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FEATURES OF THE MONTH ATHOS RESTAURANT AND WINTER GLEN FARM

Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Athos, voted best Greek restaurant by Capital Region Living Magazine. Relax in our Taverna bar or comfortable dining room. Sample our wide variety of Greek dishes and wines .

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Mon-Sat 4 pm to closing. Sun 3 pm to closing. Catering, private parties, and special children’s menu too!

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PRIMARY DAY Tuesday September 15 Re-Elect

Judge Denise Randall An Experienced Judge and Lawyer with Strong Ties to Guilderland Endorsed by the Conservative and Independence Parties Polls Open 12 noon-9:00 p.m.

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Notes from Supervisor Runion’s Office August 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.

The project has two elements. The first is a drainage improvement project that has been designed to reduce the frequency and the severity of the flooding that periodically occurs along Western Avenue in front of Stuyvesant Plaza. This 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 efficient movement of that water under Western Avenue and out into the Krum Kill, its natural outlet. The project will not eliminate flooding totally, as such an effort 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 firm and reviewed by the New York State Department of Transportation to meaningfully improve the situation.

The 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 effort. Our financial 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 financial partners was a lengthy effort, 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 firm to evaluate current conditions and to make recommendations for traffic calming and other improvements that will promote safety in this growing area. Their recommendations will assist us in approaching the tasks of designing specific 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.

These 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. The committee membership consists of people from a variety of professional backgrounds and from all areas of the Town. The first 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 flow of traffic 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 golfing 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. This 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 office or at the Guilderland Transfer Station.

There 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 office 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 Committee to Host Focus Groups The Town of Guilderland held a town board meeting on July 7 and one of the agenda items was to consider establishing a Committee to Review and Recommend Modifications to the Zoning Law and to appoint the following persons to such committee: Bruce Sherwin (chairperson), Joseph Abbruzzese, Kathy Burbank, Ken Brownell, Garry Robinson, Regina Dubois and Peter Barber.

This particular committee was elected to look over the Town’s Zoning Code and make sure that it is completely compatible with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. From here the committee will offer various recommendations in hopes to make the plan accordant and make the process easier for new businesses as well.

The Committee will host focus groups on the following dates:

Thursday Sept 24 8 am - Developers and Commercial Realtors Friday Sept. 25 8 am - Local Business Meetings will be held at the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce, 2050 Western Ave.

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Capital District YMCA Guilderland Branch 250 Winding Brook Drive Guilderland, NY 12084 518-456-3634 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 individuals 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: x x x x x

Monday, September 21st 9am - 8pm - OPEN HOUSE. Visit the Guilderland YMCA and participate in programs, 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 registered 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 Guilderland YMCA at 456-3634 x 1110.

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 program designed to teach basic individual skills, teamwork, 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 members. For more information call 456-3634 x 1151.

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

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

September 12th: 7th Annual Brenda Deer 5k Run / Walk and Kids Fun Run September 14th: Fall Programs Begin September 20th-27th: America On the Move Week

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.

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.

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Message from the Chamber...

I cannot believe that summer is almost over. As a mother of ďŹ 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.

The Women’s Business Group will oďŹƒcially start the Panera Coee group meeting again on September 17th! These meetings are designed for businesswomen The group plans to meet at Panera Bread, Crossgates Commons at 8am the third Thursday of every month.

The Small Business Group will also start up its program year on Sept. 11. The group meets the ďŹ 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 oďŹƒces to oer free assistance (by Appt) on cash ow, market research, reďŹ nancing, etc.

On September 30th from 5:30 to 7:30, the AVILA Retirement Community Center will be hosting a “Ladies Night Out.â€? Throughout the night approximately thirty dierent vendors will gather at the retirement center, oering various tips, facts, food and drinks in an eort to teach participants all about maintaining a healthy lifestyle! The event is free and open to all community members. Anyone who is interested can sign up by visiting: www.srpcimaging.com/LadiesNightOut.htm The chamber is already busy working on plans for our 3rd annual Souped up on Guilderland soup cook o and car show! The 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 bagsâ€? (goody bags with lots of stu!) oered to the ďŹ 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 oďŹƒces at 456-6611 or check our website for information on any of the projects listed above!

