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GPW celebrates 50 years of serving the youth of our community from 1962 - 2012.

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notes from the SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE

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

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s we head into June and the summer season, the word that comes to mind that best describes the activity level in Guilderland right now is “busy”. There are many, many things happening in our community this month, and I’m pleased to have the chance to share some of them with the readers of Our Towne.

2012 is the 40th anniversary of the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce, an organization that was founded or and continues to serve the thriving and diverse business community within our Town.

The Chamber has worked with the Town in many ways to advance the shared goals of a prosperous and livable community, and I’d like to congratulate them on this milestone. The Chamber’s Annual Dinner will be held this year on June 14th, and a number of area businesses and business owners will be recognized at the event for either their work in beautifying their business premises, or for their outstanding service to the business community, and to the overall quality of life here in Guilderland. More information on this event is available at the Guilderland Chamber website, www.guilderlandchamber.com, or by calling the Chamber office at 456-6611.

On Saturday, June 16, the Guilderland community will honor our veterans by holding a Veteran’s Memorial Service at 2:00 P.M. at Prospect Hill Cemetery, located at 2167 Western Avenue. Prospect Hill Cemetery, chartered in 1854 and the final resting place of numerous veterans, is an impressive location for this special ceremony, which will honor those who have served their country from the War of 1812 through current conflicts. This service has been arranged by the Trustees of Prospect Hill Cemetery. Parking will be available at Guilderland Elementary School, with a shuttle provided to transport attendees to and from the site of the service. I hope you will consider attending to join in paying tribute to the Town’s many veterans.

The Altamont Free Library is now open in its new location at the refurbished Altamont Train Station on Main Street in the Village. The restoration of the facility and the relocation of the library operation has been a long-term project, but the result is a wonderful example of the transformation of an underutilized historic structure into a true resource for the community. You can find more information, including the hours of operation, on the website, www.altamontfreelibrary.org.

The 33rd season at the Guilderland Performing Arts Center will open on Friday, June 15 with the Nervosity Concert, a battle of high school bands. The Thursday evening concert series will kick off on June 21 with a performance by the Guilderland Town Band. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the music on the hill by the vale at Tawasentha Park. A full list of this summer’s shows can be found on the Town website, www.townofguilderland.org.

Tawasentha Park will also host Guilderland’s second “Mud Mania” event on Saturday, June 16. This family fun event will feature plenty of mud, no matter what the weather. Multiple races over the obstacle course will be held, starting with a Fun Run for kids under 12 at 11:30 A.M. Refreshments and free post-race hosedowns will be available. More details and a downloadable registration form can be found at www.guilderlandrec.com.

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As you tend to your lawns and gardens, remember that the Town Highway Department trucks circulate throughout our neighborhoods all summer picking up bagged yard waste and bundled brush.

Please be courteous to the crews by bagging and bundling properly, and to your neighbors by placing materials for pickup in a way that does not obstruct the roadway.

Guilderland’s summer camp program will begin on Monday, June 25. A wide variety of sports, adventure, and enrichment programs are offered. There are still openings in most programs at this time, but a good many of the programs do fill up. You can register on-line at www.guilderlandrec.com, or stop in at the Parks and Recreation Office on Route 146 opposite Tawasentha Park to register in person.

The weather has been kind to the landscape at Guilderland’s Western Turnpike Golf Course. Playing conditions are excellent, and pricing is attractive. Please remember that Guilderland residents are eligible for discounted rates when they present Town I.D. cards, which they can obtain at the golf course with proof of residency. Please call the Pro Shop at 456-0786 for information on greens fees and specials, playing conditions, or tee time reservations.

As I said at the beginning, June is a very busy month here in Guilderland, and I hope everyone has the opportunity to get out and enjoy some of the things that are going on around the community.

I have highlighted some of them, but I encourage residents to check the websites for both the Town (www.townofguilderland.org) and the Village of Altamont (www.altamontvillage.org) for others. Please walk, bike, and drive safely and courteously so that all of us can get the most enjoyment out of summer’s arrival.

Kenneth Runion, Town Supervisor

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s summer approaches, we at the Chamber are hard at work running networking events to help local businesses and finalizing details for our annual awards dinner.

