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Notes from the Supervisor’s Offi ce

This month marks the second anniversary of the introduction of the “Supervisor’s Notes” column in Our Towne Guilderland.

I hope that over the course of that time, readers have found the column to be useful and informative, as this was our intention in creating this feature. We are always open to suggestions for additions or improvements. Please feel free to direct your suggestions to me at Town Hall (356-1980, ext. 1040), or to Lowell Knapp, the Publisher of Our Towne.

One of the good things about the wet weather that we experienced this spring was that it has helped to keep our Town parks green and fresh-looking, and our Parks Department has been busy keeping them in good shape for the use of our residents. Our extensive system of parks ranges from neighborhood locations such as Abele, Fort Hunter, and Volunteer Firefi ghters’ Park, which are relatively small and feature amenities such as playgrounds and ball fi elds, to sports-oriented facilities such as Di Caprio, Keenholts, and Nott Road Parks, to our “crown jewel”, Tawasentha Park, home to the Town Pool, the Guilderland Performing Arts Center, the Ruth Lawlor Memorial Gardens, a large playground, basketball, tennis, several picnic areas, and a 5-mile network of hiking trails. If you have questions about any of Guilderland’s park facilities, please visit the Parks Department page on the Town website, www.townofguilderland.org, or call the Parks Offi ce at 456-3150.

Guilderland’s Western Turnpike Golf Course is in excellent shape and continues to off er a pleasant and challenging golf experience at a reasonable price, particularly for Town residents who present resident identifi cation cards, which can be obtained at the course with proof of residency. You can call the Western Turnpike Pro Shop at 456-0786 for information about course conditions and greens fees, or to arrange a tee time for your group.

Th e Guilderland Performing Arts Center continues the longstanding tradition of off ering free concerts from a range of musical genres at 7:30 each Th ursday evening at the GPAC facility

in Tawasentha Park. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy some music in the serene setting of “Th e Hill by the Vale”. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the fi nancial support provided by many local businesses and individuals that allows us to continue with this series.

Our summer recreation program is in full swing, providing day camp and sports/activity camps for hundreds of our Town’s children. Th ere a few openings still left in a limited number of our programs. Please call the Parks Offi ce at 456-3150 for more information.

Summer recreational opportunities are also available in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, a signifi cant portion of which lies within the Town of Guilderland. Th e Preserve contains 18 miles of trails for hikers and mountain bikers, as well as a variety of programs in and around the Discovery Center, the Preserve’s environmental education facility on New Karner Road. Information about the Preserve, and about hours and programs at the Discovery Center, can be found at www.albanypinebush.org.

I hope that all of our residents are enjoying the warmer weather, and that you will travel safely around Guilderland as you enjoy the summer season.

Kenneth Runion, Town Supervisor


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Message from the Chamber...Dear Readers-I hope everyone is enjoying the heat in whatever ways you enjoy summer! Some people like movies and air conditioning, and some like swimming and heat; either way, Guilderland has you covered. Th e library, Tawasentha Park and Crossgates Mall have movies being off ered- the library and Tawasentha are free and the mall’s are one dollar. Or, you can visit the town pool, parks, walk Stuyvesant Plaza, and enjoy the heat and fl owers!Th e big events for the chamber this month are of course Restaurant Week, July 17-23,

and we also have a book launch party for Shaw Rabadi of BFS Catering. For $20.11 for a 3-course meal, visit Hana Japanese Restaurant, Provence, Peaches Café, Barcelona Spanish Restaurant, Athos Greek Restaurant, BFS Mediterranean, Mezza Notte Ristorante, Tesoro, or Sage Bistro. For the participating restaurants and their restaurant week menus, addresses, phone numbers, etc the chamber maintains a website, www.tasteofguilderland.com which gets thousands of hits before and during the week.Restaurant owner Shaw Rabadi, owner of BFS Restaurant, has been in business over 20 years. Now he is an author of a Mediterranean cookbook, Savor the Spices of Life! Join us on July 27, at the Holiday Inn Express on Western Ave. as we launch Shaw Rabadi’s new book with a summer mixer and book signing! 5:30-7:30; $10 per person (paid admission also gets you a discount on book).Summer seems to be the time to slow down a little, and we at the chamber are really going to try and do that this year, so we are closing early on Fridays, at 2 pm. We are open Monday thru Th ursday 8:30-4:30 like usual, please stop by for information on ANY of the above mentioned events and happenings. We are happy to tell you about what great things are happening right here in Guilderland.Have a great one!Kathy Burbank,Executive Director, 456-6611

