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Friday, April 17 @ 6:30 pm GPL CABARET NIGHT: JEANINE OUDERKIRK QUARTET Join us for the wonderful stylings of jazz vocalist Jeanine Ouderkirk and her musicians.

Relax with a glass of wine, hors d’oeuvres, and soothing music. Register early; space is limited.

Bring a photo ID if you’d like a glass of wine. [R]

Guilderland’s Gathering Place Wednesday, April 1 @ 7 pm HE READ/ SHE READ BOOK CLUB Join this new book club to talk about our monthly read. Please pick up a copy of the featured book at the Reference Desk. April’s “She Read” book title is Daisy Jones & The Six,

by Taylor Jenkins Reid. [R]

Saturday, April 11 @ 10 am-4 pm BETTER BOOKS SALE Come early to snag the best selection of bargain books, DVDs and CDs!

Monday, April 13 @ 2:00 pm WHAT’S THE SCOOP? The Children’s Museum of Science & Technology (CMOST) will share the scientific Thursday, April 2 @ 1:30 pm secrets of making ice cream. Then we’ll CUT THE CORD WITH CABLE experiment making and eating our own Join us for a high-level overview of the tryfavorite dessert. Join us for an afternoon of before-you-buy devices in our Cut the Cord circulating collection, and find out if cutting ties science, fun and ice cream! [R] with your cable company is right for you. [R] Monday, April 13 @ 7:30 pm NIGHT OWLS BOOK GROUP Thursday, April 2 @ 7 pm Educated, by Tara Westover. Books are GPL GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP available at the Adult Reference Desk.

Daughter of Fortune, by Isabel Allende Friday, April 3 @ 3:30 pm PROJECT PICTUREBOOK: RECYCLE Join us for a fun-read aloud and related art project. Dress for a mess! Grades PreK-2. [R]

Tuesday, April 14 @ 2 pm DAY LARKS BOOK GROUP Educated, by Tara Westover. Books are available at the Adult Reference Desk.

Saturday, April 4 @ 1 pm THE HISTORY OF HERE; A HOUSE, THE PINE HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD, & THE CITY OF ALBANY AUTHOR TALK WITH AKUM NORDER The History of Here follows Albany’s Pine Hills neighborhood through more than 100 years of change. At its heart is the story of Akum Norder’s 1912 house, and the people who built and lived in it. As Norder traced their histories, she came to see how they fit into Albany’s rich origins. The author will have copies of this book for sale.

Tuesday, April 14 @ 2 pm WELCOME SPRING POETRY TEATIME Spend a relaxing afternoon celebrating all things poetry and spring. We’ll read and write poems, do spring crafts, sip tea and lemonade, enjoy snacks and more. Feel free to wear your best tea party outfit for our photo booth.

Younger siblings are welcome. Please register each child individually. Grades K-5. [R]

Wednesday, April 15 @ 2 pm STREAMING MUSIC We’ll cover two free online options for listening to songs, making playlists, and Saturday, April 4 @ 2 pm finding your favorite artists. Bring your own MISSING PIECE BOARD GAME CLUB device (laptop, tablet, smart phone) for a What’s the missing piece? YOU! Join our new twice-a-month board game meetup for hands-on experience. Note: You must be adults. Bring your favorite games, or play one comfortable with the basic functions of your phone or tablet, including downloading free from our collection of 100+ board games. apps and using the internet, and have access We’ll provide treats! Also April 18. [R] to email. [R] Sunday, April 5 @ 2 pm Wednesday, April 15 @ 2:30 pm GPL CONCERT SERIES: SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE SMASH & MAGGIE MACDOUGALL QUARTET CRAFT BUFFET! PERFORMS LANGUAGES OF JAZZ Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with We’re unleashing the craft closet! Stop by Maggie MacDougall and band members anytime to create something unique in our Wayne Hawkins, Mike Lawrence, and Pete open space and/or try your hand at Super Sweeney. As one local jazz reviewer noted, Smash Bros. Ultimate! Super Smash Bros Maggie’s performances are “full, rich, swinging, Ultimate is rated Everyone 10+. and harmonious.” Don’t miss this special performance!

