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Corn maze with a message at New Kelder's Farm in Kerhonkson zoning
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Ann Belmont BSP reporter The annual corn maze at Kelder's Farm in Kerhonkson is an old tradition, but this year, it's a maze with a message. You would need to be flying above the field to see it, but knowing that the words "We Stand with Ukraine" are spelled out by the paths as you try to find your way through them could add an extra dimension to the experience. When the time came for the Kelders to think of a design for this year's giant corn puzzle, the war in Ukraine was making headlines daily. “So we thought we could bring awareness that people should treat people better," explained Chris Kelder, who owns the farm with his family. Looking at an overhead photo of the maze (taken by son John Kelder's drone) invites a question: How is this done? How is a maze brought into reality? Kelder described the whole process. Art created from growing plants naturally takes months to complete. "We till the cornfield in the spring. We make it nice and flat, and then we plant it a little differently." They start as usual with parallel cornrows, and then plow an equal number of rows at a 90-degree angle from the first set. This creates a grid of little squares, like graph paper. After deciding on the message, the Kelders “hired a company to design it on paper,” and to the exact dimensions of the field. “This is the most elaborate one we have done," said Chris' wife Jackie. "This is the
Rochester holds information session, public hearings scheduled for Aug. 25 Ann Belmont BSP reporter
An aerial photograph showing the Kelder's Farm 2022 corn maze showing the message, 'We stand with Ukraine. Photo provided
first year we have had a designer; all the other years we have created them inhouse. Other themes have been different farm animals, the name Kelder’s Farm written out, and other twists and turns."
The next step was to take the design, plotted out with lines connected by dots on actual graph paper, and walk the
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The Town Board is considering updates to the zoning code during a six month moratorium on development which runs through December 2022. Town Board members Michael Coleman and Erin Enouen are hosting an information, Q&A, and discussion session on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Harold Lipton Community Center. From 1–1:30 pm. There will be a presentation on the general process of passing zoning changes as well as an overview of some of the zoning change recommendations provided by two past zoning review committees of residents. Following the presentation, from 1:30–3 p.m., there will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions and brainstorm with the group. The town's announcement said that, "This will also be a good time to review and ask any questions on the local law drafts that have public hearings scheduled on Aug. 25, 2022 at 6 p.m." These laws are not new, but modifications of existing zoning code. Below is a brief rundown of some proposed changes to the sections of code being discussed.
1. Sand and gravel mining Site plans for quarrying, excavation of land should include, along with stormwater management, habitat restoration and compliance with the proposed Wetlands and Stream Buffers Law. Also, for excavations, 150 ft. of setback from property lines will be required, as opposed to 100 ft. currently. 2.Commercial Events facilities At the discretion of the planning board, noise monitoring can be required for commercial events. The law permits events in almost all zoning districts, with slightly modified hours of operation permitted. As Stone Ridge home destroyed by fire At 3:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, Stone Ridge Volunteer Fire Company responded
to a call for a structure fire at 77 Vincent Lane. Photo courtesy of Stone Ridge Fire Department. See the full story on page 3.
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Enthusiasm keeps shining How long have you lived in our area and what brought you here? I moved to High Falls in 1971 at age 17 to attend college at UCCC. A large group of friends from my hometown of Pleasantville, NY came to the area after Woodstock and enticed me to follow. It was a great place for artists to create and, being an art major, I was eager to start a new adventure. Kevin Zraly (also from Pleasantville) got me my first apartment over the original Town Visit the folks Pantry. In those days High Falls was next door a magical place to be and, for me, it has never lost that luster! After getting my master’s degree in Education at New Paltz, I moved to New York City to teach. It was a great learning experience and a whole different dynamic in the classroom. I taught in a lot of city schools, from 175th St in Manhattan to Park Slope Brooklyn. When my son James was born I headed right back to High Falls with my little family. It was where we were meant to be.
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Tell us about your family. I am a very fortunate mom and grandmother. Both of my kids, James Ortner and Emily Ortner FitzGerald, and their wonderful spouses, live and work locally, raising their beautiful families in the Rondout Valley. Both of my children work in education; James as a special educator at the Rondout Middle School, and Em as a teacher aide at Brookside. I have seven extraordinary grand kiddos (shameless grandma plug): Ruby, Wyatt, Daphne, Sage, Christian, Lily and Atom. I have been lucky to watch them flourish, like their parents did in the Rondout Valley. Jack rounds out our blended family bringing his three sons, five grandkids and one great-grand baby all in SC… whew! All of these amazing individuals have been understanding and very patient participants in my “teacher life,” with the long hours, summer work and constant lesson planning. You recently retired as a teacher. Tell us about that.
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that much better. In my time at Rondout I was very lucky to have worked with some creative administrators who inspired me to write grants and pilot the Center Based Learning, Jump Start and Story Hour kindergarten programs way back in the early ‘90’s at Rosendale Elementary. So many teachers and colleagues throughout our district have always had a creative hand in shaping our curriculum. We had an important voice in decisions! And the district supported us. But in all of my teaching years, my students and their parents have been my real teachers, guiding me along on this educational journey. Each one of them has helped hone my teaching, surrounding me with trust, respect, love, friendship, fun, inspiration and great hope for the future of our local community. Now, fast forwarding 39 years (and it went fast), it’s time to “move along, MzR,“ and make way for a new story to begin. It is time to make room for another very lucky person to join and inspire Rondout. Time for the next “Lorax to use their voice and speak up for the students.” I hope they truly realize their great luck in working for RVCSD, and I truly hope they have fun on their learning adventure and share that fun with their students. What are your plans for the future (hobbies, interests, etc.)? It’s pretty interesting when I stop and think about the endless possibilities of “life after the classroom.” People who know me know that I have always had a classroom and done a million other things after school. So now, I’m looking forward to having even more time for those “million other things.” Right now, staying healthy is number one, swiftly followed by art, music, writing, reading, storytelling, building, landscaping, community work, time with friends and family… always family! In other words, I am sincerely celebrating life! If you could meet any person from the past or present, who would it be and why. Mick Jagger… we have unfinished business—mic drop! (Another MzR story for another day) -Compiled by Jeff Slater, BSP Reporter
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Fire departments respond to a house fire at 77 Vincent Lane in Stone Ridge on Aug. 17. Photo courtesy of the Stone Ridge Fire Department
Stone Ridge home destroyed by fire Anne Pyburn Craig BSP Reporter At 3:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, Stone Ridge Volunteer Fire Company responded to a call for a structure fire at 77 Vincent Lane. “There were three people home at the time, a husband and wife and their daughter; they all got out unharmed, though their two cats are still unaccounted for,” says Chief Paul Bogart. “It’s unfortunate; they just moved in in February, and the house is completely gone.” The rural neighborhood’s lack of fire hydrants meant that multiple tanker trucks needed to transport water from the pond near Asia Restaurant on Cooper Street, and mutual aid ultimately came through from a total of 9 local fire departments including Cottekill, High Falls, Kripplebush, Accord, Olive, Bloomington, Hurley, Kerhonkson, Kingston, Ulster Hose Co.#5 and Marbletown First Aid. At one point, a report of smoke was called in from Lomontville, but it was determined that the smoke was coming from the same fire.
“It takes a few minutes to get situated at the beginning of a fire, but the first unit got there in seven minutes, which is decent considering everybody drops whatever they were doing,” says Bogart. “It’s always nice to get aid from Kingston; as a paid department they send the FAST (Firefighter Assistance Search Team) and you have at least five guys who are on standby and show up right away.” Rumors that the firefighting effort was hampered by a lack of water are untrue, Bogart says, but the recent drought conditions impacted the fire in another way. “It was so dry that the whole lawn caught fire and burned up.” The fire was under control at 4:51, and the scene was cleared at 7:48. Ulster County Fire Inspectors located a possible cause in electrical equipment at the rear of the house. “It’s always a good outcome for us when no one gets hurt and the fire is successfully contained,” Bogart says. “But it’s a shame about the house. That’s not a neighborhood where you typically see this kind of an event.”
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The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species because it excretes a harmful substance that damages trees and plants.
Spotted any lanternflies lately? The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive plant hopper, which has now established itself locally. As its population builds it poses a serious threat to agriculture and forest crops, including apples, grapes, hops, maple and black walnut. It feeds in large groups, weakening plants, making them vulnerable to winter injury and possibly to disease, and attacks from other insects. Soon, the SLF will reach adulthood in the region and will lay eggs. These eggs are laid in one-inch-long rows, with 30 to 60 eggs per mass. When freshly laid, they are covered by a putty like substance that changes from white to pink, then to light grayish brown over a couple of weeks. These eggs are laid on tree trunks, logs and just about anything else outdoors, such as bricks, stones and metal surfaces (especially rusted metal surfaces). If anyone sees a spotted lanternfly, they should take a photo if possible, then put it in a container or bag with a bit of hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol. Report sightings to Ag & Markets. Reporting can be via email at spottedlanternfly@agriculture.ny.gov. Include the location (street address, landmarks, intersecting roads or GPS). Reports can also be submitted to Ag & Markets via an online form at https:// agriculture.ny.gov/spottedlanternfly.
Libraries compete in the Food Fight Food Collection Contest The Ulster County Food Fight is an annual food collection contest held in cooperation with 14 libraries throughout Ulster County from Thursday, Sept. 1-Saturday, Oct. 15. The “Food Fight” is part of the Great Give Back on Oct. 15, happening throughout New York State. The common goal is to “spread food all over Ulster County” by filling up the shelves of local food pantries and putting an end to hunger in local communities. The library that collects the highest number of food items during this period wins the Food Fight, receives a winners’ certificate, and bragging rights for the year! Help a favorite library win the Food Fight with donations of non-perishable (and non-expired) food items for local food pantries. It sounds like a messy fight, but this is a clean competition that supports neighbors in the community. Last year library patrons throughout Ulster County donated 4,678 items. The goal this year is 6,000 donated items. Help be a part of this fun competition and worthy cause! To find out how to donate to the Ulster County Food Fight for the Rosendale Library, visit rosendalelibrary.org or call 8454-658-9013.
Board of Education sets goals and new data platforms introduced Survey question: do students feel like they belong? ■ 69% of Jr. High students agree that 'students are often bullied' Amber Kelly BSP Reporter Board of Education President Dawn Van Kleeck began the August 9 board meeting by saying, “Let’s talk about our goals. Nicole (Parete) has really done a lot of work getting board goals ready for you to review them. (Superintendent) Dr. (Joseph) Morgan will make sure that goals are created from him and his team, kind of funneling up to our goals. We want our goals to be measurable, but we want our goals to be that 50-thousand-feet overarching directive.” Reporting on the new Educational Delivery Committee, board member Nicole Parete said, “So I’ve reached out to our (administrators) and we are setting up a planning meeting to go over the charge of the committee and setting up dates and times.” Parete continued her presentation, saying, “So if you take a look at this from your email, there’s a goal area. One is the academic social/emotional overall continuous improvement. If you remember, that was Brianna who really wanted that term in there because we were focused on the growth mindset. So that was the first goal, is really that the academics—like the students will continuously improve their social emotional well-being—will be healthy and able to access their academics. So, if you guys want to change the wording on that, you know it is a little confusing to me to have that ‘continuous improvement’ in there. For each one of these goals, I have action steps. “Action steps for the first one; which was to regularly monitor student performance trends, and implementation of the teacher’s district strategic plan. The second
goal really is the fiscal stewardship of it or financial resources—our role as a board. It’s one of our biggest responsibilities. In previous years we discussed that we want it to be transparent. The next goal was that safety piece. We want to ensure that our facilities are safe and secure learning environments. Finally, to cultivate a climate of mutual respect, collaboration and trust among all stakeholders—that was a previous goal. I didn’t know what to put there for action steps, but I think that falls under policy.” Van Kleeck said, “I think that the way the goals are lined up we could probably almost assign it to a different committee, like the safety committee for safety policy, the fourth goal could be like the policy committee makes sure that we are doing all of that. I think diversity, equity and inclusion needs to be in there. There’s a lot of work being done on the staff, student, and the administrative levels and I think it deserves that highlight.” “Well, it kind of lines up, right?” Parete said. “So, the first one would be the educational committee, the second one would be budget. I think the third one would be facilities, right, and safety could report to facilities. Mutual respect could fall under educational because of code of conduct is kind of under a similar umbrella. “This had surveys in it that were given to families, and given to staff and faculty,” Parete continued. “One of the statements is, do students feel like they belong, and this is in May 2022. At the intermediate school, 48% agree. Which is surprising to me but because I feel like we’ve really made a very strong effort to ensure students feel like they belong. I’m just a little surprised by some of these survey answers. Students are often bullied: 69% of junior high (students) agree, 60% of the high school (students) agree with that. Students are picked on for physical or mental disabilities: 64% of the high school said they agree with that statement. The numbers don’t seem to be improving.” Dr. Martin said, “Our survey was part of a combination of a district-wide survey that Nicole worked on with a consultant. So, we blended the questions and applied it in the district-wide plan but it also has more detailed information that Nicole is working
on. There’ll be a deeper discussion with the board on this. We’ll have a more detailed report for the board on the district-wide, but it does reveal a lot of very important information for us that we need to address and part of the review of the survey that we implemented in May is sharing with the board the plans we have to address that. So, it’ll be; this is what we’ve heard from the survey; these are the action steps we’ll be taking so it will be more of a coordinated effort. The data from the survey was reviewed by the administrative team at the administrative retreat. Nicole and her team gathered that information so we’ll be coming back to the board.” “The way (N.Y.) State Education works is that they need to have a draft plan by August 1, so this draft plan has been sent to them,” said Lisa Pacht, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Operations. “What they do is they tell us any areas we need to improve. We’ve been using the climate survey, using OSS (out of school suspension) and ISS (in school suspension) status. We’re using various pieces and in order for people to understand this is why those data points are in there, also knowing that you will be getting a full presentation. For the comprehensive plan, data governance is a strategic planning piece this year: looking at Data Wise as a new protocol, having Infinite Campus, and new management systems. Then moving into Illuminate, which has three different platforms that we’ll be utilizing. One, which is FastBridge, which is for our progress monitoring. Another one for content creation. The third piece is for MTSS (multi-tiered system of reports) and RTI (response to intervention). The other piece is attendance. MTSS… includes not just academic, but social/emotional behavioral, so it’s looking at the whole child. That is one of the focuses in the strategic plan, and it’s a focus we are looking at to move forward with our work with NYU. We are going to continue with restorative practice, moving away from alternative means of discipline to more restorative approaches. It is a way we can increase students working together, decrease bullying, and decrease exclusionary suspensions and then culture sensitive construction of practices.”
