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Planning, teamwork lead to hybrid success in Rhinebeck
Chancellor Livingston Elementary School fourth grader Reggie Forrester practices on his trumpet, which is equipped with a safety cover. Right, Bulkeley Middle School student Grace Dentico weighs objects in the Science 8 class of teacher Kristin Koegel. Photos by Curtis Schmidt
RCSD among first with in-person teaching by Rich Thomaselli It’s never far from their minds, of course. After two solid months of nothing but success as one of the few Hudson Valley school districts to introduce hybrid learning in early September without a delay, officials in Rhinebeck schools understand the irony. “There’s a surge in cases all over the country. We could go completely remote at a moment’s notice,” Superintendent of Schools Albert Cousins said. “But for now, we’re proud of how things have gone.” The safe instruction plan has gone so well that the district has not reported any positive cases of COVID 19 so far. Said Bulkeley Middle School principal John Kemnitzer: “We thought that was what was best for the children. But
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there was some uncertainty from the beginning on how long this was going to last – and there still is, even more so now than back in September.” Rhinebeck made a commitment to utilizing the hybrid approach to start school with in-person instruction in September when most districts in Dutchess County began with a completely remote option for the first month, if not two months. Wappingers and Millbrook, for instance, just began their hybrid plans earlier this month. But the success of Rhinebeck’s hybrid
So why, other than size of school district, was Rhinebeck able to pull it off? “We did pretty much what everyone else did, but we were just committed to getting it started,” Cousins said. “We felt the conditions were better then and we anticipated things getting worse when it got colder, which is what you’re seeing now. We also had a lot of support from the local health providers, from our teachers, our staff and our parents.” That’s not to say things have gone continued on page 3
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plan was all in the planning, as well as a unique decision on the learning process. As with all districts that had to have a return-to-school plan in place to be approved by the governor’s office, Rhinebeck had its’ plan posted by the July 31 deadline. If you read all the plans closely, it’s evident all school districts and superintendents in Dutchess County worked together on the plan. While there are obvious differences between larger school districts and smaller districts like Rhinebeck, the verbiage in the plans were almost word-for-word among the districts.
Number of active cases, hospitalizations continue to rise While COVID-19 clusters at Marist and care facilities in the Beacon/Fishkill area have been getting widespread
attention, the reality is that the current incline in active cases is primarily due to small gatherings of families and friends. In less than a week, active cases in Dutchess County rose from 317 to 506 (about 38 percent), according to the latest data on the county’s COVID-19 Dashboard. In addition, hospitalizations have increased from 16 to 24 (about 30 percent) over the same period.
Statewide, New York’s infection rate stands at 2.7 percent. The Mid-Hudson region is at 3.6 percent, with Dutchess at 2.6 percent. Dr. Anil Vaidian, commissioner of the county’s Department of Behavioral and Community Health (DBCH), said an increase in cases had been expected when the colder weather resulted in more time spent indoors, but that the data suggests continued on page 3
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perfectly as planned. “It’s a challenge,” Cousins said. “It also creates some stamina issues. It’s hard to work in the environment of teaching kids both in-person and remotely. I think people feel the constant press of COVID is difficult. I believe in COVID fatigue. There isn’t one segment of the school that isn’t affected. Every day is a miracle that we’re still here.” “The tremendous amount of work it took over the summer to actually put this in place was unbelievable,” Kemnitzer said. “In this district, we were very much committed to getting kids in the building and in front of teachers as soon as we could.”
The buy-in from parents and students helped. All three administrators mentioned the fact that none of this would have worked had it not been for the cooperation of students wearing masks, maintaining social distance and transitioning in the hallways. Said King: “I think everybody, from our staff and our committees, to our parents to our students, understood the gravity of the situation.” And there was one other important aspect. Before a single moment was spent on history, math, science or English, Rhinebeck incorporated into its plan – and later executed – a class devoted
Signs of the times at Chancellor Livingston Elementary School in Rhinebeck instruct students on Social Distancing Greetings and where to go for daily temperature checks. Photos by Curtis Schmidt
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State Police investigate fatal crash in Amenia On Nov. 11, the New York State Police in Dover Plains began investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m., on State Route 44 in the Town of Amenia. Initial investigation found, Christian P. Brink, aged 37 years, of Brooklyn, NY, was operating a 2003 Toyota Camry southbound on County Route 83 approaching State Route 44. Brink failed to stop and yield right-of-way at the intersection stop sign. He made a left-hand
“It’s a challenge. It also creates some stamina issues. It’s hard to work in the environment of teaching kids both in-person and remotely. I think people feel the constant press of COVID is difficult. I believe in COVID fatigue. There isn’t one segment of the school that isn’t affected. Every day is a miracle that we’re still here.” Rhinebeck CSD Superintendent Albert Cousins On the success of the district’s hybrid instruction plan entirely on how to be a remote student. “We wanted to teach them how to learn remotely and how to work with their teachers,” Kemnitzer said. “Teaching them how to learn remotely was at the top because we didn’t know how long we’d have in-person learning. We figured at some point we’d have to go fulltime remote, that’s really why it was important for us. We called it ‘connection over content.’ It was about building relationships with our students. In the sixth grade in particular they spent the first two weeks going over technology, and all of the tasks they were going to have to do remotely.” “Digital citizenship was a big thing for us,” King said. “We wanted them (students) to understand what it was like to act on a call, how to take notes, how to prepare yourself for remote learning. And when they are here, in person, we actually expanded lunch and recess, because we felt it was important for them to get outside. We felt it was worth sacrificing part of the academic teaching day to do that.” Asked if he was bracing himself for the day to come when schools might have to return to all remote, as they did back in
the spring, Cousins said, “Definitely.” “Look, I watch all the dashboards. There’s all kinds of data. Anxiety makes it difficult to go to their jobs,” Cousins said. “As more restrictions come down the pike, it’s going to be a challenge for us. That’s why I’m glad we started out the way we did. I am not fearful of it. I will do whatever we’re directed to do, but I do believe starting the model as early as we did will help us with the transition.”
turn to continue eastbound on State Route 44 directly in the path of a westbound 2008 Peterbilt sanitation truck. Brink and his passenger were transported to Sharon Hospital in Connecticut by Northern Dutchess Paramedics. The passenger is in stable condition with nonlife-threatening injuries. Brink succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the attending Emergency Department Physician. This investigation remains ongoing.
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the public also has eased up on safety protocols. Vaidian noted that the recent high-profile outbreaks (80 at Marist College, 30 at Fishkill Rehabilitation) are not driving cases in the general community, because officials from the county and those facilities worked together on contact tracing to contain the spikes. “We’re seeing more community transmission in the home setting,” he said. “People are becoming lax with some of the mitigation strategies,” such as wearing masks and social distancing. Vaidian urged the public to “double down” on those protocols that have been shown to be effective in preventing transmission. In a Town Hall forum on Nov. 10, County Executive Marc Molinaro acknowledged “COVID fatigue” has played a role in Dutchess’ significant
uptick, and he asked residents to “dig deep and be considerate” by following guidance and getting tested if they feel they may have contracted COVID-19. Molinaro reminded residents that it is a conscious choice to be vigilant against the disease and to be kind to others. Nearby, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan stated that his county is seeing the beginnings of a second wave. Like Molinaro, Ryan called upon all residents to take the sudden rise in positive cases seriously. Hospitalization rates and active cases in Ulster have risen to levels not seen since early summer, Ryan said. “This is a make-or-break moment for us as a county and a community,” Ryan said. “We have a chance to remain proactive and blunt a much more significant second wave, but it will require all of us to continue to social distance, wear masks, and take all precautions necessary.” Nov. 18-24, 2020 - N ORTHERN D UTCHESS N EWS & Creative Living 3
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Emotional thanks for efforts on Rocco Veterans Day story To the editor, I would like to thank the entire team at the Beacon Free Press, the Northern Dutchess News and the Southern Dutchess News, in particular, GM Curtis Schmidt, contributing writer Jim Donick, and Kristine Coulter and Kate Goldsmith for all of their work in publishing an amazing story about my father, WWII Navy Veteran Jerry Rocco. My father’s WWII story was placed in the annual Veterans Day special edition. Words cannot express how much this story has meant to my father, our family and our friends. We will be forever grateful for this story being shared with your readers. Just prior to the article’s publication, Jim Donick and I had several conversations regarding information that I had relating to my father’s WWII experience. Several days after that, we talked again, going over his final draft of the article to confirm all the facts were correct. When he read me his final draft over the phone, it quickly brought tears to my eyes. This wonderful writer captured all the facts that were given to him and by creating this incredible touching story about my father. Just so you know, this was the first time in his life that my father has ever seen his name or photograph in a newspaper. It couldn’t have happened at a better time in his life considering the fact that 2020 is the 75th anniversary of the kamikaze attack that he and his crew mates encountered off the island of Okinawa on May 11, 1945. As you know by now, 2020 is also the 75th anniversary of the ending of WWII. I would also like to take the time to thank Kristine Coulter for her excellent stories recently and in the past regarding the men who are now known as the Mt. Beacon Eight. Without the help Curtis, Kristine and Jim working at small town newspapers such as the Beacon Free Press, the Northern and Southern Dutchess News editions, stories such as these, would never be known to the general public on a local level. In closing I want to thank my father for his service to our country, but I also want to thank all our Veterans, both men and women who also served our great country. Keep in mind this very important fact, just half of one percent of our population serves in our military. Let’s honor the living and never forget the servicemen and servicewomen who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Again, my thanks to all who played a role in the production of this wonderful Veterans Day pull out section. David Rocco Beacon Thanks to county for Veterans Day convoy To the editor: In these trying times of coronavirus, and the norm now flipped upside down and everything canceled since March, I and so many vets cannot thank our county for this year’s Veterans Day convoy, meaning so much to so many! Wreath was placed at county war monument, also Vets Memorial Highway and triangle area of flag pole, and convoy departed and went through the entire county to recognize vets in some capacity as no ceremonies due to coronavirus! Thank you Adam Roche, Sheriff Anderson, Todd Tancredi, Joe Taylor, NYS DOT, all first responders, vets groups involved and so many behind the scenes making it the success as always! Special thanks to Northern Dutchess News and Kate
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Obamacare, Republicans, and the Supreme Court To the editor: Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act (ACA), is being challenged again in the Supreme Court even though the Court previously upheld it, ruling that its funding was valid under Congress’ power to tax. One tax, the individual mandate, required those able to either purchase insurance or pay a penalty, so healthy young people would buy insurance, balancing the costs of those older and sicker. Unable to repeal the entire ACA, Republicans tried an end run, setting the individual mandate penalty to zero – see, the tax went away! Well, not really – Congress could raise it again later. Further, the individual mandate was just one part of the ACA and its funding. Under the well-established doctrine of severability, if one part of a law were deemed unconstitutional, the other parts remain, unless Congress specifically tied everything together, which it did not in this case. Republicans have tried over seventy times – 70! – to repeal the ACA. What could so move these otherwise slothful legislators to such energetic efforts? As Bill Clinton discovered when his health care efforts ran aground, insurers and Republicans had common interest. Could it be the Republican Party’s principled stand for unfettered markets? Hmm. Where were those principles, like opposition to deficits, when Republicans embraced Donald Trump and his Twitter following? Could it be that insurers, flush with cash flow from insuring healthy people and barring those with pre-existing conditions, might have contributed generously? Democrats, by herding additional healthy people into insurance plans under the ACA, more than made up for insurers biting the bullet on pre-existing conditions, winning a large voting segment (those without health insurance), and (perhaps) a tiny, but extremely generous, contributing segment, large insurers. Taking both away from Republicans, who, as the 70-plus efforts to kill the ACA might suggest, were not good sports about it. One might imagine that Republicans have a replacement plan in mind, but there are only vague assurances that all will be well. Where are those solid Republican business executives, the kind of folks who say, “Get it in writing!”, when you need them? Since the current suit’s grounds for overturning the ACA are so weak – even prior litigants against the ACA think it is unfounded – the Supreme Court vote will be a litmus test for partisan votes versus judicial ones. If justices are legislating instead of judicial review, don’t be surprised if efforts to reform the court are made. Frank Stoppenbach Red Hook
BMW of the Hudson Valley raises money for local breast cancer programs
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Goldsmith for making sure our county adopted ship’s (USS Roosevelt) Veterans Day message was in the Veterans Day edition, for all of Dutchess and Ulster counties, as traditional and yearly! Job well done, as always; keep up the good works. In these hectic times of coronavirus, it’s a beautiful thing in Dutchess as always! Bill Conn Hyde Park
BMW of the Hudson Valley decided that October wasn’t just a month on the calendar, it was an opportunity to give back. For every test drive taken in the month of October 2020, BMW of the Hudson Valley donated $50 to the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. “We are overwhelmed by the response,” said dealership owner, Jerry Walton. “Miles of Hope does so much good in the community that we knew when Breast Cancer Awareness month rolled around, we BMW of the Hudson Valley donated to Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation during October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month). Leaning againt the car are Miles of Hope Executive Director Pari Forood (left) and dealership owner Jerry Walton. At right, front to back, are Jeannette Zallo, Suditi Bala-Chin and Landers Hall. At left, front to back, are David Kreines, Shetara Melvin, Laci Harkins, Ken Winters and Anu Singh. Courtesy photo
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wanted to help them.” Pari Forood, executive director of Miles of Hope, said, “Jerry has been on our Board of Directors and a dedicated supporter of ours since the foundation’s inception. We are indebted to him and everyone in his organization.” Miles of Hope, a 501-c-3 public charity, funds support services, education and outreach for people affected by breast cancer within the nine counties of the Hudson Valley. Visit milesofhope.org for more information.
