April 8 - Radisson Community
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April 8 - Radisson Community
reflections Volume MMXI, Issue 7 ■ April 8, 2011 RADISSON Community Association INSIDE THIS ISSUE From The Desk of the Executive Director Lynn Tanner - Page 2 RCA Office Has Moved The RCA Office has moved to 3128 Amesbury Drive. We have a new handicap accessible, spacious office to better serve our growing community. Summer program registration for swim lessons, water aerobics and REC will begin on Monday, May 2nd. Please take a moment to visit our website to verify that your family is registered; you will need to be a registered member in order to sign up for our summer programs. Stay tuned for more information to follow. Neighborhood Watch News Calendar of Events - Page 2 Recreation Station - Page 7 Nursery School - Page 8 April Gardening - Page 10 INDEX Business Cards ...........Page 11 Classifieds ...................Page 12 The Reflections is published by the Radisson Community Association, Inc. 3128 Amesbury Drive Baldwinsville, NY 13027 Phone: 315.635.7171 Fax: 315.635.7182 Email: [email protected] www.radissoncommunity.org Radisson Community Association would like to thank Marty Quinn and Chief Chris Evans from the Belgium Cold Springs Fire Department, Deputy K. Kruger from the Sheriff’s Department and Trooper J. Cicora from the New York State Police for taking time out of their busy schedules to speak at our seminar. If you would like to become a member of our Neighborhood Watch Group please go to our website (www.radissoncommunity.org) and update your user profile page/subscriptions and click on the e-mail bulletins you would like to receive. Highlights: The BCSFD has 62 people in their department and they have two stations. Station 1 is located on River Road South and Station 2 is located in Radisson on corner of West Entry and Loop Roads. Both departments respond to all fire calls. The BCSFD is always recruiting for volunteers to help out which includes helping out behind the scenes. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Kit Thompson at Station 2. Carbon monoxide detectors are now mandated in every house and apartments; the battery operated ones are recommended. Chief Evans recommends one carbon monoxide detector on every level of your house. Marty said that the Fire Prevention program has been reaching out to the youth population and this has reduced the number of calls over the last 5 years; they are very pleased with their success. Fire pits and small campfires are permitted; but there is no open burning permitted from March 15th to May 15th. Trooper Cicora and Deputy Kruger said that car break-ins are on the rise all over Onondaga County and Radisson has been an ongoing target!! There is one simple solution to this problem- LOCK your vehicles and keep any valuables out of sight. The criminals will keep coming back if there are things to steal. They don’t like to break windows because it takes too much time and draws attention to them. If everyone follows these simple rules the criminals will find another neighborhood to hit. Criminals are looking for easy things to pawn for quick drug money; electronics, GPS units, designer sunglasses, money (purses & wallets) are what they are looking for. Trooper Cicora recommends keeping a record of all serial numbers on any electronic items; this will be easy way to retrieve any stolen items. It’s also important to have visible house numbers so any emergency personnel can find you as quickly as possible; every second counts in an emergency. Deputy Kruger said speeding is a problem in most residential neighborhoods. Getting a license plate number and reporting it to the police doesn’t help because an officer can only issue a ticket if they witness the offense. If there are problem streets the street can be reported to either the Troopers or the Sheriff’s and they will try to patrol that area when they have time. Normally there are only 1 to 3 officers on the road to cover a large area; emergencies always take priority. Trooper Cicora & Deputy Kruger said that the new Move Over law is very important for the officer’s safety. When a driver sees/hears sirens they should slow down and pull over to the side when it’s safe; do not slam on your brakes or drive in the pathway of the emergency vehicle. If you see any suspicious behavior please call 911 and give a description of the person or vehicle. It is not normal for people to be out walking the streets at 2:00 in the morning and they are probably up to no good. Reflections, April 8, 2011 Page 1 From The Executive Director by Lynn Tanner I admit it. After sixteen years, I grew quite attached to my office at the Oberon Center. So, when it came time for us to make the final move to our new office location, I had mixed emotions about it. I was thrilled to be in a larger work space that offered privacy, and a better welcoming area for the residents, but it also stirred up some wonderful memories of the very special people that I have worked with, while overlooking the pool, for many years. But as they say, whenever a drafty door closes, a new and improved window opens! The staff and I worked very hard on making the necessary renovations to the new office building to best accommodate you, the residents, as much as possible. We now have a large reception area for the many residents that stop in to fill out forms, or pay their dues. The volunteer committees that have had to meet either in their homes, or work around dance/scout schedules at the Aspen House, can now utilize our new conference room. The biggest news is that there are no stairs to get into our office! We have