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notes from the SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE

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

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would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of Guilderland’s residents and all the other readers of Our Towne Guilderland to 2012. I really appreciate the opportunity that publisher Lowell Knapp continues to provide the Supervisor’s Office in making this column available for me to use as a way of staying in touch with Guilderland’s residents. I believe that it is important for Town residents to be aware of what is happening in their community, and this column represents one way to achieve that goal.

This is also a good time for me to remind residents that Guilderland also offers current information and live meeting broadcasts and replays on Channel 17 on your local cable system, and that the Guilderland Town website, www.townofguilderland.org, offers a wide range of continuously updated information on community events.

Residents can also use the website to sign up for e-mails containing agendas and minutes of meetings of the Town Board and other boards and committees.

The difficult economic times of 2011 are carrying over into 2012 on a national, state, and regional level. These conditions continue to present Town government with significant challenges as we work to continue to provide the municipal services that maintain the quality of life in our community without increasing the financial burdens imposed on our residents.

The 2012 budget adopted by the Town Board contains no increase in the Town’s general tax rate. A limited number of fees for different services provided by the Town saw modest increases for the first time in three years. At the same time, Town employees were again provided no salary increases for 2012, several positions in the Town workforce were eliminated, a number of full-year positions were converted to seasonal status, and modifications to health insurance programs were put into place to curtail the growth of this significant expense category. I am pleased to report that these cost savings have been implemented with the active cooperation of the Town work force.

We will continue to closely monitor Town revenue and expenditures during 2012. While we are, of course, always hopeful of an economic upturn that will benefit our Town and its residents, we will not manage Guilderland’s finances on the basis of that hope. On January 1, 2012, two new members of the Town Board took their oaths of office. I am pleased to welcome Brian Forte and Alan Maikels to the Board, and am pleased at their commitment to work with

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me and with current Town Board members Patricia Slavick and Paul Pastore to address the challenges facing Guilderland in a collaborative manner and with a common focus on positively impacting the quality off life of our community and its residents.

As winter takes hold in Guilderland, many of our residents will be looking for affordable recreational opportunities close to home, and, as usual, our Town parks have a variety of options available. Sledding on the big hill at the Winter Recreation Area is always a popular family activity.

Snowshoeing is an increasingly popular winter activity, and the 5 miles of trails in Tawasentha Park and the Winter Recreation Area are available for your use. Please remember that snowshoeing is not permitted at Western Turnpike Golf Course. A limited number of snowshoe rentals are available at the Parks and Recreation Office on Route 146.

Cross- country skiers can try their hand on the ungroomed trails at Tawasentha and the Winter Recreation Area, or, when the weather permits, on groomed trails at Western Turnpike Golf Course. A limited number of ski rentals are available for a fee of $7. Please check the Town website or call the Parks and Recreation Office at 456-3150 for up-todate information about available activities.

January is a god time for regular golfers to be thinking about taking out or renewing memberships at Guilderland’s Western Turnpike Golf Course. A membership offers the opportunity for unlimited play at a reduced cost, with an additional discount offered for Guilderland residents, plus a special early-bird discount available for new or renewed memberships that are paid by February 1. Another attractive feature of Western Turnpike memberships is that the 2012 seasonal fees will not increase in price over 2012.

Call the Parks and Recreation Office at 456-3150 with any questions you may have about memberships.

On behalf of the Town of Guilderland and its employees, I would like to offer my best wishes to all our residents for a safe and happy New Year.

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appy New Year! Like you, we at the chamber are being optimistic about 2012; there have been some improvements to small business taxes, lower health insurance rates and people seem to be spending a little more! Locally, we have some activity along Western Ave, in Altamont and at the Mall that suggests our local economy is improving. Altamont has a new wine bar; Mio Vino. It opened the week before Christmas, and I know the chamber looks forward to having some business networking events there. There is a Kosher NYC style deli in the works at the old Wendy’s on Western ave, which will be a great addition to our choices of places to eat! At Crossgates Mall, Carrhart clothing line is moving in, and I hear through the grapevine that other great things are happening!

