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December Guilderland’s Gathering Place Monday, December 2 @ 3:30 pm LITTLE LEGO CLUB

Meet in the Story Hour room and let your imagination flow using our rich LEGO collection.

Open to grades K-3. For younger siblings, we offer Duplo. [R]

Monday, December 2 @ 6:30 pm FAMILY STEAM NIGHT

Local colleges’ science departments will be here with fun, hands-on science activities for kids! For children in grades 2-6, with their families. This month will be hosted by the Tang Museum with limited space, so sign up today! [R]

Tuesday, December 10 @ 2 pm DAY LARKS BOOK DISCUSSION

Leadership in Turbulent Times, by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Tuesday, December 10 @ 7 pm CUT THE CORD: HOW TO CUT TIES WITH YOUR CABLE COMPANY

What is the difference between cable TV and streaming? How can you watch your favorite shows without cable TV? It can be daunting keeping track of all the devices and services available! Join us for a high-level overview of the try-before-you-buy devices in our Cut the Cord circulating collection, and find out if cutting ties with your cable company is right for you.

Wednesday, December 4 @ 6:30 pm SMALL FOOTPRINT, BIG APPLE: RESEARCHING ANCESTORS OF MEAGER MEANS AND EVEN LESS FAME IN 19TH Wednesday, December 11 @ 6-8 pm DROP-IN GENEALOGY WITH LISA CENTURY NYC DOUGHERTY Many ancestors, particularly immigrants,

LIBRARY CLOSED: CHRISTMAS EVE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24

Wednesday, December 18 @ 7 pm COOKIE EXCHANGE: COOKIE PERFECTION BY MARTHA STEWART

CHRISTMAS DAY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25

This month’s edition of Cookbook Club is all about cookies. Martha Stewart’s latest cookbook offers more than 100 recipes sure to make any celebration a real treat. Come to the library, choose your recipe from the book. Then on the night of our meeting, bring your cookies to share. Everyone will get a box to mix and match and bring home an assortment of cookies. [R]

NEW YEAR’S DAY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 LIBRARY CLOSING @ 2 pm: NEW YEAR’S EVE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31

Thursday, December 19 @ 6:30 pm LIGHT-UP WALL ART – PART 2

ALL MONTH: DROP-IN KNIT & STITCH:

Thursday, December 19 @ 6:30 pm UKULELE JAM

TEEN TECH TUESDAYS – 3:30-5 pm

See description on December 16. [R]

MONDAYS 10:00 am--12:00 pm TUESDAYS 12:00--2:00 pm

Uke players of all skill levels are welcome at this drop-in session. Whether you are just learning or a seasoned pro, you’re welcome to join us. Bring your own ukulele (or check one out from us!)

1:1 tech help; please call to make an appointment

E-BOOK WEDNESDAYS @ 2 PM

often didn’t have assets that leave the kind of paper trail that genealogists most often rely on to gather family history. If they also had no fame (or infamy), you may feel that their trail has gone cold. The presented case study, using a New York City example, will teach you what other records can be used to trace your fameless, fortuneless ancestors, wherever they lived. Presentation by Judith Herbert.

Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty is available for free family-history consultations and advice on a drop-in basis, from 6-8 pm the second Wednesday of each month.

Get help starting the process, or bring your questions and challenges for help finding solutions.

Friday, December 20 @ 11 am ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR A UKULELE SINGALONG

Thursday, December 5 @ 7 pm GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION The Clouds, by Aristophanes

Thursday, December 12 @ 3:30 pm GPL ADVENTURES: MOVIE EFFECTS

It’s time for a thrilling adventure with the scientists from Mad Science! We’ll create our own special effects (just like in the movies!) and discover how science and technology make them possible! Grades 3-5. [R]

Sunday, December 22 @ 2 pm GPL SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES: SUBURBAN SOUNDS

Friday, December 6 @ 11 am PLAYDATE JAM!

Come hang out at this fun music- themed playdate! Let’s experiment with instruments, meet friends and more. Classes combine early literacy development skills and imaginative play with age-appropriate activities that introduce musical concepts. Caregivers are expected to stay in the room for the entirety of the Playdate. For children ages 2-5; younger siblings welcome. [R]

Friday, December 6 @ 6:30-8 pm STAR WARS CANTINA

Gather your fellow Jedi, Rebels, Imperials, and Mandalorians for a night of celebration!

Stop by anytime for Star Wars food, Cantina music, trivia questions, prizes, and other fun surprises! Plus, the best costume/cosplay will receive an award at the end of the night (so costumes are strongly encouraged). Star Wars fans of all ages are welcome!

Saturday, December 7 @ 11 am BREW YOUR BEST WITH ELECTRIC CITY ROASTERS

What makes a good cup of coffee? To start with, the coffee itself! Electric City Roasters will be here to talk coffee, roasts, origins, and to let you taste the difference. There will be samples! [R]

Monday, December 9 @ 6:30 pm SNOWMAN SOCK CREATURE

Come to the library and have fun creating your own snowman. Use it as a holiday decoration or as a special gift. All of the materials will be provided. For tweens, teens and adults. [R]

Monday, December 9 @ 7:30 pm NIGHT OWLS BOOK DISCUSSION

Leadership in Turbulent Times, by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Thursday, December 12 @ 7 pm MAKE AND TAKE: DECOUPAGE ORNAMENT

We’ll be using a variety of decoupage techniques to turn papier-mâché ornaments into treasures. This is a good way to upcycle magazines, and a great last-minute gift! [R]

Friday, December 13 @ 3:30 pm PROJECT PICTURE BOOK: SNOWMEN

Join us for a fun read-aloud and related art project. Please dress for a mess! Grades PreK-2 with an adult caregiver. [R]

Monday, December 16 @ 3:30 pm LIFE IN THE SEA WITH MAD SCIENCE

Hands-on STEM learning for the younger set.

