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The coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.

Preoccupied with coronavirus prevention, Twin County residents might be overlooking a more familiar threat: tick-borne Lyme disease.

That is the message from local health officials, who are urging the public to be vigilant about detecting the symptoms of Lyme disease, which can be easily mistaken for COVID-19.

“There are parallels between Lyme and the COVID virus symptoms, so there are some people who come down with Lyme and end up trying to get tested for COVID,” Columbia County Public

Health Director Jack Mabb said.

Getting tested for COVID-19 is a good strategy for ruling out coronavirus as a source of symptoms, Mabb said, but the county health director also advocated Lyme awareness.

The typical symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, headache, fatigue and a characteristic skin rash, with symptoms appearing three to 30 days after a tick bite, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Lyme disease, caused by infected ticks, is often overlooked this summer as everyone is preoccupied by COVID-19.

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ALBANY — Democrats in the state Senate unanimously defeated Republican legislation aiming to bolster protection for law enforcement in the wake of continuing tension between communities and police, and a statewide surge in violent crimes.

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“If we do not come together with law enforcement now, public safety will continue to erode,” Giove said.

— SENATE MINORITY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS CANDICE GIOVE proposed nine bills as part of its Protect Those Who Protect Us package, aimed to deter attacks and disorder against law enforcement officers as violent crime has spiked in cities across

the state and nation in recent weeks.

The package, endorsed by the New York State Sheriff’s Association, includes legislation to upgrade resisting arrest or

following or surveilling a police or peace officer or their family to a class E felony, and upgrading doxing police, aggravated harassment of a police or peace officer, failure to retreat and

falsely accusing an officer of wrongdoing criminal charges to a class D felony, which cannot be reduced by plea bargaining and requires a judge to post bail.

Doxing means releasing private information about an individual on the internet, typically with malicious intent.

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CATSKILL — The village planning board is reviewing a proposal to convert the former St. Patrick’s Academy on Woodland Avenue into apartments.

Unauthorized construction on the property in early 2019 earned scrutiny from village residents, as new owner Dennis Frascello attempted to convert the academic building into rental apartments.

Village President Vincent Seeley said he saw two completed apartments and one under construction during a site visit in late January 2019.

“My recommendation was, stop what you’re doing because this needs to be rezoned,” Seeley said.

The property lies in an R1, or

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The former St. Patrick’s Academy on Woodland Avenue. The village planning board reviewed plans to convert the school into apartments.

residential 1, zone, which means it would have to be rezoned for multiple

dwellings.

Planning Board Chairman Patrick

McCulloch agreed the property is not zoned for apartments.

Frascello can request the village board to rezone the property or go to the zoning board of appeals seeking a variance, McCulloch said.

“It’s in their hands as to what direction they want to go,” McCulloch said.

The number of apartments Frascello wants to build was not specified in the proposal, McCulloch said.

Another part of the plan includes renovating the former gym at the school and renting the building to the county for storage of records, McCulloch said.

McCulloch said it has not yet been determined whether Frascello will need a use variance for the gym.

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WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are preparing to release a $1 trillion coronavirus spending plan on Monday, setting up tough negotiations with Democrats just days before the expiration of enhanced unemployment benefits for millions of workers.

The late afternoon rollout will come after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows spent the weekend on Capitol Hill negotiating final language with key Senate aides. It will be the second try for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, RKy., who had planned to unveil the bill last Thursday. That was canceled at the last minute amid disputes over language on unemployment insurance and other issues.

The legislation is expected to include a new round of $1,200 checks to individual Americans, an extension of unemployment benefits at a reduced level, billions of dollars for schools with some of the money aimed at helping classrooms reopen, and a five-year liability shield for businesses, health care providers and others.

The legislation also includes at least $100 billion more for the small-business Paycheck Protection Program, and is expected to extend a limited moratorium on evictions. It does not contain any new money for state and local governments -- a key Democratic demand -- but instead gives state and local leaders additional flexibility in spending the $150 billion approved in the Cares Act in March.

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back against the raging pandemic and return to business as usual have been thwarted by the realities of the spreading virus.

He was forced to cancel the in-person portion of the Republican National Convention, scheduled for Aug. 24-27, and he has not staged large campaign rallies since coronavirus cases spiked in Tulsa, Okla., after a Trump rally there last month.

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Trump’s fourth national security adviser, is not the first official who regularly comes into contact with the president to contract COVID-19.

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In this file photo, US National Security advisor Robert O’Brien attends the 14th East Asia Summit in Bangkok on November 4, 2019, on the sidelines of the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. O’Brien has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the highest-ranking member of President Trump’s inner circle known to have contracted the disease.

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WASHINGTON — National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced Monday, making him the highestranking member of President Trump’s inner circle known to have contracted the disease.

The positive test is the latest prominent reminder that Trump, who spent months dismissing and downplaying the danger of the coronavirus, has been unable to escape its impact as it spikes in communities across the country.

White House officials, in an unsigned statement, said O’Brien’s symptoms are mild and that he has “been selfisolating and working from a secure location off site.”

The statement said “there is no risk of exposure” to Trump or Vice President Mike Pence and said the work of the National Security Council “continues uninterrupted.”

The statement does not say how recently O’Brien, who normally meets regularly or travels with the president, has been with Trump or other senior White House or national security officials.

Nor does it say where and when O’Brien may have been exposed and when he received his test results.

O’Brien, a Los Angeles lawyer before he was named

around a $3 trillion House bill passed in May, attacked Republicans Monday over the continued delays.

“We have unemployment running out, we have renter protection running out, we have state and local governments going into new month and won’t have the money and will lay off thousands and thousands of people,” Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said Monday morning on MSNBC. “We’re at all these cliffs and we still at this very moment don’t have a plan from the Republicans. We want to sit down and negotiate. But you can’t negotiate with a ghost.”

Given the difficulty of reaching agreement on the multiple contentious issues at play, Meadows and Mnuchin suggested over the weekend that Congress might need to pass a narrow bill including just the unemployment insurance, schools money and liability provisions.

Democrats have rejected that approach, and McConnell has yet to publicly embrace it, either.

The legislation will exclude the payroll tax cut President Donald Trump had demanded, which Senate Republicans opposed. But it is expected to include language related to the FBI headquarters building that is diagonal from Trump’s hotel in downtown D.C. It was unclear exactly what the language would say, but Trump has said he wants to see a new headquarters building built on the site, and his administration killed a plan to relocate the headquarters to the suburbs.

One issue that delayed a deal was what to do about the expiring unemployment benefits, and Republican lawmakers

scrambled over the weekend to hammer out their plan.

In March, congressional lawmakers discussed creating a federal unemployment benefits program to replace 100 percent of a worker’s prior income, but scrapped the idea because they believed states would be unable to handle the administrative complexity of doing so. Congress ultimately decided to have the federal government add a flat $600-per-week to every jobless worker’s state unemployment benefits -- creating a system that in some cases paid the unemployed more than what they had received while working. There are now between 20 million and 30 million people collecting these benefits, as the jobless rate is 11 percent.

Now, the Trump administration and Senate Republicans are trying to revive proposals to tie unemployment benefits to prior earnings, pushing for a system in which the federal government ensures workers are earning 70% of prior income. Mnuchin and Meadows have recognized that the states may struggle with the change to a new system. Meadows suggested to reporters on Sunday the flat federal benefit may have to continue until the states are able to transition to a new system, a process Mnuchin has said would be easier for some states than others.

“From what I understand from some of our states there

might have to be a two-phased approach,” Meadows told reporters Sunday.

Congressional Democrats oppose both GOP plans to curb the benefit amount and to transition the payment system to the new model. Critics point out state unemployment offices have already been overwhelmed. The National Association of State Workforce Agencies has warned in a memo circulated on Capitol Hill that targeted wage replacement could take most states “8 to 20 weeks or more” to implement from the date of the Department of Labor’s guidance.

“We are skeptical that state UI infrastructure has improved dramatically since the CARES Act given how overloaded the system has been,” Evercore ISI, which conducts market research, said in a Monday note.

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CATSKILL — A woman was charged after she allegedly left her 5-month-old son in a hot car in the parking lot of the Catskill Walmart on Friday, Sgt. Ed Tercasio of the Catskill Police said.

The boy was examined at the scene by Catskill Ambulance and will be fine, Tercasio said. The mother, Laura Smith, 29, from West Camp, returned to the car on her own.

Catskill Police responded to the parking lot of Walmart about 7:30 p.m. after receiving reports that a baby was left unattended in a parked car, Tercasio said.

When police arrived, a bystander had opened the car door and took the child out, Tercasio said.

The baby was examined at the scene by paramedics from Catskill Ambulance and was not taken to the hospital, Tercasio said.

Police would not speculate how hot it was in the car, but air temperatures that night were in the low to mid 80s.

Smith was charged with endangering the welfare of a

child and was given appearance tickets for Catskill Village Court on Aug. 20, Tercasio said.

Greene County Child Protective Services was also called to the scene, Tercasio said.

Although the Catskill incident ended well, the number of children dying from heatstroke in cars, either because they were left behind or became trapped, has increased in recent years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Statistics show there were 52 deaths in 2019 from children left in hot cars, according to the administration. Fifty-four percent of those deaths occur because someone forgets and leaves a child in the car.

The second-leading cause of death are children getting into unattended vehicles, according to the administration. Vehicle owners should always lock their car doors and trunk, year-round.

Pets are also at risk of dying in a hot car. Seventy-six dogs and other animal companions died from heat-related causes since 2019, according to People for the Ethical

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In 2019, there were 53 reported incidents of animals dying from heat–related causes and another 126 that were rescued from the heat, according to PETA. Town of Greenport Police usually responds to 10 to 15 calls a year for reports of pets left in hot cars, Chief Kevin Marchetto said.

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Washington must listen to counties’ plea By this point in a normal summer, local governments would be adding up projected sales tax revenue increases to perhaps get them through a tough winter or cover emergency expenses in 2021.

But the coronavirus pandemic pretty much wiped out hopes of sales tax revenue increases along with just about every event, festival and concert that draw visitors to the area.

Now, county leaders across New York are renewing their plea for federal lawmakers to pass a coronavirus relief bill to provide aid to state localities in dire straits due to depressed sales tax revenue.

A bipartisan group of county executives across

the state called on congressional leaders and President Donald Trump last week to compromise on a new federal stimulus package that provides funding for states and local governments, which in turn provide essential services to combat the pandemic, and to smoothly reopen their local economies.

The state’s success in its fight against COVID-19 has come at a high price in human life and finances.

The state projects a $13.3 billion deficit this year and about $61 billion over four years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York City projects a $9 billion loss in revenues for March 2020 through June 2021. This projection does not address cuts in state

reimbursement.

Meanwhile, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has repeatedly warned of widespread 20% cuts to state health care, schools and localities if New York does not receive federal funding. To slash funding for the medical personnel, first responders, teachers and students who gave up so much either to fight the pandemic or adapt to it is patently unjust.

Washington’s petty squabbles and partisan intransigence could do irreparable harm to New York state’s short- and long-term future and to the New Yorkers who have put their lives and livelihoods on the line for the last five months.

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There is now even less doubt that what appeared to be one of the Trump administration’s most brazen recent acts of political retaliation was just what it seemed.

The New York Times reported the government admitted in court papers filed Thursday that Homeland Security officials had made false statements about their February decision to cut off New Yorkers from the trusted traveler program, which allows prescreened Americans expedited passage through border checks when reentering the United States from abroad.

The Trump administration had justified the cutoff by pointing to New York’s new policy of refusing to disclose driver’s license information to federal immigration authorities absent a court order. The administration claimed that the state’s policy was unusual and that federal officials therefore could not trust the state to cooperate in the background checks needed to screen New Yorkers for the trusted traveler program. In fact, government lawyers admitted Thursday, several other states and D.C. have similar policies, which are designed to shield undocumented immigrants who obtained driver’s licenses rather than encouraging them to drive illegally.

But those states’ residents were not denied access to the trusted traveler program, showing that national security was not the underlying issue.

The Department of Homeland Security moved on Thursday to reinstate New Yorkers’ participation in the program. The effects of the cutoff were less profound than they could have been, given the shutdown

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of international travel because of the covid-19 pandemic, though federal officials had reason to expect that their punishment would be more painful when they imposed it back in February. Department officials indicated the reason they reversed course now was that the state had also changed policy since February, allowing federal agents access to the driver’s license information of those applying for trusted traveler status. Yet state policy shifted back in April, and it is only with Thursday’s revelations about the government’s lack of truthfulness that federal officials are finally backpedaling.

The most plausible explanation has always been that President Donald Trump and the immigration hard-liners who staff his administration wanted to punish New York, both for adopting a “sanctuary” state policy after the Trump administration went on a campaign against such policies, and because of the state’s legal action against the president himself. Trump declared the state must end “unnecessary lawsuits and harassment” when he met with New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, a Democrat, to sort out a compromise on the trusted traveler issue. Now federal officials have admitted the pretext they concocted to justify their actions was not just unlikely, but patently untrue.

Once again, the Trump administration appears to have been caught abusing its powers to further political or personal grudges. It is scary to imagine how much more of the same would occur if the president got another four years with his hands on the levers of government.

Americans have managed through sudden and comprehensive disruption.

Just look at 1942. ”War, like every other human ailment, tends to leave the body politic folded along ancient creases and festering old sores.”

— W.E.B. Du Bois WASHINGTON — Few Americans have memories of the only year in U.S. history comparable to 2020 for sudden and comprehensive disruption of Americans’ lives.

To place today’s myriad social traumas and dislocations in perspective, read Tracy Campbell’s “The Year of Peril: America in 1942.”

Pearl Harbor had catapulted the nation into total war when just two years earlier its army was smaller than Portugal’s, and its population was so ravaged by malnutrition and negligible health care during the Depression that half of the Army’s first recruits were deemed unfit. The armed forces — and blood supplies — would remain racially segregated, although in 1940 President Franklin D. Roosevelt had told civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph that African Americans could be musicians on Navy ships “because they’re darned good at it.”

The saccharine myth that “everything changed” in a nation united by the sense of “all being in this together” was belied by lynchings and violent killings, such as that in Sikeston, Missouri, of an African American accused of assaulting a white woman.

After he was tied by his feet to a truck and dragged to his death, the local newspaper said this would “protect the wives of soldier boys.” When some black soldiers in Oklahoma City were forced to ride on segregated trains for 24 hours without food while white soldiers were fed, an indignant FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover investigated the African American who reported this. In the epicenter of the Arsenal of Democracy, aka Detroit, rioting, gun-toting whites persuaded the city to rethink integration of public housing.

In California, Gen. John “A Jap is a Jap” DeWitt said of the 112,000 Japanese Americans on the West Coast, “There are

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WILL indications these are organized and ready for concerted operation.” The indications were the absence of indications. This, DeWitt said, indicated secret plotting, so these Americans were sent to concentration camps. Including Fred Korematsu, who had tried to enlist. His challenge to internment reached the Supreme Court, where he lost.

In 2018, the court repudiated this decision.

In 1942, in New Haven, Connecticut, Anne Miller, having developed a blood infection after a miscarriage, became the first person successfully treated with penicillin. By 1945, U.S. pharmaceutical companies were producing 650 billion units of it a month.

In 2020, vilification of such companies has paused, presumably to be resumed after they find a COVID-19 vaccine.

In 1942, the War Production Board banned cuffs and pleats on men’s trousers to save cloth. Daylight saving time became a national law in order to save 736 million kilowatt hours of electricity.

Rationing of gasoline, automobile tires, sugar, coffee and much else impended, but Congress, which never misses an opportunity to miss the point, voted itself pensions.

After two months of hearing the vox of an unamused populi, it repealed them.

Tracy Campbell, a University of Kentucky historian, says that in 1942 the War Rumor Project “began systematically monitoring Americans,” relying on “barbers, bartenders, doctors, hairdressers, police officers, and drugstore owners to eavesdrop on their neighbors.”

Many rumors arose from

preexisting prejudices: A poll found that 42% of Americans thought “Jews have too much power and influence.”

When a foolhardy regent suggested canceling the University of Georgia’s football season, Gov. Eugene Talmadge (D) said that before doing that, they would try “putting our debutantes to hoeing potatoes.” The Bulldogs won the national championship.

Seventy-eight years later, some football factories, aka universities, might be more apt to have football Saturdays than weekday classes.

Few debutantes but many other women powered war production in places such as Ford’s plant in Willow Run, Michigan, which eventually assembled a B-24 bomber every hour. An economic “stabilization” law partially exempted health benefits from restrictions on “wages,” thereby decisively shaping today’s health-care system, which is centered on employer-provided insurance.

In 1942’s off-year elections, the president’s party took a drubbing. James Farley, former chairman of the Democratic Party, said: “The American people just got a little tired of being pushed around.”

Disrupting crises can be history’s accelerants. In January 1942, in the Philippines, the U.S. Army conducted the last mounted cavalry charge in U.S. history. In December, beneath the University of Chicago’s football stands, there occurred the first sustained nuclear chain reaction, a harbinger of nuclear weapons.

On New Year’s Eve, FDR watched a not-yet-released movie, “Casablanca.” Eleven days later, he became the first president to leave the country during wartime, going to meet Winston Churchill in Casablanca.

