ourtowneguilderland .com DECEMBER DECEMBER 2011 2011 COMMUNITY I NFORMATION & EVENTS • S PECIALS FROM AREA B USINESSES COMMUNITY I NFORMATION & EVENTS • S PECIALS FROM AREA B USINESSES “Serving the Capital District Since 1988” Member Guilderland Chamber of Commerce RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL FULLY INSURED • SNOW PLOWING • CLEANING WALKWAYS • SALTING • CALCIUM “ S h C l S ” Prevent unnecessary accidents Let us keep your lot clean Call Now For PreSeason Pricing 518.369.3368 $/%$1< %(9(5$*( Route 146 & Route 20 • Guilderland Monday - Saturday 9am - 9pm Sunday 11am -6pm 2)) $Q\ 3DFN RU *UHDWHU 1RW LQ FRQMXQFWLRQ ZLWK RWKHU FRXSRQV ([S 2)) $Q\ 3XUFKDVH RU PRUH ([FOXGHV DOO WREDFFR 3URGXFWV 1RW LQ FRQMXQFWLRQ ZLWK RWKHU FRXSRQV ([S HASSLE FREE BOTTLE REDEMPTION They took your 5¢ , we’ll give it back! COLD BEER • KEGS Large Selection Imports/Micro Brews Friendly Carry-Out Service 1814 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 518.608.6400 athosrestaurant.com Mon-Sat 4 pm to closing. Sun 3 pm to closing. Catering, private parties, and special children’s menu too! Call 518.608.6400 or visit athosrestaurant.com to make your reservation and for other specials and upcoming events. Enjoy the Holidays Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Let Athos pamper you this holiday season. Our full menu will be available. We'll do all the work, so you can have a merry time! Serving from 4:00pm. photo by Ron Ginsburg Victorian Holiday Celebration December 10 th & 11 th Schedule Pages 16 & 17 A L T A M O N T CO M M U N I T Y T R A D I T I O N
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ourtowneguilderlandcom
DECEMBERDECEMBER20112011
COMMUNITY INFORMATION amp EVENTS bull SPECIALS FROM AREA BUSINESSESCOMMUNITY INFORMATION amp EVENTS bull SPECIALS FROM AREA BUSINESSES
ldquoServing the Capital District Since 1988rdquoMember Guilderland Chamber of Commerce
RESIDENTIAL amp COMMERCIALFULLY INSURED
bull SNOW PLOWINGbull CLEANING WALKWAYS
bull SALTINGbull CALCIUM
ldquoS h C l S rdquo
Prevent unnecessary accidentsLet us keep your lot clean
1814 Western Avenue Albany NY 12203 5186086400 athosrestaurantcomMon-Sat 4 pm to closing Sun 3 pm to closing Catering private parties and special childrenrsquos menu too
Call 5186086400 or visit athosrestaurantcom to make yourreservation and for other specials and upcoming events
Enjoy the HolidaysOpen Christmas Eve New Yearrsquos Eveand New Yearrsquos DayLet Athos pamper you this holiday seasonOur full menu will be availableWell do all the work so you can have a merry time
Call or Visit us Today 713-4495 wwwbelleimageskincom2592 Western Ave Guilderland NY
(Rt20 amp 146 across from Carman Rd) Rear of white bldg Next to Joersquos Service Station
Belle Images SkincareBelle Images SkincareComfort and Joy Await You This Holiday
Season at
Specializing inAnti-Aging amp Acneic Facials
Enzyme amp Glycolic Peels
Detoxifying Body Wraps
Microdermabrasion
CELEBRATING 22 YEARS IN
BUSINESS
GIFT CERTIFICATES BEAUTIFULLY PACKAGED
PHONE ORDERS GLADLY TAKEN
Expert Brow Shaping
Face amp Body Waxing
Superior Skincare Products at an Aff ordable Price
Shop our Gift Boutique for Romantic Jewelry Lavender
Hand amp Foot Booties Heated Neck Wraps Christmas
Balsam Potpourri amp Diff user Sticks Wellness Teas and
much much more
Donna Lussier - ProprietorEsthetician
3 Anti-Aging Facials Reg $195
Now $175
Anti-Aging Facial
with Moisturizing
Hand Paraffi n
Reg $83 Now $75
Microdermabrasion
Polish Refi ne and
Get the Glow
Reg $100 Now $75
FREE 30 minute QUICK FIX FACIAL
(a $40 value) with any $200 or more inGift Certifi cates
3 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Donrsquot PoutWe Re-Grout
$149 SPECIALWall Tile Clean and Seal
Clean and Seal tile and grout remove and
replace caulk (up to 55sq ft)
Take $25 OFF a Complete Wall Tile Re-Grout(minimum 55sq ft) (present ad in the beginning of estimate)
Tile Installation and Repair
(518)598-8848
BEFORE BEFOREAFTER AFTER
Serving the Capital Region for over 20 years
Great Selection of
WINTER CASUAL WEARCOATS FURS
JEWELRY PURSES amp SHOES
Shop at Fifirsquos for your HolidayGala Evening Wear with all the accessories
$5 OFF Any Full Price Item wAd
G
W
E
A Designer Consignment Boutique for Women
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(Store Hours) Mon-Fri 7am-7pm Sat 7am-6pm Sun 8am-6pm
VISIT OUR WEBSITE wwwGreulichsMarketcom
HOLIDAY PLANNER
NOW TAKING ORDERSFOR CHRISTMAS
RIB ROAST bull HOLIDAY HAMS
SHRIMP PLATTERS bull FRUIT BASKETS
VEGETABLE PLATTERS bull DELI PLATTERSHOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE
We Have a Wide Selection of Fresh Hand Picked ldquoSeafoodrdquo From Market Daily Cooked to Order
Mon-Thurs 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 1130am - 11am
Sunday 1130am - 930pm
FREECalifornia Roll or Hot amp Sour Soup
Carry Out bull Deliverywith Any Order of
$2000(before Tax) or MoreOne Coupon Per Family
Not Valid with Any Other OffersExpires 123111
FREEChicken Teriyaki
on StickCarry Out bull Deliverywith Any Order of
$1500(before Tax) or MoreOne Coupon Per Family
Not Valid with Any Other OffersExpires 123111
HOLIDAY CATERING amp GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
2 5 0 9 W E S T E R N A V E N U E G U I L D E R L A N D N Y 5 1 8 ndash 4 5 6 ndash 1 1 1 3 bull wwwBowlTNCLanescom
CHRISTMAS PARTIES bull OFFICE PARTIES bull FUNDRAISERS bull FUN FUN FUN
Birthday Party Package2 Hour Party Includes
1 Hour of BowlingUse of Rental ShoesBumpers (if needed)-PLUS-1 hour for Food and Gifts2 Slices of Pizza Soda and an Ice Cream Cup for each ChildDecorative Place Settings(Includes plates napkins cups and plasticware)Each Child Receives a Free Game CouponBirthday Child Receives a Souvenir Bowling Pin
Only $1200 per childReserve Your Party Today
NEW YEARrsquoS EVE SPECIALSF L C N L
Two Event Times bull 200pm and 500pm
$1200 PER PERSONIncludes Music Lights Party Favors
Pizza Soda Prizes Games Fun for ALL
ockin New ear s ve1000pm - 100pm
$2000 PER PERSON
Includes Music Lights Party FavorsPizza Soda amp Champagne
S FUNDRAISERS FUN FUN FUN
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CALL NOWMAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY
HOURS M-F 9-5 Sat 10-2
4 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
notes from the SUPERVISORrsquoS OFFICE
As we approach the holiday season and all the
hurries and activity I want to take a few moments
to request that all our residents be especially conscious
of their neighbors as they move around Town at this
busy time of year Please be careful as you drive or
walk all of us can make safety a primary concern at this
special time of the year
With the winter season ready to descend upon us our
residents should remember the seasonal recreational
opportunities that we off er in Guilderlandrsquos parks While
the ground is bare the extensive trails in Tawasentha
Park the Winter Recreation Area and the Community
Gardens are available for hiking When snow coats the
ground the same trails are available for snowshoeing
and ungroomed cross country skiing while sledding
is enjoyed by many at the Winter Recreation Area
Groomed trails for cross-country skiing are available
when weather permits at Western Turnpike Golf Course
Limited amounts of rental equipment are available
Please contact the Parks and Recreation Offi ce
at 456-3150 for information on what specifi c activities
and equipment are available on any given day
Guilderlandrsquos Western Turnpike Golf Course will be
off ering a nice gift opportunity this Christmas season
2012 season memberships will be available at a special
discounted rate for those who pay their membership
fees by December 15 2011 This ldquoearly-bird specialrdquo
represents an extra discount in addition to the normal
discount off ered for membership fees paid by February
1 Total savings amount to a reduction of nearly 20
off regular seasonal membership rates Please call the
Parks Offi ce at 456-3150 for more information or go to
the Western Turnpike Golf Course page on our website
wwwtownofguilderlandorg for more information on
this program and for a downloadable membership
application
The economic issues that have plagued our nation
our state and our region for the past several years
have created a
large number of
varied issues for our
residents The Town
of Guilderland has
worked diligently
throughout this
challenging period to
continue to provide
essential services
without adding to
the tax burden of
our residents Careful
controls over expenses have been accompanied by the
ongoing review of ways in which Town departments
can work together to increase the effi ciency of Town
operations without compromising the effi cient delivery
of services We have also worked with both unionized
and non-unionized Town employees to participate in
our eff orts and as a result there will once again be
no cost-of-living increases provided to Guilderland
employees in 2012 Further certain positions in the
Town workforce have been changed from full-year
to seasonal status These eff orts have combined to
produce positive results and Guilderland will enter
2012 with a Town budget in place that maintains a
strong program of municipal services while once again
requiring no increase in the general Town tax rate
The holiday season is a special time of year for
Guilderland residents of all backgrounds and
traditions Whatever the variety of celebration in your
own household I would like to take this opportunity to
express to you on behalf of all the Townrsquos employees
and elected offi cials my sincere good wishes to all
Guilderland families for a safe and enjoyable holiday
season as well as a New Year ahead that will bring
happiness and success to all
Kenneth Runion Town Supervisor
5209 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 356-1980 bull wwwtownofguilderlandorg
Visit us at Carpenter Commons2568 Western Ave Guilderland NY
(518) 355-3008infonew-ishcom
shop new-ishfor holiday gifts choose something new
choose something that looks new amp package it elegantly
choose something ldquoretrordquo or particularly suited to the recipient
Donna KellyQuick Books Consultant
Payroll and Bookkeeping Services
Phone (518) 368-4959
email dkelly1101aolcom
DME BusinessSolutions LLC Tawasentha Mud Mania
Awesome Kids amp Adult
Obstacle Course amp Fun Run
Save the Date Saturday June 16 2012(Registration will begin in
January 2012)
5 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
FullEspresso
Bar
2 Free Egg Rolls or Cheese Wontons
with purchase of $1599 or moreCannot be combined with any other offer
Limited Time Offer
Free Large Wonton Soup or 2 Liter Sodawith purchase of $2099 or more
Cannot be combined with any other offer Limited Time Offer
Free Small Chicken or Pork Fried Rice or Lo Mein
with purchase of $2599 or moreCannot be combined with any other offer
Limited Time Offer
Free General Tsorsquos Chicken or Sesame Chicken or
Chicken Teriyaki on a Stickwith purchase of $3499 or more
Cannot be combined with any other offer Limited Time Offer
bull Thai Dishesbull Diet Mealsbull Brown Rice Always Availablebull All Chicken Dishes White Meat
3770 Carman RoadGuilderland NY 12303
Off Route 146 and Route 20 at Carman Plaza
Open 7 Days a WeekMon - Sat 1100 am to 930 pmSun 400 pm to 900 pm
356-6878
No Registration Fee Includes Uniform
Family Tae Kwon Do Training After-Care Program busses directly from Guilderland Schools
2563 Western Ave ~ Guilderland Park Place Plaza ~ Just east of Candy Kraft
wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
690-1269
The UPS Store 1971 Western Avenue Albany (Guilderland)
Next to Hewittrsquos Garden Center
5184526085 M-F8-6 Sat8-4
Call for Extended Holiday Hours
wwwstore0917theupsstorecom0917htm
Donrsquot forget to make your 2012 Custom Family
Photo Calendar Just give us 13 of your favorite photos and wersquoll give you a calendar yoursquoll cherish long after the year is over Copyright restrictions apply
One Coupon per Customer Exp 13112
6 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Happy Holidays I am again urging you all to support your locally owned busi-
ness be they in the mall or through a web-site It looks as if people are doing this if you have been to Robinsons Hardware or Ta-Da they are packed And there are lots of great DEALS TOO
Lots of good deals for health insurance too-For the first year in several many rates for plans that the chamber offers are going down in price Our HMO plan and EPO plan have only gone up 3 and yes many of your tran-sition (mix between co-pay plan and small deductible) and high deductible plans will go down for 2012 Our lowest plan is a high deductible plan (the old major medical) and is only $104 a month
The Chamber is excited to announce that through our group tour com-pany Celtic Tours we are offering a trip to Tuscany Italy in 2012 The trip is an eight day trip where you stay in one beautiful villa and do day trips to Rome Florence San Giminiani and Siena a wine tasting and much more The chamber member price of just $2500 includes air daily bus trips all taxes and transfers admissions and tours a wine tasting a Tuscan feast a villa dinner all breakfasts the overnights at the villa and more It really is all inclusive The community price is $2700 still a great deal and a sweet Christmas present
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Fri Jan 6 ndashThe State of the Town with Town Supervisor Runion Guil-derland School Superintendant Wiles SUNY Albany VP of Facilities John Giarrusso and Library Director Randall Location to be determined- $5-
Holiday Party-Wed Dec 7 530-730-CM Fox Design Center 2390 West-ern Ave Guilderland Join us at CM Foxrsquos 6000 square foot design center for our holiday bash with cooking demonstrations in the model kitchen a DJ chocolate fountain and holiday vendors $10 members $20 non-members
Wed Jan 18 530-7 pm-A Different Mixer at Different Drummers Kitchen Cooking Demos in the demo kitchen and lots of very cool products$10 members $20 non-members
Rsvp for all events at wwwguilderlandchambercomcalendar
Have a great holiday slow down and enjoy your family and home
Kathy Burbank
President Guilderland Chamber of Commerce
Big Enough to Serve Small Enough to Care
ph456-6611
f456-6690
message from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE2050 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-6611 bull wwwguilderlandchambercom
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$795Ziti Linguini or Ravioli
Served with Soup or Salad
Choice of Meatballs or
SausageChoice of Alfredo or
Garlic amp Oil $100 Extra
$7Ziti Linguini or R
Mondayrsquos
Pasta Night
$795Chicken Eggplant or
Haddock Parm
Manicotti or Stuffed Shells
Served with Soup or Salad
Pasta
$7
Wednesdayrsquos
Parm Night
$129516 oz NY Strip Steak
Served with Soup or Salad
Choice of Pasta or Potato
20 oz Draft Beer or Glass of Wine(Domestic Beer or House Wine)
$12
Tuesdayrsquos
Steak Night
Specials are Dine-In Only
7 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Deep Tissue Massage bull Myofascial Releasebull Hot Stone Massage bull CranioSacral Therapy
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Western Turnpike GolfSign up for your 2012 Golf Membership at Western Turnpike Golf
Course by December 15 2011 and receive huge discounts
Wersquore giving you three diff erent options
to pay your 2012 golf membership If
you pay by December 15 2011 you will
receive the Early-Early Bird Discount
(2011 Early Bird Rates) To receive the
2012 Early Bird Discount please have
your fee submitted by February 1 2012
After February 1 2012 regular member-
ship rates will apply
Rates and application available online at
wwwwesternturnpikecommembershiphtm
Questions Call the Pro Shop at 456-0786 or Guilderland Parks amp
Recreation at 456-3150
Call 518-209-2568
bullVirus and Spyware removal bullPC Maintenance and Tune ups bullNetworking for Home and Office bullWired and Wireless bullCustom Purchasing Builds and Setups bull Repairs and Upgrades bullAssure Your Privacy and Online Security bullGreen disposal of old recyclable equipment bullFully InsuredhelliphelliphelliphelliphellipAnd Much Morehellip
Make us your IT Department no matter how small or how great your technology needs
Wersquoll come to you ndash Commercial and Residential Visit us on the web at
wwwxpertpcservicescomFor more information special offers tips amp discounts
Reasonable rates dependable friendly prompt quality service and everything explained in plain English
Xpert Computer Services
Repair Recover Resolve
Wishes You a Joyous Holiday Season
wwwTheInnTowncom
InnTOWN Holidays
Get a $1500 Gift Certificatewhen you spend $5900 or more
Use it for your next visit or as a Gift
Pre-Holiday Special
20 OFF Dinner Gift Certificates
Tuesday and WednesdayBOGO - Buy One Get One Half OffChicken Tilapia or InnTOWN Steak$200 Bud Coors Yuengling Bottles
Thursday
Half-Price Burgers
Friday
$300 Martinis Appetizers
Saturday and Sunday
Mixed Grill $1895
(Steak Shrimp and Chicken)
Celebrate New Yearrsquos Eve with Us anda Succulent Prime Rib Special Only
$2195 Regular Menu Also Available
InnTown Parties - Smart Easy Fun
Better - for up to 150 persons
11 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Thursday December 1-31stOn Display at the Guilderland Public Library---Joan Hihn Photo Exhibit of her work during regular business hours
Saturday December 10Town of Guilderland Park and Rec bus trip to NYC Depart from Crossgates Commons at 7am and return 10pm $38 pp prepaid Contact Linda at 456-3150 for details and availability
Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Best Book Sale at Guilderland Public Library from 10am to 4pm
Savor the Spice of Life with Chef Shaw Rabadi of BFS Book signing and demo from 12-230pm at the Guilderland Public Library For details and availability call the Library at 456-2400
Old Songs presents Nowell Sing We Clear featuring John Roberts Tony Barrand Fred Breunig and Andy Davis 3pm at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church 142 Maple Ave Altamont Tickets $20 Call 765-2815 for details
Sunday December 11Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Thursday December 15ldquoGluten Free for the Holidaysrdquo presented by Registered Dietician Linda Crowley from 7-8pm at the Guilderland YMCA Learn about checking labels and cooking delicious gluten-free recipes for the holidays Free to members $5 for guests
Sunday December 18Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert and Reception at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 2-4pm Call the Library for details 456-2400
Thursday December 29TWiin Dance Party at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 7-815pm Come try the latest version of Just Dance for the Wii dressed in your party best Open to ldquotweensrdquo in grades 3-6 Register with Youth Services 456-2400 x9
Please e-mail your community events to
kristinourtownemarketingcom
COMMUNITY CALENDARCOMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS OF EVENTS
Christ the KingEarly Childhood Center20 Sumpter Ave
Albany NY 12203
456-5400
Nursery Program - 3 year olds
Pre-K Program - 4 year olds
Childcare Services for 3amp4 year
olds offered 730 am-530 pm
Join us in our enriched classrooms designed
to nurture your childrsquos
imagination
For more information 456-5400
ctkececgmailcom
wwwctkparishorg
NOW ENROLLING
IN ALL PROGRAMS
12 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage
services in the Capital District for the past 18 years A NYS real estate broker
and general certifi ed real estate appraiser Kevin received an undergraduate
degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at
Albany He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters Kevin can
be reached in the offi ce at 518-861-7016
wwwClancyRealEstatecom
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us
and 2011 is almost in the books I hope you had
a fantastic Thanksgiving and are looking forward
to sharing the upcoming holidays with family and
friends Despite all the media hype on how bad the
real estate market is homes are still be bought and
sold in the Capital Region As I look back on the 100+-
homes sales I will be involved with by year end 2011 I
realized how blessed we have been 2011 has turned
out to be our best year ever and I just wanted to take
a moment to say Thank You Guilderland
However as I reviewed our completed transactions
during the past year one thing struck me Many
many many of our clients that we sold homes for sold
because they had to not because they wanted to
Often the reasons included divorce job loss illness
or job relocation These were clients that would have
kept their homes if possible but had to sell due to
circumstances beyond their control In retrospect
I realized we often benefi ted from the misfortune
of others that felt the pain of the economy in 2011
which is not the reason we are in business
So here is my proposal If you fi nd yourself in a situation
where you are selling a home because you have to
not because you want to call us We will sell the home
of one person (randomly chosen if we receive more
than one request by 13012) for free Thatrsquos right
absolutely no charge Here is the fi ne print we must
legitimately determine at our sole discretion that
you are selling due to a situation beyond your control
such as job loss illness etc If we determine this to be
the case we will sell your home for free This is not a
gimmick where we dump you in the Multiple Listing
Service and forget about you You will receive the
exact same 89 point marketing plan that our paying
clients receive including our proprietary Internet
system professional photography and home staging
that has made us one of the top residential real estate
fi rms in the Capital Region It is simply our way of
saying thank you and doing the right thing in a tough
economy during a season that is focused on giving
So if you have to sell your home call us at 1-800-448-
7016 Ext 5555 for a confi dential 24 hour recorded
description of what you need to do Have an
absolutely fabulous Holiday Season
from CLANCY REAL ESTATE1977 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 861-7016 bull wwwclancyrealestatecom
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LOCAL REAL ESTATE EXPERT OFFERS TO SELL
YOUR HOME FOR FREE
13 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
