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Officials settle flycar dispute

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HUNTER — Medic 9, the mountaintop flycar, will have a new home. Greene County Emergency Services Board of Directors President Mark Evans confirmed Monday that a location in the village of Hunter had been secured for the flycar. Five months after several mountaintop officials made their case for better emergency services, one of their requests is being met. Hunter Town Supervisor Daryl Legg, Hunter Town Councilman Dolph Semenza, Lexington

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Mark Evans, president of Greene County EMS Board of Directors, presented a proposal in February to add a flycar to serve the LexingtonPrattsville community.

Town Supervisor John Berger and Windham Town Supervisor Robert Pelham addressed the Greene County Legislature regarding issues with the area’s paramedic flycar, which is stationed in Windham. A flycar is an emergency response vehicle equipped to prepare patients for transport before an ambulance arrives at a scene. Officials asked the current vehicle to be moved to Hunter because Windham’s ambulance was equipped with advanced life support, and also See FLYCAR A2

Catskill Boys Soccer The Catskill boys soccer team prepares for its Sept. 3 Patroon Conference opener. PAGE B1

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Will there be a US-Iran summit? France President Macron wants to arrange meeting between Trump and Iran president Rouhani PAGE A5

New attractions, security at 179th fair

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A view from the top of the Ferris wheel at the 2016 Columbia County Fair in Chatham.

By Amanda Purcell Columbia-Greene Media

CHATHAM — It’s that time of year again for Ferris wheel rides and funnel cakes at the fairgrounds.

Timing is everything

The 179th annual Columbia County Fair will run from Aug. 28 through Sept. 2. From talent shows to demolition derbies, each day is jam-packed with events for fair-lovers of all

ages. ‘We’re expecting beautiful weather and it’s a wonderful tradition to come to come to the fair each year,” said Betsy Braley, one of the fair’s

directors. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 70s and low 80s this week for the fair, according to the National Weather Service.

New this year is an exotic animal petting zoo and the state police rollover simulator. Throughout the fair, there will be 4-H competitions at See FAIR A2

When planting, don’t always think spring; the best time for growing is just a few weeks away PAGE A6

Law reflects new approach to gun control

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ALBANY — The Red Flag Law went into effect in New York state this weekend, allowing court petitions to take guns away from people who may be a danger to themselves or others. The legislation was signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in February and went into effect Saturday. “This law makes New York the first state in the nation to empower teachers, law enforcement and family members to pursue court intervention when they believe someone is a danger to themselves or others,” Cuomo said in a statement. The Red Flag Law allows citizens to apply to the court for an “extreme risk protection order” to prevent someone they feel might pose a threat by purchasing or possessing a firearm. The court would

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then issue a temporary order based on several criteria including threats of violence, violations of orders of protection, reckless use of firearms, evidence of ongoing or recent substance abuse or pending charges involving a firearm. Once the court issues a temporary order, the court is required to hold a hearing in three to six business days. Cuomo said the new law will keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. “Nearly half of all perpetrators of mass shootings exhibit warning signs before the shooting,” Cuomo said. “This new law will help keep guns away from those dangerous people in the first place and prevent needless tragedies.” Hudson resident Michael Spann said he supports the law. “This seems like an obvious step to take after all the See GUN A2

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A new state law took effect this weekend giving New Yorkers the ability to petition courts to prevent someone they believe to be dangerous from acquiring or owning a firearm.

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24/7 and $40,000 to purchase the medical equipment, Evans said in February. A new vehicle would take 30 to 60 days to prepare for the road, Evans said. The proposed new flycar, which would be housed at the Lexington highway garage, has the potential to reduce response times. “The mountaintop has an average response time of 14.1 minutes and the valley area is 8.9 minutes on average, which gives a delta of 5.2 minutes,” Evans said. The Legislature has no plans at this time to pursue the additional vehicle, said Legislator William Lawrence, R-Cairo, chairman of the Public Safety Committee.

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Fair the show ring, hot dog pig races, oxen demonstrations, heritage village, magic shows, a watermelon eating contest, hypnotist shows and acrobats. A full schedule of events can be found on the fair’s website, or download the Columbia County Fair online application for smart phones. For the first time, fair staff has instituted bag check areas which will be located at all entrances where guests and vendors will be subject to a manual search or scan with the use of a metal detector wand. Everyone and their property are subject to search. “The bag check policy is for everyone’s safety, similar to those instituted at the Dutchess fair and state fair,” Braley said. The demolition derby will be held at the grandstand Wednesday and Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. The last driver left standing in the metal-mashing competition will be declared the winner. On Wednesday night, four-cylinders, minivans, mini pick-ups and mini SUVs take the track. On Thursday night, six- and eight-cylinders and full-size pick-ups and vans will compete. Thirty acts were registered as of Monday for the Columbia County’s Got Talent competition, and more acts are expected to sign up by the deadline Tuesday, Braley said. The competition begins at noon Wednesday. The top six division finalists will compete again in the talent contest finals

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Caitlin Dearnley cuddles with her cow Connie at the 2018 Columbia County Fair.

at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prizes are distributed in three divisions. Last year 11 acts advanced to the New York State Fair. On Friday night, diesel, 4wd modified and enhanced gas trucks will compete as part of the New York Truck Pulling circuit. On Saturday, monster tractors will roar as they pull their heavy loads past the grandstand crowd, as they earn points toward the circuit championship and rumble the fairgrounds to the delight of spectators. Also on Saturday, the annual Firefighters Parade steps off at 11 a.m. with Columbia County Fire and EMS companies marching along with the Ghent Band. The main act will be 7 p.m. Sunday, when country-rock star Frankie Ballard performs

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The Columbia County Fair kids ice cream eating contest in 2018.

his hits, “Helluva Life,” “Young & Crazy” and “Sunshine & Whiskey.” On Labor Day, professional cowboys from around the country will compete for cash prizes and a chance at the year-end

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trophy buckle at the Painted Pony Rodeo. Team roping, calf roping, steer wrestling and ladies barrel racing will also take place. To reach reporter Amanda Purcell, call 518-82-1616 ext. 2500, or send an email to apurcell@thedailymail. net, or tweet to @amandajpurcell.

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“The contracts for 2020 are the same as last year,” he said. “The same number of vehicles and personnel.” The board approved the contracts Aug. 21. The option of adding a car is still there, Lawrence said, adding that he thinks it is a good idea. “I think ambulance service is what they are really lacking,” he said. “If they could get fulltime ambulance crews I think it would work to their benefit.” Forming an ambulance service would take six months, Evans said in February. He did not have cost estimates. For now, Lawrence said he believes the move to a more central location will be helpful.

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asked that a second flycar be added in the Lexington area of the mountaintop. “We will sign a lease with the village after the renovations,” Evans said, adding that the move could take place in the first quarter of 2020. The Hunter building, on the corner of Bridge Street and Route 23A, is used for storage, and needs to be cleaned up. Living quarters will also be added, Evans said. No cost estimates for the renovations have been given yet, Evans said. Legg finds the measure to

be encouraging. “I think that’s a good first step,” he said. “We’d like to see more.” The mountaintop had 70 emergency calls in July, Legg said, and better distributed services will help serve the community. “[A second car] would not only help the mountaintop but help the valley as well because they move around,” Legg said. Greene EMS is not pursuing the additional car at this time, Evans said. Cost estimates requested by the Legislature showed that the price of a new flycar would be around $403,000. Additionally it would cost $200,000 to staff the vehicle

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shootings we’ve had,” Spann said. “I don’t see how you can oppose this.” In 2017, Columbia County law enforcement agencies reported 19 violent crimes committed with a firearm, a rate of 31.3 crimes per 100,000 people, according to the most recent data available from the New York State Bureau of Criminal Justice Services. During the same year, Greene County law enforcement reported five violent crimes committed with a firearm, a rate of 10.6 crimes per 100,000 people. Assemblyman Chris Tague, R-102, said the Red Flag Law will not curb gun violence. “I’ve been very vocal about my stance on this wave of gun legislation — you cannot legislate evil, plain and simple,” Tague said. “Bad people will find a way to commit terrible actions, and solely focusing on punishing law-abiding citizens is a disservice that distracts us from the real conversation we should be having, namely how we treat mental

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The Red Flag Law, signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in February, went into effect this weekend.

health issues in this country.” Tague went on to say that New York state has “some of the most restrictive laws in the country.” When the governor signed the Red Flag bill into law earlier this year, Greene County Sheriff Greg Seeley called it a continued attack on New Yorkers’ Second Amendment rights. “I am concerned about law-abiding citizens who own guns. Leave them alone. It’s their Second Amendment right,” Seeley said at the time. “If you commit a crime with a gun, it is game on. We are coming to take your guns away.” This year, Cuomo signed into law a slew of new guncontrol bills, including laws banning bump stocks, which

speed up the firing rate of guns; new regulations on gun storage; and enhanced, stricter waiting periods for individuals who are not immediately approved to purchase a firearm; and bans on armed teachers in schools. Seventeen states in the nation currently have a form of a “red flag law” on the books in addition to New York, including Florida, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana and California. Most of the laws were passed

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CALENDAR Tuesday, Aug. 27 n Catskill Town Planning Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill

Wednesday, Aug. 28 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m.

at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill

Monday, Sept. 2 n Athens Town Hall closed for La-

bor Day n Coxsackie Village Hall closed for Labor Day

Wednesday, Sept. 4 n Greene County Economic Development Corporation 4 p.m. Greene County Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Conference Room (Room 427), 411 Main St., Catskill.

Thursday, Sept. 5 n Cairo Town Planning Board 7

p.m. at the Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo n Coxsackie Village Workshop 6 p.m. at Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie

Monday, Sept. 9 n Cairo Town Board 7 p.m. at the

Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo 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 Board of Electrical Examiners 1 p.m. at the Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., 4th Floor, Room 469, Catskill

Tuesday, Sept. 10 n Coxsackie Village Historic Pres-

ervation Committee 6 p.m. at Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie

Wednesday, Sept. 11 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m.

at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill

Monday, Sept. 16 n Athens Town Board 6:45 p.m. at the Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens

Tuesday, Sept. 17 n Athens Village Planning Board

6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens

Wednesday, Sept. 18 n Catskill Library Board 6:45 p.m.

at either the Catskill Library, 1 Franklin St., Catskill or Palenville Library, 3303 Route 23A, Palenville

Thursday, Sept. 19 n Coxsackie Village Planning

Board 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie

Monday, Sept. 23 n Catskill Village Planning Board 7

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

Wednesday, Sept. 25 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m.

at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill

Wednesday, Oct. 2 n Greene County Economic De-

velopment Corporation 4 p.m. Greene County Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Conference Room (Room 427), 411 Main St., Catskill.

Thursday, Oct. 3 n Cairo Town Planning Board 7

p.m. at the Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo

Monday, Oct. 7 n Athens Town Board 6:45 p.m. at

the Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Cairo Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo

Bridge Street Theater presents The Work Project CATSKILL — Recently unions and the issue of worker’s rights has been the subject of public discourse. This and the book “Working” by Studs Terkel were the inspiration for Luis Macia, the artist for the Work Project. The project highlights workers who share their stories and images with social realist artist Luis Macia culminating in an art exhibit of workers’ portraits accompanied by a live reading of their oral histories. The stories reflect the stark contrast of workers’ experience based on their union status. One of the workers in the project is Pete who described a moment of desperation. “After days of double shifts I was exhausted and driving the truck wouldn’t be safe. When

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he (his boss) asked me to do another shift he just wouldn’t take no for an answer. He asked me why I couldn’t drive

CCE hosting ‘Harvest Moon Dinner’ to benefit programs WEST COXSACKIE — Cornell Cooperative Extension will be hosting its 13th annual fundraising dinner to benefit the programs of CCE Columbia and Greene Counties 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14. This year’s dinner is unique in that it will take place in the barn of the beautiful Lime Kiln Farm in West Coxsackie. Prior to dinner, tastings will be served by two Taste NY Market producers, See & Be Kitchen and Papa’s Best Batch. A delicious meal featuring local ingredients will be prepared by Otto’s of Germantown. There will be Rotisserie Style Chicken w/ lemon and garlic; Roasted Lime Kiln Farm Lamb w/ herbs and butter; Classic Potato Salad w/ dill and mayo; Three Bean & Corn Salad w/ black, pinto & fava beans with lime, parsley, olive oil; Mixed Green Salad w/ watermelon radish, shaved carrots and lemon vinaigrette; Cornbread w/ butter and honey; Apple Crisp w/maple whipped cream and

Watermelon. Guests will enjoy live music by Aldo Lavaggi and beverages will be available for sale by Honey Hollow Brewery. There will also be an opportunity to win some wonderful gift baskets and certificates. To date, the following businesses and community members have provided support to the dinner: Farm Credit East ACA, Whitbeck Benedict & Smith LLP, Robin & Martin Smith, Evon & Sydney Antonio, Frisbee Agency, Living Structures Realty, Helmedach & Young Inc., Talco Service Plumbing & Heating, Shook Insurance Agency, Shinglekill Falls B&B, Equine Clinic at Oakenkroft, Hudson River Brewing Company, Sawyer Chevrolet, Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation, Macko Chiropractic, Five Guys Restaurants, Alicia McCagg, National Bank of Coxsackie, Crickett Hill Farm, Inc., Stewart’s Shops, Joshua Lipsman & Jonathan Sorge, Rip Van

MILLBROOK — The herd of dairy goats at Hoofprint Cheese Company is now Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW). This certification and food label lets consumers know these animals are raised outdoors on pasture or range in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S. and Canada, using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent farm. Consumer Reports has rated Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW as a “highly meaningful” label for farm animal welfare, outdoor

access and sustainability — and the only animal welfare certification in which they have confidence. Like other Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW farmers across the country, Brendan and Katelyn Foley recognize the growing consumer interest in how animals are raised on farms. Managing animals outdoors on pasture or range has known benefits for animals, consumers and the environment. The Foley’s small-scale artisanal goat dairy and creamery is focused on providing high-welfare and sustainable food to their local

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n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill

Tuesday, Oct. 15 n Athens Village Planning Board

6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens

Wednesday, Oct. 16 at either the Catskill Library, 1 Franklin St., Catskill or Palenville Library, 3303 Route 23A, Palenville

Monday, Oct. 21

At the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, people carry flowers representing their connection to Alzheimer’s — a disease that currently has no cure. But what if one day there was a white flower for Alzheimer’s first survivor? What if there were millions of them? Help make that beautiful day happen by joining us for the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease.

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

the Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens

Wednesday, Oct. 23 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m.

at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill

Winkle Brewing Company, Willow Springs Charitable Trust, Cathi Annese, Fix Brothers Fruit Farm, Santo Associates, Linda & Robert Levitt, William Gellert, Linda & Bruce Tripp, Massage & Therapies, Big Top Tent and Behn’s Best Perennials. CCE continues to seek sponsors for the event as well as donations of gift certificates. If you are interested, please contact Angela Tallarico amt18@ cornell.edu or 518-622-9820 x101. The cost of the dinner is $80 per person or $150 per two. Visit Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties’ website at www.ccecolumbiagreene. org for reservation forms or call 518-622-9820 ext. 100 (Acra). Registration and payment may also be submitted online https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/HarvestMoonDinner2019_210. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 9.

Association is the community partner for this project. For information, email the artist at luismaciastudio@ gmail.com. This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by The Greene County Council on the Arts. Additional funding was received from a Wayne C. Speenburgh Greene County Legistlature Grant, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), the Bank of Greene County and the Coxackie-Athens Teachers’ Association.

GREENE COUNTY POLICE BLOTTER Editor’s Note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.

STATE POLICE n Todd J. Osborn, 34, of Catskill, was arrested at 10:25 a.m. Aug. 21 in Athens and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Vincent E. Tucceri, 52, of Derby, Vermont, was arrested at 12 p.m. Aug. 21 and charged with third-degree larceny, a class D felony. His arrestee status is unknown. n Suzanne M. Tuscano, 51, of Coeymans, was arrested at 2:23 p.m. Aug. 21 in New Baltimore and charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, an unclassified misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. She was issued an appearance ticket. n Anthony N. Aliseo, 60, of Palenville, was arrested

at 10:40 p.m. Aug. 22 in Saugerties and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08% and driving while intoxicated, both unclassified misdemeanors, and failure to keep right and crossing road-hazard markings, both infractions. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Ashley C. Ether, 32, of Acra, was arrested at 11:19 a.m. Aug. 22 in Catskill and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and possession of a hypodermic instrument, both class A misdemeanors, and having a controlled substance in a non-original container, a violation. She was issued an appearance ticket. n Brandon Snooks, 44, of Chatham, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22 in Coxsackie and charged with seconddegree harassment, a class A misdemeanor. He was released on his own recognizance.

