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During the month of September, Guilderland Public Library is collecting letters and art for Operation Gratitude, and we’d like you to help!

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Komotion and the Clown Red Show

Shear Joy! with CeCe’s Wool Shop

Night Owls Book Discussion Group: “Girl on the Train”

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What Colleges Are Really Looking for in Applicants Today

Drop-in Knit & Stitch 24 Baby & Me: Drop-In Early Literacy Storytime The Albany Athletics and Albany Yankees, 1983-1994: Photos by Steve Twardzik Books & Brews Book Discussion Group: “Kitchens of the Great Midwest.” At O’Toole’s Pub, 1814 Central Ave., Albany

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Little Lego RAD Training for Women

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Teen and Tween Lego Page Turners Book 12 Discussion Group: “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” 10:30 AM Book Buddies Read Along 7:00 PM RAD Training for Women

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Nevermore! - An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

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Little Toddler: Drop-In Early 10:30 AM Literacy Storytime

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Little Toddler: Drop-In Early Literacy Storytime

Drop-in Genealogy Consultation, with Lisa Dougherty

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Legal Resources for Seniors: A Presentation

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Movie & Music Sync-ups: 12 Monkeys

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Politics and Patriots: A Free Concert with the Lost Radio Rounders Saturday Stories

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Italian Genealogy: A Hosted webinar by NEHGS

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Great Books Discussion Group: 6:30 PM “The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman”

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“Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave” Book Party

Fire Prevention Storytime at the North Bethlehem Fire House

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Teen Sewing 101: Mug Rug

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Read to Furry Friends

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notes from the SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE 5209 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 356-1980 • www.townofguilderland.org Guilderland, NY - With this hot summer coming to a close, I want to acknowledge the indispensable behind-the-scenes workers that successfully handled recent emergencies, and the young volunteers who have greatly improved Town parks.

I would like to thank residents and business owners for their response to the ban on lawn sprinkling. The ban was caused by a break in a water main in the City of Albany which provides the water to meet the Town’s heightened summer water demands. The water plant operators and support staff recognized the problem, devised a solution, and took immediate action. Within days of the emergency declaration, water demand decreased by over 1 million gallons per day. This reduction has enabled the Town to maintain capacity in its water towers which provides the pressure needed at fire hydrants. I also thank the Police Department, Fire Departments, the Guilderland Library, and Guilderland Central School District for placing the emergency notice on their electronic signs.

And although we’ve had recent heavy rain events, you might wonder why the lawn sprinkling ban remains in place? While rain helps reduce the demands for outdoor watering, the sudden heavy downpours cause large quantities of stormwater to flow into the Watervliet reservoir which requires more filtration and cleaning efforts, and ultimately reduces the capacity of the water filtration plant. Long periods of light soaking rain are best for the water system but unfortunately may not be best for enjoying outdoor activities.

I also thank the efforts of Town employees who provided assistance during our recent heat wave. On short notice, cooling centers were established and the new Tawasentha Park pool house and pool were made available without charge. The pool saw a three-fold increase in users.

I am also pleased to announce that the Town was recently notified of an award of $1,200,000 for safety improvements to Carman Road.

This funding is under the Federal Highway Safety Improvement program and will be administered by the NYS Department of Transportation which is responsible for design and construction.

The proposed work includes adding a two-way left turn lane at Lydius Street, new sidewalks on each side of Carman Road near the intersection, high visibility crosswalks, new pedestrian signals and sidewalk ramps that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. These improvements advance the recommendations in the Town’s Fort Hunter/Carman Road Neighborhood Transportation Plan. The work is scheduled to start in 2018. The Town will work 4

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Peter G. Barber - Town Supervisor with DOT on the specific design elements and advocate for further safety improvements for Carman Road. As the project progresses, we will provide regular updates and will work with DOT to minimize inconvenience to travelers and residents.

