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notes from the SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE

5209 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 356-1980 • www.townofguilderland.org

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t has been three years this month since this “Supervisor’s Notes” column first appeared in Our Town Guilderland. Our intention was then, and still is, to provide readers with some basic information on current happenings in the Town of Guilderland in an informal manner. I feel that we have been successful in attaining this goal, but we are always open to suggestions on how we could improve this feature. If you have comments or suggestions, please share them either with me at Town Hall (356-1980, ext. 1040), or with Lowell Knapp, the Publisher of Our Towne, who I would like to thank once again for allowing this publication to be utilized as a communication vehicle for the community.

During June, the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce held a very successful celebration of its 40th Anniversary, and as part of that celebration, I was privileged to present the annual Town Beautification Awards to several local businesses that have demonstrated their commitment to the community through their financial and creative investment in the creation of or improvements to their physical facilities. Awards were presented this year to Mio Vino on Main Street in Altamont, to The Carhartt Store in Crossgates Mall, and to Hamilton Square (formerly 20 Mall) on Western Avenue. These businesses help to make Guilderland a more appealing community, and I would like to use this opportunity to recognize and celebrate that commitment, particularly since it was made in an economic climate that has not yet fully recovered from the recent recession.

Please take advantage of the summer weather to explore and make use of the recreational opportunities offered to Guilderland families by our wonderful array of Town parks. The warm weather and adequate rainfall have combined to keep our facilities green and fresh-looking, with the help of our Parks and Recreation Department staff.

Guilderland’s facilities range from neighborhood parks such as Abele, Fort Hunter, and Volunteer Firemen’s Parks to facilities that emphasize sports, such as DiCaprio, Keenholts, and Nott Road Parks, to Tawasentha Park, our largest and most expansive facility, featuring over 5 miles of hiking trails, the Town Pool, Guilderland Performing Arts Center, and the colorful Ruth Lawlor Memorial Garden, as well as picnicking, playgrounds, tennis and basketball. More information on our

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facilities and their use can be found on the Town website, www. townofguilderland.org, or by calling the Parks and Recreation Office at 456-3150.

At this time of year, I also like to remind residents that Guilderland sits square in the middle of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, a natural area encompassing over 3,000 acres, with over 18 miles of trails for hikers and mountain bikers, and an array of educational programs held in or near the Pine Bush Discovery Center on New Karner Road.

Please visit their website, www.albanypinebush. org, for complete information on Discovery hours and programs available throughout the Preserve.

Warm weather and adequate rainfall combine to create golf course conditions that players can enjoy, and that is definitely the case at Guilderland’s Western Turnpike Golf Course. Residents should be sure to obtain their special discounted rate for greens fees by presenting their resident I.D. cards.

If you are a resident, but do not have an I.D, card, you can obtain one at the Pro Shop by providing two forms of identification showing that you are a Guilderland resident. Please call the Pro Shop at 456-0786 for information on course conditions or to book a tee time for your group.

Warm summer Thursday evenings are a wonderful time for you and your family to visit the Guilderland Performing Arts Center for an evening of free music under the stars. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the variety of musical programs that have been offered to Guilderland residents each summer for the past 33 years.

Visit the GPAC page at the Town website, www. townofguilderland.org for more information on the performance schedule.

I hope that everyone is enjoying the summer season, and is taking advantage of all the seasonal programs offered by your Town.

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message from the

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The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce was proud to kickoff its summer community project, â&#x20AC;&#x153;3 Chairs for Guilderlandâ&#x20AC;?. The Adirondack chairs, designed by local artists, debuted at the Altamont Arts in the Park on June 2nd. Since then, they have toured the town, making appearances at the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th Annual Dinner, Crossgates Mall, and Tawasentha Park among other locations. We would like to thank all of those who have participated in this event, from area businesses and our talented artists to enthusiastic town members who have enjoyed the chairs. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had the chance to check out the 70 beautiful, wacky, and artistic creations, you have all summer. The chairs will be available to the public through October 6th, the date of our annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Souped Up on Guilderlandâ&#x20AC;? event. The day culminates in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;chairitableâ&#x20AC;? auction to benefit Guilderland students through the Guilderland PTAs and Friends of Guilderland Athletics to help with programs that have been cut.

