TheRecorder. Now Open! Cops: Family s fatal beating was for a confession By JOHN KEKIS The Associated Press. Inside. Amsterdam, NY

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1 Worth repeating Steven Spielberg s Bridge of Spies is a movie you ll want to see a second time. Page 12 A tall order to fill The Mets face the best pitcher the Dodgers can throw at them in tonight s Game 5. Page 21 TheRecorder Thursday October 15, 2015, N.Y. 75 CENTS Community feedback Survey paints partial picture of local needs Inside Comics Classifieds Happenings Lottery numbers Obituaries Opinion Sports TV listings Weekender Sun and showers Friday. Chilly weekend ahead. Page 19 GO FLY A KITE Cops: Family s fatal beating was for a confession By JOHN KEKIS NEW HARTFORD Two teenage brothers were brutally beaten in church one fatally in an effort by their parents, sister and other members to get them to confess their sins, police said Wednesday in a case involving an insular congregation that had sparked gossip and suspicion among neighbors. Police said spiritual counseling at the Word of Life church in upstate New York turned into an hours-long attack Sunday night in which Lucas Leonard, 19, and his 17-year-old brother, Christopher, were pummeled with fists and kicked. They suffered injuries to the abdomen, genitals, back and thighs. Alex Cooper/Recorder staff Dan Cook of Amsterdam flies a Jazz kite in the northern section of the Four Diamonds field Wednesday in Amsterdam. Strong gusts of wind and clear skies made it a great day for playing outdoors. More photos, Page 5. From the left: Sarah Ferguson, 33, Linda Morey, 54, Joseph Irwin, 26, and David Morey, 26, are arraigned in front of Judge Bill M. Virkler after being charged with second-degree assault of 17- year-old Christopher T. Leonard, Tuesday in New Hartford. By JOHN PURCELL Recorder News Staff The candid opinions of Amsterdam residents are revealed in results of a recent survey, but the limited diversity of responses may leave city officials wanting more input. The City of Amsterdam Community Needs Assessment Survey was taken by approximately 188 people, the vast majority identifying as city residents, who provided feedback on what direction the city should take. Questions were focused on six areas of need identified through roundtable discussions, including revitalization, housing, food, transportation, education and marketing. The survey was available for about a month and the deadline for responses was Aug. 10. Community and Economic Development Director Robert von Hasseln said when survey respondents answered what three words describe the city now the responses focused on blight, poverty and bickering among officials. However, when switching to Please see SURVEY, Page 4 Eventually, Lucas stopped breathing and relatives took him early Monday to a hospital, where he died, police said. Authorities went to the church and found his younger brother, who was hospitalized in serious condition. Both brothers were subjected to physical punishment over the course of several hours, in hopes that each would confess to prior sins and ask for forgiveness, Police Chief Michael Inserra said. He said investigators have not determined what the supposed sins were. The brothers parents, Bruce and Deborah Leonard, were charged with manslaughter in Please see BEATING, Page 4 Now Open! 1451 Rt. 5S Amsterdam, NY South Side Square near The Recorder Mon.-Sat. 9 to 9 & Sun. 12 to 6

2 2 / Thursday, October 15, 2015 LOCAL The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. WHAT S HAPPENING Today St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 24 Pulaski St., will sell homemade pierogies, potato with cheese or cabbage, from 10 a.m. to 4 The cost is $7.50 per dozen, fresh or frozen. Stuffed cabbage will be sold for $2.50 each, as well as kielbasa. The Amsterdam Free Library will host a pre-school learning hour on day and night at 10:30 a.m. The Walter Elwood Nature Club will meet at the Horace J. Inman Senior Center, 53 Guy Park Ave., at 7 Redhawk, born on the Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, will speak about his spiritual walk from South Dakota to California. The program is free and open to the public. FONDA A chicken barbecue will be held at Firemen s Field, Park Street, from 4 to 6:30 The cost is a $10 dinner donation. The event will benefit the Whipple family. Presale tickets are available at NBT Bank of Fonda, Michael s Diner of Fultonville, and the Montgomery County Sheriff s Office. FORT PLAIN The Fort Plain Museum, 389 Canal St., will host Bill McMillen who will give a presentation on tinsmithing in America at 6:30 A suggested donation of $5 includes the presentation and self-guided tour of the museum. For more information, call or fortplainmuseum@yahoo.com. Friday St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 24 Pulaski St., will sell homemade pierogies, potato with cheese or cabbage, from 10 a.m. to 4 The cost is $7.50 per dozen, fresh or frozen. Stuffed cabbage will be sold for $2.50 each, as well as kielbasa. The United Methodist Church, 347 Golf Course Road, is having a bargain sale from 4 to 7 Next to new toys, books, clothing, linens, and small furniture available. The Christian Women s Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 39 St. John St., will host An Evening of Music and Dance for adults only from 7 to 10 Entertainment will be provided by Med-Rock and will feature 50s, 60s and 70s music. Admission is $10 and includes a glass of wine and hors d oeuvres. For more information, contact the church office at FORT JOHNSON There will be a guided candlelight tour of Old Fort Johnson, corner of routes 5 and 67 from 7 to 9 The event includes a historic reading from Sir William Johnson and others during the French and Indian Wars. Tour groups leave from the visitor center every half hour and last about 30 minutes. Cost is $5 per person. FONDA St. Cecilia s Church, 26 Broadway, will hold its annual rummage sale at the parish hall from 8 a.m. to 3 The sale will continue Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit the local food pantry, Haven of Hope. ST. JOHNSVILLE Nifty Needles will meet at Margaret Reaney Memorial Library, 19 Kingsbury Ave., at 10 a.m. The group is open to anyone who enjoys handicrafts, and will continue to meet sthe first and third Friday of each month. For more information, contact Dawn GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Lamphere at Saturday Photo submitted Raymond and Shirley Reksc of Perth were married Aug. 28, 1965, at St. Mary s Church in Amsterdam. A 50th anniversary party was held Aug. 29 at the Raindancer Restaurant, given to the couple by their children, Patty Reksc and Michael and Betsy Reksc. Family and friends attended from Amsterdam, Hagaman, Perth, Johnstown, Gloversville, Benson, Schenectady and Connecticut. The Amsterdam Free Library will host Express Yourself: Leaf Wreath at 10 a.m. Kathy Pooler, author of Ever Faithful to His Lead: My Journey Away From Emotional Abuse, will hold a book signing at Old Peddler s Wagon from 10 a.m. to noon. A mental health family support group will meet from 1 to 3 at St. Mary s Healthcare, 427 Guy Park Ave., third floor, group room D. It is open to family members and loved ones who are caring for, or supporting someone with mental illness. For further information, call Mary Lou Barry at The Century Club of Amsterdam, 130 Guy Park Ave., will host its annual Psychic Fair from 11 a.m. to 7 The event will feature readers and holistic vendors, tarot cards, palm readers and more. There will also be food and raffles. Admission is $8 and readings will be an additional charge.for more information, call FORT JOHNSON A fall festival will be held at the Old Fort Johnson, corner of Routes 5 and 67. The event includes tours of the 1749 house and gardens, baking demonstrations with the 18th century reproduction oven and a variety of activities for the whole family. FORT PLAIN The town of Minden will host its first Minden History Day from 10 a.m. to 2 at the town offices, 134 Route 80. Bring historical items to share, including but not limited to old photographs, an antique schoolbook, and an ancestor s journal. FULTONVILLE The Fultonville Reformed Church, corner of routes 30A and 5S will serve, its annual ham and scalloped potato dinner from 4 to 7 Dinner will include ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, summer slaw, homemade applesauce, bread, beverage and dessert. The cost is $9 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 6 to 12. Children under age 5 are free. For more information, call Terri at JOHNSTOWN The Johnstown Reformed Church, 351 N. Perry St., will serve a roast beef supper from 4:30 to 7 The price for adults is $12 and children ages 6-12 is $6. Take-out will be available. MAYFIELD The Mayfield United Methodist Church, 19 North Main St., will hold its annual turkey dinner from 4 to 6:30 The menu will include turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, squash, vegetables, homemade rolls and assorted desserts. Beverages will be available. The cost is $9.50 for adults, $4.50 for children 6-12 and free for five and under. Take-out will be available. Delivery can be arranged within a five-mile range by calling from 3 to 6 For more information, call Sandy Aesch at MINAVILLE The Montgomery County Public Health Department will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats and domestic ferrets at the Town of Florida Highway Department, Fort Hunter Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. The clinic is free only for Montgomery County residents. otherwise the veterinarian administration fee is $10 per vaccine. Dogs must be leashed; cats and ferrets must be contained in a pet carrier or box when attending the clinic. For more information, call TheRecorder Published by PORT JACKSON MEDIA KEVIN McCLARY Publisher GEOFFREY E. DYLONG Associate Publisher Printed every Monday through Saturday Not published Christmas Day MAIN OFFICE: 1 Venner Road Amsterdam, N.Y (518) (800) 453-NEWS (6397) Auto Credit Card Pay $15.50 per month Recorder reserves the right to edit, classify, cancel or reject any advertisements or news copy at any time. 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3 The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. LOCAL Thursday, October 15, 2015 / 3 Saturday GLOVERSVILLE The Glove Performing Arts Center will host "Haunted Happenings" with "The Witch's Jamboree" featuring the Gloversville Glamour Girls Society from 11 a.m. to 3 The event will include craft activities, a costume parade and more. General admission is $3. Children up to 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call , ext. 25, or log on to Sunday Trinity Lutheran Church, 42 Guy Park Ave., will host a free Halloween organ recital by Malcolm Kogut, featuring a mix of traditional and original scary themes, from 3 to 5 There will be a free-will offering. Treats will follow the performance. The NYS Children s Foundation is hosting an October fundraiser at Marcellino s Pizza, 226 W. Main St., from 1 to 3 The event will include treats, games, raffles, music and more. Prizes will be given for the spookiest, funniest and most imaginative Halloween costumes. The cost is $10 for adults, $7 for children 12 and under. Children ages 3 and under are free. For more information, call or log on to Facebook. Friday, Oct. 23 HAGAMAN The Hagaman Youth Commission will hold a Halloween party at the Civic Center, Pawling Street, from 5:30 to 8 Come with a Halloween costume for dancing, games, food and a costume contest. Prizes will be given by age group for most creative, scariest, cutest, funniest and best overall costume. HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS October Special 20% OFF Opals & Pink Sapphires Sunday, Oct. 25 HAGAMAN A fall hay ride and cookout will be held at the town of Amsterdam office and garage at 1 Tractors will leave promptly at 1:30 and make their way to Olbrych's field for hot dogs, cider doughnuts, marshmallows and drinks, and then to Bill Bailey's farm to see the animals. Friday, Oct. 30 HAGAMAN Trick of treating in the village of Hagaman will be held between 5:30 and 8 Visit the houses with their front porch lights on. GLOVERSVILLE The Glove Performing Arts Center will present The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Doors open at 7:30 and the movie starts at 8 General admission is $10. Anyone under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are welcomed and encouraged. To purchase tickets, call Saturday, Oct. 31 The Elks Lodge will hold its annual Halloween parade at 1, rain or shine. The parade route will begin at the corner of Guy Park and Evelyn avenues, proceed down Guy Park Avenue and end at Wall Street. The Amsterdam Free Library will hold a Zombie Bash at the library at 2 Trick or treating in the city is between 6 and 8 Trick or treaters are encouraged to be accompanied by an adult and be alert to traffic around them. Residents who wish to be visited by trick or treaters should keep their porch lights on. 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4 4 / Thursday, October 15, 2015 LOCAL The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. Survey from page 1 what the city could be, he was pleased to see many upbeat comments. There is a lot of talk about negativity in this city, von Hasseln said, but they don t seem to have lost their faith in the fact that the future could be different. That was hugely important to me when I was reading this. Von Hasseln is still combing through answers for takeaways from the feedback, but he is planning today to the raw results to everyone who is on participation lists from prior roundtables, brainstorming sessions, and other activities related to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Needs Assessment process. He said results should also be posted to the city s web site by Friday, with hard copies available at the city clerk s office and Amsterdam Free Library. Surveys were completed by about 1.5 percent of the adult population in the city, 18 years old and older, and the majority were white, and not Hispanic or Latino. The median age for participants between 45 to 65 years, with most having income around middle-class or above, said von Hasseln. You re seeing a picture here that is older, wealthier, outside of the downtown area responses, he said. After we analyze this a little more fully we might want to do some more targeted surveying. Overall, he was pleased with In Memoriam Gary Paul Kietzmann, Jr. In loving memory of my son/brother/uncle Who passed away 9 years ago today, October 15, Gone yet not forgotten, Although we are apart, Your spirit lives within me, Forever in my heart. