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Guilderland’s Gathering Place Mon. July 1 @ 7:00 p.m.

SUMMER VOLUN-TEEN INFORMATION & SIGN-UP NIGHT Be a VolunTeen at the Guilderland Public Library this summer! VolunTeens must be in Grades 8-12 in the fall and attend this information session. If you have volunteered previously, you may pick up an application instead of attending the sign-up night.

Parents are invited to the Parent Information Session in the Normanskill Room.

Tues. July 2 @ 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Register at redcross.org if desired; walkins also welcome.

Thurs. July 4 CLOSED for Independence Day Sat. July 6 @ 10:00 a.m.

ESOL TUTOR TRAINING. (R) Mon. July 8 @ 10:30 a.m.

SENIOR SCAM PREVENTION A Panel Discussion on Senior Scam Prevention. Topics include: handling robo-calls; spotting common elder scams and crimes; recognizing suspicious activity; and staying protected on smart devices.

Sponsored By: Guilderland Chamber of Commerce, Senator George Amedore, The Town of Guilderland and Guilderland Police Department, Guilderland Public Library, Better Business Bureau Upstate New York, Kean Computing.

Mon. July 8 @ 2:00 p.m.

FALCON PROGRAM WITH JOYCE PERRY Come learn about these majestic birds and how trainers work with them. (R) Mon. July 8 @ 3:30 p.m.

LITTLE LEGO Use your imagination for some inspired LEGO creations with friends. Bring your own or use the library’s collection. We offer Duplo for younger children. Grades K-3. (R) Mon. July 8 @ 7:30 p.m.

NIGHT OWLS BOOK DISCUSSION Tues. July 9 @ 10:30 a.m.

FAMILY FUN SUMMER STORYTIME Ages 0-5 with caregiver; older siblings welcome.

Tues. July 9 @ 2:00 p.m.

DAY LARKS BOOK DISCUSSION Tues. July 9 @ 4:00-6:00 p.m.

LIFE-SIZE SOLAR SYSTEM EXHIBIT Full-immersion walk-through of our solar system for all ages! Spiral into the solar system on a glow-in-the-dark path as you encounter planets, moons, asteroids, constellations and comets.

No registration needed, but do allow yourself time to explore the exhibit.

Wed. July 10 @ 2:00 p.m.

SOLAR SCIENCE WITH CMOST Grades 1-3. (R)

Wed. July 10 @ 7:00 p.m.

GALAXY T-SHIRT PAINTING Painting your own T-shirt is a great way to have some fun and make a bold, personal statement. Fabric painting opens up endless opportunities for transforming your wardrobe, allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art. For teens and adults. (R) Thurs. July 11 @ 10:30 a.m.

FAMILY FUN SUMMER STORYTIME Ages 0-5 with caregiver; older siblings welcome.

Thurs. July 11 @ 3:00 p.m.

TODDLER ART LAB Dress for a mess! (R) Fri. July 12 @ 10:30 a.m.

3 LITTLE BIRDS: MUSIC & MOVEMENT Ages 0-5 with caregiver; older siblings welcome.

Fri. July 12 @ 3:30pm ESCAPE THE STARSHIP You have 1 hour to escape the Starship, save yourself, and the rest of the crew!

There are a limited number of spots available for this away mission.

Grades 7-12. (R) Sat. July 13 @ 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

BETTER BOOKS SALE Bargains galore on books, CDs, DVDs and more at our monthly Better Books Sale. Happy hunting!

Sat. July 13 @ 10:30 a.m.

DANIEL TIGER’S PICNIC ADVENTURE WITH WMHT’S BARBARA LUKAS Pre-K - Grade 2. (R) Mon. July 15 @ 4:00 p.m.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF APOLLO 11’S MOON LANDING – LIVE WEBCAST Mon. July 15 @ 8:00 -9:30 p.m.

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO USING A TELESCOPE (R) Tues. July 16 @ 10:30 a.m.

FAMILY FUN SUMMER STORYTIME Ages 0-5 with caregiver; older siblings welcome.

Tues. July 16 @ 2:30 p.m.

BOOK PARTY WITH LOCAL AUTHOR WILLIE DEANE Grades 3-5. (R) Tues. July 16 @ 6:00 p.m.

