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Rangers battle forest fire

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CAIRO — Several reports of smoke hovering over Blackhead Mountain on Friday prompted state Department of Environmental Conservation rangers to fight a small but stubborn forest fire. The calls came in at about 3:30 p.m. Ranger Rob Dawson said Monday. By working with State Police Aviation and accessing the area by helicopter, rangers discovered a fire located off

the Escarpment Trail, Dawson said. “It was most likely due to an unattended campfire,” Dawson said, adding there was an illegal campsite too close to the trail. “With the dry weather we’ve been having this past month, hikers might think the campfire is out, but it’s not out and then it creeps out of the fire ring,” Dawson said. At 3,300 feet in elevation, the fire was difficult to reach, Dawson said.

The rangers and other first responders attempted to suppress the fire Friday evening but had to resume Saturday, Dawson said. “It wasn’t a big fire,” Dawson said, adding about 434 square feet of forest were damaged in the blaze. The fire also didn’t move quickly, he said. “It was so dry out,” Dawson said. “It was a ground fire. There was 10 to 12 inches of See FIRE A2

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Forest rangers and State Police Aviation responded to a forest fire Friday on Blackhead Mountain.

HBO filming miniseries at Lumberyard

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CATSKILL — The film production facility at the Lumberyard Center for Film and the Performing Arts ramped up its reputation over the last two weeks by providing the set for an upcoming HBO miniseries. Beginning Sept. 16, the Catskill studio was home to 20 to 40 actors and crew members filming “The Plot Against

America.” The six-part miniseries is adapted from Philip Roth’s novel and stars Winona Ryder, John Turturro and Zoe Kazan. Shooting at Lumberyard is expected to wrap up Wednesday. “The Plot Against America” is set in New Jersey and chronicles a working-class Jewish family as Charles Lindbergh, See HBO A2

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Man who sold fatal drugs gets 8 years By Amanda Purcell Columbia-Greene Media

CATSKILL — Katie Rodriquez had a bag packed for drug rehab the day she died of an overdose on Feb. 26, 2019. She was 22. The man who sold her the drugs that eventually took her life is headed to prison, according to a statement from the Greene County District Attorney’s Office. Stephan Harris, 48, of Catskill, was sentenced on Sept. 17 in Greene County Court to eight years in state prison and 2 years of

post-release supervision after he was found guilty of two counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, class B felony. Harris was charged in February 2018 with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class B felony, and tampering with physical evidence, a class E felony, according to a statement released Thursday by state police. Village and state police were called at 6:50 p.m. Feb. 26, 2018 to a home on West Bridge Street, where they found a woman unconscious,

according to police. T h e woman was identified as Rodriquez. A neighbor found her unconscious Stephan Harris and called police, state police Senior Investigator William Fitzmaurice said in February 2018. Several attempts were made by emergency medical service responders to revive Rodriguez, but she was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. “I will never forget the night

of Feb. 26, 2019, when I got the dreadful call from my father that my sister was dead” Rodriquez’s sister, Kelsey, said in court on the day of Harris’ sentencing. “I sat alone in my dorm room an hour away from my family unable to drive home from my overwhelming emotions and the tears that were nonstop coming from my eyes,” Kelsey Rodriquez said. Harris was charged with tampering with physical evidence after he tried to take the drugs out of the home, state police spokesman Trooper Steven Nevel said.

Rodriquez and Harris were acquaintances, Fitzmaurice said. Police released no other details about their relationship. Harris will not face any drug-induced homicide charges, Greene County District Attorney Joseph Stanzione said in February 2018. There is no law on the books that holds drug dealers accountable when they sell drugs to overdose victims, Stanzione said Monday. “No law allows for such a charge,” Stanzione said in See DRUGS A2

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NEW YORK — A New York police officer killed while attempting to question a man in the Bronx was shot by fellow officers in a tragic case of “friendly fire,” the police commissioner, James P. O’Neill, said Monday. Sunday’s death of Officer Brian Mulkeen, 33, marked the second time in a year that an officer in the New York Police Department was killed by bullets fired by other officers. In February, Detective Brian Simonsen was shot and killed in Queens by a fellow officer as they confronted a robbery suspect, who had been holding a fake gun. Mulkeen, who joined the force in January 2013, was assigned to an anticrime unit in the Bronx, a plainclothes

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a xenophobic populist, rises to power and turns the nation towards fascism, according to hbo.com. “Working with an established outfit like HBO is an extremely exciting milestone for Lumberyard as we look to attract more productions and expand our economic impact here Catskill,” Executive and Artistic Director Adrienne Willis said in a statement. “The Hudson Valley can replicate a diverse range of scenery — from main streets to quaint lakesides and everything in between — all while imparting the benefits of New York’s competitive Film Tax Credit Program,” Willis said. “We hope that our role as a qualified production facility can continue to raise Greene County’s stock as a go-to destination for film and TV productions.” Companies that film in Greene County can receive tax credits through the Empire State Development’s New York State Film Tax Credit Program. Lumberyard is the only qualified production facility in Greene County. Program credits worth

team that focuses on making gun arrests and responding to violent crime. He was patrolling an area near the Edenwald Houses on Sunday just after midnight when he and his partners spotted Antonio Lavance Williams near the complex. Mulkeen and his partners tried to question Williams, 27, in connection with a spate of recent shootings in the area, police said. But when the officers got out of their unmarked car to question Williams, he fled. Mulkeen and his partners chased Williams on foot, and Mulkeen wrestled Williams to the ground. Police said Mulkeen was heard on body-camera footage yelling, “He’s reaching for it! He’s reaching for it!” A burst of gunfire followed, as multiple officers discharged their weapons.

When it was over, Williams and Mulkeen were mortally wounded. A loaded, .32-caliber gun was found on Williams, but it had not been fired. Mulkeen’s pistol had been fired five times. O’Neill said Monday that Mulkeen and a second officer shot Williams after he allegedly reached for his weapon. Then other officers on the scene fired their weapons 10 times. Two of those shots hit Mulkeen, killing him, O’Neill said. “This is an absolute tragedy that was caused by a convicted felon carrying an illegal, loaded firearm,” O’Neill said. Williams, of Binghamton, New York, was on probation for a drug arrest from 2018. He had a prior conviction for second-degree burglary in Rockland County, police said.

$420 million annually can be allocated and used to encourage companies to film in New York state help to create and maintain film industry jobs, according to the Empire State Development website. “The film and TV industry hires thousands of local workers and invests in communities throughout New York state each year, and this production will help advance the industry and economy in the Capital Region,” said Gigi Semone, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development. Since 2011, 2,202 applications have been filed with the state Film Tax Program, $27.4 billion has been spent on film production in the state and 1.6 million new hires have been created by the industry. The production team for “The Plot Against America” will be visiting other local areas including New Baltimore and Athens in Greene County and sites in Ulster and Dutchess counties. “It’s been a great experience working with Lumberyard,” said Joe Guest, line producer for “The Plot Against America.” “Our work in upstate New York is complex,” Guest said. With a challenging schedule

to be able to base our operations at a quality production facility like Lumberyard has been tremendous and has made our work easier. We’ve used the facility to support a diversity of production demands, including our set dressing, costumes, scenic and construction departments.” Crew members have been staying in Lumberyard’s second-story housing facilities. The facility was previously rented in May by REMcycle Productions for the horror film “A Deadly Legend.” Film is a new frontier for Greene County to explore. “In the short time since Lumberyard opened, we’ve already seen a lot of new interest in filming in Greene County,” said Greene County Tourism Director Heather Bagshaw. “Now that we have a qualified production facility in Lumberyard — the first countywide — we expect to see Greene County’s stock continue to rise as a premier destination for television and movie producers.” The Greene County Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Department applied for funding last year from Empire State Development to launch a marketing campaign called Film in Greene, in collaboration with Lumberyard.

The county’s website, greatnortherncatskills.com/ film, allows production companies to file an application to film in Greene County and helps connect them with local casting agents, lodging, makeup artists, photographers, videographers and rental equipment. Proceeds from rentals such as HBO and REMcycle allow Lumberyard to give back to the community through programs such as Lumberyard Young Performers, which provides free dance education for students living in low-income communities in and around Catskill; Fresh Start, an intervention program for incarcerated teens; and Junior Crew, which provides local high school students summer jobs and workforce development training from resume building to learning how to network. Lumberyard is a non-profit center that provides residencies for performing artists to test and perfect their work. The performances that Lumberyard hosts provides Hudson Valley audiences with an opportunity to see these works before they premiere in New York City. Lumberyard is also a venue for weddings and large events.

There is no evidence of that.” Rodriquez’s sister remembers Katie as the person who would give the shirt off her back for anyone in need. “She excelled in school and passed every course thrown her way, difficult or easy,” Kelsey Rodriquez, 19, said. “Katie loved everyone in her life and would have done

anything to make sure the people surrounding her were happy and content even if it meant putting her own problems to the side.” Kelsey and Katie were best friends, as well as sisters, Kelsey said. Katie will not see Kelsey graduate from college and Kelsey will be alone at holidays.

“I am nothing but honored to have a sister as selfless, amazing, generous and intelligent as Katie was,” Kelsey said. “Without my sister, I feel empty and lost.”

“It’s best to not have a campfire at all, especially in high elevations where water is dry as well,” Dawson said. “If you do have a fire, make sure it is cold to the touch when you leave.” Drier-than-normal conditions may have also contributed to the blaze. The National Weather Service in Albany reported Monday that 2.2 inches of rain fell since Sept. 1, meteorologist Steve DiRienzo said, which is about three-quarters of an inch below normal. The disparity was more drastic at the Poughkeepsie station, DiRienzo said. “We have had 1.06 inches in total [in Poughkeepsie], which is 3.07 inches below normal.” But rain is on the horizon

for later in the week, DiRienzo said. “There is a chance for quite a bit of rain Wednesday through Thursday, maybe into Friday,” he said. The latest forecasts predict an inch or more of rainfall, DiRienzo said. Cairo Fire Department, Cairo Police, Round Top Fire Department, Hensonville Fire Department, state police and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the fire.

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leaf litter. It is difficult to put out because the fire is burning underground and on the surface.” Limited access to water also hampered the firefighters, Dawson said. On Saturday, rangers hiked 2.5 miles from Big Hollow Trail to the fire to continue suppression efforts. “We also worked with aviation and did bucket drops,” Dawson said, It took about 20 hours in all over the two days to put out the fire, Dawson said. Dawson on Monday urged hikers to be aware of the dangers of starting a forest fire.

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CALENDAR Tuesday, Oct. 1 n Catskill Town Board 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill n Durham Town Board workshop meeting 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham

Wednesday, Oct. 2 n Greene County Economic Develop-

ment Corporation 4 p.m. Greene County Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Conference Room (Room 427), 411 Main St., Catskill n Greene County Legislature health services; county resources; public safety 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Thursday, Oct. 3 n Ashland Planning Board 6 p.m.

Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Cairo Town Planning Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo

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

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

Tuesday, Oct. 8 n Catskill Town Planning Board with

Public Hearing Subdivision 350 Cairo Junction Road 7 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill n Coxsackie Town Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 16 Reed St., Coxsackie n Coxsackie Village Historic Preservation Committee 6 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie

Wednesday, Oct. 9 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m. Vil-

lage Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Catskill Town Zoning Board Public Hearing Area Variance V-16/V-14/V10 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. Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett

Thursday, Oct. 10 n Coxsackie Village Board Workshop

6 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie n Greene County Legislature finance audit 4 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill n Windham-Ashland-Jewett CSD BOE audit finance committee 5:15 p.m. in superintendent’s office; regular meeting 6 p.m. in the School Library, 5411 Route 23, Windham

Galvan Civic Motel near capacity after opening By Amanda Purcell Columbia-Greene Media

GREENPORT — A 25-room motel with rooms and services for homeless individuals and families is open. Faced with a shortage of emergency housing for homeless people in Columbia County, the Galvan Foundation stepped in to partner with county government to fill the void. The Columbia County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with the Galvan Foundation for the endeavor on May 9, 2018. The Galvan Foundation, a private organization with programs to promote home ownership, prevent foreclosures and prevent homelessness, has been remodeling the former Sunset Motel, 3550 Route 9, Greenport, to turn it into the Galvan Civic Motel. The property was purchased by the Galvan Foundation in March 2018. In talking with other heads of Social Services departments across the state, county Social Services Commissioner Robert Gibson said other counties have similar exclusive agreements with motels for emergency housing. But Columbia County takes that model a step further to provide on-site social and mental health services. “We’re excited to provide more intensive services like this so we can help people get back on their feet more quickly,” Gibson said. There are many reasons a person might suddenly be without housing, whether a fire destroyed their home, suffered a medical emergency, recovering from drug addiction or lost a job, Gibson said. Renovations took longer than initially anticipated. Construction woes, including septic system repairs, pushed back a previously planned summer opening. But, on Wednesday, those issues were behind the motel. Within a few weeks of opening, all but two of the 25 rooms were occupied. In addition to newly renovated rooms and bathrooms,

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The Galvan Civic Motel, 3550 Route 9, Greenport, officially opened its doors Wednesday. Transportation is provided for tenants to go to the grocery store and receive services.

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A single room inside the Galvan Civic Motel includes a bed, desk, dresser, television and a bathroom with a shower.

there are shared computer stations, a community kitchen, common room, laundry room and outdoor recreation space. Two rooms have been modified for Americans with Disabilities access. Six rooms are designed for families. Transportation to and from the motel, to job interviews, the grocery store, doctor’s appointments, etc., is provided to and from the motel by Galvan and the Columbia County Department of Social Services. As part of the deal between

and use that money to provide security, including cameras, a live-in manager, salary for a part-time assistant manager and support services in an 890-square-foot space in the motel, according to the contract. The Mental Health Association of Columbia and Greene Counties, as part of its agreement with Columbia County, will provide two full-time case managers who will have overlapping shifts to be on site 11 hours a day, from 8:30 a.m. to

the county and Galvan, the county will pay Galvan Civic Motel LLC — the branch of the foundation that helped build the motel — $85 per room per night, no matter how many people occupy a room, according to the contract. Each subsequent year, the price will increase by 3 percent: $87.55 per room in the second year, $90.17 in the third and so on. Galvan will take 30 percent of its revenue for housing the homeless, who will receive priority for rooms at the motel,

7:30 p.m. The case managers will coordinate a number of on-site services and referrals for county and nonprofit services, such as supportive employment programs, respite services for families, access to a mobile crisis team, budgeting classes and conflict resolution. To reach reporter Amanda Purcell, call 518-828-1616 ext. 2500, or send an email to apurcell@thedailymail.net, or tweet to @amandajpurcell.

Monday, Oct. 14 n Catskill Town Offices closed in ob-

servance of Columbus Day n Coxsackie Town Offices closed in observance of Columbus Day n Coxsackie Village Offices closed in observance of Columbus Day. n Greene County Office Building closed in observance of Columbus Day

Tuesday, Oct. 15 n Athens Village Planning Board 6:30

p.m. Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Coxsackie Village Board 7 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie n Durham Town Board 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham n Greene County Legislature county services; public works; economic development and tourism; government operations; finance; Rep and Dem caucus 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill n Hunter Town Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville

Wednesday, Oct. 16 n Catskill Central School District BOE

6:30 p.m. High School Library, 341 West Main St., Catskill n Catskill Library Board 6:45 p.m. at either the Catskill Library, 1 Franklin St., Catskill or Palenville Library, 3303 Route 23A, Palenville

Central Hudson launches seventh annual Fall Foliage Photo Contest

Local photography enthusiasts are encouraged to capture the essence of the Mid-Hudson Valley’s autumn scenery in a photograph and enter Central Hudson’s seventh annual Fall Foliage Photo Contest for a chance to win $500. “The Mid-Hudson Valley is well-known for its fall colors, and our contest offers another opportunity to highlight the natural beauty of our region,” said Denise D. VanBuren, vice president of public relations. “We look forward to sharing the wonderful photographs submitted by our customers for this annual contest, which now regularly draws hundreds of entries.” To enter, Central Hudson customers may send an original, unpublished, scenic photograph taken this

fall that displays the beauty of the season at any location within Central Hudson’s MidHudson Valley service area to Communications@cenhud. com by noon on Nov. 8. One photograph may be entered per customer. A selection of finalists from among the entries will be posted to Central Hudson’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CentralHudson) on Nov. 12. Facebook users who first “like” Central Hudson’s page may then vote by “liking” their favorite photo. The photograph earning the most “likes” as of noon on Nov. 22, will be declared the winner of the $500 prize. To enter and see the complete rules, terms and conditions for the contest, please visit www.CentralHudson. com/PhotoContest.

