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Guilderland Public Library is Closed Until Further Notice... but we're still here for you!

ALL FINES WAIVED as of 3/1: please hold onto all materials borrowed, as our book drops are locked. Expired library cards will automatically be renewed. Holds are extended until at least 5/1.

"HEALTHY AT HOME" page at www.guilderlandlibrary.org: eBooks eMagazines audiobooks Acorn TV shows, Qello concerts, IndieFlix films and The Great Courses through RBDigital New York Times databases such as ancestry.com and Consumer Reports library cards trusted information links, helpful resources, new offerings! eNews updates: sign up at the top of our home page CONTACT US: 518.285.0050 (temporary phone line), staffed 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. weekdays; or leave us a message so we can return your call ask.librarian@guilderlandlibrary.org.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook page - featuring new "Fireside Chat" instructional videos NEW GPL Kids & Families Facebook Group - featuring virtual preschool storytimes Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10 a.m., plus resources just for kids and teens - request to join today!

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Stay well - hope to see you again soon at GPL!

Amy H. Robinson, Esq Tel: (518) 374-3399 • Fax: (518) 374-9416 arobinson@hrslaw.us.com

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notes from the SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE 5209 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 356-1980 • www.townofguilderland.org Guilderland, NY - These past difficult weeks and likely many more to come will be remembered for COVID-19’s devastating impacts upon our lives, families, and local businesses. But it should also be remembered for the thousands of Town residents who played an indispensable role in our collective response.

I start by thanking the Town’s first responders, Dispatch, EMS, Police, and Fire, who answer every call for assistance without hesitation. I also thank residents who are physicians, nurses, orderlies, and staff serving patients in hospitals and care facilities. I extend gratitude to our local businesses and their employees, cashiers, shelf stockers, truck drivers, postal workers, highway and parks workers, fire and building inspectors, janitorial staff and other service workers, who, despite personal risk, are showing up and providing essential services to our community.

In this time of great uncertainty and special needs, it is comforting to know that neighbors are selflessly serving us all.

I also thank you for staying calm, remaining safe, and for your kind words of support for the Town’s efforts in responding to this unprecedented health emergency. I appreciate your understanding that this severe disruption of everyday life often requires the setting aside of personal needs and allows for a collective community fight against this virus.

Our community’s response to this pandemic will have long lasting positive memories, such as residents volunteering to deliver food to seniors, school teachers finding creative ways, like vehicle parades and rainbows in windows, to keep students connected with each other and their school.

With Town facilities closed, your best way to contact Town departments is by email or mail, as noted on the Town website. And while there, please sign up for Town emails and Nixle notices including daily updates about the Town’s response to COVD-19 at www.townofguilderland.org/subscribe. You can also read the emailed updates (23 as of April 2nd) at www.townofguilderland.org/supervisorsoffice/pages/town-guilderlands-responsecoronavirus-covid-19 .

While buildings are closed to the public, “essential services” are being provided, and employees are working from home to help with our return to normalcy. Parks employees have readied Town parks, open spaces, and hiking trails for your early spring enjoyment.

The brochures for this year’s summer programs have been printed and are awaiting “backpack mail” delivery. Western Turnpike Golf Course has been refreshed for a new season, with 4

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The Nines, an Italian restaurant, as well as a refurbished clubhouse, dining rooms and kitchen. The new operators are eager to serve members, guests, leagues, banquets, and special events, and the public.

Town staff is remotely working with UAlbany’s Master Studio graduate students on the Town’s comprehensive pathway project. The students are now working on topics identified at the March 2nd public session, advancing the Town’s goal of developing a multi-use trail system linking neighborhoods to desired destinations.

The Highway Department is resuming road maintenance, including pick-ups of lawn bags and winter debris. To maintain physical separation, the Highway Department has only one-third of its employees working at any time and will take longer than usual to complete.

Please be patient.

The Transfer Station is maintaining regular hours with employees following mandatory health guidelines which may require wearing masks and gloves for your and their protection.

The first Household Hazardous Waste Day of 2020 is still scheduled for Saturday, April 11th from 8:00am to 2:00pm at the Highway Department garage. It is an ideal event for physical separation because you stop your vehicle where directed, stay in your vehicle, and let the workers remove your household hazardous materials from your vehicle. The event requires a DEC-approved contractor who, despite COVID-19’s impacts, has run similar recent events. Please check the Transfer Station’s webpage or call (518) 861-6776 for up to date information and a list of accepted materials.