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Thelma May Sokol Thelma May Sokol, 93, of Va- mor and wit was a favorite trait of latie, passed away July 20, 2020 hers with her grandchildren. at The Grand in Valatie. Born FebThelma is survived by two chilruary 27, 1927 in Sharon, CT, she dren, Andrew M. Bounds and his was the daughter of the late Freda wife, Paulette E. Badle-Bounds of (Bilyou) and William Haver and the Poughkeepsie and Louis C. and wife of the late Stephen his wife, Susan Bounds Sokol. of Rio Rancho, NM; five Before her retirement, grandchildren, TamecThelma had multiple ka, Ivan, Andrew David, occupations at once Christopher Michael and including The Hudson Anthony Bounds; three River Psychiatric Center great grandchildren, for 28 years, the Soda E-Lantra Means and Fountain, Lucky and Dominant and Gifted EltPlatt Department Store, Sokol ing and eight great great and the Big Ben Departgrandchildren. ment Stores HouseA graveside service will be conwares Department, all in Poughkeepsie. She was a member of ducted 2 PM, Wednesday in the the Valatie Fire Department La- Kinderhook Cemetery. Arrangedies Auxilary. She enjoyed travel- ments are with the Raymond ing on bus trips to various places E. Bond Funeral Home, Valatie. in the northeast. Her sense of hu- Raymondbondfh.com

Ballston Spa Judith Ann Stemp Powers, age 77, passed away on Thursday, July 23. Judy was born in Cohoes on September 29, 1942 to Molly Pelesz Stemp and Charles Frederick Stemp.

She was predeceased by her parents and her beloved husband of over 50 years, Thomas J. Powers. Judy is survived by her treasured children, Jennifer S. Powers Rutkey and Thomas J. Powers, Jr.; her cherished grandchildren, Ellie and Izzy Rutkey, and Jonah and Jade Powers Kulpa, who were her pride and joy; her dearest siblings Joyce (Mark) Pascale, Sandra Wilcox, Susan (Thomas) Libbos, Frederick (Anne) Stemp, Donald (Mary Jo) Stemp, Janet (John) Lengsfelder, and Eric (Tisia) Stemp; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and her lifelong friend, Donna Gotsch.

She was a 1960 graduate of Cohoes High School. Upon graduation, Judy began working at RPI as a secretary, where she met Tom. In 1968, she married Tom and they moved to Claverack, New York where they lived and raised their two children until 2002, when they relocated to Ballston Spa, New York to be closer to their grandchildren.

During her time in Claverack, Judy opened her own craft store, Judy’s Craft Shop, in an old barn behind their home. This was a perfect career for Judy, as it allowed her to remain close to home to care for her children.

Judy’s Craft Shop was a family

business where Tom and their of her children and grandchilchildren regularly helped in the dren. Judy hosted Thanksgiving shop and attended craft shows every year, and, after Jennie’s as Judy’s helpers. Judy had ma- birth in December of 1970, she ny fond memories of traveling started a family Christmas and with the Gotsch family to craft birthday celebration hosted shows each summer. annually the Saturday before In 1997, Judy began her third, Christmas that has continued and favorite, career as a grand- for 50 years. The party began ma, providing childcare for Ellie as a celebration of Jennie, Tom, and Izzy. She always said that and Tommy’s birthdays, but excaring for her grandchildren panded in 1997 when Ellie was was the best thing she also born in December. ever did and the thing Family members travel of which she was most from near and far to proud. Judy was a gather for the celebracaretaker her entire life, tion; parties often saw starting with her seven upwards of 60 guests, beloved and cherished and for Judy, the more younger siblings, then the merrier. Judy and her husband and chilher sisters, Joyce, Sandren, her grandchildy, and Anne, together Powers dren, and even her with family friend Anne next-door neighbors, Marie, spent countless the Poirier Family. Judy became hours each year creating homevery close with the Poiriers, who made Christmas ornaments for were like family to her. Ronda, the family. Making the ornaJason, Matthew, Michael, and ments was the purpose of their Joseph provided Judy with ev- months-long weekly get-toerything from help around the gethers, but what was perhaps house to love and friendship. more important was getting toFamily was the most im- gether to share stories of their portant thing to Judy, and be- children and grandchildren. ing with her family made her Judy’s memory will live on every the happiest. In the 1970s and year on Christmas trees across 1980s, Judy, Tom, Jennie, and the country.

Tommy spent every summer at Judy loved to travel, and Burden Lake with their large ex- would go anywhere her famtended families, the Powers and ily wanted to go. Her favorite the Stemps (fondly known as the destinations included summer Stempede). Family traditions trips to the ocean, trips out west were very important to Judy. to see the West Coast Stemps She began the tradition of mak- (especially to Arizona and to ing homemade photo calendars gamble in Las Vegas), and, showcasing memories from the most recently, to the Dominiyear as Christmas gifts for each can Republic with her children

Patricia A. Romeo Patricia A. Romeo, age 79 years, of Catskill, N.Y., passed away on July 24, 2020. She was born on July 18, 1941 and is the daughter of the late William and Harriet (White) Granville.

Survivors include her son Steve Romeo and his wife Linda, her daughter Doreen Romeo and her lifetime companion Richard Wilson, her sister Harriet Peters and her husband Ken, five grandchildren Blaise, Alyvia, Parker, Jameson and

Anderson, also several nieces she enjoyed cooking so much. and nephews.

She also enjoyed a good time Besides her parents, and a good joke bringPatricia is predeceased ing a smile to all and by her loving husband was often known as of 49 years Peter Ro“The Life Of The Party”. meo, her three siblings Relatives and friends Ruth, Joan and Bill, and are cordially invited to her grandson Logan. attend calling hours Patricia had a large at Richards Funeral extended family, and Home, 29 Bross Street, she loved spending Cairo, N.Y. on WednesRomeo time with them. Patricia day, July 29, 2020, from loved to entertain, and 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Greenville drive-in featured in Taylor Swift video

By Sarah Trafton GREENVILLE — Footage of a local drive-in movie theater has surfaced in Taylor Swift’s official lyric video for her new single “this is me trying.”

The song ranks No. 5 on Swift’s new album “Folklore,” according to billboard.com.

The owners of Greenville Drive-In Outdoor Cinema said they are excited about the publicity, but added they were not made aware the theater was being used a location.

“Unbeknownst to us, Taylor’s creative team used our screen as the entire threeminute-plus backdrop for her official lyric video ‘this is me trying,’” according to a post on the drive-in’s Facebook page.

“We’re obviously excited about our surprise collaboration with Taylor — the video has had 500,000 views since midnight and we expect millions more to come — but we are a little perplexed since last night’s Youtube release was the first time Leigh and I were aware they were using us as a location. If this post in some way makes it back to Taylor’s people, we’d appreciate a call. In the meantime, we love the song and we love knowing that quite literally the whole world is joining us at Drive-In 32.”

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WASHINGTON - Rep. John Lewis returned here Monday to begin a final journey of the capital’s civil rights landmarks before his casket will lie at the same spot in the Capitol as those of presidents and other national leaders.

The motorcade will take the casket of Lewis, D-Ga., who died July 17 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, past the Lincoln

Memorial, where he was the youngest speaker at the 1963 March on Washington, and the newly minted Black Lives Matter Plaza outside the White House, where the civil rights icon made his last public appearance in early June.

“To see him there, to see him there from one generation into the future, we’re so blessed,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” “He was a

titan of the civil rights movement. He was the conscience of the Congress.”

After an arrival ceremony in the Capitol’s Rotunda, a host of high-profile people will get to pay their respects inside the building, a group that will bring the 2020 presidential campaign front and center. Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will be among those who will honor Lewis.

Lewis will be only the second

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at The Sacred Heart Church, Palenville, N.Y. Interment will follow in the family plot of The Catskill Town Cemetery, Catskill, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The American Lung Association, 418 Broadway, 1st. Floor, Albany, N.Y. 12210. Condolences may be made at www. richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

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The Drive-In 32 in Greenville was featured in Taylor Swift’s new lyric video for “this is me trying” from her new album “Folklore,” according to the owners of the drive-in.

A follow-up post by the owners revealed more details about what occurred.

“An eagle-eyed fan has pointed out that someone has posted some footage of our drive-in on Shutterstock as ‘abandoned upstate drive-in,’” according to the post. “The problem, of course, is that in the wide shots you can see the biergarten, which we installed, meaning that this footage was

obtained when we were fully operational. They were just trespassing in the off-season.”

Dwight Grimm, owner of the drive-in, did not return multiple calls for comment.

Swift’s record label, Republic Records, and Shutterstock could not be reached immediately for comment.

To view the video visit https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=9bdLTPNrlEg

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and grandchildren. Her home away from home was in Utah to visit Tommy, Jonah, and Jade, where she loved to hike, watch Jonah play baseball, and do crafts with Jade, and where she learned to thoroughly enjoy and appreciate cabin life. Judy loved to read, sit on her porch, play games (especially Words with Friends, Canasta, Scat, SkipBo, and Black Jack), and go for walks. In recent months, Judy spent Friday mornings with the Stemp sisters (and occasionally the Stemp brothers) engaging in a weekly sibling-led yoga class via Zoom.

Special loving thanks to the staff at Saratoga Hospital, especially Dr. Randall Kimball and the compassionate doctors and nurses in the ICU, who cared for Judy in her final weeks and held her hand when her family couldn’t. In lieu of flowers, online donations to the Saratoga Hospital ICU in Judy’s honor and memory would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made at the Saratoga Hospital Foundation website (https:// www.saratogahospitalfoundation.org/donate-now) by selecting the “other” designation and typing in “ICU.” Per Judy’s wishes, and due to COVID restrictions, there will be no public wake or funeral.

Her family will hold a private celebration of her life to share stories and memories of Judy.

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Frances Phillips Schools was loved. She took care of her mothborn on May 3, 1929 in Hudson, er and grandmother and Hank’s NY to Maude Mugford and Byron parents as well, believing it was Phillips. the most important thing she She had a mind of her own could do with her time and teach right from the start and talked her children. The house was filled often of how much trouble she with books and music, sisters and was to her poor mother. She was brothers, nieces and nephews blessed with 3 siblings - Marga- and anyone who wanted to sit ret who tried to rule the roost, and drink Coke with her. As her Nancy who was perfect unless children grew and flew the nest you stole her homework or her she went into Real Estate, first laid out clothes for the with Irving Price in Hudday and, when she was son and then opening 8, her little brother Barry Old Ghent Realty in The who she spoiled until Bartlett House in Ghent. his lovely wife Cilene She loved real estate took him off to Australia. and became a preemiShe suffered the loss of nent leader in the field. her father at age 10 and Each of her kids worked missed him and his brilwith her in the beginning. liant mind her whole life.

As her business prowess Schools Frances was a girl grew, and her reputation who loved books, learnwith it, family, her coworkers and ing, music, people, family, God and laughter. She loved being on her trusted and treasured secrethe creek and hanging out with tary, all helped move the business her sisters and friends. She knew to become a highly respected what she wanted most was to be force in Columbia and surrounda wife and mother but, even as a ing counties. Old Ghent Realty is child, she was called to selling. At carried on by sons Timothy and 6 she sold seeds or garden veg- Carl, long time Broker Pam, and etables up and down the street to Cindy and Sam who lends her make money. As a young mother creative talent to all advertising she sold World Book Encyclope- and publications. She took great dia so that she could get the free pride in selling houses here. She set. She graduated from Kinder- also treasured the people she met hook School at the tender age of along the way and the friends who 16 and went to work for the state continued to be a part of her life, -a job she hated. celebrating birthdays and sitting In 1948 she married Henry Knitt on the porch to reminisce and Schools and they started a fam- visit. ily. Timmy, Bevy, Carl and Jon In 1968 the journey of being filled her days with cooking and a grandmother began and she, sewing, camping and homework along with Henry, welcomed each help. She and Henry shared their grandchild with open arms cherpassion for learning with the kids ishing them for who they were. and exposed them to hard work, They appreciated each ones life lessons, a strong faith and lots talents and skills, interests and of fun. Their extended family of later, careers. They went to recitaunts, uncles and cousins made als and ball games, graduations for many holiday gatherings and and weddings. They supported enough love to last forever. them through divorces and step Frances was baptized in the kids who they loved equally. Their Hudson Methodist Church and went on to play the piano and grandchildren celebrated life with organ at Stuyvesant Falls Dutch them and sat at their bedsides Reformed Church where she was when they passed, Poppy in 1999 also a very active member hold- and Gramma Frannie on July 22nd. ing many roles of leadership.

Frances will be remembered She would only work when her for her generosity of spirit and rekids were in school so she was a waitress for many years at Kozel’s sources, her work ethic and her Restaurant where she formed life- dedication to her family and comlong friendships with the family. munity. She died peacefully surShe believed in hard work and did rounded by loved ones who each what she had to. She sewed, took got to whisper their devotion and in laundry, served the community love in her ear.

She will be missed but our and helped anyone who needed it. She made food for Election memories of her will bring more Day, coached Little League, rang laughter than tears. Thank you for bells for the Salvation Army and all you gave to others, Frances. bought a Hot Dog Bus which she Thank you from all of us.

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black lawmaker to lie in state in the Capitol, after his close friend, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., who died in October and lay in state in National Statuary Hall.

Like Cummings, whose casket was then positioned in front of the door to the House chamber for the public to pay tribute, Lewis’ casket will be moved out of the Rotunda.

The general public has been prohibited from entering the buildings of the Capitol complex

since mid-March, because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, so Lewis’ casket will be positioned at the top of the center steps of the Capitol, just outside the Rotunda.

Beginning about 6 p.m. Monday, people will be able to walk up to the bottom of those steps to pay tribute to Lewis, with social distancing and maskwearing requirements in place.

Members of the public can see Lewis all day Tuesday.

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GREENE COUNTY LEGISLATURE RECOGNIZES YOUTHS FOR THEIR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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The Greene County Legislature recognized several Greene County youths for their activities and involvement within their communities. Chairman of the Greene County Legislature Patrick Linger and Chairman of Greene County’s County Services committee handed out certificates of commendation to Sage Murphy, daughter of Missy Fitzpatrick, of the Coxsackie-Athens High School as the 2020 Greene County Youth of the Year.

Writers in the Mountains presents a creative writing workshop ROXBURY — Writers in the Mountains (WIM) presents It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again: Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Midlife and Beyond, a 12-week-long creative writing workshop led by Gail Lennstrom. Beginning on Aug. 26, each two-hour session will be held online 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays. An introductory session will be held on Aug.12.

Are you a retired or soonto-be retired person seeking a post-work pastime, an artistic pursuit, or a path to selfdiscovery and deeper levels of purpose and higher creativity?

Have you been reflecting on your life and perhaps thinking it would be fun to write your memoir? Many retirees and other midlifers considering such things often find themselves also wishing for help with a structured approach or with getting past their reluctance or the intimidation of the creative process. Author Julia Cameron, creator of best-selling The Artist’s Way, the iconic workbook on discovering one’s creativity that has inspired millions since its publication in 1992, has released a new workbook for exploring these questions that is designed specifically for people in the midlife chapter of their lives who are looking to define, redefine, or re-create

themselves — or just the impetus to write! The workbook is divided into twelve chapters filled with guidelines, stories, and questions to reignite the heart, mind, and senses: Wonder, Freedom, Connection, Purpose, Honesty, Humility, Resilience, Joy, Motion, Vitality, Adventure, and Faith.

As workshop facilitator, Gail Lennstrom will reinforce the use of the Daily Morning Pages and Weekly Artist Date tools from the original workbook while guiding an exploration of the tools and questions Cameron has added to her new book to serve as catalysts for unearthing memories and inspirational materials to be incorporated into memoir writing. The class is designed for new writers, with an emphasis on the voluntary sharing of self-discoveries and insights more than critique.

More experienced writers are welcomed, as well; for those, the exercises can serve as a map into avenues of detailed material for their works.

The class begins with a free introductory session to review the workbook and assignment expectations, allow time for questions and answers, and give participants a chance to assess their level of commitment to the process. Thereafter, each of the twelve classes in the series will focus on the

weekly chapter assignments, and memories will be chronologically explored in segments from birth to present age.

Lennstrom first facilitated a class on The Artist’s Way at the Pine Hill Community Center almost twenty years ago, and has mentored a master’s degree candidate in the workbook as part of her thesis. She has continued to “work” the book on her own every few years and has facilitated two other reading and discussion groups through the New York Council for the Humanities at the Open Eye Theater in Margaretville, New York. She has had four plays produced at the Open Eye in the past five years as part of their ten-minute Summer Shortcuts series, and has hosted a monthly radio show called “Playtime” as part of Writers in the Mountains’ “The Writer’s Voice” on WIOX in Roxbury, New York, since 2017. Lennstrom will be working the book along with the class.

To register, email writersinthemountains@gmail.com.

To register online, visit writersinthemountains.org. The class fee is $150, and students will need to purchase their own copy of the book. Once registered, participants will be given instructions on how to attend the class through online streaming services.

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JULY 28 GREENPORT — Sacred Heart-Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Shrine, 442 Fairview Ave., Greenport, will serve Brooks Chicken Barbecue 4-6 p.m.

July 28, take out only. Dinner includes half a chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, cookie and a bottle of water.

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AUG. 8 CAIRO — Cruise Nite will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 8 at Angelo Canna Town Park. Free admission, 1 free t-shirt per cruise car, muffler rap contest, nostalgic awards, music, refreshments available. Sponsored by Cairo Chamber of Commerce.

Facial covering and social distancing guidelines will be followed. For information, call Bill at 518-622-3430.

CATSKILL — The Knights of Columbus will have a chicken barbecue 3-6 p.m. Aug. 20, take out only. Pick up at the parking lot of St. Patrick’s Church, Catskill, on the corner of William and Spring streets.

Tickets are $13. Tickets may be purchased or reserved by calling Pete Gustas at 518-9435138.

AUG. 15 TANNERSVILLE — Mountain Top Arboretum hosts Story Walk in the Woodland Aug. 15 at the Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville. Admission is free as an ongoing series.

Visit Mountain Top Arboretum for a Story Walk. Journey through the Woodland Walk and read the pages of a story.

Craft supplies for a related craft will be available. A short video discussing the book and related craft will be available online. This program is part of the Story Time in the Shade series, a collaboration between Mountain Top Arboretum and Mountain Top Library.

Join Library Director Maureen Garcia for this fun-filled story time. For information, call 518-589-3903.

