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OUR TOWNE GUILDERLAND Mid-February 2019

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9:30 AM

Disney Movies: “The Emperor’s New Groove”

Disney Movies: “Mulan”

Sunday Concert Series: Toss the Feathers

Drop-in Knit & Stitch

Beginning ESOL

10:00 AM

6:00 PM

Beginning ESOL

6:00 PM

AARP Tax-Aide Preparation

Drop-in Knit & Stitch

10:00 AM

9:30 AM

AARP Tax-Aide Preparation

Night Owls Book Discussion: Winter Sisters 7:00 PM

7:30 PM

9:30 AM

Beginning ESOL

6:00 PM

Capital District Knitting Guild

6:00 PM

The Butt Stops Here - Stop 6:00 PM Smoking w/St. Peter’s Health Partners 6:30 PM

The Serious Side of Food: A Readings and Discussion Program

Beginning ESOL

eBook Office Hours

2:00 PM

6:30 PM

Preschool Drop-in Storytime

Drop-in Knit & Stitch

Toddler Time 10:30 AM

20 Toddler Time Preschool Drop-in Storytime eBook Office Hours Library Club Beginning ESOL The Serious Side of Food: A Readings and Discussion Program Music and the Mind: Lifelong Benefits Pickled Kirbys 10:30 AM

Toddler Time

12:00 PM

Baby Bookworms

7:00 PM

10:30 AM 10:30 AM 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM

Cookbook Club: Magnolia Table

10:30 AM

Build It/Make It Club

7:00 PM

Drop-in Knit & Stitch

12:00 PM

The Butt Stops Here - Stop Smoking w/St. Peter’s Health Partners

Toddler Time

10:30 AM 6:30 PM

Baby Bookworms

10:30 AM

Pickled Kirbys

Beginning ESOL

The Butt Stops Here - Stop Smoking w/St. Peter’s Health Partners

6:30 PM

Drop-in Genealogy with Lisa Dougherty

Get a Great Night’s Sleep: A CDPHP Program

7:00 PM

Day Larks Book Discussion: Winter Sisters 6:00 PM

2:00 PM

Preschool Drop-in Storytime

Toddler Time

6:00 PM

Drop-in Knit & Stitch 6:00 PM

10:30 AM

6:30 PM

The Serious Side of Food: 6:30 PM A Readings and Discussion Program 7:00 PM Read To Furry Friends

6:30 PM

Waddler Time

10:30 AM

Project Picture Book: Paper Sculptures

3:30 PM

28 Preschool Drop-in Storytime Waddler Time

10:30 AM

Guilderland Elementary Art Exhibit through 4/29

10:30 AM

3 Little Birds: Music & Movement

9:30 AM

AARP Tax-Aide Preparation

Beekeeping 101

2:00 PM

AARP Tax-Aide Preparation

9:30 AM

Climate Change: Myth and Reality

AARP Tax-Aide Preparation

Snowy Owl Program with Joyce Perry

2:00 PM

9:30 AM

10:00 AM Better Books Sale

AARP Tax-Aide Preparation

Accessing the New York State Archives

2:00 PM

9:30 AM

AARP Tax-Aide Preparation

9:30 AM

Saturday

Moms, Babies and Cake!

3 Little Birds: Music & Movement

Friday

10:30 AM

Preschool Drop-in 21 Storytime Waddler Time 11:30 AM Tai Chi/QiGong 2:00 PM Guilderland Library Foundation, Directors’ Meeting Public Hearing on Budget 2019-2020 Board of Trustees’ Regular Business Meeting U.S. Citizenship Exam: Could You Pass?

Creating Terrariums

10:30 AM

All Day

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6:30 PM

10:30 AM 11:00 AM 6:30 PM

10:30 AM

6:30 PM

GPL Adventures: Detective Science

Preschool Drop-in Storytime

3:30 PM

GPL Great Books: My Life as a Fake, by Peter Carey

Eat to Stay Young w/ Cornell Coop Ext.