COUNTY BOH MEETING SET FOR THURSDAY
The Dutchess County Board of Health will be holding its regularly scheduled meeting virtually, using Microsoft Teams, on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m. To participate in the meeting, call 1-516-268-4602 and enter the Conference ID Number: 515 970 194#. The DC Board of Health meets on the third Thursday of each month except for August. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 17.
STATE COVID-19 UPDATE
Rising cases prompt new restrictions by Kate Goldsmith “The fall surge is here,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo stated last week, noting that across the country, new cases of COVID19 went from 9 million to 10 million in 10 days, an exponential increase. To deal with a steady rise in new cases of COVID-19 across the state, the governor instituted new actions to slow the spread. As of Nov. 13, any establishment with a state liquor license, including bars and restaurants, must close in-person service daily from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (excluding take-out and delivery). Gyms and fitness centers must also close at 10 p.m. Indoor and outdoor gatherings at private residences will be limited to no more than 10 people. “We have seen that small, indoor gatherings are a major source of spread,” said Cuomo. “Once again, it’s up to what we do. What happens next is a pure consequence of our actions now,” he added. “I know it has been a long hard time, but these next weeks are going to be crucial and we need people to buckle down to fend off
the worst.” As of Sunday, the state’s overall positivity rate was 2.74 percent. “What we’re seeing now as COVID rages across the country and world is what scientists told us time and time again would happen as the colder months arrived,” Cuomo stated. “But we learned from what we went through in New York, and we’ve been a step ahead ever since.” He noted that the upcoming holidays will provide an additional challenge. “We all want to be with our loved ones, especially after this hard year, but we must remain vigilant. We all have COVID fatigue, but we simply don’t have the luxury of letting our guard down - COVID isn’t tired,” he said. “If we stay New York Tough and keep up the good work we’ve been doing, wearing our masks, staying socially distant and adhering to gathering limits, we can manage this global surge of COVID, but these next few weeks are key in maintaining our progress.” Earlier in the week, Cuomo welcomed the good news about Pfizer’s announcement that its vaccine has been 90-percent effective in trials, but reiterated the need
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In New York’s micro-cluster strategy, the state implements different restrictions for each zone and has a clear criteria to determine when an area enters or exits a zone. Courtesy image for vigilance in stopping the spread of COVID-19. IN BRIEF: • The state’s investment in New Yorkbased medical suppliers is already yielding results. When the Trudeau Institute and Adirondack Health wanted to expand rapid testing in the North Country, they had trouble getting the supplies and equipment they needed. So the State connected them with Rheonix, an Ithaca-based manufacturer that Empire State Development has invested in. Thanks to this collaboration, the Trudeau Institute and Adirondack Health opened a brand-new lab in Saranac Lake that will be able to process up to around 160 COVID tests per day and yield fast test results for residents. The State’s investment in Rheonix is part of a series of strategic investments in strengthening
New York’s medical supply chain. • In response to rising infection rates in the region, Syracuse and Albany Universities will switch to remote learning. The University of Albany switched to online learning today and Syracuse will switch next week. Yesterday, the State announced a Yellow Zone in Onondaga County, placing pandemicrelated restrictions on the Syracuse area. • The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade announced the performers for its virtual celebration. The celebration will be broadcast nationwide this year on Thanksgiving morning but due to the pandemic, there will be no audience. The parade will also forgo the annual procession to avoid large crowds but will feature performances from Dolly Parton, the Muppets, the cast of “Hamilton” and more.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Hyde Park leaf drop-off Hyde Park residents can drop off their leaves at the Athanas Farm, at 1487 Route 9G, anytime during the day, Sunday thru Saturday. The farm is located two miles past the East Park light on the left-hand side of Route 9G. You may bring in bagged leaves to dump, but all bags must be taken with you when you leave. Truckloads are accepted for a fee of $10 per truckload. No brush is allowed to be dumped. For more information or if you have any questions, contact, the Hyde Park Town Hall at (845) 229-5111 ext. 104. Rhinebeck Historical Society sets program via Zoom Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. - David Miller: “The History of Boarding Houses in Rhinebeck” Says Miller: “Friends are always complaining to me about the ‘city’ folk who are coming to Rhinebeck in droves during the summer, making the Village especially very crowded. What my friends do not realize is that Rhinebeck has been a favorite spot for city dwellers to visit for over a century. In fact, 100 years ago Rhinebeck had a great many boarding houses that catered to city folk who came to visit for the weekend, by the week, or even staying for the entire summer.” Contact David Miller at dhm876@gmail.com for more information. Stanford Grange sets events Stanford Grange #808 will host its Annual Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Stanford Grange Hall, 6043 Route 82, Stanfordville. All dinners are take-out only at 5 p.m. The menu will consist of roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, dinner roll, and apple crisp for dessert. Donation is $15 per dinner. Drive to the back door of the Grange Hall, pay for your dinner and get your food through your car window, and take it home to enjoy. All CDC and Gov. Cuomo’s health guidelines will be followed. Call Grange Secretary Ryan Orton for reservations at (845) 868-7869. Stanford Grange #808 will host its Annual Holiday Penny Social (revamped for COVID) on Friday, Nov. 27. Due to COVID restrictions, the event will be slightly different this year. Prizes for the Penny Table, $1 Table, 50/50 Drawing and Theme Baskets will be displayed inside the Stanford Grange Hall. Bidding will take place between noon and 6 p.m. Only 5-6 bidders will be allowed in the Grange Hall at one time. All CDC and Gov. Cuomo’s health guidelines will be followed. The Grange Hall and prize bidding closes at 6 p.m. A Facebook Live drawing on Stanford Grange’s Facebook Page will take place starting at 7 p.m., and times will be set up for winners to pick up their prizes. For more information, call Grange President Katie Fallon at (845) 663-7778 or Grange Secretary Ryan Orton at (845) 8687869. Nov. 25 deadline to register for Hyde Park’s ‘Merry & Bright’ tour Hyde Park will host a new holiday driving tour called “Merry & Bright” this December. Now through Nov. 25, Hyde Park residents and business owners can register their address to be part of a driving tour map for the community to take in holiday displays Dec. 6-20. There will be a kick-off event on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., with special one-night-only displays including Hyde Park Fire & Police Departments, Highway Department, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site and more. Additionally, Dec. 6 will mark the first night the town tree will be lit at Town Hall. Driving Tour Maps will be available for pick up or print-out starting on Dec. 1. On the back of the map will be a voting ballot to submit; and prizes for the displays that receive the most votes will be
announced live on Facebook by members of the Town Board on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call the Hyde Park Recreation Department at (845) 2298086 or email Hyde Park Recreation Leader Teresa Gasparini at tgasparini@hydeparkny.us. Rhinebeck church sets Thanksgiving Eve services Grace Bible Fellowship Church (6959 Route 9, Rhinebeck) announces its Thanksgiving Eve service will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. All are welcome. Call (845) 876-6923 or email cdfcirone@aol.com for more information. Millbrook thrift shop to hold Christmas Sale Uncle Al’s Thrift Shop will have its annual Christmas Sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Dec. 3-5) at St. Joseph School gym, 25 St. Joseph Drive, Millbrook. The event will feature Christmas decorations, gift items, holiday clothing and more. Hours for the sale are Thursday and Friday (Dec. 3 and 4) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Uncle Al’s Thrift Shop, at 3275 Franklin Avenue in Millbrook, is open year-round on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception Church, Millbrook. Holiday cookie, craft and gift sale set at Salt Point church A homemade cookie, Christmas craft and gift sale will be held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church at 1872 Salt Point Turnpike in Salt Point on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rows and rows of homemade cookies to tickle your taste buds. Lots of homemade crafts and gifts at reasonable prices will be available. Masks and social distancing are required. All monies raised will go toward mission projects in the community by the Westminster Church Board of Deacons. For information or directions, call Diana at (845) 635-3635. ONGOING The United Church of Christ, at 5928 Route 82 in Stanfordville, has reopened its Thrift Shop according to all the CDC guidelines. The Thrift Shop is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (845) 868-2286 for more information. Grace Bible Fellowship Church, at 6959 Route 9 in Rhinebeck, holds Sunday School and Sunday Worship every week. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 p.m. Sunday Worship services are at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study and Grace Bible Institute meet on Mondays at 7 p.m. Mid-week Prayer Meetings are on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Call (845) 876-6923 or email cdfcirone@aol.com for more information. Tax-prep volunteers needed: The Hudson Valley CA$H Coalition and the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provide free, reliable tax preparation assistance to low- to moderate-income residents of Dutchess, Orange and Putnam counties. This year, Hudson Valley CA$H may be processing returns differently, depending on rates of infection of COVID-19 in the area. Volunteers will have the opportunity to train and work virtually this year as well as in safe and supportive environments. Online training will be announced, to be completed by January for the February start of tax-preparation season. The main requirements for volunteers is that they be proficient with technology and have prepared personal income taxes in the past. In addition to tax preparation, other volunteer opportunities include client facilitators, program promotion, IT support and appointment confirmation callers. For more information, go to www.hv-cash.org or contact Linda Eddy at leddy@dutchesscap.org.
