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COXSACKIE — Local developer Aaron Flach is looking to do a major overhaul of a big portion of downtown Coxsackie, bringing an event center, hotel and other businesses to South River Street. Flach presented his proposal to the Coxsackie Village Board at its April meeting Monday, requesting a letter of support for the South River Street Redevelopment Project. “There are four phases to the project,” Flach told the

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Developer Aaron Flach has purchased several buildings on South River Street in Coxsackie and has plans to renovate them into a banquet hall, hotel, apartments and storefronts.

board. “We will start with the old Becker Speaker Factory down at the far end, the long green building on the waterfront. We will rent it out for various purposes. The obvious would be weddings, but also for other things.” For the four-phase project, Flach has purchased four buildings on South River Street, which sit on six acres along more than 600 feet of Hudson River shoreline. Flach did not purchase The Yellow See OVERHAUL A8

‘Orange’ star guest of Hunter film festival By Sarah Trafton Columbia-Greene Media

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HUNTER — Just two months after the formal departure of Mountain Jam, Hunter is making way for a new kind of festival. “Movies in the Mountains,” Hunter’s inaugural film festival, will make its debut May 16-18. Films from across the country will be presented at the Doctorow Center for the Arts and The Orpheum Film and Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $30 oneday passes to the $250 threeday VIP package. Patrons may also purchase tickets to individual screenings at reduced rates. All of the films are followed by question-and-answer sessions with the cast and crew. A highlight of the event will be a meet- and-greet with “Orange is the New Black” star Hunter Emery. Emery, who plays CO Rick Hopper on the prison drama, is being honored with this year’s Rising Star Award, for his exceptional growth in the entertainment industry. “I’ve never won an award for acting,” Emery said. “I’m shocked, humbled and honored, but it’s strange. The idea that I can get paid for it is still pretty wild.” The Queens resident considers himself blessed. “I auditioned a few times for the show and never got anywhere,” Emery said. “At one

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Actor Hunter Emery, who plays CO Rick Hopper in “Orange is the New Black,” will be recognized at Hunter Mountain’s first film festival this May.

point the character for Rick Hopper came up. I was nervous because the character felt really right for me.” Emery auditioned on a Thursday, got the call Friday and was on the set Monday, he said. Emery’s acting career began completely by chance, he said. “My friend, who was involved in high school drama club, dared me to audition for a lead,” Emery said. Emery was cast as Chuckie, See FESTIVAL A8

Vietnam Wall snub irritates Coxsackie officials By Sarah Trafton Columbia-Greene Media

CATSKILL — As county lawmakers reviewed plans Monday to host the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, there was disagreement over where the event should be held. Local veterans who may be unable to visit the original memorial in Washington can view the exhibit, a replica scaled down to three-fifths of the size, at Historic Catskill Point from Aug. 22-26. Opening ceremonies will begin at 11 a.m. Aug. 22 and the exhibit will close around 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Legislator Thomas Hobart, R-Coxsackie, disapproved of the location for the event. “The village of Coxsackie already approved a resolution to apply for a grant to fund the event in 2018,” Hobart said. “They felt blindsided when the county took it over. They did the work to bring

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the wall to their community and had the rug pulled out from under them.” Hobart encouraged Greene County Director of Tourism Heather Bagshaw to reach out to Coxsackie Village Mayor Mark Evans about the issue. Bagshaw was open to including anyone, she said. “More help is needed,” she said. Coxsackie could have a special event for its veterans such as a breakfast at the senior center before coming to the memorial, Bagshaw suggested. Legislator Charles Martinez, R-Coxsackie, agreed with Hobart. “The village was going to cover the

whole cost,” Martinez said. “Then it disappeared out of Coxsackie. This is very important and dear to a lot of people.” Evans suggested Tuesday that a miscommunication may have happened. “The village reached out to the Vietnam Wall and got them to commit to bring it back to New York and to Riverside Park,” Evans said. “At some point the county became involved and wanted to assist and we were fine with that.” Evans discussed having the event at Riverside Park with Greene County Veterans Services Agency Director Michelle Deyo.

“One or two days later I hear she recommended Dutchman’s Landing, which I don’t mind,” he said. “But I don’t appreciate having the rug being pulled out. I’m not quite sure how the county became involved but they seem to have taken it over.” Greene County Treasurer Peter Markou strongly objected to the debate. “This memorial is to honor the 58,000-plus men and women who died,” Markou said. “There are some people whose feathers are ruffled. I don’t care. I’m offended we’re even having this conversation.” Vietnam veterans were not honored when they returned home from the war, Markou said. “Those of us that returned home were vilified,” Markou said. “We were spat on. We didn’t have a parade. That See WALL A8

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Attorney General William Barr testifies before a House subcommittee in his first appearance before lawmakers on Capitol Hill since releasing his four-page memo on the key findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2019. Attorney General William Barr testifies before a House subcommittee in his first appearance before lawmakers on Capitol Hill since releasing his four-page memo on the key findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2019.

transparent as he can be and that he wrote the letter to share the main investigative findings with the public as soon as possible while he and other law enforcement officials review the full report. He has vowed to give copies to Congress by mid-April, after lawyers from the special counsel’s office and the Justice Department have had time to redact classified materials, secret grand jury testimony and information related to open investigations. Barr is likely to keep the sparks to a minimum. Barr was expected to avoid giving any answers that could generate headlines, especially given that his pick for the No. 2 spot at the Justice Department, Jeffrey A. Rosen, goes before senators for his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Barr is likely to decline to answer questions about the Mueller report and instead stick with his budget priorities, which include more money to combat the opioid epidemic, crack down on violent crime and protect the country

against national security threats. Watch for an immigration discussion. Barr is requesting an additional $72.1 million for immigration enforcement — an amount that would fund 100 new immigration judges — at a time when Trump has hardened his stance against illegal immigration and asylum-seekers. Over the past two days, he has purged top immigration and security leaders to accelerate that goal. Lawmakers have demanded that the White House provide answers. While Barr said in his prepared remarks that the additional judges will “provide some relief from a critical backlog in the immigration courts,” he also said that the continuing influx of cases along the southwestern border “constrains our ability to manage the backlog of cases, and other reforms are necessary.” The Justice Department oversees the nation’s immigration judges, who are separate from the judicial branch.

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Attorney General William P. Barr has begun testifying before Congress to discuss the Justice Department budget, a usually staid affair that could become dramatic if lawmakers grill him about the Mueller report. Members of the House Appropriations Committees may also question him about the Justice Department’s decision to stop defending the Affordable Care Act in court. Barr is likely to try to keep the conversation focused on the department’s proposed $29.2 billion budget, which includes money for 100 new immigration judges as President Donald Trump hardens his stance on immigration along the southwestern border. Democrats press Barr on Mueller Appropriations hearings are ostensibly about asking Cabinet officials to justify their budgets, but Democrats who lead the House Appropriations Committee were eager to press Barr on Tuesday on what one called “the elephant in the room”: his handling of the highly anticipated report by special counsel Robert Mueller. “The American people have been left with many unanswered questions; serious concerns about the process by which you formulated your letter; and uncertainty about when we can expect to see the full report,” Rep. José E. Serrano, D-N.Y., and the head of the appropriations subcommittee that covers the Justice Department, said in his opening remarks. “I think it would strike a serious blow to our system and yes to our democracy if that report is not fully seen,” he added. Democrats have criticized Barr’s decision to share Mueller’s top-line findings in a four-page letter that quoted sparingly from the report itself and his declaration that Trump had not committed an obstruction-of-justice offense after Mueller declined to make a prosecutorial judgment. They renewed their complaints after The New York Times revealed last week that some of Mueller’s investigators have complained that Barr failed to fully represent their findings and that they were more damaging for the president than the attorney general indicated. On Tuesday, they had their first chance to level criticism in person. Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-N.Y., and the chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, called Barr’s handling of the Mueller report “unacceptable” and questioned how quickly he summarized the findings in his March 24 letter. “Even for someone who has done this job before,” she said, referring to Barr’s first stint as attorney general in the 1990s, “I would argue it is more suspicious than impressive.” Barr has insisted that he is being as

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Bishop charged with raping nun over a 2-year period Suhasini Raj and Kai Schultz The New York Times News Service

NEW DELHI — Indian authorities Tuesday charged a bishop with repeatedly raping a nun in the southern state of Kerala, the first case of its kind in the country and a development that comes just weeks after Pope Francis acknowledged a continuing problem with sexual abuse of nuns in the Catholic Church. Vijay Sakhare, the inspector general of police who oversaw a monthslong investigation, said Bishop Franco Mulakkal had been charged with raping a nun nine times over a two-year period starting in 2014. The bishop, who faces a maximum punishment of life imprisonment, has denied the accusations. The filing of charges Tuesday “enters the annals of history as a rarest of rare incident, when a bishop is going to face trial in a court based on the complaint of a nun who is a subordinate to him,”

read a statement from Save Our Sisters, a group of members of India’s Roman Catholic Church. The charge sheet includes statements from 83 witnesses, including a cardinal, three bishops, 11 priests and 25 nuns, the group said in its statement. Nuns have tried for years to call attention to sexual exploitation in the Catholic Church. They have recently stepped forward to accuse clerics of abuse in India and Italy, as well as in African and Latin American countries. But they have also struggled to move the conversation forward among church leaders. In November, the International Union of Superiors General, the organization representing the world’s Catholic women’s religious orders, said a “culture of silence and secrecy” was partly to blame. A new front was opened in February, when Francis

publicly addressed sexual abuse of nuns by clerics for the first time. Asked about the issue during a news conference aboard the papal plane, Francis said that the Vatican was taking reports of sexual abuse and “sexual slavery” seriously. Some priests had already been suspended for their behavior, he said. In Kerala, the nun’s accusations against Mulakkal, 55, were largely sidelined by the church until several other nuns rallied to her side and cast aside what they described as intense pressure to stay silent. In official police complaints, the nun’s family

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CALENDAR Wednesday, April 10 n Catskill Town Zoning Board 6 p.m.

Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Jewett Town Board 7 p.m. at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett

Thursday, April 11 n Coxsackie Budget Work Session

6 p.m. at Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie n Greene County Legislature finance audit 4 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Monday, April 15 n Athens Town Board 6:45 p.m. at

the Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Greene County Legislature economic development and tourism; gov. ops.; finance; Rep. and Dem. caucus 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill n Greenville Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 11159 Route 32, Pioneer Building, Greenville

ICC chief charged with DWI By Sarah Trafton Columbia-Greene Media

VALATIE — The superintendent of the Ichabod Crane Central School District was charged with driving while intoxicated Saturday, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Danyo, 51, who lives in Saratoga Springs, was arrested at 8:33 p.m. Saturday in Wilton and charged with DWI, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

Wednesday, April 17 n Catskill Library Board 6:45 p.m.

at either the Catskill Library, 1 Franklin St., Catskill or Palenville Library, 3303 Route 23A, Palenville n Catskill Town Board committee 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill n Greene County Legislature meeting No. 4 6:30 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Thursday, April 18 n Coxsackie Village Planning Board 7 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie

Tuesday, April 23 n Catskill Town Planning Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill

Wednesday, April 24 n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. at the

Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill

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Board of Education 7 p.m. in the School Library, 5411 Route 23, Windham

property damage motor vehicle crash on Maple Avenue in the Town of Wilton on A p r i l Michael Vanyo 6, 2019, at 8:33 p.m. where one of the involved vehicles reportedly left the scene,” according to a statement released Monday by the county sheriff. The Ichabod Crane Central School District

acknowledged “the serious nature of these allegations” and issued a statement Monday afternoon. “The Board of Education and District Administration of the Ichabod Crane Central School District have been advised of the charges involving District Superintendent Michael Vanyo, relating to allegations of driving while intoxicated (DWI) and other offenses,” according to the statement. “We understand the serious nature of these

allegations and have called a special meeting of the board of education for this evening (April 8) at 5 p.m. in the high school library to discuss the matter further.” Vanyo earns an annual base salary of $170,000, third among Columbia County school superintendents, according to the latest rankings on the website NYup.com. Vanyo is scheduled to appear in Wilton Town court at a later date.

Police: TH volleyball coach charged with sex crime By Amanda Purcell Columbia-Greene Media

Tuesday, April 16 n Athens Village Planning Board 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Catskill Central School District BOE business, annual budget and BOCES board members vote 7 p.m. in the CHS Library, 341 West Main St., Catskill n Coxsackie-Athens Central School District BOE regular meeting 6:30 p.m. E.J. Arthur Elementary School, 51 Third St., Athens n Durham Town Board 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham n Greenville CSD BOE Business and BOCES Annual Election/Vote 5 p.m. District Office, 4982 Route 81, Greenville n Hunter Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville

Vanyo was also charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08%, an unclassified misdemeanor, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident and making an improper right turn, both infractions, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Vanyo was released to a third party, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. “The sheriff’s office responded to a call of a

Christopher MacArthur

CLAVERACK — A Taconic Hills Central School District substitute teacher and varsity athletic coach has been charged as a result of carrying on a sexual relationship with a student under 17 for several months, police said. Christopher MacArthur, 23, of Claverack, was charged Monday with third-degree criminal sexual act, a class E felony, according to a

statement released by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. MacArthur was released on his own recognizance Monday after his arraignment in Claverack Town Court. MacArthur is employed by the Taconic Hills School District as a substitute teacher and as a varsity volleyball coach, according to the sheriff’s office. Sheriff’s office investigators from the Special Victims Unit began the investigation after

Taconic Hills School Resource Deputy Cindy Madison was contacted on Sunday by an unknown individual who reported the incident. The Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with any information about the case to contact Senior Investigator Mark Dunspaugh at 518-8283344. Judge Michael Brandon in Claverack Town Court did not set bail. MacArthur is due back in court on May 21.

DEC announces 20th Annual Albany History temporary closure of Fair to be held on May 5 Devil’s Tombstone Campground HUNTER — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that Devil’s Tombstone Campground and Day Use Area in the town of Hunter, Greene County, will be temporarily closed for the 2019 season to allow for upgrades to the facility. “As one of the oldest and most popular campgrounds in the Catskill Forest Preserve, Devil’s Tombstone provides a variety of Catskill visitors with overnight accommodations each year,” Commissioner Seggos said. “To make necessary infrastructure and facility improvements, we are closing the campground this summer. We are excited to get this work done so that visitors can return next year and enjoy the many unique natural resources this site has to offer.”

Construction will be ongoing throughout the 2019 season, and signage will be posted throughout the facility to alert visitors about the closure. DEC will announce the campground’s re-opening once construction is completed. DEC is contacting all current reservation holders. For any further questions or additional information about camping with DEC, contact the information line at 518-457-2500. Several nearby DEC campgrounds that may interest visitors include: Kenneth L. Wilson in Ulster County, 859 Wittenberg Road, Mt. Tremper, NY 12457; North South Lake in Greene County, County Route 18, Haines Falls, NY 12436; and Woodland Valley in Ulster County, 1319 Woodland Valley Road, Phoenicia, NY 12164.