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Don’t slam the door on refugees The Trump administration slashed refugee admissions once again for the upcoming fiscal year to 18,000. It’s the lowest number since the program was created in 1980. Since President Donald Trump would have no qualms about sending four congresswomen who are different from him “back to where they come from,” it shouldn’t surprise us that he took measures to keep refugees out in the first place. The new cap is nearly 50% of the administration’s prior historically low number of 30,000 for fiscal year 2019 and a fraction of the 110,000 benchmark President Barack Obama established in 2016. The U.S. State Department pointed to the crisis along the southern border and burdens on the U.S. immigration system as reasons for the drastic cuts. No serious attempt was made to point out that Central America isn’t the only

source of refugees in the world. According to Amnesty International, there were 1.1 million new refugees in 2018, most of them fleeing conflict in Syria, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. And President Trump might be interested to know the United States — despite his obstinate policy that asylum seekers and refugees have no place here, with the possible exception of Norwegians — isn’t among the top 10 refugee host nations. According to Amnesty International, the world’s top 10 refugee host countries, in descending order, are Turkey, Jordan, Pakistan, Lebanon, Uganda, Germany, Iran, Ethiopia, Sudan and Bangladesh. For upstate New York, which has relied on refugee resettlement to offset population decline and stimulate the economy, the lower cap is troubling. Upstate resettles nearly 90% of the refu-

gees who come to New York, according to the New York state Department of State. President Trump’s action comes at a particularly bad time for upstate. A good infrastructure for resettling refugees is in place. It may not be the perfect system, but it’s working. Refugees are accepted in upstate communities and employers are hiring refugees. Refugees help reverse population decline, they start new businesses that create jobs and those businesses boost tax revenues. Slashing the refugee admissions program runs counter to national values and economic interests. Last time we looked, the United States is still the land of opportunity and refugees seize that opportunity and help communities thrive. The Trump administration would do well to remember that.

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Former secretary of state Madeleine Albright was a refugee. So was Sergey Brin, the co-founder of Google; Andy Garcia, the actor; and Vladimir Nabokov, the novelist. So, for that matter, were Jesus, Joseph and Mary, who took refuge in Egypt to escape Herod’s wrath. Until President Donald Trump took office, no country’s welcome mat rivaled that of the United States, which year after year accepted and resettled more refugees that any other nation, and did so with broad bipartisan support. Accepting refugees has been an expression of American compassion, American global leadership and, not least, American self-interest. Many refugees - ambitious, determined, grateful - have invigorated their communities. And by resettling refugees, Washington has encouraged other countries to do the same, providing a relief valve for conflict zones across the world. Now, as the Trump administration presses ahead with every means at its disposal to transform the United States into a fortress of exclusion, it has whacked the U.S. refugee program to the lowest level in its fourdecade history. In setting a ceiling of 18,000 refugee admissions next year - a 40 percent cut from the current year’s admissions and down from about 85,000 that President Barack Obama admitted shortly before he left office - the administration has turned its back on American tradition, values and preeminence on the world stage. Far from making America great again, Trump is making it meek, churlish and inhospitable. Gratuitously, he is also, in effect, inviting communities to turn their backs on the world’s most vulnerable and desperate. In announcing that it would slash refugee admissions, the administration also said Trump had issued an executive order requiring that states and localities consent, in

writing, to the resettlements of people already thoroughly vetted by the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies. Whatever the impact of that order - and officials suggested it would be minimal - it’s a disgrace on its face. Imagine if, a century ago, Americans had been asked to “consent” to the annual influx of Irish, Italian, Jewish and other immigrants - who were then widely regarded as unlettered and unwashed. The administration’s stated rationale for drastically shrinking the refugee program is that it is busy processing a surge in asylum seekers, mainly from Central America, who now contribute to a backlog of nearly a million cases in immigration courts. In fact, one has nothing to do with the other. Relatively few applications from asylum seekers, most of whom are already in the United States, will ultimately be accepted - perhaps 15 percent or so - while refugees, by definition, have already been thoroughly screened and assessed by U.S. officials, often after waiting for years in war-ravaged countries. Many have played crucial and dangerous roles as translators for U.S. troops in the field. Trump and his in-house xenophobe, senior policy adviser Stephen Miller, seem intent on driving down the annual refugee intake to zero, as they had been rumored to be considering. Pushback from the military, including prominent figures such as Gen. Martin Dempsey, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Adm. William McRaven, former head of United States Special Operations, seems to have preserved the program, at least for now, albeit in drastically diminished form. Ultimately, the refugee program is a barometer of America’s prestige. It stands as an example to other nations. As it contracts, so too does this country’s greatness.

Two years ago I stood in the Senate chamber and said, “There are times when we must risk our careers in favor of our principles.” In my case, I had not supported the president’s election. One year into his presidency, I knew that I could not support his reelection. While I had hoped that I could still run for reelection to the Senate in 2018 as someone who would help to provide a check on the president’s worst impulses, it soon became apparent that this was not what Republican primary voters in my state were looking for. Whatever reservations they might have had when they voted for Donald Trump, one year into his presidency they wanted a senator who was all in. But I already had seen too much. Traveling overseas I witnessed the damage being done to our standing in the world as a result of President Trump’s fondness for authoritarians and his scorn for allies. His hostility toward security alliances and trade agreements had placed our long-term security and our economy at risk. His adoption of the tyrant’s phrase “enemy of the people” put journalists in even greater peril, all over the world. His resentment toward refugees and profane description of certain countries were destroying generations of goodwill. At home, I was convinced that his repeated disparagement of the judiciary, antagonism toward Congress and casual disregard for the truth were damaging our democratic institutions, and his persistent crudeness to his political opponents and cruelty toward vanquished foes were degrading our political culture. I knew that to have a chance of winning reelection, I would need to support policies I could not support and condone behavior I could not

condone. Now, two years later, it is my former Republican Senate colleagues who have a decision to make. Or, as I see it, two decisions to make. The first is difficult; the second is easy. We have learned from a whistle-blower that the president has abused the power of his office to pressure a foreign government to go after a political opponent. A rough transcript of the telephone call has removed all ambiguity about the president’s intent. In light of these revelations, the House of Representatives has launched an impeachment inquiry and will likely be forwarding to the Senate at least one article of impeachment. Compelling arguments will be made on both sides of the impeachment question. With what we now know, the president’s actions warrant impeachment. The Constitution of course does not require it, and although Article II, Section 4 is clear about remedies for abuse of office, I have grave reservations about impeachment. I fear that, given the profound division in the country, an impeachment proceeding at such a toxic moment might actually benefit a president who thrives on chaos. Disunion is the oxygen of this presidency. He is the maestro of a brand of discord that benefits only him and ravages everything else. So although impeachment now seems inevitable, I fear it all the same. I understand others who might have similar reservations. The decision to impeach or not is a difficult one indeed. Now for the easy decision. If the House decides against filing articles of impeachment, or the Senate fails to convict, Senate Republicans will have to decide whether, given what we now know about the president’s actions and behavior, to support his

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reelection. Obviously, the answer is no. I am not oblivious to the consequences that might accompany that decision. In fact, I am living those consequences. I would have preferred to represent the citizens of Arizona for another term in the Senate. But not at the cost of supporting this man. A man who has, now more than ever, proved to be so manifestly undeserving of the highest office that we have. At this point, the president’s conduct in office should not surprise us. But truly devastating has been our tolerance of that conduct. Our embrace of it. From the ordeal of this presidency, perhaps the most horrible - and lasting - effect on our democracy will be that at some point we simply stopped being shocked. And in that, we have failed not just as stewards of the institutions to which we have been entrusted but also as citizens. We have failed one another, and we have failed ourselves. Let us stop failing now, while there is still time. My fellow Republicans, it is time to risk your careers in favor of your principles. Whether you believe the president deserves impeachment, you know he does not deserve reelection. Our country will have more presidents. But principles, well, we get just one crack at those. For those who want to put America first, it is critically important at this moment in the life of our country that we all, here and now, do just that. Trust me when I say that you can go elsewhere for a job. But you cannot go elsewhere for a soul. Flake, a Republican, represented Arizona in the U.S. Senate from 2013 to 2019. He is a resident fellow at Harvard University and a contributor to CBS News.

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Double attack on US military base, Italian army convoy in Somalia By Dpa Correspondents dpa (TNS)

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Islamist terrorists have attacked a U.S. military base and an Italian military convoy in the volatile East African nation of Somalia, military and police officials said on Monday. The extremists launched a large-scale attack on the U.S. military base in the town of Baledogle, in Lower Shabelle region, about 70 miles northwest of the capital, Mogadishu, senior Somali military officer Mohamed Abdi told dpa. The base functions as a training camp for Somalian soldiers, while the town’s airport is used to launch U.S. drone attacks against the alShabaab terrorist organization. “Monday’s attack seems to be well-coordinated. The Baledogle attack started with a suicide car bombing, followed by heavily armed militants (coming) from different directions,” said Abdi. Abdi was unable to confirm the number of casualties. Somali army commander Abdirahman Sheikh Omar said in a statement broadcast on national television that soldiers killed more than 30 insurgents during the attack in Baledogle. “The militants used at least four suicide car bombings, but all were unable to reach their intended targets,” Omar said.

The army was still in the process of collecting bodies from the site of the attack, indicating the death toll might rise, he added. The al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack on the pro-insurgent radio station Andalus, saying it had killed “many soldiers,” both from Somalia and the United States. In a separate attack, an Italian military convoy struck a roadside bomb in Mogadishu on Monday, causing a massive explosion that rocked parts of the capital. Police officer Ahmed Bashane told dpa that no casualties had been reported so far, but six civilians were injured and several civilian vehicles were destroyed in the explosion. Al-Shabaab launches regular attacks within the volatile East African nation, particularly targeting soldiers and politicians, as well as restaurants and hotels frequented by highlevel officials and foreigners. (c)2019 Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH (Hamburg, Germany) Visit Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH (Hamburg, Germany) at www.dpa.de/English.82.0.html

Paul Kenneth Isbester, Sr Paul Kenneth Isbester, Sr., 80, of Kinderhook, NY, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 26, 2019 at home in his sleep surrounded by his family. Born September 18, 1939 in Hudson, he was the son the late Kenneth and E. Margaret (Powell) Isbester. Paul attended school at MartinVanBuren in Kinderhook and graduated from the first graduating class at Ichabod Crane High School. While Paul was in school he played baseball, basketball and created a technical drawing of the new ICC High School for distribution as a map to new students. He joined the Army National Guard in 1959 and worked on the Is-

bester family farm and assistied with various farming activities at the neighboring farms as well as working a number of other odd jobs. Paul was a fine Carpenter and in the mid 1960’s, he partnered with Dan Warner. He was a Master Craftsman that built and remodeled numerous buildings, businesses, homes and barns throughout the region. Paul’s work was treasured for its honesty and quality. He retired in 2010 and along with his wife, traveled in their RV from Alaska to Florida and California to Maine. He was an avid golfer and participated in leagues at Winding Brook and Meadow Greens

along with attending spring training trips to Florida. Paul was honored with the distinguished Elk of the Year in 1980 from the Kinderhook Elks Lodge and enjoyed snowmobiling, bowling, softball and hunting. Supporting his grandsons was always a priority for Paul, attended the many soccer games and track meets and other school events whenever possible. He is survived by his wife: Donna Maureen (Lansley) Isbester one son: Paul Kenneth Isbester Jr. and daughter in law Marjorie Olsen Isbester of Castleton, a brother: Mark Isbester of Valatie; two grandchildren,

George Theodore and Aleck Jeffrey Isbester and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Arlene Oldrich. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation on Friday, 4, 2019 from 6-8pm at the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home in Valatie. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Upstate New York and Vermont, (https:// www.lls.org/upstate-newyorkvermont), the Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill NY 12414 or to donate blood at a local Red Cross blood drive.

McConnell says he can’t completely prevent an impeachment trial By Niels Lesniewski CQ-Roll Call (TNS)

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reiterated on Monday that he is bound by Senate rules to take up articles of impeachment if they are presented by the House. “Under the Senate rules, we’re required to take it up if the House does go down that path, and we’ll follow the Senate rules,” McConnell said. “It’s a Senate rule related to impeachment that would take 67 votes to change.” That makes clear that he does not expect to have a path to use the “nuclear option” to set a new precedent to stop a trial with just a simple majority, effectively bypassing the rules. Speaking on CNBC, the Kentucky Republican was dismissive of speculation that he might try to change the rules to stop the impeachment process. “The Senate impeachment rules are very clear,” McConnell said. He said, however, that, “how long you’re on it is a whole different matter.” That points to the ability of majority Republican senators

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reiterated on Monday that he is bound by Senate rules to take up articles of impeachment if they are presented by the House.

to set ground rules for the trial or to potentially adopt a motion to dismiss any charges against President Donald Trump during the early stages of a Senate trial. McConnell was appearing to push Speaker Nancy Pelosi to take up the proposed new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, known as USMCA.

“What I want to do is spend our time accomplishing things for the American people,” McConnell said, touting an opinion piece he co-authored in Monday’s Wall Street Journal with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California. “We think that we ought to be able to do more than just create controversy here,”

Rep. Collins, R-N.Y., resigns House FUNERAL seat ahead of guilty plea to insider- DIRECTORS Superbolts: Rare, Powerful trading charges Katherine Kornei The New York Times News Service

The average lightning strike can pack a punch. But then there are superbolts. First identified in the 1970s by satellites designed to monitor nuclear explosions, they can be thousands of times more energetic than normal lightning. But you’re even less likely to be struck by one: Scientists have mined data from the roughly 80 sensors of the World Wide Lightning Location Network to study where superbolts are found. They were surprised to discover that the most powerful lightning doesn’t occur in known lightning hot spots, or at times of year when lightning usually strikes. Instead, they reported last week in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, superbolts predominantly occur over open water from November through February. Robert Holzworth, an atmospheric and space physicist at the University of Washington, and his colleagues analyzed more than 1.7 billion radiofrequency observations of lightning. Focusing on only the most robust detections of lightning strikes from 2010 to 2018, Holzworth and his team tagged 8,171 superbolts above 1 million joules. That’s about 0.0005% of the lightning recorded by the lightning detection network, which he leads. “It’s a tiny fraction,” Holzworth said. Superbolts are so rare that even he, one of the world’s foremost lightning experts, has never witnessed one firsthand. Holzworth and his team determined the location of each

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lightning strike by triangulation because radio signals produced by lightning bounce off parts of Earth’s atmosphere. Superbolts appear to be a different breed of lightning than their smaller brethren. First, they tend to occur over water — superbolts are most prevalent over the eastern North Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. That was unexpected because lightning in general tends to occur over land in the Americas, subSaharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Superbolts also have a different seasonality than lessenergetic bolts: More than three-quarters of them were recorded during Northern Hemisphere winters from November through February. But lightning detection networks have shown that lightning in general peaks in warmer seasons. This discovery was “totally unexpected,” Holzworth said. What explains superbolts’ oddball nature? They may predominantly form over water because there aren’t obvious places for lightning to strike. “There’s not a lot of towers or trees,” Holzworth said. So charge builds up until it’s released all at once as a superbolt striking the water, researchers think. The prevalence of superbolts from November through February may result partly because of warm ocean currents that circulate in the winter, Holzworth said. “When you have cold air flow over warm water, you can get strong convection.”

