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Storm King reigns on a summer’s morning | For more Summer Photofest images see page 16. Photo by Kevin Harrison Smith Believes Record Manitou Properties Seeks to Justifies Another Term Turn Plumbush Restaurant into Sees opponent’s criticisms as not serious Pre-K to Grade 6 School were the crime other events. Located just outside of Cold By Kevin E. Foley numbers flowing Philipstown Spring, on Route 9D at Peekskill and the other way. s an incumbent, Putnam County Planning Board Moffatt Roads, the property is in a Town So Smith has a Sheriff Donald B. Smith would ap- of Philipstown hamlet-mixed use zoning right to lay claim gets site plan pear to have the wind at his back district. Manitou Properties does not yet A to success and as he seeks re-election to a fourth term submission own the site, with completion of the sale he proudly touts in office. According to the New York state dependent on site-plan approval. Putnam’s safety By Liz Schevtchuk Department of Criminal Justice Services, Sheriff Smith Photo by K.E. Foley When it met July 25, the Planning record as the Armstrong Putnam County has ranked number one Board declared the proposal a major primary reason in criminal safety for the last three years local business has begun efforts to project (triggering higher level scrutiny), voters should return him to office. This in a row. To some extent that statistical turn the Plumbush Inn-restaurant designated itself as lead review agency, election season he faces a Republican pri- result is certainly the luck of the demo- into a private, for-profit school for scheduled a mid-August site visit, and mary on Sept. 10, as well as the Nov. 8 bal- A graphic draw. But Smith always stresses children from pre-kindergarten to Grade 6. (Continued on page 4) that Putnam is not an isolated country- lot where he will be on the Independence Manitou Properties Co. LLC, a limited county, given service by two Metro-North Party line at the very least. Given the liability company, in July filed an appli- train lines, a distance of only 50 miles voting numbers over the last several elec- cation with the Philipstown Planning Village Trustees from New York City, and a border with tions, the winner of the Republican pri- Board for site-plan approval for con- several counties that are on the state’s mary is the odds-on favorite for the race. version of the historic property, which Express Regret designated crime watch list. And there is A former brigadier general in the U.S. over the years has been a private resi- no denying the highest-ranking police of- Army with Vietnam combat experience dence as well as a restaurant. Officially Over July 4 Ads ficial in the county would be called to task (the Bronze Star among his awards), known as Plumbush Inn at the Parrott Concerns raised and Smith easily (Continued on page 3) House, it currently hosts weddings and solutions proposed Marsh Kayak Trip Goes Seriously Awry By Michael Turton Classic he-said, she-said N.Y. She had participated in he Cold Spring Village Board at its one of Kelsey’s excursions July 31 meeting largely agreed with disagreement prompts previously, kayaking to Ban- Tconcerns over both the content and safety worries nerman Island. The June 28 process involved in the placement of re- trip included eight or nine cent advertisements in The Paper and the paddlers who launched from Putnam County News & Recorder raised by By Michael Turton Foundry Dock in Cold Spring Gordon Stewart publisher of The Paper and and kayaked up the Hudson Manhattan woman claims she ex- Philipstown.info. The ads, purchased by the River to Little Stony Point perienced a “near-death in Con- Village of Cold Spring, thanked those who then south around Constitu- stitution Marsh” while on a kayak had contributed to the Fourth of July Inde- A tion Island and on to Consti- A Metro-North train like this stopped as it neared excursion out of Cold Spring in late June. pendence Day celebrations on Cold Spring’s tution Marsh. kayakers portaging across the tracks. Photo by M. Turton Ann Votaw has raised questions about waterfront. The PCNR was the largest con- Contacted by The Paper, the organizer’s handling of the trip, in- tributor, having underwritten the riverfront Kelsey challenged Votaw’s should do their own research to prepare fireworks at a cost of close to $10,000. The cluding actions that may have put other view that he led the trip. “For Meetup for outings. Paper was the next biggest sponsor, donat- participants in jeopardy. Michael Kelsey, groups we organize them — but we don’t ing $5,000 to cover the cost of five bands the organizer, tells a very different story. Portaging the Metro-North tracks lead them,” he said. Kayak rental is part that provided live music during the hours Votaw signed on for a kayak trip billed Votaw would probably agree she had of his AWAY business and Kelsey some- leading up to the fireworks. Included in that an adventure — but not the one she had as “an after-work paddle” through a New times provides boats for Meetup group cost was a fee paid to local resident and mu- York City-based “Meetup” group to which outings. But, he says, once they get to in mind. A surprise awaited her when sician Al Hemberger who coordinated the she belongs. According to her, the trip was a destination, “Everyone has their own the group got to Constitution Marsh. Ac- music program. led by Kelsey, who operates the AWAY Ad- adventure.” He said that the Meetup cording to her, “… (Kelsey) failed to ex- The PCNR cut out both The Paper for venture Guide Service based in Salt Point, website makes it clear that participants plain that our (Continued on page 5) its sponsorship (Continued on page 3) 2 August 2, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Mouths to Feed days off from my summer camp cooking gig to drive home and host a birthday party for her. In other words, I cooked a Present Company nice meal for a small gathering of people. Is a feast equivalent to a TV? Probably By Celia Barbour not. Does this matter? Of course – at least among sisters. y mom just celebrated a mile- Literature and history are full of tales stone birthday. My younger sis- of sibling gift-givers who run into painful Mter, who lives in Austin, sent her snags, starting with Cain and Abel – the a new TV. My older sister, who lives in third and fourth human beings to ever Berkeley, flew east for the weekend, and walk this big, nice planet according to the also bought her a stunning (and pricey) Bible. Clearly, the issue has roots. Scandinavian weaving. Me, I took a few But what’s interesting to me about most of these tales is that the dramatic com- plication isn’t generated by the givers but by the recipients, most of whom are star- tlingly less-than-gracious in their displays of gratitude. And that includes God – who, hello, could take a lesson from the What to Expect authors about the trouble you’ll start if you show preference for one child’s finger paintings over another’s. And if the Almighty Himself can’t hide his fondness for a TV — I mean a goat! — over some vegetables, then who can blame my mother for letting slip her enthusiasm for the big, fancy, remote-control-operat- ed gift? Lentil salad with tomatoes and herbs Photos by C. Barbour I didn’t mind. In fact, I didn’t even no- tice at the time – the new TV gave my mom feast. Valuable or not, it is essential. Here’s what we had: shrimp on the grill; something to talk about at the dinner, For her birthday, I tried to come up with beef tenderloin with two sauces (cilantro Artful cooking / event planning and a happy, chatty guest is party gold, a menu that would be impressive but not lime, and smoked red pepper); lentil-to- as every hostess knows. But my sister felt tortured – which is easy to do at this time mato-herb salad; potato salad with green slighted, and afterwards, I found myself Come visit us Saturdays at the of year, what with mother nature cooking beans and homemade mayonnaise; green pondering the value of presence versus Cold Spring Farmer’s Market up such delectable ingredients in the gar- salad; and almond tart with raspberries presents, and of cooking versus stuff. at Boscobel Home & Gardens den and ocean. Really, all you have to do and blueberries. All of it was delicious, Hosting a dinner is, on the one hand, 8:30AM-­1:30PM is shop. and the mix was fortunate, because one an act of great generosity – time, care, Which is what I did last Saturday morn- of the guests had turned vegan since I last thought, and love go into every homemade Enjoy tasty food & a beautiful view! ing, at the farmers’ market. I came up saw her – she could eat everything but the meal – and on the other, an act so ordi- with most of the menu on the spot, based meats and sauces – and another was do- nary as to be nearly worthless. After all, I -­ on what looked best (because everything ing a cleanse. cook for my mother all the time, not only looked good). Best of all, my mother seemed happy, for holidays, but also weekly, when she Bring this ad and take $1.00 off beyond happy, the whole time. And her joy comes to look after the kids. Making food one “Grab-­n-­go” item was worth the trip. In other words, it was for her is routine; nothing special. a great gift to me. www.freshcompany.net Still, there is no celebration without a Lentil salad with tomatoes and herbs This is especially nice with the small, dark lentils sometimes called de Puy or caviar lentils, but another variety would do, too – just make sure they aren’t mushy. 1 cup dried lentils (preferably small 4 large scallions, thinly sliced French lentils, called de Puy or (¾ cup) caviar lentils) 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, or 2 large garlic cloves, chopped to taste 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil • O ering live music 1 to 1 ½ lbs. tomatoes, diced (about generous pinch black pepper Wednesday, Friday and 3-4 large tomatoes or 15-20 cherry ⅔ cup chopped fresh herbs* Saturday tomatoes) • Weekly dinner specials and *can include basil, dill, mint, parsley, tarragon, young thyme, chervil — as freshly seasoned popcorn you like 1. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan with lentils, garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain in a sieve, then transfer to a large bowl. 2. Toss lentils with tomatoes, scallions, vinegar, oil, and remaining half- teaspoon salt, or to taste. Mix in fresh herbs just before serving.

