07-01-20 Southern Dutchess News

Vol. 69, # 27 75 cents

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

East Fishkill to celebrate the 4th of July with socially distant concert, fireworks

Attendees are asked to park within the Hopewell hamlet. They will be able to see the fireworks show, which is being put on, as in years past, by Legion Fireworks, which is a company out of Wappingers Falls.

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The East Fishkill Recreation Department will hold a socially distant concert and fireworks show on Friday, July 3 at the East Fishkill Recreation Grounds in Hopewell Junction.

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By Kristine Coulter The Town of East Fishkill will host its annual fireworks show on Friday, July 3 at 9:15 p.m. During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, this event will require attendees to use social distance.

Attendees are asked to park in local parking lots in the hamlet of Hopewell and watch from their vehicles. Admission is free. Any questions, call 845-226-8395.

“I think it’s going to be well attended. I think people are tired of staying home.

This will be a nice change of pace for them,” said Nicholas D’Alessandro, Town of East Fishkill Supervisor.

As a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic the town had to cancel its annual spring events, such as its annual Easter Egg Hunt. The 4th of July fireworks show and concert will be the town’s first big event held since the outbreak of COVID-19.

Attendees are asked to park within the Hopewell hamlet. They will be able to see

the fireworks show, which is being put on, as in years past, by Legion Fireworks, which is a company out of Wappingers Falls.

“I have signage throughout the town reminding residents to keep their masks on” when getting out of the vehicles and to stay in their vehicles during the show, said D’Alessandro. The supervisor noted there are thousands of parking spaces throughout the hamlet for attendees to park and watch the fireworks light up the night sky. Town officials are recommending on the Town’s Facebook page, parking lots located at the East Fishkill Community Library, East Fishkill Community Center, CVS, Acme, or the Park’s lots. No cars will be parked on the fields which will be marked and spaced for concert goers.

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Local officials cautiously reopen city, town, village halls to public

By Kristine Coulter Town, village and city halls are being opened to the public with precautions being taken. They have been closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The [East Fishkill] Town Hall is open by appointment only. I think that’s been successful,” said East Fishkill Town Supervisor Nicholas D’Alessandro.

“We’ve had very good feedback from residents,” said the supervisor.

East Fishkill town officials are asking that what residents are able to do online (http://www. eastfishkillny.gov/), such as paying bills, the better, said D’Alessandro.

It is asked that if necessary, residents call the department they need to visit in town hall and set up an appointment. The numbers for the East Fishkill departments may be found on the Town’s Facebook page. The East Fishkill Town Hall is located at 330 Route 376 in East Fishkill.

The Fishkill Town Hall has been reopened to the public since June 15, with safety precautions Signage reminds residents to keep socially being taken. distant in Poughkeepsie City Hall.

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Dutchess hoping for tourism rebound in face of COVID-19

By Rich Thomaselli By all rights, by every metric imaginable, Samantha Martin didn't have to do this. She didn't have to reopen her village of Millbrook ice cream parlor, Samantha's Sweet Shoppe, for a second summer.

Not when her husband, Andre Neyrey, who owns the noted hospitality consultancy Blackwood Hospitality, was recovering from a Stage 3 cancer diagnosis.

Not when she and Neyrey were putting the finishing touches on Hudson House Retreat in Amenia, a sober living home for adult men seeking sobriety, which was featured on NBC's Today Show earlier this year.

Not when the public relations guru had her own New York City-based business to tend to, Media Maison, and its high-powered list of clients.

And certainly not when we remain in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, which has touched virtually every aspect of life and business as we know it.

Except …

Except, here we are.

Samantha's Sweet Shoppe reopens for a second season on July 4 at 11:30 a.m. It's one of the many resilient small businesses that define the generally small towns and villages in the area, which are representative of the determination to keep Dutchess County thriving as a mecca for tourists seeking the simple pleasures in life.

- A walk across an old, converted railroad bridge.

- A lesson in history at the boyhood home of one of the nation's greatest presidents.

- A ride in a bi-plane at an aerodrome.

- An ice cream cone or a piece of candy from a bygone era that jogs memories of childhood.

"Now that Andre has completed treatment of radiation and chemotherapy successfully, we feel we are in a better place to reopen and believe the best medicine is a return to my passion project of the store - smiling families getting an ice cream on a hot summer day in our quaint town of Millbrook," said Martin, whose shop will debut new flavors, more retro candy, and The Cookie Monster shake, in addition to its non-dairy and vegan ice cream selections. "We are also motivated to reopen to help our employees who are all recent graduates from Millbrook High School who are saving money for college in the fall."

Martin's shop, like many businesses in the area, might be small in stature, but it is part of the huge overall picture of tourism in the county.

And that picture is big business.

According to Dutchess Tourism vice president Melaine Rottkamp, who will take over as president in late July after longtime leader Mary Kay Vrba steps down, visitors spent $647.7 million in Dutchess County in 2018, the last year figures were available. Of that more than half-billion dollars, $164 million was spent on food and beverage.

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East Fishkill, Fishkill, and Wappinger Wish You A Very Happy Independence Day! Dear Neighbors!

On behalf of our respective communities, we wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Fourth of July! Though large public gatherings are on hold and we're limited in what we can do during these unprecedented times, we know that the residents of our Towns will continue to come together with unmatched community pride and patriotism! We as Americans are fortunate to live in a VRFLHW\ ZLWK ´FHUWDLQ XQDOLHQDEOH ULJKWV DPRQJ WKHVH DUH OLIH OLEHUW\ DQG WKH SXUVXLW RI KDSSLQHVVµ Happy Independence Day!

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"It's funny," Rottkamp said. "We don't really have a signature dish here, but the dishes we do have are appealing to foodies because they are so fresh from the many farms we have."

Rottkamp knows the obvious - it's doubtful that Dutchess County tourism will approach those kinds of numbers in 2020, and it will have a trickle-down effect. A big piece of the pie is the local and state sales tax that tourists pay, accounting for almost $80 million a year and reducing the tax burden on county residents by an average of $743 per household.

The group tours - busloads of tourists who come to see the historic sites and spend at gift stores and antique shops and restaurants - have been missing. This is especially true In Hyde Park and its environs, home to the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site Home and Library, the Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill National Historic Site, the Vanderbilt Mansion and Mills Mansion.

Karen Rudowski, general manager of the Roosevelt Inn in Hyde Park, said occupancy is currently at five percent of what it was last year because of the pandemic.

"Hyde Park has been hit hard by mainline tourism being out," Rudowski said.

"We have historic sites, but at most, only the grounds are open. We have the Fairgrounds just up the road (in Rhinebeck), but the (Dutchess County) Fair was canceled. We are surrounded by four colleges, but they were closed in March and we missed out on graduation.

We have the Culinary Institute (of

America) but the restaurants are closed.

It's been tough."

Said Rottkamp: "There are 11,000 jobs in this county tied to tourism, and those people spend $351 million annually on buying homes and cars and food. It's a big dent in the economy."

Yet, there is a sense of optimism around the area.

The film industry brings in a great deal of money to Dutchess County, Rottkamp said, and the critically acclaimed HBO series "I Know This Much Is True," starring Mark Ruffalo was shot here and is currently airing on the cable channel.

Many visitors have come up for daytrips, which is a start, and are hiking the more than 400 miles of trails at the 200 parks and trails in the area.

The Walkway Over The Hudson, the world's largest linear park connecting Poughkeepsie and Highland over the Hudson River, remains a popular destination.

In fact, one recent visitor from New York City, Joanna Balfour, came north with her daughter and ended up doing some exploring afterward.

"We fell in love with the Walkway," she said, to the point where she has made serious inquiries into purchasing a weekend/summer home in Highland.

The many farms in the area are also prepping for visitors in the fall to pick the famous Hudson Valley apples.

So there are good signs.

In fact, Rudowski said she is looking forward to celebrating the Roosevelt Inn's 50th anniversary next year.

"We're lucky," she said. "We've been around forever, so the mortgage is paid off and we just have our operating expenses."

The Walkway Over the Hudson is one of the main tourist attractions in Dutchess County.

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Both she and Martin said they have adapted and made the necessary changes to continue. At Samantha's Sweet Shoppe, employees will wear mask and gloves, which will be changed after every customer interaction. Masks will be provided for customers who do not have one. One customer or family will be allowed to enter at a time. Counters and surfaces will be sanitized after each customer interaction and product shelves are sanitized three times a day.

In addition, 20 percent of all purchases will be donated to several small cancer non-profits.

At the Roosevelt Inn, only one of the two buildings on the grounds will be used and that one is operating at 50 percent capacity. Guests are spaced out in every other room, so nobody is lodging next to another person. After checkout, each room is cleaned, sanitized and not used

for 24 hours.

And as far as that goes, Rudowski said "Our family is already known for having the cleanest property in the Valley."

At nearby Coppola's Restaurant in Hyde Park, owner Luigi Coppola said he was installing plexiglass between booths inside the establishment, in addition to outdoor seating with the proper social distancing.

"Everybody is doing what they have to do," Rottkamp said. "You want people to come back, but we have to do it safely."

To that end, Rottkamp is working on a marketing campaign that will soon debut, emphasizing a pledge that county businesses "will do the things we need to do, and we need you to do the things you can do" by visiting.

"I am, by nature, an optimistic person," Rottkamp said. "There is a tremendous pent-up demand for travel. It will come back and come back strong."

Molinaro: Tourism, income suffer without Renegades

By Rich Thomaselli One of the biggest tourist draws in Dutchess County for the past 26 years has been the Hudson Valley Renegades minor league baseball team.

A short-season Class A franchise of the Tampa Bay Rays, the Renegades have packed Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, routinely averaging more than 4,100 fans per game for 38 home games played in a 4,300-seat facility.

But as the days and weeks fly by, it is becoming more and more likely that baseball will be added to the list of what COVID-19 has taken away from this year.

The Hudson Valley Renegades were slated to play their first game of the 2020 New York-Penn League season on June 18, and their first home game at Dutchess Stadium on Wednesday, June 24. Those went by the wayside when the New YorkPenn League announced it was indefinitely postponing the season.

Now, with coronavirus cases spiking in a number of states that are navigating the different phases of the reopening process, one thing is becoming more and more painfully evident - we might not have Renegades baseball, leading to the obvious question of what happens if the entire season is canceled?

Well, for one, it's a major revenue hit with the tourism lost.

Having no minor league season in Dutchess County doesn't just affect baseball coaches, players, and fans, but it has a severe negative impact on the local economy as well. As each "game day" goes by without a game being played, money is lost.

"You're talking about $40 million worth of economic activity over the last 10 years," said Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. "So the loss of thousands of fans coming to the stadium every other night for three months, is the loss of a great economic stimulus that will have a profound impact."

Not to mention the players' loss of salary - though the Rays have been good about providing payment to their minor leaguers - as well as countless jobs, including summer positions, at the Stadium. Throw in hotel nights for visiting teams and visits to local restaurants, and it adds up.

"The biggest burden is, by this time, they would have staffed up by the hundreds, and those are all individuals who are not being employed at the moment," said Molinaro.

Unfortunately, the future does not look bright to try to bring back minor league baseball as officials have done with Major League Baseball.

"At this time right now, I don't believe any of our clubs could play ball, because of the restrictions and the guidelines that are out there," said Ben Hayes, President of the New York-Penn League. "There are eight different states we operate in, from Vermont, down to Maryland, out to Ohio.

We have 14 teams spread across that geographic area, and you can't play with just a couple of teams."

New York State has not yet lifted orders which would allow Dutchess Stadium to open, and until that order is lifted, no types of events are allowed to be held at the ballpark.

"If there is no minor league season, there are other things we will be doing here at the facility once the phases allow us to do that," said Renegades president Steve Gliner. "We're going to be announcing some camps here shortly, some other baseball-related things that we'll be able to do when we're able to do that."

Hayes said he's still holding out hope for a season, however truncated it might be.

"Oh sure, I think if everybody was cleared to operate, and we were able to operate, I think that would be something we could do," said Hayes. "All of our clubs have plans in place if given the

green light, so we're ready, and prepared, but we're being very cautious."

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Building a strong Red Cross To the Editor: Serving as Regional CEO for the last 14 years has been an incredible honor and joy for me. What could be better than leading an organization that has helped people in need in our region for over 100 years. And what could be better than spending time with our small staff and over 1500 volunteers who pour their hearts and souls into their work every day no matter what the challenge is before them.

The Red Cross has taught me that our communities are full of so many good people, including our Red Cross volunteers, Board members, staff and donors, that selflessly give of themselves to help others every single day. So much has happened in the Red Cross over the last 14 years. What started as a group of small chapters has grown into a stronger 27 county region serving over 3.6 million people.

Working closely with our government and non-government partners, we have significantly increased our capacity to respond to disasters. This is critically important as the incidence of climate related disasters continues to increase. I’m proud of the work we are doing building new and diverse partnerships so that our communities receive as much support as possible when disasters occur.

Over 90 percent of our workforce are volunteers. Over the last 14 years, we have responded to hurricanes, floods, ice storms and tornadoes and many large and devastating fires. We have also deployed hundreds of amazing Red Crossers each year to disasters throughout our nation. Those volunteers work for weeks, often in difficult conditions, helping disaster victims.

There is nothing I have enjoyed more than spending time every day with such committed and kind humanitarians. I’m pleased that both locally and nationally the Red Cross has built a comprehensive program to support and engage our volunteers; including providing training and learning opportunities, recognition and a variety of work experiences. Our goal is to be the organization of choice for volunteering in our communities and our satisfaction surveys show that we are making great strides in providing the best volunteer experience possible.

We continue to respond to so many devastating home fires each year. In just a moments time, people often must evacuate their homes leaving behind everything.

Fortunately, whenever there is a residential fire in our region, our Red Crossers are quickly on the scene to provide emotional and financial support. Last year in our region, we responded to nearly 500 local fires helping over 2000 people.

Because fires are our most common type of disaster, we have begun a Home Fire Campaign designed to reduce deaths and injuries from fires. We have installed over 27,000 smoke alarms in area homes and have provided fire safety training to thousands of families.

We have significantly grown our disaster preparedness programs that train tens of thousands of people annually. I am proud of our Pillowcase project that teaches 3-5 graders to be prepared for emergencies.

The Red Cross has a long history of providing support for members of the military, their families and veterans. We have significantly grown our services to military families providing help to thousands of families each year. Daily, we work to match those in need with available resources. We have programs providing support to families and soldiers both during and after deployments. We provide needed emotional support to

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EFCL to open for in-house services The East Fishkill Community Library will open for in-house library service on Wednesday, July 1. The library returns to regular hours (Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday until after Labor Day).

Curbside service in dedicated parking spaces will continue for patrons who prefer not to enter the building.

Available services are; browsing the collection and checking out materials; use of Library computers by appointment for up to one hour; use of dedicated computer to file Census data, and reference services.

Programming, studying, sitting to read, playing with toys, reading to Sayde, are all on hold until a later time.

The library staff has installed sneeze guards and will have ample supplies of

hand sanitizer for staff and patron use.

Patrons and staff must wear masks at all times; physical distancing will be enforced. While browsing the stacks can be omnidirectional, the library staff asks that patron enter at the Main Entrance (the east entrance on the parking lot side) and exit using the south entrance (by the WiFi Café). The library is limited to 50% capacity (staff and patrons).

“We appreciate that this is “Library Lite” and look forward to being back with more normalized services as soon as possible.

Until then, we are taking this health threat very seriously. We value all of our staff and patrons and want you around for a very long time,” said Gloria Goverman, East Fishkill Community Library Director.

Information is available on the library’s website at eflibrary.org, or by calling the library at 845-221-9943.

WCSD to hold remote public hearing on Code of Conduct The Wappingers Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing remotely on Wednesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. The public hearing will be live streamed at: https://youtu.be/ YoSeo-oHAGg The purpose of this Public Hearing is to seek input/feedback on revisions to the 2020-2021 Code of Conduct. Information about the Code of Conduct may be obtained by visiting the website:

www.wappingersschools.org. Comments may be submitted during the live stream via email to: wcsd.comments@wcsdny.org.

The public may continue to provide comments/feedback for thirty days via this email, prior to the anticipated adoption by the Board of Education on Aug. 3.

The Public Hearing will be immediately followed by the Board of Education Meeting.

Women’s Professional Network to host ‘Leading Through Crisis’ panel July 14 Struggling to support your team during the global pandemic? Look no further.

Join Women’s Professional Network (WPN) on July 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a panel discussion on "Leading Through Crisis." The panel will feature female founders and owners of local businesses and non-profit leaders in the Greater Hudson Valley area.

The panelists include: - La Toya Flood Founder and Owner of Ruby Mae Soul Food Restaurant - Joanna Frang Executive Director of the Barrett Art Center - Christine Pellegrino Founder, Owner, and Director of

Pellegrino Healing Center - Lori Rivenburgh Executive Director of The Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Club Moderator: - Maureen Gittelman Dutchess Community College This panel will not only answer one’s questions and concerns about leading and supporting a team in the midst of hardship, but also provide a community that confirms we are all in this together as female leaders.

The event is free for WPN Members (with use of usual promo code) or $10 for non-members.

For information, visit https://www.womensprofessionalnetworkhv.org/.

Poughkeepsie Public Library District reopens its two libraries

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families during difficult moments and work with patients at our local VA hospitals.

There is no more noble cause than aiding those who have served our country.

During the current COVID 19 outbreak, we were quickly able to transition our operations and continue our services such as responding to disasters and helping military families while protecting the health of our staff, volunteers and clients. We also provide support to frontline health care workers and organizations throughout the region like food banks and food pantries that are meeting new COVID-19 related community needs.

I want to thank all our community for your strong support. The Red Cross cannot accomplish its mission without your donations of funds, time and blood. The work above could only be done by all of us working together as a team.

I [left] at the end of June knowing that thanks to all of you, the Red Cross will continue to thrive in Eastern New York helping people when they need us most.

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Both libraries of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District are now open every day except Sundays. The Summer Reading Program for youth began on Monday, June 29, at 10 a.m. with an outdoor party in the Adriance Memorial Library parking lot on Noxon Street in Poughkeepsie.

Patrons are welcomed to browse the collection and borrow materials but the number of people in the buildings will be restricted. Curbside pick-up of materials continues for those who prefer that option. Visitors are required to wear face coverings in the building and sneeze guards are in place at all service desks.

Patrons can now access public computers,

FAX, and copy machines and receive personal assistance with computer questions. Virtual programs are slowly transitioning back to in-person gatherings of small numbers.

“Inevitably, there’s a tension between access and safety,” said director Tom Lawrence. “We want to cater to our patrons who desperately want to use our services but of course, we have to make sure we’re protecting everyone’s health.

We hope our patrons will understand this dilemma and will be patient as we gradually return to our normal service.”

For more information, visit the Library District’s website at www.poklib.org.

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Notes from the Town of Wappinger Supervisor

Wappinger Town Hall reopens Greetings Wappinger residents and businesses. As we have entered Phase 3, and prepare to start Phase 4 around July 4th, please be advised that Wappinger Town Hall is open under the following schedule and guidelines: - On June 15th our Town staff began to return to their offices.

- On June 23rd, we began a limited reopening to residents and businesses by appointment only.