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. Love and miss you forever, Mom, Ramon, Beth Damon, Deegan and Caliana In Loving Memory Andy Tambasco October 15, 2010 It s been five long years since you left us so suddenly, not even a chance to say goodbye. In memory we see you just the same, as long as we live we will treasure your name, deep in our hearts you are living yet, for we loved you too dearly to every forget. You are forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Love Always, Wife Joan, Children Tony, Angela & Justin, and granddaughter Amethyst Lottery numbers ALBANY (AP) Here are the winning numbers selected Wednesday in the New York State Lottery: MIDDAY DAILY: LUCKY SUM: 9 MIDDAY WINFOUR: LUCKY SUM: 10 EVENING DAILY: LUCKY SUM: 13 EVENING WINFOUR: LUCKY SUM: 21 PICK 10: 6, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 33, 34, 37, 41, 42, 45, 46, 53, 54, 56, 66, 69, 71, 79 TAKE 5: 18, 27, 28, 30, 31 POWER BALL: 15, 20, 29, 31, 40. POWERBALL: 1 LOTTO: 13, 35, 42, 47, 48, 58. BONUS: 52 the number of people who completed the survey due to its larger size and complexity. He said a normal size survey would yield a response rate of 5 to 10 percent. Generally, the shorter the survey the more people will participate. If I could ve put this on a postcard then we would have had a larger figure, he said. I think the information is more valuable than if we had done a shorter survey, but that brought the numbers down. He said the survey was publicized through social media and local news organizations. There were are also hard copies available at City Hall, the library, Centro Civico, Inman Senior Center, some local businesses, and the farmers market on Main Street. Approximately 75 percent of the surveys were completed online, according to von Hasseln, and the hard copy submissions had to be manually entered. Von Hasseln said someone he worked with on historical projects did help enter data from the hard copies into his computer. Due to a restriction with the survey provider s online platform, he said it could only be accessed from the computer on his office. I m a very slow typist and all the ones that came in manually had to be entered in, he said. I d pound them as best and as often as I could, but it had to be done consistently along with everything else. In addition to using the survey to draft a Community Action Plan with HUD, it will help update the city s comprehensive plan. I didn t think we would be starting to move on to comprehensive planning until early this winter anyway, so it didn t seem to me to be as a priority as other people recently seemed to have made it. There was also very little editing performed on written responses, which von Hasseln admittedly said included some racist or derogatory remarks. This is like the written version of road rage, he said. I wanted to make sure that everybody who wrote something, their comments were there. Rebuilding the economic foundation of the city was a top priority identified from several selections offered. Somewhat tying into the county s branding initiative goals, people also strongly believe improving the city s image and identity in the region is important. The East End was the overwhelming choice for the geographical area with the greatest need, with downtown and the West End rounding out the top three. The majority of respondents identified as living in the West End, followed by Market Hill and the South Side. Mayor Ann Thane is not surprised the East End emerged as the area of greatest need. It s the corridor that is the most visible, she said. I think the deterioration off of East Main Street is not as striking as what we see on that main drag. Republican mayoral candidate Michael Villa had yet to review the survey results, but was not surprised to hear the economy and blight are top concerns. Villa said one issue he hears from residents is the blight in the city. Thane said the oldest areas in the city closest to industrial properties are experiencing the most blight, but battling issues alongside financial constraints is challenging. City officials have pursued grants and other funding to tackle the issue. Senior housing and expanding senior food programs were both top choices in respective categories. However, von Hasseln questioned if there really is a need for more senior food programs or if people selected it because it s a good thing or something they might need themselves some day. He also questioned the high support for the need of veteran housing. He is a veteran and said his experiences and talks with fellow veterans have not shown this. I m beginning to wonder, is this one of those ones where people voted because they think it is a good thing. We need to do more for our seniors, we need to do more for our veterans, he said. Von Hasseln is tentatively planning to review results of the survey and field questions from the public Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 in city council chambers. Beating from page 1 Lucas death. Four other adults were charged with assault in the younger brother s beating, including Sarah Ferguson, 33, the victims sister. The beatings took place at a redbrick former elementary school that serves as both a church and a home for several members of the congregation, including one of the suspects. The church has existed for as many as 30 years in New Hartford, a once-thriving mill town of 22,000 people about 50 miles from Syracuse. I m really afraid. In my heart I don t think this is the first incident, said Eva Monaghan, who lives around the corner. Over all the years, I can t imagine this is the first thing. Maybe nothing as bad. Around town, it s considered a cult. The police chief, however, said he had no indication Word of Life was anything but a church and a home. Tara Litz, who used to live next door to the church, said: I never really had any ill problems with them, but I did see a lot of sketchy things regarding stuff in my backyard, weird hours of the night, weird chanting, humming. Nancy Kneller, who used to work at a Catholic church next door, said residents had long been suspicious of the place. Why are they so secretive? Why are there no kids out playing? she said. Still, she added, I think they re good people that made a bad decision. Nearby, in the village where the Leonard brothers lived with their parents, neighbors recalled a deeply religious family that kept OBITUARY Virginia S. Pottynski Memorial Mass Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass for Mrs. Virginia S. Pottynski, who died Aug. 30, 2015, on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary s Church, 156 Main St., Amsterdam. Jendrzejczak FUNERAL HOME 200 Church Street, Amsterdam, New York mostly to itself. All the suspects pleaded not guilty. Lawyers for the parents and the sister had no comment. Seven children, four of them Ferguson s, were turned over to child welfare authorities. Police said more arrests are expected as the investigation continues. We re not alleging that they intended to kill their son, Inserra said of the parents, but they were attempting to seriously hurt their son, and he died as a result. After Lucas was brought to the hospital, police suspected Christopher had been hurt, too, but his relatives wouldn t tell officers where he was, the chief said. After searching for hours, police found him on the church s second floor. The Leonards live in Clayville, a village of 350 people, in a twostory, wood-frame duplex. The sister lives in the attic with her own children, a neighbor said. Lucas and Christopher read the Bible two hours a day at their parents insistence and weren t really allowed to go out of their house for sleepovers, said another neighbor, Nicole Howard. The brothers weren t allowed to do normal things, but they tried to be as normal as they could be. The Leonards home-schooled their children, eschewed TV and did not take part in Halloween, either leaving home or turning off all the lights, neighbor Jim Constantine said. Some Christians do not observe Halloween because of its pagan origins and macabre themes. Bridge replacement nearly complete ALBANY (AP) State transportation officials say work is nearly completed on the replacement of two suburban Albany interstate bridges on one of the busiest stretches of highway in upstate New York. Department of Transportation Commissioner Matthew Driscoll announced Wednesday that the $22 million project in the town of Colonie is on track to be finished by the end of the month. The project has replaced the bridges carrying Interstate 87 the Adirondack Northway over Albany- Shaker Road. The new bridges replace the originals that were built during Northway construction in They carry an average of about 100,000 vehicles each day. Shoulder paving and landscaping will continue for the next two weeks. Cherish the memory of your loved ones with In Memoriam In Memoriam is the perfect way to honor the memories of family and friends who are no longer with us for only $1.45 a line. In order to offer you this low rate, we require payment when you place your memoriam. Copy deadline is two business days prior to publication date. To help you say what is in your heart, please ask to see our selection of prewritten memoriam verses. The Recorder, Advertising Department 1 Venner Rd., Amsterdam, NY NO PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED Celebration of Life In Memory of Mrs. Gail Griffin Long time teacher at SMI Please join us for a Gathering of Memories Saturday, October 17th, 2015 from 1-3 pm St. Mary s Institute, Amsterdam In lieu of flowers please bring a child s winter hat or mittens to be donated in Mrs. Griffin s memory

5 The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. LOCAL Thursday, October 15, 2015 / 5 Climate change: State is offering money to farms Local man dies in accident BROADALBIN A 63-year-old Broadalbin man died in a one-vehicle accident on Midline Road Sunday evening, Sgt. Maris Soldner of the New York State Police said. Lawrence Belanger of South Second Avenue died after he failed to negotiate a curve and struck a utility pole around 10:30 Sunday, police said. Soldner said deputies don t believe speed, alcohol or drugs were a factor in the accident; also, Belanger wasn t wearing a seat belt at the time. The driver was not responsive when emergency responders arrived on the scene, police said. Belanger was pronounced dead at the scene by Fulton County Coroner Margaret Luck. New York State Police Donna Hohlenkamp, 49, of Fort Johnson, was charged Saturday with driving while intoxicated and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Police said they stopped Hohlenkamp for allegedly driving erratically on Young Road in the village of Fort Johnson. She was released on tickets to appear in Amsterdam Town Court at a later date. Jessica M. Rocca, 33 of Fort Johnson, was charged Saturday with aggravated driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of marijuana. Police said they observed Rocca parked on Hickory Hill Road in the town of Mohawk. She was released on tickets to appear in town court at a later date. James D. Reed, 31, of Schenectady, was charged Oct. 7 with petit larceny after a loss protection officer allegedly observed him with stolen merchandise from Wal-Mart in the town of Amsterdam. Reed was arraigned in town court and remanded to Montgomery County POLICE REPORT SMOOTH SAILING Dan Cook of Amsterdam took advantage of the sunshine and gusty wind to take his Jazz kite out Wednesday at the Four Diamonds in Amsterdam. Alex Cooper/Recorder staff jail in lieu of $2,500 cash or $5,000 bond bail. John McCleary, 45, of Gloversville, was charged Saturday with driving while intoxicated. Police said they stopped McCleary on Route 30A in the town of Mayfield for driving on the shoulder of the roadway. McCleary reportedly failed field sobriety tests and allegedly refused to provide a breath sample. He was arraigned in town court and released. He is scheduled to reappear in court at a later date. Deborah Siwik, 57, of Mayfield, was arrested Sunday and charged with driving while intoxicated. Police said they stopped her for speeding on Route 30A in the town of Mayfield. Siwik reportedly failed field sobriety tests and had an blood-alcohol content of.11 percent, according to the report. She was released on tickets to appear in town court at a later date. Debra Smigen, 44, of Gloversville, was charged with driving while intoxicated after a trooper stopped her for driving erratically on Route 29A in the town of Johnstown, according to a report. Police said she failed field sobriety tests and had a blood-alcohol content of.12 percent. She was released on tickets to appear in town court at a later date. Montgomery County Sheriff Nicholas J. Skahill, 20, of 210 Moyer St., Canajoharie, was charged last Thursday with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and operating an uninspected motor vehicle. Deputies said Skahill was observed driving on West Grand Street in the village of Palatine Bridge with an expired inspection. His license was allegedly suspended for failure to pay driver responsibility. Skahill was issued tickets to appear in Palatine town court at a later date. By EMILY DREW Recorder News Staff FONDA In an effort to help local farms thrive despite the effects of climate change, New York state has announced a new $1.4 million grant program for farmers to care for their land by cutting down on greenhouse gases and enhancing soil health. The Climate Resilient Farming grant, which became available Oct. 9, is open for application until Dec. 14 through Montgomery County s Soil and Water Conservation District and concentrates on maintaining farmlands with climate change making the weather unpredictable. With the number of farms in the county, SWCD district manager Corey Nellis said he expects the grant to be a success. The $1.4 million comes from the Environmental Protection Fund through state initiative appropriations. