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Big wins for RVHS sports program

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County allocates $2.1 million for rail trail that will help fill local gaps

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Town considers new real estate transfer tax by ballot vote in Nov. 'There are a lot of great plans that we’ve had, but this is a real game-changer,' said Marbletown Councilwoman Daisy Foote Brooke Stelzer BSP Reporter The Marbletown Town Board met in-person on March 15 at the Rondout Municipal Center on Lucas Turnpike, Cottekill, and streamed on Facebook Live.

Three board members were present in person: Rich Parete, chairman and town supervisor, and board members Don LaFera and Tim Hunt. Daisy Foote joined via Zoom, and councilman Ken Davenport was not present.

Resolution 36 was presented, and it

states the owners of Stone Ridge Equities LLC, are transferring the Hardenburgh Hills II subdivision site work to Nevelhaus Company LLC. Stone Ridge Equities provided the town with a bond in the amount of $447,726.63 for the completion of all site work. Nevelhaus Company will be assuming responsibility for completion of the job as required under the subdivision application. The resolution also allows the town supervisor to accept the subdivision replacement bond. The resolution was carried, 4-0.

Dale Robbins, a member of the Marbletown Preservation and Investment Commission, presented a proposed bill that would create a new real estate transfer tax in Marbletown. The one-time tax would be paid by buyers purchasing homes in the township. The percentage would be determined by the town – up to 2%. As Robbins describes it, the county issues a median home cost and that becomes an

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MES sweet faces again! Photos by Heidi Racioppo

Masks off (optional) at school After almost two years of Covid, teachers and students get to see and hear one another Jeff Slater BSP Reporter “Not having to wear masks has certainly been exciting and historic here in our school. To finally see faces is quite liberating,” said Lee Cutler, principal of Rondout Valley Intermediate School. “We do have a

number of staff and students who still are choosing to wear masks, and we made it clear to everyone that a person’s decision to wear a mask should never be questioned or berated.”

According to a press release by the state on “The impact of COVID on School Administrators,” 28% reported a significant loss in learning across the general student population. This loss of learning might be eased because of the recent changes in protocol regarding wearing masks.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Morgan put out a letter stating that, as of March 2, “Masks will be optional in all Rondout School Buildings and on buses.

The decision of an individual to wear a mask (or not) while inside our buildings will be respected by all students, staff and guests. In our classrooms, seating arrangements, partnerships and grouping will not be adjusted based on an individual’s mask choice.”

The reaction of students and staff to this change in protocol has been significant.

“Not having to wear masks has been awesome,” said Allegra Smaldone, grade 5 teacher. “There is no longer the need to constantly remind students to pull up their masks. Also, soft-spoken students can finally be heard again.”

Sixth-grader Aliza Theetge said, “It’s

been good not wearing a mask because you don’t have to worry about teachers telling you to keep a mask over your nose.

I’m sure teachers appreciate not having to do that also. I can finally breathe again!”

“We can actually hear teachers now … it was hard hearing them over the mask,” said sixth-grader Carlee Avery. “Now teachers can talk louder and students can listen more.”

Heidi Racioppo, longtime kindergarten teacher at Marbletown Elementary, said, “For me at the K level … not having a mask

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Appreciating life through lots of creativity and action Tell us about your family …

My parents are both incredible artists. They definitely nurtured my creative intrigues as a child, which I am eternally grateful for. My mom, Mary Connelly, actually designed our poster art for the show.

As for my siblings, they are stellar humans and are creatively talented in their own ways as well.

As a family, we took care of my dad for a long time before he passed. He would always say, “Do you see the light against the dark on the Visit the folks mountain there?

There is no beauty next door without contrast.”

I try to remember that every day and in everything I create.

Q&A

I know you graduated from Rondout Valley High School … tell us what you did after that.

In truth, I never actually graduated.

I left after 11th grade to attend an early admissions college called Bard College at Simon’s Rock, where I studied liberal arts/performing arts. I then attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, where I received a degree in accessories design.

After that, I received a bachelor’s in vocal jazz/music therapy and was working toward a graduate degree in music therapy but decided to pursue acting and massage therapy first.

Despite years of education, my favorite class was still fourth grade with Ms. Kyra Sahasrabudhe. I wrote my first novel and play in her class, which we then had everyone perform. We had sets, costumes, even a fog machine … perhaps I creatively peaked early? I’d like to think I’m still going strong though. She definitely planted the seed of confidence I needed as child to be able to grow up and create the artistic projects I am still doing today.

What are you currently doing?

I recently started my own theater company called Siren Theatre with Tricia Anderson and Taylor Seupel, who are also from Stone Ridge and High Falls. We

Caitlin Connelly Age: 34 Profession: Actor, vocalist, massage therapist Town: High Falls

actually grew up together in a sense and intertwined again as adults through our mutual creative pursuits. Our friend Maclain Maier is a part of our venture as well.

Currently, I am directing, producing and acting in a dark comedy by David Ives called “Venus in Fur.” It is Siren Theatre’s inaugural production, and I am over the moon about it. I am also a member of Happenstancery Improv.

Please tell us about your current project and how it developed …

“Venus in Fur” is a dark comedy by David Ives. It’s the divine feminine laughing in the face of adversity. This play is all about power dynamics and colliding perspectives, which is why I brought in an extraordinary team of co-directors so that every aspect of the play could be seen, heard, and considered. Myself, Tricia Anderson, Taylor Seupel, and Maclain Maier have really taken the time to sit with it and come up with what we believe are the best

character intentions and objectives from a democratic standpoint.

I have been working toward putting on this play for years, but life and other projects always came up. If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. I’m just so happy and grateful to those who are helping me to make this show finally happen.

In short, the plot is about Thomas, a frustrated playwright/director, who is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic tale “Venus in Fur.” Into his empty audition room walks an enigmatic actress, oddly enough named Vanda. What follows is a test of wills in this mysterious, funny, fiery drama.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Spare time? Does such a thing exist? I like to cook and hang out with my mom on the porch and talk about life. When the pandemic slowed things down, it made me really appreciate those moments.

What do you look forward to in the future?

After this show? Some sleep would be nice! After that, I am definitely looking forward to producing future shows with Siren Theatre to bring to our community and am looking forward to seeing you all there!

Performances of “Venus in Fur” are being held at Phoenicia Playhouse, 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20. The playhouse is at 10 Church St., Phoenicia.

Cast: Caitlin Connelly, Maclain Maier Tickets are $20, on sale at https://siren-theatre.ticketleap.com/venus-in-fur/ Follow Instagram for updates! @siren. theatre --Compiled by Jeff Slater BSP Reporter

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Masks from page 1 on has brought back 99% of my effective teaching. Facial expressions are huge when introducing the production of letter sounds at the kindergarten beginning reading level. Telling the class a story is back to being a more dynamic part of the day with a lot more interactive participation. I am – and you can quote me – enjoying the loud volume of an active class again. It’s like I had been teaching under water for two years.”

For her students it’s been significant, too.

Savannah Frichette said, “You can really smell the nice fresh air!”

“I love it … you can actually see who is talking,” said Carter Waddell.

“It is awesome because now the back of my ears don’t hurt,” said Lucas Bell.

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Tax from page 1 exemption. Currently the median home sale price is set at $280,000. As an example, if a home is purchased at $350,000 and the median is set at $280,000, the buyer would pay the tax on the difference - $70,000. At 1.5%, that would be $1,050. The benefit to the town is that the tax would go into a Community Preservation Fund, which is used solely for conservation and preservation, such as easements, historical or recreational use, scenic or open spaces, water use and other environmental issues.

“New Paltz did it for two years and they already have $500,000 in their fund. It is enormously successful,” said Robbins.

“It’s not a blanket tax to the whole town, it is a one-time tax to a buyer.” New Paltz set its real estate tax percentage at 1.5%.

Robbins noted that some sellers split the tax with the buyers or assume it altogether, depending on the negotiations of the sale.

The Town of Red Hook adopted the onetime real estate tax and has had a CPF in place for 10 years. In that time, the town has used $2.4 million generated to protect 1,800 acres of farmland and open space, while also creating public access and trails. The Town of Gardiner has developed a plan as well and will be putting the real estate tax on its ballot in November.

Councilman LaFera asked if data was available to see how many homes were sold in Marbletown last year, placed against a hypothetical 1% tax rate, to get an estimate on what revenue could look like. Robbins and the board agreed it was a good idea and would start pulling home sales figures to get an estimate.

Councilwoman Foote noted the state requirements for the proposed new tax include hiring a planner and a GIS (geographical information systems) analyst.

The GIS analyst is a mapmaker who creates a digital overlay of the town. Both the planner and GIS analyst would provide inventory of all resources in town, including historical sites. Part of that exploration and data collecting process would include conducting public surveys to gauge the priorities of town residents. A community preservation task force would be formed to conduct those surveys and polls via a combination of direct mail, public hearings and Facebook, and that committee would also oversee and shepherd the proposed bill to the ballot box.

“The state requires that we have certain materials that are generated, including properties we want to invest in, to give us a sense of what is in the town and what are

our priorities for protecting,” said Foote.

“Unless the parcel is submitted with the bill, it won’t be considered. The best way to do it is to give a map of the whole town.

We don’t anticipate saying ‘this property is better than this property’, but rather where is the soil, water and scenic views.

We are developing a list of 23 [previously mentioned] attributes that can be scientifically analyzed. It’s required by the state that we look at the town code and ID every land-use alternative that there is. Zoning, historical, wetlands, whatever exists in our code needs to be presented in our plan as well. There are a lot of great plans that we’ve had, but this is a real game changer - having this fund from a one-time transfer tax, makes it viable to take action.”

She added, “Even if we weren’t looking to do this tax, this is so invaluable to the town because I can tell you right now, in working on these open space ideas and also on the idea of affordable housing, we are in need of an overview of what this town has and what is possible. This planner would look at our zoning code, what it allows us to do at this point, and we need that to make sense of the town to make this town a better place for all of us. Right now, it’s hard to do these things, like open space and housing, until we have a sense for what our zoning allows us.”

In terms of timing, a special session may be held next week to pass resolutions that would hire the planner and GIS analyst as soon as possible. The board would aim for early June to put forth the first part of the plan and parcel analysis, hold public hearings and make any revisions to the plan. The board would need to approve and adopt the plan by July and create a resolution to place the new tax on the ballot in November. Marbletown residents would then vote on whether they want the tax implemented.

In other new business, Foote noted that she has been approached by residents with interest in building a dog park in Marbletown. The board briefly touched on location, acreage, parking, maintenance, insurance and funding. Board members discussed the possibility of donating the land, if the interested parties fundraised for the build-out. The field parcel near the Rondout Municipal Building location was brought up. “Rosendale would have to work with us, and they would have to support it too. I think this is the perfect location and we already have a field,” said Parete. Foote said she would request the interested parties make a formal presentation to the board.

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Marbletown Democratic Committee monthly meeting via Zoom Sheriff Juan Figueroa will be the speaker at the Marbletown Democratic Committee monthly meeting, 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 21, via Zoom. The event begins

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Deadline for 4-H Tractor Safety Program is Tuesday, March 22 The National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program enables young workers (ages 14-19) to obtain a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Training, which is required to operate farm tractors and equipment.

The course is open to anyone 13 years of age and older, but only those 14 and older will be able to drive and become certified. Participants learn important safety skills and gain an advantage when seeking employment at a lawn or landscaping business, golf course or farm.

The course meets at 7 p.m. March 29, 31, April 5, 7 and 14, at the Stone Ridge Firehouse, 525 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge. There will be driving practice on April 28 and 29, time TBA, and the driving test at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz.

The registration fee is $50, which includes the Student Manual. Space is limited to the first 20 paid registrants, on a first

Each year Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County hosts the New and Beginning Farmer Series, a collection of one-hour workshops that help new and aspiring farmers get started. All classes, running 2-3 p.m. Thursdays through April 24, will be held via Zoom and cost $5 each.

The next upcoming class is Climate Change and Agriculture, 2-3 p.m. Thursday, March 24.

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ers on climate change. First is Allison Chatrchyan, a senior research associate at Cornell University in Ithaca, who will provide a general overview of climate change and the science behind it, including the projected global temperature (RCP Values) graph. The second speaker is Jenna Walczak, an ag climate resiliency specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Harvest New York team. She will speak of the impact of climate change on agriculture in the Hudson Valley.

In the Seriously Soil class on March 31, master gardener coordinator Dona Crawford will delve into the whys and hows of soil tests and analysis, the best soils for vegetable crop, and how to improve soil quality. Agriculture Program administrative assistant Courtney Churchill will review the process for commercial soil testing.

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Teachers’ union collaborative negotiation, and all about the tax levies Amber Kelly BSP Reporter The memorandum of agreement between the Rondout Valley Federation of Teachers and the RVSD for the period of Feb. 11, 2022, through June 30, 2027, was brought to the March 8 Board of Education meeting by Superintendent Dr. Joseph Morgan. The board voted unanimous approval.

Board member Breanna Casey said, “I would just like to thank the teachers’ union and our superintendent and the board members who participated in this process. That everyone can come together over three days and come to consensus and create a contract that benefits everybody … And I want to thank Dr. Morgan for bringing it here.”

“I want to thank Rob McDonough and his team,” Morgan said. “It’s a collaborative effort. It’s not easy, Brian went through it. But as with anything good, you’ve got to work at it, and it worked really well. I want to thank the teachers’ association for their trust in doing it and doing it through collaborative process. It was a positive climate, and there never felt like any challenges as far as the attitude everyone had, so it was a nice process.”

At the last BOE meeting Deanna Rosinski, RV school business official, provided some graphs and charts that are publicly available online, posted under that meeting. One is a chart labeled “Apportionment Value,” showing that the assessed value of the school district went from $2 billion in 2019 to $2.25 billion in 2022.

“Assessed value should be called market value,” Rosinski said. “I wanted to talk about this because each town has

an equalization rate for assessed values, which have pretty much been equal over the first few years, which I have in my chart, other than this big boost that the assessors have not stayed on top of keeping everything at market value because it keeps shifting. It’s important to us because of our tax rate. The tax cap is on the tax levy, not on each person’s tax bill. It is important to understand how the assessed values can affect the tax bill or tax rate.

Our basic calculation of a tax rate would be the total tax levy over the total taxable assessed value multiplied by a thousand.

That would give you the rate per one thousand [dollars] in assessed value.”

Rosinski explained that not all towns have kept up on the market rate: Marbletown is at 93%, Rochester is at 100%, Rosendale is at 93%, and Wawarsing is at 91%. Each town in New York state determines its own level of assessments, and school districts are made up of multiple municipalities. Because they might be different, there has to be something to equalize it, and that is what an equalization rate does.

