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Yoga is held in a beautiful chapel @ McKownville United Methodist Church 1565 Western Ave., Guilderland, NY

Class schedule: Tuesday 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM Wednesday 5:30 PM

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Sunday Concert Series: GCSD High School Chamber Choir and Chamber Strings

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AARP TaxAide Preparation

Monday

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FLOSS Computer Club

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Talking with Your Doctor

Feeling Stuck in a DeadEnd Job?

5:30 PM

6:00 PM

10:30 AM 3 Little Birds: Music & Movement

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10:00 AM Drop-in Knit & Stitch

Spring into Organization: With Jordana Turcotte

3:30 PM 6:30 PM

eBook Office Hours eBook Office Hours

2:00 PM 6:00 PM

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Create Documents in Google Drive

11:00 AM Read & Play

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11:00 AM Read & Play

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GPL Pops-Up @ Crossgates!

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Public Presentation on the Library’s 2018-2019 Budget Board of Trustees’ Business Meeting

TimeOut (for Parents!)

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Photo Forum

7:00 PM

GPL Sprouts: Metamorphosis Pinterest Wins! Spring Wreath Edition

3:30 PM 7:00 PM

10:30 AM Preschool Drop-in Storytime

Guilderland Library Foundation, Directors’ Meeting

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Making Collages

6:30 PM

10:30 AM Third Thursday YogaInspired Storytime for Preschoolers

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Saturday Stories: In the Jungle

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11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Escape from the Upside Down: A Stranger Things Themed Escape Room

10:00 AM GPL Pops-Up @ Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA!

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10:30 AM So, What’s a Coral Reef?

10:00 AM Bird Language: Understanding and Interpreting Bird Calls

10:00 AM BETTER BOOKS SALE

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AARP TaxAide Preparation

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Friday Family Film: “My Little Pony: The Movie”

Maple Sugaring

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11:00 AM 3 Little Birds: Baby Bounce

Downsizing for Seniors 2:00 PM Great Books Discussion 6:30 PM Group: “Collected Fiction of Jorge Luis Borges”

10:30 AM Preschool Drop-in Storytime

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Little Lego Teen Tech Volunteers

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10:30 AM 3 Little Birds: Music & Movement

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Toddler Time: Drop-in Storytime Drop-in Knit & Stitch

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FINAL Night! STEAM Fair!

12:00 PM 3:30 PM 5:30 PM

10:30 AM

10:00 AM Drop-in Knit & Stitch

6:30 PM

10:30 AM 3 Little Birds: Music & Movement

10:00 AM Drop-in Knit & Stitch

Housing Options 17 for Older Adults Toddler Time: Drop-in Storytime Drop-in Knit & Stitch Teen Tech Volunteers Start Your Journey to Better Health: A CDPHP Program “Danny Doodles: Book Party”

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Night Owls Discussion Group: “Lost City of the Monkey God”

7:30 PM

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eBook Office Hours

6:00 PM

Teen Tech Volunteers YA Novelist, Andrea Buchanan

3:30 PM

Family STEAM Nights

6:30 PM

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Drop-in Genealogy with Lisa Dougherty

6:00 PM

Little Lego

3:30 PM

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Read to GPL’s Furry Friends

All Ages Drop-in Lego Build!

Winter is “Driving” me Crazy!

Fruit & Veggie Sculptures with Honest Weight Food Co-op

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Toddler Time: Drop-in Storytime

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Could You Survive a Hurricane?!

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Teen Tech Volunteers

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GCSD Elementary Schools’ Art Reception

3:30 PM

12:00 PM Drop-in Knit & Stitch

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notes from the SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE 5209 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 356-1980 • www.townofguilderland.org Guilderland, NY - With spring hopefully arriving soon, Town parks and facilities are being readied for your enjoyment. The Town’s 2018 Summer Day Camp and Activity Camp Brochure will soon arrive in your child’s “backpack mail” and will also be available for pickup at Town Hall, the Guilderland and Altamont Libraries, and the Parks & Recreation Department’s office at 181 Route 146 (across from Tawasentha Park). The brochure provides information about more than 120 programs including sporting activities, swimming and swim lessons, day camps, hobbies, and fitness programs. The brochure also lists day trips, and cultural, historical and special events.

