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Notes from the Supervisor’s Offi ceI’d like to welcome all of the readers of Our Towne Guilderland to 2011, and to once again express my gratitude to publisher Lowell Knapp for providing the Supervisor’s Offi ce with the opportunity to stay in touch with Guilderland residents through the use of this column. I believe that is important for our residents to be informed about what’s happening with Town aff airs, and this is one way to achieve that goal. I would also recommend that readers check in from time to time at our offi cial website, www.townofguilderland.org. Th e site is updated continuously, and contains all sorts of information on how diff erent parts of Town government work, as well as current event information and downloadable forms for a variety of uses. You can also use this site to sign up for e-mail updates on agendas and minutes of the Guilderland Town Board and other boards and committees.
Unfortunately, the tough economy is persisting into 2011 across the nation, the state, and the region. While we are all hopeful for a rebound in the year ahead, we are doing our best at the Town level to keep down the cost of local government in order to limit the tax burden imposed on our residents. Guilderland’s 2011 Town budget once again contains no increase in the Town tax rate, yet continues to maintain the level of government services that we believe are what our residents want and need to maintain the quality of life in our community.
Guilderland’s ability to eff ectively strike a balance between the need for services and sensitivity to the tax burden borne by residents was signifi cantly enhanced in 2011 through a high level of cooperation between the Town workforce and the Town administration. Th e willingness
of Town employees to forego increases in salary rates for 2011 made a signifi cant diff erence as we worked to hold the line on the Town tax rate, and we are pleased that our workforce has shown such a high level of awareness and sensitivity regarding the fi nancial stresses that are impacting so many of their neighbors. We believe that this was a clear demonstration of responsible citizenship on their part, and we are gratifi ed by their willingness to work with us through these challenging fi nancial times.
I am sure that many of our residents will be looking for aff ordable recreational opportunities close to home this winter, and Guilderland’s park system has a number of these for you to choose from. Cross-country skiing will be available in two locations. Weather permitting, there will be groomed trails available at Western Turnpike Golf Course, while Tawasentha Park and the Winter Recreation Area off er the opportunity for skiing along the ungroomed hiking trails. Ski rentals are available for $7 on weekends at the Western Turnpike Pro Shop. Residents who snowshoe can use the trails throughout Tawasentha Park. A limited number of snowshoe rentals are available at a cost of $5 at the Parks Offi ce on Route 146 during the week and at the Western Turnpike Pro Shop on weekends. We ask that you refrain from snowshoeing on the golf course, though. As always, the sledding hill in the Winter Recreation Area is
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open, and gets plenty of use aft er every snowfall.
Golf is always on the minds of some of our residents, even when it is cold and snowy outside. Th is is the time of year when golfers may want to think about obtaining or renewing a seasonal membership at the Town’s Western Turnpike Golf Course. Memberships off er the opportunity for regular players to get out on the course at a very reasonable rate, In addition, early-bird discounts on membership rates are available until February 1. Check the Town website or call the Parks and Recreation Offi ce for more information.
Current information about the recreational activities available in our Guilderland parks is available on the Town website, by calling the Parks Department Offi ce at 456-3150 during the week, or by calling the Western Turnpike Pro Shop at 456-0786 on the weekend.
On behalf of the Town of Guilderland and all its employees, I’d like to off er my best wishes for the New Year to all our residents.
Kenneth Runion, Town Supervisor
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Message from the Chamber...Dear Readers: Happy New Year! I hope you all are beginning the New Year with an optimistic attitude, as we are at the chamber. We hit the ground running after the short holi-day break, and are pleased to pro-vide our businesses and community with the upcoming events:
Fri. Jan. 7– First Friday Business Breakfast hosted by Joe Castaldo
from Crossgates Mall. “Guilderland in 2011.” Join Supervisor Ken Runion, School Superintendant Marie Wiles, Guilderland Public Library Director Barbara Nichols Randall and Guilderland Chamber of Com-merce Director Kathy Burbank talk about Guilderland projects, events, and expectations for the year. 7:30-9:00am $5 includes breakfast. Holiday Inn Express-Western Ave.
Fri. Feb. 4-First Friday Business Breakfast - “Internet Marketing: Making the Web and Your Web Site to Work for You” - Presented by Roger Lipera, Lipera Web Design. Find about planning your site’s message and theme, incorporating social media, and more. 7:30 - 8:00 am for networking, program 8:00 - 9:00 am, Q & A from 9:00 to 9:30. $5 -GCC Offi ces.
