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Sunday thru GUILDERLAND Thursday – August 2013 Take Out Only Dinner for Four $20.00 ᔢ

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Town Supervisor Patricia Slavick • Experienced financial professional • Strong record of community involvement

Ken Runion • Experienced, professional, accessible • Proven record of controlling expenses and taxes

Paul Pastore • Experienced Town Board member • Served as Planning Board Attorney

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ell, we’ve already had some of every type of summer weather here in Guilderland already, from steamy heat to cool and dry, with pretty much every stop in between. In other words, a pretty typical summer in Upstate New York. I do urge our residents to be careful during the hot spells, and to be particularly cautious when it comes to children, the elderly, and to pets. As you enjoy the summer season, please be sure to take advantage of all the recreational opportunities you will find right here in Guilderland. I hear regularly from residents who enjoy different elements of our Town parks system, whether it is using the dog park facility at Nott Road Park, visiting one of the neighborhood –scale pocket parks located throughout Guilderland, hiking the trails in the Winter Recreation Area, or bringing their family to Tawasentha Park for basketball, tennis, or a swim in the Town Pool, followed by a picnic at one of the picnic areas scattered around the park. Thursday evenings in August offers you the opportunity to visit the Guilderland Performing Arts Center at Tawasentha for the tail end of our annual summer concert series. Bring a lawn chair, catch a breeze, and enjoy some varied musical program under the stars. The golf season at Guilderland’s Western Turnpike Golf Course continues to be enjoyable for players from all over the region. We have received positive feedback on the work done this year to improve course conditions. Remember that Guilderland residents are eligible for discounted greens fees! Please call the Pro Shop at 456-0786 with questions, or to book a tee time. A Town crew has been working this summer on constructing a new sidewalk on Elmwood Street in McKownville. This was a pilot project to see how well we could do this type of work. Our efforts were successful, and we anticipate doing other similar small projects in other parts of Town in the future. The economic downturn is not over, either nationally or regionally, but I find it heartening to see some evidence of private-sector confidence in Guilderland, as evidenced by several new development or redevelopment projects, both commercial and residential, going on along Western Avenue this summer. It’s been a while since we’ve seen that level of activity. Stay safe in your travels around Guilderland and beyond, and enjoy the rest of the summer season. Ken Runion, Supervisor

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The Altamont Fair is proud to host 4H competitions and exhibits. 4H is a youth development program for kids from 5-19 for both urban and rural youth in our counties. The 4H program provides an arena for positive experiences – “learning by doing” in so many areas. Stop in and enjoy 4H public presentations, club exhibits and the many competitions in creative arts, food science, animal science, natural resources, photography and more!

The Altamont Fair is the home of one of the finest Antique Farm Machinery collections on the East Coast. Much of the collection are gas engines, also known as “Hit and Miss” engines that were developed in the 1890’s and used until about 1930. The dedicated volunteers work all year long to prepare the exhibit for the Altamont Fair,

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FOOD…OR ELIMINATING FOODS IS THE BEST MEDICINE By: Dr. Kim Keeling

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gluten free products and recipes that are good and satisfying. Even though she misses some foods, she feels so much better that she gladly resists the temptation to eat the ones she is sensitive to. Also, there are so many foods that Madeline is not sensitive to, allowing her to make healthy choices that make her feel satisfied. When we go to a restaurant, I always mention to the waiter or waitress that she has a dairy & gluten allergy and they are always willing to make suggestions and check with the chef about the ingredients on their menus. Looking back it all makes sense. Periactin is an antihistamine that was blocking the allergic reaction to the foods that she was eating. For weeks after the allergy testing, I was so upset that for all of these years she suffered and missed out on so much. We met with several specialists and her pediatrician and never did anyone suggest allergies, much less food allergies. We are moving on now, enjoying a break from school and finding new ways to prepare foods that are dairy and gluten free. This medication free approach is paying off. Madeline will be a fifth grader next year at Pine Bush Elementary School and we are looking forward to a pain free year, thanks to Dr. Kim and her staff at the Sports and Spinal Wellness Center.” I would like to thank Madeline and her mom, Patti for allowing us to share her story. Hopefully we can help others who may be experiencing similar symptoms. As always, if you have question about food sensitivity testing or another health condition feel free to call the Sports & Spinal Wellness Center for a free consultation at 518-869-3415. Please visit our website for more information at www.sportsandspinalwellness.com. We would be happy to be a part of your health care team.