At the chamber, we are diving into the new year with numerous business events and educational seminars. For our First Friday Business breakfasts, we have the January “State of the Town” and on Feb 3, we have an inspirational “start up to success” FFBB with Steve Gonick from Adirondack Small Cap. This company went from a start up investment firm of 3 friends to being named the Number 1 Small Cap company in the U.S. last year; winning the Lipper Award. Check out all the events for January: Friday, January 6th -First Friday Business Breakfast -The State of the Town Sponsored by Crossgates Mall with Town Supervisor Ken Runion, Guilderland School Superintendant Marie Wiles, Guilderland Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Kathy Burbank, and Guilderland Public Library Director Barbara Nichols Randall. 7:30am to 9:00am. Best Western located at 1228 Western Ave. Come hear what the local officials have to say about how 2011 went and what is to come in 2012. Cost is $5 members, $10 non-members.

SPECIAL NOTE: The SUNY Albany part of the State of the Town originally part of this presentation is being made into its own Business breakfast with UAlbany President George Philip himself on Friday March 30.

Wednesday, January 18th - After Hours Mixer at Different Drummers Kitchen! 5:30pm to 7pm. Different Drummers is located in Stuyvesant Plaza. Come see cooking demo’s in the demo kitchen, and lots of very cool products! Cost is $10 members, $20 non members.

Thursday, January 19th - Women In Business meet back at Panera! This is free and casual. A time to sit and talk with some influential business women around the area. Free and all are invited. 8am to 9am at Panera Bread on Washington Ave. Ext in Crossgates Commons And finally, January 22nd to the 28th - Restaurant Week is Coming! We will soon start updating our www. tasteofguilderland.com website as we get participating restaurants! For the low cost of $20.12, you get a fabulous 3 course meal at some great local places like Mezza Notte, Sage Bistro and Provence Restaurants.

That’s enough for now, visit www.guilderlandchamber.com to register for events or see more!

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Making and Keeping your fitness goals for 2012 (Part 2 of 3) “The Journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”- Lao-tzu In the December issue of Our Towne, we talked about preparing for the New Year: - Buy a journal - Set specific, realis c yet challenging goals - Set both long term and short term goals -Believe in yourself - it is the most powerful predictor of success and change.

Even the longest journey must begin where you stand, that first step is a big one and o en the hardest step to take. January is the month to put your plans into ac on. Move past your fears. Conquer that first step.

Have a plan in place every day: know your workout, your meals, your snacks, and your plan for the day...everyday. It should be in your journal and will keep you on track. Be prepared in advance and s ck to your plan. Enlist the help of a trainer or die cian if you need guidance. Good trainers have not just mastered exercise science, they understand how to help their clients achieve more from every aspect of their lifestyle.

Use your Journal: how it best fits you but be honest… if you can’t be honest with yourself you will never succeed. Use your journal to track your progress, record your food intake and workouts, as a reminder to drink enough water, to record your weight, body measurements, your mood and energy level, or to write down your feelings.

If you have a bad day, it’s okay. Forgive yourself and use that setback to strengthen your commitment and con nue to move forward.

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Throw away your junk food. Fill your home with fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and be er food choices. Find your workout space within your home, get it ready to use and use it. I train people in their homes because it is a safe environment for them and it eliminates many of the common excuses that have contributed to their failures in the past.

The Buddy System: It works. Your Accountability Buddy should be healthy and fit, encouraging, and accessible when you need them. They should be there to reward your progress, celebrate your successes, and aid in the recovery from setbacks. I am the Accountability Buddy for many people and truly enjoy my role in their lives. Your Workout Buddy may not be the right person to use as your accountability buddy.

DO NOT CHANGE EVERYTHING ON JANUARY 1. You will only be se ng yourself up for failure. You must choose what is most important to you and master that one thing before conquering others. For example, if your main goal is to exercise more, spend this month working on that…once it has become part of your everyday rou ne, you can go on to your next goal which may be diet related.

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REAL ESTATE EXPERT SAYS GUILDERLAND REAL ESTATE MARKET HAS STABILIZED It seems like everyone today has questions about the current state of the Guilderland real estate market. How are values? Are homes selling? How long will it take to sell my home? These are questions that I hear almost every day. When I started in the business over 20 years ago, a real estate agent’s primary evaluation tool was a CMA or Comparative Market Analysis. Using this method an agent would evaluate prior closed, pending, and active listings in an area to derive an estimated value for a property. This method is still used by many agents today. However, to really know what is going on in a real estate market in general, a more detailed statistical analysis is required.

