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notes from the SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE
As summer starts to fade and the school year begins,
I want to start this column with a reminder to all
of our drivers to be especially cautious on our roads,
and to remind the parents of school-age children to
make sure that their children are well aware of the
need for caution when walking or bicycling. Please
also keep in mind that state law requires motorists to
come to a full stop for school buses that are stopped
and have their red fl ashers on. Safety is certainly
important all year long, but the changes associated
with the start of the new school year are a time for
some extra caution on everyone’s part. Residents
who travel through Guilderland Center will also want
to be mindful of the new 35-mile-per-hour speed
limit on Route 146 in the hamlet, a change that was
made to increase safety in the hamlet of Guilderland
Center.
The second Household Hazardous Waste Day for
2011will be held from 8:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.
on Saturday, September 24 at the Town Highway
Department Garage on French’s Mill Road. Those
who would like to participate will need to present an
event pass that residents can obtain by presenting a
current vehicle registration at either the Town Clerk’s
Offi ce or the Transfer Station during normal business
hours. Pack your materials safely for transport and
drive over to the Highway Garage, where your
vehicle will be unloaded for you and the materials
disposed of in an environmentally appropriate
manner. Information about the materials that can
be processed through this event can be found on
the Town website, www.townofguilderland.org.
Please call the Transfer Station at 861-6776 if you
have any questions. As always, we appreciate the
fi nancial assistance of the NY State Department
of Environmental Conservation, which has again
provided a grant that is used to assist in funding
Guilderland’s hazardous waste recycling program.
Our popular summer recreation programs have
wound down after another successful season,
and the Town Pool is closed for the year, but
Guilderland’s parks
still off er plenty
of recreational
opportunities for
Town residents at
this time of year.
Tawasentha Park
off ers nearly 5 miles
of walking trails, as
well as basketball
and tennis courts,
a children’s
playground, and
several picnic areas. Western Turnpike Golf Course
becomes a bit quieter as the season winds down
for golf leagues, and off ers residents a chance for
an enjoyable golfi ng experience at a discounted
price. The Town’s other parks are also open for the
appreciation and enjoyment of our residents as we
move into fall.
A few seasonal notes for our residents: 1) School
taxes may be paid without penalty until September
30. You should receive your bills early in the month.
Visit the Town website or call our Tax Offi ce at Town
Hall (356-1980, ext.1023) for more information or if
you have questions; 2) Primary elections are held
on September 13 from noon until 9:00 P.M. at all
Guilderland voting locations; 3) Watch for the Fall
edition of the Guilderland TowNews, which will arrive
in your mail in the latter part of September. This Town
newsletter will contain the 2011 schedule for leaf
pick-up around town for the fall season.
I hope that everyone has had an enjoyable summer.
Kenneth Runion, Town Supervisor
5209 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 356-1980 • www.townofguilderland.org
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The chamber is excited to announce a new
used clothing store in Guilderland! NEW-
ISH, Inc. is hoping to open in Guilderland on
Labor Day weekend, just in time for you to
finish your back-to-school shopping. It will be
located at Carpenter Commons, 2568 Western
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225 Washington Ave Ext.
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TOWN OF GUILDERLAND
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTECOLLECTION DAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Only Town of Guilderland Residents can participate and only home-generated
hazardous wastes are acceptable. A pass will be required which can be picked
up at the Guilderland Transfer Station or the Town Clerk’s offi ce. A vehicle
registration is required.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
The Town of Guilderland Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be
on: SATURDAY, September 24th, 2011 FROM 8:00AM - 2:00PM. Hazardous
wastes must be brought to the Town Highway Garage, 6338 French’s Mill Road,
Guilderland Center.
SAFETY PROCEDURES:
• All hazardous wastes must be in their original, labeled containers. Tighten
caps and lids. NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.
• Sort and pack materials securely in a sturdy cardboard box; use newspaper or
cardboard to keep items from tipping or hitting each other.