Rosinski said, “Now I’m going to go over the ‘meat and potatoes’ of budgeting or introduction to the budget process. Really the budget process is a puzzle. We have the expenditures side and the revenue side. Our expenditures include things like personnel, benefits, utilities, BOCES services, transportation, debt service, and then all the supplies and equipment.”

On the revenue side, Rosinski said that we have state aid, taxes, and the option to take fund balance to fill in gaps. She said you can think of the fund balance like a savings account where you put what you didn’t spend at the end of each year.

Where the Rondout Valley School District is in the annual timeline is that department heads and principals have submitted budget requests, initial service request for BOCES services has been submitted, the initial tax cap calculation was submitted.

A fiscal adviser is helping RVSD formulate long-range financial plans. The balance of reserves as of June 30, 2021, is: employee benefit for accrued liability $1,119,512; encumbrances $1,081,431; retirement contributions $4,688,175; unemployment $383,765; workers compensation $250,000.

“Encumbrances are funds we have earmarked that go from one fiscal year to another,” Rosinski said. “The capital funds we recently depleted, because you have to use the funds by the end of 10 years when it is set up for a specific purpose.”

Rosinski reviewed the federal grants that have been received, and Casey asked if there was any money earmarked for academic success. Further discussions have been scheduled.

Student board member Emily Bordalone said, “My update is from the high school student voices, and I have news from my meeting with Dr. Morgan on Monday. The main focus of the meeting was discussing and digesting data on the strategic plan and how we can use the numbers to reflect student experiences.

We started by breaking down what the strategic plan even is, because we are still feeling there is a little bit of a disconnect between where the board is and the student understanding. We talked about numbers, about how students feel about how homework reflects on the grade students earn in the classroom. We also talk-

County funds to help close gaps in local sections of the rail trail The Ulster County Legislature allocated $2.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to establish three rail trail improvement projects that will grow local economies and enhance the mental health and quality of life of area residents.

The county has partnered with the Open Space Institute to rebuild and improve sections of the Wallkill Valley and Ontario & Western (O&W) rail trails. The trail infrastructure improvements will provide access to scenic views along Rondout Creek, further the completion of the 29-mile rail trail between the City of Kingston and the Village of Ellenville, and a direct feeder trail connecting the Village of New Paltz to the 750-mile Empire State Trail.

Trail infrastructure improvements will include grading, vegetation removal, improved drainage and structural enhancements, upgrades to the safety of existing bridges and road crossings, tread replacements, fences, and trail resurfacing.

Improvements will also provide universal accessibility access points, welcoming trailheads and improved signage.

Project 1: Restores a 5.45-mile corridor of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail between the Village of New Paltz and the Town of Gardiner. Project funding total: $895,000.

Expected completion date: June 2023.

Project 2: Restores a 3.2-mile corridor of O&W Rail Trail connecting the hamlets of Accord in the Town of Rochester and the hamlet of Kerhonkson within the Town of Wawarsing. Project funding total: $565,000. Expected completion date: June

Surveying sections of the rail trail in 2014. Tremendous progress has been made from a variety of stakeholders since. BSP file photo

2023.

Project 3: restores a 2-mile corridor of the O&W Rail Trail between the hamlet of Napanoch and the Village of Ellenville.

Project funding total: $640,000. Expected completion date: November 2023.

“Decades of OSI’s strategic land protection throughout the Shawangunks and Ulster County improves the public’s access to nature and makes parks and trails more available and welcoming to everyone,” said Kim Elliman, OSI president and CEO. “Thank you to the Ulster County Legislature and County Executive Pat Ryan for sharing in this vision for conservation and safe, accessible, and equitable recreation and transportation options for the residents of Ulster County and the visiting public.”

Legislator Peter Criswell (City of Kingston, District 7) said, “Trails merit

American Rescue Plan funding. They are accessible and equitable spaces for all and provide huge public health benefits—outdoor activity is beneficial for stress reduction and physical and mental health. In addition to the health benefits, trails revitalize local communities and economies.”

Legislator Eric Stewart (Towns of Hurley and Marbletown, District 18) commented, “As someone who has been involved with O&W Rail Trail for years as a member of the Marbletown Town Board, volunteer, liaison to the Marbletown Trail Committee and now as Legislator and member of the Ulster County Trails Advisory Committee.

I am thrilled that the County Legislature voted overwhelmingly last night to support this funding, said I view the county’s trail network as vital green infrastructure and part of what makes Ulster County so

ed about building stronger relationships between teachers and students to ensure that both parties have healthy, comfortable environments, where students feel safe and heard and have an opportunity to reach out to teachers and experts.”

The new guidelines for Covid-19 have done away with the mask mandate, but mask wearing is optional, said Lisa Pacht, assistant superintendent of schools and operations. Symptomatic individuals should be monitored regardless of vaccination status. It is recommended to not come to school or work if one is feeling sick, but one can come back to school if a Covid test is negative; home tests are acceptable and are available.

Untested individuals may return to school on day six if symptoms improve, but they must wear a well-fitting mask up to day 10. Exposure is defined as being fewer than 6 feet away from a sick person for more than 15 minutes without a mask. An exposed person must wear a mask but may still go to school and ride the bus. Testing of an exposed person is recommended on day one and on day five. All positive tests must be reported to the school nurse, who must report it to the New York State Department of Health for contact tracing. Instead of calling, the school nurse will report exposure via letter. It is strongly suggested that exposed individuals wear a well-fitting mask for 10 days.

Weekly screen testing for unvaccinated staff is still mandated unless they have a lab-verified case of Covid-19 within three month and show no symptoms. Masking is optional for all visitors to school and for all extracurricular activities.

special. Our trails allow folks to get out into nature, walk dogs, jog and ride bikes without out worrying about traffic. The trails were hugely important during the pandemic and contribute greatly to our quality of life in Hurley, Marbletown and throughout the county. The trails are also an important economic drivers for our communities. Soon, folks will be able to travel on the O&W from Kingston to Ellenville without using a car. That’s great for public health, the environment and tourism. I think money spent on our trails are worth every penny.”

“After the long and challenging years of the pandemic, the planned improvements to the Wallkill Valley and O&W Rail Trails will grow local businesses, promote good mental health, and allow residents and visitors alike to enjoy the natural beauty of Ulster County,” said Legislator Thomas Corcoran (Town of Marlborough, District 11), deputy chair of the ARPA Special Committee.

Physician and Ulster County Legislator Kathy Nolan (Towns of Denning, Hardenburgh, Olive and Shandaken, District 22) noted, "With these trail projects, Ulster County and the Open Space Institute are joining together to extend the well-documented health and mental health benefits of outdoor recreation to underserved residents and regions of our county." Nolan adds, "Our regional trail network played an oversized role in providing a safe refuge for residents during the early phases of the coronavirus pandemic, while also supporting a sustainable, low-carbon portion of our tourism economy."

“We applaud Chair Tracey Bartels, members of the Legislature, and County Executive Patrick Ryan for acting to significantly expand Ulster County’s signature shared-use trail system and municipal parks.

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The price of gas: local perspectives Driving and working in the Rondout Valley 'There's no way. Every time I go out, it’s $10$20 to go anywhere.'

Ann Belmont BSP Reporter Mike Gans of Stone Ridge runs Ulster Wood Products with his wife, Lynn. For a small-business owner, he has a lot invested in fuel-powered vehicles: heavy machinery for cutting trees into logs and getting them out of the forest, plus a tractor-trailer to haul them to their destination, often hundreds of miles away. A typical job: "We were down in the Monticello area for quite a while. So from Monticello to Ticonderoga [site of a big paper mill] is about a 450-mile round trip ... the truck gets 4.9 miles per gallon. We're running 104,000 pounds, so 4.9 is actually pretty good ... it's about 100 gallons per round trip, just for the truck ... we couldn't do it anymore. The price for the product didn't justify the additional fuel cost. So now, we're working in Catskill, which is a little bit better. But still, the value of the product has to go up significantly, or we're just not going to be able to do it. Right now we're burning 150-160 gallons a day," he said.

"It's tough to pass the cost on. I see it has stabilized a little bit ...You have to understand: We're living in a global economy.

So while lumber at Home Depot is really expensive, that's not an accurate reflection of what we get for our product ... it’s a global market.”

He’s operating in the red, waiting to see what will happen. “We have so much invested, we can't default. Our operating costs now [he estimates] are about $50,000 a month. So if we shut down, we go $50,000 in the hole every month ... if we keep running full steam and we do $45,000, then we're only $5,000 in the hole. We can maintain that for a long time,

Filling the tank at the Mobil station on Main Street, Stone Ridge, on March 17.

Residents talk about their routines, but they are also concerned for Ukraine.

because our credit's good. So we keep acquiring debt to fill the gap, hoping for better days,” Gans said.

“The problem is that we already did that, throughout Covid. Everybody's feeling it, across the board. A lot of small businesses---restaurants, theaters, deli owners--just about everybody, really---is that they acquired a lot of debt just to keep things running over the last two years. So even though the doors are open and the lights are on, it costs you more to operate per month...so when you hit a bump like this, a bad week when fuel spikes up, you don't have the cushion that you're supposed to have."

Up until a couple of years ago, Gans had a side business delivering firewood.

"Worst case scenario, if we sold everything tomorrow, yeah, we'd go back to splitting firewood to pay our bills and buy food. It's our ace in the hole; we're never going to starve. " Anthony Hilmi, owner of the Accord landscaping company Curb Appeal, owns

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probably a dozen small trucks and may have eight or nine of them out on the road at once, servicing customers. His mowers, weedwhackers and other equipment all use gas, too, so it adds up quickly.

“Up till now, I’ve tried to get along with a $50 fuel surcharge at the end of the season, but that’s definitely not going to cover it this year. When we’re doing lawn care six days a week, in previous years it cost about $100 just to fill the mowers up for the day.

If prices keep going up like they say they will, it’ll cost $200 a day. That’s going to cut into profits too, and I don’t know if it’s the same with other businesses, but I’ve found that with Covid, the price of labor has gone up as well. So, a lot of factors changing all at once.”

Battery-powered mowers and weedwhackers are not a practical solution for commercial landscapers, Hilmi said. “The technology hasn’t even come close to the amount of power that we need ... you could probably run it for an hour, but I have a guy who weedwhacks eight to 10

hours straight a day … and the 40-volt batteries, they’re like $150, so if I have to buy 10 batteries just to get him through one day – and then I have to put all those on a charger all night?"

If he does have to charge more in order to turn a profit, he believes others in his business are in the same boat. “I don’t see anybody trying to undercut prices on lawnmowing. Because everybody's going to have to spend that money on the gas to send the crews out." He imagines that some people with smaller yards might elect to cut their grass themselves, but people with large properties will probably elect to keep the service.

Rose Brannon is retired and lives by herself in a very rural precinct of Kerhonkson.

“It’s really scary,” she said. “I’m going to have to start rationing my trips to town – I do anyway, living out here, but if it keeps up, I can't afford it. There's no way. Every time I go out, it’s $10-$20 to go anywhere.

My car is not great on gas, even though it’s a four-cylinder [engine]. It's always been expensive, but before, I could do it. Twenty dollars used to fill the tank. Now it’s what?

A half a tank, a quarter, a third? I don't even know. If I didn't go to food pantries – I can imagine people having to choose between food and gas. If it keeps up like this ... with the kind of income I have ... if I lived in Kingston or Woodstock I could get along, I could hardly drive. But where I live, for people like me, it’s a very serious issue.”

Not everyone has felt affected by the price rise in an immediate way. Sarah Urech of Rosendale has a job she usually doesn’t have to drive to. “Fortunately, I mostly work remotely, so I haven't had to think about it too much,” she said. Her heating oil tank is still far from empty, so she hasn’t had to worry about that yet.

“I’m sure if I were about to get a heating oil delivery, I would feel differently.” However, she is concerned about “the geopolitical issues that are at the root of these price hikes. And I'm concerned about the people of Ukraine.”

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New solar arrays proposed off Lucas Avenue Hardenburgh Hills subdivisions, propose a reduction in the number of lots from 18 to 8. The original 12 lots were approved in 1974, and in 2020 six more lots were approved.

Amber Kelly BSP Reporter At the Town of Marbletown Planning Board meeting on March 14, board member David Cobb presented, saying, “Two solar arrays are being proposed between Route 209 and I-87 just south of entrance to Twin Lakes Resort. Basically, they would share the same access road off of Lucas Avenue Extension. The entrance is in Hurley, so we have to bring Hurley into it. The Miles array is about 6 megawatts DC, and by the time the project is over it might go up or down .01%.”

The Solar Generation representative said they have already submitted appropriate documents to the Town of Hurley.

Utility will go in under the road and two poles will need to go up. The acreage includes 22.1 acres for project Miles and 16.6 acres for project Gil, both in R-1 zoning. The electric facilities will go from each array to the cul-de-sac, and there will be a trench on either side of the road, one for each array that will connect at Lukas Avenue. Poles will be 50 feet from the access road so it will not be totally visible by the road. It will be separate poles from each array. Type 1 SEQR was approved for both solar array, and the motion was approved to circulate for lead agency including the Town of Hurley for both.

The D&H Canal House has submitted a site plan application, with board member Sharon Klein presenting. The applicant is the D&H Canal Historical Society, and the site is located at 1315 Route 213 (Main Street), High Falls. They propose change of use from restaurant to museum and visitor center. The property was purchased in 2015 with a grant from the Open Space Institute. The parcel is in a historic district on 0.46 acres. Most of the renovation work is done. They currently have six parking spaces and thus are relying on the town parking spots along Route 213. The public hearing is set for April 11.

A new application by Ann Norman for an accessory apartment in a historic district at 3772 Main St., Stone Ridge,

was presented by board member John Kostides. The request is to take an existing structure with a second-floor studio and turn it into a one-room dwelling with 820 square feet on 0.61 acres, with adequate parking, separate septic, and water from town. Setback is a little close to the property line, so they are on the agenda for the next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.

The Planning Board approved Type 2 SEQRA and set a public hearing for April 11.

In a new application for Charles River Labs at 3121 Route 209, John Russell is applying for a site plan modification to build an 800-square-foot addition to an existing building with no change in setbacks on 27.4 acres. No trees will need to be cut, and it is all inside the property line. Type II SEQRA approved.

The Hasbrouck House public hearing continued for special use modification for the relocation and extension of parking area as well as removal and replacement of a storage building at 3805 Main St., Stone Ridge.

Owners Nicholas Brown Jr. and Nicholas Brown III at 40-67 Popstone Road and 3962 Atwood Road have an overlay dispute. Planning Board chairman Paris Perry said, “Scott was going to be the point person for it, but he is not here, so it’s me.

