Archive for August, 2011

Fortunately, Tuesday’s earthquake tremors felt throughout Dutchess County caused little damage and had only minor impacts on residents.   However, the tremors show the power of Mother Nature, and with weather forecasters warning about the impacts of Hurricane Irene, it is important for all residents to remember that emergencies can happen at any time and...
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County Executive William R. Steinhaus has directed all Dutchess County Government facility flags shall be set at half-staff to honor Private First Class Douglas L. Cordo, of the United States Army, who was killed in action while serving in Zabul, Afghanistan.  Cordo, 20, was a resident of Kingston in Ulster County. “On behalf of...
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What does it mean to be a senior?  Well, this month I had the pleasure, I think, of being formally dubbed a senior citizen.  I turned 62 a few weeks ago. So far I’ve been able to get a discount at the Cunneen Hackett Theatre and the A&P.  Being a bargain seeker I am on the...
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Here’s an update from some past articles. I want to share how being at the gym is going for me.  In the beginning I wrote “Wow, it’s really humbling. Here I am making my comeback to fitness and I am now seeking corners to hide in at the gym. Wow. What a tremendous difference....
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Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus has announced a new program to help county residents save money on dental care. The new Dutchess County Dental Discount Program is comprehensive dental discount program offered to county residents at special reduced enrollment rates.  Dutchess County Government is offering this program in partnership with the National Association of...
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Tivoli… At a recent meeting of the Village of Tivoli Board of Trustees which was held in Tivoli ’s Memorial Park, Mayor Bryan F. Cranna and Trustee Robin Bruno recognized the village’s summer recreation counselors for their efforts in hosting a successful summer recreation program, with commendations from the Board of Trustees.  Mayor Cranna stated,...
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Butch…For those of you who believe in American built, American strong, we’ve got just the dog for you! American Bulldog mix is all dog. Even though he came in as a stray, he still came in with his head held high and proud. An active experienced home would be best and like all true...
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The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office wishes to announce the establishment of a new mechanism to take in tips from the public, one which will be both convenient for the public to use and free of charge to the Sheriff’s Office and Dutchess County residents. This new tip line can be used to give the...
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The 51st Annual St. Paul’s Chicken Barbeque at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Pleasant Valley will be held Saturday, September 17. Once again it’s held on the same weekend as Pleasant Valley Days, the town’s annual community day festival. Enjoy the celebration, held on Cady Field behind the Town Hall on Route 44, and...
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Rhinebeck…  Dutchess County Clerk Bradford Kendall is pleased to announce  today that the Dutchess County Fair will accept the FAVOR (Find and Assist a Veteran of Record) ID card as proof that an individual is a US Veteran and would be allowed a discount on an admission ticket for the fair. Clerk Kendall stated, “I...
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