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Police: Fire company cash stolen

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ATHENS — State police are searching for the person or persons who burglarized an Athens firehouse sometime early Wednesday. West Athens Lime Street Fire Company President James Murphy said Thursday that firefighters left the firehouse at 933 Leeds Road after a late drill that ended at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. But about 45 minutes later, sometime around 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, someone broke a window and entered the firehouse through a utility closet.

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State police are looking for the person shown in this still photo taken from video surveillance footage outside the West Athens Lime Street Fire Company, 933 Leeds Road.

The unidentified person broke into a drink cooler and stole a cash box. Firefighters are hoping the video-camera security footage will help police in their investigation this time around. A clip of the surveillance footage released on the department’s social media page shows someone wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and khaki shorts running in the back of the firehouse. Fire officials are asking anyone with information to contact state police at 518-622-8600. State police were See CASH A2

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CMH awarded $17.4M, third highest in state By Melanie Lekocevic Columbia-Greene Media

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HUDSON — Columbia Memorial Health will receive nearly $17.4 million in funding as part of a statewide effort to support the New York health care system. Funding is being provided by the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, Gov. Andrew Cuomo

announced late Wednesday. In all, 25 awards were handed out totaling $187 million to improve patient care through improved facilities and programs, Cuomo said. Awards are aimed at improving services in primary care, mental health, inpatient, substance abuse disorders and long-term care. Awards can also be issued to pay down

existing debt. “While the federal administration continues its yearslong campaign to curb critical health care protections, we are doubling down on our commitment to ensuring New Yorkers have access to the high-quality and affordable care they need,” Cuomo said. Columbia Memorial Health’s share of the funding

will be used to retire debt, according to the governor’s office. “This will cover debt that the hospital has incurred over the last several years,” hospital spokesman Bill Van Slyke said. “It is specially for the use of debt relief.” The $17.4 million grant will essentially pay off all of the hospital’s long-term debt for

capital improvement projects that have been made over the years, Columbia Memorial Health President and CEO Jay P. Cahalan told hospital staff in a statement. “CMH has about $17 million in long-term debt,” Cahalan said. “This debt is sort of like a house mortgage. Much of it is See CMH A2

Dairy farm works to identify bacteria source By Amanda Purcell Columbia-Greene Media

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Columbia Memorial Health has been awarded $17.4 million through a statewide program.

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HUDSON — State health officials are warning consumers not to drink raw, unpasteurized milk from Churchtown Dairy due to possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. On Friday, the state Department of Agriculture and Markets notified the dairy farm that a presumptive positive detection for Listeria was made from a bottled milk sample taken from the dairy’s cooler on July 22. Listeria monocytogenes is a form of bacteria that can cause the infection Listeriosis. The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is reminding consumers that raw milk does not

provide the protection of pasteurization, a process that kills bacteria responsible for numerous illnesses and diseases. An estimated 1,600 people contract listeriowsis each year, with about 260 cases resulting in death. “The infection is most likely to sicken pregnant women and their newborns, adults aged 65 or older and people with weakened immune systems,” according to a statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Listeria symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, according to the CDC. Pregnant women can experience flu-like symptoms. No reported cases of the illness associated with the milk have been reported. But the dairy will not provide milk for sale until it gets approval from the state. “We immediately and voluntarily pulled all milk from our cooler and submitted a sample to

our own lab that confirmed this test,” according to a statement issued by Churchtown Dairy. “We will not provide milk for sale until we have an all-clear from New York Agriculture and Markets and our own lab confirms this.” The dairy said it is working to identify the source of the bacteria by testing its cows and facilities, with the results of those tests to be available within a week. “We are taking this situation very seriously,” according to the statement. “While no illnesses have been reported, we are working closely with the state to determine the source of the pathogen.” Staff at the dairy farm are taking their own steps to ensure the safety of its milk including notifying customers by email, testing of its cows and facilities and inspecting and cleaning all equipment and facilities. “Environmental and product See MILK A2

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for the buildings we owe money on, like the Kellner Wing and purchase of the Greene Medical Arts building, just to name two examples. ‘Debt retirement’ in this instance means the state of New York will pay off our debt, literally, ‘retire’ the debt.” The hospital is receiving the third-highest amount of all grant recipients in this round of funding. Only St. John’s Riverside Hospital in

the Mid-Hudson region and Town of Massena/Massena Memorial Hospital in the North Country were awarded more, at $29,084,615 and $20,000,000, respectively. Columbia Memorial Health is the only hospital in the Capital Region to receive funding under the program. “We applied for the grant. This is the third round of funding under this program and this is the first time we received a grant under the program,” Van Slyke said. Several grant recipients will also use the money allotted to them for debt relief; others are

using it for capital improvements like building a new health care facility at St. Mary’s Center Inc. in New York City and purchasing telemetry monitoring equipment and upgrading the pharmacy at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in the North Country. “These investments will continue to build a modern, sustainable and fully integrated health care infrastructure centered on improving the well-being of all New Yorkers,” Cuomo said. The funding was awarded through an amendment to the 2019-20 state budget

authorizing the Department of Health to allocate up to $300 million of the $525 million in Health Care Facility Transformation Program funds that was originally set aside in the previous year’s budget but had not been awarded. The last round of funding was announced in February of this year. The state remains “committed to making sure our health care partners have the resources necessary to further integrate and modernize the delivery of health care services to patients throughout the state,” State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker said.

know the exact amount of money that was taken, but that it was a large amount. The money was used for refreshments, such as soda, for the department’s members, he said. “It is very disheartening that this has happened and to know that this is how we are repaid,” Murphy said.

The department’s all-volunteer members, numbering 25, answer about 60 calls a year, Murphy said. This is not the first time the department has been burglarized. Murphy, who has served as the department’s president for eight years, said the department was first robbed

seven years ago. At that time, computers and money were taken from the firehouse. The culprit was not caught, but a security camera system was installed after the burglary. To reach reporter Amanda Purcell, call 518-828-1616 ext. 2500, or send an email to apurcell@thedailymail.net, or tweet to @amandajpurcell.

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investigating leads the case Thursday, Trooper Steven Nevel said. Further information on the case was not available, he said. Murphy said he did not

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Judge rejects Stone’s bid to dismiss Mueller indictment Spencer S. Hsu The Washington Post

WASHINGTON — A federal judge cleared the way Thursday for Roger Stone to stand trial in November on charges of lying to Congress and obstructing justice, denying his motions to dismiss his indictment or find selective prosecution by former special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson of Washington granted Stone’s request for more access to unredacted portions of Mueller’s 448-page report regarding his case but otherwise rejected his challenges to Mueller’s authorization as special counsel, the legality of the funding for Mueller’s office and his contention he should not have been prosecuted without

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testing is a regular practice at Churchtown Dairy,” according to the farm. “At the first report of this presumptive positive, enhanced testing was performed. All samples came back negative. We continue to perform environmental testing and additional testing to ensure safety prior to resuming raw milk production and sales.”

a referral from Congress seeking that action. “While the Court will require the government to provide the defendant with the bulk of the material redacted from the Report of the Special Counsel that relates to him, it concludes that the defense has not identified any legal grounds that would support dismissing or enjoining this action,” Jackson wrote. The judge concluded: “It is fair to say that Roger Stone has no one but himself to blame for the fact that he was investigated by the Department of Justice.” Stone, 66, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied about his efforts to gather information about Democratic Party emails hacked by Russian operatives during the presidential campaign and released

through the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks and others. He has been released on personal recognizance pending trial scheduled for Nov. 5 in Washington. Stone’s attorneys sought to toss a seven-count January indictment in which Mueller prosecutors said Stone was in frequent contact with members of Trump’s campaign about the WikiLeaks effort to release materials damaging to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton before the 2016 election. A focus of Mueller’s probe was whether Stone coordinated with WikiLeaks or its founder, Julian Assange, as it published thousands of hacked Democratic emails. Mueller’s report said investigators were “unable to resolve” aspects of the WikiLeaks

The state Department of Agriculture and Markets said that consumers who purchased raw milk from the Foundation for Ag Integrity Churchtown Dairy should immediately dispose of it and call 518-851-2042. The dairy’s cheese and other products continued to be approved for sale by the state Department of Agriculture and Markets. Churchtown Dairy, at 357 County Route 12, manages a 28-cow biodynamic raw milk dairy herd on 250 acres,

according to its website. To reach reporter Amanda Purcell, call 518-828-1616 ext. 2500, or send an email to apurcell@ thedailymail.net, or tweet to @ amandajpurcell.

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release. Stone was not charged with any crimes related to communicating with WikiLeaks about its activities, and he has repeatedly denied that he conspired with the group. Jackson’s ruling said she found no merit in Stone’s argument that he needed the full Mueller report because it would show he had been singled out for prosecution due to his political views. Jackson wrote that “Stone puts forth absolutely no evidence that his relationship to the campaign or the candidate motivated the Special Counsel’s decision to investigate and prosecute him.” COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA The Register-Star/The Daily Mail are publishedTuesday through Saturday mornings by Columbia-Greene Media (USPS 253620), One Hudson City Centre, Suite 202, Hudson, NY 12534, a subsidiary of Johnson Newspaper Corp. Periodicals postage paid at Hudson, N.Y., and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Register-Star, One Hudson City Centre, Suite 202, Hudson, NY 12534. TO SUBSCRIBE To order a subscription, call our circulation department at (800) 724-1012 or logon to www.hudsonvalley360.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Digital Pass is included with print subscription Daily (Newsstand) $1.50 Saturday (Newsstand) $2.50 Carrier Delivery (3 Months) $71.50 Carrier Delivery (6 Months) $143.00 Carrier Delivery (1 Year) $286.00 EZ Pay Rates: 3 months $65.00 6 months $130.00 1 year $260.00 DIGITAL PASS ONLY RATES: Includes full access to HudsonValley360.com and the e-edition. 3 Months $30.00 6 Months $60.00 1 Year $120.00 Home Delivery & Billing Inquireries Call (800) 724-1012 and reach us, live reps are available Mon.-Fri. 6 a,m - 5 p.m., Sat. 6 a.m. - noon Sun. 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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CALENDAR Monday, Aug. 5 n Athens Town Board 6:45 p.m. at the Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Cairo Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo n Greene County Board of Electrical Examiners 1 p.m.at the Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., 4th Floor, Room 469, Catskill

Tuesday, Aug. 6 n Catskill Town Board with public

hearings 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill n Durham Town Board workshop meeting 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham

Wednesday, Aug. 7 n Greene County Legislature health

services, county resources and public safety 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill n Windham-Ashland-Jewett CSD BOE audit finance committee 4:30 p.m.; regular meeting 5 p.m. in the School Library, 5411 Route 23, Windham

Thursday, Aug. 8 n Coxsackie Village workshop meet-

ing 6 p.m. at Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie n Greene County Legislature CWSSI public hearing 6 p.m. Emergency Services Building, Cairo

Monday, Aug. 12 n Ashland Town Board 7:30 p.m. at

Fairview Hallmark closing after 48 years By Amanda Purcell Columbia-Greene Media

GREENPORT — After almost five decades years in business, Kd Hallmark is shuttering its doors. The store at 160 Fairview Ave. in the Fairview Plaza announced the closing earlier this week after 48 years in business with a heartfelt message to its customers. The locally owned retail outlet specializes in greeting cards, gift wrappings, ornaments, home decor, baby gifts, candy, candles, handbags and gifts. “Due to the dramatic changes in the retail climate in the last few years, PJ and Kathy have come to the difficult decision to move on and explore other opportunities,” according to a statement issued by the store owners, Kathy and PJ Keeler. “They want to thank the friends they’ve made over the years for the support they’ve received and will remain active members of the community. PJ Keeler plans

the Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Catskill Village Planning Board 7 p.m. at the Catskill Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Coxsackie Village Board 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie n Greene County Legislature county services and public works 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill n Greenville CSD BOE business meeting 6:30 p.m. MS/HS Library, 4976 Route 81, Greenville

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The Kd Hallmark store at 160 Fairview Ave. in the Fairview Plaza will close its doors at the end of August, owners announced this week.

to continue to offer his years of experience as a business owner in service as county treasurer.” A wall-to-wall store

KINGSTON — U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced he is accepting applications from high school students from across New York’s 19th Congressional District for nominations to the United States Armed Services Academies for the class entering in Fall 2020. “There is no higher honor than serving our nation, and our military academies provide n young people with not only a first-class education, but also the tools to become the next n generation of leaders in our country,” Delgado said. Students interested in applying should visit Rep. Delgado’s website to learn more about the n process and download an application. The website features specific instructions about the n accompanying forms and required documents, including n an application form, essays, high school transcript, ACT/ SAT scores, and letters of recn ommendation. Since these materials take time to compile,

Tuesday, Aug. 13 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill n Coxsackie Village Preservation Committee 6 p.m. at Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie

Wednesday, Aug. 14 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m. at

Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Catskill Town Zoning Board 6 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Greene County Legislature workshop 7 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill n Jewett Town Board 7 p.m. at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett

Thursday, Aug. 15 n Coxsackie Village Planning Board

7 p.m. at Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie n Greene County Legislature finance audit 4 p.m.; CWSSI public hearing 6 p.m. Hunter Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville

Monday, Aug. 19

interested students are encouraged to start obtaining the materials needed for the packet as soon as possible. The deadline for submitting a completed nomination packet to Delgado’s office is 5 p.m. Oct. 22. Representative Delgado has the honor of nominating up to 10 qualified young people from New York’s 19th Congressional District for attendance at four Military Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. For information, answers to frequently asked questions, as well as an application packet, visit: https://delgado.house. gov/services/military-academy-nominations. Students should contact the Service Academy Coordinator in the Kingston District Office at 845-443-2930.

n Athens Town Board 6:45 p.m. at

Tuesday, Aug. 20 n Athens Village Planning Board

6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Durham Town Board 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham n Hunter Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville

Wednesday, Aug. 21 n Catskill Central School District

BOE 6:30 p.m. in the High School Library, 341 West Main St., Catskill n Catskill Library Board 6:45 p.m. third Wednesday of every month 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. Palenville Fire House, Route 32A, Palenville n Greene County Legislature CGCC budget public hearing 6:25 p.m.; Regular Legislature Meeting No. 8 6:30 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Thursday, Aug. 22 public hearing 6 p.m. Emergency Services Building, Cairo

Monday, Aug. 26 p.m. at the Catskill Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill

RENSSELAERVILLE — The board of directors of The Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station in Rensselaerville announces that Anne Rhoads, Ph.D. has been appointed as the Preserve’s new executive director. Rhoads has been the director of Conservation and Education at the Preserve since October 2017. As executive director, she will serve as the Preserve’s chief operating officer with responsibility for leading its operations and programs. Her appointment became effective July 1. “Anne Rhoads brings a winning combination of scientific rigor, consensus building and programmatic leadership to the Huyck Preserve,” says board President Alexandra van Horne. “We are thrilled to have her as our new Executive Director.” Rhoads holds a B.A. in biology from Vassar College and a Ph.D. in ecology

and evolutionary biology from Brown University. Her research i n t e r - Anne Rhoads ests are focused on the effects of human and natural disturbance on forest composition and health. Rhoads has applied her research knowledge to stewardship positions at land trusts in Rhode Island and New York and is now embarking on novel stewardship initiatives at the Huyck Preserve, starting with an invasive species management and monitoring program begun this year. Rhoads is deeply committed to connecting K-12 students with nature through exploration and science and has applied her extensive teaching experience to expand the education program at the Huyck Preserve, dramatically increasing the range

of lessons available to local school groups and attracting new schools and new grades to the Preserve. As the Preserve’s Director of Conservation and Education, Rhoads has demonstrated her dedication to the Preserve’s four-part mission, and has gained extensive knowledge of the Preserve’s day-to-day operations, its budgetary and funding considerations, as well as its history, accomplishments, and goals. “Environmental protection requires an appreciation and understanding of the natural world through recreation and academic science,” says Rhoads. “I’m honored and excited to serve the Huyck Preserve as it welcomes the many researchers, students, local residents, members, and recreational enthusiasts who visit and form their own connections to the nature of this beautiful place.”

Suminagashi and origami workshop art class with Ruby Silvious n

COXSACKIE — The Heer- Materials will be supplied. n mance Memorial Library, 1 Ely Ruby Silvious is a graphic St., Coxsackie, will host a sumi- designer and visual artist. She n nagashi and origami workshop is internationally recognized art class at 6 p.m. Aug. 14, Aug, for her miniature paintings 22 and Aug. 29. With instruc- and collages on the used tea tion by Ruby Silvious, students bag. The workshop will be n learn the ancient art of held in three 90 minute seswill Japanese marbling (Sumina- sions. gashi), and the Japanese art of The free program is for n paper folding (Origami). Us- adults and teens. Registration ing special inks, students will n a blast learning how to have marble paper in beautiful colors. While the paper dries, $6.50 Members & Children n students will make an origa$7.50 Non Members mi owl from supplied papers. Matinee Admission, All Seats $6.50 48 MAIN ST. CHATHAM NY 12037 n

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must be sold by Aug. 31. The store temporarily closed to prepare for its final sale and is set to reopen Thursday at 10 a.m.

Huyck Preserve announces new executive director

Accepting applications for nominations to Armed Services academies

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the Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Greene County Legislature economic development and tourism; Gov. Ops; Finance and 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

closing sale will be held throughout August as the store liquidates its stock. All merchandise, store fixtures, furniture and equipment

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Keep state’s gun laws strong When a gunman in a hotel room on the Las Vegas Strip killed 58 people and wounded hundreds more at a country music concert in 2017, the terrible mass shooting brought attention to the bump stocks the gunman used to convert his rifles into automatic weapons. He was able to fire more than 1,000 rounds in 11 minutes. Think about that. From that point on, there was widespread agreement by congressional leaders about the need to ban these devices. Almost two years later, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on

Tuesday signed legislation banning bump stocks. The new law prohibits the possession, manufacture, transport and sale of bump stocks and similar rifle-enhancing accessories. “By signing (this measure) into law we are strengthening our nationleading gun laws — banning devices whose sole purpose is to create the most bloodshed in the shortest time frame,” Cuomo said Tuesday. Let’s hope he’s right. But it is not yet clear if the ban will be permanent and not subject to fu-

ture regulation changes. The ban should also be shielded against the civil lawsuits that are almost sure to be brought by gun owners, bump-stock owners and manufacturers. But it is encouraging to see New York acting on a gun-control issue. State action, despite the resistance of mostly Republican representatives in Albany, highlights the failure to stand up to the gun lobby while mass shootings occur all over the country. It’s something voters should keep in mind when they next go to the polls.