- On or about July 6th, Town Hall will begin to reopen for general visitation.

All throughout the reopening, and likely through the end of 2020, CDC Covid19 guidelines will be observed strictly.

The Town Board approved on June 8th Covid19 “Protocols and Guidelines” that must be followed by staff and visitors alike. These Protocols and Guidelines can be found on the Town’s website. Key protocols for visiting Town Hall include: - All guests arriving for meetings must enter through the main, front, (north-facing) doors since they are automatic and

also it is the largest entrance space. - All other entrances will be locked from the inside. Signs will be posted to use the front entrance. Additionally: - Each visitor must register and answer a questionnaire on a listing their name and their contact cell number, then you will be asked to wait in your vehicle if socially distant space is not available in Town Hall.

-Each Department representative will go to the clipboard and call the resident, ask them to come into the building. Then, the Department employee and the resident will proceed to a designated area in the large meeting room or a location best suited for the department based on their situation.

When leaving the building, the visitor will be escorted out and the employee will call in the next person. If they are next or are the only person on the list we will ask the person to sit in the limited seating in the building so as not to inconvenience the visitor more than necessary, and if the

person is elderly, handicapped or have difficulty walking, we will assist the person in need.

During the first visit, the Department greeter will provide a mask if the visitor does not have one (everyone must wear a mask when in Town Hall), offer hand sanitizer, take an infrared temperature, and ask basic questions. A basic questionnaire will be required of the visitor (to be available online).

We will continue to encourage all payments to be made by credit card or direct deposit. We want to eliminate most if not all cash payments. The greeter will explain to visitors that check payments must go in the bin; we will have envelopes and pens available.

Wherever possible, all permits will be issued by mail or digitally.

Please note that the Justice Court is NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME. We do not yet have an opening date.

Until we next meet, please stay safe and remain well.

Supervisor Richard Thurston

Notes from the Wappingers Falls Mayor

Village announces reopening, new projects Over the past five weeks, the Village Hall has been re-opened with nonemployees not allowed to enter the building. People should call to discuss business over the phone and if an in-person meeting is essential, it can be arranged in a safe space. Meetings have continued to be held online, while the Board studies the possibilities of having in person meetings again.

The Village has been working with its businesses on ways to assist them with reopening. Our restaurants who have hung on throughout this shutdown are open again and serving outside. The Village relaxed site plan approvals and allowed them to use their own property, or neighboring parcels or even Village owned land so that they can serve a larger number of people. We hope that you reach out and patronize these businesses so we can keep them around. They are a very important part of our revitalized village center.

While restaurants with their own property or who rent parcels with large parking areas are stealing some of this space for covered dining, there are a couple of establishments who are looking to construct more permanent additions to outdoor seating space. The Vinyl Room is requesting that the Village consider licensing the use of Mary Ross Park at the corner of Mill and East Main Streets. He would donate the improvements of the park to include a level stone patio which would overlook the intersection. It would always remain accessible to non-patrons of the establishment both during and outside of operating hours. It would also be a space that could be used as a bandstand for street fairs as well as a much improved area for seating anytime.

Directly across from Mary Ross Park is the long empty Goring Hall site. The owner of the soon to be open Patsy’s has purchased this site. After careful consideration of the site for a potential infill devel-

opment as a mixed used 3-story building, he has come to the same conclusion as other developers that rebuilding is too expensive for the potential rental return on investment. So this past Wednesday night, he presented a conceptual plan to place a one level pavilion which would serve food and drink in an open air setting. The two outdoor areas would compliment the already existing outdoor deck featured at d’Vine Wine Bar and also create a sense that the block between Market and Mill Streets on East Main Street was the center of the Village Center. It would certainly further solidify the Village Center as an area from which patrons could enjoy the historic and natural scenery of our village in a unique and special way.

Before the pandemic, the Village had been wrapping up its planning efforts for the Village Center, the Bleachery and other areas of the Village. An up to date vision was the goal. The pandemic has surely changed some of our thinking on our own resiliency and planning for undeveloped or under developed spaces in the village. However, the planning was already embracing the idea of outdoor spaces. You can see that in the soon to be completed Franny Reese Park. Once complete, the park will offer a small amphitheater overlooking Wappinger Lake and we are hopeful that it will find some use this Fall when it is complete.

The Village has also long wondered what to do with Fallsview Park which overlooks the Falls, the iconic view of the bridge and a beautiful gorge. It is a 215 foot long property. As part of these efforts, the Village had conceptual designs drawn to inspire discussion of how to use the park. The designs show that space could host another public/private partnership and site an architecturally compatible building with a large multi-tiered patio space stretching over 150 feet of length

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Adam and the Newhearts at 7 p.m. at the East Fishkill Recreation Park, Route 376.

This will be the group’s 32nd annual summer performance in the town. This will be the Town of East Fishkill Recreation’s first concert of the summer this year. Safe “distant-dancing” and singing is expected, according to East Fishkill Recreation Director Bill Green.

“Our annual Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Show is presented each summer to celebrate the birth of our nation and for residents to come together

and enjoy the music and the patriotic displays in the air. This year it especially significant because of the pandemic which has shut down the lives of so many people,” said Green.

Adam and the Newhearts sing the “oldies” – hits from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

“We're hoping people will come out to hear the great music or drive to one of the many local parking areas to view Legion's super Fireworks Show while at the same time being careful and following social distancing as best they can. We're hoping this will be the start of a fun outdoor summer season,” said Green.

The rain date is July 5 at the same time.

overlooking the falls, gorge and bridge.

The special view that is created in this space would be worthy of highlighting in our Village Center. It could create a special space much like Round House in Beacon has accomplished with its operation. Of course this is just a concept and it is one that village residents need to consider for its pros and cons in a public process. It is hoped that we can make these ideas the center of a public process where residents and stakeholders can make their voices heard. Other projects which would be considered are the Bleachery renovation and re-development as well as middle West Main and Upper East Main Streets and the ongoing transformation of Route 9.

The Mayor and two Planning Board members with our consultants met with the consultants for and the owner of the Market Street building that burned in February to discuss his intent to apply to the Planning Board to rebuild. He expects to apply to rebuild a building of similar mass with the same number of units with an improved façade.

The Village will assist small businesses with less than five employees to apply for “Micro-enterprise Grants” through Dutchess County for funding to defray the losses they might have suffered due to the Coronavirus shutdowns. The application period is expected to start in August.

Businesses can call the Mayor for more information.

In response to the terrible events in Minneapolis, I issued with the Board and the Police Commissioner a formal statement against the actions of the police officers who asphyxiated George Floyd. I met with our new Commissioner to review policies and we discussed setting up a committee of residents to review those policies. The Village is proud of its progressive body camera policy which ensures that our police and public are pro-

Mayor Matt Alexander tected by video coverage of their public interactions. We will continue to strive to improve those policies. We are also proud of the department’s deep commitment to being well engaged with the community and are confident that they are here to serve every member of our very diverse village. We also offer our genuine concern and love to all of those in our community who have been traumatized by the continued assaults against African Americans throughout our country.

The Village would also like to thank Third Ward Trustee Brian Whitten who resigned effective June 1. He was a very committed and hard working member of our team who always fought for the best for the community. We wish him the best in his new community. On June 10, the Village appointed Bryan Lammers as the new Third Ward Trustee. He will fill out the remainder of this term and be an engaged and caring representative for all of the Third Ward and all Village residents.

Wappinger n o i t a e r c e R

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, 7:00 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.

While we are now in Phase 3 of reopening, you need to continue to wear a mask whenever you leave the house, social distance and sanitize your hands. Be kind to others and leave some groceries and necessities on the shelf for the next person.

Remember, this virus isn’t breaking us, it’s making us stronger. Meanwhile, be kind, be patient and take care of each other.

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July 1, 2020

Governor’s reversal of decision angers Galleria Mall owners, tenants

By Rich Thomaselli The owners of the Poughkeepsie Galleria and its tenants are furious with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who reversed his own decision to reopen malls as part of Phase 4 during the coronavirus pandemic – which could have been as early as July 6 – to an indefinite date.

“What’s the difference between a crowded Target or a crowded Wal Mart and the mall?” asked a frustrated Gene Gold, owner of Pearle Vision in the Galleria. “The mall has exceeded guidelines set by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). They’ve got it all taken care of.”

The issue centers on Cuomo’s flip-flop last week when he said gyms, malls and movie theaters will not reopen until the

state Health Department does an investigation of air-filtering systems and whether they can successfully remove coronavirus from the air.

“We don’t want to go ahead until we know what we’re doing,” Cuomo said, according to the Albany Times-Union.

“Logic suggests that if you see a problem in other states, then you explore it before you move forward in your state and that’s what we’re doing with gyms, theaters and malls.”

Syracuse-based Pyramid Management Group, which owns several malls in the state, including the Poughkeepsie Galleria, was naturally disappointed and disputed the assertion about the heating and cooling systems.

“While we can appreciate the State’s concern about the public’s health and safety, any reporting that suggests that HVAC systems within enclosed shopping centers are more likely to distribute the virus than HVAC systems within restaurants, barber shops, office buildings, museums and free-standing retailers already open like Target, Wal Mart, Hobby Lobby, TJ Maxx (and others) is simply false,” the company said in a statement. “The quality of overall air circulation in our shopping centers, which also benefit from considerable open and airy corridors, is as good or better than those venues that have been allowed to re-open.

Numerous health and safety experts support the view that enclosed shopping cen-

ters present no greater risk of spreading the virus through their HVAC systems than standalone, free-standing retailers’ locations. If anything, the relative risk within our airy, enclosed malls may in fact be lower as we have done more than is necessary based on health and safety recommendations to improve the existing air filtration systems within our shopping centers to bolster the quality of airflow within our centers.”

For business owners like Gold, a decision needs to happen more sooner than later.

“The businesses, the employees, their families … you might not even see 50 percent of the businesses come back to the mall,” he said. “We have to get those stores open in a week or two.”

Municipalities cautiously reopen to public Continued from page 1

“We had a court officer in the lobby,” said Town of Fishkill Supervisor Ozzy Albra. Albra said temperatures of visitors have been taken with a non-invasive thermometer.

“We direct them to the [town] Clerk’s Office, where there is a partition,” noted the Fishkill supervisor. Fishkill Town Hall will be open to visitors Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Everyone entering Fishkill Town Hall must wear a face mask and observe social distancing. Those who do not comply with these requirements, or who have a fever or are visibly ill, will be denied entry to the town hall.

“We still want people to pay basic bills online,” he said. There is a box in the vestibule of the Fishkill Town Hall, 807 Route 52, for those who want to drop off their water bill payments.

City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison announced that City Hall reopened to the public on Thursday, June 25. Some departments will operate by appointment only, in order to assure social distancing. “No one liked to wait in line even before the coronavirus hit, and anything we can do to ensure our citizens get served promptly is job-one in the post-COVID world of public service,” said Rolison in a release. City Administrator Marc Nelson said, “The days of taking a number or standing around waiting one’s turn are over, and visitors to City Hall will be having an entirely better experience than they may have had in the past.”

Face coverings are required in the Poughkeepsie City Hall. Staff is required to wear a mask when interacting with customers, during the work-day when unable

to practice social distancing and when using elevators even if alone.

City of Poughkeepsie officials noted there is enhanced daily cleaning and a regular “deep cleaning” of City Hall, the Court and Police Department, including all public areas. There are sanitizer stations throughout the building for the public to use. Parking for citizens and visitors to City Hall will be free in the underground garage, which will be open from 8 am. 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For those who plan to go to the City Cashier, Parking Division, or City Chamberlain, all located on the ground floor, no appointment is needed. The public, though, is strongly encouraged to make payment for all city services by mail, or online. The public may also use the drop-box located in front of entrance to the police department on the north side of City Hall.

Poughkeepsie City Hall operations of hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Appointments may be made online at: https://cityofpoughkeepsie.com/ appointment Payments should be made via the city website: https://cityofpoughkeepsie.com/finance/payments/ or by mail to: 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601, or by using the drop box near the front door of the Police Station on Mansion Street.

Residents may contact city staff and officials by phone, and a contact list is available at https://cityof poughkeepsie.com/contact-the-city-ofpoughkeepsie.

The Town of Wappinger is having a “soft” and limited reopening of the town hall to the public. Town staff returned to Wappinger Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, June 15. On the town’s website, it states that visitation by residents and

Town of Fishkill asking residents to conserve water On its Facebook page, Town of Fishkill officials are asking residents to conserve water. The Town water systems can provide for this increased usage; however, a mechanical failure, fire, or water-main break will complicate supplies. If the current drought continues, water supplies will diminish. The post offers the following tips to conserve water: 1) If possible, water vegetable and flower gardens with buckets or a watering can, instead of a garden hose.

2) Watering lawns after sunset is more beneficial for your lawn and uses less water.

3) Target any lawn sprinklers toward desired areas and avoid driveways, sidewalks and roadways. Using a timer for

sprinkling can limit excess watering.

4) When washing your car, utilize a bucket of soapy water and rinse quickly with a hose.

5) Avoid using garden hoses to clean surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, decks and patios. Instead, use a leaf blower or broom.

6) Repair any leaks in swimming pools.

Small leaks can still allow a large amount of water to escape, requiring you to use up to hundreds of gallons to refill your pool.

These tips will not only conserve water for the local water districts, they can also help reduce one’s individual water bill, according to town officials. Residents with wells are also encouraged to practice conservation.

Signage reminds members of the public to wear masks in Poughkeepsie City Hall.

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businesses on an appointment only and emergency basis. Residents are required to call the appropriate department to arrange for a meeting by appointment only. All visitors must observe social distancing requirements and everyone is required to wear face masks when entering and meeting in Town Hall.

“July 6 we open for the public but still prefer calling ahead to advise us they are coming in. The rules are on the website but a reminder that everyone will need to sign in and be escorted to a meeting location. All people are required to wear masks,” stated Richard Thurston, Town of Wappinger Supervisor.

“We will work out meeting space requirements such as to be held in the main Board room with dividers, in the small conference room space, etc. Also, we have space in the Town rooms at the Emergency Services Building, Schlathaus and Carnwath in which meetings could

also be held. We will work with the Department supervisors and Buildings and Grounds on appropriate arrangements. During nice weather, meetings can also be held in the Gazebo,” notes the announcement on the website.

Village of Wappingers Falls Mayor Matt Alexander said, “Over the past five weeks, the Village Hall has been reopened with non-employees not allowed to enter the building. People should call to discuss business over the phone and if an in-person meeting is essential, it can be arranged in a safe space. Meetings have continued to be held online, while the Board studies the possibilities of having in person meetings again.” The village hall is located at 2582 South Ave. in the Village of Wappingers Falls.

The Village of Fishkill Village Hall, 1095 Main St. in the Village of Fishkill, has not been reopened to the public, as of press time, said Village Clerk Angela Arasim.

EF residents advised to conserve water usage Town of East Fishkill officials are advising East Fishkill Water District residents, that due to the extreme heat and drought conditions, they are asking residents to conserve water usage. Water should only be used for essential purposes, according to the Facebook post on the town’s Facebook page. “Please DO NOT use water to water your lawns, wash your cars, fill your pools, wash your house, etc. The water systems are being strained keeping up with the demand,” it states.

July 1, 2020

SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS

County COVID-19 updates

Dutchess poised for Phase 4 on July 7

By Kate Goldsmith Dutchess County and the Mid-Hudson region are currently on track to begin Phase 4 of New York's reopening plan, NY Forward, on July 7. Industries permitted to resume in this phase include higher education, low-risk arts & entertainment and media production. Guidance is available at https://forward.ny.gov/ .

In addition, gathering capacity will increase to 50 people, up from the current 25 person maximum. Houses of worship will be able to increase capacity to 33 percent, up from the current 25-percent maximum.

However, several industries that were scheduled to reopen have now been postponed, including malls, gyms and amusements. That state has not yet set a reopening date for these businesses.

As Independence Day approaches, County Executive Marc Molinaro encouraged residents to attend the "Dutchess County Goes Renegade!" celebration on Saturday, July 4. A collaboration between Dutchess County Government, the

Hudson Valley Renegades, the Dutchess County Fairgrounds and Silo Ridge Field Club, and sponsored by Central Hudson Gas & Electric and iHeartMedia of the Hudson Valley, "Dutchess County Goes Renegade!" will offer free socially distant fireworks displays on July 4, beginning at 9:30 p.m. at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill, Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck and Silo Ridge Equestrian Center in Amenia.

Gates will open at each venue at 7:30 p.m., and parking is limited at each site.

No alcohol will be permitted at this carryin/carry-out event, and residents are asked to remain near their car for the duration of the event.

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, http://www.dutchessny.gov/coronavirus , its Coronavirus hotline, (845) 486-3555, and on Facebook and Twitter (@DutchessCoGov).

East Fishkill n o i t a e r c e R

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.

REMEMBER WHEN "2020" WAS YOUR GOAL AT THE EYE EXAM!

EF Democratic Committee to host Zoom meeting July 8 The regular meeting of the East Fishkill Democratic Committee will be held Wednesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. It will be a Zoom meeting. All registered Democrats living in East Fishkill are

invited and encouraged to attend.

To request the link to the meeting send an email to EFDemscommittee@gmail.com.

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State COVID-19 updates

Cuomo determined to continue controlling the spread in New York

By Kate Goldsmith As several states see their infection rates substantially increasing, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has taken steps to see that New York's coronavirus numbers keep trending in the right direction.

New York was one of the states hit hard at the onset of the pandemic, but over the course of a few months has been able to "bend the curve" on hospitalizations, infection rates, deaths and other key metrics. The state's percentage of positive tests continues to hover around 1 percent.

"New Yorkers have controlled the spread of this unprecedented virus by being smart and disciplined, and our progress to date is illustrated by the current low numbers of new cases and hospitalizations," Cuomo said on Sunday. "But as we are seeing in other states who reopened quickly, the pandemic is far from over and we need stay vigilant."

On Sunday, the governor directed the NYS Department of Health (DOH) to investigate a potential COVID-19 exposure at a high-school graduation in Westchester County (part of the MidHudson region) from an individual who recently returned from Florida, which now has one of the highest infection rates in the country.

The person - who attended the Horace Greeley High School drive-in graduation ceremony on June 20 at Chappaqua Train Station - subsequently began showing symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19. Since then, four more individuals who attended the ceremony and had contact with the first positive case have also tested positive. All individuals who have tested positive are currently self-isolating.

In addition to the graduation ceremony, the individual participated in a non-school related "Field Night" event on June 20, which was also attended by juniors and seniors and students from surrounding school districts.

The DOH has directed anyone who attended these events to quarantine.

In another effort to mitigate risk of new infection clusters, Cuomo issued an executive order that makes New York employees who voluntarily travel to high-risk states ineligible for COVID-19 paid sick leave.

"If we are going to maintain the progress we've seen, we need everyone to take personal responsibility," said Cuomo.

Consistent with Cuomo's recently announced mandated quarantine of all incoming travelers from hot-spots around the country, employees will forgo their paid sick leave benefits from New York's COVID-19 paid sick leave law if they engage in non-essential travel to any state that has a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents, or higher than a 10percent test positivity rate over a sevenday rolling average. This provision does not apply if the employee travels for work

or at the employer's request.

