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Cairo highway chief vindicated By Sarah Trafton Columbia-Greene Media

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CAIRO — Town Highway Superintendent Bob Hempstead will not face disciplinary action or criminal charges for using town funds to patch county roads without a written agreement, town officials said after an executive session. Dozens of community members turned out Monday to support Hempstead as the town board decided whether he was at fault for performing work on county roads. The board went into a

lengthy executive session to discuss what action, if any, it would take on the matter. “Mr. Hempstead did not engage in any inappropriate behavior and the matter is closed,” Town Supervisor Daniel Benoit said when the meeting resumed. The board will continue to look into the peripheral issues, Benoit said. A formal complaint was lodged against Hempstead about using town funds to patch county roads without a written agreement earlier this

month, Benoit said Monday. Additionally, a complaint was made on social media. On July 17, Benoit said the town board was investigating the matter and that the results of the investigation would determine if Hempstead would be held liable for the funds or whether he would face criminal charges. “The board didn’t meet on this until tonight,” Councilman Dan Joyce said Monday. “I don’t want people in the See CHIEF A8

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Cairo Highway Superintendent Bob Hempstead speaks to the town board and community members about shared services on Monday night.

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ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation banning bump stocks and extending the waiting period for some gun purchases. The new law prohibits the possession, manufacture, transport and sale of bump stocks and similar devices that speed up the firing rate of guns. It also establishes a waiting period of up to 30 days for individuals who are not immediately approved to purchase a firearm. “By signing these measures into law we are strengthening our nation-leading gun laws

— banning devices whose sole purpose is to create the most bloodshed in the shortest timeframe and providing law enforcement the tools they need to stop firearms from falling into dangerous hands,” Cuomo said in a statement. Gun dealers are required under federal law to conduct a background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for any buyer looking to purchase a firearm. The background check results in one of three possible notifications — “proceed,” “denied” or “delayed.” For those buyers who receive a “delayed” response, the dealer See BAN A8

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Smith & Wesson AR-15 rifles for sale at a gun show in Colorado. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation banning bump stocks, which are used to speed up the firing rate of firearms.

New gun control legislation signed by the governor Tuesday is drawing a mixed reaction.

Parents question background of new superintendent By Sarah Trafton Columbia-Greene Media

CAIRO — Parents questioned the Cairo-Durham Board of Education’s choice of superintendent at a special meeting Monday night. The board named Michael Wetherbee as the new school district superintendent on Monday. Wetherbee is a 13-year veteran of superintendency. Cairo-Durham Board President Stephen Brandow said the board is excited to welcome Wetherbee to the district. “The experience and skills Mr. Wetherbee bring to our district will support and continue to grow our tradition of fostering innovation and supporting diverse life-long learners who positively impact the world,” Brandow said in a prepared statement.

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In this March 19, 2019 file photo, dozens of parents, students, alumni and staff members voiced their concerns about Cairo-Durham District Superintendent Anthony Taibi’s resignation. Parents on Monday turned out to question the board of education’s process for selecting Michael Wetherbee as the new district superintendent. The school board introduced Wetherbee at Monday’s meeting.

Wetherbee has 23 years of educational experience, 19 of those focused

on district leadership. He has been a school psychologist, director of pupil

personnel services, school business administrator and superintendent. Wetherbee will start the new position Aug. 5. He served as superintendent for 12 years in the WaylandCohocton Central School District in Livingston County. Wetherbee’s appointment comes after community outrage in March when former Superintendent Anthony Taibi resigned after being with the district for 12 years. Residents expressed their concern with the board’s vetting process due to the circumstances surrounding Wetherbee’s resignation from Wayland-Cohocton. Wetherbee, who attended Monday’s meeting, did not publicly address parental concerns and had no comment See CHOICE A8

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A software engineer in Seattle hacked into a server holding customer information for Capital One and obtained the personal data of more than 100 million people, federal prosecutors said Monday, in one of the largest thefts of data from a bank. The suspect, Paige Thompson, 33, left a trail online for investigators to follow as she boasted about the hacking, according to court documents in Seattle, where she was arrested and charged with one count of computer fraud and abuse. Thompson, who formerly worked for Amazon Web Services, which hosted the Capital One database that was breached, was not shy about her work as a hacker. She is listed as the organizer of a group on Meetup, a social network, called Seattle Warez Kiddies, described as a gathering for “anybody with an appreciation for distributed systems, programming, hacking, cracking.” The FBI noticed her activity on Meetup and used it to trace her other online activities, eventually linking her to posts describing the data theft on Twitter and the Slack messaging service. “I’ve basically strapped myself with a bomb vest,” Thompson wrote in a Slack post, according to prosecutors, “dropping capital ones dox and admitting it.” Online, she used the name “erratic,” investigators said, adding that they verified her identity after she posted a photograph of an invoice she had received from a veterinarian caring for one of her pets. According to court papers and Capital One, Thompson stole 140,000 Social Security numbers and 80,000 bank account numbers in the breach. In addition to the tens of millions of credit card applications stolen, the company said Monday, the breach compromised 1 million Canadian social insurance numbers — the equivalent of Social Security numbers for Americans. The information came from credit card applications that consumers and small businesses had submitted as early as 2005 and as recently as 2019, according to Capital One, which is the nation’s third-largest credit card issuer, according to its website. “Based on our analysis to date,” the bank said in a statement, “we believe it is unlikely

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The data of 100 million U.S. customers was illegally accessed in a breach, Capitol One said Monday.

that the information was used for fraud or disseminated by this individual.” The bank also said it expected that the breach would cost it up to $150 million, including paying for credit monitoring for affected customers. Last week, the credit bureau Equifax settled claims from a 2017 data breach that exposed sensitive information on over 147 million consumers, costing it about $650 million. Amazon Web Services hosts the remote data servers that companies use to store their information, but large enterprises like Capital One build their own web applications on top of Amazon’s cloud data so they can use the information in ways specific to their needs. The FBI agent who investigated the breach said in court papers that Thompson gained access to the sensitive data through a “misconfiguration” of a firewall on a web application. That allowed the hacker to communicate with the server where Capital One was storing its information and, eventually, obtain customer files. Amazon said its customers fully controlled the applications they built, and Capitol One said in a news release that it had “immediately fixed the configuration vulnerability” once it discovered the problem. Amazon said it had found no evidence that its underlying cloud services were compromised. On July 17, a tipster wrote to a Capital One security hotline, warning that some of the bank’s data appeared to have been “leaked,” the criminal complaint said. Once alerted to the breach, the authorities found what they said were Thompson’s online boasts that she wanted to “distribute” the materials. On June

27, she also listed “several companies, government entities and educational institutions,” according to court papers, which investigators interpreted to be other hacks she “may have committed.” Other users in that channel, on Slack, expressed alarm. One said “don’t go to jail plz,” according to the complaint. On Monday, FBI agents executed a search warrant on Thompson’s house. They seized “numerous digital devices,” prosecutors said, and found on them “items that referenced Capital One” and Amazon, which they referred to in the complaint only as the “cloud computing company.” “I am deeply sorry for what has happened,” the bank’s chief executive, Richard D. Fairbank, said in a statement. “I sincerely apologize for the understandable worry this incident must be causing those affected, and I am committed to making it right.” Capital One said the bank account numbers were linked to customers with “secured” credit cards. Secured cards require customers to put forth a sum of money — $200 or $250 — in exchange for a card. “It’s a way for banks to minimize the risk associated with lending to folks who don’t have perfect credit or who are just getting started,” said Matt Schulz, an analyst for Compare Cards. These customers are vulnerable, Schulz said, and “often have very little financial margin for error.” While the breach was possible because of a security lapse by Capital One, it was aided by Thompson’s expertise. Information posted on social media shows she worked at one time for Amazon, as an engineer for the same server business that court papers said Capital One

was using. Capital One is a long-standing and prominent client of Amazon’s. In a 2015 keynote at Amazon Web Services’ main annual conference, a Capital One executive gave a presentation on the company’s efforts to move critical parts of its technology to Amazon’s cloud infrastructure so it could focus on building consumer applications and other needs. Thompson will remain in federal custody until a hearing Thursday, prosecutors said. Her lawyer did not respond to an email seeking comment. Capital One has faced security breaches before, and they are a constant, and costly, threat for the financial industry. The chief of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, has said his bank spends almost $600 million a year on security. Bank of America’s chief has said in the past that the bank has a “blank check” for cybersecurity. In a breach in 2017, Capital One notified customers that a former employee may have had access for nearly four months to their personal data, including account numbers, telephone numbers, transaction history and Social Security numbers. The company reported a similar breach involving an employee in 2014. On Meetup, Thompson posted enthusiastically about hacking. “I’ve been meaning to put together something like a hack night or somethng soon,” she wrote on May 13. “It’s been a crazy past two weeks, and my cat had to go to the vet everyday last week but she’s finally starting to recover maybe this wednesday in capitol hill? I’ll do an all day thing at starbucks until they close, I’e got nothing better to do.”

Pakistani military plane crashes, killing at least 18 Salman Masood The New York Times News Service

ISLAMABAD — A small Pakistani military plane crashed into a village on the outskirts of Rawalpindi on Tuesday, killing at least 18 people, including 13 people on the ground, and injuring several others, rescue officials said. The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and military officials said the small plane, belonging to the army aviation corps, was on a routine training flight when it crashed around 2 a.m. Two of the five people onboard were pilots. After the plane crashed, a large fire broke out, engulfing several houses in the village of Mora Kalu near Rawalpindi, a city adjacent to the capital, Islamabad. “Five houses were damaged and caught fire,” said Farooq Butt, an emergency services official. “The fire has been controlled.”

A video posted on Twitter showed the plane flying low as it crashed into the village, igniting a large explosion that lit the night sky. Some witnesses said they had seen the plane flying at a low height before crashing into the village, which is next to an affluent gated neighborhood. Salman Majid, who lives in the gated community, Bahria Garden City, said he and some guests had been standing on the porch of his house when the plane passed overhead. “The plane was flying very low and we immediately figured something was unusual,” he said. “It passed over us and crashed a little farther.” By Tuesday afternoon, army troops had cordoned off the crash site. The wreckage of the aircraft could be seen on the rooftop of a house that had partly collapsed. An adjacent house was heavily damaged. Tahir Mehmood, 22, a

laborer, said he lived with his wife and 2-year-old son in a shed near the cluster of homes that were caught up in the fire after the crash. His home, along with a few others, burned to the ground. “We were sleeping and suddenly there was a deafening explosion,” he said. “I did not understand what happened. I came out and saw there was fire everywhere. I don’t know how, but I grabbed my son’s hand and ran away into the open field.” He said he and his family were not hurt, but they lost all of their belongings in the fire. “We

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CALENDAR Thursday, Aug. 1 n Greene County Legislature CWSSI public hearing 6 p.m. Room 468, Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Auto racer dies in ATV crash By Amanda Purcell Columbia-Greene Media

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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Wednesday, Aug. 7 n Windham-Ashland-Jewett CSD

BOE audit finance committee 4:30 p.m.; regular meeting 5 p.m. in the School Library, 5411 Route 23, Windham

Thursday, Aug. 8 n Coxsackie Village workshop meet-

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

Monday, Aug. 12 n Ashland Town Board 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Catskill Village Planning Board 7 p.m. at the Catskill Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Coxsackie Village Board 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie n Greenville CSD BOE business meeting 6:30 p.m. MS/HS Library, 4976 Route 81, Greenville

Tuesday, Aug. 13 n Catskill Town Planning Board 7

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

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

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

CHATHAM — A popular Modified stock car racer and beloved family man was killed Saturday in an all-terrain vehicle accident. Brandon S. Pitcher, 27, was operating an ATV on Bushnell Road in Chatham on Saturday, at about 7:50 p.m., when he failed to negotiate a turn and struck a tree. He died at the scene, according to a statement issued by state police. Calling hours for Brandon will be held at Wenk Funeral Home, 21 Payn Ave., in Chatham from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Brandon left behind a fiancee, Brittany Cornelius, a 3-year-old son, Wyatt, and a baby to be born in January, according to his obituary. “He was my best friend just started a new job and a huge bright future and a baby on the way,” Brandon’s father, Rob Pitcher, said. “He loved his son, Wyatt, who was the light of his life and he was such a great father. He was a kind-hearted person. Everybody loved him. He was an amazing young man taken way before his time.” Brandon was a Lebanon Valley Speedway 358-Modified racer, where he drove the No. 17 car and was beloved by the racing community. Modified cars are a combination of open wheel cars and stock cars and can be raced on dirt tracks. “It is a truly sad day in the Lebanon Valley Racing community as we have to say goodbye to one of our young competitors,” according to a statement issued by New Lebanon Valley Speedway. “Brandon Pitcher was a remarkable young man who was full of life, love and laughter. He was an amazing son, father, friend and competitor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rob, Lynette, Brittany and his son as well as the rest of his family and friends.” Racing was something Brandon shared with is father. Brandon began racing at age 8 and riding go-carts at a young age, his father said. “His racing career was just taking off,” Robert said.

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The father-son team had built the car and had taken it off the road for a week for repairs and adjustments. “I really believe he was close to pulling out a win,” Robert said. Brandon received his associate degree in automotive technology from Columbia-Greene Community College. In addition to being a mechanic and an employee of Bervy Excavation in Canaan, Pitcher was a coach of the Chatham Varsity Volleyball team. Pitcher regularly placed in the top 10 and took home several titles. In

2015, Pitcher took home his first-ever Limited win at the Albany Saratoga Speedway. The crash is being investigated by state police. Chatham Emergency Medical Services, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department and the Columbia County Coroner’s Office also responded to the scene. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to an account at the Bank of Greene County, “FBO Brandon Family,” for the benefit of Pitcher’s children.

“Our family is heartbroken I never knew that this tragedy what people felt when they lost a child,” Robert said. “And it is the worst feeling in the world. My heart goes out to everybody who has lost a child. Nothing can describe it. And there is nothing you can do to make it go away and I don’t think it is something you can ever get over.” To reach reporter Amanda Purcell, call 518-828-1616 ext. 2500, or send an email to apurcell@thedailymail.net, or tweet to @amandajpurcell.

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Thursday, Aug. 15 n Coxsackie Village Planning Board

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

Monday, Aug. 19 n Athens Town Board 6:45 p.m. at

the Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Greenville Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 11159 Route 32, Pioneer Building, Greenville

Tuesday, Aug. 20 n Athens Village Planning Board

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

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STATE POLICE n Marcel Wozny, 23, of Elka Park, was arrested at 2:52 a.m. July 28 in Durham and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content greater than 0.08% and driving while intoxicated, both unclassified misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Ricardo Mantiella, 36, of Bay Shore, was arrested at 4:09 p.m. July 28 in Hunter

and charged with seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Thomas A. Kearney, 37, of Greenville, was arrested at 10:55 p.m. July 27 in Cairo and charged with driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor; endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor; and aggravated DWI with a child, a class E felony. He was held. n Marion Hannah, 65,

of Philmont, was arrested at 2:21 a.m. July 29 in Cairo and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a bloodalcohol content greater than 0.08%, driving while intoxicated and aggravated DWI, all unclassified misdemeanors, and operating an uninspected motor vehicle, an infraction. She was issued an appearance ticket. n John H. Welter, 60, of Athens, was arrested at 8:06 a.m. July 26 in New Baltimore and charged with driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor;

first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a class E felony; operating a motor vehicle without a license, refusing to take a breathalyzer, speeding and having an improper speedometer, all infractions. He was held. n John R. Walker, 37, of Catskill, was arrested at 12:31 a.m. July 27 in Hudson and charged with criminal possession of stolen property and operating a motor vehicle without a license. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Samuel C. Wright, 51,

of East Durham, was arrested at 1:25 p.m. July 26 in Claverack and charged with driving while intoxicated with two previous convictions in 10 years, driving while intoxicated with three previous convictions in 15 years, aggravated DWI with three previous convictions, all class D felonies; first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a class E felony; and using a vehicle without an interlock device, a class A misdemeanor. His arrestee status is unknown.

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Decriminalization now, legalization later If there are two words that epitomize the difference in the current attitude toward marijuana, they are “decriminalize” and “legalize.” In the latest chapter of New York state’s cannabis saga, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law Monday decriminalizing marijuana but not legalizing it. The move reduces the charge of unlawful possession of marijuana to a violation punishable by a fine. It also removes criminal penalties for possession of any amount of marijuana under two ounces. The law also creates a process for individuals with convictions for possessing small amounts of marijuana on their record to have them expunged

retroactively and for the future. Some Democrats in the Legislature pushed to have marijuana legalized in the state, but the bill stops short of that. For now. Current marijuana laws disproportionately affect African-American and Latino communities, according to studies by the state Department of Criminal Justice. The new law should address these racial and ethnic disparities. These convictions left many New Yorkers with criminal records and deprived them of opportunities for education, employment and housing. On the other hand, foes disagree with decriminalization, citing health

reasons and traffic safety reasons. Other opponents point to a lack of foresight, and it is correct that questions of regulation must be answered. New York has a reputable if not always reliable test to see if a driver is above the legal limit after drinking alcohol, but what of a test for marijuana that will hold up in court? Additional training for law enforcement will be needed. The goal now needs to be to gather all the facts and satisfactorily answer all the questions to find a clear path to what some in law enforcement already know is coming: the legalization of marijuana in New York state.

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Congress might actually end big, unexpected medical bills The Washington Post

Congress is broken. Except, in increasingly rare cases, when it isn’t. See for example a surprisingly calm and reasonable movement on Capitol Hill to eliminate surprise medical billing, a symptom of the nation’s unwieldy health-care system that saddles people with massive, unexpected financial debts stemming from the care they receive. Too many Americans have been there. They carefully choose hospitals or clinics that are inside their insurance networks, expecting to minimize their outof-pocket costs. Then they get hit with huge bills from, say, the doctors who anesthetized them or the radiologists who reviewed their X-rays, who are - somehow - outside their network, even though they provide services at an in-network facility. People experiencing health emergencies can have it even worse; they have no choice about the ambulances that pick them up or some of the other ancillary providers who care for them, but they have to pay their bills, regardless. Patients lack both foreknowledge about what they will be charged and the leverage to change the situation. The resulting

bills can be crushing. The blatant unfairness has moved lawmakers this year to consider acting, and the Trump administration to urge them on. There are two major options under consideration. One, which seems to be the more popular option on the Hill, is for the government to directly regulate the prices that ancillary providers can charge. The anesthesiologist would get a payment from a patient’s insurance company equal to, say, the median payment that insurer offers specialists providing that service, while the patient would be charged no more than typical out-ofpocket costs. Or, in another formulation, the money that providers get from insurance companies could be settled by special arbiters, which would be less transparent but perhaps more acceptable to the providers. This rate-setting approach would not much threaten the business model of medical specialists, so it would encounter less opposition, yet it would still scale back the exorbitant amounts that doctors who take the most advantage of the current system currently charge. But under this approach, medical specialists’ prices

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overall still might not decline as much as they should, people’s insurance premiums might remain higher than need be and the federal government might pay too much. The better approach is to require that in-network hospitals ensure that the providers to which they direct patients are also in-network, or behave as though they are. Once again, patients would encounter more reasonable out-ofpocket costs. Meanwhile, the insurers, hospitals and providers would negotiate suitable rates. This option poses more of a threat to providers’ bottom lines, and therefore could encounter more opposition. But it has more promise to drive doctors’ charges down to a fair level. Both approaches so far have a big gap. Ambulances and air ambulances could still charge patients huge bills. That needs to be addressed in whatever bill emerges. What cannot happen is for the momentum behind fixing these problems to wane in the midst of an election year or other unrelated political sniping. Too much sensible, bipartisan policy succumbs to such a fate.