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Summer is upon us. It is time for the kids to celebrate the end of their school year, and time for parents to be ready to spend more time with your family. Th e days are longer so evenings can be enjoyed outside at grill side. Th ere is more time to play outside. Do not miss this season to be with your children outside, even if only in the evening doing something or just hanging out in the fresh air.

At Guilderland Martial Arts we celebrate the end of school by going to Nationals to compete and then beginning our summer camp. One of the great things about Taekwondo summer camp for our students is that by the time the camp is over, there is still plenty of time to play outside. So the campers get the best of both activities. During the early part of the day the campers spend time developing community, great character, martial arts skills, and having fun with peers playing games, creating arts and crafts, creating martial arts skits, and learning weapon skills. Th en in the late

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afternoon there is still time for all of the outdoor activities they want to enjoy with their family and friends.

Now that the weather is nice it is also time to follow up on those New Year’s Resolutions; can you believe it has been

6 months already? If you have not gotten out to exercise make that plan happen, and if you can, do it with your children. When you are out with them, lead by example and be selfl ess to others. When you are doing those projects outside that you have been promising yourself you would get done once the weather turned nice, have the patience and perseverance to succeed in your work. It is not always easy, but you’ll feel great about it in the end.

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Among this summer’s many GPL Summer Reading Club events are several that are open to all! Such is the “Music and Stories from Our African Heritage” program on Tuesday, July 12, at 2 pm. No registration required! Just be there.

Kim and Reggie Harris, nationally and internationally known musicians and storytellers, will perform music and stories from the African heritage of America and the World. Th is is an outstanding opportunity to broaden musical and folklore horizons, and meet this exciting and entertaining musical team.

Just how far can Buzz Lightyear go?Th is past spring we showed Toy Story. Th en we showed Toy Story 2. On Friday, July 15, at 7 pm, we complete the Lightyear Trilogy with Toy … well, we are prevented by our performance license from using the featured movie’s title in any promotional literature, including this press release. But, you get the idea.

Th e Toy franchise is going strong, with better graphics, the same delightfully twisted child-friendly humor, and a plotline built upon the gang being mistakenly delivered to a day care center. Best quote: Barbie introduces herself to Ken, and asks, “Have we ever met?” Ken: “I would have remembered.”

Th is week’s feature is sponsored by Linda “MAZZ”ariello of RealtyUSA. We are grateful for the support. As always at the Library’s Helderberg Th eatre, there is free popcorn, mats for the kiddies to lie down on, and a real feeling of community. So come on, enjoy the show. It starts promptly at 7 pm.

Summer Hours Are Here!Th e Library is closed on Sundays during the months of July and August. Th e Library’s summer hours are: Monday through Friday, 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm.For more information on these programs, please call the Library at 456-2400, or email [email protected]. Th e Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland. Visit the Library’s website at www.guilpl.org. Become a Facebook Fan of Guilderland.Library, follow the Library on Twitter (@GuilderlandLib), and get music information and downloads on the Library’s Freegal page. It all starts at guilpl.org.


Steven J. Oshins, D.D.S.

Q. What should I do if my child gets a tooth knocked out?

A. Research has shown that there are five million teeth knocked-out each year in the United States. Most of these teeth can be saved if they are treated correctly. Time is extremely crucial so immediate reimplantation insures the best possible prognosis. Handle the tooth by the crown and immediately place the tooth back in the socket without touching the root or cleaning the tooth. Do not worry about getting it in straight or having it turned backwards, just get it in the socket and immediately call your dentist. If you are uncomfortable or unable to reimplant the tooth, use one of the following solutions (in order of preference): Hank’s Solution (save-a-tooth), milk, saline, saliva, or lastly water (this is the least desirable).

