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I encourage all our residents to make use of Guilderlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s park facilities during summertime. We have a lot of different things for people to do in our extensive network. You could choose to walk to the playground areas in one of our neighborhood-scale pocket parks, or take a longer hike on the 5-mile trail network in Tawasentha Park and the Winter Recreation Area. If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dog in your household, you and your pet might enjoy a visit to the dog park at Nott Road Park. A visit to Tawasentha Park offers the opportunity for picnicking, basketball, tennis, or softball, along with a visit to the Town Pool for a swim. We still have a few Thursday evening concerts coming up in August at the Guilderland Performing Arts Center as well. I hope that many of you will take advantage of the recreational opportunities these facilities offer.

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Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Friday Business Breakfast will cover how to promote your business during a challenging business climate. On Friday September 7th from 7:309am, come join us at GCC Offices 2050 Western Ave and hear from 3 experts with advice on promotion, public relations and trying to keep up with the ever changing technology era. On hand will be Pauline Bartel of Bartel Communications as well as Kristi Gustafson Barlette of Blogger, Staff Writer, and Social Media Expert from the Times Union. Last but not least, Patrick Honda of PC Promotional Printing and Networking Guru. The event is just $5 members and $10 for non-members- please be sure to reserve your spot.

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Join us on October 2nd from 5:30-8 pm at The Italian American Community center for Ladies Night Out, an evening of health, wellness and fun activities and camaraderie for women. This event will feature 35 vendors with free samples, demonstrations, and interactive booths. Sponsored by Walmart, Crossgates Mall, Bouchey & Clarke, and Key Bank, this event is free and open to the public. There will be a raffle and 50/50 drawing with proceeds going to The Legal Project.

On October 6th from 10am-2pm, come to Altamont Orchards for our annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Souped Up on Guilderland.â&#x20AC;? This event is a soup cook off with local restaurants, a car show and a fall community festival. The Chamber will culminate its Adirondack Chair community project with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;chairitableâ&#x20AC;? auction to benefit Guilderland students through the PTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Friends of Guilderland Athletics to help with programs that have been cut.

If you are interested in getting involved with either event, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to call the chamber. In the meantime, I encourage you to support our wonderful local businesses and organizations. Enjoy the rest of the summer while it lasts!

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This newest diagnosis follows that of her brother, Anthony, last year, who also has the juvenile form and father, Rick, who has been disabled by the disease over the past few years. Giannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom, Lori, has been and will continue to attempt to keep the family in their home, as mortgage payments become more difficult to meet with accumulating bills, while she takes care of her family and supports them around the clock. The continuous heartbreak seems unbearable, yet the Rodinos refuse to give up.

It is this outlook on life that rings with strength, perseverance, and ultimately hope that has impacted my own life. Like many, when I first heard the story of Rachel three years ago, my heart broke for the family. I have since had Gianna as a student in class and have learned through her and her family, that even when faced with horrible tragedy, smiles and laughter can still be part of your life. The inner strength that rings through the entire family has motivated me to not only get involved with fundraising for the family, but also to always keep a positive outlook, no matter what trials may come my way. Maybe it is the Rodinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story that could serve as a spark to help spur Huntingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awareness and research, bringing about a cure in time to save Gianna, Anthony, and Rick.

Lori believes it and so do Iâ&#x20AC;Ś.but this cannot be achieved by sitting by and continuing life as normal.

Many of you also know and love the family and have rallied behind them for almost 3 years. Still, we need to do more. At the current time, upcoming events that will help the Rodinos, while also benefiting the community, are being planned. More information will become available as soon as more specific plans are made.

Outdoor butterfly lights, in a way to memorialize Rachel, will be sold at all events and at the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce for the rest of the summer and fall. For now, we need people to help keep this familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope and faith alive by doing what communities do best: coming together when times are tough and doing for each other what we would hope would be done for us in a challenging situation. Please feel free to contact me at alonnarudolph@ hotmail.com or Kathy Burbank at the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce if you would like to get involved in easing the difficult road that lies ahead of this exceptional family.

