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Notes from Supervisor Runion’s Office The change of seasons is certainly upon us as we move into November, and things are busy within your Town government.

The Guilderland Highway Department is busy with its annual leaf collection operation. The large leaf vacuum trucks are circulating in all of the areas of the community where they are able to operate. Pick-up schedules were included in the Town newsletter, which was mailed to all of our residents in September.

If you didn’t mark your calendar with the collection schedule for your neighborhood, you can check for the correct date for your street on the Town website, www.townofguilderland.org, or you may call the Town Highway Department direct at 861-5108. Please be considerate of both the Highway Department work crews and of your neighbors (particularly the children!) by avoiding leaf and brush piles or stacked leaf bags that can obstruct the vision of drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Also, please remember that brush placed by the side of the road for pickup needs to be cut into lengths no longer than 4 feet, and tied securely into bundles that can be picked up by a single worker.

The McKownville Park project at the site of the former McKownville Reservoir is well under way. This project will serve two purposes. The first is to reduce both the frequency and the severity of flooding along Western Avenue in front of Stuyvesant Plaza by increasing the ability of the water body on the site to hold water in a severe storm situation, and to move that water downstream more efficiently. The second is to create a neighborhood-scale pocket park on the site for the enjoyment of both neighborhood residents and shoppers and workers in the Stuyvesant Plaza area alike. The project should be complete before the start of winter. We are extremely grateful to Assemblyman John McEneny, the New York State Department of Transportation, and to Stuyvesant Plaza for their help in providing the financial assistance needed for the completion of this project.

The Guilderland Town budget for 2010 has been submitted to the Town Board, and can be viewed by anyone interested in the details on the Town website. Copies may also be obtained through the Town Clerk’s office. The budget will be voted on by the Town Board at its meeting on November 5. Budget preparation in the difficult economic climate that everyone- individuals and families, businesses, and government at every level- is in at this time is a real challenge. We have taken a conservative approach to estimating 2010 revenues, and have been equally careful about approving spending requests in creating the 2010 budget. I am pleased to report to you that the proposed budget does not reduce Town services in any meaningful way, and that it calls for the current Town tax rate of 26 cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to remain unchanged in 2010.

The Zoning Review Committee appointed by the Town Board in August continues with its work of reviewing the Town Code and discussing various aspects of it with interested people throughout the Town. The group’s efforts involve assessing the current zoning law that Guilderland has on its books and recommending to the Town Board any changes to that law that it may consider to be appropriate. The group is also reviewing the forms and procedures used by the Town in the processing of various permit applications in the Planning and Zoning Departments to determine if changes to forms or procedures should be considered as a way to make the handling of such applications more efficient and user-friendly.

November is the month when Thanksgiving occurs. We all have much to be thankful for in a community like Guilderland, and I would like to extend my personal best wishes and those of the staff of the Town of Guilderland for a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving for all of our Town’s residents and their families.

Kenneth Runion, Town Supervisor

Community Caregivers Volunteers make a real difference.

They’re good neighbors who drive disabled, elderly, and non-driving persons for medical appointments, visits to family in nursing homes, etc. They can either accompany a client who needs assistance or do the shopping for such items as food, prescriptions, or personal items.

They do chores and laundry – minor home repairs, carrying packages, trimming hedges, cleaning flower beds, planting, raking, mowing, organizing closets, unpacking boxes – all at no cost

Caregivers Volunteers offer Respite Services providing a caring presence so individuals and families who care for someone with dementia, a chronic illness or in end-of-life care can enjoy a break from their caregiving responsibilities.

We thank our volunteers and you can too. Join us at our 15th Annual Harvest Happening Gala on Saturday, November 21, at Albany Country Club, honoring SEFCU and Anthony W. Colonno. Dinner, wine tasting, Live and Silent Auctions. Please call for details and reservations – 456-2898

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Message from the Chamber...

Dear ReadersThe leaves are falling, the trick-or-treating is over, and all across Guilderland, signs of the holiday season are starting to appear. I cannot believe how fast the fall has flown! Make sure you check the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for the leaf pick-up schedule, and get those winter coats out. To get in the mood for the holiday season, you are welcome to join us at the Appel Inn for a pre-holiday mixer catered by Elegant Touch on November 12 at 5:30 pm.