These programs are taught and led by talented instructors who are eager to share their expertise and enthusiasm. You can register for programs and events at www.guilderlandrec.com or at the Park’s office.

twenty-seven holes of championship-level golf and practice facilities. The golf course’s website (www.westernturnpike.com) has been redesigned to allow for online reservation of tee times. For more information about joining a league, scheduling an outing or becoming a member, please visit the website or call the Pro Shop at (518) 456-0786. You are also invited to dine at The Clubhouse which is managed by the Mallozzi’s Family of Restaurants (518) 456-1803.

We also invite you to enjoy recent improvements at Tawasentha Park including the new pool house with expanded facilities, private showers, snack bar, and cabana and free WiFi. There is also the newly renovated Chalet building near the playground which provides covered space for activities and newly installed convenient restroom facilities.

Pavilion rental dates are still available; if you wish to rent a pavilion you can contact the Parks & Recreation Department for availability by calling (518) 456-3150.

seeds. Orders are first come, first served and must be placed by April 6th, with delivery for nominal charge or free pick-up on April 27th from 8am-6pm and April 28th from 8am11am at the Albany County SWCD’s facility at 14 Martin Drive in Voorheesville. The spring fish sale order deadline is Friday, May 11th. Various species are available, including largemouth bass, channel catfish, rainbow trout, fathead minnow and triploid grass carp.

Please note that stocking your pond requires a Farm Fish Pond License. The pick-up for fish order is Friday, May 18th at the County’s Martin Drive facility. You will receive an email with a time slot for your pick-up. Order forms for both the tree and shrub sales and fish sale can be downloaded at the Park & Recreation Department’s page on the Town website and at the County’s website (www.albanycounty.com/swcd).

Residents are encouraged to pick-up a free vehicle sticker by bringing your vehicle registration to the Parks’ office, Town Hall or the Transfer Station.

The Town’s Western Turnpike Golf Course will soon open for the 2018 season with

The Albany County Soil & Water Conservation District is again offering its annual tree and shrub program and spring fish sale. You can purchase a variety of bare root seedlings and transplants, including apple trees, arborvitae, lilac, plum, raspberry, winterberry and dozens of other types. You can also order tree tubes and guards, rain barrels, compost, woodchips, and wildflower

Peter G. Barber - Town Supervisor The Town will soon announce the day and time for the first of two Household Hazardous Waste Days. In the past two years, the event has set records for both the number of participants and the amount of disposed materials. We will let you know as soon as the date is set, likely in May, and when you can pick-up free resident’s passes. Please take the time to review the list of acceptable items at the Transfer Station’s page on the Town website or by calling the Transfer Station at (518) 861-6776.

The Town has started the process for reevaluating all properties by retaining an expert appraisal firm with a targeted completion date in time for the 2019 tax rolls.

We will provide periodic updates and detailed explanations for each stage in the lengthy process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Town Assessor at (518) 356-1980.

Thank you for taking time to read these notes.

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at (518) 356-1980.

Peter G. Barber Town of Guilderland Supervisor

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CHARTING YOUR COURSE BY

DOUGLAS BAUER

Guilderland, NY - Chinese philosopher Laozi noted that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Well-seasoned travelers will hasten to add that having the he final destination and route in mind also contribute to a journey’s success. Individuals and couples would be well-advised to take the first step on their financial journey - enter the Financial Plan!

A financial plan in its most basic form typically tries to answer the question, “Can I retire?” More specifically, a plan will try to project what level of income can be available at a given retirement age, based on several assumptions such as savings rate, investment returns, inflation, etc. However, a financial plan can and should go well beyond retirement planning to address several important questions, such as: • • • • • • • • • •

Are we paying unnecessary income taxes or capital gains taxes?

How will I pay for the costs associated with higher learning?

How should our investment portfolio be designed to best align with our goals and objectives?

What do we want to happen to our assets if we pass away, and what’s the best way to accomplish this?

How can I best gift assets to charitable organizations that are important to me?

