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lace’s Family Vacation Resort attended 71 72 62 traltown School District, an unprecedented the planning board meeting Tuesnumber of candidates have lined up day. 49for four51 52 available seats on the school
Pollace’s announced in March that began negotiations to sell Montreal Terms will end for Dr. Peter Byrne, 63/46 the business. The proposed new use, Massena Gary Warner and Dennis Burke. The a religious camp for special needs chil61/48 Plattsburgh Bancroft fourth seat will be to fill Dean Pectal’s 62/45 to the planning 61/42 Ogdensburg dren, was presented Maloneterm. Pectal stepped down unexpired 60/46 board in March by applicant Jacob Bar59/44 Peterborough Potsdam last year citing employment reasons, Kingston Horin. Burlington 61/44 60/47 53/45 Board Clerk Bridget said. 64/47 Residents expressedAgostinoni concerns about Lake Placid Watertown The position is held by Robert Mac56/39 an increase in traffic, noise level and an 56/46 Giffert. Incumbents Dennis Burke and Gary Rochester Warner are in the running, as are Rob-
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impact on the hotel’s septic system. how the proposed overnight occupancy ert Conti, Dale Handel, Brock Juusola, principal before becoming superinProject engineer Darrin Elsom said of 214 guests would not cause an impact. Robert Poelstra, Nicole Maggio, Steve tendent. the new use would not cause problems. “I don’t see where there’s not going to Scores of parents, students, alumni LaFever, Claudia Zucker, Bernadette “There will be no substantial increase be an impact in traffic and on the septic,” Gavin-Palmieri and Todd Hilgendorff. and faculty filled the high school audiin traffic because the children and coun- he said. selors will be bused in,” he said. “There Correspondence from neighbors datwill not be an increase in ambient noise ed May 8 also outlined these concerns. I think greatwasthat we have“In anspeaking active community that level because theit’s property operating with former employas a resort. The camp will comply ees of Pollace’s Resort, the total weekly wants towith be involved. the town’s noise ordinance.” guests averaged between 80-100 during Laura Giarrusso,the History teacher In consultation with — Code Enforceeight-ten weeks of the summer seament Officer Elliot Fishman, Elsom son,” according to one letter. “Currently, found no history of violations or com- during the summer months the smell of plaints regarding the property’s septic raw sewage is apparent onfor many days torium March 28 looking answers The large turnout of school board system. youthe walk or drive past Pollace’s Refrom board of education. hopefuls comes weeks after the district as Many in the community parted waysNick withCorrado former SuperintenResident did not see sort, especially on the souththought side of the dent Anthony Taibi, who served at the board pressured Taibi to step down. school for 12 years, first as high school Taibi denied that he was forced out.
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property.” “The decision to leave Cairo-DurThe neighbors urged the planning ham is my decision,” Taibi said at the board to complete an inspection before meeting. “I’m doing what is best for my taking action on the project. family and myself. This is a choice that “The Landon Avenue residents are I made forimpacted myself.” for 10 weeks of the currently When asked if the board did nottrafinsummer with increases in both road tend to renew Taibi’s contract, Presific, motor and pedestrian, and noise,” dent Stephen Brandow declined to according to the letter states. “What respond, except to say that contract will be the impact when the number negotiations are a personnel matter.beof guests is doubled and the resort The board also felt the heat for the comes year round?” removal of Spanish teacher Lori Miner Resident Joseph Kozloski echoed simas the National Honor Society adviser, ilar remarks. a position she held for 21 years. See RESORT A8 The Cairo-Durham Teachers Association’s Political Action Committee See STAKES A8
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Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. AAU boys basketball By Melanie Lekocevic Sophomore Isabella Columbia-Greene Media ALMANAC SUN AND MOON team won championship Milazzo followed up her Statistics through 3 p.m. yesterday Today sales Fri. Housing were down PAGE B1 Sunrise Temperature perfect game Precipitation with a two5:34 a.m. 5:33 a.m. and median sale prices were Yesterday as of 3 p.m. 24 hrs. through 3 p.m. yest. Sunset 8:10 p.m. 8:11 p.m. hit shutout up for 5:44 homes in p.m. the Twin Moonrise p.m. 6:54 High Low 0.10” 4:36in a.m. 5:06 a.m. Counties the first quarter of PAGE B1 Moonset