Hoofprint Cheese Company awarded top environmental and animal welfare certification by a Greener World

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n Catskill Library Board 6:45 p.m.

the truck for him. I told him ‘cause I don’t work here anymore.” This man was pushed to the point that he left his job

without any back-up plan to support his disabled wife. The exhibit and performance will be at the Bridge Street Theater, 44 West Bridge St., Catskill. The combination of arts, including visual and performance aspects, will provide a voice for frequently marginalized people. The show opening will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 with the performance at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets, 800-838-3006, and are free. The show will be up through the Bridge Street Theater’s entire season which ends on Nov. 30. In addition to performance nights, the show may be viewed 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment. The Coxsackie-Athens Teachers’

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community. The farm uses rotational grazing practices and sustainable farming techniques, which results in lower environmental impact and a higher quality product. Katelyn Foley of Hoofprint Cheese Company says all of the hard work is worthwhile because, ultimately, “it’s our goal to give our goats the best care possible. We are excited to say that we earned our Animal

Welfare Approved certification because this means that our farming management meets or exceeds the standards set forth by A Greener World, not only in the exceptional care given to our animals but in our sustainable farming practices as well.” Hoofprint Cheese Company goat milk cheeses are available direct from the farm, as well as at the Millbrook

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Wall can withstand speech backlash No doubt, Honeyford American Legion Post Commander Tom Andreassen is a local hero. But his introductory speech to a crowd of veterans, families and guests at the opening of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall on Thursday sparked a backlash from some veterans who were outraged at the way Andreassen injected politics into an event that is way beyond politics because of the number of men and women affected by the Vietnam War. In his speech, Andreassen warned the audience to be mindful of who they voted for, so they could keep socialists and communists out of government, because that is what veterans died fighting for. Andreassen also said he would “fight tooth and nail” to make sure they didn’t die for nothing. He concluded the ceremony by saying, “God bless our president.” Some of the angrier veterans said Andreassen thumbed his nose at Vietnam veterans, veterans in general and the sacrifices they made to stand up on a soapbox and push his own political beliefs. To these veterans, Andreassen violated an unwritten rule: At a

solemn event on sacred ground, there is no place for politics. Andreassen had a prepared speech to deliver, but he unwisely went off script and set the stage for a political debate at an occasion that called exclusively for remembrance of lives lost,l including 17 from Greene County, respect for their sacrifice and reflection on what it means to be at war and at peace. As a form of mediation, then, let’s assess the consequences of Andreassen’s words. The Memorial Wall may never return to Catskill. The speech caused minimal harm to the event, demonstrated by the size of the crowds, aided no doubt by sunny skies and cooler temperatures. As far as we know, visitors came from as far away as Monticello just to see the wall and experience the emotions. And there is something else, something important. The more than 58,000 men and women killed in Vietnam died fighting for the freedoms Americans hold dear. One is freedom of speech. This is to say, they died not defending Andreassen’s words, but defending his right to say them. Think about it.

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Occupational and physical therapists. Religious workers. Plant operators. Railway personnel. Construction workers. Maintenance and repair workers. Firefighters. Social workers. Nurses. Funeral workers. Truckers. That’s only a brief sampling of the jobs in the United States for which there are severe shortages of available employees, and way more openings than applicants. A recent article in The Washington Post detailed the heartbreaking effects of a drastic deficit in just one employment category home health aides - in just one state, Maine, which has the nation’s second-highest percentage of people over age 65. They and their relatives who cannot afford private home health aides (who charge roughly $50 an hour) are suffering. Nursing homes, similarly, are closing for want of workers. Even attempts to lure employees by raising wages have hit a brick wall; there simply aren’t enough job applicants in the state nor, apparently, enough people willing to move there. Maine’s problems in that regard will soon be a national epidemic. Within a decade or so, at least a fifth of the population in roughly 28 states will be 65 or older. The effects of aging baby boomers will be compounded by a national fertility rate that has fallen to its lowest level in nearly five decades. That means younger people will not be available to replenish the ranks of older workers as they retire. A rational immigration system, one that meets the labor market’s demands for workers in an array of skill categories and income levels, is the obvious antidote to chronic and predictable labor deficits. Unfortunately, the Trump administration, heedless of the pleas of employers, has implemented and

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We saw perhaps the first crack in President Donald Trump’s trade-war resolve on Sunday, with Trump repeatedly affirming that he was having second thoughts about escalating it with China. The White House quickly sought to clean it up, saying that Trump regretted only not increasing the tariffs even more and also that he “didn’t quite hear the question.” The contradictory explanations aside, it’s too tempting for Trump’s critics to read this as an early sign of tradewar retreat. Trump just says things sometimes, and it’s possible that he was being flippant. It’s also possible that he’s simply a little dejected about the effect the trade war is having on his most precious reelection asset - the economy - and that he momentarily let it slip. But that doesn’t mean he’s preparing to throw in the towel. And the whole thing leads to the logical question: How far is Trump willing to go with this, and what are the circumstances under which he would even pull out? The answer may not please his opponents on this issue. All signs are that the Chinese are happy to press forward through the 2020 election, hoping that Trump isn’t reelected and that they might get more favorable terms out of a Democratic replacement. They even responded by recently upping their own tariffs, despite Trump pulling back on some extremely punitive ones that were set to begin next week. Even Trump’s trade advisers seem to recognize that the Chinese have time and politics on their side - along with an unforeseen level of resolve. But if there is one unifying theme of the Trump presidency, it is ego. And although the trade war sinking the economy could doom Trump’s reelection bid, so, too, could an embarrassing retreat from the trade war that Trump has said is so necessary, and that has already carried significant costs. This

is the kind of thing he has been pushing for decades. No matter the circumstances, it would be hard for Trump to pull out without getting something tangible in return, or at least something he could try to spin to his base as genuine progress. One of the peculiarities of Trump’s trade war is his unusual background - specifically, his business history. Trump’s businesses have declared bankruptcy six times. And his past commentary suggests that he may believe a trade-war-related economic slide could simply be necessary or even negotiated away. That’s precisely how Trump has talked about the national debt, in fact. He told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” in 2016 that “I would borrow knowing that, if the economy crashed, you could make a deal.” Trump has also recently talked cavalierly about how a brief recession may simply be the price of a much-needed trade war. He seems to regard the longer-term consequences as so perilous that even a real downturn would be acceptable. It’s possible that all of this is simply bluster; when engaged in trade wars, after all, you need the other side to believe you’re willing to take it further than it’s comfortable with. These are wars of attrition and posturing. To some extent, Trump needs to be Trump when talking about this stuff, otherwise it will never work. But what if it’s not just posturing? What if Trump is really willing to go to the mat for this, even if it lays waste to the economy? What if a president who seems to regard very little as being holy and who has driven things into the ground before is willing to do that here, too? There are things that those around Trump can do, such as trying to talk him out of this. To the extent that Congress starts getting nervous, it also could reclaim the tariff authorities it has handed to the presidency in recent decades. (Doing so, of course,

would require the GOP Senate’s assent, which would rightly be viewed as a massive rebuke of Trump.) Congress also could seek some concessions as part of the approval process for the USMCA, the new trade deal with Canada and Mexico. So it’s not as though everyone besides Trump is completely powerless. But the concern about Trump from his opponents has always been what his unwieldiness would mean in the face of crisis. He hasn’t really been confronted with one to this point. That concern generally gets invoked in the context of war or nuclear conflict, but a trade war carries potentially crippling consequences, too. And much like real war, it’s a matter of how much more you’re willing to throw at a failing strategy in hopes of turning it around. It’s too soon to call this entire exercise a failure - China is paying a significant price, too, after all, and you never know what could ultimately come out of this - but we’re getting closer to a situation in which difficult decisions will have to be made about how far forward to press. It may not be the nuclear button, but there is such thing as mutually assured economic destruction, and it’s worth asking what happens when this truly gets into brinkmanship territory. (A president threatening to prevent U.S. companies from doing business in China isn’t exactly a sign of easing tensions.) Not that we should expect Trump to tip his hand like he appeared to Sunday. Both Trump’s pride and his reelection are on the line, and that’s a volatile mixture. This is looking as though it may be the genuine test of his leadership that so many Americans feared. Aaron Blake is senior political reporter, writing for The Fix. A Minnesota native, he has also written about politics for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and The Hill newspaper.

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Caleb Paul Dier Caleb Paul Dier of Craryville, tin Dier; His aunt Cassandra NY passed away tragically on Weaver and uncles Robert GadAugust 21st 2019 at the age of way, David Gadway, Nicholas 7, surrounded by his loving fam- Dier and Michael Dann. He also ily. He was born on January 4, leaves a huge caring and loving 2012 in Hudson NY to Christina family and many friends. Gubler and Edward J. Dier. Calling hours will be held Caleb was the light of his at the Peck and Peck Funeral parents life and could Home, Route 22 in Cobrighten any room with pake, NY from 4-7 PM his happy go lucky on Wednesday August personality. Caleb 28th. A Liturgy of the was creative, caring Word will be held at 11 and selfless. Even as a AM on Thursday Auyoung child he would gust 29th at Our Lady of always put others beHope Parish in Copake, fore himself. Caleb NY. In lieu of flower doenjoyed video games, nations Caleb would Dier his kitties, and making prefer donations to Anipeople laugh. Caleb was and malKind, 721 Warren St., Hudwill always be cherished by his son NY 12534 as Caleb had alfamily and friends, he will be so ways wanted to work there and deeply missed by many. Caleb help kitties in need. To send an will be laid to rest beside his online condolence please visit grandfather Paul A. Gubler in www.peckandpeck.net. St. Bridget’s Cemetery Surviv“ If there ever comes a day ing besides his parents are his when we can’t be together, grandmother’s, Fannie Gubler keep me in your heart, I’ll stay and Deborah Dier; grandfathers there forever. Christopher Weaver and Mar-Winnie the Pooh”

Louise Quinn Ingham Louise Quinn Ingham, 103, of Louise leaved behind her two Clermont, passed away August beloved children; Louise Ann 24, 2019 at Northern Dutchess Ingham of Clermont, and John Hospital. She was born on H. Inham (Penny) of Lowville, February 8, 1916 in Warwick, NY. Her dearly loved grandNew York to Arthur and Louise daughter, Emma Louise Ingham (Smith) Quinn. of Lowville, grandson, J. Patrick Louise graduated from Briar- Ingham (Abigail) of Odessa, Fl. cliff High School in Westchester Her great grandson, Jack StuCounty and also from Packard art Ingham, and her step grandBusiness School in New York children, Randi Shaw, and MiCity. Starting her working career chael Shaw. In addition to her she was a secretary to a many nieces, nephews, bank official and comand her beloved dog muted in to Manhattan Wendy. She was predaily. In 1947 she mardeceased by her husried John H. Ingham Jr. band, and her brother and moved to Columbia who was killed in World County. in 1955 they War II. bought a dairy farm, A funeral service which became known will be held at Noon on as the Jack-Lu Farm. Thursday, August 29, Ingham Later she began work2019 from Bates & Aning as a legal secretary for Earl Schram Jr. and Charles derson – Redmond & Keeler FuInman of Coffin, Inman, and neral Home, 110 Green Street, Christiana for many years until Hudson. Visitation will begin her retirement. Louise enjoyed at 10:00 am also on Thursday. sewing, gardening, rug hooking, Interment will be in Livingston and feeding the birds. She loved Cemetery. In lieu of flowers doColumbia County, especially Cl- nations may be made to charity ermont and the Roe Jan Creek. of one’s choice. For directions She will be remembered as a or to leave a message of condodevoted Mother, grandmother, lence please visit www.batesfriend and will be dearly missed. anderson.com

Thomas Mitchison North Chatham-After a valiant battle with leukemia, Tom took the trip to join his sister Sandy in heaven on August 21, 2019. For two days prior to his death he was surrounded by the love of his life, Lyn and their two children. He also had his brother, sister-in-law, five grandsons and friends. They laughed and cried together and told many stories. He enjoyed his last meal, a “Stewart’s milk shake” brought to him by his son. He will continue to live through his son Kyle, his daughter Kristen Zimmer and his five grandsons, Travis, Cody, Austin, Mitchell and Mason. Tom had a special place in his heart for his son-in-law Kevin. Tom’s connection with “his girls”; Olivia, Michelle, Jennifer, Denise, Abigail, Jen, Pam, Margot, Sheila, Karen, Gwen and Lana always gave him a sense of being loved. He will be missed by his sister, Joyce, and hunting buddies, his brother Ray, Gerry Flemming, and Paul Barbarotto. Tom was proud of Whitehall, his hometown, his college, SUNY Cobleskill and

his long years of working for Tennessee Gas Pipeline. He enjoyed his firewood business and being a farmer. One of his greatest pleasures was working! Tom was touched by the care given to him over the years at NYOH by Dr Dudek, Amanda De Piero PA, the ladies in the lab and nurses especially Lisa Hodovanec who is like a daughter! Dr Paul Barbarotto’s warm compassion and care honored Tom over the years. Lyn is so grateful for the extra time they had together for traveling and enjoying nature. Tom especially enjoyed unwinding at their home away from home on the Schroon River. Lyn will hold memories of their recent canoe trip to Boreas Ponds, close to her heart. There will be a celebration of Tom’s life at the North Chatham church on Friday, August 30 at 4 pm. Tom chose that time so that everyone can get their work done first! Contributions in Tom’s memory can be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1 Marcus Blvd #104, Albany, NY 12205.

Antonio “Tony” Merante Antonio “Tony” Merante, 89, of Hudson, NY passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday August 25, 2019. Born November 6, 1929 in Stuyvesant, NY, Tony was one of five children of Dominick and Agnes (Scott) Merante of Hudson. Tony, and his wife Laura, owned and operated Tony’s IGA at 3rd and Columbia St. in Hudson, for 45 years. During the store years they made many friends who became their extended family. Tony enjoyed playing cards, bowling, fishing, and camping. He loved to watch Westerns, old movies,

and listening to music. He was Laurie (Gerald, Jr.) Ranita, and a dedicated and loving hus- Rocco (Deidre) Merante. His band and a family man who al- grandchildren, Marlena (Tom) ways put his family first. He was Peduzzi, Karrie (Ross) Cox, Jaa member of the Washington cob Hoffman, Nicholas, TimoHose Fire Co., and thy (Delsia Hilton) Hudson Elks Lodge Merante, Thomas Jr. #787. Tony served in (Megan Parmentier), the United States Air Christopher, JonaForce as a Sergeant than (Lauren) Meranduring the Korean te, Matthew and AnWar. Tony is survived drew Merante, Jenna by his seven chilMerante, and Mollie dren, Donna (Jake) Merante. Hoffman, Antonio Also surviving are Merante (Louise) Merante Jr., many great grandThomas Merante Sr., children, nieces, Michael (Paula) Merante, Domi- nephews, and his sister Santa nic Merante (Diane Guarino), Harvey. Tony was predeceased

by his wife Laura, siblings Thomas and Dominic Merante, and Mary Frisbee, and his daughter in law Donna M. (Scalera) Merante. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday August 29, at 9:00am from Holy Trinity St. Mary’s Parish in Hudson. Interment will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. Visitation hours at the Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral are Wednesday August 28, from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00pm. Please visit batesanderson. com to leave an online condolence.

Macron wants to arrange meeting between Trump and Rouhani By Peter Baker New York Times

President Emmanuel Macron of France said that he would try in the next few weeks to set up a meeting between President Donald Trump and President Hassan Rouhani of Iran to seek a resolution of decades of conflict between their two countries. Macron, who said he had spoken with Rouhani, said that if the American and Iranian presidents met, “my conviction was that an agreement can be met,” addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its destabilizing actions in the Middle East. Joining Macron at a news conference at the end of the Group of 7 summit in Biarritz, France, Trump expressed openness to such a meeting without eagerly embracing it. “If the circumstances were correct or right, I would certainly agree to that,” the president said. “But in the meantime, they have to be good players. You understand what that means.” He said that Iran could be a “great nation” and that he was not seeking regime change. But he said that if Iran infringed on U.S. national interests, “they’re going to be met with really violent force.” A meeting between American and Iranian leaders would be the first since the U.S. Embassy was stormed and U.S. diplomats were taken hostage in 1979, resulting in a 444-day standoff and four decades of hostility. President Barack Obama talked with Rouhani by telephone in 2013, but the Iranian leader, under pressure from hard-liners in his country, refused to meet in person. “I hope that in the next few weeks based on our discussions we will be able to achieve the meeting we just mentioned between President Rouhani and President Trump,” Macron said. His bid to bring the two presidents together came a day after he invited Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif of Iran to Biarritz for a surprise, last-minute visit. Zarif met with Macron and other officials from France, Germany and Britain, but Trump declined to see him. Trump says he knew in advance that Iran’s foreign minister would be in Biarritz. Trump on Monday endorsed the surprise French move to bring Iran’s foreign minister to Biarritz during the G-7 meeting, saying he had been asked in advance and had no objection. But he said he had declined to meet with the minister. Macron, who has tried to preserve the landmark 2015 international nuclear agreement with Iran that Trump has abandoned, extended a last-minute invitation to Zarif to hold talks on the sidelines of the summit. Zarif’s arrival Sunday caught many diplomats and the news media by surprise. He has met with Macron, the French foreign minister and officials from Britain and Germany. Speaking with reporters, Trump said he had given his blessing for the meetings. “I spoke to President Macron yesterday, and I knew everything he was doing,” Trump said. “And I approve whatever he was doing. And I thought it was fine.”

