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ALBANY — A local physician faces up to 20 years behind bars for illegal distribution of opioids, health care fraud and obstruction of justice, state officials said Tuesday. Myra Mabry, 50, of Catskill, pleaded guilty Monday to the charges before U.S. District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino. Mabry also pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft, for which she faces a mandatory two-term sentence, according to the Drug Enforcement Agency. Mabry committed the offenses between 2015 and 2017, according

“She wrote numerous prescriptions for oxycodone, morphine and hydromorphone to third parties, for no legitimate medical purpose, and then instructed a coconspirator to fill those prescriptions by impersonating the named patients at pharmacies, knowing that health care benefit programs would pay the cost of the drugs.” — THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY Mabry has not worked for Greene County in a few years, County Administrator Shaun Groden said Wednesday.

to the DEA. Mabry is an obstetrician-gynecologist and had been employed by Greene County Family Planning.

“I believe her contract expired in late 2015 or early 2016,” he said. In her guilty plea, Mabry elaborated on the illegal activity, the DEA said. “She wrote numerous prescriptions for oxycodone, morphine and hydromorphone to third parties, for no legitimate medical purpose, and then instructed a co-conspirator to fill those prescriptions by impersonating the named patients at pharmacies, knowing that health care benefit programs would pay the cost of the drugs,” the DEA said. Mabry wrote prescriptions for See PRISON A2

Communities participate in National Night Out

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CATSKILL — Communities from coast to coast headed outdoors Tuesday for National Night Out, an event designed to bring first responders and other local groups together with the people they serve. Locally, a National Night Out event was held at Dutchman’s Landing, Catskill, and a similar program is coming to Hudson in a couple of

weeks. The events are organized by the Reach Center and the Child Advocacy Center, both under the auspices of the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties. “We are a dual-county program, so we are located in Columbia County and in Greene County, with multiple locations in both counties. Today we are doing National Night Out in Greene County and then on

Aug. 22, in Columbia County we will call it Community Night Out,” said Julianne Baumann, program director for the Reach Center. The goal of Tuesday’s event was to bring the community together and inform residents. “The purpose is to have the community interact with these programs to make them aware of the See NIGHT A2

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A youngster tries her hand at the dunk tank during National Night Out at Dutchman’s Landing.

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Windham Democratic candidates sue chairman By Sarah Trafton Columbia-Greene Media

WINDHAM — Two Democratic candidates are suing their party chairman, claiming he failed to file paperwork in a timely manner, resulting in a failure to get their names on the November ballot. Nick Bove, who is running for town supervisor on the Democratic and Independence party lines against Republican candidate Thomas Hoyt, and Natasha Shuster, who is running for one of two town council seats on the Democratic and Independence party lines against Republicans Steven Walker and Kurt Goettsche, are accusing Town Democratic Chairman Tom Poelker of undermining the election. Bove and Shuster, who were nominated at the Democratic caucus July 24, held a press conference to address

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Town supervisor candidate Nick Bove addresses community members about his concerns with Town Democratic Party Chairman Tom Poelker’s conduct during the recent caucus.

the issue at Windham Legal on Tuesday night. “This may happen in Saudi Arabia or

in other countries but it shouldn’t happen in Windham, New York,” Bove’s attorney Kevin Maldonado said.

Maldonado filed a lawsuit on behalf of Bove and Shuster on Tuesday. The suit names Poelker, Greene County Board of Elections and the state Board of Elections as defendants. In the petition, Maldonado alleges that Poelker did not want to hold a Democratic caucus. “It is not a coincidence that he held the caucus the day before the deadline,” Maldonado said Tuesday night. At the caucus, Bove and Shuster received a clear majority of support from voters, Bove said, although no formal vote count was taken. Poelker read a statement directed at Bove at the caucus and was prepared to read one for Shuster before he was interrupted by former Greene County legislator Lori Torgersen. See WINDHAM A2

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criminal exposure and keeping her medical license.” Mabry told her girlfriend to tell the grand jury that she was blackmailing Mabry by threatening to expose their romantic relationship to Mabry’s husband and employer if she did not provide her with prescriptions for the controlled substances. Mabry would pay her for the false testimony, according to court documents. The defendant’s girlfriend, who was not named, took a deal in exchange for her testimony against Mabry, according to court documents. In a call between Mabry and her girlfriend recorded by DEA agents, Mabry admitted to hatching the plan to try to fool

the grand jury, according to court papers. Mabry will be sentenced on Dec. 4 in Albany. No actions were filed against Mabry’s medical license Wednesday, an official with the public information office of the state Office of the Professions said. The case is under investigation by the DEA, with assistance from the state Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Wayne A. Myers.

is to share information. “This is a night out to raise awareness,” Seeley said. “Part of what we don’t do a good job at in Greene County, that we are trying to get better at, is communicating at all levels. Nothing is better than bringing everyone together in one location, in a park, and having an event and giving them good content.” Firefighters from the Catskill Fire Department brought one of the fire trucks for curious youngsters to check out. “We brought the truck down for the kids to look at and go through,” said Second Lt. Craig Rowell. “We want to show people what we do and maybe draw some interest from them in the future.” Now in its seventh year, the event typically draws a couple of hundred residents, and is always held at Dutchman’s Landing in Catskill. “We do this every year.

It’s part of a national movement, and it is to make people aware of the community and all of the services that are available,” said Roxane Carpenter, division director for children and family services at the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties. “We want everyone to see how all the different groups interact with the community.” Later in the evening, the Reach Center planned to honor retired Senior Investigator Pete Kusminsky for the work he did for the community while he was with the New York State Police. “He [Kusminsky] has been part of the Children’s Advocacy Center and the Reach Center team for many years. He has been very supportive,” Baumann said. “For years and years he has supported our program.” Kusminsky is now a candidate for Greene County sheriff.

Officer Dilann Chewens of the Catskill Police Department was on hand demonstrating the proper use of child car seats, and offering free seats to any family that needed them. “I am here promoting the car seat program that we do,” Chewens said. “I am a certified car-seat inspector with New York state. I can inspect a car seat, and if they need a car seat I can refer them to come back at a later time and I can get them one.” Chewens said free car seats are available to anyone who needs one. The program is funded through a grant and is available at many local police departments. Eileen West of Cornell Cooperative Extension staffed a table and shared information about her organization’s nutrition education program. “We want to inform people about our programs and also have a little bit of fun today,” West said.

to do with. I had nothing to do with the caucus or filing. Those claims are totally fictitious.” Paperwork from the caucus was due at the Greene County Board of Elections Office on July 25, Greene County Democratic Chairwoman Carolyn Riggs said Wednesday. State election law allows the paperwork postmarked on July 25 to be accepted if it is received within two business days, Riggs said. “I reached out to Mr. Poelker on Thursday to make sure we received the paperwork by the end of business,” Riggs said. “After multiple attempts, I received no reply.” Bove and Shuster met with Poelker on July 25 and Poelker assured them the paperwork would be filed, according to the petition. Poelker mailed the paperwork on Saturday and it was received on July 30, Maldonado said. Poelker faulted Shuster for the late paperwork. “I called Natasha Shuster, congratulating her, with very specific and clear directions to execute an affidavit of acceptance, signed, notarized and returned to me in a timely fashion for inclusion with other documents to be conveyed to the county Board of Elections,” Poelker said. “Unfortunately, this acceptance letter was never returned to me as directed to include in proper form with other paperwork, as New York State Board of Election Law requires. As a result, the filing was deemed late.” Maldonado countered that Poelker failed to fulfill his responsibilities as chairman. “We saw the chairman and secretary put their hands on a Bible and swear to adhere to their constitutional responsibilities,” Maldonado

said. “What he did was outright fraud.” The issue at hand is not political, Maldonado said. “Party doesn’t matter,” he said. “Democracy matters and the fact that democracy is being stomped on.” Resident Chris Brower agreed. “I don’t care who in this community loves Nick or who hates Nick,” he said. “I just want everybody to have a choice. If we wanted to have tsars and communism, we wouldn’t have choice.” Resident Robert Janiszewski asked what recourse the public had. “One of the burdens of the positions is to deliver by that date,” he said. “The law is what it is and he did not comply with the law. Is there not a way to remove this moron?” The Democratic committee has to vote to oust Poelker, Bove said. Bove encouraged the public to call the county Board of Elections. Resident Anita Buyers said Poelker made his position on Bove clear to her in a confrontation after the caucus. “What Tom said to me was, ‘If you’re for him, then you’re not for me,’ while pointing at Nick’s store,” Buyers said. Margot Sheridan said she has known Poelker since she was a child. “It is shocking and dismaying to me since we have two great candidates,” Sheridan said. Bove has been dismayed by local politics for years, he

said. He felt he needed to run as a Republican to have a say. “I wanted to have a say in town politics,” Bove said. “It didn’t matter to me whether I had an ‘R’ or a ‘D’ next to my name.” Shuster said she thinks change is long overdue. “Windham needs to be a two-party town,” she said. “This has gone on too long and it takes people making a difference.” The candidates said they are hopeful that the lawsuit will lead to a hearing and that the hearing will be successful, resulting in their names added to the ballot. Bove suggested the community request the committee members involved step down. Rena Liggio-Sweeney, who serves on Ashland’s Democratic committee, agreed with that approach. “After all is said and done, [Poelker] needs to be removed,” she said.

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opioids as part of a scheme with her girlfriend, a former heroin addict, the DEA said. Mabry issued 51 prescriptions for oxycodone between May 20, 2015 and Jan. 30, 2017. The prescriptions were filled by pharmacies at the Price Chopper pharmacy in Catskill under the names of Mabry’s patients, the DEA said. Mabry also admitted to attempting to obstruct the investigation, according to the DEA. Mabry took part in the

scheme with her girlfriend, whom Mabry convinced to lie to a federal grand jury as part of a cover-up so Mabry would not lose her medical license, according to court papers. “[She instructed] a coconspirator to falsely testify before a federal grand jury that she (Mabry) was the subject of extortion,” according to the DEA. “As Mabry admitted in her guilty plea, she was not the subject of an extortionate scheme, and was a willing member of the conspiracy to distribute opioids for no legitimate medical purpose. Mabry further admitted that she had agreed to pay her co-conspirator for false testimony in the hope of minimizing her

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services that are available and then also, when there is an emergency, such as a fire or domestic violence, it’s nice when you recognize a face and know about the program. It brings everyone together in a non-emergent situation so if there is an emergency or a crisis, you know the people that are going to respond.” A family-friendly event, National Night Out drew police officers, firefighters, emergency services, health care programs, social service agencies and others to share information with visitors. Everything was free, from the program giveaways and raffle tickets to the popcorn, hot dogs and ice cream sundaes, all donated by local merchants. Catskill Viilage President Vincent Seeley said the goal

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Maldonado alleges in the petition that these statements were prepared at secret meetings with downstate Democrats and possibly local Republicans in an attempt to slander Bove and Shuster. Maldonado said he is pursuing a separate slander lawsuit on Bove’s behalf. Poelker said he was asking questions as part of the vetting process. “In the process of a political caucus with simple vetting of a potential candidate for town supervisor, a simple yes or no question to respond to considerable chatter in the community about a candidate, was read and answered no just prior to the ensuing eruption of innuendo and such,” Poelker said in a statement Wednesday. Democratic Greene County Legislator Larry Gardner of Hunter had direct knowledge of Poelker’s reluctance to hold a caucus and of the alleged secret meeting to prepare the statements to read at the caucus, according to the petition. Gardner denied the allegations Wednesday. “That’s fiction,” he said. “I was on no conference call,” he said in response to Maldonado’s first claim that “Larry Gardner had a conference call with people believed to be associated with the statewide Democratic committee, wherein a shouting match ensued on Poelker’s obligation to holding a caucus.” Gardner also denied involvement with the alleged secret meeting. “That is also fiction,” Gardner said. “I wasn’t at the meeting. I’m being brought into something I had nothing

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CALENDAR Thursday, Aug. 8 n Coxsackie Village workshop meeting 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 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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p.m.; Public Hearing Subdivision Menealos/Rinaldi 7:10 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

Jury: Stockport man found not guilty of rape By Amanda Purcell

of accuser] and the Columbia County DA’s office have put an innocent man through hell. “I am so happy today on behalf of him and his family, but, make no mistake, what they have done has taken a toll, not only on him but on his family and especially his girls,” Coleman added. Barmen maintained his innocence, testifying the sex between him and the woman was consensual. “As always, we respect the jury’s verdict,” Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka said. “They worked long and hard on a very difficult case, and we’re grateful for that. But we’re especially grateful for our witness’s courage and patience.” This was the third trial for Barmen. Two mistrials were declared in November and March, when separate juries were unable to reach a verdict. The first jury was split, 6-6. Coleman, of Albany, represented Barmen in the second and third trials.

