Mr. Sacks, I was moved by your coverage of the Copake area veterans. That was a very special issue. The Chronicle serves a wonderful purpose for our town and I thank you for your public commitment. I wanted you to know that our friends in Ancram are jealous and wish they had a paper like ours. I will be looking for you at Copake Day, to personally shake your hand and say thanks.
John Hess
Copake Lake
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Troubled
It was terrific news to hear today that the young man who went missing this past holiday weekend has been found. I cannot imagine the fear, stress, and hopelessness a situation like that puts on a family and friends, let alone the person himself, who must have been fighting to stay alive.
The search that was launched to find him was a success.
Thank God, and the authorities, for that.
As I read the news today, I could not help thinking about a young man who went missing in our area last December. Very different circumstances from this latest story, I know.
He was discovered four months later, by chance, deceased, quite close to where he was last seen.
I felt then, and still feel, somewhat troubled about the events and details of this man's demise.
When I hear the stories about young children gone missing, or the elderly who wander-off, or most anyone for that matter, it usually seems to include a relatively thorough hunt to find them or, at least, a reasonable explanation why a search is called-off or not launched in the first place. But, maybe that's just the world that I see and hear on the news.
I realize that each case is different, and that the young man found today was missing for entirely different reasons. But, something about John Picarello's story leaves me uneasy and sad.
Even though he went missing in the middle of the winter, I cannot imagine that a trained dog could not sniff-out his body, even in snow. I also would like to think that we, as a community, would have come together in some way to help, if called upon. But, perhaps there were circumstances I am not aware of. I remember the time when John Picarello first went missing. I knew he was missing because printed signs started to appear in some local businesses. Not much local talk.
I do not remember much, if any, local news coverage, nor do I remember a large-scale search for him.
All I know is that one day in late March this young person was found, long-dead, in a cemetery.
It was profoundly sad.
I pray for the soul of the deceased, and I send my best wishes to the family and friends who just found their missing loved one.
Steve R.
Copake
The search that was launched to find him was a success.
Thank God, and the authorities, for that.
As I read the news today, I could not help thinking about a young man who went missing in our area last December. Very different circumstances from this latest story, I know.
He was discovered four months later, by chance, deceased, quite close to where he was last seen.
I felt then, and still feel, somewhat troubled about the events and details of this man's demise.
When I hear the stories about young children gone missing, or the elderly who wander-off, or most anyone for that matter, it usually seems to include a relatively thorough hunt to find them or, at least, a reasonable explanation why a search is called-off or not launched in the first place. But, maybe that's just the world that I see and hear on the news.
I realize that each case is different, and that the young man found today was missing for entirely different reasons. But, something about John Picarello's story leaves me uneasy and sad.
Even though he went missing in the middle of the winter, I cannot imagine that a trained dog could not sniff-out his body, even in snow. I also would like to think that we, as a community, would have come together in some way to help, if called upon. But, perhaps there were circumstances I am not aware of. I remember the time when John Picarello first went missing. I knew he was missing because printed signs started to appear in some local businesses. Not much local talk.
I do not remember much, if any, local news coverage, nor do I remember a large-scale search for him.
All I know is that one day in late March this young person was found, long-dead, in a cemetery.
It was profoundly sad.
I pray for the soul of the deceased, and I send my best wishes to the family and friends who just found their missing loved one.
Steve R.
Copake
Rejection of my Book
I was born in a house built in 1687 in Copake and ran a 380 acres, 130 cow dairy farm in Copake for 30 years. I was president of Columbia County Farm Bureau and invited the United States Secretary of Agriculture and the Governor of New York to Copake to honor Bud Fischer for his work in starting the bulk handling of Milk. I provided pictures of the occasion for the display the upcoming display at the Roeliff Jansen Historical Society of which I am a member. I hope they make use of the material I have provided to them.
I also wrote a history of the area.. I document the importance of what happened here to the development of the United States. I offered to give a copy of Rebels of the North to each person attending the Historical Society annual banquet. My offer of a free book about the history of the area was rejected. For that reason I gave my paid for ticket away and do not plan to attend the Banquet.
I believe the rejection was because of my first book, Scandal in the Courtroom. That book remains controversial. It was written to clear my son’s name for his arrest for arson which never went to trial. It involves a cover-up of an illegal arrest. As part of the cover-up Federal District Judge Howard G. Munson ruled my son confessed. That is blatantly faults, but that ruling prevented a trial from taking place.
There is also another fact the public has a right to know. I filed a motion for sanctions against the lawyers that lied. Judge Munson removed my motion from the court records in Syracuse, but evidence of its existence remained the Court Records in Albany.
