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OUR TOWNE GUILDERLAND MID-AUGUST 2018

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Guilderland Library Foundation, Directors’ Meeting I Lift My Lamp: Vintage Songs and Dances of Immigrant America

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10:30 AM Wee Waddlers Rhyme Time 10:30 AM Preschool Drop-in Storytime 11:00 AM Tai Chi and QiGong with Rich Goodhart 1:00 PM Age in Place: Book Talk and Discussion with Lynda Shrager

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notes from the SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE

5209 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 356-1980 • www.townofguilderland.org Guilderland, NY - I hope you are enjoying this summer’s weather and had the chance to visit your Town’s parks and open space. The Town

parks are the sites of exciting lacrosse, soccer, flag football, softball,

baseball, and even cricket games. Please take the time to catch a game and enjoy the park system’s latest improvements, including Tawasentha Park’s pool house, with private showers and changing rooms, lockers,

upgraded concession stand, a “Little Free Library” stocked by the

Peter G. Barber - Town Supervisor

Guilderland Public Library and Altamont Free Library, and an upgraded playground and restored hiking trails.

I am very pleased to announce that, at the Town Board’s July 17th

meeting, State Senator George Amedore and Assemblyperson Patricia

Assemblyperson Fahy also announced the award of $250,000 for

construction projects.

funding will be added to NYS DOT’s $1.1 million safety improvement

Fahy shared details of their generous grant awards to the Town for Senator Amedore’s grant in the amount of

$700,000 will allow for upgrading GPAC, including terraced seating areas, improved access and lighting, and other upgrades that will

enhance patrons’ concert experiences. The grant will also allow for expanding the Park’s large pavilion, which is used for the Town’s summer children’s recreational programs and community events, and

replacing the existing restrooms with a larger, environmentally friendly facility.

extending planned sidewalks on Carman Road. This additional sidewalk project for the Carman Road and Lydius Street intersection, including turning lanes, crosswalks, and sidewalks. As this project enters the design stage, the Town is closely working with NYS DOT on using

this extra funding to extend sidewalks on Carman Road with the long

term goal of reaching Pine Bush Elementary School and St. Madeline Sophie School.

This summer, the Town’s engineers are surveying and designing the new sidewalk on Western Avenue which will connect Regency Park

and Hamilton Square to the Guilderland Library, with a crosswalk to

Guilderland Elementary School and access to the YMCA. Construction

should take place next year. On August 20th at 6:30pm, the Guilderland

Library is hosting an informational session about this exciting project which was only possible because of a $680,000 grant secured by the Town.

Later this year, the Town will request engineering proposals

for a new sidewalk on West Old State Road which will link residential neighborhoods with Lynnwood Elementary School.

This sidewalk

project was funded by a $297,000 grant awarded to the Town.

Construction should occur in the summer of 2019.

With over twelve miles of sidewalks and growing Town-owned Pictured is an example of terraced seating

open space for future hiking and biking trails, the Town is making

Assemblyperson Fahy announced the award of $250,000 for upgrading

and neighborhood studies to create a network of pedestrian and bicycle

recreational amenities and providing better access at Abele Park in McKownville. The grant will also allow for painting the exterior,

and installing new windows and shutters at the Town-owned historic Mynderse-Frederick House, built about 1800 in Guilderland Center.

These special grants allow the Town to further promote the Town’s quality of life.

substantial progress in meeting the goals of the Comprehensive Plan

connections that link residential neighborhoods to businesses, schools, library, and parks.

Summer is also the active season for paving and other weather dependent

construction projects. As you may have experienced first-hand, NYS DOT is repaving Western Avenue from the City line to the Northway.

The Town also closely worked with NYS DOT on adding 5 foot wide bike lanes and a crosswalk at the McKownville Fire Department.

