06-24-20 Southern Dutchess News

Vol. 69, # 26 75 cents

Fishkill, East Fishkill, Wappingers Falls, Town of Wappinger, Town and City of Poughkeepsie

Schaal brings two decades of experience to top job at VA Hudson Valley Health Care

Recently named VA Hudson Valley Health Care System Medical Center Director Dawn Schaal is shown with a group of veterans. Schaal was interim director since October 2019. The photo was taken before social distancing was in effect.

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October 2019.

Asked what her reaction to be named director, Schaal replied, “I was thrilled when I found out I would be VA Hudson Valley’s new Medical Center Director.

The impact I can have on the lives of the veterans living in our community is now more significant than ever, and I’m excited to take on that responsibility.”

Schaal said she started her career at VA Hudson Valley in 1997 as an occupational therapist. She has served in several different roles since then.

“The knowledge I gained on my journey allows me to make decisions based on personal experience and an understanding of the organization’s interworkings. I know what it’s like to provide direct care to our veterans and the most direct path to getting them the high-quality care they deserve,” Schaal remarked.

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By Kristine Coulter With more than 20 years of experience, Dawn Schaal has been named the new director of the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, which is the Castle Point and Montrose campuses, by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

“We are excited to bring Ms. Schaal on board as the new director of VA Hudson Valley Health Care System,” said Dr. Joan E. McInerney, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 2 Director, in a statement. “Her sound leadership qualities and proven experience will be valuable assets for the facility, the employees and volunteers, and most importantly, for the Veterans we are honored to serve.” Schaal had been serving as the Acting Director for the Hudson Valley Health Care System since

Schaal was graduated from Tufts University, Boston School of Occupational Therapy with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and the State University of New York at Binghamton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

“The amount of Veteran-centered services VA offers is unparalleled. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our veterans. If we don’t provide the service here at VA Hudson Valley, we’ll find someone who can at another VA or in the community. If you’ve served in the military and haven’t registered with the VA, please contact our Outreach Coordinator, Nicole Embry, at 845-831-2000 ext. 7721 to determine your eligibility,” said the new director.

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State COVID-19 updates

Cuomo stops daily briefings, will continue with email updates

By Kate Goldsmith On Friday, June 19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo held his final daily coronavirus press conference. Each day since the beginning of New York’s COVID19 outbreak back in March, Cuomo had spoken to residents (and many others from across the nation who tuned in) at briefings streamed live from various locations throughout the state.

“I will give press briefings as needed, but rest assured I will continue to provide New Yorkers with the facts, data and my opinion as we continue to chart the way forward,” Cuomo stated in his e-newsletter last week.

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a daily coronavirus briefing last week. Pictured with Cuomo is Melissa DeRosa, Secretary to the Governor.

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June 24-30, 2020

Fireworks set at three sites for July 4th Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced Dutchess County Government, in partnership with the Hudson Valley Renegades, Silo Ridge Field Club, the Dutchess County Fairgrounds and iHeartMedia of the Hudson Valley, will host "Dutchess County Goes Renegade," three free, socially distant fireworks displays around the county, open to all residents on Saturday, July 4.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has robbed us all of so much, but nothing will stop Dutchess County from honoring the birth of our nation," Molinaro said. "Our residents deserve the chance to celebrate this most American of holidays - even as we remain safely and socially distant - and our County is proud to collaborate with our community partners to present a patriotic observance worthy of our country, as we strive every day to fulfill the radical undeniable truth, that all are created equal endowed with certain unalienable rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I urge residents to join Dutchess County and honor those first renegades who battled tyranny and founded our beloved United States, all while we savor a nighttime spectacle that will light up the sky!"

Residents are encouraged to celebrate Independence Day by enjoying one of the three drive-in displays, which will begin promptly at 9:30 p.m. at the following venues: - Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappinger; - Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck; - Silo Ridge Field Club Equestrian Center (Keane Stud), 217 Depot Hill Road, Amenia. iHeartMedia of the Hudson Valley will host live remotes from each of the sites, broadcasting on several of its stations, and will synchronize patriotic music to the fireworks.

Gates will open to vehicles at each location at 7:30 p.m. Parking is limited at Keane Stud (300 vehicles), Dutchess Stadium (500) and the Dutchess County Fairgrounds (3,000), and vehicles will be properly spaced to conform to social distancing. Residents are encouraged to arrive early at the venue of their choice to ensure a spot.

"Dutchess County Goes Renegade" is a carry-in/carry-out event, and residents are encouraged to bring their own snacks; alcohol will not be permitted at any of the venues. Restroom facilities will not be available at the sites.

"We thank our venue and media partners for helping us provide an evening of patriotic fun for the entire family," Molinaro said.

"Despite the difficult times we've endured these last few months, our sense of community has never shone more brightly, and 'Dutchess County Goes Renegade' will be our latest collaboration as we continue restarting Dutchess and moving forward, together.”

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June 24, 2020

Traver Farm pond work balances nature, residents

Mute swans, with the babies hatched after the draining of the Traver Farm pond, have survived and are thriving. Note in the background the waterline where the pond used to extend. Work by the County Public Works Department includes a new structure that is designed to manage the outflow of the pond at a fixed level.

-Photos by Jim Donick

By Jim Donick The large pond on Freedom Road in Pleasant Valley at what used to be the Traver Farm has been there for as long as memory serves. It has provided a place for fishermen in the summer, wildlife observers throughout the year and occasionally ice skaters and hockey players in the winter. As wetlands often do, it teemed with wildlife and attracted water fowl and other feathered visitors. It has recently been drained significantly and it currently resembles an extended mud flat.

The causes are complex and, to a great extent, reflect the effects of the well known “Law of Unintended Consequences.”

Several years ago, the pond attracted some beavers, who moved in and built a lodge on the eastern edge of the pond alongside Freedom Road. Over the ensuing years, the beavers multiplied and they went to work re-engineering their pond with a bigger dam at the north end, where it emptied into a little stream under the road and then down the hill and, ultimately, to the Wappinger Creek.

The pond expanded both in length and width, flooding out the original banks, as well as much of the land at the south end.

A few years ago, the beavers began a second dam just above the place where the water flows under the road and down the hill. That dam created a secondary pond that grew large enough to threaten the edge of Freedom Road and the Town of Pleasant Valley’s Ryan’s Run Road, as well as the land of the homeowner at that end.

Some action was in order.

The land owner at the south end of thepond noted that the growing new pond was flooding much of his property and beginning to threaten his well head. At the same time, the county was concluding that the new dam and its pond had reached a size where it would take out much of Freedom Road if a storm would cause the dam to break.

Robert H. (Bob) Balkind, the County Director of Public Works, determined that work had to be done to limit further growth of the new pond behind the latest dam. “We spoke with DEC,” said Balkind, “and they agreed we could breach the new dam and replace it with a new structure that would manage the outflow of the pond at a fixed level.”

The DEC (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) approved the installation of a device called a “Beaver Deceiver.” The Beaver Deceiver replaces a beaver dam with a new dam that has a pipe running under it and exiting on the other side. The height of the pipe on the downstream side regulates the depth of the water behind the dam and the pipes underneath are not subject to damming by the beavers’ engineering projects. In theory, the new device allows humans and beavers to share a piece of real estate with no significant problems for either.

“The DEC gave us permission to work with the new dam,” said Balkind, “but we were not allowed to touch the “historic dam,” the older one that held back much of the larger pond.”

At the same time, the landowner sought and obtained a permit from the DEC to trap beavers in the pond. A professional trapper was contracted. He appears to have destroyed the beavers’ lodges and began trapping the animals.

County Legislator Don Sagliano is one of the landowners on the edge of the pond. “I think he caught five or six of them, anyway,” said Sagliano, “One of them was said to be 75 pounds, which is probably 25 pounds more than a normally large beaver.” At this point, there is little or no sign of any current beaver activity in the ponds.

To address the flooding problem, the County brought in equipment to breach the lower dam and to lower the pond in stages. The idea was to be careful not to overwhelm the capacity of the channel

down stream.

“We were careful,” said Balkind, “to only drop the water a little bit at a time.”

The plan had been to impact the level of the new pond without draining the larger, historic pond. The original dam the beavers had enlarged there was either not maintained by them after building the new one or the flow of water into the lower pond and then out through the new breach may have been too much.

Either way, the historic dam didn’t hold and the larger pond drained with the newer smaller one. “The DEC’s order to leave the old dam alone meant there was nothing we could do about it,” said Balkind. Draining the upper pond had not been a part of the plan, but was an unintended consequence of the effort at the lower, newer pond.

In the spring, when the larger pond began to drain, the local waterfowl were also in the process of nesting and sitting on their eggs. There were several pairs of Canada geese in residence. Most obvious, though, were a pair of Mute swans nesting on a hillock in the southern edge of the pond.

As the pond drained, the water around their nest disappeared and a number of people, who had been watching them, expressed serious concern that the mother swan was now likely to be exposed to predators.

“We talked to the DEC about the swans,” said Balkind. “They weren’t concerned because Mute swans often nest on the shore anyway and they concluded that the exposure to predators was actually not that much more significant in this situation. In addition, they told us that Mute swans aren’t native to the area and have a reputation for driving out native water fowl.”

The pond was drained no more than a couple of feet, but the exposed mud leaves the impression it was much more.

Over the years, the beaver dams had been

limiting the flow of water from the pond and thus trapping silt from washing down stream.

The introduction of a housing development on the hillside above the pond added to the silting process as well by contributing fertilizer from all of the new lawns.

That fertilizer washed down the hill and fed the ponds’ weeds and their roots then trapped more silt. None of this was very obvious when looking at the surface of the water.

Was it four feet deep or merely 18 inches deep? In most cases, it was somewhere in between but had been getting shallower every season.

“This is the natural cycle of ponds,” said Balkind. They start to silt up and then get swampy. After a while, they turn into a meadow.” The current state of the pond became obvious when the water went down.

Today the Beaver Deceiver is in place and the ponds should refill a couple of feet or maybe a little more. Should beavers return, they will be able to rebuild their historic dam with little or no danger to the road and the Beaver Deceiver in the lower dam is promised to be impervious to their engineering skills. Man and beast should be able to live in harmony.

“It’s been a dry spring,” said Balkind, “so the pond isn’t filling as quickly as we would like.”

Meanwhile, the swans successfully hatched a brood of cygnets that are growing quickly while following their parents around the remaining pond. The families of Canada geese are very much in evidence and herons can be observed wading along the edges of the pond or out amid the mud.

Nature lovers with their cameras can be seen watching the wildlife from the shores and all await the rains that promise some restoration of a familiar sight along Freedom Road.

City of Poughkeepsie reopens playgrounds, skate park City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison announced the playgrounds in parks and the skate park reopened Sunday, June 21.

This continues a phased-in approach to reopening park activities, providing residents with more recreational opportunities.

“We are grateful to be able to take these steps,” said Mayor Rob Rolison. “Reopening the city is happening in many ways.

Allowing residents to take advantage of our

parks is a key component of this effort.”

The mayor cautioned, however, that it is imperative for people to practice social distancing. They should keep at least six feet from others and must wear a mask when in close proximity to others. They also should sanitize these areas before and after using playground equipment.

In concert with this move, the City will be opening the skate park at Waryas Park and

already has opened the dog park at Spratt Park. Mayor Rolison also thanked Patrick McGuire and his group of skateboard enthusiasts who are helping with reopening and maintaining of the skate park.

City parks are open from dawn to dusk seven days a week.

The city also has created a “COVID-19 Parks Response Team” composed of city employees and community volunteers to

keep an eye on the parks as their usage increases. The team will be observing and reporting to the city about any inappropriate usage of park facilities or anything related to the parks that need attention.

“It is imperative residents take this seriously,” Rolison said, “The last thing we want is a setback that impedes this reopening process that has been moving in the right direction.”

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Myers Corners Road reconstruction in Wappinger now complete

The reconstruction project along Myers Corners Road is now complete. The project included work between All Angels Hill Road and Route 376 in the Town of Wappinger.

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The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced the reconstruction project along Myers Corners Road (CR-93), between All Angels Hill Road (CR-94) and State Route 376 in the Town of Wappinger, has been completed.

County Executive Marc Molinaro said, “This project has vastly improved the reli-

ability, safety, and functionality of this important roadway. We are grateful to residents and business owners, as well as our municipal partners, for their cooperation and patience during this complex project.

We will continue maintaining and improving our County highway infrastructure to ensure we support the needs of our communities.”

The project, which began in March 2019, involved extensive reconstruction with new pavement, drainage, signage, and expanded shoulders to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians on one of the County’s most utilized roadways, as this section of Myers Corners Road averages approximately 8,500 vehicles every day.

The project was completed on time and

within the project bid. The total cost for the project was approximately $7.57 million, of which 80% is Federally funded.

The local share is funded in part by a $1.13 million State grant with the County funding the remaining $380,000.

For more information, please contact the Dutchess County Department of Public Works’ Engineering Division at 845-486-2925.

Schaal named new director Continued from page 1

When asked about her top two directives for the HV Health Care System campuses, Schaal answered, “Under the current circumstances, my top two directives regarding care for veterans are to consider patient safety at the forefront of every decision we make and provide as much normalcy to our veterans as possible. Our entire nation is living through uncertain times, and we are committed to providing the best care possible, no matter the circumstances.”

Responding to being asked about working with veterans, Schaal said, “Working with veterans has been the honor of my life. As an American, I’ve been fortunate

enough to reap the benefits paid for by the men and women who served in our nation’s military. Although I’ll never be able to repay them for the sacrifices they’ve made, it feels incredible to come to work every day knowing I can give back to those who gave so much for me and to their country.”

Schaal added, “My father served in the Army and gets his healthcare here at VA Hudson Valley. Under my leadership, our veterans can be confident that I will treat every decision I make as if I was making it for my own dad. Every veteran who enters one of our facilities should be treated like the hero they are and I will accept nothing less.”

VA Hudson Valley Health Care System has been serving veterans within the greater Hudson Valley since the 1930s.

WCSD budget, bus proposition pass The 2020-21 Wappingers Central School District vote results are in and the budget passed.

There were 8,151 ‘Yes votes’ for the budget and 4,710 ‘No’ votes.

Proposition 2, which was the Bus Proposition, also passed. There were 7,288 ‘Yes’ votes and 5,515 ‘No’

votes cast.

Results of the trustee race follows.

The top three vote-getters were: Peggy Kelland 9,096; John Lumia 8,705 and Keith Odums 8,243. Ved Shravah received 4,454 votes. There were a number of write-in votes.

Dawn Schaal was recently named the new director of the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System. Schaal is at her desk in the photo.

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Asking governor for fair treatment Dear Governor Cuomo: As smoothie and juice bar within Poughkeepsie Galleria that have been closed for months, we are urging you to reconsider and allow for enclosed shopping centers to reopen. We have followed the phased guidelines outlined by the state and have been busy getting prepared to reopen our restaurants safely once our region hits Phase Three.

We’re simply asking not to be treated any differently than those restaurants that are being allowed to open within the guidelines outlined by the state.

We represent many businesses within Poughkeepsie Galleria and collectively employ hard-working individuals who are residents of our community. This unforeseen public health crisis has put our livelihoods in jeopardy. All we are looking to do is to get back to work to support our loved ones and the community we deeply care for.

We observed how certain retailers were permitted to reopen in Phase Two, while others were not. We believe we should be treated no differently as the other restaurant establishments that will be allowed to reopen in Phase Three. We all face a challenging road ahead. Not having the opportunity to begin this climb at the same time as others compounds our difficulties exponentially, jeopardizes thousands of jobs, and further opens the door to economic harm to the broader community.

We sincerely appreciate your prompt consideration of this request.

June 24, 2020

East Fishkill Recreation

By Bill Green Our concert featuring Hurley Mountain Highway scheduled for this Friday, June 26 has been canceled and we hope to reschedule in August. All of our scheduled concerts at Red Wing Park this summer have been canceled. We are hoping to run all of our Friday night concerts at the Hopewell Rec starting next Friday, July 3 at 7 p.m. with our annual Independence Day program featuring Adam and the Newhearts "Oldies Show" and our annual Legend Fireworks Show at 9:15 p.m.

