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Notes from Supervisor Runion’s Offi ceAugust has turned out to be a pretty busy month for various Guilderland projects, and I’d like to take this opportunity to share some information about them with you.

I am pleased to report that work has commenced on the project at the former McKownville Reservoir location. Since there has been some lack of clarity about what this project involves and what it will accomplish, I want to clarify the matter.

Th e project has two elements. Th e fi rst is a drainage improvement project that has been designed to reduce the frequency and the severity of the fl ooding that periodically occurs along Western Avenue in front of Stuyvesant Plaza. Th is will be accomplished by expanding the water holding capacity of the former reservoir, by directing more water into the reservoir, and by allowing for the more effi cient movement of that water under Western Avenue and out into the Krum Kill, its natural outlet. Th e project will not eliminate fl ooding totally, as such an eff ort would be a complex project involving all of the municipalities in the Krum Kill watershed and costing millions of dollars. It has, however, been

designed by our engineering fi rm and reviewed by the New York State Department of Transportation to meaningfully improve the situation. Th e second element of the project is to create a neighborhood-scale pocket park complete with a walking trail around the former reservoir.

We have worked hard to bring this project along without a major outlay of Town funds, and have been very successful in that eff ort. Our fi nancial partners in this project include: Assemblyman Jack McEneny; the New York State Department of Transportation; and Stuyvesant Plaza. On behalf of our residents, I would like to express our gratitude for their support of this important work. Getting this project designed and funded with the assistance of fi nancial partners was a lengthy eff ort, and I would like to acknowledge the work of the McKownville Improvement Association in advocating for and providing input on the project as it evolved.

We have been hearing recently from residents in the area of Doctor Shaw Road about concerns over the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. In response, the Town Board this month approved the retention of an engineering fi rm to evaluate current conditions and to make recommendations for traffi c calming and other improvements that will promote safety in this growing area. Th eir recommendations will assist us in approaching the tasks of designing specifi c improvements and addressing the issue of funding construction costs.

August also saw the installation of new playground equipment at two of the Town’s neighborhood parks on Ronald Place and Lone Pine Road. Th ese pocket parks are an important component of Guilderland’s parks and recreation program, and maintaining and enhancing the resources available at these locations has become increasingly important as people seek recreational opportunities closer to home. We will continue our current program to upgrade and replace equipment in these parks as a part of our 2010 budget.

During July, the Town Board appointed a committee to conduct a thorough review of Guilderland’s zoning laws to insure that they are current, complete, and that they conform to the community goals established in Guilderland’s Comprehensive Plan. Th e committee membership consists of people from a variety of professional backgrounds and from all areas of the Town. Th e fi rst meeting of the group was held in August, and it will continue its work throughout the fall to make certain that all aspects of the current law are considered, and that there are opportunities for both residents and members of the business community to provide input on this important subject. All meetings are open to the public, and information is available on the Guilderland website, www.townofguilderland.org.

As summer winds down and the school year begins, I’d like to remind our residents to be careful and considerate on the roads as the fl ow of traffi c changes to its fall pattern. I also invite all our residents to enjoy the beauty of our Town parks as the seasons begin to change. We also welcome local golfers to enjoy a few pleasant cooler-weather rounds at Guilderland’s own Western Turnpike Golf Course, where residents can enjoy preferred greens fee rates and a well-maintained and friendly golfi ng facility.

Finally, I would encourage residents to remember that our second Household Hazardous Waste Day program will be held at the Town Highway Garage on French’s Mill Road from 8:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 19. Th is is a great opportunity to clear out all kinds of potentially hazardous materials from your home and make certain that they are disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. In order to participate, residents must present a coupon, which is available at either the Town Clerk’s offi ce or at the Guilderland Transfer Station. Th ere is no charge to residents for this service, which is funded in part through a grant from the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation. A complete list of materials that can be accepted for disposal can be found on the Town website, www.townofguilderland.org .

We appreciate the folks at Our Towne Guilderland providing us with the opportunity to keep in touch with our residents. Please contact my offi ce at Town Hall (356-1980) if you have any suggestions on what you would like to see in this report.