Central Hudson restores electric service following damaging storm A fast-moving, powerful storm front interrupted electric service Sunday night throughout the region to more than 17,000 customers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation. Utility crews worked through the night to repair damage, and as of 8:30 a.m. this morning, electric service has been restored to more than 13,000 of the impacted homes and businesses. Repair crews continued to work throughout the day on Monday to restore service, and power was expected to be returned to the vast majority of customers by 11 p.m. in the hardest-hit areas. “We thank our customers for their patience as we repair storm damage and restore electric service,” said Ryan Hawthorne, assistant vice president of electric engineering and operations. In this current environment, Central Hudson
electric line crews and support staff are practicing social distancing to keep utility workers and the public safe. “We realize many of our customers are at home and rely on electric service for work, school and essential services, and we are committed to completing restoration as quickly and safely as possible,” he said. Hawthorne cautioned residents to stay at least 30 feet away from downed power lines and remember that lines may be entangled and hidden in fallen trees and limbs. “Assume all downed lines are live and keep a wide distance from fallen trees and limbs,” he said. Motorists should also be on the watch for downed limbs and power lines that may block roadways and should never attempt to drive over or around downed power lines.
‘Local Champions’ offers $8k grants for climate smart communities Lifeboats HV, a new funding initiative sponsored by The New World Foundation, has launched a pilot project aimed at helping Hudson Valley communities become more climate smart. The project, known as “Local Champions,” will award $8,000 grants to six communities to support the hiring of “climate smart coordinators.” These individuals will participate in a six-month program of training and technical assistance as they shepherd their communities through the NY State Climate Smart Communities bronze certification process. Lifeboats HV co-founder Paige Ruane said, “New York State offers millions of dollars to help communities lower carbon emissions and prepare for climate change, but a critical first step to receiving State funding is to become bronze certified through the State’s Climate Smart Communities program. This requires dedicated time and expertise that are a hurdle for most towns. Lifeboats HV intends to help Hudson Valley towns cross that hurdle.” The Local Champions program has been designed with the partnership of leading regional organizations Cornell Cooperative Extension, Tighe & Bond, an engineering firm specializing in green infrastructure and The Regenesis Group, which will facilitate workshops using a systems thinking approach. These partners will provide a broad range of support for individuals appointed by their towns to serve as Climate Smart Coordinators. These individuals will form a cohort that meets via Zoom over a six-month period, guided by staff from Local Champions and partner organizations. Daniel White, member of the Conservation Advisory Council, Town of Olive, said, “The Olive Conservation Advisory Council and the Town Board are excited about applying to Local Champions.
We’d want to benefit from the knowledgeable leadership and support in helping us identify and complete important projects that will contribute to environmental sustainability, natural beauty and resident education in our town. We would make use of their expertise in assisting Olive to qualify for bronze certification in the NY State Climate Smart Communities program, and develop rewarding collaborations with groups from other Hudson Valley towns.” Tistrya Houghtling, Town Supervisor of New Lebanon said, “The Town of New Lebanon would take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to help us reach our bronze status and more, as quickly as possible. We plan on applying, and if accepted to Local Champions, we’d be excited to work with the guest speakers, and Cornell Cooperative Extension to reach our goals” Local Champions coordinator Vanessa Bertozzi, who served as CSC Task Force Coordinator for the Village of Rhinebeck, said, “Having guided my village through the certification process, I had to become my own advocate and look for help wherever I could find it. We designed Local Champions to make the entire process easier for everyone. We’re hoping to also build a strong network of support across the Hudson Valley for everyone who wants to help make their communities more resilient.” The program is open to towns and villages within Dutchess, Columbia Greene and Ulster Counties. Applications for the program are due by December 14. For more information, consult the Local Champions website at localchampionshv.org. Lifeboats HV, with fiscal sponsorship from The New World Foundation, provides financial and strategic support to those working to build a more resilient future in the Hudson Valley. Local Champions is their first launch.
Sheriff’s office investigates multiple vehicle break-ins The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that have occurred in the Town of Pleasant Valley and the Town of LaGrange during the overnight hours. Although most of the targeted vehicles have been parked in driveways unlocked, some incidents have involved car windows being broken to steal property from inside the vehicles. All residents are reminded to lock their 6 N ORTHERN D UTCHESS N EWS & Creative Living - Nov. 18-24, 2020
vehicle doors. Residents should never leave any valuables in their vehicles such as a wallet, money, credit cards, gift cards, jewelry, electronics or firearms. If residents have motion lights or exterior camera systems, please make sure that they are functioning properly. If you are a victim or if you have any information regarding these thefts, contact the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office at (845) 486-3800.
The truth about property assessments and how they affect your tax bill Editor’s note: The Dutchess County Association of REALTORS® (DCAR) is providing monthly articles the Northern & Southern Dutchess News and Beacon Free Press. by Daniel L. Staley The definition of a property’s assessment is the value of the property as determined by the local assessor for the purpose of determining property taxes. How Properties Assessment are Determined The first step in assessing a property or home is to determine the property’s market value. Value can be determined in three different ways, the Market Approach, The Cost Approach and the Income Approach. • The Market approach is when the assessor compares a property to similar properties that have recently sold. This is typically used to value residential, vacant land, and farm properties. • The Cost approach calculates the cost to replace a structure using today’s labor and material prices. Depreciation is subtracted and the value of the land is added. This is normally used to value industrial and special purpose properties.
• Lastly is the Income approach. Assessors determine how much income a property such as an apartment building will produce. They then consider the operating expenses (insurance, maintenance, etc.) and rental capacity of the real estate. A misconception is that a home’s assessment will go up after it is sold. In NYS, Assessors cannot reassess a property based solely on a sale price. Re-evaluations Revaluation or reassessments are a systematic review of the assessment rolls. Some municipalities conduct a reassessment every year and some have not completed reassessment in many years. A complete reassessment is a complex undertaking and requires a significant commitment of resources from a municipality such as data collection/verification. Once the data is current, a municipality can maintain their level of assessment by conducting a non-reappraisal reassessment. Building permits Assessments can increase or decrease due to building permit being filed. It all depends upon what the permit was for. If an addition was put on a home, there is a good chance the assessment will
Hair loss specialist joins Facial Plastic Surgery & Oasis Medispa Hair Loss Specialist AnneMichelle Radcliffe has joined facial plastic surgeon Dr. Manoj T. Abraham’s Poughkeepsie practice, Facial Plastic, Reconstructive & Laser Surgery and Oasis MediSpa. Ms. Radcliffe is an Emmy-Award winning hairstylist who specializes in hair loss and scalp micropigmentation. During a 25-year career in the hair and scalp industry, she engaged in vital ongoing educational opportunities, including training with one of the world’s leading ccalp micropigmentation experts with state-of-the-art concentration in density fills and scar camouflage. Her painless treatments with no downtime produce immediate natural-looking results, which can last a lifetime with occasional maintenance. Her skills include hairline and hair density restoration, scar and balding camouflage, and the appearance of fuller hair for both men and women. Ms. Radcliffe was honored as a 2016 Business Woman of the Year by Hudson Valley Magazine, in addition to being recognized as an artist of distinction by
New York Women in Television and Film. Accredited by the International Association of Trichologists (IAT) as a Hair Loss Practitioner, she is also a member of the American Hair Loss Council (AHLC), Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and IATSE Local 798 Hairstylist and Makeup Artist’s Union, among others. Ms. Radcliffe joins a world-class team at Facial Plastic, Reconstructive & Laser Surgery and Oasis MediSpa, including Medical Aestheticians; Massage Therapists; Microblading Eyebrow Specialists; Physician Assistant Ryan Young, PAC; Dr. Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D., Plastic Surgeon who focuses on non-surgical and surgical aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive procedures of the breast, body and face; and owner facial plastic surgeon Dr. Manoj T. Abraham, M.D., F.A.C.S., who is regularly listed by Castle Connolly and annually named to Hudson Valley Magazine’s Top Doctor’s List. Facial Plastic, Reconstructive & Laser Surgery and Oasis MediSpa is located at 82 North Water Street in the Poughkeepsie Waterfront area adjacent to the train station, near The Walkway over the Hudson. She and the entire staff at Facial Plastic Reconstructive & Laser Surgery and Oasis MediSpa are following all of the health and safety guidelines regarding Covid19. For more information, please visit NYfaceMD.com, or call 845440-1828, by appointment only.
increase. In turn, if a building was demolished the properties assessment will most likely decrease. Market value vs. assessed value The market value of your property is generally defined as what your property would sell for under normal conditions. For residential properties, your assessor generally determines market values by comparing a property with similar properties that have sold in similar neighborhoods to come up with the property’s assessment. Will my taxes go up if my assessment increases? If your assessment does increase, it does not mean that your taxes will automatically increase because there is a
good chance other homes assessment will rise also, so your share of the taxes could decrease. What if I disagree with my assessment? If you disagree with your assessment you can meet with your assessor. If at the end of the conversation, you still feel you are over-assessed, you have the right to file for formal review of your assessment with your local Assessment Board of Review. For more information about assessments contact your local assessor or visit tax.ny.gov Daniel L Staley is the 2020 President of the Dutchess County Association of REALTORS®.
Donations for Riverside Bank’s ‘We Believe’ program can be dropped off at local branches Riverside Bank, a Division of Salisbury Bank and Trust Company, will bring holiday magic to special children through its “We Believe” program. “As we kick off our 33rd annual toy drive, we encourage the community to join us in experiencing the joy of giving this holiday season,” said Rick Cantele, president and CEO. “Making a difference in our community is important to us and working together, we can provide a magical holiday season for some very special children.” One can help to make this a very special time of year for local children who would otherwise not experience the joy of the holiday season. Anyone interested can drop off new, unwrapped gifts at any of Riverside’s 14 branch offices by Dec. 11. Due to the pandemic, it is encouraged to drop off gift cards and cash donations
for local families during these unprecedented and difficult times. The Riverside Division of Salisbury Bank is thankful to all of the individuals and local businesses who have contributed in past years and is looking forward to another successful holiday season. Salisbury Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Lakeville, Conn., and presently operates full service branches in Canaan, Lakeville, Salisbury and Sharon, Conn.; Great Barrington, Sheffield and South Egremont, Mass.; as well as Dover Plains, Fishkill, Millerton, New Paltz, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie and Red Oaks Mill, New York. The bank has been serving families and businesses for more than 170 years and offers a full range of consumer and business banking products and services as well as trust and investment services.
