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Police probe Authorities investigate death of 12-year-old girl Inside, A3

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A 3-month-old puppy was found with a broken leg in Catskill.

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CATSKILL — The man who reported finding a puppy with a broken leg on Thompson Street in Catskill last week turned out to be the dog’s owner, village police said. He has been charged with making a false report.

Unique Norfleet, 22, of Catskill, was arrested Dec. 12 and charged with third-degree falsely reporting an incident, a class A misdemeanor.

Norfleet called 911 on Dec. 9 to report an injured dog on

Thompson Street, according to a statement from Catskill Police.

“Norfleet didn’t know who the dog belonged to or what to do with it,” police said, referencing the 911 call.

As police pressed on with the investigation, they discovered that Norfleet was the dog’s owner.

“The Catskill Police Department initiated an investigation immediately and developed information that the dog actually belonged to the “good Samaritan,”

Unique Norfleet,” according to Catskill police.

The case was turned over to Town of Catskill Animal Control Officer Aaron Claus, who responded to the scene and took custody of the injured canine.

The three-month-old black labrador mix, given the name Rudy, is recovering at the Columbia-Greene Humane Society in Hudson as he awaits surgery on his fractured right front leg.

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FILE — A driver for multiple ride-share companies with several devices on at once behind the wheel. Another lawsuit challenging the Green Light Law was tossed out by a federal judge Friday.

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Uber driver John Yu waits for a passenger at La Guardia Airport in New York, May 8, 2019. Another lawsuit challenging New York State’s Green Light Law was tossed out by a federal court judge Friday. U.S. District Court Judge Gary Sharpe wrote in his opinion that the plaintiff, Rensselaer County Clerk Frank Merola, had no capacity or legal authority to bring forth the case, but would not rule on the legality of Green Light.

ALBANY — Another lawsuit challenging the Green Light law was thrown out by a federal judge Friday.

In a decision filed the day before the rollout of the law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, U.S. District Judge Gary Sharpe wrote that the plaintiff, Rensselaer County Clerk Frank Merola, had no capacity to bring forth the case, but would not rule on the legality of Green Light.

“It should be noted that cases like this one, where the court is

constrained to dismiss without deciding the legal issues at play... does not mean in the vernacular that the ‘law is legal,’ despite what any politician may claim,” Sharpe wrote. “Indeed, the court has not and cannot pass upon that question no matter how compelling the arguments are on one side or the other.”

In July, Merola filed the lawsuit against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, state Attorney General Letitia James and Mark Schroeder, the commissioner for the state Department of Motor Vehicles, See GREEN A8

County to revisit transfer station plans

By Sarah Trafton Columbia-Greene Media

CATSKILL — Greene County lawmakers reviewed a new plan to renovate the Hunter transfer station Monday.

The county awarded a contract to Barton & Loguidice for a maximum amount of $163,700 in December 2018.

The engineering firm was tasked with redesigning the Hunter and Coxsackie transfer stations so they will be capable of exporting their own waste.

In the past, the two stations have had to send waste to Catskill before shipping.

The engineers will also design a new scale house for the Catskill station.

The firm’s original plans came in overbudget, Highway and Solid Waste Superintendent Robert Van Valkenburg said.

“It was about $2 million and we were looking at $500,000,” Van Valkenburg said. “At that point I said we have to stop and look at where we’re going.

This whole project is basically on life support.”

A second design was developed and estimated at $630,000, but this design was not operationally feasible, Van Valkenburg said Monday.

“The ceiling wasn’t high enough,” he said. “The trailer was set up higher than the tipping floor.”

After a meeting with the firm last week, Van Valkenburg presented a new option to county lawmakers Monday night. Van Valkenburg declined to disclose the estimate for the new plans prior to meeting with the Legislature.

The new plans were being developed at no cost to the county, Deputy Highway and Solid Waste Superintendent Scott Templeton said last week.

“Fingers crossed, we will end up with something we can actually use,” Templeton said.

The bids for the Catskill station also came back See STATION A8

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County lawmakers will review a new plan to renovate the Hunter transfer station next week. Pictured is the Catskill transfer station.

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PHILADELPHIA — Following a similar investigation by the Army, the U.S. Naval Academy has announced it is looking into the flashing of a hand gesture considered a possible “white power” symbol at the ArmyNavy Game in Philadelphia.

Clips of at least two students from each academy making an upside-down OK hand gesture during an ESPN pre-game broadcast at the Army-Navy game Saturday went viral and prompted questions about whether the actions were benign or had a darker motive.

The Anti-Defamation League has classified the gesture as a symbol promoting white power but notes that its use is open to interpretation and “in most contexts is entirely innocuous and harmless.”

The Army announced it would investigate shortly after the game ended with the U.S Naval Academy beating West Point, 31-7.

The Navy said Sunday it too would launch an inquiry.

“U. S. Naval Academy officials have appointed a preliminary inquiry officer to conduct an internal investigation into the hand gestures made during the ESPN ‘College GameDay’ broadcast prior to (Saturday’s) Army-Navy game,” Cmdr. Alana Garas, a Naval Academy spokesperson, said in a statement.

U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 14, 2019. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)

“Based on findings of the investigation, those involved will be held appropriately accountable.

It would be inappropriate to speculate any further while we are conducting this investigation.”

In its post on the gesture, the ADL notes it also is used in the “so-called ‘Circle Game,’ in which people attempt to trick each other into looking at an okay-like hand gesture made somewhere below the waist.”

“Since 2017, many people have been falsely accused of

being racist or white supremacist for using the ‘okay’ gesture in its traditional and innocuous sense,” the ADL said after urging that “particular caution must be used when evaluating this symbol.”

According to the Washington Post, U.S. Military Academy officials last week dropped the “GFBD” slogan — for “God forgives, brothers don’t” — that had been used by the football team on a rally flag since the 1990s, after learning of its current association with white

supremacist groups.

The ADL and the Southern Poverty Law Center say the slogan and its abbreviation are popular among members of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas, a white supremacist prison gang. (c)2019 The Philadelphia Inquirer Visit The Philadelphia Inquirer at www.inquirer.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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incurred by corporations under a one-time “repatriation tax” on money they brought back from overseas due to the tax law, according to Matt Gardner, an analyst at ITEP. The findings come amid an explosion in the federal deficit, which this year rose to close to $1 trillion. In October, the U.S. Treasury Department announced the deficit had grown $205 billion, or 26 percent, in the past year, an unusual occurrence during a period of strong economic growth.

The 11.3 percent statistic amounts to the lowest effective corporate tax rate ITEP has found since it started evaluating this data in 1984.

Globally, countries have struggled to tax corporations as multinational firms have grown increasingly effective at shifting their profits to foreign tax havens. A 2018 study found that

in the past three decades, the average corporate tax rate globally plummeted from about 49 percent in 1985 to 24 percent in 2018.

The result is nations worldwide have lowered their official tax rates to try to remain competitive internationally. In the United States, corporate taxes have plunged dramatically as a share of the federal budget, from more than 4 percent to around 1 percent, putting strain on other sources of revenue.

ITEP’s report calls for several measures to ensure against corporations from paying such low effective tax rates, including a new minimum tax on all corporations “to act as a backstop” on their federal bills. The report also calls for limiting the ability of tech and other companies to classify executive stock options as “costs” that allow them to reduce their taxes.

Trump raises possibility of skipping debates John Wagner The Washington Post

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About 400 of America’s largest corporations paid an average federal tax rate of about 11 percent on their profits last year, about half the official rate established under President Donald Trump’s tax law of 2017, according to a report released Monday.

The 2017 GOP tax law lowered the U.S. corporate tax rate to 21 percent from 35 percent, but in practice large companies often pay far less than that due to deductions, tax breaks, and other loopholes.

In the first year Trump’s tax law was in effect, the actual amount corporations paid in federal taxes on their incomes - their so-called “effective rate” - was an average of 11.3 percent, likely its lowest level in more than three decades, according to a report by the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy,

a left-leaning think tank.

From 2008 to 2015, under the previous tax code, corporations paid on average an effective rate of about 21 percent, according to ITEP’s prior research.

The report also found that 91 corporations in the Fortune 500, many worth billions of dollars, paid no federal taxes at all last year.

“When drafting the tax law, lawmakers could have eliminated special breaks and loopholes in the corporate tax to offset the cost of reducing the statutory rate,” the report says. “Instead, the new law introduced many new breaks and loopholes, though it eliminated some old ones.”

ITEP looked at the 379 companies in the Fortune 500 that were profitable in 2018 and provided enough information to calculate their tax rates.

Researchers excluded taxes

President Donald Trump raised the possibility Monday that he will not participate in debates against the Democratic nominee hosted by the Commission on Presidential Debates, alleging the nonprofit group that traditionally sponsors the events is biased against him.

In a series of tweets, Trump claimed he is looking forward to debating “whoever the lucky person is who stumbles across the finish line in the little watched Do Nothing Democrat Debates.” But he said the commission is “stacked with Trump Haters & Never Trumpers.”

“As President, the debates are up to me, and there are many options, including doing them directly & avoiding the nasty politics of this very biased Commission,” Trump said. “I will

make a decision at an appropriate time but in the meantime, the Commission on Presidential Debates is NOT authorized to speak for me (or R’s)!”

Trump’s tweets come as the House prepares to vote to impeach him this week, setting up a trial in the Republican-led Senate, which is not expected to remove him from office.

His tweets appear to have been prompted by a New York Times report last week that Trump has been discussing with his advisers the possibility of sitting out the general election debates because of his misgivings about the commission.

In his tweets, Trump revisited a grievance about the commission from his first debate in 2016 against Democrat Hillary Clinton, whom he referred to Monday as “Crooked Hillary.”

Trump claimed the commission was “forced to publicly

apologize for modulating my microphone.”

The commission acknowledged in a one-line statement that Trump’s microphone was faulty in the debate hall but indicated that it did not affect the television broadcast.

“Regarding the first debate, there were issues regarding Donald Trump’s audio that affected the sound level in the debate hall,” the statement said.

In his tweets, Trump suggested he would be willing to participate in more than the traditional three presidential debates if the events were hosted by another entity.

“My record is so good on the Economy and all else, including debating, that perhaps I would consider more than 3 debates,” he said.

The Commission on Presidential Debates was established in 1987 and has hosted

general election debates every cycle since 1988.

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Police investigate death of 12-year-old Austerlitz girl

CALENDAR Tuesday, Dec. 17 n Athens Village Planning Board 6:30 p.m. Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Durham Town Board 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham n Hunter Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville

By Amanda Purcell Columbia-Greene Media

AUSTERLITZ — Police are investigating the death of a 12-year-old child who lived on County Route 9, Columbia County Sheriff David Bartlett said Friday.

The girl, who has not been identified by police, was taken by ambulance from her home at about 5 p.m. Dec. 3, according to a statement from the sheriff. The sheriff’s office and state police are investigating.

Emergency medical technicians with the Chatham Rescue Squad worked with Columbia County 911 dispatch, state police and deputies at the scene to revive the child.

She was taken from her home to Columbia Memorial Health, 71 Prospect Ave., Hudson. From there, she was taken to Albany Medical Center. Doctors and nurses attempted revive the girl but

Wednesday, Dec. 18 n Catskill Library Board 6:45 p.m. at

either the Catskill Library, 1 Franklin St., Catskill or Palenville Library, 3303 Route 23A, Palenville n Catskill Central School District BOE 6:30 p.m. High School Library, 341 West Main St., Catskill n Catskill Town Board Committee meeting 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill n Greene County Legislature public hearing (senior citizen exemption) 6:20 p.m.; public hearing (LL 3 of 2019 exemption from rpts by persons with disabilities and limited income) 6:25 p.m.; regular legislature meeting No. 12 6:30 p.m.

Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Thursday, Dec. 19 n Coxsackie Village Planning Board 7

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

were unsuccessful. She died at the hospital Dec. 6, the sheriff’s office said.

Investigators were at the home on Thursday removing items. A sheriff’s vehicle was parked in the driveway of the home Friday morning.

An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death.

“The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Branch along with assistance from the New York State Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the child’s death as would be done with any case where a death has occurred,” Bartlett said. He added that no more information will released be released at this time.

Other children reported to live in the home were located and are safe, a law enforcement official close the investigation said Friday.

Amanda Purcell/Columbia-Greene Media

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police are investigating the death of a 12-year-old girl who was initially found unconscious in her Austerlitz home Dec. 3.

Tuesday, Dec. 24 n Catskill Town Offices close at noon

Cuomo orders DEC to ban aerial pesticide

in observance of Christmas

Wednesday, Dec. 25 n Catskill Town Offices closed in observance of Christmas n Coxsackie Village Offices closed in observance of Christmas n Greene County Office Building closed in observance of Christmas

By Massarah Mikati Johnson Newspapers

ALBANY — Amid a lack of federal action, Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed the Department of Environmental Conservation to immediately ban aerial applications of chlorpyrifos, and eventually institute a complete ban of the pesticide.

“Chlorpyrifos is a pesticide that has the potential to cause serious health problems in people who ingest it,” Cuomo said in a statement. “I am directing the state department of environmental conservation to ban the use of this toxic substance to help ensure New York families aren’t needlessly exposed to a dangerous chemical.”

Multiple studies have unanimously shown that chlorpyrifos — widely used for apple and Christmas trees, as well as some green vegetables — has negative effects on brain development, particularly for young children and babies in the womb.

Under Cuomo’s orders, the DEC will immediately ban the use of aerial spray to apply chlorpyrifos, which is believed to be the most dangerous because the chemical can drift to nearby homes, schools and workplaces.

By December 2020, the DEC will

Thursday, Jan. 2 n Ashland Planning Board 6 p.m. at

the Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland

Monday, Jan. 6 n Cairo Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town

Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo

Tuesday, Jan. 7 n Durham Town Board workshop meeting 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham

Wednesday, Jan. 8 n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. Jan. 8 Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Jewett Town Board 7 p.m. at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett

Thursday, Jan. 9 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

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed the Department of Environmental Conservation to immediately ban aerial applications of chlorpyrifos, and eventually institute a complete ban of the pesticide.

ban the pesticide for all uses aside from spraying apple tree trunks, and by July 2021, chlorpyrifos will be completely banned for all uses.

“Certainly, I think it’s a concern when you ban a pesticide, you have to support farmers to be able to make the transition to using safer methods of pest reduction,” said Kate Kurera with Environmental Advocates of new York.

“But there’s a lot of organic farming in the state, where farmers are able to farm

without this pesticide.”

In 2017, the Obama administration proposed a rule to federally ban all uses of the pesticide. However, the Trump administration quickly reversed it, leaving states to take action on the issue.

Attorney General Letitia James filed a brief against the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency last week, as part of an ongoing lawsuit against the administration in August from nine attorneys general, arguing the

agency is violating federal law by continuing to allow the use of chlorpyrifos.

“The Trump Administration continues to ignore science, law, and common sense by allowing chlorpyrifos to contaminate our food at unsafe levels,” James said in a statement. “To protect the health and safety of New Yorkers, I am urging the court to force the Trump EPA to do its job and ban this hazardous pesticide from our food.”

This past legislative session, the state legislature. passed a bill that would institute a complete ban on the use of chlorpyrifos, however Cuomo ultimately vetoed it. In his veto explanation, Cuomo wrote there is a rigorous process to challenge products that the bill would be bypassing, and that the bill would “substitute the legislature’s judgment for the expertise of chemists, health experts and other subject matter experts in this field.”

In short, Cuomo felt that a regulatory, rather than legislative, process would be more appropriate to ban the pesticide.

“A bill being signed would’ve given us exact surety of the ban,” Kurera said.

“But we’re quite happy with (Cuomo’s direction), we’re viewing it as a very positive step.”