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Junk the entire debate format Jennifer Rubin

Republicans in 2016 was an excellent idea, it turns Democrats woke up out. The public need not be Thursday to find that the forced to sit through Bashar debate format they have Assad apologist Rep. Tulsi agreed to is an unmitigated Gabbard’s, D-Hawaii, cridisaster designed to hype tique of, well, of anything. ratings (hence baiting the Second, questions should candidates to attack one come from voters (sifted another) but not to educate only for duplication and voters or really test candicoherence by moderators) dates’ fitness for office. or from candidates themSure, getting rid of most selves. Voters actually ask of the field in September better questions these days by raising the qualifica(e.g., What’s your educations to 2 percent support tion plan?) than do most in designated polls and members of the media (e.g., 130,000 unique donors will How will you win Michigan? help. If the threshold went Can you tell us why you’re up a percentage point each not a socialist?). With fewer month, we might finally participants, answers can get to a manageable field be longer. Right now canin which candidates have didates are arguing about more than one minute to tiny differences without spit out an answer and 30 explaining what their own seconds to rebut. Howpositions are. This renders ever, this won’t solve all the the debate unwatchable for problems with the current all but policy junkies. system. Third, foreign policy has Ideally, you would have been inexcusably ignored. candidates who have Either carve out 50 percent enough self-control not to of each debate for foreign aim fire at one another, and policy or devote an entire who don’t think that Twitdebate or two to national ter is reality or that scoring a security and international micro-point on an obscure affairs. It’s not acceptable to policy item impresses vothave candidates go through ers. The platform that the debate after debate withDemocratic National Com- out explaining what they mittee has devised is coun- would do to repair strained terproductive and largely NATO ties, how they would unfixable. Democrats counter China’s theft of should have the nerve (beintellectual property, how fore September if they really we “end” wars without had the guts) to start over. creating new havens for ter(If candidates don’t like it, rorists, whether our existing they can refuse to show up.) counterterrorism approach First, the top five or so (putting vast numbers of candidates need to be on troops on the ground to the stage at the same time. fight asymmetric wars) even makes sense or any The kiddie table used by

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other serious issue. Fourth, a party that is heavily dependent on female voters cannot have debates that ignore a raft of issues women in particular care about. Child care, abortion, education, equal pay and parental leave are critical topics that have been largely ignored. If the DNC won’t do it, women’s groups should hold a debate on this topic and dare the DNC to penalize candidates for showing up. Fifth, the current debate format oddly allows candidates to avoid talking about their biography and qualifications. What has Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., accomplished in the Senate that suggests he can achieve his policy agenda? What bipartisan initiatives have these people taken on, what natural or man-made disaster have they navigated, what gives us confidence they can pick excellent advisers and what evidence do we have that they are self-reflective enough to admit error and change course? You would never hire a mid-level manager without asking such questions. Perhaps an entire debate or town hall about themselves, not their laundry list of proposals, is in order. The candidates themselves need to take charge as soon as possible and restructure these events. If they don’t, they will bludgeon one another and bore to death an ever-diminishing audience.

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As she was walking onto the debate stage in Detroit on Tuesday night, author and Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson appeared to stumble a little in her high heels. It was a tiny moment, perhaps imperceptible to viewers distracted by the opulence of the Fox Theater. It certainly (and justifiably) grabbed fewer headlines than Williamson’s invocation of the “dark psychic force” of racism. And yet, that slight wobble, along with Sen. Kristen Gillibrand’s hot pink dress and invocation of her mother and her grandmother on Wednesday were reminders of the pleasures of watching a primary campaign full of women. Each time a female candidate has stepped onto a presidential or vice-presidential debate stage, she has done so alone. Shirley Chisholm, Geraldine Ferraro, Carol Moseley Braun, Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin, Michele Bachmann and Carly Fiorina each carried the burden of their own candidacies to the podium. And, unlike the men they ran against, with the exception of Barack Obama, they were also saddled with the impossible task of representing their people - the fractious masses of American women - all by themselves. Women in politics are hardly the only people to face this sort of pressure, though there is no arena in which the stakes are higher. Fail at the box office or in the Nielsen rankings, and another woman might not get a job. Fail at the ballot box, and women risk getting shut

presidential campaign is showing us how liberating it can be when a whole bunch of women run for office at once. If Williamson were the only woman in the Democratic primary, it would be a disaster. I don’t want a president who treats illness as a manifestation of psychic pain or says that mandatory vaccination is “draconian.” And as a woman, I don’t want my gender represented solely by someone who thinks that way. Fortunately, Williamson isn’t the only woman in the race. She isn’t even the only woman in the race whose spiritual beliefs have led her to some strange places. On the Democratic debate stage, womanhood can look like Gillibrand, who spoke movingly about how she would have been willing to pay any price to save her son Theo when he had a serious allergy attack - and how she shouldn’t have to. Womanhood can be Sen. Kamala Harris’ prosecutorial feints and gray pearls, or Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s wire-rimmed glasses and joy in the fight. The Democratic debates can be a place where Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a notoriously tough boss, can have her voice waver with emotion, or where Rep. Tulsi Gabbard can be the least-expressive person on stage. I wouldn’t vote for every woman running for president in the Democratic primary. But I’m grateful for the presence of every single one of them. Equality isn’t a single perfect human woman winning the presidency: it’s a bunch of flawed women being considered genuinely plausible contenders for the post.

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Yes, truth does matter To the editor: The Chatham democratic chair and the newest elected board member decided to take a few shots at me. Using what they thought was a shield reading “truth matters” they wrote a desperate, inaccurate letter. The chairwoman may have an additional reason besides my timing for deciding to seek the democratic endorsement to launch an unseemly personal attack on me. Perhaps the fact that her house mate was seeking the democratic endorsement at the caucus in question may help explain her op/ed piece targeting me. The town board member who co-authored the attack letter was at the sign in table at the caucus and was anything but welcoming or pleasant. Truth matters. With just a few exceptions the democrats at the caucus treated me with tolerance and respect. I was reaching out, introducing myself, explaining what my qualifications are, asking for their votes, and trying to make clear that my no party status is an attempt to signal that I want to be a candidate for all Chatham residents. I believe I have the abilities necessary to do good things for our

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town- all of our town. The two letter writers view my criticism of the zoning proposal as “too last minute.” This is a frail argument to deny the need to shelve the proposed zoning and update our comprehensive plan first. The universally accepted protocol — you update your comprehensive plan before updating zoning — is what I have maintained from the beginning. Our comprehensive plan outlines its own maintenance schedule; it should be updated every 5 to 7 years so future zoning will be based upon a snapshot of the most current version of Chatham. This makes great sense! The current proposal has residents from all parties and walks of life outraged because it reflects an incarnation of our town as seen by a small group of people who want to refashion our town into a retirement community: sanitized, nearly silent with our homes designed for us and painted in soothing earth tones. This is not a Chatham we recognize. The grain bin variance. Why would any town official or person supporting their friend in a bid to run against me use that for a talking point? After our

case got underway the sterling ZBA (whose impeccable record saw zero overturned decisions) had all but two members resign under our supervisor’s leadership style. Big delays ensued. The vacancies were eventually filled by competent, concerned and fair Chatham citizens but this disruption in continuity protracted the process. A letter I procured from NYS Ag and Markets stated that unless our grain bin constituted a threat to the public health, safety or welfare, the town could not deny our farm the zoning permit that we, in honest ignorance, failed to initially apply for (just like a Thomas Road resident had also recently done). To the credit of the ZBA they voted unanimously to grant us the variance. I apologized for my ignorance many times. I cannot help but wonder where letter writers were going with this. It seems desperate and mean spirited and least of all concerned with truth. Yes, truth does matter. It matters a lot. So does being nice, we all have to live and work together. ABI MESICK CHATHAM

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out of the most important decision-making processes in the world on the grounds that they’re not electable. But, either way, bearing that weight alone tends to shrink our public ideas of what women can be. When the ABC drama “Scandal” debuted in 2012, making Kerry Washington, who played D.C. fixer Olivia Pope, the first black woman in 38 years to star in a leading role in a network television show, the character’s status as a role model was the subject of fierce, sometimes painful, debate. But as the show became more diverse and more complicated, Olivia Pope was allowed to be more interesting: As New Yorker television critic Emily Nussbaum put it, she became “at once a sanctimonious hypocrite and a vulnerable romantic, a masterful schemer and a manipulated sucker.” Television as a whole has followed a similar arc. The recently-wrapped Netflix drama “Orange Is the New Black” is maybe the apotheosis of this idea, with its prison population of white-girl drug smugglers, erotic fanfiction writers, evangelical grifters and profoundly decent GED tutors. The women in the show’s cast may have been incarcerated but, by the standards of televisual likability, they were wonderfully free. There are limits in the very real world of politics that don’t apply on television, of course. No woman as selfabsorbed and unlikable as Lena Dunham’s “Girls” protagonist Hannah Horvath would ever get within flashing distance of the presidency, though one man has. But if nothing else, the 2020

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Catherine ‘Kay’ Hyde Catherine “Kay” Hyde, long- Al and Kay enjoyed camping in time resident of Austerlitz, N.Y., the Adirondacks, fishing in Cape died on July 28, 2019 at age 97. Cod, or “relaxing” in Florida. She wouldn’t want you to make a While most retirees enjoyed the fuss over her, which made her all quietude of the sunshine state, Al the more easy to love. would go deep-sea fishing on his Born in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC, to “damn boat,” as Kay would call it, the parents of Edward and Anna and bring back enough fish to fry Nichols, Catherine spent her for their whole community. Wheryouth making ends meet with her ever they went, whatever they close-knit family, and befriending did, Al and Kay couldn’t resist everyone in her neighborhood. bringing friends and family toShe had three sisters gether over good food, and two brothers, and which is why her motto although they were was, “The coffee’s alhard times, she looked ways on.” In their twilight back at them fondly, years, they remained in because it was when Austerlitz, NY, surroundshe learned that famed by the family they ily was all that mattered. raised. Her daughter LoCatherine worked many raine (Richard) Nesbitt of jobs, including as a teleAusterlitz, her son Alfred phone operator with her Hyde R. Hyde (Ralph Palmeri, sister, Ida, and then in deceased) of Mercer1944 she met and married the ville, NJ and also her grandsons love of her life, Alfred Hyde (preBrian Nesbitt (Jason Lau) of Los deceased). While Alfred went off Angeles, CA and Richard (Susan) to war, Catherine worked at Fairchild Aviation, a defense plant in Nesbitt, Jr of Austerlitz, who gave NYC. Upon his return, they would them their great grandchildren remain together for 72 years un- Cassidy, Kendall and Reilly – all til his passing. Upon their return blessed with cherished memoto civilian life, Alfred and Kay vis- ries with their “Grammie.” Kay ited Al’s uncle in Austerlitz, fell in spent her final years as a resident love with the area, and decided in the greatest care of the Fireto build a house and leave the man’s Home in Hudson, NY. All city life behind. Here they quick- who worked there fell in love with ly made lifelong friends. They the kind woman who always had raised a family of their own, and a smile, loved to tell stories, win at even took in seven foster children Bingo, listen to big band music, – all who learned from her what or just quietly sit and hold your it was to be loved and cared for. hand while listening. She had an While Alfred was the avid hunter, Irish heart, full of fire and a love of Catherine was the caregiver, for merriment and family, and while her family, and also for the army we will all miss it greatly, it now of hunters that Al would navigate fills the heavens, watching over through the hills of Austerlitz. us, and keeps our grandfather in They all fell in line with her house line, once again. At the request of the family, rules, not only because of her charm and wit, but especially be- all donations should be made to cause of her home-cooked meals the Fireman’s Home, 125 Harry and desserts. No one argued Howard Ave, Hudson, New York with Kay! Into their retirement, 12534.

John (Jack) C. Race, Sr On July 30, 2019, John (Jack) Jack always gave back to his C. Race, Sr., loving husband, community. He was a volunteer father, grandfather, brother, firefighter at JW Rogers Hose, and uncle passed away at the and co-chair of the Thank A Vet age of 78, at St. Peter’s Hospi- Day in Claverack. He was also tal, fighting a courageous battle the coordinator of a Toy Drive with cancer. that benefited the children who Jack was born April 22, lost everything in Breezy Point 1941 in Hudson, NY to Julian due to Super Storm Sandy. He C and Anna (Bray) Race. Jack also coordinated the Town of attended and graduated from Claverack 225th Anniversary St. Mary’s Academy in Hud- Parade, and the announcer for son in 1960. A JACK OF ALL the Hudson Firemen’s Parade. TRADES, he was at his As a member of the best in front of the miClaverack Republican crophone. After attendClub, he coordinated ing the National AcadMusic-In-The Park, emy of Broadcasting for several years. Jack in Washington D.C., leaves behind his wife Jack started his 15 year of 37 years, Carole, a career as the News Dison John C. Race Jr. rector for WHUC, and (JR), and a daughter the originator of “Party Melinda Race (Mindy), Line”. Jack finished three grandchildren Race, Sr his career in 2002, afBrittney, Tanner, and ter retiring from the Columbia Hannah, one great-grandCounty Sheriff’s Office where daughter Alayah, along with he served 15 years as the Com- several nieces and nephews. munications Sargent and Pub- He is one of seven children and lic Information Officer. Even is survived by his sister Mary in retirement, Jack kept busy Lou and her husband Timothy with numerous part-time jobs Race. Four sisters Geraldine including the Columbia County Gritmon, Ellen Cooper, Jean District Attorney’s Office and Gaudette, and Anne DeSimone, Assessor for the Town of Clav- along with one brother Hugh erack. Jack and Carole enjoyed Race, predeceased him. the winter months in Florida, Husband, Dad, and Grandpa and Jack continued to work – You will be dearly missed. part-time for Charlotte County Visitation will be Monday, Auwhere he enriched the experi- gust 5, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 ence for the fans of the Tampa pm at the Bates & Anderson Bay Ray’s during Spring Train- – Redmond & Keeler Funeral ing. In appreciation of his dedi- Home, 110 Green Street, Hudcation, Jack was honored with a son. A funeral service will begin “Jack Race” day in 2015 and the at 7:00pm. For directions or to Golden Glove Award in 2016. leave a message of condolence When asked recently about his please visit www.batesanderfavorite job, the Rays, of course. son.com

Judy Karlander (Fabrizio) Judy Karlander (Fabrizio), age 90, of Cairo, NY passed away on July 27th, 2019. Judy was born on September 4th, 1928 in Cairo, NY to parents Rolf P. Karlander Beers and Melissa Maxwell (Beers). She graduated from Cairo Central School in 1946 and went on to become a homemaker, raising her children. In 1973 she started work as a secretary for Cairo Central School. She later retired from Greene County Correctional Facility as a keyboard specialist. Judy was a member of the Cairo Methodist Church,

where she taught Sunday by her siblings. Survivors inSchool for eighteen years, and clude her four children: Pamela was a member of the (Ellsworth) Slater, John church choir. She also (Janice) Fabrizio, Judy enjoyed spending her (David) Spring, and Sotime gardening, cannya (Ben) Finch; eight ning, sewing, playing grandchildren: Justin, the piano and all things Christopher, Bethany, music. Judy was also Krista, Mikaylah, Maria member of the Caiah, Jared, and Ethan; ro Theater Guild and eight great-grandchilthe Sons of Norway. dren: Daniel, Aubrey, Judy’s greatest joy, Josiah, Dalton, NaKarlander however, was her famthaniel, Devine, Violet, ily, friends, and those she knew and Easton. Also survived by and loved. In addition to her several nieces and nephews. parents Judy is predeceased Relatives and friends are in-

Two percent of the world’s North Atlantic right whales have died in the last two months Amanda Coletta The Washington Post

A Canadian surveillance plane was scanning the waters of Gulf of St. Lawrence when it made a grisly discovery: The carcass of a North Atlantic right whale, one of some 400 remaining in the world, was drifting in the current, much of its skin sloughed off. From there, the news would only get worse. The next day, another dead right whale was spotted in the same body of water. And an 18-year-old right whale was entangled in fishing gear near Quebec, with a rope cutting into its head and over its blowhole. It’s been a devastating summer for the endangered marine mammal. Since the start of June, eight North Atlantic right whales - or 2 percent of the global population - have been found dead in Canadian waters, alarming scientists, conservationists and government officials who had believed they had begun to make progress in protecting the imperiled species. “It’s a horrifying step toward extinction,” said Regina Asmutis-Silvia, the executive director of Whale and Dolphin Conservation USA. “They’re a quiet, understated superhero, and we’re losing them.” Necropsy results are still pending for most of the whales, but preliminary findings for three of them suggest ship strikes. Particularly troubling about this year’s deaths is that four of the whales were breeding females, of which fewer than 100 remain. Calving rates have dropped 40 percent since 2010, according to scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, making the deaths of the females a major blow. “This is currently very clearly not sustainable,” said Philip Hamilton, a research scientist at the New England Aquarium in Boston. “At this rate, in 20 years, we’re going to have no more breeding females, and the population will be effectively extinct.” North Atlantic right whales have been on the brink of extinction before. Whalers considered the docile and slow-moving creatures full of oily blubber to be the “right” whales to hunt, and a century ago, they had slaughtered almost all of them. The fortunes of the species changed in 1935, when the League of Nations made hunting them illegal. Over the course of the 20th century, their numbers slowly climbed, though they never recovered. Then, in 2010, the population started declining again - and scientists have been racing against the clock to figure out why. Many believe the decline is linked to a change in the whales’ migratory pattern,

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possibly as a result of warming waters. They’ve been showing up in unanticipated areas, where there are few regulatory protections for them. This has made them susceptible to fatal blows from fastmoving ships or entanglement in fishing lines, which can cut through flesh and bone, slowly and painfully killing the whales by drowning, starvation or infection. Researchers found that 88 percent of right whale deaths for which a cause was determined in the last 15 years were the result of either vessel strikes or entanglement. None of the deaths, they reported in a study published last month in the journal Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, were the result of natural causes. Traditionally, the whales have spent the winter off Florida and Georgia, moved north to Cape Cod Bay in the spring and on to the Gulf of Maine and the Bay of Fundy for the summer. But in recent years, they’ve been appearing farther north, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Scientists blame climate change. As the whales’ usual feeding habitats have warmed, they believe, the copepods that they like to eat have moved north. The whales followed. “The whales are showing up in areas that we had not seen them previously,” said Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s fisheries minister. “It’s more difficult [to address the issue] when the whales are moving.” For conservationists, this year has been a bad case of deja vu. Seventeen North Atlantic right whales died in North America in 2017, including 12 in Canada, in what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared an “unusual mortality event.” The deaths were human-caused - the result of either entanglement or vessel strikes. “That was sort of a lightbulb moment for many people

about how severe this issue was,” said Tonya Wimmer, the executive director of the Marine Animal Response Society in Nova Scotia. The Canadian government implemented measures including speed limits for certain vessels, a temporary ban on lobster and crab fishing in certain parts of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and increased aerial surveillance of the waters. The measures were tightened in 2018 - and seemed to be working. Last year, no right whales were found dead in Canada. Officials relaxed the regulations to minimize the impact on industry. But after the first of this year’s deaths, the Canadian government tightened the measures again. The area in which speed limits apply has been expanded, as have the categories of boats that will be subjected to it. Aerial surveillance has been increased and the triggers for fishery closures are stricter. Hamilton says reducing the strength of the rope in fishing gear and expanding the areas subject to speed limits could reduce deaths. New technologies such as ropeless fishing gear also show promise. Wilkinson, the fisheries minister, told reporters in New Brunswick this week that he’s open to the idea of ropeless fishing gear, but noted that it comes with a “cost issue” and an “adaptation issue” for fishermen. Wilkinson says it’s not easy to strike a balance between protecting the whales and reducing the impact on industry. He said the welfare of the species is “the first and foremost thing we have to be focused on.” Wimmer applauds the government’s actions, but says she doesn’t think it has found the right balance between animal welfare and the protection of industry yet. She was present for the necropsy of a 40-year-old mother

Apollo’s Black clarifies his relationship with Epstein to investors Steven Crabill Bloomberg

Leon Black, the billionaire chairman of Apollo Global Management, assured investors in the firm’s funds that his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein didn’t extend to the private equity company. “I want to emphasize that Apollo has never done any business with Mr.

vited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, July 31st, 2019 from 4-7pm at Richards Funeral Home of the Mid-Hudson Valley Inc., 29 Bross Street, Cairo, NY. A prayer service will take place at 6:30pm at the funeral home. Burial and graveside service will take place on Thursday, August 1st, 2019, 11am, at the Cairo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cairo Historical Society, P.O. Box 803, Cairo, NY 12413. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

Epstein,” Black said in a July 31 letter to the firm’s limited partners, a copy of which was obtained by Bloomberg. “Neither Mr. Epstein nor any company controlled by him has ever invested in any funds managed by Apollo.” Black, 68, reiterated points made during an earnings call Wednesday with analysts and a memo sent to employees last week that Epstein provided certain services to his family

partnership and entities relating to tax, estate planning and philanthropic advice. He also asserted that no employee of the firm engaged Epstein’s services, nor did he promote Epstein to other senior executives. Epstein was arrested July 6 after stepping off his private plane in New Jersey from a trip to Paris and charged with molesting teenage girls from 2002 to 2005. He has pleaded not guilty to

the federal charges and is being held in a Manhattan jail. He served 13 months in Florida after pleading guilty in 2008 to state charges of soliciting prostitution. “I was completely unaware of, and am deeply troubled by, the conduct that is now the subject of the federal criminal charges brought against Mr. Epstein,” Black said in the letter.

and grandmother who was known as Punctuation, for the small scars on her head that resembled commas and dashes. The whale, who was found dead in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in June, was hit so hard by a vessel that her organs were beginning to protrude from a six-foot cut on her back. Wimmer says she has scars, too, from Punctuation’s injuries. “It is an absolutely horrifying thing to see.”

