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NEWS OF NEW PALTZ, GARDINER, HIGHLAND, ROSENDALE & BEYOND High rise Flag central Supervisor Bettez says the New Paltz New Paltz American fl ag appreciation event draws support, protest town budget is “not pretty” by Terence P Ward

EW PALTZ TOWN Supervisor Neil Bettez explained dur- ing the discussion of the 2019 N budget at the October 18 Town Board meeting that the only way the in- crease will be within the tax cap would be with layoff s. Otherwise, contracted pay raises and health-insurance cost hikes together eat up more than the cap, which this year is actually two percent. The tentative budget, fi led Septem- ber 30, shows expenses of $11,872,921, of which $9,898,272 would be raised through taxes. The tax levy of the ap- proved 2018 budget is $8,348,108. Cuts identifi ed by Bettez and comptrol- ler Jean Gallucci bring the increase down to 8.9% from the 17.5% in the “wish-list” round. The tax cap would limit increases to $176,000, which Gallucci called “im- possible,” as fi xed expenses alone will rise $234,000. That includes $40,000 for workers’ compensation and $67,000 in police pay increases agreed to in a past multi-year contract which current council members are bound to honor. PHOTOS BY LAUREN THOMAS Requests for more spending came In the foreground, protesters confront participants in the American flag appreciation walk held last Sunday in New Paltz. Continued on page 12

by Terence P Ward to represent, it evokes diff erent feelings Sunday’s event that she was less certain in diff erent people, and many of the re- in light of the strong reaction against the ILLED AS AN “appreciation walk sponses were negative. fl ag itself. and ride” for the American fl ag, Maria Lisanti owns La Bella Pizza Bis- To Lisanti, the fl ag is a symbol repre- hundreds converged on New tro, and it was her idea to paint a mural senting ideals, not necessarily the pres- BPaltz on Sunday, October 21 be- ent state of national aff airs. She ties it to decked with Old Glory. They were met sacrifi ce for ideals such as liberty and by perhaps two score of protesters, re- Asking for politics to justice, especially the sacrifi ce of sol- sulting in a thunderous shouting match diers. Another version of that same con- across Main Street for several minutes. be set aside in New cept was represented on a protest sign The arrival of a prearranged convoy which framed it as “myths about our of military vehicles and motorcycles Paltz was more than ancestors.” drowned out even that cacophony, and Work on the mural has already be- also served as a signal to fl ag supporters to which attendees gun, but Lisanti won’t release the artist’s that it was time to head back uptown for could agree. name “for a few days.” Completing the free snacks. project will take about 16 working days, The event was instigated by reactions which is dependent on the weather. on social media to a fundraising cam- of the fl ag, because she felt it would be a The anonymous artist, had she arrived paign to paint a mural of the fl ag on a “beautiful” image which would be “per- today ready for work, might have had brick wall at La Bella Pizza Bistro, which fect for the wall” across from the middle diffi culty fi nding parking. The lot quick- is a frequent target for graffi ti. Regard- school. She initially thought a mural ly fi lled up, and walk organizer Joey TWICE BLESSED less of what the fl ag is or was intended would deter graffi ti, but admitted after Continued on page 10 THRIFT SHOP RETURNS PLUS: ALMANAC WEEKLY INSIDE ...PAGE 7 2 • October 25, 2018 New Paltz Times Briefl y noted News of New Paltz, Highland, Gardiner Rosendale & beyond

The general election polling places on November 6 in New Paltz REGION | EVENT

The general election polling places on November 6 in New Paltz are as follows: District 1 -- Reformed Church Education Building, Fireside Room, 92 Hu- guenot Street; District 2 -- Gateway Industries, 137 North Chestnut Street; District 3 -- New Paltz Com- munity Center, 3 Veterans Drive; District 4 -- New Paltz Village Firehouse, 25 Plattekill Avenue; District 5 -- Gateway Industries, 137 North Chestnut Street; District 6 -- Duzine Elementary School, 31 Sunset Ridge; District 7 -- New Paltz Community Center,3 Veterans Drive; District 8 -- Redeemer Lutheran Church, 90 Route 32 South; District 9 -- SUNY Stu- dent Union Building, 1 Hawk Drive; District 10 -- Gateway Industries, 137 North Chestnut Street. All polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. For ad- ditional information, call the Ulster County Board of Elections at (845) 334-5470.

First ever River-to-Ridge 5K ANDREA OREJARENA/RURAL & MIGRANT MINISTRY Migrant laborers in a Wayne County apple orchard. The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its inaugural New Paltz Challenge River 2 Ridge Fall 5K on Sunday, November 11 at 9 a.m. This will be Mohonk Consultations to host its annual the fi rst race on the new River-to-Ridge trail, located at 41 Springtown Road in New Paltz. The run is open to conference on November 5 all; even if you aren’t a runner, you can walk. The cost is $30 and the registration includes a OHONK CONSULTATIONS WILL host its 2018 autumn conference, “Pastures of Plen- long-sleeve performance tee. In honor of Veteran’s ty? Food, Justice and Labor in the Hudson Valley,” on Monday, November 5 from 9 Day, there is a 20% discount to military veterans who a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Mohonk Mountain House. The conference will off er an unusual register (#falling4fall5k). For more information and M opportunity to hear directly from farm workers as well as a wide range of participat- online registration, visit newpaltzchamber.org or ing organizations and their representatives, including: Rural & Migrant Ministry; Emma Kreyche, call (845) 255-0243. Worker Justice Center of New York; Bea Stern, the Ralph E. Ogden Foundation; Caitlin Salemi, Hudson Valley Farm Hub; and Nick Cipollone, Rondout Valley Growers Association. The keynote Sight-in days at address will be given by Margaret Gray, Adelphi University, Department of Political Science. This the New Paltz Rod & Gun Club conference will be presented in English and Spanish; interpretation will be provided. “Pastures of Plenty? Food, Justice and Labor in the Hudson Valley” will amplify the perspectives New Paltz Rod & Gun Club invites the public to of the largely hidden community of farm workers, examine the challenges involved in hiring farm sight-in days on Saturday October 27 and Sunday, workers and identify the multiple complications farm workers face in doing some of the hardest November 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Paltz work in our society while experiencing all of the uncertainties of seasonal/migratory labor. Rod & Gun Club, located on Old Kingston Road in Register online at: https://mohonk-consultations.org/2018-autumn-conference/. The cost for New Paltz, just off Route 32 North. Sight in your fi re- this full-day event is $50, with special rates for students, seniors and farmworkers whose par- arms on the 100-yard range before hunting season ticipation is being underwritten by donations. Lunch will be included. Required pre-registration starts. Admission is free. closes at 11 p.m. on November 2. Municipal training certifi cates will be available. For more infor- For additional information, visit http://www.new- mation and updates, visit http://www.mohonk-consultations.org/ and follow Mohonk Consulta- paltzrodandgun.org. tions on Facebook.

Schools will be releasing early on November 1 to conduct annual test their children the afternoon of November 1. dropped off on Monday, December 3 from 11 a.m. to of evacuation & early dismissal plan Each participating district may provide parents 7 p.m. and Tuesday, December 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 with district specifi c information regarding the evac- p.m. Public schools in Ulster County will release stu- uation drill’s impact on bussing and after school ac- Please provide two copies of labeling informa- dents approximately 15 minutes early on Thurs- tivities. tion, one on the back of your work and one along day, November 1. Students will be sent home early with your work -- providing artist name, title of your on this day as part of an annual drill that tests the Call to artists: 10x10 Holiday piece(s), material used and cost for the piece. evacuation procedures of each district’s Emergency Art Salon Unison is located at 68 Mountain Rest Road in New Management/Disaster Preparedness Plan. The Com- Paltz. For additional information, call (845) 255-1559. missioner of Education has mandated that this drill Artists are invited to submit up to four 10x10 piec- be conducted annually in all New York State public es (framed or on canvas) to be hung in the Unison Kindergarten screening day schools. Gallery for its Holiday Art Salon, opening on Satur- in Highland Local Ulster County schools ask that parents make day, December 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. appropriate arrangements for the early arrival of Each piece has a hanging fee of $5. Works can be The Highland Central School District kindergarten screening day for the 2019/2020 school year will be held on Friday, March 29 by appointment. Please register your incoming kindergartner with the school district registrar before the day of the screen- ing. Registration packets will be available as of De- cember 1. Appointments are encouraged for the reg- istration process. More information can be obtained by calling 691-1032.

Press release guidelines The New Paltz Times welcomes press releases from its readers. They should be submitted by Sunday to increase the chance that they will be printed in the following week’s paper. Please e-mail them to Deb Alexsa at newpaltztimes@ ulsterpublishing.com. New Paltz Times OctoberJune 25,14, 20122018 •• 3

Author event at Elting Library NEW PALTZ | THEATRE Elting Memorial Library will welcome mystery writer Sandra Gardner on Thursday, November 1, 7 p.m., in the Steinberg Reading Room of the library. Theatre on the Road to perform Dracula at Unison Gardner is the author of seven published books, fi c- tion and non-fi ction. Dead Shrinks Don’t Talk, the HEATRE ON THE Road, a traveling fi rst book in the three-book Mother-and-Me mystery company based in Rosendale, will series, was published by Black Opal Books in May, produce and stage Dracula at Uni- 2018. Tson Arts Center in New Paltz this Gardner will read selections from her new book Saturday, October 27 at 7 p.m. Doors open and talk about the writing and publishing process. at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all. Set in the 1920s, this classic play tells the The library is located at 93 Main Street in New story of Dracula’s move from Transylvania to Paltz. For additional information, call 255-5030. England. Produced and performed to criti- cal acclaim in New York and Los Angeles, All Saints’ Day organ concert this production, written by Crane Johnson, has been described as “entertaining and el- An All Saints’ Day organ concert by Eric Hepp and egant.” an All Souls’ Day reading of the Necrology will take “I can’t think of a better marriage of play place on Thursday, November 1, 7 p.m., at St. An- and location,” says director Frank Mar- drew’s Episcopal Church, located at 163 Main Street quette. in New Paltz The cast features a roster of accomplished The concert will feature Hepp performing Fanfare actors, all of whom live and work in the for the Common Man by Aaron Copland, Organ So- Hudson Valley area. They include Marshall nata #3 in A Major by Felix Mendelssohn and Samuel Sheldon as Dracula, Lydia Pidlusky as Van Barber’s Adagio for Strings. Also on the program is Helsing, Cindy Denise as Mrs. Harker, Molly Dracula and Lucy. Janet Salt Frommer performing Trio by Josef Rhein- Feibel as Abigail, Jessica Boyd as Lucy and berger and an organ and piano duet God So Loved the Nicholas Salyer as Doctor Seward. Kenny World by Albert Hay Malotte. Drao will provide sound eff ects and lighting and Cricket Withall will stage manage. Kristen Mar- quette, Theatre on the Road’s co-owner, will provide costumes and styling. It’s not about grit book reading Unison is located at 68 Mountain Rest Road in New Paltz. The cost is $25 per person, $20 mem- by Steve Goodman bers. For ticket and reservation information, call (845) 876-1766.

Author Steve Goodman will read from his book, It’s Not About Grit: Trauma, Inequity, and the Power of Transformative Teaching this Saturday, October 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Gardiner Library. Goodman’s 6 to 10 p.m. in the farm-house style kitchen which March Against Rape Culture: book pulls back the veil, revealing the social systems serves seasonal fare at communal tables. Check the SlutWalk New Paltz that marginalize and stigmatize mostly poor, urban menu at www.audreysfarmhouse.com/kitchen. students of color and their communities. At the Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance or $30 at Hundreds of Hudson Valley feminists will take same time, he shows the intelligence, resilience and the door, $7 for children. Email info@savetillsonlake. to the streets for the third consecutive year for the sense of agency of these students. His book draws org to order tickets. To pay by credit card or PayPal, March Against Rape Culture: SlutWalk New Paltz this on the author’s many years of practice with strug- go to savetillsonlake.org or send checks to Friends Saturday, October 27. This demonstration is orga- gling learners who may be experiencing the trauma of Tillson Lake, Box 228, Gardiner, NY 12525. Tickets nized around the radical notion that no one deserves of poverty, violence or family separation. are also available at the Village Market in Gardiner. to be raped and that the clothes we wear are never The talk takes place in the library community synonymous with consent. room, located at 133 Farmer’s Turnpike in Gardiner, New Paltz Middle School The march will leave the middle school at 11 a.m. NY. For further information, call 255-1255 or visit hosts 17th annual blood drive and proceed to the Peace Park via Main Street. www.gardinerlibrary.org. New Paltz Middle School’s eighth grade health Meeting change for the Landlord Town of New Paltz fall leaf pick up classes will be hosting their 17th annual Election Day Tenant Relations Counsel blood drive On Tuesday, November 6 from 3 to 9 The Town of New Paltz Highway Department will p.m. in the middle school auditorium. The Landlord Tenant Relations Counsel meeting be begin fall leaf pick up starting Monday, November The donation process takes approximately an originally scheduled for November 22 at Village Hall 5. hour, and all candidates are welcome. If you need will now be held on November 7 in Room 1907 in Old Leaf piles must be free of brush and debris in or- more information, please contact Melissa Gru- Main at SUNY New Paltz. All are welcome to attend. der to minimize damage to the machine. Put the ver at 256-4200 or the New York Blood Center at leaf piles on the shoulder of the road, as close to the 1-800-933-BLOOD or at nybloodcenter.org. Please blacktop as possible. This is to ensure the machine remember to bring your blood donor card and/or can reach. Please do not put out brush. Brush pick your photo ID. up is in the spring.

Apple Fest at the Plutarch United Methodist Church

The Plutarch United Methodist Church will be holding its annual Apple Fest this Sunday, October 28 from 1 to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Homemade soups PRIZES FOR and a variety of apple desserts will be served. Take- out orders will be available. For more information or ĊęėĎċĞĎēČĚĒĕĐĎēĘ ĆĎēęĊĉĚĒĕĐĎēĘ directions, contact Laura at 255-5334. ėĊęęĞĚĒĕĐĎēĘĆēĔėĆĒĎĈĚĒĕĐĎēĘ Friends of Tillson Lake to hold benefi t concert on October 28 ĊĈĚđĎĆėĚĒĕĐĎēĘ đĆĘĘĎĈ ĆĈĐĘƭĔėĊǨ

Friends of Tillson Lake will hold a benefi t con- cert this Sunday, October 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the HERE’S HOW Greenhouses barn, located at 2187 Bruynswick Road ilovethebakery.com Write your name & age on the back of your pumpkin. Open to all ages. in Wallkill. Proceeds from the event will help pay for Bring your pumpkins and completed entry form to The Bakery on October 30. various scientists and specialists hired to help make the case for saving Tillson Lake as strong as possible.  ‹˜‡—•›‘—”‡–”›ƒ†™‡ǯŽŽ‰‹˜‡›‘—ƒˆ”‡‡ ƒ ǯƒ–‡”‘‘‹‡ Friends of Tillson Lake has made signifi cant prog- ress, gaining support of district and county elected    offi cials. The Palisades Interstate Park Commission After the parade (6-9’ȌŠ‡ƒ‡”›ǯ•—–†‘‘”ƒˆ±™‹ŽŽ„‡ƤŽŽ‡†™‹–Š has put the SEQR process on hold and has commis- sioned a new study to determine the cost to fi x the ‰Ž‘™‹‰‰Š‘—Ž‹•Š ƒ ǯƒ–‡”•ˆ‘”ƒŽŽ–‘‡Œ‘›Ǥ‘‡ƒ†•‡‡–Š‡ dam. A lot of work still needs to be done and Friends ™Š‹Ž‡™‡–”‡ƒ–›‘—–‘ ‘–‹†‡”ǡ‘ ‘ƒǡƒ†ˆ”‡•ŠŽ›„ƒ‡†—’‹”‡ƒ†Ǩ of Tillson Lake is gearing up for the next phase. 255-8840 13a North Front Street New Paltz Soul Purpose will play a rendition of R&B, soul and swing. Refreshments and a raffl e will be available and dinner will be served at an extra cost served from 4 • October 25, 2018 New Paltz Times

NEW PALTZ. GARDINER, HIGHLAND & ROSENDALE | HALLOWEEN Frightfully fun for all ages Where to celebrate Halloween locally

by Sharyn Flanagan with special awards given to Best Individual Cos- HE ORIGINS tume and Best Group Cos- OF Halloween tume. There will also be date back to the a Team Spirit award. Par- Tancient Celtic ticipants are encouraged festival of Samhain (pro- to wear costumes or rep- nounced “sow-in”). A cel- resent their favorite local ebration on the evening agency or cause. Runners of October 31 marked the may also opt to avoid be- new year that began No- ing attacked by zombies vember 1; the end of the and compete in the timed harvest season and the be- race without wearing the ginning of the long, dark fl ags. Registration begins winter. The Celts believed at 10 a.m. with the Zombie that the ghosts of the dead Escape at 11:30 a.m. returned during Samhain, The event includes a causing trouble but mak- bonfi re, goodie bags for ing it easier for the Druids the fi rst 300 registered of the learned classes to runners and volunteers make predictions about and free hot chocolate the future. To avoid being and s'mores. The cost is recognized by the ghosts $20 if pre-registered (by returning to the earthly noon on Friday, Oct. 26) world that night, people or $25 on the day of the wore masks after dark so LAUREN THOMAS event. All proceeds ben- the ghosts would mistake New Paltz’s annual family-friendly Halloween parade will kick off on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. efi t UlsterCorps, a non- them for fellow spirits. profi t that serves as a hub Sacred bonfi res were lit for volunteerism in Ulster for the occasion, and the Celts wore costumes made Participants are encouraged to carry a fl ashlight or County, connecting those who wish to volunteer from animal heads and skins and told each other’s carved pumpkin with a battery light on the walk. with opportunities that are right for them. fortunes. In addition, a free 1K Kids’ Fun Run will be off ered Once Christianity crept into the Celtic world, at 11 a.m. as well as a 1K Fitness Walk/Hike at 11:45 November 1 was designated All Saints’ Day -- Al- Thursday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Oct. 28 a.m. The awards ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m. holowmesse in Middle English -- which led to the Williams Lake is located at 434 Williams Lake Road evening prior becoming known as All-Hallows Eve off Binnewater Road in Rosendale. The rain date for and later, Halloween. All Souls’ Day on November 2 Haunted Huguenot Street tours the event is Sunday, Oct. 28. Pre-registration and replaced Samhain with festivals remarkably similar in New Paltz more information are available at http://zombies. (albeit church-sanctioned) featuring bonfi res and ulstercorps.org/. people dressing in costumes as saints, angels and In a decidedly serious approach to Halloween, devils. Historic Huguenot Street (HHS) became Haunted Halloween in the Hamlet By the second half of the 19th century, Irish im- Huguenot Street this month, off ering PG-13 tours fo- migrants fl eeing the potato famine brought their cusing on the truly scary lack of resources for 18th- The Town of Lloyd celebrates Halloween with Celtic traditions to America. Halloween was adopted century doctors to diagnose and treat infection and a family-friendly event in the hamlet of Highland, enthusiastically by Americans who dressed in cos- disease during the Colonial period. blocked off to vehicular traffi c for the evening. This tumes and went door-to-door asking their neighbors The last tours for the season will be off ered Thurs- year’s seventh annual Halloween in the Hamlet on for food or money, a practice stemming from early day, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 28 from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. All Souls’ Day celebrations in Europe where poor (There are no tours on Halloween night.) Attendees Things kick off at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church as citizens would beg for food and families would give will hear of the dangerous diseases that plagued the the 20th Century Limited Drum and Bugle Corp lead them pastries called “soul cakes” in return for their early New Paltz community and witness theatrical the Lil’ Goblins parade of costumed kids and their promise to pray for the family’s dead relatives. demonstrations of the remedies used in an attempt parents through the streets. Prizes are awarded in a By the 20th century, civic leaders had succeeded to cure them. The tour will span almost the entire number of categories that usually include scariest, in turning Halloween into a secular holiday more length of the street, going inside the Abraham Has- prettiest, ugliest, cutest tot, best group, most origi- about neighborly get-togethers. With the high num- brouck House, the LeFevre House and the French nal and best adult costume. After the parade, kids bers of post-World War II baby boomers born, Hal- Church and its burial ground. line up at From Stage to Screen acting studio for Dr. loween was directed toward children and moved Meet at the DuBois Fort Visitor Center at 81 Hugue- Frankenstein’s Interactive Lab, an agreeably creepy into the schools, with after-school parades and trick- not St. The last tour of the evening leaves at 9 p.m. haunted-house type of activity in which kids can test or-treating an inexpensive way for an entire commu- and pre-registration is strongly recommended, as their bravery. Additional attractions were not avail- nity to share in celebrating Halloween. tours often sell out. Tickets cost $25 or $22.50 for se- able at press time, but there’s always the opportu- Here in the 21st century Hudson Valley, we have niors or military personnel and their families, avail- nity to warm up with friends and neighbors enjoy- a number of Halloween activities to enjoy, designed able at https://www.huguenotstreet.org/. ing monster marshmallows at fi re pits on the street for all age groups from tiny tots to teens to adults. manned by members of the Highland Fire Company. Below are a few ideas to celebrate locally. Local farms donate apple cider and donuts for the Saturday, Oct. 27 event and festive music is piped through the streets. Traditional trick-or-treating will be held in the ham- Thursday, Oct, 25 let on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Halloween Zombie Escape 5K in Rosendale, Kids’ 1K Fun Run and 1K Preschool dance party at Gardiner Town of Gardiner Halloween Parade Fitness Walk Library and Pumpkin Walk Runners of all ages are invited to participate in Ul- The Gardiner Library will hold a Halloween- The sixth annual Halloween Parade and Pumpkin sterCorps’ 9th annual Halloween Zombie Escape 5K themed Preschool Dance Party with sugar cookie Walk in Gardiner will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25 on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Williams Lake in Rosendale. decorating on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to at 6 p.m. (Rain date is Friday, Oct. 26.) This event is Participants are given two fl ags each, like in fl ag foot- 12:30 p.m. Kids ages two to fi ve are invited to come geared for very young children who might otherwise ball. The goal is to avoid fl ag-grabbing zombies on to the library in costume to decorate an assortment be overwhelmed by larger Halloween events. Cos- the run and get through the woods with at least one of Halloween sugar cookies, play games and show tumed little ones and their parents will meet at the fl ag and all your brains intact. off their dance skills to hip spooky tunes. If there is Gardiner Library/Rail Trail parking lot and parade Those who do, earn an UlsterCorps Zombie Re- any concern about dairy or wheat allergies, accom- through the hamlet, ending up at Station Square to sponse Team certifi cation card. Top fi nishers will modations may be made with advance notice. The enjoy baked goods and locally produced apple cider. earn awards in gender and age-group categories fun takes place in the library community room at 133 New Paltz Times OctoberJune 25,14, 20122018 •• 5