Adam will be returning to Hopewell for the 32nd straight summer to rock East Fishkill with the great hits from Elvis, Dion, the Beatles, the Coasters and many more rock and roll greats.

Our concerts, if they are a go, will be at the fields opposite the roller rink and in front of the Davis House.Social distancing will be required. Circles on the grass will be provided for six-foot distancing.

For those people interested in viewing the fireworks and maintaining a safe distance, we are recommending you park in one of the surrounding parking areas (Community Center, Hopewell Rec by tennis courts and pavilion, Library, Acme, etc.) Singing with or without a mask is OK but we request dancers maintain a safe distance and "close slow dancing" be for only you and your "significant other!"

The rain date is Sunday, July 5 (concert and fireworks). Cloud NYne is scheduled for Friday, July 10.

Good News -- The refund for the canceled trip to Broadway to see “Tina” has been received and those who paid should be receiving a check soon. Refund checks are also going out to those residents who signed up for our April 19 trip to Mohegan Sun. Our next Casino Trip is

scheduled to take place as soon as the Sports Dome is completed.

Our playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts are now open. Social distancing rules are requested when you use these facilities. Ball fields may also be used at this time by groups of 10 or less.

Full team practices may also start this week. Please call Lime Kiln for updated information on field usage.

We still have no set date for Red Wing Park to open this summer. Our new bathrooms are near completion but we are still waiting for the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to complete the water lines to the building. Red Wing Park this summer (if and when we open) will be for East Fishkill residents only. Fishing nights will not begin until the lake opens.

There will be no Swim Team or Swim Lessons this summer at Red Wing. We are hoping to have our Fishing Camp in August (August10-14) and our Fishing Derby on Saturday, August 15. For updated information give us a call (845 2268395) or check or website- www.eastfishkillrecreation.gov.

The Community Center will remain closed until further notice. All parties, meetings, Zumba classes and the Senior Citizen program are canceled. The Dutchess County office of the Aging Nutrition Program will continue to provide meals for those in their program throughout the summer.

Our Movie Night In the Park is set for Saturday, August 15. More info will follow.

Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/efrecreation or send emails to recreation1@eastfishkillny.gov.

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Galleria businesses seek fairness To the Editor: Fourteen food and beverage businesses at Poughkeepsie Galleria, representing about 200 employees at the center, are demanding fairness and quick action from New York State in allowing them to re-open alongside all restaurants as part of the Phase Three re-opening.

Despite carefully following the phased approach outlined by the State on May 4th and investing significantly in new safety and social distancing protocols, in addition to meeting all local and national health and safety metrics, these businesses and their employees are in serious jeopardy at a critical juncture in our State’s recovery.

Mike Hoover, owner of NYVA Restaurant Group, stated “At Poughkeepsie Galleria, our employees along with countless others within the center are ready, eager and need to get back to work again to provide for our families and contribute to the local economy. We’re simply asking not to be treated any differently than those restaurants that are being allowed to open under similar circumstances.”

Aiden McGuire Director of Corporate Communication Poughkeepsie Galleria

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What Realtors can do to promote equal treatment in real estate Editors Note: The Dutchess County Association of Realtors (DCAR) is presenting articles on home-buying and selling trends and services provided by local DCAR member agents.

Realtors® celebrate all cultures and backgrounds. The Realtors® Code of Ethics commits members of the Realtor® organization to providing equal professional service without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, disability (handicap), familial status, or national origin.

That commitment reflects the same principles embodied in the Fair Housing Act. We, Realtors®, recognize that we can only accomplish this value by continuing to embrace diversity, equality, inclusion and justice. The injustices of minorities are well documented, and many too many incidents in our American history have occurred without significant change to ensure that all minorities are treated fairly and without prejudice.

Our role as Realtors® supports and

reinforces the right of all people in this country to fair and equal treatment in all areas of Real Estate. Our New York Department of State is implementing new policies and disclosure requirements later this month to enforce that all people are treated fairly and equally.

More than just new regulations, our Dutchess County Association of Realtors® has emphatically embraced fair and equal housing for all people since its inception 80 years ago, and we will continue to do so.

We can and will aggressively continue to do our part to assure a new and vibrant society of the future by treating all people equally and without prejudice.

The Dutchess County Association of REALTORS® serves, supports and inspires excellence in the real estate community. Their mission is to provide programs and services to support and enhance their members’ ability to excel and to better serve the communities in which they work and live.

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County COVID-19 updates

Region expected to enter Phase 3

By Kate Goldsmith Dutchess County, with the rest of the Mid-Hudson region, was scheduled to begin Phase 3 of reopening under the "NY Forward" plan on Tuesday, June 23. In his Town Halls last week, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro discussed updates in the "Restarting Dutchess" process and answered questions from citizens as they viewed the event on the County's Facebook page (@DutchessCoGov).

Businesses and activities that are permitted to move forward in Phase 3 with limited capacity and proper social distancing protocols include: - indoor seating at restaurants; - food trucks and concessions; - personal care businesses, including tattoo and piercing facilities, appearance enhancement practitioners, massage therapy, spas, cosmetology, nail specialty, UV and non-UV tanning or waxing.

Following the call from county leaders across New York State, it was also

announced last week that low-risk youth sports, as well as adult recreational leagues, would be allowed to resume.

Teams may resume practice in regions during Phase 3, and games/competitions can begin July 6.

In addition, the size of gatherings can increase from a maximum of 10 people to up to 25 people in Phase 3.

County Clerk Brad Kendall joined Molinaro's Town Hall on Wednesday, June 17, to share an update on the reopening of the Poughkeepsie DMV office, which is open for in-person license, permits and non-driver ID transactions by appointment only.

Kendall reported that more than 125 customers were served on Monday, June 15, the first day of operation, in addition to the hundreds of mailed transactions that are completed each week.

Molinaro discussed updates on issues he has been advocating for, including new guidance permitting visitation at residential group homes and hospitals. The New York State Office of People with Developmental

Disabilities (OPWDD) began allowing visitation for families with loved ones living in residential group homes on June 19, subject to state guidelines.

Hospitals and group homes will be allowed to have visitors enter their facilities. The facilities must still follow social distancing guidelines, and it is up to the discretion of the facility to determine if visitations will be allowed. The facilities must notify the state they intended to allow visitors prior to allowing visitations.

IN BRIEF: - The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH) recently 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 cases have been updated as "recovered" or have been removed from the active cases count. The active case

count will continue to decline over the coming week as cases currently classified under "pending address confirmation" are closed out.

- DCBH concluded its testing of all nursing homes in the county. See the related article on this page for the results.

- Molinaro congratulated Barrington Atkins who was sworn in on June 17 as the newest member of the Dutchess County Legislature representing District 10 in the City of Poughkeepsie. Atkins was appointed to the seat by the City of Poughkeepsie Common Council following the passing of longtime legislator Barbara Jeter-Jackson in May. Dutchess County Government continues to provide residents the most current information on its COVID-19 Community Impact Dashboard, as well as guidance on its website, dutchessny.gov/coronavirus, its Coronavirus hotline, 84-486-3555 and on Facebook and Twitter (@DutchessCoGov).

County completes COVID-19 testing initiative for nursing home residents Dutchess County's initiative to test nursing home residents for COVID-19 has now been completed, with the final seven nursing homes facilities reporting lab results. A primary goal of the initiative was to identify any asymptomatic cases to prevent potential spread of coronavirus.

All 13 nursing home facilities in Dutchess County participated in the initiative. More than 1,260 residents were tested, with 29 cases identified.

The results from the final seven facilities are as follows: - 232 residents were tested at Arch Care at Ferncliff, with five 5 cases of COVID-19 identified; - 53 residents were tested at The Baptist Home, with no COVID-19 positive results; - 108 residents were tested at The Eleanor Nursing Care Center, with no COVID-19 positive cases; - 26 residents were tested at Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, with no COVID-19 positive cases identified; - 145 residents were tested at The Grand at River Valley, with no COVID-19 positive results; - 132 residents were tested at Lutheran Care Center at Concord Village, with 1 case

of COVID-19 identified; - 62 residents were tested at Renaissance Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with no COVID-19 positive cases.

The majority of individuals identified as COVID-19 positive in the County's testing initiative were asymptomatic. Once identified, patients were relocated to be cared in separate, secure areas of the facility to prevent any potential spread.

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro said, "Nursing homes care for our most vulnerable citizens and we are fortunate to have exceptional facilities here in Dutchess County dedicated to the health and safety of their residents. Nursing homes staff have been working around the clock to provide quality, loving care to their residents, and that hard work has paid off. The tests we were able to secure have provided us with a more accurate picture of what's going on in nursing homes, and we're thankful for that."

Nursing home safety has been a top priority for Dutchess County throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.?Although nursing homes are under the authority and oversight of the New York State Department of Health, Molinaro established Dutchess County's Nursing Home Task Force, under the direc-

The Junior League of Poughkeepsie’s new Board of Directors takes office After a unanimous vote by the members, the Junior League of Poughkeepsie welcomed its new Board of Directors in early June.

Alicia Favata, President, will be leading the organization after serving as President-Elect from 2019-2020.

Jacqueline Altwerger, President-Elect, is serving her third year on the Board after completing two years as the Corresponding and Recording Secretary (2018-2019, 2019-2020).Toni Hamilton, Corresponding and Recording Secretary, was recently inducted to the League and joining the Board in her first year as an active member.

Alicia Atwood and Mallory Maggiacomo are both reprising their roles as Treasurer and Membership Council Chair, respectively. Danielle Strauch will be joining the Board for a fourth consecutive year as the league’s Nominating Placement Chair. Strauch has previous served as President (2019-2020), and President-Elect (2017-2018, 2018-2019).

Melissa Clark, Community Council Chair, is also a new addition to the Board after joining the League in 2018.

Dr. Diane Cicatello and Carolyn Ryan were reassigned their roles as Sustaining Representatives of the Board.

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tion of Department of Behavioral and Community Health (DBCH), to be in?regular contact with nursing home leadership.

The Dutchess County Nursing Home Task Force has overseen the testing initiative since it was announced in April and has worked collaboratively with all of the county's nursing home facilities to ensure the health and safety of residents and staff. Dutchess County coordinated the administration of thousands of diagnostic test kits, provided necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent testing cross contamination, and the delivery of COVID-19 test kits to laboratories.

The Nursing Home Task Force has also worked with local facilities throughout the pandemic, assisting with PPE needs including distributing isolation suits and gowns, eye protection, N-95 respirators and surgical masks, as well as hand sanitizer. The Task Force convenes weekly conference calls with nursing to help address concerns and emerging issues, such as staff stress concerns, with which the County assisted by coordinating mental health support resources.

Assistance was also provided following Gov. Cuomo's executive order requiring all nursing home facilities staff be tested twice

per week. The Nursing Home Task Force helped local facilities acquire access to testing and develop plans to safely and effectively administer these tests. Recently, the executive order reduced staff testing to once a week. Nursing homes in Dutchess County are reporting less than 0.01 percent infection rate among staff.

DBCH Commissioner Dr. Anil Vaidian said, "We thank the local nursing home facilities for their cooperation with this initiative and throughout this pandemic. We are proud of the collaboration we have established, which has provided a great deal of reassurance for the families of those being cared for in nursing homes. We are also grateful for County Executive Molinaro's leadership throughout this pandemic - recognizing that while nursing homes are not under the purview of the County, they are a critical part of the healthcare system and it was necessary to support them to help protect the health and safety of our entire community."

Dutchess County Government continues to provide residents the most current information and guidance on its website, www.dutchessny.gov, its Coronavirus hotline, (845) 486-3555 and on Facebook and Twitter (@DutchessCoGov).\

Wappinger n o i t a e r c e R

By Donna Lenhart We are happy to announce that our summer concerts will be going on as planned. After months of staying home and being indoors, come out for these mid-week mini vacations. Concerts are Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Schlathaus Park Myers Corners & All Angels Hill roads.

The schedule is: July 9 – Cloud NYne, July 16 – Sugar Rush, July 23 – Everything Else, July 30 – Southern Dutchess Concert Band, August 6 – Midnight Image, August 13 – Cruise Control. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and picnic basket and relax, unwind and

groove the summer away – don’t forget your dancing shoes! There is plenty of space for social distancing, too! Hope to see you there!

This November 14 will mark our 4th annual Craft Fair at Town Hall! It has been growing in popularity and we think this year will be our best one yet. If you are a crafter/maker and would like to apply for a space, please visit www.wappingerrecreation.com – all the information you need is there, as well as the application. Space is limited; applications accepted until August 31.

F i Rsehcrekatiionl l

By Lauren McMenamin DAY CAMP: Fishkill Recreation is offering their FUN! Camp for boys and girls entering Kind-6th grade! The camp will be held at Geering Park. The campers stay very busy throughout the day with crafts, music, sports, activities, water play and much more!

The cost is $165/week for Fishkill Residents and $180/week for NonResidents. The camp runs from July 13thAugust 14. Remember we need a copy of camper's immunizations at the time of registration. We have a limited number of spots this summer at camp so don't wait to register! Visit www.fishkillrecreation.com to register.

BABYSITTING COURSE: The Babysitting Course is a valuable course for boys and girls ages 10-17 who are interested in becoming the next neighborhood babysitter. Our Babysitter Course will cover topics such as interviewing tips, communication skills, ages/stages of young babies and toddlers, safety, first aid, feeding and caring for young children. Each future babysitter will also get to learn how to hold a baby and change his/her diaper. The summer course will be held Saturday July 25th from 9:30am1:30pm at the Fishkill Rec Center.

Registration is now open. Visit our website to get your future babysitter registered! www.fishkillrecreation.com.

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Notes from the Town of Wappinger Supervisor

Walking along the reopening road Greetings Wappinger residents and businesses. On June 9th, Dutchess County and the Town of Wappinger entered Phase 2 of “Restart Dutchess”. It was so good to see many restaurants offer outside dining allowing us to re-enjoy the best that they have to offer.

During the weeks and months ahead, let’s hope and pray in our own ways that the County’s Covid19 indicia continue to improve. But in order to do so, please continue to observe the health and safety guidelines of the CDC as followed by NY State and Dutchess County.

1. COVID-19 Update – At the time I wrote this column, the Mid-Hudson Region, in which we are included, remained on track to start Phase 3 on Tuesday, June 23rd. On Tuesday, we start the return of indoor dining (with a maximum of 50% occupancy); food trucks and other concessions; personal care services (spas, nail salon, tattoo services, etc.), to name a few. This continued reopening results from your excellent efforts to help our region and state to reach new lows in

hospitalizations and deaths as well as low positive test results (unlike many other states). As of June 18th, 4,110 cases had been confirmed with active cases at a low 343. Hospitalizations were down to 12 while deaths stood at 150. Our Town had 13 active cases, down from a high of 163.

Thanks to everyone for your heroic efforts to stop the spread in NY. Unfortunately, as we approached Father’s Day weekend, the US was approaching 3,000,000 confirmed cases and nearly 120,000 deaths. Almost 20 states continued to exhibit growth in new cases, most especially states along Interstate Highway #10, what I refer to as the “Freeway Spread”.

Please continue to keep socially distant where possible, and where not, wear a mask or other protective covering, wash your hands regularly and remain courteous to your fellow mankind.

2. Reopening and Recovery. While Phase II reopening began on June 9th and, hopefully, Phase 3 on June 23rd in Dutchess County, some businesses in our

Town and Village have closed their doors and others may not be able to continue.

The effort to help our small businesses continues unabated at all levels. Should you have any questions and/or need for some assistance and guidance, please contact me at Town Hall, or reach out to our other elected officials. You may continue to call the following Coronavirus hotlines: Dutchess County: 845-486-3555 NY State: 888-364-3065 Also, please do not forget our County’s excellent Behavioral and Community Health Programs: 845-486-3400 3. Honoring our veterans. Earlier in the year, the Town Board had proclaimed 2020 as “Year of the Veteran” in Wappinger. Unfortunately, Covid19 forced us to cancel or postpone many veterans activities.