Renae Merle and Mike DeBonis The Washington Post NEW YORK - Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., is resigning from Congress and expected to plead guilty to insidertrading charges on Tuesday, following allegations last year that he schemed with his son to avoid significant losses on a biotechnology investment. Collins, President Donald Trump’s first congressional supporter, allegedly tipped off his son to confidential information about an Australian biotechnology company, Innate Immunotherapeutics, that he learned as a member of its board. Collins and several others used the information to avoid more than $700,000 in losses, according to prosecutors. He is scheduled to change his plea Tuesday afternoon in a Manhattan federal court. Collins’s son, Cameron; and another family member are scheduled to change their pleas on Thursday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., received a letter of resignation from Collins on Monday, a senior Democratic aide said. The resignation will be effective when the letter is officially filed Tuesday at a scheduled House session. Collins’ attorney did not respond to an email and phone call seeking comment. Collins, who once called the charges against him “meritless,” has since 2013 represented New York’s

27th Congressional District, which encompasses suburban and rural areas stretching east of the Buffalo metropolitan area. Collins won reelection last year after initially suspending his campaign, then reversing that decision despite pressure from Republicans to step aside and allow another GOP candidate on the ballot. Collins was sworn in for a fourth term in January but was not seated on any House committees pending resolution of his indictment. Several candidates have announced campaigns to challenge Collins in 2020, including GOP state Sens. Chris Jacobs and Rob Ortt as well as Democratic lawyer Nate McMurray, who came about 1,000 votes shy of unseating Collins last year. Should Collins resign, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D, would set a special election for the coming months. Despite Collins’ close reelection race, the 27th District is considered reliably Republican - Trump won it by 24 points in 2016. Collins was among Trump’s earliest endorsers and continued speaking out on his behalf after being indicted - including as recently as last week, when the congressman issued a statement criticizing Democrats’ announcement of a formal impeachment investigation of Trump. The White House and fellow Republicans, however, have kept their distance from Collins.

Collins was indicted in August 2018 and had been fighting the charges. Innate Immunotherapeutics was developing a new therapy for multiple sclerosis. Collins served on the company’s board of directors and was its largest shareholder, according to a federal indictment. According to prosecutors, while at the June 2017 congressional picnic at the White House, Collins received an email from Innate Immunotherapeutics’ chief executive alerting the company’s board that an eagerly anticipated drug trial had been a failure. Minutes later, Collins responded to the email: “Wow. Makes no sense. How are these results even possible???” Collins immediately tried to contact his son, who owned millions of Innate Immunotherapeutics shares, according to the indictment. Within a few minutes, Collins and his son called each other six times before connecting and talking for six minutes. During that call, Collins told his son about the failed drug trial, according to the indictment, which cites phone and bank records as well as texts. With that insider knowledge, Collins and his family were able to avoid significant losses before the news became public and the company’s stock price fell more than 90 percent, prosecutors allege.

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OCT. 1 CAIRO — The Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid meets Oct. 1 at Angel’s Family Restaurant, 4385 Route 23, Cairo. Lunch is at noon and meeting is called to order at 1 p.m. Greene County Women’s League (G.C.W.L.) is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide Greene County Cancer patients with assistance in paying medical expenses resulting from the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. 100 percent of donations are committed to patient care. For information, call 518-819-1249 or visit www.greenecountywomensleague.com/become-amember/. ACRA — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra.

OCT. 2 ALBANY — A tour of the multi-generational Van Rensselaer household library at Historic Cherry Hill will take place at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Edward Frisbee Center for Collections & Research. Attendees will be welcomed to take a peek at some of the rare, old and interesting finds among the 5,000 books collected by the Cherry Hill household with rare books expert Dr. Philip Eppard of the University at Albany and Executive Director Deborah EmmonsAndarawis. Tickets are $15 general admission and $5 for members. Fall refreshments of local cider and doughnuts will immediately follow the tour. The Edward Frisbee Center for Collections & Research is located on Cherry Hill Street between First and McCarty Avenues. To purchase tickets visit https://www.eventbrite. com/e/behind-the-scenesbook-tour-tickets72411997233?aff=ebdssbeac

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OCT. 3 FORT PLAIN — The Fort Plain Museum welcomes Saratoga National Historical Park Ranger/Historian Eric Schnitzer as he presents on his newly released book, Don Troiani’s Campaign to Saratoga – 1777 at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the FultonMontgomery Community College’s Allen House, 2805 Route 67, Johnstown. There is a $10 admission fee and preregistration is required. Books will be available for purchase and are $40 ($10 off the cover price). Visit our website, http://www.fortplainmuseum.com/ to register. For information, call 518-774-5669. CATSKILL — Honeyford Memorial American Legion Post 110 of Catskill and Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Catskill Elks Lodge, 45 North Jefferson Heights, Catskill.

OCT. 5 COXSACKIE — Learn to paint the colors of fall! The landscape oil sketch, Painting Outdoors, will be held noon-3 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the Heermance Memorial Library, 1 Ely St., Coxsackie. An intermediate art class: participants will learn to work quickly on small panels in this series of 4 classes. We will set up at a few local sites that have good “picturesque” qualities, with defined foreground, middle, and background. Tom Nelson, instructor. Participants need to bring their own materials; a list is available on our online calendar. Admission is free. For adults and teens. Registration required through the online calendar or by calling the library at 518-731-8084. Registration opens Sept. 20.

of the WAJ Central School was formed. The public and returning alumni are invited to this free program which is being sponsored by the Town of Windham Historical Society. Light refreshments will follow. LANESVILLE — The Lanesville United Methodist Church, 1513 Route 214, Lanesville, will serve a roast beef supper 5-7 p.m. Oct. 4. Take out from 4:15-5 p.m. Adults, $12; children, $6. HENSONVILLE — The Ashland Fire Department will serve a chicken barbecue 2-4 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Hensonville Fire Department, 432 Route 296, Hensonville. Chicken halves only, $8. Benefit for the Greene County Firemen’s Association Scholarship Program. ACRA — Paint Your Farm Animal to Support 4-H 2-5 p.m. Oct. 6 at CCE Education Center, 479 Route 66, Hudson and 2-5 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra. Have an afternoon of fun with friends as you immortalize a photo of your favorite farm animal or pet. For $50 you will leave with a very cool, one-of-a-kind painting of an animal you love and have provided support to Columbia and Greene 4-H. To reserve a seat, call 413205-8346 or go to bershirepaintandsip.com. Be sure to email a photo of your animal to Michelle by Oct. 2 for the Hudson event and Oct. 15 for the Acra event so she can prepare your canvas for you. Artist Michelle Iglesias will instruct each session, providing personal guidance as you follow her fool-proof steps to create your 16x20 canvas. All painting materials, instruction and donation are included. Snacks and non-alcohol sips will be available for purchase.

OCT. 8 WINDHAM — Local Photo Historian and Collector Larry Tompkins will present a slide show at 1 p.m. Oct. 5 (WAJ Alumni Weekend) at the Windham-Hensonville United Methodist Church, 5296 Route 23, Windham. The show entitled “Readin, Riten and Rithmetic” will feature slides of various one room school facilities, staff and students up to the early 1930s when centralization

LATHAM — The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly 24 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co., 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham. All persons, 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic are welcome. For information about the organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit WWW.SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM.

Red Cross needs donors of all blood types, races and ethnicities ALBANY — The American Red Cross urges people of all races and ethnicities to give blood or platelets to help increase the diversity of the blood supply. The vast majority of blood types fall into one of the major blood groups. However, for patients with rare blood types or those who receive regular blood transfusions, blood must be matched closely — beyond the primary A, B, O and AB blood types — to reduce the risk of developing complications from transfusion therapy. The best match may be someone of the same racial or ethnic group. Donors of all blood types, as well as all races and ethnicities, are needed to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse patient population. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood. org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. As a thank-you, those who come to give blood or platelets during the month of October will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of five $500 gift cards redeemable at hundreds of merchants, courtesy of Tango Card. Terms apply; see

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COLUMBIA COUNTY Chatham Firehouse, 10 Hoffman St., Chatham, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 11. Taconic Hills High School, 73 Route 11A, Craryville, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11. Palatine Park and Youth Activity Building, Palatine Park Road, Germantown, 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Hawthorne Valley School, 330 Route 21C, Ghent, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Hillsdale Firehouse, Route 22, Hillsdale, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 7. Hudson Elks Lodge No. 787, 201 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 10.

DUTCHESS COUNTY Amenia Town Hall, 4988 Route 22, Amenia, 2-7 p.m. Oct. 2. East Fishkill Community Center, 890 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 5. Vassar Brothers Medical Center, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4. Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 8. Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, 11:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. Oct. 9.

Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 11. Northern Dutchess Rod and Gun Club, 140 Enterprise Road, Rhinebeck, 2-7 p.m. Oct. 2. Northern Dutchess Hospital, 6511 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4. Clinton Alliance Church Youth Center, 1192 Centre Road, Rhinebeck, 2:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 4.

GREENE COUNTY Catskill United Methodist Church, 40 Woodland Ave., Catskill, 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 12.

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The Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation to support their training programs and services that help women and minority entrepreneurs to start and strengthen their small businesses. Since its founding in 1997, WEDC has assisted nearly 8,000 businesses and has opened doors to business ownership for low-to-moderate income women and minorities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. For information about the Women’s Enterprise Development Center, visit www.wedcbiz. org. Pictured from left are Cynthia Marsh-Croll, Program Director Mid-Hudson, WEDC; Nikki Hahn, Director of Development, WEDC; and Dennis Conn, AVP/Branch Manager, Ulster Savings Bank.

Stefanko recognized as Greene County Veteran of the Year CATSKILL — This year, Greene County will recognize U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Stefanko as the county’s Veteran of the Year. Stefanko was a graduate of Hastings High School and received an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from SUNY Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale. He served from July 10, 1967, to April 1, 1969. He was assigned to Charlie Company, 6th Battalion, 3 1’’ Infantry,

9th Infantry Division as a Squad Leader of Indirect Fire Infantrymen in Vietnam, earning several medals, including the Bronze Star. Stefanko has been a resident of Greene County for more than 35 years. After his discharge from the Army, Stefanko worked at Hastings Service Center for seven years, eventually becoming the owner. He then moved to East Windham and opened Skyland Automotive.

Retiring in 2013, Stefanko spends his time with family and friends; he enjoys outdoor activities and is an active member of VFW Post 1545, in Windham. The Veteran of the Year c eremony will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 4 on the Greene County Courthouse steps, 320 Main St., Catskill. To make a presentation at this event, RSVP to Greene County Veterans Service Agency at 518-943-3703.

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Tierra Farm attains elite B Corp certification VALATIE — Tierra Farm announced it has attained B Corp status, officially becoming a Certified B Corporation. Tierra Farm is the first manufacturing or distribution company in the Capital District of New York to achieve this designation. With the new status, Tierra Farm joins the ranks of purpose-driven, progressive companies in the B Corp community, including Patagonia, Athleta, Ben & Jerry’s and Cabot Creamery, to name a few. Certified B Corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. They are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers,

community and the environment. B Corp businesses meet the highest standards of verified environmental and social responsibility as well as commitment and accountability to customers, stakeholders, employees and community. “The B Corp certification signals to all those who interact with Tierra Farm—including customers, partners, employees and suppliers—that we are fully devoted to using business as a force for doing good,” said Todd Kletter, CEO of Tierra Farm. “B Corp is a global symbol of social and environmental consciousness that communicates Tierra Farm’s core mission of sustainability.” Gunther Fishgold, founder

and president of Tierra Farm, said, “B Corp certification is one of the most significant achievements in our twentyyear history. There are many worthwhile awards and certifications in the business world. B Corp certification is the only one that is such an all-encompassing mark of excellence.” To date, the B Corp designation has been awarded to fewer than 3,000 companies in 150 industry categories and 64 countries worldwide. “B Corp fosters a community of leaders, motivating an international movement to use business to create value for society. Tierra Farm is proud to be a part of that rapidly growing community,” Kletter

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The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce recently joined the Greene County Chamber of Commerce in congratulating EP Nevins Insurance Agency on their new location, which is located in their beautiful new Victorian offices at 4913 State Route 81, Greenville. EP Nevins Insurance has been the Columbia County Chamber Health Insurance Administrator for more than 13 years and continues to assist Chamber members as well as their own clients from their new location. Pictured are owner Erin Nevins with scissors, along with her husband Dan and associate Bonnie Clements. Also in attendance are Chamber representatives from both counties, as well as longtime clients, new neighbors, family and friends.

added. B Lab, which administers the B Corp designation and vetting process, quantifies a company’s commitment to the environment, its employees and the quality of its products. The process begins with taking the assessment test, which is the first step in determining a company’s treatment of its employees, suppliers, community, environment and customers. Questions address five main categories, delving into corporate governance; workers’ pay, health and safety on the job; racial and gender diversity in company ownership; the business’s and suppliers’ environmental impact; and customer service and feedback.

B Lab was founded in 2006 with a mission designed to reflect the growing worldwide concern about workers, the environment and corporate greed. Today, B Corp is a yardstick by which to measure companies’ dedication to balancing profit and purpose via socially and environmentally sustainable actions. For Tierra Farm, attaining B Corp certification involved a rigorous, 10-month documentation process to verify that the company meets the high standards required for of B Corp certification. During the process of certification, Tierra Farm legally registered as a New York State benefit corporation, which is a requirement of the

commitment to public transparency and legal accountability to investors, stakeholders and customers. As a manufacturer of organic products, Tierra Farm’s environmental actions were weighted heavily in the B Corp assessment. Examples of Tierra Farm’s commitment to the environment and actions that were evaluated by B Corp include the farm’s generating nearly 70% of its electricity from solar panels and recycling more than 60% of its waste. Packaging is 100% recyclable and made with eco-friendly materials, and products are sold at prices that are equally fair to farmers and consumers.

Columbia Opportunities annual meeting held HUDSON — The Columbia Opportunities Board of Directors held its annual meeting Sept. 12 at the Elks Club in Hudson. The board seated new consumer sector representative, Rochelle Weiner of Germantown and reappointed private sector representative Carol Friedman of Hudson for another 3-year term. The board elected Bruce Frishkoff of Ghent as board chair, Carol Friedman vice chair and Columbia-Greene Community College Associate Professor, Berne Bendel of Germantown as secretary/treasurer. Other board members include Claverack Town Councilwoman Katy Cashen; Philmont Village Trustee Barbara Sagal; and Hudson Alderwoman Tiffany Garriga. Theresa Mayhew with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties was recognized for her four years of board service,

representing the COI Head Start Policy Council. Mayhew will be retiring from the board at the end of the year. Dawn Stanyon, president of Professionality Consulting presented a program highlighting the branding work she has done with Columbia Opportunities over the last year that included: creating a new logo, launching a Facebook page, updating the agency website and designing a new brochure. She also shared information on how Facebook can be used for fund development. Columbia Opportunities is the Community Action Agency serving all of Columbia County. With a mission to help solve poverty related problems, COI provides opportunities to families and individuals so they may attain the skills, knowledge and resources they need to become self-reliant. Columbia Opportunities

services include advocacy, emergency financial assistance, emergency food pantry, early childhood education, after school and summer enrichment, English language learning classes, informal counseling, help with problem solving, energy assistance, energy conservation services, as well as income tax preparation services. COI serves over 1,000 local families each year. COI is funded through a variety of federal, state, local, and private sources including the Community Services Block Grant. Private contributions from individuals, organizations, and businesses are gratefully accepted. Learn more about Columbia Opportunities, Inc. by calling 518-828-4611, by visiting www. columbiaopportunities.org or following them on Facebook @ columbiaopportunities.

Don Minichino joins Houlihan Lawrence Copake Lake Realty Corp. and Commercial’s brokerage team RYE BROOK — Houlihan Lawrence Commercial announces that Don Minichino, of Poughkeepsie, has joined the company’s team of commercial brokers. Minichino specializes in retail, industrial and office leasing and sales in New York’s Hudson Valley, having helped dozens of companies and investors in Dutchess County start and grow their businesses in his prior role as Director of Business Attraction for Think Dutchess Alliance for Business, where he was responsible for a comprehensive regional and national lead development program and cultivation of relationships with the business community.

“It’s always been a pleasure serving the Hudson Valley business community, as I have my entire life,” said Don Minichino Minichino. “I look forward to putting my knowledge and experience to work with Houlihan Lawrence Commercial and my fellow brokers, to continue building the region.” During his tenure, he assisted in attracting 22 business to the county with an estimated 315 full-time jobs. He also led a repurposing task force to

identify site and building redevelopment opportunities resulting in a transformation of the county’s largest single-user industrial vacancy into a highend lighting manufacturing operation. Prior, he was an account executive with Focus Media in Goshen and a staff reporter for Mid-Hudson News Network. A resident of Poughkeepsie, Minichino earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing communications from Mount Saint Mary College and is a 2018 Leadership Dutchess graduate. He is a member of the New York State Commercial Association of Realtors and co-chair of the Hudson Valley Young Professionals.

