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Volume 69, Number 25 County COVID-19 update

Molinaro talks fiscal impact of pandemic, presses state for wider reopening parameters

By Kate Goldsmith Hosting his Friday virtual Town Hall this past week from Dutchess Stadium, County Executive Marc Molinaro said Dutchess is "ready to push into the summer" and discussed various efforts to petition the state for a wider berth on reopening ahead of the July 4th weekend. During his Wednesday telephone/Facebook Town Hall on June 10, Molinaro highlighted the fiscal impact of COVID19, among other topics.

The pandemic has decimated state and local budgets across the nation, and Dutchess County has not been spared. Molinaro spoke of a projected sales tax revenue decline of $20 million-$50 million in 2020. Sales tax accounts for 41 percent of the county's 2020 budget, he said; and three of the sales-tax payments the county has received from New York State in 2020, reflecting sales tax revenues since March 1, have been lower than 2019. In the wake of a projected $40 million-$80 million revenue loss, Dutchess County Government has offered its workforce a voluntary furlough program, which 66 employees across various departments have volunteered for, and implemented freezes on hiring and non-essential spending.

Funding from New York State accounts for 16 percent of Dutchess County's annual budget, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo has suggested the pandemic may result in as much as a 20-percent cut in state aid to local counties, resulting in a projected loss of $15 million-$20 million to Dutchess. Molinaro said he will continue to advocate for state and federal aid for counties like Dutchess to avoid being forced to eliminate critical services and programs.

This somber news notwithstanding, the county moves ahead with promise.

The Mid-Hudson region, including Dutchess, began Phase 2 of the "NY Forward" re-opening process on Tuesday, June 9, as several business categories and activities were permitted to open with certain criteria.

Molinaro noted that he and other leaders in the Mid-Hudson region had advocated for adding several other activities to Phase 2; those that were approved include: - outdoor dining at local restaurants, with safety restrictions in place; - in-person instruction for special education students this summer; - in-person services at houses of worship, limited to 25-percent capacity; Molinaro has asked the state to revise this restriction when proper social distancing can be achieved.

- high school graduations, limited to 150 attendees, including students, families and staff. On Friday, Molinaro said he has advocated for larger in-person graduations and large outdoor spaces where proper social distancing is possible.

"Keeping parties and activities small is in everyone's self-interest," said Molinaro.

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Bannerman Island set to reopen this weekend

By Goldee Greene Arts & Entertainment It's time for mid-Hudson River fun starting this Saturday, June 20, as Bannerman Island begins its 2020 season.

"The public should know that Bannerman Castle Trust has developed a plan to safely open Bannerman Island and protocols will be in place to operate in a time of COVID- 19," said Executive Director Neil Caplan. "All tours will have socialdistance requirements, and all areas will be cleaned with approved Center for Disease Control/CDC cleaning supplies.

Island historians and staff will be on hand for informal lectures and to assist visitors with questions and self-guided tours.

Monitored refreshment and gift stands will also be open for visitors.

It is described as "One of the most exciting things to do along the Hudson River is to visit Bannerman Island, originally Pollepel Island, the small, mysterious island jewel set in the Hudson Highlands. The island is located just 60 miles north of New York City between Cold Spring and Beacon, New York. The rich history of Bannerman Castle and the beautiful scenery of the historic island and the surrounding mountains will provide an enriching and adventurous day for the whole family."

The island, located about a half-mile southwest of the City of Beacon, halfway from the City of Newburgh, is run by Bannerman Castle Trust (BCT) in collaboration with the office of New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, welcomes boaters, kayakers and canoe enthusiasts. Unfortunately, professional musical theatre offerings will not take place this year. However, a production of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" previously scheduled for 2020, has been rescheduled for June 2021.

Winner of Dutchess Tourism's 2019 History Award of Distinction, the BCT is dedicated to the preservation of Bannerman Island as well as presenting tours and events on the historic island.

Bannerman Island is set to reopen this weekend. Pictured are kayakers in the Hudson River with Bannerman Castle behind them.

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"Everyone is looking forward to another terrific season," said Caplan.

Currently, only smaller boat tours will be permitted on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m Private boats, kayaks and canoes navigating in shallow waters may contact www.bannermancastle.org. Dock water levels range from 1.5 feet to 3 feet deep, tide dependent. Special weekday visits for smaller boats can also be arranged by calling 845-831-6346.

"For those who do not own a boat, the BCT has partnered with Storm King Adventure Tours which will be running kayak tours to Bannerman's Island all summer" it was noted. For more information on this, visit www.stormkingadventuretours.com. Tours on board the Estuary Steward, the BCT's larger tour boat, are slated to begin on July 2. This may change depending on the NYS mandate for re-opening larger vessels, so please check www.bannermancastle.org for updates. Reservation are required online at www.BannermanCastle.org or call 845-

203-1316 to reserve.

At this time, no boats are permitted to carry more than ten people when visiting Bannerman Island. Tickets are $30 per person and include one and a half hours on Bannerman Island with a self-guided tour. Spaces are limited.

The public can also help support Bannerman Island and the team of volunteers and staff who preserve the island structures, historic gardens and trails, by buying BannerPass Tickets, only available through June. BannerPass tickets are like gift certificates applicable or redeemed for any full tour to Bannerman's Island on the BCT's Estuary Tour Boat. Tickets receive a $5 discount on all regular tours, regular prices are: adults $37.50 and children, $32.50. If for any reason, the Estuary Steward tour boat cannot sail for the season, which runs through October 31, tickets will be honored next year.

For more information on Bannerman Island, contact 845-845-6346, or neilcaplan@aol.com.

Renegades baseball in doubt as NYPL season 'delayed indefinitely'

By Rich Thomaselli It's getting down to crunch time now for the Hudson Valley Renegades.

The 2020 season, scheduled to start this week, is in danger after the New York-Penn League announced on Friday it was suspending the start of the short-season Class A minor league season due to the ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Renegades were set to open on the road on June 18 and were scheduled to have their home opener at Dutchess Stadium on June 24.

The league said it will suspend play indefinitely and cancel the New YorkPenn League All-Star game, scheduled in August.

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The Hudson Valley Renegades' season is in doubt now that the New York - Penn League has suspended play indefinitely and Major League Baseball owners and players are having labor and financial issues.

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All professional sports went on hiatus in March and are only now beginning to make arrangements to return, albeit with major restrictions. The National Basketball Association, for instance, will have all teams resume the season in one place at World Disney World, with no fans in attendance.

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the owners and players over when and how to start the season have degenerated into a labor and financial issue.

Even if the Majors come to an agreement in the coming days, that's still no guarantee that minor league teams like the Renegades, a farm team of the Tampa Bay Rays, will return to the field. Minor League Baseball relies heavily on tickets, parking and concessions. With no fans, no income.

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State COVID-19 update

The numbers look good now, but Cuomo issues a warning on violations

By Kate Goldsmith Once the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, New York has radically brought down infections, hospitalizations and deaths from the virus through state directives and the overall responsible actions of its residents.

However, over the weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state had received approximately 25,000 complaints about businesses and individuals - mostly in New York City and the Hamptons - violating social-distance and reopening guidelines.

On Sunday, Cuomo laid it on the line for anyone who would jeopardize the "really great progress" the state has made in its fight against the coronavirus.

"We've been getting reports from all across the state of large gatherings, socialdistancing violations and people are not wearing masks - and we want to remind all individuals and businesses, especially bars and restaurants, that failure to follow the state's reopening rules and guidelines will result in serious consequences," said the governor. "...our behavior is what's keeping these numbers down, and the numbers can change in a week if we don't remain disciplined and follow the guidelines and protocols in place."

He reiterated that bars and restaurants who violate the reopening rules and guidelines could lose their liquor license. Additionally, individuals can be fined for open-container and social-distancing violations. The governor also reminded local governments to enforce all reopening rules and guidelines, and that any failure to enforce these rules could result in the closure of businesses.

Two days earlier, Cuomo pointed out that "cases of COVID-19 were increasing in nearly two dozen states that have begun

reopening, and 15 states have seen record highs in the past two days. As New York reopens, however, we are continuing to see a decline in the number of daily new COVID cases."

Cuomo said the state currently has the nation's lowest rate of transmission (Rt) at 0.77. An Rt of 1 or higher means that COVID-19 is increasing; an Rt of below 1 means it is decreasing.

"Why is our state one of the rare few where case numbers continue to decline even as the state reopens? I believe it's because of New Yorkers' discipline and caution - including the widespread wearing of face-masks," the governor said. "We must continue to be disciplined. If we stay the course, we will avoid the 'second waves' that other countries are now grappling with."

On Sunday, Cuomo announced the state had reached the lowest number of hospitalizations and deaths since the pandemic began. The number of total hospitalizations was down to 1,657 on Saturday, the lowest level since March 20. Twenty-three people in New York passed away due to COVID19, down from a record-high of 800 nine weeks ago.

The state has launched a campaign, "It's Up to Us, New York," to remind New Yorkers to keep doing their part to fight coronavirus. The campaign will appear across social media, on MTA buses and trains and on billboards across the state.

IN BRIEF: - The deadline to submit absentee ballots has been extended to June 23. To be counted, primary ballots must be postmarked by June 23. A previously issued Executive Order allows all New Yorkers to vote absentee in the June 23 primary elections and

ensures every New Yorker registered to vote receives a postage-paid absentee ballot application in the mail.

- Low-risk youth sports for regions in Phase 3 of reopening can begin on July 6, with up to two spectators allowed per child.

- The state is extending the special openenrollment period in the New York State of Health Health Plan Marketplace for an additional 30 days through July 15.

- Cuomo signed legislation (S.8245A/A.10517) requiring the State Department of Health to conduct a study on the health impacts of COVID-19 on minorities in New York State. The state previously conducted an antibody testing survey at churches in lower-income New York City communities and communities of color, which showed higher infection rates among individuals in these communities compared to the overall population.

- Out of the 62,359 tests conducted in New York State on Saturday, only 694, or 1.1 percent, were positive. The Hudson Valley's percentage of positive tests over a three-day period was 1.1 percent on Thursday, 1.3 percent on Friday and 1 percent on Saturday.

- Due to coronavirus, there is a shortage of blood, and blood donations are urgently needed across New York State. Learn how and where to donate at http://ny.gov/donateblood.

- Last week, Cuomo signed legislation to improve transparency in police disciplinary records and ban police choke holds, among other reforms that will help restore trust and improve the relationship between police and the communities they serve.

- Following a spike in domestic violence cases, Secretary to the Governor Melissa

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DeRosa issued a report outlining the COVID-19 Domestic Violence Task Force's initial recommendations. Approved by Cuomo, the recommendations call for overhauling and reimagining a 40-year-old system to meet domestic abuse survivors where they are and to empower them to have the maximum control of their future.

- The new deadline for filing property tax abatements is July 15. Last week, Cuomo signed legislation authorizing local governments to extend this deadline in recognition of the hardships many families and businesses continue to face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

- Testing remains a top priority. There are now more than 800 COVID-19 testing sites across the state. More information on where and how to get tested for COVID-19 is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.

Community listening session to receive input about Beacon Police Department Saturday handcuffing, a supervisor is required to review, he said.

Council member Terry Nelson asked for the numbers of uses of force.

In 2018, Figlia said there were 662 arrest and 34 used of force. In 2019, there were 526 arrest and 24 uses of force, said Figlia.