• Wrap leaking containers in newspapers and plastic bags or a large container.
• Place chemicals that may react with each other in separate parts of the car.
• DO NOT leave product in a hot, unventilated vehicle for an extended period of time.
• DO NOT smoke near chemicals.
• At the collection site, please stay in your vehicle. Workers will unload the material.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
• Pesticides/Herbicides/Insecticides
• Paints (oil, base, latex)
• Wood Preservatives and Stains
• Thinners and Solvents
• Drain Cleaners
• Swimming Pool Chemicals
• Hobby Chemicals/Paints
• Gasoline/Kerosene
• Automotive Fluids/Batteries
• Cleaning Products
• Acids/Bases
• Asbestos (wet and double bagged)• Fluorescent Light Bulbs
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
• Explosives/Ammunition
• Medical and Infectious Waste
• Fireworks
• Radioactive Materials
• Controlled Substances
• Known Dioxins
• Compressed Gases (aerosols are okay)
• Commercial/Industrial Wastes
• Empty Paint Cans (throw in trash)
• Empty Aerosols (throw in trash)• Household Alkaline Batteries (throw in trash)
Guilderland Residents need transfer station/park stickers in order to use the
transfer station. 2011 stickers can be picked up at the Town Clerk’s offi ce in Town
Hall, the Parks & Recreation Department (across from Tawasentha Park) or the
Transfer Station. A current vehicle registration is required in order to receive a
sticker.
The Town of Guilderland Transfer Station Gates will be open from:
Tuesdays - 7:30am until 3:30pm
Wednesdays - 7:30am until 7:30pm
(No demolition accepted after 3:30pm)
Thursdays - 7:30am until 3:30pm
Fridays - 7:30am until 3:30pm
Saturdays - 7:30am until 3:30pm
Thank You
Gregory J. Wier
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2563 Western Avenue ~ Park Place Plaza ~ Guilderland Next to Candy Kraft
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Health Programs for Young, Old, and In Between The Guilderland Public Library presents two important Consumer
Health Programs for people who care for juniors (children) and
seniors (parents). The programs are free and open to all.
Preventing Sports Injuries & Keeping Kids Fit!Taking precautionary steps to prevent sports injuries is particularly
important now that the school year – and school sports – are
starting. Albany Medical Center experts present “Preventing
Sports Injuries and Keeping Kids Fit” at the Guilderland Public
Library on Tuesday, September 13, at 6:30 pm.
Among the experts is pediatrician Dr. Hamish Kerr, MD, a board-
certifi ed sports medicine specialist; he and his colleagues
explain why sports injuries are on the rise among U.S. children
and teenagers, and they discuss ways to prevent and treat sports
injuries.
Join Albany Medical Center’s experts as they explain such issues
as determining when a child should resume activities and
whether an injury may have lasting eff ects on a growing child.
This program also reveals how to keep children, who may not
participate in sports, healthy, fi ght obesity, and learn life-long
healthy habits.
When a Senior Relies on YouIt’s called the “Sandwich Generation,” people who fi nd themselves
seeing not only to the needs of their own children, but also to the
health and well-being of their own parents. Too often, caregivers
forget to take care of themselves. This program, “Resources for
Caregivers: When a Senior Relies on You,” which will be held at
the Library on Wednesday, September 14, at 10 am, focuses on
the caregiver, providing information about the services available
in our community to make care-giving easier.
Participants include: Home Instead Senior Care ... Any-Time Home
Care, Inc. ... Burke & Casserly, PC ... Accessible Home Solutions ...
Eddy Day Break ... Town of Guilderland Senior Services ... Kingsway
Community ... Catholic Charities ... Community Caregivers ... VA
Caregiver Partnerships ... Albany County-NY Connects.