Tai Chi/QiGong

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

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2:00 PM

Waddler Time

10:30 AM

Preschool Drop-in Storytime

Thursday

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Toddler Time

10:30 AM

12:00 PM

Toddler Time

10:30 AM

GPL Sprouts: Rosie Revere, Engineer

Baby Bookworms

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Drop-in Knit & Stitch

The Butt Stops Here - Stop Smoking w/St. Peter’s Health Partners

6:30 PM

Beginning ESOL

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3:30 PM

Drop-in Knit & Stitch

12:00 PM

10:00 AM

Family STEAM Night

6:30 PM

Toddler Time

10:30 AM

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10:30 AM

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Beginning ESOL

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We thought it would be fun to ask our computer system what the top ten most popular circulating items were in 2018 here at the library. Here’s the list, in order: WiFi hotspots, folding tables, chromebooks, Poirot DVD, The Post DVD, The Great Alone, a novel by Kristin Hannah, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri DVD, Darkest Hour DVD, Wonder DVD, and The Greatest Showman DVD. It is interesting to note that just one of the top ten items is a book. When we think of libraries, for most of us, books are what comes to mind first. Libraries will always be about books, but today they are about so much more! Food for thought. The WiFi hotspots and the chromebooks are about accessing information electronically. The folding tables are one of our great success stories. A Guilderland Public Library innovation, they are so handy for garage sales, birthday parties, graduations, Thanksgiving dinners and more. We are so pleased to provide this innovative service that has been enthusiastically embraced by Guilderland library users. Sometimes you need a bunch of tables, but you don’t really want to own and store them all year long—so libraries are part of the sharing economy. The 6 DVDs on the top ten list also tell a story. While there are several streaming options available today, many patrons find the concept prohibitively expensive. Others live in parts of our town where reliable high speed internet connections are still not widely available. Still others are slow to adapt new technologies. Your library director likes old movies, and often finds that what he wants to watch is not available on Netflix or Amazon Prime—but is right on the shelf here at the library. For the more traditionally minded readers, here are the top ten books of the year, as determined by Guilderland patron checkouts: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah; A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles; Dog Man and Cat Kid 4 by Dav Pilkey; Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan; The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn; Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng; The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson; Bob Books by Bobby Lynn Maslen; Curious About Phonics by Margret Rey; and The Thank You Book by Mo Willems. Your library is Guilderland’s gathering place, located in the heart of the Town. There are lots of good things going on here at GPL in February and early March. Since movies are so popular, we have two movie series going to help beat the cabin-fever blues. Leading up to the Oscars, we are showing an Oscar contender every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. February 7th is Black Panther; On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, treat yourself and your date to First Man. February 21st is Bohemian Rhapsody; and the 28th is A Star is Born. Our popular Disney Movie series screens a different movie each month, on a Sunday. On February 24th we are showing Robin Hood at 2 p.m. Movies are always free and we even provide popcorn! Our Sunday Concert Series continues on at 2 p.m. February 10th and you’re in for a fantastic, participatory treat when local favorite Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys return to the Library! Blending masterful songwriting with top-notch musicianship, the group specializes in a “progressively flavored bluegrass sound, with wickedly funny, all-original lyrics.” As with all of our concerts, admission is free, but come early to get a good seat! Enjoy our acoustically perfect large meeting room!

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How Do We Love You? Let us Count the Ways Of course, love is in the air during February, and we’ve got lots of activities planned for library lovers. We’ve also planned a special party, called ‘Gal’entine’s Day, for February 13th at 7 p.m. Celebrate ‘Gal’entine’s Day! Bring your gal pal, your friend, your sister, your daughter, and/or your mother for a night of chocolate-covered pretzels and strawberries along with crafting and waffles! Adults and teens please register by phone, online, or at the Adult Reference desk. From January 31st to February 11th, we are running “Matchbook,” a fun idea where you can fill out your “book dating profile,” and we’ll put you on a blind date with a book! Profiles will be accepted from 1/31 - 2/12. Your book will be waiting for you on the hold shelf from 2/14 - 2/21.Who knows? This book could be “The One!”

Rebel Bloom Art Exhibit Lovers of art, flowers, and color will love “Rebel Bloom” an exhibition of original paintings by local artist Josalyn Wilder, who also happens to be one of our librarians! The exhibit opens on February 4th and runs until March 15th.

Jewish Genealogy Data Jewish Genealogy Data: On February 17th at 2 p.m., Avraham Laber, the local developer of the rich and ever-expanding database known as Jewish Data, will give a demonstration of its facts and features. Come and learn how to search the database as part of your genealogical research. Please register in person, online, or by phone. That same day is National Random Acts of Kindness Day, so we will give out special commemorative bookmarks.

George and Abraham On Monday February 18th we’ll be closed to celebrate President’s Day. Our e-library is always open, featuring free e-books and magazines. Use of these resources grew 58% here in Guilderland last year. Don’t miss out!

The Butt Stops Here We’re not just looking out for your figurative heart, but also for your literal one, so we are offering The Butt Stops Here, an award-winning program by St. Peter’s Health Partners that has helped thousands to stop smoking! The program begins Tuesday, February 12th at 6:30 p.m., and continues on successive Tuesdays. The program fee is $45 and the Medicaid fee is $20 per person. Our 2019 program consists of seven one-hour sessions and includes a workbook, two weeks of NRT (patches or gum), group support and other materials. The program will be led by trained facilitator Anne Marsolais. Participants should make checks payable to St. Peter’s Health Partners. Checks or cash will be collected on the first night of the program. Please Register in person, online, or by phone.