On Saturday, September 17th from 8am to 2pm, the Town is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Day at the Highway Department Garage, 6338 French’s Mill Road, just off of Route 146 in Guilderland Center. Please review the list of acceptable hazardous waste at www. townofguilderland.org/transferstation. Also, on Saturday, September 17th from 9am to Noon, the Town is holding a Document Shredding Day at the Transfer Station, across the street from the Highway Department Garage. Residents can bring four boxes of documents and records without charge. Residents can pick-up passes for both of these events at Town Clerk’s Office or Transfer Station.

I close by thanking Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts for their volunteer work improving Town parks. Scouts have devoted thousands of skillful hours performing invaluable community services including identifying wildlife, trees, and plants, and then made interactive signs providing descriptions of nature that you might see while hiking the trails in Tawasentha Park; constructing a much needed stream crossing for a hiking trail near the Guilderland Performing Arts Center; improving and marking the extensive trail system; rebuilding approaches and stonework at the hiking bridge over the Normanskill; and constructing a shelter and washing pad for the dog run at Nott Road Park. Scouts have performed numerous other tasks that have helped make Town parks and its amenities more enjoyable for residents. We will continue to highlight the special ways that our young residents have contributed to their community.

I hope that you take the time to enjoy your Town parks and hiking trails. Please also check out the Town’s new website and share your comments and suggestions.

Peter G. Barber Town Supervisor

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2050 Western Ave, Suite 201, Guilderland, NY 12084 • (518) 456-6611 • www.guilderlandchamber.com

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This time of year is all about back to school and back to work after the summer. Does it seem like a long time ago since you personally had to think about back to school? I’ll bet a lot of those memories are still fresh in your mind. Remember the first time you got on the school bus?

How about your first day in a new school? Do you smile when you remember meeting the person who would become your favorite teacher ever?

Can you recall meeting your best friend?

So many of our back to school memories were tinged with nervousness. Part of not being able to sleep the night before was anticipation about starting anew.

Would it be hard? Would it be fun? What will I learn?

Maybe the best thing we can do for ourselves as business people is go back to looking at life through a child’s eyes. Will the next quarter or year be hard? Sure, but fulfilling too. Will it be fun? Yes, if we cultivate a sense of proportion and stick with our value system.

What will I learn? Ah, a key question.

Asking the question, “What will I learn?” connotes an openness to new ideas, methods, and approaches. The question also flags the humility shown by admitting we don’t know all the answers. The question helps the person who is new in business to understand that knowledge comes in increments so it will take some time to get a grip on real competency. It is a question which keeps the seasoned veteran fresh and young at heart. What will I learn today?

One of the key missions of the Chamber of Commerce is to help our members learn and expand their business horizons. Come on, back to business. It’s hard (fulfilling), fun (challenging), and a chance to meet new people and learn new things. Check out all the Chamber events on www.guilderlandchamber.com.

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OLYMPIC RECAP: CUPPING THE ATHLETES By: Dr. Kim Keeling Guilderland, NY - Watching the Olympics is one of my favorite sporting events to follow. But I can honestly say that I am always glad when it is over because I loose so much sleep trying to watch every night. This year’s events were so exciting to watch. I enjoyed the inspiring stories highlighting the hard work and determination these athletes endure to achieve their goals. The hot topic in this year’s summer games revolved around Michael Phelps and his “spotted” back. These infamous spots are a result of a treatment technique call cupping. What is this cupping all about?

Cupping is an ancient technique that dates back to the Egyptian, Chinese and Middle Eastern cultures. There are different techniques of cupping: dry, wet and myofascial cupping. Dry cupping is the traditional technique that uses glass cups in which the clinician soaks a cotton ball in alcohol, lights it on fire inside the cup to create a heat vacuum then places the cup on the skin of the patient. This can be done over acupuncture points or on an area where Cupping with fire and glass cups Cupping with plastic cups you are trying to promote healing by increasing blood flow to the area. More recently, rubber vacuum cups have been replacing the glass cups because they are easier to use. Wet cupping can be done with glass or plastic cups but prior to applying the cup, the skin is poked with a small lancet. During this technique blood is drawn from the tiny hole to stimulate a stronger result.

