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OUR TOWNE SOUTHERN RENSSELAER & NORTHERN COLUMBIA COUNTIES JUNE 2013 Dear Our Towne Readers, June brings lots of excitement (and maybe some anxiety) for our recent High School & College graduates. Congratulations on finishing one chapter of your life! I have a few words of wisdom to share: 1. What lies ahead is up to you. Don’t let the past dictate your future. You may have had disadvantages in your life, or made mistakes. This is a NEW chapter and a great time to start fresh. 2. When one door closes in life, another is about to open. However, you won’t see it if you don’t have your eyes OPEN. 3. Every time you meet someone, you have the opportunity to make a first impression. You NEVER know when a bad first impression will come back to haunt you. 4. Similar to the above, remember it is a small world. As great as it may feel (at the time) to walk out on a job or embarass your roommate, he/she may be the one on the hiring committee for your dream job in 10 years. 5 Own up to your mistakes. Take responsibility for your actions. If you want to take credit for your future success, you are going to have to own your mistakes , decisions & actions. 6. If you want to be treated like an adult, you need to act like one. 7. Ask for help. Sometimes you just have to ask for things in life. If you can put your pride aside and seek out help when you need it, you WILL be successful. I guarantee it. 8. Look at the big picture. Feeling down because you didn’t get the job you interviewed for? Failed the test that you thought you aced? Try and learn from your mistakes and keep your eye on the ultimate prize. Figure out what went wrong and fix it for the next time. Don’t bail on your goals when you hit a bump in the road. 9. Take risks. I am sure you heard it before, but you can’t win YOUR race if you aren’t in it. Push yourself. Accept the disappointing moments as lessons in life. Let those feelings fuel your desire to succeed. Success is a result of a strong desire to succeed, hard work and focus. Not luck. 10. Enjoy the moment. Life goes by way to fast. Be Grateful and make a difference in the world. There is always time to give to and help others. What you receive will be far greater than what you give. It all comes back to you in the end.
June also brings Father’s Day. On this special day, give thanks to that man in your life who has cared for you, loved you and advised you. I have been blessed with a wonderful father and am grateful for all that he has given to me. Thank you, Dad, for all of your love, time and support. And my husband, who is a unbelieable father to our girls. They are so very lucky to have such a dedicated & loving father.
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Comprehensive Physical Therapy Solutions, P.L.L.C. is a privately owned and operated Physical Therapy Practice in Castleton, NY. Deborah A. Ciprioni, P.T. is the sole proprietor and Physical Therapist. Raised in East Greenbush, and a graduate of Columbia High School, Deb wanted to open her business in the community she calls home. Just walking in the door, you feel comfortable and at home. You can sense the enthusiasm, pride and positive energy. Right away, you realize this is not the average Physical Therapy practice. Deb has been practicing Physical Therapy for 24 years in the Capital District. She opened her own practice because she wanted to be able to spend more time with her patients. Over the years, the push has been to see more patients, in less time. This was not a philosophy that sat well with her. With her lower overhead, she is now able to give her patients the time and attention that is necessary to help them achieve their individual goals. She is now able to work for herself in the community that she calls home. “, HQMR\ JHWWLQJ WR NQRZ HDFK SDWLHQW WKDW HQWHUV WKH RIĂ€FH , ZDQW to help them achieve their goals whether it be returning to golf or gardening or to simply be able to get out of bed in the morning without pain. It is all about meeting the patient’s goals and I truly believe that the only way a Physical Therapist can do that is to get to know each patient as an individual.â€? She believes that everyone has different needs and expectations and deserves individual customized care. That is what the patient receives when they come to Comprehensive Physical Therapy Solutions, P.L.L.C. Since opening the bright and modern practice just a few months DJR VKH UHDOL]HV WKDW VKH FDQ EH Ă H[LEOH ZKHQ VFKHGXOLQJ KHU SDWLHQWV ,I a patient requires more time and attention, she can block out more time for them. When you call Comprehensive Physical Therapy, P.L.L.C., you know that your individual needs will be met. She recently brought in a PTA who works closely with her on treatment plans. They are the only two employees at her practice, that is conveniently located at 81 Miller Road (near SEFCU). Deb has acquired extensive continuing education on orthopedic rehabilitation, kinesiotaping and manual therapy. She says that it has been so rewarding to personally work with her patients and give them the time and attention they need to achieve their rehabilitation goals. She provides customized Physical Therapy, including treatment for back pain, neck 81 Miller Road, Suite 400 pain, post surgical rehabilitation, general orthopedic rehabilitation, Sports Castleton, NY 12033 Therapy, balance disorders, stroke rehabilitation and fall prevention. With Deb’s warm personality and work ethic, I know that this Phone: 518-915-1452 QHZ 2XU 7RZQH EXVLQHVV ZLOO Ă€QG VXFFHVV &RQJUDWXODWLRQV WR 'HERUDK $ Fax: 518-729-3181 Ciprioni, P.T. on her new business adventure.
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he Spinney at Pond View, a new "55 & Better" Cottage Rental Community, located off Miller Road, in Schodack, announces not one, but two important Grand Openings: the RISOTTO Cafe at the Spinney, which took place on May 20th, and The Spinney Farmers' Market, opening up on June 1st. RISOTTO Cafe is the brain-child of David Camacho and Joe Sandor, owners of RISOTTO Restaurant, located at 360 Northern Boulevard, in Albany, across from Memorial Hospital. RISOTTO Restaurant is voted Best Mediterranean Food in our area by Capital Region Living Magazine. The RISOTTO Cafe is open on the second floor lobby, at the 2500 Pond View Arts Building, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 2 pm. It showcases selections of the impressive food that RISOTTO Restaurant offers. The Cafe also offers catering services. The new Pond View Farmers' Market will be located in the parking lot of 2500 Pond View. Easy and ample parking is available. More than 22 vendors make up the Pond View Farmers' Market, which will be open each Saturday morning, from 9 am to 1 pm, from June 1st to September 28th. The Saturday June 1st Farmers' Market Grand Opening will be entertained by a prominent area Banjo Trio. Seasoned musicians Bob Altschuler, Tom Thorpe and Steve Karpinski will perform blue grass, country rock and blues from 10 am to 11 am. The public is invited to come and enjoy the music, fun, food and goods for sale. All Farmers' Market visitors who tour The Spinney at Pond View's Model Rental Cottage and Welcome Center will receive a lunch coupon entitling them to a free sandwich and soda, catered by the RISOTTO Cafe at the Spinney. Pond View Farmers' Market offers a community gathering place promoting neighborhood interaction and community spirit. "It is a win-win situation" says Elisabeth Ruthman, the Spinney at Pond View manager."Many of our Spinney residents used to garden in their former homes. Now, they can take a nice walk and get fresh produce every Saturday morning. The community at large gets a unique shopping experience, based on local crafts and produce. Local farmers, artists and vendors get a chance to sell their home-made, hand-picked and self-crafted items. It's healthy, it's convenient, it's local. It all reinforces our feeling of community. There is a new little village in the Town of Schodack". Pond View Farmers' Market welcomes new vendors and seeks a wine and cheese vendor and a fresh flower vendor. There are no fees to vendors. All inquiries should be directed to Mark Bruno, Pond View Farmers' Market manager, by e-mailing him at mbruno@thespinneygroup.com or calling (518) 858-8636.
ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS AT THEYMCA Active Older Adults (AOA) in the YMCA experiences a strong sense of belongingness and a network of friends who provide supportive communities for sustained health and well-being. Through on-going, fun, safe, and engaging programs, activities, and events AOA members increase their self-confidence and sense of achievement while building relationships and celebrating the success and milestones of each older adult within their AOA community. Older adults, individuals 55 and above, are a significant and growing segment of our communities. All AOA benefit from engaging in YMCA activities that enhance connections, decreases a sense of isolation, and i mproves overall well-being. The Y provides many opportunities for health and well-being for all Active Older Adults with programs such as Yoga, low impact aerobics, Water aquatic class. The Y Active Older Adults have the opportunity to be involved in branch community luncheons, arts and craft programs and board game activities as part of social engagement activities for our members and guests. On May 29th the Greenbush YMCA will hold its annual Active Older Adult day. For more information about activities and programs please contact the YMCA at 477-2570 or visit the Capital District YMCA Web site at www.cdymca.org
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D R . J O E L A P I NS NSKI K I , DDS Dear Friends…: I had a few questions this week about Dental Emergencies. Since opening my office 17 years ago, I feel like I’ve seen it all. Dental Emergencies are “unpredictable” & each one comes with its very own story. Because of that, it’s impossible to address all of the variables. I’ve seen toddlers knock out both upper baby teeth, at-work accidents involving heavy equipment to the face, barroom brawls, the bad bagel incident, the bad popcorn incident, ignored dental problems, sledding accidents & baseball bats to the face, and so much more. In many of these cases, the accidents resulted in the loss of all or part of a tooth.
PURRFECT KITTY OF THE MONTH PLEASE ADOPT ME! I’m Woofie, a 7 year old male kitty, and I’m looking for a good home. I have a lot of love and affection to give in return, so it will be a good deal for both of us! I’m quite friendly & I come looking for attention. Also, I’m a very fluffy guy. I have long black hair that I like to have brushed I am considered a “special needs kitty” by our group as I have FIV, which is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. I am friendly with other kitties, but I should only go to a home solo or with other FIV cats. But please don’t let my condition stop you from checking me out! I would so love to have a home! As with all Purrfect Companion kitties, Woofie is up-to-date on routine shots, house trained and neutered or spayed. For more information on Woofie, please contact the following Purrfect Companions’ representative: Maryann at 331-2221 or at kitties.purrfectcompanions@ yahoo.com. Please use this phone number ONLY for adoption purposes! Purrfect Companions is a non-profit, all volunteer rescue organization. We are always looking for good volunteers to help with the kitties or assist at our adoption clinics. If you’d like to donate a little time to these worthy animals, please give us a call at 4638709. Our adoption clinics are held 12:30-4:00 most Saturdays and Sundays at Petco, Northway Mall, Albany NY. Stop by and see some of our other kitties! We may have one that is just “PURRFECT” for you!
Losing or breaking a tooth unexpectedly can be scary. There can be pain, blood or nothing. My advice is to try to remain calm and call your dentist. The office staff will help you with your options. In some cases waiting is fine, in others you’ll be directed to immediate care, either in the office or at the hospital. A few emergency suggestions & reminders: 1. With falls, head trauma, (i.e. baseball bat) after hours injuries, or a lot of bleeding – you should go to the emergency room. Exams & X-rays are vital to assessing the extent of the damage. Sometimes it seems only one tooth was affected yet more is going on. The risks of concussion and other injuries are a concern. Immediate care is imperative. 2. Baby teeth are usually not replaceable. It may not be the image you had of your child’s smile, but the parent is often more traumatized then the child. When it happens, ice the area, use over the counter pain medication in the appropriate doses and call your dentist. 3. For Permanent teeth that come out: Handle them as little as possible. No need to wash it, just drop in water or milk or keep it under your tongue and see a dentist immediately. The sooner the better. Within an hour is best. 4. If your tooth is completely out – and you’re a brave soul – you can try to put it back into the socket. There’s a chance that this will work to save the tooth. 5. Program the dentists’ number into your phone. There’s often an emergency # to help you. I hope this never happens to you. But being prepared can make the best out of a bad situation. Our goal is to help you stay smiling for a lifetime. If you have any additional questions on this topic, ask your dentist, email me at DrJoe@LapinskiDental.com or visit www.ADA.org
Low Level Laser Therapy Healing Animals With Light If you had told me just a few short years ago that the most revolutionary tool in both veterinary medicine and veterinary physical therapy and pain management would be a low level laser, I would have laughed out loud. Yet just yesterday, I came upon an article in the latest newsletter of my veterinary products distributor, extolling the benefits of laser treatment for pets. Articles are also cropping in veterinary journals, dog training club newsletters, and various websites. As laser therapy becomes more common, I believe it’s important for owners to understand how lasers work and what they can do. Low level lasers have been used in Europe on both humans and animals since the early 1970’s. The first studies reporting positive effects on wound healing in rats were reported around 1968 by the Hungarian researcher Andre Mester. These early laser therapists found laser treatments can speed healing time by one half to two thirds, reduce inflammation, provide pain relief, and improve body function in a variety of conditions. Laser treatment is simple and painless. It is similar to holding a flashlight close to the skin and shining the light on it. There is no sensation of pain, nor is there an increase in temperature from the laser. Most treatments take 5-10 minutes per region treated. In simple terms, low level lasers decrease inflammation by improving blood and lymphatic circulation. Lasers stimulate blood vessel dilation and formation of new capillaries. Laser energy also dilates lymphatic vessels. Cellular nutrients and oxygen reach tissues faster, and removal of damaged cells and debris is enhanced. Swelling and edema are decreased. Laser treatment provides pain relief. Lasers stimulate nerve growth and function, and damaged nerves regenerate more quickly with treatment. Laser light also stimulates release of the body’s own pain killing chemicals such as endorphins and enkephalins. It can also stimulate acupuncture and trigger points, providing musculoskeletal pain relief. One of the greatest effects of laser therapy is faster healing. The basis for this effect is at the cellular level, the smallest building