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March 30, 2018 161 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | highlandscurrent.com The King of Summer Harry Vogel prepares for his 66th year at camp

swim team and a gymnast. A coach By Michael Turton helped him line up a summer job as a arry Vogel has vivid memories busboy in Philipstown. “I got on a bus of his entry into the world of at the 92nd Street YMCA and ended Hsummer camp. up at Surprise Lake Camp,” Vogel re- “In 1952, I was 16 years old and at- calls. tending William Taft High School in After 65 summers, he’s still there, the Bronx,” he says. “I wanted to get although he’s long since been pro- away from the city for the summer.” moted to administrative director of At Taft, Vogel was captain of the the camp, which serves children and (Continued on Page 12)

Harry Vogel at Surprise Lake Camp Photo provided The Trouble with Snow Days $55 Million Districts must follow between Sept. 1 and June 30, or risk losing can fall short. By the time the last of four state aid. In New York, a “day” is defined snowstorms hit the Highlands in March, Software Firm complicated formula as at least five hours of classroom time for the Haldane, Beacon and Garrison dis- kindergarten through sixth grade and at tricts had used all their planned days and Looking at Beacon By Chip Rowe least 5.5 hours for grades 7 to 12. (In other begun to “take back” vacation. words, half days don’t count.) Assuming there will be no snow days Plan would create industrial hildren love snow days but soon When planning each year’s calendar, in April, Beacon has reclaimed one vaca- learn an important life lesson: Ev- districts add days to cover for weather tion day (the Friday before Memorial Day), complex on Main Street Cerything has a price. cancellations. But depending on Mother Haldane two days (March 23 and April 2) By Jeff Simms State law requires public schools to Nature — or what is expected from Moth- and Garrison three days (March 29, April have students in class for at least 176 days er Nature at 5 a.m. in the morning — they 5 and April 6). German software company with an- nual revenues of more than $55 mil- A lion is considering moving its U.S. headquarters from New Windsor to Beacon. Representatives from DocuWare, a document management/digitization firm founded in 1988, told the Beacon City Council on Monday (March 26) that it is pressed for space at its offices near Stew- art International Airport and has been searching for a location with a walkable downtown for its 60 U.S. employees. They said the company is in preliminary discus- sions with property owner Joe Donovan to lease space to create an industrial com- plex at the corner of Main and Route 9D. DocuWare’s board of directors will vote on the move later this year, said Thomas Schneck, a company executive based in New Windsor. “We have a lot of employees who have families and we’re looking for a place where those families can be raised,” Schneck ex- plained. “What’s important to us is a very good school system and we have heard a lot of good things about Beacon.” He cited Metro-North and the city’s transportation options as part of its appeal, as well. With offices in Munich, Bulgaria, the MAKE IT STOP — More than 150 people, including many students, rallied at the corner of Wolcott Avenue and Main Street in U.K., Spain and Paris, as well as in New Beacon on March 24 as part of the national March for Our Lives protest against gun violence. Thousands of Hudson Valley Windsor and Wallingford, Connecticut, residents also protested at the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. Photo by Guy Peifer DocuWare has (Continued on Page 7) 2 March 30, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

NEWS BRIEFS Two Pedestrians Killed Five Questions: Jim Birmingham in Fishkill By Alison Rooney vehicle struck a mother and her four 5 Achildren as they attempted to cross im Birmingham is one of the five props. For example, the captain who Route 52 in Fishkill on Sunday (March 25), captains of the sloop Woody Guthrie teaches the session on winds brings in a killing the woman and her 10-month-old son. who teach an eight-session, class- fan to demonstrate how an upwind affects J The New York State Police reported that room-based sailing class at the Beacon the sail and how even though the force is Zuleyma Lopez, 28, and Abel Torres-Lopez Sloop Club that begins April 11. See bea- blowing against you, the dynamics and were declared dead at the scene. The three consloop.org. forces propel you. We will try to arrange other children — Shayla, 11, Ricardo, 6, a sail on the Woody Guthrie now that its What is a sloop? And why does it and Allan, 4 — were transported to West- three-year restoration is complete. need five captains? chester Medical Center. It’s a sailboat with one mast that has a Do you earn any type of certificate The group was struck at about 8:40 p.m. sail forward and back. So, actually, most by taking the class? near Old Glenham Road, police said, by a pleasure sailboats are sloops. We have five You don’t need certification to sail on 2003 GMC Yukon traveling westbound in captains because we offer free public sails the Hudson. In fact, you don’t need a li- the center/turn lane of the three-lane road. five times a week. It’s the best deal around. cense for a motor boat. Pretty much any- Police said the driver, Robert Mahone, 53, Who typically takes the sailing one can jump in a boat — it’s surprising. of Fishkill, who remained at the scene, was class — novices or sailors wanting a What is special about sailing on the not speeding or impaired by drugs or alco- brush-up? Hudson? hol and was not issued any citations. Some people are interested in the Sloop It’s gorgeous, and the Newburgh Bay is Club and crewing or sailing on the Woody just a bit wider than most other areas so Putnam Valley Man Charged Guthrie. Some have had a taste of sailing. there’s really "room enough to sail." Deal- And others have a boat and want to get ing with the tides is unique, especially us- Jim Birmingham Photo provided with Impersonating Cop more familiar with it, or they’re thinking ing them to help you float down the river. utnam about getting a boat and want to get their PCounty feet wet, so to speak. Hudson Valley Auctioneers LLC sheriff’s depu- How do you simulate conditions and ties arrested a situations in the classroom? Antique and Estate Auctioneers 25-year-old Put- In the first class, we go over the parts 432 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 nam Valley man of the boat and terminology. Other classes Monthly Public Auctions Mondays 5 p.m. on charges of deal with safety and emergency condi- Featuring online and offl ine sessions impersonating a tions, navigation and charts, tides and Sunday Previews • Gallery open daily by appointment police officer. Joseph A. Maf- currents. We use a lot of diagrams and Estimates fettone was ar- Maffettone Free consultations rested on Feb. 16 Consignments accepted after a report from a woman who said a Antiques and estates purchased man driving a GMC vehicle with a flash- Estate and insurance appraisals ing blue light pulled her car over at 1:40 Tags sales a.m. on Oscawana Lake Road. The man Clean outs reportedly told the driver that he worked Neil Vaughn, 914-489-2399, Auctioneer with the Peekskill Police Department and Theo Dehaas, 845-480-2381, Manager that he had pulled her over because she Visit www.hudsonvalleyauctioneers.com crossed the double line; when she asked to Offi ce 845-838-3049 and sign up for email notifi cation. see his identification, he left. At about 11:35 p.m., Investigator Paul Piazza stopped a GMC on Oscawana Lake Road. Maffettone was arrested and charged with criminal impersonation in the first degree, a felony. He was released but ordered to return to Putnam Valley Justice Court. The Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest on March 20. Anyone who thinks he or she has been stopped by Maffettone: Call Piazza at 845- 225-8060. Cold Spring Man Arrested on Marijuana Charges ew York State troopers on March 12 Narrested Edmund G. Fitzgerald, 20, of Cold Spring, on charges of felony possession of marijuana. Troopers stopped Fitzgerald’s vehicle C.&E. Paint Supply, Inc. at 10:40 a.m. on Route 9D in Fishkill for Tools • Hardware • Plumbing & Electrical Supplies traffic violations. They said an investiga- tion determined Fitzgerald possessed more than eight ounces of marijuana, which is Monday - Thursday 8 - 5:30 a felony in New York punishable by up to Friday & Saturday 8 - 5 four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. He is Tel. 845.265.3126 scheduled to appear in the Town of Fishkill 158 Main Street • Cold Spring, NY 10516 court on May 2. highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current March 30, 2018 3