And thank you for making me proud to be a part of this community, time and time again.

Alonna Rudolph - past teacher of the Rodino children Visit www.rodinofamily.com for more information on upcoming events, or drop a check or gift card off at the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Office at 2050 Western Avenue.

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The fair is geared toward boys, girls, men and women of all ages looking to spend a day in the sun with their family and friends. No matter what you like to do, whether it is hop onto the carnival rides, participate in contests, visit the various vendors or learn from the history-rich exhibits, a day spent at the fair is the perfect getaway from your workday routine and everyday errands.

This year, the Altamont Fair will feature live music from local bands playing everything from country music and rock to the oldies. The famous Circus Hollywood, sponsored by National Grid, will be at the fair entertaining visitors everyday, and there are plenty of activities for all fairgoers to participate in, such as Miss Altamont Fair, the Ugliest Cake Contest and the opportunity to learn about sustainable living.

The Altamont Fair provides a number of familyfriendly shows. For animal lovers, there is the Two by Two Zoo, which educates children about animals, a petting zoo and Disc-Connected K9s, the world famous Frisbee dogs. For those interested in magic tricks, Sylvia’s Magic Trunk provides spectacular entertainment, and for families looking for a laugh, they should see Vic and Sticks, the musical comedy group that allows kids to participate in its shows.

The 2012 event focuses on sustainable living with a new green initiative. The County Waste-sponsored “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” competition will feature the illustrations of green living by children as a method of reinforcing the importance of an eco-friendly lifestyle. Schenectady Children’s Museum and the Pine Bush Preserve have joined with the Altamont Fair to illustrate the importance of sustainable living.

Speakers scheduled include Diana Dumesnil Senior Day will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 15, this year.

Sponsored by St. Peter’s Health Services, seniors 65 and over receive free admission until 4:00 p.m. Senior Day includes plenty of exhibits from senior-serving agencies. Presentations throughout the day will provide valuable information to our senior guests, including special presentations about senior scams for which to watch out. Chauffeured golf carts will be made available to patrons in need of transportation assistance around the fair grounds.

Armed Services Day follows Senior Day, occurring Thursday, Aug. 16. On Armed Services Day, all active and retired members of the military will be admitted free of charge until 4 p.m. (free admission does not include rides). Armed Services Day events include a World War II radio re-enactment as well as exhibits of military vehicles. Budweiser and Saratoga Eagle will be raising funds to benefit VA Homeless Veterans Programs in the Capital Region, and to cap off a great day, the US Army Color guard will lead off a flag-raising ceremony followed by an amazing Alonzo Fireworks display, sponsored by Quick Response Restoration.

The Altamont Fair focuses on agriculture, and as the surrounding agricultural community shrinks more and more each year as housing developments grow, the Altamont Fair has become the showcase for agricultural traditions and the importance of keeping them alive in the 21st century.

Roots from the fair trace back as far as 1819, when The Albany Agricultural Society sponsored an event titled the “Agricultural Jubilee” in Bethlehem and Slingerlands. In 1892, the society settled on Altamont as a permanent location for the fair.

In 1893, horse racing kicked off the first Altamont Fair. The Fine Arts and Applied Science Building, the oldest building on the fairgrounds, was constructed for the first event. Admission was just a quarter, and net receipts for the inaugural threeday event equaled $884.13.

During the inaugural event, fairgoers were extremely interested in the latest farming machinery, as use of steel tools was on the rise.

Weaving machines were also popular it was common for households to make their own clothes. Finally, a gardening display showcasing a diversity of new seeds for planting was of interest to a population growing due to the continuing rise of European immigrants.

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The mission of the Altamont Fair is to blend the tradition of agricultural education and awareness with positive family fun to appeal to everybody in the Albany, Schenectady and Greene counties.

Throughout its history, the fair has always brought new and exciting attractions for visitors, from car racing in 1910 to a General Electric-sponsored radio concert in 1922.