We can get rid of the lot line adjustment but need to address right-of-way.”

“This deed overlap has been going on for over a century,” Brown said. “I addressed it 35 years ago when my parents deeded me this property. At the time the people came back with a monetary number that really was exorbitant. The attorney at that time said don’t worry about it. Recently, I had written a letter to the owner, asking could I purchase it, they said yes, and they’d like to have a rightof-way through my property. I spoke with the daughter last night, and we both want to move forward as long as it does not

change the property line. It will go before the town board and we will come to an agreement so that each property can be clear. When I looked into developing that land 10 years ago, I did Type I environmental, which was costly, so Type II is out of the question. I am looking at that land for farming. I want to dissolve my right-ofway to the one parcel, and keep it for the other two.”

The board voted unanimously to dissolve the right-of-way on the map as indicated. The Planning Board has the ability to make lot line adjustment. The board voted it as unlisted SEQR uncoordinated, and the public hearing is scheduled for April 11.

For the Hardenburgh Hills I & II approved subdivisions off Main Street in Stone Ridge, the applicants Nevel Haus, c/o Pelle Hamburger, propose a revision to reduce number of lots from 18 to 8. The original 12 lots were approved in 1974, and in 2020 six more lots were approved.

Road improvements are in. The original plan had four-bedroom houses, which has changed to three-bedroom houses, so the only change is less use.

The proposal for 4321 Route 209, Audrey’s Farmhouse, was on the agenda, but no representative was present. The public hearing will continue April 11. Several members of the public commented on the project with concerns about sound control at events. The response from the board is that they will implement the same protocol used with the Hasbrouck House, including equipment to measure sound, documentation of decibel levels, and consequences for repeated violations.

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Helping parents through fitness Nolan & Dimity launch RISE + THRIVE, a nutrition and fitness program for parents who want to cultivate healthy living and joy in their lives Chelsea Miller BSP Reporter A Stone Ridge couple have launched a lifestyle, nutrition and fitness program aimed at parents. With a deep commitment to personal “why,” joy and living vibrantly, Dimity and Nolan Palmer-Smith bring decades of passion and fitness and nutrition experience to help their clients achieve their goals, embody a healthy lifestyle, and have a heck of a lot of fun along the way.

Dimity and Nolan initially met at Wilton High School in Connecticut but headed in separate directions after graduation. They reconnected in 2009, while they were both (separately) climbing the Gunks and discovered that they both lived in New York City. Several climbing dates in the city later and, as Dimity says, “the rest is history.” Eight months into their relationship they took a leap and traveled the world for a year, stopping in Costa Rica for a yoga certification and traveling throughout New Zealand and Southeast Asia. The couple married in 2012, after Nolan proposed on the peak of the mountain where the pair had reconnected all those years ago. By 2014, the couple had welcomed their first child (Arlo, who is almost 8) and decided to move out of the city and to the area that had brought them back together.

Nolan, who has been a personal trainer for over 20 years, commuted back and forth between upstate and the city. Dimity was a teacher for the city for four years before pivoting into the education nonprofit world, where she worked with organizations geared toward college access. They welcomed their second child (Kai) in 2016, and, as Nolan says, life got hectic.

“We struggled the first few years of parenthood,” says Dimity. “Before kids we spent our whole life being active and cooking, and then with kids, there was suddenly a major juggle.” She continues, “When we did have free time, we felt guilty doing anything for ourselves. So for a long time it felt pretty tit for tat – you got to do this so I get to do that – and we realized that it was not working “Because of our job schedules it was often a handoff, and because of that it was hard to feel like a team,” Dimity continues.

“It goes back to the old adage that you need to put your oxygen mask on first, and for a while there we just didn’t do that.

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We love our kids so much and we want to be around them as long as we can. We want to be able to play on the ground with grandkids. If we're not taking care of ourselves that’s not going to be a reality.”

Both Nolan and Dimity, who shared a lifelong passion for nutrition and fitness, felt called to find a way to create a healthy balance in their lives. Says Dimity, “When we slowly climbed out of the weeds we went back to a lot of things we learned though our teaching programs, developed tools and created practices in our own family that gave us the ability to embody what we wanted for our family and our lives.”

The idea for Nolan & Dimity was hatched in 2021. The couple had always dreamed of driving across the country with their kids, and in the summer of 2020 they bought a camper and broke out the maps. Dimity quit the job she’d been feeling ready to move from for a while, and in February 2021, they took to the open road.

Says Dimity, “We went through Texas and the Southwest, stayed in California for about a month before heading to Oregon, Utah and Colorado. It was the first time I hadn’t been working full time in my adult

life. It was such a gift and it gave me space to think about what I want to do.” Dimity says that nutrition and healthy living had long been a passion but was often relegated to excited conversations with friends or a side hustle. But given the time and space to reflect on what was next, what she could contribute to the world, it suddenly felt like the right time to really dive in fully.

Nolan, who, in addition to his two-decade strong personal training business ran a successful “Dad Bod” course, made a suggestion. “The women/partners of my Dad Bod clients were often coming to me and nudging their guys into the program,” says Nolan. “I thought, if we did this together it would be so much more powerful.” Dimity signed up for a nutrition and business course while on the road, and by the time they returned they were ready to get to work.

In the fall of 2021, Dimity & Nolan launched their first course: Rise + Thrive.

The course aims to empower parents to lead healthy lives and thrive alongside their kids by teaching realistic tools and strategies to sustain a healthy lifestyle through all seasons of life. A blend of group and individual coaching, the program focuses on four pillars: mindset, meals, movement and maintenance.

They liken the12-week course to building a house. The first step is the foundation, establishing each client's authentic Why, digging deep on habits and addressing how to joyfully change them and set some serious and attainable goals. Next up comes the walls, where nutrition and fitness are addressed. During this phase of the program, Nolan works with clients to develop a fun and effective fitness routine and Dimity tackles nutrition, including a six-week plan. Once it’s time for the roof, it’s all about maintenance and supporting clients with tools to manage their new, healthy lifestyle. Dimity and Nolan say that there is a tremendous focus on joy in the RISE + THRIVE course because enjoyability is often the key to sticking to a new habit. Says Dimity, “Healthy living is a lifelong practice, and in order to be consistent, there needs to be an element of fun.”

When it comes to getting moving, Nolan says one of the keys is just to start. “It’s pretty simple, just get moving,” he says.

“It doesn’t need to be complex or difficult. Going outside for a 10 or 15 minute walk, whatever you can do. I encourage people to do it at the same time every day to make a habit of it. The other thing is to

get started right away. Once you have the impulse, take action as opposed to, ‘Oh, I’ll wait until next week’.” In terms of nutrition, Dimity says, “Healthy really looks different for everyone.” She also cautions that public conversation around food can be pretty toxic. “I think, for someone who is just trying to understand what healthy living is, it’s so hard because we live in a toxic diet culture, putting one food on a pedestal and demonizing others,” she says. “I’ve been talking a lot about ‘mindful eating.’ There is no bad or good food, just being mindful. How does it make your body feel? How are you consuming it?

Are you huffing it in front of the computer or eating it slowly while looking out the window? As a family, we do try to eat a lot of whole food – we have a winter CSA with Long Season and summer CSA with Clove Valley. We balance it out with things like Friday night pizza with kids – but we try to be mindful about where the food is coming from and what we are putting in our bodies.”

Both Dimity and Nolan say that their pilot course was an incredibly meaningful experience and the experience of community was palpable. “During the first course, it was really great to be able to meet once a week and touch base and realize that we’re all in this boat together,” says Nolan.

“Especially going through the holidays, we had the community to lean on, and that community gives you that foundation to bounce back from.” Dimity adds, “We had some people who were in the group who had known each other for years but had never had these vulnerable conversations together. It was incredible. It prompted us to offer group discounts because we want people to do this together, in community.

Together they build shared language and the relationship moves forward. We also encourage couples to do this together. We know firsthand that supporting each other's health goals is crucial and, hey, it’s a lot of fun to do together.”

For more information on Nolan & Dimity, RISE + THRIVE, Dad Bod and more, visit https://www.nolananddimity.com/ or follow along on Instagram at @Nolananddimity

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March Madness

Rondout goes from 8th seed to Section 9 champs with remarkable run Aaron Coston scores 1,000th point Jeff Slater BSP Reporter In a somewhat incredible run the Rondout Valley boys basketball team won the Section 9 championship. They entered the playoffs as an eighth seed and then beat the No. 1 seed Marlboro, which was quite a feat. Then they went on to beat Ellenville.

In an exciting semi-final against Red Hook they won 52-46, with Aaron Coston leading the way with 21 points and scoring his 1,000 point in only three years, quite an accomplishment.

On his scoring his 1,000th point, Coston said, “It was a great feeling. It was something I dreamed of accomplishing as a young kid watching my brothers play on the varsity. I give all the credit to my teammates for getting the ball to me when I was open.”

Coach Jeff Panek said, “I’m proud of our entire school on the Red Hook win. Our students made sure they got there to be in time to be in the gym, and as our sixth man they played a huge role in one of the loudest environments I’ve ever coached in. It was a great high school basketball game, and Aaron puts us on his back, scored his 1,000th point, and then led us

Boys High School Section 9 champs

to a very difficult win.”

In the Section 9 final the team beat John S. Burke at Middletown High School, 5440, finishing an amazing run, with Coston scoring 24 points and Terrence Strange putting up 20 points. Strange brothers, both part of the starting five, said that their father played on Rondout’s last championship team in 1996.

On the championship win Terrence

Strange said, “It feels great. This is my first year of varsity, and that is something we wanted to send our seniors out with.”

On his dad’s championship season, he continued, “I didn’t even know he won it, because he never talked about it. I’m sure he is proud, though he usually doesn’t show emotion.”

Jacob Strange said of his father’s championship, “It wasn’t until the Red Hook

game when Coach Panek told us about the last team that won a sectional in 1996.

My dad was in the locker room as our scorekeeper, and I feel like he is extremely proud with how far we have gotten.”

Coston said, “Winning the sectional means a lot because I got to do it with a group of guys that had the same determination that I had. We talked about doing this at the Rosendale Community Center this summer when we started preparing for the season.”

The team’s starting five consisted of the two Strange brothers along with Aaron Coston, Jaiden Marshall and Zach Banks.

“This season has been an amazing ride and journey for our team and our school,” said Panek. “This group of young men, after not playing due to Covid, came together as basketball players and did everything they could to become a very good team. The thing I love about them is they are very respectful, caring and considerate, These guys are going to make the world a better place. It was an honor and an absolute pleasure to be their coach.”

The team went on to the Section 9, Section 1 state regional game championship and lost to Bronxville.

Kudos to the team and its monumental effort.

Go, Ganders!

Big week for indoor track Individual stars highlight indoor track team at the state championship, then Sands wins at the New Balance Nationals Jeff Slater BSP Reporter “I didn’t even think I’d make the states when I joined track, so to make it this far is just bizarre,” said Cameron Sands after winning the New Balance Nationals last weekend.

It has been quite a week for coach Jake Maloney’s indoor track team. First, they performed really well at the state competition. Sophomore Jaqueline Kennedy finished in the top 20 in New York state public high schools and 21st overall in

Fantastic season for RVHS Field Hockey team Rondout Valley girls field hockey team topped of their season with winning the the State Sportsmanship award and they were one of the teams in the Final Four at the state championship.

On right, senior players with coach Nanette Simione

NYS competing in the 60-meters with her season-best run. Sands took first in the prelim heat and finished in fifth place in the New York state public schools and sixth overall, making Sands the highest placing Rondout Valley track athlete ever at the indoor track championships.

Cameron and Jaqueline are both ranked second in NYS in the small schools’ division, and they competed the following Saturday at the New Balance Nationals in the city.

“Our girls’ 4 x 200 relay team of Jacqueline Kennedy, Sophia Schoonmaker, Olivia Waruch and Kayla Oates qualified and ran in the New Balance Nationals. They had a baton mishap and were not able to best their record school time but were excited having made it to the meet,” said Maloney.

Kennedy competed in the Rising Stars 60-meter dash and ran a time of 8:18, taking 67th in the event.

Maloney continued, “Cameron Sands was the highlight of the weekend. He competed in the Rising Stars 60-meter dash.

Cameron Sands at the New Balance Nationals Indoor Track State Championships on March 12 in NYC. On right, Sophomore Jacqueline Kennedy and senior Cameron Sands at the state level competition.

He ran a 7.00 seconds in the preliminary round, which qualified him for the semifinals. Then ran a 6.96 to win his semifinal and capped off his day with a blazing fast 6.88 to win the Rising Stars division of the New Balance Nationals, taking home the gold medal versus athletes from all over

the country!”

Sands said, “It felt unreal that in my first year I was able to accomplish so much and go against some of the best competition there is.”

Indeed, it was quite a weekend for Sands and Rondout! Go, Ganders.

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Memoriam Shirley R. Currey

KERHONKSON—A longtime resident of Grahamsville, Shirley R. Currey died peacefully under a clear starry sky at home on March 4, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born in January of 1962 in Brooklyn to the late Gerhard and Eleonore Henke.

She graduated from Tri-Valley High School, and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in business management from Boston University. She returned to her hometown of Grahamsville to marry the love of her life, Hank Currey, and raise her three sons. Later Currey in life she returned to college to complete a master’s in education, which she used to touch countless lives in the Rondout Valley School District as a kindergarten teacher at Kerhonkson Elementary School. She was known for her free spirit and passion for life. She truly cared about all she came across and sought to learn all she could about the world around her.

She loved reading, photography, exploring in her buggy, and sleigh riding, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She was so proud of her three sons, Hank, Glenn and Weston, and absolutely adored her grandchildren, Dean, Jack, Isla and Maxine. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Hank Currey; sister Evelyn Skidmore and husband Garry of Grahamsville; three beloved sons and daughters-in-law, Hank and Lori of Gambrills, Maryland, Glenn and Courtney of Lakeland, Florida, and Weston and Molly of Wynantskill; four grandchildren, Dean, Jack, Isla and Maxine; two dearly loved fur babies, Bella and Sister; and several other family members including sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She leaves to mourn an abundance of friends, and also children from the Kerhonkson school system that made her time there a true treasure. She was predeceased by her sister Cornelia Henke, and parents Gerhard and Eleonore Henke. There will be a private intimate service for the family, and a celebration of life later in May, where friends and family will gather to remember her. She will rest next to her father, mother and sister in the Grahamsville Rural Cemetery.

Donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements were made under the care of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 Route 52, Woodbourne, colonialfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Teresa M. Sykes

ESOPUS—On March 4, 2022, Teresa M. Sykes passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

She was companion to the late Michael Fabiano, who passed away in 2021, and wife to her soulmate, the late Jack Lisanti (Sonny), who passed away in 2009. Born on June 30, 1963, to the late David and Isabelle Hall, she is survived by three brothers, David, Jamie and Adam Hall, and five sisters, Luanne Vanwagenen, Patty Styles, Isabelle Tiano, Lisa Benjamin and Tina Pugliese. She is survived by Sykes her son, James Styles and his wife, Trish Styles, of Kingston. Also survived by five grandchildren, Des’ree and Jaevon Allen, and Leah, Gianna and Dominick Styles of Kingston, along with her “other son,” Jon Gregor of Kingston. She also had many nieces and nephews in the area. She was an avid antique collector and had enormous love for her chihuahuas. She enjoyed camping, trips to the casino, Lake George and vacations. She also always enjoyed spending time with her family but most of all her life revolved around her grandchildren. She worked at Gateway ARC for over 20 years.

She was very much loved by her son, grandchildren, and family members. She will be missed very much, and her memory and strength will live in our hearts forever. Visitation for family and friends was March 7 at the George J. Moylan Funeral Home, Rosendale Her funeral service,

held at the funeral home March 8, preceded a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Rosendale.

Interment was in Rosendale Plains Cemetery.

Ingrid Wustrau Van Etten

HURLEY—Ingrid Wustrau Van Etten passed away on March 3, 2022, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Born in Magdeburg, Germany, on Feb. 3, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Tolski) Wustrau. Ingrid married Arnold Van Etten on April 2, 1961. He has since predeceased her.

Ingrid worked for Ellenville Hospital and IBM for many years and more recently Ulster Savings Bank. She loved to garden and was very proud of her flower beds filled with gorgeous color. She Etten also enjoyed visiting Innisfree Garden, Mohonk and Minnewaska. Ingrid loved being a grandmother and a great aunt.

She will always be remembered for her love and devotion for her family. Ingrid is survived by her daughter, Lisa Ortiz; son-in-law, Alex; grandchildren, Matthew and Megan; brothers, Fred and Werner Wustrau; sister, Irene Mance, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Ingrid was preceded in death by her brother Rolf Wustrau and her sister Anita Nelson. Visiting was held March, 10 and 11, with a celebration of her life on March 11, at Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. Burial followed in Pine Bush Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Ingrid’s name to the American Cancer Society.

Scott A. Dehardt (Scottie)

TILLSON—Scott A. Dehardt (Scottie), age 54, passed away after a short illness on March 4, 2022, at his home in Glennville, Georgia. He was born in Kingston, Dec.19, 1967, a son of the late Joyce (De Graff) Dehardt and Arthur Dehardt. He lived in Tillson in his younger years, moving to Florida, then settling in Georgia, where he and his wife, Tammy, started All American Stone. He took pride in his work laying tile and granite. Scottie retired in 2020 when he lost his wife, Tammy, unexpectedly, Sept.19, 2020.

Dehardt For many years his passion was racing his monster truck on weekends. Scott is survived by his father, Arthur (Afiena) Dehardt of Bradenton, Florida; siblings Glenn (Diane) Dehardt, Denise (William Moylan) DeHardt of Rosendale, and Deborah (Edward) Greco of Mount Holly, North Carolina; his stepchildren Ashley Duffany and Hance Waters of Glennville; mother- and father-in-law, Susan and Joey Waters of Glennville; four stepgrandchildren whom he adored; four nieces and one nephew. Also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. Service for Scottie will be held Saturday April 23, 2022, in Glennville. Inurnment will be in Glenville City Cemetery, Glennville, Georgia. To leave a personal condolence for his family, please visit www.

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John Charles Schaeffer

ROSENDALE—John Charles Schaeffer passed away on March 11, 2022, at home in Rosendale at age 61. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on June 30, 1960. John was a loving and sweet person with many friends, but he was highly introspective and probably was happiest being at home with his many hobbies and of course with his music, which was central and incredibly important in his life. He was adept and creative on guitar and had an extraordinary singing voice, effortlessly singing in Schaeffer tune and with passion. At last count he had written and recorded about 400 songs, primarily in the rock genre. John didn’t play live all that often but every occasion when he did was powerful and memorable. He was hoping to begin playing original music again with his eldest brothers when he took ill and lost his voice

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– a particularly tragic turn of events for him. Growing up with four older brothers imbued John with a keen sense of competition, and he did well in any sport or activity he got involved in. He excelled particularly in soccer and was chosen as an All-American in the sport in his senior year of high school. His skill with dribbling and his high speed made him a scoring threat at all times, and he was a star on the Rondout Valley High School team for years.

Working mostly at the family business, USHECO, John was known as a perfectionist and someone who could creatively find a way to get the most challenging job done.

He was a born tinkerer and would always be adding accessories to his four-wheeler, his bicycles, his drones and his air guns. He had many remote-controlled aircraft and could fly them with astounding skill. Ultimately, John was a spiritual person who believed in a higher power and took great solace in believing he would be reincarnated and have another turn of living on earth again. John was predeceased by his beloved mother, Ruth Schaeffer, in 1985 and his dear father, Bernarr Schaeffer, in 2021. He is survived by his four brothers, Bernarr Jr., James, Jay and Wayne, and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were March 17 at Fairview Cemetery in Stone Ridge.

Military honors will also be bestowed on Bernarr Schaeffer. John will be buried next to his mother and father. A celebration of John’s life, and the life of his father, Bernarr Schaeffer, was held at the American Legion Hall in Tillson following the burial. George J. Moylan Funeral Home, Rosendale, assisted the family with arrangements.

Mary L. Reynolds

HURLEY—Mary L. Reynolds passed away peacefully on March 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born in Middletown in 1933, the first daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Kuprych Monaco. Mary is survived by her beloved sister, Barbara Rosenhagen.

She married William Reynolds in 1951.

Together they raised their children, Thomas (Kathleen), Judith Isseks (the late Robert), Mary Beth Rubin (Hal), and Barbara Davenport (Douglas) in Hurley. Mary was a graduate of Middletown High School. She later returned to Reynolds college and achieved a master’s degree in library science. She had a passion for books and sharing them with her students in the Kingston City School District for over 30 years. Mary lived a long, productive life modeling the values of hard work, integrity and tenacity. She was a cherished grandmother to Whitney Reynolds, Taylor Reynolds, Abraham Isseks, Sophie Isseks Peterson, Richard Oakley, Jacquelyn Oakley, Trevor Davenport, Avery Davenport, Miranda Davenport and Kyle Davenport and great-grandmother of Anthony, Cameron, Candace, Samantha, Benjamin, Patrick, Kenneth and Callan. In retirement she assisted in cataloging artifacts for the Hurley Heritage Society. She was an active member of The Little Garden Club of Hurley as well as an Ulster County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener.

Mary was an avid reader of Agatha Christie and Jane Austen. She valued PBS programming and the commentary of National Public Radio News. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at St. Mary's Church, 166 Broadway, Kingston. Private interment will follow at Hurley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary's memory to WMHT, 4 Global View, Troy, NY 12180-8375, or Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 557, Stone Ridge, NY 12484

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Finding our way back to Tao Yin Yang Harmony Acupuncture, a center for multifaceted healing Chelsea Miller BSP Reporter

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cally and help them realize and acknowledge what they are feeling is real. Maybe that’s all they need, and the neck pain goes away once they learn to cry or laugh a little.”

Treatments range from acupuncture, massage and cupping. Jente mixes in a few herbal staples for things like high blood pressure, menopause, stress. “I try to empower the patient to take care of themselves,” he says.

“I’m there to teach and heal but also to guide you to take care of you. You are whole and perfect, and you are exactly where you need to be and accept that. We don’t like to accept what we are, what we are feeling, and the body reacts because the mind says you are not supposed to feel sad or mad.

“I used to be a big into health food and I had all these allergies, I realized food was not so much the issue as was the human spirit. When we are peaceful and content the food does what it should, but when we get caught up in emotions, problems happen. I really had to reassess, I don’t think it’s about the food all the time,” Jente says.

Much of Jente’s practice is exactly that practice, an active and continual returning to what Jente calls “the seeker’s heart.” Jente says, “In my practice I use exercise, stretching, breathing, meditation – whatever the patent loves. If they like to run, I encourage them to turn off the music and use the running as a meditation. When you are sick, you don’t realize you're sick because our mind is so busy. We accept that arthritis is part of life. No, not really. Genetics? Not as much as we are told to believe.

The human cell is energy, and if you can change your vibration you can see a huge difference in quality of life.”

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Nestled in the heart of Stone Ridge and helmed by Frederik Jente, Yin Yang Harmony Acupuncture is about much more than acupuncture. Jente brings a diverse range of healing modalities to the practice and works intimately with clients to address the root of their pain and guide them toward the Tao, and ultimately, freedom.

Jente grew up in Franklin Square, Long Island. His parents, who are from Germany, both owned health food stores, and Jente says that growing up he spent a lot of time on his bicycle, vacationing in the Catskills in a little cabin his parents owned and summering in Germany. Jente says, “I feel that inside, my mom always wanted me to be a healer. I think she wanted me to do things that she didn’t have the time for. I think unconsciously she nudged me in that direction to heal the family. Now my mom meditates with me, and she’s growing and expanding … it’s wonderful.”

After high school Jente hopped around colleges, picking up his bachelor's degree in biochemistry, a master’s degree in nutrition, and eventually earning his master’s in Chinese herbal medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. After the gray days of Seattle, it was time for a change, and Jente headed to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, where he had an uncle living. For the next two years he lived the island life. Says Jente, “They had never heard of acupuncture, and so I had to start that machine. My morning commute was on a ferry to St. John, and eventually I had a private practice on St. Thomas. I got to meet all the yogis and naturopaths working here, it was a great experience.” However, the larger world called to him, and after two years, he was ready to move on. “My father wasn’t well, and St. Thomas is 32 square miles … I felt like there were other things I wanted to do in the world.”

Jente headed back to the Northeast, but not before stopping in at the Ann Wigmore Institute in Puerto Rico for a 17 days detox. “It was very interesting,” says Jente.

“At Ann Wigmore you eat only live food, there are no refrigerators. You soak seeds, take the skin off of almonds so that they are easier to digest. It’s a lot of food prep – two to three hours a week. During the detox - any time you do something like a detox - you get a real sense of true self. You often go in not realizing why you are there.

Detoxing can be difficult, you have to handle and move through a lot of stuff, but you leave clear and refreshed.”

Jente continued on to New York City, where he completed a two-year fellowship at St. Vincent’s Hospital, specializing in treating pain conditions, post hip/knee replacement treatment for inflammation reduction and strokes.

In 2006, Jente and his then wife were looking to get out of the city. A friend recommended Oneonta, and Jente excitedly explored the possibility. Oneonta felt a little too far out, however, and he discovered New Paltz on a map. “New Paltz looked artsy and had this new avant-garde mayor,” says Jente, speaking of Jason West.

However, the real estate office in New Paltz happened to be closed the day they were hoping to look for a house, so Jente called another realtor, who was based in Stone Ridge, and three months later, Jente was officially a Stone Ridgian. He started working out of Kingston and settled into his new home, and five years later he opened up his practice, Yin Yang Harmony Acupuncture in Stone Ridge, where he offers acupuncture, herbalism and nutrition.

Jente says there is often so much more to the picture, however, and he aims to meet clients where they are and get to the heart of the matter, guiding them toward true health. He begins his work with each client by listening deeply. “First we listen,” says Jente. “What are they looking for? Most people just want to be heard. I treat my patents on a personal level. When they come in, they are not met with a receptionist or white coats, they see me, it’s homegrown. I try to create a space to share authenti-

tion class at Stone Ridge Healing Arts at 7 p.m. every Tuesday, where invites others with a seeker’s heart the opportunity to dive deep into healing right alongside him.

“Meditation is supposed to be every minute of your life, not just sitting there cross-legged,” says Jente. “We start with introducing ourselves and exploring the various reasons people think they are here. I ask clients to define meditation, define healing, to understand where they are coming from and what they are looking for …

I don’t want to impose an agenda. First, we move the body, get into our bodies – we’re in our minds 24 hours a day! We do this a lot of different ways such as tapping, arm rotations and stretching, and this gets us out the mind. We move into longer poses and focus on the breath, and now, now you are in your body. We begin to hold yoga-inspired poses and really breathe, allowing us to move into meditation because your body has created a vibration and now your mind has a chance of having a deep meditation.” All this tender work of surrendering is a gentle nudge to encourage clients to live in the Tao, the present moment.

“Most of us say time goes so fast because we’re not enjoying the moment we’re in,” says Jente. “Our mind is in yesterday or tomorrow, we’re not even aware of it until something inside us says something is not right. In essence, we are learning to slow down the mind to see the universe for what it is, not what we think it is, our preconception of what it is.”

Yin Yang Harmony Acupuncture is at 3642 Main St., Stone Ridge. To learn more, visit www.yinyangharmonyacupuncture.com/ or call 516-359-6342.

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Mary Frank exhibit at the Dorsky To the Editor: I wanted to say a bit about a fantastic exhibit, at the SUNY-New Paltz Dorsky Museum, of “The Work of Mary Frank.”

There is a documentary on YouTube, “The Visions of Mary Frank” by John Cohen, that gives you a wider sense of her career. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jBx8 2fIjYA&t=260s) Her sculpture and paintings are firmly rooted in Modernism but remain very personal, and her themes contain feminism, humanism and family, all focused by a beautiful shamanistic seeing.

I was moved by this exhibit and remember thinking, “Wow, this is what an artist can do.”

You should not miss this exhibit!

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Rondout Valley School District substitute rates raised for remainder of year To the Editor: I saw the article “Rondout Valley School District substitute rates raised for remainder of year” [page 6, Jan. 21 issue of the BlueStone Press]. The issue for the Rondout school official seems to be if their rates are in line with other area schools and if they can find a warm body to be a substitute as opposed to if the students are actually being taught by a qualified teacher.

Further, breaking down the day to seven hours, 10 minutes instead of eight hours is a further stretch to make the hourly rate look better. By the time a teacher leaves notes

for the regular teacher, turns them in, and gets past traffic and buses, I doubt any can leave their posts in seven hours and 10 minutes. The board also questions if raising the substitute hourly rate will help them to find more substitute teachers. What do you think?