If the upcoming holiday season on your mind yet, I am sure the ongoing debate on health care reform is. The initiative can be confusing to understand. Thus, the GCC will have a timely panel discussion on how to lower your health care costs. It will be sponsored by Heritage Village/Burns Management, and held at the Heritage Village Community Room, located off of 155, on November 19 from 11:30 am-1pm.

One of the upcoming events I look forward to every year is the GCC annual holiday party. It is the celebration of a fantastic year that all members of the chamber and community can enjoy! This year, we are keeping the party at the GCC offices. It is sponsored by Key Bank and will be held on December 2. It is themed â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Taste of Guilderland,â&#x20AC;? as it will feature fantastic hour devours, light entrees, and decadent desserts from 6 different restaurants from the Guilderland area. We will also be showcasing gift baskets from area businesses from November 18 until December 2, when they will be raffled off in a Chinese raffle at our holiday party.

The GCC also prides itself on its desire to give back to the community. The holiday season is one of the best times of year to do this. Once again, the GCC will hold its Holiday Angel Program that allows members of the community to â&#x20AC;&#x153;adoptâ&#x20AC;? a family in the Guilderland school district. Last year, we adopted 25 families and brightened their holidays with donations of toys, grocery store, shopping mall and wal-mart gift cards. Trust me, it makes for a happy holiday for everyone.

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by Bob Esposito, Capital Northeast Martial Arts One of the biggest concerns from parents during the back-to-school season is bullying. Some 160,000 kids skip school everyday because they fear of being attacked or ridiculed by bullies. The good news is that these disturbing statistics can be limited with the proper education.

As an person that has worked with hundreds of children on antibullying strategies, I have found that the most important skill a child should have when dealing with bullies is confidence. No matter what you teach a child, it will not be effective without the confidence to put the lessons into action.

Children that fall victim to bullies usually are targets because they lack the confidence to stand up for themselves. Therefore, it is very important that you begin instilling confidence within your child if you want him or her to effectively handle bullying.

Here are a few tips on how you can build confidence within your child: Make sure that you are a good listener when talking with your child. Try not to ignore your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feelings. Children are more confident when they feel like they are being heard. If you, as a parent, take the time to listen to your child then he or she will have more confidence to speak their mind when dealing with bullies.

Pay attention to your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moods.

If your child is grumpy or agitated, then most-likely he or she can act the same way around other children. That can increase the chance of your child falling victim to unnecessary arguments and fights with others. Factors that can affect your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mood include:

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Here are five strategies that you should review with your child: 1.

Assert yourself. Have your child practice standing tall and using a strong voice saying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teasing. Stop it.â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stop making fun of me. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mean.â&#x20AC;?

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Use â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want.â&#x20AC;? Role-play with your child by having him or her address you (the bully) by saying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want you to leave me alone,â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want you to stop teasing me.â&#x20AC;?

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Question it. Have your child practice responding to an insult with a non-defensive question: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why would you say that?â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why would

Keep your child active in extracurricular sports and activities. Your child will make plenty of new friends and learn skills which can build confidence. Make sure the activities are healthy and are focused on character development. Also make sure that the teachers and coaches are experts at working with children and building confidence. If you pick the right activity, then you will notice a change in your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence almost immediately.

Is your child a confident individual?

If so, then the next step is to speak

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Ignore it. Bullies love it when their teasing upsets their victims, so help your child find a way to not let his or her tormentor get to him/ her.

Pretend theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invisible, walk away without looking at them, quickly look at something else and laugh, or look completely uninterested.

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Make Fun of the Teasing.

Teach your child how to reply to bullies by saying something like: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wow, you are so smart because you pick on other kids.â&#x20AC;? Or, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did you think of that all on your own?â&#x20AC;?

Remember, the key to dealing with bullies is all about how confident your child feels. The strategies above only work if your child is confident enough to say them. Role-playing is only half of the lesson. You child must be exposed to enough role-models and equipped with the proper amount of stimulants that increase confidence.

Conclusion Like it or not, almost every child will come face-to-face with a bully.

If you follow the tips in this article, you will equip your child with the skills necessary to deal with bullying. Although bullying cannot be prevented, it can be limited. Children will become more resilient as they overcome obstacles and build more skills. Bullying is one obstacle that your child can overcome.

Bob Esposito is the owner of Capital Northeast Martial Arts. His school is located at 1811 Western Ave. in Guilderland. He currently holds the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and 3rd Degree Black Belt in Hapkido. Mr. Esposito holds an Accounting degree from Siena College and a MBA from Russell Sage College. For information on any of their programs, call 518-452-3065.

