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CAIRO — The town board is investigating allegations that Highway Superintendent Robert Hempstead misused town funds to pave county roads. Hempstead responded by defending the “handshake agreement” and describing it as “mutual bond and trust.” A complaint on social media earlier this week triggered the investigation and the town board is consulting with legal counsel and the New York State Association of Towns on the matter, Town Supervisor Daniel Benoit said Thursday. “Whether [Hempstead] may face criminal charges or be held personally liable to repay the town is under investigation,” Benoit said. Benoit declined to say if Hempstead’s job is in jeopardy. “His term ends in December and he is not running for re-election,” Benoit said. Hempstead is accused of working on county roads without having a shared services agreement with the county. Benoit confirmed Thursday that a written shared services agreement is a requirement for such work and that the town of Cairo does not have one with the county at this time. “We have in the past had them when it comes to removing snow off of Main Street, which is (Route) 23B, in the winter,” Benoit said. The town is not pursuing an agreement for blacktopping at this time, Benoit said. During this season, Hempstead allegedly patched portions of County Route 85 and County Route 41 and worked on a bridge over the Shinglekill Creek, Benoit said. Hempstead said he had a verbal agreement for the work performed with county’s foreman, James Wilson. “No one has shared-service agreements with the county,” Hempstead said. “We share services every day but there is no shared-service agreement per se. There is nothing sinister about it; it’s a kinship. A reciprocal type of thing.” Hempstead recalled that for Cairo’s various paving

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Effective Oct. 1, birthing services will be moved from Columbia Memorial Health to Albany Medical Center. Prenatal and postnatal care will continue to be provided at CMH’s Hudson and Catskill offices.

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HUDSON — Beginning Oct. 1, expectant mothers will no longer give birth at Columbia Memorial Health. Those services are being moved to The Birth Place at Albany Medical Center. The decision is not a precursor to closing the hospital, Columbia Memorial Health spokesman Bill Van Slyke said. Prenatal and postnatal care — medical services provided in the months leading up to birth and immediately afterward — will continue to be provided at the two Columbia Memorial Health offices in Hudson and Catskill, but the actual birthing experience will be moved to Albany Medical Center. The decision was made due to a national shortage of obstetricians, along with a declining number of births. “This was not a decision we made, it was a decision made for us, driven by market forces,” Van Slyke said of the

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Pregnant women will still be able to receive prenatal and postnatal care at Columbia Memorial Health, but they will go to Albany Medical Center for birthing services beginning Oct. 1.

shortage of available obstetricians. Because of the lack of obstetricians, the hospital had come to rely on “locums,”

physicians who temporarily cover a position, Van Slyke said. Often, that meant a patient might see a particular physician only once, which

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ATHENS — A beloved Greene County recreational space is being restored to its natural state, town officials said Thursday. Green Lake in Athens is a Department of Environmental Conservation boat launch and popular fishing spot located off Valley Road. Until recently, the property sported picnic tables and benches, donated by the Athens Community Foundation, for visitors to enjoy. But that is changing as the Department of Environmental Conservation moves to return Green Lake to its former Forever Wild designation. “I’m really heartbroken,” Athens Town Historian Lynn Brunner said Thursday. “We raised that money for a reason. You try to do something for people to enjoy and it’s taken away by the state.”

Athens officials did not receive any notification from DEC, Town Supervisor Robert Butler Jr, said. Greene County Administrator Shaun Groden informed Butler of the change to come. “We figured we would get ahead of it and take them out,” Butler said. The three tables and three benches from Victor Stanley cost $11,000, Butler said. “It’s a shame,” he said. “They didn’t fit in with what DEC wanted going at the park, unfortunately, so they have to come out three years after they were installed.” Brunner agreed, saying environmental protection and recreational pleasure could have coexisted. “It’s very sad,” she said. “It wasn’t harming anything.” The DEC declined to comment on the transition. See LAKE A2

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NEW YORK — A federal judge on Thursday denied bail for Jeffrey Epstein, the financier facing sex-trafficking charges, rejecting his request to await trial under home detention at his Upper East Side mansion. The judge, Richard M. Berman of U.S. District Court in Manhattan, said Epstein, who owns property in Paris and has a private plane, would be detained in jail until his trial on charges that he sexually abused and trafficked dozens of underage girls in the early 2000s.

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NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors signaled in a court document released on Thursday that it was unlikely they would file additional charges in the hush-money investigation that ensnared members of Donald Trump’s inner circle and threatened to derail his presidency. In the document, the prosecutors said they had “effectively concluded” their inquiry, which centered on payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to buy the silence of two women

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Albany Medical Center spokesman Jeffrey Gordon said the two hospitals working together will have a positive impact on local health care. “This affiliation between Albany Med and Columbia Memorial was created to strengthen the region’s health care delivery system, to integrate community-based care with the highly specialized care from experts at Albany Med and to ensure that patients throughout the Hudson Valley have access to the most appropriate care in the setting that works best for their needs,” Gordon said. Regarding health insurance, the two hospitals accept the same insurance plans, so Gordon said they do not anticipate any issues with patients having insurance complications. The change will take effect in the fall. “Sept. 30 will be the last day of deliveries at CMH, and births that take place Oct. 1 or later will be at Albany Med,” Belden said.

Prosecutors had opposed Epstein’s proposal to remain in his mansion guarded by private security, saying he was seeking “special treatment” and trying to build his own private jail — a “gilded cage,” prosecutors wrote. They had also argued that Epstein’s vast wealth, said to be more than $500 million, would make it possible for him to flee the country if he were not held in jail. Ever since his July 6 arrest at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey after a flight from Paris, Epstein, 66, has been detained at

the Metropolitan Correctional Center, a highly secure jail in Manhattan that has housed accused terrorists, mobsters and even the Mexican cartel leader known as El Chapo. A federal indictment charged that between 2002 and 2005, Epstein and his employees paid dozens of underage girls to engage in sex acts with him at his homes in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Florida. The indictment also accused Epstein of using some of his victims to recruit additional girls for him to abuse. He paid his “victim-recruiters” hundreds of

dollars for each girl they brought to him, prosecutors said. He has pleaded not guilty and has vowed to fight the charges, his lawyers said. If convicted, he faces up to 45 years in prison. They said he would post a substantial bond, secured by his mansion and private jet, would wear an ankle bracelet tracking his location, and would surrender his passport and ground his jet. But prosecutors argued Epstein should remain jailed because he was a risk to flee and a danger to the community.

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care program is very important, and embedded in that program will be information for pregnant women — when they are having a problem or a question, they will call our facility and they will be guided in what they need to do, whether they should come here or go to Albany Med, if they need to be assessed right away.” Belden said a staff member will work with patients to offer tours of The Birth Place prior to going into labor so they can get familiar and comfortable with the facility. “Many moms like to see the place and get the lay of the land so they feel comfortable, they know where parking is, they meet nurses and staff, and that is an important part of the process. About 70-80% of them want that,” Belden said. “We want them to feel comfortable throughout this entire process.” No jobs will be lost as a result of the change, Belden said. Current staff will take on other roles in general gynecology or prenatal and postnatal responsibilities.

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Medical Center provided a “solution” to the problem, Van Slyke said. A declining birth rate in the Twin Counties contributed to the decision. “We do approximately half as many births over the past 10 years at CMH,” said Dr. Clifford J. Belden, chief medical officer at Columbia Memorial Health. “The population is getting older and the birth rate in general in the United States is dropping, so there are fewer deliveries, which means when you bring on an obstetrician who wants to do a lot of deliveries, it is a less satisfying job.” Ten years ago, Columbia Memorial Health handled around 600 births each year; in the past year that number dropped to fewer than 300. At the present time, the hospital does, on average, fewer than one delivery a day; in a busy hospital, approximately six deliveries are done daily,

Belden said. Those numbers have made it difficult to recruit obstetricians, which are declining in number. The issue is even more challenging in rural areas with low populations to begin with. The declining birth rate in the Twin Counties mirrors a national trend. “The United States’ general fertility rate was 60.3 in 2017, down 3% from 2016,” according to the Centers for Disease Control. Services for prenatal and postnatal care will not change, Belden said, only the site of the actual delivery. And if a pregnant woman goes into labor and needs immediate assistance, Columbia Memorial Health’s emergency room is equipped to provide care. Patients will be provided with information on what to do if they believe they are in an emergency situation, he said. “We are very committed to continuing to provide care for pregnant women in our two counties,” Belden said. “Having a high-quality prenatal

projects last year, he received assistance from Greene County, Durham, Catskill and Athens. The county has assisted Cairo in delivering large equipment, Hempstead said, and when another department

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For now, the furniture is in storage at the highway department, looking for a new home, Butler said. “We are open to ideas and suggestions,” Butler said. “They are not doing any good in there.” There is a need for seating at the lake, Brunner said.

who said they had had affairs with Trump. At the same time, other newly released documents from the investigation showed that Trump was in close touch with Michael D. Cohen, the president’s former lawyer and fixer, when he was arranging the payments. The day before paying one of the women $130,000, Cohen spoke twice on the phone with Trump, according to the documents, which said that “less than thirty minutes after speaking to Trump,” Cohen took steps to open a bank account to pay the woman. He also spoke with Trump

the day after wiring the money to the woman’s lawyer, the documents said. It is not known what was said during the phone calls. For the first time, the prosecutors with the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan also revealed in one document that they had expanded their investigation from campaign finance violations to include whether “certain individuals” lied to investigators or tried to obstruct the inquiry. The Trump Organization reimbursed Cohen for the hush money he paid to Stormy Daniels, a pornographic film actress. Cohen also urged

American Media Inc., which publishes The National Enquirer, to buy the rights to a former Playboy model’s story of an affair with Trump. Both deals effectively silenced the women in the run-up to the 2016 election. A lawyer for the Trump Organization could not immediately be reached for comment. Cohen pleaded guilty in the case. He has said he helped arrange the hush money at the direction of Trump, and prosecutors have since repeated the accusation in court papers. Cohen is serving a threeyear prison sentence.

needs spare parts, they can visit Cairo’s “boneyard.” “It’s a standing handshake agreement,” he said. “We have a mutual bond and trust.” Hempstead said he also feels he has a responsibility to maintain Cairo despite whose road it is. “Just because the county can’t get to fix something, why shouldn’t it be fixed?” he said. “We all drive those highways. Those are my residents. This is

what small towns do.” Benoit welcomes those with tips of other incidents to report it to the board, he said. Cairo’s highway department’s budget is approximately $1.7 million, Benoit said. “We are trying to determine what, if any, remedy there is with respect to the unauthorized work by the highway superintendent,” he said.

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“We planned on adding more,” she said. “The need is there. You can’t see a blade of grass because there are so many people there.” Residents from Catskill and Athens visit the lake to fish and have picnics, Brunner said. “There was no place to sit so they would bring their own chairs,” she said. “I witnessed a little girl standing in the reeds fishing.” The town also hoped to add a gazebo to the picnic

area, Brunner said. “It is the only recreational area that people in the town of Athens have,” she said.

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CALENDAR Monday, July 22 n Catskill Village Planning Board

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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

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Monday, Aug. 12 n Catskill Village Planning Board

7 p.m. at the Catskill Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Coxsackie Village Board 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie n Greenville CSD BOE business meeting public hearing district-wide school safety plan 6:30 p.m. MS/HS Library, 4976 Route 81, Greenville

Fire damages three-story building in city By Amanda Purcell Columbia-Greene Media

HUDSON — Returning from a refueling job, city firefighters responded to a call on 6th Street on Tuesday and their quick action is being credited with saving a building. Hudson Fire Department firefighters were on their way back from fueling their ladder truck when they spotted smoke issuing from a threestory building on 64 North 6th St. at around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. When firefighters went inside the building, they saw heavy smoke on the third floor and in the attic. No flames were visible through the smoke, but, using an infrared camera, firefighters were able to discover flames in the eaves of the north side of the building. The blaze was contained to a 10-foot-by-10-foot area and extinguished in 10 minutes, firefighters said. Two people who were upstairs in apartments when the fire broke out were able to evacuate the building safely and without injury, Fire Chief Anthony DeMarco Jr. said. No injuries were reported to firefighters or the building’s occupants. The cause of the fire appears to be an electrical malfunction in a second-floor ceiling fan, DeMarco said. The building was saved, but, as of Wednesday, was inhabitable after National Grid turned off the power,

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DeMarco said. The building will need to be inspected to determine if it is safe before power can be restored, DeMarco said. Firefighters left the scene around 10:30 p.m.

Fire damage was limited to the attic and second floor ceiling. The rest of the building sustained water damage, DeMarco said. Hudson was assisted by the Greenport and Catskill fire departments.

Greenport Rescue Squad also responded. To reach reporter Amanda Purcell, call 518-828-1616 ext. 2500, or send an email to apurcell@thedailymail.net, or tweet to @amandajpurcell.

Assault case will be presented to grand jury By Amanda Purcell Columbia-Greene Media

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Two people were temporarily driven from their home after a fire at 64 North 6th St., Hudson, on Tuesday.

HUDSON — The case of an alleged assault of a city man on Monday will be presented to a Columbia County grand jury. Lance M. Fongemie, 35, was arraigned on a charge of second-degree assault, a class D violent felony. City Judge Brian Herman set bail at $1,000 at Fongemie’s arraignment late Tuesday in city court. Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka asked for no bail and that the defendant be taken to Columbia County Jail without any possibility of release, given the violent nature of the alleged offense. Second-degree assault is a violent felony and punishable by up to seven years in prison, according to state law. Fongemie was taken

into custody by Hudson police around 6 p.m. Tuesday. Fongemie, who is homeless, was found by police crouched in a wooded area next to the train tracks in the vicinity of Green Street. While some on social media have referred to the assault as a hate crime, police at this time have characterized it as the outcome of a fight between two individuals and are continuing to investigate whether it should be treated as a hate crime, Police Chief L. Edward Moore said Tuesday at the Common Council meeting at City Hall, 520 Warren St. “There is a lot of discussion whether it will be charged as a hate crime,” Moore said Tuesday night. “We haven’t charged it as that yet, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be down the road.”

The alleged victim, Brett Worth of Hudson, alleged Tuesday that Fongemie called him Lance M. a “faggot,” a Fongemie derogatory word for a gay man, before the alleged assault. The two engaged in a verbal argument before Fongemie allegedly threw the first punch. Worth attempted to punch back but fell to the ground mid-swing. Worth was punched several times and was knocked out as Fongemie allegedly continued to punch him in the head. Worth suffered a broken nose and a broken bone under his eye; he received 9 stitches on his brow. His injuries will require surgery in the coming

months, Worth’s friend, Justin Weaver said Tuesday. The case will be transferred to Columbia County Court because city court has no jurisdiction over felony cases, Moore said. Czajka said other charges may be pending, given the outcome of the grand jury proceedings. Grand juries, unlike trial juries, do not determine whether a defendant is guilty. Grand juries detern mine if there is enough evidence to bring formal criminaln charges against a person and whether to move a case to trial. “There’s been a lot out in the public regarding whether this n was a bias-related crime,” Moore said. “By bringing it up on the county level, we have a lotnof tools at our disposal, for grand jury, further investigation, and we always have the n

ability to upgrade the charge.” Fongemie has a prior criminal record, according to court papers. He was convicted in 2012 by plea in Hudson City Court of third-degree assault, a class A misdemeanor; and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation. Fongemie allegedly assaulted a 33-year-old woman with a bottle, a wooden handle and a crowbar. He also allegedly obstructed her breathing. On Aug. 30, 2012, he was sentenced to time served and 3 years probation. An order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim. To reach reporter Amanda Purcell, call 518-828-1616 ext. 2500, or send an email to apurcell@ thedailymail.net, or tweet to @ amandajpurcell.