The provision included in Executive Order 202.45 mirrors the law's existing provision that makes New Yorkers ineligible for paid sick leave if they travel to any country designated as having a level two or three travel health notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"We've gone through hell once - we don't want to go through it again," Cuomo stated.

IN BRIEF: - The Nourish NY Initiative continues to provide New Yorkers in need with access to healthy food. Over the past 50plus days, Nourish NY has purchased 4.8 million pounds, or 557,018 gallons, of raw milk from farmers, which has been distributed to New Yorkers in the form of yogurt, cheese and other dairy products, in addition to milk. 394 distributions have taken place with an estimated 114,833 households receiving Nourish NY products.

- $65 million in federal CARES Act funding is available for child-care providers statewide through the New York Forward Child Care Expansion Incentive program. The funding will help bring closed programs back to operation to serve families returning to the workplace.

- Malls, movie theaters and gyms will not reopen under Phase 4 guidelines as originally thought. "These industries are unusually risky from a health standpoint," Cuomo said. "The State is undertaking further study to ensure we make informed decisions before reopening."

- New York is reaching out to offer assistance to states with high infection rates. "As states across the nation are seeing spikes in new cases, New York's outlook remains good," the governor said, adding, "In our hour of need we had volunteers from across the country who helped us go from the worst situation in the country to one of the best, and we will repay that help and that kindness in any way we can."

- New York restaurants and bars can continue selling alcoholic beverages for takeout and delivery for an additional 30 days as of June 26. This extends a measure first implemented March 17. Cuomo reiterated that bars are responsible for the sidewalk/area in front of their establishment and must comply with health regulations or they can lose their liquor license.

- On Sunday, New York had 5 deaths related to COVID-19, the lowest singleday number since March 15.

Hospitalizations are now below 900. The Hudson Valley's rate of positive tests continues to stay around 1 percent. The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are available at https://forward.ny.gov/.

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July 1, 2020

Obituaries Helen C. Beckhusen Laube March 20, 1932-June 18, 2020 - Helen (Wernicke) was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Arthur and Helen E. Beckhusen.

She was raised in Queens and Brooklyn and graduated from New Utrect HS (1946-1950). She married the late Donald E. Laube, Sr. and moved to Salt Point, NY where she lived until 2010 when she and Don moved to La Mesa, Ca. They moved back to Wappingers Falls in 2015, where Donald passed away on January 30, 2016, after 60 years of marriage. Helen worked in the Millbrook School District for many years, primarily as the Assistant Librarian in the elementary schools, a great joy for Helen as it combined two of her great loves, children and books! She also worked for the Dutchess County Clerk's office and was involved in various political campaigns in her district. Helen's life revolved around her family. She is survived by her beloved children, Donald E. Laube, Jr. and his wife, Karen (Wappingers Falls), Laney Hoover and her husband, Todd (Flagstaff, AZ), and David W. Laube (Hyde Park), grandchildren, Matthew Laube (Dee), Christopher Laube (Jamie), Kirstie Cartwright (Ca), Ariana Hoover (Ohio), and 4 beautiful great-grandchildren whom she adored.

Helen touched the lives of many with her kindness and will be remembered for her heart of gold. A private celebration of her life will be held by her family at a future date.

Catherine Keays Levine Catherine Keays Levine passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020 at Wingate in Beacon, NY, at the age of 86. Catherine (Kay) was born on August 28, 1933, in New Hamburg, NY, daughter of the late Annunziata Pettorrosi and the late Francis (Frank) Keays. She was predeceased by her husband, John R. Levine, and her brothersin-law Michael Levine and George Rapalje.

Catherine is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Dyson) Faulds, and her husband, Tim, of Fishkill; daughter, Lori Moss, and her husband, Hugh, of Cold Spring, NY; daughter Patricia, of Beacon; son, John, of Fishkill, NY. Also surviving are grandchildren Rebecca Sela, and her husband Dave; Emily Ivansheck, and her husband Zach; Colin Faulds, Victoria, John, James, and William Moss; great-grandchildren Owen and Harper Ivansheck; niece Carole McElduff, and her husband John; niece Christine Rapalje, and her husband, Keith; niece Anne Rapalje; nephew, George

Rapalje, Jr., and his wife, Lisa; great nieces Claire, Colleen, and Erin McElduff, and Hope Rapalje, and great-nephews Jack McElduff and George Rapalje, lll. Kay is survived by her sister-in-law, Carole Rapalje, of Beacon. Kay was a 1951 graduate of Wappingers High School, in Wappingers Falls. In 1952, she married John (Jack) Dyson; they later divorced. In the late 1950s, Kay worked at Texaco Research Center, in Beacon, where she met John Levine. They were married in Beacon on October 30, 1960. Shortly thereafter, John and Kay opened Riverview Restaurant, on Fair Street in Cold Spring, and remained Cold Spring residents for the rest of their lives. In 1968, Kay began working at Butterfield Hospital, in Cold Spring, first as Ward Clerk, then Medical Records Technician and, eventually, the Director of Medical Records. She remained at Butterfield until it closed in 1993, leaving only briefly to take a position at Putnam Hospital Center, in Carmel. She also served on the committee for the annual Butterfield Hospital Fair for many year. After retiring, Kay volunteered for both the Putnam History Museum and the Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce, working in the visitors' kiosk on Main Street. In 1969, Kay became somewhat of a celebrity in Cold Spring when she appeared on the television game show “Jeopardy,” where she remained the defending champion for a full week. During the 1960s and 70s, she also dedicated much of her time to the Girl Scouts of America, serving as a troop leader for hundreds of Philipstown girls at virtually every level of scouting. Kay went on to serve as a Westchester-Putnam Council district chair and organized a jamboree at Haldane Central School which drew girl scouts from around New York State. An avid rock and roll fan, Kay began attending concerts in the mid-1970s. In 1977, she took her children to their first real concert ever - Fleetwood Mac's Rumours tour show at Madison Square Garden. Over the next several decades, Kay attended nearly fifty concerts, the likes of which included Billy Joel, Jackson Browne, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Jethro Tull, Chicago, ELO, the Doobie Brothers, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul McCartney, and the Rolling Stones. During their 59 years together, John and Kay traveled extensively around the country, visiting nearly all 48 of the continental United States. During the 1980s and 90s, they took their grandchildren Rebecca, Emily, and Colin on some of these adventures. Like her

husband, Kay was a die-hard football fan, and the New York Giants were her team.

She also got immense joy from watching her grandsons, John, James, and William Moss, play for both the Philipstown Pop Warner Seahawks and the Haldane Blue Devils. Anyone who knew her well will remember Kay's passionate, albeit sometimes overzealous support of her teams.

Donations may be made in Kay's memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please visit www.stjude.org for donation information. A memorial service, under the direction of Clinton Funeral Home, will be planned for a future date. It will celebrate the lives of Kay and John, who were married 60 years ago in October.

Duane Galletta Duane was born on February 28, 1939 in Beacon to the late Harold and Edna (Morris) Lake. On April 4, 1959, she married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Galletta in Beacon at St. John's Church.

Bob predeceased Duane in 1987. In addition to her parents and husband, Duane was also predeceased by her son, Robert.

For many years, Duane was employed with the City of Beacon as the Secretary to the Mayor and as a Records Clerk for the Police Department. Duane loved spending time with her family and friends.

She also enjoyed genealogy, traveling, scrapbooking, and making greeting cards.

Duane is survived by her son, Paul and his wife, Kim; her son, Pete; her grandsons, Bobby, Tommy, Dominic, and Luciano; her granddaughter, Gabriella; her sisters, Virginia Harris, Mattie Bosch, Marilyn Butler, Barbara Martire, Jayla Irons, and Sandy Tabone; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held on Friday, June 26 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street Fishkill, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson Street Fishkill followed by interment St. Joachim's Cemetery. Please note: In compliance with NYS guidelines, social distancing will be required, and capacity may be limited. All attendees should be prepared for potential extended waiting periods.

Please visit Duane's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

Victor J. Silvestri Scientist and Artist Victor Joseph Silvestri died suddenly on Wednesday June 10, 2020 of heart failure. He was born in Wappingers Falls, NY on March

20, 1930 to the late Carmine Antonio and Filomena Tontodonati Silvestri both of whom came through Ellis Island from the Abruzzo region of Italy. Victor (Vic) was a graduate of Wappingers Central School and Alfred University in Alfred NY.He was Army active duty from 1954 to 1956 followed by a stint in the Army reserve culminating with an honorable discharge in 1962. On October 20, 1956 in St. Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls, NY he married the former Jane Cheetham who died in 2007. Vic was employed as a Research Chemist with IBM in facilities located in Poughkeepsie NY, Yorktown Heights NY and Fishkill NY for 36 years.At IBM he had the opportunity to be a key contributor to the emerging semiconductor industry and along the way was credited with 27 patents.He lived a majority of his life in Dutchess County but spent 21 years in Mt. Kisco NY, returning to Dutchess County in 1982. After his wife's death he moved to Seabrook, Texas in 2008 near his oldest son and daughter in-law and 4 of his grandchildren where he lived until his death. Vic was an accomplished artist creating hundreds of paintings and many unique sculptures.He really enjoyed vacationing in Lake George, NY and spent most of his post retirement summers at his cabin in Lake George. Vic is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: Raymond and his wife Sharon of Seabrook, Texas, Thomas and his wife Brigit of Hull, Massachusetts, and James and his wife Lisa of Seekonk, Massachusetts; seven grandchildren Stephen, Brian, Dylan, Michael, Troy and Lauren Silvestri and Allison Chapman (husband Stephen).Vic is also survived by nieces, Carol Ann Broadwell (husband Gary), Linda Dickerson Hartsock, Susan Posner and Judy Allen; nephew George Silvestri and several grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Jane, daughter Victoria, brothers Frank, Fiore, Alfonso George and sister Viola Delaney and niece Marilyn Fiore. Calling hours were held on Monday, June 29 at the Delehanty Funeral Home, 64 East Main, Wappingers Falls, NY. A private memorial was then be held, followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Wappingers Falls, NY. To send a condolence, visit www.delehantyfuneral.com.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in his memory to: The Hyde Collection (hydecollection.org).

Support Connection to hold monthly teleconference group programs Support Connection, Inc. is a not-for profit organization that provides free, confidential support services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer.

They offer monthly support groups which focus on topics pertaining to living with breast and ovarian cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and posttreatment.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, because in-person programs are not possible, the support groups have been transitioned to toll-free teleconference.

Telephone groups are accessible to women from the comfort of their homes, regardless of where they live. All groups are open to new members as well as past participants. Advance registration is required: call 914-962-6402 or 800-5324290.

Also note: Support Connection’s Peer Counselors are working remotely and continue to be available for individual counseling and assistance via phone and email. Call 800-532-4290, or submit an online request at www.supportconnec-

tion.org.

The following telephone support groups are scheduled for July: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Groups: · Wednesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. · Thursday, July 2 at 10 a.m. · Tuesday, July 14 at 10:15 a.m. · Wednesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. · Wednesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. · Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m. · Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m.

Advanced Stage or Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group: Monday, July 6 at 7 p.m.

Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Wednesday, July 8 at 8 p.m.

Breast Cancer Support Group: Monday, July 20 at 7 p.m.

Advanced Stage or Metastatic Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Friday, July 17 at 12:30 p.m.

PCSB donates $20,000 to NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund PCSB Bank has announced a donation of $20,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund (LDF).

The NAACP LDF is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice.

Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, it seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills

the promise of equality for all Americans.

Joseph D. Roberto, Chairman, President and CEO, PCSB Bank, stated, “We are angered, pained, and saddened over the senseless death of George Floyd and the victims of racial injustice before him.” Mr. Roberto added, “We support the nationwide outcry for social justice reform and accountability in the hope that

substantial, lasting change can be achieved. Our communities are hurting and we are here to provide support with our voices as well as actions.”

The PCSB Bank leadership group and employees of its 15 branches in four New York State counties are pledging to continue to help foster equality and fight against racial injustice.

As a community-focused bank, PCSB will

continue a long-standing tradition of an unwavering commitment to utilize its time and resources to help improve the lives of people throughout the Lower Hudson Valley.

“We are proud members of each and every community we serve and have stood with them every step of the way,” Roberto concluded. “We stand with them today for a brighter future.”

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AHS senior receives $20,000 Coca Cola scholarship

By Kristine Coulter Keshav Ramji, a graduate of Arlington High School (AHS) and an incoming freshman at the University of Pennsylvania was recently named a 2020 Coca Cola Scholar by the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation. He was awarded a $20,000 scholarship. “The Coke Scholarship is one of the largest and most prestigious scholarships available to high school students across the country, so I was able to learn about it through friends and family,� stated Keshav via email.

As for what he thought when he was told that he would be receiving the scholarship, Keshav replied, “I was stunned and then elated when I opened the email announcing that I was a recipient of the scholarship. I felt truly grateful and honored to have the opportunity to join such an amazing community of scholars throughout the world.�

Keshav is one of 150 selected student leaders from 93,075 applicants, which came from across the country to receive this scholarship.

Keshav will be an incoming freshman at UPENN, majoring in Computer Science and Business.

A joint effort of Coca-Cola bottlers across the country and The Coca Cola Company, the Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the largest corporate-sponsored, achievementbased scholarship program in the United States, according to a press release. With the addition of the 2020 class, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will have provided more than 6,300 Coke Scholars nationwide with over $72 million in scholarships over the course of 32 years. “We believe that identifying these young leaders throughout the country and encouraging their passion for serving others not only empowers the students, but also lifts up those around them.� said Jane Hale Hopkins, President of the Foundation in a press release.

Looking back on what AHS was like to attend, Keshav said, “Arlington High School has provided me many fond memories over

the last four years, and while our school is large, I am glad to have formed strong connections with my classmates across the diverse student body as well as with many of my teachers.�

For anyone considering applying for scholarships, what would he tell them?

Keshav replied, “I would advise anyone applying for scholarships in high school to be authentic and to channel your true personality. It is a valuable opportunity, in addition to the potential financial support, in being able to express your passions, your accomplishments and the impact that you’ve made in your community.�

Quarantine restrictions led to the cancellation of the annual Coke Scholars Weekend in Atlanta that was set for April. The celebrations were held remotely this year with local Coca-Cola Scholars received praise and best wishes from representatives of their local Coca-Cola bottler, Liberty Cola-Cola Beverages.

Keshav Ramji

Local teacher incorporates character education in lessons

By Kristine Coulter John Murphy is a teacher in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District and he, like all teachers across NYS, has been teaching from a computer at home. “However, I have developed a Character Education component that I use to start our day with that deals with all age appropriate topics. I have gotten very positive feedback,� said Murphy via email. “When the tragic death of George Floyd occurred, I used it to educate, challenge, heal and stir reflection.�

Murphy stated, “I have been in education for 37 years. I have been an elementary, middle school and high school principal. Three years ago, I returned to the classroom to teach Spanish at South Middle School. At that time, there was an initiative to change the Social Emotional Learning climate of the school through Restorative Circles which were part of

a short-lived Homeroom experience. When that ended only weeks into the school year, it left a void. I had an idea for my homeroom to use the Steve Hartman “ON THE ROAD� videos from CBS to continue the momentum of students expressing themselves and reflecting on stories that address the very best of human nature. Over time it became apparent that what we were doing was teaching character education within an environment of social emotional learning!�

He said, “This year, that type of homeroom was eliminated and the character education was incorporated into my five Spanish classes. When school was disbanded in March, the new online structure was a perfect support for the character education component. In addition to their regular lessons or assignments, teachers were requested to post something for their students every

morning at 8:30 a.m. For my classes in the STEAM page of Google Classroom, the posting always had to do with the character education component for the day�

Asked how he decides what gets posted, Murphy replied, “I pay attention to what the students mention or discuss in class. I listen to their answers to my informal questions as it alerts me to what they may be concerned about or what’s on their minds. I stay aware of what’s in the news and how it might be impacting the students’ daily lives. Then I tap into my memory of stories or videos that I have used in the past or experienced myself, that reflect the topics mentioned or concerns expressed. I also introduce topics for the students to think about, inspire curiosity, interest or wonder. And we talk about how it made them feel.�

Some of the topics he posted have been

about a senior citizen playing Taps at sunset and how it impacted his community. Another post was about an out-of-state nurse who volunteered to come to New York City because there weren’t enough medical personnel to care for the sick and the dying. “I hope the students learn the value of pausing and giving themselves a chance to reflect on something new or different, before simply judging it to be a positive or a negative. I hope they recognize that their insights are valued and that their voices have a place at the table and play a role in helping the group to develop, mature and become who we are called to be,� stated Murphy.

He noted this has been his “single most unique year� that he has spent in education.

He put in for retirement, but now has asked the superintendent to rescind that he said.

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that’s italian!

July 1, 2020

by luigi coppola

A good deal The Pasta Fasule Kids strike again.

Growing up my older brothers played football as well as my older cousins. On Saturdays, Mom would load up Vinny and me in the car and we would travel around Dutchess County following Our Lady of Lourdes Football. During the week, Vinny and I would go outside and imitate our cousins and brothers.

One day our neighbor had a garage sale.

The Denvers lived two doors down and they had kids that more or less were our ages. They had the best toys. When they had a garage sale, we pounced.

Vinny and I walked over with 25 cents in our pocket. We had cash and we weren’t afraid to use it. We looked over their tables expecting all their cool toys but instead were left with only the broken ones. Vinny and I sighed a disappointed sigh. We continued to look around until we spotted it.

A football helmet. It was red with a white face-mask. It was made out of hard plastic, so we would be safe. The best part? It was only 25 cents. My God. Did Mrs. Denver loose her mind? That official red, hard plastic, genuine, imitation, football helmet with a white face-mask was worth at least a dollar.

Vinny and I decided that we would quietly make our purchase without raising any red flags. If Mrs. Denver realized what she had done, all would be lost. We placed our

quarter on the table, thanked Mrs. Denver and quietly went home with our official red, hard plastic, genuine, imitation, football helmet with a white face-mask.

Once we got home, we decided we were going to re-enact our brothers and cousins on any given Saturday. If Vinny and I were in a classic TV commercial, we would have been the Campbell’s Soup kids. However, as Italians we were of course, the Pasta Fasule Kids.

I put the official red, hard plastic, genuine, imitation, football helmet with a white-face mask on Vinny. Instantly the backyard was transformed to the Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field. As I toed the turf, I imagined myself playing for the Super Bowl. All that stood in my way was my brother Vinny, who was wearing the official red, hard plastic, genuine, imitation, football helmet with a white face-mask.

Vinny stood about 10 yards away wearing our newly bought official red, hard plastic, genuine, imitation, football helmet with a white-face mask (what a deal!).

I could hear that corny music in the background as I reared my arm back. I threw the ball as hard as I could, then charged forward.

Vinny somehow caught the ball. I don’t know how, because the official red, hard plastic, genuine, imitation, football helmet with a white face-mask was too big for him

Mid-Hudson Bridge, other New York landmarks lit up in honor of Pride Month

Governor Andrew Cuomo last week announced landmarks across the state would be lit in honor of Pride Month and the LGBTQ community, including the spire of One World Trade Center, the Pershing Square Viaduct, the Kosciuszko Bridge, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, the Mid-Hudson Bridge, the marque at the front of Whiteface Lake Placid Olympic Center, the SUNY Central Administration Building, the State Education Building, the Alfred E. Smith Building, Niagara Falls and the State Fair Exposition Center and LED boards featured at the State Fair Main Gate. All the landmarks were illuminated in celebration of Pride in New York and the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march in New York City. Shown is the Mid-Hudson Bridge. June was Pride Month.