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Updo To You

Q. What year did your business start?

A. I started Updo To You in 2005 as a convenience to local and out of town brides and bridal parties.

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

A. I am located at Avanti Hair Studio in Guilderland. Updo To You is a business that is done primarily at the Brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location.

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

A. I started doing upsweeps on hair in 1990 in the salon. Bridal parties would come in together to have their hair done for the big day. I always love to make women beautiful and on a wedding day all the girls are princesses. Sometimes there was some stress on the bridal party when one of the girls was lost and could not find the salon, or one of the girls was not quite on time. The bride would sometimes stress that the veil would get caught in the car when she had to drive home. My idea of a perfect wedding day is NO STRESS for the bride. So this is when Updo To You was born.

All the girls have their final slumber party after the rehearsal dinner and I go to them in the morning. No getting lost, late or wrinkled. It is the most comfortable for the bride and her girls. I take care of all the timing and I am at their service. The girls can have a great time and are comfortably dressed just hanging out with their best friend, the Bride.

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

A. Most of my customers are one time only for their weddings. However, I do get many referrals from the brides and bridal parties. I also go on location to make girls going to proms beautiful as well as special events such as runway beauty shows. Girls that I start doing for proms tend to be the repeat customers. I do their hair for their junior prom, senior prom and then wedding day.

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Q. Are you known for anything special?

A. I am a hair stylist at Avanti Hair Studio. I specialize in hair coloring, precision cutting and putting hair up on location.

Q. What hours are you open?

A. I go to locations as early as 5 a.m. if needed. The timing depends on how big the bridal party is and what time the photographer is arriving. I like to be finished with all the girls one hour before the photographer arrives. This keeps everyone on time. I give each girl one hour of my time.

Q. What do you love most about the business?

A. What I love most about my business is that it gives me the opportunity to make other women happy. They are comfortable, relaxed and beautiful. I love to see a smile on their faces before the big day. I also love my business because it is a fun morning for me. I have a great time with all the girls.

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

A. My biggest challenge is distance. I will travel anywhere to take care of a wedding party or special event. I do charge a travel expense if they are one hour or more away from Albany. I have done weddings in Las Vegas, Long Island, Cape Cod and New York City.

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

A. I would like the community to know that I am here to make a bride as comfortable as possible on her wedding day! Please call me at 495-6054 if you would like more information regarding Updo To You.

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Think of it as the “Antiques Roadshow” of Books You know you have some old books around the house, and you suspect they might be worth something, but you just don’t know. Here’s your chance to find out what they’re worth. Jim Presgraves, a book appraiser with 40 years’ experience, will be giving a short lecture and then appraising books – you MUST pre-register for the appraisal portion of the program -- at the Guilderland Public Library on Tuesday, November 10. The 7 pm lecture is free, and the appraisals will begin about 7:30 pm; Jim will appraise books for a fee of $5.

This is a fund-raising event sponsored by the Guilderland Library Foundation. To register for the appraisals, call 456-2400 x 7.

Jim’s customers include most state libraries and esteemed national collections such as the Smithsonian Institution and the Winterthur Museum. He has been an elected member of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America since 1978.

Medal-winning author Richard Peck's graceful book of prose and sly humor that recaptures the gentle pace and sense of community in Middle America before and during World War II. The program continues with fun examination of the Powers of Persuasion posters of World War II.

This program is made possible by a grant awarded to the Library through the “We the People” Bookshelf, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association.

Do You Have Your 2010 Calendar Yet? Get your “Page-A-Day Book Lover’s Calendar for 2010” at the Library, and not only will you get lost in a year’s worth of good authors, good books, and good reading, but you’ll save money, too! These are being offered at the discounted price of $12. Printed on recycled paper, and with a recycled plastic backer, this is your daily “green” calendar.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Kids Celebrate Veterans Day On the Wings of Heroes

The Guilderland Public Library’s Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 12, at 7:30 pm.

The public is invited to attend.

Young people in grades 4 through 6 are invited to celebrate Veterans Day with a program that starts at 1 pm (on November 11, of course) that discusses On the Wings of Heroes, Newbery

Note: All Library events are free unless otherwise noted. The Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Avenue,

Guilderland. Call 456-2400 x 12 for more information, or visit the Library's website at www.guilpl.org.