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Central Hudson Back to Business grants available for small businesses Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. is reminding small-business owners who are continuing operations or planning to reopen that grants up to $10,000 are still available through the utility’s Back to Business Funding program. “Central Hudson has committed up to $1 million to help local small businesses pay down new working capital loans taken with participating local banks,” said Anthony Campagiorni, vice president of customer services and gas operations. “To date, the program has assisted 78 small businesses with grants totaling nearly $454,000, enabling the retention of more than 543 jobs in our region. We encourage other small businesses to take advantage of this program.” To qualify, the applicant must be a Central Hudson business customer with up to 20 employees. Eligible businesses must apply for and receive a workingcapital loan from a designated banking partner and must be currently operational or planning to reopen once permitted to do so. Central Hudson commercial customers receiving a working capital loan from a participating banking partner will be eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 from Central Hudson for up to 33 percent of the loan amount. The grant proceeds
are provided to participating banks by Central Hudson, and the grant is applied to the loans by the banks. “We were closed for seven weeks so the loan from Central Hudson, combined with Sawyer [Savings Bank] helped us quite a bit,” said Ed Montano, owner of Montano’s Shoes in Saugerties. “It allowed us to hire our employees back. We’re grateful to Central Hudson and Sawyer for helping small businesses in a time of need.” The local participating banks for the Back to Business funding program are Rhinebeck Bank, Ulster Savings Bank, Walden Savings Bank, Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan, Bank of Greene County, Bank of Millbrook, Sawyer Savings Bank, Rondout Savings Bank and Orange Bank and Trust. “Supporting our local small businesses helps boost the economy and provides much-needed financial relief to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Campagiorni. “We’re here to work with our customers to help them through this difficult time.” For more information, visit www.CentralHudson.com/Business -Customers/Back-to-Business-FundingProgram.
State Police investigating fatal crash in Red Hook On Nov. 8, the New York State Police from the Rhinebeck barracks began investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash, that occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m., on State Route 9G just north of West Market Street/State Route 199 in the town of Red Hook. Initial investigation shows Dino J. Macaluso, age 54, of Saugerties, was northbound on State Route 9G operating a 2005 General Motors Company Envoy when he entered the southbound lane and struck two vehicles. Both southbound vehicles were slowing for a red traffic signal at the Route 9G and West Market intersection. Macaluso first struck a 2010 Toyota Prius head-on before colliding with a 2020 Hyundai Elantra behind the Prius.
The operator of the Toyota Prius, Sheryl Griffith, age 75, of Red Hook, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Dutchess County Medical Examiner. Dino Macaluso was transported to Northern Dutchess Hospital by Northern Dutchess Paramedics with non-lifethreatening injuries. The operator of the Elantra was transported to the MidHudson Regional Hospital by the Tivoli Fire Department also with non-lifethreatening injuries. Tivoli Fire Department, Northern Dutchess Paramedics, Red Hook Police Department, Red Hook Fire Department, and the Dutchess County Medical Examnier’s Office were all on scene rendering aid. This investigation remains ongoing.
Salisbury Bank offers free webinar for first-time home-buyers Salisbury Bank offers a free WebEx Webinar with important information on buying your first home and credit scores. The webinar will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. To register, go to salisburybank.com/webinar. (One may need to download a free WebEx app to join this webinar on your Mobile Device.) This informative seminar will explore the basics every first-time home-buyer needs to know about securing a mortgage including: • How much will I need to save for a down payment?
• What documents are needed to apply for a loan? • Do I qualify for a mortgage? They will also answer questions about credit scores: • What is a credit score? • How is a credit score determined and what is a “good” score? • What can I do to improve my credit? The presenter for the webinar is Maria Seeley, a Mortgage Advisor, NMLS#1102921. Seeley has worked in the financial services industry for more than 19 years.
Arnoff Moving & Storage welcomes new GM of Household Goods Arnoff is excited to introduce Shawn Koziel back to the team in the new position of General Manager of Household Goods. Koziel got his start with Arnoff back in 1998. Over his 13 years he wore many hats, from Office & Industry Supervisor, to Operations, to Warehouse Manager. Between then and now, Koziel was on the West Coast honing his logistical management skills and expanding into project management and safety control. Koziel’s return brings extensive knowledge of the industry and certifications with American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Arnoff currently manages thousands of household moves a year and maintains 200,000 square feet of designated house-
hold goods storage. In this newly designed role, Koziel will oversee all household moves and warehousing, ensuring that each move is handled with the expertise and care as if we were moving our own family. “Shawn made a lasting impression on our company when he left nearly a decade ago. When looking to fill this new position, he came to mind based on his experience with us then, and what he has been doing since,” says Michael Arnoff, President of Arnoff Moving & Storage. “Many of our team members worked with Shawn back then and we’re all excited to have him back in this new role. We’re positive his presence on our team will increase the quality of service Arnoff has been known to provide since 1924.”
Rhinebeck Bank names Passaro as VP, Orange County market manager Diane M. Passaro has been named Rhinebeck Bank’s new vice president, market manager for Orange County. Passaro recently serving as vice president, market manager and commercial lender at Orange Bank & Trust Company, previously serving as VP, commercial lender and AVP, trust officer and certified trust financial advisor. A paralegal and notary public, Passaro attended the American Bankers Association National Commercial Lending School in Southern Mississippi, NYS Bankers Financial Analysis School and Cannon Financial institute Trust I-III. She received the Institute Certified Bankers Designation Award – CFTA. “I’m excited to have Diane join our team as we expand our presence in
Orange County,” said Mark Malone, SVP, retail banking at Rhinebeck Bank. “Diane’s years of experience in banking, commercial lending, and not-for-profit service will be an asset to the bank, our customers and the Orange County community.” Passaro serves on the Orange County Chamber of Commerce board of directors and its finance committee, and served on the board of directors and finance committee of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh. She also served as a board member with United Way of the DutchessOrange Region for several years. She resides in the town of Gardiner with her husband and her dog. She is a grandmother to her first grandson, Daniel.
Berkshire Taconic launches community-building grant program SHEFFIELD, MA — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation recently announced a new grant program to support community-building efforts that can bridge differences and drive positive change at the local level. “Bridging Divides, Healing Communities” will support activities by organizations and groups that are embedded in their communities and that bring together residents to build and strengthen relationships, especially among people who may hold different views or come from different backgrounds. “The social fabric everywhere is being stressed, and long-term consequences in our region are possible if we do not work together,” said Peter Taylor, president of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. “This new grant program aims to create opportunities for productive discourse and engagement to bridge differences, build trust and promote reconciliation.” Berkshire Taconic will award grants between $500 and $2,500 to support small-scale, community-based actions such as virtual forums, service projects,
and artistic and cultural activities. Applicants should consider how their projects will create new or strengthen existing relationships among people of different backgrounds, experiences or beliefs; forge connections around a shared experience through which participants can explore different points of view; and bring residents together to pursue a common goal. Compliance with state guidelines will be required for any in-person activities. Berkshire Bank is providing funding support for these grants. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, municipalities and local government, and faith-based organizations (for non-religious activities) located in Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County in New York, and northwest Litchfield County in Connecticut. Community groups may also apply through a fiscal sponsorship with an eligible organization. The first deadline for applications is Tuesday, Dec. 1. To apply, visit www.BerkshireTaconic.org/Healing.
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Playoffs set for area high school teams by Rich Thomaselli The Section 1 Regionalized Championships were set Sunday night for the five Dutchess County high schools that are members of the section and who offered an abbreviated schedule of fall sports. In lieu of a traditional sectional championship in each class, Section 1 divided up. Here’s a look at the schedule for this week’s Dutchess County Championships. BOYS SOCCER Quarterfinal Monday, Nov. 16 No. 5 Ketcham (3-8) at No. 4
Arlington (4-5-1), 2 p.m. Semifinals Wednesday, Nov. 18 Arlington or Ketcham at No. 1 John Jay-East Fishkill (8-1-2), time TBA No. 3 Lourdes (7-4) at No. 2 Beacon (8-2), time TBA Championship Semifinal winners, at higher seed, time TBA GIRLS SOCCER Quarterfinals Tuesday, Nov. 17 Semifinals Thursday, Nov. 19 Ketcham/Beacon winner at No. 1 Arlington (8-0), time TBA
No. 3 Lourdes (6-2-2) at No. 2 John Jay-East Fishkill (9-2-1), time TBA Championship Semifinal winners, at higher seed, time TBA FIELD HOCKEY Semifinals Monday, Nov. 16 No. 4 Lourdes at No. 1 Ketcham, 4 p.m.
No. 3 Arlington at No. 2 John Jay-East Fishkill, 4 p.m. Championship Wednesday, Nov. 18 Semifinal winners, at higher seed, time TBA NOTE: Girls tennis was already played; the cross country championships will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Hudson Valley SportsDome in Milton.
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GOLDEN LIVING News for Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers Todd N. Tancredi, Director Dutchess County Office for the Aging NEW YORK MEDICAID LOOK-BACK CHANGES COMING IN 2021 Changes are on the horizon for New York seniors considering applying for Medicaid-funded home care programs in 2021 – especially if their assets are transferred in anticipation of making a new application for those services. OFA has been following developments in the new New York State Medicaid “look-back” law since it was announced in April. Since then, due to the COVID19 pandemic, key features of the law have changed more than once, and may continue to change depending on how the pandemic evolves from here. And what’s a “look-back” period? Put simply, it’s a period of ineligibility for assistance due to any uncompensated transfers of assets. As originally passed in the spring, the new law would have imposed a phased-in 30-month “lookback” period, for every person submitting a new application to Medicaid for community-based home care benefits, effective Oct. 1, 2020. Since the pandemic emergency, the effective date has been pushed back twice by the New York State Department of Health: to Jan. 1, 2021; and then to the current effective date of April 1, 2021.
