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FREE | Friday, August 29, 2014 69 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info West Point Foundry Workers O’Neill High DefiedDanger, Economic Vagaries School Welcomes Labor built an industry ago, Penman’s tombstone, if it still exists, today cannot readily be found; grave- Garrison Students and community yard weeds grow high, many stones lie toppled, and inscriptions on others have Incoming freshmen By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong worn away. attend orientation A diverse workforce — except n Thursday, Aug. 18, 1859, Wil- By Mary Ann Ebner liam Penman, a 19-year-old ap- in gender Oprentice, went to his job at the Penman’s untimely demise, portend- group of 16 Garrison high school West Point Foundry. He never came ing the deaths of thousands of young freshmen may be doing their home. In an incident shrouded in mys- men a few years later in the Civil War, Ahomework in Philipstown come tery, he died on the job, “killed by a can- underscores the risks confronted daily next Wednesday, Sept. 3, but they’ll be non discharge,” according to a sketchy by those who turned Cold Spring from a learning in the classrooms of James I. note in an obscure book. tiny riverfront hamlet into a thriving 19th- O’Neill High School across the river in this Whether any parents or siblings century village, home to an innovative new academic year. Students will make mourned him is unknown, but his young industrial giant, the West Point Foundry, a “Fresh Start,” the theme of O’Neill’s peers clearly felt his loss. His tombstone, an ironworks established in 1817. Known James Lahey and Margaret Lahey in Freshman and New Student Orientation in the Old Cold Spring Cemetery (next to not only for its state-of-the-art cannons, an undated photograph: A West Point held Wednesday (Aug. 27), as they invest the Haldane school campus), was “erect- but for policies both enlightened and pa- Foundry employee, James lost an arm in in the next chapter of their education. ed as a tribute by fellow apprentices,” re- ternal toward workers, the foundry of- a workplace accident. Highland Falls Fort Montgomery Cen- lates the obscure source, Old Tombstones fered employees houses (initially rented, Photo courtesy of Bethe Myers and Scenic Hudson tral School District’s high (To page 6) of Putnam County, a 1975 compendium then sold), many still in use, and encour- of grave listings. Though visible 40 years aged family life. (Continued on page 3)

James I. O’Neill High School Principal Louis Trombetta, Assistant Principal Robin Haberman and Guidance Counselor Patricia Lofaro Photo by M.A. Ebner

Shirley Hot, owner of Beacon’s The Pandorica, in front of an “exploding tardis.” Photo by S. Hixson Doctor Who Brings Legions of Fans to Beacon Tea Room becomes Pandorica families and a lot of young people were moving up from the city and they weren’t attracted to the place. It wasn’t their By Sommer Hixson style. I figured I should become a little can’t stop giggling,” Shirley Hot more contemporary.” said. Last month, the proprietor Without going too far into the complex La Dana, a small sailboat anchored offshore at Cold Spring for the past several “Iof The Cup & Saucer Team Room storylines of Doctor Who, a science fic- months, has sparked curiosity among village residents. Photo by M. Turton in Beacon reopened her business as a tion show created by Sydney Newman, theme restaurant based on the cult TV The Pandorica is a fictional underground series, Doctor Who. The average wait for prison beneath Stonehenge, the actual Mystery Boat a table at The Pandorica, Hot’s new es- prehistoric monument in England. The quent visitors to the waterfront indicate tablishment, is now two hours or more. series has celebrated avid fandom since La Dana prompts questions that the boat has seldom, if ever, left it first premiered on BBC1 Television in She says she receives 30 to 40 phone calls By Michael Turton anchor. Residents have also wondered a day, and The Pandorica’s Facebook 1963, the day after President Kennedy about the legality of leaving a boat an- page is fast approaching 10,000 “likes.” was assassinated. This past Saturday, ince late this spring, the most com- chored for an extended period of time in Needless to say, business is good. Aug. 23, the newer BBC America series mon question on the Cold Spring that location. th Hot purchased The Cup & Saucer in premiered its eighth season and its 12 Sriverfront has been, “What’s with Capt. William McNamara, spokesman 2007, after she worked there as a wait- Doctor, portrayed by Peter Capaldi (In that boat?” A small sailboat, La Dana, for the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, ress and a cook. “For the last two or The Loop, World War Z). has been anchored close to shore, di- said La Dana is believed to be owned by a three years I was considering a redesign Hot, who is British, has been watching rectly across from Moo Moo’s Creamery, resident of Nelsonville. The Hudson Riv- because Beacon had changed. Young Doctor Who (Continued on page 11) for several months. Comments from fre- er, he added, is governed (To page 4) 2 August 29, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Mouths to Feed that your children, left to their own de- vices, will make the right choices so that you can stop monitoring them. Eat A Bean Her brothers are like that. They will add lettuce and tomatoes to their sand- By Celia Barbour wiches, eat entire peaches and come looking for more. y daughter, bless her, will lick a With Dosi, I have to be more vigilant. peach. Left alone, she will live on cereal, frozen M This display of bravery swells peas, macaroni, and cinnamon toast, my heart, even if, immediately thereafter, with an occasional bowl of frozen blue- she narrows her eyes and shakes her head. berries topped with milk and sugar as an “Too sour,” she says, both annoyed and evening treat. apologetic. And if there is chocolate ice cream in the In all likelihood, her impromptu ver- freezer one day, it will not be there the next. dict means that she will not revisit So it is up to me to keep green beans peaches until she is well into her teens. in the house. I need to provide her with She is 10 now, and I want her to love sautéed spinach or broccoli with garlic, good food — food that will make her caramelized kale, grilled zucchini. I need strong and healthy, calm and clear- to make smoothies, and hummus for her minded. I also want her to experience carrots. I need to chop parsley for her to the things that thrill me, like a perfectly sprinkle over her buttered noodles, and Potato salad with green beans and herbs Photos by C. Barbour ripe, exquisite peach. But most of all, I slice up apples or bananas and set them want to stop worrying about her diet — down beside her. She eats these things gingerly lick a slice of perfectly-ripe peach. all.) In the rocky New England soil and and this, at heart, is simply a permuta- gladly, so long as they are offered to her. We were in New Hampshire when she challenging New England climate, they tion of the great longing every parent With Dosi, eating well is a joint ven- did that, and a little while later, I went manage to grow some of the sweetest, feels, always and forever: to be confident ture. And sometimes I forget to keep up for a walk. The sky was overcast and tenderest carrots, tomatoes, squashes, my end of the bargain. drizzly, and no one wanted to join me. and beans I have ever tasted, anywhere. My mother thinks my daughter is picky, I started off up the hill, hiking into the Their farm stand operates on the hon- and she would like for me to think so, too. dark woods, but stopped hardly 10 min- or system, out of a wooden shed by the To her, rejecting food is not only immor- utes later. It had occurred to me that side of a dirt road. I open the coolers one al (she grew up during the war) but also perhaps the organic farm down the road by one. Peppers, zucchini, onions, po- slightly unhinged, a sign of obstinacy bor- was selling green beans. I turned and tatoes, carrots ... and finally, in the last dering on madness. But who gets to decide headed in the opposite direction. one, a tangle of slim, young green beans. what “picky” means? Not her. Not me, ei- Two miles later, I arrived at Booty I fill my knapsack with three pounds ther. According to the National Institute Farm (“Booty” is the family’s last name, of them, put cash in the box, and head of Health, 25 to 35 percent of children are and does not refer to anything else at back uphill, feeling purposeful and good- defined as picky — by their parents. The motherish. And happy that my pleasure pediatricians don’t tend to agree. To them, Potato Salad with Green and Dosi’s will soon be in perfect sync. most picky kids are doing just fine. So I try to see the logic in Dosi’s choices: Beans and Herbs One secret to a flavorful potato salad is to splash the potatoes with some She does not like juicy, acidic foods. She mild vinegar while they are still hot, just after you’ve drained them. Another hates tomatoes, strawberries, oranges. is to make your own mayonnaise — with lots of mustard and herbs. And I’ve noticed that the more I respect her aversions, the more likely she is to trust 3 pounds boiling potatoes, scrubbed 1 tablespoon lemon juice me, and to maybe, once in while, ever-so- and peeled if desired 1 cup mayonnaise, preferably 3 tablespoons kosher salt, divided homemade 2-3 tablespoons light vinegar (cider, 3 tablespoons mustard white, or white wine) ½ cup chopped, mixed fresh herbs ½ pound green beans, stem ends (try dill, parsley, and basil, or trimmed parsley and tarragon) 1 small shallot, minced sea salt and pepper, to taste 1. Cut the potatoes in half. Place the potatoes and 3 tablespoons of salt in a large pot; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer until barely tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, return pot to heat and cook over low until all the water evaporates, about 15 seconds. Splash the potatoes with vinegar, cover the pot, and allow the potatoes to steam 15 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the green beans and cook until tender, about 6 minutes; drain and set aside. 3. Mince the shallot and place in a small cup or dish with the lemon juice and set aside, stirring once or twice, about 10 minutes. 4. When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut into 1- to 1½-inch pieces. Cut the green beans to ½-inch lengths. In a bowl, combine the potatoes, green beans, and shallot mixture. Toss gently. Refrigerate to cool, if desired (or serve right away, at room temperature). 5. Ten minutes before serving, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, and herbs. Toss with the potato mixture. Taste, and add more salt, pepper, or The Paper reporter Clayton Smith on summer break at Bernal Hill in San Francisco. vinegar if needed. Serve. Photo by Shauna Ricketts www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper August 29, 2014 3