GREENE COUNTY POLICE BLOTTER

Monday, Jan. 13 n Ashland Town Board 7:30 p.m. at

the Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Catskill Village Planning Board 7 p.m. Catskill Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill

Wednesday, Jan. 15 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

Monday, Jan. 20 n Greenville Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 11159 Route 32, Pioneer Building, Greenville

Tuesday, Jan. 21 n Durham Town Board 7:30 p.m. at

Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham n Hunter Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville

Editor’s Note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.

STATE POLICE n Robert T. Bruno, 58, of Saugerties, was arrested at 3:01 p.m. Dec. 9 in Hunter and charged with first-degree rape and first-degree course of sexual conduct with a child, both class B felonies. He was held. n Joseph M. Farley, 37, of Hunter, was arrested at 9:51 p.m. Dec. 9 in Jewett and charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, an unclassified misdemeanor. He was released to a third party. n Guy C. Ziliani, 73, of Palenville, was arrested at 8:23 p.m.

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Dec. 9 in Catskill and charged with obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest, both class A misdemeanors, and driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor. He was released on his own recognizance. n Asa S. Bordies, 22, of Coxsackie, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in Cairo and charged with first-degree prison contraband and thirddegree criminal possession of a weapon, both class D felonies.

He was held. n Amy L. Fix, 36, of Catskill, was arrested at 1:43 a.m.

Dec. 11 in Germantown and charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, an unclassified misdemeanor; and crossing road

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hazard markings, driving to the left of pavement markings, not having adequate lights and not having adequate mirrors, all infractions. She was issued an appearance ticket. n Francis J. Agustin Espinoza, 36, of Kingston, was arrested at 4:48 p.m. Dec. 11 in Catskill and charged with operating with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08% and driving while intoxicated, both unclassified misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Joshua D. Bernesser, 35, of Coxsackie, was arrested at 9:38

a.m. Dec. 11 in Coxsackie and charged with criminal obstruction of breathing, a class A misdemeanor, and second-degree harassment, a violation. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Kenneth L. Douglas, 38, of Elizaville, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in Athens and charged with second-degree possession of a forged instrument, a class D felony; and having a false inspection certificate and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, both unclassified misdemeanors.

His arrestee status is unknown.

n Shane T. Pixler, 43, of Pueblo, Colorado, was arrested at 1:29 a.m. Dec. 13 in Catskill and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a bloodalcohol content greater than 0.08% and driving while intoxicated, both unclassified misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Joseph J. Mazal, 36, of Greenville, was arrested at 2:36 p.m. Dec. 12 in Cairo and charged with third-degree bail jumping, a class A misdemeanor. He was held.

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Chris Wallace wants journalists to push for the truth. But Fox News often traffics in propaganda.

By Margaret Sullivan

Help farmers transition to a post-chemical world Gov. Andrew Cuomo has directed the state Department of Environmental Conservation to immediately ban aerial applications of chlorpyrifos and eventually institute a complete ban of the pesticide. That’s a good thing, because in case no one noticed, agriculture is trending toward natural and sustainable alternatives to chemicals as consumers reject genetically enhanced foods.

Numerous studies have conclusively shown that exposure to chlorpyrifos — widely used on apple trees and evergreen trees in the Christmas season, as well as some fruits and green vegetables — can stunt brain development, especially in young children and fetuses in the womb.

Under Cuomo’s direction, the DEC will immediately ban the use of aerial spray to apply chlorpyrifos, which is believed to be the most dangerous because the chemical can drift to nearby homes, schools and workplaces. By December 2020, the DEC will ban the pesticide for all uses with the exception of spraying apple tree trunks. By July 2021, chlorpyrifos will be completely banned for all uses.

Banning a pesticide is a serious action, but Cuomo’s order lacks one vital ingredient. The state has to support farmers through the transition to safer methods of pest control. Organic agriculture is increasingly popular in New York, where farmers are able to farm without

chlorpyrifos, but not all farms are organic and not all of them can afford a quick transformation.

We are entering a post-chemical world.

Pressure for less chemical-intensive farming is coming from retailers like Walmart, non-governmental organizations and consumers, who are throwing more dollars toward organic and other niche foods with environmental or animal welfare claims, according to a report on The Washington Post News Service.

Farmers have to be ready, and the governor is on the right track, but the state can’t leave them swinging in the wind as they fully prepare for an agricultural sea change.

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Number of journalists imprisoned remains at record highs. Trump isn’t helping. (c) 2019, The Washington Post ·

It is discomfiting when politicians toss out the blistering “fake news” gibe to distract from embarrassing facts, delegitimize the news media or erode its credibility. Most of the time, the news is not fake, which the claimants know, but readers and listeners may not. Thankfully, in the United States and other democracies, this corrosive and coarse practice is primarily a war of words. In other nations, journalists are thrown into prison, their lives and those of their families are ruined, and their societies are denied the oxygen of good information.

The latest study by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) shows that the number of journalists imprisoned for their work in 2019 remains at record highs. China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are the worst jailers, followed by Eritrea, Vietnam and Iran. Overall, there are 250 journalists in jail for their work, compared with 255 a year earlier, not much below the peak of 273 in 2016.

These are just the journalists incarcerated as of Dec. 1 and do not include many more, probably thousands, who were detained for shorter periods, violently assaulted, wiretapped, surveilled, harassed, smeared or intimidated by the authorities. Add to that the artists, writers, poets and activists who were victims of the same abuse by governments, and the numbers swell more. In this digital age, the old boundaries blur; for example, Raif Badawi, one of 26 journalists identified by CPJ in Saudi Arabia’s jails,

was a blogger who created a discussion forum for liberal views about the kingdom. For that he has been sitting in a cell since 2012.

Sadly, “enemy of the people,” the vicious Stalin-era label that led to arbitrary arrest, followed by penal colony banishment or execution, appears to be used more and more often as a companion to “fake news.” President Donald Trump set a bad example by throwing it about carelessly. Now other world leaders who have no use for democracy are copying this insidious tactic. Freedom House pointed out recently, in another study, how press freedom is receding even in nations that are democracies.

“Elected leaders in many democracies, who should be press freedom’s staunchest defenders, have made explicit attempts to silence critical media voices and strengthen outlets that serve up favorable coverage,” Freedom House concluded.

The news media is a vital part of civil society, the tugging and pulling between people and their leaders, and the media’s health is absolutely critical to the health of democracy. The CPJ report is added evidence of a global retreat from democratic values and norms. Once upon a time, the United States attempted to be a beacon for those standards.

A word to an ally such as Egypt, which receives billions in U.S. aid, might open the jail cell doors. But if the word isn’t spoken, then what? That’s where we are today.

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In the new movie “Bombshell,” Chris Wallace’s character has a bit part, striding for a moment alongside Megyn Kelly on their way to a momentous presidential debate in 2015. In real life, though, the veteran Fox News journalist has a more central role in the Washington drama of this historic moment.

Wallace’s Sunday morning interview show is often riveting, creating newsworthy moments - whether he is grilling former FBI director James Comey as he did this week or holding White House adviser Stephen Miller’s feet to the fire as he did in late September.

“According to POTUS, Chris Wallace is a partisan hack. In reality, he’s consistently the gold standard for American political interviewers,” Jonathan Swan of Axios noted on Twitter shortly after the Comey interview aired.

Tough, well-prepared and knowledgeable, Wallace is willing to interrupt, ask follow-up questions and assert facts when his subjects are insistently spewing talking points. That President Donald Trump bashes him as “nasty and obnoxious” or calls his interviews “dumb and unfair” doesn’t detract from that reality.

But Wallace’s presence on Fox News can seem like a hallucination for regular viewers of the pro-Trump network that is often a seamless extension of the White House’s communications staff.

Earlier on Sunday, during the two-hour “Fox and Friends” show, this typical chyron led the cheers: “Trump’s Week of Winning Despite Impeachment.” And the trio’s softer-than-Charmin interview with former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Republican, mocked Democrats for talking about “prayerfulness” as next week’s impeachment vote

approaches.

For years, Fox News’s public relations staffers have defended the network by insisting there’s a clear distinction between the straight news coverage and the heavily conservative opinion shows. (“Real News. Real Honest Opinion.” went the ad campaign.)

But that distinction is an illusion. Most of the time, the difference is one of degree, not of substance.

And so, when truth-telling host Shepard Smith announced he was leaving the network a few months ago, my first thought was, “And then there was one.”

The one, of course, being Wallace - a high-profile Fox staffer who is willing to insist on the facts, not succumb to pro-Trump talking points.

“You have been taking something of a victory lap,” he began his interview Sunday with the former FBI director. And when it came to the Justice DepartmentInspector General Michael Horowitz’s report concerning how the FBI investigated Trump’s Russia connections, Wallace got Comey to admit that “[Horowitz was] right and I was wrong” on some aspects.

Wallace isn’t really the only one left. There are plenty of solid Fox reporters and other contributors. But their work is often obscured by relentless disinformation and failures to enforce basic journalistic standards.

The network eventually had to retract its false reporting in 2017 on Seth Rich, which had fueled the baseless claim that Hillary Clinton had the former Democratic National Committee staffer killed because he was a source of campaign leaks.

For years, Fox promoted the racist conspiracy theory that Barack Obama was not born in the United States. And, as my colleague Paul Farhi reported, the network won’t even keep Fox contributors

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Conservatives love to defend Fox News by equating it with MSNBC or CNN. But while those cable network do offer plenty of left-leaning commentary, and do make their share of mistakes, they also hew to reality and standards in a way that Fox too often does not.

Overall, it amounts to the difference between propaganda and journalism.

Wallace closed out his Sunday show with a pointed comment on the media coverage of a speech he made last week at the Newseum’s First Amendment celebration. He had made headlines by saying that Trump “is engaged in the most direct, sustained assault on freedom of the press in our history.”

Wallace didn’t back off, but wanted to underline another point that got less attention: that reporters should be “umpires,” not participants.

“We shouldn’t be drawn into the fight,” he said. (It sounded something like what Washington Post Executive Editor Martin Baron said in 2017: “The way I view it is, we’re not at war with the administration, we’re at work.

We’re doing our jobs.”)

Wallace is a straightshooter and a pro.

We need lots more of what he offers.

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Virginia C. Brandt GREENVILLE – Virginia C. and Richard J. (Elizabeth) Brandt, a resident of Green- Brandt; grandchildren, Ericka, ville since 1978, passed away Ashleigh, Will, and Angelina peacefully in the comfort Brandt; step-grandsons, Donof the home of her son and ald Ferguson and Thomas Sudaughter-in-law, Bill and Ei- peau; her dear friend, Michael leen.

O’Rourke; many nieces and Born in the Bronx, she was nephews. In addition to her daughter of the late Walter parents and husband, Virginia and Helen Wright Kummer, was predeceased by her siband wife of the late William lings, Jane Manning, Donald J. Brandt, who died in Janu- Kummer, and Richard “Dick” ary of 1989. Following Kummer. graduation, Virginia Calling hours will worked as a bank be Tuesday, Decemteller at Dollar Savings ber 17th from 4 to 7 Bank, and as a secrep.m. at A.J. Cunningtary, both in New York ham Funeral Home, City. Since relocating 4898 State Route 81, to Greenville, she has Greenville. Funeral worked in guest serMass will be offered vices at Sunny Hill Reon Wednesday, DeBrandt sort, retiring two years cember 18th at 10 ago. Virginia attended a.m. in St. Patrick’s Sacred Heart Church in Cairo, Church, 21 Main Street, RavOur Lady of Knock Shrine in ena. Weather permitting, East Durham, and St. Pat- burial will follow in Greenville rick’s Church in Ravena. She Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, enjoyed reading and solving if desired, memorial donacrossword puzzles, but most tions to Community Hospice of all, she enjoyed spending of Albany, 310 South Manning time with her family, especial- Blvd., Albany, NY 12208, or to ly with her grandchildren.

St. Patrick’s Church, 21 Main Virginia is survived by her Street, Ravena, NY 12143, will sons and daughters-in-law, be appreciated. Condolence William F. (Eileen) Brandt page at ajcunninghamfh.com.

Ruthann Fingar (Cook) Ruthann Fingar (Cook), 76, a long time resident of Chatham passed away peacefully Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Inn at St Peters.

Ruthann was born in 1943 in Jersey City, NJ. Preceded in death by her husband Lee Fingar, her mother Ruth “Marne” Harper and her brother, Daniel Cook. She is survived by her son Ray Nawrocki and his wife, Amanda and her daughter Jodi Wilson and her husband, David

and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She leaves her devoted emotional support dog, Sammy.

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The latest case of cybercrime: A strobe that induces seizures Manny Fernandez The New York Times News Service

HOUSTON — An unusual case of cybercrime is playing out in a Dallas courtroom Monday, with a Maryland man expected to plead guilty to aggravated assault. The victim was a journalist and author. The weapon was a GIF, or animated image, sent on Twitter. And the motive appeared at least in part to be the victim’s criticisms of President Donald Trump.

The case has played out for years in the courts, and the scheduled guilty plea by the defendant, John Rayne Rivello, would be one of the first times the sending of a seizure-inducing tweet was successfully prosecuted as a crime.

Rivello was accused of sending a Twitter message featuring a blinding strobe light to an epileptic author who immediately suffered a seizure upon viewing it in December 2016 in Dallas.

The message read, in capital letters: “You deserve a seizure for your posts.”

Investigators found several digital clues, including a message they said Rivello sent to other Twitter users reading, “I hope this sends him into a seizure,” and screenshots showing the victim’s Wikipedia page with a fake date of death and epilepsy.com’s list of epilepsy seizure triggers.

The victim, Kurt Eichenwald, the author of “The Informant” and a reporter for The New York Times from 1986 to 2006, had been critical of Trump, then a candidate for president, and had appeared on Tucker Carlson’s Fox News show just before he received the strobe-light message in 2016.

Eichenwald’s attacker also appeared to be motivated by

anti-Semitic hatred, according to court documents: The Wikipedia page that Rivello had copied included anti-Semitic references, and the Twitter handle that Rivello used was named @ jew_goldstein, with the name Ari Goldstein.

Rivello, 32, a veteran who lived in Salisbury, Maryland, was arrested in 2017 and charged in federal court with cyberstalking. Later that year, federal prosecutors dropped the charge, allowing the Dallas County District Attorney’s office to proceed with their case against him. Court records in the case indicated the scheduled guilty plea Monday.

A lawyer for Rivello, Matthew Alford, did not respond to a request for comment.

Eichenwald’s lawyers have likened the attack to sending a bomb in the mail or anthrax in an envelope.

Eichenwald told investigators he had stepped into his home office that evening in 2016 and clicked on the message from @jew_goldstein. The strobe light GIF caused an immediate seizure that lasted about eight minutes, court documents showed. Eichenwald’s wife, Theresa, walked into his office, called 911 and took a picture of the strobing light on his computer with her cellphone.

“This is his wife,” she replied to the Twitter account, “you caused a seizure. I have your information and have called the police to report the assault.”

Federal health officials estimate that 3.4 million Americans are affected by epilepsy, a serious brain disorder that produces seizures that can vary in intensity, from staring spells to severe shaking and collapsing to the floor.

Judiciary committee report argues Trump ‘Betrayed the Nation’ Michael D. Shear The New York Times News Service

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee formally presented its case for impeaching President Donald Trump in a 658-page report published online early Monday, arguing just days before a final vote in the House that he “betrayed the nation by abusing his high office.”

The report, which echoes similar documents produced after the committee’s approval of impeachment articles for Presidents Richard M. Nixon and Bill Clinton, contains no new allegations or evidence against Trump.

But it offers a detailed road map for the two articles of impeachment the committee approved, charging that Trump abused the power of the presidency to enlist Ukraine in tarnishing his political rivals and obstructing Congress by blocking witnesses from testifying and refusing to provide documents.

The House is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to impeach the sitting president for only the third time in the nation’s history, setting in motion a trial in the Senate early next year that could lead to Trump’s removal from office.