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Th e speed limit on New York State Route 146 in the Guilderland Center hamlet will be reduced from the

current 40 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour beginning on Monday, July 18.

Th e revised speed limit was the result of an agreement between the Town of Guilderland and the New York

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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.

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WRIST PAIN? IT MIGHT BE A NECK PROBLEMBy Dr. Jennifer L. Noonan, Spinal Wellness Center, Western Ave, Guilderland

Pain in your wrist must mean there’s a problem in your wrist right? Not necessarily. Chiropractors take a larger view and oft en have more eff ective

results with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) by looking not only at the wrist, but the spine as well.

In a review of medially confi rmed CTS, it was discovered that the majority of patients examined also had concurrent problems in the cervical spine. Chiropractors have been eff ectively treating CTS for decades, preventing the risky use of drugs and oft en preventing unnecessary injections and surgery. We take a fundamentally diff erent approach than traditional care.

A chiropractor knows that if your hands have pain and tingling, the fi rst place to look is your neck. Th at is where the nerve roots which traverse the arm and into the hand originate. Cervical adjustments, which are proven safer than commonly used over-the-counter anti-infl ammatories, remove the compression at the nerve root and make a full recovery from CTS more likely.

Th e other critical component of eff ective treatment is the adjustment to the carpal bones, which become fi xated, contributing to irritation within the tunnel. I can tell you from years of personal experience with this common disorder, it is extremely eff ective. I have even treated cases where the patient has had surgery, which failed, but they went on to recover with the get-to-the-cause approach that I take.

Several years ago I also began using cold laser therapy as part of my treatment protocol for CTS. It works on the principal of bio-stimulation, which facilitates cell repair and regeneration. It works particularly well on nerve-related pain such as CTS.

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My kids count on me to make good choices. And now theycount on me to order less at fast food restaurants. Meals under600 calories keep me energized and feeling great, so I can bethere for them. Look at calorie postings before you choose.

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Q A with Laura SprattAwake Up With Makeup 3434 Carman Rd, Guilderland

Q. What year did your business start?I started self employment in 1990 part- me, easing out of 12 years in the dental fi eld.

Q. Where are you located and were you always in the same loca on?I am now located @ Heritage Massage, 3434 Carman Road in Guilderland on the Fuller Sta on Road side of the Plaza, across from Pinebush Elementary School. Our door is right next to Maria’s Altera ons. I am sooo excited to be in this space with Kim & Donna, they are the best in their fi elds and to fi nally grow my business roots near where I live is super awesome. (I was in Latham for 20 years!)

Q. How and why did you get into business?My career began as a dental assistant. It was then that I realized I wanted to help people look their best. I knew I wanted to remain in the fi eld that was medically based, so I returned to school. I encountered a friend of mine who was an electrologist and suggested I would be great in that fi eld so... Needing change, off I went to school. Over some years, I encountered a few situa ons, one friend needed areolas ta ooed a er her reconstruc ve surgery and another friend had much scarring discolora on which she needed camoufl age work done to blend the scars.(We didn’t know of anyone that did that) The more I researched I started to consider the fi eld of micropigmenta on! Each fi eld has been quite a journey. I never realized how I have aff ected so many lives by being able to create something that can complete a person’s self esteem. I love it all! My passion is in my work, the people inspire me beyond.. And thankfully, I have found my place.

Q. Do you have many regular customers? Is there anything specifi c that they are always coming in for? Some of the same customers have been coming to me since i started, for some services, although, there are always new people especially since i have just moved to Guilderland. The best is yet to come!

Q. What hours are you open?I am available 7 days a week by appointment.

Q. Are you known for anything Special?Yes! Awakeup with Makeup; cosme c & medical ta ooing. Also I have been told I am the waxing guru! Lol! Oh yea, and my gentle touch.