We emphasize that this deadline applies only to new applications for Medicaid-funded community-based home care benefits. What does this mean for potential applicants? It’s an opportunity to apply for “community Medicaid” without penalty or look-back, until next April 1. After that date, the new look-back period will begin phasing in, starting at six months and reaching the full 30-month look-back period in 2023. In other words, an application for community Medicaid filed after April 1 would be subject to penalty for asset transfers made on or after Oct. 1, 2020. This may become a concern sooner than you think. We’ve learned over the years that many seniors and caregivers applying for formal aide services did not expect to be doing so, and are unaware of Medicaid’s significant role in paying for in-home long-term care. Unless you can afford to pay for services privately, have long-term-care insurance, or meet eligibility requirements as a veteran, you could be in for a scramble, with a steep learning curve and many unexpected expenses. The Office for the Aging exists to help plan for these situations. NY Connects staff at OFA are well-versed in Medicaid regulations and can help seniors and caregivers plan for the long term and make the application process go as smoothly as possible. Besides getting in touch with OFA,
here’s a quick checklist of key planning points: • Make sure financial transactions are documented in detail, and consult an elder law attorney for any advanced planning; • Keep family informed as to the location of important documents; • Have designated power(s) of attorney and health care proxies in place, and review them regularly. Pandemic restrictions mean there may not be as many large family holiday gatherings as usual. Not seeing a senior family member in person could add another step to essential planning, so have our contact information handy as you make those plans. SUCCESS IN OFA’S FIRST TRY AT DRIVE-IN BINGO Many thanks to all those who contributed to the success of this fall’s first ever OFA Drive-In Bingo events: Office for the Aging volunteers; Sheriff Butch Anderson and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office; Dutchess County Parks; Dutchess County Fair; Towns of Beekman, Dover and Stanford; Beekman Recreation; and Stanford Free Library. Our five Drive-In Bingo events attracted hundreds of senior bingo players eager for a socially-distanced day out. As we prepare our 2021 calendar, drive-in bingo may make a return; in the meantime, we’re planning our winter calendar so that Dutchess County seniors can make the most of that season as well. We thank the seniors who have given us sugges-
tions for socially-distanced wintertime activities – if you have an idea, email Outreach Coordinator Brian Jones at bjones@dutchessny.gov. TAX-AIDE PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS The look of the coming year’s tax calendar will depend a great deal on what happens with the COVID-19 pandemic in the weeks and month to come. The Hudson Valley Ca$h Coalition is preparing for whatever may come and is seeking volunteers to provide free, reliable tax preparation assistance to low to moderate income residents so they can receive all the credits they are entitled to and keep every penny of their tax refund. You need not be an expert to volunteer; help is needed not only with tax prep itself, but also with support for the program. As for time commitment, all that’s required to begin is four hours per week of availability during tax season – February to April, at present. Online training for Dutchess residents begins in December. More information is available at www.uwdor.org/hv-cash, by calling (845) 475-7500, or by emailing CA$H Coalition Co-Chair Linda Eddy at leddy@dutchesscap.org. Golden Living is prepared by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, 114 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie, New York 12601, telephone (845) 486-2555, email: ofa@dutchessny.gov website: www.dutchessny.gov/aging
Barrett’s Outdoor Rx legislation becomes law Assemblymember Didi Barrett (DColumbia/Dutchess), chair of the Assembly Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and a leader on veterans’ issues in the state Legislature, recently announced that her Outdoor Rx bill was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in recognition of Veterans Day (Ch. XX of the Laws of 2020). “We have all learned firsthand this year the tremendous therapeutic value of nature and outdoor activities for both mental and physical well-being,” said Barrett. “This new law will make New York State, which is blessed with spectacular natural resources — parks, trails, rivers, lakes and more — a leader in recognizing what outdoor recreation means to the health and welfare of veterans and military families everywhere.” The Outdoor Rx Act aims to make New York’s natural resources more accessible to veterans and others struggling with trauma, depression and other
mental and behavioral issues through collaboration between state agencies, nonprofits and veterans’ organizations to coordinate the use of public lands. By breaking down the barriers such as Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accessibility and transportation challenges, the new law helps move New York toward a more comprehensive and holistic approach to veterans’ health, Barrett noted. The bill was sponsored in the State Senate by Sen. Brian Benjamin and supported by a broad coalition that includes veterans and their advocates; environmental groups; mental health professionals, sportsmen and women and the outdoor recreation community. “Outdoor Rx lays the groundwork to provide critical therapeutic and healing benefits for veterans in New York State. We applaud the work of Assemblymember Barrett and Senator Benjamin who moved this bill through the Assembly and Senate with unanimous support. Sierra Club Military Outdoors looks forward to working with the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services in the months ahead as we examine how New York parks and public lands can be made more accessible to all veterans,” said retired Lt. Col. Aaron Leonard, the Sierra Club’s Military Outdoors Campaign Representative. “With his signature, Gov. Cuomo has made New York the leader among states when it comes to ensuring veterans can experience the healing power of nature.”
Assemblymember Didi Barrett (front, second from right) recently marked the passage of her Outdoor Rx legislation, which aims to make New York’s natural resources more accessible to veterans and others struggling with trauma, depression and other mental and behavioral issues. Members of Sierra Club Military Outdoors joined Barrett. Courtesy photo “Ensuring that all of our veterans have the access and ability to take advantage of gthe state’s natural resources and outdoor recreation areas to facilitate both their mental and physical healing will have a tremendous impact on their lives
and the lives of their families. Having this bill signed into law by the Governor on Veteran’s Day shows New York’s commitment to reducing barriers to services for our military heroes when they return home,” concluded Barrett.
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Landmarks across state lit red, white and blue to honor veterans and their service Gov. Andrew Cuomo had landmarks across the state illuminated in red, white and blue in recognition of Veterans Day. Among those landmarks was the MidHudson Bridge. Other landmarks included One World Trade Center and The Oculus World Trade Center Transportation Hub, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Kosciuszko Bridge, H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, New York State Fairgrounds, Niagara Falls, Grand Central Terminal, Lake Placid Olympic
Jumping Complex and the Albany International Airport Gateway. “We owe the men and women who have so bravely served in our nation’s military an incredible debt of gratitude and our utmost respect,� Cuomo said. “As we reflect, let us never forget the courage, patriotism and determination shown by our veterans as they answered the call to protect and defend the United States of America. We thank them for their service on this day and always.�
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Creative Living celebrating all good things
Flowery language Sue Adams’ new book explores the surprising ways that flowers can enhance your life. by Kate Goldsmith Let’s get the obvious out of the way: Flowers are beautiful – and powerful. They are arguably the most common nonverbal way we express some of our deepest emotions: love, joy, sorrow. It’s no surprise that they make the world a better place, but did you know that the flowers you’re drawn to can tell you something about yourself? That is the premise of a new book, “What Do Your Flowers Say Today?” by Sue Adams, co-owner of Mark Adams Greenhouses in Poughkeepsie. Many of our readers are already familiar with Sue, intrepid traveler (with husband Mark), sometime-columnist for Creative Living and award-winning floral designer. That
she loves flowers isn’t a mystery, but she has taken her passion for the blooming things to another level with the release of this book, which delves into the various “meanings” of flowers and the art of “flower readings” – think of a Tarot reading, but with flower symbolism. From concept to publication, Sue worked on “What Do Your Flowers Say Today?” for about a decade. When preparing a talk for horticultural professionals on using color combinations in planters at Cornell Field Days in 2010, Sue noticed that “flower color research and flower meanings seemed to go hand in hand,” as she writes in the book’s Introduction. That research led to flower fortune-telling, something Sue thought would make a great presentation for some
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While she was intrigued by the volume of information, she wasn’t surprised at its long history. “I knew that flowers have always had a history. Way, way back, plants were recognized for healing properties,” she said. “People have identified plants by their shapes; people were a lot more intuitive in ancient times [with plant shapes often determining their uses]. I just always knew that plants had meaning. In Christian times, flowers were used as a way of communication [because most people couldn’t read]. … The daisy [was used] as a divination (he loves me, he loves me not) ... but this goes back to continued on page 13
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upcoming seminars. “Boy, I had to learn fast,” Sue said recently by phone, “but because of all the different seminars I’ve done, by doing them it’s really helped me formulate the book.” The response to the seminars has been great, Sue said. “I really hope we can get past this pandemic, when I can do some seminars again,” she added. Besides the Introduction, the book contains a short section on how to create flower readings for yourself and others. The rest is filled with gorgeous photos of the various flowers with information about what the shape, number (of petals) and color of each one signifies; as well as the general flower meanings and the messages they hold. It’s a reference book that is easy on the eyes and a welcome break from the turmoil of current events. “Originally, I decided to do the flower readings [as] a good way to get young people interested in flowers,” she said. “It turned out it’s all ages [who enjoy the readings]; garden clubs love it. Some people call me the ‘flower whisperer.’” “What Do Your Flowers Say Today?” encapsulates research gained by reading many books and articles on floriography (the study of the meaning of flowers), several going back to the Victorian era – the height of floriography, Sue said.
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ancient times.” Sue noted that, during her research, she found various authors had different meanings for the same flowers. She kept track of them all with a modern office tool. “I had a spreadsheet that you would not believe,” she said. “And every time I did a seminar, I did a little more research and added to my list. When you have a spreadsheet, you can see a pattern.” As Sue did more flower readings, she would fine-tune some of the meanings. “I didn’t do it a lot, but for example, hydrangea. One of the meanings is ‘you are cold,’ but most of the people I know who love hydrangeas are not cold,” she said. “I changed it to ‘you might come across as cold or analytical.’ “Because flowers have healing energy, you don’t want to bring negativity [to the reading],” she said. Sue said she relies on “kind of a gut feeling” when doing flower readings.
“It’s really hard to explain … I think if you ask a Tarot card reader, it’s the same kind of thing - it’s intuition,” she said. “I’m not psychic. The flowers tend to resonate what they’re [the subjects are] feeling.” “What Do Your Flowers Say Today” (Balboa Press) is available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You can also purchase it at all of the Adams Fairacre Farms locations (some have it in the gift shop, others in the garden center, or in both areas) and at Oblong Books at Rhinebeck. “I think that with all that’s going on in the world, the pandemic and all the negative stuff, we all need flowers more than ever,” Sue said. “And we’re kind of seeing that [at their business], because last spring we had our busiest season ever, and it has carried into the fall, as well. Obviously, flowers and plants are bringing joy to the world. That’s always been my motto: People need flowers.”
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Veterans across county honored In the photos, clockwise from top left, County Executive Marcus Molinaro speaks during ceremonies at the Dutchess County War Memorial in Poughkeepsie. From left, Brooklyn Fletcher, Madison Fletcher, Sr. Vice Commander, VFW Post 5444, and Honor Guard members Don Luginbuhl, Justin Dedeles are pictured in ceremonies in Amenia. Scouts from troop 3029 in Amenia, Garrett Ackerman and Avery Wickwire (left to right) help VFW Post 5444â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Guard place a wreath at the base of the Memorial Wall honoring Ameniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veterans. Brookmeade Community CEO and Administrator Karen Zobel honors veterans Bill Sleight and Sandor Margolin. The Veterans Day convoy rolls through Hyde Park and the Town of Poughkeepsie. A veteran watches as the convoy rolls through the Village of Millbrook. Courtesy photos
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with variety of events In the photos, clockwise from top left, the County convoy is seen in an aerial photo at Rts. 9 and 52 in Fishkill. Veterans stand at attention in the Rhinebeck Ceremony, sponsored by the Rhinebeck American Legion. Placing wreaths in the Rhinebeck ceremony are Gary Kish and Alex Sabo. Commander of American Legion Post 429 Dennis McGuire speaks during the Rhinebeck ceremony. Lyceum Cinemas donated bags of popcorn to the Red Hook VFW. From left are Commander Brian Williams, Auxiliary President Debbie Singer, Senior Vice Commander Tim Williams, Past Commander Bill Moore and Quartermaster Richard Wambach. Lydia Bishop and Emily Major of NYS Senator Sue Serino's office spoke at American Legion Post 524 ceremony in Tivoli. Courtesy photos and Rhinebeck photos by Curtis Schmidt
Students in the second-grade class of Laura Collins at North Park Elementary School in Hyde Park drew and constructed a collage of banners to honor area veterans. Courtesy photo
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that’s italian!
