Southern Ulster Times Nov. 30 2016

TIMES SOUTHERN Plattekill Police Chief arrested Ryan placed on administrative leave following misdemeanor charge ULSTER Vol. 13, No 48 3 NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 6, 2016 3 ONE DOLLAR Dukes hit the court Page 44 HIGHLAND, MARLBOROUGH & PLATTEKILL Simple gifts St. Augustine’s opens their doors for Thanksgiving By MARK REYNOLDS [email protected] On Tuesday, November 22, Plattekill Police Chief Joseph Ryan, 52, was arrested at his home by the Town of Newburgh Police after they received call at 5:18 p.m. Ryan was brought to police headquarters and formally charged with one count of 4th degree criminal mischief for breaking a door down and two counts of endangering the welfare Joseph Ryan of a child, all misdemeanor offenses. There was no weapon involved in the incident or physical contact made with anyone. Ryan was arraigned before Town Justice Jude Martini and released on his own recognizance. He is due back in Town of Newburgh Court on December 5 Continued on page 3 A team of volunteers at St. Augustine’s Church in Highland hosted the 4th annual Thanksgiving Day dinner. Pictured front row L-R Chef Mark Schmitt, Judy Shepard, Richard Gorres, F. Thomas Lutz and Police Chief Daniel Waqage stand at the serving line. By MARK REYNOLDS [email protected] An alliance of local churches from Calvary Chapel, Ascension-Holy Trinity Church, Highland Presbyterian Church, Hosanna Church and the Highland Methodist Church as well as a WWW.SOUTHERNULSTERTIMES.COM host of local businesses all contributed to making the 4th annual Thanksgiving Continued on page 3