Kenneth Runion, Town Supervisor

Zoning Law Review Committ ee to Host Focus GroupsThe Town of Guilderland held a town board meeti ng on July 7 and one of the agenda items was to consider establishing a Committ ee to Review and Recommend Modifi cati ons to the Zoning Law and to appoint the following persons to such committ ee: Bruce Sherwin (chairperson), Joseph Abbruzzese, Kathy Burbank, Ken Brownell, Garry Robinson, Regina Dubois and Peter Barber.

This parti cular committ ee was elected to look over the Town’s Zoning Code and make sure that it is completely compati ble with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. From here the committ ee will off er various recommendati ons in hopes to make the plan accordant and make the process easier for new businesses as well.

The Committ ee will host focus groups on the following dates:

Thursday Sept 24 8 am - Developers and Commercial Realtors Friday Sept. 25 8 am - Local Business

Meeti ngs will be held at the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce, 2050 Western Ave.

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Celebrate America On the Move Week with the Guilderland YMCA September 20 - 27, 2009 From September 20th through September 27th the Guilderland YMCA will inspire communities, families and in-dividuals to make small changes in their daily habits that add up to big benefits in their long-term health. The Guilderland YMCA will offer a wide range of activities to help families and individuals get started in making these small changes. A wide range of classes, workshops and activities will be open to the community at the YMCA in celebration of a healthier community. These events are free and open to the community. Please call the YMCA during this week as we continue to add events to our schedule:

Monday, September 21st 9am - 8pm - OPEN HOUSE. Visit the Guilderland YMCA and participate in pro-grams, swim in our pool or workout in our wellness center. Monday, September 21st 6pm-7pm - Beginner Yoga/Pilates @ Guilderland Public Library Helderberg Room Tuesday, September 22nd @ Guilderland YMCA - Healthy Mac and Cheese Cooking Class with registered dietitian Linda Crowley, MS RD CDN 11am-12pm. Learn how to make your kid’s favorite meal healthier without sacrificing the great taste they love! Wednesdays, September 23rd @ Guilderland YMCA - Healthy - After School Snack Cooking Class with reg-istered dietitian Linda Crowley, MS RD CDN 11am-12pm. Learn how to make quick, easy and healthy snacks your kids will love and have fun making! Wednesday, September 23rd 6:15p-7:15p Family Yoga @ Guilderland Public Library – Family Yoga

If you are interested in becoming a community partner please contact Jennifer Rittner-Paniccia at the Guilder-land YMCA at 456-3634 x 1110.

Upcoming Events September 9th: Member Appreciation Picnic (must be a member of the YMCA) 5p-7p.

September 10th: Zumba Party. Your friends are do-ing it...your neighbors are doing it and so are your co-workers! Zumba fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness pro-gram. Come see what all the rave is about!

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September 20th-27th: America On the Move Week

October 22nd: 10th Annual Lights On After School Celebration from 3:30pm-5:00pm at JC Penney in Crossgates Mall.

October 30th: Halloween at the YMCA from 5p-7p. This event is free and open to the community.

If you have any questions about these upcoming events, please call 456-3634.

Program Highlights Co-ed Youth Kickball League YMCA Youth Kickball is a new program designed for all kids who want to stay active and have fun while doing so. Youth Kickball is a progressive learning pro-gram designed to teach basic individual skills, team-work, fun and competitive play. The first week will be a skills day where kids will be placed on random teams. The first game will start the second week. Teams will meet the same day and time each week. For grades 3-5 and 6-8. Volunteers needed! Fee for members is $45 and $75 for program mem-bers. For more information call 456-3634 x 1151. Water Game Nights Looking for something fun to do with your little ones??? Love the water, but want something other than swim lessons? We are offering a water game night once a month. We will hold instructor led games and activities in and around the pool area ranging from sports to skill building activities to just plain FUN! Kids can get exercise, enjoy games and comradery in a safe, no pressure environment! Please call the YMCA at 456-3634 x 1130 for more information or register online at www.cdymca.org.


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Message from the Chamber...I cannot believe that summer is almost over. As a mother of fi ve school-age kids, I do look forward to the start

of school though!! As everyone gets ready for the upcoming school year, the chamber continues with its busy

schedule. We have been working harder than ever to help our businesses by encouraging people to buy local through

promotions such as Guilderland Restaurant week and Shop n Hop. We are working with the town of Guilderland

on reviewing zoning laws, no/low interest physical improvement loans, and promoting Guilderland as a great place

to live and work.