PIZZA SHOP BOOK TASTING PARTY Join us for pizza and a “taste” of new books that you can check out for your summer reading! For Grades 6-9. (R) Wed. July 17 @ 3:00 p.m.

MISSION TO MARS SPACE EXPLORER OBSTACLE COURSE Grades 3-5.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM:

SUMMER HOURS: THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED ON SUNDAYS DURING JULY AND AUGUST.

The UNIVERSE OF STORIES Summer Reading Program for children and teens kicks off Friday, June 28!

Come at 3-4 pm or 6-7 pm to enjoy some ice cream and blast off for summer fun!

DROP-IN KNIT & STITCH: MONDAYS 10:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.

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Wed. July 17 @ 3pm KAWAII DIY FELT POUCHES Grades 6-8. (R)

Wed. July 24 @ 2:30 p.m.

ALIEN SLIME & SPACE ROCKS Grades 3-5 - dress for a mess! (R)

Wed. July 17 @ 6:30 p.m.

WRITE IT DOWN: WRITING WORKSHOP WITH DONNA LIQUORI Love to write? Bring your ideas for essays, short fiction and poetry to a 3-part writing workshop with Times Union book columnist Donna Liquori. July 17, 24 and 31. This workshop is designed for ages 12 and up, plus adults. (R)

Wed. July 24 @ 6 :00 p.m.

CIVIL RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENTS (CRASE) COURSE Training on how to respond if you find yourself in an active shooter event. Presented by the Guilderland Police Department.

Wed. July 17 @ 7:00 p.m.

ORIGAMI CRAFT: STARS (R)

Wed. July 24 @ 6:30 p.m.

WRITE IT DOWN: WRITING WORKSHOP WITH DONNA LIQUORI Part 2 of 3

Thurs. July 18 @ 10:30 a.m.

FAMILY FUN SUMMER STORYTIME Ages 0-5 with caregiver; older siblings welcome.

Thurs. July 25 @ 10:30 a.m.

FAMILY FUN SUMMER STORYTIME Ages 0-5 with caregiver; older siblings welcome.

Thurs. July 18 @ 2:30 p.m.

SPACE PHENOMENA WITH MAD SCIENCE Grades 3-5. (R)

Thurs. July 25 @ 3:00 p.m.

TODDLER ART LAB Dress for a mess! (R)

Thurs. July 18 @ 6:30 p.m.

DOUBLE DARE Family/ all ages – dress for a mess! (R)

Thurs. July 25 @ 6:30 p.m.

JEDI ACADEMY Grades K-5

Thurs. July 18 @ 6:30 p.m.

GUILDERLAND LIBRARY FOUNDATION - DIRECTORS MEEETING

Fri. July 26 @ 10:30 a.m.

3 LITTLE BIRDS: MUSIC & MOVEMENT Ages 0-5 with caregiver; older siblings welcome.

Thurs. July 18 @ 6:30 p.m GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL AND REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Sat. July 27 @ 2:00 p.m.

OUT OF THIS WORLD: A FAMILY JAM WITH THE HILLTOWN RAMBLERS

Fri. July 19 @ 10:30 a.m.

3 LITTLE BIRDS: MUSIC & MOVEMENT Ages 0-5 with caregiver; older siblings welcome.

Mon. July 29 @ 2:30 p.m.

RED’S PLANET BOOK PARTY Grades 3-5. (R)

Sat. July 20 @ 2:00 p.m.

APOLLO 11 DOCUMENTARY SCREENING

Mon. July 29 @ 6:00 p.m.

PAINT WITH YOUR FRIENDS Create a painting of an interplanetary landscape. Grades 6-12. (R)

Mon. July 22 @ 3:00 p.m.

SPACE COWS! BOOK PARTY Grades 1-2 (R)

Tues. July 30 @ 10:30 a.m.

FAMILY FUN SUMMER STORYTIME Ages 0-5 with caregiver; older siblings welcome.

Mon. July 22 @ 6:30 p.m.

IROQUOIS STORYTELLING Tues. July 23 @ 10:30 a.m.

FAMILY FUN SUMMER STORYTIME Ages 0-5 with caregiver; older siblings welcome.

Tues. July 23 @ 7:00 p.m.

MAKING COSMIC FAIRIES Create one-of-a-kind fashionable fairies.

