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Guilderland’s Gathering Place Thurs. May 2, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

ADVANCED ZENTANGLE This class demonstrates shading techniques with a single graphite pencil to produce both subtle and bold tones that lend depth to your tiles.

Experienced Zentangle participants will benefit most from this class, but all are welcome. Please bring Zentangle supplies if you have them. (R)

Tues. May 7, 1:00-6:00 p.m.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Wed. May 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

DROP-IN GENEALOGY Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty is available for free family-history consultations and advice on a drop-in basis. Bring your questions for help finding solutions.

Mon. May 13, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

NIGHT OWLS BOOK DISCUSSION Summer Hours at the Robbers Library, by Sue Halpern Tues. May 14, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

DAY LARKS BOOK DISCUSSION Summer Hours at the Robbers Library, by Sue Halpern Wed. May 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

GUILDERLAND HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION

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GUILDERLAND HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT - MAY 3 - 28 DROP-IN KNIT & STITCH MONDAYS 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

TUESDAYS 12:00– 2:00 p.m.

E- BOOK 1:1 COACHING - MOST WEDNESDAYS, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Sun. May 19, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

FINGER LAKES GUITAR QUARTET An exciting and eclectic repertoire spanning five centuries is in store when the Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet graces our Helderberg Room.

Wed. May 15, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

COOKBOOK CLUB: THE HAPPY COOK Celebrate spring with The Happy Cook, a Thurs. May 9, 6:30-7:45 p.m. gorgeous assortment of recipes featuring STRAWBERRIES LIKE CHOCOLATE fresh and delicious ingredients, written by Mon. May 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Create delicious, chocolate-covered Daphne Oz, co-host of ABC’s The Chew.

Fri. May 3, 6:00-7:30 p.m. strawberries to give as an edible gift just in BRINGING MINDFULNESS TO LIFE PETE SEEGER’S CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY time for Mother’s Day, or as a special dessert First, come to the information desk to look through this cookbook and choose your SONGFEST! to enjoy yourself! Space is limited. (R) Tues. May 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m. recipe(s). Then on 5/15, bring a sample of HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE YOU MAKE Legendary folk musician (and Hudson Valley what you prepared for everyone to taste. resident) Pete Seeger was born 100 years ago Thurs. May 9, 7:00-8:00 p.m. with JOHN LELAND One lucky attendee will go home with a today! Join us for a special performance of CIVICS 101: THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE Award-winning journalist John Leland will copy of the cookbook! (R) songs by Pete Seeger and his orbit (Weavers, Ever wonder how the Electoral College share his experience of following six elders Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly et.al.), featuring the works? If it’s still viable, or antiquated in New York City in a series of articles for the Thurs. May 16, 2:00-3:15 p.m. talents of musician Michael Eck and friends. and in need of reform? Dr. Anne Hildreth, CONNECTING THE DOTS: USING TECHNOLOGY New York Times, which ultimately coalesced We’ll have birthday cake after to celebrate!

Associate Professor Emerita from the into a single book: Happiness is a Choice TO STAY SOCIALLY CONNECTED University at Albany’s Rockefeller College You Make: Lessons from a Year Among Research shows that meaningful Sat. May 4, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. of Public Affairs & Policy, will be on hand the Oldest Old. A book sale and signing relationships are integral to aging well, NEW YORK LIVING LEGACY: PETE SEEGER to discuss current issues related to the will follow with light refreshments. and that seniors who have an active Join us for a very special multi-media lecture and Electoral College. (R) This program is made possible through a social life may have a slower rate of Q & A to celebrate the centennial birthday of collaboration with the Albany Guardian memory decline. So what tools can beloved folk legend Pete Seeger. Noted music Fri. May 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Society. we use to stay connected, and how do writer Jess Jarnow, author of Wasn’t That a Time: PROJECT PICTURE BOOK: Register with AGS by calling 518.434.2140. they work? Join Jennifer LaPorte, from The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the TISSUE PAPER GARDEN COLLAGE Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, on American Soul, presents an engaging multimedia Read, imagine and create at our picture technology resources available to maintain Wed. May 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m. program. Presented in partnership with the book art club. You’ll read a story and use LIBRARY CLUB those important connections.

Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center. your imagination to create a masterpiece Join us for an afterschool snack as we based on the book. Please dress for a mess! talk about our favorite books, plan future Thurs. May 16, 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Sat. May 4, 2:00-4:30 p.m.