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ALBANY — At the 20th Annual Albany History Fair on May 5, public audiences and heritage partners will come together to explore the theme “Albany • The Great American Story.” This foray into Albany’s literary history will take place noon-4 p.m. May 5 at Historic Cherry Hill. “Albany• The Great American Story” will delve into the Capital City’s literary history, draw from local collections to examine the cultural history of reading and writing, and use the art of storytelling to illuminate the human narratives embedded in the history at Cherry Hill and beyond. This year’s History Fair will offer an unrivaled slate of activities, all free of charge. One of the fair’s key offerings will be a staged poetry reading, performed by actors in the historic house. The readings will be drawn from original works in the Cherry Hill manuscript collections — works written by the bygone occupants of the home — as well as selections from the great English-language poets enjoyed by the Cherry Hill family and their peers. The performance will be accompanied by scholarly commentary by Dr. Tamara Thornton of the University at Buffalo unpacking the cultural context of the pieces. The fair will include a special opportunity to tour the Van Rensselaer-Rankin family library housed at the Edward Frisbee Center for Collections & Research with Dr. Philip Eppart, rare

books expert and professor in the Information Sciences Department at the University at Albany, and Deborah Emmons-Andarawis, Cherry Hill’s Executive Director. The 5,000 books collected by the Cherry Hill family span the sixteenth through the 20th century and represent genres enjoyed throughout that period. For families, there will be a story circle featuring books by Albany authors and illustrators and picture books from the Cherry Hill collections. There will also be activities for children of all ages that use historical artifacts and other tangible items as the building blocks for imaginative storytelling and creative expression. Heritage organizations from across the region will offer information about their programs at tables throughout the duration of the fair. Every year the History Fair offers illuminating scholar’s talks; this year’s lineup includes a discussion with Paul Grondahl, Director of the Writers Institute, award-winning journalist, and long-time staff writer for the Times Union, about his career as a journalist in the Capital Region; a presentation and book signing by Erik Schlimmer, author of the acclaimed Cradle of the Union, published in 2018; and an illustrated talk by Albany City Historian, Tony Opalka, about the Albany of Pulitzerwinner William Kennedy’s famous “Albany Cycle” novels, set in the 1920s and

1930s. The fair will be immediately followed by a reception at 4 p.m. honoring William Kennedy for his significant contributions to Albany’s literary identity. The reception will be open to Honorary Committee members. Those interested may join the Honorary Committee, by signing up and making a donation at the following site: https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5rU Y8aKgRHenDErQOze9qDP -pQcpolKypmkvREin 5v7_7Zg/viewform?usp=sf_ link The fair itself is free and open to the public. CDTA will be providing a free trolley service between the Albany History Fair at Historic Cherry Hill and Living History Day at Ten Broeck Mansion from 1-3 p.m. Historic Cherry Hill is located at 523 ½ South Pearl St., Albany. “Albany• The Great American Story” is sponsored by the Hudson River Valley Heritage Area, Stewart’s Shops, the Albany Public Library Foundation, and CDTA. Historic Cherry Hill tells a story of America through the lives and experiences of five generations of an Albany, New York, household. One of Albany’s most recognizable landmarks, Cherry Hill was built in 1787 for Philip and Maria Van Rensselaer and continuously lived in until 1963 by extended family, enslaved people, descendants, and servants—who left artifacts, documents, and stories behind.

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Bad times at ICC, Taconic Hills Disappointing is the word that best describes what has happened to two local school districts in the last three days. In Valatie, Ichabod Crane Central School District Superintendent Michael Vanyo’s future hangs in the balance as he faces charges of driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a property damage accident in Saratoga over the weekend. More troubling, arguably, is the arrest of Taconic Hills substitute teacher and varsity volleyball coach Christopher MacArthur on charges he had sexual contact with a student under the age of

17. This allegedly went on for months. Ichabod Crane scheduled a school board meeting to discuss Vanyo on Monday night, but it was called off when one board member could not make the session. Taconic Hills has not announced what the board of education and administrators are going to do with MacArthur. Let’s review what these two men mean to their school districts. Vanyo is the chief educational officer for Ichabod Crane, a proud school district with many accomplishments in academic and athletic quarters. He holds the top leadership

post at Ichabod Crane and is the face of the district in many ways. As the district’s most visible leader, he is held to a higher standard than others around him. MacArthur, who is 23, is a man parents trust to be with their children in the classroom. As a coach, he sets the standard of behavior for his players, who may come to see him as a role model or, again, someone they can trust. Innocent until proven guilty? Absolutely, But in the minds of students and parents, Vanyo and MacArthur have betrayed the trust and leadership they were tasked to uphold.

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The federal government, so often vilified as bureaucratic or intrusive, shields the American people. The Departments of Defense and Homeland Security protect against security threats, the Food and Drug Administration guards food-supply and drug safety. The Federal Aviation Administration has jurisdiction over the largest aerospace system in the world. Yet, every one of these agencies today is led by an “acting” chief, a temporary status that is sometimes necessary but been abused by President Donald Trump in his ongoing contempt for public service. The latest example is the abrupt departure of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who will be replaced on an acting basis by Kevin McAleenan, the commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. Patrick Shanahan became acting defense secretary in January after the resignation of Jim Mattis. Daniel Elwell is acting administrator of the FAA; the president sent the nomination of Stephen Dickson to the Senate on March 19. At the FDA, the post of recently departed administrator

Scott Gottlieb will be held on an acting basis by Norman “Ned” Sharpless, director of the National Cancer Institute. Trump’s chief of staff at the White House, Mick Mulvaney, is “acting,” too. There are no nominees for Defense, Homeland Security or the FDA. Undoubtedly, “acting” agency chiefs take their duties seriously. But their status stymies decisionmaking and paralyzes leadership. An acting secretary lacks the full authority to deal with outside stakeholders or the inside workforce. The “acting” boss has no idea how long the appointment will last, so the incentive at best is to tackle short-term problems. Under Trump, who values personal loyalty over capability or principle, acting appointees have every reason to cater to his whims and forsake the knottier problems that won’t earn brownie points in the White House. “Acting” chiefs often don’t have the chance to install a team, though no leader of a major department can succeed without one. It makes recruitment harder, too - who wants to work for a boss who may be gone soon? By appointing so many “acting” chiefs, Trump undercuts the Sen-

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ate’s job of giving advice and consent on major appointments, postponing the confirmation process that can set the direction of long-term policy and an appointee’s priorities. Overall, the practice injects uncertainty and disruptiveness. Max Stier, president and chief executive of the Partnership for Public Service, says it is rather like substitute teachers in school; they are committed educators, but classes tend to be unruly. “Help wanted” has become a sorry moniker for this administration. According to The Washington Post’s tracker with the Partnership for Public Service, of 717 key positions requiring Senate confirmation, only 436 have been confirmed, 140 have no nominee, 134 have been formally nominated, and 10 are awaiting nomination. Trump, who has never seemed in a hurry to fill the vacancies in his administration, boasted to reporters in January that “I sort of like ‘acting,’ “ adding, “It gives me more flexibility; do you understand that? I like ‘acting.’ “ To the contrary, the practice erodes public service. It is nothing to brag about.

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Politico reports on Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., who wisely encouraged Democrats to stop avoiding foreign policy: “[Murphy] is increasingly worried his party is too focused on domestic policy and needs to train its fire on Trump’s haphazard national security record. “‘This is not likely to be a foreign policy election. But it will be a close election in which a big national security gap between Democrats and Republicans could cost us the election,’ the Connecticut Democrat said in an interview.” President Donald Trump’s foreign policy may be a mess, but unless Democrats make the case as to why he is a menace and present their own view, Democrats will miss a golden opportunity. (“The quickest way to pierce [Trump’s] image of toughness is to show what a laughingstock America has become across the world. Talking about national security and foreign policy is a perfect mechanism to go strike at the heart of Trump’s brand, on a topic that he can’t handle.”) Incidentally, Murphy lets on that he’s spent the most time on foreign policy issues with Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., about Syria, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. (Both he and Harris serve on the Intelligence Committee.) Murphy is perhaps too kind. (Maybe behind closed doors he’s offering some sterner, tough love.) Democratic contenders have several major challenges. First, they don’t talk about national security much, which means they don’t build up a confidence level, which means they don’t talk about it. This is a counterproductive cycle because they will need to talk about foreign policy in the

primary and general election debates. Moreover, they need to pass the commander in chief test (as President Barack Obama did in the contest against the late Sen. John McCain) so voters will entrust them with the job. Second, their tone and approach needs to be upgraded. Rather than hurling an insult at an ally or overstepping their bounds by seeming to meddle in a democratic country’s politics, they should be explaining where Trump messed up, what the danger is to the United States and how to remedy the problem. For example, they might say: “Trump has pulled out of the JCPOA, separating ourselves from our allies whom we need to pressure Iran. The danger is that we’ll be left with two untenable options -- war or appeasement.” Likewise, on human rights they might say, “By slobbering over foreign autocrats such as Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Egypt, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia and Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, Trump encourages corruption, domestic oppression and attacks on American nationals (e.g., Jamal Khashoggi, murdered by the Saudis). This contributes to their own instability. We should make clear that good relations with the United States depends in part on their respect for universal human rights.” Third, Democrats need to do better than say they are going to “end long wars.” That’s in part what Trump did as he yanked U.S. forces out of Syria, alarming allies, putting the Kurds at grave risk and signaling America’s unreliability. In this regard, they should be offering a critique of Trump (erratic, easily manipulated by dictators, shunning friends) that presents them as everything Trump is

not - steady, impervious to personal flattery, a bridge builder to allies. Fourth, they should explain that we face multi-faceted threats from China (ranging from cyberterrorism to territorial expansion to infiltration of our universities to theft of intellectual property). While Trump has launched a useless trade war, he hasn’t successfully addressed these threats. He has left us more vulnerable than ever. Fifth, Democrats must sound informed and sophisticated on Pentagon spending. They need to remind voters that it’s the generals who routinely warn administrations against cutting aid and State Department functions, which wind up increasing the risk of conflict. Rather than wasting money on a new space force, sending the military on a useless mission to the border to support his immigration hysteria, raiding Pentagon accounts to pay for an unnecessary wall or creating upheaval in the military by throwing out transgender members who want to serve their country, the commander in chief should use the military for military purposes. He/she should be aligning the threats we face with the missions we ask the military to fulfill, which in turn will require the resources to accomplish those missions. In contrast to simply adding money indiscriminately to the Pentagon budget, slashing the State Department budget and creating crises out of thin air, the next president must be a sober, clear-eyed commander in chief. Democrats may think talking about foreign policy now is a waste. They kid themselves. If they don’t practice and improve now, they’ll never make it to the Oval Office.

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Social Security’s ‘First Year’ rule; a clarification Dear Rusty: I’ve been trying to determine the best way to proceed with retirement and could use some help. I’d like to retire on or about my 62nd birthday this September. Waiting for “full retirement” does not motivate as I have income replacement through my real estate investments. I’ll have way over any earnings limits for 2019, but I don’t want to have my benefits reduced. Can I apply as SSA suggests three months before my 62nd birthday without running afoul of SSA’s arcane benefit reduction rules? Or should I quit first then apply? Please don’t refer me to my Financial Advisor or local SSA office, they just confuse. Signed: Anxious to Retire Dear Anxious: Well I’m afraid I can’t offer

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GLOOR you any obscure methods to avoid Social Security’s rules & regulations, but perhaps I can clarify some things which will help you manage the timing of your application for Social Security benefits. From what you’ve said, I assume you mean you plan to retire from your working career in September, but by that time you will have greatly exceeded Social

Security’s annual earnings limit (which is $17,640 for 2019). Again, from what you’ve said, you wish to claim SS as soon as possible but you don’t want to lose any benefits because of exceeding the earnings limit. So, if you wish to claim SS as soon as you turn 62, you’ll be happy to know that there is a special rule which applies for your first year of collecting benefits before your full retirement age (66 and a half in your case). That “first year rule” essentially says that if you start benefits in mid-year, earnings prior to the month your benefits start don’t count; instead you’ll be subject to a monthly earnings test for the remainder of that year, once your benefits have started. So in your case, your first month of eligibility for SS would be the month of

October (you must be 62 for the entire month to be eligible for benefits), and your benefit payment for October would be paid the following month (the payment date will be either the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Wednesday of the month, depending on the day of the month you were born). Then, starting with the month of October, if you do not have earnings from working which exceed $1,470 in any of the remaining months of 2019, your benefits will not be cut; but if you have earnings from working which exceed that monthly amount in any month for the rest of 2019, then you will not be entitled to SS benefits for that month. Exceeding the monthly limit by any amount (even by $1) will cause Social Security to take back the full benefit for that month. So, if your plan is to

retire from your working career in September and depend upon your savings and investments for income, and if you claim Social Security as soon as you’re eligible in October and you have no further earnings from working, you’ll not suffer any loss of benefits in 2019. But just as a caution, after 2019 you’ll still be subject to the annual “earnings test” because you’re claiming Social Security before you reach your full retirement age, and the annual earnings test will apply until the month that you reach your full retirement age (after that, there is no longer a limit to what you can earn). As for when you should apply for benefits, Social Security recommends that you apply 3 months before you wish your benefits to begin. When applying, you can specify the

month you want your benefits to start, so if you wish that to be at age 62 simply specify October 2019 as your benefit start month. Applying prior to September and specifying October as your benefit start month will not expose you to any extra earnings limitations over those explained above.

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CATSKILL — The Alzheimer’s Association holds support group meetings at 3 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at The Pines, Jefferson Heights, Catskill.

Prattsville, Jewett and Hunter). Tuesday: Cairo/Greenville/ Catskill. Wednesday: Athens/Coxsackie. The Shopping Bus does not run on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day (November), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The trip to Colonie Center will be Dec. 20. The following is the 2019 trips to Colonie Center. Trips are the third Thursday of the month. The cost is $10. Payment is due at time of departure/boarding. April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19. Reservations must be made no later than 3 p.m. of the Wednesday before the trip. In addition, during snow or ice storms, it may be necessary for us to close our senior service centers because of hazardous driving conditions. When we close the centers, we also cancel our transportation services for the day, which includes the Shopping Bus. Advance notice/reservation required for all shopping bus transportation. For information or to reserve a seat, call Janet at 518-719-3559.

This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website or email us.

Senior Briefs We want to hear from you. To send information to be included in Senior Briefs, email to editorial@thedailymail.net; mail to The Daily Mail, Atten: Senior Briefs, One Hudson City Centre, Suite 202, Hudson, NY 12534; fax to 518-828-3870. We would like to have information at least two weeks in advance.

SENIOR CITIZEN DINNER CATSKILL — The Catskill Rotary Club will host a complimentary Senior Citizen Dinner at 3 p.m. May 5 at the Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill. A free dinner, including appetizer, dinner buffet, dessert and beverage will be prepared and served by members of the Catskill Rotary Club and Catskill High School Interact Club. One hundred complimentary tickets, for Catskill residents, will be available at the Senior Center or Greene County Office of Aging Department. All Catskill seniors are welcomed; admission by ticket only and doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided. Come and enjoy “Cinco de Mayo” on the Catskill Rotary Club. For information, call Rotary President, Bob Gaus, at 518-943-3240.