Despite this setback, on June 11th we announced that legislation passed both the NY Senate and Assembly designating Route 9 in Wappinger as “Wappinger Veterans Memorial Highway”. Thanks to sponsors Senator Serino and

Supervisor Richard Thurston Assemblyman Lalor, our year-long efforts to recognize our great debt of gratitude for our veterans came to pass. We are elated that we can now start to redecorate Route 9 with banners and other recognition.

We will continue to focus on our aiding veterans and our residents overall along Route 9 with other initiatives such seeking grant funding for building sidewalks and crosswalks along Route 9 throughout the Town.

Community Foundations cancels Garden Party, launches relief effort For the first time in 26 years, Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley will not hold its annual Garden Party. The event has supported local non-

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Instead of selling sponsorships and tickets, we are asking for donations that we will use to rebuild nonprofits.”

“Since late March, we have mobilized to provide urgent supports to the community. Working with our partners we have invested more than $1 million in emergency response. These grants have fed

families feeding programs, purchased medical supplies, strengthened mental health services, provided childcare for essential workers, and more.

“Collaboration makes this possible.

And it will take a sustained, caring commitment to mitigate the impacts of this pandemic. This is now our single-minded focus. Instead of a catered affair, we invite you and your friends from throughout the region to hold philanthropy in their hearts and contribute to the cause. Together, we can rebuild our Hudson Valley to protect and uplift all.”

For sponsorship opportunities, please visit CommunityFoundationsHV.org or call 845-452-3077.

EF Republicans to hold caucus June 25 Please take note that the Town of East Fishkill Republican Committee will hold a caucus on Thursday, June 25, at 6 p.m. (registration begins at 5:30 p.m.). The caucus will be held at the East Fishkill Recreation Park, under the pavilion, adjacent to the stage, 392 Route 376 in East Fishkill.

The purpose is to nominate candidates for the town offices to be voted on at the

General Election to be held on Tuesday November 3 and to conduct any other business that may properly come before the caucus.

All residents of the Town of East Fishkill enrolled in the Republican Party are eligible to vote. All those attending will be asked to wear a mask and observe social distancing during this event. Attendees cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Central Hudson warns

against phone scams Central Hudson officials are warning local residents to be on guard against scammers who may claim to be Central Hudson staffers and contact residents by phone to steal personal information.

Telephone scams are taking place, falsely claiming that there’s an overpayment on the account, with instructions on how to apply for a refund. In this way, scammers may try to obtain personal information, including

Social Security numbers, bank routing numbers or other sensitive data.

Central Hudson officials ask residents to report suspicious activity to your local law enforcement agency, and call Central Hudson at 845-452-2700.

Follow this link for more information about how to protect yourself against scams: https://www.cenhud.com/myenergy/safety/scam-central/.

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Local colleges list new guidelines for fall semester

By Rich Thomaselli Aesthetically, college campuses are going to look the same come the fall - gorgeous.

Dutchess County is blessed to have colleges such as Marist, Vassar, Bard, SUNY Dutchess and the Culinary Institute of America that are all picturesque.

But we all know that while they all might look the same, they certainly won't feel the same. The coronavirus has changed that forever as colleges begin to plot their return for the fall semester.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said last week he will release guidance and stipulations for colleges as they prepare to reopen for the fall semester. Colleges and education fall into Phase 4 as part of plan to reopen the state.

"We are asking them to develop plans," Cuomo said on Thursday. "We still need more data between now and September to make a definitive determination, but we want to make sure we're starting to prepare plans for K-12. We're doing the same with college guidance."

Most schools are ahead of the game, however, and have been discussing plans to reopen since shutting down in March.

At Marist, President Dr. Dennis Murray sent a letter to students last week via email

outlining the return to campus.

"Because of the ongoing pandemic, we won't be able to operate as we normally do, and many activities we've traditionally enjoyed will have to change," Murray wrote in part. "Our plans draw heavily from guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, state and local governments, as well as advice from our own medical and health experts."

Among the changes, Marist will start a staggered return for residents in early August and slowly bring all students who live on campus back to the dorms. That's different from previous years when freshmen moved in on a Saturday, followed by sophomores, juniors and seniors the next day.

Also, Marist will start classes on August 24, have classes on Labor Day and select Saturdays, will skip a mid-semester break, and when students leave for Thanksgiving they will stay home and take their final two weeks of the semester - including finals - online.

The thought process behind Saturday classes and no mid-semester break was to discourage students from traveling home and for parents from traveling to campus where contracting the virus could be easier.

"While these restrictions might seem burdensome, they are no different from policies that have been put in place at organizations all across the country, and they should be considered the 'new normal' until a coronavirus vaccine can be found," Murray said.

At Vassar, President Elizabeth Bradley part of the state's task force for establishing guidelines to bring colleges back said in a letter to students that the Poughkeepsie school's own committee, named "VassarTogether" Is working to develop a novel approach to enable students to return to campus and enroll in mostly in-person classes safely.

"Life on campus will not look the same as it did pre-pandemic, but we believe it will still be enjoyable and meaningful," Bradley wrote. "Our plan for an in-person fall semester is still a work in progress, and we are considering several approaches to keep our community healthy and safe."

They include staggered drop-off days to limit density as the school returns.

Students would be tested for COVID-19 on campus at least twice in the first 14 days. Anyone experiencing symptoms would be tested immediately. Students who test positive would be cared for in a

separate dormitory area where food would be brought to the room and where the student could still access classes remotely.

All students would take their temperature and report symptoms daily.

Vassar will also require that socializing be kept to a minimum in the beginning, with proper PPE (masks) and social distancing. Some faculty may continue to teach remotely as needed, and some students living on campus who have health risks (e.g., immunosuppression) would access classes remotely.

Vassar last week also made the difficult decision to suspend all study abroad for the fall 2020 semester.

Bard, in Annandale-on-Hudson, said it is planning the gradual reopening of the campus and the safe resumption of in-person teaching and campus life in the fall.

"Pending approval from New York State, we intend to begin our fall semester in accordance with our previously announced schedule, beginning the Language and Thinking program for incoming 1st-year students on August 10, with the full student body starting classes on August 31," Bard said in a letter to students. "In the coming weeks we will share more details about student orientation and staggered arrivals of students to campus,

State COVID-19 updates Continued from page 1

The governor noted that subscribers to the newsletter will continue to receive updates on week nights (sign up at https://www.governor.ny.gov/ ).

“Over the long course of this crisis, I counted on New Yorkers like you to listen to the facts and act accordingly. Together we have protected one another and ourselves,” he said. “Through our collective action we not only bent the curve, we crushed it. I am so proud to be a New Yorker.”

Statewide, testing for COVID-19 is yielding promising results. Of the 67,526 tests conducted in New York State on Saturday, June 20, 664 – or 0.98 percent were positive. The Hudson Valley’s percentage of positive tests over a three-day period last week was 1.1 percent on Thursday, June 18; 1.1 percent on Friday, June 19; and 1.0 percent on Saturday, June 20.

New York has conducted more than 3 million COVID tests to date. That is more than any state or country per capita. Even as the state has tested more people in recent weeks, the positive rate has gone down.

The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and other data points are available at https://forward.ny.gov/ .

“I am so incredibly proud of what we all did together and as a community. We reopened the economy and saved lives, because it was never a choice between one or the other, it was always right to do both,” Cuomo said. “We showed that works in New York. We owe thanks to so many people, to our heroes, the healthcare and essential workers, to our legislature, our colleagues in New Jersey, Connecticut and neighboring states, local governments, the Army Corps of Engineers and most of all, to the great people of the state who rose to the occasion and did what they had to do.”

Cuomo also reminded those who have not yet responded to the Census to do so.

New York’s Census response rate is at 56.7 percent, well below the national average.

“It is vital for our future that every New Yorker takes a few minutes to complete the Census form. It’s safe, easy and can be done online from the comfort of your own home,” Cuomo said. “Let’s make

CAMO Pollution Control seeks volunteers in United Wappinger Water District for water samples The United Wappinger Water District is required by the State Health Department to comply with a vast sampling program for many different analyses. Most of the sampling with the exception of lead and copper and coliform is completed without involving the residents.

Current sampling requirements call for samples to be collected for lead and copper from 60 different homes within the United Wappinger Water District.

The requirements call for a minimum of six hours of no water usage from tap where the sample will be collected and sample preferably be collected at first draw of water in the morning prior to any other water use. This obviously requires customers' involvement.

Therefore we are looking for volunteers to collect a water sample for CAMO. The general procedures are as fol-

lows and more detailed instructions will be sent at time of delivery of the sample bottle: 1. Volunteers selected are required to provide address and contact information 2. CAMO Pollution Control, Inc. personnel will coordinate with volunteers, drop off a one-quart container. The volunteer will collect the sample with the first draw of water in the morning letting, no letting water run or rinsing of the bottle.

3. The collected sample bottle should be left in the same location as delivered and CAMO Pollution Control personnel will pick it up.

4.

All results from this monitoring effort will be sent to the volunteers so they will have a record.

Please contact CAMO Pollution Control, Inc. if one is interested in volunteering at 845-463-7310.

sure every New Yorker is counted.”

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IN BRIEF: - New York expanded ITS antibody testing survey. The state conducted antibody tests on 12,000 individuals across the state over a six-week period. The results show 13.4-percent of the population have COVID-19 antibodies, compared to the 12.3-percent that tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies during a statewide antibody testing study from May 1.

- Last week, the governor issued an Executive Order recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday for state employees.

Juneteenth (June 19) marks the day that enslaved African Americans in Texas finally learned they had been freed, more than two years after Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. In addition to this Executive Order, Cuomo said he’ll advance legislation to make this important day celebrating freedom an official state holiday next year.

- The State Department of Health will allow midwife-led birthing centers in New York for the first time. This directive to diversify birthing site options and sup-

port patient choice was one of the six key recommendations of the COVID19 Maternity Task Force launched in April.

- Cuomo signed new laws that will that will help promote accountability and improve transparency in law enforcement, such as requiring all New York State Police officers to wear body cameras while on patrol; and creating the Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office.

- The governor reiterated that businesses that violate health guidelines can face the immediate loss of their liquor license or a shutdown order. He issued Executive Orders strengthening state enforcement during the phased reopening and to expand the enforcement areas of the State Liquor Authority by giving bars responsibility for the sidewalk/area in front of their establishments.

- The state will issue guidance to colleges and universities to allow some in-person instruction and oncampus housing for the fall semester.

Campuses must develop a plan which meets the guidance, and file it with the state.

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Obituaries Elizabeth Ferrara Meusburger Elizabeth Ferrara Meusburger, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at her home in Wappingers Falls with her family at her side; only hours before her late husband’s birthday.

“Together Forever.” Born in the Bronx on March 30, 1926, Elizabeth is the daughter of the late John and Josephine Ferrara.

She is the sister of the late Amelia Ferrara and is survived by her brother, John and Piedad Ferrara. She married Edward Meusburger on April 2, 1955 and he predeceased her on September 10, 2010.

Elizabeth was a loving caretaker, housewife, and mother. She was a dear friend to many. She grew up in the Bronx and in her younger years enjoyed working in many places including the garment district, banks and restaurants. She shared many fun memories of times spent with her cousins and friends. Upon relocating to the Hudson Valley, she worked at IBM and Marriot Hotels. Elizabeth’s passion was cooking, sharing her delicious meals with family, friends old and new.

Everyone was welcome at her table and there was always enough to share. She enjoyed thrift store shopping mostly for everyone but herself; haggling prices and making deals. Her pride was her home.

She grew up in the depression and overcame much adversity. She was always dressed up, lipstick on and looking pretty.Her words were sometimes misunderstood; however she always spoke from the love in her heart. Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates, her memory was unmatched by many. We will never forget her. She is survived by her son, Glenn Meusburger; daughter, JoEllen (Thomas) Chickery; daughter, Allison (James) Tebolt; six grandchildren and their growing families; her nephew and his entire family; as well as many dear friends. In addition to her husband and sister, she was predeceased by her son Joseph. Her children invite you to celebrate her joining the Lord at St. Mary’s Church, Clinton Street in Wappingers Falls on Friday, June 19, 2020. In compliance with NYS guidelines, social distancing is required and capacity may be limited. Private graveside services will follow at Wappingers Rural Cemetery, West Main Street in Wappingers Falls.

Arrangements are under the direction of Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls.

To send the family a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.

Gregory ‘Bubba’ Cherubini Gregory “Bubba” Cherubini died peacefully and unexpectedly of natural causes in his home on Sunday, April 12, 2020 in Saugerties, New York at the age of 51. Gregory is survived by his mother Lois Pascal and her husband Wayne, his daughter, Olivia Cherubini and two sons, Kevin and Michael Cherubini, his brother, John Cherubini and his fiancé Paige Grubb, his brother, Kenneth Cherubini and his wife Danielle, his Uncle Louis Podesta, and many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Gregory is preceded in death by his Father John Cherubini and Aunt Linda Podesta. Gregory was born

on April 4, 1969 in White Plains, New York. His Daughter, Olivia, will remember him as a loving father who took care of her and loved her as a father could. He will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and neighbors. Due to COVID19, a private Memorial Service has been held in memory of Gregory.

Erzebet ‘Liz’ Sela Our sweet Lizzie, our angel here on earth, became an angel in Heaven on June 16, 2020. Liz Sela came to America in 1971 from Yugoslavia with her husband, Mentor and two sons, Mentor, Jr. and Junus. Liz was a wonderful homemaker all of her life. She was lovingly called Mom, Wife, Grandma, Great Grandma, Aunt and friend by all in every sense of each word. Grandma Lizzie’s life TRULY revolved around her family and her way to your heart was in her kind, soft spoken, humble ways, always putting her family first and your belly full with her amazing meals prepared with love and thoughtfulness! Everyone who has met her will remember her, “Hi, how you doing?” that she truly meant. Lizzie loved her coffee and her chit chat. She was never the life of the party but always the one off having a heart to heart with someone to catch up and connect. The loss we feel without her with us is enormous but we will remember her gentle spirit and carry on her legacies. Lizzie loved cooking, gardening, sewing and her iPad casino games and trips to the Monticello casino! Please hug the ones you love hard and often and never forget the “I Love You’s,” because one thing is for certain, her family never walked out of her house without a full belly, a hug and “Gramma loves you.” Rest easy Liz and we thank you for blessing our lives with your love and nurturing all the days of your life.

Liz is survived by husband, Mentor Sela, Sr.; her son, Mentor Sela, Jr. and his wife, Steffanie Sela of Covington, KY and their children, Adem Sela and wife, Melissa and their son, Oliver Sela of Covington, KY, Jordan Sela of St. Johnsville, NY, Desirae Sela Fitzwater and husband, Corey Fitzwater of Covington, KY and Chance Patterson of Fort Bliss, TX; her son, Junus Sela and his wife, Dawn Turcy Sela of Beacon and their children, Junus Sela of Fort Hood, TX, Kellen Sela and Demetra Sela of Beacon; many family and friends from the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area. Family and friends will gather on Friday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, 2 Beekman Street, Beacon. In compliance with NYS guidelines, social distancing is required and capacity is limited. Attendees should be prepared for a possible waiting period. In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Slater Chemical Fire Department or the Town of Fishkill Police Department would be appreciated. To send a personal condolence, visit www.riverviewbyhalvey.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Patrick J. Halvey of Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, LLC. John Pizzuti John Pizzuti departed this world on June 13, 2020 leaving behind his wife of 49 years, Marge Pizzuti; his two daughters, Christine Hansen and Deanna Goetz; two quasi-daughters, Lisa Pantaleo and Kendra Heady; and his four grandchildren, Lorelei and John, Laila and Trey. He was predeceased by his youngest daughter, Melissa; and his son-in-law Anthony Goetz. He also leaves behind 4 siblings, Gail, Ethel, Phillip and Pamela; his Aunt Goldie; 4 nieces and numerous cousins.