block of the body. Laser energy accelerates the metabolism and reproduction rate of cells. These more efficient cells can perform their functions faster, speeding the recovery of tissues such as skin, tendons, muscles, or ligaments. Faster healing means less scar tissue formation. Faster reproduction of cells means wounds fill in more quickly. Virtually any disease process that involves inflammation can be helped with laser therapy. One of the most common applications of laser therapy in veterinary medicine is musculoskeletal disease and injury. The laser is effective in helping injured muscles heal more quickly, as well as improving the function of muscles that have been strained secondary to arthritis, hip dysplasia, or other injury. Dogs recovering from orthopedic surgery benefit from laser treatment, as inflammation and pain are decreased while the circulation improves, speeding up healing. Wounds and incisions heal more quickly when treated with the laser. Nerves regenerate faster with laser stimulation, allowing normal muscle function to return more quickly. Low level laser therapy can easily be integrated into conventional veterinary care. Because treatments are painless and quick, even the most nervous animal can be easily treated. In fact, many animals feel more comfortable after just a few minutes of lasering. Depending on the condition and laser being used, treatments are performed every few days for the first one to two weeks, then at a weekly or biweekly interval as healing progresses. Many dogs are significantly improved in as few as six treatments. Used properly, lasers are very safe, with virtually no side effects. In fact, the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) considers laser therapy to be a "non-significant risk" technology. As more veterinarians and canine professionals have embraced laser therapy, many companies have designed new laser therapy units, with different wavelength, frequency, and wattage options. Together, these factors determine how powerful the laser is, which in turn determines treatment time and efficacy. This is not necessarily a situation where more power is better – remember, high power lasers actually are used in surgery, cutting tissues and sealing blood vessels and lymphatics. It is important that the laser therapist be very knowledgeable about the particular laser being used, and follow suitable treatment protocols. Successful laser treatment in dogs suffering with chronic pain or recovering from surgical procedures is well documented in veterinary journals and news magazines. However, some veterinary laser practitioners have expanded laser use into less obvious problems, such as epilepsy, bowel disease, hypothyroidism, and more. Dr. William Inman of Idaho has pioneered the use of the Erchonia laser in treatment of these disorders and more. This laser is unique in that the therapist can program an infinite number of frequencies into each laser beam, and use two linked laser beams at separate sites of the body. Other companies such as Respond Systems and Companion Therapy Laser are producing easy to use laser units, with preprogrammed treatment protocols. These user-friendly units are popular in busy veterinary hospitals, where they might treat cases ranging from a Rottweiler with cruciate ligament tear to a cat with chronic ear infections to a Dachshund with back problems. As the potential of low level laser therapy to help our dogs becomes more well known, more and more veterinarians are embracing this amazing technology. The ability to treat a variety of conditions non-invasively, without pain or discomfort to the patient, and by actually stimulating the body’s natural functions, is unique among medical methods. It may soon become commonplace for laser treatment to become part of conventional veterinary care. Dr. Laurie S. Coger practices veterinary medicine with a natural focus at Bloomingrove Veterinary Hospital in Rensselaer. She advocates a natural diet and minimal vaccinations for all dogs. More information is available at www.TheWholisticVet. Our Towne Rensselaer County ~ Jennifer Felts~518-380-1279
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OUR TOWNE INTRODUCES ...
Stephen Shea By Jennifer Felts
Our Towne would like to introduce you to Stephen Shea. He is the new Director of Community & Recreation Services for The Town of East Greenbush. Not new to the Town of East Greenbush, he has a long history and should inspire many new graduates. Sometimes that part-time job you have while in school is just the first building block in your career. Read on... Today, Stephen is 23 years old and just recently obtained his MBA from the College of St. Rose. His undergraduate degree is also in business from SUNY Plattsburgh. He started working with the Community & Recreation Department in 2007, as a Camp Counselor, and quickly fell in love with the job. Stephen says “it was rewarding to see the excitement on the kids faces when they came to camp.” After 3 years as a Counselor, he was promoted to Assistant Director of the Summer Camp program. His duties became more managerial and he began to realize that this was something that could turn into a career. In late 2012 , he was offered the position of Director of the entire department. Talk about working your way up! As Director, he looks forward to bringing exciting programing and community events to the residents of East Greenbush. “This job is full of creativity and I look forward working with the Town Board, in the quest to make East Greenbush an even better place to live and work. This community has so many gems and I can’t wait to showcase them.” Sean speaks about his new position with excitement and enthusiasm. In his first few months in the position, he has not only joined the Capital Region Parks and Recreation Association, but was also been asked to sit upon their executive board for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. This is an amazing opportunity for Stephen, and the Town, as it will allow him to network and get new ideas for programming. It will also allow us to showcase the Town of East Greenbush and all it has to offer on a bigger spectrum. Community and Recreation is vital to the growth and development of any town. Stephen points out that East Greenbush is lucky enough still have a department dedicated to this goal, despite all the recent budget cuts within the state. Stephen’s goals are to enhance the community and increase program attendance and park usage. He is VERY open to feedback and is seeking suggestions on how the town of East Greenbush can improve their Communnity & Recreation Programs. Stephen notes, “I’ve been given an amazing opportunity and I will do my best to make the Community and Recreation Department be the best that it can be.” Look for future announcements in Our Towne and on the East Greenbush Town Website for upcoming events, such as Summer Camp, Music in the Park & a Radio Disney Movie Night event in August.
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BY CANDY MARRERO OF KLEEBER INSURANCE SERVICES Health Care Reform is fast approaching making many scratch their heads wondering if this is going to fix the existing pattern of the rising cost of health insurance. I think initially it was put out there sounding like that was the objective. However, with many of the added mandated benefits it will be next to impossible to see lowering costs any time soon.