GREENE COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS ATHENS — The Athens Senior Citizens meet at 1:15 p.m. the second and fourth Monday

of the month at the Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second St., Athens. CAIRO — The Cairo Golden Agers meet at 1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Acra Community Center, Route 23, Acra. CATSKILL — The Catskill Silver Linings Seniors meet at 1 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Robert C. Antonelli Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill. Newly elected officers are Sheila Pedersen, president; Joan Young, vice president; Renate White, treasurer; Patricia Cardinale, secretary. Georgie Ramsey will continue serving as travel coordinator. New members are welcome. Dues are $5. COXSACKIE — The Coxsackie Area Seniors meet at 1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in Van Heest Hall, Bethany Village, 800 Bethany Village, West Coxsackie. COXSACKIE — The Senior Citizens of Coxsackie meet at 1:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at the Coxsackie Senior Center, 127 Mansion St., Coxsackie. GREENVILLE — The Greenville Golden Agers meet at 1:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the American Legion

Hall, 54 Maple Ave., Greenville. The Greenville Golden Years Club met April 3. Regi Cozzocrea lead us in prayer; the March 6 minutes were read by Anna Ruth Greer; Sunshine Lady Ursula Schuler sent out Get Well cards to Sonia Greiner, Walter Spence, Lois Rockefeller and a Thinking of you to Martha Elliott and Mae Ullstrom. There were 23 members in attendance and the group welcomed new member Christine Schutz. Members are asked to pay the yearly dues, $5. There will be no meeting in May. The next meeting will be on June 5 with pizza at 12:30 p.m. The picnic is tentatively set for July 17. Ursula Schuler and Lois Rockefeller celebrated birthdays; Angela and Tony LoBianco an anniversary. Meeting was closed by Martha Elliott and Regi Cozzocrea. TANNERSVILLE — The Mountain Top Golden Agers meet at 1:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Tannersville Village Hall, 1 Park Lane, Tannersville. HENSONVILLE — The WAJPL Golden Agers meet at 1:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at Hensonville Town Building, 371 Route 296, Hensonville.

WEST COXSACKIE — An eight week Tai Chi program with Master Phil Sant will be held 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, through May 10 at the Greene County YMCA, 35 Route 81, West Coxsackie. Members, $85; non-members, $125. For information and to sign up, call 518731-7529.

SUPPORT GROUPS COXSACKIE — A grief support group will start meeting at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Bethany Village in Coxsackie. While the loss of a loved one is a common source of grief other reasons include the loss of a job, the death of a beloved pet, experiencing a major health challenge such as cancer and the ending of a relationship. Grief is a very personal and individual emotion. Support groups provide many benefits to those who are grieving. Those who are experiencing grief early on can connect with others in the group who have successfully managed their grief and are further along on their road to feeling happy once again. More information can be found at the face book page at Coxsackie Grief Support Group and also by contacting Jeffrey Haas at 518-478-5414 or jhaasrph@aol. com.

COXSACKIE — The Alzheimer’s Association holds support group meetings at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Heermance Memorial Library, 1 Ely St., Coxsackie. CATSKILL — The Pines at Catskill and Columbia Memorial Health will host a Stroke Survivor and Caregiver monthly support group at 3 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, 154 Jefferson Heights, Catskill. For information, call 518-943-5151.

SHOPPING BUS CATSKILL — The Greene County Department of Human Services offers a shopping bus to Greene County residents 60 and older, living in the towns of Ashland, Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Coxsackie, Greenville, Hunter, Jewett, Prattsville and Windham. Seniors are picked up at their door, driven to Catskill for shopping and then have lunch at a local senior center before returning home. Special trips are scheduled periodically. Monday: Mountain Top/ Catskill (Windham, Ashland,

Senior Menu CATSKILL — The following is the weekly nutrition menu offered by the Greene County Department of Human Services’ Senior Nutrition Program. Served daily with each meal are bread or alternative with Promise Spread; low fat milk, coffee or tea. All persons 60 and older and their spouses are invited. The suggested donation for each meal is $4. The menu will be the meal that is delivered to all Greene County homebound meal clients. Those wishing to receive lunch at a center are asked to call the respective location at least a day in advance. Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second St., Athens; 518-9452700. Acra Community Center, Old Route 23B, Cairo; 518-6229898. Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett; 518-2634392. Washington Irving Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill; 518-943-1343.

Town of Coxsackie Senior Center, Mansion Street, Coxsackie; 518-731-8901.

APRIL 10 THROUGH APRIL 17 WEDNESDAY: Pork lo mein, oriental vegetables, pineapple chunks. THURSDAY: Roast beef with gravy, applesauce, mashed potatoes, broccoli puff, apple cranberry crisp. FRIDAY: Herb baked fish, cole slaw, au gratin potatoes, spinach, vanilla mousse. MONDAY: Glazed ham with raisin sauce, brussels sprouts, sweet potato, lemon pudding. TUESDAY: Chicken divan, brown rice, carrots, low salt vegetable juice, pineapple chunks. WEDNESDAY: Cook’s choice, cauliflower, lime whip.

APRIL 17 THROUGH APRIL 24 WEDNESDAY: Cook’s choice, cauliflower, lime whip. THURSDAY: Fresh ham, asparagus, fresh salad, mashed potatoes, tropical cake. FRIDAY: Salmon with dill sauce, fresh salad, parsley

boiled potatoes, fresh fruit. MONDAY: Shepherd’s pie, green beans, fruit cocktail. TUESDAY: Beef with peppers, brown rice, California mixed vegetables, cherry cheesecake. WEDNESDAY: Baked chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, pineapple chunks.

APRIL 24 THROUGH MAY 1 WEDNESDAY: Baked chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, pineapple chunks. THURSDAY: Baked ziti with cheese, Italian beans, fresh salad, fresh fruit. FRIDAY: Taco casserole, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, spinach, flan. MONDAY: Shrimp and seafood scamp, brown rice, broccoli, pears. TUESDAY: Chicken Florentine, beet salad, au gratin potatoes, birthday cake. WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, roasted cub butternut squash, tapioca pudding.

MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 8 WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, roasted cub butternut squash, tapioca pudding. THURSDAY: Chicken Florentine, hot beets, fresh salad, au gratin potatoes, peaches. FRIDAY: Swedish meatballs, buttered noodles, red cabbage, fresh orange. MONDAY: Tortellini with sausage, spinach, chocolate mousse. TUESDAY: Pulled pork, baked beans, carrot coins, pears. WEDNESDAY: Roasted chicken with gravy, Monaco mixed vegetables, lemon rosemary potatoes, coconut cream pie.

MAY 8 THROUGH MAY 15 WEDNESDAY: Roasted chicken with gravy, Monaco mixed vegetables, lemon rosemary potatoes, coconut cream pie. THURSDAY: Jambalaya, brown rice, fresh salad, broccoli, peaches. FRIDAY: beef patty with

onion gravy, green beans, fresh salad, mashed potatoes, fresh fruit. MONDAY: Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, broccoli, fruit cocktail. TUESDAY: Meatloaf with gravy, cauliflower, mashed sweet potatoes, ambrosia salad. WEDNESDAY: Lemon baked fish, au gratin potatoes, carrots, chocolate chip cookie.

MAY 15 THROUGH MAY 22 WEDNESDAY: Lemon baked fish, au gratin potatoes, carrots, chocolate chip cookie. THURSDAY: Beef pot roast with gravy, green beans, cole slaw, mashed potatoes, vanilla pudding with fresh berries. FRIDAY: Greene County Senior Citizens Day. MONDAY: Quiche Lorraine, hashbrowns, California mixed vegetables, peaches. TUESDAY: Linguini with red clam sauce, spinach, mandarin oranges. WEDNESDAY: Beef pot pie, wax beans, mashed potatoes, vanilla pudding with

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MAY 22 THROUGH MAY 29 WEDNESDAY: Beef pot pie, wax beans, mashed potatoes, vanilla pudding with strawberries. THURSDAY: Chicken Divan, brown rice, fresh salad, broccoli, hummingbird cake. FRIDAY: Pork chops with mushroom gravy, braised cabbage, sweet potatoes, fresh pineapple. MONDAY: Closed. TUESDAY: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli, stewed tomatoes, pears. WEDNESDAY: Chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, birthday cake.

MAY 29 THROUGH MAY 31 WEDNESDAY: Chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, birthday cake. THURSDAY: Cook’s choice, cauliflower, chocolate pudding. FRIDAY: Chef’s salad, fresh fruit.

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Deli and the former firehouse owned by the village, also on South River Street. The entire project is expected to take about four years to complete, according to documents outlining the plan. The four buildings include a 12,000-square-foot restaurant/bar/banquet hall, a 20,000-square-foot hotel, 3,500 square feet of additional commercial space with 10 high-end apartments, and 3,000 square feet of retail storefronts for small businesses. The plan also includes the installation of docks and a kayak launch on the waterfront. The cornerstone of the project is the banquet hall, which Flach has dubbed The Wire, naming it after the former State Wire and Cable company that was housed there years ago. “It’s right on the waterfront so our intention is to renovate the building, maintaining the modern industrial look of the structure,” Flach said. “On the back end, there are the old loading docks, there is a steel building. We will take all the metal panels off and that will be a glass atrium.” The event center will also

have a prep kitchen for catering, and a second-story room will be converted to a bridal suite where the bridal party can be stationed prior to receptions. “The whole idea is to promote tourism and economic development in downtown,” Flach said. “We want to bring people there that have never been there before and have them spend money, hang out and eat at local restaurants.” Flach also wants to capitalize on the antique shops, restaurants, galleries and other businesses across the river. “There is an incredible amount of activity in Hudson with boutique hotels and all sorts of things happening there. A lot of these people are coming here from the city on weekends,” Flach said. But, he added, Coxsackie has a unique waterfront along the Hudson River. “You can go from Albany to New York City and not find a nicer riverfront than what we have,” Flach said. “There are no oil tanks, no train tracks, no ugly components to our waterfront. We need to unlock the potential, and that is what we are going for.” Phase 2 of the project would focus on renovating a brick building on South River Street. “Basically, we will take the roof off the building, add a couple of stories, and that will

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The interior of one of the buildings on South River Street that developer Aaron Flach is looking to renovate.

be a 40-room boutique hotel,” he said. “My bet is that if we can attract people here based on our riverfront and the quaintness of our downtown, they will want to stay for the weekend.” The third phase will re-

store the building commonly known as “the dress factory” and turn it into a brew pub or restaurant, Flach said. He would identify an entrepreneur who would lease the space and run it as a business that would be complementary

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will be sacred ground for four days.” Evans agreed the memorial is more important than the disagreement. “The most important thing is that it is coming and our veterans will be recognized and remembered,” he said. Bagshaw also evaluated Angelo Canna Town Park in Cairo and Riverfront Park in Athens to determine if they would meet the event’s needs. “Catskill Point would be the best location because we don’t need a tent and it is the most secure,” Bagshaw said. Additionally, the county is lining up overflow parking with the adjacent restaurant, Bagshaw said. Historic Catskill Point is the designated county park, Legislator Matthew Luvera, RCatskill, said. To give veterans a patriotic welcome, Bagshaw is coordinating with local firehouses to provide a motorcycle escort to the wall on its way in and out of the park, she said. The motorcycle ride will start at the Coxsackie Senior Center and travel Routes 81, 32 and 23, through Cairo and then Route 23B in Leeds,” she said. The 11 Greene County veterans who were killed in action will be honored at the memo-

the role played by Ben Affleck in “Good Will Hunting.” He never looked back. “I dove right in,” Emery said. “I told my baseball coach I wasn’t coming back next season. I instantly knew it was a game-changer for me. I found my calling.” The awards ceremony will be the first time Emery has visited Hunter Mountain, he said. “I haven’t spent much time upstate,” he said. “I’m looking forward to it.” The festival will provide a unique sampling of films. “Hunter Mountain Film Festival is for the serious filmmaker who wants to surround themselves with the Hudson Valley film community and what RecordOnline says is ‘becoming Hollywood East,’” co-director Michele Peacock said in a statement. The event will open Thursday night with a cocktail hour and entertainment provided by comic Gabby Bryan and

rial with wreaths and plaques, Bagshaw said. “We are also getting together a list of Greene County veterans for the brochure,” she said. Legislator Michael Bulich, R-Catskill, asked what the cost of the event will be. The cost to rent the wall

is $5,500. Total estimates for the event are in the range of $20,000 to $25,000, Greene County Administrator Shaun Groden said. The legislature passed a resolution in January to allocate $7,372 for the event. Groden estimates 50% to 75% of the cost will be offset by fundraising and donations.

to the boutique hotel. The fourth and final phase involves other storefronts concentrated on what is known locally as “the Dolan block.” “We would have 10 really high-end apartments on the second and third floors, and restore the storefronts on the first floor and lease them out to businesses,” Flach said. “Anything that will enhance downtown is what we are looking to do.” Flach this week also signed a contract to purchase the former bar Patrick Henry’s. He said he doesn’t have plans yet for that site, but it would complement the other businesses he wants to bring to the area. Village Trustee Stephen Hanse asked the timetable for the project. “The goal for The Wire, which is the event center, is to wrap it up by the end of this year so we can begin booking it out for events by spring of next year,” Flach said, adding that he would also offer to host the Coxsackie Farmer’s Market, which is held once a week in the warmer months in the park, on inclement weather days, at no charge. Flach did not specify a cost for the project, but said it would be pricey. The letter of support he was seeking from the village board was to support his application to the

musicians Eryn Shewel and Matt O’Ree from the Matt O’Ree Band. The film for the evening will be the acclaimed “A Bread Factory: Part 1,” with part 2 screened Friday at Orpheum Theatre at 2 p.m. An industry mixer will begin at 7 p.m. Friday night, followed by a screening of “Back to Las Villas.” Musician Gilberto Pulp Colon Jr. will take the stage with his band after the film. On Saturday, patrons will have the opportunity to participate in a Harley Davidson Kickoff Motorcycle Ride. Event sponsor Bill Nugent will lead the ride. Nugent was part of the first cross-country motorcycle ride. Producer Brian Darwas captured this experience in “Cannonball” (2010). The ride will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Woodstock Harley Davidson in Kingston and end at the Doctorow Center for the Arts, where a screening of “Walters Ride: The True Harley Davidson Story” will begin at 1 p.m., followed by “White Knuckle” at 1:30. Emery’s meet-and-greet is scheduled for 3 p.m.

state for a $2 million grant to help cover the costs. Flach said he sees big potential for downtown Coxsackie. “I am seeing a very significant change — there are a lot of new faces here every weekend, they are taking selfies in front of these old buildings,” Flach said. “They are coming up from downstate because they want something out of the fray of the craziness. They want to come up here for a Norman Rockwell kind of downtown. They want those kinds of experiences.” The Coxsackie Village Board agreed to write a letter to the state in support of the project. “I am really glad to see there is someone who is so willing to invest in the village of Coxsackie,” Village Trustee Donald Daoust said. “I appreciate this endeavor.” Mayor Mark Evans hopes the project will boost tourism while not adding a burden to necessary village services. “This is perfect because we are not adding strain on the infrastructure,” Evans said. “I would love to see some population added, but we are not adding kids to the schools and creating a cost. This is people coming up and enjoying themselves, spending money, and then heading back. This is fabulous.”