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STATE POLICE n Angelo R. Paradiso, 25, of Palenville, was arrested at 11:53 a.m. July 12 in Cairo and charged with second-degree menacing, a class A misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Ellen C. Wade, 55, of Cairo, was arrested at 10:32 p.m. July 12 in Cairo and

charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. She was issued an appearance ticket. n Noel G. Byrne, 49, of Woodside, was arrested at 6 p.m. July 13 in Durham and charged with driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor. She was released on her own recognizance. n Laura A. Duffy, 71, of Willow, was arrested at 5 p.m. July 13 in Cairo and charged with 24 counts of torturing/injuring/

not feeding an animal, all class A misdemeanors. She was released on her own recognizance. n Carl F. Roth, 49, of Leonardo, New Jersey, was arrested at 11:15 p.m. July 13 in Hunter and charged with second-degree vehicular assault and leaving a serious injury accident, both class E felonies; driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor; refusing to take a breathalyzer, moving from a lane unsafely, and failure to stop at a stop sign, all infractions. He was held. n An 18-year-old female of Livingston was arrested at 4:26 p.m. July 13 in Cairo and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. She was issued an appearance ticket. n Richard Jacob, 59, of

Rhinebeck, was arrested at 6:36 p.m. July 13 in Coxsackie n charged with operating and a motor vehicle with a bloodalcohol content greater than n 0.08% and driving while intoxicated, both unclassified misn demeanors. He was issued an n appearance ticket. n Aaron K. Henderickson, 37, of Catskill, was arrested at 11:05 p.m. July 13 in Athens, and n charged with operating a motor vehicle with a bloodalcohol content greater than n and driving while intoxi0.08% cated, both unclassified misdemeanors, and failure to keep n right, an infraction. He was issued an appearance ticket. n A 15-year-old female of n Prattsville was arrested at 12 p.m. July 13 in Prattsville and n

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County jail saga enters new chapter When it comes to grand theater, nobody holds a candle to Greene County government. The saga of the new Greene County Jail had more twists than a thriller. Now the subplots occupy center stage. You can’t buy entertainment like this. A jail study will soon be underway, but it won’t be for the jail under construction in Coxsackie. Instead, the old Greene County Jail will be evaluated by the engineering firm Barton & Loguidice to learn how much it will cost to bring the building up to code, county officials said Wednesday. Shadows surrounding the legality of an auction at the former sheriff’s office last month lingered Wednesday as photographs of items tagged for sale surfaced in a website comment. As it turns out,

items not specified in the email to Greene County Administrator Shaun Groden on March 28 are featured in the advertisement on Auction International. The twist: The auction began on March 27. These details have become a source of increasing concern because they perpetuate the image of a county government that is out of sync, out of touch and uncertain of who knows what and how do they know it. Appropriately enough, this epic story, like the “Harry Potter” tales, has its muggles. The old jail, at 80 Bridge St., in Catskill, is a lost cause, Greene County Administrator Shaun Groden said Wednesday. “It is a 100-year-old building,” he said. “We feel there is no salvation.” Yes, it would take hun-

dreds of thousands of dollars to make something of the old jail and it would probably cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to take down and dispose of the building. But there are people out there, namely Cassidy Bua, Meg Nowack and Wayne Sheridan, who have ideas about the former jail that are worth listening to. Wouldn’t it be something if Barton & Loguidice found the old jail is worth saving? The Greene County Legislature should stand firm on this study, meaning let Barton & Loguidice do its job without interference or undue influence. Listening is a potent plot element in this story, an element absent when it came to protecting present and future taxpayers from withering debt.

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Turkey and the United States appear to be headed for a train wreck over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s determination to deploy the S-400 air-defense system it has acquired from Russia. U.S. officials have well-grounded fears that the S-400 deal could compromise the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a stealthy U.S. weapons system at the backbone of NATO and other allies’ defense. Now that the first shipments of S-400 components are flowing to a Turkish airfield, the United States must protect the stealth fighter - but also seek to avoid a wider rupture with Turkey. The F-35 is the most advanced fighter in the world, capable of avoiding detection and finding targets from great distances. The technology is the crown jewel, and if it were copied, stolen or compromised by Russia, the damage would be immense. There is also operational risk in exercising

the adversary systems in the same airspace. We’re sure the Russians would be thrilled to collect wargame data on the F-35’s performance. As a member of NATO and a U.S. ally, Turkey is expected to protect the F-35. Turkey wants to purchase 100 planes. But the United States simply cannot accept Turkey’s promises that it will keep the F-35 separate and safe while deploying the Russian air-defense system. Erdogan has been told repeatedly - but seems not to hear - that he can have either the U.S. plane or the Russian air defenses, but not both. President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought to deflect criticism from Erdogan - on Tuesday, he said losing the F-35 is “not a fair situation.” But that does not change the threat to the F-35. Beyond the withholding of the planes, the administration is required by a law aimed at purchasers of Russian arms to impose additional sanctions that

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could injure Turkey’s fragile economy. Erdogan expressed hope on Sunday that Trump might find a “middle ground” and waive the sanctions. Members of Congress say the waiver provisions are written in a way that gives Trump little room to do so. Clearly, Turkey cannot have both the F-35 and the S-400, and Erdogan must accept that. If Erdogan persists in deploying the S-400, he will lose the plane. But Trump should strive to avoid a wider breakdown with Turkey. A serious crisis might propel Erdogan even more into the embrace of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who would like nothing better. Turkey borders Syria and Iraq, and its cooperation with the United States is vital in the region; it hosts extensive NATO infrastructure, as well as U.S. nuclear weapons. This is a knotty problem, in the late stages of metastasis, but a wider crisis should be avoided.

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Mirror, mirror, on the wall — who’s the smartest of them all? According to President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the answer is, “I am.” Which should raise some flags about both men’s suitability for the Oval Office. For all that separates them, Trump and Biden have long shared a notable fixation with their own intelligence. Trump is constantly touting his smarts - highlighting his “very good brain,” or, just last week, reprising the theme of the “stable genius.” He frequently crows about knowing more than anyone else on subjects ranging from TV ratings to renewable energy to the Islamic State. The president is particularly besotted with his own academic pedigree, having referred to his attendance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Finance as proof of “super genius stuff.” Biden, meanwhile, is on a decades-long quest to convince everyone he’s not as dumb as some might think. In a 1974 Washingtonian profile, the then-relatively junior senator admitted: “I think [policy] issues are merely a vehicle to portray your intellectual capacity to the voters. . . . I used all the issues from busing to the war to the economy, crime, and prison reform . . . to convince the people that I was intelligent.” During his first run for the presidency in 1987, Biden unleashed a rant - riddled with falsehoods, no less - upon a voter he thought was questioning his smarts: “I think I probably have a much higher IQ than you do, I suspect. I went to law school on a full academic scholarship

Furthermore, there’s no achievement in a high IQ; much of it is a matter of inheritance. But wisdom is another story. Wisdom is harderearned. And it is both rarer and more valuable than mere intelligence. Wisdom, not intelligence, has the power to sort the important from the unimportant, right from wrong, what to do from what to think. When complex problems overwhelm, when data is lacking or contradictory, and when all possible solutions seem pretty terrible, the wise - not the merely smart - usually have better answers. Wisdom matters more in leadership than one’s Mensa eligibility or alma mater. Remember, Abraham Lincoln, our most admired president, had no formal education to speak of, and he liked to say the job was so difficult it often drove him to his knees in prayer - where, it might be added, one’s IQ isn’t much help anyway. Maybe Trump and Biden are not touting their wisdom because there’s not much there. Biden seems slow to learn from experience. Having plagiarized in law school, for example, didn’t help him avoid a plagiarism scandal on the stump in the late 1980s or the whiff of one during his current campaign. As for Trump, repeated bankruptcies, extramarital affairs, errant statements and other controversies speak for themselves. Trump and Biden can’t catch up on a lifetime of learning between now and next November. But they can try to stop glorifying their own IQs. It only calls attention to the wisdom they lack and our republic desperately needs.

- the only one in my class to have a full academic scholarship. . . . I won the international moot court competition. I was the outstanding student in the political science department at the end of my year. I graduated with three degrees from undergraduate school and 165 credits - only needed 123 creditsand I’d be delighted to sit down and compare my IQ to yours.” More recently, needling the president, Biden humblebragged: “I’m clearly not as smart as Trump, the smartest man in the world. But I have a relatively high IQ.” All this talk about their brains isn’t doing either man any favors. To adapt a Margaret Thatcher-ism: Being smart is like being a lady; if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t. And constantly advertising your genius only invites greater schadenfreude over your boneheaded moments - of which both Trump and Biden have many. Most worrying, though, is that this fixation on IQ comes from two septuagenarians who have long reigned as apex creatures in their respective professional jungles. They’ve seen and shaped the world. They’ve led personal lives marked by tragedy and triumph. They shouldn’t be touting their intelligence: They should be touting their wisdom. After all, IQ - raw processing power - and the academic credentials that herald it are measurements for the young and untested. They’re what you use to promote yourself when you can’t yet cite a lifetime of real achievements. IQ scores and academic laurels have short half-lives; if they’re still central to your identity when you’re 70, something’s off the rails.

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‘Send her back’: Trump’s incitement on Ilhan Omar Aaron Blake The Washington Post

President Donald Trump’s four-day campaign against four freshman Democratic congresswomen reached its perhaps inevitable conclusion Wednesday night as he paused to allow a raucous North Carolina crowd to call for the deportation of a lawful American citizen. “Send her back,” the crowd chanted about Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., a Somali American immigrant who has been accused of no crimes, including by Trump’s own Justice Department. The parallels to the 2016 election were inescapable. Back then, it was Hillary Clinton whose lack of prosecution Trump decried as insufficient and even corrupt. Soon his crowds began chanting, “Lock her up” at basically every rally, with Trump encouraging them. By the general election, he explicitly told Clinton at a debate that if he were to become president, “you’d be in jail.” Fast-forward nearly three years, and it was Omar, who recently became the first Muslim American woman in Congress.

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for which The Washington Post’s Fact Checker gave him a maximum four Pinocchios. Then, shortly before his speech Wednesday night, he cited long-standing, unsubstantiated internet rumors that Omar had married her brother. These rumors popped up in her 2018 campaign, during which she called them “disgusting lies.” The fact that these allegations have entered into any national news stories whatsoever is a testament to a president who is willing to traffic in innuendo and unfounded conspiracy theories. And they hark back to Trump’s regular questioning of whether President Barack Obama had lied about his birthplace, a baseless theory that led to many Republicans believing Obama was not just ineligible to be president but was also a secret Muslim. A poll just this week showed onethird of Americans continue to believe Obama was “probably” born in Kenya. And both reinforce this fact about Trump’s political tactics: He doesn’t have to say it explicitly to get his crowds to say it for him - and loudly. There can be no doubt he knows what he’s doing.

On Sunday, Trump’s tweets urged her and three other nonwhite freshman congresswomen to return to their countries to fix their ineffective governments - never mind the fact that the other three were actually born in the United States. Given the tenor of the tweets, it was always Omar who was likely to be his eventual focus. And Trump erased any doubt about that in the intervening days and hours. Omar has a history of making controversial comments about Israel, including admitting that she promoted anti-Semitic tropes that included suggesting U.S. politicians were “all about the Benjamins baby” when it came to supporting Israel. She apologized in two instances; in a third, progressives came to her defense and overcame even Democratic Party leaders who tried to get Omar to back down. Omar also has other issues, including potentially violating the law by filing joint tax returns with a man to whom she was not legally married. But Trump, as he is wont to do, has stretched her liabilities beyond any real evidence. In recent days, he has accused her of supporting al-Qaida, a claim

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Geraldine A. Bielefeldt Geraldine A. Bielefeldt 89, of Philmont, NY died Saturday July 13, 2019 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born January 16, 1930 in Germantown, she was a Supervisor for Charter Supply Co. in Philmont. Geraldine was pre-deceased by her husband Ralph Bielefeldt in 1992 and son-in-law Michael Daly. She is survived by her son Ralph and (Linda) Bielefeldt of Craryville, daughter Linda Daly of Claverack, grandchildren and their spouses: Jennifer(Daly) and Shannon Lane, Rosemarie(Daly) and Jon Groner, Brad and Kelly Bielefeldt, Ryan and Kristen Bielefeldt, Brittany(Bielefeldt)

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A potentially deadly combination of heat, humidity and stagnant, polluted air has engulfed more than half of the Lower 48 states, with air temperatures climbing toward the century mark everywhere from the Plains to the Midwest, Mississippi River Valley, and eastward to the heavily populated Washington to Boston corridor. “A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building in the central and eastern U.S.,” the National Weather Service said Thursday. Heat advisories and warnings affect 154 million Americans. In many major population centers, the heat index - how hot it feels factoring in the humidity - is forecast to peak around 110 degrees between Friday and Sunday. The actual air temperature is expected to reach at least 95 for over half the population of the Lower 48 over the next several days. The trigger for this heat wave is a sprawling, strong high pressure area, also known as a “Heat Dome,” building across the U.S. Another high pressure area in the Western Atlantic, which is known as the “Bermuda High,” is also a key player, since the circulation around these weather features is pumping hot and humid air from south to north. Hurricane Barry’s remnants have added to the misery buy bringing a surge of sultry, swamp-like tropical moisture that has blanketed the heat wave zone. As a measure of that moisture, many locations along the East Coast reported dew points of 80 degrees on Wednesday, about as high as such temperatures go in non-tropical locations.

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Such extremely humid conditions are expected to continue through Sunday, particularly along the eastern seaboard. The most memorable aspect of this heat wave will be the lack of relief at night, especially in urban areas where the urban heat island prevents temperatures from falling quickly overnight. According to the National Weather Service, overnight low temperatures will be in the mid to upper 70s to 80 degrees, and “Dozens of high minimum temperature records are forecast to be set, with a few record high maximum temperatures possible as well.” The Weather Service projects 123 record warm low temperatures to be tied or broken. For example, the overnight low temperature at New York’s Central Park observing station is not forecast to drop below 80 degrees on Saturday and Sunday, and could tie or break the daily records

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Trump says he’s not happy with ‘send her back’ chanting Jennifer Jacobs and Justin Sink Bloomberg

President Donald Trump said he’s displeased the audience at his Wednesday rally chanted “send her back” after he criticized a Somalia-born congresswoman from Minnesota. “I was not happy when I heard that chant,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday. “I disagreed with it.” After Trump recited a list of grievances against Representative Ilhan Omar, an American citizen, to a rally crowd in Greenville, North Carolina, some in the audience began chanting. Trump stopped speaking for 13 seconds during the yelling.

Trump said Thursday, “I started speaking very quickly.” Pressed by reporters on the length of his pause, Trump said: “There was a tremendous amount of noise and action and everything else.” Trump’s fight with Omar and three other minority women lawmakers -- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib -- began with tweets on Sunday in which he said they should “go back” to where they came from. All are Americans and all but Omar were born in the U.S. Trump has repeated similar versions of the comment in recent days, saying on Wednesday: “If people want to leave our country, they can.” Top House Republicans -- including

those who voted Wednesday against a resolution rebuking Trump’s words as racist -- said they viewed the chanting as unacceptable. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters that the “chants have no place in our party or our country.” Tom Emmer, a Minnesota lawmaker who chairs the House Republicans’ campaign committee, told reporters at a Christian Science Monitor that there’s “no place for that kind of talk.” Mark Walker, the North Carolina Republican who chairs the Republican Study Committee, tweeted that the chant’s phrasing was “painful to our friends in the minority communities” and later told reporters he had raised concerns about the incident with Vice

House votes to raise federal minimum wage to $15 Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Jeanna Smialek The New York Times News Service

WASHINGTON — The House voted Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, delivering a longsought victory to liberals and putting the Democratic Party’s official imprimatur on the so-called Fight for $15, which many Democratic presidential candidates have embraced. The bill would more than double the federal minimum wage, which is $7.25 an hour — about $15,000 a year for someone working 40 hours a week, or about $10,000 less than the federal poverty level for a family of four. It has not been raised since 2009, the longest time the country has gone without a minimumwage increase since it was established 1938. The measure, which passed largely along party

lines, 231-199, after Republicans branded it a jobs-killer, faces a blockade in the Senate, where Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, said he will not take it up. Only three Republicans voted for it, while six Democrats opposed it. Most represent swing districts. But it previews what Democrats would do if they capture the Senate and the White House in 2020, and it demonstrates how fast the politics have shifted since 2012, when fast-food workers began to strike in cities around the country, demanding $15-an-hour wages and a union. At the time, the figure seemed absurdly high, and even Democrats thought it was politically impossible. In the years since, even Republican states like Arkansas and Missouri have raised minimum wages, encouraging Democrats on Capitol Hill.