Grades PreK-2. (R) programs, and do a project to benefit the FEATURE FILM: BLACKKkKLAANSMAN BETTER ANGELS: SKILLS WORKSHOP Library! Grades 3-5. (R) Academy Award Winner: Best Adapted This 2.5-hour workshop teaches participants Sat. May 11, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Screenplay. In the midst of the 1970s civil effective ways to communicate with others MOTHER’S DAY MARKETPLACE Wed. May 22, 5:00-7:00 p.m. rights movement, a black detective sets who differ from them politically. The goal is Take a leisurely stroll through our annual PLANT EXCHANGE encouraging respectful conversations that Marketplace, where you can find something out to infiltrate the Colorado chapter of the Ku Klux Klan with the help of his Jewish Thinning out your perennials? Bring potted – rather than aiming to persuade – clarify delightful for Moms or Moms-to-Be, plants in and trade them for something differences, search for common ground, and graduates, future brides or anyone else on colleague. Directed by Spike Lee. new. Drop them off on Tues. May 21 and affirm the importance of the relationship. (R) your list. Vendors galore! get a ticket for the swap, or just bring them Sat. May 18, 2:00-3:30 p.m. to swap on Wed. May 22. Please note, we KITCHEN COMPOSTING MADE EASY Mon. May 6, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Sat. May 11, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. cannot accept plants earlier than 5/21.

Join Capital Roots Educator, Francesca LITTLE LEGO BETTER BOOKS SALE DiGiorgio, to learn how to start your very Use your imagination for some inspired LEGO Find bargains galore on books, CDs, DVDs Thurs. May 23, 6:30-8:45 p.m. creations with friends. You can bring your own and more at the Guilderland Public Library’s own compost pile! We’ll cover the types of FEATURE FILM: GREEN BOOK bricks or use the library’s collection. We offer Better Books Sale, held the second Saturday materials that can be composted, how to Academy Award Winners: Best Picture; keep your pile balanced and healthy, and Duplo for younger children. Grades K-3. of each month. Good hunting! how to use the finished product to improve Best Original Screenplay; Mahershala Ali for Actor in a Supporting Role. An soil texture and vitality. (R) Mon. May 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Sat. May 11, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Italian-American bouncer from the Bronx BRINGING MINDFULNESS TO LIFE WMHT PRESENTS: bonds with a world-class black pianist while Sat. May 18, 2:00-3:15 p.m.

Looking for more clarity in your life? Attend PLANTING LOVE & FLOWERS MIRACLE METS: ART SHAMSKY AND CO- chauffeuring him around 1962 Jim Crow this three-part workshop and learn how to Barbara Lukas leads our annual Mother’s South, relying on the “green book” to guide WRITER ERIK SHERMAN incorporate mindfulness with techniques to Day program. Preschoolers through them to safe establishments. guide the mind, relax the body, and deepen Grade 1 are invited to plant a flower and a Meet Art Shamsky of the 1969 World Series your well-being. This workshop series vegetable to give to Mom. Children must be Champion Miracle Mets and co-author Sat. May 25-Mon. May 27 Erik Sherman, featuring their book After is team-taught by three presenters with accompanied by an adult caregiver. (R) Library closed for Memorial Day weekend. the Miracle: the Lasting Brotherhood of experience in meditation, yoga, therapy, the 1969 Mets. Catapulting from “Lovable and mindfulness practice. Also held 5/13 Mon. May 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Thurs. May 30, 6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Losers” to World Series Champions in and 5/20; space is limited. (R) GPL SPROUTS: CATCH OF THE DAY FEATURE FILM: VICE an improbably magical season no one Join Baseball Hall of Fame Museum Eight Academy Award Nominations, saw coming, this is a rags-to-riches story Mon. May 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Educator Larry Moore for a fun and including Best Picture. Dick Cheney that every baseball fan will appreciate.

Family STEAM Nights interactive program on the history and gains political power within the Bush Mr. Shamsky will sign copies of the book, Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at science behind baseball gloves. Pre-K – administration to become the most priced at $30, plus one other item for Skidmore College will be on hand with fun Grade 2. (R) anyone who has also purchased a book. (R) powerful vice president in American history.

STEAM activities! For 2nd grade and up. (R) Mon. May 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

BRINGING MINDFULNESS TO LIFE WEEKLY STORYTIMES @ 10:30 (NOTE: Storytimes end 5/24 and resume in July.) · Tues. - Baby Bookworms - Birth - to 18 months old, with an adult caregiver.

