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STICKY historic corridor where there is an overwhelming sense of belonging and community spirit, we have been inspired for over 20 years to bring that mission to life for clients every day - and can continue to build on that tradition in a space that allows us to grow.”

Vicki L. Haak, CFP® and Celeste Oxendine in new Rhinebeck office

BUSINESS OPENS NEW OFFICE IN HISTORIC RHINEBECK VILLAGE — Vicki

L. Haak, CFP®, village of Rhinebeck resident, announced today the relocation of her longtime financial planning practice to 30 East Market Street, Suite 1 in the historic business district of the Village of Rhinebeck, New York. The move comes on the heels of the practice’s 20th anniversary.

Says Haak, “The decision to relocate within our village business district in Rhinebeck has been a very deliberate one. As a Certified Financial Planner™ with Ameriprise Financial, Services, Inc., our mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals. By basing ourselves in the heart of an

Says Claudia Cooley, executive director, Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce, “Vicki Haak is a valuable member of our business community; one of the ‘guideposts’ I refer to regarding all things Rhinebeck. She has served in many leadership roles over the years and quietly makes an impact on all kinds of organizations by sharing her time and talent whenever asked. As the former president of our Board of Trustees of the Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce, she really helped our organization grow; today, as she celebrates 20 years in business here in our Historic District, we congratulate Vicki on the continued growth of her practice.”

Haak’s appreciation for the Rhinebeck community has manifested through myriad leadership and volunteer roles; she has served as former president of Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce and has been a board member of Winnakee Land Trust, Morton Memorial Library, and Center for Performing Arts. Haak has also served on the Wilderstein Business Advisory Council and has supported

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Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill, Art Studio Views, Rhinebeck Science Foundation, and a number of other community-based initiatives.

As an independent advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Haak focuses on comprehensive financial planning, including investment allocation advice, retirement and estate planning, and wealth management strategies for individuals, families and foundations and trusts. For more information, call 845-876-1157.

CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEADING NBC INTO THE FUTURE —

National Bank of Coxsackie announces that at the annual reorganization meeting on March 21, Donald G. Persico was appointed Chair of the Board of Directors. Persico is a lifelong resident of Ravena. He graduated from Lehigh University in 1978 with a degree in business and economics. He worked in the family business as a youngster, took over as president at the age of 24 and has successfully managed and expanded Persico Oil Company ever since. In 1984 he established Persico True Value Hardware, another successful business going strong today. Over the years Don has contributed his time to civic organizations such as Coeymans Fire District and RCS Community Library. Persico joined the board in January 1991, the bank’s youngest director..

Wunderbar Bistro honored with 2018 Small Business Excellence Award

ALBANY — One local small business was recognized during National Small Business Week at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 20th Annual Small Business Excellence Awards luncheon in Albany on May 3. Small businesses are selected for the Excellence Awards based on their company’s longevity, innovation, sales growth, increased employment, ability to overcome adversity or community contributions.

and bar. Lyle started with six employees and now employs 21. The family-owned business focuses on local business customers, rather than the tourist business and has responded to the ever-changing needs of the community by modifying their innovative menu and changing various services. Growing up in a family-owned business, Lyle is already considering training the next generation, starting early with his 2-year-old daughter.

“The 20th Annual Small Business Kinderhook Bank honored WunContributed photo derbar Bistro based in Hudson with Pictured from left are James Conroy, NYBDC; Zak Russell, Wunderbar Bistro; Jenna Excellence Awards luncheon gives a 2018 Small Business Excellence Jimenez, Wunderbar Bistro; Lyle Lentz, Wunderbar Bistro; Jaclyn Albizu, Wunderbar us the opportunity to celebrate our Josephine Lentz, Ann Finnegan, Kinderhook Bank; and Bernard J. Paprocki, business community leaders for Award. Owned by Lyle Lentz and Bistro; SBA Syracuse District. their small business successes,” Jaclyn Albizu, Wunderbar Bistro has been in business since 2002 and has continued to grow through both said Bernard J. Paprocki, SBA Syracuse district director. “Small busithe good years and trying economic times. In 2011 Kinderhook Bank ness owners develop deep community connections, provide the critical provided financial assistance with an SBA-backed loan for Lyle to pur- backbone of our economy, employ local residents, and contribute to the chase the building from his father and make renovations to the restaurant vibrancy and innovation of our nation.”

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6 Two destinations to beat the heat this summer 14 What a catch! Hudson River prime spot for striped bass anglers

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The east end of Lake Taghkanic.

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s the area moves from spring into summer, Twin County destinations with a focus on water-related activities are preparing for the tourism season, which brings in thousands of visitors.

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LAKE TAGHKANIC STATE PARK Columbia County residents and visitors alike can beat the heat at Lake Taghkanic State Park at 1528 Route 82 in Ancram.