by luigi coppola
Mom’s first Thanksgiving A story to remind us of our good fortune
In 1621, the first immigrants to the America - the Plymouth colonists shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies, with the Wampanoag Indians. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal. The meal often includes a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie and vegetables. Thanksgiving Day is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have. Many Italian immigrants have come to embrace Thanksgiving because of their good fortune to have come to this great country. My parents are no different, and to this day, they go to church on Thanksgiving Day morning to thank God for delivering them from the poverty they experienced after World War II and giving them the opportunities they have had in the United States. Both of my parents emigrated from Italy. My father came over as a merchant marine from Monte di Proscida, just outside of Naples; and my mother came from an island off the coast named Ischia. Both immigrated just after World War II. Ischia is a small volcanic island about 30 kilometers from the city of Naples. Today it is know as a very chic tourist destination catering to German visitors eager to bathe in the natural thermal hot springs and enjoy the spas that use the volcanic mud in there treatments. However, in the late 1940s, Ischia was trying to recover from WWII just as the mainland was. Because of that, many
Ischiola, residents of Ischia, were leaving for various other countries looking for work. My mother, Francesca, was one of eight children of my grandparents Giovanniguiseppe and Concetta Mazzella. The oldest, Maria, was followed by Raphaelina (Lina), Vincenza (Enzy), Francesca, Imaculata (Tina), Antoinette and Luigi. My grandfather, Giovanniguiseppe, left Ischia around 1948 and moved to Argentina looking for work. He left his wife and children behind, hoping to make a better future for them. At first, work was plentiful as the economy of Argentina was booming selling beef and sugar cane abroad. However, starting in 1950 the economy began to falter. By 1951, inflation was so high that Argentina money was worthless. What little money he could send home did little to relieve the poverty his family was living in. Concetta had her daughter Maria write a letter to Giovanniguiseppe, begging her father to come home. They were all starving. No one had enough even for one full meal a day. The children helped as much as they could, tending to the gardens, but were unable to do much. At least if he came home, he could help farm what little land they had and thereby at least feed his large family. To make matters worse, when he left for Argentina, my Grandmother Concetta was pregnant with my Uncle Luigi, and he had never even seen his father. Many a night Nonna (grandma) would sit in the dark crying and praying for a miracle. In the spring of 1952, Nonna received a letter from Nonno that he was coming home. Her many prayers were answered. Nonno rolled up his mattress boarded a steamer and made the long trek home. Hidden inside his rolled-up mattress was a giant bunch of bananas. Upon arrival, he immediately set out to
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‘Art After Dark’ a virtual fundraiser for The Art Effect On Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m., The Art Effect will host an interactive extravaganza to raise funds for its programs. The “Art After Dark” virtual gala, art show and auction, which honors Todd Poteet and Sad’e Sharas, will begin at 7 p.m. Poteet brought boundless artistic creativity and success first to Mill Street Loft and then to The Art Effect from 1996 to 2019. As the founding director of The Art Institute, director of the Excel Programs at The Art Effect, and owner of the graphic design firm Pen & Ink Creative, he has mentored more than 1,000 students and has guided students to more than $53 million in merit-based college scholarships. Sharasis a young successful entrepre-
neur. She is the founder of Black Excellence Community Inc., owner and director of Learning TreeHouse Daycare, mother and mentor. In 2019, she organized the Inaugural Black Excellence Community Gala recognizing Poughkeepsie’s distinguished people of color, raising more than $4,000 in scholarship funds. Enjoy the evening’s adventure produced by The Art Effect’s apprentice production company, Forge Media, Alumni Art Show and an Online Auction. Proceeds from this event provide significant support for The Art Effect’s art education and youth programming. Tickets are $40 ($20 alumni) and are available at https://feelthearteffect.org/ art-after-dark-2020/ .
feed his family and make them as comfortable as possible, with an eye toward immigrating to the United States, where his brothers and sisters-in-law were already settled. He would fish every day on his father-in-law’s boat, bringing home a portion of his catch to take care of his family’s immediate needs. He would then work in the various gardens to make sure there was plenty of other food when the fish were scarce. Finally, in 1955, my grandfather immigrated to the States with three of his daughters: Maria, Enzy and my mother, Francesca. The plan being that he would get settled, both with work and a home, then send for the others as soon as possible. They left port on Nov. 21, arrived on the shores of New York City aboard the steamer, Saturnia, on Thanksgiving Day morning 1955. My mother was 15 years old. My Great-Uncle Antonio, my grandfather’s brother, was waiting for them at the dock. After many hugs and kisses, he packed them into his car and brought them to his farm in Marlboro, NY where he lived with his wife Josephine and their children. Waiting for them was a Thanksgiving feast that my great Aunt Josephine had prepared. They had never seen nor ever had turkey before. Knowing that they would be cold from the trip, my Aunt Josephine had placed on the table hot steaming bowls of turkey soup. My mother often talks about that bowl of turkey soup that they had as an appetizer and how it was by far the best soup she had ever or would ever taste. It was filled with slivers of turkey as well as vegetables and pasta. There was a huge loaf of warm crusty bread on the table. She dunked the bread into the soup. It warmed her belly and for the first time in a long time, she felt safe. During these turbulent times, we need to remember how truly blessed we are to
be in the United States of America. Thanksgiving is a time to remember and to be grateful. TURKEY SOUP Prep time 3/4 hour serves 4-6 people Ingredients: 1 lb. turkey meat cut into chunks 1 small onion, chopped fine 1 medium-sized carrot, chopped small 3-4 stalks of celery, chopped small 1 bay leaf 3-4 rosemary leaves 1 qt. chicken or turkey stock 1/4 cup Marsala wine 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 3-4 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 lb. spaghetti Instructions: In a large pot, heat up olive oil on low heat and add all vegetables, placing the onions on the bottom of the pot with the spices on the top. Slowly sauté the vegetables for 15 minutes, occasionally stirring them to prevent them from sticking. After 15 minutes, add turkey, stock and Marsala wine and bring heat up to high. Allow to boil for 20 minutes. Take your spaghetti and carefully break into 2”-3” pieces. Allow spaghetti to cook in the soup for 8-10 minutes until the pasta is tender. Serve with a warm piece of crusty Italian bread. Luigi Coppola is one of five brothers born to Francesca and Antonio Coppola. The Coppola family came to America from Naples, Italy in 1954. Antonio and his brothers opened their first restaurant in Poughkeepsie in 1961. Luigi and his brothers Nick, John, Antonio and Vincent have carried on the family tradition in the way their parents taught them, using classic recipes taught to them at their apron strings. Visit their website at www.coppolas.net.
Vassar to host virtual conversation related to current art exhibition The panel discussion “Monuments, Memorials, Markers: In the Museum and the Community: A (Virtual) Conversation” will take place on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m., via Zoom: https://vassar.zoom.us/j/94618397881 . This panel discussion will focus on ways to redress the continuing devastation caused by the trans-Atlantic slave trade and institutional racism through monuments, memorials, and markers. Speakers will highlight local initiatives planned by Celebrating the African Spirit (CAS), a community organization with a mission to honor the contributions of enslaved Africans and their descendants to the building and growth of the City of Poughkeepsie. Panelists include CAS co-founders Carmen McGill, Kalimah Karim and Katherine Hite (Vassar Professor of Political Science on the Fredrick Thompson Chair), as well as Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center curator MaryKay Lombino. In addition, renowned sculptor Vinnie Bagwell, who created the new Sojourner Truth statue adjacent to
the Walkway Over the Hudson in Highland, will discuss that project and reflect on other works that foreground African American history. The program is being held in conjunction with the exhibition, “Monumental Misrememberings: Photographs and Statues of Contested Histories,” on view at the Loeb through Jan. 10, 2021. The exhibition addresses the building and dismantling of public monuments, which has a long history that stretches across the globe. Featuring a significant new sculpture by Kara Walker, the exhibition contrasts two small versions of larger statues that call into question the authority and validity of monuments that celebrate imperialism. Also on view is a slide presentation of recent photographs that document citizens in various cities protesting, defacing or destroying monuments that are seen as symbols of historical oppression. The exhibition is meant to promote dialogue around past events as well as current political aspirations. For more information, visit fllac.vassar.edu.