Construction to Hamper Cold Spring Station Access Mystery Man ommuters are advised to schedule more time to enter the Cold Spring train Body found in Philipstown in 1985 and DNA testing have not turned up any Cstation parking lot after construction begins Monday, April 2, to replace the still unidentified matches. He had no identification and nearby village pump station. only a few belongings, including a comb, During the demolition and reconstruction of the pump station, traffic may be stopped or ore than 30 years ago, on April 2, dental floss and two laminated cards, slowed as it passes into the station lot. According to the village, the project is expected M1985, a man’s body was discovered “The Cross in My Pocket” and “God Loves to continue until at least April 27. Crews will typically work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the woods off Route 301 in Philipstown, CBers.” near Canopus Lake and the Appalachian The New York State Police continue to Trail. Police still don’t know who he is. investigate the death. Anyone with infor- (from Page 1) The Trouble with Snow Days The man was white, possibly between mation can contact the Wappinger Bureau A proposal before the state Board of Regents, ages 27 and 35, and about 5-feet-10-inches of Criminal Investigation at 845-298-0952 which sets the requirements for public districts tall. He had brown hair. Dental records concerning incident 3032562. to receive state aid, would change the minimum instruction from days to a total of 900 hours for grades K to 6 and 990 hours for grades 7 to 12. If adopted, the revision would allow districts to count half days and schedule longer lunch hours, recess periods and/or parent-teacher conferences without having to meet minimum instruction hours for a day to “count” toward the 176-day requirement. The state Department of Education has also sug- gested allowing districts to start the school year Reaction to a snow day before Sept. 1. Illustration by Jeffrey Koterba The Board of Regents, which has 17 members who each serve 5-year terms, was expected to consider the change from days to hours at its March meeting but did not. The Highlands are represented on the board by Judith Johnson, a former superintendent of the Peekskill City School District. She did not return a phone call and an email seeking comment.

District Student days Snow days Snow days taken Make-up days planned planned through 3/30 (previously off) Haldane 183 4 9 3/23, 4/2

Beacon 183 6 7 5/25* A facial reconstruction of a man whose A police sketch of the man Photos: NYSP Garrison 182 3 9 3/29, 4/5, 4/6 body was found in Philipstown in 1985 *Because of the scheduling of one of its teacher training days, Beacon this year needed 177 student days. Dreaming The Garrison Children's of Oranges Education Fund presents by Marcelline Thomson Two young women on the lam from their so-proper upbringing search for adventure and fi nd more than they bargained for. Against the back- drop of Middle spring East intrigues, a tale of enduring (sometimes prickly) friendship, loves found and lost, and encounters with shifty characters. “Sumptuous and expertly written, with all the romance of Casablanca and all the spirit of the modern woman who dares to live life on her own terms.” (The Moth Executive Director, Signed copies of Dreaming of Oranges Sarah Haberman). are on sale at The Country Goose 115 Main St., Cold Spring 4 March 30, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Kudos to highway department * Well, Mother Nature tried it again — Letters to the Editor Winner: 20 four times in four weeks. She almost had he Current welcomes letters to the editor on its coverage and local issues. Better Newspaper us with her Nor’easter-I’m-gonna-get-you- TSubmissions are selected by the editor to provide a variety of opinions and yet attitude. But ’twas not to be as the City voices, and all are subject to editing for accuracy, clarity and length. We ask that Contest Awards of Beacon Highway Department showed writers remain civil and avoid personal attacks. Letters may be emailed to editor@ highlandscurrent.com or mailed to Editor, The Highlands Current, 161 Main St., Cold *New York Press Association, 2013 - 2016 the fair damsel she is no match for our Spring, NY 10516. The writer’s full name, village or city, and email or phone number give-’em-everything-you-got crew. must be included, but only the name and village or city will be published. NNA* Winner: This was a baptism by snowstorm for 9 Better Superintendent Reuben Simmons, and those who can’t afford luxury accommoda- he and his crew passed with flying col- Highway garage Newspaper tions but still want to experience Beacon. ors. While other municipalities struggled The residential building planned for the These people go out to Main Street res- Contest Awards to keep up with the white stuff, Beacon former highway garage site in Beacon will taurants and shop in our shops. They help *National Newspaper Association, 2016 simply shrugged its shoulders and contin- be a full story higher than allowed (“City spread the word about Beacon through ued on with life-as-usual. Our city has so Sells Former Highway Garage Site to De- Publisher glowing online reviews about their stay. many things of which to be proud. During veloper,” March 23). I guess if you build by Highlands Current Inc. Main Street is largely shuttered three the past month, the Highway Department Fishkill Creek, any building can be as high 161 Main St. days a week for lack of customers. Kill- was at the top of the list. as the developer wants because it will ap- Cold Spring NY 10516-2818 ing short-term rentals will only add to its 291 Main St., Beacon NY 12508 Charles Dunn, Beacon pear shorter when you look down on it. woes and eventually to the city’s through The property went for only $150,000, Founder Beacon rentals lost tax revenue. Despite early fears, and the developer, Rodney Weber, still Gordon Stewart (1939 - 2014) Homes are legal to rent if the landlord self-regulating short-term rentals have says residential units are needed to make worked extremely well. Why shut them Managing Editor registers with the city; see City Code 173.5 this project feasible? Yet Weber could or Chip Rowe (“Beacon May Regulate Short-term Rent- down because of one “outlier” who tried would not say how much the rents will be? [email protected] als,” March 23). I have on several occa- to game the system? Don’t throw out the Most lots in Beacon cost that much and sions asked at City Council meetings if baby with the bathwater! only one or two houses are built, but it Arts/Feature Editor short-term rentals are legal in residential Daniel Aubry, Beacon seems anything in Beacon that an outside Alison Rooney neighborhoods and been told by the city Aubry is a real-estate agent. developer wants is OK. [email protected] attorney they are not, because any use not Council Member George Mansfield Senior Correspondent permitted in the zoning code is prohibit- Main Street meetings called the sale a “win-win” For whom? It’s so hard for businesses to stay neu- Michael Turton ed. The fact that the city does not enforce Beacon is overbuilt, but the city keeps al- tral in these charged political times (“Cold the code does not make them legal. lowing more buildings five stories up with Reporters Spring Restaurant Cancels Gun-Rights Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong Elaine Ciaccio, Beacon insane rents. We are in big trouble. Fundraiser,” March 16). Activists vote Brian PJ Cronin Dennis Moroney, Beacon Joe Dizney I live in a neighborhood zoned for sin- with their wallets, and small shops rely on Pamela Doan gle-family homes, not for greedy, law-dis- all of their patrons to stay in business. We Units at the 1 East Main development Jeff Simms regarding “residents” hiding behind LLCs hear a vast range of opinions from people a little farther down the creek are sell- to set up hotels. in our shops. We may not agree with all of ing for more than $1 million each. How Layout Editor I support anyone or any family who is our customers’ politics, but we lose busi- is $150,000 a fair price for that prime real Kate Vikstrom hosting a room in their home in a respon- ness if we express opposing views. estate? Somehow a variance is required to Advertising Director sible manner. I’m a social worker and advo- Most Main Street businesses prefer to make it "profitable" so the city will break Michele Gedney cate for anyone who is struggling to pay a stay neutral. Our small businesses are the rules for another developer. How is For information on advertising: mortgage or has financial goals in place and happy for any opportunity to get custom- any of this a good deal for the tax paying 845-809-5584 monitors their guest. But non-owner occu- ers, and fundraiser events at a restaurant citizens of Beacon? [email protected] pied, short-term rentals are not welcome. can boost a bad month of business. Steve Smith, Beacon highlandscurrent.com/ads What I want to know is why gun-rights I have every confidence that our city Going green has weighed the pros and cons of this il- activists are looking to fundraise in Cold With the current debate around devel- legal activity and will be enforcing a law Spring. It seems Carmel would be a better opment in Beacon, it seems an opportune to safeguard its residents. location for their supporter base. time to raise the issue of green building Lynda McPartlan, Beacon Eliza Starbuck, Cold Spring Starbuck is co-owner of Flowercup Wine. standards. In the U.S., buildings account for The Highlands Current is a 501c3 Short-term rentals are catering to a 39 percent of energy use, 68 percent of elec- nonprofit funded by grants, market that is not served by boutique ho- For more comments, visit tricity consumption, 30 percent of landfill advertising and the generous tels and fancy bed-and-breakfasts, namely waste, 38 percent of carbon-dioxide emis- support of our readers. Thank you. highlandscurrent.com sions and 12 percent of water consumption. THE HIGHLANDS CURRENT, Green building standards promote Vol. 7, Issue 13 (ISSN 2475-3785) clean, green and well-designed projects is published weekly by that minimize resource consumption; im- Highlands Current Inc., prove air and water quality; reduce waste 161 Main St., Cold Spring, NY 10516- 2818. 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Kate Stryker, Beacon The writers are members of the Green Beacon Coalition. highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current March 30, 2018 5 Cold Spring Approves Fire Company Contract Also revisits problems on stown and Nelsonville must reflect the costs of fire protection, workers’ compensation private streets insurance, and the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) and its administrative By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong fees, based on Cold Spring’s actual 2017-18 figures, plus CSFC expenses for such items as he Cold Spring Village Board on Tuesday agreed to building maintenance, the siren and utilities. pay the Cold Spring Fire Company $117,218 for fire Nelsonville scrapped with Cold Spring for Tprotection through the end of the year. months over its contribution to the cost of fire At the March 27 workshop, the five-person board voted protection and LOSAP, a pension for volunteer unanimously to authorize Mayor Dave Merandy to sign firefighters. Merandy said their talks continue, a memorandum of agreement with the fire company. “though I think we’re there.” The document was first sent to CSFC President Matthew Steltz for fire company approval and his signature. Private streets In other business, Highway Department The agreement, which will expire Dec. 31, commits Water and potholes marred East Belvedere Street in 2009; the Crew Chief Robert Downey asked that the the village to paying the CSFC $117,218 in installments private road still has problems. Photo by L.S. Armstrong of $58,609, due April 1 and July 1. The sum covers fire department be allowed to “cease and desist protection for the village, as well as for Nelsonville and from entering” two private streets, East Bel- bers recalled that unhappy residents had been informed Philipstown, which pay Cold Spring for service. vedere and Hamilton, to collect garbage and recycling about five years earlier that they had to unanimously Under the agreement, Cold Spring will pay 52 percent because both pose safety and equipment problems. The cede ownership of Belvedere to the village if they wanted of the total, or $60,953; Philipstown, 29.5 percent, or streets run east from Route 9D. the Highway Department to maintain it. The board even $34,579; and Nelsonville, 18.5 percent, or $21,685. East Belvedere “is loaded with potholes,” he told the set aside money for work. But a lone holdout refused to The CSFC covers parts of Philipstown bordering the vil- board, while Hamilton presents difficulties for maneu- join neighbors in relinquishing the street. lages, while the Garrison, North Highlands and Continen- vering vehicles and plowing. On Tuesday, Serradas returned, acknowledging the tal Village fire companies cover the remainder of Philip- Trustee Marie Early observed that village trucks do not street is private but arguing that Cold Spring nonethe- stown (although all four companies provide mutual aid). collect garbage or recycling on two other private streets, less should fix it. “The village has been taking care of the According to the document, the fire company will by Northern Gate and West Bank, whose residents haul road for 40 to 50 years,” he said. “You need to continue Sept. 15 give the village its annual budget, based on costs their bins to intersections for pickup. taking care of it.” incurred the previous year and anticipated expenses for The board agreed to inform residents on Hamilton and “I’m not going to do improvements on a road until I the coming year. Fifteen days after accepting the budget, East Belvedere that they must do the same. Meanwhile, know it’s ours,” Merandy said. the village will provide a memorandum of agreement for Merandy said the board would consult the village attorney Robert Flaherty, the Philipstown Town Board’s liaison the following year. and consider more permanent options. to the Village Board, said Carl Frisenda, the town’s high- Cold Spring also will give draft contracts to Philip- East Belvedere has long proved vexing to the village. way superintendent, went “up there with the grader and stown and Nelsonville in time for the two municipalities In 2009, Airinhos Serradas, who soon after became a did some work” last year. “I think it was just out of good- to plan their budgets. Philipstown’s budget year begins village trustee, argued that Cold Spring had to fix the will, good faith.” Jan. 1 while Nelsonville’s budget year, like Cold Spring’s, street, where he lives, because it had periodically tried starts June 1. to improve it. The contract states that the amounts charged Philip- At the time, board mem- The Episcopal Church Of