Epic Halloween ’Tis a season for transformation

by Genia Wickwire Halloween is epic in the Hudson Valley. The cos- tumes are hugely diverse, thoughtful, funny and “What’s your favorite season, mom?” frightening. I grew up in Woodstock thinking that “I guess fall and spring.” I look up to see the fi rst nothing could match the craziness of Halloween few leaves changing to a subtle hue of orange. “You?” there. All of the stores hand out candy. You have to “Fall. Defi nitely.” compete for a creative costume with the grown-ups “Why is that?” more than the kids. You can get your photograph “I like that it is cooler and the holidays that are taken at Center for Photography by Dion Ogust. The coming up.” streets are packed. The people-watching is outra- “Yeah, but your birthday, Thanksgiving and geous! Christmas aren’t until winter. Do you mean the an- To be honest, it got too crowded for my daughter ticipation of those holidays?” as she got to the “more candy” age. We ended up “Yeah, but also Halloweeeeeeen.” going to Kingston neighborhoods instead. Kingston That’s how she says it now. She used to say it like has house after house all close together but spaced this: “HALLOWEEN!!!!” DION OGUST out enough that you can run in between and you can She used to dress up as a fairy or Scooby Doo. Now Giada Labate and Genia Wickwire. breathe. she is a preteen, Halloween has taken on a diff erent We tire out long before we have completed all of meaning. I don’t really know what that meaning is. the possible houses you can go to for candy. The She explains to me that the Internet talks about Hal- stand out. I rarely hear anyone say middle school trick is about getting started right when people are loween pretty much start in August. was the best time of their life. home from work and ending exactly at curfew. It is My daughter doesn’t play video games, and un- Halloween is a chance to escape all of that. For one an exhausting schedule. You can cover a couple of til recently didn’t participate in social media. I had night you can be whoever you want. A superhero, miles of neighborhoods by the time it is all done. started a board on my Pinterest account for her hair- a villain. Terrifying or majestic. For one night you As we drove home, I notice my kid’s carefully cuts and her room decoration. To be honest, she want people to look at you and point at you. At what planned costume is in tatters, make-up smeared, the could have cared less about her hair. She is a t-shirts- age is that not a freeing feeling? uncomfortable parts discarded. She was this strange and-jeans kind of kid. No fuss. No frills. “So what will you be this year?” combination of dead tired and hopped up on so When I asked if she liked those haircuts, she dis- She has two costume ideas in mind. Loki, an anti much sugar. Her eyes were ablaze with a craziness covered things she did like. I soon had boards dedi- hero and god of mischief, is mostly known as the that was slightly frightening. Ahhhhh, Halloween! cated to superhero quotes and to the color purple. brother of Thor in the recent Marvel movies. My Most towns in the area, I have now learned, are Eventually she decided she would start her own Pin- daughter explains to me that in Greek mythology he full of sights on Halloween. New Paltz, Rhinebeck, terest account. has a whole range of other interesting characteris- Red Hook, Rosendale, Saugerties are all places I have Shortly after she discovered Tumblr. I don’t really tics. heard shouted out as the best for Halloween. Half of know what Tumblr is or how it diff ers from Pinter- Or she might want to be Cass, a fallen angel from them make the list because they have a scene, the est. It is more picking what you like, fi nding people the book and TV series Super Natural. A fallen angel other half because they have the best trick-or-treat- who share your interests, and in turn them following and an anti-hero. That would have worked for me ing. Is candy-collecting or people-watching your pri- you. Apparently everyone on Tumblr loves Hallow- when I was in seventh grade, an age at which the ority? een. cuteness falls away, replaced by some dark but not It doesn’t matter. What does matter is that it is a I get it. Preteen are the years that your body necessarily horrible thoughts and behaviors that fi ll night almost anyone can enjoy, whether you sit back changes. Your skin changes, your attitudes change. the space. Very seasonal, Just like green leaves being and laugh at all the rambunctiousness surrounding Hormones, pimples. Trying to blend in rather than replaced by more colorful, crisper ones. this holiday or jump in and join the crowds.

Farmer’s Turnpike in Gardiner. For more informa- jack-o’-lanterns. Collectively lit for the night, the tion, visit www.gardinerlibrary.org or the library’s Wednesday, Oct. 31 jack-o’-lanterns are created by neighborhood resi- Facebook page. dents of all ages and artistic abilities. A tradition in the village since 1990, Night of 100 Pumpkins (from New Paltz Halloween Parade 6-10 p.m.) off ers more than 50 prizes for jack-o’- Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Wednesday, on Main Street lanterns judged in categories that include “Classic Oct. 31 Jacks,” prettiest, most petrifying and most peculiar, New Paltz’s annual family-friendly Halloween pa- selected as such by a panel of artists. Prizes are do- rade will kick off on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. nated by local merchants, and attendees at the event “Wonka’s Twisted Chocolate Factory” Sponsored by the New Paltz Lions Club, the event all receive free pumpkin bread, hot cider and cocoa haunted house has been staged with the help of numerous volun- to enjoy with the accompaniment of live music. teers for half a century, including the New Paltz Po- And it’s not too late to enter: carve or paint a The New Paltz Youth Program will celebrate the lice Department, the all-volunteer New Paltz Fire pumpkin or two, and bring it to The Bakery on Tues- 25th anniversary of its annual haunted house with a Department and the New Paltz Rescue Squad. Cos- day, October 30 with your name and age (if 16 or special production this year using all new materials tumed marchers are invited to assemble at the mid- under) written on the back. (Adults, can just write and many new set designs. The doors to “Wonka’s dle school parking lot on the corner of Main Street “adult.”) Fill out the entry form (which can also be Twisted Chocolate Factory” will open at 220 Main and Manheim Boulevard. Parking is available on downloaded on the website) and a free jack-o’-lan- St. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. and Wednes- nearby streets (early arrival is recommended) and tern cookie for your eff orts. For more information, day, Oct. 31 from 6-10 p.m. The details on what will the sections of the street involved are closed off to visit http://www.ilovethebakery.com/halloween/. be found inside have to remain a secret until open- traffi c for the duration of the parade. ing night, according to youth program director Jim Led by a marching band playing The Addams Fam- Trick-or-treat on Huguenot Street Tinger. Admission costs $5, with all proceeds going ily theme, costumed participants head down Main in New Paltz to the youth program’s van fund to purchase trans- St. to Plattekill Avenue. Taking a left turn, marchers portation for fi eld trips. end up at the fi rehouse, where members of the Lions On Wednesday, Oct. 31, families are welcome to “All the kids help out with the haunted house in Club await with apples and full-size Hershey choco- walk Haunted Huguenot Street, trick-or-treating at one form or another,” says Tinger, “creating it, act- late bars for kids under age 13, the cost of which was the historic houses from 3:30-5:30 p.m. A portion of ing in it or cleaning up afterward. It’s defi nitely not undertaken this year by the New Paltz Police Benev- the street will be closed to traffi c and the event is a haunted house for little kids -- I’d say not for those olent Association. free and open to the public. Attendees can expect to under ten -- but parents know their kids, so it’s up to meet costumed interpreters representing the street’s them. Adults will defi nitely enjoy it and the actors Night of 100 Pumpkins at The Bakery centuries-long history, from Colonial-era residents are a mix of kids and adults.” in New Paltz and Revolutionary War soldiers to Victorian-era The New Paltz Youth Program was recently chosen socialites and Roaring ‘20s fl appers. Refreshments “Best in the Hudson Valley” by Hudson Valley maga- After the parade breaks up, some of the younger will be available at the DuBois Fort Visitor Center at zine. For more information, call (845) 255-5140 or revelers typically fan out through the neighborhood 81 Huguenot Street. There will be a campfi re, and visit www.newpaltzyouthprogram.org. for trick-or-treating while others head for The Bak- the entire street will be decorated for an immersive ery at 13 North Front Street to view the Night of 100 Halloween experience. For more information, visit Pumpkins display of imaginatively carved or painted https://www.huguenotstreet.org/. ++ 6 • October 25, 2018 New Paltz Times

NEW PALTZ | VILLAGE & TOWN NEW PALTZ | HISTORY New Paltz Planning Board members discuss zoning amendments for NBR

EW PALTZ VILLAGE Planning Board members took some time last week to lay out 12 ways they’d like to change the pro- Nposed zoning amendments to the neigh- borhood-business-residential district (NBR) along North Chestnut Street. During public comment, Village Board member Don Kerr tried to convince board members that they shouldn’t ask for changes to the new zoning in their comments. The current version was the product of a process in which “every vote was unanimous,” the trustee explained. While it was clear that Kerr was hoping to avoid risking that delicate negotiation, Planning Board members presented the list of sug- gestions nevertheless. Kerr was not present when board members reached that point in the agenda. Overall, board members want to make sure the The soldiers training near the site of the New Paltz Post Off ice. new law will be a useful tool in their meetings. Some of the comments were seeking clarity: what does “in accord with adjacent structures” mean, for exam- Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection to ple. Others addressed muddy language: is it multi- story or mixed use, or multi-story and mixed use? present program on New Paltz in World War I Could the code include asking developers to provide photos of buildings that refl ect the proposed struc- AROL JOHNSON AND Margaret Stanne of the Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection will ture, as is required in Marlborough? Explicitly stat- be presenting a power-point presentation on New Paltz in the First World War on Sunday, ing aff ordable-housing requirements in this chapter November 4, 4 p.m., in the Steinberg Community Room at Elting Library in New Paltz in would also be helpful, they say. C conjunction with the New York State World War I Centennial Commission. World War I There were also points that introduced recom- was probably called to the attention of the inhabitants of the Town of New Paltz earlier than many mendations to the content of the code. Planning places of its size on account of the arrival on February 7, 1917 of the Tenth New York Infantry to Board members want to see fully-commercial build- guard the New York City aqueduct. Upon the breaking off of diplomatic relations with the German ings such as hotels and clinics allowed, and believe Empire, the Tenth New York Infantry was ordered to mobilize and was assigned to guard the water that there’s no need to add rules for roof decks be- supply of New York City from terrorists. The regiment was ordered to establish headquarters at yond what’s already in the code. Four stories is the New Paltz, from which point control of the guard line from New York City to the Ashokan Reser- maximum height they prefer. voir was continuously maintained until the close of the war. With those comments in hand, village trustees will On Sunday, November 11 at 11 a.m., Americans across the nation will toll bells in remembrance of decide if they wish to reopen discussions into the those who served and sacrifi ced, including two of our own, Randolph Shafer and Francis “Denny” code modifi cations, or not. They are under no ob- Sullivan. ligation to include Planning Board suggestions, only The library is located at 93 Main Street in New Paltz. For additional information, call 255-5030. to ask for them. -- Terence P Ward

P&G’s expansion is approved bershop, which will be displaced by the larger kitch- A local law about marijuana use might ease con- en at P&G’s. cerns about policing around the substance, which The P&G’s expansion into the current barbershop -- Terence P Ward is gaining social acceptance faster than legal accep- and under the overhang off the back of the building tance. was approved at the October 10 New Paltz Village After meeting with representatives of the prosecu- Planning Board meeting, after the public hearing Healthy food pitch tor’s offi ce in Poughkeepsie, where such a law is on received no testimony whatsoever. The 450-square- for 72-74 Main Street the books, together with local police chiefs, Kerr ex- foot renovation calls for enlarging the restaurant’s plained that a village ordinance could provide police kitchen and creating a prep kitchen in the back. Al Salatino wants to add a healthful food alterna- a tool for exercising discretion. A local law could be The Planning Board also discussed Bobby Downs’ tive at 72-74 Main Street in New Paltz, a spot long oc- written that makes the possession a violation, which application to tear down part of the old Oasis night- cupied by the tattoo business Art and Soul, which wouldn’t require a court appearance but only a fi ne. club at 54-58 Main Street and build mixed use retail relocated after Cabaloosa’s was shut down at 54-58, Offi cers could either write that ticket or bargain and residential facing the parking lot he owns be- down the hill a few doors. The plan is to provide down to it in court. hind the Cafeteria. That project inched closer to real- mostly take-out food, the applicant explained, and Kerr feels this legislation could eliminate “the ity at the October 10 meeting. After some discussion that means a traffi c study has been recommended by waste of time and money” he thinks the stiff er state on how to show parking requirements on the plans, the building inspector. laws creating in local courts. board members agreed to forward the application to -- Terence P Ward -- Terence P Ward county planning board members for review. Downs’ project already has at least one tenant, Ricci’s Bar- Playground promised for Environmental support Mountain Laurel Waldorf School from New Paltz

The house at 6 Elting Avenue in New Paltz is now At last week’s New Paltz Town Board meeting, deemed mixed-use, rather than a straight residential New Paltz Town Supervisor Neil Bettez reported that structure. The house’s yard is already heavily used he will be writing to Ulster County Executive Mike Dolphin by students of the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School Hein, asking him to sign the plastic bag ban passed across the street, and now school leaders will be able by county legislators. to build a playground there. No one spoke at the Oc- At the same meeting, highway superintendent Plumbing Inc. tober 10 public hearing about the project, but lead- Chris Marx confi rmed that town highway workers Fully insured | Serving the Mid-Hudson Valley ers agreed to paint a crosswalk between the lots. "haven't used an herbicide in years." That informa- EMERGENCY SERVICE Well Tanks -- Terence P Ward tion came out during a discussion of a resolution in Boilers & Furnaces Pipe Repairs support of a public information campaign about the Drain Cleaning herbicide glyphosate, sold under the brand name Toilets, Sinks, Faucets Pot plan: replacement law Roundup. The campaign would include education Bathroom Renovations Water Heaters of retail business owners about the importance of You are in safe waters with us! New Paltz Village Board member Don Kerr reiter- off ering alternatives, and what those might be. Kerr ated before the October 18 New Paltz Town Board promised to discuss the issue formally at the next (845) 834-2797 meeting what he'd already told his fellow board joint town-village board meeting. www.dolphinplumbingandheating.com members: -- Terence P Ward New Paltz Times OctoberJune 25,14, 20122018 •• 7

NEW PALTZ | PLACE from fl ooding. Much of the furniture used to display items in the past was water-damaged and had to be disposed of, with just a few pieces salvageable. But the primary display modes in the new space are part of the rea- son the shop feels so much like a retail boutique: fi xtures acquired through the closing this summer of the Bon-Ton department store that anchored one end of the Newburgh Mall. Twice Blessed was able to purchase at a good price a number of display racks and shelving units once used at the department store that allow merchandising of items to make them stand out and more accessible to shoppers. All of the hard work that took place to re-open the shop was done by volunteers, from Boy Scout Troop 172 to numerous community members that include John Apuzzo, John Trapani, Dick Alloway and Glenn Phillips, who provided their labor without charge to do the woodwork. John Apuzzo built the striking slid- ing barn door to the antiques/jewelry room, which holds the large wooden antique cabinet his family donated. Kevin Dannemann oversaw the entire proj- ect, and volunteers Linda Corey, Donna Ziegler and Twice Blessed board treasurer Linda Ackert worked on sorting the merchandise, along with other tasks. Local artist Kevin Cook dropped in to help with vi- sual displays of merchandise and Amy King used her artistic eye to help set everything up. Krissy Wil- liams organized the craft and hobby supply section and Rosemarie McBride ran the cash register at the grand opening. (Apologies to all of the other volun- LAUREN THOMAS teers whose names go unmentioned here. Accord- Stephanie Stillwell and Liz Hanley shop at the grand re-opening of the Twice Blessed thrift store in New Paltz last ing to Leone, some 20 volunteers are available on a Saturday with some help from shop volunteer Patty King. regular basis to keep the shop running.) A small portion of the money raised through Twice Blessed pays for upkeep of the space, with the majority of funds earned reinvested by the Missions Second chance and Outreach Committee back into the community, helping to support local organizations that include Family of New Paltz, St. John Bosco Child & Family Twice Blessed thrift shop returns better than ever Services in Walden and Habitat for Humanity. Donations may be made to Twice Blessed during regular shop hours, which are Wednesday, Thursday by Sharyn Flanagan section, a display of handbags, shoe and scarf racks, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring items to a hobby and craft supply area, framed artwork and “The Sorting Room” at the back of the shop; every- HE TWICE BLESSED thrift shop at the Re- an antiques and jewelry room. thing in gently used, clean condition is taken with formed Church of New Paltz on Huguenot First opened in 2005 by Lulu Bouchard, who the exception of electronics and child car seats, Street held a grand re-opening last Satur- remains actively involved with the store, Twice strollers and high chairs and the like, for reasons of T day, October 20 in their newly reconstruct- Blessed closed temporarily back in March due to safety. ed space. Volunteers created a festive atmosphere fl ood damage that required mold remediation and For more information, call (845) 255-6340 or visit with balloons, baked goods, gift bags and raffl es to major property renovations. Sub pumps have now Twice Blessed on Facebook or at https://www.re- welcome back a steady stream of loyal customers been installed that will prevent any future problems formedchurchofnewpaltz.org/twice-blessed.html. ++ who returned to the store after the seven-month clo- sure to fi nd a thrift shop that, as promised, had come back better than ever. It’s hard to imagine a nicer thrift shop, in fact. First impression is that it feels more like a trendy vintage fashion boutique than a secondhand store, WE’RE HERE a sentiment echoed by shopper Fawn Tantillo, who tells Twice Blessed board member Wendy Leone, “I FOR YOU! love what you did here! It feels like a boutique. This has always been a favorite place, but it’s even better now.” The space inside has been opened up and painted Sandro Evangelista, DDS top to bottom. It’s clean and brightly lit and a full- basement humidifi er keeps the air smelling fresh. NYU Graduate Volunteers staffi ng the shop are friendly, and a Practicing 25 years dressing room large enough to hold a mother and child has been installed in the center of the shop Relocated from Scarsdale, NY amidst the women’s clothing section, which is the store’s most-shopped area, according to Leone. The Accepting new patients merchandise is of excellent quality, which she says is typical of the donations they receive; sometimes people even donate things that are brand new. GENERAL DENTISTRY But the prices are pure thrift shop bargains: sweat- ers, for example, cost just $4, tops or nightgowns DENTAL IMPLANTS cost $3 and scarves are $2. Coats run $8-$10, shoes COSMETIC DENTISTRY cost $5 and dresses just $8. Handbags are priced at $5 with jeans and shorts at $3. THE CENTER FOR INVISALIGN, PERIODONTICS Items are artfully displayed, separated throughout MERCURY FREE RESTORATIONS the space into mini-departments that include the Advanced Dentistry one for women’s clothing, housewares, home décor, & Facial Aesthetics EMERGENCY CARE children’s clothing and some toys, books and music and seasonal décor. There is a small men’s clothing NITROUS OXIDE SEDATION 0HQWLRQWKLV$GDQG SNAPON SMILE 5HFHLYHD'LVFRXQW /LPLWHGWLPHRIIHU3OHDVHFDOOIRUGHWDLOV LUMINEERS ULSTER PUBLISHING’S REASON Many websites (not ours) track your browsing habits to sell 494 Route 299. Highland, NY advertising. Reading the paper and supporting our local adver- ‡ZZZWKHFHQWHUIRUDGYDQFHGGHQWLVWU\FRP \3 tisers strikes a blow for privacy WHY PRINT? and local business. 8 • October 25, 2018 New Paltz Times