Beverly Alfeld Formerly of Accord

Afghan Circle welcomes refugees To the Editor: As the Ukrainian crisis worsens, we at the Afghan Circle of the Hudson Valley hope that America opens its doors to this inevitable wave of new exiles, but also remembers to keep its promise to the Afghan refugees already on our shores. While the U.S. Army bases have been cleared of these refugees, thousands of them are now living in sub-standard housing, without jobs, money or the support of the immigration agencies that initially sponsored them. And as these “tempest tost”

families wander the country, seeking to quietly integrate here, thousands more will be coming in from overseas U.S. bases and foreign refugee camps, where many have already been processed and vetted. And promised. None of this is really anyone fault; that’s why it’s a crisis.

Our all-volunteer Circle is expecting an Afghan refugee family shortly, as this has been our focus and mission. We cannot overstate the degree of generous support, material, monetary and moral, that we have received from so many in the mid-Hudson community in just two months.

Churches, mosques, synagogues, community organizations, government departments and many local citizens have all reached out to www.afghancirclehudsonvalley. org in anticipation of welcoming, resettling and integrating these new immigrants here. To all of them, we give a heartfelt “thank you.” And to those from Ukraine who will soon be joining us, we can tell you that you couldn’t have landed in a better place.

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The favorite burner non-question Dear Wally: I have a favorite burner. And it’s the right rear one. – TJ Wally replies: First, TJ, I love this submission to my snarky advice column. You aren’t asking a question or seeking advice. This is good because I rarely have any useful answers or advice to offer anyway. You are simply stating a feathered workaday preference, which is fine, I suppose. In fact, it’s refreshing. It’s a relief that I don’t need to help you navigate the minefield relationship of your splenetic mother-in-law or stop you from impaling yourself on the tine of mediocrity.

I value that we have an open enough relationship that you feel comfortable sharing intimate aspects of your (cooking) life even if this closeness isn’t enough to share more than initials. But, whatever.

It got me thinking. What are Wally Nichols the little things that we choose, and the idiosyncrasies that, amidst the prosaic machinations of the day, whisper in our ears and tickle our fingers into action? The ones that inform the choice between this utensil or

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that utensil, or pursuing/selecting the things that make our lives a little more customized and, I’d argue, better? The ones that give agency to our sense of self determination …

You like the right rear burner. My right rear burner sucks. It has a tiny cook area. It manically leaps to full power or languishes in an unusable state of warmth regardless of the settings between the low and hi extremes. It’s fickle, obstinate, capricious. It’s hardest to access, and though I will offend plenty with this thought as it meets paper, setting a frying pan or pot out there in right field when one doesn’t have to is like fielding a baseball team with only one player – a right fielder who is either far too good, or far too bad, for the moment. This burner also has fossilized cheese under it that I can’t seem to break free. So, it’s also got a gross factor.

My right FRONT burner is so well-behaved and understands the nuance of graduation. I love it and favor it every time. Why is it better than the LEFT front? I have no idea and doubt if there is any perceptible distinction or measurable mechanical advantage. It functions exactly as designed. But I know I like the right front more than the left front, and that uppercuts all else.

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jet. It simply states in a zaftig font, Happy Holidays. The whole scene seems paused in perpetual yuletide hell, around which I have some maybe misplaced judgment. But to hold this mug’s convexity in the fleshy palm of one’s concave hand, even in summer, and to feel the accidentally perfect balance, and the stark contrast of vitreous alabaster against tar black coffee, is to love this simple mug. This is not a pleasure that money can buy, so to speak ($4 from Michaels, likely). This is same sense of satisfaction that some art and some music, also essentially free, deliver.

I find myself using the mug every possible time. I find myself lamenting its off-duty cycle in the dishwasher. I’m also absolutely convinced, in an unprovable way, that it keeps coffee hotter than any other vessel I have, and that’s a good thing for the short time coffee stays in any mug around me. But this mug has become a preference.

I have a favorite pair of underwear. And so do you, I’ll bet. They fit just right, they make any bad day a little better and any good day a little greater, right? When they come up in rotation, it’s a sublime, perfervid moment. They don’t bind or bunch. They don’t distract. They mind their own business while also minding mine. They wake up and start the day saying, ‘How can I make Wally’s life a little better?”

Hmmm.

Now THAT’S a good question for this advice columnist!

Happy cooking on that right rear burner, TJ! Fry yourself up a good life and share it with friends.

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Gander student Jackson Paley chosen to perform with the Woodstock Symphony Donna Cohn Viertel BSP staff writer In the fall of 2021 every high school in Ulster, Dutchess, Sullivan, Greene and Rockland counties were notified about the Woodstock Symphony Orchestra’s “Woodstock & Beyond” concerto competition, open to student musicians attending school in any of these counties. Interested young musicians were instructed to submit recordings to music director Jonathan Handman for consideration.

The winners chosen would be soloists with the Woodstock Symphony. Maestro Handman would listen to the performances and normally select two winners. However, this year, it was decided that there would be four young musicians who would perform.

For his audition, Jackson Paley of Kerhonkson decided on the 1st Movement of Clarinet Concerto No.3 by Carl Stamitz. “I chose it because I've already memorized it to play for a recital at Bard College as part of a music prep program I attend there on Saturdays. Since then, it's been one of my favorite pieces I've ever played, along with ‘The Mooche’ by Duke Ellington.”

The winners of the “Woodstock & Beyond” concerto competition and their chosen pieces to perform are Paley, clarinetist and sophomore at Rondout Valley High School; Joey Driscoll, violinist, senior at Onteora High School, Zigeunerweisen by Sarasate; Angela Ye, violinist, senior at Arlington High School, 1st movement of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto; and NJ O’Hearn, violinist and violist, senior at Arlington High School, with a violin classic, the 1st movement of the Mozart Violin Concert in A. “ It feels great,” said Paley on being chosen. “I'm still kind of shocked that I am getting to play with the WSO. I've heard them play before, and they're an incredible group!”

Clarinetist and sophomore at Rondout Valley High School, Jackson Paley of Kerhonkson will be performing Movement 1 of the Clarinet Concerto by Stamitz with the Woodstock Symphony Orchestra.

These amazing young musicians all began playing their instruments around the age of 8 or 9 years old. They have worked very hard since then, practicing, giving up time in front of the TV or computer because they loved playing their instruments. This hard work is beginning to pay off now, winning this competition. And this is just the beginning.

“I'm not sure when I realized it was going to be as big as it is now in my life,” said Paley of his devotion to music, “but I definitely leaned into it more starting in sixth grade.

I would say that I love it because it gives me a way to put whatever I'm feeling into music.” And clarinet isn't the only instrument he excels in. “I also play alto saxophone for my school jazz band, and tenor saxophone for the Hudson Valley Youth Jazz Orchestra, directed by Dan Shaut.”

So what’s his secret to get in the zone and block out the nerves?

“It's not that I don't get nervous before a performance, because I totally do, but I've learned to turn the nerves into a positive force. I just pay more attention to the excitement that goes with it.”

Paley has performed quite a bit to get in tune with his emotions. “My private teacher, Kay Sutka, has always encouraged me to put myself out there musically whenever I can, whether it's local talent shows, international competitions, and even casual duet concerts with her in her own backyard in Stone Ridge.”

His motivation to keep playing isn't for a specific goal, “but more of a constant desire to surround myself with music, whether I'm playing it or just listening to it.” Paley is candid in emphasizing how he feels. “Honestly, I'm still figuring out what I want to do with my life, I'm only 15! That being said, though, I definitely want it to be centered around music somehow, whatever that leads to.”

The Woodstock Symphony Orchestra will present the “Woodstock & Beyond” concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. For full bios on each musician, tickets and more information, call 845-679-6900 or visit woodstocksymphony.org

Students help district’s Strategic Plan take flight Rondout Valley High School students recently designed posters that incorporated the Rondout Valley School District's new vision, mission and values statements. The statements included, for the vision: “Our students will grow into critical thinkers and lifelong learners with integrity, confidence and compassion.” Mission: “To create an inclusive, welcoming educational community where all students can find their purpose and achieve their goals.”

Values: “diversity, kindness, creativity, and growth.”

Students in Jake Maloney’s Advanced Studio in Computer Art class were given artistic freedom to create their posters, keeping in mind the school’s branding efforts and the essence of the overall school community. The Strategic Planning Committee reviewed and voted for its favorite submission, which will be used in branding material throughout the school buildings in the coming months.

While each designer displayed an impressive creative ability to represent the District, grade12 student Eleanor “Ellie” Gonzales was chosen for designing the winning poster. At the Feb. 22 Board of Education meeting, RVHS Principal Jessica Torok, Maloney and the BOE members all expressed their appreciation to

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“None of this would be possible if it wasn’t for the continued support of our good neighbors and friends,” explained Janet Sutter, RVLC treasurer.

New members, men and women of all ages, are wanted and encouraged to join the Rondout Valley Lions Club, who help those in need, whether it is for sight, hearing, medical emergencies or any worthwhile cause. “We serve” is their motto, and this is what they do. For more information on being included in the club’s next meeting, contact Sutter at janet.sutter@aol.com.

Rondout Valley High School Marking Period 2

Patrick Davis, recipient of the 2021 Mary Lee Friend of Youth Award. Photo by Ashley Sweeney

2021 Mary Lee Friend of Youth Award Congratulations to Patrick Davis, the recipient of the 2021 Mary Lee Friend of Youth Award. Traditionally presented in December, Patrick received his award on March 7 at the Accord Fire House. Patrick was selected for his volunteer work, with the Accord Fire Department, escorting the Easter Bunny around town, and with the Recreation Department, helping with the Holiday Lights tour and Halloween events.

Ashley Sweeney, Rochester Recreation Department director, says of Patrick, “He's just a helpful kind of guy, and we know that whenever we need him he’s there with a smile on his face.”

Lions share their love of the environment and the community with Bags to Benches

Merit Roll Grade 9: Alexander Acocella, Ramona Andersen, Addyson Auchmoedy, Candace Browne, Grace Coonrod, Ethan Dean, Daniel DeLaura, Andrew Dingman, Nathanuel Favreau, Sophia Johnson, Joseph Lightstone, Brooke Long, Colby Merck, Tate Suszczynski, Jonathan Terwilliger, Isabel Tordonato, Alexeah Walsh, Chloe Warren and Abbigail Williams. Grade 10: Logan Bauer, Clifford Bush, Jonathan Chamberlain, Abigail Chorzempa, Aili Clark, Thomas Clark, Hannah Coddington, Richard Cross Jr, Jessica Daddio, Joseph Deyo, Peter Dymitryszyn, Kaitlynn Gratis, Brayden Hanigan, Jaiden Hasenflue, Kylie Ivan, Leon Kellerhouse, Jacqueline Kennedy, Ian LaPierre, Annika Mahany, Adriana Marano, Jared Secore, Harriett Seubert, Brayden Soura and Emil Weintraub. Grade 11: Lauryn Anson, Maria Ayala, Zachary Banks, Byron Bradley, Julian Browne, Makayla Chapman, Elise Dymond, Riley Dymond, McKenna Feinberg, Adrian Gonzalez, Connor Hamm, Ryan Hornbeck, Chase Kiszkiel, Alyssa Lopez, Madeleine Malak, Michael Markle, Lexi McConnell, Maya Montalvo, Hannah Read, Sarah Roosa, Laila Rotella, Jack Samko, Sierra Schwenker, Jessica Sedlak, John Shultis Jr, Connor Slinsky, Joshua VanLeuven and Michael Vanorden. Grade 12: Anthony Alaimo, Matthew Campbell Jr, Marc Cathcart Jr, Adam Chase Jr, Ethan Decker, Jonathan Deyo II, Una Flynn, Ethan Graham, Ayden Gray, Brandon Harned, Hannah Hunt, Olivia Jeter, Sophia Legnon‑Bozman, Liam Martin, Elsa McBride, Finn McColgan, Aidan McNally, Zackary Robbins, Kyle Schoonmaker and Timothy Traver.

Honor Roll Grade 9: Carlo Bueti, Kelly Casas, Julia Deyo, Ian Domitrovits, Violet Elder‑Rusciolelli, Ryan Gillis, Brian Henderson, Devin Jimenez, Logan Keller, Joleigh Kozack, Nathan Nilsen, Aidan Nolan, Miles Ouellette, Anthony Parisio, Flora Parker‑Myers, Justin Paterno, InJolina Secreto, Juliana Turner, Odin Vitek and Julissa Vizcaino.

Grade 10: Django Accardi, Sydney Allen, Michelle Avello, Jakob Baron, Hunter Bober, Zola Coughlin‑Ebert, Jill Creegan, Adeline Delessio, Rosendo Fontanez, Caylee Illa, Sumner King‑Barra, Giada Labate, Siddhartha Lama, Caleb Leahey, Justin Nazario, Erin Parete, Thom-

as Rearick, Hunter Ridgely, Gavin Rosa, Gabriel Schoonmaker, Sara Startup, Caleb Taszak, Caiden VanWagenen and Nadja Welden. Grade 11: Nicole Appollonia, Desirae Baumann, Jaiden Buffong, Freyja Cross, Lucas Dee, Alexander Driekonski, Matthew Dymond, Gabriella Ferri, Evan Fraser Jr, Gina Garofolo‑Goodman, Taras Henza, Angelia Humphreys, Noah Johnson, Andrew Kassian, Ella Kormondy, Veronica Kwiecinski, Landen Mesceda, Brady Morse, Abigail Naccarato, Miu Person, Makalah Quick, August Rubin, Liam Sell, John Soi and Skyler Van Kleeck. Grade 12: Stephen Barnum, Skylar Barringer, Daniel Birch, Alex Bollin, Olivia Bonelli, Elizabeth Buley, Carter Cafiero, Randy Collins, Aaron Coston, Anita Creegan, Rocco DeAveiro, Christian DeGrote, Nicole Ellsworth, Megan Ferris, Landen Frey, Michael Goodin, Jaylen Hunt, Ethan King, Hunter Lapp, Lucy Lugo, Shea Malenski, Juele Martinez, John Mehalak IV, Ella Meoli, Clara Muck Dietrich, Joshua Neumann, Lucas Ospina, Aydin Robinson, Korey Roeber, Lucas Roland, Shafil Sabbir, Cameron Sands, Jasper Schwartz, Taylor Steinhilber, Joleda Terwilliger, Angelina Turner, Colin VanWagenen and Jason Whittaker.