“President Trump has placed his personal, political interests above our national security, our free and fair elections, and our system of checks and balances,” the report states. “He has engaged in a pattern of misconduct that will continue if left unchecked. Accordingly, President Trump

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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), center left, and the ranking member, Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga,.), center right, during a committee meeting on the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. The committee formally presented its case for impeachment in a 658-page report published online early Monday morning, Dec. 16, 2019, arguing just days before a final vote in the House that he “betrayed the nation by abusing his high office.”

should be impeached and removed from office.”

The report argues that the House should charge Trump with abuse of power for holding up nearly $400 million worth of security aid and the promise of a White House meeting until Ukraine agreed to announce investigations into former Vice President Joe Biden and 2016 election interference.

“When the president demands that a foreign government announce investigations targeting his domestic political rival, he corrupts our elections,” the report states. “To the founders, this kind of corruption was especially pernicious, and plainly merited impeachment. American elections should be for Americans only.”

It also urges the House to approve an article of impeachment charging the president with obstruction of Congress,

saying that “President Trump’s obstruction of Congress does not befit the leader of a democratic society. It calls to mind the very claims of royal privilege against which our founders rebelled.”

The report includes a scathing 20-page dissent from Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia, the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee, who accuses Democrats on the panel of conducting an unfair process in a partisan attempt to drive Trump from office because of their dislike of him and his policies.

“The case is not only weak but dangerously lowers the bar for future impeachments,” he writes. “The record put forth by the majority is based on inferences built upon presumptions and hearsay. In short, the majority has failed to make a credible, factually-based allegation

against this president that merits impeachment.”

Collins concludes: “Before the House are two articles of impeachment against the president of the United States, Donald John Trump. To these articles, the minority dissents.”

The report by the Democratic-controlled committee rejects the criticism that the impeachment inquiry was unfair to Trump and Republicans, arguing that the president had many opportunities to have his lawyer present evidence or cross-examine witnesses during the inquiry.

“The president’s decision to reject these opportunities to participate affirms that his principal objective was to obstruct the House’s inquiry rather than assist in its full consideration of all relevant evidence,” the report states.

US urges North Korea to drop ‘hostile’ tone, return to talks

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SEOUL, South Korea — President Donald Trump’s top envoy for nuclear talks urged North Korea to drop its “hostile” rhetoric, and warned Pyongyang not to engage in any provocations during the U.S.’s “sacred” Christmas holiday.

“We are fully aware of the strong potential for North Korea to conduct a major provocation in the days ahead,” U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun said during a press briefing in Seoul. “Such action will be most unhelpful in achieving a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.”

Biegun’s comments came on the heels of North Korea’s Ministry of Communications Singapore/Zuma Press/TNS claims of a second “crucial On June 12, 2018, in Singapore, President Donald Trump and test” Saturday that it said had boosted its nuclear-deter- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shake hands after signing an rent capabilities. Such tests agreement at the Capella Hotel. have put further pressure on the U.S. to try to break the direction, our team remains if talks fail, with North Korea deadlock in negotiations be- prepared to engage with our warning earlier this month tween the two countries after counterparts to North Korea that the U.S. might get a “Christmas gift” without working-level talks collapsed to achieve that goal.”

North Korea is seeking progress. in October in Stockholm.

Biegun, who was also “The president has stated greater U.S. concessions in return for his decision to scheduled Monday to meet repeatedly that he is confident that Chairman Kim is suspend weapons tests and with South Korean President likewise committed to the “work toward complete de- Moon Jae-in, said the U.S. same goal as us,” Biegun said nuclearization of the Korean had no deadline and that after meeting with his South Peninsula,” Kim Jong Un’s there was still “time for us to Korean counterpart, Lee regime has has threatened to do our jobs,” adding, “Let’s Do-hoon. “At the president’s take a “new path” next year, get this done.”

Study shows 76,043 ER visits for injuries related to distracted cellphone use in 20 years Linda Searing The Washington Post

Being distracted while using a cellphone has led to a growing number of injuries, including an estimated 76,043 emergency room visits for head and neck injuries in a recent 20-year span, research suggests.

The number of injuries sped up after the mid-2000s, when Internet-connected smartphones became common, replacing less-complex devices that allowed users to merely talk and text. The study found cellphone users often were injured when they tripped, fell

or walked into things as they used their devices. The most common injuries were cuts, scrapes and bruises - about 50 percent. But 18 percent were described as injury to an internal organ, which the researchers wrote was most often a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion. The findings, published online this month in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, were based on data from 100 U.S. hospitals that the researchers extrapolated to provide the nationwide estimate of 76,043. In their commentary, the researchers wrote

that by providing “constant access to a variety of applications and internet browsers, these devices have become a necessary but potentially dangerous tool used by most people in the United States.” Forty-eight states and the District ban texting while driving. Cellphone use while walking has gotten little legislative attention, although the New York state legislature has a bill pending that, if passed, “prohibits a pedestrian from using a portable electronic device while crossing a roadway” and carries a $25 to $50 fine for a first offense.

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In the Military NEW YORK ARMY NATIONAL GUARD LATHAM — Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of

the Army National Guard.

Sergeant Arielle Grober from Selkirk, reenlisted to continue service with the Intelligence and Sustainment Company, 42nd Infantry Division.

LATHAM — Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York,

announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Logan Cesternino from New Baltimore and assigned to the Company C, 2-108th Infantry, received a promotion to the rank of Private.

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Forget the gummies As a nutrition coach the most frequent questions I get asked are about supplements. What supplements should I take and what brand?

And then, of course, there are people who believe they can get everything they need from food, but scientists disagree.

Research finds that most Americans are severely lacking in a number of essential nutrients, including calcium, potassium, magnesium and vitamins A, C and D. So it’s no wonder more than half of us get the nutrition we need from a bottle, making supplements a $41 billion industry. And one of the fastest growing segments in the vitamin industry is adult gummies. Yup, more adults are choosing sugary, chewy gummies over their traditional counterparts.

And as the gumption for adult gummy supplements grows, more questions arise as to whether or not these vitamins are as good for your health as they claim.

That being said, there are some points you should consider when you choose gummy supplements from shelves of your local drug store.

According to AARP, 80% of adults grab gummy vitamins (instead of a bitter tasting, hard to swallow pill, or an unpleasant powder or vile liquid) because they taste more like something you’d find at

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And that’s because one serving of gummy vitamins contains 3-8 grams of added sugar per serving, which is the equivalent of two teaspoons of sugar. Now while this may not seem like a large amount, the American Heart Association suggests no more than nine teaspoons of added sugar a day for men and no more than six teaspoons of added sugar per day for women.

According to William Faloon, founder of Life Extension Supplement Company, “The sugars contained in gummies add to this nation’s deadly sugar problem.” Excessive sugar consumption has been linked to heart disease, obesity and dental cavities.

And because supplements aren’t regulated by the FDA, the nutrients they contain may not match what’s listed on the label. In fact, a recent report found that 80% of

gummy vitamins tested did not have the same amount of vitamins and minerals as listed on their labels.

ConsumerLab.com, an independent testing firm, reported in 2015 that it found “more problems with candylike vitamins than traditional forms such as tablets or caplets” partially because gummies are more challenging to manufacture.

The reason for this problem is that manufacturers cannot pack in as many vitamins and minerals when they add sugars, colorings and other filler compounds that are used to maintain gummy texture.

And speaking of labels, it’s a good idea when you’re reading the label to look for harmful fillers like magnesium stearate. Magnesium stearate is thought to inhibit your body’s ability to absorb vitamins and minerals.

Also be aware of any harmful food colors like red 40 and yellow 6, which have been linked to hyperactivity, learning impairment, irritability and aggressiveness, and even some cancers.

My advice is if you can swallow a tablet or drink a vitamin liquid, you’re better off getting your multivitamins that way instead of a gummy.

Reach Mary Schoepe at fitnessconcepts001@yahoo.com.

HANNAFORD PRESENTS DONATION TO REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF NORTHEASTERN NY

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Hannaford Supermarkets presents the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York with a $296,000 donation during a press conference at Troy High School on Nov. 15. The donation will be used to establish food pantries in 33 schools throughout New York state, including Troy High School. From left are: Troy High School Principal Joseph Mariano Jr.; Hannaford Supermarkets Vice President of Retail Operations Todd Bullen; Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York Executive Director Mark Quandt; Hannaford Supermarkets Director of Operations Dennis Martin; and Hannaford Supermarkets Director of Operations Ean Rose.

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Through her studies at Cairo-Durham and working closely with Mrs. Maassmann, she has been able to pursue one of her dreams. She has been working as a secretary at Pattison, Koskey, Howe, & Bucci (PKHB), a long-standing and well-respected accounting firm for the Hudson Valley and the Capital Region. Her interests include reading, writing, fishing and hunting.

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Ten year-end tax tips for 2019 Here are 10 things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year.

1. Set aside time to plan Effective planning requires that you have a good understanding of your current tax situation, as well as a reasonable estimate of how your circumstances might change next year. There’s a real opportunity for tax savings if you’ll be paying taxes at a lower rate in one year than in the other. However, the window for most tax-saving moves closes on Dec. 31, so don’t procrastinate.

2. Defer income to next year Consider opportunities to defer income to 2020, particularly if you think you may be in a lower tax bracket then. For example, you may be able to defer a year-end bonus or delay the collection of business debts, rents and payments for services. Doing so may enable you to postpone payment of tax on the income until next

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3. Accelerate deductions You might also look for opportunities to accelerate deductions into the current tax year. If you itemize deductions, making payments for deductible expenses such as medical expenses, qualifying interest, and state taxes before the end of the year (instead of paying them in early 2020) could make a difference on your 2019 return.

4. Factor in the AMT If you’re subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT), traditional year-end

maneuvers such as deferring income and accelerating deductions can have a negative effect. Essentially a separate federal income tax system with its own rates and rules, the AMT effectively disallows a number of itemized deductions. For example, if you’re subject to the AMT in 2019, prepaying 2020 state and local taxes probably won’t help your 2019 tax situation, but could hurt your 2020 bottom line. Taking the time to determine whether you may be subject to the AMT before you make any year-end moves could help you avoid a costly mistake.

5. Bump up withholding to cover a tax shortfall If it looks as though you’re going to owe federal income tax for the year, especially if you think you may be subject to an estimated tax penalty, consider asking your employer (on Form W-4) to increase your withholding for the remainder of the year to cover the shortfall. The biggest

COPAKE LAKE REALTY CORP. OPENS SECOND LOCATION

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The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of a second location for Copake Lake Realty Corp., which is owned by Licensed Real Estate Broker Lindsay LeBrecht.

Mary Lou Kersten, former broker/owner of Hillsdale Country Realty, is now a part of the CLR team and managing the Hillsdale branch office at 2602 State Route 23. Kersten brings more than 30 years of real estate experience and deep ties to the community through her ongoing committee work with the Town of Hillsdale and other local organizations. The main office for Copake Lake Realty remains at 290 Birch Hill Road, Craryville/Copake Lake. LeBrecht and Kersten are pictured center with scissors, and are joined by Chris Kersten, CLR Realtors Margaret ‘Peggy’ Rose, Karen Colin and Jennifer Wall, along with local business and Chamber representatives.

Kaatsbaan | Cultural Park for Dance announces new artistic director TIVOLI — Kevin McKenzie, co-founder and co-chair of the board of trustees, and Sonja Kostich, executive director of Kaatsbaan | Cultural Park for Dance, announced that Stella Abrera will join the organization as its new artistic director, effective Jan. 1, 2020.

Joining Kostich at the prominent 30-year-old Hudson Valley dance organization, Abrera’s appointment will expand the portfolio of Kaatsbaan as the second step in its strategic plan.

With distinct histories in dance, Abrera and Kostich will unite their efforts to champion the development of varied programs and cultural offerings. Partnering and reporting to an influential board of trustees, the artistic and executive directors will spearhead major initiatives to contribute to both the national and international dance communities, as well as the Hudson Valley arts landscape, cultivating relationships with a variety of external stakeholders and community partners.

Kostich, who assumed the role of executive director in December 2018, will continue overseeing the organization’s management, operations, and long-term strategy to realize

Kaatsbaan’s redevelopment and drive the organization to its next level of growth and service to the community.

Abrera’s role will actively be associated with connecting artists to Kaatsbaan and its unique resources, and to support their creative growth and the development of their projects. This will include teaching and coaching dancers via her role as artistic director of Kaatsbaan’s ballet intensives and ProStudio program. Abrera has decades of experience in the dance community, both as a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and as a spokesperson for a diverse and global community of artists.

“Stella is an extraordinary figure in the cultural world and an inspiring advocate for Kaatsbaan, both as a female Filipino-American leader and as an artist, and I’m elated to welcome her as my new partner at Kaatsbaan,” Kostich said. “As Kaatsbaan continues to grow and fulfill its mission to be the cultural park for dance and a cultural destination in the Hudson Valley — the home for dance and related arts — Stella will play a crucial part in the success and prosperity of those efforts.”

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Ballet Theatre for 24 years has been a realization of a dream, and now I’m inspired to impact the art form from the other side of the proscenium, as Kaatsbaan’s Artistic Director. I’m honored by this appointment, and I’m excited to partner with Executive Director Sonja Kostich, that rare individual who has reached the peak of achievement as both an artist and businessperson. Together, we’ll endeavor to connect a broader community to this beautiful cultural sanctuary, and to help Kaatsbaan realize its potential as a major artistic presence in the Northeast, and beyond,” says Abrera.

As of January 2020 Gregory Cary, co-founder of Kaatsbaan, will step down from his position as artistic director to assist this next generation of leaders in the realization of Kaatsbaan’s 5-year plan, moving away from daily operations and into the role of senior advisor of capital projects.

Martine van Hamel, cofounder of Kaatsbaan, will take on the role of Principal Ballet Teacher for Kaatsbaan’s ballet and special weekend intensives.

Bentley Roton, co-founder of Kaatsbaan, retired from daily operations in 2019.

advantage in doing so is that withholding is considered as having been paid evenly throughout the year instead of when the dollars are actually taken from your paycheck.

This strategy can also be used to make up for low or missing quarterly estimated tax payments. With all the recent tax changes, it may be especially important to review your withholding in 2019.

6. Maximize retirement savings Deductible contributions to a traditional IRA and pre-tax contributions to an employersponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k) can reduce your 2019 taxable income.

If you haven’t already contributed up to the maximum amount allowed, consider doing so by year-end.

7. Take any required distributions Once you reach age 70 and a half, you generally must start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs and

employer-sponsored retirement plans (an exception may apply if you’re still working for the employer sponsoring the plan). Take any distributions by the date required — the end of the year for most individuals. The penalty for failing to do so is substantial: 50% of any amount that you failed to distribute as required.

8. Weigh year-end investment moves You shouldn’t let tax considerations drive your investment decisions. However, it’s worth considering the tax implications of any year-end investment moves that you make. For example, if you have realized net capital gains from selling securities at a profit, you might avoid being taxed on some or all of those gains by selling losing positions.

Any losses over and above the amount of your gains can be used to offset up to $3,000 of ordinary income ($1,500 if your filing status is married filing separately) or carried forward to reduce your taxes

in future years.

9. Beware the net investment income tax Don’t forget to account for the 3.8% net investment income tax. This additional tax may apply to some or all of your net investment income if your modified adjusted gross income (AGI) exceeds $200,000 ($250,000 if married filing jointly, $125,000 if married filing separately, $200,000 if head of household).

10. Get help if you need it There’s a lot to think about when it comes to tax planning.

That’s why it often makes sense to talk to a tax professional who is able to evaluate your situation and help you determine if any year-end moves make sense for you.

Tim Bartholomew is an Investment Representative with Greene Investment Services located at the Bank of Greene County. Please call 518-943-2600 ext. 2153 with your comments or questions.

Rivkin Radler moves 26 employees, regional office to downtown Albany ALBANY — The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID), Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, and Assemblymember John T. McDonald III joined Rivkin Radler partners, attorneys and staff on Nov. 7 in officially welcoming the law firm to Downtown. Located at 66 S Pearl Street, the move comes as partners sought the benefit of a central business district location; the new office is home to 26 employees, including seven attorneys named to the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Lawyers list.