The program starts with an opportunity for you to visit with the
exhibitors, and then hear presentations by featured speakers
followed by Q&A sessions:
10:00 - Visit with exhibitors
10:30 - Creating the User Friendly Home: Chris Damon,
MSEd, CAPS, MFCS, Community Caregivers
11:00 - The Emotional Journey of Care Giving: Kathie
Maiello, RN, Any-Time Home Care
11:30 - Sibling and Family Communication: Susan
Fitzpatrick, Esq., Burke & Casserly, PC
GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY2228 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 456-2400 • www.guilpl.com
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SINGER/GUITARIST FROM PENZANCE, ENGLAND TO APPEAR IN VOORHEESVILLE
Old Songs will present singer/songwriter/guitarist Sarah
McQuaid on Saturday, September 10 at 8:00 pm. The concert will
be held at 37 South Main St., Voorheesville, NY. The concert will
be preceded by a Lasagna Dinner at 6:30 pm, abenefi t for the Old
Songs Capital fund. Tickets for the dinner and concert together
are $30. The concert alone is $20. Reservations may be made by
calling Old Songs at 518-765-2815 or online at www.oldsongs.org.
Born in Spain, raised in Chicago and holding dual Irish and American
citizenship, Sarah McQuaid was taught piano and guitar by her
folksinging mother, and remembers being inspired by meeting her
distant cousin, well-known singer/songwriter/storyteller Gamble
Rogers, at her grandmother’s house in Indiana. From the age of
twelve she was embarking on tours of the US and Canada with
the Chicago Children’s Choir, and at eighteen she went to France
for a year to study philosophy at the University of Strasbourg.
Sarah moved to Ireland in 1994, and three years later released her
debut solo album, When Two Lovers Meet. Despite critical acclaim,
a long break from the music scene followed, during which Sarah
married and started a family. The recording was re-released in 2007,
a year that also saw Sarah touring as a solo artist for the fi rst time
and moving with her family to Cornwall, in the southwest corner
of England. The following autumn she released her second album, I
Won’t Go Home ’Til Morning, which, like its predecessor, was recorded
in Trevor Hutchinson’s Dublin studio and produced by Gerry O’Beirne.
Now spending approximately six months of each year on the
road in Ireland, the UK, Europe and the USA, Sarah was an offi cial
showcase artist at the International Folk Alliance conference in
February 2011. She returned to the studio in June 2011 to record
her third solo album, provisionally titled The Plum Tree and the Rose.
in addition to the concert, Sarah McQuaid will present an
afternoon workshop for guitarists called An Introduction to
DADGAD (DADGAD being a popular alternate tuning for guitar).
The workshop will take place at 3:00 pm at the Old Songs
building on Saturday, September 10. Registration fee is $25.
Sarah is the author of The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book, described
by The Irish Times as “a godsend to aspiring traditional guitarists”.
These events are made possible, in part, by public funds from the
New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency.
orn in Spain, raised in Chicago and holding dual Irish and American
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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Others Complain About the Market,The reality is it may be the Marketing…
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SELF MANIPULATION (cracking ones spine) IS HARMFULBy Dr. Jennifer L. Noonan, Spinal Wellness Center
The science and art of spinal correction, or as we now call it- Chiropractic has
been practiced for thousands of years. It is a highly studied and practiced fi eld
that is performed 94% of the time by Chiropractic Physicians who are the most
skilled at it, having had years of specialized education and practice behind
them.
I am seeing more and more people enter my offi ce seeking care from the
repercussions of months or years of self-manipulation (twisting, pulling and
“cracking” themselves). This harmful habit can have long-term, uncorrectable
consequences and here’s why- it creates permanent instability in the joints
by overstretching the joint capsule and ligaments (soft tissue structures that
connect and hold one bone to another). People who do this fi nd they progress
from occasional twists and pulls to more and more frequent manipulating until
they are doing it constantly and getting no relief. They have created permanent instability in their spine. Many
even begin to suff er headaches and other symptoms as a result. People begin to self manipulate in the fi rst
place because they sense joint restrictions and immobility in the joint and try to get relief. What these people
need is chiropractic care.