Should we be concerned about estate taxes even though we’re not worth millions of dollars?

Am I taking full advantage of any benefits available from my employer?

Are we properly using debt to leverage our personal balance sheet?

Are there any opportunities to reduce our fixed expenses?

Do we have proper insurance coverage in place to protect our lives, health, income, assets, etc.?

A well-designed financial plan will address each of the above issues, and provide an action plan for any adjustments that should be made to your current situation. A comprehensive financial planner will not only prescribe solutions, but will also work with you to implement any required courses of action. Being well-informed is not sufficient – e.g. knowing that diet and exercise are the keys to physical health is not enough without actually eating healthy and starting an exercise regimen. Likewise, knowing the proper financial steps to take is not enough without actually making positive changes!

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Douglas J. Bauer, President and CEO of AllSquare Wealth, began his career in the financial services industry in 1975 and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) practitioner. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the direction of the firm, client development, and the servicing of existing client relationships.

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THE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN

by Leyla A. Kiosse Guilderland, NY - Under New York law,

the mother, for example, has a greater right

is especially important when a Court is

there are two components to custody:

to custody of the children than the father.

determining whether “joint” legal custody is

legal custody and physical custody. “Legal

If there is no Court Order concerning

appropriate.

custody” is about the right to make

custody, then either parent has a right to

decisions regarding a child’s welfare (e.g. the

keep the child with him/her.

When custody is an issue for the Court to determine, the Court will (almost always)

health, education, and religious upbringing of a child). “Physical custody” is about where the child will live. When one parent has “primary” physical custody, it means that the child lives with that parent the majority of the time. When parents have “joint” legal custody, it means that each parent has an equal right to make decisions

When a Court is asked to make a custody

assign an attorney to represent the child’s

determination (whether legal or physical

interests. The job of the “attorney for the

custody), the Court must make its decision

child” (with a few exceptions) is to advocate

based upon “the best interest of the child,

for what the child wants. People sometimes

and what will best promote [the child’s]

presume that this means that the child’s

welfare and happiness.” N.Y.D.R.L.

preference to live with one parent or the

Section 70(a).

other will control the Court’s decision.

That presumption is false. While it is

affecting the child. It is important to

When deciding the “the best interest of the

understand the difference between these

child,” the Court will look at a multitude of

two components; just because one parent

factors; for example, the Court can consider

has “primary” physical custody does not

the home environment of each parent, the

mean he will also have “primary” legal

work schedules of each parent, the level of

Although single parenthood has become

custody.

involvement each parent has had with the

more common, it is important to remember

child, the child’s relationship with each

that another person had to be involved in

parent, whether either parent nurtures the

creating the child and the law gives that

child’s relationship with the other parent or

person certain rights (and responsibilities),

extended family members. The ability of

regardless of what your preference may be

the parents to communicate effectively and

or the status of your relationship with the

cooperate in making parenting decisions

other parent.

The marital status of the parents is not a factor for determining custody. As long as paternity has been established, New York treats each parent the same for purposes of determining custody. In other words, there is no presumption in New York that

true that a Court can consider a child’s preference the Court is not bound by what the child wants.

from TABAK & KIOSSE, LLP

100 Great Oaks Boulevard, Suite 122, Albany • (518) 464-4095 www.tklawllp.com 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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WE RECENTLY ADDED FIVE CORD-CUTTING DEVICES TO OUR LIBRARY OF THINGS! Guilderland, NY - What is a Library of Things, you might ask? Well, it is a collection of nontraditional library materials you can borrow and use, without having to buy them.

These days, you can read about the emerging “sharing economy.” This is where people band together to purchase and share things that they need or want, but don’t necessarily need to own.

There are car-sharing programs, bike-sharing programs, and many more examples.

The sharing economy actually started a couple of hundred years ago—with public libraries! In the 19th century, when the only entertainment and information medium was books, libraries got started by using public funds to purchase books that the community could share.

These are just a few of the “Cord Cutting” items you can borrow from GPL’s “Library of Things.”