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For Smith the jail also serves as an ex- and local police and emergency response (from page 1) Smith Believes Record Justifies Another Term ample of why his tenure has seen an uptick agencies are another signature accom- summoned up the names and places of Obviously referring to his Republican in overtime costs, another criticism McCo- plishment claimed by Smith. “I have his time more than 40 years ago as a primary election opponent, Kevin McCo- nville (and some other county politicians) brought law enforcement together. When young officer who moved up the ranks nville, Smith said he believed there were makes. There are state rules to operating a I became sheriff they weren’t working to- under the pressure of leading soldiers two essential questions that a candidate jail and there are contractual obligations to gether. Now we’ve come so far we have a in harm’s way. He tells the story of a has to answer: “Why are they running, the staff. When a prisoner has to be escorted multi-agency emergency response team young platoon-leading lieutenant only is it public service? And how they run, to the hospital in the middle of the night you training in special weapons and tactics a short while out of West Point return- what kind of campaign do they run?” have to pay for it. Smith readily accepts the involving deputies and local police.” ing from a mission to find the company Smith sees McConville’s challenge as a overtime observation as truth and argues Smith, who calls himself an in-vitro commander, a captain, boarding a plane. purely self-serving quest for a better job that “overtime is utilized to serve the mis- Republican, born to the party’s positions Smith was then told by a higher-up he than McConville’s current employment sion; it is more cost effective to meet unex- on issues, still believes he has wide sup- was now the acting commander, a ten- as the head of security for Hudson Valley pected demand than hiring more staff for port among people with other party affil- fold increase in responsibility. He was Hospital Center. McConville was also a contingencies that may or may not arise in a iations. He pointed out that he would not retained in the leadership position for a career police officer for the Metropolitan given budget year.” expediently change affiliation to run for few more months. Transportation Authority (MTA), rising If there is a charge that particularly political office. His opponent McConville Smith definitely sees his successful to the position of chief of the depart- galls Smith, it is McConville’s assertion ran as the Democrat in the previous race military career as directly relevant to his ment. McConville (also running on the (without much specificity) that the Sher- for sheriff. The Democrats don’t have a job today. “It felt very natural to me tak- Conservative Party line) asserts that his iff’s Department is behind the curve on candidate this year. ing over at the Sheriff’s Department. It police experience is superior to Smith’s. technology. “I will invite you over and al- Smith faces questions as to why he is- is a paramilitary organization with the “I have the greatest respect for the low one of my sergeants to show you the sued identification cards to supporters same chain of command structure, the work the officers at the MTA do but that technology and I won’t be involved. When that called the cardholder an “advisor to same terms are used, many of the values department doesn’t compare to the com- the [U.S.] Vice President (Joseph Biden) the sheriff” an issue he doesn’t see as a are the same as the military,” he said. plexity of the sheriff’s responsibilities,” came through Putnam County recently big deal. And his opponent faces ques- Although a more hardened politician said Smith. The sheriff provided a com- (on his way to Connecticut) the federal of- tions about why a former “advisor to from three straight election wins, Smith parison chart of services and duties that ficers involved were ‘drooling’ with envy the sheriff” is now contributing to Mc- is quick to emphasize his motivation to indicates over a dozen areas the sheriff over the way our assigned vehicles were Conville’s campaign, investing in a new serve the public remains just as central supervises that the MTA police do not outfitted,” said Smith. He easily rattles newspaper that is specializing in nega- to his candidacy as when he first ran as have. Smith points out: “The sheriff is off acronyms and brand names of com- tive Smith stories and has an office in the “a reluctant warrior” a dozen years ago. running a jail as part of his responsi- puter and camera equipment that is used same building as McConville’s campaign. “I wasn’t really seeking the job,” Smith bility. The county jail, which is the first both in cars and in the office for tracking, All subjects for a later date. said. “My wife Jane didn’t want me to stop for all prisoners, houses inmates investigating and solving crimes as well “I truly believe I have gained the trust and run. But different leaders from all the sentenced to one year or less and also as automated communications programs confidence of the people. I think they know I different political parties asked me to do houses, as an income producer, prisoners for senior citizens and merchants will continue to work every day doing my best so. I really ran as a call to duty.” from the state and federal system.” Alliances formed with federal, state to keep Putnam County safe,” said Smith.

Advertising Policy Questioned (from page 1) of the music and Al Hemberger who orga- think that The Paper contributed noth- with the White Plains firm of Wormser, charged for Georgiou’s services. It turns nized it from the ad paid for by the village. ing,” to the Fourth of July events. Kiely, Galef and Jacobs, to serve as special out that the rate will actually be $280 an The ad in The Paper omitted the PCNR’s Cold Spring resident John Plummer was counsel for the Butterfield Hospital rede- hour. The lower rate quoted was for “spe- sponsorship of the fireworks. in the audience and commented, “Matt’s velopment project. At a previous meeting, cial projects” while the higher rate is for “Harm has been done. Trust has been point is a good one. Accepting an ultima- developer Paul Guillaro, who, as the ap- “land use” projects, the category under violated,” said Stewart. The village did not tum … encourages not getting along.” plicant for the project will be responsible which the Butterfield project falls. consult Stewart about either ad. “I would Trustee Stephanie Hawkins asked, for legal fees incurred by the village as Deputy Mayor Campbell chaired the meet- never be party to excluding someone from “Does the money cost too much? … We ac- part of the project planning, had said he ing. Mayor Ralph Falloon is on vacation for being credited with what they should be cepted money from the PCNR and in my was happy with the $240 hourly rate to be two weeks and was not in attendance. credited with,” he said. view the money costs too much.” Stewart said when Falloon and Camp- Trustees agreed that the issues sur- bell told him they had accepted the PCNR rounding the ads would be discussed as offer to sponsor the fireworks they sug- a full board when Falloon returns from HoulihanLawrence.com gested that sponsorship of the music was vacation. Francisco suggested that the available. He agreed to take that on. But village resubmit its original correct ad to mindful of the PCNR’s refusal to share both papers. Either could reject or accept the Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce it but should not dictate what the village Business Person of the Year Award, he can say in its own paid ad. insisted that the village “get assurances Stewart said that depending on how from all parties involved that this holi- the board handles the situation, it can day would be dealt with in an absolutely emerge as a stronger body. “That will straight forward, even-handed manner serve you well going forward — to more with equal acknowledgement of all con- troubled waters than this.” Nature in All Seasons Antique Village Home Contemporary barn nestled on six acres with beautiful Village home completely and carefully restored. Wide- tributions and that Falloon and Campbell Reduced speed limits ahead on 9D? gardens. Featuring cathedral ceilings, wide-board floors board floors, three fireplaces, original brick beehive agreed to that. “As you know this did not and stone pool house with fireplace. Separate barn/ oven. Sunny kitchen. Gardens, patio and stone wall. occur,” Stewart said. In other business, John Teagle, care- garage. WEB# PO865094 COLD SPRING...... $795,000 WEB# PO864997 COLD SPRING ...... $729,000 taker at Little Stony Point Park, ad- Questions how decisions are made dressed the Village Board regarding a Stewart said that the issue of the ads proposal to request lowering of speed goes to a larger question of how the village limits along Route 9D south from Bea- makes decisions. “Bigger projects than con to Cold Spring. The request will be this are in the works. How will they be made of New York State Department of handled? Later in the meeting he added, Transportation, which has jurisdiction “The village has to decide how it’s going over the highway. The Little Stony Point to treat powerful individuals.” Association is one of several stakehold- A Place to Call Home 19th Century Victorian Campbell said that when the list of those ers supporting an application by the Convenient country location. Situated on over two Situated in the heart of the Village. Close to the train, to be thanked was submitted to the PCNR, Town of Philipstown for funding to help acres of land, this generous home offers four bedrooms, river, school and parks. Features three bedrooms, they insisted that The Paper not be included. establish the Hudson River Fjord Trail three baths, finished lower level, large deck, pool and powder room, high ceilings and wood floors. Private Stewart said to Campbell, “You acqui- between Cold Spring and Beacon. Cur- hot tub. WEB# PO862777 GARRISON ...... $495,000 yard. WEB# PO864996 COLD SPRING...... $459,000 esced — after explicitly agreeing not to.” rently, speed limits vary from 40 miles “I understand your point. I apologize to per hour to 55 miles per hour along that you personally Gordon,” Campbell said. stretch of 9D. Breakneck Ridge has been Stewart accepted the personal apology called the most popular day hike in the but indicated that he felt a more formal U.S. and the area near it is often highly correction would be appropriate. congested with parked cars, hikers and vehicular traffic — yet that section of Next steps road has a 55 mile-per-hour speed limit. Trustee Matt Francisco said that he had Teagle’s presentation was for informa- Cool Off in the Pool Beautiful Gardens no knowledge of how the ads were placed tion only. The village will be asked to Charming Cape just outside the village. Kitchen with Pristine home. Dine-in kitchen with Silestone counters. granite counters. Artistic craftsmanship in dining room Wood floors in living room, dining room, three but that who makes such decisions “is a support the proposed speed limit re- pivotal question.” When Campbell said with French doors. Fireplace. Heated Florida room. bedrooms, master bath and finished lower level. Deck. ductions through a formal resolution at WEB# PO864270 COLD SPRING ...... $449,000 WEB# PO862239 CORTLANDT MANOR.. $315,000 that he hoped those involved could “get some point in the future. along” in the future, Francisco, referring THE EXCLUSIVE WORLD-WIDE REACH OF FIVE GLOBAL NETWORKS. THE LOCAL EXPERTISE OF THE MARKET LEADER. to the omissions in the ads said, “This Trustees confirm lawyer for kind of behavior accepting ultimatums Butterfield project does not help people get along,” later add- Trustees passed a resolution approv- ing, “The people who read the PCNR now ing the hiring of Anna Georgiou, a lawyer Cold Spring Brokerage • 60 Main Street • 845.265.5500 4 August 2, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Controversial Idea of County Bike Path Advertising Signs Dropped Company withdraws; Although the path runs along the east- After the concept was abandoned, Oth- ern side of the county, Philipstown resi- mer, of District 3, apologized for the way Publisher legislators discuss options dents joined in the outcry against the ad- it had been handled. “I’m going to take Gordon Stewart bearing signage. “Not only will it be an responsibility for this fiasco,” he said. Managing Editor By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong aesthetic blight, but the crony capitalism In allowing the issue to come before the Kevin E. Foley and quid-pro-quo of election fundraising Legislature, “I saw this as a way to save utnam County last week dropped are being spotlighted for all to see,” Stan- money. I really didn’t do my homework Arts/Feature Editor the idea of advertising-bearing mile ton Lovenworth wrote July 7, to District on this. And I put us all in this position.” Alison Rooney signs on its hike-bike path after the P 1 Legislator Barbara Scuccimarra, who He praised those involved, on whatever company involved pulled out and county Senior Correspondents side of the question — the county execu- legislators turned to ways to enhance safe- represents Philipstown. Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong tive and officials, fellow legislators and ty on the trail without commercial plugs. Michael Turton public. “Everyone did a great job” on a At a Monday night (July 22) meeting of Layout Editor difficult subject, he said. the Putnam County Legislature’s Physical Kate Vikstrom With the controversy over, the commit- Services Committee, Legislature Chair- tee members and other legislators began Calendar Editor man Richard Othmer announced that reviewing other ways to handle the sig- Chip Rowe Bikepath Country Inc., the firm in line nage and safety issue. In a presentation [email protected] to get the contract for placing and main- from Adam Stiebeling, commissioner of taining the signs, had withdrawn from Copy Editor the Bureau of Emergency Services, the Mary Ann Ebner the project that afternoon. In a letter he committee and other legislators got a read, company officials said they would Reporters look at options, featuring signs mounted focus on communities with agreements Jeanne Tao above ground. in place. “They’ve backed out of the deal. Sommer Hixson District 2 Legislator Sam Oliverio re- Lois Powers So it’s done,” announced Othmer, a Physi- cal Services Committee member. minded everyone of another possibility, Pete Smith suggested by a resident, with the mile in- Elizabeth Bengel “You got your wish,” County Executive MaryEllen Odell, told critics of the ad- formation appearing on the surface of the Photographer bearing signs. path itself. “Put pavers in the ground with Maggie Benmour the mile markers,” Oliverio suggested. Having a private firm install the signs, Gone by the wayside: ad-bearing signs like The expense of bike path upkeep like- Advertising Director which would have mixed small ads from the draft version here will not be installed wise also came up. Michele Rubin companies such as Target and Gatorade along the Putnam County bike path. For information on advertising: with mile-post information, was viewed “Down the road, we need to take [that] 845-809-5584 as a way of sparing the county finan- into consideration,” Scuccimarra urged, “Not only am I appalled at the prospect Email: [email protected] cial outlays associated with the path suggesting it had not received much at- of advertising signage on a bike-hike trail, Advertising closing: Tuesday at noon and boosting revenue. Signs – with or tention when the bike path was created. I am worried about the lack of transpar- Requirements: PDF or jpeg without advertising – are considered a Early in the evening, Committee Chair- ency shown by the Legislature and partic- (minimum 300 dpi) safety-enhancement measure, helping man Carl Albano, of District 5, pegged ularly the county executive in considering Review our rate sheet: emergency responders quickly pinpoint bike path costs at $150,000 to $200,000 www.philipstown.info/ads the location of accidents. undertaking such a project without an ap- annually, although other legislators chal- propriate period of public comment,” an- © philipstown.info 2013 What had seemed a pro-forma vote lenged that figure. “We’re looking at a of approval when the Bikepath Country other resident, Julia Famularo, likewise big number, no matter how we break it All rights reserved. No part of this contract came before the full Legislature said July 7 in a note to legislators. up,” Albano replied. “I still like the idea publication may be reproduced in July 2 turned into a controversy, as op- The issue then resurfaced at the com- of a public-private partnership,” he add- any form, mechanical or electronic, ponents of the advertising turned out to mittee meeting, which drew not only ed later, as the discussion ended. “I don’t without written permission of the protest. After considerable public com- the three committee members, but five know if we’re ever going to find a perfect publisher. Advertisements designed ment at that session, the Legislature of their colleagues. The Legislature has solution, but we’re going to look for the by The Paper are copyrighted and postponed action. nine members total. best solution.” may not be reproduced in whole or in part without permission. Manitou Properties Seeks to Turn Plumbush Restaurant into School (from page 1) slated a public hearing for Sept. 12, said Wednesday (July 31) in an email. san Jainchill, wondered about the chain- For content you can only provided material addressing concerns At the July 25 meeting, Planning Board link fence. “I think that’s going to be a see online, visit about traffic flow and handicapped ac- Member Anthony D. Merante asked if the point that’s got to be addressed, in how cessibility becomes available before then. school would be a for-profit institution. it’s going to be seen,” she said. Manitou Properties’ representative, “Yes,” Watson replied. Stein-Marrison, of Manitou Properties, Glennon Watson, of Badey Watson Sur- Haldane Central School District Su- also is the founder-director of the Manitou veying & Engineering P.C., told the Plan- perintendent Mark Villanti told Philip- Learning Center, a bilingual learning and ning Board that the project entails “very stown.info on Wednesday in an email play facility for pre-school-age children. It Boscobel plans fall little site disturbance” on the approxi- that he knows little about Manitou Prop- opened in September 2012 and offers a pro-  mately 5.27-acre property. erties’ proposal. He explained that “pub- gram designed as an educational bridge Friends of Boscobel In a Preliminary Statement of Use sub- lic schools are required to transport to to kindergarten. [See Pre-school Profile: membership campaign mitted July 11, Maria Stein-Marrison, one private schools up to 15 miles from the Manitou Learning Center, Philipstown. of the school’s organizers, said that the location. So conceivably if this school info, Oct. 29, 2012] Tuition is $13,500 for institution, called The Manitou School, is launched we would be required to a five-day-a-week student and $11,750 for County Department plans to use the existing house, operate transport” its students. “However, any one attending four days a week.  five days a week, follow the local school village residents could be required to If the Manitou School opens at Plum- of Health announces calendar, eventually enroll 75 pupils, and walk – which is about half of our student bush, the property will in a sense re- expanded services to in the evening hold classes on such sub- population,” he said. Moreover, he noted, turn to one of its roots, for it report- screen for hepatitis C jects as English as a Second Language “any district within a 15-mile distance of edly had the earliest school in the Cold or professional topics for adults. Regard- Manitou would have the same obligation, Spring area. According to William Pel- ing traffic generation, she predicted that so this responsibility would not fall on letreau’s 1886 History of Putnam County the school would involve about 150 daily just Haldane.” New York, at the end of the 1700s, Cold New visitor website: trips. She also revealed that “the appli- The site-plan documentation states Spring consisted of three or four houses coldspringny.info cant anticipates that a significant num- that the building’s second floor would near the waterfront, with a few scat- ber of students will be transported to contain school offices. That prompted tered elsewhere. Around 1800, “the first the school by the local school district.” questions at the Planning Board meet- schoolhouse was built of logs and stood Ostensibly, that means that Haldane ing about second-floor accessibility to at a place called ‘Plumbush,’ a little The extended calendar and Garrison school-district taxpayers the handicapped. Other questions con- south of the village, on the road to Gar- of events would pay for bus service to a for-profit cerned construction of a sidewalk, rison’s,” Pelletreau wrote. Later, “about enterprise. Conversely, a for-profit entity planned installation of a black chain- 1810,” he added, a frame schoolhouse would presumably generate tax revenue link fence, and traffic. was built, apparently on the turnpike for local jurisdictions. “Peekskill Road has become a by-pass (Route 301), in Nelsonville. In the mid- Stein-Marrison declined to answer for [avoiding] Cold Spring and Nelson- 1800s, Robert Parrott, superintendent Phil’s List: questions, including queries about the ville,” with “very heavy traffic” on it, Me- of the West Point Foundry, owned Plum- Free online local classifieds bus transportation or whether the school rante observed, suggesting that vehicu- bush, which by then contained a large devoted to jobs, housing, tag would be a for-profit venture. “We are lar exits onto Route RD from Plumbush house. Parrott’s personal residence was sales, services and more very excited about this project. However, could be difficult. “I know that road well.” in Cold Spring, on a parcel now occupied the project is still in the planning phase” Watson said the student drop-off and pick- by the Foodtown Plaza and Marion Av- www.philipstown.info/philslist and school organizers will happily pro- ups will occur outside rush-hour periods. enue neighborhood. vide more information in due course, she The board’s planning consultant, Su- www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper August 2, 2013 5