Our friends from Mad Science are back with ocean-themed fun! Grades PreK-2. [R]

Monday, December 16 @ 6:30 pm AND Thursday, December 19 @ 6:30 pm LIGHT-UP WALL ART (TWO-PART PROJECT)

Join us for this fun, wintry-favorites ukulele sing-along! Ring bells and enjoy a hot chocolate (with marshmallows, of course).

No registration required, just drop in.

Tuesdays @ 10:30 am Session ends December 17 Birth – 18 months with caregiver

TODDLER TIME

This celebrated all-vocal group will perform festive songs to augment the holiday season, providing a refreshing break from the hustlebustle!

Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 10:30 am Session ends December 18 Ages 19-36 months with caregiver

Thursday, December 26 @ 6:30 pm TOY STORY 4 (G)

Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30 am Session ends December 19 Ages 3-5 with caregiver

PRESCHOOL DROP-IN STORYTIME

Everyone’s favorite group of toys are back!

Woody’s priority is taking care of his kid.

When Bonnie’s new homemade toy, Forky, declares himself as “trash” and not a toy, Woody tries to show Forky why being a toy is the most rewarding job.

WADDLER TIME

Thursdays @ 10:30 am Session ends December 19 Walkers – 24 months with caregiver

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

Friday, December 27 MARVEL MOVIE MARATHON!

Spend the day watching a few of the best films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

GUARDIANSOFTHEGALAXY(PG-13)@11am BLACK PANTHER (PG-13) @ 1:30 pm THOR: RAGNAROK (PG-13) @ 4:30 pm Saturday, December 28 @ 2 pm MISSING PIECE BOARD GAME CLUB

We have the snacks, we have the games: YOU are the missing piece! We are starting a board game meetup. Bring your friends and your favorite games from home, or play one of ours from our collection of 100+ board games. We will provide treats and the biggest table you’ve ever seen! For adults. [R]

GPL SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES: DUO MARCHAND Tuesday, December 17 @ 6:30 pm The well-established pair known as Duo MAKE AND TAKE: GIFT-ABLE COOKIE MIX Marchand has performed extensively

Wednesday, December 18 @ 3:30 pm LIBRARY CLUB

STORY TIMES BABY BOOKWORMS

Create a three-dimensional masterpiece that incorporates LED lights to brighten the season. This project will take two sessions to finish; please sign up only if you plan to attend Sunday, December 29 @ 2 pm both sessions. [R]

Paint a glass jar and fill it with the dry ingredients needed to make chocolate chip cookies. Take home a nice gift to present to someone you know (or keep it for yourself). [R]

Access digital books and magazines; please call to make an appointment. We’ll do our best to work with you if you need another day / time.

throughout the Northeast at many renowned venues. Andy Rutherford, lute, and Marcia Young, voice and harp, will play seasonal music from the Baroque era for your enjoyment.

Tuesday, December 31 @ 11 am

Join us for an afterschool snack while we talk about MAGICAL FROZEN PARTY our favorite books, plan future programs, and do a Come celebrate with your favorite Frozen project to benefit the Library! Grades 3-5. [R] characters! Music, activities, and treats.

Costumes encouraged! All ages welcome.

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!

Saturday, December 7 BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY We’ll leave Farnsworth Middle School @ 7 am; arrive in midtown Manhattan @ 10 am; leave NYC @ 7 pm; return to Farnsworth Middle School @ 10 pm.

Cost: $50 per person. See www.guilderlandlibrary.org/nyc and click on the “purchase tickets here” link to reserve your spot!

VOLUNTEEN PROGRAM Teens in Grades 8-12 can volunteer at the Library and earn community service hours! Applications can be picked up at the Youth Service desk.

HELP WANTED Guilderland Public Library is seeking to fill a Board of Trustees Treasurer vacancy. Interested candidates with financial expertise are encouraged to contact Board President Bryan Best at: 518.265.4432 or bestb@guilderlandlibrary.org.

Blue - Kids or Teen Program (R) denotes pre-registration required by phone, online or in person.

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So Many E-books, So Little Time

By Tim Wiles, Library Director You just can’t curl up with an e-book—or can you?” While print books continue to be a solid mainstay -- 65 percent of readers nationwide prefer them, according to a

Under U.S. law, libraries (and individuals who buy books) generally have the right to lend out their physical books as long and as often as

they choose, with no additional payments to the author or the publisher.

Publishers dictate the terms under which

September 2019 article

e-books can be lent out, which can vary

by the Pew Research

widely. Many offered by major publishers

Center -- the popularity

come with licensing agreements that

of digital books has rapidly increased.

require each virtual copy to be essentially

Two years ago, I was stunned to see a

purchased anew after they’ve been lent

23% increase in ebook usage here at GPL.

out a certain number of times—26 lends is

Then last year, there was a jaw-dropping

quite common—or after a certain amount

58% increase in the use of ebooks. This

of time has elapsed.

figure mirrors universal trends reported by CNBC in September 2019. This doesn’t

mean there is a corresponding drop in the use of print books here at the

This leads us to the flipside of e-books.

For libraries as well as individuals, it can be a challenge to own and

library, just that lots of people are into ebooks.

lend a digital book. Ordinarily, libraries might buy multiple digital

Maybe you didn’t realize that your library offers e-books and

budgets, some restrictive licensing agreements are forcing careful

magazines? If so, go to this page on our website for an easy summary of how to access these materials: https://guilderlandlibrary.org/readview-listen/downloadable-materials/. In short, you’ll use Libby for

ebooks and e-audiobooks, Flipster to page through popular magazines, and Tumblebooks for access to children’s books. All of those resources

copies of an expected bestseller. But for public libraries on limited

selection on what we can reasonably offer to the public. As a result, library users may find the excellent free resource of e-books impacted by agreements and industry policies outside of libraries’ control.