THIS SUMMER

While park management isn’t offering new activities this summer, visitors can rent boats, go fishing, camp, use the basketball and beach volleyball courts and take a swim in the lake, Park Manager Rob Snyder said.

“People do like having different activities to do while they’re here,” Snyder said. “The beach is a huge draw.”

The park opened May 4 for camping and the beach opened Memorial Day weekend. The beach is open weekends only until June 23. After that, it will be open seven days a week through Labor Day weekend, Snyder said.

“We pretty much follow the school schedule,” he said.

“The park itself is open 365 days a year — certain activities are shut down during the winter months.”

Entry to the park is free, but visitors who want to go to the beach will pay an $8 vehicle fee.

Any revenue earned from the parking and boat rental fees goes to the state Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. The funds are redistributed to parks across the state.

“The state’s perspective is to try to keep the costs reasonable,” Snyder said.

Wet weather was the source of a decline in visits to the beach last summer, he added.

The park averages 200,000 visitors annually who come to Lake Taghkanic for the beach. During the rainy summer of 2017, that number fell to 144,000.

“It was a little low due to the rain,” Snyder said of last year’s lacking tourists. “If we get a good summer, it will be higher.”

Last summer was good for camping, Snyder said.

Park management has noted a slight rise in the number of campers.

“It [the rain] didn’t deter the campers,” he said.

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A busy day at Lake Taghkanic State Park in Ancram.

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A high percentage of people who use the park are Hudson Valley residents from Columbia to Westchester counties. Other park visitors hail from New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

“We’ve got a lot of families who come who do picnics, graduation and birthday parties,” Snyder said. “It’s a really nice, relaxing atmosphere.”

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ZOOM FLUME Zoom Flume, a water park in East Durham, recently picked up a good deal of buzz on TripAdvisor when it compiled a list of the 15 best vacation spots for toddlers and parents.

Durham made the list thanks in large part to Hull-O-Farms and Zoom Flume. Last September, TripAdvisor’s rental website ranked Durham as one of 20 best family vacation destinations.

“We try to spread that word around as much as possible,” he said. “It’s always a challenge to people to come off the beaten path.”

The water park is in the midst of renovating the original concrete water slides. A fiberglass shell is being placed over the slides to make them smoother and safer for riders.

The newest slide in the park is the Typhoon Twister. It opened in 2016 with a rave reception.

Zoom Flume staff have shared and promoted the TripAdvisor ranking on Facebook, General Manager Ed Kerrigan said.

Zoom Flume staff are working with Canadian manufacturer ProSlide Technology Inc. to work on a new project, Kerrigan said.

“That kind of publicity will help us, [and] help Greene County,” Kerrigan said.

In addition to the rides, starting in 2012, Zoom Flume has hosted a popular live performance by a Disney Channel star on a summer visit.

The water park is heavily promoted on radio, television and in newspapers to get visitors to go to a place off the beaten path, Kerrigan said.

The Disney Channel guest series is a smash hit and Olivia Rodrigo, star of the children’s program “Bizaardvark,” will appear at the park Aug. 4.

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Above left, a sign greeting visitors to Zoom Flume Water Park in East Durham.

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Above right, visitors waiting in line to get into Zoom Flume Waterpark.

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Above middle, a long shot of Zoom Flume Waterpark in East Durham.

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Bottom right, the entrance to Zoom Flume Waterpark in East Durham.

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Summer tourists provide expanding opportunities for Columbia County

Projects like this leverage a key strength of Columbia County: our cultural assets. CEDC has reinvigorated its commitment to the creative economy in recent years. CEDC identified Quality of Life as one of the four pillars in our 2016 Strategic Plan and has hosted panels and roundtables to draw The area is benefiting from an increased recognition in reattention and promote this important segment of our econocent years as one of the Northeast’s top weekend destinations my. CEDC also works closely with Ann Cooper and the staff thanks to the natural environment, recreational opportunities at Columbia County Tourism to make sure attracting visitors and artistic culture that have long given residents and second is central to our economic strategy for the county. home owners a high quality of life. Exciting, new economic Raising awareness for this sector and supporting projects development projects coming online and an incoming influx that bring new investment to individuals, businesses and of investment will only amplify the buzz that’s put Columbia not-for-profit organizations working in a wide array of creCounty destinations in numerous national publications. ative ventures and jobs is a critical part of our narrative for A notable ongoing multiphase project expected to be comattracting new companies, workers and residents across all pleted in the fall is the Hudson River SkyWalk, which will sectors. connect the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill This narrative is filled with persuasive points about why with the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson. The scenic pepeople should come here. There is something here for everydestrian walkway over the Hudson River’s Rip Van Winkle one, from historic sites like Olana or the Martin Van Buren Bridge, now with wider sidewalks and overlooks areas, House; cultural venues like Basilica Hudson, Hudson Hall, promises to create an enhanced experience for visitors and the Mac-Haydn Theatre and PS-21; numerous agritourism draw new tourists to Columbia and Greene Counties.