tensibly sparked by dissatisfaction over (from page 1) West Point Foundry Workers Defied Danger, Economic Vagaries wages but launched at a time when the The men — so far, research reveals only foundry ran 24 hours a day, under in- one woman in the workforce — settled tense pressure to produce war materiel. into new village neighborhoods; their Involving attempts to lift heavy weights, children went to a foundry-built school the accidents left one man with a broken (where apprentices likewise took classes) leg and the other with a broken collar- and they socialized and worshipped at bone, according to Scenic Hudson. WPF-supported churches. They worked Also at some point, WPF worker James in the foundry machine, pattern, black- Lahey lost part of an arm in an on-the-job smith, and casting shops; and in the accident. He survived, to pose with his boring mill, offices, and other facili- wife, Margaret, in a photo — now included ties. For a time, the foundry included a in Scenic Hudson’s mobile tour of the site. large smelting furnace and kept sloops The WPF paid financial assistance to to transport goods on the Hudson River, injured workers who could no longer crucial before the railroad arrived. WPF function on the job. employees produced train and steam- Foundry executives also put in long boat components, water pipes, building stints. Letters from Foundry Superinten- facades, agricultural equipment, house- dent Robert Parrott, an inventor and for- hold implements, stoves, and more, in mer Army officer who created the highly addition to cannons and armaments. successful cannon that bears his name, Sometimes specifically recruited (espe- attest to his inability in 1863 to even cially at the beginning), they traced their In the latter 19th century, WPF workers gather for a group photo by the machine shop. cross the river to visit the iron furnaces origins to Ireland, England, Scotland, Photo courtesy of the Putnam History Museum that provided the foundry with metal. France, Germany, and Puerto Rico, as Cannons “are ordered by the fifties” by well as New York state. Collectively, they Over everyone loomed the potential for Tech, a leader in industrial archaeology, the Union “and all my efforts required filled laboring, trained crafts, and mana- disasters like the one that killed Penman. conducted excavations at the WPF from to keep up the supply,” he wrote to his 2002 to 2008. gerial positions. Archaeological digs at Perils in proofs brother. “I have no let-up in the calls for the location of homes built within the Tests or proofs of cannon, to ensure “Accidents came with industry, and guns” and ammunition, he reiterated sev- foundry boundaries found scientific in- proper functioning, could be particularly they happened regularly at the foundry, eral weeks later, “in fact, it is increasing struments, quality ceramics and porce- hazardous. “Things like that” — fatal ac- where workers contended with deafen- daily.” (The West Point Foundry and the lain, toys, and similar items, evidence of cidents — “in a proofing exercise sound ing sound, flying sparks, molten metal, Parrot Gun, a booklet by Charles Isleib comfortable middle-class lives. Thanks all too common,” Steven Walton, an as- and tools and products that weighed in and Jack Chard, contains excerpts of the largely to the foundry and its employees, sistant professor at Michigan Techni- the tons,” the Scenic Hudson mobile WPF correspondence.) During the war, the by 1852 Cold Spring sported what one cal University, told The Paper, Tuesday tour explains. “Add to that the crowded, foundry employed more than 1,200 work- news story described as “neat and tasty (Aug. 26). In Penman’s case, Walton sug- cramped workspaces and stress of ever- ers, about 2.5 times its pre-1861 level. buildings, with comfortable homes and gested, “it could have been an accident increasing production demands during happy firesides.” Even so, accommoda- the Civil War, and the foundry’s doctor A war-time walk-out or could have been a bad barrel that Notwithstanding Parrott’s 24/7 duties, tions were not always so attractive: dur- would have been just as busy as the rest blew up. Typically the company proofed the nitty-gritty, hot, physically demand- ing the Civil War, when an expanded of the workforce.” The long-time WPF it once or twice themselves, and then if ing labor fell to the factory workers. The workforce flooded the village, the found- physician, Dr. Frederick Lente, in 1853- it did not blow, they subjected it to an strain perhaps contributed to the sole ry brought in a barge on the Hudson to 54 built The Grove, a spacious but now Army or Navy proof again. So if he was serious (or publicized) WPF strike, in serve as staff dormitories. derelict home above Chestnut Street, killed in that, I would bet it would have March 1864, when, according to The New Over the years, through their patron- and became nationally renowned for his been an accident in the company’s proof York Times, about 300 workers, forming age, WPF personnel also helped fuel the medical acumen. process.” Walton worked on the WPF ar- the Laboring Men’s Union, walked off growth of Main Street’s numerous shops, Two serious foundry mishaps preceded chaeological dig and has researched and the job on a Thursday, forcing others to professional offices and businesses, list- an 1864 worker strike, a job-action os- written about foundry topics. Michigan leave as well (Continued on page 4) ed abundantly on 1860s maps. “The workers provided the skills that made the West Point Foundry a success and, in turn, contributed so much to the development of the village,” said Rita Michael McKee, PhD Shaheen, Scenic Hudson parks director, Licensed Psychologist Aug. 26. “Through their work in manu- Cognitive Behavioral facturing Parrott guns, they also played Psychotherapy (CBT) a critical, if unheralded, role in winning the Civil War.” (In 1996, decades after the foundry 35B Garrison Landing closed, Scenic Hudson, a regional en- Garrison, N.Y. 10524 vironmental organization, bought the 45 Popham Road property and later converted it to a his- torical park.) Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 But trainees like Penman were tightly controlled — apprenticeship rules for- (914) 584-9352 bade sex, card games, and hanging out [email protected] at bars, among other taboos. The older, regular workers often endured 10- or www.McKeeTherapy.com 12-hour shifts in the sprawling foundry, which stretched from approximately Chestnut Street to the Hudson River. 4 August 29, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info CSPD Hires NYPD Officer Three firms bid on bore little resemblance to the village. Three consulting firms have submitted NYSERDA grant proposals, seeking the contract to assist Publisher Gordon Stewart the village in implementing a $75,000 By Michael Turton grant from the New York State Energy Managing Editor Research and Development Authority fter months of discussion, the Kevin E. Foley (NYSERDA). The grant will support the Village of Cold Spring Board of Zoning Update Committee in its work. Arts/Feature Editor Trustees approved hiring an ad- Alison Rooney A Trustees agreed to set aside one meeting ditional officer for the Cold Spring Police to interview the three consulting firms, Senior Correspondents Department at their Tuesday (Aug. 26) each of which have considerable local Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong meeting. Michael O’Rourke is a 23-year experience: AKRF, which worked with Michael Turton veteran of the New York City Police De- the Town of Philipstown on its zoning partment. CSPD has been short one offi- Layout Editor update; Barton & Loguidice, which is Kate Vikstrom cer on the schedule for several months, a currently working with the Cold Spring situation which resulted in accrued over- Calendar Editor Planning Board on the Butterfield proj- time and at least one shift in which there Chip Rowe ect; and GreenPlan, which wrote the was no officer on duty. [email protected] successful NYSERDA grant applica- The cupola that sits atop the Cold Spring Trustees also moved toward filling the tion and which worked with the Special Village Hall housed the fire company Copy Editor two remaining spots on the new, seven- Board in developing the Cold Spring siren during the era in which the building Mary Ann Ebner member Zoning Update Committee. Su- Comprehensive Plan and LWRP. served as the fire hall. The cupola’s roof san Peehl and Tom Monroe, two of five Sports Editor Representatives of RBC Wealth Man- is badly decayed and is the likely cause Kathie Scanlon residents who have indicated an interest agement and Penflex Inc. addressed the of leaks in the village hall ceiling. [email protected] in serving on the committee, were inter- Village Board and suggested improve- Photo by M. Turton viewed in a closed session prior to the Reporters ments to streamline data entry proce- Sommer Hixson start of the regular meeting. Previous dures for the Cold Spring Fire Company’s roof. According to Mayor Ralph Falloon Pamela Doan appointments to the committee include service award program — a move that the causes may include the cupola and a Clayton Smith Barney Molloy, chair of the Planning trustees readily agreed to. Volunteer ladder that is permanently mounted on Board; Marie Early, chair of the Zon- firefighters qualify for a pension based the roof near where the two halves of Photographer ing Board of Appeals; Carolyn Bachan, on years of service and Penflex special- the building meet. The cupola, which is Maggie Benmour member of the Historic District Review izes in administering such programs in now empty, housed the siren for the vil- Advertising Director Board; Michael Armstrong, former chair conjunction with RBC. The village sets lage fire company during the period that Michele Gedney of the Special Board for the Comprehen- aside funds each year in order to meet the building served as the fire hall. Fal- For information on advertising: sive Plan and Local Waterfront Revital- the program’s future pension needs. In loon said the cupola’s roof is “completely 845-809-5584 ization Plan, and Donald MacDonald, recent years the annual contribution has shot.” Steps are being taken to make nec- Email: [email protected] past chair of the Zoning Board of Ap- been as much as $60,000 — an amount essary repairs. Advertising closing: Tuesday at noon peals. The code, originally written in the expected to be reduced to approximately Paving contracts were approved to Requirements: PDF or jpeg 1960s, has long been criticized as inap- $54,000 due to the strength of the pro- complete work on Grandview and Parrott (minimum 300 dpi) propriate for Cold Spring because it was gram’s investment portfolio. Streets. Carmel-based Intercounty Paving Review our rate sheet: taken from a suburban community that Cold Spring’s Village Hall has a leaky was the successful bidder on both projects. www.philipstown.info/ads © philipstown.info 2014 West Point Foundry Workers Defied Danger, Economic Vagaries (from page 3) All rights reserved. No part of this — abruptly shutting the plant. The diplo- publication may be reproduced in macy of Father J. Caro, the local Catholic any form, mechanical or electronic, priest, who convened a worker meeting; without written permission of the a cordial greeting from Parrott’s wife publisher. Advertisements designed when the workers marched en masse to by The Paper are copyrighted and the couple’s home, accompanied by Caro; may not be reproduced in whole or the fact Parrott himself stayed at work, in part without permission. shrugging off any threats; private nego- tiations; and the arrival of 120 soldiers, joined by the Putnam County sheriff, to arrest the alleged strike leaders and en- sure production resumed, all seemed to end the walk-out without violence. For a while, however, tension prevailed and teachers at the foundry school fled Cold Spring, worried about attacks. “Groups of men in earnest conversa- tion may be seen on the corners of the streets and in the grog-shops of this usu- ally quiet village. The work at the found- ry is still stopped and fear is entertained lest injury to life and property may en- WPF machinists and apprentices take a break for a photo in the late 1800s. sue,” a New York Times article reported, Photo courtesy of the Putnam History Museum two days after the strike began. “It is to be hoped this unfortunate affair may business, acquired the foundry in 1898 nam History Museum, with its foundry- soon be brought to a favorable termina- and oversaw upgrades and expansions, related collection, 63 Chestnut St., Cold tion and that the West Point Foundry the foundry closed in 1911. Spring; consult West Point Foundry, by may speedily resume its operations, for Nonetheless, despite the ups-and- Trudie A. Grace and Mark Forlow, an Ar- its importance in connection with the downs of its latter years, the workers still cadia Publishing 2014 book; tour the West government and the war is incalculable.” felt enthused enough to maintain a WPF Point Foundry Preserve and take advantage A day later, the Times reported that the band and play on a baseball team. of the mobile tour, also found on the Scenic strike was largely over, with work begin- [For more on the foundry, visit the Put- Hudson website: www.scenichudson.org.] ning to resume, though a military guard remained. “The property and persons of the [village] inhabitants have not been (from page 1) injured and under the circumstances Mystery Boat the [striking] operatives have conducted by state laws enforced by the Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit, as well as other state, themselves with greater decorum than county and local agencies, while federal boating and navigation laws are enforced by was expected,” the correspondent wrote. the U.S. Coast Guard. “It is my understanding … that there is no law restricting the An end in 1911 length of time that a boat may be anchored in such a location,” McNamara told The After the war, business slacked off and Paper via email. in 1873, during a U.S. economic down- Asked if there could be a legal issue if a large number of boats anchored in the turn, the foundry cut back workers to 75 same location, McNamara said that it is his understanding of applicable laws that, percent of their normal hours. The fac- “… anchorage of a boat or boats may become an issue if the location of the anchored tory continued for another 38 years, but craft(s) impedes navigation of other boats or creates an unsafe condition.” As an ex- steel replaced iron and the heyday of the ample he said that if an anchored boat is left in or near a channel or blocking a public 1820s-60s never returned. Though the boat launch site, “it may constitute a violation of law.” J.B. & J.M. Cornell Co., a New York City George Kane, officer-in-charge for the Cold Spring Police Department, said that because La Dana is anchored offshore, the village has no jurisdiction over it. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper August 29, 2014 5