We look forward to honoring our outstanding area businesses.

“3 Chairs for Guilderland,” our Adirondack chair event celebrating our 40th anniversary, is also in full swing with active community participation. Explore Guilderland’s businesses with the beautifully painted chairs scattered throughout town and vote for your favorite at www.3chairsforguilderland. com. Our spring membership drive is underway! Liberteks is graciously sponsoring to help offset membership fees for new members. Please let us know if you or someone you know may be interested.

Our Upcoming Events: Thurs. June 14 5:30pm - 40th Anniversary Annual Dinner and Awards with Comedian Steve Van Zandt at the Appel Inn. A silent auction will also take place to benefit the Capital District Habitat for Humanity.

Thurs. June 21- 8-9am Coffee with Women in Business, Panera in Crossgates Commons. Free and no RSVP required.

Fri. July 13- 8-9am Breakfast with US House Representative Paul Tonko who will be discussing regional development, Holiday Inn Express.

I hope you will join us at our upcoming events; I am excited for the weeks that lie ahead! As you enjoy the beautiful summer weather, please continue contributing to Guilderland businesses.

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hen the community celebrated the opening of the Guilderland Public Library in 1992 no one could have anticipated the town’s growth, nor how use of the Library would increase in just two short decades.

Visits more than doubled from just over 153,000 when we opened to 326,444 in 2011. Attendance at programs increased over 1,000% while the number of programs shot up 400%. Additionally, circulation more than tripled.

Activity at the Library continues to grow. The actual building, however, has not.

WE WANT TO DO MORE, BUT WE DON’T HAVE THE SPACE. Our collections’ growth is zero sum—for every item we add, we have to remove an item because of limited shelf space. We have to say no to community groups who would like to use the Library’s public meeting rooms—we’re booked solid month after month. We have to limit our own program offerings, such as Children’s Storytime which promotes pre-reading skills, because demand outpaces space.

Space constraints are not just limited to overcrowded shelves. Between 1,100 and 1,600 tutoring sessions for Guilderland students take place at the Library every year. Because we have only three quiet study rooms, these sessions take place in the main adult section of the Library making it difficult to enjoy quiet reading. Our teens have no place of their own, and our tweens don’t want to go to the children’s room for their books, DVDs, CDs and other materials.

On Tuesday, June 26th, you will be asked to vote on a $12.95 million bond to expand the Guilderland Public Library to meet growing community needs. The Library’s Board has engaged the community in discussing what they want to see in their Library and how they’d like it to expand. Their response was simple—more programs, more collections, more meeting space and separate spaces for children, tweens, teens and adults.

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• Increased building footprint —from 27,650 sq. ft. to 47,660 sq. ft.

• Larger, quieter Adult Reading Room • Enlarged Children’s Room • Center for Local History and Genealogy • Small Business Development Center • Noise proof Teen Library • New space for Tweens • Full ADA compliance throughout the facility • Comfortable public seating and workspace • Increased meeting room space • More Study Rooms • State-of-the-art technology that will be able to keep pace with future change • Increased energy efficiency with geothermal heating and cooling, energy efficient lighting and other green elements • Flexible space to allow the Library to change based on community needs

For more information, please visit www.expandgpl.org.

This material paid for by the Guilderland Library Foundation.

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he good news is that after about six years of both declining volume of homes sold and property values, the Capital Region Real Estate market is finally showing signs of strength. Thirty year mortgage rates under 4% and prices at 2004 levels are final enough to bring some increased buyer activity. However there are many, many, homes that continue to languish on the market. The question becomes how to you move from “old” inventory to “sold” inventory?

After working with thousands of buyers and sellers over the past two decades, one thing is apparent. If you can remove the perceived risk for a buyer you can stand out and sell your home. Think about the last time you made a major retail purchase. What was likely one of the first questions you asked? It was probably “what is your return policy”.

If the store has a liberal return policy you are much more likely to make a purchase, yet you likely will not return the item. Why? Because the perceived risk has been removed, if you don’t like the item you can always return it. Would you ever buy a car from a dealer that didn’t offer a warranty?

Why would you buy a home that you weren’t protected if something went wrong?