While there have been numerous name changes, facilities used and many years since the first Altamont Fair, the fair has always provided those living in and around the Albany, Schenectady and Greene counties with an enjoyable and educational experience in a safe and family-friendly atmosphere. A visit to the Altamont Fair will create memories fair-goers will not soon forget.

For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.altamontfair.com.

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While many people often think about the emotional aspects of marriage, often times they fail to consider that marriage is a financial partnership. Over the course of your marriage you will make many financial decisions with your spouse. While you are planning for your wedding day, you should also consider using a prenuptial agreement to plan for your future together.

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As a wise colleague once said to me, “You don’t put Fix-a-Flat in your trunk because you presume you will get a flat tire on the way to the store.” A prenuptial agreement should be viewed as a tool to help you plan your financial life together as a married couple in addition to providing a level of security if (not when!) you and your spouse decide to part ways.

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An Understanding of the Financial Picture: In order for a prenuptial agreement to be properly prepared, each party must share information about his/her finances (such as income, assets, and debts). Sharing this information will help each party understand more about each other and communicate about future financial matters. Often times this will help strengthen the relationship between the parties.

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Future Planning: The beginning of the marriage is the best time to address expectations for both individuals and the plans you both have for the future. For example, will both spouses work during the marriage? If one spouse plans to stay home to care for children, then the agreement should discuss how the family will be financially supported.

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Handling Debts: People may have debt when they enter into a marriage. For example, with the rising cost of higher education it is not uncommon anymore for two young people to have student loans in the six-figures. A prenuptial agreement can address how these and other debts will be paid during the marriage or upon a divorce.

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Protection of Current Assets: Pre-nuptial agreements can be used to ensure that separate property (e.g. property you owned prior to your marriage) remains the separate property of the person that owns it.

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Estate Planning: New York State law does not allow one spouse to disinherit the other (this law is known as the Elective Share Statute). However, each party to a prenuptial agreement can waive the application of that law, so that in the event of your passing you will be able to distribute your assets according to your wishes. This is often extremely important to someone who is remarrying and has children and/or support obligations from a prior marriage.

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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Below are just a few of the interesting items available at the Library for you to borrow.

ADULT FICTION Running the Rift by Naomi Benaron is an American author. With this novel she won the 2010 Bellwether Prize for fiction. Rwandan runner Jean Patrick Nkuba dreams of winning an Olympic gold medal and uniting his ethnically divided country, only to be driven from everyone he loves when the violence starts, after which he must find a way back to a better life.

The Games by Ted Kosmatka This stunning first novel from Nebula Award and Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award finalist Ted Kosmatka is a riveting tale of science cut loose from ethics. Set in an amoral future where genetically engineered monstrosities fight each other to the death in an Olympic event, The Games envisions a harrowing world that may arrive sooner than you think.

No Mark Upon Her by Deborah Crombie When an Olympic rowing hopeful and a detective with the Met is found dead in the Thames, Scotland Yard Superintendent Duncan Kincaid, along with his wife and his team, is submerged in a complex case involving political and ethical issues that put both his career and reputation on the line Private Games by James Patterson The 2012 Olympics are hours away when a high-ranking member of the gamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; organizing committee and his mistress are killed.

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VIDEOS Lake Placid an Olympic history; written and directed by Marc Nathanson.

Munich; screenplay by Tony Kushner and Eric Roth ; directed by Steven Spielberg.

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BRENDA DEER MEMORIAL 5K Saturday, September 8, 2012 Kids Fun Run - 8:30AM 5K-3K - 9:00AM The Guilderland YMCA invites you to bring your whole family to this exciting celebration, energizing healthy living in our community. The Brenda Deer Memorial will include a 5K run, 3K walk, Kid’s Fun Run, Fitness Demos (for adults and kids), and more. Learn more at CDYMCA.org. $25 $25 FREE

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Animals Available for Adoption and Upcoming Events

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I want to be your forever friend. Please come visit me at the Brennan Humane Society in Gloversville, NY (437 Nine Mile Tree Road. For more information, callDenise or Kathy at 518 725-0115 or visit http://www.pawsforyou.org

My name is Bear. After having me for 6 years, my family decided that I was too big and they dropped me off at the Brennan Humane Society. I am a make Chocolate Lab who is friendly and still has a lot of energy to play. Please come and visit me and male me a part of your family, Call Denise or Kathy at 518 725-0115 or visit http:// www.pawsforyou.org.