Please understand that we are trying our best to keep you informed and provide services as much as possible. The success of this effort is not possible without community partners who are actively participating in this collective fight against COVD-19.

Community Caregivers (www. communitycaregivers.org) offers reassuring phone conversations, referrals to anyone in need, and just a friendly voice. Community Caregivers is also holding lunchtime chats on interesting topics. Please call their office at (518) 456-2898 or website for more information.

While the physical building remains closed until further notice, the Guilderland Public Library (https://guilderlandlibrary.org/) remains open online 24 hours each day with an e-library portal for access to movies, TV shows, e-books, audiobooks, magazines and much more like access during this crisis to the New York Times and ancestry.com.

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Peter G. Barber - Town Supervisor The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce has launched a new online small business hub (https://www.guilderlandchamber. com/guilderland-small-business-hub/) with information on how you can support our local businesses. Before venturing out, please call ahead because many stores are operating with limited hours.

The Guilderland Food Pantry has seen an increased demand for its services and needs your help in addressing food insecurity. Please contact the Pantry for information about current needs at (518) 930-1001 or email guildfoodpantry79@gmail.com. You can donate online at: https://guilderlandfoodpantry. ccbchurch.com/goto/giving.

Albany County Mental Health has increased its services for residents coping with stress and anxiety. If you or someone you know needs help, or just someone to talk with, call the County Hotline at (518) 269-6634, every day from 8am to 5pm. If you are experiencing or are aware of a psychiatric emergency, please immediately call the County’s Mobile Crisis Team at (518) 549–6500.

All meetings of the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Industrial Development Agency are cancelled through April 15th. Unless amended, Executive Order 202.1, which suspends the Open Meeting Law, allows for board meetings to be held electronically via video conference with a transcript provided at a later date. The Town will go beyond the Executive Order by providing a dedicated phone number for the public to callin during the meeting. Members of the public may listen to and view the meetings live online on the Town website or public access. Please check the Town website for updates.

Thank you for taking time to read these notes.

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at barberp@ togny.org.

Thank you for staying safe and calm.

Peter G. Barber, Town Supervisor

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My practice is optimized for maximum flexibility, providing my clients with a secure, comfortable experience how and when they want it - in person, online, and over the phone. Don’t hesitate to reach out to ask your questions and discover if my approach is a good fit for you and your family.

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Neither Guardian, Park Avenue Securities, Wealth Advisory Group LLC, their affiliates/subsidiaries, nor their representatives render tax or legal advice. Please consult your CPA/accountant/tax adviser and/or your attorney for advice concerning your particular circumstances. 2020-96625 3/11/22

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DEAR COMMUNITY We’re Here for You

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Do You Know Where Your Money Went?

by Douglas Bauer

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ne of the key components of personal financial planning is an understanding of where your money goes each day, week, month, and year.

Developing a personal cash flow analysis can be a very enlightening exercise, and potentially the starting point on the road to good financial health.

There are several ways to begin creating a personal cash flow analysis. The “oldfashioned” way involves manually tracking every dollar and cent which you (and your family) spend on any item – ranging from a bagel and coffee purchase, mortgage/ rent payment to your utility bills. Although requiring the most effort, this method often provides the most accurate and useful results. You are not only tracking checks and credit card purchases, but also those small cash purchases that can add up over time. Be sure to also include purchases which may not recur monthly, such as insurance premiums, property taxes, vacation expenses, etc. Once you have tracked your outflows for at least a month or two, you can begin to allocate purchases to categories and learn where your money is going.

More modern methods of tracking spending include the use of Personal Finance software, such as Quicken, or via websites such as Mint. com. Both of these can link to your financial accounts (bank, credit cards, etc.) in order to easily assemble and categorize data.

Once you see where your “take-home” income goes, you can also start to add other items to your personal cash flow statement.

These items include savings (such as 401k or other employer-sponsored retirement plans, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, etc.), FICA taxes, and income taxes.

Finally, you can add a row for “inflows”, i.e. the gross income coming in the door from employment, pensions, social security, etc. Ideally, you would like to see that your “inflows” are equal to or greater than your “outflows”, indicating that you living within or below your means.