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not to see Zarif, who became the target of sanctions by the Trump administration in July. “I think it’s too soon to meet, I didn’t want to meet,” Trump said. “But it’s true there’ll be time to meet with Iran, and it’s going to be a great thing for Iran. They have a great potential.” He again criticized the 2015 nuclear deal but said he would like to strike a better agreement that would be beneficial to Tehran if it gives up support for international terrorism. “We’re looking to make Iran rich again,” he said. Trump pivoted again on China, turning down the heat on the trade war — for now. Trump shifted tone on his trade war with China yet again Monday, calling President Xi Jinping of China a “great leader” just three days after branding him an “enemy” of the United States. Trump said that Chinese officials had reached out by telephone and that the two sides would soon restart trade talks, after the latest escalation in tariffs and his “order” to U.S. companies to look for ways to pull out of China. “We were called and we’re going to start very shortly to negotiate,” Trump said as he met with President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt on the sidelines of the summit. “We’ll see what happens, but I think we’re going to make a deal.” While Trump originally said the U.S. side had received two phone calls, Beijing did not immediately confirm any, and the editor of a newspaper owned by the Chinese Communist Party tweeted that there had been no significant contacts in recent days. Asked later about that, Trump was somewhat more cryptic but insisted that there had been communication “at the highest level.” Either way, Trump appeared to be toning down a conflict that has battered world financial markets, hours after China’s chief negotiator did the same. “We are willing to resolve the issue through consultations and cooperation in a calm attitude and resolutely oppose the escalation of the trade war,” said Liu He, the Chinese vice premier. “We believe that the escalation of the trade war is not beneficial for China, the United States nor to the interests of the people of the world.” Trump has pivoted repeatedly in his language on the conflict in recent days. On Friday, after China imposed new tariffs in retaliation for U.S. levies, Trump said he “hereby ordered” U.S. companies to start leaving China and vowed to increase his own tariffs. He referred to Xi as

On Sunday, Trump said he had had “second thoughts” about the escalation. But within hours, aides rushed out statements saying that his only regret was that he had not been even tougher on China. The Group of 7 agreed on a $20 million aid package to help Brazil and its neighbors fight the fires raging in the Amazon rainforest, Macron said Monday at the G-7 summit. Macron and President Sebastián Piñera of Chile said they also had reached an agreement in principle with the countries of the Amazon basin for a longterm program of forest protection and reforestation of cleared lands. They said more details might be presented next month at the U.N. General Assembly. The announcements followed a session on climate, the oceans and biodiversity that included representatives of several countries that are not members of the G-7. Trump, who was holding meetings with other leaders, did not attend that session, according to Macron. The White House press secretary, Stephanie Grisham, said a senior member of the administration took part instead. With tens of thousands of fires currently burning, it is not clear how far $20 million will go in combating them. Piñera said the affected countries particularly needed specialized aircraft and specially trained and equipped fire brigades. Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have called the Amazon fires a global crisis and a significant contributor to climate change, and insisted that the G-7 address it. The fires accelerate depletion of one of the world’s largest forests, a crucial sink for the atmospheric carbon dioxide that contributes to global warming. They also threaten indigenous peoples and shrinking wildlife habitat. Even before the recent fires, deforestation had accelerated since Jair Bolsonaro became president of Brazil in January, and environmental groups have accused him of encouraging it. Fires in the Amazon are often set intentionally — and illegally — to clear forests for farming or ranching. Modi rebuffed Trump’s offer to mediate the dispute over Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India on Monday declined Trump’s offer to mediate the escalating dispute with Pakistan over the territory of Kashmir, saying that he did not want to involve any other country in the matter. “These issues are bilateral,”

on the sidelines of the G-7 meeting. This month, Modi’s government terminated the autonomy of the part of Kashmir controlled by India, and severed communications to the impoverished region in the Himalayas, long been claimed by both India and Pakistan. Indian forces rounded up more than 2,000 Kashmiris in a crackdown in the days before and after the move, local officials have told The New York Times. Speaking with reporters in Biarritz before his meeting with the Indian prime minister, Trump offered no criticism of India’s action and deferred to Modi’s preference that the United States keep out of the matter. Asked whether his offer to mediate was still on the table, Trump said, “I’m here, if for any reason, but I think they can do it themselves, though. They’ve been doing it for a long time.” Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan told The Times last week that Modi and his government had rebuffed all entreaties to talk and essentially threw up his hands at the prospect. “There is no point in talking to them,” Khan said. “I mean, I have done all the talking.”

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Meadow planting basics By Thomas Christopher For Columbia-Greene Media

Larry Weaner, an internationally recognized authority on meadow plantings and a gardener I greatly respect, told me the correct answer to almost any question about our craft is: “It depends.” Certainly, that’s true if you ask what’s the best planting season. Most of us would automatically answer spring. Actually, though, the best time for planting depends on what species you are trying to start, and what the conditions are like in your garden. If, for example, your goal is, like mine, to plant an expanse of native meadow flowers, then an ideal time to sow the seed is actually just a few weeks from now, in early- to mid-fall. The reason for this is that many of the native wildflower seeds need a period of moist chilling before they can break dormancy and germinate. This means you will enjoy far more germination per pound of meadow flower seed with a fall sowing than a spring one. Plus, the success rate for the resulting seedlings will be better if you garden on a quick-drying sandy soil. The seeds of a fall planting will germinate just at the

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beginning of spring, when the weather is usually reliably moist, and have a chance to get their roots down deeper into the soil before the late spring/early summer periods of drought settle in. A spring planting will produce flower seedlings just getting started as the drought arrives, and so will face that stress at a more vulnerable stage of growth. If you garden on clay soil,

then a fall sowing may be better because such a soil is drier, less sticky and more workable then than in early spring. That means preparing the soil for planting will be easier in early fall. One possible disadvantage of a fall planting (remember, “it depends”) is that it will leave the soil bare all winter. If your site is sloping, as mine is, then it will be prone to erosion

until the flowers emerge in the spring. That’s why I’m going to plant a “nurse crop” with the meadow flower seed. A nurse crop is some fastsprouting, short-lived species that will germinate in fall to hold the soil over the winter, and then die as the flowers establish themselves so it doesn’t compete. The nurse crop I have in mind is annual rye grass. Annual rye grass

seed germinates in just five to 10 days, providing a quick and vigorous cover, but it is, as the name indicates, an annual and in zones 5 and north, it typically dies over the winter. The sowing for the annual rye nurse crop is 15 pounds per acre. I have aspirations for this meadow, besides the fact that it will largely liberate me from the mower. The soil around my house is too poor to support a good lawn without annual doses of fertilizer, which for environmental reasons I am not willing to provide. Lawn fertilizers are rich in nitrates, which are usually synthesized with a lavish consumption of fossil fuels, and a certain amount of the nitrates volatilizes and escapes as nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas more than 200 times as potent as carbon dioxide. In contrast with turf, however, native meadow flowers typically thrive in such a condition of lower fertility. In fact, they compete more successfully against weeds on less fertile soils. Of course, meadow flowers are also far more hospitable to pollinators and other wildlife. The song sparrow who made her nest in my rather ragged lawn a year ago will greatly

prefer a grassland that isn’t mowed in summer or fall. Not all meadow flowers are compatible with each other, nor are they all equally well adapted to all soil and other site conditions. To ensure that mine do form a compatible community and that they like what they will find in my yard, I am going to shop at a nursery that specializes in meadow plantings, offering a number of seed mixes each designed for different circumstances. One disadvantage of a fall planting is that the native meadow grasses that I hope to mix in with my flowers germinate at a lower rate when sown. If I were hoping to grow a meadow mostly of grasses, I would plant in spring. As usual, it depends.

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Be-a-Better-Gardener is a community service of Berkshire Botanical Garden, located in Stockbridge, Mass. Its mission to provide knowledge of gardening and the environment through 25 display gardens and a diverse range of classes informs and inspires thousands of students and visitors on horticultural topics every year. Thomas Christopher is the co-author of Garden Revolution and is a volunteer at Berkshire Botanical Garden.

BRIEFS We want to hear from you. To send information to be included in Briefs, email to editorial@thedailymail.net; mail to The Daily Mail, Atten: Community News, One Hudson City Centre, Suite 202, Hudson, NY 12534; fax to 518-828-3870. For information, and questions, call 518-828-1616 ext. 2490.

AUG. 28 ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — The Schenectady County Historical Society will host Genealogy 201: Military and Court Records at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 28 through Oct. 9 at Mabee Farm, 1100 Main St., Rotterdam Junction. Save your spot for this 6-week course with Judith Herbert, Certified Genealogist. Military and court records are some of most underutilized, valuable genealogical sources available. We’ll focus on using these records to solve difficult questions of relationship (parentage, spouse, children), and add biographical detail to the lives of your ancestors. The cost is $240. To register, call Mary Treanor at 518-374-0263 ext. 5. CAIRO — Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Ave., Cairo, will hold a book sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesdays through Aug. 28, weather permitting, in the sheld behind the library.

AUG. 29 CATSKILL — The Catskill Elks Lodge, 45 North Jefferson Ave., Catskill, will serve chicken barbecue dinners 4:30-7 p.m. Aug. 29. The menu includes half a chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, corn and dessert. Take out only. Dinners are $12.

AUG. 30 MARGARETVILLE — A ’60s Rock-n-Roll Cruise-In is set for 5-8 p.m. Aug. 30 in the Village of Margaretville. The special evening will feature classic cars, live music by the Fishercats and food vendors including a fund-raising chicken barbecue. Wear your best ’60s outfit and win a prize. Share your memories of the original Woodstock festival as we mark the 50th anniversary of that landmark event. An extra special attraction will be a free showing of the documentary “Demon On Wheels,” featuring Margaretville resident Mike Ondish and the true story of his prize vehicle. Visitors will have the opportunity chat with Mike and to sit behind the wheel of the muscle car that is at the heart of the movie. Admission is free and a section of Margaretville’s Main Street

will closed to traffic during the ’60s Rock-n-Roll Cruise In. TROY — The Friends of Oakwood Cemetery will offer tours of the Gardner Earl Chapel at 2 and 3 p.m. Aug. 30 at Oakwood Cemetery, 186 Oakwood Ave., Troy. Admission is $10, payable on arrival by cash or check. Children under 12 are free. Advance registration for these tours is not required. The Earl Chapel is handicap accessible. The 19th Century chapel is a National Historic Landmark, known for its spectacular stained glass windows and for its opulent interior of mosaics, marble, onyx and carved oak. For information, call 518272-7520.

SEPT. 1 COXSACKIE — The Reverberators perform 6-8 p.m. Sept. 1 at Coxsackie Riverside Park, Betke Boulevard, Coxsackie. Admission is free.

SEPT. 4 CATSKILL — Literacy Connections of the Hudson Valley announces a new no-cost, confidential, adult English as another language class in Catskill. The classes will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 4 at The Children of the King Church, 169 West Bridge St., Catskill. The classes are ongoing, and are open to adults, 18 years and older, from any language background, regardless of proficiency level. To enroll in the class, simply show up at the Children of the King Church. For information, or to volunteer, contact Heather Martin, Columbia and Greene County Coordinator at colgreene@literacyconnections.org or by calling 518828-1792 ext. 104.

SEPT. 5 CATSKILL — The Honeyford Memorial American Legion Post 110 will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Catskill Elks Lodge, 45 North Jefferson Heights, Catskill.

SEPT. 7 SOUTH BETHLEHEM — The South Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 67 Willowbrook Ave., South Bethlehem, will be holding their Fall Festival 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 7. The church is celebrating 230 years. Celebrate the anniversary, browse through photos, documents and memorabilia, and listen to stories. And, of course, it will be a day of country church fun. The festival features many vendor booths including crafts, bake

sale, flowers and plants, and much more. Enjoy lunch at the lunch/snack bar, starting at 11 a.m. In addition, fried dough and ice cream sundaes will be provided. There will be a Bouncy Bounce for the kids and a community business booth auction which starts at 12:30 p.m. And don’t forget the 50/50 raffle. For information, call Lisa Perry at 518-767-3292 or cell 518-253-5734. CATSKILL — The Catskill United Methodist Church, 40 Woodland Ave., Catskill, will serve its 42nd annual chicken barbecue with continuous seating 4-7 p.m. Sept. 7. Take outs begin at 4 p.m. Menu includes a half chicken, corn on the cob, homemade salads and desserts. Adults, $13; children 5-12, $8; children 4 and younger, free with paid adult. For information and to reserve a ticket, call 518-943-2042. Tickets are also available from church members. WINDHAM — The Windham-Hensonville United Methodist Church, 5296 Main St., Windham, will have an Ice Cream Social 5-8 p.m. Sept. 7. There will be sundaes, banana splits, root beer floats and more. The Country Cloggers will perform at 6 p.m.

SEPT. 9 CATSKILL — The Catskill Glee Club, an all-male chorus, will resume rehearsals 7-9:15 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Community Life Church, 20 West Main St., Catskill. The Glee Club also will host a membership mixer 3-5 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Crossroads Brewing Company in Catskill. Prospective members are welcome to meet members, enjoy some fellowship, and sing. New members, from high school to adults, are welcome. The Catskill Glee Club was organized in 1927. Members are from from Greene and surrounding counties. Michael Wright is the conductor and Lou Curschmann is the Club President. Call Bob Gaus at 845-389-1503 or Face Book @TheCatskillGleeClub for information.

LATHAM — The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly 24 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co., 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham. All persons, 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic are welcome. For information about the organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit WWW. SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM.

ATHENS — There will be a fall flea market to benefit the American Legion Post 187 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Athens Post, 92 Second St., Athens. There is no admission cost but vendors will be offering a variety of goods and serivies. All donations welcome and appreciated. This event will help fund some necessary building

ROUND TOP — A benefit for Carl Zoccola will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Maple Lawn Hotel, 10 Storks Nest Road, Round Top. The cost is $20 and includes a buffet and dessert, eat in or take out. There will be live music, raffles and a 50/50. For information, call 518-622-3058.

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Differences between generic drugs and brand-name pharmaceuticals Dear Warriors, I’m back! Thank you for your warm well wishes during my family situation. You’ll be happy to know I also had a wonderful family vacation! Now back to business. While on vacation, I was asked if there was a difference between generic drugs and brand-name pharmaceutical question. So, Richard, I promised you I would research this and tell you what I discovered. According to the World Health Organization, “A generic drug is a pharmaceutical product, intended to be interchangeable with an innovator product that is manufactured without a license from the innovator company and marked after the expiry date of the patent or other exclusive rights.” I found invaluable information in an article written by Scott Gavura on May 31, 2018, for Science-Based Medicine. Gavura writes, “There may be a dozen ingredients in a pill, but

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WHITEHEAD-DICKENS the API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) is the one we’re interested [in]. It’s the API that will allow us to generalize data and studies with the drug, linking the original bench science and preclinical research, to the tablet dispensed by the pharmacy — it’s the same chemical. The fact that drugs have an API allows generic drugs to be marketed, because when we compare generics, the API is the same. In contrast, consider the scenario of an herbal remedy. A single tablet of 100mg of a raw herb might

contain hundreds of different chemicals. If there is no known API or standardized active ingredient, we cannot compare brands, or assume that clinical trials with one brand are relevant to any other product, because we have no idea which ingredient is actually having an effect, and if any other version has that same ingredient (or combination of ingredients.) That’s why understanding the active components in herbal medicines is important.” He further explains, “Most dosage forms (e.g., tablets and capsules) are designed to deliver the API to the site of action. Unless it’s a drug that acts directly on the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, we rely on the circulatory system to carry the drug to the site of action in the body. Bioavailability refers to the amount of drug that, once ingested, reaches the bloodstream. Bioavailability is evaluated based on two measures — the rate of

Red Cross urgently needs blood donations before summer ends ALBANY — With many regular donors delaying giving to take final summer vacations and prepare for school to start, the American Red Cross has an emergency need for blood and platelet donations to help end a summer blood shortage. While thousands of donors have rolled up a sleeve this summer, blood and platelet donations aren’t keeping pace with patient needs. More donations are urgently needed to replenish the blood supply and be prepared for patient emergencies. Make an appointment to donate blood now by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Those who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to give again. Blood can be safely

given every 56 days, and Power Red donations can be given every 112 days. With the help of a generous $1 million donation from Amazon, the Red Cross is thanking those who help overcome the shortage by coming to give through Aug. 29 with a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. (Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood. org/Together.)

COLUMBIA COLUMBIA Hudson City Fire House, 95 North Seventh St., Hudson, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 27. New Lebanon FirehouseCommunity Room, 520 Route 20, New Lebanon, 11:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Aug. 30.

DUTCHESS COUNTY Dutchess Junction Fire District, 75 Slocum Road, Beacon, 2-7 p.m. Aug. 30. Red Hook Rhinebeck Elks

2022, 7711 Albany Post Road, Red Hook, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 28. Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, noon-5 p.m. Aug. 28.

GREENE COUNTY First United Methodist Church, 103 Mansion St., Coxsackie, 12:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 27.

ORANGE COUNTY New Windsor Volunteer Ambulance Corp, 555 Union Ave., New Windsor, 2-7 p.m. Aug. 29.

