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Guilderland Public Library Annual Report

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Superintendent McGuire to Retire

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Taking steps toward a cure

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Opposition to Thacher Park Closing Rises

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Notes from the Supervisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Spring is an exciting time of year for all of us, as the weather warms and we start thinking of outdoor activities, both those involving the upkeep of homes and those that are purely recreational. Both varieties are pleasanter as winter fades to a distant memory.

As residents work to tidy up their properties after the winter, it is worthwhile remembering that crews from the Guilderland Town Highway Department regularly circulate through the community to pick up bagged leaves and other types of yard waste, as well as branches that may have fallen from your trees over the winter. Please remember that leaves and other types of yard waste must be bagged for pickup, and you are requested to avoid overfilling bags.

Branches should be cut into lengths no longer than four feet and tied firmly with twine into bundles that can readily be picked up and loaded on the truck by a single Highway Department employee.

Your cooperation will help keep these work crews moving efficiently around the Town, allowing all of our residents to be well-prepared for the warmer months ahead.

The first hint of better weather brings walkers, joggers, and runners out in force in Guilderlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks. Our Towne is including a map in this issue of the five-mile trail network in Tawasentha Park. These trails have been improved in recent years through the work of our Parks Department, with volunteer assistance from several of our local

Scouting organizations and members of the Guilderland Pathways Committee.

The addition of the pedestrian bridge across the Normanskill allows safe passage between the main portion of Tawasentha Park and the Winter Recreation Area. A wide variety of local residents make use of the bridge, from senior citizens out for a stroll on a sunny afternoon to runners from the Guilderland track team and amateur running clubs getting in a brisk workout. Addition of the bridge has, in combination with the trail improvements, increased utilization significantly.

Guilderlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Western Turnpike Golf Course will be open for the 2010 season at some point in early to mid-April. The exact date is, of course, something beyond human control. The course came through the winter season nicely, and everyone is looking forward to an early start to a pleasant season for the golfing public.

Season memberships are still available for those who golf regularly. Please call the Pro Shop at 456-0786 for information on the course opening date, as well as on memberships, leagues, lessons, or any other questions related to Western Turnpike.

Brochures for our popular summer recreation programs have been mailed.

Registration for these programs, which include a half-day summer camp and numerous sports and activity camps, begins on April 1. Registrations can be handled by mail, on-line, or in the Parks Department office on Route 146 near the Tawasentha Park entrance. Please call

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the Parks Office at 456-3150 if you have any questions. Many of these programs fill up quickly, so please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay in completing the registration process.

Guilderland will once again be participating with other Albany County communities in an Electronics Collection Day to be held on Saturday, April 24 from 7 A.M. until 1 P.M. in the parking lot of Taft Furniture, located at 1960 Central Avenue in Colonie. Residents can recycle items such as computer equipment, non-console televisions, telephones, audio equipment, and room air conditioners. There is no charge to participate, but you must present a coupon on arrival that you can obtain from the Town Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office during regular business hours by presenting your vehicle registration as proof of residence. Guilderland will hold its Spring Household Hazardous Waste Day on May 22. I will provide the details on that in my report next month.

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GYSA P.O. Box 250, Guilderland, NY 12084

Spring Soccer - REGISTER NOW! GYSA provides children living in or attending school in the Town of Guilderland and the surrounding area with an opportunity to play soccer. This league is recreational in nature and open to all children in grades K through 12 regardless of skill levels.

Children are placed on teams and play against other teams based on their grade in school.

Games are held on Sundays - beginning on APRIL 25th and ending on JUNE 13th. Grades 3 - 8 Tournament, Sunday June 13th. Practices are held once per week.

Games and practices are 1 hour in duration.

Games are played at DiCaprio Park.

This is a volunteer run league – please help in one or more capacities.

Registration deadline – APRIL 1st. LATE REGISTRATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED. *SAVE $10.00!* The late fee will be waived if you put “GYSA” in the memo section on your check or in the comment section of the online form!

MAIL IN REGISTRATION OR REGISTER ONLINE at www.guilderlandsoccer.com

In order to manage a greatly expanding league, registrations are due APRIL 1st.

