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Guilderland, NY- In most years, June acts as a sort of a bridge from spring until summer, but this seems to have been one of those years where we sort of went from winter straight to summer, without the benefit of much springtime. It sometimes happens that way here in Upstate New York! This is the time of year when there are lots of things going on here in Guilderland, and `one item that is significant for many of our local families is planning what childrens’ activities best suit our summer schedules. We still have openings available in many of our summer recreation programs, both the half-day day camp sessions and the extended-day sports and enrichment camps. Many of these programs will be completely full by the end of the school year, so please be sure to check www.guilderlandrec. com for more information and on-line registration, or call the Guilderland Parks and Recreation Office at 4563150 if you have questions about these programs. The 5th annual MudMania event will be held at Tawasentha Park on Sunday, June 21. This will be a family-friendly Fathers’ Day celebration that will focus on fun, and of course on plenty of mud! There will be five waves of runners setting out to brave the course, starting with a Kids’ Run at 10:00 A.M., with a barbecue after the race. You can register on-line, or download a registration form, at www.tawasenthamudmania.com. The start of the season for corporate and charity outings and for golf leagues at Western Turnpike Golf Course has made the course a busy place at certain times, but there are still plenty of tee times available for a friendly round of golf. Please remember that Guilderland residents with a Town I.D. always enjoy discounted greens fees. Call the Pro Shop at 456-0786 to check on course conditions, to ask about special promotions, or to book a tee time. This summer’s concert season at the Guilderland Performing Arts Center at Tawasentha Park will kick off with the annual “Nervosity” concert featuring area high school bands at 6 P.M. on Friday, June 19. The 36th annual Thursday evening concert series resumes on Thursday, June 25, with a performance by 4

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the Guilderland Town Band. The Thursday evening series features performances from a variety of musical genres. All Thursday performances are at 7:30 P.M. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy some music under the stars at beautiful Tawasentha Park. A lot of residents enjoy allowing their dogs to do a little off-leash running, especially in the nicer weather. That’s the reason why the Town created a separate fenced dog park at our Nott Road Park facility. The dog park consists of over an acre of space where your properly licensed dog can roam free and socialize with other animals. An annual tag is available at the Town Clerk’s office for a nominal fee, which allows unlimited access to the facility. Dogs with a current license are eligible for these dog park tags. Please call the Town Clerk’s office at 4561980, extension 1024, for information on dog licensing and dog park tags. Sidewalk installation continues in two areas of Guilderland in June. The sidewalks on Route 146 in Guilderland Center will be completed during June. The project on Western Avenue, which is significantly larger in scope, will continue into the fall. Both of these projects will make Guilderland a much more pedestrian-friendly community, and we are glad to see them progressing. We ask that everyone be understanding and courteous as we experience some temporary lane closures and accompanying inconvenience during the installation process. I hope that the start of the summer season is enjoyable for all of our residents. Please take care as you travel about the Town, and let’s all enjoy this wonderful time of year safely.

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HAPPY FEET FOR THE SUMMER By: Dr. Kim Leis-Keeling Guilderland, NY - Are your feet ready for summer? With the beautiful weather we have had lately I’m sure you have treated your little piggy’s to some fresh warm sunshine or a new pedicure. But are they ready for a long hike, a day pounding the pavement at the fair or outdoor festival? With the change of seasons also comes a change in footwear. This time of year the sandals and flip flops are flying off the shelves. Did you know that wearing the wrong type of footwear during summer activities can lead to a common foot condition call plantar fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is classically described as sharp pain on the bottom of your foot either by your heel or in the middle of your arch. It is especially sharp those first few steps out of bed in the morning. The pain gradually feels a little better as you get moving but then can be tender again after sitting for a period of time. What causes Plantar Fasciitis? Most people think it starts from a bone spur on the bottom of your heel. In reality, it most often begins from calf muscles that are too tight and then it is aggrevated by wearing shoes with little support or a change in exercise routine such as running hills or jumping. It can also be caused by foot mechanics that are described as either too flat or too high of an arch. Left untreated, it can lead to other joint pain in the knees, hips and low back. This is due to altered walking mechanics because the individual is trying to avoid stepping on the painful foot. When we transition from winter shoes where our entire foot is covered and start to wear a pair a flip flops or sandals, there can

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2050 Western Ave, Suite 201, Guilderland, NY 12084 (518) 456-6611 • www.guilderlandchamber.com Guilderland, NY - Health and wellness is a topic that is almost everywhere these days. But how many of us, businesses included, are actually doing something about it? There are pros on both the employee and employer side to things when it comes to keeping the workplace wellness ready. In fact, in workplaces where managers and owners implement programs and encourage their employees to take part, there have been reductions on the number of sick days employees take, up to a 28% reduction in all! And 30% less in workers comp and disability claims. The morale at these places is usually higher and more pleasant and the company and overall productivity has been shown to be on an increase. Workers like feeling appreciated and that they are cared for. It doesn’t always have to involve money either. This past year at the chamber we have heard of so many of our members being stressed to the point of hospitalization. Our society today is now anxiety and depression ridden and this can cause many stress induced illnesses both in the physical and mental capacities. Stress can come in many ways from work, to personal, to finances, deadlines, and other long and short term worries. These stresses tend to spill over into our workplace environment where we may be not performing our best due to pent up anxieties.