ward the metal grid on the other side. Had what I remember,” he said. “I think she cap- Marsh Kayak Trip Goes Seriously Awry (from page 1) I stayed with the boat, I might have been sized before she got to the bridge.” group … would illegally portage from the arrived back in Cold Spring, MTA police pinned,” she said. According to Kelsey, he and another Hudson over the Metro-North tracks into were there but did not speak to him or any- Votaw said that Kelsey and two other kayaker raced to the bridge with a rescue Constitution Marsh.” The group began one in the group. kayakers came to her and coached her, rope. “I was down there probably quicker to carry their kayaks across the tracks, Bridge over than she got to the bridge. I held her – she two people to a boat, when a northbound troubled waters wasn’t going anywhere,” Kelsey said. Metro-North train came into view. The But the worst was yet engineer brought the train to a stop. “The Misconceptions, cuts and hugs to come for Votaw. After train was very close — we could see all the train incident, the Cold Spring resident Ray Fusco has the passengers looking at us,” Votaw said. group put into Consti- guided kayak excursions since 1995 and Later that day, when she took a train back tution Marsh near the has paddled Constitution Marsh, “too to New York City, she spoke to a conductor railroad bridge. The many times to count — probably thou- who was aboard the earlier train. Votaw channel under that sands of times.” He said that at the bridge, said that he told her that the engineer had bridge allows water “The current can be quick — it’s a pinch reported the incident to MTA police. from the Hudson River point” and that the movement of water Again Kelsey disagreed with Votaw’s ver- to pass in and out of the there … “is dynamic. It changes during sion of events. “Ann showed up late (for the marsh as the tides ebb Meetup) — after everyone else had left.” the entire tidal cycle — with water going and flow. At the time He said that during orientation with the in and water going out.” Fusco said that of the excursion, tide Kayakers often enter or leave Constitution Marsh by kayaks often enter and leave the marsh by group, held before Votaw arrived, he went was high but receding. paddling under the railroad bridge as shown here. File photo going under the bridge, and that there is over safety procedures and the route and When water flows out of no “metal grid” on the Hudson river side indicated there would be a portage over the the marsh it is squeezed having her crawl along part of the bridge of the bridge as Votaw described. tracks to get to the marsh. “We’ve done that through the narrow bridge channel — cre- to a point where they were able to pull her before. It’s typical to cross over the tracks.” ating a current close to the bridge. Votaw said she suffered a cut on her left up to the tracks. When she was safely out Kelsey also said that three trains passed Votaw, who is 38 and describes herself foot and left hand but that no first aid was while the group was doing the portage. as an “advanced beginner,” said that with- of the water she said that Kelsey spoke to offered. Kelsey said that she didn’t com- When the train stopped, he said a conduc- in “about two minutes” she knew she was her saying, “I thought you were dead. I plain of any cuts and that when they got tor simply asked if everything was all right, in trouble once she put her kayak into the saw you go toward the bridge, and I saw back to Cold Spring, “she hugged me and then the train proceeded north again. the marsh. She said she could feel the cur- all the scenarios, and none of them were thanked me.” Kelsey may think portaging the tracks is rent pulling her toward the bridge. “The good. I thought we were going home with After she capsized, Votaw said she typical, but Metro-North Railroad thinks current was very fast,” and she was hav- one less kayaker.” would have walked back to Cold Spring, Kelsey denies saying that. “Those are it’s a very bad idea. In an email to The Pa- ing trouble controlling her kayak, possibly but minus her left shoe and with a cut on per, Metro-North spokesman Aaron Dono- not my words,” he said. He also dismisses due to a rudder problem in her view. As that foot, she opted to borrow a kayak and van confirmed that the incident had taken Votaw’s claim that rudder problems might she neared the bridge, “I put the paddle paddled back with the others. The kayaker place. “The Hudson Line is a very busy have caused her to lose control of her lengthwise onto the bridge thinking I who lent her the boat walked back to the railroad line, with trains … likely to come could gain control. I was surprised when kayak. “No one had a rudder in the water village. She said that when she got home along at speed and at a moment’s notice,” the kayak, the paddle, and my backpack … you didn’t need one.” He also said that later that night she found numerous small Donovan wrote. “No one should ever walk dropped away from me and moved quick- when they arrived at the marsh he warned cuts all over her body. on active railroad tracks for any reason. ly toward the Hudson side (of the chan- the group to stay away from the bridge due Certainly, no one should carry a heavy, nel) where they sank. The current ripped to the strong current. Kelsey said that he Kelsey went back the next day and rescued bulky object like a kayak across them, or off my left shoe.” Buoyed by her life vest, helped Votaw into her boat, looked away the sunken kayak. The paddle was nowhere encourage others to do so.” Votaw claims she said she held onto the bridge, where briefly then, “I turned around and I see her to be found, nor was Votaw’s backpack. that MTA police arrived on the scene and the water level was only about “a hand’s (Votaw) going toward the bridge.” Com- For his part, Kelsey told The Paper, “It’s spoke to Kelsey privately. Kelsey says that length” below the bottom of the bridge. menting on her description of using her unfortunate she capsized, but what I don’t never happened – and that when the group “If I let go, I might have gone feet first to- paddle to try to stop the kayak, “That’s not see is her taking any personal responsibility.”

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Join us Fovea Exhibitions Hosts Lively Debate on Food of large companies over our food system social action project called “FixFood” By Sommer Hixson to celebrate our is a metaphor for our whole society. We that will identify available solutions. he fate of our American food sys- have a lot of problems with policy and When asked her opinion of California’s llth Annual tem was the topic of a lively discus- with just a few companies controlling al- “Just Label It” campaign (Proposition 37), Tsion Tuesday night, July 23, at Fo- most every industry.” she thought that, although the measure vea Exhibitions in Beacon. In front of a In her book, Hauter chronicles the his- was ultimately defeated, it was “wildly sold-out audience, Kathleen Frith, Presi- tory of the food industry from the turn successful” for raising awareness across Est. 2002 dent of Glynwood Farm in Cold Spring, of the century through our current presi- the country and spurring a movement to led a Q-and-A with Wenonah Hauter, Ex- dential administration. Through stories label genetically engineered food. ecutive Director of Food & Water Watch supported by facts and statistics, the She praised college students who are in Washington, D.C., about Hauter’s new 343-page hardcover book tackles gov- working with their food service provid- book, Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Fu- ernment deregulation, food safety, free ers to organize more locally sourced food. ture of Food and Farming in America trade, anti-trust laws, factory farming “Young people really want to fight for FARMERS’ (The New Press, January 2013). and cruelty to animals, diet-related ill- the kind of world we want in the future. Apropos of a subject that is close to nesses, and the consolidation of our food They’re interested in a more vibrant de- MARKET many Hudson Valley residents, Frith chain, among other pertinent issues. mocracy. To me, if we’re going to fix the opened the discussion by reading a pas- Mostly taken for granted in this region food system, we have to fix our democracy.” sage from John Steinbeck’s Grapes of as a viable alternative, organic farming In addition to her duties at Food & Wa- Community Wrath: “And it came about that the own- and CSAs (Community Supported Ag- ter Watch, Hauter owns and operates the ers no longer worked their farms. They riculture) present a paradox within the organic family farm in northern Virginia Dinner farmed on paper; and they forgot the larger context of a competitive market- where she was born and raised. From land, the smell, the feel of it, and remem- place. Only farmers who live in close 1997 to 2005, she served as Director of Wed, September llth bered only that they owned it, remem- proximity to population centers have a Public Citizen’s Energy and Environment bered only what they gained and lost by way to sell directly to consumers – two Program and, before that, as environ- 7pm at The Garrison it.” She chose this quote because it “best thirds of all U.S. farms are rural and mental policy director for Citizen Action sums up the stark picture Wenonah therefore rely on a consolidated distri- and as a senior organizer at the Union of Reserve Now! paints in her book.” bution network. Organic food is now Concerned Scientists. For example, 20 food corporations pro- controlled by some of the largest food Glynwood, a working farm, is dedi- Tickets $40 for adults, duce most of the food eaten by Americans companies in the world, weakening the cated to sustainable agricultural prac- standard. “Once they catch on, consum- tices, and produces food for the local $15 for kids 7-17. and only four large chains control most of the grocery stores where we interact ers will not be willing to pay a higher community. Frith, president at the 225- kids 6 & under are free and purchase our food. To best under- price so that profits can be siphoned off acre property since 2012, has produced stand how we got to this point, Hauter to earnings of multinational companies a number of award-winning reports, and How to reserve: explained, “These companies, over the that have no commitment to the spirit of serves as an adviser for several environ- past 40 years, have gained so much po- organics,” writes Hauter. mental and community organizations. [email protected] litical power that they’re really dictating In answer to a question from the audi- The evening was part of a series of 845-235-4670 food policy – regulation and legislation ence, there is hope and Hauter believes panels and events, produced by Fovea that affects the food that we eat.” it can be found in food activism and the Exhibitions, that are designed to pro- or visit the market table “What I tried to do in Foodopoly re- successful grassroots movements that are vide a localized angle to the national and on Saturdays ally isn’t to be a big bummer about how taking place today. The 2008 documenta- international topics addressed in their terrible our food system is, even though ry film, Food, Inc., is cited in her book as photo exhibits. Their next panel will be I know it is discouraging to people,” she playing a major role in engaging people on Saturday, Aug. 10, in conjunction with told the audience. “I wanted to show on food issues. The film’s director, Robert their current exhibit, “The Gun Show.” why it’s important to care. The control Kenner, is now working on a multi-media