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Easements to include future power & utility, and eagles’ nesting & mating still protected Board discussion included the fact that escrow cannot be held to demand remedial actions. The application must be closed out. Once it is completed, the escrow must be sent back and then violations can be issued. Amber Kelly BSP Reporter First on the agenda at the Marbletown Planning Board meeting on August 8 was Cherries’ special use modification proposal at 4162-4166 US Route 209, Stone Ridge, NY, 12484. Attending was Chairman Paris Perry; Tracey Kellogg Esq.; Administrator Shawn Marks; and board members Scotts Boyd, Sharon Klein, David Cobb, Dan Proctor, Harry Hansen and Max Stratton in the town hall, livestreamed on Facebook. The proposal was for a dining room addition done in similar architectural style with capacity for 25 people connected with a covered walkway. There is a total of 22 parking spaces with one ADA, eight existing, and 15 additional. The plan would remove the outdoor seating along Rt. 209 and relocate it. The planned outdoor lighting will be downward facing and dimmable; the shed in back will have two additional lights, but will also be dark-sky compliant. There will also be a separate entrance and exit onto Rout 209 from the one-way parking lot. Permit engineer John Reilly from Department of Transportation (DOT) reportedly said that the entry and exit was unclear in the past and recommended installation of a parking curve with clear signs on each side for entry and exit. There will now be a new Cherries’ sign prior to the parking area and signs that read, no parking on the street. The board voted type II SEQRA and set the public hearing for Sept. 12. The board made the motion and voted to accept the application. Next up was the continued public
Jarod Randolph representing M.C. Atwood LLC at the Marbletown Planning Board in the Town Hall on Aug. 8, 2022. The map in the overhead projector shows the 4606 Atwood Road, Stone Ridge 11.7-acre parcel divided into three parcels with a shared driveway. Photo by Amber Kelly
hearing for the Smith minor subdivision with applicant David Smith and agent Terry Ringler of Ringler Land Surveying. The 50.7-acre property at 2456 Lucas Turnpike, High Falls, NY, is proposing subdividing into three parcels on the west side of the Rail Trail. The board classified the project type II SEQRA, accepted part III and made the motion and voted to close the public hearing with the condition that a road maintenance agreement is created. Concerning wildlife on the property, secretary Shawn Marks said, “There’s a proximity nesting and mating flag that came up. There’s guidance that US Fish and Wildlife (will issue). What the key component to the guidance for the Bald Eagle is that the applicant should reach out to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and tell them what the scope of the work is and ask them if there are any verified nesting sites. They could say, ‘No, all good,’ or say, ‘Now we’ve got to do some work during the mating season.’” Ringler said the client has not seen any activity. When asked about septic plans, Ringler said Mr. Smith’s plans had been approved by the Ulster County Board of Health. “Did you decide (on) the wording you want to use in regard to the access for the town and the services over that rightof-way,” Marks asked. “Because that’s a legal question.”
“An easement,” Ringler said. “The town has to negotiate with Mr. Smith.” Discussion continued with Kellogg asking the contractor to put a note on the map for ease of future reference regarding the town’s easement for emergency vehicles. Due to the lack of agreement between the town and Mr. Smith, Ringler was reluctant, but ultimately agreed to a simple notation. As part of the standard operating procedure, Marks requested that Ringler submit the wording of the shared maintenance agreement for the road. Jarod Randolph brought a new application from MC Atwood for a three-lot subdivision off of Atwood Road, near Pine Cove Road. An existing 11.7-acre parcel into a 5.6-acre lot, a 3.2-acre lot, and a 3.1-acre lot. The Ashokan Reservoir Aqueduct runs along the back of the property. “As requested at the last meeting, a higher turn off has been documented on the plan,” Randolph said. “The turn-off will be in line with lots one and two, and then we did a full turnaround in lot three. According to the map, set-backs have been noted. The soil disturbance will be more than one and less than five acres.” At one acre it triggers a higher level of reviews. Because part of the acre of disturbance is an existing road, there is a chance that disturbance may still be just under an acre. It would include the three houses, the driveway, and the septic fields. To keep it to under an acre for all
three, there would be absolutely no lawn. Kellogg said, “We need to see an easement that has Central Hudson in it. The only reason I’m raising this is because we’ve got somebody who has come back to say Central Hudson will not run power to their back lot because there is no existing easement on record, even though it went through the planning board for the subdivision.” The board decided that, similar to a road maintenance agreement, a utility easement must be done and everything must be covered, but Central Hudson need not be specified by name, as it is the customer who decides which power source to use. The board made the motion to circulate for lead agency as needed, then they made the motion to accept the application and to open the public hearing. Old business included votes to return $78.98 in the Benson escrow; return escrow of $1,727.50 to Hardenberg Hills; checks returned to Stone Ridge Fire District for internal renovation of adding a generator; and escrow of $1,805 released to Jonny-on-the-Spot. Perry said, “The last… escrow of $5,000 back to Applestone requires some discussion. There’s still an Airbus on the property, and containers on the property.” Board discussion included the fact that escrow cannot be held to demand remedial actions. The application must be closed out. Once it is completed, the escrow must be sent back and then violations can be issued.
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The history of the Eagle's Nest and Lapla Road community Ann Belmont BSP reporter If these hills could talk... As you drive along Hurley Mountain Road in the town of Hurley, the fields of what is now the Hudson Valley Farm Hub unroll on one side of the road, and the wooded slopes of Hurley Mountain rise steeply on the other. Crops have been grown on the Hurley Flats, beside the Esopus Creek, for thousands of years. But what do we know about the history of people living on the mountain? "We pay so much attention to the farm side," commented Wendy Saul, "and almost none to the mountain side." Saul says her interest was piqued when she, “was doing some research on (her) old stone house in Stone Ridge, and was in the history room at the Stone Ridge library. “I saw this article in the box next to where I was working, and saw this article written in 1964, in the Freeman, about this triracial community.” Saul put the article away but did not forget about it. When the opportunity came to apply for a National Endowment for the Humanities grant (NEH), she decided to make the history of the Eagle's Nest community and a neighboring enclave on Lapla Road her focus. She got the grant and is now leading a team project that will be presented to the public in phases over the next few months. There’s still a Lapla Road, or sometimes written as Lapala. Multiple spellings are common in the area's historical record as with the hamlet name, Lomontville/Lamontville in that same area. The progress of the project can be followed at hurleymtn.com, a blog created to introduce people to the historical record that is being created bit by bit from what Saul's team of historians and volunteer assistants are compiling. The blog contains all sorts of interesting tidbits. A handbill dated 1803 advertises a $10 reward for the capture of an escaped slave named Abraham signed by Robert Gill. Full documentation on the posted artifacts are hard to come by. We who share photos of our everyday lives on social media are left stranded on the shores of time, when trying to document what happened in the years before photography was even invented. The hardest part of the project, according to Saul, is trying to separate the strands of myth from the strands of truth contained in newspaper articles, court records, handbills, census documents, family lore, and genealogy, ranging back over 200-plus years. "Eagle's Nest Road, situated on a steep mountainside in the small town of Hurley, New York, is home to a small community with a big reputation. Local historians and journalists have described the Eagle’s Nesters as a multiracial group who turned their backs on the society that shunned them because of their mixed heritage. How did they end up there, and when?" These words are from a book by Susan Stessin-Cohn and Ashley Hurlburt-Biagini. The book is titled “In Defiance: Runaways from Slavery in the Hudson River Valley, 1735-1831,” and quoted on hurleymtn.com. "Various dates have been suggested, from the mid-1600s to 1828, but the origin stories usually feature runaway enslaved Black people finding refuge with Indigenous people who were still living in the Hurley Patentee Woods, part of their original homeland." A story in the Kingston Freeman from July 4th, 1976, titled "Eagle's Nest, Colonial Refuge of the Oppressed," paints a vivid but fanciful picture of runaway slaves who escaped up Hurley Mountain. On closer examination, though, Stessin-Cohen thinks this version of history is
Eagle's Nest Cabin c. 1896
more fiction than fact. "I would argue that Eagle’s Nest Road, first known as Brink’s Hill, was too close to the farms on Hurley Mountain Road to be a secure hideout prior to 1827,” says Stessin-Cohen. “The Hurley Patentee Woods were a busy place, since it was the location of bush pastures and commons areas where cattle were grazed, and woodlots where townspeople went to get their firewood... the white farmers in Hurley were heavily invested in the system of slavery, and it seems unlikely that they would have turned a blind eye to Black freedom seekers living within such a short distance from their farms." Legal documents recorded a free Black man buying land on Hurley Mountain as early as 1820, reported Saul. Today, she said, "there are still remnants of original buildings, but there aren’t many left…. Lorna Smedman, our chief historian on this project, lives there. We started on Eagle’s Nest Road, because that’s what she knew. We really wanted to do a deep microhistory of that community, but it turns out there were so many connections between the Eagle’s Nest folks and the Lapla folks." (Lapla Road residents settled another part of Hurley Mountain.) According to Saul, Lapla, “was known as a very old African American community…many of the folks who were living there talked about their Native American heritage… I started digging into the Native American part, and it is so hard to get a handle on (it)." Census records can't be relied upon, because until recent times, census takers didn't ask people what their race was. "The census taker comes to the door, looks at what color you are, and writes down (his impression)." As a result, Saul says, "you’ve got these family stories that can’t be confirmed by the data… there’s no way to tell except by DNA." And, as we know, some people who have their DNA analyzed by companies like 23 and Me have been very surprised by what they have found. "But I was very sympathetic to the idea that they were, as they thought, largely Native American," Saul says. Some readers may be reminded of the people who still reside in the Ramapo Mountains and are recognized as a Native American tribe by the state of New Jersey. Their origins,
perhaps partly African American and Dutch, are similarly hard to verify. Saul commented, "We’re spending a lot of time thinking about credibility… trying to decide what’s true and what isn’t. This is an historical example where you can look back and learn to do that… learn how to think critically about what you’re reading.” To that end, Saul wants to develop material for educational use. "We would be remiss if we did not use
what we learn to engage students in the process of doing history, learning from history and thinking about how information and belief connect," Saul said. Donna Dabney-Jeffress, a descendant of Eagle’s Nesters, will lead the education team. If you are a curious type with a bit of time to spare, Saul has put out a call for amateur historian volunteers "to help uncover the truth about local citizens once dismissed, degraded and maligned.” “Help tell their stories: transcribe, check information, search archives," reads the flyer she put out recently. "We are also working with interviews from people with personal knowledge of the communities." As material comes in, she plans to assemble an online exhibit "that will be searchable and can be used by students, playwrights, historians both amateur and professional... a virtual museum." Actors, too, will be needed for the last phase of the project: a live theater performance. "The Rosendale Theatre… is in the business of entertaining, informing and inspiring," said Saul, who recently stepped down from the board of directors. "Our goal is to use the historical work undertaken to do all three. David Gonzalez, actor, playwright, and musician, will create a performance piece to be presented at the Rosendale Theatre in March of 2023." Saul wants everyone involved in this many-sided endeavor to get a mention. "Our work, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Writing Project, is supported by the Rosendale Theatre Collective, local historians, social justice advocates and people who remember." To learn more, visit hurleymtn.com or contact: wendy@hurleymtn.com
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Climate Smart town goals, new police training, successful recreation programs The Rosendale Street Festival saw no issues or incidents, was well attended and the police department received positive feedback from the community Michelle McAuliffe Vitner BSP Reporter The Rosendale Town Board meeting held on Aug. 10 at the Rondout Municipal Center, 1915 Lucas Turnpike, Cottekill, was attended in person by town supervisor Jeanne Walsh and council members Carrie Wykoff, Joseph Havranek and Christopher Pryslopski. Councilmember Ernest Klepeis participated via Zoom. The agenda began with a statement from Rosendale Environmental Commission member Penny Coleman. She described the goal set forward in prior years to achieve Bronze certification as a Climate Smart community. According to the state website, “Climate Smart is a New York State program that helps local governments take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate.” Rosendale’s started on this path in 2010 under previous Councilmember and Deputy Supervisor Jen Metzger, before she was elected to the NY State Senate. To proceed, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is requiring documentation of completed town projects. Supervisor Walsh suggested the Environmental Commission set up a future meeting with her to review green and energy-saving projects that have been completed to date, as well as suggestions for others that may be completed to fulfill the Bronze level for this program. Walsh encouraged the committee to bring their current summary of items forward. The council thanked the commission for its persistence in getting this work done. In addition to the pursuit of the Climate Smart certification, another area of focus by the commission is attending to street trees as well as education and beautification projects for the town. Police Commission update: A new patrol vehicle that was ordered last month is now in use. The department is now on a waiting list for either a full electric or electric-hybrid that will possibly be available by spring 2023 for the next patrol replacement vehicle. Sgt. Keith Lewis and Officer Caelan Marsh, both of New Paltz Police Department and part-time with the Rosendale Police Department, took ICAT training (Integrating Communications,
Assessment and Tactics), a new way of thinking about ‘use-of-force’ training and how to diffuse volatile situations. “The class is, in essence, the national equivalent to the NY State Critical Incident Training,” Havranek said. The Rosendale Street Festival saw no issues or incidents, was well attended and the police department received positive feedback from the community for great interactions and overall friendliness with officers at the event. Water and Sewer commission: The latest project updates at the plant are that there is a new chlorine line installed and pressure-tested; the slab for the UV structure is done; two new pump vaults have been installed and Ray Pantel electricians are to come the following week to begin their work. Supervisor Walsh has tasked Water project Superintendent Chris Jaeger to work with engineer Dennis Larios of Brinnier and Larios in Kingston, to prepare a bid package for meters needed at High Falls. The Highway Department said Some town streets have recently been paved, although the superintendent is waiting on manhole covers, which are on back-order. Other town streets and roads are being prepped and are awaiting chip sealing. A new truck will be in New York this month, then down to Reed Systems for body and plow set-up, since being ordered back in May 2021. They are also interviewing for two positions, in order to make a full crew. In town hall new, the office is price-comparing between companies to provide a public paper shredding event. It will either be no fee or low fee, depending on final costs. The Planning Board and ZBA had not met recently. The Rondout Municipal Center [RMC] needs to address heat and moisture in buildings. While some ductless split units have kept up, there is a need for dehumidifiers in some affected rooms. They are also waiting on price quotes for projected new ductless split units for the Police Department. The Pickleball court is up and running. Parking lot crack, seal and stripping is now complete. The youth program's summer camp is going well and Councilmember Klepeis taught the kids about government and voting in a recent camp event, along with local police and fire department members. In the recreation department, the Rosendale pool continues to be very popular with local and non-local swimmers alike, packed daily, except during storms. There has been an overwhelming response to swimming lessons which could not be fully met, but the department will look into expanding its capacity for the future. A fitness court at the town recreation Homegrown & Local Fruits & Vegetables • Salads • Sandwiches • Groceries park will be created, alongswith original Soups
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reporting: “NY state local retirement system, be it resolved, the Town of Rosendale, established the following standard work days for these titles and will be reported to NY State local retirement based on their record of activities,” stated Walsh. ■ Jeff Miller was approved as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals. ■ Vendor agreement approved with NYS LIHWAP (Low Income Household Water Assistance Program) to allow low-income Rosendale residents to get assistance with municipal costs of septic and water. The town first becomes a vendor, then residents can apply. ■ Final payment approved for new street lights, which had been converted to LED. New York Power Authority was the source of funding at the outset, and the project total was $159,790. The lights have been bought already, but the $90,872.24 left to pay will now come from unexpended money from the town general fund and will be reimbursed by $50,000 from the Department of State and $50,000 from NYSERDA eventually. Approximately $40,000 was paid by the town itself in this project. Additional replacement lights are in storage at the pool house. ■ Application was approved to be submitted for an Ulster County grant to cover municipal water improvements from American Rescue Plan Act funds, up to a $500,000 cap. Funds will be added toward the replacement of the water tower tank, the total cost of which is $2,800,000. The following resolution was approved by four councilmembers; Havranek recused himself. ■ Approval to submit request to NY State for reduction of speed from 30 mph to 25 mph on Coutant Road, Tillson, as per a Central Hudson request.