In our office we use Myofascial Cupping – which does not leave bruise spots on your body. This is a newer technique in which only one cup is used. Lotion is applied to the treatment area so the cup can easily glide across the skin. The skin is gently lifted off the body to loosen fascial adhesions, reduce scar tissue, increase blood flow to dehydrated muscle, bringing fresh oxygenated blood to the injured area to promote healing and instantly increase range of motion around stiff joints. I have been using cupping for almost 15 years with patients and is one of the most effective tools we use.

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written by Master Rice Guilderland, NY - In most areas of our lives people form cliques that can be, or at least appear, closed. At GMA we battle this tendency and develop community spirited character. Community and belonging are an essential part of any life. As we go back to school this sense of belonging is very important for our students and children.

I remember my own schooling and recall many times when I felt excluded or afraid to join.

I was reminded of this topic recently in class when I was forming partners for a kicking activity. Students always choose their own partners at least twice during class at GMA. I noticed that there was an odd number in the class so I knew there would need to be a group of three somewhere. What I saw next, and it is quite common, was that there was one less experienced child left who didn’t have a partner and they weren’t sure what to do. More than one pairing called to them and asked them to join their group. The most remarkable part is the positive and encouraging way in which the students beckoned the flailing single; I heard “join us, it will be awesome!”, “don’t worry come with us” and “we got you, no worries.”

Another thing I noticed was that there were quite a few parings of high belts with low belts and older students with younger students. This leadership behavior among all of our students is one of the things that makes our program so strong, but the real benefit is that it contributes to the community we live as well. As I reflect, I realize that such acts of kindness, leadership and community that I observed

in class would have meant so much to me in my classes as a child in grade school. It would have, I am certain, changed her my life for the better. This is why I am so happy to be able to help students become better leaders in our school and in our community; their lives improve by becoming better leaders and the lives of those they help in our community become better through kindness.

We have a great community in the schools of our fine district as well. The difference for me is that the students I see here at GMA have been working with me and practicing their community character for many years. My blackbelt students have been here at least 4 years some of whom I work with every day. At school we must say good bye to our students after just one year, each year developing a new community.

I admire all of the work my colleagues do to promote great character in our schools and in our community.

I have been very fortunate to live and work here. The district’s impact on the lives of my children have been wonderfully positive. I hope that my taekwondo students continue to demonstrate great character outside GMA and I look forward to continuing to hear great things from my colleagues about demonstrated leadership and community spirit among our blackbelts. If you hear that one of your students is a blackbelt of ours, know that you can expect excellent character, leadership and community spirit.

GUILDERLAND MARTIAL ARTS 2563 Western Ave, Guilderland • (518) 690-1269 www.guilderlandmartialarts.com Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. Master Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School. Guilderland Martial Arts offers classes starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps.

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A September to Remember Guilderland, NY - September is a busy month here at the Guilderland Public Library, with many fine library programs, underscored by three large-scale events that are sure to be fun.

On Saturday, September 10th, the library is partnering with our neighbors, the YMCA, and Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, along with the Town of Guilderland, to present our first Community Day. A full slate of events is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all three venues. The library will host an exercise class provided by YMCA staff, along with a great puppet show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Puppet Palooza,â&#x20AC;? presented by The Puppet People, at 2 p.m. The Guilderland Police Department will be here doing fingerprinting and creating identification cards for kids, and our monthly Better Books Sale is going on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Next door at Our Lady of Mercy, the band Big Medicine will perform in the parking lot from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. A wonderful chicken dinner will be served from 11 a.m. until whenever itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all gone. Tours of the facility and a big community bingo game will also be taking place.

The YMCA is getting into the act with several bouncy houses for children, as well as free use of the facilities for the day, even for non-members. Barbara Lukas, of WMHT, will do one of her great family learning events, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Number Fun and Activities,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; at 10:30 a.m. that dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;only this time sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be at the YMCA instead of the library!