Howard G. Munson was appointed to the court by President Gerald Ford and served in the Northern District of New York for 32 years. .He even served as Chief Judge from 1980 to 1988. His decision to step down as judge came after a petition for his impeachment was sent to the United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee. Judge Munson faced being indicted for altering Court records. I was the person that filed that petition.
Grant Langdon,
former Columbia County Farm Bureau President
I also wrote a history of the area.. I document the importance of what happened here to the development of the United States. I offered to give a copy of Rebels of the North to each person attending the Historical Society annual banquet. My offer of a free book about the history of the area was rejected. For that reason I gave my paid for ticket away and do not plan to attend the Banquet.
I believe the rejection was because of my first book, Scandal in the Courtroom. That book remains controversial. It was written to clear my son’s name for his arrest for arson which never went to trial. It involves a cover-up of an illegal arrest. As part of the cover-up Federal District Judge Howard G. Munson ruled my son confessed. That is blatantly faults, but that ruling prevented a trial from taking place.
There is also another fact the public has a right to know. I filed a motion for sanctions against the lawyers that lied. Judge Munson removed my motion from the court records in Syracuse, but evidence of its existence remained the Court Records in Albany.
Howard G. Munson was appointed to the court by President Gerald Ford and served in the Northern District of New York for 32 years. .He even served as Chief Judge from 1980 to 1988. His decision to step down as judge came after a petition for his impeachment was sent to the United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee. Judge Munson faced being indicted for altering Court records. I was the person that filed that petition.
Grant Langdon,
former Columbia County Farm Bureau President
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Nothing Positive In All Their Time In Office
Bob. I read your letter to the town board with great interest. I am embarrassed by your Republican counter parts. I have decided that I am changing my party to the Conservative party today. I just can't live here anymore and be a member of the same party with those good for nothings. They have done absolutely nothing positive in all their time in office. Well, nothing but bankrupt a wonderful town. My mother's family has owned a house here since 1902. We have never had these kinds of troubles till these do nothings came into office.
. . . Since I refuse to sell my family heritage, I can only hope that there are better days and better candidates ahead of us.
I heard a rumor today that was actually a bit scary. Bob, please don't leave the government and please do continue to keep us informed by putting out the Chronicle.
Jason Freeman
Copake Lake
. . . Since I refuse to sell my family heritage, I can only hope that there are better days and better candidates ahead of us.
I heard a rumor today that was actually a bit scary. Bob, please don't leave the government and please do continue to keep us informed by putting out the Chronicle.
Jason Freeman
Copake Lake
The Cleanup of Route 7A
Bob,
As always, THANK YOU for your work on the Copake Chronicle. We look forward to every edition.
I read your letter to the town board regarding the cleanup of route 7A and as a resident of that road I am interested in knowing what exactly needs to be done to make it better. Once I know that perhaps I too can help "make it happen".
Thanks,
Phil
As always, THANK YOU for your work on the Copake Chronicle. We look forward to every edition.
I read your letter to the town board regarding the cleanup of route 7A and as a resident of that road I am interested in knowing what exactly needs to be done to make it better. Once I know that perhaps I too can help "make it happen".
Thanks,
Phil
Keeler Addresses Cozzolino's Response to Copake Town Board Resolution
The recent resolution of the Copake Town Board asking D.A. Beth Cozzolino to investigate alleged environmental crimes in Copake and the District Attorney’s response is telling about the malfeasance in office being committed by Cozzolino for the last 15 years.
Cozzolino’s response to two local newspapers that her office is not an investigating office and lacks the workforce needed to be such is an incredible “spin doctor” response that does not reflect reality and covers up her lack of responsibility to the taxpayers of Columbia County.
To be an effective D.A., any complaint must be reviewed under three variables: 1) What are the facts? 2) What is the law? and 3) What is in the interest of justice?
Cozzolino’s lack of willingness to take Copake’s matter under her wing and request local or state detectives to work cooperatively with her to answer the above three questions shows how narrowly and inappropriately she views her position.
One cannot separate investigation from prosecution. It is like trying to split hairs and in effect, Cozzolino is neglecting her mandated duties.
Except for hunting law violations, Cozzolino has never been involved in prosecuting environmental crimes even though this has been a major concern in Columbia County for many years. It is not rocket science to with cooperation with NYS officials and scientists, it is not an unreasonable request by the Copake Town Board.
Cozzolino’s unwillingness to reach out proactively and build cooperative relationships with police means serious crimes go unpunished. For many years the NYS Police Drug Investigators refused to come to Columbia County because of Cozzolino’s lack of cooperation.
As former D.A., public defender and conflict public defender, I know first hand how her office resources are managed. It is not unusual for simple cases to take months or years to be resolved.