Chiropractors examine the whole spine, fi gure out which joints are dysfunctional and apply safe adjustments in
the proper direction, with the proper force, to the proper joints, correcting the underlying problem. Anything
else is arbitrary and dangerous.
I have helped many people with this. If you would like help or a consultation,
please contact my offi ce at 869-3415.
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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September Reading from Your LibraryBy Barbara Nichols RandallDirector, Guilderland Public Library
Still shook up over the earthquake? We have
books and movies that allow you to vicariously
participate in life during and after a quake.
In Richter’s Scale: measure of an earthquake,
measure of a man, the only full-length biography
of Charles Richter (1900-1985), a name eponymous
with the scale that measures the magnitude of
earthquakes, Susan Hough chronicles his life, work,
and poetry. Based on his papers, Hough discusses
the relationship and health issues that may have contributed to his
quirks and makes a plausible case that he had Asperger’s syndrome.
Simon Winchester’s A Crack at the Edge of the World;
America and the great California earthquake of
1906 is a vibrant picture of life in San Francisco just
before and following the earthquake. It contains
both geological history and personal anecdotes,
explains the longstanding dangers of the San
Andreas Fault and the long-term consequences of
the earthquake it caused.
A more recent earthquake is described by Dr. Paul Farmer in Haiti
after the Earthquake. Farmer’s account is not a gloomy catalog of
impenetrable problems. As devastating as Haiti’s circumstances
are, its population manages to keep going. Farmer
shows how, even in the barest camps, Haitians
organize themselves, creating small businesses
such as beauty parlors. His narrative is interwoven
with stories from Haitians themselves, from doctors
and others working on the ground. Ultimately
this is a story of human endurance and humility in
diffi cult circumstances.
When nine disparate characters are trapped
together after an earthquake, each of them takes
a turn telling “One Amazing Thing” about his or her
life. Their surprising stories of romance, marriage,
family, political upheaval, and self-discovery
unfold against the urgency of their life-or-death
circumstances, the novel proves the transcendent
power of stories and the meaningfulness of human
expression itself. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s
fi ctional account of a California earthquake is described by Booklist
as a suspenseful, astute, and unforgettable survivors’ tale.
If you want to experience creating your own
earthquake, borrow the Library’s copy of Wario
Land: Shake It! for Nintendo Wii. The game
involves helping Wario, the bad-mannered alter
ego of original Nintendo character Mario, help
take down his enemies, empty bags of treasure or
cause earthquakes!
A visual depiction of
earthquakes is found in Roland Emmerich’s
movie, 2012. A global cataclysm thrusts the
world into chaos, divorced writer and father
Jackson Curtis (John Cusack) joins the race to
ensure that humankind is not
completely wiped out.
Another fi ctional earthquake
is featured in comedian,
actor, and director Albert Brooks fi rst novel,
2030. On June 12, 2030 everything changes:
a massive earthquake devastates Los Angeles,
and the government, teetering on the edge of
bankruptcy, is unable to respond. The fallout
from the earthquake sets in motion a novel
of ideas that pits national hope for the future
against assurances from the past.
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We believe that each investor should have
a well-crafted investment plan which
includes provisions for market downturns.
An investor’s allocation to diff erent types of
assets should consider the potential downside
inherent in each asset class.
As of the writing of this article, the S&P 500
Index has declined in value by approximately
14% from its intra-year high in April 2011. As
recently as last year, we saw the S&P 500 drop
by approximately 16% from April 23, 2010
to July 2, 2010. We certainly remember the
turmoil from late 2007 to early 2009, where the
S&P 500 lost nearly 60% of its value.
With stocks, we urge investors to remember
that during the past 82 years, there have been four occasions when stocks have dropped in value by 40% or
more, as measured by the S&P 500. In other words, the recent volatility is not unusual. Any allocation to stocks
should be of a long-term nature, and we suggest that investors should not place any assets into stocks which
are expected to be withdrawn within at least 10 years. For example, if an investor has $200,000 and would like
to make portfolio withdrawals of $10,000 per year, then we would recommend that at least $100,000 be held in
less-volatile assets such as bonds or money market vehicles.