Kansas I’m Kansas and I am a 4 year old spayed female Greyhound. I am a petite light brindle . I am told that I am sweet and energetic and good with other dogs. I love attention, give kisses and love to play.

I do require a fenced in yard and can be part of any family with children older than 8 years of age. Please contact Pat at 518 768-2579.

SAVE THE DATE! August 24-25, 2012 – Macy’s “Shop for a Cause Macy’s is partnering with Guilderhaven, inc., to raise money for our ongoing charitable efforts. Shop for a Cause gives you the opportunity to give back to your community and to help Guilderhaven help the animal community. When you purchase a $5 saving pass and Shop For A Cause on August 24-August 25, 2012, you'll receive 25% off* on regular, sale and clearance merchandise, including designer brands you love, throughout the store, as well as 10% off furniture, mattresses and area rugs. And, you will be eligible to win a $500 gift card, no purchase necessary!

October 4, 2012 - Guilderhaven’s Annual “Gathering of Friends” Fundraiser Our “Gathering of Friends” Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, October 4th at 6pm at Mallozzi’s at the Western Tpke. Golf Course in Guilderland. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, door prizes, dinner, coffee, and dessert (cash bar, soft drinks are provided). The cost is $35.00 a ticket. If interested, please contact Georgia at 439-9264 or guilderhaven@mac.com, or Sue at 861-6861, or Pat at 456-2007. If you would like to sponsor this event please contact at the above phone numbers or email address.

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Q. How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

A. I’ve written three and they are all thrillers. My first was Shadows and Deceptions followed by Triangle of Stars and my latest is The Bear Hunter. As to which is my favorite, that’s a tough one. I’m partial to Shadows and Deceptions because it was my first, but I think The Bear Hunter is my best. Triangle of Stars is pretty good too!

Q. How and why did you start writing?

A. I always enjoyed reading stories and writing papers in college.

One day I decided to take a course in writing to see if I had what it took to write a short story. Well the first story I submitted to a magazine was accepted and published. At this time, I read an article that Tom Clancy bought part ownership in the Baltimore Orioles. I thought that if a guy can write a few books and buy a baseball team, I had to try writing my own books. I turned one of my short stories into my first novel, Shadows and Deceptions.

One of the things I learned about writing was to write about what you know so it would make the story as realistic as possible.

Living in the Capital District, I decided to make that the main setting for all three books.

Q. What h td do you lik like tto d do when h you are nott writing? iti ?

A. I enjoy spending time with my family. I’ve been married to Lisa for twenty-three years and have two children. Our daughter, Kayla just graduated from Keuka College and our son, Connor, just graduated from Guilderland and will be attending Mercy College in the fall. Also, I have a few hobbies that I enjoy. Skiing and the world of wine is another. I find it amazing what flavors are produced by a simple grape and where they are grown. I’m a member of a Burgundy wine society called the Confrerie des Chevailier du Tastevin where we hold tastings in local restaurants.

Another hobby is building military dioramas. I’ve been doing them since I was a kid and I’m finally at the stage with painting techniques where the models look lifelike.

Q. What do you love most about the business?

A. Besides seeing your name on a book cover, holding book signings was a lot of fun. I had over one hundred in ten states and was able to meet a lot of interesting people, including other authors who were holding signings as well. I would have to say the best encounter I had was when I was at a signing for Triangle of Stars and a guy ran up to my table and said “I read your first Q. Where can we find your books? Are they available in book and I have to get this one!” That made my day!

digital format?