SULLIVAN COUNTY Monticello Government Center, 100 North St., Monticello, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 29.

ULSTER COUNTY Kerhonkson First Aid Squad, 6055 Route 209, Kerhonkson, 2-7 p.m. Aug. 27. State University of New York, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Aug. 28.

New York farmers celebrate 10 years with leading farm sustainability certifier VALATIE — Lee and Georgia Ranney of Kinderhook Farm in Valatie are celebrating 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW), the leading animal welfare and sustainability label across North America. With more than 1,000 acres of rolling hay meadows and pastures, Lee and Georgia Ranney’s meat chickens and sheep are raised outdoors on pasture at Kinderhook Farm. The Ranneys achieved Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW certification for their flock of sheep and meat chickens in 2009. In 2015, Kinderhook Farm became the first farm in the U.S. to attain Certified Grassfed by AGW status for their sheep flock. “We’ve been working with A Greener World for several years now,” said Lee Ranney. “We enjoy our annual audit as we find the questions about all aspects of how we raise our animals to be interesting and thoughtful, and we like to have a fresh eye review our practices. Our customers appreciate the effort we put into raising

animals according to AGW’s standards and the Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW and Certified Grassfed by AGW labels lets them know that we take our job seriously.” Kinderhook Farm received a commemorative metal farm sign to acknowledge their decade of certification and ongoing commitment to highwelfare, sustainable farming. The Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW label lets consumers know farm animals are raised outdoors on pasture or range in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S. and Canada, using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent farm. Consumer Reports has rated Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW as a “highly meaningful” label for farm animal welfare, outdoor access and sustainability — and the only animal welfare certification in which they have confidence. A recent report from the influential Hartman Group, a leading food and beverage market research company, reveals Certified Animal Welfare

Approved by AGW label has the highest impact on consumer purchasing behavior of any food label. “We’re so proud to celebrate 10 years with Kinderhook Farm and we applaud their commitment to good stewardship, community values and transparency,” said AGW Executive Director Andrew Gunther. “The Ranneys have consistently been at the forefront of the growing market for verified sustainable products. As this market continues to expand, AGW farmers are leading — offering trusted and verified products to a public hungry for honestly labeled meat, dairy and eggs. We celebrate our shared successes over the last decade-and look forward to the next!” For information about Kinderhook Farm and their AGW-certified products, visit kinderhookfarm.com, stay connected with the farm’s Facebook page and contact Lee and Georgia Ranney at info@kinderhookfarm.com and 518-929-3075.

absorption, and the extent of absorption: Generic manufacturers that want to duplicate a drug coming off patent have a few challenges. First, manufacture the complicate chemical structure that is the API (or find someone else who can make it for you). Second, package it in a dosage form that resembles the patented drug. Third, show that the new generic shares the same absorption curve as the branded version. That is, they must show that the two products are bioequivalent. Other things to consider are the inactive ingredients in a pill, which can vary. This can affect the rate of absorption, and this, Warriors, is what should determine if a generic drug is equivalent to a brand name. Plus, keep in mind there are no requirements for the generic drug to have the same medicinal requirements as brand-name drugs. This fact in itself can cause a negative

reaction or no reaction in a patient. Gavura points out that patented drug manufacturers usually aren’t willing to sacrifice their entire market share to generic competitors. Some will start producing “generic” versions of their own drug, selling them to a partner or subsidiary who will sell them as an “ultrageneric.” So in many cases, at least one of the generic versions that’s marketed will be truly identical (except perhaps for markings) to the branded products. If you notice, on a prescription written by your doctor there is a place indicating whether generic is acceptable. If this is not indicated, a pharmacist can use the generic brand. Let me also add, the person to discuss your prescription, cost, side effects, etc., is your pharmacist. On the subject of medicine, they know more than your doctor. One more fact that may give

you peace of mind is that the Food and Drug Administration applies the same standards for all drug manufacturing facilities, and many companies manufacture brand-name and generic drugs. The FDA estimates 50% of generic drug production is by brand-name companies. So I hope this information helps you, Richard, or anyone else who wondered about the differences between brand names, generic or herbal drugs. To read the full articles go to the following: https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/are-generic-drugsequivalent-to-brand-namedrugs/ https://www.medicinenet. com/generic_drugs_are_ they_as_good_as_brandnames/views.htm I want to hear from you. Please email your stories, questions or information to cancerkickin@aol. com.

Who’s New NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL RHINEBECK — The following births were recorded at Northern Dutchess Hospital. Kevin and Cheyanne McMahon of Kingston are the parents of a baby boy born May 16. Matthew Topple and Mariel Melnick of Olivebridge are the parents of a baby boy born July 13. Matthew and Kayla Bantel of New Paltz are the parents of a baby girl born July 22. Thiet and Anh Tran of Arlington are the parents of a baby boy born July 22. Joshua Wilber and Chelsea Bisignano of Saugerties are the parents of a baby girl born July 22. Emilio Rico Moreno and Margaret Delfino of Rosendale are the parents of a baby boy born July 22.

Christan Mauer and Dani LaBarr of Kingston are the parents of a baby girl and a baby boy born July 23. George III and Rebecca Sickler of Kingston are the parents of a baby boy born July 23. Richard and Rebecca Milani of Kingston are the parents of a baby girl born July 23. Wayne and Vashti Ferrine of Modena are the parents of a baby girl born July 26. Jasen and Jessica Shultis of Bearsville are the parents of a baby girl born July 27. Charles and Elizabeth Yoder of Connelly are the parents of a baby boy born July 29. Ashley Banks of New Paltz is the mother of a baby boy born July 31. Ashton and Michelle Zubal of Kingston are the parents of a baby girl born Aug. 2. Michael Banask and

Jessica Carprotti of Kingston are the parents of a baby girl born Aug. 2. Herbert and Amanda Miller of Kingston are the parents of a baby boy born Aug. 2. Shaun and Ashley Hedden of Pleasant Valley are the parents of a baby girl born Aug. 3. Robert III and Danielle Fitzpatrick of Rhinebeck are the parents of a baby girl born Aug. 3. Billy Jennings and Alexis Gregory of Germantown are the parents of a baby boy born Aug. 5. Roberto Lopez Santiago and Erin Covan of Saugerties are the parents of a baby boy born Aug. 8. Daniel Ferrendino and MacKenzie Rapp of Saugerties are the parents of a baby boy born Aug. 8.

Health Briefs BLOOD DRIVE VALATIE — The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell, 3230 Church St., Valatie, will partner with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive 1-7 p.m. Sept. 9. The blood drive is open to donors who are at least 18 years old, in good health and provide valid identification such as a current driver’s license. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org or download the free Blood Donor App. Use sponsor code: northerncolumbiacounty. Or by calling Bridget Delcoure at 518-758-6222 ext. 3026 or BDelcoure@thegrandhealthcare.com.

TAI CHI CLAVERACK — David Haines will lead students through movements to increase balance, strength, and well-being, at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays during the summer at the Claverack Library, 629 Route 23B, Claverack. Classes are free, but a small donation is suggested. Beginners are welcome. For information, www.claveracklibrary.org.

SUPPORT GROUPS CATSKILL — Greene County Compassionate Friends support group for parents whose child has died, meets at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month at the United Methodist Church, Woodland Avenue, Catskill. For information, contact Judy at 518-622-4023 or Carol at 518537-6098.

— The Coxsackie Grief Support Group meets 6-7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Bethany Village, Van Heest Hall, Coxsackie. For information, contact Jeffrey at 518-478-5414 or jhaasrph@aol.com. CHATHAM — Support group for families/friends with a mentally ill loved one. Sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Columbia County. Held 6:30-8 p.m. the first Friday of every month at Morris Memorial, 21 Park Row, Chatham. For information, contact Pat at 518-784-2783 or anderhous@ gmail.com.

FREE CLINICS HUDSON — The Columbia County Department of Health will continue to offer free STD clinics. The STD clinics will now be held 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday. Clinic information is available on the Columbia County Department of Health website at www.columbiacountyny.com/health.

WELLNESS ACADEMY VALATIE — Pegasus Mental Health Counseling will be hosting a free workshop series called Wellness Academy held 6:30-7:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building, Kinderhook Town Hall/ Valatie Village Hall. For information, call 518-653-5993.

OVERDOSE PREVENTION TRAINING CATSKILL — Twin County Recovery Services are sponsoring a free Heroin and

Training provided by project safe point. Training is held 4:30-5:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at 428 West Main St., Catskill. You will learn the signs and symptoms of a heroin and opioid overdose and how to use Naloxone (Narcan) to respond to an overdose. Each individual will receive a Certificate of Completion and an Overdose Prevention Kit. For registration, contact Kate Gruhle, Project Safe Point Program Coordinator at Kateg@ccalbany.org or 518-449-3581 ext. 116.

PREVENTION AWARENESS SOLUTIONS CATSKILL — P.A.S. It On, a community based organization focused on prevention, awareness of, and providing positive alternatives to substance use while supporting and encouraging health decision making. Community members are invited to meetings 4-5 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Catskill Community Center, 344 Main St., Catskill.

NAR-ANON MEETINGS CHATHAM — A weekly Nar-Anon meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Morris Memorial, 17 Park Row, Chatham. Fellowship group for those affected by someone else’s addiction. For information, call 518858-6124. Recovery is for the family, not just the addict. The meetings are free, anonymous and everyone is wel-

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Djokovic focused on winning US Open and Federer’s Grand Slam record. Sports, B2

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Gleyber Torres has been the rock as the Yankees have rolled

In Andrew Luck’s retirement, football’s consequences weigh heavily

James Wagner The New York Times News Service

LOS ANGELES — To understand how much of an anchor Gleyber Torres has been for the New York Yankees this season, look at the team’s opening day lineup on March 28. Eight of their nine hitters in that lineup have spent time on the injured list this season, some — like outfielder Giancarlo Stanton and first baseman Luke Voit — more than once. Miguel Andujar, a promising young third baseman, had seasonending surgery in May. Troy Tulowitzki, the starting shortstop that day, retired in July. The only one of those nine hitters who has avoided the IL entirely is Torres, who appeared in all but 12 of the Yankees’ 132 games, See YANKEES B3

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announces his retirement in a press conference after Saturday’s preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) celebrates hitting a home run with catcher Gary Sanchez (24) against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning during an MLB Players’ Weekend game at Dodger Stadium.

Mets need to get their mojo back after getting swept by Braves David Lennon Newsday

NEW YORK — So the Braves come into Flushing, steal the Mets’ mojo for the weekend, then leave town with a demoralizing sweep that puts a dent in their buddies’ playoff chances. Ever hear that story before? Right. Only about a million times. Chipper Jones named his son Shea for a reason. Brian Snitker is no Bobby Cox, but he’s got these Braves playing like their annoying forefathers. What makes matters worse — and should put a chill in these Mets — is the Braves reminding them how quickly the magic, or luck, or momentum, can also switch direction. It never flows just one way in baseball. See METS B3

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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonzo (20) reacts after hitting a double in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves during an MLB Players’ Weekend game on Sunday at Citi Field.

In the century that it has grown into the nation’s mostwatched sport, the NFL has expected players to act like warriors willing to suck up the pain and sacrifice their bodies for the good of the team, and to be grateful they are paid handsomely to do it. Yet even as awareness of the physical toll of the sport rises, the sudden retirement just two weeks before the start of the season by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck at age 29 still provided a jolt. Luck, a former first overall draft pick and one of the league’s brightest stars over the past seven seasons, said Saturday he could no longer take the years of pain and rehabilitation from a host of cringe-worthy injuries: a lacerated kidney, injured ribs, at least one concussion, torn cartilage in his throwing shoulder and, most recently, a calf and ankle injury. It was not the first time a young player had stepped away supposedly in the prime of his or her career — several have done so in recent years — but it was one of the more vivid examples of the changing dynamics of a league striving to portray the game as safer than

ever while its players increasingly weigh the consequences of continuing a career where the long-term physical issues only build as the seasons pile up. Unlike in earlier eras, when players had to grind out a decade or more to maintain a high standard of living, the financial arrangements of today’s top players often make it easier to retire comfortably before they hit 30. “There’s an immense amount of pressure for a No. 1 draft pick to be out there,” said Chris Borland, who shocked the football world when he retired from the San Francisco 49ers in 2015 after one standout season. “But you’re seeing more players prioritize their health over money.” The minimum salary for rookies today is approaching $500,000. First-round draft picks receive signing bonuses worth millions of dollars more before they have taken a snap. (Luck’s first bonus was $14.5 million.) In years past, the third contract was pay dirt. Getting a second contract is now the goal, and Luck did. He signed a five-year contract worth up to $122 million in 2016. Even though he is leaving about half that money on the table, Luck has already See FOOTBALL B3

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Djokovic focused on winning US Open — and Federer’s Grand Slam record Helene Elliott Los Angeles Times

NEW YORK — Sentiment will be with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at this year’s U.S. Open, as it usually is. They’re adored in a city that’s tough to impress, Federer earning reverence for his balletic genius in winning five of his 20 Grand Slam singles championships here and Nadal winning hearts with his grit and those fearsome topspin forehands while claiming three of his 18 Slams in New York. Compared to the two senior members of tennis’ Big Three, Novak Djokovic is respected more than universally loved. The world’s No. 1-ranked player isn’t as smooth as Federer or as quirky as the passionate Nadal, but Djokovic is wholeheartedly throwing himself into the madness that happens each year at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. A victory here — where Djokovic beat Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets in last year’s final and has reached at least the semifinals every time he has played starting in 2007 — would be his third Slam title this season and fifth in the last six. Like him or love him, that’s impressive. “I really do enjoy that loud atmosphere that happens in there, which is quite the opposite of, for example, Wimbledon, except the last finals match,” Djokovic said of playing in noisy Arthur Ashe Stadium, where he will begin pursuit of his 17th Slam title on Monday against Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain. “And I think you just adjust to it. You adapt to it. You accept it. You embrace it. I do embrace it because I think it’s good for our sport to have various different atmospheres on the center courts of four different slams that are very unique and obviously the biggest events in our sport.” Djokovic acknowledged he’s focusing on passing Federer’s

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Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer following the men’s singles final on day 13 of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon on July 14 in London, England. Djokovic defeated Roger Federer 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12 to win his fifth Wimbledon championship.

Slams total. “I am 32 so things are a little bit different than they were 10 years ago, but I still feel young inside and outside,” Djokovic said. “And I still am very motivated to keep going and especially at this stage. I mean, it always has been the case but, especially now, more or less everything is about Grand Slams in terms of how I see tennis and how I approach them because, you know, they matter the most.” Nadal, 33, had to retire from his U.S. Open semifinal against del Potro last year because of a knee injury aggravated by playing several long matches but he said his knees feel better now. He will play his first match on

Tuesday, against John Millman of Australia. Nadal is in the opposite half of the draw from Djokovic and Federer but was cautious about whether that will give him an edge. “Let’s see if I am able to do my work for my side,” said Nadal, who routed rising Russian Daniil Medvedev to win the recent Rogers Cup tournament. “I have to win my matches to have an advantage because I only can meet them in the semifinals.” No. 3 seed Federer hasn’t won the U.S. Open since 2008, the last of his five straight triumphs. He squandered two match points over Djokovic in a fiveset loss at this year’s Wimbledon final and has played only one

tournament since then, losing to Andrey Rublev in the round of 16 at Cincinnati, but he has a relatively favorable draw. He will open Monday night against qualifier Sumit Nagal of India. Behind the big three are a jumble of maybes. Among them are Medvedev, who recently cracked the top five in the rankings for the first time; talented but undisciplined Nick Kyrgios; No. 4 seed Dominic Thiem of Austria; Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime; and 22-year-old Alexander Zverev of Germany, whose rise has been stalled by a dispute with his agent and a coaching change. “It’s the first time in probably a few years where I’m not

a favorite in any way at a Grand Slam, and it takes some pressure off,” Zverev said last week. Kevin Anderson of South Africa, the 2017 runner-up, withdrew because of a right knee injury. None of the potential contenders is American. That’s nothing new: no American man has won the U.S. Open since Andy Roddick in 2003. The only American men to reach the last 63 Slam finals are Roddick (at the U.S. Open in 2006 and at Wimbledon in 2004, 2005 and 2009) and Andre Agassi (2005 U.S. Open). The highest-seeded American this year is injuryplagued John Isner at 14, followed by No. 26 Taylor Fritz. “I think that certainly would

be helpful if we had an American player that was competing with the likes of the top dogs, there’s no question about that,” said John McEnroe, who won seven Grand Slam singles titles and nine Slam doubles championships and is now an ESPN commentator. “We’re in a frustrating period that’s continuing, and hopefully that will change sooner rather than later.” Fans here and those watching on TV will benefit from changes initiated by the U.S. Tennis Association to clarify the application of rules. The ugliness and confusion that marred last year’s final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka is the reason there’s a new tournament referee, Soeren Friemel, who will provide explanations to broadcasters and other media. It’s also the reason rules will be displayed on video boards in each stadium before each match and an announcement will be made when violations are called against players. In the semifinals and finals an official will take to Twitter to explain the rules. Incidentally, the chair umpire of the Williams-Osaka match, Carolos Ramos, won’t officiate matches involving Serena or Venus Williams this year, though Friemel said Ramos is still considered to work “all high-profile matches.” In addition, Friemel said the existing one-five-one rule — one minute for the player to come to the pre-match meeting, a five-minute warmup and one minute to start the point — will be enforced. Also, there will be only one bathroom or clothing change break permitted in a women’s best-of-three match, down from two, and two breaks permitted in men’s best-of-five matches. Let the madness begin, in all its noisy glory.

