Our Towne Guilderland - August 2011

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August 2011

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notes from the SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE

It took a while for summer to arrive in Guilderland

this year, but once it arrived, it was here with a

vengeance. With all the heat and humidity we’ve

experienced of late, I think we should all remember

to be careful on those steamy summer days. It’s

important to avoid overexertion, and to stay

hydrated. I also urge our residents to pay special

attention to children in this weather, and to think of

checking on senior citizens in their families or their

neighborhoods.

One way to enjoy summertime is to make use of

Guilderland’s extensive network of Town parks.

Whether it’s a walk to the playground in one of our

neighborhood-scale pocket parks, a hike on our

5-mile trail network in Tawasentha Park and the

Winter Recreation Area, a visit to the dog park at Nott

Road Park, or a refreshing swim in the Town Pool at

Tawasentha Park, there are plenty of recreational

opportunities available at little or no cost to our

residents. On Thursday evenings at 7:30 in August,

the Guilderland Performing Arts Center will continue

its series of free concerts under the stars at its

Tawasentha Park facility. I hope that many of you will

fi nd the opportunity to take advantage of some of

these off erings.

August is also a busy month at Western Turnpike Golf

Course. The course is in fi ne condition and the rates

are always favorable for Guilderland residents. Call

the Pro Shop at 456-0786 with questions, or to book

a tee time.

Guilderland recently appointed 3 new individuals

to serve as Marriage Offi cers for the Town. The new

designees are

Kathy Burbank,

Sean Maguire, and

Cindy Wadach.

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s

to these new

a p p o i n t e e s .

People wishing

to be married in

Guilderland can

obtain contact

information for the

Marriage Offi cers on

the Town website, www.townofguilderland.org, or at

Town Hall.

I’d like to make people who travel through

Guilderland Center aware that the speed limit on

NY State Route 146 within the Guilderland Center

hamlet area was reduced to 35 miles per hour,

eff ective July 18. This change came about when the

Town undertook a neighborhood planning study,

and received signifi cant feedback from residents

concerned about noise and safety. The reduced

speed limit was initiated after discussion with the NY

State Department of Transportation. The Guilderland

Police Department will be regularly monitoring

traffi c fl ow through the hamlet, and will be enforcing

the reduced speed limit.

I hope that all of our residents continue to have a safe

and enjoyable summer season.

Kenneth Runion, Town Supervisor

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Dear Readers-August is here; I can

tell by driving down a very quiet

Western Avenue during the day that many

people are on vacation!! I hope everyone

is having a good summer-the weather

certainly is cooperating! It is a little quiet

at the chamber which allows us to really

plan our fall events well, and secure some

great speakers for our business breakfasts.

Take a look at this schedule, and tell your

relatives and friends who own businesses

that anyone can come to our events and

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Thursday August 18, 8-9 am-The Women Business group Breakfast

in the Road goes to Angela Evans salon, Belle Design Hair Salon,

behind Starbucks Coffee down by the Sate University. This is free

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the eligibility standards. This means you may have to spend

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Q, When should I start planning for qualifying for Medicaid?

A. Right now. Congress has established a period of ineligibility

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or otherwise, those assets will be included for purposes of

determining your eligibility for benefi ts. Therefore, the sooner

a person begins planning, the more likely it will be that he

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Q. Can I protect any of my assets for my family while still

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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

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Q & A with Caroline Cooney, President

CAPITAL GATE INSURANCE1843 Central Avenue, Albany • (518) 389-2610 • www.capitalgateinsurance.com

Q. What year did your business start?

Capital Gate Insurance Group was under

the planning and building stage since

October of 2010 and offi cially opened its

doors for business on June 1st 2011. Our

members have amassed over 40 years of

experience in the insurance industry and

in business and were trained by some of

the best known companies in the area.

Q. Where are you located and were you

always in the same location?

Our Agency is located at 1843 Central Avenue in

Colonie at Route 155. Capital Gate purchased the

building from Northern Industrial Services whom

moved its manufacturing operations to Cohoes. The

building is still home to The UPS Store and Jackson

Hewitt Tax Service for those of you who may be

familiar with the area.

Q. How and why did you get into the business?

I worked and was trained my entire adult career as

a claims representative and personal lines customer

service representative for many of the most well-

known independent agencies here in the area. With

such a well-rounded and experienced knowledge base

of the insurance industry, it was a natural progression

to branch out on my own and off er what I have learned

and my expertise to clients of Capital Gate Insurance.