If the recent stock market volatility has you concerned, you should ask yourself a few important questions:
1. Do I need to withdraw any of my stock investments within the next 10 years? If yes, you may wish to
consider reducing your allocation to stocks, even if it means selling when prices are down.
2. Even if I don’t need any of my stock investment within the next 10 years, am I losing sleep at night over the
market volatility? If yes, you may also wish to consider reducing your stock exposure to a more comfortable
level.
For those who can answer “no” to the above two questions, you will likely benefi t from sticking to your plan,
and rebalancing your accounts as needed. Whether or not you think changes are required, it is prudent for
you to meet with your fi nancial planner to review your investment plan and make certain that it is on track to
accomplish your goals and objectives.
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AllSquare Wealth Management, LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Guilderland., NY. AllSquare Wealth off ers fi nancial planning, investment management, and risk management services to clients located in the Capital Region and beyond.
Daniel Bauer, a principal and Vice President of AllSquare Wealth, began his career in the fi nancial services industry in 2001. His primary responsibilities include portfolio management, account trading, and the development of fi nancial plans and investment policy statements.
AllSquare Wealth works with each of our clients to develop a customized investment plan, beginning with the creation of an Investment Policy Statement, which serves as a blueprint for the proper management of a client’s investment portfolio. AllSquare Wealth utilizes low cost passively-managed investments, such as index funds, exchange-traded funds, and individual bonds, to assemble cost-eff ective and tax-effi cient portfolios. Our investment management services are off ered on a fee-only basis.
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NYSERDA Announces New $3 Million Residential Appliance Rebate Program
to Begin Sept. 2, 2011
High-effi ciency refrigerators and clothes washers will qualify
The New York State Energy Research and Development
Authority (NYSERDA) today announced a new $3 million rebate
program specifi cally for the purchase of high-effi ciency ENERGY
STAR® refrigerators and clothes washers. The program begins
Sept. 2, 2011.
Rebates of $350 will be available for high-effi ciency refrigerators
and $250 for high-effi ciency clothes washers that meet
Consortium for Energy Effi ciency (CEE) super-effi ciency levels.
Super-effi cient appliances use signifi cantly less electricity than
the federal standard and are at the upper end of ENERGY STAR
effi ciency levels. Super-effi cient clothes washers also use less
water than standard washing machines. Visit www.cee1.orgfor
more detail about super-effi cient
refrigerators and clothes washers.
According to CEE, the refrigerator
is the single biggest power
consumer in most households,
accounting for about 15 percent
of residential electricity usage.
Rebates will be awarded on a
fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis for
completed applications, which
will be available on a special web
site to be launched prior to the kickoff date or by calling 1-877-
NY-SMART (877-697-6278). Purchases made before September 2,
2011 are not eligible for rebates. The program will continue until
funding runs out.
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Steven J. Oshins, D.D.S.
Q. Can My Silver Fillings Be Replaced With Something More Attractive?A. Traditionally cavities have been repaired with silver fillings called amalgams. The amalgam material is used to fill the space where the decayed tooth has been removed. Unfortunately the amalgam eventually corrodes causing the silver (and oftentimes the tooth) to blacken. The result is an obvious, unsightly and embarrassing tooth. To combat the problem new technology has resulted in the advent of composite fillings. Made of a porcelain-like material, they are an attractive alternative for the problems associated with silver amalgam fillings. These fillings bond to the tooth for a tight seal and may be more comfortable than their amalgam cousins since they lack the sensitivity and possible allergic reactions sometimes associated with amalgam fillings. Best of all Dr. Oshins will make them look “invisible” by matching the color filling to the natural tooth, restoring your teeth back to their natural look. If you would like to see examples, visit our web site at www.oshinsofsmiles.com, click on Services, Cosmetic Dentistry and then composite fillings. As always if you should have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
If you have any questions, please call my office at 518-356-5635 and ask for Dr. O!