installed an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Compliant door and will be making improvements to the sidewalk this year to complete our ADA Compliant entrance. We do have a new rule, to try to keep the building as nice and new, as possible. We have implemented a No Pets Please policy. We will have a “Pooch Parking” area for your dog outside, and biscuits available for their anticipated good behavior. A great many people have asked what we will be monday Sunday 10 doing with our old office space. That has not been decided on yet. The Planning and Amenities Committee is looking into possibilities for its use. We were very pleased to see the number of residents that came out for our Neighborhood Watch Seminar. Chief Chris Evans and Firefighter/EMT Marty Quinn informed the residents that the Belgium Cold Springs Fire Department responds to approximately 450+ calls per year. Although one of their fire stations is located in the Radisson Corporate Park and the other on River Road, both fire stations respond to all the calls. They encouraged those in attendance to call 9-1-1 as soon as a fire or medical emergency presents itself. They would rather respond to a medical call quickly, than to have you wait until it becomes a more serious medical emergency. Trooper J. Cicora and Deputy K. Krueger gave the residents some very valuable information. One of the most important messages from their presentation was regarding the car larcenies from last fall, which have started up again recently. In an amusing, yet very straight forward way, they said, “you’ve got good sh^* here in Radisson and the kids that are stealing your stuff for drug money are just going to keep coming back as long as they keep getting good stuff”. They further explained that when the vandals aren’t finding what they are coming for (quick cash, electronics to sell, etc) they will stop coming back. All in all, we considered the night a huge success and ASC Meeting 6:30 at Aspen House TOL Board Meeting 7:00 pm at 8220 Loop Road 18 Defensive Driving Course 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at AH pre-registration required Page 2 wednesday April 2011 11 17 tuesday definitely plan on doing another seminar next year. We greatly thank all our speakers for coming out to discuss such important issues with us. While there hasn’t been much movement to report on, the Board of Directors is continuing discussions with the owner of the Radisson Greens Golf Course and researching the various studies that would need to be completed on the course. Finally, I’m happy to introduce you to two new part-time staff members. Our new Garden Consultant, Pat Rickard, will be writing a monthly column for the Reflections. Her column will have some gardening tips that I’m sure that you will find very helpful. Pat will be working with me to identify areas in need of landscaping improvements and overall sprucing up. After these areas have been identified, Pat will be directing our Garden Committee volunteers to work on these various projects. They have already done amazing work since the group’s inception and I’m thrilled that Pat will be able to assist us in keeping this effort continuing. If you are interested in joining the Garden Committee, please email us at info@ radissoncommunity.org. Also joining us is Greg George, ASC (Architectural Standards Committee) Assistant. Greg will be assisting John Mancinelli, ASC Administrator in processing ASC applications, assisting the residents with ASC related questions and working with the Architectural Standards Committee. TOL Board Meeting 7:00 pm at 8220 Loop Road Reflections, April 8, 2011 12 Welcome to the Neighborhood Stephen & Sue Ann Mitchell 8432 Marco Lane David & Heather Merrill 5294 Villa Ridge Court Michael & Ingrid Heller 3071 Samantha Drive friday thursday 8 saturday 9 Reflections Published Deadline for 4/22/11 Reflections Children’s Easter Party 9:30 to 10:30 am & 11:00 am to noon Reservations required 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 Planning & Amenities Meeting 7:00 to 8:30 pm at RCA 19 Reflections Published Deadline for 5/6/11 Reflections FROM THE ASC COMMITTEE As spring approaches we tend to examine the exterior of our homes assessing its condition from the winter effects. Exterior painting for most of us is one project we wish never needed to be taken care of. However, there are important procedures in prep and paint application, that if taken can greatly improve your performance and quality of a paint job. 1. The first step in preparation for exterior painting is to pressure wash your house using a mild detergent and bleach, making sure flaking paint, dirt, mildew, algae, wasp nests, and other obstructions are removed. There are manufactured washing brands that are properly formulated to meet the objective. Once washed, scrape any remainder of loose paint off with a sharp scraper and metal brush. Sand any bare wood to prepare it for primer. 2. If you find mildew still exists after this process, you may need to apply bleach to a rag and scrub these areas. Mildew is attracted to the oil in oil-based paints but will grow on latex paints as well. Allow all surfac- es to dry thoroughly before caulking and priming bare wood. 3. Exterior painting is significantly improved with proper caulking. When caulking trim to siding, always spread the bead of caulk with your finger. This will improve adhesion. When caulking trim to brick, make sure you use a very narrow bead of caulk but do not spread with your finger, or you will make a mess of the caulk line and have to clean your brick. 