AUG. 16 WINDHAM — The Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid car show will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Chicken Run Family Restaurant and Steak House, 5639 Route 23, Windham. A $10 minimum donation per entrant is requested. Open to all years, makes and models.

Trophies awarded at 2 p.m. to Top 20 vehicles, people’s choice, motorcycle, and more.

There is also a $500 best in show Classic.

Registration from 9-11 a.m. it will be held rain or shine. Facial coverings will be required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

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Dear Warriors, I have been with you for about 13 years. During that time I have featured your stories, shared my personal stories, answered your questions and provided much needed information on the latest developments in the field of cancer. I have cried with you and been with you through some of your most horrific journeys.

You know my passion, because I walked in your shoes.

But I’m scared. I’m scared because we have something attacking us called Covid-19!

It’s real! My brother had it!

We don’t fully know much about this disease, except it can kill you. Initially, we were under the assumption it was detrimental to people over 60, but over time, we learned it has attacked and killed younger people. Epidemiologist are experimenting with different vaccines, but Dr. Fauci, says at best, it may not be available until next year!

Even then, cost, availability, insurance coverage will be the question!

Who is Dr. Anthony Fauci?

According to The National Institution of Allergy and Infectious Disease: Dr. Fauci was appointed Director of NIAID in 1984.

He oversees an extensive research portfolio of basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose, and

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WHITEHEAD-DICKENS treat established infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, tuberculosis and malaria as well as emerging diseases such as Ebola and Zika. NIAID also supports research on transplantation and immune-related illnesses, including autoimmune disorders, asthma and allergies. The NIAID budget for fiscal year 2020 is an estimated $5.9 billion.

Dr. Fauci has advised six Presidents on HIV/AIDS and many other domestic and global health issues. He was one of the principal architects of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program that has saved millions of lives throughout the developing world. This man is recognized throughout the world as the top expert in epidemiology. When this disease first hit it was an unknown entity.

He, along with Dr. Birx, another person tops in her field,

admittedly said they didn’t have all the right answers. But they worked tirelessly to find the answer. Now with 146,000 deaths and counting they are still trying to find the magic bullet.

But one thing is a proven fact, if everyone wore masks, washed hands and practiced save distancing, it will cut the spread of Covid-19 by 75%.

People are actually filing lawsuits because they are told to wear a mask! Right to life extends past the fetus! You can be in good health and transmit Covid-19! Could you live with yourself if you caused the death of a love one? Florida bragged about their low rate of Covid-19 cases. They didn’t enforce safety rules, now look at them! People are even laughing at people wearing masks! You fight to survive cancer, only to die of Covid-19?

Wear the damn mask! If you don’t and YOU catch Covid-19, don’t go to the hospital, where you can infect our front line workers OR use a much needed ventilator, NO, stay home and die laughing! https://www.mayoclinic. org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-mask/art-20485449 hhttps://www.niaid.nih. gov/about/directorh Reach Inez at callherid8@aol. com.

DEP joins watershed partners to mark opening of Ashokan Quarry Trail

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The view from a lookout on the trail. The vista includes four of the Catskill high peaks to the north and west.

OLIVE — The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was joined on July 17 by its partners from the Catskill Mountain Club and the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program to officially open the Ashokan Quarry Trail. The new hiking trail in the Town of Olive runs 2 miles through the former Yale Quarry, which provided stone for the construction of Ashokan Reservoir in the early 1900s. Visitors can access the trail through a dedicated parking lot on Route 28A, a short distance west of the Olivebridge Dam. The trail features an easy hike that passes through the former quarry, including remnants of a rail-car loading zone and machinery that was used to load the stone. It also traverses forested lands, vernal pools, and an open ledge with sweeping mountain views to the north and west. The trail is located on lands preserved

by DEP. It was constructed,

and will be maintained, by volunteers from the Catskill Mountain Club. The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program provided funding for signs that educate visitors about the history of the site and the natural features along the trail. More information about the Ashokan Quarry Trail can be found at https://catskillmountainclub.org/events/where-togo/ashokan-quarry-trail/.

DEP manages New York City’s water supply, providing more than 1 billion gallons of high-quality water each day to more than 9.6 million New Yorkers. This includes more than 70 upstate communities and institutions in Ulster, Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties who consume an average of 110 million total gallons of drinking water daily from New York City’s water supply system. This water comes from the Catskill, Delaware, and Croton watersheds that extend more than 125 miles

from the City, and the system comprises 19 reservoirs, three controlled lakes, and numerous tunnels and aqueducts. DEP has nearly 6,000 employees, including almost 1,000 scientists, engineers, surveyors, watershed maintainers and other professionals in the watershed. In addition to its $70 million payroll and $168.9 million in annual taxes paid in upstate counties, DEP has invested more than $1.7 billion in watershed protection programs — including partnership organizations such as the Catskill Watershed Corporation and the Watershed Agricultural Council—that support sustainable farming practices, environmentally sensitive economic development, and local economic opportunity. In addition, DEP has a robust capital program with $20.1 billion in investments planned over the next decade that will create up to 3,000 construction-related jobs per year.

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‘Radiologists Without Borders’ donates equipment to Columbia Memorial Health

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Dr. Tariq Gill, founder of Radiologists Without Borders, center, presents a handheld ultrasound device to Dr. Michael Weisberg, Chief of Emergency Medicine at CMH. Dr. Gill’s organization recently donated three of the devices to CMH for use in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and at CMH’s Rapid Care Centers in Valatie and Copake. Pictured with Dr. Weisberg and Dr. Gill, from left to right, are: Chief Medical Officer Clifford Belden, MD; Chief Nursing Officer Mary Ellen Plass and Director of Radiology and Patient Safety Officer Rhonda Makoske.

HUDSON — Columbia Memorial Health announced it has received three ultrasound scanning devices donated by “Radiologists Without Borders.” Useful in many applications, the handheld devices are particularly well suited to be used at the bedside to generate chest scans of COVID-19 patients, eliminating the need to move patients to other areas where traditional scanning equipment is installed in fixed locations.

The devices will be used in CMH’s Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit in Hudson, and at its Rapid Care Centers in Valatie and Copake, further enhancing CMH’s advanced diagnostic capabilities.

Founded by Dr. Tariq Gill

(who is also CMH’s Chief of Radiology), Radiologists Without Borders (RWB) is an American-based, non-profit organization committed to improving health and livelihood by supplying diagnostic imaging equipment, services, training, and support.

“This technology is very helpful in the diagnosis of COVID-19 and can be employed in a manner that reduces patient movement and the potential exposure risks associated with that movement,” said Dr. Gill.

This is not the first time CMH and RWB have worked together. According to Dr. Gill, CMH has donated lifesaving medical equipment and supplies to RWB that have been used to treat civilian casualties

in the Ukraine.

“The mission of Radiologists Without Borders extends around the globe, including right here at home, and we are very proud to support CMH as we all work together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Jay P. Cahalan, President and CEO of CMH, said: “These handheld ultrasound devices will add to CMH’s vast array of the most advanced imaging technology, which already includes 3D mammography, digital X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI and numerous other imaging platforms. We are very grateful to Radiologists Without Borders for sharing our commitment to providing the very best care possible to the people of our region.”

SEFCU’s community support efforts feed the hungry and help healthcare heroes ALBANY — SEFCU is committed to changing lives through financial services and by volunteering, providing monetary support, and partnering with local leaders and nonprofits to find solutions to the challenges facing our communities. The COVID-19 outbreak was no exception. As described below, since it started, SEFCU stepped up to support healthcare workers and nonprofit organizations that are feeding the individuals and families hit hardest during this pandemic.

“Through the commitment of our board of directors, dedication of our employees, and generosity of our members, SEFCU responded to the coronavirus pandemic with passion and creativity to ensure that our healthcare heroes and hungry neighbors received the support they needed. That selfless effort and its positive impact are what continue to motivate me, and so many people at SEFCU,” said SEFCU President and CEO Michael Castellana. “We are part of something bigger, and I believe our collective efforts and partnerships continue to provide our community with something better — especially during these times of great need.”

During June, SEFCU and its media partners News10ABC and iHeartMedia Albany joined forces for an online fundraising campaign called “No Neighbor Hungry.” To maximize the effort, SEFCU matched the first $100,000 raised to support nonprofits that are providing meals and food for people in our community.

The combination of the community’s generosity and SEFCU’s match raised more than $300,000 — $313,724 to be exact — during the “No Neighbor Hungry” campaign.

All of the donated funds are being distributed to nonprofit

organizations that are focused on feeding individuals and families, such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area, Boys & Girls Club of Schenectady, Catholic Charities, Feed Albany, Food Pantries for the Capital District, Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc., and South End Children’s Café.

“Thanks to SEFCU members, employees, local businesses, community leaders, and caring individuals, and our fantastic partnership with News10ABC and iHeartMedia, this campaign truly became a movement to address hunger and feed our neighbors,” said SEFCU Chief Community Officer Kathy Lanni. “My heart is full, and I am extremely proud of all the individuals and organizations who came together to meet the overwhelming need of the moment while ensuring that people in our region will continue to receive the nourishment, support, and care they need from the nonprofits who deliver it best.”

In addition, SEFCU’s Freight Farm — a 40-foot shipping container that has been converted into a high-tech hydroponic farm — remains fully operational, and 100% of its yield is being donated to community partners who are feeding those in need. Since the start of the pandemic back in March, SEFCU has provided local nonprofits with about 9,000 plants, including lettuce, basil and other cooking greens.

In April and May — during the height of the coronavirus outbreak in New York’s Capital Region — SEFCU spearheaded an effort to provide healthcare workers from Albany Med and St. Peter’s Hospital with a place to rest and recharge.

SEFCU, in collaboration with BBL, and thanks to additional support from CDPHP and MVP Health Care, transformed the

Hilton Garden Inn in Albany into “Heroes Landing.” The hotel became a nearby respite for doctors, nurses and other medical professionals to receive much-needed rest, nutrition, comfort, and strength between shifts.

Over the course of two months, 526 health care workers received respite, including a care package, meal and access to a room at the Hilton Garden Inn. Heroes Landing was staffed every day, around the clock, by SEFCU volunteers who safely greeted our heroes, took their temperatures, and asked a few standard screening questions.

In total, more than 50 SEFCU employees committed nearly 2,500 volunteer hours during the 59 days Heroes Landing was open. SEFCU Solutions Professional Maggie Harrigan volunteered at Heroes Landing every day, dedicating more than 350 volunteer hours to this important initiative.

“We were as close as we could possibly be to this pandemic without being a frontline worker or someone who had COVID-19. It was eye opening to see how grateful, thankful, and appreciative these exhausted healthcare workers were. It truly was amazing to be a part of,” said Maggie Harrigan. “I felt really strongly about doing my part to help. If I couldn’t help my son and see my grandson, I wanted to be able to do my part to help someone else’s son or someone else’s family during this uncertain time.”

Additionally, at the start of the pandemic, SEFCU donated thousands of protective masks to St. Peter’s hospital, St. Catherine’s Center for Children and other organizations in need, and employees sewed and donated homemade masks as well.

Timberland Properties agents earn awards MARGARETVILLE — Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties had 12 agents who earned special recognition from the parent company for sales achievements in 2019.

Jill Ogden, who works out of the Timberland Properties Delhi office, was honored with the prestigious International President’s Premier designation representing her status among the top one percent of individual Coldwell Banker agents worldwide.

Five agents from Timberland Properties achieved sales status qualifying them for Coldwell Banker’s International Diamond Society.

This designation places the honorees among the company’s top 10 percent of producers internationally.

Earning International Diamond Society honors were Christine O’Shaughnessy and Carol Spinelli from the Margaretville office, Jacqlene

Rose from the Sidney office, and Stephen Kaminsky and Melissa Wakin Mostert who are based in the company’s Delhi office.

Six Timberland Properties sales agents qualified for Coldwell Banker’s International Sterling Society.

To achieve this level, agents place in the top 15 percent of producers worldwide. Earning this honor were: Richard Santos, who works out of the Delhi office, Deborah Gorenflo and Travis O’Dell, from the company’s Roscoe office, and Susan Doig, John Tufillaro and Marta Weisz, who all are based in the Margaretville office.

In another award announcement, Leighton Ashley, from the company’s Boiceville office, received a “Top Producer” designation in the Ulster County Multiple Listing Service.

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Timberland Properties was established in 1971 and has steadily grown, becoming one of the leading regional real estate companies. Today, Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties offices in Margaretville, Delhi, Stamford, Boiceville, Roscoe and Sidney. The company further enhanced its customer outreach via a merger with the Albany-based Coldwell Banker Prime in 2018.

Debra Danner is the company’s Catskill Regional Manager. She noted that the company features two websites featuring regional properties — (TimberlandProperties. com) and (CatskillPremier. com), which focuses on unique listings. Combined with the powerful outreach capabilities of its Coldwell Banker affiliation, the local company’s marketing efforts reach around the globe.

Bard College announces appointments ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON — Bard College announced the appointment of Tania El Khoury as Distinguished Artist in Residence of Theater and Performance and Ziad Abu-Rish as Visiting Associate Professor of Human Rights. Together they will lead a pioneering Master of Arts program in Human Rights and the Arts, planned to commence in Fall 2021.

Designed by Bard’s Human Rights Program, the Fisher Center at Bard, and the Central European University, and launched through the Open Society University Network (OSUN), the interdisciplinary program will bring together scholars, artists, and activists from around the world to explore the highly-charged relation between artistic practices and struggles for truth and justice.

The appointments deepen Bard’s relationship with El Khoury and Abu-Rish, both of whom were visiting faculty at the college in 2019. Abu-Rish taught in the Human Rights Program, while El Khoury co-curated the 2019 edition of the Live Arts Bard Biennial at the Fisher Center at Bard.

Where No Wall Remains: an international festival about borders included nine newly commissioned projects by artists from the Middle East and the Americas.

In addition to their work with the new graduate program, they will also teach in the undergraduate college: El Khoury is joining the faculty of the Theatre & Performance Program; Abu-Rish is affiliated with the Human Rights Program.

The proposed M.A. program in Human Rights and The Arts links the study of advocacy, law, and politics to critical theoretical-historical reflection, and focuses on the power of aesthetic, performative, and curatorial forms in the fight for rights.

Anchored in the intersection of art, research, activism and social change, it will offer students the opportunity to explore interdisciplinary training, creative knowledge production, and practicebased research. At its heart is a perspective that looks beyond the U.S.-based art and NGO industries to identify, assess, and engage with the ethical, intellectual, and political potential of this emerging hybrid form. Students in the program will pursue a core of interdisciplinary courses in human rights theory and practice, supplemented with electives across the arts and humanities,

Tania El Khoury

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including, in particular, the study and practice of live arts and performance, and curatorial practices.

“The international and cross-disciplinary dimensions of this new program make it groundbreaking and timely,” said Gideon Lester, Artistic Director of the Fisher Center and Director of Bard’s Theater & Performance Program. “Students will work with artists, faculty, and curators across OSUN’s international network and beyond.

Artists and human rights experts will inform each other’s practices, offering a fully integrated pedagogy. At a time when the ideals of open society and liberal education are threatened, this program will offer unique and fertile opportunities to study and share best practices across the world.”

El Khoury is internationally recognized for her installations, performances, and video projects. A Soros Arts Fellow for 2019, El Khoury’s work explores political histories and contemporary issues through richly-researched and aesthetically-precise events focused on audience interactivity and concerned with the ethical and political potential of such encounters.

In as Far As My Fingertips Take Me, a one-on-one performance, a refugee artist painstakingly inscribes a drawing on the arm of a guest while narrating the story of his sisters’ escape from Damascus.

In Gardens Speak, an interactive sound installation, the audience is asked to dig in the dirt to exhume stories of the Syrian uprising. El Khoury holds a PhD in Performance Studies from Royal Holloway, University of London. She is affiliated with Forest Fringe in the United Kingdom and is the co-founder of the urban research and performance collective Dictaphone Group in Lebanon.

Abu-Rish was previously Assistant Professor of History and Founding Director of the

Middle East and North Africa Studies Certificate Program at Ohio University. He holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of California, Los Angeles, and serves as Co-Editor of Arab Studies Journal.

He has a highly successfully track-record of institution building, public scholarship initiatives, and graduate student training. He co-edited Jadaliyya, organized summer institutes for graduate students, and contributed to various research centers and academic associations. AbuRish has published widely on politics, economics, and popular mobilizations in Lebanon and Jordan, and is a co-editor, with Bassam Haddad and Rosie Bsheer, of The Dawn of the Arab Uprisings: End of An Old Order? (2012).

He is currently completing a book entitled The State of Lebanon: Popular Politics and the Institution Building in the Wake of Independence.

“Almost 20 years ago Bard was the first U.S. institution to offer a full, free-standing, interdisciplinary B.A. in Human Rights,” said Thomas Keenan, director of Bard’s Human Rights Program.

“Tania El Khoury and Ziad Abu-Rish will expand this to the graduate level and explore the forces that emerge at the intersection between human rights and the arts.

The program will underscore the importance of the arts and humanities in confronting pressing social issues, and serve as an incubator of new ideas and strategies within the human rights movement at a time when it is widely understood to be under assault.”

The program is supported by the newly-founded Open Society University Network, a global project of Bard College, the Central European University, and the Open Society Foundations, with university and research partners stretching from Germany and Kyrgyzstan to Ghana and Colombia.

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Police: Greenville man kicks officer, car window

By Bill Williams

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SAUGERTIES — A Greene County man was arrested Saturday following an altercation in Saugerties, according to Saugerties Police Chief Joseph

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Senate Republicans also proposed to make any crime committed against a police officer because of his or her profession a hate crime, to provide a $500,000 benefit for police officers who are seriously disabled or die from injuries in the line of duty, and making May 15 Police Memorial Day — a state holiday to honor the more than 1,500 New York officers who died while on duty.

Senate Democrats immediately rejected the proposals.