The variations are endless. You can make them in several different colors to create a magnificent fantasy world! For tweens and teens. (R)

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 to stay informed!

Wed. July 24 @ 6:30 p.m.

UP, UP AND AWAY WITH WMHT’S BARBARA LUKAS Grades 2-4. (R)

Tues. July 30 @ 6:30 p.m.

GALAXY TOTE BAGS We’ll be using a variety of paint effects to create our own galaxies on a tote bag with the Studio for Art and Craft. (R) Wed. July 31 @ 6:30 p.m.

WRITE IT DOWN: WRITING WORKSHOP WITH DONNA LIQUORI Part 3 of 3

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THANK YOU! I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the voters of Guilderland for approving our Library Renewal plan at the ballot box last month!

The entire library community, the staff, the Board, and the Foundation are grateful and energized. As we wrote on Facebook the day after the election, thank you for allowing us to grow to serve you better. Your input and involvement is invaluable – this is YOUR library!

We were pleased to win the election by a vote of 58% in favor to 42% against. For those who voted no, I hope you will contact me to chat about how much the library has to offer that you may not be fully aware of at this point. We are the library, gathering place, and defacto community center for all who live or work in the Guilderland Central School District. You may be pleasantly surprised by all we can offer you and your family check us out!

Our coffee shop and used bookstore will offer library patrons a hot cup of coffee or tea, along with light refreshments such as bagels, cookies, snacks and the like. Much like Barnes & Noble or other local libraries like Saratoga, patrons will be able to linger and leisurely enjoy their visit.

Our plan is to outsource this space to a local business, creating a revenue opportunity for the library. One of the concerns some voters expressed was the idea that the coffee shop might fail to thrive, and the library would then be stuck with that space. Should that happen, the space is easily convertible into more space for reading and study.

So, when does all this get started, you might ask? With any luck, we’ll be all done with the project by July of 2022. That might seem like a long time, but let me explain the steps in order.

"Thank you for allowing us to grow to serve

This month, we’ll submit a letter of intent to the State Education Department (SED).

We’ll also secure the services of a Construction Management firm for final estimates prior to going to bid. These estimates of course cannot exceed the amount specified in the referendum. The architects and design team will need until March 2020 to develop detailed construction documents to be used by contractors bidding on the project.

you better. Your input and involvement is invaluable – this is YOUR library!"

As you know, the Renewal Plan will add a new 6,400 square-foot children’s department to the East end of the library, allowing us to accommodate much larger story times and kids’ classes than the current facility holds—in the children’s department, as intended. There will also be a hands-on activity center for families of children too young to read themselves, stocked with Lego tables, train tables, and similar stimulating stuff. Studies resoundingly show that imaginative play is a vital component of early literacy, establishing positive patterns of lifelong learning.

Another exciting aspect of the plan will include a defined teen center, where our young people can have a place to study, play board games, work on computers, and hang out with each other in a safe, noncommercial space. Teens—and others—often need rooms for group study, and we will be expanding the availability of such rooms from three to four, and another room will have a divider allowing us to offer six study rooms at peak times.

Adult meeting room space will grow too, as we will carve out a third public meeting room, just a tad smaller than the Normanskill Room, for adult meetings and programs. We hosted 190 community groups last year, and this number will keeps growing. We are glad for the opportunity to grow along with the demand.

Also in August, we’ll submit the first of three annual applications to SED Division of Library Development (DLD) asking for state library construction grant funds to defray some of the costs to local taxpayers.

Anything we get from this process would be received in Summer 2020, and be used for the project and related building needs. Because this is competitive grant funding, we could not “count our chickens before they hatched” when going to the referendum vote. So, if we are successful in attracting construction grant funding, we will use it to replenish a portion of the 1.4 million in our capital reserve funds currently designated for the project.

The first construction grant application will be for improvements to the “building envelope,” including resealing the skylights and replacing and tightening up windows and doors throughout the building, which will receive energy efficiency and security upgrades. We will also undertake a full remodel of our public restrooms, replacing all fixtures with low-flow water-saving devices and updating the countertops and tile throughout.

During this period we will also be working on site preparation—making our land ready for a building extension and an improved parking lot.

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By March of 2020, all detailed construction design documents will be completed and submitted to SED Facilities Planning Department for mandatory review. Here is where we really have to hope for the best—SED review can take many months, sometimes a year or more.