Registration forms post-marked after APRIL 1, 2010 will be placed on a waiting list. All registrants will be placed on a team!

Team placement is based on the number of volunteer coaches. PLEASE VOLUNTEER! Refunds issued for cancellation requests received by APRIL 1, 2010.

Team placement is final. There will be NO SWITCHING OF PLAYERS BETWEEN TEAMS. Practice times and locations are determined by the Volunteer Coach.

GYSA PLAYER REGISTRATION FORM SPRING 2010 Player Name** ____________________________ Date of Birth: _____________ Grade: ____ School: ___________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________ Mother/Guardian: __________________________ Phone(IF DIFFERENT): ____________________ Father/Guardian: __________________________ Phone(IF DIFFERENT): ____________________ Email Address: ________________________________________ ** A copy of Birth Certificate must be attached if child was not previously registered.

Each parent is expected to contribute to the all-volunteer league.

COACH _____ ASSISTANT COACH _____ EQUIPMENT PREP _____ (April 10/11 TIME TBA)

Please check as many, Team and League Activities, as you can.

Coach’s Email: __________________________________________ TEAM PARENT: ______ FIELD PREP ______ (April 17/18 TIME TBA)

If a parent is unable to contribute time to any of the above, a monetary contribution would be appreciated.

Frequently Asked Questions are answered on the Web site www.guilderlandsoccer.com. Team placement and game schedule will be posted on the Web site.

BUDDY: You may request to play on the same team as one friend or sibling if that person is in the same division. In order to be “buddied”, both forms must contain the corresponding buddy’s name. (Indicate the “Buddy” name here _____________________________________).

LEAGUE REGISTRATION FEES GYSA offers reduced cost registrations for any family with financial need. Just speak with any Board member. The program maintains used cleats, shirts and shin guards for anyone who would like them.

Registration Fee (Family registration max. $75.00) Registration Fee after 4/1/10 including late fee (max $110.00) GYSA Shirt (if a new one is needed)

$35.00 $ _________ $45.00 w/late fee $__________ $18.00 Shirt $__________

Shirts may be picked up at the field during the first two weeks of the season. All sizes are available.

Your donation would be greatly appreciated for equipment or the DiCaprio Park fund.

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Make checks payable to: Guilderland Youth Soccer Assn., P.O. Box 250, Guilderland, New York 12084 Medical Condition Indicate player’s special medical condition(s) __________________________________________________________ This is mandatory. If no such condition, write: ”NONE” I understand that soccer is a contact sport and that although efforts will be made to provide safe and orderly practice and game conditions, there will always remain a chance of serious injury. Recognizing that such risks exist, I give my permission for my child to participate in this activity. I also agree to release Guilderland Youth Soccer Association Inc., its Players, Coaches, Officials, Guilderland School District and the Town of Guilderland of all liability that may arise.

Child’s Name:_____________________________________

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________Date_________

Questions or Additional Info. Contact: Dan (518) 356-4504 * Jaime (518) 869-2411 * Jen (518) 209-5330 * Deb (518) 869-3186 * Mick (518) 869-3126

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Message from the Chamber...

Dear ReadersMarch was a very busy month for us at the chamber; we had a record-setting number of businesses join the chamber as March kicked off our Spring membership special. Our membership ambassadors team is getting ready to hit the pavement and visit member and non-member businesses in April to promote what a local chamber can do for businesses. Our mantra for this special is “Directory of local businesses, health insurance for businesses, and huge discount programs!” If you know anyone who you think may benefit from chamber membership, tell them to stop by our office at 2050 Western Ave (Star Plaza).

We have also scheduled some fabulous events for the next few months, including a networking event at CM Fox’s “Design on 20” home design center with everything -including the kitchen sink -on display. This event is Thursday April 8 at 5:30 pm and we welcome anyone who wants to come mingle with local business owners. $10 admission includes light refreshments.

Other Chamber Events: April 13- Cooking Class Luncheon!