Developing a current cash flow analysis can help you uncover ways to save more money on a regular basis towards future goals, or pay down accumulated debt. The statement can also be helpful in analyzing the impacts of any strategies under consideration, such as saving more money in a retirement plan, or re-financing a mortgage, or taking on any new expenses such as a vehicle purchase or planned vacation.

Getting one’s financial house in order starts with the basics. Creating a personal cash flow analysis is an excellent first step in the process. For further assistance and analysis please meet with your personal financial planner.

AllSquare Wealth Management 200 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 219, Guilderland (518) 456-8900 • www.allsquarewealth.com Douglas J. Bauer, President and CEO of AllSquare Wealth, began his career in the financial services industry in 1975 and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) practitioner. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the direction of the firm, client development, and the servicing of existing client relationships.

As part of assisting clients with their overall wealth management needs, AllSquare Wealth offers income tax preparation services for individuals, estates, trusts, and small businesses.

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by Margaret C. Tabak

INCOME AMNESIA

Guilderland, NY - As high school seniors will soon be celebrating “Decision Day”, the annual tug of war regarding paying for college arrives at my doorstep. Even parents who have addressed this issue in an agreement find [new] ways to fight about it.

A recent case exemplifies this1. The parties have 3 children and had agreed years earlier that “they would each contribute to the costs of each child’s college education to the extent of their financial ability upon their consent to the chosen college, which consent was not to be unreasonably withheld”. Common language in a divorce agreement. The Mother kept the Father informed of the college search and acceptances. When the child selected her school, the Father paid half of the deposit.

After that, he made no further payment.

After a trial before a Support Magistrate, objections to a Family Court Judge, the case wound its way to the Appellate Division.

The Mother argued that the Father had intentionally reduced his income and underreported his moonlighting work. At trial the Father testified that he earned a profit of $1,500 each year from his outside work. However, the Mother showed that the Father had bank statements with substantial unexplained cash deposits and purchases of business equipment. In addition, the Father had signed a mortgage application stating his business earnings were $4,000 per

month! While the higher figure certainly made the Father a more attractive candidate as a borrower, he cannot have it both ways, that is higher income for borrowing but lower income for support. Further, the Father did not turn over all of his tax and business records, leading the Court to say “hmmmm…..”

had to pay towards the Mother’s attorney’s fees.

Perhaps before the college swag is purchased, these issues should be resolved.

As I often tell clients “put your children through college, not mine.”

What you should do:

The Father also argued that he was no longer able to work overtime but produced no documentation or witnesses. The court looked at the Father’s ability to earn, not just his earnings.

While this case worked its way through the court system, the child completed several semesters of college, forcing the Mother to take an early distribution from her retirement account to pay for it. In the end, the Father had to reimburse the Mother, and was required to pay for 50% of college as the parents’ incomes were approximately equal.

In addition, the case was sent back to Family Court to determine how much the Father

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If you are not sure what your obligation is under the terms of an agreement, read it over.

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Contact your attorney and have him answer your questions.

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Speak to the other parent. Make sure you are on the same page.

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Don’t self help and shirk your obligation.

Not only will these things save you time and money but will take stress off your child as she packs her bags and heads off to the university of her [hopeful] choice.

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from Tabak Law Office

100 Great Oaks Boulevard, Suite 122, Albany • (518) 464-4095 www.tabakLo.com

Margaret C. Tabak has been an attorney since 1988, starting her career in Schenectady and moving her practice to Guilderland in 1995.

The law firm is located in Great Oaks Office Park (near Crossgates Mall). Margaret counsels clients in all matters related to matrimonial and family law. A resident of Guilderland for more than 25 years, Margaret received her undergraduate degree from SUNY Albany and her law degree from Albany Law School. If you have questions about a matrimonial or family law issue, contact Margaret for a consultation.

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5 WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES: 1. Buy gift certificates 2. Give your favorite local businesses a shout-out on social media 3. Refer your friends & family

OUR CURRENT REALITY We have all heard the phrase “Stop and smell the roses”, but many of us are always on the go. Being so busy we often don’t have enough time for the things we really cherish the most, our family, friends, and nature to name a few. We are busy with jobs to keep food on the tables, and a roof over our heads.

4. Reschedule — don't cancel — events you planned to hold at the small business 5. Consider a small business before hitting 'buy' from a "Big Box" retailer.