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Hillsdale Country Realty join forces

CRARYVILLE — Copake Lake Realty Corp. (CLR) is excited to welcome Mary Lou Kersten, former broker/owner of Hillsdale Country Realty, to the CLR team. She brings with her more than 30 years of real estate experience and a strong understanding of the area. Kersten has many years of community service on Hillsdale town boards, town committees and also years of volunteer service with the Roe Jan Community Library and Habitat for Humanity. Professionally, she serves on the Board for the Columbia Greene Board of Realtors and is a member of the Professional Standards

Committee. She is also past president of this board, recipient of the Columbia Greene Realtor of the Mary Lou Year for two Kersten consecutive years and was selected to be a member of the Realtors Honor Society by the NY State Association of Realtors. “We are honored to have joined forces with Mary Lou Kersten and Hillsdale Country Realty. Her professionalism

and integrity are recognized by her peers and those whom she has worked with. This brings a greater depth of service to both buyers and sellers,” commented Lindsay LeBrecht, Licensed Real Estate Broker and Owner of Copake Lake Realty Corp. CLR will have a branch office at 2602 SR 23, Hillsdale, and the main office for Copake Lake Realty will remain at 290 Birch Hill Road, Craryville. She will be joining Licensed Associate Real Estate Brokers, Margaret “Peggy” Rose and Karen Colin and Licensed Real Estate Salespeople, Susan Troy, Austin Urban and Jennifer Wall.

Greene County to receive Phase 35 and Phase 36 funding

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The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed the Fidelis Care team to Columbia County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Fidelis Care health insurance has been available for many years in the county, but now there is even greater access to Fidelis Care through its expanded team. Pictured with scissors is Deborah LaDue, along with fellow Fidelis team members Christopher White, Mercedes Torres, Yvonne Lynch, JoAnn Rivenburg, Sonia Urritia and Michelle Anderson. They are joined by Chamber of Commerce representatives, including Chamber President Jeffrey Hunt.

Greene County has not been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Baord Program, however funds have been made available through the State Set Aside Allocation. Greene County has been chosen to receive $12,846 , $6,423 for both Phase 35 and Phase 36 funding, to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the USDHS’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army and United Way Worldwide. The local

board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high need areas around the country. A local board made up of representatives from Greene County, Catholic Charities, United Way of the Greater Capital Region, Catskill Mountain Housing, Community Action of Greene County, Inc., area churches and synagogues, as well as a representative from the homeless population will determine how funds awarded to Greene County will be allocated to local service organizations. The local board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive the funds. Under the terms of the grant, local agencies chosen to receive the funds must 1) be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds 3) have an accounting system

4) practice nondiscrimination, 5)have demonstrated the capability to delivery emergency food and /or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Greene County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with Community Action of Greene County, Inc. and Catskill Mountain Housing Corp. These agencies are charged with reporting the number of meals provided, and nights of lodging provided through grants funds. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Local Board President Theresa Lux, c/o Community Action of Greene County, Inc. 7856 Rt. 9W Catskill, NY 12414, no later than October 4th.

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FOOTBALL ROUNDUP:

Chatham rolls over Canajoharie By Tim Martin Columbia-Greene Media

Taconic Hills holds off Catskill/ Cairo-Durham TIM MARTIN/COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

Taconic Hills’ Aidan Flaum (33) and Markus Rosien tackles Catskill/Cairo-Durham’s Jesse Davies during Saturday’s Class C South Division game.

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CAIRO — Taconic Hills is not yet playing at the level head coach Mark Anderson is looking for, but the Titans played well enough to earn a 14-6 victory over Catskill/Cairo-Durham in Saturday’s Class C South Division game at Angelo Canna Town Park. Anderson was not pleased with his team’s play in last week’s 43-0 loss to Voorheesville, but felt Saturday’s effort was definitely a step in the right direction. “Baby steps, we made some baby steps this week,” Anderson said. “We’re still a long way from a finished product, but I was happy with the effort. It was much better than last week, but we’ve got miles to go.” Anderson feels the Titans’ issues aren’t something that can’t be fixed. “It’s bunch of little things all over the field, offensively, defensively and special teams,” Anderson said. “We’re going to hammer it out this week in practice.” Taconic Hills struck first on their second possession against Catskill/Cairo-Durham on

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Taconic Hills quarterback Markus Rosien throws a pass during Saturday’s Class C South Division game against Catskill/CairoDurham.

Saturday. After the Mustangs turned the ball over on downs on their own 34. the Titans went

to work. Operating out of a hurry-up offense, TH needed just eight

plays to reach the end zone, the drive capped off by a seven-yard run by Aidan Flaum, who also ran in the two-point conversion to put the Titans up, 8-0. CCD threatened late in the half, twice driving inside the Titans’ 25, but came up empty both time. Flaum had a big interception off a tipped pass with a minute to go before halftime to kill one of the Mustangs’ drives. TH got a scare on Flaum’s interception return when AllConference lineman Ed Smith went down with an ankle injury. The Titans’ standout came back in the game in the second half, though, and played well. “He’s got the heart of an elephant,” Anderson said of Smith. “He’s an amazing kid and our team would have been devastated without him. He doesn’t come out of the game, he’s an amazing ballplayer. All the kids look up to him and he’s an amazing captain and role model.” The score remained 8-0 until early in the fourth quarter when CCD finally got on the board. A Jesse Davies interception gave the Mustangs excellent field See TACONIC B8

CANAJOHARIE — Chatham scored three unanswered touchdowns in the second quarter and went on to post a 39-20 victory over Canajoharie/ Fort Plain in Saturday’s cross-division football game. Chatham scored twice in the first quarter on a 25-yard run by Thomas Van Tassel and a nineyard run by Quinten Kastner. Jacob Rippel added one extra points kick. C/ FP scored on a 50-yard pass play to close the gap to 13-6. Chatham broke the game open in the second stanza as Jayshawn Williams scored on a 60-yard pass play from Casey Sitzer and returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown. Van Tassel added a five-yard run and Sitzer tossed a two-point conversion pass to Kastner to make the score 33-6 at halftime. C/FP added two scores early in the fourth quarter before Kastner scored on an eight-yard run for Chatham to seal the deal.

Van Tassel rushed for a season-high 103 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries for Chatham. Kastner had 93 yards and a TD on 13 carries and Spencer Ford had 20 yards on four carries. Sitzer completed 4 of 7 passes for 88 yards and a TD. Williams (60 yards), Ford (22 yards), Kastner (13 yards) and Mateo Talbott (three yards) all had one reception. Sean King led the Chatham defense with six solo tackles and two assists. Justin Geerholt had one solo and five assists; Williams one solo, two assists and an interception; Kyle Jackson one solo and two assists; Sitzer one solo, one assist and two fumble recoveries; Talbott two assists; Ford two solos; Nate Dyer two assists; Kyle Nehmans two assists; Mike Lynch one solo and one assist; Matt Thorsen one solo; Anthony Schiffer one assist; Grayson Van Wie one solo; Gage Nelson one assist; Van Tassel one sack; Kastner one solo and See CHATHAM B3

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H-T edges Germantown to win tourney title By Tim Martin Columbia-Greene Media

TANNERSVILLE — Kaeden Leach scored on a penalty kick with 1:32 remaining in the second overtime as Hunter-Tannersville defeated Germantown, 1-0, to win the H-T Tournament championship on Saturday. Leach and teammate Armand Aizstrauts were named tournament Most Valuable Players. Germantown’s Jace Anderson and Jaden Velez were named to the All-Tournament team, along with Brian VanValin of Windham and Jaiden DeMaio of

Roxbury. “This was a crazy game,” H-T coach Brent Dearing said. “I thought we had the better chances in the first half, but couldn’t cash in. They (Germantown) started to get the momentum in the second half and we got tired. We were coming off back to back OT games. In OT, it went back and forth until we got the penalty kick and ended it. It was a great game and tough that it had to end that way.” Germantown had 19 shots See H-T B3

NFL’s biggest surprises through the first quarter of the season John Clayton The Washington Post

The NFL had a September to remember, but not necessarily in a positive way. Seven quarterbacks went down with injuries or ailments, and on Sunday, Buffalo’s Josh Allen entered into concussion protocol and Chicago’s Mitchell Trubisky hurt his shoulder. Add in Andrew Luck’s retirement and the benchings of Eli Manning and Ryan Fitzpatrick, and that’s a ridiculous amount of change at the sport’s most important position, putting pressure on several young quarterbacks. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t an exciting September, however, with 34 of the first 64 games decided by eight points or less, some very compelling divisional races (especially in the NFC), and quarterback play remaining high despite the injuries. There was also plenty of officiating drama, and coaches are still trying to figure out the new pass interference rule. Let’s rank the top five surprises of the first quarter of the 2019 NFL season: - Daniel Jones is saving the Giants New York was going nowhere with Manning at quarterback, and through two weeks it looked as though the team would be headed back to the top of the draft order in 2020. But General Manager Dave Gettleman deserves some credit, especially given how much criticism he received for drafting Jones sixth overall last April. While beating the 0-4 Washington Redskins

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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws the ball against the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium.

may not go down as a career highlight, Jones played well in earning his second straight win, and it’s clear he brings elements to the Giants’

offense they simply didn’t have under Manning, who had a long, successful career as a pocket passer. Jones’s speed and ability to

escape pressure makes them a more dynamic, modern offense. He escaped about a half-dozen plays Sunday on which he could have been sacked, including a first-down run on a thirdand-13 play in the fourth quarter. His decisionmaking has been exceptional, and Coach Pat Shurmur praised him for being “smarter than all of us.” As a rookie, he’ll make mistakes. He had interceptions on two consecutive possessions. With Saquon Barkley out a month or two with a high-ankle sprain, a postseason berth might be asking too much. But in two games, Jones is completing 69 percent of his passes and leading the Giants to an average of 28 points a game. Most importantly, they’re relevant again. - Jared Goff is off to a rough start Clearly, this Los Angeles Rams offense isn’t the one that earned Sean McVay praise as the best young mind in football. The problems start with running back Todd Gurley, who, as expected, isn’t the same back he was the past two seasons due to his arthritic knee. He’s averaging 12 carries for 55 yards per game. In Sunday’s crazy 55-40 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Gurley didn’t get his first carry until midway through the second quarter and he had only five rushes for 16 yards. In fact, the Rams rank 30th running the ball in the first half, on just 27.9 percent of plays, and have a 3.7 yards per carry average. That’s See NFL B3

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Chase Daniel steps in to lead Bears past Vikings Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO — Matt Nagy likes the idea of his team having to navigate through some adversity. Early this season the Bears already have tackled as much as they did all of last year, up until the moment Cody Parkey missed his the fateful 43-yard field-goal try. They knew they would be without wide receiver Taylor Gabriel, right guard Kyle Long and defensive end Bilal Nichols on Sunday and figured defensive lineman Akiem Hicks could miss too. Then, in the morning the Bears learned inside linebacker Roquan Smith would miss the game for a personal reason. Add in a lingering sore right knee for kicker Eddy Pineiro, and they wound up without five starters and with a kicker who isn’t fully healthy for what figured to be a low-scoring NFC North tussle with the Vikings at Soldier Field. Less than ideal, for sure, and much more than they dealt with as one of the healthiest teams in the league last season. So when Mitch Trubisky tried spinning out of the pocket on the sixth play from scrimmage, but instead turned directly into oncoming linebacker Anthony Barr, things quickly became more complicated. Trubisky was able to scamper away from Barr, but defensive end Danielle Hunter tracked him down from behind, stripping the ball and bringing him down awkwardly on his left shoulder. That injury sent a call to the sideline for Chase Daniel just more than three minutes into the game. “We want to be comfortable being uncomfortable,” Nagy said a week ago when his team was preparing for a trip to Washington. This probably qualified as nervous-tic uncomfortable — with a sweat. All of a sudden the defense was down three starters in the front seven and on offense the quarterback, right guard and wide receiver who caught three touchdown passes on Monday night were out. Behind the best performance by the offensive line in the first month of the season, Daniel

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Chase Daniel of the Chicago Bears leaves the field following a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on Sunday.

quickly helped the Bears complete a 14-play, 75-yard drive, connecting with running back Tarik Cohen on an option route for a 10-yard touchdown and an early lead en route to a dominating 16-6 victory. The Bears didn’t put a ton of points on the board, and there are legitimate questions about how explosive the offense can be, but the defense stuffed the NFL’s leading rusher Dalvin Cook (14 carries, 35 yards) and throttled quarterback Kirk Cousins, sacking him six times. The Vikings devoted their offseason to upgrading their offensive line and reshaping the offense, but Khalil Mack, Roy Robertson-Harris and Nick Williams wrecked the Vikings with some help from linebackers Danny Trevathan and Nick Kwiatkoski. “For the amount of guys that stepped in

throughout the week, with some of the injuries that we had, it just goes to show the type of culture that we have,” Nagy said. “It’s as simple as that. There was no concern in regard to, now what? No, it’s the next guy up. That was a really good football team that we just played, and to come here and battle through that and win the way we did, for me as a head coach, I’m just super proud.” So after a season-opening loss to the Packers, the Bears have rolled off three straight wins and prepare for a trip to London to face the Raiders before a week off provides a little extra time for some of the injured to heal. Daniel was an efficient 22-for-30 for 195 yards. He was sacked just once and didn’t turn the ball over, the kind of performance that is going to get the Bears, with their defense, a win

most weeks. When Daniel entered the game — he handed off to running back David Montgomery on the first play — he didn’t use any extra words in the huddle. “He just called the play,” Cohen said. “Keep everything routine. There’s no need for no sob stories. We’ve got to get on the ball.” Nagy was short on details regarding the severity of Trubisky’s injury. Trubisky watched the second half from the sideline with his left arm in a sling. The coach did say he doesn’t think it is a season-ending injury, and the Bears have experience with Daniel at the helm as he went 1-1 starting in Trubisky’s place last season. Daniel looked sharper, quicker and more decisive with his reads than Trubisky, and that has to provide confidence if the 11-year veteran is needed for another game or more. It was a bizarre first half as the Vikings had only two possessions. Cornerback Prince Amukamara stripped wide receiver Stefon Diggs to end the second Minnesota possession. Daniel then hit Anthony Miller for a 5-yard gain on fourth-and-3 to set up a field goal that put the Bears ahead 10-0 at halftime. The Vikings got the ball to open the third quarter and Mack stripped Cousins from behind with Williams recovering to set up another Pineiro field goal. At that point it was clear if the Bears offense didn’t create a huge momentumturning blunder, the Vikings weren’t going anywhere. Provided the Bears don’t have to find a replacement for Mack, who has to be one of the early leading candidates for defensive player of the year honors with 4 ½ sacks and four forced fumbles, they have depth that allows them to meet the challenges of adversity, to this point anyway. “It’s a level of expectation,” Mack said. “It’s the standard that has been set. These guys held it down for me when I was out. It’s the expectation for me to hold it down and for everyone else to hold it down. That’s what you want to see, guys stepping up.”