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Catskill students’ advocacy Bronck Museum presents wins gold at competition annual Tavern Night CATSKILL — Catskill Central School District students Emma Brown and Lauren Liberti received a Gold Award at the National STAR Event Competition held as part of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Anaheim, CA June 30-July 4. Their award-winning STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) advocacy project focused on “The Dangers of Teen Vaping.” As active members of Catskill’s FCCLA chapter, Emma and Lauren’s efforts included developing public service announcements, leading discussions with fellow students in health class, and advocating before the Catskill Board of Education, the Tobacco Free Coalition of Greene and Columbia counties, and the Greene County Legislature’s Health and Safety Committee for policies to deter young people from vaping, such as raising the minimum purchase age from 18 to 21. The pair, now heading into ninth grade, was invited to NLC after their project earned them Gold at the FCCLA New York State Conference in March. While at NLC, they joined more than 8,700 participants from across the country to attend leadership and program trainings, hear national speakers, meet youth leaders from across the nation, participate in Competitive Events, and explore college and career options. Over 4,700 FCCLA members competed in STAR Events, which are competitive events in which members are recognized for their proficiency and achievement in chapter

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Emma Brown and Lauren Liberti sport the gold medals they earned at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California.

and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. Both youth and adults work together in managing the events and serving as evaluators of the participants. Events aim to support student development of knowledge and skills by enhancing the classroom experience and career pathway initiatives by equipping students with employable skills and

industry insights needed to thrive in the 21st century. FCCLA members choose what STAR Event they would like to compete in; events vary from Early Childhood Education, Entrepreneurship, and Sports Nutrition to Fashion Design, Job Interview, and Culinary Arts. In order to advance to the national level, members first compete at the district and state level.

COXSACKIE — The Bronck Museum will host the annual Tavern Night beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at the museum, 90 County Highway 42, Coxsackie. Stepping over the clods of mud, the broken crockery, discarded egg shells, lost playing cards and pools of slopped beer, you make your way to the nearest place to sit. With good fortune you might be able to claim a seat on a sturdy bench; the available seating was usually a rickety stool, the top of a chest or, worst of all, the remains of an overturned keg. Once your eyes become accustomed to the perpetual smoky darkness of the tavern you notice the women scattered among the patrons. Children were present too, amusing themselves by pestering a small scrappy dog. But mostly there were men, their voices blending into a babble punctuated by the solid thump of mugs on a wooden surface. Voices rise and fall as conversations reach a significant conclusion. Some business deal is completed in a fog of “alcoholic optimism,” a particularly juicy rumor is being shared among neighbors, or a complaint is getting a public airing. If you entered the tavern alone it won’t be long before you are drawn into this sociable fraternity of tipplers. During most of the 1650s Pieter Bronck and his wife Hilletje Jans were involved in brewing and keeping just such a tavern on the river front at Beverwijck (Albany). For this single evening the Bronck houses will be transformed into a mid 1600s country tavern. By candlelight costumed volunteers will serve tavern guests a beer from a

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Costumed interpreters portraying Pieter Bronck and Hilletje Jans.

local brewery to replicate a beer offered at Pieter’s Beverwijck tavern. Pieter’s Brew will be served along with a selection of cheeses and summer sausages as well as cider (for those unaccustomed to tipping a mug or bowl of beer). A strolling fiddler will provide lively music during the evening. Both Pieter and Hilletje are expected to be present for this convivial evening in a place where they certainly will feel right at home. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $30; however, since seating for this event is limited you may wish

to purchase advance sale tickets for $25 before Aug. 17. To reserve advance sale tickets, send a check payable to GCHS to: Greene County Historical Society, P.O. Box 44, Coxsackie, NY 12051. The proceeds from Tavern Night benefit the operation of the Bronck Museum. The Bronck Museum will be closed during the day on Aug. 24 for regular season tours in order to prepare the houses for the evening’s festivities. For information about the Bronck Museum or this event, visit gchistory.org or call 518731-6490.

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ONGOING CAIRO — Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Ave., Cairo, hosts Make It! Crafts, Beading and Building for children 4 and older, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required but caregivers should plan to attend with children under 8. Children under 10 must have caregiver on premises. For information, call Cairo Public Library at 518-622-9864. CAIRO — Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Ave., Cairo, presents Game On! Learn to play classic board games – and to design your own for children 5 and older, 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays. This is a drop-in program; no preregistration required but caregivers should plan to attend with children under 8. Children under 10 must have caregiver on premises. For information, call Cairo Public Library at 518-622-9864. CAIRO — Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Ave., Cairo, presents Shake, Rattle, and Read 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays. Join Miss Alex for an hour of music, dance, fingerplays, stories, and open play. Designed for children 4 and younger with their caregivers. Drop-in program. No preregistration required. For information, call 518-622-9864. CAIRO — Friends of the Cairo Public Library will hold book sales 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays in July and August at the shed behind the library, 15 Railroad Ave., Cairo. Weather permitting.

AUG. 2 COXSACKIE — The Coxsackie Riverside Festival will

be held 6-8 p.m. Aug. 2 and continue 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Riverside Park in Coxsackie.

AUG. 3 CAIRO — Calgary Church, 143 Jerome Ave., Cairo, will hold a rummage sale 9 a.m.2 p.m. Aug. 3. There will be books, records and more. For information, call 518-6222945.

AUG. 4 TANNERSVILLE — The fifth annual Walter G. Gallagher Memorial BBQ presented by Rip Van Winkle Lions Club will be held 2-7 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Tannersville Lake Pavilion, Rip Van Winkle Lodge, Tannersville. The Party at the Lake is held to benefit the Mountain Top community. Entertainment by DJ Frankieokie with barbecue by J&K Dileo. Tickets are $30.

AUG. 7 NEWBURGH — Mount Saint Mary College will be hosting an information session for students looking to transfer colleges or complete their degree 4-7 p.m. Aug. 7 on campus, 330 Powell Ave., Newburgh. Follow the signs from the main gate. The event is open to prospective daytime and evening transfer students. Register now at msmc.edu/transferevent. This is a one-stop event for students interested in transferring college credits toward a bachelor’s degree. The Mount’s friendly and knowledgeable admissions team will aid you in learning more about the college’s career-focused degree programs. For questions, call 845-569-3509 or email to transfer@msmc.edu. CATSKILL — The Greene County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) will be holding its 2019 meetings at 4 p.m. Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 at the Greene County Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Conference Room (Room 427), 411 Main St., Catskill. All

meetings of the GCEDC are open to the public.

AUG. 9 CATSKILL — The Kiskatom Ladies Auxiliary will be holding its Nickel Social at Aug. 9 at the Kiskatom Firehouse, Route 32, Catskill. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available along with a 50/50 and 3 for $1 tables. KINGSTON — The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, will show “The ISIS Trial” 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9, with special guest, filmmaker Ellie Bernstein. Evidence shows that these young men had no propensity for violence. This documentary takes a look at why young men with no criminal background would be attracted to join a terrorist organization. Cosponsored by Middle East Crisis Response, Hudson Valley BDS, Jewish Voice for Peace-HV, Veterans For Peace-Catskill Mountains, and Women in Black-New Paltz. For information, mecr@mideastcrisis.org or 845-876-7906.

AUG. 10 WINDHAM — The Patchworkers Quilt Show will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 10 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 11 at the WAJ Central School, 5411 Main St., Windham. On site parking west of school. Admission, $3; complimentary refreshments. Proceeds to benefit the food pantries. Show and sale quilts, special exhibit of award winning quilts, auction dream baskets, raffle quilt, vendor section featuring local artisans, patchwork boutique and notions. CAIRO — Cruise Nite will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 10 at Angelo Canna Town Park, Joseph D. Spencer Lane, Cairo. Admission is free. Free T-shirt to cruiser car entrant, muffler rap contest, music sponsored by National Bank of Coxsackie, refreshments available, nostalgic awards. For information, call

Bill at 518-622-3430. TANNERSVILLE — Mountain Top Arboretum hosts Story Time in the Shade 10:3011:30 a.m. Aug. 10 at 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville. Admission is free. Mountain Top Arboretum collaborates with Mountain Top Library for a series of summer story times. Join library staff for a storyfilled hour of reading aloud in the Fairy Garden and Outdoor Amphitheater. After the stories get creative with a themed craft to match what was read. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held inside the Arboretum’s Education Center. For information, call 518-5893903. HUDSON — The ‘Rocky’ Romano Bocce Tournament sponsored by Columbia County Sons & Daughters of Italy 659, 27 Bridge St., Hudson, will be held Aug. 10. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with activities beginning at 10 a.m. Trophies will be awarded. Two person teams, $15 a team with registration prior to Aug. 10; $20 day of. For information, call Art Frank at 518828-3824. CAIRO — Piecemakers of Cairo Annual Quilt & Needlework Show will be held 10 a.m.4 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Ave., Cairo. Boutique, raffles, vendors and door prizes. Admission is $3. For information, call 518-622-2270.

AUG. 11 COXSACKIE — Nite Train performs 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11 at Coxsackie Riverside Park, Betke Boulevard, Coxsackie. Admission is free.

AUG. 12 CAIRO — The Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad St., Cairo, will host a Guitar Workshop for Beginner/Intermediate players 6-8 p.m. Aug. 12 and 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 17. This workshop will cover the basics like tuning, exercises, major and

minor chords and strum patterns, and learning a favorite song. The student must bring a guitar. The workshop is free to participants but preregistration is a must by calling the library at 518-622-9864.

AUG. 13 LATHAM — The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly 24 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co., 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham. All persons, 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic are welcome. For information about the organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit WWW. SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM.

AUG. 14 COXSACKIE — ColumbiaGreene Women’s Luncheon will be held 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 14 at Pegasus Restaurant, 10885 Route 9W, Coxsackie. The theme is “Obeying Gods Voice.” The feature will be Cathy Hewitt from Coxsackie. Music will be provided by Annie Drewello, music and band teacher from Catskill Elementary School. Speaker will be Karen Overbaugh who is a mother of twins from Greenville. Reservations are necessary and cancellations a must. RSVP no later than Aug. 12. Call Ruth at 518-634-7405 or Lynn Overbaugh at 910-382-6373. Cost is $12.50 inclusive (cash only).

AUG. 16 COXSACKIE — Silver Chain Band performs 6-8 p.m. Aug. 16 at Coxsackie Riverside Park, Betke Boulevard, Coxsackie. Admission is free. The annual movie night will begin at 8 p.m. Aug. 16 in the park.

AUG. 17 WINDHAM — The Women’s 2019 Expo will be held 10 a.m.4 p.m. Aug. 17 at St. Theresa’s, 5188 Route 23, Windham. Admission by donation. Listen to country, folk, rock’n’roll and blue grass music while you have a delicious sandwich or more at Karen’s Country

Kitchen. Browse a wide variety of vendors, have a free chair massage or acupressure treatment, enter the putting contest, learn about beekeeping or knitting, or enter a raffle. Treat yourself to a free fitness class. Talk to WRIP 97.9FM broadcast co-hosts Jay Fink and Sonny Ochs. And much more. Something for everyone. All ages. Girls and women. Boys and men. Then head on down Main Street to the car show or up Main Street to the Greek Festival. WINDHAM — The Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid is holding the “Cancer Patient Aid CAR SHOW” Aug. 17 at the Chicken Run, 5639 Route 23, Windham. Registration runs from 9-11 a.m. This show is continuing a tradition started by the late Rick Mundelein in support of cancer patients. There will be TOP 20 TROPHIES with other trophies including Motorcycle, 1990 & newer, People’s Choice and Rick Mundelein memorial trophy and $500 for best in show classic. Music, Chinese Auction, 50/50 & Cancer Patient Aid informational booth available. One hundred percent of funds raised support cancer patients in Greene County through the Greene County Women’s League (G.C.W.L.). For information, call 518-8191249. TANNERSVILLE — Night Creatures: Scouting Bats and Moths at Mountain Top Arboretum 7:30-10 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville. With Dylan Cipkowski and Conrad Vispo (Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program). This workshop is limited to 20 participants. Preregistration is required. Members, free; non-members, $10. For information and to register, call 518-589-3903.

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HUNTER — BRIDGE TO BEETHOVEN featuring Shai Wosner, Piano, Jennifer Koh, Violin SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 8 p.m., Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street • Hunter Tickets Purchased Ahead: $25; $20 seniors; $7 students At the Door: $30; $25 seniors; $7 students For tickets call 518 263 2063 Pianist Shai Wosner has attracted international recognition for his exceptional artistry, musical integrity, and creative insight. His performances of a broad range of repertoire—from Beethoven and Schubert to Legetti and the music of today— reflect a degree of virtuosity and intellectual curiosity that has made him a favorite among audiences and critics. Jennifer Koh is a violinist known for intense, commanding performances, delivered with dazzling virtuosity and

of multidisciplinary collaborators truly set her apart.

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technical assurance. She’s a forward-thinking artist dedicated to exploring a broad and eclectic repertoire, while promoting diversity and inclusivity in classical music. She has expanded the contemporary violin repertoire

through a wide range of commissioning projects, and has premiered more than 70 works written especially for her. Her quest for the new and unusual, sense of endless curiosity and ability to lead and inspire a host

ABOUT BRIDGE TO BEETHOVEN “The reason sonatas are so important for music is because they are the vehicle for composers to actually develop material, to actually have themes or tunes become something else in front of our ears.” –Shai Wosner “Bridge to Beethoven really explores this idea of how people from totally different backgrounds and totally different races and totally different places and totally different families, and different countries: how is it that we unite, in essentially this musical language? Bridge to Beethoven is really about creating bridges to one’s own personal understanding of Beethoven….” –Jennifer Koh

The Norman Rockwell Museum and ‘The Art of Brewing’ STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Normal Rockwell Museum will present “The Art of Brewing” on Saturday, Aug. 10, 4-7 p.m. There will be beer, food, music, lawn games and fun! Cost is $35 for members | $45 for non-members To order tickets, please call 413-931-2265 This is the second annual Art of Brewing Festival.

Spend an afternoon sampling some of the best local brews and local food trucks’ best beerfriendly creations. Be inspired by illustration art in the galleries and on the beer cans! Participants receive five sample pours and a souvenir pint glass. Purchase food from some of the best local food trucks, view current and past label art from the brewers, and see the

summer’s featured exhibits in the galleries from 4-5 p.m. There will be music, lawn games and fun. You’ll get inspired by illustrations found on everyday objects – like beer cans! Participating vendors include: Confirmed Brewers, Berkshire Brewing Company, Collective Arts Brewing, Wandering Star Craft Brewery, Shire Breu House, Element Brewing

Company, Willie’s Superbrew, Big Elm Brewing, Headwater Cider and more to come. There will also be an exclusive pop-up exhibition: Berkshire Brewing Company: The Evolution of Label Art. All ages are welcome for games and art appreciation. Must be 21 and over for tastings.

Phoenicia Intertnational Festival of the Voice celebrates its 10th season PHOENICIA — Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Phoenicia Festival of the Voice will share musical gems that honor African-American culture and talent and features the “Elixir of Love,” a comic opera by Donizetti with a reimagined setting, August 2-4. The festival remains true to its mission of bringing together some of the world’s greatest vocal talent to audiences in the Catskills region, an area unparalleled in artistic accomplishments in areas of music, culinary arts, wine making and local brews. This year’s festival will host internationally acclaimed performers and composers in a series of unforgettable open-air summer concerts at seven venues conveniently within walking distance. The Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice is a one-of-a-kind music event that allows audiences to experience world-class talent often only seen in metropolitan venues, in the charming and unique hamlet of Phoenicia. The festivities begin with a 10-Year Gala – Decade of Opera Favorites on Friday, Aug. 2.