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HUDSON — After two mistrials, a Columbia County jury acquitted a Stockport man of rape in his third trial. Jeffrey Barmen, 44, was accused of forcing a woman he knows to have sexual intercourse in March in the town of Kinderhook. He pleaded not guilty to first-degree rape, a class B felony, at his arraignment March 20, 2018 after his indictment by a Columbia County grand jury. The 12-person jury deliberated Friday and Monday after requesting several read backs of testimony by the court stenographer, who kept a written account of the trial. The trial began July 29. The jury reached a verdict around 11 a.m. Tuesday. “It’s about time,” Barmen’s defense attorney, Cheryl Coleman, said outside of court after the verdict was read. “For the last several years [name

Attorney Anthony Pastel, of Catskill, represented Barmen in the first trial. “I wholly believe that to be the correct and just verdict,” Pastel said Tuesday. Barmen is facing several criminal contempt charges in county court after he allegedly made contact with the witness in the trial. As part of the latest contempt charge, Barmen allegedly made “harassing statements towards the victim” in Columbia County Court on Jan. 11, according to court documents. Details of what Barmen said were not included in the public court file kept at city court. Barmen also was charged with violating the order of protection four other times in 2018. Barmen allegedly committed the violations May 19 and May 28, and twice May 2, in Kinderhook, according to court documents. The orders of protection were issued March 19 and May 14, according to court

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documents. He was indicted July 9, 2018, on two counts of first-degree criminal contempt and two counts of second-degree criminal contempt. A trial for the contempt charges against Barmen is scheduled for March 9, 2020. “The indictments alleging defendant Barmen’s contempt,

severed from the rape trial, will proceed in the coming months,” Czajka said. 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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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 n Athens Town Board regular meeting

and informational meeting on solar 6:45 p.m. at Athens Volunteer Fire Department, Third Street, 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

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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. 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

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STATE POLICE n Jayson W. Stroud, 44, of Coxsackie, was arrested at 6:45 p.m. July 31 in Coxsackie and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Carissa M. Saulpaugh, 41, of Coxsackie, was arrested at 6:45 p.m. July 31 in Coxsackie and charged with seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. She was issued an appearance ticket. n Joseph E. Heisinger, 32, of Windham, was arrested at 2:10 p.m. August 1 in Cairo and charged with fourth-degree conspiracy, a class E felony, and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class B felony. He was held in lieu of $10,000 cash bail. n Shawn C. Coon, 37, of Catskill, was arrested at 8:26 p.m. Aug. 1 in Catskill and charged with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and aggravated DWI with a child, both class E felonies; operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, an unclassified misdemeanor; and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child, both class A misdemeanors. He was released on his own recognizance. n Brenden J. Hedding, 26, of Chester, was arrested at 9 p.m. Aug. 1 in New Baltimore and charged with seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; and driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle

while impaired by drugs, both unclassified misdemeanors. He was held in lieu of $100 bail bond. n Michael J. Ryan, 59, of Farmingdale, was arrested at 10:56 p.m. Aug. 1 in Windham and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a bloodalcohol content greater than 0.08% and driving while intoxicated, both unclassified misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Richard V. Myer, 28, of Round Top, was arrested at 9:01 p.m. Aug. 2 in Cairo and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor, and seconddegree harassment, a violation. He was released on his own recognizance. n Danielle N. Judware, 22, of Palenville, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Aug. 3 in Catskill and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08% and driving while intoxicated, both unclassified misdemeanors. She was released to a third party. n Matthew G. Pascuzzi, 37, of Athens, was arrested at 6:20

p.m. Aug. 2 in New Baltimore and charged with seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Shawn C. Coon, 37, of Athens, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. Aug. 2 in Athens and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor. His arrestee status is unknown. n Zachary B. Gallo, 34, of Catskill, was arrested at 11:24 p.m. Aug. 2 in Catskill and charged with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a class E felony; driving while intoxicated with two previous convictions within 10 years, a class D felony; and operating a vehicle without an interlock device, a class A misdemeanor. His arrestee status is unknown. n Gerald F. Bowers, 74, of Cairo, was arrested at 8:15 p.m. Aug. 2 in Cairo and charged with reckless endangerment, a class B

misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Robert J. Melino, 61, of Hudson, was arrested at 7:29 p.m. Aug. 3 in Greenport and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a bloodalcohol content greater than 0.08% and driving while intoxicated, both unclassified

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What Toni Morrison said about Trump supporters and fears of the ‘collapse of white privilege’ By Eugene Scott

Another barometer of local growth It doesn’t take a financial expert to tell us that business growth means economic growth. So, as Greene and Columbia counties foster retail development in 2019, it makes sense that sales tax collections are growing along with it, and that bodes well for the local economy. In Greene County, the sales tax percentage collection increase grew from the previous year. For the first half of 2019 compared to 2018, sales tax collections rose 4.9%; from 2018 to 2017 it grew 3.4%. The state is trending toward slower growth, but Greene County’s

figures are rising. In Columbia County, the rate continues to grow year to year, though growth has slowed moderately. The growth rate from first half 2019 to first half 2018 was 5.3%, while last year that figure was 7.7% compared to the same time period in 2017. Greene County is experiencing an expansion in the retail business community and that is having a healthy impact on sales tax growth. In addition to the new businesses, existing businesses are expanding. Sales tax collection reflects the ability of both counties to attract visitors who will

spend money on consumer goods, whether it is food, lodging or simply a stop for gasoline at the convenience store. The increases are showing up in the summer and autumn tourist seasons, where they are anticipated. But there is a glimmer in the off-seasons. And winter draws thousands to local ski resorts. Compare the increase in consumer spending to increased sales tax collection and combine them with the low unemployment rates. It means visitors are earning money and are arriving in Columbia and Greene counties willing to spend it.

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Markets are still trying to absorb the impact of President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war with China - and Beijing’s inevitable retaliation. Angry that China failed to deliver the increased agricultural purchases which, he claims, it promised earlier this year, Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on $300 billion in Chinese consumer goods to take effect Sept. 1. In response, China announced it would cut off U.S. farm imports and allowed its currency to drift lower - to which the Trump administration responded by officially branding the country a “currency manipulator” for the first time in a quarter-century.Partly because of the impact of tariffs, China has fallen from No. 1 to No. 3 on the list of top U.S. trading partners, and from the Iowa soybean fields to the canyons of Wall Street, people fret about the consequences of what seems like a lasting rupture in trade relations. No mistake about it: This situation threatens economic growth both in the United States and the world, because of the direct impact of higher prices on U.S. consumer spending, and the indirect impact of the uncertainty that the U.S.-China conflict is sowing among investors. It’s important not to exaggerate these effects: A 10 percent tax on $300 billion worth of imports amounts to a $30 billion hit to a $21 trillion economy; there were and are plenty of other threats to growth already, including China’s own internal economic problems. China quickly intervened Tuesday to stop its currency from declining too rapidly precisely because it could not afford an uncontrolled devalua-

tion and the capital flight that might breed. And, as we have said before, some short-run uncertainty - even short-run economic pain - might be a price worth paying to negotiate China into a more sustainable economic relationship, one that did not involve so much protectionism and intellectual property theft on Beijing’s part. Still, the risks are real, and Trump’s approach inspires no confidence that he has some strategic objective in mind, as opposed to the continuation of conflict with China for its own sake. We don’t expect the president to announce his negotiating goals in advance. He should, however, base policy on objective economics, not a general anti-China animus. In that respect, his administration’s mostly symbolic decision to brand China a currency manipulator was anything but reassuring: The fact is that, until Monday’s brief deviation, China had been propping up its currency to avoid capital flight, which had the effect of making U.S. exports more competitive. Also misguided is the president’s fixation on the bilateral trade-deficit number, of which his emphasis on guaranteed soybean sales is a symptom. What matters are fair rules of the game, not predetermined outcomes. To the extent he’s asking China for the former, Trump’s position will gain legitimacy in both the United States and abroad. Trade talks resume in early September, but there is a real prospect of a conflict that lasts through the election year. Americans, and U.S. allies abroad, would be much more likely to follow Trump’s lead if he gave some indication he knew where he was going. There is no virtue in conflict for conflict’s sake.

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Nobel laureate Toni Morrison won global acclaim for her ability to tell the story of the black American experience — and specifically the damaging effects of racism — when few authors with national platforms were addressing the issue. Her death on Monday at 88 coincided with national conversations about the role President Donald Trump has played in stoking white nationalism. Many fans of Morrison are reflecting on her words criticizing the consuming nature of dismantling racism. Shortly after the 2016 presidential election, Morrison wrote “Making America White Again,” an essay for the New Yorker about the cultural anxiety that she said motivated most of the white Americans who voted for Trump. She wrote: “So scary are the consequences of a collapse of white privilege that many Americans have flocked to a political platform that supports and translates violence against the defenseless as strength. These people are not so much angry as terrified, with the kind of terror that makes knees tremble. “On Election Day, how eagerly so many white voters — both the poorly educated and the well educated — embraced the shame and fear sowed by Donald Trump. The candidate whose company has been sued by the Justice Department for not renting apartments to black people. The candidate who

questioned whether Barack Obama was born in the United States, and who seemed to condone the beating of a Black Lives Matter protester at a campaign rally. The candidate who kept black workers off the floors of his casinos. The candidate who is beloved by David Duke and endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan.” The “terror” that Morrison mentioned when describing some Trump supporters has revealed itself in recent days following a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, where police believe the suspect probably posted an online rant using language that mirrors rhetoric used by President Donald Trump. The posting is still under investigation. Fear led many voters to choose a president whose vision of America resembled the days of decades past — a period that Morrison often featured in her work. While largely known for her fiction, Morrison was not afraid to wade into the very real world of national politics. She made headlines for referring to President Bill Clinton as “the first black president” because of how his political enemies treated him during his impeachment. She told Time magazine in 2008: “People misunderstood that phrase. I was deploring the way in which President Clinton was being treated, vis-à-vis the sex scandal that was surrounding him. I said he was being treated like a black on the street, already guilty, already a perp.

I have no idea what his real instincts are, in terms of race.” That year, she endorsed then-Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., who four years later presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Morrison, who often wrote about just how cruel America had been to its black citizens, spoke of a newfound affection for the United States with the election of Obama, the country’s first black president. “I felt very powerfully patriotic when I went to the inauguration of Barack Obama,” she told the Guardian. “I felt like a kid. The Marines and the flag, which I never look at — all of a sudden it looked . . . nice. Worthy. It only lasted a couple of hours. But I was amazed, that music that I really don’t like ‘God Bless America’ is a dumb song; I mean it’s not beautiful. But I really felt that, for that little moment.” One of Morrison’s most quoted statements comes from a 1975 speech at Portland State University. “The real enemy is, and to know the function, the very serious function of racism, which is distraction,” she said. “It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining over and over again, your reason for being.” “None of that is necessary,” she added. “There will always be one more thing.” Eugene Scott writes about identity politics for The Fix. He was previously a breaking news reporter at CNN Politics.

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Seriously flawed action To the editor: I wish to comment on the legislation signed into law by Governor Cuomo on July 31 prohibits school district personnel from carrying weapons on school grounds. The law exempts law enforcement officers, security guards and school resource officers. This law took effect immediately upon being signed. This law is very seriously flawed as it removes the most effective way to countering a mass shooting in our schools. Common sense dictates that immediate direct

confrontation of the shooter by a trained armed person present in the classroom can best thwart the incident from developing as planned and to minimize casualties if any. The armed person here is also engaging in an act of self defense. Time here plays a critical role in allowing the shooter to advance his plan. Reliance on those law enforcement officers exempted from the law prohibitions means that a direct confrontation by them of the shooter cannot occur until after they receive notification of

the ongoing incident, travel to the scene, wait for backup if so required and may become a casualty themselves. Even if the time delays mentioned above are only one minute, consider that the shooter using a semiautomatic pistol (with spare magazines) can fire up to 50 aimed shots in that time. This law must be repealed now. The list of school staff, faculty and students murdered in their schools cannot be allowed to grow any longer. VINCENT WALLACE HUDSON

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Sister Monica Murphy, CSJ Latham-Sister Monica Murphy, CSJ (Sister Sean Marie), 77, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 5, 2019, as a result of an automobile accident in the town of Schroon, Essex County. She had been a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for the past 58 years. Sister Monica was born in Hudson, NY, on April 8, 1942, daughter of the late James and Kathryn Fitzpatrick Murphy. After graduating from St. Mary’s Academy, Hudson, she entered the novitiate of the Sisters of St. Joseph on March 20, 1961 and professed final vows on August 6, 1968. Sister Monica received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from The College of Saint Rose, a master’s degree in mathematics education from Duke University and a second master’s degree in counseling from The College of Saint Rose. For 53 years, she served as teacher, counselor and campus minister in schools of the Albany Diocese, including St. Mary’s High School, Hoosick Falls; Bishop Scully High School, Amsterdam; Notre Dame-Bishop High School, Schenectady; and Catholic Central High School, Troy, where she ministered for 33 years. For 14 summers, Sister Monica was assistant director of Camp Scully, an Albany Diocesan camp for children on Snyder’s Lake. In 1988, she began what would be a 31-year career as director of Pyramid Life Center, a place of hospitality for vacation, workshops and retreats. Under Sister Monica’s brilliant and creative direction, Pyramid’s stunning natural beauty was enhanced by workshops in such areas as spirituality, writing, peacemaking and the environment, along with ample opportunities for outdoor physical activities to become a much sought-after place for individuals, families and groups. Sister Monica was guided by a very simple but strongly held principle: she put herself in

God’s hands and lived to serve others. She breathed generosity and exuded dedication, vitality and faith. Sister Monica’s ministry and her relationships were marked by an attentive presence to each individual, an unconditional respect for all God’s people, and a work ethic marked by productivity, reliability and fun! Her prayer manifested its fruits through loving and repeated acts of kindness, goodness and compassion. Sister Monica was a spring of life-giving energy and hope to all who knew her, and her memory will live on for years to come. Sister Monica is survived by her beloved sister, Sister Maureen Murphy, CSJ; her nephews and nieces: Michael Day, Patrick Day, Dr. James Witko, Patricia Day, Joanne Bartolotta, William Day and Kathryn Day; many dear friends; and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet with special mention of Sister Lynn Levo and Sister Jackie Power with whom Sister Monica lived. In addition to her parents, Sister Monica was predeceased by her dear sisters, Eileen Witko and Kathryn Day, and her nephew, Martin Day. In keeping with Sister Monica’s wishes for a green burial, her interment will take place on Friday, August 9, at 3:00 p.m. in the cemetery on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Provincial House in Latham. There will be calling hours in the chapel of the Provincial House following the burial on Friday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Sister Monica’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 10, at 9:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Provincial House. Contributions in Sister Monica’s memory may be made to the Development Office of the Sisters of St. Joseph, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110. Please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com.