Case in point: publishing giant Macmillan announced that starting

are available on our webpage or on your phone or tablet, at no charge.

November 1, library systems will only be able to purchase a single

The beauty of checking out an e-book (or magazine) is that you don’t

equally to smaller single-location libraries and sprawling multi-branch

actually have to come to the library to obtain your items. Convenience

is king as library cardholders simply download their literary selections onto their smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. We also lend digital audiobooks, tailor-made for commuters. If you would like assistance

digital copy for the first eight weeks of circulation. This cap applies systems, so that only a tiny fraction of readers would win the lottery,

so to speak, and be able to borrow that digital book fresh from the publisher.

getting established, we hold 1:1 eBook office hours most Wednesdays

Macmillan’s decision drew criticism from major libraries and the

your schedule to make an appointment. Simply give us a call.

(http://www.ala.org/advocacy/ebooksforall-petitionurging)

But there is a bit of a catch—ebooks are so popular that libraries are

more than 149,000 signatures, to no avail as of this writing. The large

at 2 p.m. If you can’t make that day or time, we’re happy to work with

having trouble keeping up with the demand, and publishers are not

making it easier, often charging libraries more for an ebook than they charge consumers, and limiting the number of times e-books can be

American Library Association, which launched an online petition urging

Macmillan not to implement this restrictive policy. So far, it’s drawn library system in King County, Oregon is taking this a step further, boycotting Macmillan ebooks all together.

borrowed. Throughout the Upper Hudson library System, which serves

All of this makes e-book lending a more complicated proposition

hold on a printed book—because all the copies are already checked out,

carefully determine what’s worth purchasing, given these constraints,

time fluctuates between 35 and 40 days.

balancing act, which could also impact newer authors seeking exposure.

public library users in Albany and Rensselaer counties, if you place a

for libraries. While we strive to meet consumer demand, we need to

you will get your book, on average, in 7 days. But for ebooks, the wait

while also maintaining the still-popular print collection. It becomes a

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What’s the solution to this copyright conundrum? One possibility could be for Congress to create a standard royalty system for lending out e-books. Right now, it’s unclear what the demand would be for such

a change, but as more lenders become negatively impacted, calls for

reform could grow louder. This type of proposed legislation would be a first in the United States, but perhaps the time has come for serious consideration.

The bottom line is, we are proud to serve as a valuable community

resource for Guilderland and the greater Capital District, where anyone can access books and other media free of charge. As libraries like ours continue increase the availability of media governed by the fine print

of licensing agreements, we will continue to do all we can to put as many of these materials into your hands as possible.

Here’s a related new development that we are excited to announce:

your Guilderland Library card now grants you access to eBooks and downloadable audiobooks in many different languages! We’ve added

over 1,500 titles to Overdrive across the top non-English languages spoken by our patrons—which we determined by consulting the Guilderland Central School District.

You can visit https://uhls.

overdrive.com and log in with your Guilderland library card number

to get full access to these titles and more. A partial list of the languages includes Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Telugu, Turkish, and Spanish.

Help Wanted: Guilderland Public Library is currently seeking to fill

a vacancy—we need a Treasurer. The position involves reviewing

financial documentation related to library operations and submitting

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a report at monthly board meetings. The time commitment is roughly

four hours per month. This is an ideal position for a retiree who wishes to remain active in their profession and the community, or for a young financial professional looking to build their resume.

Interested

candidates with financial expertise are encouraged to contact Board

President Bryan Best at: 518.265.4432 or bryanbest1@gmail.com. We

are also seeking a part-time custodian, 20 hours per week at a rate

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of $14.56 per hour. Please see https://guilderlandlibrary.org/get-toknow-us/people/careers-help-wanted/ for further details Bus Trip to New York City:

Saturday, December 7.

We’re

collaborating with the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce once again to offer a holiday-season excursion to midtown Manhattan. We’ll

leave Farnsworth Middle School at 7 a.m.; make one rest stop and

arrive near Bryant Park and the awesome New York Public Library at approximately 10 a.m. for a day on your own in the Big Apple.

We’ll leave at 7 p.m. for the trip home, arriving at 10 p.m. Cost is $50 per person. See www.guilderlandlibrary.org/nyc and click on the “purchase tickets here” link to reserve your spot before it sells out!

Kids Thanksgiving & Fall Craft Workshop Looking for something fun to do with your kids the day before Thanksgiving? Join Guilderland Parks & Recreation for a day of fun fall crafts!

Date: Wednesday, November 27th Time: 10am – 2pm (Drop by when you can!)

Cost: $12 Grades: K - 5 Location: Western Turnpike Golf Course Clubhouse (2350 Western Avenue, Guilderland, NY) Registration is required prior to the workshop – register online at GuilderlandRec.com or call the Parks & Rec Office at 518-456-3150 by Monday, 11/25!

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THE GUILDERLAND FOOD PANTRY IS CALLING FOR HELP! The pantry is presently very low on food and we foresee a busy summer ahead. We are reaching out to all businesses, individuals, and organizations to give us a hand. Would you consider having a food drive at your location? We are in need of the following items: canned fruit, canned veggies, and canned meats, rice, prepared pasta dinners, Dinty Moore beef stew, soups, canned ravioli and chili, snacks, juice, condiments, coffee, tea, paper towels, laundry detergent, toilet paper.

If you can find it in your heart to arrange a food drive for us please call Sue Hennessy at (518) 930-1001 to schedule a time. We can help you run your drive and pick up the food when you are finished. Thank you for considering the food insecure in your town!