12-12:30pm at BFS Mediterranean Restaurant. “Here’s to your health!” cooking demonstration by Shaw Rabadi! Get a sneak peak of how Shaw teaches his students to cook delicious food the heart healthy way! Hurry, because this session is only open to the first 20 people! Cost is $15 per person.

April 24 - Home Improvement Expo: 10am-4pm at Crossgates Mall lower level. Sponsored by M&T Bank, this show is free to the public, and features 25 local home improvement

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May 5- The GCC Women in Business Group presents the Annual Social and Silent Auction benefiting the Guilderland Public Library! This year we celebrate Cinco Di Mayo at Colonie Country Club, 5:30pm.

Early Bird registration is $30. The cost is $35 at the door, so register early.

Auction items include vacation getaways, one of a kind jewelery and art, tickets to events and shows…anything and everything!

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April promises to be a great month; the weather is warmer, the day is longer, and we see our neighbors again!! Get out and enjoy the sunshine, and make sure whatever you are doing, you shop local!

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Collection events are limited to households, businesses cannot participate.

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Superintendent McGuire to Retire

By Michael Marcantonio After serving as Superintendent for less than three years, Mr. McGuire shocked the school board and the Guilderland community when he announced that he would be retiring on July 1, 2010, earlier this school year.

Current board member, Colleen O’Connell said that she was very surprised to hear of his retirement and did not have any advanced warning of it.

Vice president of the board, Catherine Barber said that she was disappointed [to hear of his retirement] and that it’s hard to lose an experienced person.

“It’s difficult to start over with a new person (superintendent). Even if they’re very experienced, they don’t know the Guilderland system,” Barber stated. She said that it’ll be a busy spring as the board will not only have to find a new superintendent, but also have to deal with the budget for the district. Likewise, O’Connell had the same concern.

“I regret that he’s leaving and that we have to go out for a search; it’s very time consuming,” O’Connell stated. “We have a budget crisis and it would be nice to be able to not have to multi-task, but it is what it is.”

Before McGuire was even thinking about retiring, he began working for the Guilderland School District in the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year.

Board member at the time, Peter Golden, believed that “choosing a superintendent

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that we have to go out for a search; it’s very time consuming,” O’Connell stated. “We have a budget crisis and it would be nice to be able to not have to multi-task, but it is what it is.

” was not a matter of simply evaluating a resume”, which McGuire had, “but a matter of finding the best match for the district”. He took into account that McGuire did have a long resume, but felt that there were better matches for Guilderland, even if they had to hire an interim superintendent and continue their search.

For Golden, McGuire was not the perfect match, and he said that that was

the plan the board agreed upon at the beginning of the search: if they could not find a perfect match then they would find an interim superintendent.

At the time of his appointment there were three board members that did not vote in favor of him and were fond of another candidate, those board members being current board member Barbara Fraterrigo, the late Hy Dubowsky and Peter Golden. McGuire was hired with a split vote of 6-3 and began working for the district on November 12, 2007.

While there were some objections for McGuire’s appointment, O’Connell felt that McGuire was a perfect fit for Guilderland. “My initial impression of him was that this was a professional,” she stated. When asked why some board members did not favor McGuire she said that they were in favor of another candidate (Dr. Angela Guptill), who was younger, which she thought added some appeal to them. “I thought she was a wonderful candidate, but I thought she was too young.”

Similarly, Barber, who voted for McGuire’s appointment back in 2007, felt that he was experienced as he had had a long career in education and previous superintendent work.

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When McGuire was first hired, the board did intend for him to stay anywhere from five to seven years, according to Golden, like Dr. Gregory Aidala did, who was superintendent from 20002007. The board actually put incentives in McGuire’s contract when he was hired to make him to stay for a longer period of time.

One of those incentives was his health insurance plan. In his contract, if McGuire retires anywhere between July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012, the board only pays fifty percent of his premium [for health care], while he pays the other fifty percent. If he retires anytime after July 1, 2012, the board pays seventyeight percent and he pays the remaining twenty-two percent. He’s actually saving the district money by retiring earlier than expected.