Born in Mt. Vernon, NY on Christmas Eve in 1943, he spent the last 43 years happily living in beautiful Dutchess County and thoroughly enjoying his retirement from Verizon since 2002.

However, being a die-hard Disney fan, his dream was to win the Mega so his whole family could live in Disney World yearround. As a teenager, he spent his summers helping out on his uncle's dairy farm in Delhi, NY and developed lasting friendships with some local residents with whom he continued celebrating reunions

every November for over 50 years. Back in the day, he was very active with the East Fishkill Girls Softball League during which time they won several championships. While he was the captain of a local APA Pool team, he led them to 2 first-place wins. He was a lifetime member of the Whortlekill Rod and Gun Club serving for many years as a Ranger Officer. He was also a member of the Sons of Italy and the Manny Bacon American Legion Post.He was very proud of his service in the Armed Forces.

During the Viet Nam era, he was stationed in Panama protecting the Americas from any possible missile attack. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A visitation was held on Thursday, June 18. A brief service was held at the funeral home on Friday, June 19. Burial followed at the Hopewell Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made in his honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Tracy L. Cronk Tracy (48) was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and passed away on June 16, 2020.

Tracy was a lifelong resident of Wappingers Falls, N.Y. She is survived by parents, Georgiana Cronk and Edwin Cronk, her companion of 14 years, Nestor Alfaro, Daughters, Mercedes Morton, Tanya Morton, Gabriella Alfaro, Sisters, Debbie Cronk, Kim Ciachin, Jennifer Albertson and many more loved ones.

Tracy had a loving spirit and kind heart.

She was devoted to her children.

Arrangements are in charge of the Delehanty Funeral Home. To send a condolence, visit www.delehantyfuneral.com.

Patricia Ellen Delfico Patricia Ellen Delfico, a Fishkill resident since 1973 and formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation in Lake Katrine. She was 80. Daughter of the late Emil and Augusta (Ward) Boehmer, she was born in Rahway, NJ on September 10, 1939. On April 24, 1971, she married Peter R. Delfico, Sr. in Piscataway, NJ. For 42 years, Pat and her husband owned and operated Delfico Advertising Agency. She was an active member of the community, having served in leadership roles for many non-profit and civic organizations. She was the founder and first president of the Fishkill Business Association; member of the Greater Southern Dutchess, Poughkeepsie Area (former board member), and Orange & Westchester Chambers of Commerce; member of the Exchange Club of Southern Dutchess; and also served on the board of directors for Tompkins Mahopac Bank. Pat enjoyed many hobbies including needlepoint, fishing, cooking, playing cards, and swimming. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and neighbors, eating and drinking at many gatherings. She was also an avid New York Giants fan. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Peter, who survives at home in Fishkill; her son, Peter Delfico, Jr. & his wife Elissa of Fishkill; her son, Matthew Delfico & his wife Stephanie of Manalapan, NJ; her grandsons, Matthew and Charlie; her brother, Robert and wife Nancy of Woodbridge, NJ; and many other loving relatives & friends. She was predeceased by her parents as well as her brother Ron Boehmer. A celebration of Pat's life will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Fishkill United Methodist Church, 38 Broad Street, Fishkill, NY 12524. Arrangements are under the direction of McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. For online tributes, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

Florence ‘Flossie’ Burke Florence "Flossie" Burke, a lifelong local area resident, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 surrounded by her family at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. She was 55. Daughter of the late Edward F. and Florence L. (Benziger) Sharples, she was born in

Oceanside, NY on October 28, 1964. She was a graduate of John Jay High School.

For nearly 30 years, Flossie worked for the Town of Fishkill Police Department as a Police Assistant. She retired in 2019.

She enjoyed spending time with her family & friends, but more than anything else she truly cherished her grandson, who brought her so much happiness throughout last year of her life. On June 8, 1985, she married Michael S. Burke in East Fishkill. Michael survives at home in Glenham. Additional survivors include her son, Daniel Burke & his wife Christina of Fishkill; her daughter, Courtney Burke of Fishkill; her grandson, Jackson Burke; her mother-in-law, Patricia Way of Beacon; her sister-in-law, Pamela Keil of Florida; her aunt, Linda Manley; her nephews, Billy & Rupie; her niece, Morgan; and many other loving relatives & friends. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 22 at Cold Spring Cemetery, Peekskill Road, Cold Spring. Please note: In compliance with NYS guidelines, social distancing will be required and capacity may be limited. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Town of Fishkill Police Cadets, 801 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524. Arrangements are under the direction of McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. For online tributes, you can visit Flossie's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

Dolores Bermudez Way Dolores "Lolly" Bermudez Way, a Fishkill resident since 1966, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. She was 87. Daughter of the late Manuel Bermudez Vega and Rosario Rodriguez Lopez, she was born in Arcos de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain on February 23, 1933. On July 8, 1965, she married Allan R. Way at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Madrid. In 1966, they emigrated to the United States and settled in Fishkill, Allan's home town.

Dolores was a longtime member of the Fishkill United Methodist Church, where she volunteered as a youth group leader accompanying the other adult leaders with the youth of the church on their annual retreat to Martha's Vineyard in the summer. She also helped with the Sunday children's nursery. She was also a member of the Fishkill Protection Engine Company Ladies Auxiliary and held the office of Vice President in 1996-1997. Dolores worked as a seamstress her entire life and had a talent for custom-tailoring. She donated her sewing talents to the community by handling alterations and hemming of various items for the church, fire department, and many others. She was an avid gardener and always maintained a variety of flowers and plants. Her husband, Allan, survives at home in Fishkill.

Additional survivors include her daughter, Dolores "Didi" Spero & her husband Ronald of Poughkeepsie; her granddaughter, Nicole Spero of Poughkeepsie; her sister-in-law, Carol Canelas of Cary, NC; and many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives & friends. Dolores especially treasured her role as "Nana" to her granddaughter, Nicole. Dolores was predeceased by her parents as well as her brother Francisco Bermudez, and her sister Rosario Bermudez Rodriguez. Calling hours were held on Monday, June 22 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., followed by entombment in the Community Mausoleum at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

Please note: In compliance with NYS guidelines, social distancing will be required and capacity may be limited.

Donations in Dolores' memory may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice or the Fishkill United Methodist Church. For online tributes, you can visit her Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

Marist approves zero tuition increase for 2020-21 academic year In an effort to recognize the unprecedented financial challenges facing many students and their families due to COVID19, the Marist College Board of Trustees has voted to approve a zero tuition increase for the 2020-21 academic year.

“We know that the global health pandemic has caused widespread disruption and hardship, and many families are struggling,” said Marist President Dennis Murray. “We are committed to assisting students during this time and

to helping keep a Marist education within reach.”

Last month, the College also announced the formation of the Student Emergency Fund, which will provide one-time grants for returning under-

graduate students whose families have been hardest hit by this crisis.

Established by a member of Marist’s Board of Trustees, more than $200,000 has been raised to date.

June 24, 2020

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Southern Dutchess News

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by Tom Zurhellen

Veterans Services office adjusts to pandemic, connects with vets The COVID-19 pandemic has affected each and every one of us in so many ways. But we might forget that there are folks in our communities who have been especially vulnerable when it comes to isolation and social distancing.

I'm talking about our veterans, of course, but this also affects the good people who work with our local veterans.

This week we're talking to Marc Coviello, Director of Dutchess County Veterans Services, for an inside look at the current state of our vets as we begin to open up again after such a long health crisis.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your work at DCVS? There have been a lot of curveballs through this pandemic. Aside from the difficulty in not being able to sit down with our clients, an initial issue we ran into was the logistics of submitting any documents to the VA being interrupted.

Traditionally, all benefit submissions would pass through an American Legion regional office, being submitted on paper, by mail. That regional office has been closed for the entire duration of this pandemic and continues to be. An alternative faxing method was available, but processing times were unsure and untested. We adapted and overcame that with technology.

We adopted newly developed software, named VetPro, which cut out the need for any physical processing at the regional office, and now all benefit submissions are made electronically. This cut an initial processing of documents from weeks, to an instant. This more efficient service will benefit our veterans going forward, even

after this pandemic is over.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected our local veterans in Dutchess County?

Normally, we keep family (other vets) close. We go to the VSO Posts, the Veteran Motorcycle clubs, Vet2Vet, Play for Your Freedom games, etc., we stick together. The isolation from the family has been tough for everyone.

What are you most looking forward to as DCVS Director, with the social distancing restrictions beginning to ease?

I'm excited about going out and trying to bring new clients in the door, and equally excited about seeing the ones we already have, come back. I'm also really looking forward to going back into the jails and prisons to meet with incarcerated veterans again. There are good veterans in there, and too often the benefits that their families are still entitled to get overlooked.

What can we look forward to from DCVS for the rest of 2020?

Better access to services, and more of them. VetPro is going to change the way we do business for the better. Not only does it cut down processing times, but it allows us to use a tablet, such as an iPad to begin benefit submissions from any remote location. I can now come to your VFW and have the members conduct the same business we could only do in the office recently.

If you can't come into the office because of your work schedule or lack of transportation, this is no longer a problem as well. We can now have you submit your required signatures from your smart phone device, and they will populate on

Marc Coviello is the Director of Dutchess County Veterans Services. our computers. But there is no replacing good old-fashioned face to face communication, and that's why as soon as we are able, we will be offering evening hours every other Tuesday from 5-7 p.m., for our working veterans.

Is there anything else you would like veterans to know about DCVS at this time?

We are here every day, Monday-Friday 9 a. m. -5 p.m. You can call to speak to a Veteran Counselor for any questions you may have. We're here to help, and we look forward to it.

How can local veterans contact you at DCVS? Give us a call at 845-486-2060, or send us an email at veterans@

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dutchessny.gov.

Thank you so much to Marc for keeping us informed. And thank you for listening!

We'll 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.

Arts Mid-Hudson accepting nominations for County Arts Awards Arts Mid-Hudson is requesting nominations from Dutchess County residents and businesses for the 34th Annual Dutchess County Executive’s Arts Awards.

There are 11 categories: Arts Organization Award: Rewards a Dutchess-based arts organization that has made an important contribution to the growth of Dutchess County's cultural life over a significant period of time.

Business/Corporation Award: Recognizes a Dutchess County business or corporation that has demonstrated extraordinary support of the arts and/or vision and leadership in using the arts to enhance community life and enrich Dutchess County's cultural heritage.

Arts in Education Award: Acknowledges a Dutchess-based educator, teaching artist, arts or educational administrator, school, school district or organization that, through extraordinary vision and leadership, has expanded or enriched arts education opportunities to students in Dutchess County.

Individual Artist Award: Recognizes an individual residing in Dutchess County, whose achievements in his/her discipline are widely recognized and who has demonstrated a compelling or unique artistic vision.

Art in Public Places: Awards a Dutchess-based individual artist, arts organization, school or community group that has successfully designed and installed a public art project.

Patron Award: Recognizes an individual or family residing in Dutchess County, who has/have made a significant contribution to the arts through extraordinary leadership, personal financial commitment or philanthropic activities.

Special Citation Award: Recognizes a Dutchess-based individual, organization, business or project for outstanding contributions to the cultural life of Dutchess County.

Artivist Award: Recognizes a Dutchessbased artist that generously engages the community through their work in the arts.

Volunteer Award: Recognizes an individual residing in Dutchess County, who has made a significant contribution to the arts as a board member, volunteer or through other service in the arts.

Think DIFFERENTLY in the Arts: this award recognizes an individual, business or organization that follows the initiative launched by Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro that seeks to change the way our community relates to our neighbors with all abilities through the arts.

Student with Exceptional Promise in the Arts: Recognizes a Dutchess County resident that is either a high school or college student and aged 16 through 22 as of Oct. 1, 2020, working or studying in any arts discipline including visual, performing, literary, film/video and computer, among others. Nominee must be available to attend the event in late fall. (Note: Supporting attachments are required for nominations in this category.)

Nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, July 19. Recipients will be selected by an awards panel comprised of professionals in the field.

Nomination forms can be accessed at https://tinyurl.com/2020-DC-ArtsAwards and will require (a) the nominee’s name, address, phone, artistic discipline and nomination category; (b) your name, address and phone; and (c) a narrative on

why the nominee deserves the award.

For additional information call 845-454-3222; or e-mail artsawards@artsmidhudson.org.

Nominations may not be made for people, businesses or organizations who have been honored in that category in the last five years.

Nominations may not be made for people, businesses or organizations who have

been honored in that category in the last five years. A full list of recipients can be found at www.artsmidhudson.org/dutchess-artsawards-nominations/ Premium sponsorship opportunities are available for the event. Proceeds from the event support the work of Arts MidHudson within Dutchess County.

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love to cook

June 24, 2020

by vicki frank day

The spice of life Discover a ‘world of flavor’ in your kitchen pantry.

The best of local produce is about to burst onto the scene and, with our grills playing a major part in what we cook, making the most of meat, seafood and fresh vegetables is the key to happiness.

We tend to eat lighter in summer’s heat, and keeping things simple to showcase freshness and flavor is as easy as it is delicious. Herbs and spices are the perfect way to turn your grill and any dish you make into something special. At a time when we aren’t as free to travel, bringing a touch of the exotic home may just seem like a vacation in itself, no passport or wait at the airport required.

If what you want is a break from burgers - and who doesn’t - there are as many ways to add a little extra something to any meal, bumping up the flavor as well as the nutrition factor. Salt and pepper are staples we’d be hard-pressed to live without, but there’s quite literally a world of spices and flavors out there to play with. Almost every country you can think of – and a few you can’t – have unique spice blends that make their cuisine stand out. You can mix up your own versions of some of them right at home to use whenever you’re craving a culinary adventure, so think of me as your travel guide. Put on your Hawaiian shirt, kick off your shoes, mix up a frosty cocktail and let’s get cookin’!

any time you want to spice things up.

A few quick notes before we start.

Many of these would benefit from the use of a spice grinder. Aromatic seeds, like cumin and coriander, take on added depth when toasted and freshly ground. If you don’t have a spice grinder, a coffee grinder reserved for that purpose works fine and, of course, there’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned mortar and pestle. As for toasting, place seeds in a dry skillet and cook over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.

These blends, being made from dried ingredients, should keep for several months (up to a year) in airtight containers (preferably jars with screw-on lids) away from extreme heat. Give ’em a shake before using to redistribute the mix of flavors. They make great gifts, too.

And one last thing: Each of these blends is based on some of the more traditional blends found in cuisines out there in the wide world. That isn’t to say they are authentic or even that they represent and entire, region, country or cuisine. There are thousands of amazing flavors out there; I’m just giving you a taste of a very few. Go on your own adventure to discover other variations and more tastes from other countries. It’ll be a trip well worth taking.

MAKE-YOUR-OWN SPICE BLENDS Whether you’re grilling fish, making tacos or mixing up a sauce, dressing or marinade, the right herbs and spices make all the difference and add the perfect authentic touch to whatever you’re cooking, especially in this season of eating fresh. Here are some favorites you can make yourself and keep on-hand to use

ITALIAN BLEND: Of course, Italy, like most countries, offers many different taste profiles depending on the region, but no harm in starting off with a classic no one gets tired of.

1 tablespoon dried basil, 2 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt

USE IT FOR: pasta and pizza sauce, soup, salad dressing, grilled vegetables TACO BLEND: You know it – you love it. But did you know you don’t have to get it from those little packets from the store? Well you can, and without any preservatives or additives.

2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper USE IT FOR: seasoning ground beef and pork, tacos, burritos, nachos, burgers, casseroles MEXICAN BLEND: Not to be confused with taco seasoning, use this super-fresh mix to lighten and brighten must about anything.