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ast year, Philipstown.info/The Paper covered Brian Nice’s A Point of View Lexhibit, then showing at the Garrison Art Center. We wrote, “Photographer and Garrison resident Brian Nice has represented how he sees the world, quite literally. His images, some with multiple exposures and layering … are not some kind of statement as to what he thinks the world is coming to. Rather, they are an accurate visual representation of how he, once a top fashion and commer- Measures, acrylic painting on canvas by Kevin Klein Image courtesy of the artist cial photographer, now actually physi- cally sees the world after experiencing a traumatic brain injury (TBI) out of the blue three years ago … Nice, whose injury has affected his motor skills and Snakeskins Alive: Paintings by has physically confined him to a wheel- chair for now, has retained his creative spirit and artist’s eye, the internal one.” Nice is embarking on a new and Kevin Klein at Garrison Art Center ambitious project: (Continued on page 11) ‘The skin is a ghostly detailed yet fails to tell us important lives you can pick information about its subject captivates out from the partial history of a me. The prospect of making a beautiful condition of the particular body’ painting of an ugly thing excites me. skin.” Considered Paradox and internal contradictions along with some of slow down viewers when they try to read Klein’s other work, by Alison Rooney work. Reading a piece more slowly which shows allows for the possibility that viewers human skin nake skins usually produce primal will find varied meanings in the injured or marred reactions ranging from revulsion painting and will perhaps contribute by a host of agents: to fascination. Depending on where S some of their own to the piece.” poison ivy, cat they are encountered, and the mindset The paintings, so highly detailed that scratches, of the person doing the encountering, they conjure up a heightened realism, piercings, they can elicit fear, awe or an entirely but are, in fact, formal studies of a kind, contusions, aesthetic appreciation of their texture depict the snake skins, provided to Klein punctures, Klein and patterns. For Garrison painter by “herpetologists — friends of friends,” points out that Kevin Klein, snake skins are part of consist mostly of “one big boa what comes out of an overall interest in skin, human and constrictor skin, though there are a it all is “resilience, otherwise. couple of paintings with a little garter healing, recovery Klein, whose exhibit, Snake snake skin mixed in” — draped, looped, — a half-full glass Paintings opens Aug. 10, at Garrison Art twisted, in spirals. Klein calls these of water.” Center, says, in an artist’s statement: “I subjects “different from my usual work Klein calls his have a longstanding interest in the A recent photograph because they’re not human flesh; they work “realistic, fragility and resilience of human flesh. I by Brian Nice, above are a skin, but they’re not ‘a thing’ carefully observed,” am also intrigued by paradoxes in Image courtesy of the artist anymore and the snake should be but also, like other paintings, and do my best to involve growing a new skin after shedding this. subjects of his, “a them in my own work whenever There are certain features of snakes’ lot of information is missing. Abstract possible. A painting that is highly paintings are in the back of my head; my education was very abstract, and I went off in different directions, but it’s there.” Gallery notes highlight the abstract qualities as well: “By painting the subjects much larger than life, the works begin to be something other than just skin. Carefully arranged and placed on a dark, flat field of color, the shedding becomes a constellation of abstract marks creating a space that owes more to abstract expressionism and action painting than to representational art.” The center’s notes for the show describe the skin itself as “containing a meticulously detailed record of the body Painter Kevin Klein, above, Big it once protected. In these works, that Snake, oil on canvas, right body’s presence is almost re-created even Brian Nice with his dog Images courtesy of the artist in the absence (Continued on page 11) Photo by Christine Ashburn 8 August 2, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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Kids & Community 8 p.m. Back to the Future Ukulele Group Putnam County Deputy Sheriff Golf Outing Dockside Park, Cold Spring | coldspringfilm.org Putnam County Wine & Food Fest 3 p.m. Arts on the Lake 7:30 a.m. Registration Noon - 5 p.m. Patterson Flea Market Grounds 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes King Lear 9 a.m. Shotgun start The Garrison See details under Saturday. 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org 8 p.m. Boscobel 2015 Route 9, Garrison | 845-225-4300 See details under Friday. Children and Families: Exploration 360 Ray Blue Ensemble (Jazz) Bridge Club 1 p.m. Storm King Art Center p m ean unner afé | Details under Friday Off the Wall Improv Troupe 4 . . B R C 1 Museum Road, New Windsor 9:30 a.m. Howland Cultural Center 8 p.m. All-ages show First Sunday Jazz 845-534-3115 | stormking.org 477 Main St., Beacon 10 p.m. Adults-only show 5 - 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org The Beacon Theatre Purple Heart Appreciation Day Ceremony See details under Friday. Yoga for Toddlers See details under Friday. 2 p.m. National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Open-Mic Night 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor 10 a.m. Beacon Yoga Center 5 - 9 p.m. Virgo’s Sip N Soul Cafe Music 845-561-1765 | thepurpleheart.com 464 Main St., Beacon See details under Friday 347-489-8406 | beaconyogacenter.com Premik Russell Tubbs Bannerman Island Tour Caravan of Thieves Two Row Wampum Paddlers Depart 7:30 p.m. Bean Runner Café 2:30 p.m. Beacon Dock 5:30 p.m. Cold Spring waterfront See details under Friday. 800-979-3370 | bannermancastle.org 10:30 a.m. Cold Spring waterfront coldspringareachamber.org HonorTheTwoRow.org Live Music Two Row Wampum Presentation Harmonium (World-fusion funk) Public Sail on the Woody Guthrie 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s 4 p.m. Riverfront, Cold Spring waterfront 6:30 p.m. 12 Grapes See details under Friday. HonorTheTwoRow.org 6 p.m. Beacon Sloop Club See details under Friday. See details under Friday. T. Jay Musketeers Fight Academy (ages 5-7) West Point Steelband City of Ember Screening (grade 7) 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main 5 p.m. HVSF Tent, Boscobel 7:30 p.m. Trophy Point Amphitheater See details under Friday. hvshakespeare.org. Prior to performance. 6:30 p.m. Butterfield Library Cullum Road, West Point 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring The Fred Savages (‘80s Party) Health & Fitness 845-938-2617 | westpointband.com 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. Adult Pick-up Soccer Meetings & Lectures Health & Fitness Meetings & Lectures 9:45 a.m. Beacon Memorial Park meetup.com/hudsonvalleycoedsoccer Orchids of New England & New York Yoga with a View Overeaters Anonymous 2 p.m. Beacon Institute 6 p.m. Boscobel 8:30 a.m. Graymoor Spiritual Life Center Sports 199 Main St., Beacon 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 1350 Route 9, Garrison | 917-716-2488 | oa.org H.V. Renegades vs. Auburn 845-838-1600 | bire.org/events 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org Free Computer Help 5:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium Frederic C. Rich, Christian Nation (Signing) Basketball at Rec Center 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library See details under Friday. 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 6:15 p.m. Youth Skills/Drills (grades 3-8) See details under Friday. Art & Design 472 Route 403, Garrison 7:30 p.m. Men’s Pick-up 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Philipstown Recreation Center Drop-In Art Sessions 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Sunday, August 4 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Drawing and Painting Fundraiser for Council Candidates 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com from Life (Long Pose) Muhammad and Mansfield 4 - 6 p.m. Dogwood | 47 E. Main St., Beacon Kids & Community 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Basic Etching 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com (Continued on next page) Beacon Flea Market 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Printmaking Club 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Henry Street Parking Lot Garrison Art Center Behind Main Street Post Office, Beacon 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 845-202-0094 | beaconflea.blogspot.com 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org Nature Play Area (ages 2-10) Summer Art Institute Exhibit 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Outdoor Discovery Center 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Garrison Art Center See details under Saturday. See details under Saturday. Pet First Aid, CPR and Disaster Response House, Studio and Landscape Tour 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Putnam Hospital Center 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Manitoga 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel See details under Friday. 845-475-9742 | heath-quest.org Free Admission for Beacon Residents Round-trip Kayak from Beacon to Fishkill 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dia:Beacon 10 a.m. Long Wharf, Beacon See details under Saturday. E-mail [email protected] Photography Invitational (Opening) Beacon Farmers’ Market 2 - 4 p.m. Belle Levine Art Center 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac Long Dock Drive, Beacon 845-803-8622 | putnamartscouncil.com 845-234-9325 | thebeaconfarmersmarket.com Andrew Lattimore and 28 Students (Opening) Bear Mountain Pow Wow 3 - 5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Open hours 477 Main St., Beacon 1 & 4 p.m. Grand entry of dancers 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org See details under Saturday. 10 August 2, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Mah Jongg Open Play A Nate the Great Mystery! (grades 2-3) (from page 9) Health & Fitness The Calendar 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. VFW Hall 3:30 p.m. Butterfield Library Adult Pick-up Soccer Art & Design 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 6 p.m. St. Basil’s Academy | 79 Saint Basil’s Road, 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Drop-In Drawing & Painting from Life Garrison | meetup.com/hudsonvalleycoedsoccer (Short Pose) Theater & Film Produce Market Children Read to Dogs (ages 7-10) 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Noon. Beacon Presbyterian Church 3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Spring 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov King Lear 50 Liberty St., Beacon 472 Route 403, Garrison 7 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. 845-831-5322 | beaconpresbychurch.com 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Tuesday, July 30 Meetings & Lectures Pre-School Story Hour Glynwood Farm Events Knitting Club 1:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 5:30 p.m. Open House Kids & Community 10 a.m. Howland Public Library 472 Route 403, Garrison 6 p.m. Farm Dinner 313 Main St., Beacon 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring Farm Fun Together (18 months to 5 years) 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org 10 a.m. Glynwood Farm Butterfield Library Events 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring Digital Salon 3:30 p.m. Exploring the Art of Eric Carle Public Sail on the Woody Guthrie 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org 7 p.m. Beahive Beacon | 291 Main St., Beacon (grades K-1) 6 p.m. Beacon Sloop Club 845-765-1890 | beahivebzzz.com 5 p.m. Battle of the Books Team Meeting See details under Friday. Senior Day Center 6:30 p.m. Summer Reading Report Help 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House Friends of the Butterfield Library Vacation Bible School 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 166 Old West Point Road East, Garrison 7 p.m. Butterfield Library 6 - 8 p.m. Church on the Hill 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 845-424-3184 | graymoorcenter.org 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring See details under Wednesday. 