Th e Women’s Business Group will offi cially start the Panera Coff ee group meeting again on September 17th! Th ese

meetings are designed for businesswomen Th e group plans to meet at Panera Bread, Crossgates Commons at 8am

the third Th ursday of every month.

Th e Small Business Group will also start up its program year on Sept. 11. Th e group meets the fi rst Friday of every

month (except Sept due to Labor Day), and focuses on issues related to small business, like Social Networking for

business, Search Engine Optimization, and more. We even have the SUNY Small Business Development Center coming to the chamber

offi ces to off er free assistance (by Appt) on cash fl ow, market research, refi nancing, etc.

On September 30th from 5:30 to 7:30, the AVILA Retirement Community Center will be hosting a “Ladies Night Out.” Th roughout the

night approximately thirty diff erent vendors will gather at the retirement center, off ering various tips, facts, food and drinks in an eff ort to

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Th e chamber is already busy working on plans for our 3rd annual

Souped up on Guilderland soup cook off and car show! Th e event

will take place on October 10th at Altamont Orchard, and we have

some exciting perks in store! Souped up includes: a car show, apple

picking, a crate maze, live music and “swag bags” (goody bags with

lots of stuff !) off ered to the fi rst 50 cars who sign up! Also, the farm

store will be open giving community members the chance to purchase

delicious fall foods!

As you can see, we are busy! Please call the chamber offi ces at 456-6611

or check our website for information on any of the projects listed

above!

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Paul Pastore Town Board Town Board Member since 2006. Counsel - Guilderland Planning Board; 2000-2005. University of Notre Dame - B.A. in Government

and International Relations. Albany Law School - J.D. Admitted to New York and Massachusetts Bars.

Ken Runion Town Supervisor Town Supervisor since 2000. Mayor - Village of Altamont; 1993-1999. Counsel - Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals; 1992-1997.

Guilderland Town Attorney; 1984-1991. Albany Law School - J.D. cum laude.

Patricia Slavick Town Board Town Board Member since 2000. Business Analysis Supervisor - NYS Office of the State Comptroller.

General Electric Corporate Tax; 1980-1999. University at Albany; M.S. in Accounting. Endorsed by PEF & Capital District Area Labor Federation.

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One of the biggest concerns from parents during the back-to-school season is bullying. Some 160,000 kids skip school everyday because they fear of being attacked or ridiculed by bullies. The good news is that these disturbing statistics can be limited with the proper education.

As an person that has worked with hundreds of children on anti-bullying strategies, I have found that the most important skill a child should have when dealing with bullies is confi dence. No matter what you teach a child, it will not be effective without the confi dence to put the lessons into action. Children that fall victim to bullies usually are targets because they lack the confi dence to stand up for themselves. Therefore, it is very important that you begin instilling confi dence within your child if you want him or her to effectively handle bullying.

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o Lack of proper sleep each night. Children need at least 8 hours of total sleep per night. If they are not getting the proper amount of rest, then it can affect their mood the next day.o Insuffi cient diet. Certain foods affect children’s moods including foods that are high in sugar, caffeine or fat. Keep your child’s diet balanced with plenty of fruits and vegetables.o Lack of exercise. Children that do not exercise regularly tend to have a lower level of energy which will affect his or her mood. This can also lead to obesity which makes your child more prone to bullying.

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Q. What is Athos Restaurant?A. We are the only Classic Greek Restaurant in the Albany area.

Q. What year did your business open?A. August 2008

Q. Where are you located?A. 1814 Western Ave Albany 12203

Q. Why did you get into the business? A. The concept of The Athos Restaurant was created to bring the Greek Experience of Philoxenia” (Greek hospitality) to the Albany area. Manyhave experienced Greek hospitality while visiting Greece or being invited intoa Greek home. Greek life is centered around the table, eating and drinking inthe presence of family and friends. This allows individuals to share experiences, celebrate joys, sweeten sorrows, and ease the struggles of life.

Q. How many years have you been in the restaurant business? A. The owners of Athos have a long tradition in the restaurant business. The Danes and Sokaris families have run restaurants in the Albany areasince 1925. Some of their restaurants include the Boston Cafeteria andCandy Kitchen, the Economy Lunch, the View Restaurant, and the GatewayDiner. Award winning Chef Harry has forty years of international cookingexperience. His decisions to leave his Zagat rated restaurant, Ithaka, in NYCand relocate to Albany, was the catalyst to creating the Athos restaurant.