GARDINER | TRIBUTE

Longtime Mohonk Mountain House head Bert Smiley dies at 74

REAT-GRANDNEPHEW AND NAMESAKE of the founder of the Mohonk Mountain House, Albert K. Smiley III, known as Bert, G has died of leukemia at the age of 74, the historic resort announced last week. He retired in June 2018 after 28 years at the helm of the family business as president and CEO, succeeding his father and uncle, Keith and Dan Smiley. An Open House will be held this Sunday, October 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Mohonk Mountain House Parlor to celebrate the life of Bert Smiley. During Bert’s years of leadership, the Mohonk Mountain House underwent a series of renovations and expansions that successfully rejuvenated the re- sort’s 19th-century image while maintaining its com- mitment to historic preservation and stewardship of its spectacular natural setting. He oversaw such im- provements as the construction of the Mohonk Ice Skating Pavilion in 2001, the opening of the Spa in 2005 and the development of Grove Lodge in 2016, the resort’s fi rst new accommodation in more than 100 years. The Spa has garnered a raft of industry awards, including, in 2013 alone, Number One Re- sort Spa in the US from Condé Nast Traveler and Number Two Hotel Spa in the US and Number Six Hotel Spa in the World from Travel + Leisure. Bert Smiley’s tenure also included launching of a HENDRICK HUI Bert Smiley and Nina Feldman-Smiley. resort-wide Service Initiative in 2003, which result- ed in the Mountain House’s recognition as a Star of the Industry for outstanding guest service. He was from New Paltz to the Mohonk Preserve. Bert’s de- Though he grew up on the resort property, running instrumental in the 2011 transfer of 874 acres of Mo- votion to Mohonk’s preservation mission led the en- the place was a second career for Bert Smiley. He ma- honk Mountain House land to the Open Space Insti- tire Smiley family to be named “Legendary Family jored in Mathematics during his undergraduate years tute, ensuring that the Shawangunk foothills prop- Historic Hoteliers of the Year” by Historic Hotels of at Syracuse University, interned at NYU and went on erty would be preserved for future generations and America® and Historic Hotels Worldwide® during to achieve a Ph.D. in Economics in 1978 from Princeton enabling the completion of the River-to-Ridge Trail their annual Awards of Excellence in 2017. University, with a focus on Industrial Organization. His wife, the former Nina Feldman, pursued her doctor- Apples and Our Own Cider at the Farm Market! ate at Princeton at the same time, in Psychology. The couple then moved to Washington, DC for a decade, Fall vegetables, cider donuts, local honey, maple syrup where Bert worked as director of research for the Anti- and homemade ice cream featuring fall flavors trust Division of the Department of Justice. Pick-Your-Own Apples & Pumpkins! They relocated to Mohonk in 1990, with Nina be- coming director of marketing and later helming the re- Call for available varieties! sort’s burgeoning wellness program with the opening ~ U-Pick Open Saturday & Sunday 10am–4:30pm ~ of the Spa while Bert developed the leadership team. A particularly proud moment occurred in 1994, when Open Daily 9am–5:30pm Credit Cards Accepted Bert and his father Keith were on hand to represent the 255-0693 • Rt. 208, New Paltz • www.dresselfarms.com Smiley family when they were recognized by the Unit- ed Nations Environment Programme for their legacy of environmental stewardship. In addition to his work as president and CEO of the Mohonk Mountain House, Bert Smiley served as the chair of the American Hospitality and Lodging Asso- ciation Resort Committee in 2015, a member of the Board of Directors of M&T Bank and the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association, a fellow of the Culinary Institute of America, a member of the Board of Directors of the Mohonk Preserve and of the Advisory Board of Mohonk Consultations. Bert and Nina were named Business People of the Year by SUNY New Paltz in 2007. ++ Saturday, OctoberŊ27th, 7 pm draculadraculab b Adapted by Crane Johnson Produced by Theatre on the Road Set in the 1920s, this classic play tells the story of Dracula's move from Transylvania to England. The NY Times called it, "fascinating and eerily worthwhile". UNISON ARTS CENTER 68 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz $25 per person, $20 members. Tickets:Ŋunisonarts.org Reservations: 845-255-1559 New Paltz Times OctoberJune 25,14, 20122018 •• 9

GARDINER | PLANNING BOARD GARDINER | LIBRARY Pick your own – within limits Gardiner puts brakes on agritourism operation next to Heartwood resort by Frances Marion Platt

HE SPECTER OF a busy agritourism venue on a 54-acre parcel adjacent to the site of the proposed Heartwood resort on Route T44/55 bordering the Shawangunk Kill has delayed issuance by the Gardiner Planning Board The Second Wind Players. of a requested lot line revision. At the board’s Octo- ber 16 meeting, chair Paul Colucci and several other members, along with town attorney Dave Brennan, The second wind players performance: bits ‘n pieces expressed consternation over the vague language of the Conservation Easement for Agricultural Land HE SECOND WIND Players ensemble will put on a performance at the Gardiner Library presented by the applicants, Phillip and Kristin this Sunday, October 28 at 1 p.m. Bits ‘n Pieces explores the theme of aging through Rapoport, doing business as Shinrin Yoku, LLC. monologues, group poems, “rap” songs, limericks and short vignettes. This ensemble As drafted by the Rapoports’ attorney, Mike Moriello, T theater piece will focus on the group working together as a whole and playing multiple the easement’s language would allow for the construc- roles so that no individual actor stands out as the main talent or “star of the show.” tion of “a maximum of two single-family residential The Second Wind Players ensemble grew out of a SUNY New Paltz Lifetime Learning Institute dwellings,” in addition to seasonal worker housing and theater workshop taught by Nancy Van Laan who fi rst performed with the Ballet Entre Nous dance company in Montreal. At the age of 17 she choreographed a full-length ballet of The Wizard of Oz where it was shown on the Public TV network. The performance will take place in the library community room, which is equipped with T-coil “We were operating under technology for those with compatible hearing aids and cochlear implants. For further informa- the illusion that this is an tion, call 255-1255 or visit www.gardinerlibrary.org. agricultural piece of land Spirits distillery operation already, he noted. due to lack of specifi cs regarding agricultural applica- that’s going to be farmed. I Phillip Rapoport downplayed the level of develop- tions. “Phillies Bridge Farm has limits on what they can never understood it to be ment intended for the site, noting, “A chicken coop do. Why can’t you put limits in?” John Friedle -- typi- is a structure, but it’s still in the spirit of the agree- cally the most pro-development member of the Plan- buildings,” Paul Colucci ment.” He said that he had been trying for the past 18 ning Board -- asked the applicants. months to sign an agreement with an agricultural ten- Clearly exasperated, Chairman Colucci urged the said. “You’re talking about a ant, but had found little success in obtaining a commit- Rapoports to consider adapting the agricultural ment before the resort had been issued all its permits. easement to a “conservation easement that would potentially large commercial “We intentionally left it fl exible because we didn’t have allow agriculture,” as Libolt had described, with a tenant,” he said. “Our intent is to have the land cul- much more specifi cs including the number and type operation here.” tivated and productive, to support a thriving business. of buildings projected. He also pointed out that the People don’t do agriculture pro bono.” “We’re trying site has wet, heavy clay soils that are not considered to allow room for someone who knows what they’re “prime” for growing crops, and suggested that the doing,” Kristin Rapoport added. owners consult local farmers about whether such “agri-tourism related structures” such as a farmstand, Board member Keith Libolt said that the board’s uses would even be viable. barn or buildings meant to house “cottage industries” initial impression had been that the lot line revision By the meeting’s end, the Rapoports and Moriello such as a pie bakery. Pick-your-own operations and request was going to include a conservation easement had been sent back to the drawing board to reframe farm tours would also be allowable. that would “layer in agricultural use,” as opposed to the easement document before the board would Once such an easement and lot line revision were an agricultural easement per se. He warned that the call for a vote on the lot line revision. “I’m pretty approved, the town would have little jurisdiction board would be unable to issue a negative declaration shocked by what we heard tonight about the agricul- over what might be developed on the parcel, since on the State Environmental Quality Review for the tural use on this project,” Colucci said afterwards. its uses are regulated under the New York State Ag- project “if we can’t quantify the impact” on neighbors “They should have disclosed it sooner.” ++ riculture and Markets Law, which supersedes the lo- cal zoning code in areas zoned for agriculture. “Agri- cultural practices are exempt from zoning,” warned town planning consultant Jim Freiband. “You do not have authority over them.” This open-ended scenario came as a surprise to the board, which had been expecting that the Rapo- ports intended to use the agricultural part of their two adjoining parcels primarily as open space, with perhaps a neighboring farmer growing hay or bring- ing cattle in to graze on the land. “We were operating under the illusion that this is an agricultural piece of land that’s going to be farmed. I never understood it to be buildings,” Colucci said. “You’re talking about a potentially large commercial operation here.” We are a New Paltz-based fee-only, hourly-based financial planning firm, Brennan characterized potential uses under the with a conflict-free fiduciary interest in helping you build a secure financial vague wording as a “Great Escape for Agriculture,” including attractions such as a corn maze that might future. Talk to us about your investment strategies (including SRI), attract up to 300 cars per day, creating unsupport- pre-retirement strategies, small business advice and more. able traffi c impacts upon the site’s neighbors. Board member Josh Verleun raised the possibility of the Agriculture and Markets Law allowing the establish- Find out more at: huguenotfinancialplanning.com (or hugfinplan.com) ment of a farm winery, cidery or distillery on the site or email: David@huguenotfinancialplanning.com. as well. “The neighbors have issues with noise” gen- erated by tasting events at the nearby Tuthilltown Proud affiliates of the Garrett Planning Network. 10 • October 25, 2018 New Paltz Times Flag central (Continued from page 1)

Garcia arranged overfl ow at Joe’s East-West. Inside the pizzeria, patriotic colors were on display more than an hour before the offi cial noon start, and a brisk business was being done in late-morning slices. As the event machinery geared up, tables outside were set up for selling shirts commemorating the event and volun- teers moved through the crowd, pressing fl ags into any empty hand. Others brought in freebies: baked goods and other treats to bolster the spread Lisanti would off er after the walk, boxes of fl ags, prizes donated to raffl e off to fund the mural, enamel pins that look a lot like the fl ag but upon closer inspection reveal a non- standard arrangement of the 50 stars. Flags of many sizes were carried by people of many ages, from tiny toddlers to people who have been waving the star-spangled banner since the Viet- nam war. Little girls with pigtails wore them as hair sticks, and at least three adults violated the U.S. Flag Code by wearing hoodies made of the fl ag itself. One of them, Kristin Pinkham, said, “I think today we can make an exception. I love my fl ag.” The fl ag code, which carries no penalties, includes other rules such as never leaving a displayed fl ag in darkness or al- PHOTOS BY LAUREN THOMAS An American flag appreciation walk was held last Sunday in New Paltz.

Some of the protestors, who later identifi ed themselves only as members of the Hudson Valley Antifascist Network, kept their faces covered, eliciting a chant of “Show your face!” One member explained that there are “plenty of reasons” to prefer anonymity when expressing such views in this political climate.

lowing it to become neglected and fall into disrepair, as one might observe with fl ags hung from freeway overpasses. During the lead-up and throughout the day, Garcia continually repeated the message that this was to be a peaceful event, free of politics. It did not appear Participants in the American flag appreciation walk wait outside of La Bella's Pizza Bistro for the event to begin. any violence occurred, but numerous heated ex- changes were reported. While that request was hon- ored, asking for politics to be set aside in New Paltz was more than to which attendees could agree. Nev- ertheless, he told attendees that the intent was to ex- press appreciation “in a peaceful, positive way,” and while there were unconfi rmed reports about verbal exchanges including elements of hate speech, it ap- pears that no actual violence occurred. Garcia, who ran unsuccessfully for school board earlier this year, is a six-year military veteran and connects military service to the fl ag very strongly. In the fl ag he sees “all that’s good in the world;” the United States is not perhaps a perfect union, but he feels it’s a “force for good in the world.” When “vocal opposition” was raised to Lisanti’s mural, he says he took “personal issue with that,” and decided, “Let’s all take a walk together” to express fl ag appreciation. Like many who came out in support, Garcia ex- pressed ignorance over the controversy, saying, “I don’t get it, and I don’t agree with it.” Protester Zoe Supina said that her concern is about how the fl ag is used. “A lot of times it’s used for white nationalism,” she said while holding a ban- ner before the big walk. She was present to “advo- cate for peace” and promote coexistence, rather than uphold use of military force overseas. Flag supporter Scott Pinkham said that the banner “should have no political affi liation. It’s for all sides.” Like others, he expressed no clear understanding of Participants in last Sunday's American flag appreciation walk gather and wait for the event to begin. the purpose of protest. “I didn’t protest Obama,” he New Paltz Times OctoberJune 25,14, 20122018 •• 11

said. Pinkham’s teenage son Clay, who said his parents didn’t make him attend, said, “Anyone against the fl ag is against the country.” He wasn’t the only rep- resentative of his generation; several boys from the local high school were also there, waving three-foot- by-fi ve-foot fl ags confi dently. The walk was kicked off with a recording of the “Star-Spangled Banner,” and as participants headed off downtown along the southern sidewalk, a now larger group of protesters kicked off their own march directly in front. Their chants in opposition to racism, police brutality, imperialism and oppression like, “no justice, no peace” were met quickly with a refrain of “U.S.A.!” from those waving the red, white and blue in counterpoint to the protesters’ black fl ags, which rep- resent anarchy. Town police offi cers, out in force and tacitly backed up by sheriff ’s deputies and state troop- ers who drove by even more frequently than usual, kept the walkers mostly on the sidewalks as they made their way down to the corner of Chestnut Street. At that point the crowd began to congregate and tensions seemed to mount, until fi nally protesters crossed the street to cheers from the fl ag supporters. No parade permit was sought for this walk, be- cause they are only required when traffi c must be stopped for the event. While offi cers did stop car traffi c temporarily to allow the “rolling thunder bri- gade” of military transport vehicles and motorcycles Participants in the American flag appreciation walk speak with protesters of the event in New Paltz last Sunday. to get through the Chestnut intersection quickly, there was no concerted eff ort to clear the road as is done, for example, for the Halloween parade. The cost of a parade permit includes paying for police overtime. Chief Joseph Snyder agreed to determine how much, if any, police overtime was used during the fl ag walk, but could not promise to have it by press time. All along the route, men and women in clerical collars moved among the participants on both sides of the street. Pastor Tobias Anderson of the Redeem- er Lutheran Church explained that this was minis- try to prevent violence, by interposing themselves if necessary; according to Anderson, Rev. Mark Mast had to do just that to stop a fi ght at one point. An- derson observed what he felt was hateful language being used by people on both sides of the issue, and attempts to draw opponents into a physical alterca- tion. This reporter observed one protester block- ing a fl ag supporter two to three times his size from passing on the sidewalk, despite police orders not to block passage; numerous individuals attested to seeing fl ag supporters being similarly provocative, but did not off er specifi cs to be corroborated. Heard on the street were some strong comments, such as a supporting observing that protesters are “failed abortions” and a protester proclaiming, “You’re all old and going to die.” A chant of “all lives matter” from the fl ag side did nothing to quell the unrest. Age distribution was notable; while protesters ap- peared to be largely in their 20s, the fl ag supporters A member of the motorcycle brigade traveling down Main Street in New Paltz during the American flag march last Sunday displays her opinion to protesters of the march. were mostly older adults with some children in tow. Once the protesters were facing fl ag supporters across the state highway, the dueling chants and verbal jibes grew louder and louder as passersby watched, astounded by the spectacle. Some of the protesters, who later identifi ed themselves only as members of the Hudson Valley Antifascist Network, kept their faces covered, eliciting a chant of “Show your face!” One member explained that there are “plenty of reasons” to prefer anonymity when ex- pressing such views in this political climate. “The fl ag means lot of diff erent things to a lot of people,” said protester Bennett Sippel, “including the ability to oppress.” One masked supporter observed that, while white supremacists draw strength and identify the like-minded at these events, he would characterize these attendees as largely working-class people who do not benefi t from the systems he was opposing through his presence. “They don’t seem to under- stand,” he said. Garcia was overall pleased with the event, its turn- out and the apparent avoidance of confl ict. Despite the screaming during its culmination, he character- ized it as peaceful. Moving through a crowd where everyone seemed to recognize him, he said he was not planning on running for offi ce again. “They hate me!” he said with a smile. “Maybe now, they hate me more.” ++

If you’d like to donate online to the fl ag mural, Participants in the American flag appreciation walk held last Sunday afternoon in New Paltz. visit:https://www.gofundme.com/. 12 • October 25, 2018 New Paltz Times

owned building on land leased from the school dis- raises to his staff members, will be heeded. Coun- High rise trict. While they both agree that the next lease must cil members appeared sympathetic to the fact that be for many years and shift building maintenance these town employees are not in any union, and ap- (Continued from page 1) costs onto the day care books, Gallucci wants to parently do not choose to negotiate new contracts cut off any additional repair costs, while Bettez has individually. Tinger discussed the importance of be- decided that $10,000 to address issues of code vio- ing able to retain staff members, and how often he’s lation is only fair. A longer lease would, in Bettez’s been told, “I’m sorry, I can’t stay,” because of the both during public comment and the meeting prop- view, make it easier to fi nd private investment by er. At this point it looks like there may be room in the dispelling the fear of pending eviction. spending plan for a van for the youth program, but Why a youth van might be possible is that it could At this point it looks like the days of formal support for the New Paltz Child actually save tax money; for larger trips vans are Care Center seem numbered. That’s despite former rented, and leasing one would be more cost eff ective the days of formal support Town Board member Kitty Brown’s public statement in the eyes of Gallucci. Youth director Jim Tinger said that spending money on that venture rather than to it wouldn’t be needed more than perhaps 50 days a for the New Paltz Child Care grant tax breaks to Wildberry Lodge would be her year, and could be available for other purposes on preference. other days. Center seem numbered. Bettez and Gallucci diff er on how much to spend It’s not clear if Tinger’s other request, to give on the child care center, which is housed in a town- rate of pay. Board member Marty Irwin declared that he want- ed to see more cuts to the budget, and used some ex- treme examples: demolish the day care center rather than fund it at all, he suggested, and cut the $30,000 annual contribution to Family of New Paltz in half. In Irwin’s view, constituents who have seen taxes rise 30% in recent years demand such measures. Police overtime must be reined in, Bettez said: it’s typical for that line to be exceeded each year, with money pulled from contingency funds to cover it. The supervisor said that for 2019 it will be a hard cap FALL HARVEST FUN! based on previous years, and that the police chief Pumpkin Mountain should “use it wisely.” If any is needed beyond that & Spooky Tunnel! level, “let them come to us” to request it, Bettez said. Free Weekend Hayrides In the past, recurring requests to make the 35- hour recreation director position full time caused Corn Maze & Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins! arguments at the table, but this year it was clear that Corn Kernel Sandbox there’s just no money for that change. A $45,000 highway truck has also been taken off the table. Tractors on Display for Photo Ops! There’s enough money raised in the past to fund one Decorations, Gifts, Carving Supplies more fi reworks show near the Fourth of July, but Bettez wants the job of planning it off his assistant’s Homegrown & Local Produce desk once and for all by fi nding a “creative solution” Bakery • Jane’s Homemade Ice Cream to its running. Needed maintenance on the court- Local Cider & Our Delicious Cider Donuts! house will be curtailed to urgent items like the roof Hardy Mums & Asters and front steps. The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the OPEN 7 DAYS 9 - 6:30 preliminary budget on Thursday, November 1 at 7 Rte. 299W, New Paltz • 255-8050 p.m. ++

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by Dayna Thomas “It’s really nice to always have some- one cheering for you,” she says. ARELY DOES ONE fi nd an in- Her fellow teammates frequently dividual as versatile as New comment that her dad’s encouraging Paltz High School (NPHS) se- chants inspire them to keep going. Rnior Danielle Takacs. From Takacs’ hopes to one day provide inspi- academics, to sports, to work, to com- ration to others, as her father does for munity service and participation in the her. school community, Takacs does it all. Lacrosse has been a favorite sport of Growing up, Takacs has always been Takacs’ since her sophomore year, and surrounded by animals. With four this upcoming season she is looking dogs, fi ve cats, three goats, eight chick- forward to taking on a leadership role. ens, a rabbit and a horse, in addition to Due to the lack of a starter lacrosse three older sisters, there is never a dull program for young women in the New moment in the Takacs household. Paltz community, as a captain, Takacs “As a kid, I always thought it was re- has to fi nd ways to build a team dynam- ally weird going to houses that didn’t ic as well as working on vital skills with have any animals,” laughs Takacs. the new team members. “I felt out of place when I wasn’t sur- Although the mental aspect of run- rounded with lots of animals and sib- ning, skiing and playing lacrosse, in lings.” addition to taking on leadership roles Throughout her life, Takacs has be- in all three, can be extremely trying at come a master of what she likes to call times, Takacs lives for the challenge. “the hustle”-- the daily routine of one To get her through these times, Takacs activity right after another. Oftentimes, takes inspiration from a former coach, Takacs goes straight from school, to Don Bartlett, who is known for saying: sports practice and then to work. Being “You can’t make any progress if you raised in a family of six, everyone is al- live your life in comfort.” ways doing something,” she says. “It’s very true. You have to step out of Takacs’ academic interests stem that comfort zone in order to get any- from her mother’s passion and profes- where,” says Takacs earnestly. “You sion in the veterinary fi eld. have to push yourself to do more than “My mom always brings home ani- you think you can do.” mals from the hospital,” says Takacs. “I Takacs’ hard work and motivation never end up letting her take them back is also apparent in the several jobs that because I always get too attached.” she works. Starting at the Village Tea- Additionally, Takacs has excelled in room in the summer of 2017, working upper-level science and math courses her way from bussing, to serving and such as AP biology, AP environmental now food preparation, Takacs consid- science, AP calculus AB and BC, and Danielle Takacs. ers her fellow co-workers a part of her anatomy and physiology, allowing her extended family. to gain further knowledge which she “I just like to try things.” says Takacs. wishes to eventually apply to a career “I like to always change things up.” in wildlife studies and or fi eld research. teacher-look-alike day, a fur onesie to mimic Scooby In the future, Takacs is looking forward to con- “I’m looking forward to getting to work with ani- Doo for character day, an old prom dress and spar- tinuing to live a dynamic lifestyle, full of changes and mals I don’t get to see every day,” says Takacs with kling tiara for formal day, and of course, rounding new experiences. She is ready to tackle whatever life a smile. off the week in full maroon and white body paint, has to off er. Takacs is extremely dedicated to her school work and later sporting the costume of the NPHS mascot, “I never understood why people ask what you and leaving an impact on the school district that she Harry the Huguenot, for pep-rally. want to do when you grow up,” says Takacs, “I want has attended for the past 13 years. “It’s important to have fun with it,” says Takacs to do it all.” ++ “My hope is for the valedictorian and salutatorian happily. “It doesn’t have to be school spirit, but I of the class of 2019 to both be female. I think it would think having spirit in general is very important.” be a nice break of tradition.” When Takacs is not in school, she can be found With the current number one ranked student be- playing one of a variety of varsity sports. Through- ing female, and Takacs in a close third, her hard out her life, Takacs has participated in soccer, bas- Columbia work and dedication to her studies may just make ketball, track, volleyball and softball, but has found “We’ve Moved Across Town” this dream a reality. that her talents and passions are with Nordic ski, la- In addition to her academic studies, Takacs has crosse and cross country, which she joined this fall ORTON LVD INGSTON been the recipient of the most spirited award every season. 1082 M B ., K , NY 12401 year of her high school career and always makes Takacs’ father, Steve, is her number-one fan when (845) 339-4996 sure to “go hard” on all the days of spirit week. This it comes to athletics. Whether it be cross country, year’s outfi ts ranged from a stunningly accurate Nordic ski or lacrosse, her dad is always on the side- impression of NPHS English teacher Joel Neden for lines reminding Takacs to “dig deep.”