1 tablespoon ground cumin, fresh oregano and cilantro to taste, jalapeno, fresh lime juice USE IT FOR: black beans, corn, rice, chicken, salsa, fish, melon salad or soup, grilled pineapple, salads, guacamole CURRY BLEND: There are hundreds of curries out there. Probably more. Warm and full of flavor 2 tablespoons cumin, 2 tablespoons ground coriander, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon turmeric, 1.5 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger USE IT FOR: chicken, beans, vegetables, stew ETHIOPIAN BLEND: based on Berbere, this fills your mouth with rich, spicy flavor and heat: traditionally 3-4 times hotter than this recipe. You can alter the cayenne and paprika to suit your taste 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper, 3 tablespoons paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon each ground nutmeg, cinnamon, clove and allspice USE IT FOR: grilled vegetables, rice, lamb marinades, grilled pineapple or peaches CAJUN BLEND: 2 tablespoons crushed or coarselyground black peppercorns, 2 tablespoons

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dried basil, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon crushed caraway seeds, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1.5 teaspoons salt, crushed red pepper to taste USE IT FOR: chicken, steak, pork, seafood, vegetables GREEK BLEND: Think Mediterranean and it’s hard not to think fresh. This is at once green, grassy, minty, sweet and earthy. You’ll find yourself putting it on everything.

2 tablespoons dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried mint or dill, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon basil, I teaspoon marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder USE IT FOR: salad dressing, grilled vegetables, seafood, dips, roasted potatoes, lamb, turkey MOROCCAN BLEND: The inspiration for this recipe – Ras el Hanout – is said to have close to 30 spices. No wonder the translation means “top shelf.”

It really would be the best thing in any shop. This won’t be THAT good, but you’ll see why it’s so beloved in the Middle East.

1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, nutmeg, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste USE IT FOR: roasted chicken, lamb burgers, stews, roasted vegetables, soups, rice FRENCH BLEND: This is pretty much Herbs de Provence but, again, some will beg to differ.

2 tablespoons each dried thyme, marjoram, basil and oregano, 1 tablespoon each dried rosemary and tarragon, dried lavender buds USE IT FOR: grilled fish and chicken, vegetables, lamb, stews, lentils, potatoes There’s a world of flavor out there, but who says you have to travel to faraway places to taste it? I mean, it would be nice to, but what if you have a sudden craving for a Mediterranean-style turkey burger?

Greece is pretty far away! Thankfully, you only have to travel as far as your spice rack. That is, if you’re up for the adventure of making your own spice blends. And you really should. That way, you’ll eat well and make the most of the freshest food of the season while quickly adding tons of flavor without preservatives or excessive salt.

All that and I can stay in my lounge chair with my shoes kicked off? I’d say that’s well worth the trip! Enjoy!

Vicki Frank Day is a graphic artist with more than two decades of experience in different aspects of the food service industry. She is the illustrator and visual merchandising coordinator for Adams Fairacre Farms where she has worked for more than 20 years, with in-depth food research being an integral part of her marketing position. She believes that cooking is for everyone and should be a pleasurable journey, that food should be experienced, not merely eaten, and that special occasions can be an everyday celebration. E-mail her at vfrankday@adamsfarms.com.

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June 24, 2020

Safety is top priority as All Sport plans reopening

By Sandra Slokenbergs All Sport Yoga Instructor There’s been no time for down time at All Sport Health and Fitness in Fishkill, NY, where every inch of the 80,000 square foot indoor facility has been disinfected, polished, painted and programmed to make safety a priority. As society was forced to slow down, the club revved up to keep up with changing demands. Though it will feel like home to many upon their return, there will be significant changes on re-opening day.

As New York State opens in phases, All Sport will open in stages. When Governor Cuomo announces the start of Phase 4, with an anticipated date of early July, the club will enter its Stage -1. Newly established policies and procedures will be implemented immediately, all with the mission to guarantee safety for all. It’s respectfully expected that some members will hold off on coming back initially, thus, the ongoing slew of virtual classes will allow members to continue training from home. An extensive online schedule will be built into the membership plan. For those ready to walk through the front door on re-opening day, here’s what they can expect.

• First stop, The Wellness Station, to ensure sanitization and good health. Familiar faces at the front desk will then guide members how to proceed through the facility: six to ten foot ground markers, one way traffic flow in hallways and staircases, and couches and chairs separated accordingly, to guarantee safe socializing. To limit congestion, members will be required to pre-register for classes, and no purchases will be permitted at the Front Desk.

• There will be reduced class schedules and sizes, to include two outdoor classes (yoga and pilates) and one indoor cycle class. Members bringing children to Kid’s Club will be pleasantly surprised by the bright and cheery look there, which will also require preregistration. The Free Weights area will have a maximum capacity. The Boxing Studio will remain closed, except for oneon-one personal training.

• The Cardio Room will have similar regulations, where select machines will be

classes, all windows will be kept open.

• The entire All Sport Family is excited to move forward with Camp Fit this summer for children ages 4 12. Changes will be made to align with state and county guidelines, while providing a safe place for children to get out of the house, see friends, breathe fresh Safety is the number one priority at All Sport, and with members and staff The Movement Zone and cycle studio are among many areas of All Sport keeping this the that have been cleaned, disinfected and sanitized from top to bottom as they primary focus, they will be able to ensure a prepare for re-open. Staff will continually clean and sanitize all areas.

Courtesy photos safe and smooth reopening. removed or moved to enforce virtually and all others will Be sure to visit the website at safe physical distancing. require pre-registration. Studios www.allsporthealthandfitness.

Signage will remind all to be will be locked when classes are com for continual updates. mindful of cleanliness and not in session, and during distancing. The Stretching Area will be split into 4 sections, and as for locker rooms, limited amenities will be available during Stage -1. Members will be encouraged to arrive at the club in workout gear.

• The Fuel Cafe will be open for grab-and-go food and beverages only.

Fitness consultations, personal training and MedEx will be available by appointment. Many Small Group Training, Group X and Mind Body classes will be held

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Great stories of love show real life in nursing facilities Recent articles in certain national news outlets have been focusing on the challenges facing nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. These articles site

BROOKMEADE SENIOR CONCEPTS

Tiffany Baker, a baker at Brookmeade Bakery, serves cookies for residents. Residents see visitors through the windows and on laptop computers. One of the many activities at Brookmeade that is more important during the visitation suspension is having the community and kids at home write notes, letters and pictures for residents. Courtesy photos

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nursing homes where residents are infected with the coronavirus, staffing is minimal and protective equipment is sparse - if not unavailable.

The articles bring attention to the reality that our elder population is vulnerable to COVID-19, and that it spreads swiftly among people living communally. The stories incite fear and apprehension. They conjure up images of lonely, neglected residents and exhausted, frustrated staff. It leaves readers feeling helpless and angry.

What the articles in certain national news outlets fail to report is the good that is taking place in nursing homes during the COVID19 pandemic. With the focus on all of the things that can go wrong, there has been little attention to what has gone right.

I write to share stories of residents and staff who have banded together to get through this as a team - or more appropriately as family. Because that is what residents are to their staff - family.

We offer short-term subacute care with a combination of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Come check out our out-patient rehabilitation services and awardwinning memory care program.

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Call us at 845-876-2071

I reached out to social workers in various long term care facilities in different states and posed the question: What good is taking place in your facility during COVID19?

A social worker in a long-term care facility in Texas shared that an employee reads out loud to a resident who recently lost his vision. She does this to give a human touch that audio books can’t provide. They have just finished their second novel and are beginning a third.

Across the country, nursing homes have locked down their units to lower the risk of COVID-19 spreading. In a nursing home in Florida, one employee carried love notes between two residents who lived on different floors. The employee did this until one of them passed away. She was their messenger, keeping their love alive as long as she could. continued on page 6

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Excessive drinking of water, accidents can be caused by variety of medical issues

ASK THE VET

Dear Doctors, My 8-year-old female yellow lab has been drinking more water and having accidents in the house since the start of the Dr. Jerry Scheck pandemic, could it be from boredom?

Thanks, Tom Town of Wappinger Hi Tom, This pandemic lockdown has been difficult for everyone including our pets. Over the years, we have subtly taught our pets to adhere to a routine - wake, eat, walk, work, and repeat in several hours. Our pets are used to us not being around as much as we are, but now that we are working from home, our pets are getting confused.

However, because we are home more, we are also more likely to become aware of abnormal behaviors that our pets exhibit. So, to address your question, your dog could be drinking more now that it is getting

hot outside or from boredom, but I suggest you bring your dog in for a complete examination before making any assumptions.

There are several diseases that can make you dog drink an excessive amount of water. Of course, the more water you drink the more you have to urinate. Many times, the cause of the accidents is the sense of urgency to go to the bathroom and the inability to get outside. Sometimes the cause of the accidents is leaking urine during sleep when the muscle that tightens the urinary bladder relaxes and urine overflows.

There are several things that we would want to know during the examination, such as has your dog lost weight, approximately how much water is your dog drinking, are the accidents occurring when your dog is awake or only when sleeping, any vomiting, diarrhea, and how about her appetite?

Each of these questions can point

Learning life lessons during the pandemic

us to a medical problem vs. a behavioral issue. For example, let’s assume your dog weights about 70 pounds, an abnormal amount of water is about 2.8 liters or 11 cups of water per day.

So, during the examination we are going to look closely at specific findings, such as the condition of your dog’s coat, the strength of your dog’s muscles, and how her abdomen palpates.

There are many medical conditions that can cause a dog to drink an excessive amount of water among them are simple urinary tract infections, urinary bladder stones, diabetes, Cushing’s disease (which is a disease of the adrenal or pituitary gland), diabetes insipidus (different than sugar diabetes), uterine infections (in unspayed females), kidney infections, kidney insufficiency, Lyme disease, leptospirosis, liver disease, or psychogenic polydipsia ( a behavioral problem which causes a dog to drink more water which as you can guess leads to more urinationthis is a rare condition).

With this huge list of possible causes, you can see how being a veterinarian can be a lot like being a

detective. We can’t just ask your dog how they feel or what hurts. We have to use our skills during the examination and ask you as the guardian, the correct questions, and run the correct laboratory tests to determine the cause of the problem and then provide the correct treatment plan for your pet.

So, in your case Tom, I would strongly recommend you make an appointment with us to have your dog examined. Expect at a minimum a blood test and urine sample to be ordered.

The one good thing that has come out of this COVID-19 lockdown is that we are observing our pets more, picking up on serious medical conditions earlier and having better outcomes.

So, take advantage of our app, website or just call the office to set up an appointment with one of our doctors and I suspect we will have your dog feeling better in no time.

Please email questions about your pets health to us at askthevet@hopewellanimalhospital.co m, we can not provide a specific response to you but we will do our best to address your questions in this article each month. For pet care, visit Hopewell Animal Hospital at hopewellanimalhospoital.com or call 845-221-7387.

MAKING EDUCATION WORK

with Diane Fulves

These last few months have been a very difficult time for all of us. We have been frightened by a deadly virus, confined to our homes as our lives were turned upside down. But during all this turmoil, we have experienced a wonderful explosion of appreciation. The words, “thank-you� are said and seen over and over.

During these long, arduous months our children have learned many lessons beyond those found in the lesson plans. The adults in their lives have taught their children how to adapt to an unprecedented situation, how to persevere through a difficult time. They have helped children continue to complete their assignments and found ways to encourage them. The days were long, but they did not give up.

They watched their teachers as they abandoned their classrooms to develop online learning. Many created packets for their students to complete. They continued to keep in contact with parents and students.

They continued to reassure their students that they loved them and missed them. Their diligence, their perseverance, their enthusiasm has enabled children to continue learning and encourage them to work hard.

Children watched their parents who had to assume another full-time position, classroom teacher. As they prepared to provide a learning environment for their children, many parents had to continue their first full time job at home! But their children trusted that they would be there for them to help them organize their time, complete assignments, and encourage them. And they were.

The school year will end soon. Hold on to the lessons you have learned.

You made it through a challenge that may have seemed insurmountable in March. Your children have achieved academically, and they have learned life lessons, to cooperate, to work hard, and to persevere. Parents, breathe a sigh of relief. Look forward to the new year, when , hopefully, we will be back to a “normal� school routine.

I have recently come across three articles in Wrightslaw, that offer parents of children in special education excellent information regarding services your child can receive during this crisis.

1. What is Compensatory Education? Is Your Child Eligible?

Special Ed in the COVID-19 Era May 27, 2020.

2. Pete and Pam Wright Answer Questions about Compensatory Ed and IEPs./Special Education in a Pandemic Quarantine.

3. One of the Best Kept Secrets in Special Ed Using Teletherapy to Provide Services in IEP June 9, 2020.

Parents, and teachers, thank you for all you are doing to nurture our children. They are a gift to us. They are our hope for the future.

Diane Fulves is an educator and advocate for children and parents who is located in Millbrook. She is director of Empowering Our Parents, which offers information and support to parents. She is the director of Nurture the Spirit and Shakespeare Odyssey, programs that enrich children with the magic of the arts.

For more information, please contact her at dee076@verizon.net.

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‘Negative imprints’ create bad impressions “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.”

James Baldwin

ON YOUR MIND

Have you ever known someone who repeats the same self-destructive behavior over and over? Perhaps someone who neglects personal needs to accommodate those of others; or a person who regards himself as a failure despite his many successes? An individual who may often form relationships that frequently ends in disaster?

These and other unpleasant outcomes are the result of continually reliving highly negative, damaging experiences caused usually during childhood. They manifest first and foremost in the neuro-musculature of the body and are held there in ways that often cause physical pain.

As these negative experiences create expectations — set the tone — for future beliefs, values and behaviors, they may be considered, “negative imprints.” At times, highly emotional experiences create life patterns, which seem unrelenting, invincible to change. People often feel imprisoned by them, making it difficult to live satisfying lives.

Negative imprints generate a host of unsatisfactory behaviors to which we become accustomed over time. Then as adults, we continue to engage in these and similar behaviors in a variety of situations, because that is all we know. For example, just after “Adrienne P.” was born, her mother was badly assaulted and robbed.

Shortly thereafter, her father, died suddenly. Throughout her childhood, Adrienne, raised only by her mother, was taught to be wary of people, avoid activities, and consider danger ahead at every turn. As a result, she grew up with few friends, rarely engaged in social activities electing instead to adopt a life in which she was a self-imposed prisoner at home.

Ultimately, at 45, she did marry briefly until her former husband lost patience with her paralyzing fear of leaving home.

Recognizing the various negative imprints in our lives is the first step toward creating a healthier, more positive change. Several common negative imprints include: • Suspicion, distrust. Some people acquire then cultivate the expectation that they will be hurt or abused by anyone with whom they develop an

Dr. Randy Green with his best buddy, “Sherman.”

Photo by Curtis Schmidt intimate relationship. Often, they had been mistreated— physically, sexually or emotionally— as children. Then as adults believing themselves unworthy, they are attracted to abusive, distrustful partners.

• Emotional Impoverishment. For any number of reasons— parents’ alcohol dependence, former child abuse, their own parental modeling— there are those who were raised with inadequate parental nurturing. Their noteworthy actions went unrecognized, instances of positive comments were few and far between, and physical contact— love— was rarely communicated. This conditioning produces adults who believe they are misunderstood, unloved and then seek others who are cold, unyielding, distant with whom to identify and relate.

• Helplessness. Those individuals whose attempts at independent functioning were ignored or otherwise punished— but certainly not encouraged— grew up believing themselves in- competent at performing everyday tasks and problems. They were conditioned to believe when a situation arises, there is no choice but to panic, then depend on others to get things done. Often, they seek strong, decisive, domineering people for partners and avoid deciding issues, lest they make mistakes.

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times. However, like the ringing in one’s ears or the nagging ache of arthritic knuckles, some people experience on-going anxiety. They live in constant fear— through negative internal feelings, dialogue or pictures— that medical, criminal or physical disaster will strike. As children, they were likely conditioned to consider every possible negative outcome (and then some!), which can

occur to a human being, and never forget! These were the kids who sat out while others played, lest they get hurt, cold, or sick.