For those of you who do not know, the mandated “Essential Health Benefits” will be in every plan that is offered by every carrier. These benefits include: •Ambulatory patient services •Emergency services •Hospitalization •Maternity and newborn care •Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment •Prescription drugs •Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices •Laboratory services •Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management •Pediatric services, including oral and vision care Adding these services are a wonderful thing for the states that didn’t have these benefits as an option for people, but will no doubt increase the cost of each plan. However, in our state (NY) all of these services have been included in the base of the plan already, with the exception of PRESCRIPTION which has always been an “optional rider” for us. Making prescription a mandatory part of the base means you get that benefit whether you need the benefit or not. It also limits your options of choice down to the one prescription offering in that plan. This could mean a significant increase in cost as prescription riders have always been a huge driving force in the cost of health insurance. There is still much to examine and evaluate as to how January 1, 2014 is going to look when it arrives, but they have assured us that everything IS going to change on that date. It is difficult to wrap your head around understanding health insurance NOW, but when people are expected to purchase their health insurance ON-LINE through an EXCHANGE, I can only imagine the confusion for EVERYONE. Please continue to read OUR TOWNE MAGAZINE each month for updates on health care reform. Next month I will give some insight on the Penalties that are coming for individuals and large groups. KLEEBER INSURANCE SERVICES WE ARE SMALL “ON PURPOSE”
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It Smells Like Summer
By Daryl Bart
I woke up this morning and it smelled like summer – I know it isn’t actually summer, it’s barely even been spring. We’ve got weeks to go. But there was this distinctive aura in the air that made me think of a time when summer was the penultimate time. When I counted down the days towards it and relished in every single moment of it and dreaded the end of it. These days, in my house, chaos is king…with end of season sports & dance recitals, standardized testing, and the fundraisers…oh my gosh the fundraisers. I have to admit that summer isn’t really on my radar yet. This is such a lovely time of year and I swear to myself each year that I will stop and smell the tulips, or maybe go to the Tulip Festival. Alas, our schedule is full and I’m standing at the gas station, yet again, on my way to a lacrosse tournament. The closest I’ve gotten to thinking about summer is paying for summer camp. Planning the variety of ways my two kids will spend their days when the finals are over and the yearbooks are signed. Camp is a lot of things to a lot of people – it’s a safe place for my kids to spend their summer days while I work, and keep them occupied from the inevitable “I’m Bored” whines that will arrive on June 22nd. But for me Summer Camp is that which movies are made. It is a saga and a romance and a tear jerker, an adventure and a drama and a coming of age storyline. Summer Camp nostalgia dominates my own young life’s memories. My camp wasn’t the kind of camp that is common around here, a week with the scouts or a week at sports, art or drama camp. It was an 8-week adventure in the Catskills where I’d live in a bunk with other kids my age from other places – with counselors from Europe and that went to college. We didn’t see or speak to our parents unless we were in trouble, broke a bone or had lice (yuck). Our communication to the outside world was through hand written letters. In those days all of my school friends were also at camp – so while I never wrote my parents because that was boring – I would write my friends at other lakefront hideaways and hope for tidbits about summer love and, well, basically that’s all I was interested in finding out about.
Sleep away camp was truly like it is depicted in movies – a blend of “Meatballs”, “Parent Trap”, “Camp Rock” & “Moonrise Kingdom”.…bare bones, quirky living with peers in a hidden mountain paradise that probably only glows in hindsight. I didn’t care about the wet clothes or the bats or the daily bunk responsibilities or even being away from home– we were learning to be independent and confident & we would plan for the day we would come back as counselors, or backpack across Europe or go off to college. Camp was the place for dreaming about the future and living in the moment all at the same time. We woke up to bugles and would gather each day at the mess hall flagpole in oversized sweatshirts and too short shorts (some things never change)to hear about the plan for the day. We would go to sleep having done everything we could do to squeeze every bit of action and adventure and sunlight out of the day. We made best friends for life in an instant and that bond is unbreakable – even a generation later. So when I walked outside today – looking down at my phone, hauling the many bags needed for my long day and assessing the calendar of things on my plate – I stopped suddenly – squinting at the crisp bright morning, looked up to the cloudless blue sky and inhaled so deeply – it smelled like flagpole, it smelled like camp…and thought, my kids are so lucky that in just a few days from now, they can start their dreaming. Daryl Bart Dcbart1@gmail.com
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Volunteer Firefighting Tradition Continues in Schodack The first volunteer fire department in America was in Philadelphia in 1736. It was an act of self -preservation after a devastating inferno destroyed a large portion of the city. Benjamin Franklin was credited with the formation of the Union Fire Department in Philadelphia. From it’s humble beginnings, the volunteer fire service took shape across our country. In fact, there wasn’t a paid fire department in America until 1850. Today, over 70 percent of United States fire departments are staffed by volunteers. The Schodack Valley Volunteer Fire Department was formed in 1946 by a group of ambitious farmers and is a thriving organization due in thanks to it’s volunteers. One family that exemplifies the neighbor helping neighbor spirit is the Cassidy family. Family patriarch Lambert Cassidy (known as Bert) joined Schodack Valley in March of 1971. While enjoying a day of snowmobiling with his friends in the Schodack Trail Riders, Bert mentioned how much he loved Schodack and wanted to help his community. His comment was overheard by a neighboring fire chief. South Schodack Fire Chief Duncan promptly brought Bert to the Schodack Valley fire Department to meet it’s chief. Bert signed up, and as they say “the rest is history”. 42 years later Bert is still an active firefighter and holds the positions of Captain of Fire Police and serves an elected position of fire commissioner. Bert loves firefighting and has no plans of retiring any time soon. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in the Cassidy family. Bert’s son, Brian Sr. who is 50 years old fell into the Schodack Valley firefighting tradition at the age of 16. Brian Sr. is an active firefighter and currently holds the position of assistant chief. Brian also is a Certified NYS First Responder. Brian Sr. said it was a natural choice to become a volunteer firefighter. A choice he still is happy he made. As if having two generations of firefighters in the same family isn’t impressive enough, this story on volunteerism gets better. Bert’s grandchildren Brian Jr. and Nicole are also active Schodack Valley firefighters. Young Brian is 23 years old and joined when he was 16 years old. Brian Jr. is an active member and holds the position as lieutenant within the department. He is also a NYS Emergency Technician. Even with time spent volunteering with other organizations, a full time job and attending college Brian enjoys the Schodack Valley tradition of helping others. Nicole Cassidy rounds out the Cassidy firefighting team. At the young age of 20, Nicole has been an active Schodack valley member since 2010. She too has a busy life schedule and jockeys college, a job and volunteer work at a local ambulance. Like her sibling Brian, Nicole is a NYS Emergency Medical Technician. Being female in a once male dominated fire service didn’t hamper her desire to become a firefighter and help others. She loves people, and the joy she gets from helping her neighbors. Pride in their Schodack community and their desire to help others is a Cassidy family tradition. There is no way of telling how long it will continue, but I’ll bet on a forth generation. Thank you to the Cassidy family for serving the community.