Wednesday, April 15 @ 7 pm COOKBOOK CLUB: 1920s Step back in time to the 1920s, and revisit Monday, April 6 @ 3:30 pm classic dishes from 100 years ago! Choose LITTLE LEGO a recipe from one of two special heirloom Lego Club for children in grades K-3. Use your cookbooks at our Adult Reference Desk. Then imagination for creative play with friends. You bring your dish with serving utensils on 4/15 can bring your own bricks or use the library’s collection. For younger children, we offer Duplo. to share with other culinary enthusiasts. [R]

Saturday, April 18 @ 2 pm MISSING PIECE BOARD GAME CLUB See April 4 description. [R] Monday, April 20 @ 3:30 pm GPL SPROUTS: KITCHEN SCIENCE STEM Learning for kids in grades PreK-2 with an adult caregiver. We’ll experiment with ingredients and objects found in the kitchen. [R] Tuesday, April 21 @ 2 pm STOP SENIOR SCAMS One in 10 Americans age 65 or older who lives at home will become a victim of financial abuse. Learn how you or a loved one can avoid being swindled. Presenter: Jennifer LaPorte of Brookdale Senior Living Solutions. [R] Tuesday, April 21 @ 6:30 pm HEALTHY SMOOTHIES Discover how to make sensational smoothies that actually taste and look delicious! You’ll leave inspired to concoct your own smoothies to benefit your overall health and wellness. Presenter Rhonda Allen is a certified health and wellness coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. [R] Tuesday, April 21 @ 6:30 pm PETE THE CAT BOOK PARTY Stop by GPL after April 7 to pick up your copy of the book to take home and read. Then come to the book party talk about it and share fun games and a snack. [R] Tuesday, April 21 @ 7 pm PARENT & T(W)EEN NIGHT: CAKE BASH! Looking to connect with your child in grades 5-9? Try our new monthly Parent and T(w)een Night! This month, t(w)eens and their parent/guardian are invited for cupcake decorating led by Bash Birthday Parties. [R]

ALL MONTH: TEEN TECH TUESDAYS @ 3:15 & 4:45 1:1 tech help; please call to make an appointment [R]

DIGITAL LIBRARY 101 Wednesdays April 1, 8, 22, 29 @ 2-4:15 pm

GPL offers streaming movies and TV shows, downloadable eBooks, and eMagazines! See our website for more information. Need help with anything tech-related? Sign up today for a one-on-one Wednesday afternoon session, and bring your library card and mobile device to the appointment.

Arrangements for another day / time may be made, subject to availability. [R]

CLOSED: Sunday, April 12 - Easter STORY TIMES

New Session: April 20 through May 21

TODDLER TIME

Mondays & Wednesdays @ 10:30 am Ages 19-36 months with caregiver

BABY BOOKWORMS

Tuesdays @ 10:30 am Birth – 18 months with caregiver

PRESCHOOL DROP-IN STORYTIME

Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30 am Ages 3-5 with caregiver

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Thursdays @ 10:30 am Walkers – 24 months with caregiver

Note: When Guilderland Central School District is not in session, we do not hold story time.

Friday, April 24 @ 10 am MUNCHKINS & MOCKTAILS Playtime with a mocktail twist for caregivers!

While your child plays and socializes, you can have an adult conversation and a refreshing beverage. [R]

Wednesday, April 22 @ 3:30 pm LIBRARY CLUB Join us for an afterschool snack as we talk about Saturday, April 25 @ 10 am-2 pm our favorite books, plan future programs, and do DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY a project to benefit the Library! Grades 3-5. [R] Library Auxiliary Parking Lot We’re teaming up once again with the Guilderland Police Department for Drug Wednesday, April 22 @ 6-8 pm DROP-IN GENEALOGY WITH LISA DOUGHERTY Take-Back Day, a twice-a-year nationwide effort for safely disposing of expired, unwanted, or Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty is available for free family history consultations unused controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter substances. Medications may be and advice each month. Get started with the process, or bring your questions for help turned in to the police officers in the library’s auxiliary parking lot from 10am to 2pm on April finding solutions.

