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Friday, January 31, 2014 69 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info Boat Club Discussion Produces Few Results Specific plans uncertain By Michael Turton Pete Seeger on July 4, 2009, at Cold Spring’s waterfront Photo by Maggie Benmour he standing-room-only crowd that gathered at the VFW hall for the TTuesday (Jan. 28) meeting of the Cold Spring Village Board anticipated a pivotal discussion on the future of the Cold Spring Boat Club but probably went home largely disappointed. With Mayor Ralph Falloon absent due to illness, a lengthy discussion that often seemed to lack direction produced little progress regarding how the club will cope with the aftermath of coal cleanup on the site — a project that requires the club’s only building to be razed. Also undecided is whether or not a committee formed by Above, Pete Seeger at the Beacon Sloop Club’s Strawberry Festival (Photo the Special Board for the Local Water- courtesy of Clearwater; photo by Econosmith.com) Right, a replica of Seeger’s banjo front Revitalization Plan will help pro- with its assertion “This machine surrounds hate & forces it to surrender.” duce a concept plan for a new building. (Photo by Rick Gedney) DEC deadline Trustees met a Jan. 31 deadline by ap- touring, songwriting and recording career, proving a letter required by the New York Hudson Highlands Hero Dies participated in the civil rights movement State Department of Environmental Con- Enduring influence on and stood with the anti-Vietnam War servation (DEC), indicating that the village music and river and subsequent war protestors. Al- will condemn the boathouse, enabling site ready in his 90s, he visited with the remediation to begin. The letter requests By Kevin E. Foley Occupy Wall Street protestors in New that the coal tar be abated to “the highest York City. ete Seeger, Beacon’s favorite level … possible” and that Best Manage- For all his association with leftist son, a champion of the Hudson ment Practices (Continued on page 3) politics and the condemnation some- River’s rescue from destructive P times associated with it nationally and pollution, died this week of natural locally, Seeger eventually accepted ac- as a living organism rather than a reposi- causes. He was 94 years old. colades and honors from presidents tory for industrial waste and residential Seeger was known worldwide for his and national cultural organizations as sewerage. While protecting the river’s ecol- folk singing, music writing and politi- his views became more mainstream ogy is now a consensus public perspective, cal activism. Locally he was seen as a and his musical contributions were it was hardly the case when Seeger first neighbor and friend to many; someone more deeply appreciated by subse- promoted the cause with his sailing boat, who might on any day be encountered quent generations. He has left an in- the sloop Clearwater. standing alone in a supermarket, drug delible footprint in the worlds of mu- Secondly, Seeger also had an abiding in- store or the train station offering a smile Seeger leading a holiday sing-along at Beacon sic and activist politics. He viewed fluence on many local musicians whatever or a friendly word. He was known as Sloop Club, December 2012 Photo by Kate Vikstrom the two involvements as inextricably their personal styles of playing. He spent someone always willing to pitch in for a linked and made no compromises in many hours listening, critiquing, collabo- worthwhile cause. He appeared at many decades Seeger witnessed many changes in one for the other. rating and playing music with a wide vari- a Beacon Main Street storefront or classroom American life. The difference with him was A Beacon resident for over a half century, ety of people. or church to show solidarity with others seek- his willingness to effect the changes. Seeger’s most enduring contributions lo- Our other stories, on pages 1 and 7, ex- ing justice or reform or to just play music. He saw the ravages of the Depression cally will be first his advocacy for cleaning plore these contributions with those who Seeger was an iconic national figure who and sided and sang with union organizers, the Hudson River and helping people see it worked and played with Seeger. eschewed the trappings and poses of Ameri- served his country in the military during can celebrity. He was often quoted as saying the Second World War, reached stardom at he liked things simple. When not playing the top of the pop music charts as a mem- Philipstown’s New Skating Rink ber of the Weavers, found himself blacklist- music on the road he preferred the familial Joel Conybear, ed from television and accused of contempt hearth and swinging an axe for firewood. right, chair of the of Congress for refusing to answer ques- But he wasn’t shy about using his influence Philipstown Winter tions about his association with communist or presence to further a cause he believed in. Carnival, and John organizations, developed a successful solo As with anyone whose life spanned nine Maasik, chair of the Philipstown Recreation City of Beacon Mourns Loss Commission, Environmentalists recall envisioned. When his wife Toshi died six donned their skates months ago, people mused and feared that to shovel the ice his leadership he would soon join his life-long partner. A at the new outdoor By Sommer Hixson troubadour of peace for multiple genera- skating rink at the tions and a local hero, Seeger has left the Claudio Marzollo ete Seeger made fewer public ap- planet he cared for so passionately. With Community Center pearances the last few years. His his legacy, he leaves a city in mourning in Garrison. (See Pabsence was noticed last week at