considering that billions of dol- Where There’s Smoke — There’s Daisy lars of property are destroyed and hundreds of lives lost na- Arson K-9 a tionwide each year through in- local resident tentionally set fires. “If one dog solves one fire the program has By Michael Turton paid for itself,” Peters said. Arson investigation training big part of West- creates a bond between man and chester Police De- dog that is incredibly strong, one Atective John Peters’ that Peters said few people get job description sounds to experience. “It was one of the straightforward: “To as- greatest experiences of my life,” sist in investigations to he said. It is also an intense ex- determine the cause and Daisy is an English Black Lab, a perience. “It was physically de- origin of a fire.” But inves- breed that has drive, intelligence manding and constant. Hundreds tigating fires, especially and a keen sense of smell. She of drops of accelerants every day.” when arson is suspected, once identified an arson suspect In a “drop” an object is taint- can be anything but sim- in a police lineup. ed with a small amount of ac- ple. And anything but a celerant and hidden. The canine one-man job. its handler. Daisy would trainee’s job is to find it. Sniffer “Fire investigation is a do anything to make me dogs are trained using Pavlovian re- team effort,” Peters said in happy — including going sponse. When Daisy searches for an ac- a recent interview. One set into a completely burned celerant she knows there’s a food reward of eyes just doesn’t work.” out building.” Comment- awaiting her when she finds it. She’s One of the extra pairs of ing on her abilities Peters good at her job but must be recertified eyes on Westchester’s ar- added, “Daisy is a tool — annually at a training facility in Montour son team, and more im- an amazing tool — in a fire Falls, New York. portantly one extra nose, investigator’s toolbox.” Sniffing out suspects — and belongs to a dog named Daisy was originally evidence Daisy. Peters is Daisy’s destined to assist people Peters explained that the burden of handler — and the two are in wheel chairs but made Detective John Peters and Daisy — A working arson dog, Daisy is proof often rests with the arson dog — inseparable. a career change when as- also the Peters’ family dog. Photos by M. Turton and Daisy has proven herself many times. Peters grew up in Ir- signed as a “sniffer dog.” In one case she earned her reward by vington and joined the She was sent to Indi- become chief of Irvington Fire and Res- identifying a suspect in a police lineup. Westchester Police Department in 1996, ana where she was imprinted to detect cue. Peters moved to Philipstown in 2002 “Arsonists almost always spill acceler- doing road patrol as a rookie. In 2001, numerous fire accelerants — gasoline, and immediately got involved with the ant on themselves but aren’t aware of it,” he joined the detective division where he lighter fluid and the like. administrative side of the North High- Peters said. In the lineup, Daisy went di- quickly became a Level II Fire Investiga- lands Fire District where he now serves Intense training and a strong bond rectly to the suspect, sniffed, and sat right tor, the highest New York State rating. as a commissioner. Peters and Daisy were paired in 2012 in front of him — the passive posture she His training as an arson detective has as part of a five-week training program adopts to indicate she has found evidence. been “ongoing and constant” ever since. Drive, intelligence and a good nose hosted by the Maine Criminal Justice The suspect’s clothes were tested and the “Arson is my passion but I have to catch Daisy is an English Black Lab, a breed Academy and State Farm Insurance. The presence of an accelerant was confirmed. other cases too,” he said. Peters said is well suited to arson duty. latter funds the program to the tune of One of the biggest mistakes arson- He has also been actively involved with “They look for dogs that have drive, in- about $1 million annually. For the insur- ists make is assuming that no evidence volunteer fire departments since 1983. He telligence and are sniffers,” he said. ance company it’s a small investment, will remain after a fire. “They think they worked his way up through the ranks to “You need a dog that wants to please (Continued on page 14)

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION Date: 08/25/2014 Applicant: OLSPAN LLC 235 E 87TH ST #1L NEW YORK, NY 10128 Facility: OLSPAN WAREHOUSE 2700 RTE 9 COLD SPRING, NY 10516 Application ID: 3-3726-00315/00001 Permit(s) Applied for: I – Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands Project is located: in PHILIPSTOWN in PUTNAM COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes 840 square feet of disturbances in the regulated 100-foot adjacent area of NYS Freshwater Wetland WP-9, Class II, in association with the expansion of an existing warehouse. All proposed work, with the exception of 90 square feet, will take place in a previously disturbed area that is currently paved. The disturbances include the construction of a two covered walkways, a small open courtyard, grading and paving of a small area adjacent to existing pavement, and the installation of a section of pvc drainage pipe. Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person. State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a signifi cant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on fi le. A coordinated review was performed. SEQR Lead Agency: Philipstown Town Planning Board State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: Cultural resource lists and maps have been checked. No registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identifi ed at the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required. Availability For Public Comment Contact Person Comments on this project must be JONATHAN J STERCHO submitted in writing to the Contact NYSDEC Person no later than 09/11/2014 or 15 21 SOUTH PUTT CORNERS RD days after the publication date of this NEW PALTZ, NY 12561-1620 notice, whichever is later. 6 August 29, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