-Courtesy photo by Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

and flopped forward over his eyes. I kept coming. Vinny? He didn’t move an inch. I don’t think he could see me. As I came closer to him, still running full speed, I dropped my shoulder and tackled him as hard as I could.

Vinny hit the ground and didn’t move.

The official red, hard plastic, genuine, imitation, football helmet with a white face-mask went flying off his head.

Once Vinny got his breath back, he started screaming for Mom. As usual, Mom came out, took one look at Vinny crying clutching the official red, hard plastic, genuine, imitation, football helmet with a white face-mask, turned to look at me and pointed to the house. I started my walk of shame, a usual occurrence, and went inside to await my punishment.

Wow that was some tackle.

1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 ounces small ditalini pasta (uncooked) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Pasta Fasule Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 4-inch sausage, cooked and diced 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (chopped)

Luigi Coppola is one of five brothers born to Francesca and Antonio Coppola. The Coppola family came to America from Naples, Italy in 1954. Antonio and his brothers opened their first restaurant in Poughkeepsie in 1961. Luigi and his brothers Nick, John, Antonio and Vincent have carried on the family tradition in the way their parents taught them, using classic recipes taught to them at their apron strings.

Visit their website at www.coppolas.net.

Method: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot. Add onion, garlic, celery and sausage to oil.

Sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, beans, parsley, basil and pepper.

Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 15 minutes. Add pasta.

Continue to simmer, covered for about 8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and served with crusty Italian bread. Glass of wine is optional.

Rainbow cloud over East Fishkill

An iridescent cloud – or rainbow cloud - could be seen while driving on Route 82 in East Fishkill on the afternoon of Thursday, June 25. These sorts of clouds are caused by especially tiny ice crystals or water droplets in the air, according to earthsky.org. Larger ice crystals produce lunar or solar halos, but tiny ice crystals or water droplets cause light to be diffracted – spread out – creating this rainbow-like effect in the clouds, the site explained.

-Photo by Kristine Coulter

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Arlington High School 2020 GRADUATES Emily Abbatantuono, Janine Abdelqader, Mila Acquanita, Jason Adams, Natalia Adorno, Alexis Agiar, Jeffrey Agosto, Alexis Aguiar, Jesus Aguilera, Dunya Ahmad, Samir Ahmed, Rafi Akram, Anthony Albanese Jr, Caitlin Alberg, Ryan Ale, Joseph Alfonso Jimenez, Sarah Ali, Gage Altman-Lewis, Nicholas Alvarez, Daniel Amorim, Phoebe Anderson, Dakaia Andrew, Paul Andrews, Chrisanthi Anemelos, Luis Antonio-Perez, Jonathon Appel, Kendra Aquino Cortez, Kian Arbabi, Bryanna Archibald, Courtney Arco, Cory Ashley, Randall Ashong, Alexa Attanasio, Manisha Atulugama, Andrew Auletta, Argenis Aviles, Basma Awadallah, Nadia Ayala, Michael Baaden, Noelle Baisley, Ryan Baker, James Ball, Samantha Banney, Max Barnard, Christopher Barrett, Dashiell Barrett, Christopher Barrett, Juliana Basciano, Ryan Bascone, Emily Bauer, Caitlin Beagan, Emma Beals, Matthew Bean, Yamilet Beato Brito, Anthony Beck, Matthew Beck, Anisa Becovic, Alissa Beeck, Christopher Bellissimo, Alexsia Benitez Juarez, Jah'Sheem Benjamin, Vincent Bernardi, Julia Bernhardt, Miranda Beyer, Lindsey Biasotti, Nathaniel Biasotti, Scott Biernick, Arielle Blanc, Nicole Blazejewski, Jordan Blovat, Melissa Blum, Jocelyn Bocianowski, Sophia Bodack, Gregory Bolner II, Michael Bott, Kaylen Bound, Madeline BowenSmith, Peter Boyle, Cameron Brady, Laila Brathwaite, James Bratt, Fernando Bravo Garcia, Matthew Brosnan, David Brown, Hannah Brown, Ciera Browne, Steven Browne, Jackson Buccheri, Jacob Buessem, Jessica Bueti, Arlen Miles Bueza, Matthew Buffone, Aidenne Bugnits, Treze Bujaj, Sophia Jane Burda, Nigel Burger, Jillian Burghardt, Esteban Buritica Bedoya, Keisi Buzi, Margaret Byrne, Jeffrey Byrnes, Christina Cacciatore, Connor Cahill, Kyra Cain, Ashley Calderon Quintana, Autumn Calise, Amanda Campbell, Victoria Campbell, Anna Cancro, Jeffrey Canero II, Faith Canty, Chenxi Cao, Isabella Cappelletti, Todd Caputo, FaithMichele Card, Victoria Cardillo, Kiersten Carl, Christopher Carr, Kyle Carter, Adam Casals, Anthony Caserta, Daniel Caso, Julia Castaldi, Justice Castaneda, Eduardo Castellanos, Tania Castellanos, Kristel Castillo, Alexander Catala, Ryan Cawley, Nicholas Cerbone, Jacob Chase, Lauren Chocianowski, Cameron Ciferri, Emma Clark, Jayden

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Dover High School 2020 GRADUATES

Alexia Acevedo Nielsen, Emelia Adrian, Matthew E. Alegria, Cristian Aragon Leon, Emelin Argueta, Adam John Ausman, Katelyn Baker, Andres Ballinas Molina, Tyler L. Belanger, Alexandra Christine Blades, Kevin Eduardo Bo Choc, Keith Briggs, O'Maya Semarie Brown, Erik Cabanas, Adam Joe Cameron, Vincent Jeffrey Cantinieri, Eric A. Caracundo, Jimmy Alan Ceballos Jardines, Jake Anthony Cillo, Logan Shane Conklin, Brandon Anthony Cover D, John Lloyd Cruise III, Anthony Culley, Zebastian L. DeLeon, Richard Reid Deslandes, Jade Alexandra DeStefano, Jhoselyn Diaz, Matthew Peter Diggins, Victoria Mae DiTullio, Brett Anthony DiVestea, Jordan Duncan, Logan Kelcy Edwards, Luis Fernando Espino Carias, Dylan Arthur Esposito, Adam Chad Evans, Chyanne Danae Fajardo, Danielle Nicole Fantasia, Kayla Marie Ferrotta, Dillon Alexander Findlay, Martin Maxwell Fischmann, Connor Fusco N, Arionna Futrell, Gianna Irene Gagnon, Rilee A. Gallagher, Megan Ashley Gilleran, Jody Sherice Grant, Jorge Daniel Guzman, Rylee Anne Haege, Tyler Douglas Harding, Rina Nicole Hernandez, Bryan A. Htut, Marino Francesco Iandolo, Joshua Ibarra, Priscilla Marie Ibarra, Abigail Elisabeth Kohomban, Ryan Lang, Dylan Gene Lawler, Kristofher Alexander Lemus Garcia, Jacy Lin, Jose Miguel Lopez Felipe, Rebecca Kaley Lugo, Courtney Marie Lundgren, April Marie Magley, Christopher B. Maita Merchan, Troy Logan Malakian, José Armando Martinez Duarte, Olivia Raquel Martinez, Mathew Jacob McClellan, Hailey Rose McNeill, Joshua Merlo, Adan Esaú Miguel Javiel, Bryce Thomas Mill, Robert William Miller, Nysiah Amani Mingo, Abigail Lynn Mylock, Jacob Alexander Nadeau, Alexander Narvaez, Abe Andre Negron, Cheyenne Nelson, Aidan Van

Valedictorian Dylan Gene Lawler Dylan Gene Lawler has been a student in the Dover Union Free School District since Kindergarten and, for the past four year, an active member of the Junior and Senior Honors Society.

He has held officer positions as Vice President and Executive Secretary for the Student Council and is a competi-

Salutatorian Olivia Raquel Martinez Olivia Raquel Martinez is the daughter of Lisette and Ricardo Martinez and sister of Isabella of Dover Plains.

Olivia has been a student in the Dover Union Free School District since Kindergarten and has been the President of her class, an active mem-

tive member on the Debate Team.

As a junior, Dylan was awarded the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal for his excellence in math and science. In addition, Dylan was always very involved with extracurricular activities; but his biggest passion and commitment was being a peer tutor for students of any age who were struggling with their academic progress.

Dylan is an extremely resilient student and has a strong desire and the determination to find success. He is insightful, extremely intellectual and driven.

Even though Dylan’s accomplishments speak for themselves, he wanted to acknowledge his sister, Desiree, who has been his biggest support and role model in overcoming hardship in his pursuit for success.

Dylan plans to attend Dartmouth College to pursue a degree in Engineering.

ber of Junior and Senior Honors Society and a talented member of the Art Club for the past four years. She represented the school at the American Legion Auxiliary Empire Girls State and continued enriching her education at the Baruch College STEP Academy during the summer.

Olivia was a competitive member on the Debate Team, serving as Team Captain. She has always been a student that has been extremely passionate about learning and willing to take on any challenge. She has been a very devoted, inquisitive and self-disciplined student who would exemplify the character trait of fair-mindedness and would strive to bring political awareness to our school.

Olivia plans to attend Smith College next year and then transfer to Cornell University to pursue a degree in Health Care Policy.

Wyck Odell, Hunter William Oliver, Ivan Estuardo Pascual Perez, Zachary Ryan Pearsall, Matthew Vaughn Peltz, Berta Adilene Perez, Hector David Perez, Alaya Shannon Petri, Eric Albert Pisculli, Britney Rubi Ramirez, Maira Ramirez, Maximillian Joseph Regan, Joshua Jacob Robinson, Tyler Bryce Robinson, Juliet Elizabeth Romeo, Kelly Michelle Romero, Kreg Robert Rosenkranz, Danielle Marie Ross, Zachary Michael Russell, Salvatore Emile Scarlata, Andrew Jacob Shultz, Brendan Simmons, Justin Alexander Sookhoo, Lukas Joseph Svrcek, Jamie Lynne Swisher, Jianyna Skyllar Thomas, Tyler Tompkins, Viktoria Torok, Jason Townson, Riley J. Tuthill, Tyler Jeffrey Upright, Joseph Luis Vellozzi, Christopher Anthony Waldron, Samantha Lee Wallace, Alton Booth White, Helina Raye Yeno, Madison M. Yeno

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Beacon High School 2020 GRADUATES

The following were candidates for graduation for Beacon High School.

Valedictorian: Patrick Timothy Lewis Salutatorian: Eric James Ostrow Omar Abdo, Grace Affeldt, Sophia Ahmed, Victoria Albra, Kamaal Alexander, Hanna Alfieri, Almaas Ali, FlorentAlijaj, Sean Alston, Arissa Anderson, Naomi Anderson-Benjamin, Devyn Angelo, Riley Antalek, Kaitlyn Antonio, Khalil Atkins, Robert Atwell, Kiara Aviles, Ian Bautista, Andrew Bayer IV, Ziara Beato, Mia Beaty, Nicole Belgrave, Damani Bellamy, Luke Betancourt, Allison Bierce, Zachary Blum, Nikita Borshchov, Alden Brandt-Cannon, Maury Bravo Jr., Rontezajah Braxton, Kaljay Brown, Michael Brown, Skylah Browne, Jhalil Burroughs, Ericka Butts, Jonpaul Cabello Jr., Yazmine Cabrera, Jason Callaway, Americus Cameli, Diana Campos, Shianne Canada, Jian Carter, Lucianna Castelhano, Gianna Claudio, Paul Cohn, Analiese Compagnone, Sean Cooper, Joshua Cortez, Finnian Costello, Jada Cousar, Jacquelyn Cruel, Lionel Cumberbatch III, John Darcy, Adrian Davis, Aiden Davis, Anastasia DeCarlo, Logan Decker, Erika DeHaas, Jasmine Diaz, Tyler Diaz, Autumn DiGiovanni, Besim Dika, Messiah Dixon Ruiz, Jaliyah Dolman, Omar Dolmus, Javon Dortch, Kimberly Drew, Adrianna Dugger, Ian Duran, Ricardo Duran, Kahlia Durso, Marcela Espinoza Rojas, Angel Feliz, Samantha Fellenz, Peter Fernandez, Angelina Finateri, Julianna Firpi, Carolina Foster, Anissa Fryar, Marianne Fultz, JoAnna Galbo, Jack Gensoli, Gulien Gentle, Sierra Giamportone, Bria Gibson-Bocus, Matthew Gibson-Bocus, Dior Gillins, Cameron Gorey, Alex Graff, Jaheim Grant, Shane Green, Francesca Groza, Aine Gunn, Salma Gutierrez, Tyler Haight, Angelique Hall, Nickino Nauman Haris, Quazir Hayes-El, Kayla Heady, Kiara Hernandez, Siara Hernandez, Caleb Herrera, Elizabeth Herrera, Ruben Herrera, Jonathan Hibbert, Ka jae Hill, Brianna Holmes, Carter Hull, Jaelen Hylton, Kaleb Istvan, Savion Jackson Harris, Jillian Jimenez, Joshua Johns, Lakara Johnson, Kenneth Jones-Saunders, Sheridan Kolozy, David Kronk, Josephine Kurtz, Jolene Lagunda, Cierra Lassiter, Kyrstin Lawrence, Irijah Leiner, Emelie Lenaburg, Patrick Lewis, Makiah Lindsley, Sean Lise, Jacob Lombardo, Ty Long, Olivia Lynch, Trista Maloney, Julia Malthaner, Miles McCabe, Joshua McCrae, Samantha McDowell, Nyeema McGawn, Alexandra McKeon, Liam McQuade, Isabel Mercado, Madalyn Miller, Catherine Mitchell, Imani Mitchell, Amanda Montaldo, Jonathan Morocho, Erika Morton, Alia Muniz, Darwin Murillo, Liam Murphy, Santino Negron, Tessa Nilsen, Isabella Nocerino, Ashley Notarthomas, Nosakhare Oghide, Eric Ostrow, Jah'el Padilla-Colon, Nicholas Papanastasiou, David Paschal, Xavier Paulin, Carter Pedersen, Dakota Perry, Giovanni Piccoli, Christian Pillcurima, George Pinkhardt IV, Michael Plimley, Dylan Powers, Benjamin Price, Jacob Ramos, Kenneth Rapp, Avian Deborah Resto, Julissa Reyes, Rhema Reynolds, Brianna Richardson, Mia Ricottilli, Richard Rinaldi, Analuz Rivera, Matthew Rivera, Jake Robillard, Daniel Rodriguez, Enita Rodriguez, 4 - July 1-7, 2020 - Graduation 2020

BHS recognizes Class of 2020 valedictorian and salutatorian “It is with extreme pleasure that I introduce Patrick Timothy Lewis as our valedictorian for the class of 2020 and Eric James Ostrow as our salutatorian for the class of 2020,” said Beacon High School Principal Elsa Correa-Soto, via email.

“I have spoken to many of Patrick and Eric’s teachers and their school counselor, and they all shared that they have had both the honor and privilege of watching them grow and mature into the fine young men they are today.

With each passing day, they become

more and more impressed with their unique personality, resilience and complete dedication to always do their very best. They are intelligent, determined, and respectful are just a few words that come to mind when I think of Patrick and Eric. They are mature beyond their teen years and they seem to have a much more global perspective on life as compared to their peers,” said Correa-Soto.

“Patrick and Eric are highly intelligent and they have participated in a very rigorous college preparatory curriculum throughout their time here at Beacon High School. They are not

afraid to challenge themselves and have consistently enrolled in courses which they know will be difficult; Patrick and Eric have been on the Principal’s Honor Roll (where students need to hold a GPA 95+ every single quarter of their high school career.

This is a strong indicator of their work ethic; no matter what, Patrick and Eric are sure to focus on their studies. They are not only willing, but are clearly more than ready to handle the rigors of collegiate curriculum,” noted the principal.

Valedictorian Patrick Timothy Lewis

freshman with great ease.

Patrick has shared with me that as a member of the senior Class of 2020, he is more than happy to accept the honor of being named the Valedictorian of Beacon High School. Living all eighteen years of his life in the City of Beacon, Patrick is overjoyed to be able to represent the Beacon community he’s grown to love so much.

Throughout his time at BHS, Patrick has made sure to contribute to a variety of Beacon’s extra-curricular activities.

Athletically, he’s participated in Beacon’s tennis, basketball, and track and field programs. While he’s loved athletics, Patrick has contributed the majority of his time outside of the classroom to the Pete and Toshi Seeger Theater. As a part of the Beacon Players theater organization, Patrick and his friend Omar have been Co-Set Coordinators for all theater productions over the past three years.

Additionally, as an employee of the BHS Theater Technical Crew under Randy Caruso, Patrick has helped put on a variety of shows for the BCSD community and outside vendors. He

has dedicated many hours to ensure our productions go off without a hitch!

If you know Patrick, the last thing you can’t forget to mention is his love for the Beacon Band. Over the last four years, Patrick has loved playing in the variety of concerts, parades, and school events for the band. In terms of where Patrick is going after high school, he was originally focused on possibly attending CCNY or Stony Brook University, until his spring college visits were canceled due to the recent coronavirus pandemic.

After much indecision, Patrick has decided to start the pursuit of his fouryear engineering degree at Dutchess Community College. After completing his degree at whatever college he may attend after Dutchess, Patrick hopes he can use his engineering degree to make positive, innovative change in this world. Clearly, Patrick is a remarkable student and is what I would call a “doer” and will not only be a standout in the classroom, but also as a member of Dutchess Community College Falcon Student Body.

Eric’s teachers have shared with me (Elisa Correa-Soto) that he is a strong self-advocate as he never hesitates to ask questions if he finds himself in unfamiliar territory. Eric is intelligent, witty, and hardworking were just a few words that come to mind when I asked about Eric. He has a strong understanding of his areas of strength and relative weakness and he does all he can to foster his strengths while seeking out assistance in areas of weakness. Eric is an active participant

in class discussions as he not only enjoys sharing his thoughts and opinions, but he also likes to gain the perspectives of his classmates. His attention to detail and self-proclaimed perfectionism is evident from homework assignments to class work to longterm assignments.

Eric is a member of both the Math Club (October 2017) and our Varsity Boys Tennis Team (March 2017). He enjoys the competitive nature of both and is hoping to join similar clubs and intramural sports teams during his college years. When he is not studying or participating in an extracurricular activity he enjoys reading National Geographic magazines, and likes to watch documentaries on a wide variety of topics.

Eric enjoys exploring the world of engineering, Eric participated in the ACE (Architecture, Construction and Engineering) Mentoring program during his tenth grade year. The mission of the program is to “engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring and to support their contin-

ued advancement in the industry. By working with real professionals in real work environments, ACE students receive an invaluable hands-on education — they learn to understand the day-today workings of a business by living it, experiencing it, not merely reading about it. Eric found the program to be very interesting and helped to secure his desire to pursue engineering as a college major.