In a blink of an eye we are hearing the terms, social distancing and pandemic. In this unprecedented time, we are all feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With social distancing being strongly recommended as being the key to reducing exposure and ending the outbreak, we at Oshins of Smiles hope and pray for your good health and safety. While it is difficult to process all that is happening, take the time to be with your family, take a walk, make happy memories, and with springtime flowers starting to bloom, “stop and smell the roses”. Stay positive, stay strong, and be thankful for all the people that are working tirelessly to keep us all safe.

At this time, until we get the “all clear”, at Oshins of Smiles we will only be seeing patients for emergency procedures, taking into account all of the protocols for your safety, and ours, so that we can continue to take care of you. Please do not hesitate to call our office if you are having a dental emergency. (518) 356-5635.

Stay safe, and do not forget to floss and brush your teeth every day!!!

Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank you to all who continue to support us and our Fund Raising events.

To make a Donation: Mail to: Guilderhaven inc., 6655 Route 158, Altamont, NY 12009

GUILDERHAVEN UPDATE It will likely come as little surprise that we cannot, at this time, provide more information on our Bonide Charity Weekend at Gade Farm.

The staff at Gade Farm are currently working on opening for the season in the safest way possible for staff and customers alike.

Please check their website and Facebook page for more details.

With Oshins of Smiles, Dr. Steven Oshins and the Oshins of Smiles Team

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When a final decision is made on the charity event it will be posted there and on the Guilderhaven Facebook page as well.

Unfortunately, while so much is on hold for so many. Spring baby season is upon us and in full swing. Our wildlife rehabilitator is busy.

If you would like to help you can send a much appreciated tax deductible donation to Guilderhaven for our wildlife fund.

These are uncertain times for pets and people alike.

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ACROSS THE STREET PUB

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AKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

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ATHOS RESTAURANT

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BELLINI’S COUNTER

1475 Western Ave., Albany 518-599-0372 www.belliniscounter.com

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1475 Western Ave, Albany www.blazepizza.com

BLOWFISH - A SUSHI RESTAURANT

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BOUNTIFUL BREAD

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CASA REAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT

3770 Carman Rd., Schenectady (518)357-8475 www.casarealmexicanrestaurant.com

JIMMY JOHNS

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LAM’S KITCHEN

1800 Western Ave, Albany (518) 869-4413 www.lamskitchenny.com

THE LILAC BLOSSOM

1815 Western Ave., Albany (518) 456-6667 www.lilacblossomalbany.com

THE CAT’S MEOW

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1475 Western Ave, Albany (518) 459-1025 www.chipotle.com

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EL CHARRO MEXICAN GRILL

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JACOB & ANTHONY’S ITALIAN

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INFERNO PIZZERIA

1475 Western Ave., Albany (518) 482-3579 www.brueggers.com www.fb.com/BrueggersBagelsStuyvesantPlaza

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PAESAN’S PIZZA

1801 Western Ave, Guilderland 518-464-0725 www.paesanspizza.com/online-ordering www.fb.me/PaesansPizzaGuilderland

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PAISANO’S PIZZA

RUGGIERIO’S PIZZA & DELI

187 Main St. Altamont 518-861-6002 www.paisanospizzavilla.com

PIZZA GRAM PLUS

2514 Western Ave., Guilderland 518-464-4726 www.pizzagramplus.com www.facebook.com/PizzaGramPlus

PLA 2 THAI RESTAURANT

2568 Western Ave, Altamont (518) 952-7717 https://www.facebook.com/Pla-2-Thairestaurant-100705748066085/

PRIMAL

1475 Western Ave, Albany (518) 512-4455 www.primalyourlocalbutcher.com

THE RITUAL 518

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3905 Carman Rd. #1, Schenectady 518-355-1200 www.ruggierofood.com www.facebook.com/ruggierofood