In the search for a new superintendent, the school board has put out many ads for McGuire’s position in order to put the offer out there for people to see.

According to O’Connell, the board would like the new superintendent to stay for at least five to seven years, if possible, and to live reasonably close to Guilderland, if not already living in the district.

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The Seven POWerful Downers that Hold People Back from Goal-seĆŤng Success: (5) Maybe: This word is just plain wishy-washy. It means nothing.

Neither gutsy enough to say yes or direct enough to say no, â&#x20AC;&#x153;maybeâ&#x20AC;? provides li le hope for progress when there has been no defini ve commitment.

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(1) No: Such a small word but like an ant, powerful for its size. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arguably one of the most powerful words in the English dic onary.

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In a dark room, a mother sits; an intense feeling of isolation overcomes her. Her world entered a state of “gloom and doom”. This woman received what many, herself included, see as a death sentence for her child. This death sentence is Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disorder that is diagnosed in 70% patients before the age of two.

This is a problem which Guilderland High School Spanish teacher Michelle Lumley is trying to fix.

Lumley an organizer of Great Stridesa walk to raise money to help find a cure- believes that no patient or family member should feel isolating despair after diagnosis. “We need to try to end the isolation felt after the news is given, people must be submerged in support,” said Lumley. The atmosphere of the event is a mix of education and family fun with an overall goal of fundraising for the cure. After awareness of Cystic Fibrosis is made, people can successfully help, like Lumley.

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Lumley recruits the help of her students to volunteer running stations at the event such as water stops. She feels that this is a “winwin” situation because when students help the cause is helped and students are given a chance to make a difference in something larger than themselves. “ Students need to feel like they’re apart of things, and it shows the generosity that young people posses, I feel great pride in my students for that.”, said Lumley. A favorite example of this was when ninth graders from Lumley’s class created a team for the walk called “Señora Salvajes” which translated means “Señora little rascals” due to their intense help towards the cause.

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Opposition to Thacher Park Closing Rises By: Haejin Hwang With the economic recession of the U.S., it has become clear that states’ spending has been cut. And with this cut, states are no longer supplied with enough money to back education, health care, and public services. Unfortunately, the State of New York has also been dramatically impacted by the economic crisis.

New York currently faces an $8.2 billion budget deficit. And one of the ways to close this unprecedented deficit is to spend less money on worthy services and programs. As Governor David A. Paterson stated on February 19, 2010, “In an environment when we have to cut funding to schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and social services, no area of State spending, including parks and historic sites, could be exempt from reductions.”

On the same day, the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) Commissioner Carol Ash stated, “The 2010-2011 Executive Budget included reductions to every area of State spending.

As such, the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation has today put forward proposed closures and service reductions to meet its agency savings target.

These actions were not recommended lightly, but they are necessary to address our State’s extraordinary fiscal difficulties.”

The OPRHP’s plan includes the closure of 41 parks and 14 historic sites as well as service reductions at 23 parks and 1 historic site in hopes of saving $6.3 million. Yes, that means one of our most precious state parks, John Boyd Thacher State Park, more commonly known as Thacher Park, is also on the list of closures.

A beautiful safeguard of nature, Thacher Park holds one of the greatest fossil-bearing formations in the world, according to the OPRHP website. Located on the Helderberg escarpment, Thacher Park consists of six miles of limestone cliff-face, tranquil forests, and a gorgeous view of the Hudson-Mohawk Valleys, Adirondack and Green Mountains. It is replete with nature trails as well as the famous and historic Indian Ladder Trail, where hikers can see interesting geologic features such as caves, waterfalls, old farms, and foundations. The very place where most of us have had unforgettable memories, Thacher Park is also a popular 24

destination for family picnics, relaxation, and local events. In other areas, the park is an educational location used to display reallife fossil formations for avid Earth Science students.

Thacher Park’s historical background is also an important part of New York’s history. As stated in the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference website, as late as the 1570s, the trail now known as the Indian Ladder Trail was used by the Mohawk Iroquois Indians to reach a trading post run by Henry Hudson. Two centuries later, in 1777, at Tory Cave, Jacob Salsbury found refuge from settlers during the famous Burgoyne invasion.