“This is an historic day,” declared House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who argued that raising the minimum would disproportionately help women, who make up more than half of minimum wage workers, and would particularly help women of color. Turning to Republicans, she said: “No one can live with dignity on a $7.25-per-hour minimum wage. Can you?” Still, Democratic moderates — especially those who represent districts carried by President Donald Trump — were nervous about the measure, and it took champions of the bill months to bring them around. In the end, the sponsors tacked on two provisions: one authorizing a study of the measure’s effects after it has been in place for two years, and another extending the deadline for a $15 minimum wage from 2024 to 2025.

President Mike Pence. And Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Illinois Republican, said he was “disgusted” by the chants. “This ugliness must end, or we risk our great union,” the Illinois lawmaker said. On Thursday, when a reporter asked Trump if he’s worried the chanting put Omar in danger, he said: “Well I have tremendous support, and I wasn’t happy with that message that they gave last night. But that was a packed arena. We could have sold 10 of those arenas last night.” The president focused on the congresswomen after an intra-party dispute between them and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The four liberal lawmakers have been especially critical of Trump.

Dozens arrested in Catholic-led protest over immigration policies Marissa J. Lang The Washington Post

WASHINGTON — Seventy Catholic sisters, clergy and parishioners were arrested Thursday during a protest of the Trump administration’s immigration policies and its treatment of migrants. Protesters, who gathered in prayer on the U.S. Capitol lawn before entering the Russell Senate Office Building, carried photographs of migrant children who have died in federal custody. As five demonstrators lay on the floor of the Russell building’s rotunda to make the shape of the cross, the group recited their names: Thursday’s demonstration was the second this week in which people of faith gathered to call for the eradication of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and an end to the federal practice of detaining migrants at crowded detention centers along the U.S.-Mexico border. Ten Jewish demonstrators

were arrested Tuesday for refusing to leave the lobby of ICE headquarters in Southwest Washington. They were arrested for entering the building unlawfully, according to a spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security. Meanwhile, more than 100 others locked arms and formed barriers around the building’s doors and garage, disrupting the agency’s daily operations. The demonstration Thursday, which drew hundreds to Washington, was organized by a coalition of more than 15 Catholic groups, including the Sisters of Mercy, Faith in Action and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. “We are here today because of our faith. The gospel compels us to act,” Sister Ann Scholz, assistant director for LCWR’s social mission, told the crowd. “We are outraged at the horrific treatment of families and especially children. The inhumane treatment of children being done in our name must stop.”

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EARN MORE, SPEND WISELY AND SAVE AGGRESSIVELY Earn more. The bigger the gap between your income and expenses, the quicker it will be to becoming financially independent, no matter what your

goal is. The more you can earn, the more you can potentially save. This might mean finding a job with a higher salary, working an extra job or working part-time in retirement. And a job is just one source of income. If you’re resourceful and able to put in extra hours, you may also be able to generate regular income in other ways — for example, renting out a garage apartment or starting a side business. Spend wisely. Look for opportunities to reduce your spending without affecting your quality of life. For the biggest impact, focus on reducing your largest expenses — for example, housing, food and transportation. Practicing mindful spending can also help you free up more money to save. Before you buy something nonessential, think

about how important it is to you and what value it brings to your life so that you don’t end up with a garage or attic filled with regrettable purchases. Save aggressively. Set a wealth accumulation goal and then prioritize saving. Of course, if you have a substantial amount of debt, saving may be somewhat curtailed until that debt is paid off. Take simple steps such as choosing investments that match your goals and time frame, and paying yourself first by automatically investing as much as possible in a retirement savings plan. Time is an important ally in the quest for financial independence, so start saving as early as possible and build your nest egg over time. (Note that all investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal, and there is no

guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful.)

KEEP GOING Make adjustments. Life changes. Unexpected bills come up. Some years will be tougher financially than others. Expect to make some adjustments to your plan along the way, especially if you have a long-term time frame, but keep going. Track your progress. Celebrate both small milestones and big victories. Seeing the progress you’re making will help you stay motivated as you pursue your dream of financial independence. Tim Bartholomew is an Investment Representative with Greene Investment Services located at the Bank of Greene County. Please call 518-943-2600 ext. 2153 with your comments or questions.

Catskill Middle School announces fourth quarter honor roll CATSKILL — Catskill Middle School announces the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2018-2019 school year.

GRADE 8 High Honor Roll: Emma Brown, Aryanna Burbas, Guiliana Cary, Xiao Chen, Karsen Chiminelli, Ian Ciancanelli, Charlotte DuBois, Devin Guerrieri, Mason Hendricks, Justin Hill, Adam Konsul, Christopher Konsul, Joseph Konsul, Nicholas Konsul, Lauren Liberti, Savanna Martines, Olivia Mentessi, Kaylee Nearey, Liliana Seeley, Angelina Shanley, Aaliyah Shook, Ella Souza, Grace Sullivan, Maya Weaver. Honor Roll: Janay Brantley, Abigail Cornelison, Harleigh

Frascello, Hailey Gersbeck, Mia Glover, Isis Gonzalez, Jenna Graham, Mya Hernandez, Emonnie McGriff, , Melody Stupplebeen, Samantha Van Dyke. Merit Honor: Meeghan Darling, Micah Doig, Zachary Dugan, Daniel Forbes, Cullen Fulling, Ella Gille, Cristian Guerra, Madison Hallam, Shantalya Hansen, Zakary Kuder, Darina Lacayo, Miguel Madera, Raffaele Mancini, JeDavia McGriff, James O’Connell Jr., Nicholas Place, Samantha Scalera, John Shook, Carter VanEtten, Serena White.

GRADE 7 High Honor Roll: Jack Alexander, Emily Allen, Kaithe

Andrews, Stevenson Arp, Lucian Benjamin, Charles Bertelle, Madison Breunig, Rogan Byrne, Ryan Carter, Jillian Devlin, Savannah Ferretti, Lucas Fisher, Devin Fitzmaurice, Ian Fitzmaurice, Olivia Franklin, Lily Gallagher, Henry Goodell, Mia Gottesman, Grace Guenthner, Nixon Hawsby, Logan Hough, Gavin Hurler, Shawn Johnston, Madison Jones, Dominic Lanuto, Angelika Lopez, Zachary Maccaline, Kyle McNevin, Molly Osswald, Avery Riordon, Kye Rivera, Maya Segura, Zoe Synan, Isabella Woods. Honor Roll: Brooklyn Benjamin, Olivia Dreger, Andrew Holliday, Dakota Hough, Demitri LaFleur, Catherine

Malkowski, Noah Martinez, Maeli Robinson, Kayleigh Timberger. Merit Honor: Hunter Bulich, Breonna Dragon, Xavier Engelin, Adrianna Jenes,Gavin Near, Emily Starr, Cheyenne Teater.

GRADE 6 High Honor Roll: John Breusch, Travis Bulich, Chelsey Carlson, Morgan Chan, Ava Edmond, Payton Frascello, Alexandra Hallam, Victoria Heim, Leon Hong,

Morgan Hurler, Nina Keaney, Noah Kubicek, Justen Lindsay, Lilliana Mariani, Ingris Martinez, Demetrio Morales, John Signoretti, Christian Slauson, Alora Stiles, Caleb Van Dyke, Stephen Van Gorden, Kayla Vandermark, Olivia White, Noah Workman. Honor Roll: Leif Abrahamsen, James Ballard Jr., Kaylee Boan, Asia Bystrak, Ryan Chee, Ashlee Cramer, Will Cummings, Hayleigh Denniston, Luke Farrell, Brody Haggerty,

Anthony Hoke, Quinten Holdridge, Collin Minkalis, Adrianna Moon, Madison Mudge, Dine’a Rose, Jashon Scofield, Magdalana Tavarez, Paige Thorpe, Paige Yungandreas. Merit Honor: Julia Davies, Yazmine Diaz, Hunter Frascello, Brian Keck, Erik Kirch, Genevieve Kraus, Raven Lynch, Jordan Moore, Alessia Salierno, Gloriannah Santosky, Leonard Sperl, David Tedford, Santiago Terron, Dylan Wamsley.

Catskill High School announces the fourth quarter honor roll CATSKILL — Catskill High School announces the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2018-2019 school year.

GRADE 12 High Honor: Anna Bulich, Ryan Gallagher, Darienne Guerrieri, Arthur Knapp III, Makaila Letus, Amy Li, Izabella Marchesani, Alexa Powell, Rachel Reed, Rachel Smith, Caitlin VanLoan, Megan Winter, Kirk-Michael Woodhouse Jr. Honor Roll: Sarah Buffa, Magnus Bush, Edward Donahue, MaryKate Glass, Hailey Matthews, Jenna Murray, Reyna Neal, Adriana Powell, Jenna Quick, Kathrina Raffiani, Benjamin Sullivan, Joanna VanSlyke, Samantha Weber, Amara Wilson. Merit Roll: Addison Allen, Jeremy Bulich, Richard Forbes Jr. Carson Hotaling, Emily Liepshutz, Brandon Reilly, Hailey Robinson, Juan Rodriguez, Dagan Shuster, Nicholas Teslenko, Kaylynn Woolsey.

GRADE 11 High Honor: Iain Alexander, Christopher Cardinale, Zachary Ciancanelli, Anna Franklin, Regina Johnson,

Erika Lopez, Zachary Lozensky, Allison Madrid, Maci Mosher, Alexis Santoro, Honor Roll: Iram Asif, Audra Bogardus-Street, Briana Gersbeck, Victoria Legg-Upshur, Alexis McMullin, Ariana Nieves, Aizlyn O’Connell, Brianna Santoro, Storm Slominski. Merit Roll: Hunter Brandow, Osvaldo Cruz-Jimenez, Lavon Fernandez, Emily Hendricks, Ryan LaBarre, Rachel Miszczak, Gabriela Munoz, Brianna Newkirk, Cameron Sossa.

GRADE 10 High Honor: McKenzie Breunig, Matthew Caro, Deandra Catterson, Alexey Guenthner, Ava Higgins, Jonathan Kent, Jacob Mitchell, Sharona Orr, Jayden Salter, Zaida Snyder, Caitlin White. Honor Roll: Serena Craigie-Carter, Paul Jaen, Brandon Liardo, Salvatore Mancini, Sydney Moe, Paris Robinson, Isabella Seeley, Ashley Shook. Merit Roll: Kristina Caraballo, Sarah Davies, Kaitlyn Nearey, Hailey Rowell.

High Honor Roll: Kaelyn Bulich, Adam Carlson, Avien Coffey-Hoffmann, Jaden Dedrick, Elizabeth Finnegan, Nicholas Fusco, Mary Johnson, Hannah Konsul, Daniel Leibowitz, Cassius McCoy, Nathan Riordon, Alexandra Rose, Kiana Salierno, Llanya Schanz, Adrianna Sherman. Honor Roll: Jacob Devlin, Marco Dodig, Michael Jubie, Samantha Malkowski, Bridgette Reilly, Daniel Smith. Merit Roll: Serena Adsit, Andrew Daisernia, Tyler Duong, Stephen Forbes, Isaiah Hayden, Josiah Hill, Kiernan Kiyabu-Morgan, Lucas Konsul, Brandon Phillips, Ryan Prasenski, Jessi Watts, Emma Weber, Alivia Westbrooke.

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The Miracle of Heliane Opens at Bard SummerScape ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON — Opening on Friday, July 26, Bard SummerScape presents the long overdue American premiere of The Miracle of Heliane (“Das Wunder der Heliane,” 1927). An original staging by German director Christian Räth of the grand opera that Erich Wolfgang Korngold considered his masterpiece, “this show promises everything: symbolism, eroticism, political intrigue and gorgeous orchestration, all done up in the composer’s signature ‘more is more’ musical style” (New York Observer). Featuring Ausrine Stundyte, Daniel Brenna, Alfred Walker and the American Symphony Orchestra under the leadership of festival co-founder and coartistic director Leon Botstein, The Miracle of Heliane will be sung in German with English supertitles and will run for five performances between July 26 and August 4, with an Opera Talk, free and open to the public, before the matinee on July 28. SummerScape 2019 also provides the chance to sample some of the operettas written and arranged by Korngold and his contemporaries in “Operetta’s America” (August 11) and to see a semi-staged production of his best-loved opera, Die tote Stadt (“The Dead City”; August 18), during the 30th anniversary season of the Bard Music Festival. Anchored by the Bard Festival Chorale under the direction of James Bagwell, all three presentations take place on Bard’s glorious Hudson Valley campus in the striking Frank Gehrydesigned Fisher Center. As the New York Times notes, “Bard has become a haven for important operas.” Click here to see

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Alfred Ealker, bass-baritone, “The Ruler”.

a celebration of opera at Bard SummerScape. The Miracle of Heliane (“Das Wunder der Heliane,” 1927) Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897–1957), whose lush Romanticism would come to define the quintessential Hollywood sound, began his career as a classical prodigy in fin-desiècle Vienna, becoming a respected opera composer at just 19. Yet, despite the success of his first three operas, the fourth – The Miracle of Heliane (“Das Wunder der Heliane,” 1927) – was dogged by difficulties from the outset, and today, almost

a hundred years later, has still never been staged in the United States. Lithuanian soprano Ausrine Stundyte will make an all-toorare U.S. appearance in a reprise of the title role in which she recently gave a “transcendent performance” (Bachtrack) in Belgium. She is perhaps bestknown for her debut in the Berlin State Opera’s Salome last year, where her “full-blooded, searing performance, replete with musical and psychological nuance,” impressed Opera News as “sensational.” The role of the Stranger will be sung by

Wagner Award-winner Daniel Brenna, “one of the best-known heldentenors of his generation” (Opera Wire), with the Ruler of bass-baritone Alfred Walker, who proved “outstanding” as Wagner’s Flying Dutchman in Basel, where his interpretation impressed Germany’s Die Welt as being both “fiery and chilling.” The Miracle of Heliane rune July 26, through August 4 at the Sosnoff Theater. Tickets start at $25. For information fishercenter. bard.edu, 845-758-7900.

‘NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE’ PROGRAM; EVENT TO BE HELD ON JULY 25th HYDE PARK — Winnakee Land Trust today announced that as part of a collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County and its “No Child Left Inside” initiative, an event called “Discover Invasive Species” will take place on Thursday, July 25th at Winnakee Nature Preserve in Hyde Park. Said Warren Rosenthal, Land Protection Manager at

Winnakee Land Trust, “The idea behind this event is to guide children and their families through an afternoon of fun and work to discover and remove invasive species that live in this 105-acre nature preserve. It will be a wonderful, hands-on experience that we hope will drive home our message of land conservation and protection to people of all ages, but especially to the

younger generation who can become good stewards of the land at an early age.” Rosenthal noted, “participants should plan to wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots, as well as light-colored, longsleeved shirts, pants, and socks, and bring work gloves. If possible, bring loppers or pruners, along with insect repellent and a smart phone; you can visit

inaturalist.org to familiarize yourself with the application ahead of time. It’ll be a great day for all; we are thrilled to be hosting this event!” The event is free of charge and open to the public. All ages welcome. The first 15 to arrive will receive a complimentary pair of gardening gloves. Snacks will be provided. For more information, visit winnakee.org.

SUMMER BREEZE A Summer-Inspired Exhibition for Artists Members and Emerging Artists CATSKILL — “Summer Breeze,” this perennial feel good summer song by Seals & Crofts, is the catalyst for the upcoming summer show at Greene County Council on the Arts (GCCA). This exhibition will showcase images of sweet, secure domesticity, expressions of great beauty, depth of meaning in everyday life, or whatever is blooming through your mind; from people to landscapes, your father’s Ford Model T, a memory, front porches, beaches, fireflies and lightning storms, works that are summer inspired will be featured in the exhibition. This will be the first exhibition of GCCA’s 2019-2020 Exhibition and is open to GCCA Artists Members as well as emerging artists from Greene, Columbia and Schoharie counties. For emerging artists, the exhibition serves as a meeting place for a myriad of learning and professional development. For the established artists, the exhibition is a stage for their works presented in a themed exhibit, a movement or evolution. For all exhibiting artists, the gallery setting allows the viewer to discover, question and experience personal reactions to the artists’ work. Artists submitted up to two (2) works of original art and though there is no price limit,

“Party Girl” by Shelley Davis. Acrylic.

many artists priced their works at $300 or under. Over 100 artists are served through their participation in this exhibit. And for many of the artists, they become collected! Summer Breeze will be on display from July 20 to

August 30, 2019, featuring original artworks created by Artist Members and Emerging Artists. The Opening Reception is on Saturday, July 20 from 3-5 pm at Catskill Gallery, 398 Main Street, Catskill NY. The opening is free

and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 12-5pm. The Catskill Gallery remains a beacon for artists providing opportunity and setting for artists, who work in all disciplines, to share their work and personal stories. The population in the Hudson Valley is constantly shifting with people from various backgrounds moving to the area from a number of other rural and urban “landscapes.” Summer Breeze gives a sampling of that very change taking place in the communityfinding the unfamiliar to be an avenue to a common place. Works in traditional forms are mounted and presented along with contemporary and experimental work, self-taught artists’ work converse with line, form and color in work created by schooled and award winning artists. A common ground ripe for the very best harvest-an understanding about others. For more information about the “Summer Breeze” members’ exhibition or the Catskill Gallery Program as well as all other programs and services, call 518-943-3400, gcca@ greenearts.org or visit www. greenearts.org.