With more than 20 practice areas, Rivkin Radler offers communication in over 15 languages and represents individuals, middle-market companies, and large corporations. The 11th floor, 10,600-square-foot space, led by partners Richard Frankel, Carol Hyde, Robert Iseman, James Lagios, John Queenan and Karen Sosler, has room to hold the current 14 attorneys and staff members, with room to grow.

Founded in 1950, many Rivkin Radler attorneys have received Martindale Hubbell’s AV Preeminent ranking, signifying that “a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence,” and have been recognized as leaders by peer review programs, including Best Lawyers/U.S. News & World Report and Super Lawyers. The firm is also listed by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. The firm is nationally recognized and was named an American Lawyer Media “Go-To” Firm by its clients, and is among the National Law Journal’s 250 largest firms in the U.S. “Downtown Albany continues to transform into a neighborhood of choice by attracting companies of all sizes to compliment the many new residential opportunities — helping create a welcoming hub where

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individuals can both live and work,” said Mayor Sheehan.

“We are excited Rivkin Radler has chosen Albany’s newest neighborhood for their new home and wish them continued success here in New York’s Capital City.”

“It is a pleasure to welcome Rivkin Radler and its 26 employees to downtown Albany.

Downtown Albany is an ideal location for law firms with close proximity to the various court systems along with numerous dining options and the opportunity to live in a walkable neighborhood,” said Assemblymember McDonald.

The Downtown location was fully renovated for Rivkin Radler, offering a more contemporary, efficient and open setting than the mansion they’d previously operated out of. Officially having opened in Downtown on Oct. 7, benefits of the move from Washington Park area became immediately clear through the technologically advanced and dynamic new offices and proximity to current and future clients.

“We are delighted to now call Downtown our Albany home. The central location is close to key clients and transportation; easily connecting our 5 offices. Our beautiful 11th floor perch gives us a spectacular view of the city and surrounds and provides for a vibrant and open office

space, which is well-suited for the collaborative and creative work we do on behalf of our clients,” said Evan H. Krinick, Rivkin Radler’s managing partner.

“We’ve enjoyed our stately and bucolic Washington Park setting, but after our merger with Rivkin Radler, our trajectory capabilities and regional practices have expanded dramatically. It’s exciting and energizing to now be in Downtown and we look forward to the continued growth of our firm,” said John Queenan, a partner resident in Rivkin Radler’s Albany office.

“Downtown continues to be a leading location for business. As they open their office in the heart of the region and the seat of government, nationally-recognized industry leaders Rivkin Radler are in good company as their neighbors include three companies named Best Places to Work in the region and two of the country’s privately-held fastest-growing companies,” said Georgette Steffens, executive director of the Downtown Albany BID. “We continue to welcome business leaders who understand the benefits our District offers and are choosing Downtown to attract top talent that increasingly seeks a walkable, vibrant urban center in which to work.”

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Indian police tried to beat up a protester.

Then a group of young women stopped them.

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The young man had barely gotten inside the gate of a house near the Jamia Millia Islamia University campus in New Delhi on Sunday when a group of police in riot gear dragged him out by his coat collar. “Come, come,” one of the police officers can be heard shouting in a video of the incident. “Bring him out!”

The cops then whacked him with their batons, taking turns raising them like baseball bats as he curled up on the ground.

But within a few seconds, five young women came running to his aid, forming a human shield around him as the

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asking for a preliminary injunction. The case is the second challenge to Green Light to be dismissed by a federal judge.

Merola’s lawsuit challenged the constitutionality of the law, saying he could face federal criminal charges by enforcing it because Green Light prohibits DMVs from sharing information of undocumented immigrants. He also cited concerns about fraudulent voter registration.

The state filed a motion to dismiss Merola’s lawsuit, saying he lacked capacity and

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Rudy’s procedure, scheduled for Tuesday morning, will cost about $1,500, according to the Humane

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overbudget, Van Valkenburg said in October.

“The lowest bidder [for the Catskill site] was $400,000 higher than the estimate,” Van Valkenburg said. “We rejected those bids because they were

police continued to jab at him with their sticks.

As one of the women lay on top of the man to protect him from the blows, another stood up to confront the police, wagging her index finger and screaming at them as they raised their batons again. “You won’t do anything!” she can be heard shouting in Hindi. Another woman called out, “We are not doing anything!”

“Go back, go back!” the young women shouted.

Footage of the altercation, which took place Sunday as thousands of people gathered to protest a new law that cites religion as a criterion for Indian citizenship, went viral as reports

emerged that hundreds of students from the university were injured in clashes with police. Authorities said two dozen police officers were also hurt.

The Washington Post reported that a physician at a hospital in Delhi said at least two protesters had to seek treatment for bullet wounds.

The group seen in the viral video told Al Jazeera they were participating in demonstrations Sunday, but fled to a stranger’s house near the campus to avoid clashes with police. It was from there that police eventually dragged the young man out and began beating him.

Opponents to the law say it is a clear

violation of India’s secular foundation. The legislation will pave the way for certain non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan to seek Indian citizenship. India is a predominantly Hindu country but around 200 million Indians practice Islam. Critics see the new law as just one among several measures pushed through by Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi that they say have effectively rendered Muslims second-class citizens.

Ayesha Renna, a 22-year-old woman who confronted police in the viral video, told Al Jazeera, “The only thing on my mind at that time was to save my friend.”

“I never thought we will be in such a situation,” she said. “But, there was no point in backing off.”

Barkha Dutt, a New Delhi-based TV anchor and contributing columnist to The Washington Post’s opinion section, posted a video on Twitter interviewing Renna and Ladeeda Farzana, one of the other women in the video, alongside their injured male friend, who they named only as Shaheen.

Speaking to Dutt, Renna and Farzana said that they felt no fear in the face of the police and that their families were proud of them for speaking up. By Monday afternoon, the interview had been viewed 195,000 times. driver’s licenses in the first three years of Green Light, according to the left-leaning Fiscal Policy Institute. The law is expected to generate $83 million in revenue the first year, and $57 million each year after that.

Proponents of the law have argued it would improve public safety with more state-inspected vehicles and insured drivers on the road, resulting in fewer hit-and-run crashes.

standing to challenge the law.

Sharpe agreed with the former argument, labeling parts of Merola’s initial complaint as “snarky,” “half-hearted” and not “adequately explained.” “[Merola’s] claim that ‘as the state agent offering voter registration’ he would be required ‘to violate the state Constitution proscription on voting by non-citizens,’ is steps removed and wholly speculative,” Sharpe wrote. “[Green Light] requires no such conduct by Merola. For obvious reasons, it cannot be said that Merola would be forced to violate the state Constitution’s proscription against disenfranchisement in the event that such a person engages in criminal conduct.”

In a statement Friday, James repeated her argument that the law is legal and enforceable, and called the lawsuits challenging it without merit.

“Beginning Monday, the law will help make our roads safer, our economy stronger, and will allow immigrants to come out of the shadows to sign up as legal drivers in our state,” she said. “We expect all public officials to comply with the law, and, as the state’s attorney and chief law enforcement officer, I will continue to vigorously defend it.”

Merola did not respond to requests for comment. In previous interviews, Merola has said he would not issue licenses to undocumented immigrants regardless of the

outcome of his lawsuit.

The county clerk is not alone in his opposition. The same day as Sharpe’s decision, 26 other clerks across the state issued a press release calling on Cuomo and the state DMV to postpone the rollout of Green Light until October of next year, saying they did not get enough training on how to implement the new law — namely verifying and interpreting foreign documents.

“Implementation of the State law at this time would create unacceptable security risks as the loopholes allow for nefarious people to obtain a New York State Standard Driver License and use it to commit bank fraud, identity theft, credit card fraud, human

trafficking and other criminal activities,” read the press release, which was signed by clerks including Gizelle Meeks of Jefferson County and Michael Cianfrini of Genesee County.

The state DMV refuted the clerks’ concerns, responding in a statement that staff were provided with document authentication devices, and training and resources to learn how to operate them.

New York is one of 13 states to adopt legislation that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.

Some 265,000 undocumented immigrants, including 64,000 in the Hudson Valley and Northern and Western New York, are expected to seek

Massarah Mikati covers the New York State Legislature and immigration for Johnson Newspaper Corp. Email her at mmikati@columbiagreenemedia.com, or find her on Twitter @massarahmikati

Society.

Rudy will need six to eight weeks to recover from the procedure, ColumbiaGreene Humane Society President Ron Perez said.

Catskill police said they believe Rudy’s leg was broken in an accident in the

household, Perez said.

Police said they are gathering more information about what happened. Catskill Police Sgt. Brian Kozloski said the investigation is ongoing.

Norfleet may face additional charges, Kozloski said.

Rudy was not wearing a

collar when he was found, Perez said.

“He’s in fair condition,” Perez said. “The only physical issue is the fractured leg.”

It is unclear how long Rudy was left on the street, Perez said.

“He’s a sweetheart,” Perez

said. “A really wonderful little puppy.”

The identification of Rudy’s owner will not impede the puppy’s adoption, Perez said.

“Because the dog came in as a stray, after five days he becomes the property of the

Humane Society and we can adopt him out,” Perez said.

“A lot of people have come forward wanting to adopt him.”

Contributions to Rudy’s recovery can be made by visiting cghs.org.

not economically feasible.”

The Catskill scale house project is on hold for the time being, Van Valkenburg said.

“We are trying to get the Hunter station squared away first,” he said.

The scale at the Hunter transfer station, which was about 30 years old but was accepting about 3,000 tons per year, failed in October and was beyond repair.

“[Barton & Loguidice] understand that the Hunter transfer station is our priority,” Templeton said.

A new scale was installed on a temporary foundation at the Hunter site about three weeks ago and is currently operational, Van Valkenburg said.

Van Valkenburg estimated that the scale replacement would cost about $75,000.

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Greenville’s Joe Nicosia (right) and Taconic Hills’ Zach Colwell go after a loose ball during Friday’s Patroon Conference boys basketball game.

BOYS BASKETBALL:

Spartans, Cats remain unbeaten

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CRARYVILLE — The Greenville Spartans paid the Titans of Taconic Hills a visit Friday night and left with a blowout victory in their Patroon Conference matchup, 87-32.

Greenville’s Damien Fiducia led the way with 19 points through only three quarters of play. This one was close through one quarter with the Titans trailing 12-9 after the first.

Both teams did take a while to settle into their play styles, and it was only a seven point game with 3:45 left in the first half. However, by the time that 3:45 was down to zero, the Spartans doubled their lead and went into halftime winning by 14.

As the second half started, Greenville went on an 11-2 run which forced a timeout by Taconic Hills at 5:28. The Titans could not regroup after this short break, and were outscored 28-2 in the third quarter.

The Spartans took this 40-point lead into the fourth period and showed no signs of slowing down.

Their defense continued to press the Titans’ possessions and force bad passes to intercept and get easy buckets.

From inbound passes, in the post, and around the perimeter, Taconic Hills was being overrun and outclassed. With time left

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Greenville’s Ben Lewis (22) drives to the basket between Taconic Hills’ Warren Bradway (left) and Joel Preusser (right) during Friday’s Patroon Conference boys basketball game.

At the end of the cold, rainy night, the Spartans headed back to the buses with their fifth straight victory and a weekend off.

Damien Fiducia’ 19 points led the Spartans (4-0, 5-0). Jackson Makely added 11 and Miles Weiss had 10, all in the fourth quarter.

Zach Colwell led Taconic Hills with eight points.

GREENVILLE (87): Fiducia 7-2-19, Weis 5-0-10, Nicosia 1-57, Mitchell 2-0-5, Benning 3-0-6, Smith 2-0-6, Makely 5-1-11, Biernacki 4-0-9, Lewis 3-2-8, O’Connor 1-0-3, Vollmer 1-0-3. Totals 34-1087.

3-pointers: Fiducia 3, Smith 2, Mitchell, Biernacki, O’Connor, Vollmer.

TACONIC HILLS (32): Van Alstyne 2-0-6, Colwell 1-6-8, Preusser 1-2-4, Bradway 2-0-4, Winters 1-0-3, Myers 0-1-1, Atwood 0-2-2, Krzeminski 2-0-4. Totals 9-11-32.

3-pointers: Van Alstyne 2, Winters.

Catskill 80, Maple Hill 58 CASTLETON — Catskill’s 1-2 punch of DeVon Haye and Lavon Fernandez combined for 57 points to spark Catskill to an 80-58 victory TIM MARTIN/COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA over Maple Hill in Friday’s Patroon Conference boys basketball game.

Taconic Hills’ Kobe Van Alstne (33) gets a shot off in front of Greenville’s Haye finished with 31 and FerDamien Fiducia during Friday’s Patroon Conference boys basketball game. nandez had 26, but Catskill got all on the clock for one possession, restraint and decided to just dribSee BOYS B3 Greenville finally showed some ble out the clock.

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Taconic Hills’ Kirsten Shumsky (4) looks to pass to a teammate as Greenville’s Kaitlin Naze (1) and Emily Duncan (3) defend during Friday’s Patroon Conference girls basketball game.

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CRARYVILLE — The girls from Greenville were on the road at Taconic Hills on Friday night, and earned their first win of the season, 44-18.

The game started off slowly with both the Titans and the Spartans looking to maintain clean possessions. Greenville managed to pick up a loose ball and dribble quickly

down the lane for a layup as the buzzer sounded, and the Spartans were up 11-4 after one.

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Taconic Hills’ Macayla Sparacino (2) eyes the basket as Greenville’s Skylar Pettit defends during Friday’s Patroon Conference girls basketball game.

COXSACKIE — The Coxsackie-Athens Wrestling Team will be hosting its second annual Military Appreciation Night on Wednesday and Thursday.

The team will be honoring our Veterans by hosting them for dinner on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Wrestlers and their parents will be serving local veterans as a token of our appreciation for their service.

In addition, each veteran will receive a T-Shirt for the night’s event.

On Thursday, the Coxsackie-Athens Wrestling Team will be competing against Rensselaer High School, at Coxsackie-Athens. During the typical cross-mats portion of the event, we will be announcing, recognizing and cheering for our Veterans.

Suggested donation for admittance is $3 per person, with all proceeds donated to a local American Legion Post.

For information, contact CoxackieAthens wrestling coach Ryan Palmer at PalmerR@cacsd.org

If this was it for Eli Manning, it was a great ending Bob Glauber Newsday

There will be no walking off into his NFL sunset after winning a Super Bowl — the ultimate career finish enjoyed by only a handful of NFL players, including his older brother Peyton. But for Eli Manning, this was about as close to the perfect conclusion to a mostly terrific career as the greatest quarterback in Giants history as he could have hoped for.

The Giants are about to finish with one of the worst records in football, and the player who delivered two Super Bowl championships and fashioned a potential Hall of Fame resume no longer is a part of their future.

But for one splendid afternoon at MetLife Stadium, he enjoyed the kind of emotional send-off that gave more than 70,000 fans the chance to say a proper goodbye.

Best of all, he walked off the field, perhaps for the final time as the Giants’ starter, with a victory.

Which is what it always has been about for Manning.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen going forward,” he said after the Giants beat the Dolphins, 36-20, on Sunday afternoon.

“My focus was just getting this win, play well, get into a rhythm and put the team in a situation to have this feeling. It’s still the feeling of winning in the locker room with your teammates after a hard-earned game to get the ‘W’ is the best feeling.”

This had all the trappings of a career finale, the kind of sendoff that only the great ones get to enjoy.

The fans stood and applauded when he came onto the field for the first time. They chanted his name at various points in the game, more than they had in years. Maybe ever.

And when Pat Shurmur picked just the right moment to take Manning off the field — with 1:50 left in the fourth quarter — to allow the fans to give one more opportunity for a full-throated appreciation, they stood.

