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s I travel around in Guilderland, I’m happy to see the usual signs that spring is with us at long last. Baseball and softball games are in full swing in our Town parks. Lawn and gardening work, as well as all sorts of home improvement projects, is happening throughout our neighborhoods. The fairways and greens at Western Turnpike are full of golfers. Perhaps best of all, the weather has turned to what most of us would call springtime.

Guilderland’s first 2011 Household Hazardous Waste Day event will be held from 8:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 21 at the Town Highway Department, which is at 6363 French’s Mill Road in Guilderland Center. Residents will be able to drive in at the Highway Garage and have all their materials removed from their vehicle for disposal in an environmentally appropriate manner. A wide range of materials are eligible for disposal, including: automotive fluids; insecticides and pesticides; double-bagged asbestos; fluorescent tubes; insecticides and pesticides; pool and cleaning chemicals; auto and marine batteries; wood stains and preservatives; propane tanks; and all types of paints. We cannot accept certain items at the event, including: explosives (including fireworks); compressed gases; toxic or radioactive substances; and medical waste. In order to participate, residents will need to present a coupon, which can be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office or the Town Transfer Station by presenting a vehicle registration showing your Guilderland residency. More information is available at www.townofguilderland.org. We would like to again acknowledge the grant assistance that the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation provides for this program.

Guilderland’s Western Turnpike Golf Course is open for the season, offering a friendly environment where golfers can enjoy play on our well-maintained course. Guilderland residents can play at a reduced rate if they present a resident identification card, which they can obtain at the Pro Shop at the golf course when they present two forms of identification. Information on course conditions, hours, rates, and seasonal specials can be obtained at www.westernturnpike.com, or by calling the Pro Shop at 456-0786.

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Registration is now open for Guilderland’s popular summer recreation program, which includes both a day camp and a wide range of sports and activity camps. A brochure describing the programs was recently mailed to Town residents.

All the details are also available at www.guilderlandrec.com, where you can sign up online for any of our programs. A number of these programs are fully booked well before the end of the school year, so please be sure to check the offerings and sign up early. You can call the Guilderland Parks and Recreation Office at 456-3150 with any questions you may have about a particular program offering.

The 2011 schedule for the Guilderland Performing Arts Center is now available on the Town website. The season will run from midJune through late August at our lovely facility in Tawasentha Park, and will include a broad range of musical programs, featuring three performances by our own Guilderland Town Band. The Performing Arts Center will also host the annual “Nervosity” concert, featuring local high school bands, as well as the Family Players’ presentation of “Hello Dolly”.

Tawasentha Park will also host“Mud Mania”, a family-friendly obstacle run for children and adults, on Saturday June 18. The event will include multiple races, beginning at noon, and will include music, food, and family activities in addition to the racing. Information and registration forms are available at www.guilderlandrec.com.

I hope that all of our residents are beginning to enjoy all of the activities we have to offer here in Guilderland during the warmer weather. Please drive safely as you enjoy the season.

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Dear Readers: The days of having to bundle up, shovel our cars out of driveways, and travel through treacherous weather seem to be behind us! With this new season and its beautiful weather, we hope to bring you some exciting new events to enjoy as well. Here at the chamber we have been anticipating this change in season, as we are sure you have been, and are excited to enjoy Spring in the town of Guilderland.

Tuesday, May 10th - Business after hours mixer at The Melting Pot! 5:30pm-7:00pm Located in Crossgates mall. Sponsored by Our Towne Guilderland and The UPS Store. Come dip some of this tasty fair from this popular capital region restaurant! Sure to be a popular mixer, sign up now! $10 for members, $20 not yetmembers.

Tuesday, May 17th - Breakfast Mixer at Indian Ladder Farms, 342 Altamont Rd., Altamont.

Beginning at 8:00am, come enjoy some breakfast, a spectacular view, and the apple blossoms that should be blooming by then, all while networking. What a great way to start your Tuesday workday compliments of Key Bank! $5, members, $10 not-yet members.

Thursday, May 19th - Women in Business â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hits the Road!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; continues at Bare Escentuals located at the Upper Level in Crossgates Mall. 8:00am-9:00am, FREE! Join us as we take a look at the store, their products, and receive a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make Underâ&#x20AC;? and goody bag! RSVP by calling the chamber at 456-6611.

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Register for these events at www.guilderlandchamber.com or call the chamber at 456-6611.

Spring in Guilderland brings many fun things to do at our parks and ball fields, farm stores and nurseries, and in our neighborhoods.