The festival will conclude with an awards ceremony at Kaaterskill Mountain Club from 8-10 p.m. The Peacock Awards will be presented for Best Feature Film, Short Film, Documentary, Web Series and Student Film, as well as best Actor, Actress and Director. The festival provides a new opportunity for residents and tourists, Greene County Director of Tourism Heather Bagshaw said. “Anything that brings in a new opportunity for visitors and new things for them to do is a great addition to the events in Greene County,” Bagshaw said. “We’re very excited for the event and have no doubt it will be successful.” Hunter Town Supervisor Daryl Legg echoed similar remarks. “Anything that comes into town and brings outsides in is a benefit,” Legg said. The region said farewell to Mountain Jam music festival after 14 years in February. Formerly held at Hunter Mountain, Mountain Jam 2019 will take place June 13-16 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

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Bernockie’s gem helps Hudson edge Catskill By Tim Martin

Maple Hill 11, Cairo-Durham 6 CASTLETON — Tyler Hanrahan had a home run, double and single with two RBI to spark Maple Hill to an 11-6 victory over Cairo-Durham in Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game. Erik Burns added three singles and three RBI to the Wildcats’ 12-hit attack. James Miller and Christian Beber each had two singles and and RBI, Kyle Tedford and Sean LaFalce singled and John Russell drive in a run. Ethan Phillips homered and had two RBI for the Mustangs. Jake Hall contributed a double and single, Brady Murphy had a single and an RBI, Armando Salvatore singled and Josh Milliken had an RBI. Austin Ohl, Tedford and Beber combined for eight strikeouts and five walks, while allowing six runs ( three earned) and five hits. Salvatore, Alek Wagor and Murphy teamed up to strike out three, walk eight and allow 11 runs (two earned) and 12 hits.

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HUDSON — Nick Bernockie pitched six innings of shutout ball, allowing just two hits in Hudson’s 1-0 Patroon Conference baseball victory over Catskill on Monday. Bernockie struck out 12 and walked five and his teammates provided him with the only run he would need in the first inning when Isaiah Maines drew a one out walk, stole second and scored on Vic Gorman’s base hit. Catskill (2-1) was able to get a runner to third twice during the game, but could’t come up with the key hit in either situation. Addison Allen pitched a strong game for Catskill, allowing just two singles — both by Gorman — with 10 strikeouts and four walks. Ian Alexander and Justice Brantley singled to account for the Cats’ only hits off of Bernockie. Gorman came on in relief at the start of the seventh inning for Hudson (3-2) and struck out three. Coxsackie-Athens 4, Greenville 1 COXSACKIE — Michael Petramale went 2 for 2 to raise his batting average to .560 and turned in six strong inning on the mound to lead Coxsackie-Athens to a 4-1 victory over Greenville in Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game. Petramale had two RBI and is now 14 for 25 through seven games. On the mound, he threw 6 1/3 innings, striking out 12, walking three and allowing one run and five hits. Killian Schrader got the final two outs without giving up a run or a hit. Gill Bell went 3 for 3 with a triple for the Indians. Killian Schrader had a single and an RBI and Joe Notabartolo, Josh Kiefer and Casey Carroll a single each.

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Isaiah Edmonds led Greenville with two singles. Morgan Gergen had a single and an RBI and Bobby Corrigan collected two singles.

Keenan Mulholland (1k,3bb,4r,9h) and Edmonds (2k,3bb) each had a turn on the mound for the Spartans.

Maple Hill 14, Cairo-Durham 0 CASTLETON — Alysa Houghtaling fired a two-hit shutout with six strikeouts to help Maple hill defeat Cairo-Durham, 14-0, in Monday’s Patroon Conference softball game. Makaila Miller doubled and drove in four runs in support of Houghtaling. Paige Bleau added two singles and an RBI, Tara Smith had a single and two RBI, Emma Dugan a single and an RBI and Elisabeth Brahm and Houghtaling a single each. Jolie Poulsen and Ashley Powell both singled for Cairo-Durham. See BASEBALL B3

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Taconic Hills’ No. 1 singles player Hunter Gardner won his match against Hudson’s Miftahul Hoq in straight sets on Monday.

HUDSON — Hudson overcame a loss at No. 1 singles to defeat Taconic Hills, 5-2, in Monday’s Patroon Conference tennis match. The Titans’ Hunter Gardner defeated Miftahul Hoq at No. 1 singles, 6-0, 6-1, but the Bluehawks swept the remaining four singles matches and went on to post their fifth win without a loss. Taconic Hills falls to 3-4. “Hunter Gardner played his best match of the season in his straight set victory at No. 1,” Taconic Hills coach Tom Russo said. “Hudson was stronger than us today. Hopefully, we can make some adjustments and give them a better run for their money the next time we play them. Hudson has a very solid line-up of all underclassmen. They will be even stronger next year and I expect them to contend for the title.” Results Singles: Hunter Gardner

(TH) defeated Miftahul Hoq 6-0, 6-1; Rukon Hussan (H) defeated Alex Chamberlain 6-1, 6-1; Rifat Hoque (H) defeated Martin Schmitt 6-0, 6-2; Jahid Hassain (H) defeated Christopher Russell 6-1, 6-2; Farhan Chowdhury (H) defeated Caleb Miller 6-1, 6-2. Doubles: Mutassim Fuad & Rihat Miah (H) defeated Edwing Flores-Gomez & Josh Sena 6-1, 6-2; Carmen Morales & Claudia Cantarero (TH) won by forfeit. Coxsackie-Athens 6, Cairo-Durham 1 COXSACKIE — CoxsackieAthens won three of five singles matches and swept both doubles matches to defeat Cairo-Durham, 5-2, in Monday’s Patroon Conference tennis match. Results Singles: Ethan Hanse (CA) defeated Drew Sirago 6-2, 6-4; Steven Maggio (CD) defeated

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Hudson’s Rukon Hussan defeated Taconic Hills’ Alex Chamberlain in Monday’s Patroon Conference tennis match.

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MINNEAPOLIS — Virginia saved its best for last. If they hadn’t, the Cavaliers would not have won their first national championship here on Monday night. Trailing Texas Tech 73-70 early in overtime, Virginia went on an 11-0 run to finally take control of the national championship game and walk away with an 85-77 victory - a score that didn’t begin to reflect the extraordinary drama of the game. Once again, they survived, having trailed a tough and talented Texas Tech team 68-65 with less than 20 seconds to go in regulation. It was a familiar script for a team that will now be known forever as the team of redemption. The way they redeemed themselves was something straight out of a Disney movie - except if you attempted to sell the story line to Disney you would probably get laughed out of the pitch meeting. Consider: Team becomes the first No. 1 seed ever to lose to a No. 16 seed in the NCAA tournament. Not only that, it loses by 20 points, a complete humiliation. Then it puts together a 29-3 regular season to again become a No. 1 seed. And what happens? It falls behind another 16 seed, Gardner-Webb, by 14 points in the first half in its first game of the tournament. “I remember thinking, ‘We can’t go through this again,’ “ Coach Tony Bennett said earlier this weekend. “At

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Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Bennett waves the net to fans after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders in overtime in the championship game of the 2019 men’s Final Four at US Bank Stadium.

halftime, I told them I could accept losing, but I couldn’t accept anything less than every single thing they had to give.” The Cavaliers didn’t have to go through it again. They rallied to win. Then they won a routine second-round game against Oklahoma and a tight game against Oregon in the round of 16. After that began the story even Disney

couldn’t possibly believe. There was the escape from Purdue in the region final when freshman point guard Kehei Clark miraculously found Mamadi Diakite for the tying jumper at the end of regulation. Call it The Pass and The Shot. The See TITLE B3

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Catskill’s Stephen Forbes placed 1st in the Eastern National Wrestling Tournament in Syracuse this past weekend. Daniel Forbes placed 2nd losing to the Pennsylvania state champion, 5-0. Coach Mandigo, Coach Rich Forbes and the the Forbes family attended the tournament.

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Pro basketball NBA Eastern Conference Atlantic W L Pct Toronto 57 24 .704 Philadelphia 50 30 .625 Boston 48 33 .593 Brooklyn 41 40 .506 New York 16 64 .200 Central W L Pct Milwaukee 60 21 .741 Indiana 47 34 .580 Detroit 39 41 .488 Chicago 22 58 .275 Cleveland 19 62 .235 Southeast W L Pct Orlando 41 40 .506 Charlotte 38 42 .475 Miami 38 42 .475 Washington 32 49 .395 Atlanta 29 52 .358 Western Conference Northwest W L Pct Denver 53 27 .662 Portland 51 29 .638 Utah 49 31 .612 Oklahoma City 47 33 .588 Minnesota 36 44 .450 Paciic W L Pct Golden State 56 24 .700 L.A. Clippers 47 34 .580 Sacramento 39 42 .481 L.A. Lakers 37 44 .457 Phoenix 19 62 .235 Southwest W L Pct Houston 53 28 .654 San Antonio 47 34 .580 New Orleans 33 48 .407 Memphis 32 48 .400 Dallas 32 48 .400 Sunday’s games Toronto 117, Miami 109, OT San Antonio 112, Cleveland 90 Oklahoma City 132, Minnesota 126 Charlotte 104, Detroit 91 Brooklyn 108, Indiana 96 Dallas 129, Memphis 127, OT Milwaukee 115, Atlanta 107 Houston 149, Phoenix 113 Orlando 116, Boston 108 New York 113, Washington 110 Golden State 131, L.A. Clippers 104 Portland 115, Denver 108 New Orleans 133, Sacramento 129 L.A. Lakers 113, Utah 109 Monday’s games No games scheduled Today’s games Charlotte at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Memphis at Detroit, 7 p.m. Boston at Washington, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 7:30 p.m. New York at Chicago, 8 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Golden State at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Denver at Utah, 9 p.m. Houston at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Portland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday’s games Indiana at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Miami at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. Orlando at Charlotte, 8 p.m. Detroit at New York, 8 p.m. Chicago at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Golden State at Memphis, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Dallas at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Utah at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Sacramento at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

GB — 6.5 9.0 16.0 40.5 GB — 13.0 20.5 37.5 41.0 GB — 2.5 2.5 9.0 12.0 GB — 2.0 4.0 6.0 17.0 GB — 9.5 17.5 19.5 37.5 GB — 6.0 20.0 20.5 20.5

Baseball AMERICAN LEAGUE East W L Pct GB 8 3 .727 — 5 5 .500 2.5 5 5 .500 2.5 3 8 .273 5.0 3 8 .273 5.0 Central W L Pct GB Detroit 7 3 .700 — Cleveland 6 3 .667 .5 Minnesota 5 3 .625 1.0 Chi. White Sox 3 6 .333 3.5 Kansas City 2 7 .222 4.5 West W L Pct GB Seattle 10 2 .833 — Houston 6 5 .545 3.5 Texas 5 5 .500 4.0 Oakland 6 8 .429 5.0 LA Angels 4 6 .400 5.0 Sunday’s games NY Yankees 15, Baltimore 3 Cleveland 3, Toronto 1 Detroit 3, Kansas City 1 Seattle 12, Chi. White Sox 5 Houston 9, Oakland 8 LA Angels 7, Texas 2 Monday’s games Tampa Bay 5, Chi. White Sox 1 Baltimore 12, Oakland 4 Houston 4, NY Yankees 3 Seattle 13, Kansas City 5 Tuesday’s games Cleveland (Kluber 0-2) at Detroit (Zimmermann 0-0), 1:10 p.m. Toronto (Shoemaker 2-0) at Boston (Sale 0-2), 2:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Morton 1-0) at Chi. White Sox (Santana 0-0), 2:10 p.m. Oakland (Anderson 2-0) at Baltimore (Means 1-0), 7:05 p.m. NY Yankees (Loaisiga 0-0) at Houston (Cole 0-2), 8:10 p.m. Seattle (Gonzales 3-0) at Kansas City (Junis 1-0), 8:15 p.m. Tampa Bay NY Yankees Baltimore Toronto Boston

NATIONAL LEAGUE East W L Pct GB Philadelphia 7 2 .778 — NY Mets 6 3 .667 1.0 Atlanta 6 4 .600 1.5 Washington 4 5 .444 3.0 Miami 3 7 .300 4.5 Central W L Pct GB Milwaukee 8 2 .800 — Pittsburgh 5 4 .556 2.5 St. Louis 5 5 .500 3.0 Chi. Cubs 3 7 .300 5.0 Cincinnati 1 8 .111 6.5 West W L Pct GB LA Dodgers 8 3 .727 — San Diego 6 4 .600 1.5 Arizona 5 5 .500 2.5 San Francisco 3 7 .300 4.5 Colorado 3 8 .273 5.0 Sunday’s games Washington 12, NY Mets 9 Atlanta 4, Miami 3 Pittsburgh 7, Cincinnati 5 Milwaukee 4, Chi. Cubs 2 St. Louis 4, San Diego 1 LA Dodgers 12, Colorado 6 Monday’s games Chi. Cubs 10, Pittsburgh 0 Philadelphia 4, Washington 3 St. Louis 4, LA Dodgers 3 Atlanta 8, Colorado 6 San Diego at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m. Tuesday’s games Miami (Urena 0-2) at Cincinnati (Castillo 0-1), 6:40 p.m. Washington (Strasburg 1-0) at Philadelphia (Nola 1-0), 7:05 p.m. LA Dodgers (Stripling 0-0) at St. Louis (Hudson 0-1), 7:45 p.m. Atlanta (Fried 1-0) at Colorado (Marquez 1-0), 8:40 p.m. San Diego (Lucchesi 2-0) at San Francisco (Holland 0-1), 9:45 p.m. Interleague Sunday’s games Philadelphia 2, Minnesota 1 Tampa Bay 3, San Francisco 0 Boston 1, Arizona 0 Monday’s game Milwaukee at LA Angels, 10:07 p.m. Tuesday’s games Minnesota (Gibson 0-0) at NY Mets (deGrom 2-0), 7:10 p.m. Texas (Minor 1-1) at Arizona (Greinke 1-1), 9:40 p.m. Milwaukee (Peralta 1-0) at LA Angels (Harvey 0-1), 10:07 p.m.