Since I was D.A. in 1984-87, the D.A.’s office staff has ballooned with employees even though the crime rate is approximately the same. The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Web site reflects statistics collected over the years that reflect the fact that Cozzolino can’t blame the Board of Supervisors.
Cozzolino has the workforce and the Grand Jury at her disposal to investigate anything she cares to either independently or in cooperation with any state or police agency.
Evidently, Cozzolino really doesn’t care. It’s an open secret with the local criminal justice professionals that she works part time in a full-time position and is inaccessible to authorities who really do care about making Columbia County a better place to live in.
Eugene Keeler
Former D.A. and public defender
Hudson
Cozzolino’s response to two local newspapers that her office is not an investigating office and lacks the workforce needed to be such is an incredible “spin doctor” response that does not reflect reality and covers up her lack of responsibility to the taxpayers of Columbia County.
To be an effective D.A., any complaint must be reviewed under three variables: 1) What are the facts? 2) What is the law? and 3) What is in the interest of justice?
Cozzolino’s lack of willingness to take Copake’s matter under her wing and request local or state detectives to work cooperatively with her to answer the above three questions shows how narrowly and inappropriately she views her position.
One cannot separate investigation from prosecution. It is like trying to split hairs and in effect, Cozzolino is neglecting her mandated duties.
Except for hunting law violations, Cozzolino has never been involved in prosecuting environmental crimes even though this has been a major concern in Columbia County for many years. It is not rocket science to with cooperation with NYS officials and scientists, it is not an unreasonable request by the Copake Town Board.
Cozzolino’s unwillingness to reach out proactively and build cooperative relationships with police means serious crimes go unpunished. For many years the NYS Police Drug Investigators refused to come to Columbia County because of Cozzolino’s lack of cooperation.
As former D.A., public defender and conflict public defender, I know first hand how her office resources are managed. It is not unusual for simple cases to take months or years to be resolved.
Since I was D.A. in 1984-87, the D.A.’s office staff has ballooned with employees even though the crime rate is approximately the same. The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Web site reflects statistics collected over the years that reflect the fact that Cozzolino can’t blame the Board of Supervisors.
Cozzolino has the workforce and the Grand Jury at her disposal to investigate anything she cares to either independently or in cooperation with any state or police agency.
Evidently, Cozzolino really doesn’t care. It’s an open secret with the local criminal justice professionals that she works part time in a full-time position and is inaccessible to authorities who really do care about making Columbia County a better place to live in.
Eugene Keeler
Former D.A. and public defender
Hudson
Thursday, May 27, 2010
I Think This Newsletter is Terrific
Bob- I think this newsletter is terrific.
I cannot imagine ANYONE in your area that would not consider this essential reading.
The design is great, it's amazingly comprehensive and fun.
It is truly obscene that every town does NOT do this.
Rich Zweiback
I cannot imagine ANYONE in your area that would not consider this essential reading.
The design is great, it's amazingly comprehensive and fun.
It is truly obscene that every town does NOT do this.
Rich Zweiback
Gap in Communication
Hey Bob,
It certainly sounds like there is a gap in communication between you and Reggie, or Reggie and the Town Board, or Reggie and the citizens, or something. It might be worth requesting monthly reports on the bridge and the dam as it pertains to any action taken by the Board of Supervisors, but from the letter it would seem not a lot will be discussed there until construction makes some progress. If you haven't already, you might instead simply request a monthly report on any Copake issues discussed at the county level. It seems mutually beneficial to all parties involved to have reports about what happened at the next level of government when it relates to constituents.
Joe P.
It certainly sounds like there is a gap in communication between you and Reggie, or Reggie and the Town Board, or Reggie and the citizens, or something. It might be worth requesting monthly reports on the bridge and the dam as it pertains to any action taken by the Board of Supervisors, but from the letter it would seem not a lot will be discussed there until construction makes some progress. If you haven't already, you might instead simply request a monthly report on any Copake issues discussed at the county level. It seems mutually beneficial to all parties involved to have reports about what happened at the next level of government when it relates to constituents.
Joe P.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Protecting The Integrity of Copake
Bob:
Thanks for standing up to Reggie and for always trying to protect the integrity of Copake. You handled the situation with much grace and total professionalism. I am comforted to know that there are people like you who can be counted upon to do the right thing and at the right time. Your on-going volunteerism around Copake is noted and appreciated by me and our neighbors. Keep up the good fight, you are winning.
John K. Jones
Copake
Thanks for standing up to Reggie and for always trying to protect the integrity of Copake. You handled the situation with much grace and total professionalism. I am comforted to know that there are people like you who can be counted upon to do the right thing and at the right time. Your on-going volunteerism around Copake is noted and appreciated by me and our neighbors. Keep up the good fight, you are winning.