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What is CrossFit? It all started in a garage-style gym in Santa Cruz, CA when founder Greg Glassman got fed up with the standard model of fitness. Fast-forward two decades later and CrossFit has become the largest fitness chain in the world with over 10,000 affiliates, or “boxes” as they are commonly referred to. CrossFit has even found a way to burpee right into your living room, if you happen to be scrolling by ESPN and catch a glimpse of The CrossFit Games.

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From the Director… GreeƟngs, fellow ciƟzens of Guilderland My first order of business is to thank you from the bo om of my heart for approving our budget in the elec on of May 19th. The Finance Commi ee of our board, along with myself, Assistant Director Margaret Garre , and Fiscal Oﬃcer Dan Greendale worked many hours over the first four months of the year to cra the budget. We sought to balance the needs of the library and its many thousands of Guilderland users with the reali es that all taxpayers are cau ous in approving spending plans that are, a er all, coming out of their tax bills. We believe we struck that balance well, and will be able to improve customer service and sa sfac on while staying below the two percent tax cap. We also feel that we are s ll holding the line on all spending in order to save money to address the nearly 25-year-old building’s infrastructure needs including the eventual replacement of the roof, upda ng of the ligh ng system, and con nued investment in the aging HVAC system. We have reduced several expense categories, including achieving a drama c fi y percent reduc on in energy costs by purchasing through alterna ve suppliers. I was thrilled that, although the number of voters was almost exactly the same as last year, the number of voters who said “yes” at the ballot box went up by six percent, and correspondingly, the number of “no” voters was down by the same amount. This means that we were be er at fulfilling your needs this year than the year before, and ge ng be er is always our goal! While I am certainly pleased with the fact that 1,696 voters (65.8%) approved our plan, I am somewhat chastened to read that 881 ci zens of Guilderland, (34.2%), voted against our budget.

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Please Excuse Our Dust! As we Make Exciting New Renovations - Inside & OUT! Celebrating Our 34th Anniversary!

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LOBSTER BAKE! SAVE $ Friday, June 19th

$17.95

1 1/2 lb. Lobster • 1/2 dz. Clams Potato • Corn on the Cob • Sausage Route 155 ~ 1/8 mile in off Western Avenue on the Left

FULL BAR AVAILABLE • CLOSED SUNDAYS

Tuesday or Friday

Chicken Parm for 4

Low L Lo ow Prices! Pric Pr ices es!

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with this coupon. Dine-in only. One per table/ party. Not valid on Alcohol-only purchases. Not Valid Holidays. Cannot be combined with other offers or specials. Expires 7/15/15

with pasta,

10% OFF

rolls and salad

$20

Home of the WHALE FRY and JUMBO CLAM ROLL! BEST FISH FRY IN GUILDERLAND!

Voted 5 Years in Row!

On Your Food Purchase of $30 or more. The CAT’S MEOW 456-1895

all orders placed by 2:00 pm

ENJOY FISH FRY FRIDAYS WITH US! Eat-in or Take-out! Call ahead and we will have it ready for you!

Clams • Scallops • Catfish • Tilapia and more...

Great Gre rea att Food!

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Entire Check Lunch or Dinner The CAT’S MEOW 456-1895 with this coupon. One per visit, one per table. One per party. Not Valid Holidays. Cannot be combined with other offers or specials.

Expires 7/15/15

You won’t leave Hungry! • Family Friendly! OurTowneGUILDERLAND.com

June 2015

Thank you to everyone that came out to support us at our “Gathering of Friends” fundraiser. To make a Donation Mail to: Guilderhaven inc. 6655 Route 158 Altamont, NY 12009

www.guilderhaven.org

SAVE THE DATE: Annual BBQ, Bake, Plant & Garden Sale

June 13th 10am-2pm Orsini Park Main St. Altamont FOR ADOPTION

Guilderland Performing Arts Center Summer 2015 - Our 36th Season! Our Thursday Night Summer Series is Free and Open to All with Free Parking! Friday - June 19 – 6-10 P.M. Battle of the High School Bands!

Thursday - July 23 - 7:30 P.M.

Nervosity Concert

Rockin’ Country!

Free event - Open to all Middle & High School Students! Sponsored by Christ’s Church Guilderland

Thursday - June 25 - 7:30 P.M. Kathleen Ehlinger Conducting the

Her owner abandoned her over the winter and a kind neighbor was feeding her and giving her a warm place to sleep at night. Although she was left behind Preena’s personality is 100% gentle and loving. She will run to you when you come in the room and want to jump into your lap for petting and purring. She likes to cuddle and sleep on your lap or bed. She will meet you at the door when you come home. Preena gets along well w/ the other kitties in her foster home. She loves human companionship and family activities. She likes to interact and will look to you for some sweet words of love. Preena has a precious way to let you know when her food bowl is empty or when she thinks it’s empty. Preena is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccines and has tested negative for FIV/Felv. The best home for her will be indoor only. If you would like to know more please call Laurie at 518-461-0251 or brightsky@nycap.rr.com. 24

June 2015

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Thursday – July 30 – 7:30 P.M.

Audiostars Rockin Cover Band! Sponsored by Crossgates Mall

Guilderland Town Band Tuesday – August 4 – 6:00 PM National Night Out Thursday – July 2 – 7:30 P.M.

Albany Pro Musica

Sponsored by Guilderland Police Dept Community Service Unit