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

Th e Guilderland Highway Department is busy with its annual leaf collection operation. Th e 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.

Th e McKownville Park project at the site of the former McKownville Reservoir is well under way. Th is project will serve two purposes. Th e fi rst is to reduce both the frequency and the severity of fl ooding 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 effi ciently. Th e 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. Th e 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 fi nancial assistance needed for the completion of this project.

Th e 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 offi ce. Th e budget will be voted on by the Town Board at its meeting on November 5. Budget preparation in the diffi cult 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 re-duce 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.

Th e 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. Th e group’s eff orts 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. Th e group is also reviewing the forms and procedures used by the Town in the processing of various permit applications in the Planning and Zoning Depart-ments to determine if changes to forms or procedures should be considered as a way to make the handling of such applications more effi cient and user-friendly.

November is the month when Th anksgiving 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 Th anksgiving for all of our Town’s residents and their families.

Kenneth Runion, Town Supervisor

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The 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 fl own! Make sure you check the town’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

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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 offi ces. It is sponsored by Key Bank and will be held on December 2. It is themed “A Taste of Guilderland,” 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 raffl ed off in a Chinese raffl e 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 “adopt” 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.

Check out these and our other business programs and events as well as times, locations and costs, at www.guilderlandchamber.com or call us at 456-6611.

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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 anti-bullying strategies, I have found that the most important skill a child should have when dealing with bullies is confi dence. No matter what you teach a child, it will not be effective without the confi dence to put the lessons into action. Children that fall victim to bullies usually are targets because they lack the confi dence to stand up for themselves. Therefore, it is very important that you begin instilling confi dence within your child if you want him or her to effectively handle bullying.

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you want to tell me I am dumb and hurt my feelings?” 4. Ignore it. Bullies love it when their teasing upsets their victims, so help your child fi nd a way to not let his or her tormentor get to him/ her. Pretend they’re invisible, walk away without looking at them, quickly look at something else and laugh, or look completely uninterested.5. Make Fun of the Teasing. Teach your child how to reply to bullies by saying something like: “Wow, you are so smart because you pick on other kids.” Or, “Did you think of that all on your own?”

Remember, the key to dealing with bullies is all about how confi dent your child feels. The strategies above only work if your child is confi dent 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 confi dence. 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.

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Q. What year did your business start?

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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 fi nd 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.

Kids Celebrate Veterans Day On the Wings of

Heroes

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

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

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.

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 456-2400 x 12, or email [email protected]. 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.

DID YOU KNOW? You can disguise fruits and vegetables for your finicky eaters? HOOKED ON HEALTH HINT:

Add chopped vegetables to pasta sauce. Order vegetables on your pizza. (For more ideas, see: Hooked On Health link on guilderlandschools.org)

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Annual Community Caregivers Gala Honors Vincent Col-onno 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 Ser-vice 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, Col-onno 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 So-cial 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 refi ning the county’s long term care system with a continued goal of giving people every opportunity to remaining in their homes.

SEFCU for fi ve years has been a major supporter of Community Caregiv-ers, providing fi nancial/charitable support and leadership and expertise by volunteers from every level of their staff. For two years SEFCU has served the Capital Region nonprofi t community with a community-wide nonprofi t fair, helping people fi nd volunteer opportunities and services to help with their families.

Established in 1934 as the credit union for state employees, today SEFCU is among the 70 largest credit unions in the U.S. with over 1,000 ways to

join, more than $1.8 billion in as-sets, over 177,000 members and 38 offi ces in the Capital Region, Bing-hamton, Syracuse, and Buffalo. In addition to standard deposit and loan products, SEFCU offers 24-hour banking by phone and In-ternet, electronic bill payment and eStatements, investment and insur-ance 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 auction-eer Doug Cater. This year's auc-tion items include fi ne jewelry, Wa-terford crystal stemware, original artwork, and a vacation package to Hilton Head, South Carolina. Auc-tion items are donated by individu-als 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 inde-pendence, dignity and quality of life within their homes and communi-ties.

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

“The Ins and Outs of Medication Management” 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 offi ces of Community Caregivers, 2113 Western Avenue Guilderland NY 12084, across from 20 Mall.

Call518-456-2898 for more information

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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.

Tuesday, November 17- Free confi dential memory screenings as part of "National Memory Screening Day." 9am-3pm at the Attentive Home Companions Offi ce, 5 Computer Drive West, Albany. This is a national initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), and can be for someone who is concerned about memory problems in the future, or just want to check their memory for future comparison. For more information, call 694-0400, or e-mail [email protected].

Thursday, November 19- Guilderland 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].

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

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 magic-based 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 pro-self-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.

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Three 9 week old kittens available for adoption; one male (all black); one female (gray Muggsy – 2 yr old neutered male Jeb – 2-3 year old Phineas – 1 yr old male brindle Boxer/ tiger); one (black with white tuft on chest); all from same litter and very sweet; Please Bull Terrier; urgently looking for a neutered male Cocker/Lab Lab mix good with other dogs and contact Pat at (518) 456-2007 if interested. Must be kept as indoor cats. home; seems good with dogs; mix; good with dogs, cats children; sweet and affectionate; sweet and loving; please call and children. Call Georgia Call Georgia at (518) 439-9264. Georgia at (518) 439-9264. 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.

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