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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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Page 1: Our Towne Guilderland - December 2011

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

Call Now For PreSeason Pricing

5183693368

Route 146 amp Route 20 bull GuilderlandMonday - Saturday 9am - 9pm

Sunday 11am -6pm

HASSLE FREEBOTTLE REDEMPTIONThey took your 5cent

wersquoll give it back

COLD BEER bull KEGSLarge Selection ImportsMicro Brews

Friendly Carry-Out Service

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

Serving from 400pm

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oto

by R

on

Gin

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Victorian HolidayCelebration

December 10th amp 11th

Schedule Pages 16 amp 17

ALT

AM

ONT COMMUNITY TRADIT

ION

2 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

1756 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-1100

10 CRAFTBEERS ON TAP FOR GROWLER FILLS

1300 + BRANDS OF BEER FROM 30+ COUNTRIES

wwwfacebookcomwestmerebeverage bull wwwbrew-crewcom

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

Natural Facials bull Microdermabrasion bull Sugaring and Waxing bull Naturebright Clarity Light Therapy

Wakeup With Makeup Permanent MakeupElectrolysis bull Gel Nails Shellac

Call for your appointment today 688-1490

Holiday Special

$10 OFFANY Facial or 1 hr Massage

exp 123011

Thinking about Hair Extensions

Come see Lauryn at Silhouettes

For the ALL NEW I-Tipp Microbead Extensions

No Glue

No Heat

No Chemicals

100 Human Hair

Get extra length or added volume without the damageAvailable in all natural or fashion colors

Feather extensions also available CALL TODAY FOR A

FREE CONSULTATION (518)847-7131

$200 OFF your first full head extensions

not valid with other offers Offer expires 12-30-11

$200 OFF your first full head extensions

not valid with other offers Offer expires 12-30-11

1830 Western Ave bull Guilderland NY

THE SNOW WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT

GIVE US A CALL FOR YOUR PLOWING NEEDS

Donrsquot forget we are your all-season property management company

Give us a Call for your20112012 needs

ldquoA Taste of Italy in Carman Plazardquo

$995 perperson

SERVED FAMILY STYLE

8 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

15 OFF

Tree Removal

with this ad

3641-3643 Carman Rd bull Schenectady NY 12303 bull 518-356-5988 bull wwwCarmanWinescom3641-3643 Carman Rd bull Schhhhhhhhhhenectaddddddddddddddddddy NNNNNNNNNYYYYYYYYY 1111111222222333333000000000033333333 bull 55555111111888836441-364443 Carmmman RRd bull Schchhhhhhhhhenectaddy NNYY 12222233333 33333 bull 55555enectadddddddddddddy NNNNNNNNNNYYYYYYYYYYYNNYY 1111111122222222333333333300000000003333333333 bull 5555555111111111111111188888

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Join us for our wine tastings every otherSaturday 1pm-6pm

Next Tasting Saturday January 14th

Wine Tastings

CARMAN WINE amp LIQUORMon-Sat 9am-9pm Sun 12pm-6pm

15 OFF ANY SINGLE BOTTLE OF WINE MIXED

OR SOLID CASE OF WINENot valid with other offers or prior purchases

Expires 11512

Serving DinnerTues-Thurs 500-900 pm

Fri-Sat 500-1000 pm

Call Now and Reserveour Private Rooms

for your SpecialHoliday Parties

(518) 689-44332026 Western Avenue Albany NY 12203Just 15 miles West of Crossgates

Visit our website to make your online reservationswwwmezzanottealbanycom

9 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom December 2011

$100

$75 OFF 1-Hour ZOOM

Whitening Free Consultation

$4999

COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY

PEGA Plaza bull 2021 Western Avenue bull Guilderland bull 456-8040Western Dental Care bull Santhosh K Thomas DDS

wwwWesternDentalCarePCcom

In Stock - All In Incredible Condition

bull Veneer Desks

bull Workstations

bull Metal Desks

bull Conference Room Tables

bull Task amp Guest Seating

bull and much more

I St k

Open Mon- Thur 8-5 Fri 8-3After Hours amp Saturday Available by Appointment

For More Information 437-1029Look on Craigslist for Special Savings

Need Office Furniture

Polish Community Center

225 Washington Ave Ext

Albany NY 12205

(p) 518-456-3995

(f ) 518-456-1032

web wwwalbanypcccom

e-mail banquetsalbanypcccom

PolishCommunity CenterAlbany New York

CCCCooomomooo munity Center

shinnnnnngtgtgtgtggtgtgtonooonon A Avevevve EE Extxtxtt

NY 12205

Pierogi Golabki Polish Smoked Sausage Kraut Veggies

PotatoTossed Salad amp More

Served with Coffee amp Dessert

Adults $1395

Seniors $1095

Kids 12 amp under $695

Polish-American Buffetsecond Friday of each month

Friday December 9 2011

amp Friday January 13 2012

4 pm - 8 pmCome Enjoy our Polish-American Buffet

10 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

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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s