“I gather none of those used chokeholds,” said Kyriacou. “That’s correct,” replied the Lt. Council member Air Rhodes asked how many uses of force were used on a person of color versus someone who was white. The lieutenant said he did not have those numbers.

Council member Amber Grant stated she wanted to make sure not using use of force against a disproporatinate amount of one portion of the community.

Grant went on to ask when use of force was used and the person was not arrested. Figlia replied he could not think of a time when there was no arrest made when a use of force was used.

Figlia said the police are trained in de-escalation techniques.

There is a pretty comprehensive review process, he said. He noted there are body cameras for patrol officers. Junjulas added there are supervisor reviews and the chain of command. He said supervisors look at body camera footage and footage from outside or from personnel if a complaint it brought up.

Figlia said the supervisor regularly reviews the body camera footage on their shift.

The lieutenant noted the officers are trained in crisis management.

Officers are required to warn before shooting. Figlia noted the use of force policy is on the City of Beacon website.

There is a duty to intervene as part of the training, said the lieutenant.

In 2019, said the chief, there were slightly under 13,000 calls which generated 5 personnel complaints. In 2020, there have been

approximately 4,000 call, which generated 3 personnel complaints.

The chief, lieutenant and captain will come back to the council meetings to discuss topics as necessary.

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By Kristine Coulter Beacon Mayor Lee Kyriacou and the City Council will host a community listening session to receive input on the Beacon Police Department and improving community relations on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. The community forum is being held in response to the national discussion arising from the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.

This listening session will be moderated by former City Council Member John Rembert and Sadé Barksdale, a 2011 Beacon High School graduate and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Educator working at a Community School in the Bronx, New York.

City Residents can access the forum by: Visitinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8475171 1976 Webinar ID 847 5171 1976 Calling 1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID 847 5171 1976 Questions or comments can be submitted ahead of time to cityofbeacon @cityofbeacon.org The City Council heard from Beacon Police Chief Kevin Junjulas at its June 8 meeting, via teleconference.

“Our first item is the Police Department,” said Mayor Lee Kyriacou.

The mayor noted the history of budgetary practice and leadership in the police department since the 1990s. One of the changes that was made previously to the city charter is having the chief report to the city administrator and not the mayor.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) helped with oversite issues, he said. The DOJ involvement ended in 2016.

The “idea is to treat everyone the same,” remarked Kyriacou, before talking about 8 Can’t Wait.

Junjulas said, “First of all I would like to reiterate as a department we are outraged by what happened to George Floyd.” Junjulas said people do have a 1st Amendment right to peaceful protest.

Junjulas was joined by Lt. Tim Figlia and Capt. Gary Fredericks for a conversation with the council members on the best practices and training for the BPD. Figlia noted the BPD is New York State accredited and must meet high standards.

“Every incident is documented and reviewed,” he said. Training includes de-escalation techniques.

The chief remarked that every police department is “unique” and he can only speak on the BPD. Regarding chokeholds, Figlia said it is not something they train officers to do. He stated, it is not something officers are encouraged to do.

He said, “If it’s the only method that you have available to you and it’s a lethal force situation” that is the only time it would be allowed.

“Any level of force” other than compliant

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Molinaro ‘encourages’ Cuomo to resume youth sports To Governor Cuomo: During the current COVID-19 pandemic, our children have been some of those most negatively impacted by the difficult decisions we, as leaders, have had to make. In addition to being unable to finish the school year in the classroom with their friends, many of the fun activities that accompany childhood have had to be understandably curbed.

Given we, as a state, are well into the NY Forward re-opening process, I ask you officially give youth sports teams the ability to resume practice and play at County parks throughout the state, as such activities enhance our children’s lives in numerous ways.

Physical activity and socialization are two important components in developing well rounded and healthy children. They are also two benefits of youth sports, in addition to countless other virtues sports teach children, including teamwork, fair play, winning with humility, and losing with grace. Moreover, youth sports allow our children to take advantage of the warm weather, escape the indoor confines to which they’ve been relegated since mid-March, and enjoy the chance to simply be a kid with friends they haven’t seen in months.

Given the progress our state has made in flattening the curve and managing the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19, not to mention the continued re-opening more businesses and activities throughout our state, allowing youth sports to resume is the right thing to do for our children. Games such as baseball, softball, and soccer, among others, by their very nature, easily allow for social distancing, with players spaced out on very large fields. As such, I strongly encourage you to permit our children to salvage part of their summer by resuming youth sports.

I thank you in advance for your attention to my request – and that of children across Dutchess County and the state – and I hope you soon offer the guidance at will allow them to resume their athletic activities.

Marcus J. Molinaro Dutchess County Executive

Tompkins Hose faithfully serves community To the Editor: This past Memorial Day the Lewis Tompkins Hose Fire Company held its annual memorial service. While pictures/short narrative were published, important information was left out. Members of Tompkins Hose Fire Co. (located in front of City Hall) have served in every major war/conflict from the Spanish American War to Iraq war.

Recent years have shown new residents to Beacon coming from outside the area and may not be familiar with Beacon’s history. Members of Tompkins Hose have faithfully served the Villages of Fishkill Landing, Matteawan & City of Beacon since 1886.

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Dads, kids missing Father's Day sports traditions

By Rich Thomaselli It is, arguably, the most iconic scene in sports movie history.

Kevin Costner, who played the farmer who hears voices that convince him to plow under his crops to create a baseball field in Iowa, realizes at the end of the film "Field Of Dreams" that he was destined to make amends with his deceased father.

When he finally sees the ghostly apparition, his voice breaks as he says, "Hey … Dad? You wanna have a catch?"

What man who has children who play sports can watch that film and not get a little misty-eyed?

"Not me," says Wappingers Falls resident Chuck Murphy. "It gets me every time."

But as Father's Day approaches for Murphy, Hopewell resident Bill Wagner, Pine Plains' Les Funk, and countless other dads of student-athletes, it has been a frustrating, emotional time. Since midMarch they have been without sports professional, college, high school and youth - due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Essentially, it's been the complete opposite. It's been a spring of NOT watching sports on TV or their children on the field.

"It's been very tough," said Wagner, whose daughter Elaina, a junior, is a star softball player at Our Lady of Lourdes High School who just gave her verbal commitment to play college softball at Division I Villanova University. "This is a kid who played soccer and softball for Lourdes, and outside of high school plays all softball (for travel teams). To watch a kid who loves the game as much as she does, to miss out for playing for your high school, that was sad."

Wagner actually had some experience in this matter. Elaina's older brothers, Billy and Johnny, were standout football players at Lourdes who helped the team to the 2015 state championship game.

Billy went on to Hamilton College and Johnny is at Endicott, but Billy missed a portion of his senior year this past fall after injuring his ankle.

"I really didn't have to say anything or console him too much because all three of my kids knew from an early age, you have to work for what you want," Bill said. "My kids knew from an early age, you have to work at it. And they did, whether it was summer camps, sports camps, practices, going to the field to practice on their own, whatever.

Nobody ever babied them for anything they

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got. We got very fortunate with Billy, Johnny and Elaina."

For Murphy, missing the season "was like pulling my heart out," he said.

But there was a silver lining - his son, Ryan, a former star pitcher at Roy C. Ketcham High School who had his junior year cut short at Division II LeMoyne College this spring, was nonetheless considered one of the best pitchers in the country and last Thursday night was selected in the fifth round, the 144th overall pick, by the San Francisco Giants in the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft.

It was, not to be too dramatic, a 'Field Of Dreams' kind of moment.

"The apprehension was crazy," Chuck Murphy said. "Ryan's twin brother Matthew, my son Nick, my wife Theresa and myself, we were all sitting there waiting and wondering. We were jumping all over each other, I was hugging my wife … it was just an amazing moment."

For Funk, his emotions ran the gamut not only did he coach his son Zach on the boys varsity basketball team at Pine Plains, he also coached his nephews, Adam and Tyler Funk. But his nephews were also expected to be key cogs for a Bombers baseball team that had a legitimate chance to go to the state Final Four this year.

But after winning the Section 9, Class C boys basketball title in mid-March, the coronavirus pandemic reached the Hudson Valley and Pine Plains was eliminated after being forced to play a state regional game at Alexander Hamilton in Westchester instead of on a neutral court. And then baseball season was canceled in its entirety.

"Heartbreaking," Les Funk said. "First there was the unfortunate situation that we couldn't play the basketball game at a neutral site like it was supposed to be. And then came baseball, and that senior class was one of the best.

They've been pointing to this year since Little League. It was tough as a coach, but it was tough as a father and an uncle."

But Funk was able to wear all three hats to help them through it.

"You know, it's really hard on these kids considering all they lost. All the students proms, graduation, not having a last moment with friends," Funk said. "When the dust settles, though, you try to use it as a life lesson and a teachable moment."

Funk paused.

"But for a dad, your heart still breaks," he said.

Mayor raises Pride Flag at City Hall Beacon Mayor Lee Kyriacou issued a proclamation at the Beacon City Council meeting on June 1 declaring June as Pride Month in Beacon. That announcement was followed by a flag raising ceremony in front of City Hall on Saturday, June 6 where Mayor Kyriacou was joined by Councilmember Air Rhodes in speaking, following the raising of a rainbow flag to commemorate the ongoing struggle of LGBTQ+ people for equality and fair treatment.

Kyriacou stated, “As we celebrate Pride Month in Beacon this year, I am reminded of what makes Beacon a great place to live, which is our capacity to live together as neighbors and to advance together regardless of our differences. This June,

the City of Beacon stands together with the LGBTQ+ community with one voice, celebrating everyone’s pride in who they are and who they love.”

Rhodes said, “It is more important than ever for the City to raise this flag and show unequivocally that we are on the side of love, and welcoming and neighborly behavior.”

The signed proclamation is now hanging in the lobby of City Hall and will be there throughout the month of June.

The Mayor also announced a standing policy of being willing to consider a flag or other appropriate display for any Congressionally recognized commemorative month.

Reading of Declaration of Independence set The 10th annual reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place at City Hall at 11 a.m. on July 4.

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Obituaries Violet ‘Vida’ B. Mitchell Violet “Vida” B. Mitchell, a lifelong resident of Beacon, passed away on May 31, 2020 at New York Presbyterian – Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt. She was 79 years old. Vida was born on May 1, 1941 in Beacon, the daughter of the late Walter J. Mitchell, Sr. and Estelle Morgan Mitchell. In addition to her parents Vida was predeceased by her brother, Walter J. Mitchell, Jr. and her son, Curtis J. Mitchell. Vida had worked at Marine Midland Bank in Fishkill. In her younger years she also owned two nightclubs, Which-A-Way Inn and Glen’s Closet. She also was a bar tender at the Club Central in Peekskill for many years. Vida is survived by a grandson, Curtis Mitchell, Jr.; her niece, LaConia LaMar and her husband, Theodis and their children, Ashley, Nakia, DeYanna, Desiree, Dominique and DaVonia; her nephew, Walter Joseph Allen; many great nieces and one great nephew; a host of cousins and many close friends. A graveside service was held on Monday, June 8 at Fishkill Rural Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Ronald O. Perry, Sr. To send a personal condolence please visit www.riverviewbyhalvey.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Patrick J. Halvey of Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, LLC. James C. Yeaple James C. Yeaple, a lifelong resident of Beacon, entered into rest on June 9, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was 76 years old. Jim was born in Beacon on April 21, 1944 the son of the late Elmer and Elizabeth Best Yeaple. On December 23, 1972 he married the former Jalene Branson. Mrs. Yeaple survives at home.