4. Check your home for any bare wood and prime with a high quality latex primer or a top quality oil base primer. This primer coat is the only coat that bonds directly to the wood, it needs to be of top quality. A top coat of paint on your home is no better than the first coat that is applied to the wood. If the first coat (primer) fails, then the top coats and primer coat peel off together. 5. For a professional appearance, mask around light fixtures, motion sensors, electrical boxes, etc. If you are planning to use a paint sprayer for your siding, plan to cover all win- dows with plastic and tape. This will save you a lot of time in clean up. 6. Avoid time consuming clean up by protecting shrubs, walk ways, roofs, patios, etc with drop cloths. Clean up will cost you much more in time than your cover up efforts. 7. Paints have optimum conditions in which they should be applied. It is best not to paint in extreme heat, cold or in the presence of precipitation. Check your paint can label for temperature restrictions. 8. In most cases you will want to paint the siding first and then the trim. If you are planning to stain or paint your decks or patio, do them last, since you will be working off them during your project. It is best to work from the top down since you will be dripping some paint. 9. If you are planning to use a roller to apply paint to lap siding, you will need to back brush to smoothly spread the paint. Roller naps leave a texture to the surface. Be sure and coat the underside edge of each board of lap siding to prevent water absorption from rain. 10. Cedar shingles with their uneven surface can be painted with a 4” brush or sprayer. You can achieve the best look using a paint sprayer to coat cedar shingles and most other types of siding. When spraying, assure that you apply an even coat and back brush for a professional look. Substandard preparation may save you a little bit of time, but you will pay for it in durability and quality of appearance. It is always best to take your time with the above procedures. They will produce a paint job you will be proud to display. Approval from the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) is required before you begin your project. Approval is needed for color changes and for painting/staining the same color. Don’t forget to review the Architectural Standards Guide for paint/stain requirements. Applications and the Architectural Standards Guides are available at www.radissoncommunity.org and at the RCA office. ~Working together to keep Radisson beautiful~ NOMINATING COMMITTEE LOOKING FOR ASC VOLUNTEERS Do you enjoy looking at the different styles and colors of the homes in our community? Have you noticed how each section, and even each street has its own style, flair, its own “architectural language”? If you can answer yes to either of the above questions, then we may have a perfect role for you! The Architectural Standards Committee is made up of resident volunteers who work with the guidance and assistance of a professional architect. Using the ASC Guidelines, the committee reviews applications for exterior improvements and modifications that homeowners wish to make to their homes. They also serve an important role protecting our property values. The Architectural Standards Committee may have a couple of openings for new members in the near future. If this is something that you may be interested in, the Nominating Committee would like to hear from you. Please complete a volunteer membership form located on our website, located under Governance & Staff/Committees. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE RADISSON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Meeting of the Radisson Community Association, Inc. (RCA) will be held at the Aspen House Community Center located at 8550 North Entry Road in Radisson at seven thirty (7:30 PM) on Wednesday, the eighth (8th) day of June, 2011. The thirteenth (13th) day of May, 2011 was set as the date of record for determining members entitled to vote in the Annual Election of Class A Directors. Election ballots shall be available to all members in good standing who have properly registered by May 13, 2011 with the Corporation and are subject to the date of record for determining eligibility as stated above. Election of the Class A Member’s (residents 18 years of age or older) representative(s) to serve on the Board of Directors of the Corporation will be held. Four (4) candidates have expressed an interest to the Nominating Committee to run for four (4) vacancies. Nomination of the candidates may not be made from the floor at the Annual Meeting. Voting will commence on Monday, May 23, 2011 and conclude on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Voting instructions are included on the ballot which can be obtained from the May 20, 2011 publication of the Reflections, downloaded from the RCA website at www.radissoncommunity.org or obtained from the RCA office located at 3128 Amesbury Drive, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. A minimum of one hundred (100) ballots are required in order to declare a valid election. The election will be declared closed on Wednesday June 1, 2011 at 5:00pm. The votes will be tabulated and the results announced at the Annual Meeting. Other items on the agenda for the Annual Meeting include a review of the annual audited Financial Statements prepared by Grimaldi & Nelkin, Certified Public Accountants, PLLC, and a report of the general business affairs of the Corporation. All Members are encouraged to attend. DATED: February 23, 2011 RADISSON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. BY: TOM DESAIN SECRETARY, RCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reflections, April 8, 2011 Page 3 EXTERIOR CLEANING IS WHAT WE DO! 