Then on September 24th, the Guilderland Library Foundation holds its second annual fundraising gala, entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Novel Affair, Chapter Two!â&#x20AC;? The Foundation is the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraising arm, and does so much to strengthen the library.

Since we sold out the event last year, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve moved the event to a larger venue, The Albany Country Club. The party starts at six, with a cash bar, light music by the Mixed Company Band, light hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and a stellar silent auction featuring over 70 items donated by businesses and individuals in Guilderland and surrounding areas.

Dinner starts at seven, and features four great selections: Flat Iron Steak, Chicken Saltimbocca, Roasted Salmon Filet, or Grilled Vegetable Napoleon.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gala will honor Garry Robinson of Robinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ace Hardware, and the entire Robinson family for being a cornerstone of the Guilderland Community for over 50 years.

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Tickets for “A Novel Affair” are $65 dollars each, and are going fast. To order tickets, contact the library at 456-2400 ext. 110, or mail a check payable to “Guilderland Library Foundation” to the library at 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland NY 12084.

For more information, or to order tickets online, please go to www.guilpl.org/gala.

The Library and the Foundation are grateful for your support.

All proceeds will be invested in improved library services and programs—the Summer Reading Club and other children’s programs, concerts and speakers for everyone in the Guilderland community! Last year’s gala proceeds purchased a big chunk of our new electronic sign on Western Avenue, as well as an improved sound system in our Helderberg Community Room, and supplies for improved children’s music programs. Thank you in advance, and we hope to see you on September 24.

Throughout the month of September, the library will participate in Operation Gratitude, a program where patrons and staff write letters of thanks and solidarity with men and women serving in the military, wounded heroes, and veterans.

There are public letter writing events on September 8th, 17th, 19th, and 25th. Please see www.guilpl.org/operationgratitude for more details!

SCHOOLCRAFT CULTURAL CENTER MUSICAL EVENT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 2:00 TO 4:00pm 2299 Western Turnpike Town of Guilderland Join us. The “Women of Note” from the Schenectady Symphony will perform violin selections as we enjoy the house, learn about its history and have light refreshments.

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by Leyla Kiosse Guilderland NY - Families come in many shapes and sizes today, and the law has not kept up with medicine or social values that have created them. Until now.

You may be raising the child of your spouse or partner, caring for the child, supporting the child, having the child call you “Mom” or “Dad.” But what happens if the relationship between the adults sours? What are the rights of the “non”-parent? On August 30, 2016, the New York Court of Appeals rendered a decision in the Matter of Brooke S. B. v. Elizabeth A. C.C., which now provides guidance on the custodial rights of non-parents. We first told you about this case in our February 2016 Our Towne article.

The Brooke S.B. case involves two different same-sex couples who never married or entered in a civil union. Both couples in the case were in a long-term relationship and agreed at some point to have a child together. In each case, one partner carried the child while the other was active in the pregnancy in all other ways (attending doctors’ appointments, caring for the pregnant partner, attending the birth of the child and cutting the umbilical cord, etc.). In each case the couple lived with and raised the child together, and the child continued to have contact with the non-biological “parent” even after the couple broke up and physically separated. In each case, the child referred to the biological parent as “mom” and the other “parent” as “mama” (even though the non-biological “parent” had not adopted the child). When the relationship between each couple deteriorated, the biological parent cut-off the other “parent” from having access to the child. The non-biological, nonadoptive parent in each case petitioned the court to seek custody and/or visitation with the child.

The Court of Appeals was asked to decide in each case whether the former partner, who had no biological tie to the child (and who had not adopted the child), could be considered a “parent” within the meaning of Domestic Relations Law Section 70 such that she had a right to seek custody of, or visitation with, the child. The Court answered that question in the affirmative. The Court specifically overruled the prior case on the rights of non-parents (known as the Alison D. case), and held that “where a partner shows by clear and convincing evidence that the parties agreed to conceive a child and to raise the child together, the non-biological, nonadoptive partner” has the right to seek visitation and custody under the Domestic Relations Law Section 70.