O’Neill High School Welcomes Garrison Students (from page 1) school welcomes 142 students to the class “Desi thought long and hard about her of 2018, and values the opportunity to decision,” Young said. “In her mind this partner with families from Garrison to was the only right decision. She wanted teach their children. the opportunity for independence, to “It’s a big class,” said O’Neill Principal have opportunities academically, socially Louis Trombetta. Trombetta noted that and athletically. She felt that this school this year’s number of Garrison students supported every child as an individual.” is larger than usual. “It’s trending up- Class of 2018 wards and hopefully it will continue.” O’Neill Assistant Principal Robin Students from Garrison typically at- Haberman said that making the impor- tend O’Neill or Haldane in Cold Spring, tant choice of where to attend high school or any number of private schools. For is often a family decision, and O’Neill Lori Mayo and her son, Christian, choos- furthered their outreach to prospective ing either O’Neill or Haldane would fur- students and parents this year. Photos by M.A. Ebner ther a family legacy. “I think the kids are a huge part of the decision making,” Haberman said. sive overview,” Lofaro said. “They’re promotes the SOAR philosophy: Set Goals, “We hosted a [Garrison School] making a choice that’s going to impact Organize, Ask Questions and Record Your visit in January. They see some of their life. I take pride in meeting all my Progress, all while keeping organized with the older students who share their families and sitting down with them to a meticulous binder system. positive experience. With our pre- start connecting early on.” In addition to maintaining organiza- sentation, it helped solidify the As she strolled around the gymnasium, tion, Principal Trombetta, speaking to decision.” hallways and cafeteria where scores of parents in attendance, shared what he O’Neill student Carly Lawless O’Neill students were leading workshops, termed as two keys to success. of Fort Montgomery addressed answering questions about extracurricu- “Please have your children involved in students and parents in the au- lar activities and acting as ambassadors, our community and in school. And the she extolled the amenities of the school ditorium during the orientation. second thing, believe it or not, is the din- and the spirit of the community. She said the immersion of stu- ner table. Families that eat together see “We’re a small school,” Lofaro said, dents from the Highland Falls, more success. There’s a high correlation of “but we have a lot to offer. “The Garrison Garrison and West Point com- these two things,” Trombetta said. munities contributes positively to students come well prepared and adjust the O’Neill experience. beautifully to the school.” O’Neill Raiders “When I first came here there Being prepared in high school was Several of the Garrison students are al- were only three or four students one of the signature messages echoed ready suiting up in maroon and hitting from Garrison,” Lawless said. “I throughout the orientation. Keynote athletic fields. Athletic Director Debra O’Neill High School’s incoming freshman class think this year is awesome with speaker 2nd Lt. Alex Brammer, a 2014 Crowe said that the district has 22 sports, includes 16 students from Garrison. so many. Our Student Council graduate of West Point, shared his own noting that women’s golf returns this year. presented the Garrison skit and high school story. Brammer grew up in “One of my goals is promoting spirit “His (Christian’s) dad graduated from this year it was really good.” an unstable environment and was pulled and involvement,” Crowe said. “Playing here (O’Neill) and I graduated from Hal- O’Neill Guidance Counselor Patricia out of high school before he even learned sports can be a very rewarding experi- dane,” Mayo said. “Christian was pretty Lofaro said that students, staff and facul- the purpose of a student council. When ence. If you don’t play sports, there are set on coming here. Their presentation ty came together with a renewed enthu- he realized that racing dirt bikes and other ways to get involved, as a team was impressive.” siasm to heighten awareness of O’Neill’s moving on without a high school educa- manager or scorekeeper.” tion would present few opportunities, he Valerie Young of Garrison also gave atmosphere from academics and clubs to Keith Wimer of Beacon is happy with began to work to achieve his own small her daughter, Desi, the opportunity to music, Junior ROTC and athletics. his son’s high school decision. A 2014 miracle. When he turned 18, he joined make a choice on school selection. “We wanted to present a comprehen- graduate of the Garrison School, Josh the Army. Through a long process and Wimer is looking forward to participat- service to the nation, Brammer made his ing in Raider athletics. way to West Point and will continue his studies in economics later this year at “It was completely Josh’s choice,” King’s College in London. Wimer said. “He plays soccer, golf, tennis and baseball, and he wants to continue. Philipstown Depot Theatre presents: “My story could have gone wrong at so many points,” Brammer said. He faulted He had a chance to go to private school A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering his own actions for failing to make the but he chose O’Neill.” A staged reading written and directed most of his high school education, but Incoming freshman Derek Champi is also sporting team colors. by John Christian Plummer, with Maia Guest, Jason stressed that parents play a big part in helping their children navigate life. “I like it a lot already,” Champi said. “I’m O’Connell, Greg Miller, and Vaishnavi Sharma “Preparation, communication and de- looking forward to the sports and I’ll be Four performances only! termination matter every single day,” he playing soccer, basketball and lacrosse.” said. “My advice and plea to you today is Champi’s classmate Alex Mancuso is Saturday, September 6, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to make a fresh start and above all, apply starting the year off with enthusiasm as Saturday, September 13, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. yourself in the classroom.” well. His mother, Kim Mancuso of Garri- Wine and Cheese Talkback with directors and cast Staying organized son, said that Alex looked forward to the Saturday, September 6, 7 p.m. Orientation speakers emphasized the sports, academics and music programs. importance of traditional organizational “Alex wanted to come to O’Neill be- Tickets $20: brownpapertickets.org (with added reception $45) skills. Though each student will have his cause many of his friends were coming,” or her own Google Drive account, note- Kim Mancuso said. “I like the cultural 845.424.3900 • www.philipstowndepottheatre.org books, paper and textbooks still play a part diversity here and the programs are just Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY (Theatre is adjacent to train station.) as key tools for students. And the school what my son wanted.”

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Painted Betty Photos by Rudolph van Dommele Painted Betty Rocks Harder These Days Reconfigured Hudson song, blues, lush and elegiac,” and ted schedule, which can be difficult with Damon. She is also raising three sons, simply, by The Paper’s own Joe Dizney, a mix of full-time and part-time musi- with whom she emphatically doesn’t Valley band blends genres as “sophisticated and eccentric” — has cians, each with non-traditional share the music just yet. (“It’s too at four upcoming gigs rebooted, with guitarist Mark Westin working hours and responsibilities. inappropriate,” she says, — “the album and bass player Jay Nicolas joining Dedication is key. Madsen is a nurse, art alone …”) Rothenberg, a philosophy founding band member and multi-in- and Ryzy-Ryski, a former fashion model, professor and clarinetist, has a multi- By Alison Rooney strumentalist David Rothenberg and now has a successful hair and make-up dimensional career with interwoven ainted Betty is at it again. The local more recent addition percussionist Eric business under the name of Celeste Von strands in (Continued on page 11) band fronted by female vocalists Starr in making merry, off-kilter, Deb Madsen and Sonia Ryzy-Ryski crowd-pleasing music. P “We try not to take ourselves too is newly reconfigured, heavier on the amplification, and ready to rock out at a seriously,” says Ryzy-Ryski. “We’re just club near you. fun, we keep it light, we’re not avant- An upcoming Sept. 11 gig at the garde at all, but — we want it to be good Towne Crier is most prominent in their … We’re eclectic, and well-supported. fall schedule, which generally includes Overall we do songs people can dance two to three monthly performances in to, but it’s all a little twisted.” Madsen the region. Painted Betty is also in the adds: “We came together for fun and process of recording a new album, which were surprised how good the music they’ve already titled Midnight Buffet. could be. We tend to write whatever The six-person band, musically comes into our heads. Our songs are unclassifiable, and described accord- about life experiences, and actually they ingly — previous designations, gleaned can be serious. We try not to be afraid.” from multiple sources, have included The band takes rehearsals seriously, “Americana, elements of jazz, French setting aside Wednesdays on a commit- Saunders Farm Again Site of Collaborative Concepts Farm Project Aug. 30 reception with music and performance art opens outdoor sculpture exhibit By Alison Rooney Midnight Buffet