Despite Thacher Park’s rich history, natural landscapes, and public services, it is officially stated to close. “It is a sad day when we are even thinking of closing such beautiful pieces of nature, especially Thacher Park,” said English Teacher Mitch Hahn. Many residents question the meaning of “closing.”

According to Dan Keefe from OPRHP, closing means removing services for the public that require state spending such as bathroom maintenance, trail maintenance, snow plowing, etc. The park will still be patrolled, but public and trail access will not be determined until after the closing of the park. In addition, Thacher Park is stated to save $255,000 per year when it is closed.

Several students, teachers, and families have protested against the closing of the Thacher Park in the form of facebook fan pages, twitter pages, web pages, and a petition (“Stop the Closing of John Boyd Thacher State Park” petition). “While it’s clear that all state budgets need to be whittled down, Thacher Park is essential to the community and it is detrimental to lose such an important park. If it is taken away, more conflicts will occur,” Tom Baxter, a senior at Guilderland High School (GHS) said. In agreement, U.S. History Teacher Alonna Rudolph stated, “It is horrible in a time when people need relaxation and leisure, that state parks are being cut like this. Thacher Park is a free park and one of the nicer areas the Capital District has to offer. Similarly, it’s upsetting how other historical sites, all valuable to the region, are being cut.”

“The closing is still in the State Budget process. For the past two years,

there has been a 40% budget cut on parks and historic sites. A plan of action had to be called out so the official closing list of state parks and historic sites was issued. The list is still in the process of budget approval by the Legislature,” Keefe stated. On Thacher Park’s impending situation, Noah Rubin, a junior at GHS expresses, “I’m not sure that you can get the same vistas of the Albany area anywhere else. But as much as I appreciate its beauty, I’d much rather see budget cuts there than in education or human services.”

For opposition groups to the closing of Thacher Park, there may be a possibility to maintain it through a volunteer effort. Keefe comments, “the OPRHP is willing to talk to a volunteer group. Because the park is a state asset, both groups—OPRHP and a volunteer organization—will have to establish a stewardship or formal agreement called a ‘Management Agreement’ regarding the future of the park. The organization will have to be backed up by finance resources allowing it to come to an agreement with OPRHP.” And for the workers of the state parks on the closing list, Keefe adds, “there are 3,000 permanent workers in the parks that are stated to be closed. They will be reassigned. Also, OPRHP will hire fewer seasonal workers.”

Thacher Park is officially stated to close, however, currently, the park as well as others on the closing list, are being reviewed by the Legislature. Until then, we’ll have to hope for the best and continue to pursue efforts to protect such a revered state park.

My name is Haejin Hwang. I’m a junior at Guilderland High School and I currently write for the school newspaper, The Journal. I would like to major in the political science field and perhaps write for other publications in the future. I enjoy playing the violin and piano, drawing and painting, and golfing with my father.

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Celebrate National Library Week To celebrate National Library Week (April 11 to 17), the Guilderland Public Library, in cooperation with the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce, is offering an opportunity to drive more business to your store. It will encourage patrons to shop at your store and get a discount (the amount of which is entirely up to you, but we suggest 5%) simply by showing you their Guilderland Library Card.

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• Displaying posters throughout the Library showing all participating stores’ names • Giving your store an 8 1/2 x 11 promotional sign to display in your front window: During National Library Week (April 11 through 17), show us your Guilderland Library Card, and get a discount!

If you would like to participate in this program, please let me know by Friday, April 2, so the Library can prepare all promotional material.

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At Your Library 2009

Annual Report of the GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY www.guilpl.org

Guilderland’s Gathering Place This Annual Report features patrons’ For the Guilderland Public Library, 2009 was a year comments about the Library. of ever-increasing usage, celebrations of our regional history, and looking to the future. Circulation, the amount of materials being loaned was up 4.5% over the previous year, far above our population growth. The celebration’s theme was “Explore New York’s Roots & Rhythms;” it focused on the Quadricentennial of Henry Hudson’s voyage up his eponymous river as well as Samuel de Champlain’s exploration of northern New York.