25 ONLY. Medications CANNOT be left at the library prior to April 25. No sharps or syringes.

Wednesday, April 22 @ 6:30 pm Officials will not ask questions of nor request FAMILIES, START YOUR GARDEN! identification from anyone.

Get a jump-start on the growing season with a fun family-friendly project. We’ll decorate Sunday, April 26 @ 2 pm flowerpots and plant seeds of your favorite flowers or vegetables to take home. Later on, add SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES: them to your personal garden. Family/all ages. [R] GUILDERLAND HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR AND CHAMBER STRINGS Thursday, April 16 @ 3:30 pm Monday, April 6 @ 6:30 pm Under the guidance of Choir Director Rae Thursday, April 23 @ 6:30 pm GPL ADVENTURES: SCIENCE OF MAGIC FAMILY STEAM FAIR! Jean Teeter and Chamber Strings Director UKELELE JAM It’s time for a magical adventure with Bring a STEAM-based project to show your Susan Curro, the students of Guilderland High Uke players of all skill levels are welcome intriguing Mad Science! Learn the secrets friends, and win a prize! All participating School showcase their musical talents in this to join this monthly jam! Strum along with behind magic tricks. Grades 3-5. [R] schools and colleges are welcome, too. For wonderful annual program! friendly folks and have fun. Bring your own grades 2-6 and their families. [R] ukulele (or check one out from us).

Thursday, April 16 @ 6:30 pm Tuesday, April 28 – All Day FROZEN 2 Tuesday, April 7 @ 7 pm PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Thursday, April 23 @ 7 pm FAMILY EGGSTRAVAGANZA Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven set out to find THE JANE AUSTEN BASEBALL CONSPIRACY Polls open at 6 am and close at 9 pm. the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their Bring your family to the library for a night of kingdom. Rated PG, 103 minutes. Family/all ages. Join David Block, author of Pastime Lost and spring crafts. Each child will receive eggs in a Thursday, April 30 @ 6:30 pm Baseball Before We Knew It, and members of basket. Please register each child individually. [R] FLOWER POT DECORATING the Capital Region Jane Austen Society for the Friday, April 17 @ 2:30 pm Bring up to three of your own plain clay or fascinating story of how an offhand reference FRAMED QUOTE ART FOR TEENS Thursday, April 9 @ 7 pm terracotta flowerpots from home. We’ll GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF We’ll bring out our Cricut machine to design to baseball in Jane Austen’s novel “Northanger demonstrate creative decorating techniques Abbey” helped unravel the pastime’s longstanding and cut out your own framed quote and TRUSTEES MEETING Cooperstown-centered creation myth. Block will that will make them look spectacular housing image art! Grades 6-12. [R] All are welcome to attend. These meetings your colorful spring plants! [R] reveal how Austen’s curious connection to this are also streamed live on our Facebook page. game goes well beyond her mentioning it in print.

All events listed are free and take place at Guilderland Public Library, Blue - Kids or Teen Program 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland, NY 12084.

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notes from the SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE 5209 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 356-1980 • www.townofguilderland.org Guilderland, NY - The Parks & Recreation Department’s 2020 Summer Day Camp and Activity Camp Brochure will arrive in your child’s “backpack mail” later this month, likely during the week of March 22nd. The brochure may be picked up at Town Hall, Guilderland and Altamont Libraries, and Parks & Recreation’s office across from Tawasentha Park. The brochure details more than 120 programs, including sporting activities, swimming and swim lessons, day camps, hobbies and fitness programs, GPAC concert schedule and community events. The summer camp program starts on June 29th and runs until August 7th. These programs are taught and led by talented instructors who are eager to share their expertise and enthusiasm. Registration begins on March 27th at www.guilderlandrec.com or at the Parks’ office.