Warren’s trade plan is bad politics and worse policy Daniel W. Drezner The Washington Post

Donald Trump’s trade policies are a real drag on U.S. economic growth. Don’t just take my word on it - economic papers confirm that Trump’s escalating series of trade wars have exacted an escalating cost on the American economy. One of the interesting questions is whether Trump’s antediluvian trade policies will cause him to lose votes in 2020. As The Washington Post’s Greg Sargent noted recently, it would seem that Trump’s racist attacks on the Squad and Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., seem designed to retain voters “who continue to feel left behind despite the strong economy.” As Sargent notes, the implication here is that a lot of swing voters are not feeling the Trump economic boom: “his ineffectual trade wars are causing his own constituencies real pain, requiring a taxpayer-funded bailout.” Polling data also suggests that Trump’s brand of protectionism is not a winning formula. The 2018 Chicago Council on Global Affairs data is pretty clear on Democrats being big fans of trade, and I’m reasonably confident that the 2019 data will show that to be the case as well. This finding even extends to the Rust Belt states that are allegedly hotbeds of protectionism. According to Vice News’ Cameron Joseph, Michigan residents are not exactly disciples of David Ricardo but they have tired of Trump’s trade wars. He linked to a Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce statewide poll that suggested Trump’s tariffs are not exactly a vote-getter: - By a margin of 40.8%32.3%, Michigan voters believe tariffs on cars made in foreign countries hurt Michigan’s automotive industry (14.7% no effect, 12.2% no response). - By a margin of 47.3%22.2%, Michigan voters believe tariffs on Chinese imports hurt Michigan farmers (14.2% no effect, 16.3% no response). - By a margin of 47%-23.5%, Michigan voters believe tariffs on foreign made products hurt consumers like themselves (21.7% no effect, 7.8% no response). So, to sum up: even voters in Rust Belt swing states are turned off by protectionism, and it’s hurting the economy anyway. Surely the Democratic Party nominee

will seize this issue with both hands and run on a smart trade policy platform, right? Not if the nominee is Elizabeth Warren. I have mixed feelings about the senior senator from Massachusetts. She has a compelling biography. Her foreign policy worldview is... OK but not great. Her proposals to revitalize the State Department are awesome. On Monday, however, Warren released her new approach to trade. It’s a great plan - if you don’t like the benefits of trade and want to see it restricted as severely as possible. If you think freer trade is good for the economy and good for foreign policy, then it’s the mother of all dumpster fires. If I was inclined to bend over backward to be fair, Warren’s theory of trade policy is consistent with her larger theory of corporate power playing too large a role in public policy. And she has a leg to stand on here with trade policy. Corporate interests have privileged access to trade negotiations in a way that unions, environmentalists, and other stakeholders do not. Warren’s proposal to “ensure that there are more representatives from labor, environmental, and consumer groups than from corporations and trade groups on every existing advisory committee” is interesting, particularly for empowering consumers. Her point about not pushing for even more stringent intellectual property rights is a solid one. And... that’s the sum of my praise for Warren’s trade policy. When Politico’s Alex Thompson and Adam Behsudi wrote, “Elizabeth Warren released a trade plan Monday that’s closer to Donald Trump’s agenda than Barack Obama’s,” they weren’t kidding. Warren’s criteria for negotiating with a trade partner - a range of labor, environmental, tax, energy, and other standards - are so stringent that Warren acknowledges the United States currently does not meet them. Thompson and Behsudi note that “the requirements would apply not only to new trade deals but to existing treaties that Warren pledges to renegotiate.” This means that Warren’s trade policy would actually be more protectionist in its effects than Trump’s, something that I did not think was possible. Warren’s theory of the case is that the U.S. will promote

labor rights and environmental stringency by demanding national compliance with high standards before agreeing to trade with them. This ignores the more incentivecompatible alternative of trading with them at a less stringent set of standards and then having trading partners prefer even higher standards as their economies grow. Warren’s suggestions to reform the trade negotiation process sound noble but would sabotage any set of negotiations. Her proposal to publish every trade agreement draft is a surefire way to scare off partners who prefer to negotiate quietly before introducing a final draft. Her suggestions for congressional participation are likely to stymie the ratification of any deal even further. And don’t get me started on her border adjustment tax for carbon. The fact that Warren’s proposal does not mention the World Trade Organization once is damning. The Cato Institute’s Simon Lester reviewed Warren’s proposals and concluded that, “there would probably not be any trade deals in a Warren administration, while there would be various proposals to add new protectionism to U.S. domestic trade policy.” That is overly optimistic; the increased levels of protectionism could be quite severe. And, just as with Trump, the rest of the world will likely respond by bypassing the United States and trading more with each other. Democrats shouldn’t have to do this. A sensible trade policy that incorporates labor and environmental standards would be good policy and good politics, appealing to Democrats and independents alike. Not even the Rust Belt is eager for Warren-level kinds of protectionism. If she gets the nomination with this plan, however, then there will be no debate about trade in the general election. That is because in its effects, Elizabeth Warren’s trade policy is even more protectionist and unilateralist than Donald Trump’s. Elizabeth Warren has put forward a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad trade program. Other Democratic candidates would be wise to avoid this garbage fire and come up with something more sensible. Drezner is a professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

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Brandon Scott Pitcher Brandon Scott Pitcher, 27, of Brittany Elaine Cornelius was Chatham NY passed away un- the love of his life, along with expectedly Saturday, July 27th their son Wyatt, and baby ex2019. pected in January. Brandon enHe was born to Robert and joyed sharing his passion of meLynette Pitcher in on May 6th, chanics with Wyatt. They spent 1992. Brandon enjoyed racing many hours building blocks, and starting racing Go-Carts at putting race car tracks together, the age of 8 at the Albany-Sara- and playing cars. Wyatt loved toga Speedway. He then moved spending time at the race car on to the sportsman division. shop with his dad to get ready He recorded several wins in for Saturday night racing at both carting and the Lebanon valley Speedsportsman division. He way. Brandon enjoyed started in the 358 modicooking, Wednesday fied division a few years night family dinners back and had several at the Cornelius’, and very impressive finishwatching the New York es this season, looking Giants Football on Sunfor sure like he was godays. Brandon brought ing to get his first 358 so much joy to everymodified win. He had one he was around. He Pitcher the passion for racing was a ray of sunshine like his dad, and they that will shine on forever. In adwould spend hours together at dition to his parents Robert and their race shop working on their Lynette, Brandon is survived by cars to compete. Brandon was his fiancé and lifetime partner taking a week off to rebuild his engine when this tragedy took Brittany Elaine Cornelius. He him from us. Like his father and is also survived by his brother grandfather before him, Bran- Robert (Britney), sister Robyn don was a natural mechanic (Jordan), and grandparents and tinkerer, fixing anything he Michele and Rudy Perini. He is came across from motorcycles also survived by many uncles, to heavy machinery, first work- aunts, cousins, nieces and ing for the family business, Ry- nephews. He was predeceased der Trucking, and most recently by his paternal grandparents, with Bervy Excavation. He was William and Ruth Pitcher. Calling hours will be held especially proud of attaining his associates degree as an auto- Thursday August 1 2019 from motive technician from Colum- 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Wenk Fubia Greene Community College. neral Home. In lieu of flowers, Brandon was an enthusiastic the family requests donations member of his community, be made to an account at the coaching the Chatham Varsity Bank of Greene County “FBO Volleyball team. He always had Pitcher Family” for the benefit an open heart and a helping of his children. There is also a hand to give to anyone in need. link to a GoFundMe page for the As passionate as Brandon was family on the “Pitcher’s Motorsabout racing his family meant ports #17” Facebook page. For the world to him. His best friend on-line condolences visit wenkand High School sweetheart, funeralhome.com

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Hazel M. Szafran, 90, of Hud- ran of Hudson, NY. Hazel is alson, NY passed away Sunday so survived by her sister Betty July 28, 2019. Born October Sigler, 9 grandchildren and 16 3, 1928 in Hudson, she is the great grandchildren. Several daughter of William and Ethel nieces and nephews also sur(Austin) Lansing. vive. Hazel retired from the HudIn addition to her parents, son City School District after 20 Hazel was predeceased by her years in food service. A lifelong husband Paul J. Szafran, and resident of Hudson, she siblings William Lanwas also a member of sing, Clara Lansing, Pathe Hudson Elks Lodge tricia Snyder, and Edna Ladies Auxiliary. Hazel Beecher. Her daughloved to be around her ters in law Debbie and family and her many Lorraine Szafran are friends. She enjoyed also predeceased. dancing, bingo, and Funeral services from bus trips to the Casithe Bates & Andersonno. Left to cherish her Redmond & Keeler FuSzafran memory include three neral Home are Friday sons, Paul Szafran of August 2nd at 1:00pm. Hudson, NY, Bruce Szafran of Visitation hours at the funeral Greensboro, NC, Richard (Lisa home are Thursday evening Ann) Szafran of Huntersville, from 4-7pm. Interment will be in NC, and daughter Lynn Szaf- Cedar Park Cemetery.

John A. Yusko 77 passed employed for 34 years before away July 28th 2019 in Cary, retiring to Cary, North Carolina. North Carolina after a coura- John was always concerned geous battle with cancer. John with the youth in the community was born November 4th1941 and dedicated over 30 years to in Hudson, NY and graduated the Hudson Elks Little League from Hudson High School’s where he served as a Coach/ Class of 1959. Manager and a member of the He was predeceased by Board of Directors serving as his parents Michael and Ame- Treasurer. John is a life member lia (Marchionne) Yusko. John of the Hudson Elks Club. John is survived by his loving wife loved sports. A huge Giant fan of 54 years Lucinda and while in North Car(Greene) Yusko. Sons olina became an avid Michael John ( Spring fan of North Carolina Hill, Fl) David (Sharon) State sports. John was Yusko, and the “Apple always the first to say of his Eye” GrandHello to those within daughter Nicole of listening distance. John Apex, North Carolina. was loved and will be He is also survived by missed by all who came Brothers Michael (Mauto know him. Yusko reen Gaschel) Yusko A Mass of ChrisJr .and Robert(Gisele tian Burial will be celJornov) Yusko, and his loving ebrated Friday August 2nd, at Aunt Anna (Marchionne) Morri- 10:00am from Holy Trinity St. son along with numerous cous- Mary’s Parish in Hudson. Interins, nieces and nephews. John ment will be in the family plot in worked side by side with his Cedar Park Cemetery. Visitation mother and father in their fam- hours are Thursday August 1st ily owned business Lawrence at the Bates & Anderson-RedTavern and the LuJon Lounge mond & Keeler Funeral Home before taking a Sales position from 4-7pm. To leave an online with Colony Liquor Distributors condolence please visit batesin Kingston, NY. where he was anderson.com.

Kathleen “Kathy” A. Heath Kathleen “Kathy” A. Heath, loyal friend. Kathy is survived age 67, of Cairo, New York, by her loving husband, Philip passed away peacefully on July D. Heath, and her four children, 26, 2019, surrounded by family, Marcus (Sara) Lennon, Philip after a long battle with Alzheim- (Angela) Heath, Kristina Lennon, er’s Disease. Kathy was born and Nina Heath; her sisters, December 31, 1951 in Brooklyn, Maureen Mittman and PatriNew York, the daughter of the cia Feldman; her granddaughlate Patrick and Nina ters; and many nieces, (Coryat) Murphy. nephews, cousins, and After a successful friends. She was predecareer, she retired from ceased by her brother, the New York State Dennis Murphy. Department of CorrecA visitation will be tions and Community held on Monday, AuSupervision in 2011 as gust 5, 2019 from Deputy Superintendent 10AM-12 Noon. A mefor Program Services. morial service will folHeath She enjoyed travellow 12 Noon at Resuring with her husband, rection Lutheran Church, 186 children, sisters, cousins, and friends; reading her Stephen Main Street, Cairo, NY. In lieu of King books; and getting out on flowers, memorial contributions the dance floor. She was a lov- can be made to the Alzheimer’s ing wife, supportive mother and Association.

Alma Irving Wilkinson Alma Irving Wilkinson, 101, passed peacefully at home on July 29, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband Carlton Wilkinson Sr. She is survived by her children Doris (Donald) Patterson, Jane (Jerry) Donnelly, Carlton (Linda) and JoAnn Wilkinson. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours and a celebration of Alma’s life at The W. C. Brady’s Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Man-

A teacher dug up a 2.12-carat diamond and learned how much gems are worth

Raymond S. Koskowski Sr Raymond S. Koskowski Sr., kowski Jr., Franciszek (Joanne) 93, of Hudson, passed away Koskowski, Maria (Terry) Proper July 29, 2019. Born September and Vickie Cupertino. Grand8, 1925 in Stottville, NY, he is daughters, Kristin Koskowski, the son of Francizsek and Mary Jennifer Paone, and Jacie Ce(Tobancyznski) Koskowski. lone, greatgrandchildren, NataRay was employed by the lie Zempko, Joey Paone, and Hudson Knitting Mills prior to Carter and Jaxtyn Moore, along being drafted into the United with one brother Marion KosStates Navy. He served from kowski. 2 nieces Barbara (Andy) 1944-1946 where he earned Juliano and Theresa Harrigan , an Honorable Discharge as a along with several other nieces Seaman First Class. After his and nephews also surNaval Service, he was vive. In addition to his employed for over 30 parents, Ray was preyears with The Ladeceased by his wife borer’s Union #1000 out of Poughkeepsie. Reida (Winters) KosUpon retirement from kowski, and brothers construction, Ray beStanley, John, Adam, Josh Lanik came one of the origiEdward, and Hank Josh Lanik and his family found a 2.12-carat brown diamond while digging in an Arkansas state nal City of Hudson Koskowski. park. Mini Bus Drivers, servA Mass of Christian ing the City of Hudson Koskowski Sr Burial will be celebrated Hannah Knowles park interpreter Waymon Cox excited,” Lanik said. for over 15 years. Ray Thursday August 1, at 10:00am, The Washington Post The Lanik family was less told Arkansas State Parks. Park was an avid New York Yankees from Holy Trinity St. Mary’s ParJosh Lanik’s family was jubilant. Tweeting about the staff found lots of diamonds at and Giants fan. He was a Life ish in Hudson. Interment will be family’s vacation that day, the ground’s surface after 14 ready to give up. Member of Hudson Elks Lodge in Cedar Park Cemetery. VisitaLanik didn’t even mention the inches of rain on July 16 but The gem-hunting novices #787, The VFW, American Lenothing like Lanik’s 2.12 cargion, and Federation of Polish tion hours at the Bates & Ander- were “over” their search at gem. The 36-year-old from He- ats. Sportsmen. Once in a while, son-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds “Are you going to retire Ray loved to enjoy a horse race, Home are Wednesday July 31, State Park after a hot morn- bron, Nebraska, figured it a card game and a good glass from 4-7pm. Please visit bate- ing with nothing to show buts wasn’t that special at a place now?” Lanik said one of his of Scotch. Ray is survived by his sanderson.com to leave an on- rocks and glass, Lanik told The where vacationers regu- former students texted him children, Raymond (Gina) Kos- line condolence. Washington Post. Everyone larly pay up to $10 to dig in a after seeing the news. 37-acre field atop an old volcaBut size is just one factor in thought it was time for lunch. a diamond’s value, and when Then, the Nebraska teacher nic crater. Visitors have unearthed Lanik had the gem appraised stumbled on a shiny brown Reporters, stone about the size of a jelly and registered almost 300 in Little Rock, he found it’s editors and diamonds at the Crater so “not worth near as much as bean. photographers He plucked the stone from far this year, according to you’d think,” he said. create real news. Uncut or “raw” gems, as the gravel and took it back to the park, which says its fields Journalism you the Murfreesboro park’s of- hide brown, yellow and white well as brown diamonds, are can trust. fices, making sure to put it in gems. The total 2019 haul less valuable than a cut or Follow the conversation at his bag rather than his pockets amounts to about 54 carats, white gem, and the Lanik fam#SupportRealNews on the advice of park staff, who and 11 of this year’s diamonds ily’s stone is marred by a fissure. had seen many visitors lose weighed at least one carat. Lanik declined to share the But Lanik’s find stood out their precious finds. A woman took the gem into a backroom for its size. The average dia- estimated value, but even cut mond found at the Crater is brown diamonds of similar in a pill bottle. She emerged with a smile about one-fifth to one-fourth size can be found on eBay for less than $1,000. on her face, Lanik recalled. At of a carat, the park says. Heavy rainfall probably Lanik said he plans to put 2.12 carats, the diamond was the biggest found in the park helped Lanik’s search by un- the diamond into a ring for Help show your support for covering gems, which glint his wife to wear and eventuthis year. the journalists - in local communities and across the “They were all sorts of and catch the eye of diggers, ally pass down to their sons. country - who are working tirelessly to bring you real news. Subscribe to your local newspaper today.

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sion Street, Coxsackie, N.Y. on Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow in the family plot of The Catskill Town Cemetery, Catskill, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The High Hill United Methodist Church, 53 Bronk Lake Road, Coxsackie, N.Y. 12051. Condolences may be made at www.wcbradyssonsinc.net.

Finding the gem made the long, hot day of digging worth the effort for Lanik and his wife - but Lanik is not so sure about the attitudes of his boys, 6 and 8 years old. “I think they were just hungry at that point,” Lanik said.

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Pizza night at the Makawomuc Fire Department, Part 2 By David Dorpfeld, Greene County Historian For Columbia-Greene Media

Last week this space featured Part 1 of a piece by Ron Gabriele about “Pizza Night” at the Makawamuc Fire Department in Athens. Ron’s reflections were inspired by a memoir/fictional article by Pasquale “Pat” Bruno titled, “The Big Supper.” It chronicled a spaghetti supper at the firehouse in 1932 and appeared in the Greene County Historical Society’s spring 2019 Quarterly Journal. As Ron explains, starting in the 1940s the fire department also started preparing and selling pizzas on Thursday nights to supplement their income. Initially the pizzas were made at Vendrisco’s Bakery located close to the firehouse. As the enterprise gained more and more success, the Makawamuc’s purchased their own pizza oven and installed it in the kitchen behind the firehouse. Part 2 of Ron’s article follows.