Hopefully, our review will be expedited. The plan is to go to bid around April of 2021, and to select the lowest qualified bidder, as mandated by law, in May. Once a winning bid is chosen, we will hold a groundbreaking ceremony around May of 2021. The construction plan is to build the new children’s department first, and then to move the existing children’s department into that space. We will want to get this space enclosed before winter, so that we can add finishing touches and move the children’s portion of the library into new space. This will allow us to proceed with all other renovations in the building—the teen center, the new meeting rooms, the coffee shop, and also the renovation of the adult areas of the building with new furniture, carpet, shelving, and floor plan improvements. Concurrently, we’ll be working on parking lot improvements.

When the plan is complete, there will be the two large public restrooms, and five single-family, gender-neutral restrooms throughout the building, one near the current public restrooms, and four on the East end of the building near the children’s, teens, and adult spaces. These restrooms can be used by families with young children, or by those who require a separate facility.

The overall construction plan will be developed with the goal of completing the project as soon as possible, but also with every effort made to reduce the amount of time that the library might need to be closed to the public. Our goal is to remain open as many hours as possible during the various phases of construction. We will ask the public to bear with us during construction, as we want to make sure that we provide the maximum public services possible during these exciting improvements.

If all goes according to plan, look to attend a grand opening around July 2022! Again, our sincere thanks for your input and support!

Meanwhile, it’s that time of year again, as we once more mount an ambitious Summer Reading Program to keep kids busy over the summer and reduce “summer slide,” the regression in reading and other study habits that can occur over the long summer break. We are the partners and assistants to the Guilderland Central School District, helping prepare kids for success the following school year.

We are looking forward to giving you more “space” to enjoy the library, so it’s great to announce that the statewide theme for Summer Reading is “A Universe of Stories!” The kickoff event and program registration ice cream party will take place on Friday June 28th, with sessions from 3-4 p.m. and 6-7. Join us for a free ice cream treat and sign those kids up for some amazing, fun learning activities! A full slate of programs will be announced on our website soon. Highlights include a Life Size Solar System exhibit, an “Out of This World” family jam with the Hilltown Ramblers, and an all-day Star lab with the Dudley observatory. While you are here, check out one of our new telescopes—the latest addition to our popular “Library of Things,” stuff you’d like to use, borrow, experiment with, and then return to the library for other families to enjoy. Why buy it and store it, when you can borrow it from us!

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

Guilderland, NY - With the arrival of warmer (and hopefully drier) summer weather, the Town’s parks, trails, and golf course have been readied for your use and enjoyment. On the Parks Department’s webpage, you can access Hike Guilderland!, which has an interactive map of the Town’s hiking trails at Tawasentha Park and Vosburgh open space, and trails managed by the Albany Pine Bush Commission, DEC and Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy. The map provides detailed information including a trail description, length, and trailhead locations and useful information for hikers, runners, and cyclists.

You can register for the Town’s summer recreational camp and programs at www.guilderlandrec.com. Tawasentha Park’s pool house and concession stand will open on Saturday, June 15th, weather permitting, for the swimming season. The Guilderland Public Library and Altamont Free Library are stocking a “Little Free Library” inside the pool house where you can help yourself to a book, and drop off books for the enjoyment of others. Please remember that, except for the Town’s dog park at Nott Road Park, all dogs must be on a leash at all Town parks. The Town maintains pet waste disposal stations at convenient locations in Town parks.

On Thursday, June 20st at 7:30pm at Tawasentha Park, the Guilderland Performing Arts Center opens its 40th season with a wide variety of musical ensembles. This season’s performers are Steal Your Peach, The Audiostars, Jazz Vibes, 7 Bridges-The Ultimate Eagles Experience, and the Guilderland Town Band for its 50th anniversary season. You can download the complete 2019 GPAC schedule on the Parks’ Department webpage. All concert events are free and held on Thursday nights at 7:30pm, with a concession stand and space for spreading out a blanket and chairs.

Please remember that, despite our persistent rain, the Town’s lawn sprinkling regulations are now in effect. These regulations limit the operating of automatic lawn sprinklers to between 1:00am and 4:00am on odd or even day in common with the address of the property. Manual lawn sprinklers are limited to between 6:30am and 8:00am and 6:30pm and 8:00pm on the odd or even day shared with the odd or even address of the property. These measures allow the Water Department to keep adequate water pressure at fire hydrants and to provide residents and businesses with high quality water. If you have questions regarding the sprinkler regulations or need help with your automatic sprinkler settings, please call the Water Department at (518) 456-6474.