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D- Rotterdam, has voiced support of the grant and urged local farmers to reach out and apply. Santabarbara said the grant will help our local farmers with the challenges of extreme weather conditions and strengthen the state s agriculture economy for future generations. Nellis anticipates several local farmers in the county to take advantage of the grant. Even though there are several state and federal grants already helping farms like the Environmental Quality Incentives and Wildlife Habitat Incentives programs every little bit helps, he said. We try to find every available source, Nellis said. We work hard. This is just another wonderful program to go in there and marry it to some of the things we re already working on. According to the grant description, the funding is available for projects that mitigate the impact of agriculture on climate change and enhance the on-farm adaptation and resiliency to projected climate conditions. The grant consists of three components: agricultural waste and storage cover and flare systems, on-farm water management, and systems that enhance soil. Nellis said only one farmer qualifies for the waste storage cover portion of the grant because he is the only farmer in the county who separates solid and liquid waste. The grant would save the farmer money, and also save gallons of water, according to Nellis. As for the second portion of the grant, directed toward on-farm riparian, floodplain and upland water management, Nellis said he has no plans to apply for any flood or drought assistance in the county. The last couple years, it s been pretty smooth, he said. In 2006 and 2008, he said there were 11 floods due to storms that had a significant effect downstream, but little impact on farmlands. I don t know that there s a lot that can be done from the flood perspective, he said. The third portion of the grant, going toward maintaining soil health, is the one Nellis said will have the most impact in the county. It makes up $150,000 of the grant funding. According to the state s grant description, the practices that make local farms available for the soil health portion are soil conservation, erosion control, prescribed rotational grazing, and riparian buffer systems. Improved soil health can improve water storage and nitrogen recycling by crops, and create carbon sinks, all of which reduce greenhouse gases, according to the description. Climate change predictions for New York State include increased overall precipitation, more severe and more frequent storm/flooding events, and more common short-term droughts. Improved soil health yields benefits during all of these scenarios, according to the guidelines. Nellis said farmers received a soil health grant last year, allowing the SWCD to work on 150 acres with nearly 15 local farmers. Since Montgomery County is made largely of dairy and grain farmers, soil health grants apply directly to both. That grant, he said, was a very successful program. If we can continue to be successful and get grants awarded to us, it would be very beneficial. We already sat down and talked about the potential application we can put in. This gives us another grant opportunity, another funding source to expand and enhance the work we re already doing, Nellis said. NY eyes plan to renovate Whiteface cabin WILMINGTON (AP) The Department of Environmental Conservation and the Adirondack Park Agency are taking public comments on a proposal to renovate a cabin called Porcupine Lodge on Lookout Mountain within the Whiteface Mountain Ski Area. The state has to put the proposal up to public scrutiny to make sure it conforms to the Adirondack State Land Master Plan. Porcupine Lodge was originally used as a warming hut when Marble Mountain Ski Area was in operation. It was built in The Olympic Regional Development Authority wants to make minor modifications to the lodge and construct a hospitality deck to accommodate day use by the general public during ski season.

6 6 / Thursday, October 15, 2015 YOUR WORLD The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. Leftover cash? Ex-lawmakers find use for money WE ACCEPT EBT CARDS Q: A: Arsyl De Jesus, MD Radiation Oncologist NYOH - Riverfront Center, Amsterdam TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) No matter how they exited a loss, a resignation, a retirement former members of Congress can pretty much do whatever they want with leftover campaign cash as long as it s political or charitable. Evan Bayh has kept $10 million in campaign contributions since leaving the Senate in 2011, raising plenty of questions about the Indiana Democrat s political future or perhaps his children s. Mary Landrieu has more than $146,000 since her Senate loss last year and the Louisiana Democrat is talking about giving some of it to former Republican colleagues, much to the chagrin of Democrats. Mark Foley, the Florida Republican who resigned in disgrace in 2006 after the revelation that he had sent sexually suggestive electronic messages to former male pages, is holding onto $1 million and hoping for a political miracle. In an age of furious fundraising, dozens of former senators and House members are sitting on tens of millions of dollars in unspent campaign money. They can t use it for personal expenses, but they can hold onto it indefinitely, donate it to political causes or give it to charity, as former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman did when he gave $815,000 to a college scholarship program. Up until the 1970s, the one restriction placed on leftover campaign money was that it had to be spent on lawful purposes, including just keeping it for personal use, said Bill Canfield, a Washington-based lawyer who is an expert in campaign finance. It was like a savings account once you retired you could take it home, Canfield said. How is radiation used in treating breast cancer? 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7 The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. YOUR WORLD Thursday, October 15, 2015 / 7 Police disband sit-in at Baltimore City Hall BALTIMORE (AP) Baltimore police disbanded an overnight occupation of City Hall by activists opposed to moves to make the city s interim police commissioner permanent, and at least 12 people could be seen being led away earlier today to police vehicles. At least 25 police officers converged outside the building hours before dawn as activists was still inside from a protest sit-in that erupted Wednesday over numerous demands for better policing. Several of the demonstrators could be seen by an Associated Press reporter as they were led off in plastic handcuffs and loaded into transport vehicles. It is our duty to fight for our freedom! We have nothing to lose but our chains! others watching the police operation shouted at the officers. Police said in a statement posted on their social media site that a small number of protesters had decided to leave after hours of warnings to the demonstrators. The remaining protesters refused to leave the building. As a direct result of their failure to comply, the remaining protesters have been arrested and charged with trespassing. There are no reported injuries at this time to any protesters or officers, the police statement added. Police did not elaborate on the number of people arrested or their identities. A message left for Baltimore Police Department spokesman T.J. Smith wasn t immediately returned. Following the police operation, police were seen leaving and the complex was largely quiet by 5 a.m. Some of those who had left before the arrests said mostly student activists. They said they opposed city deliberations to make permanent the interim appointment of Police Protesters shout as council members leave the chamber at city hall in Baltimore Wednesday. A city council subcommittee voted to make Kevin Davis the permanent police commissioner Wednesday. Commissioner Kevin Davis, adding they had been given no chance for input and had several other demands. All we are doing is peacefully demonstrating. We were disrespected by Kevin Davis. He didn t take us seriously, said Kevin Wellons, a 19-year-old man who left the sit-in around 3:30 a.m. with several others after protesters received a police warning. Kwame Rose, an organizer who had been with the group for hours, also left with several others before police moved in. Rose said activists will continue opposing moves to permanently appoint Davis to the top police position. The politicians, they failed us today, Rose said of meetings Wednesday that kicked off deliberations on making Davis permanent in his post. Davis took the interim role in July after predecessor Anthony Batts was fired amid a spike in violent crime in Baltimore. The spike followed unrest and rioting in April after the death of Freddie Gray, a black man who died after suffering a severe injury in police custody. October is Members of the Baltimore Uprising coalition, which includes both high school and community activists, had begun shouting from the upper gallery of City Council chambers as a Council subcommittee prepared for its vote Wednesday. All night, all day, we will fight for Freddie Gray! the activists chanted amid calls to postpone the vote. No justice, no peace! The activists then began their sit-in. The full council is to vote on the appointment Monday. If approved by the full council, Davis would earn $200,000 a year under a contract to run through June of Three of the subcommittee s five members voted in favor of Davis. Councilman Nick Mosby, who is married to State s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, voted against the confirmation, while Carl Stokes, who is running for mayor, abstained. Marilyn Mosby had decided to prosecute six officers in connection with Gray s death. All of the officers are currently awaiting trial. In the aftermath of Mosby s decision and the widespread unrest, homicides began to rise and residents in crime-addled neighborhoods accused police officers of abandoning their posts. One of the demonstrators, Lawrence Brown, said the activists really wanted to challenge the coronation process for commissioner Davis and ask some critical questions about how police have handled protests since he s been in charge, and other questions about fairness and equity around policing. The protesters said they wanted Davis and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to listen to their demands. Among them: that police avoid using military-type equipment such as armored vehicles, and only use riot gear as a last resort to protect officers. In the interest of constitutional rights, the protesters said, they also want officers to always wear badges and name tags. 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8 8 / Thursday, October 15, 2015 OPINION The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Let s just get on with the debate To the editor: Seems to me, The Recorder can confirm my willingness to debate without ridiculous demands. With permission from the station s management, I posted an event invitation page on Facebook after receiving an from WCSS that both The Recorder s publisher, my opponent s paid consultant, and I received. It outlined the date, time, place and rules, and listed the moderator and panelists that the radio station chose. Now, because of this candidate s fear, the debate has been pushed out another week and this man wants to appoint a panelist of his choosing. Whatever. I m glad the station declined the request to reduce the duration of the debate from two hours to one hour. It is blatantly obvious that my opponent is terrified of this debate. He d rather make the debate structure a topic of conversation and smear me with the lie that I have controlled the terms of this event than just agree on where and when to meet. This takes all attention away from important city issues and the fact that he has no plan for Amsterdam since announcing his run 11 and a half months ago. I just want to debate. Hey, Mike: Show up. Answer questions. ANN M. THANE, Amsterdam The writer is mayor of Amsterdam. Thanks for all your efforts To the editor: On Wednesday, Sept. 30, I was listening to Bob Going s radio talk show when I heard a retired city worker call the show. The retired city worker thanked Ron Barone for helping with their health insurance benefits. This made me realize that the retirees were concerned that their benefits were being reduced. Ron took control of the situation, assuring benefits would stay the same or better, while saving significant sums of money for the city ($200,000). Great news. We live in a cynical time. We all forget to take the time to thank our representatives. So it was especially gratifying to hear the retired city employee take time out of his busy life to thank Ron for all his hard work. So, thank you Ron Barone for all your efforts, many of which go without you taking public credit. Keep up the great job you re doing. BITALIA SANCHEZ, Amsterdam Warming to the inevitable To the editor: Having just returned from the Presbyterian Earth Care Conference in Montreat, N.C., I have been energized to work toward mitigating global warming. Having handwritten all my congressmen, both state and federal, plus the president and governor, I now plan to write monthly articles for four newsletters, and copy them to seven local newspapers, and to my congressmen. Here, then, is my first article: Global warming is here. It s human-caused, and it s advancing more rapidly than had been forecast. Since 1970, Earth s average temperature has risen about 2 degrees Fahrenheit. This doesn t sound like much, but consider that the last ice age was, on average, only 5 to 6 degrees colder. Climate scientists predict that, if we continue the way we re going, Earth s average temperature could rise as much as 10 to 12 degrees F. Can we survive this? I think not. Already, the polar ice caps are melting, ships can now pass through the Arctic Northwest Passage during summer. We re suffering droughts in many places, due not only to lack of rainfall but the shrinking of glaciers that once provided water downstream. Permafrost in the tundra is melting, releasing methane, which is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Ninety-eight percent of our scientists