Michael Tucker, President and CEO, opportunities throughout the county; craft breweries, distillThe two historic sites draw nearly 200,000 visitors annually, F. Columbia Economic Development eries and eateries; or the unique architectural and shopping and the connectivity provided by the Hudson River SkyWalk Corporation experience in downtown Hudson and in villages and hamlets will draw even more people, spending more time and money throughout the county. in the surrounding communities.

Hudson’s waterfront is promising to become an even more attractive destinaThe state Bridge Authority has worked closely with the Columbia Economic tion as the state’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative investments Development Corporation, along with other community partners in both Co- are implemented in the coming years, which will strengthen our local economy lumbia and Greene counties, to ensure the project’s success. even more.

In addition, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in his 2018 State of the State ad- Exciting things happening in surrounding counties also gives Columbia County dress additional funding will be provided to convert the intersection of routes an opportunity to serve as the gateway to visitors from all directions. It’s a core 23 and 9G into a pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly roundabout that will provide a part of CEDC’s strategy to promote both local and regional collaboration to direct connection from the east end of the bridge to Olana, as well as connecting leverage our collective strength to grow our economy and create new jobs. the Hudson River SkyWalk and the Empire Trail to Hudson’s downtown busiThe Hudson River SkyWalk, Empire Trail and reconstruction of the Route 23 ness district. Using road and bridge improvements to stimulate local economies and 9G intersection are perfect examples of such a multiphased project, which enhances safety and access while reviving upstate communities. have received millions in state funding through the Regional Economic DevelNew attractions and a better visitor experience will have positive impacts ra- opment Council and the state budget. It ties into regional and statewide assets diating throughout the local economy. A 2016 study found 10.4 percent of em- by connecting to the expanding network of the Empire State Trail, leverages the ployment in Columbia County is sustained by visitors, which highlights the rise of Downtown Hudson and spotlights the strength of the arts, culture, history and recreation throughout Columbia County. importance of our service sector to the overall economy.

Every summer, thousands of visitors and increased economic activity add to the vibrant and diverse array of arts, culture, tourism and recreational opportunities in Columbia County.

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Beachgoers celebrating 4th of July at Lake Taghkanic State Park in Ancram.

“She’s a big deal,” Kerrigan said of the young actress. “The kids we’ve spoken to are all aware of her.”

This summer schedule will feature a one-week program with the XPogo Stunt Team, which performs amazing feats on pogo sticks, and the Marvel Comics character Black Panther, with the blessing of the long-time comic-book empire, Kerrigan said.

All of these activities are included with the price of admission which is $32.99 for adults and older children and $26.99 for children age seven and under, according to the Zoom Flume website.

“It’s just kind of an added value to guests,” Kerrigan said. “It’s a tool we use to attract season pass people.”

Season passes this summer are $62, according to Zoom Flume. More than 10,000 people applied for a season pass as of May 8, Kerrigan said.

“It’s a great value for families within this area, Greene County, Albany,”

he said. “People really do take advantage of it.”

Kerrigan is hopeful the weather will cooperate this summer and will be a far cry from last summer’s rain and unseasonable cold. Much of the business is affected by the weather, he said.

“We’re looking forward to good weather,” Kerrigan said.

In November, the state Department of Labor proposed employee scheduling rules to protect low-paid workers from losing wages and unplanned schedule changes. This will have an effect on how many people the park will hire, Kerrigan said. Ninety percent of the park’s employees are high school and college students.

“We’re probably going to have a few less people,” he said.

The park will open Father’s Day weekend June 16-17 and then reopen for business June 22. From that date on, Zoom Flume will be open every day until Labor Day.

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Lee Magoon, 91 Palmer Road, Craryville, 12521

APRIL 17

 Reverend Ryan’s Second Chance CPR & 1st Aid Training, 50 Prospect St., Philmont, 12565; The Rev. Ryan David O’Dowd, 50 Prospect St., Philmont, 12565

APRIL 19

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Eye Candy Eyes, 515 N. Second St., Hudson, 12534; Deanquanette Lee, 515 N. Second St., Hudson, 12534

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Munchies, 23 Schoolmaster Court, Athens, 12015; Reginald Scantlebury, 23 Schoolmaster Court, Athens, 12015

APRIL 24

 M&S Guttermen, 543 Washington St., Hudson, 12534;

Willie N. Moses, 543 Washington St., Hudson, 12534 Chef Dana Johnson, PO Box 344, Hudson, 12534; Dana Johnson, 2368 Sleepy Hollow Road, Athens, 12015