ith this summer’s There and Everywhere sections. It all begins with mild temperatures staving off the typical performance art and music at an opening reception, Wshock of the more temperate autumn, the which lasts from 2 to 6 p.m. All are urged to bring a 2014 edition of the Collaborative Concepts Farm picnic and blanket and rusticity is confirmed by hay Project seems less of a seasonal transition accompa- bale seating. A mid-run reception, celebrated with niment than usual. entertainment — this time dance, opera and theater Beginning on Saturday, Aug. 30, (rain date Aug. — and refreshments will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. 31) the pastoral pleasures and green hues of Saun- on Sept. 27 (rain date Sept. 28). ders Farm will be contrasted by the shapes, forms, The exhibition/installation holds works by artists colors and ideas embodied in the sculpture and from near and far, and includes some living locally, installations artfully placed in and around its 140 along with an international contingent. Maps are acres by Collaborative Concepts, in what is a perfect available for self-guided tours at the mailbox in the actual demonstration of the meaning of their name. parking area. Please be sure to close the gate upon The outdoor exhibition, which runs through Nov. entering and exiting. Saunders Farm is located at 1, always from dawn to dusk, and always free of 853 Old Albany Post Road, in Garrison. For more charge, changes with the calendar. As leaves turn information and a map displaying locations of the and fall from the trees the visual landscape of the work of each of the artists, as well as detailed Parakeets installation by Anna Adler | See additional 18th-century Old Albany Post Road farm is altered, directions to the farm, visit collaborativeconcepts. images on pages 9 and 10. Image courtesy of Collaborative Concepts too. This year the landscape is divided into Here, org or phone 845-528-1797. 8 August 29, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Qu Boii and Eclectic Paradise 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes behind 12 N. Division St., Peekskill SITTING The Calendar 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com Looking for things to do in and around Philipstown? Grab the OUNTER Meetings & Lectures C The Calendar and go. For more details and ongoing events, ✥ ✥ Spiritual Harvest by Tara visit philipstown.info. Send event listings to calendar@ 7:15 p.m. Notions-n-Potions philipstown.info. See you around town! 175 Main St., Beacon 845-765-2410 | notions-n-potions.com Music Young Democrats Cocktail Fundraiser Friday, August 29 Steve Wells 8 p.m. Mill House Brewing Company 289 Mill St., Poughkeepsie Kids & Community 5 - 8 p.m. Round Up Texas BBQ 2741 Route 9, Cold Spring facebook.com/dutchessyoungdems Member Mixer 845-809-5557 | rounduptxbbq.com 5 - 8 p.m. Highlands Country Club Zac Brown Band Saturday, August 30 955 Route 9D, Garrison 7 p.m. Bethel Woods Desmond-Fish Library closed 845-424-3254 | highlandscountryclub.net 200 Hurd Road, Bethel Wine & Cheese 866-781-2922 | bethelwoodscenter.org Kids & Community 5 - 8 p.m. Antipodean Books Tom Keifer of Cinderella Antique Show & Flea Market 29 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 8 p.m. Sugar Loaf Arts Center 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stormville Airport 845-424-3867 | antipodean.com 1351 Kings Highway, Chester 428 Route 216, Stormville | 845-221-6561 Health & Fitness 845-610-5900 | sugarloafpac.org stormvilleairportfleamarket.com epeated apologies for the same Jobe / Redfearn Ensemble Navigating Healthcare Options Kayak Tours offense are perhaps apt to be 8:30 p.m. Quinn’s 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Howland Public Library 8 a.m. Boat Bootcamp unforgiven but I plead my case to 330 Main St., Beacon R 313 Main St., Beacon | 800-453-4666 1 p.m. Destination Waterfall my dear fans for my absence last week. 845-831-8065 | quinnsbeacon.com 7 p.m. Twilight Tour Although I had discussed salient topics misn-ny.org | Appointment required. 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Blood Drive (from page 9) The Calendar 1 - 7 p.m. Elant at Fishkill 22 Robert R. Kasin Way, Beacon Monday, September 1 800-933-2566 | nybloodcenter.org Take Shape for Life Seminar Labor Day 6 p.m. Hudson Valley Hospital Local libraries closed 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor Government offices closed 917-653-5933 | hvhc.org/events Kids & Community Sports Kayak Tours Haldane vs. Henry Hudson (Volleyball) 9 a.m. West Point | Hudson River Expeditions 6 p.m. Haldane School See details under Saturday. 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ulster County Fairgrounds Theater & Film See details under Saturday. Finding Vivian Maier (Documentary, 2013) Bannerman Island Hudson Valley Authors Day 7:15 p.m. Jacob Burns Film Center 12:30 p.m. Departs Newburgh dock 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville 800-979-3370 | zerve.com/Bannerman/Authors 914-747-5555 | burnsfilmcenter.org Public Canoe Trip Artist Winn Rea standing near her sculpture, Displacement-Flow, on view at Saunders 3 p.m. Audubon Center Meetings & Lectures Farm beginning Aug. 30 Photo courtesy of Collaborative Concepts 127 Warren Landing Road, Garrison Planning Board 845-265-2601 x15 | constitutionmarsh.org Alzheimer’s Caretakers Support Group Digital Salon 7 p.m. Village Hall Reservations required. 7 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness 7 p.m. Beahive Beacon 85 Main St., Cold Spring Health & Fitness 17 Old Main St., Fishkill 291 Main St., Beacon 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 845-471-2655 | alz.org/hudsonvalley 845-765-1890 | beahivebzzz.com Garrison School Board Yoga with a View 7:30 p.m. Garrison School 6 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D, Garrison Women’s Pick-up Basketball Haldane School Board 1100 Route 9D, Garrison 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org 7 - 9 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 7 p.m. Haldane School 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 845-424-3689 | gufs.org Tuesday, September 2 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org Art & Design Library Board Meeting Thursday, September 4 7 p.m. Howland Public Library Kids & Community First day of school at Haldane Beading Class 313 Main St., Beacon Craft Hour (grades 2+) Noon. Momminia | 113 Main St., Cold Spring 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Kids & Community 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 845-265-2260 | momminia.com Ham Radio Club 472 Route 403, Garrison Yorktown Grange Fair 7 p.m. East Fishkill Library 5 - 10 p.m. Grange Fair Grounds 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Music 348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction 99 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights Open Rehearsal for Handel’s Messiah Health & Fitness 914-582-3744 | qsysociety.org 914-962-3900 | yorktowngrangefair.org (First Session) Heart Disease Support Group 7:30 p.m. Church of the Nazarene Board of Trustees Workshop Philipstown Recreation Center 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 12:30 p.m. Putnam Hospital Center 1243 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights 4 p.m. The Brothers Grimm (grades K-6) 85 Main St., Cold Spring 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel 914-737-6707 | taghkanicchorale.org (First Session) 845-279-5711 | health-quest.org 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 5 p.m. Social Club (grades K-4) (First Session) Meetings & Lectures Diabetes Support Group 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 2 p.m. Hudson Valley Hospital Putnam County Legislature Wednesday, September 3 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 7 p.m. Putnam County Historic Courthouse First day of school at Garrison Health & Fitness 914-734-3557 | hvhc.org/events 44 Gleneida Ave., Carmel 845-208-7800 | putnamcountyny.com Kids & Community Qi Gong/Tai Chi 8:30 a.m. Butterfield Library Master Gardener Training (First Session) 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 9 a.m. Mahopac Public Library 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 668 Route 6, Mahopac Stand-up Paddleboard Fitness 845-278-6738 | counties.cce.cornell.edu/putnam 10 a.m. Hudson River Expeditions

Desmond-Fish Library See details under Saturday. 10:15 a.m. Music and Movement for Toddlers Blood Drive 1:30 p.m. Pre-School Story Hour (ages 3-5) 2 - 8 p.m. Knights of Columbus See details under Tuesday. 25 Townsend St., Beacon Volunteer Work Party and Potluck 800-933-2566 | nybloodcenter.org 3 - 7 p.m. Glynwood Farm Living with Cancer Support Group 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring 6 p.m. Hudson Valley Hospital 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org See details under Wednesday. Health & Fitness Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Living Well Workshop Leader Training (First 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Session) See details under Tuesday. 8:30 a.m. Putnam Hospital Center (To next page) 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel 914-666-7616 x1235 | putnamcountyny.gov Visit www.philipstown.info for news updates and latest information.

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Cajun Dance (from page 10) Art & Design The Calendar Friday, September 5 7 p.m. Beginner’s lesson Sports Carol Flaitz & Jane Soodalter: Terra Incognita 8-11 p.m. C’est Bon Cajun Band First Friday in Cold Spring White Eagle Benevolent Society Haldane vs. Panas (Boys’ Soccer) (Opening) 4:30 p.m. Haldane School | 15 Craigside Drive, Kids & Community Robert Weiner: Colorbars (Opening) 487 Delaware Ave., Kingston 845-255-7061 | hudsonvalleydance.org Cold Spring | 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org Yorktown Grange Fair 6 - 9 p.m. Gallery 66 NY 66 Main St., Cold Spring Orlando Marin, The Last Mambo King Music 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Grange Fair Grounds See details under Thursday. 845-809-5838 | gallery66ny.com 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café See details under Aug. 29 Traditional Irish Music Rhyme Time By The Hudson (ages 1-5) Group Show: Jumble Expressions (Opening) 7 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe | Details under Friday (First Session) 6 - 9 p.m. Marina Gallery The Costellos / Open Book Beginning Fiddle & Mandolin 10 a.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 153 Main St., Cold Spring 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 7:30 p.m. Garrison Art Center 845.265.3638 x140 | boscobel.org 845-265-2204 | marinagalleryfineart.com See details under Aug. 29 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 3D Ritmo de Vida First Friday Farm Tour Theater & Film 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org 4 p.m. Glynwood Farm 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes JP Patrick & Friends 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring Calling All Poets See details under Aug. 29 8:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Meetings & Lectures Tales from the Scrypt (grades K-6) (First Session) 477 Main St., Beacon Ongoing 4 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Zoning Board of Appeals See details under Thursday. Doubt: A Parable Art & Design 7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring Oktoberfest 8 p.m. County Players Visit philipstown.info/galleries 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 5 - 11 p.m. Germania of Poughkeepsie 2681 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls 60 Men at Yorktown (Lecture) Religious Services 51 Old Degarmo Road, Poughkeepsie 845-298-1491 | countyplayers.org 7 p.m. Fort Montgomery Historic Site 845-471-0609 | germaniaoktoberfest.com Visit philipstown.info/services 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery Music 845-446-2134 | nysparks.com Sports Live Music Meetings & Lectures Town Board Meeting Army vs. Delaware (Women’s Soccer) 6 - 9 p.m. Round Up Texas BBQ Alcoholics Anonymous | Visit philipstown.info/aa 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Town Hall | 238 Main St., 7 p.m. Clinton Field, West Point See details under Aug. 29 Support Groups | Visit philipstown.info/support Cold Spring | 845-265-5200 | philipstown.com 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com