Q. What is Classic Greek Cuisine?A. Many think of it as the Mediterranean diet. This a healthy diet composedof grilled fresh fish, meats, and vegetables. Many of our dishes are vegetarian.This is the cuisine found on the Aegean islands. The mountainous areas ofGreece are known for Youvetsi clay pot cookery, and hearty sauces withmeat or fish. The islands of the Ionian feature pasta dishes with flavorfulsauces. Greek cuisine is diverse in its’ ingredients, seasoning and flavors.This is a result of Middle Eastern, Italian and French influences. Meze aresmall plates of appetizers that are meant to be shared. Greek deserts are

prepared with nuts, honey and cinnamon, whether layered in filo dough tomake baklava or on top of yogurt. All of our food is prepared on the premisefrom the freshest ingredients.

Q. Do you have many regular customers? A. Yes, because of our heart healthy cuisine, we have many physicians, especially cardiologists, at our restaurant regularly. Many of the families inthe neighborhood come because of our family friendly atmosphere. Youngpeople come to enjoy Greek wines and meze in our relaxed bar.

Q. Is there anything specific that they are always coming in for?A. The whole grilled fish including bronsini, red snapper, and darato. Theseare grilled whole and filleted tableside and served with seasonal greens.Many of our patrons also enjoy classic Greek dishes such as Greek salad,Mousaka, Souvlaki, and Baklava.

Q. What hours are you open? A. Monday – Saturday 4pm- closing, Sunday 3pm - closing

Q. What do you love most about the business? A. Meeting new people and exposing them to the Greek hospitality. Manyin the capital district have never been to a Greek restaurant. We derive greatjoy in having them enter our restaurant, enjoy our Greek cuisine, and leaveas our friends. This is Philoxenia.

Q. What do you think is your biggest challenge with the business? A. Athos is a locally owned restaurant, with a cuisine that is unique to thearea. Our challenge is to educate people about Greek cuisine. Once theyhave come to Athos, we know they will return.

Q. What do you want the community to know about you? A. We are delighted to be located in Guilderland. Our neighbors have been very supportive and loyal. We in turn pledge that we will continue toprovide the finest food, served in a relaxed atmosphere, by attentive andfriendly staff.

Enjoy the flavors ofthe Mediterranean.

Enjoy great food.

Enjoy goodfriends.Come to Athos and experience Happy Hour in our Taverna bar. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and making new friends.

Chef Harry will prepare for you traditional healthyGreek dishes, such as wholegrilled fish, spanakopita,lamb youvetsi, Greek saladsand baklava.

Athos, voted best Greek restaurant byCapital Region Living Magazine.

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Athos Restaurant


Storytimes and Playtimesare Back!

Baby Playtime

Play is an important part of early childhood development. That’s why we’re setting aside the storyhour room, fi lled with toys, just for you and your little ones! If you have a child between the ages of birth to 36 months, and you’d like to enjoy the company of other moms, dads, and caregivers while your babies play and make new friends, then come join us. No registration is required, just drop in!

Baby Playtime will be at 10:15 am on September 14, 21, and 28. Starting October 12, playtime will continue on a bi-weekly schedule until December 21st. It will begin at 11 am.

Registered Storytime

Children attend without parent or caregiver. Boys and girls must be between the ages of 3½ and 5 years old but not yet in kindergarten. This is a special time for children to interact with others and to be independent. Registration is limited. Storytimes start the week of October 5th. Tuesdays at 10:30 am or Wednesdays at 10:30 am

Toddler Time

This biweekly storytime is for toddlers ages 16 to 36 months with a caregiver. We will spend some time together with puppets, books, songs, fi ngerplays, fl annel stories and fun movement activities geared toward these wiggly youngsters. There will be time for free play and conversation too. Registration required. Please register for either the 10:15 or the 11 am session. Held every other Monday, starting October 5 and ending December 14.10:15 am or 11 am

Baby Bounce Meet & Greet

Meet Youth Librarian Josalyn Gervasio and others with babies ages 5 to 15 months. Tour the Youth Services Department to see the materials we have for you to share with your baby. Learn about what to expect at our Baby Bounce program. Registration required. This meet and Greet will be held Monday, October 12, 10:15 am

Baby Bounce

This biweekly storytime is for families with babies ages 5 to 15 months. Please register and pick up a schedule in the Youth Services Department. Registration required. Baby Bounce is every other Monday at 10:15 am, starting on October 26 and ending December 21.