PIZZA NIGHT AT THE MAKAWOMUC FIRE DEPARTMENT, PART II By Ron Gabriele

As a general rule about five men worked in the kitchen. One man would shred the cheese by hand; another man made the pizzas, while others would make up pizza boxes, take orders on the telephone and wash utensils. In addition, as many as three men would make home deliveries. The first man to arrive at the firehouse was Frank “Chicken” Pulice. He would arrive early in the day and start making the pizza sauce. Additionally, Frank Pulice would open the firehouse each week to receive fresh supplies from the supplier. These items would include pizza shells, mozzarella cheese, pecorino cheese, tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano and olive oil. One reason for choosing Thursday night as pizza night at the Makawomucs was that Thursday was payday at AeroBilt Industries on Schoharie Turnpike in West Athens, the largest employer in the Athens area and, indeed many pizzas were sold to the families of Aero-Bilt employees. It might be well to point out that the weekly pizza nights are not to be confused with the

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Banner once used by the Makawomuc Engine Company in parades. It now hangs on a wall in the Athens Volunteer Fire Department.

annual Old-Timer’s Banquet put on by the Ladies Auxiliary. The annual dinner was designed to honor current and past Makawomuc members as well as some town dignitaries. The usual fare was spaghetti and meatballs and lasagna. The ladies made spaghetti sauce and meatballs from scratch. Betty DelVecchio remembers that in one year ham was served and another year

roast beef was on the menu. However, these items were never as popular as spaghetti, meatballs and lasagna. Tables were set up in the fire truck bay for the event and about 30 dinners were served each year. Going back to the 1940s and 1950s and earlier, the Makawomuc Fire Company held an annual spaghetti supper for the general public. This event took place in November

of each year close to election time. The chicken for this dinner was baked at Vendrisco’s Bakery. Old-timers recall that Mike Fandozzi would arrive at the firehouse very early in the day and start the tomato sauce that would then simmer tantalizingly all day long. Then the ladies would come in and cook the food. It was during the annual spaghetti dinners that, as a child, I would hang around the back door of that firehouse kitchen and just absorb the wonderful aroma of terrific Italian food being prepared. Finally, it should be mentioned that the Makawomuc firemen would help run the St. Patrick’s Church annual bazaar at the Athens Green in August each year in the 1940s and 1950s. Many of the men took a day off from work to help set up all the various exhibits and game sites. At night these same men would man the booths serving the public. When the three Athens fire companies — the Makawomuc Engine Co., the Morton Engine Co. and the WC Brady Hook and Ladder Co. — were combined to form the Athens Volunteer Fire Department in

the early part of the 21st century and moved into a fine new fire station on Third Street, it was decided that pizza night should continue. It still takes place in Athens from October through March. As they say in the commercials: “Check your local listings for further information.” Special thanks to: Mike Pieruzzi, Brian Whiteman, Pat Martine, Betty DelVecchio, and Margaret Mary Whiteman for their input. News and Notes: Last week Ron Gabriele sent me a picture of the Makawomuc’s 1954 Ford fire truck. He included the following note: “The Ford replaced an open-top 1938 International that almost never started. When the alarm went off we had to sit and stew and watch the Brady’s and Morton’s go speeding by our firehouse and observe the smirks on their faces.” Humorous now, but sure it was not very humorous at the time. Reach columnist David Dorpfeld at gchistorian@gmail.com or visit him on Facebook at “Greene County Historian.”

Athens Community Garden Club contest winners announced

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Apotas family garden.

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Peggy Pieruzzi garden.

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Ron and Janet Russett ‘s garden

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Sally Hamilton Wine & Spirits

ATHENS — It was an inspiration to visit and photograph the 2019 the Athens Community Garden Club winners of the annual Athens Garden Contest, organizers said. Kim Apotas and family, including Arrow Apotas, who happens to be the winner of the 2019 Athens Community Garden Club Contest for Kindergarten, participate in the gardening on all sides of their historic home at 7 S. Church Street. The front view includes window boxes constructed by Tony. In addition to beautiful florals, they cultivate trees and vegetables.

Peggy Pieruzzi has lived at 112 N. Franklin Street for 60 years. Her love of gardening came from her parents, who had small vegetable and flower gardens. Because her property is situated on what was referred to as Elbow Street, she is thrilled that her out-of-theway garden was recognized this year. Her inviting garden offers a lovely spot to peacefully sit a while. Ron and Janet Russett have created a colorful, professional-looking garden in their sunny location, which features the brilliant colors of the Lantana plant. The challenge of clay

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The garden of Dina Danker.

soil on their sunny Sleepy Hollow Lake property at 5 Phantom Court has not stood in the way of their creating a look worthy of a gardening magazine. The garden gnome in this image is awarded to all garden club contest winners. The following three locations have received certificates for their outstanding effort: Rivertown Senior Apartments at 19 Third St.; Sally Hamilton Wine & Spirits; and Dina Danker.

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Adult Learning Institute announces August programming HUDSON — The Adult Learning Institute has announced its programs for August. All programs are held at Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23, Hudson. Call the ALI Office 518-828-4181 ext. 3431 or email ali@sunycgcc.edu to register. Open Pinochle Group 1:304 p.m. Aug. 5 and Aug. 19 in the Faculty/Staff Lounge with Madeline Dickerson. Whether you’re a novice, an expert or fall somewhere in between, the open pinochle group welcomes you. This group, which generally meets twice a month on the first and third Monday, provides a wonderful opportunity to learn, share and meet new people with a similar interest. Bridge Group with Bridge Lessons 1:30-4 p.m. Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20 and Aug. 27 in the Faculty/Staff Lounge. The bridge group generally meets every week and is open to all members of ALI. If you are interested in learning to play bridge or just need to brush up on your skills, a “beginner” bridge class is offered. Call Barbara in the ALI Office to register for a beginner or refresher class. Mahjongg 1:30-4 p.m. Aug. 7, Aug. 14 and Aug. 28 in theFaculty/Staff Lounge with Barbara Troy. Mahjongg is a rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. The group meets three Wednesdays each month. If you are an experienced player, just

call the office and let Barbara know you will be attending. If you are interested in learning to play Mahjongg, contact the ALI Office and your name will be placed on the list for the next beginner class. Understanding DNA 10:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 8 in the Faculty/Staff Lounge with Glenn Fisher. As an avid amateur genealogist and historian, ALI member Glenn Fisher has helped many people discover their family roots. He has also authored several articles on local history. The implications of recent advances in DNA science will be explored in relation to forensics, genealogy, medicine, culture and the changing understanding of the very nature of humanity. Conventional wisdom about the concepts of race, ethnicity, tribes, populations, evolution, traits, communities and inheritance differs dramatically from what scientific analysis now tells us. Hype from companies offering to analyze your DNA does little to help. If you have had or are considering having your own family members DNA tested, or are just curious as to what the fuss is all about, this presentation should help you understand the basic principles to help you make sense of the promise and the pitfalls of this rapidly evolving science. Exploring Your Family History 1-2 p.m., 2-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. Aug. 12 in the Faculty/ Staff Lounge with Glenn Fisher. Learn about your family

history, local history and/or cultural heritage without expensive online subscriptions, expense or travel by scheduling a consultation with ALI member Glenn Fisher. Exploring family history should go beyond just constructing a family tree filled with names and dates, but should rather be a study of the individual stories and collected heritage that these names and place represent. Proper study is generally time consuming, expensive and needs a high degree of research skills. Advance registration is required as this program is restricted to ONE person per session. One time trial consultation for non-ALI members is also encouraged. Listen & Learn: Hudson Chatham Winery 10:30 a.m.noon Aug. 22 in the Faculty/ Staff Lounge with Dominque DeVito. ALI is pleased to have Dominque DeVito from The Hudson Chatham Winery here to educate the group about local wines. Meet the founders of Columbia County’s first winery and learn how they started growing grapes and making wine. The Hudson Chatham Winery was started in Ghent in 2006 by Carlo and Dominique DeVito. All attendees will receive a coupon for a free wine tasting at the winery. Listen and Learn is open to the public. Call 518-828-4181, Ext. 3431 or email ali@sunycgcc. edu to reserve your spot for this presentation.

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Farm to table being done locally CATSKILL — One of the biggest trends in the culinary world today is the farm-totable movement. The phrase “farm to table” is a buzzword referring to food made with locally sourced ingredients. Our society is in a rapid state of technological innovation, which means we often compromise health and nutrition for the sake of convenience, hence the popularity of fast food and TV dinners. However, a growing number of consumers have started to seek healthier and more environmentally friendly alternatives to the processed foods that dominate grocery store shelves. Here in Greene County, the Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program is doing their part by participating in the program.

JULY 31 THROUGH AUG. 7 WEDNESDAY: Sloppy Joes, brown rice, wax beans, rice pudding. THURSDAY: Turkey and cheese salad plate, corn, beet and black bean salad, potato salad, yogurt grape dessert FRIDAY: Stuffed peppers with beef and rice, balsamic brussels sprouts, sweet potato, fresh fruit. MONDAY: Sausage and peppers, peas, cauliflower, pears. TUESDAY: Battered fish, mashed potatoes, spinach puff, tropical mixed fruit WEDNESDAY: Fresh ham with gravy, applesauce, braised cabbage, sweet potato, chocolate mousse.

mixed vegetables, peaches. TUESDAY: Chicken Dijon, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, banana pudding. WEDNESDAY: Sloppy Joes, brown rice, corn and lima beans, pears.

AUG. 14 THROUGH AUG. 21 WEDNESDAY: Sloppy Joes, brown rice, corn and lima beans, pears. THURSDAY: Pulled pork cole slaw, baked beans, collard greens, fresh fruit. FRIDAY: Turkey and cheese sub, potato salad, spinach salad, oatmeal cookies. MONDAY: Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, broccoli, tropical mixed fruit. TUESDAY: Barbecue chicken, brussels sprouts, baked beans, fruited gelatin. WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf with gravy, winter squash, mashed potatoes, banana pudding poke cake.

AUG. 21 THROUGH AUG. 28 WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf with gravy, winter squash, mashed potatoes, banana pudding poke cake. THURSDAY: Cold salad plate, seafood pasta salad, macaroni salad, beet salad, sliced tomatoes, chocolate mousse. FRIDAY: Roast beef with gravy, green salad, baked potato, glazed carrots, local farm fresh fruit. MONDAY: Linguini with red clam sauce, spinach, lemon pudding. TUESDAY: Pork chops with mushroom gravy, applesauce, mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, fruit cocktail. WEDNESDAY: Swedish meatballs, buttered noodles, red cabbage, tropical cake.

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WEDNESDAY: Fresh ham with gravy, applesauce, braised cabbage, sweet potato, chocolate mousse. THURSDAY: Turkey burgers, butter and garlic rotini, California mixed vegetables, yogurt grape dessert. FRIDAY: Chicken salad stuffed tomato, macaroni salad, cucumber salad, watermelon. MONDAY: Herb baked fish, scalloped potatoes, California

WEDNESDAY: Swedish meatballs, buttered noodles, red cabbage, tropical cake. THURSDAY: Chicken divan, brown rice, summer squash, fresh peaches. FRIDAY: Cold salad plate, chef’s salad, carrot raisin salad, banana. MONDAY: Closed TUESDAY: Sausage and tortellini with tomato sauce, spinach, chocolate mousse.

WEDNESDAY: Roast turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dressing, peaches.

SEPT. 4 THROUGH SEPT. 11 WEDNESDAY: Roast turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dressing, peaches. THURSDAY: Seafood salad on lettuce, cole slaw, potato salad, yellow cake. FRIDAY: Chef’s choice, broccoli, fresh fruit. MONDAY: Macaroni and cheese, three bean salad, stewed tomatoes, fruit cocktail. TUESDAY: Herb baked fish, red parsley potatoes, California mixed vegetables, pears. WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf, gravy, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, ambrosia.

SEPT. 11 THROUGH SEPT. 18 WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf, gravy, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, ambrosia. THURSDAY: Lemon chicken, fresh salad, green beans, au gratin potatoes, oatmeal cookies. FRIDAY: Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, broccoli, lemon mousse. MONDAY: Mushroom and Swiss quiche, green beans, hash brown potato, peaches. TUESDAY: Fresh ham, gravy, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, apple crisp. WEDNESDAY: Beef pot pie, boiled potato, carrots, birthday spice cake.

SEPT. 18 THROUGH SEPT. 25. WEDNESDAY: Beef pot pie, boiled potato, carrots, birthday spice cake. THURSDAY: Salmon with dill sauce, brown rice pilaf, broccoli, butterscotch pudding. FRIDAY: Roast chicken with gravy, green salad, braised cabbage, sweet potato, fresh farm apples. MONDAY: Chili con carne, brown rice, wax beans, lemon whip. TUESDAY: Chicken and biscuits, cold beet salad, parsley boiled potatoes, California mixed vegetables, pineapple delight. WEDNESDAY: Beef burgundy, buttered noodles, broccoli, fruit cocktail.

squash from Story Farms, and peaches. These will be served with all home-delivered meals, as well as at congregate sites. Those wishing to attend lunch at a center are required to call the respective location at least a day in advance. Acra Senior Service Center, Acra Community Center, Old Route 23B, Cairo, 518622-9898; Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second St., Athens, 518-945-2700; Catskill Senior Nutrition Site, Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill, 518-943-1343; Coxsackie Senior Nutrition Site, Town of Coxsackie Senior Center, Mansion Street, Coxsackie, 518-731-8901; Jewett Senior Service Center, Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett, 518-263-4392.

Senior Briefs We want to hear from you. To send information to be included in Senior Briefs, email to editorial@thedailymail.net; mail to The Daily Mail, Atten: Senior Briefs, One Hudson City Centre, Suite 202, Hudson, NY 12534; fax to 518-8283870. For information and questions, please call 518-8281616 ext. 2490. We would like to have information at least two weeks in advance.

WEST COXSACKIE — The Active Older Adult Day will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Greene County YMCA, 35 Route 81, Hope Plaza, West Coxsackie. A free lunch will be served at noon. RSVP for lunch by Aug. 16 at 518-7317529 or stop by the front desk. Open to the community. There will be screenings and resources, raffles and more.

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TANNERSVILLE — Mountain Top Community Resource Day will be held 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main St., Tannersville. Sponsored by the Greene County Department for Human Services RSVP. Stop in to learn how area vendors can assist you. For information, call Ruth Jones Pforte at 518-7193555.

ATHENS — The Athens Senior Citizens meet at 1:15 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at the Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second St., Athens.

CAIRO GOLDEN AGERS CATSKILL — The following is the weekly nutrition menu offered by the Greene County Department of Human Services’ Senior Nutrition Program. Served daily with each meal are bread or alternative with Promise Spread; low fat milk, coffee or tea. All persons 60 and older and their spouses are invited. The suggested donation for each meal is $4. The menu will be the meal that is delivered to all Greene County home bound meal clients. Those wishing to receive lunch at a center are asked to call the respective location at least a day in advance. Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second St., Athens; 518-9452700. Acra Community Center, Old Route 23B, Cairo; 518-622-9898. Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett; 518-263-4392. Washington Irving Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill; 518-943-1343. Town of Coxsackie Senior Center, Mansion Street, Coxsackie; 518-731-8901.

During August, they will be serving local farm-fresh produce from Black Horse Farms in Athens and Story’s Farm in Kiskatom. On Aug. 2, the menu will be stuffed peppers with beef and rice, local farm fresh Brussels sprouts from Black Horse Farms (in a balsamic sauce), sweet potato and fresh fruit. On Aug. 16, the centers will be serving a turkey and cheese sub, potato salad, a salad with local farm fresh spinach from Story Farms and an oatmeal cookie. On Aug. 23, the sites will be offering roast beef with gravy, green salad, glazed carrots, baked potato with sour cream and local farm-fresh seasonal fruit from Black Horse Farm. To close out the month, on Aug. 30, the menu will be chicken divan with brown rice, local farm-fresh summer

CAIRO — The Cairo Golden Agers meet at 1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Acra Community Center, Route 23, Acra.

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CATSKILL — The Catskill Silver Linings Seniors meet at 1 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Robert C. Antonelli Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill.

COXSACKIE AREA SENIORS COXSACKIE — The Coxsackie Area Seniors meet at 1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in Van Heest Hall, Bethany Village, 800 Bethany Village, West Coxsackie.

SENIOR CITIZENS OF COXSACKIE COXSACKIE — The Senior Citizens of Coxsackie meet at 1:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at the Coxsackie Senior Center, 127 Mansion St., Coxsackie.

GREENVILLE GOLDEN YEARS CLUB GREENVILLE — The Greenville Golden Club meet at 1:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the American Legion Hall, 54 Maple Ave., Greenville. Aug. 7 meeting will be enjoying our ice cream after the meeting.

MOUNTAIN TOP GOLDEN AGERS TANNERSVILLE — The Mountain Top Golden Agers meet at 1:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Tannersville Village Hall, 1 Park Lane, Tannersville.

WAJPL GOLDEN AGERS HENSONVILLE — The WAJPL Golden Agers meet at 1:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at Hensonville Town Building, 371 Route 296, Hensonville.

WATERCOLOR CLASSES ATHENS — Watercolor classes taught by Regine Petrosky will be held 1-3 p.m. six Tuesdays Sept. 17 through Oct. 22 at the Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second St., Athens. Sign up at the center for classes. Maximum 12 people. Supplies will be provided.

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a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 27 at the Acra Community Center, Senior Nutrition Site, Old Route 23B, Acra. Class size is limited. Preregistration is required and can be made by calling Toni Carroll, wellness coordinator at 518-731-7429.

SUPPORT GROUPS COXSACKIE — A grief support group will start meeting at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Bethany Village in Coxsackie. While the loss of a loved one is a common source of grief other reasons include the loss of a job, the death of a beloved pet, experiencing a major health challenge such as cancer and the ending of a relationship. Grief is a very personal and individual emotion. Support groups provide many benefits to those who are grieving. Those who are experiencing grief early on can connect with others in the group who have successfully managed their grief and are further along on their road to feeling happy once again. More information can be found at the face book page at Coxsackie Grief Support Group and also by contacting Jeffrey Haas at 518-478-5414 or jhaasrph@aol.com. CATSKILL — The Alzheimer’s Association holds support group meetings at 3 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at The Pines, Jefferson Heights, Catskill. COXSACKIE — The Alzheimer’s Association holds support group meetings at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Heermance Memorial Library, 1 Ely St., Coxsackie. CATSKILL — The Pines at Catskill and Columbia Memorial Health will host a

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver monthly support group at 3 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, 154 Jefferson Heights, Catskill. For information, call 518-943-5151.