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Highland boys Zachary Chen (with ball). PHOTOS BY RICH COROZINE New Paltz boys Joey Richards (L) and Kieran Weinstein (R).

New Paltz girls Aracely Watson (11) and Highland girls Morgan Calimano (R). New Paltz girls Caroline Giuliani (4) and Highland girls Brooke Harris (R).

by Rich Corozine -- with the 3-0 week leaving New Paltz at 11-4, with number fi ve O'Neill at home (at 2 p.m.) -- too late for an MHAL title, the number two seed in this week's this edition of the New Paltz Times -- with the win- T TOOK 38 years, but when Fernando Cuel- Section 9 tournament (Minisink Valley is the number ner facing off against Monday's winner of Saturday's lar deposited Joey Richards' perfectly-placed one seed), and a home game this Monday, October number nine Burke at number eight Ellenville out- I pass into the upper right-corner of the net in 22 at 2 p.m. against Wallkill (who the Huguenots have bracket matchup against number one seed Rhine- the fi rst-half against Rhinebeck, the New Paltz beaten twice this season) -- too late for this edition of beck at the home of the higher seed on Friday Oc- boys soccer team won its fi rst MHAL title since 1980. the New Paltz Times -- and, if they win that game, an- tober 26 at 2 p.m. The Class B boys fi nal is Monday, It was the only goal of the game and the Huguenots other home game semifi nal against Monday's winner October 29 at Faller Field in Middletown at 6 p.m. made it stand up. of number six seed FDR at number three Cornwall It wasn't a good fi nal week of the regular season In fact, this past week was something else for on Wednesday, October 25. The Class A boys fi nal is for the Huskies, losing to Saugerties 5-1 (the sole goal Craig Weinstein's "boys" -- the second-year coach Friday, October 26 at FDR at 6 p.m. by Matthew Petty, Spackenkill 5-0 and Onteora 3-1. winning his fi rst title -- as the Huguenots perched The New Paltz girls ended the regular season with "We have one senior ( Jordan Reynolds), so we face themselves as the number two seed in Class A with a 2-2 tie with Warwick and a 1-0 loss to Minisink Val- lots of rebuilding," said coach Frank Alfonso. "But, wins over Wallkill 3-2 and then Red Hook 2-0 in the ley to fi nish at 9-5-1 and with the number fi ve seed we're very young and the future looks good with MHAL semifi nals. Against Wallkill, it was goals by in this week's Section 9 Class A tournament. Against our athleticism and soccer skills. We're just trying to Ryan Drake, Dan Balutowski and Joey Richards; as- Warwick, it was Anna McDuffi e with two fi rst-half build confi dence. Red Hook was a huge confi dence sist to Kieran Weinstein. And against Red Hook, it goals in her breakout season (she has 23 goals on builder for us (the Huskies beat the heavily-favored was goals by Richards and Balutowski; assist Cuellar the year) and ViVi Kay with eight saves in goal. And Raiders 2-1 earlier in the season), but then we got against Minisink, it was Kay with eight saves and swamped by Liberty (10-0), so we're very erratic, but Anne Lemek with three. we're less so now at the end of the season." "We did a great job of absorbing Warwick's relent- The Highland girls fi nished at 8-7 and are the sixth WE CLEAR less attacks in the fi rst-half (New Paltz was outshot seed in this week's Class B tournament, dispatch- OUT 10-5 in the opening 40 minutes), and Anna (McDuff - ing Pine Bush 3-1 (goals by Breanna Berean, Teresa NUISANCE ie) was able to break through on two opportunities Mazzella and Bella Velentino; assists: Brooke Harris, INVASIVES! to score," said coach Keith Walker. with two; saves: Angelica Silva with seven); beating New Paltz (number fi ve seed) is at Goshen (num- Millbrook 3-1; and losing to Rondout 2-1 (Highland 3RLVRQ,Y\ ber four) on Monday, October 22 at 2 p.m. (too late goal: Harris). The up-and-down, but talented, Hus- *UDSH9LQHV for this edition of the New Paltz Times); with the kies are at number three seed Dover on Tuesday, %LWWHUVZHHW3RLVRQ,Y\ NO CHEMICALS NO POISONS winner at number two seed Warwick (Wallkill is the October 23 at 2 p.m. (too late for this edition of the *UDSH9LQHV:LOG5RVH number one seed) on Wednesday, October 24 at 2 New Paltz Times), with the winner up against Satur- %LWWHUVZHHW%DUEHUU\ p.m. The Class A girls fi nal is Friday, October 26 at day's number 10 Spackenkill at number seven Rond- :LOG5RVH Woodland Restoration :LVWHULD 5HFODLP %DUEHUU\ FDR at 4 p.m. out outbracket matchup and Tuesday's Spack/Rond- +RQH\VXFNOH:LVWHULD 845-687-9528 It comes as a shocker, particularly in light of their out winner at number two seed Rhinebeck (O'Neill is +RQH\VXFNOH(QJOLVK,Y\

OCIAA swimming SPORTS | GOLF championships

EW PALTZ’S ABBIE Santos doubled for the second year in a row to lead the Hu- guenots to the OCIAA Division 2 title by N.50 points over Cornwall. Up-and-coming

New Paltz swimmer Abbie Santos.

Highland fi nished fi fth in this past Saturday’s meet at Washingtonville. Pine Bush won Division 1. Santos won the 50 freestyle with a State quali- New Paltz High School golfers Josh Clinton (left), Kevin Metzger (center) and Nick Puleo all qualified fying time of 24.49 and the 100 freestyle in 55.0, for the Section 9 tournament in the spring. Not pictured is Middle School student Oliver Watson, who and Highland’s Ava Rosen won the 100 butterfl y in also qualified. a State qualifying 59.73. Other top fi nishers were New Paltz’s April Cook second in the 200 freestyle in 2:05.67, with Highland’s Toni Demassio third Four New Paltz golfers earn berths in 2:05.87; Highland’s Ashley Benkert third in the 200 Individual Medley in 2:14.03; New Paltz’s Kiera in Section 9 Championship Coulard-Smith fourth to Santos in the 50 freestyle in 25.87 and fi fth to Rosen in the 100 butterfl y in 1:03.38; EW PALTZ HIGH School’s golf team, which went into the recent Section 9 qualifying Rosen second to Santos in the 100 freestyle in 55.98; tournament as Mid-Hudson Athletic League (MHAL) champions, continued their win- Cook second in the 500 freestyle in 5:30.95, with ning ways, securing four of the 20 available spots in next spring’s sectional champion- Toni Demassio third in 5:34.96 and New Paltz’s Zofi a N ship. The event was held on October 15 at Apple Greens Golf Course in Highland. Trzewik-Quinn fourth in 5:42.36; New Paltz’s Lydia The Huguenots were led by junior Nick Puleo, who nabbed fi rst place with a score of 74. Puleo’s Brutvan second in the 100 backstroke in 1:02.66, win capped a golden season that included the MHAL individual crown. with Ava Demassio fourth in 1:05.03; and Benkert Also qualifying to compete in next spring’s Section 9 tournament were Oliver Watson (93), Josh third in the 100 breaststroke in 1:09.54. Clinton (93), and Kevin Metzger (95). Watson and Clinton placed 13th, while Metzger came in 19th New Paltz was second in the 200 Medley relay with place. Bella Santos, Orla Clasby, Coulard-Smith and Abbie “The team did great in the MHAL sectional qualifi er,” said New Paltz golf coach Kieran Bell. “We Santos in 1:55.75, with Highland’s Demassio Sisters, think that Nick may be the fi rst New Paltz golfer to ever win the event.” Rosen and Benkert fourth in 1:58.37. The Huguenots According to Coach Bell, Puleo had an outstanding season, fi nishing second in overall stroke took second in the 200 freestyle relay with Bella average. “He was playing his best golf of the year going into the sectional qualifi er,” he asserted. Santos, Brutvan, Coulard-Smith and Abbie Santos The New Paltz golf team, Bell noted, had an undefeated regular season, fi nishing with a record in 1:43.30, with Highland’s Rosen, Isabel Cuya, Toni of 13-0. “Behind Nick, the strength of the team was in its depth,” he said. “On any given day, we Demassio and Benkert third 1:44.49. And New Paltz could count on a combination of the play of Josh Clinton, Patrick Murphy, Oliver Watson, Kevin fi nished second in the 400 freestyle relay with Cook, Metzger, and Will Lawrence-Paine. This accomplishment was a true team eff ort.” Trzewik-Quinn, Clasby and Brutvan in 3:55.44. The Section 9 Meet (swim fi nals) will be on Sat- urday, November 4 at Valley Central at 1 p.m. New Paltz is the defending Section champion. this Friday, October 26 at 3 p.m. Cornwall is the kills and six aces; Jordan Giancola ten kills, fi ve aces, -- Rich Corozine number one Class A seed. fi ve digs; and Calla Savelson three kills, three aces Highland, also 4-4 (but 0-3 in Class B Division 1) is and two digs. Against Rondout, it was Skye-Franks out of the playoff s with its 43-20 loss at Port Jervis. with eight kills, fi ve aces and 12 assists; JoJo Tanzi Section 9 tennis Julian Meltz led the Huskies with 86 yards rushing seven kills, three aces and ten digs; Giancola 15 kills, and two touchdowns; with Chris Hammond three fi ve aces and 20 digs; Lauren Thompson 20 digs; The three local girls all fell to defeat in last week's receptions for 54 yards and a rushing touchdown. Rebecca Aurigemma three kills and fi ve blocks; and Round of 16 of the Section girls tennis tournament at Highland will play a cross-over game next week. Hailey Osborne seven kills and fi ve blocks. Goshen's Match Point, with New Paltz's Natalie Mey- -- Rich Corozine Highland volleyball went 1-2 in their fi nal week of er losing to Becky Andrews of Goshen 6-4, 6-2; New the season and ended it at 3-12 overall. The win came Paltz's Ariana Rodriguez to Isabelle Gonjis-Perrot of against Pine Plains (3-0), and was led by Olivia Bell NFA 6-1, 6-0; and Highland's Allie Fuller to Lila Shih- New Paltz and Highland cross with fi ve kills, fi ve aces and fi ve assists; Paige Dauen- Freeman of Goshen 6-0, 6-0. country heimer with six kills and one ace; and Nicole Wilk In doubles, New Paltz's Aidan Hoover-Amelia St. with three kills and three blocks. In losses to Rondout John defeated Emily Finkelstein-Melanie Vasquez of Prepping for Thursday's MHAL championships (3-0) and Saugerties (3-0), the Huskies against Rond- Goshen 4-6, 7-5, 6-0 in the round of 16; before falling at SUNY Ulster on Thursday, October 25 at 1 p.m., out got fi ve blocks from Wilk; four kills from Dehana to Sammy Killin-Gabby Donahue of Warwick 6-0, 6-1 the New Paltz boys defeated Saugerties 26-29 and Stevens; and six assists from Maddy Garside. Against in the quarterfi nals. Wallkill 26-37, but fell to FDR 21-40; while the girls the Sawyers, it was Wilk with four blocks and an ace; -- Rich Corozine defeated Saugerties 21-34 and Wallkill 17-44, but also and Bell with three aces, four assists and six digs. falling to FDR 15-38. For the boys it was Logan Lin- The seedings for the Section 9 tournament will be ares third (in 17:24) and his racing twin, Riley Brut- out this Wednesday, October 24. New Paltz is in Class Section 9 football van fourth (17:25) to winner FDR's Paul Sanford's A; Highland Class B. 16:51; while for the girls, Abbir Gravatt took fi fth -- Rich Corozine Behind another huge game from Kenny Verney, (20:54) to winner Sarah Trainor of FDR's 18:26. sixth-seed New Paltz (Class A) football stayed in the For Highland, it was the boys over Millbrook, hunt for a Section title. Verney's fourth-quarter 62- Wallkill and Webutuck, with Benito Vargas fi rst in yard run put the Huguenots over the top in Friday's 17:06 and Justin Halbert fi fth in 18:54; while Marie 845-372-5650 21-6 game at number three Warwick. Verney also had a Ling took seventh for the girls in 26:27, who were www.captainspotless.comm six-yard fi rst-half TD run, plus a fumble recovery at the swept by all three teams. Warwick 12-yard line. Quarterback Ethan Smith had a -- Rich Corozine 62-yard run for New Paltz's other score, plus picking off a pass on Warwick's fi nal play of the game. Jorden Cook also had an interception and Aidan Hoff man a late- New Paltz and Highland volleyball game fumble recovery at the New Paltz 30-yard line. New Paltz, 4-4 overall (2-1 in Class A Division 2)), New Paltz volleyball fi nished the regular season at Window Cleaning • Power Washing plays number two seed Goshen (looking to avenge 7-6 with wins over Marlboro (3-0) and Rondout (3-2). Gutter Cleaning • Soft Roof Wash last week' 29-14 loss) at Dietz Stadium in Kingston Against Marlboro, it was Ella Skye-Franks with seven Residential Cleaning Services 16 • October 25, 2018 New Paltz Times

COUNTY | NOTES ing out to be an unusually engaged off -year in Ulster The Faso campaign had no immediate comment County. The voter turnout may more resemble a on the president’s endorsement. presidential year than a midterm year. The president’s endorsement for Faso comes just According to the county elections board, 8198 as the freshman congressman’s chief opponent, new eligible voters registered between January 1 and Democrat Antonio Delgado, is preparing to wel- Blue wave October 19 of this year. Of those, 4386 registered as come former vice president Joe Biden to the district Democrats, 2286 as not enrolled in any party, 966 for a rally in Kingston this Friday. Delgado previous- as Republicans, and the remaining 560 in the minor ly picked up the endorsement of former President parties. The nine-to-two new-registration edge in Barack Obama in August. in Ulster favor of the Democrats over the Republicans is not The congressional race is a dead heat. According unusual in today’s Ulster County. In the past decade, to a Siena Poll of likely voters released Monday, Faso Democrats add to their the Republicans have lost 2500 registrants while the has 44 percent to Delgado’s 43 percent, followed by Democrats have gained 8000. independent candidate Diane Neal, 5 percent, and edge in the numbers, county As nationally, the new party registrations show a Green Party candidate Steve Greenfi eld, 1 percent, big gender gap, The Democrats added 2549 newly with 7 percent undecided. enrollment fi gures show registered women and 1837 newly registered men this year while the Republicans added 393 women By Geddy Sveikauskas and 573 men. Since the New York State registration Ulster County mandates paper cutoff date came only a few days after the Senate and cloth bags instead of single-use EW COUNTY-LEVEL ELECTIONS statistics vote on Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh, it plastic released October 19 by the Ulster County is hard to assess Senate GOP majority leader Mitch Board of Elections show a much stronger McConnell’s hypothesis of a late red tide of Republi- With the signing of the “Bring Your Own Bag Act” N local blue wave than red tide likely in the can registrations in Ulster County. There’s no direct into law on October 19, Ulster became the fi rst New November 6 election. The new numbers indicate an evidence for it. York county to adopt local legislation banning sin- acceleration of the longtime trend toward Democrat- The new registration numbers have a signifi cance gle-use plastic bags. The law will mandate that local ic dominance of Ulster County political enrollment. for the solely watched congressional race between grocery stores encourage reusable cloth bag use at With 8,000 more Ulster County enrolled Democrats GOP incumbent John Faso and Democratic challeng- checkout by charging fi ve cents for less environmen- than in November four years ago and no more Re- er Antonio Delgado. In the 2016 presidential year, tally detrimental paper bags. The ban was adopted publicans, the Democratic edge has now reached Faso defeated Zephyr Teachout by 25,000 votes. by the legislature by a vote of 15-7 in September. a tipping point. The role of the players in Ulster The only county in the congressional district that “I want to commend the supporters of this law for County’s two-party system has been substantially Teachout won was Ulster, where she came out 9300 embracing critical changes that made a strong and changed, and the trend is likely to continue. votes ahead. To beat Faso, Delgado has to improve responsible law even better, and I look forward to With only a few hundred voters likely to be added on Teachout’s Ulster performance. Assuming a pres- working together to make this plastic bag ban a real- to the Ulster County rolls as absentee registrations idential-year turnout for the midterm, fi ve thousand ity as we continue to protect our children, our fami- are tallied before the general election, as of Octo- more votes in Ulster (50,000 in all) on November lies and our environment for generations to come,” ber 19 there were 45,670 active Democratic voters, 6 may not be enough. Ten thousand more votes said county executive Mike Hein. 28,148 active Republicans and 33,611 voters not en- (55,000) probably will be. Before the law goes into eff ect on July 15 of next year, rolled in any party on the rolls. With the numbers for It’s a heavy lift for the challenger, but the new Ul- provisions to exempt residents receiving SNAP and the minor parties added, there was as of last Friday ster County numbers will give Delgado a boost. WIC benefi ts will be added to the law. Fines won’t be a record number of 117,676 active eligible voters in In a year with substantial new registrations, turn- leveled against non-compliant businesses until January Ulster County. out is more important than ever. The hard work in- 20, 2020, after a six-month educational period for re- There are about 2500 more eligible voters on the volved in getting new voters registered in off years tailers and consumers. From that date on, non-compli- Ulster County rolls this year than in the 2016 presi- in particular can be dissipated by a lack of follow- ant retailers will be charged $100 for their fi rst off ense dential election. After other changes in the rolls, the through in getting the new voter into the voting against the new law and $500 for their third. Democrats have gained 2467 registrants since this booth. As all politicians know, the deal isn’t closed “My understanding is that the executive plans to April, the Republicans 104, and those not enrolled until the vote is cast. ++ seat an advisory committee of stakeholders,” said in any party 684. legislator Tracey Bartels, who sponsored the leg- islation with legislator David Donaldson. “I would More like a presidential year Trump tweets enthusiastic support expect it would include the environmental groups, Total Ulster County enrollment has increased in for Faso in NY-19 business owners, citizen activists, trying to work out 2018 by 3804. The increase is unusual in a midterm the education roll out. Part of that plan has to do year. The number of active voters normally peaks Near the end of Monday’s WAMC debate, the can- with the distribution of reusable bags.” during the presidential year in the electoral cycle. As didates for New York’s 19th Congressional District Bartels said that she was relieved that the legisla- was evident in the higher voter turnout for the Sep- were asked which presidential candidate they voted tion, which had been in the works for three years, tember Democratic primary, however, 2018 is turn- for in 2016. Incumbent Republican John Faso gave fi nally passed.”With this bill Ulster County commits the shortest answer. “I voted for Gary Johnson,” he to taking action,” she said. “This bill is the result of said, referring to the libertarian candidate. “I think years of diligent eff ort and its eff ect will be felt for that suffi ces.” generations.” Perhaps our famously sensitive president missed Restaurants (other than ones within grocery and that answer, because the following morning Presi- convenience stores) are exempt, as are dry-cleaning dent Donald Trump announced his enthusiastic sup- businesses. Small change port for Faso via Twitter. Although Ulster is the fi rst county to ban single-use “Congressman John Faso of New York has worked bags, some New York towns and villages, including A subscription to an Ulster Publishing newspaper costs hard and smart,” tweeted Trump. “Strong on Crime, New Paltz, have done so. Suff olk County’s legisla- less than 12 cents per day Borders and our 2nd Amendment, John is respected tion requires retailers to charge for the bags. Offi cials by all. Vote for John. He has my complete and total in Nassau County are considering a similar ban. call 845-334-8200 or go to hudsonvalleyone.com/subscribe Endorsement!” -- Christina Coulter

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In our own backyard Into the Sam’s Point Badlands the back way: from Lake Awosting

PHOTOS BY ERIN QUINN AND RICH GOTTLIEB Snapshots from the Sam’s Point Badlands.