2050 Western Avenue (Star Plaza) bull Guilderland bull 608-54102050 WeWestern AvAvevenue (S(Star Plazazaa) bull Guilder and bull 608land bull 608 4--54100Mon-Fri 11am-3pm amp 430pm-9pm bull Sat Noon-3pm amp 430pm - 9pmMon-Fri 11am-3pm amp 430pm-9pm bull Sat Noon-3pmpm amp 430pm-9pm bull Sat Noon-3pm amp 430pmamp 430pm 9p- 9pmm
wwwSageBistroGuilderlandcom
$5 offany lunch
purchaseof $30 or more
Sage Bistro
Guilderland bull 608-5410With this coupon One coupon per
table Not valid with other offers
Offer expires 123011
$10 offany Dinner
purchaseof $30 or more
Sage Bistro
Guilderland bull 608-5410With this coupon One coupon per
table Not valid with other offers
Offer expires 123011
Featuring Chef Joseph Solimon formerly of the Hidden Cafe
TUESDAYS
35 OFFBOTTLES OF WINE
THURSDAYS
$16STEAK
Voted
BEST New Restaurant
in Metrolands
Best Of
Holiday Wish ListsCome on in and fill out a Wish List Leave us a few names to contact
and well make sure the gift givers know you have a list with us
14 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
Give the Gift of Good Health
This Year
10 OFFAll Holiday Gift Certifi cates
A New Beginning Fitness518-701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
15 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages
Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 FREEPrivate or Group Lesson
(Introductory Offer Only)
Offer Expires 33112
Do you know someone who has difficulty with stairs
Please call at your convenience to schedule your FREE in-home consultation
17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
Scavenger Hunt questions will be available
Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
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from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
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Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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notes from the SUPERVISORrsquoS OFFICE
As we approach the holiday season and all the
hurries and activity I want to take a few moments
to request that all our residents be especially conscious
of their neighbors as they move around Town at this
busy time of year Please be careful as you drive or
walk all of us can make safety a primary concern at this
special time of the year
With the winter season ready to descend upon us our
residents should remember the seasonal recreational
opportunities that we off er in Guilderlandrsquos parks While
the ground is bare the extensive trails in Tawasentha
Park the Winter Recreation Area and the Community
Gardens are available for hiking When snow coats the
ground the same trails are available for snowshoeing
and ungroomed cross country skiing while sledding
is enjoyed by many at the Winter Recreation Area
Groomed trails for cross-country skiing are available
when weather permits at Western Turnpike Golf Course
Limited amounts of rental equipment are available
Please contact the Parks and Recreation Offi ce
at 456-3150 for information on what specifi c activities
and equipment are available on any given day
Guilderlandrsquos Western Turnpike Golf Course will be
off ering a nice gift opportunity this Christmas season
2012 season memberships will be available at a special
discounted rate for those who pay their membership
fees by December 15 2011 This ldquoearly-bird specialrdquo
represents an extra discount in addition to the normal
discount off ered for membership fees paid by February
1 Total savings amount to a reduction of nearly 20
off regular seasonal membership rates Please call the
Parks Offi ce at 456-3150 for more information or go to
the Western Turnpike Golf Course page on our website
wwwtownofguilderlandorg for more information on
this program and for a downloadable membership
application
The economic issues that have plagued our nation
our state and our region for the past several years
have created a
large number of
varied issues for our
residents The Town
of Guilderland has
worked diligently
throughout this
challenging period to
continue to provide
essential services
without adding to
the tax burden of
our residents Careful
controls over expenses have been accompanied by the
ongoing review of ways in which Town departments
can work together to increase the effi ciency of Town
operations without compromising the effi cient delivery
of services We have also worked with both unionized
and non-unionized Town employees to participate in
our eff orts and as a result there will once again be
no cost-of-living increases provided to Guilderland
employees in 2012 Further certain positions in the
Town workforce have been changed from full-year
to seasonal status These eff orts have combined to
produce positive results and Guilderland will enter
2012 with a Town budget in place that maintains a
strong program of municipal services while once again
requiring no increase in the general Town tax rate
The holiday season is a special time of year for
Guilderland residents of all backgrounds and
traditions Whatever the variety of celebration in your
own household I would like to take this opportunity to
express to you on behalf of all the Townrsquos employees
and elected offi cials my sincere good wishes to all
Guilderland families for a safe and enjoyable holiday
season as well as a New Year ahead that will bring
happiness and success to all
Kenneth Runion Town Supervisor
5209 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 356-1980 bull wwwtownofguilderlandorg
Visit us at Carpenter Commons2568 Western Ave Guilderland NY
(518) 355-3008infonew-ishcom
shop new-ishfor holiday gifts choose something new
choose something that looks new amp package it elegantly
choose something ldquoretrordquo or particularly suited to the recipient
Donna KellyQuick Books Consultant
Payroll and Bookkeeping Services
Phone (518) 368-4959
email dkelly1101aolcom
DME BusinessSolutions LLC Tawasentha Mud Mania
Awesome Kids amp Adult
Obstacle Course amp Fun Run
Save the Date Saturday June 16 2012(Registration will begin in
January 2012)
5 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
FullEspresso
Bar
2 Free Egg Rolls or Cheese Wontons
with purchase of $1599 or moreCannot be combined with any other offer
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Free Large Wonton Soup or 2 Liter Sodawith purchase of $2099 or more
Cannot be combined with any other offer Limited Time Offer
Free Small Chicken or Pork Fried Rice or Lo Mein
with purchase of $2599 or moreCannot be combined with any other offer
Limited Time Offer
Free General Tsorsquos Chicken or Sesame Chicken or
Chicken Teriyaki on a Stickwith purchase of $3499 or more
Cannot be combined with any other offer Limited Time Offer
bull Thai Dishesbull Diet Mealsbull Brown Rice Always Availablebull All Chicken Dishes White Meat
3770 Carman RoadGuilderland NY 12303
Off Route 146 and Route 20 at Carman Plaza
Open 7 Days a WeekMon - Sat 1100 am to 930 pmSun 400 pm to 900 pm
356-6878
No Registration Fee Includes Uniform
Family Tae Kwon Do Training After-Care Program busses directly from Guilderland Schools
2563 Western Ave ~ Guilderland Park Place Plaza ~ Just east of Candy Kraft
wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
690-1269
The UPS Store 1971 Western Avenue Albany (Guilderland)
Next to Hewittrsquos Garden Center
5184526085 M-F8-6 Sat8-4
Call for Extended Holiday Hours
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Happy Holidays I am again urging you all to support your locally owned busi-
ness be they in the mall or through a web-site It looks as if people are doing this if you have been to Robinsons Hardware or Ta-Da they are packed And there are lots of great DEALS TOO
Lots of good deals for health insurance too-For the first year in several many rates for plans that the chamber offers are going down in price Our HMO plan and EPO plan have only gone up 3 and yes many of your tran-sition (mix between co-pay plan and small deductible) and high deductible plans will go down for 2012 Our lowest plan is a high deductible plan (the old major medical) and is only $104 a month
The Chamber is excited to announce that through our group tour com-pany Celtic Tours we are offering a trip to Tuscany Italy in 2012 The trip is an eight day trip where you stay in one beautiful villa and do day trips to Rome Florence San Giminiani and Siena a wine tasting and much more The chamber member price of just $2500 includes air daily bus trips all taxes and transfers admissions and tours a wine tasting a Tuscan feast a villa dinner all breakfasts the overnights at the villa and more It really is all inclusive The community price is $2700 still a great deal and a sweet Christmas present
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Fri Jan 6 ndashThe State of the Town with Town Supervisor Runion Guil-derland School Superintendant Wiles SUNY Albany VP of Facilities John Giarrusso and Library Director Randall Location to be determined- $5-
Holiday Party-Wed Dec 7 530-730-CM Fox Design Center 2390 West-ern Ave Guilderland Join us at CM Foxrsquos 6000 square foot design center for our holiday bash with cooking demonstrations in the model kitchen a DJ chocolate fountain and holiday vendors $10 members $20 non-members
Wed Jan 18 530-7 pm-A Different Mixer at Different Drummers Kitchen Cooking Demos in the demo kitchen and lots of very cool products$10 members $20 non-members
Rsvp for all events at wwwguilderlandchambercomcalendar
Have a great holiday slow down and enjoy your family and home
Kathy Burbank
President Guilderland Chamber of Commerce
Big Enough to Serve Small Enough to Care
ph456-6611
f456-6690
message from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE2050 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-6611 bull wwwguilderlandchambercom
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$795Ziti Linguini or Ravioli
Served with Soup or Salad
Choice of Meatballs or
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Pasta Night
$795Chicken Eggplant or
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Manicotti or Stuffed Shells
Served with Soup or Salad
Pasta
$7
Wednesdayrsquos
Parm Night
$129516 oz NY Strip Steak
Served with Soup or Salad
Choice of Pasta or Potato
20 oz Draft Beer or Glass of Wine(Domestic Beer or House Wine)
$12
Tuesdayrsquos
Steak Night
Specials are Dine-In Only
7 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
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After February 1 2012 regular member-
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Questions Call the Pro Shop at 456-0786 or Guilderland Parks amp
Recreation at 456-3150
Call 518-209-2568
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Wishes You a Joyous Holiday Season
wwwTheInnTowncom
InnTOWN Holidays
Get a $1500 Gift Certificatewhen you spend $5900 or more
Use it for your next visit or as a Gift
Pre-Holiday Special
20 OFF Dinner Gift Certificates
Tuesday and WednesdayBOGO - Buy One Get One Half OffChicken Tilapia or InnTOWN Steak$200 Bud Coors Yuengling Bottles
Thursday
Half-Price Burgers
Friday
$300 Martinis Appetizers
Saturday and Sunday
Mixed Grill $1895
(Steak Shrimp and Chicken)
Celebrate New Yearrsquos Eve with Us anda Succulent Prime Rib Special Only
$2195 Regular Menu Also Available
InnTown Parties - Smart Easy Fun
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11 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Thursday December 1-31stOn Display at the Guilderland Public Library---Joan Hihn Photo Exhibit of her work during regular business hours
Saturday December 10Town of Guilderland Park and Rec bus trip to NYC Depart from Crossgates Commons at 7am and return 10pm $38 pp prepaid Contact Linda at 456-3150 for details and availability
Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Best Book Sale at Guilderland Public Library from 10am to 4pm
Savor the Spice of Life with Chef Shaw Rabadi of BFS Book signing and demo from 12-230pm at the Guilderland Public Library For details and availability call the Library at 456-2400
Old Songs presents Nowell Sing We Clear featuring John Roberts Tony Barrand Fred Breunig and Andy Davis 3pm at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church 142 Maple Ave Altamont Tickets $20 Call 765-2815 for details
Sunday December 11Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Thursday December 15ldquoGluten Free for the Holidaysrdquo presented by Registered Dietician Linda Crowley from 7-8pm at the Guilderland YMCA Learn about checking labels and cooking delicious gluten-free recipes for the holidays Free to members $5 for guests
Sunday December 18Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert and Reception at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 2-4pm Call the Library for details 456-2400
Thursday December 29TWiin Dance Party at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 7-815pm Come try the latest version of Just Dance for the Wii dressed in your party best Open to ldquotweensrdquo in grades 3-6 Register with Youth Services 456-2400 x9
Please e-mail your community events to
kristinourtownemarketingcom
COMMUNITY CALENDARCOMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS OF EVENTS
Christ the KingEarly Childhood Center20 Sumpter Ave
Albany NY 12203
456-5400
Nursery Program - 3 year olds
Pre-K Program - 4 year olds
Childcare Services for 3amp4 year
olds offered 730 am-530 pm
Join us in our enriched classrooms designed
to nurture your childrsquos
imagination
For more information 456-5400
ctkececgmailcom
wwwctkparishorg
NOW ENROLLING
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12 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage
services in the Capital District for the past 18 years A NYS real estate broker
and general certifi ed real estate appraiser Kevin received an undergraduate
degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at
Albany He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters Kevin can
be reached in the offi ce at 518-861-7016
wwwClancyRealEstatecom
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us
and 2011 is almost in the books I hope you had
a fantastic Thanksgiving and are looking forward
to sharing the upcoming holidays with family and
friends Despite all the media hype on how bad the
real estate market is homes are still be bought and
sold in the Capital Region As I look back on the 100+-
homes sales I will be involved with by year end 2011 I
realized how blessed we have been 2011 has turned
out to be our best year ever and I just wanted to take
a moment to say Thank You Guilderland
However as I reviewed our completed transactions
during the past year one thing struck me Many
many many of our clients that we sold homes for sold
because they had to not because they wanted to
Often the reasons included divorce job loss illness
or job relocation These were clients that would have
kept their homes if possible but had to sell due to
circumstances beyond their control In retrospect
I realized we often benefi ted from the misfortune
of others that felt the pain of the economy in 2011
which is not the reason we are in business
So here is my proposal If you fi nd yourself in a situation
where you are selling a home because you have to
not because you want to call us We will sell the home
of one person (randomly chosen if we receive more
than one request by 13012) for free Thatrsquos right
absolutely no charge Here is the fi ne print we must
legitimately determine at our sole discretion that
you are selling due to a situation beyond your control
such as job loss illness etc If we determine this to be
the case we will sell your home for free This is not a
gimmick where we dump you in the Multiple Listing
Service and forget about you You will receive the
exact same 89 point marketing plan that our paying
clients receive including our proprietary Internet
system professional photography and home staging
that has made us one of the top residential real estate
fi rms in the Capital Region It is simply our way of
saying thank you and doing the right thing in a tough
economy during a season that is focused on giving
So if you have to sell your home call us at 1-800-448-
7016 Ext 5555 for a confi dential 24 hour recorded
description of what you need to do Have an
absolutely fabulous Holiday Season
from CLANCY REAL ESTATE1977 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 861-7016 bull wwwclancyrealestatecom
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13 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
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TUESDAYS
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Holiday Wish ListsCome on in and fill out a Wish List Leave us a few names to contact
and well make sure the gift givers know you have a list with us
14 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
Give the Gift of Good Health
This Year
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15 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages
Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 FREEPrivate or Group Lesson
(Introductory Offer Only)
Offer Expires 33112
Do you know someone who has difficulty with stairs
Please call at your convenience to schedule your FREE in-home consultation
17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
Scavenger Hunt questions will be available
Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
George W FruehDiscount Home Heating Oil
Kerosene - Diesel FuelCall for Todayrsquos Prices
and Fall Fill Up SpecialsBuy for cash and SAVE bull Budget plans available
Service Any Day Any Time436-1050
18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
average American until April 12 this year to
earn enough to pay 2011 income taxes
This year aim to be above average Start by
evaluating whether you can benefit from
tax-smart investing strategies such as
Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
Keep in mind that tax implications should only be one consideration when making investment decisions not the driving factor
Be Tax-smart with Your Investments
Call or visit today to learn more about
these investing strategies
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
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Doctor on site every day
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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notes from the SUPERVISORrsquoS OFFICE
As we approach the holiday season and all the
hurries and activity I want to take a few moments
to request that all our residents be especially conscious
of their neighbors as they move around Town at this
busy time of year Please be careful as you drive or
walk all of us can make safety a primary concern at this
special time of the year
With the winter season ready to descend upon us our
residents should remember the seasonal recreational
opportunities that we off er in Guilderlandrsquos parks While
the ground is bare the extensive trails in Tawasentha
Park the Winter Recreation Area and the Community
Gardens are available for hiking When snow coats the
ground the same trails are available for snowshoeing
and ungroomed cross country skiing while sledding
is enjoyed by many at the Winter Recreation Area
Groomed trails for cross-country skiing are available
when weather permits at Western Turnpike Golf Course
Limited amounts of rental equipment are available
Please contact the Parks and Recreation Offi ce
at 456-3150 for information on what specifi c activities
and equipment are available on any given day
Guilderlandrsquos Western Turnpike Golf Course will be
off ering a nice gift opportunity this Christmas season
2012 season memberships will be available at a special
discounted rate for those who pay their membership
fees by December 15 2011 This ldquoearly-bird specialrdquo
represents an extra discount in addition to the normal
discount off ered for membership fees paid by February
1 Total savings amount to a reduction of nearly 20
off regular seasonal membership rates Please call the
Parks Offi ce at 456-3150 for more information or go to
the Western Turnpike Golf Course page on our website
wwwtownofguilderlandorg for more information on
this program and for a downloadable membership
application
The economic issues that have plagued our nation
our state and our region for the past several years
have created a
large number of
varied issues for our
residents The Town
of Guilderland has
worked diligently
throughout this
challenging period to
continue to provide
essential services
without adding to
the tax burden of
our residents Careful
controls over expenses have been accompanied by the
ongoing review of ways in which Town departments
can work together to increase the effi ciency of Town
operations without compromising the effi cient delivery
of services We have also worked with both unionized
and non-unionized Town employees to participate in
our eff orts and as a result there will once again be
no cost-of-living increases provided to Guilderland
employees in 2012 Further certain positions in the
Town workforce have been changed from full-year
to seasonal status These eff orts have combined to
produce positive results and Guilderland will enter
2012 with a Town budget in place that maintains a
strong program of municipal services while once again
requiring no increase in the general Town tax rate
The holiday season is a special time of year for
Guilderland residents of all backgrounds and
traditions Whatever the variety of celebration in your
own household I would like to take this opportunity to
express to you on behalf of all the Townrsquos employees
and elected offi cials my sincere good wishes to all
Guilderland families for a safe and enjoyable holiday
season as well as a New Year ahead that will bring
happiness and success to all
Kenneth Runion Town Supervisor
5209 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 356-1980 bull wwwtownofguilderlandorg
Visit us at Carpenter Commons2568 Western Ave Guilderland NY
(518) 355-3008infonew-ishcom
shop new-ishfor holiday gifts choose something new
choose something that looks new amp package it elegantly
choose something ldquoretrordquo or particularly suited to the recipient
Donna KellyQuick Books Consultant
Payroll and Bookkeeping Services
Phone (518) 368-4959
email dkelly1101aolcom
DME BusinessSolutions LLC Tawasentha Mud Mania
Awesome Kids amp Adult
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Save the Date Saturday June 16 2012(Registration will begin in
January 2012)
5 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