Q. Do you sponsor any teams?I have never sponsored any teams, however I am working on grants to establish funding to provide medical ta ooing to men and women that cannot aff ord to pay for their procedures or insurance won’t cover it. The fi nish process is the light at the

end of a diffi cult situa on and it should be covered.

Q. What do you love most about your business?What I love most about providing these services in my business is, when fi nished ,my clients always look and feel fantas c. If its as simple as a manicure w/polish or I just created a set of simulated permanent eyebrows that they might have lost (from alopecia or chemo) I have always somehow helped them create more inner peace.

Q. What do you think is your biggest challenge in business? My biggest challenge at this me is spreading the word about my business so that I can educate people who might need my services. I am passionate about helping others and use our website and word-of-mouth to get the word around. I am also exploring facebook as a way to share our services.

Q. What do you want the community to know about you?I am very excited to have re-located and fi nally se le my business roots in Guilderland where I live. I want to make a real diff erence at this me of my life thru my passion in the permanent cosme c fi eld.

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THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GUILDERLAND REAL ESTATE

Just about every day I get asked the question how is the market? My answer is pretty much the same “It depends on whether you are buying or selling, but in either case the market is generally not as bad as the media portrays it”. Well priced, quality homes that are

marketed correctly continue to sell. For example the last two homes we have listed in Guilderland have each sold in under a week for 98% of asking price. One sold in one day for cash for the highest price ever obtained in the development. However, the perception is homes languish for months in this market. Here are some important facts to know when selling a home.

1) Demand is still strong. While prices are down from the peak, demand for quality homes in good school districts such as Guilderland remains fairly strong. We are again seeing multiple off ers on homes. However, the marketing system utilized is critical. For a free report on the marketing system we use sell our listings for top dollar call us 24 hours a day at 1-800-448-7016 Ext 500.

2) Home values are likely not going to move up in the near term. Home values are driven by a variety of factors that include job growth, income growth, property tax burdens, population trends, and the lending environment. Upstate NY remains strained in all of these areas. While mortgage rates are favorable, obtaining a mortgage has become more diffi cult. If you want to wait until “the market improves” or prices return to 2007 levels be prepared for the long haul. For insight into your home’s current value visit us at www.guilderlandmarkettrends.com

3) Look at the big picture. Many of our clients are selling to retire to other states such as Florida. However, many sellers are still focusing on what their Guilderland homes where worth just a few years ago and how much equity they have “lost”. Here is the reality. Your Guilderland home may have dropped in value in the last four years. However, if you move to another market such as Florida, values have fallen at a much higher rate. In many cases, I have clients buying Florida homes at prices 50-60% off their highs. Even though your home may have lost value here, you are coming out ahead by moving to a market that has been harder hit.

If you have questions about the local market please do not hesitate to call us anytime at 518-861-7016.

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.

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July Reading from Your Library: Guilderland's Gathering Place

by Barbara Nichols Randall, Director, Guilderland Public Library

I know it is really summer when Summer Reading Club takes over the Library. This year’s them is “One World, Many Stories”. Our children’s and teen’s programs will reflect this theme all summer long. Our Adult Department will also be once again encouraging our summer adult reader’s to join in the fun. We have many books, videos and music that can take you anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own backyard. Some of our most recent additions include: Non –fiction works include classic culture studies such as The Polish way : a thousand-year history of the Poles and their culture by Adam Zamoyski. Or A slightly different way of experiencing Irish culture Finding Ireland : a poet's explorations of Irish literature and culture by Richard Tillinghast..

Deborah Fallows’ Dreaming in Chinese : Mandarin lessons in life, love, and language is another way of experiencing another culture.

The dead yard : a story of modern Jamaica by Ian Thomson is another fascinating look at a culture we may think we know.