are adamant that we must do something now to keep the temperature rise at less than 2 degrees centigrade, which is about 3.4 degrees F, by the end of this century. As for the other 2 percent, they are most likely funded by big oil, coal and other multi-nationals. I believe it is our moral obligation to our children and grandchildren to do all we can to keep the temperature rise below 2 degrees C. JAHNN SWANKER-GIBSON, Johnstown COMMENTARY Banana Republicans? When Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., walked into a Capitol Hill conference room to meet with his Republican colleagues last Thursday, he seemed a certain bet to be elected the next speaker of the House of Representatives. Subsequent reports revealed McCarthy already knew he didn t have enough votes to win, or if he did, it was barely enough, but an insufficient majority to rule the contentious GOP caucus. And so he shocked everyone By when he emerged and announced his CAL withdrawal as a candidate. THOMAS The website The Hill reported that Rep. Tom Rice, R-S.C., and Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, confronted Speaker John Boehner over his apparently unilateral decision to postpone the election of a new speaker following McCarthy s withdrawal. Some conservative members reportedly accused Boehner of displaying the characteristics of a dictator in a banana republic. Among them was Rep. Jim Jordan, R- Ohio, who told me in a telephone interview of the deep frustration conservative Republicans feel about their leadership, which, he says, has stymied their attempt to reduce spending and reform government. Everything here is top-down, Jordan said. The steering committee runs everything. You can t get a bill or an amendment to the floor unless the steering committee approves, and the committee is made up of members appointed by Boehner, who as speaker gets more than one vote. Jordan says that gives Boehner dictatorial power over any bill or amendment he doesn t want to bring to a vote. Jordan and his conservative colleagues want to change the system so every member has a chance to introduce bills and to get amendments considered, debated and voted on. This, he says, will benefit everyone, including moderates and even Democrats. This way we can have a debate about ideas and whose are better. According to Jordan, leadership is afraid to entertain any bills it doesn t believe will pass the Senate, much less get to the president s desk. But he also says this kind of thinking angers voters who elected Republican majorities in both houses and who want their representatives to fight for their principles. Jordan says he would have demanded that Planned Parenthood stop receiving federal funds on the first day undercover videos were released that allegedly depicted employees discussing the sale of fetal body parts in ways to maximize profits. If the videos had been shown during the congressional testimony of Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards, he says, they might have changed the dynamic in favor of those who want to defund the organization. Jordan says he understands why 60 percent of Republicans not conservatives, not Tea Party members, but 60 percent of (all) Republicans think we have betrayed them. Many within the political establishment, including some in the major media, are using the word chaos to describe the last few days in Washington. But just as it is difficult to remove a stain embedded in a fabric for a long time, so too is it difficult to change a system that has benefitted career politicians, lobbyists, lawyers and big donors for decades. The way to restore order, the way to change the system and make it more democratic and fair, is to elect more members who hate the current system and vow to bend it to the will of voters. This will require Republicans to seize the initiative and explain to voters who don t pay enough attention that the current leadership in both parties is mortgaging the future with higher taxes, astronomical debt and possible bankruptcy. Jordan s candidate for speaker is Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.), but we will talk to others, Jordan said. Those others presumably include Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., who has repeatedly said he doesn t want the job but reportedly will be discussing it with his family over the 10-day congressional recess. About Ryan, Jordan will only say he s a good man. Anger is not a policy, so if voters want a change of direction, they can have it in November by electing more people like Jordan. The Founders made it that easy, but it s up to us to make it happen. CAL THOMAS is a nationally syndicated columnist. DOONESBURY CLASSICS ~ 1985 / By Gary Trudeau Making the holidays brighter To the editor: Kudos to Mike Russo and staff of Russo s Grill for a job well done at our Ladies of Charity spaghetti dinner Monday, Oct. 12. Also, a special thank you to our members who worked at the dinner, donated dessert items, and furnished all of the beautiful baskets for our raffle. We had a wonderful turnout and truly appreciate the support of the community. Because of you we can again assist those less fortunate this Thanksgiving and Christmas to help make the holidays a little brighter. DAWN DYBAS AND KAREN JURCSAK, Chairpersons, Amsterdam

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10 10 / Thursday, October 15, 2015 YOUR WORLD The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. Officials: Obama to keep troops in Afghanistan beyond 2016 WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama will keep 5,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan when he leaves office in 2017, according to senior administration officials, casting aside his promise to end the war on his watch and instead ensuring he hands the conflict off to his successor. Obama had originally planned to pull out all but a small, embassybased U.S. military presence by the end of next year, a timeline coinciding with the final weeks of his presidency. But military leaders argued for months that the Afghans needed additional assistance and support from the U.S. to beat back a resurgent Taliban and hold onto gains made over the last 14 years of American bloodshed and billions of dollars in aid. The president was to announce the changes Thursday morning from the White House. Officials said he would outline plans to maintain the current force of 9,800 troops in Afghanistan Historic ship sends out SOS for funds PHILADELPHIA (AP) Even as stewards of a historic cruise ship that carried princes and presidents frantically pursue deals to preserve the vessel, they fear rescue efforts will sink without a large infusion of cash by month s end. The SS United States has issued many mayday calls over the past few years, but its overseers recently retained a broker to explore selling the defunct luxury liner for scrap. She s faced peril before, but this feels different, said Susan Gibbs, executive director of the SS United States Conservancy. And what is so excruciating about it is that we have made so much progress during the past year on redevelopment. The upshot, said Gibbs, is that the group has never been closer to saving the ship but also never President Barack Obama returns a salute Friday prior to board- closer to losing it. The conservancy announced last year that it was chasing redevelopment options that could bring the ship back to its home port of New York as a stationary, mixed-use attraction likely featuring retail, restaurants, offices Daily Bridge Club by Frank Stewart Tribune Media Services ing Air Force One. through most of next year, then draw down to 5,500 troops in 2017, at a pace still to be determined by commanders.the officials previewed the decisions on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly ahead of the president. U.S. officials have been hinting at the policy shift for weeks, noting that conditions on the ground in Afghanistan have changed since Obama s initial decision on a sharper troop withdrawal timeline was made more than two years ago. The White House has also been buoyed by having a more reliable partner in Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who succeeded the mercurial Hamid Karzai last year. File Photo The historic luxury vessel that hosted princes and presidents could be sold for scrap unless a preservation group raises enough money by the end of the October The rusting hulk has been moored in Philadelphia for nearly 20 years. and/or hotel space. But as complicated negotiations continue for competing sites in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Gibbs said unsustainable costs are mounting in Philadelphia, where the conservancy spends $60,000 monthly to maintain the rusting ship on the Delaware River. The group set a fundraising deadline of Oct. 31. The United States, which was designed by Gibbs grandfather, holds the record for the fastest trans-atlantic crossing. It became obsolete as air travel increased, yet by the time Big U was taken out of service in 1969, it had hosted U.S. presidents, European royalty and countless movie stars. Gibbs estimated the cost of overhauling the now-gutted boat at more than $300 million. But she said the figure must be put in context: The vessel, which is nearly five blocks long, boasts more than 500,000 square feet of usable space. Stood on end, it would be almost as tall as the Chrysler Building. Old Peddler s Wagon 175 Church St. (Rt. 67), Amsterdam Kathleen Pooler Book Signing & Discussion 10am to 12pm Open Sundays: 9-2 Mon. thru Fri.: 9-5:30, Sat.: Texas executes inmate for Dallas police officer s 2001 death HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) A Texas man already being sought for a neighbor s slaying when he killed a Dallas police officer outside a club was executed Wednesday. Licho Escamilla was put to death for the fatal 2001 shooting of Christopher Kevin James, who was trying to break up a brawl involving Escamilla. The 33-year-old prisoner was pronounced dead at 6:31 CDT 18 minutes after the lethal injection began. Escamilla became the 24th convicted killer executed this year in the United States. Texas has accounted for 12 of the executions. NCarolina elections board weighs dumping official over posts THE NEWS IN BRIEF ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) A push for more states to restrict law enforcement from seizing cash and property from people during traffic stops is aligning the likes of conservative billionaire Charles Koch and the American Civil Liberties Union, known for championing many liberal causes. Both contend the practice known as civil asset forfeiture has come to represent an overused law enforcement tactic that violates citizens private property rights, especially when there s insufficient evidence of a crime. The unusual common ground between the two groups who are opposed on most political issues brought them together on the same stage Wednesday night as the Charles Koch Institute hosted a forum in Albuquerque to discuss a New Mexico law enacted this year that reins in the ability of police to seize property. They consider the law a national model for reform because it requires authorities to obtain a criminal conviction before allowing officers to seize a person s property. For Koch and his conservative think tank, the spotlight on civil asset forfeiture comes as his Koch RALEIGH, N.C. A county elections official in North Carolina will have a chance to defend himself Thursday as he faces removal over racially tinged Facebook posts praising the Confederacy and suggesting that black citizens who participated in protests against state policies weren t productive good citizens with jobs. The State Board of Elections was scheduled to consider the fate of Rowan County Elections Chairman Malcolm Mac Butner. In addition to his comments about the protesters, Butner s social media accounts also expressed support for individual candidates, which is prohibited under state law. The law does not prohibit elections officials from stating their ideological beliefs, but the state elections board could decide that an official has gone too far if he or she has made potentially offensive statements on social media. Butner was nominated by the state s Republican Party chairman and unanimously approved by the state elections board. But a spokeswoman for the state GOP said in July that his nomination was a mistake to begin with, and she urged him to resign amid the controversy. Hyatt banning on-demand porn movies Hyatt Hotels will no longer offer on-demand pornographic movies in its rooms, the company said Wednesday. This content will not be introduced to any new Hyatt hotels, and it will be discontinued or phased out at all hotels, the company said in a statement. Hyatt is just the latest hotel company to ban on-demand adult entertainment from its rooms. Decreasing revenue from movie rentals in hotels has driven the trend, with movie rental revenue per available hotel room dropping from $339 a year to $107 a year between 2000 and 2014, according to a report from PKF Hospitality Research. Hotel guests are renting fewer in-room movies because they can watch them on smartphones or laptops instead. Forfeiture reform aligns conservative, liberal groups Industries makes a broader push to overhaul the criminal justice system and lobby for changes, like legislation that would adjust federal sentencing guidelines and reduce prison populations. Those efforts have aligned Koch best known with his brother David for pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into backing conservatives and libertarian causes with rivals on the left who are staunch supporters of President Barack Obama. You know something s a good idea if everyone except law enforcement agencies that are profiting from these programs believes this is a good idea, said Steven Robert Allen, a policy director for ACLU in New Mexico. New Mexico now has one of the toughest laws in the country in restricting how and when police can take people s assets during traffic stops. Before it took effect in July, law enforcement could seize items from people without charging or convicting them if they could present convincing evidence the property was related to a crime. The burden of proof was placed on the property owner to have the assets returned.