Please remember to shop local, hire local, and advertise local if you can!

As always, everyone here at the chamber is thankful for your continued support and we hope to see you at our upcoming events!

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Some schools qualify black belts according to their own standards.

Others conform to national or international guidelines established by some governing body of the particular martial art.

GMA follows the guidelines of the national organization USA Taekwondo which falls under the jurisdiction of the US Olympic Committee and ultimately the World Taekwondo Federation and the Kukkiwon in Korea. That is why the style of Taekwondo we study at GMA is called “Olympic Style” Taekwondo; ultimately any student that studies this style could compete internationally and at the Olympics. Our guidelines for black belt are clear and involve particular kicks, punches, blocks, board breaks, forms(memorized floor exercises), self defense

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Q. What year did the business start?

Capital Hearing Center has been under the same ownership for over 30 years.

Q. Where are you located and were you always in the same locaƟon?

We are located at 1855 Western Avenue, one mile west of Crossgates Mall. We also have offices in Schenectady and Amsterdam. We opened the Western Avenue office in 2005.

Prior to that we operated out of our Schenectady office at 30 Jay Street, across from the Post Office in downtown Schenectady.

Q. How and why did you get into the business?

Roland Bourgeois, the father of Hearing Instrument Specialist Robert Bourgeois opened a hearing aid office in Albany, many years ago and when Robert, his son, completed his commitment to the US Navy, he joined the business.

Q. Are you doing anything new?

Q. Do you have many regular customers? Is there anything specific that they are always coming in for?

Q. What hours are you open?

We have wonderful customers. We love them all. We see them every four months, just to check to make sure that the hearing aids that they are wearing are in good working order. That, of course, gives us a chance to visit and to chat. Many of our clients are like family to us.

We offer a full line of the newest and best technology in hearing aids in the market place today. We only carry what we consider to be the best products out there.

A. We are in our Albany office everyday, 9-4 and a er hour and Saturday appointments by special arrangement.

Q. Do you sponsor any local teams, if so which ones?

A. No one has ever asked us to sponsor a team! We might be interested in doing that!

Q. What do you love most about the business?

A. The people….hands down….the people are the best thing about this business. Through the years we have made many new friends and we have met some of the nicest people in the world.

Q. What do you think is your biggest challenge with the business?

Q. Are you known for anything special?

We dis nguish our selves in the marketplace by offering a 100% money back guarantee. Most hospitals and hearing aid businesses will keep a dispensing fee if you return a hearing aid a er purchase and that can be upwards of $400. We don’t do that. We also offer a 3 year warranty on all products and, on average, the lowest pricing in the area. We also provide 4 month checkups on the hearing aids at no addi onal charge and we provide free ba eries for life.

A. The biggest challenge in this business is that no one wants to wear a hearing aid! We do our level best to make sure that they are fit properly, and that means making the instruments as inconspicuous as possible. But, for all of us, a hearing aid is not something we look forward to wearing. We totally understand that and we work very hard to help our clients to become comfortable with the decision to choose to enrich their lives with be er hearing through the use of hearing aids.

Q. What do you want the community to know about you?

A. We want the community to know that we know what we are doing. We have been fi ng hearing aids for a long me. We also want them to know that if they are not happy, we are not happy and we go that extra mile to make sure that they are happy.

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BACK SMART GARDENING

By Dr. Jennifer L. Noonan, Spinal Wellness Center, Western Ave, Guilderland

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nce again, I submitted this month’s article at the ninth hour, mostly because I couldn’t drag myself away from my garden. After what many would agree was the worst winter in decades, even weeding was gloriously satisfying. So at the end of a day of bending, pulling, pushing and lifting, how does one come away with minimal back and body aches?

1. Don’t jump right into it. Remember, this is an activity your body hasn’t done for 7 loooong months. Take it slow and warm up a little. Perform a few upper body and low back stretches to prepare for the work ahead. It only takes a few minutes and will be well worth it.

2. Take frequent breaks. Trust me, the work will be there when you get back.

Work in 20- 30 minute increments. Go in the house and stretch or even apply an ice pack. Then do another 20-30 minutes.

3. Change positions frequently. Use a knee pad to kneel or sit on. Don’t bend over at the waist! Changing positions frequently will prevent one muscle group from getting over worked. So alternate kneeling, sitting and going on all fours. This way, different muscles and joints share the load with minimal strain to your back.