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The AEA is calculated at .25% of the purchase price of the residential property. This will apply to new homes as well as existing homes and is payable at the time of closing. Payments are to be made out to the Radisson Amenities Fund and be sent directly to our community office at 3128 Amesbury Drive, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Exemption from the fee is granted if either of the following applies: a Purchaser who has been the Owner of another Residential Lot which has served as said Purchaser’s principal residence for two consecutive years immediately preceding the purchase of the subject Residential Lot, provided said Purchaser sells the other Residential Lot within 90 days; or a Purchaser who has been a full time resident of an apartment within Radisson during the entirety of the two consecutive years immediately preceding the purchase of the subject Residential Lot. Please feel free to contact the RCA Office at 635-7171 if you have any questions regarding the AEA. Page 4 Reflections, April 8, 2011 River Park News Only Radisson residents or Corporate Park employees and emergency responders are entitled to use the gated Boat Launch area. In order to gain access to launch your boat or dock your canoe a $25 annual key fee is required. Previously issued keys will no longer work in boat launch lock for the 2011 season. We have enlarged the parking area at the River Park. More improvements will be made this season to the parking area so we can accommodate more vehicles and trailers. The Nature Trail area is under construction. Keys can be purchased at the RCA Office during regular office hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Must be a registered member in order to purchase a boat launch key. Please go to our website’s homepage to check to see if your family is registered and follow the directions. Register and WIN! Complete a Resident Membership Registration form to realize the following benefits: 1. Be entered for a chance to win a Lowe’s gift card. Must be properly registered by May 13, 2011 to enter drawing. One entry per household. Winner will be notified by RCA Office on May 16. 2. Have your vote for the new RCA Board of Directors count. Only those with a valid Resident Membership Registration as of May 13, 2011 are eligible to vote in the BOD Election and any upcoming referendums. 3. Be able to use Radisson facilities like Aspen House, tennis courts, storage yard, community gardens, and Oberon Pool. Check the Member Registration Count report on the Resident Membership Registration page to see if you might WIN! See page 12 for detailed instructions on how to register. Certificate of Compliance Notice The Radisson Community Association, Inc. (RCA) requires that prior to the resale or refinancing of an existing home in Radisson that a Certificate of Compliance (C of C) inspection be made. The purpose of the C of C is to provide all parties reasonable assurance that the property is free from any architectural standards violations of the Radisson Declaration of Protective Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (Radisson Declaration). The C of C and a statement of the property’s annual assessment account should be requested ten (10) days prior to closing. For property resales, effective January 1, 1999, the measurement of the finished area of the house must be confirmed. To allow adequate time for the staff to complete this requirement, the seller’s attorney must request the C of C 14 days prior to closing As of April 1, 2010 the fees are as follows: *A sixty five($65.00) dollar Certificate of Compliance (C of C) inspection and processing fee is charged by the RCA to the requesting attorney or the owner of the property making such a request. Please insure that this fee is explained to the buyer and seller as well as the purpose of the inspection. *A fifty ($50.00) dollar Planned Unit Development (PUD) form completion fee will also be charged by the RCA to the requesting party. This fee must be prepaid before completion. PUD forms are not required by the RCA and are only necessary if requested by a bank or other lender. A Certificate of Compliance Request Form may be obtained at www.radissoncommunity.org or by calling the RCA Office. 0000225188-01 Decorative Touch Painting 4483 Buckley Road W. 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Get one forPhone: fabric 315-706-SUDS softener, too!315-706-SUDS Patent Pending Phone: (7837) Pending Invented and sold by Innovative Dispensing Solutions right here inPatent Radisson. Patent Pending Phone: 315-706-SUDS (7837) LANDSCAPING LAWN MOWING SNOW PLOWING FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED Page 6 Reflections, April 8, 2011 Patent Pending RECREATION STATION Casino Night At The Aspen House Ralston Supply Center Inc. is proud to offer Radisson residents a fun evening playing Black Jack, Roulette, Texas Hold ‘Em and a Casino Wheel. Your admission fee includes delicious appetizers provided by Olives Eatery, wine, beer & soda plus a $250 voucher in gaming dollars that you can trade in for chips at any of the game tables. At the end of the evening the chips are traded in for raffle prize tickets. $20 admission tickets can be purchased at the Radisson Community Association during regular business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) or by sending a check payable to Radisson Community Association. Please include name, address & phone number for all attendees. Don’t wait reserve your spot today. Space is limited to the first 75 people!!! Tickets will not