11 The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. YOUR LIFE Thursday, October 15, 2015 / 11 GARFIELD / By Jim Davis DILBERT / By Scott Adams JEFF MACNELLY S SHOE / By Chris Cassatt & Gary Brookins B.C. / By Mastroianni & Hart HAGAR THE HORRIBLE / By Chris Browne BLONDIE / By Dean Young & Denis LeBrun MUTTS / By Patrick McDonnell LUANN / By Greg Evans Widower s mom is concerned DEAR ABBY: My son, a widower with two boys, ages 6 and 9, has just informed me that his 33- year-old girlfriend, Karen, is pregnant and due in five months. He started seeing her three months after his wife died, and they have been By an item for eight months. ABIGAIL She has been staying at VAN BUREN his house every weekend, and plans to move in with him soon. Karen has never been married and has no children, so she will become a stepmom and a new mom in a short period of time. Neither my son nor Karen seems to realize how difficult it will be to bring a stepparent into this situation, especially with a new baby on the way. One of the boys will have to give up his bedroom when the baby arrives. I m concerned that the boys will be overwhelmed by this, when they have not yet been able to effectively deal with the death of their mother. I think this relationship has moved too fast and they are clueless about how all this will affect the boys. My son has told me I need to get over it, it s his life and his kids. Is there anything I can do to help the boys process all of this and adjust to the new situation? WISE LADY IN THE SOUTH DEAR WISE LADY: Nowhere in your letter have you mentioned that the boys are depressed or acting out. They probably like Karen or the relationship wouldn t have lasted as long as it has. It appears that in trying to be helpful you may have come across as negative or judgmental. If that s true, apologize to your son and suggest that if the adjustment becomes difficult for his boys, a family therapist could help to nip any problems in the bud. Then cross your fingers and hope it isn t necessary. DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 10 years. Half of his family are smokers. Every year, there has been a family gathering at his dad s house. Since the birth of my first child, smoking has become forbidden in that home. This year, however, the party will be held at the home of another where smoking will be permitted. I can t handle smoke. It gives me a sore throat and I cough for a week after exposure. Because of my reaction and for the health of my children, I don t want to attend. (When we get home we have to immediately shower and launder our clothing to get rid of the smell.) My husband is adamant that we SHOULD attend and bring the kids. He was raised around smoking and doesn t see what the big deal is. What can I say or do to convince him not to force me and our children to be exposed to the health hazards of secondhand smoke? Am I being unreasonable because it s only one night a year? HATER OF SMOKING IN WEST VIRGINIA DEAR HATER OF SMOKING: I think so. Much as you might like, you can t raise your children in a bubble. I would hate to see you isolate your children from their aunts, uncles, cousins and any grandparents who are still alive during their once-a-year holiday celebration. If you would prefer not to attend because you can t stand the smell of the smoke, stay home. But do not prevent your children from knowing the family. Assuming they don t have health issues, one evening of exposure to cigarette smoke shouldn t be harmful. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA BY FRANCIS DRAKE King Features Syndicate For Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be extra-clear in all your communications at work today, because confusion is rampant. You can t make something the way you want it to be just by wishing. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Romance might disappoint you today. But how realistic are you? Remember: Unexpressed expectations almost always lead to disappointment. Don t play a guessing game with others, because they can t read your mind. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family confusion due to misunderstandings or drugs and alcohol are possible today. Be careful and be clear. Assume nothing, and keep your eyes open. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might spend a lot of time daydreaming today, because that s just what is in the cards for you. In addition, your imagination is working overtime. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a poor day for important financial decisions because you don t have all the facts. Furthermore, what you do know might be erroneous. Someone might even lie to you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Be careful about telling a lie just to please someone. Today this will not work. Somehow, dishonesty will come back to bite you. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Just accept the fact that a lot of communications today are subject to confusion, deception and misunderstandings. HOROSCOPE Wishing doesn t always make it so. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Be careful about financial transactions today, especially with a close friend. Count your change. Be clear about what you expect from others, especially with money. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a poor day to deal with authority figures, because misunderstandings and disappointment are likely. You might assume something but be way off the mark. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) If listening to speakers discuss religion, politics or racial issues today, be careful not to fall under the sway of their convincing words. You can be hoodwinked today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a poor day to decide how to share something or divide an inheritance, or to deal with shared property. People are not sure about their figures, facts, wants and needs. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Stay honest today in important discussions with others. Don t sell out or lose your self-respect and integrity just to please someone else or say what others want to hear. YOU BORN TODAY You have strong morals, and you like to walk your talk. You are fair-minded and personally disciplined. People value your opinions and common sense. Go slowly this year. There is something important to learn. The first half of this year will seem slow, but soon, your efforts of the past six years will start to show results. Get out into nature this year. Birthdate of: John Mayer, singer/songwriter; Caterina Scorsone, actress; Thokozile Masipa, judge.