4. Avoid the bend/twist and twist/throw combos. These movements are very typical when throwing mulch and moving heavy urns or bags of dirt and fertilizer. These are also the movements most likely to cause injury.

Most importantly, if you have pain call The Spinal Wellness Center as quickly as possible. An injury that sits around because you “thought it would get better” is much more difficult to treat. We can comfortably and naturally get you feeling better and back to your yard. If you are in the area, stop in for some pre-gardening spinal stretches! Compliments of The Spinal Wellness Center.

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Your Gown Again

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If your favorite dress is hanging in the closet because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out of date. Toshiko Marsh can make it Your Gown Again -the name of her recently established business at 1229 Central Ave. in Colonie.

Marsh, who learned to sew in her native Japan more than 20 years ago, takes alterations to a new level when she transfonns vintage womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing inlo elegant, updated gowns for weddings, ballroom dancing or other gala occasions. She also will create a one-of-a-kind gown from fabric provided by a customer.

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A competitive ballroom dancer who excels at the waltz and the rumba, Marsh was inspired by her own experience to revive the antique dresses as contemporary chic. She also recalls being fascinated by fashion in her teenage years. when she learned to pay close anention to the trends.

Clearly, her niche as a specialty seamstress has gone unfilled in this area; Your Gown Againâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s word-of-mouth clientele is already filling up nearly 50 hours of her week. Marsh is embracing the challenge, and looking for women who appreciate her innovative flair with old fabrics. She loves best to work with Dupioni silk and chiffon.

Marsh is new in her own business but not unknown; she has been serving the Capital Region for a decade, formerly associated with high-end special-occasion dress stores. especially modifying bridal gowns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I pick up cues from the customer, and can see what is working for her.â&#x20AC;? Marsh says of her success. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I consider myself an artist.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (She also sketches portraits.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is meant to be,â&#x20AC;? Marsh says of her new-old space and the old-new dresses on her dressmakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forms. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I never wanted to work in a box and I always wanted to visualize someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ideas of what their clothing can look like and make it happen.â&#x20AC;?

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Guilderland Event Slated for May 21st On May 21, 2011, GHS will host its second annual Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Relay is an overnight event at the GHS football field but you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to stay all night to experience its magic. The opening ceremony is a celebration of survivorship as our Guilderland neighbors who have battled cancer take to the track for a victory lap, cheered on by family and friends.

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I am at 2592 Western Ave. on the corner of Carmen Rd. & Rt. 20. I am in the rear of the large white building next to Joe’s Service Sta on. I have recently moved here but was located next to Hewi ’s Garden Center for 15 years. I also spent 3 years in Voorheesville and have also had my business at Albany Plas c Surgeons.

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I had always wanted to be a dermatologist. The me and money required to invest in the profession, was not possible for me. I thought the next best thing was esthe cs. I am glad I chose this field because it is extremely rewarding in regards to being able to relax and unwind clients while also giving them beau ful skin.

Q. Do you have many regular customers? Is there anything specific that they are always coming in for?

I have a very loyal following. Many of whom have been coming to me for over 20 years. I have approximately 150 regular clients and many who come occasionally throughout the year. I am known for giving a relaxing, therapeu c facial in a very soothing, nurturing environment.

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GOT FORECLOSURES? Guilderland, NY -Joe was frustrated. He had spent the last several years building his credit and saving to buy a home. He wanted to buy a home but was reluctant to commit to one Realtor. He often searched national real estate sites looking for the perfect home.

When he found a home he liked, he would call the listing agent directly, not realizing the listing agent had a duty to the seller, not him. He was frustrated because often he would call to find the home he wanted had already sold. Once he called and found out the home he liked had sold almost a year earlier. It suddenly dawned on him that the free sites he was using had many listings that were already sold and outdated. Joe was so frustrated he even considered throwing in the towel on his dream to buy a home.

Then things took a dramatic change. A close friend told him he just â&#x20AC;&#x153;scoredâ&#x20AC;? a foreclosure that he was able to purchase below market value. His friend told him he found the home on www.albanyhomefinder.com a free site that let him search all homes listed with all Realtors. The friend told Joe the site links directly to the local Realtorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Multiple Listing Service and let him search for homes just like a Realtor! The amazing thing is the site allowed Joe to search for foreclosures and emailed him automatically so he was the first to know when a new home hit the market. Joe was elated. He logged on to www.albanyhomefinder.com and registered to receive a free list of foreclosures. Within an hour, Joe even received a phone call from a customer service representative with www. albanyhomefinder.com that helped him fine tune his search and refine his parameters. Joe received daily email updates of new homes and within a month had found the home of his dreams.