This year-long celebration was a rousing success. Programs, concerts, special events, and an appearance by “Henry” himself delighted adults and children alike, and offered an opportunity to understand the central role our area played in settling the continent.

As the year opened, financial markets were still in a state of uncertainty, so the Library Board and Administration took a conservative approach to programming and operations.

Also, the Board voted to suspend activities related to the possible expansion of the Library. In that same vein, the Board commissioned a representative market survey to evaluate the attitudes of town residents towards the Library. A summary of that survey is included in this report. But these are just a A young patron meets “Henry Hudson” during a Quadricentennial celebration. fraction of the activities at GPL. Here are some other major accomplishments of 2009:

New Services TumbleBooks: Last spring the Youth Services department introduced this new online service that helps children learn to read. This online collection of animated, talking picture books is teaching kids the joys of reading in a format they love.

Facebook and twitter: The popularity of these two services exploded during 2009.

For some time the communication channels of younger generations, they suddenly became mainstream. In mid-year, the Library complemented its Internet presence with both a twitter service (@GuilderlandLib) and a Facebook site to I check out books and picture enable town residents of every age and technological savvy to stay abreast of Library programs and services. Both channels quickly books and audio books, too. gained a following.

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Email: The Library also established “Library eNews Alerts” in the fall. This opt-in service enables patron to get advance notification of the types of programs (adults, family, children’s, tetc.) they’re interested in. (If you have not signed up yet, visit www.guilpl.org to do so.)

I use the computers, read magazines, take out audio books, look at some at the educational things. I use the broad scope of the Library.

Community and Cultural Activities Disney Family Fridays: This proved to be immensely popular. Starting in July, we turned the Helderberg Room into a family-friendly movie theater; every Friday through the end of August we sshowed a series of movies ranging from Pinocchio to 101 Dalmatians.

IIt was such a success that we did aanother series from September I borrow books and videos. I have two tto November ... and we’re doing children that go there all the time. iit again in summer 2010!

R Remembering 1969: It had been 40 years since the “Age of Aquarius” and the events that significantly influenced American life.

A We ran four programs, including a book discussion and a concert by W tthe Capital Pride Singers, to celebrate this cultural shift.

Library Director Barbara Nichols Randall welcomes young moviegoers – who were invited to sit down front – to a Disney Family Friday feature.

Summer Sizzlers: Answering the question, “What’s your favorite summer read?” we invited patrons to submit reviews of their top choices, and then posted them on our website. Local businesses donated prizes for randomly selected reviewers. This, too, was such a success; we’ll have a similar program in 2010.

Family Fun Day: First held in 2008, this activity was reprised in 2009 and was even more popular the second time around. On a very warm, sunny August Saturday, we had activities that kept kids entertained and adults I look over everything they advertise and display. amused. It’s now a regular annual event.

And attend some of the different music programs.

Learning Issues

Literacy Training: The Library, in cooperation with Literacy New York: Greater Capital Region, began recruiting volunteers to become tutors in English for Speakers of Other Languages or Basic Literacy. While training did not start until spring 2010, the early jump into the recruiting effort yielded a sizable group of dedicated volunteers.

A young patron enjoying a SnoCone during Family Fun Day.

Health and Wellness Fit for Life: The Library continued its grant-funded fitness program targeted to every age, babies to seniors. These programs ranged from Wii-Fitness for Adults to Great Ways to Increase Your Exercise Output. These programs were run with help from the Capital District YMCA, the MetLife foundation, and the Upper Hudson Library System.

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Consumer Health Information: From Friends and Family CPR, and Memory and Aging, to Mammography Van visits, nearly a dozen health-related programs were held to give the community access to current health information.

Supportive Services Homebound Services: The Library continued its delivery of books and other materials to homebound and older adult patrons. This program brings the Library to patrons who cannot otherwise take advantage of its programs. In 2009, we were able to increase our outreach by 46%.

Business Activities and Assistance

I took a defensive driving course through AARP.