Jim proudly served his country in the Marine Corps from 1961 to 1966. He served in Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart. Upon his discharge from the Marine Corps he served in the Navy from 1967 to 1969. Jim also served in the US Army Reserves from 1978 to 1983. Jim worked as a corrections officer for 29 years and retired from Downstate Correctional Facility. He was a life member of the Beacon Fur, Fin & Feather Association and also a member of the Marine Corps League, Carmen Ramputi Detachment 861 in Beacon. Jim’s great sense of humor, gigantic smile and infectious laugh will be remembered by all. In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by his children, James R. Yeaple and wife, Danielle and Dawn Mahodil; his grandchildren, Jonathan James Mahodil, Alyssa, Brianna and Caitlynn Yeaple; his great grandson, Ashton Mahodil; his two older brothers, Richard and Peter Yeaple; many nieces and nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by his sisters, Betty, Phyllis and Cathy. Funeral arrangements will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the American Cancer Society, Hudson Valley Hospice or the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). To send a personal condolence please visit www.riverviewbyhalvey.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Patrick J. Halvey of Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, LLC. Fr. Luke Guastella, OFM Cap. Fr. Luke Guastella OFM Cap., died peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020 at St. Lawrence Friary where he was living for the past several years. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on October 1, 1921.

He graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and pursued further studies at Vassar College. Fr. Luke served in the United States Army as a soldier in the European theater during World War II. He received an honorable discharge in 1946.

In 1950 he was invested with the Capuchin habit and began his studies for the priesthood, being ordained in 1955.

He was then assigned to various parishes and ministries. In 1964 Fr. Luke volunteered for the foreign missions and was stationed in Zambia, Africa. He returned to the United States in 1991 and began work as a hospital chaplain in Passaic, NJ. Following this assignment, he was stationed at St. Lawrence Friary, Beacon, NY. Fr. Luke was known as an avid sportsman, adventurer, and a skilled tradesman in numerous fields. He is survived by his two sisters who both live in Florida, Jennie, and Nancy who is married to Carl Herzner, and by an adoring niece Donna, and four nephews Charles, Daniel, Paul, and Mark. A wake service will be held at the Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey on Thursday, June 11.

Burial will take place at the St. Lawrence Friary cemetery following the wake service. Due to the coronavirus restrictions, a Mass of Christian Burial will not be held at this time. To send a personal condolence please visit www.riverviewbyhalvey.com.Funeral arrangements are under the care of Patrick J. Halvey of Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, LLC.

Irina Mozyleva Siegel Irina Mozyleva Siegel of Beacon, NY took her final breath at 10:44 PM on May 27, 2020 at age 51, held close by her family and friends. Nikolai Petrovich Mozyleff, her father residing in Belarus, endured news of this devastation by phone. Her mother, Lia Mozyleva, predeceased her in 2009. Her sister, Tamara, also of Belarus, survives her. Her parentsin-law, Burt and Karen, greatly grieve her loss, along with other friends and relatives in the United States and around the world Irina’s immediate survivors, her husband Aryeh and daughter Leah, are grateful for the relief she finally attained after 6 years of agonizing bodily traumas. They are grateful to Irina for so gracefully distracting herself from the pain that they could almost forget she was suffering. Grateful to the team of doctors who worked hard to heal and comfort her—who in 2016 brought her back from the brink of death to give the family 4 more precious years.

And most grateful for the adventure they shared with this amazing woman, this brave spirit, wife, mother, and comrade; an adventure filled with blissful highs and difficult realities that could not be wished away but were never allowed to rule over family life. All of it together sealed a tight family bond. On May 31st, 1968, Irina Mozyleva was born in Miory, in the Vitebsk Region of Belarus, then part of the Soviet Union. At age 6 she was plucked from grade school by State talent scouts and placed in a dedicated musical boarding school where students worked at their instruments and voices for hours every day. She remained in this rigorous system through college, then jumped at the chance to transfer to the Moscow Conservatory of Music. From there, she sent a cassette of her singing to the Julliard School in NYC, and was invited to America to enroll, all expenses paid.

She came and settled in to study, and then, seeking a more intimate style of training, she transferred to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, having won a full scholarship there. After graduation she went on to join the Merola Opera Program, which traveled the country performing fully staged operas. She moved to NY where in 1997, after a magical, musical, and international courtship, she married Aryeh Siegel—twice. She gave birth to their daughter Leah on New Year’s Eve 1999 a few days after they moved to Beacon. While raising their daughter with her husband, Irina pursued her singing career in Beacon, NYC, and around the country. She stayed committed to her Russian church music, and also produced a number of independent musical projects. She poured herself and her immense talent into every show and lived her diva dream in a variety of venues.

Appointed Choir Conductor of the Russian Orthodox Church in NYC, she remained a chief soloist. Each year at Easter she would hush the large crowd of worshipers when she began a hymn that became dearly anticipated each Easter night. Out of sight with the choir, her soaring voice gave the assembled some assurance that angels were among them for the moment, and they knew they were lucky to have her. Irina was also a dedicated music teacher in local schools and gave private lessons in piano and voice. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Solaris Voices Scholarship Fund for Musical Education, to benefit students in her beloved City of Beacon. Checks can be made out to Solaris Voices, with Irina Mozyleva Siegel in the memo section, and mailed to 42 Mason Circle, Beacon, NY 12508. In 2014, Irina was diagnosed with an extremely rare type of an extremely rare cancer for which there was no known cure. That, and unintended side effects of treatments, took a harsh toll, leaving her in constant pain although she scarcely let it show in public. Her body was a map of scars from multiple surgeries, some to repair damage, some to implant pain-relief devices and metal supports. She joked that she was partly bionic and recovered from every operation with hardly a complaint. She was a steady customer and a bit of a celebrity at both Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mount Sinai Hospital. She ruled the doctors and nurses with a sweet complicit smile and addressed them all as “Darling” with her rolling Russian “R”. In 2016, after losing the ability to sing due to radical surgery, Irina immediately redirected her creativity to clothing design, opening ClothFactor, a retail sewing studio that she ran next door to her home at the Lofts at Beacon. She grew the business successfully for a couple of years, which made her even happier than singing and satisfied her deep creative urge. It also gave her time and a place to be alone with her pain, to try to wrestle control back from her illness. Irina never liked to see herself in a “battle”; she viewed her rare cancer more as a sly opponent to outwit. She steeled herself to be ready absorb bad

news around any corner with grace and dignity, but she also held out true hope that somehow, she might be cured. She came closest with cutting-edge immunotherapy trials at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Finally, her doctors determined that further treatment would have more risks than benefits. She made a heroic effort to stay with her family as long as she could. And when, after deep discussions about final wishes and expectations, she felt Aryeh and Leah could somehow manage without her, and she let herself quietly slip away into peace just a little sooner than anyone thought. Irina’s battered body has been left aside, but her undying spirit leaves its touch in so many ways on so many lives. A true Diva in the best sense of the word, she kept creating to the end. We’ve lost whatever she might have crafted next but are richer for this adventure she encouraged us to share.

May her memory be a blessing. To send a personal condolence please visit www.riverviewbyhalvey.com. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Patrick J. Halvey of Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, LLC. Joseph M. & Ellen R. Gerentine Joe and Ellen exited Stage Left and entered eternal rest within eight days of one another, during a time in our history that has never before been experienced. Joe passed away on March 25 and Ellen on April 2. Joe and Ellen were 71 and 73 respectively. Both were born and raised in the beautiful City of Beacon, NY, and remained for their entire lives. Their story began in Beacon, NY while they attended Beacon High School. They met, dated and then married on February 9, 1968 and lived happily ever after…

Joe was born on July 8, 1948 at Highland Hospital in Beacon, NY, the son of the late Joseph J. Gerentine and Raffaella (Corrado) Gerentine. Ellen was also born at Highland Hospital on April 18, 1946, the daughter of the late Arthur S. MacDowell and Jane E. (Pickles) MacDowell. Their survivors include their son, Joseph M. Gerentine and partner Grant J. Varjas; their daughter Kristen L. Owens and husband Howard W. Owens Jr; and their son Michael A. Gerentine and partner Taina Lopez; their Grandchildren Jayna R. Owens and partner Naazir Gardner, Quincy A. Owens, Aidan J. Gerentine, and Luciano C. Gerentine. They are also survived by two Sisters - Susan and her husband Peter Stella; and Andrea and her husband Rick Oliver; and many beloved nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to their parents, they were also predeceased by their Sister Lucille and her husband David Merrifield.

Joe attended Albany Business College after high school, and worked for the City of Beacon DPW, over the summers, however probably not his first job – must’ve swept floors at his dad’s barber shop on Eliza St. for many years before. Upon college graduation, he began a career with IBM in East Fishkill, NY. After retirement, he went on to work at Carvel Country Club as the Director of Golf, and then worked and retired from NYDEP in Valhalla, NY. Ellen graduated from SUNY Delhi and immediately began working at IBM in an administrative role. Her role shifted once she became the Extraordinary Wife to Joe, and Mother and Grandmother to her family, as this was what she was called to do. She then, selflessly, committed her life to her family and friends, in excess of 52 years, and never once considered retirement, as she loved, and was blessed with an amazing gift for this chosen profession!

Their love for one another was intentional, consistent, and so profound, as witnessed by their act of transitioning from this world, only one week apart. Joe and Ellen thrived among their family and friends by opening their hearts and home to everyone. It wasn’t uncommon to find Joe to be in the center of the crowd causing the laughter, or Ellen to be the first to run in support of a family member or friend in need. Their influence on others stretched far and wide, and cannot be measured. Their passing is a great loss, not only for their children and family, but for everyone else that was blessed to feel their love!

Joe played basketball and football throughout middle and high school, and as placekicker during senior year, was given the name “Joe the Toe!” As a result of his passion for people and sports, he and a team of friends organized annual baseball tournaments to honor a fallen Beacon Police Detective, Brian J. Ferrone. Proudly, he coached many young men on the “49er’s” team of the Beacon Pop Warner football program, and also played on Gallagher Shell’s fast pitch team for many years. He loved golf too, and was a former member of The Southern Dutchess County Club right in his hometown. On the 8th hole, at the Blue Hill Golf Course in 1986, he swung and it resulted in a “Hole-In-One,” with a total of 175 yards for the shot – an achievement and award that he was pretty proud of! To add to his accomplishments in golf, he was honored to sit as a former committee member on the Tournament and Rules Committee, for the Westchester Golf Association. His life included many memberships, however one that is primary and leading throughout his entire life, is the membership with St. Rocco’s Society. He, and many Gerentine men before him, occupied board or trustee positions throughout the history of this club.

Page 5 Second to his recliner, you would find him in his kitchen, or the many others kitchens where he performed his magic. You may even been a guest at one of his delicious meals, and of course the great conversations that developed during your dining experience with him and Ellen – mostly their dining room table, annual fairs in the courtyard of St. Joachim’s school, annual Beacon Day celebrations, St. Rocco’s annual carnivals that took place on Henry St. years ago, “O” St. in Seaside Park, NJ, and his newly formed family in Old Orchard Beach, ME to name a few! Some of you may even recall a real cozy, family-owned bar called Zep’s Place back in the 70’s, where he introduced and served up some of the best Fried Calamari that the Hudson Valley ever had!

