BlueStone Press September 17, 2021

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Published the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month | Vol. 26, Issue 18

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Deer are in trouble: '20 and more' at a time found dying Ann Belmont BSP Reporter “They’re dying in people’s yards, they’re dying in streams, they’re dying in ponds, they’re dying in creeks.” So said Wayne Ward, Rosendale resident and sport hunter. With a shocking suddenness, dead deer seem to be turning up everywhere in the eastern half of Ulster County. “I live on Creek Locks Road,” said Ward, “and along the creek, behind my house, my neighbor and I found at least 20. And at the other end of the road, they found them in a pond, in people’s yards … probably 30-40 deer just on this road … I took a hike and found them dead along a stream up at Mohonk … they’re dying all over the place.”

What is killing the deer is a virus called epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD).

A press release from the Ulster County DEC explained: “EHD virus is an oftenfatal disease of deer that is transmitted by biting midges, small bugs often called nosee-ums or 'punkies.' ... EHD outbreaks are most common in the late summer and early fall when midges are abundant.” The midges begin their life cycle in standing water, like mosquitoes. It seems safe to conclude that extremely wet weather this

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Infected deer seek out water and many succumb to EHD near a water source.

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summer may have resulted in a midge population explosion and a disaster for the white-tails.

The DEC described EHD symptoms as “fever, hemorrhage in muscle or organs, and swelling of the head, neck, tongue and lips. A deer infected with EHD may

appear lame or dehydrated. Frequently, infected deer will seek out water sources and many succumb near a water source.

Once infected with EHD, deer usually die

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58th Annual Rondout Valley Lions Club Fishing Contest There is nothing more rewarding than the simple pleasure of a father and son, mother and daughter, or a whole family for that matter, going fishing. And there is nothing more special than catching that first fish. For over 58 years, the Rondout Valley Lions Club has been sponsoring their fishing contest for kids, grades preschool through ninth. And for 39 of those past 58 years, Bill Brooks of Rosendale has organized the event. Brooks loves being a part of the contest for one very special reason. “It’s a chance for a day of interaction between parents and kids,” he explained, “just a day outside with a family and their fishing poles.”

This year’s fishing contest will be held on Sunday, Sept. 26, beginning with registration at 1 p.m. and the official start time of 1:30 p.m. Kids can continue to reel them in through 3 p.m. The fishing contest is, as it has always been; a free event, held at the Lyonsville Pond which can be found by heading on Route 209 toward Accord, just past the BlueStone Press on the southeast side, and Lydia’s Cafe on the other; make a turn on Kripplebush and the pond is on

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The 58th Annual Fishing Contest is back! Hoping for great weather like they had for the Sept. 29, 2019, contest.

the left, (25 Private Road 13, Accord). The Lyonsville Pond is privately owned by John and Rita Neidhardt, who have allowed and enjoyed providing the fishing hole each year for the contest.

“We stock the pond occasionally,” admitted Brooks, who likes to fish but especially loves to see the kids catch their first fish.

In addition to the day of fishing and family fun, Brooks and the Lions Club

also give out soda and chips to each of the participants. Fishing awards for the kids are presented in three categories for each of the three age groups – from preschool to third grade, fourth to sixth grade, and seventh to ninth grade; boys and girls are recognized for catching the largest, the smallest, and the most fish. There is no

See Fishing, page 3

The Marbletown Town Board meeting on Sept. 7 was held in-person only at the Rondout Municipal Center. Four board members were present, including Rich Parete, chairman and town supervisor, along with board members Eric Stewart, Daisy Foote and Tim Hunt. Deputy supervisor Don LaFera was absent. There were four resolutions on the agenda, and they all carried 4-0.

The meeting opened with a public hearing on the Marbletown Ambulance Improvement District. An AID is a formal ambulance district to provide the town with emergency services that are in compliance with NYS regulations. The newly established AID would include the entire town of Marbletown except for properties on Hinel Road. During the public hearing several members of the community spoke in support of the AID. The resolution on the matter went on to pass later in the evening, and the creation of the district will occur unless a resident submits a petition to require a vote. “The creation of the District is subject to a permissive referendum, which means that residents have 30 days to submit petitions to require a vote of residents to see if they want an AID,” said Parete. “If no one submits a petition, then the AID is created. We are currently in the window and can't do much until the 30 days are up,” Parete said. The annual cost to the typical property in Marbletown is estimated at $95.

“Marbletown First Aid has asked for $315,000 to have 24/7 coverage,” said Parete. “This is for their coverage area that includes roughly 400 properties in Rosendale and 115 in Rochester and 2,200 in Marbletown. So if everyone paid by assessed value, Marbletown properties would cover about $275,000 and the other two towns would cover the rest.” However,

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Faith, love and the joys of a day off Where did you grow up? What was it like to grow up there?

I grew up in Monterey Bay, on the Central Coast of California. My parents divorced when I was young and I stayed in California with my dad and step-mom, and then spent my summers in New Orleans with my mom. It was major culture shock bouncing between those two extremes, but it definitely instilled in me a love for travel, food, music and art. Growing up in California was so wonderful; I really miss the Pacific Ocean and Visit the folks the intense beauty next door of the coastline.

Part of what I love about Stone Ridge and the surrounding area is that it reminds me so much of Northern California, especially Sonoma County and the Russian River valley. I feel very at home here!

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How did you spend your time as a kid? Any correlation to how you spend your time today?

I was a really creative and busy kid. I went to some great Montessori schools and so was always building something or working on a project – I’m definitely still like that! I have always loved making things around me beautiful, so I like to make art, play in the garden, rearrange the furniture, cook fancy meals, etc. I also loved (and still love!) playing outside, building forts and sandcastles, and lounging in hammocks.

Has faith always been in the forefront of your life or is it something that came later on?

Faith has always been a part of my life, but it’s been a very slow burn over the years as I came to the realization that it was really the centerpiece. I was lucky to have very affirming and positive experiences at my UCC church growing up, and I spent a lot of my 20s church "shopping” and trying on different styles in terms of worship and theology. My relationship with God continues to change and evolve all the time, which is a dynamic that I’ve come to really treasure – there’s nothing static about my faith journey! It’s always an adventure.

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Can you take us back to the moment when you decided to become a reverend?

I’m a big empath and a lover of humanity, and I’ve always felt the pull to be of service to the wider world in some way.

Trying to live that out without burning out or developing a raging savior complex has been a challenge for me, but I eventually landed as a youth director at an Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. I totally and unexpectedly fell in love with the liturgy and the flow of church life, and that's where I realized that this was my call. It was so life-giving for me, and felt like a very satisfying “click” into place of some puzzle pieces I had been trying to fit together for a long time.

How did you meet your wife? What did you first notice about her? What do you notice most today?

I met my wife, Meg, in a New Testament Interpretation class while we were both studying at Yale Divinity School – probably not your boilerplate queer love story.

To be honest, I was (and remain) totally floored by her beauty; she’s so elegant and statuesque, with dreamy blue eyes and the brightest smile I’ve ever seen. These days what I am loving about her is her incredible resilience and capacity for transformation. It’s a very cool thing to witness someone growing into the fullest and most alive version of themselves.

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An ideal day off for us is sleeping in late and making really strong coffee and breakfast tacos. Yoga, crossword, reading non-religious books … Something mildly active and outdoors, a hike or a kayak with a picnic. A mid-afternoon lounge at Arrowood Farms, a nap, happy hour with friends, and then dinner at Ollie’s. Can you tell that we are very happy to be living here?

What’s it like coming to a new community in your line of work? How do you get started?

It’s a huge blessing to be able to come into a church community as warm and welcoming as Christ the King; they’ve made the transition so easy. It does take a really long time to get a sense of all the community dynamics and systems, so as a new priest, you’re supposed to just cool your heels for the first year. Covid is making that a little hard because there are so many high-level decisions that need to be made, so we’re all sort of jumping into the deep end together. It’s all about building relationships, though – so that’s always the best place to start, and luckily that’s a total joy in this particular place!

What are your hopes for your time at Christ the King?

This is already such a dynamic and faithful group of people, and I see my role as coming up alongside to provide love and spiritual guidance during the next leg of our ongoing journey together. My hope is that this parish will continue to flourish and grow, both deeper in faithfulness and wider in loving service. I’m also hoping that our new commercial kitchen can be a channel to connect with and be of service to the community. Feeding ministries and food justice are really vital parts of our faith tradition and a part of the particular history of this parish, and I hope that the kitchen will enable us to participate in the wider ecological and agricultural justice movements in our area.

Any hobbies that might surprise folks?

Not sure if any of them are surprising if you’ve read to the end of this, but I adore cooking, painting, power tools, propagating houseplants, and rubbing the belly of my cat, Kyrie Eleison. I’m also determined to learn to enjoy winter since moving up here, so this California girl will take all of your tips and tricks!

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Fishing from page 1 experience required, and the contest is open to everyone.

“All that is needed is a pole and some worms for bait, which you can buy at Stewart’s or find in your backyard,” said Brooks. “When the ground is nice and wet, it's great for finding worms.”

Although he stressed that there is no area restriction on the event, “kids, from far and wide; from anywhere are invited,” Brooks sadly admitted that fewer and fewer families are taking advantage of the day. “Kids have other things going on.” But whether there are 10 or 100 kids who show up to fish, “no matter, it’s always worth it just to see their faces as they catch that first fish.” said Brooks.

For more information, or to get involved with the Rondout Valley Lions Club Fishing Contest, contact Brooks at 914-3880845 or 845-658-9649.

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Voters to decide on town purchase of former SkateTime 209 Emily Reina Dindial BSP Reporter On Sept. 2, the Town of Rochester Town Board voted unanimously in favor of a resolution for the town to purchase 5164 Route 209, formerly SkateTime 209, for just over $2 million, contingent on voter approval. All registered voters in the Town of Rochester will be eligible to vote in a special election, scheduled for Dec. 7, on the question of whether the town should purchase the property. If the majority of voters vote against the purchase, the contract will be void. If the referendum passes, the contract will go into effect.

Prior to the vote on the resolution, board members were each given a chance to comment on the resolution, and then the floor was open for public comment for those in attendance. The board members seemed intent on maintaining the roller

rink and building office space where the skateboard park used to be, but agreed on the importance of allowing adequate opportunities for the public to weigh in on what the town does with the property.

Some members of the public expressed concern about how the purchase might affect taxes. Councilman Adam Paddock responded by saying that the Town of Rochester has the lowest taxes in Ulster County in part because of the town’s decisions to acquire revenue-generating assets. Mike Baden, town supervisor, noted that if the town builds new office space in the Route 209 property, they will be able to either sell or lease their existing buildings, including the building complex in Accord. “If the referendum passes and we do acquire the building, yes, we will need to build offices, but the recreational

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Masks in school, on bus – ‘These are children, not health care workers!’

Amber Kelly BSP Reporter Busing was the first order of business at the Rondout Valley School District Board of Education meeting on Sept. 14.

Superintendent Dr. Joseph Morgan said that there is chatter on the internet that children are on the bus for multiple hours.

The goal is to have no student on the bus for more than one hour. The drivers are still getting familiar with the routes, but all too often they do not have updated information and wait for a student who doesn’t show up.

Board president Dawn Van Kleeck said that the BOE goal for busing is to have the routes be no longer than 45 minutes.

Renee Mackenzie-Paes from the First Student bus company said that two to three buses were unloading at a time like they did during 2020/2021 school year.

Now that is changed to once again release all together, and this is getting elementary students out quicker. For the afternoon bus run, there are labeled traffic cones so students can find their bus. Negotiations have begun with BOCES to get RVSD students in the first run. The bus company is behind in emails and calls but is committed to get on top of it and make sure drivers get the information they need. The First Student representative said to call 845-626-7143 with concerns about masks, windows, etc., with the bus number or license plate. Some parents complained that the windows were not open. Macken-

zie-Paes explained that it is actually hard to see the few inches of the open window because of the tinted glass. The buses are filled so that there are two children per three-seater. There are enough bus drivers for the routes but there are no drivers to spare.

There are a lot more parent drop-offs this year, and there was the suggestion that maybe parents could use the back door.

Principal Lee Cutler expressed concern for the safety of staff using the back parking lot.

Dr. Morgan said First Street was backed up all the way to Route 209. Now they are directing traffic to open that choke point.

Board member Chris Schoonmaker requested a list of all 53 bus routes with projected times and actual times.

During public comments, bus driver Carol Fischer said, “Many of you know me, I’ve been driving for this district for 37 years. I’ve seen a lot come, I see a lot go.

When Covid hit I lost an elementary run.

Don’t ask me why; I’m top driver. I’d like to get my elementary back. The parents are texting me asking me where I am.

Kerhonkson Elementary School is saying, ‘Where are you?’ Some people out there thought I’d retired, they ask the driver that’s on, who said; ‘Oh, she retired.’ Then they see me driving, ‘I thought you had retired?’ I did not retire. I am here.

“Anyway I can help the transportation director, anything, I’m here to help. I think you should put the routes back to the way it was before Covid-19. It was smooth,

everyone knew the routes they are on. The run I’m on now … I go up and down the road, turn around, three different roads, up and down, then have to go up 44/55 and pass by my kids I used to have before Covid, and they look at me, how come you didn’t stop and get me? I’ve had the same run for 37 years. Last year I had to fight for my run because they were going to give it away. I said, no, this is my kids, my families, I want them and they want me!”

Donna Spano said, “I have a question.