The Serious Side of Food: A Reading and Discussion Series This six-part reading and discussion series, funded by Humanities New York, will explore an aspect of our culture that often gets taken for granted: food. Food provides both nourishment and pleasure, of course, but under the surface of each meal lies a series of complex interactions and entanglements. Working with histories, novels, and journalism, this series exposes some of the issues that lie on our plates. The texts, selected by noted restaurant critic Mimi Sheraton, include historical accounts, novels, and narrative nonfiction. The series is led by Steve Barnes, Senior Writer and Arts Editor at the Times Union and Adjunct Professor of Journalism at University at Albany. Books will be provided to each participant. Space is limited. The first meeting, on March 6 at 6:30, will be a quick 1/2-hour-long session where books and the syllabus will be distributed. Subsequent meetings will be on March 20 and 27; April 3, 17, 24; May 1. Please plan to attend all. 4

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

Peter G. Barber - Town Supervisor

Guilderland, NY - As I write these notes, we are awaiting another snow storm. I’d like to thank our Highway Department crews for keeping our roads clear under the most demanding weather conditions. Please continue helping the Highway Department with its snow clearing efforts by following the ban on overnight parking on Town roads and by keeping a safe distance from the Highway Department’s snowplow trucks. You should also be mindful of the Parks and Recreation Department’s sidewalk plows which are not easily visible when clearing huge mounds of plowed snowfall along Western Avenue. The accompanying is a rare photo of what these machines look like when idle and not buried in snow. This winter’s weather has allowed the Parks and Recreation Department to provide winter recreation activities, including groomed cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails at the Western Turnpike Golf Course, sledding at the Winter Recreation Area, just south of Tawasentha Park on Route 146, and snowshoeing on the Vosburgh Trails. The Albany Pine Bush Preserve also offers miles of hiking trails suitable for snowshoeing, with trail heads in the Town. The Parks and Recreation Department’s webpage and office ((518) 456-3150) has information about winter activities and has cross-country skis and snowshoes available for rent on weekdays at the Parks’ Office on Route 146, opposite Tawasentha Park. Parks Department and Golf Course employees are busily trimming trees, painting structures, working on historic properties, and doing other work that is necessary to make Town facilities ready for use. This is also the time for planning the expansion of hiking trails in the growing Town-owned open spaces and adding amenities to Town parks. The Town’s recently announced a project with UAlbany Planning Department to create a multiuse trail system using the Town’s open space, parks, and sidewalks to connect neighborhoods, parks, schools, businesses, and other destinations. The project has been scheduled for the fall semester. Later this month, the Assessor will mail tentative assessment letters (“impact notices”) to property owners. Unlike most assessments, the Assessor will also provide each property owner with the five comparable property sales which were used to determine a property’s tentative value. The Assessor’s staff and 6

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the Town’s revaluation consultant will offer each property owner an opportunity for an informal review about their assessment. These informal meetings are part of the Town’s goal for the most informative and transparent assessment possible and will supplement a property owner’s statutory rights for more formal hearings. The Assessor and Town consultant have scheduled the last informational seminar about the 2019 revaluation process for Thursday, February 7th at 7pm at Town Hall. In the spring, the Assessor will hold seminars on how to challenge an assessment. The Assessor’s webpage has 2019 reassessment information, timelines, and PowerPoint presentations. Several senior citizen and multi-family housing developments are at various stages of review. We continue to receive letters, emails, and phone calls from residents concerned about growth impacts as well as from residents interested in downsizing and moving to the new residential developments. Details regarding each pending proposal are available on the Planning Department’s website where you can also view the Town Planner’s recent PowerPoint presentation on pending residential developments and the role of the neighborhood studies. The Capital District Transportation Committee just issued its Trails Plan which promotes diverse transportation options for area residents, including multi-use trails which complement local roadway infrastructure and public transit systems. Here’s the link: www.cdtcmpo.org/trails The Trails Plan includes dozens of existing and planned multi-

use trails including many accessible in or near the Town. The Town recently received a generous grant from Assemblyperson Patricia Fahy for the future construction of safe bicycle routes in and near Guilderland Center and the Watervliet Reservoir. Town officials recently met with NYS DOT officials about planned improvements to the Carman Road/Lydius Street intersection. Later this year, DOT will hold a public outreach meeting, with details of the planned work, including turning lanes and sidewalk construction near the intersection. DOT expects to award the construction contract in December, with construction in late spring 2020. At roughly the same time, with a grant secured by Assemblyperson Fahy, the Town will install sidewalks to extend safe pedestrian connections to the Pine Bush Elementary School. This summer DOT will also repave the entire length of Carman Road except for the part near the Lydius Street intersection. At its last meeting, the Town Board issued a request for proposals for the construction of the new pumping station for the water interconnection with the Town of Rotterdam. The new pumping station is designed to allow water flow in both directions between the communities. We anticipate that the interconnection will be active this fall. This municipal interconnection is the latest in the Town’s long-term efforts to diversify available water sources to meet an ever-increasing demand for our growing Town.