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Na- of Rock and Snow and a more-than-capable guide to Rich let me borrow his wife Teri’s bike -- or one of ture’s peace will fl ow into you as sunshine fl ows into all areas residing within the vast preserves in our col- her many bikes, because they are the kind of people trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, lective backyard) telling me to bring a hat, helmet who have more than one bike. I’m not sure what he and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away and gloves. scoff ed at more: the fact that I put the helmet on back- from you like the leaves of autumn.” I panicked. “What? We’re biking?” I wrote back. wards or that I thought my string bag was suffi cient – John Muir But it was too late. We were supposed to meet at the for the excursion. My helmet was refastened, the con- store in downtown New Paltz in fi ve minutes. tents of my string bag put into a proper backpack with by Erin Quinn Although we live in a cycling enclave, I had not countless zippers and well-worn straps, and we were been on a mountain-bike ride since before having off , pedaling from Lake Minnewaska to Lake Awosting THINK I JUST like the way it sounded: the Bad- my kids. “I didn’t know we were biking!” I said in ex- on a chilly-yet-vibrant October morning. lands. Although I wasn’t sure, I believed it had asperation as I walked into the climbing store. Rich “I’ve never done this before,” he said as we turned to do with some stretch of wilderness that lies popped his head out from the upper windows of his right onto the carriage road that linked the two lakes. Ibetween Lake Awosting and Sam’s Point, both offi ce, built like some perch over a beautiful cliff that “What do you mean you’ve never done this before?” iconic landmarks in the 22,000-acre Minnewaska he had just ascended, and nodded at me. He didn’t I asked as I tried to fi gure out the gear system. “I’ve State Park Preserve. I conjured up images of cowboys look fl ustered. never done all of the pieces at one time,” he mused, and prairie dogs, bighorn sheep and hoodoos rising Before I knew what was happening, I had been and then settled in gracefully beside me. I didn’t from the sun-scorched earth. Although upstate New graciously lent a bike helmet and riding gloves by know what to say to that, so I gripped the handlebars York is a far cry from the rugged wilderness of South one of his employees, Mindy, an accomplished and kept riding. Dakota, the name Badlands still got caught in the mountaineer and cyclist who looked as if she had Unlike the steady gaze one gets with walking or gums like an adventure born of grit and sandstone. just climbed out of one of the pages of a Black Dia- running, cycling has a way of blurring the landscape That morning I was ready. I had showered and mond or Patagonia catalogue. After fi nishing some like an Impressionist painting, with harsh edges of shoved some extra clothing, snacks and a bottle of spinach-and-tofu scramble from the Bistro, we were trees and trails and cliff s suddenly softening and water into my son’s varsity swimming string bag in the car and heading passed the cornfi elds towards leaning into one another like tipsy lovers in a slow when I received a text from Rich (Gottlieb, the owner the Shawangunk Ridge. dance. This was a point he had been trying to make: that the bike-to-hike combination has an enormous future, as it allows outdoor revelers to enjoy more of the park by moving through the less glamorous parts YOGA CLASSES of a trail in a speedier fashion, thus granting them more energy and time to disembark from their bikes EVERYDAY and experience the more dramatic park features and views. There’s nothing quite like getting that fi rst glimpse of Awosting: the sunlight spilling over the waves as Yoga, I Liq Chuan, they move their way towards the rocky shore; the Hanna Somatics, Dance, bent refl ections of pine trees and an uncorked infu- sion of lake-soaked sky. It invokes a certain unspo- Meditation, Massage, ken reverence. We stood there at the western tip of The Living Seed the lake, both silent, holding onto our bikes, breath- Ayurvedic consultations ing in deeply, as if there is some particle in the air Yoga & Holistic Health Center that is necessary for the next leg of the journey. & Sauna We lock up the bikes by the old ranger station and begin to walk along a single-track trail on the south 521 MAIN STREET • NEW PALTZ • (845) 255-8212 • THELIVINGSEED.COM side of the lake, drenched in autumnal sun splat- New Paltz Times OctoberJune 25,14, 20122018 •• 19

Snapshots from the Sam’s Point Badlands. ter, negotiating roots, stones and mud ruts leftover it did the sound of water could be heard. At fi rst, We turned inwards from the cliff edge to the for- from the heavy rains. It’s hard to not to look up and it was a gentle spraying, but soon it turned into est, and a few miles later we were tapping various tin catch each view of the lake, so majestic it is framed an avalanche of sound that burst open as the trail bowls and buckets used by the berry-pickers at the by treelines and sky, sitting atop the ridge like veered towards a 300-foot waterfall careening off a turn of the 20th century to harvest their mountain some ethereal birdbath awaiting only the noblest of cliff formed like a canyon and cascading into a shallow crop. They hung on branches like living testaments winged creatures to quench themselves. pool below. It was exhilarating. The mist coated my to the generations of immigrant blueberry pickers We were talking about Atlanta, Georgia, where forehead, and the cliff s glistened with the wet surface who had dwelt among the pines each summer. Rich went to undergraduate school, and his foray of sunlight fracturing over rocks and falling water. We passed a large boulder with a black bear paint- into the world of rock climbing. Somehow this led I climbed back up the steep pitch and found Rich ed on it and the year 1957 etched into the stone, and to a story of him running into the famous climber on the rock. “That was my gift to you,” he said as hopped on another trail that led us back to the old Roger Briggs, who had made some daunting fi rst as- he handed me my pack and we continued along the ranger cabin where the bikes awaited us. In that cents in Colorado, to whom Rich referred as one of trail. “This is where we become enveloped in the span of time and miles we had encountered almost the “luminaries” of climbing in the 1960s and 1970s. Badlands.” He wound his way up and over opal rock no one, yet we had seen so much. As we rode back As we round a corner of the lake to the left, he starts ledges, along the steep ledges and then back into towards Minnewaska, I began thinking just how vast to move into the brush, thick with mountain laurel, the redness of the berry forests. “There’s going to the world is and how even our tiny pocket in the uni- and says, “I think the path is up here.” I follow. “Are be miles of pitch pine and exposed views and rocks verse holds endless stitches of beauty, threading like you sure?” I ask. “Never,” he says and presses on. littered by glaciers.” streams in and around us if we just allow ourselves Quickly we fi nd ourselves on another footpath to- This is where we hit the sweet spot -- or at least to jump in -- or just open the back door and start wards Mud Pond, a place I’d heard mentioned nu- I did: that meditative place that is only marked by where we are. ++ merous times but had never seen myself. “What’s continuous footfalls over rock and dirt and that echo the diff erence between a pond and a lake?” I asked that the wind makes against the edges of the sky, like Author’s Note: Again, special thanks to Rich Gottlieb as we hike on, thinking that there are too many ques- breathing into cupped hands. We moved like this, in for his generous time and guidance and illumination of tions to have answered suffi ciently in one lifetime. “I and out of conversation, in and out of sun and shade these magnifi cent hikes, and to his wife, Teri Condon, don’t know,” he says, “but Mud Pond is not its real until we came to High Point, where the silhouettes an accomplished climber herself, as well as an expert name. It’s Haseco Lake. Cartographers always do of the Catskills etched varying shades of blue lines landscape designer (Gardensmith Design). For more that: give something their own name.” into the horizon like fi gures posing against a win- information on these or any other hikes at Minnewas- I have a follow-up question to that, but soon I see dowpane. ka State Park, go to www.parks.ny.gov/parks. the water spreading out like a shadow on our left, just beyond a thicket of trees. 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climate change exists, big-time, and that its eff ects Letter guidelines: Election letters are going to become increasingly life-threatening; witness our record-setting forest fi res and hurri- Editor’s note: New Paltz Times is experiencing a canes. Ninety-seven percent of the world’s scientists The New Paltz Times welcomes letters from its readers. backlog of letters. This is the last issue in which let- -- whose many dire predictions have been coming Letters should be fewer than 500 words and submitted ters criticizing a candidate for offi ce in the Novem- true for decades -- agree. So do most of us. by 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The New Paltz Times policy is to ber 6 election will be printed, so as to allow for a re- It’s also widely accepted that human activity is be- print as many letters to the editor as possible. As with all sponse. If space allows, letters endorsing a candidate hind much of this; and according to the report, things print publications, available space is determined by ads which contain no criticism of his or her opponent will are deteriorating even more rapidly than we’d feared sold. If there is insuff icient space in a given issue, letters be accepted for publication in the November 1 issue. and we must act immediately to change our ways and will be approved based on established content standards The deadline for letters is 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Thank stem the tide(s)-- and the droughts, and the forest fi res, and thereafter on a first-come, first-published basis. you. and the kill-off of species, and all the rest of it. All letters should be signed and include the author’s -- Deb Alexsa, Editor Yet on 60 Minutes this past Sunday, Donald Trump address and telephone number. Although the New Paltz said of climate change, “It’ll change back again” (on Times does not specifically limit the number of letters a its own) and “I don’t know if it’s man-made” -- sig- reader can submit per month, the publication of letters A healthy democracy needs theatre, naling he plans to continue to eviscerate our planet written by frequent correspondents may be delayed to and we need the Denizen and our environmental policies. Indeed, during the make room for less-often-heard voices. All letters will be interview, he bragged that he’d instituted “the big- printed at the editor’s discretion, and we reserve the right The fi rst show of the newly built Denizen Theatre gest regulation cuts in history.” to waive any and all of the suggested guidelines. opened last week and it is wonderful. You should go He couldn’t have done it without people like Rep. because it’s a great show and because a healthy de- John Faso, who supports two-thirds of every people- Contact us: mocracy needs theatre, and we need the Denizen. unfriendly environmental decision Trump makes. In Ancient Greece, theatre was almost synony- Faso’s CD 19 opponent, Antonio Delgado, will fi ght The New Paltz Times editorial off ice and drop box is mous with democracy. It was a public forum where for the planet -- for us. He’s written: “It is imperative located at 29 South Chestnut Street. ideas were debated in a group. In Africa, in multiple that we work together to mitigate the factors caus- Please e-mail story ideas, letters to the editor, news regions, storytelling has a long history of being the ing extreme and often unpredictable weather con- releases, school news, social notes and other local edito- forum through which society can move through ma- ditions…I will do everything I can to encourage the rial submissions to [email protected], jor changes. And in New York City, around the turn growth of clean energy jobs in our region by fi ghting attention Debbie Alexsa, Managing Editor. of the 20th century when immigrants came with to shift tax credits and subsidies away from the fossil We can be found on the web at www.hudsonvalleyone. their various forms of storytelling, the Yiddish the- fuel industry to the renewable energy space.” com. atre of the lower east side performed stories of immi- The philosopher Lin Yutang warned: “When small Ulster Publishing’s business off ice is at 322 Wall Street in gration, struggle, love, joy, hope, on a stage that was men begin to cast big shadows, it means the sun is Kingston. The mailing address for subscriptions, business so well attended it might be easily argued that com- about to set.” matters, classifieds and display advertising is P.O. Box 3329, munity members found it to be their civic responsi- Don’t let John Faso, or the small man in whose Kingston, NY 12402. To inquire about display advertising or bility to come to the theatre. It gave birth to what is big shadow he operates, pull down the sun. Listen other matters, call 334-8200, e-mail info@ulsterpublishing. now NYC theatre. In New Paltz, we have a rich art to your survival instincts, and vote on November 6 com or fax 334-8202. To place a classified ad, e-mail your community, an excellent college theatre department for Antonio Delgado, who puts planet over profi t. copy to [email protected] or call 334-8201. and now a professional theatre with a season to be Someday your children (who have the most to lose proud of. And it will serve us well if we support it. -- everything -- if Trump/Faso prevail) will look up Go online or to the theatre and buy yourself a ticket. toward a still-rising, still-shining sun and bless you. Cal in Camo is a moving story about family, beau- Tom Cherwin tifully directed and beautifully acted. Alternatively Saugerties hilarious and cry-inducing it is a show you really New Paltz Times should not miss. I hope to see you in the parking lot NEWS OF NEW PALTZ, GARDINER, HIGHLAND & BEYOND Republicans will do anything to win above Water Street to laugh and grieve and argue Editor: Debbie Alexsa with you until they make us go home. Reports indicate that there are record turnouts for Aidan Koehler early voting and huge numbers of people trying to Almanac editor: Julie O’Connor Gardiner register for the fi rst time. Heavy voting numbers have Contributors: Terence P Ward typically supported Democrats. Republican offi cials Frances Marion Platt, Sharyn Flanagan Let us all vote for Juan Figueroa are doing much to suppress Democratic enthusiasm. Erin Quinn, Rich Corozine on November 6 In Georgia tens of thousands of new registrations are Staff photographer: Lauren Thomas sitting on a desk unprocessed. In Texas 35,000 new Columnists: Paul Brown, Carol Johnson I received an intriguing yet distressing mail card registrants are being processed in slow motion even Mark Sherman, Susan Slotnick last week. It says on one side: “before you vote your though early voting has begun. A busload of black se- Student Columnist: Dayna Thomas absentee ballot…” (yes, I applied for one and it came nior citizens was stopped from proceeding to the polls. Display ad sales: Jenny Bella, Lynn Coraza today), and on the other side it says “compare the A new law was passed in North Dakota blocking native Pam Courselle, Elizabeth Jackson candidates.” On the left side it shows the sternly Indians from voting. These are but a few examples of Ralph Longendyke, Linda Saccoman looking current Ulster County sheriff with his badge voter suppression in addition to gerrymandering al- Production and technology director: Joe Morgan and what not, and on the right side is a picture of ready at play. Voting is a precious American right and New Paltz Times layout & design: Debbie Alexsa smiling Juan Figueroa, the other candidate. Fine, no Republicans will do anything to win. Production: Diane Congello-Brandes problems with that. If they win, Mitch McConnell has vowed to take Josh Gilligan, Rick Holland But it is the text in the middle of the card compar- down Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security to Off ice manager: Dale Geff ner ing “experience/qualifi cations” that got to me. Extol- make up for the huge tax break for the rich which Classifieds: Tobi Watson, Amy Murphy ling the man in the position of a sheriff for years for failed to stimulate the economy and the defi cit is now Calendar: Donna Keefe all his accomplishments (?) and qualifying experi- too large. A once decent political party has become ence, yet marking all those qualifi cations “NO” on justifi ably unpopular. We can do our part in District Ulster Publishing the side of Figueroa. 19 by voting for Antonio Delgado who has promised Publisher: Geddy Sveikauskas OK, you can beat your drum, sheriff . But maybe to represent the people’s interest in Congress. John Advertising director: Genia Wickwire you are tired of the job, and this is a veiled invita- Faso has not done so and hides putting party over Executive editor, digital: Will Dendis tion to Juan Figueroa to gain all this experience as a people. Join the millions who are determined to throw Circulation manager: Dominic Labate sheriff . Only then would we be able in a few years to the bums out by voting. We need more honest govern- Subscriptions: Tobi Watson compare which one is/was better. ment and only the vote can get it back. If you have a Advertising Project Manager: Sue Rogers Therefore, let us all vote for Juan Figueroa on No- pre-existing condition, there is no choice because the New Paltz Times USPS# 305-810 is a weekly vember 6. I certainly will! Republicans will give you health insurance you may be newspaper published 52 times a year by Ulster Misha Harnick unable to aff ord or maybe none at all. Vote! Publishing Co., Inc., 322 Wall St., Kingston, NY 12401- 3820. Periodical Postage rate is paid at Highland, NY New Paltz Harold Chorny mailing office. Gardiner Postmaster: Send address changes to: New Paltz Times, PO Box 3329, Kingston, NY 12402-3329. Antonio Delgado will fi ght for the Subscriptions are $45 per year in county, $50 out of planet and for us Annie Rabbitt needs to be our NY county, $40 for students & senior citizens, $75 per year State Senator for the 42nd District overseas. New Paltz Times is distributed at $1.50 per copy If Donald Trump is an enemy of the people, as at New Paltz area newsstands. For additional copies and in- formation, call: 845.255.7000, fax: 845.255.7005 or e-mail: many feel, so is John Faso. I’m writing today to express my support for Annie [email protected]. 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A LAUGHING Mark Sherman MATTER The strange world of mottos

translates as “Manly deeds, womanly words.” A There’s nothing like a good motto, which is ist will necessarily be couple of years ago a male state senator with fi ve defi ned as “a short sentence or phrase chosen as en- off ended by it.) daughters introduced a bill to change the offi cial capsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individ- Perhaps one of translation to “Strong deeds, gentle words,” and this ual, family or institution.” Of course, if you or your the strangest mottos became law. But let’s face it, that doesn’t change the family has a motto, unless you tell it to me, I won’t still in existence is true translation of the original Italian. know it. But other mottos -- like those of colleges and Virginia’s “Sic sem- I guess we’re lucky here in New York state. Who universities, states and even nations -- are public and per tyrannis,” which can argue with “Ever upward?” except perhaps often well-known. means “Thus always those who really love downhill skiing. But in this time of polarization and political cor- to tyrants.” Sounds I’ve spent so much time on state mottos that I rectness, is any motto really acceptable? For ex- pretty good, until you don’t have much left for another set of interesting ample, take the motto of the United States. Actually, know that these were ones -- those of universities. But here are two. Per- we seem to have two, but these days both would be the words shouted haps most famous of all is that of Harvard: It’s one controversial. While there was no law about it, the out by John Wilkes Booth just after he shot Abraham word, “Veritas,” which means “truth.” Sounds pret- longtime accepted motto of our country was “E Plu- Lincoln. With respect to Virginia, the motto was es- ty good, but in today’s postmodern world the truth ribus Unum,” which is Latin for “Out of many, one.” tablished in 1776, but you would think that eventu- is highly controversial. So perhaps Harvard should It was the idea that even though we were 13 colonies, ally someone might have suggested switching over to change it to “Veritas, quis nescit?” meaning “Truth, we were bound together as one. Of course, this was something a little diff erent, like “Virginia est munera who knows?” never completely true, as the Civil War showed. And dederunt amatoribus,” which is the Latin version of And right down the road at M.I.T., they have a mot- then as the country expanded, it became even less the state’s well-known travel slogan, “Virginia is for to that is subject to various interpretations, not all of realistic, and today it would really seem like a better lovers.” them profound and inspiring. It’s “Mens et manos,” motto would be “E Pluribus Pluribus.” A motto which I have often thought about is New which translates as “Mind and hand.” Actually, the legally offi cial motto of the U.S. Hampshire’s, which appears on its license plate. Of Families, too, have mottos, and while it was never (by law in 1956) is “In God We Trust.” At least we course it’s “Live free or die.” I don’t know if New offi cial in my family of origin, and didn’t appear on our switched over to a language that more of us know, Hampshirites really think deeply about what this family seal -- mainly because, like most Jewish fami- but the message is perhaps an even more conten- means, since they see it every day, but death is no lies in 1950s Brooklyn, we didn’t have a family seal -- I tious one, since a signifi cant number of Americans picnic. It’s really serious business, and has a perma- think ours would have been “Si illic est a forsit, Mark are atheists. nence about it. To be honest, I think a less frighten- reprehendo,” which, for those not well versed in Latin I think the best motto for our country would be ing motto would be “Live free or maybe not so free.” means “If there’s a problem, blame Mark.” “Yeah, well, whatever.” New York state’s motto is just one Latin word, “Ex- State mottos are quite varied. It would take a much celsior,” which roughly translates as “Ever upward.” Talk about blaming Mark, if you want some audi- longer piece to write about all of them, but I want to To be honest, I prefer the similar motto of New Mex- tory entertainment, listen to my weekly podcast, The talk about a few. Many of them are in Latin, which ico, which seems to lend itself to all kinds of mean- Kvetching Professor, free online. Mostly fun columns means that most of the population has no idea what ings. It’s “Crescit eundo,”: “It grows as it goes.” from the past, but also some great conversations. Just they mean. And several are theist. For example, One state motto which is not exactly PC is that of Google it. I am the nation’s only kvetching professor Arizona’s motto is “Ditat Deus,” which means “God Maryland. It’s “Fatti maschii, parole femine.” That’s (well, the only one who’s gone public about it). enriches.” (At least this is Latin, so not every athe- Italian and is a quote from a 16th century Pope; it

42nd District. I couldn’t happier with Annie’s con- he wasn’t confi dent in her ability as well. race in eight years, and the candidate that best fi ts stant support for sportsmen. When Annie was in the I know Annie understands our needs because she that essential job description is former Marine and State Assembly, Annie fought to make sure that our visits clubs throughout the district. To all my fellow State Trooper Juan Figueroa. voices were heard. I have confi dence that she will sportsmen and anyone else reading this, I encour- Juan knows how to keep us safe. He patrolled the continue to fi ght for us in the State Senate. age you to support Annie Rabbitt to be our next New roads of Ulster County in the State Police and liter- As a proud supporter of preserving our sports- York State Senator for the 42nd District. ally took down international drug cartels in the Bu- man’s heritage, Annie has proved her dedication to Dave Davis reau of Criminal Investigation. As a United States ensuring our second amendment and hunting rights Shawangunk Marine, he was in charge of moving hundreds of his will be protected, fellow Marines around the country. He was tasked Annie is known for fi ghting for what she believes Juan Figueroa with keeping them and our country safe. Juan under- in. Many of her constituents have talked for years knows how to keep us safe stands the community that he hopes to continue to about how dedicated she is, and how hard she will serve. He started a non-profi t in his hometown to get work. She is always willing to listen to everyone’s At its core, a sheriff needs to keep a community members of his community engaged in civic aff airs, opinion and take all views into consideration. Sena- safe, have a level head, understand his community and he spent years patrolling the roads of Ulster tor John Bonacic did so much for the sportsmen and put people over his or her political beliefs. This County, meeting our residents and keeping us safe. community and he would not have endorsed her if November we will have our fi rst contested sheriff ’s Juan also understands the challenges that we face. 22 • October 25, 2018 New Paltz Times

