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Notes from the Supervisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office As winter winds down here in Guilderland, residents should think ahead to some of the recreational opportunities offered in the Town in the warmer weather. Local recreational offerings are always attractive, and rising gas prices make them even more of a bargain for residents.

Tawasentha Park offers two picnic pavilions that can accommodate groups of various sizes. An availability calendar can be found on the Guilderland website, www. townofguilderland.com. Reservations for pavilion use may be set up by calling the Parks Department office at 456-3150.

Annual memberships for seasonal play at Western Turnpike Golf Course are available for residents and non-residents alike. People who play on a regular basis will realize a considerable cost saving by purchasing an individual, couple, family, or junior membership at Western Turnpike, with extra discounts provided for Town of Guilderland residents. Please call the Pro Shop at 456-0786 or the

Parks Department office at 456-3150 for additional information about membership. The course opening date is typically in early April, but is ultimately determined by seasonal weather conditions.

The Town Board, at its February 2 meeting, approved the dedication of 191 acres of land owned by the Town of Guilderland to the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. The land, which is located in the East Lydius Street area of the town, has been acquired over the years, primarily as open space dedications provided by developers in connection with various projects.

The Town will retain legal ownership of the land under the dedication arrangement, but management will now be handled by the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, which works with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to preserve the rare inland pine barren ecosystem of the Preserve and to protect Guilderlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural resource base. The Preserve Commission has the technical expertise and the staff resources to efficiently manage this land and to enforce existing environmental

protection regulations at no cost to the Town. This dedication will expand the total acreage of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve by approximately six percent to a total of nearly 3,300 acres in the Towns of Guilderland and Colonie, and in the City of Albany.

The pace of things in town is slow at this time of year, but spring really is just around the corner. Next monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notes will include reminders about our summer recreation programs for Guilderlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth, our springtime Household Hazardous Waste Day program, and all the other things we associate with the return to warmer weather.

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

Guilderland YMCA Indoor Triathlon Sunday, March 28th 7am-10am The indoor triathlon is very similar to an outdoor triathlon except all of the events are completed indoors and athletes go as far as they can in a given period of time. We use a pool, stationary bikes and run indoors on the treadmills for this event.

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Signature _________________________________________________Date _____________ Signature _________________________________________________Date _____________ Signature _________________________________________________Date _____________ Parent Signature ___________________________________________Date _____________ (if under 18 years old) Mail payment & registration form to: Indoor Triathlon, Guilderland YMCA, 250 Winding Brook Drive, Guilderland NY 12084. For more information call 456-3634 x 1110.

Packet Pickup Prizes Awarded Packets must be picked up during packet pickup Top 3 male and female overall finishers Friday, March 26, 2010 Top overall male and female in each event category 9:00AM - 7:00PM Guilderland YMCA Report for pre-race instructions at pool start 10 minutes before your heat.

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Message from the Chamber...

Dear Readers-I am sure many of you, like me, have been following the current state and local issues; the State Budget, the school district budget deficit, the possible closing of Thacher Parkâ&#x20AC;Ś and I am even trying to keep up with federal health care reform.

The common theme that all of these issues have is that our economic slowdown has aďŹ&#x20AC;ected every aspect of our lives at this point. I think we as a society and a town can learn some things from these hard mes; much as our parents or grandparents did during the great depression.

At the chamber, I also see businesses struggling to hang on through this recession and we are helping them as much as we can. Over the last few years, we have promoted â&#x20AC;&#x153;stayca oning,â&#x20AC;? ea ng local through restaurant week, shopping local, and have highlighted local blessings like fall apple season and more! Stay tuned, because we are organizing a â&#x20AC;&#x153;contract localâ&#x20AC;? home improvent show right here in Guilderlandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and admission will be free! More on that in the next issue.

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March 16-Tesoro Restaurant hosts The Chamber and Rotary Club of Colonie-Guilderland joint Mixer: Tesoro Restaurant -2080 Western

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These events are open to members and non-members; we hope you will join us. For more informa on visit www.guilderlandchamber.com or call 456-6611.

Lastly, I hope we all donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let this freezing cold winter, tax me and the economy get us too down in the dumps; spring is coming, the economy will get be er, and we should appreciate how fortunate we are.

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WRIST PAIN? IT MIGHT BE A NECK PROBLEM

By Dr. Jennifer L. Noonan, The Spinal Wellness Center Pain in your wrist must mean thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a problem in your wrist right? Not necessarily. Chiropractors take a larger view and often have more effective results with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) by looking not only at the wrist, but the spine as well.