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Five-star-rated eye care with a focus on YOU. Corner of Routes 9D & 301 in Cold Spring (845) 265-2539 6 March 30, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com Beacon Building Moratorium Ends — For Now City Council backs tend the moratorium. At its March per day, even accounting for drought con- 19 meeting, Council Member Lee ditions, through 2035. Comparing that extension of freeze Kyriacou noted the council had to population projections in a maximum begun rezoning much of Beacon “build-out” scenario, Leggette projected By Jeff Simms during the moratorium but had not peak daily needs at 3.83 million gallons completed the task. per day, with an average of 3.07, still with- six-month moratorium on most res- idential and commercial construc- How much water? in the system’s anticipated yield. tion in Beacon expired on March 26, A consulting firm hired by the Cusack also defended Beacon’s long- A term agreement with Fishkill to purchase but nearly all members of the City Council city reported earlier this month more than a million gallons each day, say- have said they want to extend it. that the water supply, even with ing, “it’s a moneymaker for them. I would The council adopted the freeze in Sep- new construction, would be stable assume they want to keep that.” About a tember because of what it said were for nearly two decades. On Monday third of the communities he’s worked with concerns about whether the city’s wa- (March 26), Thomas Cusack, a se- nior vice president with Leggette, purchase water from neighboring munici- ter supply could handle the hundreds of palities, he said. apartments and condos being planned or Lee Kyriacou Photo by J. Simms Brashears & Graham, defended the report after some in Beacon ques- under construction. If the council adopts tioned its assumption that each Read what your a second moratorium, it could be backdat- resident will use about 55 gallons of water ed so there’s no gap between the two, City each day. neighbors are saying: Administrator Anthony Ruggiero said. Cusack called the firm’s projections, Frank Fish, a principal at BFJ Planning, which were based on residential meter Visit our which helped revise the city’s compre- readings from 2013 to 2017, “very conserva- hensive plan in 2017, last year noted that tive,” but some residents cited a U.S. Geo- Comments moratoriums are typically utilized when logical Survey estimate that the average a municipality identifies an issue, such American uses 80 to 100 gallons per day. section online. as water, that can be addressed within a Cusack said those and other numbers For more information on where to given time frame. are “not representative” of Beacon. “We fi nd things or what’s happening, “I’ve seen them work very successfully, have a very good understanding of the but if you don’t get going on some reme- population and we’ve come up with what visit: dial action during the moratorium, you’ve we feel is a very comfortable number at 55 Community Directory negated the reason for doing it,” he said. gallons a day,” he said. “That tends to be Expanded Calendar After a consultant hired by the city what I would see for this type of munici- Arts & Leisure found its water supply to be sufficient pality, historically.” even with the projected growth, the coun- The report concluded that Beacon is highlandscurrent.com cil would presumably need a reason to ex- capable of producing 4.09 million gallons