Small Business Workshops: From all the small operational details that help a business succeed, to locating sources of funding, there’s a lot that new or soon-tobe small business owners need to know, and that’s why we again hosted the Small Business Workshop series. They were held in cooperation with the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Institute.

Special Events Carol J. Hamblin Notable Author Speakers Series: Bob Mankoff, Cartoon Editor of The New Yorker magazine, delighted a December evening audience with his “A Brief History of Humor” author talk, a fascinating look at what makes a good New Yorker cartoon. This event was held, as were previous well-attended Notable Author events for Joyce Carol Oates, Jeff Shaara, Ela Stein Weissberger, and Will Moses, in the Main Reading Room. This necessitated closing the Library early to transform the Reading Room into an auditorium.

Fundraising Efforts

Bob Mankoff, Cartoon Editor for The New Yorker

magazine, speaks at the Library in December 2009 Better Book Sales: The Friends of the Library hit upon a recipe for success: Better Books Sales, held on the Second Saturday of every month. as part of the Carol J. Hamblin Notable Author Speakers series.

Each of these sales has brought in hundreds of dollars that go to support programs and furnishings not funded by taxpayer dollars. The Friends continue to sell used books in the Library’s Book Nook; between these two efforts, the Friends have made major contributions to the Library.

Shredding on Saturdays: Once every three months, the Guilderland Library Foundation holds a “Shreddy Day” when patrons can bring old personal papers to the Library to be sliced and diced. Proceeds from this effort has enabled the Foundation to support the Notable Author series.

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I use the computer, get tax forms, and check out books.

Policy Changes As part of the 2009-2010 budgeting process, the Board of Trustees established an annual $25 fee for non-library district resident patrons. More than 300 such patrons took advantage of this program to assure full-service (continued)

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use of the Library. This policy was undertaken because town residents who live within the Library District (the same borders as the Guilderland Central School District) were underwriting non-district patrons who pay no taxes to support the Library.

Listening to You Community Survey: In the fall, the Board used a portion of budgeted planning money to hire Fact Finders, a consumer research firm in Guilderland, to conduct a community wide-survey and follow-up focus groups to gauge community feeling about the Library’s services and to gain insight into residents’ feelings about a possible expansion.

The results were enlightening. In 2003 we had conducted a similar survey, and the increase in community satisfaction with the library was marked. This survey revealed that 91% of persons surveyed felt the Library is doing an excellent or good job in serving the community. As to the question of a possible expansion, respondents favored the idea by a 2-to-1 margin. To read the full survey, visit www. guilpl.org/about/survey.

HOW THE GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY IS FUNDEDto The Guilderland Public Library is chartered by the Regents of the State of New York as a school district public library. This means that 91% of our funding is provided by the property owners of the Guilderland Central School District.

We receive NO funding from: • The Town of Guilderland • Albany County • The Federal government • Local sales taxes New York State grants each chartered library between $.28 – $.35 per citizen (based on the 1990 census); this amounts to $8,500 – or 0.27% – of our budget this fiscal year. We raise the remaining 9% of our annual budget through fees, grants, donations, and other sources of fundraising.

Many people did not know how the Library was funded, so staff created this small flyer to explain.

I attend events and use the computers.

About this Annual Report This report is prepared for the Guilderland community. If you’d like to view the official Statistical Annual Report we file with the State of New York, visit www.guilpl.org/about/statistics.

“I came here to do some research, so I’m educating myself. I couldn’t find what I was looking for; I had to ask for help. [The Librarian] was wonderful. She showed me how to do the search, and then found the information for me.

Then she even printed it out for me.”

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Hiking Trails at Tawasentha Park WELCOME to the hiking trails at Tawasentha Park. It is our hope that this information about the Park and the trails will enhance your visit to Guilderland’s flagship park.

A Brief History Tawasentha Park, a 192.5 acre jewel in the geographic center of the Town of Guilderland, was created with the acquisition of two large tracts of land. The first tract of 95 acres, the main park section, was purchased in 1969 and is located east of the Normans Kill and south of Route 146. Prior to the Town’s purchase, the property had already been enjoyed by many Guilderland residents for swimming, picnicking and other outdoor activities. The second tract of 97.5 acres, the Winter Recreation/Community Gardens section, was purchased in 1989 and is located west of the Normans Kill and on the north and south sides of Route 146. It had been operated as a dairy farm for many years.