Q. Do you have many regular customers? Is there

anything specifi c that they are always coming in for?

The Agency is establishing very strong relationships

with our new customers and are providing customer

service that is second to none. Saving people

money is what we do. We perform a full analysis of

their particular risks, and work with our partnered

insurance carriers to make sure that they get the best

coverage at the best rate to properly protect their risks

and to suit their individual needs. Our customers can

be assured that we will continue to be there for them

and to service and guide them as their needs change

through time.

Q. What hours are you open?

The Agency location is opened Monday – Friday

from 9:00am to 5:00pm. We can also be reached by

telephone, text, or e-mail during the evenings and

on weekends for needed customer service or policy

inquiries.

Q. What do you love most about your business?

What I love most about the business is saving people

money based on the knowledge I have in the industry.

Not to mention I have met and befriended so many

great people along the way too. At the end of the day

our clients are very happy with the agency and our

performance that we off er which inevitably helps their

lives.

Q. What do you think is your biggest challenge with

the business?

Currently the biggest challenge with the business is

balancing the social media and expanding into new

markets within our projected growth budget.

Q. What do you want the community to know about

you?

We live in the area here that we serve. Capital Gate’s core

value is to build and sustain long-term relationships

with our customers and to provide superior customer

service to give people the personalized attention

that a good agent should give. We work with the best

insurance companies in the industry, and in doing so

we are able to off er the best coverage and a much

better rate that is usually associated with other captive

agencies in the area. Auto, home, commercial, life…,

saving people money is what we do!


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time to go to the ALTAMONT FAIR

Step right up to the historical Altamont

Fair happening August 16 -21! This

annual summer event representing

Albany, Schenectady and Greene

counties will be returning in 2011 for its

118th year.

Back by popular

demand is the one

price admission ticket.

Everyone is looking for

more bang for their

buck and the Altamont

Fair delivers! For only

$15 this admission

includes over 30

amazing and unlimited

Reithoffer Midway rides from noon to

closing. Reithoffer Shows has promised

this year’s midway will be bigger and

better than ever before! This one price paid

admission for all patrons 36” and taller also

includes show stopping performances, fun

attractions and parking! Children under

36” tall are free!

What a tremendous value with so

much to experience! Plus -save a $1 by

ordering your tickets online at www.

altamontfair.com. You can also pick up

your tickets at area Price Choppers.

Perfect for families, perfect for date

night!

There are so many exciting attractions,

some familiar favorites and some new

ones too! The unforgettable Robinson’s

Racing Pigs are back and this time they

swim! A live performance from the Disc-

Connected K-9, World Famous Frisbee

Dogs show with outstanding Frisbee

tricks with dogs rescued from shelters.

Plus! New this year is the Amazing Kids

Circus, the Two by Two Zoo and Bear

Mountain Wildlife Show. Also, be sure to

enjoy music being held all over the fair

grounds. As always, don’t forget to enjoy

the Altamont Fair’s fabulous fair food

with a variety of vendors

just waiting to serve you.

Looking for something

fun and a little more

educational? The Altamont

Fair also features many

historical museums such

as the Auto Museum “Past,

Present and Future”. This

year’s exhibit will feature

the only running VIM in the

US and a one of a kind custom painting by

Davis Davies as well as a great collection of

old and new vehicles. Also included in our

museums are the Farm House museum, the

Chapel, the Village and Carriage museum

and the Circus museum one of the finest

educational and fun filled museums in the

Northeast which includes the only 5 piece

Circus band with mechanical musicians to

be found in North America. Look back and

see our ancestors lived and played.

The fair will be opening on Tuesday, August

16 with the ground shaking Battle of the

Teen Bands

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competitions you can enter: baking,

cooking, vegetable growing, art, and

photography. Try your hand and win a blue

ribbon!

Senior citizens don’t think we forgot about

you, on Wednesday, August 17 senior

citizens over the age of 65 will receive free

admission until 4pm. Come join us for an

exclusive performance by Colleen Pratt

and enjoy courtesy transportation to get

from event to event.

Fireworks! Thursday night will be popping,

courtesy of Quick Response Restoration,

for a fabulous firework display that will

wow patrons throughout the fairgrounds.