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Marbletown passes energy code regulations Board passes energy codes, makes a human resources upgrade, and buys a wood chipper Thomas Childers BSP Reporter The Marbletown Town Board meeting was held on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. All five board members were present including Chairman and Town Supervisor Rich Parete, along with Ken Davenport, Daisy Foote, Don LaFera and Tim Hunt. George Dimler the superintendent of highways for the town of Marbletown was also present. There was a public hearing and resolutions 78-81 were presented and all carried 5-0. There was no comment during the public hearing for the new Stretch energy codes. Daisy Foote said that when the board first discussed the law a couple of years ago, she “called a bunch of architects and contractors in town and the response from the contractors was, ‘If it is ok with the architects, then it is ok with us,’ and the architects said that they have been… doing this anyways and have no problem with it.” Architect James Lyman Reynolds said, when asked recently about the new regulations, “I don’t think it will substantively change how I would design new projects in the town of Marbletown, other than making them marginally more efficient (and somewhat more complex) sooner than would otherwise be required.” Reynolds also said, “I think it's important to be aware that the energy code has two important classifications: Commercial and Residential. The proposed changes to the
Commercial Energy code are (relatively) more significant… and are both more complex and expensive than the Residential requirements.” Rich Parete said, “The consensus seems to be that the state is going to incorporate this into their codes on their next go around.” Resolution 79 is a contract with Marshall and Sterling to update the town’s HR booklet. “Our Human Recourse Booklet was last updated in 2011,” Rich Parete said. “A lot of laws have changed. We work a 37-and-ahalf hour work week, (and) that handbook reflects (a) 30-hour-week, because that's what it was back in 2011 ... with the violence in the workplace, sexual harassment, just the different trainings that we do ... we just feel it needs to be part of the code.” Ken Davenport said, “Rich, you know you and I have had a dialogue on this. I am all for this… I think that HR (Human Resources) in today's world is something that is vastly under-thought of by many companies or municipalities and over needed… and so to go 11 years without having your HR policies reviewed, this is a great first step, but we need to come up with a more robust plan.” Daisy Foote said, “Seems to me that the more we are up-to-date with this… the less likely that we will be sued by somebody because there is some kind of inconsistency, or something like that.” Don LaFera said, “What we have been finding is that our union has been kind of like our HR.” Rich Parete then explained the services offered, which included three tiers with three prices. The middle tier, which indicated a review of the existing Human Resources department, including revisions
to the existing manual, would cost $5,000. Parete recommended the board wait to make a formal decision, saying, “I figure let's just start with the policy, and we can always add to it.” Resolution 80 is to release the Oak Wood estates, a 10-lot subdivision escrows account. “As far as Peak Engineering is concerned,” Rich Parete said, “They have met the conditions of the planning board.” Resolution 81 is to purchase a new 2023 wood chipper. Marbletown’s Superintendent of Highways George Dimler opened the discussion by saying, “We had a micro-boost, or small tornado… in all of
my years of doing (emergency services), I have never seen this kind of devastation, and really a lot of damage in some places. A 500-yard-wide swath (in which) every tree is gone, and a lot of damage to private woods, state lands and so forth.” Dimler explained the age and wear of the town’s current wood chipper, which was purchased sometime before 2010. “And it's just getting a lot of hours on it,” Dimler said. “This past winter we had an ice storm, and we had a lot of damage. We really used it a lot.” Dimler went on to say that, if needed, he did not expect to find parts for the current wood chipper if it were ever to become damaged.
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Happy passengers unloading from the Fall Foliage Train and the Twilight Limited Train as it approaches the Hurley Flats.
Catskill Mountain Railroad: A ride on the railroad through the Hurley Flats and more Jeff Slater BSP reporter A few weeks back the Catskill Mountain Railroad had a Twilight Limited Ride accompanied by music. This event was just one of many offered by The Catskill Mountain Railroad. “This year we operated two Twilight Limited Rides. One in July and one in August. A ride in the evening, as the sun is
setting across the beautiful scenery, with music on board, was a great way to end the day. Both runs were a great success,” said Harry Jameson, Chairman of The Catskill Mountain Railroad. The railroad runs from the Kingston Plaza through the Hurley Flats and up to Hurley Mountain. The trip takes an hour. Jameson continued, “The Hurley Flats start just west of the Esopus Creek and end at the foothills of Hurley Mountain. As you
cross the C9 Bridge over the Esopus Creek, the vistas of the flats unfold before our riders. What is a great expanse of farmland lies on both sides of Route 209 where the train stops to flag the crossing before proceeding. The land was historically farmed by the Gill family and is now operated as an organic farm by an organization called Novo.” The Catskill Mountain Railroad (CMRR) is a heritage railroad based in Kingston that began operations in 1982. The CMRR is a for profit organization dedicated to preserving the railroad corridor for all season recreational use. All shareholders are also volunteers on the railroad. They depend upon ticket sales and volunteer efforts to operate and make continuous improvements. The CMRR offers many rides. Among them are Ice Cream Sundays and Easter Bunny Express; Catskill Fall Foliage Adventure and The Pumpkin Express. All trains are round-trip from Westbrook Lane Station located at the Kingston Plaza adjacent to the Stockade District. The trains are pulled by a 1951 Alco RS1 diesel locomotive. The Catskill Mountain Railroad is also working on plans to expand.
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Memoriam Richard James Henry (Dick)
STONE RIDGE—Richard James Henry (Dick) passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 11, 2022. He was 74. Dick was born on Feb. 23, 1948 in Ellenville. He was the son of the late James and Lorraine (née Boice) Henry of Spring Hill, FL. After spending his childhood exploring the outdoors in Cragsmoor, Dick graduated from Ellenville High School in 1966, and went to University of Wyoming to study Wildlife Management. After graduating in 1970, he joined the Navy and attended Officer Candidate Henry School in Newport, RI. Dick served as a Navigation Officer on the USS Glover through 1975, then joined the Navy Reserves to continue his service. After a decorated career in the Reserves, he retired at the rank of Captain in 1999. When he returned from active duty, Dick began work at the NYSDEC in New Paltz. Dick spent 42 years in the DEC, where his roles included Wildlife Technician and Big Game Biologist. He retired in 2008 as the Regional Wildlife Manager for the Stamford/Schenectady office. Dick is remembered by his coworkers for his contributions to the management of the NY black bear population, and his expertise on whitetailed deer. Dick’s great love for the outdoors was always apparent both at work and at home. His family remembers fondly the miscellaneous animals Dick brought home as a wildlife rehabilitator, from baby beavers and ducks that swam in the bathtub, to the black bear cubs and owlets that lived in the basement. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who spent several years of his retirement successfully training his beloved chocolate lab Beau as a hunting dog. Dick also enjoyed vacations hiking and biking in Acadia National Park with his friends and family. Dick served many years as the commissioner for the Kripplebush-Lyonsville Volunteer Fire Department, of which he was a longtime member. He was a founding member of the Hudson Valley Branch of the QDMA, and an active member of the Federated Sportsmen’s Clubs of Ulster County, the Vly and Marbletown Sportsmen’s clubs, and the Ulster County Trappers. As a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kingston, Dick could often be found lending a hand to any church event needing help. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary (née Hannon) Henry; his daughter, Sarah Miller, and her husband, Jonathan, of Cary, NC; and his daughter, Kathryn Pratt, and her husband, Dane, of Sterling, VA. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 3p.m-7p.m., Friday, Aug. 19 at the George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc., 2053 Route 32, Rosendale. His funeral service will be 10a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 22 Livingston St., Kingston. Rev. Paul Britton and Rev. Ernst Mossl will officiate. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Fantinekill Cemetery in Ellenville. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association act.alz.org/donate, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Kingston, or The Federated Sportsmen’s Clubs of Ulster County. To leave a personal condolence for his family please visit www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com
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by marriage, Kenneth Romelli and Cheryl Luke; four grandchildren; and his nephew, Edward Weber, and his family. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him and will always be in our hearts. Cremation and spreading of his ashes will be private, as per his wishes. Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warriors. support.woundedwarriorproject.org George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc. 2053 Route 32, Rosendale is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.
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TILLSON—Kenneth (Red) Jensen, husband of Sonja M. (Anderson) Jensen, went to heaven on Aug. 4, 2022 while resting peacefully at home. He was 80. He was born July 9, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ, a son of Jens T. and Nora B. (Berntsen) Jensen, originally from Kristiansand, Norway. Ken's survivors include his son, Kenneth J. (Setaki) and their son, Christian, of Tillson; Randy S. (Christine) of Bloomington, and Randy's daughter, Piper. Also survived by Jensen Ken's stepchildren, Elijah, Pamela and Darrell and their families, and Christina's daughter, Charlie. Ken also leaves behind his brothers; Walter of San Diego, CA; Robert of Maryland; and a very close cousin, A. Dorothy, and Theodore Jonescu of Maryland. Many cousins survive in Norway, including Kitty Lessak. Also survived by Sonja's brother, Paul Anderson (Frank Rometta) of FL, Sandra Lyons (Roy Budd) of Delaware and Keith Anderson (Catherine) of Ulster Park. Ken was a retired truck driver for Teamsters Local 445 and Local 641. He also drove a school bus for Mulligan's (Bernie Bus) for 14 years, retiring this past June. He was also retired from the US Army Reserves, having served for 21 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Ken was a member of the Vly Sportsman's Club and the Salisbury Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and did so readily. He had a strong work ethic, which he passed on to his children and grandchildren. In his honor please do a kind deed for someone. Visitation was Aug.7 at the George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc., 2053 Route 32, Rosendale. Following the visitation, US Army Reserves conducted Military Honors and Rev. Richard Wright conducted funeral services. Cremation was held privately. The family request memorial donations to the American Cancer Society. donate3. cancer.org. To leave a personal condolence for his family, please visit www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com
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Warran Slutsky KERHONKSON—Warran Slutsky passed away in the comfort of his home on Aug. 11, 2022. He was 66. Warran was born on Nov. 10, 1955 in Ellenville; he was the son of the late Max and Gladys (Eddy) Slutsky. Warran earned a Culinary Degree from Sullivan County Community College. He worked for the NYS Prison System as the Food Administrator for 30 years. Warran had a passion for baking and cooking. He was an avid golfer and craft beer enthusiast. Warran is survived by his sons, Evan Slutsky and his wife, Marisa, and Andrew Slutsky and his fiancé, Carlie; his siblings, Bernard Slutsky, Sheila Slutsky and Marcye Slutsky and his beloved four-legged companion Axel. In addition to his parents, Warran was predeceased by his loving wife, Deborah Slutsky, and his sisters, Lily and Beatrice. As per Warran’s wishes there will be no services. Memorial contributions be made in Warran's memory to Hudson Valley Hospice. (www.hvhospice. org) Arrangements are under the guidance of Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. Personal condolences may be left for Warran’s family by visiting www.humistonfuneralhome.com
Frances Gerrety Smith KERHONKSON—Frances Gerrety Smith passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2022 in the company of family at the age of 92. Frances was born on Nov. 24, 1929 in Manhattan to the late George and Mary (Fitzgerald) Gerrety. A lifelong resident of the area, she graduated from Ellenville High School. She married her husband, Edwin L. Smith, on Aug. 16, 1952. Edwin predeceased her in 2007. Frances worked her entire life while raising a family, eventually Smith retiring from Sprague and Killeen Insurance where she was known as "the Insurance lady" in both the Kerhonkson and Ellenville offices. Besides her husband and parents, Frances was predeceased by her brother, Louis, and sisters, Pat and Mary. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy (Art) Bourdeau; her son, George; and daughters, Kathleen and Betty Jo. Frances was ever so proud and protective of grandchildren, Marci, Jared, Sarah, Brandon, Abby and Brett, and great grandchildren, Alex, Rocco, Arianna, Bryan, Evan, Madi and Meadow. She also has many surviving nieces and nephews extending from the East Coast to the West Coast, from New England to the Southern States and even "across the pond.” At Frances' request, all final arrangements will remain private. Memorial donations may be made to the Kerhonkson-Accord First Aid Squad who were most kind and patient with her in her many times of need. Personal condolences may be left for Frances’ family by visiting humistonfuneralhome.com.