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Public Sail on the Woody Guthrie Howland Public Library Events Health & Fitness 6 p.m. Beacon Sloop Club 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me (up to 24 months) Ham Radio Club Meeting See details under Friday. Adult Pick-up Soccer 1 - 3 p.m. Book/Craft Club (grades 4-6) 7 p.m. East Fishkill Community Library 5:30 p.m. Sarah Taylor Park Vacation Bible School See details under Friday. 348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction Old Main Street, Fishkill 914-582-3744 | qsysociety.org 6 - 8 p.m. Church on the Hill Renew, Reuse and Recycle Your Own Tote meetup.com/hudsonvalleycoedsoccer 245 Main St., Cold Spring Bag (ages 7 and up) Board of Trustees Workshop 203-278-6225 | coldspringchurchonthehill.org Adult Co-Ed Volleyball 3:30 p.m. Hudson Highlands Land Trust 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Fawn Ridge Backgammon Club 20 Nazareth Way, Garrison 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 6:30 p.m. Pasqualo Trattoria 845-424-3358 | hhlt.org 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 1892 Route 6, Carmel | 845-363-1669 Kids Craft Hour Wednesday, August 6 Theater & Film 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, How to Cook Fish (Class) Garrison | 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Kids & Community 7 p.m. Ella’s Bellas | 418 Main St., Beacon All’s Well That Ends Well 917-803-6857 | homecookingny.com 7 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. National Night Out Senior Trip: Under the Boardwalk 5:30- 9 p.m. Memorial Park, Beacon 8:45 a.m. Meet at Garrison Fire Department Health & Fitness In Process: 10-Minute Play Festival 845-797-5988 | cityofbeacon.org 914-789-3823 | philipstown.com 7 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Adult Pick-up Soccer 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Public Sail on the Woody Guthrie Howland Public Library Events 6 - 9 p.m. Philipstown Park 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org 6 p.m. Beacon Sloop Club 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. Come & Play 1235 Route 9D, Garrison See details under Friday. 10:30 a.m. Toddler Tales (ages 2-3) 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey (Documentary) Kayaking on the Hudson Info Session 1 - 3 p.m. Book/Craft Club (grades 4-6) Theater & Film 10 p.m. Jacob Burns Film Center 6 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center 1 p.m. My Wife, Abigail Adams (Adults) See details under Wednesday. Long Dock Road, Beacon See details under Tuesday. The Three Musketeers 845-473-4440 x273 | scenichudson.org Chess Club 7 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. Music 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Howland Cultural Center One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das Hudson Valley Jazz Festival Visit www.philipstown.info for news 477 Main St., Beacon (Documentary) 5:30 -11 p.m. Warwick & Marlboro updates and latest information. 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 7:30 p.m. Jacob Burns Film Center 917-903-4380 | hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville Bill Malchow and the Go-Cup All Stars 914-747-5555 | burnsfilmcenter.org 5:30 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center Music Long Dock Road, Beacon 845-473-4440 x273 | scenichudson.org John Hiatt & the Combo 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall Beginning Fiddle, Cello & Mandolin 13 Main St., Tarrytown 7 p.m. Garrison Art Center 914-631-3390 x100 | tarrytownmusichall.org 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org Collider Series: Live Footage 9 p.m. Dogwood Faith 47 E. Main St., Beacon 8 p.m. Dogwood 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com 47 E. Main St., Beacon 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com Meetings & Lectures Open-Mic Night Lake Writers Group 8:30 p.m. 12 Grapes 7 p.m. Arts on the Lake 12 N. Division St., Peekskill 914-737-6624 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes 12grapes.com 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org Chess Club Planning Board Workshop 7 - 10 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 7 p.m. Village Hall 477 Main St., Beacon | 845-831-4988 85 Main St., Cold Spring howlandculturalcenter.org 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Special Board for Comp Plan/ LWRP 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring Thursday, August 7 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Town Board Meeting Kids & Community 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Town Hall 238 Main St., Cold Spring Woman Fest 845-265-5200 | philipstown.com 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Kent 845-363-1559 | hgfairfieldarts.org/woman-fest Ongoing Senior Day Center 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House Art & Design See details under Tuesday. Visit philipstown.info/galleries The Nature of Things (Class) 11 a.m. Sargent-Downing Gardens Religious Services 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon Visit philipstown.info/services 845-202-0632 | sdgardens.com Meetings & Lectures Howland Public Library Events Alcoholics Anonymous 1 p.m. Dig Into Reading (grades 1-6) Visit philipstown.info/aa 5 p.m. Battle of the Books (grades 6-9) See details under Friday. Visit www.philipstown.info for news updates and latest information. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper August 2, 2013 11

My Point of View Hits the Road (from page 7) he is hoping, come October, to embark effortlessly seemed to start falling into on a cross-country road trip, place and before I knew what had photographing American landscapes. happened I was swept up into the Long before his injury, Nice was part of momentum.” a cross-country running team that ran Plans are for Nice and his team to from Los Angeles to New York. Now he travel 7,000 miles in a four-week-long intends to make the trip in reverse, round-trip from Garrison to Santa taking a more southerly route, as Monica, Calif. A host of projects are elevation is not good for his condition. planned to complement the journey: a “I’ve had a lot of time to think over the coffee table book, a documentary film, past four years,” he says, “and I believe and a gallery exhibition of the that so many things that happened to photographs generated. The team will me all helped me get ready for the take two cars and will include drivers, a challenges I face now. One of my health aide and a filmmaker. passions has always been Another of Nice’s “team” of supporters photographing the landscape, which I is Julie Heckert, who has known him for still love despite my current limitations. decades. “Brian has always been a person I hope that my journey will inspire of industry; he always had a project in other people, especially survivors of TBI the works,” she notes. “It will make him who are grappling with their own feel healthy again to accomplish this. His versions of a “new normal.” sense of humor is completely intact. He was a prankster, a naughty boy, and he’s “I hope that my journey will still that — this is just a physical inspire other people, especially challenge. Also he was in the best physical shape of anyone I have known survivors of TBI who are when this happened, and all that training grappling with their own versions as a runner has helped him deal with this.” Heckert calls the project “a of a ‘new normal.’ ” fantastic opportunity for me, and a Photograph by Brian Nice Image courtesy of the artist tremendous challenge and Photographer Christine Ashburn, accomplishment for Brian.” there is always room to flourish, too. who is helping Nice try to bring this Much of Nice’s worldwide looking for corporate sponsorship, Brian’s journey across America is a project to fruition, “did not know Brian commercial work, for clients like L’Oreal perhaps from a hotel or car company. testament to how far one can not only prior to his TBI; I have never seen him and Givenchy, took place outdoors. His All funds generated by the campaign endure but also soar despite any walk,” she says. “Brian’s sister Leslie commercial success afforded him the will be donated to the My Point of limitations; he is an inspiration to not suggested I come sit and talk shop with opportunity to pursue more personal View project and Nice Art, LLC. Any only those suffering TBI, but to anyone him one day, as he would appreciate the projects, such as one documenting surplus funds that remain after the he encounters.” company. Another friend quoted Brian vanishing icebergs in Greenland with completion of the photo expedition, Nice is fundraising through as saying that his life was like a bad his father. Above all, he says, “I love book production and documentary indiegogo.com, setting a goal of country song. I chuckled — I could photography and want to keep taking film will be donated to his sister’s raising $49,000 by Sept. 8. The funds relate to his humor and I knew then pictures. After my first brain bleed and nonprofit, Therapeutic Equestrian raised through this campaign will be that I would follow through and go surgery in September 2009, I could not Center in Cold Spring. None of the used to cover expenses including 30 meet him. I was nervous the first time imagine how I would be able to funds generated will be used for days’ worth of gas, food and lodging we met; it was hard to understand his continue doing the art I loved, any personal income in any way. and photographic processing and speech. I broke the ice with our “bad physical activity, or even the basic task For more details on the project visit scanning expenses. The team is also country song” and we went from there. I of living life. It seemed like all had been indiegogo.com/projects/my-point-of-view-3. spent our first few visits reading Victor taken away from me and my goal was to Frankel’s book Man’s Search for simply survive. A friend gave me a Meaning which basically states that point-and-shoot camera and this was an (from page 7) there is no grand purpose to life other uplifiting experience. My current work Snakeskins Alive: Paintings by Kevin Klein than surviving, no matter what the is very different, yet it helps me express of the skin’s former occupant.” With jobs. “My wife grew up on a farm and she circumstances. When I’d visit he’d and show how I see the world now. It these paintings, Klein began by missed the dirt,” he notes, adding “It’s so almost always ask, ‘Have you been allows me to continue my art and gives photographing the snake skins, playing inviting to artists and to hikers.” Klein shooting?’ Brian is in an intense level of me a real sense of myself. I still connect with the object, trying to find maintains a studio in Beacon. Widely survival beyond what most of us are to the world through a camera – I just compositions he likes. “Mostly I arranged shown in group, duo and solo shows in even capable of imagining, and he keeps have a different perspective. the skins, but I allowed for some chance the Northeast, this is the first showing of taking pictures and never loses his Ashburn reflects further, “At the in the compositions by shooting the same his work in the immediate area. progressive focus. The remnants of his beginning of our journeys I was arrangement from many slightly former life have been nearly obliterated, thinking I would be better equipped to different points of view. Frequently I had “When I’m painting, it’s observa- yet his spirit is completely intact. He help him along his way. However, I have a particular Franz Kline painting in remains positive, determined, and found the opposite to be true, as Brian mind while I was arranging the skin; I tional work with formal concerns. despite all his hardships he carries on has mostly helped me. He has helped really like thinking about the paintings But when I stop and step back to with grace and humor. When Brian first me see that despite any hardships one as inversions of his (white marks on a look at the painting that’s when I mentioned the idea of doing his cross- encounters, one is capable of not only dark ground) with a little representation country trip, I didn’t know what to say; simply surviving but also thriving. thrown in to offer something extra to see something different: ghostly, it seemed like a far-flung idea far Brian’s lesson goes beyond not taking the viewers who get up close to the ethereal, ominous.” beyond his capacities and I wasn’t sure things for granted or simply enduring pieces. 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Community Briefs Lowell Boyers’ paintings on canvas 1931 – 2013 Julia Bruskin, Cello, and works on paper are expressionistic Joyce Marie Doucette LaMar and Aaron Wunsch, images of courageous figures in exuber- Piano, Return to Chapel ant environments comprised of “… rich Visitation to be held in Cold a member of the Philipstown Senior gardens of flowers, star stuff, wind and Spring, service to be held in Citizens. Restoration Aug. 18 water,” and refer to the abundance, joy, he beauty and sensitivity of Julia fertility, and majesty of the world that is Fishkill She was predeceased by her husband, TBruskin on cello and Aaron Wunsch accessible in any moment. oyce Marie Doucette LaMar, of Cold the late Jacob Vergil LaMar Sr. She Sean Capone is a video artist, pho- is survived by three children; Felicia on piano, who are partners on stage and JSpring, died Monday, July 29, at off, will be once again in evidence at 4 tographer, and animator known for his Wingate at Dutchess in Fishkill. She Kramer of Cortlandt Manor, Jacob large-scale digital projections on archi- Vergil LaMar Jr. of Paris, France, and p.m. Aug. 18, at the Chapel Restoration. was 81. tectural spaces and facades. Capone Vertrand Vernon LaMar of Yonkers; one brother, Frank Doucette of Maryland, transforms the built environment with Born Aug. 7, 1931, in Port Barry, La., moving image compositions that blur she was the daughter of the late and one grandson, Daniel D. Kramer. the line between painterly pattern-and- Abraham and Marie (Brown) Doucette. A Mass of Christian Burial will be decoration, visual effects, and cinematic- Mrs. LaMar was a retired records celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. media perceptions of space. keeper in Human Resources for 3, at St. Mary’s Church, 106 Jackson Coopers and Lybrand, New York, N.Y. Street, Fishkill, NY, 12524. Friends She was a resident of Cold Spring from may call at the Clinton Funeral Home, 1994 to 2007, coming from New York Corner of Parrott and Pine Streets (21 City. She was a parishioner of Our Lady Parrott St.) Cold Spring, NY 10516 from of Loretto Church in Cold Spring and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. Aaron Wunsch, left and Julia Bruskin Photos courtesy of the Chapel Restoration

1935 – 2013 Their playing has been described as “exquisite beauty of sound and expres- Shirley A. Engelbride sion” and “magic in his hands,” by Fanfare magazine and Paul Hostetter, music direc- Visitation and service held in Cold Spring tor of the Colonial Symphony, respectively. The program will feature a Rachmaninoff hirley Ann Engelbride of Cold Spring died Sunday, July 28, at Hudson Valley sonata, Bach’s Gamba Sonata in G Major SHospital Center in Cortlandt Manor with her family by her side. She was 78. and Lukas Foss’s Capriccio. Born May 13, 1935, Shirley was the daughter of the late Philip A. and Helen R. Bruskin has established herself as one (Cullen) Dailey. She grew up in Croton-on-Hudson and married her high school of the premiere cellists of her genera- sweetheart, Edward F. Engelbride, on July 24, 1955. tion, performing Samuel Barber’s Cello Concerto at Avery Fisher Hall, as soloist Shirley worked at Babcock and Wilcox Law Firm in New York City, General Precision with a number of symphony orchestras Laboratory in Pleasantville, the former Julia L. Butterfield Hospital, and as a sales as- and as a member of the celebrated Clare- sociate for Viscount Liquors. She was a member of Zeta Eta Sorority and was a founding Lavendar Wish Whsssh by Lowell Boyers mont Trio. She was a featured performer Images courtesy of MCF_A @ Cold Spring 2 member and president of the Ladies Auxiliary, North Highlands Engine Co. No. 1. at the Young Concert Artists Festival in Beijing in 2012. Her touring schedule has She is survived by her husband, children Shirley Ann (Engelbride) and Raymond Taro Suzuki’s process informs the Culotta of Cold Spring; Edward P. and Mary Beth Engelbride of Delmar, N.Y.; and included Carnegie Hall and The Ken- lush painted surfaces and vibrant color five grandchildren: Kira Culotta and her husband Kevin Semple, and Aaron Culotta nedy Center. A graduate of The Juilliard of Cold Spring, and Ned, Patrick, and Maeve Engelbride of Delmar. She was School and Columbia University, Bruskin of his canvases and works on paper. He predeceased by one brother, Philip A. Dailey Jr., and one sister, Helen Caterino. became one of the few to complete the says, “Primary to my practice is process. five-year BA/MM exchange program be- When I pull a color across a canvas, it is A Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of her life was held on Friday, Aug. 2 tween the two schools. the artifacts left behind by the tool, the at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 24 Fair St., Cold Spring, NY 10516. Praised for his bold interpretive skills mistakes, the unexpected results that I Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made in Mrs. Engelbride’s name to the and communicative sensitivity, Wunsch embrace as the story of my interaction Putnam Humane Society, Box 297, Carmel, NY 10512, 845-225-7777, or visit with the world around me. Art making www.puthumane.org. appears regularly on concert stages throughout the United States, Europe is a journey that involves constant rejec- and Asia. He has performed in Lincoln tion of strategies. Raised on urban mod- Center’s Avery Fisher and Alice Tully ernism, my journey has brought me to … halls, Carnegie’s Weill Hall, Ozawa the poetry of happenstance, now filtered Hall at Tanglewood, and has been solo- through a minimalist lens.” For more in- 1932 – 2013 ist with the Yale and Colonial Sympho- formation, contact Marion Callis at 860- nies, among others. Wunsch, who was 450-6445 or [email protected]. George William “Weezer” Van Tassel Sr. a Fulbright Scholar at the Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria, is at home in music Visitation and service held in Cold Spring Woman Fest: from every era, including contempo- Celebrating Women eorge William “Weezer” Van Tassel Sr., of Cold Spring, died Sunday, July 28, at rary music. He is an artistic director of the New York State Veterans’ Home at Montrose. He was 81. Music Mondays free concert series, held Carmel event showcases strengths G in Advent Lutheran Church/Broadway Born May 2, 1932, in Cold Spring, he was the son of the late Frederick and Anna E. United Church of Christ, Broadway at oman Fest: Celebrating Women, (Wesley) Van Tassel. 93rd Street, Manhattan. His master’s Wwill be held from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and doctoral degrees are from Juilliard, Aug. 8 and 9, in Carmel. Net proceeds Van Tassel was a retired operating engineer for Local #137, Briarcliff Manor, where he is a faculty member. from the two-day event, orchestrated by having worked for Joseph Percacciolo and Sons in Cold Spring. He retired in H.G. Fairfield Arts, will go towards pro- 1994. A lifelong resident of Cold Spring, he graduated Haldane High School in The chapel, at 45 Market St., Cold gramming to enhance positive self-image 1951. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952–54, and Spring, is across from Metro-North sta- was honorably discharged having attained the rank of Sgt. 1st Class. He was a tion. Contributions from the public are in girls and women and (to next page) recipient of the Bronze Star and Combat Infantrymen’s Badge. welcome. For more information visit chapelrestoration.org. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Loretto Church and a charter member of North Highlands Engine Co. No. 1 with 35 years of service. Marion Callis Fine Art to He is survived by his wife Teresa M. Percacciolo Van Tassel. They were married June 29, 1957, at Our Lady of Loretto Church. He is also survived by three Host Reception children; George W. (Laura) Van Tassel of Leesburg, Va., Teresa M. (Michael) Works of Lowell Boyers, Sean Capone Lyons of Hopewell Junction, and John J. (Kristin) Van Tassel of Cold Spring, and and Taro Suzuki to be presented six grandchildren, Amanda Van Tassel, Michael and Hilary Lyons, Gabrielle, Kevin, and Ryan Van Tassel. He was predeceased by one grandson, Benjamin arion Callis Fine Art presents Van Tassel, and three brothers; Frederick Van Tassel, John Roberts, and Lester MMCF_A @ Cold Spring 2, a group Roberts. exhibition opening for Cold Spring’s First Friday, Aug. 2, with a reception from 6 to A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Our 8 p.m. The exhibition features new and Lady of Loretto Church, 24 Fair St., Cold Spring, followed by interment in Cold Spring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Van Tassel’s recent paintings, works on paper, and name to NYS Veterans’ Home, 290 Albany Post Road, Montrose, NY 10548, or video by Manhattan-based artists Lowell Millington72: June Millington formed the to North Highlands Engine Co. No. 1, 504 Fishkill Rd, Cold Spring, NY 10516. Boyers, Sean Capone, and Taro Suzuki. rock ‘n’ roll all-girl band Fanny with her The exhibition, curated by Marion Callis, sister, Jean, and has been rocking for is located at 15 Main St., (side entrance) the last 40 years. in Cold Spring. Obituaries provided by Clinton Funeral Homes, Cold Spring Photo courtesy of H.G. Fairfield Arts www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper August 2, 2013 13