I am pleased to announce that the Town just completed the conversion of indoor and outdoor lights at Town Hall to LED. The conversion was covered by a rebate from National Grid, with the remainder funded by a grant awarded to the Town as Climate Smart Community by the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority. Part of the NYSERDA grant will also be applied towards the Town’s planned acquisition of approximately 600 street lights from National Grid and their subsequent conversion to LED.

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The Town’s EMS Department has Peter G. Barber - Town Supervisor gained invaluable experience with operating the new ambulance service. A large part of this success is the Highway Department’s indispensable help in keeping five ambulances in service and rotating into service to extend their usefulness. The accompanying photograph shows an ambulance with its cab and box lifted so that mechanics can access the engine to work on head gaskets, install head studs, replace the oil cooler and fuel screen, and reseal all fuel injectors. This breadth of maintenance work performed by the Highway Department saves tens of thousands of dollars in vehicle expenses and provides flexibility in scheduling work so that full ambulance coverage remains constant.

I am very pleased to announce the Town’s receipt of a $628,000 grant to install additional sidewalks on Carman Road between Western Avenue and East Old State Road. This latest grant is part of the Town’s continuing effort to meet a core recommendation of the Carman Road/ Fort Hunter Transportation Plan for a continuous sidewalk on Carman Road from Western Avenue to the Rotterdam line. As noted in last month’s Supervisor’s Notes, the Town also obtained a $375,000 grant from Assemblyperson Fahy to extend DOT’s planned sidewalk work as part of the Lydius Street/Carman Road intersection work so that a new sidewalk reaches the Pine Bush Elementary School.

If you have recently been at the Watervliet Reservoir, you may have noticed four odd looking devices with solar panels (see accompanying photo). These floating devices are known as “SolarBees®,” which operate 24 hours a day and use solar powered drive systems to pull water from desired depths for mixing.

This movement of water discourages the growth of algae and other organics which negatively impact the Reservoir’s water quality, and should help reduce operating costs at the Town’s filtration plant to treat surface water.

While at the Guilderland Public Library, please take the time to enjoy the artistic work of the Town of Guilderland Senior Artists League.

This artwork will be on display at the Library from June 2nd through June 24th.

Thank you again for taking the time to read these notes.

Peter G. Barber, Town Supervisor

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Guilderland, NY - We have written about the types of cases Family Court hears as well as the significant Orders it can issue.

This article will discuss some of the powers vested in the Family Court (FC) Judge.

Juvenile Delinquents/Persons in Need of Supervision- A juvenile delinquent is a person under 18 years of age1 who has committed a crime. A Person in Need of Supervision is a person under 18 whose behavior may be found to be out of control, such as a truant or run away. These are non-jury cases that are decided by the FC Judge. In addition, the FC judge is the same person who determines sentencing, which can include placement in a juvenile facility.

Family Offense Proceedings- These are certain enumerated crimes [violations or misdemeanors] that can be determined in either the local criminal court or in Family Court. Family Court cannot sentence someone in these proceedings to jail as the criminal court can, but is empowered to issue Orders that can bar a person from her house, significant other, or children.

Abuse and Neglect proceedings- These proceedings may overlap either the local criminal court or the felony [County] court.

While Family Court cannot send someone to jail, it can remove children from parents, either temporarily or permanently.

Spousal/ child Support and Paternity- While the decision on support or paternity is determined by a Support Magistrate (an appointed position with limited jurisdiction), the immediate appeal of the decision is made by the FC judge who can decide if the decision was correct; or that it was incorrect and either make changes or send it back for another trial.

Custody- These cases are the bulk of the work done in Family court. While many people walk into my office with preconceived notions (“the mother always gets the children” “everyone gets 50/50”), there are as many outcomes as there are families. In each case, the FC judge needs to decide what is in the best interests of the children for that family.

In actuality, very few cases in Family Court actually go to trial.