The Parks Department is also introducing a new option for a full day camp for two weeks only as an extension of the traditional 1/2 day camp during the week of June 29th-July 7th, (excluding July 3rd) from 11:45 am - 4:15 pm, with pick-ups until 5:00pm. The program is open to only 48 campers who are entering 3rd grade to 8th grade and are Town residents. Please visit Guilderlandrec.com for additional information and registration details. Registration will begin on March 27th and end June 15th, unless the camp fills up before then. If you are interested in seasonal work as a lifeguard, pool manager, summer day camp counselor, park maintenance or golf course laborer, please visit the Parks & Recreation’s webpage or office for employment applications and more information.

During the school spring recess from April 14th to April 17th, the Parks’ Department is also offering two full-day programs, Yoga 4 Teens and Spring Break Fun-N-Games. You can register for these programs at www.guilderlandrec.com.

Please bear in mind that starting, weather permitting, on Monday, March 23rd, the NYS Thruway Authority plans to close and replace the Old State Road Bridge over the Thruway for seven months. If you operate one of the estimated 5300 vehicles that daily traverse this bridge, you should keep up to date on the project’s progress by checking the Town website for details and also sign up for free email and/or text notice on Nixle®.

The Census Day 2020 day is April 1st, the official date for the nation’s once-per-decade, constitutionally-mandated count of every person, regardless of citizenship status. The Town benefits the most when the Census counts everyone. The Census determines representation in Congress, NYS Senate, NYS Assembly, Albany County Legislature, and other districts. The Town’s Census population will also impact its receipt of County sales taxes which are distributed on the basis of population.

Between March 12th and 20th, Town households will receive mailed notification on how to go online and complete the Census questionnaire. This is the first Census that will be mainly completed online rather than in paper form. While you are encouraged to complete the online questionnaire, you will also have the option to respond via phone or by completing and returning a paper Census questionnaire.

All information gathered in the Census will be confidential.

On Saturday, May 2nd from 8am to 4:30pm at Town Hall, the Parks Department is hosting a NYS Boater Safety Course which satisfies the State’s recently adopted safety requirements for operators of motorized watercraft. The course provides permanent certification.

The requirement is phased-in based upon birth date. There is a $10 fee payable to NYS Parks. Information about the NYS Boater Safety Course is at: https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/education.aspx.

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Registration and information about the course is on the Parks Department’s web page.

We are pleased to welcome Peter G. Barber - Town Supervisor The Nines, an Italian-American restaurant, as the new operator of the clubhouse at the Western Turnpike Golf Course. Over the winter, the golf course clubhouse’s décor was upgraded, and the dance floor in the ballroom was restored.

The Nines will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as outings, corporate events, weddings, baby showers, and other special events.

Please visit the golf course’s website (www.westernturnpike.com) for updates about the opening 2020 season, course updates and conditions, and allows for convenient online reservation of tee times.

For more information about becoming a member, joining a league or scheduling an outing, please visit the website or call the Pro Shop at (518) 456-0786.

The first of the Town’s two Household Hazardous Waste Days will be held on Saturday, April 11th from 8am to 2pm at the Highway Department garage. Please take the time to pick-up free resident passes and review the list of acceptable items at the Transfer Station’s page or by calling the Transfer Station at (518) 861-6776.

The Albany County Soil & Water Conservation District is offering its annual tree andshrub program with a wide variety of bare root seedlings and transplants, including applectrees, arborvitae, lilac, plum, raspberry, winterberry and dozens of other types. You can also order tree tubes and guards, rain barrels, compost, woodchips, and wildflower seeds. To encourage the use of pollinator plants, with every purchase at the tree sale, the County is providing, at no cost, 10 pollinator plants. The pollinator plant chosen this year is Liatris spicata, also known as Blazing Star. Orders are first come, first served and must be placed by Friday, April 3rd. Order forms can be downloaded at the County’s website (www.albanycounty.com/swcd).

You might be interested to learn that 58 languages are spoken by students in the Guilderland Central School District. A list of these languages provided by GCSD is posted on the Supervisor’s web page.