Painted Betty Rocks Harder These Days (from page 7) scientific research, largely related to book Painted Bird (which Ryzi-Ryski videos to be played more widely. realize how hard we rock.” music and nature, writing and teaching. notes that she “hates, but I liked the The vocalists are full of praise for the Painted Betty will appear at the Both Madsen and Ryzy-Ryski sang in name”), which she then “fed” into an rest of the band. A lot of collaboration Town Crier at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 11. high school. Madsen, the huskier side of online band name generator. The search goes on. In terms of songwriting, Other upcoming dates include Brews- the trade-off vocalist duo, grew up in brought forth Painted Betty, which Madsen says she usually comes up with ter’s Clock Tower Grille on Sept. 5, Somers and performed with a Ramones everyone loved. “It’s a little weird that a melody first, then gets the lyrics done, Dylan’s Wine Cellar in Peekskill on Sept. cover band called Some Kind of Freak. the painted bird story relates to the idea then brings it to Westin who “adds the 13, and The Wherehouse in Newburgh Ryzy-Ryski, a soprano, grew up in Shrub that if you paint a bird, other birds will life to it,” she says. on Oct. 11. For more details and to listen Oak, where she sang with a cover band notice it’s painted and peck it to death,” “We nabbed Mark and we were to their music, visit paintedbetty.com or which aptly summoned up the high she details. Madsen added, “Well, we lucky,” adds Ryzy-Ryski. “He has a really their Facebook page. school years with their name: Mass haven’t yet been pecked to death during busy solo career and he’s a prolific Confusion. They both packed their one of our shows!” writer. He can swing from genre to singing away in storage after graduat- Both women feel comfortable with genre and he’s a great lyricist. I like to Visit www.philipstown.info for news ing. Meeting up as adults in Philip- the two-vocalist dynamic of Painted collaborate on the lyrics; I find I need updates and latest information. stown, they organically came together Betty, Ryzy-Ryski calling it “nice to the ‘bridge’ and I ask for help.” with the other original band members, trade off on the vocals” and Madsen Altered sound who included brothers Tim and Andrew noting: “We can be saucy, but some- If Westin adds the life, Rothenberg Hall, and began to be invited to perform times the atmosphere is, well, let’s just contributes “the rich, buttery flavor” at open mics. say there’s comfort in having another according to Ryzy-Ryski. Madsen calls woman on stage at times — it’s like ‘I’m Naming Betty Starr, who also played piano on the with her.’” Ryzy-Ryski also largely It grew from there and Painted Betty group’s first CD, Fifty Bucks and I’ll 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY was born and formalized. Its name was handles the business end of things, Show You, “fantastic.” As for Nicolas, doing the books, trying to expand to 845-561-3686 first derived from the Jerzy Kosinski Ryzy-Ryski says, “he had been in other A 501 (c) 3 Not-For-Profi t Arts Organization new venues, making the push for their local bands, like Monday Men and Now Showing Held Over playing with Stephen Clair — he’s been really great — very dedicated.” Boyhood (R) Doctor Who Brings Legions of Fans to Beacon A masterpiece 12 years in the making (from page 1) The change in lineup has led to an altered sound, both women concur, with FRI 7:30, SAT & SUN 4:00 7:30 since she was a young girl. She credits piction of an exploding tardis, the blue Madsen noting: “All my songs sound TUES & WED 7:30 a next-generation fan for alerting fellow police box that doubles as Doctor Who’s completely different now with Mark. It’s THUR 2:00 7:30 “Whovians” of a destination in the Hud- time-traveling machine. On the wall like experimenting in the kitchen with son Valley they should be sure to visit. next to the Who Loo is a “crack in the food — it’s still good and now I’m going (G) “A wonderful girl came in and asked if universe,” a portal between dimensions, A Hard Day’s Night to try cooking it this way.” Ryzi-Ryski 50th Anniversary – New Restoration! she could say something about The Pan- from the first episode of the fifth series. says, “We moved from a string bass to For the whole family dorica on Reddit,” Hot said. “She did, and The menu has also been revamped, electric and from acoustic to electric FRI 5:30, SAT & SUN 1:00 the post went straight to the front page. slightly. guitar. We now have a huge band behind MON 1:30 3:30 5:30 From there it was picked up by almost “I added a few items, but I kept a lot us that shreds. I don’t think people YOUR BEST BET — buy tix ahead at box every blogger in the ‘Whoniverse.’” of the original tea room menu,” Hot said. office or at www.downingfilmcenter.com! Hot says the timing of The Pandori- “We kept the chicken salad and the salm- ca’s opening with the season premiere on salad, the wraps and the antipasto is purely coincidental and that she had salad. ‘We’ is me, I make all of the food.” hoped to launch earlier this summer. New items include two versions of fish Still, she set up a cosplay (costume play) fingers and custard: an appetizer of real event at the restaurant last weekend, fish fingers with a citrus remoulade that which sold out. The concept for the re- looks like custard, and a dessert, which design is hers. Bill Miller Designs helped is batter-dipped French toast with a with the interior design and execution. warm egg custard. The K-9s, named af- “It started with the bathroom. Angel, of ter Doctor Who’s robot dog companion, Beacon’s New Air Design, turned it into a are mini corn dogs. The Galifryed Potato ‘tardis.’ I thought I’d call it the Who Loo,” Pancakes pay homage to the Doctor’s Hot said. “A novice won’t notice the little home planet. The Big Bang, flaming sau- details that a Whovian would, and that’s sages, is available only to diners who are how I wanted it. I didn’t want anyone to 21 years of age or older. feel intimidated by the theme.” The Pandorica’s legal capacity is only 40 Some of these details include sunflow- people, including staff. In the restaurant’s ers on the table, from the 10th episode of outgoing voice mail message, a female voice the fifth series, in which Doctor Who and (Hot’s) recommends that anyone traveling his companion, Amy, bring Vincent Van from outside a 100-mile radius should not Gogh to the Museum of Modern Art, via bother to come until after Labor Day, when time travel, in an unsuccessful effort to an online reservation service she plans to avert the artist from suicide. On the en- use will guarantee a table and presumably tire back wall of the restaurant is a de- shorten the wait time. 12 August 29, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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student, “The class allows a sacred space Service Academy to explore our busy Western lives and to Nomination Applications deeply contemplate the values that are important to us. Practice and study are Due Oct. 11 emphasized equally.” High school seniors invited to apply On Sept. 6, meet Rev. Hoang and class members. An overview will be offered fol- ep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) an- lowed by refreshments. For information, nounced that his office is accepting R e-mail Maeve Eng-Wong at maevetx1@ applications for students from the Hud- optonline.net, or Fernando Camacho son Valley to seek a United States Ser- at [email protected]. Visit vice Academy nomination. Rep. Maloney dharmateacherorder.org. has the ability to nominate students to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Haldane School Springs, the U.S. Naval Academy at An- napolis, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Foundation Announces Academy at Kings Point. Students ap- Beauty in the Breakdown by Robert Wiener Image courtesy of Gallery 66 NY Enrichment Grants plying to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy he Haldane School Foundation (HSF) in New London do not need a Congres- diversity of color, texture and form in announced $27,059 in educational sional nomination. In June, 13 students Terra Incognita at T glass, his work explores the relationship enrichment grants to the Haldane Cen- from the Hudson Valley accepted offers Gallery 66 NY between pattern and color through ab- tral School District for this season’s of appointment to one of the nation’s ser- stract, geometric design. grant cycle. vice academies. Artistry of Carol Flaitz and Jane Gallery 66 NY is located at 66 Main These Innovation Grants will help Interested students must submit com- Soodalter opens Sept. 5 St., Cold Spring. All exhibits are on fund the new Haldane Learning Lab pleted applications to Maloney’s district wo artists will be highlighted in the view from Sept. 5 through Sept. 28, Center, the start of a National Model office at 123 Grand St., Newburgh, NY September exhibition, Terra Incog- with an opening reception from 6 to 9 UN Conference Program, Educational 12550, no later than Oct. 11, 2014. All ap- T nita, in Gallery A, at Gallery 66 NY, Cold p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5. Regular hours Field Trips to New York City, Albany and plicants who have submitted their com- Spring. Each, through her own chosen are Thursday through Sunday noon to Teatown Nature Preserve, a STEM hu- pleted application materials will be con- media, finds startling new worlds in in- 6 p.m. Call 845-809-5838 or visit gal- manoid programmable robot engineer- tacted to schedule their interview with finitesimally small places, and translates lery66ny.com. ing program, Destination Imagination Rep. Maloney’s Service Academy Selec- them into fine art. Academic Tournament and many other tion Board. Ceramics artist Carol Flaitz draws educational enrichment initiatives. The application process is open to all Classes Scheduled her initial inspiration from the realm of The HSF has a strong commitment to interested high school seniors in New electron microscopy. She seeks out the for Buddhism Study supporting the development of the new York’s 18th Congressional District. Stu- anomalies in images barely a millionth Learning Lab, which will serve grades dents are encouraged to research specific and Practice of a meter in scale, and in them, finds K-12 and will be conducive to developing academies on their respective websites what she calls “geological landscapes.” ll are invited to study and practice the collaborative classroom of the future for information on the nomination and Using these landscapes as her point of in a space where generosity, person- and project-based learning. The new tech- selection process. Detailed informa- A departure, she introduces a potpourri al transformation, loving-kindness and nology space will use multi-media tables, tion and a downloadable application of other mediums. Starting with a fixed compassion are featured topics of con- including iMacs and advanced media ed- are available at seanmaloney.house.gov. base of crystalline salt, she builds lay- versation. The Dharma Teacher Order iting to enhance learning. The Learning Questions may be directed to Oscar Dun- ers consisting of acrylics, various resins, will host the Dharma Study Class start- Lab will also extend Virtual High School ham, Senior Veterans Advocate, at 845- burnt wood panels, ground glass, and ing on Sept. 6. The class will be held in opportunities for the highest achieving 561-1259. encaustic. the fourth floor conference room in the Haldane middle school students. Jane Soodalter has been a photog- Spiritual Life Building at Graymoor in “Our goal is to continue to encourage Putnam County EDC rapher all her life. Over the past sev- Garrison every other Saturday from Sep- and promote collaborative approaches eral years, rather than seek expression tember through April from 10 a.m. to 1 to learning that demand deep thinking Recognition Breakfast through an ever-widening scope of sub- p.m. The class theme is Buddhism and and thoughtful problem-solving. Rede- Set for Sept. 26 ject, Soodalter has chosen to find hidden the Mind. No background in Buddhist fining and reinventing the organization worlds through the realm of macro pho- studies is necessary. If one chooses, a he Putnam County Economic De- of a classroom space to promote authen- tography. First drawing her subjects from Certificate of Buddhist Studies is offered velopment Corporation Recognition tic project-based learning opportunities T nature, she exposed the innermost se- after meeting all class requirements in a Breakfast will be held Friday, Sept. 26. will further encourage more student- crets of flowers, plants, and — in some in- three-year period. Casual class participa- The event takes place from 8:30 to 10:30 centered approaches to instruction,” said stances — animals. Her portfolio, Eulogy, tion is also welcomed. Suggested class a.m. at the Putnam County Golf Course. Haldane Elementary and Middle School a macro study that traces the death and donation: $150 for the year. The end of The breakfast will be an opportunity Principal Brent Harrington. return to the earth of a turkey vulture, the year three-day retreat is an added ex- for business leaders throughout Putnam HSF awards Innovation Grants twice won critical acclaim, and was featured in pense and a requirement for people seek- County as well as the Hudson Valley to per year. The grants are funded by dona- the literary magazine Stone Voices. ing a certificate. All class donations are network. Keynote speaker will be former tions from the community and through Gallery B will feature the contemporary tax deductible. Gov. George Pataki. Learn more about fundraising events held by the HSF abstract paintings of Mark Zimmermann. The class is organized and taught by se- the economic development efforts of the throughout the year. Teachers, adminis- Zimmermann’s paintings are based on nior students of the Venerable Thich Tri EDC over the past year, and celebrate or- trators and parents submit grant applica- the marriage of meditative fields, archi- Hoang who founded the Dharma Teacher ganizations that have made an impact on tions for project funding beyond what is tectonic structures and an organic ges- Order in 1997. The class has been in exis- the economic vitality of Putnam County. available under the regular school budget. tural line. tence in the Hudson Valley for nine years. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/put- Since its inception in 2000 the HSF Gallery C will feature Colorbar, Robert The structure includes group readings, nam-county-edc-recognition-breakfast- has raised more than $700,000 for the Wiener’s contemporary and architectural student presentations, and discussions tickets-12568305139. Haldane School District. glassworks. Fascinated by the infinite that allow participants to contemplate The HSF’s annual Fall Ball is sched- Buddhist concepts and share and explore uled for Saturday, Oct. 4, at The Garri- how to live the Dharma. son. Tickets are on sale now at haldan- According to Sherry Horowitz, a senior eschoolfoundation.org. Pruning is an art “This year’s Fall Ball theme is STEP If you are looking for a “natural nish” and do not want to see your ornamentals cut back severely to dead wood, choose artful pruning. UP FOR STEM (Science, Technology, Artful Pruning allows your ornamentals to keep looking good. Engineering & Math). We will feature a Artful Pruning gracefully brings your ornamentals back to a more special fundraiser to add a 3D Printing appropriate smaller size. Makerspace to the new Haldane Learn- For an artful, natural nish, call the artful pruner. ing Lab,” said Fall Ball Co-Chair Betsy Matos Carone. Call Gregory, with over 10 years as a career gardener specializing in Parents and other members of the com- natural and restorative gardening. 845.446.7465 munity who would like to help can donate silent auction items or become a volun- teer “Friend of the Foundation.” Contact Shannon Keegan at 917-449-4129.