Eric understands the need to give back to one’s community and, therefore, enjoys peer tutoring for the NHS, and finds it quite fulfilling. He has served as a volunteer at a concession stand during West Point athletic contests, and was hired as a summer camp counselor by Gold’s Gym. All of these experiences helped to strengthen Eric’s leadership skills.

Eric is an intelligent, responsible, and determined young man who will be greatly missed. However, Beacon High School’s loss is most certainly a higher education institution’s gain. He is (unofficially) joining the Red Falcons at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as an Aeronautical Engineering major.

Liam Rodriguez, Alexis Rosa, Katelyn Rosa, Philip Rossignol III, Sharaina Rutherford, Abigail Rutty, Olivia Salcedo, Sharlyce Santana, Ashley Santiago, Erick Santos, Lyndsay Sarich, Sarah Seymour, Lauren Simon, Tzipporah Skaggs, Eisa Smith, Sadae Smith, Tre' Smith, Cassandra Smutny,

Alyana Soto, Aurora Staab, Shekeia Sterling, Katherine Stojakovic, Harley Taran, Alexis Thompson, Alexxus Torres, Ian Torres, Jerrid Torres, Kamron Torres, Jennifer Toujiline, Gabriella Traviglia, Sabrina Tutasi, Elizabeth Urbanak, Michael Van Anden, Rachel VanBuren, Nayelie

Vasquez, Selena Virtuoso, Alyssa Vollaro, Mackenzie Wakley, Ravyn Way, Roswell Wendel, Dylan Whalen, Haley Wood, Christina Wurtz, Samantha Yanqui, Nathina Yarborough, Lila Young, Jordan Zinserling, Justin Zinserling.

Patrick is a very unique young man and is proud to be so. He does not hold a lot of weight in “fitting in” and does not hide that he likes to play the piano and trumpet, enjoys solving math problems and finds chemistry to be a fascinating course of study. Patrick likes standing out from a crowd and is most certainly comfortable in his own skin (which is quite rare of a teenager).

He will certainly make the transition from high school senior to college

Salutatorian Eric James Ostrow

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL 2020 GRADUATES

Rachel Adolphsen, Luis Agustin, Jenna Ahmed, Lillian Algozzine, Natalia Allen, Colin Alnwick, Anassia Anderson, Bryan Anderson, Kayla Anderson, Aliyah Arroyo, David Athanas, Ezrah Azzam, Kaitlyn Baker, Sani Balika, Isabella Baratta, Alyssa-Marie Barnes, Kadryn Baxter, Audrey Grace Bengson, Haileigh Berryann, Darleen Bertolozzi, Benjamin Besze, Brittney Bixby, Nathaniel Bogart, Mary Boyce, Gabriella Boyd, Ryan Buccellato, Eugene Bullock, Isabella Bulson, Daniel Burger, Claire Burton, Samantha Campbell, Destinee Casanova, Rianna Cave, Matias Ceron, Anthony Cestero, Jalen Chislom, Elijah Clarke, Dwight Clarke, Natalie Colaizzo, Zira Cooper, Clara Coppola, Tamia Cox, Dylan Craft, Patrice Cranston, Janeil Crawford, Misael Hernandez, Edward Cuomo, Jacob Currier, Tracie Cussick, Nicole Daley-Melhado, Jaelen Daubon, Cody Davis, Heather Davis, Anthony De Felice, Kelsea Demelis, Jeremy Dickinson, Eshwari Dogra, Catarina Dosio, Sean Dougherty, Angel Douglas, Sierra Douglass, Peyten-Michele

in her course load are classes awarding Advanced Placement (AP) college credits, Marist College credits and Dutchess Community College credits.

She will graduate from FDR having already earned up to 15 college credits.

Perhaps most impressively, she will graduate after only three years of high school.

Juliet is well-known for her involvement in the performing arts at FDR and beyond. She was nominated for a 2017-2018 National Youth Arts Award for lead performance in the junior division. In addition to her performing arts skills and experience, Juliet has been active in figure skating since first grade. She is also involved in therapeutic figure skating, serving as a volunteer coach for the last seven years and working with individuals with disabilities such as autism.

At FDR, Juliet is a member of the

National Honor Society (NHS), currently in the position of treasurer, as well as the secretary for the International Thespian Society (ITS).

For the last two years, she has served as a peer leader for the FDR Sources of Strength program. From grades 4 to 11, Juliet played the flute and was a member of the chorus, stopping only because she was unable to fit it in her full class schedule. Outside of school, she holds a part-time job as a counter clerk at Red Cap Cleaners in Hyde Park.

Juliet plans to attend college for musical theater. She has been academically accepted into a number of schools and is in the process of auditioning for acceptance into their musical theater programs. Her career goal is to perform on Broadway and to have a political platform focused on feminism, equality and climate change.

Matthew J. Sweet, Class of 2020 Salutatorian, has a weighted average of

100.37. Upon graduating from FDR, he is expected to earn 28.5 high school credits and up to 42 college credits. His college credits have been earned through taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) classes, and classes awarding Marist College credit and classes awarding Dutchess Community College credit. His rigorous coursework has included advanced classes in computer science (both Python and Java), engineering, calculus, physics, U.S. History, Government, Economics and English.

While a student at FDR, Matt was a member of the bowling team for three years (serving two years as captain), was part of the crew team for one year, was inducted into the National Honor

Society (NHS), has been involved in student government, and has been part of the yearbook club. Ms. Jenkinson, Matthew's school counselor, has been particularly impressed with Matthew's “presence” in the FDR community noting, “Matthew can often be found at various school events supporting friends.” He has led by action and example.

In the community, Matt has operated a lemonade stand to benefit the Claudio Cares Foundation during the spring and summer months. He also holds a part-time job at Dairy Queen in Hyde Park.

Matthew plans to attend college to study computer science. He is looking forward to new experiences and meeting new people.

Duncan, Nathaniel Eilenberger, Katelyn Elliott, Alexandra Ellis, Christina Evans, Sophiya Fanek, Genevieve Faucher, Danielle Foster, David Fujita, Breanne Fulling, Colin Gallagher, Kaylin Gallinger, Kira Garcia, Domenic Giammatteo, Anthony Gibson, Melissa Gonzalez, Catherine Graham, Steven Graulau, Zackary Gregson, Nicholas Grittlow, Alexander Gross, Asher Haley, Liam Halligan, Maria Hart, Melanie Hartmann, Morgan Hawley, Nicole Hegle, Za'Quiah Henderson, Bella Henry, Jaidyn Herring, Emily Herzfeld, Matthew Hoffman, Lindsay Holland,

Meranda Hummel, Ellie Hylton, Erica James, Shamar James, Francesco Jerry, Cameron Johnson, Gianna Johnson, Michael Kaake, Jessica Kara, Julianna Kase, Alexander Kazolias, Jason Kelly, Paige Khare, Aaliyah Klotz, Samantha Kozlowski, Sandra Ksar, Skyla LaFumee, Brianna Lajszky, Kenneth Landers, Emani Lane, Virginia LaneMichaud, Hannah Lasher, Fernando Laureles, Ailine Lavariega, Krystal Lavariega, Daviyon Lawrence, Shianne Lawton, Jaxson LeBeouf, Corey Lee, Stephenie Lee, Kevin Lee, Olivia LeFevre, Lillian Lindell, Jake Londin,

Alexander Lopez, Marcos Lopez, Juan Vasquez, Sierra Madison, Aaliyah Major, Collin Mallory, Isabelle Malone, Robert Mapes, Abby Marino, Alaina Martinez, Alyssa McCarvill, John McLain, Layyinah McMahon, Alexis Melius, Veronica Mendez, Jared MendozaAntonio, Breelyn Miles, Jessica Millin, Nicholas Moffitt, Jayvon Monroe, Michael Moran, Corie Moran, Aiyanna Morris, Kyle Mulkins, Nicholas Mungo, John Muraco, Sean Murphy, Zoe Naselow, Alyvia Nazak, Maggie Nealy, Joseph Nesbitt, Natalie Nesheiwat, Mona

Valedictorian Juliet E. Pearson Juliet E. Pearson, Class of 2020 Valedictorian, has a weighted average of 100.5. Upon graduating, she is expected to have earned 25.5 high school credits (New York State requires 22 for graduation). Included

Salutatorian Matthew J. Sweet

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Continued from page 4 Nesheiwat, Jason Neye, Long Nguyen, Amari Nicholas, Selena Nietzel, Benjamin Nieves, AnnClaire Noakes, Jareth Noonan, Samuel North, Justin Oberle, Dalia Ocampo-Rendon, Meghan Odell, Madisyn Oden, Henry Ornstein, Aiden Outwater, Alannah Overton, Michael Pallazzo III, Madison Paonessa, Hunter Parise, David Parker, Justin Patsey, Juliet Pearson, Joseph Pecora, Halle Peek, Rachel Perri, Kira Peterson, Nibiru Pittman, Shawn-Anthony Plummer, Brandon Porter, Aaliyah Prime Floyd, Mackenzie Ptasienski, Alexis Quijada, Joshua Rasco, Lena Rasulo, Charlene Rechenbach, Gabryella Redenti, Robert Reining, James Rembisz, David Remsburger-Sundblom, Elijah Rivera, Ramon Rivera Jr., Emily Roberts, Jennifer Robertson, Veron

Rodney, Alexis Roe, Natalya Romero, Ian Ronk, Isabella Rose, Carson Ruhland, Alexia Rymph, Joseph Sackett, Mary Sadowski, Erik Santiago, Ross Schultz, Ryan Sciortino, Michael Secor, Gavin Shanahan, Emalie Sheldon, Makai Singletary, Marshal Sleight, Deliah Smith, Gabriel Smith, Raen Smith, Rebecca Smith, Andrew Sorrell, Juan Sosa III, Trevor Sotanski, Dustin Storms, Dylan Storms, Matthew Sweet, Ryan Taylor, Sarah Trainor, Jaelyn Twitchell, Isaiah Upshur, Jose Valeriano, Mia VanTine, Victoria VanTine, Allison Villalobos, Dai-loc Vo, Dai-loi Vo, Michael Wajda, Landen Watson, Nicole Wheeler, Zachary Whitman, Alexis Williams, Jahlil Williams, D'Angelo Williams, Declan Winkler, Dakota Wood, Ryan Wynne, Shari Yeno, Gabriella Zapata,

Stissing Mountain High School 2020 GRADUATES Cahlyn Amelio, Colton Arico, Jaylen Beliveau, Lucas Braunsdorf, Jordyn Briehof, Leah Brody, Carly Bussey, Hailey Chapman, Alexandria Coons, Jacob Craig, Eliana Dedrick, Anthony Deyoe, Paxton Dinsmore, Maggie Egan, Jordan Ettari, Maegan Flynn, Adam Funk, Tyler Funk, Zachery Funk, Peyton Gardner, Emma Hall, Adam Hess, Shelby Hinton, Blake House, Ann Jessica Hudson, Damien Hurn, Sarah Kluge, Kane Kozlowski, Joseph Krimmer, Brody Lamont, Fernando Lavariega, Matthew Leach, Christian Lopez, John Magnarella IV, Angelina Mannino, Ryan Marino, Jennifer Martin, Emily Mason, Cody Mayhew, Calab Mccaul, Keara Nielsen, Yesenia Osorio, Dylan Parks, Jacqueline Povall, Madison Pulver, Mikayla Quinn, Kieran Reilly, Sarah Rios, Timothy Roach, Haleigh 6 - July 1-7, 2020 - Graduation 2020

Leah Schmid is the Valedictorian. She will be attending SUNY New Paltz (undecided major).

Ryan Marino is the Salutatorian. He will attend Rochester Institute of Technology, where he will be studying Engineering.

Valedictorian Leah Schmid

Both students have been a part of the National Honor Society and have been involved in volunteer and community service. Both students have been a strong asset to both the school and local community and have served as strong role models to underclassmen.

Salutatorian Ryan Marino

Rockefeller, Leah Schmid, Morgan Schuyler, Anthony Shackelton, Daniela spinola, Colleen Spizuoco,

Samantha Spizuoco, Kathryn Starzyk, Kyle Stracher, Ahmad Bin Zain Syed, Paige Tegtmeier, Patience Tindall,

Isabella Torre, Olivia Trevena, Melanie VanBuskirk, Roy Watson IV, Christopher Willig, Zachary Zeko

John Jay High School 2020 GRADUATES

The following John Jay High School students were candidates for graduation.

Sebastian J. Abt, Matthew J. Acbo, Sean R. Adams, Andrew J. Agosta, Amira Ahmad, Kaylee M. Alba, Tyler I. Albis, Christopher J. Alfano, Kieran C. Allen, Sarah Alterio Daniel A. Alvarez, Deric J. Amato, John Anthony Amenta, Vladimir L. Amilcar, Griffin P. Anderson, Dominic M. Angelini, Nathaniel C. Arco, Madison E. Atwell, Shreyas Babu, Emilio W. Baez, Alexander M. Bailey, Tristan S. Balc, Eina J. Baniel, Jessica Baptiste, D'Andre Barr, John B. Bartusiak II, Giulia L. Bastone, Ryan R. Batkay, Lara E. Behrendt, Daniela Rose Bellantoni, Justina N. Bello, Olivia P. Belotti, Skyler Benedict, Denae' A.F. Bennett, Cove J. Berger, Andi Berisha, Edwin J. Bernabe, Giovanni Betances, Irtiza S. Bhatti, Suzanne J. Bidwell, Hayleigh J. Biktjorn, Michael J. Blanchard, Jacob J. Bloom, Joshua J. Boatey, Simone M. Bolger, Katarina Boss, Vanessa A Bottos, Allison T Bradham, Dannielle D Brissett, Madison Brodie, Hunter Thomas Brody, Rackell Melonie Brooks, Brian S. Brophy Jr., Jenna Rose Bruschi, Emma C. Bryson, Ethan N. Bucko, Mari R. Burg, Jason T. Burke, Kiera M. Burns, Anna McKinley Byars, Hunter L. Cable, Marijane E. Cadden, Caroline A. Cahill, Marelyne L. Calle, Christina R. Caltabellotta, Michael F. Cambria, Meaghan N. Canavan, Tia Marie M. Canero, Andrew A. Canning, Hailey M. Cao, Alyssa M. Capizola, Gianna T. Capizzano, Matthew R. Caragine, Anthony D. Carella, Nicholas M .

Carozza, Joao C. Cartageno Vieira, Mackenzie D. Casey, Dominic Castaldi, James R. Castellano, Gabrielly Castro Lobo, Alyssa Louise Caswell, Michael Kenneth Cava, Jessica R. Cerreta, Ethan K. Chalmers, Alexander L. Chan, Tarchithaa Chandra Sekharan, Mary-Kate Chanowsky, Jian Xin Chen, Zayna A. Choudhury, Giovanni Joseph Christian, Jessica Cifuentes, Sarah L. Clamser, Gregory H. Clarke, Ryan R. Clarke, Thomas E. Clarke, Nancy C. Coates, Kayla F. Cochancela, Gabrielle Rose Coghlan, Brendan M. Collins, Jenna R. Collins, Leonard A. Colotti, Benjamin J. Concha, Matthew B. Conde, Joseph Conforto, Shane M. Connolly, Mollie F. Cooper, Alexandria R. Corrado, James A. Crane II, Julie P, Cremins, Julian M. Cristiano, KielyannM. Cronin, Katherine J. Cruz, Gonzalo G, Cruz-Ganley, Joshua J .

Crysler, Wayner Cu Rax, Patrick G. Cullen, Robert A. Cummings, Ryan R. D'Alessandro, Nicholas John D'Amato, Michael R. Dalton, Ethan J. Dancyger, Ciara E. Daniels, Derek L. Davenport, Liam R. Day, Terrell B. DE Freitas, Mikaela A. De La Cruz, Christopher Dedvukaj, Tyler A . DeFillippo, Mieszko A. Dekert, Danielle De Lucia, Gregory T. Denver, Johnathan T .

Dewey, Matthew David Diaz, Cristian DiBattista, Rachael J. Dionisio, Briana A. Dipilato, Victoria L. DiRusso, Robert F. Docherty, Ryan C. Douglas, Liam P. Downey, Lindsey J. Drago, Sean P. Duffy, Jazmin Mercedes Duggins, Nicole A. Duncan, Georgianna Marie Eckley, Matthew J. Edwards, Rami Elbashaireh, Arjanit Elezaj, Rasheed Elmouchtari, Olivia R. Emanuelo, Griffin J. Erich, Ashley E. Ertel, Marlin Y. Escobar, Anthony

John Jay HS 2020 valedictorian, co-salutatorians make history Jessica Healey is the 2020 valedictorian at John Jay High School.

Matthew Long and Brielle Miano are the co-salutatorians of the class.

Valedictorian Jessica Healey

Co-Salutatorian Matthew Long

After graduation, Jessica Healey plans to study Mechanical Engineering and explore her interest in Forensics.

Jessica will be attending Northeastern University in the fall. She is honored to be the Valedictorian for John Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class of 2020 and thanks her parents, friends, and teachers who have supported her.

While in high school she was the Vice President and Treasurer of Math Honor Society and a member of Science Olympiad and National Honor Society.

She has managed and participated in many community service events through MHS and NHS, and contributed to an outstanding STEM community in Science Olympiad alongside

regional placements in all of her events. She completed 8 college level courses while at John Jay, including physics and BC calculus. She competed for the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Varsity Gymnastics team (achieving All Section three times and competing at the State Championships twice), Varsity Cross Country, and Pole Vault (achieving All County).

Outside of school, Jess works at a restaurant, as a gymnastics coach, and does club gymnastics. She strives to bridge her love for the arts (she has won gold and silver Scholastic Art Awards) with her passion for STEM through an Engineering career.

Matthew Long is honored to represent the John Jay Class of 2020 as both CoSalutatorian and Class President. He is a member of the French, History, and National Honors Societies. He received the Wappingers Central School District Superintendent Academic Growth and Student Leadership in Learning Award in 2019. Matthew served as class president for three years and helped coordinate two proms and introduced new events to the community.

Outside the classroom, he is a Link Leader, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership ambassador, and has been a four year member of the varsity

lacrosse team. Matthew also played varsity basketball for two years, earning the Will Landry Memorial Award for attaining the highest GPA among Dutchess County basketball players.

He would like to thank his family, friends, and advisors, specifically his twin brother (and class of 2020 Vice President) Ryan and counselor Mrs. Aguado, who have guided him since his days at Fishkill Elementary. He will be attending the University of Notre Dame in the fall and plans to study biology. He hopes to unite his love of science and sociology in pursuit of a career in medicine or politics.

Brielle dreams of making a meaningful contribution to the world. Brielle will be attending Northeastern University in the fall and hopes to conduct research in the field of neuroscience.

Over the past four years she has dedicated her time to numerous academic clubs, and currently serves as Secretary of the History Honor Society. Brielle is an avid French hornist and has been selected for many New York State Honors bands, includ-

ing the New York All-State Festival.

She plays for the Aerophone Community Band, which performs regularly for various charitable organizations. Brielle engages with her church community as a lector and teen group member, and has also earned the rank of Fourth Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do karate.