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Drop in Hudson! Friday, July 19, 9 a.m. - noon Ever wonder what kinds of fish live in the Hudson River? Are you interested in learning how to fish but do not know where to start? Are you looking for something FREE and FUN to do with your family? Come fish with us this summer! Just bring yourself and we will handle the rest. We run a fully stocked fishing program. We will also have a fish display tank where you can observe some of the Hudson River’s finned residents! This is a drop in program, so no reservations are required. All children 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult to fish. Everyone is welcome to attend! Free, Friday, July 19, 9 a.m. - noon, https://www.facebook.com/ events/1822522194516000 Nutten Hook, Ice House Road, Stuyvesant

Artists Reception Saturday, July 20, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The gallery opens with 5 exhibitions (painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Front Galleries: Benjamin Pritchard Sculpture Garden & First Floor Carriage House: Ben Butler Carriage House, 2nd Floor: Melinda Stickney-Gibson Carriage House, 3rd Floor: Laurel Suicsy Carriage House, 4th Floor: Natasha Wright **The work will be on display through August 11th** Saturday, July 20, 8 a.m. - 5: p.m., http://johndavisgallery.com/ upcoming-exhibitions-2018/ John Davis Gallery, 362 1/2 Warren Street, Hudson, 518-828-5907 http://johndavisgallery.com/

Best of the Wurst Pop Up! Friday, July 19, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Join us with Best of the Wurst!!!!! Menu: Mains (Served on toasted rolls): Bratwurst, Knockwurst, Weisswurst, All-Beef Hot Dogs Toppings: Cheddar Cheese, Homemade Chili, Sauerkraut, Relish, Ketchup, Mustard, Hot Sauce, Onions, Jalapenos, Pickles Sides: Homemade German Potato Salad, Doritos, Kettle Cooked Original Chips Drinks: Cocktails, beer, wine, cider, mocktails, and craft sodas. Friday, July 19, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/503740900433284/ Olde York Farm Distillery & Cooperage, 284 State Route 23, Claverack, 845-480-1237 www.oldeyorkfarm.com Truckin’ on the Tee Friday, July 19, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. This will be the best TRUCKIN yet! It’s a Parking Lot Party with FOOD TRUCKS! We welcome Chuck Wagon, Nosh, Yummy Kitchen, and Moon Dog’s with the WBCC Snack Shack favorite – lobster rolls! Come thirsty. There will be local craft beers and signature liquors. Everyone is going to have a blast with music from DJ Ron Prior! Bring the entire family. This is FAMILY fun. An all-around good time in the fresh air with the beautiful backdrop of Winding Brook golf course! Golf first, then come to the party. Or skip the golf and just hang for some fun. That’s up to you. Just be there! Friday, July 19, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/477601576376849/ Winding Brook Country Club, 2839 Route 203. Valatie, 518-758-7054 www.windingbrookcountryclub. com Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution Friday, July 19, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. by Agatha Christie Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high with shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the dock and a young man’s fight to escape the hangman’s noose. Generally regarded as one of Christie’s most accomplished plays, this suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end. $29.00, Friday, July 19, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., https://www.thetheaterbarn. org/witness-for-the-prosecution The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, 518-794-8989 www.thetheaterbarn.org Grease Friday, July 19, 8 p.m. This household favorite returns to take us down memory lane once more with the gang at Rydell High! This time we are adding in all of the hits from the film to make this new Grease even more memorable. “Hopelessly Devoted,” “Greased Lightnin,” and “You’re the One That I Want” are just a few of the record breaking hits that make this show such a rockin’ good time! $15 – $39.50, Friday, July 19, 8 p.m., http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ grease-2019/ Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham, 518-392-9292 http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ Distinctive Soul-Rock Friday, July 19, 9 p.m. Soul singer Bettye LaVette, the selfdescribed “overnight sensation after 50 years in the music business,” brings her impassioned, elastic vocals and her dynamic R&B remakes of pop and rock hits by the likes of the Who, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, the Animals, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Lucinda Williams, and Sinead O’Connor to Hudson. $35 – $45, Friday, July 19, 9 p.m., https://helsinkihudson. ticketfly.com/e/bettye-lavette-60528594656/ Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street, Hudson, 518-828-4800 www.helsinkihudson.com

Valatie Village-Wide Tag Sale Saturday, July 20, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. MAPS for village properties in the 2019 Village-Wide Tag Sale will be available for download on this page (see link) – (Thursday 18th July PM), and will be available at Village Hall and at local stores in the village, including The Lodge, Great Finds in the Millhouse on Upper Main Street, Hennessey Insurance on Main Street, Mario’s Home Center on Route 9, and JGA Antiques on Main Street. Check out tag sales all over the village for fabulous finds including antiques, collectibles, toys, books, clothing, housewares, tools and much more. Stay in the village for lunch at one of local restaurants, grills, and cafés along Main Street and Route 9; shop at the eclectic mix of stores in our historic village. Enjoy the Day! Saturday, July 20, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/458277014751087/ Village of Valatie, Main Street, Valatie www.veravalatie.com Mr. Twisty’s Super Silly Magical Show Saturday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. SUPER Saturday! Spend a magical and silly morning at the Museum with Mr. Twisty and his side kick “Izzy.” Mr. Twisty will perform an interactive and hilarious magic show that is sure to “WOW” you! Kids will learn all about fire safety, as Mr. Twisty amazes them with his magic. After the show, kids can make their own magical craft to take home with them. There will be lots of surprises from Mr. Twisty’s bag of tricks, so don’t miss all the fun! Free – $25, Saturday, July 20, 10:30 a.m., https://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/content/Events_and_Programs/super_saturdays.asp FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, 518-822-1875 www.fasnyfiremuseum.com Chatham Summerfest Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Chatham Summerfest 2019 will be more spectacular than ever this year as we kick off the 150th Celebration of the incorporation of the Village. There will be two stages with music and entertainment, food trucks, activities for kids, a Farmer’s Market, artisan vendors, WDST radio, a special commemorative beer from Chatham Brewing, and so much more. (Street will reopen at 6 p.m.) Saturday, July 20, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm, https://www.facebook.com/ events/395545754330872/ Village of Chatham, Main Street, Chatham www.visitchatamny.com Summer Breeze July 20 – August 30, 2019 Calendar Listing: Greene County Council on the Arts’ “SUMMER BREEZE” a Summer-Inspired exhibition featuring GCCA Artist Members and emerging artists. July 20-Auguts 30, 2019. Openig reception July 20, from 3-5pm. GCCA Catskill Gallery, 398 Main Street, Catskill, NY. Gallery Hours: M-F 10-5, Sat. 12-5. FREE. www.greenearts. org, 518-943-3400 See the curtains hangin’ in the window, in the evenin’ on a Friday night A little light a-shinin’ through the window, lets me know everything is alright Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine in my mind…” Seals & Crofts Umbrella Sky Hudson Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. A curated outdoor pop up market featuring local artists, makers, and music. Hours: Weekends until October Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., https://www.instagram.com/helloumbrellasky Umbrella Sky Hudson, 411 Warren Street, Hudson https://www.instagram.com/helloumbrellasky

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‘Reflections,’ an alluring odyssey in landscape, still life and seascape images PLEASANTVILLE — The Art Gallery at the Rockefeller State Park Preserve presents “Reflections,” an alluring odyssey in landscape, still life and seascape images. Artist Jarvis WIlcox and sculptor Edward Walsh realize the poetry of our present world, creating impressionistic images that animate our transient quests. As a student of Goya and Velaasquez, Wilcox revels in the density of rich colors applying layers of oil paint in dynamic patterns. Shimmering seas, vary from the peaceful to the monumental imposing compositions of unavoidable density of the paint upon canvas. The mysteries of landscapes rest in pictorial substance that are familiar depictions fraught with symbolism. Edward Walsh experiences vivid impressionism that he translates in dense mediums manipulated in volume, shape and line suggesting both human and animal forms that excite the imagination. A personal aesthetic which emerged from childhood drawings reveals his passion for nature in a mature series of Bas-reliefs offering meditative visitation of islands and woodlands. Curated by Audrey Leeds, the exhibit premieres with an artists’ reception, open to the public, on July 20th, 1:00-3:00 PM and concludes on September 8th, 2019. The

gallery is open to the public daily, 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., or by appointment. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which are visited by 74 million

people annually. A recent study found that New York State Parks generates $5 billion in park and visitor spending annually, which supports nearly 54,000 jobs. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit http://www.parks. ny.gov/ #nystateparks.

TOYS – Finding Your Inner Child ATHENS — “Toys - Finding Your Inner Child” is the subject of the summer show at the Athens Cultural Center. Using toys, puppets and contemporary art inspired by toys, this exhibit examines how these toys, the ubiquitous dolls, cars, trains, etc. are reflective of the era in which they were produced, and resonate with the young and old, artist and non-artist alike. Play develops imagination, creativity and invention, and toys and puppets are tools we use both as children and adults to inform artistic expression. Curated by Diane Michener and Lucy Michener. The show runs through August 4. Gallery hours Fridays, 4 to 7 P.M., Saturdays 2 to 7 P.M. and Sundays 1 to 4 P.M. 24 Second St., Athens, NY. Participating artists include Richard Bazelow, Kirsten Bates & Michael

Black, Allen Bryan, Jennifer Maher Coleman, Regina Corritore, Millie Goldberg & Daniel Goldberg, Valerie Hammond, Steve Jennis, Moshe Katvan, Rivka Katvan, Sue-Ann LaCasse, Kim McLean, Claudia McNulty, Hilary North, Kathy Robinson, Ken Tannenbaum, and Chantal Van-Wierts. This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program (a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by The Greene County Council on the Arts), the Peckham Family Foundation, The Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation and the Athens Community Foundation.

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Continues their Season of Redemption with KING LEAR

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production of THE TEMPEST on the SPAC Reflecting Pool on Friday, July 19th at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and on Saturday, July 20th at 11 a.m. and KING LEAR opens the following week with performances on Tuesday, July 23rd through Saturday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 30 through

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tional Moth Week, and organized by Margaret Roach’s A Way to Garden Car Show and the Friends of Taconic State Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Park. BYO picnic supper if you please Food, music, trophies, prizes — we’ll provide dessert treats — to Rain date 7/21 enjoy while you learn some Moth 101 Free, Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. - 3 from top experts, then experience p.m., https://www.hvcruz.com/apps/ nature after dark with them and just calendar/showEvent?calID=404566 have fun. 2&eventID=277802209&next=show Suitable for all ages, and families Month%3fcalID%3d4045662%26ye welcome. ar%3d2019%26month%3d6 Also: Note new location within the Copake Community Park, 230 Moun- Park from past years for this event. tain View Rd, Copake, 518-329-4242 Bash Bish Falls Parking lot on the NY side of the MA-NY border, 1 mile up Grand Mango Caribbean Food Route 344 past the Taconic State Park Pop Up! office (following the paved uphill Saturday, July 20, noon - 9 p.m. road). The parking area is on the right Join us with Grand Mango. side of 344, and is the same lot where Food Menu: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, people park when they take a walk Oxtail, Jerk Mac & Cheese, Plantains, up a trail to the falls. Rice Free, Saturday, July 20, 7:30 p.m., Drink Menu: Cocktails, Mocktails, https://awaytogarden.com/6thBeer, Wine, Cider, Craft Sodas annual-moth-night-in-taconic-stateSaturday, July 20 noon - 9 p.m., park-join-us-july-20/ https://www.facebook.com/ Taconic State Park – Copake Falls, events/353209022243647/ 253 Route 344, Copake Falls, 518Olde York Farm Distillery & Cooper329-3993 age, 284 State Route 23, Claverack, 845-480-1237 Agatha Christie’s Witness for the www.oldeyorkfarm.com Prosecution Lathe Turning Demonstration Saturday, July 20, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Join Shaker Museum’s own Curatorial Assistant, Boyd Hutchison, as he demonstrates both spindle turning and face turning techniques inside of the Brethren’s Workshop at the Historic Mount Lebanon site. Registration is encouraged as there are a limited number of spaces available. Free, Saturday, July 20, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., https://shakerml.org/calendar/ free-lathe-turning-demonstration-64378723495/ Shaker Museum/Mount Lebanon, 202 Shaker Road, New Lebanon, 518794-9100 x220 www.shakerml.org Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution Saturday, July 20, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. by Agatha Christie Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high with shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the dock and a young man’s fight to escape the hangman’s noose. Generally regarded as one of Christie’s most accomplished plays, this suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end. $29.00, Saturday, July 20, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. https://www.thetheaterbarn. org/witness-for-the-prosecution The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, 518-794-8989 www.thetheaterbarn.org

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Shakespeare Company of Saratoga Springs, NY, is continuing 19th season with presenting its second production, Shakespeare’s KING LEAR, directed by Wesley Broulik. Broulik’s production highlights themes of stormy family relationships, human frailty, revenge, and redemption grounded in a timely and all-too familiar world. The company is thrilled to celebrate its nineteenth summer season of free outdoor theater on SPAC grounds and in beautiful Congress Park in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York. Building on last year’s successful collaboration, Saratoga Shakespeare began their season joining forces with SPAC and Radial Arts to present Poetry in the Pines, bringing a new, innovative and music-filled

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Saturday, August 3 (there are no Sunday or Monday performances). All performances will be at 6:00pm in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, on the Alfred Z. Solomon Stage. We are excited to welcome back Wesley Broulik as director of KING LEAR. Wesley directed

our mesmerizing 2017 production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and has been a frequent actor with the company, most recently as the hilarious Touchstone in last season’s AS YOU LIKE IT. Wesley is a director, writer, actor, and educator. His work has been seen off-Broadway, regionally, and on television and film. He currently serves as the head of acting at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska. Admission is always free of charge for both productions and Congress Park and SPAC grounds are entirely accessible. Both young and old, as well as family groups, are strongly encouraged to attend – with or without picnics – for what has become a beloved summer tradition in Saratoga.