High Honor Roll Grade 9: Sophia Bollin, Rowan Boyd, Sophia Clark, Grace Curran, Danielle Driekonski, Addyson Eck, Kendell Erlwein, Freja Ermer, Stori Gallicchio, Vivian Gonzales, Nash Kennedy, Joana Koehler, Samuel Lever, Abigail McGuinness, Halle Meoli, Domenic Palazzolo, Clara Samko, Kenneth Schade , Lauren Schoonmaker, Joseph Soi, Gwenyth Tuscanes and Anna Weber. Grade 10: Merryn Arms, Shana Blandon, Christopher Cook, Victoria DeGraw, Amelia Dunphy, Trevor Gilliland, Chloe Goodin, Sadie Heagney, Sierra Hikade, Finnigan Kenney, Mica King, Luke Kotsides, Nicholas Laskowski, Jackson Paley, Ellis Picuri, Maceo Pileggi, Mackenzie Snair and Olivia Waruch. Grade 11: Menena Baron, Emily Bartolone, Brooke Bogart, Ryan Britt, Cadence Cardinale, Mackenzie Heyl, Holly Hrabovsky, Mackenzie Hubbard, Christopher Jordan, Christopher Kay, Nicholas Kay, Isabel Kinsella, Jake Lawlor, Joseph Messina, Isaac Millrood, Audric Mondini, Kayla Oakes, Alexandra Olivieri, Riley Owens, Matthew Peck, Seneca Pharmer, Marley Pileggi, Asher Rosen, Riley Schoonmaker, Aria Sickler Avery, Caitlyn Sindt, Alma Sutherland‑Roth, Abigail Tuttle, Reid Wogan and Nikolas Zocchi. Grade 12: Nickalos Campbell, Lindzy Carlson, Carmine Carlucci, Julia Caster, Laurel Cimino, Trey Cimino, Erin Culwell, Mia Day, Lauren Dunn, Magnolia Flamhaft, Stevie Gabler, Emma Gillis, Eleanor Gonzales, Daniel Harkin, Tye Keil, Ethan Koch, Gianna Koch, Christina LaFiandra, Ella Laskowski, Kya Lowery, Morgan Lydon, Emma Markle, Halyna Nalywayko, Heather Nazario, Sydney Nilsen, Braydon O'Connor, Eric Oakley, Colette Papin, Adrian Peck, Makayla Penny, Griffin Propeack, Stella Raponi, Oscar Resti, Katherine Reynolds, Naturi Romero, Sophia Schoonmaker, Silas Schwartz, Eliza Thurst, Lili Vitek, Katie Vizcaino, Kevin Walsh, Maximalian Welden, Ava Wells, Dalton Wells, Dior Williams, Nicholas Winne and Edwin Yang.

In February of 2020, to keep the environment clean, the Rondout Valley Lions Club teamed with Trex Inc. in the challenge of collecting 500 pounds or more of plastic every six months in exchange for one of Trex’s loveseat benches. Two benches are awarded per year. RVLC, who have been serving the Towns of Marbletown, Rochester, Rosendale and Wawarsing since Oct. 18, 1950, are hoping to raise enough plastic to provide each town with a bench for their community use.

Their latest donation of a bench, done late last month,

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Go to... bluestonepress.net Rondout Valley Lions Club members present loveseat bench to Town of Rosendale supervisor Jeanne Walsh.

Arts, culture & entertainment

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March 18, 2022

Tales from the overstory Visitors often point to the large catalpa tree in my front yard and offer some version of, “That’s a really old one!”

But mmm, no. It really isn’t. Trees grow at different rates, and the catalpa is a speedster. Plus, my former neighbor Helen said that when she was young, a man used to walk the road each spring selling catalpa seedlings. It’s probably no more than a hundred years old, which to me, is not impressive tree antiquity.

So what is? It’s trees at least as elderly as my 1840-something house – preferably more. In the early European settlement period, the area where I live was a nut-rich forest used as free-range winter forage for animals belonging to settlers of the fertile valley below. This helped it remain uncleared until finally deemed farmable in 1790. (Only because every scrap of bottomland had been claimed.) That’s when the old forest here started getting cut for building houses and barns, logged for firewood, and clearcut, clearcut, clearcut to make fields.

But the farming period didn’t last very long. And neither did the fields. Helen’s brother Harry used to cut hay on the few that still remain. Once, he paused his tractor in one of mine to point toward the small chunk of mountain visible through a powerline cut. “Used to be able to see the whole Ashokan reservoir from here,” he said.

Harry was the kind of person who knew where purple gentians grew, and the location of the very last trailing arbutus flower. How I wish I’d ever thought to ask if he

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knew about any really old trees.

The woods grew back abundantly, but it’s not like there aren’t big ones in them. They’re oaks, mostly, often found wedged against ledge or a stone wall. But how big is really ancient? There’s a long line of black oaks on my upper woodland’s southern boundary, all wide-crowned with a strand of barbed wire connecting them gut to gut. There’s a story here I’ve tried many times to decipher. Did the wire hold in livestock on this land or the neighbors’? When so many trees were leveled, why was this group allowed to stay? And could that mean they’re pre-settlement?

Enter the internet. As I recently discovered, it hosts an array of websites (including this one: https://www.cliftonparkopenspaces.org/treecalculator/) that offer a decent guesstimate of a tree’s age using easy circumference measurements. It entails a simple belt measurement about 54 inches above the ground, using a cloth tape or a metal retractible one, which is what I have. Metal tapes don’t lie flat, so my measurements are an inch or three off. But they gave me a ballpark idea.

And it wasn’t what I’d hoped: Most girths were in the 86 to 89 inch range, which puts date of saplinghood in the 1880s. William Howard Taft was president then, the website said, followed by Grover Cleveland. And what was happening on this property? The land was owned by a man named Philetus Hendricks. He’d purchased the large farm that once covered the crown of this hillside and split it into at least three chunks. A late 1800s census shows him living in my house, his landholdings at 60 acres. His farm income was listed at zero, which proved the obvious fact that this land offered only subsistence.

But the final oak in the row was larger: Its 101 inch

girth meant it sprouted around 1861. Abraham Lincoln had just become president. This land was still held by its first owners, the Van Demarks. And maybe this was the mother oak that seeded the others.

It was an encouraging find. I worked my way through other parts of the woods, measure-girdling tree after tree. That huge white pine? 137 years. The rough-barked red maple? 145. And then I found a white oak in the front woodlot, a specimen of a slow-growing variety I’d never before looked at twice. It’s next to another boundary wall, with twin trunks that might indicate an early injury that had made it regrow into two.

Its girth was so large, I had to enlist a helper. We measured below the splitting point, and 142 inches was what we got.

The online calculator said this: Estimated Age of Tree: 226 years old. This tree could have started growing in 1795. George Washington was President. Our flag had 15 stars, which included latest states Vermont and Kentucky.

The discovery was downright thrilling. White oaks can live more than 400 years, and it’s not a stretch to say that this one, with luck, may see at least a hundred more.

But the best part was finding a thriving, bud-tipped link to the chain of forest, to settlement, to field. It was here when the woods had started falling. And this may be a giant stretch, but the twin trunks could show it had been cut as well, but re-sprouted and resolutely re-grew.

I’m so glad that this tree managed to survive long enough to tell its tale. And that I found a way to hear it.

March Madness Let me start off by saying that I do not have $42 million to fill up my gas tank. Therefore, I have not been driving around to explore, clear my head, or sing at the top of my lungs as if I’m on stage. For those of you who did win the lotto and can afford gas, please email me about all the exciting things around town that I have missed. Thanks.

Remember that one day in between the ice storm and the snowstorm when it was warm and bright? Well, I took advantage of that one day to soak up the sun and walk merrily down Main Street, Rosendale. Now, anyone who knows Rosendale knows that you never know. You never know Around town what you will encounter and it is always an adventure. I love that about Rosendale. On this adventure, I stumbled upon a window art display. Or, what I like to call, a window of nightmares. I’m not sure whether I would classify this under bravery or stupidity, but very little scares me. However, I do not like many things.

While I appreciate the time, the effort, the skill and the vision it took for this artist to create this display, I personally have to file this under a big ‘Oh, hell no.’

Now, listen, please don’t send me hate mail if your opinion differs from mine. It is OK to have differences in opinion. In fact, I enjoy the differences in all of us.

However, it is not OK to send hate mail. First, I don’t care.

Second, save your paper and stamp because of No. 1. I actually love it when people are brilliantly creative. I especially love when there is a chance to showcase creativity.

This storefront gallery does just that. They provide these beautiful windows to local artists so that they can display

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Hello, Dolly!

their creations. I think every Main Street in every town should embrace this concept. If they did, I would have more to see, ponder, think and write about. These are the things that make me smile, laugh, giggle and get inspired.

Except for this day. This day … I did none of those things.

This day I stopped, stared, shuddered and walked away. I went back home, saged myself, and hoped on all that was holy that I was not possessed.

Granted, my mind tends to lean toward the dramatic, in case you haven’t noticed. I have an eclectic mind. Yes, I prefer eclectic over crazy. So, when given the opportunity, my eclectic mind goes far, deep and wide in order to visit all sides of the spectrum. Once visiting hours are over, my

mind’s voice starts to tell me a story. On the rare occasion, I scare myself. Usually, my mind chooses to make fun of things and laugh rather than scare the bejesus out of me.

The last time this happened, I went for a walk down the Cottekill Rail Trail on a dark and foggy morning.

Wait … perhaps I should stop walking! It seems to entice scary thoughts. And, isn’t it true that most dead bodies are found by joggers and walkers? Yea … I’m going to have to rethink my activities.

Anyway, I saw a creepy shadow in the distance and immediately started conjuring a murder mystery. I took a picture, too, just in case it was a ghost or I disappeared. I was trying to leave evidence. Anyway, nothing happened, and sometimes a vivid imagination is a curse.

Back to the story. Dolls. Dolls were on display. Not Raggedy Ann, not Barbie, not even Cabbage Patch dolls … which are creepy in their own right. These were demons on display. Now, I’m not entirely sure when dolls became creepy to me. Maybe it’s the dead eyes … the menacing grins … the appendages … Maybe it’s all the horror movies that sent me over the edge. Or maybe that they just look too … human. I’m really not sure. My apologies to the artist. I don’t mean to offend, I just hate dolls, and, well, the written word is my art, so to each their own.

I am happy to announce that when I recently drove by and looked at the window display, the dolls were gone.

I’m not sure if I wanted to torture myself and succumb to the madness or if I was hoping that they were gone.

But they were gone. Someone put the dolls to sleep and replaced them with quirky and fun scary paintings. Which is weird, right? If you take scary things and make them quirky and fun, the world becomes a safer place.

Now, I’m off to therapy to discuss my madness. Enjoy the rest of March.

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Great food and beer, roughly cut In its most recent iteration, Rough Cut Brewing has innovated and remodeled to meet the community needs (they are hugely popular and growing more so every day) while still remaining true to the brewing mission.

With a new-ish outdoor beer garden (fast-tracked for life in a pandemic) and a brand new, open-space, modern dining room next to the original bar, Rough Cut is well positioned to receive and serve more people comfortably. The fresh new rough-cut hemlock siding we see driving by represents the aesthetic that’s been 16 years in the making: unpretentious, clean, modern, at Wally Nichols ease with the environment and built to last. In this and many other ways, it feels like Rough Cut is hitting stride while pacing for duration. (Noted: Head brewer and co-owner Kayne Konecny did all of the renovations. If a pale ale shows up down the line called “Vertical Hemlock Siding” or “HammerSchwiiiiing.” you’ll know why!)

There has been an ownership shift with the onboarding of partners Hans Fetscerin (business and operations) and Jeff Rossi (marketing and community integration). Behind the bar and in charge of the brewing, Kayne is following his heart and creating delicious, innovative and intriguingly flavored (and named) libations around which the brewery/restaurant operations move.

All the principals have settled into their roles with a symbiosis that allows for nurturing their skills and finding their grooves.

In the competent and enthusiastic hands of chef Analysse Meyer, some very interesting options are arriving à table.

The new flavor-based fusion menu was designed by renowned chef (Brooklyn based) Daniel Riviera and has since been tweaked for country living.

Their runaway favorite is the Oklahoma Onion Smash Burger ($16), which is a double patty smashed with onions, topped with American cheese and house sauce, served with fries and a pickled medley. (GF bun is also available.) Even as an expected item on a brewery menu, this creation abounds with flavor and character.

For comfort food elegance, and familiarity, the stovetop style Mac and Cheese ($12) comes with Vermont cheddar and herbed bread crumbs. This, with a fresh pale ale, is the perfect raw, late winter, one-two punch.

Other compelling and off-road entrees include the pork

Put a fork in it

Horoscopes The planetary picture continues to become tighter with the passage of time. Venus, Jupiter and Neptune are in Pisces, and both Mercury and the Sun are also in the same solar house of Pisces while taking a baby step, on the cusp, into the house of Aries. Saturn and Mars are conjunct in Aquarius, Pluto remains in Capricorn, and Aquarius continues in the sign of Taurus. Thus, the formation remains tight, and Russia remains the aggressor in the Ukraine. This month the new Moon on the 1st falls in the sign of Aries – ruled by Mars, the God of War - or aggressive action in ancient times. Personally, we may not be at war, but we are sure to find ourselves dealing with more aggressive behavior.

ARIES: 3/21 to 4/19: Mars, your ruling planet, is conjunct Saturn in your 11th solar house of money from career. Again, you seem to be very busy – but slow to be paid for your services. Fortunately, this will soon end with the new Moon in Aries and income will match your workload. In fact, as you go forward, you will become more aggressive.

Jesse Greenbaum Cummings

Rough Cut Brewing Location: 5945 Route 44/55, Kerhonkson Contact: Roughcutbrewing.com 845-626-9838 Open: 4:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday-Monday Style: New rustic

belly Chircharron ($18) (pan-fried, served with smoked kidney bean and avocado salsa) and the Fish Tacos ($14), which feature hand-pressed masa tortilla, fried cod, citrus slaw, radish and lime. They are served absent any presentation pretense, which is to say, intentionally Mexican street style.

There are a few salad options including the Egg Roll Salad ($12) featuring cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, ginger, water chestnuts and a sweet-and-spicy vinaigrette.

The fries are plentiful and outstanding. They come with a flight of dipping sauces if one dares to move beyond catsup. I’ve been conducting a quiet and unscientific study of fries in the area over the years. These belong in the top 5, I’m happy to report.

The menu is still evolving and will be seasonally changed/inspired, with some favorites sticking around regardless of the weather.

I’ve known owner/cofounder Jesse Greenbaum Cummings a long time and watched him wear the various hats

an owner must wear. From front of the house to behind the bar to administrative to kitchen to property management, he’s done it all. In earlier days, before a decisive shift to focusing on brewing, it always seemed to me a daunting task for him and chef/co-owner/brother Bart to manage it all. (Bart has since moved on to a new culinary chapter in a different part of the country.) Yet Jesse managed (and manages) it. And, from my vantage point, it looks like he’s actually having fun!