Our Women’s Business Group is hitting road, meeting at these locations in the next few months-Th urs. Jan. 20 –Fifi ’s Frocks and Frills, 1832 Western Ave-8-9 am. Th urs. Feb. 17-Pure Elements Organic Salon-1726 Western Ave 8-9 am. Th ese are all Free!
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Tues. Jan. 18- Business After Hours Mixer 5:30pm-7pm at Pioneer Bank located on 1883 Western Ave. Sage Bistro will be Catering and we will be mixing with the Colonie-Guilderland Rotary! Come and celebrate the New Year as we get back into the swing of business for 2011! Cost is $10 per person.
Register for these events at www.guilderlandchamber.com/calendar.html or call the chamber at 456-6611.
Not only do we have those great programs but January 24-29th is Guilderland Restaurant Week, where for the low price of $20.11, you get an appetizer, dinner and dessert at several fantastic Guilderland restaurants like Athos, BFS, Londonderry Café, and more. Restaurants and menus will be listed at www.tasteofguilderland.com or you can always call the chamber at 456-6611.
Again, I hope you have a happy and healthy new year.
Kathy Burbank, Executive Director, 456-6611
Guilderland Restaurant Week 2011- January 24-29
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Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
Now that the New Year has come and gone many of us have charged ourselves with following through with the resolutions we have made. If you did make one, it probably has to do with improving your body in a way related to fi tness or diet. Th e best way to complete your commitment to your improvement is with your children.
If diet is your promise then now is the time to improve the way your whole family eats. Doing this will give you the sense of unity you desire and the togetherness your family needs. During a time when child obesity is on the rise, this is the perfect time to help your children make the right choices by leading by example. Keeping your whole family involved will give you the motivation to continue.
If you are promising to improve through exercise it is also best to do so through a family eff ort. Th at is because the unity you will feel will help you stay on the path you have chosen. Th ere are many activities that a family can participate in together. One of them is martial arts training. Together you can improve your physical fi tness, agility, fl exibility and self defense skills, while developing better, stronger character and family togetherness.
Th e family program at Guilderland Martial Arts is very strong, fun and an absolutely delightful community of people who by and large attest to improved performance at school and work, or at least increased focus or coping methods.
Th at is not to say that everyone should start the martial arts; it is an option that fi ts the needs of many families in our community. If you have ever thought about martial arts training, then it is worth a try to see what it is like. You will fi nd it more fun and less intimidating than you might have thought. It truly is for everyone, but not everyone is ready for it.
What ever you chose, choose health and fi tness with your family. If you do not have children, then make the choice with friends, because just like I consider all of the students and families I teach at the high school and Guilderland Martial Arts part of my family, your friends are part of yours.
Master Rice is a 4th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, teaches math at Guilderland High School and owns Guilderland Martial Arts with his sister Christine Clark.
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Q AQ. What year did the business start?A. Th e Chamber was offi cially incorporated in 1972, but was active as a group of businesses wanting to promote Guilderland and help educate fellow businesses for many years before that. It is a membership organization now with about half of Guilderland’s businesses as members.
Q. Where are you located and were you always in the same location?A. Th e chamber is located at the intersection of Western and 155, in Star Plaza. We started as a kiosk with local information at the end of the Northway, and have moved a few times. Most people remember the location by the Stuyvesant Plaza pond the best.
Q. How and why did you get into the business?A. I have been with the chamber for 3.5 years, aft er working in the non-profi t management fi eld for 12 years. I live in Guilderland with my husband who grew up here and fi ve kids, and we all live “chamber life” daily. Guilderland is a small town, and my family interacts with member businesses and uses town amenities all the time.
Q. Are you known for anything special?A. Over the past 39 years, the chamber has been responsible for many events that promote the town, and connect the town, community, and businesses. You may remember Gelder Day, Pig-Tacular, the Bicentennial Parade, and now we have Souped Up on Guilderland and Restaurant Week.
Q. Are you doing anything new?A. As the economy slowed over the past few years, we have been doing events and programs that involve sectors of industry so that we can promote them locally, like Restaurant Week, Ladies Night Out Health and Wellness event, and the Guilderland Home Improvement Expo last year. We are also working hard right now to help our members promote themselves and teach them how we can help them.