be available for purchase the night of the event. If you have any questions or would like to be an event sponsor please contact Lori McCarthy at 635-7171 ext 11 or email: [email protected]. When: Saturday, April 30th Time: Registration begins at 7:30 pm & Casino Tables open from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Where: Newly Remodeled Aspen House at 8550 North Entry Rd. Cost: $20.00 per person (21 and over) A huge thank you to our sponsors: Heather’s Paper Capers Cirque D’Vin Wine Club Melissa Dack Lia Sophia Fashion Jewelry JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS AT RADISSON SUMMER 2011 All classes meet Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday at the same time for 3 weeks. Clinics or drills for groups or leagues can be arranged. Call tennis professional for rates depending on number of students. Session 1 June 27 – July 14 Session 2 July 18– August 4 Session 3 August 8 – August 25 Ability level may not match up with age. People with age or schedule problems should contact tennis pro. Private Lesson will be offered for $60 per hour arranged by student and professional. All lessons will be taught at Carpenter Road Courts. Rain days will be made up within same session only. Amounts can be pro-rated if classes will be missed due to vacation. There are no cash refunds. Students will be placed in appropriate class. Professional reserves right to make changes in class due to ability level. All checks should be payable to Tennis-n-Gear. Minimum 4 students per class, please call 451-5050 or email [email protected] with any questions. Sign ups available until four days before class starts. GROUP TIME Tots (Ages 4-6) 9:00 – 9:45 AM Rookies (Ages 7-10) 10:00 – 11:00 AM Rippers (Ages 11-14) 11:00 – 12:00 PM COST $54 $72 $72 Name______________________________________ Amt. Enclosed $__________ Address_______________________________________________________________ Home Phone #_____________________ Cell Phone #___________________ Class______________ Session #____________ Day/Time__________________ Resident circle YES or NO Email:_______________________________ I/We agree to hold harmless Radisson Community Association. Inc. and Tennis-N-Gear, Inc. for any liability or injury resulting from my or my child’s participation in this program. Parent’s Signature__________________________________________________ Reflections, April 8, 2011 Page 7 Nursery School News W e started to see some signs of spring this week at Radisson Nursery School. We enjoyed learning about the wind, mud and learned about more colors to end our color month. The three-year-olds finished up color month with black, white, brown and rainbows. There was sponge painting with cotton balls & tire painting with “mud.” The children enjoyed the books Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Mouse Paint and A Rainbow of My Own. We also made our own rainbows with droppers, watercolors and coffee filters. The four-year-olds enjoyed learning about spring. We used brown finger paint to make a “pigs in the mud” and Mia enjoys filling and pouring in the sandbox. made kites. Our camping days were so much fun, making binoculars to look for animals in the woods and a map to find the caves with bears. The children brought their favorite bears to school. The best part was eating delicious s’mores for a snack! Connor shows off His leprechaun hat on St. Patrick’s Day. Dylan works on the shape matching game. Trenton build s with the Lincoln logs . Eliza practices writing her name. Brady makes prints with a green pepper. Fundraiser at Hickory Hill Mini-Golf to benefit Radisson Nursery School If you are planning on playing some miniature golf during the spring break, April 18th-23rd, please mention Radisson Nursery School when you pay. The school will receive a percentage of the profits from the sales during that week when you mention our school. Please tell your family and friends. Enjoy some golf during the spring break! Page 8 Reflections, April 8, 2011 Dr. Judy Ivey ~ Damaged Emotions Damaged emotions and unhealed memories from our past experiences effect our personalities and lifestyles each day. Unresolved and denied problems that have been pushed underground will reappear later in illnesses, over focused behaviors that may be dysfunctional, or unhealthy relationships with emotional destruction. Our goal is to remove these damaged emotions and negative experiences so we can function in optimistic mental health with joy, motivation, and accomplishment. Where do these damaged emotions come from? There may be a deep sense of unworthiness with feelings of anxiety and inferiority. The person believes they can never succeed or be accepted—that everything they do is wrong. This produces emotions that correspond to this belief system of unworthiness, and the person acts out the feelings in their behavior. Another kind of damaged emotion may come from a sense of having to be perfect. This person believes they must always do better than they do and that they will never accomplish this. The damaged emotion that accompanies this is they are extremely imperfect and will not get better. A third kind of damaged emotion comes from super sensitivity. This person has been hurt deeply in life experiences so he/she reaches out for acceptance and approval. Instead, the opposite may occur, and deep scars inside from this can sometimes make that person supersensitive to thoughts and actions of others toward them. A last area of damaged emotions exists with people who are filled with fears. The fear of losing, for example, is so intense that persons who may be afraid to lose in the “game of life” may choose or sit on the