What happened in Week 4 of the NFL Benjamin Hoffman The New York Times News Service

If you thought Week 4 was going to separate the pretenders and contenders, you were sorely mistaken. The Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions were terrific in defeat, the Cleveland Browns reminded everyone why they were hyped so much during the offseason and the Los Angeles Rams showed off quite a few flaws in a devastating loss at home. Week 4’s theme was keeping things interesting. Here’s what we learned. — You can lose without being exposed. The Bills and the Lions came into this week looking to prove that their undefeated starts to the season were not just flukes and they did just that despite losing. Buffalo’s outstanding defense made Tom Brady and the New England Patriots’ offense look positively pedestrian, and Matthew Stafford and the Detroit offense hung tough in a shootout with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The rest of the league should be on notice that Buffalo and Detroit are teams to worry about. — The New Orleans Saints are magical at home on Sunday nights. Drew Brees was out, New Orleans was up against an undefeated Dallas Cowboys team that in previous weeks had looked far superior on both sides of the ball, and the Saints failed to score a touchdown. They won anyway, 12-10, intercepting Dak Prescott’s last-second Hail Mary to secure the victory. New Orleans has not lost a Sunday night game at home in the entire time NBC has hosted the NFL’s game of the week, going 12-0 since 2006. — The AFC North is starting over. Baker Mayfield responded to his many critics by throwing for 342 yards in an easy 40-25 win over Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns, who had been all over the place in a 1-2 start, had everything working on Sunday: Nick Chubb rushed for 165 yards and three touchdowns, Jarvis Landry had 167 receiving yards and Cleveland’s defense made Jackson look far shakier than he had during a 2-1 start to the season. With Cleveland and Baltimore tied at the top of their division with 2-2 records — and Pittsburgh and Cincinnati seemingly irrelevant with matching 0-3 records before their Monday night showdown — the Browns’ rough start is officially washed away. — The Haskins part of the HaskinsJones rivalry is off to a bad start. The Washington Redskins apparently liked what they saw when their longtime NFC East rivals, the New York Giants, made the switch to Daniel Jones at quarterback. Washington tried for similar magic by putting

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is pressured by Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) at New Era Field.

its rookie, Dwayne Haskins, under center in place of Case Keenum in a game that was already slipping away. Haskins did throw one touchdown pass, but it went to Jabrill Peppers, a defensive back for the Giants. The Giants won, 24-3. Coach Jay Gruden did not guarantee Haskins another start, but Gruden is not guaranteed to be Washington’s coach next week. — Sometimes 500 passing yards isn’t enough. Los Angeles got off to a terrible start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, fought back valiantly, and then lost, 55-40. Along the way, Jared Goff threw for an eye-popping 517 yards — tied for the eighth most in NFL regular season history, according to Pro Football Reference. Goff also threw three interceptions and Ndamukong Suh, a former Ram, returned a Goff fumble for a gamesealing touchdown in the final two minutes. Raising eyebrows in the loss: Tampa Bay’s defense held Todd Gurley to just 16 rushing yards. Gurley’s total has gone down each game since Week 1 (97, 63, 43, 16). — The NFL still has a safety problem. After Thursday’s game resulted in two players being taken off the field in neck braces, the league had a rough Sunday in terms of player health. Buffalo’s Josh Allen,

Cleveland’s Jarvis Landry and Detroit’s T.J. Hockenson all sustained concussions and Chicago’s Mitchell Trubisky lasted just six plays before being ruled out with a left shoulder injury. Micah Hyde of the Bills was openly critical of the officiating crew for not ejecting Jonathan Jones of the Patriots after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Allen. “If one of us did that to 12, we wouldn’t have been in the game anymore,” Hyde said, referring to Brady by his jersey number.Jalen Ramsey was held out of Jacksonville’s last-second win over Denver with a back injury, though that injury seemed to manifest from a desire to no longer play for the team. Top Performers Fitzgerald Up to No. 2 on Receptions List Larry Fitzgerald, the longtime star wide receiver of the Arizona Cardinals, now trails only Jerry Rice in career receptions after his five catches Sunday gave him 1,326 for his career. Fitzgerald, in his 16th season out of the University of Pittsburgh (all with Arizona), came into the game four catches short of Tony Gonzalez for second place and he pushed past the Hall of Fame tight end with his fifth of the day, which came in the fourth quarter of the Cardinals’ 27-10 loss at

home to the Seattle Seahawks. Jason Witten, back from retirement this season, had four catches in the Cowboys’ 12-10 loss to New Orleans, and is second to Fitzgerald among active players with 1,166 receptions for his career. In another milestone, Frank Gore, the ageless running back of the Buffalo Bills, had 109 yards on the ground in Sunday’s loss to New England, which pushed him past the 15,000-yard mark for his career. He is at 15,021, which has him 248 yards short of Barry Sanders for third-place on the career rushing list. Daniel Jones Steadies Giants in Win The Giants’ season seemed to be slipping away after an 0-2 start. The switch to Jones made the team instantly relevant and has led to consecutive wins. That the wins came against lesser competition mutes the enthusiasm some, but the Giants are officially putting the team’s bad start behind it. “We’re not worried about two weeks ago,” Janoris Jenkins said. “We’re worried about what’s ahead.” One* Sentence About Every Game *Except when it takes two. Panthers 16, Texans 10: Carolina might want to temper their

enthusiasm for Kyle Allen a bit, as the second-year quarterback won the game but also lost three fumbles. Buccaneers 55, Rams 40: A 3-0 start was good, in theory, but the Rams failed to garner much enthusiasm for their play. After a turnover-laded loss at home to Tampa Bay, Los Angeles is a fairly shaky 3-1. Patriots 16, Bills 10: This is a very weird things to write: Brady is lucky his lackluster performance didn’t lead to a loss in Buffalo. Chiefs 34, Lions 30: Mahomes saw his streak of 14 consecutive games with two touchdown passes end — he was held without a touchdown pass — but he used his arm and his legs to engineer a come-from-behind victory. Jaguars 26, Broncos 24: Denver led by 17-3 in the first half but Gardner Minshew, Leonard Fournette and the rest of the Jacksonville offense kept pressing, sneaking out with a road victory thanks to Josh Lambo’s game-winning 33-yard field goal. Browns 40, Ravens 25: It is hard to determine which was more disappointing: Jackson’s passing (247 yards, 2 interceptions) or Baltimore’s run defense (193 yards and four touchdowns). Bears 16, Vikings 6: Chicago’s offense had a perfectly good excuse for looking a bit lackluster — Mitchell Trubisky was lost to injury on the Bears’ sixth play of the game — while Minnesota did not appear to have an excuse for the disappearing act of both Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook. Saints 12, Cowboys 10: Touchdowns? The Saints don’t need touchdowns to win on Sunday night. Raiders 31, Colts 24: A recipe for road success: Derek Carr got Oakland off to a fast start, the Raiders’ defense scored a touchdown and the team’s newest acquisition, Trevor Davis, ran in a 60-yard touchdown. Giants 24, Redskins 3: Wayne Gallman isn’t going to make anyone forget Saquon Barkley, but the Giants’ fill-in at running back did just fine against Washington, with 118 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. Seahawks 27, Cardinals 10: Either Seattle’s defense is a lot better than it had looked in the season’s first three weeks or Arizona’s offense needs a lot of work. Titans 24, Falcons 10: “We’re a quarter way through the season and we have not played to our standard, that’s for sure,” Matt Ryan said. Chargers 30, Dolphins 10: Having returned from his holdout, Melvin Gordon had a terrific view from the sideline as Austin Ekeler carried Los Angeles to victory against a team that has no business playing in the NFL this season.

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Turns out the Red Sox might be just getting started in 2019 By Bill Koch The Providence Journal, R.I. (TNS)

BOSTON — The cramped home clubhouse at Fenway Park had some fresh clutter as of Friday afternoon. Moving boxes were spread in the thin aisle that separates the two main walls of lockers. Rolls of packing tape sat on a pair of coffee tables, with their familiar crackling and ripping sounds storing away some precious items for the offseason. The players parking lot was nearly empty. The bulk of the luxury SUVs and monster trucks favored by members of the Red Sox have been shipped home to states like Florida and California, Texas and South Carolina. There will be no October drives to the ballpark this season for the first time since 2015. These were sobering reminders

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on goal and six corner kicks. Hunter-Tannersville had 11 shots and seven corners. Velez had seven saves for the Clippers. Wildcats’ goalkeeper Josh Vital stopped 16 shots.

GIRLS SOCCER H-T TOURNAMENT Germantown 2, Windham 0 TANNERSVILLE — The Germantown girls soccer team defeated the Windham Warriors of Section IV 2-0 Saturday to capture third place in the Hunter-Tannersville Tournament. Two first half goals by junior midfielder Riley Gibbons held up for the Clippers. Gibbons’ first goal came from 20 yards out just under ten minutes into the match after a series of give and go passes with sophomore midfielder

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three pass deflections; Tyler Kneller one solo. Chatham (3-1) returns home to play Whitehall on Friday at 7 p.m. Glens Falls 49, Hudson 16 GLENS FALLS — Griffin Woodell scored five touchdowns, two coming on punt returns, to lead defending Class B state champs Glens Falls to a 49-16 victory over Hudson in Saturday’s Class B game. Woodell had punt returns of 55 and 60 yards for scores for the Indians. He also returned a fumble 38 yards for a TD and

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put more on Goff, and in some ways has changed his game. He’s struggling with the underneath routes and he isn’t getting the ball downfield. In four first halves, his yards per attempt is 5.8, well below his 7.7 career average. Despite all of that, the Rams remain a strong Super Bowl contender at 3-1, but face a tough turnaround with a Thursday night game coming up in Seattle. - The gulf between AFC’s best and rest is even bigger than we thought The New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs are clearly the top two teams in the conference through four weeks, marching to 4-0 starts after finishing as conference finalists a year ago. Even though he didn’t throw a touchdown pass, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes moved the ball up and down the field in beating the Detroit Lions, 34-30, on the road. It wasn’t a pretty game for the Patriots in beating the Bills on the road, 16-10, but their defense is really good and Tom Brady is Tom Brady. Who’s the third-best team

ahead of a meaningless series with the Orioles. There was little energy among the 34,533 fans on hand or the team they came to support, as Boston suffered a 4-1 defeat against Baltimore. “The whole season I’ve been thinking about it,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. “To sum it up, very consistent at being inconsistent.” Being marooned on the West Coast and starting 3-8 didn’t help matters. Losing eight straight games around the July 31 trade deadline was ultimately the knockout blow. The Red Sox were stuck running uphill behind the Yankees and Rays in the American League East from what felt like the start of the race. “When you come here the expectations are just like last year,” Cora said. “You win the World Series – if not, it’s not good enough. This year we weren’t good enough.”

This perfect fall evening confirmed it. And it went well beyond the fact that 30-year-old rookie Asher Wojciechowski shoved on Boston for the second time in three starts this season. This was the type of occasion the last three years where the Red Sox were still playing for something, still attempting to remain sharp heading into their most important games of the season. “Everybody’s going to have that extra month this year unfortunately,” Matt Barnes said. “We’ll look at that as giving everybody an extra month to work out and get the bodies right to come back into spring training.” Just how many Boston players will return? There is no current president of baseball operations or general manager — whatever title you’d like to bestow, the Red Sox don’t have one. And the depth of the decisions to be

Ryane Anderson. Then, with just under 15 minutes remaining in the first half, Gibbons curled a corner kick just beyond the reach of Windham goalkeeper Casey Coe. With superior possession play through the rest of the match, the CHVL-leading Clippers’ lead was never seriously challenged, according to Germantown Coach Mike Pudney. Pudney was again pleased with his team’s overall play, and happy to finish off the tournament with a win despite some lingering injuries. Germantown’s starting sweeper, junior Emma Howard, sat the match due to a hip injury, and Gibbons sat the second half to continue to rehab a knee injury. “The rest of the team keeps stepping up and helping us get whole again as we look to the home stretch of the regular season and beyond,” Pudney said, also noting the possession leadership of junior midfielder Megan Dunn, and the

exceptional defensive play of sophomore sweeper Morgan Staats who anchored the Clippers defense in Howard’s absence. Junior net-minder Kaitlyn Stagno turned away the three shots she faced to record her fifth clean sheet of the season. Germantown outshot Windham, 19-3. Gibbons was named to the All-Tournament team. Germantown (6-0, 8-2) returns to CHVL play on Wednesday with a home match against Heatly at 4:15 p.m.

made in the coming weeks was laid bare by principal owner John Henry and club chairman Tom Werner prior to Friday’s first pitch. “Our real intention is to be competitive every year, and we’ll do whatever we have to do to do that,” Werner said. “But it doesn’t mean – the solution to that isn’t always having the highest payroll in baseball.” That blank check Dave Dombrowski seemed to have in his pocket when he signed Chris Sale, Nathan Eovaldi and Steve Pearce to a combined $220 million in contracts? Gone. That leverage Dombrowski used after building arguably the best baseball team in Boston’s history? Squandered in less than 11 months. It has been a stunning fall from grace for both Dombrowski and the organization as a whole. The next executive making the

critical decisions for the Red Sox finds Mookie Betts a year from free agency and noncommittal on pledging his future to the club. Bobby Dalbec, C.J. Chatham, Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck could be on the verge of graduating from the farm system, but they’re unlikely to play leading roles on a postseason contender as soon as next season. Ruthlessness will be required while parting company with some players at the bottom of the roster in the name of freeing up necessary Competitive Balance Tax space. Monday will be the final morning of player meetings and media interviews in the Boston clubhouse. This meandering, mediocre campaign on the field will all be over soon. The real Red Sox business seems to be just getting started.

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Claire Meyer was proud of the effort the team put forth and pleased that the girls are utilizing new skills and better team cohesiveness. C-A drops to 1-5-1 in league and 2-5-1 overall, while Taconic Hills improves to 5-1, 7-1.

Catskill 3, Coxsackie-Athens 1 CATSKILL — Catskill topped Coxsackie-Athens, 3-1, in Friday’s Patroon Conference girls soccer action. Katie Bulich scored two goals and Lauren Liberti had one for the Cats (7-1, 8-2). C-A’s lone goal was a result of a deflected ball off of a Catskill defender. Catskill goes to Maple Hill,

while Coxsackie-Athens goes to Cairo-Durham today at 4:15 p.m. Chatham 1, Maple Hill 0 CHATHAM — Hannah Taylor scored off an assist from Julia Rose to give Chatham a 1-0 victory over Maple Hill in Friday’s Patroon Conference girls soccer action. Haley Pulver stopped three shots in recoridng the shutout for the Panthers. Maple Hill’s Hannah Brewer collected six saves. Greenville 7, Taconic Hills 0 GREENVILLE — Molly Quinn scored four goals to spark Greenville to a 7-0 victory over Taconic Hills in Patroon Conference girls soccer action on Saturday. Morgan Whitbeck and Kaitlyn Silk both contributed one goal and one assists to Greenville’s attack. Baillie Kappel scored a goal. Spartans’ goaltender Josie O’Hare had two saves and Taconic Hills’ Lauren Adamo had 14.

Taconic Hills 6, Coxsackie-Athens 1 COXSACKIE — Amelia Canetto and Delana Bonci each had two goals to highlight Taconic Hills’ 6-1 victory over Coxsackie-Athens in Friday’s Mid-Hudson athleltic League field hockey match. Delana Bonci scored, assisted by Amara Wright, to give Taconic Hills a 1-0 lead C-A answered when Claire Richards scored off an incoming pass by Peyton Bradt. The Titans surged ahead when Canetto tallied her two goals, the second off an assist from Bonci. In second half Bonci scored again, followed by goals from Sage Pulver, with an assist from Kiersten Shumway, and Abigail Tracy. C-A goalie, Madison O’Callaghan had 20 saves on 25 shots. TH goalie Sydney Kiernan had three saves on five shots. C-A had three penalty corners to Taconic Hills’ 16. Coxsackie-Athens coach

had scoring runs of one and five yards. Aiden Hirsch scored the Indians’ other two touchdowns, one on a 37-yard TD pass from Noah Girard and the other on a 20-yard run. Hudson trailed 49-9 after three quarters, but avoided the shutout with a pair of fourth quarter scores. Mike Green had a six-yard run and Deandre Smith scored on a 15-yard run. Smith ran in both two-point conversion tries. Green finished with 60 yards rushing on seven carries for Hudson. Smith had 40 yards on sevne carries, Zyonn Clanton 24 yards on nine carries and Caleb Romano 16 yards on three carries. Romano completed four of 12 passes for 61 yards and had

one throw picked off. Green had three catches for 52 yards and Jeremiah Wilburn had one catch for nine. Woodell finished with 87 yards rushing on just five carries. Aalijah Sampson had 45 yards on four carries, Hirsch 37 yards on three carries and Jackson Brand 30 yards on two carries. Noah Girard completed 6 of 8 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. Sampson was the Indians’ leading receiver with three catches for 40 yards. Hudson (1-3) travels to Ravena on Friday at 7 p.m. Voorheesville 54, Coxsackie-Athens 6 VOORHEESVILLE — Voorheesville jumped out to a 41-0 lead by halftime en route to a 54-6 triump over

Coxsackie-Athens in Saturday’s Class C South Division game. Joe Tomlin rushed for 222 yards and two scores to lead the Blackbirds (3-1). Noah Bartel scored C-A’s lone touchdown on a six-yard run. Brandon Wolbert completed 4 of 15 passes for 45 yards with one interception. Jameson Brockett completed 4 of 5 passes for 54 yards. Tim Simmons caught three passes for 57 yards and Dillon Hynes had three catches for 27 yards. Brockett had one catch for 10 yards and Anthony Lansing one catch for five yards. Julian Cruz had 30 yards on one carry to lead the Indians’ ground attack. Jesse White had 22 yards on five carries,