John K. Jones
Copake
Taconic Hills Little League Says Thanks To Supporters
To the editor:
Taconic Hills Little league would like to Thank the following supporters; The Hegarty Community Fund, Peck & Peck Funeral Homes, Brad Peck, Inc., Ed Herrington, Inc., Hillsdale Supermarket, Inc., J.C. Construction, Mobile Locksmith, Claverack Pump Service,Northwest Lawn, Carmen Barbato Inc., Peter Beck's creations, Joe Costa, Callan Family Care, Roe Jan Lockworks, Philmont Rod & Gun Club, Varriale Brothers Inc., Bash Bish Bike, Randy Slater, Copake Sunoco, Stickle Electric, Inc., Meltz Lumber, and Copake KOA. We would also like to thank the following for their help in improving the Claverack field conditions and the construction of the two new dugouts on Tipple field; Speeds, Bob Preusser, Mike Johnston, Louie Lamont, Williams lumber, Claverack Agway, Brian Perkins, Rodney Schemerhorn and JRT Enterprises.In addition we would like to add a special thanks to PJ Proper and the Copake Fire Dept. as well as our Copake field ace, Mike Bradway. Our goals are to build character, courage and loyalty in our youth. With all the support, we are able to achieve those goals. Respectfully, Robert W. Dykeman President- Taconic Hills Little League.
Taconic Hills Little league would like to Thank the following supporters; The Hegarty Community Fund, Peck & Peck Funeral Homes, Brad Peck, Inc., Ed Herrington, Inc., Hillsdale Supermarket, Inc., J.C. Construction, Mobile Locksmith, Claverack Pump Service,Northwest Lawn, Carmen Barbato Inc., Peter Beck's creations, Joe Costa, Callan Family Care, Roe Jan Lockworks, Philmont Rod & Gun Club, Varriale Brothers Inc., Bash Bish Bike, Randy Slater, Copake Sunoco, Stickle Electric, Inc., Meltz Lumber, and Copake KOA. We would also like to thank the following for their help in improving the Claverack field conditions and the construction of the two new dugouts on Tipple field; Speeds, Bob Preusser, Mike Johnston, Louie Lamont, Williams lumber, Claverack Agway, Brian Perkins, Rodney Schemerhorn and JRT Enterprises.In addition we would like to add a special thanks to PJ Proper and the Copake Fire Dept. as well as our Copake field ace, Mike Bradway. Our goals are to build character, courage and loyalty in our youth. With all the support, we are able to achieve those goals. Respectfully, Robert W. Dykeman President- Taconic Hills Little League.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Eminent Domaine in Copake
The following letter is from Reggie Crowley. Clearly he and I disagree on the point of eminent domain and the idea of what proper communication is. He admits here that he didn’t tell the President of the Homeowners association, nor anyone on the Copake Town Board. That means that no member of the Copake Town board was informed by our Supervisor of the threat of eminent domain was happening in Copake. Yes, as Reggie says the town board could have gone to those public meetings, but he didn’t tell us or anyone else in Copake that they were happening. So, a tree actually fell in the forest and no one was there to hear it.
Bob, I thought that the issue of eminent domaine was put to rest at the last Board meeting, but evidently not. Once again you are giving your readers inaccurate information.
You're correct, I did not speak with Shawn McClain. I spoke with Taconic Shores Legal Director. It was a legal matter. Why do you have a Legal Director? If your Legal Director did not convey my message to your Board of Directors that is an issue between your Board of Directors and your Legal Director.
As for this information being a total surprise, come on Bob, that's a pretty lame excuse. Every bit of information I presented at the Town Board meeting was all public knowledge. Any citizen could have obtained copies of everything I presented. Your Board of Directors have had your attorney working on this for some time. You mean to tell me that your attorney did not convey this information to your Board? I can't believe that. If your attorney did not obtain this information or convey it to your Board then you have an issue with your attorney.
Every single County committee meeting that this issue was discussed at was open to the public. And the public hearing was just that, A PUBLIC HEARING. Our other local newspapers had no problem obtaining information. As a matter of fact Bob, if you remember, there was a public hearing held on the project several years ago in our own town hall.
The bottom line is this, you made accusations without even trying to find out the facts, or perhaps you chose to ignore the facts. Either way Bob, stop with the excuses. You made a mistake, we have all made mistakes. At least be man enough to admit it.
Reggie Crowley
Bob, I thought that the issue of eminent domaine was put to rest at the last Board meeting, but evidently not. Once again you are giving your readers inaccurate information.
You're correct, I did not speak with Shawn McClain. I spoke with Taconic Shores Legal Director. It was a legal matter. Why do you have a Legal Director? If your Legal Director did not convey my message to your Board of Directors that is an issue between your Board of Directors and your Legal Director.