He, and Ellen also, waited on many customers of Barb’s Deli making some of the best deli sandwiches you could find back in the day! One other memory that stands out for the family, that should be mentioned, was his participation and task of driving the “Queen” in the annual St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations, known then as Beacon’s Chug-A-Thon, and was later renamed the Pub Crawls that you know of today.

Ellen was blessed with many talents and gifts, most significantly, the ability to see beauty in every single thing in her view. Her amazing creativity was apparent and was shared many times throughout her life. She spent many nights constructing handmade, unique gifts for annual craft fairs at St. Joachim’s school, or making adorable clothes or gifts for family and friends, a countless number of costumes for Halloween, or for the stages at St. Joachim’s or Forrestal school, supporting their programs. Her creativity was shown in the way she tied a bow, or decorated her front porch – it stood out – she stood out! She would often be hanging wallpaper or painting a room at her or a friend’s house, or refinishing a cupboard, or arranging fresh cut flowers in a vase – no matter the task or project at hand, it was showroom ready when she was finished. Often around her kitchen table, were many friends and family members in line for haircuts, or having a warm cup of coffee and tons of chatter and laughs. She and Joe worked as a team, and while he would be cooking the meals, she was preparing and setting her gorgeous dining room table, sometimes baking a delicious cake or dessert, and like him, they placed value in entertaining and nourishing their loved ones. She spent many years having fun just fluffing and refining window displays at the Village Cupboard, which her dear friends owned on Main St. in Fishkill. She also took advantage of the opportunity to join the family of Wappingers Dance Educators, for many years, teaching and sharing her choreography with a long list of students, young and old, that shared that same passion. She also led in designing and building many props that were used for their annual recitals – she would often be covered in glitter near the end of a workday! Her ability to assess a situation and know exactly what was needed and wanted, in any given moment, is something that comes as a challenge to most, but so effortless for her! More than anything else, she always had a way with words, and was completely genuine in her efforts of nurture, comfort and love! Overall, the most caring and giving individual you wish you had forever!

The family decided to blend their cremains, to preserve the Energy of their Love and Life as One. They also have plans to someday travel to Seaside Heights, NJ, Kennebunk, ME and other meaningful locations that brought Joy and Happiness to Joe and Ellen during their life, and reflect on their Love one more time. They intend to have a service at Fishkill Rural Cemetery, under the direction of Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, once they gather the strength. A huge celebration in their honor will be organized, when it is safe to do so, and details will be provided at a later date.

To send a personal condolence please visit www.riverviewbyhalvey.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Patrick J. Halvey of Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, LLC. Paul J. Urbanak Paul J. Urbanak, 60 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on June 4, 2020 at his home. Paul was born on July 17, 1959 in Beacon, NY the son of Joseph P. & Marion (Mitchell) Urbanak. His childhood was spent in the Beacon & Cold Spring, NY areas. He was a supervisor at Fahnestock State park for 27 years and worked as a well driller for Boyd Artesian Well Drilling for 6 years. Paul had a big heart and would help anyone. He loved fast cars & motorcycles, hunting, hiking and most of all, his family. On June 6, 2008 Paul married Amy (Knapp) Urbanak who survives him. He is also survived by his children; Paul Urbanak Jr., Christopher Urbanak and Megan Urbanak, 2 grandchildren, sisters; Anna Diedrich, JoAnn Benson and Lilian Butor.

He was predeceased by one son; Michael Urbanak and one brother; Joseph Urbanak. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are by the Dakin Funeral Home, LP, New Berlin, NY. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.

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‘Essential’ Conway’s Lawn & Power Equipment ready to serve you Family owned and operated, Conway’s Lawn & Power Equipment Inc. in Red Hook has been in business since 1978 servicing and selling multiple brands of power equipment to homeowners, property managers, contractors, landscapers, municipalities and more.

That’s over 40 years experience at our customers’ command!

“We have seen it all - through good times and bad,” said John Conway. In these current difficult times, our super knowledgeable staff is ready and eager to provide the top-notch sales and service our loyal customers have come to appreciate.”

Partners and brothers John, Tim and Mike Conway operate the various departments of the business.

John adds, “We assure the public that we are taking all appropriate measures to conform to the health and safety measures required from the CDC and state and county recommendations for safe business operations.”

Conway’s offers pick up and delivery, phone, email and website connections and curb-side inquiries are also welcome.

“We know many people are staying home. Understood! You do not need to venture out of the comfort of your easy chair. Get on your computer and go to conwaysusa.com for a complete parts finder, shop online by brand, request a service quote, check out our manufacturer’s current promotions,” said John.

“The RIGHT EQUIPMENT for every job,” that’s the promise and

Now in its 42nd year, Conway’s Lawn & Power Equipment in Red Hook has everything you need for all of your Summer projects.

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motto at Conway’s. To fulfill that promise, they have a large selection of Stihl products, as well a variety of Ferris, Toro, Snapper and Simplicity lawn equipment and snow blowers.

There are many other brands of equipment that they service, including John Deere, Troy-Bilt, Husqvarna Mowers and Tractors and many others.

The pick up and delivery service covers about a 20-mile range from the store location and includes Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Hudson, Pine Plains,

Kingston, Saugerties, Rhinecliff, Hyde Park, Pleasant Valley, Salt Point, Clermont, and parts of Poughkeepsie.

They have a large parts department with many parts on hand. If you don’t see your town or the equipment you are looking for, feel free to contact us online or give the friendly and knowledgeable team a call.

The services at Conway’s go far beyond tune ups and repairs. They also offer other services that others don’t, such as storage of your equip-

ment throughout the year, pre-season inspections, as well as warranty expiration check overs.

Conway’s wants to be YOUR power equipment dealer. Contact Conway’s today!

Conway’s Lawn & Power Equipment, Inc. 7235 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Phone: 845-758-8134 Email: jxconway@hvc.rr.com www.ConwaysUSA.com

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What’s in your Air?

Mold/indoor air quality testing are essential all year The warm summer months are here.

Everyone is getting out and enjoying their backyards and working on home improvement projects. As you start working on those projects, don’t forget to check on MOLD and associated indoor air quality concerns!

The number one cause of any mold growth is water. Water management in, on and around your home or building is crucial. Unseen damage in the form of excess water or moisture is the root of most mold events.

“In so many cases, it’s the water you don’t see that causes the most problems,” says Michael Christophides, Chief Assessor and Laboratory Director at Granite Inspection Group.

Hidden leaks like those in water lines, drain lines, refrigerator water lines often become damaged or exceed their life expectancy and develop small leaks that allow for microbial growth to occur inside wall and ceiling cavities. The only way to detect if you have a water-related problems is with Mold/Indoor Air Quality testing.

Granite Inspection Group is a locally owned and operated licensed and professional Indoor Air Quality and Environmental testing company.

Michael Christophides is a New York State Licensed Mold Assessor, who performs residential and commercial mold assessments, building diagnostics, environmental/mold testing services and forensic inspections. The services are designed for all occupants, whether it is your current home, one you are considering buying or selling or a public commercial building like schools, daycares and office space.

When it comes to indoor air quality, particularly mold (visible and non-visible) it’s all about water, whether in a liquid form, in a solid form as in snow and ice, particularly ice damming on roofs and walls. And let’s not forget last, but not least, in a gas form as in vapor intrusion, humidity - water is the problem.

Water Penetration The bulk of water penetration comes from surface run off and drainage. To protect your home, you can easily improve, minimize and prevent water penetration and intrusion by taking some simple steps.

• Make sure you have gutters and liters on your home.

• If you do have gutters, make sure they are clean and free of any debris.

• Make sure all liters and discharge pipes are extended at least 4-6 feet away from the perimeter of the structure.

• Make sure the grading around the perimeter of the structure is properly pitched in a positive manner to ensure water will drain away from the building.

If all of the above are in place, you will dramatically reduce the chance of water penetration or intrusion and protect your home from microbial growth.

The presence of mold or conducive conditions for mold growth should always lead to an assessment, investigation, cleaning and/or removal by a

Michael Christophides of Granite Inspection Group illustrates the proper pitch for a gutter that was not hung properly. Water is not being captured and running off, spilling over on to the building and causing water intrusion in the home. Photo by Curtis Schmidt

qualified professional.

One of the best ways to identify if you could have a growing mold concern is when you have that “damp, musty odor present in your home.”

Technically, there is no such thing as a damp, musty odor. What we smell is the byproduct of Microbial growth, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) or Toxins called Mycotoxins. This happens when a living organism digests organic material and through their digestion and metabolism, produce gases and odors.

Michael provides a checklist of warning signs that indicate moisture and mold problems in homes and commercial buildings.

• The humidity in the structure is higher than normal.

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Air Quality testing Continued from page 3 ing, bubbling and sagging in walls and ceilings.

• Clogged gutters and ice damming on the roof can cause water to leak into adjoining walls and ceilings.

• You have a dehumidifier and/or it is running non-stop.

• You see leaks in walls and ceilings.

The heavy rains may have made these leaks evident, but they have been there for a long time. Once water finds a way into a structure, the problem just continues to grow and get worse.

• If you had water intrusion, no matter how much, whether it was six inches of water or small puddling and seepage along the wall - you cleaned what water was readily accessible and visible, but not what was inside the wall cavity or on building materials that were not accessible.

Michael warns that mold can begin to grow in as little as 24 hours. “If you see the indications of moisture problems, you must deal with them quickly,” he said. “Letting it dry and hoping it will go away is not a solution. It is simply magnifying the problem.”

Test Before You Invest He notes that testing is always recommended prior to any remediation work. Whether homeowners decide to tackle this themselves or hire a professional remediation company, “The testing will dictate and prescribe the appropriate course of action,” said Michael. There are testing protocols and guidelines to ensure proper testing

and verification of potential health concerns or hazards.

And don’t rely on simply seeing mold. “It must be tested to indicate the extent of the problem,” he said.

Seeing mold just confirms that it has been there for some time and it needs to be tested to understand the depth and breadth of concern. It’s what we can’t see that we need to be sensitive to and proactive in testing,” said Michael.

Testing Methods There are numerous ways testing can be performed. Testing should only be done after your building and/or home has been properly evaluated by a licensed Mold Assessor. The Assessor will determine and design a testing protocol based from the on-site assessment, building diagnostics and data collected at that time, i.e. moisture reading, thermal imaging, humidity etc. Based on the evaluation, a sampling plan will be determined.

Sampling methods can vary from air grab collection, swabs, tape lift and direct samples to name a few.

There are over 100,000 identified mold species and many experts believe the number to be as high as 10 times more that are not identified at this time, due to the complexity of these organisms.

Not all mold is bad. In fact, we eat, drink and digest quite a few species in our everyday lives when we consume cheese, wine and beer to name a few.

Thermal imaging confirms a source of water penetration.

In addition, many species are used for medical purposes, such as antibiotics with Penicillin being a great example.

Like everything else in life, it is all about moderation. If you are eating digesting or breathing an elevated

amount of mold, there could be health concerns and side effects to you and your family. Symptoms are not universal and may vary on a case by case or individual level.

Mold Exposure and Health Symptoms There are many symptoms from mold exposure. The most common are allergy or cold like reactions, which are typically respiratory, such as wheezing and common difficulty breathing and Asthma like symptoms.