If this article inspires you to volunteer your time to your local fire department, go to http://www.fireinyou.org. The East Greenbush Community & Recreation Services Department is seeking testimony to identify our community’s outstanding young citizens between the ages of 11-18, who attend school in The East Greenbush Central School District. These remarkable young individuals deserve recognition for their contribution to the quality of life in our community. They may do so through a single act of kindness or multiple accomplishments throughout the year. We do require that you attach supporting testimony as the nominees will all be recognized individually for their accomplishments. Accomplishments may include, but not limited to: Clubs & Organizations, Extraordinary Projects, Extreme acts of kindness, Community Service, Sports accomplishments or School work. Please limit your nominations to one entry per form. Unfortunately, individuals may not be nominated by a parent or guardian. All entrants will be honored at the annual Spotlight on Youth Ceremony on Wednesday, June 19th at 6:00 pm in the East Greenbush Town Hall Community Room. Light refreshments will be severed.
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Book Gift Cards – many teachers have to buy their own books for the classroom so gift cards help to cover that expense for them.
Q. What did Dad's tie say to his neck? A. Do you mind if I hang around?
Coffee Gift Cards – We’re in a room with 28 loud children every day, need we say more? Target Gift Cards – Hey, many teachers are Moms, too. (This applies for movie ticket certificates, restaurant certificates, and anything that you would appreciate as a gift.) Anything Homemade by the student, especially if they had a nice bond throughout the school year. Notes, photos collages, or a written story were appreciated. Gift Certificate for a local Salon, SPA or Nail Salon. If you have an artist at home, frame one of their masterpieces. My daughter’s teacher is retiring at the end of year so she is going to draw a picture of the teacher’s classroom so she’ll remember it. How about a plant? They last longer than flowers and can be used to lighten up the classroom next year. A box of pretty Thank You Notes. The teachers may want to send a thank you to all of the students for their year end gifts so why not make it easier for them to do so. A movie night package. Regal Gift Cards OR grab a recently released DVD, popcorn and some candy so your teacher can have a fun night at home with their family. Source: ChocolateCakeMoments.com Our Towne Rensselaer County ~ Jennifer Felts~518-380-1279
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Congratulations to the East Greenbush PeeWee & Junior Pop Warner cheerleading teams! They won the spirit award and the pee wee won 5th place and the junior squad won 4th. It was Jam Fest at Six Flags New England on April 28th!!! Great Job!
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DEAR ANGIE, I have children and live in a neighborhood with lots of other kids their age. This is typically great, as my kids can have "play dates" with little effort on my end. The problem is in the summer. We have a pool and I don't want extra kids over to watch swimming. They will just come over and want to swim if it is warm. Any advice on how to handle this without alienating my kids friends and their parents? From: Not a Public Pool Dear Not a Public Pool, I actually grew up in the same situation except I was the kid wanting to swim in my neighbors pool. This is how my neighbor handled it and I always thought what a great idea. She told all of us kids that whenever you see the flag out. Everyone could come and swim. We would wait and wait for that flag to come out. We would ask her kids. "Is the flag coming out today?" but we never bothered her. I will tell you that when we saw that flag we were there in two minutes. Another great idea, if you live in a rural area, set a specific day and time to have an open pool day for your friends and neighbors. It is a great way to get to know the kids in the neighborhood and a great time to enjoy with your friends. From: Angie E-mail felts66@yahoo.com if you have a question for Dear Angie. Your identity will be anonymous.
Full Classes meet weekly for six weeks starting June 17th: Puppy Kindergarten (8 weeks-6 months): Mondays @ 7:00 PM Therapy Dog Prep: Mondays @ 8:15 PM
Three Week Classes: Come Spot Come: Tuesdays @ 7 PM (6/18,6/25 & 7/2) Who’s Walking Who?: Tuesdays @ 7 PM (7/9, 7/16 & 7/23)
Two Hour Workshops: Therapy Dog Prep Workshop: June 20th from 7-9 PM Dancing With Your Dog: June 27th from 7-9 PM Dog Tricks Workshop: July 11th from 7-9 PM Family Manners Workshop: July 25th from 7-9 PM
Classes are held at Bloomingrove Veterinary Hospital Other Classes Available Off Site Call today to register as space is limited! No refunds
wanted: Children ages 8 & up to write a book review. Each month I will publish a book review as a way to encourage our smallest readers & writers! To be considered for this special opportunity, send: ~Your name, age & town or school. ~Name of the book & author ~Summary of book & why you would r e c o m m e n d this book to another young reader. 250 words or less please. Every published critic will receive a $10.00 gift certificate to Good Buy Books! SEND BOOK REVIEWS TO: Jennifer Felts 3 Lynch Ave Castleton, NY 12033 or felts66@yahoo.com
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Flag Retirement June 20th On Thursday evening, June 20th, the Melvin Roads Post 1231 American Legion will hold their formal flag retirement ceremony. This short but solemn gathering is conducted each year to retire faded, worn or torn American flags. This is the only appropriate way to discontinue the use of our stars and stripes. The ritual will begin at 6PM behind the East Greenbush Town Hall on Southern Avenue in Hampton Manor. The public is cordially invited and encouraged to attend. Members of the community who wish to retire their American flags are invited to bring them to the ceremony.
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June Happenings
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SUMMER READING CLUB 2013
Children SRC - “Dig Into Reading” The 2013 Children’s SRC Theme is “Dig Into Reading.” Fun begins with our Summer Reading Kick-Off on Monday, June 24th at 4:00 or 7:00 pm with The Zucchini Brothers. (See inside for SRC registration details.) Kids of all ages can read books to earn prizes, and they can join the annual hunt to find our Children’s Room mascot, Sully, around town! Be sure to check out our website or visit the youth services librarians for details about special events.
AARP Driving Class Monday, June 17: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The library in conjunction with AARP Mature Driving presents this 6-hour classroom course. Many insurance companies give discounts for this class. Please register early as classes are limited to the first 35 adults. The cost of the class is $17.00 per person for materials for AARP members. Please bring your card to the class. Non-members will be charged $19.00. Payment will be taken the day of the class by check made out to AARP. Please bring a bagged lunch. REGISTRATION STARTS MAY 20 FOR JUNE 17 CLASS.