While the Court of Appeals has now provided guidance on the rights of non-adoptive, non-biological “parents” of children, the holding of the Court is a narrow one. In order to ensure that the rights of the non-biological parent are protected under all circumstances, that person should take all steps to adopt the child because an adoptive parent has rights equal to a biological one.

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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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Don’t miss this extraordinary event!

From Tragedy to Transcendence Guilderland, NY- On Sunday, September 18, at 2 pm, virtuoso guitarist, musicologist, and author Steven Hancoff will give a very special multimedia presentation on Johann Sebastian Bach entitled “From Tragedy to Transcendence: Bach, Casals, and the Six Suites for Cello Solo.”

Using music, video, and hundreds of historic images and spectacular contemporary art, Hancoff presents a concertlength story about the life of Bach, the creation of his masterful Cello Suites, the role of Felix Mendelssohn in resurrecting the music, and cellist Pablo Casals’ rediscovery and recording of the suites.

A reviewer in Classical Guitar Magazine writes that Hancoff’s program “blends music, videos, and well over a thousand still images—like a Ken Burns documentary gone wild!—into a vivid and compelling tapestry of history, stories, ruminations, and fascinating tangents that grow like vines off the main Bach saga.”

Virtuoso guitarist Steven Hancoff will bring Bach’s beautiful Cello Suites to life at GPL on Sunday, September 18.

“Hancoff must have often wondered if the ghost of Bach was not sitting on his shoulder inspiring him.” — Janet Mawdesly, Blue Wolf Reviews

We are very lucky to be a site for Mr. Hancoff’s current tour. This moving, mesmerizing story of one of music’s great geniuses is Other reviewers are equally effusive in their praise of Mr. a very special program you will not want to miss!

Hancoff’s work: This is a ticketed event. Tickets are free; limit of four per person.

“Deeply insightful, eloquent and musically formidable, Steven Hancoff Please pick up tickets at the Library’s Adult Reference Desk. For has created a timeless work—timeless like the music of Bach itself.” — J. more information, please visit Reilly Lewis, Music Director, Washington Bach Consort www.guilpl.org/bachtranscendence

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You can place your food items in a bin at Town Hall, Guilderland Public Library, Albany Beverage, Christ the King, CM Fox Realty, Guilderland YMCA, Helderberg Reformed Church, Key Bank, Lynnwood Reformed Church, Sports & Spinal Wellness Center and Town & Country Bowling Lanes.

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by Vince Coppola, Owner of Scrapster, LLC Guilderland, NY - Remember the other day/today when the temperature went over 90 degrees with 300% humidity for the 100th time? It reminded me of someone explaining how you could determine the temperature when you don't have a thermometer.

The frequency of a cricket's chirps fluctuates with the temperature, so if you count a cricket's chirps for 15 seconds and add 37, you will have the approximate outdoor temperature (in Fahrenheit).

Huhwhaaaaaattttt??? Have you ever seriously tried to do this-it’s basically impossible. A hummingbird with a triple shot of espresso can’t even count that fast. I tried asking Rainman and he gave up after 1 second. I mean, c’mon, who thinks of this stuff!?!?

“Hey, Bart.” “Yeah”. “Did you hear that cricket chirp 54.2 times in the last 15 seconds?” “You know what…I did!” “This is weirder.” “What is?”

“I added 37 and guess what…it adds up to 91.2 and it’s actually 91.2 degrees out…these 2 things are totally related!!!” “No way!!!!!!”

Just one of those things that pops into your head during a bout of heatstroke. The funny part is if you instead convert your findings to Celsius it will help predict the stock market.

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Please call us at (518) 505-5055 to schedule a pick up or for a quote on your project. Scrapster will remove the items from exactly where they are located-you don’t need to do a thing. “Don’t Worry…

We Can Take It!”™ Please visit our website at www.scrapster.com for more information or to set up an appointment online.