As a part of the Guilderland Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration of its 40th Anniversary, we hosted an extra special annual Awards Dinner, recognizing business owners and businesses that have gone above and beyond, making Guilderland an even better place to live and work. Comedian Steve Van Zant left the crowd roaring with laughter- it was surely a night the audience will never forget.

We are very excited to welcome new businesses to the area. We hosted two ribbon cuttings recently, one for Apropos Prom and Bridal and another for Mio Vino in Altamont. I encourage you to support these new members of our town in addition to our other wonderful local businesses and organizations. Enjoy the rest of the summer months!

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Come to the Guilderland Public Library’s Annual

Family Fun Day! Saturday, July 28: 1 to 4

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Thank You for Voting Thank you to all those who voted in the Library’s June 26 Building Referendum. Now that the votes are in, the Staff, Board of Trustees, and Library Foundation can move ahead with shaping the library for the future.

You can check the Library’s website – at www.guilpl.org – starting Wednesday morning, June 27, to get the election results.

Bus Trip to Bean Town!

Boston is always a blast, but never more than in the summer when the marketplaces are thriving with wares from all over. You can “leave the driving to us,” and spend a day in “America’s Walking City” by going on our Saturday, August 18 bus trip.

We will leave from the Library parking lot at 7 am, get dropped off in the Quincy Market area, and be picked up near the market at 7 pm.

Cost is $50 per person. Proceeds help underwrite Library programs not funded by taxpayer dollars. This event is cosponsored by the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce and the Library.

Reservation deadline is Monday, July 16. Reserve your seats online at the Chamber website, www.guilderlandchamber. com For more information, call Erika Gauthier at 518 456-6611, or e-mail egauthier@guilderlandchamber.com

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Happy Independence Day! And since summer is here, so are summer hours. Through July and August, the Library will be closed on Sundays. The Library’s summer hours are: Monday through Friday, 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday: Closed.

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This summer, we have an all-fun line-up beginning with a furry trio of chipmunks who get “chip-wrecked” in the course of the Friday, July 6 feature.

This movie is rated “G”, and, like the entire series, begin at 7 pm. Free popcorn? Of course. Air conditioning, too.

We cannot give you the titles of the movies in this news release, but we can give you the dates and a fair idea of what’s showing:

July 13: Goosepimply [TV Y7] July 20: The Adventures of Tin2 [PG] July 27: Where the Wild Things Will One Day be Able to Say They Were [PG] August 3: The Madcap Uppets [PG] August 10: Xarol Eht [PG About the Library:

For more information on these programs, please call the Library at 456-2400, or email info@guilpl.org. The Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland.

Visit the Library’s website at www.guilpl. org. Check out the “unofficial” Library stuff at facebook.com/Guilderland.Library, follow the Library on Twitter (@GuilderlandLib), and get music information and downloads on the Library’s Freegal page. It all starts at guilpl.org.

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ocal real estate expert and broker Kevin Clancy of Clancy Real Estate was recently voted the number one real estate broker in a Times Union Reader Poll. It is the first time in 15 years of running the “Best of “competition that the Times Union has included Real Estate agents and brokers in the poll. “I am honored to be voted number one out of the thousands of great real estate agents out here. I just want to say thank you to the Times Union Readers and residents of Guilderland that voted for us. Client satisfaction has always been a primary focus of our business and fortunately it looks like our clients appreciate us as much as we appreciate them”, Clancy indicated in a press release.

June was a busy month for Clancy. The book he contributed to, The New Rise in Real Estate was released and quickly rose to number one the Amazon real estate best seller list. You can buy the book on Amazon or in your local book store for $19.95. However, if you are thinking of selling your home Clancy is offering a free copy during the month of July. All you need to do is stop in or call him in the office. According to Clancy, “I was fortunate to be able to participate in a book on buying and selling real estate with some incredibly talented real estate experts. If you are thinking of selling your home I am confident that this book can save you thousands of dollars with the insight it provides into the home selling process. If selling your home for top dollar, in the shortest amount of time, and at the least amount of inconvenience to you is of interest, give me a call in the office and I will give you a free copy of my book.”