and a lot of work still to be done. story on page 5.) the Martin Luther King Jr. musical pa- Responding to news of Seeger’s death Photo by Michael Turton rade, a first-time event for Beacon that he are the water (Continued on page 16) 2 January 31, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Mouths to Feed sues with vent fans or fish delivery. The A Gingerbread Woman proprietors were natural By Celia Barbour hosts — they loved people, loved creating a Dear Friends, convivial environment — and I Starting next week, I am taking a felt safe living above them, as if, sabbatical from this column. In the when I tucked into bed at night, meantime, Joe Dizney will be filling this my extended family were down- space with his wonderful cooking tales stairs having a lively, never-end- and recipes. ing party. Eat well, I thought I would stay there Celia forever. But things change. I t was one of those things you didn’t acquired an actual family; we realize you wanted until you tasted it. moved. So did the Paris Com- IAfter that, you were prone to chronic, mune, which relocated a few recurrent cravings for the warm ginger- blocks west and then, in 2011, bread served at the Paris Commune, a closed for good. small restaurant that used to inhabit a The other day, I saw a photo- tiny storefront in the West Village. graph of gingerbread and was Even at brunch — when my friends and hit by a surge of nostalgic long- I would line up on the sidewalk for half an ing. The picture was in an Eng- lish cookbook — not surprising, hour to get a table, our woozy, hungover Winter gingerbread Photos by C. Barbour brains clinging to the idea of restorative because the English have loved omelets or obliterating French toast — ginger since the Middle Ages, something that rarely happens in this something that could be eaten at break- the gingerbread proved irresistible. As when they began using the spicy, pun- house (we are not big dessert eaters). But fast or snack time, as well as after sup- soon as we sat down, I’d request an or- gent rhizome in dishes both savory and to me it was too dessert-like: Too sweet per. I was just about to bake up a couple der, and it would arrive dusted with con- sweet. Indeed, I’ve sometimes wondered and lacking in … something. But what? test batches when Hugo, a former Paris fectioners’ sugar and accompanied by a if I owe my ginger obsession to my half- Fruit cakes and plum puddings sprang Commune owner, replied to me on Face- slouching pile of whipped cream. Scottish father. to mind — my mother used to make the book. After catching up (we hadn’t spo- I frequented the Paris Commune for I set out to find a recipe as good as the latter at Christmastime using Jiffy Gin- ken since 2006) he told me the secret: his many years before I purchased an apart- one I remembered. The Paris Commune’s gerbread Mix and canned plums, in a gingerbread contained grated carrots. ment two stories above it, thereby be- was never published, however, and the half-hearted but surprisingly tasty nod Carrots, ginger, and beer! An insane coming, with my neighbors, its landlord. phone number I had for the former pro- to my father’s heritage. I wondered about combination, and just right for this in- It was wonderful having the Paris Com- prietor is no longer in service. Trawling adding fruit to mine: pulverized raisins sane winter. I adjusted my recipe, and mune as a tenant, despite occasional is- online, I discovered an appealing recipe or grated pear perhaps? I also decided baked my way straight into a sweet chap- by Claudia Fleming, who was to decrease the sugar and replace half ter of my past — which is gone of course, the founding pastry chef at the flour with whole wheat — I wanted but, given the right ingredients, not alto- the Gramercy Tavern and one gether irretrievable. of my early culinary heroes. Her version contains Guin- Winter Gingerbread

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Contact us: [email protected] www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper January 31, 2014 3 Galef and Constituents Discuss Education, Fracking, and Marijuana Assemblywoman addresses share services. “He’s trying to freeze your man urged, noting, however that “the District 1 Putnam County Legislator property taxes,” Galef said of Cuomo. judge can only put people in jail if the Barbara Scuccimarra raised the issue state push for consolidation School districts could streamline by no law says they go to jail.” of possible use in New York of fracking longer handling such tasks as purchas- Galef promised to check to see what wastewater in road-surface treatments. By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong ing and payrolls individually and instead relevant regulatory proposals might be “I think anything that could threaten our cede authority to their BOCES (regional pending in Albany. water supply — you can’t let it happen,” rea residents defied cold winds Board of Cooperative Educational Ser- Another audience suggestion involved she said. “It [water] is just too precious.” and snow last Saturday (Jan. 25) vices), Galef suggested. state limits on the number of adminis- Fracking waste “does eventually wind to tell Assemblywoman Sandy A She also recalled that when the su- trators a small school district can em- up in the drinking water” if used on Galef their concerns about education perintendents of the Haldane Central ploy. “Here at Haldane for 800 students” roads, said Dr. Peter Bach, a veterinarian funding, fracking, marijuana, and more. School District and Garrison Union Free there are multiple principals, plus a su- who practices in Cold Spring. Galef, whose district in the lower cham- School District resigned this year, she perintendent and