As for this information being a total surprise, come on Bob, that's a pretty lame excuse. Every bit of information I presented at the Town Board meeting was all public knowledge. Any citizen could have obtained copies of everything I presented. Your Board of Directors have had your attorney working on this for some time. You mean to tell me that your attorney did not convey this information to your Board? I can't believe that. If your attorney did not obtain this information or convey it to your Board then you have an issue with your attorney.
Every single County committee meeting that this issue was discussed at was open to the public. And the public hearing was just that, A PUBLIC HEARING. Our other local newspapers had no problem obtaining information. As a matter of fact Bob, if you remember, there was a public hearing held on the project several years ago in our own town hall.
The bottom line is this, you made accusations without even trying to find out the facts, or perhaps you chose to ignore the facts. Either way Bob, stop with the excuses. You made a mistake, we have all made mistakes. At least be man enough to admit it.
Reggie Crowley
Monday, May 17, 2010
"Jobs for Albany's Do Nothings"
To the Editor of the Chronicle:
The Saturday 5/15 Editorial in the NYTimes about "Jobs for Albany's Do Nothings" should serve as a wake-up call to all of New York's voters and a call to non-voters to register and vote. Our alleged public servants in Albany have made a mockery of Democracy and the concept of representative government. If ever a clean sweep was in order that time seems to be now. If ever all of the current spoiled crop of politicians deserved to be thrown out it seems to be now.
It's hard to imagine that a completely new elected group of democrats and/or republicans and/or independents could do worse! We should all do our duties as citizens and vote on 9/14 and 11/2.
Ted Voelker
Copake
The Saturday 5/15 Editorial in the NYTimes about "Jobs for Albany's Do Nothings" should serve as a wake-up call to all of New York's voters and a call to non-voters to register and vote. Our alleged public servants in Albany have made a mockery of Democracy and the concept of representative government. If ever a clean sweep was in order that time seems to be now. If ever all of the current spoiled crop of politicians deserved to be thrown out it seems to be now.
It's hard to imagine that a completely new elected group of democrats and/or republicans and/or independents could do worse! We should all do our duties as citizens and vote on 9/14 and 11/2.
Ted Voelker
Copake
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
"thank you very much!" for publishing the Copake Chronicle
Bob: just a quick note to once again says "thank you very much!" for publishing the Copake Chronicle.
Just read about all your hard work on the road and fully understand the need to skip an edition sometimes. We live in Vestal, NY, but spend 4 weeks each year at Taconic Park (where I'm a "walker"!).
Love getting news from that beautiful part of the state!
Safe travel!
Mary Thompson
Just read about all your hard work on the road and fully understand the need to skip an edition sometimes. We live in Vestal, NY, but spend 4 weeks each year at Taconic Park (where I'm a "walker"!).
Love getting news from that beautiful part of the state!
Safe travel!
Mary Thompson
Copake Falls Village Wide Yard Sale
Dear Neighbors:
Calling all Copake Falls residents with too much “stuff.” Register now to participate in the 2nd Annual Copake Falls Village Wide Yard Sale, to be held on Saturday, May 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! If you have been meaning to clean out that garage, attic or basement, here’s a great opportunity to do it with the least possible effort. Copake Falls homeowners pay a $20 registration fee to have their yard sale widely advertised and listed on a map distributed to interested buyers. Signs and balloons will also be provided to homeowners so that shoppers can easily identify participating households along with a packet of helpful tips.
Sellers who do not wish to sell from home can set up shop at the Copake Ironworks School House, centrally located on Route 22 in Copake Falls, for a $25 registration fee (one table provided; additional tables available for $15 each). Donations of yard-sale appropriate goods will also be gratefully accepted by the organizers of the sale which will benefit Copake Falls Day.
Last year’s Copake Falls Village Wide Yard drew huge crowds throughout the village of Copake Falls and at the Ironworks Schoolhouse on Route 22. We expect a similar turnout this year. Saturday, May 29th kicks off the yard sale season -- in addition to the Copake Falls sale, numerous other big sales will take place in the area that weekend. Shoppers and sellers alike will really have a chance to clean-up (literally and figuratively!) during this big yard sale weekend!
For registration forms and information on the sale, visit www.copakefalls.org or email info@copakefalls.org, or call 518-966-2233.
See you there!
Robin Bruce, Event Chairperson
Calling all Copake Falls residents with too much “stuff.” Register now to participate in the 2nd Annual Copake Falls Village Wide Yard Sale, to be held on Saturday, May 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! If you have been meaning to clean out that garage, attic or basement, here’s a great opportunity to do it with the least possible effort. Copake Falls homeowners pay a $20 registration fee to have their yard sale widely advertised and listed on a map distributed to interested buyers. Signs and balloons will also be provided to homeowners so that shoppers can easily identify participating households along with a packet of helpful tips.