Q. What hours are you open?A. Th e chamber hours are 8:30-4:30, but the staff goes to evening events and meetings as well as weekend events that our members are having.
Q. Do you sponsor any local teams, if so which ones? A. We help our member teams and organizations like Pop Warner, Guilderland Youth Soccer, and Lacrosse identify
good sponsor opportunities. For a team or even a nonprofi t like American Cancer Society, belonging to the chamber connects them to businesses that they may not otherwise get to know.
Q. What do you love most about the business?A. I love the variety of things that we do; from business programs on tax issues to our charity silent auction, every day is diff erent at the chamber. I am a problem solver, and look forward to coming to work every day to see what my new challenge is going to be.
Q. What do you think is your biggest challenge with the business?A. In tough times, businesses may not see our membership fee as a priority, and they discontinue membership with us. My biggest challenge is to get all businesses to see the value of a local chamber that provides local businesses with the tools they need to operate. Many businesses could not survive without our health insurance program, our free or low cost local marketing or educational programs. Continuing membership in this chamber is crucial to promoting shopping local and a local economy.
Q. What do you want the community to know about you?A. Th e community should know that we have local business information and a directory, visitors information and maps, and a variety of resources at our offi ce, not just for businesses but for anyone; schools, residents, non-profi ts. Th ey should also know that if they know anyone who owns
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Make a New Year’s Resolution to Save Electricity – and Money!
Have you always wondered how much energy your electronics and appliances use? What consumes the most
energy in your home? Find out with a “Kill A Watt.”
Kill A Watts are available from the Guilderland Public Library. Th ey’re simple to use. Just plug it into an outlet, and plug an appliance into the Kill A Watt. Th en read the numbers and see what you’ve been spending every day, every week, every month, to keep the coff ee maker, toaster, and all the rechargers for your cell phone and laptop plugged in all the time. You’ll also be surprised at how much power your computer’s printer uses when you leave it on “STANDBY” all day long.
At a loss for a New Year’s resolution? Th en resolve to save electricity – and money! – and use the Kill A Watt to fi nd out how.
Kill A Watt devices can be checked out by Guilderland Public Library cardholders. Th ey circulate for 14 days, are non-requestable and non-renewable. Ask for them at the Circulation desk.
[Note to Editor: Attached photo “Kill-A-Watt_K-200dpi.jpg” is associated with above item. Caption:] Th is handy, easy-to-use device will tell you what appliances are wasting money in your home. Need a New Year’s resolution? Resolve to save money on electricity, and let a “Kill A Watt” show you how.
It’s not too Late to Donate to the Giving Tree
Your Giving Tree gift supports events such as the Notable Author Speakers Series, the Annual Summer Reading Club, Literary Garden Events, Family Fun Days, and so many more.
Th ese are events that people throughout the community rely upon, so your donation is a gift to yourself and the people of Guilderland.
Giving Tree gift s are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Th e Guilderland Public Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Th e next Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held at 7:30 pm on Th ursday, January 13, 2011, in the Library’s Normanskill Room, not the Helderberg Room as previously reported. You are encouraged to attend.
We wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Th e Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland. Call 456-2400 x 12 for more information, or visit the Library’s website at www.guilpl.org. Become a Facebook Fan of the Library, follow the Library on Twitter (@GuilderlandLib), and listen to the Library’s online radio station, Radio GPL. It all starts at guilpl.org.
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On SATURDAY, JAN. 29, 2011 from 8 a.m.-noon, GHS PTSA will sponsor a “Practice SAT”. Th is practice test is perfect timing to help your student prepare for May and June SAT tests off ered at GHS. Th e SAT continues to be a major factor in the college admissions process and many colleges base fi nancial aid on SAT scores. Whatever a student can do to prepare themselves to do well on the SAT will be time well spent. Students of all grade levels are invited to participate. Th e well known Kaplan SAT Preparation company will administer the test which will be held at GHS for the low cost of $20 per student if registered by Jan 14. Aft er Jan 14, cost is $25 per student. ALL PROCEEDS benefi t GHS PTSA programs and scholarships. Benefi ts include the 4 hour test, simulated testing conditions, scoring of the test, and complete answer guide. Scores and answer guide will be sent within fi ve days of the test. Participation is off ered on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis and is limited to 90 students. Last year this was a sell out; so register early! To register: checks should be made payable to “GHS PTSA” and mailed to GHS PTSA , 8 School Rd, Guilderland Center, NY 12085. Please write student’s name, parent’s e-mail, and parent’s phone number on the check.