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www.tinamariesdanceacademy.com The Town Highway Department also has a very active in-house paving

The Altamont Fair runs this year from Tuesday, August 14th to Sunday,

finding a used specialized paver and roller, improving and maintaining

the rides, amusements, exhibits and shows at your hometown fair.

program which has saved the Town substantial taxpayer dollars by first

this equipment with Department mechanics, and then using the refurbished equipment to pave Town roads, including this season,

the Belleview Drive neighborhood, Veeder, Furbeck, Aspen Heights,

and Settles Hill Road, and other roads if time and weather permit paving. The Highway Department is also preparing the part of Mercy

Care Lane recently acquired by the Town for vehicle use. The newly upgraded road will allow Guilderland Library patrons and staff, along

with visitors and employees of Our Lady of Mercy Care Life Center to

access the traffic light at Winding Brook Road and Western Avenue for vehicles heading west on Route 20.

On August 7th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Tawasentha Park, the

Guilderland Police Department Community Services Unit will sponsor National Night Out, an annual program where residents can

meet first responders to talk about their work to prevent and reduce

crime, and inspect equipment and vehicles. The event has free ice cream, children’s rides, petting zoo and other attractions. The Police Department estimates that the event draws an estimated 4,000 people each year.

August 19th at the Altamont Fairgrounds. Please take the time to enjoy Tawasentha Park’s Guilderland Performing Arts Center has upcoming concerts by Hair of the Dog on August 9th and The Kyle Bourgault

Band on August 23rd. All GPAC events are at 7:30pm, free, and with

ample parking. In the event of inclement weather or wet grounds, the

scheduled concert is moved indoors to the Guilderland High School auditorium.

I am also excited to announce that the Town recently added Kenneth Kovalchik as Town Planner. Ken is a professionally certified planner

with 15 years of planning experience, including the past five years as the Town of Bethlehem’s Senior Planner where he worked on subdivisions,

planned unit developments, renewable energy initiatives, and other land use planning projects.

Thank you again for taking the time to read these notes and, upon behalf

of the Town and its employees, I hope that you continue to enjoy the summer season.

Peter G. Barber, Town Supervisor Guilderland, NY

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Do You Know Where Your Money Went? by

Douglas bauer

Guilderland, NY - One of the key components of personal financial planning is an understanding of where your money goes each day, week, month, and year. Developing a personal cash flow analysis can be a very enlightening exercise, and potentially the starting point on the road to good financial health.

There are several ways to begin creating a personal cash flow analysis.

The “old-fashioned” way involves manually tracking every dollar and cent which you (and your family) spend on any item – ranging from a bagel and coffee purchase, mortgage/rent payment to your utility bills. Although requiring the most effort, this method often provides the most accurate and useful results. You are not only tracking checks and credit card purchases, but also those small cash purchases that can add up over time. Be sure to also include purchases which may not recur monthly, such as insurance premiums, property taxes, vacation expenses, etc. Once you have tracked your outflows for at least a month or two, you can begin to allocate purchases to categories and learn where your money is going.

More modern methods of tracking spending include the use of Personal Finance software, such as Quicken, or via websites such as Mint.com.

Both of these can link to your financial accounts (bank, credit cards, etc.) in order to easily assemble and categorize data.

Once you see where your “take-home” income goes, you can also start to add other items to your personal cash flow statement. These items include savings (such as 401k or other employer-sponsored retirement plans, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, etc.), FICA taxes, and income taxes. Finally, you can add a row for “inflows”, i.e. the gross income coming in the door from employment, pensions, social security, etc. Ideally, you would like to see that your “inflows” are equal to or greater than your “outflows”, indicating that you living within or below your means.

Developing a current cash flow analysis can help you uncover ways to save more money on a regular basis towards future goals, or pay down accumulated debt. The statement can also be helpful in analyzing the impacts of any strategies under consideration, such as saving more money in a retirement plan, or re-financing a mortgage, or taking on any new expenses such as a vehicle purchase or planned vacation.

Getting one’s financial house in order starts with the basics. Creating a personal cash flow analysis is an excellent first step in the process. For further assistance and analysis please meet with your personal financial planner.

from AllSquare Wealth Management 200 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 219, Guilderland (518) 456-8900 • www.allsquarewealth.com

Douglas J. Bauer, CFP® is a principal advisor at AllSquare Wealth Management, LLC. As part of assisting clients with their overall wealth management needs, AllSquare Wealth offers income tax planning and income tax preparation services.

AllSquare Wealth Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser.