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The steadfast who said ‘No’ to women’s suffrage by Bill Jeffway
With 2020 marking the100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote nationally, we have put a spotlight on the many women, and certain men, who fought vigorously for that right. But what about the equally vigorous efforts of the women and men known colloquially as “the antis?” The anti-suffrage effort prevented women’s suffrage from becoming a national right until a half-century after men of color won that right. In the early stages before the Civil War, the two calls for equality were seen by many as a combined effort. Women gained the right to vote in New York State through a November 1917 referendum that had failed in NY State in 1915 by 200,000 votes. In both cases, the referendum failed to get a majority vote in Dutchess County. Who were the “antis” who were so effective locally? What was their argument? In terms of opposing accusations, “antis” hinted that pro-suffrage women, at best, would have their attention taken away from raising families, and in the extreme, may be socialists, dangerous pacifists, negligent mothers and husbands, and devoid of decency in flaunting and focusing on selfish political issues, while abdicating their God-given family responsibilities. The “antis” might, at best, have been described as blind to the plight of women, and in the extreme, portrayed as tools of the liquor industry, the white slave trade (prostitution), and allowing unrestrained capitalists to keep women underpaid relative to their worth. There was no absence of class consciousness. The elite and more educated “antis” would occasionally warn that their class of women would be consumed by getting involved in politics in order to offset the broad involvement of working class women, who were susceptible to city bosses through ignorance or vote buying. The “antis” did not have the vast number of well known, national women leaders that suffragists had. But one such national leader, Lucy Price, had local connections. Miss Price graduated from Vassar College in 1905. Her uncle, William B. Price, was a longtime Poughkeepsie resident and owner of the Poughkeepsie Fireproof Company. While living in Ohio, Lucy Price became a nationally recognized anti-suffrage public speaker after things started to come to a head after 1910. In the book, “No Votes for Women: The New York State Anti-Suffrage Movement” (University of Illinois Press, 2013), Susan Goodier writes that until the
summer of 1915, anti-suffrage efforts were led by women. But, “unexpectedly, the Woman’s Protest [anti-suffrage magazine] announced that women put the direction of the anti campaign into men’s organizations.” On the motivation for doing so, Goodier writes, “…the war, quintessentially masculine and dominating the media, intimidated the anti-suffrage women into retreating into traditionally supportive roles. In their determination to protect and serve the patriarchal family structure and the nation-state, antis would have assuredly felt more useful in war preparedness than in the suffrage controversy. Members of the women’s anti-suffrage organization probably did ask for male assistance, but it is very probable they did not expect the men’s anti-suffrage organization to dominate the movement as it soon would.” So perhaps it is not surprising that the debate held at the Dutchess County Fair in September 30, 1915 between the two heads of the opposing NY State organizations, for and against, was between a woman and a man. Mrs. Raymond Brown argued for suffrage. Everett P. Wheeler argued against women’s suffrage. Wheeler was a highly successful New York City attorney with a major home on what is now Wheeler Hill Road in Wappinger. He and his wife were active in supporting charities in defense of children. His entire speech at the fair can be read at www.dchsny.org/antis. No doubt very consciously, Wheeler put aside the massive venue of the fair for the tiny so-called “town hall” at the hamlet of Staatsburg on October 12, 1915, where he appeared with Lucy Price for a full on, no-debate, argument against women’s suffrage. Why Staatsburg? Could it be because Staatsburg was home to Mrs. Gordon Norrie, (Margaret Lewis Morgan Norrie), a major national leader “for” suffrage … as was her neighbor a few miles to the north, Margaret Chanler Aldrich of Red Hook’s Rokeby estate? The Dutchess County Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage held a large rally at Poughkeepsie’s Masonic Temple November 12, 1915, just before the failed statewide referendum. There was a very formal “Committee of 100 men” that included the wealthiest of county men (Tracy Dows, William Dinsmore, Col. Francis Landon, Col. Stephen Olin, Archibald Rogers) as well as a wide range of middle to upper class businessmen. As World War One emerged as a threat with the April 1917 US declaration of war, the message from the “antis”
The building affectionately called the “Town Hall” in the hamlet of Staatsburg was the site of an anti-suffrage rally by Everett Wheeler and Lucy Price, who had to be conscious they were in enemy territory, near the home of the national women’s suffrage leader Margaret Lewis Morgan Norrie. Image courtesy the Staatsburg Library. 18 N ORTHERN D UTCHESS N EWS & Creative Living - Nov. 18-24, 2020
Vassar College produced leaders who had national reputations arguing for, and against women’s suffrage. Above left, Inez Milholland, class of 1909, was a leader in the effort “for.” Above right, Lucy Price, class of 1905, was a leader in the effort “against.” Below: Ladies of great estates represented both sides of the argument. Left, Margaret Lewis Morgan Norrie of Staatsburg was a leader in the effort “for.” Right, FDR’s mother, Sarah Roosevelt of adjacent Hyde Park, lent her name to efforts “against.” Photos courtesy DCHS
increasingly turned to national security. At the May 1917 regular monthly meeting of the county organization, its President, Mrs. A. J. Rust, reported from a state conference that “antis” were being asked to give up their efforts so they can focus fully on war work. She said, however, they ultimately decided the greater threat would come from allowing women to vote. “Two million new [women] voters would confuse and perhaps effeminize the powers that control [war] matters … it would be disastrous.” In the weeks leading up to the November 1917 referendum, revisiting Staatsburg and surrounding hamlets, we find a November 5, 1917 ad in the Poughkeepsie Eagle News that shouts in its headline that in wartime, “This is no time for divided issues.” What is striking is not that among the 80 signatures from that area we find it is equally split between men and women, but that it is a mix of the very wealthy estate owners, like Stephen Henry Olin, FDRs mother, Mrs. James Roosevelt, and others in that list of “100 men,” and the working class of the estates, the caretak-
ers, gardeners and chauffeurs. Might the workers have felt some pressure to declare their allegiance to align with their employers view? Such were the dynamics that led Dutchess County to say “no” when the state at large said, “yes” to women’s suffrage. A sample of the 1917 local election returns are here and at www.dchsny.org/antis. County wide for women’s suffrage: Yes 6,008 votes. No 6,657 votes. Mrs. Norrie’s Staatsburg Election District: Yes 75 votes. No 163 votes. Mrs. Roosevelt’s Hyde Park Election District: Yes 122 votes. No 120 votes. Mr. Everett Wheeler’s Election District: Yes 64 votes. No 67 votes. Bill Jeffway is the Executive Director of the Dutchess County Historical Society and can be reached at bill.jeffway@dcshny.org or (845) 293-7711.
The Center’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ to be a drive-in holiday experience For the 15th year, The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck will present Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol,” from Nov. 19 to Dec. 20. Performances will run Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. (no shows on Nov. 26 or 27). Tickets are $20. The production is directed and adapted by Lou Trapani with musical direction by Paul & JoAnne Schubert and starring Andy Crispell, Emily DePew, Ellie DeMan, Joe Felece, Harriet Luongo, Lisa
Lynds, Duane Olson and Lou Trapani as Scrooge. This will be a drive-in live theatre experience. Come rain, snow or shine, park your heated car and watch live theater through your windshield. Appropriate for all audiences. The Center is at 661 Route 308 in Rhinebeck. Call (845) 876-3080 or visit www.centerforperformingarts.org for tickets and more information.
Voting under way in Central Hudson’s Fall Foliage photo contest Voting is open for Central Hudson’s eighth annual Fall Foliage photo contest. Photographs from 17 finalists are posted to Central Hudson’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CentralHudson), and viewers may vote by “liking” their favorite photo. The photograph earning the most “likes” as of noon on Nov. 20 will be declared the winner of the $500 prize. “The submissions to our Fall Foliage Photo contest are amazing this year,” said Charles A. Freni, president and CEO of Central Hudson. “We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful area with so many tal-
ented photographers. Thank you to all of our participants, and we encourage everyone to view the photographs, ‘like’ Central Hudson’s Facebook page and vote.” Contestants submitted unpublished, scenic photograph taken personally this fall displaying the beauty of the season within the Mid-Hudson Valley by the Nov. 6 deadline. A selection of finalists was chosen, and voters will determine the winner. For complete terms and conditions for the contest, go to www.centralhudson.com/photocontest.
Learn how to make a career in the arts Aspiring young artists may meet, virtually, a producer, musician, photographer, muralist, printmaker and others making a career in the arts during Arts MidHudson’s “Thrive: Making a Career in the Arts,” on Monday, Nov. 23, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. One may bring artwork and questions, hear firsthand how the 12 artists on the panel carved a path to working in their chosen field. Attendees will also meet a college student as she shares her college experience in the arts. Panelists include: Dr. Christopher Brellochs, Musician; Jennifer O’Donnell Danza, Sculptor; Elizabeth Gerbi, Theatre; Hasna Muhammad, Film; Radha Pandey, Printmaking; Joe Pimentel, Muralist; James Ransome,
Illustrator; John Rizzo, Photographer; Chris Silva, Executive Director of the Bardavon; Karen Maserjian Shan, Writer; Evelina Knodel, Architect; Chris Kroner, Digital/Animation and Cloe Shan, art student at SUNY Fredonia. Satellite Watch Party locations will be at: • The Art Effect at their Pershing Location: 45 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie • The Art Effect at the Underwear Factory: 8 North Cherry Street • Poughkeepsie Public Library 93 Market Street • Barrett Art Center: 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie For more information, call (845) 4543222 or visit artsmidhudson.org.
EXHIBITIONS Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston. Through November: ASK Members Photography Show; also “The Hangers’ Show,” recent works by ASK’s art-hanging team. askforarts.org Bard Galleries, Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College (CCS Bard), Annandale-onHudson. Through Feb. 14, 2021: “Sky Hopinka: Centers of Somewhere,” the first solo museum exhibition of artist and filmmaker Sky Hopinka. A member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, Hopinka has become recognized for video work that centers around personal positions of Indigenous homeland and that explores language as a container of culture. The exhibit presents a newly commissioned, multi-channel work. Free, but admission is by timed-ticket, advance reservation via https://ccs.bard.edu/visit/reservations. No walk-ups, so confirm your reservation before visiting. More info: ccs@bard.edu Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison. Nov. 20-29: Holiday Pottery Show & Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Opening reception: Fri., Nov. 20, 1-7 p.m. (845) 424-3960 or garrisonartcenter.org Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, North Salem. Through Oct. 2, 2021: Virtual exhibition, featuring more than 25 artists. Curated by Pawling artist Bibiana HuangMatheis. www.hammondmuseum.org Queen City Fine Art Gallery, 317 Main St., Poughkeepsie. Through Nov. 28: “Untethered,” exhibition by Tom Ellman and Nansi Lent examines our world filled with crisis, division and falsehood and how it affects us. Open by appt. www.queencity15.com Rhinebeck Bank, 6414 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. Through Dec. 8: Works by Madison Cahill, a 19-year old savant artist who is also on the autism spectrum. She uses multiple mediums in her work, including alcohol markers, watercolor, digital drawing and animation, among others. (845) 790-1527 WomensWork.art, 4 S. Clinton St., Poughkeepsie. Through Nov. 29: “Twilight Year,” juried national exhibition exploring dark surrealism. Visual artists’ talk: Sat., Nov. 21, 3-5 p.m. womenswork.art
‘Yoga and Resilience’ offers empowering practices for sexual trauma survivors The Yoga Service Council and the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck have announced a new book, “Yoga and Resilience,” that offers empowering practices for survivors of sexual trauma. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, ongoing sexual justice activism and growing empirical evidence supporting the benefits of yoga and mindfulness practices in managing the many impacts of trauma and stress, “Yoga and Resilience” addresses sexual trauma and yoga in an integrated and practical way. Calling on a diverse array of more than 25 leading experts in the fields of trauma and yoga, the book distills best practices to inform the fields of mental health, trauma-informed yoga, yoga service and yoga more generally. “The wounds of sexual violence are experienced by survivors long after an assault takes place. When taught with care and awareness, trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness can be valuable tools for healing from the physiological and psychological impacts of sexual trauma,” said Carla Goldstein, president of Omega and cofounder of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center. “We are proud to support this important body of work.” “Yoga and Resilience” is the fourth in a series of Yoga Service Best Practices Guide Books, and the first to be published by Handspring Publishing. The partnership of the Yoga Service Council and Omega Institute began in
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Serino secures funding for local remote-learning program State Sen. Sue Serino (R-District 41) recently announced that she has successfully secured $10,000 to help support a new remote learning program benefiting Poughkeepsie City School District students currently being served by the Family Services Inc. “Bridging the digital divide is key to ensuring the success of our local students, and Family Services Inc. has stepped up in a big way during this tough time to ensure that so many here in the community have access to the resources they need to succeed,” said Serino. “Their remote-learning program has played an integral role for students, and their families, and I am proud to play a role in helping to support it.” According to a program proposal compiled by Family Services, each year, the nonprofit subcontracts with the Poughkeepsie City School District to operate a “Summer Enrichment Program.” Due to COVID-19, this year’s program had to be moved from the local elementary school to the Family Partnership Center, where 50 local students were able to safely attend the program, beginning in July. While the program was set to run for only six weeks, an outpouring of community advocacy led to a three-week extension. When the school year resumed, it
became clear that there was still an important need for the program, and Family Services began working to secure the funding necessary to continue it. Today, Family Services provides free academic assistance to these students in the program five days each week to help bridge the digital divide and ensure local students stay on track despite the challenges posed by COVID-19. The unique program also provides workshops to support parents in bridging the learning gap that often comes with facilitating distance learning. In a letter acknowledging the grant, Brian Doyle, chief executive officer of Family Services, said, “Youth services are a critical part of our work at Family Services and a critical need within the community. The children of the City of Poughkeepsie School District since COVID-19 interrupted the school year, have been at the mercy of isolation, disconnection and loss of learning. We have been working hard to bridge those gaps and this grant will be a terrific boost.” The grant secured by Serino comes courtesy of the Walmart Foundation and will specifically be utilized to purchase PPE and supplies for students and program staff as well as other materials necessary to ensure the program’s continued success.