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ESTATE PLANNING FOR YOUR DIGITAL AFTERLIFE

(Part 2)

Guilderland, NY - Last month we addressed the issue of what happens to your digital assets at death. In the absence of consistent and comprehensive legislation, user licensing agreements (which only 1 in 1 million people actually read before clicking “I Agree” or “Accept”) control. Because each company has its own agreement and policies, dealing with a deceased’s accounts can be frustrating, time-consuming and costly. The policies for Facebook, Twitter, Amazon/Kindle, and Apple/iTunes were addressed previously. The policies of PayPal, Yahoo, and Google/Gmail are discussed here, along with a discussion of how to preserve your information so your family and estate representative can access your accounts after your death.

PayPal Deactivating a PayPal account is relatively easy if the proper documentation is submitted. The Executor or Administrator of the estate must fax to PayPal a copy of the death certificate, their own government-issued ID, a copy of the Will or Letters Testamentary identifying them as the Executor, and a letter directing PayPal to deactivate and distribute anything left in the deceased’s account.

Yahoo Yahoo accounts are not transferable upon death; Yahoo’s position is that any and all rights to your account are personal to you and terminate upon your death.

A request by your estate representative to close an account must be accompanied by the Yahoo ID of the deceased, a copy of the court documents (Letters Testamentary) appointing the estate representative, and a copy of the death certificate.

Google/Gmail If a user dies without designating anyone to manage their account, Google will automatically delete the account 9 months after the date of the last login. However, if someone other than the original user is accessing the account, Google considers that an impersonation, which is a violation of the licensing agreement. Therefore, if you give your spouse your account information and Google finds that person has been

using your account after death, they can suspend or terminate the account at their discretion.

However, Google has an option called the “Inactive Account Manager” which allows users some discretion in deciding the fate of their accounts once they are deceased or the account has been inactive for a specified period of time. Up to 10 friends and family members will be notified if your account becomes inactive and they will be able to download data (e.g., blogs, uploaded YouTube videos) from your account for up to 3 months. This does not mean that your digital manager will have full access to your account. Google states that only “in rare cases we will be able to give an estate representative access to a Gmail account”. The estate representative must first initiate “Step 1” which requires a death certificate, the Gmail address of the deceased, and a government issued ID for the person making the request. If, and only if, the initial request is approved, will you be allowed to proceed to Step 2 of the application, which requires further legal documentation, including a court order. Even then, Google warns, not every request is granted and they reserve the right to deny a request at their own discretion.

Even accounts that let you designate a digital manager will not let that person fully access your account after you die, at least without some fairly strenuous legal

THE RANDALL LAW FIRM is comprised of attorneys Denise M. Randall and Robert G. Randall, Jr. They provide a full range of estate planning services including preparation of wills and trusts, and estate administration (probate). Denise is also an adjunct professor at The College of Saint Rose where she teaches Estate Planning to MBA candidates. Denise is admitted to practice in New York State, and Bob is admitted in New York and Florida. Bob is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

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maneuvers. As with anything else having to do with estate planning, advance planning can make things run smoother.

Many people are turning to companies that allow you to archive your digital information so a loved one or estate representative can quickly access your accounts upon your death. Companies like Everplans, Dashlane and LastPass, are management services that allow you to place account information, user names, and passwords in one place. Whereas these are handy and good references for all of us who manage numerous accounts, it does not address the very real concern that impersonating someone else (the deceased) online is a violation of virtually all licensing agreements.

The management of digital assets in the context of estate planning is an area in dire need of intelligent, uniform

legislation. The existing patchwork quilt of rules and licensing agreements is a challenge to both users and estate planners alike. When you consider your estate plan, take the time to address the disposition of all of your assets, including your digital assets, which can be of great sentimental as well as monetary value.

Now, more than ever, a conversation about your digital assets is an essential part of a comprehensive estate plan. Because this area of law is constantly changing, we recommend regular consultation with your estate planning attorney to make sure your plan continues address your concerns, accomplish your goals, and fulfill your wishes for your estate.