We can also explore the world through fiction, especially through the fiction translated from a countries best writers. Daniyal Mueenuddin’s novel, In other rooms, other wonders , is a collection of linked stories illuminating both a place and a people through an examination of the entwined lives of landowners and their retainers on the Gurmani family farm in the countryside outside of Lahore, Pakistan.


Prominenet Korean author Kyong-suk Sin makes her English language debut with Please look after Mom: a novel, a story that readers will find compelling and page turning. This novel will appear on many lists in the coming year

The Library also has a fine collection of videos which show us as well as tell us about other cultures. One of my favorites is the Anthony Bourdain series of videos from his travel channel television show, No Reservations . Boudain is a genial though occasionally profane traveler, who visits the world through its ordinary and extraordinary foods. Another fascinating series is the BBC produced, A history of Scotland: the complete ten part series by Simon Schama.

And don’t forget, you can learn a new language through Mango Languages and download the music of the world three songs a week through freegal! Happy Reading!

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Oreo is a 2yr old Black Lab, Boxer, Pit mix; Paris is a 1 yr old spayed beautiful female; very friendly; Menewa Is a large white and black ticked male. He turned four ~70 lbs; very sweet & intelligent girl; house- would love to be your one and only pet, even though years old in June. Menewa is a beautiful boy; a little quiet and trained. Oreo walks well on leash; her foster she lives with others at her foster home! Please call Meg reserved. He is most probably not good with small animals. He is mom often walks her and her foster brother at (518) 378-1169. good with other dogs and rides well in the car. Handsome, sweet together. She knows how to sit, lay down, boy! Please call Pat at (518) 768-2579, or go to a Greyhound stay, wait, and “pretty girl” (sits on hind legs); Adoption Clinic at the Delmar Pet Supply ever third Saturday of the loves to snuggle; would love to be on the month. The next clinic is July 16, 2011 from 11am – 2pm. couch, but waits till she’s invited on. She has a big bark and will alert you if someone is coming to the house, but will stop when you ask; good with other dogs, cats, and loves people. Please contact Jenn at (518) 265-9324, or [email protected]. SAVE THE DATE! July 10, 2011 – Juicy Burger, located on 5 New Karner Road in Guilderland is donating 10% of the gross proceeds of their restaurant’s sales between

5pm-9pm to Guilderhaven, inc. Please come by and get a delicious dinner and help us help the animals! Call Sue at 861-6861 for more information.


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Lime- and Chili-Rubbed Chicken Breasts2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons packed brown sugar2 teaspoons grated lime peel1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)2 teaspoons olive or canola oil1.Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix chili powder, brown sugar, lime peel, salt, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Rub both sides of chicken with oil, then with spice mixture.2. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).Makes 4 servings

S’more Pops3 chocolate bars, melted12 large marshmallows1/4 cup crushed Golden Grahams® cereal12 paper lollipop sticks or round wooden sticks with one pointed end1. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate on High 1 minute, stirring twice, until chocolate can be stirred smooth.2. Dip each marshmallow halfway into melted chocolate. Insert stick into chocolate side of marshmallow; sprinkle with crushed cereal. Place on plate; let stand at room temperature until chocolate hardens, about 1 hour.3. Using kitchen torch, toast top of each marshmallow.Makes 12 pops

Grilled Cheesy Potato Packet4 cups frozen potatoes O’Brien with onions and peppers (from 24-oz bag)1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray 1 (18x13-inch) sheet of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray. Place potatoes on center of foil. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with seasoned salt.2. Bring up 2 sides of foil over potatoes so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.3. Place packet on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 30 minutes, turning once. Carefully open packet; sprinkle cheese over potatoes. Cover loosely; let stand 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.Makes 6 servings

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Grimm Appears at Two Major June Conventions Guilderland professional speaker Mark Grimm received strong reviews for presentations at two major conferences in June. Grimm

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Fire Departments: (Non-emergency)Altamont 861-8171Fort Hunter 355-2434Guilderland 456-5000Guilderland Center 861-8871McKownville 489-4340Voorheesville 765-4048Westmere 456-5200

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