He is the only candidate for sheriff that has held a suasion, if you care about democracy, you have to sheriff .com -- to discover what I bring to the offi ce. Town Hall meeting to listen to residents directly, and be concerned that only 57% of registered New York- Juan Figueroa he is the only candidate to put fi ghting the opioid ers voted in the 2016 federal election. It’s painfully Clintondale crisis front and center of his campaign. obvious that New York’s out-of-date election system Juan will bring fresh leadership to an offi ce that has protects entrenched interests, both Democratic and Antonio Delgado will work been occupied by an incumbent who has become Republican. Her support for vote-by-mail sends the for a better future for us all too complacent, too political and too out of touch important message that Jen is willing and eager to with those whom he serves. It is time for a change. be held accountable by all the people that she will John Faso is a captive of Donald Trump in this Join me in voting for Juan Figueroa on November 6. represent. That’s the kind of State Senator we want, world of politics and has gone along with the distort- Geri Ritchie and that’s why we hope you’ll join us in voting for ed tactics of defaming his opponent. The young rap- Highland Jen Metzger. per, Antonio Delgado, was empathizing with those Kelly Braff et & Owen King who hope for a better future because the greedy and We need leadership like Antonio, New Paltz powerful in our country are amassing great wealth at Jen and Juan to see us through the expense of the rest of us. Should our rich country Vote for Juan Figueroa for Ulster be run by representatives who try to deny us health As are many others, I am appalled at the tactics County sheriff care -- where 10 % own 80% of the wealth? employed by supporters of the Faso campaign to At age 87, rap music turns me off but, Antonio smear candidate Antonio Delgado as ‘The Other’. A history of internal lawsuits, claims of racial bias turned me on describing what he hopes to accom- That lack of character alone should be enough to fi re and sexual discrimination, an appointee doing time plish. He is a powerful speaker and leader with a lot Faso. In contrast, Delgado has run a positive cam- for stealing from the city and county, vulnerable more backbone than most offi ce holders. He has the paign and has distinguished himself in doing so. We people targeted at the Department of Social Services skills to work across the aisle passing legislation that could use a class act from the Hudson Valley in DC and skyrocketing opioid deaths, belie Paul Van Blar- will help hard-working people create more secure again. The fact that John Faso sits in the seat held by cum’s boasts about supposed accomplishment. No futures. Maurice Hinchey for so many years provides such a wonder VanBlarcum is now claiming Juan Figueroa’s Antonio Delgado aims to transform education so disturbing contrast from then to now. ideas as his own. kids in high school, not interested in college, are mo- Jen Metzger is well known in the area for her lead- For the record, Figueroa has proposed community tivated to work hard, learning skills for unfi lled jobs ership on climate change and fossil fuels and for her policing and a comprehensive plan to fi ght the opi- being created by entrepreneurs. He understands progressive and positive style of leadership. I’ve had oid/heroin epidemic since he began his campaign. high schools, community colleges and businesses the pleasure to work in the building that serves as the Don’t be fooled by Van Blarcum; he has failed to must coordinate to create accomplished workers Metzger campaign’s headquarters. They are working provide eff ective leadership. His staff and our com- motivated to succeed, including adults. hard to get Jen elected so that she can work hard for us. munity deserve better. Vote for U.S. Marine and Please look in the mirror and ask yourself: Am Ms. Metzger has demonstrated the strength, character longtime NYS Trooper Juan Figueroa for Ulster I going to allow myself to be turned off by divisive and strategic skills to make things happen in New York. County sheriff on November 6. politics and not vote? Am I going to vote my usual To Juan Figueroa, I say thank you for your service, Susan F. Denton straight party line? Or, am I going to vote for some- sir. He seems a beacon of reason and clear headed- Highland one who has the drive and ability to work for a better ness compared to an opponent who seems to see future for us all? more guns in the hands of more people as the path Let’s start a free pantry box in the Louise Trancynger to safety. Our county would be best served by new Town of New Paltz Millbrook leadership in the sheriff ’s offi ce and by a clear re- buke of the positions espoused by the incumbent. Grumbling stomachs is no longer the issue con- Prepared for Aqueduct shutdown As we face diffi cult times in America, we need cerned with hunger in the Hudson Valley, but food leadership like Antonio, Jen & Juan to see us through. insecurity, the uncertainty of having enough food Ready, set, repair. Local elected offi cials spend Donald Kerr to meet the needs of all family members is largely large amounts of time assisting as project managers New Paltz prominent. Many people must acquire food wherev- on diff erent municipal tasks. After years of collab- er and however they can, with a limited number of orative planning with the NYC DEP, on October 28, Vote for Jen Metzger for State Senate food pantries and soup kitchens accessible to them. Catskill Aqueduct repairs and removal of decades of Generosity is in demand in our community. With a biofi lm will offi cially commence. If you are as concerned as I am about the future free pantry box in the Town of New Paltz, the weight This year’s shutdown will involve a few days of re- of our health care, then seriously consider voting of searching for necessities will be lifted off many pair work -- while New Paltz uses water exclusively for Jen Metzger for State Senate. Unlike her Republi- families. from our reservoirs -- followed by a few days of fi lling can opponent, Annie Rabbitt, Jen supports the New The box can be fi lled by anyone who wishes to our reservoirs with DEP water from the Aqueduct. York Health Act that will reduce healthcare costs and place either a non-perishable food item, hygiene This on/off pattern will be repeated for eight weeks guarantee comprehensive, universal healthcare cov- product, toy or even a kind note inside. The purpose and will cost the DEP more compared to uninter- erage for all New Yorkers. of this box would be to relieve struggling people rupted work, but this schedule will allow the need- Jen also understands that addiction is a disease, through off erings from community members. If you ed repairs to start and ensures New Paltz will have not a crime, whereas her opponent voted to jail peo- believe making necessities available to all, progress enough water. ple struggling with addiction rather than support will begin with support of this idea. The shutdown between Ashokan and Kensico Res- their recovery through treatment. Republican Annie Anika Friedman ervoirs is the fi rst of a series of three fall shutdowns. Rabbitt also rejected safety protocols that would re- New Paltz While the plan for fall 2018 has been modifi ed from quire chemical companies to label harmful chemi- the previously announced ten-week shutdown, fall cals in children’s products. Jen would never allow Get to know Juan Figueroa 2019 and fall 2020 shutdowns remain scheduled for special interests to become a priority. ten weeks. Unlike her Republican opponent, Jen Metzger un- Thirty-fi ve years ago this week -- October 23 1983 Four items we are proud to have worked on get- derstands that people often have to make impossible to be exact -- I learned that 221 U.S. Marines were ting ready for this fall’s shutdown: choices -- buy medicine or pay bills. This needs to blown up in Beirut by a truck carrying 2,000 pounds 1. Installation of fl ashboards that allow us to hold change. The Republican idea of a “state health sav- of explosives. That terrorist act catapulted me into a an additional +1 million gallons of water in Reservoir ings account” would not fi x the healthcare crisis. life of service. I was 18 years old. I had been taught #4. Instead, it would help the wealthy and leave those by my family to step up if I could make a diff erence. 2. Pump and capture system for a ~30-gallon-per- living from paycheck to paycheck out in the cold. I enlisted in the U.S. Marines, where I remained on minute leak from Reservoir #4 so this leaking water If you want someone who will work hard to help active duty for four years with another 18 years in isn’t wasted. (We are in the midst of working on se- reduce costs and provide healthcare coverage for the Marine Corps Reserve. curing funding to fi x this leak permanently.) all New Yorkers, get out and vote for Democrat Jen Thirty years ago, I became a NYS Trooper to step 3. Back-up pump system to move water from Res- Metzger for State Senate in November. up for my community. I was a member of the NY ervoir #4 up to Reservoirs #1, #2 and #3 to maintain Anna Van Laan State Police for 25 years. I patrolled the streets of a balance of volumes across the reservoirs during Tillson Ulster County and later became a Police Academy unexpected events. Instructor and Field Training Offi cer. For 19 years, 4. Authorization from the County Department of Join us in voting for Jen Metzger I was an investigator with the Bureau of Criminal Health to use water from our recently drilled and Investigation where I was involved in the seizure of tested “well #6” so it can be discharged into Reser- We’re grateful for the opportunity to vote for $60 million in cash and 400+ kilos of narcotics and voir #4 during the eight weeks. Democratic nominee Jen Metzger for State Senate the arrest of drug kingpins. I also worked on money (Note: A formal water supply permit is required on November 6. With Roe vs. Wade in real danger laundering, burglary, racketeering, corruption and for permanent use of wells #6, #1 and #5 on our treat- of being overturned, it’s a matter of urgent impor- terrorism cases and investigated organized crime. ment plant property. All three of these bedrock wells tance that New York women’s right to choose be ab- Today, I’m running for Ulster County Sheriff be- have been tested over 72 hours and do not interfere solutely ensured. That’s why Jen stands behind the cause again I see a need to step up. The sheriff ’s with our reservoirs or neighbors’ wells. Gallons per Reproductive Health Act, which will do exactly that. offi ce needs new leadership. Taxpayer dollars have minute (gpm) yields for each well were as follows: #1 By contrast, in her answers to a 2010 New York State been spent defending the sheriff ’s offi ce against -- 20 gpm, #5 -- 31 gpm and #6 -- 30 gpm. We appear Legislative Election Political Courage Test, Annie discrimination and sexual harassment claims and to be on track to provide at least 81 gpm (116,640 gal- Rabbitt, Jen’s opponent in this race, stated her oppo- settling lawsuits. Divisive policies and reckless state- lons per day) of supplemental water from bedrock sition to abortion even in cases where the mother’s ments have eroded public trust. Favoritism and lack wells on New Paltz-owned property.) life was in danger. of diversity have aff ected staff morale. I have the ex- We are well prepared but are still encouraging We’re also excited that Jen is an advocate for perience, temperament and vision to enact positive neighbors to share conservation tips and positive “vote-by-mail.” No matter what your political per- change. Please visit my website -- www.fi gueroafor- vibes during this fall’s DEP project. One can never New Paltz Times OctoberJune 25,14, 20122018 •• 23 be too prepared when it comes to making sure we’ve because it paid tribute to offi cers who had died in seem insignifi cant when compared to other actions water. the line of duty. across the country trying to keep voters likely to vote Mayor Tim Rogers Fair enough. But long before that visit, VanBlar- Democratic from the polls, but it really illustrates New Paltz cum’s NRA-supported “good guy with a gun” ap- what the Republic Party has become -- a party of ex- proach to gun violence in 2014 told me he embodied clusion and mendacity. Republican behavior across Medicare for all everything I feel is wrong about Trumpian, right- the country has become more and more anti-dem- wing “solutions” to mass shootings. ocratic. I will not vote for Antonio Delgado, in part due to To my further astonishment, he subsequently This is a time in our country’s history where it is his support for Medicare for all. Among the guaran- tried to require everyone -- everyone -- entering the more important than ever to vote. Get to the polls tees of a government-run health care are the follow- county’s department of social services to undergo on November 6 and vote for our sterling Democratic ing: no matter the initial cost, it will rise faster than an arrest warrant check. candidates: Antonio Delgado, Jen Metzger and Juan the infl ation rate, for those who have insurance, the Figueroa, on the other hand, has said that had he Figueroa. quality will decrease, the number of bureaucrats been invited to the Trump White House, he would Lisa Ponak will increase faster than the number of doctors and not have attended, given our highly polarized politi- Gardiner may eventually exceed them, there will be increased cal climate. He has also condemned VanBlarcum’s waiting times to see a doctor, waiting times for some gun-toting and warrant check policies. Support Juan Figueroa tests and procedures would increase even faster, So for me, the choice this November is as clear for Ulster County Sheriff benefi ts for seniors on Medicare will decrease while as it is simple: you either support a man whose dis- premiums will increase faster than any Social Secu- taste for traditional Democratic values was evident Change is inevitable, and it’s the time for a change rity raise, some procedures will be denied due to long before he met with Trump, or you support a in the Ulster County Sheriff ’s Offi ce. After 12 years in age, it’s not cost effi cient, hospitals will be squeezed man who will uphold the values that Trump and his offi ce, the current sheriff has chosen a path of arro- fi nancially until they’ll be taken over by the gov- minions are working every day to undermine and gance as he has politicized his department’s public ernment and then we’ll suff er the service of many destroy. representation with statements that do not express veterans hospitals, Congress members, their staff s Jeremiah Horrigan the values of the majority of Ulster County residents. and government workers will somehow be exempt New Paltz It is not the function of the sheriff to roil his offi ce just as they were under Obama Care, and last, the in political debates. Juan Figueroa understands his wealthy will go elsewhere to get quality care. We all Small-minded Republicans role: to enforce the law equally for all residents, make jokes about government ineffi ciency. Why put suppress political expression without bias. He also recognizes that enforcement them in charge of healthcare. is not defi ned with only one package of guidelines. John Habersberger Last Friday night nearly all the political signs sup- Juan has solid plans to deal with our festering opioid New Paltz porting Democratic candidates were stolen from crisis, plans that are grounded in his commitment to the yards of Dusinberre Road residents in Gardiner. community policing. He would maintain close rela- I’ll be voting for Juan Figueroa This is indicative in microcosm of what is happen- tions with the agencies that deal with those who suf- ing across the county -- small-minded Republicans fer from addictions; he would develop department Over the past several years, I’ve watched in dis- seeking to suppress democratic expression -- espe- standards to account for offi cers’ positive interac- may as the Ulster County Sheriff ’s Offi ce has become cially the vote! Note what is happening in Georgia, tions with community members; he would enhance politicized under Paul VanBlarcum. For that reason where they turned back a bus loaded with 40 Black training for offi cers to deal with social problems, alone, I’ll be voting for Juan Figueroa. senior citizens trying to participate in early voting. like domestic violence, that often connect with drug I know neither man personally. But a voter can And, what is happening in North Dakota where the abuse. At the same time, he would use his experi- only judge a candidate by the company he keeps and Republican-led legislature made a law requiring IDs ence dealing with major drug cartels to go after the the policies he supports. to have a street address in order to allow a person dealers responsible for our loved ones’ despair. VanBlarcum -- a nominal Democrat -- says he at- to vote which greatly disenfranchises Native Ameri- As a long-time veteran of the Marines and New York tended an event hosted by Donald Trump last year cans. The theft in Gardiner of political signs might State troopers, Juan brings a strong sense of duty, dis-

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PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT 24 • October 25, 2018 New Paltz Times cipline and integrity to his work. He is both compas- tortured and killed. Mr. Khashoggi’s words can ap- zens not connected to the major political parties sionate and steadfast. Ulster County will be well-served ply equally to the United States. I believe the crowd would comprise the pool of potential people chosen when he takes command of the Sheriff ’s Offi ce. cheering Mr. Trump is misinformed in the same way in a non-artisan manner to redistrict our county leg- Tom Denton that the victimized, Arab majority is misinformed: islature every ten years. Highland the adoring men and women in the audience do not • We tried to make sure that the people doing re- have the information needed to grasp the tragic and districting would be diverse racially and ethnically Growing up in apple country dangerous direction our country is taking. and be from all parts of the county Doesn’t it strike you as odd, at the very least, that any • We set up rules to achieve transparency and ac- Kudos to Erin Quinn on her terrifi c nostalgia piece! President of the United States would espouse violence countability in the process That is some of the best writing I have read in your against an individual? Many decent Americans, often • We changed the timing of the process to allow it newspaper. people who are good and generous neighbors, fall to be thorough and deliberate Larry Feldman victim to a false narrative spread by a privately-held, • We required that the work of the people who de- Gardiner Republican-allied, propaganda organ masquerading vised our districts will go directly to the voters for as “fair and balanced.” I’m excluding the haters in the approval, without any veto or control give to sitting In memory of Jamal Khashoggi crowd. Why do kind and decent Americans participate county legislators in mob-based hate-speech? Their mothers and fathers The results of our unanimously approved work Last week, President Donald Trump spoke in surely told them such behavior is indecent. can be found here https://ulstercountyny.gov/char- Montana to the cheers and laughter of an appar- Because of developments such as the Khashoggi ter-revision-commission. ently adoring crowd, saying of a Republican up for tragedy and the cult around Mr. Trump, it is criti- Our country is bitterly divided. It is a frightening re-election to Congress, “He’s my kind of guy.” Why cally important to get yourself and your friends to time. We will shortly vote to determine the leaders of the love? Because two years ago then-congressional the polls on Tuesday, November 6 and vote for An- our nation and our state. Without exaggeration, our candidate Greg Gianforte, the man now hoping for tonio Delgado for Congress, Jen Metzger for State futures and those of our children and grandchildren a second term, bodyslammed a reporter asking him Senate and Juan Figueroa for Ulster County Sheriff . are at stake. questions about a Republican healthcare bill. Mr. Let’s bring a Democratic majority to the House and So this important local matter may be overlooked. Gianforte was let off the hook with an easy, misde- Senate and to critical local offi ces. When you go to vote in this momentous year, I ask meanor plea-deal resulting in community service, Let’s make America “America” again. you to keep in mind former Democratic Speaker of anger-management counseling and a $385 fi ne -- and William Weinstein the House Tip O’Neill’s famous aphorism: “All de- avoidance of felony charges. New Paltz mocracy is local.” My commission colleagues and I Mr. Trump off ered this praise one day after he fear that in our focus on national and statewide mat- began to concede that it “certainly looks” like the Climate and immigration ters, many of our Ulster County neighbors will forget Saudis were guilty of the October 2 torture, dis- that this crucial anti-gerrymandering, pro-democra- memberment and murder (probably in that order) In search of something antithetical to all the chaos cy charter revision referendum is on the ballot, and of an expatriate Saudi journalist, a U.S. resident in Washington, we were recently given a gift of com- will therefore miss the chance to assure greater local who had fearlessly used his pen to urge reform in pleting an apartment renovation in Kingston for a democracy by keeping gerrymandering impossible his home country. Our President promises “severe Guatemalan refugee family. This family is one of 32 in Ulster County. consequences” while the Saudis prepare to throw 18 (!) that emigrated here from a rural village. Please look for Proposition 1 and remember to patsies under the bus to protect Crown Prince Mo- Their story underscores the connection between vote “Yes.” hammed bin Salman. They now allege that 60-year- climate change and immigration. Water is now an Gerald Benjamin old Mr. Khashoggi was able to wrestle with 18 men, hour away from the village, and the children who New Paltz including trained members of Saudi security forces. carry it, especially the girls, are often abused as they Jamal Khashoggi’s assassins fi rst chopped off his haul it to their homes. I long for the old Republican Party fi ngers because they know the pen is mightier than We assume that most of the thousands caravan- the sword, and they wanted to mutilate the hands ning from Honduras and Central America to the US A handful of letters to the editor surprised me. Not from which his words fl owed. In 2017, Saudi hosts have similar stories. Certainly only dire situations that people I know and like may have diff erent views gave Mr. Trump a sword to dance with and make would encourage such an onerous trek. Should we than I, but rather their vitriol, derogatory terminolo- a fool out of himself (watch the video on YouTube) not be greeting them with empathy -- not armies? gy and name calling. We’re better than that. If some- during his state visit there. On November 6, let’s vote in representatives who one is against comprehensive women’s health care Mr. Trump has said that journalists “can make can work towards a caring solution to this immigra- and equal pay, or think money from fracking is more anything bad, because they are the fake, fake dis- tion/climate problem. important than addressing climate change, or that gusting news.” There is a straight line between Mr. Dan and Ann Guenther keeping guns away from convicted domestic abus- Trump’s labeling the press as “the enemy of the peo- New Paltz ers seems too slippery a slope for people who back ple,” his initial attempt to whitewash Saudi culpability the NRA, then vote Republican. If inappropriate po- and his praise of an elected offi cial who bodyslammed Please look for Proposition 1 liticizing of an enforcement agency is fi ne with you a reporter. Congressman Gianforte saw and heard Mr. and remember to vote “yes” as long as the beliefs match your opinion, then vote Trump’s threats against the press during the presiden- Republican. If getting a few extra dollars a month in tial campaign and simply followed suit. But why did Partisan gerrymandering -- incumbents drawing your pay from a tax cut for the rich is more impor- a crowd of ordinary Americans and good neighbors of legislative districts to keep control of the legisla- tant than saving Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid cheer when Mr. Trump extolled violence, and violence tures -- destroys democracy by assuring that majori- and safety nets for our vulnerable neighbors, then against a reporter? Can anyone provide anything other ties don’t rule. It has been described as elected of- vote Republican. But must you resort to tarnishing than a lame or equally violent response? fi cials choosing their voters, instead of their voters people with outlandish claims and dog-whistle adjec- After his murder, Mr. Khashoggi, a Saudi reporter, choosing them. tives? While the letter writers are adults, I hold Donald commentator and editor with longstanding working At the national, state and local levels our govern- Trump responsible for the incivility and divisiveness and personal relationships to the Saudi royal family, ments are made undemocratic by gerrymandering; that are exploding. His anger and fear have trickled provided an answer to this question. On October 17, despite widespread protest, those in power in both down to his base. I long for the old Republican Party the Washington Post published his last column, writ- major parties keep doing it so that they can stay in where we could debate ideas rather than dodge insults. ten before he was killed, and sent to the paper by power. Repeated eff orts to get the U.S. Supreme I am for a woman’s right to choose, a clean envi- Khashoggi’s translator and personal assistant. It be- Court to undo this practice have failed, though sure- ronment, smart, targeted gun safety laws and for gins this way: ly it is unconstitutional. keeping politics out of law enforcement. We have “I was recently online looking at the 2018 ‘Free- What most people in Ulster County may not diff erent values and visions for the future. I get that. dom in the World’ report published by Freedom know is that we are among the handful of places in But I won’t insult you. Instead I will vote for the House and came to a grave realization. There is only the country that doesn’t have this problem. That’s Democratic candidates on November 6. one country in the Arab world that has been clas- because our county charter gives us a process for Christine Dinsmore sifi ed as ‘free.’ That nation is Tunisia. Jordan, Mo- neutral non-partisan legislative redistricting. And Saugerties rocco and Kuwait come second, with a classifi cation it has worked. The districts for the current closely of ‘partly free.’ The rest of the countries in the Arab divided county legislature were drawn through this Fact vs. opinion #11 world are classifi ed as ‘not free.’ “ non-partisan process. But in doing this the fi rst time As a result, Arabs living in these countries are around we found out that there were some fl aws in Fact: Since August 4, 2016, as of today, I have sub- either uninformed or misinformed. They are un- our design, steps we needed to take to be sure that mitted 37 letters to the New Paltz Times regarding able to adequately address, much less publicly dis- it was more inclusive and eff ective while remaining POTUS. cuss, matters that aff ect the region and their day- non-partisan. Opinion: With this many letters since 2016, people to-day lives. A state-run narrative dominates the Under the leadership of County Executive Michael (friends, family) have inquired, “What do I really public psyche, and while many do not believe it, a Hein, a commission headed by Kingston attorney have against the present POTUS?” Simple. I have large majority of the population falls victim to this Rod Futerfas was formed to work on this. I was hon- a litany of bias against this man, which you do not false narrative. Sadly, this situation is unlikely to ored to be a member. With help of the county attor- want to hear anymore than I want to hear your bi- change.” < https://www.washingtonpost.com/opin- ney’s offi ce we studied the matter for several months ases about him. Instead, what I have attempted to do ions/global-opinions/jamal-khashoggi-what-the-ar- and recommend several important changes: is to state the facts and from these facts give my opin- ab-world-needs-most-is-free-expression/2018/10/17/ • We set out criteria for redistricting built upon na- ion. The facts are statements and actions emanating adfc8c44-d21d-11e8-8c22-fa2ef74bd6d6_story. tional and state standards to assure representative- from POTUS. These are not my facts, they are his. html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.67bbcdacec60&wpisrc=al_ ness in our county legislature All I have done is give my opinion about these state- trending_now__alert-world--alert-national&wpmk=1> • We took steps to assure that the decennial redis- ments and actions, the last 24 months witnessed this It was for expressing opinions such as these that tricting commission would have eff ective leadership agenda, stated over and over again to the point it is Crown Prince Mohammed ordered Jamal Khashoggi • We assured that a suffi ciently larger pool of citi- repetitive to state them again. New Paltz Times OctoberJune 25,14, 20122018 •• 25