Some of your favorite stars and operas from past years present a retrospective, including favorite arias from “Madama Butterfly,” “Carmen,” “Barber of Seville,” “LaBoheme ,” “Carmen” and much more. Saturday is replete with incredible offerings, starting with Lady Parts, an a capella group comprised of accomplished opera divas of global repute, exploring the role of abolitionists, the struggle for racial equality and secret meanings for escaping slaves in the musical form of the spiritual. Back by popular demand is the biographical play about dissonant diva Florence Foster Jenkins, an amateur operatic soprano. Her Philadelphia and New York recitals were well

attended and elicited as much laughter as applause. In “Music from the African Diaspora,” virtuoso Justin Kolb presents a shower of complex rhythms, with sonics ranging from familiar jazz “licks” to mind-bending melodies. Some traditional music with some “out there” harmonics along with recitation of poetry and stories by Carey Harrison will shape this most unusual and unique program. The Catskill Mountains are brimming with talent. To close the weekend, the festival will honor it long tradition of incorporating local talent in its operas and shows as it presents a program of home-grown vocal and musical talent of all genres, ranging from classical and jazz, to Broadway and

rock. Following, they will clear the stage and host DJ Skoob E ’s dance party to celebrate YOU, the ones that make it all possible. Latte lectures and workshops round out the array of offerings the festival brings to these mountains at accessible ticket prices ranging from $35 - $95. In addition, the festival continues to offer a range of internship opportunities in such disciplines as art management, marketing, musical and artistic development, as well as master classes and counseling in career management. Interns receive college credits along with the enriching experience of being part of the festival. A number of the graduates of the young artists’ programs today perform alongside established international artists. The Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice is set to take place on Aug. 2-4, in the hamlet of Phoenicia, in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. For more information and tickets availability, please visit the website phoeniciavoicefest. org or by calling 845-688-3291

Red Molly brings folk roots to Helsinki Hudson HUDSON — Female folkroots trio Red Molly brings its three-part harmonies, virtuosity, and songcraft to Club Helsinki Hudson on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. Red Molly combines the forces of three songwriters with unique character and style, creating a show that is larger than the sum of its parts. Known for their three-part harmony, their songs and arrangements lay bare a love of vocal blend. The band weaves together threads of American music — from country and blues to folk and bluegrass. Their innovative instrumentation is suited for roots-rock and heartful ballads alike, and the alchemy of their personalities onstage draws even back-row listeners into a sense of intimacy. Singing spine-tingling high notes, Abbie Gardner is a dobro player and improviser from a musical family. A consummate performer, her songs and performance have the punch

of rhythm and blues. Playing guitar and tambourine, Laurie MacAllister draws inspiration from classic folk and singer-songwriters. Her voice stretches octaves, warm and romantic one moment, playful and subversive the next. Molly Venter has a smoky voice that is unforgettable, and a moody approach to song-smithing. Quirky and fashion-forward, she moves in step to the music while playing guitar and tambourine. Formed in 2004, Red Molly has inspired countless female trios and has remained a dominant force on the Americana/ folk scene due in part to their laughter and spontaneity onstage. Known for their camaraderie, Abbie, Laurie, and Molly support each other’s solo work while revisiting the magic that happens when they sing together. Their 2019 shows will feature picks from each of their 2017 solo projects, arranged in the signature Red Molly style:

stunning three-part harmonies and rootsy Americana instrumentation, as well as Red Molly favorites that span their 11-year career. Gracing stages from Denver to Denmark, from Australia to Austin, Red Molly is renowned for their live shows. Four-time featured artist at MerleFest, breakout stars at RockyGrass, and the darlings of the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, the “Mollies” bring audiences to their feet, whether they’re playing on a grand festival stage or in an intimate concert hall. USA Today praises Red Molly’s “Spooky, supple harmonies,” and Time Out New York says that Red Molly blends “serious harmonizing chops and slick pop savvy.” Mary Sue Twohy at SiriusXM Satellite Radio raves, “Femme Phenom! No root from the grand tree of music is left untouched - classic country heartbreak, undeniable swing, authentic folk,

gospel rock with an edge, and Americana stomp. With smart production, a strong thread runs throughout the album and every note sung is upheld on cosmic harmony. Red Molly is unstoppable. Highly recommended.” John Platt of WFUV Sunday Breakfast writes, “From Day One, Red Molly conjured musical magic. A decade later, they’ve honed their songwriting, their covers, their playing and, above all, their harmonies into something joyful and sublime.” And in case you were wondering, the answer is yes — the trio takes its name from the Richard Thompson song, “1952 Vincent Black Lightning.” For reservations in The Restaurant or in the club, call 518.828.4800. For the most upto-date concert information, visit www.helsinkihudson. com.

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 4 Annual three-day folk-oriented music and dance festival at the foot of the Berkshires. Free – $200, Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 4, https://falconridgefolk.com/ Dodd’s Farm, 44 County Road 7D, Hillsdale http://falconridgefolk.com/ Call Me Ishmael - A Story of Exploitation Friday, August 2, 8 p.m. Second Ward Foundation, 71 North Third Street, Hudson Tickets: $10 Expanding on the narrative themes of Moby Dick and the start of modern environmentalism, Call Me Ishmael is a collaborative performance piece utilizing poetry, video and sound. This one-woman performance uncovers a historical through line connecting the brutality of the whaling industry, the black migration experience, and the birth of the Save the Whales movement, giving voice to the stories from the frontline of modern-day environmental conditions - those of exploitation, disenfranchisement and convenience. Open Mic Night Friday, August 2, 7 p.m. Stop by to part of one of the newest traditions at the Grange. Whether you come to perform ( we supply the piano!) or read poetry, or just sit and listen- you will enjoy this popular community event. We welcome all musicians, poets, writers- and listeners. Bring your instrument, bring your friends, bring yourself for a great evening. Friday, August 2, 7 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/2260910094223579 The Copake Grange, 628 Empire Road, Copake, 518-329-5932 Sunset Cruise with The Copake Quintet Friday, August 2, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Classic songs from the Great American songbook….Pop & Jazz tunes, Broadway show tunes, and music for dancing as well as listening. Boarding starts at 6:30 p.m., $15 – $25 Friday, August 2, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., https://hudsoncruises.com/ Hudson Cruises, 18 F.erry Street, Henry Hudson River Front Park, Hudson, 518-822-1014 www.hudsoncruises.com. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Friday, August 2, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. (2018 version) Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music by Jimmy Roberts The longest running off-Broadway revue in history has been revised for the 21st century! This celebration of romance takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as ‘the relationship.’ This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance. The 2018 version features two new songs, revised lyrics and dialogue throughout the show to reflect dating in modern times. $29.00, Friday, August 2, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., https://www.thetheaterbarn. org/love-perfect The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, 518-794-8989 www.thetheaterbarn.org Ragtime Friday, August 2, 8 p.m. E.L. Doctorow’s novel comes to life in what many say is one of the greatest musicals ever written. We follow three families as they pursue their dreams in the early 20th century melting pot of New York City. Their stories weave together through their courage, compassion, and hope for a brighter future in

America. This Tony award winning score includes “Back to Before,” “The Wheels of a Dream,” and “Your Daddy’s Son” just to name a few. This one is not to be missed! $15 – $39.50, Friday, August 2, 8 p.m, http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ragtime-2019/ Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham, 518-392-9292 http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ Hudson Merchants & Whalers: Call Me Ishmael Friday, August 2, 8 p.m. . . . A Story of Exploitation Expanding on the narrative themes of Moby Dick and the start of modern environmentalism, Call Me Ishmael is a collaborative performance piece utilizing poetry, video and sound. This one-woman performance uncovers a historical through line connecting the brutality of the whaling industry, the black migration experience, and the birth of the Save the Whales movement, giving voice to the stories from the frontline of modern-day environmental conditions – those of exploitation, disenfranchisement and convenience. Parking is available in the lot behind the building $10, Friday, August 2, 8 p.m., https://hudsonoperahouse.secure. force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F1Q00000U39LCUAZ Second Ward Foundation, 71 North 3rd Street, Hudson, http://www. secondward.org/

AUGUST 3 2nd Annual Upstate Getdown Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CAR SHOW!!!, Top 25, Best of’s, High/Low, Games and door prizes all day, 50/50, O’Kenneys serving food and ice cream All makes, models and styles welcome!!! Trailer parking available Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m, https://www.facebook.com/ events/320538905480824/ Venue, O’Kenny’s Express, 3321 US9, Valatie, 518-784-2491 Ukulele Jam Saturday, August 3, 10:30 a.m. noon Sing, strum, play! It’s more fun to play in a group. All ages are welcome to the library’s Ukulele Jams, led by Carmen Borgia, singer, songwriter and ukulele player extraordinaire! Leave your inhibitions at home. Are you a novice? The library has ukes you can borrow. Saturday, August 3, 10:30 am noon, http://chatham.lib.ny.us/ calendar/ Chatham Public Library, 11 Woodbridge Ave, Chatham, 518-3923666 http://chatham.lib.ny.us/ Umbrella Sky Hudson Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. A curated outdoor pop up market featuring local artists, makers, and music. Hours: Weekends until October Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., https://www.instagram.com/helloumbrellasky Umbrella Sky Hudson, 411 Warren Street, Hudson, https://www.instagram.com/helloumbrellasky Dance Showing Saturday, August 3, 2 p.m. International dance artists present unique pieces created in collaboration during their residency at Art Omi. Featuring site-specific dance pieces engaging the artworks and landscape at Art Omi. Art Omi welcomes the public to its events and grounds free of charge. Saturday, August 3, 2 p.m., http:// www.artomi.org/calendar/art-omidance-showing Art Omi, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, 518-392-4747 www.artomi.org

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RAT PACK POOL PARTY TANNERSVILLE — 23 ARTS and Villa Vosilla present “Rat Pack Pool Party” on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2-4 p.m. This is a free outdoor matinee concert for all ages. The cost to use the pool is $25. In the event of rain the party goes on and the concert will be performed indoors. Villa Vosilla is located at 6302 Main St., Tannersville. Enjoy jazz and swing tunes and sip a Rat Pack Specialty Cocktail served poolside. A Sinatra Sunday Dinner will be served after the concert until 8 p.m. Reservations are encouraged. Call Villa Vosilla, the home of Ladoria Ristorante, for the Special Sinatra 3-course Prix Fixe

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Sunday dinner. Cost is $29 per person. Call 518-5895060 for reservations. The jazz and swing songs of the coolest cats. Trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III breathes new life into the world of the infamous Rat Pack crooners like “Ol’ Blue Eyes” Frank Sinatra, the “King of Cool” Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Join in by the pool and enjoy the sunshine with the Benny Benack III Quartet, featuring Benny Benack III on trumpet, Aaron Johnson on saxophone, Steven Feifke on piano, Mark Lewandowski, on bass and Charles Goold, on drums.

Visions From Many Hands — Ceramics by instructors at Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts HUNTER — The Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery will feature “Visions from Many Hands,” ceramics by instructors at Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts through Aug. 18. Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery is located at Hunter Village Square, 7950 Main St. in

Hunter. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday and Monday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call 518-263-2060. Come be inspired by work created by ceramic artists and instructors teaching at the Catskill Mountain

Foundation’s Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts. Artists/instructors include Jennifer Allen, Susan Beecher, Susan Bogen, Lisa Chicoyne, Josh DeWeese, Tania Kravath, Harry Kunhardt and Meredith Nichols. Also Kate Missett, Jeff Oestreich and Max Seinfeld.

Pictured above, from top left, are works by Jeff Oestreich, Jennifer Allen, Josh DeWeese, Kate Missett, Lisa Chicoyne, Tania Kravath, Susan Bogen, Susan Beecher, Harry Kunhardt, Meredith Nichols / 28A Clay, Max Seinfeld.

32nd annual Shakespeare in the Valley EAST MEREDITH — On Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, the West Kortright Centre will present its 32nd annual Shakespeare in the Valley event. These back-to-back performances are the culmination of The WKC’s Young People’s Theater Arts Workshops (YPTAW) — a long-standing theater program for teens that cycles through Shakespeare’s repertoire. This year’s YPTAW program and Shakespeare in the Valley are co-sponsored by Clark Companies and NYCM Insurance, with support from the Otis A. Thompson Foundation and Anna L. Mabey Foundation, and T-shirts sponsored by OneGroup/Gordon B. Roberts Agency. Both evenings begin at 6 p.m. with an indoor production of “Monster Mic,” performed by the Introduction to Acting workshop cast of 9–12 year-olds, taught by YPTAW alumnae Vanessa Van Burek and Mary Claire Davis, with music by Anaar Desai-Stephens. This original

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production features classical monsters throughout history. Following the show, there will be a community picnic dinner from 7–8 p.m. (bring your own, or purchase hot dogs and veggie burgers on-site). At 8 p.m., the lights go up on a fully staged outdoor performance of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” directed by YPTAW alumna Lillian Meredith, supported by assistant director Clark Oliver (also an

alumnus), and starring the teenage Shakespeare workshop participants Demetri Jaromack, Mary Wenner, Lucia Marsiglio, Nini Kauffman-O’Hehir, Lucie Parker, Sacha Franjola, Susan Gielskie, Alexandra Pace Goldstein, Ysa Shaw, Rose McPheeley, Marlo Zivic, Joshua Federman, Risdon Reed, Oliver Medlin, Tabor Reed, Leo Besen, Emily Orr, Luther Gennert, Layla Maloney-Yodlowsky, Pioneer Droffner, and Eike Pfeiffer.

The production features original music by Stephen Bennett, performed by Music for Shakespeare workshop participants Eike Pfeiffer, Luther Gennert, Pioneer Droffner, Tabor Reed, Sacha Franjola and Risdon Reed. Audience members are advised to bring their own lawn seating, plus layers for the coolness of the evening. In case of a light drizzle, the show will go on—in which case, umbrellas are recommended. Heavier rain will prompt the event to be moved indoors. Tickets are $12 per evening; $5 for children 2-11; free for children under two—available at the ticket tent starting at 5 p.m. The West Kortright Centre is located midway between Oneonta, Delhi and Stamford. Follow signs from state Route 23 in Davenport Center or state Route 10 east of Delhi. For more information and exact travel directions, visit www. westkc.org.

Upcoming summer events at North Country ARTS GLENS FALLS — North Country ARTS’ popular selfguided Artists Studio Tour returns, taking place on two consecutive weekends: Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., highlighting Lower Warren County artists, and the second tour will be Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., highlighting Upper Warren County artists. Please check NorthCountryARTS.org or Facebook for more up-to-date information regarding participating artists, trail

map and more. North Country ARTS is also announcing its new upcoming exhibition, “Squared,” running Aug. 10-Sept. 21, at the North Country ARTS main gallery inside the Shirt Factory building (suite #114, 71 Lawrence Street) in Glens Falls, with a reception held Saturday, Aug. 10, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. About North Country ARTS Based in Glens Falls, New York, North Country Arts is a non-profit cultural organization

established in 1971 for artists, artisans and people interested in the arts. North Country Arts is a volunteer-run membership arts organization whose mission is to provide opportunities, encourage and promote artists in the North Country. North Country ARTS has two gallery locations — one at suite #114 in the Shirt Factory Building in Glens Falls (71 Lawrence St.), and the second floor gallery at City Hall location (42 Ridge St.) in Glens Falls. Contributed photo

CALENDAR LISTINGS AUGUST 3 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Saturday, August 3, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (2018 version) Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music by Jimmy Roberts The longest running off-Broadway revue in history has been revised for the 21st century! This celebration of romance takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as ‘the relationship.’ This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance. The 2018 version features two new songs, revised lyrics and dialogue throughout the show to reflect dating in modern times. $29.00, Saturday, August 3, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., https://www.thetheaterbarn.org/love-perfect The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, 518-794-8989 www.thetheaterbarn.org Ragtime Saturday, August 3, 4 p.m. E.L. Doctorow’s novel comes to life in what many say is one of the greatest musicals ever written. We follow three families as they pursue their dreams in the early 20th century melting pot of New York City. Their stories weave together through their courage, compassion, and hope for a brighter future in America. This Tony award winning score includes “Back to Before,” “The Wheels of a Dream,” and “Your Daddy’s Son” just to name a few. This one is not to be missed! $15 – $39.50, Saturday, August 3, 4 p.m., http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ragtime-2019/ Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham, 518-392-9292 http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ Architects on Olana: Clara (Mu) He Saturday, August 3, 5:30 p.m. Experience Olana’s Main House through the eyes of an architect. The Olana Partnership introduces a new series which invites contemporary architects to interpret Olana. Susan Wides, Director and Curator of Steven Holl’s ‘T’ Space, Rhinebeck has curated the series to include some of the world’s leading voices. $20, Saturday, August 3, 5:30 p.m., https://www.olana.org/programsevents/ Olana, 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, 518-828-1872 www.olana.org Legends of the Valley Night! Saturday, August 3, 6 p.m. A Night With The Drivers Who Made The Valley!!! The Old Buzzard 30 Prostock Event DMNT Vintage Cars & All Weekly Divisions $2 – $16, Saturday, August 3, 6 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/639317836526531/ Lebanon Valley Speedway, 1746 US Route 20, West Lebanon, 518794-9606 www.lebanonvalley.com Music and More – In the Park Saturday, August 3, 7 p.m. If it’s Saturday, there is something to do at Copake Park – Rain or Shine! Feature: The Ghent Band Saturday, August 3, 7 p.m., http:// townofcopake.org/music-in-thepark/ Copake Memorial Park, 305 Mountain View Road, Copake, 518-3291234 www.townofcopake.org I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Saturday, August 3, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. (2018 version) Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music by Jimmy Roberts The longest running off-Broadway revue in history has been revised for the 21st century! This celebration of romance takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as ‘the relationship.’ This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance. The 2018 version features two new songs, revised lyrics and dialogue throughout the show to reflect dating in modern times. $29.00, Saturday, August 3, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., https://www.thetheaterbarn.org/love-perfect The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, 518-794-8989 www.thetheaterbarn.org Ragtime Saturday, August 3, 8:00 pm E.L. Doctorow’s novel comes to life in what many say is one of the greatest musicals ever written. We follow three families as they pursue their dreams in the early 20th century melting pot of New York City. Their stories weave together through their courage, compassion, and hope for a brighter future in America. This Tony award win-

ning score includes “Back to Before,” “The Wheels of a Dream,” and “Your Daddy’s Son” just to name a few. This one is not to be missed! $15 – $39.50, Saturday, August 3, 8 p.m., http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ragtime-2019/ Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham, 518-392-9292 http://www.machaydntheatre.org/

AUGUST 4 Canoe Trip Sunday, August 4, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Paddle Stockport Creek & the Hudson River with experts. Canoes, paddles, PFDs provided. Ages 6 & up. Early registration encouraged. Free, Sunday, August 4, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., https://www.riverkeeper.org/news-events/events/ dec-stockport-creek-hudson-rivercanoe-trips/ Stockport Creek Boat Launch, 298 Station Road, Stockport Umbrella Sky Hudson Sunday, August 4, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. A curated outdoor pop up market featuring local artists, makers, and music. Hours: Weekends until October, Sunday, August 4, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., https://www.instagram.com/helloumbrellasky Umbrella Sky Hudson, 411 Warren Street, Hudson, https://www.instagram.com/helloumbrellasky I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Sunday, August 4, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (2018 version) Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music by Jimmy Roberts The longest running off-Broadway revue in history has been revised for the 21st century! This celebration of romance takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as ‘the relationship.’ This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance. The 2018 version features two new songs, revised lyrics and dialogue throughout the show to reflect dating in modern times. $27.00, Sunday, August 4, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., https://www.thetheaterbarn. org/love-perfect The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, 518-794-8989 www.thetheaterbarn.org Ragtime Sunday, August 4, 2 p.m. E.L. Doctorow’s novel comes to life in what many say is one of the greatest musicals ever written. We follow three families as they pursue their dreams in the early 20th century melting pot of New York City. Their stories weave together through their courage, compassion, and hope for a brighter future in America. This Tony award winning score includes “Back to Before,” “The Wheels of a Dream,” and “Your Daddy’s Son” just to name a few. This one is not to be missed! $15 – $39.50, Sunday, August 4, 2 p.m., http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ragtime-2019/ Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham, 518-392-9292 http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ Folk-Roots Trio Wednesday, August 7, 8 p.m. Female folk-roots trio Red Molly brings its three-part harmonies, dazzling virtuosity, and impeccable songcraft to Hudson. Red Molly combines the forces of three songwriters with unique character and style, creating a show that is larger than the sum of its parts. Known for their three-part harmony, their songs and arrangements lay bare a love of vocal blend. The band weaves together threads of American music – from country and blues to folk and bluegrass. Their innovative instrumentation is suited for roots-rock and heartful ballads alike, and the alchemy of their personalities onstage draws even back-row listeners into a sense of intimacy. Formed in 2004, Red Molly has inspired countless female trios and has remained a dominant force on the Americana/folk scene due in part to their laughter and spontaneity onstage. Known for their camaraderie, Abbie, Laurie, and Molly support each other’s solo work while revisiting the magic that happens when they sing together. Their 2019 shows will feature picks from each of their 2017 solo projects, arranged in the signature Red Molly style: stunning three-part harmonies and rootsy Americana instrumentation, as well as Red Molly favorites that span their 11-year career. $25 – $35, Wednesday, August 7, 8 p.m., https://helsinkihudson.ticketfly.com/e/red-molly-63426985822/ Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street, Hudson, 518-828-4800 www.helsinkihudson.com

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GREENPORT — Germantown overcame a 10-point second-half deficit with a 17-3 run to close the game to earn a 33-29 victory over Saugerties Blue in Wednesday’s Columbia-Greene Girls Summer Basketball League game. Saugerties took control early, racing to a 20-12 lead by halftime and widening the gap to 26-16 mid-way through the third quarter. Two baskets by Kierlan Denniger cut the deficit to 26-20, then with three minutes remaining in the game, Kaycee Hayes knocked down backto-back three-pointers to finally pull the Clippers even, 29-29, with 1:31 to go. Denninger’s bucket gave Germantown it’s first lead since early in the game with 1:10 left, 31-29. The Clippers converted a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to sew up the victory and snap a three-game losing streak. Hayes led Germantown with 10 points. Denninger added seven, all coming in

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Nick Buoniconti at Dolphins Training Camp meets the press in 2001, prior to his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame.