The Town and the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce have partnered for a second year on the Hometown Heroes Banner Program which honors residents of Guilderland, Berne, Knox and Westerlo who are veterans or are serving in our Nation’s Armed Forces. The planned banners will honor a service member by including his or her name, branch of service and photo and will be affixed to light poles at Tawasentha Park and the Guilderland Public Library. The banners will be flown from May to November when the retired banners will be presented to the honored service member’s family or sponsor. If you are interested in sponsoring a banner at a cost of $150, you can download a sponsorship form on the Town’s website or the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce’s website (www.guilderlandchamber.com). For more information, please contact the Chamber at (518) 456-6611 or Parks & Recreation at (518) 456-3150. Thank you again for taking the time to read these Notes and please do not hesitate to contact Town offices if you have any questions or suggestions. Peter G. Barber Town Supervisor

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Wing It for Game Day (Family Features) When bringing your friends and family together to watch the game, you’ll likely want to avoid any fumbles in the kitchen. Fret not and opt for a big batch of easy-to-make wings while incorporating these stress-free tips into your game plan to help ensure a resounding success: ·

Delegate responsibilities. The best gatherings are a team sport. Tackle this recipe for Crispy Baked Wings and let your friends help with snacks, dips and drinks.

Prep what you can the day before. Reduce the time needed to make these wings on game day by prepping some steps in advance. The seasoning blend and sauces can be prepped up to two days in advance and chicken wings can be separated into drums and flats the day before.

Veggies are underrated. It’s usually a good plan to have a snack that can be easily replenished for grazers attending your party. Stock up on vegetables that are easy to slice such as carrots and celery. Place some of the cut vegetables out with dips like blue cheese dressing or ranch, both of which can double as classic pairings for your wings.

Redefine “homemade.” The Crispy Baked Wings can serve as a versatile base for just about any sauce you might be craving. Instead of making a sauce entirely from scratch, consider making some quick alterations to premade ones. For example, add an ingredient like Tabasco Chipotle Sauce to store-bought barbecue sauce to impart a smoky flavor and lime juice for added brightness. Small changes can add that special, homemade quality without all the work. Recipes like Chipotle Barbecue Sauce or Nashville-Style Sauce can complement wings for true crowd-pleasers – pick your favorite or try both.

Find more flavorful recipes and game day tips at Tabasco.com/wings. Prep time: 10 minutes

Crispy Baked Wings with Chipotle Barbecue Sauce or Nashville-Style Sauce Nashville-Style Sauce:

Cook time: 40 minutes

tablespoons Tabasco Sauce

Servings: 4-6

tablespoons butter, softened

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tablespoons baking powder

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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 1/2 pounds chicken wings, drums and flats separated, tips removed

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Heat oven to 425 F. In bowl, combine baking powder, salt, paprika and black pepper. Shake over both sides of wings. Place seasoned wings on rack over foil-lined sheet pan.

cup barbecue sauce

tablespoons Tabasco Chipotle Sauce

tablespoons lime juice

Bake 20 minutes, turn wings over and continue cooking additional 20 minutes in convection oven or 30 minutes in conventional oven. Cooked wings should reach at least 180 F internal temperature with crispy texture. To make Chipotle Barbecue Sauce: In bowl, mix barbecue sauce, Tabasco Chipotle Sauce and lime juice. Alternatively, to make Nashville-Style Wing Sauce: In bowl, mix Tabasco Sauce, butter, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder and salt. Set aside. Remove wings from oven. Toss wings with preferred sauce and serve.

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“Six Degrees of Separation” from Family Court by Leyla A. Kiosse

Guilderland, NY - We have written countless articles about legal issues that are common to marriage, divorce, and children – such as the custody of children, the division of assets, spousal support, and child support. But there are many more issues that children and families encounter, and those issues, by and large, are adjudicated in Family Courts. Over the next several months, we will take a closer look at the powers of Family Court and discuss why that Court is (at least in this writer’s view) the most important Court in the community in which we live. While many people may never find themselves in Family Court, I guarantee that those same people know someone, or know someone who knows someone else, who has had some experience in Family Court. A review of Family Court’s power (i.e. jurisdiction) is demonstrative of why this is true. The jurisdiction of Family Court is set forth Section 155 of Article 1 of the Family Court Act. There are some matters that only Family Court has the power to hear and determine; those matters are as follows: (i)

abuse and neglect proceedings;

(ii) support proceedings (both pertaining to children and spouses)1; (iii) proceedings to determine paternity and for the support of children born out-of-wedlock; (iv) proceedings to permanently terminate parental rights to guardianship and custody of a child by, for example, reason of permanent neglect, mental illness, intellectual disability and severe or repeated child abuse, and by reason of death of one or both parents, where no guardian of the person of the child has been lawfully appointed, or by reason of abandonment of the child for a period of six months immediately prior to the filing of the petition, where a child is under the jurisdiction of the Family Court as a result of a placement in foster care by that Court; (v) proceedings concerning whether a person is in need of supervision (commonly known as “PINS”); and (vi) proceedings concerning juvenile delinquency. The term “Juvenile delinquent” is defined by statute and, in general, means a person over seven and less than seventeen years of age, who, having committed an act that would constitute a crime, or a violation, is not criminally responsible for such conduct by reason of his/her infancy2. There are also some matters that Family Court has “concurrent jurisdiction” over with other Courts, which means that the matter can be brought in Family Court or another Court. For example, Family Court has concurrent jurisdiction with criminal Court over all family offenses (which are specific crimes that also constitute “family offenses” as defined in the Family Court Act). When there is no divorce action pending in Supreme Court. Juvenile delinquency proceedings have undergone significant changes as a result of Raise the Age legislation; stay tuned for more on this topic in our future column.