Lawmakers returned to Albany this week — with some representatives voting remotely — in a rare July session because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Senate Majority Press Office did not return multiple requests for comment Thursday, Friday or Monday about why the Democratic conference does not support the legislation. “Democrat silence on the violence towards police is unconscionable,� said state Senate Majority Leader Rob Ortt, R-62. “Their vote against protecting law enforcement who are assaulted on the job sends the wrong message. Republicans want the public to know that we

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important to seek medical care, said Donna Peterson, master gardener coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties.

While COVID-19 symptoms differ widely, the most common indications of a coronavirus infection are fever, muscle or body aches, headache, shortness of breath or nausea and vomiting, with symptoms appearing two to 14 days after exposure to the virus, according to

Sinagra.

Mark W. Denton, 36, of Greenville was charged by Saugerties Police with obstruction of governmental administration and resisting arrest, Sinagra said.

Police were sent to an area of

Drummond Falls Road in the town of Saugerties after Ulster County 911 received several reports about a man who was out of control and threatening people, according to Sinagra.

When police arrived, the man was identified as Denton, Sinagra said.

During the investigation he became irate and physically aggressive with police officers, Sinagra said. As officers tried to make the arrest, Denton kicked a male police officer in the chest.

When he was in custody and placed in the back of a patrol car, Denton

attempted to kick the rear window out of the vehicle, Sinagra said.

Officers secured Denton and took him to the Saugerties police station where he was given a court appearance ticket, Sinagra said. He was released in the custody of his mother.

will always protect those who protect us.�

Several sheriffs from the state Sheriff’s Association announced 10 proposals during a press conference at the Sheriff’s Association headquarters on Elk Street in Albany to improve police protection. Sheriffs sent the legislative proposals to Gov. Cuomo and Democratic and Republican leaders in the state Senate and Assembly last week. The Senate GOP worked with the Sheriff’s Association to develop the legislative package aimed at protecting law enforcement.

Ortt’s sponsored S312B, which relates to upgrading charges for aggravated harassment of a police officer, and Sen. Fred Akshar’s, R-52, S335 bill, which designates offenses against first responders as hate crimes, were first proposed in January 2019. Both remain in the Codes Committee.

The others were new and introduced this week and remain in the Rules Committee. “Democrats have defied common sense by creating an environment where law enforcement is under attack and violence on residents is skyrocketing,� Ortt said. “We will continue to advance this important package of bills.�

Senate Republicans said the Protect Those Who Protect Us legislation would deter violence

against law enforcement by increasing penalties on existing crimes and creating new categories of crimes as a result of new types of attacks. “These have been longstanding priorities of the Senate Majority Conference,� Senate Minority Director of Communications Candice Giove said. “What we’re seeing is police under attack.�

Giove recalled a July 15 incident where three protesters beat and injured New York Police Department Chief Terence Monahan, the department’s highest ranking officer, and two other officers on the Brooklyn Bridge with a long, cane-like object near a Unity rally with clergy members calling for an end to New York City’s recent increase in gun violence. New York City shootings are up 63.3%, with 717 incidents this year and 439 in 2019.

Tensions mounted when the group confronted counterBlack Lives Matter protesters who entered the roadway, trying to block the Unity group from crossing.

A woman accused of hitting police with a cane, Chanice Reyes, was released on $7,500 bail. Bail was requested at $75,000.

Two other men attacked Monahan and other officers after police tried to arrest a demonstrator who jumped into the

bridge’s roadway during the march. Police released video of the attack. One man seen punching Monahan in the video was released without bail. “If we do not come together with law enforcement now, public safety will continue to erode,� Giove said.

A 10th bill that would upgrade second-degree assault against first responders to a class C felony; assault on first responders to a class B felony; and aggravated assault of a police or peace officer to a class A felony. The measure, sponsored by state Sen. Daphne Jordan, R-43, is slated for the Protect Those Who Protect Us package.

It remains under review by the Senate majority and was not assigned a bill number. “I would like to have five from their package — they’re all excellent bills,� Jordan said of the sheriff’s association’s recent proposals. “The Democrats were emphatic in their no. We want to protect those who protect us and that makes common sense. If we can’t protect them, how are we going to protect us?�

Republicans in the Senate and Assembly have blasted the state’s bail reform, Raise the Age and last month’s package of police reform legislation, saying they fuel anti-police rhetoric and attitudes, increasing criminal activity. Minority Leader Will Barclay, R-120, led a press

event with assembly members in the minority conference July 10 reinforcing their call to reverse controversial criminal justice policies, including bail reform and Raise the Age legislation, which increased New York’s age for adult criminal responsibility. “The last year-and-a-half, everything seems to be procriminal rather than pro-victim or the rule of law,� said Jordan. “New York state is near anarchy with all of this. Government’s job is to protect its people and public safety is of the foremost concern.

Racial tension and distrust between communities and police heightened following the death of 46-year-old George Floyd — an unarmed black man who died while in Minneapolis police custody on Memorial Day — which led to worldwide Black Lives Matter protests.

Jordan discussed violent incidents at some demonstrations — especially in cities including New York and Buffalo — turned violent in late May and early June immediately following Floyd’s death. Several protesters were arrested after throwing bricks, water bottles or Molotov cocktails at police.

Senate Democrats are not looking for the rule of law, but to aid criminals, Jordan said. “People really have to stop and look and see how our law

enforcement is being treated when they’re trying to protect us,� the senator said. “It’s really very sad. There’s no respect for the law, and to let this happen is just unimaginable.�

Sheriff’s Association leaders could not be reached for a statement. Association President and Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy was not available for comment because of travel. “We don’t want this to appear we’re being defensive or divisive,� Murphy said July 15. “We’re arguing there’s a problem in the state regarding policing and how law enforcement is viewed right now. It’s extremely important for us to get that message out that we want to work with the governor. We want to work with the Legislature. We want a seat at the table.�

Columbia County Sheriff David Bartlett, the association’s first vice president, did not return a request for comment about the legislation.

Giove said the state GOP’s push for pro-police legislation isn’t over. “We’re still going to continue to fight for them,� Giove said of the pro-police legislation. “We believe this is the right thing to do.�

the CDC. Flu-like symptoms can result from multiple causes and may not be the result of COVID-19, although COVID-19 is at the top of everyone’s mind at the moment, officials said. “Get a COVID test first, because that is probably the worst-case scenario, but if there are still symptoms, a person should become proactive and ask, ‘Can I get tested for Lyme?’�

Peterson said.

The current emphasis on COVID-19 means Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses, usually familiar summer concerns, are not getting top billing this year.

“People are so tied up� with COVID-19 precautions that they may not be paying attention to the threat posed by Lyme, Mabb said.

Peterson urged vigilance.

Columbia, Greene and surrounding counties are epicenters for ticks and tick-borne diseases, meaning residents should take special precautions to avoid tick bites, Peterson said.

Lyme disease, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, can infect the joints, heart and nervous system if left untreated, according to the CDC. As with the COVID-19 safety

precautions, the public should not be afraid to go outside and enjoy nature if they take the proper steps to avoid Lyme, Peterson said.

Peterson, who teaches Lyme disease prevention in her role at Cornell Cooperative Extension, recommends wearing lightcolored clothing to make ticks more easily visible and pulling socks up around pant legs. “You may look dorky, but it works to be tick-safe,� she said.

Peterson also recommends using a sticky lint roller to remove ticks from clothing and pets immediately upon returning from the outdoors and before entering the house. Putting

clothing in the dryer at high heat can also kill any remaining ticks hidden on clothing, she said.

Permethrin, an anti-parasite spray, is widely available and can be applied to clothing to prevent ticks from attaching.

Organic alternatives such as lavender, lemon or eucalyptus oils work as well, but are less effective, Peterson said.

Ticks prefer more humid, moist habitats and commonly lurk in the woods and in areas with high grasses, places where people and their pets are likely to venture when they grow tired of coronavirus-induced isolation.

Peterson sees no reason the

public should be afraid to venture out, as long as proper care is taken. “Check each other, check children, check animals, take a shower. You can still go out and enjoy Mother Nature,� she said.

More information about Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses can be found on the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties website at www.ccecolumbiagreene.org/gardening/avoiding-lyme-disease.

Peterson urged anyone with questions or concerns to reach out to her at dmp234@cornell. edu or 518-828-3346 ext. 106.

Cuomo: TPP ban was illegal, political games School

By Kate Lisa Johnson Newspaper Corp.

ALBANY — The U.S. Department of Justice and Congress must investigate after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security admitted department officials lied to justify banning the state’s Trusted Traveler Program earlier this year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

New Yorkers can enroll or re-enroll in federal Trusted Traveler programs once the nation’s borders reopen, acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf announced.

The state sued the Department of Homeland Security after the Trump administration halted the program in New York on Feb. 5 because of the state’s Green Light Law, which allows undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses. “It has been six months since they started this political exploitation of New York,�

Cuomo said Friday during a briefing in the state Capitol. “It’s been six months since they clearly had no basis whatsoever to do this.�

This winter, the state denied the Department of Motor Vehicles to release driver’s license information of undocumented immigrants to the federal government. The federal government halted TPP in the state in retaliation, according to a leaked Feb. 10 Department of Homeland security memo.

The Department of Homeland Security dropped the suit Thursday, citing the Legislature’s April 1 amendment to the Green Light Law included in the 2020-21 budget, which allows the federal government to see the driver’s license information of undocumented immigrants when they apply for Trusted Traveler programs such as Nexus and Global entry. “[The] revelation was that there were other states besides New York that have a Green Light Law,� according to a department brief on the matter filed Thursday. “It is impossible the Department of Homeland Security just figured that out yesterday afternoon,� Cuomo said. “You just realized the state of the laws in this

country yesterday? Is that at all plausible? Is that at all credible?�

Federal lawyers admitted Thursday department officials made false statements earlier this year to justify its TPP ban in New York. Federal officials consistently and inaccurately insisted New York’s limitations on access to the state Department of Motor Vehicles database were unlike any other state, according to a statement from Cuomo’s office.

The governor repeatedly argued more than a dozen other U.S. states, including Republican-run and red-voting states, have similar laws to New York’s controversial Green Light measure, which was upheld in two federal court challenges in November and December.

Acting Secretary Wolf and Acting Deputy Ken Cuccinelli violated their oath of office by illegally using their department and TPP as a political tool, Cuomo said. “I believe Mr. Wolf and Mr. Cuccinelli have possible criminal liability — I believe there is civil liability,� the governor said. “It was a clear abuse of government power for political purposes. ... You can’t play politics with government. You can’t use the Department of Justice as a political tool. You can’t use the Department of Homeland Security as a political tool — it doesn’t work that way. And it’s not just ‘not right’ and unethical and immoral, it’s illegal. It is illegal what they did.�

The state Legislature’s amendment of the Green Light Law, while not exactly what the federal agency wanted, allowed DHS to reopen those programs to New Yorkers, Wolf said Thursday. “We appreciate the information sharing to CBP for the Trusted Traveler program,� he said. “Nonetheless, local New York law continues to maintain provisions that undermine the security of the American people and purport to criminalize information sharing between law enforcement entities.�

About 200,000 New Yorkers use federal Trusted Traveler programs, which allows a person to be pre-cleared on border checks

before landing in the state after an in-person interview and presentation of documentation certifying U.S. citizenship. The program helps eliminate crowds at customs at airports statewide.

Without the TPP, Customs and Border Patrol lines at state airports backed up in February and March. A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed 3 million European travelers who landed in New York airports from Feb. 6 to March 16 caused community transmission of COVID-19 in the Northeast before the president imposed European travel restrictions March 13.

The overwhelming crowds and long lines packed travelers in tight, dense areas, which Cuomo said likely contributed to the state’s early spread of COVID-19. The virus has killed nearly 33,000 New Yorkers to date, according to Johns Hopkins University’s online coronavirus tracker. “It was all politics all the time,� Cuomo said. “It was all exploitation all the time, and they hurt this state because of it. ...

They were playing their political games and they backed up the lines of people waiting to get through Customs and Border Patrol in tight quarters, waiting on a line because they were playing politics.�

The state will pursue civil damages from the Department of Homeland Security.

New York’s TPP ban backed up commerce at the state’s Canadian border crossings for the past six months, in addition to potentially exacerbating the state’s coronavirus situation. “We have to figure out how we would quantify the damages,� Cuomo said. “It hurt New Yorkers who would be traveling.

It caused the Port Authority more money to run.�

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village’s zoning laws in accordance with the new comprehensive plan, which the village board adopted in February. “Because of all the attention around St. Pat’s for years, we decided to allow them to present at the beginning of our meeting,�

McCulloch said.

About 40 people were in attendance, McCulloch said, adding that a phone line had been set up so residents had the option of listening in.

Members of the Frascello family and their attorney

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Several future meetings will be held with either the zoning board or village board, depending on which route the Frascellos take, before the project comes back to the planning board, and these meetings will give the public ample opportunity to comment, McCulloch said.

Other upcoming projects include Gas Land, proposed for Route 9W, and the former Agway on West Bridge Street, McCulloch said, adding that the board has not received plans from the new owners.

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Rossano stars in Blackhawks’ win over Titans

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Cavan Brady homered to help the Mudcats beat the Bucks in Saturday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League game at Ricky Cramer Field.

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Owen Coady struck out 12 as the Storm defeated the Knights, 8-2, in Saturday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League game at Ricky Cramer Field.

Giants will release kicker after being charged in high-speed hit-and-run Pat Leonard New York Daily News

The Giants are releasing kicker Aldrick Rosas, who faces formal charges in an alleged high-speed California hit-and-run that led to his June arrest.

Sources confirmed the organization’s intentions to the Daily News on Sunday morning.

The Giants did not wait for an official ruling from the NFL on league discipline for Rosas, 25, that would have impacted his 2020 availability, sources told the News. The organization is preempting any official league decision by cutting their troubled kicker first.

To replace Rosas, the Giants are signing Chandler Catanzaro to a one-year deal, sources confirm. Catanzaro, 29, is un-retiring after spending 2019 out of the league.

He kicked for the Arizona Cardinals BUTTE COUNTY SHERRIFF’S OFFICE/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS (2014-16) for three seasons and the Jets New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas was arrested June 15 for an alleged hit-and-run (2017) for one before splitting 2018 with in California. The Giants plan to release him from the team, according to Daily News the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina sources.

Panthers. reckless driving on a highway, hit-andRosas was formally charged on July 15 reported his formal charging on July 16.

Butte County (Ca). Deputy District run and property damage, and driving with three misdemeanors in the Superior Court of California stemming from Attorney Glenn Jennings filed a crimiSee GIANTS B3 the alleged incident. The Daily News first nal complaint that charged Rosas with

Miami Marlins’ home opener canceled following more positive COVID-19 cases Jordan McPherson and Barry Jackson Miami Herald

PHILADELPHIA — The Miami Marlins’ home opener against the Baltimore Orioles, set for a 7:10 p.m. first pitch Monday night, has been canceled as COVID-19 has spread through the team, according to a source.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported

Monday morning that at least 10 more positive cases — eight players and two coaches — surfaced after the team’s latest round of testing on Sunday.

That comes after four players received positive test results during the team’s trip to Philadelphia, including three starters finding out before Sunday’s series finale.

A source confirmed that more than a dozen Marlins

have tested positive for the virus.

That means 12 of the 30 players on the Marlins’ roster have tested positive for COVID-19. Two other players who were expected to be on the opening day roster also previously tested positive.

The fate of Tuesday’s Marlins-Orioles game in Miami — and the teams’ games against each other on Wednesday

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CATSKILL — The Storm have opened a three-game lead over the Orioles after this weekend’s action in the Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League.

The Storm went 3-0 over the weekend and are now 11-3, while the Orioles went 1-1 and are 9-7 overall.

SUNDAY Storm 6, Mudcats 4 CATSKILL — Noah Valvo’s two-run homer broke up a 2-2 tie and the Storm went on to defeat the Mudcats, 6-4, in Sunday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League game at Ricky Cramer Field.

A sensational catch by Lewi Clarke in the sixth inning helped to preserve the Storm’s victory. A long fly ball off the

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AMSTERDAM — Brandon Rossano fired a twohit shutout with 10 strikeouts and helped himself with a pair of singles and three RBI to lead the unbeaten Eastern New York 13U Blackhawks to a 100 victory over the Upper Deck Titans on Sunday.

Rossano walked only two and was in complete control from the opening inning on in the 90-degree heat.

Rossano had plenty of support as his teammates mounted a ninehit attack. Gavin Hartka collected a double, two singles and an RBI. Tyler Peck and Max Frering both had a double and two RBI and Kyle Danforth and Gabe Carpenter singled.

The Blackhawks have outscored their five opponents by a score of 88-19 and will be back in action on Wednesday at 6 p.m. when they visit Guilderland.

Blackhawks 13U 23, TC Bombers 12 KINDERHOOK — The Eastern New York Blackhawks built an 11-0 lead through three innings and went on to clobber the TC Bombers, 23-12, in Saturday’s Eastern New York 13U Travel Baseball game.

The game got sloppy at times with the two teams combining for 37 walks and 11 errors, 24 of the walks issued by Bombers pitchers and nine of the errors made by Bombers fielders.

Kyle Danforth had a double and drove in four runs for the Blackhawks.

Gavin Hartka tripled and had two RBI, Max Frering had three singles and an RBI, Jacob Carroll two singles and two RBI, Tyler Peck a single and three RBI, Gabe Carpenter a single and two RBI and Brandon Rossano scored five runs and had an RBI. Dom Pelizza, Jacob Macfarlane, Devin Scali, Carroll, Carpenter and Hartka all pitched for the Blackhawks, combining to allow 12 runs and eight hits with seven strikeouts and 13 walks.