The bus windows must be open. So basically, our kids are required to ride a cold bus, wear a mask, be on the bus for over an hour, and that is normalcy for them?

We are expecting a lot. That is an invasion of privacy for them. I just flew on a plane and we were side by side and had to put a mask on. My kid watches Carol drive by on the bus every day and is then on a bus for over an hour. This is the lady you should be hiring to take care of your transportation. I’ve spoken to everyone; I am concerned about the double standard we are running for this Covid. We have to change the standard. We can’t have them touching each other outside and then close inside the classroom. We can’t worry about putting them too close on the bus and subject them to eight hours with a mask on! They are not health care workers; they are children and they are here to learn. You are exhausting these kids. I don’t know how these other parents feel.

I want everybody to be safe, but you can’t have these double standards. As far as

I’m concerned – the school this year – I’ve never seen it this screwed up. I graduated Rondout, moved on, came back with my daughter and the first few years it was OK. I pulled my daughter last year and she did well with the remote school. But this year we have a shortage of bus drivers.

What will the district do if Carol gets sick and has to isolate? What are we going to do if a bus driver calls in sick? This is not a healthy environment. You really need to re-group and do something about this.”

Tara Clark said that she represents parents, and that the reopening plan says the windows on the bus are required to be open. She heard that the kids have to open the windows themselves. Also in reopening plan, windows will be open in the classrooms. Room 401 does not have windows, there is no movement of air, and it is uncomfortably warm. Clark asked why isn’t there a fan?

Student board member Tanner Poremba, who was on the BOE last year, said that he surveyed students the first two days, asking, “How’s it going?” The consensus seems to be that things are going well so far. Many said that they love the new outdoor benches.

Fall sports have started, and the athletes love that the events have spectators.

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Briefs Diana’s Cat Shelter closing It was with great sadness that Diana’s Cat Shelter’s board of directors announced the of closure of the shelter established by Diana Banks in 2003. It started in an old laundromat on Main Street in Accord where Diana welcomed and cared for stray and unwanted cats. Several years later she secured a dedicated space on Airport Road Banks in Accord. Sadly, Diana passed away in October 2020. Since then it has become increasingly difficult to continue the shelter without Diana’s driving force.

The board of directors gives thanks to all from the community, near and far, who have supported Diana and her work at the shelter over the years. She was a warrior in the fight for animal rights and advocacy.

Fortunately, homes have been found for most all of the shelter’s remaining kitties, with the last two being lovingly relocated to Saugerties Animal Shelter. They are settling into their new home and are available for adoption. If you are interested in visiting them there, or any of the other cats – or dogs - please contact the Saugerties Animal Shelter to set up an appointment.

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Woodstock Film Festival has a local flair to it this year Marbletown board member’s father celebrated in a documentary Jeff Slater BSP Reporter One of this year’s documentary offerings at the Woodstock Film Festival focuses on the life of prolific writer and Academy Award-winner Horton Foote.

“It’s not a typical documentary which follows the ‘a to z’ trajectory of his life, but rather follows his life as a writer and what motivated him as a writer,” said his daughter Daisy Foote, Marbletown board member. “Horton Foote: The Road to Home” will have its East Coast premiere on Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Tinker Street Theatre in Woodstock as part of the WFF. “He inspired so many people, including writers in their careers” said, Daisy Foote, a writer herself.

Horton Foote, who died at age 92 in 2009, was from Texas and wrote about the Lone Star State often. He was an accomplished playwright and was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Bill Clinton. Daisy Foote’s father’s numerous achievements include Academy Awards in screen writing for the movie “Tender Mercies” and for adapting the screenplay for “To Kill a Mockingbird,” for winning both

Horton Foote from "The Road to Home" Photo by Susan Johann

a Tony and Pulitzer Prize for “Young Man From Atlanta,” along with an Emmy award, Obies and other awards for his plays. His plays have been produced both on and off Broadway and around the world.

The film is competing for Best Documentary at the film festival. Director Anne Rapp met Foote in 1981 on the set of “Tender Mercies,” where Rapp was the script supervisor. She filmed Horton during last three years of his life.

“I live in Austin, and I used to go down to Wharton to visit him,” Rapp said, “and his favorite thing to do was to drive up and down every street in town and tell me ... wonderful tales about each house, who lived there, things that happened there.”

These stories, Rapp realized, were the backdrop of his 70-plus year body of work.

“I asked if I could bring a camera down and start filming him telling me all these stories,” Rapp said. She spent the next few years filming Foote; they turned out to be the last three years of his life.

According to Daisy Foote, “A lot of the documentary is with my dad, but also features those who worked with him, knew him and were inspired by him.”

Horton Foote’s narrative is the basis of the film, which is primarily about his career as a writer, but, as Rapp says, “It’s really about a man and his passion for life.” Rapp said the film is “a very intimate, ‘inside’ look at his life, but it also gives the audience enormous insight into what a decent, honest man of humanity and integrity he was. Horton is a bright light. He’s an example of the way the world is supposed to work. And the way all humans should see and treat each other.”

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Balancing new development with concerns Lindstrom announced that she was stepping down as board chair

Ann Belmont BSP Reporter At last month's meeting of the Town of Rochester Planning Board, Maureen Kelley's application to subdivide her land on Schroon Hill Road in Kerhonkson seemed a simple one, and public comment was set for this month's meeting on Sept. 13. Kelley's 14 acres will become a 5-acre lot containing her existing house, well and septic system. A second 9-plusacre lot has her horse barns, trails, corral, and the site for an intended future house.

The board perused her amended site map and was satisfied that she had added the changes they had requested. Board chair Maren Lindstrom read the State Environmental Quality Review questions and found a negative or small environmental impact on all counts.

Then the public hearing opened, and Lindstrom read a letter from one of Kelley's close neighbors, who said: “I cannot sit by without comment …When I moved into my house there was only one other fulltime resident on Schroon Hill Road. ... Since then, many parcels have changed hands and houses have been built. Water supplies have diminished over the years to the extent that I had to drill my well 200 feet deeper, and two years ago had to hydro-frack for an accessible water supply.” The letter questioned whether the water table was able to support another new house.

A second commenter wrote, “Our property is across the road from the existing driveway,” and wanted to know if the proposed new house would have a pool.

“If so, does the Town of Rochester provide a water table to prove that the neighboring property will not be impacted?”

With the two letters about possible water problems, the board took notice.

“If there is a water issue it could impact … building the second house,” Lindstrom commented. Kelley's representative countered, “There will be no disturbance of the wetland,” and said Kelley has tried to reach out to the neighbors. “She doesn’t have any intention of developing this for some time,” he added.

The board decided that certification from the county board of health that the newly created second parcel will support a well and septic system should be a condition of approval. With that, as well as a shared driveway agreement, the Kelley application was approved.

Dan Getman appeared next, with an application for a type of permit called “commercial recreation,” which has less stringent limitations that the usual special-events permit. Getman uses his barn for a number of nonprofit events, dances, and some classes run by people he invites to use the space.

The board told Getman that he still needed to do more work to complete the lighting, parking and sound analysis they had requested. Additionally, said board member Sam Zarofsky, “The well and septic are zoned for residential use, so if you’re adding a surge of 40 or 50 people that’s a lot of wear and tear on the septic,"

so for events of the proposed size Getman would need portable toilets. Board member Rick Jones urged Getman to bring in a professional architect. Liz Axelson of CPL, the town's engineering consultant, will review the plan, for an estimated cost to Getman of $3,500. Getman invited the whole board to come out and look at his property so they could have a better picture of it, which they agreed to do.

Francesco Malatesta, Marco Gentilucci and Alessio Pigazzi are the three owners of 59 acres on Baker Road, Kerhonkson.

They propose to create three 19-acre lots from it. “It has everything,” commented Lindstrom: prime farmland, wetlands, core forest habitat, known habitats of rare animals and an Audubon Important Bird Area. Jones was particularly concerned that the 12-acre wetland be preserved; it is only part of a larger area that encompasses other properties.

Heather Gabriel, the applicants’ engineer from the firm Medenbach & Eggers, said, “I just want to say that there’s no disturbance to the wetland whatsoever” in the plan.

Zarofsky wanted more environmental detail on the site map. “This is obviously a challenging parcel, also a very large one,” he commented, though appreciating Gabriel’s effort to confine building to the least sensitive areas of it.

Proposed parcels 1 and 2 have a shared driveway. More than one board member asked Gabriel why not extend the driveway to the third house and thereby create less land disturbance? However, her client is very specific about where he wants the driveway and the house, she said, and added that the total land disturbance for houses and driveways wouldn’t be much over an acre.

The next step in advancing this application will be a meeting-discussion between Axelson, Gabriel and the board.

One agenda item involved a request to change the zoning of a particular property, 1819 Berme Road. (This request is under the purview of the zoning board, but the planning board was asked to review it.) The owners want to change their parcel from residential AR-2 status to AR-3, mixed agricultural and residential, so they can be considered as part of the town's ag district. They plan to grow apples and other crops there, on land that was once a blueberry farm.

Zarofsky questioned whether there is any benefit to Rochester in changing the districting of this single property. He didn't see any objection, but also didn't see a reason, although, as he said, he himself received “numerous grants from the state and the county” after getting his own farm changed to AR status.

Jones feared that approving this change could set a precedent along the lines of “do it for one, you have to do it for anyone.” Finally they all decided to write a letter to the Town Board saying they were neutral on the idea.

At the end of the meeting Lindstrom announced that she was stepping down as board chair and wanted to nominate Rick Jones as her successor, while she stays on as a regular member. This will be temporary till the Town Board makes its appointments in January.

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On Route 209, this refreshed sign reminds us that the Colonial Church was built there in 1746 and that “the first minister was buried under the pulpit.”

ticulously restored to their old glory and make eye-catching markers throughout our hamlet. Bill Merchant researched and found the precise paint colors; Scott Davis sandblasted away the damage of time.

Associate commissioner Marjorie Shelley provided extensive research on signs for this project and other plaques planned relating to historic designations.

“We are fortunate to live in such an historic area, and we revere the 10 signs that mark special historic sites, some of which go back to the 1700s when George Washington’s troops took a respite at Tack Tavern (on Main Street). These signs do more than mark the spot, they convey fascinating stories,” a member of the HCC wrote. At some point. General Washington himself stayed and perhaps slept at the famous Wynkoop House, a National Registered landmark. The sign there reads: WYNKOOP HOUSE BUILT 1767-72 FOR MAJOR C.E. WYNKOOP

Facelifts on signs – Our history restored Plaques are popping up, with refreshed faces and inscriptions, thanks to members of the Marbletown Historic Preservation Commission. The commission has been working hard to restore the blue metal signs that mark significant buildings and sights in Marbletown. For years, some of these signs lay hidden under thorny brush, others faded and rusted from exposure.

One lost its head, severed from the post.

Determined commissioners Doug Adams and Scott Davis trudged through the brambles and poison ivy, scrub brush and debris, and risked being struck on roadsides, to uncover the lost and faded signs. Now, several signs have been me-

MERCHANT & PATRIOT, HONORED BY GEN. WASHINGTON’S STAY Nov. 15, 1782 LOUNSBERY HOUSE 1818-1988

On Route 209, a refreshed sign notes that the Colonial Church was built there in 1746 and that “the first minister was buried under the pulpit.”

“The Discovery of Cement” (a still unrestored but very visible sign) in High Falls states: “At Bruceville, Nathaniel Bruce burned, in a blacksmith’s forge, some native rock and discovered cement in 1818.”

Sandblasted surfaces and new paint and are bringing the significant New York state location signs into the present. There are actually 11 signs, but the one that was beheaded needs more drastic restoration.

Our history is the key to our attraction as an area in the present and our hope for the future.

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Look around and you will view these signs of olden times. Instead of driving past, perhaps pull over to a safe spot and study the sign and its surroundings and take a pause to consider what happened here, so near to where you now live.

Picture the horses, the riders, the horsedrawn carriages, the 1700s, and 1800s buildings that still stand and even those that remain as picturesque ruins.

Rosendale Library 2022 budget approved In a special election held on Sept. 2 at the Rosendale Library, 264 Main St., Rosendale, district voters approved the library’s 2022 budget of $387,500 with a vote of 83 for and 7 against. The budget includes a tax levy increase of 2.81%.

This increase does not exceed the state’s tax cap. Rose Unes, William Stamm and Rachel Helm received 80, 82 and 80 votes respectively to gain seats on the board of trustees, each for full four-year terms.

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Memoriam Evelyn Alice Morton

WEST SHOKAN—Evelyn Alice Morton passed away on Aug. 28, 2021. She was 87. Daughter of Francis and Delta Nichols Every, she was a lifetime resident of West Shokan and a graduate of Kingston High School.

Evelyn always stood firm and was a devoted servant for her Lord Jesus Christ.

She was a Sunday school teacher for most of her adult life and transported many children on Sundays and to all the church functions. She loved to be outdoors and in her gardens. When a new family moved into the community, Morton she and her husband always welcomed them with either fresh eggs or produce from their garden. She always loved to travel. She was devoted to her family and always gave of herself. She is survived by her sisters, Alma Ronk, Marilyn Higley and Beverly Kelder, as well as many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Donald Avery, Arlos Every, Harvey Every, and her husband, Julian Morton. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Crosspoint Fellowship Church or the Reservoir Food Pantry.

Rudolf Kump

KERHONKSON—Rudolf Kump passed away on Sept.