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bull Thai Dishesbull Diet Mealsbull Brown Rice Always Availablebull All Chicken Dishes White Meat
3770 Carman RoadGuilderland NY 12303
Off Route 146 and Route 20 at Carman Plaza
Open 7 Days a WeekMon - Sat 1100 am to 930 pmSun 400 pm to 900 pm
356-6878
No Registration Fee Includes Uniform
Family Tae Kwon Do Training After-Care Program busses directly from Guilderland Schools
2563 Western Ave ~ Guilderland Park Place Plaza ~ Just east of Candy Kraft
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690-1269
The UPS Store 1971 Western Avenue Albany (Guilderland)
Next to Hewittrsquos Garden Center
5184526085 M-F8-6 Sat8-4
Call for Extended Holiday Hours
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Happy Holidays I am again urging you all to support your locally owned busi-
ness be they in the mall or through a web-site It looks as if people are doing this if you have been to Robinsons Hardware or Ta-Da they are packed And there are lots of great DEALS TOO
Lots of good deals for health insurance too-For the first year in several many rates for plans that the chamber offers are going down in price Our HMO plan and EPO plan have only gone up 3 and yes many of your tran-sition (mix between co-pay plan and small deductible) and high deductible plans will go down for 2012 Our lowest plan is a high deductible plan (the old major medical) and is only $104 a month
The Chamber is excited to announce that through our group tour com-pany Celtic Tours we are offering a trip to Tuscany Italy in 2012 The trip is an eight day trip where you stay in one beautiful villa and do day trips to Rome Florence San Giminiani and Siena a wine tasting and much more The chamber member price of just $2500 includes air daily bus trips all taxes and transfers admissions and tours a wine tasting a Tuscan feast a villa dinner all breakfasts the overnights at the villa and more It really is all inclusive The community price is $2700 still a great deal and a sweet Christmas present
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Fri Jan 6 ndashThe State of the Town with Town Supervisor Runion Guil-derland School Superintendant Wiles SUNY Albany VP of Facilities John Giarrusso and Library Director Randall Location to be determined- $5-
Holiday Party-Wed Dec 7 530-730-CM Fox Design Center 2390 West-ern Ave Guilderland Join us at CM Foxrsquos 6000 square foot design center for our holiday bash with cooking demonstrations in the model kitchen a DJ chocolate fountain and holiday vendors $10 members $20 non-members
Wed Jan 18 530-7 pm-A Different Mixer at Different Drummers Kitchen Cooking Demos in the demo kitchen and lots of very cool products$10 members $20 non-members
Rsvp for all events at wwwguilderlandchambercomcalendar
Have a great holiday slow down and enjoy your family and home
Kathy Burbank
President Guilderland Chamber of Commerce
Big Enough to Serve Small Enough to Care
ph456-6611
f456-6690
message from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE2050 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-6611 bull wwwguilderlandchambercom
rrs
$795Ziti Linguini or Ravioli
Served with Soup or Salad
Choice of Meatballs or
SausageChoice of Alfredo or
Garlic amp Oil $100 Extra
$7Ziti Linguini or R
Mondayrsquos
Pasta Night
$795Chicken Eggplant or
Haddock Parm
Manicotti or Stuffed Shells
Served with Soup or Salad
Pasta
$7
Wednesdayrsquos
Parm Night
$129516 oz NY Strip Steak
Served with Soup or Salad
Choice of Pasta or Potato
20 oz Draft Beer or Glass of Wine(Domestic Beer or House Wine)
$12
Tuesdayrsquos
Steak Night
Specials are Dine-In Only
7 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
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Western Turnpike GolfSign up for your 2012 Golf Membership at Western Turnpike Golf
Course by December 15 2011 and receive huge discounts
Wersquore giving you three diff erent options
to pay your 2012 golf membership If
you pay by December 15 2011 you will
receive the Early-Early Bird Discount
(2011 Early Bird Rates) To receive the
2012 Early Bird Discount please have
your fee submitted by February 1 2012
After February 1 2012 regular member-
ship rates will apply
Rates and application available online at
wwwwesternturnpikecommembershiphtm
Questions Call the Pro Shop at 456-0786 or Guilderland Parks amp
Recreation at 456-3150
Call 518-209-2568
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wwwTheInnTowncom
InnTOWN Holidays
Get a $1500 Gift Certificatewhen you spend $5900 or more
Use it for your next visit or as a Gift
Pre-Holiday Special
20 OFF Dinner Gift Certificates
Tuesday and WednesdayBOGO - Buy One Get One Half OffChicken Tilapia or InnTOWN Steak$200 Bud Coors Yuengling Bottles
Thursday
Half-Price Burgers
Friday
$300 Martinis Appetizers
Saturday and Sunday
Mixed Grill $1895
(Steak Shrimp and Chicken)
Celebrate New Yearrsquos Eve with Us anda Succulent Prime Rib Special Only
$2195 Regular Menu Also Available
InnTown Parties - Smart Easy Fun
Better - for up to 150 persons
11 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Thursday December 1-31stOn Display at the Guilderland Public Library---Joan Hihn Photo Exhibit of her work during regular business hours
Saturday December 10Town of Guilderland Park and Rec bus trip to NYC Depart from Crossgates Commons at 7am and return 10pm $38 pp prepaid Contact Linda at 456-3150 for details and availability
Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Best Book Sale at Guilderland Public Library from 10am to 4pm
Savor the Spice of Life with Chef Shaw Rabadi of BFS Book signing and demo from 12-230pm at the Guilderland Public Library For details and availability call the Library at 456-2400
Old Songs presents Nowell Sing We Clear featuring John Roberts Tony Barrand Fred Breunig and Andy Davis 3pm at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church 142 Maple Ave Altamont Tickets $20 Call 765-2815 for details
Sunday December 11Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Thursday December 15ldquoGluten Free for the Holidaysrdquo presented by Registered Dietician Linda Crowley from 7-8pm at the Guilderland YMCA Learn about checking labels and cooking delicious gluten-free recipes for the holidays Free to members $5 for guests
Sunday December 18Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert and Reception at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 2-4pm Call the Library for details 456-2400
Thursday December 29TWiin Dance Party at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 7-815pm Come try the latest version of Just Dance for the Wii dressed in your party best Open to ldquotweensrdquo in grades 3-6 Register with Youth Services 456-2400 x9
Please e-mail your community events to
kristinourtownemarketingcom
COMMUNITY CALENDARCOMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS OF EVENTS
Christ the KingEarly Childhood Center20 Sumpter Ave
Albany NY 12203
456-5400
Nursery Program - 3 year olds
Pre-K Program - 4 year olds
Childcare Services for 3amp4 year
olds offered 730 am-530 pm
Join us in our enriched classrooms designed
to nurture your childrsquos
imagination
For more information 456-5400
ctkececgmailcom
wwwctkparishorg
NOW ENROLLING
IN ALL PROGRAMS
12 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage
services in the Capital District for the past 18 years A NYS real estate broker
and general certifi ed real estate appraiser Kevin received an undergraduate
degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at
Albany He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters Kevin can
be reached in the offi ce at 518-861-7016
wwwClancyRealEstatecom
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us
and 2011 is almost in the books I hope you had
a fantastic Thanksgiving and are looking forward
to sharing the upcoming holidays with family and
friends Despite all the media hype on how bad the
real estate market is homes are still be bought and
sold in the Capital Region As I look back on the 100+-
homes sales I will be involved with by year end 2011 I
realized how blessed we have been 2011 has turned
out to be our best year ever and I just wanted to take
a moment to say Thank You Guilderland
However as I reviewed our completed transactions
during the past year one thing struck me Many
many many of our clients that we sold homes for sold
because they had to not because they wanted to
Often the reasons included divorce job loss illness
or job relocation These were clients that would have
kept their homes if possible but had to sell due to
circumstances beyond their control In retrospect
I realized we often benefi ted from the misfortune
of others that felt the pain of the economy in 2011
which is not the reason we are in business
So here is my proposal If you fi nd yourself in a situation
where you are selling a home because you have to
not because you want to call us We will sell the home
of one person (randomly chosen if we receive more
than one request by 13012) for free Thatrsquos right
absolutely no charge Here is the fi ne print we must
legitimately determine at our sole discretion that
you are selling due to a situation beyond your control
such as job loss illness etc If we determine this to be
the case we will sell your home for free This is not a
gimmick where we dump you in the Multiple Listing
Service and forget about you You will receive the
exact same 89 point marketing plan that our paying
clients receive including our proprietary Internet
system professional photography and home staging
that has made us one of the top residential real estate
fi rms in the Capital Region It is simply our way of
saying thank you and doing the right thing in a tough
economy during a season that is focused on giving
So if you have to sell your home call us at 1-800-448-
7016 Ext 5555 for a confi dential 24 hour recorded
description of what you need to do Have an
absolutely fabulous Holiday Season
from CLANCY REAL ESTATE1977 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 861-7016 bull wwwclancyrealestatecom
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Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
Give the Gift of Good Health
This Year
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from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages
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17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
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Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
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Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
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from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
4 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
notes from the SUPERVISORrsquoS OFFICE
As we approach the holiday season and all the
hurries and activity I want to take a few moments
to request that all our residents be especially conscious
of their neighbors as they move around Town at this
busy time of year Please be careful as you drive or
walk all of us can make safety a primary concern at this
special time of the year
With the winter season ready to descend upon us our
residents should remember the seasonal recreational
opportunities that we off er in Guilderlandrsquos parks While
the ground is bare the extensive trails in Tawasentha
Park the Winter Recreation Area and the Community
Gardens are available for hiking When snow coats the
ground the same trails are available for snowshoeing
and ungroomed cross country skiing while sledding
is enjoyed by many at the Winter Recreation Area
Groomed trails for cross-country skiing are available
when weather permits at Western Turnpike Golf Course
Limited amounts of rental equipment are available
Please contact the Parks and Recreation Offi ce
at 456-3150 for information on what specifi c activities
and equipment are available on any given day
Guilderlandrsquos Western Turnpike Golf Course will be
off ering a nice gift opportunity this Christmas season
2012 season memberships will be available at a special
discounted rate for those who pay their membership
fees by December 15 2011 This ldquoearly-bird specialrdquo
represents an extra discount in addition to the normal
discount off ered for membership fees paid by February
1 Total savings amount to a reduction of nearly 20
off regular seasonal membership rates Please call the
Parks Offi ce at 456-3150 for more information or go to
the Western Turnpike Golf Course page on our website
wwwtownofguilderlandorg for more information on
this program and for a downloadable membership
application
The economic issues that have plagued our nation
our state and our region for the past several years
have created a
large number of
varied issues for our
residents The Town
of Guilderland has
worked diligently
throughout this
challenging period to
continue to provide
essential services
without adding to
the tax burden of
our residents Careful
controls over expenses have been accompanied by the
ongoing review of ways in which Town departments
can work together to increase the effi ciency of Town
operations without compromising the effi cient delivery
of services We have also worked with both unionized
and non-unionized Town employees to participate in
our eff orts and as a result there will once again be
no cost-of-living increases provided to Guilderland
employees in 2012 Further certain positions in the
Town workforce have been changed from full-year
to seasonal status These eff orts have combined to
produce positive results and Guilderland will enter
2012 with a Town budget in place that maintains a
strong program of municipal services while once again
requiring no increase in the general Town tax rate
The holiday season is a special time of year for
Guilderland residents of all backgrounds and
traditions Whatever the variety of celebration in your
own household I would like to take this opportunity to
express to you on behalf of all the Townrsquos employees
and elected offi cials my sincere good wishes to all
Guilderland families for a safe and enjoyable holiday
season as well as a New Year ahead that will bring
happiness and success to all
Kenneth Runion Town Supervisor
5209 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 356-1980 bull wwwtownofguilderlandorg
Visit us at Carpenter Commons2568 Western Ave Guilderland NY
(518) 355-3008infonew-ishcom
shop new-ishfor holiday gifts choose something new
choose something that looks new amp package it elegantly
choose something ldquoretrordquo or particularly suited to the recipient
Donna KellyQuick Books Consultant
Payroll and Bookkeeping Services
Phone (518) 368-4959
email dkelly1101aolcom
DME BusinessSolutions LLC Tawasentha Mud Mania
Awesome Kids amp Adult
Obstacle Course amp Fun Run
Save the Date Saturday June 16 2012(Registration will begin in
January 2012)
5 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
FullEspresso
Bar
2 Free Egg Rolls or Cheese Wontons
with purchase of $1599 or moreCannot be combined with any other offer
Limited Time Offer
Free Large Wonton Soup or 2 Liter Sodawith purchase of $2099 or more
Cannot be combined with any other offer Limited Time Offer
Free Small Chicken or Pork Fried Rice or Lo Mein
with purchase of $2599 or moreCannot be combined with any other offer
Limited Time Offer
Free General Tsorsquos Chicken or Sesame Chicken or
Chicken Teriyaki on a Stickwith purchase of $3499 or more
Cannot be combined with any other offer Limited Time Offer
bull Thai Dishesbull Diet Mealsbull Brown Rice Always Availablebull All Chicken Dishes White Meat
3770 Carman RoadGuilderland NY 12303
Off Route 146 and Route 20 at Carman Plaza
Open 7 Days a WeekMon - Sat 1100 am to 930 pmSun 400 pm to 900 pm
356-6878
No Registration Fee Includes Uniform
Family Tae Kwon Do Training After-Care Program busses directly from Guilderland Schools
2563 Western Ave ~ Guilderland Park Place Plaza ~ Just east of Candy Kraft
wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
690-1269
The UPS Store 1971 Western Avenue Albany (Guilderland)
Next to Hewittrsquos Garden Center
5184526085 M-F8-6 Sat8-4
Call for Extended Holiday Hours
wwwstore0917theupsstorecom0917htm
Donrsquot forget to make your 2012 Custom Family
Photo Calendar Just give us 13 of your favorite photos and wersquoll give you a calendar yoursquoll cherish long after the year is over Copyright restrictions apply
One Coupon per Customer Exp 13112
6 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Happy Holidays I am again urging you all to support your locally owned busi-
ness be they in the mall or through a web-site It looks as if people are doing this if you have been to Robinsons Hardware or Ta-Da they are packed And there are lots of great DEALS TOO
Lots of good deals for health insurance too-For the first year in several many rates for plans that the chamber offers are going down in price Our HMO plan and EPO plan have only gone up 3 and yes many of your tran-sition (mix between co-pay plan and small deductible) and high deductible plans will go down for 2012 Our lowest plan is a high deductible plan (the old major medical) and is only $104 a month
The Chamber is excited to announce that through our group tour com-pany Celtic Tours we are offering a trip to Tuscany Italy in 2012 The trip is an eight day trip where you stay in one beautiful villa and do day trips to Rome Florence San Giminiani and Siena a wine tasting and much more The chamber member price of just $2500 includes air daily bus trips all taxes and transfers admissions and tours a wine tasting a Tuscan feast a villa dinner all breakfasts the overnights at the villa and more It really is all inclusive The community price is $2700 still a great deal and a sweet Christmas present
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Fri Jan 6 ndashThe State of the Town with Town Supervisor Runion Guil-derland School Superintendant Wiles SUNY Albany VP of Facilities John Giarrusso and Library Director Randall Location to be determined- $5-
Holiday Party-Wed Dec 7 530-730-CM Fox Design Center 2390 West-ern Ave Guilderland Join us at CM Foxrsquos 6000 square foot design center for our holiday bash with cooking demonstrations in the model kitchen a DJ chocolate fountain and holiday vendors $10 members $20 non-members
Wed Jan 18 530-7 pm-A Different Mixer at Different Drummers Kitchen Cooking Demos in the demo kitchen and lots of very cool products$10 members $20 non-members
Rsvp for all events at wwwguilderlandchambercomcalendar
Have a great holiday slow down and enjoy your family and home
Kathy Burbank
President Guilderland Chamber of Commerce
Big Enough to Serve Small Enough to Care
ph456-6611
f456-6690
message from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE2050 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-6611 bull wwwguilderlandchambercom
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$795Ziti Linguini or Ravioli
Served with Soup or Salad
Choice of Meatballs or
SausageChoice of Alfredo or
Garlic amp Oil $100 Extra
$7Ziti Linguini or R
Mondayrsquos
Pasta Night
$795Chicken Eggplant or
Haddock Parm
Manicotti or Stuffed Shells
Served with Soup or Salad
Pasta
$7
Wednesdayrsquos
Parm Night
$129516 oz NY Strip Steak
Served with Soup or Salad
Choice of Pasta or Potato
20 oz Draft Beer or Glass of Wine(Domestic Beer or House Wine)
$12
Tuesdayrsquos
Steak Night
Specials are Dine-In Only
7 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
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Western Turnpike GolfSign up for your 2012 Golf Membership at Western Turnpike Golf
Course by December 15 2011 and receive huge discounts
Wersquore giving you three diff erent options
to pay your 2012 golf membership If
you pay by December 15 2011 you will
receive the Early-Early Bird Discount
(2011 Early Bird Rates) To receive the
2012 Early Bird Discount please have
your fee submitted by February 1 2012
After February 1 2012 regular member-
ship rates will apply
Rates and application available online at
wwwwesternturnpikecommembershiphtm
Questions Call the Pro Shop at 456-0786 or Guilderland Parks amp
Recreation at 456-3150
Call 518-209-2568
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Wishes You a Joyous Holiday Season
wwwTheInnTowncom
InnTOWN Holidays
Get a $1500 Gift Certificatewhen you spend $5900 or more
Use it for your next visit or as a Gift
Pre-Holiday Special
20 OFF Dinner Gift Certificates
Tuesday and WednesdayBOGO - Buy One Get One Half OffChicken Tilapia or InnTOWN Steak$200 Bud Coors Yuengling Bottles
Thursday
Half-Price Burgers
Friday
$300 Martinis Appetizers
Saturday and Sunday
Mixed Grill $1895
(Steak Shrimp and Chicken)
Celebrate New Yearrsquos Eve with Us anda Succulent Prime Rib Special Only
$2195 Regular Menu Also Available
InnTown Parties - Smart Easy Fun
Better - for up to 150 persons
11 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Thursday December 1-31stOn Display at the Guilderland Public Library---Joan Hihn Photo Exhibit of her work during regular business hours
Saturday December 10Town of Guilderland Park and Rec bus trip to NYC Depart from Crossgates Commons at 7am and return 10pm $38 pp prepaid Contact Linda at 456-3150 for details and availability
Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Best Book Sale at Guilderland Public Library from 10am to 4pm
Savor the Spice of Life with Chef Shaw Rabadi of BFS Book signing and demo from 12-230pm at the Guilderland Public Library For details and availability call the Library at 456-2400
Old Songs presents Nowell Sing We Clear featuring John Roberts Tony Barrand Fred Breunig and Andy Davis 3pm at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church 142 Maple Ave Altamont Tickets $20 Call 765-2815 for details
Sunday December 11Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Thursday December 15ldquoGluten Free for the Holidaysrdquo presented by Registered Dietician Linda Crowley from 7-8pm at the Guilderland YMCA Learn about checking labels and cooking delicious gluten-free recipes for the holidays Free to members $5 for guests
Sunday December 18Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert and Reception at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 2-4pm Call the Library for details 456-2400
Thursday December 29TWiin Dance Party at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 7-815pm Come try the latest version of Just Dance for the Wii dressed in your party best Open to ldquotweensrdquo in grades 3-6 Register with Youth Services 456-2400 x9