Halfmoon Mariners 5, Outlaws 13U 2 Outlaws 13U 8, Halfmoon Mariners 5 WATERFORD — The Greene County Outlaws 13U baseball team split Sunday’s Eastern New York Travel Baseball doubleheader with the Halfmoon Mariners, losing the first game, 5-2, before bouncing back to take the nightcap, 8-5.

In the opener, Mike Barkevich doubled and drove in two runs to lead Halfmoon.

Riley Street paced the Outlaws with a single and an RBI. Andrew Sager, Zane Devries-Lepson and Coleman Roe all singled and Cole Partridge picked up an RBI. Sager pitched 4 1/3 innings for the Outlaws, striking out one, walking five and allowing three runs and three hits. Jaeson Hoop threw the last 1 2/3 innings, striking out two and giving up two

runs and three hits.

In the second game, Ty Van Valkenburg singled and drove in two runs and turned in six solid innings on the mound to help the Outlaws avoid the sweep.

Devries-Lepson and Zach Russell each had two singles for the Outlaws. Street had a single and an RBI, Roe singled and Zak Wagor and Sager each knocked in a run.

Van Valkenburg struck out one, walked six and allowed five runs and four hits in earning the win. Roe pitched the final frame, walking one batter.

14U Outlaws 6, STDodgers 13U 5 ST Dodgers 13U 18, Outlaws 8 COXSACKIE — The South Troy Dodgers 13U scored 10 runs in the fifth inning to break up an 8-8 tie and went on to defeat the Greene County Outlaws 14U, 18-8, to salvage a split of Saturday’s Eastern New York Travel Baseball doubleheader at McQuade Park.

Tim Bushart went 4 for 4 with five RBI to spark the Dodgers in the nightcap.

Frank Conroy had a triple, two singles and two RBI and Ian Oehlschlaeger added three singles and two RBI. Zach Russell led the Outlaws with a triple and two RBI. Ty Van Valkenburg had a double and two RBI, Sean Scott doubled, Marion Kohler had a single and two RBI, Brodie Montgomery a single and an RBI, Andrew Sager and Alex Slater a single each and Jake Miller an RBI. Shane Baker went the distance on the mound for the Dodgers, striking out four, walking one and allowing eight runs and seven hits.

Kohler (4k,2bb,8r,8h) and Christian Tedford (2k,10r,6h) combined on the mound for the Outlaws.

In the first game, the Outlaws scored twice in the fifth inning to take the lead for good. Nate Timot-Shook and Kohler (RBI) both doubled in the rally. Scott had an RBI single.

Shook-Timot finished with a double, single and an RBI for the Outlaws.

Scott had two singles and an RBI. Kohler a double and an RBI, Montgomery two singles, Shane DeRose a single and an RBI and Tedford a single.

Brendan Mochrie led the Dodgers with a double. Baker chipped in with two singles.

Shook Timot (2k,6bb,4r,5h) pitched three innings and Montgomery (5k,2bb,1r,3h) threw four innings for the Outlaws.

Oehlschlaeger, Sam Buquet and Riley Pellum teamed up to strike out two, walk nine and allow six runs and nine hits for the Dodgers.

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Transactions BASEBALL American League Boston Red Sox - Claimed LHP Stephen Gonsalves off waivers from the New York Mets, optioned him to Red Sox alternate training site.

Cleveland Indians - Placed CF Tyler Naquin on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 22. Recalled RHP Zach Plesac from Columbus (IL).

Detroit Tigers - Claimed RHP Carson Fulmer off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Houston Astros - Placed SS Aledmys Diaz on the 10-day IL. Recalled 1B Taylor Jones from Astros alternate training site.

Kansas City Royals - Optioned C Meibrys Viloria to Royals alternate spring training site. Optioned RHP Ronald Bolanos to Royals alternate training site. Selected the contract of RHP Brady Singer from Royals alternate training site.

New York Yankees - Signed LHP Fernando Abad to a minor league contract.

National League Cincinnati Reds - Placed 1B Matt Davidson on the 10-day IL. Placed C Tucker Barnhart on the paternity list. Recalled RF Aristides Aquino and RHP Tejay Antone from Reds alternate training site.

Washington Nationals - Placed C Tres Barrera on the restricted list.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Belmont - Announced G Adam Kunkel has left the program and will transfer to Xavier.

Missouri - Announced G Xavier Pinson, F Mitchell Smith, and F Jeremiah Tilmon withdrew from the NBA draft.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Texas - Announced DB Kobe Boyce has retired due to medical reasons.

PRO FOOTBALL National Football League Arizona Cardinals - Signed LB Isaiah Simmons to a four-year, $20.6 million contract. Signed RB Eno Benjamin to a four-year, $3.40 million contract. Signed LB Evan Weaver to a fouryear, $3.46 million contract. Signed DT Rashard Lawrence to a four-year, $3.98 million contract.

Signed DT Leki Fotu to a four-year, $4.07 million contract. Signed OL Josh Jones to a four-year, $4.84 million contract.

Dallas Cowboys - Signed WR CeeDee Lamb to a four-year, $14.01 million contract. Signed QB Ben Dinucci to a four-year, $3.39 million contract. Signed DE Bradlee Anae to a four-year, $3.53 million contract. Signed CB Reginald Robinson II to a four-year, $4.02 million contract.

Las Vegas Raiders - Signed CB Damon Arnette to a four-year, $13.4 million contract. Signed WR Henry Ruggs III to a four-year, $16.67 million contract. Signed G John Simpson to a four-year, $3.43 million contract. Signed CB Amik Robertson to a four-year, $3.79 million contract. Signed LB Tanner Muse to a four-year, $4.3 million contract. Signed WR Bryan Edwards to a four-year, $4.69 million contract. Signed RB Lynn Bowden Jr. to a four-year, $4.71 million contract.

Minnesota Vikings - Signed head coach Mike Zimmer to a three-year contract extension.

Pittsburgh Steelers - Signed DT Carlos Davis to a four-year, $3.39 million contract. Signed S Antoine Brooks Jr. to a four-year, $3.47 million contract. Signed OL Kevin Dotson to a four-year, $3.95 million contract. Signed RB Anthony McFarland Jr. to a four-year, $4.02 million contract.

Signed LB Alex Highsmith to a four-year, $4.31 million contract. Signed WR Chase Claypool to a four-year, $6.62 million contract.

Seattle Seahawks - Acquired S Jamal Adams and a 2020 fourth-round draft pick from the New York Jets for S Bradley McDougald, a 2021 first-round draft pick, a 2021 third-round draft pick, and a 2022 first-round draft pick.

Trump says he won’t throw out first pitch at Yankees game Kristie Ackert New York Daily News

WASHINGTON — After a weekend golfing at his New Jersey course, President Donald J. Trump backtracked on his announcement that he would throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 15.

Trump cited his focus on the coronavirus pandemic and economy as the reason for his reversal, which came less than 24 hours after Yankees Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Hicks knelt during the national anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and racial injustice protests going on across the country.

“Because of my strong focus on the (coronavirus), including scheduled meetings on Vaccines, our economy and much else, I won’t be able to be DREW ANGERER/GETTY IMAGES in New York to throw out the opening pitch for the Yankees U.S. President Donald Trump throws a baseball on the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday in on August 15. We will make it Washington, D.C. Trump has backtracked on his announcement that he would throw out the first pitch later in the season!” Trump at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 15. tweeted Sunday as the Yankees When asked about Trump were playing the Nationals less over four million Americans approval ratings have plumhave been infected and over meted during the pandemic — coming to their house next than four miles from the White 145,000 have died of COVwho is sensitive to being booed month, Hicks refused comHouse. ment and Stanton was not imID-19 under Trump’s watch. at sporting events.

While there The game, like all MLB games, was played without The economy has also been may not be a large crowd inside pressed.

“I’m not positive but that’s fans in the stands because the crushed with over 40 million the Stadium that would boo him, he likely wouldn’t get a not for sure,” Stanton said. coronavirus continues to rage Americans out of work.

Trump has targeted athThat could be seen as a warm reception from everyone through the country. Since the coronavirus hit the country, positive for Trump — whose on the team. letes who have knelt during the

national anthem, calling them “sons of bitches,” including former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

The president said that Yankees president Randy Levine extended the invitation. He made the announcement hours before Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert and a growing thorn in Trump’s side in the handling of the pandemic, was going to throw out the very first, first pitch of the season between the Nationals and Yankees.

Trumps’ connection to the Yankees dates back to former owner George Steinbrenner, who would have the former real estate developer in his suite during the playoffs. Now, he has ties to Levine.

Prior to joining the Yankees, Levine was both the principal associate deputy attorney general and principal deputy associate attorney general for the U.S. Department of Justice in the Ronald Reagan administration. He later served as an attorney with a private practice, as the chief labor negotiator for Major League Baseball and the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, Planning and Administration in New York City under Rudy Giuliani.

PRO HOCKEY National Hockey League Chicago Blackhawks - Announced D Brent Seabrook has been granted a leave of absence.

Vegas Golden Knights - Assigned D Jake Bischoff and D Jimmy Schuldt to Chicago (AHL).

Soccer MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT Orlando, Fla. — Group Stage GROUP A (EASTERN CONFERENCE) GP W D L GF GA Pts x-Orlando City 3 2 1 0 6 3 7 x-Philadelphia 3 2 1 0 4 2 7 New York City FC 3 1 0 2 2 4 3 Miami 3 0 0 3 2 5 0 x-Qualified for Round of 16 GROUP B (WESTERN CONFERENCE) GP W D L GF GA Pts x-San Jose 3 2 1 0 6 3 7 x-Seattle 3 1 1 1 4 2 4 x-Vancouver 3 1 0 2 5 7 3 Chicago 3 1 0 2 2 5 3 Thursday’s game Vancouver 2, Chicago 0 GROUP C (EASTERN CONFERENCE) GP W D L GF GA Pts x-Toronto FC 3 1 2 0 6 5 5 x-New England 3 1 2 0 2 1 5 x-Montreal 3 1 0 2 4 5 3 D.C. United 3 0 2 1 3 4 2 Tuesday’s games New England 0, Toronto FC 0, tie Montreal 1, D.C. United 0 GROUP D (WESTERN CONFERENCE) GP W D L GF GA Pts x-Sporting Kansas City 3 2 0 1 6 4 6 x-Minnesota 3 1 2 0 4 3 5 x-Real Salt Lake 3 1 1 1 2 2 4 Colorado 3 0 1 2 4 7 1 Wednesday’s games Sporting Kansas City 2, Real Salt Lake 0 Minnesota 2, Colorado 0 GROUP E (EASTERN CONFERENCE) GP W D L GF GA Pts 3 3 0 0 7 0 9 3 2 0 1 3 4 6 3 1 0 2 1 4 3 3 0 0 3 0 3 0 Wednesday’s game Cincinnati 2, New York 0 x-Columbus x-Cincinnati New York Atlanta

GROUP F (WESTERN CONFERENCE) GP W D L GF GA Pts x-Portland 3 2 1 0 6 4 7 x-Los Angeles FC 3 1 2 0 11 7 5 Houston 3 0 2 1 5 6 2 LA Galaxy 3 0 1 2 4 9 1 Thursday’s games Houston 1, LA Galaxy 1 Portland 2, Los Angeles FC 2

TOURNAMENT ROUND OF 16 Saturday’s games Orlando City FC 1, Montreal Impact 0 Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution, 10:30 p.m.

Today’s games Toronto FC vs. New York City FC, 8:30 p.m.

Sporting Kansas City vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 11 p.m.

Monday’s games San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake, 8:30 p.m.

Seattle Sounders FC vs. L.A. Football Club, 11 p.m.

Tuesday’s games Columbus Crew SC vs. Minnesota United FC, 8:30 p.m.

Portland Timbers vs. FC Cincinnati, 11 p.m.

Pro basketball WNBA Eastern Conference W L Pct GB Washington 1 0 1.000 — Atlanta 0 0 .000 0.5 Chicago 0 0 .000 0.5 Connecticut 0 0 .000 0.5 Indiana 0 1 .000 1.0 New York 0 1 .000 1.0 Western Conference W L Pct GB Los Angeles 1 0 1.000 — Seattle 1 0 1.000 — Dallas 0 0 .000 0.5 Las Vegas 0 0 .000 0.5 Minnesota 0 0 .000 0.5 Phoenix 0 1 .000 1 Saturday’s games Seattle 87, New York 71 Los Angeles 99, Phoenix 76 Washington 101, Indiana 76 Sunday’s games Connecticut vs. Minnesota, at Bradenton, Fla., noon Chicago vs. Las Vegas, at Bradenton, Fla., 3 p.m.

Dallas vs. Atlanta, at Bradenton, Fla., 5 p.m.

Today’s games Washington vs. Connecticut, at Bradenton, Fla., 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Chicago, at Bradenton, Fla., 8 p.m.

Minnesota vs. Seattle, at Bradenton, Fla., 10 p.m.

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Aaron Judge (99) of the New York Yankees bats against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning on Sunday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. ELSA/GETTY IMAGES

Torres’ error nearly Yankees option Clint proves costly for Yankees

Clint Frazier (77) of the New York Yankees heads for home during summer workouts at Yankee Stadium on July 14 in the Bronx. The Yankees have optioned Frazier to the taxi squad.

Frazier to taxi squad Kristie Ackert New York Daily News

WASHINGTON — Clint Frazier’s path to the big leagues in the Yankees organization was never going to be easy.

The prospect with “lightning quick” bat speed and below average defense was blocked at both corners even before the Yankees converted Miguel Andujar to the outfield.

Frazier was once again the victim of numbers on Saturday night: Giancarlo Stanton is healthy, raking and likely to permanently occupy the designated hitter role; Aaron Judge is also healthy in right; Andujar can back up Brett Gardner in left; and Mike Tauchman is the obvious choice to back up a healthy Aaron Hicks in center.

So, Frazier was optioned to the taxi squad.

“Clint’s ready to be an impact player in this league there’s no doubt in my mind,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “Unfortunately for him, he is blocked right now with a lot of good outfielders and kind of needing to add a pitcher, obviously two pitchers in this case, to give us a little depth and, unfortunately with options and, our situation right now, Clint was the odd man out.

“But that doesn’t make it any easier because he’s done everything from a work standpoint, from a focus standpoint,

and where I believe he’s right now as a player too,” Boone said. “It’s hard when you’re sending down a big player that you know is ready to produce, but it’s kind of the situation we’re in right now.”

Frazier’s place in the pecking order was obvious in Sunday’s lineup. Hicks and Gardner were off for the day game after playing the night before, so Boone opted to give Andujar his first big league start in the outfield.

Frazier was looking at a lot of playing time when spring training first convened. Judge was dealing with a fractured rib that he had suffered in September. Stanton was out with a right calf strain. Hicks was expected to miss the first few months of the season after Tommy John surgery.

But when the coronavirus pandemic shutdown baseball for four months, those players healed and Frazier’s chance shut. He knew it coming into the rebooted spring training and after a tumultuous 2019 season which included an angry meltdown with reporters, so he focused on showing he had matured in all aspects. The 25-year-old was thoughtful and reasonable when talking about his playing opportunities as well as his decision to wear a face mask on the field to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Kristie Ackert New York Daily News

WASHINGTON — Gleyber Torres gives and then he almost takes it away. That’s the balance with the Yankees’ starting shortstop. He can get hot with the bat, like he did Sunday, and carry a team. He snapped his 0-for streak to start the season Sunday with three hits, including a home run and two RBI as the Yankees rallied for a 3-2 win over the defending World Series Champion Nationals.

The Yankees (2-1) won their first series of the season as they head out for their two-game series against the Phillies beginning Monday.

Torres’ defense once again almost gave it away.

He was charged with a throwing error in the bottom of the eighth that allowed Nationals speedy shortstop Trea Turner to reach and forced Tommy Kahnle to do extra work to get out of a jam. Torres’ sloppy throw that pulled DJ LeMahieu off the bag was his second error of the season, which is just three-games old.

Sunday, however, the balance swung Torres and the Yankees’ way with some help.

Luke Voit’s first hit of the season, which snapped an 0-for-8 streak, was a homer off Will Harris that tied the game.

Torres snapped Patrick Corbin’s bid for a no hitter and his 0-for-7 streak in the fourth with a single, his first hit of the season. He homered off Corbin in the seventh to start the rally and then in the eighth he singled with the bases loaded to give the Yankees their first lead of the day.

Torres hit a career-high 38 homers last season, helping carry a team that lost its major sluggers to injuries throughout the season.

“I would already say he’s one of the best players in the league at 23 years of age,” Boone said. “A guy that I feel like is driven like Gleyber and wants to be a great player in this game. Hopefully, he continues to grow, because he is in a lot of ways still learning different things.

He does a really good job of making adjustments, which I think is critical if you’re going to be a really good big league player, let alone a superstar player. ... He processes things really well and really has a good understanding of what teams and what pitchers are trying to do to him. He’s shown the ability to really make solid adjustments and I would expect that to continue and as he gets more and more entrenched in the league.

“Hopefully that’s something that continues to serve him well and allows him

to keep becoming a better player,” Boone said.

Torres has worked hard on his defense, using the pandemic-caused shutdown to work with bench coach Carlos Mendoza. Over the last two seasons, he has finished in the top-ten in errors committed, with 17 in 2018 and 20 last season. Back in the original spring training, Torres had looked sloppy, committing five errors in 10 games before camp was shut down by the coronavirus.

“Mendoza helped me during the offseason. We started taking ground balls during December so we prepared really well, Torres said. “During the spring training, it was tough during the game, but we fix it, we fix during the quarantine days. I stayed and I take ground balls almost every day to try to prepare really well and during the summer camp too. I believe everything about what I do to prepare during this short season and also really Mendy helped me.”

Torres said Mendoza has emphasized to him to focus on making the routine plays.

“Try to do every routine, groundballs to make outs and be simple. I mean don’t do too much,” Torres said.

“Just want to help the pitcher and try to make all the outs possible.”