VILLAGE OF COLD SPRING REQUEST FOR BIDS Best Brunch in Beacon The Village of Cold Spring is soliciting bids from qualifi ed contractors for the replacement of two (2) existing roofs on the Open 4:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. Cold Spring Fire Company building. The total of the two roofs to be Closed Mondays & Tuesdays replaced is approximately 5,700 square feet. The project includes, 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY 12550 845-561-3686 but is not limited to: www.downingfi lmcenter.com Friday, March 30, 7 p.m. Now Showing The Whispering Tree ~ Free • removal of several layers of existing roofi ng materials The Death of Stalin (R) Friday, March 30, 8:30 p.m. • installation of new EPDM roofi ng FRI 7:30, SAT 2:00 4:45 7:30 John Pizzarelli SUN 4:45, MON 7:30 Bidders must be licensed in Putnam County and fully insured. Saturday, March 31, 6 p.m. TUE 2:00 7:30 Montgomery Delaney ~ Free Only sealed bids will be accepted. WED 7:30, THU 2:00 7:30 Saturday, March 31, 8:30 p.m. Address bids to: Back to the Garden 1969 MONROE CINEMA @ TMACC Village Clerk 34 Millpond Pkwy, Monroe NY 10950 Closed Sunday, April 1 Village of Cold Spring 845-395-9055 Thursday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. 85 Main Street www.monroecinema.com David Wilcox Cold Spring, NY 10516 Friday, April 6, 7 p.m. Pacifi c Rim Uprising (PG13) Eric Sommer ~ Free Attn: Fire Company Roof Bid, must be written on envelope FRI 1:30 4:45 8:00 Friday, April 6, 8:30 p.m. along with name and address of bidder. The deadline for SAT 12:45 4:00 7:15 California Dreamin’ submitting bids is 4 p.m. on April 18, 2018. SUN 12:45 4:00, MON & TUE 7:15 The Kennedys WED 12:45 4:00 7:15, THU 7:15 Bid Package can be picked up by interested parties from the Village Saturday, April 7, 8:30 p.m. Ready Player One (PG13) James Maddock Clerk at Cold Spring Village Hall weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 Cassidy & The Music p.m. There is a non-refundable charge of $100.00 for each Bid FRI 1:15 4:30 7:45 Sunday, April 8, 11:30 a.m. Package. Checks should be made payable to The Village of Cold SAT 12:30 3:45 7:00 SUN 12:30 3:45, MON & TUE 7:00 East Coast Jazz Trio ~ Free Spring. WED 12:30 3:45 7:00, THU 7:00 Sunday, April 8, 7 p.m. The Gothard Sisters Bids will be opened at the Cold Spring Village Hall, 85 Main St., Sherlock Gnomes (PG) Cold Spring, NY, 10516, at 10 a.m. on April 19, 2018. FRI 1:45 4:15 6:30 Thursday, April 12, 6 p.m. SAT 1:00 3:30 6:00 Youth Open Mic Please call Jeff Vidakovich (Village Clerk) at 845-265-2611 with any SUN 1:00 3:30, MON & TUE 6:45 questions regarding this project. WED 1:00 3:30 6:00, THU 6:45 379 Main St., Beacon townecrier.com • 845.855.1300 highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current March 30, 2018 7

$55 Million Software Firm Looking at Beacon (from Page 1) 18,000 clients worldwide, including Ikea, Kellogg’s and Sony. Along with document management, it helps clients with work- flow and operational efficiency. The company, which approached Bea- con Mayor Randy Casale last year about the potential move, represents the type of DocuWare unveiled a new logo on March 19. “light industry” that city officials have long would move to Beacon liminary” plans with the council. believed would bolster the local economy. In addition, the firm hosts monthly and The complex would include “These smaller companies are the compa- quarterly training workshops that would 6,000 to 8,000 square feet of re- nies of the future,” Casale said. “And because bring hundreds of visitors to the area. tail space, with DocuWare occu- Thomas Schneck and Jürgen Biffar are presidents we’re becoming a community that’s walk- The company’s Main Street complex pying the middle floors and four of DocuWare, which has headquarters in Germany able and bikeable, where there’s a lot to do, would include an empty two-story build- to five apartments filling the top and New York. DocuWare people want to live here. People are starting ing on Route 9D and wrap around the cor- floor. Donovan said the build- to come to us because they like Beacon.” ner to the Tito Santana restaurant at 142 ings would be roughly the same “We’re sensitive to the idea that it should DocuWare anticipates having 80 to 100 Main. The Beacon Creamery at 134 Main height as those occupied by Tito Santana look like it belongs on Main Street,” he employees in the next three to five years, St. would likely be torn down, said Dono- and Mountain Tops Outfitters, which he said. “But exactly how we do that will take Schneck said, although not all of them van, who shared what he called “very pre- also owns. some work.” How to Save a Life At left, two participants in CPR training offered on March 24 by members of the Garrison Volunteer Ambulance Corp. The session also included instruction in administering the opioid antidote Narcan. At right, Mack Godbee of the Garrison Volunteer Ambulance Corp. demonstrates CPR during the class. Photos by Ross Corsair

The Ninth Annual Earth Day Dinner at the Garrison Institute will feature Storm King Art Center curator Nora Lawrence, co-curator of Indicators: Artists on Climate Change. She will O P E N H O U S E bring us her insights, and in particular, a preview of the site-specific works from Storm King Art The Learning Center Preschool Center opening May 19, 2018. AN ARTFUL EARTH DAY at Philipstown Recreation A Dinner & Talk at the Garrison Institute Thursday, April 19, 2018, 7 p.m. A creative atmosphere for ages 3-5 which encourages positive and healthy 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison, New York development through the exploration of art, movement, music & learning centers Menu Cocktails & snacks Taco dinner Industrial Arts beer & beer cocktails La Milpa De Rosa tortillas House-made local fruit shrub Roasted beets, sweet potatoes & parsnips Aaron Burr cider Eco-Shrimp, mushrooms & leeks Hudson Valley wines Fried caulifl ower Hudson Valley Cheeses Carnitas, chorizo & potatoes Signal Fire sour dough bread Soft scrambled eggs & chives Pumpkin seed pate with garlic toast Jake’s cheddar & more! Pickled onions Jalapeno Dessert Guacamole Come meet the teachers, visit our amazing space and Blondies Vanilla ice cream Sides check out a great preschool program. Maple de leche Yellow rice & New York State beans Whipped cream Salad with carrot-ginger dressing Coff ee & tea April 7, 2018 We proudly feature the talented, artful, independent, international, craft food growers 2:304:00pm and producers of New York State. Reservations are required: Philipstown Community Center garrisoninstitute.org/earthday or 845-424-4800 $45 per person prior to the event; $50 cash or check at the door. 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison, NY 10524 A percentage of the dinner price will be donated to charity.