They roared.

Manning’s reddened eyes glistened as he acknowledged the cheers and greeted his teammates with handshakes and hugs.

He doesn’t like to be the center of attention, and there was some weirdness to the moment. But Manning knows this will be remembered as one of the most special times of his life.

“The fans and the chants and the awkward feeling of standing on the sidelines, circled around me, everybody looking at me, staring at me and a camera on me and not feeling very comfortable in that circumstances,” Manning said. “Just getting taken out in the fourth and having all my teammates come up to me and say something.

You appreciate all those guys and everything they’ve done in getting this win.”

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Patrick Kane scored three goals for his eighth career hat trick as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the visiting Minnesota Wild 5-3 on Sunday night.

Brandon Saad and David Kampf also scored for the Blackhawks, who won for the first time in five games (1-3-1). Goaltender Robin Lehner made 23 saves.

Kevin Fiala scored two goals for Minnesota and Eric Staal added another for his 1,000th career NHL point. Rookie Kaapo Kahkonen stopped 22 of 26 shots but suffered his first loss in regulation in five games (3-1-1).

The Blackhawks, who blew a three-goal lead in the third period in a loss Saturday at St. Louis, built a two-goal advantage in the first period before Minnesota tied the score.

Chicago then took a 3-2 lead before the Wild evened it on Fiala’s second goal at 14:20 of the second period.

Jets 7, Flyers 3 Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele posted three-point games, and Winnipeg scored four times in the second period in trouncing visiting Philadelphia.

Wheeler and Scheifele each scored powerplay goals and added two assists. Scheifele extended his point streak to six games (six goals, five assists).

Nikolaj Ehlers, Luca Sbisa, Logan Shaw, Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor also scored

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) with the puck during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Wild at the United Center.

goals, and Neal Pionk contributed three assists for the Jets, who won their fifth straight

home game and are 8-1-1 in their last 10 in Bell MTS Place.

Kings 4, Red Wings 2 Anze Kopitar scored two goals as Los Angeles topped host Detroit.

Jeff Carter and Tyler Toffoli also scored for the Kings while Alex Iafallo had two assists.

Jack Campbell made 22 saves.

The matchup included the teams with the worst records in their respective conferences. Detroit entered with 21 points in 34 games while Los Angeles had 29 points in the same number of games.

Golden Knights 6, Canucks 3 Max Pacioretty scored two goals and had two assists and Mark Stone added a goal and an assist to lead Vegas to a victory over Vancouver in Las Vegas.

Jonathan Marchessault scored his 100th career goal and Nick Holden and Valentin Zykov also scored goals for Vegas, which won its second straight home game for just the second time this season. Brock Boeser had a goal and an assist and Elias Pettersson and Jake Virtanen also scored for Vancouver, which lost its fourth straight game to the Golden Knights.

Marc-Andre Fleury, playing in his 821st NHL game which moved him past Sean Burke (820) into 14th place in league history for games played by a goaltender, finished with 26 saves.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) goes up for a dunk against Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) during Sunday’s game at Barclays Center.

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Spencer Dinwiddie scored 24 points as the Brooklyn Nets capitalized on Joel Embiid’s absence and led most of the way in a 109-89 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night in New York.

The Nets led for the final 41:54 in the first meeting between the teams since the first round of last spring’s postseason. Embiid averaged 24.8 points in the four games he played in that series but sat out with an upper respiratory illness and missed his sixth game of the season.

Dinwiddie helped the Nets improve to 10-5 without Kyrie Irving (right shoulder impingement) by shooting 9 of 21 from the field and adding six assists. It was Dinwiddie’s fourth straight 24-point game and 13th game scoring at least 20 since being elevated to the starting lineup to replace Irving.

Joe Harris added 16 for the Nets, who led by as many as 23 and shot 45.7 percent. Garrett Temple added 13 while DeAndre Jordan had 13 points and 11 rebounds as the Nets scored 64 points in the paint and outrebounded Philadelphia 51-38.

Denver Nuggets 111, New York Knicks 105 Nikola Jokic had game highs of 25 points and 10 rebounds, Will Barton scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and host Denver beat New York.

Jokic has recorded doubledoubles in six straight games, including a triple-double against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.

Gary Harris had 15 points and Jamal Murray and Mason Plumlee scored 14 points each to help the Nuggets beat New

York for the 12th straight time in Denver. Marcus Morris Sr. led the Knicks with 22 points, Julius Randle had 20 points and nine rebounds, and Frank Ntilikina scored 13 and had four steals and four assists for New York.

Orlando Magic 130, New Orleans Pelicans 119 Eight Orlando players scored in double figures in handing host New Orleans its franchise-worst 12th consecutive loss.

Jonathan Isaac led the Magic with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Nikola Vucevic, returning from an 11-game absence due to a sprained ankle, scored 20. D.J. Augustin scored 17, while Evan Fournier had 16. Terrence Ross added 14, Mo Bamba 13 and Michael Carter-Williams and Markelle Fultz had 10 each.

The Magic, who made 17 of 34 3-pointers, ended a threegame losing streak. Jrue Holiday scored 29 points, JJ Redick added 23, Brandon Ingram had 21 and Josh Hart had 20 for the Pelicans, who haven’t won since a 124-121 victory at Phoenix on Nov. 21.

Los Angeles Lakers 101, Atlanta Hawks 96 LeBron James scored 32 points to lead visiting Los Angeles to a win over Atlanta and extend their road win streak to 14 games.

James made 12 of 21 from the field, four of them 3-pointers, and added 13 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks to help the Lakers extend their overall winning streak to seven.

The Lakers’ road winning streak is the longest by the club since they won 18 straight away from home during their NBA record 33-game winning streak in 1972-73. Their only road loss this season was in

their own building in their first regular-season contest, when the Clippers were the “home” team at Staples Center, which the teams share.

Indiana Pacers 107, Charlotte Hornets 85 Aaron Holiday scored 23 points off the bench as Indiana rode a dominant fourth quarter to a victory over Charlotte in Indianapolis.

Indiana’s Domantas Sabonis recorded his 12th consecutive double-double after collecting 12 points and 12 rebounds to propel the Pacers to their 11th win in 14 games.

Myles Turner added 14 points and 10 boards as Indiana outscored Charlotte by a 35-19 margin in the fourth quarter to avenge a 122-120 overtime loss on Nov. 5. Cody Zeller collected 19 points and 12 rebounds and Bismack Biyombo added 11 points and a season-high 17 boards for the Hornets, who saw their threegame winning streak come to a halt.

Sacramento Kings 100, Golden State Warriors 79 Bogdan Bogdanovic recorded 25 points, five rebounds and five assists off the bench to lead Sacramento to a win over Golden State in San Francisco.

Buddy Hield scored 19 points and Marvin Bagley III added 17 points as the Kings won for the fourth time in their past five games. Harrison Barnes tallied 15 points as Sacramento ended a five-game losing streak to the Warriors.

Willie Cauley-Stein had 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting and notched a season-high six steals for Golden State.

Damion Lee scored 13 points and Alec Burks had 11 for the Warriors, who lost their fourth straight game to drop their NBA-worst record to 5-23.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Tiger Woods’ final putt Sunday was still rolling toward the hole when he started to remove his cap for a postmatch handshake with Mexico’s Abraham Ancer.

It had already been a long week for Woods, but he wasn’t done, and there was no time to waste.

Woods’ 19-foot birdie at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club, which secured his 3 and 2 singles victory, improved his Presidents Cup record for the week to 3-0 and vaulted him into first place on the event’s career win list with an overall match record of 27-15-1.

It was Woods’ ninth Presidents Cup as a player and first as a captain. He might have managed an even better game than he played in the United States’ 16-14, come-from-behind victory.

The United States’ opponents, the Internationals, also had a first-time captain, Ernie Els, a PGA Tour member who turned the appointment into another full-time job. He devoted the past year to studying statistics as if they were tea leaves. And he left no teambonding exercise undone, so great was his obsession with finding a way to turn around the fortunes of his team, which had only one victory in the 12 previous competitions.

Els, 50, gave his players wings, but he couldn’t make them soar. After jumping out to a 6-1 lead, the Internationals won only eight of the final 23 points, including four of the 12 available in Sunday’s deciding singles matches.

For Els, the loss was especially difficult to digest because he has spent the better part of his professional playing career running headlong into the wall that is Woods. He finished second to him seven times in his career, including four times in majors.

The 13th edition of the Presidents Cup was going to be where Els’ luck turned.

But in the end, the Americans, led on and off the course by Woods, were too good.

“Tiger, you got me,” Els said ruefully during the trophy presentation.

Woods, who turns 44 at the end of the month, was like Bradley Cooper in “A Star Is Born,” earning kudos for both his direction and individual performance.

Matt Kuchar, who clinched the victory for the Americans, said, “It was

really cool being part of this team and having Tiger as captain in that you get Tiger to speak up a little more.”

Kuchar, whose 5-foot birdie on the 17th hole gave him a 1-up lead against Louis Oosthuizen, guaranteeing the U.S. at least a half-point for the match, added, “We had a room full of some of the greatest golfers in the world, and when he speaks, we all listen.”

Kuchar played the penultimate singles match.

Woods sent himself out first because he wanted to finish early so he could spend the bulk of the day spurring the rest of the team around the fast, firm course.

But as he acknowledged afterward, he also jumped at the chance to pair himself against Ancer because he stated in an interview last month that he’d love to go up against Woods in singles.

Be careful what you wish for. Woods produced six birdies in the 16 holes.

Woods sent out Patrick Reed third, against C.T. Pan, but not before he smoothed Reed’s path, working the officials as adroitly as any NBA coach.

Saturday, after Reed, who partnered with Webb Simpson, was handed a third consecutive loss, Reed’s caddie, his brother-in-law Kessler Karain, got into a physical altercation with one of the scores of hecklers who had been hounding Reed all week. They had called him a cheater and a disgrace because of an incident in Reed’s previous start, in the Bahamas, in which he was assessed a two-stroke penalty for clearing sand directly behind his ball during practice strokes.

Woods had been asked Saturday if he thought the fans’ behavior was disrespectful, and his answer seemed directed at the tour officials running the event.

“Have people said things that have been over the top?” Woods said. “Yes. I’ve heard it. I’ve been in the groups playing when it has happened, and I’ve been inside the ropes as a captain today witnessing it.”

Message delivered. The security around Reed during his singles match was much more visible than at any other time during the week. At least four armed police officers walked the match. They waded into the stands or stopped alongside the gallery ropes to issue warnings to spectators who spoke out of turn.

Karain sat out Sunday’s session and was replaced on the bag by Reed’s swing

coach, Kevin Kirk. Reed’s wife, Justine, who used to be his caddie, also was nowhere to be seen, depriving Reed of his two main pillars of support. She stayed back in the team room to avoid becoming an easy target for Reed’s critics.

Fortunately, Reed said, he had Woods in his corner, and in his ear.

“Tiger believed in me, and that’s why he threw me out early, to get the momentum,” Reed said. “Tiger’s such a great captain; it doesn’t matter whether you are 0 and 3, he’s going to get behind his guys no matter what, no matter what they’re doing or what’s going on.”

He added, “When you have that kind of support going on, that’s what makes you want to go out and battle.”

His teammates had said all week that Reed was a bear better left unprovoked, and he proved them right against Pan, making birdies on his first four holes — and five of his first six — to race to a 6-up lead after seven.

When they realized they weren’t getting under Reed’s skin — he birdied eight of his 16 holes — the fans redirected their voices.

Instead of rooting against him, they started shouting support for Pan, who cut the deficit to 2-up before bowing out, 4 and 2.

Reed and Woods never trailed in their matches, and their fast starts created a wave of momentum that the rest of the Americans rode to the finish. Tony Finau, who played the No. 2 singles match, erased a 4-down deficit in the final eight holes of his match against Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama to salvage a half-point.

On his back nine, Finau said, he thought of the resilience displayed by his captain, who has returned from four back surgeries to win three individual tournaments, including the Masters, in the past 15 months.

It inspired him to dig deeper.

“I basically told myself, I can’t give up on my teammates, my guys, my captain,” Finau said, adding, “We are very inspired to play for Tiger, with Tiger, and it’s so satisfying to win this Cup because of that.”

Woods, the player, had dispassionately disposed of Ancer, but Woods, the captain, shed tears when the team victory was clinched.

“I love seeing other people cry,” Steve Stricker, one of Woods’ assistant captains, said. “Especially Tiger Woods.”

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RENSSELAER (58): Baker 0-1-1, Johnson 4-8-16, Lockhart 6-1-15, Nixon 2-0-4, Sullivan 5-0-10, Wright 4-3-12.

Totals 21-13-58.

3-pointers: Lockhart 2, Wright.

COXSACKIE-ATHENS (60): Boehm 5-0-10, Carroll 2-3-7, Hynes 3-0-7, Kiefer 3-5-11, Roe 1-0-3, KAne Schrader 3-0-6, Killian Schrader 4-5-14, Simmons 1-0-2. Totals 22-1360.

3-pointers: Hynes, Roe, Killian Schrader.

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they could handle and then same from Maple Hill, which shared a piece of the league title with the Cats last year.

The Cats, whose average margin of victory through the first three games was 43 points, led 17-12 after one quarter and 30-26 at halftime.

Maple Hill was still within 5445 after three quarters, but Catskill went on to outscore the Wildcats 26-13 over the final eight minutes to earn its fourth victory without a loss.

Leviticus Johnson added 15 points to the Cats’ attack.

Rian Lewett led Maple Hill with 21 points. Dominic Hirschoff added 12 and Blaker Decker chipped in with 11.

MAPLE HILL (58): Jewett 9-2-21, Sober 2-0-4, Hirschoff 4-1-12, Sherwood 1-0-2, Marra 2-4-8, Decker 5-1-11. Totals 23-8-58.

3-pointers: Hirschoff 4, Jewett.

CATSKILL (80): Chrsitian 3-0-7, Johnson 7-1-15, Fernandez 11-4-26, Lowe-Scott 0-1-1, Haye 13-2-31. Totals 348-80.

3-pointers: Haye 3, Christian.

Hudson 74, Chatham 60 HUDSON — Hudson jumped out to a 24-9 after one qarter of play and went on to defeat Chatham, 74-60, in Friday’s Patroon Conference boys basketball game.

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Greenville’s Tim Biernacki (21) brings the ball up the floor while guarded by Taconic Hills’ Joel Preusser during Friday’s Patroon Conference boys basketball game.

Taconic Hills’ Aspen Krzeminski (2) looks to pass to a teammate as Greenville’s Damien Fiducia defends during Friday’s Patroon Conference boys basketball game.

Chatham fought back to within 38-30 at halftime, but the Bleuahwks outscored the Panthers 15-12 in the third stanza and 21-18 in the fourth to close the show.

Dayquan Griffin’s 21 points topped Hudson (3-1, 3-2). Noah Hedgepeth contributed 14 and Isaiah Maines had 12.

Talbott, Gregg.

HUDSON (74): Anderson 2-0-4, DeJesus 1-0-2, Gordon 2-0-4, Gorman 2-0-6, Griffin 9-3-21, Hedgepeth 5-2-14, Johnson 2-0-4, Maines 6-0-12, Rmano 2-2-7. Totals 31-7-74.

3-pointers: Gorman 2, Hedgepeth 2, Romano.

Coxsackie-Athens 60, Rensselaer 58

Chatham’s top scorer was Jayshawn Williams, who produced 18 points. Quinten Kastner added 10.

CHATHAM (60): Gregg 4-09, K. Jeralds 3-0-6, Kastner 5-010, Talbott 4-0-9, Thorsen 1-02, Van Tassel 2-2-6, Williams 8-0-18. Totals 27-2-60.

3-pointers: Williams 2,

COXSACKIE — CoxsackieAthens earned its first victory of the season on Friday, edging Rensselaer, 60-58, in Patroon Conference boys basketball action.