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The new rebate program,
supported by federal funds
from the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
and approved through the U.S.
Department of Energy for use
by New York State, is called “Buy
Green, Save Green NYS High-
Effi ciency Appliance Rebate
Program.” Unlike the “New York
State Great Appliance Swap-
Out,” which ran from February
2010 until those funds ran
out in March 2011, the new
program does not provide
rebates for freezers or dishwashers and does not provide rebates
for recycling.
“We’re focusing on appliances where we can make the biggest
energy effi ciency gains,” said Francis J. Murray Jr., President
and CEO of NYSERDA. “Our last appliance rebate program
helped consumers save money on energy costs and provided a
needed boost to retailers across New York, while reducing the
environmental impact of older appliances. We are very pleased
that New York residents took full advantage of this program,
which supported Governor Cuomo’s goals for improving New
York State’s environment and decreasing energy usage. We
expect the new program to be just as successful.”
During “New York State’s Great Appliance Swap-Out,” which
provided more than $16 million in rebates, 165,148 households
participated across the state, and 169,866 appliances were
replaced with 57,365 ENERGY STAR qualifi ed appliances. ENERGY
STAR appliances are up to 30 percent more effi cient than
standard models on the market.
More than 1,000 retailers across New York State participated,
promoting the sale of ENERGY STAR products.
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BACK TO SCHOOLAt this time of the year I always get the same response when I
ask parents how they are. It is a smile of excitement and relief,
after which they exclaim how happy they are because it is
almost time for school to start. The underlying reason is that
most of us parents have to continue working throughout the
summer, but the children need something to replace school
for direction. This is a lot of work for parents and sometimes
requires sacrifi ce on their part. We look forward to summer so
much, and we don’t always want to let go, but in the end we
all know that we need the schedule and direction that comes
in the fall.
So what are the kids saying? They say they are unhappy about
it, but I think they also know that they need the guidance and discipline that school provides. Deep down they
realize that it is time for a change and they do look forward to the social aspects of school as well.
With all of this looking forward to the start of school comes apprehension and uncertainty. We are all uncertain
about how it will work out; friends, homework, teachers, transportation, sports, and other activities wait on the
horizon. We need a lot of patience to let school begin and see how it works out. The fi rst weeks will be hectic
and can even be troublesome so we must really try to remain calm and thoughtful. Try to maintain a positive
attitude about everything, but especially throughout September. If we do then the whole school year will fall
into place.
A good dose of patience and positive attitude being prescribed, I do want to remind all of the parents out
there that they should also be proactive. As soon as you are worried about anything or need more information
regarding school, do not hesitate to contact your child’s teachers. I know my colleagues in the district and
I know that they welcome your contact. Make that contact and be involved in your child’s education. Just
remember to always keep an open mind, be positive and realize that we, as the teachers of your children, really
do have the best interests of our students at heart. I wish you all great success and fortune this fall!
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FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTFOR HEALTHY LIVINGFOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
TOGETHER,WE ALL GO FARTHER5K RUN / 3K WALK & KIDS FUN RUNCAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA
Welcome to the Guilderland YMCA’s 9th Annual Brenda Deer Memorial 5K Run/Wal and Kids Fun Run to ene t Circle o Cham s throu h our Reach Out or Youth cam ai n The e ent is named a ter Brenda Deer who was a Guilderland resident and avid runner. She was a popular teacher’s aide or si ears at the Guilderland Elementar School and a mother o three. Brenda was tra icall illed on ul when she was struc a
drunk driver as she was running with her hus and ohn on Route 55. Brenda’s morning runs with her husband were a part o her dail routine.