other officials, a con- ber of the New York State Legislature in- Marijuana sent letters to both districts reminding stituent told Galef. “For a small district, cludes Philipstown, hosted a public forum Galef predicted that New York would them that they could share a new super- this seems particularly top-heavy.” at the Butterfield Library in Cold Spring. soon legalize medical use of marijuana, intendent. “Nobody really picked up on As the state takes up the budget this The two-hour event drew about 15 hardy regarded as a helpful tool in cancer treat- that,” she added. year, Galef said, “there’s going to be a lot participants, including a critic who occu- ment, but “I don’t think there’s anything Mary Boyle, a teacher in Peekskill, at- of maneuvering among people that want pied a corner chair and said nothing but [planned] about legalizing marijuana tacked limits on tax hikes. “The tax caps different things,” with a “tug of war go- displayed a sign reading “resign Galef: 35 generally.” are killing the schools. You’re bleeding ing on between these different school years of BAD government.” “We have to be very cautious,” Scucci- the schools dry,” at a time of increasing districts” over allocation of education The assemblywoman presented high- marra said. She described marijuana as student need, said Boyle. “There’s a lot of aid. “You never get what you want [total- lights of initiatives pending in Albany, “a gateway drug” — one often leading to unfunded mandates” and expenses that ly]. It’s all a balance,” she observed. “All including the push by fellow Democrat use of other illicit drugs and drug abuse. must be borne. “That’s not the fault of of it has a ripple effect, whatever we do.” Gov. Andrew Cuomo for consolidation of a teachers’ union. That’s a fault of Wall Bach warned that marijuana remains local governments and governmental dis- Street” refusing to pay its fair tax share Fracking potent in the human body about three tricts. Galef explained that Cuomo pro- and of unscrupulous or illegal practices in Galef urged residents worried about times as long as alcohol. “If we’re go- poses to keep local property taxes at the the financial sector, Boyle alleged. “Those fracking, a controversial method of ex- ing to lower the threshold of marijua- current level for two years if municipal guys should have went to jail,” she argued. tracting fuel from underground rock for- na, I think we need to inform people of and school district tax increases do not Other attendees likewise called for mations, to continue informing Cuomo of what we’re getting into,” he said. For one exceed the state’s 2 percent cap the first tougher regulation of the financial sec- their opposition, before the state adopts thing, Bach said, “we have enough traffic year and if in the second year along with tor, including stronger laws and pen- a policy. After seeing the problems at- deaths already” from accidents involv- compliance with the cap such jurisdic- alties for those engaging in fraud and tributed to fracking in other states, “I ing substance abuse. “I don’t think we tions begin to consolidate operations or other misconduct. “Put them in jail,” one think it’s good we waited,” she said. should tolerate any more.”

Boat Club Discussion Produces Few Results (from page 1) a new committee to draft a plan for the Conflict of interest? be used including “tenting” the site to munity. Armstrong said that at a meet- boat club property, the process for deter- Near the end of the meeting The Paper ensure that noxious fumes are contained ing last week the Special Board moved mining the club’s future seems unclear. asked if having two Village Board mem- as much as possible. It also asks DEC to toward forming a group to examine po- Boat Club Commodore Mark Patinella bers who are also members of the boat work with the boat club in anticipation tential uses of the boat club site. Former stressed the urgent need for an action club constitutes a conflict of interest. of a new building being constructed. Cold Spring Mayor Anthony Phillips is plan, including fundraising, adding that Charles Hustis, an associate member of The property is owned by the Village among those interested in serving on after the cleanup the club will be left the club, said he doesn’t intend to renew of Cold Spring and is leased to the boat the committee. Armstrong said $6,000 is with a vacant lot. “What are we coming his membership. He has also indicated he club with the current agreement running available to hire a consultant to assist in back to? We can’t have a meeting or even will not seek reelection in March. Camp- through 2024. The club pays no rent or drafting a concept plan for the property. plug in a saw,” he said. Petrie said that bell, a full member of the club, respond- taxes to the village. In contrast, the Hud- Public restrooms, meeting space, show- boat club leadership “…can’t go to our ed that he does not feel he is in a con- son House pays a total of approximately ers and a cafe were among amenities he members until we know what’s accept- flict position. The Paper pointed out that $8,000 in annual rent and taxes for use said could potentially be included. able to the village.” Trustee Matt Fran- in past meetings Campbell has spoken of a parking lot on the property. The vil- Some in attendance questioned the cisco responded saying, “I’d turn that passionately about how important the lage Comprehensive Plan calls for find- need for a new committee or consultant. back around” indicating in essence that club is to him personally and that twice ing ways to generate increased revenue Claudio Marzollo, a boat club member, the Village Board can’t respond to a plan while chairing during Tuesday’s meet- for the village