sidelines and not experience real adventures or feelings. How can healing and growth occur when there are damaged emotions? Face your problem directly...with honesty, confront awful, hidden memories that may have occurred. Express this to others; this takes courage, but you can do it. By being open, and praying—beginning healing will encourage you to hold that damaged emotion in sorrow and forgiveness, and it will begin to be less important. Accept your responsibility...you may not have caused the problem, but how did you respond to the problem? Did you learn to hate or deny or escape to an unreal world? Knowing you are responsible for the part you may have done gives you choices on how to determine the next step of this problem and bring healing to your emotions. The ability to make your own choices in this matter also gives you power in a situation that may have caused you to be feel powerless in the past. Be sure you want to be healed... do you really want to heal your damaged emotions or do you just want to talk about your problems? Do you want sympathy or a crutch so you can have an excuse for blame and unforgiveness? Look deep in your mind and heart to be sure you want to heal and move forward Be aware that what you choose may be setting a standard for the next generation in problem solving and healing. Forgive everyone involved in your damaged emotions...even the ones who have hurt you the most. We sometimes do not want to forgive because then there will be no one to blame—forgive anyway—you will begin to heal. Forgive yourself...you may feel blemished by damaging experiences and people who have hurt you in the past, but you are not. You are a work of art, created to move forward in capability—a splendor that is new each day. Be kind to yourself, look at your positive ways. Strive to become a healedhelper; as you are healing, you use the lessons you have learned through pain and trauma to reach out and help others. From difficulty has come good, and you continue to grow and improve. Defensive Driving Course Annual Pancake Breakfast Palm Sunday, April 17, 2011 Belgium Cold Springs Fire Dept. Buffet Menu Served 7AM-1PM Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Coffee, Tea, Juice and Milk Adults $6.00 • Seniors $5.00 Children 3 – 10 $4.00 • Under 3 FREE Station #1, 7290 West River Road, Baldwinsville, NY Liberty Mutual is pleased to be able to offer Radisson Community Association a 6-Hour Point & Insurance Reduction Course. By participation and completion of the course, without any test taking, you will: • Receive a 10% insurance discount on collision and liability premium for the principal driver, valid for 3 years. • Reduce the total points on your driving record by up to 4 points for violations occurring within the past 18 months. • Refresh your driving skills and learn techniques for collision prevention. **This is not a required course to get a license. Lunch (pizza and soda) will be provided by Liberty Mutual. WHEN: Sun., April 17th 9:00am - 3:30pm LOCATION: Aspen House 8550 North Entry Road COST: $22.00 per person (Checks payable to Duncan Sisk) - Payment to Duncan Sisk must be received in the RCA Office in order to reserve your spot. We do not take reservations over the phone. Payments can be mailed to RCA Office, Attention: Defensive Driving Course, 3128 Amesbury Drive, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Payments can also be dropped off; only cash or checks will be accepted. Please attach a list of all participant’s names and contact information. RCA Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-5:00 pm. We need a minimum of 20 participants to hold the class and we can only register a maximum of 40 people. Reflections, April 8, 2011 Page 9 Cirque d’Vin Wine Club The next Cirque d’Vin Wine Club tasting will be on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 7 PM at The Red Mill Inn in Baldwinsville. The distributor/ winery is still to be determined. The tasting fee is $15 per person and pre-registration/payment is required by Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Checks should be made payable to Cirque d’Vin Wine Club and mailed to the Cirque d’Vin Wine Club, PO Box 832, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Include your name and address, as well as your phone number and e-mail address in case of problems or cancellations. Please also include a list of attendee names to facilitate check-in. Please note that Clay Wine & Spirits will be unable to accept registrations/ prepayments. Wines sampled that evening may be ordered at a discount Radisson Tennis Court News Radisson’s tennis courts located at Carpenter Road, Drakes Landing & Kerri Hornaday Park are now open for the season. Residents wishing to use the courts will need to stop into the office to purchase a tennis court key; the cost is $5 per key. Keys can be purchased at the RCA Office during normal business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.) Please note if you purchased a key in 2010 you don’t need to get a new one. Page 10 Reflections, April 8, 2011 from Clay Wine & Spirits (315622-0501) at 3955 State Route 31, Liverpool, NY 13090 (next to The Great Northern Wegmans, near the intersection of Routes 31 and 481) to be picked up the following week. An e-mail from bacif@ aol.com is sent about a week prior to the next tasting with information about the tasting. If you have any questions, need more information, would like to receive monthly e-mail notifications or schedule a 5050 raffle for your charity, e-mail [email protected] or call Mary Mulligan at 315-635-3413 or Mike Broski at 315-468-5408. Schedule Dates remaining for the 2010/11 