According to Clancy the local real estate market continues to show signs of improvement and strength.

Home affordability is the best it has been in years and buyers are taking advantage of 30 year fixed rate mortgages in the 3.5% range. Multiple offers are starting to be seen again for the first time in years and marketing times are decreasing in the primary market areas. Clancy points to a home he recently sold for $25,000 more than asking price in under a week due to multiple offers as an example of the market strength. For questions on your specific neighborhood or situation call Kevin in the office (518) 861-7016 for a free no obligation consultation.

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As many of you already may know- I am leaving The Spinal Wellness Center. There have been all sorts of rumors swirling about as to why my husband and I have sold our practices, so let me explain first hand. Chiropractic is an extremely physical profession when done in its traditional form. Anyone who has been to a chiropractor knows that. I love the hands-on approach and difficult physical techniques I’ve utilized in my practice, however, that comes with consequences. After 20 years (25 for David) there is wear and tear, particularly to the small joints of the wrist, hand and shoulder that begins to be irreversible. That, unfortunately, is the primary reason we have found it is time to move on. We want to make sure we have a future full of activity and vitality and health and we know if we continued along the path we were going, that most likely would not be the case –at least where our joints are concerned.

Fortunately, thanks to our amazing patients and the Guilderland community, business is better than it has ever been and we were able to find a wonderful chiropractor to buy the business and call The Spinal Wellness Center her new home. It’s hard to find the words to say how sad I am to leave this job and this community I love so much, but I am grateful to be leaving it in the hands of Dr. Kim Keeling, who I feel is a perfect match to continue the personalized, patient-centered care The Spinal Wellness Center has become known for.

Dr. Keeling is an experienced chiropractor with extensive knowledge about sports injuries and nutrition. She is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and holds a Diplomate in Clinical Nutrition. She moved to the Capital Region 16 months ago from Minnesota, where she had a practice for 8 years. During her years of practice, she worked extensively with running clubs as a coach and giving seminars. Dr. Keeling acted as team chiropractic physician for high school rugby, baseball, soccer and football teams. She volunteered as chiropractic physician and EMT for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day for the Cure and the Minnesota Special Olympics. She provided sports medicine care for the St. Paul Pioneers SemiPro Football Team, National Junior Olympics Taekwondo Championships and Minneapolis Rugby.

So thank you all for your continued support over the years. I trust you will give Dr. Keeling that same support.

Enjoy a very healthy and happy summer, and as one of my favorite people says, “Goodbye for now.”

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SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH GUILDERLAND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION GUILDERLAND, NY—At a special meeting held June 21, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education ratified a three-year contract with the Guilderland Teachers’ Association (GTA), concluding a bargaining process that began in December 2010.

Members of the GTA voted on June 20 to ratify the agreement, which covers the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014, by a margin of nearly three-to-one. The contract calls for salary schedule improvements of 2.4% in 2011-12, 1.5% in 2012-13, and 1.4% in 2013-14. Salaries for teachers during the 2011-12 school year will range from $45,200 for first year staff to $74,131 for those with at least 23 years of experience.

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In general, a trust is created when one person (the grantor) transfers to another person (the trustee) a property interest to be held for the benefit of himself or others (the beneficiaries). If the trust is created during the grantor’s lifetime, it is known as a living trust. When the grantor retains the right to dissolve the trust arrangement, it is known as a revocable living trust.

A typical revocable living trust arrangement involves the grantor and trustee being the same person (or people, such as in the case of a married couple who create a single revocable living trust). The trust document specifies a number of important elements, including naming an alternate or successor trustee and the beneficiaries of assets that are owned by the trust.

A revocable living trust can generally own any property that a person can own in his/her name. Such assets include real estate, bank accounts, investment accounts, and personal property. Additionally, the living trust can be named as a beneficiary on certain types of assets such as life insurance, annuities, or individual retirement accounts.