With age comes wisdom and self-awareness. One also gets to step aside (when fortunate enough) from the nonurgent stressors, realizing that life is too short to not enjoy it as much as possible.

Having run all aforementioned aspects of a restaurant except actually being the chef, Jesse has moved from the front of the house where the community has most often seen him for all these years, to kitchen operations where he feels most at home and where his well-honed efficiency skills can be best utilized. Orchestrating the symphony that is a working commercial kitchen on its way to scaling up even more is no small task.

I ask about this role, which he describes in well-known professional terms as an expediter, a role of “project managing” wherein meal orders, staffing, timing, resources and delivery are handled and kept on point by a single person who has the ability, experience and agency to seriously multitask and make it all work.

There is joy in this role because the end product (a happy customer) can happen when the team supporting this intention has direction and focus. The inner workings of a commercial kitchen baffle and intimidate me as much as they intrigue me. So, I’m curious to know how anyone would chose to roll up their sleeves and manage it. But Jesse loves it. He’s also very good at it. And for a self-proclaimed sometimes grouch ( I don’t agree), it’s nice, below the current hat he wears, which contains the impressive array of experience’s gray dreads, to see, dare I say, a smile …

One super nice thing about Rough Cut, and its operational mission, is that they foster community. Joint ventures with local producers (Damn Good Honey is found on their Seared Queso Blanco with dates and rosemary), and a sense of solidarity with other great local operations (Arrowwood Farms, Westwind Orchard), says we are all here together, looking out for each other, helping each other and supporting each other.

This, I’d posit, is one of the best things about this area.

Bonus if it comes with fantastic beer and food.

to find alternatives to your present career. An active search looks to add more creativity to your present work.

with the status of their education at present as well as their health. See that they get plenty of fresh air and sociability.

CANCER: 6/21 to 7/20: The new Moon on the 1st in the sign of Aries is conjunct the Sun and Mercury on the cusp of the 10th solar house of career. It is also conjunct Venus, Jupiter and Neptune in your 9th. This results in the possibility of taking a course of study that will allow further career advancement or a more creative type of work.

SAGITTARIUS: 11/23 to 12/21: Jupiter, your ruling planet, is positioned with the fiveplanet stellium in your 4th solar house of home and family. Perhaps the weather or health reasons have kept you and your family confined at present. The best solution would be to keep the library books coming, along with home study.

Your Zodiac Joanne Ferdman

LEO: 7/21 to 8/22: The Sun, your ruling planet, is positioned with Mercury on the cusp of the 9th solar house. The two are also conjunct Venus, Jupiter and Neptune in the 8th house where change can take place. You’re feeling a great deal of stress regarding your career and thinking about a course or two to increase your marketability.

VIRGO: 8/23 to 9/22: Mercury, your ruling planet, is positioned with the Sun on the cusp of your 8th solar house where change can take place – It is also conjunct Venus, Jupiter and Neptune in the 7th solar house of partnership. It’s possible you’re thinking about change in that area. Either to marry or divorce – health may be involved.

CAPRICORN: 12/22 to 1/20: Saturn, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 2nd solar house of money – together with Mars. The stellium of planets in your 3rd house of communication reminds you that it’s time to stop and refresh your education. Brush up on certain facets of your work so that you keep pace with the latest information.

AQUARIUS: 1/21 to 2/19: Uranus, your ruling planet, continues in your 4th solar house of home and family.

With Mars and Saturn in the 1st and the stellium in the 2nd, it would be beneficial to expand your field of interest so that you will have a wider sphere from which to choose your primary interest.

TAURUS: 4/20 to 5/20: Venus, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 11th solar house of money from career.

Both Jupiter and Venus bring positive news – in this case, regarding income. At the same time, your career sector shows activity that will also be helpful. However, you may experience a minor change at the time of the new Moon.

LIBRA: 9/23 to 10/22: Venus, your ruling planet, is positioned with the stellium now positioned in the 6th solar house of health and daily work. Small details seem to bother your daily activities – whether by your children or the details of your work. Fortunately, as you reach for increased social activities, you will begin to feel better.

PISCES: 2/20 to 3/20: Neptune, your ruling planet continues to be positioned in your 1st solar house of personality together with the Sun and three planets, the stellium. This results in a feeling of “hopeless overwhelm” in which you’re not sure where to turn to receive satisfaction. First one way – then another. Remain true to yourself!!

GEMINI: 5/21 to 6/20: Mercury, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 10th solar house conjunct the Sun on the cusp of the 11th – they are also conjunct Venus, Jupiter and Neptune. You’re looking to increase income as well as

SCORPIO: 10/23 to 11/22: Pluto is positioned in your 3rd solar house while both Mars and Saturn are in the 4th of home and family. However, with the focus of your energy on your children, you are sure to be concerned

Joanne is available for private/personized consultations at 561-744-9962. Treat yourself – learn what to expect from the current transits and receive an overview of your longterm goals.

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FOR THE FAMILY Havdalah and Purim with the Kerhonkson Synagogue via Zoom and in person Enjoy a Havdalah service and Purim celebration, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Kopp Jewish Center at the Kerhonkson Synagogue, 26 Minnewaska Trail, Kerhonkson or via Zoom.

As The Jerusalem Post writer Steward Weiss put it, “After Shabbat ends each week, ironically at the Havdalah ceremony, we recite the famous verse of the megillah [read on the holiday of Purim], ‘And the Jews had light and gladness, joy and honor.’ To accomplish that blessing, what we need to have is, not Havdalah, separation [as the word defines], but Ahdut, unity.” Reb Sally will be leading the group in a “Fiddler on the Roof”-themed musical megillah reading. Costumes are encouraged! And what is a Purim party without hamantaschen. Bring some to share, along with a beverage of choice.

Coffee will be provided. When attending in person, be vaxed and masked. Visit kerhonksonsynagogue.org for more information or call 845-626-7260 (may take up to a week to reply by phone).

Stone Ridge Library Knitting Group The Stone Ridge Library Knitters meet 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays in the activity room, at Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge, with the next upcoming gatherings on March 19 and 26. All ages and experience levels can join, and dropin knitters are also welcome. Bring your own supplies, do as much as wanted, and ask for help or advice if needed. Donations of yarn to the library get made into items for sale at the Library Fair and during the winter holidays for the benefit of the library. Some group members also knit things for local hospitals or for U.S. troops. For more information, visit stoneridgelibrary.org or call 845-6877023.

Quilt group Zoom meetings At 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month, with the next meeting on March 19, the Wiltwyck Quilt Guild comes together to share their work, learn a new skill and meet new friends. The guild, which normally meets at Grace Church in Lake Katrine, is currently holding meetings via Zoom. Members are always wanted and welcomed to join the projects benefiting the community. For more information, contact Guild secretary Mary Tyler of Rosendale at marycodytyler@yahoo.com.

Mindful Mondays with Aimee Trumbore Join the community, 2 p.m. Mondays, March 21 and 28, via Zoom or in person, at the Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge, to develop awareness, cultivate more presence, and strengthen the ability to bring mindfulness into day-to-day life. These weekly drop-in sessions will include a short talk on the topic of the week, guided meditation, and opportunity for discussion. All levels of practitioners are welcome, no previous experience required. Mindful Mondays are led by Aimee Trumbore, certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher.

For more information and registration, visit stoneridgelibrary.org or call 845687-7023.

Writers group with Cathy Arra Two separate writers groups meet 4:30-6:30 p.m. on alternate Mondays at the Stone Ridge Library in the activity room, 3700

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Artist and curator Sage Dawson

W.I.N.G.S., Women Invent New Gallery Space In 2024, WSW will celebrate half a century of service to artists, offering a tremendous opportunity to share their extraordinary history.

The WSW Library is home to a wide range of archival materials that trace the history and mission of the organization, this program series aims to reveal and interpret the experimental, enduring, and trailblazing history of WSW and the many artists who have worked there. Co-organized by Faythe Levine and Erin Zona, this presentation series highlights special Lukas collections from WSW’s Library as catalysts for conversation.

Founded in 1978, W.I.N.G.S was an umbrella program for a wide range of imaginative and experimental exhibitions and events that went through the early 1980s. The program was designed to employ women artists to make work that was featured in nontraditional gallery spaces throughout Ulster County.

For this virtual program, 7 p.m.

Main St., Stone Ridge, with a maximum of 10 participants in each group. The program is designed for those who are actively writing and publishing work and who want to participate in a structured, critical feedback process. Cathy Arra, a poet, writer and former teacher of English and writing in the Rondout Valley School District, facilitates the groups. The next meeting is for Group 1,

Imin Yeh is an interdisciplinary and project-based artist working in sculpture, installation and participatory events.

Thursday, March 24, WSW will talk with four panelists who have cultivated contemporary exhibition spaces in unexpected and unusual spaces around the country.

The panelist include Sage Dawson (STNDRD, a public art project examining the power and potential of flags); Alex Lukas (CA53776V2. gallery, an experimental exhibition platform on the dashboard of a 2007 Ford Ranger); Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo (The Nook Gallery, 2015-2020, an intimate gallery space located in a built-in seating nook in their kitchen); and Imin Yeh (The Dreamcabin, a 1-12 scale miniature house and exhibition space).

March 21, and Group 2 meets on March 28. Email carra22@aol.com.

Mahjong, Tuesdays and Fridays at Stone Ridge Library The Stone Ridge Library hosts ongoing weekly mahjong at 10 a.m. Friday mornings (March 25 and April 1), plus a beginner’s group, 10 a.m.

Tuesdays (March 22 and 29), in the activity room of the library, 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge. New members are welcome.

No registration required. Just walk in.

For more information, call 845-687-7023 or visit stoneridgelibrary.org.

Basics for Beginners Yoga in Stone Ridge Whole Sky Yoga, at 3588 Main St., Stone Ridge, presents Basics for Beginners, an in-person yoga program, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 22 and 29. For more information, visit wholeskyyoga.com or call 845-706-3668.

Rosendale Seniors next meeting and upcoming trips The Town of Rosendale Seniors meetings are held at 1 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 Route 32, Rosendale, with the next meeting on March 23. Upcoming trips for next year include Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in New Jersey on March 22 for dinner and show to see “Sherlock Holmes Returns.” Cost is $78 per person. And a trip to Myrtle Beach is planned for Sept. 11-17. For more information, call Chickie at 845-658-2414 or Hal at 845-658-9020.

All-ages Chess Hour at the Rosendale Library Every Thursday, 4-5 p.m., March 24 and 31, enjoy playing chess, all ages, all levels, at the Rosendale Library, 264 Main St., Rosendale. For more information, call 845-658-9013 or visit rosendalelibrary.org.

Poetry with Rosemary Dean Join the community via Zoom, 1:30-3 p.m. every other Thursday, with the next meeting on March 31. This program is presented by the Stone Ridge Library. Contact Rosemary Dean at rmdeen@gmail.com to join the group.

‘Let It Shine,’ tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr rescheduled for Saturday, April 2 A living history tribute celebrating the greatness of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, “Let It Shine” has been rescheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale. The program, sponsored by The Williams Lake Project will conclude with a screening of “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” an intimate account of legendary U.S. Representative John Lewis’ life, legacy, and more than 60 years of extraordinary activism, at 4 p.m. Reservations are strongly suggested. Admission is by donation. For more information, visit rosendaletheatre.org or call 845658-8989.

Rondout Valley Lions Club New members, men and women of all ages, are wanted and encouraged to join the Rondout Valley Lions Club, serving the towns of Marbletown, Rochester and Rosendale since Oct. 18, 1950. During this time, they have helped those in need, whether it is for sight, hearing, medical emergencies or any worthwhile cause. “We serve” is their motto, and this is what they do.

For more information on being included in the club’s next meeting, contact Janet Sutter at janet.sutter@aol.com.

Marbletown Seniors trips A trip is planned for the Marbletown Seniors on April 12 to go to Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, Connecticut, to see comedian/ singer Mark Verselli. Cost of the trip is $54, with family-style meal included. Bus leaves at 8:15 a.m. On May 10 is the trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, New Jersey, for the comedy “I left

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Events continued from page 20 my dignity in my other purse,” featuring Joyce DeWitt from the TV sitcom “Three’s Company.” Cost of $78 includes lunch with choices from menu. Bus takes off at 9 a.m. The “Ride the Rails” fourday, three-night trip to West Virginia is Monday-Thursday, June 6-9, and includes Cass Scenic Railroad, Black Water Falls State Park with a spectacular waterfall, Seneca Caverns and more. Cost of $680 for a double room or $879 for a single includes three breakfasts, one lunch and three dinners. All trips leave from Marbletown Reformed Church, 3750 Main St./Route 209, Stone Ridge, across from the post office. For more information, call Sharon Letus, trip chairperson, at 845-687-9162.

Little Ones Learning Center’s story time The Little Ones Learning Center is a free early-literacy program held in the space rented from the Rochester Reformed Church, at 5142 Route 209, Accord. Story times are held virtually, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, on Little Ones Facebook page, and in person, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturdays, at the church. Book borrowing is available 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and on Saturdays following story time.

Cancellations or changes will always be posted on their Facebook page. Give them a “like” to stay informed about new stories, changes in programming, and special events. For more information, call Mary Lee, treasurer, Little Ones Learning Center, at 845-626-7249, and visit thedenofmarbletown.com.

Got gardening questions? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County Volunteer Master Gardeners of Stone Ridge will help home gardeners prepare for the growing season through their Horticulture Hotline, 9 a.m.-noon, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through October, at 845-340-DIRT (3478).

ARTS, MUSIC, BODY & MIND Northern European Art Lectures by High Falls’ Sevan Melikyan: a visit to Amsterdam Sevan Melikyan, owner and operator of Wired Gallery in High Falls, takes viewers on a pre-trip journey to Belgium and the Netherlands to enhance understanding of the artworks, 11 a.m.

Tuesdays, through April 12, with the next 60-90-minute lecture on Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum on March 29. Melikyan, docent, museum guide and transcendent storyteller, will explore the works, lives, the historical setting, the techniques and the muses of the great masters of art. Cost is $15 per session. For more information and registration, contact Joan Hill, director of Artful Journeys LLC, at info@artfuljourneysllc.com or at 508-225-7907.

‘The Expressive Figure’ online course with Kerhonkson’s Keith Gunderson This workshop will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, March 23 and 30, and April 6. The two-hour Zoom session coaches the figure drawing enthusiast past the challenges of technique and finding one’s artistic voice, starting with drawing from the model in a variety of poses and then through a series of illustrated lectures and top-down video demonstrations. Each class features a video sketch of a figurative artist, work or trend that has impacted the artistic evolution of figure drawing. Homework helps the student to integrate the lessons into their practice and thus all are encouraged to submit work for the critique at the end of each class. Deadline for registration is 7 p.m. on the day before the first class. Any registrations received after 7 p.m. the night before the first class of the session will receive the prerecorded video of the first class (or classes missed if session has already begun. For more information, visit woodstockschoolofarts.org.