Expect a wild NHL postseason with the Flames as the Stanley Cup favorites Neil Greenberg The Washington Post

If there is a clear takeaway from the NHL’s regular season it is that not much separates a number of this year’s playoff teams. And even the one team that’s clearly head and shoulders above the rest should not be considered the most likely to lift the Stanley Cup when the playoffs end. The team everyone will be talking about is the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jon Cooper, a surefire Jack Adams finalist as the NHL’s best coach, guided his team to a 62-16-4 record, earning them the Presidents’ Trophy and tying the 1995-96 Detroit Red Wings for most victories during the regular season. Their top scorer, forward Nikita Kucherov, a slam-dunk most valuable player candidate, had 128 points (41 goals, 87 assists), the most by any skater since 1995-96. Andrei Vasilevskiy should also be a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the league’s top goaltender. Yet being the top team doesn’t mean it will be a cake walk to the Stanley Cup finals. Since 2005-06 - the start of the league’s salary cap era just two out of 13 Presidents’ Trophy winners have hoisted the Cup. Four teams with the best regular-season record have lost in the first round and four more have lost in the second. Three of those have occurred in the last three years. This isn’t to say the Lightning aren’t one of the most likely teams to win it all this year - they are - but the numbers aren’t overwhelmingly in their favor. In fact, due to the quality of competition in both conferences, the Calgary Flames should be considered the Stanley Cup favorites. Shocking? Maybe, but consider the field in the Eastern Conference. The Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup last year. The Boston Bruins put up 107 points, tied with the Flames for the most of any team not named the Lightning. Columbus was very aggressive at the trade deadline adding two high-profile pieces in Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel. The Islanders had a historic turnaround defensively. Pittsburgh, despite injuries, still boasts Sidney Crosby. And Toronto’s roster carries seven players with at least 20 goals, including star center John Tavares, who had 47 in his first season with the Maple Leafs. Our postseason probabilities take into account a team’s actual win-loss record with more weight given toward the end of the season after the trade deadline; its expected win-loss record based on goals scored and allowed - also known as its Pythagorean winning percentage; and its expected win-loss record based on expected goals for and against, a metric created by the now defunct hockey website Corsica. The latter stat takes into account the likelihood a shot becomes a goal based on distance, angle and whether the attempt was a rebound, on the rush or generated on the power play. Here is a first-round preview - and the teams most likely to move on to the second round.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Tampa Bay Lightning (No. 1 Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (No. 2 Wild Card) Prediction: Lightning win the series, 4-1 In addition to Duchene and Dzingel, Columbus also added defenseman Adam McQuaid and goalie Keith Kinkaid. More significantly in terms of how the franchise is approaching the playoffs -- in which the Blue Jackets have never advanced past Round 1 -- Columbus held on to top-line forward Artemi Panarin and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, two unrestricted free agents at the end of the season. In terms of the playoffs, their strengths line up well to neutralize Tampa Bay. Columbus was the least penalized team in the league this season, limiting the opportunities for Tampa’s league-leading power play. The Blue Jackets are also stingy with the scoring chances they allow (seventhbest). And the team’s top line of Panarin, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Cam Atkinson has been more productive

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than Tampa’s best line featuring Kucherov, Tyler Johnson and Brayden Point. However, the edge still belongs with Tampa Bay, especially in net. Vasilevskiy was 26 goals better than an average netminder facing the same number of shot attempts. Bobrovsky, by comparison, was five goals better than an average netminder. Boston Bruins (No. 2 Atlantic) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (No. 3 Atlantic) Prediction: Bruins win the series, 4-3 A first-round rematch from last year between two Original Six teams, the Bruins should get the better of the Maple Leafs again this year. Boston’s regular-season success was fueled largely by a defense that allowed the third-fewest high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes at even strength. And when those chances did get through, Boston’s netminders stopped 445 of 518 (86 percent) of them. League average is 83 percent. Plus, the Bruins might ice the most complete forward trio in the NHL. Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak and Patrice Bergeron combined to score 34 even-strength goals over 484 minutes as a line this year and Bergeron, a four-time Selke winner as the league’s best defensive forward, might add a fifth award to his trophy case. Toronto, meanwhile, brought in Tavares to try to push the team to the next level. The Mississauga native set career highs in goals (47) and points (88) during his first year with the club and generated more scoring chances at even strength than anyone in the league aside from Montreal’s Brendan Gallagher. Tavares’s teammate, Austin Matthews, was fourth. Washington Capitals (No. 1 Metropolitan) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (No. 1 Wild Card) Prediction: Capitals win the series, 4-3 The defending champions got a tough draw with the Hurricanes. Carolina generates the most high-danger chances in the NHL this season at even strength (14 per 60 minutes) and the seventh-most on the power play (23 per 60 minutes). They are also good at suppressing their opponents from doing the same: sixth-fewest scoring chances allowed (25 per 60 minutes) at even strength and the lowest rate allowed on the penalty kill (39 per 60). The Hurricanes also have four 20-goal scorers with two, Sebastian Aho and former Capital Justin Williams, sharing time with Nino Niederreiter. That line outscores opponents 13 to 9 with a 148 to 90 edge in scoring chances over 254 even-strength minutes. But the Capitals have Alex Ovechkin, fresh off his record eighth

Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL goal-scoring leader (51). He, along with linemates Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson combined for 15 evenstrength goals as a trio in 218 minutes during the regular season. Washington’s second line of Jakub Vrana, Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie outscored opponents 14 to 8 this season over 212 minutes, with half of those goals coming from the slot or crease. New York Islanders (No. 2 Metropolitan) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (No. 3 Metropolitan) Prediction: Islanders win the series, 4-2 During last year’s Stanley Cup run with the Capitals, Coach Barry Trotz found a way to neutralize Pittsburgh’s most-potent weapons. Sure, Sidney Crosby’s line scored three evenstrength goals against Washington in the playoffs, but they allowed five goals against, too. Evgeni Malkin was limited to one power-play goal and Phil Kessel had none, allowing the Capitals to win the series in six games. New York’s defensive improvement this season suggest’s Trotz’s team could do the same again this year. In 2017-18, the Islanders allowed 293 goals, the most any squad gave up since the Philadelphia Flyers permitted 297 in 2006-07, with 174 of those originating from high-danger areas such as the slot and the crease. This year, the Islanders have allowed a league-low 191 goals against, with just 110 coming from high-danger areas.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Nashville Predators (No. 1 Central) vs. Dallas Stars (No. 2 Wild Card) Prediction: Stars win the series, 4-2 Dallas deserves more consideration as a contender. Their netminder, Ben Bishop, leads the NHL in save percentage (.933) and his high-danger save percentage at even strength (.881) is also the highest among goaltenders facing at least as many shots. Plus, Bishop turned away 34 of 38 high-danger shots against on the penalty kill (.895 save rate), the secondbest performance after the Philadelphia Flyers’ Carter Hart. Nashville, meanwhile, relies on contributions from its defensemen to score goals, a tactic that might not pay off against a goaltender like Bishop. The Predators’ blueliners combined for 43 goals this season with 34 of those coming at even strength. Roman Josi leads the team’s defensemen with 13. However, those defensemen still convert only one out of every 22 shot attempts (5 percent) they take, leaving them vulnerable to a good defensive team like Dallas that not only limits high-quality chances (sixth-best in 2018-19) but also blocks a lot of shots (1,291, fifth-most in the NHL this year).

Winnipeg Jets (No. 2 Central) vs. St. Louis Blues (No. 3 Central) Prediction: Blues win the series, 4-2 The Blues are coming in hot. Heading into the All-Star Game, they sat sixth in the Central Division (22-225, 49 points) yet finished the season 23-6-4 (50 points), earning the thirdplace spot in the Central Division. Goaltender Jordan Binnington finished with a 24-5-1 record, .927 overall save percentage and NHL-leading 1.89 goals against average. The team made Binnington’s job easier with just 2,345 shots allowed across the whole season, fourth fewest in the NHL. But Binnington did his part, too, stopping 181 of 212 high-danger chances faced overall (.854 save rate). And good luck to the Jets, who will need to stop St. Louis’s top line of Brayden Schenn, Ryan O’Reilly and Vladimir Tarasenko, a trio that outscored opponents 23 to 14 with a 104 to 66 edge in high-danger chances over 322 even-strength minutes this season. Winnipeg allowed an aboveaverage rate of high-danger chances and their netminder, Connor Hellebuyck, faced 498 total shots from the slot and the crease this year, the fifthmost among goaltenders, stopping 398 of them for a .799 save percentage. League average was .819 during the 2018-19 regular season. Calgary Flames (No. 1 Pacific) vs. Colorado Avalanche (No. 1 Wild Card) Prediction: Flames win the series, 4-1 Mark Giordano, a Norris Trophy hopeful who finished second in the NHL in scoring among defensemen with 74 points (17 goals, 57 assists), skates over 24 minutes per night, and is one of five players on the team with at least 70 points: Johnny Gaudreau (99), Sean Monahan (82), Elias Lindholm (78) and Matthew Tkachuk (77) are the others. No other team has more than four. Three of those players - Gaudreau, Monahan and Lindholm - form Calgary’s top line and when on the ice with Giordano have outscored opponents 31 to 19 this year, with more than half of those goals scored (19) coming from the high-danger areas such as the slot or crease. That kind of ability will tax Colorado’s defensive pairings. Samuel Girard and Erik Johnson shared 938 even-strength minutes together this season and were out-chanced 182 to 143 in the high-danger areas. Nikita Zadorov and Tyson Barrie broke even, 49 to 48, and Ian Cole and Patrik Nemeth were slightly underwater at 22 to 25. San Jose Sharks (No. 2 Pacific) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (No. 3 Pacific) Prediction: Golden Knights win the series, 4-2 Vegas is a different team with Mark Stone, acquired from the Ottawa Senators in February. The Golden Knights went on a 10-1-1 tear after he unpacked his bags and his fixture on the second line gives Vegas a steady group of top-six forwards. The top line, Jonathan Marchessault, William Karlsson and Reilly Smith, scored 39 goals as a group this season with 19 coming from high-danger areas and the second line of Stone, Max Pacioretty and Paul Stastny have nine goals (six from the slot or crease) over 13 games. Marc-Andre Fleury had a down year in terms of save percentage but he was still worth five goals more than an average goaltender during the regular season. His performance on the penalty kill, stopping 59 of 76 high-danger chances in 2018-19, is also encouraging considering San Jose’s power play is one of the most-efficient in the NHL this year (24 percent, sixth-best) with the second-most scoring chances created per 60 minutes (58). However, the Sharks can’t get opportunities without drawing penalties, and the Golden knights are among the least-penalized teams of 2018-19 (short handed 230 times, tied for eighth fewest).

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Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Isaiah Maines slides safely into second base with a stolen base during Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patroon Conference baseball game against Catskill.

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Catskill pitcher Addison Allen delivers a pitch during Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patroon Conference baseball game against Hudson.

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Poulsen (4k,9bb,13r,7h) and Kaitlyn Garcia-Martinez (1bb,1r) shared mound duties for the Mustangs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had been struggling a bit offensively coming into this game but the bats came alive today,â&#x20AC;? Maple Hill coach Patrick Austin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our big thing has been leaving runners in scoring position on base and I think we came up with a bunch of timely hits today which was really nice to see. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alysa was tough to hit off of today and we backed her up with some good defense. This was a nice team win.â&#x20AC;?

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Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Matt Bowes tags out Catskillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eddie Rogers after taking the throw from catcher Jack Moon during a steal attempt in the first inning of Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patroon Conference baseball game.

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Rickie Fowler watches his drive on on the second hole during the final round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio - AT&T Oaks Course.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rickie Fowler has never won a major championship despite playing in 34 of them since earning his PGA Tour card. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despiteâ&#x20AC;? is doing a lot of work there, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it goes for the Best Player to Never Win A Major. Fowler is that guy at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Masters. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weird to say because Fowler is only 30 years old, but this is the phenom era of professional golf. Fowler lags contemporaries Rory McIlroy (four) and Jason Day (one) in majors won. Even Patrick Reed beat Fowler to it when he bested him by a stroke at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Masters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just have to do one better,â&#x20AC;? Fowler said Monday, smiling. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really all there is to it. Fowler can be a little bit better here and finally win a major after eight top-five finishes, including three times as runnerup. Then Fowler can give the BPTNWAM burden to some other golfer who is very good, but not good enough â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or at least not good enough during the weeks when golf holds its major championships. The lack of a major on his resume isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet an albatross for Fowler. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like Phil Mickelson trying to do it in his mid-30s. Fowler should have plenty more chances to win majors before anyone considers the possibility that he

never will. Fowler has five PGA Tour victories, $36.6 million in career earnings and a Ryder Cup title with the U.S team. He can rightly be considered among the best golfers of his generation. He cannot be called a major winner, and that is the thing puts very good golfers on another level. It could be the 2018 Masters was a prelude to a breakthrough for Fowler in the majors. No surprise that Fowler sees it not as a missed chance to win, but evidence that he can. Fowler shot 65 in the third round of the 2018 Masters. His 67 on Sunday included four birdies among the final seven holes, which forced Reed to make par at No. 18 to win. Fowler had come close to winning majors before, but he said the 2018 Masters experience showed him that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;more ready than Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever beenâ&#x20AC;? to do it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not saying that I can sit up here and tell you Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m definitely going to go win, but I like my chances.,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love this place. I know I can play well around here.â&#x20AC;? Fowler has a good chance to win. The betting markets have Fowler at 16-to-1 odds to win. Only McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose and Tiger Woods are getting shorter odds. One guess as to what separates those four from Fowler.

A confluence of circumstances has made Fowler BPTNWAW. Most obvious among them is that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very good player. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also that he was good at a young age, has played well since then and is doing it during an era when even guys who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t won majors are famous. Fowlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career earnings rank 21st-most all time. Only two younger players are ahead of him on the list, McIlroy (11th) and Spieth (18th). Johnson and Jason Day, two other higher-earning contemporaries, joined the Tour two years before Fowler. You already know what those guys have that Fowler doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. McIlroy, whom Folwer beat out for Tour rookie of the year in 2010, won his first major in his 10th try as a pro, Day did it on his 21st attempt and Reed needed 17. Among the next wave of young stars Jordan Spieth stands alone with three major titles before he turned 24, but they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all be Spieth. In many ways, majors won is an absurd standard for judging golfers. They already are among the very best in the world at a game that is difficult to master. There are other big tournaments â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fowler won one of them, the 2015 Players Championship. In that tournament Fowler caught Sergio Garcia by playing the final six holes in sixunder, including an eagle on

No. 16, then won a playoff against Garcia and Kevin Kinser. Later that year Fowler won the FedEx Cup playoff event in Boston by makings puts and putting pressure on Henrik Stenson, who lost the lead when his hit his tee shot into a water hazard at No. 16. Those were not off-brand events against thin fields. Fowler has had remarkable performances to beat fields with the best players for big money. He just hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done it in the majors. There was a time when it seemed inevitable that he would. Fowler finished top five in all four majors in 2014. He struggled in majors over the next two years before tying for fifth in both the U.S. Open and PGA in 2017. Fowlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-place finish in the 2018 Masters was followed by ties for 20th, 28th and 12th in the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other three majors. It was a good year otherwise for Fowler, who finished 11th in the world rankings. Then he won at Phoenix in February, rekindling the notion that this could be his year at Augusta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think you could ever say ... â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This is my time, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to go win,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153; Fowler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to go win it and then say it afterwards.â&#x20AC;? It wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a surprise if, come Sunday evening, Fowler is sitting in the same place saying that, no longer the BPTNWAM.