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bat of the Mudcats’ Joe Quist chased Clarke to the wall.

Clarke reached over the fence to make the catch, robbing Quist of a home run.

Nick Cimillo, Alex Morse, Brandon Eacott and Cole Paquin each had two singles for the Storm. Chris Davignon added a single.

Cavan Brady and Ari Lonstein homered for the Mudcats. Brian Rapillo and Mike Goretti both singled.

Connor Romano pitched four innings for the Storm, striking out nine, walking four and allowing two runs and three hits. Connor Christenson (2k,1bb), Jimmy Miller (2r,1h) and Ethan Caiazza (1k) came on in relief.

Ryan Nista (5k,1bb,4r,7h) and Andrew Inglee (2k,1bb,2r,3h) handled mound duties for the Mudcats.

Storm 10, Orioles 1 CATSKILL — Bryce Reimer pitched six innings of two-hit ball to spark the Storm to a 101 victory over the Orioles in Sunday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League game at Ricky Cramer Field.

Reimer struck out 12, walked two and allowed just one run in his six innings of work. Sheridan Dillon relieved and struck out one and

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with a suspended or revoked license due to a previous DUI of alcohol or drugs.

Rosas was arrested on June 15 by the California Highway Patrol with “his hands, legs and bare feet ... covered in blood” after a high-speed hitand-run near Chico, Calif., that occurred at 8:25 a.m. per the CHP’s initial report of collision.

Witnesses told police Rosas was driving anywhere from 90-100 miles per hour and Tboned a Ford pick-up truck after speeding through a red light. He then fled the scene of the accident on foot.

The driver of the Ford reported no injuries, but Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey told the Daily News

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from their latest round of COVID-19 testing Sunday morning. Results from the rapid tests normally take between 12 and 24 hours.

That new flight, originally set to depart at 11:10 a.m., was canceled before 9 a.m. Monday.

According to MLB’s

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held to four hits in a 4-0 loss to Spring Prodigy in Sunday’s Eastern New York 11U Travel Baseball game at Galvan Field.

Jacob Alvarez led the Clippers with a double and single.

Ryan Conte and Trent Keller both singled.

Ryan Conte pitched one inning for the Clippers, striking out two, walking one and allowing three runs and two hits. Bryanden Jause struc out four, walked two and allowed a run and three hits in four innings. Eli Conte closed the show, walking one and allowing one hit in two innings.

CP Plainsmen 8, Columbia Clippers 1 HUDSON — The Clifton Park Plainsmen posted an 8-1 victory over the Columbia Clippers in Friday’s Eastern New York 8U Travel Baseball game at Galvan Field.

Kameron Duntz had a single and an RBI for the Clippers.

Brayden Jause, Gannon Logue

allowed one hit in one inning.

Chris Davignon gave Reimer plenty of support with a home run, double and four RBI. Kurt Forsell contributed a double and single, Cole Paquin had two doubles and Jeremiah Ernst and Angel Rodriguez both singled.

John Caffarella homered for the Orioles. Devin Disonell and Ryan Seales each had a single.

Kyle Locklear (3k,6bb,4r,1h), Jake Pletter (1k,3bb,4r,3h), Luke Pusz (4k,4bb,2r,4h), Tyrell Irvis (1k,2bb) and C.J. Latham (1k,1bb,) all pitched for the Orioles.

Rattlers 8, Knights 6 CATSKILL — The Rattlers drilled three home runs en route to an 8-6 victory over the Knights in Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League action at Ricky Cramer Field on Sunday.

Tylor Murphy, Carter Sorensen and Anthony Raimo all left the yard for the Rattlers. Sorensen and Murphy also doubled and singled. Joe Saia had a double and single, Nathan Toms doubled, Colby Nash and Donovan Mier each had two singles and Nick Moiser, Ryan Nowak and James Ward Jr. all singled.

The Knights hit three home runs, with Austin Rachiele, Ryan Weiss and Nate Cotton all hitting one out. Rachiele also had a single. John Wheeler contributed a double and single, Nick Butler had two

doubles and Chris Polletta and David Breakell singled.

Cole Hedden pitched the first four innings for the Rattlers, striking out six, walking two and allowing five runs and six hits. David Sausto struck out two and allowed one run and four hits in three innings.

Dan Kellenbenz got the start for the Knights and pitched 4 1/3 innings, striking out three, walking one and surrendering eight runs and 13 hits. Brandon Breakell threw the last 2 2/3 innings, striking out one and allowing four hits.

Rattlers 5, Knights 4 CATSKILL — Joe Saia ripped two doubles to highlight the Rattlers’ 5-4 victory over the Knights in Sunday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League action at Ricky Cramer Field.

Nick Moiser added a pair of singles to the Rattlers’ attack.

Nathan Toms, Tylor Murphy and James Ward Jr. each had a single.

Austin Rachiele homered and singled for the Knights.

Nick Butler, Ryan Weiss, John Wheeler and Jake Hernandez all singled.

Mike Poirer (2k,5bb,3r,3h), Will Newcomb (2k,3bb,1r,1h) and Jack Field (2k,1bb,2) all pitched for the Rattlers.

Spencer Brown (7k,4bb,3r,4h) threw four innings and Tony Poveda (4k,1bb,2r,3h) pitched three innings for the Knights.

SATURDAY Mudcats 10, Bucks 5

CATSKILL — Cavan Brady homered and drove in three runs to lead the Mudcats past the Bucks, 10-5, in Saturday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League game at Ricky Cramer Field.

Brian Rapillo and Mike Goretti each had two singles for the Mudcats. Pepe Villamill doubled and Evan Ari Lonstein, Nick Kownack and Mike Rose all singled.

Tyler Roddy homered for the Bucks. Kyle Tedford added a double and single, Jake Hand and DeAndre Bowen doubled, Joe Peregrim had two singles and Jacob Trombley and Cam Myers singled.

Christian McCarthy (8K,2r,5h), Joe DeCandia (2k,3r,4h) and Brandon Decker (2k) all pitched for the Mudcats.

Jonathan Witzke (5bb,8r,6h) and Zach LaBaff (3k,1bb,2r,4h) shared mound duties for the Bucks.

Bucks 6, Knights 5 CATSKILL — Caron Mosher collected a double and single to highlight the Bucks’ 6-5 Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League victory over the Knights on Saturday at Ricky Cramer Field.

James Murphy, Thomas Millett and Christopher Martin all doubled for the Bucks.

DeAndre Bowens, Malachi Flaherty and Connor Mauro all singled.

Ryan Weiss homered for the Knights. Spencer Brown doubled, Nate Cotton had

two singles and Christian McCarthy and David Breakell singled.

Matt Denatale pitched 6 1/3 inning for the Bucks, striking out eight, walking one and allowing five runs and six hits. Cam Myers relieved and struck out the two batters he faced.

Donald Chrysler III (3k,6bb,3r,6h), Jake Siter (4k,3bb,1r,1h) and Connor Hall (2bb,2r,1h) all pitched for the Knights.

Storm 8, Knights 2 CATSKILL — Owen Coady struck out 12 batters over five innings in the Storm’s 8-2 Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League victory over the Knights on Saturday at Ricky Cramer Field.

Lewi Clarke, Nick Cimillo and Chris Davignon all homered in support of Coady.

Cimillo also had a double and single. Kurt Forsell and Jason Mark chipped in with two singles apiece and Justin Osborn and Noah Valvo both singled.

David Breakell’s three singles paced the Knights. John Wheeler had a single and two RBI and Nick Butler, Cam Ames and Christian McCarthy all singled.

Coady walked only one and surrendered just tow hits in his five innings on the mound.

Sheridan Dillon struck out two, walked one and allowed two runs and two hits in one inning and Adam Hall struck out two and gave up three hits in one inning.

Ethan Patch started and threw five innings for the Knights, allowing seven runs and 10 hits with six strikeouts and two walks. Brandon Breakell struck out three, and allowed one hit and one run for the Knights.

Orioles 9, Rattlers 2 CATSKILL — Ryan Seales hammered two home runs and a single, good for six RBI to power the Orioles to a 9-2 victory over the Rattlers in Saturday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League game.

Jacob Hutton doubled and knocked in a run for the Orioles. C.J. Latham had a single and an RBI and Matt Tobin, Addison Schaub and Kyle Locklear all singled.

Colby Nash, Mike Raimo and Tylor Murphy each had a single for the Rattlers.

Tyrell Irvis pitched the first 3 1/3 innings for the Orioles, allowing two runs and three hits with three strikeouts and four walks. Keegan Jarvais finished up, striking out four and walking four without allowing a run or a hit in 3 2/3 innings.

Christian Brennan struck out three, walked six and allowed four runs and three hits in three innings. Matt Hinderliter gave up four runs and four hits with two strikeouts and two walks in three innings and Ryan Lawyer struck out one, walked three and surrendered one run and one hit.

on July 16 that Rosas had clipped the front of the Ford in a T-bone fashion, according to witnesses at the scene, and that he was only a “splitsecond” away from something a lot worse.

The responding officers eventually found Rosas about three and a half hours later, walking down the street about a mile and a half away from the crash.

Officer Ron Simmons of the CHP wrote in his report that “alcohol impairment is believed to be a factor in the collision,” but Ramsey told the News that Rosas was never breathalyzed or subjected to any test to confirm that.

The filling of formal charges occurs when the prosecution believes it can prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Rosas had been preparing for his fourth NFL season with the Giants. He made the Pro Bowl in 2018 but had a down

year in 2019, making only 12of-17 field goals and 35-of-39 extra points.

This spring, the Giants had placed a second-round tender on the restricted free agent kicker for the 2020 season at a cost of $3.259 million. Typically a team would recoup that full salary and clear that cap space when the player violates the terms of his contract in this fashion.

Rosas previously had been convicted of driving under the influence in 2016 in Glenn (Ca.) Superior Court. His first court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 4 at 8:30 a.m., before Judge Michael R. Deems in Oroville Criminal Court.

NFL Network first reported the Giants would be cutting their troubled kicker. ESPN first reported Catanzaro’s signing.

“I want to thank the Mara and Tisch family for the past 3 years with the New York

Giants,” Rosas wrote in a statement on Instagram. “It’s been an incredible ride and I’ve met so many amazing coaches and teammates! I wish I could’ve performed at the level I know I can play at. I have nothing but love towards the New York Giants. The values of character, love, and family are seen in everyday life at the facility within the staff and management. Thank you to all my fans who showed love and support through the years!”

The Giants are releasing Rosas prior to making an official decision on corner DeAndre Baker, who was arrested May 16 for an alleged armed robbery three days prior in Miramar, Fla. But unnamed Giants sources told the Daily News on July 10 that they would not expect Baker, 22, to remain on the team much longer. And the News stands by that report.

The sources said this in

direct response to the News’ exclusive report of a search warrant in the case against Baker and Seahawks corner Quinton Dunbar that provided ample evidence allegedly showing a payoff cover-up at the office of Dunbar’s attorney, Michael Grieco.

The NFL said Sunday it had not reached any decision of discipline in its own investigation of Baker. If the league and Giants don’t act prior to Tuesday’s report date for veterans, the NFL could put Baker on the commissioner’s exempt list temporarily.

That would allow Baker to report to the facility for nonfootball activities if the Giants wanted him there. However, the Giants told Baker after his arrest to stay away from their virtual meetings to focus on his legal issues, and there has never been any indication their position has changed.

Baker was arrested on eight

charges: four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and four counts of aggravated assault with a firearm. He still could be formally charged.

Rosas, meanwhile, marks the second kicker in five years released by the Giants over legal issues, but this time the organization was comparatively proactive.

In 2016, the Giants waited until late October to release Josh Brown despite being aware he had abused his wife in the past.

The Giants re-signed Brown that spring anyway and continued to employ him through a measly one-game NFL suspension until more admissions by Brown were made public in October. That landed him on the commissioner’s exempt list, and the Giants released him on Oct. 25, 2016.

operations manual for the season, players and staff members are not allowed to travel or access club facilities following a positive test until after they have two negative tests at least 24 hours apart, show no fever for at least 72 hours, complete an antibody test and are cleared by a team physician as well as the MLB COVID-19 joint committee.

The agent for one Marlins starter said the players who were not infected were hoping to return to South Florida

on Monday but didn’t know for sure if they would receive clearance to do so.

Even with nearly half the roster having tested positive for the virus, the Marlins would still have enough players to field a team, because MLB authorized teams to have a 60-player pool to open the season.

To fill out its roster, the Marlins would need to promote players — mostly prospects — who have been training at the team’s spring training

complex in Jupiter.

MLB this season created a new COVID-19 injured list this season and it can be used when a player tests positive, shows symptoms, or has contact with someone known to have tested positive. There is no minimum or maximum stay on the COVID-19 list and players must test negative twice at least 24 hours apart to be activated, among other things.

The Marlins had not announced any roster moves as

of mid-morning on Monday.

The Marlins who tested positive for COVID-19 during tests include catcher Jorge Alfaro, outfielders Garrett Cooper and Harold Ramirez and pitcher Jose Urena, according to sources. The identity of the eight Marlins players who most recently tested positive was not immediately known.

Meanwhile, MLB was discussing whether to cancel the New York Yankees’ games in Philadelphia because of

concerns about Phillies players being exposed to the virus during the Marlins-Phillies series over the weekend. The Phillies vigorously cleaned the visitor’s clubhouse after the Marlins departed on Sunday afternoon.

Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto is among the most prominent players who have tested positive since opening day.

and Eli Conte all singled.

Duntz started on the mound for the Clippers and pitched 2 1/3 innings, allowing four runs and five hits with five walks.

Jause pitched three innings, striking out three, walking two and allowing three hits. Ryan Conte finished up, surrendering four runs and three hits with two strikeouts and two walks in 1 2/3 innings.

8U Greene County Outlaws 14, Scotia Mohawks 4 COXSACKIE — Aiden Harris had a triple and single with an RBI and pitched two solid innings in relief as the Greene County Outlaws defeated the Scotia-Glenville Mohawks, 14-4, in Sunday’s Eastern New York 8U Travel Baseball game at McQuade Park.

Carter Chase had a double for the Outlaws, who improved to 4-1. Ryan Harris contributed a single and two RBI, J.J. Irwin had a single and an RBI and Tyler Wood, Maddie Van Alphen, Andre Favicchio, Kaden Paterson and Jackson Storm each had an RBI. Van Etten (3k,1bb,1h),

Aiden Harris (5k,3bb,3r,1h) and Storm (4k,1r,1h) each pitched two innings for the Outlaws.

SOFTBALL Miss Shen Thunder 8, GC Outlaws 14U 3 SCHENECTADY — Ava Heffner went 4 for 4 with a double and three RBI, but the Greene County Outlaws 14U softball team dropped an 8-3 decision to the Miss Shen Thunder 14U Select team in Sunday’s Eastern New York Travel softball game.

Ryan Carroll and Emily Mesick both had a double and single for the Outlaws. Riley Sitcer doubled and Liz Holliday and Gabby Logue each had a single.

Logue pitched the first three innings for the Outlaws, striking out two, walking five and allowing six runs and four hits.

Mesick struck out two, walked three and surrendered two runs and three hits in three innings of relief.

GC Outlaws 14U 6 Mid-Hudson Rebels 5 SCHENECTADY — Emily Mesick doubled in Nuala Kappel with the game-winning

run in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Greene County Outlaws 14U softball team edged the Mid-Hudson Rebels, 6-5, on Sunday.

The game was tied 3-3 after seven innings, but the Rebels snagged a 5-3 lead in the top of the eighth.

In the bottom of the eighth, Ryan Carroll doubled in Riley Sitcer to cut the deficit to 5-4.

Carroll went to third on a wild pitch and scored on Hannah Pinto’s fielder’s choice. Kappel and Gabby Logue walked, setting the stage for Mesick, who came through with a line drive double to right field that chased in the decisive run.

Pinto had a double and single with two RBI for the Outlaws. Mesick and Carroll doubled and Liz Holliday and Sitcer singled.

Logue pitched five innings for the Outlaws, striking out two, walking one and allowing two runs and five hits. Mesick threw the last three frames, giving up two runs and fur hits with one strikeout.

GC Outlaws 14U 9, Turn Two Gold Glovers 6 SCHENECTADY — Riley

Sitcer hit her first career overthe-fence home run to power the Greene County Outlaws 14U softball team to a 9-6 victory over the Turn Two Gold Glovers on Saturday.

Sitcer had two RBI for the Outlaws. Ryan Carroll added two singles and two RBI, Liz Holliday had a single and an RBI and Gabby Logue singled.

Logue pitched 4 2/3 innings, striking out three, walking seven and allowing six runs and three hits. Emily Mesick relieved and struck out the only batter she faced.

Glens Falls Titans 9, Outlaws 14U 2 SCHENECTADY — The Glens Falls Titans overcame an early two-run deficit and went on to defeat the Greene county Outlaws 14U softball team, 9-2, on Saturday.

The Outlaws took a 2-0 edge in the first inning on a two-run double off the bat of Ryan Carroll, but the Titans came back to score nine answered runs the rest of the way to earn the victory.

Liz Holliday had two singles for the Outlaws. Riley Sitcer and Hannah Pinto both

singled.

Emily Mesick went the distance on the mound for the Outlaws, striking out three and allowing nine runs and 11 hits.

Outlaws 14U 10, Rotterdam Rivals 2 SCHENECTADY — Ava Heffner collected two singles and five RBI to help the Greene County Outlaws 14U softball team post a 10-2 victory over the Rotterdam Rivals on Saturday.

Ryan Carroll added a double, single and an RBI to the Outlaws’ cause. Riley Sitcer singled and had two RBI, Liz Holliday had two singles, Hannah Pinto a single and an RBI and Gabby Logue and Emily Mesick a single each.

Gabby Logue earned the win on the mound for the Outlaws with two strikeouts, three walks and two runs and five hits allowed in three innings.