Grease Saturday, July 20, 4 p.m. This household favorite returns to take us down memory lane once more with the gang at Rydell High! This time we are adding in all of the hits from the film to make this new Grease even more memorable. “Hopelessly Devoted,” “Greased Lightnin,” and “You’re the One That I Want” are just a few of the record breaking hits that make this show such a rockin’ good time! $15 – $39.50, Saturday, July 20, 4 p.m., http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ grease-2019/ Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham, 518-392-9292 http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ Music and More – In the Park Saturday, July 20, 7 p.m. If it’s Saturday, there is something to do at Copake Park – Rain or Shine! Feature: Night Moves Saturday, July 20, 7 p.m., http:// townofcopake.org/music-in-thepark/ Copake Memorial Park, 305 Mountain View Road, Copake, 518-3291234 www.townofcopake.org Moth Night Saturday, July 20, 7:30 p.m. Sixth annual Moth Night, part of the citizen-science project called Na-

Saturday, July 20, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. by Agatha Christie Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high with shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the dock and a young man’s fight to escape the hangman’s noose. Generally regarded as one of Christie’s most accomplished plays, this suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end. $29.00, Saturday, July 20, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. https://www.thetheaterbarn.org/ witness-for-the-prosecution The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, 518-794-8989 www.thetheaterbarn.org Lost Radio Rounders Saturday, July 20, 8 p.m. Performing classic songs, ballads and singalongs from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Era $10, Saturday, July 20, 8 p.m., https:// valatiecommunitytheatre.org/ events/ Valatie Community Theatre, 3031 Main Street, Valatie, 518-758-1309 www.valatiecommunitytheatre.org Grease Saturday, July 20, 8 p.m. This household favorite returns to take us down memory lane once more with the gang at Rydell High! This time we are adding in all of the hits from the film to make this new Grease even more memorable. “Hopelessly Devoted,” “Greased Lightnin,” and “You’re the One That I Want” are just a few of the record breaking hits that make this show such a rockin’ good time! $15 – $39.50, Saturday, July 20, 8 p.m., http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ grease-2019/ Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham, 518-392-9292 http://www.machaydntheatre.org/

JULY 21 The Garden Conservancy: Open Days Garden Tour Sunday, July 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit the landscape of Linda B. Horn in Spencertown, plus two additional private gardens in Canaan and Ghent, open to the public for self-guided tours. No reservations required; rain or shine. Highlights include many exotic and tropical plants in containers, distinct garden rooms, a stumpery, an extensive rock ledge with a dry garden at the top, a hilltop meadow of native wildflowers, and areas of restored ecosystems – wetlands, a waterfall, woodland, and native grasses. $10, Sunday, July 21, 10 a.m - 4 p.m., https://www.gardenconservancy. org/open-days/open-days-schedule/columbia-county-ny-openday-7-21-19 Private Home, 5015 County Route 7/ Crow Hill Road Spencertown

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DYNAMO: Daring Visions from Around the World WINDHAM — DYNAMO: Daring Visions from Around the World Opening Saturday July 20, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Windham Fine Arts presents DYNAMO. Opening Saturday July 20, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Daring Visions from Around the World features John Greene, Ruby Reichardt, Satish Joshi. Invigorating palettes, lush textures, and vivid views fill the gallery igniting passion and inspiration. Ruby Reichardt comes from

the Netherlands and brought with her a passion for art. The breadth of her skills and mediums provides a unique view of the environment and human experience. Her preference is for recurring patterns through texture and color. Ruby allows one to peek within a mysterious, provocative world, taking a glimpse into stolen moments. Forms come to life, the work dances with light and color. New York native John Greene has spent decades

creating art that explores imagination through visions of abstract landscapes. Greene’s art stands the test of time. Oxidation frozen, feathers preserved, wood encapsulated in the layers of paint all come together under his deft hand to become something new and unique; an invitation to interpret the art through one’s life experiences. Satish Joshi hails from India where he studied at the New Delhi College of Art. He came to New York in ’69 bringing his

love of color and light. Over the decades, his artist eye shifted and honed from what was once a vast and cosmic concentration to intimate works of the natural world around us. His works of light-filled mixed media morph into new and unique images. Windham Fine Arts, 5380 Main Street, Windham, NY 12496. Contact: director@windhamfinearts.com and www.windhamfinearts. com.

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Triola, Dunkle lead Rattlers past Knights Columbia-Greene Media

GREENPORT — In the Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League, the first place spot continues to be held by the Rattlers team, led by coach Joe Braim. On Tuesday, the Rattlers easily rolled past the third place Knights, 11-3. The Rattlers won out thanks to pitcher, Matt Triola, and the hot bat of Tanner Dunkle. Triola was the winning and starting pitcher for the Rattlers, pitching all seven innings with nine strike outs while allowing seven hits, six walks and three runs. Mike Reith finished the pitching game out for the Rattlers. Reith went for two innings and allowed three hits and two walks. The Knights went through two pitchers as well. Nick Shallo started the game and went for four and one-third innings. He allowed six hits, five runs and seven walks and had two strike outs. Brandon Preusser finished the game out for the Knights. He went for four and twothird innings, allowing six hits, six runs (five earned) and one walk. The Rattlers were led by Dunkie, who went 4 for 6 with one triple, three singles and four RBI. Triola went 3 for 5 with a double and two singles. Kyle Welch went 2 for 4 with two singles and one walk. Mike Reith had a double, a single and one RBI and Jake Deziel contributed a double and one RBI. The Knights had a fair share of hot bats as well. AJ Marciniak went Photo contributed

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Yanks’ Chapman calls opt out report ‘completely false’ Roger Rubin Newsday

NEW YORK — Yankees closer Aroldis Champan called a report that he would be exercising the opt-out clause in his contract with the Yankees at the end of the season “completely false” on Wednesday before the scheduled game between the Yankees and Tampa Bay was rained out. Chapman signed a five-year, $86 million contract with the Yankees in 2017. The provisions of the deal would allow him to opt out and become a free agent following the 2019 season. He would have two seasons at a total of $30 million guaranteed left on the current deal. Closer Craig Kimbrel recently signed with the Cubs for $43 million over three years, indicating there could be a favorable market for

Chapman. “I haven’t even spoken to my agent about it,” Chapman said through an interpreter. “Like I said before, we have a big task in front of us, which is to win the division and win the World Series. That’s the main focus for me right now. Contract stuff hasn’t even crossed my mind at all.” Asked about whether his current situation with the Yankees was satisfying, Chapman said through an interpreter, “Of course I’m happy. I’m happy with the contract, I’m happy with the years that I’ve been here playing for the Yankees, this organization. I’m happy.” Chapman was traded by the Reds to the Yankees in December 2015. When the Yankees’ 2016 season didn’t pan out, he was traded to the Cubs for Gleyber Torres and helped Chicago

win a World Series. But Chapman returned to the Yankees when the deal expired at the end of the season and signed the current contract. He and Torres do not speak much about that trade, but there was some communication going on while it was being negotiated. “We had a common friend at the time on the team he was playing for, so we talked about it, saying there’s a chance this trade really does happen and you come to the Yankees and I go to the Cubs,” Chapman said. “I think that’s the only time we really talked about it.” Chapman was named to the All-Star team for the sixth time this season and got the save in an American League win. He is 2-2 with a 2.45 ERA and has See CHAPMAN B3

Mets’ bullpen shows signs of life Logan Weiss/Columbia-Greene Media

Columbia-Greene Umpires Association President Jeff Holliday and his crew pause to honor America during the playing of our National Anthem prior to the recent District 15 10-12 year-old Little League baseball championship game between Saugerties and Northern Columbia in Chatham.

CGUA in need of umpires Columbia-Greene Media

As with many sports officials organizations in New York, the Columbia-Greene Umpires Association’s (CGUA) number of officials is declining. The CGUA at one time had 75 umpires, but the current roster is 43 umpires. The CGUA is looking to fill its August class with as many potential umpires as possible. The class will be held August 12,13,14 at Columbia Greene Community College from 6-9 p.m. in room 706 of the PAC building. You must

be at least 16 years of age to attend the course. Upon successful completion of the class you will be certified by the state of New York with the ColumbiaGreene Umpires. The course cost is $60, which includes your manual, rule book, exam, first-year dues and on field training. There is no need to preregister. For more information, you can visit facebook. com/cguaumpires or contact the CGUA assignor Sean Connors at sconnors24@yahoo.com

Pat Borzi The New York Times Service

MINNEAPOLIS — The New York Mets bullpen accomplished something the past two days at Target Field that seemed unlikely as recently as last week. It held a lead — twice. Not that it took much doing Wednesday afternoon, as the Mets put up 12 runs in the final three innings of a 14-4 rout of the Minnesota Twins. Dominic Smith’s second pinch home run of the season, a three-run shot to right in the seventh, gave the Mets the lead, and after a six-run eighth, the Mets added three more in the ninth with position player Ehire Adrianza on the mound for Minnesota. Smith’s homer off reliever Trevor May, on an 0-2 pitch, helped him to a career-high four RBIs, though his teammates kidded him for being the only batter Adrianza struck out. “My day is ruined,” Smith said with a smile. Coupled with

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New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27) pitches during a recent game against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field.

Tuesday night’s 3-2 thriller, the Wednesday win let the Mets head to San Francisco with their first four-game winning streak since May 23, and

with four consecutive victories on the road for the first time since early April. The bullpen limited the AL Central-leading Twins to

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Baseball AMERICAN LEAGUE East W L Pct GB 60 33 .645 — 56 41 .577 6.0 52 44 .542 9.5 36 61 .371 26.0 29 66 .305 32.0 Central W L Pct GB Minnesota 58 36 .617 — Cleveland 54 40 .574 4.0 Chi. White Sox 42 50 .457 15.0 Kansas City 35 62 .361 24.5 Detroit 29 62 .319 27.5 West W L Pct GB Houston 59 37 .615 — Oakland 55 41 .573 4.0 LA Angels 50 46 .521 9.0 Texas 50 46 .521 9.0 Seattle 39 60 .394 21.5 Tuesday’s games NY Yankees 8, Tampa Bay 3 Toronto 10, Boston 4 Cleveland 8, Detroit 0 Kansas City 11, Chi. White Sox 0 LA Angels 7, Houston 2 Oakland 9, Seattle 2 Wednesday’s games Oakland 10, Seattle 2 Tampa Bay at NY Yankees, PPD Boston 5, Toronto 4 Cleveland 7, Detroit 2 Kansas City 7, Chi. White Sox 5 Houston at LA Angels, 10:07 p.m. Today’s games Toronto (TBD) at Boston (Sale 3-9), 1:05 p.m. Chi. White Sox (Covey 1-5) at Kansas City (Keller 5-9), 1:15 p.m. Tampa Bay (Chirinos 8-4) at NY Yankees (German 11-2), 3 p.m. Tampa Bay (Morton 11-2) at NY Yankees (Happ 7-5), 7:05 p.m. Detroit (Boyd 6-7) at Cleveland (Bauer 8-7), 7:10 p.m. Oakland (Fiers 9-3) at Minnesota (Gibson 8-4), 8:10 p.m. Houston (Miley 7-4) at LA Angels (Harvey 3-4), 9:07 p.m. NY Yankees Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore

NATIONAL LEAGUE East W L Pct GB 58 39 .598 — 50 44 .532 6.5 49 46 .516 8.0 44 51 .463 13.0 35 58 .376 21.0 Central W L Pct GB Chi. Cubs 52 44 .542 — Milwaukee 50 47 .515 2.5 St. Louis 48 46 .511 3.0 Pittsburgh 45 50 .474 6.5 Cincinnati 43 50 .462 7.5 West W L Pct GB LA Dodgers 63 34 .649 — Arizona 49 47 .510 13.5 San Francisco 47 49 .490 15.5 San Diego 46 49 .484 16.0 Colorado 46 50 .479 16.5 Tuesday’s games Philadelphia 9, LA Dodgers 8 Miami 12, San Diego 7 Chi. Cubs 4, Cincinnati 3, 10 innings Milwaukee 13, Atlanta 1 Pittsburgh 3, St. Louis 1 San Francisco 8, Colorado 4, 10 innings Wednesday’s games St. Louis 6, Pittsburgh 5 Milwaukee 5, Atlanta 4 Chi. Cubs 5, Cincinnati 2 San Francisco 11, Colorado 8 LA Dodgers at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. San Diego 3, Miami 2 Today’s games San Diego (Lamet 0-2) at Miami (Smith 5-4), 12:10 p.m. LA Dodgers (Stripling 4-3) at Philadelphia (Nola 8-2), 12:35 p.m. St. Louis (Hudson 8-4) at Cincinnati (Roark 5-6), 7:10 p.m. Washington (Strasburg 11-4) at Atlanta (Teheran 5-6), 7:20 p.m. Milwaukee (Davies 7-2) at Arizona (Kelly 7-9), 9:40 p.m. NY Mets (Syndergaard 7-4) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 5-7), 9:45 p.m. Interleague Tuesday’s games Washington 8, Baltimore 1 Arizona 9, Texas 2 NY Mets 3, Minnesota 2 Wednesday’s games NY Mets 14, Minnesota 4 Baltimore 9, Washington 2 Arizona 19, Texas 4 Atlanta Washington Philadelphia NY Mets Miami

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Angels pitcher Ramirez suspended for hitting Astros’ Marisnick Maria Torres Los Angeles Times

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels reliever Noe Ramirez was suspended three games for hitting Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick with a pitch in the sixth inning of the Angels’ 7-2 victory over the Astros on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. Angels manager Brad Ausmus was suspended one game for his role in the matter, and was required to serve his suspension Wednesday. Ramirez had the option of appealing his suspension, and did. “I didn’t necessarily like it, but it is what it is,” Ramirez said. “I’m glad we can appeal it. It’s just about moving on.” Ramirez plunked Marisnick between the shoulders with a 90 mph fastball. Marisnick collided with Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy 10 days ago, leaving him with a concussion and broken nose, Ausmus said it was tough to say there was intent on Ramirez’s part when his first pitch to Marisnick was a called strike. “I know it looks awful, but I think the first pitch was a strike,” he said. “So if he swings at it and hits it, we’re not even talking about it.” Marisnick took his base calmly. Tempers spilled over when Lance McCullers Jr. began talking from his seat in the Astros dugout. Angels first baseman Albert Pujols appeared peeved and approached the dugout railing, index finger wagging, and yelled back. Marisnick waved his teammates off to no avail. Both Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY bullpens emptied, then the nearby benches, although Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Noe Ramirez (24) reacts toward the Houston Astros bench after center fielder order was quickly restored. Jake Marisnick (6) was hit by pitch at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Pumpsie Green, first black player for Red Sox, dies at 85 Richard Goldstein The New York Times News Service

On July 21, 1959, Pumpsie Green made his major league debut as an eighth-inning pinch-runner with the Boston Red Sox, then played at shortstop to finish the game against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park. Green’s appearance was merely a blip in the box score, but his presence in a Red Sox uniform represented a climactic moment in baseball history. Green, who died Wednesday at 85 at a hospital in San Leandro, California, was the first black player for the Red Sox, the last of the 16 major league franchises of the time to have remained all white. His family confirmed the death in a statement, adding that he had been ill for five months. In April 1945, the Red Sox, under pressure from a Boston city councilman, gave a brief tryout at Fenway Park to Jackie Robinson and two fellow Negro league players. None of them heard from the Red Sox again. When Robinson broke the modern major league color barrier in April 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Green was 13, living in the San Francisco Bay Area and hoping that someday he might play baseball with a Pacific Coast League team of the high minors. By the time Green was called up by the Red Sox, Jackie and Frank Robinson, Larry Doby, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Roberto Clemente,

Roy Campanella and Monte Irvin — the vanguard of baseball’s black stars — were forging Hall of Fame careers. But the Red Sox, owned by Tom Yawkey, had maintained that they could not find a single black player to help them. Playing mostly at second base and shortstop, Green had an ordinary major league career so far as statistics went. In his four seasons with the Red Sox, he was a regular only in 1960, and he finished his major league career with the New York Mets in 1963. “I’m no martyr, no flag-carrier,” he told The Boston Herald when he was completing spring training with the Red Sox in 1959. “I’m not even interested in being the first Negro to make the Red Sox.” He said he just wanted a chance to play for Boston and, so far as pioneering went, “all the rest of it can wait.” Green himself had some waiting to do. The Red Sox sent him back to their Minneapolis farm team just before the 1959 season began, saying he wasn’t quite ready for the majors, though he had showed promise as a hitter in camp. The Boston chapter of the NAACP, accusing the Red Sox of racial discrimination, expressed outrage at the failure to promote Green, and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, a state agency, began an inquiry. It ended when Red Sox officials promised to “make every effort” to field

black players. Green finally got his chance on that July night in Chicago, and pitcher Earl Wilson become the second black player with the Red Sox a few days later. When Green played in his first game at Fenway Park, on Aug. 4, 1959, against the Kansas City Athletics, starting at second base, he received an ovation, and he hit a triple in his first at-bat. “I was almost on a cloud or in a trance or something,” he told the New England Sports Network long afterward. “I couldn’t breathe. I was so hyped up.” Green received a congratulatory phone call from Jackie Robinson. The Boston Celtics’ Bill Russell and K.C. Jones, whom Green knew from their playing days at the University of San Francisco, befriended him. Green found Ted Williams to be especially welcoming. Elijah Jerry Green Jr. — nicknamed Pumpsie by his mother, Gladys, as a child though he was never sure why — was born Oct. 27, 1933, in Boley, Oklahoma. At the outset of World War II, his family moved to Richmond, California, in the Bay Area, and his father and mother found jobs in defense work. He played shortstop at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California, before playing in the minors, and he joined the Red Sox’s farm chain in 1956. Green was a man apart at spring training with the Red Sox in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 1959. The team’s

hotel barred black guests, so the Red Sox found lodging for him at a hotel in nearby Phoenix, and he was driven to and from workouts by a team employee. After his four years with the Red Sox, Green played in 17 games for the Mets in 1963. Appearing in 344 games, he had a career batting average of .246. He later coached and taught in the Berkeley, California, high school system. Green lived in El Cerrito, California. His survivors include his wife, Marie; a daughter, Keisha Green; three brothers: Cornell, a former Pro Bowl defensive back with the Dallas Cowboys; Credell, and Eddie Joe; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. Green returned to Fenway Park in April 2009 for a part of baseball’s annual ceremonies to commemorate Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier. Fifty years after he made his Red Sox debut, he heard the cheers once more, this time when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch, to David Ortiz. Reflecting on the America of the 1950s, Green expressed no lingering bitterness toward the Red Sox for their long reluctance to have a black player. “When I was with the Red Sox, what was fair?” he told The New York Times in 1988. “I didn’t have to leave California and go to Boston to be discriminated against.”