1, 2021. He was 90. Rudy was born on Jan. 7, 1931, in Gottschee, Yugoslavia; he was the son of Josef and Paulina Kump. Rudy was a World War II refugee and emigrated to the United States as a teenager. He married Lucy Loeser Kump in New York City on Oct. 12, 1957.

He worked as a machinist for VAW in Ellenville for 23 years. Rudy was a communicant of St. Mary and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a deeply religious man whose faith was strong.

Kump He made it a point to attend Mass every day, and even served as an altar server in a pinch. Rudy was a member of the Gottschee Country Club. He was an avid soccer fan and NY Yankees fan, but most of all he enjoyed watching youth sports and supporting his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Maryann Krum and Richard Kump; grandchildren Jennifer Krum, Jason Krum, Alexander Kump and Hannah Kump; great-grandchildren Jade Barringer, Michael Baracca, Anthony Barringer and Zachary Barringer, and his brother, Josef Kump. Besides his parents and his wife, Lucy, Rudy was predeceased by his siblings Maria Kump, Eddie Kump and John Kump.

Visiting hours were held Sept. 6, 2021, at Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at on Sept. 7 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial followed in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson. Memorial contributions may be made in Rudy’s name to the Catholic Charities of NY, Office of Development, 11th floor, 1011 First Ave., NY, NY 10022. Personal condolences can be left for Rudy’s family by visiting www. humistonfuneralhome.com.

Eleanor A. Bayetis, ‘Ellie’

KERHONKSON—Eleanor A. Bayetis, “Ellie,” passed away on Sept. 2, 2021, after a courageous, long battle with cancer. She was 73. Ellie was born on July 4, 1948, in Brooklyn; she was the daughter of the late Elena Travaglione and Frank Curci. Ellie had worked as a clerk for Peters Market, the PX Mart and for Sunoco in Kerhonkson for many years.

She enjoyed camping, and shopping for wallets, as well as Word Search, but most of all she enjoyed the time she was able to spend with her family and partBayetis ner in crime, her godson, her nephew, Jimmy Bayetis. Ellie was more than a

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CHERRYTOWN—Joshua Tanner Demorest, a lifelong resident of Cherrytown, passed away on Sept.

3, 2021. He was 22. Joshua was born on April 4, 1999, in Kingston; he was the son of Richard Demorest and Kristen Larsen. Josh graduated from Rondout Valley High School and had attended the North American Lineman Training Center in McEwen, Tennessee.

He was an active member of the Accord Fire Co #1, a certified NYS EMT, lieutenant with the Ellenville First Aid & Rescue Squad and the Kerhonkson-Accord First Aid Squad, and he was also certified Demorest in Rope Rescue. He was employed with the NYS Department of Transportation, and he was a former NYS Park Ranger at Minnewaska State Park. Josh enjoyed spending his spare time in the woods of Cherrytown, hunting, hiking, ATV riding, catching rattlesnakes, flying his drone and playing with ropes, always tying knots to keep his skills up to date. He was always keeping up on all sorts of training in the Emergency Service Field. (Check out

godmother; James was like a son to her. She will be deeply missed by her buddy, Jimmy; her sister, Annette “Toni” Bayetis; her brothers, Angelo Bayetis and Gregory Bayetis Sr.; her nephew, Gregory Bayetis Jr. and his wife, Melissa, and their children, Jesse, Willow and Selena; her niece, Stacy Brennan, and her husband, Joe, and their children, Ben, Gary, Emily, Sophia and Ryan, as well her sister from another mother, Cindy Owen and family. In addition to her parents, Ellie was predeceased by her sister-in-law, Debbie Bayetis. A graveside service was held Sept. 9 at Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville.

Miklos Hajba

HURLEY—Miklos Hajba, also known as "Mickey” or “Mike," died Sept. 1, 2021, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck. He was 83. He was born Feb. 15, 1938, in Hegheshalon, Hungary. As a foreigner from Hungary, he came to the United States on March 24, 1971, speaking very little English. He started his own business on March 24, 1975, called City Roofing and Siding. He was an avid soccer player and had played professionally for Austria and Hungary. He also coached locally for many years.

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and had nicknames and funny sayings for everyone. His classic was “take your time and hurry up.” Many knew him as the Hungarian guy with the strong accent. He was a devoted father and loved to travel, go camping and play and watch soccer. He was a very good chess player and loved to play the accordion, harmonica and piano. He also loved to spend time at the VFW enjoying his vodka and tonic. He especially enjoyed watching his kids play sports and was a hard worker in the roofing business that was passed on to his sons. Miklos was married to his wife, Janet Giustiniani Hajba, at St. Peter's Church in Rosendale on July 28, 1973. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Dave Hajba and his wife, Tracey, Gary Hajba and his girlfriend, Chiharu, Thomas Hajba, and Janet Reyes-Milan and her husband, Benny. He also leaves behind five grandchildren: Maddisyn Hajba, Troy Hajba, Tiffany Hajba, Janessa Reyes and Jacob Reyes, as well as two sisters and seven brothers. Memorial visitation for family and friends was held on Sept. 11 at the George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc., 2053 Route 32, Rosendale.

This was followed by his funeral service, where the Rev. Arlene Dawber officiated. Cremation was held privately.

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Charles R. Haas Memorial Way road dedication

Charlie Haas joined the fire company at age 16. After two years of training, he became one of the most enthusiastic and dedicated firefighters in Ulster County. Sadly, when only 18 years old, this young man lost his life in the line of dedicated duty on Feb. 17, 1981.

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Jo Anne Mulligan

ROSENDALE—Jo Anne Mulligan passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Sept. 7, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Harriet and Eugene Mulligan, born July 23, 1951, in Kingston. Jo Anne was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed traveling, and loved her Quick Draw and Scratch-Offs, at which she was extremely lucky. She enjoyed spending time with her family, who were very important to her, and she always made time for all her nieces and nephews. Jo Anne was a member of the Mulligan Rosendale Tillson Ladies Auxiliary Post 1219 for over 50 years. She served as president for four terms, and she also served as an officer in every branch of the American Legion Auxiliary all the way back to Poppy Girl. She was always willing to help when needed. Jo Anne was very involved with Rosendale politics. In her spare time, she enjoyed tending bar in many Ulster County establishments. Jo Anne retired from Health Quest in 2019, after 30 plus years as Nursing Payroll Manager. Jo Anne is predeceased by her parents, Harriet and Eugene Mulligan, of Rosendale; her husband, Donald Krom, of Cottekill; and her niece, Heather Cole,

Deer from page 1 within 36 hours. There is no treatment or means to prevent EHD.” If there is any good news, it is that EHD affects only deer.

“The disease is not spread from deer to deer, and humans cannot be infected by deer or bites from midges.”

Other animals are not affected by EHD either. “The coyotes don’t even eat them when they’re sick, apparently,” observed Eunice Shumalski, who lives on Old Kings Highway and had two deer expire on her property. “I’m the only one on this road with a pond. One died next to my horse fence, and the other one was in the pond, dead.”

What to do with these carcasses has become a significant problem for homeowners like Shumalski. She found that the DEC would not pick them up, nor would the highway department, which only handles roadkill. Jeff Frey, highway department superintendent of the Town of Rochester, said that the department had no way to deal with so many. “We have a compost pile in back of the [salt] shed, so we put them in there. If somebody has one on their property, I can't really help them ... next thing you know I'd have a big pile of ’em.”

Forty years ago, this past February, firefighter Charles Haas tragically lost his life doing what he loved. In honor of his sacrifice and in his memory, beginning at noon Sunday, Sept. 19, there will be a road dedication ceremony at the High Falls Fire Department, 7-10 Firehouse Road, High Falls. What is currently named Firehouse Road will now be known as Charles Haas Memorial Way. All local fire departments will be in attendance, and light refreshments will follow the dedication.

Charles Haas was killed while fighting a fire on Feb. 17, 1981. When he was young, he told his father, George, that he wanted to be a firefighter, and at age

of Rosendale. She is survived by her brothers, Jimmy and wife, Dona Mulligan, of Tillson and John and wife, Nikki Mulligan, of Rosendale; sister, Janice Mulligan Cole and husband, Kevin Cole, of Rosendale; stepdaughter Debbie and husband, Vinny Napoli; nephews Andrew Cole and David Heisler; nieces Beth and husband, Michael Dominowski, of Kingston, Kayleigh and husband, Craig VanBenschoten, of Rosendale, and Shelby Heisler and Tyler Walker; and grandniece Cassandra Cole-Simmons.

Jo Anne also leaves behind her best friend and NASCAR buddy, Connie Creeden Muller. The funeral procession formed on Sept. 14 at the American Legion Post 1219, Springtown Road in Tillson, and proceeded to New Paltz Rural Cemetery. The Rev. Arlene Dawber officiated at a graveside ceremony, and Rosendale Tillson American Legion Ladies Auxiliary also conducted a ceremony at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to a veterans charity of your choice. George J. Moylan Funeral Home, Rosendale, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a personal condolence, visit www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com

Silas Countryman (‘Si’)

MOUNT TREMPER— Silas Countryman (“Si”) died Sept. 13, 2021, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck. He was 84. He was born in Kingston on April 13, 1937, a son of the late Austin and Minnie Barnhardt Countryman. He was a lifelong area resident. He was one of the last students to graduate from the old school

However, the removal of dead animals is one of the services provided by wildlife nuisance professionals. After a week of living with two decomposing deer, Shumalski said, “I found a wonderful couple” in that business who came and removed what remained of the deer from her property and took it to the Ulster County Resource and Recovery Center in Kingston. Other than burying them, the UCRRA appears to be the main option for disposing of the bodies, whether taken there by a service or by the homeowner. They have a compost pile for the purpose that's separate from their commercial compost for sale, said a spokesperson there.

“We’ve been very busy,” reported Mark Charpentier, who owns a wildlife nuisance company called Catskill Animal Damage Control. Are some deer particularly vulnerable? he was asked. “No,” he answered, “it doesn’t seem to particularly matter.

They’re all just as susceptible.” His work gives him a specific picture of where the EHD outbreak is the worst. “Right now there seems to be a pretty good spike of it from Accord all the way up darn near to Saugerties.” In Olivebridge, “I don’t know of any cases yet … but if you come right down the hill into Kripplebush, you’re back into it.”

The DEC reported, “The areas of eastern Ulster County near the Hudson River and its tributaries have been most affected by

16, he joined the High Falls Fire Department. Haas’ life was firefighting; he never made a secret of his love and dedication to the job, nor did it go unnoticed.

After almost two years of training, he became one of the most enthusiastic and dedicated firefighters in Ulster County. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a firefighter specialist and then planned on having a career in professional firefighting. Haas’ career had come to an end before it had really begun, but he died doing what he loved the most, helping friends and neighbors in their time of need.

For more information, visit the High Falls Fire Department on Facebook.

house in High Falls. Si was a 1956 graduate of Kingston High School. After graduation he served his country in the United States Army, serving in Germany. Upon discharge from military service he started his career of 32 years in law enforcement and correction. Si started as a deputy with the Ulster County Sheriff’s Department and then with the Village of New Paltz Police Department and also served as a narcotics officer with the NYS Narcotics Commission. He also served as a correction officer and retired as sergeant at Eastern Correctional Facility in Napanoch in 1991. Si also was a member of the Rochester Reformed Church in Accord and the American Legion. He married the love of his life, Audrey M. Staats Countryman, on Jan. 14, 1957, who he met after investigating a bomb scare. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two stepchildren, Nancy (Glenn) Hudler of Mount Tremper and David (Roxanne) Staats of Yuma, Arizona; six grandchildren: Danielle Proudman (Robbie), Jeremy Hudler, Cody Staats (Nancy), Sierra Staats, Corrie Hopman (Matt) and Payson Staats; two great-grandchildren, William and Tamzin Proudman; and a brother, Kenneth Countryman of New Jersey. A brother, Leonard Countryman, died previously. In keeping with Si's wishes, there are no funeral services scheduled at this time. Cremation will be held privately. George J. Moylan Funeral Home, Rosendale, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a personal condolence, visit www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com. Inurnment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Albany, at a later date.

Memorial donations are requested to Shriners Hospitals at donate.lovetotherescue.org.

this year’s EHD outbreak. This includes areas surrounding Saugerties, Kingston, Rosendale, Accord and New Paltz. To date, the outbreak has not yet spread farther west than the Ashokan Reservoir.”

EHD outbreaks have been reported in New Jersey periodically since the 1950s.

Since then, it has been found in 30 states, from Nebraska to Florida. “EHD is endemic in the Southern states where there are annual outbreaks, so some southern deer have developed immunity. In the Northeast, EHD outbreaks occur sporadically, and deer in New York have no immunity to this virus. Consequently, most EHDinfected deer in New York are expected to die," until a hard frost kills the midges.

Hunting season will soon begin. Wayne Ward pointed out, “There’s very few deer left; EHD killed a tremendous amount. So if people use their doe tags, they’re going to be shooting what few deer we have left."

(Doe tags are permits entitling a licensed hunter to take at least one doe in addition to a number of bucks.) Ward, an avid hunter, was concerned enough to contact the governor's office requesting some kind of limit on does in EHD areas, or at the very least, a public-awareness campaign, "to recommend that people don’t use their doe tags in this area, because it’s already diminished a huge amount of the deer.”