12 Weekender 12 / Thursday, October 15, The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. The Calendar TODAY Doc Orloff Dup, 6, Stoney s Irish Grill, 1859 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady FILM REVIEWS FRIDAY Kidz Bop Live, Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. Aaron Mittler, 8, Broadalbin Hotel, 59 W. Main St., Broadalbin. SATURDAY The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour, 8:30, Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse, 158 Upper Van Dyke Ave. Wanda Sykes, 8, Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. Nancy Kerrigan s Halloween on Ice, 7, Times Union Center, 51 S. Pearl St., Albany. Doc Orloff Blues Elixir, 8, Gianna s, 253 N. Main St., Gloversville. SUNDAY Tony Bennett, with special guest Antonia Bennett, 7, Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. OCTOBER 22 Mother Falcon and Ben Sollee, The Fall Migration, 8, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second St., Troy. OCTOBER 23 Darius Rucker with special guests David Nail and Cam, Times Union Center, Albany. Mike Epps with special guest Bruce Bruce, 8, Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. In this image released by Disney, Tom Hanks appears in a scene from Bridge of Spies. Bridge of Spies is an absorbing slow burn Celebrity birthdays OCT. 15: Actress-director Penny Marshall is 72. Singer Tito Jackson is 62. Actor Larry Miller ( The Nutty Professor ) is 62. TV chef Emeril Lagasse is 56. Actor Dominic West is 46. Singer Ginuwine is 45. OCT. 16: Actress Angela Lansbury is 90. Actor Barry Corbin is 75. Actress Suzanne Somers is 69. Actor-director Tim Robbins is LANSBURY 57. Bassist Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is 53. Actress Brea Grant ( Heroes ) is 34. OCT. 17: Actor Michael McKean is 68. Actress Margot Kidder is 67. Actor George Wendt is 67. Country singer Alan Jackson is 57. Animator Mike Judge is 53. Comedian Norm Macdonald is 52. Singer Wyclef Jean of The Fugees is 46. Rapper Eminem is 43. Actress Felicity Jones ( The Theory of Everything ) is 32. JUDGE OCT. 18: Actress Dawn Wells ( Gilligan s Island ) is 77. Actor Joe Morton is 68. Actress Pam Dawber is 65. Actor Jean- Claude Van Damme is 55. Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is 54. Singer Ne-Yo is 36. Actor Zac Efron is 28. OCT. 19: Actor Michael Gambon is 75. Actor John Lithgow is 70. TV host Ty Pennington is 51. Actor-director Jon Favreau is 49. South Park co-creator Trey PARKER Parker is 46. Comedian Chris Kattan is 45. Writer-director Jason Reitman is 38. Actress Gillian Jacobs is 33. OCT. 20: Actor William Christopher ( M-A- S-H ) is 83. Musician Tom Petty is 65. Actor Viggo Mortensen is 57. Rapper Snoop Dogg is 44. Actor John Krasinski is 36. OCT. 21: Actress Joyce Randolph ( The Honeymooners ) is 91. Keyboardist Manfred Mann is 75. Guitarist Steve Cropper of FISHER Booker T. and the MG s is 74. TV judge Judy Sheindlin ( Judge Judy ) is 73. Actress Carrie Fisher is 59. Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is 35. By LINDSEY BAHR Steven Spielberg s Bridge of Spies, much like its misunderstood litigator, is a film that plays the long game. This complex Cold War drama soaked in shadows, blues, greys and furrowed brows, is a slow burn that challenges the audience to trust where it s going. In this fictional rendering of how a Brooklyn insurance lawyer ended up negotiating a high-stakes prisoner exchange at the height of the Cold War, Spielberg and writers Matt Charman and Joel and Ethan Coen toss details at you, shake them all around and piece them back together in the third act, when the form of the puzzle starts to take shape. Only then can you begin to fully appreciate just how lean and purposeful every moment is. Suddenly that seemingly random conversation about clients and incidents from the first act isn t an outlier after all it means everything. As a first time viewing experience, it s like not realizing you ve been playing a game of chess until you ve already lost. That s all to say that Bridge of Spies, which waxes poetic and occasionally cynically on patriotism, honor, and duty, echoes in your mind long after the credits roll and begs for a second viewing. On the page, Bridge of Spies is the story of everyman James B. Donovan (Tom Hanks), a lawyer and family man who takes on the thankless task of representing Soviet Agent Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance) in a Please see BRIDGE, Page 15 In this image released by Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures, Mia Wasikowska appears in a scene from Crimson Peak. Del Toro s Crimson Peak casts a lush gothic spell By JAKE COYLE The most pressing threat in Guillermo del Toro s gothic horror Crimson Peak isn t the ooze-filled cauldrons of dead souls in the basement of the old Victorian mansion, nor the plotting, black-clad sister (Jessica Chastain), who serves a bitterly poisonous tea. It s the ever-lurking possibility that, at any moment, the lush, ornate tapestry of Del Toro s film might swallow its performers whole. It would be a grand death. Crimson Peak is so lovingly wrapped in the stylish trappings of the genre that it s one of the few movies you could say is worth it purely for the wallpaper. It stars Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain a fine trio of actors. But the film s true above-the-title artists are more properly cinematographer Dan Laustsen, production designer Thomas Sanders and costume designer Kate Hawley, who under the lordly command of Del Toro, summon an atmosphere gaga with all things gothic. Crimson Peak casts a spell that fails to quite hold, but it s unquestionably the work of a man who loves I mean, really loves movies. Please see CRIMSON, Page 15

13 The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. WEEKENDER Thursday, October 15, 2015 / 13 OPENING THIS WEEK All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records A documentary charts the iconic music chain through interviews featuring Russ Solomon, Michael Solomon, Heidi Cotler, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, David Geffen and Dave Grohl. Written by Steven Leckart. Directed by Colin Hanks. (1:34) NR. Aram, Aram A 12- year-old Armenian boy is sent to America to live with his grandfather in Los Angeles Little Armenia. With Levon Sharafyan, Alla Tumanian, John Roohinian and Sevak Hakoyan. Directed by Christopher Chalmers. (1:24) NR. The Assassin In ninth century China, a young woman who had been abducted as a child, and raised by a nun who trained her in the martial arts, returns home to assassinate a man she once loved. With Shu Qi and Chang Cheen. Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. In Mandarin with English subtitles. (1:44) NR. Beasts of No Nation A boy growing up in a West African country on the brink of civil war is torn from his family and conscripted as a child soldier. With Abraham Attah and Idris Elba. Written and directed by Cary Fukunaga. (2:16) NR. Bridge of Spies A fact-based drama about James Donovan, a hardnosed Brooklyn lawyer recruited by the CIA to slip behind the Iron Curtain and negotiate a prisoner swap in With Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Scott Shepherd. Written by Matt Charman, Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. Directed by Steven Spielberg. (2:15) PG-13. Crimson Peak Swept off her feet by a handsome stranger, a young woman in Victorian England is whisked Lighthou se Dinner Specials:$25.95 Su rf & Tu rf Choice of Soup or Salad 6 oz. Lobster Tail & 6 oz. Filet Tips Potato & Vegetable K ing Cra b Leg Dinner Choice of Soup or Salad One lb. of King Crab Legs Potato & Vegetable Specials available Tuesday to Friday 2 Freeman s Bridge Rd. Glenville, NY to a house filled with spooky secrets. With Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain and Tom Hiddleston. Written by Guillermo del Toro and Matthew Robbins. Directed by del Toro. (1:59) R. The Diabolical When a single mother and her two children are tormented by an increasingly strange presence, she turns to her scientist boyfriend to take on the paranormal threat. With Ali Larter and Max Rose. Written by Luke Harvis and Alistair Legrand. Directed by Legrand. (1:26) NR. Dukhtar In a village in Pakistan, a young mother takes her 10-year-old daughter and flees to save her from a child marriage. With Samiya Mumtaz, Saleha Aref and Mohib Mirza. Written and directed by Afia Nathaniel. In Urdu and Pashto, with English subtitles. (1:33) NR. Experimenter A biographical drama about Stanley Milgram s notorious 1961 psychology experiment in which subjects thought they were delivering painful electric shocks to pleading strangers. With Peter Saarsgard, Winona Ryder and Jim Gaffigan. Written and directed by Michael Almereyda. (1:46) PG-13. Goosebumps The new boy in town and the girl next door must spring into action after accidentally releasing the monsters trapped in her father s books. With Dylan Minnette, Halston Sage and Jack Black. Written by Darren Lemke. Directed by Rob Letterman. (1:43) PG. Meadowland A year after suffering a heartbreaking loss, a husband and wife threaten to unravel completely. With Olivia Wilde, Luke Wilson and Giovanni Ribisi. Written by Chris Rossi. Directed by Reed Morano. (1:35) R. Medusa In this horror LOS ANGELES TIMES MOVIE GUIDE film based on Greek mythology a college professor finds a witch doctor who summons the spirit of the gorgon Medusa. With Jeff Allen, Tom Struckhoff and Britt Rose. Written and directed by Jorge Ameer. (1:49) NR. Momentum An expert thief with a secret past accidentally gives up her identity during what should have been a routine heist and gets mixed up in a government conspiracy. With Olga Kurylenko and James DINING Thursday Lunch Special 2 Dogs or 2 Mexican Hots With Fries $6.95 Fish Fry Friday Breaded or Battered Fish Sandwich With Fries & Coleslaw $7.95 Available All Day La Cucina de Centi One Port Jackson Square, Amsterdam (518) Purefoy. Written by Adam Marcus and Debra Sullivan. Directed by Stephen S. Campanelli. (1:36) NR. OzLand Wandering a post-apocalypic world, two travelers happen upon a copy of the L. Frank Baum novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, transforming their outlook and existence. With Glenn Payne, Dunlap Peeples IV and Zack Ratkovich. Written and directed by Michael Williams. (1:45) NR. & ENTERT A IN MENT Visit our Dining & Entertainment Directory online at: To have your business included in the D&E page, call Planning a night out? These area businesses are ready to take your order. OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Autumn Is Here! Stop in for some of our homemade soups, made daily! Or try one of our famous hot sandwiches w/homemade gravy! Sunday $ Specials Tax Includes: Soup or salad, potato, vegetable, rolls, dessert & coffee Roast Pork with Dressing Ziti with Sausage Parm Main St., Hagaman (Behind Stewart s) Sun. 11:30-6:30 Tues. - Sat. 11:30-8:30 Closed Monday MUNI CLUBHOUSE at Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course 158 Upper Van Dyke Ave., Amsterdam Always Open to the Public Bring in Coupon for Appy Hour OPEN YEAR ROUND Buy one get one free $5.00 appetizer any Thurs. or Fri. in October Sold Out Comedy Show October 17 SOUTHSIDE FOOD CO. $4 Fresh Baked Breads! Subs & Sandwiches Available Imported Italian & Polish Specialties AWESOME MENU NON- GOLFERS WELCOMED! Join us on Sundays during the games for FOOTBALL FEATURES The Prime Ministers: Soldiers and Peacemakers Documentary follow-up to The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers traces the experiences of the late Ambassador Yehuda Avner during the years he worked for Prime Ministers Yitzhak Rabin and Menachem Begin. With the voices of Michael Douglas, Christoph Waltz and Nicola Peltz. Directed By Richard Trank. (1:41) NR. Please see GUIDE, Page 15 Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials To-Go Catering Menu Available Gift Baskets Gift Certificates Party Platters Holiday Specials 56 Bridge St., Amsterdam (518) or (518) Large Selection of Draft Beers Wings Appetizers 2 Great Menus to Choose From 4582 St Hwy 30, Amsterdam, NY (518)