on site. said that a new committee would only that doesn’t exist yet. Petrie said the club ing he spoke “as a club member.” Earlier “muddy the waters” and expressed doubt does have an “outline of a plan” that he Views differ on new committee in the meeting Campbell said that some as to how much could be accomplished anticipates club membership will sup- residents have told him he should recuse Mike Armstrong chairs the Special by a consultant given the relatively small port. Throughout the meeting Francisco himself from discussions regarding the Board that drafted the Comprehensive amount of funding available. He suggest- repeated his view that, “We really have future of the boat club. Plan and which continues to work to- ed that negotiations be limited to talks to be guided by the Comprehensive Plan.” ward completion of a Local Waterfront between the club and the Village Board. Revitalization Plan. The Comprehensive Boat Club Vice Commodore Brad Petrie pOsitiOn AvAiLABLe Plan was adopted in 2012 after a five-year agreed saying, “It doesn’t seem to be ap- process that began with a village-wide propriate for the Special Board to insert The Town of Philipstown has a vacancy on the Recreation Commission. survey of residents in 2007. Armstrong itself” into the process. Deputy Mayor Any persons interested should submit their resume to: said that the plan specifically supports Bruce Campbell, who chaired Tuesday’s Richard Shea, Supervisor continued existence of the boat club and meeting, also questioned the value of es- Town of Philipstown calls for “rethinking” how the property is tablishing a new committee. used once the building is removed. He de- 238 Main Street scribed the current situation as a “great Process remains unclear P.O. Box 155 opportunity” for both the club and com- While there may be little support for Cold Spring, NewYork 10516 4 January 31, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Opinion Remembering Pete Publisher One year, I was instrumental in book- Although he was ailing, Pete took to the Gordon Stewart By Phil Ciganer ing Pete at the New Orleans Jazz Festi- Towne Crier stage in November for “The val. As we landed in New Orleans, I wor- Weavers at 65,” a fundraiser for the Bea- Managing Editor In the early ‘70s, when I came to the Kevin E. Foley Hudson Valley to open the Towne Crier ried that I had blundered by bringing a con Sloop Club. He seemed genuinely joy- Café, I heard Pete Seeger lived nearby, in folk icon with his banjo to a loud party of ful that night, in his hometown, among Arts/Feature Editor a festival. But sure enough, Pete charmed friends, never tiring in his mission. Alison Rooney Beacon, and I hoped to meet the great man. Sure enough, when one of our first them immediately with his spirit and We knew then, as Pete knew, his time Senior Correspondents scheduled performers was detained by won them over with his songs. That’s would not be long, that this day would Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong car trouble, Pete showed up and volun- when I realized how much he had come come. Like all of you, I mourn his pass- Michael Turton teered to “fill in.” That, I soon came to to mean to us all. ing, deeply. But I celebrate his long, vi- Pete graced our stage many, many brant, meaningful and fruitful life. Layout Editor learn, was “typical Pete.” times over the years, sometimes on be- Kate Vikstrom It was the beginning of a relationship Pete was that rare person who lived up that spanned four decades. As we got to half of a specific cause — but always in to his ideals. Ever humble (“I don’t like Calendar Editor know each other, I became involved with the name of music and its power to build ‘big’,” he once told me), unyielding in his Chip Rowe the Clearwater organization and Pete’s community and change the world. convictions, he had a song to sing, and [email protected] passion to reclaim the Hudson River. It’s no exaggeration to say Pete was a he sang it. It was about the hammer of Copy Editor “Phil,” he said, “if you want to change major reason we moved to Beacon, and justice, the bell of freedom, and the love Mary Ann Ebner the world, you start at home.” My role for he made us feel right at home with his between his brothers and his sisters all the next four years was to help turn their neighborly visits. In fact, Pete “played” over this land. Reporters the Towne Crier even before we opened, Peace on Earth. Jeanne Tao annual folk picnic into what has become setting up an impromptu stage outside Ciganer is the owner of the Town Crier Sommer Hixson the Clearwater Festival — Great Hudson with some musical friends during our Café in Beacon. Pete Smith River Revival. annual Spirit of Beacon Day. Pamela Doan

Photographer Letters Maggie Benmour Advertising Director Trustee Francisco asks right derground piping and fire equipment? ing reported for all trustees? Michele Gedney questions now on Butterfield There’s no reason these questions can’t I believe that Trustee Francisco is For information on advertising: be answered so that this development setting a useful example for us all, of 845-809-5584 Jan. 27, 2014 can finally go forward, but someone has asking the right questions now, so that Email: [email protected] To the editor: to ask them so that they are ultimately we’re not left with a giant tax bill later. Advertising closing: Tuesday at noon I thank Trustee Francisco for his addressed and I thank Mr. Francisco Michael Robinson, Cold Spring Requirements: PDF or jpeg open meeting last Saturday. It was sur- for sticking his neck out and being the (minimum 300 dpi) prising to learn how his actual views on one to do so. Thankfully, Trustee Fran- Francisco keeps an open mind and Review our rate