• Codependence. When children are made responsible for their adult parents’ needs, sacrificing their own to avoid feeling guilty, or being rejected, they develop a codependent lifestyle. In this regard, a codependent is one who depends on others to depend on him (her) in order to feel accepted. As negative imprints are learned phenomena, they can be re-learned as positive ones.

Consider a negative imprint, how it began and now pervades your life.

Identify a positive change to pursue.

Then take the plunge. Try it; recognizing you can always go back.

Sometimes imprints are learned so well; they have been applied in so many contexts that an individual is unable to access and organize the positive resources required to “unlearn” them. In such cases, professional assistance may be required in order to relinquish negative imprints...and make new impressions.

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Dr. DelMauro believes that achieving natural and sophisticated results depends on two things: a thorough understanding of anatomy and a thorough understanding of his patient’s goals and desires. To this end, Dr. DelMauro has spent years refining his knowledge of the human body. He also commits time to learning exactly what is important to each patient. Dr. DelMauro then tailors a treatment plan for each of his patients based on their unique anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Dr. DelMauro performs a variety of procedures using the newest and most advanced techniques. Some of the procedures include breast augmentation, breast lift (with or without implants), breast reduction, arm lift, back lift, tummy tuck, and

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During his training, he worked at the internationally renowned Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat hospital—where he collaborated with world leaders in aesthetic facial surgery, breast surgery, and body contouring surgery.

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How to pick and stick to a diet while self isolating suggest you observe safe social distancing guidelines.)

By Premier Medical Group Diets are notoriously hard to maintain – even under ordinary circumstances. But now that so many of us are practicing selfisolation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic – and have unlimited access to our refrigerators – sustaining healthy habits can be nearly impossible.

Some have labeled this unique, weight-related challenge the “Quarantine fifteen� (a riff on the “freshman fifteen�) or “the COVID19.� More than a trendy buzzword, a survey of over one-thousand Americans by webmd.com found 22 percent of men and 47 percent of women gained weight during lockdown, suggesting the virus and self-isolation are having an effect on our waistlines.

While this current pandemic is devastating, we at Premier Medical Group find it is also an opportunity to reflect, regroup and recalibrate our lifestyle choices.

Good diets lead to a variety of positive health outcomes. Starting and sticking to a diet takes careful planning, so here are some helpful tips to diet while selfisolating.

Why Dieting During a Pandemic Matters During a crisis – or a moment of great societal and cultural change – it can be easy to overlook our personal health. COVID-19 has led many to not be proactive about their medical concerns.

While we may believe our weight is not an issue today, the stakes are far too great to let it go unmanaged. Poor diets have been connected to unhealthy weight gain and increased risk of often serious conditions, such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and osteoporosis, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.

On top of that, research suggests obesity raises a person’s risk of hospitalization or developing a severe illness from COVID-19, according to study cited on webmd.com. While weight did not appear to be a factor for those over the age of 60, those who are younger and have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 to 34 were twice as likely to be admitted to a hospital or acute care, researchers said. And those with a BMI of 35 or greater were three times as likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit.

How Self-isolation Can Make Dieting Harder Dieting itself is difficult.

According to a 2018 Washington Post article, an estimated 45 million Americans embark on a diet each year, and as few as five percent succeed.

There are innumerable reasons dieters revert to old eating habits.

Our jobs are a factor, as are our

Finally, take a personal inventory of your own anxieties at this moment. Practice stressreducing techniques that work for you to better prepare yourself to stick to a diet. Here are a couple tips from the CDC: surroundings and families. But for the purposes of this post, we’re going to focus on the particular set of issues related to selfisolation.

Chief among those: reduced physical activity and greater consumption of calorie-rich foods, according to a Mayo Clinic physician. During a crisis, there is a greater chance Americans are buying foods that have a longer shelf life, which tend to be both highly processed and less nutritious.

Then there are our mental states to consider. Just like any crisis or pandemic, COVID-19 can create a great deal of stress. As the U.S. Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes, “Fear and Anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children.� Reactions can manifest in a number of ways: difficulty sleeping or concentrating; worsening of chronic health problems or mental health conditions; and – not the least of which – changes in eating patterns.

• Create time to eat slowly and thoughtfully while sitting down

• Take breaks from watching, reading or listening to news stories

• Ask a family member or friend to help you stay accountable

• Breathe deeply, stretch or meditate

• Get to the root of why you’re craving food and ask whether or not food addresses this underlying issue • Recognize that making a mistake in your diet isn’t the end but simply a hurdle before can get back on track Additionally, take steps to address factors that are specific to self-isolation. Our weight is tied to any number of items, chiefly what we consume and our levels of physical exercise. Whether or not a diet worked in the past or you’re embarking on a new one, consider that your physical activity may be significantly reduced and your diet may have to adjust to make up for this. (Naturally, an alternative is to remain active, and we strongly

• Exercise regularly • Get lots of sleep • Avoid alcohol and drugs • Unwind and take time to do activities you enjoy • Safely connect with others Get Support From Premier Medical Group Whether you need support or are seeking guidance, trust the team at Premier Medical Group.

Our highly trained and experienced physicians are here to help you design a diet that fits your lifestyle and needs.

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“Stress eating,� as some have labeled it, is backed by research.

An article published by the Harvard Medical School explains it this way: • Short-term stress fires up the body’s fight-or-flight response, which can temporarily curb our appetites • Long-term stress, on the other hand, leads to the release of the chemical cortisol, which can increase our appetites and potentially motivate us to eat • Studies of humans and animals suggest stress activates the desire to eat foods that are high in fat and sugar How to Choose & Maintain a Diet During Quarantine While there are any number of ways to start a diet, here is just one route. Make a pact with yourself that the success or failure of your diet won’t simply rely on “will power,â€? or your own internal strength to overcome urges. Diets are better understood as part of a larger set of lifestyle choices, as a recent article in Psychology Today outlines. Support yourself with these tips: • Before dieting, learn how to motivate yourself and to persist through cravings • Make a list of reasons why you want to lose weight

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Nursing facilities have closed their hair salons, abruptly halting a service that brings much joy to the elder female population.

Anticipating this, one facility made Friday “Beauty Days.” Staff takes turns painting residents’ nails and doing their hair; music playing in the background. The social worker reports, “I have learned more about curling and setting than I ever imagined I would.”

Staff at a long-term care facility in Michigan created a socially

distanced anniversary celebration for one of their residents. They placed a table outside a window, poured sparkling grape juice, and made cupcakes so the resident and his wife could toast to their 55 years of marriage.

Within Brookmeade, I have witnessed love seeping over the edges. When the outside world shut down, our facility rallied to make sure our residents felt safe and valuable. Full-time staff was swiftly assigned to video calls and

window visits, allowing for residents to remain in visual contact with their friends and family.

or were wearing their favorite lipstick.

Staff volunteered to work on their days off. Horses (both large and miniature) were led around the campus, surprising and delighting residents and staff. Long-Term Care week continued despite COVID-19, with a parade recognizing staff, BBQs, raffles, and other activities. Tea and cookies, Mardi Gras cupcakes, strawberries and cream, and ice cream socials are a few examples of edible treats provided for residents.

But most importantly, Brookmeade never missed a beat in our devotion to resident care. I continued to see relationships bloom between staff and residents.

I’ve watched staff continue to take the time to sit with confused residents and ease their anxiety.

I’ve witnessed staff ensure residents had their favorite purse,

Those little things that are truly big things have remained important to us. The COVID-19 pandemic did not stop this.

Photographs of first-line workers donned in hazmat suits exiting a struggling nursing home might garner more views for a news site, but they don’t tell the whole story.

They don’t share the story of the countless beautiful moments that occur every day – COVID-19 or not – in nursing homes.

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What is mindfulness and why practice it?

The ongoing pandemic of COVID -19 has created an environment where we are spending more time alone and indoors, taking on new homeschooling responsibilities, changing our work environment, and Christine Myers increasing our overall worry. All of this contributes to high levels of stress.

Exercise is one way to reduce stress levels, but it is not the only way.

Meditation and mindfulness practice can help manage your stress, as well as have many other benefits.

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness can be described as

BODY KNOWLEDGE simply being present in the moment.

You learn to pay attention to what you are doing, notice your thoughts and emotions, and not overly react to them.

The key is to not be judgmental about yourself.

One example of mindfulness is taking the time to pause and take a deep breath before you answer the phone or text message. This pause allows you to think about your response before acting automatically. Mindfulness is used through the practice of yoga, Pilates, and tai chi. Other forms of exercise, such as running, walking and biking, can be mindful if you remove

When to resume daily activities after coronavirus

PATIENT FIRST

By Dr. Patricia Shannon As COVID-19-related restrictions continue to be lifted, you may find yourself weighing the risks and benefits of doing certain activities.

While there is no way to ensure zero risk of infection, you should Dr. Patricia Shannon consider the prevalence of the virus in your region as well as your individual risk. Ask yourself these questions: • Am I in the high-risk category of older adults and people with underlying health conditions?

• Is someone I live with or have close contact with of high risk?

In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has some guidelines that may help you make wiser decisions. Here is some information to weigh before you head out and enjoy the fewer restrictions now in place in our area: Dining out If you decide to patronize a food establishment, dine outdoors. Your table should be spaced six feet away from other tables or areas where there are customers (e.g., the bar area).

Your hostess and wait staff should always be masked. You should see them wash their hands or change gloves after coming into contact with high-touch surfaces and garbage.

Sanitize your hands before you eat and after you pay. Dine with people who you have quarantined with such as close family members. Weigh the risk before inviting friends out to grab a bite with you. Interacting with more people, especially those who aren’t wearing masks or practicing social distancing, raises your risk.

Public restrooms If nature calls and you must use a less-than-ideal public lavatory, wear your mask, avoid close contact with others and give yourself a thorough hand washing with soap for more than 60 seconds. If there is a line to use the toilet or sink, maintain six feet from the person ahead of you and kindly ask the same if a person violates your social space. Use a paper towel, elbow or shoe to make your way out of the bathroom without touching anything.

Backyard BBQs This is a very personal decision.

Some things to consider are: How many people will attend? Fewer people spread out outdoors or in a large room with good ventilation (open windows and doors) is a better option.

Prioritize outdoor activities, in intimate groups, where social distancing is maintained. Avoid greeting others with hugs, kisses and handshakes. Pick a seat six feet away from people who are not part of your immediate household, especially those in the high-risk category. Shorten the duration of the interaction, if you can.

Parks and playgrounds We want you to get fresh air and vitamin D from the sun, however, large group gatherings are still risky situations. To be safe, avoid popular destinations where the park could be crowded. Don’t travel to parks far from home, especially in areas with higher COVID-19 cases.

And, while many parks locally have re-opened, areas of parks where people cannot social distance could be risky. Consider avoiding busy hiking trails, playgrounds and sport courts. In addition, face masks are required for children older than 2, so if you do bring the family, take their masks, frequently sanitize their hands and talk to children about social distancing on playground equipment if you decide to let them play there.

If you or your loved one is at high risk for COVID-19 complications, the best way to reduce the risk of contracting the virus is to avoid contact with people who do not live in your household by staying home as much as possible. You should also follow all public health guidelines, including recommendations for social distancing, proper hand hygiene, cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces and wearing a cloth face covering when going out in public.

No one should be in public if they aren’t feeling well.

For more tips, visit www.nuvancehealth.org/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/daily-life-coping/ Dr. Patricia Shannon is a boardcertified internal medicine physician with Nuvance Health’s Health Quest Medical Practice in the Town of Wappinger. For an appointment or virtual visit, call (845) 790-1350 (TTY/Accessibility: (800) 421-1220).

distractions and focus on your breath and movement. Mindfulness practice can allow you to integrate awareness into your everyday life.

Benefits of Mindfulness One of the major benefits of mindfulness is reduced stress levels.

Research has found that stress can cause an increase in cortisol production, which can lead to other health problems. High cortisol levels can lead to high blood pressure, difficulty sleeping, and weight gain.

Through practice, you can learn to be aware of all the easy and difficult things in your life and help you respond judiciously. Other benefits of mindfulness include increased focus, concentration, and self-control.

Mindfulness practice can help you improve your emotional intelligence, or help you become aware of and manage your emotions. Research has also found mindfulness practice improves working memory and is associated with increase in happiness.

Tips to Practice • Meditation: There are multiple ways to practice mindfulness. One way is through meditation. Start by finding a distraction free zone. Sit in a comfortable position with your eye gaze downward or closed and your hands resting comfortably on your lap.

Disregard thoughts as they arise and try to concentrate on your breath. If you find your mind wandering, just gently turn your attention back to your breath.

Start by practicing for 5 minutes, then slowly build up to 20 or 30 minutes a day.

• Progressive muscle relaxation: A second technique to practice mindfulness is called progressive muscle relaxation. You can perform this by laying down in bed or on the floor.

Start at your toes and slowly move through each muscle group contracting and relaxing until you reach your head and eyes. Breathe in, squeeze your toes, breath out, and relax your toes.

Then continue to your calf, then thigh, and so on. Pay attention to how your feel after the practice.

• Diaphragmatic Breathing: Lay on your back with your knees bent and place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly. Inhale slowly through your nose feeling your belly rise and exhale slowly feeling your belly muscles tighten. Try to keep your top hand still on your chest and breathe deep into your stomach. Try to count to 10 breaths or set a timer for a few minutes.

Mindfulness can be practiced all throughout your day. If you are just starting out, try looking at YouTube videos or phone apps that can guide you through your practice. Mindfulness can be expressed through art, physical activity, meditation, prayer, or playing music. Mindfulness is a part of selfcare, so take time to focus on yourself today.

Christine Myers, PT, DPT practices at the Center for Physical Therapy. Visit centerforphysicaltherapy.com or call 845-297-4789. Offices are in Wappingers Falls, Hyde Park and Carmel.

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What is Peripheral Arterial Disease and why does it affect so many patients with diabetes?

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a condition caused by plaque buildup in the arteries of legs, restricting blood flow to the lower extremities. Elderly patients and cigarette smokers are, particularly at risk. But perhaps the most at-risk population for PAD are patients with diabetes mellitus. It is important that patients with diabetes be aware of the warning signs and symptoms of PAD so it can be treated early before foot ulcers or other serious conditions develop.

Peripheral Arterial Disease. One of the most common manifestations of PAD in diabetics is the development of a foot or toe ulceration. In 2019, between 1 million to 3.5 million Americans had a history of foot ulceration.

The correlation between diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease

The most common symptom of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is pain in the back of the legs that occurs while walking. This pain is known as “claudication,” and it is caused by a lack of blood flow to the legs due to arteries blocked by plaque, a deposit in the wall of the blood vessel comprised of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other

Diabetes is known to significantly increase the risk of developing Peripheral Arterial Disease. In fact, studies show that one out of every three adults over 50 with diabetes is likely to have

According to the American Diabetes Association, the lifetime risk for diabetic patients developing a foot ulcer in their lifetime is as high as 25 percent.

Symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease

substances. It may develop slowly over a person’s lifetime but when it reaches a critical point it can block off the blood vessel and cause claudication symptoms.

In milder PAD cases, the claudication subsides when resting. In more advanced cases, the pain moves to the toes and is present even at rest, particularly at night. It’s not uncommon for PAD sufferers to drape their legs down the side of the bed in order to relieve pain and increase blood flow to the feet.

Other common PAD symptoms include: • Coldness/numbness within the toes • Discoloration of the feet or toes • Severe pain • Slowly-healing wounds

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Feed me

Fertilizer provides garden plants with needed nutrition.

"My tomatoes are four inches tall."

It was a Sunday afternoon, June 14. I was at a party - yes, a party! Some guy figured out who I was and started peppering me with gardening questions.

I lowered my mask, took a sip of Bud Light and replied, "You probably need to apply some fertilizer."

I got a blank stare.

Who would have guessed, three months ago, that gardening would become the new national pastime. After they finished cleaning their attics and their garages, a lot of folks planted a garden for the first time. All of a sudden, tomato plants became the new toilet paper. I grew 150,000 tomato plants to sell at our garden centers. They were sold out by May 28. I suspect people were hoarding them, because a friend of mine bought 30 tomato transplants and hasn't planted them yet.