1823 Western Ave., Albany (518)456-4223 www.facebook.com/route20cafe

2080 Western Ave., Albany (518) 456-8242 www.tesoroitalianrestaurant.com www.fb.me/tesoroitalianrestaurant

SAGE BISTRO

TGI FRIDAY’S

2050 Western Ave, #108, Guilderland 518-608-5410 sagebistro.weebly.com www.facebook.com/BistroSage

1475 Western Ave, Albany (518) 489-1661 www.tgifridays.com

THE SIDE DOOR CAFE

1412 Township Rd, Altamont 518-872-2100 www.facebook.com/TownshipTavern-253271764714519/

SHORT AND STOUT TEA

186 Main St., Altamont 518-595-5095 www.veronicastavern.com www.facebook.com/pg/veronicasculinarytavern

THE STANDARD RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

1666 Western Ave, Albany 518-452-1179 www.viafresca.net www.facebook.com/ViaFresca

SUBWAY

101 Prospect Terr, Altamont 518-861-1097 www.altamontvillagepizza.wordpress.com

TOWNSHIP TAVERN

1656 Western Ave, Albany (518) 456-1720 www.facebook.com/SIDEDOORCAFE-398448611176/

VERONICA’S CULINARY TAVERN

1736 Western Ave, Albany 518-456-8327 www.shortandstouttea.com www.facebook.com/shortandstouttea

1 Crossgates Mall Rd., Albany (518) 452-7007 www.standardalbany.com www.fb.me/StandardAlbany

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Welcome to the Guilderland Take-Out Guide. I hope you find this little guide helpful and I apologize to anyone that has been left out. If you have been omitted, please let me know and we will get you added right away.

My kids and I put this guide together as a way for them to learn some of the software that I use to publish Our Towne Guilderland and to support the local restaurants that support us through out the year. We did our best to include the most up to date information that was available to us as of April 13th, 2020. But as things are changing quickly, please check with the restaurant if you have any questions.

Thank you for taking the time to look at this guide. Please support our local businesses. You can help my business by letting the restaurants know you saw them in Our Towne and by liking my FaceBook page www.fb.me/ourtowneguilderland . I appreciate your support.

May you and your families stay healthy and safe. Sincerely, Lowell Knapp

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Guilderland, NY - Laughter is the best medicine. Hopefully by the time this article comes out we will be headed back to “life before quarantine.” But regardless I’m sure you could all use a good laugh right now. I’ll share a few of the stories that my kids love to hear repeatedly. When my kids get bored and want to laugh, they will say, “Mom, tell us more of your stories.” When I was a kid, I wanted to be a comedian. I loved to tell jokes, make people laugh and I was a bit of a prankster. Over the years, as I have shared childhood tales with my kids, I’ve had to rate my stories based on my kids ages, similar to movie ratings (G, PG, The Jello Story rated G: I grew up on a farm, PG-13). Here are a few of their favorites. which I think most of you know by now.

When I was about 10 years old remember a The Teeth Story rated G. When my son time when we were having an issue with our Tristan was about 8 months old, we went to baby calves. They were having some issue visit my mother in Wisconsin. She wanted with diarrhea and all dying. The veterinarians to take him to church with her so away we couldn’t get things under control, my dad went. During the sermon, Tristan was sitting was panicking, and my mother was getting on mom’s lap facing her. She was doing her desperate. Then she had this bright idea. She best to keep him entertained during this said “I’m gonna feed that calf Jello. Because if long-winded speech. Suddenly, I hear this I can get the calf to drink the Jello while it is clanking and rattling noise. I looked to the warm, it will harden in its stomach and make left to see what the noise was. My mother’s the poop normal.” That makes total logical eyes were about as big as golf balls and she sense, right? Well, here we go. We debated looked terrified. Tristan had his hand in her about what flavor Jello a calf would like, mouth with a death grip on her bottom strawberry or grape. We decided it would teeth. He was pulling out her false teeth and like strawberry. I can still see my mom in the she was chomping her mouth up and down kitchen filling this giant calf bottle with warm trying to keep them in her mouth. I busted out laughing, she started laughing and within red Jello. We both ran as fast as we could out to the barn (before it starts to set) and fed as minutes we both had tears rolling down our much as we could to that calf. Needless to faces from laughing so hard. The rest of the say, it didn’t work and we lost the calf. It is so service was a laugh fest. You know things are funny to look back at that story. ten time funnier when you are in a situation where you are supposed to be quiet and serious.

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The Chocolate Chip Story rated PG-13: Okay, I did mention I was a bit of a prankster. After I graduated college I lived in an apartment.