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Family Court: An Alternative for Domestic Violence Victims In anticipation of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (in October 2013), I wanted to take a moment to highlight the seriousness of domestic violence and resources that are available if you or someone you know are a victim of domestic violence. Domestic violence does not discriminate. There are victims of domestic violence across every age group, race, and gender. It is estimated that 25% of women in the United States has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime. Men are also victims but are less likely to report the violence. It has been estimated that approximately 835,000 men are physically assaulted by an intimate partner each year. The statistics for teenagers that fall victim to domestic violence are also staggering. The Centers for Disease Control has estimated that each year nearly 1.5 million high school students experience domestic violence from a dating partner. Often times when we think about domestic violence we only think about physical abuse. But domestic violence is any pattern of behavior in an intimate relationship that is used by one person to gain or maintain power over the other person. Domestic violence also includes sexual, emotional, verbal, economic or psychological abuse. Sometimes a victim is unable to pursue criminal charges against his abuser in criminal court. When this happens, the victim should know that the family court offers him a remedy. Article 8 of the Family Court Act gives the family court the power to grant an order of protection where the victim alleges that a “family offense” has occurred. A family offense is any of the following conduct: • Disorderly conduct (e.g. obscene/abusive language, fighting, threatening behavior) • Harassment • Sexual misconduct • Forcible touching • Sexual abuse • Stalking • Criminal mischief (e.g. intentionally damaging property of another person) • Menacing (e.g. intentionally placing or attempting to place another person in fear of death or physical injury) • Reckless endangerment (e.g. conduct that creates substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person) • Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation • Strangulation • Assault

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In order for the family court to have jurisdiction, the conduct described above must have occurred between spouses or former spouses, a parent and child, or between “members of the same family or household.” “Members of the same family or household” include people related by blood or marriage, people who have a child in common, and people who are or have been in an intimate relationship (even if the relationship was not sexual in nature). In order to seek an order of protection, the victim needs to file a petition with the family court clerk and allege that a family offense has occurred. While this can be done without an attorney, a domestic violence victim should seek assistance from an attorney (or minimally, a domestic violence advocate) so that he has help in navigating through the court system. Contact one of the following groups for help:

Equinox, Inc. (518-432-7865), Unity House (518-272-2370) or The Legal Project, Inc. (518-435-1770). References: 1 www.safehorizon.org 2 http://www.ncadv.org/files/MaleVictims.pdf 3 http://www.teendvmonth.org/

Leyla A. Kiosse is a partner att Tabak & Kiosse, LLP, a law firm m located in Great Oaks Office Parkk (near Crossgates Mall). Along g with her partner (Margaret Tabak),, Attorney Kiosse counsels clients on n all matters related to matrimoniall and family law. A Guilderland d native, Attorney Kiosse received d her undergraduate degree from m Union College and her law degree from Albany Law School. If you have questions about a matrimonial or family law issue, contact Attorney Kiosse for a consultation by calling 464-4095 or by visiting the firm’s website, www.tklawllp.com.

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Guilderland Performing Arts Center

“JAMMIN’ AT GPAC” Summer 2013 - Our 34th Season!

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Thursday - August 8 - 7:30 P.M. Kathleen Ehlinger Conducting the Guilderland Town Band Wednesday – August 14 – 7:00 P.M. “Family Flicks in the Park” Sponsored by Radio Disney AM 1460 Thursday - August 15- 7:30 P.M. The Standard Clams Best Jazz Band w/Sounds of Sinatra Sponsored by TBD Thursday - August 22 - 7:30 P.M. Hair of the Dog Celtic/Folk Rock! $2 per person Sponsored by First Niagara Events will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, performances may be moved to Guilderland High School. Call 456-3150 for more information or weather updates. Donations Are Gratefully Accepted and Appreciated!