(He did not get a response.) He thinks that lot of hunters are unaware of what's going

on with EHD and the massive mortality it is causing. "It’s absolutely heartbreaking. I hunt, I love deer, and it’s absolutely terrible that this is happening to them … When they open hunting season, and people aren’t aware of this, they’re going to shoot does, and the herds are never going to recuperate.”

A few deer will get EHD and survive.

“While up to 90% of deer that contract EHD may die from the disease, the deer that survive build up antibodies to EHD, which may make them immune to future outbreaks. Additionally, does may pass the antibodies and immunity to their offspring," wrote Jared Brooke in Purdue University’s online magazine, Aug. 22, 2019. "But it takes years for that to happen," Ward said. "The first time it hit us, in this area, was last year, but it wasn’t bad. This year it’s just devastating Ulster County … if you want the herds to come back you can’t be shooting the does."

Gun season on deer opens Nov. 21 and has actually been extended for an extra week this year by the statewide DEC. The DEC requests that "sightings of sick or dying deer should be reported to the nearest DEC Regional Office or Environmental Conservation Police Officer." – DEC wildlife office, 845-256-3098.

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AMY COE HOME is now very much at home in Kerhonkson Chelsea Miller BSP Reporter

A quick Google search for “Amy Coe” and a string of links four pages deep emerges referencing the new(ish) Kerhonkson resident and proprietor of AMY COE HOME. Coe has spent the last three decades building a lifestyle brand empire that began focused on the infant and child space and has grown to include multiple licensing agreements and a large range of products. Coe is now focusing her innumerable talents and unparalleled eye for design into the interior design space with AMY COE HOME, and she’s thrilled to be opening up her services to Coe those, well, closer to home.

Coe was born in Brooklyn but grew up in Emerald Hills, Hollywood, Florida.

“Emerald Hills, is a true suburb,” says Coe, “with palm trees, school plays, football, Spartanettes and convertibles. It’s a very manicured community where everyone knows everyone.” Early on Coe’s attention was drawn to design. She recalls how her parents, who were collectors, built their home focusing on extending their living space to include the outdoors. “My parents built our home with a focus on outdoor living – screened porches, French doors, ceiling fans and large potted plants, which created an inviting backdrop for both vintage and modern furnishings. Our home was lively, always filled with family and friends visiting from the Northeast.”

After high school Coe headed to the University of Florida to study journalism and communications before heading to New York City. Once in New York, Coe worked in publishing and fashion, still feeling the pull of design work. Her marriage in her late 20s and having a baby reignited her love of design, and she became hyperfocused on her new situation.

“The birth of my daughter sparked my interest in the infant space, which was truly missing sophisticated, welldesigned baby linens (designs that were NOT character driven), decor and home fashion,” says Coe. “I was a new mom, on the hunt to create a showstopper nursery – so I took the opportunity to fill the void with prints and patterns I loved. Mix-and-match florals with small geometrics, stripes and mini dots all looked new! I added a tiny scale toile within the collection, and boom! it all came together. A fresh approach for baby.”

It quickly became apparent that Coe had something special on her hands, something that others would find resonance in. It started with word of mouth and grew quickly, with Coe landing her first big order from fabled ABC Carpet. The client list continued to grow, as did the brand to encompass not just linens but also pillows, diaper bags, toys, furniture, gifts, everyday essentials and effortlessly rock-style fashion for babies and kids. Within a matter of years Amy Coe could be found in Target, Babies R’ Us, and at their flagship store in downtown Westport,

Connecticut, among a bevy of other retail locations. Amy had moved from a one-mom shop to an empire. Says Coe, “It’s a true story of finding the white space in a market and filling it with my design sensibility and tons of passion.”

In 2015, as her business continued to grow and in the midst of two of her largest retail partnerships, Coe launched AMY COE HOME, essentially by demand. Craving her uniquely Coe touch, clients began to hire her for her interior design expertise, and soon she had a string of happy interior design clients behind her – and referring her to others. Coe would juggle both successful business for three years, working with clients in New York and Connecticut all the while running her retail brand. In 2019 she made the big decision to focus completely on AMY COE HOME. It could be said that her daughter was once again the catalyst of business change for Coe. “My daughter Liv rented an Airbnb near Arrowood Farms in Accord,” explains Coe. “She called raving about the small town, the green grass, the fresh air, the friendly people, and how cool it would be to buy some land. The following weekend we booked a room at The Villa at Saugerties. It was magical; we fell in love with all that Liv described.”

While Coe had always been drawn to the Hudson Valley, she says that the pandemic really opened her eyes to the true possibility, and so, on that very first weekend, a hunt for a house began. “My husband, Mark, and I craved a design project – a new place to explore. Kerhonkson felt like home. Thankfully, we caught a spec house just in time so we could made it ours … lucky us!”

Coe is excited to bring AMY COE HOME to the area, the perfect cradle for her brand. “Ulster County is booming!” exclaims Coe. “The influx of busy city dwellers, yummy new restaurants, refurbished old buildings, and attention to an enriching environment for locals are all great ingredients for a desirable lifestyle. I am convinced there are new families who appreciate good design, looking to elevate their surroundings but don’t know how or where to begin. A local interior design solution seems like a nobrainer. I am aware of the many decisions, when building or renovating – they can be overwhelming, but knowing I can collaborate and tap extensive resources will ease this daunting task. The local housing market and new

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AMY COE HOME is dedicated to uniting form, function and a bit of the unexpected, resulting in crisp, clean, timeless interiors with interesting detail. Harking back to her days hunting for vintage linens, in the interior design space Coe mixes found treasures, family favorites and market finds to reflect each private client’s personal style. Coe says that at the heart of her business is a dedication to service.

“Service, service, service! I never take on too many clients, which allows me to deliver on my promises,” says Coe. While she begins each new relationship with some deep listening to understand her client’s unique priorities and needs, there are some AMY COE HOME signatures that act as a foundation for her work.

“An AMY COE HOME signature is to create a thread through a house using fresh color, layering texture, modern scale and hand-selected furniture,” says Coe. “I love mixing high and low. I also love to design with unexpected details.”

When pressed as to whether or not she had any triedand-true advice for those looking to elevate their space, Coe offered the following list off the top of her head: “Invest in good bed linens – they really make a difference. Lighting is everything! Farrow and Ball Railings No. 31 [paint] – dark walls are comforting and always add warmth. Hunt … I love scouring for finds that add character. My advice, buy what is meaningful, stuff you love!”

Ulster County is already feeling very much like home to Coe. When asked how she would spend her perfect day in the area, she responded: “Early, early coffee, a fast, musicfilled walk, a stop at the enchanting Ravenwood, lunch in Kingston at Hotel Kinsley, local shopping for seasonal finds, cocktails and dinner at home with friends and family. My newest love is Inness, so when I am not at home, you’ll find me there – the sunsets are spectacular. We can’t wait to share this special spot with our Connecticut friends!”

For more information on AMY COE HOME, contact amy. coe@amycoe.com, 203-258-5044, and/or visit amycoehome.com.

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September 17, 2021

So Long, Summer 2021 (and hopefully these nightmares, too!)

Thank you to all first responders To the Editor: To all of the hundreds of first responders who attended and honored our grandson Joshua T. Demorest, this is a heartfelt THANK YOU from the Demorest family. Without your dedication and beautiful spirit it would have been even more devastating. To the drivers who escorted family members, making sure we were OK, to the men and women who stood by our son, Rich, throughout the grueling service and beyond, there are no words to express our gratitude for your support.

Josh was dedicated and honorable as a firefighter and an EMT, and his dedication and beautiful spirit were reflected in all who participated in honoring him.

We salute you!

Marilyn and Robert Demorest and family Kerhonkson

Grateful for our fire department To the Editor: I am deeply grateful for the emergency aid I received from Accord Fire District volunteers when my sump pump pipe separated and water began gushing onto the basement floor at 1 a.m. When I was unable to reach my local plumber, I called the fire department. They arrived in 10 minutes and tightened the clamp. Fortunately my daughter was visiting and held the pipe together until the firemen and a firewoman arrived. Despite being rousted out of bed, they were cheerful, friendly and competent.

A couple of months ago, my smoke/carbon monoxide detectors would not stop chirping, and I called for help.

I made it clear that this was not an emergency, that I am handicapped and can’t climb a ladder, and that the units were making me crazy. They came right away and took care of the problem.

We are most fortunate to have these wonderful volunteers in our community. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Fay L. Loomis Kerhonkson

CTK’s barbecue a great success To the Editor: I'd like to extend a special "thank you" to our community for the tremendous support of the CTK Episcopal Church Chicken and Pulled Pork BBQ that occurred this year on Sept. 11. The outpouring of support and hungry patrons resulted in our most successful barbecue ever by the numbers.

The CTK BBQ has been an annual occurrence for over 30 years, with variations on a theme dating back to the

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1950s, predating our current cornerstone on Route 213.

Coming off 2020 when we skipped the barbecue for the first time due to the pandemic, we had a feeling that the community would be chomping at the bit to gather again.

Still in a pandemic, of course we considered this very carefully before deciding to go forward.

Turns out, with safety protocols and spectacular weather in place, the barbecue offered a way for people to gather outdoors, break bread and celebrate, while still honoring the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with remembrance. There was a special altar set up for 9/11, and the sanctuary was open all day for silent prayer. Many candles were lit, and the church made an individual contribution to The Tunnel to Towers Foundation from the BBQ proceeds.

Thank you to all the volunteers who came together at the last minute, and thank you to our community for celebrating with us. We sold out 240 chicken halves in a half hour, and we were so sorry to have to turn people away, but most understood and could sense that something important was happening. Lord willing and the crick don't rise, we'll be gathering again next year, ramping up to guarantee 300 meals for popular demand. See you then, and take good care.

Ryan Basten Warden at Christ the King Episcopal and BBQ Chairperson, Stone Ridge

Grand memories of High Falls To the Editor: From the wastes of the Pantano to the shores of the Rondout, the grand memories of High Falls are always with me. I came to the Hudson Valley to work at Mohonk in the sixties. Before I knew what happened, I opened The Eggs Nest. What a gift!

The many years are truly deserving of a novel. High Falls never had bad days, they were growing days, So much excitement in the year of the Bicentennial. We were all at the Town Pantry having morning coffee, and

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Bob Williams said we have to celebrate but we have no money. Well, we took care of the money problem. Every Sunday during the winter of ’76 we all took turns with a basket outside the Town Pantry and we collected every week. To our surprise we had collected $20,000 after two months of good coffee and fellowship in the famous Dutch Moon Town Pantry.

Well, we had one rootin’, tootin’ Bicentennial. Our parade on the Fourth was so long we had to back it up to get on Route 213. The village was filled with many happy High Fallonians. Just one of the happy evenings in High Falls, the Center of the Universe. We were all thrilled when Greg and Lori started the BlueStone Press, we were ready to put our goings-on in our own paper.

Many years the BlueStone has graced me sitting in my armchair and relishing the local goings-on. I write to say thank you to Greg and Lori. Hope we all can still support the BlueStone, it’s our town news God bless.

Richard Murphy Tucson, Arizona (High Falls)

The 'great underwear takedown of 2021' To the Editor: I just finished reading Wally Nichols’ column in the Sept. 3 issue of BlueStone Press, and I am absolutely in stitches! We are visiting a campground in Accord, and we are from Bristol, Connecticut. I have a friend back home who would love to read this article and I wanted to email it to him. I searched online but could not find it. Do you have it available online where I could forward it to him, or should I just mail him a copy of it from the newspaper? He will really enjoy it! Thank you!

Jan Gyurko Bristol, Connecticut Editor's note: [Digital edition found at: https://issuu.com/ BlueStonePress]

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Dear Wally. Sept (not December) 16, 2021 Christmas trinkets (and it’s only September) Dear Wally: One of my biggest pet peeves is Halloween trinkets and anything you blow up related to that that you put on your lawn. Also while we are at it, Christmas trinkets are really tacky too. And also, signs that say $hit like “Live Life to Your Fullest” posted on your nice wall in a house. SMEH, guys, I can’t.

My entire social media feed is filled with it and it’s killing me! Just because I am a middleaged mother doesn’t mean I want these awful products! Boo! Also, sorry to all my friends who own any of this crap!

– Casey E.

Dear Wally

Dear Casey: Apology accepted! Ummmmm … gimme a minute here while I grab a garden Wally Nichols stake and discreetly spear/deflate this ginormous, waving Santa/ pawing reindeer ensemble that is jockeying for lawn space with the equally ginormous, inflatable, guffawing skeleton/cackling, hairy-mole'd witch combo that (to be fair) got to the lawn first by a few days.

It’s all an effed-up, gasconading, Hallmark-orgy that doubles as a blight on the neighborhood. I should have

Marbletown from page 1 according to Parete, Rochester has indicated they aren't contributing anything next year, and Rosendale isn't sure if they'll pay more than the $2,500 contribution they make each year. With the establishment of a Marbletown AID, that means the Marbletown First Aid Unit will not be serving areas outside the newly established district. “If the other towns don't pay their fair share, then MFAU will not be going outside Marbletown's borders, even for emergencies or mutual aid,” said Parete. “The only exceptions being Rondout High School and Middle School. It sounds harsh, but residents of other towns can't enjoy the benefit of 24/7 ambulance service at Marbletown taxpayers’ expense.”