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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.
INDEPENDENT STUDIES & PATIENT SURVEYS FAVOR CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR BACK AND NECK PAIN.RESEARCH SHOWS WIDE USAGE AND SATISFACTION
By Dr. Jennifer L. Noonan, Spinal Wellness Center, Western Ave, Guilderland
80% of all people will experience back pain in their lifetime. Th at is an irrefutable fact. With sedentary jobs and obesity being so prevalent, this number is expected to rise. Over the years, study aft er study has shown chiropractic to be the most eff ective form of treatment for back pain of all kinds, having greater long-term benefi ts than any other treatment.
Its great to have all these studies on our side, but what do our patients have to say? A study, which surveyed more than 14,000 consumers, was conducted by the Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center. According to the report, the respondents tried a variety of treatments and rated them on how helpful and satisfi ed they were with the results. Th e conclusion? “Eighty-eight percent of those who tried chiropractic manipulation said it helped a lot, and 59 percent were ‘completely’ or ‘very’ satisfi ed with their chiropractor.” Chiropractic works and people like it, that is the bottom line.
Conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, facet syndrome, whiplash, and chronic mechanical pain syndrome are all treated successfully in my offi ce. Many times, chiropractic is the only treatment to give signifi cant broad-based long-term relief. One of the reasons for our success is that we treat the cause (the spinal dysfunction and nerves) rather than covering up the problem with drugs which, in essence just ignores it and allows it progress further. With a variety of manual and non-force at my disposal I also treat
patients according to their specifi c condition. No “cookie cutter” care.
I urge people to at least come in for a consultation and get information on their specifi c problem. What have you got to lose other than your pain?
For more information please schedule a complimentary consultation by calling 869-3415
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2010 A N N U A L U P D A T E JANUARY 7, 2011
G u i l d e r h a v e n , i n c . p r o v i d e s food, financial assistance, transportation, and medical intervention for New York residents and their companion animals. In 2010, we facilitated the spay/neuter of 863 cats (feral and owned) and 64 dogs! We have spoken to school groups and youth organizations, produced an educational coloring booklet, and placed animals from private homes and from shelters and rescue groups. Guilderhaven, inc. has also delivered
thousands of pounds of dog/cat food, and many supplies, to pet owners and rescue groups. In addition, we initiated a program in 2010 to assist PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) of the Albany Damien Center. One of our goals for 2010 was to become an asset to PAWS in providing spay/neuter and additional veterinary services for their clients' pets. To date we have neutered 37 cats and 18 dogs belonging to PAWS clients.
Through these actions we hope to assist PAWS in their mission of "improving the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS by maintaining the love and companionship of pets and their owners when they need each other most". Please consider sending a tax deductible. donation to Guilderhaven, inc. 6655 Route 158 Altamont, NY 12009 and help us help the animals!
It’s been a busy year for Guilderhaven, inc.
A 501(C)(3) NON-FOR-PROFIT HELPING THE ANIMAL
COMMUNITY! VISIT US AT: http://web.mac.com/guilderhaven
Christian - 1 yr. old neutered male; rescued by a kind lady. An irresponsible family was keeping him out in the cold! He is now in a foster home where he is getting much needed love. Christian is a very handsome boy that is house trained and up-to-date on all his routine shots! Contact Cat Tales at (518) 248-9682.
Pinot - 6 yr. old spayed female Shepherd/Beagle mix; up-to-date on shots and weighs ~65 lbs; good with other dogs; housebroken; sweet and submissive; needs a home with older children. Call Danielle at 428-9580.
Sunday Rose - 2 yr. old spayed female cat; loves to stay close & be your constant companion; will meet you at the door when you come home from work and sleep on your bed at night; Contact Lauri at 461-0251 or [email protected].