most illustrious student, Frederic Church, on the It’s the economy east bank. The soon-to-be-completed mile-long-plus route walking trail will get additional aesthetic en- hancements in the spring, Sullivan forecast. Various Hudson River art trails encouraging visi- tors to visit the places that Cole and other painters Still in Eden portrayed have been developed in recent years. This summer the Cole national historic site organized a pop-up exhibition of postcard-size art works at these locations. We’ll never know, of course, what painter The most noble scenes are made desolate, and of- Thomas Cole, who died in 1848, would have thought tentimes with a wantonness and barbarism scarcely According to Sullivan, Scenic Hudson has of Scenic Hudson, the $286-million land trust and credible in a civilized nation.” “saved” more than 20,000 acres of land from short- $28-million not-for-profi t environmental power- Though the road society had to travel might even- sighted misuse. The wide range of topics asked in house. There’s a good chance he would have very tually lead to “refi nement,” including a deeper ap- the question period after his talk revealed the range much approved of the organization’s mission of pro- preciation of nature, the largely self-taught British- of its activities: PCB cleanup of the Hudson River, tecting the Hudson River and Hudson Valley land, of born artist had continued, “the traveler who sees the climate change, scientifi c research, water chestnuts, creating and enhancing parks, and of advocating for place of rest close at hand dislikes the road that has gas-fi red power plants, fencing off river access, and environmentally responsible policies and develop- so many unnecessary windings.” more. He stressed its convening role: bringing peo- ment practices. (DROP CAP) Scenic Hudson claims involvement ple with diff erent views together in the same room. We did fi nd out on a recent Sunday afternoon a not just in protecting rivers, watersheds, rural view- None of this comes cheap. Scenic Hudson has little bit of what Scenic Hudson thought of Thomas sheds and working farms but Hudson Valley urban formed many innovative partnerships and initiated Cole from Scenic Hudson president Ned Sullivan’s centers as well. In one corner of a wall painting in a many ingenious organizational arrangements for talk at Joe’s Garage, a newly redeveloped events parking lot on Main Street near Joe’s in Catskill is an support from governmental sources, major philan- space on Main Street in Catskill. Sullivan’s lecture arrow marked “You Are Here.” The mile-away down- thropies and private giving. It has a staff of about 65 was entitled "Still in Eden: Connecting People to the hill view of the confl uence of the Catskill and Kaater- people, and IRS data shows that its top eight offi cers Landscapes that Inspired Thomas Cole." skill creeks depicted at that location is completely received $2.2 million in pay and benefi ts in 2016. Sullivan was cautious in his identifi cation with obscured by undistinguished commercial buildings Throughout his life, Thomas Cole sought patrons, Cole, going no further than to say that the latter “was and mature trees. people of wealth and privilege who might want to sup- said by many to be the fi rst environmentalist.” Scenic Hudson, now 55 years old, took ownership port the arts. American patrons liked his landscapes of “We are still in Eden,” Cole had written in a pas- this May of the 144-acre Mawignack (“where the two the untamed Catskills but shied away from the artist’s sionate 1836 essay on American scenery. “The wall rivers meet”) Preserve, several thousand feet west of later preferences for series of pedagogical canvases that shuts us out of the garden is our own ignorance Joe’s Garage. A mile-long trail has been constructed that portrayed the rise and fall of civilizations. and folly.” there, managed by local partner the Greene County Scenic Hudson has been a longtime recipient of Though Sullivan didn’t quote Cole’s further views Land Trust and accessible via Snake Road. This hide- patronage supporting environmental causes, the expressed in the same essay, it wouldn’t be surpris- away at least has been spared inappropriate devel- “refi nement” of which Cole wrote. In its early years, ing if the two would have qualifi ed as kindred spirits opment. it enjoyed signifi cant support from Reader’s Digest separated by more than a century and a half in time. In the opposite direction is the walkway over Rip stock. Since then, it has skillfully expanded that fi - “I cannot but express my sorrow that the beauty of Van Winkle Bridge, designated the Skywalk and con- nancial base to include other categories of New York such landscapes are quickly passing away,” Cole had necting Cole’s home on the west bank of the Hud- philanthropy. written. “The ravages of the axe are daily increasing. son and the state-owned 2100-acre estate of his -- Geddy Sveikauaskas

However, there is one overriding concern of mine the background, never mentioned by POTUS due to its our ranks. Be aware. This is a dangerous man. And that I have had right from the beginning stated in volatile, emotional overture, that will erupt full force the only way to stop him is to vote Democrat (in- the letter of August 4, 2016 and that is: out of the if the Republicans maintain control of both houses of cidentally, once upon a time the Republican Party 44 presidents who have preceded POTUS, he is the Congress, and that volatile, emotional overture will would strike a compromise with the Democratic Par- only one with no diplomatic, legislative and/or mili- come to the forefront when the administration attacks ty for the good of the American people.) By the way, tary service to hold this high offi ce. As far as I am Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. I am a registered Republican and have been all my concerned, this lack of experience, in one respect, POTUS is a rich boy who has about as much feeling life, occasionally voting Democrat, but this time I will has a direct bearing and eff ect on the seniors in the and empathy for the common folk as a snake does once again cross the party line and vote Democrat; I 19th Congressional District and seniors throughout the for a mouse. We seniors, ages 65-95, are going to feel will vote for Delgado and not Faso or Neal to represent United States. I’m talking about the threat lurking in the sword of ‘deconstruction’ as it sweeps through my interests in Washington. “Why should we seniors, MARINE. TROOPER. CRIMEFIGHTER. Paid for by Juan Figueroa for Sheriff Campaign. Photo by Alekz Pacheko + I WAS A MARINE I moved bases as large as 250 troops, making sure marines were prepared for deployment worldwide and then safely transported back home.

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for NOVEMBER 6th SHERIFF FigueroaForSheriff.com 26 • October 25, 2018 New Paltz Times you, me, my spouse, your spouse, suff er the inequities they should be grateful that Hillary didn’t suggest Ulster County sheriff will be the fourth ousted out of arising from POTUS’s ‘deconstruction’ of the admin- that it is permissible to physically harm or imprison offi ce on November 6 to be replaced by Democratic istrative state under his mistaken belief that allowing those with whom one disagrees if the disagreeables candidate for sheriff Juan Figueroa. it to exist (administrative state) hinders the American fail to respond to the new uncivil, but, apparently, Dan Conna people?” Please share with me where we seniors will acceptable tactic of public harassment. In any event, Plattekill benefi t from the ‘deconstruction’ of Social Security, at least Hillary didn’t say that 21-year-old female Medicare and Medicaid. Wake up people. If the Repub- interns engaging in sexual acts with married presi- Endorsing Juan Figueroa licans maintain control of Congress, the seniors nation- dents, should not be considered #metoo victims wide and in the Congressional Districts of NYS (15.24% when they are “consenting adults.” Oh, I forgot she I enthusiastically endorse Juan Figueroa for our of the population), will be thrown on the ash heap of did say that. As Monica Lewinsky, borrowing from new Ulster County sheriff . Juan’s experience in broken dreams, higher insurance premiums, foreclo- Colonel Kurtz, is reported to have said when in- law enforcement and public service support his sures, higher drug prices and a decreased way of life, formed of Hillary’s views...”The horror.” positive approach to community policing. He is re- all as it feeds the megalomania of POTUS. George Civile form-minded and committed to treating all people On the local level, we seniors can vote for Delgado Gardiner and communities with dignity and respect. He has and not Faso or Neal; we can contribute and fi ght smart, practical plans to make room for treatment for what FDR and the 74th Congress did for Social Vote for Juan Figueroa, the of addiction instead of over criminalizaton and re- Security in 1935 and what LBJ and the 89th Congress Democratic candidate for sheriff store some rehabilitation into our broken criminal did for Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, in spite of justice system. I urge everyone to vote for him for the all out attack of the Republican Party at those I have been observing political races in Ulster Coun- Ulster County sheriff on November 6. Don’t miss this times. And today we are right back to the years 1935 ty for the past 40 years. More so, I have been paying opportunity. and 1965 as the Republicans will fi ght tooth and nail close attention to the Ulster County sheriff ’s race that Ellen Mosen James to eliminate the restrictions holding the federal gov- pits the Democrat Working Families Party candidate New Paltz ernment to upholding these three programs that Juan Figueroa against the Republican Conservative FDR and LBJ passed for the welfare of a better life candidate and current sheriff Paul Van Blarcum. Juan Figueroa for America’s seniors. Good luck and please vote for It appears this particular race has evolved around for Ulster County sheriff Delgado. Until next time... national social issues and employee discrimination Robert LaPolt lawsuits. However, a key component of discussion in It’s late 2018 and the opioid epidemic in Ulster New Paltz this race is missing which is criminal misconduct of County hasn’t abated in the least. Deaths by over- sheriff ’s offi cers. In the past 12 years of the current dose in our county have increased by 180% since The horror sheriff ’s time in offi ce there have been numerous me- 2010. The incumbent has taken a “paint-by-num- dia reports of sworn offi cers being arrested for grand bers” approach to the epidemic. Juan Figueroa will, Hillary Clinton’s latest comments on civility indi- larceny, stalking, assault, DWI, possession of child por- of course, enforce drug laws strongly and without cate she is still in the running for...something. Ac- nography, criminal sexual act, bribe receiving, unlaw- fail. But he also knows that prevention is key to con- cording to Hillary Rodham, any political party that ful imprisonment, introduction of contraband (drugs) fronting this public health and safety crisis. He will has the conviction that another party is opposed to into the jail. While the current sheriff ’s most ardent use the available powers and authority of the sher- “everything they stand for” should be exempt from supporters proclaim the current sheriff as the protec- iff ’s offi ce with creativity, to collaborate with county being “civil” to that opposing party (or parties)...at tor of Ulster County heading the most “respected” po- health agencies to make rehab/treatment more the least until they control the government. However, lice agency in the county of Ulster, I beg to diff er! norm than the exception, and to educate communi- I wonder if Hillary ever considered that, perhaps, How can the public have respect for a police agency ties to recognize signs of addiction in the making. such “qualifying of civility” is a political worldview when its members break the law they are sworn to With common sense and compassion, he will make that could potentially be fraught with hazards. obey and uphold?? In the past 45 years, three elected community policing a priority. When offi cers are Oh well, I guess those who oppose Hillary’s views Ulster County sheriff s have been ousted by the voters trained in crisis and confl ict management, we will all should just shut up...especially the men. Moreover, who had held these past county sheriff s accountable be safer. Juan Figueroa will bring equality of opportu- due to employee misconduct. This occurred in 1974, nity, recognition of merit and an end to bigotry to the 1980 and 1986. It is an excellent possibility the current sheriff ’s offi ce. And Juan Figueroa would never, ever encourage citizens to conceal and carry their weapons in the public sphere -- on our streets, in our stores, our TLK LLC movie theatres, restaurants and bars. These are only a few of the reasons why I will vote for Juan Figueroa for Ulster County sheriff on November 6. Portable Toilet Rentals Helene Kendler Lake Hill

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In support of Juan Figueroa No to Faso, yes to Delgado serving of the opportunity to show what he can do. A vote for any of the other candidates would either Okay. I know it dates me, but who would you want I voted for Rep. John Faso in 2016. I will not be be wasted or would advantage Mr. Faso. more for your sheriff than Andy Taylor, the sheriff of voting for him in November. I base this decision on Michael Hartner Mayberry and the star of the Andy Griffi th Show? (For direct personal experience in which I brought to his Gardiner the younger crowd, Andy Taylor was also the “fa- attention a loophole in existing fi nancial regulations [email protected] ther“ of Opie Taylor, played by Ron Howard.) Andy that adversely aff ects anyone seeking to transfer was soft-spoken, wise, honest, kind and fi rm when funds from a retirement plan (e.g., 401(k), 403(b), Vote on election day he needed to be. He knew the townspeople. They 457) to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). I’ll for Paul VanBlarcum loved, trusted and respected him. refrain here from providing the full account, but I’d Community policing is the modern term for the be happy to share it with anyone who wishes to con- Having fi rst-hand experience with the workings of Andy-of-Mayberry-approach to being a police offi - tact me at the email address below. the Ulster County sheriff ’s offi ce for over 30 years, I cer. Community policing means police offi cers are After his staff worked sporadically and lackadai- have the following observations: trained to uphold the law and to eff ectively deal with sically on the matter for over 14 months, requiring 1. The cooperation between all police agencies is the very human problems they encounter on a daily regular prompting from me, Mr. Faso concluded that at an all-time high and is the direct result of Sheriff basis, including domestic violence, mental illness, it was a State-level issue, and declined to pursue the Paul VanBlarcum’s skills and organizational exper- drug addiction and disputes between neighbors. matter further. My subsequent work with numerous tise. VanBlarcum has the endorsements of 15 Ulster As a retired psychologist, I know that dealing with State, federal and national agencies has confi rmed County police agencies vs. one for Juan Figueroa human confl ict, mental illness and substance abuse that it is clearly a matter most eff ectively addressed (Figueroa’s former State police department). In ad- takes training and skill. It doesn’t just happen. on the federal level. dition, VanBlarcum has the endorsement of the four Juan Figueroa is eminently competent as a fi ghter How could Mr. Faso have gotten it wrong? I can contiguous county sheriff s, which is unprecedented. of crime. During 19 of his 25 years as a state trooper, think of only two possible explanations: 1. Incompe- Where will that cooperation go if Figuero is elected? he was assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investiga- tence, or 2. That he places the interests of wealthy 2. Figueroa’s opioid treatment plan is words not tion. He battled drug traffi cking. corporate donors (the benefi ciaries of this regula- based on reality. It sounds good, but has no meat. Sher- And Juan Figueroa believes in, and will train our tory gap) above those of American citizens. iff VanBlarcum has a working relationship (contact police offi cers in, community policing. He will train I continue to work on getting the problem re- weekly) with the six Ulster County drug agencies. None police offi cers to understand not only the law but the solved. What motivates me? As a retired school su- of these agencies have been contacted by Figueroa! very real people problems of the very real people for perintendent, I am sensitive to the interests all re- 3. Figueroa has no experience running a $12,000,000 whom they are responsible. tirees seeking greater control over their retirement budget much less bringing the offi ce in under budget I have had the honor of meeting Juan. I will attest funds. Fortunately, I was able to avoid any signifi cant for 12 tears in a row. In addition, the jail has generat- to the fact that Juan Figueroa is a real life Andy of loss, but I feel for the millions of retirees who have ed an additional $12,000,000 in revenue through the Mayberry. He is smart, in charge of himself and the not been, or will not be so fortunate in the future (a boarding of inmates from other counties. situation, experienced and kind. sentiment that should have also motivated Mr. Faso, 4. Figueroa has attacked VanBlarcum for political I encourage you to vote for Juan Figueroa for sher- regardless of the problem’s origin). reasons, yet he is the poster boy for the progressive iff of Ulster County on November 6. He is uniquely I urge you to vote for Antonio Delgado as our rep- left of the Democratic Party. He is campaigning at qualifi ed. resentative in Congress. He is an impressive individ- their direction. They continually bad mouth the part Kathryn Adorney ual with a top-shelf education and strikes me as de- of their own party who don’t swallow their cool aid. Gardiner

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Susan Slotnick Individualism -- part one

Defi nition of individualism: the habit or principle of be- changed soci- The United States is one of only two countries in ing independent and self-reliant ety. the world which permit direct-to-consumer ads for “Self-expres- prescription drugs. This obscene corporate callous- I had pneumonia with fever, chest pains, weak- sion, non-con- ness towards individuals health and well-being has ness, confusion and impaired judgment. Before tak- formity, do- normalized the over-use of prescription drugs. We ing heavy doses of antibiotics, I stopped at the Health your-own-thing, are less than 5% of the world’s population, yet we and Nutrition Center to purchase zinc and vitamin C. drop-out of consume 80 % of the world’s psychotropic and pain Another car pulled in front of the store, along the mainstream so- medications. side, not in a parking space. As I was pulling out, I ciety,” were the When Americans in the 1950’s were asked if they barely touched the side of the other car. slogans. trusted the government and its institutions, 80% A woman and her daughter emerged screaming at For me, it was said “Yes.” Now only 20% say “Yes.” If we don’t trust me, a welcome re- our government and the people around us, where “My husband died yesterday and this is the fi rst lease from the can we go to feel connected to the hearts and souls time we have driven his car. You’ve destroyed his strictures and cultural norms I experienced grow- of other people? Where can we fi nd the deep sense car.” I looked at a scratch about half-an-inch long ing up in an upwardly mobile Westchester suburb. that our lives are meaningful in community? which scarcely touched the surface. Some good came from individualism, too. Non-con- For many, it is fi nding a tribe and a common en- I said, “This is nothing. You could cover it up with formists created and innovated. Signifi cant libera- emy to hate; communities not built on mutual love one stroke of black nail polish.” We yelled back and tion movements fl ourished, not to mention the cre- but mutual distrust. Building walls, believing in con- forth. Eventually the police came because of the ation of Rock and Roll. When I was ten years old, the spiracies, erecting boundaries and locking-up children ruckus. It remains a miserable moment, indelibly number-one pop song was Doris Day’s “How Much in cages separated from their parents, hating the for- unforgettable. Is That Doggy in the Window?” eigner, increased racism, anti-Semitism and misogyny. Yesterday, while backing out of Stewart’s, I When I was 15, it was Bob Dylan’s “The Times, These are problems that aff ect each individual’s health crashed into another car directly behind me. The They Are A Changing,” a defi nitive improvement. and will not be addressed through self-solutions or in- other driver and I observed the damage which was However, the need to conform to and cooperate dividual psychotherapy. We have lost a sense of cohe- considerable, but primarily cosmetic. “What do you with others comes from a deep human need which sion, a national purpose and an American story we can want to do?” I asked, expecting the worst. is not always a negative. All humans crave to belong, all believe in. It’s grim but there is hope. “Nothing. You were in a blind spot,” she said. be part of a whole, fi nd friends with similar morals, Without relying on the government, thousands Then she said something about how over-sensitive beliefs and meaningful shared aims. Certainly, the of individuals all over America are seeking out like- people are about their cars, as if their vehicles are an counter-culture youths of the 60’s embodied those minded people on local grass-roots levels, starting extension of their physical bodies. I told her that ac- qualities in abundance. But over time, even the up hundreds of not-for-profi t organizations aimed to cording to dream symbolism, cars do represent the “drop-outs” and “hippies” created their own culture benefi t all of us. At the moment of this writing my body, since “our bodies are what we get around in.” of conformity. daughter Sarah, who is a nurse, is volunteering at We laughed together. We hugged. In some respects, the youth movement of the the O+ Festival in Kingston. One of its many social A deep sense of joy rose up in me. For an instant, 1960’s was a precursor to the scourge of toxic tribal- justice aims is to raise funds for health-care for ev- we were the same. This realization will always bring ism we are now buried under today. Tribalism is not eryone. joy. based on mutual agreement, love and work for the Through writing this, I have had a change of heart The fi rst altercation was between three unhappy benefi t of all of society. It is organized around hatred about a shared moment with a prisoner who at- people -- one sick, the other two in mourning, each of and scorn for a common enemy. In the 1960’s, tended my weekly dance program for many years. of us with entirely diff erent realities about the in- the common enemy was anyone over the age of 35, He is brilliant and was the chess champion of the fa- cident. Polarization, accusation and mistrust were our parent’s generation and the so-called “straight cility. He graduated from college while incarcerated immediate. Positions calcifi ed, leaving no room for people.” and distinguished himself by his intellectual curios- listening to each other’s points of view. There was But it was still a far cry from the narcissistic indi- ity and superior listening skills. We became friends a complete absence of empathy and compassion on vidualism of today. through shared stories and mutual respect. On one oc- both sides. A popular belief today is that the answer to most casion he said to me, “I love you so much I don’t think I don’t know anything about the woman whose problems, perceived to be personal, lies within each of you as a white person. To me you are a sister.” car I backed into yesterday -- not her name, if she is a “independent, self-reliant” individual and are not I realized at the time he meant it as a compliment. Trump supporter, educated, married, a parent, her a result of changes in society. The statistics imply Nevertheless, I did not perceive it as praise. Does he age or religious affi liation. Yet we connected through quite a diff erent story. High scores on a standard test have to make me part of his Tribe before he can care fi nding a shared moral belief that people are more for narcissism have risen by 30% percent in the last for me? important than their possessions. two decades. There is a sharp decline in entertain- “Think of me as a white person,” I replied, “so that The fi rst incident refl ects what is rampant in our ing friends in private homes, fewer holiday parties you know there are white people like me, too.” I was society now -- hostile polarization, mistrust, inability and less socializing altogether. Since 1999, the rates wrong. What he said was a high form of philosophi- to empathize, static positions, separation and each of suicide have skyrocketed. Suicide among teen- cal truth. He was recognizing that we are the same. It party out to get what they want for themselves. age girls has risen 70%. Fifty percent of adults over wasn’t him but me who created the division. The second car accident represents what we have the age of 50 report feeling lonely most of the time. I am not a white person or a black person, a wom- lost along the path towards individualism -- getting When millennials were asked if they trusted the an or a man, an American or an immigrant, a good what is best for the group, not just the individual. In people around them, they reported trusting only person or bad person. In each of us is everyone. this case, a group of two strangers. 20% -- down from 20 years ago when respondents Each time an individual acts to heal the world in The push to individualism, which began 60 years reported trusting 60% of their friends, co-workers community with others, diff erences disappear and ago with the onset of the “Me Generation,” happens and acquaintances. Many Americans are taking when they do, not only are we each happier, but the to be my generation, The Baby Boomers, which multiple drugs to deal with mounting depression. world is a better, more promising place.