For further information, please visit our website www.randalllawfirm.com or call us at (518) 869-1205.

Thank you to all who continue to support us and our Fund Raising events. To make a Donation Mail to: Guilderhaven inc.

6655 Route 158 Altamont, NY 12009

Save the Date: October 6, 2016 Guilderhaven’s Annual “Gathering of Friends” Fundraiser Starting at 6pm, come join us at Mallozzi’s Banquet and Ballrooms, located at 1930 Curry Road Schenectady, NY. Tickets are $40 and include hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, silent auction, and a chance to win door prizes!

Please contact Sue at (518) 861-6861 for tickets.

www.guilderhaven.org FOR ADOPTION

Aiden is a wonderful m e d i u m - s i ze d neutered male kitty. He is an extremely gentle laid-back lap cat who wants to join in all family activities. His handsome looks and gentle demeanor will steal your heart.

Aiden needs a home where he will be the only cat as he carries the Feline Leukemia virus. Aiden is two years old and loves to cuddle. He is a great companion! He is up-to-date on his vaccines. Aiden was found wandering the streets going up to strangers to be pet. He has no interest in going back outside. His life has been tough enough and he so deserves a loving home.

For more info contact 518-461-0251 or brightsky@nycap.rr.com

“TANNER” is a neutered male cat, who was found in a back yard in January looking for food. When we took him in to be neutered, he tested positive for Feline Leukemia, therefore cannot be released back outside with other cats. He needs a home without other cats or with other cats who are Feline Leukemia positive. He is very friendly: likes to be brushed, loves to play w/toys, sat in my lap while sewing at the machine. I pick him up all the time. He had his Rabies Vaccine and Distemper Vaccine. He doesn’t seem to trust the foster dog that is downstairs w/ him so wants to atttack the dog (they are separated by a doggie gate and Tanner gets to come out when the foster dog is out for a walk. As soon as he hears us coming, he darts back to his room. If interested in this sweet cat, please call Deb at 518-765-5007.

TILLMAN is an extremely gentle laid back 5 year old kitty who had a very tough life prior to being rescued. He is an extremely handsome short-hair grey tiger w/ a white chest and feet. His green eyes will melt your heart when he rolls over to give you his belly to be rubbed and rubbed. Tillman was found living outside in the winter in the inner-city. He was scrounging for food trying to stay warm and alive. When he was rescued it was initially thought he had lost his one ear due to frost bite.

However the vet feels he was born with only a partial ear. His hearing is just fine! Tillman enjoys other kitties and hangs out with the five other cats in his foster home. He is shy at first but quickly adjusts because he loves to cuddle and be out with the family. Tillman is a HUGE lover. He will want to sleep with you at night snuggling right up next to you or on top of you. He will wait for you in the morning along with the other kitties for his “wet food snack”and greet you when you come home. He loves to hang out and will look to you for words of encouragement.

Although he has no interest in going back outside he enjoys watching the birds and squirrels from the windows. The best home for Tillman might be a quieter home where he can continue to feel safe and blossom. In return Tillman will reward you with lots of gentle snuggles. Tillman is neutered and has tested negative for FIV/Felv. He is up-to-date on his vaccines.

For more info call 518-461-0251 or brightsky@nycap.rr.com

Ivy is a very tiny energetic playful female looking for her forever home. She weighs in at seven pounds and is just now one year old.

She enjoys people and will meet you at the door when you come home. Ivy is social and will be wherever you are in the house. She enjoys other kitties in her foster home. Ivy was found literally starving in an abandoned garage in the inner-city while struggling to feed her five kittens. She was being a great mom at the detriment of her personal health. The neighbors would watch her and the kittens but no one stepped up to feed them. Ivy is our hero! Ivy is spayed, up-todate on her vaccines, and negative for FIV/ Felv. Feel free to contact 518-461-0251 or brightsky@nycap.rr.com for more info.