SHOPPING BUS CATSKILL — The Greene County Department of Human Services offers a shopping bus to Greene County residents 60 and older, living in the towns of Ashland, Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Coxsackie, Greenville, Hunter, Jewett, Prattsville and Windham. Seniors are picked up at their door, driven to Catskill for shopping and then have lunch at a local senior center before returning home. Special trips are scheduled periodically. Monday: Mountain Top/ Catskill (Windham, Ashland, Prattsville, Jewett and Hunter). Tuesday: Cairo/Greenville/ Catskill. Wednesday: Athens/Coxsackie. The Shopping Bus does not run on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day (November), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The trip to Colonie Center will be Dec. 20. The following is the 2019 trips to Colonie Center. Trips are the third Thursday of the month. The cost is $10. Payment is due at time of departure/boarding. Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19. Reservations must be made no later than 3 p.m. of the Wednesday before the trip. In addition, during snow or ice storms, it may be necessary for us to close our senior service centers because of hazardous driving conditions. When we close the centers, we also cancel our transportation services for the day, which includes the Shopping Bus. Advance notice/reservation required for all shopping bus transportation. For information or to reserve a seat, call Janet at 518-719-3559.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER ATHENS — The Senior Angels’ fourth annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28 at the Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second St., Athens. Open to all seniors 60 and older. Doors open 11 a.m.; lunch served noon-2 p.m. There will be music, door prizes and conversation over coffee and pie 2-4 p.m. For information, or to donate to help offset costs, contact the Department of Human Services at 518-719-3555 and ask to speak to Ken.

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must wait three days before completing the sale, according to the governor, and the FBI may continue to investigate the person. But if their investigation continues beyond the 3-day timeframe, the sale may already be completed before law enforcement makes its determination. The new law extends the waiting period up to 30 days. Cuomo said the bump stock ban and the extension on the waiting period for some gun purchases will strengthen the gun control laws already on the books in New York state. “For too long gun violence has plagued communities across our nation and while the federal government turns a blind eye, New York continues leading the way forward to protect our families and our children,” Cuomo said. Deputy Majority Leader

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audience to think that me, myself, had anything to do with casting him as a criminal.” Councilwoman Mary-Jo Cords learned of the situation when she read the article in the newspaper, she said. Benoit said he was speaking on behalf of the town board during the interview. Former town supervisor Ted Banta questioned Benoit’s behavior. “What authority do you have to begin an investigation?” Banta said. As the chief fiscal officer, Benoit said he has an obligation to investigate how town

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about his departure from Wayland-Cohocton before he went into executive session with the board. Interim superintendent Douglas Kelly addressed resident Melinda Myers’ question about how the superintendent search was handled. “A consultant was hired to vet the candidates,” Kelly said. “All the candidates were highly qualified.” The district used a consultant from the University of Rochester for the search, board clerk Bridget Agostinoni said. Residents were concerned with Wetherbee’s separation agreement, made public in a news article last fall. Conditions of his resignation included staying off of school property. “He will refrain from entering any of the district campuses other than to drop off his daughter, on which occasions he will remain in his vehicle and to attend [his daughter’s] graduation from the district, which is estimated to take place in 2021,” according to the agreement. Wetherbee was required to notify the board of education president of his intent to attend the graduation 30 days in advance of the graduation, according to the agreement.

Michael Gianaris, D-12, called the legislation a life-saving measure. “Common-sense gun safety reform will save lives, period,” Gianaris said. “Stronger background checks will keep guns away from dangerous people.” The bump stock came into the national spotlight in 2017 after it was used in a mass shooting in Las Vegas that left 58 people dead. Bump stocks are attached to semi-automatic weapons and enable the gun to fire at a more rapid pace. The bump stock ban is receiving a mixed response among gun advocates in the Twin Counties. Chris Nastke, co-owner of Shooters Sports in Valatie, said he believes bump stocks are unnecessary in the first place. “I think they are a pointless, useless accessory. They serve no purpose other than if you want to waste ammunition,” Nastke said. “They are just an accessory for the gun, but they are a pointless and useless accessory.”

Bob Monteleone, past president of the Greene County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, said he doesn’t use bump stocks — they can only be used with assault weapons — but he does not object to others owning them. “I don’t own an assault weapon. I’m a sportsman, so I have no reason to own one, but I’m not against anyone else’s right to own one,” Monteleone said. “I’m not in favor of any type of gun ban. What the governor is doing is directly against your Second Amendment rights and your freedom to keep and own guns.” Don La Valley, a handgun safety instructor for the National Rifle Association and past president of the Columbia County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, called the ban a “knee-jerk reaction” that won’t solve anything. “The bump stock ban is a reaction to mass shootings and it’s a knee-jerk reaction that doesn’t address the problem — why are these people doing

this?” La Valley said. “We just had a shooting in California and there is no reason why a 19-year-old should be going into a festival and shooting at anybody. That is totally ridiculous and no one wants that. But this is a knee-jerk reaction when something happens — it doesn’t help the situation at all.” Gun control laws will not put an end to the rash of mass shootings, La Valley said. “We have tons of gun laws on the books now and they still can’t stop people from doing these things. It’s something we have to address as a society,” La Valley said. “I could take that gun and that bump stock and put it on a table for 40 years and it won’t jump up and shoot anyone.” State Sen. Daphne Jordan, R-43, called the bump stock measure “political pandering.” “A federal ban on bump stocks was already slated to take effect March 26, 2019, mere weeks after this state Senate legislation was

enacted,” Jordan said. “Supporters of the measure readily acknowledged that the federal ban would supersede the state ban, meaning the Senate Democrats’ legislation was political pandering, plain and simple.” State Sen. George Amedore Jr., R-46, also opposed the legislation. “These laws are more government overreach that will not increase public safety, but instead, continue to infringe upon law-abiding citizens who choose to exercise their Second Amendment rights,” Amedore said. On the waiting period extension, Nastke said he did not take issue with a longer waiting period — in some cases. “The only people who should have to have a 30-day wait are people who have an ‘open status.’ If we haven’t received a ‘proceed status’ from the FBI within the 3-to-5-day wait, then I am not opposed to those people waiting until I get a response back,” Nastke said. “But 90% of the time, NCIS

does get back to me one way or another within the 3-5 days.” La Valley said he doesn’t think an extended waiting period will prevent any tragedies, and said it could be used in a nefarious manner. “I can see abuse from the government with this,” La Valley said. “What if they see that someone already has three or four guns and they think he has enough — this gives the government a way to harass the average citizen. There is room for abuse here.” Jordan said she voted against the bill when it came before the state Senate. “I voted no on the 30-day measure as there was another bill with a 10-day period,” Jordan said. “Increasing the waiting time to 30 days puts women under threat of domestic violence who seek a firearm for their protection at undue risk. I will continue championing our right to keep and bear arms.”

funds are spent. “That’s completely inappropriate,” Banta said, adding that Benoit needed consent from the board and a majority vote. When the highway department spends above $5,000, the expense has to go before the board and requires at least three votes, Deputy Clerk Debra Sommer said. Hempstead also felt wronged by Benoit’s statements, he said. “I was tried and convicted by Mr. Benoit in the paper,” he said. “I want to be completely vindicated because it’s not what happened.” Former state police senior investigator and sheriff candidate Pete Kusminsky said he thought the mention of criminal charges was out of

line. “For a criminal charge, there has to be criminal intent and personal benefit, neither of which apply in this case,” Kusminsky said. Benoit did not dispute his comments. “I said it,” Benoit said. “I’m not backing away from the article. I’m sorry if you take umbrage with the fact that I’m doing due diligence.” Hempstead did not back away from the work he was accused of performing. “I offer no apology, no excuse,” he said. “There is nothing sinister about it. What I do, I do for my community.” During this season, Hempstead allegedly patched portions of County Route 85 and County Route 41, Benoit said.

Hempstead dropped off 4 to 5 tons of blacktop, valued at $70 a ton, on Route 85, he said. “It was advance notice,” Hempstead said, adding that he had made arrangements the day before with County Foreman James Wilson. “The rule of thumb is that we exchange equipment and personnel,” Benoit said. “Materials are generally paid for, so on a county road the county would pay or on a town road the town would pay.” The town bookkeeper had an issue with the roadwork on Route 85 and had a meltdown down in the road, Hempstead said. The town will look into the situation with the bookkeeper separately, Benoit said.

Greene County Administrator Shaun Groden spoke about the type of “handshake agreements” that Hempstead has with other highway superintendents throughout the county. “The concept of the 14 towns, five villages and the county sharing work has been going on since the Earth cooled,” Groden said. “Yes, it is on a handshake.” These agreements are beneficial because not every municipality has every type of equipment. “If you check some obscure law, I suppose we need a written agreement,” Groden said. “Why bring in more bureaucracy and red tape to make it official? Is it a mountain or a mole hill? If it works, don’t fix it.”

These agreements happen all the time, Groden said. “Go back to snow emergencies, go back to Irene,” he said. “Columbia County came over and never sent us a bill because that’s what governmental agencies do. Do not blow up this mutual agreement because of a single event or misunderstanding.” If it was a matter of money, Groden offered to write a check. “This arrangement works, it makes sense and it saves us a lot of money,” he said. “If this is an issue of $500, send me an invoice. I’d rather have the cooperation of 14 towns and 5 villages with the county because at the end of the day, we save money.”

Wetherbee was also not permitted to use the district as a reference for future employment, according to the agreement. Myers asked if the board was able to vet Wetherbee with his former district. “Our consultant vetted all the candidates to the best of their ability,” Cairo-Durham board president Stephan Brandow said. “Not being able to give a reference is not uncommon.” Kelly cautioned against jumping to conclusions. “Separation agreements are always confidential,” he said. “Conclusions may be drawn from separation agreements that may not be substantiated in fact. The privacy rights of the individual have to be respected.” Board member Beth Daly agreed. “Settlement agreements are common,” she said. “The language sounds aggressive but it doesn’t mean something egregious.” Myers was still on edge, she said. “We have been through a lot as a school district and lost a lot of leadership,” she said. “I’m coming into the situation on guard and unsure if I’m 100% on board with this decision.” Parent Cheryl Moore asked if there weren’t any candidates in the pool that didn’t have questionable backgrounds. Another parent, with

two children in the district, agreed, saying that she was tired of Catskill and Cairo “getting everyone’s leftovers.” The district did its due diligence, Cairo-Durham board member David Infantino said. “This is the most thorough search process I’ve been through,” he said. “It was a collaborative effort with a lot of candidates. We need to let time prove itself.” Daly agreed. “I’ve been through three or four superintendent searches and this was by far the best and most thorough,” she said. The search started out with 40 to 50 applicants, Infantino said. A focus group comprised of about 15 teachers, community members, board members and administrators, narrowed the candidates down to 16. From there the board conducted interviews with the candidates to narrow it down to a final three. The finalists were interviewed twice, board member Nicole Maggio said. “This was the best candidate in our opinion,” Brandow said. “His resume is unbelievable.” Maggio assured the audience that the questions they were asking were also asked during the interviews. “I’m hoping that you will trust in us,” she said.

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Above, the Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League handed out its end-of-the-season awards on Saturday. From left: The “Ace” Award winner for the league’s best pitcher went to the Storm’s Connor Christensen, who compiled a 1.78 ERA during the regular season; the “Gold Glove” Award went to the Bears Felix Day for his.1000 average in center field with 36 putouts and 1 assist and the “Hitman” Award went to the Storm’s Brandon Bonesteel for the league’s best batting average, .421. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Right, the 2019 Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League All-League All-Star Team (from left): Brien Hollowood, Felix Day, Kurt Forsell,Tyler Drahushuk, Chris Colotti, Matt Ferriero, Jake Deziel, Brandon Bonesteel, Joe Dwy, Connor Christensen, Matt Triola, Owen Coady, Connor Hall, Aidan Jackson, Jimmy Miller, Adam Hall, Christian Baaki and Matt Dagostino. Justin Germain and Christian McCarthy are missing from photo.

Alone at the top: Hudson girls remain unbeaten Columbia-Greene Media

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Saugerties 8-10 year-old All-Star catcher Michael Gramoglia tracks down a foul pop-up as the umpire looks on during a recent District 15 game against Hudson.

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 See UMPIRES B3

HUDSON — Hudson remained unbeaten and earned the top seed in the upcoming Columbia-Greene Summer Basketball League playoffs with a 53-38 victory over Red Hook on Monday. Hudson finishes the regular season portion of the schedule as the league’s only unbeaten team with an 8-0 record. Red Hook is in second with a 5-2 mark with one game still to play. Hudson grabbed control of Monday’s game from the opening tip on and never trailed, building as much as a 20-point lead in the second half. Deja Beauford, Shayna Coppersmith and Jada Alert all had nine points for Hudson. Dani McDonald added six and Aaliyah Jones, Abby Jepsen, Katie Jepsen, McKenna Krager and Danaya Ragland had four apiece. League action continues today with Germantown playing Saugerties Blue at 5:30 p.m., Greenville taking on Red Hook at 6:30 p.m. and Saugerties White facing Hunter-Tannersville at 7:30 p.m. League standings: Hudson See HUDSON B3

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Hudson’s Jada Alert goes to the basket during Monday’s Columbia-Greene Summer Basketball League game against Red Hook.

Yankees discover asking price for pitchers is high Erik Boland Newsday

NEW YORK — Roughly two days remain before Wednesday afternoon’s trade deadline and nothing yet final to show for Brian Cashman’s efforts. Which, in this year’s market, is mostly par for the course, the Mets’ deal Sunday for Marcus Stroman and a handful of other moves notwithstanding. “So many teams are looking for the same things and with a limited number (of those players available),” one opposing team executive said recently. That would be pitchers — starters and relievers — commodities the majority of contending clubs desire but there

are not nearly enough teams looking to sell. And those teams who are selling have been asking, and continue to ask, a king’s ransom for their talent. Using just the Yankees as an example, when they inquired about Detroit’s Matthew Boyd a few weeks ago, the Tigers asked for Gleyber Torres. The Blue Jays, in one counterproposal, wanted the Yankees’ top pitching prospect, righthander Deivi Garcia, for Stroman, a free agent after the KIM KLEMENT/USA TODAY 2020 season. New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman during “It’s a seller’s market on ste- spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. roids,” offered another rival evaluator. sports newsletter videos about your favorite Receive stories, photos and New York teams plus national Subscribe to Newsday’s

sports news and events. Cashman, in his 22nd season as the Yankees’ GM, is looking to upgrade his rotation and bullpen, the former, of course, coming off a historically bad week in Minneapolis and Boston. Cashman, if he is desperate, is doing his best to cloak that, and he has a well-earned reputation among agents and his peers when it comes to drawing a line in the sand regarding asking prices — whether they be financial related to a free agent or players in a trade scenario. At this time of year, naturally, it is about swapping players.

The Yankees’ farm system, according to an array of opposing team evaluators assigned to it, isn’t as good as it was two or three years ago. But, said one, “They have more than enough pieces top to bottom (in the system) to do pretty much whatever they want to.” The system is considered more bottom-heavy than top. The 20-year-old Garcia, recently elevated to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, heads the list of desired prospects in the upper levels of the system, while outfielder Estevan Florial, who is at High-A Tampa, See YANKEES B3

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Baseball American League East W L Pct GB NY Yankees 67 38 .638 — Tampa Bay 60 48 .556 8.5 Boston 59 48 .551 9.0 Toronto 41 67 .379 27.5 Baltimore 35 70 .333 32.0 Central W L Pct GB Minnesota 64 41 .610 — Cleveland 62 43 .590 2.0 Chi. White Sox 46 57 .447 17.0 Kansas City 40 68 .370 25.5 Detroit 30 71 .297 32.0 West W L Pct GB Houston 68 39 .636 — Oakland 60 47 .561 8.0 LA Angels 55 52 .514 13.0 Texas 53 53 .500 14.5 Seattle 46 63 .422 23.0 Saturday’s games Toronto 10, Tampa Bay 9, 12 innings Boston 9, NY Yankees 5 Seattle 8, Detroit 1 Chi. White Sox 5, Minnesota 1 Cleveland 9, Kansas City 1 Baltimore 8, LA Angels 7 Oakland 5, Texas 4 Sunday’s games Tampa Bay 10, Toronto 9 Minnesota 11, Chi. White Sox 1 Kansas City 9, Cleveland 6 LA Angels 5, Baltimore 4 Oakland 6, Texas 5 Seattle 3, Detroit 2, 10 innings NY Yankees 9, Boston 6 Monday’s games Toronto 7, Kansas City 3 Detroit (Zimmermann 0-8) at LA Angels (Barria 4-3), 10:07 p.m. Tuesday’s games Tampa Bay (Morton 12-3) at Boston (Price 7-4), 7:10 p.m. Houston (Verlander 13-4) at Cleveland (Bieber 10-3), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (Leake 9-8) at Texas (Jurado 6-6), 8:05 p.m. Toronto at Kansas City (Montgomery 0-1), 8:15 p.m. Detroit (VerHagen 1-1) at LA Angels (Canning 3-6), 10:07 p.m. National League East W L Pct GB Atlanta 62 45 .579 — Washington 57 49 .537 4.5 Philadelphia 55 50 .524 6.0 NY Mets 50 55 .476 11.0 Miami 41 63 .394 19.5 Central W L Pct GB Chi. Cubs 56 49 .533 — St. Louis 56 49 .533 — Milwaukee 56 51 .523 1.0 Cincinnati 49 55 .471 6.5 Pittsburgh 46 60 .433 10.5 West W L Pct GB LA Dodgers 69 39 .638 — San Francisco 54 52 .509 14.0 Arizona 53 54 .495 15.5 San Diego 49 56 .467 18.5 Colorado 50 57 .467 18.5 Saturday’s games LA Dodgers 9, Washington 3 Arizona 9, Miami 2 Atlanta 15, Philadelphia 7 Milwaukee 5, Chi. Cubs 3, 10 innings Cincinnati 3, Colorado 1 NY Mets 3, Pittsburgh 0 San Diego 5, San Francisco 1 Sunday’s games Philadelphia 9, Atlanta 4 Miami 5, Arizona 1 Cincinnati 3, Colorado 2 NY Mets 8, Pittsburgh 7 Washington 11, LA Dodgers 4 Chi. Cubs 11, Milwaukee 4 San Francisco 7, San Diego 6 Monday’s games Washington 6, Atlanta 3 Miami 11, Arizona 6 Cincinnati 11, Pittsburgh 3 Colorado 9, LA Dodgers 1 Tuesday’s games Atlanta (Teheran 5-7) at Washington (Fedde 1-1), 7:05 p.m. San Francisco (Beede 3-4) at Philadelphia (Smyly 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Musgrove 7-9) at Cincinnati (Roark 6-6), 7:10 p.m. Chi. Cubs (Darvish 3-4) at St. Louis (Wainwright 7-7), 8:15 p.m. LA Dodgers at Colorado (Freeland 2-8), 8:40 p.m. Interleague Saturday’s game Houston 8, St. Louis 2 Sunday’s game Houston 6, St. Louis 2 Monday’s game Baltimore (Hess 1-9) at San Diego (Paddack 6-5), 10:10 p.m. Tuesday’s games Baltimore at San Diego (Lamet 0-2), 3:40 p.m. Arizona (Clarke 3-3) at NY Yankees (Happ 8-5), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Odorizzi 11-5) at Miami (Gallen 1-2), 7:10 p.m. NY Mets (Syndergaard 7-5) at Chi. White Sox (Lopez 5-9), 8:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Oakland (Bassitt 7-5), 10:07 p.m.