Joe called his friend to thank him for giving him the website information. In the course of their conversation Joe mentioned to his friend that his mom was considering selling her home in Guilderland. His friend suggested she try www.Guilderlandmarkettrends. com to find out exactly what was going on with real estate values in her neighborhood before she called a Realtor. Joe thanked his friend and decided to check out www.Guilderlandmarkettrends.com himself before he told his mom. He was amazed. The site allowed him to enter his momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s address and then gave him information on all of the recent listings and sales in the neighborhood including days on market and photos. This helped Joe get a good idea of what his momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home was worth without speaking with a Realtor. Before he knew it, Joe found himself calling his friend to thank him again for the valuable info.

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Animals Available for Adoption

Menewa is a large white and black ticked male. He will be four years old in June. He is a beautiful boy, a little quiet and reserved; probably not a good fit for a family with small animals. He is good with other dogs and rides well in the car. Menewa was featured on Pet Connection!

Please call Pat at (518) 768-2579, or visit him at the next adoption clinic for Greyhounds as Companions, held at the Delmar Pet Supply every third Saturday of the month from 11am-2pm.

Paris - ~1 yr old spayed beautiful female; very mellow; loves can food. Please call Meg at (518) 378-1169.

Junior – 2 yr old neutered male Bullie; up-to-date on all vaccinations. Very sweet and intelligent. Junior loves attention, car rides and belly rubs. He aims to please.

Junior is also good with dogs. Call Jim at (518) 355-0048.

SAVE THE DATE! June 11, 2011 – Guilderhaven, inc. annual Bake & Book Sale; homemade baked goods, lots of books, plants, and BBQ. Held at the Altamont Orsini Park.

Call Sue at 861-6861, or Georgia at 439-9264 for more information, or if you would like to volunteer to help us set up.

June 18, 2011 – PET-A-PALOOZA Pet Adoption Day at Curtis Lumber (11 Grove Street in Delmar, NY) from 10am-3pm. Many rescue groups will be there with adoptable pets. Guilderhaven, inc. will have a table there. Come by and say hello!

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Our Towne â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Guilderlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hometown Community Resource Guide will not knowingly accept or publish advertising which is fraudulent or misleading in nature. The publisher reserves the sole right to edit or reject any and all advertising for any reason. Our Towne assumes no financial responsibility of typographical errors in advertisements; but if at fault, will reprint the portion of the ad in which the error appears. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher.

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Email Address for N otification:

You will be notified by Email of your starting time.

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $_______

A portion of all racers’ registration fees will be donated to Improvements at the Tawasentha Park Childrens’ Playground

______ 1:15pm or 2:15pm______

Choose a Wave for the Kids’ Run:

_______ CHILD (AGES 6 & UNDER) - FREE!

_______ CHILD (AGES 7-14) ($5)

Tawasentha Mini-Mud Mania 1K!

____ 1:30 PM ____ 3:00 PM

____ 1:00 PM ____ 2:30 PM

____ 12:30 PM ____ 2:00 PM

____ 12:00Noon Elite Mud Mania Challenge(Prizes for the top 3

men & women)

Please indicate which time you would like to run your race. All races will take place every 30 minutes. Indicate 1st, 2nd, 3rd choice.

T-SHIRT SIZE: S

TEAM NAME: _______________________

_____ INDIVIDUAL ($2O)

City: ___________State: ___ Zip: __________

Address: ____________________________

Phone: ___________Email: _______________

Female: ___ Male: ___ Birth Date & Year: ___________

Name: _____________________________

Tawasentha Mud Mania 5K!

• Race waiver must be signed for entry to be accepted.

• The race director reserves the right to accept or deny any entry.

DATE: ______________________________________________________

SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________ (Parent signature required if under 18 years of age.)

I know that running an obstacle course/mud run race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter to run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by the decision of the race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run.

I assume all risks associated with participating in this event, including but not limited to, falls, tripping, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, trail hazards associated with trail running, including water & mud hazards, traffic & conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration for acceptance of my entry, I for myself and for anyone entitled to act on my behalf, agree to indemnify the Town of Guilderland, Guilderland Parks & Recreation Department, ARE Event Productions, all sponsors, volunteers, race management, from any and all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event. I will abide by all guidelines set by race management, including but not limited to, that baby joggers, headphones and animals are not permitted during my participation in this event. I agree that my entry fee is not refundable or transferable for any reason.