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Maple Dreams

The Little Stony Point Citizens Association held its annual Maple Syrup Day fundraiser on March 25 with pancakes, coffee, hot cocoa, live music and, of course, hot syrup. Photos by Ross Corsair

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Giovanni Anselmo Marisa Merz Currently on view Thursday through Monday, Alighiero Boetti Giulio Paolini Arte Povera: From the 11am to 5pm. Pier Paolo Calzolari Pino Pascali Olnick Spanu Collection Free by reservation Luciano Fabro Giuseppe Penone at magazzino.art. Jannis Kounellis Michelangelo Pistoletto Mario Merz Gilberto Zorio 2700 Route 9 Cold Spring, NY 10516 highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current March 30, 2018 9 The Calendar

Zack Kotzias as Jesus with the apostles at the Last Supper Photo by Sierra Caban

album, has a timeless seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, the same weekend), says about 75 storyline paired with who betrayed him. It features well- students are involved in the production, What’s the Buzz? an opportunity for known songs such as Superstar and I including in the pit, where the 11-piece Beacon Players to present those telling the tale Don’t Know How to Love Him. Written by band is a mix of student and professional to belt and emote and otherwise let it rip. Andrew Lloyd Weber with lyrics by Tim musicians. Jesus Christ Superstar With teenagers seeking to shape laws Rice, it is loosely based on the Gospels The cast has been investigating its and effect change, the material seems and explores the relationships and characters. “Every one of the students By Alison Rooney very much of the moment for its presen- struggles between Jesus and his followers. playing the apostles has traced where tation April 13 to 15 by students at Anthony Scarrone, who directs the they wound up,” he says. “It was impor- omewhat unbelievably, Jesus Christ Beacon High School. Beacon Players (and, in something of a tant to be sensitive to the plight of the Superstar is middle-aged. Yet, the First produced in 1968, the musical is miracle, is directing a production of Les people and their fear that their religion rock opera, born from a concept S based on the final week of Jesus’ life, as Misérables at Spackenkill High School would be toppled. The kids have been (Continued on Page 19) Found in Translation Beacon resident moves Spanish to English. Ruth teach at New York University. Danon will speak about the Poetry can be She and her husband moved language past barriers poems; Roffé, a native of tough because it to Beacon 10 years ago. Argentina who lives in New involves so much Much of her translation By Alison Rooney York City, will read from her interpretation work is intuitive, Filc says, collection in her native because simply finding the f the writer must sometimes wrestle tongue; actor Brandy Burre and “there is no right word or phrase does for words, consider the translator’s lot: will read from the English such thing as not always equate to “same- Ichoosing not just the literal equivalent translations, and Filc will ‘understanding’ ness.” Poetry can be tough in another tongue, but the closest em- speak about her process. poetry.” because it involves so much bodiment of the spirit, tone, sensibility “I’m constantly going interpretation and “there is and rhythm of the original. between languages,” Filc no such thing as ‘under- Judith Filc, a translator who lives in explains. “I still think more in Spanish. standing’ poetry.” Beacon, grapples with this all the time, There’s also a need to preserve your Idioms also present a challenge. “If especially with poetry. language; it’s your core.” there’s a play on words which doesn’t On Thursday, April 12, at 6 p.m., the Filc, a native of Argentina, came to exist in English, I look for an English Howland Public Library at 313 Main St., the U.S. at age 25 to pursue a doctorate. idiom that works in a similar way,” says Beacon, will host a reception to celebrate She lived in the States for seven years, Filc, who also speaks French. With Ghost Opera, a book of poetry by Mer- returned to Argentina for seven years, poetry, “you won’t be able to recreate the Judith Filc Photo by A. Rooney cedes Roffé translated by Filc from the came back to the U.S. in 2002 to same rhythm, but (Continued on Page 15) 10 March 30, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 30 MONDAY, APRIL 2 First Night of Passover Beacon City Council St. Philip’s Choir: Faure’s Requiem Calendar Highlights 7 p.m. City Hall 7:30 p.m. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon 1101 Route 9D, Garrison Submit to [email protected] 845-838-5011 | cityofbeacon.org 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org For complete listings, see highlandscurrent.com TUESDAY, APRIL 3 SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Bird Walk around Hessian Lake Funny Bunnies Program 9 a.m. Bear Mountain Inn 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center 845-786-2701 x293 | trailsidezoo.org 100 Muser Dr., Cornwall Putnam County Legislature 845-534-5506 | hhnm.org 7 p.m. Historic Courthouse Volunteer Churchyard Cleanup 44 Gleneida Ave., Carmel 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. St. Philip’s Church 845-208-7800 | putnamcountyny.com See details under Friday. Haldane School Board Beacon Egg Hunt & Spring Fling 7 p.m. Haldane School 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Memorial Park 15 Craigside Dr., Cold Spring facebook.com/weeplaybeacon 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org Spring Open House Life is Beautiful (1997) 2 – 6 p.m. Tompkins Corner Cultural Center 7 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 729 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 845-528-7280 | tompkinscorners.org paramounthudsonvalley.com James Brandon Lewis & Chad Taylor Cold Spring Board of Trustees 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 477 Main St., Beacon 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 845-561-1259 | howlandculturalcenter.org WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 SUNDAY, APRIL 1 EASTER SERVICES Wee Play Come & Play (ages 0-5) Easter Festivities 9:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Howland Library 313 Main St., Beacon 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Highlands Country Club GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30 St. John the Evangelist 955 Route 9D, Garrison 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. & Noon (Spanish) 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org highlandscountryclub.net United Methodist Church 35 Willow St., Beacon Deep Heap Circle with Garrison Concierge Breakneck Ridge Revue 7 p.m. 216 Main St., Cold Spring 845-838-0915 | stjoachim-stjohn.org 1:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 7 p.m. Dogwood | 47 E. Main St., Beacon 845-265-3365 | facebook.com/CSSHUMC St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com First Presbyterian Church 8 & 10:30 a.m. | See details above. 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 7 p.m. 50 Liberty St., Beacon St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 845-831-5322 | beaconpresbychurch.com 8 & 10:30 a.m. | See details above. THURSDAY, APRIL 5 St. Joachim’s Church Our Lady of Loretto Philipstown Senior Club 7 p.m. 51 Leonard St., Beacon 8:30 a.m. & Noon | See details above. 11 a.m. Chestnut Ridge (Community Room) 845-838-0915 | stjoachim-stjohn.org St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 62 Chestnut St., Cold Spring Our Lady of Loretto What’s Online 8:30 a.m. 850 Wolcott Ave., Beacon Community Screening: Wonder (2017) 7:30 p.m. 24 Fair St., Cold Spring 845-831-2643 | stlukesbeacon.org 6:30 p.m. Butterfield Library • School honor rolls 845-265-3718 | ladyofloretto.org United Methodist Church 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Salem Tabernacle • College dean’s lists 9 a.m. | See details above. 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 7:30 p.m. 7 Delavan Ave., Beacon Salem Tabernacle HVSF Storytelling Workshop • Police blotter 845-831-0114 | salemtabernacle.com 9 & 11 a.m. | See details above. 7 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library • Obituaries St. Joachim’s Church 472 Route 403, Garrison VIGILS, MARCH 31 • Reader comments 9 a.m. & Noon | See details above. 845-809-5750 x18 | hvshakespeare.org St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Christ Church United Methodist Philipstown Town Board • Extended calendar 7 p.m. Candlelight with Open Baptism 10 a.m. 60 Union St., Beacon 7:30 p.m. Town Hall • Government guide 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 845-831-0365 | beaconmethodist.org 238 Main St., Cold Spring 845-265-2539 | stmaryscoldspring.org First Presbyterian Church 845-265-5200 | philipstown.com • Business directory Jehovah’s Witnesses 10 a.m. 50 Liberty St., Beacon Christopher Cross 845-831-5322 | beaconpresbychurch.com 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley Back issues 7 p.m. 106 Howland Ave., Beacon • Salem Tabernacle St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church See details under Tuesday. • Videos 7:30 p.m. Baptism Service | See details above. 10 a.m. 15 South Ave., Beacon Our Lady of Loretto 845-831-1369 | standrewsbeaconny.org FRIDAY, APRIL 6 • Free classified ads 8 p.m. | See details above. Tabernacle of Christ Church A/G Haldane PTA Bingo Night 10 a.m. 483 Main St., Beacon • Weather forecast St. Joachim’s Church 5 p.m. St. Mary’s Church 845-831-4656 8 p.m. | See details above. 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring | haldanepta.org tabernacleofchristchurch.com Graymoor Spiritual Life Center Dragonfly Story Hour St. Joseph’s Chapel 8 p.m. 1350 Route 9, Garrison 7 p.m. Butterfield Library 10:15 a.m. 74 Upper Station Road, Garrison 800-338-2620 | graymoorcenter.org See details under Thursday. 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com HVSF Storytelling Workshop First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown EASTER DAY, APRIL 1 7 p.m. Old VFW Hall 10:30 a.m. 10 Academy St., Cold Spring 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring Graymoor Spiritual Life Center 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org 6:39 & 11 a.m. | See details above. 845-809-5750 x18 | hvshakespeare.org Church on the Hill First Presbyterian Church 10:30 a.m. 245 Main St., Cold Spring 7 a.m. Beacon Ferry Dock Support Groups 845-265-2022 For a full list of area support groups, 845-831-5322 | beaconpresbychurch.com jesusonthehill.com highlandscurrent.com visit: highlandscurrent.com/sg highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current March 30, 2018 11 Summer Camps Instant Success for Beacon March 5. (Campers who attended in 2017 were allowed to register a week earlier.) Part of the appeal of Camp @ The Camp Camp is that “the property is magical,” says Linda Richards, referring to the campgrounds at In only its second year, city 724 Wolcott Ave., which were created in 1910 program fills quickly to provide New York City children with an experience in nature. By Alison Rooney Richards, who directs the camp with Ilana Friedman, points out “an immense he City of Beacon summer camp at field, a tire swing, indoor classrooms, a the University Settlement Camp, gym for when it’s raining, and a gigantic Twhich begins its second season July 9, pavilion. It’s a dream camp.” continues to grow. In fact, it has become The Beacon program, designed for so popular that the 2018 camp was full campers ages 5 to 11, runs weekdays for within two days after registration opened five weeks. The cost is $195 per week,