FedEx Ends Amazon’s U.S. Ground Deliveries as Retailer Rises as Rival David Yaffe-Bellany and Michael Corkery The New York Times News Service

FedEx is ending its contract with Amazon for ground deliveries in the United States at the end of the month, a spokeswoman for the shipping giant said Wednesday. The move came two months after FedEx said it would no longer provide express shipping service for Amazon. By severing another tie to the e-commerce giant, FedEx indicated it was focused on expanding its business outside of Amazon and signaling to other retailers it was on their side. “This change is consistent with our strategy to focus on the broader e-commerce market,” FedEx said. Over time, Amazon’s relationship with FedEx has shifted from customer to competitor, as the online retailer has beefed up its own delivery capacity with a fleet of airplanes and same-day couriers. In a May regulatory filing, FedEx noted the potential threat Amazon’s moves posed. “Some high-volume package shippers, such as Amazon.com, are developing and implementing in-house delivery capabilities and utilizing independent contractors for deliveries, and may be considered competitors,” FedEx said in the filing, which also noted Amazon was “investing significant capital to

establish a network of hubs, aircraft and vehicles.” In a statement Wednesday, Rena Lunak, an Amazon spokeswoman, said the company was “constantly innovating to improve the carrier experience and sometimes that means reevaluating our carrier relationships.” “FedEx has been a great partner over the years, and we appreciate all their work delivering packages to our customers,” Lunak said. Amazon is not a major source of business for FedEx. It accounts for just 1.3% of the shipping company’s total revenue. In May, FedEx moved to bolster its ground-delivery service, announcing it would soon offer seven-day residential delivery. Still, FedEx’s decision to end its ground contract with Amazon so publicly confounded some longtime freight industry experts. “I am baffled,” said Satish Jindel, founder of ShipMatrix, which provides technology to the shipping industry, and a former employee of a startup delivery company that later became FedEx’s ground unit. “It is creating bad blood.” FedEx’s announcement, Jindel said, appeared to be mostly designed to send a message to Walmart, another large customer, that the shipping company was willing to align itself with it over Amazon in an effort to win more business.

Trump visits Dayton and El Paso Michael D. Shear The New York Times News Service

President Donald Trump arrived Wednesday morning at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, where White House officials said he planned to thank emergency and hospital workers and visit with families and victims of the city’s tragic shooting. The president was greeted at the airport by the city’s mayor and other officials. His motorcade passed two recreational vehicles adorned with proTrump signs and flags as well as one man standing outside of a store advertising survival supplies with a sign that appeared to object to so-called red-flag laws that prevent people with mental illness from getting guns: “Red Flag is Dystopic Future.” He planned to visit El Paso, Texas, later in the day. Trump began a day set aside for healing by delivering a series of political grievances against liberals and the media, once again using Twitter to exhibit the divisive language that has prompted some in El Paso and Dayton to protest his visits after horrific shootings in those cities. Around midnight, he attacked Beto O’Rourke, a Democratic presidential candidate, on Twitter, mocking him for having a “phony name to indicate Hispanic heritage” and boasting that he “trounced him” when Trump held a rally in El Paso in

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A woman on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, looks over the makeshift memorial for the victims of the mass shooting on Saturday at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas. President Donald Trump is visiting El Paso and Dayton, Ohio, on Wednesday in an attempt to deliver a message of national unity and healing to two cities scarred by mass shootings over the weekend and where many grieving residents hold him responsible for inflaming the country’s racial divisions.

February. In a tweet on Wednesday morning, the president attacked the “Failing New York Times” and the “Radical Left Democrats” over a headline in The Times. A few minutes later, Trump quoted a conservative television news outlet’s reporting that “the Dayton, Ohio, shooter had a history of supporting political figures like

Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and ANTIFA.” But the president’s Twitter outbursts underscored the complaints of O’Rourke and others who have said Trump was not welcome in their communities because his presence would inflame tensions rather than soothe them. Before he departed Wednesday, he lashed out at the mayor

of Dayton, calling her a supporter of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and of antifa, a radical leftist group. The president also rejected calls to abandon the way he talks about immigrants, saying that “illegal immigration is a terrible thing for this country” and insisting that “we have very many people coming in. They are pouring in to this country.”

Boy Scouts face new allegations of sex abuse by ‘hidden predators’ By Kim Christensen Los Angeles Times

Lawyers who launched a national TV ad campaign this year have signed 800 new clients with sexual abuse claims against the Boy Scouts of America, including 350 previously unidentified “hidden predators” whose names are not on the youth organization’s blacklist of alleged offenders. A roster of the 350 alleged perpetrators was not publicly disclosed but was made available to reporters Tuesday at a news conference in Washington to announce a civil lawsuit against a former assistant scoutmaster accused of repeatedly molesting a Scout in Pennsylvania in the 1970s. The list also has been provided to Boy Scouts officials, who say they have reported 120 of the men to law enforcement and are investigating the others. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Philadelphia County Common Pleas Court, accuses the Boy Scouts of America of perpetuating “a continuing and serious conspiracy to conceal and cover up” abusers in its ranks. “Its dirty little secret is not a little secret — it’s huge,” attorney Tim Kosnoff, who has sued the organization more than 100 times, said at Tuesday’s news conference. The 800 former Scouts who contacted the lawyers through a website are from across the country and range in age from 14 to 88, according to Kosnoff and attorneys from two law firms he has teamed with. They said none of the names of the 350 “hidden predators” appeared in the Scouts’ “perversion files,” a closely guarded trove of documents that detail sexual abuse allegations against troop leaders and others dating back a century. In 2012, the Los Angeles Times published internal Scout records involving about 5,000 men on the blacklist, formally known for decades as the Ineligible Volunteer files and now called the Volunteer Screening Database. It was not necessary to be charged with a crime to be placed in the files, nor were all allegations substantiated. In its yearlong examination of the files, The Times documented hundreds of cases in

which the Boy Scouts failed to report accusations to authorities, hid the allegations from parents and the public, or urged admitted abusers to quietly resign — and then helped cover their tracks with bogus reasons for their departures. Scouting officials have fought hard in court to keep the files from public view, contending that confidentiality was necessary to protect victims, witnesses and anyone falsely accused. A researcher hired by the Scouts to analyze a more complete set of records from 1944 to 2016 said this year that she had identified 7,819 suspected abusers and 12,254 victims. Sex abuse lawyers and others contend those numbers understate the extent of the abuse in Scouting. They note that most offenders were accused of molesting multiple boys and that many instances of abuse were never reported. The Scouts also have acknowledged destroying an unknown number of files over the years. In a statement to The Times, Scouts officials on Tuesday acknowledged there were “instances in our organization’s history when cases were not addressed or handled in a manner consistent with our commitment to protect Scouts.” But they emphasized enhanced youth protection measures now in place, including criminal background checks for leaders and

volunteers and mandatory reporting of incidents. “We care deeply about all victims of abuse and sincerely apologize to anyone who was harmed during their time in Scouting,” the statement said. “We believe victims, we support them, we pay for counseling by a provider of their choice, and we encourage them to come forward.” It said Scouts officials are working through the list of names provided by Kosnoff and the others in June. “We immediately investigated the limited information provided and our efforts have already resulted in approximately 120 reports to the lead law enforcement agency in each state with an accusation of abuse,” the statement said. “We have also contacted local law enforcement for all the cases in which enough information was provided to identify the correct agency.” Lawyers at Tuesday’s news conference said they have heard from only one law enforcement agency, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. The Pennsylvania lawsuit marks but the latest in a slew of sexual abuse cases that have pushed the organization to the brink of bankruptcy, even as enrollment has declined. Scouts officials will not say how many such lawsuits have been filed or how much has been paid out in settlements and judgments, and no reliable independent estimates exist. The organization says it is considering bankruptcy

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A busy weekend coming up August — the month I always looked forward to when I was a waitress as it meant summer was half over, but now I don’t have the same feelings. The time is flying by without wishing it away. I need all the time I can get just to get my daily chores done. It’s really a good thing I don’t can and freeze anymore. Where would I find the time to do it? I guess we would find the time, as we always did in the past. I heard the cicadas the other day. It is said that when you hear the first cicadas, it means the first frost will be in six weeks. I’m definitely not ready for that. So let’s just enjoy August to the fullest, and worry about fall when it gets here. Did you get to the Civil War encampment in Windham Village over the weekend? The encampment women served a lovely tea at the Windham Hensonville UMC Hall on Saturday morning. The concert, featuring “Mark Twain,” was dubbed a success. All enjoyed the music from the era, plus the performers. The evening ended with an ice cream social donated by Stewart’s. Thank you all for donating and attending. I was speaking to the electrical technician, Jonathan, while I was there. He worked for the Mt. Eagle when it was in Hunter, 20 years back. A special hello to Sue Hemmingway from him. It was a great weekend and special for family reunions. The Armstrong reunion was at Ed and Janet’s, with 64 attending, ages 3 months to 87 years old. The Newcombs met at C D Lane Park on Sunday.

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ANDERSON When you get to 75 people, you cease counting. That was the way for the WAJPL picnic on Monday. The food and conversation flowed. We were graced by Pastor Choi and family of pastors who joined us at the park. They were cooking Korean barbecue while we enjoyed American. Thanks to all who participated. It was a lovely day. Ellouise Cole called me and is doing very well in her new home. She sends regards to all. The sale at the Ashland Church will be continuing for at least one more week. We still have items coming in so even if you’ve already been there, you might want to check out our new acquisitions. Lynn Lacovic would like to thank everyone for the prayers and well wishes when she broke her arm. She appreciates the kindness and help from all of her friends. I can attest to the Mountain Top people being generous in times of need. Dean DeHoff and Linda DeHoff Deats-Leupold would like to thank those who recently joined them to pay final tribute to their beloved parents, Ivan and Gertie DeHoff. It was wonderful to reunite with family and friends and reminisce

about treasured times of the past in the Windham area. They appreciate so much the love and condolences extended to them. God bless. Had several responses about the blackout article. Clarence and Arlene said I didn’t go back far enough to the original blackout in the late ‘60s. That was the one that crippled the entire Northeast Coast, including the Mountain Top. Any stories about that? I get many compliments on my stories, and yesterday was no exception. Mickey and Lynn both stopped me to say how much they enjoy the format, plus the stories I tell. I am still imploring my readers for suggestions on my “I Remember” column. Judy and I are 20 years apart in age, yet still share common memories. I’m sure anything that you suggest will “ring a bell” in my mind. Don’t forget this weekend will be a busy one. In addition to the WRIP celebration, there is the Patchworker’s Quilt show in the school (WAJ), plus the Jewett Fire Department Brooks chicken barbecue. On Aug. 16, Larry Tompkins will be presenting “Jewett Looking Back” at the Jewett Church Hall (Grange Hall), starting at 7 p.m. The show will be presented by the Windham Historical Society. Jewett was a very prosperous town in its heyday, with many well-to-do visitors to its many hotels and boarding houses. Come and hear about it. Hope Restoration Christian Fellowship will hold its third Friday Family Game Night on Aug. 9. Available is free pizza

and games — board games, word games, corn hole, Kan Jam and more! Or bring your favorite game. Mark your calendars for the last one on Aug. 23. Everyone is invited. The Windham Community Food Pantry will be open Aug. 10 and Aug. 15. Normal days will resume in September. Welcome to Beth and Ververka, who has moved the flower shop to Windham behind Decker’s. Have you been keeping track of the Hickory Hill gas station? It’s hard to miss. The Miltenbergers will be opening it soon.

CARES AND PRAYERS Healing prayers go out to Paul Mead, who was hit with the double whammy of shingles and chicken pox. John Grinnell has been in the hospital and is now in rehab in Livingston. His autoimmune disease has led to the onset of shingles. Prayers for Betty Young. Please continue prayers for all those who have been previously mentioned.

COMING EVENTS Aug. 16 Jewett Looking Back 7 p.m. Jewett Grange Hall CR17 Jewett (Larry Tompkins). Aug. 17 Womens’ Expo St. Theresa’s RC Church hall. Aug. 16 Golf Tournament to benefit Westchester Burn Unit Windham C C. Aug. 18 Service at North Settlement Church. Aug. 21 Service at Mitchell Hollow Chapel 2:30 p.m. Come join the choir! Aug. 24 Rips Country Bazaar Haines Falls. Sept. 22 Catskill Glee Club

concert benefit Ashland UMC, Center Church, Windham. Please help me advertise your activity by emailing me at lmgeand@yahoo.com or calling 518-734-5360.

AS I REMEMBER IT Do you get upset at the little respect people have for others? What happened to “please” and “thank you?” What happened to holding the door for the next person? Stepping aside so a family can be together? While I was watching Jeopardy Teen Challenge (repeat), one of the categories was about road signs, the ones we see every day. While preparing for your driver’s license, you have to learn what the signs mean, and all of the rules of the road. You have to take a 10-hour class to learn driver’s safety. We learn by the book, then get out and all common sense deserts us, and drive like no one else exists. Last week, as I was driving to the village of Ashland. Anyone who drives here knows the road between here and there is quite winding, with very few straight areas for passing. Once in the village proper, the speed limit goes from 55 to 35, then to 25. This whole area is double yellow lines (for those who don’t know, let me refresh your memory — No Passing). I was passed repeatedly by large pickup trucks, going at least 60, with cars coming from the other way. Scary! This was just one day. It happens all the time. How about the bikes? I know that we are along the bike routes, but why do they ride

up the middle? Going down Palenville Mountain, have you ever gotten behind one? Right down the middle of the road, easing around the corners, never pulling over when there’s a turnoff. People walk in the middle of the road, sometimes alone, sometimes with friends, sometimes with their pets. Do you know you are supposed to walk on the left facing traffic? This way you can see what’s coming. Do you wear headphones or ear buds when you walk or ride a bike? Can you hear the car approaching? In the Albany area, there is an ongoing problem with people riding dirt bikes and ATVs down the streets. Now the teenagers are starting to gang together and ride their bikes across the streets. Watch out for the motorcycles. How many times have you been passed by one that comes out of nowhere? Riding the Thruway in traffic is always a challenge because the motorcycle will go between the car lanes or either shoulder. Back in the day, I remember going to Catskill was a trip. We took our time getting there, we took our time shopping, eating out, then a leisurely ride home. Now we have to be everywhere NOW. What are you going to do when you get there? What are you going to do when you get home? We record all our shows on TV, so we don’t miss anything (and fast forward the commercials), so we’re not rushing for that. Please, can we slow down, enjoy life, and don’t act like everything revolves around ME.