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78. Chesson Hadley 79. Troy Merritt 80. Branden Grace 81. Michael Thompson 82. Matthew Wolff 83. Brian Stuard 84. Joaquin Niemann 85. Danny Willett 86. J.J. Spaun 87. Adam Schenk 88. J.T. Poston 89. Brian Harman 90. Sam Burns 91. Russell Knox 92. Pat Perez 93. Wyndham Clark 94. Russell Henley 95. Chris Stroud 96. Kyoung-hoon Lee 97. Talor Gooch 98. Cameron Tringale 99. Sam Ryder 100. Scott Stallings

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Money Leaders Through Monday Trn 1. Jin Young Ko 15 2. Jeongeun Lee 15 3. Sung Hyun Park 13 4. Lexi Thompson 15 5. Brooke Henderson 18 6. Minjee Lee 18 7. Sei-Young Kim 16 8. Nelly Korda 14 9. Hyo Joo Kim 12 10. Shanshan Feng 16 11. Ariya Jutanugarn 18 12. Hannah Green 13 13. Eun Hee Ji 16 14. Carlota Ciganda 17 15. Danielle Kang 15 16. So Yeon Ryu 13 17. Amy Yang 16 18. Inbee Park 12 19. Nasa Hataoka 14 20. Angel Yin 15 21. Yu Liu 19 22. Moriya Jutanugarn 18 23. Mi Hyang Lee 18 24. Celine Boutier 18 25. Azahara Munoz 17 26. Bronte Law 16 27. Ally McDonald 17 28. Jessica Korda 11 29. Brittany Altomare 17 30. Lizette Salas 17 31. Mirim Lee 15 32. Megan Khang 16 33. Thidapa Suwannapura 18 34. Jennifer Kupcho 8 35. Jenny Shin 16 36. Gaby Lopez 17 37. Lydia Ko 15 38. Annie Park 17 39. Stacy Lewis 15 40. Jing Yan 15 41. I.K. Kim 8 42. Chella Choi 16 43. Marina Alex 16 44. Charley Hull 14 45. Su-Hyun Oh 17 46. Melissa Reid 14 47. Jaye Marie Green 16 48. Kristen Gillman 16 49. Morgan Pressel 16 50. Caroline Masson 17 51. Mi Jung Hur 13 52. Wei Ling Hsu 17 53. Cydney Clanton 4 54. Katherine Kirk 18 55. Pornanong Phatlum 17 56. Alena Sharp 15 57. Anna Nordqvist 16 58. Tiffany Joh 15 59. Gerina Piller 15 60. Jodi Ewart Shadoff 13 61. In-gee Chun 16 62. Nanna Koerstz Madsen 14 63. Amy Olson 15 64. Haru Nomura 13 65. Austin Ernst 16 66. Pajaree Anannarukarn 11 67. Madelene Sagstrom 15 68. Cristie Kerr 16 69. Ryann O’Toole 17 70. Paula Creamer 14 71. Charlotte Thomas 16 72. Ashleigh Buhai 17 73. Sarah Schmelzel 17 74. Xiyu Lin 16 75. Linnea Strom 16 76. Lauren Stephenson 15 77. Georgia Hall 15 78. Jennifer Song 16 79. Jeong Eun Lee 14 80. Mariajo Uribe 17 81. Maria Fassi 7 82. Nicole Broch Larsen 13 83. Mariah Stackhouse 16 84. Lindy Duncan 19 85. Sakura Yokomine 16 86. Pavarisa Yoktuan 16 87. Sarah Kemp 10 88. Aditi Ashok 18 89. Emma Talley 18 90. Daniela Darquea 16 91. Brittany Lang 17 92. Ayako Uehara 16 93. Giulia Molinaro 9 94. Maria Torres 18 95. Pernilla Lindberg 19 96. Mina Harigae 16 97. Haeji Kang 15 98. Caroline Hedwall 8 99. Anne Van Dam 15 100. Na Yeon Choi 14

Money $1,983,822 $1,645,015 $1,336,751 $1,324,073 $1,117,758 $1,070,193 $947,948 $887,652 $882,776 $874,716 $863,364 $723,125 $716,047 $713,118 $692,109 $690,266 $686,114 $659,342 $620,377 $583,919 $558,200 $549,266 $509,961 $504,125 $501,468 $478,883 $463,100 $460,039 $447,387 $425,231 $399,804 $393,385 $387,513 $380,237 $376,911 $366,061 $326,690 $322,263 $314,163 $307,818 $306,279 $301,778 $284,494 $283,854 $282,964 $282,934 $277,550 $274,578 $270,245 $264,152 $260,941 $255,200 $254,978 $252,465 $244,858 $241,139 $233,447 $233,045 $232,461 $223,553 $210,497 $197,869 $191,139 $186,559 $181,840 $179,656 $175,626 $175,013 $172,798 $168,019 $157,822 $151,335 $143,973 $140,807 $140,240 $138,248 $137,331 $137,010 $133,740 $131,350 $126,619 $123,119 $117,338 $117,121 $117,032 $116,976 $114,353 $109,351 $108,859 $106,122 $106,084 $103,300 $101,274 $100,828 $100,054 $99,347 $98,935 $97,608 $97,027 $96,417

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PGA Money Leaders Through Monday Trn 1. Brooks Koepka 18 2. Rory McIlroy 16 3. Matt Kuchar 19 4. Gary Woodland 21 5. Xander Schauffele 18 6. Dustin Johnson 16 7. Patrick Cantlay 18 8. Jon Rahm 17 9. Justin Rose 14 10. Paul Casey 19 11. Tony Finau 22 12. Webb Simpson 17 13. Marc Leishman 18 14. Rickie Fowler 17 15. Tommy Fleetwood 15 16. Chez Reavie 24 17. Adam Scott 15 18. Shane Lowry 12 19. Francesco Molinari 13 20. Justin Thomas 17 21. Tiger Woods 10 22. Bryson DeChambeau 18 23. Kevin Kisner 22 24. Charles Howell III 23 25. Ryan Palmer 19 26. Sung-Hoon Kang 25 27. Hideki Matsuyama 20 28. Jim Furyk 19 29. Jason Day 19 30. Scott Piercy 21 31. Corey Conners 24 32. Brandt Snedeker 23 33. Sung-Jae Im 31 34. Phil Mickelson 18 35. Keith Mitchell 24 36. Lucas Glover 22 37. Kevin Na 18 38. Cheng-Tsung Pan 23 39. Andrew Putnam 21 40. J.B. Holmes 23 41. Louis Oosthuizen 16 42. Kevin Tway 23 43. Rory Sabbatini 23 44. Nate Lashley 19 45. Max Homa 23 46. Adam Hadwin 21 47. Rafael Cabrera Bello 18 48. Ian Poulter 16 49. Si Woo Kim 25 50. Billy Horschel 23 51. Jason Kokrak 20 52. Keegan Bradley 23 53. Joel Dahmen 26 54. Sergio Garcia 14 55. Jordan Spieth 20 56. Patrick Reed 21 57. Emiliano Grillo 21 58. Collin Morikawa 6 59. Ryan Moore 20 60. Graeme McDowell 18 61. Adam Long 24 62. Abraham Ancer 23 63. Kiradech Aphibarnrat 18 64. Kevin Streelman 24 65. Cameron Champ 23 66. Bubba Watson 18 67. Dylan Frittelli 21 68. Jhonattan Vegas 22 69. Danny Lee 25 70. Vaughn Taylor 24 71. Tyrrell Hatton 16 72. Cameron Smith 21 73. Byeong-Hun An 19 74. Charley Hoffman 22 75. Matt Every 15 76. Henrik Stenson 15 77. Luke List 20

BASEBALL Money $9,551,384 $7,373,708 $6,273,119 $5,615,961 $5,497,346 $5,439,066 $4,946,738 $4,102,110 $4,096,778 $4,068,651 $3,846,615 $3,812,616 $3,774,467 $3,749,710 $3,629,986 $3,584,734 $3,455,541 $3,444,878 $3,430,790 $3,172,334 $3,158,915 $3,087,442 $3,054,394 $2,945,305 $2,825,863 $2,781,948 $2,652,371 $2,627,956 $2,615,909 $2,589,954 $2,464,907 $2,449,028 $2,434,131 $2,398,411 $2,364,364 $2,276,059 $2,240,382 $2,233,824 $2,232,862 $2,106,470 $2,043,614 $2,029,025 $2,025,604 $2,011,602 $2,003,759 $1,980,922 $1,907,232 $1,868,156 $1,862,223 $1,861,820 $1,861,224 $1,852,847 $1,838,170 $1,793,027 $1,772,739 $1,763,690 $1,698,465 $1,672,904 $1,668,588 $1,650,896 $1,628,767 $1,623,950 $1,598,983 $1,588,881 $1,572,908 $1,558,014 $1,527,838 $1,527,135 $1,507,660 $1,499,204 $1,497,230 $1,484,655 $1,462,983 $1,451,928 $1,413,148 $1,397,370 $1,374,480

American League Baltimore Orioles - Optioned RHP Evan Phillips to Norfolk (IL). Recalled RHP David Hess from Norfolk (IL). Chicago White Sox - Optioned RHP Dylan Covey to Charlotte (IL). Oakland Athletics - Activated RHP Jharel Cotton from the 60-day IL, optioned him to Las Vegas (PCL). Designated RHP Brian Schlitter for assignment. Seattle Mariners - Acquired SS Daniel Castro from the Los Angeles Dodgers for 2B Kristopher Negron. National League Atlanta Braves - Sent RHP Jacob Webb on a rehab assignment to GCL Braves (GCL). Los Angeles Dodgers - Acquired 2B Kristopher Negron from the Seattle Mariners for SS Daniel Castro. Optioned RHP Jaime Schultz to Oklahoma City (PCL). Placed 2B Enrique Hernandez on the 10-day IL. Recalled RHP Josh Sborz from Oklahoma City (PCL). Milwaukee Brewers - Acquired RHP Jordan Lyles from the Pittsburgh Pirates for RP Cody Ponce. Designated RHP Marcos Diplan for assignment. Sent LHP Brent Suter on a rehab assignment to AZL Brewers (AZL). Philadelphia Phillies - Acquired LHP Jason Vargas from the New York Mets for C Austin Bossart. Designated RHP Yacksel Rios for assignment. Washington Nationals - Placed RHP Max Scherzer on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 26. Recalled RHP Erick Fedde from Harrisburg (EL).

FOOTBALL National Football League Arizona Cardinals - Cut DT Robert Nkemdiche. Buffalo Bills - Signed TE Kyle Carter. Waived LB Juwan Foggie. Cincinnati Bengals - Activated LB Noah Dawkins from the non-football injury list. Cleveland Browns - Placed C Lo Falemaka on IR from waivers. Houston Texans - Activated DB Justin Reid from the non-football injury list. Indianapolis Colts - Signed RB Keith Ford. Waived RB Aca’Cedric Ware. Kansas City Chiefs - Activated DB Armani Watts from the non-football injury list. Los Angeles Chargers - Placed WR Dylan Cantrell and WR Fred Trevillion on IR from waivers. Miami Dolphins - Fired offensive line coach Pat Flaherty. Promoted analyst Dave DeGuglielmo to offensive line coach. Minnesota Vikings - Activated WR Brandon Zylstra from the physically unable to perform list. New England Patriots - Announced G J.J. Dielman has retired. New Orleans Saints - Cut WR Cameron Meredith. Signed G Patrick Omameh. Waived NT Kenny Bigelow Jr.. Oakland Raiders - Cut RB Chris Warren III. Philadelphia Eagles - Cut NT Anthony Rush. Named Catherine Raiche football operations and player personnel coordinator. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Activated LB Jack Cichy from the physically unable to perform list. Cut DB Jalen Allison and WR Xavier Ubosi. Placed TE Troy Niklas on IR. Signed QB Vincent Testaverde. NCAA Football Alabama - Announced TE Kedrick James has left the program and will transfer to Southern Methodist. Clemson - Announced RB Tavien Feaster has left the program and will transfer to South Carolina as a graduate.

Forty years later, the death of Thurman Munson is shocking Steven Marcus Newsday

NEW YORK — Forty years ago, on Aug. 2, 1979, an aircraft bearing the numbers NY15 crashed short of the runway at Akron-Canton Airport, about 50 miles south of Cleveland. The pilot, Yankees captain Thurman Munson, could not be freed before the Cessna twin-engine turbojet burst into flames. The news of the 32-year-old All-Star catcher’s death stunned the baseball world and shattered his teammates. “When Thurman got killed, you know, we just lost all — the whole season was just kind of lost,” third baseman Graig Nettles said in a 1981 deposition related to the wrongful death suit filed by Munson’s widow, Diana. “I knew that those men would never be the same,” Diana Munson said last week from the Canton, Ohio, home that she and Thurman shared, not far from the site of the fiery crash. Every Yankees fan can recall where they were when the news of Munson’s death broke on that early summer evening. But imagine being a teammate. “I was in the backyard with my kids and my wife,” Lou Piniella, 75, said from Tampa. “We got a call from Mr. (George) Steinbrenner. He was almost hysterical. I don’t know what he was talking about initially. Finally, he told me that Thurman had had an accident and died in his airplane.” ——— The Yankees had an off day after a series in Chicago and Munson was practicing landings and takeoffs in the $1.25 million Cessna Citation he purchased three weeks earlier. At 4:02 p.m., the plane sunk too low, clipped a tree and fell short of the runway, hit a tree stump and burst into flames, according to reports. The National Transportation and Safety Board determined that pilot error was responsible for the crash, citing lack of airspeed in the attempted landing and Munson’s failure to fasten his seat belt. “It was the most horrific news I’ve ever received,” Hall of Fame pitcher Rich “Goose” Gossage, 68, said last week from Colorado Springs. “We had just gotten back from a weekend with Thurman busting my chops for not going flying with him because he had his plane out in Seattle when we were playing the Mariners.” Shortstop Bucky Dent had just finished dining at a restaurant in the Twin Towers. “I came down and a parking attendant recognized me,” said Dent, 67, who lives in Lake Worth, Florida. “He said it’s a shame what happened to Thurman Munson. I said, ‘What are you talking about?’ He said he got killed in a plane crash. It buckled my knees. I just sat down on the hood of my car and I just started crying.” Gossage said he received a call from Steinbrenner. “I shrieked,” he said. “It didn’t

hit me until I walked back into the clubhouse. At Yankee Stadium, the first place I looked was Thurman’s locker. It was cleaned out. His catching gear was hanging up. There was a big spread of flowers in the front of it. His shin guards, his chest protector, his mask, his catcher’s glove. That’s when it hit me. There isn’t a day goes by that I don’t think of him.” Munson had been named team captain in 1976, the first Yankee to have that honor since Lou Gehrig was chosen in 1935. Munson was the AL Rookie of the Year in 1970 and MVP in 1976. In the postseason, he hit .357 with three home runs and 22 RBIs. He averaged .292 in 11 seasons with the Yankees and won three Gold Gloves but is not enshrined in Cooperstown. “He didn’t get a chance to finish his legacy,” Gossage said. “That guy deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.” Munson, a licensed pilot since March 7, 1978, saw flying as a way to spend as much time as he could with his family during the season, Diana Munson said. She said they tried living in New York, but Thurman longed for the relative solitude of his home in Canton and would fly home whenever possible. “It put a great deal of strain on me,” she said of her husband’s flying. “It was unnerving to know that he was up in the air.” That was heightened when Munson transitioned from flying propeller planes to the jet. “I was worried that he didn’t have enough hours or wasn’t as qualified as I wanted him to be,” Diana Munson said of her husband’s training, which took place from July 7-16, 1979, according to a document obtained by former Old Bethpage resident Allan Blutstein, an attorney in Washington, D.C., who specializes in uncovering documents under the Freedom of Information Act. The documents

were obtained in conjunction with the wrongful death suit. The suit was settled out of court for an unspecified sum. Munson’s ex-teammates, some of whom flew with him on occasion, also were concerned about him flying. “Bobby Murcer and I spent two or three hours, maybe longer, trying to talk him out of it, saying put the damn thing up for sale on Saturday evening” five days before the crash, Piniella said. “And then we had the ballgame Sunday. He flew home, we came back to New York and that was the last time we saw Thurman. My first reaction was that I was really mad at Thurman. Angry, but heartbroken.” Diana Munson added, “I don’t think it was unfounded. Obviously. It was something that most of us tried to talk him out of.” Munson was the only fatality in the crash. Co-pilot David Hall, Munson’s flight instructor when he started with props, and Jerry Anderson, Munson’s friend, recovered from their injuries. The coroner’s report said Munson’s neck had been broken and he was paralyzed, but the cause of death was asphyxiation from carbon monoxide in the fuselage. Hall testified in a 1980 deposition that as Munson lay motionless after the crash, he asked if he and Anderson were OK. Hall said in his deposition that Munson’s last words were “Help me, Dave.” The two men could not free Munson and fled as smoke and flames entered the cockpit. Hall refused comment and Anderson did not respond to an email. Diana Munson said she visited the two survivors in the hospital. “I just wanted to reassure them that I didn’t blame them for not getting him out,” she said. “I’ve never been real clear, but at this point, it doesn’t

matter. The fact that he was gone was what I had to deal with. Raise three children on my own. The circumstances didn’t matter as much as the fact that he was gone.” The couple’s son, Michael, then 4, had a question for his mother. “He said if Daddy was so strong, how come he didn’t get out of the plane?” she said. “To this day, those things are very difficult to deal with.” The Yankees attended the funeral in Canton on Aug. 6 and played at Yankee Stadium that night. Murcer, who eulogized Munson earlier, got the gamewinning hit against the Orioles. “I can’t comprehend that even to this day, 55,000 people crying,” Gossage said. “You could hear people weeping uncontrollably behind us when we were standing in front of the dugout.” Reggie Jackson, who had a tumultuous relationship with Munson early in Jackson’s career with the Yankees, cried as he stood in rightfield at the beginning of the game. “Reggie took it as hard as anyone,” Diana Munson said. “There were rough times. There were times when they didn’t speak, people say things, things happen, but people move on.” That is what Diana Munson and her family have tried to do. Mrs. Munson keynotes the annual Thurman Munson dinner in Manhattan that has raised more than $18 million for the Association for the Help for Retarded Children. “He was tough and gritty and hardcore,” she said. “Yet he was gentle and tender and kind and loving with his family. I think New Yorkers, in particular, got him, loved and respected him, and I think that’s why we’re still talking about him 40 years later.”