Brielle was designated a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Program, and has been named Co-Salutatorian of her class.

Gisolfi, Zoia Gjokaj, Xavier Gonzalez, Elizabeth Goscicki, Kennedi L. Graboski, Elizabeth M. Graham, Eden R. Greene, Benjamin I. Greenfeld, Sarah E. Gremelsbacker, Rene M. Gres Jr., Jack P. Griffiths, Joseph Griggs Aiden J. Guilfoyle, Adriana Hackert, Emily E. Haindl, John C. Hallgren, Jordan J. Harris, Ard Hasanaj, Brooke C. Heady, Jessica C. Healey, Charles M. Heinz, Julia S. Henning, Iseabailla G. Hewitt, Alexander R. Hicks, Victoria A. Hilbert, Chloe M. Himoun, Sean A. Hoerl, Erika L. Holz, Max Roger Hover, Jordyn B. Howlett, Matthew J. Hufnagel, Elizabeth Dorothy Humphrey, Michael Hutchinson, Jenna R. Ingrassia, Claire M. Iocco, Joseph C. Istvan Jr., April Jackson, Mark A. Jackson, Joshua E. Jamieson-Vantassel, Paul E. Jeanneret, Sofia T. Jeanneret, Austin Jendras, Michael Holden

Jodlowski, Tyasia Johnson, James T. Johnson Jr., Cali L. Juanis, Christina M. Kakavas, Michael A. Kalinowski, Nicole T. Kalinowski, James F. Kane, Colleen E. Kelly, Mikayla R. Kelly, Justine A. Kennedy, Jerome L. Kessler, Lucas T. Khuns, Benjamin Kibrick, James Kibrick, Bella Kieser, Joseph D. Killeen, Deanna M. Kinan, Hanna M. Kinan, Jacob S. Klein, Daniel J. Koenig, Stephanie Marie Koller, Alexandra M. Kostik, Gavin T. Krupczyn, Dylan D. Kubichko, Angelica G. Kucmierowski, Ethan Y. Kwong, Frank A. Lacalamita, Savannah N. Lacey, Nicole Lalli, Nicole J. LaMantia, Alisa M. Landi, Kyle R. Langevin, Jessica G. Laumbach, Marissa R. Lavery, Hunter Jude Leak, Robert J .

Leak, Eric A. Levedakis, Jared R. Levrini, Marisa L. Lifrieri, Danielle L.

Co-Salutatorian Brielle Miano

J. Ewing, Sean W. Farfaro, Joseph S. Farina, Yasmin T. Fells, Kelli M. Ferguson, Marco J. Fernandez, Ericka B. Ferrell, Brendan Matthew Filancia, Dominic F. Fino, Nicole E. Flacinski, Christopher T. Fleming, Jonathan Flores, Brian Alexander Fornelos, Jonathan Hayden Forrester, Sydney R. Fowler, Kelsey H. Fox, Alex J. Franzese, Mason R. Freer, Spencer R. Freer, David Frego, Josh A. Friedlich, Mary T. Froehlich, Matthew J. Fuentes, Connor J. Fulton, Aidan G. Gaine, Jah'Ni H. Gainer, Kian A. Gallagher, Karoline Garcia Alcantara, Lisa A. Garrity, Alexa C. Gartner, Blerim Gashi, Leonard Gashi, Paul J. Gaston, Jenna Geib, Elliot L. Georges, Triston O. Geouge, Sean M. Gerathy, Maria Giannakopoulos, Jason Gigli, Tatianna K. Gillespie, Alexa Marx Gillett, Justin R. Ginese, Bella Luna Giordano, Jonathan J. Giron, Anthony Dario

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Continued from page 7 Lippolis, Andrew A. Lisella, Marla Faith Litsky, Maximus V. Lizzul, Madalline M. Lockwood, Priscilla M. Lomedico, Robert M. Lomino, Matthew J. Long, Ryan J. Long, Connor J. Ludwig, Carley A. Lynch, Kendall M. MacDonald, Jason T. Mack, Lily E. Magnotta, Luke Christian Mahon, Aria C. Mandile, Heather E. Mann, Declan J. Manning, Joseph A. Marino, Brianna Meiko Mark, Amber M. Markou, Odaia Marte, Gregory W. Martin, Jenna N. Martinez, Nadia A. Martini, Michael G. Maseda, Summer A. Masiello, Katie M. Mason, Madison N. Mason, Alessio G. Massafra, Sean J. McCarthy, Adam Z. McDonald, Sydney N. McGilvray, Morgan C. McGinley, Kyle T. McGregor, Matthew J. McGregor, Brielle L. McHenry, Danielle M. McKenna, Brianna P. McLenitha, Ryan T. McLynn, Connor H. McStay, Matthew K. Meier, Elissa L. Meise, Marcus A. Mejorado, Conor D. Mervyn, Brielle Faith Miano, Nicholas J. Michalko, Leala A. Michel, Joseph G. Milici, Sean Miller, Alejandra E. Miranda, Lindsey E. Mitchell, Abigail B. Mohl, Alberto A. Molina, Ajahnae M. Moore, Angelina J. Morgan,

Catherine A. Morgan, Austin J. Morizet, Dylan M. Morizet, James Ryan Muldoon, Talisa I. Muniz, Jared Munoz, Emma K. Murphy, Arianne L. Murray, Arturo F. Mussenden, James W. Neider, Makayla Marie Neilan, Salvatore W. Neils, Ryan T. Ng, William F. Nolan, Hannah L. Nolen, Christian M. Notrem, Anthony A. Nunez, Isabella A. Nunez, Jenna M. O'Brien, Morgan Joy O'Mara, Gozienna C. Okeke, Adriana D. Oliva, Katelynn R. Osterhoudt, Kristina M. Osterhoudt, Osbourne D. Owens, Elena R. Palmietto, Julie A. Palumbo, SophiaA. Panos, Ayush P. Patel, Maxine L. Payton, Hannah M. Pedersen, Rachel N. Perez, Jennifer Rose Petkewicz, Lauren N. Piccone, Michelle Pimentel, Alexis R. Plain, John J. Pontillo, Dylan V. Popovic, Christopher J. Porteous, Nicole M .

Porteous, Isabella M. Pozzulo, Chenijah L. Prendergast, Colin P .

Prendergast, Angelina J. Puccio, Matthew S. Quezada Calle, Ashley M. Quigley, Kyle W. Quinn, Anthony J. Ragonesi, Roshini Ramesh, Isabella M. Ramkissoon, Amanda C. Rao, Danielle M. Rao, Tyler C. Rao, Tanmayi K. Rayavaram, Meagan L .Reilly, Matthew Reyes, Ja'Lil A. Reynolds, Ariel A. Ridore, Selina L. Riley-

Orchard View Alternative High School 2020 GRADUATES

Valedictorian Autumn Sharpe

As a student at Orchard View Alternative High School, I am proud to be the Valedictorian of the Class of 2020, said Autumn Sharpe, via email.

“In the last 4 years, I have worked hard to keep my average high, along with working at Adams Fairacre Farms,” remarked the valedictorian.

“I am forever grateful for having the opportunity to attend Orchard View,” said Autumn, who plans on attending Dutchess County Community College and pursuing a degree in Business. “I would eventually like to own my own business and be a successful entrepreneur one day,” remarked Autumn.

“My greatest achievement in school is earning Salutatorian and getting to the point of graduation. At the beginning of high school before I switched to Orchard View, I would have never thought I would make it to this point,” said Rosina Halstead via email. “I have passed all of my regents and classes, which I wasn't sure I was going to be able to do on time at one point. In five years, I hope to finish college and have a successful career.”

Salutatorian Rosina Halstead The following students were candidates for graduation from Orchard View Alternative High School in the Wappingers Central School District.

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Halstead, Brianna L. Harris, Joseph Hoffman, Elizabeth S. Lopez, Randolph Mack, Jr., Jack T. Malendes, Anthony Matovski, Oscar J. OrtizHodges, Matthew M. Prosch, Brittney T. Rhodes, Alicia E. Rivera, Autumn M. Sharpe, Devontae J. Soto, Jashua M. Tirado, Connor J. Vanderhoef.

Brown, Ashley J. Roberts, Rebecca M. Roberts, Max Christopher Rockett, Justin G. Rodrigues, Alyssa K. Romano, Patrick E. Rooney, Dylan M. Rossi, Shana E. Rothstein, Lindsey C. Rowe, Ariel G. Ruiz, Matthew D. Russo, Aakarsh Sahay, Zena Salameh, Alyssa N. Salamone, Nicolette R. Sammann, Kaitlin M. Sampson, Elijah J. Sanchez Santiago, Gabriela N .

Santos, Mikaila A. Sapp, Christopher T. Scanlon, Vincent E. Schindler, Chailyn A. Schroll, Amanda G. Schulte, Joseph R. Scofield, Sean P. Scofield, Gianna G. Seda, Jessica S. Seibert, Corey Sellman, Kayla E. Serrano, Jett O. Shafer, Allison J. Shaw, Isabella Sherri, Lilliana Shkrela, Jack Joseph Shoemaker, Christopher C. Silkowski, Harkomal Singh, Freda Shirley Smit, Aubrey J. Smith IV, Jessica M .

Sohmers, William R. Sonnleitner, Richard John Owen Spath, Amanda V. Spidalieri, Angelina B. St. George, Hannah Jean Stacchini, Claudia N. Steckmeister, Brandon E. Stoughton, Matthew R. Sudol, Miranda Alana Suggs, Jameson T. Suraci, Lauryn S. Surju, Malang Susso, Samantha N. Suter, Evan D. Swartvagher, Daniel A. Sweeney, Thomas J. Sweeney, Bilal K. Syed, Jonathan A. Taylor, Melanie J. Tetor, Joseph Tirado, Emmy Tivnan,

Matthew Tomaszewski, Sean L. Toro, Victoria C. Torres, Lauren Michelle Towers, Isabella M. Treglia, Anthony M. Tremarzo, Deanna L. Tremblay, Timothy Tricinelli, Nia Troche, Raymond Troche, Jack A. Troia, David M. Trost, Julia Tsesmetzis, Lindsey Rose Turner, Meah S. Turner, Giovanni J. Ulloa, Elizabeth A. Urbanowicz, Victoria J. Urbanowicz, Kaylian L. Vaccariello, Alexander A. Valentine, Taylor G. Van Tassell, Michael D. Vanderoef, Elena G. Vargas, Aliana J. Vazquez, Brittany Veneski, Michael A. Ventura, Kyle A. Vidulich, Hayley G. Viebrock, Jenna Viviano, Julia Volpicelli, Garrett R. Wade, Austin M. Warren, Bridgette Warshaw, Campbell J. Wellman, Griffin D. Welti, Gregory E. Whelan, Erik T. Williams, Arnell C. Williams Jr., Gabriel I. Winters, Spring R. Witman, Erik Z. Wolert, Jordan Leah Wolert, Jack M. Wood, Kathryn M. Wood, Alexander Y. Zheng, Jenna N. Zipparo, and Matthew J. Zipparo.

Out of district students that are graduating: Johnathan Ballard, Andrew Borakove, Brennan Carcundo, Jacob DiPietro, Joseph Donohue, Joshua Pileggi and Anthony Rossi.

Millbrook High School 2020 GRADUATES Margo Bachman, Rohan Bhola, Scott Bonelli, Jasmine Brace, Robert Brady, Hannah Brown, Jillian Burns, Summer Bushee', Madison Chomycz, Aaron Daley, Hannah Daniele, Paige Daniele, Isaiah Darnell, Abigail Deman, Cecilia Dignan, Amber Dushaj, Halie Every, Kathleen Fitzmaurice, Thomas Fitzmaurice, Tessa Fountain, Erin Fox, Delaney Galluzzo, Jack Gehlhoff, Miranda Gendron, Tucker Giles, Jozef Gjidoda, Isabela Gordon, Rachel Greene, Nicholas Grimm, Olivia Gross, Skylar Hollingsworth, Marc Ivezaj, Jahaziel Jimenez, David King, Alicia Korbiel, Alexander Lafalce-Dooling, Madison Lapine, Cheyanne Leroy, Grace Letizia, Eric Lindner, Nicholas Lomangino, Maria Lopez, Morgan Maleonskie, Patrick Mauro, Brianna Mcdermott, Conner Minnerly, Clay Mongon, Sophia Monroe, Connor Moseman, Kelly Olmstead, Cora Page, Tyshana Patterson, Jerald Pavlak, Gerald Power, Gabriella Quattrociocchi, Joel Ramos, Emilie Rau, Alice Rosi-Marshall, Angelina Scorzelli, Faith Shultz, Jacqueline Stickter, Oliver Storey, Michael Tipping, Juliette Valencia, Julian Vasquez, Trevyn Whitlock

Activities: National Honor Society, Student Council, Varsity Lacrosse, Varisty Cross Country, Environmental club, Drama Club, JV Volleyball, Varsity Cheer, Yearbook, Interact Club Attending Villanova; plans to major in Civil Engineering Message to Classmates: “We made it through the stables, can’t wait for the rest of the ride. Love you all.”

Valedictorian Halie Every Activities: National Honor Society, Drama Club, Mock Trial, Jazz Band, Select Chorus Attending Union College; plans to major in Political Science and Film Message to Classmates: “Graduation is not the end, it’s the beginning. Best of luck to all the Class of 2020.”

Salutatorian Tessa Fountain

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Red Hook High School 2020 GRADUATES Anthony Abbatiello, Joseph Alessi, Zachary Anderson, Brianna Angier, Solomon Bagge, Frida BalloquiSmith, Kiersten Bamford, Xochitl Barrera, Athena Bason, Dylan Bayliss, Grace Beach, Sarah Becker, Tyler Benincasa, Grace Berardi, Sarah Berns, Brianna Berry, Aidan Best, Robert Blechner, Madeline Boucher, Todd Bowen, Bjorn Bowser, Jordan Budd, Brandon Cahill, Justin Calen, Abigail Canales Castrejon, Aaron Card, Jane Carney, Jason Cascone, Antonio Castellanos Jr., Joseph Chandler, Jonathan Chilinski, Shannon Christensen, Zoe Christensen, Christopher Clark, Miles Cohen, Luke Crittenden, Uriel Cruz, Samuel Czupryna, Kumiko Dabney, Colin Decker, Brian Delage, Joshua DiGugno, Katelin DiMeo, Cameron DiMeo, Christopher Donohue, Brendan Dorrian, Ryan Dupont, Christian Fasce, Emily Feller, Connor Fennell, Pascal Fischer, Bryce Flanagan, Giovanni Flores-Ortiz, Devon Flynn, William Ford, Jacob Foster, Sebastian Garber, Rodrigo Garcia-Hernandez, Christina Gianakis, Rachel Gifford, Oscar Gomez Mendoza, Joselin Gonzalez, Julianna Grinberg-Ayala, Sophia Grubb-Kovach, Fiona Guip, Kristina Gundel, Aidan Hackmeyer, Raya Hamnett, Austin Harris, Titus Haslem, Nicole Helsley, Charlotte Higgins,

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Valedictorian Anna Marcotte Throughout her academic career, Anna has worked extremely hard, and her love of learning has driven her to seek as much knowledge as she can gain. While in high school, she has challenged herself with Honors, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses. Anna is one of 15 seniors who have chosen to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the most rigorous

Salutatorian Alexandra Snyder Alexandra Snyder is a multifaceted student and giving contributor in the Red Hook Community. She was an instrumental team leader for the Red Hook Robotics Team, attending World Championships in 2017 and 2019, earned a third degree black belt in Tang Soo Do; is an accomDerek Hobson, Dallas Hooton, Brenden Horetz, Jack Horiszny, Jonah Jacobs, Theo Jacobs, Lily Kafka, Ethan Kaiser, Jacqueline Kocik, Sydni Koster, James Krinitsky, Kylie Kruger, Sadie Kubsch, Gabriella Ledenko, Zoee Levenson, Samantha Link, Leah Lipke, Alexander Liu, Gabriela Lococo, Alexander Lopez Hernandez, Samantha Loscalzo, Kane Losurdo, Makayla Lowe, Vincent Malagese III, Luis Malak, Payton Mance, Anna Marcotte, Edward Marici, Evan Maurer, Tyler

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course load available to Red Hook High School students.

A snapshot of Annaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extracurricular schedule shows her to be a very well rounded individual. She is a percussionist in the school band and plays both the piano and ukulele outside of school. Anna is a strong athlete, who has played both softball and volleyball throughout high school. She is the libero on the current two-time Section IX Championship volleyball team.

plished flutist; and founded her own bracelet design business. She additionally created and performed a regular comedic segment on Red Hook Broadcasting Company, and was a writer/reporter for the school newspaper. Alex will be attending Johns Hopkins University in the fall, and plans to study biomedical engineering.

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Continued from page 10 McCluskey, Kevin McCrudden, Ryan McEnroe, Alexandra Mead, Michelle Mialma Romero, Abigail Molinaro, Zachary Monarchi, Matthew Morris, Alec Morrison, Jacob Moyer, Isaac Munn, Alexis Murphy, Anna Murphy, Cole Naccarato, Hunter Nelson, Alexandra Newhoff, Maximus Newkirk, Matthew Oberly, Declan O’Callaghan, Emma O’Connell, Ava O’Farrell, Sydney Ottman, Tyler Petruzzo, Oliver Pflaum, Madison Pidgeon, Colby Piotti, Amelia Pitcher, Natasha Podolsky, Jordan Rabadi, David Reyes, Lauren Rhynders, Shannon Rhynders, Janie RichmondLauffer, Samantha Riley, David Ringleben, Jacob Rivera, Ryan

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Robertson, Aiden Rogers, Evan Rohrmeier, Renee Rugar, Cian Ryan, Liam Schmitz, Tyler Schnetzler, Jason Sember, Maria Serapiao, Joseph Shaw, Lucas Sheprow, Casidy Shook, Benjamin Shultis, Jenna SimmonsClark, Katerina Sitler, Veronica Slesinski, Chloe Smith, Shayla Snow, Alexandra Snyder, Christopher Sowinski, Mateo Spagnoli, Christopher Steffen-Boone, Christopher Stephens, Mackenzie Storrs, Sydney Styles, Chance Timperio, Justin Torres, Jonathan Torres, Justina Tran, Tristen Truitt, Nicholas Tsironis, Cole Turgeon, John Voll, Ashley Vosburgh, Mackenzie Wade, Kyle Wahlquist, David Wert, Kaela Wigley, Madison Wright

Rhinebeck High School 2020 GRADUATES Elaine Albahary, Serena Albahary, Lyla Andrick, Jacob Bancroft, Thomas Beichert - CTI Valedictorian, Nathaniel Boyle, Spencer Briggs, Marco Brizzi, Quentin Carlaw, Jonah Carleton, Lashelle Carroll, Cidney Cassano, Anthony Centineo, Ian Cho, Amber Codacovi, Audrey Cohen, Michael Comolli, Gianna Cummaro, Maite Demange, Owen Dentico, Raymond Doughty, Cameron Duch, Teilor Dunne, Ryan Eighmy, Grace Ellis Valedictorian, Michael Enochs, Adam Eshel, Claire Finnegan, Shannon Fitzpatrick, Helen Fleming, David Galli, Andrew Gausepohl, Martin Gavio, Betty Gibbs, Kathleen Hall, Jakob Halpern, Jed Hammoud, Brittany Hasenflue, Olivia Helms, Jillian Holen - Salutatorian, Bethany Hutchings, Luke Imperato, John Jackson, Robert Johnsen, Nicholas Karchmer, Sevilla Kent, Milo Kosofsky, Declan Kroll, Samantha Lamonica-Morando, Isaac Levine, Jacob Long, Emily Lyons, Jesse Martin, Reyna Martinez, Austin Matthies, Madeline Murphy, Colin Murray, Emery Nelson, Zachary Neuneker, Xander O'connor, John O'haire, Giulia Oxenholm, Penelope Paldino, Talulah Patch, Matthew Pinzel , Eleanor Pitcher, Georgia Plambeck, Noah Pozza, Allan Prado, Nicole Prout, Tristan Riccobono, Sofia Rich, Gideon Rothschild, Oliver Salchert, Alexandria Szabo, William Szabo, Edward Tierney, Mikaela Torcello, Adeline Tumolo, Eli Turck, Vic UmbroSclafani, Elise Voorhis, Jarrett Wells, Katrina Yoshino, Nakoa Zuger.

