eedition Daily Mail July 13-14 2019 by Columbia-Greene Media

CMYK

WEEKEND

The nation’s fourth-oldest newspaper • Serving Greene County since 1792

Price $2.50

Saturday-Sunday, July 13-14, 2019

City braces for ICE raids

n WEATHER FORECAST FOR HUDSON/CA TODAY TONIGHT SUN

Clear to Mostly sunny partly cloudy and nice

Partly sunny

HIGH 88

84 57

LOW 65

Complete weather, A2

Willis recalled as pillar of stability By Sarah Trafton Columbia-Greene Media

INSIDE TODAY! Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14,

2019 - C1

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA LOCAL, MEMBEROWNED FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE

PY UNHAP your current - with

FOR GET MORE MONEY: YOUR FEES FEWER & CHARGES

AWESOME LOAN RATES!

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIO

WE UNDERSTAND. Difference? What’s the Credit UNion not proﬁt. We’re dedicated to people,

banked.com m be beUNbanked.co TODAY! MAKE THE SWITCH banked.com be 518-828-5216 518-828-5216

u. d e r s t a n dss yyo o u.

e r s t a n dd e r s t a dt l i n s t i tnustt ii t u t i o notn h a tt h a a fi n a n cfii a i tituti UN nancial s a fi n a nac i a l i n

on that

Federally insured by NCUA

nds you.

beUNbanked.com

tution that a ﬁnancial insti

derstands you.

TONY CENICOLA/NEW YORK TIMES

A Dutch barn at the be stitution that a ﬁnancial in

Mohawk Site, overlooks the Mabee Farm Historic Junction. River in Rotterdam

banked.com u. derstands yo

MORE INSIDE...

photos and See next page for more lower New in a map of the locations York worth a visit.

In the Hudson Valley,

a drive back in time

INSIDE TODAY! NEW NETHERLAND

: It may

be history, but its legacy t.

be hisNew Netherland may in plain hiding tory, but its legacy is in old houses sight. It can be found and in d barns, in street patterns

n SPORTS COURTESY OF BRYAN MACCORMACK OF LEFT IN FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to detain two men at Fifth and Warren streets in Hudson earlier this year. Immigration raids are expected to begin across the country beginning Sunday.

By Melanie Lekocevic Columbia-Greene Media

Taconic Hills take Hudson Valley Taconic Hills’Henry Semp connects with a pitch during Section 2 South AAA game PAGE B1

n NATION

Barry churns toward landfall Barry could become a major hurricane and drop 20 inches of rain on New Orleans PAGE A5

n INDEX Region Opinion State/Nation Obituaries Sports Classified Comics/Advice

A3 A4 A5 A5 B1 B5-B6 B7-B8

On the web www.HudsonValley360.com Twitter Follow: @CatskillDailyMail Facebook www.facebook.com/ CatskillDailyMail/

HUDSON — Immigration raids are expected to begin nationwide on Sunday, arresting people who are in the country illegally, according to one former and two current homeland security officials. The raids are backed by President Donald Trump. There has been no information on raids planned for Hudson, according to police, but the head of the local sanctuary movement is taking no chances. The operation will be conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement over multiple days, and is expected to begin Sunday. Specifics, including which cities might be targeted, have not been released. Bryan MacCormack, executive director of the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement, called the initiative part of a larger plan of “psychological warfare,” and said there is a plan in place to assist local residents who may be targeted in this weekend’s raids. “We believe that this is

MELISSA LYTTLE/THE NEW YORK TIMES

A raid by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in California in 2017. Nationwide raids to arrest thousands of members of undocumented families have been scheduled to begin Sunday, according to two current and one former homeland security officials.

an example of the ongoing psychological warfare that is being used against our community when they announce raids like this,” MacCormack said. “We have been preparing our community since the inception of our organization

with ‘know your rights’ training and information that gives them the ability to defend themselves in the community. In addition, we have a rapid response network — a notification system where we can let people know when ICE

is in the area or if a raid is in progress.” The notification system sends out an alert to volunteers and “allies” who head out to assist the person See ICE A8

COXSACKIE — Coxsackie residents remember former Mayor Peter Willis fondly. Willis, 72, died July 2. He served as mayor from 19851989. Willis and his wife Mary Jean have three children: AnPeter Willis drew Willis (Hiart), Regina Willis (Garrett Grilli) and Thomas Willis. Mayor Mark Evans’ first memories of Willis date back to his youth, he said. “I knew Mr. Willis since I was a teenager,” Evans said. “When he was mayor, I joined the fire department and rescue squad.” Evans described Willis as an even-keeled mayor who acted a stabilizing force for the village. “He loved the village, he loved the community,” Evans said. Willis’ most recent position was on the Zoning Board, Evans said. “He continued right up until he passed away,” he said. “He was very faithful in loving to do his job.” In Evans’ 11 years as mayor, he would ask Willis for advice from time to time, he said. “He was more than happy to help me,” Evans said. “He truly loved Coxsackie.” Dianne Ringwald, who served on the village board with Willis, recalled him as a fine man. “He would come up with jokes,” she said. “You’d be laughing.” Willis also was instrumental in establishing the food pantry, she said. “He asked us how much more money we needed,” she said. “And we wrote out a check and gave it to the village for the food pantry.” Ringwald was also Willis’ neighbor and fellow parishioner at St. Mary’s Church, she said. See WILLIS A8

Communities rally for cheaper electricity “

By Sarah Trafton

Columbia-Greene Media

Three Greene County municipalities are joining forces through a new state program to get lower electricity rates. The village of Coxsackie and towns of New Baltimore and Cairo have entered into a 17-month Community Choice Aggregation agreement with the New Jerseybased Good Energy. The Community Choice Aggregation Program allows companies such as Good Energy to unite municipalities so that they have greater control over energy prices. “The energy company comes in and signs an agreement with the municipalities and takes those towns and counties and municipalities and groups them together,” Village Mayor Mark Evans said. “By grouping them together, they have signing power when they go to the energy company to get better rates for those folks.”

The energy company comes in and signs an agreement with the municipalities and takes those towns and counties and municipalities and groups them together. By grouping them together, they have signing power when they go to the energy company to get better rates for those folks. — Mark Evans Village Mayor

Good Energy, headquartered in Allendale, New Jersey, was able to get a rate of 5 cents per kilowatt hour from Constellation Energy, compared to Central Hudson’s typical rate of 6.5 cents per kilowatt hour, Evans said. “It’s savings of $150 per year for the average homeowner,” he said. “It’s just a program we thought was good to get into to save on electric bills.” In New Baltimore, the total cost savings for residents is estimated at $58,000 annually, Town Supervisor Jeff Ruso said. “We thought it was a good

way to help the residents and the town save money,” Ruso said. New Baltimore will hold an information meeting for residents on July 17. In Cairo, residents are expected to save 10% to 12% on the supply side of their electric bills, Town Supervisor Daniel Benoit said. “They don’t have to do anything to obtain it,” he said. “People are not even going to know it’s happening except their bill will drop.” Residents who do not wish to be included in the program must opt out by either filling out a form that was

”

mailed to them, going online or calling the village clerk, Evans said. “The only residents who are not eligible are people who are already under contract with an energy company now,” he said. There is no deadline for residents to opt out, Evans said. “They can get right out of it immediately,” he said. If a resident was previously ineligible, the resident can join at anytime, Evans said. “The only objection so far has been that people feel it should have been opt in, not opt out,” Benoit said. “They

don’t think it should be dictated who they have to use. It is almost dictated to them now, We are giving them a second choice.” The program was low-risk to join, Evans said. “The program does not cost the village or the residents anything,” Evans said. “The village does not gain anything by participating in this program. There are very few things that don’t have a downside, but we don’t see a downside to this.” Benoit agreed. “We thought, why not?” he said. “If we can save our residents a little bit of money on housing expenses. We didn’t see a downside to it.” Evans suspects that more municipalities will want to join the program, he said. “The more people we have, we might be able to get a lower rate,” Evans said. This type of program has See ELECTRICITY A8

CMYK

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA • THE DAILY MAIL

A2 - Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019

Weather FORECAST FOR HUDSON/CATSKILL

TODAY TONIGHT SUN

MON

TUE

WED

Alex Acosta resigns as labor secretary over Epstein plea deal Annie Karni and Eileen Sullivan The New York Times News Service

Mostly sunny Partly sunny Some sun, a and less and hot t-storm; hot humid

Clear to Mostly sunny partly cloudy and nice

Partly sunny

HIGH 88

84 57

LOW 65

86 61

91 69

92 69

Ottawa 81/59

Montreal 82/60

Massena 84/58

Bancroft 79/52

Ogdensburg 79/59

Peterborough 82/52

Plattsburgh 86/62

Malone Potsdam 81/57 81/59

Kingston 79/60

Burlington 88/64

Lake Placid 80/55

Watertown 80/60

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that Alex Acosta, his embattled secretary of labor, will resign following controversy over his handling of a sex crimes case involving the financier, Jeffrey Epstein, when he was a prosecutor in Florida. Acosta called the president in the morning and informed him of his

decision to resign, Trump said, as he left the White House for travel to Milwaukee and Cleveland. The resignation comes just two days after Acosta convened a news conference to defend his actions in the 2008 case when he was the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida. Earlier this week, federal prosecutors in Manhattan brought new charges against Epstein, accusing him of sex trafficking,

which revived concerns about the federal government’s handling of sex crimes charges against Epstein more than a decade ago. They also resurrected Trump’s previous relationship with Epstein, whom he described as “a terrific guy” in 2002. Democrats on Thursday demanded a briefing from the Justice Department about the 2008 agreement not to prosecute Epstein.

The long history of the U.S. government asking Americans whether they are citizens Michael Wines The New York Times News Service

Rochester 86/63

Utica 81/60

Batavia Buffalo 81/59 81/61

Albany 88/68

Syracuse 86/64

Catskill 88/65

Binghamton 81/62

Hornell 84/59

Hudson 88/65

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

SUN AND MOON

ALMANAC Statistics through 3 p.m. yesterday

Temperature

Precipitation

Yesterday as of 3 p.m. 24 hrs. through 3 p.m. yest.

High

Trace

Low

Today 5:31 a.m. 8:32 p.m. 5:50 p.m. 2:50 a.m.

Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

Sun. 5:31 a.m. 8:31 p.m. 6:50 p.m. 3:31 a.m.

Moon Phases

Full

Last

New

First

YEAR TO DATE NORMAL

21.38 20.14

Jul 16

Jul 24

Jul 31

Aug 7

CONDITIONS TODAY AccuWeather.com UV Index™ & AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature®

8 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Noon 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme. The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature is an exclusive index of effective temperature based on eight weather factors.

NATIONAL WEATHER TODAY Winnipeg 83/67

Seattle 76/58

Montreal 82/60

Billings 95/64

Minneapolis 86/70

Toronto 84/59

Chicago 88/69

Detroit 88/65

San Francisco 73/56 Denver 94/65

New York 89/73 Washington 91/76

Kansas City 90/70

Los Angeles 89/66

Atlanta 86/74 El Paso 99/77

Houston 91/75

Chihuahua 94/68

BARRY

Miami 91/81

Monterrey 98/74

ALASKA HAWAII

Anchorage 69/57

-10s

-0s

showers t-storms

Honolulu 89/75

Fairbanks 74/56 Juneau 66/53

10s rain

Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.

Hilo 85/70

20s flurries

30s

40s

snow

50s ice

60s

70s

cold front

80s

90s 100s 110s

warm front stationary front

NATIONAL CITIES City Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Birmingham Boise Boston Charleston, SC Charleston, WV Charlotte Cheyenne Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus, OH Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit Hartford Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Knoxville Las Vegas

Today Sun. Hi/Lo W Hi/Lo W 93/70 pc 94/71 pc 69/57 c 69/58 c 86/74 t 87/73 pc 86/74 s 89/70 s 91/72 s 92/68 s 95/64 t 95/64 s 87/72 t 81/71 t 97/64 pc 93/63 s 87/73 s 87/68 s 91/73 t 92/74 pc 90/66 s 89/67 t 92/72 t 93/75 s 87/59 pc 87/60 pc 88/69 t 87/71 pc 90/66 s 91/70 t 89/69 s 80/64 s 89/72 s 88/68 pc 93/73 pc 89/71 c 94/65 pc 93/62 pc 91/72 pc 93/74 pc 88/65 pc 85/65 s 91/67 s 88/59 s 89/75 s 88/77 s 91/75 sh 93/77 t 88/69 s 90/70 t 90/70 s 90/71 s 86/71 t 85/70 t 109/85 s 109/84 s

City Little Rock Los Angeles Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans New York City Norfolk Oklahoma City Omaha Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Portland Providence Raleigh Richmond Sacramento St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Savannah Seattle Tampa Washington, DC

Today Sun. Hi/Lo W Hi/Lo W 90/70 t 80/66 r 89/66 s 88/65 pc 91/81 pc 91/79 pc 83/64 pc 81/70 pc 86/70 pc 89/77 t 90/72 t 87/69 t 83/78 r 85/79 t 89/73 s 87/70 s 90/75 pc 93/77 s 90/71 s 90/69 c 92/73 t 94/76 s 93/75 pc 94/74 pc 90/72 s 90/69 s 110/87 pc 112/87 pc 86/67 s 82/60 s 83/63 s 83/59 s 81/60 pc 82/63 c 87/71 s 88/64 s 94/74 pc 97/74 s 93/73 s 96/72 pc 97/61 s 95/63 s 92/74 s 92/73 pc 96/76 s 99/73 pc 73/56 pc 73/58 pc 90/75 t 95/75 pc 76/58 c 76/59 c 91/76 pc 92/77 pc 91/76 s 91/72 s

Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

When Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross ordered the Census Bureau to attach a question on citizenship to the 2020 census, the first argument he used to back up his decision was also the simplest: We’ve always asked. The question has been “a long-standing historical practice,” he wrote, “asked in some form or another for nearly 200 years.” But the lineage of the citizenship question is more complicated than that. And all along, it has been tied up with bitter partisan fights over the racial makeup of the country and the distribution of political power. President Donald Trump threw in the towel Thursday on his legal fight to add a citizenship question to the census, but not on his quest to distinguish citizens from noncitizens in the nation’s population figures, which he said would be done using various databases the government already has. “We’ll leave no stone unturned,” he said. Invoking the federal government’s long history of inquiring about citizenship, Trump acknowledged Thursday what critics have said from the beginning of the dispute, that one of his administration’s aims was to allow the exclusion of noncitizens from the political representation equation. “Some states may want to draw state and local legislative districts based upon the votereligible population,” he said. That is not a new idea. Concerns about citizens and noncitizens have been at the center of changes to the census and battles over its results since its early days. The first attempt at a question about citizenship — a count of the number of foreigners living in each household in 1820 — was prompted by lingering suspicions from the War of 1812. “The fact that we had just fought a war with Britain prompted it — ‘Do we have dangerous foreigners in the country?’” said Margo J. Anderson, a historian at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and author of “The American Census: A Social History.” “And after 1830, it was clear that they weren’t, and that nobody cared. So the question goes off the form.” When a citizenship question returned 40 years later, in the 1870 census, it was part of a baldly political scheme to address one consequence of the Civil War: Newly freed slaves had so expanded the population of the former Confederate states that the South was expected to gain 15 House seats in the reapportionment of 1871. The prospect that the defeated Southern states might actually be able to control both the House of Representatives

OLIVIER DOULIERY/ABACA PRESS/TNS

President Donald Trump looks on during a news conference about U.S. citizenship status for the upcoming 2020 census in the Rose Garden at the White House on Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

and the Electoral College so alarmed Republicans that they included a clause in the new 14th Amendment to prevent it. Because Southern states were denying voting rights to freed slaves, the clause reduced the population base used to allot House seats, based on how many adult male citizens in a state had been denied the right to vote. Implementing that clause required adding a question about the citizenship status of adult males to the 1870 census, as well as a question about whether those citizens had been denied voting rights. But by the time the census took place, the 15th Amendment, which guaranteed voting rights to AfricanAmericans, made the provision moot — and as the census soon showed, a population surge in the American West offset the South’s gains anyway. The next time citizenship was on the form, in a question about naturalization in the 1890 census, it came with the rise of a virulent campaign against immigrants. Curiously, one of the campaign’s principal leaders was the superintendent of the 1870 and 1880 censuses, Gen. Francis Amasa Walker. Walker, who was also president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, became increasingly obsessed with what he saw as the pollution of the American genetic strain by inferior immigrants. Seeking to pin down the nation’s lineage, he adjusted the 1880 census to inquire about not only the respondents’ birthplaces, but their parents’ as well. Later, he backed an 1882 law that banned Chinese immigrant labor, and he called immigrants from Italy, Hungary, Austria and Russa “beaten men from beaten races, representing the worst failures in our struggle for existence,” according to the book “Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern America,” by Mae M. Ngai. When the 1890 census showed that immigrants had

accounted for 40% of the nation’s population growth in the previous decade, Walker assailed the head count as inaccurate, kicking off a Democraticled assault on the census that killed legislation to set up a permanent census office. The anti-immigrant furor had yet to subside by 1920, when census-takers asked about respondents’ birthplaces, immigration history and naturalization status, and also their parents’ birthplaces and mother tongues. When the 1920 census results documented a huge population shift to the cities, Republicans faced the loss of their dominance after the new population figures were used to reapportion the House of Representatives. In response, Congress ignored its constitutional duty to reapportion the House for nearly a decade, and even considered amending the Constitution to exclude noncitizens from the population base used to apportion House seats. Only in 1929 was legislation passed that allowed reapportionment, and that legislation included concessions to preserve some of the rural areas’ hold on political power. The anti-immigrant crusade would climax with a law in 1924 that slashed immigration quotas and favored immigrants from the northern European countries that had settled the nation. But fears about sabotage by foreigners in the country surfaced after World War II began in 1941. With the Census Bureau’s cooperation, the government tapped into confidential data on respondents of Japanese ancestry to locate and imprison in so-called internment camps

HUDSON RIVER TIDES High tide: 12:34 a.m. 4.5 feet Low tide: 7:20 a.m. 0.2 feet High tide: 1 p.m. 3.7 feet Low tide: 7:27 p.m. 0.2 feet

more than 110,000 JapaneseAmericans who were regarded as security risks. Two-thirds of them were U.S. citizens. While providing that data was legal at the time, the disclosures are seen now as one of the census’s darkest moments, and the memory of them helped lead to federal laws that tightened security over census data and made the release of personal information a criminal violation. Questions about citizenship were finally dropped from the main census questionnaire after the 1950 head count. The reason was straightforward: The bureau shortened its questionnaire to essential information to improve the response rate and accuracy. When the question was reintroduced in 1970, it was not on the standard form used for most of the population. Instead, it was included on a “long form” sent only to a small fraction of households, asking a great many additional questions about occupation, educational attainment, housing and the like. In 1980, as a mainly mail-in census replaced reliance on door-to-door census-takers, new problems arose. Asked whether they were naturalized citizens, 22% of native-born Americans mistakenly thought the term “naturalized” applied to them and answered yes. “The Census Bureau said, ‘Oh my God, we need to fix this,’” Anderson said, “so they did a whole bunch of testing in the mid-’80s” to create a less confusing question. The wording they settled on — “Is this person a citizen of the United States?” — went on the long form, and later onto the American Community Survey, a rolling survey that replaced the once-a-decade long form after the 2000 census. The citizenship question is still in use on that survey today — and its wording was at the center of the legal battle that has been raging over the census. COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA The Register-Star/The Daily Mail are publishedTuesday through Saturday mornings by Columbia-Greene Media (USPS 253620), One Hudson City Centre, Suite 202, Hudson, NY 12534, a subsidiary of Johnson Newspaper Corp. Periodicals postage paid at Hudson, N.Y., and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Register-Star, One Hudson City Centre, Suite 202, Hudson, NY 12534. TO SUBSCRIBE To order a subscription, call our circulation department at (800) 724-1012 or logon to www.hudsonvalley360.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Digital Pass is included with print subscription Daily (Newsstand) $1.50 Saturday (Newsstand) $2.50 Carrier Delivery (3 Months) $71.50 Carrier Delivery (6 Months) $143.00 Carrier Delivery (1 Year) $286.00 EZ Pay Rates: 3 months $65.00 6 months $130.00 1 year $260.00 DIGITAL PASS ONLY RATES: Includes full access to HudsonValley360.com and the e-edition. 3 Months $30.00 6 Months $60.00 1 Year $120.00 Home Delivery & Billing Inquireries Call (800) 724-1012 and reach us, live reps are available Mon.-Fri. 6 a,m - 5 p.m., Sat. 6 a.m. - noon Sun. 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Check us out on the go....www.hudsonvalley360.com

CMYK

Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 - A3

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA • THE DAILY MAIL

CALENDAR Monday, July 15 n Athens Town Board 6:45 p.m. at the Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Greene County Legislature public works, economic development and tourism, Gov. Ops., finance and Rep. and Dem. caucus 6 p.m. at the Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Tuesday, July 16 n Athens Village Planning Board 6:30

p.m. at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens

Wednesday, July 17 n Catskill Town Board committee

meeting with public hearing 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill n Greene County Legislature CDBG program applications 6:20 p.m.; public hearing progress of GC CDBG program 6:25 p.m.; regular legislature meeting No. 7 6:30 p.m. at the Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Thursday, July 18 n Coxsackie Village Planning Board 7

p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie

Monday, July 22 n Catskill Village Planning Board

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

Tuesday, July 23 n Catskill Town Planning Board 7 p.m.

Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill

Wednesday, July 24 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m. at

Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, Academy Street, Catskill n Greene County Legislature workshop 6 p.m. at the Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Thursday, Aug. 1 n Cairo Town Planning Board 7 p.m. at

the Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo

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

Monday, Aug. 12 n Catskill Village Planning Board

7 p.m. at the Catskill Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Greenville CSD BOE business meeting public hearing district-wide school safety plan 6:30 p.m. MS/HS Library, 4976 Route 81, Greenville

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

Greene County Vietnam Veterans celebrate 20th reunion GREENVILLE — The Northeast USA Vietnam Veterans Reunion Association of Greene County that originated in Freehold 20 years ago and is now headquartered in Greenville will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary beginning at noon on July 27. At the invitation of the Greenville American Legion Post 291, 54 Maple Ave., Greenville, for the second year this will be the base camp again for this year’s reunion. The atmosphere and welcome put out by the officers and members of Post 291 for the Veterans in attendance for this reunion is just incredible. After last year’s reunion at Post 291, an incredible experience brought back so many memories of the American Legion Posts of the past with veterans their families, food, flags and just plain old fashioned comradery. This year’s guest speaker is one of our own and has been a long time member of the Northeast USA Vietnam Veterans Reunion Association, Retired New York State Supreme Court Justice, the Honorable Bernard J. Malone Jr. Judge Malone returned from his tour of duty in Vietnam 50 years ago July 1969. He returned from Vietnam as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army with a Bronze Star for meritorious achievement and the Army Commendation Medal. Returning with Judge Malone was Bob Whitbeck who both served with the U.S. Army 1st Brigade of the Fifth Division (the Red Diamond Division). They never realized they had actually served together until about 4 or 5 years ago at one of the reunion meetings. Bob Whitbeck is a lifelong resident and grew up in Freehold, aside from absence during his 20 year Army Career before serving as the Director of the Greene County Veterans Service Agency.

THE CLEMATIS CLUB PRESENTS JULY GARDEN OF THE MONTH

Since his retirement Judge Malone has assisted the Vietnam Veterans with legal advice and assistance. He also volunteers each month for the Legal Project at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany providing free legal services to Veterans. He has strong ties to the Greenville area with his wife the former Paula Strange of Greenville. There is also a special addition to this year’s reunion as the Vietnam Veterans are working in conjunction with Stephen Willette, a 16 year retired United States Air Force Veteran. The owner and photographer of Patriot Images, LLC he has tasked himself with photographing as many if not all of the 838,000+ veterans still living in New York State. He does this all at his own expense where those veterans he photographs can download their photo free of charge from his website http://www.patriotimages.org All veterans regardless of conflict or peace time service are urged not to just join us for our 20th Reunion but also have your photograph taken that day for Willette’s incredible project where he is giving back to every veteran in New York. Join us as this is, sadly, the last reunion of the Northeast USA Vietnam Veterans Reunion Association. This reunion was at one time listed as one of the largest gathering of Vietnam Veterans on the East Coast boasting Vietnam Veterans attending from over 26 States. Although this may be our last reunion we will not be abandoning the veteran community as the motto of the Vietnam Veteran is “Never again Shall One Generation of Veterans Abandon Another.” Helping Veterans Communities and those serving in harm’s way.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

This beautifully landscaped property in Hannacroix, owned by Linda Fluckiger and Rick Sullivan has been selected by the Clematis Garden Club of Greenville as the July Garden of the Month. Linda has been gardening since she was a child and her gardens are inspired by their travels. Their gardens are filled with a variety of perennials, shrubs and flowering trees with meandering paths, salvaged iron gates and stone work surrounding a large pond. The Clematis Garden Club serves Albany, Greene and Schoharie counties. Meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at St. John’s Community Hall in Greenville. Anyone interested is welcome to attend as a guest.

FITNESS CLASS BENEFITS FROM DONATION

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The Fortnightly Club of Catskill was happy to send a donation to the Robert Antonelli Senior Center to support their fitness classes.

Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens

Monday, Aug. 19

GREENE COUNTY POLICE BLOTTER

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

Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens

Tuesday, Aug. 20 n Athens Village Planning Board 6:30

p.m. at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens

Monday, Aug. 26 n Catskill Village Planning Board

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

Wednesday, Aug. 28 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens

Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ CatskillDailyMail

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 Joseph Madera, 36, of Catskill, was arrested at 11:07 p.m. July 8 in Milan and charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor, and fourth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a class A misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Khalil Maule, 21, of Coxsackie, was arrested at 9 a.m. July 9 in Cairo and charged with possession of dangerous contraband in prison, a class D felony. He was held. n Jamie L. Cater, 39, of Cobleskill, was arrested at 1 p.m. July 9 in Cairo and charged with second-degree

criminal mischief, a class D felony. He was held in lieu of cash bail. n John H. Cater, 43, of Cobleskill, was arrested at 1 p.m. July 9 in Cairo and charged with second-degree criminal mischief and third-degree grand larceny, both class D felonies; second-degree criminal impersonation and third-degree identity theft, both class A misdemeanors; and second-degree identity theft, a class E felony. He was held in lieu of cash bail. n Lamar A. Lawrence, 24, of Coxsackie, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. July 9 in Ghent and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08% and driving while intoxicated, both unclassified misdemeanors, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. He was issued an appearance ticket.

n Edward J. Adkings, 25, of Catskill, was arrested at 8:15 p.m. July 10 in Kingston and charged with seconddegree obstruction of governmental administration and seventh-degree crimnial possession of a controlled substance, both class A misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket.

n Scott O. Myers, 66, of Catskill, was arrested at 4:42 p.m. July 10 in Catskill and charged with second-degree criminal contempt, a class A misdemeanor, and seconddegree harassment, a violation. His arrestee status is unknown.

n Kyle P. Reid, 26, of Stafford Springs, Connecticut, was arrested at 11:55 a.m. July 10 in Coxsackie and charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, an unclassified misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Visit us at the Greene County Youth Fair! July 25 - July 28

RUN WITH AN X739 SIGNATURE SERIES TRACTOR

60 0%APR FOR MONTHS

 25.5 hp* (19 kW),745 cc engine  Full-time 4WD  Four-wheel steering  4-year/700-hour bumperto-bumper warranty**

RUN WITH A 1025R

COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR FOR 60 %

0 APR MONTHS

PLUS $500 OFF

We do everything you would expect

... and more.

Business Insurance With a personal touch.

Bob Gaus Licensed Manager

• • • • • • •

WITH THE PURCHASE OF 2 OR MORE IMPLEMENTS

 23.9-hp* (17.8 kW) Tier 4

diesel engine

 Quik-Park™ Loader and AutoConnect™ Drive-Over Deck Compatible

Submitting obituaries Filing insurance claims Ordering death certiﬁcates Providing Notary services Preparing veteran beneﬁts paperwork Assistance with monument engraving ...and much more!

Call us today and ask how to prearrange and prepay for your funeral so it is guaranteed.

Millspaugh Camerato (518) 828-4500 www.ﬁngarinsurance.com Hudson � Germantown � Catskill

Funeral Home www.MillspaughCamerato.com • (518) 943-3240 Our family to yours, oﬀering compassionate, professional, and aﬀordable services in Greene and Columbia Counties since 1926

Offer valid from July 6, 2019 to July 31, 2019. 1 0% purchase financing for 60 months on new John Deere X700 Signature Series Tractors; Compact Utility Tractors. Down payment may be required. Representative Amount Financed (“RAF”): $10,000; $30,000, at 0% APR, monthly payment is $166.67; $500 for 60 months, total obligation is $10,000; $30,000, cost of borrowing based on RAF is $24. Monthly payments/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series as of January 1, 2019 is: $16,258; $47,692 (includes $50 documentation fee). Taxes, set-up, delivery, and freight charges will apply. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Dealers free to set individual prices. Additional dealer fees may apply. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details. May not be combined with other offers. Discounts or other incentives may be available for cash purchases. By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate. 2 Get $590 off the agreed upon purchase price of a new John Deere 1025R Compact Utility Tractors when two or more qualifying John Deere or Frontier implements are purchased at the same time. Attachments and implements sold separately. Some conditions apply. See your participating dealer for details. Offer subject to availability and may be discontinued or modified. Taxes, setup, delivery, freight and preparation charges not included. * The engine horsepower and torque information for non-Deere engines are provided by the engine manufacturer to be used for comparison purposes only. Actual operating horsepower and torque will be less. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s web site for additional information. **Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere. ca/TUWarranty for details. John Deere, the leaping deer symbol, and green and yellow trade dress are trademarks of Deere & Company.

A0B03KKCU2A76676-00063366

CMYK

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA • THE DAILY MAIL

A4 - Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019

To defeat Trump, Democrats should nominate Bennet

THE DAILY MAIL Established 1792 Published Tuesday through Saturday by Columbia-Greene Media

JOHN B. JOHNSON

JOHN B. JOHNSON JR.

HAROLD B. JOHNSON II

CEO AND CO-PUBLISHER

CHAIRMAN

VICE CHAIRMAN AND CO-PUBLISHER

HAROLD B. JOHNSON EDITOR AND PUBLISHER 1919-1949

JOHN B. JOHNSON EDITOR AND PUBLISHER 1949-2001

JOHN B. JOHNSON JR. CO-PUBLISHER 2001-2013

JOHN B. JOHNSON LOCAL PUBLISHER

One Hudson City Centre, Suite 202, Hudson, N.Y. 12534 MARY DEMPSEY EXECUTIVE EDITOR Phone (518) 828-1616 Fax (518) 671-6043

OUR VIEW

Lumberyard’s woes are dispiriting Amid all the hoopla and celebration last Labor Day weekend when Lumberyard Contemporary Performing Arts (now Lumberyard Center for Film and Performing Arts) launched its inaugural fall/winter season in its new permanent Catskill home on the waterfront, anything seemed possible. It was an auspicious start for Lumberyard, whose officials chose Catskill for its new home when they decided to leave Baltimore and their identity as the American Dance Institute behind. Lumberyard officials were thrilled to start over in a new home and Catskill officials said they were privileged to have Lumberyard in the village. But a glimmer of trouble is brewing. Lumberyard officials said Thursday they could be forced to dramatically reduce operations in Catskill if they are unable to raise $1 million by the end of the year. Lumberyard has launched a fundraising campaign named Sprint to a Million to generate funds needed to continue the organization’s signature program, artistic and Executive Director Adrienne Willis said.

“One of the reasons we moved to Catskill was for this core program that we have — we are filling this very important need in New York City, for a lot of artists who perform at the big theaters in Manhattan,” Willis said. “All of the new theaters that have been built in New York have been designed to showcase design and technology — lighting, sound, staging — but there is no way for the artists to go from these little rehearsal studios, which is all they have available in New York, to these big theaters without some stop in between where they can play around and really integrate the technology. That is why we built Lumberyard originally.” The program was launched with seed money, but now it needs donors to reach the $1 million goal. “We have not been successful in raising funding from the New York City philanthropic community for this program,” Willis said. “Even though we are in Catskill, it was really a specific program built to serve New York City, and we haven’t been able to raise that money yet.” Despite the hardship, Wil-

lis is looking on the bright side. Lumberyard, she said Thursday, is not moving out of Catskill and it is not closing. “Our commitment to Catskill remains and that is the most important thing to us right now,” Willis said. “We will continue our three community youth programs and we will still be a center for film and television, community events and smaller productions, but it won’t be of this caliber until we can get more people to buy in.” Willis’ reassuring words drip with optimism, but forgive us if we feel uneasy about Lumberyard’s news. Just 10 months after opening on the highest of high notes, financial trouble rears its ugly head. It’s too early for Lumberyard to be raising funds to save programs, especially to the tune of $1 million. We hope this isn’t yet another case of Catskill losing another promising business to a fickle economy, of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. A million dollars is a lot of money to Catskill, which has a million reasons to hold on to Lumberyard.

ANOTHER VIEW

The speech Nixon would have given ‘in event of moon disaster’ James Mann The Washington Post

America’s landing on the moon now stands as such a stunning success that, 50 years later, we have trouble imagining that it could have gone terribly, tragically wrong. But in the days before the landing, on July 20, 1969, there were acute fears of a mishap. Officials in the White House and at NASA laid out lugubrious contingency plans in case astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon but then were unable to get off the surface and back to the space capsule. Had that happened, they would have been doomed to die there, either by slow asphyxiation or perhaps by suicide. The White House chief of staff instructed William Safire, then a White House speechwriter (and later a

New York Times columnist), to draft a remarkable speech for President Richard Nixon to deliver to the nation if the astronauts were stranded. Along with the speech, Safire included instructions for other actions that should be taken. In particular, he wrote, Nixon should telephone the wives of the astronauts, whom he chillingly referred to as the “widows-to-be.” At a certain point, NASA would “end communications” with the astronauts, Safire wrote, and a clergyman should then conduct the equivalent of a burial at sea, ending with the Lord’s Prayer. Safire’s undelivered speech lay hidden for nearly three decades before I found it. In the late 1990s, researching a book on America’s opening to China, I was rummaging through the archives of the Nixon administration

The Daily Mail welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must contain a full name, full address and a daytime telephone number. Names will be published, but phone numbers will not be divulged. Letters of less than 400 words are more likely to be published quickly. The newspaper reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity and content. Letters should be exclusive to this publication, not duplicates of those sent to other persons, agencies

(then in the Washington suburb of College Park, Maryland) when my eyes suddenly fell on something I wasn’t looking for. It was a memo from Safire to White House Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman titled, “In event of moon disaster.” The short text still brings tears to the eyes. It begins, “Fate has ordained that the men who went to the moon to explore in peace will stay on the moon to rest in peace.” It ends with the words, “For every human being who looks up at the moon in the nights to come will know that there is some corner of another world that is forever mankind.” What Safire wrote would have qualified as the most eloquent speech Nixon ever gave - and one of the most poignant by any American president. Thankfully, it never had to be delivered.

or publications. Writers are ordinarily limited to one letter every 30 days.

SEND LETTERS: n Mail: Letters to the editor

The Daily Mail 1 Hudson City Center Hudson, NY 12534 n E-mail: editorial@thedailymail.net

WASHINGTON — With a disgust commensurate with the fact, Michael Bennet, the Colorado Democrat, says that during 40% of his 10 Senate years the government has been run on “continuing resolutions.” Congress passes these in order to spare itself the torture of performing its primary function, which is to set national priorities. Bennet is too serious a person to be content in today’s Senate, and if Democrats are as serious as they say they are about defeating Donald Trump, Bennet should be their nominee. The painfully revealing first phase of the Democratic presidential sweepstakes culminated with two remarkably efficient debates. This phase clarified the top four candidates’ propensity for self-inflicted wounds. When replayed in Trump’s negative ads, what they have already said might be sufficient to reelect him. Bennet checks a requisite number of progressive boxes: He is impeccably (as progressives see such things) alarmed about the requisite things — the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, climate change, Mitch McConnell, etc. And he has endorsed — perfunctorily, one hopes — other candidates’ gesture-legislation to “study” reparations for slavery (Sen. Cory Booker) and for same-sex couples who lived in states where same-sex marriages were legal but who could not file joint tax returns before the Supreme Court’s 2013 decision overturning the Defense of Marriage Act (Sen. Elizabeth Warren). Bennet has, however, refrained from frightening and mystifying voters with plans (Sens. Harris, Warren, Sanders) to eliminate their private health insurance. Or with nostalgia for forced busing that shuffled children among schools on the basis of race (Harris). Or with enthusiasm for the institutional vandalism of packing the Supreme Court. Or with

WASHINGTON POST

GEORGE F.

WILL disdain (expressed by advocating decriminalization of illegal entry) for the principle that control of borders is an essential attribute of national sovereignty. And because Bennet, 54, was 8 when Joe Biden came to the Senate, Bennet has not had to conduct a Bidenesque Grovel Tour to apologize for deviations, decades ago, from today’s progressive catechism. If, as Bennet believes, the Democratic nomination competition has become “more fluid,” it is because Harris, Sanders, Warren and Biden have imprudently spoken their minds. And they probably are not done shooting themselves in their already perforated feet. Unlike them, Bennet has won two Senate races in a swing state that is evenly divided between Democrats, Republicans and independents. He can distinguish between what he calls “the Twitter version of the Democratic Party” and the “actual” version. Bennet’s father, a descendant of a Mayflower passenger, earned a Harvard Ph.D. (medieval Russian history), and was an aide to a U.S. ambassador to India, and later worked for Democrats Hubert Humphrey, Ed Muskie and Tom Eagleton. Bennet’s mother, who survived the Holocaust by hiding in a Warsaw suburb, reached New York — via Stockholm and Mexico City — where her parents opened an art gallery. The city was the center of the postwar art world, and they did well. Bennet says that in second grade he won both ends of the competition to see who had the

oldest and newest American family branches. He edited the Yale Law Journal, became an associate at the Washington firm Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering, then prospered working for a Denver investment firm before entering public service, which included four years as superintendent of Denver’s public schools, in which 67% of the pupils were poor enough to be eligible for free or subsidized lunches. Bennet believes that Trump is more a symptom than a cause of political dysfunction, and he regrets that “the capitalists have lost control of the Republican Party,” which now is controlled by Trump cultists. China’s perfection — and exporting — of the “surveillance state” makes American democracy more important, and therefore its current degradation especially alarming. American politics has become a dialectic of “preemptive retributions” of “do it to them before they do it to us.” Trump’s politics of “I alone can fix it” has, Bennet says, “stripped the American people of their agency.” In his new book (“The Land of Flickering Lights: Restoring America in an Age of Broken Politics”), he quotes Thucydides on the civil war in the city of Corcyra: “With public life confused to the critical point, human nature, always ready to act unjustly even in violation of laws, overthrew the laws themselves and gladly showed itself powerless over passion but stronger than justice and hostile to any kind of superiority.” Such hostility is the essence of populism. Fortunately, the Democratic field includes one person familiar with Thucydides’ warning and who is unafraid to assert its contemporary pertinence. George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com. (c) 2019, Washington Post Writers Group

ANOTHER VIEW

No ‘friend’ of America The Washington Post

Though there has been no accountability for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, and for women who were tortured for seeking greater rights are still in prison, President Donald Trump has returned to calling Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a “friend” who is doing “a spectacular job.” Fortunately, there remains a bipartisan majority in Congress that rejects this indefensible judgment and the president’s strings-free steps to supply the kingdom with more weapons and nuclear technology. The question is whether a coalition can come together to pass legislation that will reshape U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia and its brutal and reckless ruler over Trump’s objections. The effort is, by definition, a longshot. Trump has already vetoed one bill aimed at ending U.S. support for Saudi Arabia’s disastrous intervention in Yemen, and he will surely also veto a series of resolutions that disapproved of $8 billion in weapons sales he authorized through an emergency procedure to bypass Congress. He retains the support of the Republican Senate leadership in opposing any measure that would hold Mohammed bin Salman accountable, even

though the CIA and a U.N. report have said he is likely responsible for the Khashoggi murder, or would restrict arms sales, even though U.S. bombs have been used to attack schools, mosques and hospitals in Yemen. One possible way forward is through amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act now moving through Congress, which Mr. Trump would find hard to veto. This week, the House approved a provision sponsored by Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., that would require the director of national intelligence to submit a report to Congress naming any Saudi official implicated in “the directing, ordering, or tampering of evidence” in the killing of Khashoggi, a Saudi dissident and Post contributing columnist. Those identified would be denied U.S. visas. The measure would almost certainly sweep in more than the 17 Saudis already subject to U.S. sanctions for the Khashoggi murder, and probably Mohammed bin Salman. Mr. Trump would retain the power to waive punishments; but the DNI report could, at least, publicly place responsibility for the murder where it belongs. Unfortunately, the bill is likely to be opposed by Senate Republican leaders when

the defense act goes to conference. Democrats will need help from GOP senators such asLindsey Graham of South Carolina and Todd Young of Indiana, who have taken a strong stand against Saudi war crimes and human rights abuses. Alternatively, Democrats could choose to work with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch, R-Idaho, who this week introduced a bill that seeks to hold the Saudi leadership accountable while avoiding a Trump veto. It would leave arms sales and Mohammed bin Salman untouched, but it would ban visas for all other members of the Saudi royal family serving in executive positions until the regime made “demonstrable progress in addressing arbitrary detentions, forced disappearances, and torture of prisoners.” It would also require a comprehensive review of U.S. policy toward the kingdom. The Risch measure would not restrain Saudi aggression in Yemen or deliver justice in the Khashoggi murder. But it and the Malinowski bill offer the best chances to rein in Trump’s heedless embrace of a dangerous dictator and his contempt for congressional authority. Legislators must not allow his malign policy to go unchecked.