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At the death of the grantor, the assets are distributed to beneficiaries by the successor trustee without being subject to probate. Probate, as mentioned last month, involves the will becoming a part of public record, may involve substantial court and/or legal fees, and opens up the potential for a person to contest the will.

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A revocable living trust does not protect assets from creditor claims or Medicaid. It also does not introduce any income or estate tax benefits compared to individual ownership of the assets. Nevertheless, a revocable living trust can be a very useful tool in providing simplified estate administration for your heirs, while retaining full flexibility to make changes as desired. As with any legal strategy, please consult with a qualified estate planning attorney to implement any legal documents.

In Part 3 of this series, we will discuss Irrevocable Trusts.

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After 25 years, I still have not had a client walk into my office with a blank check and tell me that money was no object and that they should be my only client. Most people have a finite amount of money to spend on their legal matter and are looking for the most “bang for their buck.” Here are some ways to help you do that.

1. Be honest – no matter how bad it is. My job is to advocate, not judge.

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2. Be realistic. Seriously consider reasonable solutions outlined by your lawyer. If you decide to take another stance, be prepared to spend lot of money to get nowhere. Recently, I had a case where my client’s husband spent $10,000 more in legal fees than she did to fight over property worth $3,000. Had he just given her $3,000 up front, he would be $7,000 ahead!

3. Communicate effectively. Ask your attorney the best way to communicate with her. Just because there are many ways to communicate does not mean you should use all of them. A telephone call during business hours is the best way to reach me or to find out if I am available. If you text, call my cell phone, send an email, and then call my office, I have received the same communication 4 ways!

4. Ask what you can do. There may be tasks that you can do that will save your attorney and her staff time. For example, if your attorney needs financial records gather them yourself and ask how many copies are needed.

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5. Listen to your lawyer. All too often a client tells me what his/ her spouse said, or what advice his/her lawyer allegedly gave, and then questions who is giving the “right” advice. It is likely that what is being told to you is what the other person wants you to think, and not what s/he was told.

6. Get proper counseling. Emotions run high in divorce and family court cases. Your attorney is a “counselor of law,” not a counselor. Many issues presented to me are better directed to a friend or mental health counselor.

Following these suggestions will help you utilize your attorney’s time in the best manner possible, which will save you money in the long run.

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2563 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 690-1269 • www.guilderlandmartialarts.com

Taekwondo – A Model for Character This month I would like to quote an article written by one of our fantastic students, Mr. Clancy. I thought it was awesome in every way possible. Enjoy…

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ast week I belt tested to move up in Tae Kwon Do. I remember standing in front of like 100 people doing my forms and contemplating the board I had to break thinking “what the heck am I doing here?” I was like a fish out of water and totally uncomfortable. But that is exactly why I was there; I was out of my comfort zone. You don’t grow staying where you are comfortable and there are no risks of failure.

However, as my time to break my board in front of the crowd approached, I kept focusing on what would happen if I didn’t break the board. I was focused on exactly what I didn’t want. Breaking the board is all physics and really just results in hitting the center cleanly. Long story short, I threw my kick and missed the center of the board and it didn’t break. I regained my composure and broke on my second attempt. Afterwards, I was talking to one of the black belts about what had happened. I was surprised when he told me how easily he breaks concrete in practice but failed 3 times in a row the last time he was in front of a crowd. He gave me advice on staying focused and it really helped me. It is why I like TKD. Everyone steps up to help you and no one feels threatened by your success. When a member of the Tae Kwon Do community advances the sport is promoted and everyone benefits. It’s funny but I remember saying to my wife afterward how I was actually glad I missed on my first attempt because I learned so much more about myself. I became stronger from the failure and appreciated my eventual victory of the board break, and new belt even more.