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

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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

LEARN TO RIDEGreat Holiday Gift For All Ages

Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 FREEPrivate or Group Lesson

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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

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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Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

SP

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FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

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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

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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)

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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

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No Registration Fee Includes Uniform

Family Tae Kwon Do Training After-Care Program busses directly from Guilderland Schools

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The UPS Store 1971 Western Avenue Albany (Guilderland)

Next to Hewittrsquos Garden Center

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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

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message from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE2050 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-6611 bull wwwguilderlandchambercom

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COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY

PEGA Plaza bull 2021 Western Avenue bull Guilderland bull 456-8040Western Dental Care bull Santhosh K Thomas DDS

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Adults $1395

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Kids 12 amp under $695

Polish-American Buffetsecond Friday of each month

Friday December 9 2011

amp Friday January 13 2012

4 pm - 8 pmCome Enjoy our Polish-American Buffet

10 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

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

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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

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

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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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TUESDAYS

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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)

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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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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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Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

SP

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FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

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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

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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

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DATED MATERIAL

Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011

Page 3: Our Towne Guilderland - December 2011

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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

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with purchase of $1599 or moreCannot be combined with any other offer

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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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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

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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

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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

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1830 Western Ave bull Guilderland NY

THE SNOW WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT

GIVE US A CALL FOR YOUR PLOWING NEEDS

Donrsquot forget we are your all-season property management company

Give us a Call for your20112012 needs

ldquoA Taste of Italy in Carman Plazardquo

$995 perperson

SERVED FAMILY STYLE

8 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

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$75 OFF 1-Hour ZOOM

Whitening Free Consultation

$4999

COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY

PEGA Plaza bull 2021 Western Avenue bull Guilderland bull 456-8040Western Dental Care bull Santhosh K Thomas DDS

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In Stock - All In Incredible Condition

bull Veneer Desks

bull Workstations

bull Metal Desks

bull Conference Room Tables

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I St k

Open Mon- Thur 8-5 Fri 8-3After Hours amp Saturday Available by Appointment

For More Information 437-1029Look on Craigslist for Special Savings

Need Office Furniture

Polish Community Center

225 Washington Ave Ext

Albany NY 12205

(p) 518-456-3995

(f ) 518-456-1032

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Pierogi Golabki Polish Smoked Sausage Kraut Veggies

PotatoTossed Salad amp More

Served with Coffee amp Dessert

Adults $1395

Seniors $1095

Kids 12 amp under $695

Polish-American Buffetsecond Friday of each month

Friday December 9 2011

amp Friday January 13 2012

4 pm - 8 pmCome Enjoy our Polish-American Buffet

10 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

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

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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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TUESDAYS

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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

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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

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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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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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Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

SP

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CIA

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FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

SP

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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message from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE2050 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-6611 bull wwwguilderlandchambercom

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Choice of Meatballs or

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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

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THE SNOW WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT

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$995 perperson

SERVED FAMILY STYLE

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COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY

PEGA Plaza bull 2021 Western Avenue bull Guilderland bull 456-8040Western Dental Care bull Santhosh K Thomas DDS

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bull Veneer Desks

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Served with Coffee amp Dessert

Adults $1395

Seniors $1095

Kids 12 amp under $695

Polish-American Buffetsecond Friday of each month

Friday December 9 2011

amp Friday January 13 2012

4 pm - 8 pmCome Enjoy our Polish-American Buffet

10 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

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

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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

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

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$5 offany lunch

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Featuring Chef Joseph Solimon formerly of the Hidden Cafe

TUESDAYS

35 OFFBOTTLES OF WINE

THURSDAYS

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Voted

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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

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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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PR 2011

James D Merrill AAMSregFinancial Advisor

1789 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203518-862-9755

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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

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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

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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Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

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Dine-In or Take-Out

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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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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