MEDIA

Columbia-Greene

Columbia-Greene Media

SPONSORED BY:

By Tim Martin Columbia-Greene Media

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

ECOs with a haul of illegal striped bass taken from the Hudson River.

The thin green line By Larry DiDonato For Columbia-Greene Media

When it comes to combating poaching, pollution, and promoting public safety, New York State is lucky to have the most professional, highly trained Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) in the nation. The nearly 300 sworn members of the NYS Environmental Conservation Police are fervently patrolling every corner of the state 24/7, 365 days per year. From Montauk to Buffalo, to the Great Lakes across to the Adirondacks down through the Capitol Region, to the heart of NYC, a “Thin Green Line” has been forming for the past 140 years by the dedicated men and women who have earned the right to be called, “NYS Environmental Conservation Police Officers.”

The sheer volume of the task at hand is evidenced by a glimpse at the numbers. The DEC reports, “In 2018, the 288 ECOs across the state responded to 21,688 calls and worked on cases that resulted in 20,665 tickets or arrests for crimes ranging from deer poaching to solid waste dumping, illegal mining, the black-market pet trade, and excessive emissions violations.” The scope of their enforcement in the protection of our state is so vast, it extends much further than even that comprehensive summary. ECOs protect us from hazardous waste dumping, protect our wetlands, timber resources, combat invasive species, illegal commercial fisheries, and conduct See OUTDOORS B4

CLAVERACK — Brayden Jause and Aidan Buchinsky combined on a five-hitter as Taconic Hills posted an 8-3 victory over Hudson Valley Little League in Thursday’s Section 2 South AAA baseball game at Claverack Town Park. Jause started and pitched four innings, striking out nine, walking four and allowing two runs and three hits. Buchinsky threw the final two frames and finished with two strikeouts and two walks while allowing one run and two hits Hudson Valley Little League of Ravena gained the early advantage with two runs in the first inning. With one out, Haydn Sorenson walked and came around to score on Myles Irvis’ double. Irvis was driven home by a Liam Borcsok single. Taconic Hills cut the deficit in half in the second as Rylee Ryan walked and advanced around bases on wild pitches. The score remained 2-1 until the bottom of the third when TH plated three runs to take the lead for good. Tristan Super reached on an infield error and ended up scoring on a Jause infield single. Hunter Nielsen belted a double to put runners on second and third, with Jause coming in to score on a wild pitch. Later in the inning, Tay Morrison walked with the bases loaded to force in the third run of the inning. Taconic Hills tacked on four more runs in the fifth. Super had an RBI triple in the inning. Buchinsky singled in a run, Xavier Castle drove in a run with an infield ground out and Ryan came home on a wild pitch. Hudson Valley scored a run

LOGAN WEISS/COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

Taconic Hills 8-10 year-old All-Star Henry Semp connects with a pitch during Thursday’s Section 2 South AAA game against Hudson Valley Little League at Claverack Town Park.

in the sixth when Colton Calvery walked, Connor Howe doubled and Ryan Harris grounded out, but Buchinsky retired the side without any further damage and TH

earned its second victory in the tournament. Super’s RBI triple highlighted Taconic Hills’ sevenhit attack. Buchinsky had two singles and an RBI, Morrison

a double and an RBI, Nielsen a double and single, Jause a single and an RBI and Castle an RBI. See TACONIC B4

THE METS AT MIDSEASON:

Can they dig their way out? Danielle Allentuck The New York Times News Service DOUGLAS DEFELICE/USA TODAY

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman being interviewed prior to a spring training game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at JetBlue Park.

For the second half, the Yankees have a short wish list: pitching James Wagner The New York Times News Service

Even when the New York Yankees were in London to play the Boston Red Sox at the end of the June, general manager Brian Cashman could not focus entirely on the moment. He was having trouble sleeping one night with the five-hour time difference, so at 1:30 a.m.

London time, he fired off text messages to rival general managers back in the United States who were surprised to hear from him while he was in Europe. “I don’t want to miss any time even though we’re in a whole other continent,” Cashman said. See YANKEES B4

2015 FORD ESCAPE SE

WENDELL CRUZ/USA TODAY

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway (36) prior to the start of a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets at Citi Field.

2015 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING

14,700

STK# U10217T

15,995

See METS B4

2017 FORD ESCAPE SE FWD 1.5L ECOBOOST! Auto, Charcoal Black Cloth seats w/ Oxford White exterior 17 Alloy Wheels

Only 4K Miles! 5 Passenger SE Comfort Package! White Platnium Tri Coat Exterior!

Loaded! DVD! 67K miles, 3rd Row Tan Leather Seats! SATT Radio, Back Up Camera

ECOBOOST AWD! 64K CLEAN Miles! Back Up Camera! Panoramic Moonroof! Alloy Wheel package! STK# U10216T

2017 FORD C-MAX HYBRID SE

Mickey Callaway spent his All-Star break relaxing with his two daughters in the Florida Keys. The New York Mets and their fans are hoping that their second-year manager — in between fishing, swimming with dolphins and lying on the beach — was able to put together a plan to jump-start the team for the second half of the season. The Mets pick back up Friday night, heading to a three-game series at the lowly Miami Marlins, with a 40-50 record, a 13 1/2-game gap behind the divisionleading Atlanta Braves in the National League East, and a lengthy list of problems ailing them. The Mets’ management has sworn — sincerely or not — that they are still in a position to win, with Callaway pointing to the Washington Nationals’ surge to second place in the division as evidence that any team can turn it around. “I feel like we can make a run at this thing,” Callaway said. “We can sneak into

STK# U9526PC

17,900

STK# U9978PT

17,050

CMYK

Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 - B2

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

Baseball AMERICAN LEAGUE East W L Pct GB 57 31 .648 — 52 39 .571 6.5 49 41 .544 9.0 34 57 .374 24.5 27 62 .303 30.5 Central W L Pct GB Minnesota 56 33 .629 — Cleveland 50 38 .568 5.5 Chi. White Sox 42 44 .488 12.5 Detroit 28 57 .329 26.0 Kansas City 30 61 .330 27.0 West W L Pct GB Houston 57 34 .626 — Oakland 50 41 .549 7.0 Texas 49 42 .538 8.0 LA Angels 45 46 .495 12.0 Seattle 39 55 .415 19.5 Thursday’s game Texas 5, Houston 0 Friday’s games Toronto (Sanchez 3-12) at NY Yankees (German 10-2), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Chirinos 7-4) at Baltimore (Bundy 4-10), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Gibson 8-4) at Cleveland (Clevinger 2-2), 7:10 p.m. Houston (Cole 9-5) at Texas (Chavez 3-4), 8:05 p.m. Detroit (TBD) at Kansas City (Duffy 3-5), 8:15 p.m. Seattle (Leake 7-7) at LA Angels (TBD), 10:07 p.m. Chi. White Sox (Nova 4-7) at Oakland (Fiers 8-3), 10:07 p.m. NY Yankees Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore

NATIONAL LEAGUE East W L Pct GB 54 37 .593 — 47 42 .528 6.0 47 43 .522 6.5 40 50 .444 13.5 33 55 .375 19.5 Central W L Pct GB Chi. Cubs 47 43 .522 — Milwaukee 47 44 .516 .5 St. Louis 44 44 .500 2.0 Pittsburgh 44 45 .494 2.5 Cincinnati 41 46 .471 4.5 West W L Pct GB LA Dodgers 60 32 .652 — Arizona 46 45 .505 13.5 San Diego 45 45 .500 14.0 Colorado 44 45 .494 14.5 San Francisco 41 48 .461 17.5 Thursday’s games No games scheduled Friday’s games Pittsburgh (Archer 3-6) at Chi. Cubs (Darvish 2-4), 2:20 p.m. Washington (Strasburg 10-4) at Philadelphia (Pivetta 4-3), 6:05 p.m. NY Mets (Vargas 3-4) at Miami (Smith 4-4), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Anderson 3-2) at Milwaukee (Anderson 4-2), 8:10 p.m. Arizona (TBD) at St. Louis (Wainwright 5-7), 8:15 p.m. Cincinnati (Gray 5-5) at Colorado (Gray 9-6), 8:40 p.m. Atlanta (Keuchel 2-2) at San Diego (Lamet 0-1), 10:10 p.m. Interleague Thursday’s games No games scheduled Friday’s game LA Dodgers (Maeda 7-5) at Boston (Rodriguez 9-4), 7:10 p.m. Atlanta Washington Philadelphia NY Mets Miami

LEAGUE LEADERS American League Through Sunday BATTING G AB R LeMahieu, NYY 81 336 65 Brantley, HOU 84 333 48 Devers, BOS 87 346 69 Ti.Anderson, CHW 70 271 39 J.Polanco, MIN 85 356 57 Alberto, BAL 73 272 22 Moncada, CHW 79 305 49 Merrifield, K-C 91 382 62 Mi.Cabrera, DET 80 283 22 JD.Martinez, BOS 79 316 52 HOME RUNS Trout, LAA Encarnacion, NYY G.Sanchez, NYY Bregman, HOU Soler, K-C Abreu, CHW M.Chapman, OAK Kepler, MIN Vogelbach, SEA 3 tied Abreu, CHW Bogaerts, BOS LeMahieu, NYY Do.Santana, SEA Devers, BOS E.Rosario, MIN Soler, K-C G.Sanchez, NYY 2 tied National League Through Sunday BATTING G AB R McNeil, NYM 76 289 41 Bellinger, LAD 88 318 70 Blackmon, COL 73 315 67 Yelich, MIL 82 304 66 Arenado, COL 88 340 61 K.Marte, ARI 87 354 58 F.Freeman, ATL 90 356 69 Dahl, COL 80 302 55 Rendon, WAS 75 280 65 Verdugo, LAD 86 274 34 HOME RUNS Yelich, MIL Alonso, NYM Bellinger, LAD Bell, PIT Renfroe, S-D Moustakas, MIL F.Reyes, S-D F.Freeman, ATL J.Baez, CHC Muncy, LAD RUNS BATTED IN Bell, PIT Bellinger, LAD Alonso, NYM F.Freeman, ATL Arenado, COL E.Escobar, ARI Yelich, MIL 5 tied

H BA 113 .336 108 .324 112 .324 86 .317 111 .312 84 .309 94 .308 117 .306 86 .304 96 .304 28 25 24 23 23 21 21 21 21 20 67 66 65 63 63 62 60 59 57 56

Westbrook traded to Rockets as wild NBA offseason continues Marc Stein and Benjamin Hoffman The New York Times News Service

The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded away the last pillar of their 2012 NBA Finals team by agreeing to a deal Thursday night that will reunite Russell Westbrook and James Harden as Houston Rockets teammates. In the latest blockbuster transaction of a wild NBA offseason, Houston swapped four high-quality draft assets and former All-Star guard Chris Paul for Westbrook, who played with Harden for three seasons in Oklahoma City. “We’re excited to have Russell Westbrook,” Tilman Fertitta, the Rockets owner, told Fox 26 in Houston. “I would watch him play for Oklahoma City, and he’s so athletic. At the same time this franchise just had the two years with the most wins it’s ever had in consecutive years, and we wouldn’t have accomplished that without Chris Paul.” Houston and Miami appeared to be the most likely trade destinations for Westbrook after Oklahoma City traded All-Star swingman Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers last Friday. But Westbrook preferred the Rockets and Harden pushed to make it happen, according to one person who was briefed on the situation but was not authorized to discuss it publicly. The ability of Harden and Paul to form an effective pairing was widely questioned when the Rockets acquired Paul before the 2017-18 season, and skepticism about the Harden-Westbrook reunion is likely to be even louder, given how much both players like to operate with the ball in their hands. Harden, however, has apparently convinced Rockets management that he and his former Thunder teammate can share the ball and the shot load sufficiently to make a resurrected partnership work. “I think it’ll be very interesting and fun,” Fertitta told Fox 26. “James and Russell wanted to play together.” Harden did not get the ball nearly as much in Oklahoma City as he has during his seven seasons in Houston. He was essentially the Thunder’s third option — behind Westbrook and Kevin Durant — on the best team in franchise history. All three players went on to win the NBA’s regularseason Most Valuable Player Award — Durant and Westbrook in Oklahoma City, Harden in Houston — but the Thunder remain in search of their first championship. The full trade, as confirmed by two people with knowledge of the deal,

H BA 101 .349 107 .336 104 .330 100 .329 106 .312 110 .311 110 .309 93 .308 85 .304 83 .303 31 30 30 27 27 25 25 23 22 22 84 71 68 68 67 67 67 62

www.Hudson Valley 360.com

MARK D. SMITH/USA TODAY

Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket in front of Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

will send Houston’s first-round picks in 2024 and 2026 to the Thunder, who will also have the rights to swap firstround picks with the Rockets in 2021 and 2025. ESPN first reported that the teams had reached agreement on a trade. By virtue of three trades by the Thunder — most notably the George deal — the team has acquired eight future first-round picks since June 20, the day of the draft, and fully embraced a rebuilding project for the first time since the franchise moved to Oklahoma City from Seattle in the summer of 2008. It is also possible that the Thunder will use some of their newly acquired draft picks as a sweetener in a potential follow-up trade to move Paul. Paul has played for a team in Oklahoma City before, when the New Orleans Pelicans (then known as the Hornets) were displaced by Hurricane Katrina for the bulk of the 200506 season. Yet it remains to be seen how Paul, 34, will embrace this trade

given that the Thunder are unlikely to be in title contention during the three years remaining on his contract (valued at nearly $125 million). The Rockets spent much of June rebutting reports that Harden and Paul no longer wanted to play together after the Rockets’ second-round playoff elimination by the Golden State Warriors. Adding to the reported tension, talks on a contract extension between the Rockets’ front office and coach Mike D’Antoni have broken down multiple times since the team’s season ended, leaving D’Antoni with just one year remaining on his contract entering next season. “I said at the end of the year we’re never going to stand pat,” Fertitta said in his television interview. “We’re always going to try to get better. I think this makes us a better team. I hate to lose Chris Paul, but we felt like we did what we had to do to become a better team.” Since Harden and Westbrook last played together in 2011-12, both have

flourished individually. Harden, now 29, was named MVP in 2018 and has been a top-five finisher in the award’s balloting four other times. Westbrook, 30, won MVP honors in 2017 and has averaged a triple-double in each of the past three seasons — something no player had achieved since Oscar Robertson in 1961-62. The Rockets have restored the partnership in hopes of finally winning a championship after being stymied in the Western Conference by the Warriors’ dynasty. Houston was eliminated from the playoffs by Golden State in four of the past five seasons. In this deal, though, Houston has most likely committed to paying $47 million to Westbrook in the final season of his current contract — 2022-23. Westbrook’s exit from Oklahoma City means that six of the 15 players who earned all-NBA honors for their play in 2018-19 have switched teams since Toronto defeated Golden State in the NBA Finals.

CMYK

Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 - B3

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

Visit www.hvpropertysearch.com and find your new home! Call 518-828-1616 to list your property today! Secluded Secluded Country Country Cottage Cottage

RED APPLE REALTY, INC. Licensed Real Estate Broker • State of New York • 518-851-9601 396 Rte. 23 B • Claverack • www.redappler.com

Colonial Reproduction! GHENT | $399,900 Modern Colonial with many of the quality details of yesteryear! 4” Oak Hardwood flooring throughout, crown moldings, details, and traditional spaces. Large Kitchen � Family room � Living room � Formal Dining � 3 Bedrooms � 2.5 Baths � Lower level ready for final finishing touches for additional living space � Patio area � Attached Garages � 5.11 Acres of country living yet not far from amenities!

Stunning! VALATIE | $279,900

Beautiful Country Cape! COPAKE | $399,000

From the first step inside, you’ll love this Eyebrow Colonial Reproduction that boasts soaring ceiling heights, gorgeous details, and open floor plan and easy living! Bright & airy Living room/Dining room great space with Gas FP � Open Kitchen with breakfast bar � 2 Bedrooms � 1.5 Baths � Glass doors to Patio area � 55+ Senior’s community offers off-street parking & Townhome ease with HOA.

Long range Mountain Views, Mint condition, bright and airy interior and loads of updates highlight this attractive home boasting 4 Bedrooms � 2 Baths � Huge master Bedroom wing � Granite countertops in the Kitchen � Family room that overlooks the bucolic backyard � Extensive Decking � Gorgeous lawns and Peace & Quiet, all on an exceptional 5+ Acre parcel!

2.5

1.5

Call us: 518-851-9601 www.redappler.com

$1,975.00/mo. 1,560 SqFt 3.70 acres 3BR • 2BA 41 Pond Hill Road, Craryville, NY | MLS # 111344 Country Cottage for year round living, quiet and private three bedroom, two bath, wooded setting with sunlight streaming in every window. Home has been meticulously redone top to bottom with beautiful hardwood-honey finished flooring though-out. Terra-cotta tiles and 14.5 ft. vaulted ceiling in kitchen, sky-lights in almost every room. Sun-room looking out to the private yard and a HUGE back deck. Two bedrooms downstairs and a master suite upstairs with balcony overlooking back yard, marble inlaid bathrooms, and so much more.

Contact Marc for inquiries: marcdschilder@gmail.com or 518-458-5333

the

LOCAL EXPERTS

VILLAGE GREEN REALTY

in Homes Sold 2011-2018 *

SPACE FOR EVERYONE

LIVE, RENT, EARN!

ENCHANTING END UNIT

BRING YOUR DREAMS

4 beds | 1 baths | 1.04 acres

7 beds | 4 baths | 0.32 acres

3 beds | 2 baths | 0.02 acres

0 beds | 0 baths | 8.00 acres

If you love gardening, old world craftsmanship, & want to be nestled in the heart of the mountains, (close to skiing!) this unique property is for you. There are multiple buildings, including a main house, a guest cottage, and an insulated barn/workshop w/another bedroom/studio. Lexington $299,000

Just across the road from a great swimming hole is this income producing 2-family. With an upstairs apartment and TWO adjoining downstairs apartments, this property is great for multiple families, couples, or a group of friends! Enjoy water views & close proximity to town. Prattsville $195,000

Just a short distance to the slopes sits this light and bright end unit at Brainard Ridge. Enjoy the high cathedral ceilings, toasty fire place, cozy loft and spacious deck. Great storage space, smart home thermostats, and & security system round out this perfect mountain getaway. Windham $309,000

Come see this amazing lot and fall in love! Two gorgeous lots have been combined w/a well already installed. Septic approval & design are completed & house plans for a fabulous 4BD home are available at additional cost. Imagine sitting on your front porch and taking in this spectacular view. Coxsackie $249,900

LET ME HELP YOU FIND THE HOME YOUR HEART DESIRES The Catskill Mountains have been my home for many years. In my 20’s I rented a ski house, but it was home. Later, I moved here for my career. I’ve developed a passion for seeing the potential in the indoor and outdoor spaces here, and hope to inspire others with that passion. I would be delighted to support you as you take the next step in your journey.

Sharon Knudsen R.E. Salesperson

518-929-5413 (cell) sharon.knudsen@villagegreenrealty.com

5383 Main Street, Windham, NY

*According to Hudson Valley Catskill Region MLS. ©2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.

CMYK

Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 - B4

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

Mets From B1

LOGAN WEISS/COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

Taconic Hills 8-10 year-old All-Star Rylee Ryan drops the bat and heads to first base after drawing a walk during Thursday’s Section 2 South AAA game against Hudson Valley Little League at Claverack Town Park.

Taconic From B1

Irvis led Hudson Valley with a double and single. Caden Boomhower and Howe doubled, Borcsok singled and drove in a run and Harris had an RBI. Boomhower Devin Cameron and Sorenson all pitched for Hudson Valley. combined for eight strikeouts and seven walks while allowing eight runs and seven hits. Taconic Hills plays at Berne-KnoxWesterlo on Monday at 5:45 p.m.