Mesick threw the last two innings, striking out two and allowing one hit.

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COLUMBIA COUNTY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice that there will be a regular meeting of the Columbia County Capital Resource Corporation and it’s Audit, Finance and Governance Committees held on August 4, 2020 at 8:30am.

This meeting will be held to consider all appropriate business brought before it. Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Columbia County CRC Board will not be meeting in-person. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Board meeting will be held at 8:30 am via conference call, (CALL IN NUMBER 1-800245-9874 ACCESS NUMBER 3180900) and will be recorded with a transcript provided at a later date.

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Nina Fingar Smith Secretary Columbia County Capital Resource Corporation Dated July 28, 2020

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF MISEVIS RENTAL COMPLEX LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: MISEVIS RENTAL COMPLEX LLC. SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Greene County.

THIRD: The latest date on which the limited liability company is to dissolve is: Thirty years from the date of filing.

FOURTH: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent of the Limited liability Company upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Limited Liability Company served upon him or her is: 50 Grandview Avenue, Catskill, New York 12414.

FIFTH: The future effective date of the Articles of Organization is upon filing.

SIXTH: These Articles of Organization have been filed with the Secretary of State on June 5, 2020.

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One Bridge Street Catskill, New York Notice is hereby given 12414 that an order entered (518)943-6632 by the Supreme Court, Greene County, on the NOTICE OF FORMA- 30th day of June, TION OF Leila Hac, 2020, bearing Index LLC Number 20 0306 a A DOMESTIC LIMITED Copy of which may be LIABILITY COMPANY examined at the office (LLC) Articles of Or- of the ganization filed with clerk, located at 411 the Secretary of State Main Street, Catskill, of the State of New NY grants me the right York on June 18, 2020. to assume the name of New York Office Loca- Kimberly Marie Martion – Greene County. low. The city and state Secretary of State of of my present address the State of New York are Surprise, NY; the is designated as agent month and year of my upon whom process birth are August, 1986; against the LLC may the place of my birth is be served. Secretary of Little Falls, NY; my State of the State of present name is KimNew York shall mail a berly Marie Blair. copy of any process against the LLC served Notice of Formation of upon him/her at: c/o Philmont Brands, LLC. LLC, PO BOX 12, Arts of Org. filed with EAST DURHAM, NY New York Secy of 12423.

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This meeting will be held to consider all appropriate business brought before it. Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Columbia County IDA Board will not be meeting in-person. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Board meeting will be held at 8:30 am via conference call, (CALL IN NUMBER 1-800-245-9874 ACCESS NUMBER 3180900) and will be recorded with a transcript provided at a later date. The public will have an opportunity to hear the meeting live and provide comments. Comments can also be provided via email before and during the meeting to mtucker@columbiaedc.com.

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Nina Fingar Smith Secretary Columbia County Industrial Development Agency Dated July 28, 2020 Notice of Formation of PRACH PROPERTIES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secy. of State on 07/17/2020. Office location: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 136 Prach Road, Hillsdale, NY 12529. No registered agent. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Very truly yours, Kimberly A. Jorgensen, Chief Clerk Columbia County Surrogate's Court PROBATE CITATION File No. 2019-160 S U R R O G AT E ' S COURT - COLUMBIA COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: All persons being related to DORIS M. KIPP, deceased, whether living or dead and if dead, then to his/her executors, administrators, or heirs at law. Otherwise to the distributees of the said Doris M. Keep, deceased, and other persons, if any there be and whose names and addresses are unknown to Petitioners and also to persons who are or make any claim whatsoever as executors or administrators of any persons who may be deceased, and who, if living, would have any interest in these proceedings derived through, or from any and all persons or their distributees, devisees, and legatees and which persons, if any there be, their names and domicile addresses are unknown to the Petitioners.

A petition having been duly filed by Sabrina Patricia Svensson and Tiffany Zanotelli (named in Will as Tiffany Pulver), who are domiciled at 190 Parker Hall Road, Valatie, NY 12184, and 4112 Cramer Drive, Valatie, NY 12184, respectively, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, Columbia County, at 401 Union Street, Hudson, New York, on September 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. why a decree should not be made in the Estate of DORIS M. KIPP, lately domiciled at 3230 Church Street, Town of Kinderhook, Columbia

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STATE OF NEWYORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Fred Hoffman, Lou Hoffman, William Hoffman, Henry Hoffman, and Edward Hoffman, unknown issue of Fred Hoffman, Lou Hoffman, William Hoffman, Henry Hoffman, and Edward Hoffman, if living, and if deceased, the Executors, Administrators, Distributees, Legatees and Devisees, and all persons who by purchase or inheritance or otherwise have or claim to have an interest in these proceedings derived through the said Fred Hoffman, Lou Hoffman, William Hoffman, Henry Hoffman, and Edward Hoffman, or their Executors, Administrators, Distributees, Legatees and Devisees, and other persons, if any, and whose names and addresses are unknown to the Petitioner and also to persons who are or make any claim whatsoever as Executors or Administrators of any persons who may be deceased and who, if living, would have any interest in these proceedings derived through, or from any or all of the above named persons or their Distributees, Devisees and Legatees, and which persons, if there are any, their names and domicile addresses being unknown to Petitioner.

A petition having been duly filed by Betsy H Kneller who is domiciled at 74 Kinderhook Street, Chatham. NY 12037 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, Columbia County, at 401 Union Street. Hudson, New York, on August 26, 2020, at 11:30 o'clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of File No. 2020-67 Helen M. McGilvray CITATION SURRO- lately domiciled at 1 GATE'S COURT CO- Whittier Way, Ghent, LUMBIA COUNTY THE New York 12075, UnitPEOPLE OF THE

ed States admitting to probate a Will dated August 9, 2010 as the Will of Helen M. McGilvray deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to Betsy H. Kneller TO ALL PARTIES: NO IN-PERSON APPEARANCES SHALL BE MADE AT THE RETURN DATE. IF YOU WISH TO OBJECT TO THIS MATTER, YOU MAY DO SO IN WRITING IN ACCORDANCE WTH THE ANNEXED NOTICE TO CITED PARTIES Dated, Attested and Sealed June 18, 2020 Hon. Richard M. Koweek Chief Clerk Kimberly Jorgensen Firm Fred J. Cappozzo. Attorney at Law, PLLC 518-392-3288 14 Park Row, Chatham, New York 12037 fred@cappozzolaw.com NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear.

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COLUMBIA COUNTY S U R R O G AT E ’ S COURT 401 Union Street Hudson, NY 12534 NOTICE TO CITED PARTIES To whom it may concern: You have been served with a citation for a matter that is on the Columbia County Surrogate’s Court calendar. Please be advised the Unified Court System has established “Virtual Surrogate’s Court� in order to continue to serve the public and court users, while maintaining safe protocols by limiting personal interaction and potential COVID-19 exposures. All interactions involving the Court shall be conducted by electronic means and by mail un-

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COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA tled matter derived through, in or of the above named or their distributees, legatees and and devisees which persons, if any there be, are unknown to the petitioner herein.

less extenuating circumstances are present. The citation has a return date listed on it. If you do not object to the relief requested, you do not need to contact the Court. If you object to the relief requested on the citation, please respond to the Court in writing so that the Court receives your response on or before the date listed on the citation. You may respond in writing by email to columbiasurrogate@nycourts.gov or by mail to the address listed above. If the Court does not hear from you by the date listed on the citation, it will be presumed that you do not object to the Court granting the relief requested in this matter.

If you or your attorney notifies the Court in writing that you object, the matter will be marked “contested” by the Court. The Court Clerk will obtain your phone number and/or email address to include with the Skype virtual appearance for the return date. If an attorney appears on your behalf, the attorney should file a notice of appearance with the Court. After receiving notice from you or your attorney, the Court will issue a litigation scheduling order which will include your deadline for filing verified written objections in the form required by law with the proper filing fee payable to the Court. If you have questions regarding the procedure for responding to this citation, you may contact the Court at the email address listed above; however, the Court is prohibited from providing you with legal advice and may only provide procedural information. If you have questions regarding the specific proceeding you are being cited for, you may contact the attorney listed at the bottom of the citation.

Very truly yours, Kimberly A. Jorgensen, Chief Clerk Columbia County Surrogate’s Court NOTICE OF FORMATION The name of the limited liability company is CLBK Enterprises LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NYS Department of State on March 20, 2020. The county in which the office of the LLC is to be located is Greene. The secretary of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process accepted on behalf of the corporation to 22 Little Neck Road, Douglaston, NY 11363.

The LLC is formed to carry on and conduct any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York Notice of Formation of United Lawn Care, LLC Articles of Organization of United Lawn Care, LLC (“LLC”) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/7/20, effective on the date of filing. Office location: Columbia County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 60 Charles Wanzel RD, Copake, NY 12516.

Purpose/Character of business: Any lawful business purpose permitted under the New York Limited Liability Company Law. GREENE COUNTY S U R R O G AT E ' S COURT NOTICE TO CITED PARTIES To whom it may concern:

You have been served with a citation for a matter that is on the Greene County Surrogate's Court calendar.

Please be advised the Unified Court System has established "Virtual Chambers" in order to continue to serve the public and court users, while maintaining safe protocols by limiting personal interaction and potential COVID-19 exposures.

All interactions involving the Court shall be conducted by mail unless extenuating circumstances are present.

The citation has a return date listed on it. If you do not object to the relief requested, you do not need to contact the Court. If you object to the relief requested on the citation, please respond to the Court in writing so that the Court receives your response on or before the date listed on the citation. You may respond in writing by email to greenesurrogatecourt@nycourts.gov or by mail to the address listed above. If the Court does not hear from you by the date listed on the citation, it will be presumed that you do not object to the Court granting the relief requested in this matter.

If you or your attorney notifies the Court in writing that you object, the matter will be marked "contested" by the Court. If an attorney appears on your behalf, the attorney should file a notice of appearance with the Court. After receiving notice from you or your attorney, the Court will issue a litigation scheduling order which will include your deadline for filing verified written objections in the form required by law with the proper filing fee payable to the Court.

If you have questions regarding the procedure for responding to this citation, you may contact the Court at the email address listed above; however, the Court is prohibited from providing you with legal advice and may only provide procedural information. If you have questions regarding the specific proceeding you are being cited for, you may contact the attorney listed at the bottom of the citation.

Very truly yours, Greene County Surrogate's Court PROBATE CITATION File No. 2019-151/A S U R R O G AT E ' S COURT, GREENE COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO JOHN DOE and MARY ROE, said names being fictitious and intending to represent the unknown distributees, heirs- at-law and next-of-kin of the decedent herein Anita N. Pennington, if they be living, and if they be dead then to the executors, administrators, distributees, legatees and devisees, heirs and assigns of said JOHN DOE and MARY ROE and all persons who by purchase, inheritance or otherwise have or claim to have an interest in the above entitled matter derived through said JOHN DOE and MARY ROE, or their executors, administrators, distributees, legatees devisees, heirs or assigns, or through any of them, which executors, administrators, distributees, legatees, devisees and other person, if any there be, after due diligence shown, their names and post office addresses being unknown to the petitioner, and also to the person who are or make any claim whatsoever as executors or administrators of any person who may be deceased, and who, if living, would have any interest in the above enti-

A petition having been duly filed by Gerard Sapunarich and Linda Sapunarich, who are domiciled at 124 Maple St., Cementon, NY 12414.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE beforejhe Surrogate's Coprt Greene County, at Greene County Courthouse, 320 Main St. Catskill NY, 12414, on AUGUST 26 at 1:30 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Anita N. Pennington lately domiciled at 775 Embough Rd., Catskill, New York in the County of Greene, State of New York, United States, admitting to probate a Will dated October 9, 2015 as the will of Anita N. Pennington, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and Granting Letters Testamentary upon the estate of the decedent to Gerard Sapunrich and Linda Sapunarich.

HON. Charles M. Tailleur Greene County Surrogate. s/Heather Sheehan, Chief Clerk Dated Attested and Sealed 7/15/2020 Attorney: Daniel A. Benoit Law Office of Ralph C. Lewis, Jr. 287 Main St. PO Box 383 Catskill, NY 12414 NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear.

If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.

SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on July 16, 2020.

THIRD: The County within the State of New York in which the office of the Company is located is Columbia.

FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is 138 Bingham Mills Road, Germantown, NY 12526.

FIFTH: The Company is organized for all lawful purposes, and to do any and all things necessary, convenient, or incidental to that purpose.

Dated: July 24, 2020 FREEMAN HOWARD, P.C. 441 East Allen Street P.O. Box 1328 Hudson, New York 12534 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is Rudolph Rose Realty LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on July 7, 2020.

THIRD: The County within the State of New York in which the office of the Company is located is Columbia.

FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is 8 Hamilton Terrace, New York, NY 10031.

FIFTH: The Company is organized for all lawful purposes, and to do any and all things necessary, convenient, or incidental to that purpose.

Dated: July 24, 2020 FREEMAN HOWARD, P.C. 441 East Allen Street P.O. Box 1328 Hudson, New York 12534

GRTS RE, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on June 18, 2020. Office location: Greene County, NY. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 1601 3rd Avenue Apt. 24D, New York, NY OF OR10128. Purpose: real NOTICE estate and general GANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY business purposes.

COMPANY MAGOSA WOOD- FIRST: The name of WORKS LLC Articles the Limited Liability of Org. filed NY Sec of Company is Partners State (NYSS) 6/5/2020. Are For Dancing LLC Office in Greene Co. (hereinafter referred to SSNY designated as the “Company”) agent of LLC whom SECOND: The Articles process may be of Organization of the served. SSNY shall Company were filed mail process to 4985 with the Secretary of Route 32, Catskill, NY State on May 22, 2020.

12414. Purpose: Any THIRD: The County lawful purpose. within the State of New NOTICE OF FORMA- York in which the ofTION OF G.T. ENTER- fice of the Company is located is Columbia.

PRISES CLEANING SERVICES, LLC. Art. FOURTH: The Secreof Org. filed with SSNY tary of State has been on 6/16/20. County: designated as agent Greene. SSNY is des- upon whom process ignated agent of LLC against the Company to whom process be may be served. The served. SSNY may post office address to mail a copy of any pro- which the Secretary of cess to LLC, 400 Old State shall mail proRd, Windham, NY cess is 4914 Route 9G, NY 12496. Any legal act or Germantown, 12526. activity.

FIFTH: The Company Notice of formation of is organized for all lawRiverview Marine, LLC ful purposes, and to do Arts. of Org. filed with any and all things necthe Sect'y of State of essary, convenient, or NY (SSNY) on incidental to that pur3/11/2020. Office loca- pose. tion, County of Dated: July 24, 2020 Greene.

SSNY has FREEMAN HOWARD, been designated as P.C. agent of the LLC upon 441 East Allen Street whom process against P.O. Box 1328 it may be served. Hudson, New York SSNY shall mail pro- 12534 cess to: The LLC, 7 Times Square, Attn: Notice of Qualification Stuart E. Berelson, of 414 UNION LLC Esq., NY, NY 10036. Appl. for Auth. filed Purpose: any lawful with Secy. of State of act.

NY (SSNY) on 07/07/20. Office locaPUBLIC HEARING: tion: Columbia County.

NOTICE IS HEREBY LLC formed in New GIVEN that the Town Jersey (NJ) on of Ashland will con- 04/27/20. SSNY desigduct a nated as agent of LLC Public Hearing at upon whom process 12094 State Rt 23, against it may be Ashland, NY 12407 on served. SSNY shall Tuesday, mail process to the NJ August 10th, 2020 at addr. of LLC: 82 7:30PM. Spring Ln., EngleThe purpose of the wood, NJ 07631. Cert. hearing is a request for of Form. filed with a Variance for replace- State Treasurer, 33 W. ment of an existing State St., Trenton, NJ manufactured home 08646. Purpose: Any with a new larger lawful activity. manufactured home.

By William & Venessa SERBAN, Richards #60 Sutton RENATA CPA, PLLC. Arts. of Hollow Road, Town of Org. filed with the Ashland.

By Order of the Town SSNY on 07/03/20.

Office: Greene County.

Board SSNY designated as Dawn Thorp agent of the PLLC Town Clerk upon whom process NOTICE OF ORGAN- against it may be IZATION OF served. SSNY shall LIMITED LIABILITY mail copy of process COMPANY to the PLLC, 365 FIRST: The name of Muller Road, Prattsthe Limited Liability ville, NY 12468. PurCompany is MISTO, pose: For the practice LLC (hereinafter re- of the ferred to as the profession of Public “Company”) Accountancy.

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is Luft Properties, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on June 18, 2020.

THIRD: The County within the State of New York in which the office of the Company is located is Columbia.

FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is 30 Michael Drive, Hudson, NY 12534.

FIFTH: The Company is organized for all lawful purposes, and to do any and all things necessary, convenient, or incidental to that purpose.

Dated: June 18, 2020 FREEMAN HOWARD, P.C. 441 East Allen Street P.O. Box 1328 Hudson, New York 12534 WOOD FABER BUILDING LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/10/20. Office: Columbia County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 137 County Route 10, Germantown, NY 12526.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

ZBSG HOLDINGS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/09/20.

Office: Greene County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 81 Siam Road, Windham, NY 12496. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Highway/DPW Laborer The Village of Tannersville is now accepting applications for a full-time laborer in the Highway Department/ Department of Public works. Successful applicants will have experience operating heavy equipment, snow plowing, be able to do various departmental general labor and maintenance duties, and carry out general work orders. Mechanical capabilities will be helpful.

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Applicants for BOTH positions must be physically sound to do the duties assigned and be able to pass routine drug testing. These positions generally require a 40-hour work week, but the individuals must be available for all emergency work and other job-related tasks, as needed.

These positions work under the general direction of the Village Highway Commission and Village Board. Applications are available on the Village website and will be accepted until July 31, 2020, or until position is filled.