The Town’s growing diversity is also evident in the Town’s expanding restaurant options, food selections in local supermarkets, and new sporting and recreational opportunities in Town parks and the YMCA. The latest installment of Somewhat Frequent Questions & Other Items of Interest is the Impact of Invasive Species on Open Space, with details on the impacts of invasive tree species, like the black locusts and white pines, that displace hardwood and native trees, and invasive aquatic species, like water chestnuts, that are proliferating in the Watervliet Reservoir and increasing the cost of producing drinking water. Prior topics included the “Town’s Response to Climate Change” which details the Town’s commitment to sustainable energy and climate-smart development and the launch of a web page devoted to the Town’s environmental initiatives, and “The Comprehensive Plan Process” which explains the Town’s comprehensive plan, its nine neighborhood studies, and possible next steps in the Comprehensive Plan process later this year.

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

Peter G. Barber, Town Supervisor

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OR HOW TO HOPEFULLY STAY OUT OF COURT)

by Margaret C. Tabak

Guilderland, NY - The use of non-litigation dispute resolution has been in use in other States and down State and is now making its way up the Hudson to Albany and beyond.

Chief Judge Janet DiFiore is promoting a program where parties in civil cases will be referred to mediation or some other form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as the first step in a case that is proceeding in court (presumptive ADR).1 This process will refer cases routinely to mediation and other forms of ADR. This will apply to a broad range of civil cases, including divorce cases. The focus will be on mediation.

The philosophy is that transitioning to an early and presumptive ADR model and expanding the scope of ADR to

As someone who is trained in mediation, and has worked with

include the broadest possible range of civil case types will

many clients and mediators, there are some great benefits to

play a significant role in decreasing costs to the parties and

this program. Mediation can generally be less expensive and

the judiciary and improving case outcomes as well as reducing

faster than traditional litigation. It also allows you to “chart

case delays. The plans will take the fullest advantage of a wide

your own course.”

range of existing resources, including volunteer mediators and neutrals on court rosters, judges, nonjudicial staff, judicial hearing officers and community dispute resolution centers. These options will include (1) a wide variety of court conferencing processes led by judges or court personnel; (2) referrals of disputes to dedicated court staff neutrals; (3) organization of “settlement days” in which courts try to resolve

Not every family will be a good fit for mediation, although some of the other ADR alternatives may be an option.

Mediation should not be used in cases of domestic violence, or where there is a power differential between the parties. It should not be used if one (or both) people are looking for a “win.”

large numbers of disputes involving the same defendant in a

My other concern will be who the Court uses for mediators. The

focused negotiation effort; (4) mediations; (5) arbitrations; (6)

program only requires a 40-hour training model. 3 How many of

neutral evaluations; (7) summary mini-trials; and (8) accelerated

us are proficient in our jobs after the first week of work? While

fast-track litigations.

many mediators are also attorneys4, that is not a requirement.

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The mediators for court-sponsored mediation programs can be (1) specially trained court personnel, (2) private mediators

Therefore, it will be important to work with a mediator who is knowledgeable, and well trained.

approved by the court for membership in a panel, or (3)

As I frequently write about, have a lawyer read anything before

professional mediators who are affiliated with court-approved

you sign it!

dispute resolution organizations. In addition, parties will always be free to choose private mediators not members of a courtapproved panel.

22 NYCRR 16 See www.nycourts.gov/press 5/14/19 3 146.6(b) 4 146.4(a)(1) 1 2

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Our Team is Springing into March with Some Fresh CE March is already under way, and so is the excitement of the team at Oshins of Smiles. So many new continuing education opportunities are coming our way.

Dr. Oshins and his team are always building upon the knowledge they already have in the field of dentistry and dental sleep medicine. We do this to better ourselves for the quality of care for our patients. We continue to learn and grow as a team, so that we can educate our patients fully and properly. We gather enough data, so we can understand the issues that patients are having, and so we may treat the cause without hesitation. We only relay information from what we have learned and by staying current with continuing education courses and lectures. We are not stuck in the old ways of dentistry.