SECTION 2 SOUTH 11S Twin Town 9, Chatham 3 TROY — District 15 champion

Outdoors From B1

emergency response to disasters, plus much more. They operate the largest marine patrol in the state by far. This allows them to prevent illegally harvested and potentially deadly fish and crustacea from being consumed by New Yorkers; all while preserving fish and marine resources for future generations. ECO Marine Patrols protect us from intoxicated and reckless boat operators. The need here is great, as evidenced by the numerous recent deaths of boaters due to intoxicated operators. ECOs expertly conduct emergency response from NY’s most rugged woods and waters to highly urban environments. Our ECOs are versatile, highly trained, professionals, up for whatever challenge they may face. From responses to “911” in NYC, to Hurricane Irene in the Catskills and Adirondacks, our ECOs response was nothing short of heroic. They have come a long way

Yankees From B1

No matter his location, Cashman is on the hunt for pitching. He knows an upgrade is needed for what lies ahead in the Yankees’ second half, which begins Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, and in October, should they reach the postseason. “It’s a long season,” he said. “And with the offensive explosion in the game, it’s even longer now.” After a trying but stellar first half of the season, the Yankees are in an enviable position. They overcame injuries to 22 players, several of them stars, to post a 57-31 record, the best in the American League and second to only the Los Angeles Dodgers (60-32) in the majors. They are 6 1/2 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays (52-39) in the AL East, and nine games ahead of the defending champion Red Sox (49-41). The Yankees’ .605 winning percentage against teams .500 or better

Chatham dropped a 9-3 decision to District 14 champ Twin Town on Thursday in the opening round of the Section 2 South 9-11 year-old International Little League Tournament. Owen Wilbur was Chatham’s top hitter with three singles. Cooper Steltz and Connor Madsen each had a single and Brayden Steltz and Aidan Madsen both had an RBI. Landon Van Alstyne pitched the first four innings for Chatham, striking out two, walking four and allowing seven runs and four hits. Aidan Madsen finished up, striking out one, walking and one and allowing two runs and seven hits. Chatham played District 17 champion Wappinger on Friday night in the double elimination tournament.

that wild-card, sneak back in this division.” Problem is, while the Nationals entered the break on the back of a 10-2 stretch, the Mets have won just three of their past 13 games, and players were not as upbeat as Callaway. “I would say not the way we want,” second baseman Robinson Cano said about the first half of the season. “It was frustrating,” pitcher Zack Wheeler said. Here’s a look at how things stand for the Mets entering the second half. A failing bullpen The addition of Edwin Diaz and the return of Jeurys Familia were supposed to turn the Mets’ bullpen into a strength. That has … not happened. Mets relievers have the second-highest ERA among relief staffs in the National League, at 5.67, according to FanGraphs. They have saved 21 games. “We all know one thing for sure: that you have to have a great bullpen to win,” Callaway said. “That’s what watching a bullpen on a daily basis is tough if things aren’t going well.” Diaz in particular has been a disaster. His ERA has jumped to a career-worst 5.50 from a career-best 1.96 last season. The organization decided to exclusively use him in the ninth inning, but his inconsistency has cost the team: Diaz is 1-6 with four blown saves — matching his total from all of last year. There was a bit of good news early this month: Justin Wilson, Luis Avilan and Familia returned from the injured list on July 2. All three are expected to help round out a bullpen that had been relying on

replacements for most of June. Manager on thin ice? Callaway’s second year as a major league manager has not gone much better than his first. Last year’s team finished 77-85 and, barring a major turnaround, it seems likely this will be his last season in Queens. Whether he will survive until the end of the end of the season remains an open question. Rumors began circulating about his job security in the beginning of the season after a three-game sweep at the hands of the Marlins in mid-May. General manager Brodie Van Wagenen gave Callaway some moderate backing at that time, saying he would remain as manager “for the foreseeable future.” But pressure intensified in June when Callaway got into a confrontation with a reporter in the clubhouse after a 5-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. He was fined an undisclosed amount for that outburst. Van Wagenen fired pitching coach Dave Eiland and bullpen coach Chuck Hernandez on June 20, and The New York Post reported that Van Wagenen was so upset during a recent meeting with the team’s coaching staff, including Callaway, that he threw a chair. Who’s on the trade block? The trade deadline is looming at the end of July, and while the bullpen is the most obvious area of need, Callaway said his team would not be seeking upgrades there. “We have the talent, we have enough,” he said of his relief staff. “We just have to be better, that’s the bottom line.” The bigger question is who could be sent away in a swap. Will the Mets be willing to trade away some of their prized starting pitchers to replenish a farm system that took a hit when Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn, two of their top prospects, were traded in the offseason? Wheeler (4.69 ERA) and Noah Syndergaard (4.68) have been

underwhelming this season, and both have been mentioned in trade rumors. The lineup’s silver linings For all the problems facing the Mets at this point, one player has given the fan base a reason to cheer: Pete Alonso. The 24-year-old first baseman beat out his fellow rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays for the Home Run Derby title, taking home the $1 million prize Monday. He followed that up with a two-run single in the NL’s 4-3 loss to the American League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday. Alonso leads all rookies in 10 categories, including home runs (30), on-base percentage (.372) and slugging percentage (.634). He trails Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich by just one home run for the major league lead. Alonso was joined at the All-Star Game by teammate Jeff McNeil, owner of the best batting average in baseball: .349. McNeil has done so while filling in at right field, left field, second base and third base this season. Their All-Star contingent was rounded out by ace Jacob deGrom, who has not been as dominant as he was in winning the NL Cy Young Award last year but is still tied for second in the league with 138 strikeouts. Even the 36-year-old Cano, largely seen as a bad acquisition for much of the season, has shown good glimpses after two stints on the injured list this season: He has 11 hits in his past eight games. Starting with the series in Miami, the Mets will have a stretch of nine games on the road before returning home. On that trip, two games in Minnesota against the Twins, who lead the AL Central, represent the toughest test on the trip. “I think we need to get the ball rolling as soon as the break is over, to be quite honest with you,” Alonso said. “We just need to play really good ball.”

The next Lake Taghkanic Bass Tournament will be held at West Beach at Lake

Taghkanic, on Saturday, July 20 from 4-11 a.m. The third tournament will be held on August 10. All are welcome to compete. For more information, call Bill Johnson at 518537-5455. Save the Dates: The Greene County Youth Fair at Canna Park in Cairo will run from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28. Roe-Jan Creek Boat Club Annual Chicken BBQ This event will take place on August 11th. Grounds open at 1 p.m., dinner at 3 p.m. Cost for adults is $12, kids $6. Call Barbara at 518-828-7173 for more information, or the club at 518-828-5954 to leave a message with a call back number. NY Bowhunters Announce Date for Bowhunters Youth Camp The local chapter of NY Bowhunters announced it is seeking kids aged 11 through 16 to attend their free Bowhunters Youth Camp scheduled for August 24th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm & Sunday August 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. It will once again be held at the Earlton Fish & Game Club at 56 Potic Creek Road in Earlton. All attendees can earn their NYS Bowhunter Safety

Certificate. The staff includes a former collegiate archery coach, and the program features woodsmanship, tree stand use and safety, land navigation, blood trailing, knot tying, plus much more. Equipment will be provided, or you can bring your own. Lunch will be provided both days. All expenses are covered by the volunteers of NY Bowhunters. You must pre-register as slots are limited. Contact NYB Region 4 Representative, Ed Gorch at 518-634-7139, or via email at oldbowman48@ gmail.com to register or for more information. Field & Stream’s Free Outdoor Education Series Baitcasting 101 – Tuesday, July 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. *All classes are presented at Field & Stream store at 579 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham. You can share any comments with our sports desk at sports@registerstar.com *If you have a fishing or hunting report, photo, or event you would like to be considered for publication, you can send it to: huntfishreport@gmail.com

pitching staff this year according to modern sensibilities, prioritizing quality over quantity in the rotation and filling the bullpen with top relievers. Where the rotation has been lacking — with a 4.22 ERA (12th in the majors) and an average of five innings per start (tied for sixth lowest) — the Yankees’ high-scoring offense and talented bullpen have picked up the slack. Even with long injury layoffs for sluggers like Giancarlo Stanton (knee), Miguel Andujar (shoulder) and Aaron Judge (oblique), the Yankees’ offense was tied with the Minnesota Twins for the most runs per game (5.72) because of the hitting of Gio Urshela, Luke Voit, Gleyber Torres, Gary Sanchez and LeMahieu. The bullpen, though, has carried a heavy load. The relief corps ranked in the top 10 in baseball in ERA (4.05), strikeouts (10 per nine innings), innings pitched (342), saves (31) and blown saves (15). Despite the Yankees’ guidelines on limiting the overuse of relievers, like avoiding using them three days in a row,

the best ones have pitched a lot. Aroldis Chapman, Tommy Kahnle, Ottavino and Britton are on pace to match or top their career highs in appearances this year. This is where the absence of star Dellin Betances (shoulder and latissimus dorsi injuries) and the struggles of Jonathan Holder (6.81 ERA before his demotion to Class AAA) and Chad Green (5.68 ERA and a stint in the minor leagues) are felt most deeply. “Clearly, we feel we need to fortify the pitching,” Cashman said. “Some of that will come from within, when guys get healthy.” He added later: “But I’d certainly like to add to it if possible. But saying it and being able to do it to the level that you’d like are two different things. We’ll stay engaged with the marketplace, see what might be available and see if we match up better with other people that are trying to do the same.” There is no shortage of trade rumors surrounding starting pitchers — Toronto’s Marcus Stroman, San Francisco’s

Madison Bumgarner and Cleveland’s Trevor Bauer — and relievers — San Francisco’s Will Smith, Toronto’s Ken Giles and Kansas City’s Jake Diekman. Teams will be motivated to act sooner this season. With the elimination of the August waiver trade period, teams will need to make their moves by the July 31 trade deadline. The Yankees already added a hitter, Edwin Encarnacion, last month. Will a pitcher, or two, be next? It seems likely, but other reinforcements are coming, too. “We’re still missing an NL MVP, we’re still missing one of the best relievers in the game and our ace,” said Judge, referring to Stanton, Betances and Severino. The Yankees hope that all three will return this season, perhaps beginning in August. “We’re only going to be adding more pieces as guys get healthy and once the trade deadline comes around,” Judge said. “We can only improve from here.”

from their humble beginnings as eight Game Protectors appointed in 1880. In 1899, Governor Teddy Roosevelt called his “…game protectors, men of courage, resolution and hardihood who can handle the rifle, axe and paddle; who can camp out in summer or winter; who can go on snowshoes, if necessary; who can go through the woods by day or by night without regard to trails.” Today, as was then, their command of the woods and waters of NYS is unrivaled. Deer jacking, or shooting deer illegally at night, is a particularly heinous wildlife crime that robs legitimate sportsmen of a chance at that trophy buck. Many deer jackers take out the biggest, dominant bucks as well as put a serious dent in local deer populations. In one case I recall, at least 19 deer were jacked by the same person, and in another over 20. Both from small geographic areas which surely had an impact on the local whitetail deer herd. Working jackers carries inherent dangers. ECO James Davey was shot while responding to a deer jacking complaint in Columbia County a few years back. He was blessed and survived the

high-powered rifle round shot through his hip. Despite the risk, ECO Davey, and all of his fellow ECOs who make up the “Thin Green Line,” that last line of defense against poaching, and pollution, have, and will continue to put their lives at risk in the protection of our natural resources, and safety of our residents. Switching gears to fishing enforcement, there are many cases where ECOs have caught poachers with hundreds of fish of over limits established to ensure current and future fishermen have a chance to just catch their legal limit. A recent fishing arrest, involved a trio of fisherman cheating in a bow fishing contest run out of Saratoga Lake. ECO Canzeri of Rensselear County caught three men in the contest bow fishing at night in a boat on the Tomhannock Reservoir, which does not allow boats, or bow fishing. After getting ticketed, the three were admonished not to enter the winning poundage of carp in the contest. They ignored the warning. Ever vigilant, ECO Canzeri followed up and the fish poachers were thrown out of the competition

after paying their entry fees. Without our ECOs, who would be hiding in the bushes making sure stocked trout are not all fished out of streams, or there to stop game hogs from taking obscene numbers over the limit of pheasants, turkeys, deer or bear? Who is sitting for hours, freezing over a deer decoy, waiting for road poachers to shoot from the road, or in fields at 2 a.m., with windows open so you can hear the shot as another deer is jacked just before you swoop down and make the arrest? In my over 30 years of experience as an ECO, I can tell you one thing for certain; there is no one other than your local ECO who will. Poachers steal from you, the legitimate sportsmen, and they only thing that stands in their way is the “Thin Green Line” of our dedicated ECOs. Let’s give them our support and thanks for a job well done! Happy Hunting & Fishing until next time. Remember to report poaching violations by calling 1-844-DEC-ECOS.

was tops in baseball. “This has really been an unbelievable season,” Hal Steinbrenner, the Yankees’ principal owner, said recently. “It’s these young guys and the veterans and some of the new signs, like D.J. and others — they’re the reason we’re here,” he added later, referring to D.J. LeMahieu, a Yankees All-Star infielder. But in the next breath, Steinbrenner admitted the same concern that Cashman has: “I can’t tell you how many times starting pitching — I’m still concerned about it. I was concerned about it in the offseason.” Underwhelming pitching was a primary reason the Yankees fell to the Red Sox in the playoffs last year. It was why the Yankees spent $108 million in the offseason on starters CC Sabathia and J.A. Happ and relievers Zack Britton and Adam Ottavino, and traded for starter James Paxton. (Meanwhile, the starting pitcher the Yankees whiffed on signing this winter, Patrick Corbin, has shined with a 3.34 ERA in just more than 113

innings for the Washington Nationals.) Entering Thursday, the Yankees’ pitching staff had a 4.15 ERA, 10th in baseball. That number inflated a bit in June because of a hip injury to Domingo German and an inconsistent month from Happ (5.02 ERA overall), Paxton (4.01) and Sabathia (4.03). Luis Severino, the team’s ace, has not thrown a pitch this season because of confounding shoulder and latissimus dorsi injuries. Jonathan Loaisiga, expected to provide depth for the rotation, has been out since early May with a shoulder injury. Paxton and Sabathia have also dealt with knee injuries. German faces an innings cap but could be a weapon in the bullpen if the Yankees acquired another starter. The steadiest force in the rotation has been Masahiro Tanaka, who despite failing to wield his best arsenal of pitches throughout the season, has a 3.86 ERA, pitched a teamhigh 105 innings and was named to the AL All-Star team. The Yankees built their

NEWS AND NOTES

CMYK

Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 - B5

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

The Daily Mail

The Ravena News-Herald

Shop & Find

Reach our readers online, on social media, and in print - RUN IT UNTIL IT SELLS FOR ONLY $25!

MEDIA

Columbia-Greene

Classifieds Place your classified ad online at: www.hudsonvalley360.com

(518) 828-1616 Please select option 5

Fax 315.661.2520 email: classifieds@registerstar.com

NOTICE TO ALL ADVERTISERS

Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Report errors immediately. To ensure the best response to your ad, please take time to check that your ad is correct the first time it appears. If you see an error, please call immediately to have it changed. We can correct any errors in the next day’s p aper. (except Sunday and Monday). If Columbia-Greene Media is responsible for the error, we will credit you for the cost of the space occupied by the er ror on the first day of publication. However, the publishers are responsible for one incorrect day only, and liability shall no t exceed the portion of the space occupied by the error and is limited to the actual cost of the first ad. The publishers shall not be liable for any adver tisement omitted for any reason.

Bid for Paving of Bailey Street, Lawrence Avenue, New Street and Riverside Avenue Village of Coxsackie, NY The Village of Coxsackie, N.Y. is seeking sealed bids for the repaving of the following streets: Bailey Street: Beginning at North driveway of the new Town of Coxsackie building at 56 Bailey Street and continuing South for 500'. Lawrence Avenue: 847' x 11' of Lawrence Avenue to Village line. DPW Superintendent will show area to pave. New Street: Beginning at Washington Avenue to Ely Street. 1722' x 27', and from Ely Street to stone retaining wall. 895' x 27'. Riverside Avenue: Beginning at 109 Riverside Avenue to North Street. 923' x 18'. Please provide a number for each street separately, as well as a package price for the total project. The project shall include the following: 1. Milling keyways at driveways and intersecting roads. 2. Cleaning and preparing the roadway for paving. 3. Laying down tack coat before paving. 4. Furnishing and installing of truing and leveling asphalt course. 5. Furnishing and installing 2" Type 6 top course. 6. Paving and tying in all blacktop driveway aprons. 7. Supplying and installing all manhole, valve and catch basin extensions. The Village of Coxsackie will provide traffic control by closing roads down. All bids must be sealed in an envelope and marked "Village of Coxsackie 2019 Paving Bid" and received by the Village Clerk at 119 Mansion St, Coxsackie, NY, 12051, by 4pm on July 17th, 2019. All bids will be opened at 6pm on July 18th, 2019 at a Special Meeting of the Village Board. All questions regarding bidding are directed to Robert Deluca, DPW Superintendent, Village of Coxsackie, (518) 731-8788. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids that fail to meet the bid specifications as listed above as well as reject all bids and re-bid the project at a later date. Greenville Central School District District-Wide School Safety Plan Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the Greenville Central School District will be holding a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on August 12, 2019 in the MS/HS Library for the purpose of allowing

the public to comment on the District-Wide School Safety Plan prior to its adoption. The Plan is available on our website at www.greenvillecsd.org and at our office located at 4982 State Route 81, Greenville, New York. You may call the number below or email questions or comments to pearsond@greenvillecsd.org. Daphane Pearson, District Clerk 966-5070 EXT 501 INVITATION TO BID The Town of Lexington Highway Department is soliciting bids for a new truck. Request for quote are as follows: 5500 Regular cab 4wd-Diesel Engine Min. GVW 19,000 lbs. Power windows, locks, & mirrors - Keyless entry - Running Boards Traction rear tires Snow Plow Prep-Aux. SwitchesEngine Block Heater- Spare Traction Tire/Wheel - 9 ½ ft. V Blade Stainless Plow - 9 ft. Steel Dump Body - Electric over Hydraulic – 1 Coal Chute Center Strobes - Dump Bed & Front Grill - Full Cab Shield -Tarp/Roller – H D Hitch Plate - 4D Rings Welded in Body for Sander The bids must be received by the Town Clerk at 3542 Route 42, by 4:00 PM on July 18, 2019, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The bid will be awarded at the Regular Town Board Meeting on August 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM. The Town of Lexington may reject any and all bids. By order of the Superintendent of Highways, Frank Hermance July 1, 2019 NOTICE OF BALLOON TEST FROM:T a r p o n Towers II, LLC 1001 3rd Ave. West, Suite 420 Bradenton, FL 34205 Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Wireless 1275 John Street, Suite 100 West Henrietta, NY 14556 Please be advised that Tarpon Towers II, LLC has applied to the Planning Board in the Town of Livingston for a Special Use Permit to allow for the installation of a wireless telecommunications facility to be located at: 51 Danski Road, Livingston, New York (SBL: 150.-1-6.11) (the "Site") A balloon test has been scheduled for July 20, 2019 (rain date July 24, 2019) from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM during which time a balloon will be lifted at the location of the proposed wireless telecommunications facility. If you have any questions regarding this test, you may call the Town Hall of Livingston for additional information. The application is on file with the Town of Livingston and may be reviewed by you during regular Livingston Town Hall business hours.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GREENE COUNTY 2019 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that there will be a Public Hearing on the application of Greene County for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) assistance as part of the 2016 Consolidated Funding Application process. Greene County anticipates the submission of one or more applications in this round of funding. Said public hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 6:20 p.m. in the Greene County Office Building, 4th Floor, Legislative Chambers, 411 Main Street, Catskill, New York, at which time all persons interested in the subject matter thereof will be heard concerning the same. TAMMY L. SCIAVILLO Clerk Greene County Legislature Request for Proposals for Occupational and Physical Therapy Educational Services The Hudson City School District, in Columbia County, NY, is accepting proposals from qualified individuals and agencies interested in providing Occupational and Physical Therapy Educational Services to selected students of the District, grades K through 12, commencing fiscal year July 1, 2019. Specifications can be requested from the Business Office by calling (518) 828-4360 ext. 2100 or emailing c o o n s l x @ h u d soncsd.org Proposals must to be submitted by July 24, 2019 at 1 p.m. to Hudson City School District Sharifa Carbon, School Business Administrator 215 Harry Howard Avenue Hudson, NY 12534 NOTICE The next meeting of the Columbia County Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) will be held July 17, 2019 from 1:00-3:00pm, at the Human Services Building, (1st floor board room) located at 325 Columbia Street, Hudson, NY. This meeting is open to the public. All persons wishing to learn about services for children with a disability or developmental delay are encouraged to attend. For more information call Jan Nieto at 8284278 ext. 1340.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Chatham Columbia County New York PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Chatham had scheduled a public meeting on July 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Chatham Town Hall located at 488 Rt. 295, Chatham, NY. The following matters will be discussed at the meeting: 1. An Application for a Special Use Permit from NYSP located at 488 State Route 295, Tax ID#56.1-51.122, to build a barracks facility. 2. An Application for an Area Variance from David Ross & Donna Curnow located at 240 Sutherland Rd., Tax ID#24.-1-26, to allow a 30ft variance for a twocar garage in the front yard set-back. 3. An Application for an Area Variance from Dominic & Anita Gerace located at 89 Electric Park, Tax ID#24.5-1-12, to allow a 24ft side and a 0ft rear variance for a deck that does not meet the side and rear yard set-backs. Copies of the application materials are available for public review at the Town Hall located at the address specified above during normal business hours - Monday 9 AM to 4PM and Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM. Dated January 14, 2019 Daniel Persing, Chairperson Zoning Board of Appeals

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the College Newsletter for 2019-2020 (bid No. 241) will be received at the Office of the VP & Dean of Administration of Columbia-Greene Community College, Route 23, Greenport, New York (or by mail: 4400 Route 23, Hudson, New York 12534) at or before 2:00 p.m. on Monday July 22,2019 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. The words College Newsletter for 2019-2020 must be printed on the envelope containing the bid. Specifications are available at the Office of the VP & Dean of Administration during regular business hours Monday through Thursday (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The college reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Hudson City School District hereby invites the submission of sealed bids on: 2016 District Wide Renovations Phase III. The Work of the project will be let in 2 Contracts as follows: Contract No. SW.1 Contract No. AS-1 Site Work Asbestos Abatement Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Hudson City School District 215 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, New York, 12534 until 3:30 p.m. (local time) on July 25, 2019 at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. Bids received after that time will not be accepted. It is deemed the responsibility of all prospective bidders to ensure that bids are delivered to the location indicated herein. The Work shall be completed and available for occupancy according to the Milestone Schedule contained in the Contract Documents. Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, may be obtained online as a download at w w w. u s i n g l e s s p a per.com under 'public projects. The cost to obtain digital sets is the responsibility of the bidder. Complete black and white printed sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REV Printing, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 Tel: (845) 978-4736, upon depositing the sum of Fifty dollars ($50.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to Hudson City School District. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Nonbidders, including materialmen and subcontractors, will not be eligible for refund. Bid and Contract Documents may be examined at no charge upon appointment at the Hudson City School District Business Office at 215 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, New York and Rhinebeck Architecture & Planning PC, 21 East Market Street, Rhinebeck New York.