Bartels 10 yards and a TD on one carry, Wolbert 10 yards on five carries and Brian Somsky nine yards on two carries. Coxsackie-Athens (1-3) will play at Tamarac on Friday at 7 p.m. Holy Trinity 63, Ichabod Crane 7 VALATIE — Joe Tortello threw four touchdowns passes to lead Holy Trinity t0 a 63-7 victory over Ichabod Crane in Friday’s Class B Reinfurt Division football game. Tortello tossed scoring passes of 40 and 16 yards to Nacier Hundley, 36 yards to Todd Williamson and 28 yards to Noah Foster, giving him 17 TD passes in four games with no interceptions. Foster also scored on kick returns of 70 and 55 yards and on

a 36-yard run. He also snagged two interceptions on defense. Rodney Parker added a 19-yard scoring run. Austin Walsh threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Gabe Michalko for the Riders’ only points. Walsh completed 9 of 19 passes for 119 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions. Marcus George had 10 carries for 26 yards to lead the Riders’ ground attack. Nick Trossbach added 32 yards on 16 carries. Michalko had three receptions for 38 yards and a TD. Haydon Broockmann had two receptions for 44 yards. Ichabod Crane (1-3) travels to Schalmont on Friday at 7 p.m.

in the AFC? By record, it’s 3-1 Buffalo. After that, you can take your pick of the eight 2-2 teams, including all four members of the AFC South. The AFC North race between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns is shaping up to be a good one, but Baltimore has some defensive issues that have been exposed the past two weeks, in part due to having lost its top two pass rushers in free agency. The Los Angeles Chargers, 12-4 a season ago, have major injury issues. - There’s trouble in Minnesota This was supposed to be the season that Kirk Cousins would take the Minnesota Vikings deep into the playoffs. They gave him a three-year, $84 million contract last offseason to do so. But as he enters the middle of that deal, he’s not getting the team over the top. Sunday’s 16-6 loss to the Chicago Bears showed more flaws for Cousins. Even though he completed 27 of 36 passes, he gained only 233 yards, had no touchdowns and the offenses generated only six points. Wide receiver Adam Thielen expressed his frustration after the game. “At some point, you’re not going to be able to run the ball for 180 yards, even with the

best running back in the NFL,” Thielen said. “That’s when you have to be able to throw the ball. You have to be able to hit the deep passes.” Last year, Cousins was 2-71 against winning quarterbacks. On Sunday, he lost to Bears backup Chase Daniel after Trubisky was knocked out with his shoulder injury. In a competitive NFC North, the Vikings could be in trouble. - The Falcons haven’t gotten back on track I was among those who expected a bounceback season out of Atlanta and quarterback Matt Ryan, but instead, just four weeks in, the Falcons’ season is on the brink of disaster. They are 1-3 and have been outscored, 71-20, in the first halves of their games. Because he’s playing from behind so much, Ryan’s turnover numbers have soared, and the margin for error on defense has dropped. Even though he’s completing 70.5 percent of his passes at a great 7.5 yard per attempt average, he’s on pace to throw 24 interceptions. Ryan didn’t throw any picks in the 24-10 loss to Tennessee on Sunday, but everything seems to be wrong. The Falcons had no sacks against the most sacked team in the NFL. Devonta Freeman had only 28 rushing yards on 12 carries. “We are not near

the team we can be,” Falcons coach Dan Quinn said. That’s an understatement. Since their Super Bowl loss to the Patriots after the 2016 season, the Falcons are 19-19. - The Saints might still be the NFC’s best team. Teddy Bridgewater wasn’t great in New Orleans’ 12-10 win over Dallas, but he did enough to win. The defense showed in wins over the Cowboys and Seahawks that they can create enough big plays to earn victories while Drew Brees is sidelined. - The Ravens’ defense has struggled. In the locker room after Sunday’s 40-25 loss to Cleveland, safety Earl Thomas got into a heated discussion with defensive end Brandon Williams, who was scratched because of a knee injury that put him on the injury report Saturday. Thomas must have been questioning why Williams didn’t play. Still, Thomas said after the game that he didn’t fully chase Nick Chubb on his 88-yard touchdown run for fear of getting a hamstring injury. The Ravens’ defense has given up 73 points in their past two losses. - Maybe there is hope for Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. Winston threw for 385 yards and four touchdowns in the Bucs’ 55-40 win over the Rams. Mariota had a

129.7 quarterback rating and three touchdown passes in the Titans’ 24-10 win over Atlanta. Both are free agents after the season and trying to convince their teams to re-sign them. - The Seahawks are seeing the benefits of Jadeveon Clowney and Ziggy Ansah. Clowney had a one-handed interception return for a touchdown in the 27-10 win over Arizona. Ansah had five tackles, two quarterback pressures and a sack. That’s good production from a position that looked like a weakness just a few months ago. Side note: The Cardinals had only five active wide receivers in the loss to Seattle. Instead of using five-receiver sets, which they used 130 of 209 offensive plays in the first three games, they were using a lot of three-receiver sets, employing one or even two tight ends at times, which is

different from the original plans for the Air Raid offense. - Backup quarterbacks continue to play well. They are now 10-9 this season, led by the unbeaten starts of Jones, Kyle Allen and Bridgewater. Gardner Minshew’s 2-1 record as Nick Foles’ fill-in is helping to save the Jacksonville Jaguars’ season. Despite an off day against Oakland, Jacoby Brissett is still looking good in leading the Colts to a 2-2 start. Cam Newton is right is saying he needs to be 100 percent recovered from his foot injury, as he isn’t the same quarterback when he’s hurt. He has lost his past eight starts, while Allen is 3-0 as his fill-in. - The NFC is outplaying the AFC. The NFC is 12-5 against the AFC in interconference play, while the NFC West is 5-0 against the AFC North.

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TENNIS Rensselaer 4, Hudson 3 HUDSON — Rensselaer took four of five singles matches to defeat Hudson, 4-3, in Friday’s PAtroon Conference girls tennis match. Results Singles: Monica Gault (R) defeated Melena Jeune, 8-0; Kira Nakushia (R) defeated Lizbeth Gomez, 8-2; Vaida Hempstead (R) defeated Abida Begum, 8-2; Lay Htoo (R) defeated Hassiter Tonni, 8-1; Yasmen Akter (H) defeated Annabelle Niedl, 8-0. Doubles: Tamana Akter and Saba Mokluch (H) defeated Erin Johnson and Ivy Hempstead, 8-7 (7-3); Ritu Islam and Fatima Akter (H) won by default.

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New owner has serial affairs with restaurant staff Dear Abby, I have been employed at a fine dining restaurant for 30 years. I love my job. New owners bought it eight years ago, and the restaurant was booming. Our owner had an affair with another employee, and her schedule and treatment became insane. She DEAR ABBY didn’t have to work as hard as the rest of us, treated everyone she worked with horribly and nothing was done about it. She and her family suddenly moved out of state a short while ago, and nothing was ever said about her again. Recently, we found out that he’s having an affair with another co-worker, and the entire staff is discouraged and angry. Both of our bosses, husband and wife, seem OK with these affairs and act like nothing is wrong! Morale is at an all-time low, and the anger and frustration are at an all-time high. I’m trying to ride this out, but I’m very frustrated and just want to quit. My heart is heavy because I love my job and my customers. Do you have any suggestions? Confounded In California

JEANNE PHILLIPS

The new proprietors appear to have “an arrangement,” which is why the wife is willing to look the other way while her husband carries on. If the new “girlfriend” is receiving the same favoritism in her work assignments that the last one enjoyed, you and the rest of the staff have a right to complain about the unequal treatment. It might be most effective if you do it as a group. Change jobs if the atmosphere isn’t healthy for you, and some of your favorite customers may follow. That goes for every other person

who works there. If enough of you quit, it may have a negative effect on the business. Dear Abby, I have been seeing a man for the last few months. His brother and my cousin have been dating for four years. He’s 35, and I’m 23. He is about to be divorced and has a record, but the last crime he committed was 10 years ago. If not for the fact that his brother is dating my cousin, I’d be much more skeptical. But my cousin has never had anything bad to say about him, and I’m confident if there were, she would tell me. My family is adamantly against the relationship. They say he’s too old for me, I should be more concerned about his criminal history, and no one they know has anything good to say about him. I’m conflicted about moving forward because I’m afraid of the rifts it would cause with my relatives. I have had a lot of anxiety over this. I am also hurt that we weren’t given the chance to reveal his past so he could be as transparent with my parents as he has been with me about it. Any advice? Anxious In Arkansas

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Hearing loss is measured in GOOD HEALTH decibels (dB). The decibel is a little hard to understand, but it’s necessary in order to distinguish differences in hearing loss. A person with normal hearing can just barely hear a sound of zero decibels, which is very, very quiet. Sounds of negative decibels are so quiet that most people can’t hear them. Mild hearing loss is when a person can hear only louder sounds. There are various definitions, but the World Health Organization defines them as follows: Mild hearing loss is 30-40 dB. A person with this degree of hearing loss has difficulty hearing a whisper. Moderate hearing loss is 41-70 dB, difficulty hearing conversation at home. Severe hearing loss is 71-90 dB, generally unable to hear a loud television. Profound hearing loss is greater than 90 dB, where the person is unable to hear all but the loudest sounds, and even these may be perceived only as vibration. Every 10 dB louder is twice as loud, so profound hearing loss is about 64 times worse than mild hearing loss. You are right that the two situations

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are very different. Only about 11% of all people with hearing loss have severe to profound. Hearing loss may be due to damage to the sensory cells in the cochlea, called sensorineural hearing loss; damage to the conduction system, such as the bones in the middle ear (conductive hearing loss); or both (mixed). The answer to your question — Can hearing aids help? — is probably yes, but how much depends on the frequencies affected and your ability to recognize speech. Even in the best case, hearing aids are unable to fully compensate for profound hearing loss. The hearing will never be near normal for a person with severe to profound loss, even if it is much improved. I have often written that the expertise of the professional who helps you with a hearing aid is critical. This is particularly true in people with severe or profound hearing loss. Cochlear implants are an option for people with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. Multiple studies have shown that cochlear implants improve hearing and quality of life when used in appropriate patients. Bone anchored hearing systems are an option for people with severe conductive hearing loss, where the cochlea works but sound can’t get there. Many readers have written me that they were helped by the local chapters of the Hearing Loss Association of America, which you can find at www.hearingloss.org.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Now is no time to keep your opinions to yourself. Share freely, and do what you can to change the minds of those who don’t agree with you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Things are likely to heat up at home. A friend wanders in and changes the dynamic — perhaps intentionally. You respond well to a surprise. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — A certain

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Horoscope By Stella Wilder Born today, you are a bundle of contradictions — even to the extent that there are those who may mistake you for a Gemini native! Indeed, you do seem to have two very distinct sides to your complex personality. On one hand, you can be quite aggressive, demanding, uncompromising and even at times unscrupulous; on the other, you can be remarkably sensitive, retiring and even squeamish. There are times when you may charge forward without any regard for the consequences, and when you have the bit between your teeth in such a way it is best for others to give you a wide berth, for you will do what you will no matter what may happen as a result. While you will take your knocks, surely, your successes are likely to be quite remarkable. Also born on this date are: Julie Andrews, actress and singer; Zach Galifianakis, actor and comedian; Jimmy Carter, U.S. president; Richard Harris, actor; Tom Bosley, actor; Walter Matthau, actor; Matt Cain, baseball player. To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2

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Because you have been seeing this man for several months, long enough to develop serious feelings for him, you should have talked to your parents about his history before they heard it from others. Because they love you, their feelings are understandable. If there is any hope of changing their minds, you and your boyfriend should speak to them together so he can address their concerns.

An expert’s help with hearing aid is critical What can help a senior citizen with profound hearing loss? Many audiologists say a hearing aid can definitely help, but it seems it never happens. Mild and moderate hearing loss do well with amplification, but severe and profound are a different ballgame. What about a cochlear implant?

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danger can be avoided today, but know that you’ll be trading it for another. You’re in a better position to handle it well. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You may be asked for your honest opinion of something today, and you’re going to have to give it, whether or not you feel ready to do so. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — You may be unusually emotional about certain things today, but you recover just in time to help deal with someone’s personal issues. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — Are you ready for what lies just around that next corner? Of course you are — and your friends and family members have told you so, surely. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You won’t be able to get started on something today before someone else finishes up his or her current project. Be patient waiting your turn. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You have more time available to you than expected, no doubt, and you can surely use it to your advantage. Don’t let it go to waste! GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You’re likely to get praise from a surprising source today. You may be pressed into service of someone whose goals differ from your own. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You can turn a fantasy into reality today, but only if you’re ready to take advantage of a chance encounter. Is this something that can last? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You’re likely to prefer someone else’s ideas to your own today, but that doesn’t mean that you have nothing to offer. Keep thinking! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You’ll want to step up and take a chance today, as soon as the opportunity arises. You’ve been in someone else’s shadow long enough. COPYRIGHT 2019 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.

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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Get the free JUST JUMBLE app • Follow us on Twitter @PlayJumble

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

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

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

Answer here: Saturday’s Yesterday’s

(Answerstomorrow) tomorrow) (Answers Jumbles: DERBY GOOSE BLANK MUTTON SWIVEL FIZZY FINALE BUTTON When Mercedes the mother driver birdwound tried tothrough feed thethe wrong Alps, Answer: The easily baby birds, negotiating it was the an — —“ON-NEST” “BENZ” IN THE MISTAKE ROAD

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(e.g., A container where people keep fish and other water animals. Answer: Aquarium.) Freshman level 1. This biblical character is swallowed by a giant fish. 2. Provide a four-letter word that can mean (a) the lowest male singing voice and (b) a type of fish. 3. Dr. Seuss book title: “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, ____ Fish.” Graduate level 4. This Massachusetts resort area is easily recognized on a map by its fishhook shape. 5. The father of this one-time wife of Paul Simon ran off to marry Elizabeth Taylor. 6. The ___ is so named because the feelers near its mouth look like whiskers. PH.D. level 7. Term for the practice of raising fish and other water organisms for food. 8. This French stew of fish and vegetables originated in Marseille. 9. Term for the act of splitting a piece of meat or fish almost in two and spreading it out flat.

SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Jonah. 2. Bass. 3. Blue. 4. Cape Cod. 5. Carrie Fisher. 6. Catfish. 7. Aquaculture. 8. Bouillabaisse. 9. Butterflying. 18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?

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Crossword Puzzle Mother Goose & Grimm ACROSS 1 Water barrier 5 Wild Australian dog 10 Button alternative 14 “Abbey __”; Beatles album 15 Chili dog topper, for some 16 Vagabond 17 Possesses 18 Peach varieties 20 Dads 21 “__ springs eternal” 22 “__ by any other name…” 23 On the ball 25 __ as a fiddle 26 Staircase pieces 28 Trees of lightweight wood 31 Boxer De La Hoya 32 BBQ attachments 34 Carry or drag 36 Homeless child 37 Window covering 38 Recipe verb 39 Took a load off 40 Stores away 41 Pebble 42 Young swan 44 In need of a haircut 45 Curved edge 46 Church steeple 47 “__ John B”; Beach Boys hit 50 Lowly laborer 51 Siesta time 54 __ cherries 57 Actor Everett 58 __ Bator, Mongolia 59 __ whack; on the blink 60 __ one’s tongue; kept silent 61 “Buffalo __, won’t you come out tonight…” 62 Sorrowful drops 63 Infuriates DOWN 1 “Shop till you __” 2 Dubuque’s state 3 Missouri’s largest metropolis

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4 Sullivan & Bradley 5 Generous ones 6 Bungling 7 Pleasant 8 TV’s “America’s __ Talent” 9 “Cat __ Hot Tin Roof” 10 Articles of clothing 11 Forbidden thing 12 Lincoln’s namesakes 13 Sit for an artist 19 Train tracks 21 Frau’s hubby 24 Maple __; symbol on Canada’s flag 25 Destiny 26 Arguments 27 Esau & Jacob’s dad 28 eBay offers 29 Everything considered 30 Taking to court 32 Injection 33 Boxer’s foot 35 Western author Zane

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37 Flower stalk 38 “__ Trek” 40 Makes tiny cuts 41 Part of the leg 43 Moans and __; complains 44 Parodies 46 Man of the casa 47 Primly selfsatisfied

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211 Premium Sports LLC. Filed with SSNY on 8/13/2019. Office: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 81 Worth Street NY NY 10013. Purpose: any lawful 5 New Forge Road LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/10/2013. Office: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 5 New Forge Rd Gallatin NY 12502. Purpose: any lawful

be a regular meeting of the City of Hudson IDA and it’s Finance Committee on October 8, 2019 at 1:00pm at 1 North Front Street, Hudson, NY 12534 for the purpose of discussing any matters that may be presented to the Agency for consideration. Dated: October 1, 2019 Justin Maxwell Secretary City of Hudson Industrial Development Agency