Killian Schrader led the Indians (1-2) with 14 points. Josh Kiefer chipped in with 11 and Aiden Boehm had 10.

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MAPLE HILL (51): Bleau 1-0-2, Brewer 1-2-4, Chevrier 6-0-12, Haller 2-0-4, Hoggman 3-1-7, Strock 6-3-16, Tedford 3-0-6. Totals 22-6-51.

3-pointers: Strock.

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The Titans continued to have trouble boxing out for rebounds and not following their shots on offense, missing out on potential second chance points. Taconic Hills were all but deflated after missing a three pointer as time expired in the first half and they were now down 20-9.

The Titans played more aggressively in the third period, and though they were still down by 11 as it came to a close, they were showed toughness and more willing shot attempts.

Unfortunately for the Titans, their momentum did not translate through the fourth quarter. The aggressiveness they showed previously was proving detrimental to their passing game and as they sped things up, it only slowed them in the long run due to turnovers.

When the lead seemed unreachable for the girls on the court, they now ceased most of their movement on offensive possessions, just waiting for someone else to move.

The Spartans took advantage of the Titans’ static play execution, and outscored Taconic Hills 16-1 to close out the game.

Emily Duncan led Greenville with 13 points. Natalie Krasney added nine.

Marissa Kernan, Kirsten Shumsky and Macayla Sparacino all had four points for Taconic Hills.

GREENVILLE (44): Duncan 6-0-13, Krasney 3-3-9, Misuraca 4-0-8, O’Hare 1-2-4, Rauf 3-2-8, SanEmeterio 1-0-2. Totals 18-7-44.

3-pointers: Duncan.

TACONIC HILLS (18): Cooper 1-0-2, Kernan 2-0-4, Mottoshiski 1-0-2, Perry 0-2-2, Shumsky 2-0-4, Sparacino 2-0-4. Totals 8-2-18.

Hudson 69, Chatham 30 CHATHAM — Nine players broke into the scoring column for Hudson on Friday in a 6930 Patroon Conference girls basketball victory over Chatham.

Deja Beauford was the

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He brought his family onto the field — wife Abby and their four children — for a picture to memorialize the moment.

His father, former Saints quarterback Archie Manning, and

Germantown 86, Heatly 25 GREEN ISLAND — Bryan Bathrick scored a game-high 20 points as Germantown rolled to an 86-25 Central Hudson Valley League boys basketball victory over Heatly on Friday.

Dylan Mayr had 19 points for the Clippers. Robbie Eaton added 16 and Jace Anderson 15.

Jacob Sedgwick’s eight points topped Heatly with eight points.

GERMANTOWN (86): Hoffman 3-0-7, Eaton 6-2-16, Mayr 7-5-19, Hohensheldt 0-1-1, Anderson 7-1-15, Bathrick 8-3-20, McKinney 3-2-8. Totals 34-14-86.

3-pointers: Hoffman, Bathrick.

HEATLY (25): J. Sedgwick 3-0-8, Sagendorf 2-0-4, R. Sedgwick 1-1-3, Carl 1-0-2, Delgado 3-0-6, Boodrow 1-02. Totals 11-1-25.

3-pointers: J. Sedgwick 2.

COLONIAL CCHS 45, Ichabod Crane 37 TROY — Catholic Central had three players reach doubles figures in scoring in Friday’s 45-37 Colonial Council girls basketball victory over Ichabod Crane.

Angelena Giuliano paced the Crusdaers with 16 points.

Brenna Graber had 11 and Sarah Matfeld 10.

Madie Graham had 16 for Ichabod Crane. Ashley Ames contributed 10.

After both teams scored seven in the first quarter, CCHS surged ahead 20-13 at halftime and 32-20 through three quarters.

ICHABOD CRANE (37): A. Ames 4-1-10, Culver 1-0-2, Dolge 1-0-2, Graham 7-1-16, Knapp 1-0-2, Moore 2-1-5. Totals 16-3-37.

3-pointers: A. Ames, Graham.

CCHS (45): Giuliano 6-3-16, Graber 3-5-11, Matfeld 5-0-10, McDonald 0-1-1, McGowan 1-0-2, Pratt 1-1-3, Wilk 1-0-2.

Totals 17-10-45.

3-pointers: Giuliano.

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Taconic Hills’ Emily Mottoshiski saves the ball from going out of bounds in front of Greenville’s Emily Duncan during Friday’s Patroon Conference girls basketball game.

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Maple Hill 51, Catskill 23 CASTLETON — Natasha Strock pumped in 16 points to highlight Maple Hill’s 51-23 victory over Catskill in Friday’s Patroon Conference girls basketball game.

Sophia Chevrier added 12 points to the Wildcats’ balanced attack.

Janay Brantley and Sara Leipman each had seven points for the Cats.

CATSKILL (23): Brantley 3-1-7, Konsul 0-3-3, Leipman 2-2-7, O’Connell 1-0-2, Ashley Shook 2-0-4. Totals 8-6-23.

3-pointers: Leipman.

Germantown 35, Heatly 28 GREEN ISLAND — Germantown overcame a slow start to defeat Heatly, 35-28, in Central Hudson Valley League girls basketball action on Friday.

Heatly pulled away from a 6-6 first quarter deadlock to take a 19-10 lead at halftime, but the Clippers outscored the Hornets 6-3 in the third quarter and 19-6 in the fourth to pull out the victory.

Riley Gibbons led Germantown with 19 points. Kaycee Hayes added 12.

GERMANTOWN (35): Anderson 1-1-3, Gibbons 7-5-19, Dunn 0-0-0, Hayes 5-0-12, Ljutich 0-1-1. Totals 13-7-35.

3-pointers: Hayes 2.

HEATLY (28): Diaz 1-0-2, Hope 2-0-4, Horton 2-2-6, Ries 3-4-10, Zakrzewski 2-1-6. Totals 10-7-28.

3-pointers: Zakrzewski.

to say goodbye, and at least it comes after a win.

“It’s very important,” an emotional John Mara, the Giants’ president and co-owner, said after sharing a moment with Manning and leaving the locker room. “You want to see him go out — if, in fact, he is going out. You are making an assumption here. It was just

nice to see him smile in the locker room.”

Manning smiled at the win.

He smiled at the chance to go out with dignity, even if he couldn’t go out on top.

One last moment for the best quarterback the Giants have ever known. The quarterback who gave them everything he had.

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Taconic Hills’ Marleah Perry (12) dribbles between a pair of Greenville defenders during Friday’s Patroon Conference girls basketball game.

Taconic Hills’ Kirsten Shumsky puts up a shot during Friday’s Patroon Conference girls basketball game against Greenville.

Bluehawks’ top scorer with 23 points. Danaya Oliver-Ragland, Danielle McDonald and Katie Jepsen all had eight.

Hannah Taylor, coming off a 28-point effort against Albany Leadership on Wednesday, led Chatham with 16 points.

Hailey Cascioli chipped in with nine.

Hudson built quarterly leads of 16-3, 43-5 and 52-17.

HUDSON (69): Beauford 2-1-5, Beauford 11-1-23, K. Jepsen 4-0-8, A. Jepsen 2-1-6, Johnson 1-0-2, Jones 2-0-6, Krager 1-1-3, McDonald 2-2-8, Oliver-Ragland 3-0-8. Totals 28-6-69.

3-pointers: Jones 2,

McDonald 2, Oliver-Ragland 2, A. Jepsen.

CHATHAM (30): Cascioli 3-2-9, Daigle 0-1-1, Eaton 1-14, Kelly 0-0-0, H. Taylor 5-3-16.

3-pointers: H. Taylor 3, Eaton, Cascioli.

Cairo-Durham 68, Albany Leadership 43 EAST DURHAM — Arianna Myers scored 21 points to spark Cairo-Durham to a 6843 triumph over Albany Leadership in Friday’s Patroon Conference girls basketball game.

The Mustangs led 20-12 after one quarter of play and extended the gap to 33-20 at halftime and 52-32 after three

quarters.

McKayla Mudge and Anna James both had 13 points for Cairo-Durham.

Jamira Galloway’s 20 points paced Albany Leadership.

ALBANY LEADERSHIP (43): Abdunafi 1-0-2, Boozer 1-0-2, DeVanish 1-0-3, Galloway 7-6-20, Jacobs 1-0-2, Jones 3-1-9, Langston 2-1-5.

Totals 16-8-43.

3-pointers: Jones 2, DeVanish.

CAIRO-DURHAM (68): Bruck 3-1-7, Colorusso 2-04, Ivery 1-0-2, James 6-1-13, Makely 2-0-4, Mudge 5-0-13, Myers 7-5-21, Wolcott 2-0-4.

Totals 28-7-68.

mother, Olivia, watched from a suite during the game.

“It’s special that my kids get to come and watch some games,” said Eli, who threw for 288 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. “I don’t remember my dad playing at all. My brothers had memories, they always talked about the locker room

and games, but I don’t remember. So I try to bring my kids around. My son who was born last February) won’t remember any of it, but at least I’ll have a picture to show him one day.”

So many emotions. So many memories. And all on a day when Manning not only was able to summon some of his

best football but saw that there are plays he no longer can make that tell him it’s time.

Two of his interceptions were brutal, and if not for the Dolphins’ ineptitude, they might have cost the Giants a chance to stop their losing streak at a franchise recordtying nine games.

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Firetown Holdings LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/13/19. Office: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process ARTICLES OF OR- to the LLC, 214 Pine GANIZATION OF Road, Hillsdale, NY LIMITED LIABILITY 12529. Purpose: Any COMPANY lawful purpose.

THE ORCHARDS HANNAH TURNER HOUSE HUDSON LLC Notice of formation of REAL ESTATE, LLC Limited Liability Com- Notice of formation of pany ("LLC"). Articles Limited Liability Comof Organization filed pany ("LLC"). with the Secretary of Articles of OrganizaState of New York tion of 39 Lasher LLC ("SSNY") on filed New York Sec. of ("NYSS") 11/14/2019. Office lo- State cation: Columbia 7/11/2018. Office loc.

County.

SSNY has Columbia County. been designated as Certificate of Amendagent of the LLC upon ment of Articles of Orwhom process against ganization amending it may be served. the name of the limited SSNY shall mail a copy liability company to of any process to the Hannah Turner Real LLC to Kristal Heinz, Estate, LLC filed NYSS ESQ., P.O. Box 1331, 2/15/2019. NYSS desHudson, NY 12534. ignated as agent of Purpose: To engage in LLC upon whom process against it may be any lawful activity. served. NYSS shall Notice of Formation of mail a copy of any proGLOBAL INTEGRITY cess to c/o The LLC, LLC Articles of Or- 471 Route 19, Hudson, ganization filed with New York 12534. the Secretary of State There is no specific of N.Y. (SSNY) on date set for dissolu12/9/2019. Office loca- tion. tion: Greene County. Purpose: to engage in SSNY designated as any lawful activity or agent of LLC upon act. Name and whom process against Business Address of it may be served. Organizer is Adeline P. SSNY shall mail copy Malone, Esq., 6369 of process to: PO Box Mill Street, P.O. Box 335, Round Top, NY 510, Rhinebeck, NY 12473. Purpose: any 12572. lawful activity.

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA NOTICE TO VENDORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed proposals will be received for 2020 Columbia County Visitors Guide at the office of Columbia County Central Services, 401 State St., Hudson, New York 12534 until 2:00 P.M., January 9th, 2020.

Bids shall be contained in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Visitors Guide Proposal�. Proposals will be publicly opened and read at the Columbia County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson, New York, at 2:30 P.M., January 9th, 2020.

Proposal packages can be obtained by any bidder at the Columbia County Tourism Department, 401 State Street, Hudson, New York, 12534, and shall be prepared in accordance with the forms contained in the proposal package.

No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the proposal opening. The County of Columbia reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Bid#: 19 - 027 Dated: December 17, 2019

Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Supreme Court, Greene County, on the 31st day of Halloween, 2019, bearing Index Number 19-0843, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Greene County Clerk, located at 411 Main Street, Catskill, New York 12414, grants me the right to assume the name MICHAEL ASHTIN NEWKIRK. The city and state of my present address is Leeds, New York; I was born on October 11, 2000, in Kingston, New York; my present name is MARIA AMBER NEWKIRK.

NOTICE of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 203 of The Limited Liability Company Law The name of the LLC is LCK Charm LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on 11/18/2019. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Columbia County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is Legal Notice Notice of Public Hear- 176 Fowler Lake Rd. Ghent, New York ing Notice is hereby given 12075. that a Public Hearing NOTICE OF FORMAwill be held at the of- TION of Jenn Morse fice of the Columbia Photography LLC. ArtiCounty Civil Service cles of Organization Commission, 401 filed with the Secretary State St., Hudson, of State of New York N.Y. 12534, on Tues- (SSNY) on 9/15/19. Loday, January 14th, cation: Columbia 2020 at 9:50 A.M. to County. SSNY desigamend the Columbia nated as agent for serCounty Civil Service vice of process on Commission Rules and LLC. SSNY shall mail a Appendices as provid- copy of process to: 81 ed in Civil Service Law, N 5th st apt 3r Hudson Section 20, Subdivi- NY 12534. Purpose: sion (2). A detailed Any law- ful purpose. copy of this amendment is available for in- NOTICE OF FORMAspection at the Colum- TION OF LIMITED bia County Civil Ser- LIABILITY COMPANY. vice Office, 401 State NAME: OLSEN DCM, St., Hudson, N.Y. LLC 12534. Open 8:00 A.M. Articles of Organizato 4:00 P.M. tion were filed with the Civil Service Commis- Secretary of State of sion of Columbia New York (SSNY) on County December 11, 2019.

Dated December 13, Office location: Colum2019 bia County.

Rebecca Vinchiarello SSNY has been desigAdministrator nated as agent of the Columbia County Civil LLC upon whom proService 401 State cess against it may be Street served. SSNY shall Hudson, NY 12534 mail a copy of any process against the LLC Mullins Consulting, to Mark P. Cawley, LLC. Filed with SSNY Esq., 175 Hunt Road, on 11/13/2019. Office: Hillsdale, New York Columbia County. 12529.

SSNY designated as Purpose: For any lawagent for process & ful purpose. shall mail to: 52 Corporate Circle Ste 207 NOTICE OF FORMAAlbany NY 12203. Pur- TION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. pose: any lawful

Name: AKAL REAL ESTATE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on November 21, 2019. Office Location: Columbia County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o Rajvir K. Cheema, 14 Spruce Run, East Greenbush, N.Y. 12061. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Lyles Properties LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), Article of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 13, 2019.

Office location: Greene, NY. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 482 West Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

JOHN CONNOR, JR., ESQ. 76 Green Street P.O. Box 427 Hudson, New York 12534 (518) 828-2712 SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE New Baltimore Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a special meeting on December 28, 2019 at 10:00 am at the New Baltimore Fire House located on Gill Road in New Baltimore for the annual close out meeting for 2019.

Natalie Linger Secretary of Board of Commissioners

Notice of Formation of Palmquist Editorial, LLC Articles of Organization for Palmquist Editorial, LLC, (the “LLC�) have been filed with the New York Secretary of State (“SS�) on 11/12/2019. Office location: Columbia County. SS has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Address to which SS shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: PO Box 673, Kinderhook, NY 12106-0673. The character and purpose of the business of the LLC is any lawful act or activity permitted under NY Limited Liability Company Law.

vember 19, 2019. Office location: Columbia County, NY. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 88 Indian Trail Road, Chatham, NY 12037.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the LLC is Sunny Bear LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 20, 2019. New York office location: 10 Main Street, Town of Chatham, County of Columbia and the State of New York. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: Sunny Bear LLC, c/o Giovanni Iacono, 228 Main Street, Germantown, New York 12526. Purpose/Character of business: Any lawful business purpose permitted under the New York Limited Liability Company Law. This notification is made pursuant to Section 206 of the Limited Liability Company Law.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF STREAMLINE MECHANICAL SERVICES, LLC A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on November 27, 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, 269 Old Route 23, Cairo NY 12413 PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or acSpiraling Planet LLC, tivity.