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The patented AccuWeather.com year compared 2018 rose RealFeel is an exclusive index of effective temperature based on eight weatherto factors. claimTemperature from White House By Sarah Trafton Peacock said. many people surrounding them,” PeaBetty Aberlin, who starred as Lady Abfrom 309 to 322, or an increase NATIONAL WEATHER TODAY PAGE A5 But the family was disheartened by cock said. “I want to bring awareness to erlin on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Columbia-Greene Media of 4.2%. At the same time, Winnipeg DEC will also be recognized, Peacock said. Seattle is acquiring more —of Justhome three sales months after their experience on the film festival cir- that.” 55/31 66/52 theHUNTER number Montreal 63/46 cuit. A highlight of the event will be a Peacock hopes the community will Billingsalong than 1,100 acres the departure of Mountain Jam, Hunter 72/54 that closed in the first quarToronto “We were hoping for more networkmeet-and-greet with “Orange Is the Minneapolis come out for a night or day of fun to meet 61/50verge of introducing a new kind is on the the Hudson for wildlife80/51 terDetroit of this New year York declined from 74/60 70/57 ing opportunities and press,” Peacock New Black” star Hunter Emery, which is the stars, she said. of festival to the area. 161 in 2018 to 137 this year, a preservation Washington San Francisco said. “Trevor and Tatum thought, how scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday. Chicago Movies The opening ceremony kicks off 76/61 in the Mountains, Hunter’s 60/53 drop of 14.9%. The median Denver PAGE A3 80/52inaugural 82/53 fun would it be to put on our own?” Emery, who plays guard Rick Hopper Thursday at 6 p.m. with entertainment film festival, will make its deKansas City sale price held fairly steady at Los Angeles 88/67 67/54 Hunter is a special place for the Peaon the prison drama, is being honored by comic Gabby Bryan. The film for the but Thursday through Satur$250,000 this and yearrun compared cocks. with this year’s Rising Star Award, for his Atlanta evening will be the acclaimed “A Bread day. Films from across the country will to $246,212 last year, an in83/66 “I grew up in Hunter,” Peacock said. exceptional growth in the entertainment Factory: Part 1,” about two women (Tyne be screened at the Doctorow Center for crease of 1.5%. El Paso 95/66 Houston the Arts and the Orpheum Film and Per“My family lives here. I got married on industry. Daly and Elisabeth Henry) who move to Rudy Huston, of Tri-Hud86/67 Chihuahua 97/61 Hunter Mountain. My kids spent their The Queens native considers himself the town of Checkford and buy an abanforming Arts Center. son Realty in Hudson, said the Miami Monterrey 84/74 84/70 doned bread factory they transform into The event everyone, co-director summers here and ski here. Our roots blessed. numbers in isa for smaller market ALASKA HAWAII are here.” “I auditioned a few times for the show an arts space where they host movies, Michele Peacock said. like Columbia County tend Honolulu Fairbanks Shown are noon positions 87/74 Peacock hopes to bring a unique exand never got anywhere,” Emery said. plays, dance, exhibits and artists. “Bread “We are all about being inclusive,” she 71/48 to fluctuate than in bigof weathermore systems and Hilo Anchorage precipitation. Temperature perience to the mountaintop, she said. “At one point the character for Rick HopFactory: Part 2” will be screened Friday said. “It’s important for patrons to know 84/68 Pruning rose bushes can ger markets because a few 54/42 Juneau bands are highs for the day. 61/44 “This will be a new experience for per came up. I was nervous because the at the Orpheum Theatre at 2 p.m. it’s not just for fi lmmakers but for people changes can have a big impact intimidate the most -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 100s 110s them,” she said. “Nothing like this has character felt really right for me.” On Saturday, patrons will have the who love80s TV 90s and movies.” on the data. He expects the experienced “Long Shot” agardener, comedy everYork beenState done Association at Hunter Mountain.” The awards ceremony will be the first opportunity to participate in the HarThe festival is a family affair, Peacock Source: New of Realtors, Inc. showers t-storms rain flurries snow ice cold front