Grace Ellis is the President of the Student Council, Co-President of the French Club, and Managing Editor of Rhinebeck Reality Newspaper. She served as a Youth Delegate at the 17th Annual World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Merida, Mexico, worked at the Starr Library for three years as a page, and is the founder of the Rhinebeck Young Writers Workshop.

She is the recipient of the Scholastic Writing Awards American Voices Nominee for Excellence in Personal

Essay Writing and the Scholastic Writing Awards Gold Key for Excellence in Flash Fiction Writing.

She is a 2020 National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist, an AP Scholar with Distinction and has been named to the Rhinebeck High School High Honor Roll for her entire high school career. She will attend Yale University.

She is the daughter of Pamela and Steve Ellis of Rhinebeck.

Jillian Holen is an Ambassador Member of the Girl Scouts, Co-Vice President of the Rhinebeck Interact Club (participating in 3 Interact Service Trips from 2018-2020), CoPresident of the French Club, Treasurer of the Student Council and Secretary of the National Honor Society.

She is also a Tutor for the Life, Learning, and Language Tutoring Program at Chancellor Livingston School, a member of the Girls Varsity

Soccer Team and a member of the RHS Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir.

Holen is an AP Scholar with Honor, has been named to the Rhinebeck High School High Honor Roll for her entire high school career, and she has been named Student of the Month in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and College and Careers. She will attend Binghamton University.

She is the daughter of Cathy and Gregory Holen of Rhinebeck.

Valedictorian Grace Ellis

Salutatorian Jillian Holen

CTI valedictorian is Rhinebeck HS senior

The faculty and staff of Rhinebeck High School are proud to announce the Class of 2020 Valedictorian of the Career and Technical Institute (CTI), Rhinebeck High School Senior Thomas Beichert.

Beichert, as a student in the Dutchess BOCES CTI, was nominated for the CTI National Honor Society, achieved the CTI High Honor Roll for his entire career at CTI, and placed first in the Skills USA Competition in 2019 in the Carpentry Assistant Division. At Rhinebeck, Beichert was named Rookie of the Year as a freshman on

the Rhinebeck Varsity Crew Team, and Oarsman of the Year in his junior year.

Beichert has been a member of the Dutchess County 4-H Shooting Club for five years, and earned gold, silver and bronze medals in competitions at the state level. He is also a Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 228 of the Hudson Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He hiked the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico in 2016, participated in a High Adventure Canoe trip at Northern Tier Scout Camp in Minnesota in 2019, and he earned the Eagle Scout Rank in 2020, completing his Eagle project of replacing the entrance signs to the Town of Rhinebeck.

He has been an altar server at the Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck since 2012, and he joined the Rhinebeck Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter in 2019.

Beichert will attend Dutchess County Community College (DCC) in the fall, majoring in Construction Technology Management, where he has been invited to apply as CTI Valedictorian for the Charles E. and Mabel E. Conklin Scholarship for Academic Excellence.

The Conklin Scholarship covers all tuition for attendance at DCC. Beichert is the son of Paul and Jennifer Beichert of Rhinebeck.

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Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School 2020 GRADUATES Youssef Abdelhady, Dayamara Abril, Justin Acampora, Raldy Acosta, Danyal Ahmed, Katelynn Albert, Antonella Alcantara, Emily Alonzo, Gabrielle Alvarez, Sunehra Anha, Francisco Araujo, Rija Arbab, Kevin Arboleda, Dominic Arditi, James Armstrong, Emmanuel Arubuike, Hayden Azzinaro, Unaysah Badat, Samantha Badillo, Emma Baker, Briana Bartley, Hailey Basler, Jacob Beigert, Samuel Bell, Trayvon Bell, Fabian Benitez, Abraham Bennett, Bardha Berisha, Nicole Berkeley, Jaylian Bernal, Marianna Bernal, Tanya Bhangoo, Mackenzie Boric, Sydney Boschulte, Joseph Bourne, Courtney Bove, Phoenix Bowman, Quentin Bowman, Rahmel Bowman Jr, Loretta Boyle, Alexis Bracero, Dylan Bracone, Christopher Brower, Makai Brown, Nyshon Brown II, Danielle Bunn, Davonte Burgos, Collin Bush, Ronald Calderon, Zora Caldwell, Alexis Camacho-Kelly, Ariel Campoverde-Quezada, Gabriella Capolupo, Cara Carbone, Brendan Carroll, Brendan Cassidy, Jaime Castellanos-Cruz Jr, Brayan Castillo Hernandez, Kendy Castrejon Rodriguez, Danielle Cavaccini, Olivia Cea, Edward Cekici, Leana Cerreta, Kayla Chacon, Isabella Chavarria, Glen Chitty, Sophia Chitty, Ryan Chiumento, Vanessa Cifuentes, Peter

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Cara Carbone is very thankful to be the valedictorian of the 2020 class of Roy C. Ketcham High School. She has loved taking part in many clubs and activities throughout her four years.

Cara had the pleasure of being a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. She also served as the President of the Math Honor Society. She played violin and piano in String Ensemble and Jazz Band, and enjoyed performing at various concerts and club events.

Cara also played on the varsity soccer team and participated in spring and winter track. Cara appreciates the thoughtful advice and guidance she received from her teachers, coaches, and advisors, and will never forget the memories made with her teammates.

Cara will be attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the fall to study engineering. She plans to continue her education to earn both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

Tabshiruddin “Tabshir” Forkan is honored to be named salutatorian of the Class of 2020 at Roy C. Ketcham High School. In the past four years, Tabshir has worked hard with the support of teachers, administration, family, and friends along the way. He is extremely grateful for the opportunities he has been given in the classes and clubs of Ketcham.

Outside of school, Tabshir takes part in various activities to pursue his passion for community service. As president of his youth group, Tabshir has organized

several projects to support local and global communities in need. For the past three years, he has worked with the American Red Cross to organize and coordinate annual blood drives.

He also interns for a national social justice and advocacy organization.

Now, Tabshir is ready to move on to the next chapter of his life in college.

He plans to study Government/Political Science at Georgetown University beginning this fall, and hopes to attend law school in the future.

Valedictorian Cara Carbone

Salutatorian Tabshiruddin Forkan

Continued from page 14 Cintron, Walter Clarke, Benjamin Cobb, Nicole Colombos, Alyssa Conners, Nazari Cooke, Bailey Corigliano, Kimberly Cowan, Vincent Crianza, Edgar Cruz Agustin, Natalie Cucuta, Samantha D'Amicantonio, John D'Emidio IV, Deanna Daley, Kiyan Daneshvar, Joseph Della Vecchia, Ethan Derieux, Alexander DeRise, Richard DeVizio, Isabella DiLeo, Amy Dolmus, Ryan Dotterman, Joshua Doucette, Natalie Doyle, Vincent Du, Jordan Due, Alexa Duryea, Coleman Dusavage, Scott Elmendorf, Peter Esposito, Allison Fantom, Morgan Farenga, Keegan Ferguson, Nestor Fernandez, Alyssia Festa, Tabshiruddin Forkan, Julia Fowx, Elijah Francis, Brianna Frawley, Matthew Fredeman, Nytalya Frye, Jessica Gaetaniello, Keyla Galarza, Lucianna Gallagher, Brianna Garcia, Daniel Garcia, Derek Garcia, Ella Garner, Justin Garrison, Gia Genesky, Frank Giancaspro, Blendi Gjevukaj, Joshua Godden, Zachary Golden-Johnson, Mark Gonzalez, Ricardo Gonzalez Jr, Daniel Goswick, Anthony Graci, Antonio Gragnaniello, Brianna Grant, Ethan Greene, Shannon Grimes, Kevin Guarquila Mora, Devin Gunter, Annie Guo, Jason Guzman, Emerald Hall, Devin Hallenbeck, Basma Hamed, Isabel Harrington, Kazimir Harris, Alexis Hartley, Dennis Hartmann, Michelle Hasbun, Alissa Hayes, Makenzie Hazel, Eduardo Hernandez, Steven Herriman, Hamilton Holt, Haley Hormel, Maeghan Howley, Michayla Hughes, Angelo Incorvaia, Kevin

Jaquez Pena, Haddijatou Jatta, Kenya Jenkins, Cassidy Jimenez, Gelder Jimenez, Cierra Johnson, Benjamin Jolly, Bryanna Jones, Benjamin JonesCamacho, Jaylene Justiniano, Shane Kacmarczyk, Brian Kalinoski, Theresa Kerins, Daniel Khouri, Brandon Kimball, Julia King, Nicole Klinger, Elijon Knushi, Bleona Krasniqi, Stepan Kriminskiy, Emmanuel Kuilan III, Dylan Kuttruf, Stavros Kyriacou, Aidan La Monica, David La Serna, Cameron Laird, Jayden Lassiter, Michael Layumas, Jasmine LeeSmiley, Ryan Lennox, Christopher Lesniak, Giancarlo Liberti, Hannah Light, Caitlyn Link, Edwin LojaPauta, Elias Lopez, Brian Lounsbury Jr, Joshua Lull, Liam Lyles, Sean Mahoney, Jonathan Malafronte, Harjas Mangat, Jada Mann, Jacob Martinez, Veronica Martinez, Shea Mastrantuono, Zachary Masucci, Leeza Masullo, Kenneth Maurer, Kesekoseah Mauro, Megan McConologue, Jason McDonough, Thomas McElroy, Matthew McGee, Kayla McGrath, Jevon McKenzie, Amanda McMahon, Megan McMahon, Victoria McMahon, Tyler Meister, Kevin Mejia, Francesca Mendez, Ivelesse Mendez, Keshav Menon, Victoria Meono, Alexis Merchan Bermeo, Meaghan Migatz, Mikayla Mignano, Timothy Mikulsky, Varvara Mironova, Lucas Moody, Syeda Moosvi, Emilio Morales-Cruz, Magdalena Moranda, Anthony Morelli, Leonardo Morelli, Ariana Moreno, Joseph Morgan, Luke Morris, Kasey Morton, J'Naya Mosley, Maxton Muller, Patrick Muller, Caroline Munoz, Christopher Munoz

Guzman, Christopher Murdock, Danielle Murianka, Paul Murianka, Tia Mutsheler, Ethan Narod, Ajalon Nash, Micaela Negri, Anna Nilsen, Anthony Nisi, Gabriela Nunez, Matthew Nunez, Timothy Nunez, Kieran O'Brien, Fiyinfoluwa Odeniyi, Erin Ohlandt, Kaitlyn Olsen, Deanna Orlando, Alyssa Ortiz, Kelvin Osorio, Kristin Pacelli, John Padilla, Morgan Padilla, Jett Palmer, Nicolas Palmieri, Alexis Pan, Michael Pannazzo III, Anthony Pascucci, Adela Patino, Stephanie Pauta Villa, Alicia Payne, Autumn Pectle, Karina Perez, Gabriella Perrone, Gianna Peterman, Shayla Petersen, Nikoletta Petsas, Jamie-Lynn Pettit, Jackson Pollard, Chase Polonski, Garret Poorman, Sophia Poorman, Edilberto Pop Quib, Justin Porter, Hayley Post, Elizabeth Potapova, Andrew Primrose, Olivia Rabadi, Alexis Racca, Farhan Rahman, Joseph Ranallo Jr, Simon Rebecca, Angelyna Redding, Isabella Ricci, Deana Ridenhour, Eugene Rivkin, William Rizzo, Serenity Robinson, Damian Robles, Giancarlo Rodriguez, Kevin Rodriguez, Jayson Rojas, Amanda Romasco, Brian Romero, Gladys Rosado, Arianna Rostron, Aaron Rucci, Jake Ruiz, Jason Ruiz, Zoe Rustenberg, Rhianna Ruxton, Suraj Sajnani, Chiara Salvati, Georgia Sampugnaro, Valentina Sanchez Aizpun, Miranda Santiago, Edwin Santillan, Alyssa Santinho, Gabriella Santoro, Sean Savidge, Delia Savino, Zara Saxton, Thomas Schaff, Reagan Scherer, Dante Schiavo, Jaden Schinella, Ariana Schmidt, Catherine Schweiger, Jhanai Scott, Nicholas Seaman, Nathaniel

Seebeck, Safi-Ullah Shahid, Austin Shanley, Pranay Sharma, Andrew Shum, Victoria Sikov, Matthias Silverstein, Aidan Simonetty, Nicholas Simonetty, Karina Singh, Fatoumata Singhateh, Alexander Sinn, Calvin Skeen, Adam Smart, Alyssa Smith, Jeniece Smith, Kaylee Smith, Reilly Smith, Katherine Speed, Sandhya Sreedhara, Catherine Stabe, Franchesca Stephens, Jesse Strack, Noah Stufano, Gabriella Su, Donovan Sullivan, David Tecchio, Lizbeth Tenesaca, Elizabeth Thaggard, Amouriana Thomison, Sabrina Timke, Mahmood Tipu, Kevin Torhan, Marcus Torres, Michael Torres, Shala Torres, Mason Townsend, Emmanuel Trinidad Jr, Calviyana Tucker, Jacob Tullo, Kylie Turner, Elizabeth Twyman, Albijana Ukaj, Indira Urbano, Daniel Urena, Corey Valle, Helena Van Benschoten, Jonathan VanMetre, Jomarlyn Vargas, Christopher Variara, Justin Variara, Ruby Vasquez, Michael Vassiliou, Sebastian Velasquez, Lukas Vera, Catalina Vilato, Jesse Villegas, Jacob Vining, Ayden Virgo, Nicholas Volpe, Nicholas Volpe, Anvi Vora, Emily Waldron, Mingzheng Wang, Amelia Wasilko, Sean Waylon, James Weinstein, Kyra Weitz, Darrius White, Gabrielle Whyte, Jazmine William, Glenn Williams, Ian Wilson, Ann Wolfe, Shane Wolfe, Kathryn Wood, Aidan Wright, Grace Wright, Makaela Yacoob, Madison Yeager, Abigail Yereance, James Young, Melvin Zacarias Giron, Michael Zambelli Jr, Henry Zhinin, Zachary Zindler, Nicolette Zippo, Ava Zorilo, Ashley Zuniga.

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A Salute to the 2020 graduates

By Stacey van den Thoorn What a time to be alive!

What a crazy time itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been and now youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re moving on in life another chapter to begin.

Your time has finally come!

The end of your senior year!

To say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a bit surreal, is pretty loud and clear.

Some lessons learned while not so fun,

have value nonetheless.

There is no doubt we know YOU know the true meaning of success.

This milestone you have achieved, is unlike any other.

You gained great insight on how to live, how to rebound and recover.

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Our national parks beckon In the midst of the pandemic, we can still see amazing beauty If the idea of boarding a 5,000-passenger cruise ship in the near future gives you the willies, you are not alone.

But, there are lots of fellow travelers, like you, who are eager to get out and see something other than the grocery store and your neighbors, from a distance. Also, if you're like most, you might be concerned that it's too soon to visit public sites that could be teeming with tourists.

I'd like to offer some suggestions that will help jump-start the American economy and also fulfill the part of your soul that urges you to travel.

America is wonderful for so many reasons. The beauty of our country has inspired songs and poems and dreams of visiting the wide-open spaces of our vast nation. Peaceful forests in the Northwest with tall redwood trees, deep canyons with running rivers in the Southwest, and the magnificent glaciers of Alaska all provide a feeling of wonder, awe, and of being insignificant, and yet, part of something so much larger than ourselves.

Our own National Treasure, Irving Berlin, recognized and celebrated that beauty when he wrote: "From the mountains to the prairies to the oceans white with foam God bless America, my home sweet home" There is no shortage of beauty, nor amazing parks in America.

Currently, our country boasts 419 national parks though out the 50 states, all

waiting to be explored. With some good planning, you can safely fulfill your travel dreams while still adhering to safe protocols.

Given our current environment of uncertainty, it's natural to feel safer when staying within our own borders. It is no surprise that there has been a tremendous uptick in people web-searching for Glacier National Park, Arches National Park, Death Valley and more.

The Park system originated in 1872 when Ulysses S. Grant signed into law the country's first national park, Yellowstone.

His foresight to preserve that amazing expanse of land, and the animals that inhabit the area remains one of the greatest gifts bestowed upon our nation.

Imagine your voice echoing through Bryce Canyon and snapping a selfie next to the distinctive rock formations called hoodoos. How about standing underneath the giant redwood trees in Redwood National Park? You could be the first in your neighborhood to visit the newest park to be added to our national system, New Mexico's White Sands.

However, before you pack your bags, it is important to confirm the park requirements and park facilities. Here is a statement from the National Park System: "Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health authorities, we are increasing access and services in a phased-in

approach across all units of the National Park System." Before visiting a park, please check the park website to determine its operating status. Updates about the overall National Parks Service response to COVID19, including safety information, are posted on nps.gov/coronavirus .

Looking at the official statistics, you'll see that Montana, Alaska and Hawaii currently have the lowest number of reported Coronavirus cases throughout the country.

Each of these states has been successful at keeping their infection rate well under 900 cases per state. For reference, New York State reported 397,000 cases.

How about taking the quarantine on the road? From coast to coast, you will find 84 million open acres to explore via a Recreational Vehicle aka RV. Your schedule is all your own, with no packing and unpacking. There are no worries about standing in a crowded lobby, waiting to check in to a hotel or wondering if the staff that is cleaning your room might be ill. Your hotel room on wheels will not be entered by anyone but you and your family.

If you are determined to see Alaska, we recommend a specialty company called Alaskan Dream Cruises. Their slogan is "True Alaska with True Alaskans." Yes, they are a cruise line, but they could be considered the anti-cruise line. The "cruise ship" is actually a boat that measures 104 feet long, with only 20 cabins and a maximum of 40 passengers. They

focus on up-close wildlife sightings and, cultural experiences.

Let's compare the Alaskan population statistics to those of the state of New York.

Alaska has approximately 731,500 residents living on 365.5 million acres. I'm not counting the bear and moose or other nonhuman resident population, which would add significantly to the total inhabitants. New York has 19.45 million residents living on 193,700 acres, 8.4 million of whom live in New York City. Where would you rather be if you're looking for space?