sheet: Butterfield differ from coverage by “the cisco has reiterated several times that if cares about place we call home www.philipstown.info/ads paper of record” in our town. But when the majority of the village wants some- Jan. 29, 2014 © philipstown.info 2014 he says that he asks “the hard ques- thing, even if he personally feels it un- tions” I have to disagree with him. Mr. wise, it’s his job to vote for it. To the editor: All rights reserved. No part of this Francisco is asking the easy questions In the PCNR’s reporting and the I have known Matt Francisco for eight publication may be reproduced in — and refreshingly not pretending to considerable spin-off chat-room noise, years, since my family and I moved in any form, mechanical or electronic, know all the answers — and I’m start- I’m hearing very little about resolving next door to him and Joe. Matt and I talk without written permission of the ing to wonder why some of the other these questions to the benefit of us, the regularly, in a neighborly fashion, and I publisher. Advertisements designed trustees haven’t been asking these same taxpayers of Cold Spring. What I am voted for him two years ago when he ran by The Paper are copyrighted and questions. For example, what tax impli- hearing is how late Trustee Francisco for the Village Board. may not be reproduced in whole or cations will condos, which are taxed at was to one meeting and that he did not But if I only got my information from in part without permission. a much lesser rate than single-family attend a Planning Board meeting, for the Putnam County News & Recorder, homes (as much as 60 percent less but which he is liaison. This is curious since I might not have voted for him. This is with almost all the same service needs) the other trustees and even the mayor because the PCNR has a habit of paint- have on the rest of the village? If this himself arrive late for meetings, are ing Matt out to be an obstructionist with development requires upgrades in in- absent or need to reschedule meetings some mysterious secret agenda. In reality, frastructure — sewage and water, fire to accommodate their needs — under- Matt is a cooperative guy who works ex- protection — who will pay for them? standably they have other jobs to sup- tremely well with others, who speaks his Sometimes these financial burdens fall port their habit of public service. Fur- mind but always keeps that mind open. on the developer, sometimes on the thermore I wonder how many members Boards, like any aspect of governance, municipality. Do we really want that of the Village Board have not attended have what we might call a gas pedal and potential tax hike? Maybe so, if we like their respective liaison meetings. Has a brake pedal. A responsible board uses what’s proposed, and maybe not, but the HDRB had its liaison present to the brake pedal to make sure they’re not presently we’re still uninformed as to all, or even most of their meetings? going to spin out of control and end up what Mr. Guillaro actually wants to How about the Rec. Committee? If the costing us, the taxpayers, a lot of money. build. If a fire hose can’t reach the top PCNR’s reporter were actually keeping We don’t have to drive far to see what floors of this development, which could score on Mr. Francisco’s hours vs. that it looks like when board members don’t be up to four stories from the 9D side of of the other trustees he might not like use the brake pedal. Mini-malls built the site given the steep drop in grade, the final tally. And if the attendance re- alongside historic homes. Housing proj- who will be responsible for the new un- cord is so newsworthy why is it not be- ects that swamp the resources of the school district. Communities without charm, without character, and without Post Office in Transition: Trailer Open For Business solvency. I’m sure it would be easier for Matt to just rubberstamp everything the PCNR headlines or editorials told him to. But that’s not why the majority of voters elected him. So he keeps doing his job, despite the nasty attacks, because he cares about this place we call home, and knows that the majority of us who live here do, too. Yours sincerely, John Plummer, Cold Spring

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Cold Spring Post Office retail operations moved to the newly installed trailer For the latest updates on adjacent to Foodtown on Wednesday (Jan. 29). Postmaster Lesley Delamater, weather-related or other pictured here assisting a customer, said that initial transactions that morning emergencies, sign up at www. were cash-only, but that by midday computers were up and running, making the nyalert.gov. facility fully operational. Photo by Michael Turton www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper January 31, 2014 5 Cold Snap a Boon to New Outdoor ipstown’s four volunteer fire companies Ice Rink whose tanker trucks provided the water. The recent cold snap has helped ensure a Winter Carnival set for Feb. 8 quick freeze and good quality ice. Philipstown Recreation Director Am- By Michael Turton ber Stickle said she hopes the rink can accommodate skaters even before the up- new outdoor skating rink, center- coming carnival. On Wednesday however piece for the First Annual Philip- portions of the ice were still not totally stown Winter Carnival scheduled A solid and milder weather is predicted for for Saturday, Feb. 8, is almost ready for its this weekend. “People should check the first skaters. The 140-feet-by-64-feet rink Philipstown Recreation website and Face- was flooded on Jan. 26, thanks to Phil- book page for updates,” she said. Stickle wants to set up a skate ex- All four local fire companies provided a tank truck and volunteers