Harry "Jake" Krom OLIVEBRIDGE—Harry ‘Jake’ Krom passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 14, 2022 at the age of 72. Jake was born on Feb. 16, 1950 in Ellenville to the late Harry and Lily (Vieo) Krom. A lifelong resident of the area, Jake served his country in the United Sates Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years doing maintenance at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed gardening, taking care of the animals and just being Krom outdoors. He was a gifted mechanic, restoring many old cars and was a master at inventing things. Nothing was more important to him than his family. He will be missed by all who knew him. Besides his parents, Jake was predeceased by his granddaughter, Lily Smith; his sister, Nina Wynkoop; and two nieces and two nephews. He is survived by his wife, Veda (Hummel) Krom; his children, Sherri Sparling (Chuck Huber), Cheriti (JC) Cruz, Wendy Krom (Mark Charpentier), Julie (Chad) Conklin and Harry J. Krom, II; his brothers, Donald and Leonard Krom; his sisters, Diane Lynn, Darlene Sutter and Lisa Rider; and his ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation for family and friends to honor and celebrate Jake’s life was at the Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson in the afternoon on Aug. 18. A service was held that evening. Memorial contributions may be made in Jake’s name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org and/or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 or woundedwarriorproject.org.
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Miniature Works opens in High Falls A creative haven for all those who love miniature, memory and storytelling Chelsea Miller BSP Reporter Few signs in recent years have sparked as much curiosity as the recently hung shingle at 1209 Route 213. The small, white sign elegantly proclaiming “Miniature Works” has captured the imagination of many and, while driving past, it is not unusual to see pedestrians with their faces pressed up to the window, excitedly talking or ducking into the door. Previously home to FRED, Miniature Works is the newest venture of The Spy Social Eatery and Bar co-owner Brigitte Nagle, and is a celebration of many things, including nostalgia, artistry, creativity and community… in miniature. Ranging from accessible dollhouse furniture, collectable pieces, original creations of Nagle, the art of the space lies not only in what is offered but how it is curated and poised to welcome community. While many know Nagle as co-owner of The Spy, a restaurant in High Falls, it might come as a surprise that since the sixth grade, Nagle has harbored an official passion for miniatures. Her first memory of creating miniatures can be traced back even earlier, however. As a young child, Nagle’s father was a bull rider in rodeos, and she remembers traveling the county with her family, playing under the grandstands and creating miniature objects out of small stones and sticks, and any other materials she could get her hands on. When her father was injured, the family settled in Krumville, and in sixth grade Nagle found an enthusiastic supporter in her teacher. “I had this incredible teacher who saw my love for dioramas and miniatures after I created a house out of a shoe box for my troll dolls… (giving) me creative freereign to really explore creating stories in 3D miniatures,” says Nagle. However, miniatures would be put on the back burner as life progressed. After high school, Nagle earned her associate degree at Ulster County and then headed to Florida. However, after a handful of years down south, she felt a pull back home and the calling to become educator. She moved back to the area and attended SUNY New Paltz for both her bachelor’s, and eventually her master’s degree in education. It was upon her return to the area that she met her husband, George, through mutual friends. “Someone introduced us”, recalls Nagle, “and I thought Oh! I could marry this guy.” The couple moved to Phoenicia and Nagle took a job within the Margaretville School District, teaching high school English, and the pair opened their restaurant in High Falls, The Spy, in 1993. Over the next sixteen years, Nagle was a teacher by day and hostess and bartender by night. “When we first opened, we had young kids who grew up and worked alongside us in the restaurant,” says Nagle. “We had a business partner who we later decided to buy out, and when that happened George and I had this very conscious conversation where we decided to become partners in everything. I feel so lucky that we have such an amazingly strong marriage and that we work so well together. I would come to the restaurant to help after school, and on Saturdays. And then on Sunday mornings he would be up helping me grade multiple choice tests. We were a tag-team and were integrated into each other careers… we helped each other through.” As a history teacher, Nagle loved the art of good storytelling, and over the years made field trips a priority from as close to home as New York City or Albany, to as far away as Paris, Ireland and China. “I just felt it was so important for kids to realize that there is a whole world out there – an experience different from their own,” says Nagle. After 20 years in the profession, Nagle decided to retire, and with retirement her love of miniatures returned in full force. It started in the basement. “When I first retired, I used to go down into the basement of our house and putz around, and I started putting things together. I would find metal and wood and started to make some things that were small and articulate… and it was working. I said to George ‘I think I have a knack for
Brigitte Nagle, Founder of Miniature Works. Photo courtesy of bnminiatureworks.com
this!’ And he is the most supportive, amazing partner, so he immediately built me a work bench. Then I bought a few tools that would help, and then suddenly I had this whole little collection of things I’d made.” Her very first customer came organically. “Our neighbor came over and saw what I was doing and wanted to buy a gift for friend. They explained that she liked tea and gardens and so I made this little garden scene, and once it was finished, I showed it to them, and they were giddy with pleasure. It gave me this idea that I could create a story for someone that was meaningful for them with just a picture.” Nagle was on a roll, and quickly began to outgrow the basement. “My husband took one of our out-buildings and made a studio out of it,” Nagle said. She began exploring the articulation of her work further, pushing the boundaries of what she could create in 3D on a miniature scale and broadening her skill set. “I started recreating pictures in small scale 3D. Then I took a water color class from Woodstock School of Art and realized I could do that. I let myself flourish. I didn’t realize that I had this in me because I was always busy working, having the restaurant, raising kids. This fostering of my own artistic side caught up with me.” Her first commission to reproduce a specific scene came from a woman in Vermont whose wife had a podcast studio. “Her wife was struggling with whether or not she should continue,” says Nagle. “I created the podcast room from a photo and mailed it to her and when her wife saw it, she stared at it for an hour, and to this day she is still doing a podcast.” One commission led to another, and Nagle started to hone-in on one of the themes that make her work so resonant; miniatures in 3D offer an opportunity to remember and preserve not just a place, but life. It afforded the opportunity to tell a piece of someone’s story in a very tangible but small form, either in a small
box or in a shadow box that can be mounted on the wall. When pressed to recall a particularly meaningful commission, Nagle points to a commission she received to recreate the study of an elderly woman who was a retired professor and was now moving into an assisted living facility. Commissioned by the woman’s daughterin-law, Nagle recreated the study, down to the Italian tablecloth that was on the desk, and the art on the walls, in immaculate detail after interviewing the family and working off of photos. “The family sent a video of her opening up the piece and I was in awe. It impacted the person, capturing this vital and important part of their life that deserved to be preserved. But also for me, I was able to embrace the whole family and tell that story.” As her commission practice grew, Nagle began to think about what was next. Noticing a gap in the market, she set her sights on opening a brick-and-mortar space that was accessible and welcoming to the public. The result is Miniature Works. The store aims to have a little something for everyone: DIY miniature dollhouse kits, estate collectables and even less expensive pieces for kids to put in their dollhouses. The store also acts as a workshop for Nagle, and offers space to form community workshops in all things miniature, including “boxes” to create your own memories in. The interior is entirely welcoming and is a perfect extension of the proprietress herself. Walking through the door, there is a tangible sense of excitement and a kindling of some buried childhood joy, as eyes cast around and land on the many small wonders. Nagle has organized the merchandise primarily into small vignettes that are evocative and engrossing; small bakeries complete with flour dusted butcherblocks, living rooms you wish you could shrink yourself into; haberdasheries studded with small hats that gleam and plume. It is nearly impossible not to lean in close and gasp, drawn-in to the story of each tableaux. Nagle’s artistry is evident in every square inch. Nagle says that she is looking forward to seeing what the store becomes. “I’m hoping to let it evolve into what it’s supposed to be,” says Nagle. “All I want to do is have meaningful art that is nostalgic and a community that is engaged and excited about miniatures, and excited to explore their unique ability to tell a story.” For more information about Miniature Works and/or Brigitte Nagle stop by the store at 1209 Route 213, visit www.bnminiatureworrks.com, follow @bnminiatureworks on Instagram or call 845.377.1017
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Together again, may we never take it for granted To the Editor: What a perfect day it was for the Annual Tobey Pomerantz Memorial BBQ! Thank you for turning out in such great numbers. And how good it was to be together in person. I hope we never take that for granted again. An extra special thanks to Glenn and the entire Pomerantz clan that makes this annual event run smoothly and deliciously! It looks easy to the rest of us, and we know how much work and hot hours of prep are needed. Thank you! Reb Sally Shore-Wittenberg Kerhonkson Synagogue
Gratitude to the road crew To the Editor: A big shout out of thanks to the road crew who recently re-paved part of County Road 2 in Marbletown to Olive. One day I stopped to thank these guys for all their hard work and one of them told me that hardly anyone ever does that! One worker said people curse at them and give them “a one-fingered peace sign.” I’m shocked by this and can’t believe that people in our community would behave that way. So you get held up for 5 minutes, a small price for the benefit. These men are out there all day in the sun, in 90-degree heat, pouring black top, which is 300 degrees! Stopping another day to chat at about 4:30 p.m., I asked what time they finish, and the guy said at 5 p.m. and they started at 5:30 am. While of course
Zoning from page 1 before, property owners will be limited to 12 events yearly, and subject to site plan review by the planning board.
3. Accessory Structures There are some new requirements concerning setbacks from the street and the total size of an accessory building relative to a principal structure on any property. There is a set of new regulations concerning shipping containers; also, “Railroad boxcars, truck trailers, manufactured home units, and recreational vehicles,” are only permitted to be
Maze from page 1 field with it in hand. Counting squares as they went, the Kelders marked in paint where the paths would go, guided by the graph-paper grid corresponding exactly to the grid of cornrow-squares in the field. “Curves are no problem,” Chris said. “The graph paper shows you where to go. Everything has a coordinate.” After marking the maze out by hand, the Kelders mow it with a small tractor, doing so when the corn is
they are doing their job, these men are making all our lives better with a new roadway and deserve big waves, thankyous, cookies and water; not cursing and abuse. They have worked efficiently and on the last day, the lines in the road were painted. Now we have a gorgeous road surface. We all know what happens to our roads during the winter and we should appreciate these essential workers who are part of our community, and who make our travel smooth and safe. THANK YOU!!
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Preference for meadows To the Editor: When SSIP (Seniors Serving in Place) meets each week at the Blackboard Bistro in the Marbletown/ Rosendale Town Hall, we’ve noticed their huge used as they are designed to be used.
4. Site plan review There are a few minor amendments, the most significant one being, “Where there is evidence of a potential or existing wetland, an Ulster County Core Habitat, or other ecologically significant lands, the planning board may require a wetland delineation or habitat study to determine the exact boundaries and to evaluate potential impacts of development on said wetlands or ecologically significant lands.”
front and back lawns are being shaved by one of those gas-driven, air-polluting, high-riding lawn mowers. Asked why they don’t turn those empty lawns into meadows, they site the problem of ticks hiding in tall grasses. Actually, ticks love short grass, too. Moreover, meadows might keep people off the grass and on the paths. It’s time we all stop Lawning America. The risks of lawns range from a depletion of water aquifers to the devastation of local ecosystems, to rising carbon dioxide emissions. Tornadoes, droughts, floods and our young people are all warning us, we gotta change. Let’s urge our Town Hall to lead the way.
ViVi Hlavsa Lomontville Also new: A zoning permit shall expire after 24 months, "if the applicant fails to complete the improvements as approved. An extension may be approved by the Code Enforcement Officer for good cause (such as seasonal weather conditions) provided that any extension of more than 12 months or subsequent extension of any length shall require approval of the Town Board."
5. Administration and enforcement This law has been reworded to say that the code enforcement officer can also operate as a building inspector.
To read the text of each proposed code in full, click on "Public Notices" at the top of the homepage at townofrochester.ny.gov, and find the hearings listed for Aug. 25th. That page will have a link to each section of zoning code at the bottom. The "redlined" versions contain the proposed revisions.
quite young. “Now, it would be a lot of work,” Chris said. “But when the corn is smaller, it’s not hard at all.” Chris also explained that the maze doesn't materialize right away. "When the corn is just starting out, the leaves don’t cover the ground. You don’t get the color differentiation until it’s fully grown. Now that it’s big you can really see it; we have had people notice it (while) flying over in small aircraft." The corn maze is a work of art, but it won't be wasted when the season's over; it's also cattle fodder. "The corn is field corn, not sweet corn, so it is harvest-
ed after Halloween to feed the animals in the winter," explained Jackie. Besides bringing attention to the plight of a war-stricken nation, the Kelders plan to raise money for the cause. “We are going to incorporate a portion of the proceeds from our maze to the Humanitarian Aid Fund for Ukraine through the Hudson Valley chapter of the Ukrainian-American Youth Foundation,” Chris said. The corn maze is open and included with the thirty-plus activities available to the public at Kelder's Farm, open 10a.m.-6p.m. Thursday through Tuesday (closed on Wednesdays). Tickets can be purchased online at Keldersfarm.com.