Cavaliers won in overtime. That was Miracle 1. Then came Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national semifinal against Auburn. Virginia led by 10 late and blew the lead. The Tigers led 62-60 when Guy was fouled with less than a second to play. Or maybe he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fouled. Or maybe Ty Jerome double-dribbled a couple of seconds earlier. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter. Guy coolly made all three free throws and U-Va. escaped, 63-62. The Free Throws. Miracle 2. And then came Monday night. Virginia again had a 10-point lead, but this was a team that did nothing easily. By the time the Red Raiders had taken a 68-65 lead with 22 seconds left, the Cavaliers had the Red Raiders right where they wanted them. To lead the Cavaliers was to simply bring out the best in them. U-Va. could have settled for a two-point basket and then fouled quickly. Instead, Jerome drove to the basket and just when it looked as if he was going to go up for a layup, he flipped a pass to Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Andre Hunter in the corner. Hunter had been awful in the first half - 1 for 8 - but he was almost perfect in the second: 7 of 8 from the field to finish with 27 points. None were as big as the threepointer he drilled from the corner off Guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pass with 14 ticks left before overtime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We work on that play every day in practice,â&#x20AC;? Texas Tech Coach Chris Beard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Three things: deny the three-point line, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give up an and-one and get the defensive rebound. It looked like they were going for a quick shot inside but then there was a really good pass to set Hunter up.â&#x20AC;? Texas Tech had one more chance, but Culver missed a three. Overtime. The Red Raiders actually led 7370 but Guy made two free throws and Hunter made a three for the final lead change of the season and a 75-73 lead. Texas Tech was gassed. This time it was The Three. And, most important, Miracle 3. Job done. Redemption complete. Before the game began, the NCAA decided to show the final seconds of North Carolina Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning victory over Houston in the 1983 championship game. That team was known as the

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Cardiac Kids. These will be the Cardiac Cavs. They were a team that never lost their poise in critical moment after critical moment. U-Va.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s three stars all starred on Monday night: Hunter was brilliant throughout the second half - not only with his shooting but his defense, holding Culver to 5-of-22 shooting for the game. Guy, the hero on Saturday, finished with 24 points. Jerome had 16 points, six rebounds and eight assists - none bigger than the final one in regulation. In all, the three pals - all part of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 recruiting class - scored 67 of U-Va.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s 85 points. To say that Texas Tech was a worthy opponent is a vast understatement. Even with Hunter making life miserable for Culver; even with their best inside player, Tariq Owens, playing on an ankle sprain that needed a pregame cortisone shot just so he could play, the Red Raiders refused to go away. Every time Virginia built a working margin, Tech dug in and battled back and had a very real chance to win. Just like Purdue did. Just like Auburn did. In fact, they almost certainly would have won against a lesser team. A year ago, Villanova made winning the national championship look easy. This year, Virginia made it look almost impossibly hard. Before this final game, Bennett reminded his players that perhaps no team had ever faced more pressure than they had - especially in the first half of the GardnerWebb game when things again looked so bleak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of that is why youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to play on this stage,â&#x20AC;? he told his team. Both teams were ready to play on this stage. It took more than 43 minutes of playing time before anyone blinked. It was an extraordinary game with, of course, a fairy-tale finish. When the clock ran out and the confetti fell, Bennett, a deeply religious man, sat on a stool in Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bench area, head bowed, giving thanks. Bennett often quotes the Bible to his players. One of his favorites is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grow weary of doing good.â&#x20AC;? This Virginia team, almost miraculously, never grew weary. And it did good. Historically good. Perhaps no team has ever done more to deserve a national championship. Kolodjeiz 6-0, 6-0; Tyler Choinsky (CA) won by forfeit. Doubles: Kamryon Harris & Matt Clark (CA) defeated Colin Gleason & Louis La Ragina 7-6(7-5), 3-6, 6-4; Leo Woytowich & Gavin Hanse (CA) defeated Alex Gouza & Richie Savoia 6-0, 6-1.

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Legals 55 NORTH 6, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/04/19. Office: Greene County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 3276 Route 23A, Palenville, NY 12463. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. (607)588-6291 Ext.177Legal Notice is hereby given that the annual fire safety inspections for 2018- 19 of the following school districts; ANDES, CHARLOTTE VALLEY, CHERRY VALLEYSPRINGFIELD, COOPERSTOWN, EDMESTON. JEFFERSON, H U N T E R - TA N N E R S VILLE, LAURENS, MARGARETVILLE, MILFORD, MORRIS, ONEONTA, ROXBURY, SCHENEVUS, SOUTH KORTRfGHT, S T A M F O R D , W O R C E S T E R , NORTHERN CATSKILL and OTSEGO AREA OCCUPATIONAL CENTERS, and all BOCES owned/leased facilities in the Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES Safety/Risk CoSer for the fire hazards which might endanger the lives of students, teachers or employees therein, have been completed and the reports thereof are available at each respective school district during the regular business hours or at the ONC BOCES Safety/Risk Management office during the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Drumlin Field Farming, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 4, 2019. Office location: Columbia County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to Mark P. Cawley, Esq., 175 Hunt Road, Hillsdale, New York 12529. Mark P. Cawley, Esq., Hillsdale, New York 12529 is the registered agent. The registered agent is the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. INVITATION TO BID SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLE

The Town of Ashland Fire District is requesting sealed bids for the sale of one (1) 1988 Ford Sanford Rescue Truck. The above vehicle has been taken out of service and will be sold in "as is" condition with no warranty expressed or implied. The Town of Ashland Fire District urges prospective bidders to view the vehicle before submitting a bid. The above vehicle will be available for inspection at Town of Ashland Highway Garage, 253 Sutton Hollow Rd, Ashland, NY Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope marked "Rescue Bid". The envelope should be addressed to: Ashland Fire District PO Box 171 Ashland, NY 12407-0171 Sealed bids may be dropped off at Town of Ashland town hall during normal business hours, but must be received by the District Secretary prior to 4:00 PM (EDT) on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. The Town of Ashland Fire District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in total or in part and to waive informalities and irregularities, as it may deem to be in the Town of Ashland Fire District's best interest. By order of Town of Ashland Fire District Board of Commissioners LEGAL NOTICE 2019-2020 District Transportation Request for Proposals The Catskill Central School District requests sealed bids for 2019-2020 District Transportation RFP 1. - Summer School and Jumpstart RFP 2. - Sports and Field Trips 36 plus passenger RFP 3. - Late Bus Runs RFP 4. - Columbia Greene Votec Run RFP 5. - 6:30 AM High School Run RFP 6. - 3 PM High School/Middle School Shuttle Sealed bids should be submitted to the Transportation Coordinator, William Muirhead, Catskill Central School District, 347 West Main Street, Catskill, New York 12414 until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. Specifications may be obtained from the Business Office by calling 943-2300 ext. 1472 or 1413. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. By order of the Board of Education Catskill Central School District Amanda McCabe, District Treasurer

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LEGAL NOTICE 2019-2020 Transportation Services K-12 Student Daily Runs The Catskill Central School District requests sealed bids for 2019-2020 District Transportation Services K-12 Student Daily Runs. Pursuant to Section 156.12 the Board of Education intends to award the bid based upon an evaluation of proposals in accordance with the established criteria: a. The previous experience of the contractor in transporting pupils: 6% b. The name of each transportation company of which the contractor has been an owner or manager: 2% c. A description of any safety programs implemented by the contractor: 5% d. A record of accidents in motor vehicles under the control of the contractor: 15% e. The driving history of employees of the contractor: 15 % f. Inspection records and model year of each of the motor vehicles under the control of the contractor: 15% g. Maintenance schedules of the motor vehicles under the control of the contractor: 15% h. A financial analysis of the contractor: 3% i. Documentation of compliance with motor vehicle insurance requirements: 4% j. Total cost of the proposal: 20% Sealed bids should be submitted to the Transportation Coordinator, William Muirhead, Catskill Central School District, 347 West Main Street, Catskill, New York 12414 until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.Specifications may be obtained from the Business Office by calling 943-2300 ext. 1472 or 1413. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. By order of the Board of Education Catskill Central School District Amanda McCabe, District Treasurer Notice of Formation of 1580 ANCRAM LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/14/19. Office location: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Helene Jaffe, 1080 Fifth Ave., Apt. 6B, NY, NY 10128. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Robert J. Van Valkenburg, County Highway Superintendent, pursuant to Section 133 of the Highway Law and Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, will receive sealed bids for the Greene County Highway Department for each of the following assorted materials: Aluminized Steel Helically Corrugated Helical Lock Seam Steel Pipe with Annular Ends - Type II & Bands; Bituminous Materials; Galvanized Helically Corrugated Helical Lock Seam Steel Pipe with Annular Ends Type II & Bands; Galvanized Perforated Square Tubing; Geotextile Fabrics; HDPE N-12 Plain End Pipe & Bands; Lane Gabion Baskets; Liquid Calcium; Pavement Marking; Reclamation of Roads; Reinforcing Steel; Rental of Various Heavy Equipment; Standard Box Beam Type Guide Rail; Steel Pipe - Odd Lots; Steel Reinforced HDPE Structural Pipe; Steel Sign Posts; Structural Steel; Traffic Control Signs - Engineer and High Intensity Grades, Aluminum Blanks, etc.; Transit Mix Concrete; Washed and Screened Crushed Stone. Specifications may be obtained at the office of the Greene County Highway Department, 240 West Main Street, P.O. Box 485, Catskill, NY 12414 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sealed bids should be clearly marked with the item bid. Bids will be received at the office of the Greene County Highway Department on Friday, April 19th, 2019 until 10:30 a.m. and will be opened and publicly read at 10:30 a.m. the same day. The County Highway Superintendent reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids. Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC): Anasta's Center LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/08/2015. Office Location: Columbia County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to C/O Anasta's Center LLC, 100 Town Hall Drive, Hudson NY 12534. Any Lawful Purpose: Latest date upon which LLC is dissolve: No specific date.

Central School District (hereinafter called "Owner"), for the Additions and Alterations at the Germantown Central Schools. Separate Bids are requested for the following Contracts: Contract 1 SC - Site Construction Work Contract 2 GC - General Construction Work Contract 3 PC Plumbing Construction Work Contract 4 MC - Mechanical Construction Work Contract 5 EC - Electrical Construction Work Contract 6 HM - Hazardous Materials Contract 7 TR - Theatrical Rigging Construction Work in accordance with the Drawings, Project Manual (including Conditions of the Contract and Specifications), and other Bidding and Contract Documents prepared by: SAMMEL ARCHITECTURE PLLC 332 Rt. 100, Somers, NY 10589 Te l : ( 9 1 4 ) 2 7 6 - 0 7 7 7 x107 A pre-bid conference for potential Bidders and other interested parties will be held on 3:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Germantown Central School District, 123 Main Street Germantown, New York 12526 Sealed Bids will be received by the Owner until 3:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the District Office Entrance at which time and place Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. NOTICE OF FORMA- For the convenience of TION OF LIMITED potential Bidders and LIABILITY COMPANY. other interested parNAME: Drumlin Field ties, the Bidding DocuSpirits, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 4, 2019. Office location: Columbia County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to Mark P. Cawley, Esq., 175 Hunt Road, Hillsdale, New York 12529. Mark P. Cawley, Esq., Hillsdale, New York 12529 is the registered agent. The registered agent is the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF COLUMBIA QUICKEN LOANS INC., Plaintiff against THE ESTATE OF CHARLES J. BOROWSKY; UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW TO THE ESTATE OF CHARLES J. BOROWSKY; CHARLES A. BOROWSKY, HEIRAT-LAW, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 21, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at 401 Union Street, Hudson, N.Y. on the 1st day of May, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Germantown, County of Columbia and State of New York. Said premises known as 4310 Route 9G, Germantown, N.Y. 12526. (Section: 158.4, Block: 1, Lot: 25). Approximate amount of lien $ 76,208.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 11685-17. Kenneth L. Esrick, Esq., Referee. Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 582-6344

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed Bids, in triplicate, are sought and requested by the Board of Education, Germantown

ments may be examined at the following locations: Sammel Architecture PLLC, 332 Route 100, Somers, New York 10589 (914) 276 0777 Construction Manager, The Palombo Group, 6030 Route 82, Stanfordville, NY 12581 (845 868 1239). However, the Contract Documents may only be obtained thru the office of REV, 330 Route 17A Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 (877-272-0216) beginning on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Complete digital sets of Contract Documents shall be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a non-refundable fee of FortyNine ($49.00) Dollars at the following website: w w w. u s i n g l e s s p a per.com under 'public projects'. Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, a CD may be obtained directly from REV upon a deposit of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each CD. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to the Germantown Central School District and may be uncertified. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above website. referenced Any bidder requiring hard copies of the documents shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all printing, packaging and shipping costs. Plan holders who have obtained CD's or hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if a CD or hard copy of the addenda

are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. The bid deposit for CD's will be returned only if the CD's are returned to REV, in good condition, within thirty days of the bid opening. As bid security, each Bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond made payable to the Owner, in accordance with the amounts and terms described in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner requires Bids comply with bidding requirements indicated in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner may, at its discretion, waive informalities in Bids, but is not obligated to do so, nor does it represent that it will do so. The Owner also reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. The Owner will not waive informalities which would give one Bidder substantial advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all affected Bidders. Bids may not be withdrawn before 45 days following the Bid opening thereof, unless an error is claimed by the Bidder in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and re-advertise. Notice of formation of Fat Nell L.L.C. Articles of Organization Filed with Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on Feb. 28,2019. Office location 1601 County Route 7A, Copake NY 12516. Columbia County. SSNY

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The name of the LLC is 12th Street Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 1, 2019. New York office location: 239 Island Drive, Town of Copake, County of Columbia and the State of New York. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 12th Street Holdings, LLC; 166 Duane Street, Suite 2B, New York, New York 10013. Purpose/Character of business: Any lawful business purpose permitted under the New York Limited Liability Company Law. This notification is made pursuant to Section 206 of the Limited Liability Company Law. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the LLC is 12th Street Capital, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 2, 2019. New York office location: 239 Island Drive, Town of Copake, County of Columbia and the State of New York. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 12th Street Capital, LLC; 166 Duane Street, Suite 2B, New York, New York 10013. Purpose/Character of business: Any lawful business purpose permitted under the New York Limited Liability Company Law. This notification is made pursuant to Section 206 of the Limited Liability Company Law.