to help flood change in the future but Philipstown’s new skating rink on Sunday (Jan. 26). Photo courtesy of Garrison Fire Company for now people need to bring their own skates. and pucks” hockey will also be allowed both sites and a shuttle bus will provide “We also recommend although he said that the priority will be free transportation between locations. that people wear a hel- family-oriented skating. No hockey will Activities include skating on the new met,” she said. Skate be permitted when skaters are using the rink, snowman building, an ice sculp- sharpening will not be rink. Maasik said rules governing use of ture demonstration, snow golf, sledding, available but the rink the facility will be posted. a snowshoe demonstration and lessons, at Bear Mountain State The carnival, hosted by Philipstown and a scavenger hunt. Closing ceremo- Park offers that service. Recreation Department, Hudson High- nies will be held at the Philipstown Rec- John Maasik, chair of lands Land Trust (HHLT), and Friends reation Center and will include a raffle the Philipstown Recre- of Philipstown Recreation will be held at drawing, music and evening bonfire. ation Commission, said two Garrison locations. Family-friendly Participants will receive a special but- the rink will be open activities will be offered at the Philip- ton, entitling them to a 10 percent dis- Need your skates sharpened for the Winter Carnival? The daily for skating once stown Recreation Center at 107 Glenclyffe count at a number of local stores and res- rink at Bear Mountain State Park offers that service for $5. it swings into full op- Drive just off of Route 9D, and at Winter taurants during Carnival Week, Feb 8-16. Photo by M. Turton eration. Casual “sticks Hill located at 20 Nazareth Way. Food, The carnival raffle will feature prizes do- beverages and parking will be available at nated by several sponsoring businesses. Putnam County Launches ‘Year of the Senior’ and Ad Campaign Odell lists senior center in tables in the foyer. The turnout included nior citizen programs. land Association to consider possibili- at least 15 Philipstown residents, accord- Libby Pataki, a Garrison resident who ties for Constitution Island Cold Spring as goal ing to local senior activist Donna Ander- directs the Tourism Office, introduced the • The Putnam Classic Cycling competi- son, who was subsequently saluted as one county’s new TV spot, scheduled to air in tion By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong of Odell’s liaisons on senior concerns. New York City, Albany and Connecticut Moreover, the Tourism Office has just n overflow crowd of older resi- “People showed up who didn’t reserve” markets this spring. She also pointed to created a Putnam County Television and dents — many arriving without a place, but “we’re not going to turn photos submitted in the county’s first Film Commission, to link historic and Aprior notice — filled the Putnam them away,” Odell observed, as she greet- photo contest, many showing Putnam’s scenic sites and villages (including Cold County Golf Course clubhouse Wednes- ed seniors relegated to the dining hall’s outdoor attributes. “All these beautiful, Spring) with TV and film industry crews day for a donuts-and-coffee breakfast, upstairs balcony, alongside the press, be- beautiful places have a very important seeking locations for productions. Over- speeches, and lunch as county officials fore the official activities began. “This is role to play in the local economy,” Pataki all, under Tourism Office auspices “we’ve proclaimed 2014 the Year of the Senior the first of many, many events” this year. said. Parks and historic and scenic sites got a lot of initiatives going on,” she said. and announced a new Putnam County “So far, so good,” she said. drive the Hudson Valley’s $4.3 billion “This year, we’ll have some sort of pro- TV campaign. Subsequently welcoming everyone tourism economy, which employs 80,000 gram every month.” In written remarks printed in the pro- from the podium, Odell briefly lauded people, she said. “In Putnam County District 1 Legislator Barbara Scucci- gram, County Executive MaryEllen Odell senior citizens for their contributions alone, tourism generates over $54 million marra, who represents Philipstown, en- also promised seniors the county would and noted the upcoming 100th birthday in spending annually and that sustains dorsed both the Year of the Senior and “move forward to keep you mobile by of her grandmother, whom she credited well over 100,200 jobs,” she added. the TV spot. “Since Cold Spring is the means of our revamped public transpor- with inspiring the Year of the Senior In comments to Philipstown.info/The gateway to tourism” in the county, visi- tation system, to improve your Carmel (highlighting programs and challenges Paper as lunch got underway, Pataki tors will come to Philipstown first, and Friendship Center [senior-citizen center] for Putnam’s elderly). outlined other Tourism Office initiatives “I hope our shops will benefit,” she said. and to build one in Cold Spring.” She did Pat Sheehy, director of the county Of- this year. These include: State Sen. Greg Ball, a Republican not elaborate. An adequate senior cen- fice for the Aging, provided two nuggets • A new focus, in conjunction with the whose district includes part of Put- ter, comparable to those in other Putnam of relevant data. “This year Putnam county health department, for Restau- nam County (but not Philipstown) also towns, has long been a Philipstown goal County becomes the fastest-growing se- rant Week, to emphasize healthy eating showed up, circulating table-to-table to and is seen as a potential occupant of a re- nior population in New York State,” she • Continued