In real estate there generally isn’t a return policy. If a buyer closes on a “lemon” they are likely stuck with it. What if you could remove the risks for a buyer in a real estate transaction? Buyers have many concerns. They worry they are over paying. They worry the home will be a money pit. They worry they won’t have money for repairs if the boiler breaks. They worry they can’t get out of the home if they need to move or don’t like it. They get frustrated after wasting valuable time looking at overpriced homes that need a ton of work. If you can remove these risks for a buyer you can differentiate your home from the thousands of others listed for sale. Money Flows to difference not similarities. List your home for sale like

everyone else and you will get the same results everyone else gets which may mean it languishes on the market for months or even years. Apply a few simple techniques and your home will sell faster and for more money.

If you are thinking of selling your home, spend 15 minutes with us may save you thousands of dollars on the sale of your home and let you succeed where others have failed.

You absolutely must employ these marketing methods if you don’t want to leave money on the closing table.

Our marketing program can remove the buyer risk and absolutely guarantee that your home gets sold. We not only guarantee to a buyer they aren’t buying a money pit but we assure the buyer that for 12 months they will not have to spend a dime on a broken boiler, leaky roof, or broken dishwasher. To further put the buyer of your home at ease we offer them a way to walk away from the purchase within 12 months. It is almost like a money back guaranteed on a home purchase. Interested in how we do it? Call for our free report at 1-800-448-7017 ext 9999 or visit us at www. certifiedhomesale.com If you want a free copy of my new book “The new Rise of Real Estate” let me know. Just like last month the first five people that ask will get a free book when it is released in mid June.

Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate appraisal and brokerage services in the Capital District for the past 18 years. A NYS real estate broker and general certified real estate appraiser, Kevin received an undergraduate degree in marketing from Siena College and an MBA from the University at Albany. He resides in Altamont with his wife and two daughters.

Kevin can be reached in the office at 518-861-7016.

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Wills and Trusts – Part 1 of 3 Conventional wisdom dictates that any person with assets should have a properly-drafted will in place to provide for the distribution of his/her assets upon death. However, in our experience, there is often confusion surrounding which assets, if any, will pass through a will. Generally speaking, a will distributes any assets that don’t already have a distribution plan based on account ownership and/or beneficiary designations. Examples of assets which will not pass through a will include: • Assets owned in joint tenancy, an arrangement which is dissolved when one tenant dies with the title passing automatically to the surviving joint tenant(s).

• Accounts registered with a Transfer on Death (TOD), Payable on Death (POD), or In Trust For (ITF) provision.

• Life insurance proceeds, unless the insured’s estate is the beneficiary.

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Understanding the above is an important consideration in drafting a will, else you may find that there aren’t assets available to meet your wishes! For example, let’s assume that Ruth owns only two assets: 1) an individual retirement account worth $200,000 with her son named as beneficiary, and 2) a bank account worth $100,000 owned jointly (with rights of survivorship) with her son. Ruth also has a will specifying that upon her death, she would like $50,000 to be donated to her favorite charities, with the remainder of her estate passing to her son. When Ruth passes away, how much will her favorite charities receive?

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requently on a patient’s first visit when we are reviewing their health history, they will say they experience “normal headaches”. Lets clear this up. There is no “normal” headache. Pain anywhere, of any kind is your body’s way of communicating with you that something is wrong. This is true of headaches as well.

According to the World Health Organization there are over 14 types of headaches. The most common types are tension type headaches, migraines, cluster headache and the chronic daily headache syndromes. Not only are headaches painful but can often be debilitating for some sufferers.

The type of headache most commonly treated by chiropractors is the “cervicogenic headache” or muscle tension headache. They can be caused by upper cervical subluxations, which is when the the joints have lost proper alignment, creating nerve irritation. Other causes include trauma, postural strain, myofascial trigger points, TMJ syndrome, and tension. Often these headaches can be exacerbated by emotional stress, fatigue, noise and eye strain. The most common cause is due to a combination of dysfunctional cervical joints and prolonged contraction of the suboccipital muscles, which sit just under the base of the skull and attach to the cervical vertebrae. The result is a ‘band’ or ‘vise-like’ pain compression around the scalp.