The contrast between Tae Kwon Do and business competitors was amazing to me. When I first started in business I literally wanted to “crush” my competitors. However, when my thoughts changed and I began subscribing to the abundance theory I realized a competitor doesn’t have to fail for me to succeed. We can both succeed. It was a turning point for me in business and in life. Quite frankly competition in business makes everyone raise their game and ultimately the consumer benefits. Besides everything else in my chaotic week last week, I had a competitor offer me two tickets he couldn’t use to a Yankee game Tuesday night for my Birthday. I am sure he could have offered them to clients, but he offered them to me. I didn’t realize until later in the week the reason he couldn’t use the tickets was he was driving his mom to the doctor to have eye drops put in. When I heard this, I realized what a true champion my competitor is. He skipped a Yankee game to help his mom and offered me, a guy that competes with him everyday, his tickets because it was my birthday. That was truly humbling. I can tell you if he ever needs anything I am going to be the first to step up and I know where I am sending my referrals I can’t handle. So in one week one of my competitors ran an organized smear campaign against me and another offered me Yankees tickets. In the game of life who do you think wins?

So my thoughts this week are to subscribe to the TKD and my Yankee ticket competitor’s philosophies. If your success is pinned to seeing or making someone fail, is it really a success? The person you want to compete with is yourself. Just like I lost my focus on my board break, don’t focus on making the competition look bad, focus on improving your game. Don’t get me wrong I love competition and winning. I want to win, but winning doesn’t involve trying to make someone else fail or look bad. I truly believe making everyone around you successful raises everyone’s game. - Kevin Clancy Now that is what competition and the martial arts is all about. I congratulate Mr. Clancy on his success!

- Master Rice Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.

Master Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School. Guilderland Martial Arts offers classes starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps. For more information please call 690-1269.

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Animals Available for Adoption and Upcoming Events

Anna is a 6 year old spayed Lab/Shepherd mix; house-trained, understands basic obedience commands. Anna comes with training for life through Bark Busters. She needs a home where there is no young children, and needs to be the only pet. Anna loves belly rubs, playing ÒtugÓ, and sprinting around the yard; will be an excellent, loving companion in the right home.

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Nemo - 8 year old neutered, handsome orange and white male. Owners have to move out of state and cannot take with. Please contact Bette at (518) 505-9200, or email her at bettemcvey@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE! July 28, 2012 Ð ÒBye, Buy Books...and More!Ó Sale What to do with all these books that were generously donated to us for our June 2012 fundraiser? How about another fundraiser called "Bye Buy Books"? This fundraiser will take place INDOORS (it can't rain indoors...can it?) at the Altamont VFW (11 Mill Street in Altamont, NY 12009), on July 28, 2012 from 10am-2pm. In addition to all those books, we will be selling fresh home baked goods, toys, jewelry, furniture, and additional miscellaneous items in good condition. We will also be cooking and serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers. For more information contact Sue at (518) 861-6861 or Georgia at guilderhaven@mac.com PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE (AS OF JUNE 30th) AT http://www/guilderhaven.org!

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guilderland Central School District 8 School Rd, Guilderland Center • (518) 456-6200 • www.guilderlandschools.org

About the district

Upcoming summer activities at GCSD

The Guilderland Central School District serves more than 5,000 students and encompasses most of the town of Guilderland as well as part of the towns of Knox, New Scotland and Bethlehem. Comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school and a high school, the district enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence. The mission of GCSD is to inspire all students to be active life-long learners, able to achieve their highest potential in a demanding and ever-changing global community. The district focuses on the whole child, not just one aspect of his or her learning.

This individualized approach, coupled with a strong curriculum that reflects the latest research in education, puts considerable emphasis on stimulating students’ curiosity, encouraging them to challenge themselves, building their self-esteem, giving them the opportunity to work in cooperative teams, and helping them to become interested and invested learners.

While school may not be in session during the months of July and August, the Guilderland Central School District continues to provide students with opportunities for learning throughout the summer.

• Guilderland’s elementary school program develops students’ confidence in themselves as learners, instills a love of learning and a desire to learn, and develops the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for students to communicate effectively, understand the world around them and participate effectively in a democratic society.

• At Farnsworth Middle School, students build on this foundation as they continue their educational growth.