Based on the heavy caseloads of most Family Courts, the system would collapse if all (or most of) the cases did. Most cases are settled along with the way with the work of attorneys, mental health professionals, and case workers and others who provide support in the system. All of this is managed or navigated by the Family Court judge, which is probably the most time-consuming part of the job. Many of the legal problems that come to the Family Court are actually issues that you need to peel away the layers to find the actual problem that needs to be addressed. The FC Judge needs to “captain the ship” to steer everyone to a resolution that will help the individual or family, and hopefully provide them with tools so that they do not wind up in a revolving door of court proceedings.

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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM TICK-BORNE ILLNESS By: Dr. Amanda Boccio

Guilderland, NY - It’s about time we get outside to work in the yard and garden; and if you’re like me, you’ve been itching to get out for a long hike. Every year we hear more about the prevalence of tick bites, Lyme disease, and other tickborne illnesses in our area, so it is imperative that we know how to protect ourselves as we venture outdoors. One of our staff members recently attended an informative seminar hosted by the Lyme Action Network, and we would like to share some valuable information presented by microbiology professor Holly Ahern, and Christina Fisk.

So what is Lyme Disease? Lyme Disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by a bite from an infected deer tick. Ticks can also pass along other pathogens including Anaplasma, Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia and Powassan, which can result in co-infections. Lyme Disease is characterized by the presence of a “bulls-eye rash,” but the rash is NOT always present. Only 30% of patients with a confirmed Lyme diagnoses report seeing a rash. The symptoms of Lyme Disease are highly variable, and tend to mimic other illness, which is why misdiagnosis is very common. Lyme and its co-infections can attack any or all of the body’s systems including musculoskeletal, neurological, digestive and cardiac systems. Symptoms include (but are not limited to) fatigue, joint pain, muscle stiffness, headache, changes in vision or hearing, trouble sleeping, poor concentration and brain fog etc… If caught early and treated appropriately, Lyme is less likely to become a chronic illness.

How can we prevent tick bites in the first place? While outdoors, wear long sleeved, light colored clothing, and tuck your pants into your socks. Treat your outdoor clothing with permethrin (a substance that is effective for killing ticks), and store the treated clothing in plastic bags in the garage to be used the next time you are outdoors. When using insect repellant with DEET, spray it on outdoors, and reapply as directed. Natural insect repellents like lemongrass and citrus oil need to be reapplied every 2-3 hours because they may not be as effective as those containing DEET. Once you and your family are indoors, throw the clothing you were wearing in the dryer for 15 minutes, and take a shower. Perform frequent “tick checks” on all adults and children; being mindful to check hard to see places like the scalp and back. Don’t forget to check your pets!

A tick has attached itself to me/ my spouse/ my child. What do I do now? Since an infected tick can transmit disease fairly quickly, it is imperative to remove the tick from the skin as soon as possible. Grab the tick where it meets the skin using fine-tipped tweezers and pull straight up. Save the tick in a plastic zip-lock bag, and send it to the Laboratory of Medical Zoology at the University of Massachusetts (https://www.tickreport.com/). The lab will be able to tell you if the tick was a carrier of any pathogens. Knowing if you were exposed or not to disease causing agents will help you and your health care provider decide what to do next.

Tick-Borne Disease has become a public health crisis here in New York State and in our community. Please visit the Lyme Action Network website at www.lymeactionnetwork.org to learn more valuable information about this topic. If you have any questions about this article, please feel free to contact us at the Sports & Spinal Wellness Center at 518-869-3415.

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“Research shows that more pets are lost on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year and animal shelters are most crowded after the holiday, filled with lost dogs and cats,” said Aimee Gilbreath, executive director, Michelson Found Animals Foundation. “Taking steps to protect your pet can help ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday for the whole family.”

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One per party. Not Valid Holidays. Cannot be combined with other offers or specials.

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KT TREE SERVICES, INC. FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES • 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE A GUILDERLAND FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS

• TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL

• FIREWOOD Insurance Certificate for EVERY Customer!