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Mary and Steve Palazzolo, Maryann Cariello and Joe Shattuck, and Millie and Rocco Dipippa had a great time going out to dinner and then attending the concert performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on July 31. Good news — no more traffic light on the Lexington bridge. The bridge is open to two lanes again. Lexington United Methodist Women thank all who came to the bake and craft sale held at the farmers market Aug. 3. Lexington Historical Society will hold an open house 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Historical Building, Church Street, Lexington. When you go to the Jewett Fire Department’s chicken barbecue, Route 17, at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 10, be sure to check out the bake sale being held at the same time at the firehouse. Proceeds help support the mission trip planned for February 2010 to Hope House in Thailand. Treats, Thai apparel and gifts will be available. Worship service will be held in the Methodist Church in West Kill starting at 9 a.m. Aug. 11. The next Lexington Farmers Market will be held 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 17 under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42. West Kill Community Cemetery annual meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 in the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill. A Greene County Public Health rabies clinic for Greene County dogs, cats and ferrets will be held 6-8 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Cairo firehouse on Railroad Avenue. Please call ahead for ferrets. Donations are highly encouraged.

Call 518-719-3600 if you need more information or have questions. Mountain Top Community Resource Day, sponsored by the Greene County Department for Human Services, will be held 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 22 in the Mt. Top Library, 6093 Main St., Tannersville. Free admission. Learn how area vendors can assist you. Lots of great information and give-away items. For more information, call Ruth Jones Pforte at 518-719-3555. The Greene County Public Health Department, in conjunction with the Greene County Department of Human Services announces the

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13th annual 2019 Hudson Jazz Workshop and Concert, Billy Drewes guest artist HUDSON — On Sunday, Aug. 11, Hudson Jazzworks presents a morning masterclass with the imaginative saxophonist Billy Drewes at Hudson Jazzworks Studio. Later that day, Drewes will perform at Hudson Hall at the Hudson Opera House with the participants of the 13th annual Hudson Jazz Workshop (HJW) and its artistic codirectors, pianist Armen Donelian and saxophonist Marc Mommaas. The Hudson Jazz Workshop is a four-day immersion in improvisation and composition with Donelian, a Hudson resident, and Mommaas, a Dutch native living in New York City, held this year from Aug. 8-11. Students, musicians and jazz observers in the Hudson Valley region are invited to Drewes’ morning masterclass at Hudson Jazzworks Studio to experience his expert guidance and personal inspiration, before joining Donelian, Mommaas and Drewes later that day at Hudson Hall to hear them perform together. HJW participants will follow by playing their original worksinprogress created during the workshop. A rousing closer with all the performers will round out the concert. Student admission at all events is always free. BILLY DREWES has been composing, performing and recording since the mid1970s. His instruments include soprano, alto and tenor saxophones, clarinets, flutes, drums, percussion and piano. Featured on over 150 CDs, with performance credits worldwide, he continually searches out new avenues for creative expression. Drewes shares the stage with a wide circle of musical friends including Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell, Paul Motian and Toninho Horta at major venues in the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Pianist ARMEN DONELIAN is a graduate of Columbia University and the Westchester Conservatory of Music. Donelian has toured in 25 countries with renowned performers including Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker, Billy Harper and Paquito D’Rivera, and recorded with Mongo Santamaria, Billy Harper, Eddie HJW Gomez, Billy Hart, Dick Oatts, Bill Stewart, Night Ark, Thomas Chapin and Datevik Hovanesian. Donelian’s compositions exhibit classical, jazz and Middle Eastern influences, and appear on 13 acclaimed albums for the Sunnyside, Odin, Atlas and Playscape record

Marc Mommaas (far left), Armen Donelian (far right) and Participants of the 12th Annual 2018 Hudson Jazz Workshop (seated) at Hudson Hall

labels. Saxophonist MARC MOMMAAS is a cum laude graduate of the Manhattan School of Music (MSM). A William Borden Award recipient, Mommaas is a frequent lecturer at MSM, New York University, William Paterson University, Rhythmic Music Conservatory (Denmark) and the Conservatory of Amsterdam. Mommaas co-directs both Hudson Jazzworks and the New York Jazz Workshop. He is a faculty member of The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, leads two celebrated bands (Global Motion and Landmarc) and composes innovative works featured on Global Motion, Balance and Landmarc (all on Sunnyside Records). Donelian AND Mommaas met in 2000 and immediately established a personal chemistry that is at the heart of their music making. For 19 years, they have performed their original compositions and standard repertoire documented on their critically acclaimed Sunnyside CD, “All Or Nothing At All.” On Sunday, Aug. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Hudson Jazzworks presents the Billy Drewes masterclass at Hudson Jazzworks Studio, 338 Kipp Road, Hudson, NY 12534. Admission is free to students and $10 for adults. Advance reservation is required by emailing info@hudsonjazzworks.org or calling 518-822-1640. For more information about the Hudson

Jazz Workshop visit hudsonjazzworks.org. On Sunday, Aug. 11 at 4 p.m., Hudson Jazzworks presents Billy Drewes, Armen Donelian and Marc Mommaas in concert with the participants of the 13th annual 2019 Hudson Jazz Workshop at Hudson Hall at The Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson. Concert admission is Free to Students, $20 for adults and $16 for Hudson Hall members. Hudson Hall is a cultural beacon in the Hudson Valley, offering a dynamic yearround schedule of music, theater, dance, literature, workshops for youth and adults, as well as family programs and large-scale community events such as Winter Walk. 13th annual 2019 Hudson Jazz Workshop and Concert, Billy Drewes Guest Artist Sunday, Aug. 11th, 10:30 a.m. — Billy Drewes Masterclass Hudson Jazzworks Studio, 338 Kipp Road, Hudson, NY 12534 Free to Students, $10 Adults Advance reservation required: info@hudsonjazzworks.org or (518) 822-1640 Sunday, August 11th, 4 p.m. — Concert with Billy Drewes, Armen Donelian, Marc Mommaas and Participants of the 13th Annual Hudson Jazz Workshop Hudson Hall at Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Free to Students, $20 Adults, $16 Seniors & Hudson Hall members

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Awkwafina stars as a grandchild with a secret By Raymond Pignone Columbia-Greene Media

For a textured and detailed depiction of middle-class family life in modern China, with plenty of wry social comment, caustic humor and sentiment thrown in, Lulu Wang’s “The Farewell” is a near-classic comedy-drama. Wang has an expressive cinematic style, and if its storytelling weren’t aloof at times, it would be an excellent drama laced with incisive comic surprises. As it stands, it is a fascinating and affecting movie, up to a point. That’s the point where it gets down to the obligatory business of smoothing out and resolving all the plot complications that Wang (who also wrote the script) piles up. Then the last third of the movie is a jumbled climax in which the characters undergo the usual self-realizations and truth-facing that are intercut with odd symbolism, such as birds that fly into a bedroom and, later, a hotel room. The central drama of the movie is that of Billi (Awkwafina), a young woman in her 20s who moved from China to New York City with her parents when she was six. She struggles to pay

A scene from the movie, “The Farewell.”

her rent and misses out on a fellowship to the Guggenheim, where she planned to study music. Then, on the shattering discovery that her beloved grandmother (Zhao Shahzen), called Nai Nai, was diagnosed back in China with Stage 4 lung cancer and has three months to live, Billi wants to break the news to Nai Nai so that she can get her affairs in order and enjoy the short time she has left. But her family, steeped in Chinese tradition, insists on keeping it a secret from her and arranges a wedding (which was already planned) to take place as an excuse for the family to reunite once more to celebrate Nai

Nai’s life. When Billi arrives in China, the family, including her mom and dad, are on pins and needles, fearing that she will spill the beans. If the story construction had been simpler, the progression to the climax, which has character and force, would have been even more poignant. The unspoken desperation of loneliness and searching in a cold, friendless society for the emotional satisfaction that comes with solid family ties is brought out vividly through most of the movie. And the idea of a culture clash between the young woman raised in America and the rigorous old-world manners of the

family rooted in China produces the movie’s dramatic tension and even some mordant humor. “The Chinese have a saying,” an uncle tells Billi. “When someone gets cancer, they die.” Even in the flat period, Wang flashes the cinematic style of sharp observation and introspection of the characters that distinguishes the movie. She studies her characters, gives her actors plenty of room and surrounds them with rich and significant details. As a result, we see more human nature, more customs, both American and Chinese, and more emotion and personality than in most crosscultural movies. Awkwafina gives a deep, exhaustive portrait of a young woman tormented by frustration and the dread of a nameless future. Unarguably, Zhao measures up through her performance as the life-force Nai Nai. She is the motor that drives the picture. The actors who play the members of Billi’s family are remarkably good. They are a formidable bunch, and they convey the thoughts of Chinese discipline with barely a flicker.

CALENDAR LISTINGS TSL Movies August 8 - August 15 n Ingmar Bergman • Wild Strawberries (1957) — Wild Strawberries is centered on two journeys: one physical, the other introspective. Isak Borg (played by Victor Sjöström, director of The Phantom Carriage) drives to Lund University, where he is to be given a lifetime achievement award for his work in medicine. Along the way, Borg is confronted by his past and forced to acknowledge his failures as a son, lover, husband, and father. The former journey is a testament to his successful career; the latter, his failings as a man. Ingmar Bergman, the film’s writerdirector, notes in his autobiography Images (available at the TSL Book Space) that Isak Borg was a characterization of himself at the time: ‘I was thirty-seven, cut off from all human relations… I was a loner, a failure, I mean a complete failure. Though successful. And clever. And orderly. And disciplined.’ Wild Strawberries is an insightful journey into the mind of its auteur, who’s centennial we are now celebrating with this and other films. 1957. 1h32m. n American Heretices — A glimpse into the deeply-entwined, polarizing, and often misunderstood history of religion, race, and politics from the perspective of a courageous group of Oklahomans working to bridge the divide within their communities. Leading historical, religious, and constitutional experts bring compelling perspective on how the conservative Christian agenda emerged over the last 30 years to become a powerful and divisive force in today’s political landscape. 2019. 1h25m. n The Biggest Little Farm — A chronicle of the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature’s conflicts, the Chesters unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination. Featuring breathtaking cinematography, captivating animals, and an urgent message to heed Mother Nature’s call, The Biggest Little Farm provides us all a vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet. 2018. 1h31m. n Walking on Water — Ten years after the passing of his wife and creative partner, Jeanne-Claude, Christo sets out to realize The Floating Piers, a project they conceived together many years before. Boasting uncensored access to the artist and his team, Walking on Water is an unprecedented look at Christo’s process, from the inception through to the completion of his latest largescale art installation, a dahlia-yellow walkway atop Italy’s Lake Iseo that was eventually experienced by over 1.2 million people. The film takes the viewer on an intimate journey into Christo’s world amid mounting madness – from complex dealings between art and state politics to engineering challenges, logistical nightmares, and the sheer force of mother nature. Captured through breathtaking aerial views and fly on the wall camerawork, we watch the artist’s vision unfold, and get to know the man chasing it. 2019. 1h40m. n The Serengeti Rules — One of the most important but untold science stories of our time. Beginning in the 1960s, a small band of young scientists headed out into the wilderness, driven by an insatiable curiosity about how nature works. Immersed in some of the most remote and spectacular places on Earth – from the majestic Serengeti to the Amazon jungle; from the Arctic Ocean to Pacific tide pools – they discovered a single set of rules that govern all life. Now in the twilight of their eminent careers, these five unsung heroes of modern ecology share the stories of their adventures, reveal how their pioneering work flipped our view of nature on its head, and give us a chance to reimagine the world as it could and should be. 2019. 1h24m. n Nureyev — This striking documentary traces the extraordinary life of Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, the most famous male dancer who transcended fame in the dance world to become a pop culture icon. The film charts his rise from humble beginnings, to his eventual defection to the West, an event that shocked the world. The film also features never-before-seen footage and contextualizes not just the man, but the times in which he lived, discussing the politically charged divide between Russia and the West and the critical role that Nureyev played as a cultural and global phenomenon. 2018. 1h50m. n Ash is the Purest White — Qiao is in love with Bin, a local mobster. During a fight between rival gangs, she fires a gun to protect him. Qiao gets five years in prison for this act of loyalty. Upon her release, she goes looking for Bin to pick up where they

left off. In Mandarin with subtitles. 2018. 2h16m. n Echo in the Canyon — This documentary celebrates the explosion of music that came out of Los Angeles’s Laurel Canyon in the mid-60s as folk went electric and The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas gave birth to the California Sound. Features candid conversations and performances with Brian Wilson, Michelle Phillips, Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Graham Nash, Jackson Browne, Tom Petty (in his last film interview), and more. 2018. 1h22m. TIME & SPACE LIMITED 434 COLUMBIA STREET, HUDSON, NY | (518) 822-8100 | FYI@TIMEANDSPACE.ORG The Patchworkers Quilt Show Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2019 - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. WAJ Central School, 5411 Main Street, Route 23, Windham On site parking west of school $3 Admission 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