Other symptoms may include burning/dry eyes, watery eyes, reddened eyes, blurred vision, sore throat, nasal and sinus congestion, cough, shortness of breath, skin irrigation and difficulty sleeping. If you are having any of these symptoms and the symptoms are reduced or completely gone when you leave your home or building, chances are you have been exposed to some sort of elevated levels of mold, allergens or possible toxins.

For more information, contact Granite Inspection Group at 845635-2552 or visit A moisture meter senses wet building material www.TheBlackMold.com. is present.

Backyard Living: Perfecting your next ribeye steak (StatePoint) When it comes to grilling your next ribeye steak, take a cue from world class chefs who are all turning up the heat.

“All my chef buddies are cooking on high, intense heat, getting their cast-irons blistering and getting their grills ripping hot to keep everything from sticking and to get that super fast char,” says former “Iron Chef Showdown” winner, David Bancroft.

“The chef’s secret is to really push that boundary on temperature and finding confidence there.”

As host of the new Exmark Original series “Prime Cuts,” Bancroft spends a lot of time talking to some of the world’s best grill chefs. In a recent episode, he teamed up with the 2017 James Beard Award winner, Best Chef Midwest, Chef Kevin Nashan to show viewers how to prepare the perfect ribeye steak.

Nashan shared his secrets for ribeye success: He likes to use the heart of the ribeye over a really hot grill, adding a little oil “as an insurance policy,” for a little sear, and then finishing it off in the oven.

He accompanies his cut with a little grilled Napa cabbage, pickled mustard seeds, mustard jus made from the trim of the meat, tater tots and sauce

gribiche.

“No one thinks to grill cabbage, but cabbage can stand up to the heat of the grill, plus it has a little horseradish nature to it, and of course ribeye and horseradish go hand-in-hand,” says Nashan.

To watch the complete “Prime Cuts” episode, plus bonus content, complete recipes, cooking prep tips and more, visit Exmark.com/Backyard. As part of a unique multimedia destination called Backyard Life, which has a focus on giving home and acreage owners tips and know-how to make the most of their outdoor experience and live more life outdoors, you can also access content on lawn-and-garden, outdoor cooking and living and rural lifestyles.

As you heat up the grill, stoke the fire and throw on a prime cut, Bancroft encourages you to do so with confidence.

“The common trend here with all the chefs cooking in the backyard is getting confident with your cooking vessels,” says Bancroft. “Know what your temperatures are, know your hot spots, know your cold spots and get confident.”

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Bayhorse Gazebos & Barns has it all for a Stay-At-Home Summer! ǀĞƌLJŽŶĞ Ăƚ ĂLJŚŽƌƐĞ 'ĂnjĞďŽƐ Θ ĂƌŶƐ ŝƐ ĞdžĐŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ ďĞ ŽƉĞŶ ĂŐĂŝŶ ĂŶĚ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌƐ ƚŽ ƉůĂŶ ĨŽƌ ƐƵŵŵĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ ƉĂǀŝůŝŽŶƐ͕ ƉůĂLJƐĞƚƐ͕ ƐŚĞĚƐ͕ ŚŽƌƐĞ ďĂƌŶƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŚŝĐŬĞŶ ĐŽŽƉƐ͘ tŝƚŚ ƐŽ ŵĂŶLJ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ƐƉĞŶĚŝŶŐ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŝŵĞ Ăƚ ŚŽŵĞ͕ ĂLJŚŽƌƐĞ ŚĂƐ ŵĂŶLJ ŽƉƚŝŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ƐƚĂLJͲĂƚͲŚŽŵĞ ƐƵŵŵĞƌ͘ 'ĞƌƌLJ dŚŽƌƉĞ͕ ŽǁŶĞƌ ŽĨ ĂLJŚŽƌƐĞ͕ ƐĂŝĚ͕ ΗKƵƌ ƐƚĂĨĨ ŝƐ ĐŽŶƚŝŶƵŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƉƌĂĐƚŝĐĞ ĐĂƌĞĨƵů ƐŽĐŝĂů ĚŝƐƚĂŶĐŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ǁĞ ĂƌĞ Ăůů ǁĞĂƌŝŶŐ ŵĂƐŬƐ͘ KƵƌ ŽĨĨŝĐĞ ŝƐ ĐůŽƐĞĚ͕ ďƵƚ ǁĞ ĂƌĞ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌƐ ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƵŶĚĞƌ ŽƵƌ ďĞĂƵƚŝĨƵů ƉĂǀŝůŝŽŶƐ ŝŶ ĐĂƐĞ ŽĨ ƌĂŝŶ͘ WůĞĂƐĞ ďĞ ĐĂƌĞĨƵů͕ ƐƚĂLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚLJ ĂŶĚ ƐƚŽƉ ďLJ ƚŽ ƐĞĞ ƵƐ ŝŶ ZĞĚ ,ŽŽŬ͊Η KŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĨŝƌƐƚ ƚŚŝŶŐƐ LJŽƵ ŶŽƚŝĐĞ Ăƚ ĂLJŚŽƌƐĞ 'ĂnjĞďŽƐ Θ ĂƌŶƐ ŝŶ ZĞĚ ,ŽŽŬ͕ Ez ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ƌĂŝŶďŽǁ ŽĨ ŚĂŶĚĐƌĂĨƚĞĚ ƉŽůLJͲǁŽŽĚ ŵŝƐŚ ĚŝƌŽŶĚĂĐŬ ĐŚĂŝƌƐ͘ ĂLJŚŽƌƐĞ ĂůƐŽ ŽĨĨĞƌƐ ĨŽůĚŝŶŐ ĐŚĂŝƌƐ͕ ůŽƵŶŐĞƐ͕ ĐŽĨĨĞĞ͕ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƉŝĐŶŝĐ ƚĂďůĞƐ͕ ƉƵď ƐĞƚƐ ĂŶĚ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ ƵŵďƌĞůůĂƐ͘ dŚĞ ƉŽůLJͲǁŽŽĚ ĨƵƌŶŝƚƵƌĞ ŝƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŝŶ Ă ǁŝĚĞ ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ ĐŽůŽƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞLJ ǁŝůů ĞǀĞŶ ďƵŝůĚ ƚǁŽͲƚŽŶĞ ĨƵƌŶŝƚƵƌĞ ƚŽ ŵĂƚĐŚ LJŽƵƌ ĚĠĐŽƌ Žƌ LJŽƵƌ ĨĂǀŽƌŝƚĞ ƐƉŽƌƚƐ ƚĞĂŵ͘ dƌĂĚŝƚŝŽŶĂů ǁŽŽĚ ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌ ĨƵƌŶŝƚƵƌĞ ŝƐ ĂůƐŽ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŝŶ LJŽƵƌ ĐŚŽŝĐĞ ŽĨ ƵŶĨŝŶŝƐŚĞĚ ǁŽŽĚ Žƌ ƐƚĂŝŶĞĚ ƚŽ ŽƌĚĞƌ͘ dŚĞ ĨŝǀĞͲĂĐƌĞ ůŽƚ ŝƐ ůŽĂĚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ĚŝƐƉůĂLJƐ ŽĨ ĚŽŐ ŚŽƵƐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŬĞŶŶĞůƐ͕ ĐŚŝĐŬĞŶ ĐŽŽƉƐ͕ ƌĂďďŝƚ ŚƵƚĐŚĞƐ͕ ƐǁŝŶŐ ƐĞƚƐ͕ ƉůĂLJ ŚŽƵƐĞƐ͕ ŚŽƌƐĞ ďĂƌŶƐ ĂŶĚ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ƐŚĞĚƐ͘ dŚĞLJ ŚĂǀĞ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ ĂŶ ŽƵƚƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ƌĞƉƵƚĂƚŝŽŶ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ,ƵĚƐŽŶ sĂůůĞLJ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƐƚŽƌĂŐĞ ƐŚĞĚƐ ĂŶĚ ŐĂƌĂŐĞƐ͘

dŚĞŝƌ ŵŝƐŚ ďƵŝůĚĞƌƐ ŽĨƚĞŶ ĂƐƐĞŵďůĞ Ă ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ƚǁŽͲƐƚŽƌLJ ƚǁŽͲĐĂƌ ŐĂƌĂŐĞ ŝŶ ũƵƐƚ Ă ĨĞǁ ŚŽƵƌƐ͕ ƐŽŵĞƚŝŵĞƐ ƐƚĂƌƚŝŶŐ ũƵƐƚ ĂĨƚĞƌ ďƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ ĂŶĚ ĨŝŶŝƐŚŝŶŐ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ůƵŶĐŚƚŝŵĞ͘ ĂLJŚŽƌƐĞ ŚĂƐ Ɛŝdž ƚǁŽͲĐĂƌ ŽŶĞ ĂŶĚ ƚǁŽͲƐƚŽƌLJ ŐĂƌĂŐĞƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ůŽƚ ĂůŽŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ŽŶĞͲ ĐĂƌ ŐĂƌĂŐĞƐ ŝŶ ƐƚŽĐŬ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĂĚLJ ƚŽ ŐŽ͘ ĂLJŚŽƌƐĞ ĂůƐŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ Ă ͞ĨƵůůͲ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͟ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĨŽƌ ƐŚĞĚƐ ĂŶĚ ŐĂƌĂŐĞƐ͕ ĨƌŽŵ ƐŝƚĞ ŝŶƐƉĞĐƚŝŽŶ ƚŽ ƐĞĐƵƌŝŶŐ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ƉĞƌŵŝƚƐ͕ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ

ĂƌĐŚŝƚĞĐƚ͛Ɛ ĚƌĂǁŝŶŐƐ͕ ĐŽŶĐƌĞƚĞ ĂŶĚ ŵĂƐŽŶƌLJ ǁŽƌŬ͕ ƉĂĚ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶ͕ ĚĞŵŽůŝƚŝŽŶ ŽĨ LJŽƵƌ ŽůĚ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌLJ ŽĨ LJŽƵƌ ŶĞǁ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ Žƌ ŽŶͲ ƐŝƚĞ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶ͘ ĂLJŚŽƌƐĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ŚĂƌĚ ƚŽ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐŽŵŵŝƚŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶŶĞĐƚŝŽŶ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ůŽĐĂů ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ 'ĞƌƌLJ dŚŽƌƉĞ͕ ƐĂŝĚ͕ ͞KĨ ĞǀĞƌLJƚŚŝŶŐ ǁĞ ĚŽ ƚŽ ƚƌLJ ƚŽ ŐŝǀĞ ďĂĐŬ͕ ǁĞ ĂƌĞ ŵŽƐƚ ƉƌŽƵĚ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ǁŽƌŬ ŝŶ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ŽĨ ^ƉĂƌƌŽǁ͛Ɛ EĞƐƚ͘͟ ĂLJŚŽƌƐĞ ƌĞĐĞŶƚůLJ ƌĞĂĐŚĞĚ Ă ŶĞǁ

ŵŝůĞƐƚŽŶĞ ŽĨ ΨϭϮϱ͕ϬϬϬ ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƐƚ ĨŽƵƌ LJĞĂƌƐ͊ ĂLJŚŽƌƐĞ ĂůƐŽ ĚŽŶĂƚĞƐ ϭϬϬй ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽĐĞĞĚƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ƐĂůĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞŝƌ ďŝƌĚŚŽƵƐĞƐ͕ ďŝƌĚ ĨĞĞĚĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŝůďŽdžĞƐ ƚŽ ^ƉĂƌƌŽǁΖƐ EĞƐƚ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ŵĞĂůƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ŽĨ ĐĂƌĞŐŝǀĞƌƐ ǁŝƚŚ ĐĂŶĐĞƌ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ͕ ĐĂůů ϴϰϱͲϳϱϴͲ ϭϬϱϰ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ Ăƚ ĂLJŚŽƌƐĞ͘ĐŽŵ Žƌ ƐƚŽƉ ďLJ ƚŽ ƐĞĞ ƚŚĞŵ Ăƚ ĂLJŚŽƌƐĞ 'ĂnjĞďŽƐ Θ ĂƌŶƐ͕ Ϯ ĐĂĚĞŵLJ ,ŝůů ZŽĂĚ͕ ZĞĚ ,ŽŽŬ͕ Ez͘

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How to apply for a home equity loan

By Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union One of the first steps when preparing for a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit (HELOC) is to determine which is the best option for you. Once you have made that decision, there are four steps you can take to help you be as prepared as possible for your Home Equity application.