There were 4 of us, 2 girls and 2 guys. One night when my roommate Ray was going out with his friends, I put chocolate chips in his bed…knowing that they would melt all over him when he slept. The next morning, we were eagerly anticipating him to get up as we waited in the living room. Then we heard him scream “Oh my god! What the HELL!” Ray comes running out of his room in his underwear… ”Guys, I think I s*** myself last night!”The rest of us were rolling on the floor laughing so hard. He was covered head to toe in melted chocolate!

I hope you got a good laugh or chuckle.

Laughter truly is the best medicine. We all have that one friend that always makes us laugh. Make sure to call that person as often as possible and spend time with them when we all can go out and play again! As always, if you have a health concerns please feel free to contact the Sports & Spinal Wellness Center at 518-869-3415 or visit our website at www.sportsandspinalwellness.com. We would love to be a part of your healthcare team.

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To Our Guilderland Library Community: Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through the many issues related to the coronavirus situation. Rest assured that we are doing everything we can to provide you with information and entertainment online during the shutdown, and serve you remotely to the best of our ability.

24/7 Library: Please do yourself a favor and explore our many free online gems, including eBooks; eMagazines; audiobooks; New York Times; The Great Courses, Qello concerts, IndieFlix films and Acorn TV shows through RBDigital; databases like ancestry.com and Consumer Reports… and much more! Just go to www. guilderlandlibrary.org to get started.

I urge you to check these options out. They have always been there for you, but have become even more important at a time like this. In fact, we hope you’ll tell your friends and neighbors, who may be what I call “future library users,” that they can get a library card right now through our website, granting them access to many of these resources. Most of them are also available to residents of the Guilderland Central School District who hold Altamont Free Library cards. eBooks / eMagazines: For many eBooks, there are long waiting lists, and always have been. We are currently doing all we can to shorten those wait times by purchasing extra copies of popular eBooks.

Our partner libraries in the Upper Hudson Library System are doing the same, so some wait times will shorten soon, though our additional spending may be balanced by increased demand. Macmillan Publishing has lifted their restrictive policy of allowing only one digital copy of new releases to libraries – good news and timing, since we’re not able to lend physical copies of books at the present time. We’ve also just added a dozen new publications on our Flipster application, including Rolling Stone, the Atlantic, Paleo, Car and Driver, Harvard Health Letter, Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Nutrition and others.

Signs of normalcy and spring: Andy Choens took advantage of the empty parking lot at Guilderland Public Library recently to teach his four-year-old daughter, Leila, how to ride a bicycle.

Free WiFi is also accessible from GPL’s parking lot.

Fines Waived: I also want to reassure folks that we are assessing no fines during this closure, as of March 1. We would not think of charging you for items which you are currently unable to return. Why are our book drops closed? Well, we’ve been advised by New York State not to have staff in the building, which we would have to enter in order to empty those book drops. Any holds will be extended through May 1 (or later if necessary), and expired library cards are automatically being renewed.

Donations: Please do not donate used books to us at this time. We can›t get into the building to process them, so they would stack up outside the building and either be ruined by rain or become a fire hazard. Instead, offer to share books you no longer want with your neighbors. You can also drop them into the green bin located in our auxiliary parking lot. This bin is managed by Better World Books, who sell them online and give GPL a portion of the proceeds. Please, no textbooks, worn paperbacks or outdated material, just books that are in good enough condition that someone would buy them. Thanks!

Phone / email: While our building is closed, we’re working remotely to serve you to the very best of our ability. Our new Google Voice line, 518-285-0050, is staffed weekdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and 2-4 p.m. Feel free to message us anytime, and we’ll get back to you. You can also

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email us anytime at Ask.Librarian@ guilderlandlibrary.org. Free WiFi is available 24/7 from our parking lot. Our neighboring library in Altamont also has WiFi that can be accessed from their parking lot, or from Orsini Park. You can even use this internet connection to complete your Census questionnaire online in just a few minutes.

Website: We are constantly updating our website, and have launched a “Healthy at Home” page to consolidate information on all our digital resources, GPL status updates, and trusted news sources reporting on the pandemic. You can also sign up for e-news at the top of our homepage to receive GPL e-blasts, another way to stay in touch with us.

Social Media: We’ve posted short “Fireside Chat” videos on our Facebook page with directions on how to easily tap into our digital resources from your smart phone, tablet or computer. If you’re not already familiar with these resources, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to use them. We’ve also launched a new Facebook group called GPL Kids and Families, which will feature virtual storytimes and resources for families. We’re looking for name suggestions for our lobby’s mascot, Greufus the Cow…something easier pronounce and spell. You can find us on Instagram and Twitter as well.