MLB wanted to make baseball fun with Players’ Weekend jerseys ... It backfired Sam Fortier The Washington Post

In a sport often criticized for its lack of personality, Major League Baseball’s latest effort to inject some into the game has drawn mixed (and strong) reactions. This weekend was what MLB calls “Players’ Weekend,” when players can choose a nickname for their jersey backs, and MLB tried to spice things up further by making the uniforms nearly monochromatic in black or white. The decision made the names difficult to see and received near-universal derision. “Woof,” Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon told reporters of his squad’s all-whites. “I’d just like to know who said this was a good idea.” Most echoed Maddon’s discontent. Cleveland Indians Manager Terry Francona thought the duds made everyone look “like morons.” One fan joked the diamond looked like a chessboard. Former pitcher Brandon McCarthy called for MLB to present the person who signed off on the jerseys to be held accountable “for the mess they’ve made.” Some, mostly players, disagreed. Many were indifferent, but others, such as Indians infielder Jason Kipnis, liked the “sleek look” of the all-black uniform. New York Mets outfielder Jeff McNeil called them “fun,” and he put “Flying Squirrel” on the back of his jersey. His nickname was one of the best, along with the Milwaukee Brewers’ Eric “E.T.” Thames (“Phone Home”), the New York Yankees’ Zack Britton (“With a K”) and the Washington Nationals’ Sean Doolittle (“Obi-Sean”). Nine players, including the Nationals’ Patrick Corbin, paid tribute to friend and former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who died suddenly July 1. Corbin wore “FORTY FIVE” - Skaggs’s number - as his nickname. Those who didn’t like it made no secret of it. The Cubs went rogue by wearing their blue hats Friday against the Nationals. Maddon framed it as a player unity statement - Players’ Weekend caps meant different hats for pitchers (black) and position players (white) - but MLB let the Cubs know it did not like it. The Cubs wore the designated caps Saturday and Sunday. For MLB’s effort to receive such divisive reviews within the sport dampened an effort that had an end goal capable of unanimous

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New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) and the Yankees celebrate the 5-1 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers following an MLB Players’ Weekend game at Dodger Stadium.

approval: Grow the game. These jerseys are one proposed antidote to a larger issue. They exemplify the increasing pressure baseball feels to remain relevant. MLB needs to change to attract the younger audiences it’s struggling to gain traction with, yet it needs to maintain the nuance that made committed fans fall in love in the first place. Some of those who grew up with the game, and some of those who played it, have vocalized louder and louder frustration about allegedly juiced baseballs and the increasingly prevalent trend toward a threetrue-outcomes (strikeout, walk or home run) style of play. Now, MLB finds itself in a bind trying to stay true to itself while freshening up the game. Francona pointed out this Players’ Weekend twist was a natural extension of the marketing campaign for the 2018 playoffs: “Let the kids play.” MLB needs these incremental tweaks because of what it lacks. While other leagues, such as the NBA, remain in the headlines

because of outspoken and visible stars - including those players’ frenetic movement between teams - baseball is grappling with a broken free agency system that essentially disincentivizes players from using their own power and testing the market. Instead of a LeBron James-esque “Where will he go?” saga for fans, the media and MLB itself to follow, baseball’s foremost generational talent, Mike Trout, locked up a 12-year, $430 million deal in March, a year before he was due to force teams to bid on his Hall of Fame-level talents. With diminished organic suspense, MLB must manufacture some - and in this way, maybe the negative reactions aren’t such a bad thing. Perhaps the biggest concern for MLB arrived six months ago, when Kyler Murray eschewed the Oakland Athletics and his $4.6 million signing bonus to play football. The A’s drafted Murray eighth overall the summer before, and the electric center fielder was poised to become one of baseball’s biggest

young names. Yet he returned to Oklahoma to play quarterback for one season and won the Heisman Trophy, and MLB sensed football tugging on Murray. The A’s reportedly met with the young star in Dallas and raised the possibility of offering him a major league contract, unheard of for a player of his experience. The meeting also reportedly included MLB marketing executives, who presented information regarding his off-field earning potential. If you need to explain how stardom works in baseball, you’re already behind. The real impact of Murray’s choice is for the kids nationwide who, in an increasingly specialized youth sports system, must make a choice. Baseball youth participation is on the rise - up nearly 3 million from 2013 to 2018, according to a new study by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association - but what happens to the upper crust of elite athletes such as Murray is where baseball needs to start winning. Players’ Weekend is a marginal part of this fight. Still, MLB is unwavering in its approach. Just look at this weekend’s series between the best teams in baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, who also have two of the most iconic jerseys in Dodger blue and Yankee pinstripes. The Dodgers disliked the Players’ Weekend mandate so much that they asked MLB for permission to have both teams wear their traditional uniforms for at least one of the three games, according to Yahoo Sports. Yankees Manager Aaron Boone pointed out that, if there was an exception to be found for this rule, it was for a nationally televised game between these teams Sunday night. The weekend would be over by then anyway, as anyone who works at 9 a.m. Monday will tell you. Boone was even more diplomatic than his peers, simply saying the jerseys didn’t come on “necessarily the best weekend for us.” Effectively, the Dodgers and Yankees were arguing to grow the game with the clout it already has. Still, MLB reportedly denied the request. On a weekend when MLB could have capitalized on an opportunity to make the game fun, the design, as well as the tension between the sport and its teams, made it something less than that.

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Rory McIlroy caps season with a win at the Tour Championship Karen Crouse The New York Times News Service

ATLANTA — Rory McIlroy’s rolling stroll up the final fairway Sunday at the Tour Championship contained less theater than last year’s walk, when he was nearly swallowed up by the swarm of spectators that fell in line behind Tiger Woods, who was closing out his first win since 2013. Playing in the final pairing with Woods, McIlroy receded into the background, finishing six strokes back in a tie for seventh. McIlroy was back in the final pairing this year, playing alongside the world No. 1, Brooks Koepka. This time, McIlroy finished head and shoulders above everyone. McIlroy, who started the final round one stroke behind Koepka, won the tournament and the

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including Sunday’s 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. At 22, Torres’ accomplishments already stand out in franchise history: Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio are the only other Yankees to make multiple All-Star teams before turning 23. Last week, Torres joined DiMaggio as the only Yankee under 23 to hit 30 home runs in a season. “People should not be surprised,” Didi Gregorius, the Yankees shortstop, said of Torres’ production. “He showed what he can do last year and he’s doing the same thing this year — and getting even better.” Torres has indeed been better than his rookie season, mostly because of improved discipline at the plate and an ongoing effort to reduce his mental mistakes. After going 0-for-3 on Sunday, he is hitting .287, and his .900 on-base-plusslugging-percentage is second on the team behind Gio Urshela. Despite missing a handful of games with a core ailment, Torres still smashed 12 home runs — three against his favorite opponent, the Baltimore Orioles — in August. It raised his season total to 32, which, entering Sunday, was first in baseball among full-time middle infielders. Still, Torres, with 56

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Here’s an example of what we’re talking about, fresh from Sunday’s 2-1 loss on a beautiful, postcard-perfect afternoon at Citi Field. In the second inning, Josh Donaldson — think Chipper 2.0 — skies a high fly toward the chicken-sandwich pole in leftfield. Steven Matz looks up, tracking its flight, and J.D. Davis gives chase, not stopping until he’s a few feet from the wall, and the ball lands only a few rows further. The stats on Donaldson’s blast? According to Baseball Savant, the home run had an exit velocity of 103.6 mph, a launch angle of 46 degrees, an expected batting average of .120 and traveled 342 feet. We’re not usually in the habit of getting so dataspecific, but bear with us on this one. In the fourth inning, Davis pulls a similar shot off Braves starter Dallas Keuchel, also toward the leftfield corner. And when we say similar, check these numbers: 103.8 exit velo, 46 launch angle, .120 XBA and a distance of 349 feet. So Davis’ fly ball was

FedEx Cup for the second time in four years. He posted a 4-under 66 — tying Adam Scott, the sixthplace finisher, for the low closing score — for a 72-hole total of 18-under. McIlroy, the 2016 champion, finished four strokes ahead of Xander Schauffele (70) to collect the $15 million winner’s bonus. In the 13-year history of the playoffs, McIlroy is the second player, after Woods in 2007 and 2009, to win multiple FedEx Cup championships. Finishing five strokes back at 13-under was Koepka, who closed with a 72 to tie for third with Justin Thomas and muddle the Player of the Year picture. Will Koepka’s three victories — which included a World Golf Championships tournament and his fourth major, at the PGA Championship — trump

McIlroy’s three victories — which included Sunday’s season finale and the tour’s signature event, the Players Championship? McIlroy, 30, came into the week ranked fifth in the FedEx Cup point standings, which meant he started the first round at 5-under, five strokes behind Thomas and two behind Koepka, who was third in the playoff race. At the conclusion of Sunday morning’s weather-delayed finish of the third round, McIlroy was tied for second with Schauffele, who won the Tour Championship as a rookie in 2017. Schauffele, 25, birdied the second to briefly grab a share of the lead, but a bogey two holes later slowed his charge. The tournament turned on the 490-yard seventh, a straightforward par-4. McIlroy lashed a

334-yard drive, hit his approach to 23 feet and sank the birdie putt. Koepka, who carried a two-stroke lead to the tee box, lost his ball to set up a double bogey that effectively scuttled his title hopes. He rebounded with a birdie at the par-4 eighth, but lost ground on the back nine with three consecutive bogeys. McIlroy said at the start of the week that his goal was to shoot 67 every round for a 12-under total. “No one should beat me if I do that,” he said. For purists for whom the score relative to par is paramount, McIlroy shot 13-under (66, 68, 67, 66), one stroke better than his victorious total in 2016. “Such a cool way to end what has been for me a great season,” McIlroy said in a television interview on the 18th green after his final putt.

career home runs and counting, has insisted that he is not a power hitter, but one simply looking to make contact. “He’s the star of this team,” right fielder Aaron Judge, 27, who is the face of the Yankees, said of Torres earlier this summer. “The future of this team.” Torres’ ability to play shortstop, his primary position in the minor leagues, helped the Yankees weather the absence of Gregorius, who was recovering from elbow surgery. Torres then slid over to second base, where he played last season, when Gregorius returned in June. Although some advanced metrics rate Torres’ defense at both second base and shortstop as below average, Yankees coaches disagree with that assessment. Torres showed off his defensive versatility in Sunday’s win when he shifted from second base to shortstop after Gregorius left the game with a bruised right shoulder after being hit with a pitch. Boone said after the game that X-rays on Gregorius’ shoulder were negative, and that the shortstop had suffered a bone bruise. That will likely lead to more time at shortstop for Torres. Torres’ best trait, however, is his bat. And among his biggest refinements this season has been his ability to make good contact. He was swinging more this season but missing the ball less. Entering Sunday, his strikeout rate has fallen to

about 20% — a 5-percentage-point drop, the 10thlargest improvement in the major leagues, since last year. “There were a lot of situations where I got to two strikes and I worried a lot about not striking out, and I struck out,” Torres said in Spanish. “What I’m doing now is having fun, hitting and taking advantage of every pitch. I understand that strikeouts are part of the game and I try to minimize those things by seeing the ball and putting it in play.” It has helped that Torres has a potent swing, has become an even more aggressive swinger early in atbats and has been quick to adjust his plan at the plate when needed. Torres, who was a highly regarded prospect from a young age in his native Venezuela, has not sought out drastic changes in his approach, choosing instead to attack the margins of his game. “I talk to him, ‘You’re going to go out there and play in a lot of All-Star Games,’” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “It’s about continuing to challenge yourself: ‘Where can I get a little better at the little things to make me an even more complete player?’” The little things Boone was referring to with Torres involve his control of the strike zone, his baserunning and his defense. Boone applauded Torres, who plays with a natural ease, for becoming more attentive to the smaller

details and fundamentals of the game. In a 5-3 loss last week to the Oakland Athletics, Torres’ footwork on a throw was lazy, resulting in a throw that went over first baseman Mike Ford, allowing a run to score. Torres corrected that mistake on later plays. In Saturday’s 2-1 loss to the Dodgers, Torres missed a ground ball hit toward him when playing second base, and as a base runner he was doubled off first base on a fly ball hit to center field. Torres said he was trying to steal second and was confused because he didn’t hear his teammate Brett Gardner make contact. Despite the recent miscues, Torres’ bat has helped the Yankees overlook some of them. He was 9 for 20 with three home runs through the first five games of the Yankees’ road trip through Oakland, Los Angeles and Seattle. To overcome injuries and pitching struggles this season, the Yankees have received contributions from unexpected sources: Urshela, for example, but also outfielders Mike Tauchman and Cameron Maybin. But they are undoubtedly a better team when their stars, such as catcher Gary Sanchez, Judge and Torres, play like stars. After battling injuries and ineffectiveness, Sanchez and Judge started to get into a groove in recent weeks. Torres, of course, has been there all along.

pretty much identical to Donaldson’s homer by every measure, other than the fact it traveled seven feet farther. Only it landed in Adam Duvall’s glove. “It’s a funny game,” Mickey Callaway said. “His goes out and Davis’ doesn’t.” Yup. Braves-Mets, Chapter 754. And that’s how this weekend went down, with Flushing castoff Adeiny Hechavarria getting his revenge — if not his $1M roster bonus — by teaming up with .214 hitter Billy Hamilton to deliver Friday’s 14-inning Mets’ defeat. Then there was the speedy Hamilton embarrassing Davis in Saturday’s loss by scoring off his casual throw, and Freddie Freeman going deep off Edwin Diaz, right before the enigmatic closer left with a tight trapezius muscle. Whatever the Mets tried to do, the Braves did them one better. They even threw shade on the big moment for Pete Alonso, whose franchise-record-tying 41st homer was buried in the garbage heap of Saturday’s defeat. The tide can turn quickly in late August, and the Mets, as brilliantly as they’ve played since the All-Star

break, must realize how fragile this climb back to contention really is. Despite getting swept by the Braves, it was only the Mets’ third series loss since the break and they still have a .675 winning percentage (27-13) in the second half. The pressure to maintain such a pace, however, can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to keep up with four tightly-packed teams in the wild-card race. The Mets stranded 21 runners overall this past weekend, and at times, the strain was evident, with key sluggers like Alonso, Davis and Michael Conforto not having their best at-bats, probably because they slipped into hero mode rather than staying disciplined. The Mets’ adrenaline levels have to be red-lining right now, and with so many dramatic wins strung together, in a relatively short period, this is uncharted territory for the youngsters in that clubhouse. Davis acknowledged that the group may need a collective deepbreath, just to gather themselves, and “recharge” for the next series, which starts Tuesday against the Cubs at Citi.

There’s no shame in that. The Braves left them reeling a bit coming off their own sweep of the Indians earlier in the week, but three straight losses aren’t fatal. Not yet. “We’re confident this is just a little speed bump,” Davis said. The Mets have to make sure, and as Callaway mentioned, two of the losses were decided by only one run. If Matz isn’t pulled after six innings, and 102 pitches — Callaway said his recurring blister was a factor — then Paul Sewald doesn’t give up the go-ahead homer to Donaldson leading off the seventh. Or if the Mets use Wilson Ramos to pinch hit for Rene Rivera against Keuchel, maybe they get a run or two before the ninthinning rally. Callaway explained that Ramos needed the break from catching, and the Buffalo later chipped in with a pinch-hit single in the ninth. It was just too little, too late when Joe Panik’s groundout ended the game. The Mets’ mojo took the weekend off. Probably at the Hamptons, enjoying the weather. But they need it back for Tuesday against the Cubs.

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Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rory McIlroy tees off on the 14th hole with Brooks Koepka looking on during the final round of the Tour Championship on Sunday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga.