COVEN House, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/15/2018. Office: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 52 Corporate Circle Ste #207 AIRCELA LLC Articles Albany NY 12203. Purof Org. filed NY Sec. of pose: any lawful State (SSNY) 9/11/19. Office in Columbia Co. Destination Medical SSNY design. Agent of Doctor, PLLC, Arts of LLC upon whom pro- Org. filed with Sec. of cess may be served. State of NY (SSNY) SSNY shall mail copy 8/14/2019. Cty: of process to The LLC Greene. SSNY desig. 63 Phillips ST Apt 4 as agent upon whom Boston, MA 02114. process against may Purpose: Any lawful be served & shall mail activity. process to The PLLC, PO BOX 10, TannersARTICLES OF OR- ville, NY 12485. PurGANIZATION OF pose: Medicine. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Herons Roost Farm WARREN WORKS, LLC . Filed with SSNY LLC on 8/16/19. Office: CoNotice of formation of lumbia County. SSNY Limited Liability Com- designated as agent pany ("LLC"). Articles for process and shall of Organization filed mail to : PO Box 1136, with the Secretary of Pine Plains, NY 12567. State of New York Purpose: any lawful. ("SSNY") on 08/23/2019. Office lo- Legal Notice cation: Columbia NOTICE OF ELECTION County. SSNY has FOR THE 2020 BUDbeen designated as GET AND THREE agent of the LLC upon MEMBERS OF THE whom process against BOARD OF TRUSit may be served. TEES FOR THE HEERSSNY shall mail a copy MANCE MEMORIAL of any process to the LIBRARY Notice is LLC to Kristal Heinz, hereby given that an ESQ., P.O. Box 1331, election will be held on Hudson, NY 12534. Tuesday, October 15, Purpose: To engage in 2019 at the Heerany lawful activity. mance Memorial LiATTENTION MEM- brary, 1 Ely Street, BERS: The COXSACK- Coxsackie, NY from IE CORRECTIONAL 10am until 9pm. The EMPLOYEES FEDER- purpose of the vote AL CREDIT UNION is will be to approve the conducting a VERIFI- library budget for the CATION OF AC- year 2020 and to elect COUNTS. If you do three members to the not receive statement library board of trusof your account by Oc- tees. The library board tober 21, 2019, please of trustees is the govnotify the SUPERVI- erning board of the liSORY COMMITTEE at brary. Each year the P.O. Box 178, Cox- residents of Coxsackie elect trustees to the sackie, NY 12051. nine member board CITY OF HUDSON IN- and vote on the speDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- cial district library tax. MENT AGENCY NO- All currently registered TICE OF PUBLIC voters in the Town of MEETING Please take Coxsackie are eligible notice that there will to vote.

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TURKEY SHOOT Kalicoontie Rod & Gun Club Inc. 333 Schneider Rd Livingston, NY 12541 Sunday, October 6th, 10AM $3.00 Round 12-20 gauge Birdshot, Standing slugs, .22cal rifle, .22cal pistol Center fire rifle & pistol. We supply ammo, bring you own slugs and center fire ammo. Hams, Turkeys, Pork-loins and second prize. Visit Kalicoontie.com For info call Joe 518-537-3997 or Scott 845-757-2552

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA NOTICE TO VENDORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed Bids will be received for Management, Operation and Maintenance of the Columbia County Rural Public Transportation System at the office of Columbia County Central Services, 401 State St., Hudson, New York 12534 until 3:00 P.M., Friday, November 22, 2019. Bids shall be contained in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Management, Operation and Maintenance of the Columbia County Rural Public Transportation System Bid”. Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Columbia County Office Building, Committee Room, 401 State Street, Hudson, New York, at 3:00 P.M., Friday, November 22, 2019. Bid Packages can be obtained by any bidder at the Columbia County Department of Central Services, 401 State Street, Hudson, New York, 518-8282031 and shall be prepared in accordance with the forms contained in the Bid package. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the Bid opening. The County of Columbia reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. Bid #: 19-018 Dated: October 1, 2019

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FIRST:The name of the Limited Liability Company is The Columbia Property Group LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") SECOND:The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on August 19, 2019. THIRD:The County within the State of New York in which the office of the Company is located is Columbia. FOURTH:The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is 711 Eichybush Road, Kinderhook, NY 12106. FIFTH:The Company is organized for all lawful purposes, and to do any and all things necessary, convenient, or incidental to that purpose. Dated: August 23, 2019

Notice is hereby given that the Financial Statements of the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019 have been examined by Marvin and Company, P.C., and that the report of, or management letter prepared in conjunction with the external audit by the independent public accountant has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. The report is also available for viewing on the District w e b s i t e , www.cacsd.org. Pursuant to §35 of the General Municipal Law, the governing board of the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of examination performed by the office of Marvin and Company, P.C. and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than November 15, 2019. Judith Zoller Clerk of the Board Coxsackie-Athens Central School District 24 Sunset Boulevard Coxsackie, New York NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY HAWTHORNE KENNEL, LLC FIRST:The name of the Limited Liability Company is HAWTHORNE KENNEL, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") SECOND:The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2019. THIRD: The County within the State of New York in which the office of the Company is located is Columbia. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is Fred Bradley, Post Office Box 537, Copake, NY 12516. FIFTH: The Company is organized for all lawful purposes, and to do any and all things necessary, convenient, or incidental to that purpose. Dated: August 22, 2018 FREEMAN HOWARD, P.C. 441 East Allen Street P.O. Box 1328 Hudson, New York 12534

NOTICE - TOWN OF NEW BALTIMORE PLANNING BOARD NEW HANNACROIX, YORK - Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing before the Town of New Baltimore Planning Board 7:15 p.m., October 10, 2019, at the Town Hall, 3809 County Route 51, Hannacroix, New York. The subject of the Public Hearing will be the Special Use Permit application submitted by Charles Hudson for a residential 492-square foot ground mount solar system to be constructed on property owned at 3081 County Route 51, Hannacroix. All persons wishing to be heard in favor or opposition will have such opportunity at the time and place stated above. Robert Van Etten, Chair NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 401 Bridge LLC A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on August 22, 2019.New York Office Location – Greene County. Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secretary of State of the State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her at: c/o LLC, 123 West 3rd St., #R, New York, NY 10012. PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MEDWAY GRAPEVILLE FIRE DISTRICT 2020 BUDGET The Medway Grapeville Fire District Board of Commissioners has scheduled a Public Hearing for Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 7:30 PM. The hearing will be held at the Firehouse, located at 1352 CR 51, Hannacroix, New York 12087. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to present the Proposed 2020 Fire District Budget. Dated September 19, 2019 By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Elizabeth A. Caputo Acting Secretary LEGAL NOTICE The refunding bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 26th day of September, 2019, and the validity of the obligations au-

thorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Cairo-Durham Central School District is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. District Clerk REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION OF THE CAIRO-DURHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING SERIAL BONDS, STATING THE PLAN OF REFUNDING, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,710,000 REFUNDING BONDS AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The class of objects or purposes to be financed: refunding all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance of the $7,268,657 aggregate principal amount of School District (Serial) Bonds, 2011, such bonds being dated December 27, 2011 and maturing in annual installments in each of the years 2012 to 2027, both inclusive (the “Refunded Bonds”). The Refunded Bonds were issued to finance the costs of

(a) the construction of new classrooms, reconstruction of various School District buildings, including site work and the acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required for the purpose for which such reconstructed buildings are to be used, and (b) renovation and reconstruction of various School buildings, including site work thereat, and the acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus and costs incidental to same. The Project has a period of probable usefulness (“PPU”) of thirty (30) years. Maximum amount of obligations to be issued: $3,710,000 Complete copies of the Resolution summarized herewith shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Office of the District Clerk of the Cairo-Durham Central School District, 424 Main Street, Cairo, New York 12413 for a period of twenty days following the date of publication. Little Rico LLC. Filed with SSNY on 5/31/2019. Office: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 402 Union Street #811 Hudson NY 12534. Purpose: any lawful MAD Building LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 9/26/2019. Office location: Columbia County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 436 Union Street, Hud-

son, NY 12534. Purpose: real estate and general business purposes. Notice of Formation of 25 Columbia Turnpike LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 9/24/19. Office location: Columbia County. Princ. bus. addr.: 25 Columbia Tpke, Hudson, NY 12534. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o Mark Rosenblum, CPA, 37 Brighton 11th St., Brooklyn, NY 11235. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of formation of L & M Retreats LLC. Articles of org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/14/2019. Office location: Greene County. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4212 28th St. Apt.21D Long Island City, NY 11101. Purpose: any lawful activites. Notice of Formation of SBT ENTERPRISES LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 01/26/2018. Office location: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Bowers & del Peral, PLLC, 22 Park Row, Chatham, NY 12037. Purpose: any lawful activity NOTICE - TOWN OF NEW BALTIMORE PLANNING BOARD HANNACROIX, NEW YORK - Notice is hereby given that there will

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COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA be a Public Hearing before the Town of New Baltimore Planning Board 7:00 p.m., October 10, 2019, at the Town Hall, 3809 County Route 51, Hannacroix, New York. The subject of the Public Hearing will be the applications submitted by New Baltimore Station, LLC for two, two-lot minor subdivisions of property located on south side of Route 144, Hannacroix. All persons wishing to be heard in favor or opposition will have such opportunity at the time and place stated above. Robert Van Etten, Chair Packard Apartments LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of NY on 2019-08-13. NY office location: Columbia County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon it to Marc Freed, PO Box 108, Kinderhook, NY 12106-0108. General Purposes. Publication Notice of Organization of Limited Liability Company FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is NVZ Holdings, LLC. SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the company were filed with the Secretary of State on August 7, 2019. THIRD: The County within the State of New York in which the office of NVZ Holdings, LLC is to be located is Greene. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against the company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: WindhamLegal, 5394 Main Street, Windham, NY 12496. PURPOSE: Any lawful business purpose for which LLC’s may be organized under the law.

Red Barn Fcr, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 4/18/2019. Office: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: C/o Devine Snyder & Bruno LLP 52 Corporate Circle Ste 207 Albany NY 12203. Purpose: any lawful SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF COLUMBIA NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, V. CAROL A. CARDINALE; ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 02, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Columbia, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the Plaintiff and CAROL A. CARDINALE; ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the COLUMBIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, FRONT LOBBY, 401 UNION STREET, HUDSON, NY 12534, on October 11, 2019 at 10:00 am, premises known as 1418 COUNTY ROUTE 28, VALATIE, NY 12184: Section 34.4, Block 1, Lot 72: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF CHATHAM, COUNTY OF COLUMBIA, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 11298/2017. Joseph B. Liccardi, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Taconic Range Apiary LLC . Filed with SSNY on 8/30/19. Office: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to : PO Box 1136, Pine Plains, NY 12567. Purpose: any lawful.

TOWN OF GHENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND SPECIAL MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that there will be a public hearing before the Ghent Town Board on October 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., at the Ghent Town Hall, Route 66, Ghent, New York 12075, to consider the provisions of the Town of Ghent Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year 2020, in accordance with the provisions of Section 108 of the Town Law of the State of New York. The following proposed salaries are set forth in the Preliminary Budget: Town Supervisor $12,000.00, each Town Board member $3,895.00; Town Clerk $35,240.00, and Town Superintendent of Highways $61,855.00. A copy of the preliminary budget is available at the office of the Ghent Town Clerk where it may be inspected by any interested person during regular office hours. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that there will be a special meeting of the Ghent Town Board on October 10, 2019 immediately following the preliminary budget public hearing, at the Ghent Town Hall, Route 66, Ghent, New York 12075, to consider proposals for improvements to the West Ghent Community Center in connection with grant funding received from the New York State and Municipal Facilities Grant Program and for the purpose of conducting general business of the Town. Dated: September 19, 2019 s/Michelle Radley Ghent Town Clerk

"The Village of Catskill Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will be holding a special meeting to allow public comment on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 4:15 pm. The meeting will be held at 32 Bronson Street, Catskill, NY. by Order of Board of Commissioners, Catskill Housing Authority"

Town of Ancram Public Notice - The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing on the 2020 Preliminary Budget on October 17, 2019 at 6.45 pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram NY. The 2020 Preliminary Budget is available from the Ancram Town Clerk, and is on the home page of the town website at w w w. a n c r a m n y. o r g . Following the Preliminary 2020 Budget public hearing on October 17, the Town Board may consider and incorporate changes to the Preliminary Budget, will prepare a Final 2020 Budget and conduct a Final Budget public hearing at 6.45 pm on November 21, immediately prior to the November 21 Town Board meeting. The Final 2020 Budget will be considered for approval at the November 21 Town Board meeting. The Board of Fire Commissioners of the West Athens Lime Street Fire District will meet for a Workshop at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 17th 2019, at Station #2 at 933 Leeds Athens Road . John P. Farrell, Jr. Chairman West Kill Cottage LLC. Filed with SSNY on 5/13/2019. Office: Greene County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 115 Maujer St #2 Brooklyn NY 11206. Purpose: any lawful YOUR VIParalegal LLC filed with SSNY on 9/9/19; Greene County, Svs Add is PO Box 1043, Windham, NY 12496; any lawful purpose. SUPREME COURT: STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER SHERIFF'S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 2385 County Route 7, Copake, NY Index No. 51551/2018 In the Matter of the May 1, 1992 Mark Family Trust

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B8 Tuesday, October 1, 2019

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Taconic Hills’ Shane Kraus (59) sacks Catskill/Cairo-Durham quarterback Eric Ostoyic during Saturday’s Class C South Division game.

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Catskill/Cairo-Durham’s Isaiah Haynes carries the ball during Saturday’s Class C South Division game against Taconic Hills.

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Taconic Hills’ Ed Smith (70) tackles Catskill/Cairo-Durham’s Jesse Davies during Saturday’s Class C South Division game.

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position at the Titans’ 22. Three plays later, CCD quarterback Eric Ostoyic hooked up with Isaiah Haynes for an 18-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion attempt failed leaving the score, 8-6. Any momentum CCD had going its way quickly disappeared, though, as the Titans’ Josh Hemmings scooped up an onsides kick and rumbled 50 yard for a touchdown. “I told him if he does that we’re going to have to put him on the back line and have him return kicks from now on,” Anderson said. “He’s pretty fast for a big guy.” CCD did manage to drive deep into TH territory with the clock winding down, but Chris Cortwright sealed the victory for the Titans when he picked off an Ostoyic pass in the end zone with less than two minutes to play. TH proceeded to run out the clock to earn its second victory in three games. Flaum finished with 55 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries for the Titans. He also had five receptions for 52 yards. Markus Rosien completed 10 of 21 passes for 95 yards and threw one interception. Nate Baird had two catches for 14 yards, Charlie Beck one catch for 14, Bob Burns one catch for 10 and Cortwright one catch for five. Shane Kraus had two solo tackles, three assists and three sacks for the Titans’ defense. Smith had four solos, two assists and one sack; Charlie Beck five solos and two assists; Flaum two solos, four assists, one interception and one fumble recovery; Cortwright three solos, two assists and an interception; Hemmings three solos and three

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Catskill/Cairo-Durham’s Jesse Davies (35) catches a pass in front of Taconic Hills’ Aidan Flaum.

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Catskill/Cairo-Durham quarterback Eric Ostoyic is sacked by Taconic Hills’ Josh Hemmings during Saturday’s Class C South Division game.

assists; Nate Baird five solos; Jesse Slater two solos, three assists and one fumble recovery. “I told them after the game that we left a lot out on the field,” Anderson said. “We’re just going to fine tune those things we missed and we’ll get this going.” CCD coach Dan Hatch was frustrated with the loss, but happy his team played hard. “If it wasn’t for 77 (Josh

Hemmings) recovering the onsides kick and running it back we might be playing overtime,” Hatch said. “Mental mistakes and poor execution are what killed us. Pleased with the effort, they never gave up and it is getting better.” Ostoyic completed 11 of 25 passes for 83 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Haynes had four catches for

41 yards and a TD. Mike Geno had three catches for 21 yards and Davies two catches for 18. Cam Lyles was the Mustangs’ top ground gainer with 24 yards on four carries. Haynes had 20 yards on six attempts. “The line blocked better, better than they did last week. The execution of the running backs and wide receivers, they ran their routes, but the

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Catskill/Cairo-Durham quarterback Eric Ostoyic (10) throws a pass as Taconic Hills’ Ed Smith applies pressure.

quarterback has to get rid of the ball quicker. He’s holding onto the ball way too long. Defense, the tackling was better. There were positives.” CCD (0-4) hits the road to play Section I’s Valhalla on Saturday at 3 p.m. Taconic Hills (2-1) plays host to CanajoharieFort Plain in its annual Homecoming game on Friday at 7

p.m. “It feels great,” Anderson said of Saturday’s win. “It’s another win for our school, we have a winning record and that’s great for us. We just have to stay focused, we’ve got Homecoming next weekend so, hopefully, we’ll get a lot of folks out for that.”