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notes from the SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE 5209 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 356-1980 • www.townofguilderland.org Guilderland, NY November is a quiet time in your Town parks, and an excellent time to enjoy hiking trails. Please take a look at Hike Guilderland!, a useful Town website application that provides interactive mapping of hiking trails. When winter’s snows arrive (sorry), the trails are suitable for snowshoeing. The Western Turnpike Golf Course is in excellent condition with year-end specials. When or if that snow arrives, the golf course is used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing with trails extending into adjacent Tawasentha Park.

Sledding takes place at the Winter Recreation Area, a short distance south of the Tawasentha Park entrance.

Highway Department employees diligently work to keep Town roads free of obstructions that inhibit travel, limit sight distance, or pose unsafe conditions for pedestrians and vehicles. This work is particular important in the fall and winter. You can help Highway Department crew by raking leaves to the edge of, and not on, the paved road surface.

Piles of leaves on streets reduce visibility, particularly in the fall’s lengthening nighttime, and, with heavy rain falls, have clogged storm drains, caused flooded roads, generate odors from decaying leaves and organic material, and unnecessarily increase maintenance costs.

November is also the start of restricted parking which helps provide for the safe passage of school buses, emergency vehicles, and highway trucks due to accumulated snow and dark conditions. No parking is permitted on Town roads from November 1st to April 1st between 2am and 7am. On certain streets, there are also posted signs that limit parking to specific days and times.

The Town’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is continuing with its successful assumption of responsibility for providing ambulance services in Town. Response times to calls have been shortened to about five minutes. The EMS Department is planning the deployment of a third advanced life support ambulance during overnight hours to further enhance the arrival time of ambulances at emergencies.

The Highway Department has helped immensely with this vital mission by keeping a full complement of ambulances in service with preventive and regular maintenance. The Town’s proposed 2020 budget includes the acquisition of a new ambulance, and establishes and funds a reserve for future ambulance and equipment purchases.

Another reminder (there will be more notices over the next few months) that the NYS Thruway plans to remove and rebuild the Old State Road bridge over the Thruway, starting next April. The work is anticipated to take seven months. Old State Road is an important connector road, and the bridge’s extended shutdown will cause significant disruptions.

Please take the time now to consider alternative routes for trips that might involve this closed bridge. It will be a major change for daily commuters, weekend travel, and that last minute dash to the airport. As more details about timing become available, we will update the Town website and provide Nixle® notices. Later this month, the Thruway’s inspection report and proposed detours will be placed on the Highway Department’s webpage.

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The 2020 U.S. Census is coming soon, with the National Census Day, or count day, on April 1, 2020.

Peter G. Barber - Town Supervisor It is important to the Town that there is an accurate and complete count, which plays a large role in securing Federal funds, particularly for road improvements, and representation in Congress and redistricting of State and Federal voting districts. The final population figure will also impact the Town’s share of sales tax revenues.

We will soon add more information about the 2020 census on the Town website. The Census Bureau is still hiring workers for this vital work. Please check out 2020census.gov/jobs for available positions in the area.

You might be interested in seeing if the State is holding unclaimed funds for you or your family members. As of early November, the NYS Comptroller had $16 billion in unclaimed property State-wide, with $56,537,020 held for Albany County residents spread over 112,693 accounts. This free service allows you to input your first and last names in a search engine at www.osc.state.ny.us/ouf/ which will provide you with results consisting of a list of addresses and entities associated with unclaimed funds for the inputted name, and how you can submit a claim, often online, for the funds.

At its November 19th meeting at 7pm, the Town Board will hear a presentation by Municipal Energy and Gas Alliance, Inc. about the Community Choice Aggregation program (CCA), which enables the Town to join with other municipalities in combined bids for electrical power upon behalf of residents at lower rates. National Grid would remain responsible for delivery and billing, and continue to handle service calls. Among the CCA goals are savings and rate stability, and a range of renewable energy options.

Saturday, November 30th is Small Business Saturday®, a day dedicated nationwide to supporting small businesses. It is well-recognized that two-thirds of every dollar spent at small businesses stays in the Town.

Please help support the Town’s expanding and diverse local business community on this special day and throughout the year.

On Monday, November 11th, Town offices will be closed in observance of Veterans’ Day. The Transfer Station is closed on Saturday, November 9th. Please take the time to remember and thank the women and men who served to protect our country and fellow citizens. On November 28th and 29th, Town offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

I close by wishing you and your family an enjoyable and safe Veterans’ Day and Thanksgiving, and thank you for taking the time to read these notes.

Peter G. Barber, Town Supervisor

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Join us for the 10th ANNUAL Bethlehem Turkey Trot. This Bethlehem tradition is a great way to begin your Thanksgiving while helping our less fortunate neighbors. As always, proceeds support our Bethlehem Food Pantry, Parker Mathusa BCHS Scholarship and the Bethlehem Community Fund.

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Remember to bring a canned food item the day of the race!

THANKSGIVING DAY-Thursday, November 28th 2019 9:00AM RUN Start | 9:05 WALK Start (Day of registration 7:00am) Bethlehem Middle School - 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar Course: 5K (3.1 miles) - through Old Delmar neighborhoods Registration Fees:$25.00 Online/Mail until 10/18/2019 $30.00 10/19/19 until race day Kids 10 & under FREE FREE T-Shirt to first 1,000 participants!

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Active MAnAgeMent – cAn You Win the Loser’s gAMe? by

Daniel bauer

Guilderland, NY - Investors are faced with a choice between nearly 8,000 distinct mutual funds (excluding multiple share classes of the same fund), according to data from Morningstar. How can 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 activelymanaged 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.

2.