Sellers who do not wish to sell from home can set up shop at the Copake Ironworks School House, centrally located on Route 22 in Copake Falls, for a $25 registration fee (one table provided; additional tables available for $15 each). Donations of yard-sale appropriate goods will also be gratefully accepted by the organizers of the sale which will benefit Copake Falls Day.
Last year’s Copake Falls Village Wide Yard drew huge crowds throughout the village of Copake Falls and at the Ironworks Schoolhouse on Route 22. We expect a similar turnout this year. Saturday, May 29th kicks off the yard sale season -- in addition to the Copake Falls sale, numerous other big sales will take place in the area that weekend. Shoppers and sellers alike will really have a chance to clean-up (literally and figuratively!) during this big yard sale weekend!
For registration forms and information on the sale, visit www.copakefalls.org or email info@copakefalls.org, or call 518-966-2233.
See you there!
Robin Bruce, Event Chairperson
Thursday, April 29, 2010
"thank you very much!" for publishing the Copake Chronicle
Bob: just a quick note to once again says "thank you very much!" for publishing the Copake Chronicle. Just read about all your hard work on the road and fully understand the need to skip an edition sometimes. We live in Vestal, NY, but spend 4 weeks each year at Taconic Park (where I'm a "walker"!).
Love getting news from that beautiful part of the state!
Safe travel!
Mary
Love getting news from that beautiful part of the state!
Safe travel!
Mary
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
A Formal Request to Assemblyman Marc Molinaro
Recommendation to the Copake Town Board
From The Copake Economic Advisory Board
RE: Harlem Valley Rail Trail
The Copake Economic Advisory Board (unanimously) is asking the Copake Town Board to make a formal request to Assemblyman Marc Molinaro that he request that the New York State Office of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation assign a engineer/planner to develop a plan to extend the Harlem Valley Rail Trail north from the existing trail in Copake Falls through the old Odyssey Farm parcel and out to a Route 22 crossing just north of the “Full Moon” restaurant. All of the land is currently owned by the park.
Thank you for your support,
Leslie Wood
Chair
Copake Economic Advisory Board
From The Copake Economic Advisory Board
RE: Harlem Valley Rail Trail
The Copake Economic Advisory Board (unanimously) is asking the Copake Town Board to make a formal request to Assemblyman Marc Molinaro that he request that the New York State Office of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation assign a engineer/planner to develop a plan to extend the Harlem Valley Rail Trail north from the existing trail in Copake Falls through the old Odyssey Farm parcel and out to a Route 22 crossing just north of the “Full Moon” restaurant. All of the land is currently owned by the park.
Thank you for your support,
Leslie Wood
Chair
Copake Economic Advisory Board
What About The Charter Cable Situation
I started to read with great eagerness the article that started out about the Town Board was about to discuss the Charter cable situation. The where there's smoke there's fire article was interesting, but to many people what you omitted would have been much more interesting. You made mention of Charter Cable, and then went off on a story about, Mr. Crowley, s apology., and the fried electronics. I was boiling when I finished reading. Please understand, this letter is not written in bad spirit. I have extreme respect for you and the Copake Chronicle.
You led your story with one of the biggest issues in Copake, and dropped us cold. What happened with the discussion about Charter cable. What was talked about. To lead into an article the way you did, with a controversial issue, and leave people wondering how could Bob lead us on. I have to say I enjoy your excellent articles on the issues in you cyber news.
It is always interesting, and I must say if it stopped it would be Copake's loss of a great source of Town information. I also , for the very first time have to ask you, what's the rest of the story? I think you touched on a bigger story than what you wrote about, and touched very little. After starting just the second paragraph I jumped with excitement! At last ! here it comes ! New news!, and then nothing more on Charter Cable.
Can you please run an article in the Chronicle about what went down in that discussion about Charter, or just give me an idea in an Email about what was discussed. I suspect it was nothing big, or the whole Town would be buzzing, but anything is bigger than what the Town has been giving us would be better. I still can't believe that an issue this big is still on the back burner, and the Townsfolk are still in the dark.
There may be things happening that we don't know of, and that's where the problem is. We get no public information on anything that goes on with the Town Board if it were not for the Copake Chronicle. Thank heaven for that' or we would be totally in the dark.
Richard
Chronicle Editor Responded
Dear Richard:
I think I understand your anger. There are several things you should know. First is that I only write the lead editorial in the Chronicle each week. The rest of the stories are retrieved from our local county newspapers that I find distributed on the web. The article you mentioned and that made you boil was not written by me, but came from The Columbia Paper.