Teen SRC - “Beneath the Surface” The 2013 Teen SRC – “Beneath the Surface” – will begin with our Karaoke mini lock-in on June 28, and will feature weekly Teen SRC events throughout the summer. Teens entering grades 7+ can also sign up to be SRC VolunTeens! (See inside for full details about the Teen SRC andVolunTeen program.) The 2013 SRC fundraiser will have kids and teens in East Greenbush working together to help the library build an Outdoor Community Space – which will be used to relax, read, hold small programs & enjoy the outdoors.We will have a charity BINGO event for kids and a change donation station in front of the Children’s Room. With your help, we hope to raise at least $500 toward the “Outdoor Community Space” in 2013.
Adult SRC - “Groundbreaking Reads” Our adult summer reading program begins Monday, June 24 and runs through the finale on Tuesday, August 20. Pick up a bingo card and get reading! We have some great prizes and theme related programs. Watch for more information at the library or on the website. This year the library is collaborating with the Castleton Public Library on all Summer Reading Clubs! Adults, kids and teens will be able to register and check in for our reading clubs at either location.
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HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAMS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Monday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 20 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the #2 occupation related condition in this country. If you feel numbness or tingling in your hand(s), it may be CTS. Dr. Amy Burelson of East Greenbush Chiropractic will review the possible causes as well as highly effective treatment and management methods.
Latin Moves Every Friday June 21 – July 26 at 10:00 a.m. Join Cori Rowe Delehanty, RN from MVP for a fun workout anyone can do (including beginners) that combines fast and slow Latin rhythms to get your heart pumping. It also tones the body while strengthening your core. Please wear sneakers. Limit of 18. Register for each individual class.
How Connie Got Her Rack Back Saturday, June 29 at 1:00 p.m. REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 8 When a doctor delivers a breast cancer diagnosis, your life has a way of turning upside down. Connie Bramer wrote How Connie Got Her Rack Back to recount her experience with breast cancer. She brings humor to her adventure, along with moments of self-discovery. Connie is now working on her second book and is actively involved in fundraising for cancer research. Copies of her book will be available.
All programs are free and open to the public. Due to limited space, registration is required for all programs, concerts & movies. Call 477- Naturalization Information Session 7476 or visit our webpage and use our online registration. Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. This free program, provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration NewYork State 8-Hour Safe Boating Course Services, is designed for legal permanent residents (green card holders), interested naturalization applicants, and Immigration Saturday, June 1 AND June 8: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. James Keenan, a state-certified instructor, will conduct this course. It service providers/ESL teachers. Topics covered will include: the is required for anyone at least 10 years old, but younger than 18, who naturalization process, naturalization test, and the rights and wishes to operate a motorboat, or anyone at least 14 years old who responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship. Limited to 50 participants. wishes to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) in NYS. There is no Reservations are required. charge for the course, but anyone 18 years of age or older must submit a processing fee of $10 to NYS to receive a permanent safety certificate Free Monthly Movie at 5:30 pm: upon successful completion. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is Wednesday, June 26: Les Miserables required. Registering for the first day also registers for part 2.
June Happenings
East Greenbush Community Library www.eastgreenbushlibrary.com~ 477-7476
EVENTS FOR CHILDREN: DROP IN PROGRAMS: Dig Into Reading Crafts! Friday, June 21: 10:00 am – noon Celebrate the beginning of summer with crafts and enjoy a worms-and-dirt snack! The crafts will be used to decorate the Children’s Room for our Summer Reading Club. Family Storytimes @ 10:00 OR 11:00 am Wednesdays, June 26 – August 14 Pajama Time @ 7:00 pm Thursdays, June 27 – August 1 Week 1 of SRC: REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR *Residents: Monday, June 17, *Non-residents: Friday, June 21 Zucchini Brothers Concert! (all ages) Monday, June 24 @ 4:00 OR 7:00 pm Join us for a fun family concert with the Zucchini Brothers! We would like to thankWellCare Health Plans for their support of our Summer Reading kick-off event. Book Bingo (ages 6+) Thursday, June 27 @ 2:00 pm Help us raise money for the Library’s new outdoor community space. Donate $2 as you enter and play book bingo to win cool prizes! LEGO Club (ages 5+) Friday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm Use the library’s Lego collection to build cool creations. EVENTS FOR TEENS:
THE FRIENDS OF THE KINDERHOOK MEMORIAL LIBRARY ANNUAL JUNE BOOK SALE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH, FROM 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. UNDER THE TENTS ON THE LIBRARY LAWN. BUYERS MAY RETURN ON SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH FOR SPECIAL BARGAINS FROM 11A.M.TO 2 P.M. THE LIBRARY IS LOCATED AT 18 HUDSON STREET, KINDERHOOK, NY. PRICES UNDER THE TENT FOR ADULT BOOKS WILL BE $2 FOR HARD COVER, $1 FOR A PAPERBACK; YOUNG ADULT, EASY READER AND CHAPTER BOOKS $1 FOR HARD COVER, $.50 FOR SOFT; CHILDREN’S SOFT COVER PICTURE BOOKS $.25. THE FRIENDS’ BOOK SHOP, LOCATED JUST A FEW STEPS AWAY FROM THE TENT SALE AT THE FEED AND SEED BUILDING, WILL ALSO BE OPEN ON SATURDAY FROM 9AM UNTIL NOON. RUNNER’S WILL BE IN TOWN FOR THE ANNUAL OK 5K RACE AND A FREE BOOK IS AVAILABLE FOR EACH YOUNG RUNNER IN THE OK READING RAMBLE WHICH FINISHES AT THE LIBRARY WHERE A SEPARATE TENT WILL HOUSE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT READERS.
THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WILL HOST A MEMBER APPRECIATION PREVIEW PARTY ON FRIDAY EVENING JUNE 7TH FROM 5 TO 7 PM. WINE AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED. CHILDREN’S BOOKS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE PREVIEW. NEW MEMBERS OF THE FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO JOIN, ATTEND THE PARTY, AND ENJOY A DISCOUNT ON PURCHASES. THE KINDERHOOK MEMORIAL LIBRARY SERVES THE TOWNS OF KINDERHOOK AND STUYVESANT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE KINDERHOOK MEMORIAL LIBRARY WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.OKLIBRARY. ORG
SRCVolunTeen Training (for students entering grades 7+ in the fall)
*You must attend ONE of these training sessions to be a SummerVolunTeen. *You DO NOT need to pre-register in order to attend a training session. * AllVolunTeens will be required to join the Teen Summer Reading Club * THE DOORSWILL BE LOCKED BEFOREWE START, so show up ON TIME! Thursday, June 6 @ 3:30pm, Saturday, June 8 @ 3:30pm Monday, June 10 @ 3:30pm,Wednesday, June 12 @ 7:00pm For more information or to print an application, click the “VolunTeen” button on http://eastgreenbushlibrary.org/teens
Teen SRC Karaoke Kick-Off
Friday, June 28th from 5:30-9:30pm Help us kick-off the Teen SRC with a night of food, fun, and rocking out with your friends – plus Chrissie’s “must sing” karaoke raffle! REGISTER IN ADVANCE in the Children’s Room along with your parent/guardian beginning June 1st. Registration closes @ 9pm on 6/27 (or when all spaces are filled).