Is that what the voters of Ulster County want? writing to express my outrage that Rep. John Faso ments. Even if that’s true, he can easily denounce This election will be determined by who can get the has not condemned the racist advertisements pro- them publicly. He has not done so, and instead has people out to vote. I urge all voters, regardless of their moting his candidacy. made reference to Delgado’s old rap lyrics, implicitly political association, to vote for the best qualifi ed can- A political action committee that claims to have endorsing the explicitly racist advertisements. As an didate. Vote on election day for Paul VanBlarcum. no affi liation with Faso is running an ad that cites educated man, Faso knows better. What a disgrace. Robert A. Illjes “Delgado’s liberal New York City values” and claims As I write this, Donald Trump is engaging in racial West Hurley this African-American challenger wants to fund “big scapegoating on a daily basis, scaring the crowds at city, big government” and change Medicare into a campaign rallies about immigration, crime and the We must not tolerate racist “welfare program.” The ad further says that Delgado caravan in Mexico. The New York Times notes this nasty campaign advertising in any form “criticizes work requirements for able-bodied adults rhetoric is having an eff ect, quoting a woman from on food stamps.” All of these are racist code words. Minnesota who is afraid that “migrant gangs could take I have been a civil rights lawyer for 25 years. I have The ad then shows Faso shaking hands and smiling over people’s summer lake homes in the state.” This is seen what racism does to people, yet after all these with white people. Other advertisements call Del- getting very ugly. The 19th Congressional District must years I am still surprised at racism in the workplace, gado (a Rhodes scholar who went to Harvard) a New not tolerate racist campaign advertising in any form. in the schools and elsewhere. This includes political York City rapper. Stephen Bergstein candidates who stoke racial fears to get elected. I am Faso says he has no power over these advertise- New Paltz New Paltz Times OctoberJune 25,14, 20122018 •• 29

What are your freedoms in a CCRC? state legislatures will signifi cantly put the brakes on and gratitude. I have had the privilege of knowing When considering entering a continuing care re- this epidemic.” many men and women who serve and have served in tirement community (CCRC), there are many obvi- You can fi ght this war by giving your time, money the United States Military. Every one of those people ous questions to ask. Here are some not so obvious, and concern for the welfare of our county, Vote this served with honor and pride. I can tell you that not but may be important to your situation. November 6th for Juan Figueroa for Ulster county one of those people would lessen the reputation and 1. Are front doors to CCRCs locked at night? sheriff . esteem of the institutions they served by stooping 2. Are the concierge desks fully manned in the Larry Winters to the level that Mr. Figueroa has. Every one of the event of emergencies? New Paltz honorable service men and women I have spoken to 3. Does the fi re alarm system function accurately are embarrassed and ashamed that one of their own 24 hours a day? The right person for the job would sign off on a shameful campaign of smear and 4. Are all exit and entrance doors free of health is Juan Figueroa slander. hazards, such as compost bins with its swarming It really says something that, unlike my friends in fl ies? A chance to elect an equal opportunity sheriff is the military, local Democrats elected do not seem to 5. Are requests to replace defective or damaged upon us. All you have to do is vote. Not always pos- hold the same values and fi delities. It is deeply dis- items in your apartment handled in an expeditious sible to elect a person to that job who is not one of heartening that Ulster County Democrats have not manner? the “good old boys.” We all want a solid law and or- stood up and decried accusations of racism and prej- 6. Is there a suffi cient number of parking spaces der person to head up local law enforcement. That udice against a man they have known, served with for handicap drivers? person is on the ballot this election. His opponent and endorsed for over a decade. That Ulster County 7. Are CCRC buses manned by drivers who do not is a solid fl ipper. That is to say, whatever it takes to Democrats would endorse a man who has leveraged have serious medical conditions? get elected, he will jump through that hoop. Not race to spread falsehoods, infl ame the community 8. Is management insured for fl oods, fi re and ex- my kind of guy. It is possible to have a fair-minded, and perpetuate an already divided and dangerous plosions which may aff ect you? straight-talking, solid citizen as our sheriff . That U.S. political climate is truly unbelievable. This, this is 9. What is management’s policy regarding the Marine and NYS Trooper is Juan Figueroa. exactly what is wrong with politics today. ownership of guns? Ralph Childers I’ve known Mr. Figueroa for years. And I’ve liked 10. Do they help in expediting the delivery of your Kerhonkson him. However, he crossed a line when he directed his favorite newspaper? minions to defame the reputation of an individual 11. What does management do to prevent other Please join me in re-electing Paul who has faithfully served the residents of this county residents from “taking” your newspaper? VanBlarcum on November 6 with distinction his entire life. For what purpose? At 12. Is management very prompt in addressing your whose urging? concerns? For the past six or so decades, I have lived, worked This is as strong as an endorsement and urging as I 13. Is a swimming pool adequately cleaned after and raised my family here in Ulster County. For more have ever given for a candidate for public offi ce. Your swimmers have urinated in it? than 40 of those years I have known Paul VanBlar- choice for Ulster County sheriff should be based on 14. Does your chosen apartment have excellent ra- cum. Nobody is entitled to be elected, but if there is character and qualifi cations. From what I have seen dio and TV reception? one person on the ballot this year who has earned it, these past few months, Mr. Figueroa has neither. 15. Does the CCRC test their fi re alarm equipment it’s Sheriff Paul VanBlarcum. I will not waste this pre- Please join me in re-electing Paul VanBlarcum on without notifi cation to the residents? cious space touting his qualifi cations; you can fi nd November 6. 16. Are all employees willing to help and serve gay all of that online. John Parete people without bias? His opponent’s resume, while brief, includes ser- Boiceville Inn 17. Are the halls cleaned on a daily basis? vice in the Marine Corps, for which he has my thanks 18. Does management have a resident bill of rights booklet? These are only a few “behind-the-scene” ques- It doesn’t matter if you are Republican or Democrat. tions to ask. What matters is to Remember: when you enter a CCRC, you may be surrendering some of your rights as well as relin- quishing your own free-thinking individualism. Your personal needs and expectations may be in danger. Your house may be in more immaculate condition VOTE! than a CCRC. So don’t be afraid to ask a lot of ques- tions. Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Robert Brunet New Paltz If you are turned away at the polls because your name is not on the register, don’t walk away. Say this: I REQUEST A PROVISIONAL BALLOT Vote November 6 for Juan Figueroa AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Don’t let them steal your vote. for Ulster county sheriff

If you have been following anything I have writ- ten of late, you know that it’s almost always about Edward M. “Eddie” Donohue war and its aftereff ects on veterans and civilians. I Eddie Donohue, 56, of Syracuse passed away on Friday October 19, 2018. worked at Four Winds Hospital for 25 years on the He was a native of New Paltz, NY and had resided in Syracuse for the past substance abuse unit and witnessed the beginning of a war that’s hasn’t gotten enough attention. That war 25 years. He was employed as a sales representative with United Rentals was waged for the love of money by Purdue Pharma for over two decades. Eddie was a devoted family man, an avid SU fan who makes pain medicines such as hydromorphone, and a lifelong hot rod and motorcycle enthusiast. Survivors include his oxycodone, fentanyl, codeine and hydrocodone. children, Brian and Krystal Donohue; his grandson, Easton; his sisters, Purdue Pharma produces such drugs as MS Contin, Diane, Michelle, Kathleen, Eileen and Jennifer and his nieces and nephews, Oxycontin, and Ryzolt. Brandon, Stephen, Shawn, Jesse, Carmine, Shelby, Shane and Chelsea. The emotional pain that these drugs have cost the American public is in no comparison to the pain the drugs have numbed. These drugs end up on the streets as well as being over prescribed by our own doctors. CECILE JUNE FORD These pain drugs compete with the illegal drugs sold Cecile June Ford passed away on October 14, 2018 at home in Highland, NY after a short illness. by cartels in and out of our country. Over 50,000 over- Mrs. Ford was born on November 15, 1923 to Robertha and Arthur Halla. dose deaths occurred last year from these drugs. Before moving to Highland, she was a resident of Fishkill and Nassau, New York. Mrs. Ford There were 4,424 total American deaths in the grew up in the Bronx and attended local schools there. Iraq war. As of July 27, 2018, there have been 2,372 She retired from the Bermac Agency & and later the Sarah Hull Hallock Public Library in U.S. military deaths in the War in Afghanistan. If we Milton. Her most cherished role however, was being a mother, grandmother and great grand- compare the number of dead from the drug war to mother. the death in the insurgent wars, American families Mrs. Ford is survived by her daughter, Dale and son in-law Howard Geffner of Highland, her are paying a far greater price for the ballistics Pur- daughter, Lindalee and son in-law Stephen Hayes of Castleton, NY, and son Alan Ford of Wap- due Pharma is fi ring over your pharmacist’s counter, pingers Falls. She is also survived by her beloved eight grandchildren; Elise DeGiacomo, Zoe Ventriglia, Jacob Geffner, Megan and Kortney Ford, Jeffrey and Matthew Hayes and Rebecca and they’re getting paid. Kerber; 15 great grandchildren: Bryant, Nicholas, Jayda, Mia, Lexi, Gino, Avery, Azadian, The need for billions of dollars worth of arms sales Rory, Ethan, Christopher, Mattison, Katherine, Ellen and Theodore. She also leaves behind to promote American jobs by our current adminis- her cat “Sherlock”. tration would be better directed at employing more In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters Helen Halla, Virginia Dochtermann, Ethel Short and brothers Howard people in law enforcement and mental health facili- and Fredrick Halla. ties to fi ght the war on drugs in our homes, neigh- Cecile touched everyone she met throughout her life with her thoughtfulness. She was known for her excellent baking skills. She borhoods and doctors offi ces. loved to travel with her sister Helen, often making trips to Florida. She loved gardening, watching the birds out her window and You have a chance to do something that could Sunday dinners with the family. Cecile was a life-long reader who would stay up all night to finish a good book. help. Vote for Juan Figueroa for Ulster county sher- She was a “hip” great grandmother who liked to bet on the horses and play the slots. She listened to Rod Stewart and Johnny Cash. iff who says, “It is time we hold both cartels and But most of all “Oma” cherished her time with her family, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. drug companies accountable. Law enforcement can The Funeral was private and arrangements were made by the Copeland Funeral Home. freeze assets, but only lawsuits from our county and 30 • October 25, 2018 New Paltz Times

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Offi ce designated as agent ROACH & RYAN LLP viewed @ Northland process against it may Purpose location, County of Ul- upon whom process Associates, 4701 Buck- New Paltz Times OctoberJune 25,14, 20122018 •• 31 ley Rd., Liverpool, NY es, alterations and re- and northlandassoc. visions as shall have com. Questions to S. been made therein by Ridgeway 315-451-3722 the Town Board of the fax 315-451-3655 or Town of New Paltz. sjridgeway@northlan- At such hearing, any Dr. Peter David Lichtenstein dassoc.com . person may be heard Dr. Peter David Lichtenstein, 67, of New Paltz, NY, respected local chiropractor and acupuncturist, died in favor of or against on Sunday, October 14, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Peter is survived by his LEGAL NOTICE the preliminary bud- loving partner of many years, Lynne Rachlin; his brother, Mark Lichtenstein and partner, Bob Barci and Town of New Paltz get as compiled or for many dear friends. Notice of Public Hear- any against any items The son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Fix) Lichtenstein, Peter was born on May 19, 1951, in New York. ing on the therein contained. He grew up in New York City and Long Island and graduated from Alfred University with degrees in ÀQHDQGSHUIRUPLQJDUWVDQGHOHPHQWDU\HGXFDWLRQ$IWHUDEULHIWLPHZRUNLQJLQHGXFDWLRQDQGPDQ\ Preliminary Budget of The following are the \HDUVZRUNLQJDVDQLQGXVWULDOÀOPPDNHUKHHQUROOHGDWWKH1RUWKZHVWHUQ+HDOWK6FLHQFHV8QLYHUVLW\ the Year 2019 proposed 2019 sala- in Bloomington, Minnesota, where he received his doctorate in chiropractic medicine and became a NOTICE IS HEREBY ries of Elected Town licensed acupuncturist in 1992. In 1993, he opened his solo chiropractic and acupuncture practice in New GIVEN that the pre- Offi cers of the Town of Paltz, where he provided healing care to countless local residents for the past 25 years. He also became a liminary budget of the New Paltz: respected professor at the continuing education department at Northwestern Health Sciences University, Town of New Paltz for Supervisor traveling to Minnesota seven weekends a year for almost 15 years to teach acupuncture to chiropractors. the fi scal year begin- $51,500 Peter had a lifelong love of the outdoors and was an accomplished rock climber and kayaker. He also ning January 1, 2019 was a skilled gourmet cook and loved hosting friends for his acclaimed New Year’s Day brunch, annual including general Deputy Supervisor chocolate party, wine tastings, food club and movie nights. He and Lynne loved dancing together and enjoyed attending the annual Dance Flurry in Saratoga, as well as local dance events. Peter will be sorely $9,270 town funds, highway PLVVHGE\WKHPDQ\GHDUIULHQGVFROOHDJXHVDQGSDWLHQWVZKREHQHÀWHGIURPKLVJHQHURVLW\NLQGQHVV funds, fi re protection and incredibly exuberant spirit and love for life. district funds and light Councilperson x3 Donations can be made in Peter’s memory to Hudson Valley Hospice (HVHospice.org) or a charity of district funds, has $ 7,057 your choice. been completed and A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 10 am at Copeland Funeral Home, 162 fi led in the Offi ce of Town Clerk South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, NY. the Town Clerk of the $44,558 Copeland Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may Town of New Paltz, 52 be made to the family of Peter by visiting www.copelandfhnp.com. Clearwater Road, New Highway Paltz, N.Y., where it is Superintendent available for inspec- $44,290 tion by any interested person during regular Justice x2 offi ce hours. $30,235 The Town Board of Dated: October 19, Albert K. Smiley, III the Town of New Paltz 2018 Mohonk Mountain House, the historic resort in New York’s Hudson Valley, an- shall hold a public By Order of the Town nounces the passing of Albert K. Smiley, III after a year-long battle with leukemia. hearing on said pre- Board He was 74 years old. liminary budget on Town of New Paltz It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Albert K. Smiley, the former Thursday, November Rosanna Mazzaccari President and CEO at Mohonk Mountain House. During his 28-year tenure, Bert was a steadfast leader wholly dedicated to Mohonk’s core values and continued ex- 1, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Rosenkranse, Town cellence. His countless contributions have had a profound effect on our family and showing such chang- Clerk friends at Mohonk and beyond, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. As the fourth-generation leader of the resort, Bert, as he was affectionately known, was appointed to his leadership roles in 1990 until his retirement in June 2018. Fol- lowing his retirement, he continued to serve Mohonk Mountain House as a member of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors and as corporate Treasurer. Bert leaves behind a tremendous legacy of leadership. Under his thoughtful di- rection, Mohonk Mountain House experienced a continued period of growth and Est. 1928 success as an award-winning destination resort. Some of his landmark achievements include the opening of the award-winning Spa in 2005, which ushered the resort into a new era of wellness travel; the construction of the Central Ulster location Mohonk Ice Skating Pavilion in 2001, further bolstering Mohonk’s reputation as a winter destination; the develop- • Ulster County’s regional funeral home PHQWRI*URYH/RGJHLQWKHUHVRUW¶V¿UVWQHZDFFRPPRGDWLRQLQPRUHWKDQ\HDUVDQGWKHODXQFKLQJRID • Serving Highland, New Paltz, Milton, Marlboro, resort-wide Service Initiative in 2003, which resulted in the Mountain House’s recognition as a Star of the Industry Plattekill, Clintondale, Modena, Gardiner, for outstanding guest service. West Park, Esopus & Kingston Bert’s devotion to Mohonk’s mission of historic preservation led the entire Smiley family to be named “Legendary • Traditional and non-traditional funeral, burial, Family Historic Hoteliers of the Year” by Historic Hotels of America® and Historic Hotels Worldwide® during the cremation and memorial services annual 2017 Awards of Excellence. Bert was instrumental in the 2011 transfer of 874 acres of Mohonk Mountain House land to the Open Space Institute, ensuring this historic and beautiful foothills property would be preserved • Pre-arrangement counseling for future generations. In 1994, Bert and his father Keith Smiley were on hand to represent the Smiley family when Contact us about pre-need arrangements made in the past they were recognized by the United Nations Environment Programme for a legacy of environmental stewardship. which can easily be transferred to our Firm Bert was born in 1944 and grew up on the resort property, interacting with many of the resort’s staff members. At • Complete services available for former residents age 15, he began attending Oakwood Friends School in Poughkeepsie, NY, returning to Mohonk for summer jobs. who have relocated He worked as a laboratory technician at NYU’s chemical engineering school, and received his undergraduate degree • Vast off-street private parking in Mathematics from Syracuse University, then returned to NYU as a research associate at the Courant Institute for • Wheelchair accessible Advanced Mathematics. In 1973, he met his future wife, Nina Feldman, a graduating senior studying psychology at Vassar College, on a blind date. They married in 1974 and both were accepted to Princeton University for graduate study, where he received a Ph.D. in economics with a focus on industrial organization. He then worked for the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division as the Director of Research, focusing on public policy analysis during a 10-year stint in Washington, D.C. In 1990, Bert and Nina moved to Mohonk Mountain. Becoming President and &(2RIWKH0RXQWDLQ+RXVHZDVDVLJQL¿FDQWFDUHHUVKLIWIRU%HUWEXWKHIHDUHGWKDWWKHUHVRUWPLJKWSDVVRXWRI the family’s hands if he did not step in to provide continuity of family leadership. Nina became the Director of Mar- -ƨơƧ%ƞƜƤ $ƧƢƭƚ7ƨƫƬƨƧƞ -ƚƦƞƬ&ơƢƥƝƬ keting, and with Bert developed a leadership team that achieved consistently strong results and a solid foundation VICE PRESIDENT )ƫƞƞƫ -ƫ for future success. Licensed Funeral PRESIDENT Licensed Funeral Additionally, Bert served as the Chairperson of the American Hospitality and Lodging Association Resort Com- Director Licensed Funeral Director mittee in 2015, and was a member of the Board of Directors of M&T Bank and the New York State Hospitality and Great Grandson of the Founder Director Granddaughter of the Founder Tourism Association. He was a Fellow of the Culinary Institute of America, a member of the Board of Directors of the Mohonk Preserve, and served on the Advisory Board of Mohonk Consultations. Bert and Nina were named the SUNY New Paltz Business People of the Year in 2007. A humble and unassuming man with a brilliant mind and a dry wit, Bert’s presence was deeply felt by all around him. His wisdom and insights, his ability to hold simultaneously a vision of the future and craft the means of getting there were admired and appreciated by all, as was his ability to communicate simply and clearly. He was a kind person, who appreciated others and was loved and respected by all. Bert had an amazing ability to focus his energy and he worked tirelessly over decades to preserve the Mountain House and his family’s legacy. He believed that the strength of the business lay in its community of staff. He considered them his extended Mohonk family. He has touched many lives and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Nina Feldman Smiley, Ph.D.; his sister Sandra Smiley; three nephews, Noah, Marc, A former Elting Family Home and Eric Gullickson; and two nieces, Katie and Lily Feldman; and many other loving family members and friends. The Smiley Family will host an Open House at Mohonk Mountain House to celebrate the life of Bert Smiley from 38 Main Street 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 28th in the Parlor. Highland, ,QOLHXRIÀRZHUVGRQDWLRQVLQ%HUW¶VQDPHPD\EHGLUHFWHGWRHLWKHUMohonk Preserve or Mohonk Consultations. Copeland Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left for New York the family of Bert, by visiting www.copelandfhnp.com. (845) 691-2281 ZZZ7RUVRQH0HPRULDOFRP 32 • October 25, 2018 New Paltz Times

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