Please e-mail your community events to
kristinourtownemarketingcom
COMMUNITY CALENDARCOMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS OF EVENTS
Christ the KingEarly Childhood Center20 Sumpter Ave
Albany NY 12203
456-5400
Nursery Program - 3 year olds
Pre-K Program - 4 year olds
Childcare Services for 3amp4 year
olds offered 730 am-530 pm
Join us in our enriched classrooms designed
to nurture your childrsquos
imagination
For more information 456-5400
ctkececgmailcom
wwwctkparishorg
NOW ENROLLING
IN ALL PROGRAMS
12 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage
services in the Capital District for the past 18 years A NYS real estate broker
and general certifi ed real estate appraiser Kevin received an undergraduate
degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at
Albany He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters Kevin can
be reached in the offi ce at 518-861-7016
wwwClancyRealEstatecom
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us
and 2011 is almost in the books I hope you had
a fantastic Thanksgiving and are looking forward
to sharing the upcoming holidays with family and
friends Despite all the media hype on how bad the
real estate market is homes are still be bought and
sold in the Capital Region As I look back on the 100+-
homes sales I will be involved with by year end 2011 I
realized how blessed we have been 2011 has turned
out to be our best year ever and I just wanted to take
a moment to say Thank You Guilderland
However as I reviewed our completed transactions
during the past year one thing struck me Many
many many of our clients that we sold homes for sold
because they had to not because they wanted to
Often the reasons included divorce job loss illness
or job relocation These were clients that would have
kept their homes if possible but had to sell due to
circumstances beyond their control In retrospect
I realized we often benefi ted from the misfortune
of others that felt the pain of the economy in 2011
which is not the reason we are in business
So here is my proposal If you fi nd yourself in a situation
where you are selling a home because you have to
not because you want to call us We will sell the home
of one person (randomly chosen if we receive more
than one request by 13012) for free Thatrsquos right
absolutely no charge Here is the fi ne print we must
legitimately determine at our sole discretion that
you are selling due to a situation beyond your control
such as job loss illness etc If we determine this to be
the case we will sell your home for free This is not a
gimmick where we dump you in the Multiple Listing
Service and forget about you You will receive the
exact same 89 point marketing plan that our paying
clients receive including our proprietary Internet
system professional photography and home staging
that has made us one of the top residential real estate
fi rms in the Capital Region It is simply our way of
saying thank you and doing the right thing in a tough
economy during a season that is focused on giving
So if you have to sell your home call us at 1-800-448-
7016 Ext 5555 for a confi dential 24 hour recorded
description of what you need to do Have an
absolutely fabulous Holiday Season
from CLANCY REAL ESTATE1977 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 861-7016 bull wwwclancyrealestatecom
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LOCAL REAL ESTATE EXPERT OFFERS TO SELL
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13 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
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Featuring Chef Joseph Solimon formerly of the Hidden Cafe
TUESDAYS
35 OFFBOTTLES OF WINE
THURSDAYS
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Best Of
Holiday Wish ListsCome on in and fill out a Wish List Leave us a few names to contact
and well make sure the gift givers know you have a list with us
14 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
Give the Gift of Good Health
This Year
10 OFFAll Holiday Gift Certifi cates
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15 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages
Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 FREEPrivate or Group Lesson
(Introductory Offer Only)
Offer Expires 33112
Do you know someone who has difficulty with stairs
Please call at your convenience to schedule your FREE in-home consultation
17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
Scavenger Hunt questions will be available
Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
George W FruehDiscount Home Heating Oil
Kerosene - Diesel FuelCall for Todayrsquos Prices
and Fall Fill Up SpecialsBuy for cash and SAVE bull Budget plans available
Service Any Day Any Time436-1050
18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
average American until April 12 this year to
earn enough to pay 2011 income taxes
This year aim to be above average Start by
evaluating whether you can benefit from
tax-smart investing strategies such as
Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
Keep in mind that tax implications should only be one consideration when making investment decisions not the driving factor
Be Tax-smart with Your Investments
Call or visit today to learn more about
these investing strategies
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1789 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203518-862-9755
1593 Central Ave just 2 blocks from Wolf Rd
456-7922 Visit albanyeditcom
THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMORIES Gift Ideas to DVD
Old Family Films Wedding Videos
35mm Slides Baby Growing Up
PictureMusic Keepsake Precious VHS Tapes
Gift Certificates And so much more
20 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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Enrolling Infants Toddlers Preschoolers
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You simply cannot do better
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183 Schoolhouse Road
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
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Happy Holidays I am again urging you all to support your locally owned busi-
ness be they in the mall or through a web-site It looks as if people are doing this if you have been to Robinsons Hardware or Ta-Da they are packed And there are lots of great DEALS TOO
Lots of good deals for health insurance too-For the first year in several many rates for plans that the chamber offers are going down in price Our HMO plan and EPO plan have only gone up 3 and yes many of your tran-sition (mix between co-pay plan and small deductible) and high deductible plans will go down for 2012 Our lowest plan is a high deductible plan (the old major medical) and is only $104 a month
The Chamber is excited to announce that through our group tour com-pany Celtic Tours we are offering a trip to Tuscany Italy in 2012 The trip is an eight day trip where you stay in one beautiful villa and do day trips to Rome Florence San Giminiani and Siena a wine tasting and much more The chamber member price of just $2500 includes air daily bus trips all taxes and transfers admissions and tours a wine tasting a Tuscan feast a villa dinner all breakfasts the overnights at the villa and more It really is all inclusive The community price is $2700 still a great deal and a sweet Christmas present
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Fri Jan 6 ndashThe State of the Town with Town Supervisor Runion Guil-derland School Superintendant Wiles SUNY Albany VP of Facilities John Giarrusso and Library Director Randall Location to be determined- $5-
Holiday Party-Wed Dec 7 530-730-CM Fox Design Center 2390 West-ern Ave Guilderland Join us at CM Foxrsquos 6000 square foot design center for our holiday bash with cooking demonstrations in the model kitchen a DJ chocolate fountain and holiday vendors $10 members $20 non-members
Wed Jan 18 530-7 pm-A Different Mixer at Different Drummers Kitchen Cooking Demos in the demo kitchen and lots of very cool products$10 members $20 non-members
Rsvp for all events at wwwguilderlandchambercomcalendar
Have a great holiday slow down and enjoy your family and home
Kathy Burbank
President Guilderland Chamber of Commerce
Big Enough to Serve Small Enough to Care
ph456-6611
f456-6690
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Call 518-209-2568
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11 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Thursday December 1-31stOn Display at the Guilderland Public Library---Joan Hihn Photo Exhibit of her work during regular business hours
Saturday December 10Town of Guilderland Park and Rec bus trip to NYC Depart from Crossgates Commons at 7am and return 10pm $38 pp prepaid Contact Linda at 456-3150 for details and availability
Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Best Book Sale at Guilderland Public Library from 10am to 4pm
Savor the Spice of Life with Chef Shaw Rabadi of BFS Book signing and demo from 12-230pm at the Guilderland Public Library For details and availability call the Library at 456-2400
Old Songs presents Nowell Sing We Clear featuring John Roberts Tony Barrand Fred Breunig and Andy Davis 3pm at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church 142 Maple Ave Altamont Tickets $20 Call 765-2815 for details
Sunday December 11Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Thursday December 15ldquoGluten Free for the Holidaysrdquo presented by Registered Dietician Linda Crowley from 7-8pm at the Guilderland YMCA Learn about checking labels and cooking delicious gluten-free recipes for the holidays Free to members $5 for guests
Sunday December 18Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert and Reception at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 2-4pm Call the Library for details 456-2400
Thursday December 29TWiin Dance Party at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 7-815pm Come try the latest version of Just Dance for the Wii dressed in your party best Open to ldquotweensrdquo in grades 3-6 Register with Youth Services 456-2400 x9
Please e-mail your community events to
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COMMUNITY CALENDARCOMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS OF EVENTS
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Albany NY 12203
456-5400
Nursery Program - 3 year olds
Pre-K Program - 4 year olds
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Join us in our enriched classrooms designed
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12 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage
services in the Capital District for the past 18 years A NYS real estate broker
and general certifi ed real estate appraiser Kevin received an undergraduate
degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at
Albany He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters Kevin can
be reached in the offi ce at 518-861-7016
wwwClancyRealEstatecom
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us
and 2011 is almost in the books I hope you had
a fantastic Thanksgiving and are looking forward
to sharing the upcoming holidays with family and
friends Despite all the media hype on how bad the
real estate market is homes are still be bought and
sold in the Capital Region As I look back on the 100+-
homes sales I will be involved with by year end 2011 I
realized how blessed we have been 2011 has turned
out to be our best year ever and I just wanted to take
a moment to say Thank You Guilderland
However as I reviewed our completed transactions
during the past year one thing struck me Many
many many of our clients that we sold homes for sold
because they had to not because they wanted to
Often the reasons included divorce job loss illness
or job relocation These were clients that would have
kept their homes if possible but had to sell due to
circumstances beyond their control In retrospect
I realized we often benefi ted from the misfortune
of others that felt the pain of the economy in 2011
which is not the reason we are in business
So here is my proposal If you fi nd yourself in a situation
where you are selling a home because you have to
not because you want to call us We will sell the home
of one person (randomly chosen if we receive more
than one request by 13012) for free Thatrsquos right
absolutely no charge Here is the fi ne print we must
legitimately determine at our sole discretion that
you are selling due to a situation beyond your control
such as job loss illness etc If we determine this to be
the case we will sell your home for free This is not a
gimmick where we dump you in the Multiple Listing
Service and forget about you You will receive the
exact same 89 point marketing plan that our paying
clients receive including our proprietary Internet
system professional photography and home staging
that has made us one of the top residential real estate
fi rms in the Capital Region It is simply our way of
saying thank you and doing the right thing in a tough
economy during a season that is focused on giving
So if you have to sell your home call us at 1-800-448-
7016 Ext 5555 for a confi dential 24 hour recorded
description of what you need to do Have an
absolutely fabulous Holiday Season
from CLANCY REAL ESTATE1977 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 861-7016 bull wwwclancyrealestatecom
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14 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
Give the Gift of Good Health
This Year
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from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
AllSquare Wealth works with each of our clients to develop a comprehensive financial plan Our financial
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basis
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
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AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages
Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 FREEPrivate or Group Lesson
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Do you know someone who has difficulty with stairs
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17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
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Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
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18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
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Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
6 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Happy Holidays I am again urging you all to support your locally owned busi-
ness be they in the mall or through a web-site It looks as if people are doing this if you have been to Robinsons Hardware or Ta-Da they are packed And there are lots of great DEALS TOO
Lots of good deals for health insurance too-For the first year in several many rates for plans that the chamber offers are going down in price Our HMO plan and EPO plan have only gone up 3 and yes many of your tran-sition (mix between co-pay plan and small deductible) and high deductible plans will go down for 2012 Our lowest plan is a high deductible plan (the old major medical) and is only $104 a month
The Chamber is excited to announce that through our group tour com-pany Celtic Tours we are offering a trip to Tuscany Italy in 2012 The trip is an eight day trip where you stay in one beautiful villa and do day trips to Rome Florence San Giminiani and Siena a wine tasting and much more The chamber member price of just $2500 includes air daily bus trips all taxes and transfers admissions and tours a wine tasting a Tuscan feast a villa dinner all breakfasts the overnights at the villa and more It really is all inclusive The community price is $2700 still a great deal and a sweet Christmas present
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Fri Jan 6 ndashThe State of the Town with Town Supervisor Runion Guil-derland School Superintendant Wiles SUNY Albany VP of Facilities John Giarrusso and Library Director Randall Location to be determined- $5-
Holiday Party-Wed Dec 7 530-730-CM Fox Design Center 2390 West-ern Ave Guilderland Join us at CM Foxrsquos 6000 square foot design center for our holiday bash with cooking demonstrations in the model kitchen a DJ chocolate fountain and holiday vendors $10 members $20 non-members
Wed Jan 18 530-7 pm-A Different Mixer at Different Drummers Kitchen Cooking Demos in the demo kitchen and lots of very cool products$10 members $20 non-members
Rsvp for all events at wwwguilderlandchambercomcalendar
Have a great holiday slow down and enjoy your family and home
Kathy Burbank
President Guilderland Chamber of Commerce
Big Enough to Serve Small Enough to Care
ph456-6611
f456-6690
message from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE2050 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-6611 bull wwwguilderlandchambercom
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11 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Thursday December 1-31stOn Display at the Guilderland Public Library---Joan Hihn Photo Exhibit of her work during regular business hours
Saturday December 10Town of Guilderland Park and Rec bus trip to NYC Depart from Crossgates Commons at 7am and return 10pm $38 pp prepaid Contact Linda at 456-3150 for details and availability
Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Best Book Sale at Guilderland Public Library from 10am to 4pm
Savor the Spice of Life with Chef Shaw Rabadi of BFS Book signing and demo from 12-230pm at the Guilderland Public Library For details and availability call the Library at 456-2400
Old Songs presents Nowell Sing We Clear featuring John Roberts Tony Barrand Fred Breunig and Andy Davis 3pm at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church 142 Maple Ave Altamont Tickets $20 Call 765-2815 for details
Sunday December 11Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Thursday December 15ldquoGluten Free for the Holidaysrdquo presented by Registered Dietician Linda Crowley from 7-8pm at the Guilderland YMCA Learn about checking labels and cooking delicious gluten-free recipes for the holidays Free to members $5 for guests
Sunday December 18Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert and Reception at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 2-4pm Call the Library for details 456-2400
Thursday December 29TWiin Dance Party at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 7-815pm Come try the latest version of Just Dance for the Wii dressed in your party best Open to ldquotweensrdquo in grades 3-6 Register with Youth Services 456-2400 x9
Please e-mail your community events to
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456-5400
Nursery Program - 3 year olds
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Join us in our enriched classrooms designed
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12 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage
services in the Capital District for the past 18 years A NYS real estate broker
and general certifi ed real estate appraiser Kevin received an undergraduate
degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at
Albany He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters Kevin can
be reached in the offi ce at 518-861-7016
wwwClancyRealEstatecom
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us
and 2011 is almost in the books I hope you had
a fantastic Thanksgiving and are looking forward
to sharing the upcoming holidays with family and
friends Despite all the media hype on how bad the
real estate market is homes are still be bought and
sold in the Capital Region As I look back on the 100+-
homes sales I will be involved with by year end 2011 I
realized how blessed we have been 2011 has turned
out to be our best year ever and I just wanted to take
a moment to say Thank You Guilderland
However as I reviewed our completed transactions
during the past year one thing struck me Many
many many of our clients that we sold homes for sold
because they had to not because they wanted to
Often the reasons included divorce job loss illness
or job relocation These were clients that would have
kept their homes if possible but had to sell due to
circumstances beyond their control In retrospect
I realized we often benefi ted from the misfortune
of others that felt the pain of the economy in 2011
which is not the reason we are in business
So here is my proposal If you fi nd yourself in a situation
where you are selling a home because you have to
not because you want to call us We will sell the home
of one person (randomly chosen if we receive more
than one request by 13012) for free Thatrsquos right
absolutely no charge Here is the fi ne print we must
legitimately determine at our sole discretion that
you are selling due to a situation beyond your control
such as job loss illness etc If we determine this to be
the case we will sell your home for free This is not a
gimmick where we dump you in the Multiple Listing
Service and forget about you You will receive the
exact same 89 point marketing plan that our paying
clients receive including our proprietary Internet
system professional photography and home staging
that has made us one of the top residential real estate
fi rms in the Capital Region It is simply our way of
saying thank you and doing the right thing in a tough
economy during a season that is focused on giving
So if you have to sell your home call us at 1-800-448-
7016 Ext 5555 for a confi dential 24 hour recorded
description of what you need to do Have an
absolutely fabulous Holiday Season
from CLANCY REAL ESTATE1977 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 861-7016 bull wwwclancyrealestatecom
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14 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
Give the Gift of Good Health
This Year
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15 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages
Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 FREEPrivate or Group Lesson
(Introductory Offer Only)
Offer Expires 33112
Do you know someone who has difficulty with stairs
Please call at your convenience to schedule your FREE in-home consultation