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A chiropractor knows that if your hands have pain and tingling, the first place to look is your neck. That is where the nerve roots which traverse the arm and hand originate.

Cervical adjustments, which are proven safer than commonly used over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, remove the compression at the nerve root and make a full recovery from CTS more likely.

The other critical component of effective treatment is the adjustment to the carpal bones, which become fixated, contributing to irritation within the tunnel. I can tell you from years of personal experience with this common disorder, it is extremely effective. I have even treated cases where the patient has had surgery, which failed, but they went on to recover with the get-to-the-cause approach that I take.

Several years ago I also began using cold laser therapy as part of my treatment protocol for CTS. It works on the principal of bio-stimulation, which facilitates cell repair and regeneration. It works particularly well on nerve-related pain such as CTS. I wish all patients with CTS would try chiropractic first, drugs second, and surgery as an absolute last resort. To get more information or to schedule a complimentary, no obligation consultation, call 869-3415 today.

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EVENTS Tuesday-March 16th. Tesoro Restaurant hosts The Chamber and Rotary Club of Colonie-Guilderland joint Mixer Sponsored by Gateway Energy.

Tesoro Restaurant offers authentic Italian Cuisine. Rotary initiates projects to conquer critical societal issues. So what do Chamber members get when these two forces hold a joint mixer? A Can’t miss networking event. Tesoro is located in the 20 Mall, Guilderland. 5:30pm. $10 Thurs March 18th-Panera Morning Coffee Group.

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Thurs March 18th-Ribbon for Elizabeth Ellen Jewelry.

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Fri. March 26-Chamber Member Benefits Breakfast.

Do you need a refresher on some of the Chamber member benefits you are entitled to? New to the Chamber, want to get more involved? Or, is the economy changing your marketing program and your need to save money? Then come to the chamber member benefits breakfast. Free for all members! You will get a refresher on some of the chamber benefits and ways you can save money. At the GCC Offices, 7:30am-9am.

Monday, March 29th-Ribbon Cutting for Clancy Real Estate. Come join us along with Kevin Clancy for the Grand Opening of his new office! 1977 Western Ave., 10:45am. 456-6611 for more information.

Friday, April 2nd-Hiring Non-Citizen Employees. Join us as Larry Stevens from Steven’s Immigration Law Office gives an insightful and need to know information on this subject. GCC Offices, 7:30am-9am. $5.

Thursday April 8th-Business After Hours Mixer at CM Fox Design Center. Come see this amazing design center, beautifully crafted and now open to the public!

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When Kids Want To Quit

by Bob Esposito Capital Northeast Mar al Arts

Children quit for all different reasons. Some children feel bored while others feel overwhelmed. Some children have unrealis c expecta ons that they are going to be performing the kind of mar al arts, gymnas cs, swimming, or other sport that they see “in the movies” or in the Olympics on the first day that they a end. Other children see “today’s ac vity” simply as another ac vity that they do—easily interchanged with football, basketball or dance lessons– so why s ck with one thing? S ll other children feel invisible to the instructor, picked on, misunderstood or scared when they take class.

The first major reason for qui ng is the instance of a curriculum-based clash. Simply put, when children feel overwhelmed or under-challenged, they will want to quit. A er all, when something is too difficult or too easy, it isn’t fun anymore! The over-challenged child may feel as though he cannot keep up, catch up, or otherwise progress at the pace that the other children in class are progressing. The underchallenged child may feel uninterested, disinterested, or just plain bored. You can determine this if your child would rather play with friends than go to class or fights you on prac cing when they used to find it exci ng to do so.

Whatever it is, there is clearly a clash between the child’s learning level and the curriculum they’re learning at this me. These children will surely start looking for other ways, whether it is in football, hockey, dance or marching band, to fill their me and hold their interest – some mes, they just keep moving from ac vity to ac vity looking for something to hold their interest.

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It’s important that we delve into this issue with our child because it’s easy enough to move our children to a different class, get them extra help, or have them take some extra classes to address this issue.

The second major reason for qui ng is the case of the value-based clash. If you, as a parent, don’t value what the child is learning at their current ac vity, the child will o en sense it and want to quit. For example, if you regard their current ac vity, like mar al arts or gymnas cs, as “just another stop on the way between football and piano,” the child will too. A er all, a child will want to quit something if it has li le or no perceived value to the parent. Children tend to take their cues from their parents— so when Mom and Dad do not care, neither will they. As parents, we need to make sure to check our own a tude when determining why our children might be qui ng. If we can adjust our own behavior and a tude, our children will too.