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Exciting Announcements By: Dr. Kim Leis-Keeling

Guilderland, NY - Thank you all for your fun comments about my past

spinal conditions, I have designed a 6-week program to help you MOVE

two articles about Wisconsin and Fortnite. I enjoyed your feedback and

STRONGER SAFELY! This class meets once per week on Thursday

hearing your stories as well. It was refreshing to write about something

mornings from 10:00 -11:00 beginning September 20. Class will be held

other than health related topics. But now, it’s time to get back to business

at the Crossfit Aevitas Yoga Studio, 1 Charles Park Blvd, Guilderland.

and let you know about some new and exciting things going on at our

Cost is $120 for 6 classes. Call our office at 518-869-3415 to register. Full

office. We have been gathering your feedback and looking at new ways to

payment required for complete registration. Class space is limited. If this

accommodate the needs of the community better.

time is not ideal for you, make a recommendation for another time. If

FREE SCOLIOSIS SCREENINGS: Most of our children around the age

there is enough interest, we will add additional classes.

of 12-13 get checked for scoliosis by the school nurse. If there is cause

PERSONAL THERAPY SESSIONS: If you like the idea of moving

for concern, they are referred to their pediatrician who may refer them

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myofascial therapy if indicated. Introductory price is $85 per hour.

From now until the end of September, we are offering FREE SCOLIOSIS SCREENINGS and consultations. We will perform a thorough spinal evaluation and we can discuss treatment options for your child.

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: We are providing our patients the benefits of home use medical equipment to include: TENS units, cervical and lumbar home traction units and lumbar braces. These devices

NEW CLASS THIS FALL: “MOVE STONGER” CLASS

can provide great pain relief and are used in the comfort of your home.

You have been asking for a class like this and I have been listening. Now

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it is time to put the plan into action. This class is designed for individuals

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who have graduated from physical therapy but would like continued assistance with gaining spinal strength and movement. Have you ever said “I don’t feel comfortable going to the gym by myself ” or “I feel that my personal trainer is having me do exercises that don’t feel safe for my spinal

As always, if you have questions about this article please feel free to contact at the Sports & Spinal Wellness Center at 518-869-3415. Follow us on Facebook or visit our website at www.sportsandspinalwellness.com.

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Blackbelt Success and Achievement

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Guilderland, NY - The best part about modern sport Taekwondo is that it can be practiced and performed at the level desired by the student. Anyone can participate in Taekwondo.

Literally anyone, because the sport is designed for personal achievement. The process of Taekwondo learning contains all of the elements desired in education: inherent motivation system for success, individualized pacing, and personal achievement standards. In other words, Taekwondo is both the same and different for everyone. Some students begin at 4 years old, some at 70. Some take 4 years to achieve blackbelt, some take 20 years.

Some students participate for the fun and the holistic activity, while others compete at the National Championships. This year we had a Rice family trip to Nationals in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Rice and I performed admirably and Mete won a silver medal for board breaking! We also have a few dozen other students who will compete locally this month in Albany, while many others are just enjoying summer camp or the daily fun training.

Taekwondo is about the student; the person and the character they are. It is more about the progress they can make, than any particular ability.

At our recent blackbelt tea we had the honor of watching 9 blackbelts receive their next level belt. Each is a different age, each has different abilities, each has achieved goals to their level, and each has different outstanding character. Taekwondo is about them. Congratulations Mete on your achievement of a National silver medal and congratulations Mrs. Rice on your first Nationals!

Congratulations to our new blackbelts!

Left to right: Danny, Aniella, Liam, Jaimee, Matthew, Olivia, Ethan, and third degrees Ryan and Zeynep.

You are all amazing and so are your achievements because they are yours; your goals, your Taekwondo.

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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Q&A

OUR TOWNE GUILDERLAND

with Brian Clark

The UPS Store

Q. What year did your business start?

We’ve been called The UPS Store since 2003 but the store actually opened in 1989 under our original name of Mail Boxes Etc. That means we will be celebrating our 30-year anniversary next year! I think that’s good enough reason to have a party.

Q. Where are you located?

We’re at 1971 Western Avenue in Guilderland, right next to Hewitt’s Garden Center. I think we are the oldest business in the plaza now.