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APRIL 27

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Birge Calhoun and Sons, 433 Bushnell Road, Chatham, 12037; Zachary Calhoun, 173 Middle Road, Hudson, 12534

4.2%

4.6% March 2018

March 2017

4.4%

MAY 4

 Devin Miller, 1903 S. Route 203, Chatham, Lot No. 13,

12037; Devin Miller, 1903 S. Route 203 Chatham, Lot No. 13, 12037  Lady Fingar, 44 Pleasant View Drive, Hudson, 12534; Julia B. Fingar, 44 Pleasant View Drive, Hudson, 12534

MAY 7

 Sun Earth Design Group, 192 Ten Broeck Lane, Hudson, 12534; Kadrian LaPorte, 192 Ten Broeck Lane, Hudson 12534  Luminescent Media, 610 Warren St., No. 2, Hudson, 12534; David McDonald, 610 Warren St., No. 2, Hudson, 12534

MAY 8

 Driver Discount Classes, 27 Lake Shore Drive, Copake,

12516; Ryan Camenzuli, 27 Lake Shore Drive, Copake, 12516  Roseman Wealth Conservation, 3936 county Route 9, East Chatham, 12060; Carole Roseman Dono, 3936 county Route 9, East Chatham, 12060

MAY 9

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4.4%

APRIL 20

 Antweaked, PO Box 533, 6 Highland Ave., Philmont, 12565; William Hamm, 6 Highland Ave., Philmont, 12565

April 2017

APRIL 16

 Goon Gear, 91 Palmer Road, Craryville, 12521; Tonya

The following are DBAs from April 16 to May 21, 2018.

4.1%

COLUMBIA COUNTY DBAs

Feb. 2018

Source: NYS Department of Labor

MAY 3

April 2017

*Most 2018 second quarter economic statistics were unavailable as of press time

4.8%

2.8%

 Grammy Jo’s Magic Paintbrush, 67 Grey Fox Lane, Chatham Center, 12184; Jody L. Schoenfeld, 67 Grey Fox Lane, Chatham Center, 12184  Diamond Shine, 296 Route 295, Lot No. 20, Chatham, 12037; Ashley Goodrich, 296 Route 295, Lot No. 20, Chatham 12037

New York State

March 2018

14,400 in February 2018 14,500 in March 2018 14,500 in April 2018 14,100 in April 2017

Clark, 880 Route 82, Elizaville, 12523  Flower Power Landscaping, 880 Route 82, Elizaville, 12523; Elizabeth Clark, 880 Route 82, Elizaville, 12523  Velvetone Studios, 109 Orchard Road, Ghent, 12075; Thomas C. Cesternino, 109 Orchard Road, Ghent, 12075  B&N Contracting, 151 Humane Society Road, Hudson, 12534; Noah Casivant, 151 Humane Society Road, Hudson, 12534  The Modest Mutt, PO Box 297, Chatham, 12037; Vienna Andresen, 75 Pratt Hill Road, Chatham 12037  Hoover’s Sewing, 69 Cody Lane East Chatham, 12060; Sharon Lynn Hoover, 69 Cody Lane, East Chatham, 12060  Handyman McCaul, 1923 County Route 10, Ancram, 12502; Duane McCaul, 1923 County Route 10, Ancram, 12502

MAY 1

*April statistics were not available as of press time

4.1%

Source: U.S. DOE, Energy Information Administration. Prices are for the composite area that includes New York, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia.

Nonagriculture jobs in Greene County, not including military positions

dBas

18.2%

5.4%

.9%

Feb. 2018

21,500 in February 2018 21,400 in March 2018 21,600 in April 2018 21,400 in April 2017

$329 in February 2018 $322.0 in March 2018 $327.1 April 2018 $276.7 in April 2017

Feb. 2018

Average New York surrogate price for on-highway diesel

Nonagriculture jobs in Columbia County, not including military positions

5.5%

Source: NYS Energy Research and Development Authority ~

JoBs

 Bow’s End Nails, 167 Highland Road, Chatham, 12037;

 Mamalama, 880 Route 82, Elizaville, 12523; Elizabeth

March 2017

14.4%

The following are DBAs from April 16 to May 21, 2018.

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Greene County

4.4%

$299.2 in February 2018 $298.0 in March 2018 $291.1 April 2018 $254.5 April 2017

April 2018

-5.2%

dBas (doing business under an assumed name) Tonya Schmidt, 167 highland Road, Chatham, 12037

*April statistics were not available as of press time

3.9%

Average Middle Hudson Region price for gallon of residential propane

Source: Bank of Canada

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22.4%

6.4%

U.S.-Canadian dollar exchange rate (Canadian dollars per U.S. dollar)

5.8%

$319.9 February 2018 $313.6 in March 2018 $315.8 in April 2018 $258.1 April 2017

Feb. 2018

Average Upper Hudson Valley price for gallon of home heating oil

doLLaR eXchanGe $1.28 in February 2018 $1.29 March 2018 $1.27 April 2018 $1.34 April 2017

Columbia County

March 2018

14%

(Percent gains and losses are over 12 months)

UnemPLoyment Rates

April 2018

Average Upstate New York price for gallon of regular unleaded gas $267.1 in February 2018 $262.3 in March 2018 $276.1 April 2018 $242.1 in April 2017

March 2018

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*In cents per gallon, including taxes

5%

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor and the state Department of Labor (Not seasonally adjusted.