Based on recent data of real estate agent listed homes, here is what is happening in Guilderland as of year end 2011. There are roughly 138 existing single family homes listed for sale with prices ranging from $99,900 to $1,600,000. The average single family home list price in Guilderland is currently $347,000. In 2011, 243 existing single family homes were sold with an average price of $253,000 and an average of 84 days on the market. In 2010, 254 existing single family homes were sold in Guilderland for an average sale price of $256,958 and an average reported marketing time of about 66 days. Properly priced homes are selling for roughly 96% of list price on average. Based on recent data for the past several years, it appears the volume of existing single family homes sales has stabilized at about 250 per year.

This contrasts sharply with the market peak in 2007 of 327 single family home sales. While home values have seen a decline since the market heights of 2007, recent data is trending towards price stabilization.

A closer look indicates that roughly 46% of homes listed for sale in 2011 expired unsold. Based on the current absorption rate, Guilderland has about a 7 month supply of homes on the market. As a general rule of thumb, a 6 month supply of homes is considered to be a balanced market. When the inventory of homes is greater then 6 months it is considered a buyer’s

market. A supply of less than 6 months will tend to indicate the market favors sellers. Each neighborhood and price range within the town will vary from the averages and each home should be evaluated individually to draw accurate valuation and marketing conclusions. The good news is our office saw a significant increase in buyer activity during the month of December. It appears that buyers are finally starting to move off the fence, partially driven by mortgage interest rates dipping under 4%. Hopefully this activity will continue into 2012.

In response to various information requests, we have recently improved our free online real estate market snapshot that can be customized using current up to date real estate sales data.

If you want to know what is happening in your Guilderland neighborhood visit us at www.guilderlandmarkettrends.com This site will give you a free analysis of what homes in your neighborhood are actually selling for as well as information such as days on the market for specific homes. If you need help interpreting your free report please call us!

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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What are your New Year’s Resolutions? Prepare for Long Term Care Since the end of 2011, we may find ourselves looking back over all that has happened and how our lives have changed.

There may be a new child, improved job satisfaction, an outstanding vacation, better health or many other positive events. There may also have been many difficult life events, such as the loss of a loved one, weather-related destruction, unemployment, an unfortunate accident, or the deterioration of your or a loved one’s health.

We may also find ourselves thinking about how we could improve our lives and the lives of our loved ones. We can learn from our and others’ past experiences. This could be the year we abandon habits that are no longer helpful to us.

This could be the year that we get organized and develop a plan for the future. Please consider a plan for Long Term Care.

Why not talk with your spouse or other loved ones about future Long Term Care needs? While it may not be an easy conversation, it is a necessary one. Indeed, it is difficult to contemplate the possibility of our own failing health or that of a loved one. Consequently, we may avoid thinking about it and simply hope for the best. “Hope” is not a sound strategy.

Long Term Care refers to a wide range of medical, non-medical (custodial), social, and personal care services that help a person cope with a reduced level of functioning due to aging, illness, or injury. Depending upon individual needs, Long Term Care services may be provided by a nurse, home health aide, occupational/physical therapist, speech language pathologist, etc.

The utilization of trusts and appropriate types of insurance should be considered. While a trust can protect assets, Long Term Care insurance can help cover the expenses for Long Term Care services. Policies vary, but in general they provide a set amount of coverage that can be used to pay the costs of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home health care.

Please call our office when you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this important income and asset protection issue. While we don’t know what any New Year holds, proper planning may help preserve assets, enhance options for care, and most importantly, bring you many more Happy New Years.

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LIBERTEKS.COM CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS Liberteks.com President Larry Zimbler likes to ask people if they remember when the IBM PC was launched, and he relates stories about working with computer punch cards prior to the historic event.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Zimbler attended New York Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prestigious Stuyvesant High School, which specializes in science, mathematics and technology. Following high school he headed upstate to SUNY Albany, where he received dual bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees in Mathematics and Economics. Then, in what is unique for a technology professional, he then went on to receive a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Business Administration (MBA) for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy.

In the time since that event â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1981 was the year of the PC launch -- Zimbler has witnessed firsthand virtually all of the major changes in the IT industry, innovations that have had a profound effect on businesses, consumers and our world today.