Q. What hours are you open?

We’re open 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays. We do, however, have 24 hour access for Mailbox holders, 24 hour Fax receiving service, and you can place orders through our website 24 hours a day as well.

Q. What are the advantages of renting a Mailbox with you vs a PO Box? Where do I start? First, we offer a real street address, so you can receive deliveries from any carrier, UPS, FedEx, DHL and the Post Office whereas most post offices only let you receive regular mail, no UPS etc. Then all the other conveniences, 24-hour access available, email notifications when you receive a package, call-in Mailcheck service.

For small businesses the biggest benefit is that they don’t have to give their home address out to all their customers and the street address looks more professional than a PO Box. For our residential customers the most important aspect has been the security of safe mail receiving along with knowing their packages won’t be left outside in the snow or rain or vulnerable to porch pirates.

Q. Is it less expensive to print color copies with you or from my home printer?

It is usually less expensive for us to print for you. The print yields you find on the ink cartridges for your home printer can be a little misleading. They usually refer to a very small amount of coverage, like a double spaced essay or something. Once you get into printing docs with photos or graphics you are looking at up to 60 cents page on many home printers. The highest you’ll pay here is 49 cents on premium paper and the price drops the higher your volume.

Q. What is Every Door Direct Mail?

EDDM is a great way for businesses to mail out advertising material without having to buy a mailing list or get a bulk rate permit and it’s a fraction the cost of first class mailing or even post card mailing. We can handle the entire process right here. First we design the mailing piece then you pick out postal delivery routes right on an interactive map. As you click on the road/route you see how many homes and businesses they have, and your shopping cart updates the printing and mailing cost as you go along. It even shows you the average income on that route. That’s about as much work as my customer has to put into it and we walk you through that anyway. We take care of the rest, from uploading files, bundling mail pieces, labeling the bundles, delivering to the appropriate post offices, etc. We’ve taken what many small businesses saw as a little daunting and boiled it down to two steps.

Q. Any advice for new businesses starting up?

I would say to get involved in the community. Support a charity.

Sponsor a team. Join the Chamber of Commerce, go to the mixers and events. The more people you meet and talk to the better. And don’t forget about The UPS Store. We are the perfect first stop for new businesses. We can set you up with business cards, car door magnets, flyers, banners, anything you need printed, and, of course, a street address as well.

Q. Anything else you would like the community to know?

I would like the community to know that despite being a franchise my store is truly local. Not only is the store in Guilderland, my family lives in Guilderland, my extended family lives in Guilderland, my kids go to school in Guilderland, my church is in Guilderland, and I’m even on the board of the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce. When you come into my store you can be sure your money is staying local.

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Your child’s face : Preventing Life-Long Problems (This is part 5 of our 5-part series)

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Guilderland, NY - As children grow in the womb and after birth their jaws develop along with their entire skull and the muscles of their face, head, and neck. Everything links together as it grows. So what affects the muscles affects the jaws, neck, and head as well.

During development, form follows function. In the case of developing faces, noses, and jaws, the way the muscles of the mouth and face are used,help create the shape of the jaws and face. The stress of using the muscles causes bone to be deposited along the sutures of the bones, which lengthens and widens the jaws and cheekbones.

Ideally, jaws should be wide and U-shaped. In recent decades, though, because of the various epigenetic effects discussed previously, our jaws have become smaller, crowding the space for our teeth so they become crooked. Jaws often develop over bites or are pushed backwards and even open-mouthed slack jaws result. Today, it is common to see V-shaped jaws that create a high narrow palate and obstructed nasal passages.

The reason that optimal facial formation consists of wide, U-shaped Jaws is that it leads to a better bite as well as a wide enough nose to create open nasal passages that promote nasal breathing, and a tongue that has plenty of room to rest in the mouth.

As we look at the faces of children today, we see many children mouth breathing with slack-jaws, puffed out lips that lack muscle tone, and cheeks that melt directly into the neck but no prominent cheekbone definition. Such facial slackness is partly due to lack of muscle tone, or hypotonia.

Remember, these facial characteristics are not genetic; they are epigenetic changes, influenced by a variety of environmental factors.