AUGUST 8 Sketching the Garden Thursday, August 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — with Kelly Kynion. Find something beautiful in our garden and let Kelly show you how to capture it with simplicity and style. Bring a sketch book, pencils, eraser, hat, and portable stool. $10 – $15, Thursday, August 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., http://artschoolofcolumbiacounty.org/lets-make-artclasses-for-august/ Art School of Columbia County, 1198 Route 21C, Ghent, 518-672-7140 http://artschoolofcolumbiacounty. org/ Little Shop of Horrors Thursday, August 8, 2 p.m. Get ready for this beloved and outof-this-world comedy. Down on skid row we meet the meek and lovable Seymour Krelborn where he discovers a carnivorous plant that needs more than plant food to grow—it needs blood. And has plans for total world domination! This smash hit sci-fi musical will crash like a meteorite onto the stage and satisfy every appetite. $15 – $39.50, Thursday, August 8, 2 p.m., http://www.machaydntheatre. org/little-shop-of-horrors-2019/ Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham, 518-392-9292 http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ Basilica Back Gallery Artist in Residence Series: SJLA Thursday, August 8, 6 p.m. A collaborative, multidisciplinary exhibition by Hudson youth participants in 2019’s Social Justice Leadership Academy. Free, Thursday, August 8, 6 p.m., https://basilicahudson.org/basilicaback-gallery-artist-in-residenceseries-sjla-2019/ Basilica Hudson, 110 S. Front Street, Hudson, 518-822-1050 www.basilicahudson.org The Great American Trailer Park Musical Thursday, August 8, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Music and Lyrics by David Nehls Book by Betsy Kelso There’s a new tenant at Armadillo Acres — and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When a stripper on the run comes between the Dr. Phil–loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband — the storms begin to brew. This hysterical, mud-splattering good time of a show is making its return to The Barn stage and it’s sharp irreverence creates one of the most laugh-out-loud shows you could ask for. $29.00, Thursday, August 8, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., https://www.thetheaterbarn.org/trailer-park The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, 518-794-8989 www.thetheaterbarn.org

AUGUST 9 The Brothers Size Friday, August 9, 8 p.m. By the author of the Broadway play Choir Boy and the Academy Award winning film, Moonlight, a tough and tender drama of what it means to brother and be brothered. Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney was recently nominated for a Best Play Tony Award for “Choir Boy” $32, Friday, August 9, 8 p.m., https:// www.ancramoperahouse.org/thebrothers-size Ancram Opera House 1330 County Route 7, Ancram, 518-329-0114 www.ancramoperahouse.org

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Neighborliness and friendship combat the violence and hate By Abby and Gabby For Columbia-Greene Media

PRATTSVILLE — Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Americans in Texas and Ohio. No more violence and hate! Lacy Cornell, daughter of Kendra and Don Cornell, who works in a surgeon’s office in Albany, said we should be glad we live in the Catskill Mountains. The temperature in the city of Albany runs about 10 degrees higher than ours. With the 90-degree weather here, you can just imagine what it was like in Albany. Fun time in Prattsville over the weekend. Zadock Pratt Museum and American Legion Post 1327 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1327, Prattsville, held a sidewalk sale on Saturday and Sunday. They were not unhappy with the results and the friendliness and conversations with neighbors and visitors were the bonus. Plus, Nancy Barton’s musical event was enjoyed throughout the weekend. Then there were the bicyclists on Saturday — must have been hundreds of them. A group of at least 20+ missed the right-hand turn onto Washington Street to Route 10. Ever the helpful citizen, Crystal Cornell jumped in her car and headed towards Grand Gorge. She tracked down the errant cyclists to the Hitching Post in Grand Gorge.

After alerting them to the error of their “ways,” she got them back on track and followed them in slow speed to keep the other motorists a safe distance behind. She said there was a lot of horn blowing and angry words but the safety of the bicyclists was more important than angry motorists. Good for you Crystal. Once back in Prattsville, they continued on their way. A lot of the vendors and clientele, Harvey Truesdell, had lunch at Abby Tompkins’ hot dog stand. Parents Kristin and Chris stopped in to make sure Abby was handling the trade. Kristin paid a visit to some of the “older” ladies at the sale. Chris was busy making trips to Windham and wherever to make everyone aware of the hot tub raffle sponsored by the America Legion Virgil E. Deyo Post 1327 by circulating raffle tickets. Good deal — check in with any Legionnaire to purchase your raffle ticket and support the American Legion’s worthy causes for veterans and youth. Met a number of residents of The Mews. It was a nice surprise to know that one of the residents is Arita Jaeger, one-time resident of our mountaintop towns. She had lived in Florida for a number of years but after the death of her husband is now in her home territory. New acquaintance Maggie Green is a talented

lady. Any type of material you can give her will be turned into a work of art. Sylvia Truesdell, one-time resident of Prattsville, and companion Dave were at the VA on Monday. Sylvia said she still misses the hometown feeling of Prattsville and tries to keep up with the news via telephone conversations. She calls to see what is going on so she can come and take part in the events. The American Legion Virgil E. Deyo Post 1327 and American Legion Auxiliary Virgil E. Deyo Unit 1327, Prattsville, continue to support fellow veterans hospitalized at Stratton VAMC. A delivery of afghans, personal items, clothing, candy and food items totaling $2,934 was made on July 29 by Bob and Ginny Gurley. Jim Keller, Chief, Voluntary Service, said “…..Thank you for supporting our mission to ‘Care for Veterans with Compassion and Excellence.’” Thank you to all who helped in so many different ways to let our veterans know they are not forgotten and, more importantly, are appreciated. Happy birthday to Skylar Blain on Aug. 10. On Aug. 11 we wish Eric Lane a happy birthday. Hey, Beth Ballard, happy birthday to you on Aug. 14. Mary Mundy is wished a happy birthday on Aug. 15. On Aug. 16 we wish Brett Olsen a happy birthday.

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Catskill to play C-A for summer league title By Tim Martin Columbia-Greene Media

HUDSON — Catskill will bring an unbeaten record into tonight’s Columbia-Greene Boys Summer Basketball League championship game against Coxsackie-Athens. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Columbia-Greene Community College. Catskill remained perfect with a 66-47 victory over Greenville in Tuesday’s semifinals. Earlier in the evening, Greenville, the No. 3 seed in the playoffs, defeated HunterTannersville, 40-31. No. 2 seed CoxsackieAthens earned a berth in the championship game with a 49-29 victory over Germantown in the other semifinal. Germantown, the No. 4 seed, reached the semifinals with a 48-41 win over No. 5 Chatham. Catskill (9-0) came out strong against Greenville, racing to a 10-0 lead in the game’s first four minutes. Kellen Gibbs had eight of the Cats’ 10 points. “We always come here on a mission,” Catskill coach Andy Gonzalez said. “Our mission is literally is not to give up more than 30 points per game, 40 sometimes. But if we give up more than 40 it’s a failure. Our

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Catskill coach Andy Gonzalez addresses the team during a timeout in Tuesday’s Columbia-Greene Boys Summer Basketball League semifinal against Greenville at Columbia-Greene Community College.

goal all summer was playing defense, working hard on the defensive end. “That is going to be their goal all year, and on top of that, getting these kids to gel a little better, playing well together. But our main goal is playing good defense. We play good defense it leads to easy

Giants’ Jones ready to soak in his first NFL experience Bob Glauber Newsday

NEW YORK — There will be a moment before Thursday night’s Giants-Jets preseason game that Daniel Jones will take for himself. It won’t last long — maybe just a few seconds — but the Giants’ rookie quarterback will look around MetLife Stadium and let it soak in that he’s about to make his first appearance as a professional football player. It might be when he runs out of the tunnel leading to the field. Or when he arrives

at the locker room for the first time. Or looks up into the stands and sees the fans he hopes to impress in the coming years. “First time walking out there, whether that’s warmups or before the game, I think I will take a moment and look around,” Jones said. “I’m excited for that.” It is a moment to be cherished by anyone who makes it this far, but especially for a young player who carries See GIANTS B2

buckets on the other end.” Greenville regrouped and pulled to within nine, 23-14, with nine minuted to go in the half, but the Catskill closed the stanza on a 14-5 run to take a 37-19 advantage at the intermission. Catskill went on to outscore Greenville 29-18 in the second

half to lock up the win and a berth in the championship game. “We came out with some intensity this game, we came out with some fire,” Gonzalez said. “Sometimes we don’t play to our full potential. We See LEAGUE B2

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Catskill’s Kellen Gibbs hits a driving layup during Tuesday’s Columbia-Greene Boys Summer Basketball League semifinal against Greenville at Columbia-Greene Community College.

Andrew Lashua named women’s soccer coach at CGCC Columbia-Greene Media

HUDSON — Columbia-Greene Community College’s revived Women’s Varsity Soccer program is ready to take on its first full season with newly named Head Coach Andrew Lashua of Cairo at the helm. Lashua has coached several teams locally in the last 15 years, including the Rip van Winkle, Windham-Mountaintop, and Greenville soccer clubs, and both girls modified and girls varsity-level teams at Windham-AshlandJewett High School from 2013 to 2016, where he lead the varsity team to the second round of sectional playoffs two years in a row and to the title of Delaware League Upper Division CoChampions. Most recently, Lashua served as assistant coach for the Cairo-Durham High School boys Varsity team and coach of the Cairo-Durham boys

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on team and player development, he hopes to forge greater connections with the regions many high school and club teams, positioning C-GCC as a next, natural step for some players. “Columbia and Greene counties and the surrounding areas are loaded with soccer talent at the high-school level,” he said, noting that the current 2019 roster includes players from six different school districts. “Playing at C-GCC gives student-athletes the chance to play right away in one of the most competitive regions in the country.” C-GCC’s Twins soccer team will take the field for their first game at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, facing SUNY Broome. Interested players may contact Coach Lashua directly at Andrew. Lashua@sunycgcc.edu to learn more about the program and any future opportunities. For more information, visit CGCCTwins.com.

Playing Bell in Jets preseason opener would be a mistake Manish Mehta New York Daily News

NEW YORK — Adam Gase unofficially has about 1,969 plans “in pencil” since taking over as the king of the Jets universe, but here’s one that he should scribble in blood: DO NOT PLAY LE’VEON BELL IN THE PRESEASON OPENER AGAINST THE GIANTS ON THURSDAY. Sure, Bell hasn’t played in nearly 19 months. Sure, he’s likely itching to show everyone that he’s still the same dynamic dual threat that made him arguably the best running back on Earth two seasons ago. However, the smartest course of action would be to give it at a week (or two) before unveiling him. Gase declined to reveal his plan. But let’s get real. Does a guy with 1,635 career touches really need to expose his 27-year-old body to more blows in games that don’t count? Should a player who’s spent the past two weeks getting in sync with his new offensive line needlessly risk injury in this practice game? Sure, anyone can get hurt on any given play in such a savage sport, but why increase those odds by exposing your most talented player in the first preseason game? “It’s a fine line with Le’Veon,” Gase said after practice on Tuesday. “He hasn’t played in a year. At the same time, when’s the right time? Is it this game? Is it the next one? Is it the next one? Do we just not play him this preseason?

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New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell (26) answers questions from media during New York Jets training camp at Atlantic Health Center.

Do we go through the whole time and just give him reps (in practice)? All those questions are what we keep talking about.”

Gase came into training camp with a plan for Bell, who has looked spry in practices. There is some value in having Bell go through his

pre-game routine Thursday night at MetLife Stadium, but giving him touches is an altogether different story. I wouldn’t be opposed to lining Bell up in the backfield or in the slot to get exposed to game speed again, but he wouldn’t sniff the ball if I were calling the shots. (Alas, I am not). The opposing argument is that a few touches couldn’t hurt. Tell that to former Lions head coach Steve Mariucci, who saw his starting running back James Stewart suffer a season-ending shoulder injury against the Bills in a meaningless fourth preseason game in 2003. You know who was a scouting assistant on Detroit at the time? Gase. You know who was Buffalo’s head coach? Gregg Williams. In other words, the Jets brain trust should be fully aware that it doesn’t make much sense to take this risk. Moreover, we already know that Bell will play in the regular-season dress rehearsal against the Saints in the third preseason game. That really should be enough for him before the Bills roll into town for the regular-season opener on Sept. 8. Gase had to fend off Frank Gore’s desire to get more preseason run in Miami last year. “Last year was easy,” Gase said. “Frank Gore was a great example. I was like, ‘Frank, you’re See JETS B2

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American League Monday’s games N.Y. Yankees 9, Baltimore 6 Boston 7, Kansas City 5 Toronto 2, Tampa Bay 0 Texas 1, Cleveland 0 Chicago White Sox 7, Detroit 4 Tuesday’s games Chicago White Sox 5, Detroit 3, first game N.Y. Yankees 9, Baltimore 4 Kansas City 6, Boston 2 Tampa Bay 7, Toronto 6, 10 innings Texas at Cleveland, ppd. Detroit 10, Chicago White Sox 6, second game Wednesday’s games Toronto (TBD) at Tampa Bay (McKay 2-1), 1:10 p.m. Texas (Jurado 6-6) at Cleveland (Plesac 6-3), first game, 1:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Nova 6-9) at Detroit (Alexander 0-2), 1:10 p.m. Texas (Lynn 14-6) at Cleveland (Clevinger 6-2), second game, 4:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Paxton 6-6) at Baltimore (Means 8-6), 7:05 p.m. Kansas City (Sparkman 3-7) at Boston (Rodriguez 13-5), 7:10 p.m. Thursday’s games N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. L.A. Angels at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. National League Monday’s games N.Y. Mets 6, Miami 2, first game Milwaukee 9, Pittsburgh 7 N.Y. Mets 5, Miami 4, second game Philadelphia 7, Arizona 3 Washington 4, San Francisco 0 L.A. Dodgers 8, St. Louis 0 Tuesday’s games Milwaukee 4, Pittsburgh 3

N.Y. Mets 5, Miami 0 Philadelphia at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Washington at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m. St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Wednesday’s games Miami (Yamamoto 4-2) at N.Y. Mets (Matz 6-7), 12:10 p.m. St. Louis (Flaherty 5-6) at L.A. Dodgers (May 0-1), 3:10 p.m. Washington (Ross 1-3) at San Francisco (Anderson 3-3), 3:45 p.m. Milwaukee (TBD) at Pittsburgh (Williams 4-4), 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Vargas 0-0) at Arizona (Gallen 0-0), 9:40 p.m. Thursday’s games Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Interleague Monday’s games Cincinnati 7, L.A. Angels 4 Chicago Cubs 6, Oakland 5 Minnesota 5, Atlanta 3 Tuesday’s games Cincinnati 8, L.A. Angels 4 Oakland 11, Chicago Cubs 4 Houston 11, Colorado 6 Atlanta 12, Minnesota 7 San Diego at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Wednesday’s games Atlanta (Fried 12-4) at Minnesota (Perez 8-4), 1:10 p.m. Colorado (Lambert 2-2) at Houston (Cole 13-5), 2:10 p.m. Oakland (Bailey 2-1) at Chicago Cubs (Quintana 9-7), 2:20 p.m. San Diego (Lucchesi 7-6) at Seattle (Kikuchi 4-8), 6:40 p.m.