17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
Scavenger Hunt questions will be available
Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
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18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
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This year aim to be above average Start by
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tax-smart investing strategies such as
Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
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Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
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Thursday December 1-31stOn Display at the Guilderland Public Library---Joan Hihn Photo Exhibit of her work during regular business hours
Saturday December 10Town of Guilderland Park and Rec bus trip to NYC Depart from Crossgates Commons at 7am and return 10pm $38 pp prepaid Contact Linda at 456-3150 for details and availability
Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Best Book Sale at Guilderland Public Library from 10am to 4pm
Savor the Spice of Life with Chef Shaw Rabadi of BFS Book signing and demo from 12-230pm at the Guilderland Public Library For details and availability call the Library at 456-2400
Old Songs presents Nowell Sing We Clear featuring John Roberts Tony Barrand Fred Breunig and Andy Davis 3pm at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church 142 Maple Ave Altamont Tickets $20 Call 765-2815 for details
Sunday December 11Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Thursday December 15ldquoGluten Free for the Holidaysrdquo presented by Registered Dietician Linda Crowley from 7-8pm at the Guilderland YMCA Learn about checking labels and cooking delicious gluten-free recipes for the holidays Free to members $5 for guests
Sunday December 18Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert and Reception at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 2-4pm Call the Library for details 456-2400
Thursday December 29TWiin Dance Party at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 7-815pm Come try the latest version of Just Dance for the Wii dressed in your party best Open to ldquotweensrdquo in grades 3-6 Register with Youth Services 456-2400 x9
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Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage
services in the Capital District for the past 18 years A NYS real estate broker
and general certifi ed real estate appraiser Kevin received an undergraduate
degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at
Albany He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters Kevin can
be reached in the offi ce at 518-861-7016
wwwClancyRealEstatecom
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us
and 2011 is almost in the books I hope you had
a fantastic Thanksgiving and are looking forward
to sharing the upcoming holidays with family and
friends Despite all the media hype on how bad the
real estate market is homes are still be bought and
sold in the Capital Region As I look back on the 100+-
homes sales I will be involved with by year end 2011 I
realized how blessed we have been 2011 has turned
out to be our best year ever and I just wanted to take
a moment to say Thank You Guilderland
However as I reviewed our completed transactions
during the past year one thing struck me Many
many many of our clients that we sold homes for sold
because they had to not because they wanted to
Often the reasons included divorce job loss illness
or job relocation These were clients that would have
kept their homes if possible but had to sell due to
circumstances beyond their control In retrospect
I realized we often benefi ted from the misfortune
of others that felt the pain of the economy in 2011
which is not the reason we are in business
So here is my proposal If you fi nd yourself in a situation
where you are selling a home because you have to
not because you want to call us We will sell the home
of one person (randomly chosen if we receive more
than one request by 13012) for free Thatrsquos right
absolutely no charge Here is the fi ne print we must
legitimately determine at our sole discretion that
you are selling due to a situation beyond your control
such as job loss illness etc If we determine this to be
the case we will sell your home for free This is not a
gimmick where we dump you in the Multiple Listing
Service and forget about you You will receive the
exact same 89 point marketing plan that our paying
clients receive including our proprietary Internet
system professional photography and home staging
that has made us one of the top residential real estate
fi rms in the Capital Region It is simply our way of
saying thank you and doing the right thing in a tough
economy during a season that is focused on giving
So if you have to sell your home call us at 1-800-448-
7016 Ext 5555 for a confi dential 24 hour recorded
description of what you need to do Have an
absolutely fabulous Holiday Season
from CLANCY REAL ESTATE1977 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 861-7016 bull wwwclancyrealestatecom
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14 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
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from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
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17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
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Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
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from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
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Questions Call the Pro Shop at 456-0786 or Guilderland Parks amp
Recreation at 456-3150
Call 518-209-2568
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$300 Martinis Appetizers
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11 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Thursday December 1-31stOn Display at the Guilderland Public Library---Joan Hihn Photo Exhibit of her work during regular business hours
Saturday December 10Town of Guilderland Park and Rec bus trip to NYC Depart from Crossgates Commons at 7am and return 10pm $38 pp prepaid Contact Linda at 456-3150 for details and availability
Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Best Book Sale at Guilderland Public Library from 10am to 4pm
Savor the Spice of Life with Chef Shaw Rabadi of BFS Book signing and demo from 12-230pm at the Guilderland Public Library For details and availability call the Library at 456-2400
Old Songs presents Nowell Sing We Clear featuring John Roberts Tony Barrand Fred Breunig and Andy Davis 3pm at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church 142 Maple Ave Altamont Tickets $20 Call 765-2815 for details
Sunday December 11Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Thursday December 15ldquoGluten Free for the Holidaysrdquo presented by Registered Dietician Linda Crowley from 7-8pm at the Guilderland YMCA Learn about checking labels and cooking delicious gluten-free recipes for the holidays Free to members $5 for guests
Sunday December 18Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert and Reception at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 2-4pm Call the Library for details 456-2400
Thursday December 29TWiin Dance Party at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 7-815pm Come try the latest version of Just Dance for the Wii dressed in your party best Open to ldquotweensrdquo in grades 3-6 Register with Youth Services 456-2400 x9
Please e-mail your community events to
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456-5400
Nursery Program - 3 year olds
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For more information 456-5400
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12 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage
services in the Capital District for the past 18 years A NYS real estate broker
and general certifi ed real estate appraiser Kevin received an undergraduate
degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at
Albany He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters Kevin can
be reached in the offi ce at 518-861-7016
wwwClancyRealEstatecom
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us
and 2011 is almost in the books I hope you had
a fantastic Thanksgiving and are looking forward
to sharing the upcoming holidays with family and
friends Despite all the media hype on how bad the
real estate market is homes are still be bought and
sold in the Capital Region As I look back on the 100+-
homes sales I will be involved with by year end 2011 I
realized how blessed we have been 2011 has turned
out to be our best year ever and I just wanted to take
a moment to say Thank You Guilderland
However as I reviewed our completed transactions
during the past year one thing struck me Many
many many of our clients that we sold homes for sold
because they had to not because they wanted to
Often the reasons included divorce job loss illness
or job relocation These were clients that would have
kept their homes if possible but had to sell due to
circumstances beyond their control In retrospect
I realized we often benefi ted from the misfortune
of others that felt the pain of the economy in 2011
which is not the reason we are in business
So here is my proposal If you fi nd yourself in a situation
where you are selling a home because you have to
not because you want to call us We will sell the home
of one person (randomly chosen if we receive more
than one request by 13012) for free Thatrsquos right
absolutely no charge Here is the fi ne print we must
legitimately determine at our sole discretion that
you are selling due to a situation beyond your control
such as job loss illness etc If we determine this to be
the case we will sell your home for free This is not a
gimmick where we dump you in the Multiple Listing
Service and forget about you You will receive the
exact same 89 point marketing plan that our paying
clients receive including our proprietary Internet
system professional photography and home staging
that has made us one of the top residential real estate
fi rms in the Capital Region It is simply our way of
saying thank you and doing the right thing in a tough
economy during a season that is focused on giving
So if you have to sell your home call us at 1-800-448-
7016 Ext 5555 for a confi dential 24 hour recorded
description of what you need to do Have an
absolutely fabulous Holiday Season
from CLANCY REAL ESTATE1977 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 861-7016 bull wwwclancyrealestatecom
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13 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
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14 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
Give the Gift of Good Health
This Year
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15 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages
Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 FREEPrivate or Group Lesson
(Introductory Offer Only)
Offer Expires 33112
Do you know someone who has difficulty with stairs
Please call at your convenience to schedule your FREE in-home consultation
17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
Scavenger Hunt questions will be available
Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
George W FruehDiscount Home Heating Oil
Kerosene - Diesel FuelCall for Todayrsquos Prices
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18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
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Thursday December 1-31stOn Display at the Guilderland Public Library---Joan Hihn Photo Exhibit of her work during regular business hours
Saturday December 10Town of Guilderland Park and Rec bus trip to NYC Depart from Crossgates Commons at 7am and return 10pm $38 pp prepaid Contact Linda at 456-3150 for details and availability
Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Best Book Sale at Guilderland Public Library from 10am to 4pm
Savor the Spice of Life with Chef Shaw Rabadi of BFS Book signing and demo from 12-230pm at the Guilderland Public Library For details and availability call the Library at 456-2400
Old Songs presents Nowell Sing We Clear featuring John Roberts Tony Barrand Fred Breunig and Andy Davis 3pm at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church 142 Maple Ave Altamont Tickets $20 Call 765-2815 for details
Sunday December 11Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Thursday December 15ldquoGluten Free for the Holidaysrdquo presented by Registered Dietician Linda Crowley from 7-8pm at the Guilderland YMCA Learn about checking labels and cooking delicious gluten-free recipes for the holidays Free to members $5 for guests
Sunday December 18Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert and Reception at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 2-4pm Call the Library for details 456-2400
Thursday December 29TWiin Dance Party at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 7-815pm Come try the latest version of Just Dance for the Wii dressed in your party best Open to ldquotweensrdquo in grades 3-6 Register with Youth Services 456-2400 x9
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456-5400
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Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage
services in the Capital District for the past 18 years A NYS real estate broker
and general certifi ed real estate appraiser Kevin received an undergraduate
degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at
Albany He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters Kevin can
be reached in the offi ce at 518-861-7016
wwwClancyRealEstatecom
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us
and 2011 is almost in the books I hope you had
a fantastic Thanksgiving and are looking forward
to sharing the upcoming holidays with family and
friends Despite all the media hype on how bad the
real estate market is homes are still be bought and
sold in the Capital Region As I look back on the 100+-
homes sales I will be involved with by year end 2011 I
realized how blessed we have been 2011 has turned
out to be our best year ever and I just wanted to take
a moment to say Thank You Guilderland
However as I reviewed our completed transactions
during the past year one thing struck me Many
many many of our clients that we sold homes for sold
because they had to not because they wanted to
Often the reasons included divorce job loss illness
or job relocation These were clients that would have
kept their homes if possible but had to sell due to
circumstances beyond their control In retrospect
I realized we often benefi ted from the misfortune
of others that felt the pain of the economy in 2011
which is not the reason we are in business
So here is my proposal If you fi nd yourself in a situation
where you are selling a home because you have to
not because you want to call us We will sell the home
of one person (randomly chosen if we receive more
than one request by 13012) for free Thatrsquos right
absolutely no charge Here is the fi ne print we must
legitimately determine at our sole discretion that
you are selling due to a situation beyond your control
such as job loss illness etc If we determine this to be
the case we will sell your home for free This is not a
gimmick where we dump you in the Multiple Listing
Service and forget about you You will receive the
exact same 89 point marketing plan that our paying
clients receive including our proprietary Internet
system professional photography and home staging
that has made us one of the top residential real estate
fi rms in the Capital Region It is simply our way of
saying thank you and doing the right thing in a tough
economy during a season that is focused on giving
So if you have to sell your home call us at 1-800-448-
7016 Ext 5555 for a confi dential 24 hour recorded
description of what you need to do Have an
absolutely fabulous Holiday Season
from CLANCY REAL ESTATE1977 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 861-7016 bull wwwclancyrealestatecom
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Holiday Wish ListsCome on in and fill out a Wish List Leave us a few names to contact
and well make sure the gift givers know you have a list with us
14 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
Give the Gift of Good Health
This Year
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15 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages
Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 FREEPrivate or Group Lesson
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Do you know someone who has difficulty with stairs
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17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
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18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
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Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
10 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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Questions Call the Pro Shop at 456-0786 or Guilderland Parks amp
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11 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Thursday December 1-31stOn Display at the Guilderland Public Library---Joan Hihn Photo Exhibit of her work during regular business hours
Saturday December 10Town of Guilderland Park and Rec bus trip to NYC Depart from Crossgates Commons at 7am and return 10pm $38 pp prepaid Contact Linda at 456-3150 for details and availability
Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Best Book Sale at Guilderland Public Library from 10am to 4pm
Savor the Spice of Life with Chef Shaw Rabadi of BFS Book signing and demo from 12-230pm at the Guilderland Public Library For details and availability call the Library at 456-2400
Old Songs presents Nowell Sing We Clear featuring John Roberts Tony Barrand Fred Breunig and Andy Davis 3pm at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church 142 Maple Ave Altamont Tickets $20 Call 765-2815 for details
Sunday December 11Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Thursday December 15ldquoGluten Free for the Holidaysrdquo presented by Registered Dietician Linda Crowley from 7-8pm at the Guilderland YMCA Learn about checking labels and cooking delicious gluten-free recipes for the holidays Free to members $5 for guests
Sunday December 18Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert and Reception at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 2-4pm Call the Library for details 456-2400
Thursday December 29TWiin Dance Party at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 7-815pm Come try the latest version of Just Dance for the Wii dressed in your party best Open to ldquotweensrdquo in grades 3-6 Register with Youth Services 456-2400 x9
Please e-mail your community events to
kristinourtownemarketingcom
COMMUNITY CALENDARCOMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS OF EVENTS
Christ the KingEarly Childhood Center20 Sumpter Ave
Albany NY 12203
456-5400
Nursery Program - 3 year olds
Pre-K Program - 4 year olds
Childcare Services for 3amp4 year
olds offered 730 am-530 pm
Join us in our enriched classrooms designed
to nurture your childrsquos
imagination
For more information 456-5400
ctkececgmailcom
wwwctkparishorg
NOW ENROLLING
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12 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage
services in the Capital District for the past 18 years A NYS real estate broker
and general certifi ed real estate appraiser Kevin received an undergraduate
degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at
Albany He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters Kevin can
be reached in the offi ce at 518-861-7016
wwwClancyRealEstatecom
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us
and 2011 is almost in the books I hope you had
a fantastic Thanksgiving and are looking forward
to sharing the upcoming holidays with family and
friends Despite all the media hype on how bad the
real estate market is homes are still be bought and
sold in the Capital Region As I look back on the 100+-
homes sales I will be involved with by year end 2011 I
realized how blessed we have been 2011 has turned
out to be our best year ever and I just wanted to take
a moment to say Thank You Guilderland
However as I reviewed our completed transactions
during the past year one thing struck me Many
many many of our clients that we sold homes for sold
because they had to not because they wanted to
Often the reasons included divorce job loss illness
or job relocation These were clients that would have
kept their homes if possible but had to sell due to
circumstances beyond their control In retrospect
I realized we often benefi ted from the misfortune
of others that felt the pain of the economy in 2011
which is not the reason we are in business
So here is my proposal If you fi nd yourself in a situation
where you are selling a home because you have to
not because you want to call us We will sell the home
of one person (randomly chosen if we receive more
than one request by 13012) for free Thatrsquos right
absolutely no charge Here is the fi ne print we must
legitimately determine at our sole discretion that
you are selling due to a situation beyond your control
such as job loss illness etc If we determine this to be
the case we will sell your home for free This is not a
gimmick where we dump you in the Multiple Listing
Service and forget about you You will receive the
exact same 89 point marketing plan that our paying
clients receive including our proprietary Internet
system professional photography and home staging
that has made us one of the top residential real estate
fi rms in the Capital Region It is simply our way of
saying thank you and doing the right thing in a tough
economy during a season that is focused on giving
So if you have to sell your home call us at 1-800-448-
7016 Ext 5555 for a confi dential 24 hour recorded
description of what you need to do Have an
absolutely fabulous Holiday Season