The board set a public hearing for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

21, to invite community members to share feedback on modifications being made to Local Law #4, 2021 Stretch Energy Code. The recently established NYStretch code requires that new buildings and substantial retrofits adhere to improved insulation, air sealing, and other enhanced, updated energy standards. It was determined by the New York Department of State that modification needs to be made to the local law language that was originally provided, creating exemptions for certain sections of the NYS Energy Code and Building Code.

“It's kind of a non-event,” said Tom Konrad, chairman of the Marbletown Environmental Commission. “There was a dispute between NYSERDA and the Code Council as to what could be in a more restrictive energy law

never put it up! Plus the 24/7 blower motor (running off a sketchy, indoor-rated extension cord) makes it sound like an active runway at JFK. If I may fulminate a bit here? Halloween and Xmas (and Easter, for that matter) have gone all varsity, and this is starting to feel like a cringe-worthy, brummagem, chestthumpin’ roil of self-importance that is playing out on Round Up’d lawns across suburbia.

You know what else is pushy and forward this time of the year? Humanity’s intransigent and violatory love affair with pumpkin flavor. Why do people round the corner of September and think that pumpkin suddenly needs to accent everything? (It’s also a car freshener option if you want a swift ride to hell.) I actually walked through a store today (still summer), and they are selling pumpkin pine cones or something. I started gagging and had to leave. This overbearing stank of a flavor hits me at about C-4 and shuts down my respiratory functions. I’m not alone in this sentiment. I’m in the minority, clearly. But I am also not alone.

I’m kidding, of course, about deflating my three-story Santa lawn scene. (Not a freakin’ moment before Jan. 16th, missy!)

As is the case with you, the inflatable Christmas lawn situation reads as super tacky to me. My relationship with Jesus is fairly endothermic. If I was an inflatable thingy on Jesus’ lawn, I’d have been punctured by his dog and dry humped long ago. So, we have work to do in our relationship … But it’s hard business for me to not smirk when I wonder (as bumper stickers suggest we do) – WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?) if he was driving by and saw an inflatable likeness of him on a lawn? Or on a million lawns? What about an inflatable manger like NYStretch. We planned to remove a provision about active ventilation to satisfy the Code Council, but it looks like the whole problem may be resolved at the next Code Council meeting (scheduled for Sept. 16), in which case we'll probably stick with the old law.” Any changes to the new NYStretch code would not go into effect upon filing with the Secretary of State but will not impose the change in the code until Dec. 31, 2021. As of this writing the public hearing on potential changes is still scheduled for the Sept. 21 board meeting.

The board resolved to hire a new town assessor, Jeremy Baracca. Baracca replaces Mike Dunham, who retired last month. Baracca is working as assessor for Rosendale, Rochester and Marbletown, the same shared-assessor arrangement as with Dunham. Mary Azzara was also appointed to the Board of Assessment Review, to fill the term that expires Sept. 30, 2026.

The board continues to work on properly wiring the meeting room in order to resume virtual access to the public and expects to livestream the Sept. 21 meeting.

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scene? Or crucifix? (OK, maybe if he was born or killed in the sizzling neon glow of a Las Vegas Taco Bell parking lot, it would feel authentic …?) WWJD if he saw a bulging, jolly Santa Claus (35 psi!) Ho-Ho-Ho-ing on someone’s Kerhonkson roof? (Wait, what’s HE doing here??). Would Jesus think the temple has been defiled?

Re your other concern, to wit, intra-mural, aphoristic commands such as “Live Life to Your Fullest” or “Carpe Diem” (“seize the day,” for those who slept through this particular day in Latin class or didn’t see “Dead Poet’s Society”) or “Enjoy Every Minute” and the like – I feel a sense of pressure when I’m told to have a nice day (or do anything, really). It’s not a huge prickle, because it’s coming from a sweet place. But as a matter of the human power equilibrium, one person may kindly HOPE the other person has a joyful, or good (or $hitty!) day. Commanding them to do so? SMEH, as you say.

(Can’t be too middle age, Casey, if you are using the acronyms the kids under 45 use !)

So let’s just each do our part here. I’ll go around and unplug the blower fans on the ginormous Xmas lawn inflatables, and you kick over the vats of pumpkin coffee. Deal?

Let’s check back in after Easter when things simmer down.

Until then, have a great winter …

Errrrr, I mean, I HOPE you have a great winter!

– Wally Got a question for our advice columnist or just now have a massive inflatable lawn ornament you are no longer comfortable displaying? Email him or his dumpster at cwn4@ aol.com.

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Your friends and community

September 17, 2021

Space for Evry Mann New kiva constructed behind MaMa with community, connection and healing in mind Chelsea Miller BSP Reporter From the corners of Mexico, to the West of Africa, with stops in Central and South America, D.C., California, Seattle and New York City along the way, Evry Mann has been building community, making music and uplifting and engaging the people around him. Now, 23 years after opening up the doors to MaMa in Stone Ridge, he has constructed a kiva behind MaMa, for workshops, gatherings and, of course, music.

Mann grew up in rural Florida, in a small town called Sethner. Mann says that his family used to joke that when people asked where the town was they would reply that it was between Mango and Dover – two other towns that almost no one had heard of.

Mann says that growing up in the South was complicated, both good and bad. With easy access to nature, Mann spent much of his time in what he describes as “the leafy cathedral” behind his house.

Bands were a big deal, and in sixth grade he started to play drums, participated in the marching band, and even started a rock band when the Beatles hit the The welcoming, Evry Mann airwaves. However, with the good also came the bad. “I went to a segregated school until my last year of high school; dealing with that kind of Southern heritage is difficult. I got the hell out just as soon as I was old enough.”

After high school, Mann headed to McGill University in Canada. “I had never experienced snow in my life before McGill,” says Mann. “The great thing about that for me as a student was that I spent hours and hours in the library because it was warm! Once it got cold I became a very good student.”

Despite being a good student, Mann says that in his early days at college he felt lost at sea, and at the age of 20, he took a break and headed to Central and South America. He spent his 21st birthday on the Rio la Miel (River of Honey), a remote area of Colombia, and it was while on that trip that Mann had a spiritual awakening. When he returned to university he was laser focused on mystical traditions, world religion and Carl Jung. “I immersed myself and it grounded me and gave me focus,” says Mann. He went on to obtain a master’s degree in religious studies.

However, the story shifts at the dawn of Mann’s doctoral studies. “I had this epiphany that I wasn’t meant to be an academic,” says Mann. Music had always been hovering in the background, a through current to his life, and he could no longer avoid it: He wanted to be a musician.

Mann leapt at an opportunity to stay in Mexico City. On his third day there he went to a concert where a trio led by a husband and wife (comprised of a sax, a piano and drums) was playing.

“I had been hearing this music in my head for a while,” says Mann, “and then here it was!” After the show, Mann made his way to the sax player and congratulated him on the show. As fate would have it, it was the last night that the drummer was with the trio, and Mann was invited to

On left, Evry Mann standing in front of the new kiva, located behind MaMa in Stone Ridge. Above shows the interior space. Photo by Jadina

play. He instantly clicked with the husband/wife team and joined the trio as the drummer. The trio had had a contract with what Mann describes as “the Mexico equivalent of the NEA [National Endowment for the Arts],” and soon Mann was traveling all over Mexico playing music.

“Every town of every size in Mexico has a venue, so when I got this job with the Mexican government they sent us everywhere in Mexico to play, and we had a standing gig at a theater in Mexico City. I had been very interested in Spanish and Latino culture growing up, so I was already basically fluent in Spanish, and that made a huge difference. Within a year I was dreaming in Spanish. I loved Mexico, the people were so warm, and it was a great time to be in Mexico, you didn’t have all the drug craziness that you have now. It felt like a blessed time.”

In 1979, during his tenure with the trio, the jazz trumpeter Don Cherry came on tour with the group for a stint.

Cherry had just returned from West Africa with a donson n’goni (a six-string gourd-based instrument used in West Africa), and Mann says that he was captivated by it. As the trio came to a close, Mann moved to Washington, D.C. (along with Ronald Regan), where there was a big African presence, and he began drumming in an Ethiopian pop band. The experience cemented his desire to study in Africa, and he arranged to go to Mali.

Once in Mali, doors opened and Mann began studying with a traditional musician. After his studies, he returned to D.C. briefly before being invited to obtain a master’s degree at Mills College in California. After getting that degree from Mills, he landed in New York City, where he taught Spanish and began playing drums in a gospel band, an experience that was transformational for Mann.

“We played at a charismatic church out in Long Island, largely African American but also a lot of immigrants. The service would start with 45 minutes to an hour of music,” says Mann. “It saved music for me in a way. After all the academic and avant-garde focus of Mills College, I’d lost the soul of music. Playing with this gospel group, which was something I never imagined doing, brought back the heart connection to music. It was about joy, praise and celebration.” Mann accepted an invitation by the church to go to Seattle to help establish an offshoot. While the work with the church didn’t last long, Mann was soon hooked into a world music quartet called Chakra City by night, and during the day he was working to develop programs for homeless kids in the school system. Foreshadowing what would become the Creative Learning Collective, Mann says, “During the time I was in Seattle (1986 to 1995) the city was overwhelmed by a homeless population. It was difficult but inspiring work. What I found with the homeless kids was they needed not just

food, water and clothing but also artistic practice.” Mann founded (the now Kingston-based) Center for Creative Education and began hosting workshops for the kids with artists. One of the artists who participated was the notable composer and performer Pauline Oliveros, and it was Oliveros who eventually convinced Mann to head east to a little city called Kingston.

When Mann arrived in Kingston in 1995 he came to a city grappling with the recent loss of IBM. “Everywhere you went in Kingston there were ‘for sale signs’ and the city was reeling,” explains Mann. “IBM had supported so many local nonprofits and things, and I think people were like, how are we going to get out of this? How do we replace this? What do we envision now?”

Using the model that he had developed in Seattle, Mann opened the Center for Creative Education. A contract with the Kingston City School District came in 1997, and the organization grew to encompass three school districts and 17 teaching artists. In more recent news, the Center for Creative Education has just been named the 2021 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award

by Mohonk Consultants (see side bar).

One morning in 1998, Mann received a call from his Kingston landlord, letting him know that he needed the apartment back for a family member. Mann says he remembers going to bed that night saying a simple prayer for help to find some place to live. When he awoke the next morning the first thought he had was, “I need a church.” As luck would have it, a former church was for sale in the heart of Stone Ridge. Built in 1840, the former Methodist church had sat empty for several years and needed a great deal of work. “I first went into the apartment section of the building, along with my realtor friend, and the floor was rotted and there were cobwebs. My friend was ready to turn around but I had this immediate sense that this was it.”

Over the course the next six months, the building was lovingly restored with a vision in mind, a vision that knitted together Mann’s early studies in religion, his memory of Mexico’s commitment to having a venue in every small town, and the life he had built bringing community together through music and art.

“I had this sense of spirituality and creativity – two critical aspects of community,” says Mann. “The driving vision was to create a space where the community could come together in a creative way. The building had been built with such care, and I started dreaming into what would the people who built this want to see now? From 1849 to 1998? That helped inspire the vision. I had a commitment to the original builders. A friend of mine said, you realize the building is dreaming through you. And I thought that was exactly what was going on.” MaMa (then known as Stone Ridge Arts Center) opened in October of 1998.

It was during quarantining due to the pandemic that the idea to construct an additional building on the MaMa property fully emerged. While sorting through old papers, Mann stumbled across a drawing he had done in 2004, a time that Mann says he had been envisioning the next phase for MaMa. The piece of paper that fluttered out of the stack was a simple drawing of a round building situated exactly where the kiva now stands. It brought back to Mann what he had been grappling with at the time he had made the drawing. Mann explains, “I was feeling strongly that what we need desperately is the divine feminine energy if we are going to survive and thrive, that our culture was dangerously out of balance. Around 2004 I was spending a lot of time researching, and I was inspired by the Greek temples dedicated to the goddesses where they would have music and conduct dream work and healing.”

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Town comes together to share memories, as Second Street becomes Sue Patterson Way On a warm and sunny September day, Sept. 12, approximately 85 people and their pets attended a ceremony honoring the late Sue Paterson and saw the unveiling of the sign on Second Street in High Falls named after her, Sue Paterson Way. All friends and pets who attended watched a short program, kicked off

by Richard Eppley of the High Falls Conservancy, who introduced Sue’s nieces, Suzanne Stewart from California Patterson and Monique Mangin from Washington State, who traveled from the West Coast for the dedication.

Pastor Aaron Schulte began with an invocation, followed by a sharing of memories from Kathleen Kuhlman, a longtime friend of Sue, and a reading by Matthew J. Spireng of his poem entitled “Life.” The program concluded

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Kiva from page 16 Mann decided it was time to act on the vision he had had all those years ago and started planning a structure based around the concept of a kiva, which is a ceremonial building used by ancestral Puebloan people. “Once we decided to do this, we decided not to skimp on anything. Let’s fully realize the dream,” says Mann. “Even before we broke ground, we held a ceremony. Tiokasian Ghosthorse and Jadina Lillien and I brought a group and held a ceremony acknowledging the directions and asked for a blessing

SkateTime purchase from page 3 side of the building will begin operations almost immediately,” he added. Additionally, Baden mentioned that the town has paid off a substantial portion of its debts, with minimal amounts remaining.

Board member Bea Haugen-Depuy expressed concern about the unknown cost of potential renovations. Baden said the board is reluctant to spend unnecessary funds on the project, such as getting construction quotes, prior to voter approval. “The only cost we’ve spent is $4,000 on the appraisal, which we had to do by law, because we had to know the value of the building,” he said. He also said that the cost of repairs of the existing town buildings would likely be comparable.