Nick Buoniconti’s life tackled far bigger ideas than football Dave Hyde Sun Sentinel

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The Yankees’ trade deadline haul? A young pitching prospect James Wagner The New York Times News Service

This is it. This is the roster the New York Yankees will carry as they pursue their first World Series title since 2009. The trade deadline came and went Wednesday afternoon, and the Yankees made no additions — no standout starting pitchers such as Madison Bumgarner or Trevor Bauer, or relief pitchers like Shane Greene or Ken Giles — to plug the holes in their leaky pitching staff. While several teams made significant moves this week — none bigger than the Houston Astros’ addition of star pitcher Zack Greinke just before the deadline Wednesday — the Yankees made just one minor trade with the Colorado Rockies for a 20-year-old pitching prospect, Alfredo Garcia, in exchange for Class AAA reliever Joe Harvey. Although the Yankees, the American League East leaders, improved to 68-39 with Wednesday’s 7-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, their starting pitchers have long been their most glaring weakness. The rotation, which was part of the worst pitching week in franchise history last week, ranked 17th in baseball with a 4.77 ERA entering Wednesday.

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New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman (left) and manager Aaron Boone talk prior to a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

And if not the starting rotation, the Yankees were at least expected to bolster their bullpen, which is among the best in baseball but has shown a few cracks this summer, partly because of the rotation’s

struggles. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expressed some frustration, if not See YANKEES B3

He’ll never walk beside his son now. That was the first thought when news of Nick Buoniconti’s death came Wednesday morning. That’s what he wanted most in a grand life now gone. A simple walk together was the Miami Dolphins legend’s singular prayer, even as years of his son confined to a wheelchair became decades, as he turned private tragedy into public benefit, as he built a beacon of hope in The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and then, tragedy layered on tragedy, as he also realized the game that took his son’s body was also taking his own mind. “Marc dreams in his sleep of walking,” Nick Buoniconti would say. “I dream every waking hour of walking with him.” We often pretend our games’ greatest are more than sports stars. We pretend they’re real heroes. We pretend they possess the intelligence, toughness and general goodness in their larger life that they show in a simple game. There was no such pretense about Buoniconti, who died at age 78. He was, by any measure beyond 100 yards, the greatest Miami Dolphin of them all. His career equaled anyone: A Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, two Super Bowl rings and his name in both the Dolphins’ Honor Roll and the New England Patriots’ Hall of Fame. Here’s what set Buoniconti apart from most sports stars: He had a second act. And his second act dwarfed his football success. It started with the phone call in 1985 that every parent fears. “Your son was paralyzed in a football game and won’t survive,” a doctor told him. There was no father’s manual for what to do. No

playbook to follow. Buoniconti flew to his the hospital bedside of his son, Marc and uttered the oath. That oath created The Miami Project, it raised more than a half-billion dollars to make it an international research center and consumed his time and energy for all the following years until his mind gave out, and then, finally, his great heart did. “I’ll do everything to help you walk again,” the father told his son at that hospital. Buoniconti already was a success story beyond football then, running a Fortune 500 and then another AMEX-listed corporation as president and CEO after retiring from football. Well, after retiring for good. The first time he retired was when the Patriots traded him to the Dolphins in 1969. He demanded a three-year contract of $42,000, $45,000 and $49,000. Dolphins owner Joe Robbie hung up the phone. So Buoniconti dug in. He quit football. He already had a law degree that he’d later use an assistant district attorney and then as a sports agent for the likes of baseball greats Andre Dawson and Mickey Rivers and the Dolphins’ Joe Rose. But when Robbie relented on the deal, it merely affirmed the attributes Buoniconti carried through the years at the middle of the Dolphins defense. Smarts. Toughness. Determination. And an ability to win at everything. Buoniconti forever fought labels he was too small, too slow, just too ill-equipped for football. His Notre Dame coach, Joe Kuharich, told pro scouts Buoniconti would run through a wall — “He’ll just make a small hole.” He was drafted in the 13th round by the Patriots in the old AFL. He led the Patriots in tackles as a rookie. He was See FOOTBALL B3

At trade deadline, the Mets keep their arms and vow to contend Jeff Arnold The New York Times News Service

CHICAGO — In the days and weeks leading up to the weekend acquisition that virtually no one saw coming, Brodie Van Wagenen’s phone had been ringing constantly as the New York Mets entertained proposals that would meet their general manager’s vision to win now and win in the future. Two of their hard-throwing starting pitchers, Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler, were constantly mentioned in trade rumors, and at least one seemed destined to be on his way out. Then the All-Star right-hander Marcus Stroman landed with the Mets, who will move forward with a rotation that ranks among baseball’s best. That Syndergaard, Wheeler, Jacob deGrom, Steven Matz and Stroman remained a collective unit after Wednesday’s trade deadline may come as a surprise to those outside the confines of the Mets’ front office, but not to the decision-makers who believe the Mets can still contend in 2019. To that end, deGrom followed up Syndergaard’s 11-strikeout performance Tuesday with 11 of his own Wednesday night when the Mets won their sixth straight with a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Todd Frazier, who played in Chicago in 2016

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New York Mets fans holds up a sign supporting starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.

and 2017, singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning before Michael Conforto followed

with a two-run single. The Mets, who have won five of their six series since the All-Star break,

will attempt to finish off the series sweep Thursday. Even with the current winning streak, though, pulling themselves out of the hole they dug earlier this season will most likely take more than a well-constructed starting rotation. “We’re the underdogs,” Van Wagenen said in a conference call Wednesday after the Mets remained silent through the 4 p.m. trade deadline. Pulling off the Stroman deal could be viewed as a bit of a coup for Van Wagenen, the rookie general manager whose initial moves to bolster the Mets roster have been underwhelming. In December, he traded prospects to bring Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to Flushing from the Seattle Mariners. Both Diaz and Cano have struggled as the Mets have floundered under the .500 mark. Rumors swirled about just how much selling the Mets would do in the days leading up to Wednesday’s trade deadline, but luring Stroman seemingly changed everything. Van Wagenen said Wednesday that the Mets had remained in regular contact with the Blue Jays for the better part of the past eight months, culminating in the weekend move that brought Stroman, a native of Long Island, home to New See METS B3

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GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 5-5 W-2 30-23 34-22 6.5 — 5-5 L-2 31-25 26-26 7 .5 6-4 L-1 32-24 24-27 11 4.5 8-2 W-6 28-20 24-35 21.5 15 5-5 L-2 21-35 20-30

Central Division Pct .533 .533 .519 .472 .435

GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 4-6 W-1 36-18 21-32 — — 7-3 L-1 30-23 27-27 1.5 1 5-5 L-2 33-24 23-28 6.5 6 6-4 W-1 29-26 21-30 10.5 10 1-9 L-1 23-27 24-34

West Division Pct .645 .509 .495 .467 .459

American League Tuesday’s games Tampa Bay 6, Boston 5 Houston 2, Cleveland 0 Seattle 8, Texas 5 Toronto 9, Kansas City 2 L.A. Angels 6, Detroit 1 Wednesday’s games Toronto 4, Kansas City 1 Detroit 9, L.A. Angels 1 Tampa Bay 8, Boston 5 Cleveland 10, Houston 4 Texas 9, Seattle 7 Thursday’s games Toronto (Thornton 3-7) at Baltimore (TBD), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (McKay 1-1) at Boston (Cashner 1-2), 7:10 p.m. Houston (Cole 12-5) at Cleveland (Salazar 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Friday’s games Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Detroit at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. National League Tuesday’s games Atlanta 11, Washington 8 Philadelphia 4, San Francisco 2 Pittsburgh 11, Cincinnati 4 St. Louis 2, Chicago Cubs 1 L.A. Dodgers 9, Colorado 4 Wednesday’s games Atlanta 5, Washington 4, 10 innings Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 1 L.A. Dodgers 5, Colorado 1 San Francisco 5, Philadelphia 1

GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 6-4 W-2 40-14 31-25 15 2 6-4 W-1 25-28 30-25 16.5 3.5 4-6 L-1 23-26 31-29 19.5 6.5 4-6 L-1 25-30 25-27 20.5 7.5 3-7 L-2 27-26 23-33 Chicago Cubs 2, St. Louis 0 Thursday’s games San Francisco (TBD) at Philadelphia (Arrieta 8-8), 1:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Lester 9-6) at St. Louis (Flaherty 4-6), 7:15 p.m. Cincinnati (DeSclafani 6-5) at Atlanta (Fried 114), 7:20 p.m. San Diego (Lucchesi 7-5) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 9-2), 10:10 p.m. Friday’s games Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m. San Francisco at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Washington at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Interleague Tuesday’s games Baltimore 8, San Diego 5 Arizona 4, N.Y. Yankees 2 Minnesota 2, Miami 1 N.Y. Mets 5, Chicago White Sox 2, 11 innings Oakland 3, Milwaukee 2, 10 innings Wednesday’s games N.Y. Yankees 7, Arizona 5 Minnesota 7, Miami 4 N.Y. Mets 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Milwaukee at Oakland, 10:07 p.m. Thursday’s games Minnesota (Pineda 7-5) at Miami (Yamamoto 4-2), 12:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 7-6) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 1-3), 2:10 p.m. Milwaukee (TBD) at Oakland (Mengden 5-2), 3:37 p.m. Friday’s game Chicago White Sox at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Baltimore Orioles - Optioned RHP Chandler Shepherd to Norfolk (IL). Chicago White Sox - Placed 3B Yoan Moncada on the 10-day IL. Cleveland Indians - Acquired RF Franmil Reyes, SP Logan Reyes, 3B Victor Nova, RF Yasiel Puig and SP Scott Moss. Activated RHP Danny Salazar from the 60-day IL. Designated SS Eric Stamets for assignment. Optioned LHP Logan Allen to Columbus (IL). Transferred RHP Carlos Carrasco and RHP Dan Otero from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL. Houston Astros - Acquired RHP Zack Greinke and cash considerations from the Arizona Diamondbacks for LF Seth Beer, SP J.B. Bukauskas, RP Corbin Martin and 3B Josh Rojas. Acquired RHP Aaron Sanchez, LF Cal Stevenson and RP Joe Biagini from the Toronto Blue Jays for RF Derek Fisher. Activated C Martin Maldonado. Recalled RHP Bryan Abreu from Corpus Christi (TL. Los Angeles Angels - Acquired C Max Stassi from the Houston Astros for RF Raider Uceta and RF Rainier Rivas. Activated C Jonathan Lucroy from the 10-day IL. Designated C Dustin Garneau for assignment. Minnesota Twins - Acquired RHP Sam Dyson from the San Francisco Giants for RF Jaylin Davis, SP Kai-Wei Teng and SP Prelander Berroa. Released RHP Carlos Torres. Sent 1B C.J. Cron on a rehab assignment to Fort Myers (FSL). New York Yankees - Placed RHP David Hale on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 28. Placed 1B Luke Voit on the 10-day IL. Recalled RHP Jonathan Holder and 2B Breyvic Valera from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Oakland Athletics - Acquired RHP Tanner Roark from the Cincinnati Reds for CF Jameson Hannah. Designated RHP Andrew Triggs for assignment. Outrighted RHP Brian Schlitter to Las Vegas (PCL). Placed CF Ramon Laureano and C Josh Phegley on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 29. Recalled LF Nick Martini and C Beau Taylor from Las Vegas (PCL). Seattle Mariners - Recalled RHP Gerson Bautista from Tacoma (PCL). Selected the contract of RHP Zac Grotz from Arkansas (TL). Tampa Bay Rays - Acquired 1B Jesus Aguilar from the Milwaukee Brewers for SP Jake Faria. Activated CF Kevin Kiermaier. Placed 2B Joey Wendle on the 10-day IL. Recalled LHP Brendan McKay and RHP Jose De Leon from Durham (IL). Texas Rangers - Acquired RHP Nate Jones, cash considerations and future considerations from the Chicago White Sox for SP Joseph Jarneski and SP Ray Castro, placed him on the 60-day IL. Optioned LHP Kolby Allard to Nashville (PCL). Recalled LHP Locke St. John from Nashville (PCL). Toronto Blue Jays - Claimed RHP Brock Stewart off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, optioned him to Buffalo (IL). Placed LHP Ryan Borucki on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 28. Selected the contract of LHP Buddy Boshers from Buffalo (IL). NATIONAL LEAGUE Arizona Diamondbacks - Acquired RHP Mike Leake and cash considerations from the Seattle Mariners for 2B Jose Caballero. Acquired RHP Zac Gallen from the Miami Marlins for SS Jazz Chisholm. Designated RHP Joey Krehbiel for assignment. Sent RHP Matt Andriese on a rehab assignment to AZL Diamondbacks (AZL). Transferred LF Blake Swihart from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL. Atlanta Braves - Acquired C John Ryan Murphy from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations. Acquired RHP Shane Greene from the Detroit Tigers for SP Joey Wentz and LF Travis Demeritte. Acquired RHP Mark Melancon from the San Francisco Giants for RP Dan Winkler and SP Tristan Beck. Acquired RHP Chris Martin from the Texas Rangers for RP Kolby Allard. Designated LHP Luiz Gohara for assignment. Sent RHP Jacob Webb on a rehab assignment to Gwinnett (IL). Chicago Cubs - Acquired CF Tony Kemp from the Houston Astros for C Martin Maldonado, activated him. Acquired RF Nicholas Castellanos from the Detroit Tigers for SP Alex Lange

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and SP Paul Richan. Acquired LHP Brad Wieck from the San Diego Padres for RP Carl Edwards Jr.. Activated RP David Phelps. Designated RHP Oscar De La Cruz for assignment. Optioned RHP Duane Underwood Jr. to Iowa (PCL). Cincinnati Reds - Acquired RHP Trevor Bauer from the Cleveland Indians. Activated RHP David Hernandez from the 10-day IL. Colorado Rockies - Acquired RHP Joe Harvey from the New York Yankees for SP Alfredo Garcia, optioned him to Albuquerque (PCL). Designated LHP Harrison Musgrave for assignment. Los Angeles Dodgers - Acquired LHP Adam Kolarek from the Tampa Bay Rays for RF Niko Hulsizer. Acquired 3B Jedd Gyorko, cash considerations and future considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals for RP Tony Cingrani and SP Jeffry Abreu. Activated RHP Dylan Floro from the 10-day IL. Optioned RHP Tony Gonsolin to Oklahoma City (PCL). Miami Marlins - Acquired RHP Ryne Stanek and RF Jesus Sanchez from the Tampa Bay Rays for RP Nick Anderson and RP Trevor Richards. Activated 3B Jon Berti from the 10-day IL. Optioned RF Jesus Sanchez to New Orleans (PCL). Recalled RHP Tyler Kinley from New Orleans (PCL). Milwaukee Brewers - Activated RHP Corbin Burnes from the 10-day IL, optioned him to San Antonio (PCL). Acquired LHP Drew Pomeranz and RP Ray Black from the San Francisco Giants for SS Mauricio Dubon. Optioned RHP Ray Black, RHP Jake Faria to San Antonio (PCL). Philadelphia Phillies - Acquired RHP Dan Straily from the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations. Acquired LF Corey Dickerson from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations and a player to be named later. Designated RF Dylan Cozens for assignment. San Diego Padres - Acquired CF Taylor Trammell from the from the Cincinnati Reds. Optioned LHP Robbie Erlin to El Paso (PCL). Recalled RHP Trey Wingenter from El Paso (PCL). San Francisco Giants - Acquired 2B Scooter Gennett and cash considerations from the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named later. Acquired LF Joe McCarthy from the Tampa Bay Rays for SP Jacob Lopez. Optioned SS Mauricio Dubon to Sacramento (PCL). Recalled RHP Dereck Rodriguez, RHP Jandel Gustave, and LHP Andrew Suarez from Sacramento (PCL). St. Louis Cardinals - Activated LHP Adalberto Mejia. Optioned RHP Daniel Ponce de Leon to Memphis (PCL). Washington Nationals - Acquired RHP Hunter Strickland and RP Roenis Elias from the Seattle Mariners for SP Aaron Fletcher, SP Elvis Alvarado and RP Taylor Guilbeau. Acquired RHP Daniel Hudson from the Toronto Blue Jays for SP Kyle Johnston. Designated RHP Javy Guerra and RHP Michael Blazek for assignment. Transferred LHP Jonny Venters from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.

FOOTBALL NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Baltimore Ravens - Signed LB Nicholas Grigsby. Waived WR Jordan Lasley. Buffalo Bills - Cut G Jeremiah Sirles. Cincinnati Bengals - Cut LB Chris Worley. Green Bay Packers - Acquired DE Markus Jones off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens. Activated DB Darnell Savage from the non-football illness list. Waived DB Javien Hamilton. Houston Texans - Activated DT Walter Palmore from the non-football injury list. Activated TE Kahale Warring from the non-football injury list. Indianapolis Colts - Cut LB Drew Lewis. Kansas City Chiefs - Signed DB Michael Hunter. Los Angeles Chargers - Named Liliana Perez cultural affairs director. Miami Dolphins - Activated TE Dwayne Allen from the physically unable to perform list. Waived P Stone Wilson. New England Patriots - Cut T Cole Croston. New Orleans Saints - Placed DB Chris Campbell on IR from waivers. New York Giants - Activated WR Alex Wesley from the physically unable to perform list. New York Jets - Activated DB Brandon Bryant from the physically unable to perform list. Cut LB Jeff Allison. Placed C Toa Lobendahn on IR from waivers.