Ours is among the leading Capital Region libraries growing and changing to meet the needs of our communities through sharing programs, such as our Library of Things. You can see our full Library of Things online here: https:// guilderlandlibrary.org/library-of-things/.

Most people, of course, would like access to more than just 12 channels, and more approaches than just local. (In our household, for example, we like HGTV, CNN, and various sports channels.)

That’s where our next round of streaming devices comes in.

We’ll get to the full spectrum of items in a moment, but let’s start with those cord-cutting devices. As you know, many people are finding that cable television is really expensive, and not necessarily the most efficient or user-friendly way to get entertainment through their television.

The cord-cutting approach is simple, and there are many ways to get out from under free from that huge monthly bill, so we thought that if we pulled together the most prominent devices in our library, you could take them home and try them before you buy.

We have Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku devices you can check out. Simply plug them into the HDMI port on your TV, and see how they work. This approach is generally cheaper than subscribing to a bundle of hundreds of channels you are not necessarily interested in for a fat monthly fee. And what’s even better is that your favorite shows are on when you want them to be, rather than when a network chooses to show them. Check out these devices and see if cord cutting is right for you.

We recommend starting with an HD TV antenna. Borrow one of these, attach it to the “Antenna In” jack on the back of your TV, and disconnect your cable. Then do a channel scan, and you’ll likely get a list of 12 - 15 TV stations, particularly local channels, which your TV can access simply with this antenna, rather than cable.

The antennas we are circulating only cost $6 at the store, but our hope is that people who might not try this via a purchase will try it through the library. Our website also includes a helpful link to a site where you can enter your zip code, and find out what channels are likely available “over the air” with the aid of an HD TV antenna.

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Our broader Library of Things includes four more categories: “Gadgets,” “Home and Hobby,” “Kits,” and “Games.” Each of these is easily found on our website.

Gadgets include virtual reality headsets, Echo Dots, GoPro cameras, Wi-Fi hotspots, and portable battery packs for electronic devices.

Going on a trip? Check out a Wi-Fi hotspot and/or a portable battery pack, so you don’t run out of power.

Home and Hobby includes our oldest “thing,” fishing rods. They come all strung and loaded, so you can check out a few, buy some bait, and go fishing. You can even buy your fishing license here! Other items in Home and Hobby

include cake pans, cookie cutters, folding tables for parties, holidays or garage sales, and helpful electronic devices such an automotive code reader, which can help you figure out what it means when a warning light comes on. There’s also the Kill-A-Watt, which measures energy use in home appliances, and helps you determine when it would be cost-effective to replace them with newer models.

Kits include the popular “Birthday in a Backpack” Kit, which helps busy parents hold a thematic birthday party by including fun items that basically set up the party for you—choose Pirates, Princesses, Dinosaurs, Space, and many other themes. There are also themed storytime kits perfect for educators, nursery schools, and babysitters to use. And our friends at Western Turnpike Rescue Squad have put together two CPR kits, which help you learn the basics of this life-saving technique.

We also have games, including more than 30 family board games, and lawn games including Giant Jenga, Kadima, Cornhole, and KanJam. Come on in and check out our ever-growing Library of Things! They are ready for you to borrow in a display next to the Information Desk.

Regards, Tim Timothy Wiles, Director Guilderland Public Library

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Rise and Shine By: Dr. Amanda Boccio Guilderland, NY -Are you one of the millions of Americans who have trouble sleeping a few nights a week or more? A healthy amount of sleep is essential for our optimal physical and mental wellbeing. It improves alertness, productivity, and the ability to heal and recover. In general, adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night; but requirements do vary based on age, lifestyle and health. If you are feeling less than your best due to poor sleep habits, consider making changes to your nighttime routine. Follow these suggestions to improve your sleep hygiene practices: 1. Limit napping: When you take naps longer than 30 minutes, particularly in the afternoon, it decreases the amount of sleep you need at night. This is because our bodies require a certain amount of sleep within a 24 hours period, but no more. It may also make it hard to fall asleep fast, because napping diminishes “sleep debt” required for ease of sleep onset.