efforts with others in re- greet attendees and — one later said — developed Butterfield Hospital property or said. “Also this year, one in every four gard to the pending Hudson Fjord giving away cookies. He was not on the an improved American Legion building. residents in Putnam County is going Trail, West Point Foundry Preserve, agenda and is rumored to be consider- The free “gala” (contributions of $3 to be 60-plus. So there’s a lot of us out and other projects and sites ing a run for county executive this fall. were welcomed) drew at least 330 mostly- there.” Sheehy urged the diners to lobby • A planned meeting of environmental If Odell, also a Republican, seeks re-elec- aged participants, far more than antici- Congress to renew the nearly five-year- groups, the U.S. Military Academy at tion, Ball’s insurgent candidacy could di- pated, forcing organizers to set up extra old Older Americans Act to support se- West Point, and the Constitution Is- vide their party. Royalty Carpet Your Full Service Flooring Store Give your floors the Royal treatment

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studies, consultation with experts, and Philipstown Comprehensive Plan Review Begins compilation of the basic document and accompanying reports. As its introduc- Determining what still needs In such undertakings, participants Local resident J. Carlos Salcedo ad- tion states, the Comprehensive Plan “is “are not suggesting rewriting the Com- vised that the review reflect “learning not the law.” Rather, “a guide to decision- to be done after eight years prehensive Plan,” said Andrew Chmar, a from what we did before” and avoidance making on important land-use issues,” it resident and executive director of Hudson of old pitfalls, such as those encountered By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong “sets the direction and goals for the com- Highlands Land Trust, expressing a view during the protracted rezoning debate. munity and recommends in a general ight years after its adoption, Philip- shared by others around the table at Town He said that an inadequate socializa- way how these can be accomplished.” stown’s Comprehensive Plan is set Hall. “It’s a review of the Comprehensive tion or understanding by the public of The plan seeks to “conserve Philip- Efor a thorough review – not to re- Plan and what still needs to be done.” what was going on encouraged errone- stown’s rural, historic and river-communi- write it, but to determine what’s been ac- One major project that the Compre- ous ideas and statements made in igno- ty character,” enhance its socio-economic complished and what remains to be done. hensive Plan called for, a revision of the rance on all sides, until everyone even- diversity, expand recreational opportuni- The Philipstown Town Board kicked town zoning code, was finished in 2011 tually came together and realized that ties, “control real property taxes and en- off the process Jan. 22 at a workshop after three years and numerous drafts. they didn’t have many differences after sure they are reasonable and equitable;” with members of an ad hoc panel (infor- Town Board Member John Van Tas- all. He believes the public collaboration protect Philipstown’s natural resources; mally created by a handful of Planning sel added that the new review could ultimately produced a better document. improve both the safety and aesthetics of Board members and residents) joined also consider matters that came up af- This time, Planning Board Member roads, “locate new development where it Wednesday by a couple more interested ter the Comprehensive Plan’s adoption. Kim Conner put in, “it shouldn’t be long can be supported by existing infrastruc- citizens. The group provided ready examples for and drawn out” like the rezoning process. ture” and streamline the governmental After going through a preliminary list exploration (though not necessarily ulti- Chmar recommended “a prioritiza- approval process. Its introduction notes of 41 topics addressed in the Compre- mate action), including definition of an tion” of what to tackle first, among the that in order to have weight, the Compre- hensive Plan and tentative designation appropriate house footprint size to offer many things the town could pursue. “It’s hensive Plan’s recommendations “must be of current status, workshop participants guidance in potential cases of behemoth too big to bite off all this simultaneous- translated into zoning laws, budget allo- concurred that the Town Board should structures which developers present as ly,” he cautioned. cations, public investments, and other ac- single-family homes but which resemble promptly seek applicants for a new re- Evolution of the Comprehensive Plan tions that have the force of law.” view committee. warehouses; sustainability and energy The Town Board adopted the Compre- Philipstown’s Comprehensive Plan should The town Comprehensive Plan does conservation questions; inclusion of a hensive Plan on March 9, 2006, after a not be confused with the separate plan not cover the villages of Cold Spring and farmland scheme in an overall natural lengthy process of public forums, and launched in the Village of Cold Spring four Nelsonville. resource plan; affordable housing; and months after the town plan’s adoption. senior citizen concerns. brainstorming sessions, working group Burrowing In: the World of Groundhogs ‘Big day’ on the horizon for the weather, more critical then in terms causes a pronounced body of putting away enough fodder and mak- temperature drop — from Marmota monax ing sure root cellars were well stocked. about 96 degrees Fahren- By Alison Rooney Importance may have diminished, but heit to about 38 — and a the fun hasn’t and at this year’s WEC