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

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S&P provides analysis on an asset-weighted basis, which reflects the fact that an investor is more likely to have access to, say, the American Funds Growth Fund of America ($189 billion in assets) than the FPA US Value Fund ($67 million in assets).

For the period ending 12/31/2018, the SPIVA Scorecard showed that on a 10-year trailing basis, between 81% and 93% of US equity mutual funds were outperformed by a relevant S&P index. This means that even in the best-performing category of US equity mutual funds (those in the Large Cap Value space), only 19% of funds outperformed their benchmark. This lends strong evidence to the wisdom of utilizing index funds (rather than actively-managed funds) to assemble

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, S&P also publishes The Persistence Scorecard, which illustrates that topperforming actively-managed funds over an observed period are not statistically more likely to remain top-performing funds in a following period.

Finance author Charles Ellis offered this sage advice in his book ‘Winning the Loser’s Game’: “Everything I know is known by the market and worked in to the market…The best way to invest is through benign neglect. Get your asset allocation right and leave your investments alone.” We couldn’t agree more!

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from AllSquare Wealth Management 200 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 219, Guilderland (518) 456-8900 • www.allsquarewealth.com Daniel Bauer, CFP® serves as the Chief Investment Officer of AllSquare Wealth Management, LLC. In this capacity, his responsibilities include developing, implementing, and monitoring investment portfolios for customers of the firm.

AllSquare Wealth works with each of our clients to develop a comprehensive financial plan. Our financial planning, discretionary investment management, and tax preparation services are offered on a fee-only basis.

AllSquare Wealth Management, LLC is a registered investment advisor.

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

Estate Planning including Wills and Trusts Medicaid Planning and Asset Protection

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Upcoming Calendar of Events

Albany County Pistol Safety Course 12/22 at the Voorheesville Rod and Gun Club from 8:00am-2:00pm

{This is the course needed to apply for a pistol permit} Private lessons in all phases of firearm shooting available!

Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Trap, Pistol Self Defense!

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Be Thankful for Knowing in November and Giving Back

Guilderland, NY - What does Be Thankful for Knowing in November and Giving Back really mean? Well, for starters it is taking a moment to be thankful for all the things that you actually know. Maybe you figured something out on your own by doing your own research, or maybe you learned it from a teacher, your dentist, a family member, or something you read or saw on the tv. It is a great feeling when you fully understand, and truly know something, especially learning from someone who has dedicated their lives to educate you.

Teachers educate children and adults every day. Their knowledge of things that they researched and planned to teach, takes a lot of dedication and time, and they give that back to you. But did you know that your dentist does the same thing? At Oshins of Smiles, Dr. Oshins is not only a dentist, he is an educator in the field of dentistry. He gives back to all of his patients by educating them in total body wellness and oral health. He takes the time to keep up with new advances in dentistry and dental sleep medicine, so that he can fully take care of every single one of his patients. He gives back his knowledge to you with all of his educational and hands on experiences.

As a Kois graduate, Dr. Oshins received advanced training in dentistry by learning from the best of the best in the field of dentistry. He went over and beyond his education in dental school to go the extra 10 miles, to better educate himself by attending the Kois Center. In addition, Dr. Oshins did his Dental Sleep residency at the University of North Carolina to help his patients that may have a sleep breathing disorder, and ultimately add years on to their lives by creating oral sleep appliances to open airways. He did this to gain more knowledge, not just for himself, but for all of his patients.

Giving Back! On top of all of those amazing accomplishments, Dr. Oshins teaches dental residents at Ellis Hospital to further educate them with all of the techniques, skills and exceptional patient care he has learned throughout his schooling and career, so that they too can become high quality dentists.

Be thankful for knowing that you have a dentist that is passionate about dentistry and the overall health of his patients. Check out the Oshins of Smiles website at www.oshinsofsmiles.com.

Refer a friend or family member to Oshins of Call us today to set up your initial exam. Let and be entered in a Dr. Oshins give back to you, and you will be Smilesraffle to win a thankful for knowing that there is a dentist that Free Sonicare Toothbrush. is willing to put every ounce of his knowledge Mention code: Give Thanks and energy for the well-being of all of his patients’ health. Spread the word!! Many thanks!

Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!!

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

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Ready for Winter Weather

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Tips to keep your family safe and warm

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Be Prepared

FAMILY FEATURES

inters with heavy snowfall can be magnificent, but they can also be challenging for homeowners. Accumulated snow and ice have the potential to damage many aspects of your home and property, including exterior components of your propane system.

“Propane is one of the safest and most reliable sources of energy in winter,” said Tucker Perkins, president and CEO of the Propane Education Research Council (PERC). “It keeps your home warm and allows you to cook and have hot water. A propane generator ensures that you have reliable power in any weather.”

While you can’t predict the first snow­ storm or hazardous weather conditions, you can put your family in the best position for safety and warmth by planning ahead.

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Get to know your propane system. If you are not familiar with your propane system, take a few minutes to review it. Identify core components, including the tank, regulators, meter, piping and supply valves, as well as any appliance vents. Be sure you know where your main gas supply valve is located in case you need to close it in the event of an emergency; in many cases it may be located on your propane tank.

Mark your tank and regulator. Use a brightly colored stake or flag taller than the maximum anticipated snow depth as a marker to enable emergency and propane service personnel to locate your tank. Also mark your secondary pressure regulator or meter, which is usually near the side of your home.

Check local ordinances about marking tanks and regulators and follow any rules applicable to your area.

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Roads leading to your home might not be accessible for delivery, particularly after a snowstorm. Establish a regular delivery schedule with your propane retailer or call to schedule a delivery when the percentage gauge reads 30% to give the retailer enough time to make a delivery and ensure you have an adequate supply of propane.