So, what types of continuing education courses are we gearing up for? In March, Dr. Oshins and his team will be attending a two-day conference on “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding and Implementing Sleep Disordered Breathing Protocols”, in Rochester, NY. We have been gathering a lot of research for the past 2 years in this very necessary field of dental sleep medicine. This is one way we stay current. Dr. Oshins, as many of you already know, did his residency at the University of North Carolina, in Dental Sleep Medicine. Snoring is not a joke in our book. It is a very serious condition that 9 times out of 10, gets overlooked as, “Oh, he or she just snores.” “No big deal.”

Well, it is a big deal. As a Dental Wellness Practice, Dr. Oshins and his team will evaluate you. Not only your teeth and gums but rule out a sleep breathing disorder. When you have your initial exam as a new patient, Dr. Oshins will check your airway, look for any clinical signs, and ask you some questions relating to the sleep questionnaire you filled out online. He will do this exam on adults and children. Many patients will say, “I have never had an initial exam at the dentist like this.” “Thank You.” We take pride in what we do, and Dr. Oshins passion emanates on his team, as to how he wants his patients to be treated, as well as getting them healthy.

In addition, in May, Dr. Oshins and his team will be going to Dearborn, Michigan, to the Wellness Dentistry Network Member Rally. Here we will be continuing our education on perio disinfection, airway, microbiome and functional medicine, heart disease as well as nutrition and diabetes. We as a team will be learning about the new data on what elements play a key role in oral and systemic disease, and the effectiveness of products and procedures. All of the health consequences relating to a compromised airway. How certain foods you eat can have an effect on your gut microbiome. Understanding that it is necessary for dentists and physicians to collaborate with one another for you, the patient, especially with the data that shows a correlation between a sleep breathing disorder and heart disease.

All in all, at Oshins of Smiles, we are continually educating ourselves for you, so that we can educate you, by giving you top notch quality care, which will aid in your long and healthy life. Do not hesitate to call us if you or someone you know snores, and they would like to be evaluated.

For the month of March, Dr. Oshins will be doing Complimentary Sleep Breathing evaluations. Please call 518-356-5635 to schedule your evaluation.

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Guilderland, NY - Investors are faced with a choice between more than 8,000 distinct mutual funds (excluding multiple share classes of the same fund), according to data from Morningstar. How can mutual fund investors be expected to choose wisely from such a large investment universe? As it turns out, the first step may well be to filter out all actively-managed mutual funds.

Standard & Poor’s, a leading financial market benchmarking firm, prepares a semi-annual analysis called the S&P Indices Versus Active Funds Scorecard, or SPIVA Scorecard. The Scorecard seeks to compare the performance of various mutual funds to relevant benchmarks tracked by S&P. The Scorecard is particularly useful for the following reasons: 1.

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

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For the period ending 06/30/2019, the SPIVA Scorecard showed that on a 10-year trailing basis, between 80% and 97% of US equity mutual funds were outperformed by a relevant S&P index. This means that even in the best-performing category of active US equity mutual funds (those in the Mid Cap Growth space), only 20% of funds outperformed their benchmark. This lends strong evidence to the wisdom of utilizing index funds (rather than actively-managed funds) to assemble a portfolio.

We find two common objections to the advice to avoid activelymanaged funds – the first is to only use actively-managed funds in the “less-efficient” asset classes, such as small-company stocks or emerging markets stocks. However, the SPIVA Scorecard confirms that activemanager underperformance is as robust in these asset classes as it is in more common asset classes such as large-cap US stocks. The second objection we hear is that investors should limit their choice of activelymanaged funds to those with good track records. Fortunately, SPIVA’s methodology addresses this point in its Persistence Scorecard, which shows that “only 4.03% of large-cap funds, 5.88% of mid-cap funds, and 5.75% of small-cap funds maintained top-half performance over five consecutive 12-month periods. Random expectations would suggest a repeat rate of 6.25%.”

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

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By Tim Wiles, Library Director We’re excited to announce the results of the Penguin Random House Winter Reading Challenge! The purpose is to encourage all ages to read as many books as possible during January and log them online in Beanstack. Thanks to our wonderful community, we logged 3,060 books and were named one of the 29 topreading libraries in the country! Our sincere thanks to all who participated. We’ll keep you posted on the prizes awarded by Penguin Random House that we can all enjoy. By the way, those 3,060 books logged represent just 11 percent of all the books checked out at GPL in January—26,129!

