run around Tawasentha Park & the Winter Rec Area. The adult race is a 5k course and the kids race is a 1k course (kids stay in the main park). You'll have fun running, walking, climbing, crawling through lots of obstacles, fording the Normanskill, and much, much more!

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