Talk to your contractors. If you use a snow removal service, make sure the service knows the location of all propane equipment on the property. Instruct them to keep their equipment clear of all parts of your propane system, especially tanks, regulators and gas meters. If they shovel snow off your roof, instruct them to never shovel snow onto any part of the propane system and not to block any appliance air intakes or exhaust vents. It may be helpful to designate an area to pile snow safely away from any equipment.

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Keep snow and ice from accumu­ lating on propane equipment. Snow or ice accumulation can potentially cause parts of your propane system to crack or break, resulting in a gas leak. Gently brush away snow or ice that has accumulated around the tank, meter, regulator and any other piping by hand or using a broom. If you must use a shovel, use extreme caution. If you notice any snow or ice buildup that cannot be removed easily, contact your propane retailer. Do not attempt to remove snow or ice by kicking or hitting equipment.

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Be alert to snow buildup. Frequently check areas where snow or ice collect on your roof, structures or nearby trees and clear it if you believe it might fall on any part of your propane system.

Heavy accumulations of snow or ice falling on tanks, regulators, meters, piping or valves may cause damage that could result in a gas leak. In high snowfall areas, drifting snow and ice sliding off roofs may require additional regulator and vent protection. If you think this may be an issue, contact your propane supplier for guidance on protection of these components.

Keep vents clear. Appliance air intake and exhaust vents and chimney flues must always be clear of snow or ice.

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Some homes may have direct vents, which are close to the ground. Improper venting can cause carbon monoxide buildup in your home, which could lead to serious illness or even death.

Clear driveways and pathways to propane tanks. Remember that a propane delivery truck needs at least a 10­foot­wide path to be able to deliver fuel to your home. Keep the tank area and a path to the tank free of snow. When plowing, snow­ blowing or shoveling, do not push or pile snow around your tank, meter, regulator or piping.

For more safety tips and information, visit Propane.com.

Stay Alert for Safety As you look for ways to keep your family warm and comfortable, it’s important to keep safety at the top of your list. These tips from PERC can help keep you and your family safe during cold weather. n n n n n

Never use a gas oven or range to heat your home.

Never use portable gas­powered heaters indoors unless they’re designed and approved for indoor use.

Never use an outdoor barbecue grill indoors for cooking or heating, and never use a generator in a garage or other enclosed area.

Keep chimneys, flues and appliance air intake and exhaust vents free of snow, ice and other debris.

Consider installing a UL­listed carbon monoxide detector on every level of your home.

If you smell gas: 1. Immediately put out all smoking materials and other open flames. Do not operate lights, appliances, telephones or cell phones.

Flames or sparks from these sources can trigger an explosion or fire.

2. Get everyone out of the building or area where you suspect gas is leaking.

3. Turn off the main gas supply valve on your propane tank if it is safe to do so. To close the valve, turn it to the right (clockwise).

4. From a neighbor’s home or other nearby building away from the gas leak, call your propane retailer. If you can’t reach your propane retailer, call 911 or your local fire department.

5. Do not return to the building or area until your propane retailer or emergency personnel determine it is safe to do so.

6. Before you attempt to resume use of your propane appliances, have your propane retailer or a qualified service technician check your system to ensure it is leak­free.

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HOPING THAT THE GOLDEN YEARS REALLY ARE

by Margaret C. Tabak

Guilderland, NY - Often in divorce cases the retirement assets are the most financially significant ones, and cause a great deal of negotiations and back and forth as the Participant (the one who is receiving the benefit) does not want to distribute a portion to the other spouse (Alternate Payee), and tries to hold on like the captain going down with the ship.

There are many types of retirement assets, but they basically fall into 2 categories: 1.

2.

Defined Benefit Plan; Defined Contribution Plan.

A Defined Benefit Plan is what we think of as the traditional pension. One day, after many years of service, you receive a specific monthly payment. This is the defined "benefit".

A Defined Contribution Plan generally tends to be some type of deferred compensation such as a 401k or 403b. In this plan, the employer and/or employee each contribute a certain amount of money. At the time of retirement, you do not know what the value will be, as it is dependent on the stock market and how the funds have been invested.

From reading the newspapers, we are aware of a local hospital that has not able to fund its defined benefit plan, and a large multinational corporation with a local presence trying to "cash out" its pension plan. What this means is that if your company promised you $1,000/ month for life, an actuarial calculation will be made to determine what the present value of those payments.

That is, how much money would you need today to fund your pension? The company then sends you a check for the value of your plan and, like the Terminator, wishes you a “hasta la vista”. 1 What if you were supposed to receive half of your spouse’s pension and there is none? There has not been a lot of judicial review of this situation, but I believe that half of zero is zero. In other words, you may both be out of luck.

What if your pension is cashed out and instead of your former employer sending a monthly payment to your ex, you now have all of the money? Talk to your lawyer immediately! If your ex was supposed to receive half, chances are, she is entitled to half of the cash payment.

What if you waived your interest in another asset (such as the house) and now your pension plan has gone belly up? Chances are that you will not be able to revisit your decision, and you now have no house and no pension. It is very important to consider all of your risks when you put all of your eggs (financial planning) in one basket.

Don’t make emotional decisions about your financial future.

Like the captain of the Titanic, going down with the ship may not be all that it is cracked up to be.

If this happens to you speak with an accountant and/or financial planner before you accept any money, as there can be significant tax implications.

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from Tabak Law Office

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

Margaret C. Tabak has been an attorney since 1988, starting her career in Schenectady and moving her practice to Guilderland in 1995. The law firm is located in Great Oaks Office Park (near Crossgates Mall). Margaret counsels clients in all matters related to matrimonial and family law. A resident of Guilderland for more than 25 years, Margaret received her undergraduate degree from SUNY Albany and her law degree from Albany Law School. If you have questions about a matrimonial or family law issue, contact Margaret for a consultation.