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Virginia Fuchs announced herself to the boxing world at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, where she twice upset Marlen Esparza, a world champion. In 2017, Fuchs went 18-0. In 2018, she claimed a bronze medal at the world championships by attacking her flyweight opponents, on average, every four seconds during nine minutes of boxing. “That’s an engine!” said Billy Walsh, the head coach for the American team. “She’s a supreme athlete. We joke and call her Seabiscuit because she’s like a racehorse.” Fuchs, known as Ginny, is now the most established fighter from the United States at the Pan American Games this week. The same will most likely be true at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “Pretty much everybody’s looking at me to win gold,” said Fuchs, a 31-year-old Texan. Boxing, though, is the least of her battles. About 20 years ago, she learned she had severe obsessive-compulsive disorder. In January, Fuchs had a breakdown that sent her to inpatient treatment for the second time in her life. She spent a month at an OCD clinic in Houston. “I was like: I can’t function like this anymore,” she said. She grew so stuck in her cleaning rituals that she was training daily on three hours of sleep. One night, she said, she couldn’t stop at all and thought: “I’m out of control. I’m scared. I need serious help.” Elite athletes usually know how to solve their opponents. If they are taller and stronger, be quicker. If they are faster, be smarter. If they are tactically superior, be relentless. But what do you do when the most powerful opponent lies permanently within? By definition, OCD involves unwanted, recurring and distressing thoughts. In response, people often perform repetitive behaviors, or rituals, to alleviate the anxiety caused by the obsessions. “But the ritual only works very temporarily,” said Dr. Joyce Davidson, a psychiatrist and medical director at the Menninger Clinic in Houston. “The obsessions keep coming back so people get stuck in this vicious circle of obsessions and rituals. In many cases, it really snowballs.” OCD symptoms go well beyond superstitions or tics. “People with OCD are really tormented by their symptoms,” Davidson said. “It’s very disabling.” OCD takes many forms, and Fuchs’ obsessions and compulsions pertain to contamination and cross-contamination. “My mind is constantly thinking, ‘What did that touch?’” Fuchs said. For a boxer, being tormented by the thought of contamination is the ultimate paradox. Fighters are constantly exposed to opponents’ sweat, saliva and blood, and the rot of damp headgear and gloves. For Fuchs, however, boxing actually provides a respite. The sport requires such total and immediate focus, she said, that it’s the only setting where she can completely set aside the OCD. “In day-to-day things, I feel

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Virginia Fuchs (red) and Marlen Esparza (blue) during the flyweight bout of the women’s 2015 U.S. Olympic boxing team trials at Cannon Center.

like the OCD is more powerful than my regular mind,” she said, even though she knows it can be expensive, wasteful and infuriating to others. In January, Fuchs was driving to Walmart three times a day to buy cleaning supplies — at $85 a pop. She is still trying to pay off $23,000 that four weeks at the Houston OCD clinic cost her in February. “She’ll buy flip-flops, wear them for an hour, and throw them away,” said her mother, Peg, a former elementary schoolteacher. Her older sister, Helen, has found full packages of latex gloves and unopened Kleenex boxes in the trash at home. Kay Koroma, an assistant coach with the U.S. boxing team, opened the trunk of Fuchs’ car one day and found it filled with supplies that Fuchs said were unusable because they had touched something else. Before her breakdown, Fuchs’ No. 1 priority was cleaning nonstop. “It made no sense in my clear mind,” she said. “But in my OCD mind, it had to be done or I couldn’t move on with my day.” Instead of resting in her dorm room between training sessions at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Fuchs bleached all the soles of her shoes (high heels, sandals, trainers), tossed them in the washing machine and ran the machine empty between loads to wash the washer. Her preshower cleaning routine took at least an hour and required entire tubs of facial wipes. The shower itself ran three to four hours, and she depleted several large bottles of shower gel and at least one full bar of soap. Teeth cleaning took at least 30 minutes and as many as nine toothbrushes. Her dentist warned her that it could erode her enamel. “My OCD doesn’t care,” said Fuchs, a graduate of Louisiana State. “I would rather feel the clean feeling and brush the enamel off my teeth.” “I’ve ruined so many things,” she added. “I even put my hair straightener in the washing machine.” It’s made of metal. Her boxing teammates had clues about her OCD but didn’t immediately realize its severity. Claressa Shields, the twotime Olympic middleweight champion, noticed that when they did push-ups or crunches

in the ring, Fuchs put her hand in her sleeve, not on the canvas. Fuchs would stand on top of her shoes before stepping on the scale at weigh-ins. She never let her gloves or wraps hit the ground. If her mouthpiece fell on the floor, she would leave it there. Once, Koroma saw Fuchs with six bottles of Clorox. “How much clothes you got to wash?” he said he told her. “You got a lot of whites?” Another day at the gym, her teammate Mikaela Mayer put her shoe on Fuchs. “Ginny freaked all the way out,” Shields said. “She ran to a shower and we didn’t hear from Ginny for a couple hours.” Mayer, a 2016 Olympian and Fuchs’ best friend, noticed something was amiss the first time they shared a hotel room. Fuchs wouldn’t get out of the bathroom. “Within two hours, there was no toilet paper, all the towels are on the floor and dirty,” Mayer said. “She didn’t even shower and all the soap was gone. I was like, ‘Are you kidding me?’ I started to spy on her. I would watch her do these routines. I would bust in the door and be like, ‘What did I just see?’” What people don’t know, Mayer said, is that as soon as Fuchs leaves the gym, she remembers exactly where blood spattered, snot flew and precisely where an armpit touched her shoulder. “She uses her shower time scrubbing those parts of her body and remembering that,” Mayer said. Unlike other OCD cases, Fuchs’ cleaning rituals aren’t dictated by a fixed number of repetitions. “It’s a feeling,” she said. “I’m always searching for that perfect clean feeling.” Yet she is not a neat freak. Far from it, Mayer said, because Fuchs’ idea of clean is completely different. “To her, it’s not visual; it’s all about germs and contamination,” Mayer explained. “So you’ll walk into her room and there are clothes all over the floor, but it’s a ‘clean’ area.” Mayer and Koroma are really the only ones who see Fuchs struggle up-close, on a daily basis. When Koroma sees signs, he tries to keep Fuchs close and distract her with a movie, a walk or a video game. Sometimes, she would call crying in the middle of the night. “Usually I could talk her off the ledge,” he

said. But the night she broke down in January, he knew it was serious. He helped Fuchs pack and took her to the airport, and then he had to tell the team. “Everybody reached out to her, told her: ‘Yo, we got you. Everything’s cool,’” he said. Upon Fuchs’ return, her room had so many trigger points that she would often spend nights at Mayer’s home nearby, and still does. But Fuchs doesn’t always implement the changes she learned in treatment, like timing her showers and limiting her spending. “I can cuss her out because we’re best friends,” Mayer said. “But I really worry about her.” USA Boxing now has three psychologists working together to help Fuchs. One is at the Olympic Training Center. One travels with the boxing team. And one is an OCD specialist based in Colorado Springs she can see any time. Every week, Fuchs and the OCD specialist devise a plan, like planning to use only eight sponges per shower instead of 10, or breaking soap in half instead of using an entire bar in every shower. Fuchs reports her progress throughout the week. “Sometimes I’m able to be strong and do what we planned,” Fuchs said, but on bad days, her old habits return. Shields, the middleweight champion, remains optimistic that Fuchs will conquer OCD as she has conquered so many of her other opponents. “Ginny can definitely beat this OCD thing,” Shields said. “She wants to beat it. But just like you won in boxing, you got to get prepared. You got to take steps and make small goals,” she tells Fuchs, reminding her just how strong she is. In 2016, even though she beat Esparza at the trials, Fuchs didn’t make the Olympic team. Instead she went to Rio de Janeiro as a sparring partner. “After having all your dreams crushed for another four years, to come support us?” Shields said. “It meant the world to me. Maybe I’ll be that strong one day. Then she went 18-0? Come on! Nobody’s doing that. And she’s facing OCD? That’s amazing.” For Fuchs, it’s just life. “There is no cure,” she said. “It’s all about managing it. I’m a little better, but I have a long way to go.”

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The New York Rangers made a big salary-shedding move Wednesday by buying out defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk’s contract, multiple outlets reported. The 30-year-old had two years remaining on a four-year, $26.6 million extension he signed in July 2017. The buyout will save the Rangers $5.17 million this season, with $1.48 million counting against the salary cap, according to CapFriendly.com.

The cap hit balloons to more than $6 million in 2020-21, however. Shattenkirk, a first-round pick by Colorado in 2007 and an All-Star with St. Louis in 2015, tallied two goals (a career low) and 26 assists in 73 games in 2018-19. He has 349 points (75 goals, 274 assists) in 609 career games with the Avalanche, Blues, Washington Capitals and Rangers. –The Colorado Avalanche signed 21-year-old defenseman Samuel Girard to a sevenyear contract extension that

extends through the 2026-27 season. According to reports, the contract averages $5 million per season and has a total value of $35 million. Girard played in all 82 regular-season games for Colorado in 2018-19, extending his consecutive games streak to 150. He tallied 27 points (four goals, 23 assists) and finished sixth on the club in average ice time (19:53). –The New Jersey Devils resigned defenseman Will Butcher to a three-year, $11.2 million

contract. According to general manager Ray Shero, the 24-yearold Butcher will earn $3.5 million in 2019-20, $3.6 million in 2020-21 and $4.1 million in 2021-22. Butcher tallied four goals and 26 assists in 78 games last season, finishing second among New Jersey’s defensemen with 30 points. In 201718, he tallied 44 points (five goals, 39 assists) in 81 games and made the NHL All-Rookie Team.

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named to the AFL’s All-Time team. That narrative kept repeating itself, too. After the Dolphins lost to Dallas in the 1971 Super Bowl, Cowboys center Dave Manders said Buoniconti was, “5-10 and 220 pounds — what we call a reject in the Cowboys system.” Never mind Dallas built its blocking scheme around handling Buoniconti. Never mind he led the league’s top defense to the next two Super Bowls. Never mind he’d huddle with defensive coordinator Bill Arnsparger each Sunday and decide on the five

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regret, on a conference call after the deadline had passed. “I would say disappointed that I can’t add to what I already have, which I feel good and strong about,” he said. So even though Yankees’ decision-makers, including Cashman and principal owner Hal Steinbrenner, had publicly stated their desire to add to their pitching staff, they were left pinning their fate largely to hope: that the current crop can improve; that injured pitchers Luis Severino, Dellin Betances and Jonathan Loaisiga return from their injuries; and that their farm system, headlined by top pitching prospect Deivi Garcia, can help. Cashman said the Yankees had talked to all 30 teams, except the rival Boston Red Sox, about possible trades. He said the team had weighed the payroll and medical issues of every possible addition, and weighed the cost in prospects it would take to acquire them. Without specifying players, Cashman said that the Yankees simply didn’t think some would upgrade the team and that others who appeared available weren’t. The Yankees did not come close to making a trade. “The best play was we did nothing,” he said. “And we

schemes they’d run that day — their genius was their simplicity — and he was named the Dolphins’ Most Valuable Player three times in six years. Never mind all that, because eventually Buoniconti moved on to bigger mountains. Even on his day of football days, when his fellow Hall of Fame inductees spoke in Canton, Ohio, their life’s dreams come true, Buoniconti had other thoughts. “I wear the Super Bowl ring which is the only Super Bowl ring produced that says ‘Undefeated’ and ‘Perfect’ for the 1972 Dolphin season,” he said. “I’d trade this ring and all my individual accomplishments if one thing could happen in this lifetime. My son dreams that he walks. And, as a father, I would like

nothing more than to walk by his side.” Legacy is an overused word in sports, as if anyone with a good career leaves something everlasting. But even as news spread Wednesday of Buoniconti’s death, his legacy moved on. The Miami Project continued completing clinical trials approved by the Federal Drug Administration using special nervous system cells called Schwann cells to regenerate sensation and function to paralyzed people. It is combining that scientific idea with inter-cranial stimulation so the brain interacts with nerves down the body. The Project’s tests with hypothermia show 42% of the people who come paralyzed into an emergency room can

reduce the effects of it or walk out of the hospital on their own. “When people say, ‘When are we going to cure paralysis?,’ I say we’re doing so right now,” Marc Buoniconti often says. “There are paralyzed people walking because of the work being done.” He’s not one of them walking. Maybe he never will be. And now his father is gone, after battling dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, so there will be no Disney ending of them walking together as the credits roll. What a life Buoniconti led, though. What a legacy he left. He didn’t just walk a path few could. He bravely walked one nobody would want to be asked to go down.

did nothing for good reason because we felt that everything that was in front of me really was not obtainable based on the associated costs. “And that’s with understanding as a buyer you have to step up and overpay. But these were prices that I felt were making things way out of reach and way out of line.” In the weeks and days leading up to the trade deadline, the Yankees asked about a number of starting pitchers, including Marcus Stroman, Robbie Ray and Bauer, but the supply proved too limited and the asking prices too costly. Outfielder Clint Frazier and the Yankees’ top prospects, Estevan Florial and Garcia, came up often in rivals’ requests. And the Yankees needed a clear upgrade: a front-line starting pitcher who could eat up a lot of innings and guide them through the playoffs. The San Francisco Giants, in the thick of the National League wild-card race, traded some relievers but not Bumgarner, one of the best postseason pitchers. The Cleveland Indians did trade Bauer despite being in the thick of the AL Central race, to the Cincinnati Reds in a blockbuster three-way trade with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. But the return for Bauer was significant, including help for their lineup. And the Yankees ultimately

weren’t too enthused by Ray. The New York Mets, who turned into surprising deadline buyers, added Stroman, and held on to Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler, a pending free agent, to make a run at the playoffs after not receiving the offers they requested for their players. A Mets-Yankees deal was unlikely, though. The two teams have not made a significant trade since 2004, and the Mets believe the Yankees should pay an extra premium for their players. “This deadline felt different,” Cashman said. “The reasons for that are hard to explain, other than the fact that I’d say most everything was out of reach based on my dialogues. But we stayed at it and tried to see if the prices were going to change.” The Yankees remain a talented team. Although the Astros may have moved ahead in the eyes of World Series prognosticators, the Yankees have a large cushion in their division standings and have one of the best offenses and bullpens in the AL. The mere fact that Yankees have already weathered 24 players spending time on the injured list this season — several of them stars and some of them with multiple trips there — is a credit to their investment in scouting, analytics, player development and some top free agents. (Though there was

only bad news on that front as well: First baseman Luke Voit, who may need surgery for his sports hernia injury, and reliever David Hale joined the IL on Wednesday.) Still, the Yankees haven’t won a World Series title in a decade, and their pitching was a significant factor in their playoff exit last October. It was the motivation for sending a top prospect to Seattle for starter James Paxton, and spending $108 million on signing or re-signing starting pitchers CC Sabathia and J.A. Happ and relievers Zack Britton and Adam Ottavino. Masahiro Tanaka, Happ and Paxton have struggled; Sabathia is on the IL for the third time this year with a chronic knee injury; and Severino hasn’t thrown a pitch this season. Nor has Betances, who could help a bullpen whose top four relievers — Aroldis Chapman, Tommy Kahnle, Britton and Ottavino — are on pace to match or top their career highs in appearances in a season. The Yankees hope their two injured former All-Stars, Severino and Betances, return soon, for the final push for the playoffs. They will know in October if standing pat was the right move.

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Germantown’s Kaycee Hayes in action during Wednesday’s Columbia-Greene Summer Basketball League game against Saugerties Blue.

play Hudson at 7:30 p.m. and the Hunter-Chatham winner will meet Red Hook at 8:30 p.m. The league championship game will be played on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Final regular season standings: Hudson 8-0, Red Hook 6-2, Saugerties White 6-2, Hunter-Tannerville 4-4, Chatham 4-4, Catskill 3-5, Germantown 3-5, Saugerties Blue 2-6, Greenville 0-8.

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the second half. The league playoffs begin on Monday with Saugerties White playing Catskill at 5:30 p.m. and Hunter-Tannersville taking on Chatham at 6:30 p.m. The Saugertie White-Catskill winner will

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York. “I’m excited — I was praying we didn’t trade any of those guys that were being rumored about — Wheeler and Syndergaard — because I truly think we can have the best staff in all of baseball,” Stroman said Wednesday. “It’s already one of the best staffs in all of baseball and I hope to just come in and add to that.” He added: “It’s getting down to that point where it’s going to be fun, it’s going to be wild and we’re going to be right in the thick of things.” Suddenly, Syndergaard — who suggested on social media that he believed his time

with the Mets would be ending soon — was meeting with Van Wagenen and Mets chief operations officer Jeff Wilpon and receiving the message that the team intended to keep him. Wheeler said Wednesday that he was prepared to be dealt, especially since he will be a free agent in the offseason. But after the trade deadline passed, Wheeler was the latest player to receive word from Van Wagenen that he was safe and part of a rotation that manager Mickey Callaway and his bosses believe could help propel the Mets to a playoff berth. “I think it’s one of the best rotations in baseball,” Wheeler said, including Stroman in his assessment. “It has been for the past few years but with the addition of him, it only

gets better. Hopefully, we keep reeling off these wins and maybe make a push for it.” Stroman is slated to make his Mets debut on Saturday in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. But with him now in the rotation and the bullpen improving, Callaway said more good things are in store for the suddenly surging Mets. Callaway said the confidence inside the clubhouse never wavered, though he acknowledged the odds were against the team. Now that the Mets have started to string victories together, Van Wagenen’s vision has picked up steam, at least inside the organization. “We’re going to make a run at this thing,” Callaway said. “With this rotation, anything is possible.”

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Baker Mayfield letting leadership skills shine as Browns seek chemistry Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal

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Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.