Price-Eckersley feud still unresolved Bill Koch The Providence Journal

BOSTON — The festering feud between David Price and Dennis Eckersley flashed to life again Wednesday afternoon. The Red Sox left-hander and broadcaster traded fresh barbs, the latest chapter in a running disagreement dating back to July 2017. Eckersley was quoted in a weekend Boston Globe Magazine piece addressing an incident involving Price on a team charter flight. Price allegedly yelled at Eckersley over his criticism directed at fellow Boston pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez during a rehab start at Triple-A Pawtucket. “I wish I would have handled it differently — absolutely,” Price said Wednesday. “This is the third time I’ve said that in front of you guys. That feeling hasn’t changed. It happened. I dealt with it. I moved on. He obviously hasn’t.” Eckersley spoke with Globe writer Chad Finn for an extended profile. The Hall of Fame right-hander enjoyed two different stints in uniform with the Red Sox from 1978-84 and 1998. He’s worked with NESN, the club-owned regional cable network, since 2003. “I didn’t know how to deal with that,” Eckersley said of his incident with Price. “I don’t plan on saying a word to him. I don’t plan on seeing him — never. I don’t really give a (expletive) one way or another. I don’t think he really cares one way or the other.” Finn’s piece was repackaged by

WEEI.com writer Alex Reimer and shared on Twitter early Wednesday morning. Price weighed in with a series of responses, saying that Eckersley “needs attention.” The two men haven’t spoken since the incident and have no immediate plans to do so. “He wants to move on, but he continues to go on the radio or do interviews about it,” Price said. “If you want to move on, move on. We’re two grown men. We can meet. Nothing’s going to happen. I yelled at you. I’m sure everybody in here has been yelled at. “It was unfortunate what happened. I wanted to tell him that face to face. And he chose not to show up. So that was that.” Price hasn’t spoken about the incident publicly since addressing it for the second time at spring training in February 2018. That doesn’t mean he hasn’t kept tabs on Eckersley’s public profile. Eckersley was arguably hypocritical while chiding Toronto right-hander Marcus Stroman — Price’s former teammate with the Blue Jays in 2015 — for celebrating a strikeout against Boston in a 6-1 win on June 23. “Have you seen videos of Dennis Eckersley pitching?” Price said. “Have you seen the stuff that he did when he struck somebody out? Really? Like shooting them with a finger gun — stuff like that? Come on. Stroman is out there yelling, ‘Yeah!’ No. He needs to wake up.” Price also cited a December 2018 MLB Network documentary — ‘Eck: A Story of Saving.’ He falsely claimed none of Eckersley’s former teammates

or coaches were interviewed for the look back at his career. An MLB Network release highlighted contributions from fellow Oakland players Ron Darling and Mark McGwire, fellow Boston player Fred Lynn and former Athletics manager Tony La Russa among others. “My teammates will vouch for me,” Price said. “My coaches will vouch for me. He doesn’t have that. So he has to vouch for himself. “I’m going to stick up for myself at all times. I don’t care what backlash I get — the negative attention. I’m fine with that. But I’m going to speak up for myself.” This latest chapter comes with the Red Sox struggling to reach the postseason for the fourth straight year. Boston entered Wednesday three games behind Oakland for the second American League wild-card spot and 10 games behind the Yankees in the division. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Price and Eckersley’s ongoing rift wouldn’t be a distraction in that pursuit. “I talked to David this morning,” Cora said. “We’re going to keep that between us. It sucks that it keeps coming (up). I guess David talked to you guys and you guys know how he feels about it. We’ll leave it at that.” “He’s always here busting his ass and making sure he’s doing what he needs to do,” said pitcher Matt Barnes, who has been Price’s teammate since his arrival in free agency prior to the 2016 season. “He’s a leader here. He’s a guy who leads by example. He’s always been awesome.”

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (10) pitches against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

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Rory McIlroy shot an opening-round 79 at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on Thursday, all but dashing dreams he’d win his first major title in five years in his home country. “I would like to punch myself. I made a couple of stupid mistakes. I was pretty nervous on the first tee and hit a bad shot,” McIlroy said Thursday. The World No. 3 entered the tournament as the favorite or co-favorite to win by most sportsbooks, but making the cut is not a guarantee after he opened with a quadruple-bogey on the par-4, 421-yard first hole. The round got off to a disastrous start for the 30-year-old. His drive sailed out of bounds, into thick brush and he wound up with a quadruple-bogey 8. McIlroy said he wasn’t rattled.

“It was almost as if that first tee shot settled me down a little bit,” he told the Golf Channel after the round. “It was like, ‘We can’t start much worse than this, so we might as well just get the head down and get going. I thought that I showed some resilience around the middle of the round. Made a couple of birdies, got it back a little bit. But, whenever you play your first and last holes in a combined 7-over par, it’s going to be a pretty tough day.” He added a bogey on No. 3, a double bogey on No. 16 and a triple bogey at No. 18. Only two birdies sprinkled in the round kept him from an over-80 score. He hit eight of 14 fairways and 11 of 18 greens and needed 32 putts to complete the round. This is the same course where as a 16-year-old amateur in 2005 he set the course record of 61. That time, he didn’t have the weight of a nation on his shoulders, though he

said he didn’t feel the extra pressure. “I don’t think that was it. If anything, I think that people wanted it more for me than I ... obviously I wanted it, and I wanted to play well,” he said. He will enter Friday’s second round trying to make up some ground. “I’m going to have to have a number in mind. I’d obviously love to be here for the weekend, and I need to shoot a pretty good score tomorrow for that to happen.,” he said. The early leader on the day was Irishman Shane Lowry, who shot a 4-under 67. Six players trailed him by one shot, including Spain’s Sergio Garcia. “It was tough all day,” said Garcia. “This course is playing difficult. It was quite breezy. So some tough holes out there. Obviously 18 we played into the wind and with rain, so that played really long.”

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converted 25 of 29 save opportunities this season. “God willing, I want to stay here for sure, right?”

Chapman said. “But at the same time, from what I understand, after next year my contract changes a little bit and the Yankees have the ability to trade me. It’s one of those things that is kind of out of my control, but yeah, God willing, I’d want to finish it here.”

contributed: Jeurys Familia appeared twice, working 1 1/3 scoreless innings, and Tuesday night closer Edwin Diaz escaped a bases-loaded jam for his 21st save, getting his former Seattle Mariners teammate Nelson Cruz to foul out on a full count. “That’s what we’re capable of,” Mets manager Mickey Callaway said. “It’s very encouraging. Since the All-Star break, it seems to be coming together. That’s how we’re going to win games, that formula.” Still, the 44-51 Mets have not done nearly enough to jump from being sellers to buyers with the July 31 trade deadline nearing. Their plans, though, may have been complicated by an injury to pitcher Zack Wheeler, widely seen as their best available trade chip. Earlier this week the Mets placed Wheeler (6-6, 4.69 ERA) on the injured list with what the club said was shoulder fatigue. Speaking with reporters Tuesday afternoon, Wheeler

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on during a practice round prior to the 148th Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on Wednesday in Portrush, United Kingdom.

was more specific, calling it a shoulder impingement and adding that he might miss more than one start. That could affect the Mets’ ability to trade Wheeler, since the right-hander most likely will need to pitch before the trade deadline to prove his shoulder is sound. Wheeler is eligible to return Monday at the earliest. “I don’t really want to set a timetable, because you never know how your body is going to react to it,” Wheeler said. “It could be one start, two, three, I don’t know. I just want to get back as soon as possible and miss only one start.” Wheeler said he noticed discomfort in a July 2 start against the Yankees when he struck out eight in 6 1/3 innings. It worsened, he said, five days later in his final start before the All-Star break, an 8-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in which he lasted only five innings and allowed six earned runs. When the shoulder didn’t improve with rest over the All-Star break, Wheeler spoke up. “I tried to pitch through it, but it got a little too cranky,” he said. “I finally had to say something.” An MRI exam,

he said, showed no structural damage beyond the impingement. “I don’t think we were totally aware of what he was dealing with, which is good,” Callaway said. “Players play through a lot. He played through it the best he could. Now we’ll take care of it.” Wheeler has also had to cope with the trade rumors, no matter how much he tried to ignore them. “Honestly, sometimes you think about it, sometimes you don’t,” Wheeler said. “It could be bad timing, but I’m trying to get back out there as soon as I can. Does it affect whether I pitch sooner or pitch later? I’m just trying to pitch. It’s unfortunate it happened now, I guess.” The Mets did make one minor deal Wednesday, trading right-hander Wilmer Font to Toronto for cash considerations. Font, mostly a reliever this season, was designated for assignment July 12. At the very least, the Mets could take a dose of confidence from two straight wins against one of the AL’s top teams. This two-game series was only the second Mets

visit to Target Field, but they are 5-0 there, having swept a three-game series in 2013. In addition to the bullpen’s strong performance, two of the Mets’ most important hitters emerged from slumps the past two days. On Tuesday night, Michael Conforto had four singles to break a 6-for-49 slide; one was the game-winning hit to left against a pull shift in the fifth. Conforto went 1 for 5 on Wednesday. And rookie Pete Alonso, who was 1 for 17 after winning the All-Star Home Run Derby, blasted his longest home run of the season Wednesday, a 474-foot shot into the third deck in left field, with a man on in the eighth. It was his 31st homer and 54th extra-base hit, both Mets rookie records. Alonso said he watched the homer the whole way. “I still think the one I got the best was the one I hit into the fountain in Atlanta,” Alonso said, referring to an April homer to dead center at SunTrust Park that carried an estimated 454 feet. “But that one felt really good and had really good trajectory. Hopefully I can hit one farther than that.”

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ARTICLES OF GANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY HUGGATREE, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 06/25/2019. Office location: Columbia County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC to Kristal Heinz, ESQ., P.O. Box 1331, Hudson, NY 12534. Purpose: To engage in any lawful activity

DHBK Hudson LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/9/2019. Office location: Columbia County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process 9024 W. Olympic Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Purpose: Real estate management and development and general business purposes. Fastlanes Dent Service LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/4/19. Off. loc.: Columbia Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail proc.: 87 Summit St., Hudson, NY 12534. Purp.: any lawful purp. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/10/19. Office location: Greene Co. LLC formed in Virginia (VA) on 3/31/19. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporate Creations Network, Inc. 15 North Mill ST Nyack, NY 10960. VA address of LLC: 12500 Jefferson Ave Newport News, VA 23602. Arts. Of Org. filed with VA Secy. of State, P.O. Box 1197, Richmond, VA 23218. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of 169 Spring Street LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/3/19. Office location: Greene County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 3312 Clarks Ln., Apt C, Baltimore, MD 21215. Purpose: any lawful activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the LLC is GRAPEVILLE AGENCY ASSOCIATES, LLC. The Articles of Organization of the LLC were filed with the New York Secretary of State, under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Law of the State of New York on December 7, 2018. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Greene County. The latest date on which the company may dissolve is December 5, 2018. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is P.O. Box 460, Greenville, New York, 12083. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the LLC is MCMANN PROPERTIES, LLC. The Articles of Organization of the LLC were filed with the New York Secretary of State, under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Law of the State of New York on November 21, 2018. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Greene County. The latest date on which the company may dissolve is November 8, 2118. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is P.O. Box 460, Greenville, New York, 12083.

JBunce Properties LLC Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 5/7/19. Off. in Greene Co. SSNY desig. as agt. of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, PO Box 171, Windham, NY 12496. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Kings Mountain Hold- Camp Sharon Taning LLC. Arts. of Org. nersville LLC. Arts of filed with SSNY on Org. filed with New 06/18/19. Off. Loc.: York Secy of State Greene Co. SSNY de- (SSNY) on 6/3/19. Ofsig. as agt. upon fice location: Greene whom process may be County. SSNY is desserved. SSNY shall ignated as agent of mail process to: The LLC upon whom proLLC, 1393 Rte. 296, cess against it may be Jewett, NY 12444. served. SSNY shall mail process to: 3312 General Purposes. Clarks Ln., Apt C, ArLTDream Entertain- lington, MD 21215. ment, LLC. Filed Purpose: any lawful 5/13/19. Office: activity. Greene Co. SSNY designated as agent for Notice of Formation of process & shall mail to: KIM WOOD ARCHI1111 Sunny Hill Rd, TECT, PLLC. Articles Freehold, NY 12431. of Organization filed with NY Secy. of State Purpose: General. on 07/09/2019. Office Little Red Productions location: Columbia LLC, a domestic LLC, County. SSNY desigfiled with the SSNY on nated as agent of LLC

upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P. O. Box 215, Old Chatham, NY 12136. No registered agent. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Flint Law Firm P.C., 75 Main Street, P. O. Box 363, Chatham, NY 12037, (518) 392-2555 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Nielsen Custom Builders, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 11, 2019. Office location: Columbia County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to Mark P. Cawley, Esq., 175 Hunt Road, Hillsdale, New York 12529. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY. NAME: Windham MT Real Estate Building and Development. 5339 Main Street Windham Ny, Greene County Ny is designated SSNY on 10/01/2018 agent of LLC. General purpose mailing address Po box 311 Tannersville Ny 12485. NOTICE of formation of Snowflake Sister LLC. On March 20 2019. Office location: Greene County. United States Corporation Agents Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228 is the Registered Agent. The address is 53 Evergreen Lane, Maplecrest, NY 12454. The New York Secretary of State is named as the agent for service of process. The purpose is to provide sports education workshops. Pursuant to Section 206 of the New York State Limited Liability Company law, FAIRE, LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State on 4/18/19, office location: 356 Warren St., Hudson, Columbia County. NY Sec. of State designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NY Sec. of State shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Paul A. Culler, 5508 Landmark Place, Fairfax, VA. 22032. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF COLUMBIA

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Tanya Hall a/k/a Tanya M Hall; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 24, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Columbia County Courthouse, Hudson, New York on August 16, 2019 at 8:30AM, premises known as 11524 Route 22, Austerlitz, NY 12017. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Austerlitz, County of Columbia, State of NY, Section 88. Block 2 Lot 27. Approximate amount of judgment $186,374.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 12632-18. Craig M Crist, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: June 12, 2019 #97210 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF GREENE NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff AGAINST ATTILA C. VOLGES, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 22, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Lobby of the Greene County Courthouse, 320 Main Street, Village of Catskill, on July 31, 2019 at 10:00AM, premises known as 18 MOUNTAIN TURNPIKE ROAD, CATSKILL, NY 12414. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Catskill, County of Greene and State of New York, SECTION 170.03, BLOCK 1, LOT 10. Approximate amount of judgment $131,770.48 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 2017-298. ANGELO F. SCATURRO, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF COLUMBIA JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Josephine Oliveri; Frederick Allen Jr. a/k/a Frederick Allen; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 12, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Columbia County Courthouse, Hudson, New York on August 23, 2019 at 11:00AM, premises known as 49 Berkshire Road a/k/a CraryvilleBerkshire Road, Hillsdale, NY 12529. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Taghkanic, County of Columbia, State of NY, Section: 164. Block: 1 Lot: 66. Approximate amount of judgment $194,557.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 13345-18. Albert P. Kolakowski, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: July 9, 2019 #97334 TOWN OF CLAVERACK PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing before the Planning Board for the Town of Claverack will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Claverack Town Hall, Rte. 217, Mellenville, New York on the following application(s): Katsivelos Subdivision: Tax Map #(SBL) 111 . 1 - 82 Located at 340 & 360 NYS Rte. 9H Subdivision of 12.9 acres into two parcels of 10.9 and 2 acres respectively. Persons wishing to appear at such hearing may do so in person, by attorney or by other such authorized representative. Communications in writing may be filed with the Planning Board, Attention Secretary Jodi Keyser, PO Box V Mellenville, NY 12544 in advance of the meeting. Please note that inclusion of the application upon the agenda does not guarantee that the applicant will be present at the meeting.