Children at Camp @ The Camp piece together a puzzle that depicts the Hudson River.

sibling discounts and an extended-day theater company. Parents with skills and option. talents are also welcome to share. The camp also offers a counselor-in- The idea for the camp came from training program for 12- to 15-year-olds David Sampliner, a Beacon resident who and a weeklong introduction for 4-year- introduced Friedman and Richards olds, both of which have openings. See because he thought they would be great cityofbeacon.org/government/camp-at- as co-directors of a summer camp. As he camp.htm. An application and interview predicted, they clicked and soon were are required for the CIT program. working with Mark Price, the director of Each week of camp has a theme but the Beacon Recreation Department. always includes field games, the writing After funding for the camp was and performing of music, art, exploration approved by the Beacon City Council in and swimming at the Beacon Pool under February 2017, the women, along with the supervision of Nate Smith, the Heidi Harrison of the Recreation Depart- director of aquatics. ment, had less than five months to Each day begins with songs and group prepare. But finding campers was not a games, followed by activities, free play and problem; the sessions filled quickly, as Campers work on a leaf-print project during Camp @ The Camp in Beacon. rest, as needed, Richards says. Guests will happened again this year. “We can’t wait include a wildlife expert and a children’s for this summer,” says Richards. Photos by Ilana Friedman

Shakespeare Summer Camp ACTING July 16 - 20 & 23 - 27 IMAGINATION HVSF’s creative, process-based theater camp for 8-16 year olds TEXT ANALYSIS 9:00a-2:45p daily at Haldane High 1 & 2-week options, $350/week IMPROV hvshakespeare.org/education STAGE COMBATGAMES 12 March 30, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.com

The King of Summer CAMP FACTS (from Page 1) teenagers ages 7 to 15 and this year will run two four-week sessions from June 28 • Number of overnight camps in the to Aug. 20. U.S.: 8,400 “I liked the work and swimming in the • Number of day camps: 5,600 lake,” recalls Vogel, 82, of that first sum- • Average weekly cost of overnight mer. In his spare time, he helped with wa- camp: $768; of day camp: $314 terfront programs or repaired the boats. • Percentage of camps with The next summer he became a lifeguard swimming: 86 and the director later asked him to be- come his assistant. • With horseback riding: 34 “I learned as I went along,” Vogel says. • With farming/gardening: 23 “Then I got kicked upstairs!” The camp has expanded over the years. Source: American Camp Association Founded in 1902 in North Highlands for Jewish boys from tenements of Manhat- tan’s Lower East Side, Surprise Lake Camp began with six tents, five counsel- A Shabbat service for teenage campers at Surprise Lake Photos provided Kids’ Kayak Classes ors and 25 campers. Today, the 460-acre July 9-13 and July 23-27 property, surrounded by state-owned land Week-long series of classes get your on three sides, hosts more than 400 campers each summer and kids outdoors and on the water. has a staff more than 200, mostly seasonal, employees. Visit www.HudsonRiverExpeditions.com/kids The camp primarily serves Jewish children (the meals are for more information. kosher and there are services each Friday and Saturday), but HUDSON RIVER EXPEDITIONS those who aren’t Jewish are also welcome. Recent additions include an adventure course with climbing towers and overhangs and a zip line. “We have a very big garden, bees' nests, fruit trees, chickens and a goat,” Vogel says. “And a brand-new swimming pool — things we didn’t have in the early years.” The camp is much less rustic than in its formative years. “We used to have outhouses,” Vogel says, laughing. “Today kids don’t even know what an outhouse is!” In addition to water-based programs, Surprise Lake Camp has diverse activities such as art, crafts, archery, drama and photography. There is also a putting green. (to next page) Someone is about to end up in the lake.

2018 SUMMER DANCE PROGRAM Pre-Ballet & lower School I Ballet theater dance IntenSIve weeK Tuesdays, June 26, July 3, 10 & 17, Ages 3-6 July 30-August 3, 10 am-4 pm, 9:30 -10:30 am, $60 for the 4 class session Ages 12+, $375 per week For our youngest dancers, this class, taught by Katie In-studio performance, Friday at 6 Bissinger, encourages a love of movement and sets the Taught by former Rockette Katie foundation for the full range of classical dance. Bissinger, mornings will be devoted to warm-up and dance training. BegInnIng taP In the afternoons, dancers will do improv and theater games, Tuesdays, June 26, July 3, 10 & 17, Ages 5+ and workshop a Broadway performance piece. 10:30-11:30 am, $60 for the 4 class session Students will learn the fundamentals of Broadway tap with Ballet IntenSIve weeK former Rockette Katie Bissinger. August 13-17, 10 am-4 pm, Ages 12+, $375 per week In-studio performance on Friday at 6 pm dance exPloratIon weeK Taught by former New York City Ballet dancer Miriam Mahdaviani, July 9 -13, Ages 6-11, 9 am-noon, $180 for the week mornings will be devoted to warm-up and technique. In the In-studio performance on Friday, July 13 at Noon afternoons, dancers will do pointe work, work on Variations, study Dancers will explore a different discipline each day of character dance, dance history, nutrition and injury prevention. the week- ballet, modern, tap, jazz & theater dance- with former Rockette Katie Bissinger and former Mark Morris Ballet, Modern, Jazz and theater dance technIQUe dancer Chelsea Acree. June 11-14, 18 -21 & 25 -28 and August 20 -23 NEW! 5-6 pm for ages 9-12, $17 per class or $60 for 4 6-7:30 pm for ages 13+, $20 per class or $70 for 4 Technique classes in a different discipline each day - NEW! Theater Dance on Mondays, Jazz on Tuesdays, Ballet on Wednesdays and Modern on Thursdays. BALLET ARTS STUDIO www.BalletArtsStudio.com Beacon, NY T: 845-831-1870 highlandscurrent.com The Highlands Current March 30, 2018 13