It turned out to be a pleasant surprise to welcome all these new gardeners into the fold. I'm figuring that half of them will enjoy their fresh vegetables and gorgeous flowers, while the other half will say, "I can cross that off my bucket list." T hose are the people who have never heard of fertilizer.

Fertilizer is plant food. Just like you and me, plants need food to thrive. They take up nutrients through their roots, so the first requirement for a healthy plant is a hearty root system. It is true, of course,

that most plants are able to acquire all the nutrients they need from natural soil, with no added fertilizer. Look around you.

Nobody fertilizes the forest.

So why use fertilizer in the garden?

Garden soil can be lacking in nutrition if crops are continually harvested, or if flowers are removed. Or if vegetables are grown in containers, where their roots are restricted. If a plant looks stunted or yellow, the roots are okay, then it has probably used up all the available fertilizer in the container or soil, and you need to add more.

But what kind of fertilizer? A balanced fertilizer contains the elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, listed in that order on the label, as for example, 5-10-5.

Generally speaking, nitrogen promotes green growth, which is good if you're growing spinach or lettuce. Phosphorus and potassium promote flowers and root growth. It's easy to get put off by the dizzying array of choices in the "fertilizer aisle." My advice is - don't get hung up on it, use some kind of fertilizer, and follow the label instructions. Plants take up the nutrients as ions, meaning the nutrients are dissolved, so the plant itself doesn't "know" what kind of fertilizer was applied. A nitride ion, NO3-, is the same no matter what brand was used.

Occasionally, a special type of fertilizer is beneficial. Azaleas, rhododendrons,

Don't be overwhelmed by the choices of fertilizer. Mark offers some simple advice.

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blueberries and holly prefer acidic soil, so "Hollytone" is a good choice. Tomato plants and a few other vegetables, I think cauliflower, appreciate extra calcium.

Petunias and million bells, especially in containers, want extra iron, so I apply "Liquid Iron." These little tricks you'll learn over the years. After trying to grow peas for 25 years, I just learned this season that extra lime would help. So I'm all set for the next 25 years.

One more suggestion. Water soluble

fertilizers like Miracle-gro or Jack's Classic that are made to be mixed into the irrigation water, are good for houseplants.

Used outdoors, they get washed out by a heavy rain. But like I said, any fertilizer is better than nothing.

Mark Adams is an agricultural advisor to the Dutchess County Executive, Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, Dutchess County B.O.C.E.S. and Cornell University.

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Notice of formation of Hudson Candle, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on April 13, 2020. Office in Dutchess County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 400 Stony Brook Ct, Newburgh NY 12550. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________

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whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 28 Wagon Wheel Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

General Purpose ________________ ________________

Robert Pitt Dr., Ste 204, Monsey, NY 10952. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________ ________________

filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/27/2020.

Office in Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o BQ Energy Development, LLC, 400 Market Industrial Park, Ste. #32, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________

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SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail process to: 12 Liberty St, Beacon, NY 12508. Purpose: any lawful. ________________ ________________

Reitzas Llp, 527 Rt 22 Ste 2, Pawling, NY 12564.

Purpose: General. ________________ ________________

Rebecca Bruck, LCSW, PLLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 5/7/20. Off. Loc.: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail 26 Marcy Ln., Hopewell Jct., NY 12533. Purp.: any lawful. ________________ ________________ Station Mechanical Design Services, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/13/20. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNYshall mail process to United States Corporation Agents, INC. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful. ________________ ________________ Hv2 Management LLC. Filed with SSNY on 3/4/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 32 Carol Drive Poughkeepsie NY 12603. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of New Edgewater Associates LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 5/11/20.

Office location: Dutchess Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 25 East Main St, Beacon, NY 12508. Purpose: any lawful activities.. ________________ ________________ Anna-Marie Dolgov, Family Nurse Practitioner, PLLC filed with SSNY on 3/12/2020.

Office Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to PO Box 1322, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ TranBonnans Red Hook, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/15/20.

Office: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process to the LLC, 2003 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

ARB Creations LLC. Filed with SSNY on 8/26/2019. Office Location: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 36 Overlook Rd. Pawling, NY 12564.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________ ________________ A PLACE FOR LITTLE BEAR LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/20/20. Office: Ulster County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1032 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC).

The name of the LLC is: Bloom Beauty & Wellness, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: March 5, 2020.

The County in which the Office is located: Dutchess. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is:13 Mystic Glen Place, Fishkill, NY125243418. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: Rosebud Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 18, 2020. Office Location: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 114 Prospect Hill Road, Pine Plains, NY 12567. Purpose: to engage in any and all business for which LLCs may be formed under the New York LLC law. ________________ ________________ Center St. Building, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/14/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 7 Center Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. General Purpose ________________ ________________ 44 Estates LLC,Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/7/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon

Simon Holdings, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/19/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Patrick Simon, 6 Bird Lane, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. General Purpose ________________ ________________ Notice of formation of Rebecca Henderson, DVM, PLLC. Articles of Org. filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/18/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

Princ. Office of PLLC: 6 Academy Street, Beacon, NY 12508.

SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the PLLC at the address of Princ. Office.

Purpose: Veterinary Medicine. ________________ ________________ Glasco Karate LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/27/2020.

Cty: Ulster. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 123 Partition St, Apt D, Saugerties, NY 12477. General Purpose ________________ ________________ G & S 46 LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/16/2020. Cty: Ulster. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Nathan Ganio, 46 Main St., New Paltz, NY 12561.

General Purpose ________________ ________________ MAINTENANCE MASTERS of NY, LLC Filed with SSNY on 5/28/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 11 Fishkill Rd, Hopewell Jct NY 12533. Purpose: any legal ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of The Progressive Classroom, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 8/14/19.

Office location: Dutchess County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 25 Robert Pitt Dr., Ste 204, Monsey, NY 10952. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is Vcorp Agent Services, Inc., 25

Notice of Formation of DORADO ALTO LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/26/20.

Office location: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Kessler Julie Bucci LLP, 551 Fifth Ave., 24th Fl., NY, NY 10176. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________ ________________ KIRCHNER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/12/2020. Office in Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNYshall mail process to 2406 New Hackensack Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ 30 HAMMERSLEY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/12/2020.

Office in Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 2406 New Hackensack Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ EAST INDUSTRIES, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 3/25/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 49 Palen Road, Hopewell Jct., NY 12533. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ SUMMIT MEADOW, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 05/20/2020. Office: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to 45 Ice Pond Ln, Salt Point, NY 12578. Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ 39 So Clover Street 2019 LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 10/29/2019.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 5 Spackenkill Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.

General Purpose ________________ ________________ LITTLE ELK SOLAR LLC Articles of Org.

Notice of Formation of Ricky's Snow Removal and Construction LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/14/20.

Office location: Dutchess County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 187 Wolf Rd, Ste 101, Albany, NY 12205. The name and address of the Reg.Agent is Business Filings Incorporated, 187 Wolf Rd, Ste 101, Albany, NY 12205. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________ ________________ NAME OF LLC: NEXT LEVEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION OF THEABOVE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC).

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF NY (SSNY) ON 3/18/2020. OFFICE L O C A T I O N : D U T C H E S S COUNTY. SSNY DESIGNATED AS AGENT OF THE LLC UPON WHOM PROCESS AGAINST IT MAY BE SERVED. SSNY SHALL MAILA COPYOF PROCESS TO: C/O THE LLC, 1916 NEW HACKENSACK RD., POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603.

PURPOSE: TO ENGAGE IN ANY LAWFUL ACT OR ACTIVITY. ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of Paul Brady Wine, LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY January 28, 2020. Office location: 19 5th Avenue, Rhinebeck, New York 12572. SSNY is designated agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Paul Brady Wine, LLC 19 5th Avenue, Rhinebeck, New York 12572 COUNTY OF FORMATION: Dutchess PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity. ________________ ________________ HUDSON VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RECREATION, LLC, Filed with SSNY on 4/6/20.

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Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Emily's Industries, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the New York State Secretary of State on May 27, 2020. Office location Dutchess County NYSS shall mail copy of any process to c/o the LLC 242 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 There is no specific date set for the dissolution. Purpose to engage in any lawful activity or act.

Organizer is Accutax Accounting Services, LLC 242 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 ________________ ________________ HUGHES BROTHERS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/27/2020. Office loc: Dutchess County.

SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: The LLC, 24 Quarry Drive, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of 41 Spring St, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/28/20.

Office location: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 41 Spring St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________ ________________ 24 Josephine, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 04/06/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 10 Oakwood Lane, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Purpose: any lawful. ________________ ________________ Synergy 3D Digital Laboratory LLC. Filed 5/18/20.

Office: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: Berlandi Nussbaum And Reitzas Llp c/o Brian L Berlandi Esq, 527 Rt 22 Ste 2, Pawling, NY 12564.

Purpose: General. ________________ ________________ Aurora Digital Technology Center LLC. Filed 12/30/19. Office: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: c/o Brian Berlandi, Berlandi Nussbaum &

Global Dental Laboratory Network LLC. Filed 8/26/19. Office: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: c/o Enrico Romano Jr, 260 Lake Walton Rd Ste C, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533.

Purpose: General. ________________ ________________ Kristen's Virtual Solutions, LLC. Filed 5/7/20. Office: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 8 Phyllis Dr, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

Purpose: General. ________________ ________________ Timber Ridge Builders L.L.C.. Filed 4/16/20.

Office: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 45 Terwilliger Rd, Hyde Park, NY12538.

Registered Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave Ste 202, Bklyn, NY11228.

Purpose: General. ________________ ________________ Hudson Valley Pools LLC. Filed 3/2/20. Office: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 8 Salem Ct, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Registered Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave Ste 202, Bklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: General. ________________ ________________ Riverview Gardens Associates LLC. Filed 4/15/20.

Office: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 426 Primrose Hill Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

Purpose: General. ________________ ________________ Pure Gold Marketing LLC. Filed 1/10/20.

Office: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 8 Grand St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

Purpose: General. ________________ ________________ Ericshew32 Companies LLC. Filed 3/2/20. Office: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: c/o Eric Shewmaker, 7 Old Rte 52 Unit 176, Stormville, NY 12582. Purpose: General. ________________ ________________ Reliefleaf LLC. Filed with SSNY on 5/28/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 2612 Rt 52 Hopewell Junction NY 12533. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________

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Glenerie Arms LLC. Filed with SSNY on 5/21/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: P.o. Box 233 Millerton NY 12546. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________

served. SSNY mail process to: 15 North Mill Street Nyack, New York, 10960. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg.

Dover, DE 19901. Any lawful purpose ________________ ________________

ment of State of New York on June 11, 2020 Office Location: Dutchess County Principal Business Location: Dutchess County, New York Purpose: Any and all lawful business activities Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process to Reed L. Shapiro Enterprises, LLC, 419 Shelly Hill Road, Stanfordville, NY 12581 ________________ ________________

Company) were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on September 10, 2007.

The office of the Company is located in Dutchess County, New York. The Company has designated the Secretary of State of New York as its agent upon which process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company is 3 Brady Lane, Dover Plains, NY12522. The purpose of the Company shall be to conduct any lawful business or activity whatsoever, as permitted by applicable law. ________________ ________________

12/18/2019. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 24 Nanny Hill Road, Pawling NY, 12564. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________

ity. ________________ ________________

OBIDIYA LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/18/20. Office in Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 29 Guinness Way, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________

Amenia Homes LLC. Filed with SSNY on 5/21/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: P.o. Box 233 Millerton NY 12546. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ Brady Lane LLC. Filed with SSNY on 5/21/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: P.o. Box 233 Millerton NY 12546. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ Victorian Depot LLC. Filed with SSNY on 5/21/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: P.o. Box 233 Millerton NY 12546. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ Baxter Opportunity Management LLC. Filed with SSNY on 3/25/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 3208 FranklinAve Millbrook NY 12545. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ 594 LAKE STREET LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/11/20. Office: Ulster County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Lynn S. Fahrer, CPA, 2518 Elderberry Road, North Bellmore, NY 11710. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ JEMK, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/08/20.

Office: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process to the LLC, 5 Stormville Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of Qual. of CAPITAL K2I PARTNERS, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 6/3/20. Office location: Dutchess. LLC formed in DE on 5/29/20. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be

Dynamic Mobile Solutions, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/27/20. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNYshall mail process to 12 Hillside Avenue, Wappingers Falls NY 12590. Purpose: Mobile Mechanic. ________________ ________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: 80 Washington Square Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 3, 2020. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Herb Redl Properties, 80 Washington Street, New York 12601. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). The name is Heathcote Farm LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York (“Secretary”) on December 4, 2020.

Office of the LLC: Dutchess County.

The Secretary has been designated as agent for service of process upon the LLC. The Secretary shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 63 Front Street, P.O. Box 258, Millbrook, NY 12545. The purpose of the business of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. ________________ ________________ The UHURU GROUP, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 06/09/2020 . Office: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 1018 Main St. #470, Fishkill, NY 12524. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Reed L. Shapiro Enterprises, LLC Articles of Organization filed in the Depart-

CORNERSTONE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/11/20.

Office: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 560 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ Stone Mason LLC. Filed with SSNY on 6/11/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: P.O. Box 518 Millbrook NY 12545. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ R LINDEN PROP, LLC Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/11/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNYdesignated as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 311 Woodmont Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________

Nurtured Soul Licensed Mental Health Counseling, PLLC. Filed with SSNY on 1/13/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 1018 Main Street # 383, Fishkill, NY 12524.

Purpose: mental health counseling. ________________ ________________ Emmons Avenue CU, LLC, a domestic LLC filed with the SSNY on 2/28/20. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Treybich Law, P.C., 420 Lexington Ave, Ste 300, New York, NY 10170. Purpose for LLC: any lawful. ________________ ________________ The Pulse Advantage, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on

Gifted Hands Home Improvement & Handyman Services LLC was filed with the SSNY at Dutchess County on 05/06/2020. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNYshall mail process to 3 Alpine dr, unit G, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590.

Any lawful. ________________ ________________ Hudson Valley Children & Partners, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/10/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 71 West Dorsey Lane, Hyde Park, NY12538. General Purpose ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of MHVS- MID HUDSON VALLEY SUBARU, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/11/20.

Office location: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Christopher Turner, 7 Industrial Ave., Mahwah, NJ 07430. Purpose:Any lawful activ-

Notice of Formation of WFSWAPPINGERS FALLS SUBARU, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/11/20.

Office location: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Christopher Turner, 7 Industrial Ave., Mahwah, NJ 07430. Purpose:Any lawful activity ________________ ________________ Infra-Solve, LLC Filed with SSNY on 6/16/20.

Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 48 David Lane, Pawling, NY 12564. Purpose: any lawful. ________________ ________________ Vixen Beauty LLC. Filed 5/15/20. Office: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 28 Noxon St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Registered Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave Ste 202, Bklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: General. ________________ ________________ Toledos Landscaping LLC. Filed 1/27/20.

Office: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: Toledo Sarmiento Santiago Fernando, 4 David Ct, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.

Purpose: General. ________________ ________________

Dathan Medical LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/18/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 207 Sunset Hill Rd., Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. General Purpose ________________ ________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Coral Sunset LLC Articles of Organization filed in the Department of State of New York on June 16, 2020 Office Location: Dutchess County Principal Business Location: Dutchess County, New York Purpose: Any and all lawful business activities Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process to Coral Sunset LLC, C/O Van DeWater & Van DeWater, 85 Civic Center Plaza, Ste. 101, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 ________________ ________________ ________________

Anneraft Photography, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 4/24/20.

Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 18 Garden Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. General Purposes. ________________ ________________ 128 WINNIKEE AVE. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/12/20.

Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 39 Blackford Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization of 3 BRADY LN. LLC (hereinafter the

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REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE The Purchasing Agent, County of Dutchess, Poughkeepsie, New York, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Bid #RFBDCP-28-20 Automotive, Construction Equipment and Deep Cycle Batteries Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the 14th day of July 2020 at the Dutchess

County Division of Central Services, 378 Violet Avenue, Suite 2, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained by visiting our web site http://www.dutchess ny.gov , selecting “Government”, then selecting “Bidding and RFP Opportunities”. For additional information, call (845) 486-3613. ________________ ________________

BIDS NOTICE The Purchasing Agent, County of Dutchess, Poughkeepsie, New York, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Bid #RFBDCP-31-20 HVAC Parts / Supplies Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the 16th day of July 2020 at the Dutchess County Division of Central Services, 378 Violet Avenue, Suite 2, Poughkeepsie,

New York 12601.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained by visiting our web site http://www.dutchess ny.gov , selecting “Government”, then selecting “Bidding and RFP Opportunities”. For additional information, call (845) 486-3613. ________________ ________________

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Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, at a meeting held on the 8th day of June, 2020, duly adopted a resolution, a summary of which is published herewith subject to a permissive referendum.

Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York, June 15, 2020.

Town Clerk BOND RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 8, 2020.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE RECONS T R U C T I O N AND/OR RESURFACING of various ROADS LOCATED THROUGHOUTAND IN AND FOR THE TOWN OF WAPP I N G E R , D U T C H E S S COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $475,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $475,000 BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which regulations state that Type II Actions will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize such capital project and its financing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The reconstruction and/or resurfacing of various roads located throughout and in and for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, including drainage, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, landscaping, grading or improving rights-of-way, as well as other incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, is hereby authorized, subject to permissive referendum, at a maximum estimated cost of $475,000.

Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of $475,000 bonds of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the

period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 20(c) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.

Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year unless paid from other revenues. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.

Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor of said Town, the chief fiscal officer.

Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of such Town. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine consistent with the provisions of the

Local Finance Law. Section 7. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

Section 8. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.1502. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.

Section 9. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in full or summary form in the official newspaper(s) of said Town for such purpose, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 10. THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM. ________________ ________________

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2020-121 In the Matter of the Extension of the United Wappinger Sewer District Extension No. 7 – Hindu Samaj, Inc. ORDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARING At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on June 8, 2020.

The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the following was recorded:

The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilwoman Bettina.

WHEREAS, HINDU SAMAJ, INC., (“Petitioner”) is the owner of certain real property located at 283 All Angels Hill Rd, Wappingers Falls, New York in the Town of Wappinger; and WHEREAS, the Petitioner submitted to the Town a written Petition pursuant to Article 12 of the Town Law requesting the establishment of a proposed Sewer District extension to be known as Extension No. 7 to the United Wappinger Sewer District (“Extension”), which petition, together with a map, plan and report accompanying the same and addendum thereto, have been filed in the office of the Town Clerk and are available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, said map, plan and report include a map showing the boundaries of the proposed Extension, a general plan to serve said Extension, and a report of the proposed method of operation thereof, and were prepared Clark Paterson Lee, competent engineers duly licensed by the State of New York; and WHEREAS, the boundaries of said Extension shall be as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the improvements proposed for said Extension consist of the purchase and installation of sanitary sewer mains, including original equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, all as more fully described in the map, plan and report hereinbefore described; and WHEREAS, the maximum estimated cost of said improvements is $17,000, and WHEREAS, the cost of said improvements shall be paid by the owner of the properties therein and no serial bonds of said Town shall be issued therefor; and WHEREAS, the cost of the buy-in fee to the UWSD for the property is $4,800 in accordance with §236-6 of the Town of Wappinger Code; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of hook-up fees to the typical property in said Extension is $35,000, and there are no residential properties in the Extension; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of said Extension to the typical property therein is $5,600.00 in the first year in which operation, maintenance, debt service and other charges and expenses are to be paid and the estimated cost for a residential property in the proposed Extension is $5,600.00 in the first year in which operation, maintenance, debt service and other charges and expenses are to be paid; and WHEREAS, a detailed explanation of the manner by which were computed said estimated costs of hook-up fees and first-year costs to the typical property has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk where the same are available during regular office hours for examination by any person interested in the subject manner thereof; and WHEREAS, said capital project for said Extension and the establishment thereof has been determined to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and the Town of Wappinger Planning Board acting as lead agency in a coordinated review has determined will not result in a significant environmental effect by its resolution dated December 3, 2018; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing upon the question of the extension of the UWSD, the petition therefor, and the improvements proposed therefor, all pursuant to Section 193 of the Town Law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, as follows: 1. A meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, shall be held at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, in Wappingers Falls, New York on the 13th day of July, 2020, at 7:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of holding a public hearing to consider an Extension of the United Wappinger Sewer District, known as Extension No. 7 for HINDU SAMAJ, INC., as described in the preambles hereof, the petition therefor, and the improvements proposed therefor, and to consider the map, plan and report filed in relation thereto, and to hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same, and for such other action on the part of said Town Board as may be required by law or shall be proper in the premises.

2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of this order to be published once in the official newspaper(s) of said Town, the first publication thereof to be not less than ten nor more than twenty days before the day set herein for the hearing as aforesaid, and said Town Clerk shall also cause a copy thereof to be posted on the sign-board of the Town maintained pursuant to subdivision 6 of Section 30 of the Town Law not less than ten nor more than twenty days before the day set for the hearing as aforesaid.

3. This Order shall take effect immediately.

The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York 6/8/2020 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.

JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 06/12/2020 Applicant: WATCH HILL HOLDING CORP PO BOX 1209 HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125330033 Facility: WATCH HILL TRANSFER STATION ST RTE 82 - N SIDE OPPOSITE INKY LN HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 12533 Application ID: 31328-00129/00002 Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 27 Title 7 Solid Waste Management Project is located: in EAST FISHKILL in D U T C H E S S COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes to renew and modify the Solid Waste Management Legal continued on next page

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Grinnell Library expands services Grinnell Library will expand its Contactless Pick Up service and offer computer use by appointment. Patrons can now request items from other libraries and pick up from 10:30 a.m. to 4

p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Computer use appointments are offered from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and can be made by calling 845-297-3428 (press 2 for

Circulation).

Sessions are limited to 90 minutes; black and white printing is .15 per page.

Patrons must wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines.

Visit www.grinnell-library.org to view our virtual programs and e-resources.

Grinnell Library is located at 2642 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls.

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Royal Carting) Transfer Station located in the Town of East Fishkill, Dutchess County. The facility was first permitted by the Department in 1990, and was most recently was authorized to receive municipal solid waste and construction and demolition debris at a throughput maximum of 270 tons per day and 1400 tons per week.

The proposed permit modification would increase the facility's authorized throughput to 330 tons per day and 1750 tons per week, extend the hours for waste processing from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday through Friday (hours of waste acceptance would remain the same as previous approvals), and proposes construction of a canopy over the residential waste drop off area. The proposed modifications involve no new physical disturbances to areas surrounding the site, nor involve any changes to the types of materials the facility is authorized to receive and process.

Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.

SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: Evaluation using a Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form or other information has concluded that the proposed activity will not impact registered, eligible or inventoried archaeo-

logical sites or historic structures.

DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29): It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.

Availability For Public Comment: Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 07/02/2020 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.

Contact Person: CHRISTOPHER LANG NYSDEC 21 S Putt Corners Rd New Paltz, NY 12561 (845) 256-3096 ________________ ________________

garding this project can be found on our website at: www@townofwappingerny.gov. under the July 6th Planning Board agenda.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS PRIOR TO THE MEETING YOU CAN EMAIL: bogunti@townofwappingerny.gov.

Signed Bruce Flower, Chairman Town of Wappinger Planning Board Date: June 15, 2020 ________________ ________________

pingerny.gov. under the July 6th Planning Board agenda.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS PRIOR TO THE MEETING YOU CAN EMAIL: bogunti@townofwappingerny.gov.

Signed Bruce Flower, Chairman Town of Wappinger Planning Board Date: June 15, 2020 ________________ ________________

Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 06/15/2020 Applicant: TOWN & COUNTRY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC 3 NEPTUNE RD STE A19A POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 Facility: MONTCLAIR TOWNHOUSE CONDOMINIUMS 20 MISK LN |AND RT 9D WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12601 Application ID: 3-1356-00043/00005 Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 15 Title 15 Water Withdrawal Public Project is located: in WAPPINGER in D U T C H E S S COUNTY Project Description: The applicant has applied for a new water withdrawal permit for the continued withdrawal of up to 78,000 gallons per day of water from five wells. The existing townhouse development was constructed in 1968.A new water withdrawal permit is required per section 15-1501.9 of the Environmental Conservation Law as this facility did not report withdrawal volumes prior to February 15, 2012.

Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person at mike.grosso@dec.n y.gov State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action.

SEQR Lead Agency None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.

DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and

Permitting (CP-29) It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.

Availability For Public C o m m e n t tact Person Comments on this project must be MICHAEL V GROSSO submitted in writing to the Contact DEC Person no later than 0 7 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 0 Putt Corners Rd or 15 days after the publication date New Paltz, NY 12561 of this notice, whichever is later ________________ ________________

NBRW9sN05pSVJEci8wQzdXQXgyUT09 Meeting ID: 968 1267 4244 Password: 07092020 One tap mobile: 16465588656,,9681 2674244#,,,,0#,,070 92020# US (New Y o r k ) +13017158592,,968 12674244#,,,,0#,,07 092020# US (Germantown) Dial by your location: 1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 968 1267 4244 Password: 07092020 Find your local numb e r : https://zoom.us/u/abt Mjgtyih The Meeting is being held in accordance with the New York State Public Officers Law and Executive Order 202.1 ("EO 202.1") issued on March 12, 2020 and Executive Order 202.15 issued on April 9, 2020, by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, which suspended Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, to the extent necessary to permit any public body to meet and take such actions authorized by the law without permitting in public in-person access to meetings and authorizing such meetings and public hearings to be held remotely by conference call, video conference or similar service. For any person unable to participate at the time of the meeting, email comments may be submitted in advance to dcolonna@fishkillny.gov.

Accordingly, NO IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE IS PERMITTED FOR THE MEETING. Public comment shall be permitted and all persons participating during the public hearing shall be entitled to be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF FISHKILL, NEW YORK Debbie Colonna, Planning Board Secretary June 22, 2020 ________________ ________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY Project Name: Relyea Terrace Subdivision Location: 26 Relyea Terrace Application No.: 20-5207 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Wappinger Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on the 6th day of July 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappinger Falls, NY pursuant to Article IX, Section 240-87 of the Town Law, on the application of 20-5207 Relyea Terrace Subdivision: The Town of Wappinger Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on a Subdivision Application to subdivide an existing parcel on 3.26 acres in an R40 Zoning District.

The property is located at 26 Relyea Terrace and is identified as Tax Grid No.: 6256-02-608945 in the Town of Wappinger.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Planning Board has not made a determination of significance pursuant to The Environmental Conservation Law and hereby reserves its right to make such determination after the conclusion of the public hearing.

PLEASE NOTE: Agenda, public hearing notice and supporting documents re-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY Project Name: Gordon Ground Mounted Solar Panel Location: 116 Dusty Trail Application No.: 20-4089 (Special Use Permit) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Wappinger Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on the 6th day of July 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappinger Falls, NY pursuant to Article IX, Section 240-87 of the Town Law, on the application of 20-4089 Gordon Ground Mounted Solar Panel: The Town of Wappinger Planning Board will conduct a public hearing to discuss a Special Use Permit for the installation of a ground mounted solar panel on 18.77 acres in an R40/80 Zoning District.

The property is located at 116 Dusty Trail and is identified as Tax Grid No.: 605704-744305 in the Town of Wappinger.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Planning Board has not made a determination of significance pursuant to The Environmental Conservation Law and hereby reserves its right to make such determination after the conclusion of the public hearing.

PLEASE NOTE: Agenda, public hearing notice and supporting documents regarding this project can be found on our website at: www@townofwap-

REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE The Purchasing Agent, County of Dutchess, Poughkeepsie, New York, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Bid #RFBDCP-35-20 Purchase Mid-Size All Wheel Drive Sedan Vehicle(s) Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the 15th day of July 2020 at the Dutchess County Division of Central Services, 378 Violet Avenue, Suite 2, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained by visiting our web site http://www.dutchess ny.gov , selecting “Government”, then selecting “Bidding and RFP Opportunities”. For additional information, call (845) 486-3613. ________________ ________________ REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE The Purchasing Agent, County of Dutchess, Poughkeepsie, New York, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Bid #RFBDCP-36-20 Purchase Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle(s) (PHEV) Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the 17th day of July 2020 at the Dutchess County Division of Central Services, 378 Violet Avenue, Suite 2, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained by visiting our web site http://www.dutchess ny.gov , selecting “Government”, then selecting “Bidding and RFP Opportunities”. For additional information, call (845) 486-3613. ________________ ________________ New York State

TOWN OF FISHKILL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GUARDIAN SELFSTORAGE PHASE 2 (SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL & SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Chapters 150-106 and 150-97.b of the Code of the Town of Fishkill, that the Planning Board of the Town of Fishkill will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 9, 2020, commencing at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible, in the matter of an Applicant's request to modify the existing Special Use Permit & Site Development Plan Approval to construct an additional temperature-controlled self-storage facility with a building footprint of 16,000 square feet including all necessary site improvements required for the project. The parcel for this proposal is located at 629 NYS Route 52, is identified as Tax Map Parcel No.: 6055-16794489 in the GB (General Business) and R-20 Zoning Districts.

The Public Hearing shall be conducted via video/tele-conference and so there will be no physical meeting location in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Fishkill residents.

Topic: Town of Fishkill Planning Board Meeting Date & Time: July 9, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/968 12674244?pwd=ZG

June 24, 2020

SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS

Diversions

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.

Binox by Krazydad

• 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 2B

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SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS

June 24, 2020

Orange County resident learning Mid Hudson Valley Mortgage Bankers Association donates $500 to vital skills to fight COVID-19 Rebuilding Together Dutchess County

The Mid Hudson Valley Mortgage Bankers Association made a donation of $500 to Rebuilding Together Dutchess County. Pictured, from left, are Dean Michael, MHVMBA Board Member, Vince Aurigemma, MHVMBA President, Christina Boryk, Executive Director at Rebuilding Together Dutchess County.

-Courtesy photo

Tito Mann, Jr., a native of Newburgh, Orange County, serving in the U.S. Navy, is learning skills that will be vital in the ongoing fight against a worldwide pandemic. “The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic brought an invisible enemy to our shores and changed the way we operate as a Navy,� said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. "The fight against this virus is a tough one, but our sailors are tougher. We must harden our Navy by continuing to focus on the health and safety of our forces and our families. The health and safety of our sailors and their families is, and must continue to be, our number one priority.�

Mann is preparing to protect sailors and their families by learning the latest in health care and training at the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC), a state-of-the-art DoD healthcare education campus that trains military medics, corpsmen and technicians.

-Courtesy photo U.S. Navy

Thank you To our first responders and healthcare workers.

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Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mid Hudson Valley Mortgage Bankers Association (MHVMBA) announced its donation of $500 to Rebuilding Together Dutchess County.

Rebuilding Together helps homeowners by bringing together and supporting a national network of local Rebuilding Together affiliates, corporate and individual donors, skilled trades individuals and associations and almost 100,000 volunteers each year.

Their goals include expanding current programming, which will have an enormous impact on neighborhoods affected by vacant housing. They also want to expand several current programs, including their Home Safety and Fire Prevention, Rebuilding Day Home Repair, Handyman and Community

Strong non-profit repair programs. “Even though the current pandemic safety measures have not allowed the MHVMBA to hold our regular events and fundraising efforts, we are still committed to supporting our local community organizations. Rebuilding Together Dutchess County is doing tremendous work in helping local homeowners who otherwise could not afford to make critical repairs to their homes. We are proud to continue our efforts to support the good work they do�, said Vince Aurigemma, Mid Hudson Valley Mortgage Bankers Association president.

For more information about Rebuilding Together Dutchess County, please visit them online at www.rebuildingtogetherdutchess.org.