The Churchtown Fire Company #1 is currently accepting bids for mowing, trimming and spring/fall clean up at our property located at 2219 County Route 27 Hudson NY. Applicants should possess liability insurance of 1 million plus, and list the Churchtown Fire Company #1 as additional insured. Please contact Bob Preusser at (518) 8210934 for specifics. Bids are due by end of day on Monday April 22, 2019, and should be mailed to PO Box 193 Claverack, NY 12513. WINDHAM FALLS REALTY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/29/19. Office in Greene Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 4 Canaan Circle South Salem, NY 10590. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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Cavaliers rewrite narrative with championship Jerry Brewer The Washington Post

MINNEAPOLIS - Look at them, those champion Virginia Cavaliers, inadequate no more. They can smile, see. They can dance. They can bounce on an elevated stage, in a supersize venue, during the most precious moment of the final night of the college basketball season. Look at them, and say it again: those champion Virginia Cavaliers laughing, pointing to the crowd, revving up the band, lifting the trophy they had to chase through desolation before they could corral it. Look at them, the elite-until-March program reviled in recent years for their NCAA Tournament shortcomings, defying us again. Just when we had grown accustomed to them choking, shrinking and turning their No. 1 seeds into unintentional comedy, they flipped the perception. They turned their entire story into a redemption tale that even imagination doesn’t have the capacity to eclipse. They won. Like, the whole thing. With an 85-77 overtime victory against Texas Tech in the men’s basketball national championship game Monday night, they tossed the monkey off their backs, their demons and their haters to the rafters of U.S. Bank Stadium. And then white, silver and gold confetti rained on the Cavaliers. If all those lost Marches over the past six years had soiled them, they now bathed in triumph. In the most incredible turnaround in tournament history, the Team That Lost To a No. 16 Seed last season returned the next year - not angry, not broken but transformed through humility and introspection - and won six straight games to claim the program’s first national title. And the Cavaliers did it in the hardest and most rewarding way possible. “We knew we were going to bounce back from last year,” said forward De’Andre Hunter, who scored a career-high 27 points. “We achieved our dream.” These Cavaliers only knew how to play tournament games that make the heart rate surge. They only knew how to survive them, too. They fell behind by 14 points in the first round against Gardner-Webb GardnerWebb and faced another No. 16 seed debacle. They could have lost to Oregon. They should have lost to Purdue. They had Auburn beat, blew it

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Virginia’s Kyle Guy celebrates after winning the NCAA Tournament at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Monday. The Cavaliers defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders 85-77 in overtime.

and then atoned in the final seconds. They needed Mamadi Diakite’s quick trigger and Kyle Guy’s dauntless free throw shooting just to get to the last night of the season. Still, against Texas Tech, they had to summon more from themselves. Despite the Cavaliers building a 10-point advantage early, despite them taking control of the game again in the second half and leading 53-43, this game would require maximum perspiration. In Texas Tech, Virginia met an opponent just as resilient, just as determined and just as convinced that it could not be denied. The game lacked only a last-second field goal, but De’Andre Hunter’s game-tying 3-pointer with 12.9 seconds remaining in regulation was close enough. File it next to Diakite’s shot and Guy’s free throws in the glory folder. On the play, Ty Jerome drove to the basket, saw a clear lane for a layup but spotted Hunter in the corner just before he was about to shoot. Hunter, who had 27 points, drilled the jumper to knot the score at 68. After a defensive stand by Virginia, the game went into overtime. In the extra period, it was Virginia’s time to be reborn. The Cavaliers are

no longer an annual tournament disappointment. They’re the best team in men’s college basketball. No more questioning their style or their nerve. They made 14 straight free throws in those final five minutes to end the drama. And to think, outside of the Virginia and Texas Tech fandoms, this event didn’t quite qualify as highly anticipated. In some superficial parts of the sports world, it was dreaded. The teams garner respect for their winning, not appreciation for their defensecentric styles. Like many sports, basketball operates under offensive hypnosis. Scoring is cool; not scoring is lame. The backlash against defense and slow pace of play can be over the top, and such broad assessments disregard the game’s many delightful and subtle shades. Nevertheless, the matchup couldn’t shed the expectation of boredom. Then the competition began Monday night, and while the play couldn’t be described consistently as pretty, the audience should have learned to enjoy what followers of Virginia and Texas Tech have long been screaming: Greatness has no bias. The defensive discipline of both teams added to the spectacle. It

didn’t minimize it. On every possession, you saw well-schooled players passionately adhering to just about every assignment and defensive detail, hustling to every rotation and competing with incredible effort. It was inspiring whether you were watching the Cavaliers’ clogging pack-line scheme or the Red Raiders’ souped-up matchup zone that attacks, pressures and mixes concepts like few half-court defenses ever have. The play was rugged, yet riveting. Ultimately, the offenses played at a high enough level to keep from getting trounced. Virginia was aggressive early, with the backcourt tandem of Jerome and Guy countering the Tech defenders with an array of fearless drives, step-back jumpers and clever passes to teammates. The Cavaliers led 17-7. The Red Raiders missed their first eight shots and 10 of 11 overall. However, the rest of the first half soon settled into a back-and-forth display of stunning shot-making and ideal balance. The defenses thrived. The offenses countered. After the frigid start, Texas Tech went on an 18-4 run, making five 3-pointers during that span, to take a 25-21 lead. As

the teams traded blows and Virginia took a 32-29 lead into halftime, the game became a testament to the importance of valuing each offensive possession and having the nerve to make a play whenever a sliver of daylight presented itself. The teams combined for 10 3-pointers before halftime, and you had to appreciate how hard and smart they worked for those buckets. Before a crowd of 72,062, Virginia and Texas Tech made their point. They’re not great teams that don’t run. They’re great teams, period. Despite all the focus on their defenses, Virginia entered the title game with the nation’s third best adjusted offensive efficiency. Texas Tech ranked 28th in that category, and over the past two months, the Red Raiders offense had been even better than that. As nicely as they could, they tried to tell us. Both teams wanted to resist being pigeonholed. On the eve of this game, Texas Tech coach Chris Beard turned truculent for a moment when asked about how his team thrives by playing positionless basketball. “Offensively or defensively?” Beard wanted to know. Defensively, of course. “Yeah,” he grumbled, “I know.” He laughed, but his message was clear. For those who automatically expected a repeat of the ugly 2011 men’s championship game - Connecticut 53, Butler 41 - um, no, this game was bound to be more compelling. Neither team was going to shoot 18.8% like Butler did on that gruesome April night. “It’s all related,” Beard said. “You can’t have good defense if your offense doesn’t go hand in hand. You can’t be great offensively unless your defense (contributes). I worked for Tom Penders at Texas, and we were explosive offensively, but our defense is creating turnovers; it’s creating 33% of our offense. These great defensive teams like Virginia, this offense is contributing to the defense. It all goes hand in hand.” By the end of the night, the fear of the game turning into a slog seemed foolish. It was another heart-pounding reminder of why we love sports. For Virginia, that became the glorious norm in this tournament. The wait, the pain, had a purpose. It made the Cavaliers the best team in America. Look at them now, eternally free, finally living in joy.

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It’s way too early, but here’s a 2019-20 college basketball top 25 anyway Patrick Stevens The Washington Post

Getting a handle on next college basketball season isn’t getting any easier. In the past, players forfeited their eligibility when they signed with an agent. It created a class of players who clearly would not return to the college game. Thanks to an NCAA rules alteration, players can now sign with an agent and later choose to remain in school. This makes any morning-after-the-nationaltitle-game look-ahead attempt a bit more perilous, but it’s a reasonable price to pay for providing players more flexibility. Nonetheless, consider this exercise a little more fluid than in the past. It would, however, take quite the surprise to significantly dislodge the top two teams - both of who played in Minneapolis over the weekend - as early favorites for next season. 1. Michigan State (32-7 in 2018-19): Next season marks the 20th anniversary of the Spartans’ lone national title under Tom Izzo, and the core of that team endured the crucible of a Final Four before snipping the nets on the season’s final day. Michigan State projects to be a senior-dominated team next year: Cassius Winston, Nick Ward and a presumably healthy Joshua Langford. Xavier Tillman will be a junior, Aaron Henry a sophomore. And they’ll be hungry. Very, very hungry. 2. Virginia (35-3): At long last, the questions about whether a team playing the Cavaliers’ style could claim a national title are gone. Win enough games, enough years in a row, and the opportunity will present itself. Now, about the possibilities of a repeat. Assuming title game hero De’Andre Hunter turns pro, there’s still an impressive core group back: seniors-to-be Mamadi Diakite, Kyle Guy, Ty Jerome and Braxton Key, along with sophomore Kihei Clark. Virginia has won 178 games over the past six seasons. Even if it hadn’t won Monday night, you could count on the Cavaliers being a contender next season. 3. Michigan (30-7): Another Big Ten team with most of its rotation back. Sure, the Wolverines have to replace Charles Matthews, but they’ll still have the fearless Zavier Simpson running the point and a junior class that includes Isaiah Livers and Jordan Poole. This projection assumes freshman Ignas Brazdeikis sticks around another year; move Michigan to the bottom half of the top 10 if he doesn’t. 4. Duke (32-6): The Zion Williamson Show moves on to the NBA, as do R.J. Barrett and Cam Reddish. But the Blue Devils will have a real point guard with college experience in Tre Jones, and they’ll bring in another batch of star freshmen (led by center Jalen Carey). They won’t be nearly as much fun to watch, and they’re not a sure thing to make a Final Four, but they’ll be a threat to win 30 games. 5. Kentucky (30-7): Another case of covering the bases with a program never left with an absence of talent. Wing Tyler Herro probably would be a preseason All-America pick if he sticks around Lexington for another year, but there will be enough options in place to give the Wildcats a chance to make a push for a Final Four. 6. Auburn (30-10): Bryce Brown graduates, but so many of the other pieces of the Tigers’ first Final Four team - Samir Doughty, Jared Harper and Anfernee McLemore - could be back for their senior seasons. If Auburn can get going earlier (remember, the Tigers opened this past season 18-9), they’ll spend much of

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Michigan State Spartans guard Cassius Winston (5) talks to Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the semifinals of the 2019 men’s Final Four at US Bank Stadium.

the season in the top 10. At the very least, the deep March run ensures they won’t be an afterthought at any point next season. 7. Tennessee (31-6): The Volunteers could be a team in flux. Admiral Schofield graduates. Grant Williams might turn pro. Jordan Bone is already in the draft with plans to remain. Coach Rick Barnes spurned UCLA, and he’ll have a pair of proven senior guards (Jordan Bowden and Lamonte Turner) and one of the nation’s top incoming guards (Josiah-Jordan James). The ceiling drops some if Williams departs, but the Vols won’t be an easy out. 8. Louisville (20-14): Chris Mack’s record at Xavier speaks for itself, and he did a fine job of getting the Cardinals to 17-6 in his first season before things unraveled down the stretch. He has landed a large, capable recruiting class, and could have as many as four starters back. Jordan Nwora is the name to keep an eye on as the draft process unfolds; Louisville could use its top player back for his junior year. 9. Gonzaga (33-4): Will the Zags be as good as this past season by the time their roster experiences its share of defections to the NBA? Probably not. But after three consecutive 30win seasons and five in the past seven years, Mark Few’s program deserves the benefit of the doubt. 10. Florida State (29-8): The downside to the Seminoles’ cast-of-thousands approach is they’re bound to lose some useful pieces every year. The upshot is there is always a smattering of players who logged meaningful minutes returning. Trent Forrest will be the senior presence, and Raiquan Gray and Devin Vassell will take on larger roles, but the name to know is Mfiondu Kabengele. He was the Seminoles’ best player this past season and should be again. 11. Oregon (25-13): The Ducks went from this past season’s great “what if” to figuring things out in impressive fashion, winning four games in four days to claim the Pac-12 tournament and then reaching the Sweet 16 as a No. 12 seed before pushing Virginia. Payton Pritchard is a tested senior guard with Final Four experience; Louis King could become a star if he sticks around for a second college season; and Kenny Wooten is Oregon’s latest prominent shotswatter. Toss in another big freshman class,

and the Ducks are in good shape. 12. Kansas (26-10): A team that probably has at least one major addition coming between now and the end of the spring, the Jayhawks figure to be young and talented. Ochai Agbaji, Devon Dotson, Quentin Grimes and David McCormack all started at least 13 games as freshmen and figure to make up the nucleus of Bill Self’s team. 13. North Carolina (29-7): It’s always hard to imagine the Tar Heels taking too much of a step back, but they are in line to lose their top five scorers. Landing freshman guard Cole Anthony is a vital step for coach Roy Williams’ team, which gets the benefit of the doubt in this exercise - at least for now. 14. Houston (33-4): Even this placement feels like it’s selling the Cougars short after their Sweet 16 appearance. Corey Davis is gone, but coach Kelvin Sampson is sticking around. Chances are, so does Houston’s impressive commitment to defense. It will be Armoni Brooks’ turn to handle the role of the Cougars’ tough senior lead guard. 15. Marquette (24-10): Can the Golden Eagles get their mojo back? They were never quite the same after going scoreless from the field in the final 5:14 of a Feb. 27 loss at Villanova that precipitated a 1-6 slide to end the season. Marquette has plenty of Hausers (Joey and Sam) and a key transfer (former Utah State guard Koby McEwen), and the potential return of Markus Howard would give it one of the nation’s most dynamic scorers. Still, there’s some reflection to be done this offseason in Milwaukee. 16. Maryland (23-11): The Terrapins received welcome news Monday when Jalen Smith announced he would remain in school for his sophomore season. Mark Turgeon’s team won’t have youth as a crutch next year, even if Bruno Fernando opts to depart College Park. A tested backcourt led by Anthony Cowan Jr. coupled with a commitment to defense will make Maryland a threat to reach the second weekend of the tournament. 17. Texas Tech (31-7): Chris Beard is clearly a magician, and his ability to conjure a regional final spot and a national title game appearance over the past two seasons in Lubbock is impressive. His ability to restock a roster shouldn’t

be undersold, either; he got Matt Mooney and Tariq Owens in the grad transfer market after last season. He’ll need all those skills. If Jarrett Culver turns pro, just three of the eight Red Raiders who played in Monday’s national title game will return. 18. Villanova (26-10): The key figures who helped the Wildcats claim a pair of national titles have exited, and the absence of a senior class next season (here’s looking at you, Donte DiVincenzo) means Villanova’s core in 2019-20 could be together for two years. The Wildcats probably won’t make a run at a third national title in five years, but contending for another Big East championship could be within reach. 19. Utah State (28-7): The ultraefficient Sam Merrill returns for the Aggies, who look like they’ll be the class of the Mountain West (though don’t count out San Diego State). Utah State won 17 of 18 before its first-round loss to Washington, and it is exceptional at sharing the ball. Look for Craig Smith’s bunch to be even better - and capable of winning a game or two in the postseason. 20. Virginia Commonwealth (25-8): Were the Rams as good as their record suggested in a decidedly down Atlantic 10? Maybe not, especially after getting drilled by Central Florida in an 8/9 game. But they looked like VCU for the first time in a few years: deep, relentless and thoroughly committed to defense. Mike Rhoades’s team has room to improve on offense, certainly. But a rotation led by Marcus Evans that almost entirely returns should get better at that end of the floor. 21. Ohio State (20-15): No underestimating these guys this time around. In what could have easily been a transitional year in Columbus, the Buckeyes made it to the NCAA Tournament and managed to win a game once they got there. This placement assumes Kaleb Wesson is back patrolling the paint for Ohio State, but even if he isn’t, Chris Holtmann has coaxed quite a bit from his roster the past two seasons and probably will do so again. 22. Seton Hall (20-14): Most of the Pirates’ rotation, including four starters, is set to return from a team that absorbed serious graduation hits and reached its fourth consecutive NCAA tournament. Guard Myles Powell, who closed out the year with eight consecutive 20-point games, can further burnish his credentials as a showstopping scorer as a senior if he chooses to remain in school. 23. Purdue (26-10): The Boilermakers must replace the sublime Carsen Edwards (who appears determined to remain in the NBA draft), as well as Ryan Cline and Grady Eifert, but coach Matt Painter repeatedly has plugged in new pieces and continued to pile up victories. Purdue will be a tough out again, and if Edwards somehow has a change of heart, the Boilermakers would shoot up to the top 10. 24. Memphis (22-14): Center James Wiseman, a Memphis native and the No. 1 recruit in the country according to 247 Sports, is on his way to play for the Tigers. The assumption Penny Hardaway would be able to recruit local talent has held up. Now come far greater expectations than existed during his first season back at his alma mater. 25. Louisiana State (28-7): The single biggest wild card in the sport thanks to a hyper-athletic rotation that could return many of its pieces . . . or could scatter to the wind in the wake of however the situation surrounding suspended coach Will Wade. It’s anyone’s guess. Ten others to watch: Arizona, Baylor, Cincinnati, Creighton, Florida, Georgetown, Iowa, Saint Mary’s, Washington, Wisconsin.