Community Briefs (from previous page) save lives. H. G. who cover 35-45 miles per day, began the adults, $3 for children. The Outdoor Dis- Beacon Fairfield Arts’ goal with Woman Fest is journey in Albany July 30 and will con- covery Center is located at 100 Muser to provide space for women and girls to clude their ride in New York City Aug. 4. Drive, Cornwall, across from 174 Angola Common Ground Farm showcase their strengths and contribu- The ride includes back roads, designat- Road. See hhnaturemuseum.org or call tions in societies and in local, state and ed state bike routes and off-road trails, 845-534-5506. Celebrates Music, Food national economies. including the renowned Hudson River and Community H. G. Fairfield Arts Founder Kathie Trail along Manhattan’s west side. Par- Freston — one of the oldest female U.S. ticipants camp along the way in mini Reservations Open for ommon Ground Farm will hold a spe- military veterans, a U.S. Marine captain tent cities at various locations including Fort Montgomery Lectures Ccial concert and fundraiser at 8 p.m. Aug. 10, featuring pianist Neil Alexander from the Korean War — knows firsthand school campuses in scenic settings such ort Montgomery State Historic Site what an invaluable role women play from as Saint Basil Academy in Garrison. performing his solo transcription of Igor Fpresents A Walk Through the War of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring,” to celebrate local to global communities. For instance, Parks & Trails New York organizes the the Revolution: Go he must or be called a 15.1 percent of households in New York bicycle tour to promote the parks, trails the centenary of its first groundbreaking Tory, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. performance in 1913. state are run by single mothers, and more and historic sites of the Hudson Valley, The lecture will focus on Joseph El- than 30 percent of businesses in the state and economic development through bi- As a long-time supporter of Common der, a young man who served during the Ground Farm, Alexander also seeks to con- are women-owned. Freston explains: “We cycle and heritage tourism. American Revolution as a minuteman, think it’s important women and girls nect with and celebrate the rites of renewal militiaman, and soldier in the New York and sustainability, which happen every have the facts in front of them as they fig- line and the levies. He was present at the ure out their way in life. Following your Maloney To Host Fair year at local farms and their communities. Battle of Forts Clinton and Montgomery The full program, featuring special passion as it turns out does lead to happy, for Veterans, Service on Oct. 6, 1777. This presentation by his healthy careers and lives. Women should musical guests, will include works by Members and Families descendant, Scott Elder, will detail Jo- Gershwin and Bartok, jazz standards, know anything’s possible.” seph Elder’s wartime experiences and ep. Sean Patrick Maloney will host a and some original compositions. Doors Woman Fest will feature its open mic bring us face to face with this patriot. stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, Rfree fair for veterans, service mem- open at 7:15 p.m. at the Howland Cultural at the pavilion’s main stage area of the bers, and military families featuring Center, 477 Main St., Beacon. upper level of the Putnam County Vet- dozens of organizations, including the Tickets are $20 for regular admission erans Memorial Park in Carmel. The mobile health unit from VA Hudson Val- and $15 for students and seniors. Tickets main stage, Friday, Aug. 9, features the ley Health Care, Hudson Valley Veterans are available at brownpapertickets.com. powerful world music of the Bethany Service Organizations, NYS Division of Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia Trio and Veterans’ Affairs, and education liaisons Rhythm on the Riverfront the founder of the rock-n-roll girl band from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Fanny — June Millington — still rock-n- The fair will take place from 10 a.m. to Concerts Set for Long rolling into her fifth decade. Local Car- 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the SUNY Or- Dock Park mel Central School District teacher and ange – Middletown Campus in the George ummertime concerts return to Sce- singer/performer Dr. Angelina Mendes F. Shepard Student Center Building locat- nic Hudson’s Long Dock Park along and Westchester’s Amy Berkson-Martin, ed at 115 South St., Middletown, 10940. Headstone of Joseph Elder Photo, circa 1944, S the Hudson River with the Rhythm on the widow of folk singer/legend Terrence “Our veterans, service members, and courtesy of Fort Montgomery State Historic Site the Riverfront Concert Series featuring Martin, will also be on the Main Stage. their families have devoted their lives in musical sounds spanning the spectrum, The schedule can be found at hgfairfield- service to our country, and we must hon- Due to the overwhelming popularity of presented by Local 845 in collaboration arts.org/woman-fest. or the promises made to them by helping the Thursday Night Speaker Series, seat- with Scenic Hudson. Speakers include Patricia O’Dwyer, them access the support they have earned,” ing is by reservation only and is limited The series boasts pianist and vocalist president-elect of the New York State said Maloney, son of a Navy veteran. to the first 50. Reserve seats by calling Bill Malchow and the Go-Cup All Stars Chapter of the National Federation of 845-446-2134. Please leave your name, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, as Mal- Democratic Women, along with the may- Hudson Highlands phone number and number of people in chow brings a lively New Orleans blues or of Newburgh, Judy Kennedy, and the your party. The series is sponsored by the and jazz vibe to the riverfront. Rhythm world-renowned historian and expert Nature Museum to offer Fort Montgomery Battle Site Association. on the Riverfront continues Aug. 15 with on the 70,000-year-old Neolithic period ‘Snakes Alive’ program Fort Montgomery State Historic Site is lo- Tin Pan. Tin Pan connotes a world from of goddess worship, Dr. Cristina Biaggi, cated at 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery. the past, the most dominant and enlight- from Palisades, N.Y. he Hudson Highlands Nature Mu- ened strains of American music of the An Aug. 10, rain date is scheduled for Tseum will hold a “Snakes Alive” pro- early part of the 20th century — jazz, Woman Fest. Admission is $10 per day gram Aug. 3, for adults and children Constitution Marsh to blues and American popular song. But it for adults and free for children. Over- ages 5 and older, with two sessions, 10 Offer Public Canoe Trips would be a mistake to say that Tin Pan night camping is $10 by preregistration and 11:30 a.m., at the museum’s Outdoor is fixed in that past. Rather, it is music only. For more information, visit hgfair- Discovery Center in Cornwall. onstitution Marsh Audubon Center that is created to be enjoyed profound- fieldarts.org, call 845-363-1559, or email Meet their live resident snakes and Cand Sanctuary continues paddling ly and joyously in the present. On their [email protected]. explore the incredible world of amazing activities this summer. Public canoe trips reptiles. Using an illustrated presenta- will take place from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sun- new album, Hound’s Tooth, the band has tion, educators will introduce the most day, Aug. 11; 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. perfected their sonic vision — effortless, Cycling the Hudson Valley commonly encountered local snakes and 18; and 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, wondrous and festive, feeling much like, Rolls Through Town teach participants how to identify them. (Labor Day paddle). as the band members describe them- Do snakes really hiss? Can they climb Reservations are required. Partici- selves, Ray Charles and Tom Waits at a ycling the Hudson Valley returns trees? Where do snakes go in the winter? pants must be 7 years of age or older. Bourbon Street parade. Cto the roadways of Philipstown this Learn answers to these and many other Space is limited to 15 persons for each Long Dock Park is located on Long summer as participants peddle with fascinating questions about simply sen- outing. Call 845-265-2601 ext. 15, or e- Dock Road, Beacon. For more infor- Parks & Trails New York, a non-profit or- sational snakes. Children will also make mail [email protected] for reserva- mation, contact Scenic Hudson Parks ganization. The 9th annual event, a six- a fun snake craft to take home. Admis- tions or more information. Event and Volunteer Coordinator An- day, 200-mile bike tour weaves through sion is $7 for adults and $5 for children thony Coneski: aconeski@scenichud- Visit for news the historic Hudson Valley, cycling into while museum member rates are $5 for www.philipstown.info son.org, 845-473-4440 x273. Philipstown Aug. 3. Riding participants, updates and latest information.

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Check our website or call the box office for more information. www.downingfilmcenter.com 14 August 2, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Scenic Hudson Instructs Kids on How to Fish at Long Dock Park Over the course of a couple of hours, local flora and proper By Alison Rooney children came by and were shown how techniques for remov- to use the bait, cast the line, reel in the ing invasive plants cenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, catch, and then release the catch back that wreak havoc which occupies a promontory near into the Hudson. They then took up po- on the valley’s frag- the Beacon rail station, is now the S sitions along the pier and put the most ile ecosystem. Then home of many of their education pro- important piece of advice to the test: put your new-found grams. Over the past year and a half, the “Be patient.” The young anglers did get knowledge to use, up- park has played host to bird-watching nibbles, and some of the catfish, sunnies, rooting invasives and expeditions, seining activities with nets and white perch nearby took the bait. One replacing them with stretched out from the shores of the river, boy, Jean Paul, looked just as stunned as a diversity of native tadpole spotting and many visits from the bullhead catfish he reeled in. plants.” There is no school groups, who learn that the Hudson Nearby, under shelter, Scenic Hudson need to preregister is an estuary and why that is important. educator Abi Locatis helped the children for any of the events. But school was long out on a hotter- make fish prints — for some, a welcome Long Dock Park than-July (impossible!) day recently as respite from the sun. has just celebrated Scenic Hudson offered a “Learn To Fish” Scenic Hudson will host another Learn its second birthday. program for kids. A table manned by Sce- To Fish day Aug. 14, as well as a Bug Hunt Acquired by Scenic nic Hudson and Department of Environ- Aug 24. On Saturday, Aug. 3, there will be Hudson with a mix mental Conservation staff provided fish- a Weekend Volunteer Restoration work- of public and private ing rods and bait, and advice along with day, where participants will, in Scenic funds, the 15-acre the equipment. Hudson’s description: “learn to identify site was formerly an oil terminal and salt storage facil- ity. In the industrial era it was home to a rail ferry terminal Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? and warehouses. Ten years of work, includ- Jean Paul is proud but uncertain about his catfish catch. ing the removal of oil Photo by A. Rooney storage tanks and the one-mile Klara Sauer Trail, which other remediation to rid the site of con- spans the waterfront from the Beacon taminated soil, has yielded what Scenic train station to Denning’s Point State Hudson calls a “riverfront destination Park. Leashed dog walking is permitted, boasting a kayak pavilion and beach for  
 and picnics are encouraged. The park is launching boats, rehabilitated wetlands, open daily, from dawn until dusk. If trav- and meadows that attract wildlife, and eling north on 9D, make a left onto Beek- the restored, historic Red Barn, now Sce- man Street, then left onto Red Flynn nic Hudson’s River Center for arts and Drive and an immediate left onto Long environmental-education activities. Dock Road. For more information on the   Accessible walking paths connect the park, and a calendar of events, visit sce- park’s amenities. There also is a link to nichudson.org/parks/longdockpark/. Which Money-Saving Energy

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