The event eatures un or all ages Kids Fun Run 5K Run K Walk Dri Fit T shirt or runners D ood un and games or ever one
REGISTER ONLINE AT CDYMCA.ORG
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First Name Last Name Date o Birth / /
Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cit __________________________________________________________ State _________________________ ip Code ___________________
Phone _______________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________________________
Gender M / F Are ou a YMCA member Yes / No I YES what branch ______________
I hereb release the Capital District YMCA and all municipal agencies whose propert and /or personnel are used and other sponsoring or co sponsoring individuals rom responsibilit or an in uries or damages I or m child ma su er as a result o m /his/her participation in the Capital District YMCA 5K Race Series. In addition I permit the use o m /his/her photo in newspapers brochures or other promotional materials without compensation. I have read the entr orm and certi compliance b signing below.
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RACE & PAYMENT INFORMATIONDATE LOCATION TIME 5K 3K COST KIDS RUN (FREE)Aug. The Y Cli ton Park p 5 _______ 5 pSept. 10 Brenda Deer Memorial 9:00a $25 $_______ 8:30aOct. 9 The Y Tro 9 a 5 _______ a Subtotal _______ Total Due _______
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The Friends of the Schoolcraft Cultural Center are
once again seeking the community to assist in
preserving this important building by purchasing a
commemorative brick in the building’s walkway.
The 19th-Century Schoolcraft House, once owned
by Congressman John Schoolcraft, is the only
Gothic residence in Guilderland. The community is
fortunate that neither suburban sprawl nor fi re has
destroyed this historic structure, and now people
throughout the community have an opportunity to
be a part of Guilderland’s heritage. By purchasing an
engraved commemorative brick, residents have the
opportunity to establish a personal link to the process
of renovating the house and insuring its future.
Please complete and return the form below if you
are interested in a brick purchase. Also, please join
The Friends of the Schoolcraft Cultural Center at the
Schoolcraft House, located at 2299 Western Avenue
(adjoining the Hamilton Union Church), from 10:30
A.M. until 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 10 for
the Second Annual Schoolcraft Lawn Fest. Tour the
property with Town Historian Alice Begley, see the
progress made to date on restoration and plans for
the building’s future, learn more about the history
of the building and of the Town, and take home a
collectible.
from the SCHOOLCRAFT CULTURAL CENTER2229 Western Ave, Guilderland
“Path to the Future” Brick Order FormName: ______________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ____________________________
ENGRAVED TEXT (one character or space per box, please)
Personal/Family Bricks # ________ @ $75 each: $__________
Business/Organization Bricks # _________ @ $150 each: $__________
Additional Donation*: $__________
Total: $__________
Please make checks payable to and mail to:
Friends of the School Craft Cultural CenterPO Box 779
Guilderland, NY 12084-9998
* Brick purchases and donations are tax-deductable to the full extent
of the law. Contact your tax professional for details.
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Q. What year did your business start?A. We established an llc in 2008 and have run a variety of successful
childcare programs throughout the Capital Region ever since. Our
Not for profi t corporation has only recently formed for the purpose
of providing educational services in our Early Childhood Center to
area families. We felt it was a logical move and a great extension of
the programs we established under the llc.
Q. Where are you located and were you always in the same location?A. Our programs run in Niskayuna, Troy, Brunswick, Hoosick Falls
and most recently in Guilderland where we launched our Early
Childhood Education services on Schoolhouse Road.
Q. How and why did you get into the business?A. My partners and I attended the College of Saint Rose together
17 years ago and each of us amassed
multiple years as classroom teachers. While
my partners Shameka Brown-Johnson and
Lynette Smith are still teaching in Albany,
I stepped out of the classroom to continue
the mission of the TSL programs full time,
due in large part to the
quick success and growth
of the programs.
Q. How many generations have been running the business?A. This is a fi rst generation
program. We’re not a
franchise, and as such
did not buy into some
corporate get rich quick notion of childcare.
We started our program from scratch with
our own vision and philosophies in mind, in
large part because we realized, after several
years of teaching, that children are not the focus of the education
world. Our programs do not revolve around money and politics,
just children. Children are the center of the TSL universe. It is our
blood, sweat, and tears that have paved the way to our success.