Some factors that contribute to poor facial development are: Bottlefeeding , weaning to soft foods, thumbsucking, pacifier use and mouth breathing. The good news is that proper orofacial development can begin at birth, and unhealthy orofacial development can be treated beginning at birth.

It’s important to pay attention early to your child breathing and sleep.

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Guilderland, NY - “Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.”1 How do you keep them attached when a family separates?

From Cain and Abel to the Jonas Brothers, your siblings are the closest people in the world to you. They are with you from cradle to grave, and everything in between.

Courts will strain to keep the siblings together. The general philosophy is that in times of disruption, siblings provide stability and comfort to each other.

However, not each child in a family has the same needs, wants, or wishes. Often, based on gender, age, or simply personality, Suzie may seek to live primarily with her father, while her brother Joey may want to live with their mother. In these situations, a court will appoint an attorney [for the Child] for each child (or groups of children) as the siblings may have different interests from each other.

A decision can be made which separates children from each other, while still providing some overlap. For example, even if children live primarily with different parents they may all spend their weekends together, alternating the parents.

Another situation that arises is children who are half siblings and share one parent in common. For example if there is one dad and three moms, each child will spend time with his mom, but may be brought together so that they all spend overlapping time with their dad.

A different and thornier issue is in regard to step-siblings. These children have no biological or legal relationship with each other, but may have grown up together and for all intent purposes, are true siblings. However, the law does not provide a remedy to continue their relationship. It is important for parents to keep in mind that if they have created relationships between their children, those connections should not be automatically severed if the relationship between the parents goes sour. For the child, a “soul” sister is no different than one related by blood or law.

If a sibling is not granted access to his sibling, an action (lawsuit) can be brought to compel visitation2. If the sibling who is seeking visitation is a minor, an action can be brought on his behalf. While these cases do not occur often, it is a tool that can be utilized if a parent or guardian is cutting off access. These situations tend to arise when there is a significant age difference between children, or they are half siblings and the second family is no longer intact, and the step parent thwarts contact.

If you are separating siblings, can each household provide the same financial advantages? Is this rectified by a support order? Simply saying “we’ll ‘split’ the children and call it a day [for support]” may not necessarily be in the child’s best interests.

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From the Library Director: Where the Sidewalk Ends: Come to an update from Guilderland Town Supervisor Peter Barber Come to the Library on Monday, August 20 at 6:30 pm for a presentation by Town Supervisor Peter Barber who will update you on several matters of interest to library users and town residents. Primarily, he would like to address the plan to build sidewalks on the south side of Western Avenue from SEFCU to the library.

He will also address the status of Mercy Care Lane, which will soon reopen clear through from Western Avenue to Winding Brook Drive. This means that if you exit the Library and want to go west on Western Avenue, you will be able to turn left down Mercy Care Lane, make a left on Winding Brook Drive, and then turn left onto Western Avenue protected by the traffic light. No more high-anxiety lefts from Mercy Care Lane onto traffic-choked Western Avenue.

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Mr. Barber may also have early news on the development of the land immediately east of Winding Brook Drive. And I will be on hand to answer questions regarding the Library’s possible renewal project.

Come to A Novel Affair, Chapter 3: The Masquerade Ball It’s time to purchase your tickets to “A Novel Affair,” the Library Gala at the Albany Country Club on September 29. The gala honors two excellent hometown writers: Gregory Maguire, whose wildly successful “Wicked” put a new spin on one of our favorite tales, and Paul Grondahl, Director of the New York State Writers Institute, long-time Times Union columnist and author of many books. The cost is $75.00; tickets may be purchased at www.guilderlandlibrary.org/gala

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We invite you to get in the spirit of our masquerade ball and come as your favorite character, from any book! This event is the premier social event of the Guilderland Library’s year, and is the Foundation’s primary annual fund-raising event. We hope you will join us.

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Another great September event, this one on Thursday, September 20, at 7 pm, is a very special solo piano concert by Jacqueline Schwab. You’ve heard her play before, on Ken Burns’ Grammy-winning The Civil War, Baseball, Lewis and Clark, Mark Twain, The War, and The National Parks. In Burns’ words: “Jacqueline Schwab brings more feeling and intensity to music than anyone I know. Her playing is insistent, physical, heartfelt and ... unusually moving.” This free concert is sure to fill up fast, so register soon by calling 518.456.2400 x 3, or going online to www.guilderlandlibrary.org.

