Vol. 21 No. 8 Celebrating 55 years of service to our community! August 2012

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2 RHINEBECK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers President Vicki Haak, CFP® Ameriprise Financial Services 1st Vice President Sean Kemp McCabe & Mack LLP 2nd Vice President Marybeth Cale Cale Consulting LLC Treasurer Robert Babirad Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Secretary Josh Burckhard, D.C. Rhinebeck Chiropractic Directors James Chapman The Rhinecliff Charles Derbyshire Old Mill Wine & Spirits Kyle Eighmy NDP EMS Suzanna Hermans Oblong Books & Music Jesse Hewitt Northern Dutchess Hospital Kristin Hutchins Ruge’s Automotive, Inc. Tom Jozefowicz Williams Lumber Tina Keil Bella Fiori Philip Meltzer, CFP® Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Looking Glass B&B Kevin O’Connor The UPS Store Chamber Staff Colleen Cruikshank, Ex. Director Chamber Office Information: 23F East Market Street 876-5904 fax 876-8624 Mailing address: PO Box 42, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 info@rhinebeckchamber.com RhinebeckChamber.com

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

A. & C. Wiles Construction, Inc.

A & C Wiles Construction, Inc., owners

Charlie and Adele Wiles, just

celebrated their 28th year in business.

The Rhinebeck-based company

per forms residential and light com-

mercial construction projects. With

Adele managing the office and

Charlie’s designing and carpentry skills,

they complement each other. They have survived the ups and downs of the

economy by being versatile. Charlie works very closely with the client in

order to understand and fulfill their project wishes. Projects range from the

small residential renovation or restoration to the new construction of both

residential and commercial structures. Lately, new kitchens and bathrooms

have been a big trend. Much of their business is from word of mouth and

repeat customers. For your construction projects, they can be reached at

845-876-5226.

Williams Lumber & Home Centers is celebrating the Grand

ReOpening of their Hudson Store on Saturday, August 11th,

7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with lots of special deals for one day

only!

3679 Rt. 9, Hudson, NY 12534

Phone (518) 851-3641

williamslumber.com

MEMBER NEWS

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Of NW & SE Dutchess County

(845) 635-4550

Pleasant Valley, NY

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

Fire & Water – Cleanup & Restoration™

Servproofnwsedutchesscounty.com

SERVPRO® of NW & SE Dutchess County is now servicing Columbia County, NY. We are your

CLEANING and RESTORATION Company for Fire, Water & Mold. We are a preferred vendor of many

insurance companies nationwide handling both Residential & Commercial work. We have so much more

to offer including Duct & HVAC & Dryer Vent Cleaning, Post Construction Cleanup, Carpet, Upholstery,

Drapes and Blinds Cleaning, Home or Tenant move in/move out Cleanup, Ceilings, Walls & Hard Floors

Cleaning, Deodorization, Biohazard, Crime Scene & Vandalism Cleanup, think about duct or carpet

cleaning gift certificates for the holidays, birthdays, special occasions or just because. We are a 24

HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE…So whether you have Fire, Smoke or Soot Damage, Water, Sewage or

Flood Damage or Mold Problems….SERVPRO® has the training, experience, equipment & people to re-

store your property….”LIKE IT NEVER EVEN HAPPENED®”. For more information about

SERVPRO of NW & SE Dutchess County call 845-635-4550 or visit their website at

www.servproofnwsedutchesscounty.com.

From left, Carol Doerfer, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Board Member and Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at

Columbia Greene Community College, Mike Sullivan, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board and

Crawford & Associates Engineering & Land Surveying, Mary Gerlach, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Membership

Committee and Branch Manager at First Niagara Bank in Hudson, NY, Tara Buffa, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce

Membership Committee and Account Executive for Hudson-Catskill Newspapers Corp., Daniel Allen, President and Owner of

SERVPRO of NW & SE Dutchess County, Judy Ciccarino, Sales and Marketing Manager of SERVPRO of NW & SE Dutchess

County, Mike Gadonniex, Production Manager of SERVPRO of NW & SE Dutchess County and SERVPRO of NW & SE

Dutchess County Technicians – William Sparks, Dan Toth, Neil Banks, and Ed Nelson. Photo taken by Amy Kneller, Office

Manager for the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SERVPRO OF NW & SE DUTCHESS COUNTY ON THEIR EXPANSION!

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Financial Services Center Inc.

Michael Levy

3944 Route 9G

Red Hook, NY 12571

845-876-1919

www.finserctr.com

"Rhinebeck Reads March in October":

Starr Library Plans a Town-Wide Reading Program

What's a great way to bring our community closer and get people talking to each other about meaningful top-

ics? Host a town-wide reading program! It works like this: get as many people as possible to read the same

book and then have a number of programs, exhibits and book discussion sessions to talk about different

themes from the book.

In an ongoing celebration of Starr Library's 150th anniversary, the Library has selected the compelling, beauti-

fully crafted novel March by Geraldine Brooks. This Pulitzer Prize winning story is set during the Civil War

(not coincidentally 150 years ago) and is told mostly from the perspective of the fictional character Mr.

March, the father from Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic Little Women. Through his letters home and first-

person flashbacks, the reader travels along with March during his harrowing experiences and deep questioning

of his faith as an abolitionist Union chaplain who has gone to war in the South.