Latest available data reported)

 Burl Buster, 209 Harvey Mountain Road, Austerlitz, 12017; Richard Light, 209 Harvey Mountain Road, Austerlitz, 12017  Yummy Kitchen, 5 Prospect St., Chatham, 12037; EJG 17 LLC – Elijah Godner, operator, 5 Prospect St., Chatham, 12037

MAY 11

 Mountain View Painting, 913 state Route 9H, Ghent, 12075; Celina Munger, 913 state Route 9H, Ghent, 12075

MAY 14

 Chatham Chinese Restaurant, 15 Dardess Drive, Suite No. 8, Chatham, 12037; Bizhu Lin, 148 Hudson Ave., Apt. No. 1, Chatham, 12037  The Golden Scissor Salon, 211 Sigler Road, Pine Plains, 12567; Bernadette M. Sigler, 211 Sigler Road, Pine Plains,

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12567

MAY 16

 Quittner Antiques, 10 Church Ave., Germantown,

12526; Benjamin Q. Davidson, 10 Church Ave., Germantown, 12526

MAY 17

 GFAB Graphix, 667 White Mills Road, No. 13, Valatie,

12184; Scott Govertsen, 667 White Mills Road, no. 13, Valatie, 12184  Clean Cut Landscaping, 22 Connacher Road, Ghent, 12075; Ryan Kozel, 22 Connacher Road, Ghent, 12075

MAY 18

 Gail Crosman Moore, 134 Warren St., Hudson, 12534; Gail Crosman Moore, 136 Warren St., Hudson, 12534  KR Trucking, 841 county Route 6, Germantown, 12526; Kevin Race, 841 county Route 6, Germantown, 12526

GREENE COUNTY DBAs APRIL 16

 Starman, 230 Winter Clove Road, Route Top, 12473;

Thomas Charneski, 230 Winter Clove Road, Round Top, 12473

APRIL 17

 Matt’s Towing, 22 Strawberry Lane, Catskill, 12414; Matthew Decker, 22 Strawberry Lane, Catskill, 12414  Mountain Power Machine, 562 Vernal Butler Road, Cairo, 12413; Steven C. Nobles, 562 Vernal Butler Road, Cairo, 12413  Genesis Proformance, 381 Medway Earlton Road, Earlton, 12058; Ethan Michael Bradt, 381 Medway Earlton Road, Earlton, 12058

APRIL 18

 Em McDermott, 2450 Route 67, Freehold, 12431; Me-

gan McDermott, 2450 Route 67, Freehold, 12431  Embolden Books, 2450 Route 67, Freehold, 12431; Megan McDermott, 2450 Route 67, Freehold, 12431  Simply Primal, 2450 Route 67, Freehold, 12431; Megan McDermott, 2450 Route 67, Freehold, 12431

APRIL 19

 Loving Home Care, 148 N. Allen St., Catskill, 12414; Brian A. Dugan, 148 N. Allen St., Catskill 12414

APRIL 20

 C&S repair, 823 Deans mill Road, Ravena, 12143; Cory L. Caldwell, 823 Deans Mill Road, Ravena, 12143

APRIL 23

 Mr. Repairs, 7 Mansard Road, Durham, 12422; Ralph E.

Cogswell, 7 Mansard Road, Durham, 12422

APRIL 25

 Mudgey’s Property Maintenance, 7852 Route 9W,

Catskill 12414; Logan Mudge, 7852 Route 9W, Catskill, 12414

APRIL 27

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Water’s Edge insurance Services, 21 Vets Road, PO Box 276, Windham, 12496; John Moss, 232-1 Begley Road, Windham, 12496  Hudson Valley Handmade, 64 N. Washington St., No. 11, Athens, 12015; Allison Clog, 7 Market St., Athens, 12015  Advanced Mechanical, 5458 Route 23A, Haines Falls, 12436; Henry C. Weismann III, 5458 Route 23A, Haines Falls, 12436  Catskill Mountain Tent Company, 3249 Route 23A, Palenville, 12463; Peter A. Greco Jr., 3429 Route 23A,