The third major reason for qui ng is the o en elusive personalbased clash. When children or

parents feel uncomfortable at an ac vity, uncomfortable around a coach or teacher, uncomfortable around another child or another parent who is there at the same me, or undervalued by staff, they will likely want to quit. Perhaps there has been a misunderstanding or a miscommunica on. Boundaries may have been breached or bu ons may have been pushed in some way.

Perhaps the most common personal clash is when the child perceives that the teacher or coach doesn’t “like him” or “care about him”. It’s vital to find out if something happened between your child and another person in the class so that the issue can be addressed and any misunderstandings can be cleared up.

Bob Esposito is the owner of Capital Northeast MarƟal Arts. His school is located at 1811 Western Ave. in Guilderland.

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A Concert, A Book Sale, and Gardening for Spring An Afternoon Recital Mezzo Soprano Elisabeth Shoup and Pianist Michael Clement will offer a delightful Sunday afternoon concert of classics at the Library on Sunday, March 14, at 2 pm. From favorites by Mozart and Brahms, to selections by Berlioz and Bernstein, this program will bring a bit of warmth to a late winter afternoon.

Elisabeth Shoup is a rising mezzosoprano from Schodack, NY. Most recently she made her Carnegie Hall debut with the New York Lyric Opera, singing the role of Margot in Massenet’s Manon. In 2008, Elisabeth made her professional debut as a Studio Artist with Opera New Jersey, performing Margot in The Merry Widow and in the chorus of La Traviata. Since then, she has also performed with Hubbard Hall’s Outreach, Lake George Opera and Opera a la Carte.

Pianist Michael Clement is a frequent performer in chamber music on concert series throughout the Northeast. He received his education from the Eastman School of Music, the Chautauqua Institute, the University of Arizona, and the University of Southern California. As a student in Tucson, he was engaged as the pianist for the Tucson Symphony and the Arizona Opera. After relocating to southern California, his musical activities centered around the world of opera and vocal accompanying, filling positions at the Long Beach Opera, Orange County Opera and as the director of the Opera Workshop at California State University at Long Beach.

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returns to the Library on Wednesday, March 17, at noon, to present another of her very popular programs, The Art of Shade Gardening. She will introduce you to some perennials, flowering shrubs, and annuals that steal the show in less-thansunny areas.

Discussion includes design tips and as well how to care for low-maintenance gardens.

Kerry’s colorful photo PowerPoint presentation is just the prescription for these late winter months.You must register for this program; please call 4562400 x 7.

Better Books at Bargain Prices The Friends of the Guilderland Library are holding their regularly scheduled Better Books Sale on Saturday, March 13, from 10 am to 4 pm. The Friends hold these sales the second Saturday of every month, and they always provide a great read at bargain prices.

Proceeds from these sales support everything from the upcoming Summer Reading Club to the purchase of special furnishings for the Youth Services area.

If you have questions about this sale, or about becoming a member of the Friends, email them at friends@guilpl.org.

All Library programs are free, unless otherwise noted. The Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland. For more information on these programs, or any matter pertaining to the Library, contact the Library’s Public Information Office at 456-2400 extension 12, or email pio@ guilpl.org. To see all the programs that are coming up, visit www.guilpl.org. Become a fan of the Library on Facebook, and follow the Library on twitter: @GuilderlandLib.

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Guilderland Public Library Receives Large Grant to Support Adult Literacy GUILDERLAND, NY, The Guilderland Public Library is one of eleven libraries and library systems statewide which will be ge ng help from the New York State Library to support adult literacy library projects, New York State Librarian Bernard Margolis announced yesterday. The Library will receive a total of $27,889 over two years, one of the largest program grants the Library has ever received.

“New York State’s Adult Literacy Library Services grants help adult students and their families use library resources to con nue their educa on and develop workforce skills,” said Mr. Margolis.

“The Guilderland Public Library and its project partner, Literacy New York Greater Capital Region, are thrilled with this grant,” said Maria Buhl, Adult Services Librarian at the Library. “Given the financial constraints we’re all working under, this funding couldn’t come at a be er me. We’ll be able to develop new methods of adult literacy instruc on to reach even more members of our community who want to learn or improve their English skills. It’s con nued proof of the tremendous value of libraries and their community partners.”