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The hidden cost of making shoelaces Dear Wally: Why are shoelaces even made anymore? -JJ I think this is a good question because it calls out humanity’s adherence to, and struggle with, shifting norms of tradition, fashion, and utility. And through the lens of footwear*, we can better grasp mankind’s probability of impending extinction which is some fractionally heavy number approaching the statistical certainty of 1. I think about this every time I trip on my own untied shoelaces. Really?!? Again?!? How am I alive? *There is no such thing And I should definitely not walk along the craggy lip of a Minnewaska promontory wearing anything requiring shoelaces. That said, I could also see the Velcro of my future shoes enthusiastically attaching to a stout burdock stalk and making me cinematically face plant. Tradition: We’ve always had Wally Nichols them, so how can we not keep having them? (Which is an inversion of your question and it carries with it the sour whiff of human resistance to change). And by ‘always’ I of course qualify that with going only as far back as we chose to. (A pair of 5500-year-old leather moccasins with leather laces is the oldest discovery to date. A cave in Italy, I think. So, Gucci V1.0.0.0) There are cultures, and within them subcultures, having historic mores unsupportive of shoe wearing. But for modern cultures that prioritize footwear, shoes before velcro (B.C./ B.V.) demanded shoelaces. Given that, shoelaces were a very clever motherly invention of necessity. Will we lean away from tradition (and untied shoelaces) and towards evolution from the foot up? Ask the Neanderthals- they didn’t have shoes (or shoelaces) and look what happened to them. Poof! Gone. Or mostly gone. Looking around, I’m not totally sure. (I’m talking to you, dude at Starbucks a couple days ago…).
Dear Wally
I’d argue that shoelaces are little more than a floppy, unstable rung on the evolutionary ladder. Steeped in recent tradition, it’s an inflection moment for us bipeds. Shoelaces? or velcro? Your choice how you want this to go. And as Neil Pert (former drummer / lyricist of Canada’s Rush and MENSA member) famously scratched out on a cocktail napkin, “if you chose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” Fashion: Shoelaces can be a stylish accessory to the actual shoe, even beyond their utility. I’ve never really thought of it this way, but some people really care about how their shoes give them agency out in the world. There is an expression in Italian that translates roughly to: “The shoes make the man.” So then must the shoelaces. If garish or aesthetically anemic, they will command too much untoward attention and distract from the intended messaging. Utility: Something is required that cinches up shoes to make them fit after being loose enough to slip a foot into painlessly. Shoelaces were pretty much the best available technology until velcro (or buckles for no nonsense lockdown, as in ski boots). In the old days, shoelaces (or some such) were used to attach, in knee-wrenching permanence, the boot to the ski. Then we got wiser. But, once velcro came a long, shoe tying became excessively time consuming and unnecessary. And using shoes with laces remains unnecessarily dangerous for clutzes like me. Velcro is sort of genius and has helped mankind a lot. I’ll posit that the biggest obstacle to widespread velcro adoption is the unfortunate but understandable association with toddlers’ shoes. So, fashionistas and CEO’s alike will, no time soon, not bristle at the insinuation that they lack the motor skills, memory or front lobe processing to do something complex that also requires opposable thumbs. Plus, velcro wingtips are a hard fashion stop for anyone over 20. So we need to die off and that will take time. Maybe if we stopped making shoelaces, some number of people’s livelihood would be shattered? I googled “how are shoelaces made” just to try and add some depth to your question’s response, JJ. Google burped a
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little and returned a snide response of “get a hobby or ask me something useful because I’m busy.” I’m kidding but there IS information on the industrial production of shoelaces. There are shoelace factories that wind up electrified nylon thread on a master spool in such a hypnotic way that some employees are said to suffer nausea, cold sweats and heart palpitations. (To be published in a book no one will read called The Hidden Cost of Making Shoelaces.) If we stopped making shoelaces, as you seem to fancy, we’d be left with 5 unemployed people and a massive surplus of aglets that we couldn’t even get rid of if everyone Wordled. (C’mon —look it up!) Some look to religion for guidance. Some might ask, what would Jesus do? (WWJD, for the bumper sticker philosophers.) I’ll tell you. He’d definitely have used sandals with velcro. Function above fashion. But as an unfortunate historical supposition, Pilate and Tiberius would probably have used velcro too. We’re moving to velcro, don’t worry. It may just knot happen as fast as you hope! -Wally Got a question or gripe for our advice columnist? Just email him at cwn4@aol.com
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August 19, 2022
Love letters to Ashokan
Artist and writer join forces and publish 'Solace & Sanctuary; the enduring gifts of the Ashokan' Chelsea Miller BSP Reporter The Hudson Valley has long been a source for profound inspiration for artists. From the Hudson River School to John Burroughs, our valley as a whole has been quietly beckoning and enchanting artists for generations. Continuing in that hallowed lineage are artist Kate McGloughlin and author Gail Straub, who have announced the publication of a new book, “Solace & Sanctuary; the enduring gifts of the Ashokan,” which is set to make its debut at the Woodstock School of Arts on Saturday, Aug. 27. As those who walk along the dam can attest, the Ashokan Reservoir is a cacophony of beauty. Stepping onto the walkway is akin stepping into Sistine Chapel; beauty at every turn. Every footstep brings a slightly different vantage of the competing glory of the mountains, the sky and the water itself. However, inextricably intertwined with majesty of the landscape is the tragic story of how, in part, it was created. In the early 20th century, New York City was faced with a water crisis and, armed with the power of eminent domain, the land was seized to solve the crisis and create a reservoir that could pipe direly needed water directly to New York City. Families from the nine towns in and around Olive Bridge were forced from their ancestral farm land in the name of progress and necessity, and the reservoir was constructed; the savior of the city and the undoing of entire rural communities who had lived and worked the land for generations. At the heart of the story of the Ashokan Reservoir is the juxtaposition between heart-swelling beauty and the complicated emotions of loss. Both McGlaughlin and Straub have deep connections to the reservoir. McGlaughlin, who has been faithful to the muse of the reservoir since she could hold a paint brush, can trace her roots all the way back to the famous Esopus pioneer Christoffel “Kit” Davis, and counts twelve generations living and working on the land, including some of those displaced by the construction of the reservoir. Straub was drawn to the area just over 41 years ago, “a newcomer, she says with a twinkle, when her and her husband purchased a small A-Frame perched on a bluestone ledge overlooking the reservoir and the 18 peaks that ensconce it. The first sparks of “Solace & Sanctuary” were kindled in 2016. Straub was working on her previous book, “The Ashokan Way.” Her first foray into fully writing, Straub (who has multiple books to her name) says that the style came naturally to her. Informed by her formative years in Brandywine River Valley, idling away the hours on the banks of the tiny stream dubbed “the pancake run,” which ran behind her house, is where Straub identifies her first full-blush romance with nature. “I could go out and be sad or confused or upset, whatever, and within ten minutes of being in the pancake run, everything evened out”, explains Straub. Combined with summers as a child spent in the wilds of Maine, surrounded by the white mountains and submerged in ponds brimming with life, Straub found that when she finally came to writing about the Ashokan, the words came easily. “It’s a love letter,” Straub says simply. Straub’s proceeding book, “The Ashokan Way,” chronicles Straub’s observations of the Ashokan Reservoir over the course of the year and sits nicely in the cannon of Thoreau, Burroughs and Oliver. Her research for the book led her to a name: Kate McGloughlin. “I was finishing up ‘The Ashokan Way,’ and I wanted to do a piece on the history of the Ashokan and the loss for all the families,” explains Straub. “I knew I had to speak to this rascal, Kate McGloughlin.” The pair met at McGloughlin’s ancestral home and as the iced coffee in their glasses got lower and the hours spooled out, the pair found deep kinship in their shared love of the reservoir. Says Straub, “Kate and I didn’t know it then, but (the conception of the new book came) after we’d talked outside and walked into her studio. I walked in and almost fell to my knees seeing (the) color and shape and form of her work. The pieces were so luminous and captured what I’d been trying to put words on for so many years. It was just shape shifting to experience. She had captured what I had experienced but in a totally different artistic form.” The resonance was two sided. Says McGloughlin, “The very first day we met she (Straub) handed me a chapter that she had written that was going to be in ‘The Ashokan Way.’ I had never heard anyone who was not in my family speak about the Ashokan in this way, and she got what I’m always after in my work. It’s about reverence of the land. I
Kate McGloughlin and Gail Straub, artist and author of “Solace and Sanctuary; The Ashokan’s Enduring Gifts.” McGloughlin painting, 'Cloudburst, Lower Basin' on right.
read in her words what I tried to paint. I was choked up. I felt affirmed. I was happy for the landscape had someone else pulling for it.” The conversation sparked a fire in McGloughlin that would ultimately culminate in a show at Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, CT entitled “Requiem for the Ashokan,” and Straub went on to publish her book “The Ashokan Way” in 2018, which garnered a string of accolades including A Nautilus Award, Foreword Indies Finalist, and named Best Book of 2018 by Spirituality and Practice. McGlaughlin and Straub continued their conversation, now strolling beside the reservoir. When the pandemic hit, both McGloughlin and Straub were thrust into isolation along with the rest of the world. It was during this tender time, a time when so many were feeling the effects of separation, that the idea of collaboration started to blossom. Straub approached McGloughlin with the idea; a book that held both her words and McGloughlin’s paintings. “In a way, this small but potent book was born of pain,” explains Starub. “It was born out of the pandemic. The idea came out in the height of the pandemic, when we were all sheltering. Kate and I started walking outdoors at the reservoir and we felt solace and sanctuary and one day, I said, ‘Kate, let’s do a book!’” McGloughlin says she didn’t take much convincing. “I could think of no greater way to honor this beautiful place AND my ancestors,” says McGloughlin. “The reservoir was giving everyone solace and sanctuary and we wanted to offer something that people could pick up and hold and bring you to that place, to that peace. It’s a way to be exponential.” What began to manifest was a book that included selected pieces from “The Ashokan Way,” which were revised and reworked by Straub and paired with McGloughlin’s breathtaking art. The final version includes a mix of new pieces by McGLoughlin, created especially for the book, as well as pieces from “Requiem for The Ashokan,” and private collections. Including pieces that have been acquired felt important to McGloughlin. “These are the people who have sustained and fed me. It was important to me to acknowledge them and offer appreciation.” For both McGloughlin and Straub, it was essential to put something beautiful and nuanced into the world, a book that could hold all of life’s opposites. Beauty that can be categorized as what the in Aristotelian context of Eudaimonia; a sense of well-being that is all encompassing and includes unadulterated joy, sadness, longing, possibility and everything in-between, choosing to hold all things and take a long view, or long body, as McGloughlin and Straub put it. The process of creating the book was intensely collaborative. “I think the richest part of the whole adventure has been this exchange – this mash up of forms,” says Straub. “Kate is an incredible painter and that changed my words and my words helped shape the content. Both forms are more vibrant and multi-dimensional. It’s something wonderous.” It would be easy to say that the McGloughlin’s art is a pictorial representation of what Straub expresses. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Instead, the images and the words seem to be in conversation with each other, a call and response of sorts to nudge the reader towards a deeper sense of the Ashokan Reservoir in all of its complicated beauty.
The collaborative spirit only deepened when it came time to design the book. McGloughlin and Straub turned to Kate Boyd and, says McGloughlin, “she made a beautiful thing into something even more beautiful, and she made it accessible to everyone in this book form. This entire book is born out of a manifold of collaborations… Boyd is a wonderfully creative person who quietly gave this thing form in a way we might not be able to.” They chose to organize the book by season, in part because the landscape dictated the structure. “The goal is to honor the land and to connect and allow other people to the land. The land told me; it goes by season,” Straub says. “One of the most profound ways the landscape reveals itself is through the seasons. I use the metaphor of clothes. When you see the valley in snow, it’s almost as if it’s decked out for a ball. Spring comes and it’s in chartreuse and rose. The seasons are an incredible, inexplicable offering from the land.” McGloughlin says, “I thought it was a great way to organize the book (and) to help people in. To me, I paint in all weather, and I walk in all weather, and so do many of these people who have a kinship to the reservoir and the beauty. There’s a through thread. It just makes sense, it’s a natural flow.” On this note, intertwined into the project is the driving desire to, as McGloughlin says, hold both reconciliation of the history of the Ashokan Reservoir while also holding reverence. “The reservoir is the place where it has all happened; terror, devastation; total calm, joy. The place that has (caused) heartbreak from one generation is the place of joy for another, transmuting the wound, making something beautiful out of something painful. I always say, ‘Take it to the studio,” and for other people they take to the reservoir.” The book launch and signing, which includes an intimate conversation with McGloughlin and Straub, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27th at 2 p.m. at the Robert H Angloch Gallery at the Woodstock School of Art. The venue is especially meaningful to McGloughlin. Over the years she has held a variety of leadership positions and currently sits on the board and teaches. Says McGloughlin, “The Woodstock School of Art is the reason I’m the artist, and human, I am today… that place and those people became my home as an artist—they made it possible for me to stay in the Hudson Valley, so it feels like the perfect place to launch this offering of beauty.” Continuing McGloughlin’s though, Straub says, “For me, as a writer, to be next to Kate and launch at this historic school, it moves me. It’s an honor. Everybody who visits gets changed by the Ashokan, a quiet settling, a sense of, well, solace and sanctuary. This offering is a way to take this place with them, wherever they go.” The book launch and signing for “Solace & Sanctuary; The Enduring Gifts of the Ashokan” will be hosted by the Woodstock School of Art, which is located at 2470 Rt. 212 in Woodstock in the Robert H Angeloch Gallery on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. For more information, call (845) 679-2388. The book was made possible by the Furthermore Grant, a program of the J.M Kaplan Fund.