Are you a Fan of The New Yorker’s Cartoons?

If you’re a fan of The New Yorker magazine’s cartoons, then you should reserve Friday night, December 4, for an exciting event: Bob Mankoff, Cartoon Editor of The New Yorker, will speak at the Guilderland Public Library as part of the Carol J. Hamblin Notable Author Speakers Series. Mr. Mankoff will discuss the art of New Yorker cartooning, reveal interesting tidbits about the delightfully popular weekly Cartoon Caption Contest, and provide insight into the creation of his recently edited work, The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Book.

Mr. Mankoff’s Author Talk will start at 7:30 pm; this event is free, but you must obtain tickets from the Library. There will be an Author’s Reception/Book Signing at 6:45 pm; tickets for this fund-raising reception are $25 per person, or $40 per couple.

Reception attendees get up-front seating for the Author Talk.Tickets for both events are available starting Monday, October 26.

For more information, or to reserve your tickets, please visit the Library, call 4562400 x 12, or email pio@guilpl.org.

Funds raised at this event sustain many special events at the Library, functions that are not supported by taxpayer dollars.This event is sponsored by the Guilderland Library Foundation.

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Annual Community Caregivers Gala Honors Vincent Colonno and SEFCU “A Harvest Happening,” the 15th Community Caregivers annual gala, will honor Vincent W. Colonno and the SEFCU credit union.

The event will be at the Albany Country Club on Friday, November 21, starting with cocktails at 6:00.

Vincent Colonno, the Albany County Social Services Commissioner, will receive the Community Caregivers Public Service Award.

The SEFCU company will receive the Joseph A. Bosco Community Service Award. Michael J. Castellana, CEO of SEFCU, will accept the award on the company’s behalf During his tenure at the Department for Aging from 2000 to 2007, Colonno designed several new and enhanced programs for the seniors of Albany County with a goal of keeping Albany County’s senior citizens independent and thriving in the community.

Additionally, Colonno fostered a partnership with the Department of Social Services by designing and implementing a coordinated transportation program for non emergency medical appointments, and regular transports for seniors and the disabled. As a result of this endeavor, transportation services has expanded from its traditional urban and suburban areas of service to the rural and hill towns of the county.

Following his appointment as Social Services Commissioner he continued his partnerships established previously with the Aging Department as well as working closely with the County Executive in refining the county’s long term care system with a continued goal of giving people every opportunity to remaining in their homes.

SEFCU for five years has been a major supporter of Community Caregivers, providing financial/charitable support and leadership and expertise by volunteers from every level of their staff. For two years SEFCU has served the Capital Region nonprofit community with a community-wide nonprofit fair, helping people find volunteer opportunities and services to help with their families.

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join, more than $1.8 billion in assets, over 177,000 members and 38 offices in the Capital Region, Binghamton, Syracuse, and Buffalo. In addition to standard deposit and loan products, SEFCU offers 24hour banking by phone and Internet, electronic bill payment and eStatements, investment and insurance services, and a full range of business banking services.

The Gala, to be held at the Albany Country Club, will feature silent and live auctions featuring auctioneer Doug Cater. This year's auction items include fine jewelry, Waterford crystal stemware, original artwork, and a vacation package to Hilton Head, South Carolina. Auction items are donated by individuals and businesses from throughout the Capital district that support the Community Caregivers mission. .

Community Caregivers provides services that enable individuals of all ages residing in the communities they serve to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life within their homes and communities.

Services provided by Community Caregivers include transportation to doctors and other appointments, assistance with shopping, assistance to family caregivers, temporary light housekeeping, yard work, visits to the homebound, and library book home delivery. These are available not only to older residents, but also to people who are chronically ill or disabled, and to others of all ages whose needs are determined on the basis of referrals and interviews.

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Community Caregivers offers Medication Management Workshop â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ins and Outs of Medication Managementâ&#x20AC;? is the subject of a workshop to be offered by Community Caregivers on Friday, November 13th, at 11am.

Participants will learn how to manage their medicines safely and will pick up tips for communicating with doctors and pharmacists.

Presenters will be Beth Allison, MN, RN, FNP, and Beth van Bladel, Director, Capital Region Patient Advocacy & Navigation Project.

The workshop, which is free and open to the public, will be at the offices of Community Caregivers, 2113 Western Avenue Guilderland NY 12084, across from 20 Mall.