2. Establish a consistent bedtime routine.

Ideally, you should go to bed and wake up at the same time (plus or minus 20 minutes) every day, even on weekends and on vacations. An hour before bedtime, turn off the mind stimulating electronic devices. Don’t watch TV in bed, instead, read in a chair, meditate, or

take a shower or bath. An Epsom salt soak helps ease muscle tension and achy joints, and may help melt away stressors from the day.

3. Create an optimal sleeping environment.

Your bedroom should be dark, quiet, and a cool, comfortable temperaturebetween 60-67 degrees is ideal. Turn off bright lights and the TV. If you are a “clock watcher”, make sure the clock is out of sight. Consider background “white noise” like a humidifier or fan.

Lastly, (as hard as it may be) if your pets disturb your sleep, do not allow them on the bed.

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6. Get regular exercise: 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per day has shown to significantly improve sleep quality. In general, strenuous workouts should be avoided in the evening and close to bedtime because endorphins released during intense exercise may cause difficultly initiating sleep. Exercise at any time of the day that works best for you, but never at the expense of your sleep. Quality sleep is required to help you heal, recover, and get the most out of your exercise training.

Optimize your sleep hygiene practices and wake rested and ready to conquer the day, every day! As always, if you have questions about this article, we are here to help. Our consultations are always free.

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In February, my staff and I had the pleasure of talking to more than 100 kids at local elementary schools for Dental Health Month. During our visits we had the opportunity to talk to the kids about what they may encounter during their first visit, how to brush properly and selecting nutritious food choices. Since my visit I’ve had several parents call asking me about healthy snacks for their children so I thought I would share with you some of my thoughts.

Healthy snacks benefit not only children’s teeth but also their overall health, building strong bones and muscles.

Snacks are really important for small children because they are a substantial part of their diet simply because they don’t sit down to three regular meals a day. They eat more often, usually snacking throughout the day, so that makes it even more important to snack healthy.

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As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your childs dental care, please give my office a call at (518) 356-5635. Remember to brush and floss after enjoying your Easter treats!

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Guilderland Martial Arts students receive their Black Belts!

As usual, I dedicate our article space to our wonderfully excellent students that have just received their Black Belts! In our group picture below from left to right in the first row, 1st degrees: Michael Buttridge, Nicholas Lynch, Eli D’Allaird, Evan DeFrancisco, Liam Yerdon, Andrew Mullin, Caeben Dady, and Luke Novak. Top row left to right: 2nd degree Maddie Swan, third degrees Ben Rosa and Michelle Stafford, second degree Dilni Pathirana, and 6th degree Master Rice.

All of us have waited many months for our certificates to arrive from Korea and all of us celebrated with our families. A student’s family plays the biggest and most important role in their achievement of a Black Belt.

This is why I shared tea with my family and my new belt was tied by my family. We continued this theme and all students shared tea with their families, had their new belts tied by and received their certificates from their family. Becoming a blackbelt takes years of mental, physical and character achievement. These students have been practicing for 4 to 8 years and it took me many more to reach 6th degree. None of my achievement would have been possible without my family, each of whom is a blackbelt. I am grateful for the time we have been able to spend together as a family training and competing.

Good luck to all of our new Black Belts and their families as they continue their journey as martial artists.

GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS 2563 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 690-1269 www.guilderlandmartialarts.com Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 6th 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.

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Guilderland, NY - Every year I get several dozen calls about a leaky roof, sagging floor in a bathroom, paint that is bubbling or chipping, or signs of pests. The customer usually does a great job explaining the problem and wants us to come and take a look. My first thought is: where is the water coming from? Whether it’s from Mother Nature or the home’s water supply we always have to look for the source. Once I meet with the customer to look over the problem, I then start to look for the source.

If there is a roof leak I like to look on the roof, in the attic and in the basement. If the drywall in a living area is stained or discolored I like to look above and below the leak area and on any outside walls. In most cases, the source is pretty easy to find. And once the source has been located then we need to fix that problem first before we move to the cosmetic or structural work the water damaged caused.