Digital New York Times If you are like me, you frequently see links to important, interesting articles in the New York Times. Often, you click on them, only to realize that you cannot access the articles because you are not a subscriber, and you have reached their limit of a few articles per month. Well, you don’t have this problem anymore, because your library now subscribes digitally to the New York Times. You can access The Times from your home or at the library by creating a free account or logging into a pre-existing account. Just click on the New York Times link on our website to create or access your account. Now you can click freely again!

Census Sensibility: All of us at GPL know the vital importance of accurate and complete data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The census informs everything from strategic library planning to how we respond to reference questions related to current U.S. demographics. This count of all U.S. residents, regardless of citizenship status, is required by the U.S. Constitution, and has taken place every ten years since 1790. It determines representation in Congress and the Electoral College.

Impacting bottom lines, it determines the allocation of billions of dollars of federal funding to states and localities like Guilderland!

Guilderland's Brigit and Tim Pierce, along with their son Wyatt, vacationed in Jamaica last week. They arranged to pick up some books that had been donated to GPL, and read and gave them to kids at a local school. Awesome to be able to help out this way!

We are committed to helping our community achieve a complete count of our diverse population, because we serve everyone, and we believe that everyone counts.

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Throughout March and April, look for the special display in the Library where we will have information about the Census in different languages.

Use a dedicated computer in a private space to fill out the Census form, or check out a Chromebook to use at the library to complete your form. Each of our nine regular public computers will also have a desktop links to the Census website.

Attend our public information session, Census Sensibility: All You Need to Know about the 2020 Census, on Friday March 20 @ 5:30 pm.

Bob Scardamalia, Partnership Specialist with the NY Regional Office of the 2020 Census, will do a presentation and answer any questions.

Ask a Librarian! We can direct you to the different options for filling out your form; provide guides in different languages; and help with basic website navigation. But please understand, we cannot help you answer questions on your form.

BOARD SERVICE: Individuals interested in candidacy for one of three available seats on the Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees may request information packets at the library’s circulation desk. Biographical information is due by March 31, and completed petitions with at least 82 signatures are due to Linda Livingston at Guilderland Central School District by April 20. Voting for three board candidates, as well as the proposed 2020-2021 library budget, takes place on Tuesday, May 19 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at all Guilderland Elementary Schools.

Guilderland Public Library is committed to its mission of providing quality library materials and services to our community for lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and enjoyment. The vital duty our trustees fulfill on behalf of all taxpaying residents is a key responsibility that serves to safeguard this mission for generations to come. Board meetings are held monthly at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public, plus live-streamed on our Facebook page. We appreciate all interest in responsible stewardship of your public library to make it the very best it can be.

LIBRARY ADVOCACY DAY: Every year library advocates from across New York State converge on Albany to voice their support for funding and policies benefitting libraries. These efforts have resulted in over $11 million in additional library aid since 2011. This week, staff and board members from GPL, plus the 8th-grade daughter of a board member, met with Assemblywoman Pat Fahy, Assemblyman John McDonald, and a representative from Senator George Amedore’s office, among others, then participated in the rally with elected officials from all parts of New York. Thank you to NYLA for coordinating this important effort, and to Upper Hudson Library System Executive Tim Burke for articulating our budgetary concerns.

TONKO: On February 19th, Congressman Paul Tonko visited the library to donate 31 books from the Library of Congress Surplus Books Program, valued at almost $800. The Congressman has visited more than 50 libraries, schools, and nonprofits, delivering more than 1,640 books valued at over $35,900 since September, 2017. The Library of Congress receives more than 20,000 items every day, and only half remain in the permanent collection. We thank the Congressman and his staff, along with Upper Hudson Library System Executive Director Tim Burke; Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, and Albany County Legislator Mark Grimm, who joined us for the occasion.