The chiropractic treatment of muscle tension headaches targets these muscles and the joints of the upper cervical spine to decrease tissue tension and improve joint range of motion. Chiropractors also counsel their patients about the importance of maintaining proper posture, and give them exercises to perform at home to support optimal posture and body alignment.

Frequently I’ve had patients come in highly distressed from disabling pain and fear from that pain, not knowing why they were getting such terrible headaches. After other causes were ruled out, these patients were found to have spinal subluxations in their cervical spine causing the headaches. Although results can never be guaranteed, I do know this; over the counter medications have serious side effects including bleeding and death and still only mask symptoms. Chiropractic addresses the cause. Chiropractic care is incredibly safe and effective for this type of headache and migraine type headaches as well. One study showed chiropractic care to have a 93% success rate in the treatment of headaches!

For a complimentary consultation, please call 869-3415 today.

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Representing yourself, or acting pro se, in any separation or divorce proceeding may seem like the way to go. Unfortunately, even when the involved parties can set emotions aside there are often issues to consider that aren’t necessarily obvious or easily anticipated.

1. Termination of a marriage brings with it many financial concerns relating to child support, spousal support, and property distribution - If the agreement (i.e. contract) is prepared by individuals who do not consider the potential financial implications, you may end up paying, or losing, a lot of money.

2. Court processes are often complicated and usually require forms, agreements, procedures, etc. to be presented in a certain way. If things are done incorrectly, you may be required to redo them and/or pay an attorney to correct mistakes.

3. A separation agreement is a contract. This means it is legally binding and you must do what it says. Once signed it cannot be undone unless both parties agree or exceptional circumstances are demonstrated.

Exceptional circumstances can include fraud, duress, overreaching, or that the agreement is otherwise unconscionable. All of these are extremely difficult to prove.

Any legally binding agreement, including separation agreements, needs to be written with a full understanding of the overall impact it will have on the people agreeing to the terms. If the agreement is prepared by you, your significant other, or a document preparation service working for $99, there is a high potential for disastrous and costly mistakes that are likely to be irreversible. I have seen “simple” errors or oversights that in the end cost the client tens of thousands of dollars. As with many things, cutting costs on the front end of an endeavor will often lead to more expense and problems later on.

If you are in need of a separation agreement, or any other legal services, it is important to seek the expertise of an experienced attorney. Working with an attorney does not necessarily mean there will be acrimony. We don’t hesitate to go to a doctor when we are sick or a mechanic when our car doesn’t start, yet many think they should handle the most significant legal issues of their lives without even consulting a lawyer. Let the professional do his/her job so you can focus on getting through this difficult time in your life.

Leyla A. Kiosse is a partner at Tabak & Kiosse, LLP, a law firm located in Great Oaks Office Park (near Crossgates Mall). Along with her partner (Margaret Tabak), Attorney Kiosse counsels clients on all matters related to matrimonial and family law. A Guilderland native, Attorney Kiosse received her undergraduate degree from Union College and her law degree from Albany Law School. If you have questions about a matrimonial or family law issue, contact Attorney Kiosse for a consultation by calling 464-4095 or by visiting the firm’s website, www.tklawllp.com.

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A. The purpose of our organization is to provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment for children, ages 5-14, wanting to develop football and cheerleading skills. We develop football players and cheerleaders from a beginner level to an advanced level. Children that have gone through our program have proven to be successful, with their gained experience from GPW, by playing at the higher levels of cheer and football offered by the Guilderland School District. Our hand picked coaches go through extensive training consisting of the rules and regulations enforced by our parent corporation, National

Pop Warner. We also require and encourage our coaches to do an additional online certification program developed by Positive Coaching Alliance. This program teaches our team leaders the importance of their roles and how they can leave a positive impression on our kids. All of our 15 Board Members are CPR & First Aid Certified. We also require at least 2 coaches from each team to be CPR certified as well. This is extremely important to us as safety, as in any sport, is always a high concern. We offer various levels of cheerleading where kids move to new levels based on age and ability. We offer those same levels in football, but have stricter rules governed safety purposes. Kids ages 5-7 play flag football. Kids ages 7-14 are placed on teams governed by weight and age. For more information on these restrictions and guidlines, please go to our website: www.guilderlandpopwarner.com.