To register …

Stop by the Library or call 456-2400 x 9. Be sure to tell us what programs you’re interested in.

Note: All Library events are free unless otherwise noted. The 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.

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Roman Jewels has been a full service jeweler for over 16years in the city of Albany.

We specialize in 18k Italian gold jewelry that we directlyimport from Italy ourselves.

About 3 years ago, when the gold market started to spike, jewelry sales started to decline. We needed to dosomething to generate business, so we started advertisingthat WE BUY GOLD. It has been a true success. Having knowledge of all types of jewelry and also bringing in afull time coin expert, has given us an edge to the “buying”market. Recently, we’ve started buying antiques and collectibles and have a booth inside the Coxsackie Antique Center.

Never ever put your gold or valuables in an envelope and ship them out. National news channels have uncoveredthe scams and how you get so much less money thanbringing it to your local jeweler. You also can’t trust the “here today, gone tomorrow” buyers that rent out hotel rooms. Some of us locals have sent out spies and they payless than half of what we pay. We try to work on volume so that we can offer the best price in town. We evaluate each item by the piece. We don’t just melt every piece of beautiful or antique jewelry. It’s worth more than just scrap to us. Before you bring your gold anywhere else, at least let us evaluate it and give you a price at no cost.

We are open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m. and staying open until 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays. We also make house calls on Sundays by appointment outside the city of Albany.

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Guilderhaven, inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit that helps the animal community. We provide food, financial assistance, and transportation for seniors and their beloved companion animals. Along with Noah's Kingdom, Robin's Nest, the Cat Care Coalition, and SCRUFF (Spaying Capital Region Unowned Feral Felines), we have created low-cost vaccination and spay/neuter clinics. We have spoken to school groups and youth organizations, produced an educational coloring booklet, and placed animals from private homes and from the Brennan Humane Society shelter. In addition, we received an award from the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce honoring our work. The past two years were great for Guilderhaven, inc. We facilitated the spay/neuter of over 1700 cats (includes feral, and owned) in 2008. In addition, we were able to help with many vet bills for seniors, disabled veterans, and many other NY residents. We visited grade schools and brought along Teri Conroy and her therapy dog Jane to teach kids the basics of caring for pets. This year we continue with our spay/neuter efforts. In February and March of 2009 we paid for the spay/neuter of the animals at the Brennan Shelter (Gloversville, NY) in order to help them reduce their adoption fees. As a result of these "promotions" the Brennan Shelter were able to adopt over 20 dogs in February and over 20 dogs and 20 cats in March of 2009 (compared to their 6-8 adoptions from March 2008)! In addition, we helped start a low cost spay/neuter for dogs in conjunction with the Cat Care Coalition Rotterdam Vet and Central Vet in May/June of this year. To date, 25 dogs have been spayed/neutered through this clinic. We have come a long way and would not be able to continue this work without the constant support of our wonderful community and our local businesses! Thank you!

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Automobile accidents happen and your safety should be the top

priority for both you and the repair facility. Let’s face it, an

accident could occur again and you want to remain safe if it does.

If a tree fell through the roof of your house would you only fix the

cosmetic damage or begin with the main structure? Collision repair is

the same principle.

The first thing to understand is the ever-changing repair methods of all

makes and models. Every few years or sooner a vehicle manufacturer

changes their use of metals, airbags, braking systems or use of

electronics in one or all of these categories. This leads to the question

who is really qualified to fix my vehicle in the event of an accident?

The greatest fallacy is to take it to the dealer. Although they are used

in warranty type service issues, collision repair is a whole different ball

game. Most dealers spend their money in the “Front End” or sales

department of their stores and quite often the collision center or the

“Back End” of the store suffers. Our independent collision center is

just that, independent to nothing BUT collision; our only interest is

to repair your vehicle.

Being we fix so many makes and models we are challenged with

understanding all repair methods for a vast variety of vehicles. Dealers

may only concentrate on their own make if any. All of our technicians

are welding certified and we are the ONLY I-CAR Gold Certified

shop in the capital district. What that means for you is the best factory

repair trained technicians work under our roof. Check out more of

what I-CAR means to you on our website www.colescollision.com.