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Lourdes’ basketball star Ava Learn signs with Purdue University
Ava Learn signs National Letter of Intent while her parents Alicia and Andy and sisters Grace and Tess look on. Courtesy photo It was at the age of 5 that Ava Learn’s love for basketball began. Since then the Our Lady of Lourdes High School senior has become an outstanding player who works hard at her craft. Recently, the Hyde Park resident signed her Letter of Intent to play NCAA Division I basketball at Purdue University in Indiana. Ava’s basketball career began in Kindergarten when she participated in St Martin de Porres School’s CYO program, where she simply enjoyed playing with her friends. At Lourdes, she has played on the varsity team since her freshman year, and has qualified for allsection and all-league for the past three years. In addition to being a Warrior, she has been blessed the past four years, playing for the Philadelphia Belles AAU, the nation’s first and top girls travel team program, and the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League team. Ava shared some of her favorite moments during her career at Our Lady of Lourdes High School. “My favorite memory would be when I first found out that I was on the varsity team as a freshmen, and winning against Arlington at the County Center last year with so many Lourdes students there,” she said. In addition to basketball, the Lourdean is a member of the National Honor
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Society and has participated in the school’s Spanish Club. At Purdue University, Ava plans to major in elementary education. She chose Purdue because of the esteemed basketball program and the connection she felt to the coaches. “The school itself is amazing, and I was looking for a team where at the end of the day they were my family and would have my back no matter what,” she shared. When asked how COVID-19 has affected her basketball career, Ava answered graciously. “Honestly, COVID was a shock to me and it didn’t really hit me until I realized that I couldn’t work out with my trainers or travel for my final AAU season, but I figured out a workout schedule from home, which was tricky. I’m so grateful to be back in the gym now,” she said. Ava thanks all the coaches that she has had, her family for supporting her throughout her career, everyone at Lourdes and her teammates for all of their love and support. Ava’s family and friends, her OLL teammates along with Lourdes Principal, Catherine Merryman, Assistant Athletic Director Miles Hansen, and faculty members were all on hand for the signing to support and congratulate her.
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LEGAL NOTICE FOR ANNUAL ELECTION 2020: Please take notice that the 49th annual election of Dutchess Junction Fire District will take place on December 8, 2020, 6:00pm
to 9:00pm, at the Dutchess Junction Fire house located at 75 Slocum Rd Beacon, NY 12508 for the purpose of electing a commissioner for the term of Jan. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2024 and a Treasurer for
the term on Jan. 1 2020 to Dec. 31, 2021. All residents of the Dutchess Junction Fire Dist. Duly registered with the Dutchess County Board of Elections as of Nov. 16, 2020 shall be eligible to vote. Candidates for
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WORKSHOP EAST CLINTON BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that because of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency and State and Federal bans on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.2 which authorizes public meetings to be conducted via conference call or other electronic means, the East Clinton Fire District will
hold a Board Workshop on District Insurance for 2021-2022 on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. which will be held electronically via webinar instead of a public meeting open for the public to attend in person. Members of the public may view the Board meeting held via Zoom by logging in at: https://us02web.zoo m.us/j/83138684214 ?pwd=RFltYmlFYmc1dTFmQW5vb zlEUWVIdz09 or listen to the meeting
by dialing 1 646 876 9923. The meeting ID is 831 3868 4214 and the passcode is 850169. Please check the district website prior to the date of the meeting to see if there have been any changes to the information listed herein. Dated: November 14, 2020 By order of the East Clinton Fire District Board of Commissioners Karen Buechele, Secretary
The Purchasing Agent, County of Dutchess, Poughkeepsie, New York, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Bid #RFB-DCP-74-20 REBID Operator Barriers for Dutchess County Public Transit Vehicles Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the 10th day of December 2020 at the Dutchess County Division of Central Services, 378 Violet Avenue, Suite 2, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained by visiting our web site http://www.dutchessny.gov , selecting “Government”, then selecting “Bidding and RFP Opportunities”. For additional information, call (845) 486-3613. ________________ ________________
NOTICE is hereby given by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the CHELSEA FIRE DISTRICT, that the following resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum: RESOLVED, that at a regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners held on the 9th of November, 2020, authorized the expenditure of up to $170,611.40 from the CHELSEA FIRE DISTRICT Equipment Reserve Fund for the purpose of the purchase of (1) 1500 GPM Rescue/Pumper with related equipment to replace a 2005 International Pierce Pumper. NOTICE is hereby given that the effect will be a commensurate reduction in funds from the CHELSEA FIRE DISTRICT Equipment Reserve Fund. NOTICE is also given that the above resolution is and was adopted subject to a permissive referendum of the duly qualified electors of the CHELSEA FIRE DISTRICT.
NOTICE is also given that the above resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days after its adoption nor until approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the electors of such fire district affected, qualified to vote at an annual election of the fire district officers, voting on such proposition. If, within thirty (30) days after its adoption, there shall be filed with the Fire District Secretary a petition signed and acknowledged in the manner required by Section 6-g of the General Municipal Law, protesting such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of such Fire District for their approval or disapproval. Dated: This 9th_ day of November, 2020. YVONNE M. TOMPKINS, Secretary CHELSEA FIRE DISTRICT 15 Liberty Street P.O. Box 128 Chelsea, New York 12512 ________________ ________________
REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE The Purchasing Agent, County of Dutchess, Poughkeepsie, New York, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Bid #RFB-DCP-67-20 Fire Extinguishers: Inspection, Test and Maintenance Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the 8th day of December 2020 at the Dutchess County Division of Central Services, 378 Violet Avenue, Suite 2, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained by visiting our web site http://www.dutchessny.gov , selecting “Government”, then selecting “Bidding and RFP Opportunities”. For additional information, call (845) 486-3613. ________________ ________________ REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE
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OBITUARIES Joseph W. Andrasak FORMERLY OF HYDE PARK- Joseph W. Andrasak, 87, of Mentor, passed away Nov. 9, 2020, in Mentor. Born April 9, 1933, in Cleveland, he had lived in Hyde Park, N.Y., for 40 years before moving to Lake County 16 years ago. Joseph was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a 1st Lieutenant in the Signal Corps. He also received his B.S. degree from John Carroll University, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Parish Council of Regina Coeli Church in Hyde Park, and the Hyde Park Swim and Tennis Club, where he had served as board president. Mr. Andrasak was a project manager at IBM for 34 years. Joseph was the beloved husband of Frances L. (nee Dowd) Andrasak; loving father of Michael (Patti) Andrasak and Mary Beth Andrasak; and uncle of several nieces and nephews. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, private family services were held at this time. There will be a memorial service and Mass in Hyde Park, N.Y., when it is safe to gather. Arrangements are entrusted to McMahonCoyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor. To leave condolence for the family, visit www.MCV funeralhomes.com. Dorothea T. Antonell RHINEBECK - Dorothea T. Antonell, 88, a longtime Rhinebeck resident, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Ferncliff Nursing Home with her loving husband by her side. Born on November 14, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Lillian (Wirth) McArdle and the youngest of ten children. As a teenager, she worked at the Botanical Gardens in Brooklyn. She graduated from St. Francis Xavier High School in 1949 and went on to work for NY Tel. Dorothea married John A. Antonell on June 12, 1954, in St. Ann’s Church in Flushing, NY. John survives at home in Rhinebeck. Dorothea & John had seven children which became their world. Her life was about her family and everything she did revolved around her husband & children. Dorothea & John moved to Rhinebeck in 1960, where they started their dentistry practice of 40 years. She was a devout Catholic and a communicant of Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck. In addition to her lov-
ing husband of over 66 years, Dorothea is survived by her children, Joan (Anthony) Burian of Scott Township, PA, Robert (Karen) Antonell of Poughkeepsie, NY, Eugene (Elizabeth) Antonell of S. Dartmouth, MA, Paul (Erina) Antonell of Rhinebeck, NY, Michael (Ann Marie) Antonell of Rhinebeck, NY, Patricia (Patrick) Flanagan of Carmel, NY, and Catherine (Steven) Scivolette of Hyde Park, NY; her seven grandchildren; her three great-grandchildren; in addition to many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Friends called at the Burnett & White Funeral Home, Red Hook on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial was held onThursday, November 12, 2020, at Church of the Good Shepherd, Rhinebeck, with Father Douglas Crawford. Burial is in Rhinebeck Cemetery, Rhinebeck. Memorial donations may be made in Dorothea’s memory to www.SADS.org. Your patience is appreciated. Thank you. Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 7461 S. Broadway Red Hook, NY 12571. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com. Wesley Green HYDE PARK - Wesley J. Green, 66, died on November 10, 2020 at his home. Born in Greensburg, IN on May 23, 1954, he was the son of Kenneth and Mary Ruth (Davis) Green. Wesley graduated from John Jay High School in 1972 where he exceled in baseball and basketball. He was employed at the Grand Union for 30 years, and then as a Corrections Officer for New York State at Downstate Correctional Facility. An avid sports fan, he especially enjoyed golf and softball. He played softball for many years. His most gratifying time was playing with the Diamond Horseshoe, and he was so proud of the many championships he won with his friends. He was so proud of his daughter, Courtney, and how she performed on the softball field. He was getting excited and looking forward to seeing his grandson play baseball. Wesley is survived by his daughter, Courtney Britton and her husband George; his grandson, Grayson Britton; his dear friend, Dawn Hunt; and his siblings and their spouses, Virginia Marciano and her husband Danny, Kerry Green and his wife Pam, Marilyn
O’Brien and her husband Richard; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by a funeral service. Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family at Fishkill Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society. Gertrude Thiede RED HOOK - Gertrude “Trudy” Thiede of Red Hook, NY, died Monday, November 9, 2020. She was 93 years old. She was born in Hoechst, Germany on April 25, 1927 to the late Georg and Wihelmine Gerber. She graduated from the Teacher’s College in Koenigstein, Germany. Her husband, Raymond A. Thiede, whom she married in Germany in 1954, died in 2002. Mrs. Thiede worked for the Red Hook Central School district for 23 years as an audiovisual and library clerk and as a substitute teacher. She was a parishioner of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Red Hook, a member of Milan Seniors, Rhinebeck AARP, and a member of NYSRA. Trudy volunteered at the Northern Dutchess
Hospital for many years and also did volunteer work for her church. She enjoyed making crafts and working in the garden. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela A. Thiede of East Meadow, NY, her granddaughter, Kelley Francis (and grandson-in-law Matthew Francis) of West Palm Beach, FL; her grandson, Christopher Stevens of Levittown, NY; and her brother, Herbert Gerber of Germany; in addition to extended family and friends. In addition to her husband, Trudy is predeceased by her siblings, Georg Gerber, Anni Gerber, and Ilse Petterson. Memorial donations may be made in Trudy’s memory to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 7420 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 16, 2020 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Red Hook, with Rev. Jim Miller. Burial of ashes followed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Red Hook. Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com.
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