season are May 13, and June 10, 2011. After taking July and August off, tastings will resume on Friday, September 16, 2011. April Gardening by Pat Rickard I would like to give Radisson property owners and gardeners information covering various and diverse gardening topics. This first article will focus on what can be done in our gardens in April. In Upstate New York that can be a challenge as spring is usually slow to arrive. However, April provides the time to prepare your property and gardens for those busy months of the year. Gardeners are now chomping at the bit to get outside digging in the dirt again. However, that is one of the last items on the list of April chores. Snow that came early has been a protection to plants providing insulation from the devastating effects of a deep frost without snow cover. The amount of snow we received this season will also replenish the underlying water table which is so important to gardening and to the root systems of trees. Here’s a list of what can be done in April: After a general yard clean-up, take a walk around your property to do a site evaluation of trees, shrubs, perennial beds, foundations, hardscape. Take notes on what did or did not survive this harsh winter season and what needs to be done to the various areas that signal a change; removal of certain plants that are dead or badly damaged, evident pruning jobs, cutting back ornamental grasses before new growth. Take notes on which perennial garden beds you may want to redefine including transplanting certain plant material, changing the shape or design of specific beds, creating new beds. Get rid of the old mulch but refrain from digging in soil that is still too wet. When testing soil a handful of soil should fall apart and not stick together. That’s the time to add compost preparing your beds for planting. Fertilize shrubs and trees in April. When the bulbs you planted last fall start to appear and the stalks are evident, fertilize using a 20-20-20 formula. Fertilize all perennials. Edge beds once the ground thaws edge beds. Transplant any plants, trees and shrubs before they leaf out. When the temperature reaches 50 degrees consistently crabgrass will germinate; apply a preemergent to lawns. Fertilize lawns after the first mowing. Evaluate your plant material and garden design once plants start to grow. Decide on what plants to move, divide or discard. Re-design a garden space that needs a face-lift. Research what new and different varieties of annuals and perennials are being offered this year. The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April day. ~Robert Frost BUSINESS CARDS Anthony LaValle Sons Inc All types of Asphalt Paving Radisson References 79 years in Business 475-7755 Free Estimates Free Estimates Fully Insured Paving Commercial Residential Phase 1 & 2 Resurfacing Seal Coating Est. 1980 Serving Radisson and Baldwinsville for 31 Years Construction Brick Pavers Sidewalks Patios Concrete Stamping Baldwinsville 635-7363 Customer Service • Customer Satisfaction Linda’s House Cleaning Being there is why I’m here. Whether you need a question answered, a problem solved or a claim reported, my job is to make it happen. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® E WO L G N A CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OD HANDYMAN SERVICES State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL �������������������� ���������������� ������������������� • Junk Hauling • Bathroom Renovations • Ceramic Tile • Windows • Doors • Flooring • Kitchens Liverpool Major credit cards and PayPal accepted www.rcslinc.com Senior Citizen Discounts FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE TELEPHONE 638-0757 SHEEHAN’S APPLIANCES AND MATTRESSES SALES & SERVICE ���������������������� Chris Sheehan BlakeAnne Sheehan ���������������� �������������������� ������������������������������ ��������������������� ���������������������� ������������������� ��������������� Randy Cramer Snow & Lawn, Inc. 254-3374 CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7. Lindsy A Luu LUTCF, Agent 60 1/2 Salina Street Baldwinsville, NY 13027 www.lindsyluu.com Bus: 315-638-0247 Fax: 315-638-1513 • Carpentry • Sheet Rock • Painting • Decks • Electrical • Drain Cleaning & Plumbing • Family Rooms • Yard Maintenance PARK FREE IN VILLAGE LOT AND USE OUR REAR ENTRANCE 28 OSWEGO ST. BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. 13027 Reflections, April 8, 2011 Page 11 CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE SERVICES Moving Must Sell: Contemporary dining room set, glass table top w/4 fabric coated chairs of dark green/blue/tan, size 48x72, table sits on ceramic grey “tree trunk,” art deco style, $250 or B/O. Call 935-9606 to see. Interested in enjoying the summer without having to worry about the lawn? Call Eric Tommarello at 440-4146, rates are always negotiable and I can provide my own lawn mower if necessary. Xbox 360 games: Need for Speed Prostreet, $10; Tony Hawk Ride With Board, $25; Turok, $10; Tony Hawk’s Underground, $5; Madden ’08 & ’09, $5 each; Wii Big Game Hunter 10, $10; Paintball 2009, $10 and 3 in 1 Players Sport kit, $5. Call 6381739. Epson All-on-One NX400 Printer (Print/Copy/Scan/Photo,) like new, $50. Weider weight bench with curling bar, leg lift attachment and 50 lbs of weights, $60. Call 635-1366 or 289-5314. TV, gently used, good size for children’s room, $75. Syracuse China set for 8, “Spring Rose,” elegant single stem, $125. Antique 12 car collection, Danbury Mint pewter, unique collectibles, $200, will consider offers. Call 6389171 in the evening and leave a message. WANTED Wanted…your unwanted “garage sale type” items for