• 150FT CRANE & AERIAL LIFT • EXCAVATION • LAND CLEARING & LOGGING

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• STUMP GRINDING • BRUSH HOGGING • COMMERCIAL SNOW & ICE MANAGEMENT

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Tax Planning vs. Tax PreParaTion by

Douglas bauer

Guilderland, NY - Many people focus their attention on income tax preparation at the beginning of each year, prior to the annual April 15th income tax filing deadline. While filing income tax returns in a timely manner is certainly a prudent strategy, it is often too late to engage in any effective income tax planning, as the year for which you are filing your tax return has already passed! Income tax planning should be a year-round activity. Here are some items you may wish to consider for tax year 2019: •

Ensure that you are on pace to make your desired level of employer-sponsored retirement plan contributions (401k, 403b, etc.). For 2019, the maximum employee contribution amount to such plans is generally $19,000 per employee, plus an additional $6,000 for those who are age 50 or older. Additionally, many plans now offer the option to make contributions to a Roth account.

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Verify whether you are eligible to make a tax-deductible contribution to a Traditional IRA or a contribution to a Roth IRA. You can contribute as much as $6,000 to such an account in 2019, plus an additional $1,000 if you are at least 50 years old as of 12/31/2019.

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Taxpayers in the 12% or lower federal marginal income tax bracket (taxable income of $39,475 or less for a single filer, or $78,980 or less for joint filers) may wish to take advantage of the 0% federal long-term capital gains rate. For example, a married couple with taxable income of $50,000 could realize up to $28,980 of longterm capital gains with no federal capital gains tax bill! However, please be aware that realizing capital gains may impact the amount of your social security which is taxable, and may impact eligibility for certain income-tested programs.

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On the other hand, capital loss harvesting can be an effective income tax reduction strategy. Taxpayers are allowed to claim up to $3,000 per year in capital losses, in addition to washing out any realized gains, as a direct reduction in adjusted gross income. For a taxpayer in the 22% marginal federal tax bracket, a realized capital loss of $3,000 can reduce her federal tax bill by as much as $660.

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Consider “bunching” or “prepaying” future charitable donations through the use of a donor-advised fund. Such a fund potentially allows a taxpayer to take an immediate income tax deduction this year for planned giving which may not occur until many years down the road.

Please consult your tax preparer and/or financial advisor to determine if any of the above strategies are appropriate for your overall financial situation.

With taxes, as in many other areas of life, a little bit of planning can go a long way. We encourage you to make tax planning a year-round activity, and not just the one hour per year you scramble to assemble your records for your tax preparer!

from AllSquare Wealth Management 200 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 219, Guilderland (518) 456-8900 • www.allsquarewealth.com Douglas J. Bauer, CFP® is a principal advisor at AllSquare Wealth Management, LLC. As part of assisting clients with their overall wealth management needs, AllSquare Wealth offers income tax planning and income tax preparation services.

AllSquare Wealth provides comprehensive wealth management services to approximately 400 client households in the Capital District and beyond.

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GUILDERLAND FOOD PANTRY GOLF TOURNEY

Redecorate

Celebrating 40 years of service to the community!

& love the planet

Help Us

“Drive Out Hunger” Friday, August 23, 2019 Scramble Format Shotgun Start 9 AM Western Turnpike Golf Course 2350 Western Avenue Guilderland, New York recycled sari home accents The Guilderland Food Pantry (GFP) has been assisting the “food insecure” in our town since 1979. Serving over 188 families, 26 seniors and 161 children every month, we fill the gap that occurs when the benefits run out or the job disappears. This year we celebrate 40 years of service to our neighbors in need.

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To meet this need we are hosting our third annual golf tournament to benefit the GFP and its clients. We invite you to join us in this effort.

The GFP’s volunteer staff is dedicated to seeing that no neighbor goes hungry. We rely totally on the support from food drives and donations from people like you.

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Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave, Albany Artisans have been paid in full. Offer valid at participating stores until 6/30/19.

Not valid with other offers or discounts, purchase of gift cards, Bunyaad rugs, or consumables. One coupon per customer.

Thank you for helping the Guilderland Food Pantry help others. Give it your best “shot” to help us “Drive Out Hunger.”

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Golfer Registration ($125 each) includes: Golf and cart, lunch at the turn, light buffet at conclusion of play.