RED - denotes Kids Program · Tues. & Wed. - Toddler Time - 19-36 months old, with an adult caregiver. · Wed. & Thurs. - Preschool Drop-in Storytime - Ages 3-5 years, with an adult caregiver. Younger siblings welcome! (R) denotes pre-registration required by phone, online or in person. · Thurs. - Wee Waddler Time - Crawlers, waddlers, and walkers up to 24 months, with an adult caregiver. · Fri. - 3 Little Birds: Music and Movement - Ages birth to 5 years, with an adult caregiver. *We’re back!

All events listed are free and take place at Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland, NY 12084.

For more information, please call (518) 456-2400; or visit guilderlandlibrary.org. Also, sign up for our e-newsletter on top of our home page!

Thurs. May 2, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

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Libraries as Community Builders

by Tim Wiles, Library Director

Guilderland, NY - As you’re reading this, spring is in high gear. Baseball bats are swinging, as are children on playgrounds. This annual rebirth of earth tends to bring us back to a more youthful mindset of unadulterated pursuits. In the course of our jampacked grown-up schedules, that childlike sense of wonder seems to awaken a bit this time of year, along with the dormant tulip bulbs.

There are several advantages to working at a library, one being the constant connection to children. They remind us of what’s truly important in life, challenge us to be better people, and keep us thinking forward. We catch a glimpse of future promise in their precious, wide-eyed faces.

One of our most popular youth programs, 3 Little Birds: Music & Movement, is a weekly highlight for staff and families alike on Friday mornings at 10:30. The program has been on hiatus as its leader, Librarian Josalyn Wilder, recovers from a debilitating injury. The temporary absence of 3 Little Birds underscores just how much families and their children value these programs providing the winning combination of learning through movement and music, often pre-preschool. Here are just a few of several sentiments shared, along with many get well wishes: When I put my daughter down for a nap a few minutes ago, I could hear her singing your songs with her stuffed animal: ”Move your feet to the beat, this is how your heart beats”….and “H-e-l-l-o, this is how we say hello! Two years old and she can already spell! Thanks again!

My granddaughter has been practicing her ukulele and is looking forward to showing you how she plays so well. At her 2nd birthday party this Sunday, she’ll wish for your arm to be all better when she blows out the candles on her cake.

“My daughter uses her toys to play 3 Little Birds at home and sings the songs from class.”

From several patrons: “We bought our child rhythm sticks for her birthday because s/he loves 3 Little Birds so much!”

“Hope you are drinking lots of milk to help with the healing process.”

Josalyn painstakingly typed responses to each heartfelt message with one hand, which speaks to the amount of caring that goes both ways. And the good news is, 3 Little Birds is back Friday mornings in May! – to the delight of many. According to Josalyn, it’s morphed into something more meaningful than a class. “We’ve created a community through this program,” she exclaims. “Our space has become their destination - and that is key. Programs with the potential to make libraries community builders are worth it all!”

The 3 Little Birds program is a strong example – one of many -- why Guilderland Public Library is seeking to grow. It routinely draws 150+ people, and the storytime room was built to accommodate 40. Several children’s programs are at capacity levels as the demand for excellent educational offerings soars.

A major thrust of our library renewal plan involves providing more space for children to thrive socially and intellectually, well before they step foot into a school building, and throughout their formative years. We also seek a dedicated space for teens to explore and connect in a safe and welcoming environment, plus more meeting space to fulfill requests. The proposed plans by Butler Rowland Mays Architects, LLP, a local firm that specializes in library design, are based on public input and have been carefully crafted over 15 months to be cost effective and also forward-thinking.

Guilderland Public Library dates back to 1992, making it over a quarter-century old. We are currently operating well beyond our capacity. There is no room to expand our collection, meet existing and future programming needs, and offer an adequate number of quiet study and reading spaces. Here are a few 2018 stats to illustrate: · · · ·

At least 217,922 people stepped through our doors 513,080 items were checked out 755 programs had a cumulative attendance of 23,871 48 computers were used more than 530 times each

In addition to the clear need to expand to satisfy public demand, fundamental maintenance upgrades are also required at this juncture – things like installation of a sprinkler system, and modifications to enhance overall safety that were not envisioned in the early 1990s.

We refer to ourselves as “Guilderland’s Gathering Place”, a place where anyone is welcome - the de facto hub of the community.