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Rondout Valley High School 2021-2022: marking period 4 honors
Honor Roll Grade 9: Addyson Auchmoedy, Grace Coonrod, Grace Curran, Ian Domitrovits, Danielle Driekonski, Violet Elder‑Rusciolelli, Ryan Gillis, Devin Jimenez, Keara Johnson, Sophia Johnson, Logan Keller, Joleigh Kozack, Nathan Nilsen, Aidan Nolan, Flora Parker‑Myers, InJolina Secreto, Joseph Soi, Tate Suszczynski, Juliana Turner, Odin Vitek, and Julissa Vizcaino. Grade 10: Jakob Baron, Hunter Bober, Jonathan Chamberlain, Adeline Delessio, Rosendo Fontanez, Giada Labate, Justin Nazario, Hunter Ridgely, Harriett Seubert, Sara Startup, and Nadja Welden. Grade 11: Brooke Bogart, Byron Bradley, Freyja Cross, Alexander Driekonski, Kyle Fallaha, Fiona Fraser‑Gross, Connor Hamm, Taras Henza, Ryan Hornbeck, Andrew Kassian, Chase Kiszkiel, Amelia Lamkin, Jake Lawlor, Joseph Messina, Abigail Naccarato, Miu Person, Seneca Pharmer, Makalah Quick, Asher Rosen, Jack Samko, Liam Sell, John Soi, Michael Vanorden, and Solomon Zweig. Grade 12: Anthony Alaimo, Olivia Bonelli, Nova Brodhead, Carter Cafiero, Adam Chase Jr, Delaney Cole, Aaron Coston, Anita Creegan, Erin Culwell, Mia Day, Rocco DeAveiro, Ethan Decker, Christian DeGrote, Megan Ferris, Landen Frey, Stevie Gabler, Ayden Gray, Tye Keil, Michael Lamaruggine, Hunter Lapp, Christina Lettieri, Juele Martinez, Elsa McBride, John Mehalak IV, Joshua Neumann, Sydney Nilsen, Braydon O'Connor, Eric Oakley, Eliza Thurst, Timothy Traver, Angelina Turner, Colin VanWagenen, Maximalian Welden, Dalton Wells, Jason Whittaker, Alexis Williams and Nicholas Winne.
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Three wrongs The leaves of some of my garden’s trying-to-be-gaudy late-summer flowers are hanging from their stems like socks. The big maple on the stone wall is showing stressred leaves. Every morning, pairs of songbirds compete for a shrinking puddle on a tarp. But the humidity levels have been incredibly, live-ably low. Invasive weeds are suffering too, and more vulnerable to human attempts at extinction. And for the first time in ten-plus years, my older apple trees are showing no sign of the cedar/apple rust that’s been killing them. Yes, some of their leaves are caterpillar-chewed, but what’s left are still green on the branches. Maybe this long drought we’re having isn’t really so bad. So what if the reason most of my flowers are drying on the stalk is because I’m just not able to water them? It’s a circle of life thing, right? Natural processes. I don’t feel guilty about that at all. Except actually, I do. I should be watering them, and I’m not. The reason is kind of dumb: I got two new sprinklers two years ago, but now, can’t find either one. The tool shed had to be emptied for reconstruction, and a few tools temporarily stashed elsewhere never resurfaced. It’s ironic that this happened in the year sprinklers are more needed than they’ve been in ages. Believe me, I’ve just about torn the place apart looking for them. Yes, I could just buy a new one. But I know what will
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happen when I do. Say it with me: I’ll instantly find the two I’ve lost. One is actually still brand new in the box, a replacement from the company for a faulty model. It’s a very fine-looking sprinkler, with lots of bells and whistles, but because it rained so much last year, I haven’t gotten to hear them yet. I have all kinds of need for them, including a pair of garden beds in the backyard that house berries and vegetables, and an uncountable number of flower beds surrounding the house. A simple hose is the only watering tool I currently have, forcing me to triage and abandon any beds beyond its range and scope. Nonetheless, I’m outside morning and evening, doing what I can to keep the rest alive. No, my well isn’t a deep one. And it has offered brown water in former droughty times. So it’s touch-and-go here, as it is, I know, for many. Which do we serve, our own survival or our plants’? Oh, whyyyy do we have to choose? So far, the water’s stayed clear. It drips icy cold on my toes as I dump it on phlox and anemone, multiflora rudbeckia, rose-less roses, and far too many potted plants. I also water shallow containers so the birds don’t have to fight for the tarp wrinkle puddle (but they do anyway). Never mind that there’s an actual bird bath complete with a spa-like solar fountain that they’re ignoring. Apparently, deep, bubbling water is just not their jam. But if rain doesn’t come soon, it might be. I bet I’m not the only person who made a wish last spring for a dryer, less mosquito-rich summer. How well our prayers were answered! Last year was so wet, I never
gave watering a thought. This year’s been so dry, it’s just about all I think about. Isn’t this so much like life? Just when you believe you’ve sorted out happiness and sorrow, everything flips upside down. And then it does it again. And again. These are the kinds of things I think about as I stand outside hour after hour, dowsing the plants and my feet with water. I’m very lucky to have all this water, this I know. And weirdly, I’m starting to think I’m also lucky to have these watering sessions too. There’s nothing like lots of time doing nothing but holding a hose to slap you forcefully into what feels like the most present part of the present moment. Morning and evening, it’s just the plants and insects, the birds and the sun, the clouds and my thoughts. They’ve actually turned out to be very interesting company. But I can’t stop pondering giving up and buying a new sprinkler. I have no idea if the well will keep flowing or start to trickle, but watching the flowers I can’t reach droop and brown is absolute torture. So I’ve decided I’m going to get one, even though that thing I said is going to happen, undoubtedly will. It’s a law of life. Murphy’s, I think, which states that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. But I just realized that this law makes something else pretty guaranteed to happen too. According to my interpretation of natural law, two wrongs don’t make a right, but three might. And that creates a very high probability that one plus two sprinklers I won’t need will equal raining buckets.
Put your past behind you. As I said in my last article, if history was easy to destroy with paint, I would cover mine up with a variety of colors. Specifically, my dating history. Not only did I make dating mistakes, I used a Sharpie to make them! Not a fine point one, either. I went full-blown maximum-marker on a couple of them! I mean, yikes. Anyway. You live, you learn. Clearly, history isn’t easy to cover up… but what about blow up? Does a blow up take care of the past? In Kerhonkson, I would say yes. I was driving down 209, minding my own business, when I had to slam on my brakes because people were standing in the middle of the road asking for money. This seems like a danger to me. Does no one else think so? I mean, these poor people are putting Around town their lives on the literal yellow line. Then you have idiots like me driving around looking for something, anything to write about and make fun of, and not paying attention. Yes, before I get hate mail, I was distracted and not paying attention to the road. What I was paying attention to was the lack of the Kerhonkson PX gas station. After tossing some loose change into the bucket, because who carries cash anymore, I pulled into the parking lot… and I sat there. Just sat there. In my car. Staring. Mouth agape. I wasn’t necessarily shocked by what I saw in front of me. The last time I was in that gas station, it was a mess! But, seeing a huge pile of rubble shook me as if I had witnessed the blow up. I was immediately thrust into a teenage timeline, circa 1984. I was wearing a brown ringer t-shirt and a brown baseball cap, with a bright orange P and X emblazoned on the front. This was my first job. I may not have looked cute
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All blown up in Kerhonkson. Photo by Kelly Wright
but I was making $3.35 an hour! Woohoo! Stuart Nelson and Robert Whitman owned the PX chain. There was the Kerhonkson PX, Accord PX, and a minion in between the two called the PX Express. I started at the Kerhonkson PX because I lived close enough to walk to work. It was there that I learned how to make a most excellent egg sandwich. I was introduced to an egg ring, which changed my life and I still own one. Please note: I bought it on Amazon. I did NOT steal it from the PX. I may be many things, but I am not a thief. The PX was known for amazing breakfast sandwiches and spectacular subs! I have talked about the pizza sub before because I cannot and will not ever forget its amazingness. You cannot convince me that there was anything better than a PX sub. I promise you. If you know, you know. If you don’t, well, that’s sad. You are truly missing out. The PX was literally the coolest place to be and, as I said, I worked there! It was there that I learned the value
of a dollar, responsibility, and work ethic. Nancy Sherman was my boss and I still credit her for making me the amazing employee that I am today. My boss should probably send her a thank you card and some flowers. I owe all my customer service skills to her. She also gave me stellar parental advice. I came to work one day and told her that my stomach hurt. She said ‘Fart. It will make you feel better.’ I have said these same words to my child and do not doubt that I will repeat them to my grandchildren. Nancy was a mother figure that I needed at the time and I’m happy to say she is still in my life. However, the thing that was better than the subs and Nance, were the friendships that were made. I mean, put a bunch of rowdy teenagers together and you have to expect some chaos. And, chaos there was! We were like ‘The Breakfast Club’ but more fun. One night I walked out of the bathroom and was drenched with a bucket full of water that was placed strategically above the door. Another time I turned on a faucet to wash the dishes and was soaked because of a sprayer that was taped. We drank beer while stocking the cooler, had condiment wars in the parking lot, and much more reckless fun than I would ever reveal. One time we got in trouble for pretending that we all had to work on Christmas Day. Bob Whitman knew how mad I was that day and I didn’t even have to say a word. Now, I look back on the shenanigans and feel bad. He also had to work on Christmas and wasn’t even in on the shenanigans. The Kerhonkson PX was the perfect first job. It taught me everything I needed to know about life, death, love, laughter and friendship. Now, I heard it’s going to be another gas station with a Dunkin’ inside. I’m not mad at that, but it will never live up to or paint over the history of the PX.
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Get your licks in Not gonna lie—I’ve been eyeballing Barthel’s Creamery all summer and have been stopping in regularly in the name of research on my Ellenville comings-and-goings, so celebrating the ice cream was bound to happen in this column sooner or later. These cool mid-August nights remind me that winter is lurking like a thieving thug, so the time is nigh to put mouth to cone and pen to paper before it’s too cold. While I can certainly eat ice cream in the winter, summer is really its proper season. It’s clear to tell from the clientele standing at the service window that Barthel’s (one of a few beloved family farm stands on the Rt 209 corridor between Wally Nichols Ellenville and Kingston) is a wholesome, all-ages and special family treat. Ice cream, of course, is the main course. And lots of it. Some of the sampled and delicious flavors include Southern Peach, Campfire S’mores, Moose Tracks, Key Lime Pie, Tahitian Vanilla and Cherry Chocolate Chunk. These are the tip of the iceberg supported by all the usual flavor suspects, and locally made Jane’s Ice cream has a robust
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Horoscopes Uranus turns retrograde on the 24th, joining the four other outer (slow moving) planets in retrograde motion while they are spread out over five houses. At the same time the personal planets inhabit only two houses. In addition, all the personal planets are in direct motion. The result seems to imply a lack of resolution for any major problem we face, especially since the planet Mars is square the Sun. The new Moon in Virgo on the 27th will find all of us paying attention to details and making sure we complete as many projects as possible.
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ARIES: 3/21 to 4/19: Mars, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 3rd solar house, working to bring your special information to the public. It’s also possible you will meet interesting new people you enjoy—especially after the new Moon on the 27th. Don’t be surprised when you feel more positive about your prospects.
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TAURUS: 4/20 to 5/20: Venus, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 4th solar house of home and family—your primary concern at present. Children may be back to school and need extra attention in addition to the need for extra money to meet the new expenses. The new Moon on the 27th may lead to an innovative method to cope with any added need. GEMINI: 5/21 to 6/20: Mercury, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 5th solar house of love, children and creativity, helping you feel positive about your present experience. In addition, with Mars positioned at your Ascendant many events seem to be happening at one time—keeping you breathless. The new Moon in Virgo will keep you on track. CANCER: 6/21 to 7/20: The new Moon in Virgo on the 27th falls in your 3rd house of communication and education. You may be in the process of deciding to
presence. Of course, there are myriad size, container, cone and topping choices. There are also some cool drinky options, such as the frozen hot chocolate, which is too much of a harbinger of winter to make it my way, but intriguing and maybe a good seasonal transition for the braver? (Barthel’s Creamery typically shuts down in late fall, but the farm stand stays open for many holiday related treats and x-mas trees.) The iced Affogato is a cold brew with your choice of ice cream, whipped cream, with a dusting of cinnamon and your choice of caramel or chocolate drizzle. ($5.99). For the nondairy types who might feel marginalized at a country creamery, fear not. You can have a nondairy whipped cream sundae. Pie slices are also available, which makes this as charming and main-street-American as it could possibly be. My dad’s favorite ice cream was vanilla. I had a dream recently that he came to visit and we went to Barthel’s. He got the Tahitian vanilla and was very happy about it… Grab your dad, or your kid (or just yourself) and head to Barthel’s for some late summer tradition building!
return to school to enroll in a course that will be helpful at your job—if it will help, go for it! You will then be positioned for additional responsibility and, of course, income.
LEO: 7/21 to 8/22: The Sun, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 2nd solar house of money together with the new Moon. At this point, your primary focus is on increasing your income with the goal of greater success in your career. This new Moon calls for serious attention to detail as you apply for additional education. VIRGO: 8/23 to 9/22: Mercury, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 2nd solar house of money. With the Sun in your 1st house, you are in major discussions regarding budgetary problems that you hope will lead to increased income. The new Moon in Virgo, your own sign, will surely help.