I also grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of the event for any legitimate purpose.

Please Read Carefully Before Signing

TAWASENTHA MUD MANIA!

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!

ON-LINE REGISTRATION: On-line registration will end June 15, 2011.

MAIL IN REGISTRATION: No mail-in registrations will be accepted after June 1, 2011.

Please visit our website at www.guilderlandrec.com or www.townofguilderland.org or email us at moored@townofguilderland.org

Note: You must have both payment & a signed waiver in order to participate!

MAIL: Please make check payable to Guilderland Rec Dept. and mail to: Tawasentha Mud Mania, 181 Route 146, Altamont, NY 12009

ONLINE: Go to www.guilderlandrec.com or www.Active.com

REGISTRATION

Obstacle Course & Fun Run! Saturday, June 18, 2011 12:00 Noon - 4:00 pm Tawasentha Park Route 146 Guilderland, NY

Awesome Kids & Adult

Wanna Get Down & Dirty with Us?!

Tawasentha Mud Mania!

ARE YOU READY TO GET DOWN & DIRTY? On Saturday, June 18th, we invite you to join us at the TAWASENTHA MUD MANIA FUN RUN. The races will take place at Tawasentha Park, 188 Route 146, Guilderland, NY. The course is designed to challenge you to a series of obstacles as you run around Tawasentha Park & the Winter Rec Area. The adult race is a 5k course and the kids race is a 1k course (kids stay in the main park). You’ll have fun running, walking, climbing, crawling through lots of obstacles, fording the Normanskill, and much, much more!

All participants must complete the entire course and go through all obstacles to be eligible for awards and timing.

Course marshalls will be on hand to guide you along the course.

BE PREPARED TO GET WET & MUDDY! Wear old clothes & shoes, bring a change of clothes and a towel (fire hoses will be on hand to soak you down!).

TAWASENTHA MUD MANIA MINI FUN RUN! Kids 7-14 can also enjoy the fun and excitement of getting wet and muddy! The kids will run a 1k course in the main park that will end with a slip ‘n slide adventure into the TAWASENTHA MUD PIT! MUDVILLE TOT PLAYGROUND! Little ones can play in the mud at the children’s playground or just have fun on the playground equipment!

PACKET PICK-UP LOCATIONS & DATES! You can pick up your packet at the Parks & Recreation Office, located across from Tawasentha Park at 181 Route 146 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on Friday, June 17th. Otherwise, you can pick up your packet on race day at the large pavilion at Tawasentha Park AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE YOUR RACE.

COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED! Prizes will be awarded for the best team costumes (minimum 4 people)! We’ll even supply the face paint - and MUD! Put a team together with your favorite muddy buddies and have an awesome time!

TAWASENTHA MUD MANIA PHOTOS! After the race, you can go to www.townofguilderland.org to view your photos!

SPONSORS NEEDED! If you or your business is interested in being a sponsor, there are many sponsorship opportunities available.

Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 456-3150 or email Dennis Moore, Director of Parks & Recreation at moored@townofguilderland.org to learn how your company can be a part of the Tawasentha Mud Mania!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers are needed to help out with parking, packet pickup, course marshalling, etc. All volunteers will get a free T-shirt and are invited to stay for the after party and live band.

Thanks to our Sponsors!

A portion of all racers’ registration fees will be donated to improvements at the Tawasentha Park Children’s Playground

TAWASENTHA MUD MANIA is sponsored by the Town of Guilderland Parks & Recreation Department

WE’RE LOOKING FOR KIDS, ADULTS & ALL FUN-LOVING ADVENTURERS OF ALL ABILITIES LOOKING FOR A WILD TIME!

MUD MANIA PARTY! All participants are invited to celebrate the day with beach volleyball, Mudville Tot Playground, kids’ activities including pony rides, hay wagon rides, free swimming (weather permitting), music, food & refreshments. There will be a live DJ and performances by the live band, October Circle. Remember to bring a change of clothes so you can participate in the post-race fun!

DIRECTIONS & PARKING! From Western Avenue (Route 20) turn left onto Route 146 (by the Stewarts) and proceed a quarter mile down Route 146. The entrance to Tawasentha Park will be on your left. Volunteers will direct you to parking.

WE ENCOURAGE ALL PARTICIPANTS TO PLEASE BRING A FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES!

GO TO TAWASENTHA MUD MANIA!

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