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San Francisco Giants - Designated 2B Joe Panik for assignment. Optioned LHP Sam Selman to Sacramento (PCL). Recalled LHP Conner Menez and LHP Williams Jerez from Sacramento (PCL). St. Louis Cardinals - Designated LHP Adalberto Mejia for assignment. Outrighted RHP Mike Mayers to Memphis (PCL). Selected the contract of RHP Junior Fernandez from Memphis (PCL). Washington Nationals - Designated RHP Kyle Barraclough for assignment. Optioned SS Adrian Sanchez to Harrisburg (EL). Released LHP Tony Sipp. Signed 3B Asdrubal Cabrera to a one-year contract.

NFL PRESEASON Preseason Week 1 Thursday’s games Indianapolis at Buffalo, 7 p.m. N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, 7 p.m. Washington at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. New England at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Tennessee at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Jacksonville at Baltimore, 7:30 p.m. Carolina at Chicago, 8 p.m. Houston at Green Bay, 8 p.m. L.A. Chargers at Arizona, 10 p.m. Denver at Seattle, 10 p.m. Friday’s games Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Saturday’s games Cincinnati at Kansas City, 8 p.m. L.A. Rams at Oakland, 8 p.m. Dallas at San Francisco, 9 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Baltimore Orioles - Optioned RHP Jimmy Yacabonis to Norfolk (IL). Recalled RF DJ Stewart from Norfolk (IL). Chicago White Sox - Activated C Welington Castillo from the family medical emergency leave list. Optioned C Seby Zavala to Charlotte (IL). Selected the contract of LHP Hector Santiago from Charlotte (IL). Transferred LHP Manny Banuelos from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL. Cleveland Indians - Outrighted RHP Dan Otero to Columbus (IL). Placed RF Jordan Luplow on the 10-day IL. Recalled LF Greg Allen from Columbus (IL). Detroit Tigers - Claimed RHP David McKay off waivers from the Seattle Mariners, optioned him to Toledo (IL). Placed 3B Jeimer Candelario on the 10-day IL, retroactive to August 5. Recalled LHP Matt Hall and 3B Dawel Lugo from Toledo (IL). Sent LF Christin Stewart on a rehab assignment to Toledo (IL). Houston Astros - Sent RHP Ryan Pressly on a rehab assignment to Corpus Christi (TL). Kansas City Royals - Placed LHP Danny Duffy on the 10-day IL, retroactive to August 4. Recalled RHP Jake Newberry from Omaha (PCL). Los Angeles Angels - Acquired RHP Drew Hutchison from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations. Seattle Mariners - Activated 2B Tim Lopes and RHP Brandon Brennan from the 10-day IL. Optioned RHP Gerson Bautista to Tacoma (PCL). Placed SS Tim Beckham on the restricted list. Tampa Bay Rays - Sent LHP Jose Alvarado on a rehab assignment to Dunham (IL). Texas Rangers - Sent RP Yohander Mendez on a rehab assignment to Frisco (TL). Sent RHP Luke Farrell on a rehab assignment to Frisco (TL). NATIONAL LEAGUE Chicago Cubs - Activated RHP Pedro Strop from the 10-day IL. Placed RHP Brandon Kintzler on the 10-day IL. Cincinnati Reds - Activated RHP Kevin Gausman. Optioned LHP Wandy Peralta to Louisville (IL). Signed RHP Brad Boxberger to a minor league contract. Los Angeles Dodgers - Optioned RHP Tony Gonsolin to Oklahoma City (PCL). Placed CF Alex Verdugo on the 10-day IL. Recalled LHP Caleb Ferguson and 3B Edwin Rios from Oklahoma City (PCL). Miami Marlins - Designated 3B Yadiel Rivera for assignment. Returned RHP Robert Dugger to New Orleans (PCL). Selected the contract of RHP Hector Noesi from New Orleans (PCL). New York Mets - Returned RP Walker Lockett to Syracuse (IL). Pittsburgh Pirates - Activated LHP Steven Brault from the 10-day IL. Activated RHP Richard Rodriguez from the paternity list. Optioned RHP Dario Agrazal and RHP Yefry Ramirez to Indianapolis (IL).

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FOOTBALL NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Atlanta Falcons - Placed QB Kurt Benkert on IR. Signed G Tommy Doles. Buffalo Bills - Placed T LaAdrian Waddle on IR. Signed T Jarron Jones. Cleveland Browns - Waived WR Blake Jackson. Dallas Cowboys - Cut G Tariq Cole. Signed DB Tyvis Powell. Waived TE Rico Gathers. Detroit Lions - Activated WR Tommylee Lewis from the physically unable to perform list. Signed DB Johnathan Alston. Waived DB Tarvarus McFadden. Green Bay Packers - Acquired RB Keith Ford off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts. Waived T Jason Spriggs. Los Angeles Chargers - Activated LB Jatavis Brown from the physically unable to perform list. Los Angeles Rams - Signed P Brock Miller. New Orleans Saints - Cut RB Rob Kelley. New York Giants - Cut G Austin Droogsma. New York Jets - Acquired G Alex Lewis from the Baltimore Ravens for a 2020 seventh-round draft pick. Cut WR Quadree Henderson. Waived TE Nick Truesdell. Philadelphia Eagles - Placed DE Joe Ostman on IR. Signed DE Kasim Edebali and DB Ajene Harris. Waived T Casey Tucker. Pittsburgh Steelers - Signed DB Jermaine Ponder. Waived DB Derrek Thomas. San Francisco 49ers - Activated RB Jerick McKinnon from the physically unable to perform list. Seattle Seahawks - Signed LB Chris Worley. Waived WR Nyqwan Murray. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Cut TE Troy Niklas. Washington Redskins - Announced TE Niles Paul has retired. NCAA FOOTBALL Colorado - Announced DL Jaunta’vius Johnson has left the program and is expected to transfer to UAB. Pittsburgh - Announced K Jake Scarton has left the program and will transfer to Oregon State. Pittsburgh - Announced QB Justin Sliwoski has left the program and will transfer to St. Francis. Southern California - Announced CB Trey Davis has left the program and is will transfer to Washington State. UNLV - Named Ronnie Regula tight ends coach.

BASKETBALL NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Brooklyn Nets - Named Ryan Forehan-Kelly player development coordinator. Charlotte Hornets - Re-signed PG Joe Chealey. Signed PG Josh Perkins to a one-year contract. Miami Heat - Re-signed PF Udonis Haslem to a one-year, $2.6 million contract. Minnesota Timberwolves - Signed SG Jaylen Nowell to a four-year contract. NCAA BASKETBALL Utah - Announced the NCAA has given associate head coach Tommy Connor a one-year show-cause penalty for recruiting violations.

HOCKEY NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Carolina Hurricanes - Signed G Anton Forsberg to a one-year, $775,000 contract. Edmonton Oilers - Announced LW Josh Green to has retired. Nashville Predators - Re-signed RW Rocco Grimaldi to a one-year, $1 million contract. San Jose Sharks - Acquired D Trevor Carrick from the Carolina Hurricanes for D Kyle Wood, re-signed him two-year, two-way contract. St. Louis Blues - Re-signed D Joel Edmundson to a one-year, $3.1 million contract.

let up sometimes, we let the other team do whatever they want at times. I preach to these guys all the time, ‘guys, we’ve got to come here and get it for 40 minutes straight. And that’s it. Don’t let up on anything, on any possession. We have got to get it.” Lavon Fernandez led the Cats in scoring with 22 points. Gibbs finished with 15 and DeVon Haye had 12. Louis Laregina topped Greenville with 21 points. Joe Nicosia chipped in with 12. Gonzalez said the Cats are confident heading into tonight’s championship game against Coxsackie-Athens and aren’t planning any significant changes to their gameplan. “No matter who the opponent is the mindset never changes,” Gonzalez said. “We have to go out there with the same intensity every single game, played hard defense, work together, work as a unit out there and, most likely, that will lead us to a win.” In the other semifinal, Germantown jumped out to a 7-0 lead, but was outscored 24-8 the rest of the half as C-A built a 24-15 halftime edge. The Indians went on to outscore the Clippers 25-14 in the second half to cruise to victory. Josh Kiefer was C-A’s top point producer with 14 points. Timmy Simmons had 12, Kane Schrader eight, Andon Roe seven, Dillon Hynes four and Aiden Boehm two.

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the burden of expectation like Jones. The heir apparent to Eli Manning, Jones was taken sixth overall and was welcomed immediately with a chorus of boos from skeptical Giants’ fans who believe he was drafted far too high. That angst has since subsided, in part because Jones has progressed nicely through the offseason and the first two weeks of training camp. But the moment of truth will begin to reveal itself now that there will be live action to judge whether Jones will indeed be a capable successor to the 38-year-old Manning, who goes into the season as the starter. The journey has taken Jones to a place where only the most deserving football players get to experience. “I think I’ve realized just being here, I think you realize that a little bit,” he said of what it means to be in the NFL. Whatever time he takes for himself on Thursday won’t last long, though. “I’ll have a moment to (appreciate) that, but realize you’re playing a game pretty shortly,” he said. “So, I don’t know if you have a whole lot of time to do that.” Coach Pat Shurmur was coy

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about which players he would use, with some starters figuring to be held out. Not with Jones. “Daniel is a guy that will play, I’ll tell you that, for sure,” Shurmur said. “The preseason games are very important, especially for quarterbacks. It’s the next step in his process, so we’re looking forward to seeing him go out and execute.” Jones’ NFL baptism comes against a Jets’ defense led by coach Gregg Williams, who is known to dial up blitzes whether it’s the playoffs or the preseason. Williams is one of the most aggressive defensive playcallers in the game, and he’ll almost surely have a few surprises for Jones. “Something you notice is how aggressive they are and how hard they play,” Jones said of Williams’ defense. “It’ll be different from what we’ve

progression, and I realize there’s still a lot to learn,” he said. “But I do feel like it’s slowed down, and I’ve gotten better at recognizing a lot of different things. A lot of it has to do with understanding what the defense is trying to do to you and understanding whether that’s in protections or your progressions in the pass game.” He’ll get a better idea of just how far along he is on Thursday in his first action against an opposing defense. Excited? Nervous? A little bit of both? “I think I’ll be excited, first and foremost,” he said, “Just to get out there and (putting) on the uniform and (running) out on the field will be exciting.” Jones now gets the chance to answer those draft-day boos and play his way into Giants’ fans hearts. Here we go.

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Sept. 8. Gase had to fend off Frank Gore’s desire to get more preseason run in Miami last year. “Last year was easy,” Gase said. “Frank Gore was a great example. I was like, ‘Frank, you’re not playing in the preseason.’ And he was in my office every day the third week (leading up to) the third preseason game. And he was like, ‘I’m playing.’ It’s hard to argue with Frank Gore in that situation, because he’s not listening to what I’m saying. He’s just like, ‘I’m playing. I will be dressed (but) whether or not you put me in the game will be (another) thing.’ And we ended up playing him one series and he stood next to me for the next series and says, ‘I’m going back in.’ It’s maddening with a guy like that who wants to play that bad.” There’s no doubt that Bell wants to get back into the swing of things, but the preseason opener isn’t the right time ... unless Gase makes sure that his Pro Bowl running back runs around a little bit without actually touching the ball. Go out on a pass route. Maybe do a little pass protection. Be a decoy on a play-action pass. “Whatever decision we make, we’ll all be good with,” Gase said. “We’ll do what we need to do and move on to the next step.” The last thing Gase needs is another James Stewart situation. Bell is too valuable to expose him to needless hits on Thursday.

seen in practice in terms of their base looks, their base coverages and pressures.” Might as well get used to it, kid. “(Jones) is going to get pressure during the season,” Shurmur said. “We’ll react to whatever comes.” Actually, it remains to be seen when — or even whether — Jones is subject to regular season blitzes, because Shurmur has made no definitive plans about Jones’ playing time. Manning is his quarterback until further notice, even if it seems like it’s just a matter of time when Jones does take over as the longterm starter. For now, Jones will keep his head down and continue to absorb Shurmur’s offense, something he believes he’s handling quite well so far. “It’s still pretty early in my

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140 SOUTH ROAD, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/02/19. Office: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o William R. Bell, 205 W. 54th Street, Apartment 7A, New York, NY 10019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5355 Main Street, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/9/2019. Cty: Greene. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to The LLC, 5365 State Rte. 23, #405, Windham, NY 12496. General Purpose. Aegis Security Solutions LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/7/2019. Office location: Greene County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 145, Greenville, NY 12083. Purpose: security systems services and general business purposes Alley 81 LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 7/1/19. Office: Greene Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 231 Bedford Ave Brooklyn, NY 11211 General Purpose ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY BKO BOULEVARDS, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on 08/06/2019. 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 TRUMBLE FARMS II, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 07/08/2019. 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. DOUBLE G BUILDERS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/02/19. Office: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 826 State Route 295, East Chatham, NY 12060. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Drwellness LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 5/8/19. Office: Greene Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to princ address 1963 Rte 214 Lanesville, NY 12450 RA: Soribel Fernandez 85-14 251 St Bellerose, NY 11426 General Purpose

office at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, as prepared by the Superintendent of Public Works, are on file at the office of the Department of Public Works, 520 Warren Street Hudson, New York. A Certified Check or bank draft, payable to the order of the City of Hudson, or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value), or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to 5% of the total of the Bid shall be submitted with each bid. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project; and, that the Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 45 days from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract. Robert W. Perry, Jr. Superintendent of Public Works City of Hudson "IT IS THE POLICY OF PINE HAVEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER to admit and to treat all patients/residents without regard to Race, Creed, Color, National Origin, Sex, Handicap or Source of Payment. The same requirements for admission are applied to all, and patients/residents are assigned within the facility without regard to Race, Creed, Color, National Origin, Sex, Handicap, Sexual Preference or Source of Payment. There is no distinction in eligibility for or in the manner of providing any patient/resident service provided by or through the facility. All facilities are available without discrimination to all patients/residents and visitors. All persons and organizations that have occasion to either refer patients/residents to, or recommend Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are advised to do so without regard to patient's/resident's Race, Creed, Color, National Origin, Sex, Handicap, or Source of Payment." RS1T01/07&61998 Legal Notice Aplic. for Authority for Foreign LLC Clark Realty Group LLC File Date 6/20/19 Columbia County Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Organized 2/18/2015 2 Brown Street Pittsfield MA 01201 SSNY is designated agent of LLC for any process. Principal office: 2 Brown Street Pittsfield MA 01201 Auth. Officer: Secretary Commonwealth of Mass, Boston Ma Purpose: All legal purposes