The Hiking Trails The hiking trails at the park include three distinct areas: the main park, the winter recreation (WRA) and the community gardens. The trails begin at the parking lot in each of the three areas. Hiking in a clockwise direction is recommended.

Main Park Trails Park near the swimming pool.

A short connector trail (yellow markers) leads to a loop trail (red markers) which then follows the perimeter of the original Tawasentha Park. It features a long stretch along the bank of the Normans Kill, some pleasant hiking through woods and an excellent view of the Heldeberg Escarpment to the west beyond the Vale of Tawasentha. Much of the trail follows the Tawasentha Cross-Country course and is the location of the annual Guilderland Invitational Cross-Country meet 32

and the Schoolcraft Trail Run. A footbridge across the Normans Kill links the Mail Park Trails with the Winter Recreation Trails.

Winter Recreation Trails (WRA) Park at the WRA parking lot. This area consists of three separate loops and a short link trail, all accessible from the parking lot.

The lower loop (blue markers) begins on the east side of the parking lot, crosses open meadows and hugs the west bank of the Normans Kill.

It is primarily flat except for the down-slope at the beginning and up-slope at the end. Look for the occasional canoe on the Normans Kill and for birds and animal life in the adjoining meadows.

The middle loop (red markers) begins at the west side of the parking lot. This loop combines open meadows and woodland terrain.

The upper loop (green markers) is accessible from the middle loop. The entire trail is adjacent to an open meadow. The final leg is along the edge of the picturesque ravine. A small waterfall near the upstream end of the ravine is visible after a rainfall. The upper loop rises above the Normans Kill valley and offers a vista of the Battle of Normankill area on the north side of Route 146. This Battle in August, 1777, a skirmish between Continental militia and Tories, sought to disrupt supply lines to the Continental troops. It was fought five weeks prior to the Battle of Saratoga and was the only Revolutionary War battle that occurred in Albany County. Beyond the battlefield site and on a clear day, the foothills of the Adirondacks can be seen on the horizon.

The link (yellow markers) connects the lower and middle loop trails.

The hike is through woodlands and a deep ravine is visible to the side of the trail.

Community Gardens Trails This trail consist of two loops: one loop (blue markers) circles the community gardens and second loop (yellow markers) circles an old orchard field of the former Houck dairy farm. The Guilderland Rock Adventure Barn at this location also houses the climbing wall.

Picnic tables and a pavilion are also available behind the barn for the use of Town residents.

Wildlife Preserve The meadows along the trails receive limited mowing by the Town of Guilderland Parks Department. As a result, they provide favorable habitat for many species of birds, including the eastern meadowlark, bobolink, the upland sandpiper, wild turkey, and a variety of sparrows. These species build their nests, raise young and forage in hayfields, meadows and pastures during the summer.

In addition to the birds, the longer grasses provide cover and food for other animals such as deer, fox, woodchuck, coyotes, etc. Smaller animals living in the meadows also attract a variety of raptors.

Binoculars are useful in viewing these wonders of nature. Hunting is PROHIBITED.

Important Notes If you choose to bring your “best friend”, you are reminded that all dogs MUST BE KEPT ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PARK AND HIKING THE TRAILS. Town regulations also require the removal of dog excrement from the trails and from other park locations.

All deer habitats including Tawasentha Park contain deer ticks that can transmit Lyme disease. Take all necessary precautions including staying on the trail. A number of benches and picnic tables are located on the trails for picnicking, relaxing, and enjoying the scenery. Please refrain from picking the flowers so that others may enjoy their beauty.

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PROHIBITED ƒ Hunting ƒ Motorized Vehicles ƒ Horses

TRAIL GUIDE ƒ Leash ALL Pets ƒ Beware of Ticks ƒ Stay on Trails ƒ Leave flowers for others to enjoy

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