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vacation to some exotic location, or perhaps to tackle that book you’ve always wanted to write. That way, you avoid the negative feeling.
PISCES: 2/20 TO 3/20: Neptune, another slow-moving planet, continues in your 1st solar house of personality, keeping you glued to the development of your special gifts. Perhaps it’s time to take a deep breath and allow yourself to embrace a more traditional career— possibly in the medical field—or one that is not solitary. 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 long-term goals.
LIBRA: 9/23 to 10/22: Venus, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 11th solar house of earned income. With the Sun in your 12th house, it is hidden from view, and therefore unable to help with any monetary discussion. It might be more advantageous to postpone any discussion until a later date. SCORPIO: 10/23 to 11/22: Mars and Pluto, your two ruling planets, are not in good aspect at this time. However, your career is on track, but you would like to add to your income. Therefore, this may be an appropriate time to learn a new skill that will add something new to your resume. The new Moon in Virgo is a good time for you. SAGITTARIUS: 11/23 to 12/21: Jupiter, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 6th solar house of daily work and health. This results in feeling satisfied with your present working conditions. However, since you’re always looking for advancement, perhaps a new or different course of study would be beneficial. CAPRICORN: 12/22 to 1/20: Saturn, your ruling planet, continues in your 2nd solar house of money, a subject always of concern to you. You’re beginning to feel it’s time to take a positive step forward but be very careful. This new Moon is a good time to begin the process, by checking your present place of employment. AQUARIUS: 1/21 to 2/19: Uranus, your ruler, is a very slow-moving planet and is positioned in your 4th solar house of home and family. This position often results in feeling restless. Perhaps it’s time to plan a
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FOR THE FAMILY Quilt group Zoom meetings At 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month, with the next meeting on Aug. 20, 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. In-person story times at Little Ones Learning Center in Accord Little Ones Learning Center, a free early-literacy program for ages 0-6 located in the Rochester Reformed Church, 5142 Route 209, Accord, continues its in-person story times, 10 a.m.-noon each Wednesday and Saturday, with upcoming story times on Aug. 20, 24, 27, and 31. Enjoy stories, crafts and lots of fun. For more information, call Little Ones Learning Center at 845-626-4112 or Mary Lee, LLC treasurer, at 845-626-7249. 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 Aug. 20 and 27. 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 845-687-7023. Every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday at the Redwing Blackbird Theater in Rosendale Join the community at the Redwing Blackbird Theater, 413 Main St., Rosendale, 4-6 p.m. Saturdays (Aug. 20 and 27) for the Punch Opera Hand Puppet Show, workshops and museum tours; 5-7 p.m. Mondays (Aug. 22 and 29) for open workshops to create, paint and prepare puppets and signage for events; and 5-7 Tuesdays (Aug. 23, and 30) for group rehearsal for upcoming gigs. The group is always looking for people to join for shows, parades and marches. For more information, visit redwingblackbirdtheater. com or call 845-658-7651. The Rosendale Farmers Market Serving the community since 2006, the Rosendale Farmers Market is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each Sunday (Aug. 20 and 27) in Willow Kiln Park, 5 Hardenburgh Lane, Rosendale. Vendors include Momemade all natural vegan dog treats, local potter Kila Bates, Manifest Coffee, Fiddlehead Farm (thefiddleheadway.com), Wrights Farm (eatapples.com), Spruce Run & Stoney Ridge Farm (sr-srfarm.com), Three Sisters Farm (on Facebook as the Three Sisters Farm), HV Heirloom Farm (hvheirloomfarm.com), Acorn Hill Farm & Creamery (acornhillfarmny.com), Bonticou Ducks (bonticouducks.com), Hermans Erie Hotel and Cereghino Smith Wines (cereghinosmith.com). Visit rosendalefarmersmarketny.com. Stone Ridge Farmers & Makers Market Join the community and meet local farmers and makers of all kinds, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, May-December, rain or shine, at Stone Ridge Orchard, 3012 Route 213, Stone Ridge, with upcoming markets on Aug. 20 and 27. The weekly event features just-picked fruit and vegetables, local meats, fresh baked goods, apple cider, hard cider and a celebration of maker-made specialty foods and products. Local vendors include 1857 Spirits Barber’s Farm Distillery, Bonticou Ducks, Breezy Hill Orchard, Cooper’s Daughter Spirits at Olde York Farm, Faithfully Yours Atelier, Hepworth Farm, Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider, Kingston Bread and Bar, Knoll Krest Farm, Lilly Bear Treats, Meat Things, Momemade Dog Treats, Namai, Ram’s Valley, Ritual Powders, Stone Ridge Orchard, Terra & Twine, the Ardent Homesteader, Tree Juice Maple Syrup and Marvin Gardens. Come and make a day of it, meeting the alpacas, having a picnic under the big apple tree. Enjoy pizza and locally sourced fare served up by the Stone Ridge Orchard chef or have a drink at the farm bar. For more information, visit srfmm.com or call 845-687-2587. Mindful Mondays with Aimee Trumbore Join the community at 2 p.m. Mondays,
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The Hoot, a celebration of music and nature for all generations.
Summer Hoot At the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge The community is invited to enjoy three days of live music outdoors on Hoot Hill, plus fun kids’ activities, guided hikes to the Covered Bridge and Cathedral Gorge, blacksmith demos, camping, jamming, local food and craft vendors, beer and cider, and unique joyful multi-generational good times, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 26-28, at the Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. The Hoot line-up includes The Mammals, Naika Sings, Lau Noah, Pilfers, What?, Olivia K & the Parkers, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, Craig Santiago, Breathe Owl Breathe, Creole Rock, City Stompers, Dennis Lichtman, Lyn Hardy & Ruth Ungar, The People’s Herbalist, Liana Gabel,
Aug. 22 and 29, in the activity room, at the Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge, to develop awareness, cultivate more presence and strengthen the ability to bring mindfulness into dayto-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, visit stoneridgelibrary.org or call 845687-7023. Vanaver Caravan of Rosendale’s online dance classes for ages 3-adult Each Monday (Aug. 22 and 29), Wednesday (Aug. 24 and 31), and Thursday (Aug. 25 and Sept. 1) dance from home with the family and Vanaver Caravan. Suggested donation of $10-$20. For more information, visit vanavercaravan.org or call 845-256-9300. 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 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 meetings for Group 1 are on Aug. 22, and for Group 2 on Aug. 29. Email carra22@ aol.com to join a group. Mahjong, Tuesdays at Stone Ridge Library The Stone Ridge Library hosts ongoing weekly mahjong at 10 a.m. Tuesdays (Aug. 23 and 30), in the activity room of the library, 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge. New members and beginners are welcome. No registration required. Just
Berman & Rice, Love Waves, Two for the Road, Michael Farkas, Arm-ofthe-Sea Theater, Serious Juggling & Comedy, and more! Other happenings include blacksmithing demos, 3-6 p.m. Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday; Guided Mushroom Foray, 5:30 p.m. with Luke Sarrantonio and 4:30 p.m. with Will Padilla-Brown; Kids Zone, noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Kids parade, 4:30 p.m. Sunday; and Yoga with Sara Trapani, 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Pavillion. For more information including the full schedule of music, activities and events, visit hoot.love, ashokancenter.org, or call 845-657-8333.
walk in. For more information, call 845687-7023 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, Aug. 23 and 30. For more information, visit wholeskyyoga. com or call 845-706-3668. All the awesome animal habitats, Junior Naturalists at Minnewaska Join Park Educators, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 to learn all about habitat, what it is and why it is so important for all living things, including humans. The group will take a three-mile loop hike on the Beacon Hill Footpath and Carriage Road and search for various animal habitats and the animals who live there. Participants will play a fun game called “Oh Deer” and then everyone will make plaster animal tracks to take home. This program is recommended for kids, 6-12, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. Pre-registration is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752. Rosendale Seniors next meeting and upcoming trips The Town of Rosendale Seniors meetings are held at 1 p.m. every second (Sept. 14) and fourth Wednesday (Aug. 24) of the month, at the Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 Route 32, Rosendale. A visit to Myrtle Beach is planned for Sept. 11-17. The trip includes six nights lodging, 10 meals (six breakfasts and four dinners), three evening shows, Barefoot Landing (unique and popular shopping and dining area), Myrtle Beach boardwalk, etc., at $739/person double occupancy. For more info, call Chickie at 845-6582414 or Hal at 845-658-9020. Stone Ridge Library helps climb the family tree with Genealogist Sarah Gutman Learn how and where to start planting the family tree. Find out what data records are out there and how to
utilize the FamilySearch.org database to start the search. Genealogist Sarah Gutman is a member of the association of Professional Genealogists. She is employed by Legacy Tree Genealogists. Registration is required for this workshop, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 via Zoom. Contact Sarah Robertson, at 845-6877923, ext. 8. All about water, Junior Naturalists at Minnewaska: Learn all about the water cycle with Park Educators, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. The group will play a fun game and then, participants will take a one-mile loop hike to see the Peter’s Kill stream and a small waterfall. While at the stream, students will measure the pH and dissolved oxygen of the water and look for macroinvertebrates living in the stream. This program is recommended for kids, 6-12, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. Meet at the Peter’s Kill Area. Pre-registration is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752. All-ages Chess Hour at the Rosendale Library Every Thursday, 4-5 p.m., Aug. 25 and Sept. 1, 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. Junior Sportsmen’s Program takes aim at knowledge and safety for all Each Thursday at 6 p.m., May-October (next meetings on Aug. 25 and Sept. 1), students of all ages come out to the Marbletown Sportsmen’s Club Junior Sportsmen’s Program. The archery class, taught by Pete Sarr, chairperson of the program, is alternated every other Thursday with firearms, with both programs held at the Marbletown Sportsmen’s Club, 95-105 Scarawan Road, Stone Ridge. Students of every level, from first timers to seasoned hunters, from kids to mature adults, learn everything from the proper stance to how to hold the bow and gun, to the proper terminology on the range and much more, all emphasizing proper safety. All necessary equipment is provided for the program at no cost. Call Sarr at 845687-9305 or visit marbletownsportsmensclub.com. Preschool Story Time on the library lawn with Ligeia Garland Sponsored by the Marbletown Youth Commission, Stone Ridge Library presents Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 on the back lawn at the library, 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge. For more information and registration, visit the calendar at stoneridgelibrary.org or call Julianna Arms, Children’s Services, at 687-7023.. Poetry with Rosemary Dean Join the community via Zoom, 1:30-3 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month, with the next meetings on Sept. 1 and 15. This program is presented by the Stone Ridge Library. Contact Rosemary Dean at rmdeen@gmail.com to join the group. Marbletown Seniors meetings and trips The Seniors hold their meetings at the Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main St., across from Key Bank in Stone Ridge, noon on the first Friday, Sept. 2 (bring a dish to share or drop $3 in the basket on the food table), and 1 p.m. on the third Friday, Sept. 16 (bring a dessert to share or drop $2 in the basket on the dessert table), each month. The bus departs at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, for the excursion to the Waterfront at Silver Birches, Pennsylvania, featuring “Voices of Legends” with Eric Kerns singing Elvis, Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, Ray Charles and more. Cost of $50 trip includes family-style menu of roast pork loin, herb-crusted roast beef, dessert, coffee, tea or iced tea. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, the bus takes off at 9:30 a.m. to travel to the Riverview Inn, Matamoras, Pennsylvania. The group will sing, dance, laugh and remember as Rich Wilson sings songs of “Days of Yesterday.” Appetizers will be given upon arrival, and lunch at noon includes salad, breast of chicken and top round beef, vegetables and potato, with dessert, coffee, tea, iced tea, soda and open bar with beer and wine. Cost $52. All trips leave from, and return to, Marbletown Reformed Church, 3750 Main St./Route 209, Stone Ridge, across from the post office. Call Sharon Letus, trip chairperson, at 845-687-9162 for information.
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Music and more with the Teri Roiger Quartet and more, at Lydia’s Café
Events continued from page 20 Mobile blood drive at Rosendale Community Center As the recent spike in Covid cases continues to cause a decrease in blood donations, help is needed more than ever. Hospitals and patients rely upon a steady flow of donors to receive lifesaving blood donations, but blood supply has become unstable. The blood supply still stands well below the ideal level. Donate 2:30-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at the mobile blood drive, at the Rosendale Community Center, 1055 Route 32 North, Rosendale.
ARTS, MUSIC, BODY & MIND Restorative yoga & sound bath with Marely Corniel at Whole Sky Yoga This class will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug 19, at Whole Sky Yoga, 3588 Main St., Stone Ridge. Relax on bolsters and blankets to support the body in floor postures, encouraging deep and absolute comfort. Postures are held for 5-20 minutes, giving the body plenty of time to unwind and soften. Then end with a sound bath which soothes the nervous system, vibrates on a cellular level, and helps move into a meditative state. Enjoy crystal singing bowls, voice toning, gong, chimes and shamanic drumming. Cost is $30/$24 members. For more information, visit wholeskyyoga.com or call 845-7063668. Yoga on the lawn with Deb Jones, at Stone Ridge Library Deb Jones from the Yoga House in Kingston will teach an hour-long class at 9 a.m., Saturdays, Aug. 20 and 27, for all abilities, on the lawn at the Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge. Classes are free. Registration is required for each class. For more information, visit stoneridgelibrary.org or call 845-687-7023. Big Bulgarian Dance Party at Stone Ridge Orchard Join the community, 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Stone Ridge Orchard, 3012 Route 213, Stone Ridge for a Big Bulgarian Dance Party with special guests, Cherven Traktor. Traditional Bulgarian folk music and improvisation will be performed by master musicians Nikolay Kolev on the bowed gadulka and Donka Koleva (vocals), with Belle Birchfield (tambura) and Michael Ginsburg (tapan). For more information, visit stoneridgeorchard.com or call 845-687-2587. Clio’s Muse, a history reading club Stone Ridge Library’s history reading club, Clio’s Muse will meet, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 via Zoom to discuss, “Who we are and how we got here” by David Reich. This groundbreaking book explains how technological advances in genomics and the extraction of ancient DNA have profoundly changed the understanding of human prehistory while resolving many long-standing controversies. To join the group, contact Sarah Roberstson at sarah@stoneridgelibrary.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, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each Sunday except the last Sunday of each month for the summer, with the next upcoming session on Aug. 21. Newcomers are always welcome. Meeting ID is 824 6639 6032 and Passcode is 294808. Visit cometomama. org or call 845-853-5154 for more information. Early morning birders at Minnewaska Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those just looking to learn the basics, this series (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 23 and 30) will offer various outings led by Nick Martin, park educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants should bring binoculars and water and wear appropriate hiking shoes. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the main entrance to Minnewaska between 6:30-7 a.m. Participants must arrive prior to the start of the program. The Park Preserve gates will be locked at 7 a.m. Late arrivals will not be allowed in the Park Preserve. The total number of participants is limited to 25, first come, first served. For more information, call 845-255-0752 or email nicholas.martin@parks.ny.gov.