Learn effortless mindfulness with Stone Ridge’s Loch Kelly via Zoom Stone Ridge’s Loch Kelly, author of “The Way of Effortless Mindfulness,” presents his class, sponsored by Holistic Health Community of Stone Ridge, 7-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 29, on Zoom. The program is an advanced yet simple form of mindfulness that combines meditation, neuroscience and psychology. Kelly, a licensed psychotherapist with a master’s degree in divinity, graduated from Co-

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All ages are welcome to tap a sugar maple tree, taste the syrup and hike the trails at the Ashokan Center’s Maple Fest.

Ashokan Center's Maple Fest Learn to identify and tap a sugar maple tree, taste delicious maple syrup, and explore the beautiful Ashokan Center trails with friends and family, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27, at the Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge.

Admission – $15 for adults, 7.50 for kids 5-12, and free for children under 5 – includes a pancake breakfast with glutenfree and vegan options available; guided hikes to the sugar shack; cozy outdoor campfires; blacksmithing demonstrations ($7 to make a take-home project); and live music by Alan Palmer (both days), Two for

the Road (Saturday) and Strawberry Hill Fiddlers (Sunday).

This event may sell out, so buy tickets in advance and carpool if possible. All ages welcome.

All activities are scheduled outdoors except for blacksmithing. Help safely gather as a community by practicing social distancing and wearing face coverings when near others. BYO blanket and lawn chairs, and dress for the weather. No dogs or pets of any kind are allowed on site.

For more information, visit ashokancenter.org or call 845-657-8333.

High Falls artist Bobbi Esmark among artists featured in ‘Forged in Ink’ exhibit The Olive Free Library Association presents the exhibition “Forged in Ink: A Community of Printmakers” highlighting the works of eight local artists who have dedicated a great amount of their creative time to printmaking. The show, curated by Maxine Davidowitz and Susanna Ronner, will run from March 19-May 7, with an opening reception 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan.

“Printmakers are lucky,” said Davidowitz. “Most artists work solo in their studios, but printmakers often share a studio space, laying fertile ground for a camaraderie to develop that is like no other. Deep bonds may form as the artists exchange ideas and support each other, both in their work and in their lives.” The Woodstock School of Art’s printmaking facility, beautifully renovated in 2016, has become just such a refuge and source of inspiration for a group of artists who have honed their printmaking skills under the guidance of Olivebridge’s own Kate McGloughlin.

“The relationship of these artists was forged through inspiration, collaboration and mentorship of Kate McGloughlin in her classes,” said Esmark.

Here, some of this group – including

Virtual Holistic Healthcare Week Holistic Health Community of Stone Ridge will offer its Virtual Holistic Healthcare Week, Monday-Friday, March 21-25, via Zoom. Practitioners offering their services include Amy Tripi with shamanic Reiki; Cornelia Wathen, Emotion Code: releasing trapped emotions from past trauma; Donna Nisha Cohen, spiritual counseling; George Jacobs, PsychSpiritual counseling and coaching; Jadina Lilien, systemic constellations; Karin Reynolds,

Little Ones Learning Center, at the Rochester Reformed Church, 5142 Route 209, Accord, will host their Chili Takeout Fundraiser, 3-5 p.m. Saturday, March 26.

The chili will be prepared by renowned local chef John Novi. The menu consists of a 16-ounce container of meat or vegetarian chili, cornbread and dessert for $12.

Prepaid reservations are required by Sunday, March 20 by contacting Mary Lee at 845-626-7249 or marylee2440@gmail. com. Arrangements for the pickup of tickets will be made at the time of reservations.

The Little Ones Learning Center provides early literacy programs and activities for children from ages 0 to 6. Presently LOLC is offering a virtual story time, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, and is open for book borrowing, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. Plans are being made to return to in- person story times in April. Check the Little Ones Learning Center Facebook page for more information.

“Fast-forward,” shows how successful aging is possible.

Celebrating Aging, Filmmaker Series presents ‘Fast-Forward’

their mentor – exhibit their works, ranging from monotype to collagraph and mixed media. Included are the works on paper Davidowitz, Esmark, McGloughlin, Ronner, Joan Ffolliott, Eileen Power, Muriel Stallworth and Claudia Waruch. For more information, visit olivefreelibrary.org or call 845-657-2482.

This award-winning documentary asks, “If you could see 30 years into the future, would you change anything?” The film follows four millennials and their parents through a life-altering bootcamp experience at MIT’s AgeLab as they learn the secret to aging well, together. Supported by expert commentary, participants gain new perspectives on how simple changes in their mindset and behaviors can provide more control over the aging experience. The event, 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale, includes a post-screening discussion with director/producer Michael Eric Hurtig. Admission is by donation.

Reservations and seat selection are available online and at the box office, which opens 45 minutes before showtime. Proof of vaccination required for entry. Masks must be worn inside unless eating/drinking at seat. For more info, visit rosendaletheatre.org or call 845-658-8989.

life coaching; Kris Journey, astrology consultations; Lauren Schaub Mokino, Brennan Healing Science; Lightfield session; Rob Norris, reconnective healing; Sharon Lococo, consciousness shifting; Suzanne Botigliero, chakra clearings; Vicki Kramer Nathan, resilience and wellness coaching; and Wendy Wolosoff-Hayes, Spacious Heart guidance. Other free holistic opportunities include Bobbi Esmark, free qigong classes; Circle of Friends of the Dying, Death Cafes; Shivram in Hawaii, Yoga Nidra; Therese Bimka, daily community meditations; Barbara Bash, Strengthening of the Heart; and Bash and Betts, practicing nonviolent communications.

All sessions must be booked online.

Patients should make an appointment for one session only so the maximum number of people may benefit. To make an appointment, go to http://hhcny.simplybook.me.

Once the appointment is made, all information will be sent to the practitioner, and then they will contact each patient. The Holistic Health Community Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, charitable corporation. Visit their website to donate and for more information about the Holistic Health Community, its practitioners, and the modalities offered at holistichealthcommunity.org or call 845-867-7008.

Bobbi Esmark of High Falls, “Confession,” monotype/mixed media, 15.75" x 13.5"

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Events continued from page 21 lumbia University and received a fellowship to study in Sri Lanka and India. He has collaborated with neuroscientists at Yale, UPenn and NYU in the study of how awareness training can enhance compassion and well-being. Meeting ID for Zoom is 336 700 5546 and passcode is holistic. For more information, call 845867-7008, visit holistichealthcommunity. org or lochkelly.org.

‘The Pre-Raphaelites and Marie Spartali Stillman’ with Rena Tobey, a Zoom event Rebelling against an art world that evaluated quality based on conventional techniques established in the Renaissance and spurred by cultural critic John Ruskin, these young British artists, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (PRBs) sought a return to more “natural” expression. Come learn how these artists told stories through their art, both literary and about their contemporary world, at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21, via Zoom.

See also how one woman, Marie Spartali Stillman, established herself, working both within the group and through her own voice. Stepping into the public sphere of business, marketing, and shaping taste, Spartali Stillman had to carefully navigate her conventional world to ultimately achieve success. Rena Tobey has taught art history at NYU's School for Professional Studies and Southern Connecticut State University. Her greatest passion is making art accessible, invigorating, insightful and fun. Registration is required. For more information, visit stoneridgelibrary.org or contact programs manager Sarah Robertson at 845-687-7023, ext. 8.

The Worst Person in the World, ‘Verdens verste menneske’ This film, to be shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, March 18-20, and 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 23, at the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale, chronicles four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is. “The Worst Person in the World” is a 2021 Norwegian dark romantic comedy-drama film directed by Joachim Trier, written by Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier. It stars Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie and Herbert Nordrum. For more information, visit rosendaletheatre. org or call 845-658-8989.

SpringWell! Free community wellness event The YWCA of Ulster County and Stone Ridge’s Holistic Health Community present this free community wellness event, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at YWCA, 209 Clinton Ave., Kingston, with free group wellness classes and free private holistic healthcare sessions. All are welcome. Visit ywcakingston.simplybook. me to register and for more information.

Seasoned Gives Second Annual Women’s Hope & Healing Event In support of one of their new partners in the Holistic Health Community Outreach Program, Seasoned Gives presents the Second Annual Women's Hope & Healing Event, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Seasoned Evolution Center, 1 Lohmaier Lane, Lake Katrine. Help build community amongst women with live performers and speakers, Perla Ayora, Radio Kingston; Dr. Eve Walter, vice chair, Ulster County Legislature; Satara Brown, director, Rebuilding Our Community; and Michelle Hinchey, New York state senator. For more information, call 845-802-3317 or visit seasonedgives.org.

MaMA Sunday Gatherings continues virtually Marbletown Multi-Arts of Stone Ridge’s Sunday Gatherings provide meditation on various spiritual matters and issues, and continue virtually via Zoom, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each Sunday, with upcoming sessions on March 20 and 27. Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, visit cometomama.org or call 845-853-5154.

Hike around Lake Minnewaska and along Beacon Hill at Minnewaska Join Laura Conner, environmental educator, and Diana Beckenhaupt, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps educator, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 20, for a 3-mile hike along the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, Beacon Hill Footpath and Beacon Hill Carriage Road. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center, 5281 Route 44/55, Kerhonkson. Preregistration is required by calling the Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.

Mary McLeod Bethune, Eleanor Roosevelt and others at the opening of Midway Hall, one of the two residence halls built by the Public Buildings Administration, May 1943

In celebration of Women's History Month, the RTC presents ‘After the Vote’ As part of their Filmmakers Series, the Rosendale Theatre will introduce filmmaker Dawn Scibilia, who will present clips from her upcoming documentary, “After the Vote.” The presentation in honor of Women’s History Month will be held, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale.

The soon-to-be-completed film is based on the highly acclaimed book “After the Vote” (Oxford, 2019) by the late historian Elisabeth Israels Perry. In it, Perry describes the organization and activism of early NY feminists, many of whom were appointed to positions of influence in the Fiorello Laguardia administration, and their success in bringing down the corrupt practices of Tammany Hall. Scibilia, who assisted Perry with research for the book and interviewed her and many other

historians and activists for the film, will be at the theater to talk about the filmmaking process and answer questions.

Scibilia’s debut documentary, “HOME,” won an Emmy Award for Best Writing and two Emmy Award nominations for Best Documentary and Best Photography.

Dawn is a native New Yorker and graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

The Rosendale Theatre's Filmmaker's Series, generously funded by the J.M. McDonald Foundation, provides audiences with an insider’s view of the works presented.

Admission to the program is $10, $6 for members. The Rosendale Theatre requires proof of vaccination for entry. Masks must be worn inside unless eating/drinking at a seat. For more information, visit rosendaletheatre.org or call 845-658-8989.

Making sense of menopause with Susan Willson “Nature did not create us to unravel and diminish in the prime of our lives,” said Susan Willson. With “Making Sense of Menopause,” her new book, this renowned women’s health practitioner offers a powerful guide to experiencing perimenopause and menopause as a natural gateway into the next vital, exciting and meaningful phase of life. Experience an evening of information via Zoom, 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 31, as Willson discusses menopause as metamorphosis and offers practical guidance for self-care including sleep, nutrition, stress management and exercise, and sets aside plenty of time for questions.

Willson is a Yale-educated certified nurse midwife. She also holds degrees in psychology and English from Emory University. Once she understood how much of life trajectory is influenced in the womb

Susan Willson, certified nurse midwife and author of “Making Sense of Menopause”

and at birth, she began her study of midwifery and returned to Emory for a nursing degree, followed by a master’s degree at Yale University. Her last two decades have been spent working with women in the menopausal transition.

Registration is required. For more information, visit stoneridgelibrary.org or contact programs manager Sarah Robertson at 845-687-7023, ext. 8.

Working in the Native Plant Garden, a volunteer event in Kerhonkson Join Nick Martin, park educator, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, April 1, in giving a little love back to Minnewaska at this volunteer program, offered on the first Friday of every month. This month, volunteer efforts will be focused on maintaining the native plant gardens around the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center, 5281 Route 44/55, Kerhonkson. The garden, which is less than a year old, has been a success so far, with many types of pollinators, including monarch butterflies, stopping by for a sip of nectar. Tasks may include weeding,

deadheading and seed saving, among others. Gardening experience is helpful, but not necessary. It is recommended that volunteers bring work gloves, a sun hat and clothes that they don’t mind getting dirty. The daily parking fee will be waived for volunteers who preregister. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Preregistration is required by emailing nicholas. martin@parks.ny.gov or by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845255-0752.

Centered on the theme of community engagement and service, the Rosendale Library will hold a reading and discussion series led by Dr. Jeff Miller, a Rosendale resident and faculty member of SUNY New Paltz’s Political Science and International Rela- Miller tions Department. The series, made possible through of a grant from Humanities New York, whose mission is to strengthen civil society and the bonds of community using the humanities to foster engaged inquiry and dialogue around social and cultural concerns, will showcase various readings from sociology, philosophy to history and poetry.

Many things in this world may potentially divide a community, but despite that, towns rely on service and a strong sense of civic duty to come together as one again. This discussion group is aimed at helping understand civic engagement locally in a broader historical context.

The discussions will be at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays beginning on March 23, at the Rosendale Library, 264 Main St., Rosendale. There will be six discussion sessions, the last on Wednesday, May 4. The program is free and open to the public, and participants can choose to attend any or all the discussions. For registration, readings and more information, visit rosendalelibrary.org or call 845-658-9013.

National Science on Screen Night at the Rosendale Theatre presents ‘Arrival’ The Rosendale Theatre celebrates National Science on Screen Night and the first event in its Science on Screen Series®.

This special evening, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale, features the acclaimed film “Arrival” and a post-film discussion led by Drs. Colette Salyk, assistant professor in Vassar College’s Astronomy Department, and Oksana Laleko, associate professor in linguistics at SUNY-New Paltz.

The 2016 film was directed by Denis Villeneuve and stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. It follows the events after 12 extraterrestrial spaceships land at scattered locations across the Earth. “Arrival” focuses on the American team racing to decipher the language and understand the purpose of the aliens that set down in Montana.

Following the movie, the panel will discuss the film and the issues it raises from two different perspectives. Salyk will focus on the hard science aspects of the film.

And Laleko will share insights on the challenges of translating a new language.

Admission is $10, or $6 for members.

Proof of vaccination is required. Masks must be worn inside unless eating/drinking at seat. For more info, visit rosendaletheatre.org or call 845-658-8989.

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