• Check your credit. Your credit score will be a major determining factor in whether you are approved for your Home Equity Loan or HELOC, as well as what interest rate you will receive. It’s important to have a solid understanding of not only what your credit score is, but what your credit report contains. Use a website such as annualcreditreport.com to pull your score. Doing so will not impact your credit and will allow you to see your report from each of the three major credit agencies. This is important because there may be misinformation on one report that isn’t contained on another.

• Pay down debt. Not only will paying down outstanding debt improve your credit score, it will also improve your debt-to-income ratio (DTI). DTI measures how much debt you currently have relative to your income. A DTI that is too high suggests you may be spread too financially thin to be able to make the payments on your Home Equity. Even if you have a good credit score, a high DTI can cause some lenders to deny your application.

Home equity loans are a great option for homeowners. Contact Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union for details today. Courtesy photo

• Estimate your equity. Before applying, you should have some idea of how much equity you have in your home. Equity is, essentially, the current value of your home minus what you still owe on your mortgage. You should have a pretty solid sense of what you still owe on your mortgage; if not, you can pull your statements to come up with an amount. Then, estimate the current value of your home using a site like Zillow.com. Keep in

mind that many financial institutions will require a professional estimate, but getting a general idea of your home’s worth will help you understand how much you may qualify for.

• The final step in preparing to apply for your Home Equity Loan or HELOC is gathering the documentation you may be required to present with your application. Typically, lenders will want to see some or all of the following:

• Paystubs • W2s • Homeowner Insurance binder • Tax returns Applying for a Home Equity Loan or HELOC can feel a bit intimidating.

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DS Electric installs quality generators at affordable prices Hey Hudson Valley, want to know how to keep your lights on even when the power is out? We are an essential service and our expert technicians can deliver and install a standby generator with no personal contact. We carefully follow guidelines for safe working conditions for our staff and our customers.

This time of isolation and social distancing is difficult enough. Don’t be left in the dark when the power goes out. DS Electric has all sizes of Generac automatic standby generators in stock.

Generac is currently offering zero down 0% financing for 18 months to qualified buyers.

DS Electric recommends the right model of quality generators from Generac for your home or business.

Generators are much more affordable than you may think, and DS Electric will customize a generator to suit your needs.

As Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, Ulster and Orange County grow, so does the demand for power. The ability of utility companies to provide all of their customers with power in these areas becomes more difficult. The result?

Possible brown-outs or black outs!

Don’t be left in the dark!

According to a recent study of 2000 U.S. adults by Harris Poll, 35% of adults in the Northeast have experienced a power outage of 12 hours or more in the last two years.

69% of those households who experienced 12 hour or more power out-

ages incurred a substantial cost as a result of the outage.

The only way to prevent these potential losses is to install a standby generator. There has never been a more intelligent time to install a generator than now!

Don’t let a costly power outage make this time of uncertainty worse.

If you live in their service area, and you already own a generator, but you’re not sure how to hook it up, contact DS Electric and they will make sure it’s installed correctly to maximize its’ efficiency.

Testimonials Here are testimonials from satisfied customers.

“Dave Stewart has my business for the rest of my life. I would recommend him to anyone… Have been using his services for a year now and it has been 100% every time. I have nothing but praise for him.”

Sal F. - Staatsburg “Dave was a pleasure and was very eager to please. I will use DS Electric in the future for any electrical needs that I may have. I would recommend DS Electric to anyone looking for an electrician.”

Pete B – Poughkeepsie “The electrician listened and understood the work to be done. The job was taken care of on the day it was scheduled for. The technician was professional and cleaned up. Dave followed up with the work done. You made me feel important as a customer, thank you!”

Generac generators from DS Electric will give you the assurance of power in your home or business during any type of power outage. Courtesy photo

Joanne Brown, Lagrangeville, Ace Real Estate DS Electric mission The goal at DS Electric is to create trusted, on-going relationships with you, our clients, here in the Hudson Valley.

To that end, when you call to arrange for a quote or an appointment, you’ll get a friendly reply in a timely fashion. And when the job is done, you will receive a call to make sure you are happy with the electrical services performed.

Owner Dave Stewart wouldn’t have it any other way.

Dave began his formal electrical services training in the United States Marine Corps as a “Basic Marine Electrician.” Upon leaving the Marines, he completed his 5-year NY State Apprenticeship with a wellestablished Mid-Hudson Valley com-

mercial electrical company. He completed the last year of the program with an electrical company whose focus was on residential services.

DS Electric is fully licensed and insured and provides reliable, efficient and professional electrical services in all areas of Dutchess County and Ulster Counties. They provide both residential and commercial services.

In addition, DS Electric is always looking to hire the best residential electricians who are looking for a quality company.

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Real wood shutters make all the difference!

Shuttercraft provides windows, shutters and hardware for renovation, restoration and new construction, plus full painting services. Courtesy photos

Shuttercraft of Madison, CT has been making custom wood shutters since 1986, shipping nationwide to builders, homeowners, painters, and more.

Started in the family garage, the business was developed to offer authentic, hard-to-find “moveable

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louver shutters” and expanded over the years to offer almost anything in wood shutters for both interior and exterior.

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terns personalize shutters and historic shutters can be matched for replacements.

Shuttercraft also offers full painting services and authentic mounting hardware (hinges, holdbacks, latches, pull rings, and more).

No project is too big or too small,

from the dog house to the White House! (Yes they have shuttered both.)

For more information, visit shuttercraft.com or call 203-245-2608.

4 hot home renovation trends this summer (StatePoint) Whether building a home from scratch, doing a complete renovation or simply refreshing a room or two, you can take your project to the next level with some design inspiration.

As one half of HGTV’s “The Cousins” and the founder of Lilyshea Development LLC, John Colaneri is well-versed in top design trends.

Having recently purchased a 1960sera rambler with the goal of taking it down to the studs and remaking it, Colaneri is sharing insights and ideas to help you create a unique space in your own home where all the elements blend together: • Color pop. Find a color to carry throughout the entire home. While many people typically look to paint doors and trim white, consider being creative here.

“For my home, which has an open concept floor plan, I knew that I wanted to use a dark color for trim and doors in order to enhance other design elements, such as my kitchen island and hood,” says Colaneri.

• Something old, something new.

Achieving a blend of old and new can bring warmth and texture to otherwise ascetic spaces and design elements.

“I love contemporary design, but my true passion is blending old and new together. For the main entry and hallway, I installed reclaimed natural wood to add warmth and character to the space,” says Colaneri. “Likewise, I

selected industrial-style light fixtures that boast traditional touches.”

• Let it shine. Blurring that line between the indoors and outside can make a space feel larger and more inviting. To do this, Colaneri suggests replacing old windows with those that bring in more natural light.

“I chose black trim to give my windows a contemporary look and allow them to be a focal point, but I went with a farmhouse-style grille for a traditional feel,” he says. “I also changed the rear windows into sliding doors, which made a huge difference by offering more outdoor access and light.”

• Customized Tiling. Tiles are a great way to customize a space so that it’s truly yours.

“Since I have three different design styles pervasive in my home — contemporary, rustic and industrial, I wanted the tiles to reflect this,” says Colaneri, who chose different effects for his daughter’s bathroom, the master bathroom and his home’s entryway, where he used a hexagon marble tile that blends into the wood floor.

To learn more about Colaneri’s project and read about more ways to freshen up your space, visit getinspiredwithjohn.com.

When it comes to a renovation, it’s all about potential. With a little vision, you can transform your home into something that you never thought possible.

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Endless options, easy maintenance – composite decking has it all A backyard deck has become a staple of homes all over America.

No matter what size or how elaborate it is, a home’s deck has long been one of the best gathering spots for friends and families. Now more than ever, the open-air and flexible layout of a deck is why it is the perfect place to be together without being crowded together.

There are many important factors to consider when building or remodeling a deck, but the deck surface is probably the most important decision once you figure out the size and shape of the deck. Wood decking is still common, but composite decking has exploded in popularity and it offers an ever-growing array of features and benefits.

While composite decking is more expensive than basic treated lumber, the advantages it affords cannot be ignored.

regular cleaning and preserving to keep it looking good and free from decay, which can add up over time.

Composite decking is more durable and keeping it looking good is very cost effective. There are cleaners designed specifically for composite decking, but often it can be simply rinsed off.

Another important feature of composite decking that is very appealing is that it is environmentally responsible. Trex, for example, is made from 95 percent recycled material, includ-

ing reclaimed wood and recycled plastic film like grocery bags. An average 500-square foot Trex deck contains 140,000 plastic bags!

Additionally, over 90 percent of the resources Trex uses come from U.S. suppliers. Trex has a carbon footprint that is more than 50 percent lower than treated lumber.

One of the fastest growing trends in decking is using multiple colors and patterns in the deck design. While decks have traditionally been one color, thanks to composite decking, people are creating unique patterns and color schemes by mixing and matching from the assortment of colors and textured boards available.

Composite decking gives you options that would be labor intensive and time consuming with wood decking.

If you are thinking about building or updating a deck, composite decking like Trex is a great option to consider.

The upfront material costs may be higher than wood decking, but the easy maintenance and endless options make composite decking a choice you won’t regret!

To examine the wide variety of composite decking choices and features, visit one of the eight the Williams Lumber & Home Center locations near you or visit williamslumber.com.

One of the fastest growing trends in decking is using multiple colors and patterns in the deck design. While decks have traditionally been one color, thanks to composite decking, people are creating unique patterns and color schemes by mixing and matching from the assortment of colors and textured boards available.

Made from pressed wood (wood chips, sawdust, or wood fiber) and plastic, composite decking offers a wide selection of colors, textures and fastening options. Also, composite decking is low maintenance when compared to traditional wood decking. Many manufacturers such as Trex now offer styles at different price points to make composite decking more affordable than ever.

Composite decking is easy to work with and the quality is more consistent than wood. You can save a lot of time without having to sort out bowed or badly knotted boards.

There are many special screws and concealed fasteners available to give your deck a clean finished look.

Maintenance is much easier than wood decking.

Composite decking is more durable and keeping it looking good is very cost effective. There are Wood is less expensive, but requires cleaners designed specifically for composite decking, but often it can be simply rinsed off.

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Take your living room outside with Rodriguez Landscaping If you like to spend time outdoors, pavers are ideal for your property.