The money will be used for a “Team Up for Literacy” campaign that will ul mately train volunteers to teach language and life skills to adult learners. The Library and Literacy Literacy New York Greater Capital Region are developing a model training program for small-group instruc on in which two or three tutors will work together with classes of six to ten adult basic literacy or English language learners to refine the program.

The Library is holding an orienta on session for prospec ve “Team Up for Literacy” volunteers on Tuesday, March 9, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Addi onal sessions will also take place at the Library. To register for the program, please call Literacy New York Greater Capital Region at 518-452-3382.

For more informa on about the grant program, see h p://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/literacy/ index.html or contact Cassandra Artale, Library Development Specialist, New York State Library / Division of Library Development, 518-474-1479 or cartale@mail.nysed.gov.

For informa on about the Guilderland Public Library, please call 456-2400 x 12, email pio@ guilpl.org, or visit the Library’s website at www.guilpl.org.

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Mango: A whole new flavor in language learning The Guilderland Public Library (along with Voorheesville and Bethlehem Public Libraries) is now offering online access to a great new language-learning tool: Mango Languages! Mango features a fun way to start learning a new language or to brush up on old skills. Best of all, it’s free!

Guilderland Public Library patrons can access the Mango system through the Library’s website at www.guilpl.org, and then entering the number on the back of their library cards, Guilderland patrons have instant access to learning tools for a wealth of languages, including Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, and Russian . 22 languages in all! Mango continues to add languages to their list.

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Languages (ESOL) component feature 14 modules, tailored to the user’s native language. For example, there is English for Vietnamese speakers, and English for Korean speakers.

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To use Mango Languages, go to the Guilderland Public Library website at www.guilpl.org, and use the icon, Or choose the Adult tab and select “Databases and Research”; then choose Languages.

The Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland. For more information on this program, or any matter pertaining to the Library, contact the Library’s Public Information Office at 456-2400 extension 12, or email pio@guilpl.org . To get information on other programs and services at the Library, visit www.guilpl.org, become a fan of the Library on Facebook, and follow the Library on twitter: @GuilderlandLib

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Mark Your Calendars Now for Baby Palooza Baby Palooza, the Guilderland Public Library’s first-ever fair focused exclusively on the needs, wants, and comforts of new and soon-to-be parents, will be held in the Library’s Helderberg Room on Saturday, March 20, from 11 am to 2 pm.

Parents of newborns have many questions about their new roles. The library along with local and community organizations are putting together this event to give workshops, presentations, and demonstrations about services new parents need. It’s a one-stop source for information on everything related to meeting the need of mothers during pregnancy and post-pregnancy, for babies at birth, child care for infants, and much more.

Among the Baby Palooza workshops are: Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga® – Ages: 6-weeks to Nearly Crawling. Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga classes contain dozens of unique yoga postures designed to support baby’s development. No yoga experience required.

Kim’s Signing Solutions Storytime – Learn how sign language can help minimize baby’s crying and temper tantrums, reduce their frustrations (and yours), and help you communicate with your child -- and them with you -- before they can speak.

Baby Massage (newborn to noncrawler)– Find out how to provide loving massage strokes to your baby from the very beginning. This demonstration is designed for babies of all abilities including those with special needs.

Prenatal Yoga –This class will introduce expectant mothers to the many ways in which yoga can enrich the journey through pregnancy. Class will include a sequence of gentle yoga poses and will end with guided relaxation.Yoga experience not necessary.

Protecting Your Family from Household Hazards – The Outreach Health Educator for Community Cradle will provide a presentation on exposure to ecological and environmental hazards that your family should be aware of.

Ask the Lactation Consultant – An IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) will answer your questions about breastfeeding, including where to find breastfeeding help ... How often to feed your baby ... How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk ... How to get enough sleep ... What foods to avoid.

On March 1, visit www.guilpl.org/ youth/babypalooza.php for a complete list of workshops, workshop schedules, and exhibits.

Josalyn Wilder, one of our Youth Services librarians has been awarded an American Libraries Association’s Books for Babies grant, which, with the help of the Friends of the Library, will allow us to distribute 200 Books for Babies kits to new parents at the Baby Palooza. The Guilderland Public Library is one of only 20 libraries nationwide to be awarded this year’s grant from Nordstrom and ALTAFF, the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, a division of the American Library Association.

For information on this free program, please contact the Youth Services Department of the Library at 456-2400, extension 9, the Public Information Office at 456-2400 extension 12, or email pio@ guilpl.org.

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