We are also Better Business Bureau members which can also be found

on the website as well.

Hail has been at the top of the list the past two years and it may

become more prominent every year or go away forever as weather

patterns change in our ever-changing world. We offer paintless dent

repair as well as conventional or traditional methods to take the

“dings” out of your panels. We have literally fixed over $1 million

worth of hail damage between last year and this summer, so you could

say we are professionals at all phases of this type of repair as well.

Cole’s Collision Center offers all types of Auto Body collision and

painting services and all come with a lifetime guarantee on the repair

as well as the finish.

What if my insurer says Cole’s is not on their “list”? As a consumer

By Law you are entitled to your own shop of choice. While we are a

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2113 Western Avenue, Guilderland, NY 12084 • Phone 518-456-2898

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Check what Community Caregivers services can do for you.Our volunteers can drive disabled, elderly, and non-driving persons for

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They can either accompany a client who needs assistance or do the

shopping for such items as food, prescriptions, or personal items.

Caregivers Respite provides a caring presence so individuals and families who care for someone dementia, a chronic illness or in end-of-life care can enjoy a break from their caregiving responsibilities.

They will prepare and deliver simple meals for individuals and families

temporarily unable to provide for themselves, including delivering food

from local food pantries.

They can perform light housekeeping such as dusting, vacuuming and

straightening up as needed – weekly, biweekly, or monthly.

They’ll do chores and laundry – minor home repairs, carrying packages,

trimming hedges, cleaning flower beds, planting, raking, mowing, organ-

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Call us to learn what YOU can do for Community Caregivers when you join us to give your neighbors a helping hand.

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Q AQ. What year did your business start?A. I started my own business at Sunday Stables in the late 1970’s.

We are now located at the corner of Rte. 158 and County Line Rd,

Guilderland, close to the Rotterdam border.

Q. How and why did you get into the business?A. When I was 10 years

old I went to My Play

Stable in Guilderland with

a girlfriend to try riding.

I loved it, and haven’t

stopped working with

horses since then. I trained

with Russell Stewart at

My Play Stable and had

some great experiences

showing hunters across

the northeast. One of my

fondest experiences was a

show at Madison Square

Garden where I placed

fi rst with my hunter Little

Fiddle.

Q. Do you have many regular customers?A. Yes, we have many regular customers, of all age groups and ability

levels. Th ey continue with us because they have great riding lessons on

nice horses and everyone is friendly.

Q. Are you known for anything special?A. We ride/train English Hunt Seat, for equitation and hunters.

Q. What hours are you open?A. We are open seven days a week for boarders. Lessons are made by

appointment on days and weekday evenings.

Q. Do you work with any local teams or associations?A. Yes, the SUNY Albany Equestrian Team rides/trains for their

intercollegiate competitions, and their club team also rides with us.

Locally we are members of the Tri-county Riding Association and the

Capital District Hunter Jumper Association. We also are members of

the USEF, our national show governing board and the AHJF.

Q. What do you love most about the business?A. Along with the horses, which have never ceased to be a source of

enjoyment, I enjoy and appreciate seeing riders’ skills improve along

with their understanding and respect for horsemanship.

Q. What do you want the community to know about you?A. First, we have reliable

horses and knowledgeable

instructors. Along with my

forty years of experience we

have two other teachers.

Sandy Croote has ridden,

shown and worked with

me for twenty years. Sandy

owns her own farm where

she raises, trains and shows

her champion horses at the

World National/Hall of

Fame level, has worked with John Lyons, and is a recognized, carded

judge. We have also been very lucky to add Katelin McLaughlin

to our staff . Katelin is a graduate of Delaware College where she

earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Equine Studies. She was captain of

the intercollegiate team, competing in the World Equestrian Cup

Rider Competition in dressage, stadium jumping, cross-country

and hunt seat and at the American National Riding Commission

Competition. Katelin has also received her Instructor Certifi cation

from the British Horse Society.

Second, we encourage friendship and camaraderie among our riders,

whether young or old. Our summer camp program brings children

of similar ages and abilities together for a week of fun, riding and

learning. We have many adults who begin with a lifelong wish to

ride, with the bonus of staying fi t. Not everyone will move on to

competitive showing with their mount. However, they will all have

the pleasure of mastering skills and knowing the pleasure of working

with and caring for horses.

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