from CLANCY REAL ESTATE1977 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 861-7016 bull wwwclancyrealestatecom
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14 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
Give the Gift of Good Health
This Year
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15 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages
Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 FREEPrivate or Group Lesson
(Introductory Offer Only)
Offer Expires 33112
Do you know someone who has difficulty with stairs
Please call at your convenience to schedule your FREE in-home consultation
17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
Scavenger Hunt questions will be available
Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
George W FruehDiscount Home Heating Oil
Kerosene - Diesel FuelCall for Todayrsquos Prices
and Fall Fill Up SpecialsBuy for cash and SAVE bull Budget plans available
Service Any Day Any Time436-1050
18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
average American until April 12 this year to
earn enough to pay 2011 income taxes
This year aim to be above average Start by
evaluating whether you can benefit from
tax-smart investing strategies such as
Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
Keep in mind that tax implications should only be one consideration when making investment decisions not the driving factor
Be Tax-smart with Your Investments
Call or visit today to learn more about
these investing strategies
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1593 Central Ave just 2 blocks from Wolf Rd
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Gift Certificates And so much more
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
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Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
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11 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Thursday December 1-31stOn Display at the Guilderland Public Library---Joan Hihn Photo Exhibit of her work during regular business hours
Saturday December 10Town of Guilderland Park and Rec bus trip to NYC Depart from Crossgates Commons at 7am and return 10pm $38 pp prepaid Contact Linda at 456-3150 for details and availability
Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Best Book Sale at Guilderland Public Library from 10am to 4pm
Savor the Spice of Life with Chef Shaw Rabadi of BFS Book signing and demo from 12-230pm at the Guilderland Public Library For details and availability call the Library at 456-2400
Old Songs presents Nowell Sing We Clear featuring John Roberts Tony Barrand Fred Breunig and Andy Davis 3pm at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church 142 Maple Ave Altamont Tickets $20 Call 765-2815 for details
Sunday December 11Altamont Community Traditions (ACT) 10th Annual Victorian Holidays Celebration Musical performers Santa arrives by train Historical Homes tours ($) Beginning at 9am For more details call 861-5645
Thursday December 15ldquoGluten Free for the Holidaysrdquo presented by Registered Dietician Linda Crowley from 7-8pm at the Guilderland YMCA Learn about checking labels and cooking delicious gluten-free recipes for the holidays Free to members $5 for guests
Sunday December 18Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert and Reception at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 2-4pm Call the Library for details 456-2400
Thursday December 29TWiin Dance Party at the Guilderland Public Library Helderberg (Lg) Meeting Room from 7-815pm Come try the latest version of Just Dance for the Wii dressed in your party best Open to ldquotweensrdquo in grades 3-6 Register with Youth Services 456-2400 x9
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Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage
services in the Capital District for the past 18 years A NYS real estate broker
and general certifi ed real estate appraiser Kevin received an undergraduate
degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at
Albany He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters Kevin can
be reached in the offi ce at 518-861-7016
wwwClancyRealEstatecom
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us
and 2011 is almost in the books I hope you had
a fantastic Thanksgiving and are looking forward
to sharing the upcoming holidays with family and
friends Despite all the media hype on how bad the
real estate market is homes are still be bought and
sold in the Capital Region As I look back on the 100+-
homes sales I will be involved with by year end 2011 I
realized how blessed we have been 2011 has turned
out to be our best year ever and I just wanted to take
a moment to say Thank You Guilderland
However as I reviewed our completed transactions
during the past year one thing struck me Many
many many of our clients that we sold homes for sold
because they had to not because they wanted to
Often the reasons included divorce job loss illness
or job relocation These were clients that would have
kept their homes if possible but had to sell due to
circumstances beyond their control In retrospect
I realized we often benefi ted from the misfortune
of others that felt the pain of the economy in 2011
which is not the reason we are in business
So here is my proposal If you fi nd yourself in a situation
where you are selling a home because you have to
not because you want to call us We will sell the home
of one person (randomly chosen if we receive more
than one request by 13012) for free Thatrsquos right
absolutely no charge Here is the fi ne print we must
legitimately determine at our sole discretion that
you are selling due to a situation beyond your control
such as job loss illness etc If we determine this to be
the case we will sell your home for free This is not a
gimmick where we dump you in the Multiple Listing
Service and forget about you You will receive the
exact same 89 point marketing plan that our paying
clients receive including our proprietary Internet
system professional photography and home staging
that has made us one of the top residential real estate
fi rms in the Capital Region It is simply our way of
saying thank you and doing the right thing in a tough
economy during a season that is focused on giving
So if you have to sell your home call us at 1-800-448-
7016 Ext 5555 for a confi dential 24 hour recorded
description of what you need to do Have an
absolutely fabulous Holiday Season
from CLANCY REAL ESTATE1977 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 861-7016 bull wwwclancyrealestatecom
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14 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
Give the Gift of Good Health
This Year
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15 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages
Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 FREEPrivate or Group Lesson
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Do you know someone who has difficulty with stairs
Please call at your convenience to schedule your FREE in-home consultation
17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
Scavenger Hunt questions will be available
Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
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Kerosene - Diesel FuelCall for Todayrsquos Prices
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18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
average American until April 12 this year to
earn enough to pay 2011 income taxes
This year aim to be above average Start by
evaluating whether you can benefit from
tax-smart investing strategies such as
Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
Keep in mind that tax implications should only be one consideration when making investment decisions not the driving factor
Be Tax-smart with Your Investments
Call or visit today to learn more about
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
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In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
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DATED MATERIAL
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Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage
services in the Capital District for the past 18 years A NYS real estate broker
and general certifi ed real estate appraiser Kevin received an undergraduate
degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at
Albany He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters Kevin can
be reached in the offi ce at 518-861-7016
wwwClancyRealEstatecom
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us
and 2011 is almost in the books I hope you had
a fantastic Thanksgiving and are looking forward
to sharing the upcoming holidays with family and
friends Despite all the media hype on how bad the
real estate market is homes are still be bought and
sold in the Capital Region As I look back on the 100+-
homes sales I will be involved with by year end 2011 I
realized how blessed we have been 2011 has turned
out to be our best year ever and I just wanted to take
a moment to say Thank You Guilderland
However as I reviewed our completed transactions
during the past year one thing struck me Many
many many of our clients that we sold homes for sold
because they had to not because they wanted to
Often the reasons included divorce job loss illness
or job relocation These were clients that would have
kept their homes if possible but had to sell due to
circumstances beyond their control In retrospect
I realized we often benefi ted from the misfortune
of others that felt the pain of the economy in 2011
which is not the reason we are in business
So here is my proposal If you fi nd yourself in a situation
where you are selling a home because you have to
not because you want to call us We will sell the home
of one person (randomly chosen if we receive more
than one request by 13012) for free Thatrsquos right
absolutely no charge Here is the fi ne print we must
legitimately determine at our sole discretion that
you are selling due to a situation beyond your control
such as job loss illness etc If we determine this to be
the case we will sell your home for free This is not a
gimmick where we dump you in the Multiple Listing
Service and forget about you You will receive the
exact same 89 point marketing plan that our paying
clients receive including our proprietary Internet
system professional photography and home staging
that has made us one of the top residential real estate
fi rms in the Capital Region It is simply our way of
saying thank you and doing the right thing in a tough
economy during a season that is focused on giving
So if you have to sell your home call us at 1-800-448-
7016 Ext 5555 for a confi dential 24 hour recorded
description of what you need to do Have an
absolutely fabulous Holiday Season
from CLANCY REAL ESTATE1977 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 861-7016 bull wwwclancyrealestatecom
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14 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
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from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
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17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
Scavenger Hunt questions will be available
Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
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Kerosene - Diesel FuelCall for Todayrsquos Prices
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18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
average American until April 12 this year to
earn enough to pay 2011 income taxes
This year aim to be above average Start by
evaluating whether you can benefit from
tax-smart investing strategies such as
Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
Keep in mind that tax implications should only be one consideration when making investment decisions not the driving factor
Be Tax-smart with Your Investments
Call or visit today to learn more about
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
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In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
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TUESDAYS
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14 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
Give the Gift of Good Health
This Year
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from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
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17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
Scavenger Hunt questions will be available
Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
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18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
average American until April 12 this year to
earn enough to pay 2011 income taxes
This year aim to be above average Start by
evaluating whether you can benefit from
tax-smart investing strategies such as
Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
Keep in mind that tax implications should only be one consideration when making investment decisions not the driving factor
Be Tax-smart with Your Investments
Call or visit today to learn more about
these investing strategies
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT CES is a Certifi ed
Personal Trainer with an advanced certifi cation
in Corrective Exercise Specialization She is also a
Registered Nurse who spent most of her career in
cardiology
Theresa instructs Zumba and Aqua Zumba and has
been taught to train people of all ages and fi tness
levels as well as those with special needs including
pregnancy
Message from Theresa Adams RN NASM-CPT
A NEW BEGINNING FITNESS (518) 701-6549 bull wwwanbfi tnesscom
Making and keeping your fi tness goals for 2012hellip
Research shows that people who make New Yearrsquos Resolu ons are 10 mes more successful in achieving them than those who do not I will guide you through the next three months to help you get started on having a successful year with posi ve change and successful goal se ng Just follow these guidelines
Begin a Journal Start December by wri ng down your thoughts and goals for 2012 Begin your journal by honestly answering these ques ons for the upcoming year What fi tness goals do I want to achieve What is most important to me about achieving those goals What has prevented me from achieving them in the past Answering these ques ons may take you all month long You will really have to take a long hard look into yourself Self monitoring such as journaling enhances accountability and will keep you focused
Set Specifi c goals Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goal at least two mes Letrsquos say your goal is to lose 20 pounds by June Why do you want to lose 20 pounds by June ldquoSo I can be healthy and have more energy to exerciserdquo Why are you concerned about increasing your health and exercise in this me frame ldquoMy doctor said if I lose 20 pounds by my next visit I can get off of my diabetes and blood pressure medicinerdquo Specifi c goals uncover your true mo va on so you are be er equipped to customize your fi tness program
Set Realis c yet Challenging goals Be realis c Se ng achievable goals at the upper end of your ability will inspire more eff ort from you and build your confi dence If you are unsure how to do this enlist the help of a Professional Trainer or Die cian for guidance Good trainers have not just mastered Exercise Science they understand the psychology of peak performance to help their clients achieve more A er se ng more challenging goals people tend to think longer harder and more crea vely at accomplishing those goals
Set both Long Term and Short Term goals If your long term goal is to lose 20 pounds by June that may seem too overwhelming to imagine However take that same goal and break it into shorter terms like losing one pound each week un l June sounds both a ainable and reasonable Short term goals help you feel a sense of achievement in a rela vely short period of me They will result in be er performance and a heightened sense of determina on Successful short term goals make the long term goals appear to be within reach
Believe in yourself Belief is one of the most powerful predictors of change and success Those who believe in themselves work harder achieve more perform be er and set eff ec ve goals Successful people know what they want from life Be a successful personhellipLet today be A New Beginning for You
Give the Gift of Good Health
This Year
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15 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
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AllSquare Wealth works with each of our clients to develop a comprehensive financial plan Our financial
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AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
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Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages
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17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
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Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
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from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
average American until April 12 this year to
earn enough to pay 2011 income taxes
This year aim to be above average Start by
evaluating whether you can benefit from
tax-smart investing strategies such as
Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
Keep in mind that tax implications should only be one consideration when making investment decisions not the driving factor
Be Tax-smart with Your Investments
Call or visit today to learn more about
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
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1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
15 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
from AllSquare Wealth Management200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219 Guilderland bull (518) 456-8900 bull wwwallsquarewealthcom
Daniel Bauer a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth
began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 His primary
responsibilities include portfolio management account trading and
the development of financial plans and investment policy statements
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 headquartered in Guilderland NY
AllSquare Wealth offers financial planning investment management and risk management services to
clients located in the Capital Region and beyond
AllSquare Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Advisory Firm Securities offered through a non-affiliated firm Spire Securities LLC member FINRASIPC
Bill Miller
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages
Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 FREEPrivate or Group Lesson
(Introductory Offer Only)
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Do you know someone who has difficulty with stairs
Please call at your convenience to schedule your FREE in-home consultation
17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
Scavenger Hunt questions will be available
Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
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18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
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This year aim to be above average Start by
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Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
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1789 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203518-862-9755
1593 Central Ave just 2 blocks from Wolf Rd
456-7922 Visit albanyeditcom
THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMORIES Gift Ideas to DVD
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35mm Slides Baby Growing Up
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Gift Certificates And so much more
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
518-218-0926GMSDAlbanycoldspringgranitecom
Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
FREE VANITY
TOP with the purchase of a minimum 35 sq ft kitchen Please present coupon
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
EmergencyService
Residential ndash CommercialCentral Air Conditioning Water Heaters
Heat Pumps Furnaces Boilers Air CleanersHumidifiers Radiant Heat Duct CleaningDryer Vent Cleaning Air Quality Systems
Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
wwwadams-heatingnetbull We Install amp Service
All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
Installations Onlybull Financing Available
FederalTax credits
Available onSelectModels
UtilityRebatesAvailable
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for certain 1 filters
Not redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 93011 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEAir Filter
with AC System Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of AC System
$10 OFFAC System
Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
$10 OFFAny Service
Just for Liking our Facebook PageGo to wwwFacebookcomAdamsHeating
and click lsquoLikersquo
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To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
16 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
Winter Glen Farmwwwwinterglenfarmcom
(518)356-3364Corner of County Line Rd and Rte 158 Guilderland NY
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Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 FREEPrivate or Group Lesson
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17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
Scavenger Hunt questions will be available
Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
George W FruehDiscount Home Heating Oil
Kerosene - Diesel FuelCall for Todayrsquos Prices
and Fall Fill Up SpecialsBuy for cash and SAVE bull Budget plans available
Service Any Day Any Time436-1050
18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
average American until April 12 this year to
earn enough to pay 2011 income taxes