Oblong Books is partnering with Starr Library to promote "Rhinebeck Reads March in October", and the book

will be available for purchase at numerous merchants throughout town. We will also be encouraging commu-

nity members to share copies and sign the inside of their book so others can see where the book has been!

Questions may be directed to Nan Jackson, Rhinebeck Reads Coordinator ( rhinebeckreads@starrlibrary.org ),

or to Starr Library Director Steven Cook at 845-876-4030 (starrdirector@me.com).

CENTRAL HUDSON’S COMMERCIAL LIGHTING PROGRAM

Until the money runs out, Central Hudson’s Commercial Lighting Program can help you install

modern energy efficient lighting in your business. Here’s how it works:

1. Call (855) 236-4832 to schedule your FREE energy audit.

2. Lime Energy will perform the audit, install the new lights for qualified projects, and handle

all the paperwork.

3. Central Hudson pays up to 70% of the project and you can cover the rest with up to 24-

month financing. Enjoy reduced utility bills year after year.

Visit www.cenhud.com for more information.

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DUTCHESS COUNTY FAIR NEWS

NEW ENTRANCE AND EXIT GATES AT 2012 COUNTY FAIR

Andy Imperati, Dutchess County Fair’s Operations Manager, has announced a change in the Entrance

and Exit traffic plan for the 2012 Fair. The previous entrance on Route 9 is now the South Gate and is

for exiting traffic only. The North Gate (formerly an exit gate) is the Main Entrance gate to the Fair from

both directions on Rte 9.

“This parking plan has been implemented twice already at both the Car Show in May and the

Motorcycle Club of America Show in June” said Imperati. “It has worked successfully to prevent

bottlenecking on Rte 9 and more importantly, to increase the safety of pedestrians inside the fairgrounds

gates”.

The New York State Police, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department, Village of Rhinebeck Police,

Accurate Parking of Florida and Fairgrounds Board Members and employees have all contributed their

expertise in making this decision. Video Message Signs along Rte 9 will assist in directing the traffic

flow, as well as numerous static signs strategically placed.

Additionally, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is providing a radio sta-

tion to help disseminate traffic pattern information. Again, video signs are used to give the call letters of

the radio station and more static signs inside the gates assist in directing fairgoers to updates.

There are more traffic changes occurring at the Fairgrounds Parsonage St. Gate. The Village of Rhine-

beck has amended its’ 3 ton weight limit vehicle and traffic law to allow livestock trucks and trailers to

enter and exit the Dutchess County Fair at the Parsonage Street Gate from Monday, August 20 until

Sunday, August 26. This amendment is good for these dates only.

DUTCHESS COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AT COUNTY FAIR

The Dutchess County Board of Elections is coming to the fair! And, they are bringing the new voting

machines! This presents a great opportunity for fairgoers to become comfortable with the process of voting with

the new machines before they are introduced at their local polling place in November.

Each day of the fair (August 21-26) the DC Board of Elections booth will have a ‘Dutchess County Fair Elec-

tion’ using the new machine. There are 5 questions:

1. What is Your Favorite Farm Animal? -Cow, Sheep, Horse or Pig.

2. What is Your Favorite Display? - Antique Museum, Salute to Agriculture, Wool Room or Milking Parlor.

3. What other Fairgrounds events do you attend? - Car Show, Crafts Fair, Motorcycle Show or Sheep and Wool.

4. What is your favorite Fair dessert? - Milkshake, Deep-Fried Oreos, Cotton Candy or Fried Dough

5. Learn how do use a Write-In Ballot by answering- What County Do you live in?

The previous days’ election results will be posted every morning and the booth is staffed 10am to 10pm with

Board of Election Members ready to assist fairgoers (voters) in using the new machine. They are there to answer

your questions and ease the process of facing a new voting machine in the fall.

For more information, a daily schedule of events and discount tickets to the Dutchess County Fair visit

www.dutchessfair.com or call 845-876-4000.

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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS Monthly Business Breakfasts

Wednesday, August 22, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at the Dutchess County Fair.

Wednesday, September 26, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Northern Dutchess Hospital. Sponsored by

The UPS Store.

Wednesday, October 24, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Astor Services For Children & Families.

Sponsored by McCabe & Mack LLP.

Wednesday, November 28, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Upstate Films.

Wednesday, December 19, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Terrapin.

Business After Hours

Thursdsay, August 9, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Wilderstein.

Sponsored by Paul Hallenbeck Real Estate and Rikert’s Auto Body.

Thursday, September 13, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Linwood Retreat & Spiritual Center.

Thursday, October 18, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cocktails at Sunset at Belvedere Mansion.

Other Events

Summer Sidewalk Sale Days, August 17, 18, 19 in the Village of Rhinebeck

Thursday, September 13, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Frank DeRaffele Seminar followed by the Business

After Hours at Linwood. Sponsored by Vicki Haak, CFP®

Tuesday, September 25, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. New Member/Member Luncheon. Come learn how

to get the most from your Chamber membership.

PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS ON

WWW.RHINEBECKCHAMBER.COM FOR ALL THE GREAT MEMBER EVENTS

THAT ARE TAKING PLACE!!

VILLAGE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, PARADE & FESTIVITIES

Planning is underway for this year’s Village Tree Lighting and all that goes with

it. If you or your organization would like to be involved, please contact the

Chamber office as soon as possible,845-876-5904 or info@rhinebeckchamber.com.

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PO Box 42

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