Bid and Contract Documents may also be examined at the following locations: McGraw-Hill Construction 6 Wembley Court Albany, NY 12205-3859 Phone: 518.869.5374 Fax: 518.869.3630 Construction Contractors Association 330 Meadow Avenue Newburgh, NY 12550 Phone: 845.562.4280 Fax: 845.562.1448 Eastern Contractors Association, Inc. 6 Airline Drive Albany, NY 12205-1095 Phone: 518.869.0961 Fax: 518.869.2378 Prospective bidders may request clarification of the bid documents addressed to Rhinebeck Architecture, attention John Sharkey via e-mail (jsharkey@rhinebeckarchitecture.com). No interpretations of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other contract documents will be made to any bidder orally. Every question for such interpretations shall be in writing using the correct form, and shall be received one (1) week prior to bid date A pre-bid meeting will be held at the MC Smith Elementary School auditorium at 102 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, New York on July 18 at 1:00 p.m. Attendance by bidders is recommended, but not required, for submitting a bid. Each bid shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, on the Bid Form bound within the Project Manual.

Please Recycle

Bidders shall be required to certify on the Bid Form that Bid prices have been arrived at without collusion. Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders. One hundred percent (100%) Labor and Material Payment Bond and one hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond will be required of the successful bidder prior to signing the contract. The Owner reserves the right to consider all Bids for a period of forty five (45) days following the bid opening before awarding the Contract, and reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all Bids. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to equal employment opportunity, prevailing wages, and all other Federal, New York State and local requirements. Sharifa Carbon Purchasing Agent

Real Estate 209

Houses for Sale Columbia Co.

1) Mobile Park $500,000; 2) Taghkanic 36acs $149k 3) Newburgh 17 acrs W&S zoned 1-2 fam, multifam. rlty600@aol (845)229-1618

255

Lots & Acreage

LOT FOR sale in Greenport, 308 Anthony Ave 117X80" $35,000. Call 518-8213208 VACANT LAND for Sale. Ready to Build on Sleepy Hollow Lake, $5,000, call 518-945-1659.

Rentals 295

Apts. for Rent Columbia Co.

CLAVERACK, Unfurnished 1st floor, 1 bdr., $800/mo. $800 sec dep. reqd. Mo. to mo. lease. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Quiet cul de sac area. NO 3RD PARTY REIMBURSEMENT. ref req. Avail Aug 1st. 518-851-7062/ 914474-5176

KINDERHOOK AREA- 2 bdr. Town House. starting at $975/mo. 1 yr lease, no pets. Call 518-758-1699

298

Apts. for Rent Greene Co.

ATHENS, 5 large rooms. upstairs. 3 bdr., kitch. & DR. No pets, Very good condition. Call 518-945-1659

Employment 415

General Help

AIRLINE CAREERS Start Here -Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7094 CARPENTERS helper & laborer full time self starter. Clean driver's license a must. Apply in person at John A. Alvarez & Sons, Inc. 3572 US RT 9 Hudson, NY . JOB OPPORTUNITY $18.50 P/H NYC $15 P/H LI $14.50 P/H UPSTATE NY If you currently care for your relatives or friends who have Medicaid or Medicare, you may be eligible to start working for them as a personal assistant. No Certificates needed. (347)4622610 (347)565-6200 The U.S. Census Bureau is now recruiting thousands of Census Takers in your area. Nobody knows your community better than you! Visit 2020census.gov/jobs to learn more!

CMYK

Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 - B6

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA Farm Laborer - Ag. Equipment Operator - 3 fulltime temporary jobs available on 07/25/19 - 11/10/19. Kinderhook Creek Farm Enterprises, LLC, 5168 S. Stephentown Rd Stephentown, NY 12168. Manually harvest, inspect, clean, and prepare vegetables/produce for market. Handle bales of hay. Fix fence and feed cattle. Conditions: Lifting requirement 75 lbs., frequent stooping, repetitive movements. 6-month verifiable experience. $13.25/hr., ¾ guaranteed contract; tools and supplies, housing, transportation expenses provided at no cost to worker. Transportation, subsistence paid to worker upon 50% completion of contract. Please contact employer 518-733-5137 or call 877-466-9757 to locate nearest State Workforce Agency office and apply using NY1303839. STORY'S NURSERY FREEHOLD NY 12431 518-634-7754 Landscape Laborer- Landscape work - material handling, job site set up & clean up. Hourly rate based on exp., regular driver license. Mon-Fri. 8-5 Call or stop in.

Weed Harvester Operator for Robinson Pond in Copake, NY. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Pay is $15.00 an hour. We will train. Please contact Susan at 518-329-2881 for more information.

Office Help Wanted

420

435

COLUMBIA STREET DENTAL GROUP is now accepting resumes for a front desk clerical position. Position is in a busy multi discipline practice in Hudson, NY

Candidates must be positive, motivated team players able to work long hours and stay for emergency patients when needed. Working knowledge of Dentrix or other dental software and Microsoft office a must. Hours: Tues 9a-5p, Wed 9a-5p, Thurs 9a-5p, Friday 9a-4p and every other Saturday 8a-1p starting in September. Position available for immediate start. Salary based on experience. Please email resumes to: toni.carcione@columbiastreetdentalgroup.com

LOOKING FOR an assistant service manager/service advisor. Would prefer that the applicant has automotive knowledge. Individuals must have good communication, computer, and social skills. We offer a customer and employee friendly work environment. we also offer very competitive pay plan with hourly rate,O.T hours over 40, and monthly bonus. Please apply to Crossroads Ford in Ravena 518-756-4000.

430

Medical & Dental Help Wanted

LONG Energy

Hiring HVAC TECH'S INSTALLERS Long Energy Has openings for experienced HVAC TECH'S- INSTALLERS Clean License required, year round position. Excellent health and dental plans, 401k, profit sharing, EXCELLENT starting salary. Please send resume via: Email: rlongjr@longenergy.com fax: 518-579-5149 or Call 518-465-6647

Position is Thursday and Friday in a busy multi discipline practice in Hudson, NY Candidates must be positive, motivated team players with at least 2 years experience of chairside assisting. Working knowledge of Dentrix and Dexis a must. Hours: Thurs 9a-5p, Friday 9a-4p Position available for immediate start. Salary based on experience. Please email resumes to: toni.carcione@columbiastreetdentalgroup.com

EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER OF GREENE COUNTY is hiring a Fiscal Manager to oversee day to day Fiscal Operations. Must possess a Bachelors in Accounting and experience working with Federal and State grants. Hiring August 2019. Full Beneﬁts Package includes medical/dental/vision, paid time leave, holidays & snow days, and 403b plan. Call 518-622-8382 or mail resume to: ECLC, PO Box 399, South Cairo NY 12482 Email resume to: emoore@eclcgreenecounty.org and kfederico@eclcgreenecounty.org EOE

EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER OF GREENE COUNTY Is looking for dynamic, innovative team players to help implement our Head Start & Special Education Pre-School Programs

We are hiring the following positions:

DENTAL INSURANCE. Call Physicians Mutual Insurance Company for details. NOT just a discount plan, REAL coverage for 350 procedures. 866-679-8194 or http://www. dental50plus.com/41 Ad# 6118

Farm & Garden Farm Machinery & Implements

654

Services Offered

AFFORDABLE NEW SIDING! Beautify your home! Save on monthly energy bills with beautiful NEW SIDING from 1800Remodel! Up to 18 months no interest. Restrictions apply 855773-1675 A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over a million families find senior living. Our trusted, local advisors help find solutions to your unique needs at no cost to you. Call: 1-800-404-8852, 1- 844-258-8586 Buying diamonds, gold, silver, all fine jewelry and watches, coins, paintings, better furs, complete estates. We simply pay more! Call Barry 914-260-8783 or e-mail Americabuying@aol.com COMPUTER ISSUES? FREE DIAGNOSIS by GEEKS ON SITE! Virus Removal, Data Recovery! 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE, Inhome repair/On-line solutions . $20 OFF ANY SERVICE! 844-892-3990, 855385-4814 Earthlink High Speed Internet. As Low As $14.95/month (for the first 3 months.) Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink 1-855-970-1623, 1-888586-9798 VIAGRA & CIALIS! 60 pills for $99. 100 pills for $150 FREE shipping. Money back guaranteed! Call Today: 800-404-0244, 1-800870-8711

Hiring August 2019. Full Benefits Package includes medical/dental/ vision, paid time leave, holidays and snow days. 403b plan, and making a difference in the lives of children

550

EOE

Services Wanted

Services

- Mental Health Services Management - Ofﬁce Management - Teachers - Family Services Management - Teachers Aides - Health Services Management - Cooks - Education / Special Education Services Management

Call 518-622-8382 or mail resume to: ECLC, PO Box 399, South Cairo, NY 12482 Email resume: emoore@eclcgreenecounty.org and kfederico@eclcgreenecounty.org

564

BALE GRABBER and spear. Call 518-732-2021

514

COLUMBIA STREET DENTAL GROUP is now accepting resumes for a part-time Dental Assistant.

Professional & Technical

Medical Aides & Services

LUNG CANCER? And Age 60+? You And Your Family May Be Entitled To Significant Cash Award. Call 866951-9073, 877-915-8674 for Information. No Risk. No Money Out Of Pocket.

Craryville- 523 Manor Rock Rd., Sat-Sun., July 13-14, 7a-3p. Rain or shine. Estate Sale- Too much to list! PALENVILLE MOVING/ yard sale! 22 Hidden Forest Court (Pine Hollow Estate) July 12, 13 & 14. Collectibles, military items, milk glass & brick-nbrack, etc. (518)678-1083

ST. JOHN'S Lutheran Church. 159 Rt 26A, Stuyvesant. Tag, Bake Sale & Lunch. July 12 & 13. 9a-2p. Inside & Outside.

Merchandise Miscellaneous for Sale

730

DISH TV $59.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. 1800-943-0838 DISH TV $59.99 For 190 Channels $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Call 1-855-401-9066 Earthlink High Speed Internet. As Low As $14.95/month (for the first 3 months.) Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink Today 1-877-933-3017 Get DIRECTV! ONLY $35/month! 155 Channels & 1000s of Shows/Movies On Demand (w/SELECT All Included Package.) PLUS Stream on Up to FIVE Screens Simultaneously at No Additional Cost. Call DIRECTV 1-888-534-6918 GOLF CART- 1994 Yamaha, electric, needs new batteries, good condition, $1200, (518)697-5186

HOME SECURITY - Leading smart home provider Vivint Smart Home has an offer just for you. Call 877-480-2648 to get a professionally installed home security system with $0 activation.

OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: 888-7444102 SAVE ON YOUR NEXT PRESCRIPTION! World Health Link. Price Match Guarantee! Prescriptions Required. CIPA Certified. Over 1500 medications available. CALL Today For A Free Price Quote. 1-866886-8055 Call Now! SAY WHAT YOU NEED TO SAY with NYNPA. Put your 25-word ad in front of MILLIONS of people statewide with a single call with the New York Daily Impact. Call 315-661-2446 or contact this paper today! Spectrum Triple Play! TV, Internet & Voice for $99.97/mo. Fastest Internet. 100 MB per second speed. Free Primetime on Demand. Unlimited Voice. NO CONTRACTS. Call 1-855-9777198 or visit http://tripleplaytoday.com/press Stay in your home longer with an American Standard WalkIn Bathtub. Receive up to $1,500 off, including a free toilet, and a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at 1-877-772-6392

**STOP STRUGGLING ON THE STAIRS** Give your life a lift with an ACORN STAIRLIFT! Call now for $250 OFF your stairlift purchase and FREE DVD & brochure! 1-855482-6660 VIAGRA & CIALIS! 60 pills for $99. 100 pills for $150 FREE shipping.Money back guaranteed! 1-800-7589761

736

Pets & Supplies

NEWFOUNDLAND PupsBlacks, 6 females, 5 males.

Vet checked, 1st shots & wormed. AKC reg. w/pedigrees. $1200. (315) 655-3743.

795

Wanted to Buy

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in-home consultation: 888-6579488. Denied Social Security Disability? Appeal! If you're 50+, filed for SSD and denied, our attorneys can help get you approved! No money out of pocket! 855-4782506 Finally, affordable hearing aids!! High-quality Nano hearing aids are priced 90% less than other brands. Buy one/get one free! 60-day free trial. 866-251-2290

Transportation Automobiles for Sale

930

DODGE STRATUS- 2006, 4 dr sd, well maintained, about 137,000 miles, asking $900. 518-672-4020.

DONATE your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call (914) 468-4999, (585)507-4822 Today! FORD FOCUS 2004- ZTS, 4 cyl, 5 spd, ac, 4 dr, 116k miles, beautiful condition, $1995, call (518)758-6478

955

Trucks for Sale

1968 CHEVY C-10 Pickup restored, runs excellent 6cyl, 3 speed, new wood bed, new tires, asking $18500. Call 518-567-4556

Autos/Trucks Wanted

995

CASH FOR CARS! We buy all cars! Junk, high-end, totaled - it doesn't matter! Get free towing and same day cash! NEWER MODELS too! Call 1-833-258-7036

DRIVE INTO SUMMER WITH A NEW FORD Check Out These Special Offers with Crossroads Ford 2019 Ford

2019 Ford

F-150 XL SuperCab STX 4X4

Explorer XLT 4WD w/ Leather

Escape SE AWD 1.5L EcoBoost

Fusion Energi Titanium

MSRP: $43,735

MSRP: $43,875

MSRP: $29,095

MSRP: $35,590

Lease For:

229/mo

239/mo

169/mo

139/mo

$2,975 Down 24 Mos | 21,000 Total Mi

$2,875 Down 24 Mos | 21,000 Total Mi

$2,675 Down 24 Mos | 21,000 Total Mi

$2,045 Down 24 Mos | 21,000 Total Mi

*Security deposit waived, taxes, title, and license fees extra. With Equipment Group 101A. Not all buyers will qualify for Ford Red Carpet Lease. Total Cash due at signing $3,849. Trade in assist available who currently own or lease a 1995 or newer or have a lease expiring 30 days prior to through 90 days. Additional charges at lease end may apply (excess miles and/or damage). Purchase sale price is MSRP minus qualifying discounts and rebates. Prior sales excluded. While supplies last. Oﬀers end 07/31/19.

*Security deposit waived, taxes, title, and license fees extra. With Equipment Group 200A. Not all buyers will qualify for Ford Red Carpet Lease. Total Cash due at signing $3,759. Additional charges at lease end may apply (excess miles and/or damage). Must qualify for all leases, and all rebates with Ford Credit. Purchase sale price is MSRP minus qualifying discounts and rebates. Prior sales excluded. While supplies last. Oﬀers end 07/31/19.

*Security deposit waived, taxes, title, and license fees extra. Not all buyers will qualify for Ford Red Carpet Lease. Total Cash due at signing $3,569. Additional charges at lease end may apply (excess miles and/or damage). Must qualify for all leases, and all rebates with Ford Credit. Purchase sale price is MSRP minus qualifying discounts and rebates. Prior sales excluded. While supplies last. Oﬀers end 07/31/19.

*Security deposit waived, taxes, title, and license fees extra. Not all buyers will qualify for Ford Red Carpet Lease. Total Cash due at signing $3,959. Additional charges at lease end may apply (excess miles and/or damage). Must qualify for all leases, and all rebates with Ford Credit. Purchase sale price is MSRP minus qualifying discounts and rebates. Prior sales excluded. While supplies last. Oﬀers end 05/31/19.

J U S T T R A D E D V E H I C L E S • R e n t a l C a r s Av a i l a b l e ! 2015 FORD ESCAPE SE

2015 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING

ECOBOOST AWD! 64K CLEAN Miles! Back Up Camera! Panoramic Moonroof! Alloy Wheel package! STK# U10216T

STK# U10217T

2015 FORD EDGE SEL

25K SPOTLESS MILES! Wi-Fi! Pano Moonroof! Alloy Wheel Package!

STK# U10061C

17,995

15,995

STK# U9756T

20,900

STK# U9526PC

2013 FORD F150 SUPERCAB XLT

AWD, 37,922 Clean Miles! Back Up Camera SYNC Tan Cloth Interior! Alloy Wheels 2.0L EcoBoost!

17,900

2018 FORD ESCAPE SE

20,900

FWD 1.5L ECOBOOST! Auto, Charcoal Black Cloth seats w/ Oxford White exterior 17 Alloy Wheels STK# U9978PT

STK# U9921PT

21,900

17,050

2017 FORD F-150 XLT

4WD, only 4,883 Miles! Spotless Inside and Out! 17 Alloy Wheels Shadow Black exterior!

4X4, AUTO, AC, 3.5L ECOBOOST, 73,352 MILES

STK# U10138T

2017 FORD ESCAPE SE

Only 4K Miles! 5 Passenger SE Comfort Package! White Platnium Tri Coat Exterior!

Loaded! DVD! 67K miles, 3rd Row Tan Leather Seats! SATT Radio, Back Up Camera

14,700

2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT

2017 FORD C-MAX HYBRID SE

4x4, 4dr SuperCab, 6.5 ft. SB, 3.5L ECOBOOST FX4 OFF ROAD PACKAGE! ! Oxford White Exterior w/ Med Gray Cloth interior! STK# U10181T

32,900

CMYK

Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 - B7

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

Despite divorce, ex insists on ‘happy family’ photos I’m engaged to be married to a wonderful woman who has a 6-year-old daughter with her ex-husband. They share joint custody. His controlling nature was a major factor in her decision to end their marriage. Even now, after being divorced more than two years, he tries to control her life. One way is by insistDEAR ABBY ing on pictures of the three of them at every function where they are all present. First day of school, graduations, etc., he has to have pictures taken of him along with my fiancee and their daughter as if they are still one big, happy family. He’s now engaged to someone as well. I can only assume his fiancee must find these “not a family” pictures as strange as my fiancee and I do. The reason we haven’t shut him down when he insists on these pictures is that we think maybe it is a nice thing for her daughter to have pictures of herself with her mom and dad. But we dread every event because we know he is going to expect this. Will it do the daughter any harm to stop him the next time he starts insisting on this increasingly awkward situation? In The Picture, Too

JEANNE PHILLIPS

Because this practice made your fiancee uncomfortable, she should have put a stop to it when it began. She should not do anything that makes her uncomfortable. A way to deal with it now without roiling the waters would be to wait until you and your fiancee are married — and her ex and his fiancee are married — and make it a group photo of the entire blended family from then on.