Stop by on Friday, August 19 for WGNA

Country Day, with a special appearance by

Steven L. Smith Band. Also appearing are

local musicians Ramblin’ Jug Stompers,

the amazing Back 40 Band and the Jessie

Stewart Band.

Feeling lucky? Join us on Saturday, August

20 for Irish Day, with performances by

the Schenectady Pipe Band and the

Farrell School of Irish Dance. Headlining

Saturday will be a live performance by

Kevin McKrell and The Long Train of Fools.

Also appearing are Who’s Your Paddy, the

Fighting 86’s and the Wild Rovers. Also

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Garden.

Finally, Sunday, August 21 is please join

us in the early afternoon for a a showcase

of Christian Rock and easy listening. The

Grove music stage will shift into the

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Battle of the Teen Bands. A great Fair

week finishes with special guest Spuyten

Duyvil; specializing in Music Americana,

with incredible melody and complicated

harmonies reminiscent of a distant time,

yet so contemporary.

Come to the Altamont Fair

-Summer, Fun. Tradition!

altamont fair AUGUST 16TH - 21ST

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No Firearms

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from GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS2563 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 690-1269 • www.guilderlandmartialarts.com

During the past few months I have written about the benefi ts of competition and leading by example. This

month I would like to honor our Guilderland Martial Arts family members who have shown great courage

and desire for personal enrichment by participating in tournaments. You should know their names and con-

gratulate them when you see them around town! Our team won over 30 prizes including 7 state and 2 national

medals.

NORTH EAST OPEN ALBANY, NY JULY 2011

Harrison Berezansky

Joe Bufalini

Victoria Carl

Aiden Clark

Sean Clark

Matthew Dean

Alexa DiCaprio

Mary Ann Dunn

Amelia Dunn

Daniel Dunn

Matthew Dunn

Kendall Fleming

Ryan Gundermann

Rishi Gupta

Michael Hazaz

Nick Ippolito

Ethan Jackson

Mya Konecny

Joseph Kujawski

Kaelyn Lawson

Nicholas Mahar

Jack Malone

Anthony Micare

Lucas Mitchell

Dilni Pathirana

Andrew Prancl

Colin Prancl

Mete Rice

Allison Rosa

Amelia Rowland

Sophia Stampalia

Nicole Teaney

Ryan Teaney

NEW YORK STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS NEW YORK, NY MARCH 2011

Bill Fleming

Kendall Fleming

Ryan Gundermann

Kaelyn Lawson

Mete Rice

Robert Rice

Nicole Teaney

UNITED STATES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SAN JOSE, CA JULY 2011

Mete Rice Robert Rice

(This is Sam if you’ve read and not guessed.)

Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 4th 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.


Steven J. Oshins, D.D.S.

Q. Is it important to wear a properly fitted custom-made mouthguard during contact sports?

A. A properly fitted custom-made mouthguard significantly cuts down the number of serious jaw and neck injuries. A mouthguard should fit snugly over the teeth and stay in place on impact. When you receive a blow to the lower part of your jaw, such as under the chin, your teeth clamp shut. The impact is absorbed and distributed by the mouthguard, thus protecting your teeth. If you do not wear a mouthguard, your teeth and surrounding bone and tissue will absorb all that impact, and become seriously damaged. Your teeth aren’t the only parts in your mouth that may be injured, lost or broken. Soft gum tissue can get lacerated and bleeding or swelling may occur. The underlying bone supporting the teeth can fracture and become bruised. Wearing a custom-fitted, durable mouthguard while playing contact sports is recommended to prevent and minimize damage to the teeth and surrounding structures.

If you have any questions, please call my office at 518-356-5635 and ask for Dr. O!

A Rock-n-Roll Murder Interactive Murder Mystery

Presented By

The Mystery Dinner Theater Players

American Bandstand meets American Idol

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Live Band Great Food!

Cash Bar Grand Buffet

Cocktails & Dinner 6pm Show Starts 8pm

$42 per person

Call (518) 456-3995 for reservations & ticket info

Friday August 19, 2011

26 Pine Knoll Lane

East Berne, NY 12059 518-423-6721

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FALL INTO YOGA!Relax with hot stones, essential oils, heat and

aromatherapy, gentle music and much more.


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Serving Guilderland since 1980

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Turn that unfinished basement into usable Space!