This was underscored recently with the outpouring of support for the Hulslander family following a devastating house fire on a weekend, as donations flooded our lobby over that weekend and beyond. It’s a privilege for us to accommodate neighborly needs such as this. We also anticipate greater foot traffic as sidewalks are installed past our packed parking lot. And we have not even touched on meeting the exponential needs of the burgeoning senior population, and the impact those ballooning demographics will have on our facility. That’s for another article.

The library renewal project will be on the ballot May 21. It is a less ambitious plan than was proposed in 2012. We plan to contribute $1.4 million dollars to the project, and are seeking approval of just under $7 million to move forward. We’re holding informational meetings regarding the proposed plans with Architect Paul Mays on hand: Tues. April 16, 4:00 and 6:30 p.m., and May 2 at 6:30 p.m. We encourage your attendance, and appreciate the opportunity to partner with you to make an even greater impact as a treasured community resource for future generations. www.OurTowneGuilderland.com | Mid-April 2019

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notes from the SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE 5209 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 356-1980 • www.townofguilderland.org

Guilderland, NY - Spring has arrived, and hopefully our weather will

Peter G. Barber - Town Supervisor

soon catch up with the calendar. The cool and wet weather hasn’t kept Park & Recreation employees and volunteers from preparing the Town’s golf course, parks, open spaces, hiking trails, and sports fields

for your enjoyment. The Town’s “Spring & Summer Programs 2019” brochure, which lists over 45 sports camps and 50 enrichment camps for the season including an American Red Cross Lifeguard Course,

swim programs, and arts and crafts, was delivered to most homes by

“backpack mail,” and is also available at Town Hall, Parks & Recreation Office, local libraries, and at www.guilderlandrec.com.

The Assessor’s Office is entering the next stage in the 2019 revaluation of all real properties. Over 500 property owners participated in the

Assessor’s informal meetings in March about the tentative tax

assessments. Those property owners will receive an updated tentative assessment notice in late April. On Wednesday, May 1st, the Assessor

will make the 2019 tentative assessment roll available for public review

In the next week or so, Western Turnpike Golf Course will open for the new season. This season is the first of what we hope is many for Stone

Fox Grill, the new restaurant in the golf course’s refurbished clubhouse,

with updated dining rooms and kitchen facilities. The new operators also own Maxon’s American Grill in Rotterdam and are eager to serve

members, guests, leagues, banquets, and special events, and the public.

The new restaurant will have a grand opening celebration in May.

in the Assessor’s Office, and will post it on the Town website as soon

On Saturday, April 20th from 8:00am to 2:00pm, the Town is

submit written grievances (neither facsimiles nor emailed submissions

at the Highway Department’s garage on French’s Mill Road. The

as possible. Between May 1st and May 28th, property owners may

are allowed) which will be heard by the Board of Assessment Review

(BAR) on Tuesday, May 28th, and, if necessary, on Wednesday, May 29th. Applicants may schedule an appointment with the BAR; walk-ins

will heard when there is an opening. If you have any questions, please stop by the Assessor’s Office or call at (518) 356-1980, or visit the Assessor’s webpage.

Upon behalf of Town residents, businesses and visitors, I greatly

appreciate and thank the emergency services provided by the Town’s

holding the first of two 2019 Household Hazardous Waste Days Confidential Document Shredding event will take place at the same

place and time except that it ends at Noon. Because the date is selected

by DEC’s approved contractor, the Town was unable to avoid a conflict

with Passover. If you observe Passover, you may bring your hazardous materials and confidential documents directly to the Transfer Station

on Friday April 12th or Saturday, April 13th from 7:30am to 3:30pm.

Please review the list of acceptable items at the Transfer Station’s webpage or call the Transfer Station at (518) 861-6776.

eight fire departments and their dedicated volunteers who are our

For several years, this event has set records for both participants and

respond to emergency incidents, provide fire prevention and fire safety

avoid backups on Route 146, event traffic will not be allowed to use

neighbors, friends, and family members. These vital organizations education, and support and enhance our community through outreach events. The fire service is a critical element in the Town’s timely response to any emergency.

Like all volunteer organizations, the fire departments must constantly replenish

their membership ranks. To that end, each year in April, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York sponsors "RecruitNY" to promote volunteerism in the

fire service. In late April, fire departments are holding recruitment events at their

stations to invite new members into their ranks. More information about joining the fire service ranks in the Town’s fire departments is published at page 7 of this issue. If you are interested in serving your community or have questions on

volume of disposed materials. To help better manage traffic flow and

French’s Mill Road and will be directed by police to use Hurst Road.