The King of Summer (from previous page) According to Vogel, improvements such “They’re away from mom and pop as the pool would be impossible without for four or eight weeks; they get a the support of the camp’s alumni, includ- ing comedian Eddie Cantor, who helped chance to grow up. They have to fund an outdoor amphitheater in the early work it out; they have to learn how 1950s. to get along with people. It’s a life- Other notables who attended the camp changing experience.” include musicians Neil Diamond and Gene Simmons, television host Larry King, nov- mature over the summer. elist Joseph Heller and actors Walter Mat- “They’re away from mom and pop for thau and Jerry Stiller. Pete Seeger was a four or eight weeks; they get a chance frequent entertainer for decades. to grow up” by not having their parents Vogel says he enjoys watching campers available to solve every little problem,

Campers celebrate summer at Surprise Lake. Photos provided

Vogel says. “They have to work it out; notes that “Harry started before I was they have to learn how to get along with born. Now I’m retired, and he’s still there!” people. It’s a life-changing experience.” Dale said that in his early days as direc- The experience includes navigating the tor he felt he should work as hard as ev- world without electronic devices; campers eryone else on the staff. “I finally realized must hand in their phones upon arrival. that I was killing myself trying to keep up Vogel says he keeps coming back be- with Harry,” he says. “I couldn’t match his cause “I feel I make a difference in peo- energy. He is one of the most remarkable ple’s lives.” There is evidence that he suc- people I have ever known.” ceeds: he recently received hundreds of Vogel, who has been married to his wife, birthday wishes from alumni around the Bobbi, for 59 years, keeps busy year-round. world. “It was pretty neat,” he says. During the winter, he works five days a Jordan Dale, who was the director of Sur- week as a ski instructor in New Jersey. “It’s A Surprise Lake camper tests the water slide. prise Lake Camp for more than 40 years, fulfilling,” he said. “It keeps you young.” Art for all ages

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4th Wall Productions (Hopewell Junction) Garrison Art Center 845-226-8099 | 4thwallproductions.org 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org All Sport Camp Fit (Fishkill) Hudson Highlands Nature Museum 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com (Cornwall) 845-534-5506 | hhnm.org Ballet Arts Studio (Beacon) 845-831-1870 | balletartsstudio.com Hudson Hills Montessori (Beacon) 845-831-1100 | hudsonhillsmontessori.org Beacon Art Adventures 845-218-1593 | beaconartadventures.com Hudson Valley Shakespeare (Cold Spring) 845-809-5750 x13 | hvshakespeare.org Beacon Art Studios 845-728-2542 | beaconartstudios.com Kid’s Place (Beacon) 845-838-9934 | kidsplacebeacon.org Beacon Music Factory 845-765-0472 | beaconmusicfactory.com Manitoga Nature & Design (Garrison) 845-424-3812 | visitmanitoga.org Beacon Performing Arts Center 845-350-2722 | beaconperformingartscenter.com Manitou School (Cold Spring) 845-809-5695 | manitouschool.org Be Creative as Possible (Beacon) 845-905-2338 | becreativeaspossible.com Philipstown Recreation Department 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Camp @ The Camp (Beacon) 845-765-8440 | cityofbeacon.org Renegades Baseball Camps (Dutchess | renegadesbaseballcamps.com Camp Hillcroft (Lagrangeville) Stadium) 845-223-5826 | camphillcroft.com Rose Hill Manor (Beacon) 845-831-4847 | rosehillmanorschool.com Common Ground Farm (Wappingers Falls) 845-231-4424 | commongroundfarm.org Storm King Art Center (New Windsor) 845-534-3115 | stormking.org Compass Arts (Beacon) 917-648-4454 | compassarts.org Surprise Lake Camp (Cold Spring) 845-265-3616 | surpriselake.org

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Gurney’s play, Love Letters, at 7:30 p.m. Cold Spring Tag Sale on Saturday, April 7. Brian Keeler and Weather Update The Future of Water Get ready to clean the closets Peggity Price will be directed by Joseph Authors to speak about new book Land trust to hold forum Capone as they portray two lifelong he annual village tag sale organized friends with a complicated relationship. embers of the Putnam Highlands he Hudson Highlands Land Trust will Tby the Cold Spring Area Chamber of MAudubon Society will hear at their Thold its annual community forum on Commerce will take place from 10 a.m. annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 14, Sunday, April 15, at the Highlands Coun- to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 7. Register Sew into Spring from Andy Revkin and Lisa Mechaley try Club in Garrison. Called The Taste of at explorecoldspringny.com. A $20 fee Class for teens begins April 12 of Nelsonville, co-authors of Weather: Sprawl, it will include a panel and ses- includes a map listing. The rain date is From Cloud Atlases to Climate Control. sions about how land-use decisions affect April 8. he Cornell Cooperative Extension Revkin is an environmental journalist drinking water. Twill offer a seven-week series of inter- and Mechaley is a science teacher and The afternoon discussions will explore mediate sewing classes for Putnam Coun- environmental educator. The event will issues specific to Philipstown, Beacon and Love in the Air ty students ages 12 to 17 beginning April be held at the Taconic Outdoor Education Newburgh with case studies. The program Center to host play reading 12. The 90-minute class will be held in Center. Tickets are $60 and include a so- runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and registration Brewster each Thursday at 6 p.m. Regis- cial hour and buffet dinner. See phasbird- is free, although a donation of $10 is sug- he Tompkins Corners Cultural Cen- ter at putnam.cce.cornell.edu/events. ing.com/phas-annual-dinner/tickets. gested. Lunch is included. To register, search Tter in Putnam Valley will celebrate at Eventbrite.com for “Taste of Sprawl.” its third year with a free reading of A.R. Yoga for Kids Beacon Studio classes begin April 3 Wanted: Hazardous Waste old Spring Yoga and Pilates Studio Cwill launch three classes for children County will collect it, plus electronics and teens next week. Fun and Creative utchess County residents will be Play, which is open to students in grades able to drop off household hazard- 1 to 5, begins April 3 and runs for seven D ous waste for disposal and electronics for weeks. Girls ages 11 to 14 can take part in recycling in Poughkeepsie from 8 a.m. to a seven-week series beginning that same 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 7. day that focuses on strength and wellness. The event takes place at the Dutchess And boys can join a six-week series begin- County Resource Recovery Agency at 96 ning April 5 called Chivalry and Martial Sand Dock Road. The $10 registration fee Arts that covers self-defense skills and can be paid by calling 845-486-3604 or ethics. See coldspringyoga.com. online at www.co.dutchess.ny.us/HHW/ Brian Keeler and Peggity Price will perform Love Letters in Putnam Valley on April 7. Register.aspx, which also has a list of ac- Visit highlandscurrent.com for news Photo provided ceptable items. updates and latest information.