Thank you for your continued support! Summertime is here…sunshine and great times with friends…scrap and junk removal. Okay so Haiku is not our strong point, but we’re working on it - when we aren’t busy working for you! (Editor’s Note: Eddie Haskell helped us with that last line). Summer is perfect for relaxing and taking some much needed vacations, but before you get too comfortable… it is also a good time to clean up around your home or office to make way it safer for grilling, swimming in the pool, sipping a cold beverage of choice or just hanging around catching some rays with friends without having to worry about anything else. A lot of our customers have been calling us up for assistance with cleaning out garages and basements as they start bringing up the coolers and setting up the lawn furniture. All this rain has really helped the grass grow and people are discovering that their old mower just isn’t cutting it anymore (wow, some puns just write themselves). And what is worse than finally bringing some nice steaks out to the deck only to find the mice have turned your grill into another Motel Stinks? Maybe it is also a good time to get rid of that leaning trampoline in the backyard, I mean, the kids have been in college for 2 years now. This way you will be able to see your garden again while you sip your morning coffee, instead of having flashbacks of watching your kids smack their heads together trying to attempt a side twisting reverse double pike with full tuck at the same time. We can help! Scrapster is the Capital Region’s premier NO COST scrap metal and appliance pick up and recycling service. Additionally we are a New York State DEC approved location for business or personal computer, monitor, TV, printer (and cartridges), and all other types of electronics recycling. We also offer LOW COST junk removal, television removal and clean outs. We are convenient, reliable and insured. Everything is properly recycled, disposed of or donated. Scrapster will remove the items from exactly where they are located-you don’t need to do a thing. “Don’t Worry…We Can Take It!”™ Please call us anytime at (518) 505-5055. Please also visit our website at www.scrapster.com for news, tips and information about recycling. 28

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Fire Departments: (Non-emergency) Altamont Fort Hunter Guilderland Guilderland Center McKownville Voorheesville Westmere

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General Information: Albany Better Business Bureau 1-800-828-5000 Albany County Clerk’s Office 487-5100 Albany County Executive’s Office 447-7040 Altamont Fairgrounds 861-6671 Altamont Village Hall 861-8554 Guilderland Animal Control Officer 356-1501 Guilderland Animal Shelter 861-6855 Guilderland Chamber of Commerce 456-6611 Guilderland Highway Department 861-5108 Guilderland IDA 356-1980 Guilderland Interfaith Council 456-5410 or 355-3000 Guilderland 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 456-4446 Guilderland Public Library 456-2400 Guilderland Town Hall 356-1980 Guilderland Transfer Station 861-6776 Guilderland Water & Wastewater Management Dept. 456-6474

Guilderhaven, inc. Adoptions and Upcoming Events www.guilderhaven.org Meet Henry! Henry is a sweet neutered boy ~7-8 years old and has a lot of years left to love. He is all black with short hair. Henry was found wandering the streets in Watervliet trying to go inside with anyone. He is very loving and wants to be around people. He purrs when you snuggle with him. He is good with kids. Henry is up-to-date on all his vaccinations and has been tested for FeLeuk/FIV (negative). He is litter box trained and has not tried to scratch any furniture. He just wants to be loved and cared for. If you have room in your heart and home for Henry please contact Katie at (518) 461-3007.

Save the Date for these Upcoming Events! 1. Saturday, September 14, 2013 - The Village Animal Hospital Clinic Canine Classic 5k Run/Walk: All proceeds will be donated to Guilderhaven to help the animal community. Contact Amber Pitcher from The Village Animal Clinic for more information at (518) 765-0111 or via Facebook at facebook.com/TheVillageAnimalClinic. 2. Thursday, October 3, 2013 - Annual Guilderhaven’s “Gathering of Friends” Fundraiser (new location this year!): Starting 6pm, come join us at Mallozzi’s Banquet and Ballrooms, located at 1930 Curry Road Schenectady, NY. Tickets are $35 and include hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, silent auction, and a chance to win door prizes! Please contact Georgia (439-9264), Su (861-6861) for tickets. Please note that due to unforseen circumstances, Guilderhaven, inc. will not be participating in the Saratoga Winners Rock & Roll Rescue 2 fundraiser on September 7, 2013.

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HEALTHY COMMUNITY SERIES RACE REGISTRATION First Name ________________________________ Last Name ________________________________ Date of Birth ____/____/____ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________________________________ State _________________________ Zip Code ___________________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________________________ Gender

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