At the Liberteks store at 1648 Western Ave. in the Albany, NY suburb of Guilderland, Zimbler tosses about brand names and terminology that has he sold and repaired and worked on since the inception of the PC, including the Commodore 64, Atari, Apple II. AOL. Yahoo. Google. Windows 95, 98, Office, Win 7. MySpace, Facebook, Twitter. Dell & HP. iPod, iPhone, iPad. Blackberry, Droid â&#x20AC;Ś you get the idea.

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The sixth annual smAlbany event will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, University of Albany.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe my business degrees have served me well in working to provide technology for small business,â&#x20AC;? Zimbler says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have frequently been called on to explain why technology is necessary in terms of profitability for businesses, so my academic background in business has been helpful in being something of technology evangelist for the business community.â&#x20AC;?

In a similar vein, Zimbler passionately supports buying locally, and he is a backer of the Capital District Local First www.capitaldistrictlocalfirst.org.

Liberteks has been a member of the organization for a number of years and Zimbler continues to work with the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members on cooperative efforts. He also provides support for the Regional Food Bank, local Humane Society groups and a To mark these years, Liberteks will celebrate its 20th Zimbler has taken that role on seriously over the years, variety of churches and synagogues in the area. anniversary in the technology business on Jan. 26, at participating in a numerous business membership, While Liberteks serves a large consumer audience, it development and support organizations. He has continues to grow with business audiences whereby the Guilderland store. counseled various business owners and sponsored a Liberteks provides a range of software, hardware Working with technology since the mid-70s, wealth of internship opportunities. and network services. Many business clients receive Zimbler possesses an impressive 30+ year work history on the information technology industry, In what has been his most ambitious effort to date, Managed Services from Liberteks which offers a which includes a unique perspective on hardware, Zimbler created â&#x20AC;&#x153;smAlbanyâ&#x20AC;?, which is an annual wide range of comprehensive services, to provide software and networks. He also provides a wide range small business expo and technology conference, customized service and support that is proactively th of consulting, particularly in the areas of accounting, now in its 6 years. According to Zimbler, the monitored and managed on a 24/7 basis. smAlbany name is a play on Albanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relatively Updates are maintained on a regular service schedule, marketing and management , with the emphasis diminutive size and proximity in relation to New and consultation and instruction are provided to incorporating technology into business operations.

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Saturday, January 14: Better Book Sales at the Guilderland Public Library lobby, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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Saturday, February 11: Altamont Free Library Annual Gala and Auction at Altamont Library Community Room. 5:30 pm.

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Live Every Moment There has been so much talk about 2012 and the predictions for the end of an era; some even consider the end of the world. Countless times throughout history different groups of people have predicted the end of our world, and countless times, anticipated dates have come and gone without an end. I will not use this space to promote my own opinions about the world and any end of an era, however, this most recent addition to the long historical line up of doom lists does provide us with an opportunity to live as if each moment were our last.

As dark as it may appear, it is sound advice for living a full life. As the year turns into 2012 live your life full of a passion for doing and a sense of community in doing things together with your family and friends.

Just before New Years I went skiing with my family. In recent years, I had been avoiding it due to the fear of getting hurt; something I cannot have happen and continue working the way I do. Imagining that each opportunity could be the last for any number of reasons, allowed me to overcome my fear and have the best day ever with my family. That and a little caution, I am 48 after all, and despite my 17 year old mind, I cannot physically act like it (something I have been slowly learning to accept).

Overcoming fear is one of the best character traits you can develop to help you live a full life.

I am very fortunate to have careers that allow me to work closely with my family. One specific example is our Taekwondo school. Throughout my family’s history it has been a focal point that binds us together in our character and our goals. It is very comforting to have this bond and wholesome in its manifestation. My family has many other interests as well - football, lacrosse, skiing and boarding and of course music - they all compliment each other along with our Taekwondo training.

I don’t know if Taekwondo is for you; you can try it and find out. I do know that there is something out there for you and your family or friends. What matters is that you find it, do it together with passion, and for goodness sake, do it and every thing like it is the last time. Not because it is, but because that will make it the best ever.

I wish you and your family and friends the best most successful year 2012 and leave you with two relevant quotes to help you along the way. “What would you attempt if you knew you would not fail?”, Robert Schuller and “Don’t worry about the world ending today, it is already tomorrow in Australia.”, Charles Schultz.

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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