What’s next for Joe Maddon? There should be plenty of opportunities for the departing Cubs manager Paul Sullivan Chicago Tribune

ST. LOUIS — Joe Maddon waited a long time for his first full-time managerial job. He was 51 when he was hired in 2006 to take over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, a bottom-dwelling team that had few fans and no national following. It would’ve been logical to think Maddon, whose playing days plateaued in the minors, would never get his dream job, despite a couple of brief, interim stints with the Angels in the 1990s. “I really thought I’d get that opportunity,” Maddon said in August in Cincinnati. “I did. Also I have often said I would’ve gotten it sooner had I been a player even one day in the big leagues. That was just the way the mindset was. Now it wouldn’t work against me at all. My resume at 40 would’ve been even more attractive now.” That resume looks pretty good now, with 1,262 career wins, a World Series championship with the Cubs, an

American League pennant with the Rays, and nine seasons of 90 or more wins in his last 12 years in Tampa and Chicago. A .582 winning percentage in Chicago isn’t too shabby either. The news Sunday that Maddon will not return to the Cubs, ending a fiveyear run that made him the most successful manager the franchise has seen in over a century, means he’ll have to polish that resume up again and search for a new job at the age of 65. This time, the wait should not take too long. “There’s going to be a bidding wars for his services, and there should be,” President Theo Epstein said. “He’s in a great position and I so look forward to his next chapter in baseball and in life. And it’s going to be good for the Cubs, too. We’re just at the point we need a little bit of change and something new and that’s the natural way. If you embrace change, it’s good for all of us.” As the 2019 season ends, the ax is bound to fall on managers of

underachieving teams around baseball, and any owner seeking a wellknown name with a winning background would be crazy to dismiss someone with Maddon’s ability to win, create fan and media interest and, yes, sell tickets. Because when all is said and done, it’s all about selling tickets. Maddon said “change can be very good for everybody involved,” and confirmed he’d still like to manage. “I think I have a solid three-to-five (years), minimum,” he said. “I guess Mick Jagger rocked Soldier (Field) at 75 or 76, so all those things are pertinent to me, and they all serve as motivation to me.” The choicest destination would obviously be Philadelphia, which is close to his hometown of Hazleton, Pa., where his mother, Beanie, and many friends and relatives can see him more often. The Phillies have a great core, one of the game’s biggest stars in Bryce Harper, and even former pitcher Jake Arrieta, whose career rise in 2015

helped Maddon turn the Cubs from loveable losers to annual contenders. Queens would also be a perfect landing spot for the media-savvy Maddon, who wakes up every morning reading the New York tabloids on his iPad. The Mets have a rotation that can compete with any team, and hiring Maddon could be the best way to compete with the Yankees for the attention of New York sports fans. When Maddon played a clip from “Seinfeld” in his office Friday night at Busch Stadium, you had to wonder if Jerry Seinfeld, the world’s most famous Mets fan, was paying close attention. And then there’s Anaheim, the place Maddon began his career and served in various capacities, including the minor-league manager and a majorleague coach. He won his first ring coaching under Mike Scioscia on the 2002 champions. But all those jobs currently are filled. The only one now open is in San Diego, which Maddon recently quipped

was a perfect place for someone in the witness protection program. Maybe it was a hint about his own lame duck status? We’ll have to wait and see what happens over the next few weeks as baseball’s revolving door turns. Either way, expect Maddon to resurface somewhere, even though the current trend is towards younger managers with little or no prior experience. As he said that day in Cincinnati, Maddon believes he can manage until he’s 70, given the chance. He still feels young and wakes up every morning with a positive attitude. “If I can maintain that method or attitude, which I don’t see why I shouldn’t, that’s why I think it’s something I could do for at least five more years,” he said. “The big part is of course, taking care of myself and the joy that I have for it. If you subtract the joy for the day, then you really should do something else. But I really have a strong joy for the day.”

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Vince Carter doesn’t want the spotlight in his NBA-record season Sarah K. Spencer The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

ATLANTA — If this were happening to someone else, Vince Carter would probably do the same thing. He’d celebrate, he’d reminisce, he’d make a big deal about it. But it’s not someone else about to play an NBA-record 22nd season. It’s not a fellow player about to become the first to play in four decades. It’s Carter himself. So, with the beginning of training camp looming, he’s a little conflicted at the notion of a farewell tour, or being in the spotlight for his final season. “I’m very appreciative of that, and I know how it works, and I get it, but I guess subconsciously I don’t want people to think I’m coming here to be at the forefront, to make it about me,” Carter, 42, said. “I don’t want that to be what this is about.” Because Carter doesn’t want to be a distraction. And he understands his role for this upcoming season with the Hawks, a team that continues to build around its young core and enters this year having gotten even younger (Carter’s NBA career is older than teammates Kevin Huerter, 21, Trae Young, 21, Bruno Fernando, 21, and Cam Reddish, 20). And because ultimately, that means the eighttime All-Star, who won Rookie of the Year in 1999, won the NBA’s Slam Dunk contest in 2000 and surpassed the 25,000 point mark last season, is approaching the end. “I’m struggling with it,” Carter said. “Realizing the end is near is probably the biggest problem. It’s like, I’ve come so far, this is it. Do what you’ve got to do. But it’s like, I’ve done this for so long. So many years. So you mean, come September, I don’t have to get ready for basketball and go to my team anymore? That’s the scary feeling, after 22 years.” At one point, Carter considered not coming back for another year. And the deal took a while to finalize, as the Hawks wanted to maintain some roster flexibility, per GM Travis Schlenk. But he’s still healthy and his love for the game hasn’t wavered — so when the Hawks pursued him, he went for it, signing a one-year, vet minimum deal. “Friends and family more so were like, ‘Dang, you’ve come this far. You’ve tied the record with everybody else as far as tenure, might as well break the record,’” Carter said. “At first I was like, whatever. And then I was like, you know what? I still feel good, I still love to play. So I said I wanted to go for it and if I can land a contract, I’d do it.” A mentorship role with the Hawks Remember when playing a zone defense was illegal in the NBA? Carter does.

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The Atlanta Hawks’ Vince Carter reacts to hitting his shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga.

How about when Shaquille O’Neal finished his NBA career having made one 3-pointer? Carter, whose career overlapped for 15 years with Shaq, can’t go to a gym without watching a big man practice his 3-point shot these days. The game has changed dramatically since his career began in 1998 in Toronto, but the most common question Carter gets from fellow players is pretty straightforward. “What’s your secret?” Or it’s some variation of “How the heck are you still doing this?” It’s one Huerter asked him just the other day while the two were stretching during workouts. His answer: sacrifice. “It’s your willingness to do whatever it takes,” Carter said of finding the best routine. Carter describes himself as an “open book,” happy to share advice with his teammates. That’s what Charles Oakley did for him in Toronto, and it’s what he loves doing for fellow

Hawks. Last season, he worked with John Collins on the power forward’s footwork. He talks with Young about how to shoulder the pressure of being the face of a franchise, something Carter knows plenty about. He works with Huerter on how to take that next big leap in his career. How to get ready for life after basketball, how to handle playing off a back-to-back, how to come into your second season able to play off expectations — Carter’s there to help. For DeAndre’ Bembry, who get to play on the same team as his favorite NBA player, it gets surreal. “It’s a full dream for me right now, come true,” Bembry said. “ ... I got a full season with him, and we built a serious bond. And we’re really close, and I’m happy that he’s able to come back here and finish off his career.” Coach Lloyd Pierce lets Carter address the

team in practice, if there’s something he wants to say. That took some getting used to. “I don’t want people to feel like I’m taking over practice,” Carter said. “It’s just that sometimes I see things and it’s a team thing, we’re trying to win. It’s not like I’m trying to be a coach. I don’t want to be a coach, but I want to help these guys. I want to be a mentor, I want to be a leader of the team, even though I’m not the face of the team. I’d love to still be a leader. And these guys can rely on me, good and bad.” What to expect this year With the additions of Jabari Parker, De’Andre Hunter and a now-healthy Reddish, Carter’s load will likely decrease from last season, when he played in 76 games, averaging 17.5 minutes played. But that hasn’t changed Carter’s motivation level, per Pierce. “He knows the situation’s different now that Jabari’s here, and we drafted De’Andre and Cam,” Pierce said. “He’s completely bought in. He understands this is his last go-around, but we’re in a different place than we were last year. But he has no issues with that. His approach and his respect to the game is what’s important for us.” With all that Carter has accomplished, there’s not one particular thing left to cross off his list. Instead, it’s about being healthy and ready whenever he’s called upon. And, of course, helping the rookies and younger players whenever possible. “Everything else, you’re going to naturally move up the ladder in minutes, games played, just because you’re playing,” Carter said. “So I can’t say that. As you score a point, you get a little closer to another goal. That’s going to organically happen. I think the most important thing to me is health. Being healthy. ... For me, playing and being right there every game, that means a lot to me.” Even with a smaller role, though, Carter will no doubt attract attention in his final season. A player making history tends to do that. But still, he’d rather any storyline regarding him be secondary to that of the team. So what does he do if, when the Hawks play at Toronto on Jan. 28, a “We want Vince” chant breaks out? “I don’t know,” Carter answered. “It is what it is. Some things you can’t control. It’s just great to be wanted and appreciated at this age after playing so many years. That’s where it all started for me. A lot of great things happened. That’s where my name was made. To hear a chant like that, obviously it’s refreshing, and it brings chills to you. But I play for the Hawks.”

Five bold NBA predictions as training camps open LZ Granderson Los Angeles Times

Once NBA media week is behind us, teams will be off to China, Hawaii, insert your exotic destination here, for training camps. With injuries and free agency wrecking havoc around the league, this is the first time in nearly a decade in which both conferences are wide open. The only thing I feel fairly certain about is Zion Williamson will be the rookie of the year. After that, it’s like the first two seasons of “Game of Thrones” — anybody can be taken out. So with that being said, I present five things to look out for this season. If you’re looking for bold, grandiose predictions about most valuable players and upsets, you’ve come to the wrong column. What I offer is way more important than that. Ben Simmons will make a three I’ll admit, I’m throwing shade here. Kinda. Dennis Rodman made three-point baskets. Ben Wallace made three-pointers. DeAndre Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal have made a combined two three-point shots and that is two more than Simmons. It’s so strange to have someone be both a difficult matchup and self-check at the same time, but heading into the season that’s exactly what Simmons is. Now rumor has he has been working on his jump shot and will no longer be afraid to pull the trigger from outside of the paint. If that’s true, and he can make open jump shots with regularity, the Lakers and Clippers are in deep trouble. But right now, I’d be happy if he made jumpers with irregularity. Not only is he 0 for 17 from deep, last season he made less than 10% of his shots from 15 to 19 feet. Lonzo Ball ... All-Star Since the NBA/ABA merger only three players have led the league in assists and not made at least one All-Star team: Johnny Moore, Rod Strickland and Andre Miller. Moore had a stretch of five consecutive seasons in which he averaged at least nine assists per game and is one of nine players to have his jersey retired by the San Antonio Spurs. Basketball aficionados recognize Rod Strickland as one of the coldest point guards ever — period — and know his All-Star omission had more to do with off-the-court hiccups than hoops. Miller was on the cusp of greatness after averaging 16.5 points, an NBA-leading 10.9 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals his third season in the league, but was traded to the Clippers. He never recovered. All of which brings us to Ball. His unselfishness, spatial intelligence and size already made him a candidate to be a top assist guy. And now that he doesn’t have to share those duties with former Lakers teammate LeBron James, the likelihood that the player who averaged 7.2 assists per game his rookie season

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball against Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) in game seven of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena.

improves and that number dramatically increases. With Klay Thompson out, D’Angelo Russell’s new location and Dwyane Wade’s retirement, there is a natural opening in the backcourt for a new All-Star. Yeah, Donovan Mitchell and C.J McCollum are better shooters but history shows it’s rare for the league’s top assists man not to play in the All-Star game at some point. Given all of the other things Ball does well — he has career averages of 10 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals — if the New Orleans Pelicans are able to flirt with .500 and he’s healthy, it will come as no surprise to see Ball’s All-Star recognition come sooner than later. Andre Iguodala is MNP (most needed player) There is a reason why the Memphis Grizzlies believe the 35-year-old role player is a valuable commodity — he can be the key to an NBA championship. I know that sounds like fanboy hyperbole but hear me out. The last eight Finals MVP trophies have been handed to James or the player he was matched against — Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant and Iguodala. As the game has moved from post play to three-point shooting, having a small forward skilled enough to play outside yet strong enough not to be overpowered on the block has proven to be the key to postseason glory. Iguodala has been hampered by injuries, but as he demonstrated with his lock-down defense on Portland All-Star guard Damian

Lillard in the closing seconds of Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, he is still very capable of making life difficult for elite scorers. The Clippers could throw Leonard, Paul George and Iguodala on James every minute of a game. The Lakers could slow down the Clippers for long stretches by having Iguodala harass George whenever Leonard sits for a breather. The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics could use a player to shadow Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo. And, of course, if Iguodala is traded to a team that is willing to buy him out, a return to the Golden State Warriors is not entirely out of the question. Call him the ultimate glue guy. Call him the oil to a well-run machine. Call him fourtime champion if he lands in L.A. Vince Carter beats Williamson in dunk contest Normally, I don’t like sequels decades in the making. The “Terminator” franchise has gotten so ridiculous, I’m now rooting for the machines and the latest “Rambo” movie looks like a cross between “Taken” and “On Golden Pond.” But I’m all in on Carter’s entry into the dunk contest 20 years after the elbow dunk in Oakland because there’s a highlight reel of him dunking last season. There’s a clip of him doing a 360 in warmups. There’s a clip of him performing a double-clutch dunk in dress clothes. Carter’s presence during NBA All-Star weekend wouldn’t be like the league throwing a gimpy Dirk Nowitzki a send-off party.

It would be a move that could make the contest interesting again because, let’s face it, for much of the last 20 years, it has been disappointing. The top players no longer participate, creativity has dried up and as a result anticipation is low. Williamson’s power and magnetic smile make him a natural to be a favorite to win. And with Jordan Brands’ new golden boy putting on a show in the building that Jordan built (2020 All-Star weekend is in Chicago), the electricity could return. But he needs a foe to make it a true competition. What better storyline than Williamson squaring up against the dude who won this contest before the rookie was even born? And the winner is ... I don’t like predicting the future. James slips and things fall apart; Clippers try to tank and Doc Rivers drags them into the playoffs anyway; Kyrie Irving proved to be the problem and not the answer in Boston, and so on. I will say this: no player has more pressure on him this season than Kyle Kuzma. Why? Because he’s the one the Lakers didn’t trade. He’s the one that presumably will get most of the open looks off of double teams on James and Anthony Davis. He’s the one that said he can be that third star once Leonard decided to join the Clippers, despite being among the worse high-volume three-point shooters in the league (roughly 30% on six attempts per game). Everyone knows what James and Davis are going to do but Kuzma is the question mark. With 61% of his two-point field goals coming off of an assist, playing off of the ball will not be a problem for him. But the thirdbest player on James’ championship teams — Chris Bosh and Kevin Love — sacrificed scoring to do the dirty work. Now for his part, Davis has expressed a desire to win defensive player of the year, so maybe he can cover Kuzma’s deficiencies. But seeing how James’ better defensive days are in the rear view, it might be too much to ask Davis to provide that much cover. And if it’s between James being on the court during crunch time and Kuzma, we all know how that’s going to go. Now I was an early ticket buyer on the KuzTrain. He arrived from Utah offensively polished and having repeatedly shown he’s not afraid of the big moments. But now comes the point in his career in which he transitions from showing us what he’s got into being a dependable piece on a championship-caliber team. Big difference and everyone can’t handle that smoke. If Kuzma struggles, he’s going to be on the bench in the fourth quarter watching veteran reserve Jared Dudley. But if he can, it won’t matter if he’s being guarded by Draymond Green, A.C. Green, or a pot of collard greens — Lakers in six.

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