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Baby and Dog his feature is designed as a counterweight to all the bad newsT in the world that weighs people down. We could share a photo of a baby, or a photo of a dog, but we are giving you both. How many newspapers can say that? Margaret and Patrick O’Sullivan of Garrison, shared this shot of their grandnephew, Patrick, assisting Stella on neighborhood watch. If you have a photo of a baby and a dog, submit it for consideration to [email protected].

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When M Happy fifth anniversary, readers! Here are Miriam Wagner reached out to me about the community some highlights of my favorite subjects, things I’ve garden on Elizabeth Healy’s property, I signed up for learned, and people I’ve been able to meet since this col- it as I was interviewing her. I met lovely people, got to umn debuted on March 22, 2013. see lovely plants, and appreciated seeing the diverse ap- proaches and styles of all the gardeners. Soil You could dig a hole, drop in a seed or plant and wait. Re- Always learning sults will vary. Results always vary when it comes to grow- It’s my job to ask people questions and learn. That’s my ing things, but understanding how soil feeds plants and favorite part of garden writing. how most soils have been degraded gives your plant better I’ve met incredibly interesting people who inspire me odds. Start gardening by learning how to feed the soil and constantly. There’s so much to know about plants and it’s the rest is much easier. My first column was about soil and imperative that we understand what’s happening with in the past five years I’ve come to see the work and science climate change. The intelligence of the questions that around soil with a new appreciation. Do your plants a favor are being explored by researchers and through citizen and add a couple inches of compost this season. science efforts gives me hope in this staggeringly compli- A favorite garden photo from last summer shows cated time of rapid change in the natural world. Climate change butterflies visiting Asclepias tuberosa (a native We’re fortunate to have innovative projects and orga- On the same subject, soil is also one of the most impor- milkweed). Photo by P. Doan nizations locally such as Scenic Hudson, Constitution tant tools we have in our yards to be more conscious of our Marsh, the Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Lower carbon footprint. Soil holds carbon dioxide, a greenhouse cade now because of drastic population drops. 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By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong 27, 2017 lection signs emerged as a political issue this past week after a OctOber national newsmagazinetheft claimed of placards a candidate’s from Highlands campaign yards. logo violated its trademark and objects a bipartisan chorus decried the Time E Tim Greco, the Republican candidate for Medicare, United Health Care, Railroad, Tri-Care, No- one of two open seats on the Philipstown Town Board, ran afoul of Time Inc., which warned that for thea Change appearance — improperly of his slogan repli- E magazine title, including its — TIM Time cated the deep red lettering. Greco is challenging Democratic incum- Putnam Coun- bents John Van Tassel and Mike Leonard for a four-year term on the board. The minister and former Fault, Workers Compensation Insurance Plans Accepted ty News and Recorder reporter agreed to - alter his campaign materials, although he Or send check to predicted that, less than two weeks before the Nov. 7 election, his supporters likely would not change their lawn signs. In ad dition to signs, his logo appeared on his Facebook campaign page and other ma- terials. Photos by Ross Corsair The dispute began on Tuesday (Oct. E for a Change 24), when Greco receivedTIM a letter from a and Time Inc. lawyer demanding that heT i“im-me mediately cease” using 161 Main St. TWIN FORTS DAY — Tom Johannessen of Carmel (right) portrays the because it employs “the same style, serif commander of the 5th New York regiment at a reenactment on Oct. 7 at typeface, font, and red color” as Fort Montgomery Historic Site near the Bear Mountain Bridge. History At the board’s request, planning con- name “suggests an affiliation or endorsement,Time buffs converge each year at the historic site to commemorate the battle on Oct. 6, 1777, in whichsultant 2,100 JohnBritish, Clarke Loyalist is re-drafting and zoning neither of which was authorized. Hessian troops attacked and overran 600 Continental Army soldiers defending the fort and nearbylanguage Fort Clinton. for Main The Street attacks and werethe creekside “As an independent source of news and designed to divert the Americans from another Hudson River battle with British Gen. John Burgoynedistrict but ultimatelyfor its review it didn’t while work, a date as is set for information, we do not allow the 1760 South Route 9 • Garrison NY 10524 Burgoyne surrendered on Oct. 17. For more photoswhile from lowering the event, density see highlandscurrent.com. allowances on the public hearing. (Continued on Page 3) to be used to support political candidates or In other business, the City Council ap- he believes an some parcels and heightening consistency causes,” wrote Jennifer Chung, an assistant The Current requirements with the city’s greenway proved a minor general counsel with the company. Cold Spring, NY 10516 Zoning Changes Beingtrail master Considered plan. The council also dis-in Beacon Greco, who told cussed a requirement for residential proj- City Council looking at two unknown political adversary alerted Time - ects to include commercial uses as part of Inc., initially had a different color scheme e,” busy districts their plans. for his logo but changed it to red, white andTim By Jeff Simms blue. He told Chung this in an email, after she said that “it seems a deliberate deci he Beacon City Council is expected sion was made to transition to a red to hold a public hearing before the (Continued on Page 3) 845.424.6422 thereby “suggesting an intention to trade off end of the year on proposed chang- ime magazine T the T es to the Main Street and Fishkill Creek zoning districts. Pushed by council member Lee Kyri- What the Candidates Say acou as a vehicle for reining in incompat- n anticipation of the general election ible development, the council pledged in Ion Tuesday, Nov. 7, The Current asked September to complete a nearly parcel-by- each candidate running for the Beacon parcel review of the zoning laws for the City Council and Philipstown Town city’s busiest development corridors while Board to respond to questions posed by a building moratorium, set to run until reporters Jeff Simms or Michael Turton. See Page 9. [email protected] March, is in effect. A three-hour planning session on Oct. 23 provided some details on the changes - Photo by Cooper Cardenas likely to be proposed. Draft revised codes would establish a single zoning district RESCUE ON ANTHONY'S NOSE — First responders watch as a hiker is lifted in a for all of Main Street while addressing stretcher to a New York Police Department helicopter on Oct. 22 after he had a heart building-height restrictions, design stan attack on Anthony's Nose near the Bear Mountain Bridge. It took emergency crews dards and better ensuring that develop- 25 minutes to hike to the victim, who was taken to Westchester Medical Center. For a ment projects don't adversely affect his- video of the rescue, see highlandscurrent.com. torical assets and protected viewsheds. Along Fishkill Creek, proposed changes coldspringnypt.com would give the City Council authority to review conceptual plans for developments

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What’s the Buzz? (from Page 9) getting into it, even arguing — in a good way — about the political and religious issues that have come up.” Outside of the roles of Jesus (Zack Kotzias) and Mary Magdalene (Elizabeth Cenicola), the show was cast without regard to gender, resulting in a female Judas (Leah Siegel) and a mix for the other roles, including the apostles. Scarrone says he does “age-blind” casting, choosing a senior only when it comes down to all things being equal at the audi- tions. He says the players continue to raise the bar with their productions. “We have flame bolts that look like fire, a rising cross that was welded by a parent, a 37-foot-high set,” he says. “We’re in the

Above, the grand entrance of Jesus, played by Zack Kotzias; below left, Elizabeth Cenicola as Mary Magdalene with Kotzias Photos by Sierra Caban

home stretch now; everyone’s just adults and $5 for students and seniors at chomping at the bit.” Of the Easter the door, from beaconplayers.com or at Sunday live performance of Jesus Christ the school box office, which is open Superstar on NBC, Scarrone quips, Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and “That’s just a warmup for us!” Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Jesus Christ Superstar will be presented at the high school's Seeger Theater at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 13, and For complete cast list of Saturday, April 14, and at 2 p.m. on Jesus Christ Superstar, visit Sunday, April 15. Tickets are $12 for highlandscurrent.com

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