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American Red Cross Babysitting Class
Tuesday, June 25; 9:00am - 5:00pm REGISTRATION CLOSES @ 9:00 PM ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18! Earn a Red Cross Babysitting Certificate. $70/person fee is required at PREREGISTRATION. No phone or e-mail registrations accepted. Boys & girls ages 11+ welcome.
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15th Annual OK 5k Road Race Saturday, June 8, 2013. 9:00 AM- Register NOW! 2013 USATF Adirondack Grand Prix Road Race Certified 5k Course - Chip Timed Age Groups include 10 and under, 10-14 thru 70-74, 75-79 and 80+ (OK 5k); 4-12 (OK 1Mile Run) For More Information: http://www.ok5krace.org or email to mailto:ok5krace@hotmail.com Register Online at: http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=17543 MODEL TRAIN SALE AT THE METHODIST CHURCH MEETING HOUSE, 40 CHURCH STREET, NASSAU, NY 12123 SAT.6/8 8AM-3PM. LARGE NUMBER OF MOSTLY HO- ATHEARN-ROUNDHOUSE-BACHMANN AND OTHERS. INDIVIDUAL LOCOMOTIVES, CARS AND COMPLETE SETS, BOOKS, VIDEOS AND MODELING TOOLS. QUESTION, CALL (518)466-2185.
SUNDAY, JUNE 09, 2013 10:00 A.M. Goff Middle School, Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush. The Run for Help in memory of Liza Ellen Warner and Nikki L. Hart is a community 5K race/ walk against domestic violence.Youth events start at 9:30, 5k is at 10:00am The run is sponsored by Family and Friends of Liza EllenWarner Association, Inc. Founded by Liza's mother, Martha Lasher-Warner. All proceeds from the event benefit The Nikki Hart Children's Memorial Fund and Unity House's DomesticViolence Services Program.Youth Mile and a Kids 50Yard Dash! (kids races- day of registration only and no charge.)Sign up on-line at: www. active.com Application Fee: $17 for pre-registration prior to June 4th, or $20 day of race.The Run for Help and Family and Friends of Liza EllenWarner Association, Inc. are not affiliated in any way with Liza's Legacy Foundation. For additional information, please call Unity House at PH (518) 274-2607.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH 10-4 Wood & Craft Show, Saturday June 15th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Gallery @ Capital Sawmill, 4119 US Route 20, Nassau, 12123. There will beWood Turning, Chainsaw & Hand Carving, Blacksmith, Milling, Pottery and Jewelry Making Demonstrations. SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2013
River Street Festival
River Street Festival is anchored by 100 juried artisan craft vendors alongside the wonderful unique shops of River Street.Two stages of live music all day along with a dedicated children''s stage with magicians, musicians and performers throughout the day. DOWNTOWN TROY RIVER STREET GO TO HTTP://WWW.DOWNTOWNTROY.ORG SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2013, 3:30 – 5:30PM Father’s Day 5k Run 3kWalk and Kids Fun Run, Greenbush AreaYMCA, 20 CommunityWay, East Greenbush NY 12061 Celebrate Father's Day by keeping the family healthy and happy by participating in our 5k Run, 3kWalk, or Kids Fun Runs.. $10.00 for members & non-members. All are welcome! For more information, call: tbaileyyavonditte@cdymca.org or call477-2570
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A summer picnic is planned for Saturday, July 13, 2013 for the Maple Hill Alumni who graduated from 1960-1969. The picnic will be at the Schodack Island State Park on Route 9J in Castleton. The cost is $15.00 per person. Bring your own beverages and a dish to share. Picnic to begin at 4:00pm. Registration deadline is July 1, 2013. Please call 518-526-6611 or e-mail: mhhs1965@nycap.rr.com for registration form. In addition, a cash bar social gatherng is planned for the evening of July 12 at the Castleton Village Inn.
TOWN OF EAST GREENBUSH SUMMER CAMP 2013 The community & Recreation services Department is pleased to announce the return of Summer Day Camp for 2013. Day Camp runs from July 8thAugust 16th, Monday-Friday 9am-3pm and is broken up into two (2)Three week sessions. Camp is limited to 200 children per session so sign up today to secure your spot! Call The Department of Community & Recreation Services with any questions at 477-4194.
ON-GOING EVENTS AROUND OUR TOWNE TUESDAY T.O.P.S. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly: Low Cost, Self-Help Support group for weight loss. Meeting every Tuesday at the Rensselaer Library at 676 East Street. Weigh in at 5:45 & Meeting from 6:00-7:00.