MARCH PROGRAMS: Marty Appel: My Life in Baseball (so far…)

Wednesday, March 25 @ 7 pm Marty Appel, longtime public relations director for the New York Yankees, best-selling author of 24 baseball books, and baseball raconteur, will tell stories and show photos based on a lifetime in the game in NYC. His definitive work on one of baseball’s most enduring and influential characters -- Casey Stengel: Baseball’s Greatest Character -- was hailed as the ultimate biography by the New York Times. Hear him recount new stories about Mickey Mantle, Casey Stengel, the Ruth Family, Reggie Jackson, Derek Jeter, Willie Mays, Tom Seaver, Yogi

Berra, and more! Pre-registration is not necessary, but come early to get a seat!

Marvel-ous Trivia Trivia programs on pop culture themes are one of the most popular events the library offers. Join us on Friday, March 27 @ 6:30 pm for Marvel trivia! Don’t come here expecting comic book trivia! We’re talking the Marvel Movies! Come to our SUPER fun trivia event for all things Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). We may throw in a little DC, too. Ages 13+. Please visit our website to register your team--only one team member need register.

Prohibition: In our continuing series on the centennial of Prohibition, join us for Prohibition: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

Tuesdays: March 10, March 17, and March 24 @ 4:30 pm.

This acclaimed three-part documentary film tells the fascinating story of the rise and the fall of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, which banned the manufacturing, sale and transportation of alcohol in the United States, and the colorful era that it encompasses.

Genealogy Seminar: Getting Started If you’ve been meaning to research your family history, this is the perfect way to start! Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty will cover how to use the free resources provided by Guilderland Public Library, including Ancestry, Family Search, and Fold3 to start your journey. Please note: This is a four-hour seminar, which will include a complimentary lunch. Saturday March 7, 10 am-2 pm GPL 2019 Stats Here’s a numerical snapshot of 2019 in review, which speaks to the sheer volume of programming offered and community groups utilizing GPL: · ·

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503,553 items checked out—14 items for each person who lives in Guilderland!

220,569 total visitors -- average of 6 visits for the approximately 36,000 residents of Guilderland; about 2,500 more than 2018 179,111 website visitors - an increase of about 2,500 from 2018 25,240 public computer users, and about the same number accessing our WiFi through their laptops, tablets and phones at the library 896 library programs attended by 18,484 people: 467 adult programs; 377 children’s programs; 52 teen programs 215 community group meetings attended by 6,626 people 1,111 combined programs and community groups, with an average attendance of 23 people

In total, 25,110 people attended an event at Guilderland Public Library in the past year! We encourage you to take advantage of all that’s offered – there’s truly something here for everyone.

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7 STEPS TO PLAN A REMODEL (Family Features) Remodeling your home can be one of the most exciting projects to undertake. Whether you’re thinking about a bathroom update, kitchen overhaul or a new room addition, planning and setting realistic expectations are critical in ensuring your project goes as smoothly as possible.

Consider these steps from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) before you get started: 1.

Determine your goals and needs. Understand why you are undertaking the project, whether it’s for resale value or so you can enjoy your home more. If looking to increase resale value, consider the neighborhood and potential upgrades that can have the highest impact when going to market.

If remodeling can make for a more comfortable space, create a list of “must-haves” and “nice-to-haves” then evaluate what’s feasible. Being realistic about needs and wants can help you create a budget.

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Get inspired. Whether watching home improvement shows or browsing the internet, finding photos of styles and looks you admire can be beneficial when sharing your vision with a remodeling contractor.

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Determine timing. If there is a specific event driving your remodel, work backward through the various project stages to determine a realistic timeline. Build in additional time as a buffer for unexpected delays and recognize remodeling contractors typically have long lead times and may require flexibility to deliver optimal results.

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Find a contractor you trust. Home remodeling can be stressful no matter how well you plan, but a dependable partner can make the process go smoother. While some of the best references may come from neighbors, friends or family members, a trade association like NARI can help with its online “Find a Remodeler” tool. Make sure any contractor you’re considering has several years of relevant experience, as well as liability insurance.

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4942 Western Turnpike $399,900 2,925 Sq. Ft . 4 BR, 2.5 BA

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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!