If or when this type of situation happens to you as a homeowner, I always recommend calling us at the first sign of water or change in the appearance of wall, ceiling or floor surface. Letting leaks and water damage continue over time is just asking for problems. Not only do we continue to see the observable damage, but prolonged neglect or lack of attention to water damage will eventually damage the very bones of your home (structural framing and foundation). I have seen small leaks around toilets that have been neglected for years end up being a complete floor and wall redo. I have also seen roof leaks turn into complete redo of the shingles and the structural framing. What you see on the surface of a water leak, whether it’s ceiling drywall or floor tile may look innocent, but underneath all the necessary components of the floor or ceiling are being damaged.

One of the hardest parts of my job is showing a customer the amount and scope of damage that a small roof leak or leaky shower faucet has caused.

We will do what we have to in order to fix the leak and all the damaged items, but a lot of the time early maintenance would have prevented the situation in the first place—including the additional cost. All homes, new and old require maintenance. I have read numerous articles over the years about what a homeowner can expect in terms of yearly maintenance on a home. Some of the articles talk about the need to spend 1% to 2% of the homes value on routine maintenance. This number maybe true, but I know for my home some years I only spend $500.00 and others I spend $5000.00. For me, the key is not how much you may or may not have to spend, but to just pay attention to your house. In my mind, maintenance is all about prevention. Walk around your house several times during each season (inside and out) and look for changes in paint color/staining, areas where water could enter the home, missing/cracked shingles, squeaky floors, loose floor or wall tile, wet areas in cabinets or in the basement, pests, etc. If something doesn’t look right, have it checked out. Prevention now will save you time and money in the long run.

Russ is the owner of RTS Construction. A full-service residential construction company providing professional remodeling and building services in the Capital District and surrounding counties.

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Police: (Non-emergency) Altamont Police Department Guilderland Police Department New York State Police-Guilderland Substation

(518) 861-5480 (518) 356-1501 (518) 456-1118

Fire Departments: (Non-emergency) Altamont Fort Hunter Guilderland Guilderland Center McKownville Voorheesville Westmere

(518) 861-8171 (518) 355-2434 (518) 456-5000 (518) 861-8871 (518) 489-4340 (518) 765-4048 (518) 456-5200

Post Offices: Altamont Guilderland Guilderland Center Stuyvesant Plaza

(518) 861-6953 (518) 456-1400 (518) 861-5090 (518) 438-0773

Schools: Altamont Elementary Christ the King School Guilderland Schools Transportation Guilderland District Administration Guilderland High School Farnsworth Middle School Guilderland Elementary Lynnwood Elementary Pine Bush Elementary St. Madeleine Sophie Westmere Elementary

(518) 861-8528 (518) 456-5400 (518) 861-6434 (518) 456-6200 (518) 861-8591 (518) 456-6010 (518) 869-0293 (518) 355-7930 (518) 357-2770 (518) 355-3080 (518) 456-3771

General Information: Albany County Clerk’s Office (518) 487-5100 Albany County Executive’s Office (518) 447-7040 Altamont Fairgrounds (518) 861-6671 Altamont Village Hall (518) 861-8554 Guilderland Animal Control Officer (518) 356-1501 Guilderland Animal Shelter (518) 861-6855 Guilderland Chamber of Commerce (518) 456-6611 Guilderland Food Pantry (518) 930-1001 Guilderland Highway Department (518) 861-5108 Guilderland IDA (518) 356-1980 Guilderland Interfaith Council (518) 456-5410 or (518) 355-3000 Guilderland Parks & Recreation Department (518) 456-3150 Guilderland Performing Arts Center (518) 456-3150 Nott Road Park (518) 869-9884 Park Superintendent (518) 456-8220 Summer Day Camp (Tawasentha) (518) 456-3475 Town Pool (518) 456-4446 Guilderland Public Library (518) 456-2400 Guilderland Senior Service (518) 280-7607 Guilderland Town Hall (518) 356-1980 Guilderland Transfer Station (518) 861-6776 Guilderland Water & Wastewater Management Dept. (518) 456-6474 Our Towne Guilderland - Rev. 0318

SENIOR SERVICES Senior Services is esponsible planning, coordinating, advocating, researching, and monitoring services and programs that benefit town residents aged 60 and older.