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Oliver Oliver is a handsome mellow two-year old short hair orange male. He is ever so gentle and enjoys playing and hanging out with the other cats in his foster home. Oliver loves his treats, likes to be brushed and will want to share your bed at night. Oliver will meet you at the door when you come home. He seeks out and wants to be with humans - a great companion. He is playful and very active. He enjoys his toys and loves to play with the other cats in the house. In terms of playfulness, he is very kitten-like. Sadly, his owner moved and left him behind. A kind neighbor was feeding him. He cried to come inside their house for two winters but they declined. Oliver is now safe and healthy waiting for his forever home to come along. Oliver is neutered, tested negative for FIV/Felv, and up-to-date on his vaccines. The best home for him is a home with a cat who will welcome a playful buddy. Feel free to contact 518461-0251 or brightsky@nycap.rr.com for more information.

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How old should my child be before I make their first dental appointment? Guilderland, NY - We get asked this question all the time. The answer is you should take them in by the time they celebrate their first birthday. First visits are mostly about getting kids used to the dentist's chair and educating parents about how to care for baby's teeth. If your child has transitioned from the bottle to cup and doesn't snack or drink in the middle of the night, you get a one-year pass, until age 2. That's when Dr. Oshins' every-six-month dental visit recommendation kicks into gear. When your child is between ages 4 and 6, expect the first set of X-rays to be taken to check for cavities lurking between the teeth Prevention is the name of the game between ages 6 and 12, when baby teeth give way to permanent teeth. Dr. Oshins will probably suggest a sealant, a plastic resin that bonds to teeth's chewing surfaces, between ages 5 and 7. Cavity-prone molars are the most likely site for treatment. The resin keeps cavity-causing bacteria from getting into the grooves and valleys of teeth. Also, when your child is around age 7, Dr. Oshins will likely suggest an orthodontic evaluation. Most kids will wait until their early teens for braces, but orthodontics is about modifying jaw growth, so identifying skeletal causes of narrow jaws and crooked teeth early helps ensure a beautiful smile later on and promotes healthy sleep and development by preventing sleep-disordered breathing. If you begin taking your child to the dentist around the time the first tooth erupts, then they are probably too young to be nervous. But if you’ve waited until your child is older (for example, 2 years), then he or she may have some anxiety at the time of the first visit. In celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month, Oshins of Smiles would like to help your children understand what to expect at a dental office. During the month of February we will be having Open Houses on each Thursday -open to all children, not just the children of our current patients, in hopes of alleviating any anxiety they may be feeling. Dental Open House Event Date: Thursday February 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 9:00am - 4:00pm Location: Oshins of Smiles 3905 Carman Road Schenectady, NY 12303 Please call 518-356-5635 or email us at info@oshinsofsmiles.com for more information. *Please note that no dental examinations will take place during this event.* It is our goal that your child will see going to the dentist is fun, safe, and a positive experience. We really do have fun every day at work thanks to our awesome team and thanks to all the fun and energetic children that we get to see. We look forward to your visit!

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Interview with Sue Hennessy Q. What year did your organization start? A. 2 years ago several people from the community met once a month and brainstormed ways that we could help Guilderland become a more caring community. We visualized a community where residents looked out for one another and helped each other when a member was experiencing difficulties. We also envisioned a town that people interacted socially with each other a bit more. Q. Where are you located? A. We operate out of the Guilderland Food Pantry and the Chamber of Commerce. Q. What is your phone number and website address? A. 518-320-8903 Guilderlandcares@gmail.com Facebook.com/GuilderlandCares Q. What hours are you open? A. We will answer calls at 518-320-8903 between 8-6 every day. Calls range from looking for an organization that can help you when you are in need, socially, legally economically or health wise. In the future we would like to answer calls about events happening in Guilderland. Q. How and why did you get into the business? A. People kept talking to me about their vision of Guilderland agencies or business working together as a community. So I invited clergy, businessmen and woman, town officials to the table to talk about what that would look like.

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Q. Are you known for anything special? A. Helping people connect with the right agency or business that can get then one step further to personal success either socially, legally or health wise. Q. What do you love most about the business? A. The reward is when people call us for a reference and we hear back later how grateful they are that we assisted them through their difficulties. Q. What events do you have in the future? A. Our next endeavor is a free community spaghetti dinner on Feb 20th from 5-7. We will be holding these free meals every 3rd Wed of the month at the Guilderland Food Pantry located at 4 Charles Park, Guilderland, inside Christ Church. Every month a different business or organization will sponsor these dinners. We also hope to assist the Department of Aging start a “Village” community in Guilderland. A “Village” community is a model that exist in many areas of NY State. The main characteristic of a village is members looking out for one another, young and elderly and disabled included. There would be many social event for members of that community also. Q. What do you want the community to know about you? A. We are an organization that has ongoing projects. If anyone in the community is interested in joining us they can call Sue Hennessy at 518-573-0453 or email her at guildfoodpantry79@gmail.com.