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High Falls Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery store, open to all shoppers, offering access to local, ethically and organically grown produce and other products.
Co-op kitchen cookout and beer tasting High Falls Food Co-op is hosting another summer cook-out day, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Co-op, located on the corner of Route 213 and Lucas Turnpike. Beef and vegan burgers and hotdogs will be served. Take-out or sit at the tables and chairs under a tent in the recently repaved parking lot. Special guest Arrowood Farm Brewery will also be on hand from noon-2 p.m. with beer tasting for adults. The event will be held rain or shine. The store will be open for regular shopping
with an abundance of cold beverages and yummy homemade salads available for purchase, as always. High Falls Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery store, open to all shoppers, offering access to local, ethically and organically grown produce and other products. Serving the public since 1976, the High Falls Food Co-op is one of the oldest food cooperatives in the country. For more information, visit highfallsfoodcoop.com or call 845-687-7262.
Enjoy live music 7-10 p.m. Saturday nights at Lydia’s Café, 7 Old Route 209, Stone Ridge, with no cover; donations welcome, reservations recommended. Upcoming performances include Joel Harrison Group with guitarists Joel Harrison & Pete McCann along with bassist Gary Kelly and drummer Chris Bowman, Aug. 20 and the Teri Roiger Quartet featuring vocalist Roiger with husband and Roiger bassist John Menegon, Steve Einerson, piano, and Matt Garrity, drums, on Aug. 27. Call 845-687-6373 or visit lydias-cafe.com.
Virtual Community Holistic Healthcare Week online Zoom New works by Cottekill artist, Lora video and telephone Shelley, at the Wired Gallery in High Falls sessions The Wired Gallery presents a new exhibition featuring the latest works of Lora Shelley, a multidisciplinary artist based near Cottekill. Her show, on exhibit through Sunday, Sept. 4 includes a variety of oil paintings and linocut prints, and will have its opening reception, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the gallery, 11 Mohonk Road, High Falls. While primarily a painter and a printmaker, Shelley has experimented in diverse media including fiber, wood and clay. Her clay work, more playful in nature, will also be on exhibit. A Road Island School of Design graduate, with a BFA in Illustration, ’94, Sheeley has been displaying her work both nationally and internationally for over 30 years. The Wired Gallery is open, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and may be accessed by ringing the bell at all other times. For more information, visit thewiredgallery.com or call 682-564-5613.
Autumn paint class with Stone Ridge artist Jill Obrig at the Bevier House Museum Join the community, 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, rain date, Aug. 28, at the Ulster County Historical Society Bevier House Museum, 2682 Route 209, Marbletown for this autumn landscape painting workshop with Stone Ridge artist and retired Rondout Valley High School teacher Jill Obrig. Sunflowers are at their best this time of year and will be the subject of this painting class. The class, available for all ages and levels will be held outdoors. Bring water for drinking, and wear clothes that are ok to get paint on. Fees are $45 for non-members and $35 for members. Seating is limited; reservations are required by 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. For information and registration, call 8445-377-1040 or visit ulstercountyhs.org.
The future, by Cottekill artist, Lora Shelley.
In this workshop, students learn how to pickle it all, including kosher dills.
Pickle it, a free healthy cooking Zoom workshop Learn how simple and easy it is to make traditional fermented pickles like kosher dills, kimchi, sauerkraut, half-sours, dilly beans, even smoked okra pickles, including tips on pickling containers in this 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 free Zoom workshop; brought to you by the collaboration of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, Ellenville Regional Rural Health Care Network and Stick to Local Studio. For more information and registration, contact Healthy Cooking Educator Maria Reidelbach at mrr233@cornell.edu or call 845-340-3990.
Holistic Health Community of Stone Ridge will offer its Virtual Holistic Healthcare Week, Monday-Friday, Aug. 22-26 via Zoom. Practitioners offering their services include Cornelia Wathen, Emotion Code; Donna Nisha Cohen, spiritual counseling; George Jacobs, PsychoSpiritual Counseling; Jadina Lilien, Family Systemic Constellations; Karin Reynolds, life coaching; Lightfield session; Rob Norris, Reconnective healing; Sharon Lococo, Consciousness Shifting; Shulamit Elson, Sound Healing; Suzanne Bottigliero, Chakra clearing and rebalancing; Vicki Kramer Nathan, resilience and wellness coaching; and Wendy Wolosoff-Hayes, Spacious heart guidance, plus other holistic opportunities. 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.
Clove Valley Community Farm work party Join Aileah, the farmer, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays (Aug. 23 and 30) and/or 4 p.m.-dark, Thursdays (Aug. 25 and Sept. 1), to spend time outdoors, connect with the soil, be and work with the plants, and celebrate the summer and falls seasons (through November) with others in the gardens, at Clove Valley Community Farm, 81 Clove Valley Road, High Falls. Open to all ages and abilities. To join the work party text Aileah at 570-762-2872 or visit clovevalleycommunityfarm.com.
Page 22, August 19, 2022, BlueStone Press Events continued from page 21 Soil to Soul volunteer days with Moonrise Apothecary and Herb Farm Holistic Health Community of Stone Ridge presents Soil to Soul with Moonrise Apothecary and Herb Farm, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 23 and 30, at the farm, 30 Crispell Lane, New Paltz. Connect with medicinal herbs and herbal practices at the farm’s community volunteer days. Learn harvesting, drying, processing, weeding and fall seeding while hanging out and having good conversation. No experience needed. For more info, visit moonriseapothecary.com. Stone Ridge Library presents Spanish conversations with Francisco and Varcia via Zoom ¿Hablas español? To brush up on Spanish conversation skills and meet other language lovers in a friendly and stress-free environment with facilitators Francisco Rivera and Varcia Venetzanos, join the class on Zoom, 1-2 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month, with the next session on Aug. 23. All levels are welcomed. ¡Hasta entonces! Rivera was born and raised in Spanish Harlem in NYC and is a long-term resident of Marbletown. Venetzanos, also of Marbletown, is a native New Yorker. She is also a fluent speaker of Greek, which was her first language. Sign up at the SRL online calendar at stoneridgelibrary.org or call 845-687-7023. 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. The next meeting for the Lions is noon Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Black Board Bistro Conference Room, 1915 Lucas Turnpike, Cottekill. For more information on being included in the club’s next meeting, contact Sue Curcio, president, at otrlsc@gmail.com or Janet Sutter, treasurer at janet.sutter@ aol.com. The Stone Ridge Library Saunter-ers The group will continue their weekly sojourns: noon-12:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, on the Wallkill Valley rail trail. Meet at the parking lot across from St. Peter’s Church in Rosendale to walk on the trail after the Trestle Bridge. Look for Sarah, in her trusty NPR ball cap. Put on comfy walking shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. For more information, visit stoneridgelibrary.org or call 845-687-7023. Wildflower harvesting and arranging with Diana Brenes Seiler in Rosendale Join Diana Brenes Seiler, director of Soil to Soul, on a walk around Joppenbergh Mountain to gather wildflowers and to then arrange them into bouquets, 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the gazebo at the Willow Kiln Park/Rosendale Municipal Parking Lot. If possible, bring a vase, tall glass jar or other vessels of various sizes, and garden clippers. Register at https:// forms.gle/5p7C8Z90NwJpkcZx6. For more information, call 845-641-5311 or email soiltosoul@holistichealthcommunity.org. Wawarsing Historical Society and Knife Museum The museum, in the old Napanoch schoolhouse at 3 Irish Cape Road, Napanoch, is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays through Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4. There will be guided tours of the history of the Town of Wawarsing and the history of knife making and collecting. The knife store will be open, selling all types of cutleries. The museum will also be offering free knife sharpening on Aug. 27. For more information, visit theknifemuseum.com or call 845-399-2388. Rosendale Theatre features artist of the month for August, Harris Weinberger Hurley artist Harris Weinberger earned a degree in psychology from Curry College in Boston and worked as a mechanic at M&E Manufacturing in Kingston before he discovered his enjoyment of abstract painting in an art therapy class years ago. He has pursued it ever since. Weinberger’s work is on exhibit this month, at the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale. Visit rosendaletheatre.org or call 845-658-8989.
Art & music in the woods with Liana Gabel and more at the Rail Trail Café There is a natural backdrop and canopy of trees, a small sound system, a few lights, and open ears and hearts at the Rail Trail Café, 310 River Road Extension, Rosendale. Upcoming performances include an evening of Flamenco, guitar and song from Andalucia, 6 p.m. tonight, Friday, Aug. 19; Matoaka Little Eagle and Sally Bermanzohn, at 1 p.m., Evan Pritchard, at 3 p.m., and Levanta, at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; acoustic guitarist and vocalist Marji Zintz, at 1 p.m. and tap dancer Liana Gabel, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21; Sam Claiborne, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26; singer/songwriter Steven Michael Pague, at 1 p.m., electro-acoustic trio Shokoloko, at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27; Kirtan songs with Ned and Lynn, at 11 a.m., Brazilian and American Jazz with Ann Belmont and friends, at 1 p.m., and slide guitarist, oboist, and singer, Marianne Osiel, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. A basket is passed at all events, and $10 or pay-what-you-can is suggested. “Please bring cash,” says the Rail Trail Café website. Visit railtrailcaferosendale.com or call 845-389-7714 for info.
Singer, songwriter, guitarist and tap dancer Liana Gabel. Photo by Kristopherjohnson.com.
Eat with your eyes, play with your food, a class on intuitive eating Holistic Health Community of Stone Ridge invites the community to join artist/herbalist Tanya Himeji Romero of Woodland Pantry, 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Aug. 20, in her studio, 139 Cornel Street, at the corner of Cornell and Bruyn, Kingston, as she shares her philosophy of intuitive eating. The style relies on color, texture, nostalgia and intuition to navigate the important task of feeding oneself with health, inspiration, playfulness and ease throughout the day. Class will begin with a talk and walk-thru of preparations, processed vegetables and other ingredients and end with each student plating their own intuitive meal to enjoy. For more information and registration, call 845-867-7008 or visit the events section at holistichealthcommunity.org.
Artist/herbalist Tanya Himeji Romero of Woodland Pantry.
Holistic Health Community volunteer Therese Bimka continues Zoom meditations HHC volunteer Therese Bimka will continue to have an 8 a.m. daily community meditation via Zoom, open to all and free of charge. Each session will last 20 minutes. The bulk of the time will be used for group meditation. Each daily meditation will end by setting an intention for healing self and the community. “We are up to about 70 Bimka participants including international folks,” said Bimka. “It’s a good way to begin and end the day,” she suggested. Meeting ID is 973 702 2629 and the password is 397057. For more information on the daily community meditations and all her events including the Interfaith Pray-in and the Community Mental Health Forum, reach out to her by email at theresebimka@ gmail.com.
Elder Odyssey, a workshop for enhancing quality of life, with Ev Mann and Lester Strong What does it take to enhance quality of life? In a time of tremendous uncertainty, polarization, and existential threat, how does one find peace, contentment and even joy in daily life. The goal of Elder Odyssey’s Quality-of-Life Workshop is to give each participant practical ways to achieve these important outcomes. These practices aren’t quick fixes to problems but rather profound techniques that have proven effective for centuries. Evry Mann and Lester Strong, the workshop facilitators, invite participants to join them for this transformative experience, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 and 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Kiva, 3588 Main St., Stone Ridge, behind MaMA. Topics for this workshop, presented by Holistic Health Community, in collaboration with the Morty and Gloria Wolosoff Foundation include meditation and intention; What’s love got to do with it?; facing your fears; and living on purpose. There is no charge for the workshop; sacred reciprocity is encouraged by offering volunteer service or by doing an act of loving kindness toward someone in need. For information, visit holistichealthcommunity.org or call 845-867-7008.
Toto, short for Salvatore Di Vita falls in love with the magic of cinema, thanks to projectionist Alfredo, in the small village of Giancaldo, Sicily, in “Cinema Paradiso.”
Rosendale Theatre celebrates 12th anniversary with Cinema Paradiso Join the community, 7:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, Aug. 19, at the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale in celebration of their 12th anniversary of being operated by the predominantly volunteer-led Rosendale Theatre Collective. There will be music by the Rosendale Improvement Brass Band and Social Club, a sweet treat and toast, followed by the film, Cinema Paradiso, an Academy Award winner for
Best Foreign Language Film. In this beloved tribute to the life-changing power of cinema, the young Toto finds a second home at his small village’s theater and befriends the aging projectionist, Alfredo (Phillipe Noiret), in post-war Italy. Admission is $10/free for members. For more information, visit rosendaletheatre.org or call 845-658-8989.
Elder Odyssey facilitators, musician, educator and founder of the Center for Creative Education and Marbletown Mult-Arts, Ev Mann and former CEO of AARP Foundation Experience Corps, Lester Strong.
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