The department is a community focal point where older persons or groups can avail themselves of services and programs that enhance their lives, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in and with the community.

Basic services include: • Information and referral • Transportation to medical offices, grocery stores, and malls • Liaison with other area agencies • Outreach to homebound seniors • Daily educational, social, and recreational programs • Monthly day trips and special events • Volunteer opportunities For the latest newsletter & calendar of events, please visit:

www.townofguilderland.org/senior-services Here is a few of activities available year-round: • Aerobics • Bingo/Rummikub • Mahjongg • Needlecraft • Painting • Pinocle • Quilting • Shopping • Silver Sneakers • Strong Bones + • Tuesday Luncheon • Yoga

COMING SOON! 2018 TRIP SCHEDULE

TRIP SUGGESTIONS/PROGRAM IDEAS We would love to hear you ideas for additional programs. We have the small rooms at the senior center to offer more opportunities to keep yourself busy, such as group discussions, book club? Let’s hear your ideas!!

We are always open for trip ideas!!!!

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Phone: (518) 280-7607 Address: Guilderland Senior Center 141 Bavarian Way, Altamont, NY 12009 Guilderland, NY

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THINK ABOUT SELLING NOW? Guilderland, NY - If you’re a homeowner and have been thinking about selling, what are you waiting for?

Here are 3 reasons why selling now could be more beneficial than you think.

BUYERS

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ARE CHOMPING AT THE BIT. Eager homebuyers have been frustrated over the last few years, experiencing low inventory in most major markets, which is pushing them to start home shopping earlier in the year to try to beat out the competition and ensure they’re not missing out on any available properties.

The best time to sell your home is traditionally between March and June. But cold weather isn’t keeping interested buyers from starting their home search at the start of the year.

And while the last couple years have proven beneficial for sellers, seeing many homes sell for asking price or above, it won’t last forever. Zillow predicts home builders will begin looking to construct more entry-level homes to meet demand later this year. If you wait too long to put your home on the market, you may find Meticulously Maintained Guilderland yourself competing with new builds that haven’t been a part of the market in large numbers since before Colonial! Spacious Eat-In Kitchen the recession.

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INTEREST RATES ARE LOW … FOR NOW. For both the buyer of your home and your own next home purchase, low interest rates can help make a transaction possible. In the second week of January, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 4.17 percent, according to NerdWallet. Mortgage rate averages reached more than 4.4 percent in 2017, but closed the year out just below the current rate.

While mortgage rates aren’t expected to spike significantly this year, they are forecast to increase overall. The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts 30-year fixed-rate mortgages will rise to 4.6 percent this year, and it expects rates to rise to 5 percent in 2019 and 5.3 percent in 2020.

While increasing interest rates are a sign of a good economy, they can squeeze out some potential homebuyers from the market. The current low rates can serve as a catalyst for many potential homebuyers to get moving sooner rather than later. But as interest rates continue to rise, you’re less likely to see as many bidding wars – which is welcome news for buyers but not sellers.

RENOVATIONS

TODAY WON’T COME BACK IN FULL NEXT YEAR. Zillow’s 2018 predictions include the expectation that most homeowners will focus on renovations and updates this year rather than selling. If you’ve got remodeling on your schedule for the year, be sure it’s an update for you because it’s unlikely that renovations will have a 100 percent return when it comes time to sell.

The key to taking advantage of the seller’s market this year is not taking the tight inventory for granted.

Buyers will still expect effort from sellers in preparing a property for sale. While they may be willing to overlook a dated kitchen, it’s the clutter, deferred maintenance and lack of curb appeal that can still kill a deal. If you do decide put your house on the market, take the process seriously, and you’re likely to see ample interest.

For information on this article, or if you have any real estate questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me today.

1881 WESTERN AVE, GUILDERLAND, NY 28 DIVISION ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY

Kellie Kieley

kkieley2@gmail.com

Associate Real Estate Broker

www.guilderlandproperties.com www.topalbanyhomes.com

Cell: 518-225-0454

*Source: US News. The information in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any kind. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by Howard Hanna or its affiliates.