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Schedule: Registration: 8:15 AM to 9:00 AM Shotgun start: 9:00 AM Lunch at the turn Light Buffet & Live Auction: 2:00 PM Winners announced for Prizes and Raffle: 2:30 PM

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Please register online using PayPal at: www.guilderlandfoodpantry.com or Print Registration form at: www.guilderlandfoodpantry.com publication Mail check and registration form to: contact Guilderland Food Pantry Golf Tourney size PO Box 7 Guilderland, NY 12084

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Photo caption: (l-r) (Back row: Mark Williams, Lettermen Foundation President, Nick Popolizio, Noah Tindale, Greg Barcomb, Lettermen Foundation Vice President. Front Row: Isabella Bruno, Caitlyn Miller, Shea Thompson, Jamie Golderman. Missing: Sidra Hasan

Guilderland Lettermen Foundation Announces 2019 Award Winners Seven multi-sport student athletes to be recognized at Aug. 2 golf tournament

(Guilderland, NY) – Seven members of the Guilderland High School class of 2019 have been named Guilderland Lettermen Foundation award winners. The Guilderland Lettermen Foundation, now in its 22nd year, annually recognizes multi-sport student athletes - evaluating applications based on academic, athletic and community service achievements.

“Each year, we get so many impressive applications; 2019 is no different,” said Lettermen Foundation President Mark Williams, a 1982 Guilderland graduate. “Our Foundation board takes great pride in recognizing these exceptional representatives of our school and community. We thank all our sponsors and Lettermen Classic participants for helping us make this happen.”

Award winners for 2019 include Isabella Bruno (soccer, indoor and outdoor track and field), Jamie Golderman (soccer, basketball, lacrosse), Caitlyn Miller (soccer, lacrosse), Nicholas Popolizio (football, lacrosse), and Shea Thomson (field hockey, cross-country skiing, gymnastics, lacrosse).

The 2019 Hal McCarthy Award winner, which goes to the person whose application receives the most points during evaluation by the Lettermen Board of Directors, is Noah Tindale (cross country, track and field). The award is named in memory of the long-time Guilderland teacher, coach and superintendent.

The 2019 Mark Burlingame Dutchmen Spirit award winner is Sidra Hasan (cross country, lacrosse). The prestigious Burlingame award, co-presented

by C.M. Fox Real Estate, is named for former Lettermen board member and Guilderland High School three-sport star athlete Mark Burlingame.

The award recognizes a student-athlete who has demonstrated the highest qualities of Dutchmen spirit and sportsmanship.

Each awardee receives a certificate of recognition and a financial award to assist them with their college education. In 22 years, the Lettermen Foundation has awarded nearly $100,000 to deserving student athletes.

Award winners were recognized at Guilderland’s annual athletic awards night and will be introduced again at the Lettermen Foundation’s annual golf outing, the Guilderland Classic, August 2, 2019 at Orchard Creek Golf Club in Altamont.

Proceeds from the Guilderland Classic support the annual Lettermen Foundation awards and other philanthropic activities in the Guilderland community. To play in the tournament, please visit www.guilderlandclassic.com to register. To become an event sponsor, please contact Mark Williams at Mwilliams114@nycap.rr.com or 518-222-6616.

For more information about the Guilderland Lettermen Foundation, please follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/guilderlandclassic.

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Guilderland Performing Arts Center

“Jammin’ at GPAC”

Summer 2019 - Our 40th Season!

Our Summer Series is Open to All with Free Parking!

Thursday - June 20 - 7:30 P.M. Kathleen Ehlinger Conducting the

Guilderland Town Band Thursday – June 27 – 7:30 P.M.

Steal Your Peach

Fusing the music of The Allman Brothers And The Grateful Dead

Thursday – July 11 – 7:30 P.M. Kathleen Ehlinger Conducting the

Guilderland Town Band Thursday - July 18 - 7:00 P.M.

The Audiostars Rockin’ Cover Band!

Thursday – July 25 – 7:30 P.M.

Jazz Vibes

Quartet performing straight ahead jazz, Funk and Latin favorites

Thursday - August 1 - 7:30 P.M. Kathleen Ehlinger Conducting the

Guilderland Town Band Tuesday – August 6 – 6:00 PM

National Night Out

Featuring the Refrigerators Sponsored by Guilderland Police Dept Community Services Unit

Thursday - August 8 - 7:30 P.M.

7 Bridges The Ultimate Eagle Experience Bring Your Blanket or Chair and Enjoy! Sample a Treat From our Concession Stand Tawasentha Park,188 State Route 146, Guilderland Events will be held rain or shine.

Call 456-3150 for more information or weather updates.

Donations Are Gratefully Accepted and Appreciated!

Thank you for your continued support!

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

Schools:

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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