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Guilderland Garden Club Guilderland Historical Society 2019 OPEN HOUSE AND GREENS SHOW INTO THE WOODS

Mynderse-Frederick House 451 Main Street (Rt. 146 West), Guilderland Center Friday, December 6, 4 – 8 PM Saturday, December 7, 1 – 5 PM Sunday, December 8, 1 – 5 PM v Musical Entertainment and Refreshments v Ornaments, Wreaths and Arrangements for sale v Bring a nonperishable donation for a local food pantry v A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities For schedule of entertainment visit website: www.guilderlandgardenclub.com www.guilderlandhistoricalsociety.org Visit us on www.facebook.com/Guilderlandgardenclub

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Altamont Community Tradition presents the 2019

Village Stroll Start at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue

Activity Maps and Trolley Stop 12-4:30 p.m.

Festival of Trees, Silent Wreath Auction, Community Wreath, Scavenger Hunt maps, kids’ gingerbread houses.

New raffles and holiday ornament sale to benefit ACT’s Community Grant Program.

Family Fun

Victorian Holiday Celebration Sunday, December 15 Noon to 5:00 pm

Altamont Free Library 12-5 p.m.

Art Quilt raffle, book signings, storytelling, and kid’s crafts.

St. John’s Lutheran 12-5 p.m.

Mrs. Red Shoes, crafts, food, organ music, caroling face painting, Mac N’ Tosh the clown (see website for details).

Orisini Park 12-5 p.m.

Bonfires, hayrides, Kettle Korn, children’s toys and novelties and local brew tasting!

One Love Preschool at the Reformed Church 12-5 p.m.

Make and take a beautiful ornament. Return scavenger hunt maps by 4:00 for a prize!

Altamont Reformed Church 4:15 pm Living Nativity

THE WILLIAM COONS TEAM Your Hometown Professionals!

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WILLIAM COONS Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

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Santa Train

Meet up at 5 p.m. in Orsini Park to light the village lights and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train.

Wintermarket

Indoor locations throughout the Village. 12 - 5 pm Something for everyone! Artisan crafts, gifts, and fancy food Altamont Community Room: Multiple vendors courtesy of the Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. 115 Main St. Altamont American Legion Post 977: 988 Altamont Boulevard near Stewarts Hungerford Market: 106 Maple Ave. ReNue Spa: 119 Maple Ave. Severson Insurance: 135 Maple Ave. VFW Boyd Hilton Post: 11 Mill St.

Music All Day Sax-O-Claus: around town from 1-3:00 pm Bagpipes: around town Christmas Music at St. John’s: from 1-4:00 p.m.

Rest Stops & Holiday Cheer Stop by your favorite local business! Many will be open regular hours and others have festive activities planned.

AKANOMI

Japanese Restaurant

Ukelele music at the Spinning Room: all day

For complete details, visit:

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Come see our New Location!

Same Great Food. Same Great Service! More Comfortable Seating!

(518) 357-0888 • www.akanomisushi.com Tuesday - Thursday: 11am - 9:30pm • Friday & Saturday: 11am -10:30pm • Sunday: Noon - 9:30pm

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The Town’s Response To Climate Change How is the Town addressing climate change?

Commitment to Sustainable Energy In 2018, the NYS Energy Research Development Agency (“NYSERDA”) recognized the Town as a “Clean Energy Community” based upon the Town’s clean energy initiatives in: (1) adopting the State’s unified building permit application for building solar installations; (2) utilizing NYSERDA’s software to monitor the Town’s energy usage; and (3) installing a free EV dual charging station at Town Hall. The Town used a NYSERDA grant to convert Town Hall and parking lot lighting to LED. In 2019, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation recognized the Town as a “Climate Smart Community.” The Town has pledged to address the effects of climate change by enacting climate-smart land use principles, setting goals for climate action, decreasing energy use and shifting to renewable energy.

In 2019, the Town partnered in a community solar installation in Amsterdam which has resulted in substantial energy credits from National Grid.

The Town also recently issued a request for proposals for a solar facility at the Town’s closed landfill.

Open Space Preservation The Town has over 700 acres of open space with over 200 of these acres acquired in the past three years. This open space will allow creation of a “green infrastructure” of multi-use trails connecting neighborhoods, schools, and businesses, and protecting stream corridors, see www. timesunion.com/news/article/Rail-Trail-grows-in-Guilderland-12969841... This open space was cited in ranking the Town as the “most desirable” upstate community by young adults, see www.timesunion.com/photogallery/article/Guilderland-rated-most-desirable....

Sustainable Development As recommended in a 2017 neighborhood study, the Town created a Transit-Oriented Development District (“TOD”) which focuses upon CDTA’s regional transit center at Crossgates Mall and the underutilized ring road with direct access to the interstate highway system. The TOD District encourages sustainable development with more dense residential development within walking distance of the transit center and shopping.

In 2019, the Town established a new water connection with Rotterdam with a pump station designed to allow water flow in both directions between the two communities. This municipal interconnection is the latest Town effort to diversify water sources to meet an ever-increasing demand for our growing Town. This new water resource will substantially reduce electricity and chemical treatments costs at the Town’s water filtration plant.

What other actions is the Town considering to address climate change?

Community Choice Aggregation The Town is now exploring the Community Choice Aggregation (“CCA”) program which would allow the Town to purchase electric power on behalf of residents from an alternative energy supplier while still receiving delivery service from National Grid. The CCA supports the use of renewable energy. The Town has joined with Bethlehem, New Scotland, and Voorheesville in this effort.

Conversion of Street Lights to LED The Town is working with the NYS Power Authority on purchasing more than 600 street luminaries from National Grid and converting them to LED. To reduce costs, the Town is partnering with New Scotland, Altamont and Voorheesville on a combined effort to maintain the LED lights.