Peterson shows why pro athletes need to be careful with their money Lee Schafer Star Tribune

MINNEAPOLIS — From the moment he arrived in Minnesota 12 years ago, former Vikings star Adrian Peterson was special. At times he made whichever National Football League team lined up to stop him look like the junior varsity. Peterson was paid like he was special, too. No NFL running back has made more for his play, reaching the neighborhood of $100 million. That’s what makes his apparent inability to make his loan payments, as alleged in a recent lawsuit, such a curious story. Sadly, though, stories of handsomely paid professional athletes outrunning their money are not rare. Reckless spending was a big part of “Broke,” a 2012 ESPN film on the financial problems of retired pros. Peterson famously entered his 30th birthday party riding on the back of a camel. Not sure what one of those costs, but walking in would have been free. But when stories of financial trouble surface, it’s fascinating how often the big issue is that one investment after another has burned to the waterline. I’ve been puzzling over this for years, since meeting a couple of financial advisers to athletes who once dropped by the small investment bank in Minneapolis where I then worked. They weren’t conventional investment advisers who happened to have money from a few athletes to manage. The athletes’ money was their business. Lots of businesses run on personal relationships, often by a referral, and that was certainly the case in this little niche. They didn’t talk mainstream, institutional notions of capital preservation. Yet they sure liked talking deals. Some corporate execs and wealthy entrepreneurs seem to think a little like this, too, piling into costly hedge funds and investing in startups in industries they don’t know. Like the athletes they enjoy being taken through a private door, not the one used by the public. Stock mutual funds, municipal bonds and real estate investment trusts aren’t meant for them. You can see a little of this in the story of retired basketball star Kevin Garnett. He’s the only Timberwolves player to ever be named the National Basketball Association’s most valuable player, and his career earnings swamped those of Adrian Peterson. The Garnett financial story has one wrinkle, and that’s how he had once been a supporter of financial advisor Charles Augustus Banks IV in a high-profile criminal proceeding. It was only after Banks got sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding former NBA star Tim Duncan that Garnett realized he might have a problem, too, as alleged in a lawsuit Garnett brought here against his Kentucky-based accountants. A San Antonio Express-News reporter saw Duncan say something to Garnett on a break at a Banks court hearing. Garnett claimed in his suit to be out $77 million, and the suit seems to have just been resolved. Yet the complaint, along with other court documents, provide a lot of rich details of how Banks allegedly operated. When Banks induced Tim

Duncan to put $7.5 million into something called Gameday Entertainment, Banks allegedly grabbed a $225,000 fee plus started collecting 20% of the money due Duncan in monthly payments. He then got Duncan to personally guarantee a $6 million line of credit. Duncan was supposed to get a fee for guaranteeing the loan, but Banks took that, too, as outlined in the complaint when the Securities and Exchange Commission banned Banks from the securities industry. The SEC pointed out that Banks owned a big piece of Gameday and served as its board chair. And without a deeper dive, it’s difficult to say exactly what all Banks steered his clients into. The complaint Garnett filed here in Minnesota listed a menagerie of ventures, including what appeared to be a tavern, vineyards, a wine magazine and the same cosmetics firm that also impaled Tim Duncan. And, as the complaint alleged, “most (if not all) of these investments are currently illiquid and valueless.” Banks had also created partnerships including a Terroir Hotel & Resort Fund II and a Terroir Winery Fund, as described by the SEC. Investment vehicles like these, even if properly run, seem to be part of the problem when rich people get separated from their money. What’s not to like about luxury resorts and vineyards? They sure seem like a lot of fun to own. Well, maybe. But to someone from Martin County, Minn., like me, a California vineyard looks like another form of capitalintensive farm operation, and thus a chance to lose a lot of money in a downturn. It’s easy to grasp the appeal to an adviser, though. The athletes likely would be much better off investing in Vanguard 500 Admiral shares, but index funds are boring and generate no fees. What’s worse is how athletes seem to become their advisers’ “partners” in deals. In the case of Garnett, he alleges that he put more than $57 million in a holding company called Hammer Holdings, owned 50-50 with Charles Banks. Banks only put in $2.5 million. Can you imagine your own financial advisor even pitching “going into business” together? It’s the athletes’ money the advisors were after, not their business judgement. And all of this gets worse with borrowed money. Banks wanted Duncan to borrow the money to put into Gameday, to earn more in interest on the investment than the money would cost to borrow. Staff at Duncan’s bank thought that was a terrible idea and said so. Then Banks found Duncan an easier bank to deal with. You can guess how this ended. How Adrian Peterson ended up burdened by loans isn’t clear. His attorney declined to discuss details as the story broke. He did note that Peterson’s story is “yet another situation of an athlete trusting the wrong people.” Deciding who to trust, as young athletes make it to the big leagues, can’t be easy. Plenty of people will be eager to help naive athletes with their money, so I hesitate to offer any more unsolicited advice — except for this. Start out by trusting no one.

BEREA, Ohio — Baker Mayfield seemed to be mildly offended by the question. The Browns quarterback was asked Wednesday whether he talked to his wide receivers after he yelled at them Saturday, when he shouted on the field as a play ended to “work the (bleeping) scramble drill, or instead just let it go. “I’m not a jackass,” Mayfield said following the sixth practice of training camp. No, he’s not. However, he is the unquestioned leader of the Browns, so he considered it his responsibility to sort everything out with superstar receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and other teammates. “You’ve got to talk through it,” Mayfield said. “Going to harp on it, then I’m going to talk to them. Those guys know that that’s a big part of our offense. “If we get lazy and we let things slide, we need to be overcommunicating right now. That’s what the good teams do. We’ve got to be on the same page.” Mayfield explained he believes Beckham appreciates being held accountable. “Absolutely, and I think there’s an appreciation from my end that he’s able to come communicate and talk through things,” Mayfield said. “Having that open relationship — obviously there’s a chain of command, what (coach) Freddie (Kitchens) says goes — but just being able to talk through things and see it from their perspective or mine is really good.” A year ago at this time, Mayfield didn’t have the authority to speak up. Tyrod Taylor was the starting quarterback. Mayfield was the rookie backup, even though he was also the No. 1 overall draft pick. “It would be kind of hard for the backup QB in training camp to be very vocal last year,” Mayfield, 24, said. “So this year is definitely a lot different.” In college, Mayfield became the fearless leader of the Oklahoma Sooners, so he’s comfortable in the role. In his first training camp under Kitchens, Mayfield is able

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during training camp at the Cleveland Browns Training Complex.

to be himself, to unleash his brash personality, because he sits atop the QB depth chart. “For (my teammates) to see the same guy every day and know what’s expected, they know I’m going to push them, they know I’m going to push myself,” Mayfield said. “So it’s nothing personal when it comes to getting after somebody, and I expect them to hold me accountable as well. And that’s the beauty of having guys that really want to win.” For the Browns to win this year like many outsiders expect, they’ll need to execute much better than they did Wednesday. Balls were on the ground throughout the session. Dropped passes, penalty flags, missed kicks and boneheaded decisions plagued the practice. They need to be smart. They need to have chemistry. “Chemistry’s definitely the issue now,” Mayfield said. “We’re getting on the same page. Being able to communicate was what we stressed on very early in the process, and now it’s being able to execute. Chemistry is a big part of it, but being able to talk through things and get as game-like in situations as possible to where we can realize how I need to throw the ball, where it needs to be thrown ... that’s what we’re stressing.” There’s no doubt Mayfield’s leadership is a crucial

factor in the quest for chemistry. “It’s important for everybody to make sure that I’m saying the same things and relaying the same messages that Freddie is, that our receivers coach is, and we’re all saying the same thing,” he explained. “Got to be on the same page. So that’s what some of these guys need to be hearing is the same voice of reason.” Mayfield entered the action in Week 3 after Taylor suffered a concussion and never looked back. He finished 6-7 as a starter and completed 63.8% of his passes for 3,725 yards and an NFL single-season rookie record 27 touchdowns with 14 interceptions with a rating of 93.7. Based on recent history, it’s not outlandish to believe Mayfield could put himself in the conversation for the NFL Most Valuable Player award in his second season. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won it last year in his second season. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was the favorite to win it during his second season in 2017 until he suffered a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament. “I’m worried about doing my stuff, but it’s obviously great to see guys like that have success early on,” Mayfield said. “It just kind of breaks the mold of having the rookie

learning process, and, those guys, they adapted quickly to it, and that puts the pressure on other guys. But at the same time, I’m still trying to do my own thing.” Mayfield said it’s “absolutely not” too much to ask of a QB to have that type of success in his second season. “There’s a reason why those guys were drafted that high,” Mayfield said of Wentz, a second overall selection, and Mahomes, a 10th overall choice. “I was drafted that high, and people know what to expect. And also, we know what we need to do to accomplish the results we need.” Mayfield can pinpoint what he needs to do to elevate the Browns coming off a 7-8-1 season. “Fewer turnovers, putting us in the best position to win more often, which means less negative plays,” he said. “Definitely less sacks than the first half of the year. “Commanding the offense and putting us in the best spot to win. More wins — individually, that’s the best goal I could have.” Mayfield recently was ranked 50th on NFL Network’s “The Top 100 Players of 2019.” Team success would inevitably lead to greater individual recognition. “It’s quite the honor, but it’s a long way to the top and we’ve got a long way to (go to) win,” Mayfield said. “That’s true.”

Vahe Gregorian: After energizing year off, Steve Spagnuolo is crucial to Chiefs’ Super Bowl hopes By Vahe Gregorian The Kansas City Star (TNS)

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — For years, one of the final rituals of Steve Spagnuolo’s offseason was a family trip around the Fourth of July to Avalon, N.J., known locally as “downtheshore” from where he met his wife, Maria, in Philadelphia. That last respite heralded the imminent arrival of football, part of a seasonal rhythm that had become hardwired into Spagnuolo after 36 years of coaching and immersion in the game since his teens. Grind that it is, the first part, training camp, had become his favorite part of the year ... and the essence of the job in many ways. So imagine how discombobulated he was at this time last year when NFL training camps opened and he was ... in Avalon, unemployed at 58 after being snubbed by the New York Giants following a stint as their interim head coach. The disconnection from coaching was somewhat by design, including turning down an unspecified assistant coaching offer. But there was some disorientation before it became the reset Spagnuolo was seeking and that effectively led coach Andy Reid to turn to him in February to resuscitate the abominable defense that sabotaged the Chiefs’ Super Bowl prospects last season. “You do feel a void, because you’re not at training camp ... But I tried to fill the void the right way,” he said Tuesday at Chiefs training camp at Missouri Western University. That meant “trying to do things that I wouldn’t normally have been able to do,” like spend more time with family and going to his 40th high school reunion in Massachusetts. Not to mention

what may or may not have been deepsea fishing expeditions so much as “being out there on the boat or whatever,” as he put it. He did go drop in on some camps, but it just wasn’t the same as the precious part he loves: “being around the guys and ... non-stop being around football 24/7.” That perhaps helps explain why Spagnuolo is crackling with energy here, so much so that he says he feels “like a little kid. That’s how I feel. I feel 12 again.” Smiling, he added, “Sometimes, I act 12.” And it’s why he’s proud to say that he’s wearing players out about the “little things.” Talk about 24/7 ... “They need that in their ears when they fall asleep at night,” he said, smiling. Contrasting somewhat with his more low-key predecessor, Bob Sutton, Spagnuolo is ever-animated and hands-on. He also is clearly resonating with players only a week after Reid offered a playful reminder of the challenge entailed in radical simultaneous changes of defensive staff, scheme and personnel. “In my mind, we’re all coming up for our seventh camp (in St. Joe),” Reid said, “and then I have to keep reminding myself that these guys don’t even know how to get up to the practice field.” When it was suggested to Spagnuolo that this makes for a lot of “new” under his jurisdiction, he acknowledged the challenges that come with that. The players, he said, will dictate to some degree how many packages and schemes can be employed by demonstrating that “they’re not thinking and they’re playing” without being tentative. Part of that capacity, though, will

hinge on his ability to teach and motivate, elements of his repertoire that figure to be sharpened after a year away from coaching that came just over a decade after what might be called the peak of his career. After eight seasons in various capacities under Reid in Philadelphia, where Spagnuolo also became a disciple of defensive guru Jim Johnson, Spagnuolo took over as defensive coordinator of the Giants and became one of the hottest commodities in coaching. In Super Bowl XLII, Spagnuolo choreographed a 17-14 clampdown of Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in what might seem like ancient history if they weren’t still the team to beat in the NFL. That Patriots team was 18-0 entering the Super Bowl and had scored a then-league record 589 points. That’s the stuff new defensive lineman Frank Clark might be pointing to when he calls Spagnuolo “a legendary coach.” Following another season with the Giants, Spagnuolo became head coach of the Rams but, alas, has had his share of struggles since. In his three seasons in St. Louis, the Rams were 10-38 and outscored 1,171 to 657 in the process. In five jobs with three organizations since, the only compelling statistic to his name is a Giants defensive unit that was second in the league in points allowed in 2016. So by the time the Giants bade him goodbye, Spagnuolo needed a fresh start more than he needed a job. “Challenging and rewarding,” he likes to call that time. Because of the gnawing ache of being separated from what he loves and the camaraderie, on one hand ... and the revitalization and new sense of purpose he feels on the other.

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ALL AMERICAN HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/06/2019. Office loc: Columbia County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 12 Church Street, Stuyvesant, NY 12173. Reg Agent: U.S. Corp. Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave., Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY HUGGATREE, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 06/25/2019. 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 to the LLC to Kristal Heinz, ESQ., P.O. Box 1331, Hudson, NY 12534. Purpose: To engage in any lawful activity ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY RPM2CO, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 06/26/2019. 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 to the LLC to Kristal Heinz, ESQ., P.O. Box 1331, Hudson, NY 12534. Purpose: To engage in any lawful activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the LLC is GRAPEVILLE AGENCY ASSOCIATES, LLC. The Articles of Organization of the LLC were filed with the New York Secretary of State, under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Law of the State of New York on December 7, 2018. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Greene County. The latest date on which the company may dissolve is December 5, 2018. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is P.O. Box 460, Greenville, New York, 12083.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: John VanValkenburg, Celia VanValkenburg, James VanValkenburg, Thomas VanValkenburg, Frank VanValkenburg, Edward VanValkenburg, Mary VanValkenburg, Elizabeth VanValkenburg, Kathleen Colwell Koch, and Helen Colwell being the maternal, and paternal aunts and uncles of Patricia A. Smegoski, deceased, if living, and if dead, his/her executors, administrators, or heirs at law; otherwise to the distributees of Patricia A. Smegoski, deceased, and other persons, if any there be, and whose names and addresses are unknown to Petitioner, and also to persons who are or make any claim whatsoever as executors or administrators, or any persons who may be deceased, and who, if living would have an interest in these proceedings derived through, or from any or all of the above-named persons or their distributees, devisees, and legatees, and which persons, if any there be, their names and domicile addresses are unknown to the Petitioner. A Petition having been duly filed by Jeffrey Gonda who is domiciled at 291 County Route 31, Hudson, New York 12534. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, Columbia County, at 401 Union Street, Hudson, New York, on September 16, 2019 at 9:30 o'clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the Estate of Patricia Smegoski, a/k/a Patricia A. Smegoski lately domiciled at 1 Whittier Way, Ghent, New York 12075, United States admitting to probate a Will dated April 15, 2009, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Patricia Smegoski deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that: Letters Testamentary issue to Jeffrey Fonda. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, July 22, 2019 HON. JONATHAN D. NICHOLS, Surrogate. /s/ Kimberly A. Jorgensen, Chief Clerk. Carl G. Whitbeck, Jr., Esq. Whitbeck Benedict & Smith LLP 436 Union Street, Hudson, New York 12534 518-828-9444 c w h i t beck@wbsllp.com Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.

JBunce Properties LLC Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 5/7/19. Off. in Greene Co. SSNY desig. as agt. of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, PO Box 171, Notice of Formation of Windham, NY 12496. KIM WOOD ARCHI- Purpose: any lawful TECT, PLLC. Articles activity. of Organization filed with NY Secy. of State Kings Mountain Holdon 07/09/2019. Office ing LLC. Arts. of Org. location: Columbia filed with SSNY on County. SSNY desig- 06/18/19. Off. Loc.: nated as agent of LLC Greene Co. SSNY deupon whom process sig. as agt. upon against it may be whom process may be served. SSNY shall served. SSNY shall mail process to: P. O. mail process to: The Box 215, Old Chat- LLC, 1393 Rte. 296, ham, NY 12136. No Jewett, NY 12444. registered agent. Pur- General Purposes. pose: Any lawful purMEDIA pose. Flint Law Firm MONDAY P.C., 75 Main Street, MARKETING LLC ArtiP. O. Box 363, Chat- cles of Org. filed NY ham, NY 12037, Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/12/19. Office in Co(518) 392-2555 lumbia Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC CITATION upon whom process File No.: 2019-138 S U R R O G A T E ' S may be served. SSNY COURT, COLUMBIA shall mail copy of process to The LLC 99 COUNTY

Wall ST #690 New NOTICE of formation York, NY 10005. Pur- of Snowflake Sister pose: Any lawful activ- LLC. On March 20 2019. Office location: ity. Greene County. United States Corporation Agents Inc. 7014 13th NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT Avenue, Suite 202, COUNTY OF COLUM- Brooklyn, NY 11228 is the Registered Agent. BIA JPMorgan Chase The address is 53 EvBank, National Asso- ergreen Lane, Maplecrest, NY 12454. The ciation, Plaintiff New York Secretary of AGAINST Josephine Oliveri; State is named as the Frederick Allen Jr. agent for service of a/k/a Frederick Allen; process. The purpose is to provide sports et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judg- education workshops. ment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Notice of Formation of June 12, 2019 I, the 48 St. Marks Place, undersigned Referee LLC. Arts. of Org. filed will sell at public auc- with NY Dept. of State tion at the Columbia on 7/23/18. Office loCounty Courthouse, cation: Greene County. Hudson, New York on NY Sec. of State desAugust 23, 2019 at ignated agent of the 11:00AM, premises LLC upon whom proknown as 49 Berkshire cess against it may be Road a/k/a Craryville- served, and shall mail Berkshire Road, Hills- process to PO Box dale, NY 12529. All 502, Grand Gorge, NY that certain plot piece 12434. Purpose: any or parcel of land, with lawful activity. the buildings and im- Notice of Formation of provements erected, 51 St. Marks Avenue, situate, lying and being LLC. Arts. of Org. filed in the Town of Tagh- with NY Dept. of State kanic, County of Co- on 7/23/18. Office lolumbia, State of NY, cation: Greene County. Section: 164. Block: 1 NY Sec. of State desLot: 66. Approximate ignated agent of the amount of judgment LLC upon whom pro$194,557.16 plus inter- cess against it may be est and costs. Premis- served, and shall mail es will be sold subject process to PO Box to provisions of filed 502, Grand Gorge, NY Judgment Index# 12434. Purpose: any 13345-18. lawful activity. Albert P. Kolakowski, Esq., Referee Notice of Formation of Shapiro, DiCaro & Ba- 637 Baltic Street, LLC. rak, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Attorney(s) for the NY Dept. of State on Plaintiff 7/23/18. Office loca175 Mile Crossing tion: Greene County. Boulevard NY Sec. of State desRochester, New York ignated agent of the 14624 LLC upon whom pro(877) 430-4792 cess against it may be Dated: July 9, 2019 served, and shall mail #97334 process to PO Box 502, Grand Gorge, NY 12434. Purpose: any NOTICE OF FORMA- lawful activity. TION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY NOTICE OF FORMACOMPANY (LLC) The TION OF LIMITED LIACOMPANY. name of the LLC is BILTY MCMANN PROPER- NAME: Windham MT TIES, LLC. The Arti- Real Estate Building Development. cles of Organization of and Main Street the LLC were filed with 5339 the New York Secre- Windham Ny, Greene tary of State, under County Ny is designatSSNY on Section 203 of the ed Limited Liability Law of 10/01/2018 agent of the State of New York LLC. General purpose on November 21, mailing address Po 2018. The purpose of box 311 Tannersville the LLC is to engage in Ny 12485. any lawful act or ac- Notice of Formation of tivity. The office of the Waterfall 13516, LLC. LLC is to be located in Arts. of Org. filed with Greene County. The NY Dept. of State on latest date on which 7/23/18. Office locathe company may dis- tion: Greene County. solve is November 8, NY Sec. of State des2118. The Secretary of ignated agent of the State is designated as LLC upon whom prothe agent of the LLC cess against it may be upon whom process served, and shall mail against the LLC may process to PO Box be served. The ad- 502, Grand Gorge, NY dress to which the 12434. Purpose: any Secretary of State shall lawful activity. mail a copy of any process against the LLC is New York State DeP.O. Box 460, Green- partment of Environmental Conservation ville, New York, 12083.