APRIL 30

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Bee Friendly Plantings, 68 Gifford Road, Greenville, 12083; Dennis W. McCormick, 68 Gifford Road, Greenville, 12083  Catskill Mountain Tent, 3249 Route 23A, Palenville, 12463; Kathleen M. Greco, 3249 Route 23A, Palenville, 12463  Patrick’s Junk In His Trunk, Route 9W PO Box 9862, Athens, 12015; Patrick F. Florak, Route 9W PO Box 9862, Athens, 12015

MAY 1

 Pennies Add up, 19 County Route 35, Medusa, 12120;

Larry Salisbury, 629 Alcove Road, Hannacroix, 12087  Kerri’s Kutz, 3 Freehold Ford Road, East Durham, 12423, Kerri M. Cedeno, 3 Freehold Ford Road, East Durham, 12423

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51, Hannacroix, 12087; Joshua Hunter Wolfe, 2792 County Route 51, Hannacroix, 12087

MAY 4

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Branch manager Tree Service, 353 Frank Hitchcock Road, Cairo, 12413; Kasey A. Smith, 353 Frank Hitchcock Road, Cairo, 12413  Woodland Builders, 175 Woodland Lane, Palenville, 12463; Richard C. Marino, 175 Woodland Lane, Palenville, 12463  Vaux & Olmsted Home & Land, 37 William St., Catskill, 12414; PO Box 804; Silas Miner, 193 Main St., Apartment C, Catskill, 12414

MAY 7

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Hort And Pott, 7829 Route 81 Oak Hill, 12460; Todd Carr, 40 Guild Road, Oak Hill, 12460  Fieldstone Home Inspection, 116 Mansion St., Coxsackie, 12051; Greg M. Backus, 116 Mansion St., Coxsackie 12051

MAY 8

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Greene Mechanical, 160 North Road, Greenville, 12083; Padraig L. Horan, 160 North Road, Greenville, 12083

MAY 9

 Graceful Hands Massage Therapy, 5203 County Route

67, Durham, 12423; Sadie Saccoccie, 5203 County Route 67, Durham, 12423  Don’s Chip Scratch And Bumper, 144 Riverview Port Ewen 12466/PO Box 275, Cairo, 12482; Donald J. Stapchuk Jr. 144 Riverview Port Ewen 12466/PO Box 275, Cairo, 12482

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Greene Bee union, 1014 Route 31, Purling, 12470; Helen M. Chadderdon, 1014 Route 31, Purling, 12470  N-J Express Courier Service, 9444 Route 32, Freehold, 12431; Jessica P. Romak, PO Box 86, 9444 Route 32, Freehold, 12431  Quirky Market, 10741 Route 32, Greenville, 12083; Laura Antoinette Dresdner, 10741 Route 32, Greenville, 12083

MAY 14

 Finishing Touches By Alyssa, 3361 County Route 23A,

Palenville, 12463; Alyssa Monteleone, 3361 County Route 23A, Palenville, 12463 *Source: Columbia County Clerk records, Greene County Clerk records

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what a catch!

Hudson River PRIME SPOT for

STRIPED BASS ANGLERS

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By Amanda Purcell | Columbia-Greene Media

St. in Catskill.

ith the weather getting warmer, it means it’s high tide for catching striped bass.

The Twin Counties is known for its large bass, said Tom Gentalen, who owns River Basin Sport Shop at 66 Bridge

fresh water before returning to the Atlantic Ocean.

Gentalen has been in business in the village since 1979. For three decades, Gentalen held a fishing tournament. When he became semi-retired in 2015, Gentalen ended the contest.

But, that final year, his contest had over 860 applicants — the most ever.

“It is excellent fishing here,” he said. “Fishermen have a chance to catch a really big striped bass, which is not a simple feat.

“I’ve had people coming in from as far as Binghamton on a regular basis,” he said. “It was a good selection of people coming in. We got them coming from any place within a 120 mile radius, a few even further.”

“Here, you got a shot at 40-50 pound fish in fresh water, 120 miles from the ocean and to most people, it’s just out of their league. They catch their first big striper and just say, ‘Wow.’”

The size of the striped bass can range from 18 to more than 40 inches.

State limitations mandate fishers are allowed to keep striped bass between 18-28 inches, or one over 40 inches, he said.

The season usually begins April 1 and lasts through mid-June, as striped bass migrate from the coastal waters to Hudson River to spawn in the

“Every spring this happens,” Gentalen said. “First, it’s the herring come up the river — the stripers follow the herring because it’s their food

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Above, Catskill is one of the places people can fish along the Hudson River catch striped bass.

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Above right, Tom Gentalen holds up a fishing reel in his shop, River Basin Sports, 66 Bridge St., Catskill.

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Right, Joe Falco caught a 43-inch bass in Troy.

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Greg Reeves holds up a striped bass measuring 37 inches that he caught in Schodack.

source and the fishermen follow the stripers.”

The striped bass come to the Hudson River to spawn, he said. The Hudson River is the perfect environment for spawning because the fish eggs have to stay suspended in the water.