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

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF GREENE, DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. MENTOR NIMANI, IF LIVING, AND IF HE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKOWN TO PLAINTIFF, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on May 9, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Greene County Courthouse, 320 Main Street, Catskill, NY on August 6, 2019 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 110 Skyview Drive, Greenville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Greeneville, County of Greene and State of New York, Section 12.15, Block 3 and Lot 3. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 325/2013. John T. Hilscher, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff Upstream Resources, LLC. Filed 5/13/19. Office: Columbia Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: Managing Member, Upstream Resources, Po Box 349, Beacon, NY 12508. Registered Agent: John K. Friedman, Esq., 230 Warren St 3rd Fl, Hudson, NY 12534. Purpose: General.

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 Harry Howard 215 Avenue Hudson, NY 12534

TOWN OF GHENT PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there will be no Ghent Town Board workshop or regular meeting on August 15, 2019. The next workshop meeting will be held on August 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings will take place at the Ghent Town Hall, Route 66, Ghent, New York. Dated: June 20, 2019 s/Michelle Radley Ghent Town Clerk 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.

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COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA 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

WHITE STAG FARMS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/17/19. Office: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Stuart J. Flum CPA & Associates, 1400 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale made in the above captioned action and, entered on June 13, 2019 in this matter, Brian W. Conley, Esq., the Referee in said Judgment, will sell at public auction at the Main Lobby of the Columbia County Courthouse, Union Street, Hudson, New York, on the 2nd day of August, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the forenoon of that day the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold therein described as follows: (See Schedule A annexed hereto.) Dated: June 17, 2019 Yours, etc. Ralph C. Lewis, Attorney for Plaintiff Office & P.O. Address 287 Main St., P.O. Box 383 Catskill, New York 12414 518-943-6667 SCHEDULE A (a) ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land located in the Town of Kinderhook, County of Columbia and State of New York more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe located as the northwesterly comer of lands now or formerly of Percy E. Newcomb and Gladys G. Newcomb, his wife, and proceeding on a course of S 87 degrees 10" E a distance of two hundred twenty-three and four hundredths feet (223.04') to a point; thence S 85 degrees 06' E a distance of seventy-two and forty hundredths feet (72.40') to a point; thence S 85 degrees 38'E a distance of four and twenty-eight hundredths feet (104.28') to a point; thence S 7 degrees 05' E a distance of one hundred thirty-two and eighteen hundredths feet (132.18') to an iron pipe passing en route an iron pipe; thence N 86 degrees 07' W a distance of four hundred one and sixty-two hundredths feet (410.62') to an iron pipe; thence along the easterly line of a town road on a course bearing N 6 degrees 24' a distance of one hundred thirty feet (130.00') to the point or place of beginning, containing an area of 1,2+acres. Being the same premises conveyed to Kevin J. Hanlon and Casey Hanlon by Deed from Sandra C. Briscoe, Executrix of the Estate of Leah B. Hunter dated and recorded in the Columbia County Clerk's Office.

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT : COUNTY OF COLUMBIA NOTICE OF SALE IndexNo.12664-18 SANDRA C. BRISCOE as Executrix of the ESTATE of LEAH B. HUNTER, Plaintiff, - against KEVIN J. HANLON and CASEY HANLON, LR CREDIT 11, LLC, COLLEEN KERVIN, FIRST AMERICAN INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC as assignee of HSBC Union Priviledge, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, Defendants.

Take Notice, that pursuant to an order of Hon. Lisa M. Fisher dated January 7, 2019 entered in an action pending in Greene County Supreme Court, “Mary Catherine Palmer vs. Eileen Prior” (Index #17-0729) for partition of real property located in Palenville, New York, as described in a deed recorded in the Greene County Clerk’s Office at Liber 1084 of Deeds at Page 224 and more fully described below, each person not a party to the action who, at the date of the order, had a lien upon any undivided share or in-

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. 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

terest in the property,is hereby required to appear before David E. Woodin, Esq., as referee, at 285 Main Street, PO Box 433, Catskill, New York 12414 on or before August 9, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. to prove his or her lien and the true amount due or to become due to him or her by reason thereof. The description of said property is as follows: “All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Palenville, Town of Catskill, Greene County, New York, known, numbered and distinguished on a certain map entitled ‘Map of Lands of the Palenville Land Development Company, Saugerties, N.Y.’ and filed in the Office of the Clerk of said County of Greene, as Lot No. 10; which said Lot No. 10 is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly side of Malden Turnpike distant eighteen hundred and forty-six feet westerly from an iron pin sunk in the ground at the southeast corner of the tract of land heretofore conveyed by Maximo Poellath of Palenville Land Development Company by deed dated February 28, 1913, recorded November 24, 1913 in Liber 203 of deeds at page 378, as shown on said map, on a course of North 40 degrees 40' West, and running thence along the northerly side of said Malden Turnpike North 40 degrees 40' West 100 feet to the southeast corner of Lot No. 9, as shown on said map; thence northerly along the easterly bounds of said Lot No. 9 200 feet to the southwest corner of Lot No. 38 as shown on said map; thence easterly along the southerly bounds of said Lot 38, 100 feet to the northwest corner of Lot No. 11 as shown on said map, and thence southerly along the westerly bounds of said Lot No. 11, 200 feet to the place of beginning; reference being hereby made to said map for a more particular location of the lot of land hereby described. EXCEPTING and RESERVING the right of way, if any, over twenty feet and no more on the westerly side of said Lot No. 10 for its entire depth of 200 feet, running northerly from said Malden Turnpike as shown on said map for use as a part of the roadway. BEING THE SAME PREMISES described in a deed dated August 17, 1993 from Ethel Krauss to Richard R. Krauss, which deed was recorded in the Greene County Clerk’s Office on September 9, 1993 in Liber 800 of Deeds at Page 182.”

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NFL notebook: Falcons sign LB Jones to hefty extension Field Level Media

The Atlanta Falcons signed linebacker Deion Jones to a four-year extension on Wednesday, putting him under contract through 2023. Jones’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told multiple media outlets the extension is worth $57 million with $34 million guaranteed for injury. According to The MMQB, the deal includes an $11 million signing bonus, $13.45 million paid in 2019 and $35.5 million over the first three years, with $25.8 million guaranteed in full. The annual average of $14.25 million makes Jones the second-highestpaid off-ball linebacker in the NFL, behind only the Jets’ C.J. Mosley ($17 million). His guaranteed money also trails only Mosley ($51 million) at the position. Jones, 24, was set to enter the final year of his rookie deal. A second-round pick out of LSU in 2016, he had 244 tackles (14 for loss), six interceptions

and 21 pass breakups in 31 games (29 starts) through two seasons, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2017. He was limited to six games in 2018 due to a foot injury. –Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock will not hold out of any training camp practices after he agreed to terms on his rookie contract, multiple outlets reported. A report Tuesday from 9News.com said negotiations between the sides had stalled, as Lock sought a “quarterback premium” – with additional guarantees or workout bonuses – to be paid more than fellow second-round rookie Dalton Risner, a guard taken by Denver one pick before Lock in April’s draft. Risner, picked 41st, signed his rookie deal later Tuesday, worth $7.14 million over four years with a $3.2 million signing bonus. Based on the No. 42 draft slot, Lock’s deal is worth just over $7 million over four years with a $3.1 million signing bonus. Both players had

portions of future salaries turned into workout bonuses, but Lock was not given a premium, per multiple reports. –Running back Phillip Lindsay and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders will practice with the Broncos when on-field work at training camp opens Thursday. Head coach Vic Fangio said Lindsay is “ready to go” following offseason wrist surgery. General manager John Elway said Sanders will be eased into action after tearing his Achilles last season, but he will not be placed on the physically unable to perform list. Meanwhile, the Broncos waived wide receiver Aaron Burbridge, whom ESPN reported opted to retire rather than report to training camp. –A scheduled three-day bargaining session between the NFL and the NFL Players Association ended after one day, according to multiple reports. The sides released a joint statement, saying, “(Wednesday’s) meeting was productive, constructive and

beneficial for both sides, and the meetings between the NFLPA’s Executive Committee and the NFL’s Management Council Executive Committee will continue.” Multiple media outlets reported the sides will reconvene on July 29. ESPN reported the scheduled sessions ended early because information emerged that needed to be discussed further with other owners, quoting a source saying, “big topics are tabled (for now). There is definitely a lot of work to be done.” –Police in North Carolina issued a felony arrest warrant for Arizona Cardinals tackle Desmond Harrison on charges of assault by strangulation and assault on a female, multiple outlets reported. Greensboro police said a report was filed Tuesday against the 25-year-old offensive lineman, who was signed off waivers by Arizona last month after being cut by the Cleveland Browns. The Cardinals immediately released

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Harrison after the allegations were reported by Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports. –The NFL suspended free agent cornerback Rashard Robinson for 10 games for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy with several missed drug tests. “I would like to take this opportunity to apologize and take full responsibility,” Robinson said in a statement to NFL Network. “I have no one to blame for my actions. I would like to apologize to my family and supporters.” Robinson, who turns 24 next week, was suspended four games last year for a substance-abuse violation. He was waived by the New York Jets in May after playing in 10 games (one start) in 2018. A 2016 fourth-round pick of San Francisco, he started 14 of 28 games through his first two seasons with the 49ers and Jets, breaking up 15 passes.

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Former soccer prodigy Freddy Adu helping coach youth team while looking to play again By Edward Lee The Baltimore Sun (TNS)

BALTIMORE — Freddy Adu jokes that when he signed his first professional soccer contract at the age of 14, he was impatient for adulthood. Now 30, he openly wishes for time to slow down. But some things remain the same for Adu. He still has that deft touch on passes, as he demonstrated recently at Bachman Sports Complex in Glen Burnie. He pushes and prods while clapping his hands, providing criticism and support at the same time. And he never lost that trademark ear-to-ear smile that nearly matches the setting sun. But Adu was not performing inside crowdfilled stadiums against opponents from the Champions League or Major League Soccer. Instead, he was setting up members of an under-13 team associated with Next Level Soccer, an organization based in Anne Arundel County. “It’s crazy because now I know how some of my coaches were feeling about some of my performances on the field and in training,” he said with a laugh. Born in Ghana and raised in Rockville, Adu was anointed “the next Pele.” He became the youngest athlete to sign a major professional contract in the United States (with MLS’ D.C. United) and was destined to take American soccer to the stratosphere of soccer-crazed nations such as Brazil, England and Italy. But among the NLS Ajax’s 50 to 60 boys and girls taking shots and playing defense at Bachman, he is simply “Freddy.” “There are so many opportunities, but to know that you could get advice from a pro, that’s very helpful,” said Gerardo Osorio, who will be a freshman at High Point High School in Beltsville this fall. Adu’s path to joining Next Level Soccer was paved by his friendship with Rafik Kechrid and Dan Bulls, the president and vice president of the organization. Friends since their time as students at UMBC, Kechrid and Bulls began Next Level Soccer in 2014 to train prospective players. A year later, the organization began fielding club teams. Bulls credits Kechrid with staying in touch with Adu, who still lives in Rockville, to get him to consider coaching. Kechrid said he reached out to what makes Adu tick. “The game is the game, and football is football,” Kechrid said. “He’s still in love with the

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Freddy Adu, 30, right, former D.C. United soccer prodigy, is helping to coach youths in the Baltimore area through the Next Level Soccer program, started by his friend Rafik Kechrid, left.

game although he wasn’t playing at that time, and I think that just helped him show up.” Adu, who first showed up for a practice in December 2017, was a not-too-familiar face to the players. But Kevin Quincin’s father instantly recognized Adu and showed his son a video of Adu’s previous plays. “I thought he was really good,” said Quincin, who will be an eighth grader at Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi. “I was thinking, ‘Why did he stop playing?’ “ After opening his career with D.C. United for three seasons, including a trial run with English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United, Adu was traded to Real Salt Lake, where he appeared in 11 games. He then spent time overseas, playing for clubs in Portugal, France, Greece and Turkey from 2007 to 2011. He returned to MLS to play three seasons with the Philadelphia Union, but headed overseas again to compete for seven franchises in Europe and South America. Adu eventually came back to the U.S. for stints with the North American Soccer League’s Tampa Bay Rowdies and the United Soccer League’s Las Vegas Lights, playing 14 games in 2018. Adu said he has discussed his triumphs and

Will D’Angelo Russell finally find a home with the Warriors? Kristian Winfield New York Daily News

If Kevin Durant’s decision to sign with the Nets was the earthquake that reshaped the NBA, Brooklyn’s subsequent trade that sent D’Angelo Russell to the Warriors was an aftershock. Instead of kicking Russell to the curb and letting him pick his next destination after getting their new core of Durant, Kyrie Irving, and DeAndre Jordan, the Nets gave him a $117 million max extension traded him to Golden State, where he’ll have every opportunity to produce. What’s unclear is whether Russell will be auditioning for the trade market, or a long-term piece for the Warriors to build around. With Klay Thompson out for five to seven months, Russell projects to slide into the starting two spot, where he’ll be a perimeter scorer next to one of the greatest perimeter scorers of all-time. When Thompson returns, however, Russell’s future in town becomes cloudy. He’s just 23 and coming off a career year, but the Warriors’ backcourt is set with Thompson and Steph Curry. The Warriors are prohibited from trading Russell until Dec. 15, while Thompson is expected to return right around the February NBA trade deadline. Russell, who has been traded by the Lakers and Nets after two-year stints with each team, knows as well as anyone that he might not be with the Warriors for long. “You put yourself in a position to go somewhere for a long period of time and it may not be what it is a year later. That’s the business ... I understand that. So whatever situation I’m in, I understand the business side of it.” Warriors general manager Bob Myers publicly denies that the Warriors acquired Russell as a trade chip. “We haven’t even seen him play in our uniform yet and a lot of people have us already trading him,” Myers said. “That’s not how we’re viewing it. Let’s just see what we have, let’s see what he is, let’s see how he fits.” In a way, both the Russell and the Warriors won this trade: Russell got his money, and the Warriors have options. Their front court also features Draymond Green and Willie Cauley-Stein. If Thompson returns to All-NBA form, Golden State is still dangerous, even

after losing Durant. If Curry-Thompson-Russell is a future the Warriors choose to go all-in on, they can keep that core together for the next five years. Curry’s current max contract ends in 2023 at age 34. Thompson’s ends a year after, also at age 34. The Splash Brothers could be past the tail end of their primes by then. That could leave a 27-year-old Russell right in the middle of his prime with the keys to the Warriors’ kingdom, recruiting players he wants to compete with to San Francisco. That’s only if Myers and the Warriors brass like how Curry, Russell and Thompson fit together on the floor, and can see a future with Russell as the heir to the throne after Curry’s era comes to an end. Russell has not been the best individual defender, and Golden State’s biggest strength has been an unmatched ability to switch and defend all five positions. That should help Russell, who will get help when he inevitably gets caught on screens because he lacks elite lateral quickness. Less solvable is the fact that Russell, for the same reason, has been a liability defending quick guards in isolation. Russell will also find himself off the ball more often than he was accustomed to in Brooklyn. He has admitted to enjoying playing without the ball in his hands, but there will be an adjustment period. Depending how it goes, it could be more like a trial period; the Warriors could deal him to a contender during the season or a young team that wants a point guard next summer. One landing spot that makes some sense is Minnesota in a trade that includes Andrew Wiggins. After all, Golden State’s real need is its Durant-sized hole at small forward. With Russell in the fold, Thompson can play two positions, but Wiggins has potential that a championship environment might be able to hone. Might. There are no good options for replacing Kevin Durant on your basketball team, but the Russell trade has given the Warriors some. They can stick with a three-headed backcourt hydra, or exile Russell for wings and picks. The only certainty is that he’ll be collecting. He might be part of a three-headed hydra in the backcourt, or exiled for wings and picks. Russell will be collecting a max salary for the next four years. The only question is where.