Call518-456-2898 for more information

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Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Member Events, Activities & News: Saturday, November 14-Guilderland Public Library-A practice Scholastic Aptitude Test will be held at 1 pm.

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is offering this four-hour practice SAT absolutely free. Students will receive a detailed score report in the mail at no cost or obligation. This is a great way to get used to taking the test, and getting an idea of how well you might do. Please register in advance for this practice session by calling 518.456.2400 x 7.

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November 19Guilderland YMCA Book Sale. 9am-10pm at the Guilderland YMCA on Winding Brook Drive. Donations for this upcoming book sale are currently being accepted anytime during the YMCA’s normal hours of operation. For more information, please call 456-3634, or e-mail jrittner@cdymca.org.

Please, no encyclopedias or magazines.

Friday, December 4- Meet New Yorker Cartoonist Bob Mankoff at the Guilderland Public Library! Mankoff will talk about the art of cartooning, what makes a good caption, and why the funniest captions aren't necessarily the best. Tickets to the 7:30pm speech are free. Tickets to a 6:45pm author’s reception beforehand are available for purchase by contacting the Library. ALL TICKETS MUST BE OBTAINED IN ADVANCE! For more information, please call the library at 456-2400 x 12, or e-mail pio@ guilpl.org.

The chamber is updating the annual Business and Community Directory The directory gets mailed

Roger Lipera Web Design and Consulting continues to celebrate 10 years in business by recognizing another long-term client. Going to Change the World Tour (a unit of Magic Touch Entertainment) is a major magicbased act that has traveled throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

The GTCTWT Web site is at www. goingtochangetheworld.com and details what audience members will experience. Going to Change the World is an anti-drug, anti-alcohol, and proself-esteem program that has positively affected the lives of thousands young people and their parents.

Over the past ten years Roger Lipera Web Design has worked closely with GTCTWT found, Jeff O'Lear, and to create a vibrant and exciting site. We have regularly updated the site so that it continues to match the needs of the client. This Web site is an excellent example of how a Web site should evolve so that it remains fresh and, more importantly, useful.

to 6,000 homes and businesses in the Guilderland Area. Market your business to those who use you most; your community and neighbors! Call Don McCormick (783-9368) and Paula Segal (452-0008) for ad prices and sizes.

Animals Available for Adoption and Upcoming Events

Three 9 week old kittens available for adoption; one male (all black); one female (gray tiger); one (black with white tuft on chest); all from same litter and very sweet; Please contact Pat at (518) 456-2007 if interested. Must be kept as indoor cats.

Muggsy – 2 yr old neutered male Jeb – 2-3 year old Bull Terrier; urgently looking for a neutered male Cocker/Lab home; seems good with dogs; mix; good with dogs, cats sweet and loving; please call and children. Call Georgia Georgia at (518) 439-9264. at (518) 439-9264.

Phineas – 1 yr old male brindle Boxer/ Lab mix good with other dogs and children; sweet and affectionate; Call Georgia at (518) 439-9264.

Visit http://web.mac.com/guilderhaven to see additional animals that are up for adoption or contact us at (518) 439-9264! Also visit the Brennan Humane Society’s website at www.pawsforyou.org.

Upcoming Event: November 13, 2009 – Patricia Becker will be hosting an “Open House, Open Hearts” evening from 4-7:30 pm at Country Studio, located at 2123 Western Avenue.

She will be selling her hand crafted jewelry and donating 20% of her sales to Guilderhaven! Light refreshments. Please contact Sue at (518) 861-6861 for more information.

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We must connect with each individual customer, and earn this business. As a customer I like to be treated well when I have a need or purchase to complete and we strive to create that for our customers. Our free detail at the end of the job or the attention to correctness of the repair are some of the everyday things we do.

Although it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem like it, you do have a choice of your repair facility and the insurer has to respect this by law. Why pick a shop that only cares about volume and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see each individual repair? We operate on fairness and integrity, and treat every repair the same, with care and concern that someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family is in that vehicle and we are responsible for that.

The standards Coles is built on are the ones my father and I set in place as I was up and coming in management in my career. COLES COLLISION OF COLONIE is the last thing we accomplished together before I lost him to cancer. Let us show you customer service at a premium level and allow us to earn your business as we conduct ours with honor.

See our website at www.colescollision.com or contact us at (518) 213-2070 Coles provides you with the highest standard of repair equipment and methods. With the at home family atmosphere; give us a try: 213-2070.

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