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Relive Memories Encourage older relatives to write (or dictate) their thoughts on financial tips, military service, business success, valued life lessons and, of course, the stories of how they met their spouses. Make a family tree together and try creating a photobook with old and new pictures. Share news about family members’ relationships and accomplishments, which might bring back personal memories.

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(Family Features) It’s not easy getting old, as the saying goes, and it can be even harder to watch your parents age. Helping parents transition into the later years of their lives can be a delicate matter, but there are ways to help them ease into an elderly stage and cope better with challenges. Carol Lavin Bernick, former executive chairman of Alberto Culver, navigated this type of life transition with her parents. In her book, “Gather As You Go: Lessons Learned Along the Way,” Bernick offers tips to give and get joy while preserving your parents’ dignity in addition to wisdoms on business and leadership, philanthropy, dealing with tough times and being a working mom. For example, consider these tips and ways to aid aging parents:

Consider the Little Things Surprise your parents with a few new pieces of clothing for a thoughtful gift. Laminate a list of their medications and their doctors to keep with you in case of emergency and provide a copy to your parents and any other caregivers. Create a contact list on your parents’ mobile phone to help them easily reach family and friends without needing to search. If there are young children in the family, try bringing them by for a visit – their energy and smiles may help brighten the room.

Provide Entertainment Music can be a helpful gift – try loading a music player with a playlist of your parents’ favorite songs. Old movies can also spark conversation. Host a luncheon for some of their best friends and make their favorite treats. They may be housebound, but there are still ways for them to interact. Adjust to Physical Changes Reading materials could require larger-than-normal print, and a magnifying clip-on screen for a computer can be helpful as well. Serving foods that are easier to cut can make eating a simpler process. Keep an eye on weight and nutrition and try to find someone who will make a house call for haircuts.

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Lactobacillus casei: Good for digestion, allergies, immune system. Helps to maintain remission of diverticular disease, resists ulcers by inhibiting H. pylori. It prevents colorectal tumor growth and inhibits tumor growth of carcinomatous peritonitis/stomach cancer. Lactobacillus rhamnosus: Helps maintain a healthy vaginal microbiota by increasing beneficial bacteria making this a great treatment for chronic vaginosis. Supports urogenital health. Boosts immune system to reduce colds and flu, respiratory infections and ear infections. Bifodobacterium bifidum: This probiotic directly competes with Candida & yeast overgrowth, fights E. coli infections, decreases allergies, reduces ulcers and inflammation. Lactobacillus salivarius: Fast growing hardy probiotic that crowds out bad bacteria quickly. It produces antibiotics that target invading pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella. It aids in protein digestion, reduces cavities, gingivitis and strep throat. It can also reduces mastitis, ulcerative colitis and IBS. Supports intestinal epithelial tight junctions to reduce leaky gut or intestinal permeability. Streptococcus thermophiles: Produces antibiotics that prevent infections like pneumonia, C. difficile and ulcers caused by H. pylori. Decreases ulcerative colitis, IBS, and acute diarrhea. Reduces symptomatic dermatitis, chance of kidney stones and has anti-tumor activity. Improves immunity. If you would like to learn more about how probiotics can improve your health, we are here to answer your questions and help you boost your immune system. If you want to do your own research, GO TO GOOGLE SCHOLAR, not regular Google! This will give you research articles about whatever health topic you wish to learn about. As always, feel free to contact me at the Sports & Spinal Wellness Center at 518869-3415 or visit our website www.sportsandspinalwellness. com, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ sportsandspinalwellness. www.OurTowneGuilderland.com | Mid-February 2019

Building Excitement: Crossgates and MVP Health Care Present the LEGO® Americana Roadshow Famous American landmarks brought to life through LEGOs in free, hands-on exhibit from February 9 through February 24, 2019 ALBANY, NY – Some of America’s most famous landmarks are temporarily moving to Crossgates – or at least, their LEGO® replicas are. The LEGO Americana Roadshow, presented by MVP Health Care, is a free traveling roadshow stopping at Crossgates in just over a week, starting on February 9th, marking its first Upstate New York appearance for the 17-day interactive exhibit. The all-ages event will be open to the public, taking place throughout the upper level and lower level of the mall, with a LEGO Play Area, from 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Anchoring the festivities are ten large-scale replicas of iconic American buildings, including The White House, U.S. Capitol, The Statue of Liberty, The Liberty Bell, and The Lincoln Memorial. Additional show activities include: •

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Always Expect the Unexpected by Master Rice