There is a lot to absorb and adjust to right now, requiring flexibility and patience. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to maintain operations from various corners of the Capital District. We miss serving you in person, and hope to be back to doing so very soon. For now, please stay healthy and safe, stay connected, and take advantage of all we offer from the comfort of home.

By Tim Wiles, Library Director

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Important Numbers Emergencies POISON CONTROL

911 800-222-1222

Ambulances: Town of Guilderland Emergency Medical Services Altamont Rescue Squad

(518) 456-3600 (518) 861-6715

Police: (Non-emergency) Altamont Police Department Guilderland Police Department New York State Police-Guilderland Substation

(518) 861-5480 (518) 356-1501 (518) 456-1118

Fire Departments: (Non-emergency) Altamont Fort Hunter Guilderland Guilderland Center McKownville Voorheesville Westmere

(518) 861-8171 (518) 355-2434 (518) 456-5000 (518) 861-8871 (518) 489-4340 (518) 765-4048 (518) 456-5200

Post Offices: Altamont Guilderland Guilderland Center Stuyvesant Plaza

(518) 861-6953 (518) 456-1400 (518) 861-5090 (518) 438-0773

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Altamont Elementary Christ the King School Guilderland Schools Transportation Guilderland District Administration Guilderland High School Farnsworth Middle School Guilderland Elementary Lynnwood Elementary Pine Bush Elementary St. Madeleine Sophie Westmere Elementary

(518) 861-8528 (518) 456-5400 (518) 861-6434 (518) 456-6200 (518) 861-8591 (518) 456-6010 (518) 869-0293 (518) 355-7930 (518) 357-2770 (518) 355-3080 (518) 456-3771

General Information: Albany County Clerk’s Office (518) 487-5100 Albany County Executive’s Office (518) 447-7040 Altamont Fairgrounds (518) 861-6671 Altamont Village Hall (518) 861-8554 Guilderland Animal Control Officer (518) 356-1501 Guilderland Animal Shelter (518) 861-6855 Guilderland Chamber of Commerce (518) 456-6611 Guilderland Food Pantry (518) 930-1001 Guilderland Highway Department (518) 861-5108 Guilderland IDA (518) 356-1980 Guilderland Interfaith Council (518) 456-5410 or (518) 355-3000 Guilderland Parks & Recreation Department (518) 456-3150 Guilderland Performing Arts Center (518) 456-3150 Nott Road Park (518) 869-9884 Park Superintendent (518) 456-8220 Summer Day Camp (Tawasentha) (518) 456-3475 Town Pool (518) 456-4446 Guilderland Public Library (518) 456-2400 Guilderland Senior Service (518) 280-7607 Guilderland Town Hall (518) 356-1980 Guilderland Transfer Station (518) 861-6776 Guilderland Water & Wastewater Management Dept. (518) 456-6474 Our Towne Guilderland - Rev. 0519

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GUILDERLAND WATER DISTRICT WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM The Guilderland Water District’s semi-annual water main flushing program will begin on Monday, March 16, 2020 and will continue until Friday, May 22, 2020. We will be flushing between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday weather permitting.

Residents might notice discoloration during this program and should be aware this is normal and not harmful. However, residents are cautioned to check their water before using their washing machine or any other appliance that uses water. If discoloration persists, notify the Guilderland Water Department at (518) 456-6474.

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ROUTE 20 TO ROUTE 155 SOUTH TO WEATHERFIELD AREA, REGENCY PARK, 20 MALL, PRESIDENTIAL ESTATES, NOTT RD, CAMPUS CLUB.

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LONEPINE AREA, FT. HUNTER AREA, GUILDERLAND HAMLET, ROUTE 158 FROM BECKER RD. TO W. OLD STATE RD., MILLER RD., CHANDLER RD.

MAY 11 - MAY 22 MCKOWNVILLE AREA. These are approximate dates only. Schedule may vary slightly, due to weather conditions/and or other system emergencies.

Some discoloration may be seen during this program, which could result in staining of laundry. We suggest that you cut this ad out and post it by your washing machine as a reminder.