Students are organized into three “houses”–Hiawatha, Mohawk and Tawasentha–and in grade level teams within each house. All students enroll in a second language (French, German or Spanish) in sixth grade and may enroll in Regents-level math and science courses in eighth grade.

FMS students develop the competence and confidence necessary to explore and refine their individual interests.

• Guilderland High School provides a comprehensive and challenging program which ensures that students will be successful in advanced educational studies, the work force or other post-graduate plans. High School and college level courses provide students with many opportunities to develop and hone their skills, attitudes, and knowledge.

Students may strive to obtain a major in any of the academic areas, elective disciplines such as art or music, or in occupational studies. They may earn AP and/or college credit in each major discipline.

• The Guilderland Central School District is pleased once again announce the opening of Butterfly Station, a student-run butterfly house and native plant garden. Located on the grounds of Farnsworth Middle School (6072 State Farm Road, Guilderland), this is the station’s 13th year of operation. Besides walking among butterflies, visitors can watch how butterflies are raised in the metamorphosis room or make free butterfly projects in the craft room. Community members of all ages will enjoy the many interactive butterfly exhibits in the museum room. Butterfly Station is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., from July 16 through August 17. Guests are also invited to stop by and purchase seasonal produce at the FMS Organic Farmer’s Market. The garden, located adjacent to the middle school, offers a wide variety of fresh organic produce as well as an exciting opportunity for both students and the community to learn about the art of organic gardening. The garden will also be open to the public Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., from July 16 through August 17. For more information on the garden, or to express your interest in volunteering either as an individual or group, please call 456-6010.

• In partnership with the national nonprofit Invent Now, GCSD is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six this summer.

This exciting, weeklong adventure in creativity immerses children in imaginative play that reinforces and supplements school-year learning in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Children will work together to seek innovative solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills such as teamwork and creative problem solving as they rotate through four modules each day. The base price of the camp is $215. Availability is limited. For more information, contact Farnsworth Middle School Camp Invention Director Alicia McTiernan at (518) 456-6010 or visit www.campinvention.org.

• Summer is the perfect time for children of all ages to sit back and relax with a good book...or two! To help get you started, Guilderland Central School District librarians and teachers have compiled a list of recommended summer reading titles that you may find at your local library or bookstore. Visit www.guilderlandschools. org to view a comprehensive list of recommended summer reading titles, including synopsis and reviews of all suggested titles arranged by grade level.

To learn more about any of the above mentioned programs or the school district in general, please visit the Guilderland Central School District website at www.guilderlandschools.org.

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Ambulances: Voorheesville Area Western Turnpike Rescue Squad - Centre Drive Western Turnpike Rescue Squad - Carman Road Police: (Non-emergency) Altamont Police Department

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911 800-336-6997

765-2344 456-3600 456-5144 861-5480 356-1501 456-1118

Fire Departments: (Non-emergency) Altamont Fort Hunter Guilderland Guilderland Center McKownville Voorheesville Westmere

861-8171 355-2434 456-5000 861-8871 489-4340 765-4048 456-5200

Post Offices: Altamont Guilderland Guilderland Center Stuyvesant Plaza

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861-8528 456-5400 861-6434 456-6200 861-8591 456-6010 869-0293 355-7930 357-2770 355-7930 456-3771

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447-7040 Altamont Fairgrounds 861-6671 Altamont Village Hall 861-8554 Guilderland Animal Control Officer 356-1501 Guilderland Animal Shelter 861-6855 Guilderland Chamber of Commerce 456-6611 Guilderland Highway Department 861-5108 Guilderland IDA 356-1980 Guilderland Interfaith Council 456-5410 or 355-3000 Guilderland Parks & Recreation Department 456-3150 Guilderland Performing Arts Center 456-8604 Nott Road Park 869-9884 Park Superintendent 456-8220 Summer Day Camp (Tawasentha) 456-3475 Town Pool 456-4446 Guilderland Public Library

456-2400 Guilderland Town Hall 356-1980 Guilderland Transfer Station 861-6776 Guilderland Water & Wastewater Management Dept.

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