They make your outdoor spaces a usable part of your home and, in doing so, add value to your real estate.

Rodgiguez Landscaping is locally owned, fully insured and provides knowledgeable and experienced professionals who take a personal interest in your project.

Make an impression A driveway built from pavers isn't just for your car. It also creates a stunning first impression of your home.

Flexible You can design your paver project exactly how you want it. Choose the stone, the color, the shape, the texture and even the pattern. For inspiration, we have examples of paved driveways, patios, pool decks, walls, steps, pathways, fire pits and side walks that we've installed for our clients over the years.

Long lasting Pavers have been used for thousands of years. They outlive other kinds of landscaping because they not only weather the fashions, they weather the seasons too. Concrete surfaces can spall or even crack as summer turns to winter, but a driveway or patio built from pavers will shift naturally with the seasons, eliminating this common problem. All surfaces built from pavers are resistant to the freeze-thaw cycle, but ours are especially durable because of the special techniques we use to prepare the foundations. This

The professionals at Rodriguez Landscaping will construct a paver driveway that will make your home the envy of the neighborhood. Courtesy photo

means you can rely on Rodriguez Landscaping’s projects to last.

Good for heavy vehicles Pavers are an extremely highstrength product - holding more pounds per square inch than both concrete and asphalt and are perfect for heavy vehicles.

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Great ways to go green (StatePoint) Want to go green while practicing social distancing? Here are a few ideas to consider: Maximize your time at home by planting a garden. Not only will the plants you grow help to reduce carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere, but you’ll also be creating a healthy habitat for birds, insects and other small critters. Plus, if you plant vegetables, you can reduce your carbon footprint by reducing the amount of food you need to purchase that was shipped long distances.

Your home theater is likely more important to you these days then ever before, making it a good place to start when making eco-friendly home upgrades. Consider a mercury-free projector with a hybrid laser and LED light source, which removes the need for hazardous bulbs.

With a long bulb life of 20,000 hours,

selecting a Casio’s LampFree projector is one upgrade with a lasting impact.

You don’t need to spend a lot of time or money to substantially improve your home’s energy efficiency. Take an afternoon to swap out the incandescent bulbs in all your light fixtures and replace them with LEDs or another energy-efficient alternative.

Get outdoors and enjoy nature using wearable tech like the PRT-B50 Pro Trek Watch, which can help steer you through a solitary hike. With Quad Sensor technology, you will know the direction, weather, temperature and altitude at the touch of a button. In addition, an accelerometer keeps track of your steps and calories burned. The Bluetooth-enabled watch connects to an app that will also record your location into memory so you can find your way back.

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N&S Supply – best products and community pride Before “N&S Supply,” we were known as “Lou’s New & Used,” founded by Louis Nussbickel during the Great Depression.

In 1946, the business was incorporated as N&S Supply, which stands for “Nussbickel & Sons.” We continue to grow, now with six locations throughout the Hudson Valley and one location in Danbury, CT. Over the years, N&S has also become a full line HVAC distributor, as well as added four luxury bath showrooms, which operate as “N&S Bath Classics.”

Now in our fourth generation, we continue to embrace a culture of family values and giving back to our community. We offer an abundant selection of products at affordable prices, deal honestly and fairly with our customers and employees alike, and offer service second to none.

Our heating and cooling lines include both residential and commercial solutions. Hydronic heating, condensing boilers, forced hot air, radiant floor heating, hydro systems, geothermal, heat pumps, high-efficiency condensing units, and much more.

Many of our offerings come with the ENERGY STAR® rating, which is the preferred choice in many of today’s commercial and residential projects. We also carry a complete line of pumps, tanks and well accessories for those locations with well water. Water purification units are also included in our product mix.

N&S Bath Classics continues the N&S Supply tradition by representing the most respected manufacturers in the industry that continue to offer the latest advances and innovations in plumbing products. Our showrooms are designed to provide customers

Busy times at N&S Supply The staffs at all N&S Supply locations have been busy as individuals are focusing on their homes and using their vacation budgets for their “staycation” that they can enjoy all year long. This translates into making their homes more enjoyable.

Homeowners are realizing that they want that specific update. They know kitchen sink is the most used appliance in their homes. They want to extend their living spaces by adding a bathroom in the basement or even a pool house.

All locations of N&S Supply are open with normal hours. Please call ahead. See the locations and phone numbers in the advertisement below.

with the largest selections of kitchen and bath fixtures and accessories to fit any budget. The N&S sales staff excels in helping customers create the bathrooms of their dreams; baths that they will love for years to come. We can simplify the selection process for you, matching your dreams with your N&S Supply, with locations in Fishkill, Kingston, Brewster, Catskill, Hudson and Danbury, pro- budget. vides products in a wide variety of designs. Courtesy photos Shopping at N&S for all your

plumbing, heating and HVAC needs means that your local spending stays in our community. We employ local people having over 100 employees throughout our six Hudson Valley locations, and we have a long history of donating to and supporting many local charities.

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CLOVE CEMETERY ASSN. ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2020 AT 9AM AT VALLEY BIBLE FELLOWSHIPCHURCH, 1875 CLOVE VALLEYRD., LAGRANGEVILLE, NY~ALLPLOTOWNERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. Further information contact Elfriede Tillman (845)724-5840 ________________ ________________

law: A Local Law Authorizing the County of Dutchess to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement with the City of Poughkeepsie for a joint creation of the “Dutchess County -Poughkeepsie Land Bank” To participate in the video conference, please use the following link: https://bit.ly/LandBankPublicHearing At said time and place, all parties interested will be heard.

DATED: June 10, 2020 Marcus J. Molinaro Poughkeepsie, New York County Executive ________________ ________________

Town of Wappinger to consider the following area variance: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, the Zoning Board of Appeals has not made a determination of significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and hereby reserves its right to make such determination after the conclusion of the public hearing.

Until further notice, in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1 and subsequent executive orders which prohibit non-essential public gatherings of any size, all meetings of the Zoning Board will be held via videoconference utilizing the Zoom platform. Some or all of the Board members will be participating remotely and there will not be an opportunity for the public to participate from those locations.

However, the public is welcome to view the videoconference contemporaneously and participate in the public hearings by logging in to the Zoom platform via computer or smartphone using the information

below. There is also an option to listen and participate by telephone. Those joining the meeting by telephone only will not have access to any materials that are shared on the screen during the meeting unless they simultaneously watch the meeting as follows: Optimum-22, Verizon-35, YouTube.

The meeting will be recorded and the recording will be posted on the Town website. A written transcript of the meeting also will be made available at a later date.

Meeting materials are available on the Town’s website at w w w. t o w n o f w a p pingerny.gov.

Zoom Direct link: https://us02web.zoo m.us/j/81079217035 ?pwd=TkhMQXI2dG RHTGRqZDI0bEove W1pQT09 Via the Zoom website or application (“app”): Meeting ID: 810 7921 7035 Password: 978695 Via telephone +1 646 558 8656 US (New York), then use the meeting ID and meeting password above.

The meeting will be broadcast live as follows:

dwelling unit, the applicant can provide 550 feet to 110 Caroline Drive East, Tax Grid No. 6056-03-255378.

Thus requesting a variance of 200 ft.

-Where no tower can be located closer than 750 feet on a horizontal plane to an existing dwelling unit, the applicant can provide 649 feet to 116 Caroline Drive East, Tax Grid No. 6056-03-242352.

Thus requesting a variance of 101 ft.

Signed: Peter Galotti, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Wappinger ________________ ________________

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Appeal No. 19-7689 (Commercial Variance) Tarpon Towers II, LLC Wireless Telecommunications Facility: Seeking an area variance Section 24081G(4)(c)(2) of the District Regulations in an R40/80 Zoning District.

-Where no tower can be located closer than 750 feet on a horizontal plane to an existing dwelling unit, the applicant can provide 678 feet to 106 Caroline Drive East, Tax Grid No. 6056-03-261413.

Thus requesting a variance of 72 ft.

-Where no tower can be located closer than 750 feet on a horizontal plane to an existing dwelling unit, the applicant can provide 558 feet to 108 Caroline Drive East, Tax Grid No. 6056-03-259396.

Thus requesting a variance of 192 ft.

-Where no tower can be located closer than 750 feet on a horizontal plane to an existing dwelling unit, the applicant can provide 732 feet to 107 Caroline Drive East, Tax Grid No. 6056-03-238390.

Thus requesting a variance of 18 ft.

-Where no tower can be located closer than 750 feet on a horizontal plane to an existing dwelling unit, the applicant can provide 585 feet to 114 Caroline Drive East, Tax Grid No. 6056-03-250363.

Thus requesting a variance of 165 ft.

-Where no tower can be located closer than 750 feet on a horizontal plane to an existing

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tive orders which prohibit non-essential public gatherings of any size, all meetings of the Planning Board will be held via videoconference utilizing the Zoom platform.

Some or all of the Board members will be participating remotely and there will not be an opportunity for the public to participate from those locations. However, the public is welcome to view the videoconference contemporaneously and participate in the public hearings by logging in to the Zoom platform via computer or smartphone using the information below. There is also an option to listen and participate by telephone.

Those joining the meeting by telephone only will not have access to any materials that are shared on the screen during the meeting unless they simultaneously watch the meeting as follows: Optimum-22, Verizon-35, YouTube. The meeting will be recorded and the recording will be posted on the Town website. A written transcript of the meeting also will be made available at a later date. Meeting materials are available on the Town’s website at w w w. t o w n o f w a p pingerny.gov.

Zoom Direct link: https://us02web.zoo m.us/j/81079217035 ?pwd=TkhMQXI2dG RHTGRqZDI0bEove W1pQT09 Via the Zoom website or application (“app”): Meeting ID: 810 7921 7035 Password: 978695 Via telephone +1 646 558 8656 US (New York), then use the meeting ID and meeting password above.

The meeting will be broadcast live as follows: Optimum-22, Verizon-35, YouTube.

Appeal No: 20-7702 (Variance) Sean Higgins: Seeking an area variance Section 240-37 of District Regulations in an R-40 Zoning District.

-Where 50 feet is required to the rear yard property line, the applicant can provide 15 feet for the installation of a 24’ above ground pool, thus requesting a variance of 35 feet.

The property is located at 26 Thompson Terrace and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6256-02-619904 in the Town of Wappinger.