The Village of Tannersville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary is commensurate with experience – benefit information will be discussed at time of interview.

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Premature balloting a blight on NBA awards Ira Winderman Sun Sentinel

For years, the contention here has been that the NBA’s annual awards should include the playoffs, which, with their two-month run in a typical season, extend nearly as long as a third of the regular season. Why dismiss the most meaningful games of the calendar? (As it is, the only postseason award is for the MVP of the NBA Finals, which factors in only one of the four postseason rounds.)

Instead, the league has gone the opposite way during this most unusual of seasons, opting not to factor into the award balloting the eight “seeding” games each of the 22 teams Disney World will play to conclude their regular seasons.

Understand, during a typical 82-game schedule, that would represent about a 10th of the regular season. This abbreviated season, it’s even more. As for the argument that the eight lottery teams not invited into the NBA’s quarantine setting would be shortchanged ... well, don’t stink. Nearly three-quarters of the league is playing on.

For the Heat, the league’s decision halts what could have been momentum toward significant hardware.

Now, Bam Adebayo and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram don’t get to battle to the wire for Most Improved Player.

Goran Dragic doesn’t get the opportunity to improve his standing for the Sixth Man Award.

Tyler Herro is stunted in a bid to plant himself on an All-Rookie team.

And Jimmy Butler’s placement on one of the three All-NBA teams, if there is to be one, won’t count his play in the final eight games of the season.

The league says all the stats for those eight games count ... except in the balloting. So we’re basically completing an election ... and then holding the debates. You can still make your points, but it won’t assist in winning anything.

Still, if decisions must be made, might as well give it the requisite consideration before the Heat find themselves a week from now in games that count in the standings (but, again, not the award balloting).

Most Valuable Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) attempts to get open as the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (23) defends at Staples Center in Los Angeles on March 6.

So simple to sum up: The best two-way player in the NBA, and on the NBA’s best team.

Then consider that for as garish as the stats stand (averages of 29.5 points, 13.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists), he’s done it in a meager 30.9 minutes per game. Imagine if the Milwaukee Bucks actually pushed him.

And, yet, dropping LeBron James to second on the ballot still stings for this reason: Game tied in the final seconds, who would you want with the ball in his hands — LeBron or Giannis?

That element gets too easily dismissed.

So make it: 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, 2.

LeBron James, 3. James Harden, 4. Luka Doncic, 5. Chris Paul.

Coach of the Year: Nick Nurse.

Lose one of the best players in the game and still wind up with the third-best record in the East? That just doesn’t happen in the NBA (as evidenced by LeBron’s three career departures).

While Kawhi Leonard didn’t make the MVP ballot above, that merely was because of the time given off this season to the Raptors’ MVP of last season’s NBA Finals.

So make it: 1. Nick Nurse, 2. Billy Donovan, 3.

Erik Spoelstra.

Rookie of the Year: Ja Morant.

It should be unanimous for the Memphis Grizzlies guard, who has been dominant in his first season (although this is another case where counting the seeding games could have mattered, if, as unlikely as it would be, Zion Williamson is able to push the New Orleans Pelicans past Morant’s Grizzlies for No. 8 in the West).

For the Heat, the real rookie issue would be if, in eight more games, Tyler Herro could have pushed past Brandon Clarke, Terence Davis, R.J. Barrett, Coby White, P.J. Washington, Rui Hachimura, Matisse Thybulle or others for a final spot on an All-Rookie team.

So make it: 1. Ja Morant, 2. Zion Williamson, 3. Kendrick Nunn.

Sixth Man Award: Dennis Schroder.

This is among the toughest calls of all the awards, one where a player at the top of some ballots easily could be left off others. It is a field loaded with contenders, including a pair of Los Angeles Clippers, in Montrezl Harrell and Lou Williams, as well as Derrick Rose, Goran Dragic, Patty Mills, George Hill.

But Schroeder has led reserves in scoring and has helped spark the Oklahoma City Thunder to unexpected heights as part of a surprisingly successful small-ball alignment (and another case where, with all due respect to uninvited Rose, the eight seeding games would have mattered plenty).

So make it: 1. Dennis Schroder, 2. Montrezl Harrell, 3. Lou Williams.

Most Improved Player: Bam Adebayo.

The irony here is that an argument could be made that Duncan Robinson actually is the most improved of all Heat players this season, based on his impact. Still, Adebayo fills more boxes, by basically filling them all (and it’s about more than the Heat simply clearing Hassan Whiteside out of the way).

But the field is loaded, from Brandon Ingram keeping the Pelicans afloat in Zion’s absences to Luka Doncic taking another step to 2019 winner Pascal Siakam reaching yet another level. And that’s not even getting into Jayson Tatum, Christian Wood, Devonte’ Graham or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

So make it: 1. Bam Adebayo, 2. Brandon Ingram, 3. Jaylen Brown.

Defensive Player Award: Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Let’s see: Leads the NBA in defensive win shares, defensive rating and defensive rebounds. And is doing it on the NBA’s best defensive team.

Rudy Gobert still ranks at the top among those planted in the paint, with Kawhi and Marcus Smart continuing as perimeter pests, and Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons and Patrick Beverley also worthy of consideration.

So make it: 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, 2.

Rudy Gobert, 3. Kawhi Leonard.

Michael Thompson perseveres to win 3M Open Jerry Zgoda Star Tribune

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New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal (18) in action during a March 10 game between the Rangers and the Stars at the American Airlines Center.

Staal says Rangers are ‘itching to play competitive hockey again’ Colin Stephenson Newsday

GREENBURGH — After two weeks of a training camp that coach David Quinn insisted was not a training camp, the Rangers had one last, brief skate at their practice facility Sunday and then it was off to Toronto, and the NHL bubble, for the league’s 2019-20 restart. After four-and-a-half months of no games because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Rangers will play a practice game Wednesday against the rival Islanders, and then, finally, they will begin their best-of-5 qualifying series Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes.

“It’s a little surreal,” defenseman Marc Staal said in one final, post-practice Zoom call, before the Rangers boarded a bus to take them to their charter flight to Toronto. “After half a summer, not knowing what

was gonna happen, and now that the day is here I think everyone’s pretty excited. I think the energy around the room was kind of giddy, and guys were excited to get there. The last week or so, you’re kind of, just, waiting to go.

“I think everyone’s itching to play competitive hockey again. To be honest, you can only practice so long before you want to, you know, hit someone, or, make an impact that way in a real game.”

The Rangers reported to their practice facility on July 13 for the start of Phase 3 of the NHL’s return to play plan, a training camp to prepare for the league’s restart. On that day, though, Quinn told reporters that he didn’t consider this a training camp, but saw the Rangers as picking up where they left off when the league paused play March 12.

Late Saturday afternoon, when world 218th-ranked Michael Thompson’s four-shot lead at the 3M Open dizzyingly disappeared, his caddie, Damien Lopez, firmly he told his boss, “Time to step up and play the game.”

When that moment arose in Sunday’s final round, Thompson stepped down into a greenside sand bunker at the short par-four 16th hole. In doing so, he also stepped forth with a clutch 36-yard blast that stopped 2½ feet short of the hole before he made birdie there.

It was the defining shot in his 4-under-par 67 that held off hard-charging Adam Long’s closing 64 by two shots and nine other players by three shots for his second PGA Tour victory and his first since he won the 2013 Honda Classic in Florida.

“He said that several times today, ‘It’s time to step up, hit the shot, commit to the target,’” Thompson said.

So he did.

Thompson held back tears Sunday in an on-course television interview after he punctuated a victory he called career-confirming with a 14-foot birdie putt at TPC Twin Cities’ closing 18th hole when all he needed was a simple two-putt.

“You can only dream of making a putt on the last hole to win a tournament,” he said minutes later. “This has been my dream ever since I was 7 years old, to play on the PGA Tour. This is what we do all that work for. ... This win validates the first win. It solidifies my presence on the PGA Tour and proves to my peers that I’m a threat every week, and that’s what I want to be.”

Those peers proved themselves a threat all afternoon, when one by one 2019

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Michael Thompson celebrates with his caddie, Damian Lopez, on the 18th green after winning the 3M Open on Sunday at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.

Desert Classic champ Long, 2011 Masters champ Charl Schwartzel, 2019 Wells Fargo winner Max Homa, three-time tour winner Charles Howell and world 17th-ranked Tony Finau, among the many, challenged Thompson. Richy Werenski, tournament leader or co-leader after each of the first three rounds, finished tied for third with a Sunday 70 that just wasn’t good enough to beat Thompson, who led the field in strokes gained putting.

“Unbelievable day,” Thompson said. “I played really solid golf.”

Long and two-time Korn Ferry tour winner Robby Shelton both shot 64s, Howell and Emiliano Grillo shot 65s and Bo Hoag came from well back with a 63, but it wasn’t enough to beat a guy who made three bogeys all week.

Neither was Finau’s 68 after he shot 65, 66 the first two days. He never made a putt he really needed and finished tied for third in a field whose

top-ranked players Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Tommy Fleetwood never made it to the weekend. Finau has the most top-eight finishes of any player without a win in the past four seasons. He has 25 of those now.

“They don’t give out second-place trophies, thirdplace trophies,” Finau said.

“I’ve learned that the hard way with a lot of them coming early in my career. I continue to just believe and hope for the best for my future.”

Thompson won in his 228th tour start. He earned a place in this week’s World Golf Championship in Memphis, invitations to the PGA Championship and U.S. Open yet this summer as well as entry to the Sentry Tournament of Champions and Players Championship. He moved from 151st to 39th in the FedExCup rankings that decide which 125 player make the playoffs.

“It’s job security for two years,” said Thompson, who

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grew up in Tucson, Ariz., but played at Tulane until Hurricane Katrina hit and then Alabama.

Fewer than 100 people standing around the 18th green cheered his victory on a tour that hasn’t allowed spectators since it restarted in the COVID-19 pandemic last month. He had two putts from 14 feet to win and only needed the one to win the second 3M Open. Matthew Wolff won the first one last summer by making an eagle putt on No. 18 to beat Bryson DeChambeau and Collin Morikawa.

“I said before I hit it, ‘Best putt of the day,’” Thompson said, “and sure enough, I hit it absolutely perfect. ... It’s a little sad there wasn’t anybody out there to cheer some of the great shots I hit towards the end. But I know everybody who’s rooting for me at least was watching and screaming at their TV. This definitely is a win for everybody who supported me through the years.”

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Older, wiser woman wants to apologize for past sins Dear Abby, Is it ever too late to apologize to an ex-boyfriend? I’m in my mid-40s now, and over the last three years, I have gone through a significant change. It has helped me to face myself, let go of useless hate and anger and forgive the peoDEAR ABBY ple who hurt me. It has made me a much happier person.

One of the results of this change is realizing how much I dislike who I was when I was younger. I’m sure many people made mistakes in their early 20s and maybe blew it off, because I know I did. But now I can’t.

I’m ashamed of my previous behavior and have been thinking about reaching out to him to apologize for the horrible things I did while we were together.

My family says I shouldn’t do it. They say I’m being ridiculous because “who cares about how an old partner treated you decades ago?” But I’m struggling with letting it go. I learned years ago to take responsibility for my mistakes, but it’s something I didn’t do in that relationship.

I’m currently in a solid and happy relationship, which is why I think my family may be so against this, and while I don’t know my ex’s relationship status, I have no ulterior motives for reaching out. The person I am today just wants very much to apologize for the person I used to be, but I don’t want to cause any problems.

What is your neutral advice?

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JEANNE PHILLIPS

I don’t think it is ever too late to say “I’m sorry,” and I seriously doubt that an overdue apology for your past behavior would cause problems. Because you feel compelled to offer one, go ahead and do it. You may be pleasantly surprised to find that your former flame recovered from whatever

you did and went on with his life as you have with yours. And if that’s not the case, he may need to receive your apology as much as you need to give it.

Dear Abby, My family and I moved to Las Vegas seven months ago, and we love it here. We are not heavy gamblers, but we occasionally like to hit a local casino (once, maybe twice, a month) and never spend more than $50. We consider it paying for entertainment rather than a chance at winning it big.

My parents are coming to visit soon and, unfortunately, they have had a history of compulsive gambling. They admit they have a problem and have been going to support groups off and on for the past year.

We have lots of off-strip fun planned, but I know they will want to visit a casino because, well, it’s Vegas! Would I be enabling them if I took them to a casino? Could this trigger more compulsive gambling when they return home?

Are there any boundaries I should set? I don’t want to see them spiral into their addiction again, but I also want us all to enjoy the “What happens in Vegas ...” mentality during their visit.

Gambling With Their Addiction

DR. KEITH ROACH

The concern about getting enough protein is largely overblown. A well-balanced vegetarian diet contains all the protein a person needs. Protein needs depend on size and activity, but a rough estimate of 50 grams, about 2 ounces, is adequate for most. The average vegetarian and vegan diets contain more than 70 grams of protein.

Many protein drinks and bars do contain processed foods, especially simple sugars and starches, which should be kept to a minimum. However, some have much less of these.

Excellent protein sources for vegans include soy (edamame, tofu, tempeh); lentils; chickpeas and other beans; and some cereal grains, such as spelt. These might be important to emphasize when protein needs are higher, such as for athletes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — The unusual plays a big role in your affairs today, and you must be willing to try something new in order to keep it all under control.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You mustn’t let others goad you into behavior that is not suitable to the occasion today. You must present yourself in the

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Blondie

I am wondering if older people (87) need more sleep, or am I just getting lazy?

Older people often sleep a bit less as they get older, but that is by no means universal. The recommended range is seven to eight hours per night for those over 65. Some people will certainly need a bit more, some a bit less.

If you feel well rested when you get up; don’t get sleepy during the day, even during times of being quiet and not doing much; and fall asleep within 30 minutes upon going to bed, then it’s likely you are getting the right amount of sleep for you, and I would say these are more important than the total numbers of sleep hours you are getting.

You should consider sleep problems, particularly sleep apnea. In addition to feeling sleepy during the day, loud snoring and especially having periods of time not breathing at night (as witnessed by a partner) are signs of sleep apnea. Poor-quality sleep can lead to people sleeping longer hours but still not feeling rested.

I would never accuse a person of being lazy without knowing a lot more. I would also say that at age 87, a person has earned the right to be a teeny bit lazy.

Horoscope

By Stella Wilder Born today, you are one of the most stylish individuals born under your sign, and your penchant for the dramatic knows almost no limits whatsoever. The combination of style and drama is sure to propel you into the spotlight at a young age — but what are you going to do with all that attention? You have two choices: Bask in it without a thought for fulfilling any kind of destiny, or use it to your advantage to get things done and make an impact on others — locally and worldwide.

What may take people by surprise, however, is that although you acquit yourself quite well when the spotlight is trained on you, you prefer to live your life in private — and you will cherish and protect your privacy whenever possible.

Indeed, your emotional life is your business, and you won’t let the world’s attention become a detriment to your personal relationships.

Also born on this date are: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. first lady; Jim Davis, cartoonist; Elizabeth Berkley, actress; Sally Struthers, actress; Beatrix Potter, author; Joe E. Brown, actor; Rudy Vallee, singer; Vida Blue, baseball player.

To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.

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The “what happens in Vegas (stays in Vegas)” mentality means that what happened in Vegas was not something to be proud of. It would absolutely challenge your parents’ “sobriety” if you take them to a casino, and your fear that it could jump-start a relapse is well-founded. Keep them busy, but don’t take them to places where they are tempted to gamble. If they decide to do it on their own, you won’t have anything to feel guilty about.

Vegetarian seeks healthy source of plant protein I’ve been a vegetarian for the past few years, and I’m concerned about how to get enough protein without consuming meat from any type of animal. Until recently I was supplementing my diet with protein drinks and protein bars, but now I’ve been told that because these are processed foods, they’re TO YOUR not good for my health. What GOOD HEALTH are the healthy sources of plant protein?

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You may be quite receptive to the kinds of messages that others do not “get” today. What are you going to do with the information you receive?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Wisdom and practicality do not always go hand in hand, and today you’ll have to choose between what is wise and what is realistic to achieve.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — By reaching out to a friend or loved one, you will discover there is much more going on beneath the surface than you have ever known.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — What you have to do today may not be pleasing to some — or to you — but you are sure that by doing it you’ll win someone’s confidence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Your support of others will win you considerable praise today — and may, in fact, put you in line for some tangible rewards if you’re lucky.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You must devise a special approach today, because the usual routine won’t fly with those who know you best. You’ve got to be creative!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Improving relationships begins at home, where you can look in the mirror and face your own faults. Do so, and selfimprovement will follow.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — A rough road lies ahead, but you can prepare yourself today for almost anything you’re likely to encounter tomorrow. Get sound advice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — The unusual comes to the fore today, and you’ll be grappling with issues you thought were someone else’s to figure out.

Much is topsy-turvy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You will be quick to take charge when things start going in the wrong direction today. Be sure you’re working from a clear vision.

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SUPER QUIZ

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

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

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

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

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

7/28/20 Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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(e.g., What is the nickname of the New York Stock Exchange? Answer: “The Big Board.”)

Freshman level 1. Do not stick this into other people’s business.

2. Twelve-letter term for someone who uses money to start businesses and make business deals.

3. For what does “LLC” stand in the business world?

Graduate level 4. Complete the company name: KLM Royal ____ Airlines.

5. What company is associated with the name Mark Zuckerberg?

6. It was formerly known as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company.

PH.D. level 7. The baby pictured on its products is Ann Turner Cook.

8. This book that inspired a musical is subtitled “The Dastard’s Guide to Fame and Fortune.”

9. In 2006, the founders of this film company sold it to Viacom, parent of Paramount Pictures.

SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Your nose. 2. Entrepreneur. 3. Limited Liability Company. 4. Dutch. 5.

Facebook. 6. 3M. 7. Gerber (Products Company). 8. “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” 9. DreamWorks (Pictures).

18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?

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