A routing map is available on the Transfer Station’s webpage. Please

follow police directions and signs because this routing pattern could change with traffic conditions. Also, please do not arrive before the

scheduled 8:00am start time. Town employees cannot start accepting hazardous materials until DEC’s contractor is set up. If you arrive

before the start time, you will just sit in a lengthy traffic backup. Unlike

prior years, there is no need to obtain an event pass. You only need to show proof of Town residence, such as a driver’s license or recent tax bill.

how you can serve, please take the time to visit your local fire department and RecruitNY’s website (www.recruitny.org).

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On Saturday, April 27th from 10am to 2pm in the Guilderland Library’s auxiliary parking lot, the Police Department is collecting for proper

disposal any controlled, non-controlled, and over-the-counter medication (no needles, syringes or sharp items). The materials are collected in a discreet manner, with no questions and no identification, and directly dropped into an on-site retainer for later disposal. This event helps with secure and proper disposal of potentially harmful medicines in homes and places of work.

On Saturday, April 27th from 9am to Noon, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and The Nature Conservancy are celebrating Earth Day by working with volunteers on conservation projects in the Pine Bush Preserve. All necessary equipment and lunch will be provided. Please register for this event at www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events or call the Preserve at (518) 456-0655.

On Saturday, May 4th from 1pm to 4pm at Farnsworth Middle School, the Guilderland Garden Club, Guilderland Historical Society, and Town

are sponsoring an informational presentation on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Among the noted speakers is Professor Holly Ahern, SUNY Adirondack (Microbiology), a nationally recognized expert on this subject, who will explain the nature of tick pathogens, strategies to avoid tick bites, problems with diagnostic testing, and treatment options. This presentation is timely with the Spring opening of the Town’s golf course, hiking trails, open spaces, parks, and sports fields.

The Town has received notice that the United States Census Bureau is hiring for temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, and office staff, in our area. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a Social Security number, and be a U.S. citizen. For information on local positions, please visit: https://2020census.gov/jobs.

Thank you for taking time to read these notes. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at Town Hall ((518) 356-1980).

Peter G. Barber, Town Supervisor

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A. We are located at 1223 Fort Hunter Road. Schenectady, NY 12303 Q. What is your phone number and website address?

Q. Is there anything new and popular in your business?

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Q. Do you sponsor any local teams, if so which ones?

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Reign girls’ softball.

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Sunday: 10-4 Q. How and why did you get into the business?

A. My father (Dean) started the business in 1989. He has been installing

pools since he was a kid. My grandfather was also in the swimming pool industry. There’s something special being able to transform someone’s

A. Yes we sponsor a team for Guilderland Little League and Rotterdam

Q. What do you love most about the business?

A. Being able to bring families closer together. Having a pool in your backyard makes everyone want to come to your house. Parents, kids,

grandparents, friends, everyone can enjoy their time together. It’s a great

feeling when our customers tell us that they loved having a pool and using it. That’s why we do this.

backyard into an area where families can entertain and enjoy each other.

Q. What do you think is your biggest challenge with the business?

Q. How many generations have been running the business?

last long enough here in the northeast. We want to be able to take care of

A. Currently two generations are running the business.

Q. Do you have many regular customers? Is there anything specific

A. The biggest challenge is time. Summers and the nice weather does not our customers has quickly as possible so that they are able to enjoy their swimming pool.

that they are always coming in for?

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free water testing. We want to make maintaining a pool as easy as

company. My father and I are on the jobs and my sister, Erica runs the

A. Yes we do. Mostly it is chemicals for their pool or hot tub. We offer possible. We are here to help in any way that we can. Our store also offers a wide range of pool floats and games. Also we are stocked with pool

A. This is our 30th year in business. We are a family owned and operated pool store.

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PAYING FOR THE “DREAM” SCHOOL, NOT JUST A PROBLEM OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS

by Leyla A. Kiosse

Guilderland, NY -The media has recently been full of stories regarding the rich and famous taking extraordinary measures so that their children are accepted into the “best” colleges. Their actions include bribing school officials, coaches, and hiring “smart” people to pose as their children and take the SATs. I think that if you are fabulously wealthy you can already provide your children with many advantages, and don’t need to face prison to make their way into life easier.