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The novice filmmakers have created a production that artfully builds its scares while managing to get the most out of the format. The story starts 20 years ago when a high school student is killed during a production of a play called The Gallows. Fast forward to the present, when the school is getting ready to produce an anniversary edition of the illfated play. Here is where Cluff and Lofing could have spent a little more time with the story. Even with the found-footage format, there are ways to include background information. The key to a good horror film is the scares and The Gallows has plenty. But the best scary movies have a thread to tie together the evil that is being presented. Dope, (3.5 stars): Three nerds get caught up in a wild drug deal. What makes the movie so appealing is that director Rick Famuyiwa has made Dope a blend of Boyz n the Hood and Revenge of the Nerds set in Inglewood. It deals with some serious issues about growing up while balancing the goofy antics of the three nerds at the center of the story ALSO NEW ON DVD Mad Men: The Final Season, Part 2 : A final look at the personal and professional lives men and women who worked in advertising. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Christmas! : Turtles are ready to spread Christmas cheer to their allies. The Magic School Bus: Season Four : More adventures for the longest running kids science TV series. Masterpiece: Indian Summer : Sanctuary of a colonial retreat suddenly is threatened. The Little Death : Sex comedy about five suburban couples. The Civil War 25th Commemorative Edition : Re-mastered release of the Ken Burns series. My Little Pony Equestrian Girls: Friendship Games : Sunset Shimmer is tasked with keeping magic out of games. Baseball Legends : A look at Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Ted Williams and Lou Gehrig. The Ballad of the Weeping Spring : Musical instruments take the place of guns. Dexter: The Complete Series : Includes all eight seasons. Ascension: A Miniseries Event : Cable production that looks at a covert space mission launched in Indiepix Mix 10 DVD : Collection of independent films including Artois the Goat. Justified: The Complete Series : Features all six seasons of the Timothy Olyphant series. Don Rickles TV Specials: Volume 1 : The man known as Mr. Warmth jokes with Johnny Carson and Carroll O Connor. The Return of Yorga : Sequel to the 1970 film Count Yorga, Vampire. When Calls the Heart: Year Two : Series based on the writings of Janette Oke. Call Me Lucky : Story of Barry Crimmins, a beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic from the 70s and 80s. The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour Christmas Specials : Guests include Andy Griffith, Cher and Jerry Reed. Please see DVD, Page 15

15 The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. WEEKENDER Thursday, October 15, 2015 / 15 Bridge from page 12 trial, only to then be called on to negotiate his exchange for a detained U.S. soldier on behalf of the CIA. But that s just scratching the surface of this very thoughtful meditation on doing the right thing embodied in the burgeoning friendship between Abel and Donovan. Donovan fights for Abel despite the scorn of the public, the indifference of the legal system and the danger to his family. When he goes to Berlin to negotiate the exchange of Abel for a detained U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers (Austin Stowell), Donovan decides, against the wishes of the U.S., to try to tack on the release of another imprisoned American as well. This all makes Donovan sound like a martyr. The film fights against that cozy idea, though. Donovan is not sentimentalized or propped up in an unbelievable way. In Hanks hands, Donovan is a real person, runny nose, doubts and all. Reality, tedium and wit supersede the hyperbole of the great man myth. In this way, it makes Bridge of Spies feel like a spiritual companion to Lincoln. Perhaps most unexpected, though, is how Rylance sneaks up on you and proves himself to be the heart, soul, and standout of the film. The Shakespearean actor is actually the first person we meet, in an elegant, nearly dialogue-free opening showing the Guide from page 13 The Resurrection of Jake the Snake Former professional wrestler Diamond Dallas Page helps his mentor Jake the Snake Roberts face his demons and rebuild his life in this documentary. Written and directed by Steve Yu. (1:31) NR. Room A young woman and her son who have been locked in a 10-by-10-foot room for years enact a daring escape and then must adjust to the world at large. With Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen, William H. Macy and Tom McCamus. Written by Emma Donoghue. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson. (1:58) R. Tainted Veil Documentary probes the wearing of the hijab, the traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women. Directed by Ovidio Salazar, Nahia Al Fahad and Mazen al Khayrat. In Arabic, French and English with English subtitles. (1:22) NR. Tales of Halloween Anthology of 10 horror shorts including The Night Billy Raised Hell, directed by Darren Lynn Bousman; Ding Dong, directed by Lucky McKee; Friday the 31st, directed by Mike Mendez; and Bad Seed, directed by Neil Marshall. (1:32) R. This Changes Everything A documentary exploring the notion that confronting the climate crisis represents an opportunity to build a better world. Based on the book by Naomi Klein. Directed by Avi Lewis. (1:29) R. Truth A journalism drama about the scandal resulting from a botched CBS News report that questioned President George W. Bush s service in the National Guard. With Cate Blanchett, Topher Grace, Elisabeth Moss and Robert Redford. Written and directed by James Vanderbilt. Based on the book Truth and Duty by Mary Mapes. (2:01) R. Woodlawn Inspirational drama about the unity and success of the Woodlawn High DVD from page 14 Chuggington: The Big Freeze : The Chug Patrollers must find a way to thaw the town. In this image released by Disney, Mark Rylance appears in a scene from Bridge of Spies. FBI s real time pursuit and arrest of Abel. Cold War-era fears want to paint him as the face of the enemy, but Rylance makes Abel sympathetic, and even docile. He plays him as a highly intelligent foot soldier who s seen enough to know that even possible execution isn t enough to get worked up over. It s impossible not to like him. But the story s focus on Abel is juxtaposed with near indifference to Francis Gary Powers and the detained American student Frederic Pryor (Will Rogers). Donovan wants to get them both out, and is confident enough in his negotiating skills to defy the CIA in the process, The Saint: Seasons One & Two : Includes 39 episodes of the Roger Moore series. but the film doesn t seem to care if you care about them at least not in the way it does for Abel. It s in these unexpected details and choices that Spielberg continues to defy our skeptical movie expectations. He has a point of view, he has a plan, and he remains in a class of his own in his ability to both execute those ambitions and entertain in the process. Bridge of Spies, a Walt Disney Studios release, is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for some violence and brief strong language. Running time: 142 minutes. Three stars out of four. School football team against a backdrop of racial tension in 1973 Birmingham, Ala. With Caleb Castille, Sean Astin and C. Thomas Howell. Written by Jon Erwin and Quinton Peeples. Directed by Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin. (2:03) PG. CRITICS CHOICES A Brilliant Young Mind The story of the emotional complexities faced by a teenage math prodigy (Asa Butterfield) is the accessible, affecting coming-of-age narrative you expect it to be. But it is something more complex as well. (1:51) NR. The Martian Turning the plight of astronaut Mark Watney, inadvertently abandoned on the planet Mars, into the most polished of crowd-pleasers was the work of many hands, most especially star Matt Damon and experienced director Ridley Scott.(2:10) PG-13. Meet the Patels A documentary that began as a home movie and ended as a warm and funny feature. It turns one man s culturally specific journey into the world of arranged marriages into a lively, engaging, universal story made with an unmistakable sense of fun. (1:28) PG. Meru This film will open your eyes, and more than once. Not just visually, as you might expect from a documentary on the obsessive quest to be the first to climb the most impossible peak in the Himalayas, but psychologically as well. Directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. (1:30) R. Phoenix German director Christian Petzold and star Nina Hoss collaborate in an intoxicating post-holocaust witches brew, equal parts melodrama and moral parable, that audaciously mixes diverse elements to compelling, disturbing effect. In German with English subtitles. (1:39) PG-13. Los Angeles Times The Following: The Third and Final Season : Ryan Hardy and Joe Carroll face off one more time. Crimson from page 12 It opens with a flashback and a promise from Edith Cushing (Wasikowska) that ghosts are real. After the death of her mother, she (or at least a ghoulish ghostly of her) visits Edith with a frightful warning: Beware of Crimson Peak. It s a message that curiously fails to impress. The setting is turn-of-the-century Buffalo, where Edith lives with her father Carter Cushing (an excellent Jim Beaver). She wants to be a novelist, but her manuscript (a ghost story) is condescendingly rejected, praised only for feminine loops of her penmanship. Advised to write a love story, she pleads that the ghosts are a metaphor for the past. Such is the tenor of Del Toro s fable, which he wrote with Matthew Robins. You wouldn t mistake it for Henry James or even for Hitchcock. The exquisite set design is more heightened than the emotions; the grotesques are too beautiful to be too deep. From England, Thomas Sharpe (the splendid Tom Hiddleston) comes to town with his mysterious sister Lucille (Chastain), in search of a grant for a contraption of his invention to mine the red clay beneath their home. Cushing, an established business man, quickly rejects Thomas, but Edith doesn t. The Sharpes have clearly duplicitous motives, but Edith swoons for Thomas. 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The rich atmosphere of Crimson Peak never wanes, but the story does. Having summoned the gothic ghosts, Del Toro never fully unleashes them. The director s dark fantasy masterpiece remains Pan s Labyrinth, but his affection for gothic romance is infectious; he s surely, hopefully destined to adapt Dickens. Even as his last film, the kaiju monster movie Pacific Rim, proved, there may be no better conjurer of color in movies right now. His dreams, and nightmares, are in technicolor. Crimson Peak, a Universal Pictures release, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for bloody violence, some sexual content and brief strong language. Running time: 118 minutes. Three stars out of four. 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19 The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. SPORTS Thursday, October 15, 2015 / 19 Playoff from page 24 It s the second straight week that B-P (1-5, 1-3) will be playing what amounts to a playoff elimination game. After their 0-5 start, the Patriots rebounded last week behind a 188-yard, three-touchdown rushing performance from DiCaterino to stay in the thick of the playoff hunt with a victory over Cobleskill- Richmondville. After letting a 20-point lead slip away the week before in a loss to Hudson Falls, beating the Bulldogs was a major confidence boost for B-P heading into Friday s matchup with their Route 29 rival. It s kind of like the second round for us. You win this, you continue on in the sectionals, and the loser goes to the crossover games, B-P coach Jim Pelneau said. We responded the last two weeks we came up short against Hudson Falls, but I felt we competed harder and I feel like last week was our best effort. After being held to 27 points in their first four games, the Patriots have kickstarted their offense the last two weeks. Freshman Brodryck Benton will make his fourth straight start at quarterback Friday, while the inside-outside duo of DiCaterino and Connor Pingitore at running back has made B-P s offense far more dynamic. We got back to really basic things that we ve always hung our hat on in past years, Pelneau said. We ve simplified some things with Broderick in there at quarterback and it s paying dividends. Hopefully, we can keep it rolling. While the Patriots overall numbers still don t look pretty, Tonight/Friday Forecast for Friday, Oct. 16 Toronto Partly Cloudy Rochester Buffalo Cloudy PA. Showers CANADA Watertown Syracuse Binghamton Thunderstorms New York Rain Flurries Mohawk Valley forecast City/Region Low High temps VT. Lake Placid Albany MASS. Snow N.H. Montauk Wunderground.com Ice Weather Underground AP Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly after 10 Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Friday: A chance of showers, mainly before 1 Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Friday night: A chance of showers, mainly between 8 and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2 Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Saturday night: A chance of showers before 8 Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Moon phases First Oct. 20 Full Oct. 27 Alex Cooper/Recorder staff Johnstown s Trevor Sweet, left, is hit by Fonda-Fultonville s Jake Boyer (9) during a Sept. 11 game at Knox Field. Also pictured is Johnstown s Jack Fitzgerald (11). Johnstown head coach Ryan Baldock isn t paying attention to them especially considering B-P s brutal September schedule that included three state-ranked Class B teams and six-time defending Section II Class C champion Hoosick Falls. They had probably one of the hardest schedules to start a season that I ve ever heard of, Baldock said. You can t look at their record. You ve got to give them credit, because they re a good team. Like the Patriots, Johnstown is in its fourth week after a midseason quarterback change. After an Last Nov. 3 New Nov start, Baldock moved senior Jack Fitzgerald under center, with junior Sam McInnis shifting out to wide receiver. Since the switch, the Sir Bills (2-4, 1-3) have won two of three games, including a win Friday night at Ichabod Crane. Fitzgerald has thrown for 338 yards and run for 179 since moving to quarterback, while senior tailback Peter Wilson ran for 114 yards and three touchdowns on just 11 carries against Ichabod Crane. They re doing a lot of good things, Pelneau said. 