This year aim to be above average Start by
evaluating whether you can benefit from
tax-smart investing strategies such as
Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
Keep in mind that tax implications should only be one consideration when making investment decisions not the driving factor
Be Tax-smart with Your Investments
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these investing strategies
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Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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123111 Our Towne
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Join Us on Facebook for
Special Offers
10 OFF
NOW ACCEPTING
CREDIT CARDS
Host a Private Shopping Party to Earn Store Credit
PS
US P PA NY
P N 518
PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
17 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Tour six of our villagersquos glorious Victorian and Period homes traveling from house to house via our free trolley Tickets will be available at the Masonic Hall 138 Maple Avenue
Trolley sponsored by SEFCU
$10 Adults Age 10 amp Under - FREE
Everything else is FREE FREE FREE
Masonic Hall 700-900pm 138 Maple Avenue
COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION - Adults only The Festival of Trees and wreaths for
our silent auction will be on view at the Masonic Hall all weekend
SATURDAY EVENT
FESTIVAL OF TREES PLUS WREATH AUCTION Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Country Values and First National Bank of Scotia Afternoon festivities will include
Childrenrsquos temporary tattoos balloon sculptures and holiday craft activities
A display of gingerbread houses crafted by local children Please bid in our silent auction on the exquisitely decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite tree
The winning bids on the wreaths will be announced LIVING NATIVITY Gather at the outdoor manger as Altamont Reformed Church members re-present the Nativity scene LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE amp ARRIVAL OF HOLIDAY TRAIN We welcome everyone to gather as we light the Villagersquos holiday trees and welcome Santa on the Holiday Train Holiday Train is sponsored by SMS Lines
Victorian Holiday House Tours and Village Stroll
Sunday - December 11th - 100 to 400pm
Masonic Hall 1200-400pm 138 Maple Avenue
330pm Altamont Reformed Church 415pm 129 Lincoln Avenue Orsini Park - Main St 500pm
SUNDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT A Game for the Whole Family
Dec 11th - 1100am to Dec 18th - 500pm
Win $1000 Cash Prize for your Holiday shopping
Log onto Facebook Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) for a list of participating Altamont businesses where
Scavenger Hunt questions will be available
Sponsored by participating Altamont Businesses
George W FruehDiscount Home Heating Oil
Kerosene - Diesel FuelCall for Todayrsquos Prices
and Fall Fill Up SpecialsBuy for cash and SAVE bull Budget plans available
Service Any Day Any Time436-1050
18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
average American until April 12 this year to
earn enough to pay 2011 income taxes
This year aim to be above average Start by
evaluating whether you can benefit from
tax-smart investing strategies such as
Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
Keep in mind that tax implications should only be one consideration when making investment decisions not the driving factor
Be Tax-smart with Your Investments
Call or visit today to learn more about
these investing strategies
wwwedwardjonescom Member SIPC
FAP-1942H
-A A
PR 2011
James D Merrill AAMSregFinancial Advisor
1789 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203518-862-9755
1593 Central Ave just 2 blocks from Wolf Rd
456-7922 Visit albanyeditcom
THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMORIES Gift Ideas to DVD
Old Family Films Wedding Videos
35mm Slides Baby Growing Up
PictureMusic Keepsake Precious VHS Tapes
Gift Certificates And so much more
20 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
TSL Early Childhood and School-age Center
Enrolling Infants Toddlers Preschoolers
BIG savings for siblings in our School age
program serving Guilderland
bull Experienced teachers bull Amazing modern facility
bull Daily curriculum bull Convenient location
You simply cannot do better
Schedule a tour today Call 368-2653
183 Schoolhouse Road
wwwtsladventuresnet
50 OFF your first week of
enrollment
NO
W E
NR
OL
LIN
GLook your best with the revolutionarynon-invasive facial using technology
more advanced than laser Eliminate rosacea sun spots
skin pigmentation acne scarringlarge pores port-wine stains andangiomas Ingrown hair can also
be successfully treated
Regain Your Youthful AppearanceWith an Epifacialtrade
Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
18 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 690-1269 bull wwwguilderlandmartialartscom
Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Master
Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School Guilderland Martial Arts off ers classes
starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps For more information
please call 690-1269
I dedicate this monthrsquos article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt
Left to right Amelia Rowland Joseph Kujawski Nicole Teaney Bill Fleming Kendall Fleming
Editors Note See Guilderland Martial Arts Holiday Special Off er on page 5
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
average American until April 12 this year to
earn enough to pay 2011 income taxes
This year aim to be above average Start by
evaluating whether you can benefit from
tax-smart investing strategies such as
Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
Keep in mind that tax implications should only be one consideration when making investment decisions not the driving factor
Be Tax-smart with Your Investments
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-A A
PR 2011
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1789 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203518-862-9755
1593 Central Ave just 2 blocks from Wolf Rd
456-7922 Visit albanyeditcom
THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMORIES Gift Ideas to DVD
Old Family Films Wedding Videos
35mm Slides Baby Growing Up
PictureMusic Keepsake Precious VHS Tapes
Gift Certificates And so much more
20 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
TSL Early Childhood and School-age Center
Enrolling Infants Toddlers Preschoolers
BIG savings for siblings in our School age
program serving Guilderland
bull Experienced teachers bull Amazing modern facility
bull Daily curriculum bull Convenient location
You simply cannot do better
Schedule a tour today Call 368-2653
183 Schoolhouse Road
wwwtsladventuresnet
50 OFF your first week of
enrollment
NO
W E
NR
OL
LIN
GLook your best with the revolutionarynon-invasive facial using technology
more advanced than laser Eliminate rosacea sun spots
skin pigmentation acne scarringlarge pores port-wine stains andangiomas Ingrown hair can also
be successfully treated
Regain Your Youthful AppearanceWith an Epifacialtrade
Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
518-218-0926GMSDAlbanycoldspringgranitecom
Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
FREE VANITY
TOP with the purchase of a minimum 35 sq ft kitchen Please present coupon
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
EmergencyService
Residential ndash CommercialCentral Air Conditioning Water Heaters
Heat Pumps Furnaces Boilers Air CleanersHumidifiers Radiant Heat Duct CleaningDryer Vent Cleaning Air Quality Systems
Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
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All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
Installations Onlybull Financing Available
FederalTax credits
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PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
19 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Steven J Oshins DDS
Q What can I do to manage Dry Mouth
1 Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night
2 Eat sugar-free hard candies ice chips or sugar-free popsicles Chew sugarless gum These actions help stimulate saliva flow
3 Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide These ingredients will further dry out your mouth
4 Avoid salty foods dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content
5 Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination Alcohol as well as caffeine also dries out the mouth Also avoid acidic beverages such as any fruit juices and tomato juice
6 Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home especially at night
7 Quit smoking
8 Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth
9 Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation
10 Contact our office and we will evaluate your condition There are specialized dental mouth rinses that can ease the discomfort of dry mouth symptoms
If you have any questions please call my office at
518-356-5635 and ask for Dr O
According to the Tax Foundation it took the
average American until April 12 this year to
earn enough to pay 2011 income taxes
This year aim to be above average Start by
evaluating whether you can benefit from
tax-smart investing strategies such as
Tax-advantaged investments and retirement accounts (eg IRAs)529 college savings plansHolding stocks for the long term
Keep in mind that tax implications should only be one consideration when making investment decisions not the driving factor
Be Tax-smart with Your Investments
Call or visit today to learn more about
these investing strategies
wwwedwardjonescom Member SIPC
FAP-1942H
-A A
PR 2011
James D Merrill AAMSregFinancial Advisor
1789 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203518-862-9755
1593 Central Ave just 2 blocks from Wolf Rd
456-7922 Visit albanyeditcom
THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMORIES Gift Ideas to DVD
Old Family Films Wedding Videos
35mm Slides Baby Growing Up
PictureMusic Keepsake Precious VHS Tapes
Gift Certificates And so much more
20 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
TSL Early Childhood and School-age Center
Enrolling Infants Toddlers Preschoolers
BIG savings for siblings in our School age
program serving Guilderland
bull Experienced teachers bull Amazing modern facility
bull Daily curriculum bull Convenient location
You simply cannot do better
Schedule a tour today Call 368-2653
183 Schoolhouse Road
wwwtsladventuresnet
50 OFF your first week of
enrollment
NO
W E
NR
OL
LIN
GLook your best with the revolutionarynon-invasive facial using technology
more advanced than laser Eliminate rosacea sun spots
skin pigmentation acne scarringlarge pores port-wine stains andangiomas Ingrown hair can also
be successfully treated
Regain Your Youthful AppearanceWith an Epifacialtrade
Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
518-218-0926GMSDAlbanycoldspringgranitecom
Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
FREE VANITY
TOP with the purchase of a minimum 35 sq ft kitchen Please present coupon
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
EmergencyService
Residential ndash CommercialCentral Air Conditioning Water Heaters
Heat Pumps Furnaces Boilers Air CleanersHumidifiers Radiant Heat Duct CleaningDryer Vent Cleaning Air Quality Systems
Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
wwwadams-heatingnetbull We Install amp Service
All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
Installations Onlybull Financing Available
FederalTax credits
Available onSelectModels
UtilityRebatesAvailable
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for certain 1 filters
Not redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 93011 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEAir Filter
with AC System Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of AC System
$10 OFFAC System
Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
$10 OFFAny Service
Just for Liking our Facebook PageGo to wwwFacebookcomAdamsHeating
and click lsquoLikersquo
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 13112
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of Heating System
$10 OFFHeating System
Tune Up
123111 Our Towne
123111Our Towne
123111 Our Towne
Join Us on Facebook for
Special Offers
10 OFF
NOW ACCEPTING
CREDIT CARDS
Host a Private Shopping Party to Earn Store Credit
PS
US P PA NY
P N 518
PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
20 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
TSL Early Childhood and School-age Center
Enrolling Infants Toddlers Preschoolers
BIG savings for siblings in our School age
program serving Guilderland
bull Experienced teachers bull Amazing modern facility
bull Daily curriculum bull Convenient location
You simply cannot do better
Schedule a tour today Call 368-2653
183 Schoolhouse Road
wwwtsladventuresnet
50 OFF your first week of
enrollment
NO
W E
NR
OL
LIN
GLook your best with the revolutionarynon-invasive facial using technology
more advanced than laser Eliminate rosacea sun spots
skin pigmentation acne scarringlarge pores port-wine stains andangiomas Ingrown hair can also
be successfully treated
Regain Your Youthful AppearanceWith an Epifacialtrade
Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
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21 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Q amp A with Scott WatsonKEYS TO FUNGuilderland NY bull (518) 862-2233
Q What year did your music education program for adults
50+ start
A The Keys to Funreg program started 17 years ago by its
founder Lou Lansing and is continued by qualifi ed instructors
in four states
Q Where are you located and were you always in the same
location
A We are currently located at 1736 Western Ave in Albany but
are going to be moving soon to a larger store within two miles
of our current location in the beginning of 2012 We ask people
to contact our staff for more information
Q Do you teach children
A No we only teach adults 50 and over All of our instructors
are specially certifi ed to teach mature adults
Q When did you get into the business
A I started in the business in 1996 and am the current Presi-
dent of Keys to Fun
Q Do you have many regular students Is there anything
specifi c that they are always coming in for
A We have over 200 students attending classes and our stu-
dents come in to see us once a week for classes and sometimes
twice when they have a scheduled private lesson They come
in for small group music lessons on the piano organ andor
keyboard
Q Are you known for anything special
A Our specialty is teaching to mature adults age 50+ in fact
we just celebrated a birthday with a customer who just turned
91 We are known for taking someone who has never played
a musical instrument canrsquot read music or ldquocarry a tune in a
bucketrdquo to love and enjoy making the kind of music that they
love in a way that they can accomplish with great success
Q What hours are you open
A We are open most days from 10-5 but we also off er classes
in the evening and teach until 800
Q What do you love most about the business
A All the instructors and I love working with adults and teach-
ing them to play a musical instrument and teach them to fall
in love with music all over again They get to play their music
their wayhellip It is a lot of fun
Q What do you think is your biggest challenge with the busi-
ness
A Convincing people to start is the biggest challenge Most
adults feel they are too old not dexterous enough or have no
musical ability I have one student who started when he was 72
and is now 83 He
was told he had a
ldquotin earrdquo and that he
should never try to
sing or play music
He now enjoys
making music and
playing in retire-
ment centers bring-
ing them the music
that they love
Q Are their health
benefi ts from being involved in the KEYS TO FUNreg program
A There have been countless studies that have shown the
benefi ts to learning a musical instrument but there is one
that is specifi c to the type of program we teach The Music
Making and Wellness Project headed by Dr Fredrick Tims of
the Michigan State Music Therapy department assembled a
multi-disciplinary team of researchers from various universi-
ties throughout the United States and Sweden The study was
projected over a fi ve-year span Phase I was a preliminary trial
that took place from January 1996 to September 1997 at Music
Centers in Clearwater Florida In this phase 80 subjects were
divided into two groups the experimental group took weekly
organkeyboard lessons of varying levels whereas the control
group did not All participants were asked to complete written
wellness inventory tests to assess general physical health and
self-perception of their mental states The data were collected
over 50 weeks blood tests were taken and participants com-
pleted written survey tests every 10 weeks
The research results were positive Anxiety depression and
perception of loneliness all decreased for those taking music
lessons while very little change occurred for members of the
control group Most signifi cant in the study was that the blood
tests of those taking lessons indicated a 90 percent increase
during the test period in levels of Human Growth Hormone
(hGH) which normally decreases at a rapid rate as one ages
Higher hGH levels will increase energy while decreasing the
occurrence rate of illnesses related to aging Those not taking
lessons showed very little change in hGH levels during the
same time frame
Q When do classes start
A We start classes a couple of times through out the year and
will be beginning classes in the very near future We teach both
day and evening classes through out the week
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
518-218-0926GMSDAlbanycoldspringgranitecom
Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
FREE VANITY
TOP with the purchase of a minimum 35 sq ft kitchen Please present coupon
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
EmergencyService
Residential ndash CommercialCentral Air Conditioning Water Heaters
Heat Pumps Furnaces Boilers Air CleanersHumidifiers Radiant Heat Duct CleaningDryer Vent Cleaning Air Quality Systems
Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
wwwadams-heatingnetbull We Install amp Service
All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
Installations Onlybull Financing Available
FederalTax credits
Available onSelectModels
UtilityRebatesAvailable
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for certain 1 filters
Not redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 93011 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEAir Filter
with AC System Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of AC System
$10 OFFAC System
Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
$10 OFFAny Service
Just for Liking our Facebook PageGo to wwwFacebookcomAdamsHeating
and click lsquoLikersquo
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 13112
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of Heating System
$10 OFFHeating System
Tune Up
123111 Our Towne
123111Our Towne
123111 Our Towne
Join Us on Facebook for
Special Offers
10 OFF
NOW ACCEPTING
CREDIT CARDS
Host a Private Shopping Party to Earn Store Credit
PS
US P PA NY
P N 518
PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
22 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALBANY WESTERN AVE-UNIVERSITY AREA WINS
IHG 2011 TORCHBEARER AWARD
ATLANTA (Oct 24 2011) ndash The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON IHG NYSE IHG (ADRs)] 2011 Torchbearer Award the companyrsquos most prestigious award
The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference in Las Vegas Oct 24ndash26 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area is one of only 116 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than 4400 hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of operation -- from quality to customer satisfaction A 2011 Torchbearer trophy the companyrsquos symbol of excellence will be on permanent display at the hotel
ldquoIt is my pleasure to name The Holiday Inn Express Albany Western Ave-University Area as one of the fi nest hotels in our industryrdquo said Kirk Kinsell president the Americas IHG ldquoThis hotel embodies the spirit product and service that continue to make IHG properties known and admired throughout the world continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Loverdquo
Nearly 5000 franchise owners operators and company offi cials attended the 2011 IHG Americas Investors amp Leadership Conference
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
518-218-0926GMSDAlbanycoldspringgranitecom
Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
FREE VANITY
TOP with the purchase of a minimum 35 sq ft kitchen Please present coupon
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
EmergencyService
Residential ndash CommercialCentral Air Conditioning Water Heaters
Heat Pumps Furnaces Boilers Air CleanersHumidifiers Radiant Heat Duct CleaningDryer Vent Cleaning Air Quality Systems
Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
wwwadams-heatingnetbull We Install amp Service
All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
Installations Onlybull Financing Available
FederalTax credits
Available onSelectModels
UtilityRebatesAvailable
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for certain 1 filters
Not redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 93011 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEAir Filter
with AC System Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of AC System
$10 OFFAC System
Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
$10 OFFAny Service
Just for Liking our Facebook PageGo to wwwFacebookcomAdamsHeating
and click lsquoLikersquo
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 13112
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of Heating System
$10 OFFHeating System
Tune Up
123111 Our Towne
123111Our Towne
123111 Our Towne
Join Us on Facebook for
Special Offers
10 OFF
NOW ACCEPTING
CREDIT CARDS
Host a Private Shopping Party to Earn Store Credit
PS
US P PA NY
P N 518
PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