A. Some book stores will have the first two. All three books can Q. What do you think is your biggest challenge with the business? be ordered on Amazon.com. And yes, all three are available in A. Competition and the subjectivity of the book business. The digital format. entire business is based on an agents or publishers opinion and whether they think your book is marketable or not. Sometimes Q. Do you have a website? that’s hard to deal with. It’s very easy to get discouraged when A. I do. It’s www.Bryan-McLachlan.com the rejection letters and e-mails keep coming in. If you make it to the point of publication, then you have to get the consumer to notice and buy your book.

Q. What do you want the community to know about you?

A. Besides being an author, I work security at Farnsworth Middle School and coach Modified football and boys lacrosse.

For the future, I still plan on writing. The ideas are forming for another novel. Traveling around the country is planned for the future. We have a few destinations in the mountain west we want to get to and another trip to the Virgin Islands.

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7TH ANNUAL ST. LUCY/ST. BERNADETTE ALTAMONT OPEN SCRAMBLE/CAPTAIN’S CHOICE

Monday, September 10th Cost: $125 per player Registration:11:00-11:45 am • Shotgun Start: 12:00 Noon Enjoy a fall day on a beautiful course featuring 18 holes of golf (including cart), lunch, door prizes, and an awards dinner.

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The cost for this event is $125 per player. This price includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, lunch, chicken and ribs Awards Dinner and various awards. For an additional $20 you may purchase a “Mulligan” package. This will allow you one Mulligan plus several additional opportunities to win prizes. Awards Dinner only tickets are available for $35 per person.

Format: Scramble/Captain’s Choice (suitable for golfers of all abilities) For more information contact Terry Seery at 518-861-5961 Space is limited so please sign up early!

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n July 14th many of our students at Guilderland Martial Arts attended the North East Open tournament at the Marriott Hotel on Wolf Road. When a student performs at this tournament they must formally approach a panel of judges, confidently and strongly introduce themselves, explain what they are going to perform and after finding their starting point that will keep their routine in the ring, begin their performance. After their performance the student must endure a period during which they stand at attention and are graded. Then comes the waiting to see if they score high enough to place. There are any number of things that can go wrong that make the situation a rough one for anyone.

Certainly you recognize this process since you have in some form been watching some or all of the Olympics. The Olympics represent the pinnacle of international competition in sports. Like gymnastics, basketball, track and field, swimming and a host of other sports, World Taekwondo Federation Taekwondo has within its structure a clear path to the Olympics. For many of the participants even a small local tournament feels like the Olympics and achieving the completion of their routine feels like a victory. If they can come away with the added victory of a prize then the feeling is even better.

As I have said before it is not solely about winning, though that is indeed the driving force. It is mostly about the development of character. The students that achieve participation in tournaments gain experience in being outside of their comfort zone. When they are asked to give a presentation at school or at work it will be easy. They will be used to being a little, if not very, uncomfortable and they will be successful.

I am in front of a class of students most of the time. I ask people all the time to be out of their comfort zone because I know it is good for them. Very few of them sincerely want to electively be in the spotlight. Think about how you would feel if you were asked to get up in front of a crowd and talk about some topic or do something. 90% of you would probably feel at least a little sense of panic. But if you were to do it and pull it off, you would be happy about it and better for the experience. We need a push to excel in life and we need to get out of our comfort zone to live and become stronger.

At the end of the school year, I put some of my fabulous teaching friends at Guilderland High School outside of their comfort zone by having them break boards. They overcame every aspect of leaving their comfort zone. They loved it and I was thrilled to provide the experience.

Find a way to make it happen, even though you worry about it. I intend to keep doing it to myself at tournaments and I have another plan for something big, but until I complete the training and sign up, that will remain a secret that hopefully I can report to you next year.

My congratulations to all of our students that participated in the tournament by performing or supporting those that did. None of us can be successful without the support of our family and friends for the training necessary to succeed.

Master Rice owns Guilderland Martial Arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.

Master Rice is also a Math teacher at Guilderland High School. Guilderland Martial Arts offers classes starting at age 4 as well as an afterschool program and summer camps. For more information please call 690-1269.

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