Haugen-Depuy emphasized that if voters approve the contract, the board will hold public hearings to solicit feedback from the voters on how they want to see the

with Stewart and Mangin unveiling the new sign designating Second Street as Sue Paterson Way. All who attended were invited to stroll along Sue Paterson Way to view posters with pictures and quotes of Sue and return to the garden for an abundant assortment of refreshments provided by Davenport Farms, the Egg’s Nest, High Falls Café, Kitchenette, the Last Bite and Ollie’s. More memories were shared in the garden, amidst general happiness that the name Sue Paterson always brought. Quotes heard at the reception included, “Sue was one in a million … She was a real firecracker … Sue was a genius on so many levels, from her generous nature to her inimitable talent for making people happy, even into her 90s … She rescued animals. She rescued people.

And she rescued me.”

Sue Paterson was a beloved High Fallonian and will continue to be remembered at each glance of the sign for years to come. data, and cybersecurity; biology and biomedical studies; architecture and design; engineering; health professions and medicine; IT and digital technologies; management; communications and marketing; education and counseling; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute, the university has campuses in New York City (Manhattan) and Long Island (Old Westbury) as well as in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Vancouver, British Columbia, along with programs around the world. For more information, visit nyit.edu.

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from the ancestors and the people who used to live on this land. We gave our prayers that the kiva would be a blessing to the community.”

The kiva boasts incredible acoustics, Mann says, first discovered when artists would simply drop by the site.

“While we were constructing the kiva, people would just show up and drum, Steve Gorn brought his flute, singers showed up to sing.” The result of the efforts is a building that Mann says holds a distinct energy. “I think of it in terms of energy, the building itself has its own energy and physical presence; it’s almost a being in its own right.”

The kiva will host workshops and retreats as well as special guests. It’s available for private event rental, and the Vanaver Caravan will be moving classes to the kiva in

space used. Board member Erin Enouen agreed with the importance of both the referendum and public hearings.

“I want to do what the public wants,” she said. “We really want the town to show up and tell us what they think.”

Paddock said this is an opportunity for the public and the town that would not be afforded if the property was purchased by a private buyer. “The question that the public is going to answer is, ‘Is it worth it?’ and we’re going to decide as a community,” he said.

Baden rounded out the discussion by reiterating that both the decision to purchase and the use of building will be subject to what the voters want. “We want to hear what the voters have to say, and that’s why we’re sending it to the voters,” he said.

Board member Chris Hewitt referenced the new shortterm transient rental law as an example of the value of public input in shaping frame town policies. “It took four years to pass that law because we really listen. Every letter we read. Every comment we either respond to or incorporate into our thinking,” said Hewitt.

Sue Paterson’s nieces, Suzanne Stewart from California and Monique Mangin from Washington state, unveil the new sign designating Second Street in High Falls as Sue Paterson Way. Photo by Richard Eppley

Oneonta in spring 2021. Local students who completed the requirements for bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and certificates of advanced study include: Megan Banks of Stone Ridge, Bachelor of Science in psychology sociology honors; Alexandra Lewis of Accord, Bachelor of Science in statistics magna cum laude, mathematics, statistics honors; Julia Ospina of Accord, Bachelor of Science in biology cum laude honors; Kevin Reznikov of Stone Ridge, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice; Jared Stauss of Kerhonkson, Bachelor of Science in biology.

the fall. Representing a culmination of many aspects of Mann’s eclectic life – the meeting of spirituality, community and music – he is hoping that the community will find connection with both the space and each other there.

“I want it to be a source of inspiration and healing and vision for the entire community,” says Mann. “We’re all well aware that we’re living in crazy times these days, and on so many levels we need to find ways to reconnect to one another and connect deeper to source energy, however you want to label that.”

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Kick. Auugh! Whump So it took 32 eggs to create the lone chick hatched this year. But it turns out that there’s another number important to this story: 55. That’s the amount of days it took me to realize I’d committed a major chick-sexing fail.

Esperanza’s recessive Brahma genes continued to express; a filigreed black cowl, speckled white coat, and snazzy black tail. But last week, “her” little comb also began turning red. Esperanza lacks the arcing tail feathers that are the surest give-away, but that rosied-up comb is a trait that only happens to hens when they are starting to lay eggs at around five-ish months. But for roosters? Red starts at month two.

It’s a completely fitting turn for a year that’s mostly felt like any Charlie Brown cartoon that involved Lucy and a football. She offers to hold it so Charlie can kick it. So he does. But each time, auugh! Whump. She moved that ball again.

There’s a feeling in the air, and it’s not the crispness of fall, it’s stagnation. Progress doesn’t feel nearly as easy as standstill or a backward step. One sign of this is that the walkers have returned to my road. I’m assuming, and I could be wrong, it’s about avoiding the city once again. But this new crop seems pretty fresh to all things rural.

Last week I heard women’s voices on the other side of the vine curtain that hides the flower garden I was weeding. One woman was apparently consulting her phone’s

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PictureThis app about a plant she’d spotted next to the privet hedge.

“It’s called spotted lady’s thumb,” she told her companion.

I knew the plant she was talking about. Lady’s thumb is generally lanky and low-growing, with pink flower petals fused boringly together. It’s doesn’t usually merit a second glance. But not the specimen that stopped this woman. Fueled by a sunny, roadside spot and our recent torrential rains, it’s reached an incredible size. PictureThis will tell you it grows from 1 to 2 feet in height. This one is currently 4 feet wide AND tall. And the rains keep coming so it’s still growing.

The rains have also supported the growth of a tiny, evil mosquito that seems happy to bite right through bug spray. A few days later, I saw three walkers waving what seemed to be squash paddles against them. As they stopped in the middle of the road for a photo shoot, a hickory nut dropped from a tree, nearly hitting them.

They ran like they were being shot at. “What WAS that?” one said, with fear.

I get it, lady. We’re all kind of jumpy right now.

Not all the passers-by are new here. And not all are walking.

Yesterday, I was on the porch when I saw a pair of bike riders slow in front of the driveway that leads to the horse barn. “Where’s the horse?” one said. He started circling his bike. “Used to be a horse here.”

“A horse?” the woman with him replied.

“Yeah,” he said. “A black one. I knew it. I used to feed it.” And they wheeled away, leaving me perplexed and

curious.

Actually, my horse Echo was brown, not black. I got him when he was 3. Gone 11 years now, if still alive, he’d be in his middle 30s. The bike rider seemed to be in his late 20s. But I never asked any neighborhood kids to help feed him. Who could this former boy be? Was it the one from the big family down the road? The one from around the corner, whose mother once tried to get Echo to chase her for a can of grain? The one from the now-removed trailer, the boy I caught trying to mount Echo from the gate?

I’d just stepped out of the shower when I saw him through a window. I threw on a bathrobe, ran to the back deck and yelled, “Stop! That’s really dangerous!” I offered him and his wide-eyed sister a ride on the horse if they came back another time. They did. And as far as I know, they never tried to steal another giddy-up again.

It’s an indelible summer memory. And weirdly, with it came a fragment of an emotion I haven’t experienced in a while. I think it might have been ease. Yes, some kids were trying to ride my horse without asking. But at that particular moment, this was pretty much the biggest challenge in my life. We worked out a satisfactory solution to it. And that solution stayed put. It didn’t reverse itself while I looked the other way.

Flash back to the now. These days of summertime are nearly done. But the living hasn’t felt at all easy.

This morning, I heard another pair of women talking as they walked by my house.

“The doctors couldn’t find anything, but the pain didn’t go away,” one said.

I get it, lady. I really, really, really do.

Pump up the gas I am very sorry to tell you that I will not be talking much about our towns in this episode. Simply because I just returned from a mini-break at one of the Jersey Shore places and have seen a lot of things that I need to discuss. Don’t worry, though. I will eventually come back around to our towns because that is what I am paid to write about.

I am going to take us on a journey back in time to the 1980s. Yep, everyone loves the ’80s! Especially me. I had some of my best times in the ’80s. With the exception of a few times that I would like to quickly address and clear the air, right now.

A. He told me you broke up!!

Around town It is not always the girl’s fault, you know. Sometimes boys lie to young and stupid girls. It’s high school.

B. It was not my fault that I crashed your car during my road test. An old lady in high-top Reeboks and sweats blew through her stop sign. I am a good driver!

C. I DID think you getting a spiral-perm mullet was a good idea! I didn’t know you were going to look like a poodle at your prom.

I’m sorry! Jeez. But, really, you need to get over it, ya haters. It’s been decades. Learn to let the past go, already.

Anyway, I remember New Yorkers and New Jersians had a ton of rivalries back in the day. Growing up, you would always hear someone complaining about Jersey.

It was either about that driving thing. (Again.) Maybe locals think all people are bad drivers! The younger crowd would argue about who had the best party scene.

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Jersey girls don't pump gas. Photo by Jill LaFera

No need to answer that. We saw you bad drivers coming over to NY. Then, let’s not forget pizza. We also know who won that fight every time. Oh! Wasn’t there a notorious sports thing, too? I don’t play or watch sports, so I tuned that part out. I am sure there were many more but I can’t remember. As I said, it’s been decades.

However, there were some good things about Jersey, too. Like, you didn’t have to pay tax on clothing. Every prom dress I ever bought was from Paramus. Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax in baby pink with a lace and pearl Queen Anne neckline with no tax? Yes, please! I’m quite sad that Jersey took that tax-free thing away from us. What they didn’t take away is the gas pumping law. It’s literally illegal to pump your own gas in Jersey! That alone makes me want to cross the border. That’s just heaven.

In fact, I see no reason why there can’t be a WaWa in High Falls. First, it’s fun to say. Go ahead … I’ll wait.

Second, they did have a mighty tasty sugar-free caramel

iced coffee, and third, we won’t have to pump gas! Who doesn’t want that luxury in sub-degree weather? Our convenience stores do have better snacking options, but I would gladly forgo salt & vinegar chips in lieu of my gas being pumped for me. Who do I need to contact to make this happen? Sigh. Way to go, Jersey. Well played. You almost won. But, you didn’t. Have you just looked around our towns? We win hands down.

Speaking of gas and the ’80s, guess what I saw the other day? A hitchhiker!! Yep. Right on 32. Hitchhiking like she’s never listened to a murder podcast or watched “Cold Case.” I honestly didn’t even realize people still did this. I mean, most everyone has a car, right? If they don’t, there is Uber. Or a taxi. Or the bus. A friend? I don’t know.

I would never pick up a hitchhiker because it’s creepy.

But, now that I’m thinking about it, they should be afraid of me. I’ve listened to so many of those murder podcasts and watched so many true crime shows that I could either commit a murder and get away with it or escape from one. Yea. I just said that. My point is, when is the last time you saw a hitchhiker?

Anyway. My trip to Jersey was fun and I didn’t hitchhike.

I left a sunny 80-degree beach and came back to a cloudy 69-degree Rosendale. My cats were happy to see me, though, so that was good. One cat doesn’t like to eat unless I am in the room with him. It’s so weird. He meows at me until I get up, walk into the kitchen, and stand there looking at him. Since I was tired from a long drive, I told him that he needs to learn to eat alone because my place is not in the kitchen. I am sure this is heartbreaking for all mankind.

But, you should thank your lucky stars this is a newspaper and not a social media outlet. Otherwise, I’d end this skit with a 5-minute video of my cat harassing me.

Now, excuse me while I pen a note to Rich Parete about getting a WaWa in Marbletown.

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Mill & Main, Part I I’m going to feast on anticipatory excitement here in what will be a two-part (or more!) coverage of a multi-dimensional, brand new, family-run restaurant, bar, coffee shop and community space.

Coming soon to Kerhonkson’s Main Street (not to be confused with Route 209, which plows through a different, more familiar, part of town) is Mill & Main. Just head over the bridge toward New Paltz from the center of town and it’s on your left.

Here, at the coffee bar, when it is up and running in October (estimated), you can get your daily fix (hot and cold beverages) along with fresh snacks, ready-to-eat prepared food.

Dine on farm-to-table meals at the restaurant that will celebrate Wally Nichols and support local producers starting in November (estimated).

Meet some friends for cocktails at the full-service bar that also features local beer, small-batch spirits and natural wines.

Pick up groceries (eggs, milk, bread from famed NYC bakery Orwashers, etc.) from the indoor stall market that will also open in step with the coffee shop.

Put a fork in it

Horoscopes The outer planets continue their retrograde motion and are scattered over six signs while the personal planets remain limited to two different signs – resulting in little change for this period. However, on the 27th of this month the planet Mercury turns to retrograde motion – once again the smallest details will require extra attention. This is not the time for major purchases, or the signing of contracts.

You can also expect missed appointments as well as small mix-ups and misunderstandings.

The full Moon on the 20th falls in the sign of Pisces and adds more confusion and lack of attention to details in our daily lives.

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ARIES: 3/21 to 4/19: Mars, Joanne your ruling planet is positioned Ferdman with the Sun in your 7th solar house of partnerships. You’re apt to be meeting new people on a whirlwind journey. There may be some confusion, due to the onset of Mercury retrograde. The full Moon will exacerbate the situation, but as you get to know these people better, the confusion will work its way out.