However, even average families will take extraordinary measures so that their children can attend the school that either the child has fallen in love with or the school the parent thinks will put their child onto easy street.

When families are apart, courts often become involved in making these decisions. Under New York law1, when determining support, a court can also add on the expenses of higher education, “having regard for the circumstances of the case.” There are many factors that will be considered such as the income and assets of the family, support payments, and the ability of the child.

What happens when a family has already made a decision about college and are then going through a divorce?

In a recent case2, the parties were going through a divorce after a 25-year marriage. Paternal Grandpa had set up college savings accounts that helped defray their children's college costs. The third child wanted to attend a college which exceeded Grandpa's money. The parents told the child that if she wanted to attend this college, she would be responsible for the additional cost. However, the Husband, unbeknownst to the Wife, took out student loans in the amount of $154,000 to enable this child to go to her school of choice. Grandpa helped Dad make payments for several years, but was then unable to do so. The loan went into default and another $43,000 accrued in fees and collection costs.

At the time of trial, the Father argued that the debt was a family debt and therefore the Mother should also be responsible. As the Mother had no knowledge of the loan until the divorce, and the Father had listed it as his obligation, the Court held that she was not responsible.

I imagine Dad is not too happy about walking away with a debt of almost a quarter of a million dollars!

When helping your children choose college, keep in mind that you do not know where life will take you- divorce, illness, or losing a spouse is [sadly] always a possibility. Therefore, take cost into consideration. If you decide to co-sign a loan, keep in mind that the primary borrower (even your own child) may not actually pay it back. In this case, it is not two people paying back this debt, but an individual, and probably not something Dad wanted to be saddled with at mid-life.

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from Tabak & Kiosse, LLP

100 Great Oaks Boulevard, Suite 122, Albany • (518) 464-4095 www.tklawllp.com Leyla A. Kiosse is a partner at Tabak & Kiosse, LLP, a law firm located in Great Oaks Office Park (near Crossgates Mall). Along with her partner (Margaret Tabak), Attorney Kiosse counsels clients on all matters related to matrimonial and family law. A Guilderland native, Attorney Kiosse received her undergraduate degree from Union College and her law degree from Albany Law School.

If you have questions about a matrimonial or family law issue, contact Attorney Kiosse for a consultation by calling (518) 464-4095 or by visiting the firm’s website, www.tklawllp.com. www.OurTowneGuilderland.com | Mid-April 2019

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Renew yourself this Spring!

Guilderland, NY - Are you energized, refreshed, and ready to welcome the new spring season?

If not, maybe it’s time to investigate the cause of your feelings of sluggishness.

At Oshins of smiles, we’ll help you get to the bottom of it with our strategies for diagnosing and treating sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea is caused by either a brain function (Central Sleep Apnea) or a collapse and block in your airways (Obstructive Sleep Apnea).

Symptoms: Along with constant breathing pauses, symptoms can include: • Loud snoring (though not all snoring is apnea-related) • Frequently waking up at night • Constant daytime fatigue • Chronic morning headaches • High blood pressure • Experiencing irritability, depression and/or mood swings • Being overweight/obese Treatment: The first step to treating sleep apnea is to do a sleep study. Then, after a diagnosis confirming it is indeed sleep apnea, the best solution to treat it will be recommended. The most common (and most known) recommendation could involve CPAP therapy, requiring you to invest in a specialized machine to help keep your airways open and involuntary muscles to continue breathing.

Sleep Apnea can impact your quality of sleep and lead to daytime fatigue and low energy. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to an array of health issues, such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, liver disease, metabolic syndrome, complications with medications like sedatives, narcotic analgesics and general anesthesia, and even an effect to your emotional well-being, like growing depression and anxiety. It also increases your risk of recurrent heart attack, stroke and abnormal heartbeats, such as atrial fibrillation. If you have heart disease, multiple episodes of low blood oxygen (hypoxia or hypoxemia) can lead to sudden death from an irregular heartbeat.

If you are experiencing any one or a combination of the symptoms listed above, it’s time to speak to Dr. Oshins. Dr. Oshins will provide the experienced support, guidance, and long-lasting relief you deserve.

Stop that pattern of sleepless nights so you can feel refreshed and energetic this spring. Call us today at 518-356-5635 or fill out our convenient online evaluation form. Dr. Oshins and his team will work to find solutions for your nightly breathing problems so you can avoid the systemic health problems that come with sleep apnea and keep you smiling throughout the day!