My husband and I will celebrate our 22nd wedding anniversary on the seventh of next month. My brother was divorced after five years of marriage and is now getting remarried by a justice of the peace. His “bride” is also divorced, and this will be a second marriage for both of them. They initially planned to be married on the third of the month but changed the date to the seventh saying they couldn’t find another date that worked. Last time I checked, there were 31 days in the month. Our parents don’t understand why I’m upset that my brother plans to marry on my wedding anniversary date. I feel this is my special day, one that I have earned after 22 years of marriage. My brother and his fiancee could easily pick another date. Am I being petty, or is my brother unreasonable? That’s My Day In Michigan I’m glad you asked. You are making a mountain out of a molehill. You don’t “own” the seventh of next month. Rather than looking to be offended, you should be hoping that your brother and his fiancee have the same good fortune and years of happiness that you and your husband have enjoyed. Their anniversary won’t impinge on yours. The most meaningful wedding gift you could offer them would be to wish them every happiness on this special day — for all of you — and stop looking for drama where there isn’t any. Celebrate your anniversary next month at a time that works best for you and your husband.

No safety concern in swallowing small amount of mouth rinse I wake up with very dry mouth and tongue. My doctor recommended a room humidifier, but that didn’t help. I purchased an oral rinse for dry mouth, but decided not to use it since there is a warning TO YOUR to call a poison control center GOOD HEALTH if you swallow it. It seems like it would be easy to accidentally swallow! Any suggestions?

DR. KEITH ROACH

I contacted the manufacturer of Biotene, who said that it is expected that small amounts of the product would be swallowed. There is no safety concern in swallowing a small amount of the product, such as would be expected with normal use. Swallowing an entire bottle, for example, is not consistent with labeled use, and that would necessitate a call to poison control. What is your opinion of the alkaline diet? I have several friends who have battled cancer, and they have adopted alkaline diets as adjuncts to their cancer treatments. Do alkaline diets assist in the treatment and prevention of cancers, or is it just another urban myth? A diet high in fruits and vegetables may have a beneficial effect on cancer treatment, in combination with the best cancer treatments available. Some of the “alkaline diets” I have read about do emphasize fruits and vegetables, and they may help and certainly will not hurt. However, there is no diet that is a substitute for comprehensive

cancer care. The body has powerful mechanisms for maintaining an exact pH, regardless of the acidity (or alkalinity) of the food you eat. Both the lungs and the kidneys work together to maintain the body’s pH at a slightly alkaline 7.4. Only with severe illness will the body’s pH come out of its narrow range of normal, and when it does, that portends a poor outcome without immediate treatment. .

Family Circus

Classic Peanuts

Garfield

Blondie

Hagar the Horrible

I love popcorn, but when you look close there are so many hard hulls! Are they hard on the stomach? Can you eat too much? Popcorn has a lot of fiber, include the nondigestible bran of the kernel (also called the hull). Fiber is generally healthy for you, aiding in digestion and making you feel fuller, and foods high in fiber may reduce risk of some chronic diseases. However, too much fiber, especially if your system is not used to it, is absolutely a potential problem. It can cause bloating and gas, and in rare instances can cause an obstruction in the bowel. Doctors used to think that in people with diverticulosis, which is little outpouchings in the wall of the colon, popcorn could cause diverticulitis (inflammation and infection). However, recent studies have shown this is unlikely.

Zits

Horoscope By Stella Wilder Born today, you are clever, quick, adaptable and always willing to try something new if a pattern of behavior proves to be less effective than expected — for any reason whatsoever. You are more keenly aware of the world around you than most other Cancer natives, and you are able to adjust how you think and what you do in order to make the most of the opportunities that the world has to offer. You are honest and straightforward, and not as secretive as some — but neither are you the kind to reveal everything to those around you. You are almost certain to forge a career path for yourself that allows you to follow your own rules, do things your own way and schedule your activities to suit your needs. There will be times in which you must fulfill the expectations of others, but you will work hard to keep them to a minimum. You certainly prefer to march to the beat of your own drum! Also born on this date are: Harrison Ford, actor; Sir Patrick Stewart, actor; Yadier Molina, baseball player; Cheech Marin, actor and comedian; Nathan Bedford Forrest, military leader. 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. SUNDAY, JULY 14 CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You may have to do a little investigating on your own in order to get to the bottom of something today that’s been troubling you for some time. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Someone in charge isn’t likely to be in the mood for games today; you must keep things moving in the most direct, unsurprising manner possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Your first efforts today may not win the results you’re hoping for; only after a second try will you be satisfying expectations. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Others are waiting for you to make a decision today, and you can be sure they will be happy with whatever choice you make — for now. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — You’ll see things more clearly than others today, especially when it comes to opportunities and the disguised hazards they may present. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — What you’ve taken upon yourself may be quite daunting, but if you pace yourself, you can surely come through — and satisfy the “boss.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You will want to be sure that others are on board with you before expecting anything from them. Not everyone is playing by the same rules. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Your ability to second-guess someone in charge will serve you well today, and keep you out of situations that are not good for you right now. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You may wake to find that someone has gotten the jump on a situation you were afraid would get the better of you both. You can lend assistance. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You may be putting yourself in a vulnerable position by taking what someone else tells you at face value. Do a little digging! TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You are quite flexible today, and as a result you can avoid the kinds of situations that result when you dig in your heels. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You can recognize the many advantages you have today, but you may still be focused on situations that seem to put you at a slight disadvantage. COPYRIGHT 2019 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Pearls Before Swine

Dennis the Menace

CMYK

Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 - B8

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA Close to Home

SUPER QUIZ

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

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

Get the free JUST JUMBLE app • Follow us on Twitter @PlayJumble

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

Numbers Level 1

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

Answer here: Yesterday’s

Answers Tuesday (Answers Monday) Jumbles: HONOR UNITY ADMIRE ACCRUE Answer: It was his turn at the pool table now that the previous player had — CUED HIM IN

7/13/19

Solution to Friday’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

Heart of the City

(e.g., What number is XIV? Answer: 14.) Freshman level 1. What number is the Roman numeral D? 2. The total number of senators elected in the U.S. 3. What number on Pennsylvania Avenue is the White House? 4. Henry VIII’s final wife was Catherine Parr. She was number ____. 5. What is the secret agent number of James Bond? Graduate level 6. Which company tried harder because it was number two? 7. The number of years mentioned in the opening of the Gettysburg Address. 8. What professional person is called a “number cruncher”? 9. What number upsets triskaidekaphobia sufferers? 10. By what number is the card game Blackjack also known? PH.D. level 11. The ______ parallel is set as a boundary between Canada and the U.S. 12. What parallel separates North and South Korea? 13. Poetic line: “All in the valley of Death, rode the ______.” 14. In the Bible, what is the number of the Beast? 15. Hank Aaron beat Babe Ruth’s home run record by hitting number _____.

SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. 500. 2. 100. 3. 1600. 4. Six. 5. 007. 6. Avis. 7. Seven. 8. Accountant. 9. 13. 10. 21. 11. 49th. 12. 38th. 13. 600. 14. 666. 15. 715. 24 to 30 points — congratulations, doctor; 18 to 23 points — honors graduate; 13 to 17 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 5 to 12 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 4 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?

Mutts

Dilbert

Pickles For Better or For Worse

Get Fuzzy

Hi & Lois

Crossword Puzzle Mother Goose & Grimm ACROSS 1 Give a hoot 5 Begin 10 Mama’s mate 14 Fibbed 15 Portable home 16 Mar 17 Weapons 18 Analyzed again 20 Telepathy, e.g. 21 Cause of bad luck 22 Nervous 23 Breakfast table recesses 25 __-tac-toe 26 Painkiller 28 Actor James __ 31 Ship poles 32 Shopper’s binge 34 Hippie’s home 36 Symptom of athlete’s foot 37 __ in; join a conversation 38 San __; Costa Rica’s capital 39 Even score 40 Daft 41 Rudely brief 42 Most unusual 44 One who dies for his beliefs 45 Traitor 46 Toils 47 Comic __; “Peanuts,” e.g. 50 Market 51 Buddy 54 Small radio 57 Run fast 58 Pig’s comment 59 Razz 60 E’s followers 61 Cookware items 62 Wise men 63 Islets off Florida DOWN 1 Sound of thunder 2 Haughtiness 3 Thought about the past 4 McMahon & Begley 5 Bowler’s delight

Bound & Gagged

Created by Jacqueline E. Mathews

6 Adolescents 7 Pinnacle 8 Reed or Harrison 9 British custom 10 William or Harry 11 Female relation 12 Bakery display 13 Mayberry resident 19 “The Pine Tree State” 21 __ down; makes a note of 24 Sworn statement 25 Ash or alder 26 Leave out 27 __ furniture; chaise lounges, etc. 28 Military force 29 Where to find scores 30 Impudent 32 Injection 33 Clothing fastener 35 Graceful animal 37 Expense 38 Slimeball 40 Jumps

7/13/19

Friday’s Puzzle Solved

Non Sequitur

41 Waterproof covering 43 Beverages 44 Demi or Dudley 46 TV’s “__ Line Is It Anyway?” 47 Word in a red octagon 48 Threesome

7/13/19

49 Angry speech 50 Male animal 52 Sore 53 Garlands 55 “Don’t judge a book by __ cover” 56 Red or Dead 57 JFK’s Attorney General

Rubes

Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 - C1

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

UNHAPPY

LOCAL, MEMBEROWNED FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE E FOR GET MOR EY: YOUR MON ES FEWER FE S & CHARGE

AWESOME S! LOAN RATE

- with your current -

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION?

WE UNDERSTAND. What’s the Credit UNion Difference?

We’re dedicated to people, not proﬁt. be banked.com beUNbanked.com be banked.com 518-828-5216 MAKE THE SWITCH TODAY!

a ﬁnancial institution that

derstands you.

u tti oi n a ﬁ n a nacﬁinaa ln cii anl si ntsit ti tu otnh a tt UhNad te r s t a n dds ey orus. t a n d s y o u . Federally insured by NCUA

a ﬁnancial institution that

banked.com derstands you.

TONY CENICOLA/NEW YORK TIMES

A Dutch barn at the Mabee Farm Historic Site, overlooks the Mohawk River in Rotterdam Junction. be

a ﬁnancial institution that

banked.com

derstands you.

MORE INSIDE... See next page for more photos and a map of the locations in lower New York worth a visit.

In the Hudson Valley,

a drive back in time NEW NETHERLAND: It may

be history, but its legacy is hiding in plain sight. By RUSSELL SHORTO New York Times

Some people travel with a particular objective in mind: to find the past in the present. It’s an impossibility, of course — you never truly succeed, because the present is so very present. But in a wayward, fast-moving world, a focus on history can root you and offer perspective. This was my idea on a recent trip when I set out to find New York’s origins. In the early 1600s, the Dutch founded a colony called New Netherland, with its capital of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. It was the base from which they laid a claim to the New World and from which they tussled with their archenemy, England, and her colonies in New England and Virginia. The English won the power struggle when they took over in 1664, re-christening New Amsterdam as New York City.

New Netherland may be history, but its legacy is hiding in plain sight. It can be found in old houses and barns, in street patterns and in New York place names, from Harlem to Rotterdam, from “Breuckelen” (now Brooklyn) to Rensselaer. It’s in American culture broadly: “cookies” are Dutch; so is coleslaw. These small-scale legacies mask larger inheritances. The Dutch of the 17th century pioneered the concepts of free trade and religious tolerance, key ingredients in the development of what was to come: New York itself. Fifteen years ago I wrote “The Island at the Center of the World,” about the Dutch founding of New Amsterdam. Lately I have been toying with revisiting that era in another book. To get back into the period, I spent a weekend driving through the former Dutch landscape, which also happens to be one of the prettiest parts of New York state. It wouldn’t be an exhaustive hunt for every remnant — more of a lightly orchestrated drive, stitching together locales and meeting with historians and

TONY CENICOLA/NEW YORK TIMES

Next to Kinderhook is the even tinier village of Valatie. Magdalena’s in Valatie is shown in June 2019.

others who could give me perspective. It would be a reimmersion in the past, a visit to New York before it was New York. Driving out of Manhattan always presents challenges, but even these had a Dutch flavor. In Chinatown I maneuvered through heavy traffic onto the Bowery, which was once the boerderij, or farm road. Farther north, I skirted Nieuw Haarlem — the village founded in 1658 that would become upper Manhattan’s Harlem — and made my way onto the parkway named for Henry

Hudson, the English mariner who, sailing for the Dutch, first charted the area. My first stop was at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Much of the year its greensward is taken up with cricketers and soccer players; on this chilly day there was only a skittish flock of gulls. At the far end stands the Van Cortlandt House, dating from 1748, the oldest building in the Bronx. But a century before that, when the East Coast was the Wild West, this land was the estate of jurist Adriaen van der Donck, who locked

horns with Peter Stuyvesant, the last director of New Netherland, over the colony’s fate. Van der Donck was known as the Yonkheer, more or less the equivalent of “Young Sir,” a title that in time morphed into the name of the city of Yonkers. The Saw Mill Parkway that runs past it also echoes this Dutch settler: He was the one who established the mill. As I crossed the Hudson on the new Mario Cuomo Bridge I felt a twinge of sadness for the passing of its predecessor, whose name, Tappan Zee Bridge, was a lovely amalgam of languages. The Tappan were the native tribe who lived in this region, and zee, Dutch for sea, reflected the settlers’ naming of this widening in the river after their neighbors. Heading up the west side of the Hudson on a moody spring afternoon, skirting Hook Mountain, which rises from the river with a primordial majesty, got me thinking about the Low Country settlers of the 1600s, who must have been stunned by such peaks. The Hudson Valley was — is — such a big, brooding, hunkering, muscular landscape. The wilderness was so very wild, and, whether from animals or natives who felt threatened by the Europeans, or the profound cold of the Little Ice Age, it was deeply dangerous. Those newcomers were all but powerless. Today that wilderness is sprinkled with communities, many of whose settlers are escapees from New York City. A drive through the Hudson Valley is one of the most beautiful in See HUDSON C6

TONY CENICOLA/NEW YORK TIMES

The falls near Kinderhookis shown in June. the name Kinderhook, or “children’s corner,” predates even the Dutch colony, which was founded circa 1625.

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

C2 - Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019

How did NASA put men on the moon?

One harrowing step at a time NASA

A panoramic photo assembled by Dave Byrne uses images taken by Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission.

By JOEL ACHENBACH Washington Post

“Fate has ordained that the men who went to the moon to explore in peace will stay on the moon to rest in peace. These brave men, Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin, know that there is no hope for their recovery. But they also know that there is hope for mankind in their sacrifice.” Remarks prepared for President Richard Nixon, in a memo from White House speechwriter William Safire, July 18, 1969, under the heading “IN EVENT OF MOON DISASTER.” Spoiler alert: They lived! They walked on the moon, gathered rocks, planted a flag, rocketed home to Earth and splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean. After three weeks in quarantine (to prevent a purely hypothetical moon-germ contagion), the three Apollo 11 astronauts got their ticker-tape parade and eternal glory. Why it worked - and why the U.S. beat the Soviet Union to the moon after having been humiliated, repeatedly, during the early years of the space race - remains a compelling story of managerial vision, technological genius and astronautical dash. But it was never as breezy as NASA made it look. The first landing on the moon could easily have been the first crashing. NASA’s strategy during the 1960s was built around incremental achievements, with each mission wringing out some of the risk. Still, potential disaster lurked everywhere. Just two years before Apollo 11, three astronauts died in a freakish fire during a capsule test at Cape Canaveral, Florida. To put astronauts on the surface of the moon and bring them home safely, NASA had to do many things right, in succession, with margins of error ranging from small to nonexistent. “I consider a trip to the moon and back to be a long and very fragile daisy chain of events,” Michael Collins, the third member of the Apollo 11 crew, told The Washington Post recently. “There were 23 critical things that had to occur perfectly,” recalls engineer JoAnn Morgan, who handled communications in Launch Control at the Kennedy Space Center. One of those things was the landing on the moon, which obviously couldn’t be practiced under realistic conditions. No one knew the nature of the moon’s surface. Hard? Soft? Powdery? Gooey? The mission planners feared that the lunar module could become instantly mired, or just sink out of sight, gobbled up like candy. Equally nerve-racking was the planned departure from the moon. The top half of the lunar lander, the ascent module, relied on a single engine to blast the astronauts back to lunar orbit. It had to work. If it didn’t, Nixon would have to pull out that memo. Collins, who orbited the moon in the mother ship while his crewmates were on the surface, was keenly aware that failure was an option. In his memoir “Carrying the Fire,” he wrote: “My secret terror for the last six months has been leaving them on the moon and returning to Earth alone. ... If they fail to rise from the surface, or crash back into it, I am not going to commit suicide; I am coming home, forthwith, but I will be a marked man for life and I know it.” NASA has an institutional instinct to project supernatural competence; it downplays, or hides beneath jargon, the uh-oh

moments in human spaceflight. If on July 20, 1969, a giant maneating moon lizard had emerged from a lava tube and chased Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin back into the lunar lander, NASA would have described this as an off-nominal event requiring a contingency procedure. nnn

There’s a full-scale lunar lander on display at the National Air and Space Museum on the Mall. It is officially known as LM2 — Lunar Module 2. Originally called a Lunar Excursion Module, the spidery spacecraft was generally called “the Lem” and nicknamed “the bug.” The display vehicle at the museum never went to space but was used in ground tests, including drop tests to see how it could handle a hard landing. The exterior has been modified to make it look like the Apollo 11 lander — the Eagle. It doesn’t look like a flying machine. Or maybe it looks like one that has been taken apart and then, after a few cocktails, put back together incorrectly. It has no curves and minimal symmetry. It features oddly protruding elements that seem to be tacked on randomly, including a fuel tank that the writer Oliver Morton has described as protruding like a goiter. Directly overhead, suspended by wires from the ceiling, is the Spirit of St. Louis, Charles Lindbergh’s primitive plane, not much more than a metal box with propellers. But at least it’s immediately recognizable as a plane. The lunar module is bewildering. Where, exactly, do the astronauts sit? (Nowhere: There are no seats. They stand.) “This is the first true spaceship,” says Paul Fjeld, an amateur historian who seems to know everything about LM-2. Fjeld explains that it didn’t have to fly in an atmosphere and thus didn’t have to be aerodynamic. Or even look good. The designers at Grumman Aircraft had to figure out the most basic concepts, like how to get astronauts out of the crew cabin and down to the moon’s surface, roughly 10 feet below, notes Charles Fishman in his book “One Giant Leap.” The designers initially decided that the astronauts, who would be in bulky moon suits, should go down to the surface by climbing hand over hand on a knotted rope. They’d return the same way, lugging moon rocks and getting an amazing workout. Wisely, the designers decided to go with a ladder. Though everything about the moonshot was fraught with uncertainty, it benefited from a clearly defined goal. In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy asked NASA to put a man on the moon and bring him safely back to Earth before the decade was out. The next year, in September 1962, Kennedy gave his famous “We choose to go to the moon” speech at Rice University in Houston. He said the United States chooses to do these things in space “not because they are easy, but because they are hard ...” He noted that the moon is 240,000 miles away and that the mission would require “a giant rocket more than 300 feet tall,” and that this rocket would be “made of new metal alloys, some of which have not yet been invented.” He would not live to see this happen. But his murder made the moon program untouchable, something that simply had to be achieved, not only for geopolitical reasons but also to

honor the martyred president. The United States poured $20 billion and 400,000 workers into the moonshot. Contrary to popular belief, NASA did not invent Teflon, Velcro or Tang. But it did invent flying to the moon. Navigating to and around the moon was a computing challenge — one that required the most advanced computers at MIT as well as human computers such as Katherine Johnson, the NASA mathematician celebrated in the book and movie “Hidden Figures.” NASA chose a mission architecture for Apollo that saved payload weight and reduced the size of the main rocket but required astronauts to take a separate craft, the lunar lander, to the moon’s surface and then rendezvous with the mother ship in lunar orbit. That was a splendid idea on paper but added risk and complexity. Meanwhile, the Soviet Union had its own moon program, but struggled to build a giant rocket that could launch without blowing up. The Russians had internal disputes among their engineers. A huge setback came when the chief rocket designer, Sergei Korolev — a survivor of the Gulag during the Stalin era — died during surgery in 1966. The United States, meanwhile, had Wernher von Braun, the ex-Nazi who led the program that devised the V-2 rockets that terrorized Britain during World War II. Von Braun and other German scientists and engineers had been brought to the United States after the war. Von Braun envisioned human spaceflight that included space stations, space shuttles and interplanetary arks carrying humans to Mars. The moon landing, for von Braun, was just one milestone in a much more ambitious invasion of space. “In a simplistic way, we had von Braun, and he built a rocket capable of a lunar landing mission. The Soviet Union could not build an equally capable rocket,” said John Logsdon, author of multiple books on the space race. The Soviets did build a moon rocket, the N1. It had 30 engines. Four times the Soviets tried to launch it, and every time something went wrong. The second failure was particularly spectacular. It happened on July 3, 1969 — just 13 days before the scheduled launch of Apollo 11. The N1 rose above the launch tower, fell back to the pad and blew up in one of the biggest nonmilitary explosions in history. nnn