23 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Dr Noonan resides here in Guilderland with her husband David who is also a Chiropractor and her sons Connor Noah and Aiden She is a graduate of Guilderland High School SUNY Cortland and New York Chiropractic College She has served families in the community with chiropractic for over 18 years
Call 869-3415 for a consultation
from SPINAL WELLNESS CENTER2021 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 869-3415
DONrsquoT ldquoSURVIVErdquo THE HOLIDAYS ldquoTHRIVErdquo THEMJennifer L Noonan ChiropractorPlease know Irsquom writing this article
as much for myself as for all of you
If there is any time of year that can
challenge eating habits stress control
an exercise routine or proper sleep
itrsquos the holidays Here are some coping
strategies we can try together
1 Donrsquot miss your Chiropractic
wellness visits If there is anything Irsquod
love for you to ldquogetrdquo about chiropractic
itrsquos that it is for OPTIMAL HEALTH that
it STRENGTHENS AND ENHANCES YOUR
IMMUNE SYSTEM and that it COMBATS
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
2 Create new more active traditions Instead of making 10 diff erent types of cookies make 2 or 3 and
then go snowshoeing ice-skating or play powder-puff football
3 Get an exercise partner for the holidays Accountability can go a long way this time of year Walking
and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level
4 Take time each day to unwind Just a few moments a day to have a cup of tea listen to some music
or look through and old photo album can make the diff erence between surviving and thriving ldquoYou
must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in reposerdquo
5 Donrsquot aim for perfection and enjoy the imperfections I could go on about this one but remember-
there is no such thing as the perfect holiday Donrsquot place unrealistic demands on yourself or those you
love Just be grateful and happy for the important things
6 Set healthy boundaries and learn to say ldquoNOrdquo Come on lets say it togetherhellip ldquoNO Irsquom sorry I canrsquotrdquo
Didnrsquot that feel good
Hope to see you for a life-giving adjustment this holiday season
Please ldquolikerdquo us on Facebook and share how you ldquothrivedrdquo Drrsquos David and Jennifer Noonan Albany
Wersquod love to hear your story
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
518-218-0926GMSDAlbanycoldspringgranitecom
Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
FREE VANITY
TOP with the purchase of a minimum 35 sq ft kitchen Please present coupon
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
EmergencyService
Residential ndash CommercialCentral Air Conditioning Water Heaters
Heat Pumps Furnaces Boilers Air CleanersHumidifiers Radiant Heat Duct CleaningDryer Vent Cleaning Air Quality Systems
Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
wwwadams-heatingnetbull We Install amp Service
All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
Installations Onlybull Financing Available
FederalTax credits
Available onSelectModels
UtilityRebatesAvailable
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for certain 1 filters
Not redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 93011 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEAir Filter
with AC System Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of AC System
$10 OFFAC System
Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
$10 OFFAny Service
Just for Liking our Facebook PageGo to wwwFacebookcomAdamsHeating
and click lsquoLikersquo
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 13112
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of Heating System
$10 OFFHeating System
Tune Up
123111 Our Towne
123111Our Towne
123111 Our Towne
Join Us on Facebook for
Special Offers
10 OFF
NOW ACCEPTING
CREDIT CARDS
Host a Private Shopping Party to Earn Store Credit
PS
US P PA NY
P N 518
PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
24 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
NOWIS THE
TIME
TURN YOUR HOMEIN TO YOUR
DREAM HOME
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
518-218-0926GMSDAlbanycoldspringgranitecom
Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
FREE VANITY
TOP with the purchase of a minimum 35 sq ft kitchen Please present coupon
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
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Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
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All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
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ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
25 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Westmere Plaza 1811 Western Ave Guilderland NY 12203 518-452-3065 Visit us on the web at wwwguilderlandkaratecom
You can buy your kids presents this year and
have them doing this all winter
Or you could bring your child into our school and get started them
started on becoming a ldquoBlack Beltrdquo
from the inside-out
Call us at 518-452-3065 about our $30 Holiday Special
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
518-218-0926GMSDAlbanycoldspringgranitecom
Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
FREE VANITY
TOP with the purchase of a minimum 35 sq ft kitchen Please present coupon
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
EmergencyService
Residential ndash CommercialCentral Air Conditioning Water Heaters
Heat Pumps Furnaces Boilers Air CleanersHumidifiers Radiant Heat Duct CleaningDryer Vent Cleaning Air Quality Systems
Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
wwwadams-heatingnetbull We Install amp Service
All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
Installations Onlybull Financing Available
FederalTax credits
Available onSelectModels
UtilityRebatesAvailable
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for certain 1 filters
Not redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 93011 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEAir Filter
with AC System Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of AC System
$10 OFFAC System
Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
$10 OFFAny Service
Just for Liking our Facebook PageGo to wwwFacebookcomAdamsHeating
and click lsquoLikersquo
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 13112
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of Heating System
$10 OFFHeating System
Tune Up
123111 Our Towne
123111Our Towne
123111 Our Towne
Join Us on Facebook for
Special Offers
10 OFF
NOW ACCEPTING
CREDIT CARDS
Host a Private Shopping Party to Earn Store Credit
PS
US P PA NY
P N 518
PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
26 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
Q amp A with Vivian and Tony WangAKANOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2568 Western Avenue Guilderland NY bull (518) 357-0888 bull wwwAkanomisushicom
Q What year did your business start
A We opened Akanomi Japanese Restaurant on August 3
2011
Q Where are you located
AWe are located at 2568 Western Avenue in Carpenter
Plaza The Plaza is on the corner of route 146 (Carman
Road) and Route 20 (Western Avenue) Our telephone
number is 357-0888
Q Do you have many regular customers Is there any-
thing specifi c
that they are
always coming
in for
A Although we
have only been
here for three
months we do
have many regu-
lar customers
that come in for
lunch and dinner
We have found
that at lunch time
our customers
really enjoy the
lunch box specials For dinner many people like our
Prix Fixe menu This menu has four courses including
a choice of soup or salad an appetizer an entreacutee and
dessert While the lunch box specials are for takeout
or dine-in the Prix Fixe menu is for dine-in only
Q What hours are you open
A We are open Tuesday through Thursday 1100 am
to 930 pm Our hours on Friday and Saturday are 1100
am to 1030 pm On Sunday we open at 1200 pm and
close at 930 pm We are frequently open on Monday but
please call in case we are closed
Q What is the most
popular dish at
Akanomi
A Two of our most
popular salads are
KANI (crab meat
salad) and SEAFOOD
salad Our most
popular sushi rolls
are TOMO ROLL and AKANOMI
ROLL People also love our Teriyaki
and Hibachi entrees
Q At this time of year do you off er anything
special for the holidays
A Yes we have party platters from the sushi
bar or kitchen with a variety of options
Q Do you have a website
A Yes our website is Akanomisushicom You
can also fi nd us on Facebook Yelp and Super
Media
Q What do you want the community to know about
you
A We have enjoyed the past few months as new restau-
rant owners and appreciate our customers As a thank
you we will off er FIVE DOLLARS OFF expenditures of
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS or more if you mention that you
read our feature in Our Towne This off er will be extended
until December 31 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
518-218-0926GMSDAlbanycoldspringgranitecom
Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
FREE VANITY
TOP with the purchase of a minimum 35 sq ft kitchen Please present coupon
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
EmergencyService
Residential ndash CommercialCentral Air Conditioning Water Heaters
Heat Pumps Furnaces Boilers Air CleanersHumidifiers Radiant Heat Duct CleaningDryer Vent Cleaning Air Quality Systems
Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
wwwadams-heatingnetbull We Install amp Service
All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
Installations Onlybull Financing Available
FederalTax credits
Available onSelectModels
UtilityRebatesAvailable
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for certain 1 filters
Not redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 93011 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEAir Filter
with AC System Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of AC System
$10 OFFAC System
Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
$10 OFFAny Service
Just for Liking our Facebook PageGo to wwwFacebookcomAdamsHeating
and click lsquoLikersquo
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 13112
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of Heating System
$10 OFFHeating System
Tune Up
123111 Our Towne
123111Our Towne
123111 Our Towne
Join Us on Facebook for
Special Offers
10 OFF
NOW ACCEPTING
CREDIT CARDS
Host a Private Shopping Party to Earn Store Credit
PS
US P PA NY
P N 518
PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
27 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Missy and Mia - 5 month old sister ShepherdBlue Tick Hound mixes Simon ndash has just been diagnosed with Manx Syndrome This means his bowel They are great with young children and other animals and love attention and bladder functions are unpredictable due to loss of nerve function A pretty Gentle loves Will be spayed Contact Ben or Carol at (518) 861-1253 complicated situation but not one that has affected his personality Simon is a
young loving people cat a good eater and even though he has a problem he still uses his litter box To keep your home clean he will need to wear a diaper and have his bottom cleaned Simon is in need of a special person who can give him the home and care that he needs In return he will love you forever Simon is neutered up-to-date on shots has all his medical records available and has has lived successfully with other cats and kids Please consider opening your heart and home to Simon and contact Cat Tales Rescue at (518) 248-9682
Animals Available for Adoption
GGuilderland Medical Imaging The latest in all-digital technology
Caring experienced professionals
Same day appointments
Same day results (in most cases)
Doctor on site every day
Ample parking right outside
MRI (wTV) bullbull CT bullbull Ultrasound bullbull X-ray Mammography bullbull Bone Density Scans
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
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Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
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Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
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DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
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message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
518-218-0926GMSDAlbanycoldspringgranitecom
Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
FREE VANITY
TOP with the purchase of a minimum 35 sq ft kitchen Please present coupon
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
EmergencyService
Residential ndash CommercialCentral Air Conditioning Water Heaters
Heat Pumps Furnaces Boilers Air CleanersHumidifiers Radiant Heat Duct CleaningDryer Vent Cleaning Air Quality Systems
Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
wwwadams-heatingnetbull We Install amp Service
All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
Installations Onlybull Financing Available
FederalTax credits
Available onSelectModels
UtilityRebatesAvailable
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for certain 1 filters
Not redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 93011 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEAir Filter
with AC System Tune Up
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copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of AC System
$10 OFFAC System
Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
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$10 OFFAny Service
Just for Liking our Facebook PageGo to wwwFacebookcomAdamsHeating
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copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of Heating System
$10 OFFHeating System
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PS
US P PA NY
P N 518
PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
29 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
message from the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-2400 bull wwwguilplcom
December Reading from Your Library Guilderlandrsquos Gathering Place
by Barbara Nichols Randall Director Guilderland Public Library
Say December and here in the Northeast the fi rst things we think of are
winter snow and ice
Not surprisingly the library has many books that
are about both snow and ice Our childrenrsquos
books about snow focus on the joy of playing in
it Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid tells the story of
a class building an enormous snow fort with the
ldquoperfectrdquo fi rst snow of the season Itrsquos Snowing
by Gail Gibbons introduces readers to snow and discusses snowstorms
and how to prepare for them
Wilson A Bentley known as The Snowfl ake
Man was the fi rst person to photograph
a single snow crystal His lifersquos work is
fascinating The library has both books and
DVDs that tell his story You can also see
some of his photos visit the Western New
York Library Councilrsquos website wwwwnylegacyorg
Adult fi ction usually focuses on the isolation
and hardship of ice and snow Mystery
suspense writers Tess Gerritson and Lee
Child use the challenging winter weather
almost as separate characters in their novels
Ice Cold and 61 Hours
Two interesting nonfi ction
books related to winter
are Bugs and Bugsicles
insects in the winter by
Amy S Hansen and The
Winter Harvest Handbook
year-round vegetable
production using deep-
organic techniques and
unheated greenhouses by
Eliot Coleman
If you are still feeling
chilled by the prospect of our winter weather you
can do what Kathy Reid-Naiman suggests Sing
the Cold Winter Away family songs for winter
time with a sing-a-long with her CD Other upbeat
musical and visual winter refl ections are found in
the Sentimental refl ections series Winter stories of
Americarsquos heritage in scenery and song
And donrsquot forget all the cookbooks we have with
great recipes for hot cocoa
Happy Reading Barbara
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
518-218-0926GMSDAlbanycoldspringgranitecom
Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
FREE VANITY
TOP with the purchase of a minimum 35 sq ft kitchen Please present coupon
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
EmergencyService
Residential ndash CommercialCentral Air Conditioning Water Heaters
Heat Pumps Furnaces Boilers Air CleanersHumidifiers Radiant Heat Duct CleaningDryer Vent Cleaning Air Quality Systems
Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
wwwadams-heatingnetbull We Install amp Service
All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
Installations Onlybull Financing Available
FederalTax credits
Available onSelectModels
UtilityRebatesAvailable
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for certain 1 filters
Not redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 93011 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEAir Filter
with AC System Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of AC System
$10 OFFAC System
Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
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amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
$10 OFFAny Service
Just for Liking our Facebook PageGo to wwwFacebookcomAdamsHeating
and click lsquoLikersquo
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 13112
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of Heating System
$10 OFFHeating System
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NOW ACCEPTING
CREDIT CARDS
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PS
US P PA NY
P N 518
PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
30 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom
10 Walker Way bull Albany NYlocated behind the Central Steakhouse in Colonie
518-218-0926GMSDAlbanycoldspringgranitecom
Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
BUY FROM THE SOURCE32 Company owned quarries throughout North America including two quarries located here in New York This allows us to provide you with the highest quality products the fastest turn around
time and the best price
FREE VANITY
TOP with the purchase of a minimum 35 sq ft kitchen Please present coupon
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
EmergencyService
Residential ndash CommercialCentral Air Conditioning Water Heaters
Heat Pumps Furnaces Boilers Air CleanersHumidifiers Radiant Heat Duct CleaningDryer Vent Cleaning Air Quality Systems
Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
wwwadams-heatingnetbull We Install amp Service
All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
Installations Onlybull Financing Available
FederalTax credits
Available onSelectModels
UtilityRebatesAvailable
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for certain 1 filters
Not redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 93011 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEAir Filter
with AC System Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of AC System
$10 OFFAC System
Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
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$10 OFFAny Service
Just for Liking our Facebook PageGo to wwwFacebookcomAdamsHeating
and click lsquoLikersquo
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 13112
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of Heating System
$10 OFFHeating System
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NOW ACCEPTING
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US P PA NY
P N 518
PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
31 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011
Family Owned amp Operated
SALES | SERVICE | PARTS
Come Visit Our Learning Center at OurSchenectady Location
24Hour
EmergencyService
Residential ndash CommercialCentral Air Conditioning Water Heaters
Heat Pumps Furnaces Boilers Air CleanersHumidifiers Radiant Heat Duct CleaningDryer Vent Cleaning Air Quality Systems
Schenectady | 356-4730Clifton Park | 383-1881Albany | 465-0100
wwwadams-heatingnetbull We Install amp Service
All Major Brandsbull FREE Estimates on
Installations Onlybull Financing Available
FederalTax credits
Available onSelectModels
UtilityRebatesAvailable
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for certain 1 filters
Not redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 93011 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEAir Filter
with AC System Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 93011
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of AC System
$10 OFFAC System
Tune Up
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoValid only with coupon Not valid with other offers discounts
amp coupons Expires 13112 copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
$10 OFFAny Service
Just for Liking our Facebook PageGo to wwwFacebookcomAdamsHeating
and click lsquoLikersquo
Adams Heating amp Cooling CoCertain restrictions apply Only valid for select thermostatsNot redeemable for cash value Valid only with coupon Notvalid with other offers discounts amp coupons Expires 13112
copy 2010 The Coupon Cart
FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat
with Install of Heating System
$10 OFFHeating System
Tune Up
123111 Our Towne
123111Our Towne
123111 Our Towne
Join Us on Facebook for
Special Offers
10 OFF
NOW ACCEPTING
CREDIT CARDS
Host a Private Shopping Party to Earn Store Credit
PS
US P PA NY
P N 518
PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom
DATED MATERIAL
Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011
PS
US P PA NY
P N 518
PRINT | WEB | DESIGNPRINT | WEB | DESIGN
ourtowneguilderlandcom
To Adver se in the Our Towne Guilderland Monthly Shopper Please Call (518)356-3898
DEADLINE- Last Friday of Each Month
1775 Western Ave Albany NY 12203
Selling Your Home in 2011Getting to the real estate closing table today is much more challenging than
a few years ago During the first 11 months of 2011 only 45 of Guilderland homes listed have actually gone under contract or closed
In this kind of a real estate market you need a realtor with the experience and a proven track record on your side With over 2000 homes sold and 25 years in the
business Fraida Varah has sold more homes in Albany County than any other realtor
Find out what homes are selling for in your neighborhood by going to
fraidacom and clicking ldquoWhatrsquos Your Home Worthrdquo or call us at 438-9302
1414 Western Avenue Guilderland bull Phone 438-9302 bull email fraidafraidacom