Art. of Org. filed with Notice of Formation of SSNY on 10/2/19. Off. Windward Estates loc.: Columbia Co. LLC, a domestic Limit- SSNY designated as ed Liability Company agent upon whom pro(LLC), Article of Organ- cess may be served & ization filed with Sec- shall mail: 572 Rte. 7, retary of State of New Pine Plains, NY 12567.

York (SSNY) on No- Purp.: any lawful purp.

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COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF COLUMBIA NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff AGAINST DEGUERRE A. BLACKBURN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE RODERIC H. BLACKBURN REVOCABLE TRUST AND THE DEGUERRE A. BLACKBURN REVOCABLE TRUST, RODERIC H. BLACKBURN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE RODERIC H. BLACKBURN REVOCABLE TRUST AND THE DEGUERRE A. BLACKBURN REVOCABLE TRUST, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated October 16, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Front Steps of the Columbia County Courthouse, 401 Union Street, City of Hudson, on January 10, 2020 at 11:00AM, premises known as 33 BROAD STREET, KINDERHOOK, NY 12106. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Kinderhook, County of Columbia and State of New York, SECTION 53.8, BLOCK 1, LOT 6.

Approximate amount of judgment $717,177.62 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 12900-18.

KEVIN LAURILLIARD, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 PROBATE CITATION File No. 2019-201 S U R R O G AT E ’ S COURT - GREENE COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: The heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of the Estate of George Engelke deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence.

Leticia James, Attorney General of the State of New York, Empire State Plaza, Justice Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12224 A petition having been duly filed by Priscilla Moore and Timothy Dale Brennan, Sr., who are domiciled at 50 Kipp Lane, Lot No. 5, Hudson, NY 12534 and 322 Route 27B, Lot#5, Claverack, NY 12513.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Greene County, at 320 Main Street, Catskill, NY, on January 29, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. of that day, why a decree should not be made in the Estate of George Engelke lately domiciled at The Eliot, 122 Jefferson Heights, Catskill, NY 12414 admitting to probate a Will dated March 16, 2012, as the Will of George Engelke, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to Priscilla Moore and Timothy Brennan, Sr. Dated, Attested and Sealed, November 26, 2019 Hon. Charles Tailleur Surrogate Heather Sheehan Chief Clerk John Connor, Jr., Esq. Print Name of Attorney (518)828-2712 76 Green Street, Hudson, NY 12534 NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear.

If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested.

You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.

name of the foreign limited liability company is 51 ALBANY AVENUE, LLC (the “LLC”).

SECOND: The jurisdiction of the organization of the LLC is Vermont (VT) and the date of its organization is 8/8/19.

THIRD: Columbia County is the county within NY wherein the LLC is located.

FOURTH: The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC to 1710 Greenbush Road, North Ferrisburgh, VT 05473.

FIFTH: The address of the LLC in VT is 1710 Greenbush Road, North Ferrisburgh, VT 05473. SIXTH: The LLC existed in VT at the time its application for authority in NY was filed. The VT Secretary of State is the authorized officer where the LLC’s Articles of Organization is filed, whose address is 128 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633. The LLC is organized for any legal purpose. This notification is made pursuant to Section 802 of the NY Limited Liability Company Law. Request for Qualifications Columbia County Airport 5-Year Airport Consultant Term (2020 – 2024) December 2019 Introduction: Columbia County is accepting qualifications proposals from qualified engineering/architect firms for a 5-year Airport Consultant Term for the following: To provide professional airport planning, design, and construction phase services for various projects funded wholly or in part under Federal and/or New York State Aviation grant programs at the Columbia County Airport for a 5-year period. The selected design consultant will comply with the requirements of FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14D – “Architectural, Engineering and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects”, as amended, together with all other requirements listed in the RFQ. Proposers must be licensed to practice professional engineering or architecture in the State of New York Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 pm Friday January 17, 2020 at the following address: Dean Knox, Director of Engineering Columbia County Department of Public Works PO Box 324 178 NYS Rt. 23B Hudson, NY 12534 (518) 828-7011 dean.knox@columbiacountyny.com A total of three proposal copies shall be submitted. Proposals may be mailed, but Columbia County gives no guarantee that said proposal will be received in the Office of the Director of Engineering by the designated time. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.

Envelopes must be m a r k e d : “Qualifications for Multi-Year Airport Professional Engineering/Architectural/Planning Consultant Services at Columbia Co. Airport”.

The RFQ can be obtained by contacting Dean Knox at dean.knox@columbiacountyny.com or by calling (518) 828-7011.

L:\AIRPORT\CONSULTANT SELECTION\2019 SELECTION\NOTICE.DOCX Retreatopia LLC. Arts. an Org. filed with the SSNY on 8/15/19. Office: Columbia County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 9030 State Route 22, Suite 3, Hillsdale, NY 12529. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

RUSK MOUNTAIN LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/18/2019.

Office in Greene Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PUBLIC NOTICE PO Box 37, Ashland, 51 ALBANY AVENUE, NY 12407. Purpose: LLC AUTHORITY Any lawful purpose.

FILED WITH SSNY NOTICE Notice is hereby given SUMMONS, that 51 ALBANY AVE- AND BRIEF STATENUE, LLC Authority MENT OF NATURE OF was filed with the Sec- ACTION CONSUMER TRANSACretary of State of New CREDIT SUPREME York (SSNY) on TION OF THE 10/16/19. FIRST: The COURT

STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Index No. 13808-18 KEYBANK, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstUNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY J. SIMPSON A/K/A TIMOTHY J. SIMPSON SR., if living and if dead, any and all persons who may claims as devisees, distributees, legal representatives, successors in interest of the said defendants, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, et al.

Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT(S): The Unknown Heirs and Distributees of the Estate of Timothy J. Simpson a/k/a Timothy J. Simpson, Sr., YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon plaintiff's attorneys an answer to the complaint in this action within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if the Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof.

In case of your failure to answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Trial is desired in the County of COLUMBIA. The basis of venue designated above is that the real property, which is the subject matter of this action, is located in the County of COLUMBIA, New York. NOTICE: YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND YOUR PROTECT PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Hon. Henry F. Zwack, Acting Supreme Court Justice of the State of New York, signed on November 4, 2019 in Troy, New York and to be duly entered in the COCounty LUMBIA Clerk's Office, in Hudson, New York. The Nature of this action pertains to a note and mortgage held by Plaintiff on real property owned by the above named defendants as specified in the complaint filed in this action. The above named defendants have failed to comply with the terms and provisions of the said mortgage and said instruments secured by said mortgage, by failing and omitting to pay the balance due and owing and the Plaintiff has commenced a action. foreclosure Plaintiff is seeking a judgment foreclosing its mortgage against the real property and premises which situates in the Village of Philmont, Town of Claverack, County of Columbia and State of New York and is commonly known as 29 Prospect Street, Philmont, New York 12565 and all other relief as to the Court may seem just and equitable.

DATED: November 15, 2019 SCHILLER, KNAPP, LEFKOWITZ & HERTZEL, LLP BY: WILLIAM B. SCHILLER, ESQ. Attorneys for Plaintiff 950 New Loudon Road Latham, New York 12110 Telephone: (518) 786-9069 66803

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The Board Of Education of the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District is accepting sealed bids for: Transportation for one student from Haines Falls, NY to Ulster County Boces, Port Ewen, daily, for the remainder of the 2019-20 School Year, in accordance to bid specifications.

Bid specifications will be available from the Tannersville High School District Office (518-589-5400 X 1000). Sealed bids must be submitted to the Tannersville High School District Office, attention Amy Sylak, Transportation Supervisor, by Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10:00am at which time they will be publicly opened in the Superintendent's Office. No faxed bids will be accepted. Final approval will be at 6:30pm on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the BOE Meeting. The BOE reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids.

TedHouse Properties LLC Art of Org have been filed with the New York States Secretary of State on Ocober 29, 2019. Off. loc.

Greene County, SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail to PO Box 794, Windham, NY 12496. Purp. any lawful purpose WILD SWEDE FILMS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/31/19. Office in Columbia Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to Mikael Sodersten 127 W 79th St Apt 16A New York NY 10024. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF GREENE INDEX NO. 0283/18 Plaintiff designates GREENE as the place of trial situs of the real property S U P P L E M E N TA L SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 64 MAPLE AVENUE HUNTER, NY 12442 District: Section: 164.05 Block: 8 Lot 3.21 HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

RICHARD TANNENHOLZ AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BARRY L. TANNENHOLZ; JEFFREY TANNENHOLZ AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BARRY L. TANNENHOLZ if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to UNKNOWN plaintiff; HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BARRY L. TANNENHOLZ, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described anti intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or

title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ANTHONY CAVALCANTE, DEBORRAH B. CAVALCANTE, "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #20," the last twenty names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiffs Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $275,793.00 and interest, recorded on June 16, 2009, at Instrument number 2009-00003056, of the Public Records of GREENE County, New York, covering premises known as 64 MAPLE AVENUE HUNTER, NY 12442.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

GREENE County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: RICHARD MAYER, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

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LA Wildcats look to use XFL as a springboard to NFL Arash Markazi Los Angeles Times

LAS VEGAS — Pepper Johnson is still getting to know his players but he recently told them he hopes many of them are gone next year.

Johnson won two Super Bowls as a player with the New York Giants and three more as an assistant coach with the New England Patriots. He played for Bill Parcells and coached under Bill Belichick.

As the defensive coordinator of the XFL’s Los Angeles Wildcats, who begin play in February, Johnson’s dream is for his players to be in the NFL one day.

“Hopefully at the end of the season we’re standing on the field with confetti but it’s going to make me feel even better if half my room isn’t here next year,” Johnson said.

“If I can get half my room out of here and in the NFL, that would be amazing. I’m not talking two or three guys, I want to get half my guys out of here and in the NFL. That means we’ve had a successful season as coaches.

“These guys want the opportunity to play in the NFL. I know they don’t want us talking about that but those are their dreams and goals and rightfully so. It’s my job to help them achieve those dreams and goals.”

Following the team’s first minicamp practice, which is taking place in Las Vegas, Johnson thinks that dream will likely become a reality when NFL scouts watch the Wildcats play at Dignity Health Sports Park, which is the home of the Galaxy and Chargers.

“We have about 18-20 guys who I could see playing in the NFL next season,” Johnson said. “We need a few more but it wouldn’t shock me if 20 or so guys on our team are in the NFL next year.”

XFL executives push back against the notion that Vince McMahon’s rebooted eightteam professional football league is a developmental league for the NFL, but that’s the goal of many of the Wildcat players going through practice at Nevada Las Vegas this week. The first game is Feb. 8.

That’s one of the reasons Los Angeles is viewed as one of the premier destinations in the league for players and their agents. Wildcats coach and general manager Winston Moss was the assistant head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 2007-2018 and put together a coaching staff that could rival many in the NFL in terms of experience.

In addition to Johnson on defense, Moss hired Norm Chow as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Chow was the offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans from 2005-2007, but is better known as one of the most accomplished offensive coordinators and quarterback coaches in college football history. He mentored Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC, Ty Detmer, Steve Young and Jim McMahon at Brigham Young and Philip Rivers at North Carolina State.

“These guys want to get to the next level and I want to

help them get to that next level,” Chow said. “We all understand the situation. It’s our job to help these guys get better.

I told them I want them to be one and done like Kentucky.

That’s the goal.”

The Wildcats’ coaching staff has combined for more than 100 years of NFL coaching experience. Martin Bayless, who played in the NFL from 1984-1996 and has coached in the league since 2000, is the team’s special teams coordinator.

Mike Wilson, who won four Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers, is the wide receivers coach. Jerry Fontenot, who won a Super Bowl with Moss with the Packers in 2011, is the offensive line coach.

Dave Atkins, who has coached in the NFL for more than 20 years, is the running backs coach, and Otis Smith, who won a Super Bowl with the Patriots, is reunited with Johnson as the defensive backs coach.

“I had never coached with Norm and Pep but I wanted both of them on my staff,” Moss said. “I had to get Norm to come out of retirement and Pep almost took a job with Seattle. Those guys are two of the best to ever coach offense and defense and Martin Bayless is one of the best special teams coaches. It’s an amazing staff.”

Even the team’s equipment manager has decades of NFL experience. Bob Wick, who was with the Chargers since 1979 and helped the team relocate to Los Angeles, was running around the field and making sure everything was in order before the Wildcats’ first practice in helmets and pads.

As much as the coaching staff wants to see many of their players in the NFL next season, the XFL has been clear that once a player signs a contract, he cannot leave to play in the NFL without first honoring his commitment to play in the upcoming season.

The Detroit Lions reportedly tried to sign Wildcats quarterback Josh Johnson last month after Matthew Stafford got injured but the XFL blocked the move.

That doesn’t mean Johnson or any other player can’t sign with an NFL team after the XFL season is over but the league doesn’t want players signing XFL contracts and leaving their teams because an NFL team needs a quarterback for the last few weeks of the season.

The league would rather they showcase their abilities during the course of the 10-week XFL season and be in position to sign with an NFL team after the NFL draft.

The XFL championship game takes places one day after the conclusion of the draft in April.

“I’m pushing for all my guys to have a big season and get an opportunity to play in the NFL,” Moss said. “If guys get that chance, I’ll pat them on the back, wish them luck, let them go and we’ll reload.

“I hope all of our players get picked up by the NFL. That’s our goal for them. We’re going to coach them hard and give them the best opportunity to succeed in the XFL and get to the NFL.”

This is how fast an NFL career moves: Three years have passed since Odell Beckham Jr. really produced like Odell Beckham Jr. It’s a mystifying thought because he is just 27, and few would question his status as one of football’s elite talents. Nevertheless, for a wide receiver on a lucrative second contract and supposedly at the start of his prime, it’s concerning that you can split Beckham’s six pro seasons into two distinct halves.

In his first three seasons, Beckham averaged 96 receptions, 1,374 yards and almost 12 touchdowns per season during an historically explosive start to his career. But when the 2019 season ends, it will mark the third straight year in which Beckham has failed to catch at least 90 passes, gain at least 1,300 yards and score doubledigit touchdowns.

Blame it on injuries: a broken ankle limited him to four games in 2017; a quad injury ended a good season (77 receptions, 1,052 yards, six touchdowns) after 12 games a year ago; and in 2019, a sports hernia is limiting his effectiveness, though he hasn’t missed any games.

Blame it on quarterback issues, from Eli Manning getting old in New York to Baker Mayfield being too green in Cleveland.

Blame it on franchise dysfunction and turnover: After playing for three head coaches in five seasons with the New York Giants, Beckham was traded to Cleveland before this season to play for his fourth coach, Freddie Kitchens, who has had a perplexingly difficult time featuring him in the Browns’ offense.

But blame it on Beckham, too. Compare him to his few true peers who have similar productivity, longevity and stature - Julio Jones, DeAndre Hopkins, Michael Thomas and Antonio Brown - and Beckham trails them when it comes to consistency and durability.

Take the self-sabotaging Brown off the list, and Beckham lags way behind in comfort and stability. It figures because he’s on his second team, but even if he were still with the Giants, you’d have the sense that Beckham is fidgety, restless and unsettled because those are his defining personality traits.

His ability is stunning: the athleticism, the speed, the onehanded catches, the toughness and determination in pursuit of the football. But the deeper

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) reacts during Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Beckham gets into his career, the more his mercurial temperament interferes with his reliability as a playmaker. More than injury misfortune, stardom is choking the greatness out of him. He is burdened by the expectations of his celebrity when he should be simply obsessed with competition.

Beckham should have the second half of a Hall of Fame career left in his body. But his mind will determine whether he plays to the lofty standard he set during his first three seasons. For that reason, for some much-needed stability, it’s best that he shake off the embarrassment of this disappointing first season with the Browns, have that sports hernia surgery in the offseason and commit to finishing the process with a team that needs time and adjustment more than an overhaul.