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YOUR GUILDERLAND REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST During this very scary, unsettling time, Kellie Kieley Realty is honored to pay It forward to our Heroes on the front lines protecting us every day!

We have partnered with Heroes Home Advantage. Heroes Home Advantage™ is a real estate rebate program for those that protect, serve and care for our country and community: military, law enforcement, firefighters, health care, emergency personnel and teachers.

As a way of saying “Thank You” to America’s HEROES for their services to our country and communities we are honored to help our heroes buy or sell a home by giving cash back, credits, and discounts when buying or selling a home. Please reach out for details!

I read this on a FB post and loved It so much, I though I would share this powerful statement! Be safe everyone, and if I can help you in anyway, please reach out! I can shop, bring food, run to the drug store...You name It! “When the Corona Virus finally exhausts itself and the danger is over, let’s do something good for our country, Let’s spend our vacation in the USA, eat in local restaurants, buy American products, buy local meats and veggies and support local businesses. These businesses are going to find it very difficult to get back on their feet and survive without our help. They’re suffering badly now.

Our products are some of the best in the world. This country is one of the most beautiful.”

FEATURED LISTINGS

102 Twenty West Dr. $629,900 3,025 Sq. Ft . 4 BR, 2.5 BA Finished Basement & Heated IG Salt Water Pool

Exceptional 7 year old custom colonial-loaded with timeless amenities-featuring an open floor plan with lots of natural light & gleaming hardwoods. The designer kitchen offers plentiful cabinetry, a 6 burner gas stove, hood, large island, tile/stone backsplash & a walkin pantry! FR with gas FP & stone mantle. Striking moldings in the DR. California closets in the office & sizable mudroom with doggie shower!

LR could also be used as 1st floor BR. Impressive Master BR with large w-in closet & en suite. Convenient guest bath with separated sinks.

Newly finished basement with several rec areas & separate room (used as guest BR) with bilco door . 2nd flr laundry, IG sprinklers, 3 car garage.

Wired for generator. Tasteful landscaping. Breathtaking salt water pool with changing colored lights.

6760 Fuller Station Rd. $409,900

Exceptional, Custom Ranch SPEC HOME! ONLY 2 OF 5 LOTS LEFT! Still Time to Choose Your Finishes! Featuring An Open Floor Plan w 1,918 Sq Ft., 9 Ft Ceilings, an Impressive Eat-In Kitchen, Plentiful Schrock Custom Cabinetry, Granite, SS Appliances, & an Expanded Island! The LR is Open to the Dining Area & Highlights a Striking Gas FP & Luxury VP Flooring! 3 BR, 2.5 Baths. The Master BR is Privately Situated in its Own Wing-Offers Trey Ceilings, a Large WI Closet & Bath. Large 1st Flr Laundry/Mud Rm w Utility Sink. Foyer w Lots of Closet Space. Basement w Daylight Window & Plumbed for Full Bath. Enjoy the Views from the Expansive Front Porch. Private, Level Backyard Overlooks Forever Treed Lands! Oversized 2 Car Garage w Additional Storage. .82 Acre Lot, Guilderland Schools. Public Utilities!

6762 Fuller Station Rd. $398,900

Kellie Kieley (518) 225-0454 Broker/Owner

kkieley2@gmail.com • www.KellieKieleyRealty.com 1525 Western Ave. , Suite 2A • Albany, NY 12203

New Construction-SPEC HOME. Can close in 6 weeks! Exceptional, Custom Ranch! Features: Open Floor Plan, 1,851 Sq Ft., 9 Ft Ceilings, a Designer Eat-In Kitchen, Plentiful Schrock Custom Cabinetry, Timeless Granite, SS Appliances, & an Expanded Island!

The LR is Open to the Dining Area & Highlights a Striking Gas FP. & Luxury Flooring! 3 BR, 2 Baths. The Master BR is Privately Situated in its Own Wing-Offers Trey Ceilings, a Large WI Closet & Bath. Large 1st FloorLaundry/Mud Rm w Utility Sink. Foyer w Lots of Closet Space. Basement w Daylight Window & Plumbed for a Full Bath. Enjoy the Views from the Expansive Front Porch.Private, Level Backyard Overlooks Forever Treed Lands! Oversized 2 Car Garage w Additional Storage. .84 Acre Lot, Guilderland SD. Public Utilities! ONLY 2 LOTS OF 5 LEFT!