Guilderland, NY - Growing up I used to watch Monty Python’s Flying Circus on PBS late night TV. The humor of the show is, in my opinion, truly outstanding, though at times a little dark. And to be frank, I don’t like everything they did. Along with many of the lines of Star Wars and The Matrix, I find myself inserting “Monty Python’s” lines in my daily speak. This isn’t an article about favorite movies and shows, but I was reminded of Monty Python when the snow squalls hit yesterday (1/30) and I first said: “Wow, unexpected cool storm”, followed by “No one expects the Spanish Inquisition”, a line form a renown Monty Python sketch. In the martial arts, we are trained to always expect the unexpected. Quick storms are reminders that we must always expect everything and anything. From a self-defense perspective this is not only wise, it is essential as a tool of preservation. It can be overwhelming, since awareness and expecting the unexpected can occupy your mind. Once you are able to manage it, however, it is a most valuable tool. That’s because unlike an unpreventable surprise storm, selfdefense awareness actually prevents incident. The more aware of your surroundings you are, the more self-defense situations can be avoided. Driving a vehicle is a good everyday example. The more aware and focused you are while driving, the more incidents can be simply avoided. This is especially true during storms and adverse road conditions, where we should be familiar with how the car will behave while turning and braking. Expecting the unexpected means awareness; awareness leads to avoidance. Avoidance means no conflict, no need for action. That’s because awareness is the action, the preemptive strike, so a physical strike is unnecessary. I know the storms were predicted and I know technology allows us to be prepared and aware. But still, when it hit, I was filled with awe and surprise. Even when something expected comes, it can contain unexpected elements that perhaps, even given the text contained in a warning, are surprising when directly experienced. Always expect the unexpected, a sentiment spoken by many throughout history; the origins of which are contested. Some say, and many have said to me in the past, that expecting things to go wrong represents pessimism and the lack of positive attitude. I disagree, thinking that I can maintain a positive attitude for great things and work toward them, while being aware of my surroundings and expecting something to happen, good or bad.

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Guilderland, NY - Chinese philosopher Laozi noted that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Well-seasoned travelers will hasten to add that having the final destination and route in mind also contribute to a journey’s success. Individuals and couples would be welladvised to take the first step on their financial journey - enter the Financial Plan! A financial plan in its most basic form typically tries to answer the question, “Can I retire?” More specifically, a plan will try to project what level of income can be available at a given retirement age, based on several assumptions such as savings rate, investment returns, inflation, etc. However, a financial plan can and should go well beyond retirement planning to address several important questions, such as: • • • • • • • • • •

Are we paying unnecessary income taxes or capital gains taxes? How will I pay for the costs associated with higher learning? How should our investment portfolio be designed to best align with our goals and objectives? What do we want to happen to our assets if we pass away, and what’s the best way to accomplish this? How can I best gift assets to charitable organizations that are important to me? Should we be concerned about estate taxes even though we’re not worth millions of dollars? Am I taking full advantage of any benefits available from my employer? Are we properly using debt to leverage our personal balance sheet? Are there any opportunities to reduce our fixed expenses? Do we have proper insurance coverage in place to protect our lives, health, income, assets, etc.?

A well-designed financial plan will address each of the above issues, and provide an action plan for any adjustments that should be made to your current situation. A comprehensive financial planner will not only prescribe solutions, but will also work with you to implement any required courses of action. Being well-informed is not sufficient – e.g. knowing that diet and exercise are the keys to physical health is not enough without actually eating healthy and starting an exercise regimen. Likewise, knowing the proper financial steps to take is not enough without actually making positive changes! Our experience has shown us that many individuals and couples can benefit from a second opinion on their financial health. Seeking advice from a qualified financial planner can help expose any areas that should be addressed in order to best guide you on your financial journey.

from 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. AllSquare Wealth provides comprehensive wealth management services to approximately 400 client households in the Capital District and beyond. AllSquare Wealth Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser. www.OurTowneGuilderland.com | Mid-February 2019