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and righthander Luis Gil, who is at Low-A Charleston, are among those headlining a large group of touted talent in the lower levels. Clint Frazier, though his fielding issues have been among the factors doing significant damage to his trade value this season, still could be included in a package.

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Hudson’s Deja Beauford looks to throw an outlet pass during Monday’s Columbia-Greene Summer Basketball League game against Red Hook.

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8-0, Red Hook 5-2, Saugerties White 5-2, Hunter-Tannersville 4-3, Chatham 4-4, Catskill 3-5, Saugerties Blue 2-5, Germantown 2-5, Greenville 0-7.

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Hudson’s Katie Jepsen drives to the basket during Monday’s Columbia-Greene Summer Basketball League game against Red Hook.

Marcus Stroman arrives as Jason Vargas departs in Mets shuffle Kevin Armstrong The New York Times News Service

NEW YORK — When the New York Mets acquired AllStar pitcher Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, he knew two things about his new team’s rotation. First, he was joining a staff anchored by Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom and flamethrower Noah Syndergaard. Second, Stroman was aware of the likelihood that the rotation could look very different before he ever pitched for the Mets. “Depending on what happens this deadline,” he said during a conference call with reporters Monday afternoon. It turned out to be a prescient comment. Within hours of the call, Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen had made his second move of the week, shipping right-hander Jason Vargas to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash and Austin Bossart, a catching prospect. It was an active afternoon for a team that swept the Pirates over the weekend to keep themselves within six games of the second wild-card spot, and a reminder that the Mets would continue to act as sellers until Wednesday at 4 p.m., when the trade deadline passes. For Vargas, it was the end of a nearly two-season stint with the Mets that included highs like his pitching a shutout this

year, as well as some pointed lows, like his threatening to knock out a reporter in the Wrigley Field clubhouse. His tenure in Queens concluded with him holding a 4.01 ERA this season, which ranked second among the team’s starters. For Stroman, a Long Island native, it meant starting over by coming home to New York after seven seasons in the Blue Jays organization. “I think there’s so many guys in the rotation that can shut down any team at some point,” Stroman said of his new team. “And I feel like I’m capable of doing the same.” Stroman’s tenure in Toronto did not end without a dose of surprise and drama. While he knew the Blue Jays were preparing to trade him, it was widely expected that he would end up with a team squarely in playoff contention. Instead, he ended up with the Mets, at fourth place in the National League East. He admitted Monday the move “definitely shocked” him and that there had been a bit of commotion after the Blue Jays’ loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, when he was informed of the trade. While several news reports described it as Stroman reacting angrily to being sent to the Mets, he only said he was explaining his opinion of the process to coaches and club officials in an exit interview.

In advance of the 2015 deadline, Cashman publicly declared prospects Luis Severino, Greg Bird and Aaron Judge as “untouchable” when it came to trades, a word he has not used since. “I wouldn’t think anyone’s untouchable,” Cashman said Friday at Fenway Park. “I’d say some are more realistic than others.” Opposing team executives have no doubt Cashman will swing at least one deal, and perhaps two, before Wednesday’s deadline. The

who, naturally, is the mystery. The organization has been extensively scouting the starter and reliever market for nearly a month, with Stroman, Arizona’s Robbie Ray, San Francisco’s Madison Bumgarner, Texas’ Mike Minor and Cincinnati’s Tanner Roark among the starters they’ve targeted. But the Giants and Indians’ surge the last three weeks makes it less likely Bumgarner and Bauer will be dealt and with Stroman off the board, all of

it contributes to making an already limited market that much more limited. “We’ve entered this process and the deadline with pretty good feel of what we’d like to do, what we’re willing to pay for it and also having the built in discipline of walking away if we don’t find the right matches under those circumstances,” Cashman said. “And that’s regardless of what’s happened the last week.”

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The Yankees are still on top, but the Red Sox are surging James Wagner The New York Times News Service

BOSTON — On Monday morning, the New York Yankees woke up with the biggest division lead in the American League, at 8 1/2 games, over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees had just salvaged a 9-6 victory the night before in an otherwise-lopsided four-game series against their surging rival, the Boston Red Sox, who trailed the Rays by half a game. But over the weekend, the Red Sox and Yankees didn’t feel all that far apart. Consider this: The 59-48 Red Sox are averaging 5.85 runs per game, the best in the major leagues entering Monday’s games, and had a team earned run average of 4.66, good for 19th. The 67-38 Yankees, on the other hand, are averaging 5.81 runs per games, the secondbest mark in baseball, with a team ERA of 4.39, which ranked 15th. So while the Yankees maintain a firm lead in the standings, in at least two other important areas the differences between the teams was measured in fractions of runs. “It’s just been cutthroat every game,” Yankees first baseman Luke Voit said. “I feel like every time we score, they score, and vice versa. It doesn’t matter who’s pitching, our best guy, their best guy, a long reliever, their best starter.” While so much attention was paid to the Red Sox’s pitching struggles this season, it was the Yankees’ historically rough week on the mound that once again brought to the forefront a weakness that has concerned the team’s decisionmakers throughout the summer. The trade deadline, 4 p.m. on Wednesday, comes at an opportune time. “We’ve entered this process at the deadline with a pretty good feel of what we’d like to do, what we’re willing to pay for it and the built-in discipline of walking away if we don’t find the right matches under those circumstances,” Brian Cashman, the Yankees’ longtime general manager, said Friday afternoon, before two more rough pitching performances by his team. “That’s regardless of what’s happened in the last week.” This week, the Red Sox will get a shot at their direct division competition, the Rays, while the Yankees will host the Arizona Diamondbacks. Eight more regular-season games remain between the Yankees and Red Sox, including four this weekend in New York. The Rays began fading in June, and the recent loss of their ace Blake Snell, the 2018 AL Cy Young Award winner, to elbow surgery was a substantial blow. In recent weeks, it has felt like the division race could come down to the Yankees holding off the Red Sox

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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman (44) is congratulated by catcher Christian Vazquez (7) after defeating the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on Saturday.

instead. “We know they’re a great club and capable of this kind of weekend when you’re not playing at your best,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of the Red Sox after his team’s 9-5 loss on Saturday night, which took the Yankees’ record against Boston to 8-4 this season. Regardless of records, Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton noted that the difference in any given game has been the ability to play fundamentally sound baseball. At times, though, it has felt like the winner would be whichever high-scoring offense outlasts the other. “If you want to be a World Series team, you’ve got to consistently do the little things,” Britton said. “And that’s what they did last year. That’s all facets of the game: not walking guys, getting ahead, making good pitches all the way through, moving guys over, playing good defense, not giving up extra outs. “That’s the separator between us and them on a given night, and the team that consistently does that is going to be the team that season serieswise is the winner.” The Yankees hold the most decided edge over the Red Sox in the bullpen, even without the injured fourtime All-Star Dellin Betances, thanks to relief pitchers like Aroldis Chapman, Adam Ottavino, Tommy Kahnle and Britton. But the unit has sputtered more in recent weeks, perhaps a domino effect from the rotation’s regular inability to pitch deep into games. As a result, the Yankees have also been scouring the relief market, where there are more options available. They recognize the importance of a dominant bullpen come

October and hope Betances will have returned from his shoulder and latissimus dorsi injuries by then. While the postseason is still more than two months away, the lack of an ace has been apparent for the Yankees. Luis Severino, the team’s best starting pitcher, hasn’t thrown a pitch all season because of a rotator cuff injury and a puzzling lat strain. (He recently resumed throwing and is racing against the calendar to build up his workload to return as a starting pitcher. If not, he might be an option in the bullpen.) Domingo German has pitched like the Yankees’ best option for an ace, particularly on Sunday. He allowed three runs and struck out nine batters over 5 1/3 innings to improve to 13-2 on the season. He was the first Yankees starting pitcher since July 20 to complete five innings and the only one with an adjusted ERA above league average. The Red Sox have four such starters. “I felt like it was my responsibility to go out there and put a stop” to the losses, German said. The Yankees’ biggest offseason acquisition for the rotation, James Paxton, has the talent to pitch like an ace despite past questions about his durability, and he has struggled to the tune of a 4.72 ERA this season and dealt with a knee injury. Masahiro Tanaka (4.79 ERA) and J.A. Happ (5.23 ERA) have remained healthy but haven’t been consistent on the mound. The Yankees knew CC Sabathia (4.78 ERA) would need to manage his chronically balky right knee and, on Sunday, it landed him on the injured list for the third time this season. The lack of a front-line starting pitcher has very

likely guided the Yankees’ interest in San Francisco’s Madison Bumgarner (3.66 ERA), one of the greatest postseason pitchers in history, and Cleveland’s Trevor Bauer (3.79 ERA), who entered Monday with the most innings in the major leagues but questions about his behavior. But both of those teams are suddenly in the thick of the playoff race after recent surges, which has complicated the Yankees’ search for rotation help. The Yankees’ situation could have been quite different if they had been able to acquire some of the top available starting pitchers in recent seasons, such as Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Patrick Corbin — some of whom they pursued unsuccessfully. The Red Sox, on the other hand, have two standout starters capable of leading the rotation in a push for the playoffs. David Price, a 2018 World Series hero, leads the Red Sox rotation with a 3.66 ERA. Despite his six-run outing against the Yankees on Sunday, Chris Sale (4.26 ERA) rebounded from a rough start to the season and has been one of the most talented pitchers in baseball for years. The team’s overall surge has coincided with modest improvements in pitching and lots of runs from the lineup. The recent trade for starting pitcher Andrew Cashner may provide enough of a stabilizing force to allow their powerful offense to carry the team. Asked if his team still needed reinforcements, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters on Sunday night, “Every team does.” When they meet again, the Yankees and Red Sox could be slightly different teams. The race, however, is still on.

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‘Ideal man’ refuses to free himself for second marriage I spent the past 11 years in an emotionally and physically abusive on-again, off-again relationship. I finally got out and am very proud of myself for doing it. I am now deeply in love with an amazing new man. He is everything I prayed for — the whole deal. There is only one problem: He’s marDEAR ABBY ried. I knew he was married, but, Abby, the marriage was phony. The girl used him to become a legal U.S. citizen. She’s now back in her home country, apparently “married” and has a family with someone else, but my boyfriend is still married to her. I don’t know the whole legalities, but he still isn’t filing for divorce. I have been with him for almost three years now, and I’m tired of wasting my time. He keeps telling me how “full of myself” I am, and/or that I have nothing to worry about. But I’m not getting any younger, and this man IS truly my ideal man. I have tried giving him ultimatums, but we get into arguments that last for hours, and we end up in circles all over again. Help! Anxious In Arizona

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If the life you want includes marriage and children, by now you should realize your “ideal man” is not prepared to give you what you need. He’s using the “phony” marriage to avoid making a commitment to you, and talking circles around you (filibustering!) so he can maintain the status quo. I’m pretty sure you already know what you have to do, as painful as it may be in the short

term. Do it now so you won’t be writing me in another three years with the same problem. I’m having a strong disagreement with my sister regarding responsibility for finding child care. My wife and I have to go away for a couple of days, and we need someone to watch one of our children for a Friday and Saturday night. I’m taking my older daughter to a travel tournament, and my wife had a previously planned trip out of town that same weekend. I asked my sister to stay with our other daughter and our dogs in our home because I thought it would be nice for them to spend some time together. She vehemently rebuffed me because “it’s the mother’s responsibility to find someone.” I have never heard of such a thing. I felt like I was transported back to the 1950s. To me, family is family. Why would it matter if my family came and watched my child as opposed to my wife’s family? We are not talking right now because of this issue. I think it was rude and just plain archaic. Back In Time Family is indeed family. Could your sister have been offended that your wife didn’t call and ask for that favor? Or does she dislike your wife for some reason? She was not obligated to agree to baby-sit your child, but for the reason you stated, it would have been nice and an opportunity to bond with the girl. From now on, leave your sister out of the baby-sitting equation, unless she volunteers.

Low LDL with statin doesn’t increase hemorrhagic stroke risk I’m an 82-year-old man, taking 10 mg of atorvastatin daily. My HDL is 85, and my LDL is 46. I recently read that people with low LDL cholesterol levels might have increased risk for hemorrhagic stroke, like a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. Should I be concerned? Only about 13% of strokes are hemorrhagic. TO YOUR It is true that people with natGOOD HEALTH urally low cholesterol levels are at higher risk for hemorrhagic stroke. However, the preponderance of the evidence shows that treatment with a statin, such as the atorvastatin (Lipitor) you are taking, does not significantly increase risk of hemorrhagic stroke. A 2012 review of 31 studies showed an increase in hemorrhagic stroke rate of 8%, but the result could have been due to chance. In fact, statins reduced the overall stroke risk by about 16%, and overall death rate by 8%. People at high risk for heart attack are often treated with high doses of statin, frequently with a goal of less than 70. A very low LDL (less than 70) has been shown to decrease the risk of future heart attacks in people with known heart disease more than LDL levels that are less extreme (lower than 100). Even if there is a small increase risk in hemorrhagic stroke rate from taking a statin like atorvastatin, the reduction in the rates of overall stroke, heart attack and death make statins appropriate for those at high risk for heart disease. Age 82, by itself, is not a reason to withhold

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statins, but it is certainly worthwhile to review medication use in older people to determine which medicines are still appropriate. My wife is a healthy, petite 64-year-old female. She has been terrified of having a colonoscopy for years because of the prep. Last July, our primary physician convinced her to do the Cologuard stool test at home. Unfortunately, the result was positive, described as “Possible presence of colorectal cancer [CRC] or advanced adenoma [pre-cancer].” A colonoscopy was recommended. My wife has tried to do this colonoscopy three times and has failed. She is overwhelmed by the prep in several variations and has trouble drinking a lot of liquids in general. What percentage of people who receive positive Cologuard results get cancer? Among people with a positive Cologuard test, about 4% will have colon cancer; 20% will have advanced precancerous lesions (which can turn into cancer relatively quickly); 31% will have nonadvanced adenomas (which can still develop into cancer, but not quickly); and 45% will have normal colonoscopies. She should absolutely have the colonoscopy, since her risk is far higher than an average person. There are preparation options with much less fluid, and her doctor might also consider medication to help the nausea.

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Horoscope By Stella Wilder Born today, you don’t always seem to be the most charismatic or influential of people, and yet you can be both when circumstances demand it of you. The truth is you like your privacy, and when you are by yourself or with close friends, you don’t feel the need to “advertise” yourself in any way or show off any particular aspect of your nature or personality. Because you are likely to choose a line of work that brings you into the public eye at least now and then, you will have plenty of opportunities to step up and win the attention and loyalty of those around you. You are idealistic to be sure, but you are also a realist, and you never fool yourself into thinking that things are anything but what they are. This doesn’t mean, however, that you cannot envision a world in which things are universally better! Indeed, you spend a great deal of your time conjuring up a better world for yourself and all those around you. Also born on this date are: J.K. Rowling, author; Wesley Snipes, actor; Zac Brown, singer; Ted Cassidy, actor; Richard Griffiths, actor; Michael Biehn, actor; Geraldine Chaplin, actress. 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. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Why not start on a note of high drama and expectation? You can do something that attracts quite a crowd -- literally or figuratively. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may encounter certain difficulties that require you to take a refresher course about something you thought you knew quite well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Lessons are learned in the right order today, and you’ll be able to make up your mind about something as a result. Don’t overcomplicate matters. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone close to you is able to keep things in his or her head much more efficiently than you. This is someone you can lean on! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Before heading off on a new adventure, you’ll want to be sure that you’ve tied up loose ends and that you’re leaving no messes to clean up. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can keep others in a fine mood, even as they delve into things that might not warrant smiles or laughter. Maintain a positive outlook! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The little things make a big difference when you add them up -- so you’ll want to be sure to tackle everything that arises, even the minute. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone you know may offer only criticism today, and that’s not how to maintain enthusiasm about a project. Steer clear if you can. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have more options available to you today than you had supposed, but you won’t be able to put all of them in motion. You must choose! TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You aren’t in the mood to attract attention today, but what you do is sure to cause something of a stir. Can you ignore this and move on? GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The answers to your questions may be unclear today -- and perhaps for the next few days. Be patient, and all will be revealed, surely. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can exert a positive influence on someone who has been down in the dumps lately. Take care that you don’t take on the mantle of a bad mood. COPYRIGHT 2019 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.

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Each answer begins with “Little.” (e.g., Who “sat in a corner”? Answer: Little Jack Horner.) Freshman level 1. The best known work of author Louisa May Alcott. 2. She was threatened by the Big Bad Wolf. 3. What sporting group originated in Williamsport, Pennsylvania? Graduate level 4. The capital city of Arkansas. 5. Name by which the constellation Ursa Minor is also known. 6. One of Robin Hood’s friends. PH.D. level 7. His first big hit was “Tutti Frutti.” 8. TV series that starred Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert. 9. Kitty Kallen had a No.1 hit with this song in 1954.

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

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SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. “Little Women.” 2. Little Red Riding Hood. 3. Little League Baseball. 4. Little Rock. 5. Little Bear. 6. Little John. 7. Little Richard. 8. “Little House on the Prairie.” 9. “Little Things Mean a Lot.” 18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?