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2011 Spay/Neuter Clinics(please call (518)861-6861 for more info and to make an appointment)
Cat Spay/Neuter Clinics:Cat Care Coalition Spay/Neuter Clinic:
Eligibility: Low income; <$39,000/year for single household; applicationavailable in the PAWS office or on Guilderhaven, inc.’s website at http://web.mac.com/guilderhaven.Service: Distemper & rabies vaccinations, worming meds, exam, andspay/neuter-$70; Testing for feline leukemia or FIV: $15 additional
Animal Protective Foundation (APF):Eligibility: Anyone qualifiesService: Rabies vaccinations, treated for fleas and earmites, nails trimmed, exam, testing for feleuk/FIV, and spay/neuter
Dog Spay/Neuter Clinic: Aqueduct Animal Hospital, 2721 Balltown Road Schenectady, NY 12309; Dr. Pike, DVM
Eligibility: Income eligible; <$39,000 for 1 and <$44,000 for 2Services: All dogs receive an exam, distemper and rabies vaccinations, heartworm test, and spay/neuter. Males: $80; Females under 50 lbs: $150with required overnight stay; Females over 50 lbs: $210 with required overnight stay
Extra Costs: If the dog is over 7 years of age, blood work is required and will cost extra. Also extra: pain medication($10-$15), E-collar($10-20), flea treatment($20).
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Guilderland residents may rent the large and small Pavilions
from May 1 through October 30, 2011.
Th e large pavilion accommodates up to 200 guests and the
fee is $100 Mon - Th urs; $115 Fri - Sun for Guilderland
residents. Businesses, groups of 100+ or private groups may
rent the large pavilion for $125 Mon-Th urs. and $185 Fri -
Sun (must be reserved by a Guilderland resident).
A large grill area i s
available for use, as
well as electricity
and water. Th ere
are no cooking
or refrigeration
facilities other
than the grill area
at the pavilions.
Public restrooms
are located
adjacent to the large pavilion. Th e large pavilion holds
approximately 20 - 25 picnic tables.
Th e small pavilion accommodates up to 40 guests and
the fee is $55 Mon - Th urs; $80 Fri - Sun for Guilderland
residents. Businesses and private groups may book the
small pavilion for $80 Mon - Th urs; $105 Fri - Sun (must be
reserved by a Guilderland resident). A water fountain, grill,
and electricity are available for use. Th e small pavilion holds
approximately 8 picnic tables and is located in the lower fi elds.
Th e Parks & Recreation Department will begin booking
pavilion space on the fi rst business day of January each
year. For 2011, the fi rst business day is Monday, January 3,
2011. Residents may call the Parks & Recreation Offi ce
at 456-3150 to reserve a pavilion. If the date is available, a
Request for Use of Facilities Form must be sent with a check
or money order made payable to the Town of Guilderland and
mailed to Dennis Moore, Director of Parks & Recreation,
181 Route 146, Altamont, NY 12009 or residents can stop
in at the Parks & Recreation Offi ce located across from
Tawasentha Park. To guarantee booking a pavilion, residents
must submit the Facilities Use Form and full payment to the
Town of Guilderland. Reservations by phone will be accepted
for 10 business days. If the Facilities Use Form and fees are
not received, the reservation will be released aft er the 10th
business day. A carry-in, carry-out trash policy is in eff ect for
large and small pavilion usage.
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Ringing in the New Year with Music
When you think about music, is the library the fi rst place
you think to go to? It should be! Th e Guilderland Public
Library has books, CDs, videos, a radio station, and even
downloadable music all for
the same price, FREE!
Beginning this month
Guilderland card holders
will have access to Freegal.
Th is new music database
and download service gives you access to thousands of
recordings owned by the SONY Music group. In addition
to information about artists and upcoming music, card
holders can download three songs per week.
Don’t have a computer at
home? No problem. Come
into the Library and use our
new download station. You
may download three songs per
week to your Ipod or MP3
player.
Also from home you can listen to Radio GPL’s playlists of
music CDs the Library owns. If you like what you hear,
you can reserve the CD.
In our non-fi ction collection, you can fi nd musical
concerts on DVD. (We still have a few on
VHS). Classic performances by Luciano
Pavarotti or contemporary videos such
as the senior citizen’s rock & roll choir,
Young @ Heart.
Our CD collection numbers close to
9,000 and includes cowboy to classical, oldies to opera and
a little of everything in between.
You will fi nd that we have almost all of the classic musicals
and many musical DVDs are also found in the Children’s
area.
Check out the titles in the 780 stacks and you will fi nd
books about musicians, instruments (including some how-
tos), librettos and other interesting gems.
Fab by Howard Sounes, Josh Groban Illuminations, Th e
Music Man.
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