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SPRING TRAINING: RUNNING TIPS By: Dr. Kim Keeling

Guilderland, NY - Yippie! It’s spring! Time to come out of hibernation and get outside. Let your neighbors know you’re still alive because they may not have seen you in the past 6 months. There is something about spring that motivates us to move, to work in the yard, take a walk or run. Maybe you are planning for your upcoming running season. Before you hit the pavement running too hard or too fast, lets talk injury prevention. Runners are one of the hardest groups of athletes to work with. They are notorious for avoiding stretching and training though injuries. They often come hobbling into the clinic in pain and say “fix me but don’t tell me to stop running because I have a race in 3 days.”

Your first step to ward off injuries this running season is to prevent them.

Common injuries that we see with runners are plantar

If you start to develop pain in the joints of your legs (ankles, knees, hips or lower back) then follow these training guidelines: 1.

If you only have pain after your running session for a few hours:

fasciitis, hamstring strains, IT band syndrome, patellofemoral pain

Cut running by 50% until your pain subsides and gradually

syndrome, Achilles tendonitis and hip tendonitis/bursitis. These

progress by adding 10% a week. If pain persists then come see

injuries all happen from improper muscle firing patterns, faulty gait

us. You haven’t officially injured yourself yet and may only need

patterns or overuse and all can be prevented. Knowing when to stop

a few recommendations to your stretching and training to get

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from running for 1-2 weeks. During this time focus on foam

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rolling, stretching and rebuilding core strength. If you don’t

walking and 5 times during jogging. If you have been fairly

know how to do any of that, come see us and we will teach you.

sedentary this winter and are beginning a running program, you

Begin running again with this 10-minute workout: Four-minute

may need to start with a walk/jog program to get you started.

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Get some help picking out running shoes. Have your feet, knees, hips and running gait evaluated to help pick the perfect shoe for you.

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If you can hear yourself running, then you are either pounding down into the ground too hard on contact or the muscles in front of your shins (Tibialis Anterior muscle) are too weak and need strengthening. Either way, it is slowing you down. Practice a little barefoot running in the spring to keep you light on your

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every 3 days, working up to 30 minutes, progressing as tolerated.

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If you have continuous pain while running and walking: STOP RUNNING UNTIL YOU ARE PAIN FREE! Come see us – you have officially injured yourself !

One of the best tools we have in our office to help athletes have an injury free season are the NormaTec Recovery Pants. This is a muscle recovery system that is commonly used by elite athletes in the Olympic Training Centers, professional athletes, Ironman triathletes and marathon runners. The pants are worn after a training session to aid in muscle recovery. The pants gently inflate 5 separate chambers

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Invest in a foam roller and learn how to use it. This is a great

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run/1-minute walk (repeat 2 cycles). If no pain, add 5 minutes

Never increase your mileage more than 10% from the previous week.

If you only have pain during your running session: Take a break

massage. A typical session is 30 minutes. Call us to schedule an

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Running is a great sport that most people can enjoy for a lifetime. The key

Static stretching is best done after you run. The goal of

core strength and knowing when to take a break and give your legs a rest.

stretching is to relax and lengthen your muscles. However,

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For the period ending 12/31/2018, the SPIVA Scorecard showed that on a

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5-year trailing basis, between 75% and 98% of US equity mutual funds were

according to data from Morningstar. How can mutual fund investors be

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expected to choose wisely from such a large investment universe? As it turns

performing category of US equity mutual funds (those in the Real Estate

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space), only 25% of funds outperformed their benchmark. This lends strong

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evidence to the wisdom of utilizing index funds (rather than actively-managed

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funds) to assemble a portfolio.

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We find two common objections to the advice to avoid actively-managed funds

various mutual funds to relevant benchmarks tracked by S&P. The Scorecard

– the first is to only use actively-managed funds in the “less-efficient” asset

is particularly useful for the following reasons:

classes, such as small-company stocks or emerging markets stocks. However,

1.

S&P considers all funds available at the beginning of a sample period, and not just those funds which survived through until today, thereby eliminating survivorship bias.

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The Scorecard compares each mutual fund to a relevant benchmark, as opposed to comparing all funds to a single benchmark such as the S&P 500.

3.

the SPIVA Scorecard confirms that active-manager underperformance is as robust in these asset classes as it is in more common asset classes such as large-cap US stocks. The second objection we hear is that investors should limit their choice of actively-managed funds to those with good track records.