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been paid $97 million. Of course, Luck is not really young in football years. By the time most NFL players reach his age, they have been playing tackle football for two decades or more. Living with pain and overcoming injuries is a central feature of their lives, and many are trapped in a cycle of injuries and rehabilitation that wear on them mentally as well as physically. It is a toll that carries on long after they retire. “I feel tired, and not just in the physical sense,” Luck said Saturday. “The lack of progress just builds up and you turn the corner and run into another stumbling block.” Last season, Matt Hasselbeck, a former NFL quarterback — and a former teammate of Luck — who is now a television analyst, recalled a conversation he had with Luck before Luck had surgery on his shoulder that kept him off the field for the 2017 season. Hasselbeck warned Luck that the year of rehabilitation was “going to be the worst year of his career. It’s no fun, football’s not fun, life’s not fun.” Hasselbeck said Luck admitted he had not considered the psychic pain that goes with surgery and rehabilitation. “Everything’s harder, everything’s miserable and you’re going to ask yourself, ‘How long do I want to do this?’ “ Hasselbeck said. Luck responded to the year of hard work with a throwback season in 2018. He played all 16 games, passing for 4,593 yards and 39 touchdowns, both of which were the second-best marks of his career. With a 10-6 record, Luck led the Colts back to the playoffs after a three-year absence. The future once again looked bright for Luck, the son of a well-known football executive, who after a standout career at Stanford stepped in to replace Peyton Manning as the face of the Colts. Still, though Luck said Saturday that a weight had been lifted from his shoulders with his decision to retire, some fans could not abide his decision. A round of boos greeted him as he left the field of a preseason game Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis as news outlets began reporting his decision. Randy Grimes, a former player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who struggled with injuries and now helps athletes overcome addiction to painkillers, said he was not surprised. In his view, little has changed since he last played in 1992. Players are competitive, coaches are competitive, owners want a return on their investment and fans just want to watch football. The confluence often conspires to force players to make decisions that are not in the best interest of their longterm health. “It’s always being in the training room and being part of practice,” Grimes said. “That in

itself forces you into a place of isolation and on an island even when you’re in the middle of it but alone.” Some players — including Grimes during his career — have coped with the injuries and isolation by taking addictive painkillers that numb the pain but leave them with dangerous addictions. Other players grapple with the depression that comes from being in constant pain. Then there is the ongoing issue of potential cognitive decline caused by repeated head hits. The NFL has changed many rules of the game to reduce the number of dangerous plays, placed independent neurologists on the sidelines during games and strengthened its return-to-play protocols. Even so, many retired players struggle with memory loss, impulse control issues and in some cases, suicidal thoughts. Most players have heard about former teammates with these and other struggles and some like Luck want to leave the game before it consumes them as well. Players of Luck’s generation now consider a more ruthless calculation of health versus money, and that is putting them in conflict with team owners, who are always looking for more football, not less. As they did during labor talks in 2011, the owners are pushing to extend the regular season from 16 to 18 games, and to expand the playoff calendar. The players are once again pushing back. They made concessions eight years ago so they could get more time off in the offseason and fewer practices with pads during the season. The owners hope they can dangle enough money in front of the players to get them to change their minds. The players, on the other hand, are pushing for the league to lift its ban on the use of marijuana for pain relief. “The conversation around 18 games is absurd, especially when the league is talking about player safety,” Borland said. “Late in the season, when teams are still playing Thursday night games, the locker room looks like a trauma ward.” Luck knows this better than most players, having missed 26 games in his NFL career. Even his successful return last season, when he won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award, was not enough to keep him going. He was bothered by injuries to his calf and ankle this year and had barely practiced this offseason. On Saturday, Luck told reporters he wavered about whether to stop playing. But over time he recognized that he spent the past four years on a never-ending cycle of trying to get healthy, and that he needed to break that loop. Two weeks ago, he said, he decided to jump off the NFL train and focus on himself. “I’ve come to the proverbial fork in the road,” he said Saturday, “and I made a vow to myself if I ever did again, I would choose me in a sense.”

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Courthouse on the 19th day of June, 2019. PRESENT: HON. Gerald W. Connelly, Acting Supreme Court Justice STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ALBANY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Index No.: 903216-19 RJI No.:01-19-132107 PRESBYTERY OF ALBANY, Plaintiff, -againstHEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF JOHN H. LIVINGSTON AND HIS WIFE SARAH LIVINGSTON, Defendants. Upon the annexed Complaint sworn to by Carl Hasselbarth, President of the Board of Trustees of the Presbytery of Albany, on the 22nd day of May, 2019; the Affidavit of Carolyn Snyder Lemmon, attorney for the Plaintiff herein, sworn on the 29th day of May, 2019; and upon all other previous papers and proceedings in this matter, and due deliberation having been taken, it is in the discretion of the Court: ORDERED, that Defendants show cause at the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Albany, at the Courthouse, 16 Eagle Street, Albany, New York, on the 7/5/19 (as in original draft Order: June 19, 2019), at 9:30 a.m. * No appearance required unless directed by Assigned Judge (initialed GWC 6/19/19), or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an Order and Judgment should not be rendered: 1. Approving Plaintiff's service on all defendants of the Summons and Complaint in this action under CPLR 308(1), (2) or (4) as Plaintiff has demonstrated that identifying the names and addresses of eight generations of heirs and assigns of the Livingston grantors, all told numbering at least in the hundreds of defendants, would be economically and administratively unreasonable and unfair to Plaintiff; 2. Approving Plaintiff's publication in newspapers of general interest in Albany and Columbia Counties and through communications of Friends of Clermont as reasonable alternatives to personal service to apprise defendants of the action; 3. Approving Plaintiff's service on all Defendants pursuant to CPLR 308(5) by publication of legal notice in the Albany Times Union and Register-Star, twice a week for three consecutive weeks, which shall include the following: a) The court and parties to this action, together with the index and RJI numbers; b) A statement that the action is to extinguish deed restrictions pursuant to Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law Section 1955 and Real Property Law Section 345 on the use of land of the extinct church formerly known as the Carlisle Presbyterian Church, located at 2416 Highway Route 20 and 629 Crommie Road, both in the Town of Carlisle, County of Schoharie, New York, title to which has been vested in the Plaintiff; c) The Court has directed substitute service pursuant to CPLR 308(5); d) Copies of the Complaint and supporting papers and a copy of the Order directing substitute service pursuant to CPLR 308(5) are available for public viewing at the Albany County Court Clerk's Office, located at the Albany County Courthouse, Eagle Street, Albany, New York 12207;

e) The court has directed that defendants may Answer the Complaint pursuant to CPLR 3018 to the plaintiff's attorney of record at the address stated in the Complaint. f) Failure to serve a timely Answer will forever waive any claim or interest of any particular defendant or his or her heirs, executors or administrators, successors, or assigns of any interests that may arise from the deed restrictions in the Carlisle Presbyterian Church of Carlisle, Town of Carlisle, County of Schoharie, New York. DATED: 6/19/19 ENTER: (Original Signed by Gerald W. Connolly, Acting Supreme Court Justice) STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ALBANY TRUSTEES OF THE PRESBYTERY OF ALBANY, Plaintiff, COMPLAINT Index No.: 903216 RJI No.: 01-19-132107 -againstHEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF JOHN H. LIVINGSTON AND SARAH LIVINGSTON, Defendants. ACTION TO EXTINGUISH DEED RESTRICTIONS This is an action to extinguish ancient deed restrictions pursuant to Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law §1955 on the use of land of the extinct church formerly known as the Carlisle Presbyterian Church in the Town of Carlisle, County of Schoharie, New York. Title to the extinct church property is now vested in the Presbytery of Albany, located in Watervliet, New York. The 1806 deed, with a transcription for the Court's convenience, are included herewith as Exhibit A. Carl Hasselbarth, President of the Trustees of Presbytery of Albany, complaining of the defendants, alleges: 1. Plaintiff, Trustees of the Presbytery of Albany, is a religious, notfor-profit corporation duly incorporated on the 20th day of January, 1959, under Section 15 of the Religious Corporation Laws of the State of New York. 2. Plaintiff's business mailing address is P.O. Box 83, Watervliet, New York. 3. Plaintiff is responsible for the mission and governance of local denominational churches and of the Presbytery throughout the Capital Region. The Book of Order of

the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Part II expressly states that whenever property of a particular church ceases to be used by that church, such property shall be held, used, applied, transferred, or sold as provided by the presbytery. 4. This Complaint concerns a restriction in the form of a reverter in the deed conveyed to the former Carlisle Presbyterian Church, which was within the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of Plaintiff. 5. The Carlisle Presbyterian Church voted to dissolve on October 11, 2018. Plaintiff approved the dissolution on November 13, 2018. 6. Upon dissolution, the real and personal property of the Carlisle Presbyterian Church passed under denominational law to Plaintiff. 7. The subject property is located at 2416 Highway Route 20 and 629 Crommie Road, both of which are in the Town of Carlisle, County of Schoharie, New York. 8. The subject property was conveyed in 1806 from John H. Livingston of the City of New York and his wife Sarah Livingston to the Trustees of the Carlisle Presbyterian Church. 9. The dissolution of the Carlisle Presbyterian Church invoked a restriction in the said 1806 deed, to wit: that the grantors' gift continues for "so long as the said Congregation shall worship and perform divine service, and remain in due and regular connection as a Church either with the Presbyterian Church or with the reformed Dutch church in America…[a]nd for no other intent, use or purpose whatsoever." The deed further provides that upon a failure of the condition of the grant, then ""it shall and may be lawful for the …heirs and assigns in and upon the premises aforesaid to reenter, and the same to have again, repossess and enjoy as in their former estate." The handwritten deed, with a transcription by Catherine Adams, are Exhibit "A" hereto. 10.Plaintiff does not have a new congregation to worship and make religious use of the subject property and cannot afford to maintain the property. Upon Court approval of this action to extinguish the deed restriction, Plaintiff will proceed to market and sell the property.

AS AND FOR A FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION: THE DEED RESTRICTIONS SUBSTANTIALLY IMPEDE PLAINTIFF IN FURTHERANCE OF THE RELIGIOUS PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE LAND IS HELD 11.The property consists of approximately three acres, including a church with an attached back building, a parsonage ("manse"), and a vacant school. The sanctuary is approximately 135 years old and is constructed of wood with vinyl siding. 12.The church building is reported to be in fairly good repair. 13.Plaintiff cannot afford the costs of insurance, maintenance, ploughing and snow removal without seriously compromising its ability to carry out its religious obligations for the remainder of its jurisdiction. AS AND FOR A SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION: THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE DEED RESTRICTION CAN NO LONGER BE MET 14.Plaintiff repeats, reiterates and realleges each and every allegation number "11" through "13" as if fully set forth herein and further alleges: 15.Plaintiff cannot continue the purpose for which the deed restriction was created, that is the use and occupancy as a Protestant Presbyterian Church. At the time that the last religious services were held at the Carlisle Presbyterian Church on July 29, 2018, the Church membership stood at approximately twentyeight (28), which is not a viable number to sustain the religious, financial and maintenance needs of this church. 16.No interest has been shown by any other group to establish a new denominational church of Plaintiff on the premises of the former Carlisle Presbyterian Church. AS AND FOR A THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION: DEFENDANTS WILL SUFFER NO SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE BY EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE DEED RESTRICTIONS AND SHOULD NOT BE AWARDED ANY DAMAGES OR ANY RESTITUTION OF THE LAND OR ITS VALUE 17.Plaintiff repeats, reiterates and realleges each and every allegation number "14" through "16" as if fully set forth herein and further alleges: 18.The property is situated on a steep slope with limited access via a side road (Crommie

Road), but with no direct access from the highway (State Route 20). The church is reported to be expensive to heat. As the surrounding land is primarily farm land with limited potential for commercial development, the marketability of the property is constrained. Development would necessitate demolition of the church and vacant school, the costs of which would likely exceed market value. Residential or commercial development would preclude the current tax exempt status. 19.Defendants should not be entitled to a windfall through this ancient deed restriction that would further impede the plaintiff's ability to carry out its religious purposes. AS AND FOR A FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION: THE GRANTORS' INTENT WAS TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES AND NOT TO RESTRICT THE USE OF THE LAND 20.Plaintiff repeats, reiterates and realleges each and every allegation number "17" through "19" as if fully set forth herein and further alleges: 21.The grantors' intent is clearly provided for in the deed: "to promote the interest of the congregation and the promulgation of the Gospel as the same is prosesed (sic) by both the Presbyterian and Dutch Churches in America." 22.The express charitable and religious purposes of the grantors manifest a deed restriction intended to ensure that the substantial value of the

land be devoted to religious purposes by the church, as the party of the second part, rather than to restrict the use of the land. The Attorney General of the State of New York is named as a party to this action as required by RPAPL §1955. No prior application to any court or judge has been made for the relief requested herein. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the deed restrictions on the use of the land held for religious purposes by Plaintiff be extinguished, that no award for any damages or any restitution of the land or its value be made to defendants, and for such other and further relief that to the Court seems just and proper. (Original Signed) Carl Hasselbarth, President Board of Trustees Sworn to before me this 22nd day of May, 2019. (Original signed and notarized) Notary Public TO: Hon. Letitia James Attorney General of the State of New York State Capitol Albany, New York 12224 ATTORNEY'S CERTIFICATION I, CAROLYN SNYDER LEMMON, Esq., HEREBY CERTIFY, under penalty of perjury, that I have no actual knowledge that the substance of any statements of fact contained in the annexed document is false or frivolous, as defined in 22 NYCRR Section 130-1.1(c). This certification is made to the best of my knowledge and upon information and belief

formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances. Dated:May 28, 2019 (Original Signed) CAROLYN SNYDER LEMMON 434 State Street Albany, New York 12203 (518 281-6348) Destination Medical Doctor, PLLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/14/2019. Cty: Greene. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to The PLLC, PO BOX 10, Tannersville, NY 12485. Purpose: Medicine. DMKT Services LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/17/2019. Cty: Greene. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to David Jordan, 730 Bogart Rd., Palenville, NY 12463. General Purpose. Felice Brothers Music LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/6/2019. Cty: Columbia. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to The LLC, 902 County Rte 21, Hillsdale, NY 12529. General Purpose. Logan and Tim Carpentry LLC Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 5/14/2019. Office in Columbia Cty. New York SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 70 Deer Haven Rd, Elizaville, NY 12523 Purpose: Any lawful purpose