In December 1968 came the first giant leap, when the three Apollo 8 astronauts flew all the way to the moon, orbited it and flew home, a journey that most human beings appropriately found amazing. Apollo 9 was a shakedown cruise in Earth orbit, with the command module and the lunar lander practicing the orbital rendezvous that would be necessary for the moon mission. Apollo 10 was like a combination of the two previous missions: a flight to the moon and separation of the lunar module and the command module. The Lem descended to within 50,000 feet of the moon’s surface before igniting the ascent engine to blast back to lunar orbit. So that left one more giant leap. Not long before his death in 2012, Neil Armstrong said in one of his rare interviews that he had wished, back in July 1969, that they’d had another month to get

ready for the moon-landing mission. He calculated only a 50% chance of a successful landing. He figured that there was a 90% chance the crew would make it back to Earth alive. On July 16, 1969, the Saturn V rocket with three Apollo 11 astronauts riding on top blasted off from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. “I could feel the shock wave vibrate through my bones,” says engineer Morgan, who was at a console in Launch Control. The trip to the moon took three days. Most of that time, the astronauts couldn’t see the Earth or the moon. The spacecraft rolled like a chicken on a spit so that the sun would not heat only one side of the vehicle. Finally the spacecraft pivoted, and the moon came into view. It filled the window. It was not a flat, silver disk, Collins recalled, but a three-dimensional object, bulging, and a rough-looking place. “It was just a totally different moon than I had grown up with,” Collins said. “It was awesome. It was certainly not inviting.” On July 20, Armstrong and Aldrin slipped into the Eagle and began their descent to the lunar surface. They hadn’t gone far before the lander’s computer flashed an alarm. “Program alarm. It’s a twelveoh-two,” Armstrong told Mission Control. In Houston, astronaut Charlie Duke served as the CapCom, the person in direct communication with the Apollo crew. Duke had no idea what a 1202 alarm meant. After 16 seconds of silence, Armstrong spoke again, this time with the kind of urgency you’d expect from someone who doesn’t know if he’s going to land on the moon or be forced to abort the mission: “Give us a reading on the 1202 program alarm.” In Mission Control, engineer Steve Bales had a direct line to a 24-year-old colleague named Jack Garman who sat in a backroom. Garman kept the computer codes (such as “1202”) on a cheat sheet on his console. “It’s executive overflow. If it does not occur again, we’re fine,” Garman told Bales. The Apollo Guidance Computer was a triumph of engineering — compact, hard-wired to do lots of things at once — but it was overloaded with radar data. As a result, it was doing exactly what it was supposed to do, which is dump lower-priority programs. But it was continuing to guide the Eagle toward the surface. Bales relayed that message: We’re still go for landing. The Eagle, however, had overshot the intended landing area by several miles. The computer was guiding it toward a crater with steep sides and flanked by car-size boulders. Armstrong took manual control, slowed the descent, and began flying the Eagle like a helicopter, almost parallel to the surface. He had trained tirelessly on the Lunar Landing Training Vehicle, an ungainly contraption designed to simulate how the Eagle would fly in the moon’s gentle gravity. Armstrong was an extraordinary pilot. He’d gotten a student pilot’s license on his 16th birthday before he knew how to drive a car, according to James Donovan’s book “Shoot For the Moon.” Not only could he fly anything, he could crash anything

and emerge unscathed. Armstrong had flown combat missions in Korea, and once had to eject from his plane just before it crashed into the sea. He’d piloted the experimental, rocketpowered X-15 aircraft, at one point bouncing off the atmosphere accidentally (as dramatized in the opening scene of the movie “First Man”). During the Gemini 8 mission in 1966, a malfunctioning thruster put the spacecraft into a terrifying spin, but Armstrong, on the verge of passing out, managed to get it under control before making an emergency splashdown in the Pacific. And in 1968, he’d lost control of the Lunar Landing Training Vehicle and had to eject just seconds before it crashed. As Armstrong searched for a level spot to land, fuel became an issue. The Eagle was supposed to be on the surface already, and the fuel supply had been carefully calculated. If they ran out of fuel, they’d have to abort the landing by firing the ascent engine. The only other option was falling the rest of the way to the surface in what they could only hope would be a kind of soft crashing. “Sixty seconds,” Charlie Duke said. Aldrin called out the rate of descent and the lateral motion. Armstrong searched for a flat spot. “Kicking up some dust,” Aldrin said. “Thirty seconds,” Duke said. For nine seconds, no one said anything. Armstrong’s heart rate hit 156. “Contact light,” Aldrin said. A rod extending from the bottom of one of the Eagle’s legs touched the surface. Armstrong killed the engine. “Houston, uh ... “ He paused. “Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.” “Roger, Tranquility. We copy you on the ground. You got a bunch of guys about to turn blue. We’re breathing again.” nnn

That’s the famous moon landing. It’s in all the books. It’s in the “First Man” movie. You can hear the radio transmissions with an easy search online. But even with all this documentation, and even after half a century, it’s a strangely thrilling, terrifying moment in human history. One quirky fact of the landing is that no one knew where the Eagle was, exactly, according to author Fishman. Collins, orbiting the moon on its far side, missed the landing drama. When he came back around to the near side of the moon he used a telescope to search for his comrades on the surface, but couldn’t spot them. Nor could anyone else at NASA figure out precisely where this “Tranquility Base” was. Collins told Armstrong that, from orbit, the landing area “looked rough as a cob.” Armstrong: “It really was rough, Mike. Over the targeted landing area, it was extremely rough, cratered, and large numbers of rocks that were probably some, many larger than five or 10 feet in size.” Collins: “When in doubt, land long.” Armstrong: “So we did.” Test pilot talk. When in doubt, land long (as if you’re in a jet aircraft in the Mojave Desert and not flying an experimental spaceship and trying to avoid craters and boulders on the moon). Armstrong and Aldrin were supposed to get some sleep but

instead decided to get on with the moonwalk, which turned out to be in prime time for the U.S. television audience. Armstrong stepped onto the “porch” and pulled a handle that deployed a television camera. His backward journey on the ladder was as incremental as the entire Apollo program. When he hit the footpad he jumped back up to the bottom rung of the ladder, just to make sure he could do it. Then he stepped onto the moon proper. “That’s one small step for man ...” He paused. Armstrong would later claim that he said “a man,” and not just “man.” He said the missing article must have gotten dropped from the radio transmission. “ ... one giant leap for mankind.” No one perceived it as a flubbed line. Everyone got the point. Aldrin followed just 20 minutes later, and as he looked around, he offered a perfect description: “Magnificent desolation.” nnn

Why did it all work so splendidly? The stars aligned. In his new book “American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race,” historian Douglas Brinkley writes, “[It] takes a rare combination of leadership, luck, timing, and public will to pull off something as sensational as Kennedy’s Apollo moonshot.” Leadership. Luck. Timing. Public will. Those are not line items in a federal budget. They can’t be commanded to materialize. The backers of Apollo may have made a fundamental strategic error: They framed the enterprise as a race. They won it — and then didn’t know what to do next. They never had a plan for an extended moon presence, such as a moon base. Most of the Apollo technology proved of limited use in future space projects. Everything was moon-specific, goal-specific. As a result, much of the Apollo infrastructure was disassembled. It was like breaking down the set at the end of a film shoot. “It was a Faustian bargain. The space cadets got the moon, but the price they paid for it was there wouldn’t be anything after the moon,” says space historian Howard McCurdy of American University. “It’s not advantageous to tie your future to a moonshot program.” Spaceflight is now in a profound transition, no longer the exclusive enterprise of huge government bureaucracies. The commercial space industry is booming. The economies of advanced nations depend on satellites. Military officials fear that their satellites are vulnerable, and they say we must prepare for a new era of space warfighting. President Donald Trump wants to create a Space Force as a sixth branch of the military. Meanwhile, the moon is prominent again. China recently landed a probe on its far side. India has a lander and rover planned for the near future. In March, the Trump administration ordered NASA to land astronauts at the moon’s south pole no later than 2024. Reality check: Going to the moon isn’t as easy as plugging an address into Google Maps. But with enough pluck and gumption, plus money and genius, it can be done. That was the point of Apollo 11.

Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 - C3

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

Food 1

TASTE TEST: We tried 14 brands

to find the tastiest one for veggies, pizza and much more

WHO MAKES THE BEST RANCH DRESSING? By GRACE WONG Chicago Tribune

We don’t just use creamy white ranch dressing for our vegetables. Oh, no. We use it as a dip for our pizza, wings, chips, cheese curds and egg rolls; as a marinade for meats to throw on the grill; and as a topping for nachos, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and potato skins. The dressing has become the mark of a true Midwesterner, an indicator that residents wear as a badge of honor. And why shouldn’t we? Typically made with a combination of buttermilk, salt, garlic and fragrant herbs and spices, it’s rich and versatile with a lovely tang that excites the palate. According to the Santa Barbara Independent, the condiment was created by Steve Henson, who worked as a plumbing contractor in Alaska in 1949 and fed it to his crew. After Henson retired, he and his wife Gayle settled at Hidden Valley Ranch near Santa Barbara, Calif., in 1956. With outdoor activities and home-cooked meals, the ranch catered to tourists who quickly spread the word about the dressing served with their salads. By the early 1970s, the sauce was nationally coveted. Ranch is king, according to the Association for Dressings and Sauces, beating out Italian, blue cheese, Thousand Island, Caesar, balsamic vinaigrette and French. It’s been that way since 1992, according to Slate. It can be found on nearly half of all restaurant menus nationwide and 60% of menus in the Midwest, said Mike Kostyo, a trendologist with Datassential, which conducts food industry market research. These days, you can

find myriad versions of it, from wasabi to chipotle to barbecue, and 70% of consumers say they either love or like ranch. We at Chicago Tribune Food & Dining are Team Ranch. But with a huge variety of brands, which one is best for your dipping and spreading? There’s only one way to find out — a blind tasting. We tried 14 brands of bottled, shelfstable plain ranch dressings, avoiding ones found in the refrigerated section. After including the major labels, we also added store brands. We also tried gluten-free and dairy-free dressing

SEE INSIDE FOR NO. 14

See RANCH C6

Canned wines have entered the mainstream TAB TOASTS: Sales increased

nearly 70 percent in 2018 By DAVE MCINTYRE Washington Post

“I love this can,” my 19-year-old daughter exclaimed when she opened the refrigerator. She grabbed the 250 milliliter can of Lil Fizz, from No Fine Print Wine, and caressed it in her hands, like a TV model showing off an expensive face cream. “It’s rose gold, a perfect color for millennials, and this DIY script is great,” she said. Written as though by marker on a napkin while brainstorming over a meal, the labeling included three lines describing the wine as “tastes like sunshine,” highly “crushable,” and with just the right amount of fizz. “That’s all you need to know,” she said. (For the record, my daughter’s expertise lies more in art and design than in wine. At least, I think so.) You will be seeing more wine in cans soon. That’s a fair bet. Canned wines were initially a niche category dominated by smaller, innovative wineries responding to a new potential market. Field Recordings in Paso Robles, Calif., Underwood in Oregon and Old Westminster in Maryland were early adopters. Santa Julia, a value-oriented organic label from Argentina, is now on the market not just with 375-milliliter cans, but also koozies to keep them cold as well as plastic lids to preserve any leftovers. Amble & Chase sells a tasty French rosé for $22 for four 250ml cans. Old Westminster took the rain-diluted harvest from the trying 2018 vintage and made a tasty spritzers, marketed in 250ml cans as Better

DRINK LOCAL Coyote Moon Vineyards of Clayton offers a selection of its wines in cans. Visit www.coyotemoon vineyards.com/cans

TOM MCCORKLE/WASHINGTON POST

Canned wine is growing in popularity, and more producers are starting to offer it.

Wine. And now the big boys are getting into the game. Ste. Michelle Estates, Washington state’s largest producer, is selling its popular 14 Hands label in cans. In early June, Bonterra trumpeted the first canned California organic wines, with sauvignon blanc, rosé and a “young red” blend in 250ml cans for $20 a four-pack. Also this month, Trinchero Family Estates, one of California’s top five wineries, announced the release of its Pomelo label sauvignon blanc and rosé for $6 per 375ml can. This may be a test of the market — if Trinchero starts putting its Sutter Home wines in aluminum, the category will really take off. Canned wine accounts for a tiny fraction of the market, still only about 1 percent. But sales of cans increased 69 percent in 2018, with volume up 47 percent over the previous year, according to Beverage Media, citing Nielsen statistics. That compared with a 5 percent increase in box wines and a 14.2 percent gain for wine in Tetra Paks. With large companies like Trinchero and Ste. Michelle joining the game, these numbers should increase dramatically. Marketing types are certainly hyperventilating over cans’ potential. Cans are See WINES C6

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

C4 - Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019

The chilling playbook of a serial killer By DENNIS DRABELLE Washington Post

American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century By Maureen Callahan Viking. 285 pp. $36 The serial killer’s Achilles’ heel is the very thing that makes him so fascinating: His urge to repeat himself. He either stages his murders as rituals, thus providing clues to why he is enraged with the world, or he falls into patterns, because devising a new modus operandi for each killing calls for unsustainable levels of creativity and flexibility. But what if a serial killer has enough wits and self-control to fashion an amorphous M. O.? What if he reads and learns from FBI profiles of fiends like himself and from fiction such as “The Silence of the Lambs”? What if the very serialism of his “work” escapes notice? And what if he defies the stereotype of serial killers as sullen loners by being a family man? All these exceptions were true of Israel Keyes, the subject of Maureen Callahan’s riveting book “American Predator.” And Keyes had something else going for him: He barely left a trace. “No property records,” Callahan writes. “No documentation of parents or siblings. No address history, no gun licenses, no academic transcripts. ... He had left nearly no digital footprints, no paper trail — and this was a guy with an unusual name.” Later it came out that Keyes had never even applied for a Social Security card, though he had done military service. Callahan, an investigative journalist, begins her narrative with the murder that spelled the beginning of the end for Keyes. In February 2012, a high school senior named Samantha Koenig went missing from the kiosk where she worked as a barista in Anchorage. A securitycamera video showed her leaving with an unknown adult male. But the transaction looked so ordinary that at first the cops wondered whether the girl hadn’t “staged [her own] abduction, and the man in the video was her accomplice.” The man had shown so little of himself to the camera that “tall and athletic” was as much of a description as could be gleaned. (Koenig’s sangfroid may have been an act she put on to keep her abductor calm.) The first break in the case came when someone began using Koe-

When Keyes took people, he was acutely attuned to their animal response: the acid flush of adrenaline flooding the brain, color draining from the faces, pupils dilating in fear. He could smell it in their sweat. He liked to extend that response as long as possible.” MAUREEN CALLAHAN From her book, “American Predator”

nig’s ATM card to make cash withdrawals in Texas. Then an alert small-town Texas cop reported seeing a car parked near an ATM at 2:23 a.m. Callahan hones in on the nerve-racking moment when a highway patrolman spotted the same make and color of car only to realize he lacked probable cause to pull it over. “Find a reason,” the cop’s superior insisted over the radio. He did: The driver exceed the speed limit — by a measly two miles, but that was enough. At the

wheel of the stopped car was Israel Keyes. Kidnapping is a federal crime, and the FBI had been directing the case from Anchorage. Taken there, Keyes admitted to killing Koenig and to having done this sort of thing before, though how often and who his victims were he wouldn’t say. He was able to take charge of his own interrogation, largely because of what Callahan sees as the ineptitude of a lawyer from the U.S. attorney’s office in Anchorage who

insisted on being the alpha questioner only to commit one blunder after another. Most damagingly, the bumbling lawyer failed to give the right impression: Make the suspect think you already know far more about him and his actions than you actually do. Nonetheless, the other interrogators pieced together how Keyes got away with so many murders. He wasn’t picky. With the exception of young children, whom Keyes claimed to have left alone, he would just as soon target a portly middleaged couple as he would a young woman such as Koenig. This randomness, along with Keyes’ vanishingly low profile, enabled him to kill undetected for years. Nor was Keyes trying to make a point about his victims’ pasts or sexuality or any other personal characteristic, Callahan deduces after listening to tapes of his interrogation. He was after power and sick thrills. “When Keyes took people,” she writes, “he was acutely attuned to their animal response: the acid flush of adrenaline flooding the brain, color draining from the faces, pupils dilating in fear. He could smell it in their sweat. He liked to extend that response as long as possible.” He also got kicks from watching TV news clips about his murders and commenting on them (anonymously) online. He gloried in his superiority to the police. Keyes had been raised in a fundamentalist sect, home-schooled and surrounded by guns. As a child, he exhibited the behavior that seems to be a common denominator among adult serial killers: a lust for torturing animals. So how did the grown-up Keyes get caught? Callahan suggests that it was only because he wanted to be, that he made the rookie mistake of repeatedly using Koenig’s ATM card because it was time for his brilliance to be recognized. But we’ll never really know: Keyes committed suicide while in police custody awaiting trial for Koenig’s murder. “American Predator” is a fine book — exhaustively researched and candid without being prurient — that should be as illuminating to law-enforcement as it is fascinating to the general reader. If only there were some way to keep it from being read by would-be serial killers. Drabelle is a former mysteries editor of The Washington Post Book World.

Kids book club pick: The fear and struggle of seeing your parents as people Christina Barron Washington Post

“Where the Watermelons Grow” By Cindy Baldwin. Ages 8 to 12. Seeing your parents as real people can be frightening. No matter how loving and supportive they are, parents are human. And humans sometimes have problems. Della Kelly, the main character in “Where the Watermelons Grow,” learns early on that her mom has a serious problem. Mama would sleep a lot and then not at all. She would attack germs in the house with a fury. She would sometimes hear “voices of people we knew or voices of people who only existed in her own head,” the 12-year-old says. But other times, she would be the mama Della craves, the one who sings and reads stories. The one who seems like other kids’ moms. Daddy explains that Mama is battling a sickness, one that affects her brain. And it seems to be getting worse — like the time Mama was rushed to the hospital and stayed for a month. Della figures she can’t let that happen again. But whom can she turn to for help? Daddy is worn down, struggling to manage the family farm during a scorching North Carolina summer with no rain and a disease threatening his prized watermelons. He also has to take care of her sister Mylie, a toddler who’s nearly nonstop trouble.

Della’s best friend, Arden, lives next door. She’s known Arden’s family forever, but Della doesn’t want to worry them, and she wants to preserve “Mama’s dignity,” as Daddy says. Perhaps the special honey from the Bee Lady would do the trick, Della thinks. “It was pretty well accepted that the Bee Lady’s honey could cheer you up if you were feeling down, or fix your broken heart, or help you see things clearer when you had big decisions to make,” she says. The legendary honey has its limits, however. The Bee Lady offers help, but not the quick fix Della hopes for. But it might just make her brave enough to accept and love Mama, even without a cure.

Summaries from The New York Times Book Review:

THE IMPOSTOR: A TRUE STORY By Javier Cercas. Translated by Frank Wynne. (Vintage, $17.) For three decades, Enric Marco, a Catalan mechanic, was a prominent public face of Spanish survivors of the Holocaust — until his story was revealed to be a hoax. Cercas unravels the horrific, yet wildly successful, lie, raising questions about the truth and its consequences and investigating the uneasy kinship he felt with the disgraced man.

THE WAITER By Matias Faldbakken. Translated by Alice Menzies. (Scout Press, $16.) At the Hills, a fusty fine-dining restaurant in Oslo, Norway, the title character goes off the rails. Rattled by patrons whose preferences endanger the old guard, the waiter, who prided himself on his impeccable presentation and service, descends into neurosis: mixing up orders, giving nonsensical answers.

BUILT: THE HIDDEN STORIES BEHIND OUR STRUCTURES By Roma Agrawal. (Bloomsbury, $18.) A pioneering engineer behind some of the world’s tallest towers shares her enthusiasm and appreciation for her craft. The “engineered universe is a narrative full of stories and secrets,” Agrawal writes, and the book unveils many of the discipline’s solutions to the world’s problems. The astonishing ingenuity of engineers makes for fascinating reading.

DAYS OF AWE: STORIES By A.M. Homes. (Penguin, $17.) The absurd and the delicate live side by side in these 12 selections, all shot through with Homes’ brand of dark humor. The title story follows a war reporter and a novelist who meet at a conference on genocide (one whose intentions are somewhat undercut by its corporate sponsors) and carry on an affair. Times reviewer Ramona Ausubel praised the collection, writing that “everything has a sharp edge, is strikingly beautiful and suddenly also a little menacing.”