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TOWN OF GUILDERLAND

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY

Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 8:00 - 2:00 pm at the: Guilderland Highway Department 6338 French’s Mill Road Guilderland Center Please follow these SAFETY PROCEDURES: 1.

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All hazardous wastes must be in their original, labeled container Tighten caps and lids NEVER MIX CHEMICALS Sort and pack chemicals securely in a sturdy cardboard box; use newspaper or cardboard to keep items from tipping or hitting each other Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place in plastic bags or large container. Place chemicals that may react with each other in separate parts of the car DO NOT leave product in a hot, unventilated vehicle for any extended period of time DO NOT smoke near chemicals At the collection site, please stay in your vehicle. Workers will unload the materials

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UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS Explosives/Ammunition Medical and Infectious Waste Fireworks Radioactive Materials Controlled Substances Known Dioxins Compressed Gases (aerosols are okay) Commercial/Industrial Wastes Asbestos (double bag and bring to the Transfer Station) Empty Aerosols (throw in trash) Household Alkaline Batteries (throw in trash)

Master Cleaners Site (2312 Western Avenue, Guilderland)

- Public Comment Invited on Brownfield Application and Work Plan The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 08/31/2016 02:15 PM EDT Public Comment Invited on Brownfield Cleanup Program Application and Work Plan for Site on Western Ave. in Guilderland The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application and Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan from Charles Bohl Incorporated for a site known as Master Cleaners, site ID #C401072.

This site is located in the Town of Guilderland, within the County of Albany, and is located at 2312 Western Ave. Comments regarding this application must be submitted no later than September 30, 2016.

Important Numbers Emergencies POISON CONTROL

911 800-222-1222

Ambulances: Voorheesville Area Western Turnpike Rescue Squad - Centre Drive Western Turnpike Rescue Squad - Carman Road

765-2344 456-3600 456-5144

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

861-5480 356-1501 456-1118

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

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

Post Offices: Altamont Guilderland Guilderland Center Stuyvesant Plaza

861-6953 456-1400 861-5090 438-0773

Schools:

A copy of the application, Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan and other relevant documents are available at the document repository located at the Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland.

Information regarding the site and how to submit comments can be found at http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/60058.html or send comments to Robert Cozzy, Project Manager, NYSDEC – DER Bureau B, 625 Broadway, Albany 12233-7016; or call 518-402-9768.

NOTE: General information about New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program can be found at http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8450.html If you have questions about the site, please use the contact information provided above.

RICHARD’s EXCAVATING SEPTIC TANKS REPAIRS & NEW TANK INSTALLATION SEWER & WATER LINE REPAIRS BASEMENT WATER PROOFING Altamont, NY

518-356-2992

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

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

General Information: Albany Better Business Bureau 1-800-828-5000 Albany County Clerk’s Office 487-5100 Albany County Executive’s Office 447-7040 Altamont Fairgrounds 861-6671 Altamont Village Hall 861-8554 Guilderland Animal Control Officer 356-1501 Guilderland Animal Shelter 861-6855 Guilderland Chamber of Commerce 456-6611 Guilderland Food Pantry 930-1001 Guilderland Highway Department 861-5108 Guilderland IDA 356-1980 Guilderland Interfaith Council 456-5410 or 355-3000 Guilderland Parks & Recreation Department 456-3150 Guilderland Performing Arts Center 456-8604 Nott Road Park 869-9884 Park Superintendent 456-8220 Summer Day Camp (Tawasentha) 456-3475 Town Pool 456-4446 Guilderland Public Library 456-2400 Guilderland Town Hall 356-1980 Guilderland Transfer Station 861-6776 Guilderland Water & Wastewater Management Dept.

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Entire Check Lunch or Dinner The CAT’S MEOW 456-1895 with this coupon. One per visit, one per table.

One per party. Not Valid Holidays. Cannot be combined with other offers or specials.

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BEST FISH FRY IN GUILDERLAND! Voted 5 Years in Row!

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