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COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA LEGAL Notice Catskill Self Storage, Inc. operator's sale for non-payment of storage charges pursuant to the power of sale contained in NYS CLS 182. The following property will be sold at public auction on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. on the premises of Catskill Self Storage, Inc at Rt. 23 and Cauterskill Road in Leeds, New York 12451. Catskill Self Storage, Inc reserves the right to cancel a sale at any time for any reason. Auctioneers: Col. Bernie Leis Customer Name Unit # Description of goods Wendy Bovee 0104 Household goods, bins, bags Donna Grempel 0305 Furniture, bins, miscellaneous Anthony Lopez 0315 Furniture, bins, lamps, bags Donna Scovel 1520 Furniture, mattress, bin, miscellaneous William Tooley 1541 Couches, bin Tawana K. Daniels 1629 Furniture, chair, boxes Tammy Stuart 1641 Furniture, bins, boxes, bags Reginald Jenkins 1757 Dresser, bins, fan, electric Train set JHS BUILDERS LLC, LEGAL NOTICE FOR Arts. of Org. filed with TAXES 2019-2020 the SSNY on Notice is hereby given 04/16/2019. Office loc: that the undersigned, Columbia County. the Collector of School SSNY has been desig- Taxes for the Taconic nated as agent upon Hills Central School whom process against District, Counties of the LLC may be Columbia and Dutchserved. SSNY shall ess, State of New mail process to: The York, has duly reLLC, 859 Canaan Rd., ceived a tax warrant Canaan, NY 12029. dated September 1, Reg Agent: U.S. Corp. 2019 for the collection Agents, Inc. 7014 13th of school taxes for Ave., Ste 202, Brook- such district for the lyn, NY 11228. Pur- school year commencpose: Any Lawful Pur- ing June 30, 2019 and pose. that payment of all such taxes may volunNOTICE OF FORMA- tarily be made to he, TION OF Limited Jordan L. McComb, Liability Company through the Key Bank (LLC) Lockbox Services. 1. The name of the By mail: Taconic Hills LLC is: PACKARD Central School District APARTMENTS LLC C/O Receiver of Taxes 2. The date of the fil- P.O. Box 10716 ing of the Articles of Albany, NY 12201 Organization with the For Overnight or Fed Secretary of State of Ex Delivery: Key Bank the State of New York Lockbox Operations (SSNY) is: 08/13/2019 Lockbox 10716 3. The office within 555 Patroon Creek New York State the Blvd. LLC is located in is Albany, NY 12206 Columbia County. At the Key Bank NY 4. The SSNY is desig- (MUST bring copy of nated as agent of the tax bill): LLC upon whom pro- Copake Branch: cess against it may be Monday through served. The post of- Thursday 9:00 AM to fice address to which 3:00 PM the SSNY shall mail a Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 copy of any process PM against the LLC served Online Bill pay is upon him or her is: available at www.tacoPackard Apartments nichills.k12.ny.us seLLC lect Community and P.O. Box 108 School Tax Info. Kinderhook, New York Checks should be 12106 made payable to Ta5. The specific date conic Hills CSD. Bills upon which the LLC is may be paid during the to dissolve is: NONE period of September 1, 6. The purpose of the 2019 to September 30, business of the LLC is: 2019. All Taxes paid any lawful business of after September 30, purpose. 2019 shall bear a penalty rate of two percent NOTICE OF FORMA- (2%) until the warrant TION OF A LIMITED expires on October 31, LIABILITY COMPANY 2019. All taxes remainFirst: The name of the ing unpaid after OctoLimited Liability Com- ber 31, 2019 are repany is Local 111 Res- turned to the County taurant, LLC. Treasurer. Payment Second: The Articles can be made to the of Organization of the Columbia County Company were filed Treasurer’s Office bewith the Secretary of tween November 18, State on July 3, 2019. 2019 and December 2, Third: The County 2019 with additional within the State of New penalties added to the York in which the of- tax figure. Contact Cofice of the company is lumbia County Treaslocated is Columbia. urer at 518-828-0513 Fourth: Susan G. for tax payment inforBaer, CPA has been mation. No Taxes acdesignated as agent cepted after December upon whom process 2, 2019 regardless of against the Company the mailing or delivery may be served. The date. address to which the AND IT IS FURTHER Secretary of State shall DIRECTED that the mail process is Susan District shall be auG. Baer, CPA. PC, 60 thorized to accept Garage Place Road payments within one Ghent, NY 12075. dollar ($1.00) of the Fifth: This Limited taxed amount in the Liability Company is following manner: if organized for all lawful taxes are paid in expurposes, and to do cess of the taxed any and all things nec- amount, but within one essary, convenient, or dollar ($1.00) of the incidental to that pur- amount due, the paypose. ment shall be accepted and the excess NOTICE OF FORMA- payment, in an amount TION OF A LIMITED not to exceed $1.00, LIABILITY COMPANY shall not be refunded First: The name of the to the taxpayer; if taxLimited Liability Com- es are paid in an pany is Gordon's Phil- amount less than the mont, LLC. taxed amount, but Second: The Articles within one dollar of Organization of the ($1.00) of the amount Company were filed due, the payment shall with the Secretary of be accepted by the State on July 3, 2019. District and no further Third: The County action will be neceswithin the State of New sary on behalf of the York in which the of- taxpayer. Payments fice of the company is not within one dollar located is Columbia. ($1.00) of the taxed Fourth: Susan G. amount shall be acBaer, CPA has been cepted and/or rejected designated as agent in accordance with the upon whom process New York State Real against the Company Property Tax Law may be served. The and/or procedures esaddress to which the tablished by the TaSecretary of State shall conic Hills Central mail process is Susan School District. G. Baer, CPA. PC, 60 Respectfully SubmitGarage Place Road tedGhent, NY 12075. Jordan L. McComb Fifth: This Limited Taconic Hills Central Liability Company is School District organized for all lawful Counties of Columbia purposes, and to do and Dutchess any and all things nec- State of New York essary, convenient, or Dated: August 26, 201 incidental to that purpose. Master Sweep of the Hudson Valley, LLC filed with SSNY on 2/22/19 Office: Columbia County SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 16 Wenhardt Rd, Elizaville, NY 12523. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Bear & Fox Provisions LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on 4/22/2019, office location: Greene County, NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process (SOP) to NW Registered Agent LLC @ 90 State Street Suite 700 Office 40, Albany, NY 12207, NW Registered Agent LLC is designated as agent for SOP at 90 State Street Suite 700 Office 40, Albany, NY 12207, purpose is any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY HAWTHORNE KENNEL, LLC FIRST:The name of the Limited Liability Company is HAWTHORNE KENNEL, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") SECOND:The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2019. THIRD: The County within the State of New York in which the office of the Company is located is Columbia. 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 Fred Bradley, Post Office Box 537, Copake, NY 12516. FIFTH: The Company is organized for all lawful purposes, and to do any and all things necessary, convenient, or incidental to that purpose. Dated: August 22, 2018 FREEMAN HOWARD, P.C. 441 East Allen Street P.O. Box 1328 Hudson, New York 12534 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FIRST:The name of the Limited Liability Company is The Columbia Property Group LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") SECOND:The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on August 19, 2019. THIRD:The County within the State of New York in which the office of the Company is located is Columbia. FOURTH:The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is 711 Eichybush Road, Kinderhook, NY 12106. FIFTH:The Company is organized for all lawful purposes, and to do any and all things necessary, convenient, or incidental to that purpose. Dated: August 23, 2019 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 401 Bridge LLC A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on August 22, 2019.New York Office Location – Greene County. Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her at: c/o LLC, 123 West 3rd St., #R, New York, NY 10012. PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity. Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: TJR HOLDINGS OF COLUMBIA, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 28, 2019. Office Location: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 114 Prospect Hill Road, Pine Plains, New York, 12567. Purpose: to engage in any and all business for which LLCs may be formed under the New York LLC law.

Little Rico LLC. Filed with SSNY on 5/31/2019. Office: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 402 Union Street #811 Hudson NY NOTICE OF FINDING 12534. Purpose: any OF NO SIGNIFICANT lawful IMPACT AND

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS August 27, 2019 Columbia County 401 State Street Hudson, New York 12534 (518) 828-3375 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Columbia County. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about September 12, 2019, Columbia County will submit a request to the Office of Community Renewal for the release of CDBG funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Drumlin Field Distillery Project for the purpose of the acquisition of the machinery and equipment needed to produce premium brandy. Drumlin Field Spirits (DFS) is in need of machinery and equipment totaling $907,277. Columbia County in partnership with DFS was awarded a $300,000 CDBG grant as part of the funding package to bridge the funding gap to purchase machinery and equipment. DFS is committed to providing up to $4,067,277 towards the construction costs, machinery/equipment and furniture. $3,000,000 in bank financing will be used toward the project located at 2320 County Route 17, Claverack, New York 12513. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Columbia County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Columbia County Planning Office, 401 State Street, Hudson, New York and may be examined or copied weekday’s 9 A.M to 4 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Columbia County Planning Office. All comments received by September 11, 2019 will be considered by Columbia County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. E N V I R O N M E N TA L CERTIFICATION Columbia County certifies to the Office of Community Renewal that Patrice Perry in her capacity as Certifying Officer consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Office of Community Renewal’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Drumlin Field Spirits LLC to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The Office of Community Renewal will accept objections to its release of funds and the Columbia County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Columbia County; (b) Columbia County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) Drumlin Field Spirits LLC or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Office of Community Renewal; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in

accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Christian Leo, President, at Office of Community Renewal, Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State Street, 4thFloor, Albany, NY 12207. Potential objectors should contact the Office of Community Renewal to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Patrice Perry, Planning Director

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given the Town Board, Town of Hunter is requesting sealed bids for approximately 15,000 gallons + or - of Truck Diesel Fuel and Winter Blend when needed for the period September 15, 2019 to August 31, 2020. Delivery point is the Town Hall, 5748 Rte. 23A in Tannersville, NY. Sealed bids will be received in the Town Clerk's office, Town Hall, Tannersville until 3:30 PM, September 10, 2019 and will be publicly opened and read at 7 PM at the meeting on that date. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By Order Of The Town Board Corina Pascucci, Town Clerk

Notice of formation of L & M Retreats LLC. Articles of org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/14/2019. Office location: Greene County. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4212 28th St. Apt.21D Long Island City, NY 11101. Pur- NOTICE TO BIDDERS pose: any lawful acti- Notice is hereby given the Town Board, Town vites. of Hunter is requesting Notice of Formation of sealed bids for proRosings Park, LLC. pane for the period Arts. of Org. filed with September 15, 2019 to Secy. of State of NY August 31, 2020. De(SSNY) on 7/16/19. Of- livery point is the Town fice location: Columbia Hall, 5748 Rte. 23A, County. SSNY desig- Tannersville, NY. nated as agent of LLC Sealed bids will be reupon whom process ceived in the Town against it may be Clerk's office, Town served. SSNY shall Hall until 3:30 PM mail process to: Debo- Tuesday, September rah D’Arcy, 55 Liberty 10, 2019 and will be St, Apt 9B, NY, NY publicly opened and 10005. Purpose: any read at 7PM at a meetlawful activity. ing on that date. The Town Board reserves Notice of Formation of the right to reject any WALT Film, LLC. Arts. or all bids. of Org. filed with NY By Order Of The Town Dept. of State on Board 02/04/2019. Office lo- Corina Pascucci, Town cation: Columbia Clerk County. SSNY has been designated agent of the LLC upon whom NOTICE TO BIDDERS process against it may Notice is hereby given be served. Purpose: the Town Board, Town To engage in any law- of Hunter is requesting sealed bids for apful activity. proximately 18,000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC gallons + or - of 87 ocHEARING tane gasoline for the The Town Board of the period September 15, Town of Catskill will 2019 to August 31, hold a public hearing 2020. Delivery point is to hear comment and the Town Hall, 5748 concern regarding Lo- Rte. 23A, Tannersville, cal Law 5 of 2019 NY. Sealed bids will be amending Chapter 151 received in the Town No Parking on Tues- Clerk's Office, Town day, September 3, Hall until 3:30 PM 2019 at 6:30 pm at Tuesday, September Catskill Town Hall, 439 10, 2019 and will be Main St., Catskill, NY publicly opened and 12414. By Order of read at 7:00 PM at a the Catskill Town meeting on that date. Board, Elizabeth Izzo, The Town Board reTown Clerk serves the right to reject any or all bids. NOTICE OF SALE By Order Of The Town SUPREME COURT Board COUNTY OF COLUM- Corina Pascucci, Town BIA Clerk WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS IN- NOTICE TO PROPOSDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, ERS BUT SOLELY AS NOTICE IS HEREBY TRUSTEE FOR MFRA GIVEN that sealed proTRUST 2014-2, Plain- posals will be received by the Town of Gertiff mantown until 11 a.m. AGAINST WENDY ANN GARD- local time on ThursSeptember NER, ET AL., Defen- day, 26,2019, at the Gerdant(s) mantown Town Hall, Pursuant to a Judg- 50 Palatine Park Road, New ment of Foreclosure Germantown, and Sale duly dated York 12526, at which June 24, 2019 I, the time they will be pubundersigned Referee licly opened and read will sell at public auc- for the following: tion at the Front Steps The Town of Germanof the Columbia town ("Town") is reproposals County Courthouse, questing 401 Union Street, City that will lead to the seof Hudson, on Sep- lection of a qualified tember 20, 2019 at firm to provide full-ser10:00AM, premises vice operations, mainknown as 367 tenance, and manageCOUNTY ROUTE 13, ment services for the Wastewater OLD CHATHAM, NY Town's 12136. All that certain Treatment Plant and Stations plot piece or parcel of Pump land, with the buildings ("WWTP/PS") in accorwith Town and improvements dance erected, situate, lying specifications and reand being in the Town quirements. of Chatham, Columbia No proposals will be County, New York, received or considered SECTION 35., BLOCK after the time stated 1, LOT 14. Approxi- above. mate amount of judg- A mandatory Pre-Proment $644,497.36 plus posal Conference will interest and costs. be held on September Premises will be sold 5, 2019 at 9 a.m. in the subject to provisions Town Hall located at of filed Judgment for 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown, New Index# 11263-17. York 12526. ALBERT KOLAKOW- This Request for Proposals ("RFP") may be SKI, ESQ., Referee examined online at nyscr.ny.gov and Gross Polowy, LLC w w w. g e r m a n t o w n Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, ny.org, and is available by email upon request Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 to Janet Crawford, Administrative Assistant to the Town SupervisNOTICE TO BIDDERS or, administrativeasNotice is hereby given sistant@germantownthe Town Board, Town ny.org. of Hunter is requesting All proposals must be sealed bids for ap- submitted in a sealed proximately 10,000 envelope bearing the gallons + or - of #2 name and address of Fuel Oil for the period the bidder and clearly September 15, 2019 to marked "Professional August 31, 2020. De- Services for Operation, livery point is the Town Maintenance, and Hall, 5748 Rte. 23A, Management of the Tannersville, NY. Town of Germantown Sealed bids will be re- Wastewater Treatment ceived in the Town Plant and Pump StaClerk's Office, Town tions." Hall until 3:30 PM The Town reserves the Tuesday, September right to accept or re10, 2019 and will be ject any or all propopublicly opened and sals and to waive any read at 7:00 PM at the informalities at its dismeeting on that date. cretion, and to award The Town Board re- this proposal in a manserves the right to re- ner deemed to be in ject any or all bids. the best interests of By Order of the Town the Town of GermanBoard town. Corina Pascucci, Town Town Board Clerk Town of Germantown

Pillow Talk Beverages LLC Arts. of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/16/19. Office in Columbia Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 100 W. 39th ST, Apt 40D, New York, NY 10018. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Please take Notice that the Town Board of the Town of Cairo will hold a Public Hearing(s), on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the Town of Cairo Town Hall at 7:00PM. First (1) for the review of changes to the subdivision laws concerning subdividing large parcels and lot line adjustments. Second (2) for the proposed local law allowing for property tax abatements on property renovations. By Order of the Town Board. Kayla L. Warner Town Clerk Publication Notice: Woodman Hill LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 8/5/2019. Office location: Columbia County, NY. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 43 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Purpose: Real Estate Management and Rental; General business purposes. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF COLUMBIA ONEWEST BANK, FSB, V. STEPHEN M PICKENS, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 2, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Columbia, wherein ONEWEST BANK, FSB is the Plaintiff and STEPHEN M PICKENS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the COLUMBIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, FRONT LOBBY, 401 UNION STREET, HUDSON, NY 12534, on September 6, 2019 at 2:00PM, premises known as 206 HUNT CLUB ROAD, OLD CHATHAM, NY 12136: Section 36, Block 1, Lot 32.100: ALL THOSE CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF CHATHAM, THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 4567/2012. Michael C. Howard, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Catskill Housing Authority has developed its Five Year Plan for Fiscal Year 2020 in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. It is available for review at the Authority's office located at the Village of Catskill Housing Authority Administration Building, 32 Bronson Street, Catskill, NY 12414. The Authority's hours of operation are 9:00AM to 4:00PM Monday through Friday. In addition, a public hearing will be held on September 3, 2019 at the Authority's office at 3:00PM.

small paved portion of Tax Map ID No.: 156.78-2-38, described as follows: Deed Description: off Water Street Village of Catskill, Town of Catskill, New York All that tract of parcel of land situate in the Village of Catskill, Town of Catskill, County of Greene, and the State of New York, known and designated as Parcel A, as shown on a map entitled "Map of Subdivision of Lands Belonging to The County of Greene," filed in the Greene County Clerk's Office on August 8 2019 in Drawer EASI-K as Map No- 2019 73 bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the Northwesterly corner of lands now or formerly 391 Main Street LLC (Instrument D2018-367), said point being the Northwesterly building corner; thence along the Westerly lines of said lands now or formerly 391 Main Street LLC the following 2 courses: generally along the face of the said building South 18°39'54" East 28.50 feet to a point and South 71 °35'58" West 31.14 feet to a point; thence through lands now or formerly The County of Greene (Liber 1048, cp 15) the following 6 courses: North 16°23'12" West 3.17 feet to a point, North 73°36'48" East 8.40 feet to a point, North 18°18'15" West 28.46 feet to a point, North 71 °41 '45" East 3.21 feet to a point, South 18 degree 50*53" East 2.85 feet to a point and North 71 degrees 31'33" East 19.23 feet to the point or place of beginning. Containing 0.02 of an Acre of land, more or less. Subject to the existing easements and rightsof-way of record, if any. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the premises are landlocked and lack ingress and egress; PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said parcel of land may not conform to current zoning requirements. THE MINIMUM BID WHICH THE COUNTY WILL ACCEPT SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED ($2,500.00) DOLLARS. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL BE ADDITIONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SURVEY FEE OF EIGHT HUNDRED, FIFTY ($850.00) DOLLARS NO BID SHALL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5:00 PM ON SEPTEMBER 5,2019 ALL BIDS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: GREENE COUNTY ATTORNEY 411 MAIN STREET SUITE 443 CATSKILL, NY 12414 Regenernatives, LLC. Filed 7/24/19. Office: Columbia Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 2226 County Rte 27, Hudson, NY 12534. Purpose: General The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Hillsdale will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillsdale Town Hall to consider the following: An application by Kevin Hindes – The Christian Community Church for a Special Permit Application to convert a single family to a two family home on 10 Green River Lane, Hillsdale, NY. All interested parties are urged to attend.