Finished BasementsCrown Molding, Chair Rails & Finished Woodworking

Replacement WindowsInterior Exterior Painting

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Residential Commercial Fully Insured Free Estimates

Proud to be a Guilderland Resident

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Business Cards2” x 3.5”

Full Color Front

14 pt with UV Coating

1000 for

Postcards4” x 6”

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Postcards6” x 11”

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1000 for

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Do you know “Everybody” in town? Let us show you how to turn your busy social calendar into a steady

income as a Real Estate Agent.

We have the best training and Real Estate tools in the Capital District.

Call Michael Jackson at 465-5777

for a confidential interview.


Call for your FREE estimate(518) 371-0050

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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.

Calories: Use ’Em, Don’t Abuse ’Em Simple ways to eat less when eating fast food:

Cut the combo meal – that extra 50 cents or dollar for the combomeal can mean hundreds of extra calories that you don’t need.

Go back to basics – order water.

Just say no to shakes and other high-calorie extras.

Go “small” or skip the sugary drinks like soda, sweetened teas,and juice drinks.

Don’t double up – order a single burger.

Limit, or even better, pass on the mayo, cheeses and sauces.

Bye-bye bacon and sausage – they’re just extra calories and fat.

Go for grilled, not fried.

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If you bike it, they will build

Sunday, September 18

A bicycle tour of Albany County to benefi tCapital District Habitat for Humanity

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The continuing support and generosity from our community has helped the Guilderland

Lettermen Foundation (GLF) to grow and help support our Student-Athletes. In 2011, seven

$1,000.00 awards were presented to the following Guilderland High School, multi-sport, Student-

Athletes who maintained an above average academic standing and exemplifi ed outstanding

leadership.

The 2011 winners are: Kari Balogh,Jordan Weedan, Nicole Lafreniere,Jack Walsh, Dylan August,

Conor Hurley,Renee Lafreniere

Pictured are:

Front row L-R Kari Balogh,Nicole Lafreniere,Renee Lafreniere,Jack Walsh,John Heath

Back row L-R: Tom Passineau,Mike Mccarthy,Jordan Weedan,Conor Hurley,Dylan August and

Mark Burlingame

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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.

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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.

www.ClancyRealEstate.com

How To Get Your Home Sold In

Just 23 Days!

John and Mary had never felt more frustrated in

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The first agent they hired told them their house

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Animals Available for Adoption and Upcoming Events

Sierra - a sweet and gentle 6 yr old Shih Tzu mix. Nosey - gentle, beautiful, cuddly, Junior – who can resist this handsome 3yr old neutered male She is about 24 lbs and up-to-date on all vaccinations. small-sized 5 yr old spayed female cat Am. Bull Terrier. He is up-to-date on all of his vaccinations. Sierra is outgoing and wants to be around people, looking for a forever home. Her most Junior is very sweet, and intelligent. He loves attention, car rides, making her the ultimate companion! She loves her favorite thing is to cuddle up on your going for walks, and belly rubs! Junior always aims to please and walks, car rides, and belly rubs. She is up for any lap or sleep next to your side, needing just want to be near you. He would be best in a home with older activity and gets along with most dogs. If you hold her reassurance that she is not going back children, or in a home with an active single/couple. Please in your arms, she will give you kisses! For more info, outside where she was found abandoned. Call Jim at 355-0048, or Georgia at 439-9264, or email us at contact Laurie at (518) 461-0251, or [email protected]. She enjoys the company of the other [email protected], for more information.

gentle cats in her foster home. Nosey is up-to-date on all her shots. Please contact Laurie at 518 461-0251 or [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE! October 6, 2011 – “Gathering of Friends” Fall fundraiser at Mallozzi’s Clubhouse at the Western Tpke. Gold Course. Silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and wine tasting begins at 6pm, followed by door prizes, dinner, dessert and coffee/tea. Tickets are limited and are $35 per person. Come join us to celebrate our Ten Year Anniversary! Please contact, Sue at 861-6861, or Georgia at 439-9264 if you are interested in buying tickets, or sponsoring the event.


Emergencies 911POISON CONTROL 800-336-6997

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

Post Offices:Altamont 861-6953Guilderland 456-1400Guilderland Center 861-5090Stuyvesant Plaza 438-0773

Schools: Altamont Elementary 861-8528 Christ the King School 456-5400 Guilderland Schools Transportation 861-6434 Guilderland District Administration 456-6200 Guilderland High School 861-8591

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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