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(From previous page) imagination or help of a younger teacher, Sister James, tival or contact Larry Kolker or Peter Shaf- memory. This is your writing workshop she sets out to get the priest removed ran at [email protected]. if you: always wanted to write but think from the church. However, questions John Jay Homestead is located at you’re not a writer; are a writer and need arise regarding her accusations. Is her Route 22, 400 Jay St., in Katonah. Visit encouragement/inspiration; don’t know obsession warranted or is Father Flynn JohnJayHomestead.org. how to move forward; want to hone your innocent of her charges? What do you do craft; want to explore personal memoir. when you are not sure? This timely play Beacon Using the Amherst Writers and Artists is a thought-provoking evening of high method, Susan Wallach provides a safe drama that is unpreachy and full of star- Concerts Continue on and encouraging atmosphere to write, tling twists and turns. using prompts (evocative prose, poetry, Bill Peckham directs this thought- Extreme Thursdays photos, props) to spark creative voice. provoking drama by John Patrick Shan- at Quinn’s Explore and take risks in your writing. ley. The cast includes Emily Hart, Nancy uinn’s continues to offer concerts on All you need is pen and paper to write in Nelson-Ewing, Rick Meyer and Julie QExtreme Thursdays in September. Riverkeeper Paul Gallay the workshop. Eads Woolley. Shows begin at 9 p.m. Featured artists Photo courtesy of BIRE/Clarkson University There are two six-week workshops. Subsequent performances will be Sept. include: Sept. 11 — Juan Pablo Carletti One meets Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m., 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20 at 8 p.m., and Sept. Trio: Carletti returns to the Quinn’s Clarkson University’s master of science from Sept. 8 through Oct. 13, at Butter- 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults house Ludwig kit, joined by Tony Malaby in engineering management program field Library in Cold Spring. Cost is $120, and $14 for seniors/children under 12. on saxophones and Chris Hoffman on (MSEM) as adjunct professor of environ- and is limited to eight participants. You Call the box office at 845-298-1491 for cello. Sept. 25 — Iron Dog: Sarah Bern- mental law. Gallay, an attorney, educa- must pre-register. To register — or if you reservations or order your tickets online stein on violin and vocals, Stuart Pope- tor, and environmentalist, will launch have questions — email susanwallach1@ at countyplayers.org. Visa, MasterCard, joy on bass and synthesizer, and Andrew his class for a new group of students on verizon.net. The other workshop meets and Discover accepted. County Players Drury on drums and percussion “create Sept. 26, at Beacon Institute’s education Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m., from Sept. 9 Falls Theatre is located at 2681 W. Main spontaneous soundscapes where mini- facility at Denning’s Point in Beacon. through Oct. 14, at Philipstown Recre- St., Wappingers Falls. malist structures erupt into psychedelic Gallay’s Riverkeeper work includes ation Center. Register through the Rec onslaughts.” challenging the illegal activities of pol- Center at 845-424-4618. Tribes Hill Music Festival Quinn’s is located at 330 Main St., luters and strengthening laws protecting Wallach, an accredited leader of the Beacon. As with most performances at New York’s waterways. Gallay’s previous Amherst Writers and Artists method, Set for Sept. 14 in Katonah Quinn’s, there will be no cover charge at experience includes the New York State was an editor at Random House, and is ed Molly, an all-female Americana the door but donations for the musicians Attorney General’s office (1987-1990), the a published author. Writing projects in- Rroots vocal harmony trio, headlines will be requested. Department of Environmental Conserva- clude ghostwriting for Holt Henry Books the Tribes Hill Music Festival from 11 tion (1990-2000) and land conservation for Young Readers and Temple Univer- a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.14, at John organizations (2000-2010). sity Press. Jay Homestead State Historic Site in Ka- Ukraine/Crimea Talk at “So much of my work as Hudson River- tonah, New York. Howland Library Sept. 10 keeper depends on forming partnerships across disciplines and interest groups, and County Players Falls Also featured is the Sloan Wainwright oin Dr. John Kotch as he presents an solving problems that look unsolvable,” Trio. Appearing in the round will be past hour-long discussion titled The Crisis Theatre Presents J says Gallay of his current position. “My Tribes Hill presidents James Durst, Fred in Ukraine and Crimea: Crisis Diplo- goal as a faculty member for the Clarkson Doubt, A Parable Gillen Jr., Susan Kane, and Matt Turk, macy at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, program will be similar: to help MSEM all distinguished singer-songwriters in at the Howland Public Library. Kotch will ounty Players opens its 57th season students blend creative approaches to their own rights. explore how the dynamic relationship Cwith Doubt, A Parable on Friday, engineering and design with a stronger, Main stage: The Levins, Larry Kolker, between international law and interna- Sept. 5, at 8 p.m. In a Catholic church and deeper understanding of environmental with Judy Kass, Pluck & Rail, Steven tional politics plays out in the Ukraine school in the Bronx in 1964, the school’s law and policy, so they can become better Frieder, M.R. Poulopoulos and the Earth and Crimea. The discussion will focus principal, Sister Aloysius, suspects the leaders in the all-important work of build- Tones. Music on the main stage is from on crisis management and diplomacy. He young Father Flynn of improper relations ing sustainable communities.” noon until 6 p.m. will raise questions such as, “What is a with one of the male students. With the Clarkson’s MSEM program, one of the This festival will feature a song circle crisis?” and “What are its origins, both in few in the U.S. to incorporate environ- and jam tent. Bring terms of Ukrainian history and politics?” mental law and sustainability principles an instrument (or Kotch holds a Ph.D. in political science into its coursework, is a two-year hybrid sing, or just listen) and international relations from Colum- program of in-person and online classes and participate. bia University, an MBA in international designed for full-time engineering and The festival, in- business from the Columbia University technical professionals. The environ- cluding free park- School of Business, and an International mental component for the program re- ing, will offer local- Business Law Certificate from the Amer- flects the Institute’s mission of protect- ly-produced food ican University of Paris, Sorbonne. He ing water with innovative technology, and beverages, arts has taught at Cambridge and Harvard education and policy. and crafts vendors universities, among others. and children’s ac- Visit beaconlibrary.org. Clarkson University Master of Science tivities. in Engineering Management Admission: $20, The Clarkson Master of Science in En- $18 in advance at Riverkeeper Paul Gallay gineering Management (MSEM) is a two- TribesHill.com/ Joins Clarkson University year, 30-credit hybrid program that com- festival, $15, stu- bines in-person and virtual classroom dents and seniors, Graduate Faculty experiences to accommodate complex free for children eacon Institute for Rivers and Estu- schedules of full-time working profes- Julie Eads Woolley as Sister Aloysius, Nancy Nelson-Ewing as under 12. Visit Baries announced that Hudson River- sionals. Visit bire.org and clarkson.edu. Mrs. Muller Photo by Joe Pettignano TribesHill.com/fes- keeper Paul Gallay will join the faculty of