As to Charter Communications you have correctly pointed out a lack of communication. I will take the blame on this one. There is so much always going on that for whatever reason, that story never got into the Chronicle.
The part that you read in the paper was tail end of a lengthy process. The results are that we still have only Charter Communications.
The reason is that no other carrier wants to come to rural Copake. There is just not enough population to support a new business venture. I tried for over a year to get someone... almost anyone else to come to Copake. There was just no interest. I stalled Charter for a year to try to make something positive happen. I spoke to the Public Service Agencies, and other Cable companies. It is just not going to happen in the near future.
I have other hopes of different technologies jumping over the old copper cable that we have which is so inadequate to our 21st century needs. There are several possibilities, but nothing right now.
I hope that answers some of your questions.
Bob Sacks
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You led your story with one of the biggest issues in Copake, and dropped us cold. What happened with the discussion about Charter cable. What was talked about. To lead into an article the way you did, with a controversial issue, and leave people wondering how could Bob lead us on. I have to say I enjoy your excellent articles on the issues in you cyber news.
It is always interesting, and I must say if it stopped it would be Copake's loss of a great source of Town information. I also , for the very first time have to ask you, what's the rest of the story? I think you touched on a bigger story than what you wrote about, and touched very little. After starting just the second paragraph I jumped with excitement! At last ! here it comes ! New news!, and then nothing more on Charter Cable.
Can you please run an article in the Chronicle about what went down in that discussion about Charter, or just give me an idea in an Email about what was discussed. I suspect it was nothing big, or the whole Town would be buzzing, but anything is bigger than what the Town has been giving us would be better. I still can't believe that an issue this big is still on the back burner, and the Townsfolk are still in the dark.
There may be things happening that we don't know of, and that's where the problem is. We get no public information on anything that goes on with the Town Board if it were not for the Copake Chronicle. Thank heaven for that' or we would be totally in the dark.
Richard
Chronicle Editor Responded
Dear Richard:
I think I understand your anger. There are several things you should know. First is that I only write the lead editorial in the Chronicle each week. The rest of the stories are retrieved from our local county newspapers that I find distributed on the web. The article you mentioned and that made you boil was not written by me, but came from The Columbia Paper.
As to Charter Communications you have correctly pointed out a lack of communication. I will take the blame on this one. There is so much always going on that for whatever reason, that story never got into the Chronicle.
The part that you read in the paper was tail end of a lengthy process. The results are that we still have only Charter Communications.
The reason is that no other carrier wants to come to rural Copake. There is just not enough population to support a new business venture. I tried for over a year to get someone... almost anyone else to come to Copake. There was just no interest. I stalled Charter for a year to try to make something positive happen. I spoke to the Public Service Agencies, and other Cable companies. It is just not going to happen in the near future.
I have other hopes of different technologies jumping over the old copper cable that we have which is so inadequate to our 21st century needs. There are several possibilities, but nothing right now.
I hope that answers some of your questions.
Bob Sacks
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
A Benefit in Support a Local Volunteer Firemen in Need
The community of Colonie, Chipshots Sports Bar and Restaurant located at the Colonie Golf Course, and Comedian Greg Aidala are coming together to support one of their local volunteer firemen who is now in the fight of his life. A benefit is being held Saturday, April 24 at 6pm at Chipshots located at 418 Consual Road, Colonie for the family of Dan Buchan, a 46-year-old Colonie Volunteer firefighter and family man. Dan is shown below with his wife, Kym, and his daughters Hannah and Maggie.
Dan was first diagnosed at age 28, in 1992, when doctors found a brain tumor that was silently growing for years. Dan went through brain surgeries in 1992, 2000, and 2008 and has had radiation and many chemotherapy treatments with only a short 8-year remission between 2000 and 2008.
Dan has been fighting brain cancer for most of his adult life, but is always ready with a great joke and a big smile to warm your heart. “He never seems sick. It’s always a shock to hear he is going in for more treatments or worse, another surgery.” Says his best friend, Mike Markosky of Owego, NY.
“Not only is Dan the strongest man I know, but he has a remarkable way to make everyone feel good when he’s around. He can make a room erupt with laughter... He has a natural sense of humor and his amazing ability to remain positive helps him to keep up the fight.” says his wife Kym, proudly.
Recently, Dan’s prognosis to a Grade 4 tumor is rapidly growing and even spread to his spine and into his spinal fluid. As he was scheduled to temporarily move to Boston for stereotactic pinpoint radiation, due to the severity of his cancer the doctors thought it would be best to have his entire brain and spine radiated close to home.
The benefit is to help offset the enormous expenses that are occurring with medical treatments, co-pays, prescriptions and all that goes along with fighting this horrendous disease.