5 Ways to Raise a Confident, Adventurous Child (Family Features) From taking steps toward the stairs to learning that bubbles don’t taste good, exploration is a part of development for babies and young children. While it’s an exciting time, it also can be coupled with anxiety and hesitation as parents find themselves saying “no” or jumping in when baby discovers a new space. An Open for Adventure survey from Babyganics found a majority of parents (69 percent) believe a child can learn to be more confident if he or she is allowed to explore freely as a baby. However, letting go doesn’t always come naturally for parents. Clinical health psychologist Dr. Bobbi Wegner encourages parents to be explorer parents, which focuses on raising resilient, confident and adventurous humans through challenge and discovery. She offers these tips for parents: Aid in discovery. Encourage and applaud baby’s healthy risk-taking, such as mastering a challenging stair climb or pushing through moments of frustration and failure. Additionally, create teachable moments that introduce your child to necessary limits. For example, if you have hot coffee in the morning and your little one wants to touch the mug, let him or her gently touch a warm area of the mug with a fingertip and repeat that the mug is “hot” to help encourage exploration and flex baby’s senses. Let baby be free. While you may think baby gadgets are necessary for playtime, consider rethinking those toys. Instead of searching for stimulation through lights and sounds from a toy, allow your baby to explore the natural environment. Look for opportunities that allow him or her to make a manageable mess and even get wet or dirty. This could be as simple as playing with a container filled with water or letting your baby pull up grass in the backyard. These small unstructured play adventures can help develop independence and confidence. Engage the senses. Exposing your baby to new flavors and smells helps engage him or her on a multi-sensory level. For example, allowing your baby (at an appropriate age, typically between 4-7 months) to try new foods can provide a feeling of accomplishment while also exposing him or her to different textures and flavors. Encourage even more sensory exploration by allowing your baby to smell the food and even play with it using his or her fingers. Provide early exposure to new places. Bringing baby along to restaurants and other public spaces allows for positive exposure to new places, people and sounds, which can help build the immune system, encourage social interaction and support development. While letting a child explore in a public setting like an airport or train station can make many parents anxious, carrying products such as Babyganics Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizing Wipes can help ease parents’ apprehension and keep little hands germ-free while on the go. Wait a moment. It’s common for parents to intervene the moment baby awakes from a nap or starts moving toward the stairs. Try pausing, allowing your little one to naturally find his or her limits while managing your own fears and worries. This tactic can allow your young explorer an opportunity for cognitive and social-emotional development with you as a safety net nearby. “Parents often look to their own internal response to guide parenting: ‘If I am worried then it must be dangerous, and I should not allow my baby to do it,’” Wegner said. “When in fact, parents should prioritize their baby’s exploration and needs to provide learning opportunities rather than allowing their own anxieties to impede their children.” For more information, visit babyganics.com. 26

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5 DIY Winter Home Repair Hacks (Family Features) Even if you’re not terribly handy, there are many simple household repairs that you can easily do yourself to avoid unnecessary time and expense. This is especially true in the winter, when little improvements can make a big difference in your comfort and energy consumption. If you’re like most people, your home is your single largest investment, so it’s common to be apprehensive about tackling home repairs if you have little experience. However, learning to do some basic home maintenance is a smart way to protect and maintain your home’s value without having to locate, schedule and supervise a contractor. These common household fixes to winter-proof your home are easy enough for a novice, but might just give you a boost of confidence to tackle bigger projects in the future. Painting There’s no time like the dull, dark days of winter to realize how dim a room may be. When you’re spending more time indoors anyway, it might as well be for a productive purpose, like adding some life to a dreary room. Whether you update the entire space or simply add an accent wall, painting is a lowcost, entry-level way to enhance your home’s aesthetic appeal. Seal air leaks According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average home has a halfmile of gaps and cracks where air and moisture can enter, and these air leaks account for 25-40 percent of the energy used for heating and cooling a typical home. Filling gaps and cracks brings immediate savings while making the home more comfortable and environmentally friendly. It actually takes little time or skill to fix air leaks, which are especially common around doors and windows. The key is using a quality product, such as the GREAT STUFF™ Insulating Foam Sealant, which is specially formulated to seal gaps and cracks to help block air, moisture and pests. To make repairs even easier, the sealant is available with the GREAT STUFF™ SMART DISPENSER™, which offers more precision, less mess and product reusability. Add insulation Another energy-saving idea you can tackle by yourself is improving your home’s insulation. A great deal of the home’s heat escapes through the attic, but adding more insulation can help trap warmth, making your home more energy efficient. Insulation also helps resist moisture infiltration and condensation, which is particularly concerning during the winter months. Tile accents If you’re overwhelmed by the idea of laying your own tile floor, starting with some accent tile is a simple way to practice. A bathroom or kitchen backsplash is a small space that requires a relatively small amount of material and a welldefined work space. When selecting your tile, be conscious of how much trimming you’ll need to do to accommodate features like electrical outlets; choosing a smaller tile or using sheets of tile may make that step easier. Add storage Spending extra time indoors is likely to remind you just how cluttered some areas have become. Take advantage of the time to organize and add storage elements to help keep your space neat and clean. Organizer shelves and closet systems are typically easy to assemble and can serve as functional additions to your home. Get more ideas for DIY projects to tackle this winter at GreatStuff.com and get your GREAT STUFF™ SMART DISPENSER™ at Lowes.com. Photo courtesy of Getty Images 28

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Don’t Let the COLD SLow you Down! Another freezing month with a HOT market. If you are considering selling your home, but you think the winter may be a bad time, it is not. There is MUCH more to selling a house than a just a “For Sale” sign. Each home needs its own marketing plan, staging ideas, and areas to focus on to help get it sold, at a price you are happy with. If you are considering selling, or re-listing after your home expired, I am happy to talk to you to come up with YOUR specific plan. Stay warm! Ke l l ie 1881 WESTERN AVE, GUILDERLAND, NY 28 DIVISION ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 32

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