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Ever since they ve done that, they ve been having a lot of success. With less than 12 miles separating the two school districts and a playoff berth on the line, the atmosphere at Knox Field figures to be a charged one. I m sure the emotions will be high on both sides, Baldock said. It s their homecoming, too, DiCaterino said. We want to go there and spoil their homecoming. Contact ADAM SHINDER at adam.shinder@recordernews.com. Across the nation Temperatures indicate Wednesday s high and overnight low to 8 a.m. National forecast Forecast highs for Friday, Oct. 16 Rain Showers Moving Into The Northeast Weather Underground AP Hi Lo Prc Otlk Hi Lo Prc Otlk Providence Clr Raleigh-Durham Clr Richmond Clr Sacramento Cldy St Louis Clr St Petersburg Clr Salt Lake City Clr San Antonio Clr Fronts Sunny Pt. Cloudy Cloudy Pressure Cold Warm Stationary Low High -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s Showers Rain T-storms Cougars from page 24 game this season, the Cougars have been a dominant defensive unit. In the team s three on-field wins Canajoharie also received a forfeit against Salem the Cougars have held Chatham, Warrensburg and Tri- Valley of Section IX to a combined 18 points. Juniors Rush, Mike Hartlieb and John O Conor have been major factors in the trenches, while senior linebacker Ken Sullivan Jr. has been a stalwart at linebacker. Offensively, the Cougars got a boost last week from the return to the lineup of DiLorenzo, who had been out since the team s Week 3 game against Chatham. One of just three seniors on the team along with Fox and Sullivan, DiLorenzo has 306 rushing yards in four games. Rensselaer (3-3, 1-3) snapped a two-game losing streak Friday with a win over Class C program Taconic Hills. The Rams boast a strong three-headed rushing attack led by quarterback Chris Spath and running backs Davante Foreman and Mike Stammel, while Spath and receiver Kyle Miano have hooked up 14 times for 285 yards and five touchdowns. A Canajoharie win will lock up the No. 3 seed for the Cougars, who would face the loser of Saturday s game between Cambridge and Whitehall in two weeks in the Class D semifinals. A Rensselaer win, coupled with a Warrensburg win over Salem, would create a three-way tie for the third and fourth seeds, with quarter points and head-to-head tiebreakers determining seeding. Adam Shinder Flurries Snow More showers and isolated storms will continue to be possible over the Southwest. A cold front will produce a chance of scattered showers from the Great Lakes to the Northeast. Most of the Midwest will be dry. Ice San Diego Cldy San Francisco Cldy San Juan,P.R Clr Santa Fe Clr Seattle Cldy Syracuse Cldy Tampa Clr Washington,D.C Clr

20 20 / Thursday, October 15, 2015 SPORTS The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. F-MCC hires coaches for golf, bowling teams JOHNSTOWN Fulton-Montgomery Community College has announced the hiring of head coaches for its two newest athletic programs, as Rich Scott will serve as men s and women s golf coach and Tom Rathbun has been named men s and women s bowling coach. SCOTT RATHBUN The F-MCC golf program will begin play in the fall of 2016, while the bowling team will open competition for the winter season. Scott, the head PGA professional at Fox Run Golf Club in Johnstown, has been in the golf industry for more than 15 years, including the last 10 at Fox Run. An active PGA member, Scott was named the 2015 recipient of the Northeastern New York PGA s Junior Player Development Award. I am extremely excited to be a part of the inaugural season of the F-MCC Swimmers from page 24 three seconds off her personal best time in the 100 butterfly, giving the Lady Rams a solid complement to Julianna Busseno in that event. Busseno was second in the 100 fly, while Conti (50 freestyle), co-captain Paige Bertuch (200 individual medley) and Olivia Brahler (100 backstroke) also had runner-up finishes for Amsterdam. Overall, the team did a very good job, Bertuch said. We re a small team, but that s OK. Our goal is sectionals, and we ve had about half the team qualify so far. Half the team made it the first meet, right off the bat, so that was good, Conti added. Right now, the best thing the Lady Rams can do is focus on lowering their times. Wednesday s loss dropped the team to 0-6 in dual meet competition, and they ve won just three races this season. However, with 14 swimmers all slated to be on the team for at least two more years, Spagnola is looking at this campaign as a chance for her athletes to get acquainted with as many events as possible, to see where they might excel in the future. We re just giving them the experience, because we re always looking forward to next Roundup from page 24 and Claire Guzielek had eight assists to lead the Lady Bills (3-11, 2-9). BOYS SOCCER Western Athletic Conference Galway 4, OESJ 0 Jake Restivo scored twice in the second half to help the Golden Eagles pull away for OESJ. Quinn Smith and Adam Mancini also scored for Galway, while Conor Bradshaw, Erik Matthews and Taylor Hartman provided assists. B-K-W 1, Northville 0 Slade Pulliam s goal midway through the first half was enough to give B-K-W the victory. Ben Peay made five saves to record the shutout for B-K-W. Dan Ryan and Jordan Wadsworth combined to make three saves for Northville, which lost despite a 9-6 advantage in shots on goal and an 8-1 edge in corner kicks. GIRLS SOCCER Foothills Council Scotia-Glenville 6, Amsterdam 2 Abby O Connor scored twice as the Tartans Raiders golf program, said Scott. I have high expectation right off the first tee. Currently, we are recruiting players for the fall of I am looking for players that share the same passion for the game that I do as a PGA Professional. F-MCC Athletic Director Kevin Jones added, We are excited to add golf to our athletics department and are looking forward to the recruitment of new student-athletes. Rich has a lot of ties to the local community and brings in a wealth of knowledge about the game of golf. Rathbun, a native of Little Falls, has been a member of the United States Bowling Congress for more than 30 years. He comes to F-MCC from Herkimer College, where he started the bowling program and served as head coach for the men s and women s teams. This new bowling program offers a wonderful opportunity for high school student-athletes to continue their bowling careers at the collegiate level, Rathbun said. I am anxious to get out and meet prospective bowlers and begin fired home five goals in the second half to shrug off an upset attempt from Amsterdam. Tanya Leggiero, Lauren Zeglen and Myah Hughes had a goal and an assist each for Scotia-Glenville. Gracie Mailey also scored, while Paige Bailey, Kelsey Martin and Olivia Powhida each had an assist and Kelsey Jessup made five saves. Diana Constantine scored a goal in each half for the Lady Rams. Cassandra Robataille made 18 saves in goal. Colonial Council Fonda-Fultonville 2, Lansingburgh 1 (OT) Goals from Alyssa Duval and Emma Rhodes helped the Lady Braves notch a thrilling win in overtime. Alexandria Krohn came up huge in goal for Fonda-Fultonville, making 20 saves. Caitlyn Maloney scored and Tiana Montanez stopped six shots for Lansingburgh. Western Athletic Conference OESJ 3, Galway 1 Alexis Romeyn had a hat trick to power the Lady Wolves past Galway. to put the pieces together so that F- MCC will be competitive from the very start. Lady Raiders win first MVC volleyball title since 97 JOHNSTOWN The last time Fulton- Montgomery Community College won the Mountain Valley Conference championship was in 1997, when current head coach Rachael Salvione was a freshman player on the squad. Wednesday night, the Lady Raiders clinched the conference title and finished off an undefeated season in league play, sweeping Herkimer College, 3-0, by scores of 25-16, and Miranda Eagan had eight kills, three blocks and six digs to lead the Lady Raiders, while Kaylee Robinson had six kills and four digs. Jenna Putnam had eight kills and 12 assists, Carly Howe had six kills and seven digs, Emily Orminski had a team-high 17 assists and Brittany Orminski contributed five kills and 10 digs. Staff report Alex Cooper/Recorder staff Amsterdam s Bella Porter competes in the 200-yard individual medley during Wednesday s meet against Glens Falls at Lynch Literacy Academy. year, Spagnola said. With two dual meets still on the slate before the Section II championship meet Nov. 6 and 7 in Niskayuna, the Lady Rams are still hopeful they ll send as many swimmers as they can to the postseason. We have the last-chance meet coming up, which we re looking forward to, Bertuch said. We want to get those last sectional times in. Contact ADAM SHINDER at adam.shinder@recordernews.com Addie Brundage had two assists and Hunter Jones assisted on Romeyn s other goal for OESJ, which got five saves from Caitlin Handy. Griffin Gannon scored and Callie Boudreau made 14 saves for Galway. GIRLS TENNIS Section II Class A Playoffs Scotia-Glenville 7, Amsterdam 0 Amsterdam s Prabha Singh and Brooke Dado both pushed their singles matches to three sets, but the Lady Rams season came to an end with a quarterfinal loss to Scotia- Glenville. Singh fell 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 to Lindsay Dieterich in the No. 3 singles slot and Dado lost 3-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 to Gabriella Therrien in the No. 5 spot. Sam Montague, Elizabeth Esker and Sophia Schaub also had singles wins for the Lady Tartans. Winning in doubles were the No. 1 team of Alyssa Salamone and Laura Ciotoli and the No. 2 team of Mikerica Tyler and Mia Traficante. Staff report AREA SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY BOYS SOCCER Amsterdam at Hudson Falls, 4 Broadalbin-Perth at Scotia- Glenville, 4:30 GIRLS SOCCER Duanesburg at Northville, 4:15 Fonda-Fultonville at Ravena, 6:30 Schuylerville at Broadalbin- Perth, 7 VOLLEYBALL Fonda-Fultonville at Ravena, 5:45 Canajoharie at Fort Plain, 6 Mayfield at Galway, 6 OESJ at Saratoga Catholic, 6 FRIDAY FOOTBALL Broadalbin-Perth at Johnstown, 7 Canajoharie at Rensselaer, 7 BOYS SOCCER WAC crossover games, TBD GIRLS SOCCER Foothills Council crossover games, TBD WAC crossover games, TBD VOLLEYBALL Amsterdam at Johnstown, 6 Broadalbin-Perth at Scotia- Glenville, 6 Duanesburg at OESJ, 6 SATURDAY FOOTBALL Fonda-Fultonville at Coxsackie-Athens, 1 Amsterdam at Bishop Maginn, 1:30 BOYS SOCCER Fonda-Fultonville at La Salle Institute, 6 CROSS COUNTRY Burnt Hills Invitational, at Saratoga Spa State Park, 9 a.m. MONDAY BOYS SOCCER Amsterdam at Broadalbin- Perth, 4:30 OESJ at Johnstown, 7 GIRLS SOCCER Holy Names at Fonda- Fultonville, 4:15 Mayfield at Mekeel Christian, 4:15 VOLLEYBALL Johnstown at Fonda- Fultonville, 5:45 Amsterdam at Mekeel Christian, 6 TUESDAY BOYS SOCCER Mekeel Christian at Amsterdam, 4 CROSS COUNTRY Amsterdam at Johnstown, 4:15 Fonda-Fultonville at Cohoes, 4:15 Fort Plain/Canajoharie at Mekeel Christian, 4:30 Mayfield at B-K-W, 4:30 Galway at Schoharie, 4:30 GIRLS SWIMMING Queensbury at Amsterdam, 4:30 VOLLEYBALL Amsterdam at Broadalbin- Perth, 6