WEDNESDAY CAFÉ THEO SPIRIT CIRCLE -- ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 583 CARNEY ROAD, CASTLETON FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BE PART OF A SPIRITUAL GATHERING, BUT DON’T NECESSARILY FEEL COMFORTABLE ASCRIBING TO THE RELIGIOUS OPTIONS AVAILABLE. ALSO FOR THOSE OF A PROGRESSIVE INTERFAITH NATURE IN THEIR CURRENT SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS PRACTICE. WE VALUE PEACELOVING FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE AND QUESTIONING. HELP GROW THIS CIRCLE OF PEACE WITH INTERFAITH DISCUSSION, SPIRITUAL MUSIC, PRAYER AND MEDITATION, AND TIME FOR FELLOWSHIP. WE MEET EVERY SECOND, FOURTH AND FIFTH WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30 P.M. OPEN TO ADULTS AND OLDER TEENS. RSVP AND QUESTIONS: 518-931-4072 STORY TIME, NASSAU FREE LIBRARY 10:30-11:30 AM
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My neighbor John and I get into the same discussion every year around this time. We debate the necessity of landscape fabric as an integral part of his home environment. You see he is a BIG fan of it; he thinks that it helps keep the spread of weeds in his landscaping to a minimum. As a landscape professional, I know it’s a useful tool in and homeowner’s landscaping; but has it’s place depending on the situation. So, actually he is half right and half wrong. When it comes to landscaping, weeds are inevitable. They are going to make it into our areas no matter what we do. Why? First, the weed seeds blow around and have to land somewhere. Secondly, when we mow our lawns, it propels the weed seeds, and grass clippings, right to where we don’t want them. Since we can’t fight Mother Nature, we should work with her instead. The theory behind landscape fabric is to cover what was once there and keep unwanted weeds or grass from growing into our gardens and landscaping. This is true to a point. If you properly prepare your landscape bed and remove all weeds at the root, and then apply a generous (2-3”) layer of quality mulch, you should be fine. There shouldn’t be anything growing from UNDER the surface anymore. Of course, there may be occasional small, random growth that can be simply removed during your weekly lawn & garden maintenance. Right about now, most people say, “so why not use the fabric as an added protection?” My answer is it can’t hurt. But, most of us are very busy and we don’t weed as often as we should. When this happens, the roots get longer and stronger and tend to root INTO the fabric. Your easy removal has now become a more difficult chore. My advanced theory is that over time the fabric will get clogged. When this happens, it actually prevents the water from getting to the plant roots, stunting growth and drying out your plants. Now, back to my friend John. I did say he was half right. John also uses crushed stone and river rock as part of his landscaping. In this case, the landscaping fabric or and other barrier protection is a good idea since there is a greater chance of the random growth from underneath. It will also help to keep your stone from disappearing into the soil below the stone layer. So what’s the answer. IF you are using stone, consider using a landscaping fabric. If you are using mulch, you are better off without it. The weeks are inevitable, so make it as simple as possible to remove them. Remember, it is important to have 2-3” of quality mulch, This will choke out any growth from below as well as give you easy removal for any weeds that do germinate from the environment (that are blown around). So, John... Thanks for providing this months topic. Perhaps I will send you a copy of this article each Spring. We can better use our time to pick weeks.
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When you decide to sell your home, one of the most important decisions you will make is your initial listing price. Certainly, you want to get as much for your home as buyers may be willing to pay. However, when determining the price, don't make the mistake of overpricing. It is an understandable mistake, but one that could prove costly if it slows down the sale and/or makes other homes look like a good value by comparison. One trap many sellers fall into when deciding a price is basing it on emotion. After all, your home has been special to you and your family. You have made changes and improvements over the years. However, ask yourself: how important are those changes to a potential buyer? How up-to-date are the improvements? It is easy to think your home is worth more than your neighbor's or more than the current market may support. Nevertheless, if you overprice your home, buyers will probably compare your home to other homes within the same price range and walk away disappointed. Some of those other homes may have more amenities or be in better condition. At the same time, you may eliminate potential buyers who are shopping for homes priced in the range of your home's true market value. Another challenge of overpricing is less initial traffic and diminished interest. Generally, a home receives the most activity during the first weeks on the market. If your home is priced much higher than similar homes in your market, it may discourage potential buyers who believe they can get a better value somewhere else. In addition, the longer your home stays on the market, the more buyers may begin to reason that there is something wrong with the property. If you overprice your home with a thought of using a "price high then drop" strategy, you run into the same risk of buyers believing that something is wrong with the property--or that you are desperate to sell. Eventually the property may sell, but at how much of a loss--especially if you have purchased another residence and now have to cover two mortgages and pay ongoing expenses? Overpricing can also result in fewer offers. For various reasons, buyers may feel uncomfortable submitting a low bid when there is a considerable difference between the market value and selling price. If you were to receive a bid at an inflated price, your buyer may face financing problems, because an overpriced house will not appraise for the selling price. What can you do to ensure you are not overpricing your home? Stick to the facts. Consult with a real estate professional who can help you determine true market value based on a comparable market analysis or you may want to hire a real estate appraiser for an objective unbiased estimate. The key is to work with your real estate professional to price right and create a strategic marketing
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Several times a day I find myself wondering if my grandmother is rolling over in her grave. I say things to people that would have made her consider washing my mouth out with soap. “Your cat needs a dental” or “this dog should be on heartworm preventative”.” WHAT?! She would say that there are children in this very county who don’t eat regular meals . The popularity of her point of view is less widespread and fading with subsequent generations. Her pets were in the barn. What just happened? Am I more enlightened? This struggle between our worlds sometimes influences my medical behavior. I’m less apt to strongly push preventative medicine to people who cannot afford much. I feel guilty and kind of uncomfortable when I tell a senior that her dog has bad teeth and needs a dental procedure. If she decides to get the mouth fixed I feel guilty that she has made such a financial sacrifice. If she decides not to do the dental then she feels guilty. No win. I’ve heard myself say, “The good news is that it’s just a fatty tumor and not some scary kind of cancer. It’ll grow, but probably really slowly—if it speeds up, we’ll remove it.” And do you remember nodding? Seemed like the rational approach. I’ve said some variant of the above sentence at least a few thousand times to people. Usually everything goes as planned and the tumor doesn’t get much bigger or some other calamity befalls the patient before it gets out of hand. Then there’s Seymour the lab. I saw Seymour yesterday and he is getting old. He’s always been healthy—just a few fatty tumors. Over the past 2 years I’ve watched him decline with arthritis and lately his heart needs a little help to work adequately. Now his folks have brought him in to talk about the viability of surgery to remove the benign tumor that I recommended we remove 4 years ago when it was smaller and he was younger. Each year we discussed it—each year we decided it was not impacting him severely enough to mandate surgery. Now it is—now he can barely walk. Seymour is 13 years old, has moderate congestive heart failure, probable pulmonary hypertension, and is just a poor surgical candidate altogether. But he can barely walk…while the surgery would be difficult there is also the cost to consider. If I’d removed the tumor 4 years ago they would have spent several hundred dollars—now we’re assessing an intense surgery. Forget the money…what about recovery? He would have bounced back from a ¼ pound tumor much more rapidly than the current 3 pounder. Size matters. So we agree that in his current condition, Seymour is not surgical…then Peter looks at me and asks, “why didn’t I just tell you to remove it a long time ago, Doc?” Maybe I didn’t take the time to forcast this possible outcome. Maybe I didn’t articulate well. I’m a hero for calming your cancer fears about the benign tumor you just noticed on your pet--and for saving you money--but I sure wish I had been comfortable enough to push for removing the tumor and doing a dental cleaning at the same time—like 4 years ago. David Stone, DVM
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