The heart and soul of our program is us. That is real. Not something
borrowed or something recycled.
Q. Do you have many regular customers? Is there anything specifi c that they are always coming in for?A. Most of our families are return customers because they have
realized the quality of the programs we off er. The programs are
born from our hard work and personal investment in the them.
Q. Are you known for anything special?A. Our wonderful work and commitment to children and the
unique way we present to children. New parents to our programs
rarely know what they are in for when they walk through our doors.
They always leave a bit surprised and pleased.
Q. What hours are you open?A. The hours of our Early
Childhood Center in
Guilderland are 7:00-5:30.
Hours vary for all of our other
programs.
Q. Do you sponsor any local teams, if so which ones?A. We don’t sponsor teams. Actually, we don’t endorse competitive
sports. Our programs are cooperative based, and we always speak
to children about the essence of competition and the dangers of
a super competitive society (like ours). We need to work together
more. Without unity we have no community. Our central focus in all
of our programs is community building. If you don’t spend time on
community building you have nothing but a house of cards.
Q. What do you love most about the business?A. I personally enjoy being able to work with children and
families on my own terms. Nothing is dictated to me by hapless
administrators working for their pensions. There are no senseless
requirements to follow. My workday isn’t 9-5. I don’t count the
hours until my next day off . This isn’t work to me at all. I’m making
a living while being free doing what I love to do. Everything makes
sense to me now, whereas in teaching nothing made sense. When
you have the opportunity to be on your own and seeing and feeling
success, your whole perspective on work changes. I could never go
back into the workforce, whether it be teaching or any fi eld. That
life doesn’t make sense to me anymore.
Q. What do you think is your biggest challenge with the business?A. Of course the biggest
challenge for any business is
to keep the clients coming,
but in providing excellent
and quality childcare word
spreads quickly, we have
found. Still, there is a lot to
do to get your name and face
out there. With childcare, in
particular, parents want to
know and trust the people they entrust their children to.
Q. What do you want the community to know about you?A. We want the community to know that we are off ering one of the
best services in the Capital Region in Early Childhood Education
and school-age childcare. We want them to know they can fi nd us
all over for their childcare needs. Our programs our highly unique
and we’re not stopping the ball from rolling until everyone knows
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Ambulances:Voorheesville Area 765-2344Western Turnpike Rescue Squad - Centre Drive 456-3600Western Turnpike Rescue Squad - Carman Road 456-5144
Police: (Non-emergency)Altamont Police Department 861-5480Guilderland Police Department 356-1501New York State Police-Guilderland Substation 456-1118
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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Farnsworth Middle School 456-6010 Guilderland Elementary 869-0293 Lynnwood Elementary 355-7930 Pine Bush Elementary 357-2770 St. Madeleine Sophie 355-7930
Westmere Elementary 456-3771
General Information:Albany Better Business Bureau 1-800-828-5000Albany County Clerk’s Office 487-5100Albany County Executive’s Office 447-7040Altamont Fairgrounds 861-6671Altamont Village Hall 861-8554Guilderland Animal Control Officer 356-1501Guilderland Animal Shelter 861-6855Guilderland Chamber of Commerce 456-6611Guilderland Highway Department 861-5108Guilderland IDA 356-1980Guilderland Interfaith Council 456-5410 or 355-3000Guilderland Parks & Recreation Department 456-3150 Guilderland Performing Arts Center 456-8604 Nott Road Park 869-9884 Park Superintendent 456-8220 Summer Day Camp (Tawasentha) 456-3475 Town Pool 456-4446Guilderland Public Library 456-2400Guilderland Town Hall 356-1980Guilderland Transfer Station 861-6776Guilderland Water & Wastewater Management Dept. 456-6474
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518-861-6968www.altamontma.comDay classes starting in September.
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Teaching in the Guilderland area for more than 15 years.
Altamont Martial Arts187 Main Street, Altamont
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