Texas Tech’s loss the latest chapter in state’s struggle to capture men’s basketball glory Kevin Sherrington The Dallas Morning News

Fifty-three years after Texas Western made history and became the kings of college basketball, inspiring a movie long after the fact, the Miners’ Lone Star heirs looked like they’d finally been located. Turns out Glory Road didn’t lead from El Paso to Lubbock after all. Texas Tech’s 85-77 overtime loss Monday to Virginia kept the state’s best basketball story since Don Haskins’ Miners upset Kentucky in 1966 from coming to a happy ending of its own. The Raiders’ run was fun while it lasted, but the state’s drought continues. The school now known as UTEP still claims the one and only men’s national title in Texas’ not-so-ballyhooed basketball history. Out in El Paso, they tell their little hoopsters it’s what the lone star stands for. Other than UTEP’s one shining moment, men’s teams from Texas

are 0-for-4 in the finals. Baylor lost to Kentucky in 1948, and Houston’s Phi Slama Jama teams famously lost to North Carolina State in 1983 and Georgetown in ‘84. Ever since, it’s been a long, slow slog for men’s hoops in this state. Before the Red Raiders, only Texas made the Final Four — in 2003. On the women’s side, it’s been a different story entirely. Baylor is the queen of college basketball once again after Sunday’s 82-81 win over Notre Dame. That gives Kim Mulkey a hat trick at Baylor after winning it all in 2012 and ‘05. Gary Blair also won a championship at Texas A&M in ‘11, and Jody Conradt did the same at Texas in ‘86. Meanwhile, Marsha Sharp’s 1993 bunch remains the only Tech basketball team to win a national basketball title. Just the same, Chris Beard has nothing to apologize for after one of the best basketball seasons in this state’s history. Won a Big 12 title. Made the last Monday. Putting

Tech squarely in the national basketball conversation is accomplishment enough. Only a year ago, in just his second season, Beard led the Raiders to the Elite Eight. A nice little story. But after losing four starters, including a first-round pick, the feeling seemed to be that’s that. You had your shot, Tech. Back to the bushes. Kentucky loses an average of three first-round picks every year, and no one discounts the Wildcats’ chances the next time around. They don’t rebuild; they reload. Beard’s fellow Big 12 coaches were so unimpressed with the Raiders’ prospects last fall, they picked them seventh in a preseason league poll. Maybe it’s time for a recount, right boys? Chances are Beard won’t be able to play the underdog card with next year’s team. Good players will return. The best news is, Beard will probably be back, too. Kirby Hocutt will have to rework the contract of a coach who’s proven he can win

with three-star recruits and graduate transfers. He doesn’t need stars as much as grunts, guys willing to play a defensive script that could have come from the Pentagon. Here’s a better line, courtesy of loyal reader Gene Hunt: Kliff Kingsbury would still be in Lubbock if Chris Beard was coaching the defense. The problem is, it’s hard to win national basketball titles on the backs of defense alone. Take it from someone who personally witnessed the last men’s team from Texas to come close. In 1984, Houston had Hakeem Olajuwon, one of the two or three greatest centers in the game’s history, and I still didn’t like the Cougars’ chances. Not against Patrick Ewing and John Thompson’s Georgetown hordes. Not after Houston lost the year before to N.C. State with Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. “I really wish that team had won it,” former Tech coach Gerald Myers told me last week. “I thought

they had the best chance.” For 35 years, it seemed as if it would take a team at least as talented as Houston’s, with two players who would be voted among the top 50 NBA players ever. Given that standard, what chance did anyone else have? At least Tech came close, and its magnificent run has shaken things up. “It gives us an opportunity to redefine who we are as a university,” Hocutt told 247sports.com, “and who we are as West Texans.” No, they’re not national champions, but this is still a team all Texans can celebrate. Gov. Abbott, declare a state holiday. Christen basketball the state religion, at least until training camp starts. Texas is home of the queens of college basketball and the kings in waiting, let’s call it. We’ve waited all this time, anyway. What’s another year or 50?

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News of son’s open marriage leaves parents shocked I am extremely upset. My son got married a year ago. We were very happy and have welcomed his wife into our family. He met us for lunch yesterday and announced that he and his wife have a polyamorous relationship. They will stay married, but both of them will date and have long-term relationships with other people. DEAR ABBY My husband and I are in shock. We have been married for more than 30 years and have always been faithful to each other. We thought we had set a good example. They are asking to be able to bring other boyfriends and girlfriends to our family events. I’m heartsick at the thought of watching them be affectionate with other partners. My granddaughter was a flower girl at their wedding. How do we explain this to her? I love my son, but does a relationship with him mean I have to abandon the values I have always felt were important to uphold? Right now he isn’t speaking to me because he thinks I was not supportive enough when he told me. I feel like I’m being forced to accept this new lifestyle or not see my son. How should I handle this? Dumbfounded In Dallas

JEANNE PHILLIPS

Unless you are raising your granddaughter, you don’t have to explain anything. That will be her parents’ responsibility if they decide to expose her to your son and daughter-in-law’s lifestyle. As to your being forced to entertain his and his wife’s lovers, if it makes you uncomfortable — which appears to be the case — you are under no obligation to do so. Handle this by standing your ground and refusing to be emotionally black-

mailed. Your son is an adult and entitled to live his life any way he wishes. However, this does not mean that you must endorse it. Tell him you would love to see just him and his wife when they are spending time together. I have been married to my husband, “Ken,” for 34 years. At home, he doesn’t pay much attention to me. Although he’s generally helpful around the house, he puts his needs first. Because we run a small business together, we are together most of the time. When we go over to friends’ for dinner or to a party, Ken complains that I don’t talk with him enough or notice if he’s alone and not engaged in conversation. He feels I should be more aware of him and stay by his side. I am more outgoing than he is. I make conversation easily and find people to be involved with. Is he right? Should his needs be more on my radar? Shouldn’t I have the freedom to enjoy those around me, assuming that Ken can take care of himself? I know he’s less at ease in social situations, but I need interaction with others. Wondering What’s Right In California

DR. KEITH ROACH

Fructose intolerance is common but it is seldom diagnosed. One cause, hereditary fructose intolerance, is a genetic disorder that can cause serious symptoms in infants and children, but it is usually mild in adults. The symptoms of fructose intolerance are very similar to another sugar intolerance — lactose, the sugar in milk. Many people cannot tolerate lactose and if they eat too

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Knowing Ken isn’t as socially adept as you, the kind thing would be to keep an eye on him at these dinners/parties to make sure he isn’t isolated. If he is standing by himself, ask him to join in the conversations you are having. Not every couple is equally outgoing, and it may be a bit of a balancing act, but supportive spouses make an effort to compensate for the other’s deficits if asked to, as your husband has.

Vegetarian needs guidance for possible fructose intolerance What can you tell me about fructose intolerance and/or malabsorption? Is there a genetic predisposition to this? Can it develop later in life? What are the symptoms, and how is it diagnosed? What type of doctor can best make a diagnosis? I’ve read conflicting reports online regarding the breath analysis test. Can it be TO YOUR treated, or must one eliminate GOOD HEALTH foods containing fructose completely from one’s diet? My father was diagnosed with some sort of fructose problem years ago. I have no other information about his condition as he has since passed away. I have developed some intestinal issues over the past year and have noticed I frequently experience stomach cramps after eating grapes and green apples, specifically. I am a vegetarian, and my diet consists of lots of fruits and vegetables. I’m wondering if I may have an issue with fructose. I hope not! What are your thoughts?

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much of it will have cramping and diarrhea. Unlike lactose intolerance, which has a simple diagnostic breath test, there is no commonly available test for fructose intolerance. Fructose is a simple sugar, called a monosaccharide, and is found in many fruits, especially apples, pears, cherries and dates. Fructose is also found in honey and is part of the disaccharide sucrose (table sugar), where it is combined with glucose. What is fascinating yet poorly understood is that when fructose is consumed with glucose, it is absorbed better by people with fructose intolerance. Therefore, the goal in someone with inability to absorb fructose is to reduce or avoid fructose by itself. That means reducing foods and beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, which is present in many products; eating high-fructose fruits only with meals; and reducing honey intake. Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener in “diet” or “sugarless” foods, tends to worsen fructose intolerance and should be avoided. A vegetarian diet is very healthy for most people, and you shouldn’t have to give up your fruits. Just following some simple rules should reduce or eliminate your symptoms.

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Horoscope By Stella Wilder Born today, you are one of the most hardworking and committed individuals born under your sign; if you take something on, you can be relied upon to finish it, no matter what comes. Indeed, you often do best in situations where the cards are stacked against you. You have a keen eye, a clear head and the ability to hear the true meaning behind even the most casual remarks. You know what is going on in the world without having anyone offer explicit explanations. You have a way of adding things up and making deductions in ways that give you a very accurate picture of the world and the people in it. You are strong-willed and always accountable. You will never deny something you’ve said or done simply because to do so would make the road ahead easier. You believe that rewards should be earned and that hardship is a product of bad planning. You believe not having a plan is a plan of a kind, and one to be avoided. Also born on this date are: Mandy Moore, singer and actress; Steven Seagal, actor; John Madden, football coach and sportscaster; Haley Joel Osment, actor; Omar Sharif, actor; Chuck Connors, actor; Harry Morgan, actor; Brian Setzer, musician; Max Von Sydow, actor; Jim Bowie, explorer; Orlando Jones, actor; Joseph Pulitzer, journalist. To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. THURSDAY, APRIL 11 ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You may be struck by a memory to which you react in the strangest and most unexpected of ways. What message are you sending yourself? TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — What someone offers today almost by accident makes the difference

between success and failure — at least for you. A new phase is about to begin. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You’re inspired by someone who has been facing all manner of difficulties and demons. Today you can put something you’ve learned to good use. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You may have trouble focusing on the key issues today, and you’ll have to ask yourself why you’re so easily distracted right now. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You’re eager to break from tradition and do something entirely unique and born of your own desire to explore new things in your own new way. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You require clarification today before heading off on a journey that will require you to fulfill certain expectations. What are they exactly? LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Is the support you are getting from others really doing for you what you had hoped? Perhaps it’s time to assemble a new team around you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — You aren’t likely to realize until very late in the day just how far you are from your intended destination. Can you get there at all? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You’re eager to make a statement today, and you know that you must let actions speak for you. What to do becomes clear quite suddenly. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You’re feeling somewhat put out today, and there’s no time for such negative emotions. You must assert yourself in a positive manner. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Information must pass freely back and forth throughout the day. You’ll have a chance to interpret it later from your own viewpoint. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You may do more damage trying to protect someone from a perceived danger than you can from preparing him or her to face it directly. COPYRIGHT 2019 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.

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B8 Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Close to Home

SUPER QUIZ

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

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Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

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Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

Print your answer here: Yesterday’s

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: DIMLY SHOWN SMELLY TATTOO Answer: The moonshiners were getting their photo taken so they — STOOD STILL

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Solution to Tuesday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit

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(e.g., On what day was Solomon Grundy born? Answer: Monday.) Freshman level 1. Which king was “a merry old soul”? 2. What question was asked in “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”? 3. What did Georgie Porgie do when the boys came out to play? Graduate level 4. In “Hey Diddle Diddle,” what made the little dog laugh? 5. In “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe,” what line follows “Nine, ten”? 6. In “Sing a Song of Sixpence,” what was the maid doing in the garden? PH.D. level 7. In “Cock a Doodle Doo,” what has my master lost? 8. What was the weather like when they went round the mulberry bush? 9. In “I Had a Little Nut Tree,” who came to visit?

SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Old King Cole. 2. How does your garden grow? 3. Ran away. 4. The cow jumped over the moon. 5. “A big fat hen.” 6. Hanging out the clothes. 7. His fiddlestick. 8. A cold and frosty morning. 9. The King of Spain’s daughter. 18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?

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Crossword Puzzle Mother Goose & Grimm ACROSS 1 Too hasty 5 Cut short 9 Ending for Paul or Ann 13 Shade of yellow 15 “What’s My __?” of old TV 16 “Get lost!” 17 “Been __, done that” 18 Surgery 20 Observe 21 Rollaway 23 Tilts 24 High schoolers 26 Cauldron 27 Fleet of ships 29 Tough fibrous tissues 32 Rotten person 33 Make points 35 “If I __ a Hammer” 37 Pillar 38 Actor Sir Michael __ 39 Contemptible 40 Word with boots or lift 41 Smooths wood 42 Do a waiter’s job 43 Surgical nurse’s attire 45 Drug seller 46 Crisco product 47 Unlike flatland 48 Clever 51 Bizarre 52 Forbid entry to 55 Narrow escape 58 Martini garnish 60 Subdue 61 Over-the-hill 62 __ badge; Boy Scout’s award 63 Scandinavian nation: abbr. 64 Goes bad 65 Finds a sum DOWN 1 Learn by __; memorize 2 “__ Breaky Heart”; country song 3 Musician’s loose pages 4 Feminine pronoun

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5 Blood problems 6 Word attached to saw or tide 7 Number of children for Hillary 8 Sweat 9 Manor & the land around it 10 Skinny 11 Tap the horn 12 Geological periods 14 Flow back 19 Let __; not to mention 22 “Snakes __ Plane”; thriller film 25 Wind direction 27 Matterhorn’s range 28 Chess pieces 29 Close relations 30 Helicopter 31 Ointment 33 Without 34 “El __”; Charlton Heston movie 36 Forest animal

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38 San Francisco transport 39 Calf meat 41 Pricey hotel booking 42 Almost never 44 Awakened 45 __ battle with; fought 47 __ on to; keeps

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48 Play divisions 49 Cabbage salad 50 “It’s all Greek __” 53 Enthusiastic 54 Holey fabrics 56 Not long __; recently 57 Allow 59 Actress Thompson

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