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Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1 Highly selfsatisfied 5 Snakelike fishes 9 Bounce back 13 Pinot noir & Riesling 15 Bona fide 16 __ off; display 17 Walk leisurely 18 Cutback 20 Eskimo __; ice cream treat 21 Siesta hour 23 Ulysses & Amy 24 Role player 26 Gangster’s gun 27 Self-esteem 29 Least bananas 32 Enraged 33 Irish poet 35 Tack 37 Captures 38 Circular 39 Tibia or vomer 40 Sick 41 Hits hard 42 Sizable 43 Made watertight 45 Inclined 46 Pistol 47 Paper money 48 Elsewhere 51 “__ Lazy River” 52 Skillet 55 Moseyed 58 Stop 60 Sword handle 61 __ up on; study about 62 Long tales 63 BPOE folks 64 Lively 65 Circus enclosure DOWN 1 Trade 2 Rogers or Kennedy 3 Intolerable 4 Vaseline, e.g. 5 Boo-boo 6 Wide shoe width

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7 Youth 8 Lazy person 9 Holdings 10 Boxer’s target 11 Owl’s call 12 Possesses 14 __ out of court; avoid a trial 19 Huge hoisting machine 22 Misery 25 Lions & lynxes 27 Skirt style 28 Some grad exams 29 “My Three __” of old TV 30 Where trades are analyzed 31 Slight staining 33 Fungal growth 34 Not at home 36 “All You __ Is Love”; Beatles hit 38 Goes in again 39 On the __; alert

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41 Lacking tact 42 Colorful fragrant flowers 44 Secret __; spies 45 Waiter’s hope 47 Chum 48 Arthur with a racket

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APULLUM FARMING LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/03/2019. Office loc: Greene County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 5824 80th Street, Middle Village, NY 11379. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ASHLAND SETTLEMENT HOLDING, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/28/19. Office: Greene 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, 1108 Van Buren Place, Baldwin, NY 11510. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. City of Hudson Issues Request for Proposal for its DRI BRIDGE District Connectivity Improvement Project The City of Hudson is seeking the services of qualified professionals to design and implement streetscape improvements within the City's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) BRIDGE District. The City of Hudson has identified a series of streetscape and multimodal improvements to be approached with design excellence that will address pedestrian safety, enhance multimodal transportation, and improve connectivity to adjacent neighborhoods and the City's Downtown. This DRI project is funded by the NYS Department of State (NYSDOS). The City would like to more fully develop these concepts, select priority improvements based on public input/stakeholder feedback and advance key components through construction based on this input and the project budget, working with the City's DRI Committee and Grant Management Consultant. In 2017, Hudson was selected by New York State's Capital Region Regional Economic Development Council (CREDC) as one of the ten DRI Round Two communities. The City and its local partners were awarded $10 million in state funding to revitalize the designated BRIDGE District (Build-Renew-InventDevelop-Grow-Empower) located west of the City's Downtown with Second Street forming the eastern boundary, the Hudson River to the west, South Bay wetlands to the south and Dock Street to the north.. The overall plan should improve safety, provide enhanced connectivity to downtown and complementary DRI related investments. An optional pre-submission site tour will be scheduled for August 13, 2019, pre-registration is required to ensure seating space available for the driving tour. Following the submission deadline of August 27, 2019, select firms may be invited for interviews. RFP documents are below. For further information contact the Office of the Mayor, 518.828.7217. Columbia Street Management, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/7/2019. Cty: Columbia. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 876 Columbia Street, Hudson, NY 10018. General Purpose. DGA RENTALS AND SOUND SOLUTIONS LLC Articles of Org.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Greene County Legislature will meet in the Legislative Board Room at the County Office Building, 411 Main Street, 4th Floor, Catskill, New York, at 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing on the 2019-2020 Operating Budget of the Columbia-Greene Community College. FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that copies of said Budget are available at the Office of the Clerk of said County Legislature at the County Office Building, 411 Main Street, 4th Floor, Suite 408, Catskill, New York, where they may be inspected and procured by any interested person during regular business hours. BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY GREENE L E G I S L AT U R E . TAMMY L. SCIAVILLO Acting Clerk Greene County Legislature

TO: TOWN OF GHENT NEIGHBORS FROM: TOWN OF GHENT PLANNING BOARD Notice of Formation of DATE: July 29, 2019 RRBB LLC. Arts of RE: NOTICE OF PUBOrg. filed with NY Secy LIC HEARING of State (SSNY) on 4/3/19. Office location: NOTICE IS HEREBY Columbia County. GIVEN that Town of SSNY is designated as Ghent Planning Board agent of LLC upon will hold public hearing whom process against on the following appliit may be served. cation on Wednesday, SSNY shall mail pro- August 7th, 2019, becess to: 17 Fairview ginning at 7:00 o'clock Ave, Chatham, NY at the Ghent Town Hall 12037. Purpose: any located at 2306 State Route 66, Ghent, NY: lawful activity. Patrick Jehanno, Tax ID # 82.-1-48; Located The name of the LLC is at 47 Old Post Rd., Glam Restaurant Ghent, NY 12075, apGroup, LLC. Articles plication for Site Plan of Organization filed Review to add an addiwith Secretary of State tion to an existing resof New York (SSNY) on taurant and renovate. May 16, 2019. New OMI International, Tax York office location: ID # 74.-1-24.122; Lo1774 Route 9 #1, cated at 1405 CR 22, Town of Clermont, Ghent, NY 12075, apCounty of Columbia plication for Special and the State of New Use Permit for an adYork. SSNY has been ditional visitor center. designated as agent of All those interested LLC upon whom pro- parties will have an opcess against it may be portunity at this time to served. The post of- be heard in connection fice address to which with said application. the SSNY shall mail a Geoffrey French, Plancopy of any process ning Board Chair against the LLC served upon him/her is: Glam Restaurant Group, TINE VOGUE COMLLC LLC; P.O. Box 468, MUNICATIONS Germantown, New Articles of Org. filed York 12526. Pur- NY Sec. of State pose/Character of (SSNY) 6/18/19. Office business: Any lawful in Columbia Co. SSNY business purpose per- design. Agent of LLC mitted under the New upon whom process York Limited Liability may be served. SSNY Company Law. This shall mail copy of pronotification is made cess to The LLC 211 E pursuant to Section 31st ST Apt 2A New 206 of the Limited York, NY 10016. PurLiability Company pose: Any lawful activity. Law.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF GREENE TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2015-6, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, V. ANN V. STANCARONE, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 22, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Greene, wherein TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2015-6, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE is the Plaintiff and ANN V. STANCARONE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the GREENE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 320 MAIN STREET, CATSKILL, NY 12414, on September 04, 2019 at 9:00AM, premises known as 601 CAIRO JUNCTION ROAD, CATSKILL, NY 12414: Section 136.00, Block 5, Lot 7: PARCEL I ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL AND LOT OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF CATSKILL, GREENE COUNTY, NEW YORK PARCEL II ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL AND LOT OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF CATSKILL, GREENE COUNTY, NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 17-0864. Aaron A. Louridas, Esq. Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. The Village of Catskill Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will be holding a special meeting Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 3:00 pm. The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss personnel. The board will go immediately into Executive Session and no action will be taken at this time. The meeting will be held at 32 Bronson Street, Catskill, NY. by Order of Board of Commissioners, Catskill Housing Authority" NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: GREENE COUNTY. JOHN SHLONSKY, Pltf. vs. KYLE OWEN BYRNE A/K/A KYLE BYRNE, et al, Defts. Index #18-0222. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Dec. 12, 2018, I will sell at public auc-

tion at the Greene County Courthouse, 320 Main St., Catskill, NY on August 28, 2019 at 9:15 a.m. prem. k/a 100 Windy Ridge Road, Elka Park a/k/a Hunter, NY, North Lake Road, Hunter, NY and 1957 Route 296, Hunter, NY a/k/a Section 182, Block 3 and Lot 19.2, Section 167, Block 2 and Lot 7.21 and Section 147.00, Block 2 and Lot 2. Parcel I - Beginning at a point marked by a stake driven into the ground on the East side of the State Highway running between the Village of Hunter and Hensonville, said point beginning being 23.4 ft. NW from a telephone pole market NYT Co. No. 542 and being nearly opposite of a farm house belonging to one Benson; Thence NE, 747.45 ft. to a point marked by an iron pipe driven into the ground with stones piled around it; Thence NW, 421.1 ft. to a point marked by a stake driven into the ground with stones piled around, and then continued NW, 39 ft. to the center of the aforesaid main State Highway; Thence along the center of the highway in a Southerly direction about 747.5 ft. to a point in the center of the Highway; Thence SE, 21 ft. and passing through a small telephone pole on the East edge of the Highway to the point and place of Beginning. Parcel II All that certain parcel of land described as "Lot 1," containing 13.346 acres of land, as depicted upon that certain Survey Map by Vanucchi Associates, dated April 30, 2006, entitled "Survey for Dale O'Bryon (Two Lot Subdivision)", which

map was filed in the Greene County Clerk's Office on January 7, 2009, in EASI-J, as Map No. 2009-1. Parcel III - Beginning at a point marked by a stone on end in a wall line marking the Northwest corner of lands of James W. and Helen R. Rose and being in the East bounds of a 50 ft. right of way; Running thence along East bounds of said right of way, NE, 412.37 ft. to a point therein; Thence along the lands of Brian and Lynn Byrne SE, 226.66 ft. to a point marking Southwest corner of land of Richard W. and Frances E. Palmer; Thence along other lands of said Bryne, SW, 422.72 ft. to a point in a stonewall marking the North bounds of land of said Rose; Thence along said wall, the following 2 courses and distances: North 130.83 ft. and NW, 95.96 ft. to the point or place of Beginning. Containing 2,164 acres of land. Approx. amt. of judgment is $249,342.32 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MAX ZACKER, Referee. CERTILMAN, BALIN, ADLER & HYMAN, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 100 Motor Parkway, Ste. 156, Hauppauge, NY. #97352 Touring Teachers LLC. Filed 3/14/19. Office: Greene Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 35 Elm St, Coxsackie, NY 12051. Registered Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave Ste 202, Bklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: General.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS VILLAGE OF ATHENS The Village of Athens is accepting bids for lawn mowing and landscape services in public areas within the Village. Bids must cover the period of no later than September 1, 2019 through October 30, 2019. This job is to be bid under prevailing wage guidelines and worker's compensation coverage when applicable. Additional specifications are available at the Village Clerk's Office, 2 First Street in the Village of Athens, from 9:00A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Sealed bids will be accepted at the Village Clerk's Office up until 4:00P.M. August 12, 2019. The bids will be opened at the Village Board meeting by the Mayor on August 14, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in their entirety or in part, depending on whatever is demonstrated to be the best interest of the Village. RIVERFILMS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/28/19. Office in Columbia Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 131 West 28 ST Apt 6D New York, NY 10001. Purpose: Any lawful activity. STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT : COUNTY OF COLUMBIA EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF HARLEMVILLE, NY a/k/a GERMAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SAINT EMMANUEL’S CHURCH 5811 Heritage Landing Drive, 1st Floor East Syracuse,

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Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid 300 Erie Boulevard West Syracuse, New York 13202 New York 13057 Plaintiff, Plaintiff designates Columbia County as the place of trial. SUMMONS Index No. 13902-19 The basis of venue is Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location. v. HEIRS of ELIZA STEMPEL and LETITIA A. JAMES, in her capacity as Attorney General of the State of New York The Capitol Albany, New York 12224 Defendants. TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated: Buffalo, New York January 4, 2019 GROSS SHUMAN P.C. By: Jeffrey A. Human, Esq. Katherine M. Liebner, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and P. O. Address 465 Main Street, Suite 600 Buffalo, New York 14203 Tel: (716) 854-4300 Doc #71

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intent later this fall with Arizona State, coached by 1993 Kings firstround pick Bobby Hurley, an alum of Duke, where Bagley III was a star forward. Bagley had narrowed his college choices down to Arizona, Arizona State and Cal, all of the Pac-12 Conference. The Arizona schools made sense. Bagley is a native of the state. His grandfather, Joe Caldwell, was a prolific scorer who led Arizona State to three NCAA tournaments (1962-64). Cal made sense because of proximity. The chance to play close to family was appealing. Bagley was a regular at Kings games, and Bagley III was a regular to Sheldon games and summer basketball

tournaments. Bagley will start his senior year at Sheldon next month, where the goal is to get the two-time defending CIF Open Division Northern California champions back to the state finals at Golden 1 Center. Bagley was the Beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s co-Player of the Year last season with teammate Justin Nguyen, now at UC Merced. Bagley averaged 19.9 points and 7.9 rebounds for the Huskies as a junior. Projecting Bagley beyond this season would be subjective, but we do know this: He is as good of a player and prospect that this area has experienced in decades, certainly in my 31 years at The Bee. Bagley has to be lumped into the same list of regional players who

seemed destined to the NBA as high schoolers from what we have observed since 1988 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and made it: Ryan Anderson of Oak Ridge, Matt Barnes of Del Campo, Marquese Chriss of Pleasant Grove, Jim Eakins of Encina, Rich Manning of Center, DeMarcus Nelson of Sheldon, Yogi Stewart of Kennedy and D.J. Wilson of Capital Christian. Bagley can handle the ball, shoot it, dribble, drive, distribute and dunk. He takes his craft seriously, is considered a good teammate by teammates and coaches and was a superb student last year. He is the same size as Barnes was when Barnes terrorized teams at Del Campo as a guard before heading to UCLA, only Bagley is a better shooter and passer. Bagley

is shorter than the 6-10 Anderson, who went to Cal, but is more athletic and a better rebounder. Chriss, Eakins, Manning, Stewart and Wilson each stand close to 7-feet, with Chriss and Wilson still in the NBA. Nelson was a terrific scorer and playmaker at Sheldon and Duke, but Bagley is taller and stronger. Manning is a longtime assistant coach at Sheldon. He told me last season that Bagley, â&#x20AC;&#x153;can be as great of a player as this areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever produced. He does it all and he cares.â&#x20AC;? Bagley is indeed a fun watch and follow, whose flair equals the fundamental part of his game.

ESPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Michael Irvin rants about Ezekiel Elliott Rob Tornoe The Philadelphia Inquirer

With all the attention on ESPN host Dan Le Batard last week, an unannounced absence on the radio and TV by outspoken host Stephen A. Smith went a bit under the radar. Smith returned to First Take Monday morning to once again tangle with NFL Network analyst Michael Irvin, who co-hosted Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

show in place of Max Kellerman. But it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the heated argument about the holdout of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott that caught viewersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attention â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it was the sling holding Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s injured left arm. So what happened? Smith tore his left rotator cuff Wednesday boxing during a gym workout. He underwent surgery, and spent the past few days recovering.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got a 250-pound trainer. Hitting him was like hitting a wall for crying out loud,â&#x20AC;? Smith said during a call into his ESPN Radio show last week. Smith was replaced on First Take last week by Marcus Spears and Domonique Foxworth, and on his ESPN Radio show by Will Cain and Dan Graca, but was back in Bristol, Conn., Monday to go toe-to-toe with Irvin. Not

surprisingly, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long for Irvin to get animated, standing up at one point to complain to Smith for taking the side of billionaire NFL owners and even ripping the ESPN host for cutting him off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interrupting me too much to really give you the whole pot the right way!â&#x20AC;? Irvin shouted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trust me, you will get the whole pot before this day is in.â&#x20AC;? Smith also went berserk

when Irvin compared Cleveland Browns receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry with NBA superstars and former Miami Heat teammates LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making me laugh, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making me laugh, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making me laugh,â&#x20AC;? Smith said incredulously. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you saying that Jarvis Landry is on the same level as Dwyane Wade was at

basketball at that particular moment in time? Are you doing that? What?!â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not exactly a surprise Irvin and Smith got into a shouting match within minutes of the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start. In a notable appearance on First Take last year during football season, Irvin got so worked up a production assistant had to wipe the sweat off his forehead in the middle of a rant.

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Not even a cardboard glove and a roster snub could derail Robel Garcia’s remarkable journey Phil Thompson Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO — Robel Garcia is the Cinderella story that almost didn’t happen. If his comeback story already seems far-fetched — flamed out in the minors, latched on with the Italian national team despite being a native of the Dominican Republic, made an accidental audition for the Cubs and staged a meteoric rise to the majors — consider these two things: 1. The Cubs scout who saw Garcia play for Team Italy in Arizona last fall almost decided against telling his bosses, thinking they might laugh at him. 2. Garcia wasn’t even supposed to be in Arizona in the first place. He nearly had been left behind in Italy. But more on that nearly missed connection later. First, there’s the matter of the close call with the Cubs. “His age (25 at the time) was totally against him, so I was almost at a point where I wasn’t even going to mention it,” said Cubs area scout Gabe Zappin, who was checking out the Reds’ instructional league game in Arizona against Team Italy on Oct. 4, 2018, when one of Italy’s infielders caught his attention. “I just felt like I’m going to make that phone call and (they will) be like, ‘Hey, man, this kid’s 25 years old and he’s been out of the country for five years.’ Like, ‘Why are you calling?’ “ But Garcia made a strong impression. “I mean it was within a half-hour, this kid makes a big-league play (on defense), then turns around a 97 mph fastball and hits it into the desert,” Zappin said. “I was just like, ‘How do I not say something?’ “ So he made the call. “When I came to the instructional league, I told myself this is my chance, this is my opportunity, I need to make the best of it,” Garcia said through Cubs interpreter Johnny Acevedo. Garcia, whose full name is Robel Estiwal Garcia Rodriguez, was born in Las Matas de Farfan, the birthplace of many major-leaguers, including Juan Encarnacion, Odalis Perez and former Cubs pitcher Roberto Novoa. “In Las Matas de Faran, baseball was a way of life,” Garcia said. “I would always go to the stadium with my uncle. ... He was never able to sign with a major-league team, but I was always at his hip every time we would go to the stadium.” Garcia, who had a lot of support from his dad, started playing when he was 8. His parents couldn’t afford a baseball glove, so he made his own. “Growing up there, especially around that time, it was really difficult to find spikes, to find good gloves, and it wasn’t until I was 12 that I found my first pair of spikes and my first glove,” he said. “My very first glove was actually made out of (cardboard) when I was like 7 or 8 years old.” Garcia used it to catch tennis balls — which kids used instead of baseballs. “I was actually pretty good at it,” he said about fielding with a cardboard glove. “When you’re a kid, you just learn how to stop everything, so I just figured it out.” At 14, Garcia moved to Santo Domingo to attend a baseball academy and attracted the interest of international scouts. Ramon Pena, then the Indians’ chief Latin American scout, signed Garcia at 16 in 2010. There were high hopes for Garcia in Cleveland. But over four seasons in the Indians minor-league system, it was a slow march to nowhere. Garcia struck out a lot — 30% of his 1,201 minor-league at-bats — and never made it