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Where There’s Smoke — There’s Daisy (from page 6) can’t get caught — that all the evidence demonstration. Standing in front of the will burn. But there’s evidence left be- North Highlands fire hall, with Daisy hind 95 percent of the time,” Peters said. waiting in his truck, Peters took out three Arsonists also sometimes can’t resist lin- small metal washers and placed a drop gering to admire their “work.” When he of gasoline on each. The reporter took arrives at a fire in progress that is sus- them around the corner of the building pected to be arson, Peters’ first step is to and hid them in the grass on the base- have Daisy sniff onlookers — a strategy ball diamond — at first base, behind the that sometimes finds the arsonist stand- pitcher’s mound and by the backstop — ing in the crowd. and then signaled Peters. When they en- Her keen sense of smell often makes Dai- tered the playing field Peters simply said sy superior to her human colleagues, at least “Seek!” and within about two minutes in terms of finding evidence. At a house fire Daisy had found all three washers, and in which two bedrooms were destroyed, ar- was rewarded accordingly. son detectives combed the two rooms look- Cross-county cooperation ing for proof of arson — while Daisy found a Peters is one of about 30 members small rag, hidden in the undamaged kitch- of the Westchester County arson team. en, that had traces of accelerant. Daisy is its only canine member. The “Daisy finds evidence where no human Daisy has her own sports card. Canine tokens are used to mark locations where she Dutchess County Sheriff uses an arson finds evidence at a fire scene. Photo by M. Turton being would have looked,” Peters said, in dog named Libby and the Rockland some instances as far as 300 yards away County Sheriff’s K-9 sniffer is known as basis. Putnam County has not opted to dog and she’s with me 24 hours a day. I’ll from the fire scene. “It’s amazing.” Scooter. The Westchester team routinely make use of the Westchester arson inves- keep her forever,” Peters said. “And she A convincing demo works with the Orange County Sheriff’s tigation team’s services. gets along great with our mutt.” During the interview for this article Office in investigating fires and with In 2013, there were 82 requests to use Life as an arson detection dog is not Peters and Daisy provided a convincing Rockland and Dutchess on an as-needed Westchester’s arson dog. Daisy was put really work for the canine, Peters said. to work on 67 of those cases. In total 33 “Dogs like to be treated like dogs,” he were deemed arson fires with nine listed said. “Daisy is having a great time when as possible arson pending further inves- she works — for her it’s fun.” He bristles Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? tigation. Of the remaining fires, 33 were when the appropriateness of using ca- categorized as non-arson while seven nines in solving arson fires is questioned. were classified as “unknown.” Houses, “There are people who don’t understand cars, commercial buildings, boats and and don’t support it,” Peters said. “I ask other recreational vehicles can fall prey them ‘What does your dog do — sit in the to arson. The motive can vary, Peters house all day?’” Given the opportunity he said, from an act of revenge to hopes of said, “I can turn any non-believer into a an insurance payout. believer — with one fire scene.”  
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Roots and Shoots You Know You’re A Plant Nerd When …. By Pamela Doan The section on soil was particularly enlightening to me. I didn’t know any- came home from my last day of gar- thing about this most essential compo- den school, aka Master Gardener nent of gardening, but after a three-hour ITraining, with the following items: class on soil composition, purpose, and three voodoo lily bulbs, giant sequoia amendments, now I can improve my own seeds, a bag of horse manure, a packet growing material and advise others on of native wildflower seeds, a bulb of how to do it. Soil, It’s What’s in the Dirt, homegrown garlic, and a soil pH test kit. that was the headline of my first column And I was delighted. I also had my of- for Roots and Shoots, too. What can I ficial name badge and enough handouts, say, once you can see the soil in the dirt, notes, and manuals to fill a bookshelf. If you become an evangelist. Organic mat- all of these things sound exciting to you, ter is free and available right out there in then hurry and sign up for the upcom- the yard and it makes a huge difference ing Master Gardener Training with the to your plants. Brilliant. Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) in There are nearly 100 Master Gardeners Putnam County now. The next class be- in Putnam County. It says a lot about the gins Wednesday, Sept. 3. program that one of the volunteers has The 15-week training provides Master been involved for 30 years. It’s a reward- Gardeners with basic knowledge about ing program and a chance to contribute horticulture, botany and a range of sub- to a healthy community. Getting to know jects to equip them to volunteer in the the CCE staff is another bonus. They’re community and be a resource and educa- Essential garden tools Photo by P. Doan knowledgeable, helpful, and super cool tor. Among other things, Master Garden- to hang out with. ers help families learn to grow their own sity, thoughtful learning experiences environments, then we all have a change The point of everyone’s effort is to food, answer questions on the Diagnos- and occasions to engage with research- for the better. Master Gardeners are in take the research coming from Cornell, tic Hotline, teach classes on a range of ers and other Master Gardeners who are the unique position to carry this message one of the top universities in the coun- subjects, including composting, veggies, working on this critical issue. to a wide range of people. try, and make it available on a local planting for bees, reducing chemical use, One of my main motivations for be- While my gardening and landscap- level. Getting advice that’s backed by and so much more. After the training, coming a Master Gardener was to find ing experience was limited to container science, you can’t beat that. There isn’t Master Gardeners are expected to con- a local way to be active around global gardening in Brooklyn before the train- a commercial interest behind it and not tribute 30 hours per year to CCE projects. warming and the research and materials ing, it didn’t matter. The classes cover to knock Great-Aunt Gertie’s strategy for In the two years since I completed the sprinkling salt on the tomatoes to ward coming from Cornell create opportuni- everything you need to know and the class, I’ve taught workshops on garden- off pests, but research methods are more ties to share information that is useful backgrounds of the other volunteers ing in a changing climate and edible to anyone with a lawn or interest in gar- strenuous at Cornell. are diverse. Part of the fun is learning landscaping and answered questions at dening. I believe that every action counts Plant nerds unite. For a memorable from each other and sharing tips and of the Cold Spring Farmers’ Market, as well and whatever small changes we make and lasting experience, get involved course, plants. Join our Facebook page to as helped with the annual Plant Sale, a — composting, eliminating lawn fertil- in the Master Gardener program. For get a sense of the many different inter- major fundraiser. I also participated in a izers, planting perennials that attract more information and to apply, check ests and ideas that come up: statewide committee on climate change birds and bees — all of it matters. When out the website: putnam.cce.cornell.edu/ in New York and attended a conference people realize how simple adjustments • facebook.com/groups/MasterGarde- events/2014/09/03/master-gardener- on the same subject at Cornell Univer- can tip the balance for more sustainable nerVolunteersofPutnamCounty/ training.

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Sports Brigati Bricks Honor Blue Devil Legacy on Haldane Walk of Fame

By Kathie Scanlon funds to complete the concession stand/press n another marvelous Hudson Valley August Sun- box. The building’s first- day (Aug. 24) at noon, Dan Hughes was one of floor shell is constructed Otwo people on the Lawrence Brigati Field, aka and consists of two bath- the Blue Devil Field of Dreams. A lone female athlete rooms, one that is handi- stretched before beginning her run on the track, now in capped accessible, a stor- its second season of use, while Hughes knelt in the sun age area for equipment, a laying brick in the Walk of Fame. sink and scrub room and Hughes, the past president of the Blue Devil Booster a concession area, which Club, was co-chair of the PLAY Haldane project that when completed, will helped to fund Haldane’s first turf field. The first 100 per- have rolling gate window sonalized bricks in the Walk of Fame are being installed closures. This construc- Dan Hughes, above, past president of the in the area between the under-construction concession tion was funded by excess Blue Devil Booster Club, lays the first Walk stand and bleachers. Hughes estimates this inaugural donations raised during of Fame personalized bricks at Brigati Field, batch will be laid in about two weeks, well in advance of the PLAY Haldane proj- Cold Spring, Aug. 24. Right, bricks honoring Homecoming, Sept. 27. The first home game of the sea- ect, including the monies Coach Brigati and former Superintendent son is at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2; JV Boys Soccer raised by the initial 100 Villanti Photos by K. Scanlon takes on Hendrick Hudson followed by Varsity Boys Soc- bricks. The project had cer on Thursday, Sept. 4, against Walter Panas. set a goal of $100,000 to field is named, was the Haldane varsity football coach Additional personalized bricks are being sold to raise build the turf field and track as well as to upgrade the locker rooms and the auditorium for over 32 years and grandfather to the new Varsity audio-visual system. Since over Football Head Coach Ryan McConville. Brigati died in $130,000 was raised, construc- March 2013, and his family asked that in lieu of flow- tion on the concession building ers, donations be made to PLAY Haldane. The families was started. Dave DiGregorio is of two other members of the community with strong ties credited for the construction of to Haldane who also died in March of 2013, Kathyrine the concession building to date. Thorpe and Sara “Sally” Peparo, requested the same and Volunteers and donated materi- collectively these three families donated $10,000 to the als are being sought to complete project. A brick purchased by the Haldane Foundation construction on the second floor, honors former superintendent Mark Villanti, a staunch which will house the press box Blue Devil and PLAY Haldane supporter who retired in and coaches’ area. January 2014, after the first season of Blue Devil sports Danielle Musso donated her on the new field. expertise to design the layout of Personalized engraved bricks can be ordered by down- the Walk of Fame. Center bricks loading the order form at haldaneschool.org. Click De- honor Lawrence Brigati and Mark partments tab, select Athletics and scroll to lower left The concession stand under construction Aug. 27 at Haldane’s Brigati Field Villanti. Brigati, for whom the Resources to find the Haldane Brick Order Form.

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