The Hudson River acts as a nursery for the newly hatched young-ofyear bass in early fall when they begin moving out of the estuary into near shore coastal areas.

“The river is perfect for this because you have a tide that slides back and forth that keeps the eggs suspended,” Gentalen said.

A change by the state in the 1970s made way for local fisherman to catch a whopping-sized bass.

“The state put a ban on commercial fishing of striped bass in the river back in 1976,” Gentalen said. “Up until that time, we saw very few larger striped bass up here. Most of the fish were very small.

“I think people are drawn to the thrill and excitement of catching a world-class fish, and the real great part about it is, you don’t have to drive a hundred miles to do it,” he continued. “They’re right here in your own backyard.”

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BASILICA HUDSON Announces NEW Board Members Serra Butash, Ben Fain and Foster Reed join non-profit multidisciplinary arts center’s board of directors

HUDSON, NY - Basilica Hudson has announced the election of three new members to its board of directors. Serra Butash, Ben Fain, and Foster Reed have been elected to join the Hudson, New York non-profit multidisciplinary arts center’s now seven member board of directors. An important cultural anchor in the rapid development of the city of Hudson, Basilica Hudson is entering its eighth season of public programming, with two music festivals, two large-scale marketplaces, visual art, food, music and film at the core of its public programs.

“Following one of the most productive years yet at Basilica Hudson, we are continuing to build momentum with significant expansion of our board. These new individuals all strike particular chords within our mission and we couldn’t hope for a better representation of what Basilica is and strives to become,” says Basilica Hudson Co-founder and Director Melissa Auf der Maur. “All three new members are local residents with an understanding of the Basilica mission, and have non-profit experience and expertise to guide us through the next stage of our evolution, as we look ahead to ambitious plans to upgrade and winterize portions of the Basilica campus to allow year-round cultural and community programming.”

In 2017, Basilica Hudson was designated a priority project by the New York State Regional Economic Development Council, and was awarded a grant towards capital improvements to winterize portions of the campus. With this funding in place, and building on the momentum of both that award and Hudson’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative award in process, Basilica Hudson is now looking ahead to its next phase of operations and activity, building towards plans for year-round cultural and community programming. A range of new programs are also in place, designed specifically to serve local year-round residents. Workforce development programs would provide local residents with improved access to engage with the creative economy sector, while expanded cultural pro-

grams would be designed to support and nurture community dialogue, and to expand on growing partnerships with local nonprofits.

ABOUT BASILICA HUDSON Basilica Hudson is a non-profit multidisciplinary arts center supporting the creation, production and presentation of independent and innovative arts and culture while fostering sustainable community. Founded in 2010 by musician Melissa Auf der Maur and filmmaker Tony Stone, Basilica Hudson makes its home in a spectacular solar-powered reclaimed 1880s industrial factory on the waterfront of the historic City of Hudson. Weekend destination events comprise the core of Basilica Hudson’s Immersive, avant garde music, performance, film, food and literary programming, alongside regular film screenings series, art exhibitions, and other community gatherings.

Basilica Hudson presents more than 35 programs each season, from onenight screenings to weekend festivals, anchored by major annual events including two music festivals and two large-scale marketplace events, as well as film screening series, art exhibitions, special performances, concerts, and literary and food-related events. The artistic program has taken shape through collaborations with many partners, visiting artists and friends, and is supported by adventurous audiences and community members. Each season, more than 75 local, national and international artists perform and present work at Basilica and 100+ local and regional businesses - farmers, chefs, collectors and makers of all kinds - participate in marketplace events, showcasing the region’s artisanal and agricultural heritage. Basilica Hudson welcomes more than 40,000 local, regional and international visitors to programs and events each season.

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Photo contributed by Rich Edwards/Catamount Ski Area

Catamount Aerial Adventure Park, 78 Catamount Rd, Hillsdale

WINTER RESORTS

REINVENT THEMSELVES FOR SUMMER

Photo contributed by Becky Pine/Windham Mountain Resort

Jump at the Windham Bike Park.

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Off-Road course at Hunter Mountain

Photo contributed by Daniel Kenney/Hunter Mountain

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Taste of Country music festival at Hunter Mountain,

Catamount Aerial Adventure Park, 78 Catamount Rd, Hillsdale

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By Carly Miller | Columbia-Greene Media

now has trickled off the mountaintop, but for Twin County ski resorts, tourism season Part Two is just revving up.

Increases in spring and summer tourism help drive visitor spending and attract second homeowners to the county, said Karl Heck, Greene County tourism and economic development community development specialist.

Summer tourism in Greene County dates back to the Hudson River School — a mid-19th century American art movement based in the Catskills, Heck said.

“When the ski areas came in the ’50s, they opened up the winter as a season for the mountaintop region, but the summer has always been here,” he said.