As the 2019 season lumbers to the end, speculation is rampant about Beckham’s level of unhappiness and whether he wants to be traded for a second straight year. The receiver has been typically vague. Considering the disaster the Browns currently are, Beckham has plenty of reasons to be dissatisfied.

Then again, considering that Beckham hasn’t made a great impact, the Browns and their fans have plenty of reasons to be dissatisfied as well. But it’s too soon to let frustration dictate what happens next.

If the Browns dealt Beckham, they might have a hard time executing a flip that would be worth it. Nine months ago, they

gave the Giants a first-round draft pick, a third-rounder and safety Jabrill Peppers. Through 14 games, Beckham has 66 receptions, 910 yards two touchdowns. He probably will finish with the fifth 1,000-yard season of his career, but he’s currently on pace to post his worst statistical season when playing at least 12 games. And when it’s over, he likely will need to have a pretty significant surgery. Several teams would still be interested in trading for Beckham, but because of these circumstances, the Browns would have trouble getting them to offer full value. Cleveland is better off retaining his services.

Plus, after one strange season, it’s hard to make a definitive judgment of this partnership. Mayfield played poorly.

The offensive line struggled in pass protection. The job overwhelmed Kitchens, a first-time NFL head coach. So it wasn’t just that Beckham struggled.

Last week, reports circulated that he has been telling players and coaches on other teams that he wants out. He dismissed it, albeit in a weird and noncommittal way.

On Sunday, the more frustrated receiver was actually Jarvis Landry, Beckham’s longtime friend and former college teammate, who yelled at Kitchens on the sideline because he wanted more passes thrown his way. It led to the most expressive image of the Browns’ exasperating season: Landry and Beckham sitting together on the bench, spiritless, hunched over

with elbows on tights. Landry hung his head and looked as if he were about to cry or pray or let the guillotine have its way.

Beckham interlocked his fingers and stared the longest, blankest stare.

In losing 38-24 to an Arizona Cardinals squad with little to play for, the Browns fell to 6-8 and ensured they will able the only NFL team to go the entire decade without a winning season.

In the locker room afterward, most of the conversation focused on Landry’s anger. But his fiery disposition is manageable. Of greater concern: Beckham’s listlessness, which becomes more problematic with every setback.

He let one of Mayfield’s best passes go through his hands.

Then he watched the quarterback sail an end-zone pass over his head and into cornerback Patrick Peterson’s arms. Peterson, the former all-pro who is having his worst season, was at his best Sunday. He helped limit Beckham, who didn’t do any damage until garbage time. No matter what happened, Beckham looked the same: distant.

Does it mean he has emotionally quit on the team? Or is he just biting his lip and trying to play through pain? With Beckham, you never know.

It’s on Cleveland to be patient and figure him out. But Beckham must commit, too.

Before he can get back to being spectacular, he needs to prove he can be steady.

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Unlike previous years, the Avenging Agent, Scott Boras, came to the winter meetings ready to deal — and subsequently walked away five days later with $814 million worth of contracts in his briefcase.

For this record-shattering haul, he owed eternal thanks to analytics and Marvin Miller.

How ironic it was that three days after Miller, the father of free agency, was finally elected to the Hall of Fame, Gerrit Cole should sign the biggest free-agent contract in history for a pitcher (nine years, $324 million, breaking the previous record set the day before, seven years, $245M, by the other Boras client Stephen Strasburg)? For Boras, it was the perfect storm of events — in Cole and Strasburg he had the two premier starting pitchers on the market, and all the large-market, big-spending teams — the Yankees, Dodgers and Angels — unencumbered by luxury tax thresholds and ready to bid for what was a primary need for all of them.

Hideous as the Yankees’ $324 million contract for one player may seem, however, you can’t label Hal Steinbrenner this year’s one dumb owner for doing

such a thing. Unlike so many previous Boras patsies, John Middleton in Philadelphia for Bryce Harper, Mike Ilitch in Detroit with Prince Fielder, Tom Hicks in Texas with Alex Rodriguez, Hal wasn’t bidding against himself. If he didn’t sign Cole — who is 29 and coming off a season in which he was 20-5 and led the majors in ERA and strikeouts — for a recordbreaking contract someone else surely was. And while Hal is going to severely regret taking on the onerous, untradeable contract of Giancarlo Stanton — a player he didn’t need — Cole was a player he absolutely did need: A top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher that has been the missing link for the Yankees in all the years since their last World Series title in 2009.

And yet, we can only wonder what is going through the minds of the great workhorse Hall of Fame starting pitchers of the not-so-distant past — the Tom Seavers, Bob Gibsons, Jim Palmers, Steve Carltons, et al., — that Cole and Strasburg were able to get all this money despite each having only two career complete games. Such is the product of the emasculation of starting pitchers in the age of analytics.

The big selling point about analytics to the owners was that they provide GMs far more extensive information (above and beyond the eyes and insight of the scouts)

to evaluate players, thus enabling them to make smarter, cost-saving decisions.

But one of the principal tenets of analytics has been the restrictions imposed on starting pitchers — pitch counts, innings limits, and removal from the games after the second time around the lineup — along with the greater emphasis on bullpens and late-inning matchups.

It starts from almost the moment starting pitchers sign their first pro contracts. They are immediately put on pitch counts, rarely allowed to pitch more than 5-6 innings in a game all through the minor leagues, don’t learn how to pitch out of trouble, and too often never get to develop their secondary pitches. In many cases, upon seeing those pitchers with triple-digit velocity, player development people are now inclined to throw them right into the bullpen in order to get them to the majors faster. I remember something Seaver told me a few years ago: “They’re not giving these kids a chance to learn how to pitch. It’s a terrible injustice to them.”

Between expansion and the whole different approach to developing starting pitching, there’s just not enough top quality starting pitchers to go around.

And if there was one thing Marvin Miller knew would fuel the engine of his free agency, it was supply and demand.

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Birthday party guest list does not include newborn Dear Abby, My brother- and sister-in-law were trying to have a baby using artificial insemination.

A few months into the very difficult pregnancy, they were told the baby had many life-threatening defects and asked if they wanted to terminate because the baby had DEAR ABBY little, if any, chance of surviving. They chose to carry the baby to natural birth.

A month or so before she was due, she went into labor.

The baby lived for only a few hours. They had a funeral, and it was a very sad event. A month later, on the due date, they started organizing a birthday party for their 10-year-old daughter and invited 30 to 40 people, young and old. They contacted my son and daughter-in-law, who had been pregnant at the same time and had given birth to a healthy baby, and asked them not to bring their newborn. Other babies a year old or older are invited.

How should we respond? Leave the baby and my daughter-in-law at home, or refuse the invitation? Was it proper for my brotherin-law and his wife to throw a party and unwelcome a newborn?

Lost In Etiquette

JEANNE PHILLIPS

Your brother-in-law and his family are in mourning. They have my deepest sympathy.

Family Circus

If they felt it would be too painful after their loss to host a tiny baby at the birthday party, they should not be criticized. Your daughterin-law should GRACIOUSLY refuse the invitation, saying she is sorry she will be unable to attend, and send a gift for the daughter.

Dear Abby, What do you think of barbers or beauticians who take phone calls and continue to talk to the callers while doing a client’s hair? I haven’t said anything because I don’t want an angry person cutting my hair. It’s almost like having a doctor talk on the phone while doing surgery. What do you think?

Hair-Raising In Illinois A short conversation to book an appointment is one thing, but what you have described is just plain rude. The first time the beautician did it you should have spoken up.

Because you didn’t, she/he thinks you don’t mind.

Hairdressing is a service business, and the client in the chair should take priority. If you are really afraid your stylist would butcher your haircut in retaliation if you complain (talk about passive aggressive!), find someone else to provide this service.

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Inflammation of stomach caused by H. pylori bacteria My 77-year-old aunt, who is in good health, I am an 86-year-old male who has been sufhad an endoscopy and was told that her stomfering from low iron and heach biopsy was positive for H. moglobin for approximately pylori. She was treated for 14 TO YOUR 13 months. I have had six iron days. After a month, a breathing GOOD HEALTH infusions. They are admintest showed no signs of H. pylori.

However, I read her biopsy reistered once a week for two weeks. After the infusions, the port, and it showed “secondary iron level is good. However, interstitial chronic gastritis with after three months, the iron plasmacytosis.” The nurse at drops and another infusion the office said it is due to the H. pylori but also asked if my aunt had ever had ra- is necessary. Health professionals have not explained why this happens or if there is a way diation. She has not. Should we be concerned? to prevent it. Is there a limit to the number of Does she need a certain diet? times you can have the infusions? Why does the Helicobacter pylori is the major source of iron continue to drop? stomach ulcers. Experts recommend treating all Low iron levels can come only from poor iron people with evidence of an active infection, and a absorption or excess iron loss. There are numervariety of treatment regimens is available.

The diagnosis can be made several ways. Your ous causes of poor absorption, many of which are aunt had a biopsyThe biopsy can show typical obvious. Two examples would be a history of surchanges that are associated with the infection, or gery or known Crohn’s disease. But some causes even the bacteria themselves when stained. are not, such as undiagnosed celiac disease or Chronic gastritis is one of those typical chang- never eating iron-rich foods.

However, the time course — three months es with an H. pylori infection. “Gastritis” means “inflammation of the stomach.” The inflamma- until you are low again — suggests that you have tory cells usually include plasma cells, which are an ongoing loss of iron. Iron is found in blood, the cells that make antibodies. “Plasmacytosis” so it’s almost always blood loss that leads to iron means “lots of plasma cells,” which is compatible deficiency when diet and absorption are normal. with her diagnosis. However, H. pylori is not the Hidden blood loss is most common in the GI only cause. Radiation can cause inflammation of tract. At 86 years old, your doctor may have electthe stomach as well — hence the question by the ed not to look exhaustively for a cause of blood nurse — but pathologists can normally tell the loss. If so, that should be an explicit decision that difference. The positive H. pylori result confirms you and your doctor are both comfortable with. the diagnosis.

There are times that, despite colonoscopy and A breath test looks for the urea made by that upper endoscopy, no cause of iron loss is apparsame bacterial enzyme, urease. It’s an excellent ent. Iron loss can occasionally occur from the way to confirm eradication of the organism. Once small bowel, the liver and bile system, or even the infection is eradicated, your aunt needs no from nosebleeds. Very occasionally, no cause for further evaluation and can follow any diet she the iron deficiency is found, and people are just likes. left on iron replacement treatment.

Blondie

DR. KEITH ROACH

Horoscope

By Stella Wilder Born today, you are one of those individuals who knows how to come from behind and take the world very much by surprise with your ability and your audacity. You are never in a hurry, however; you are more than willing to wait your turn — provided you sense that your turn will come sooner rather than later! You are perfectly willing to do what you are told as long as doing so advances your personal agenda — and, ultimately, your career.

There may come a time in your life, most likely during middle age, in which you are drawn to something new that reshapes your life in many ways. One who is afraid of change or the unexplored would turn away from any such calling, but you’re more than willing to see where previously untraveled roads will take you — and you are not afraid of any changes that may result from any new journey.

Also born on this date are: Ludwig Van Beethoven, composer; Chase Utley, baseball player; Laurie Holden, actress; Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic church; Eugene Levy, actor; Chris Matthews, political commentator and speechwriter.

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, DECEMBER 18 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You’ll want to take some time to adjust your way of thinking about a certain key issue today. You can adopt a more practical approach.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Your physical environment is sure to exert a strong influence on you today, and in some ways this will be truly ad-

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Baby Blues vantageous.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Just because you are trying to “go with the flow” doesn’t mean you’re doing less than you should. You’re taking a streamlined approach!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You may feel threatened today by someone who doesn’t respect your personal space. You must make your boundaries very clear, very quickly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Things are changing all around you, and though you may be tempted to hang on to the old ways, you are best off evolving as others do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You may feel as though you are getting the short end of the stick in some way, but perhaps you’re simply not staking your claim as you could.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You and a friend are ready to talk through some big ideas. You mustn’t favor yours; keep an open mind at all times.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — It may be time to update not only your tools, but your thinking as well — especially when it comes to a certain key activity you repeat daily.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Hidden dangers must not be missed today, and you’ll have to dig very deeply to be sure that you’ve uncovered all of them.

Each is a real threat.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You may become frustrated when you are not able to get the hang of something that is much easier for others. You’re overlooking a key element.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You may require a little more time today to complete a task that usually takes little thought or effort. A friend points the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — You’re ready to get started on something you’ve been thinking about for quite some time. The sooner you get rolling, the better.

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SUPER QUIZ

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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

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

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

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(Answers (Answers tomorrow) tomorrow) Jumbles: CELLO CABLE KNACK VIVID CRAFTY GATHER MUTTER INHALE If George pair ofWashington’s scissors wasMount defective Rushmore and didn’t — Answer: The MAKE carvingTHE came CUT to life, he’d — HAVE A BIG HEAD

Solution puzzle Solution to to Saturday’s Monday’s puzzle

12/17/19 Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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(e.g., His oath is historically taken by physicians. Answer: Hippocrates.)

Freshman level 1. The Austrian founder of psychoanalysis.

2. Pediatrician noted for his book “Baby and Child Care.”

3. This physician received the Nobel Peace Prize for his expression “Reverence for Life.”

Graduate level 4. Virologist who developed a vaccine that is injected against poliomyelitis.

5. Performed the first heart transplant in which the patient regained consciousness.

6. He created the first vaccines for rabies and anthrax.

PH.D. level 7. This British surgeon was a pioneer of antiseptic surgery.

8. He created the test in which a patient’s perceptions of inkblots are recorded.

9. This anatomist and surgeon created a famous textbook of human anatomy.

SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Sigmund Freud. 2. Benjamin Spock. 3. Albert Schweitzer. 4. Jonas Salk. 5. Christiaan Barnard. 6. Louis Pasteur. 7. Joseph Lister. 8. Hermann Rorschach. 9. Henry Gray.

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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Hi & Lois

Crossword Puzzle Mother Goose & Grimm ACROSS 1 Big heart 4 Has none of 9 __ angle; sloping 13 Candied __; sweet side dish 15 Sports venue 16 “All You Need Is __”; Beatles hit 17 Long heroic story 18 Printer cartridge contents 19 Clark Kent’s love 20 Objected 22 Cutlass or Alero 23 Cairo’s river 24 Debtor’s note 26 TV’s “Ned and __” 29 Golf course hazard 34 Refers to 35 Tear to bits 36 Not long __; recently 37 Painting, dancing, etc.

38 Con artist’s ruses 39 Title for old Russian rulers 40 Luau ring 41 Smacks 42 Liquor 43 Intensify; heighten 45 Raised, as kids 46 High school building 47 Allows 48 Mast 51 Driven; enthusiastic 56 Steel’s main component 57 Overdo the role 58 Way out 60 Period before Easter 61 Passenger 62 Run fast 63 Breakfast order 64 Market 65 “Cry __ River”

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DOWN 1 Affirmative vote 2 Cartoonist Al __ 3 Kuwaiti ruler 4 Recently 5 Ascended 6 Penny 7 Part of the leg 8 Tiny canned fishes 9 Total; full-blown 10 Wrench or saw 11 Eager 12 Loch __ monster 14 Wall candle holders 21 Even scores 25 Peculiar 26 Climb 27 Michelin products 28 Garret 29 In good __; fit 30 Strong-__; forces physically 31 Shaver’s need 32 Staring 33 __ over; studied intently

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Non Sequitur

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35 “Begone!”

38 Jails 39 Roller __; wild ride 41 Devious 42 Alpha’s follower 44 Representatives 45 Venerate 47 British measure

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48 Stack 49 “The Beaver State”: abbr.

50 Drawn-out 52 Leave out 53 Commotion 54 Reason to study 55 Yahtzee cubes 59 Afternoon social

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