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have also made the effort to keep our registration fees low to accommodate the tough economy. And finally, in addition to other improvements, we have put a lot of effort into coaching certification and clinics so that our coaches are well prepared to develop and teach your kids appropriately.

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

A. We would like our community to know that we offer high quality coaching and believe that Guilderland Pop Warner is a great place for kids to learn how to play football and cheerlead.

We would also like our community to know, that we are always looking to improve our services and encourage parents to contact our board with any concerns or questions. We would also like to inform and invite you to our 2nd Annual Golf Classic at Western Turnpike on September 28th. Also, we will be holding our 50th Anniversary Celebration at our Family Fun Night August 30th that you are more than welcome to attend as well.

The 2011 Guilderland Junior Pee Wee Team won the Capital District Pop Warner Super Bowl.

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BLACKBELT FOR LIFE I dedicate this month’s article to the accomplishments of our newest Blackbelts. They completed their evaluation at an all day test on May 19th.

Becoming a Blackbelt in a martial art is more than just learning the physical techniques required. It is about understanding that the dedication to enhancing those techniques and the discipline required to develop the muscle memory to execute the techniques applies to every aspect of our lives. I have begun to demonstrate that to you by the writing of these simple little articles that you are so kind to read. I have told you stories of how the different character qualities that are acquired along the road to becoming a blackbelt apply to our everyday lives as adults and children.

I sometimes have challenges ( by the way, this can occur as a high school teacher and parent of three). If I look at a picture in which I am breaking concrete at a test, I realize: if I can break through that challenge, then I can easily overcome this current simple challenge. We have used the breaking metaphor repeatedly including on Good Morning America and at Relay for Life.

The eleven students below are like family to me; we have been through a lot together. I am very pleased that they now have a picture of themselves breaking concrete to look at and the character inside to help them overcome challenges. You may see them around town committing acts of great character and kindness, for that is the true sign if a great Blackbelt.

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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Pumpkin – affectionate, medium-sized, orange 4 yr old spayed female; gets along well with other two cats in foster home. She is amazingly sweet and wants to be by your side. Daisy is looking for a loving, indooronly home. Contact Laurie at 518 461-0251, or brightsky@nycap.rr.com.

Anna – 6 yr old spayed Lab/Shepherd mix; house-trained, understands basic commands. Anna comes with training for life through Bark Busters. She needs a home where there are no young children and needs to be the only pet.

Anna loves belly rubs, playing “tug”, and sprinting around yard; will be an excellent, loving companion in the right home. Up-to-date on all vaccinations. Contact Diane at 899-0187 or Jennifer at 664-3450 w/Capital District Humane Association.

Dee Dee – very sweet, affectionate 1.5 yr old female cat looking for a loving, safe home. Dee Dee’s favorite thing is to turn her motor on and sit in your lap, or sleep on your bed. She also likes to play with her toys. She is currently being fostered w/5 other cats. Would be best in a home w/one or two other cats, and possibly one dog. Dee Dee should be an indoor cat only. Contact Laurie at 518 461-0251, or brightsky@nycap.rr.com

SAVE THE DATE! June 9, 2012 – Guilderhaven, inc.’s annual Bake, Book, BBQ sale!

10am – 2pm at the Altamont Orsini Park located on Main Street in Altamont. We will be selling books, fresh baked goods, plants, and toys. We will also be holding a BBQ starting at 11:00 am as long as we have good weather. Please contact Sue at 861-6861 or Georgia at 439-9264. We are in need of volunteers to help set up(8:30am-9:30am), or take down (3:00-4:00pm) for the day.

Recycle and help the animals!

Liberteks, a Guilderland-based technology provider, will institute a new recycling program of CDs, DVDs, VCR tapes, computers, and other technology items, to benefit Guilderhaven, inc. Many thanks to Liberteks President, Larry Zimbler for instituting this program to help support our mission of helping the animal community! For more information, contact Larry Zimbler at 452-0550 x1, or visit www.liberteks.com, or contact Sue Green with Guilderhaven, inc. at 8616861, or guilderhaven@mac.com.

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