TAURUS: 4/20 to 5/20: Venus, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 7th solar house of partnership. If single, this position bodes well for meeting the right person for the long term. However, with Mercury retrograde in your 6th solar house, be especially careful when it comes to accepting any new situation.

GEMINI: 5/21 to 6/20: Mercury, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 5th solar house of children and creativity. You may be seriously thinking of changing career after experiencing yet another disappointing incident on the job. With Mercury about to turn retrograde, you would be advised to bide your time and research different possibilities.

CANCER: 6/21 to 7/20: This month the Moon child is dealing with the full Moon on the 20th in the sign of

Rendering of new space at Mill & Main

New space Location: 317 Main St., Kerhonkson Contact: 845-626-1458 hello@millandmainstreet.com Style: Community dining space

It all sounds pretty dreamy and exactly what Kerhonkson (and the area) needs.

Main Street (erstwhile home of the town’s train sta-

Pisces. Since both Cancer and Pisces are water signs, you’re apt to be swimming in indecision and ideas leading nowhere. Best to take time off for a brief vacation and refresh yourself for serious thinking when it will be easier to concentrate.

LEO: 7/21 to 8/22: The Sun, your ruling planet, is positioned on the cusp of the 3rd solar house of communication and education and is conjunct Mercury – a planet that is about to turn retrograde. Together, they promise a difficult time – lost packages, misunderstandings, and missed appointments relating to many activities in which you’re involved.

VIRGO: 8/23 TO 9/22: Mercury, your ruling planet, is conjunct your Sun in your 2nd solar house of money.

Since your planet is presently on station, about to turn retrograde, you may find yourself short of funds, or with another cause of angst. Luckily Mars, the planet of action, is also positioned in your 2nd house and will be able to help you overcome the shortfall.

LIBRA: 9:23 to 10/22: Venus, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 2nd solar house of money. It is also opposite both Uranus and square Pluto, suggesting that finances are especially important since a major change in location may be under review. The full Moon in Pisces will add complications to any decision you make.

SCORPIO: 10/23 to 11/22: Mars, one of your ruling planets, is positioned in your 12th solar house – placing you in an awkward position to move forward. However, with Venus in your 1st solar house you are meeting new people and expanding your social potential for future growth. The full Moon on the 27th will also prove beneficial for future expansion.

tion, current home to the fire department and a forgotten patch of promise) suddenly has a poof of westerly wind in its proverbial sails.

I regularly park in the general area and run along the rail trail, which is a lovely way to connect Kerhonkson and Accord. Often, as I run, I wish some enterprising folks would come along and do something (code for a restaurant, bar, coffee shop) with the space and the neglected, flood-damaged buildings. Because how cool would that be …?

Well, that seems to be taking shape. The building (described by the new owners as love at first sight) was purchased in 2017 by Claudia Sidoti and Paul Weathered, who have experience in the hospitality business. Their son Christopher Weathered (Blue Hill at Stone Barns) will join as a partner and creative director, and (son-inlaw) Hamish Thain will be a consulting partner. Renovations are near complete and include apartments above.

Mill & Main will also be a space for private events such as art exhibits, community networking, seasonal pop ups, book signings, et cetera.

I like how they position it: A gathering place that nourishes the local community and surrounding areas with food and hospitality from the heart.

It’s also about a chapter of life for a multicultural family that pulls focus on a passion for creating and feeding. Very excited and lucky to have them open operations here in Kerhonkson!

planet, is positioned in your 3rd solar house of communication and education. Mercury, the natural ruler of this house is on station about to turn retrograde – causing many small problems over the next few weeks. Keep your temper under control by proceeding slowly and let time correct many of the smaller problems.

CAPRICORN: 12/22 to 1/20: Saturn, your ruling planet, is positioned in your 2nd solar house of money square Venus – suggesting a shortfall of income at present. Perhaps you’re pushing too hard to succeed too fast.

Slow down a bit and let your natural leadership ability show through. The full Moon will help by showing you creative alternatives to your present plan.

AQUARIUS: 1/21 to 2/19: Uranus, your ruling planet remains positioned in your 4th solar house, continuing your emphasis on home and family. This is a poor time to consider home improvement in any form with Mercury about to turn retrograde – and limit funds. Therefore, use the time to plan and create, but not to execute.

PISCES: 2/20 to 3/20: Neptune, your ruling planet, continues in your 1st solar house of personality. Neptune is one of the slowest moving planets in the Zodiac – and must be energized if you want a measure of success in your field. One choice would be to dedicate your energy to the creative process – the other would be to helping those unable to help themselves.

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FOR THE FAMILY Hawk Watch drop-in at Minnewaska Join Nick Martin, park educator, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Beacon Hill picnic area, for a drop-in program to watch for migrating raptors. This area is off the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, on the east side of Lake Minnewaska, next to the southern end of the Beacon Hill Footpath trailhead. There will be an information table set up for those who want to learn more about these amazing animals. And, for those wanting a closer view, there will be a spotting scope to look through and binoculars to borrow. This program will be canceled in the event of rain. All unvaccinated participants are encouraged to wear face coverings and keep a minimum 6-foot distance away from others who are not part of their immediate household. Additionally, all unvaccinated visitors should wear a mask when inside buildings. This is a drop-in program and preregistration is not required. For more information, call Minnewaska at 845-255-0752.

Stone Ridge Library Knitting Group The Stone Ridge Library Knitters meet 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays in the yard at Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge, with upcoming gatherings on Sept. 18 and 25. All ages and experience levels can join, and drop-in knitters are also welcome. Bring your own supplies, do as much as wanted, and ask for help or advice if needed. Donations of yarn to the library get made into items for sale at the Library Fair and during the winter holidays for the benefit of the library. Some group members also knit things for local hospitals or for U.S. troops. For more information, visit stoneridgelibrary.org or call 845-6877023.

Yoga on the lawn, Saturdays at Stone Ridge Library Deb Jones from the Yoga House in Kingston will teach an hourlong class, 10 a.m., Saturdays, Sept. 18 and 25, for all abilities, on the lawn at the Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge. Classes are free. Registration is required for each class. For more information, visit stoneridgelibrary.org or call 845-687-7023.

High Falls Civic Association monthly meeting via Zoom The monthly meeting will be held, 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, via Zoom, with the primary agenda topics of the Pet Show on Oct. 16 and the Tree Lighting. The Meeting ID is 832 8066 8079 with passcode of 792300. For more information, visit highfallscivicassociation.org.

Writers’ group with Cathy Arra Two separate writers’ groups meet on alternate Mondays at the library in the activity room, 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge, with a maximum of 10 participants in each group. The program is designed for those who are actively writing and publishing work and who want to participate in a structured, critical feedback process. Cathy Arra, a poet, writer and former teacher of English and writing in the Rondout Valley School District, facilitates the groups. Group 1 is meeting, Monday, Sept. 27, and Group 2, Monday, Sept. 20. Email carra22@aol.com.

Bloomington Fire Co. Food Truck Fiesta & Car Show This event, to be held, 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 (with no rain

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Soul Purpose at the Falcon, 2017, (left to right) Robert “Cue” Gerhards, guitar and vocals; Sara Espinosa, lead vocals; Dr. Lori Morris, alto, tenor and soprano; Rich De Crosta, trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals and percussion; Francis Ralston, bass; Jerry Teters, drums, percussion and vocals; and James Prosser on keyboards and piano.

Rosendale Theatre Gala, a movable outdoor feast Come join the community for the return of the Rosendale Theatre Gala, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the theater, 408 Main St., Rosendale.

This year is an indoor/outdoor event.

The side doors of the theater will open to the lovely new outdoor patio space of The Big Cheese and the beautiful garden of Garden House. Move between these outside spaces and enjoy food created by these two wonderful restaurants. Inside the theater, on stage, will be the live band Soul

date), includes food trucks with beer and wine available, a car show (with no entry fee), live music, and 50/50 raffle.

For more information, call Brian at 845339-9209 or on the day of the event at 845-338-2794.

Mahjong, Tuesdays and Fridays at Stone Ridge Library The Stone Ridge Library hosts ongoing weekly mahjong at 10 a.m. Friday mornings (Sept. 24 and Oct. 1) and a beginner’s group, 10 a.m.

Tuesdays (Sept. 21 and 28), in the activity room of the library, 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge. New members are welcome.

No registration required. Just walk in.

For more information, call 845-687-7023 or visit stoneridgelibrary.org.

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Purpose. So, get ready to dance on the theater’s new, spacious dance floor!

This year more than ever, the Rosendale Theatre needs the support of the community to make this important event happen. Their doors were closed for almost a year and a half, and they need this Gala to be a great success, so buy a ticket, bring a friend, and gather once again in the theater the everyone loves and needs. For more information, visit rosendaletheatre.org or call 845-658-8989.

in Paris and raised in Europe, Claudine Brenner chose Stone Ridge as her place to retire following a 30-year government career abroad. Culture, medicine, travels and anything/everything culinary are favorite subjects that she would love to share and exchange with others, speaking in French. The program she is offering via Zoom is held 1-2 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, with the next conversation hour on Tuesday, Sept. 21.

Visit stoneridgelibrary.org or call 845687-7023 to sign up.

Rosendale Seniors next meeting, Oktoberfest trip and Eastern Caribbean cruise The Town of Rosendale Seniors meetings are held at 1 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, at the Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055

Route 32, Rosendale, with the next one on Sept. 22. Reservations are being taken for the Oktoberfest trip on Oct. 13 to Silver Birches, Hawley, Pennsylvania, $57 per person, and for the Eastern Caribbean cruise next year (2022) on the Norwegian Gem for 11 days and 10 nights from March 10-20. Cost for inside cabin ranges from $1,500-$1,600. For information and reservations, call Chickie at 845-658-2414 or Hal at 845-658-9020.

Rondout Valley Lions Club New members, men and women of all ages, are wanted and encouraged to join the Rondout Valley Lions Club, serving the towns of Marbletown, Rochester and Rosendale since Oct. 18, 1950. During this time, they have helped those in need, whether it is for sight, hearing, medical emergencies or any worthwhile cause. “We serve” is their motto, and this is what they do.

For more information on being included in the club’s next meeting, Thursday, Sept. 23, contact Janet Sutter at janet. sutter@aol.com.

Poetry with Rosemary Dean Join the community via Zoom, 1:30-3 p.m. every Thursday, with the next meetings on Sept. 23 and 30. This program is presented by the Stone Ridge Library. Contact Rosemary Dean at rmdeen@gmail. com to join the group.

Friends of Rosendale Library Book Adoption Day This event will be held, rain or shine, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, on the library grounds, 264 Main St. Rosendale. A diverse selection of lightly used books and DVDs, including best sellers, cookbooks, and many children’s and young adult books will be available for sale. Every child attending will get a free book. Refreshments and handmade baby clothes and quilts will be featured for purchase. Masks and social distancing are required. For more information, call 845-658-9013 or visit rosendalelibrary.org.

Stone Ridge Library presents Spanish conversations with Francisco and Varcia via Zoom ¿Hablas español? To brush up on Spanish conversation skills and meet other language lovers in a friendly and stress-free environment with facilitators Francisco Rivera and Varcia Venetzanos, join the class on Zoom, 1-2 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month, with the next session on Sept. 28. All levels are welcomed. ¡Hasta entonces!

Rivera was born and raised in Spanish Harlem in NYC and is a long-term resident of Marbletown. Venetzanos, also of Marbletown, is a native New Yorker. She is also a fluent speaker of Greek, which was her first language. Sign up at the SRL online calendar at stoneridgelibrary. org or call 845-687-7023.

Free healthy cooking class: turning the tables, harvest bowls Join the community to learn how to create a trendy, delicious and nutritious meal-in-a-bowl, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, via Zoom.

Using fresh and local produce combined with what is on hand, see how layering whole grains, greens, raw, cooked, and pickled veggies with plant-based or other protein and served with a rich drizzle can produce a satisfying, colorful, juicy and crunchy meal. Register at https:// cceulster.mahaplatform.com/events/qjohg8pcs6 to receive the Zoom link and/or

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High Falls Conservancy Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up and Daffodil Planting Join the community, 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, for the fall clean-up of Main Street for the Adopt-a-Highway program, and plant daffodils along Main Street.

Meet at the Grady Park flagpole. The day will start with coffee and doughnuts followed by all the beautifications. For more information, call 917-705-8711 or visit highfallsconservancy.org.

Wawarsing Historical Society and Knife Museum On Route 209, just past the intersection of Route 55 in Napanoch, the Warwarsing Historical Society and Knife Museum will be open 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays through Saturday, Oct. 2. Free knifesharpening will be offered to the public on Saturday, Oct. 2. There will also be a knife raffle with tickets $5 each, available at the museum. Private tours are also available by calling 845-626-0086 or 845-626-5028. For more information, visit theknifemuseum.com or call 845647-7792.

‘Open Eyes,’ an art exhibit by Marbletown artist and calligrapher Barbara Bash An exhibit of original art from a wide selection of Barbara Bash’s books that explore the world of the desert, old-growth forests, Indian banyan trees, little brown bats, black-footed ferrets and urban birds will be displayed and for sale throughout the Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St., Stone Ridge, through October during regular library hours. For more information, visit barbarabash.com, stoneridgelibrary.org or call 845-6877023.