Kathy Burbank Executive Director

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Part 2 of this article will be in the next edition of Our Towne Bob Esposito is the owner of Capital Northeast Martial Arts. His school is located at 1811 Western Ave. in Guilderland. He currently holds the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and 3rd Degree Black Belt in Hapkido. Mr. Esposito holds an Accounting degree from Siena College and a MBA from Russell Sage College.

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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. Many have experienced Greek hospitality while visiting Greece or being invited into a Greek home. Greek life is centered around the table, eating and drinking in the 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 area since 1925. Some of their restaurants include the Boston Cafeteria and Candy Kitchen, the Economy Lunch, the View Restaurant, and the Gateway Diner. Award winning Chef Harry has forty years of international cooking experience. His decisions to leave his Zagat rated restaurant, Ithaka, in NYC and 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 composed of grilled fresh fish, meats, and vegetables. Many of our dishes are vegetarian.

This is the cuisine found on the Aegean islands. The mountainous areas of Greece are known for Youvetsi clay pot cookery, and hearty sauces with meat or fish. The islands of the Ionian feature pasta dishes with flavorful sauces. Greek cuisine is diverse in its’ ingredients, seasoning and flavors.

This is a result of Middle Eastern, Italian and French influences. Meze are small plates of appetizers that are meant to be shared. Greek deserts are

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 in the neighborhood come because of our family friendly atmosphere. Young people 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. These are 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. Many in the capital district have never been to a Greek restaurant. We derive great joy in having them enter our restaurant, enjoy our Greek cuisine, and leave as 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 the area. Our challenge is to educate people about Greek cuisine. Once they have 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 to provide the finest food, served in a relaxed atmosphere, by attentive and friendly staff.

Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Enjoy great food.

Chef Harry will prepare for you traditional healthy Greek dishes, such as whole grilled fish, spanakopita, lamb youvetsi, Greek salads and baklava.

Enjoy good friends.

Athos, voted best Greek restaurant by Capital Region Living Magazine.

Come to Athos and experience Happy Hour in our Taverna bar.

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Baby Playtime Play is an important part of early childhood development. That’s why we’re setting aside the storyhour room, filled with toys, just for you and your little ones! If you have a child between the ages of Baby Bounce Meet & Greet 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 Meet Youth Librarian Josalyn Gervasio and others with babies ages friends, then come join us. No registration is required, just drop in! 5 to 15 months. Tour the Youth Services Department to see the materials we have for you to share with your baby. Learn about Baby Playtime will be at 10:15 am on September 14, 21, and 28. what to expect at our Baby Bounce program. Registration required.

Starting October 12, playtime will continue on a bi-weekly schedule This meet and Greet will be held Monday, October 12, 10:15 am until December 21st. It will begin at 11 am.

Baby Bounce Registered Storytime Children attend without parent or caregiver. Boys and girls must be This biweekly storytime is for families with babies ages 5 to between the ages of 3½ and 5 years old but not yet in kindergarten. 15 months. Please register and pick up a schedule in the Youth This is a special time for children to interact with others and to Services Department. Registration required. Baby Bounce is every be independent. Registration is limited. Storytimes start the week other Monday at 10:15 am, starting on October 26 and ending of October 5th. Tuesdays at 10:30 am or Wednesdays at 10:30 am December 21.

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This biweekly storytime is for toddlers ages 16 to 36 months with a caregiver.We will spend some time together with puppets, books, songs, fingerplays, flannel 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

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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Who Do You Trust When Selling Gold?

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

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

About 3 years ago, when the gold market started to spike, jewelry sales started to decline. We needed to do something to generate business, so we started advertising that WE BUY GOLD. It has been a true success. Having knowledge of all types of jewelry and also bringing in a full time coin expert, has given us an edge to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;buyingâ&#x20AC;? market. Recently, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 uncovered the scams and how you get so much less money than bringing it to your local jeweler. You also canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trust the â&#x20AC;&#x153;here today, gone tomorrowâ&#x20AC;? buyers that rent out hotel rooms. Some of us locals have sent out spies and they pay less than half of what we pay. We try to work on volume so that we can oďŹ&#x20AC;er the best price in town. We evaluate each item by the piece. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just melt every piece of beautiful or antique jewelry. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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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.

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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.

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Q. 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 first 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. They 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 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 Certification 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 fit. 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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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.

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