Signed: Peter Galotti, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Wappinger ________________ ________________

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the County Attorney’s Office of Dutchess County. Because of the COVID-19 Emergency, State and Federal bans on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1 as extended, suspending certain requirements of the Open Meetings Law, and Executive Order 202.15, authorizing public hearings to be held remotely through the use of telephone conference or video conference, the Public Hearing will be held electronically via conference call on June 25, 2020 at 2:00 pm, on the following local

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on the 23rd day of June, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. pursuant to Sections 240-37 and 24081G(4)(c)(2)of the Zoning Law of the

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LEGAL NOTICE To all voters of Dutchess County, New York Primary Election, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 The following is a true and correct list of all nominations of candidates for the offices to be filled at the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 certified to us or filed in our office pursuant to the provisions of Election Law. Democratic Primaries: President of the United States Pete Buttigieg Amy Klobuchar Joseph R. Biden Tulsi Gabbard Bernie Sanders Michael R. Bloomberg Tom Steyer Michael Bennet Elizabeth Warren Andrew Yang Deval Patrick National Delegate – District 18 Sarah J. McPherson – supporting Buttigieg Jose Morales – supporting Buttigieg Helen E. Vidal-Morales – supporting Buttigieg Nicholas K. Becker – supporting Buttigieg Joan C. Hutcher – supporting Buttigieg Harry Bittker – supporting Buttigieg Randy G. Florke – supporting Biden Maureen A. Fleming – supporting Biden Joseph M. Destefano – supporting Biden Joan A. Becker – supporting Biden Scott H. Reing – supporting Biden Joan M. McDonald – supporting Biden Susan Cockburn – supporting Sanders Brendan Coyne – supporting Sanders Tara D’Andrea – supporting Sanders Logan Gonzalez – supporting Sanders Jocelyn Figueroa – supporting Sanders Thomas N. Moran – supporting Sanders Sandra E. Santana – supporting Steyer Juanita O. Lewis – supporting Warren John C. Bohuniek II – supporting Warren Cheryl A. Smith – supporting Warren Sparrow H. Tobin – supporting Warren Teresa L. Blancato-Horton – supporting Warren Theodore V. Collins – supporting Warren Veronica Kelly – supporting Yang Franz Constancio – supporting Yang Alicia Tether – supporting Yang Philip Du – supporting Yang Katharine Hess – supporting Yang Tarik Keith – supporting Yang

National Delegate – District 19 Jill G. Fieldstein – supporting Buttigieg Wally Rubin – supporting Buttigieg Tara L. Langworthy – supporting Buttigieg Aidan S. O’Connor Jr. – supporting Buttigieg Jane A. Eckert – supporting Buttigieg Beau Loendorf – supporting Buttigieg Donna J. Schick – supporting Biden Michael P. Hein – supporting Biden Doreen P. Davis – supporting Biden Frank L. Cardinale – supporting Biden Elaine Sosnicki – supporting Biden Frederick E. Kowal – supporting Biden Cari Gardner – supporting Sanders Kelleigh McKenzie – supporting Sanders Rebecca Rojer – supporting Sanders Jeff Cohen – supporting Sanders Mark A. Vian – supporting Sanders Lanny Walter – supporting Sanders Melissa J. Servant – supporting Warren Daniel J. Torres – supporting Warren Jennifer J. Fuentes – supporting Warren Gregory V. Pasquale – supporting Warren Erin E. Stamper – supporting Warren MacGuire M. Benton – supporting Warren Keiko Sono – supporting Yang Roger Green – supporting Yang Cynthia Welch – supporting Yang Brian Welch – supporting Yang Shaye Chaim – supporting Yang Koichiro Y. Kleps – supporting Yang Republican Primaries: Congressional District 19 – Representative in Congress Ola Hawatmeh Kyle Van De Water Green Primaries: County Court Judge Peter M. Forman Jessica Segal Independence Primaries: County Court Judge Jessica Segal Peter M. Forman SAM Parties: Member of State Committee Erik G. Carter Peter M. Bradley ERIK J. HAIGHT ELIZABETH A. SOTO COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTIONS DUTCHESS COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS 47 CANNON STREET POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601 845-486-2473 www.dutchesselections.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on the 23rd day of June, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. pursuant to Section 240-37 of the Zoning Law of the Town of Wappinger to consider the following area variance: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, the Zoning Board of Appeals has not made a determination of significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and hereby reserves its right to make such determination after the conclusion of the public hearing.

Until further notice, in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1 and subsequent execu-

PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of Section 4-118 of the New York State Election Law, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Primary Election will be held in Dutchess County on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 for the following: DEMOCRATIC PARTY President of the United States (1 to be nominated) National Delegates District 18 (6 to be nominated) National Delegates District 19 (6 to be nominated) REPUBLICAN PARTY Congressional District 19 Representative in Congress GREEN PARTY County Court Judge INDEPENDENCE PARTY County Court Judge SAM PARTY 9th Judicial District State Committee POLLS ARE OPEN 6 A.M TO 9:00 P.M. ERIK J. HAIGHT ELIZABETH A. SOTO ELECTION COMMISSIONERS DUTCHESS COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS 47 CANNON STREET, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 (845) 486-2473 www.dutchesselections.com

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Also allowed in Phase 2 are garage and tag sales (limit 10 people) and small parties with "family and friends you trust (to be following safety protocols)," Molinaro said.

Car pooling for short distances, with everyone wearing face-coverings, is OK, as well.

Visits to nursing homes are still not allowed.

Barring any setbacks, the Mid-Hudson region will begin Phase 3 of reopening this coming Tuesday, June 23. Phase 3 businesses include indoor dining at restaurants, food trucks and concession; and personal care services (personal care businesses, including tattoo and piercing facilities, appearance enhancement practitioners, massage therapy, spas, cosmetology, nail specialty, UV and non-UV tanning, or waxing). Then, if all continues to

go as planned, Phase 4 would start on Tuesday, July 7; but Molinaro is asking the state to grant permission for the date to be pushed up to Friday, July 3 so local businesses could take advantage of the holiday weekend. Phase 4 includes schools and arts, entertainment and recreation businesses.

More information about Phases 2 and 3 of the re-opening process, and how they affect local businesses and activities, can be found at www.restartingdutchess.com .

IN BRIEF: - Molinaro announced that there will be three fireworks displays to celebrate Independence Day. They will car-based and set to begin at 9:30 p.m. at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, Silo Ridge in Amenia and Dutchess Stadium in

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Fishkill. Admission will be first-come firstserved.

- The Office for the Aging's Senior Picnics will be drive-through events, where the county will buy lunches from local businesses to hand out to seniors who have registered in advance. Seniors will receive a postcard in the mail announcing the picnics.

- Molinaro urged parents who depend on summer camp as childcare to reach out to camps to confirm space is available for their children. Day camps are now permitted to operate in the Mid-Hudson region, and with COVID-19 condensing their timeline, many camps now have very short registration periods to ensure proper staffing levels.

Registration is open through June 22 for the Dutchess County Parks Division's Adventure and Survival summer programs for children ages 9-17 at Bowdoin Park in the Town of Poughkeepsie and Wilcox Park in the Town of Milan. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis on the Dutchess County Parks website,https://www.dutchessny.gov/Depart

ments/Parks/Parks.htm .

- Molinaro continued his advocacy to the New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to allow visitation for families with loved ones living in residential group homes. For almost three months, the state has not allowed those with disabilities living in such facilities to visit with their families, further isolating them from their loved ones during a pandemic fraught with stress and uncertainty.

- The Dutchess County's COVID-19 data dashboard has been updated. The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH) completed the transition to the New York State-wide CommCare Contact Tracing system, phasing out the previously used contact-tracing system. In verifying cases to be transferred to the new CommCare system, a significant number of individuals have been removed from the county's active cases count, while the county continues to receive new data from the state. This dashboard will be updated regularly.

Cary Institute to host virtual science conversation exploring just and equitable solutions On Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m., join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies via Zoom for ‘Extreme Heat, COVID, & Equity in New York City’ – a virtual science conversation exploring how legacies of inequity compound heat and COVIDrelated vulnerabilities among urban residents. Panelists will include experts from The New School, NASA, The Nature Conservancy, and the NYC

Environmental Justice Alliance. This event is free, but registration via Eventbrite is required.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting an unusually warm summer for much of the US. In New York City, this could exacerbate heat exposure in homes, where most heat-related mortality occurs, as well as potential brownouts or blackouts due to

extreme weather. Heat vulnerability in New York City has been linked to socioeconomic indicators, including household income and resident age, as well as access to air conditioning and green spaces.

The conversation will feature panelists Emily Nobel Maxwell, Director of The Nature Conservancy’s Cities Program in New York, Christian Braneon, a Remote Sensing Specialist at the NASA Goddard

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Heavy Duty Transit Buses for Dutchess County Public Transit Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the 10th day of July 2020 at the Dutchess County Division of Central Services, 27 High Street, Pough-

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SUDOKU Sudoku requires no arithmetic skills.

-------------------------------------------The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers.

-------------------------------------------Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order.

Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order.

Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.

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• The finished puzzle should be filled with Xs and Os. • Horizontally and vertically, there should never be a continuous run of the same symbol longer than 2.

• There are an equal number of Xs and Os in each row and column.

• All rows are unique.

• All columns are unique, too.

The solutions to the Sudoko, Crossword puzzle and Binox can be found on page 3

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June 17, 2020

by Tom Zurhellen

‘Day 22 Challenge’ to raise awareness, funds to support veterans What a difference a year makes. One year ago this week, I was passing the halfway point of the VetZero Walk Across America. When I reached the town of Valentine, Nebraska I had covered roughly 1,4000 miles on foot, with another 1,400 or so left to go. Last summer seems so distant, especially with all the challenges we’ve been presented with here in 2020.

But the more things change, the more they stay the same. We started the VetZero Walk Across America to raise awareness on the issues that matter most to our veterans, especially the sobering statistic from the VA that every day in America, 22 of our veterans take their own lives. And with the isolation of the current pandemic, we can only assume that number of 22 suicides is not going down.

After the walk ended last summer, we promised that although the walk had ended, our journey had just begun. We’re still com-

mitted to raising awareness on those important issues, especially that number 22.

That’s why we’re inviting everyone to join us in an online event called the Day 22 Challenge. On June 22, you’re encouraged to get some healthy exercise at your own pace for 22 — that could be 22 laps in the pool, 22 minutes of walking or yoga, 22 sit-ups or pushups, anything you like. You can share the victory pics and videos from your own 22 on our VetZero Facebook page n June 22 to let the rest of us share in your glory. It’s a fun and simple way to recognize the mental health issues many of our veterans face every day.

And who knows, it just might spark your own summer fitness routine!

And if you’re able, please consider donating $22 to our VetZero project so we can continue helping our local heroes. You can donate when visiting our VetZero Facebook page. And as always, we’re partnered with Hudson River

Housing, to make sure your donation goes directly to the folks who need it the most.

That same day, I will be trying to turn back the clock a full year by walking 22 miles in the Hudson Valley. I’ll be calling into the Boris & Robyn show on WPDH 101.5 FM that morning starting at 7:30 a.m. to provide updates from the road. It’s all for a great cause, and I hope you will join us on June 22 in the Day 22 Challenge!

Thanks for listening! See you next time!

Tom Zurhellen is the commander at Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 170 in Poughkeepsie. A Navy veteran, he served aboard the cruisers USS Truxtun and USS California during the Persian Gulf War. He currently serves as Associate Professor of English at Marist College, where he has taught Creative Writing courses for the last 15 years.

Tom Zurhellen is pictured on his VetZero Walk Across America last summer. This year, Tom is speaheading the “Day 22 Challenge” to spotlight issues important to veterans and raise funds to support veterans services.

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Beacon Elks host socially distant Flag Day service

A Flag Days service was held at the Beacon Elks Lodge #1493 in Beacon on June 14.

The service was conducted by Beacon Lodge Exalted Ruler, Ronald Piga, left.

Colonel Caroline Pogge, U.S. Army, right, was the keynote speaker. Members from the Carmen Ramputi Marine Detachment 861, American Legion Post 203, VFW Post 666, Boy Scout Troop. 41 and Cub Scout Pack 1 performed Color Guard duties.

Also in attendance were the Beacon Police Department, Beacon Fire Department, Slater Chemical Fire Department, Dutchess Junction Fire Department and Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps.In addition there were approximately 50 attendees all practicing social distancing.

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