Conservation Easement Program The Town Board has commenced a Conservation Easement (“CE”) program which provides property tax benefits to owners interested in protecting farmlands and sensitive areas. The CE program complements the Town’s other environmental tools including planned unit developments, conservation subdivisions, and open space acquisitions.

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We will be getting lists of the items needed from our local elementary and middle schools, making “Angel” cards for every item and displaying them here.

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FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS – HOLIDAY RECIPE SHARE By: Sports & Spinal Wellness Center

Guilderland, NY - As we kick off the 2019 Holiday Season, we would like to send best wishes to the Guilderland community. Thank you to all who have supported our practices over the years. We are so grateful that you trust us with your healthcare, and we are happy to serve you. Hoping to spread some holiday cheer, we would like to share some of our favorite seasonal recipes with you.

DR. KEELING’S “CHRISTMAS MORNING” GRANNY SMITH FRENCH TOAST Ingredients: 1 stick of real butter 1 cup of brown sugar 2 granny smith apples 1 loaf of Challah bread 1 can of sweetened condensed milk 10 eggs 1-2 tsp cinnamon

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Ingredients: 1 pkg. Kings Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct.) leftover sliced turkey (about 1 cup), or get a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store 3 slices of Swiss cheese in ¼’s 1 C homemade stuffing or stovetop cranberry sauce (homemade or canned) 1 ½ t Dijon mustard 1/8 C butter melted ¼ T onion powder ¼ t Worcestershire sauce

Directions: Step 1: In a medium bowl whisk together, melted butter, mustard, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, set aside. Step 2: Brush 9 x 13 baking dish with a bit of the butter mixture, keeping the rolls together, slice so that the tops are separated from the bottoms (keeping them together makes this process much easier), place bottoms in the buttered dish; place a slice or 2 of turkey on each roll & top with stuffing, layering it evenly over the turkey, drop spoonful’s of cranberry sauce evenly over the stuffing, then add slice of Swiss cheese on top. Spread mayonnaise Directions: This is a “make ahead” recipe. Perfect to prepare on the tops of the rolls then place the tops on the sliders. Step 3: Brush the rest of while Santa is delivering presents on Christmas Eve. Melt one the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls, cover with foil. Step 4: Bake @ 350 stick of butter in a 9x13 deep pan. Sprinkle one cup of brown degrees for 10 minutes or till cheese is melted. Serve warm or cold. sugar and cinnamon (I don’t know exact amount – maybe 1-2 tsps.) Peel and slice the granny smith apples over the brown sugar. Slice the loaf of challah bread and cut in halves.

PATTI’S CHRISTMAS In a separate bowl, mix the eggs and the can of sweetened RUANNA’S GOLDEN KRINKLES condensed milk. Dip the slices of bread into the mixture and FRUITCAKE Ingredients: layer in the baking pan on top of the apples. You should have Ingredients: 1 1/2 Cups Butter 3 packages of butterscotch morsels two full layers of bread. Pour any remaining egg mixture over 2 cups of peanut butter the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, bake 2 Cups Sugar 2 packages of Chow Mein “noodles” uncovered at 350 for 35-40 minutes. Check it after 20 minutes. 6 Eggs, separated 1 package of mini marshmallows If the bread is getting too dark, cover with tinfoil for the 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar 1 Cup Milk remaining time. Let is set of 10 minutes and then flip over onto 1 teaspoon Brandy (or brandy Directions: Melt the morsels and a platter. Cut and serve. Add maple syrup if you like. Yum! flavoring) peanut butter together in the microwave 1 teaspoon Vanilla (or stove if you prefer) DR. BOCCIO’S CHEWY 3 1/2 Cups Flour Stir in the “noodles” and mini SHORTBREAD COOKIES 1/2 teaspoon Salt marshmallows. Drop spoonful onto wax Ingredients: 2 Cups Golden Raisins paper and chill for several hours. Keep 2 sticks (8 ounces) softened butter 1 Cup Dried Apricots, chopped in a cool place. If you want to make 1 cup white sugar 1/2 Cup Candied Orange Peel double the amount, make 2 separate 1 egg 1/2 Cup Citron mixes as doubling makes them too ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 Cup Walnuts, chopped dense to mix and handle well. ENJOY! 2 cups flour pinch of salt Directions: In medium bowl beat As always, if you have question about Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and butter until light & creamy. Gradually this article please contact the Sports & sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. add sugar until smooth. In separate Spinal Wellness Center at Mix in the flour and salt. The dough will be slightly sticky. bowl lightly beat egg yolks and add 518-869-3415. Visit our website at Put the dough in the refrigerator for 3-5 minutes (it will to the sugar mixture. In a separate www.sportsandspinalwellness.com. be easier to spread). Press and spread the dough into a 10 bowl combine milk, brandy & vanilla. Have a wonderful holiday season! inch round pan lined with parchment paper. (You can also In another bowl mix flour and salt use a spring form pan). Smooth the top with your hand or together. Gradually add milk mixture & an offset spatula. Add finely chopped pecans to the top if flour mixture to the sugar mixture. Fold desired-- make sure you press them into the dough. Bake in fruits & nuts. Beat egg whites with 25-30 minutes until slightly golden on top. Remove from Cream of Tartar until stiff, not dry. Fold the oven. Let cool for 5 minutes, then pull the cookie out of egg whites into the batter gently & the pan with parchment paper and cut while still warm. (I thoroughly. Pour mix into 2 greased & cut the round cookie into 16 triangular slices). Return the floured 6-cup loaf pans. Bake at 275 for cookie with parchment paper back to the pan and allow to 2 1/2 hours or until toothpick in middle comes out clean. Cool & unmold. cool completely. Enjoy!!

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