Tourists spend $158.4 million in Greene County annually, generating more than $70 million in labor income and nearly 3,100 jobs, according to a report by consultant firm Tourism Economics, based on 2016 data from the state Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Commerce.

Hunter Mountain, a four-season resort on Klein Avenue, packs almost every summer weekend with events, music festivals and outdoor activities, drawing thousands to the mountaintop area every year.

The Taste of Country three-day music festival, which will take place from June 8 to 10 this year, and Mountain Jam multi-stage music and

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Photo contributed by Rich Edwards/Catamount Ski Area

arts festival, scheduled for June 15 to June 17, transforms the resort into a natural amphitheater with concerts, vendors and camping.

The mountain’s newest event, the Pursuit Series Weekend, June 29 to July 1, brings Northern California to the Catskills with a multi-sport adventure camp for adults, Hunter Mountain Communications Director Daniel Kenney said.

The outdoor getaway offers three days of camping, mountain biking, rock climbing, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, yoga and fly fishing, topped off with open bars, fire pits and live entertainment for nightlife.

A staple in the Bay Area, this is the first summer Pursuit brings professional athletes, media organizations and brands to host the event on the East Coast.

Hunter Mountain resort also draws leaf peeper tourists for the fall foliage views, scenic skyrides throughout the season with access to multiple hiking trails, ziplines and off-road trips, Kenney said.

Visitors also traveled off the beaten path this year for the mountain’s first Jeep and 4X4 Off Road Go Topless Day, May 19, followed by a seasonlong schedule of off-road trip packages.

Nearby Windham Mountain, which also operates the Windham Country Club and Winwood Inn, offers activities catered toward locals, second homeowners and day-trippers — an 18-hole golf course, seasonal memberships at a new pool, skyrides with live music, downhill mountain biking and a day camp.

Snow has trickled off the mountaintop, but for Twin County ski resorts, tourism season Part Two is just revving up.

“Winter is definitely our bigger season,” Windham Mountain Communications Manager Becky Pine said. “But summer is ever growing, especially with the boom of the Catskills right now.”

The mountains are becoming a destination, especially after national news articles dubbing the area ‘the new Hamptons,’ Pine said.

“I think we’re definitely headed in that direction,” she said.

“In the 1800s, this was the place to be in the summertime and though it’s been more than 200 years, people are rediscovering the area.”

The Windham Mountain Bike Park, now in its third season, attracts day-trippers to the mountain for beginner, intermediate or advanced downhill biking trails, Pine said. The 2-mile beginner trail, intermediate jump and cruise trail and steep advanced trails make the sport accessible to all levels, with lessons available for novice riders.

For those seeking a scenic night out, Windham offers a free Music on the Mountain series every Friday at 6 p.m. beginning July 27. The night includes a free skyride to the Wheelhouse Lodge halfway up the mountain to a picnic-style barbecue and drink station where guests can purchase dinner and enjoy a night of live music against a mountain view backdrop.

The Catamount Ski Area, between Hillsdale and South Egremont, Massachusetts, draws tourists from all over the country to its 12-course Aerial Adventure Park, said Rich Edwards, Catamount’s marketing director.

“A lot of people come out to the mountains for summertime getaways instead of the beach,” Edwards said, including travelers from Canada, New England and the Midwest. “We get a

Photo contributed by Daniel Kenney/Hunter Mountain

lot of people intersecting the Route 87 and Route 90 corridor.”

Sleepaway camps in the Berkshire Mountains and Camp Pontiac in Copake, Columbia County, bring families to the area to explore summer opportunities around Catamount, Edwards said.

The mountain’s self-guided aerial adventure park, now in its 10th season, is the largest in the Northeast, with courses adjusted for all ages and abilities that adventurers can explore on their own — after completing a safety demonstration with monitors.

“You’re not on a tour, you’re going at your own pace,” Edwards said.

The cable, wood and rope courses bridge trees in a winding obstacle course through the woods, which vary from 10 to 40 feet above ground. For travelers in the area on weekday mornings, guests can enjoy some quiet time during the slower hours on courses that take 20 to 45 minutes.

“Some [bridges] are more stable under your feet and require less balance and agility,” Edwards said, adding the courses provide a mental challenge. “You don’t need to be a body builder, it’s not heart-pumping activity. We get all ages and ability levels and everyone has a good time.”

The owners of Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Charlemont, Massachusetts, are working on an agreement to purchase Catamount, Berkshire Mountain Resort owner Jon Schaefer said.

The new owners plan to announce summer improvements, according to a statement from Schaefer.

No plans have been finalized, but the new owners have experience with mountain biking and ziplines, Edwards said.

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The Bank of Greene County recently recognized employees who have celebrated milestone anniversaries with the Bank within the last year. Recognition awards were given out for 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 years of service.

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