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Robel Garcia (16) at bat in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 14 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

above Class A. “It was kind of a slower process,” Garcia said. “I didn’t develop as a ballplayer as fast as I or the organization would have wished.” The transition overwhelms many young players from Latin American countries, said Jimmy Gonzalez, who managed Garcia with the Tennessee Smokies, the Cubs’ Double-A affiliate. “Sometimes they fail on the field because they miss their home, their parents, they feel like aliens, and they don’t understand what’s being said,” Gonzalez said. By 2014, Garcia had run out of chances with Indians brass, and the Class A Mahoning Valley Scrappers released him on March 28. “It was a very difficult time,” Garcia said. “I had just gotten released on my birthday, but it’s part of the game and I had to accept it and keep moving forward.” He moved to Verona in 2016 to be with his wife, Daniela Perez, and two children. Perez was born in the Dominican Republic but moved to Italy with her family as a baby. Garcia met her through his sister, whose husband is his wife’s brother. “There weren’t a lot of opportunities in Santo Domingo to develop my baseball skills,” Garcia said. “Secondly, my wife and my kids were in Italy. That made that decision fairly easier for me.” In June 2016, he signed with Italy’s independentleague Imola Redskins, then played for Fortitudo Bologna the next year. He helped Bologna win the 2018 Italian Baseball League championship. When current Team Italy manager Gilberto “Gibo” Gerali first saw Garcia taking batting practice with Bologna, he had no idea who Garcia was. “The ball was exploding off his bat, incredible bat speed, and I thought he must have been a new import player for them,” he said via email. He later invited Garcia to join the national team. “I had him play third base, short and at the Super 6 (tournament) in Holland, I found out he could play the outfield too,” Gerali said. “He is a smart kid and has a quality: He listens to everybody.” Garcia has dual citizenship in Italy and the Dominican Republic. When it came time to select the roster Team Italy would send to Arizona for a series of games against instructional league teams, “I chose mostly young players and Robel wasn’t among them,” Gerali said. But during a Super 6 game, one of the players destined for Arizona broke his wrist sliding into second base, and that opened the door for Garcia. “I had to play my way onto that roster,” Garcia said. “When I got here (in the U.S.) I had to have the same mindset, to keep working as hard as I have, if not harder, to get to where I am now, because of how hard I had to fight to get on that roster to get the invite

to the instructional league.” During Italy’s series in Arizona, after Zappin first spotted him, Garcia kept playing well in front of scouts. Cubs assistant director of pro scouting Andrew Bassett offered him a minor-league deal. “I was just really emotional,” Garcia said. “I could feel it all over my whole body when I saw a scout from the Cubs coming up to me and telling me that, ‘Hey, we’ve been watching you play. We’re really impressed. We want to give you this opportunity.’ I was just over the moon.” The Cubs signed him Oct. 31. Gerali hoped scouts would notice Garcia and others from his team. “To be honest, I wasn’t sure Robel’s defense was good enough, but I thought his bat would overshadow the glove,” he said. Garcia got to minor-league spring training and started raking homers and extra-base hits, the Smokies’ Gonzalez said. “The joke was he might go to Triple A. No, no, no, I’ll take him at Double A,” Gonzalez said he pleaded to Cubs brass. Garcia was assigned to Tennessee on April 1. It was clear from the day Garcia walked in the door that he had a professional’s polish about him, Gonzalez said. He sought out the team’s nutritionist and strength coach for extra advice and took on a leadership role with younger players, things prospects don’t typically do. Gonzalez threw batting practice to Garcia every day and marveled at his determination. “It’s not just one thing but a bunch of things that would make (him) better. He wasn’t saying that; that’s what he was showing. Not everyone can have that mentality. Some just want to hit.” During his first game with the Smokies on April 4, Garcia had a setback: a hamstring injury that sent him to the injured list. Gonzalez has seen players knocked off their stride when something like that happens. “His IL stint passes — Game 1, home run,” Gonzalez said of Garcia’s return April 15. In fact, Garcia hit six home runs in 78 at-bats for Tennessee and slashed .295/.391/.590. He had 23 hits in 22 games. “He’s shown plate discipline, power from both sides of the plate, multiple positions, all of those things,” Gonzalez said. Garcia said that during his time in Knoxville, he worked on laying off curves and changeups, knowing pitchers want to attack him with breaking balls. He was promoted to Triple-A Iowa on May 8 and had a slightly longer run there, racking up 50 hits (25 for extra bases) in 50 games (178 at bats). He hit 15 homers and slashed .281/.352/.596. With buzz building around Garcia, he got the call to Chicago on July 3 but arrived in Pittsburgh too late to do more

than pinch-hit and strike out against the Pirates. But in his next game on the Fourth of July, talk about fireworks. He singled, tripled and homered, going 3-for-5 and falling a double shy of the cycle. 16 people are talking about this “What is going on?” thought Zappin, who received plenty of texts from fellow scouts that day. After the game, Garcia told reporters, “I don’t have the words to describe how big it is, but it feels very good.” Garcia’s longest home run came July 22 in San Francisco, where he hit a 454-footer into McCovey Cove. Strikeouts have been an issue at every level. Garcia has 22 in his 54 major-league atbats (40.7%). Does his free swinging concern former coaches such as Gonzalez? “Not at all,” Gonzalez said. “Javy Baez did the exact same thing.” Cubs manager Joe Maddon said proof of what Garcia can become will be evident once pitchers face him a second time and have a chance to figure out his weaknesses. “It’s really tough for young players these days,” Maddon said. “Normally they have at least this break-in period where the other team doesn’t know them, but they know them from the very first minute now (because of video and analytics). “He has responded well, pretty quickly. I’m eager to watch how this continues.” Garcia has found a steady role at second base, particularly after the team optioned Addison Russell to Iowa. Garcia also can play third and short and spent a couple of games for the Cubs in left field. Gonzalez sees a future for him as a utility player. There were moments, though, that Garcia couldn’t picture himself anywhere on a major-league field. “Honestly, the process was really trying and difficult at times,” he said. “There were times when I was really down on myself, thinking, ‘Man, I’m not going to get this chance, I’m not going to get this opportunity.’ ... I just had to keep that focus and keep that attitude, and the heart that I have and the passion that I have for this game, in order to get where I am now.” And after traveling all the way to Italy just to get back to American baseball, Garcia has no plans to go anywhere else anytime soon. “It’s a really good vibe here,” he said. “The guys have been nothing but supportive.” His wife and two kids, a boy and girl both under 5, go to all of his games at Wrigley Field. But it’s his son who’s most excited, caught up in Robelmania. “When I hit my first home run, my wife recorded a video of him cheering me, saying, ‘Go Robel! Go Robel!’ So he’s loving it.”

Andrew Das The New York Times News Service

U.S. Soccer on Monday released a lengthy fact sheet detailing its financial commitment to the World Cup-winning women’s national team program, stepping squarely into the debate about equal pay only weeks before the federation and the team are scheduled to enter mediation to try to resolve the players’ federal gender discrimination lawsuit. U.S. Soccer’s president, Carlos Cordeiro, outlined the federation’s position in an open letter to the federation’s members in which he cited figures, produced in a federation analysis of 10 years of financial data, that he said showed the players on the women’s team had actually earned more from U.S. Soccer than their male counterparts over the past decade. Cordeiro also highlighted tens of millions of dollars of investment by the federation in women’s soccer, noting specifically more than $18 million in direct support for the National Women’s Soccer League, the 7-year-old professional league, and millions more in spending on youth programs. The debate about equal pay and equitable treatment of the women’s team raged long before it won an unprecedented fourth Women’s World Cup championship, beating the Netherlands this month to cap an unbeaten run through the tournament in France. Talk of pay and fairness had hovered over the tournament since its start, in part because 28 members of the American team filed suit against the federation in March, arguing that they were victims of years of “institutionalized gender discrimination” that affected not only their incomes but nearly every feature of their interactions with U.S. Soccer. The World Cup and its resulting championship glow had been part of an uneasy truce between the team and the federation, one that held as the players were feted by fans and politicians and hailed in media interviews and talk-show appearances. But the issue never lingered far from the stage; the women heard chants of “Equal pay!” even before they received their winner’s medals at the World Cup, and officials like Cordeiro were heckled by the same mantra during the team’s ticker-tape celebrations in New York. Cordeiro said U.S. Soccer had made “a deliberate decision” not to debate the facts

of the lawsuit or the broader equal pay fight while the women’s team was preparing to defend its world championship, but his letter seemed to be an acknowledgment that recent events — including pressure from corporations and at least one U.S. Soccer sponsor, as well as efforts in Congress that could imperil funding to prepare for the 2026 World Cup to be held in North America — had forced the federation to engage. It was unclear how Cordeiro’s letter would be received by the players themselves. Early indications were that it was not going over well: a statement from a spokeswoman for the women’s team players labeled the conclusions in Cordeiro’s letter “utterly false” and the release of it “a ruse” to change a conversation the federation was losing in the public square. And even as he heaped praise on the players who have argued publicly and loudly for better treatment — Cordeiro called the World Cup winners “an inspiration to us all and truly some of the greatest athletes that our nation has ever produced” — he also raised familiar arguments about why their pay was different. He said it was difficult to compare the pay of the men’s and women’s national teams because of differing compensation structures; that a vast divide in FIFA prize money for men and women skews any comparison of compensation; and that the women’s team has produced per-game revenues that were, on average over 10 years, half of those generated by the men’s national team. “Still,” he wrote, “like any organization, U.S. Soccer recognizes that we can continue to improve.” Cordeiro said the federation was “committed to doing right by our players.” “Together,” he wrote, “I believe we can get this done.” The reaction to his letter from the players, however, suggested he might have miscalculated. “This is a sad attempt by USSF to quell the overwhelming tide of support the USWNT has received from everyone from fans to sponsors to the United States Congress,” Molly Levinson, a spokeswoman for the players in the gender lawsuit, said in a statement. “The USSF has repeatedly admitted that it does not pay the women equally and that it does not believe the women even deserve to be paid equally.”

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Former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive line coach Pat Flaherty was fired by the Miami Dolphins on Monday.

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The Miami Dolphins fired offensive line coach Pat Flaherty in the first week of training camp, promoting analyst Dave DeGuglielmo into the role Monday. The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tweeted that “Flaherty struggled to implement the new system, and it’s been an issue since the spring. It’s why DeGuglielmo was brought in.” Offensive line is among the biggest concerns for new head coach Brian Flores, who is taking over after the team went 7-9 last season. Flaherty, 63, has been an offensive line coach in the NFL since the 2004 season, when he joined the New York Giants under coach Tom Coughlin. DeGuglielmo, 51, is in his third stint on Miami’s coaching staff, having served as offensive line coach from 2009-11 and in 2017. He spent last season with the Indianapolis Colts, where he was fired in January. –Cam Newton is on a pitch count in training camp, recovering from offseason shoulder surgery and an injury he now says should have kept him on the sideline. But with the Carolina Panthers fighting for a possible wild-card spot last year, Newton said he felt it was his job as the quarterback of the Carolina Panthers to be on the field. “I felt as if I wanted to give my team everything that I had honestly,” Newton said in an interview with Peter King. “Being hurt, being injured ... looking back at it, it probably wasn’t the smartest, efficient thing, knowing that I left it all out there on the field. And if you asked me if I’d do it again, I’d do it again.” –Washington Redskins safety Landon Collins shifted the figurative bull’s-eye on the New York Giants to a more literal one. In a live interview with NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the former Giants safety said he would run over New York general manager Dave Gettleman if he got too close on the sidelines during pregame. Collins called Gettleman a “liar” earlier this offseason and hasn’t tempered his emotions since. He expected to be tagged as the Giants’ franchise player in February but was allowed to enter free agency, where he signed a six-year, $84 million deal with Washington. –Former first-round defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche, who was released Saturday by the Arizona Cardinals, cleared waivers and became a free agent. Any team that claimed him off waivers would assume the

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$1.6 million remaining on the final year of his contract. The Cardinals let him go before Nkemdiche was due a $400,000 bonus had he been on the roster on the fifth day of camp. Nkemdiche, who turns 25 in September, had been on the physically unable to perform list as he continues to recover from a December tear of his ACL, but he reported to camp last week in poor shape. –Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Keith Reaser was carted off the field in practice, and coach Andy Reid told reporters it appeared he sustained a torn Achilles. In April, he became the first player from the Alliance of American Football to sign with an NFL team after the AAF abruptly shut down. This is his second stint with the Chiefs. He previously played for the San Francisco 49ers (2014-17) and the Chiefs (2017). –Cameron Meredith was released by the New Orleans Saints. The 26-year-old wide receiver had signed a twoyear, $9.5 million offer sheet with the Saints as a restricted free agent of the Chicago Bears in 2018. Meredith never regained his pre-injury form following a torn ACL in the 2017 preseason with the Bears. He played in six games with the Saints last season but was not a participant in organized team activities or minicamp due to issues with his knee. –The New England Patriots restructured right tackle Marcus Cannon’s contract, according to NFL Network. Cannon, 31, now has $4.5 million in guaranteed money for this season, per the report. The Patriots also reportedly added incentives that could boost the total value of his contract. –Saying that he feels treatment of African Americans is “going backward,” Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid said he will keep taking a knee during the National Anthem before games. Reid, who joined the Panthers three weeks into the 2018 season, kneeled before every game last season, although no Panthers teammates joined him. –Quarterback Vincent Testaverde, whose father was the No. 1 pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1987, signed with the Bucs. The younger Testaverde started his college career at Texas Tech and then moved on to his father’s alma mater, Miami, before ending up at Albany. In one season with the Great Danes, he started eight games and threw for 1,714 yards and 11 touchdowns while completing 53.4 percent of his passes.

(TNS) OXNARD, Calif. — How much does veteran linebacker Sean Lee love playing football? How is he savoring each special moment in what is now a 10th season that wasn’t always promised for him to remain with the Dallas Cowboys? Let’s us count the ways, starting with what will one day be a legendary story and a possible TedTalk on team building regarding the Cowboys’ chartered flight to Los Angeles last Thursday. Lee was already at his home in Santa Barbara, just 30 minutes from the Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, Calif. Yet, he flew back to Dallas just to take the charter back to California to bond with his teammates. “I did fly home to fly back out,” Lee said. “Cause it is special. You get on the plane. There is something special about getting together as a group, going to camp. The energy on the plane. A lot of these guys you train with in the offseason but then you have five or six weeks off and you don’t see them. Then everybody is juiced up on the plane, trash talking a little bit, having fun. “It’s the second straight year I have done that. I am always going to try to find a way to get on that charter.” Again, that the 33-year old former Pro Bowler was on the charter wasn’t a given at the start of the offseason. Constant injuries and the emergence of 2018 first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch at weak side linebacker had forced him out of the starting lineup last season. He considered retirement before taking a pay cut to return in 2019 and play strong

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (50) moves to cover running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during a 2018 practice at training camp in Oxnard, Calif.

side linebacker for the first time next to Vander Esch and middle linebacker Jaylon Smith. Playing on the strong side meant limited snaps because he would primarily just be on the field for running downs. Damien Wilson, who left via free agency, was the team’s strong side linebacker last season. He started seven of the 16 games he played, getting 27.93% of the defensive snaps. Traditionally, the strong side linebacker also plays on special teams, as Wilson did. So Lee has volunteered to play special teams, something he hasn’t done since his second year in the league. “I said, ‘I am trying to get out there and play. You need depth in special teams,’” Lee

said. “That is part of being a linebacker, being able to play a lot of those positions. Making myself available is what I tried to do.” There are inherent injury risks with playing special teams, which makes the situation even more acute for Lee, who has never played a full 16 games and has missed 14 games the past two seasons combined due to hamstring issues. Yet, it’s all worth the risk for Lee, who wants to do whatever it takes to play and help the Cowboys win. “I am just trying to help anyway I can,” Lee said. “I like being on the field. I want to try to make an impact. You can make a lot of plays on special teams, hopefully plays that can change a

game. Having an impact anyway I can, that’s my goal.” Lee doesn’t know how many years he has left. But he still has a thirst to play with his Cowboys teammates. He is not taking any of it for granted. “I think you appreciate every little moment,” Lee said. “You appreciate the locker room, flying out on the charter, the first day in pads. The energy that courses through the locker room. You only get so many of those. You see some of the older guys that have been around, some of the younger guys that have been around. You have a history with guys. Being able to hang around with them and try to win a championship with them. That is a true blessing.”

Andy Murray’s return to playing singles may come sooner than he thought Ava Wallace The Washington Post

WASHINGTON — Andy Murray said Monday at the Citi Open that his return to playing singles in the wake of a career-threatening hip injury may come sooner than he originally thought. “I’m closer than maybe what I thought I was,” Murray said in a news conference ahead of his Wednesday doubles match in Washington. The Scot and his brother, Jamie, will take on Wimbledon runners-up Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin on Wednesday in Murray’s fourth doubles event since a hip resurfacing operation in January. Murray also said Monday that he is set to play doubles with Feliciano Lopez at the Rogers Cup in Montreal next week. The pair won the Queen’s Club Championships earlier this month in Murray’s first event back on tour. As for his singles play, the three-time Grand Slam champion sounded more optimistic than he has in months. When asked whether he could return to the singles court as soon as Aug. 10, in time for the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, Murray said that would be the best-case scenario. “It’s possible, yeah, best, best-case scenario,” Murray said. “Best-case scenario probably would be Cincinnati. And then if I wasn’t able to play in Cincinnati, there’s a good chance I would probably wait until after [the U.S. Open in] New York, because I wouldn’t want my first tournament, either, to be playing best-of-five [sets].”

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Andy Murray reacts during a mixed doubles match with Serena Williams against Andreas Miles and Alexa Guarachi on day six at the All England Lawn and Croquet Club.

Murray, whose last competitive singles match came at the Australian Open in January, hadn’t played singles in any capacity until after Wimbledon, where he captivated tennis fans when he teamed up with Serena Williams for mixed doubles. Afterward, he started playing “pointbased kind of practices” before playing a full practice set Sunday at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. On Monday, he played “seven or eight games” and was pleased with the results. He appreciated playing in the hot and humid conditions in Washington - temperatures passed 90 degrees Sunday - because his cardiovascular fitness isn’t up to par after he spent months in the gym focusing on strengthening and improving flexibility

in his hip. “In terms of how I’m moving and feeling . . . from these practices I’m really happy with where I’m at,” Murray said. “I’m quite close, but there’s stuff that will need to get better. If I was to play a tournament in a few weeks’ time, I could do it. But it’s just to get to maybe where I want to get to, I’ll need to play matches and get a little bit more work done in the gym on my cardio. “Basically, what I’m doing here is for the most part I’m going to practice singles and play doubles, to compete. And then each week I’m just going to see. If I keep progressing and I feel good in three weeks’ time, I’ll play singles as soon as I’m ready.” It was this time last year that another player, doubles

legend Bob Bryan, underwent his own hip resurfacing operation. Murray said Monday that Bryan, who resumed playing five months after surgery and is competing in the Citi Open men’s doubles draw with his brother, Mike, was an invaluable source of information. Murray messaged Bryan two or three times a week before deciding to have the surgery himself. He also reached out to retired NHL player Ed Jovanovski, who also had his hip resurfaced, in January. “It was here. [Bryan] had the operation during Washington last year, and from there he was like my guinea pig,” Murray said. “. . . I communicated with him loads over that period, and he’s done extremely well to the level that he’s playing at. I’m glad he did it, because I’ll probably - if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t have given it a go even.” Murray, who in January said he planned to retire in the near future, is now able to compete without pain as he works toward a return to singles. “Just not being in pain, it’s amazing what that will do to you. Like just how I feel every single day when I wake up, it’s amazing. I couldn’t remember what that was like,” Murray said. “. . .When I played here last year, I was winning tough matches against good players. I can do way better than I did last year. I couldn’t serve properly here, I couldn’t use my right leg properly at all. Now I can extend it back behind me, I can push off for serves. It’s brilliant.”

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