the 2nd Annual Radisson Garage Sale (May 6 & 7) to benefit Harbor Hounds Greyhound Rescue. Please contact Melissa Dack at 430-4224 to arrange pick up/ delivery times. Thank you for your support! FREE Black ink cartridge #56 and Tricolor cartridge #57 for HP printer. Call 635-3436. FOUND MP3 Player was found on the pathway. Please call Lori at 6357171 to claim. COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIEDS WANTED antiques and old items. Honest collector paying cash old toys, jack knives, watches, military items, jewelry, pottery, guitars, banjos, old hunting & fishing. Anything old or unusual. FREE APPRAISALS. Call Jack Arnold today at 636-6875, I will come to you. Need help with your garden? Don’t have time or just need an extra hand with spring clean up or planting annuals? Give Marybeth a call at 372-0285. New construction and remodeling. Distinguished Contracting has the right combination of education and experience to get the job done for you. We do: roofing, siding, flooring, landscaping, renovations and repairs. For all your home improvement needs call Joe at 882-6836. Brand New RANCH HOME for Sale: Currently under construction, cute and cozy, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths in a beautifully maintained neighborhood. ONLY $179,900! OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm, 5310 Villa Ridge Court. Visit or Call (315) 409-7450. Eldan Homes, Craftsman Realty. JERRY’S PLUMBING: Serving Baldwinsville for over 55 years. Water heaters, kitchen and bath faucets, sump and backup pumps, new furnaces, and ALL maintenance needs. Small leaks cost big money in water loss! Free estimates. No travel fee. Call 635-3651. INCOME TAX PREPARATION. Your federal and state income tax returns prepared and e-filed by an experienced Enrolled Agent. Reasonable rates and year-round support by a long-time Radisson resident. Call for an appointment. Don Priebe 635-7444. Timber Tree April Special: $22 per yard on all mulch. Buy in April for discount price and pick up before June 1st. Store located at 2088 Church Road or call 638-0345 for more information. Radisson Summer Employment Opportunities Looking for a summer job? The Oberon Pool (in the Radisson Community) is looking for a few good Lifeguards & WSI’s! We need certified WSI’s to teach & guard during our 2011 summer season (May 28th-September 5th.) Summer Recreation Program has a limited number of spots open for sub-counselor and counselor positions. Interested? Contact Lori at the Radisson Community Association (RCA) Office at 635-7171 or just email her at lori@radissoncommunity. org for more information. Don’t wait, get your application in today!! Page 12 Reflections, April 8, 2011 Reflections Published by the Radisson Community Association, Inc. 3128 Amesbury Drive Baldwinsville, NY 13027 Phone: 315-635-7171 Fax: 315-635-7182 Email: [email protected] www.radissoncommunity.org Communications Committee Volunteers: Yvonne Johnson, Editor Mary Mulligan RCA Staff Members and Contributors: Lynn Tanner, Executive Director Rachel Grage, RCA Board President John Mancinelli, ASC Administrator Kristin Weaver, Director - RNS Kathleen Matukas, Accountant Debrah Stein, Accounting Assistant Lori McCarthy, Director of Community Programs Lisa Maring, Administrative Assistant Doug Whitney, Maintenance Director Scotsman Press, Layout Design Advertising Rates & Info Ad Size Specs Cost per Issue Black & White/ Color Commercial Clsfd 40 words $15 text only Bus. Card 3.25” x 2” $30 color only 1/8 Page 5.125” x 3” $45/$65 color 1/4 Page 5.125” x 6” $75/$100 color 1/2 Page 10.375” x 6” $150/$200 color Full Page 10.375” x 12” $300/$400 color Our Advertising Contract is available online at www.radissoncommunity.org Please note: Ads must be camera ready and will become the property of the RCA. For more information, please email Lisa Maring at [email protected] or call 635-7171. Classified Ads All Classified Advertisements must be 40 words or less, submitted by the appropriate deadline date, and be in writing using the RCA’s online Ad Form or the printed Ad Form. Forms available at RCA Office or online at www.radissoncommunity.org. Community classified ads are for RCA members only and are limited to one ad per category per address per issue; ads may run for up to two consecutive issues. Student ads require the signature of a parent or guardian if the student is under the age of 18. All ads submitted must include name, street address, and phone number. Commercial classified ads are standard, fee-paid, service, sales or business listings and are open to the public. The number of ads run may be limited by space constraints. RCA and Editorial Staff reserve the right to edit ads to meet the 40-word limit. The Editor reviews classified ads for compliance with the Reflections policy. For more information see “The Radisson Media and Communications Policy” online at www.radissoncommunity.org. Publication & Deadline Schedule Deadline Date April 8 April 22 May 6 May 20 June 3 Release Date April 22 May 6 May 20 June 3 June 17 Letters To The Editor: All letters must include name, address, signature, and telephone number for verification. Names and addresses may be withheld from print upon request. Editing may be necessary for space. The Reflections will not knowingly accept or publish advertising which is fraudulent or misleading in nature. The publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising. The Radisson Community Association, Inc., its Board of Directors, staff, and members, make no representation as to the validity or qualifications of any advertiser. Residents are advised to check references with the Better Business Bureau.