Fortunately, SPIVA’s methodology addresses this point in its Persistence Scorecard, which shows that “only 4.03% of large-cap funds, 5.88% of midcap funds, and 5.75% of small-cap funds maintained top-half performance

S&P provides analysis on an asset-weighted basis, which reflects the

over five consecutive 12-month periods. Random expectations would suggest

fact that an investor is more likely to have access to, say, the Fidelity

a repeat rate of 6.25%.”

Contrafund ($119 billion in assets) than the Delaware Mid Cap Value Fund ($26 million in assets).

We urge investors to carefully consider that costs (mutual fund fees, sales charges, advisor fees, etc.) and risk (asset allocation) are the two portfolio characteristics that are within your control, and to devote the bulk of your effort to focusing on this factors. Choosing the best mutual fund manager will likely prove to be an exercise in futility.

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Daniel Bauer, CFP® serves as the Chief Investment Officer of AllSquare Wealth Management, LLC. In this capacity, his responsibilities include developing, implementing, and monitoring investment portfolios for customers of the firm.

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Look Outside, It’s Spring ! Spring Home Maintenance Tips from Kellie Kieley, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Spring is here and home maintenance thoughts start turning from inside to outside. Maybe you’re considering getting your home ready to sell and need to check out its “curb appeal”, or maybe you’re just getting things ready for the upcoming outdoor season – either way, the following checklist should help your plans to spruce things up and also give you a head start on warding off future maintenance problems.

TREES In the wet and well-treed Northeast, you need to keep an eye on potential problems caused by the trees on your property. As you tour, look for limbs that have cracked or are sagging or trees that may have more of a lean than you remember. Check for overhanging limbs that may be shading the roof and causing mildew problems or that may be deposing leaves or pine needles that can clog gutters and create a fire hazard.

FENCES A good place to start is with the perimeter of your property. Winter plays havoc with fences, so check them out carefully. Wiggle the posts to see that they’re still firmly set and look for loose fence boards and loose or rotted stringers.

Check also to see if the fence is due for a fresh coat of paint or other finish.

FOUNDATION Check the foundation for signs of cracks or other leakage problems.

Small cracks can be a source for seepage into the crawl space and you especially want to take notice of larger cracks that may indicate movement in the ground under or around the home. If you’ve noticed water in your basement, keep that in mind as you analyze both the foundation and the surrounding drainage patterns.

DRAINAGE While walking the property, be sure and think about drainage around your home as well. Winter storms can cause shifts in local topography that may change drainage patterns, allowing water to move or pool around the foundation or come into contact with your siding. Look for areas of water staining on the concrete or dirt or water stain patterns on siding.

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DECKS Rain and snow take their toll on your decks, so check them over carefully.

Check the condition of the boards for rot or splitting. Walk the entire deck to check for protruding nails and also to see if everything feels solid – sometimes a simple walk will point up loose supports or areas that need additional bracing. You’ll also want to pay attention to deck rails, looking for loose boards, missing nails, separated joints and support posts that feel wobbly. Finally, check the condition of the deck’s finish and determine if a fresh coat is due this summer.

SIDING Carefully examine the siding to see what winter has wrought. Look at the paint, especially on the main weather-exposure sides of the house. Check the caulking around windows, trim boards and siding penetrations such as lights and faucets. Look for cracked or sagging boards or nails that are working loose.

HOUSE NUMBERS While you’re looking at the siding, take a moment to check your house numbers. Are they firmly attached and clearly visible from the street?

Do they even exist?

GUTTERS Bad gutters can cause a variety of moisture problems and also detract from the appearance of your home. Check that gutters are firmly attached and that downspouts are well secured and draining properly away from the house. Check the paint for deterioration, especially around joints where you may find indications of leaks in the seams.

ROOFING Let your eyes keep wandering upward and take a critical look at the condition of your roofing – you may even find that a pair of binoculars comes in handy. Check to see if shingles have blown off or worked loose if they’re starting to curl. For asphalt shingles, look at the overall condition of the mineral granules that coat the shingles. Look at the ridge shingles – especially wood ridge – to see if any are cracked or missing. Check the condition of flashings and skylights as well.

For information on this article, or if you have any real estate questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me today.

Kellie Kieley Associate Real Estate Broker

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*The information in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any kind. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by Howard Hanna or its affiliates.