Notice of Complete Application Date: 07/26/2019 Applicant: Upper Rhoda Lake Association Inc Neal Klein PO Box 80 Copake, NY 12516-0080 Facility: UPPER RHODA POND UPPER RHODA POND COPAKE, NY 12516 Application ID: 4-1032-00033/00003 Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands Project is located: in COPAKE in COLUMBIA COUNTY Project Description: The Upper Rhoda Lake Association proposes to use a Weedoo AquaHarvester to cut and remove invasive and nuisance aquatic vegetation from a 750-ft. long x 250-ft. wide (4-acres) area in the northern portion of Upper Rhoda Pond, which is part of NYS Freshwater Wetland CO-7. The applicant will primarily target invasive European water chestnut, eurasian watermilfoil, and water lily species that are limiting recreational and navigational uses of the waterbody. All harvested vegetation will be transported to a specified containment area for drying, and disposed of at an approved upland location. Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person. State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed. SEQR Lead Agency None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.

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DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29) It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29. Availability For Public Comment Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 08/15/2019 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later. Contact Person EVAN H HOGAN NYSDEC 1130 N Westcott Rd Schenectady, NY 12306 (518) 357-2454 Notice of Formation of Living In The Hub Farm LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/25/19. Office location: Columbia SSNY desg. as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 8 Moonshadow Lane Hudson, New York, 12534. Any lawful purpose. TOWN OF NEW BALTIMORE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of New Baltimore will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, August 2 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 3809 County Route 51, Hannacroix, New York regarding appointment for the Summer Recreation Program and any other business that should come before the Town. By Order of the Town Board Barbara M. Finke Town Clerk

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Tanya Hall a/k/a Tanya M Hall; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 24, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Columbia County Courthouse, Hudson, New York on August 16, 2019 at 8:30AM, premises known as 11524 Route 22, Austerlitz, NY 12017. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Austerlitz, County of Columbia, State of NY, Section 88. Block 2 Lot 27. Approximate amount of judgment $186,374.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 12632-18. Craig M Crist, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: June 12, 2019 #97210 Untold Pacific LLC Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 7/23/19. Off. in Columbia Co. SSNY desig. as agt. of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 41 Purdy St, PO Box 367, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF GREENE JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST JEFFERY J. WOOD A/K/A JEFFREY J. WOOD, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered 5-1-2019 I, the Referee undersigned will sell at public auction at the Greene County Courthouse, 320 Main Street, Catskill, NY on 8-12-2019 at 9:30AM, premises known as 73 MOORES ROAD, CORNWALLVILLE, NY 12418. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Durham, County of Greene, and State of New York, Section: 48.00, Block: 4, Lot: 32. Approximate amount of judgment $125,220.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #1037/17. Monica Kenny-Keff, Esq., Referee Fein, Such & Crane, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103 Westbury, NY 11590 XCHNY174 63616 Notice of the formation of EvelynLee LLC. Articles of Incorporation filed with SSNY 4/09//2019. Location: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The Balance Sheet Inc 1100 Route 295 Po Box 148 East Chatham, NY 12060. Purpose: General purpose.

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518-828-1616 ext. 2411 Or send an email to: pdedrick@columbiagreenemedia.com NOTICE TO BIDDERS VILLAGE OF ATHENS The Village of Athens is accepting bids for lawn mowing and landscape services in public areas within the Village. Bids must cover the period of no later than September 1, 2019 through October 30, 2019. This job is to be bid under prevailing wage guidelines and worker's compensation coverage when applicable. Additional specifications are available at the Village Clerk's Office, 2 First Street in the Village of Athens, from 9:00A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Sealed bids will be accepted at the Village Clerk's Office up until 4:00P.M. August 12, 2019. The bids will be opened at the Village Board meeting by the Mayor on August 14, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in their entirety or in part, depending on whatever is demonstrated to be the best interest of the Village. Pursuant to Section 206 of the New York State Limited Liability Company law, FAIRE, LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State on 4/18/19, office location: 356 Warren St., Hudson, Columbia County. NY Sec. of State designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NY Sec. of State shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Paul A. Culler, 5508 Landmark Place, Fairfax, VA. 22032. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PICKENS IN THE PROBATE COURT Case #: 2017ES3900453 NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF: BLANCHE JULIA NICHOLOS (Decedent) GAIL DEMAR, Petitioner. -vsGloria Wilowski Demar, Edmond W i l o w s k i , Jennifer Wilowski, Phyllis Bridenbaugh, Linda Manoli, Jeanne Bifus aka Jeanne Wilowski, Respondents. DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 TIME: 10:30 A.M. PLACE: Pickens County Probate Court 222 McDaniel Avenue, Suite B-16, Pickens, SC 29671 PURPOSE OF HEARING: To formally appoint a Personal Representative for the Estate of Blanche Julia Nicholos. Executed this 31st day of July, 2019. s/Steven L. Alexander STEVEN L. ALEXANDER ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER P.O. BOX 618 PICKENS, SC 29671 (864)898-3208 Take Notice, that pursuant to an order of Hon. Lisa M. Fisher dated January 7, 2019 entered in an action pending in Greene County Supreme Court, “Mary Catherine Palmer vs. Eileen Prior” (Index #17-0729) for partition of real property located in Palenville, New York, as

described in a deed recorded in the Greene County Clerk’s Office at Liber 1084 of Deeds at Page 224 and more fully described below, each person not a party to the action who, at the date of the order, had a lien upon any undivided share or interest in the property,is hereby required to appear before David E. Woodin, Esq., as referee, at 285 Main Street, PO Box 433, Catskill, New York 12414 on or before August 9, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. to prove his or her lien and the true amount due or to become due to him or her by reason thereof. The description of said property is as follows: “All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Palenville, Town of Catskill, Greene County, New York, known, numbered and distinguished on a certain map entitled ‘Map of Lands of the Palenville Land Development Company, Saugerties, N.Y.’ and filed in the Office of the Clerk of said County of Greene, as Lot No. 10; which said Lot No. 10 is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly side of Malden Turnpike distant eighteen hundred and forty-six feet westerly from an iron pin sunk in the ground at the southeast corner of the tract of land heretofore conveyed by Maximo Poellath of Palenville Land Development Company by deed dated February

28, 1913, recorded November 24, 1913 in Liber 203 of deeds at page 378, as shown on said map, on a course of North 40 degrees 40' West, and running thence along the northerly side of said Malden Turnpike North 40 degrees 40' West 100 feet to the southeast corner of Lot No. 9, as shown on said map; thence northerly along the easterly bounds of said Lot No. 9 200 feet to the southwest corner of Lot No. 38 as shown on said map; thence easterly along the southerly bounds of said Lot 38, 100 feet to the northwest corner of Lot No. 11 as shown on said map, and thence southerly along the westerly bounds of said Lot No. 11, 200 feet to the place of beginning; reference being hereby made to said map for a more particular location of the lot of land hereby described. EXCEPTING and RESERVING the right of way, if any, over twenty feet and no more on the westerly side of said Lot No. 10 for its entire depth of 200 feet, running northerly from said Malden Turnpike as shown on said map for use as a part of the roadway. BEING THE SAME PREMISES described in a deed dated August 17, 1993 from Ethel Krauss to Richard R. Krauss, which deed was recorded in the Greene County Clerk’s Office on September 9, 1993 in Liber 800 of Deeds at Page 182.”

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DAKAR, Senegal -The tallest player in the NBA is wearing a snakeskin blazer that J.C. Penney made him specially for the draft. Normal clothes don’t fit Tacko Fall, who stands 7-foot-7, so this jacket is also his homecoming attire. After signing last week with the Boston Celtics, the 23-year-old Senegal native is back in Africa’s westernmost city for the first time in seven years. He cannot believe how much has changed - his hometown and his life. He used to own one pair of sandals in the seaside capital. He stitched them together when they broke. Fall landed this week in a polished new airport, drove through seemingly endless construction and now stands in Dakar’s $34 million, just-opened Museum of Black Civilizations. The NBA, which is launching the Basketball Africa League this year, is throwing a party here to unveil which countries will host the first games this fall. The winners: Senegal, Nigeria, Angola, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Rwanda. “Forty NBA players were either born in Africa or their parents were,” Adam Silver, the league’s commissioner,

declares onstage. “We’re just beginning here.” Fall claps. In a room full of basketball legends - including Chris Bosh and Dikembe Mutombo - he looks a foot taller than everyone. People taking selfies with him wrap their arms around the back of his legs. He is still not used to this attention. Especially when he’s tired. Sometimes, he would rather be in his hotel bed, winding down with anime on his PS4 console. (He watches Japanese shows with his Crunchyroll subscription.) But he appreciates the fans, the men who dress up as tacos at his games and yell, “It’s Tacko Tuesday!” - even though it isn’t Tuesday. “This past year, that’s when the hype machine really started for him,” says Bosh, a two-time NBA champion. “He’s obviously a tall gentleman. But it’s bigger than that, than just the sport. He’s a voice for Senegal. For these boys who want to be just like him.” Fall used to play soccer, Senegal’s favorite sport. Then a man who ran a Senegalese basketball academy spotted him seven years ago at a friend’s house. The friend had a basketball hoop and a ball - rarities in Dakar. Fall, 7-2 at age 16, would mess around on the

makeshift court. He had never actually played the game. But he had the height. So, he got his mother’s permission to move to the United States, attend high school - first in Texas, then in Florida - and train until he got into college. A video of a teenage opponent looking at Fall and shaking his head with resignation went viral. After Fall became the University of Central Florida’s star center, coaches across the country followed his rise. “Once he got into college, I started watching him,” New York Knicks Coach David Fizdale said. “I know [UCF coach] Johnny Dawkins very well, and Johnny told me, ‘I might have an NBA player here if he can keep on getting better. And the kid, to his credit, has just gotten better and better and better.” Sitting down in Dakar with The Washington Post, Fall said he hopes the NBA’s Africa expansion will boost other players like him - full of potential but lacking resources. The new training camps and courts springing up across the continent, he said, could make that ride less bumpy. (The interview has been edited for clarity.) Q: How does it feel to be home? A: It feels like I’m dreaming. I used to

dream about actually being home. Like in my house with my mom. I haven’t been back in seven years. I had school. Summer school. Workouts. There wasn’t much time. If I’d gone back, I’d have to go through that paperwork process again. It takes forever. I’d have to miss a lot of things. Now it’s like, ‘Man, I’m finally here.’ “ I got to eat my mom’s cooking. Okra and rice. Q: How often do you get to see your family? A: My mom came to the States only once. It was for my college senior night. I hadn’t seen her for six and a half years. It’s hard for them to come to the States because of paperwork. But now my brother lives here, and my mom just got permission to come back and forth for 10 years. Things are about to be different. I’m really excited about that. Q: On the topic of paperwork, have you been following the immigration conversation in the United States? A: I’m not much into politics. Everybody’s just so focused on politics. For me it’s easier for people to just get along. It would be great if everyone would just get along. Q: How do you feel about your fans dressing up as tacos?

A: I feel blessed to have that kind of impact on people’s lives. Considering where I came from. How much my life has changed. Being recognized that much means a lot to me. Q: Do you like tacos? A: I do like tacos. They’re not my favorite food, but I do like tacos. Beef tacos. Q: What do you want your fans to know about your hometown? A: Dakar is a beautiful city by the beach. The people here are so welcoming. It’s a different vibe. Everybody’s always smiling. Everybody greets everybody. Q: Is that how you relax while training? A: I’ve been living out of hotels for the past three or four months. I have a PS4, so I just put anime up on the screen. That’s my hobby. I don’t do much outside of basketball. Q: Are you dating anyone? A: Not at the moment. [Laughs.] If it happens, it happens. Q: How does it feel to sign with the Celtics? For me to come from where I came from and start basketball so late . . . it’s amazing. I hope people can see you can accomplish anything. Believe in yourself. Make it happen.

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Man is stunned by stepfather’s appearance I saw something shocking, and I need help. While working at my job at a hospital, I saw the man my mother is married to. He was there for an appointment. He did not see me, and I didn’t have the courage to DEAR ABBY approach him because he was dressed as a woman. There is no mistaking it was him. I don’t know how to even begin to handle this. He has always been wonderful, especially to my mom. I am afraid if I don’t tell her, she will find out and be destroyed, and if I do tell her, the same thing will happen. What do I do? Hurt And Confused

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Talk to your mother’s husband — who may be a cross-dresser or have gender identity issues — about the fact that you saw him and give him a chance to explain. Do not be surprised if he tells you your mother is aware that he dresses this way some of the time. My husband was previously married for five years and had been widowed shortly before we met. He and his late wife had matching tattoo wedding bands. They had agreed they’d both be cremated upon their demise and that eventually they would be “reunited” by combining their ashes after his death. My question is, what can we do to honor our marriage vows without removing the tattoo that will be respectful yet completely our own symbol of our vows? Secondly, I’m uncomfortable

with the combining of their ashes. I’m 48 years old, and he is 44, so we have the potential for many more years of marriage than they had, but I do not want to completely dismiss her memory. What should I do about this? Second Wife In The Midwest You could honor your wedding vows by wearing matching wedding rings. As for the “ashes” promise, talk to your husband about what his wishes currently are should he predecease you. He may have changed his mind about combining his ashes with hers — or not. If the two of you are together longer than he was with his first wife, his feelings on the subject may change. My son got married a little over a year ago. They have a new baby. They are heavily in debt. He works full time plus a job on Saturday. She could work as a substitute teacher but prefers to stay at home with the baby. I’m concerned about my son working so much. She brought indebtedness into this marriage. She agreed to work and now she doesn’t. It doesn’t seem fair to our boy. He’s very kind and has a sensitive heart. Should I say something? Concerned Mom

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Diet is a powerful tool for improving overall health, especially heart health. I believe it is underemphasized by most physicians. Changing from a meat-based diet to a mostly plant-based diet often prompts improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol and weight. Your results are better than most, but by no means unheard of. Why don’t physicians recommend it? I think it’s a combination of reasons. Some doctors don’t realize how powerful the effects of dietary change can be. A good deal of patients are highly resistant to making changes, so physicians are used to their dietary advice failing. It is not necessary to have a 100% vegan diet like yours to experience a benefit. It’s easier for

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Diet is a powerful tool for improving overall health I have a strong history of premature heart disease in my family, and I have been having some unpleasant side effects of blood pressure medicine. I decided to try a completely plantbased diet: grains, vegetables, legumes, fruit, seeds and nuts. After about a month on the new diet, my total cholesterol dropped 44 points to 159, and TO YOUR the other numbers went from GOOD HEALTH borderline to normal, as measured by my cardiologist. My blood pressure, which was often high in the mornings (typically 150+/90), was 118/68 this morning. I’ve only lost about 5 pounds in the past couple of months, and I’m probably still 8-10 pounds overweight. I am pleased with the results, but why didn’t any of my doctors recommend this?

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some people to make incremental changes. I am a healthy 73-year-old man who has always had a large prostate. Thirty years ago, my urologist described it more like the size of an orange rather than a walnut. Despite its size, it has never given me any problems. Despite not having symptoms, about 10 years ago I was prescribed finasteride at a dose of 5 milligrams, and Rapaflo to “try to keep it in check.” In 2018 I had an ultrasound done of my prostate, and it was measured at 185 grams. It was measured again recently and is now 232 grams. My PSA is always in the 3.2-3.5 range. At what point does a prostate get too large? Should I be concerned even without having any symptoms? To his credit, my urologist discussed my surgical options, along with the related side effects. I am reluctant to do anything if it’s not necessary. The normal prostate gland is about 20 grams, and only 4% of men will develop a prostate over 100 grams. Yours is well past that, though far short of the world record of 2,410 grams. It is striking that the size of the prostate does not well correlate with a man’s symptoms. Since you have no symptoms and a low PSA level (especially considering the size), there is no indication to do anything surgically. The risk of surgical complications is higher in men with very enlarged prostate glands, so I would certainly be cautious about considering surgery.

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Horoscope By Stella Wilder Born today, you have been endowed with tremendous abilities and a remarkable amount of self-awareness, and you can use these in tandem to reimagine and remake yourself in virtually any mold you choose. To say that you are a “chameleon” is surely an understatement; you approach life rather like an actor seeking out the most versatile roles — and you reinvent yourself again and again to suit the times, prevailing circumstances and your own everevolving desires. You know what you want, but what you want changes with almost clocklike regularity — and you know how to keep up with yourself and pursue new goals from one day to the next. You work hard — harder, perhaps, than any other individual born under your sign. You can be bold, brash and aggressive — and yet you can also be quite meek and mild, courteous and affectionate. You don’t insist on being always in the spotlight; you can give anyone who earns it a chance to shine — and enjoy doing so. Also born on this date are: James Baldwin, author; Myrna Loy, actress; Mary-Louise Parker, actress; Victoria Jackson, actress and comedian; Peter O’Toole, actor. 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. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You are likely to prove your own worst critic, and this can be dangerous if you begin to believe yourself. You’re doing some good work; keep it up! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You may enjoy praise today, but it’s not likely to mean much if you begin to believe you are incapable of error. Be real-

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(e.g., Best Picture Oscar winner for the year 1985. Answer: “Out of Africa.”) Freshman level 1. The ____ Desert is located in North Africa. 2. The ____ Sea lies between Africa and Asia. 3. Which large African city is abbreviated as JHB? Graduate level 4. The name of this African antelope is also the name of a car model. 5. Which country completely surrounds Lesotho? 6. The African Queen tries to destroy a German gunboat on this lake. PH.D. level 7. The Cullinan I diamond is popularly known by this name. 8. On March 21, 1960, a massacre in this South African town resulted in more than 50 dead. 9. Which country has the longest coastline on Africa’s mainland?

SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Sahara. 2. Red. 3. Johannesburg. 4. Impala. 5. South Africa. 6. Lake Victoria. 7. The Star of Africa. 8. Sharpeville. 9. Somalia. 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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6 Helena’s state: abbr. 7 Swine 8 Thirst quencher 9 In one’s __; senile 10 As neat as __ 11 Element whose symbol is Ne 12 Paquin or Faris 13 Split __ soup 18 Coloration 20 Energetic 23 Apiece 24 Bathroom features 25 In a __; sulking 26 Capital city in Asia 27 Baseball team 28 Mercantile owner 29 Conical abode 31 Bic products 32 Permit 34 Actress Tuesday 36 Candy store chain 37 Actor Gregory 39 Wishing you hadn’t done

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Non Sequitur

40 Public uprising 42 Martin & Charlie 43 737 and 747 45 Ill-mannered slobs 46 Merit; deserve 47 Cornflower’s color 48 Skirt opening

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49 Have the lead role 50 Wave movement 52 Golf course cry 53 Wildebeest 55 Likely 56 Take __ trade; begin one’s career

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