warm front stationary front SALES A8 Trevor but afraid the fear Peacock expects patrons will be sur- time Emery has visited Hunter Moun- ley Davidson Kickoff Motorcycle Ride. said, adding that herSeechildren, not to isbemisplaced cynical NATIONAL CITIES prised by how many locals are in the in- tain, he said. and Tatum, were a major force behind it. Event sponsor Bill Nugent will lead PAGE A6 PAGEFri.A7 Today Fri. made a short film dustry, she said. “I haven’t spent much time upstate,” the ride. Nugent was part of the first “In 2012Today our family City Hi/Lo W Hi/Lo W City Hi/Lo W Hi/Lo W called “Beyond Heres Lies Nothing,” “I don’t think they realize there are so he said. “I’m looking forward to it.” See FESTIVAL A8 Albuquerque 84/55 s 72/46 s Little Rock 87/65 s 86/66 43
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open from 1-9 p.m. in the mid- forefront of his mind. Ensurdle school cafeteria. The can- ing all students receive the didates appear in this article in best education while being the order they will appear on fiscally responsible to the taxOn the the web web On the ballot. payers are his main concerns. www.HudsonValley360.com Name: Dennis Burke Burke and his wife have two Occupation: Verizon em- children, Ethan and Andrew. ployee Name: Robert Conti Education: Master’s degree Robert Conti is seeking his in cybersecurity from Utica first term on the board. College. Conti has lived in the HudIncumbent Dennis Burke is son Valley and Catskill mounWeather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. CatskillDailyMail/ day. seeking his third term on the tain region for 24 years, where The terms held by Dr. Pe- board. he’s worked as a carpenter, ter Byrne, Dennis Burke and Burke is proud of the deci- chef, part-time for the town Gary Warner expire in 2022. sions he has made during his of Durham as a data collector The term held by Robert Mac- six years on the board and and for a local luthier restorSARAH TRAFTON/COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA Giffert, who is completing plans to continue to keep the ing, repairing and building Greene Countyunexpired Treasurer Peter and Ann Gibbons, of Catskill plantinginstruments. pinwheels for Child Dean Pectal’s term, Markou students, stakeholders and stringed Abuse Prevention Monthwill on Tuesday. expires in 2020. Polls be taxpayers’ best interest in the Conti has three children.
CATSKILL — Bright flashes Dalesilver Handel of Name: blue and reflect in 52 theAge: sunlight, as dozens of Occupation: pinwheels blowResort in theowner breeze Cairo-Durham —Education: a colorful display to honor High School young lives tainted by vioDale lence. Handel is seeking his first term on theHealth board.AssociaThe Mental “If elected, I would do my tion of Columbia and Greene best to listen to all Pinwheel involved Counties has hosted and bringinthem together for Gardens observance of Nathe better of Prevention the entire tional Childgood Abuse Cairo-Durham community,” Month for the past three years. Handel said. “I feel thattook all The Greene County event groups of people should be place from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday able to express their thoughts outside of the Greene County to theBuilding schoolat board and Office 411 Main St. should be heard.County I do not feel The Columbia event that job from of the2-5 board to tookthe place p.m.is on micromanage faculty Monday in 7ththe Street Park or in Hudson. administration.”
“The pinwheel is a symbol of hope, safety, health and most importantly, happiness,” saidhas Sherri of the Handel fourLaw, children, Mental Health Association’s Morgan, Ethan, Connor and REACH Center. Wyatt. “It stands forJuusola the carefree Name: Brock childhood Age: 41 we want for all children and is Civil a callengineer to neighOccupation: bors, community members Education: University of and leaders to play a role in Minnesota protecting and nurturing Brock Juusola is seeking our his citizens. It symbolfiyoungest rst term on the board. izes effortsmember, to change the “Asour a BOE I will way our community thinks work tirelessly to promote about child abuseand prevenstability, leadership owntion,” according a stateership within thetoadminisment from the Child Advotration,” Juusola said. “As an cacy Center ofengineer Columbia and experienced and a GreeneI’m Counties in Hudson. father, determined to deAnnsolutions Gibbons,that of Catskill, velop provide was best intrigued by the event the education possible See VICTIMS A8 See CANDIDATES
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