The Village of Catskill Housing Authority will be holding a Public Hearing regarding the Lease Update on Monday, September 10, PUBLIC NOTICE OF 2019 at 3:00pm. The SALE hearing will be held at PLEASE TAKE NO- 32 Bronson Street, TICE that Greene Catskill, NY. County will sell, to the highest bidder, pursu- SECTION 00020 ant to General Munici- A D V E R T I S E M E N T pal Law §215(5), a FOR BIDS

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B6 Tuesday, August 27, 2019 8 . 1 9 00020-1 316.034.001 Sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor and material necessary for the Greene County Highway Department & Solid Waste Management Catskill Transfer Station Modular Scale House Replacement Project will be received by Amy Block, Business/Office Manager, Greene County Highway Department & Solid Waste Management, P.O. Box 485, 240 West Main Street Catskill, NY 12414 until 2:00 P.M. local time Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be received for the following Contracts: Contract No. 1A: Entire removal of existing scale house and site elements associated with scale house, and installation of new prefabricated modular scale house facility. Contract No. 1B: Mechanical systems for a new pre-fabricated scale house. Contract No. 1C: Electrical systems for a new pre-fabricated scale house. Contract Documents, including Advertisement For Bids, Information For Bidders, Labor and Employment, Additional Instructions, Bid Documents, Agreement, General Conditions, General Requirements, Specifications, Contract Drawings and any Addenda, may be examined at no expense at the office of Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C., 443 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, New York 13088. Contract Documents will be provided electronically on compact disc (CD) in pdf format and may be obtained at the office of Barton & Loguidice or by faxing a request to (315) 4575200, Attn: Joanne Felber. The CD does not need to be returned by any plan holder. ALL HANDLING COSTS (MAIL, DELIVERY SERVICES, ETC.) SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER. Each bid must be accompanied by security in an amount not less than five percentum (5%) of the amount of the bid in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the

Information for Bidders. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. There will be no formal Pre-Bid Meeting held but any Contractor may visit the Catskill Transfer Station site, Route 385 Catskill, NY 12414 during hours of operation. Hours of Operation are Monday through Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday 7:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. SECTION 00020 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 8 . 1 9 00020-2 316.034.001 This is an exempt capital improvement project, and Bidders shall not include in their bid sales and compensating use taxes on the cost of materials which are to be incorporated into the work and which are to be separately sold by the Contractor to the Greene County Highway Department & Solid Waste Management prior to incorporation into the work of the Contracts. The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contracts. The right is reserved to waive any informalities in the Bid and to reject any or all Bids. Project Contacts: Zachary Comstock, R.L.A. Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. Tel: (315) 457-5200 Scott Templeton, Deputy Superintendent Greene County Highway Department & Solid Waste Management Tel: (518) 943-4600 WATER SHACK FARM, LLC filed Arts. of Org. with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/12/2019. Office location, County of Columbia. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, 595 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Purpose: any lawful act.

DEBORAH A. WEBB, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 29, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Greene, wherein DITECH FINANCIAL LLC is the Plaintiff and DEBORAH A. WEBB, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the GREENE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 320 MAIN STREET, CATSKILL, NY 12414, on September 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM, premises known as 68 SLIGO LANE, GREENVILLE, NY 12083: Section 11, Block 2, Lot 4: 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, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 2018-707. Robert J. White Jr., Esq. Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Hillsdale will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillsdale Town Hall to consider the following: An application by Mark Holthusen for an Area Variance setback on 40-42 Dugway Road, Hillsdale, NY. All interested parties are urged to attend.

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The shelves in Mack Brown’s office are lined with photos, reminders of his more than 40 years of coaching college football. There are pictures of him sharing hugs and conversations with other coaches and players. There’s one of Brown, his wife Sally and former president Barack Obama. And another with former president George W. Bush. But among the many photos that grace his new office overlooking Kenan Stadium, there’s one that sticks out. It’s the one of Brown holding a plaque moments after giving his ‘thank you’ speech at the College Football Hall of Fame awards ceremony in New York last December. Brown, who was hired to coach UNC for a second time in November, has 244 career wins, 34thmost in college football history. He has a national championship, multiple coach of the year awards and many other accomplishments. For most, the image of a coach at his hall of fame induction ceremony would represent the end of his career. A chapter closed. Not for Brown. His coaching chapter is still being written. ——— In 2013, Brown stepped down as the head coach at Texas, and started working at ESPN as an analyst the following year. Five months of the year, he lived in the North Carolina mountains with his wife, Sally. They spent the rest of their time in Austin, Tex. The two could vacation when they wanted. It was a nice life. A life Mack and Sally designed for themselves. “Work hard while you’re young, relax and have fun when you get older,” Brown told The News & Observer in June. But he found out he needed more than that, he said. Less than a month before he was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Dec. 4, Brown accepted the head coaching job at UNC, which prompted some to ask ‘why?’ Brown, who turns 68 on Aug. 27, is the thirdoldest active head coach in FBS Division I college football, behind Ohio’s Frank Solich, 74, and San Diego State’s Rocky Long, 69. The average age of an FBS college football coach is 49.6 years old. Brown countered. “The first thing I think is that 67 is really young right now,” Brown said in June, just days after he

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Head coach Mack Brown of North Carolina during the Tar Heels’ 48-20 win over the Virginia Cavaliers on Sept. 27, 1997 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.

had knee replacement surgery. “It’s (Nick) Saban’s age. It’s Pete Carroll’s age. Roy Williams is 68. “So a lot of guys are in the prime of their coaching really right now at 67 because it’s different. It’s a different time.” He also insists he’s full of energy. “I’m jacked,” he said. But why would Brown want to return to coaching? He said he missed the camaraderie with the players and coaches. He missed making a difference in his players’ lives. Vince Young, the former NFL quarterback who also led the Texas Longhorns to a BCS national title under Brown in 2005, said his former coach was like a father figure. He attended Brown’s Hall of Fame speech in December. “It’s why I’m here today,” Young told The News & Observer at the ceremony. “He cared about you and he shows it. Everything that’s coming out his mouth, he means that.” That’s why Brown got into coaching. But in his later years at Texas, Brown says he lost sight of that. ——— Coaching was all Brown knew. He grew up in Cookeville, Tenn., the second of

three boys. Brown’s dad was a football coach and a principal. His brother became a Division I football coach. And Brown’s grandfather, Eddie Watson, was a high school coaching legend in Cookeville. At the time of his grandfather’s retirement, he was the all-time winningest coach in middle Tennessee history, Brown says with pride. The football stadium at Cookeville High is named after Watson. When Brown was a small child, he and his older brother, Watson Brown, would ride to games in the front of the team bus that Eddie Watson would drive. The two brothers would wear X’s and O’s on the backs of their shirts and mimic football plays. Brown admired his grandfather and wanted to be like him. In college, Brown was a running back at Vanderbilt and Florida State. But a number of knee surgeries derailed his career. So he became a student coach at Florida State in 1973. Over the next 10 years, Brown continued to work his way up the ranks as a college assistant coach, until he got his first break as the head coach at Appalachian State in 1983. He was 32. He then went to Oklahoma as its offensive coordinator in 1984 before becoming the head coach

at Tulane, where he spent three seasons. He became head coach at North Carolina in 1988. When he moved to Chapel Hill, it was his ninth coaching job in 13 years. His job with the Tar Heels wasn’t initially easy. ——— On a dreary, rainy Sept. 30 in 1989, Brown was in his second season with the Tar Heels. UNC had just lost to Navy, 12-7. “Navy hadn’t beat a Division I-A team in two years,” Brown said this summer, as if still frustrated with the loss. “It was awful.” “That was one we felt we would have won,” John Swofford, the former UNC athletic director, recalled in a phone interview with the N&O in December.” The Tar Heels finished 1-10 in 1988, and seemed to be heading in the same direction in 1989. Fans were upset and pressure on the coach was mounting. After the Navy game, Swofford, who is currently the ACC Commissioner, offered to drive Brown to the Smith Center, where he would tape his weekly television show. Brown got into Swofford’s car and broke down in tears. “John, why don’t you just change,’” Brown said he told Swofford at the time. “‘It’s not working.’” But Swofford declined Brown’s offer. He told Brown not to give up. Swofford felt Brown would turn things around, even if Brown didn’t see his own potential. The Tar Heels finished with a winning record in each of their next eight seasons, and in 1996 and 1997, Brown was 20-3. During his first career at UNC, Brown was 69-46-1, with a 3-2 record in bowl games. He became one of the most coveted coaches in college football, and after the 1997 season, moved on to coach Texas. Under Brown, Texas won the BCS national championship in 2005. Young, who was the Longhorns’ quarterback at the time, scrambled for a touchdown in the corner of the end zone with less than 30 seconds left to win the game. Brown said winning that BCS title was one of the best moments of his life. But it turned him into a monster. In his office, surrounded by photos and mementos from the past 40 years, Brown leans back into his chair, crosses his arm and smiles. He’s in his element. He has found what he had lost.

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Single mother by choice wants positive support from friends I’m a single woman who has always wanted children. As much as I would’ve liked, marriage isn’t in the cards for me yet and maybe not ever, which I’ve accepted. I have decided to not allow my single status to prevent me from becoming a mother. I have spent years hearing my friends and family tell me how great being a parent is and how I’m missing out. In DEAR ABBY fact, there was a time or two when I felt certain people were trying to make me feel inadequate. After careful consideration, I chose to utilize donor sperm. I am now 40 and expecting my first child, and I couldn’t be happier. The only thing I find upsetting is that those same friends who spent years telling me how great motherhood is and asking when I would have children, now speak of nothing but the tribulations of motherhood — the pain of delivery, the fatigue, the expense, and how they couldn’t do it alone, etc. I’m an educated woman in a profession that pays well, and I consider myself to be fortunate. I didn’t decide to become a single mother on a whim. I don’t know what to expect but want to think positive and enjoy my pregnancy. I’m confused and hurt by my friends’ reactions now that I am pregnant. Is it the pregnancy hormones, or do I need to distance myself from these friends? Confounded In North Carolina

JEANNE PHILLIPS

Parenting involves many emotions — some of them conflicting. It’s a joy, an adventure, a challenge and a commitment. The experience is also an individual one. You are a mature person and financially

secure. If you need help with your child, you can get it. Please do not allow yourself to be intimidated by what these “friends” are sharing, and do not seek their validation. I’m not implying you should distance yourself and end the relationships, because you may welcome some of their advice in the future. Remember, this journey is one you have thoughtfully chosen. My husband is an only child. When his parents retired, his mother, who was always social, stayed home with his dad because he wanted her home with him. Because of this, she spent a great deal of time texting my husband. My father-in-law passed away recently, and the texting has increased. It goes on all day, every day, even after we go to bed. I want to be sensitive to the fact that everyone is getting used to the new normal without my father-in-law, but the constant phone buzzing and interruptions are getting old. My husband is defensive about the texting. We have a happy marriage, and I want to keep it that way. How should I handle this? Overloaded In Oklahoma Your husband, rather than you, should handle his mother. Because your father-in-law’s death is recent, she may need time to adjust to being alone. If her constant, intrusive texting persists beyond a reasonable amount of time, he should suggest that she cut back. He should also encourage her to re-establish the friendships and activities she gave up for her husband and, if necessary, consider joining a grief support group. Her doctor or religious adviser can suggest one that would be appropriate for her.

Giant cell arteritis is associated with polymyalgia rheumatica Your recent column featured polymyalgia rheumatica and prednisone. Would you please elaborate on how polymyalgia rheumatica can be linked to giant cell arteritis, and the consequences of not having a proper diagnosis in this regard? I had polymyalgia rheumatica two years ago with giant cell arteritis following almost immediately. This was promptly recognized by my TO YOUR primary doctor, confirmed by GOOD HEALTH biopsy and treated with prednisone. It is hard to think that the painful upper arms and hips of polymyalgia rheumatica could lead to the instant blindness of giant cell arteritis if not diagnosed quickly enough.

DR. KEITH ROACH

Giant cell arteritis, also called temporal arteritis, is a condition associated with polymyalgia rheumatica that is certainly worth talking about. While only 10% to 15% or so of people with polymyalgia rheumatica will develop temporal arteritis, it’s dangerous, sometimes overlooked and has a rare permanent complication that you’ve already alluded to. Giant cell arteritis is not generally seen in people under 50: It’s most common in people in their 70s. Women are affected more often, and those with a Scandinavian background are particularly at risk. Fever, fatigue and weight loss are nonspecific symptoms but they are prominent in giant cell arteritis. Headache, especially a new headache, is a big red flag. While classically the headache is worst over the temples, it does not have to be. The

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other suggestive symptom is “jaw claudication”: a sensation of difficulty chewing after doing so for a while, relieved by rest. When all the symptoms are present in a person with polymyalgia rheumatica, the diagnosis is easy. Unfortunately, some people have only nonspecific symptoms, and it requires a sharp doctor with a high index of suspicion to consider the diagnosis. Blood tests usually show significant anemia and profoundly Hagar the Horrible elevated ESR and CRP, which stand for erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein, respectively. Both are measures of inflammation. Only 4% of people will have normal blood results. Since no test is perfect, making the diagnosis requires excellent judgment. The feared complication is vision loss, which is usually painless and sudden, and can be partial or complete. It may happen in one or both eyes, and happens in 10% to 25% of cases. For this reason, there is urgency in making the definitive diagnosis, by temporal artery biopsy. This must be done Zits quickly when the suspicion is high enough. Ultrasound is being evaluated as a possible replacement for biopsy, but biopsy remains the definitive test. In cases where there is high suspicion, a person is usually started on high-dose steroids while a biopsy is being planned. The biopsy will remain positive for at least two weeks after starting steroids, and since vision loss can be prevented by steroids, these should be started right away when the diagnosis is likely.

Horoscope By Stella Wilder Born today, you are one of the most unpredictable individuals born under your sign, and the only thing you can really be counted on to do is to surprise even those who know you well again and again by breaking with your own traditions, doing your own thing in your own way and heeding no warnings or advice as you make your way in the world. You are something of an “experience junkie,” in that you are constantly seeking out new things to do simply for the sake of doing them. You are highly creative and you hold yourself and your talents in the highest possible esteem. The question, of course, is are you merely confident, or are you overconfident? You would suggest that there is no such thing as the latter, as your track record with new experiences can demonstrate: You don’t often fail! Also born on this date are: Aaron Paul, actor; Paul Reubens, actor; Lyndon B. Johnson, U.S. president; Tuesday Weld, actress; Daryl Dragon, musician; Martha Raye, actress; G.W. Bailey, actor. To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

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Baby Blues SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Your momentum shouldn’t diminish today even as you deal with an unexpected issue. You may have to give someone a dose of his or her own medicine. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You may not be thrilled with any of the ideas being put forth by those around you, but you must give at least one of them a try. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You must do all you can today to avoid an extreme stance on any key issue. You can get much done by acknowledging the validity of all views. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — It may be time for you to take a stand against something that has rubbed you the wrong way for quite some time. This is a major issue! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You may find yourself grappling with facts and figures today when, in fact, you would be wise to look at the bigger, broader picture. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You may choose to take a more philosophical approach than usual to a problem that, in the past, has required an aggressive, hands-on approach. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Others are eager to see what you have in the works, but you’re not yet ready to put anything on display. You can tease them with some P.R. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You will have to wait your turn today, like it or not, and you’ll surely be required to follow other rules as well. Take a laid-back approach. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You’ve been taking someone for granted of late, and today you’ll realize that you’re coming perilously close to destroying the relationship. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You’ve been confident about a certain endeavor, but upon waking today you may realize that you’re not yet in the position you had hoped for. COPYRIGHT 2019 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.

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B8 Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Close to Home

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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(e.g., The third planet from the sun. Answer: Earth.) Freshman level 1. Third place in an Olympic event receives what medal? 2. The third largest U.S. state based on land area. 3. The third letter of the Greek alphabet. Graduate level 4. The third U.S. president. 5. Graham Greene wrote the novel “The Third ____”. 6. 1977 film title: “Close ____ of the Third Kind.” PH.D. level 7. Melchior and Caspar were two of the Magi. Who was the third? 8. “The Return of the King” was the third novel in this series. 9. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were first on the moon. Who was the third crew member of Apollo 11?

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

(Answers tomorrow) Yesterday’s

Jumbles: MATCH DEPTH PLACID DETECT Answer: He refurbished bicycles in his spare time so he could — “PEDDLE” THEM

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Solution to Monday’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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SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Bronze medal. 2. California. 3. Gamma. 4. Thomas Jefferson. 5. Man. 6. Encounters. 7. Balthazar. 8. “The Lord of the Rings.” 9. Michael Collins. 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 Hoover or Aswan 4 Thespian 9 Not pretty 13 Every 24 hours 15 Mold; form 16 Sincere request 17 Notre __ 18 Jazz section 19 Meander 20 Macho 22 Keeps 23 “__! The Herald Angels Sing” 24 Org. for Grizzlies & Pelicans 26 Conflict; struggle 29 Day with short bank hours 34 Want badly 35 Wally & Courteney 36 “__ Miss”; southern univ. 37 Costa __ 38 Hauled away a car 39 Graceful dance 40 Presidential nickname 41 Yearns 42 Prescribed amounts 43 Bugged 45 Noiseless 46 Wee hour 47 Told tales 48 Forehead 51 Abandoning 56 Mauna Loa’s output 57 Being in debtt 58 __-do-well; bum 60 Wrapped up 61 __ pie 62 Fence door 63 Warp 64 Concluded 65 Youth DOWN 1 Family member 2 Garden man 3 One of the Three Bears 4 Relieve someone’s doubt

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5 Hopscotch grid drawer’s “pen” 6 Hired vehicle 7 Out in the __; visible to all 8 Felt bitter about 9 Pandemonium 10 Moon shine 11 Tilt to one side 12 Potato varieties 14 Jewish school 21 Eatery 25 Students’ transport 26 Reject 27 Navajo or Sioux 28 Runs competitively 29 Planted 30 Pink-slips 31 Throw water on 32 Woody, for one 33 Bread ingredient 35 Dunce cap’s shape 38 Tedious 39 __ on to; keeping

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Monday’s Puzzle Solved

Non Sequitur

41 Slammer 42 Kicked the bucket 44 In the direction of 45 Burned the edges of 47 Knight’s spear 48 Sci-fi villain

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49 Wild party 50 Chef’s need 52 Look-alike 53 Lemon peel 54 Actor McDonough 55 __ rise out of; provoke 59 Mr. Skelton

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