Notice of formation of 3141 Atlantic Avenue LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/03/2018. Office location: Greene County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 23 Franklin INVITATION FOR BID The City of Hudson, Street, Catskill, NY Dept. of Public Works 12414. Purpose: any will receive bids for the lawful purpose. Planing and Paving of various streets, until LEGAL NOTICE 2:00 PM on August 15, COUNTY OF COLUM2019 at the Depart- BIA ment of Public Works NOTICE TO VENDORS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed bids will be received for Polyethylene Garbage Bags at the office of Columbia County Central Services, 401 State St., Hudson, New York 12534 until 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Bids shall be contained in a sealed envelope, clearly marked "Polyethylene Bag Bid". Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Columbia County Office Building, Committee Room, 401 State Street, Hudson, New York, at 2:15 P.M., Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Bid packages can be obtained by any bidder at the Columbia County Department of Central Services, 401 State Street, Hudson, New York, and shall be prepared in accordance with the forms contained in the bid package. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the bid opening. The County of Columbia reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bid#: 19-014 Dated: August 8, 2019 Marsfall, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 7/3/19. Office: Columbia Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to Legalinc Corp Srvcs Inc. 1967 Wehrle Dr #1-086 Buffalo, NY 14221 General Purpose NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FIRST:The name of the Limited Liability Company is BAMAUTO LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") SECOND:The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on MARCH 5, 2019. THIRD:The County within the State of New York in which the office of the Company is located is Greene. FOURTH:The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is 136 Pine Crest Lane Freehold NY 12431. FIFTH:The Company is organized for all lawful purposes, and to do any and all things necessary, convenient, or incidental to that purpose. Dated: March 5, 2019 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF GREENE WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE

PA S S - T H R O U G H CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-11, Plaintiff AGAINST MARVIN STAHL, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April 11, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Lobby of the Greene County Courthouse, 320 Main Street, Village of Catskill, on September 11, 2019 at 12:30PM, premises known as 2517 COUNTY ROUTE 10, WINDHAM (TOWN OF ASHLAND), NY 12407. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Ashland, County of Greene and State of New York, SECTION 60.00, BLOCK 1, LOT 26.2. Approximate amount of judgment $527,162.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 14-0546. JON KOSICH, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF GREENE FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST KATHRYN VEVERKA, PETER VEVERKA, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 19, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Lobby of the Greene County Courthouse, 320 Main Street, Catskill, NY, on August 28, 2019 at 12:30PM, premises known as 1777 ROUTE 145, EAST DURHAM, NY 12423. 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 50, BLOCK 4, LOT 26-27. Approximate amount of judgment $128,601.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 79/2018. JON KOSICH, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Cairo Town Board has rescheduled their August Town Board Meeting. The meeting has been rescheduled for Monday August 12th @ 7:00PM in the Cairo

Town Hall. By the order of the Cairo Town Board. Kayla L. Warner Town Clerk SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF GREENE CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff -againstJOHN KONIK, JR. A/K/A JOHN KONIK, NICOLE KONIK, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated April 1, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Greene County Courthouse, 320 Main Street, Catskill, NY on August 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Cairo, County of Greene and State of New York, being more particularly shown, known and designated as Lot #10 on a map entitled "Machican Manor", property of Oriac, Inc. Scale as shown dated August 20, 1975, survey and map prepared by Morrill Associates, Professional Land Surveyors, Cairo, New York, and which map was filed in the Greene County Clerk's Office on the 21st day of June, 1977. Section: 119.01 Block: 1 Lot: 18 Said premises known as 62 MAHICAN DRIVE, SOUTH CAIRO, NY Approximate amount of lien $266,321.80 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Index Number 0041/2018. RALPH C. LEWIS, JR., ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 File# 7645.15 STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT : COUNTY OF GREEN NOTICE OF SALE Index #18-366 THE BANK OF GREENE COUNTY, Plaintiff, -againstANTHONY G. MARINO, STEPHANIE C. MARINO, VON AWEYDEN, LLC, AQUA TEC WATER SERVICES, INC., SEAN MARINO, KEVIN SCHULTZ, EDWARD AHRENS and LORI AHRENS, SAUGERTIES LUMBER CO., INC., BELGIAN TRUCKING & EXCAVATING, LLC, and WINDHAM EQUIPMENT RENTALS, INC., Defendants.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly made and entered in the above-entitled action, bearing date the 24th day of June, 2019, I the undersigned, the Referee in said judgment named, will sell at public auction in the first floor lobby of the Greene County Courthouse at 320 Main Street, in the Village of Catskill, County of Greene and State of New York, on the 21st day of August, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. o'clock in the forenoon on that date, the premises directed by said judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL that piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Ashland, County of Greene and State of New York, said parcel being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the center of Greene County Route 17, said point also being in the center of a private roadway running to the east from Greene County Route 17, said point being the westerly corner of the parcel herein described and being located the following course and distance from a point in the center of the bridge which carries said Route 17 over the Batavia Kill: S 16? 26' 12" W 833.46 feet; running thence from said point of beginning along the centerline of said private roadway and through the lands of the grantors herein, Robert O. Goff and Jeanette Goff, N 76? 09' 51" E 250.00 feet; thence continuing along the centerline of said private roadway and along the southerly bounds of lands of Jorge I. Pardo and Elba N. Provost (L. 841 - p. 138) the following five (5) courses and distances: N 76? 09' 51" E 254.77 feet to a point of curvature;

along a curve which bears to the right having a central angle of 19? 52' 50", a radius of 432.83 feet, and a length of 150.18 feet to a point of tangency: S 83? 57' 19" E 98.61 feet; S 75? 13' 19" E 159.25 feet; and S 69? 25' 39" E 160.95 feet; thence continuing along the westerly bounds of said lands of Jorge I. Pardo and Elba N. Provost (L.841 p.138) passing through an iron pin set twenty-five (25) feet from the centerline of the aforementioned private roadway S 04? 58' 50" W 432.71 feet to an iron pin set in the northerly bounds of lands now or formerly of Amos and Ichabod, Inc. (L. 615 - p. 96); thence running along said lands now or formerly of Amos and Ichabod, Inc. N 85? 01' 10" W 898.27 feet, passing through an iron pin set, to a point in the centerline of said Greene County Route 17; thence running along the centerline of said Greene County Route 17 the following two (2) courses and distances: N 19? 21' 18" W 261.90 feet to a point of curvature; along a curve which bears to the right having a central angle of 08? 02' 04", a radius of 611.94 feet, and a length of 85.81 feet to a point of tangency at the point and place of beginning. Containing 10.116 acres of land. TOGETHER with and subject to an easement for ingress and egress, to be used in common with others, fifty (50) feet in width, the centerline of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline of said easement in the centerline of said Greene County Route 17, which point of beginning is located S 16? 26' 12" W 833.46 feet from the point in the center of said bridge which carries said Route 17 over the

Batavia Kill; thence proceeding along the centerline of said easement N 76? 09' 51" E 250.00 feet; N 76? 09' 51" 254.77 feet to a point of curvature; thence along a curve which bears to the right having a central angle of 19? 52' 50", a radius of 432.83 feet, and a length of 150.18 feet to a point of tangency: S 83? 57' 19" E 98.61 feet; S 75? 13' 19" E 159.25 feet; and S 69? 25' 39" E 160.95 feet. TOGETHER with and subject to an easement for the installation and maintenance of public utilities within an area having a width of eighty (80) feet, for the length of the aforesaid easement for ingress and egress, the centerline of which is the centerline of said easement for ingress and egress. SUBJECT to the rights of the public in and to that portion of the above described premises as lies within the bounds of Greene County Route 17. THE above described premises is conveyed subject to the covenant and restriction that no house trailer, mobile home nor junk cars may be stored, erected or maintained upon the above described premises. Excepting and reserving from the above described parcel, all that piece or parcel of land with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Town of Ashland, County of Greene and State of New York, being more particularly described as follows: That certain lot depicted as "Lot 2" upon the survey map by Santo Associates Land Survey and Engineering, P.C., dated June 2, 2003, entitled "survey Map and Subdivision of Lands of Anthony G. Marino & Stephanie C. Marino", which map was filed in the Greene County Clerk's Office

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COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA on May 12, 2004 as File EASI-B as Map No. 2004-54. Lot 2 contains 5.100 acres of land. Dated:July 19, 2019 s./ Ann Marie Rabin Ann Marie Rabin, Referee DEILY & SCHAEFER Attorneys for Plaintiff One Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414 SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF GREENE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against BRUCE HILLJE, Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 2, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Greene County Courthouse, 325 Main Street, Catskill, N.Y. on the 5th day of September, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Greenville, County of Greene and State of New York. Said premises known as 3016 County Route 26, Climax, N.Y. 12042. (Section: 13.00, Block: 3, Lot: 23.1). Approximate amount of lien $ 152,166.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 1061-17. Monica Kenny-Kelf, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 The Board Of Education of the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District is accepting sealed bids for: Transportation for one student from residence Jewett, NY to the Sackett Educational Center daily, 200 Schuurman Rd, Castleton-On-Hudson, NY 12033 for the 20192020 School Year, in accordance to bid specifications. Bid specifications will be available from the Tannersville High School District Office (518589-5400 X 1000). Sealed bids must be submitted to the Tannersville High School District Office, attention Amy E. Sylak, Transportation Supervisor, by Tuesday, August 13th at 10:00am at which time they will be publicly opened in the Superintendent’s Office. No faxed bids will be accepted. Final approval will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday, August 15th, at the BOE meeting. The BOE reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids. The Board Of Education of the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District is accepting sealed bids for: Transportation for two students from residences in Tannersville and Hunter, NY, to Greenville High School, daily for the 2019-2020 School Year, in accordance to bid specifications. Bid specifications will be available from the Tannersville High School District Office (518589-5400 X 1000). Sealed bids must be submitted to the Tannersville High School District Office, attention Amy E. Sylak, Transportation Supervisor, by Tuesday, August 13th at 10:00am at which time they will be publicly opened in the Superintendent’s Office. No faxed bids will be accepted. Final approval will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday, August 15th, at the BOE meeting. The BOE reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF COLUMBIA INDEX# 13828/2018 S U P P L E M E N TA L SUMMONS AND NOTICE Plaintiff designates Columbia County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises are situated. MTGLQ Investors, L.P., Plaintiff(s), against Unknown heirs at law of Scott James Witko, and if they be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff,

claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors; administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; Kyle James Witko, The People of the State of New York, and "JOHN DOE #1," through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's attorneys within 20 days after the service of this summons exclusive of the day of service or within 30 days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a certain mortgage bearing the date May 30, 2007, executed by the defendants, Clara A. Witko, to Citifinancial Company (DE), to secure the payment of $136,356.05, with interest, which said mortgage was recorded in the Clerk's Office where the property is located on May 31, 2007, in Liber/Reel/Book/Instrument/CRFN 610 of Mortgages at Page 1705. Said mortgage was ultimately assigned to MTGLQ Investors, L.P., and the Assignment of Mortgage was dated October 5, 2017; and recorded in the Clerk's Office where the property is located on April 5, 2018 in Liber/Reel/Book/Instrument/CRFN 864 at Page 1331 of Mortgages, covering premises known as 12 James Street, Hudson, New York 12534, (Section

100.18, Block 3 and Lot 17). To the above named Defendants: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Jonathan D. Nichols, Acting J.S.C. of the State of New York, filed along with the supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of COLUMBIA on 7/17/2019. This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Greenport, Columbia County, New York (Section 100.18, Block 3 and Lot 17), said premises known as 12 James Street, Hudson, New York 12534. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. The following amounts are now due and owing on said mortgage and the said instrument secured by said mortgage, no part of any of which has been paid although duly demanded: Entire Principal Balance in the amount of $125,737.33 with interest from March 15, 2016 at the current interest rate of 5.00%. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES B A N K R U P T C Y COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/CREDITOR AND THIS NOTICE/DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid, there are government agencies, and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by New York State Department of Financial Services' at 1-800-269-0990 or visit the Department's website at http://www.dfs.ny.gov. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process.?You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE

REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to "save" your home. ?There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner's distress.?You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES, Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Our File 35140 TOWN OF CATSKILL PLANNING BOARD Town of Catskill Town Hall 439 Main Street Catskill, New York 12414 (518) 943-2141 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Catskill Planning Board will hold a public hearing in accordance with Town Law § 276 and the Town of Catskill Subdivision Regulations on August 13, 2019 at 7:10 PM at Town Hall, 439-441 Main Street in the Town of Catskill, to consider a two lot minor subdivision of land located on 173-175 Cairo Junction Rd. , Catskill, proposed by Jason Menelaos & Brian Rinaldi. Written and oral comments will be accepted until the close of the public hearing. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF COLUMBIA INDEX NO. 14103-2019 Plaintiff designates COLUMBIA as the place of trial situs of the real property S U P P L E M E N TA L SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 3003 MAIN STREET VALATIE, NY 12184 District: Section: 33.18 Block: 1 Lot: 73BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT P. DEDRICK A/K/A ROBERT PHILIP DEDRICK A/K/A ROBERT DEDRICK if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $270,000.00 and interest, recorded on January 13, 2009, at Liber 650 Page 2172, of the Public Records of COLUMBIA County, New York, covering premises known as 3003 MAIN STREET VALATIE, NY 12184.The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. COLUMBIA County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: Christina Bruderman, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

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Trae Young is ready to lift his stardom to the next level Ben Golliver The Washington Post

LAS VEGAS — Trae Young was one of the shortest, lightest and youngest players invited to USA Basketball’s training camp, but that hardly discouraged him from trying to steal the show. When media members were let into the gym to view portions of a practice scrimmage on Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks point guard was directing traffic for his team of understudies. Young probed with crossover dribbles, found shooters with soft-touch passes, and glided around high screens while feeling for driving angles. On the final possession, Young broke free to the corner, accepted an inbounds pass, and coolly swished a curling fadeaway jumper to end the contest. While Young, 20, is unlikely to make the cut for Team USA’s 12-man roster for the FIBA World Cup in China, his participation with the program’s “Select Team” of rising stars is part of a comprehensive offseason regimen aimed at improving his strength, rounding out his game and preparing him to handle greater leadership responsibilities. For the 2019 rookie of the year runner-up, there are two obvious benchmarks on the horizon: guiding the Hawks to their first playoff appearance since 2017, and claiming a spot on the East’s all-star team.