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message from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE2050 Western Ave Guilderland bull (518) 456-6611 bull wwwguilderlandchambercom

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Call 518-209-2568

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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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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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TUESDAYS

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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)

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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

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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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

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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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FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

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430pm for Pickup

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with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

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served 5pm - 8pm

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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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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

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Friday December 9 2011

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10 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

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your fee submitted by February 1 2012

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Thursday

Half-Price Burgers

Friday

$300 Martinis Appetizers

Saturday and Sunday

Mixed Grill $1895

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Celebrate New Yearrsquos Eve with Us anda Succulent Prime Rib Special Only

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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

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

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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

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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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

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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Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

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FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

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Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

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Dine-In or Take-Out

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with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

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by our Fireplace

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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

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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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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

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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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

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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Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

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FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

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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

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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

Give the Gift of Good Health

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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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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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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

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choice Italian or Ranch dressing

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Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

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with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

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430pm for Pickup

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by our Fireplace

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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

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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

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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Page 10: Our Towne Guilderland - December 2011

10 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

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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

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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

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)

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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

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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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Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

SP

EC

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CIA

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FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

SP

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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

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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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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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TUESDAYS

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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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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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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

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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Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

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FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

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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

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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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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

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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

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

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Be Tax-smart with Your Investments

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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

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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

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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

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AllSquare Wealth works with each of our clients to develop a comprehensive financial plan Our financial

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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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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

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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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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

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Dine-In or Take-Out

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

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FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Page 16: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

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(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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

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CIA

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LOS D SSUUUNDND YS

FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

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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

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Page 18: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

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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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28 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

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Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

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FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

SP

EC

IA

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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

at time of purchase Expiration 12312011

ldquoYOUR SATISFACTION IS MY FIRST PRIORITYrdquo

NATHAN YOUR BUTLER 852-5516280-5336

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

1484 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203

518-456-6171Hours M-Th 8-5

eeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDeeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyytyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDDDD

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Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

wwwdrdelehantycom

Robert J NuttallRobert J NuttallC O N T R A C T I N G

Serving Guilderland since 1980

355-5290Short on Space

Turn that unfinished basement into usable Space

Finished BasementsCrown Molding Chair Rails amp Finished Woodworking

Replacement WindowsInterior Exterior Painting

Custom Wall Papering

wwwrjnuttallcomNO SUBCONTRACTING

Residential Commercial Fully Insured Free Estimates

Proud to be a Guilderland Resident

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

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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

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DATED MATERIAL

Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011

Page 19: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

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This year aim to be above average Start by

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THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMORIES Gift Ideas to DVD

Old Family Films Wedding Videos

35mm Slides Baby Growing Up

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Gift Certificates And so much more

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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

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Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

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FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

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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

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Hours Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm bull Saturdays 10 am - 2pm

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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

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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

Page 20: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

no down time with this innovative procedure

518 - 458 - 9004wwwepifacialcom

10 OFFAll

Packages

NOW OFFERING XTREME LASHES

7 Days A Week Over 26 Years Experience

Fully Insured References Available

NEW--THAI YOGA BODYWORK

Relax with hot stones essential oils heat and

aromatherapy gentle music and much more

Doreen McClintock PYTProfessional-Certified

Kripalu Yoga Teacher amp Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner

Phone (518) 869-3407dkalindiyogaaolcom

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

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Same day appointments

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WE CATER FULL CATERING MENU AVAILABLEFULL BAR AVAILABLE bull CLOSED SUNDAYS

Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

SP

EC

IA

LS

PE

CIA

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LOS D SSUUUNDND YS

FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

SP

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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

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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

33757 Carman Rd Guilderland mdashmdash 8881--11188

FIREWOOD

573-0171

SEASONED

SPLIT

DELIVERED

$100 Face Cord

$220 Full Cord

28 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

Vis

it O

ur

NE

W w

eb

site

w

ww

Ca

tsM

eo

wG

uil

de

rla

nd

co

m

KITCHEN OPEN TO 930 PMTAKE OUT AVAILABLE

WE CATER FULL CATERING MENU AVAILABLEFULL BAR AVAILABLE bull CLOSED SUNDAYS

Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

SP

EC

IA

LS

PE

CIA

L

LOS D SSUUUNDND YS

FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

SP

EC

IA

L

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

at time of purchase Expiration 12312011

ldquoYOUR SATISFACTION IS MY FIRST PRIORITYrdquo

NATHAN YOUR BUTLER 852-5516280-5336

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

1484 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203

518-456-6171Hours M-Th 8-5

eeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDeeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyytyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDDDD

oooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttttt

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

wwwdrdelehantycom

Robert J NuttallRobert J NuttallC O N T R A C T I N G

Serving Guilderland since 1980

355-5290Short on Space

Turn that unfinished basement into usable Space

Finished BasementsCrown Molding Chair Rails amp Finished Woodworking

Replacement WindowsInterior Exterior Painting

Custom Wall Papering

wwwrjnuttallcomNO SUBCONTRACTING

Residential Commercial Fully Insured Free Estimates

Proud to be a Guilderland Resident

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

Page 22: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

33757 Carman Rd Guilderland mdashmdash 8881--11188

FIREWOOD

573-0171

SEASONED

SPLIT

DELIVERED

$100 Face Cord

$220 Full Cord

28 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

Vis

it O

ur

NE

W w

eb

site

w

ww

Ca

tsM

eo

wG

uil

de

rla

nd

co

m

KITCHEN OPEN TO 930 PMTAKE OUT AVAILABLE

WE CATER FULL CATERING MENU AVAILABLEFULL BAR AVAILABLE bull CLOSED SUNDAYS

Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

SP

EC

IA

LS

PE

CIA

L

LOS D SSUUUNDND YS

FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

SP

EC

IA

L

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

at time of purchase Expiration 12312011

ldquoYOUR SATISFACTION IS MY FIRST PRIORITYrdquo

NATHAN YOUR BUTLER 852-5516280-5336

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

1484 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203

518-456-6171Hours M-Th 8-5

eeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDeeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyytyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDDDD

oooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttttt

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

wwwdrdelehantycom

Robert J NuttallRobert J NuttallC O N T R A C T I N G

Serving Guilderland since 1980

355-5290Short on Space

Turn that unfinished basement into usable Space

Finished BasementsCrown Molding Chair Rails amp Finished Woodworking

Replacement WindowsInterior Exterior Painting

Custom Wall Papering

wwwrjnuttallcomNO SUBCONTRACTING

Residential Commercial Fully Insured Free Estimates

Proud to be a Guilderland Resident

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

Page 23: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

33757 Carman Rd Guilderland mdashmdash 8881--11188

FIREWOOD

573-0171

SEASONED

SPLIT

DELIVERED

$100 Face Cord

$220 Full Cord

28 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

Vis

it O

ur

NE

W w

eb

site

w

ww

Ca

tsM

eo

wG

uil

de

rla

nd

co

m

KITCHEN OPEN TO 930 PMTAKE OUT AVAILABLE

WE CATER FULL CATERING MENU AVAILABLEFULL BAR AVAILABLE bull CLOSED SUNDAYS

Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

SP

EC

IA

LS

PE

CIA

L

LOS D SSUUUNDND YS

FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

SP

EC

IA

L

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

at time of purchase Expiration 12312011

ldquoYOUR SATISFACTION IS MY FIRST PRIORITYrdquo

NATHAN YOUR BUTLER 852-5516280-5336

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

1484 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203

518-456-6171Hours M-Th 8-5

eeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDeeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyytyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDDDD

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Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

wwwdrdelehantycom

Robert J NuttallRobert J NuttallC O N T R A C T I N G

Serving Guilderland since 1980

355-5290Short on Space

Turn that unfinished basement into usable Space

Finished BasementsCrown Molding Chair Rails amp Finished Woodworking

Replacement WindowsInterior Exterior Painting

Custom Wall Papering

wwwrjnuttallcomNO SUBCONTRACTING

Residential Commercial Fully Insured Free Estimates

Proud to be a Guilderland Resident

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

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$10 OFFAny Service

Just for Liking our Facebook PageGo to wwwFacebookcomAdamsHeating

and click lsquoLikersquo

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copy 2010 The Coupon Cart

FREEDigital Non Programable Thermostat

with Install of Heating System

$10 OFFHeating System

Tune Up

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

Page 24: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

33757 Carman Rd Guilderland mdashmdash 8881--11188

FIREWOOD

573-0171

SEASONED

SPLIT

DELIVERED

$100 Face Cord

$220 Full Cord

28 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

Vis

it O

ur

NE

W w

eb

site

w

ww

Ca

tsM

eo

wG

uil

de

rla

nd

co

m

KITCHEN OPEN TO 930 PMTAKE OUT AVAILABLE

WE CATER FULL CATERING MENU AVAILABLEFULL BAR AVAILABLE bull CLOSED SUNDAYS

Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

SP

EC

IA

LS

PE

CIA

L

LOS D SSUUUNDND YS

FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

SP

EC

IA

L

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

at time of purchase Expiration 12312011

ldquoYOUR SATISFACTION IS MY FIRST PRIORITYrdquo

NATHAN YOUR BUTLER 852-5516280-5336

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

1484 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203

518-456-6171Hours M-Th 8-5

eeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDeeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyytyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDDDD

oooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttttt

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

wwwdrdelehantycom

Robert J NuttallRobert J NuttallC O N T R A C T I N G

Serving Guilderland since 1980

355-5290Short on Space

Turn that unfinished basement into usable Space

Finished BasementsCrown Molding Chair Rails amp Finished Woodworking

Replacement WindowsInterior Exterior Painting

Custom Wall Papering

wwwrjnuttallcomNO SUBCONTRACTING

Residential Commercial Fully Insured Free Estimates

Proud to be a Guilderland Resident

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

Page 25: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

33757 Carman Rd Guilderland mdashmdash 8881--11188

FIREWOOD

573-0171

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DELIVERED

$100 Face Cord

$220 Full Cord

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Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

SP

EC

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CIA

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LOS D SSUUUNDND YS

FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

SP

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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

at time of purchase Expiration 12312011

ldquoYOUR SATISFACTION IS MY FIRST PRIORITYrdquo

NATHAN YOUR BUTLER 852-5516280-5336

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

1484 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203

518-456-6171Hours M-Th 8-5

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Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

wwwdrdelehantycom

Robert J NuttallRobert J NuttallC O N T R A C T I N G

Serving Guilderland since 1980

355-5290Short on Space

Turn that unfinished basement into usable Space

Finished BasementsCrown Molding Chair Rails amp Finished Woodworking

Replacement WindowsInterior Exterior Painting

Custom Wall Papering

wwwrjnuttallcomNO SUBCONTRACTING

Residential Commercial Fully Insured Free Estimates

Proud to be a Guilderland Resident

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

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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

Page 26: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

33757 Carman Rd Guilderland mdashmdash 8881--11188

FIREWOOD

573-0171

SEASONED

SPLIT

DELIVERED

$100 Face Cord

$220 Full Cord

28 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

Vis

it O

ur

NE

W w

eb

site

w

ww

Ca

tsM

eo

wG

uil

de

rla

nd

co

m

KITCHEN OPEN TO 930 PMTAKE OUT AVAILABLE

WE CATER FULL CATERING MENU AVAILABLEFULL BAR AVAILABLE bull CLOSED SUNDAYS

Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

SP

EC

IA

LS

PE

CIA

L

LOS D SSUUUNDND YS

FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

SP

EC

IA

L

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

at time of purchase Expiration 12312011

ldquoYOUR SATISFACTION IS MY FIRST PRIORITYrdquo

NATHAN YOUR BUTLER 852-5516280-5336

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

1484 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203

518-456-6171Hours M-Th 8-5

eeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDeeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyytyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDDDD

oooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttttt

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

wwwdrdelehantycom

Robert J NuttallRobert J NuttallC O N T R A C T I N G

Serving Guilderland since 1980

355-5290Short on Space

Turn that unfinished basement into usable Space

Finished BasementsCrown Molding Chair Rails amp Finished Woodworking

Replacement WindowsInterior Exterior Painting

Custom Wall Papering

wwwrjnuttallcomNO SUBCONTRACTING

Residential Commercial Fully Insured Free Estimates

Proud to be a Guilderland Resident

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

Page 27: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

33757 Carman Rd Guilderland mdashmdash 8881--11188

FIREWOOD

573-0171

SEASONED

SPLIT

DELIVERED

$100 Face Cord

$220 Full Cord

28 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

Vis

it O

ur

NE

W w

eb

site

w

ww

Ca

tsM

eo

wG

uil

de

rla

nd

co

m

KITCHEN OPEN TO 930 PMTAKE OUT AVAILABLE

WE CATER FULL CATERING MENU AVAILABLEFULL BAR AVAILABLE bull CLOSED SUNDAYS

Let Us Help Make Your Holidays a Little Easier

Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken or Haddock

Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

TUESDAY amp FRIDAYFamily Style Chicken Parm Dinner

for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

SP

EC

IA

LS

PE

CIA

L

LOS D SSUUUNDND YS

FRIDAYGrilled Lemon or Cajun Tilapia Dinner

for 4 $20includes French Fries tossed salad

with choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

Come Enjoy a Great Bowlof Homemade Soup

by our Fireplace

SP

EC

IA

L

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

at time of purchase Expiration 12312011

ldquoYOUR SATISFACTION IS MY FIRST PRIORITYrdquo

NATHAN YOUR BUTLER 852-5516280-5336

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

1484 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203

518-456-6171Hours M-Th 8-5

eeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDeeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyytyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDDDD

oooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttttt

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

wwwdrdelehantycom

Robert J NuttallRobert J NuttallC O N T R A C T I N G

Serving Guilderland since 1980

355-5290Short on Space

Turn that unfinished basement into usable Space

Finished BasementsCrown Molding Chair Rails amp Finished Woodworking

Replacement WindowsInterior Exterior Painting

Custom Wall Papering

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Proud to be a Guilderland Resident

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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

Page 28: Our Towne Guilderland - December 2011

28 December 2011 ourtowneGUILDERLANDcom

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Route 155 ~ 18 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

Celebrating 30th Anniversary

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Parm Dinner for 4 $20includes spaghetti tossed salad with

choice Italian or Ranch dressing

and rolls

Dine-In or Take-Out

served 5pm - 8pm

please order between 1130am and

430pm for Pickup

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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

at time of purchase Expiration 12312011

ldquoYOUR SATISFACTION IS MY FIRST PRIORITYrdquo

NATHAN YOUR BUTLER 852-5516280-5336

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Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

1484 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203

518-456-6171Hours M-Th 8-5

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Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

wwwdrdelehantycom

Robert J NuttallRobert J NuttallC O N T R A C T I N G

Serving Guilderland since 1980

355-5290Short on Space

Turn that unfinished basement into usable Space

Finished BasementsCrown Molding Chair Rails amp Finished Woodworking

Replacement WindowsInterior Exterior Painting

Custom Wall Papering

wwwrjnuttallcomNO SUBCONTRACTING

Residential Commercial Fully Insured Free Estimates

Proud to be a Guilderland Resident

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

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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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NOW ACCEPTING

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PS

US P PA NY

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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

Page 29: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

at time of purchase Expiration 12312011

ldquoYOUR SATISFACTION IS MY FIRST PRIORITYrdquo

NATHAN YOUR BUTLER 852-5516280-5336

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

1484 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203

518-456-6171Hours M-Th 8-5

eeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDeeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyytyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDDDD

oooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttttt

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

wwwdrdelehantycom

Robert J NuttallRobert J NuttallC O N T R A C T I N G

Serving Guilderland since 1980

355-5290Short on Space

Turn that unfinished basement into usable Space

Finished BasementsCrown Molding Chair Rails amp Finished Woodworking

Replacement WindowsInterior Exterior Painting

Custom Wall Papering

wwwrjnuttallcomNO SUBCONTRACTING

Residential Commercial Fully Insured Free Estimates

Proud to be a Guilderland Resident

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

Page 30: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

at time of purchase Expiration 12312011

ldquoYOUR SATISFACTION IS MY FIRST PRIORITYrdquo

NATHAN YOUR BUTLER 852-5516280-5336

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

1484 Western AvenueAlbany NY 12203

518-456-6171Hours M-Th 8-5

eeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDeeeeeeeeeeee MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Delehantttttttttyytyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy DDDDDDDDD

oooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttooommmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggg NNNNNeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww PPPPPPPPPPPPPPaaaaaaaaaatttttttttt

Janice M Delehanty DDS

Quality ~ Care ~ Service

Welcoming New Patients

wwwdrdelehantycom

Robert J NuttallRobert J NuttallC O N T R A C T I N G

Serving Guilderland since 1980

355-5290Short on Space

Turn that unfinished basement into usable Space

Finished BasementsCrown Molding Chair Rails amp Finished Woodworking

Replacement WindowsInterior Exterior Painting

Custom Wall Papering

wwwrjnuttallcomNO SUBCONTRACTING

Residential Commercial Fully Insured Free Estimates

Proud to be a Guilderland Resident

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

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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

Page 31: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

Page 32: Our Towne Guilderland - December 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

DATED MATERIAL

Postmaster Please deliver by Dec 9th 2011