The benefit will be Saturday, April 24th at 6pm. There will be entertainment, raffles, door prizes, food, draft beer, soda. Admission is $15.
If you would like to make a donation, friends have set up an account at the Trustco Bank, c/o The Daniel Buchan Fund, 34 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205. **If you would like to donate items to be raffled off at the event please send them to: Chipshots Sports Bar, Attn: Jen McCullough, 418 Consual Road, Colonie, NY 12304. If you would like the items to be picked up, please call Kym at 482-4423.
Dan was first diagnosed at age 28, in 1992, when doctors found a brain tumor that was silently growing for years. Dan went through brain surgeries in 1992, 2000, and 2008 and has had radiation and many chemotherapy treatments with only a short 8-year remission between 2000 and 2008.
Dan has been fighting brain cancer for most of his adult life, but is always ready with a great joke and a big smile to warm your heart. “He never seems sick. It’s always a shock to hear he is going in for more treatments or worse, another surgery.” Says his best friend, Mike Markosky of Owego, NY.
“Not only is Dan the strongest man I know, but he has a remarkable way to make everyone feel good when he’s around. He can make a room erupt with laughter... He has a natural sense of humor and his amazing ability to remain positive helps him to keep up the fight.” says his wife Kym, proudly.
Recently, Dan’s prognosis to a Grade 4 tumor is rapidly growing and even spread to his spine and into his spinal fluid. As he was scheduled to temporarily move to Boston for stereotactic pinpoint radiation, due to the severity of his cancer the doctors thought it would be best to have his entire brain and spine radiated close to home.
The benefit is to help offset the enormous expenses that are occurring with medical treatments, co-pays, prescriptions and all that goes along with fighting this horrendous disease.
The benefit will be Saturday, April 24th at 6pm. There will be entertainment, raffles, door prizes, food, draft beer, soda. Admission is $15.
If you would like to make a donation, friends have set up an account at the Trustco Bank, c/o The Daniel Buchan Fund, 34 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205. **If you would like to donate items to be raffled off at the event please send them to: Chipshots Sports Bar, Attn: Jen McCullough, 418 Consual Road, Colonie, NY 12304. If you would like the items to be picked up, please call Kym at 482-4423.
Join Legion Riders - Sunday, June 13th for our Poker Ride
American Legion Post 184
Legion Riders
Hudson, N. Y.
Our Legion Riders have picked Sunday, June 13th for our Poker Ride.We would like you to join us at the Legion Hall in Hudson where it will begin between Ten AM and 12 Noon. We will charge each person twenty dollars. Whatever we bring in we will split with the person who has the best poker hand.
If you don't have a Bike you are welcomed to follow in a van or car. You can start with your group between ten and noon. This run will end up at Blue Stores. It's a lot of fun and We're sure you will enjoy the day. Any other info please contact our President Gus Pappaeliou
917-337-4091 or vice Pres. Bob Mayo 845-494-6551.
Thank you,
Secretary,
Charlotte Papineau
Legion Riders
Hudson, N. Y.
Our Legion Riders have picked Sunday, June 13th for our Poker Ride.We would like you to join us at the Legion Hall in Hudson where it will begin between Ten AM and 12 Noon. We will charge each person twenty dollars. Whatever we bring in we will split with the person who has the best poker hand.
If you don't have a Bike you are welcomed to follow in a van or car. You can start with your group between ten and noon. This run will end up at Blue Stores. It's a lot of fun and We're sure you will enjoy the day. Any other info please contact our President Gus Pappaeliou
917-337-4091 or vice Pres. Bob Mayo 845-494-6551.
Thank you,
Secretary,
Charlotte Papineau
I am more informed about Copake
Bob:
Thanks for the Chronicle. I understand about putting things together, but I don't know how you get the time and energy to put out the newspaper for Copake each week for free. Even the ads are free. It is a remarkable achievement. I have lived here for 30 years and I have never been more informed about the town. You have my thanks for a job well done. All of Copake is up to date and understands the local political situations and events. I find your coverage, very well rounded. You clearly have strong opinions and state them in no uncertain terms. I don't agree with everything you say, but for the most of it you make a lot of sense.
Thanks again
John Clark
West Copake
Thanks for the Chronicle. I understand about putting things together, but I don't know how you get the time and energy to put out the newspaper for Copake each week for free. Even the ads are free. It is a remarkable achievement. I have lived here for 30 years and I have never been more informed about the town. You have my thanks for a job well done. All of Copake is up to date and understands the local political situations and events. I find your coverage, very well rounded. You clearly have strong opinions and state them in no uncertain terms. I don't agree with everything you say, but for the most of it you make a lot of sense.
Thanks again
John Clark
West Copake
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