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Guilderland Lettermen Foundation Honors “Twelve-Season” Athletes Fourteen GHS student athletes are recognized

Photo caption: (l-r) Justis Manchur, Darla Veselov, Arthur Stott. Caitlin Gagan, Hannah Gallagher, Erin Miceli, Courtney Rafferty, Ella Sabatino, Skyler Spanbauer, Anthony Cusato, Angus Cropley, Alexa Thompson. Not pictured: Chloe Swartzendruber, John Bonanno (Guilderland, NY) – Three different sports over a four-year career at Guilderland High School – that is the definition of a twelve-season athlete. In 2018, the Guilderland Lettermen Foundation is proud to recognize 14 student athletes who accomplished this difficult feat.

The Guilderland Lettermen Foundation, now in its 21st year, is in its second year of collaboration with the Guilderland High School athletic department to honor the achievement of these student athletes with a banner that will hang in the rafters of the high school gymnasium.

“To be a twelve-season athlete takes commitment and perseverance,” said Guilderland High School Director of Athletics Regan Johnson.

“We are pleased to be able to recognize this and thank the Lettermen Foundation for their vision in helping us establish this and their continued support to assist us in sustaining this great honor for our student athletes.”

“It’s an honor for the Lettermen Foundation to support these great representatives of our athletic program,” said Lettermen Foundation Vice President Greg Barcomb, a 2007 Guilderland High School graduate. “As a former Guilderland athlete, I have great respect for those who show such great effort and consistency in different sports across an entire high school career.”

The 2018 award winners include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Alexa Thompson - Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field Caitlin Gagan - Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field Hannah Gallagher - Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field Erin Miceli - Cross Country, Nordic Skiing, Track and Field Courtney Rafferty - Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Lacrosse Ella Sabatino - Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field Skylar Spanbauer - Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field Arthur Stott - Football, Ice Hockey, Track and Field Anthony Cusato - Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field Daria Veselov - Cross Country, Nordic Skiing, Track and Field Chloe Swartzendruber - Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field Angus Cropley - Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field Justis Manchur - Football, Wrestling, Track and Field John Bonanno - Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field

Award winners were introduced at Guilderland’s annual athletic awards night and will be recognized again at the Lettermen Foundation’s annual golf outing, the Guilderland Classic, August 3, 2018 at Orchard Creek Golf Club in Altamont. Proceeds from the Guilderland Classic support the annual Lettermen Foundation awards and other philanthropic activities in the Guilderland community. The golf field is now closed. To become an event sponsor, please visit www.guilderlandclassic.com or contact Mark Williams at Mwilliams114@nycap.rr.com or (518)222-6616.

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YOUR GUILDERLAND REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST MLS # 201823016 The Cost of Selling Without a Real Estate Agent 102 Dutchman Lane Guilderland , NY (July 16, 2018) - You’ve heard of buyer’s remorse; but without your market expertise and sales skills to back them up, sellers who choose to sell their home on their own just may experience “seller’s regret” when they see how much less they get for their properties. FSBOs earn an average of $60,000 to $90,000 less on the sale of their home than sellers who work with a real estate agent, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Here’s the breakdown: ·

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With this kind of discrepancy, why would any seller choose to go it alone? Some may want to avoid paying an agent’s commission—but even factoring that in, FSBOs still stand to make less on their home sale. “Talk to an agent and find out what they suggest for the commission, and then do the math yourself,” researchers write on NAR’s Economists’ Outlook blog. “The closing price for the agent-assisted seller is likely going to be way above a FSBO. [But] in reality, homes sold by the owner make less money overall.”

Homeowners seem to be hearing the message: Only 8 percent of sellers last year—an all-time low—chose to sell their home themselves, according to NAR’s 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. That figure has been falling since 2004, when 14 percent of homeowners sold their own homes.

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Source: “Selling Your Home Solo to Save Money? You’ll Actually Make Less Than You Think,” National Association of REALTORS® Economists’ Outlook blog (July 9, 2018)

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