Support local libraries as they compete in the Annual Ulster County Food Fight! The Ulster County Food Fight, which began on Sept. 1, continues through Oct. 16. The “Food Fight” is part of the Great Give Back that is happening on Saturday, Oct. 16, throughout New York. The common goal is to “spread food all over Ulster County” by filling up the shelves of local food pantries and to put an end to hunger in the local communities. The library that collects the highest number of food items during this collection period wins the Food Fight and receives a winner’s certificate! Help the local libraries win the Food Fight with donations of nonperishable (and non-expired) food items for local food pantries.

Contact the library to find out what local food pantry they are supporting and all the details of how to donate food items at 845-658-9013 for the Rosendale Library and 845-687-7023 for the Stone Ridge Library.

Marbletown Seniors trips Trips leave from and return to Marbletown Reformed Church, 3750 Main St., Route 209, Stone Ridge, across from the Stone Ridge post office. The seniors will take a day trip to Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Bus leaves at 8:45 a.m. Entertainment will be a tribute to Bobby Darin and Elton John performed

by Dave Lafame. Hot meal is included in $60 price. Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 10-12, will feature a visit to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for the Amish Holiday Tour featuring “Queen Esther” at Sight & Sound Theatre, "Winter Wonderland" at the American Music Theatre, and shopping at Tanger Outlets and Kitchen Kettle Village. Cost is $430 per person, double occupancy, and $559 for a single occupancy. If interested in any trips, call Sharon Letus, trip chairperson, at 845687-9162.

ARTS, MUSIC, BODY & MIND ‘Respect,’ the Queen arrives at the Rosendale Theatre Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career, from a child singing in her father’s church choir to her international superstardom, watch the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice, starring Jennifer Hudson, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Sept. 17-19, at the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale. For more information, visit rosendaletheatre.org.

Rosendale’s Theatre on the Road presents 7th annual living history cemetery tours For their fall “living

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Music with the David Lapato Quartet, and more, outside at Lydia’s Café Every Saturday night, Lydia’s Café, 7 Old Route 209, Stone Ridge, features live jazz music from 7-10 p.m. on the patio, plus much more. Upcoming performances include David Lapato Quartet with Lapato on keyboards, Ed Neumeister, trombone, John Menegon, bass, and Bob Meyer, drums, Sept. 18; Shiri Zorn, George Muscatello, Lew Scott and Peter O'Brien with jazz, Brazilian and R&B standards, Sept. 25; and Bob's Your Uncle, R&B, pop, funk tunes with Nancy Donelly on vocals,

Steve Raleigh, guitar; Peter Tomlinson, keys; Mark Usvolk, bass; and Matt Garrity, drums, Oct. 2. Events will be outside (or inside if it rains). Fully vaccinated persons only (or wear a mask). Call to reserve a table, or bring a blanket/chair for lawn seating. There is no cover charge for events on the patio at the café, but suggested $20 donations are always welcome.

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The work of Rosendale artist Lynn Friedman will be on display at the Wired Gallery of High Falls through Sept. 26.

‘Interpreting the Shimmering Natural World’ with Lynn Friedman The current 1-Wall show at Wired Gallery, 11 Mohonk Road, High Falls celebrates recent works by Rosendale artist Lynne Friedman, which have all been produced during the pandemic.

Friedman’s inspiration is the cycles of the natural world. Her garden is a constant source of ideas, the recognition of transience and the possibility of renewal. Also featured are three unusual mixed-media collages that emerged in her studio during the Covid-19 period, with the appearance of sylphs and angels that are elemental

beings that inhabit the air.

“Lynne brought us a magnificent body of work filled with flowers, fruits, and all the beautiful things that nature gives us,” said Sevan Melikyan, Wired Gallery owner and the show’s curator. “When I think that she produced all this during these challenging times, this cornucopia of beauty fills me with hope with a touch of nostalgia.”

The show runs 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every weekend through Sunday, Sept. 26.

For more information, visit thewiredgallery.com or call 682-564-5613.

The Rosendale Farmers Market Harvest Festival with the Dog on Fleas band Serving the community since 2006, the Rosendale Farmers Market is open 10 a.m.2 p.m. each Sunday, in Willow Kiln Park, 5 Hardenburgh Lane, Rosendale. This Sunday, Sept. 19, is the Harvest Festival, with live music by Dog on Fleas. Vendors include Fiddlehead Farm (thefiddleheadway.com), Wrights Farm (eatapples.com), Spruce Run & Stoney Ridge Farm (srsrfarm.com), Three Sisters Farm (facebook. com/thethreesistersfarm), HV Heirloom Farm (hvheirloomfarm.com), Acorn Hill Farm & Creamery (acornhillfarmny.com), Bonticou Ducks (bonticouducks.com), Hermans Erie Hotel, Jennie’s Woodstock, Cereghino Smith Wines (cereghinosmith. com), Manifest Coffee and Rosendale Economic Development Committee. For info, visit rosendalefarmersmarketny.com.

Dog on Fleas is Dean Jones on guitar, trombone and vocals; Chris Cullo, drums and cymbals; and John Hughes, bass, guitar and vocals.

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Holistic Health Community of Stone Ridge will offer an In-Person Healthcare Day, 4-8 p.m. (check-in ending at 7 p.m.)

Tues., Sept. 21, at the Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main St., Stone Ridge, and its Virtual Healthcare Week, Mon.Fri., Sept. 26-Oct. 1, with Zoom video and telephone sessions to be booked online.

Practitioners offering their services in person include Dr. Nancy Eos answering health-related questions, on the porch, no appointment necessary; Ami Jayaprada Hirschstein, Marma Therapy; Cornelia Wathen, releasing trapped emotions from past trauma; Maureen Smith, hypnotherapy for stress reduction; Samuel Claiborne, orthobionomy, AuraLuminace Technique; and Suzanne Bottigliero, reflexology.

For the virtual holistic healthcare week, participants include Amy Tripi, Shamanic Reiki; Cornelia Wathen, emotion code; Donna Nisha Cohen, spiritual counseling; George Jacobs, psycho-spiritual counseling and coaching; Heather Fox, energy kinesiology; Jadina Lilien, systemic and ancestral group constellations; Joanna Leffeld, healing the money story; Judy Swallow, Rubenfeld Synergy®; Katy Bray, resonance; Kris Journey, astrology consultations; Lightfield meditations; Pete Crotty, Astrology/tarot readings; Rob Norris, reconnective healing; Sharon Lococo, consciousness shifting; Shalamit Elson, sound healing; Sigrid D’Alleo, biodynamic shamanistic healing; Suzanne Bottigliero, chakra clearings; and Wendy WolosoffHayes, spacious heart guidance.

Other free holistic opportunities include free qigong classes, Bobbi Esmark; free Death Cafes, Circle of Friends of the Dying; systemic and ancestral group constellations, Jadina Lilien; Yoga Nidra, Shivarm in Hawaii; free MediSounds® Sounding with Shulamit Elson, and daily community meditations with Therese Bimka.

Patients should make an appointment for one session only so the maximum number of people may benefit. To make an appointment, go to http://hhcny. simplybook.me. Once the appointment is made, all information will be sent to the practitioner, and then they will contact each patient. Holistic Health Community is dedicated to affordable holistic healthcare for all offering free holistic healthcare through online appointments with their volunteer practitioners.

The Holistic Health Community Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, charitable corporation.

Visit their website to donate and for more information about the Holistic Health Community, its practitioners, and the modalities offered at holistichealthcommunity.org or call 845-867-7008.

Page 22, September 17, 2021, BlueStone Press Events continued from page 21 history” presentation, Theatre on the Road of Rosendale and the Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston, will offer a new living history tour called “Boom Town.” Live tours will take place at 1 p.m. Saturdays, 18 and 25, and 7 p.m.

Saturdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, at the church. A virtual version of the tour will be available on livinghistoryny. com beginning Nov. 1. Tickets, available at livinghistoryny.com, are $15, $10 for students and seniors. Kids, age 12 and under, can attend for no charge. All CDC Covid-19 regulations will be followed. For more information, call 845-475-7973 or visit theatreontheroad.com.

Death Café group discussion via Zoom on different types of losses Circle of Friends for the Dying’s Death Café is a group-directed conversation with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session; it is free and open to everyone. Death Cafés are held on the 18th of each month, with the next discussion, 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

18, discussing different types of losses, death, relationship, empty nest, environmental, retirement, job loss, move, illness, loss of function; any of these that can bring a sense of loss of identity. For more information, visit cfdhv.org.

MaMA Sunday Gatherings continues virtually Marbletown Multi-Arts of Stone Ridge’s Sunday Gatherings provide meditation on various spiritual matters and issues, and continue virtually via Zoom, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each Sunday, with upcoming sessions on Sept. 19 and 26. Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, visit cometomama.org or call 845-853-5154.

Draw dahlias and late summer bounty, at Hollengold Farm in Accord Join in the fun for three days of botanical drawing while gaining a deeper understanding of plants, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Sept. 17-19, at Hollengold Farm, 222 Lower Whitfield Road, Accord. With colored pencil and watercolor pencil, create drawings of the dahlias in all stages growing on the grounds, as well as other late summer bounty. This workshop will be held entirely in the solar pavilion, which is a covered outdoor space with a pleasant breeze in hot weather and could be chilly in cooler weather. Bring lunch and snacks. For information, visit drawbotanical.com or call 845-377-0530.

Draw Botanical & Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Botanical Art Day This event will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 (rain date Sept.

26), at Hortus Aboretum & Botanical Gardens, 76 Mill Road, Stone Ridge. Join Wendy Hollender from Draw Botanical in Accord and spend a few hours looking and drawing plants. “The owners, Scott Serrano and Allyson Levy, are artists, focused on the connection between art and nature, and have been developing their gardens for many years now with artists in mind,” said Hollender. Bring a bag lunch to carry in and carry out.

There is a suggested donation of $20 but pay what is able. For more information, visit hortusgardens.org and/or drawbotanical.com.

Live Birds of Prey program at Minnewaska Art & music in the with Rosendale’s Annie Mardiney woods, with Caprice Join Annie Mardiney, wildlife rehabilitaRouge and more, at tor from Wild Mountain Birds, 10 a.m.-1 the Rail Trail Café p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, for an up-close and personal look at some of the raptors common to the Shawangunk Ridge. Live education birds may include red-tailed hawk, broad-winged hawk, American kestrel, barred owl, screech owl and great horned owl. Stop by the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center, 5281 Route 44/55, Kerhonkson, to meet these amazing and beautiful animals in person. All unvaccinated participants are encouraged to wear face coverings and keep a minimum 6-foot distance away from others who are not part of their immediate household. Additionally, all unvaccinated visitors should wear a mask when inside buildings. Preregistration is not required. For more information, call Minnewaska at 845-255-0752.

Rosendale’s own Annie Mardiney, wildlife rehabilitator, with her one-eyed broadwinged hawk

There is a natural backdrop and canopy of trees, a small sound system, a few lights, and open ears and hearts at the Rail Trail Café, 310 River Road Extension, Rosendale.

Upcoming performances include Barely Lace with Annie Roland and Carrie Chapman, at 1 p.m., and Moon Turtle Medicine Wheel Project Fundraiser with music by Steve Gorn, Evry Mann, Thomas Workman, Bob Bottjer and Yungchen Lhamo, at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18; Chanting with Ned and Lynn: Kirtan at 11 a.m., Gisela Stromeyer, featuring different performers presenting their interpretation of a poem from Stromeyer’s book, “Just like that,” at 1:30 p.m., and flamenco traditions with Mario Rincon and family at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 19; Gisela Stromeyer: ‘Just like that,’ 3:30 p.m., and Levanta with Thomas Workman, Ev Mann, Gabriel Dresdale and Timothy Hill, at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24; Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Presentation with Bill Merchant’s D&H Canal, at 1:05 p.m., Sean Crimmins, at 2:15 p.m., Caprice Rouge with Eastern European, Balkan, Roma-Gypsy, klezmer and folk music at 3 p.m., and Madarka with klezmer, Roma, Balkan, Romanian and Russian folk music at 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept.

25; Mini Kirtan Fest, a day of chanting, 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26; and Pablo Shine and guests at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1.

For more information, visit railtrailcaferosendale.com or call 845-389-7714.

Breakaway is Eric Stamberg, keyboards; Rudy Echeverri, drums; Robin Baker, lead vocals; Lou Aubain, guitar, and Leroy Seals on bass.

Heritage Day, a community-wide event, with Breakaway and more Friends of Historic Rochester Heritage Day will be held, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 in Accord at the Museum, 12 Main St., the nearby firehouse, and the Harold Lipton Community Center.

There will be a quilt show and the annual Jennie Bell pie contest at the Community Center; an open house at the Museum, with hayrides, face painting, pumpkin painting; food vendors and demonstrations at the Accord Fire Company; the train station will also host an open house; antique cars, tours of the Modern Accord Depot and a variety of activities for children. Learn about the Palentown School and the history of the D&H Canal, ECC presentations and pizza from the oven; music by Mr. Oh, 1-3 p.m., and Breakaway, 4-6:30 p.m.; a candlelight vigil for Alice S. and Richard R., at the museum

at 7 p.m.; fireworks, sponsored by the Town Board, at the Town Park, at 8 p.m.; and much more.

There is no charge for admission or parking at Heritage Day. For more information, call us at 845626-7104 or visit friendsofrochester.org.

Caprice Rouge is Laura Wilson Crimmins, fiddle, vocals; Karen Levine, clarinet, percussion, vocals; Elena Erber, accordion and vocals; Sean Crimmins, bouzouki, gypsy jazz guitar; and AnnMarie Tedeschi, percussion, vocals.

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