Young was wary of “setting a bar” for himself or the Hawks, but he eagerly embraced those heightened expectations. “I think there’s a big opportunity for us,” Young said. “We can go as far as we want to go. I definitely believe we can [compete for a playoff spot]. Depending on how the season goes, anything can happen [with all-star], God willing. Once we start winning, all the other accolades, individual awards and all-star, all that stuff will be taken care of.” Atlanta’s impressive handling of Young has set the stage for such lofty talk. The No. 5 pick in the 2018 draft was installed by Hawks Coach Lloyd Pierce as the full-time starter from day one last season, and he was given every opportunity to learn on the job. Young kept his head through a ghastly shooting slump in the fall to finish with averages of 19.1 points and 8.1 assists per game, joining Damon Stoudamire as the only rookies to post those numbers in the modern era. His rare gift for understanding spacing and setting up his teammates was evident early, and his quick-trigger 3-point shooting improved as the season unfolded. “Trae is a stud,” said the Boston Celtics’ Kemba Walker, a fellow undersized point guard and the projected starter for Team USA. “You can tell how much work he puts into his game.”

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter at State Farm Arena.

Remarkably, Young averaged 24.7 points and 9.2 assists per game in 23 games after the All-Star break, production that suggested a second-year breakthrough could be coming. “Now I know what to expect,” Young said. “How to handle the long road trips and the back-tobacks. How to take care of my body. I’m going to be able to feel more free and have more confidence going into the season.” Pierce’s summer prescription for his budding star included everything from dietary recommendations to mental development. As a result, Young has added 10 pounds to his skinny frame this summer while cutting out fried foods and eating more

greens. With added strength, he hopes to more effectively handle contact as a ballhandler and to present a more physical defensive presence. Knowing that his point guard is soft-spoken by nature and a somewhat less-than-intimidating physical presence, Pierce has repeatedly stressed to Young that he will be expected to carry the locker room. “He’s going to need to be our leader,” Pierce said. “We need him to take this [Team USA] experience back to Atlanta. We need him to be vocal and accountable for our team’s success. It’s a lot to put on any young player, but he wants it.” After working out in Atlanta in May and June, Young shifted

to Southern California to finetune the bread-and-butter aspects of his game: shooting and ballhandling. Young is quick and slithery off the dribble, but his lack of size makes it challenging for him to finish at the rim in traffic. Mastering little-guy counters, like floaters, runners and stop-and-pop jumpers, will be crucial to improving his overall offensive efficiency. Atlanta’s coaching staff is also scheming ways to diversify Young’s offensive game. Pierce envisions deploying Young in more off-ball situations, much like the Golden State Warriors utilize Stephen Curry. By mixing it up, the Hawks hope to protect Young from double teams and traps, and to help generate cleaner shots. “Trae is so creative and dynamic with the ball in his hands, but I want him to be a dual threat,” Pierce said. As Pierce has reimagined Young’s role, Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk has reworked the supporting cast. Atlanta used lottery picks on Virginia’s De’Andre Hunter and Duke’s Cam Reddish in the 2019 draft, adding a pair of big, multi-positional wings to complement Young’s pick-and-roll partnership with John Collins. Young called the moves, which fit with Pierce’s 3-point heavy offensive scheme, a “home run at every position we need.” Schlenk deserves credit for a

tidy turnaround, at least on paper. In the two-plus years since he was hired, the first-time GM has identified a potential franchise player in Young, assembled a legitimate core of young talent, established a clear style of play and navigated his organization toward an incredibly flexible salary cap position next summer. The biggest question at the moment is whether a rosy future has started to overshadow a more complicated present. After all, Atlanta won just 29 games last season, it finished in the bottom-10 in both offense and defense, and Young ranked as one of the league’s worst individual defenders. Veteran contributors Taurean Prince, Kent Bazemore and Dewayne Dedmon also departed over this summer. Many of the most important players in Pierce’s new-look rotation will be 23 or younger, meaning Atlanta’s anticipated leap forward might still be a year away. Although Young’s potential is enough to make the mind wander, the Hawks’ brass is doing its best not to get ahead of itself. “Progression is the key word,” Pierce said. “We have to play better defense. We have to play together better. We are preparing our young guys to win games. If we do that, an all-star [selection for Young] is possible and the playoffs are possible.”

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If you haven’t already done so, discuss this with the priest/pastor of your church. Explain how the woman’s bullying and rumor spreading have affected you and ask for guidance. If she’s the one sour note in the choir, it is possible she has done the same thing to others.

Despite gastric bypass years ago, my wife is still very heavy. I’m no longer attracted to her, yet she is my best friend. I have thought about leaving her. Our kids are grown, so I wouldn’t have to pay child support. In a few years, I will be too old to pay alimony. However, even then, because where we live is so expensive, I would likely have to move out of state. I don’t want to move out of state or lose my best friend. Unsure In The West

My son moved in with a 22-year-old woman in 2009. She gave birth to a baby boy in 2010. My son, who is older, took on the responsibility of raising the boy. In 2018, she walked out on them both and wasn’t heard from again. Through public records we found out that she had committed suicide. My grandson is now 9. My question is, is he old enough to be told about his mother, or should my son wait until he’s older, like in his teens? I’m

Before making any decisions based on the assumption that you won’t have to see that your wife is provided for financially, discuss this with an attorney. Because you don’t want to move away or lose your best friend, you may have to accept that, despite her weight-loss surgery, your wife has serious issues with food and, BECAUSE she is your best friend, love her in spite of it. Help her as much as you can with healthy eating and an exercise routine you can do together.

Chest CT can’t stand in for screening mammogram I am due to have a mammogram in July, but around the same time I am supposed to have a chest CT as a follow-up to my chondrosarcoma cancer. I have a CT every other year, and an X-ray on the opTO YOUR posite years of both my affected GOOD HEALTH arm and my lungs. Does a chest CT have the potential of showing a similar finding as a mammogram? I would just as soon not have to expose myself to so much radiation all in one month. I’m 66. There is a history of postmenopausal breast cancer in my family, in my mother’s mother.

DR. KEITH ROACH

A mammogram is an X-ray that is designed specifically to look for abnormalities in breast tissue. Mammograms have been extensively studied and proven to reduce mortality in women between the ages of 50-74 (outside these ages, there remains extreme controversy). CT scans are X-rays taken from many angles and then reconstructed in a computer to provide a look at many slices of the part of the body being looked at. A CT scanner can be set to emphasize bones or soft tissue, and work is ongoing now with CT scans designed specifically for breast abnormalities. The CT scan you get as follow-up to your chondrosarcoma (a rare cancer of cartilage) is designed to look in lung tissue for abnormalities, and has not been evaluated as a means of screening for breast cancer. The CT scans you get as a part of your cancer follow-up are not an adequate substitute for ongoing mammography, which is particularly

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important in your case due to a family history. I do understand the concern about radiation, but a mammogram has very little radiation. I read a news report that vasectomy increases risk of prostate cancer. Should men avoid this procedure due to concern for prostate cancer? Several studies have looked at this possibility, and the results are conflicting. A 2014 study of about 50,000 U.S. men showed an increase of about 15% in the risk of fatal prostate cancer, but a 2016 study of 360,000 U.S. men showed no increase in risk. In June 2019, a study of over 2 million Danish men showed a 15% increase in overall prostate cancer risk. To put the risk in perspective, about 500 men would need to have a vasectomy for one additional man to get prostate cancer, in the Danish study. It is not clear that the vasectomy caused the prostate cancer. It is possible that there is something about men who choose vasectomy that puts them at higher risk to begin with; however, the authors were unable to find a known risk factor to support that possibility. Even if vasectomy does lead to an increased risk of prostate cancer, it still has similar or lower overall risk than other forms of birth control, and is a good choice for a man who is absolutely sure he does not want to father any more children. Attempting reversal is possible, but there is no guarantee of success.

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Horoscope By Stella Wilder Born today, you enjoy much that is unusual and unconventional, and yet you have little trouble integrating yourself into the more conventional world around you. You are keenly interested in what makes people tick — including their likes, dislikes and deeper motives. It would surprise no one who knows you at all well if you were to choose a career path that allows you to explore human nature in all its vastness and variety. You are no daredevil, and yet you can be quite daring at times, challenging luck itself and bringing yourself face to face with risk. You are not quite as adventurous in your personal life, for you take very seriously your charge as a child, sibling, spouse or parent not to endanger others but to do all you can to protect and defend those close to you. And this you do with admirable dedication — even to the point of sacrificing yourself to help someone in your inner circle. Also born on this date are: Dustin Hoffman, actor; Esther Williams, swimmer and actress; Connie Stevens, actress; Mel Tillis, singer and songwriter; Rory Calhoun, actor; Emiliano Zapata, war hero. 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. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You may wonder what to do about correcting an error made some time ago — but a friend has your back and has likely already taken care of it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You’re puzzling over a situation that you feel may soon get out of hand — but you can avoid a serious issue by ad-

dressing it right now. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You don’t have to have all the facts in order to keep a bad situation from getting worse. All you have to do is act now, with confidence. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — You’re waiting for a sign that isn’t likely to be revealed as expected. Go about your business as usual, but keep your eyes peeled. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You can take a stand against someone who is mounting a campaign against you. This needn’t lead to a major conflict if you are vigilant. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You are interested in getting a little more variety into your daily routine, but you must ask yourself what it is you are really after. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — The most important things are close at hand today. Be sure to ask a friend for help if you feel you’re losing your control over something. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You’ve been complaining about the same thing for quite some time, but today you can actually do something about it — if you dare. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Caution is advised when dealing with someone you don’t know well. No one is being malicious, but careless interaction can result in harm. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Take care that your unique brand of humor isn’t misunderstood today. Perhaps now is not the time to joke about certain things. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Your care for someone in need knows no bounds, and today you may decide to make a personal sacrifice that sends all the right signals. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You’re certain that you’re doing something the right way, but someone close to you has other ideas. Perhaps you should consider alternatives. COPYRIGHT 2019 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.

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SUPER QUIZ

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

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

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

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

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: LOFTY BURRO DEBTOR AMOEBA Answer: The tourists enjoyed the view of the castle from the — “MOATER” BOAT

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Solution to Wednesday’s puzzle

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

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Identify the name given to the type of government or rule. (e.g., Rule by a king or queen. Answer: Monarchy.) Freshman level 1. People vote in elections to choose the people who will govern them. 2. Government by one who takes power by force and does not allow elections. 3. The state owns and controls the means of production. Graduate level 4. A form of socialism that abolishes private ownership. 5. Individual states with a national government for areas such as defense. 6. A group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power. PH.D. level 7. A situation in which there is no government or no social control. 8. A type of democracy that is ruled by a president voted on by the people. 9. A government led by religious leaders.

SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Democracy. 2. Dictatorship. 3. Socialism. 4. Communism. 5. Federation. 6. Junta. 7. Anarchy. 8. Republic. 9. Theocracy. 18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?

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Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1 Pesky insect 4 Tiny 9 Poor box donation 13 Equipment 15 Leg bone 16 Suitor 17 Robust 18 Steve or Woody 19 Sudden attack 20 Cruel 22 Bookie’s quote 23 Stags’ mates 24 Neckwear 26 Valuables 29 Overwhelm; engulf 34 Long look 35 Twenty 36 Clear liquor 37 Cluckers 38 Glossy 39 __ off; repel 40 Nosh 41 Trim limbs 42 __-watch 43 Making wide cuts 45 Informed on 46 Wesson product 47 Breathe heavily 48 Able to reach high shelves 51 __ to; as stated by 56 UTEP or UCLA 57 Uproar 58 In __; poor 60 Rib or radius 61 Windy day toys 62 Plane-boarder’s place 63 Bladed tools 64 On the ball 65 Scooted DOWN 1 E-I connection 2 Actress Remini 3 Ivy League school 4 Part of USNA 5 Pepper grinders

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6 On the ball 7 Is dishonest 8 “Murder, She Wrote” star 9 Overseas 10 Go before others 11 Housekeeper 12 Lather 14 Library patrons 21 Repetition 25 Twenty-__; blackjack 26 Fireplace residue 27 Make off with 28 __ Monica, CA 29 Cake topping 30 “__ But the Brave”; Sinatra film 31 Representative 32 Color slightly 33 Finished 35 Give the cold shoulder to 38 Asian nation 39 Appropriate

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41 N.L. East team 42 Ensemble 44 Does math problems 45 Least common 47 Baffling riddle 48 Brass instrument 49 As strong as __

50 Queue 52 Wind up 53 Reference 54 Close 55 “__ move on!”; cry to a slowpoke 59 Cub Scout group

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