troubles with the youth players. “When I’m out here, I tell them, ‘Hey, I’ve played here, I’ve played in the Champions League, I went pro when I was only 14,’ “ he said. “I’ve been there, I’ve done all of that, but I also made a lot of mistakes, and those mistakes have led me right now where at first every team wants you, but now it’s a little bit harder to even latch onto a team because of mistakes. They catch up to you. “You don’t want to be in that situation. That’s what I try to instill in them.” But Adu insisted he can wear the fabled No. 10 jersey that is usually reserved for a team’s top playmaker. “I’ve been out training and doing bicycle kicks and stuff like that,” he said. “I’ve got no problems doing all of that. The guys that I grew up with, the guys that are the same age as me are still playing. Guys like (U.S. men’s national team star) Jozy Altidore still play at a high level. So just because, say, I’ve been in and out, in and out, people are like, ‘Oh, maybe he’s done.’ I’m not done. Not even close.” Until he gets another opportunity, Adu is content with coaching his young charges. At Bachman, he alternated between chiding the players for not being focused and praising the

players for putting shots on the net. After one drill, he counseled a player to follow through on a kick when shooting to avoid floating the ball over the goal. Olivie Diaz, a soon-to-be eighth grader at Southern Middle School in Lothian, said Adu helped him hone his finishing skills. “I was rushing the ball a lot,” Diaz said. “He would talk to me and say, ‘Just place it, and you’ll make it impossible (for the goalie) to stop.’ “ Joking that the players practice better to make an impression on Adu, Bulls turned serious. “The impact that he’s had in such a short amount of time has been incredible,” said Bulls, who has known Adu since he was 12 and Adu was 10. “You can see it when they show up to the field. They carry themselves differently. They carry themselves like a pro. I have to give so much credit to Freddy. He’s such a natural coach.” Both Bulls and Kechrid said the one thing that infuriates Adu is a player lazily going through the motions. Adu said his frustration is internally driven. “For me, I always got away with my talent,” he said. “But once the level gets higher and higher and higher, talent is just not enough. So I want them to work hard and I want them to have good habits because if you have good habits, it’s just something that’s going to propel you to the next level much smoother than when you’re into bad habits and you’re trying to get out of those bad habits. That’s why I do get on them sometimes.” Adu said his top priority is latching on with a professional franchise. But he did not rule out coaching in the future. “I haven’t really thought about that because I still hold quote-unquote dreams of still playing,” he said. “So I haven’t really thought beyond that. I’m just kind of thinking about the now. So yeah, that’s something I would obviously look into because I do get a lot of satisfaction from it.” Judging by the players’ enthusiasm when Adu is around, they would be sad to see him go. But Daniel Ramirez, who will be a seventh grader at Eastern Middle School in Silver Spring, said Adu is worthy of another opportunity. “If he put his mind to it and trained every day, I have faith he would be able to play again,” Ramirez said. “He’s that good.”

James Dolan’s company escalates a fight with The Daily News Kevin Draper The New York Times News Service

Weeks after the New York Knicks were fined by the NBA for barring The Daily News from a news conference, the team’s parent company has become embroiled in a bitter dispute with the newspaper that is cast in unusually personal terms. On Wednesday, The Daily News published an article about a long-running battle over a real estate development project in Inglewood, California, a city just south of Los Angeles. James Dolan is chief executive of the Madison Square Garden Co., the holding company that controls the Knicks, Madison Square Garden and other venues including the Forum in Inglewood, where the Los Angeles Lakers played for more than 30 years before moving to downtown Los Angeles in 1999. Dolan purchased the Forum in 2012. The article, under the headline “James Dolan and MSG are waging a war on Inglewood over new Clippers arena project,” was critical of a lawsuit Dolan filed against the city of Inglewood and of his efforts to protect his stake in the lucrative Los Angeles concert business. In a bombastic statement emailed to reporters and tweeted by the Knicks public relations account Wednesday, the Madison Square Garden Co. accused The Daily News of animus, saying Dolan had once fired Timothy P. Knight, now the head of Tribune Publishing, which owns The Daily News. In a statement at the time, in 2009, Knight said he had quit as the publisher of Newsday, which is owned by the Dolan family and based on Long Island. The dispute comes at a time when hopes for a turnaround by the long-struggling Knicks have been roundly dashed, and a summer that Dolan promised would herald a new era for the franchise has instead

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New York Knicks owner James Dolan in attendance against the New Orleans Pelicans during a recent NBA Summer League game at Thomas & Mack Center.

highlighted continued dysfunction at the highest levels. Several elite free agents — including Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving — hit the market this summer; they all bypassed the Knicks and the allure of calling the Garden their home. Stars clamoring to be traded also ignored Dolan’s team. With the worst record in the league last season, the Knicks had a strong chance of landing the top draft pick and Zion Williamson, the Duke star who is considered a once-in-a-generation prospect. The lottery gave them the No. 3 pick instead, and they took Williamson’s college teammate R.J. Barrett, whose introductory news conference led to a $50,000 fine against the Knicks for barring The Daily News. In its statement Wednesday, the Madison Square Garden Co. called the article about the Los Angeles real estate project an “epically overwritten hit piece” and said it was one of many “egregious, personal attacks” by The Daily News. Robert York, the editor-inchief of The Daily News, said that there was “no truth” to any claims of a personal vendetta and that The Daily News’ “sole

mission is to accurately report relevant news, and this piece fits the classic definition of newsworthy information.” While the Knicks organization has frequently sparred with The Daily News over articles about the team’s poor performance in the past two decades, the rancor has reached a new level with the reporting on Dolan’s legal and financial dealings. In 2017, Inglewood entered into an agreement with Steve Ballmer, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, for a new basketball arena near the Forum. Ballmer wants to move the Clippers out of Staples Center, which they share with the Lakers, and into a building he owns. The next year, the Madison Square Garden Co. sued Inglewood and its mayor, James T. Butts Jr., accusing Butts of tricking the company into giving up land that could now be used as part of Ballmer’s arena project. Besides hosting Clippers games, the new arena would potentially compete with the Forum for concerts and other events that come to the Los Angeles area. According to The Daily News, during a deposition Dolan gave in the lawsuit last year he said that he had barely known an Inglewood mayoral candidate whom he supported with significant funding and that he had tried to get the Lakers to return to The Forum. The Daily News also reported that the Madison Square Garden Co. had tried to rally influential entertainment figures to oppose the Clippers plans, and that the company was funding a lawsuit by a community group that claims Inglewood violated the California Environmental Quality Act. Rather than respond directly to The Daily News reporting, the Madison Square Garden Co.’s statement called the article “grossly misleading.” No errors in the reporting were cited.

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Sisters planning trip plot to leave husband behind My son just got a job in Europe and has invited me to visit when he and his family are settled. I have never traveled out of the country, and I’m excited to go. I suggested staying at least a month, and he and his wife agreed. DEAR ABBY When I told my sister, she excitedly told me she’d like to come along. We would be very happy to have this time together because she lives across the country, and we don’t see each other often. We are in good health, but her husband has many health issues. He falls a lot and has had concussions while using his walker. He coughs almost constantly, uses CPAP at night, takes multiple medications throughout the day and needs to stop often to rest and catch his breath. He also needs frequent naps. We are all around 70, and Sis and I want to go while we are still in good health. She has not told Hubby about the monthlong trip to Europe because she knows he will want to come. He would not be alone at home. Their two adult children and four grandchildren live in their large home and can assist him with food, doctor appointments, etc. We also have a brother who takes him out once a week. I’m thinking the best way of letting him know the trip is out for him would be to have his doctor explain why it’s not advisable. Any other suggestions would be most appreciated. Europe-Bound

JEANNE PHILLIPS

If your sister truly plans to take a monthlong trip to Europe while her husband has one foot

on a banana peel, then SHE should be the one to break the news to him. If she needs backup, I’m sure the doctor can explain to him why it would be too risky for him to tag along. My questions would be, how do your son and his wife feel about you bringing along an extra guest (guests?) for a month, and if something terrible should happen to your sister’s husband in her absence, could she live with the guilt? Years ago, when I was trying to get into a professional school, I took some classes to prepare for the entrance exam. It cost my dad money to put me through the training. A few of my classmates/friends asked me to share the training material with them. Because it was expensive and I was preparing for a competitive exam, which they were also taking, I refused. Long story short, none of us passed the exam. We moved on and have all become successful in life, but that incident haunts me all these years (decades) later. I was living outside of the U.S. for a long time, so I didn’t try to get in touch with them or discuss why I behaved the way I did. I am likely to meet them in the near future, and I don’t know how to handle this if it comes up. What do you think I should do? Remembering The Early Days

DR. KEITH ROACH

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in industrialized countries. It is a degeneration of the central part of the retina, called the macula, which is responsible for fine detail central vision. The underlying cause is not precisely known, and the course is progressive. I was able to find a 2002 study that confirmed that yellow or orange lenses improved contrast sensitivity in people with early age-related macular degeneration. Another study suggested that the perceived benefit was enhanced, but that objective improvement in vision was not actually improved much at all. In my opinion, perceived benefit is still worth a great deal. I am publishing your letter in hopes that some people will get improvements in their

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It is entirely possible that these individuals will not remember the incident. If they raise the subject, apologize and explain to them the reasons you were reluctant to share the material. If they don’t mention it, then let it lie.

Yellow lenses to the rescue for macular degeneration I have an elderly friend who’s becoming blind from macular degeneration. After hearing of a particularly frustrating event she experienced due to vision loss, I remembered the great clarity that the yellow-lens (to reduce glare) glasses gave me. So, I sent her a pair to see if it TO YOUR would help. She called me cryGOOD HEALTH ing, it had made such a difference! She has now had her prescription eyeglasses done with the yellow lenses. Of course, we understand that this is just a temporary help, and won’t prevent the blindness from taking its course, but it has given her much better vision for a time.

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vision, as your friend did, from this low-cost treatment with essentially no risk of side effects. I am 87 and take 10 mg of melatonin every night to help me sleep. I have heard it is perfectly safe. Are there any side effects to melatonin? I know a lot of people who take it, including one child who takes 3 mg. Melatonin is a hormone secreted in the pineal gland of the brain that affects sleep and circadian rhythms. At nighttime, melatonin blood levels are 10 times higher than in the day. Melatonin is used extensively as a sleep aid, as you can confirm. There is no substance you can put in your body that is perfectly safe at all doses. However, the risk of major side effects with even high doses of melatonin is low. The major adverse events reported were headache, fragmented sleep and seizures. Rare adverse events reported included confusion, psychosis, autoimmune hepatitis and rash. Adverse events are more common at high doses. With very high doses of melatonin can come additional types of reactions, including poor memory and reduced physical exercise performance. Ten mg is far more melatonin than I recommend starting with. For older people, I recommend 0.5 mg to 1 mg about an hour before bed. Higher doses are generally not more effective and have higher risk.

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Horoscope By Stella Wilder Born today, you are considered by many to be the classic representative of the Cancer native: shy, reserved, uncomfortable in public and only seeming content when surrounded by the comforts of home. You choose to share your “true self” with only a very few friends of your own making — and you may even avoid the company of family members more often than not! You cannot abide small talk, but you will engage in conversation over important issues when circumstances require it. You would usually much rather write things down than talk about them, and you have a way of expressing yourself through the written word that is remarkable indeed. You do not make a good first impression, usually, and when it comes to love you must accept the fact that only through patience and perseverance are you likely to win the object of your affections. You enjoy the company of those who enjoy your company, but you’re not one to go out of your way to make friends of strangers. Also born on this date are: Benedict Cumberbatch, actor; Anthony Edwards, actor; Campbell Scott, actor; Edgar Degas, artist; Samuel Colt, inventor; Vikki Carr, singer; George McGovern, statesman; Ilie Nastase, tennis player; Lisa Lampanelli, comedian. To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. SATURDAY, JULY 20 CANCER (June 21-July 22) — A familiar strategy pays off handsomely today. You have the opportunity to welcome a new player to your team and improve your game plan. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You want to raise the bar and increase your productive output. A friend

or partner is ready to unveil a new plan that you can implement today. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You can learn much from a younger compatriot even as you teach him or her a thing or two about what is coming up. You’re in this together! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You may not like the sound of something you are told by an “official,” but your own investigation uncovers a few surprising truths. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — A new strategy needs a little “massaging” today before it really starts to yield results. You can perhaps use some extra “training,” too. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You’re suspicious of someone who is working behind the scenes. See if you can increase the level of direct communication today. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You may become more excited today about something that isn’t likely to affect you for some time. What you foresee gives you a boost. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — You may not have much help today, but if you simply establish and maintain a comfortable pace you can get almost everything done. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You cannot afford to drift too far out of your comfort zone today. What you are told in a moment of stress gives you food for thought. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You and a partner are bringing much of value to the table, but you may feel as though an unfair burden is being placed on you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You may have to put in a little extra effort today in order to see everything come out as expected. A certain obstacle slows you down. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You may want to shift your perspective some today in order to get a better look at what others insist is quickly coming your way. COPYRIGHT 2019 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.

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SUPER QUIZ

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

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Level 1

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Provide the second part of the rhyme word. The meaning is provided. (e.g., A card game: Black_____. Answer: Jack.) Freshman level 1. A fast jazz dance: Boogie-_____ 2. Showiness: Razzle-_____ 3. Idle talk: Chit_____ Graduate level 4. Vacillating: Shilly-_____ 5. Sound of little feet: Pitter-_____ 6. Unintelligible speech: Mumbo-_____ PH.D. level 7. In a disorderly, hurried manner: Helter-_____ 8. Questionable activity: Hanky-____ 9. Randomly: Willy-_____

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Rhyme time

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

Answer here:

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

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

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: MURKY ALOHA SWEATY BURGER Answer: The obstetricians started their business together, and now they’re part of the — LABOR MARKET

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Solution to Thursday’s puzzle

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

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SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Woogie. 2. Dazzle. 3. Chat. 4. Shally. 5. Patter. 6. Jumbo. 7. Skelter. 8. Panky. 9. Nilly. 18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?

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Crossword Puzzle Mother Goose & Grimm ACROSS 1 Milk producer 4 Licorice color 9 Proficient 13 To boot 14 Uncanny 15 Personal web page 16 Way things fall 17 Lincoln’s __ Address 19 Ring of flowers 20 Steed 21 Has to have 22 Nuts 24 Fathers 25 One encyclopedia from a set 27 Women’s accessories 30 Steamed 31 Traffic sign 33 __ on one’s hands; did nothing 35 Dyers’ tubs 36 Malt shop orders 37 Supple 38 Gobbled up 39 Domineering 40 Spotless 41 Chaperone 43 Crude 44 __ down; recline 45 Isle of __; Italian resort 46 Homes for canaries 49 Dried fruit 51 “__ my brother’s keeper?” 54 Truthful 56 Fissure 57 Toothpaste container 58 Comedian Kovacs 59 Travails 60 Bother 61 __ from; talk out of 62 Deli choice DOWN 1 Indication 2 Moves like a table fan

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3 Stir-fry pan 4 “Get lost!” 5 Suspicious 6 Carney & Linkletter 7 Mention 8 Largo or West 9 Mother Superior 10 Eye shade 11 Sovereign 12 Bacon accompaniment 13 TV’s “__ in the Family” 18 Booby trap 20 Dwelling 23 Inning trio 24 Small wrinklyfaced dogs 25 __ voce 26 Proclaim 27 Pastor’s advice 28 In particular 29 Alaska’s Palin 31 Majority 32 Mag. staff 34 Daly of “Cagney & Lacey” 36 As __ as a boil 37 Sling mud at

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Thursday’s Puzzle Solved

Non Sequitur

39 U.S. state capital 40 __ of Good Hope 42 Shrewd 43 Male goose 45 Physicist Marie or husband Pierre 46 Lynxes & lions 47 Flank

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48 Huge Asian desert 49 Orifice 50 Diatribe 52 Race unit 53 “__ Too Late”; Carole King hit 55 Piece of furniture 56 Man’s title

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