SQUEEZED: WHY OUR FAMILIES CAN’T AFFORD AMERICA By Alissa Quart. (Ecco/ HarperCollins, $16.99.) Quart coins the term the “Middle Precariat” to describe the swath of Americans whose financial situations are increasingly tenuous. Many of the families she interviews speak of the guilt and shame they feel about their circumstances, although the book makes an argument that personal discipline is not to blame.

THE MIDDLEMAN

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE ... In “The Science of Breakable Things,” by Tae Keller, Natalie wants to cure her mom, who suffers from depression. So she enters an egg-drop competition and hopes to win the money to take her mom to see magical flowers that survive against the odds. She’s sure the flowers will give her mom hope. “All the Greys on Greene Street,” by Laura Tucker, is a mystery set in New York’s art community. Ollie’s father, an art restorer, disappears one night. Her mom, a sculptor, isn’t panicked. Instead, she hasn’t gotten out of bed for days. Ollie has to find her dad before other grown-ups get involved, which might mean her mom would disappear, too.

NOTEWORTHY PAPERBACKS

BILL O’LEARY/WASHINGTON POST

“Where the Watermelons Grow” by Cindy Baldwin explores a 12-year-old’s struggle watching her mother’s mental illness.

By Olen Steinhauer. (Picador, $18.) A timely new thriller imagines what would happen if an organized anti-capitalist fervor swept the United States. One day, hundreds of Americans across the country simply vanish, raising fears that the organization, known as the Massive Brigade, is actually a terrorist group. Although Steinhauer asks political questions, they don’t get in the way of suspense.

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 - C5

Puzzles Last week’s puzzle answers

Level 1

7/7/19

Solution to Last Week’s puzzle

Answers on C6

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 sudoku.org.uk © 2019 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved.

Answers Next Week

Horoscope

ANOTHER LOUIE LAMENT East-West vulnerable, North deals NORTH ♠A872 ♥ Q5 ♦ AK9753 ♣6 WEST EAST ♠4 ♠K5 ♥ J 10 9 8 3 2 ♥ K64 ♦8 ♦ Q J 10 4 ♣ Q 10 9 5 2 ♣KJ87 SOUTH ♠ Q J 10 9 6 3 ♥ A7 ♦ 62 ♣A43 The bidding: NORTH 1♦ 3♠ 5♥

EAST Pass Pass Pass

SOUTH 1♠ 4NT 6♠

WEST Pass Pass All pass

Opening lead: Jack of ♥ Somebody spiked the punch at the club’s Saturday night duplicate and the players were bidding a little wildly. Hard Luck Louie was feeling his oats when he bid to slam, but the contract had decent play. The opening heart lead went to dummy’s queen, East’s king, and Louie’s ace.

Louie ran the queen of spades at trick two and was quickly down one. East won with his king and returned a heart. “Both kings offside,” said Louie. “Darn my luck!” Lucky Larry was also feeling the joys, and he arrived in the same contract with the same opening lead. He also covered with dummy’s queen and captured East’s king with the ace. He led the queen of spades, just like Louie had done, but when West followed low, Larry rose with dummy’s ace. He cashed the ace and king of diamonds and was a bit surprised when West showed out but didn’t ruff. Larry ruffed a diamond, cashed the ace of clubs, and ruffed a club in dummy. Another diamond ruff, another club ruff, and Larry discarded his losing heart on one of dummy’s established diamonds — making six! Larry’s line of play was far superior to Louie’s. The king of spades might have fallen under the ace, or the diamonds might have split 3-2 with the king of spades in the hand with three diamonds. There are other layouts, in addition to this one, where Larry’s line would have also worked. (Bob Jones welcomes readers’ responses sent in care of this paper. Please send your e-mail responses to tcaeditors@ tribpub.com)

By Stella Wilder Born today, you may look back on your life and credit luck with much of your opportunity and success, but that is giving the stars — and yourself — short shrift. You have been endowed with tremendous talents — and that’s not a matter of luck, but of destiny. You also have the wherewithal and the ability to take advantage of opportunities as they arise — and that’s not luck, either! Sure, you are a lucky individual, but that’s only part of the story. You are capable, skilled, charismatic, forward-thinking, opportunistic, energetic, tenacious — and a dozen other things that contribute directly to the life you lead and the success you surely enjoy. You are capable of doing things on your own, but you enjoy working as part of an ensemble. Group efforts bring out your best, it is true, and you have much to bring to the table when collaboration is called for — whether it be at work, rest, recreation or your private life. You are generous, affable, loyal and quite protective of those in your inner circle. Also born on this date are: Ringo Starr, musician, singer, former Beatle; Michelle Kwan, figure skater; Kirsten Vangsness, actress; Satchel Paige, baseball player; Jorja Fox, actress; Doc Severinsen, musician; David McCullough, author. 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. MONDAY, JULY 8 CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You are sure to be surprised by certain developments today, but you’re in a good place to untangle any webs that others weave. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Your skills are in demand right now, but you may have little time to devote to other people’s projects. You have your hands full with your own!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — It’s a good day to put all you can of yourself on display. You cannot impress everyone; keep an eye out for those you impress the most. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You can do much to win over someone who has been a very vocal critic in the past. Once you explain yourself, all will be clear — and forgiven. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Just because something looks to be quite long and involved doesn’t mean it’s worth skipping — and it’s something you can surely tackle. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You will have much food for thought throughout this rather dizzy day. You mustn’t let what others are doing affect you too much. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You may gain some ground today by defying the powers that be, but you must do so in a way that protects others from any possible backlash. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — The more you push against someone who is pushing against you, the less progress you will make. Use his or her energy to your advantage! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You are willing to say what needs to be said, surely, but you must wait until the time is right — and you mustn’t be too aggressive, either! ARIES (March 21-April 19) — The support you’ve been enjoying in the past may not be there for you today, so you’ll have to go it alone for the time being. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You have the feeling you’re being spied upon by someone who is eager to know what you know. There’s nothing secret going on; tell the truth! GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — What someone does behind your back changes your mind about something you were very certain about only yesterday. Keep looking forward. COPYRIGHT 2019 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

C6 - Saturday - Sunday, July 13-14, 2019

Hudson From C1

the United States, with the river and the blue-black Catskills in the distance evoking the landscapes of 19th-century Hudson River School painters. There was still a glow in the sky as I drove into New Paltz, dominated by the 6,500 students at the State University of New York campus and the former students who settled there. The result is a mellow, hippyish vibe. You would have difficulty walking down Main Street without running into a candle shop, pottery studio or tearoom. It was dark when I pulled into the Stone House Bed & Breakfast in Hurley, 15 miles north. I had found the place on Booking.com and selected it because it seemed to suit the trip. I could not have chosen better. The owner, Sam Scoggins, looked like an older version of the actor who played another Sam in “The Lord of the Rings” and remarkably enough had a similar accent. He told me that he and his wife had met on a Buddhist dating website, bought this house 10 years ago and turned it into a bed-and-breakfast. The house was built in 1705 by Cornelis Cool, a Dutchman, in the Dutch style, with Dutch doors and saw-toothed shapes in the gables called vlechtingen. Scoggins showed me records indicating that Cool had been the largest taxpayer in the county. He certainly built a rich man’s home: a wandering warren of wide-plank floors leading to snug rooms. For dinner, I settled on a local hangout: Hurley Mountain Inn, a big barnlike bar-and-grill

Wines From C3

“perfectly portioned and perfectly portable ... in a gorgeous, Instagram-ready package,” one press released huffed. Cans are touted as ideal not just for picnics, but also for hikes, as they are much lighter than bottles. Really? I’d rather drink water on a hike and save the wine for

with a pool table in back. In the morning I looked out my window onto an unspoiled New Netherland landscape: the Esopus Creek below, the Catskill Mountains beyond. With the undulating forested ridges of the Catskills on my left, I headed up the New York State Thruway, crossed the Hudson River at the village of Catskill and made my way east to Kinderhook where I met up with two experts on the area’s early history: historian Ruth Piwonka, a longtime resident of the village, and Charles Gehring, translator of the Dutch archives of New Netherland. Kinderhook is Hudson Valley quaint, with Federal and Greek Revival houses separated by mountain vistas. It feels top-heavy: a tiny community of oversized houses, many of them weighty with history, including the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, the Benedict Arnold House and the General John Burgoyne House. But before that history, there was New Netherland. In fact, the name Kinderhook, or “children’s corner,” predates even the Dutch colony, which was founded circa 1625. “The name appears around 1614,” Piwonka told me. “You see it on explorers’ maps.” The popular story behind the name is that Henry Hudson was met here, on the Kinderhook Creek, by Indian families. “Nonsense,” said Gehring. “You have to understand that the Dutch named all such places as navigational markers.” He thinks it most likely that the name derives from rocks on the shore, which, from a ship, looked like children. Next to Kinderhook is the even tinier village of Valatie, whose name presents another puzzle. It was officially named

in the 1830s, but Piwonka said it was actually settled in 1661, when Peter Stuyvesant ordered families to farm the fertile flats along the creek. The name — pronounced va-LAY-shuh — signifies nothing in English. But the original Dutch — valletje — means “little falls,” and there are indeed falls here. But why call them “little” falls? Piwonka led me 6 miles south, where, at the town of Stuyvesant Falls, I discovered two majestic drops in the water. The man for whom these falls were named also sent settlers here in 1661. By plopping settlers down in the area, Stuyvesant hoped to prevent the takeover of the encroaching English; despite his efforts, that takeover would come three years later. In one go, Piwonka had given me a lesson in geography, power and nomenclature. I headed north on Route 9,

past farmland, meadows and small towns, to the second city of New Netherland, Beverwijck, which became Albany. People like to make fun of Albany — pokey, drab, dull — but I appreciate its charms. There are extensive Victorian neighborhoods, and the old downtown is redolent of the era depicted in William Kennedy’s novel “Ironweed,” a time of speakeasies and flophouses. Albany was my base for visiting the Mabee Farm Historic Site, 20 miles away. Ian Stewart — burly and bearded, the very model of a preservationist/woodworker — was waiting for me. The fact that Stewart’s company, New Netherland Timber Framing and Preservation, is devoted to saving Dutch-era barns and farmhouses says something about the lasting physical impact of the Dutch. I had asked Stewart if he

would give me a primer in colonial Dutch architecture, so here we were, on a windswept, sun-washed flatland overlooking the meandering Mohawk River. The Mabee farm dates from 1670; the house itself, from 1702, is what you would charitably call cozy: Its closet-like rooms give you the feeling of the past as another place entirely. But the star of the property is the barn. Dutch barns, it turns out, are a thing. “There were about 10,000 in America at one time,” Stewart said as he marched around the vaulted space, gesticulating at the wooden skeleton of the thing. “There are still 600 or 800 of them around.” The barns are popular — many are repurposed as houses — because of their construction method, which involves an anchor beam with a protruding through-tenon. “It’s a really

good way to tighten a joint because you’ve got it both wedged and pinned,” Stewart said. Doubly securing the central connectors allowed a Dutch barn to be built much larger and higher than an English barn. The result is a truly vast interior space. My weekend had been an act of recreation: trying to bring places in the past back to life. To help me, I had on my phone images by historical artist Len Tantillo, who is as meticulous in his reconstructions of New Netherland as any academic historian I know. As my last stop, I visited him at his studio, in Rensselaer County, where we looked at his painting of the Mabee farmhouse. “A work like that is relatively easy to do because the farm still exists,” he said. “You can go there and look at the buildings.” But details change over time — a window is added, a door frame disappears — so to recreate it at a particular time, in this case, circa 1800, requires archival work. The Mabee family had slaves, and I noted that Tantillo had depicted a black man working a plow. “He was a man named Cato,” he said. “He was a slave who was owned by Jacob Mabee’s brother. He escaped, and there was an ad in an Albany newspaper for his return, giving his name and a physical description. He was captured and lived the rest of his life on this farm.” Tantillo’s paintings achieve what I try to do in my historical writing, and what travelers of a certain mindset are looking for. They bring us back. They awaken what, in a magical phrase, Dutch historian Johan Huizinga once pointed to as the basis of all historical work: “our perpetual astonishment that the past was once a living reality.”

afterward. I want to find my way home, after all. Hyperbole aside, there’s great potential to this category. As I wrote last week, aluminum cans are friendlier to the environment than glass bottles in terms of carbon footprint in production and transport to market. They are also dramatically more valuable than glass as a recycled product. The 375ml cans, slightly larger than the familiar 355ml soda can, are a logical replacement

for half bottles, which never really caught on with consumers or wineries despite their convenience for people who don’t want to consume an entire bottle in one sitting or deal with leftovers. But the 250ml can (basically a generous 8-ounce pour) may be the ideal size for consumers. It amounts to a single generous glass, plus a bonus splash as a reward, the “just a little bit more” that completes an evening. A survey conducted

earlier this year by Robert Williams Jr. of Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania, along with Helena Williams and Matthew Bauman from Texas Tech University, noted a consumer preference for the 250ml size. Of 1,700 consumers surveyed, 43 percent preferred the 250ml can, while only 50 percent of wineries who use cans offer that size. In contrast, only 21 percent of consumers favored the 375ml format, while 42 percent of producers

adopting cans used it. By a quirk of federal regulations, 250ml cans must be sold in four-packs, while other sizes, including 500, 375 and 187ml, may be sold individually. Federal regulators are taking public comments on packaging size and other issues. “Why can’t cans be convenient?” asks Jim Trezise, president of the winery trade association Wine America. “Wine in cans has exploded in recent years,” he says, employing a

perhaps unfortunate image, “and may be sold in individual cans of 187ml — too little — and 375ml — too much — but not 250ml, which is just right.” Trezise says the requirement that 250ml cans be sold in packs of four is “just not fair.” Allowing sales of individual cans “would likely increase sales while encouraging moderation through portion control,” he said.

tasters did not enjoy it. Describing its flavor as like lemon Pledge or poppyseed dressing, tasters complained that this ranch was too salty, cloyingly sweet and acidic. “This is super gross,” one taster wrote. $7.69, 9 ounces

ranch from Whole Foods for its not-too-thick, not-too-thin consistency and said it hit the tangy and sour notes that they looked for in a good ranch dressing. However, multiple people said it tasted less like ranch and more like Caesar dressing, writing that the flavor was off and totally unbalanced. One taster said it was “pretending it’s ranch,” but others said it may be good on salad, pizza or fries. $3.99, 16 ounces

ranch. I refuse to accept it.” A more optimistic taster said it had potential if served with fries. $2.79, 16 ounces

called it “generic and inoffensive” with a great consistency and pleasant, egglike aroma. However, others said it tasted cheap, like a grocery store brand, and one taster complained that the consistency was too thick for a dressing. $3, 16 ounces

Ranch From C3

to be inclusive of people who cannot have dairy or are on a restricted diet but still wish to partake. This is our latest iteration of taste tests of common supermarket products. If you’re interested in seeing more — such as which brands of tortilla chips, grapefruit sparkling water or vanilla ice cream are the best — check them out here. This was a blind tasting, which means tasters didn’t know which brand of ranch they were trying. Each dressing was placed in a bowl and served with carrot sticks for dipping. Tasters were asked to comment on the appearance, aroma and flavor of the ranch and how they felt it would pair with foods such as the carrot sticks or pizza. Participants were also asked to comment on aftertaste and consistency. The ranch dressings were purchased at Jewel-Osco, Trader Joe’s, Target, Whole Foods and Aldi. Prices listed are what they are priced normally, without any promotions or discounts. Tasters for ranch had strong opinions, with some of the brands receiving the lowest scores ever seen by this series. The winner won by a landslide and the loser, well, reviewers were not shy about their thoughts. There were no ties. See the results below, listed from worst to best. And let us know what product we should try next.

14. WALDEN FARMS CALORIE FREE RANCH DRESSING “This tastes like straight up chemicals mixed with dirty water,” one taster wrote about Walden Farms, the last-place finisher. The consistency was

WALDEN FARMS

“This tastes like straight up chemicals mixed with dirty water,” one taster wrote about the last-place finisher.

watery and thin, and the dressing smelled like paint or a public pool. Many complained of a dirty water or chemical flavor, but one optimistically said that it could be the kind of ranch used for bagged iceberg lettuce or a cheap banquet salad. “This would make anyone hate ranch, even ranch lovers,” one wrote. $3.99, 12 ounces

13. ANNIE’S NATURALS COWGIRL RANCH DRESSING Participants were not kind to Annie’s dressing. “I literally gagged,” one wrote. Tasters hated the consistency, saying that it was too watery and looked “oddly gray, drab and sad.” It smelled like feet or sweat and tasted like bad cheese with a powdery aftertaste, they said. “This is maybe the grossest one. I couldn’t taste it again,” one wrote. $3.29, 8 ounces

12. SIR KENSINGTON’S AVOCADO OIL RANCH Made with avocado oil and eggs, Sir Kensington’s is gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free and seasoned with mustard extract, black pepper, garlic and onion. It was the most expensive bottle of ranch included in this taste test. Nevertheless,

TONY CENICOLA/NEW YORK TIMES

48 Hudson Avenue, the so-called Van Ostrande-Radliff House, an example of traditional Dutch urban architecture, in Albany. One of the most beautiful parts of New York was once the spine of the Dutch colony, and remnants of its history are everywhere, hiding in plain sight.

11. O ORGANICS RANCH ORGANIC DRESSING While O Organics ranch dressing from Jewel-Osco evoked childhood memories for one taster, others complained that it tasted like spoiled dairy with an overpowering tartness. Another complained that it smelled like fish or mayo, neither of which were what they wanted in a ranch dressing, and that it was too sweet. $3.29, 12 ounces

10. DAIYA HOMESTYLE RANCH DRESSING Daiya’s ranch was dairy-, gluten-, soy- and egg-free. One taster said that despite being strangely sweet, the dressing had texture and flavor profiles one would expect from ranch dressing. Another participant wrote that though the dressing looked cheap, it tasted better than expected. But many complained that it tasted chalky and smelled like cheese. Another said it simply tasted weird, while one taster picked up mango and coconut flavors. “It tastes wrong,” one participant said. $4.99, 8.36 ounces

9. NEWMAN’S OWN RANCH DRESSING With a runny consistency and evident spices, Newman’s was super sweet and sour with a chemical note. Some said it tasted like a factory, and others complained it was too citrusy, almost like an AirHead candy. Another taster said that it tasted like cheap pickles. $4.39, 16 ounces

8. 365 ORGANIC RANCH DRESSING Tasters praised this 365

7. SIMPLY BALANCED ORGANIC RANCH DRESSING This ultra-thick, Targetbrand dressing had a strong, garlicky scent and a super thick consistency. “This tastes like ranch I grew up eating,” one taster said, complimenting it for its vinegar profile and calling it the “ideal carrot dip.” But other participants had issues with it tasting too much like mayo and not enough like ranch, saying that the flavor was too mellow. $2.87, 12 ounces

6. WISH-BONE RANCH DRESSING This is the kind of ranch dressing that one taster would serve to vegetable-averse children to convince them that vegetables are good. It could also be a good complement to cheese curds, but most tasters complained that Wish-Bone was oddly sweet without any tang or herb flavors. Tasters said this was a lighter style and looked cheap on a table. $2.49, 15 ounces

5. TRADER JOE’S ORGANIC RANCH DRESSING For people who want a dressing that is on the sweeter end and without that tangy zip, this is the one for you. Although it had an egg-forward flavor and a thinner consistency than others, tasters complained that it “lacked something to tie it together.” Another went as far as to say “this is absolutely not

4. KEN’S STEAK HOUSE RANCH DRESSING “Unremarkable, but gets the job done without messing it up,” one commenter said. Ken’s Steak House also received compliments for its rich flavor, consistency and appearance. Although one taster said she would dip her pizza in this ranch, another participant said it reminded him of the ranch from the salad bar in middle school. “It’s a little boring,” one said. $3.49, 16 ounces

3. TUSCAN GARDEN RANCH DRESSING The most common praise for this Aldi-brand ranch dressing was the consistency, which is thicker than most of its competitors. Participants said Tuscan Garden would be good on fries and wings and has a creamy flavor that reminded them of buttermilk. But some complained that it was too sweet, almost like ranch candy, and had a strange aftertaste. $1.49, 16 ounces

2. KRAFT CLASSIC RANCH DRESSING Although Kraft Classic didn’t receive marks as high as the winner, tasters were pleased with its balanced flavor and

1. HIDDEN VALLEY THE ORIGINAL RANCH Hidden Valley’s The Original Ranch is proof that sometimes, the original really is the best. Tasters loved this one for its creamy texture, strong tang and peppery flavor. One commenter said this would go perfectly with pizza, and another said that the more she tasted it, the more she grew to like it. Another participant accurately called it “classic,” and another said “it tastes like ranch and makes me happy.” $2.49, 16 ounces