NOTE: Governor Cuomo announced the following after completion of this article: "The Governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut will require visitors coming from other states with significant coronavirus cases to quarantine for a two week period upon arrival." The destinations mentioned in my article are definitely well below their target numbers.

Debbi Calabrese, owner of Embassy Travel in Hopewell Junction, writes about travel experiences on an everyother-week basis. She has more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry. Embassy Travel specializes in vacations, honeymoons and destination weddings.

For more information, visit Debbi at Embassy Travel at 871A Route 82 in Hopewell Junction. Call 845-221-5000 or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/embassytravel.

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Trail of the trailing Arbutus: History of a wildflower In April of 1867, 18-year-old Emily Hart started to carefully assemble her "herbarium," a 48-page book of carefully pressed flowers (DCHS Collections, Gift of E. Stuart and Linda Hubbard).

On each page, beneath the pressed flower, she wrote the latin name, the common name, the date and whether the flower was picked near her home in LaGrange, or near her school, Cottage Hill, in Poughkeepsie. A piece of wax paper protected it from prior and following pages. The entries run from late April to early June.

In June of 1930 at the age 81, Emily Hart was exhibiting roses at the Poughkeepsie Garden Club, and no doubt did so a few more times before she died in 1934. But the age of innocence had passed by this decade. Garden clubs were not just pleasant social groups, they were increasingly aware of the existential risks faced by wildflowers and native plants, and acted aggressively to protect them.

Let's look at the change in understanding that occurred across Emily Hart's lifetime, and into ours, through the lens of the wildflower known as trailing arbutus (called trailing because it is so low to the ground). The popularity of the arbutus was due to the fact that it flowered so early in the spring that it often encountered snow. This wildflower became the symbol of spring's beginning, and many hopes and wishes were tied to its first appearance.

In 1915, the local newspapers wrote about Poughkeepsie's Judge Frank Hasbrouck saying, "As far back in the history of Poughkeepsie, as far back as the memory of the oldest inhabitant can go, Hon. Frank Hasbrouck has always had the honor of being the first Poughkeepsian to wear trailing arbutus." In April of 1915 Hasbrouck was knocked aside as standard bearer when two prominent men in the city beat him

to it by putting a sprig of arbutus in their jacket lapel buttonhole. By the following year, it was reported that Hasbrouck had restored his number one place. All this to and fro highlights the prominent place of the arbutus flower.

These more carefree days were to change as the 20th century evolved and especially by the1930s. Three local individuals in particular, staked out the grim reality and challenge for arbutus, and other wildflowers among a total of nearly 2,000 native plants.

Dr. J. Wilson Poucher was a medical doctor born in Columbia County, but trained in Germany. He was a founder of the Dutchess County Historical Society in 1914. In 1931 he published the book, "The Story of Wildflowers in Dutchess County" and recanted tales of his hikes through the woods and streams of the county since childhood. In his book, he repeatedly called out harvesters of local wildflowers as the number one threat, harvesters such as Judge Hasbrouck, for example, who treasured it ripped out of its natural surroundings.

Poucher had no patience for such people. Of one woman he wrote, "This lady was a flower lover, but she liked her flowers dead."

Vassar College Professor Edith Roberts published "The Role of Plant Life in the History of Dutchess County" in 1938, working with the dynamic DCHS researcher Helen Wilkenson Reynolds.

Roberts had founded a four-acre outdoor ecological laboratory at Vassar

College in 1920. Faculty and students tramped through the county getting specimens of nearly all of the 2,000 plants native to Dutchess County. She was methodical and measured and spoke and wrote nationally.

Rene DuPont Donaldson, in 1937, moved with her husband to Deep Hollow Farm in Millbrook. Upon arrival, she immediately cultivated a garden of native plants. Among them was the trailing arbutus. Decades later, in 1961, the difficulty of cultivating this wildflower is revealed by no less than The New York Times in the headline, "A Growers Success With Trailing Arbutus" and the related story of the rare achievement.

Donaldson was the motivating force behind the native plant garden at New York Botanical Gardens and offered her services locally, as a consultant.

A Poughkeepsie Journal editorial in December of 1963 reported, "The trend in this direction [native plant conservation] may be more pronounced in Dutchess County than in the nation generally for there have been militant forces at work on behalf of [it]." They go on to describe Mrs. Donaldson's work and the work of Garden Clubs. Today's Millbrook Garden Club recognizes Mrs. Donaldson on its website.

By the 1960s it was not just people over-harvesting that was the problem.

Municipal roadside management of vegetation was far more likely at the time to have seen chemical sprays than the mowing and cutting you see today.

Development was obviously on a much bigger scale.

In 1974, a New York State law prohibited the picking of 34 wild plants, including trailing arbutus. By comparison, Connecticut passed a law protecting the trailing arbutus in 1900. It was reported at the time to be the first law of its kind in the United States.

Where are we today? Locally, the trailing arbutus is hard to find, although it was a "spotlight species" in the Poughkeepsie Journal in 2012. Barbara Hughey, a DCHS member, supporter and Yearbook author -- and owner and operator of Land Stewardship Design, says that nothing short of careful attention can make a difference, but it can indeed make a difference.

You will find Dr. Poucher's wildflower books, sections of Edith Roberts book, and newspaper clipping relating to Renee DuPont Donaldson's work at www.dchsny.org/scrapbook-growing .

Bill Jeffway is the Executive Director of the Dutchess County Historical Society, a member of the Black History Committee of Dutchess County, and a founder of the platform supporting the better use of local history at www.HistorySpeaks.us.

Bill can be reached at bill.jeffway@dchsny.org or 845-293-7711.

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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.

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

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Agent is Vcorp Agent Services, Inc., 25 Robert Pitt Dr., Ste 204, Monsey, NY 10952. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________ ________________

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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.

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.

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

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HUDSON VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RECREATION, LLC, Filed with SSNY on 4/6/20.

Office: Dutchess County.

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

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

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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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 ________________ ________________

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. ________________ ________________

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. ________________ ________________

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. ________________ ________________

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. ________________ ________________

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. ________________ ________________

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. ________________ ________________

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 ________________ ________________ 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. ________________ ________________

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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 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 ________________ ________________

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the LLC, 39 Blackford Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________

12590.

Any lawful. ________________ ________________

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. ________________ ________________

been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 460 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.

Purpose: any lawful act. ________________ ________________

mail a copy of process to: 10 Sprout Creek Court, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. Purpose: to engage in any act or activity for which an LLC may be organized under the NYLLC Law. ________________ ________________

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

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Reed L. Shapiro Enterprises, LLC Articles of Organization filed in the Department 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 ________________ ________________ 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. ________________ ________________ 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

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization of 3 BRADY LN. LLC (hereinafter the 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. ________________ ________________ 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 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. ________________ ________________ 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,

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 activity. ________________ ________________ 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. ________________ ________________ OBIDIYA LLC Articles of Org. filed

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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 ________________ ________________ Nml Wilds LLC. Filed with SSNY on 6/18/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 3208 FranklinAve Millbrook NY 12545. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ LAUREN SASSER AGENCYLLC,Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNYon 04/17/2020.

Office loc: Dutchess County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Lauren Ryan, 238 Rockefeller Lane, Red Hook, NY12571. RegAgent: Lauren Ryan, 238 Rockefeller Lane, Red Hook, NY 12571.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of formation of 460 FREEDOM PLAINS ROAD, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/9/2020. Office location, County of Dutchess. SSNY has

Notice of formation of BBALuckey Platt LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/9/2020. Office location, County of Dutchess. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 278 Mill St, Ste 100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Purpose: any lawful act. ________________ ________________ NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Cape’s Gemini LLC NOTICE OF FILING ARTICLES OF ORG A N I Z AT I O N : Cape’s Gemini LLC; Filed 6/4/20. NewYork office, principal address and address for process: 3814 Rte. 44, Millbrook, NY 12545. Secretary of State designated agent for service of process. Dissolution date 12/31/2085. Authorized to conduct any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. ________________ ________________ KANNON RENTALS LLC Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”): Name: KANNON RENTALS LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/22/2020, 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: 10 Sprout Creek Court, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. Purpose: to engage in any act or activity for which an LLC may be organized under the NYLLC Law. ________________ ________________ LEHIGH LIVING LLC Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”): Name: LEHIGH LIVING LLCArticles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/22/2020, Office Location: Dutchess County, SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served, SSNY shall

Flag Pole Hatchery, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 5/11/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 13 Hemlock Ln, Wingdale, NY 12594.

Purpose: General or Lawful Purposes. ________________ ________________ 4K ESTATE, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/18/18.

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, c/o Jessica Abud, 466 Van Wyck Lake Road, Fishkill, New York 12524. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION BUFFALO NIAGARA VENTURES LLC has filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State on June 16, 2020. Its office is located in Dutchess County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process will be mailed to The LLC, 244 Highland Parkway #289, Buffalo, NY 14223. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful activity. ________________ ________________ DUNN INVESTORS REAL ESTATE LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/12/2020. Office loc: Dutchess County.

SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: Nicholas J Dunn, 325 Cary Road, Fishkill, NY12524. RegAgent: Nicholas J Dunn, 325 Cary Road, Fishkill, NY 12524. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of Northside Junction, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/17/20. Office location: Dutchess Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1 Civic Center Plaza, Ste 200, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Purpose: any lawful activities. ________________ ________________

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TheAnnual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Crum Elbow Rural CemeteryAssociation will be held on the grounds on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 4p.m. All plot holders and others interested in the preservation of the building and grounds are invited to attend. For more information or to obtain a plot please call Donald Traver, President at (845) 635-3287. ________________ ________________

TOWN OF EAST FISHKILL ________________ ________________

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE TOWN OF East Fishkill, COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, FOR THE YEAR 2020 , HAS BEEN COMPLETED BYTHE UNDERSIGNED ASSESSOR, AND A CERTIFIED COPY IS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF CAROL HURRAY, THE TOWN CLERK ON THE FIRST DAY OF JULY, 2020, WHERE THE SAME WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. DATED THIS 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2020 Kathleen A. Martin, ASSESSOR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE BUDGET DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., the County Legislature of the County of Dutchess will hold a Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget of Dutchess Community College for the period of September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2021.

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Dutchess County Legislature will be meeting remotely in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders. The July 13, 2020, Public Hearing will be held via video conferencing and a transcript will be provided at a later date. The public will have an opportunity to

see and hear the meeting live and provide comments. The public can watch the live meeting by livestream on the internet at https://total webcasting.com/ view/?id=dutchess.

All parties and citizens wishing to comment live shall have an opportunity to be heard through a media platform called Zoom by entering the meeting ID: 752 029 2049 and the meeting password: 386306. Members of the Community may also participate by phone by calling the phone number 1-646-558-8656, followed by entering the above meeting ID and password when prompted.

Comments may also be provided via email prior to the meeting to the Clerk of the Legislature at countylegis lature@dutchessny. gov. Please check the meeting agenda posted on the website for further instructions to access the virtual meeting and for updated information.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, should Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders suspending the requirements of the Open Meetings Law not be extended through July 13, 2020, then the Public Hearing will be conducted

on July 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, Poughkeepsie, New York.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that the copies of said Budget are available at the Office of the Clerk of the County Legislature, County Office Building, Poughkeepsie, New York, where they may be examined or procured by interested parties during regular business hours, by calling 845486-2100 to make an appointment or to request a copy by email.

CAROLYN MORRIS Clerk Dutchess County Legislature June 26, 2020 ________________ ________________

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system, to be constructed by DCWWA for a total estimated cost not to exceed $1.3 million.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that the capital expense will be allocated to properties within the Zone by means of a benefit unit assessment.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that operation and maintenance costs will be allocated among properties based upon metered water usage.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that the first-year average annual cost to the typical property (the BOCES Campus) is estimated to be $105,610.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that the one-time hook-up fee will be $2,000.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that a list of the tax parcels to be included is attached as Attachment A. DATED: Poughkeepsie, NY June 26, 2020

BY ORDER OF THE DUTCHESS COUNTY LEGISLATURE CAROLYN MORRIS Clerk of the Dutchess County Legislature ATTACHMENTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ZONE OF ASSESSMENT “Z” TAX PARCEL LIST 6263-02-726558 6263-02-734630 6263-02-683567 6263-02-830538 6263-02-650562 ________________ ________________

tact the Clerk of the Legislature at countylegislature@ dutchessny.gov.

The July 9, 2020, Committee Meeting will be at 5:30 PM. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 202.1, as extended by Executive Orders 202.14, 202.28, and 202.38 this meeting will be recorded and transcribed.

As of June 26, 2020, Executive Order 202.38 expires on July 6, 2020, but further extension is anticipated.

The Dutchess County Legislature thanks everyone for their cooperation and patience and encourages everyone to remain home and safe with their loved ones. ________________ ________________

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proposal to establish Zone of Assessment “Z”, located in the Town of Hyde Park, described in Attachment A attached hereto.

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Dutchess County Legislature will be meeting remotely in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders. The July 13, 2020, Public Hearing will be held via video conferencing and a transcript will be provided at a later date. The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments. The public can watch the live meeting by livestream on the internet at https://total webcasting.com/vie w/?id=dutchess. All parties and citizens wishing to comment live shall have an opportunity to be heard through a media platform called Zoom by entering the meeting ID: 752 029 2049 and the meeting password: 386306. Members of the Community may also participate by phone by calling the phone number 1-646-558-8656, followed by entering the above meeting ID and password when prompted.

Comments may also be provided via email prior to the meeting to the Clerk of the Legislature at countylegis lature@dutchessny. gov. Please check the meeting agenda posted on the website for further instructions to access the virtual meeting and for updated information.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, should Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders suspending the requirements of the Open Meetings Law not be extended through July 13, 2020, then the Public Hearing will be conducted on July 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, Poughkeepsie, New York.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority proposes the formation of the proposed Dutchess County Water District Zone of Assessment ‘Z’, located in the Town of Hyde Park, and consists of a total of 5 properties, owned by Dutchess County and Dutchess County BOCES. FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that water service will be provided by means of an interconnection to the Town of Poughkeepsie distribution

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Fishkill will hold a Special Town Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 1st 2020 at 9:00 am. at the Fishkill Town Hall, 807 Route 52, Fishkill, New York 12524.

Signed by: Katherine Buneta, Deputy Town Clerk ________________ ________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONE OF ASSESSMENT “Z” LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF HYDE PARK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Legislature of the County of Dutchess, pursuant to Resolution No. 2020091, shall conduct a public hearing on the 13th day of July 2020 at 7:00 PM., on a

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that requests have been filed with the Dutchess County Legislature, pursuant to New York State Agriculture and Markets law Section 303-b for inclusion of predominately viable agricultural land within various certified agricultural districts which have received a favorable recommendation as set forth below: SUMMARY OF PARCELS RECOMMENDED FOR INCLUSION Landowner Town SWIS Code Parcel Number Acres District Margaret Wang Amenia 132000 7266-00-485640 10 21 Peter Barton LaGrange 133400 6360-03-445269 21.47 22 Trevor Ballard Pawling 134089 6856-00-688424 23.975 23 Kelly Larson Union Vale 135400 6963-00-253570 10.16 23 Kelly Larson Dover 132600 6963-00-304560 15.57 23 Adam Coupe Beekman 132200 6657-08-902901 11.29 23 Lynne Calhoun Pawling 134089 7156-00-514482 5.59 23 FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the parcels listed below were rejected for inclusion in the Agricultural Districts: SUMMARY OF PARCELS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR INCLUSION Edward Russell Rhinebeck 135089 6371-00-423606 5.93 20 Matthew Wirth East Fishkill 132800 6456-01-058549 8.4 22 Joseph Giagrande East Fishkill 132800 6556-01-195790 13.66 22 And that the Dutchess County Legislature has received the report of the Dutchess County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board with respect thereto, which is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature where it may be inspected during regular office hours by appointment or sent via email by calling 845-486-2100 and the County Legislature of the County of Dutchess shall conduct a public hearing on the 13th day of July 2020 at 7:00 pm, pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law Section 303-b, to consider the requests and recommendations of the Dutchess County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board with respect thereto at which time all interested persons or parties will be heard.

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Dutchess County Legislature will be meeting remotely in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders. The July 13, 2020, Public Hearing will be held via video conferencing and a transcript will be provided at a later date. The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments.

The public can watch the live meeting by livestream on the internet at https://totalwebcasting.com/view/?id=dutchess. All parties and citizens wishing to comment live shall have an opportunity to be heard through a media platform called Zoom by entering the meeting ID: 752 029 2049 and the meeting password: 386306. Members of the Community may also participate by phone by calling the phone number 1-646-558-8656, followed by entering the above meeting ID and password when prompted. Comments may also be provided via email prior to the meeting to the Clerk of the Legislature at countylegislature@dutchessny.gov. Please check the meeting agenda posted on the website for further instructions to access the virtual meeting and for updated information.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, should Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders suspending the requirements of the Open Meetings Law not be extended through July 13, 2020, then the Public Hearing will be conducted on July 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, Poughkeepsie, New York.

CAROLYN MORRIS Clerk Dutchess County Legislature June 26, 2020 _________________________________________________________________________

The deadline for Legals is every Monday @ 12 noon for a Wednesday Publication*

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to Executive Order No. 202.1, as extended by Executive Orders 202.14, 202.28, and 202.38, issued by Governor Cuomo, and due to the public health and safety concerns associated with the COVID-19 virus, the Dutchess County Legislature will conduct the July 9, 2020 Committee Meeting remotely.

The public is not permitted to attend this meeting in person.

Public comment will be accepted by email on agenda items until 5:00 PM on July 9, 2020, to countylegislature@dutchessny. gov.

Resolutions can be reviewed at the following link https://www. d u t c h e s s n y. g o v / Calendar-Page.htm? fromdate=2020-0708&thrudate=202007-10&myselectedDeptid=225 The Committee meetings will be livestreamed at the following link https:// totalwebcasting.com /view/?id=dutchess.

Any member of the public who has questions regarding this process should con-

NOTICE OF ADOPTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Legislature of the County of Dutchess at a meeting held on June 8, 2020, adopted a local law entitled: LOCALLAW NO. 3 OF 2020 A LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS TO ENTER INTO AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF POUGHKEEPSIE FOR A JOINT CREATION OF THE “DUTCHESS COUNTY- POUGHKEEPSIE LAND BANK” The intent of this law is to utilize land banks as a tool that can be used by communities to facilitate the return of vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties to productive use. The primary focus of land bank operations is the acquisition of real property that is tax delinquent, tax foreclosed, vacant, abandoned, and the use of tools authorized in Article 16 of the Not for Profit Corporation Law to eliminate the harms and liabilities caused by such properties. The need exists to strengthen and revitalize the economy of the state and its local units of government by solving the problems of vacant and abandoned property in a coordinated manner and to foster the development of such property and promote economic growth.

Acopy of the local law is available at the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature where it may be inspected during regular office hours.

CAROLYN MORRIS Clerk Dutchess County Legislature Dated: June 29, 2020 ________________ ________________

*When a public holiday falls on a Monday the deadline becomes Friday at noon.

July 1, 2020

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SUDOKU Sudoku requires no arithmetic skills.

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

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

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

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

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 4B

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