slowing of the heartbeat n that ritual of early February, festivities there’ll be crafts, games and a from 100 beats per minute Groundhog Day is nearly upon us. guided walk to search for shadows. Pam to four. While hibernating, IOnce again, on Feb. 2, a Marmota Golben, WEC’s director of education, as- the groundhog rolls itself monax becomes the focus of more at- sisted this reporter in providing a picture into a ball and tucks its tention in a few hours than his breed of these creatures, the largest members of head between its hind legs. receives in any other capacity. Then it’s the squirrel family, thriving in this area. It does not eat, nor elimi- back to relative obscurity for 364 days. With a widespread range across much nate and its teeth and hair Most people don’t know much about of North America, groundhogs are found do not grow. Hibernation them — they’re not even 100 percent cer- in a variety of habitats and ecosystems. generally begins in October tain about the age-old furrowed brow They prefer lowland areas, often where and ends in March or April, question: “Is a groundhog the same thing woodlands meet open spaces. Unlike the with males emerging first Prognosticating at the 2013 Groundhog Day as a woodchuck?” (Yes — one of 14 spe- cause and effect human/animal interac- to establish territories and Celebration at the Wildlife Education Center cies of marmot.) The word woodchuck tion with other species, human encroach- search for mates. With the Photo by Maureen Moore is thought to be a misinterpretation of ment into more and more forested land exception of mating season, their Native American name, wuchak, has increased food access for groundhogs groundhogs are non-social. climb trees and are capable swimmers. roughly translated as “the digger.” causing their numbers to flourish. Never Somehow they seem to know when to Although usually asocial, they some- Hudson Highlands Nature Museum far from cover, they are partial to loam wake, but actual emergence depends on times greet each other nose to nose. (HHNM) is hosting a Groundhog Day and sandy loam soils for burrowing. daily temperature. Groundhogs respond to threats arching Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 2, at their Using their strong, clawed forelimbs Groundhogs usually weigh no more their bodies, baring teeth, and raising Wildlife Education Center (WEC) in and large teeth, they construct burrow- than 14 pounds, and are about 25 inches their tail. They also communicate via Cornwall-on-Hudson. Usual goings-on ing dens, some with as many as five en- long, including the tail; males larger than scent glands and vocalizations. Teeth will ensue as the master of ceremonies trances. These dens can be up to 45 feet females. Their fur is cinnamon-brown to grinding and chattering are common consults with a groundhog, Hudson long, extending as far underground as 5 greyish-black. They have short, powerful when they are cornered. They use sight Highlands Harry to be precise, for a feet. There are separate areas for sleeping, legs and a bushy tail; their curved nails to detect predators, which include gray prognostication about the remaining lounging and eliminating. Groundhogs are help with digging. With broad flat heads, wolves, coyotes, domestic dogs, red fox- weeks of winter. territorial, and will defend their burrows. small black eyes, and rounded ears, they es, black bears, lynx, bobcats, hawks and often stand on hind legs, projecting a snakes. They will make noise with their The tradition of Groundhog Day began Winter retreat in Europe in the 1800s when hedgehogs taller appearance. Their body is covered incisors and use short, sharp whistles to and badgers were used for a similar pur- Groundhogs hibernate all winter long, with white-tipped guard hairs giving warn other groundhogs of danger. pose. When European settlers arrived relying solely on body fat for survival. them a grizzled appearance. Preferred forage includes alfalfa, clo- here it was continued with groundhogs Hibernation, deep within the burrow, Groundhogs breed late in winter and ver, and dandelion and other grasses, and served as an important indicator of reduces their metabolic processes and generally females give birth to four or five ferns, leaves of bushes and fruit. Other young in early spring. Males have multiple foods include bark, leaves, insects, and mates each season. As birth approaches, bird eggs. An adult groundhog can con- the male leaves the den. Newborns stay sume over a pound of vegetation each with the mother for the first few months, day, often destroying crops and pastures. and then start to find their own territory. The HHNM Groundhog Day Celebra- Generally, groundhogs live four to six tion takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and years in the wild but, due to predation and costs $8 for adults, $6 for children, with disease, often do not live past age three. discounted rates for museum members. They may live up to 10 years in captivity. Advance, pre-paid registration is re- Solitary, diurnal animals, groundhogs quired. WEC is located at 25 Boulevard, are usually seen on the ground, but can Cornwall-on-Hudson. Visit hhnaturemu- seum.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

Alzheimer’s Blues Performed by Erica Herd February 1, 8 p.m., Tickets: $22 / $18 / $15 Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com or 845.424.3900 www.philipstowndepottheatre.org Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY (Theatre is adjacent to train station) www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper January 31, 2014 7 The Calendar

Left, Pete Seeger plays at Beacon’s Strawberry Festival in 2013.(Photo by Rick Gedney) Above, from left, Carol Sharar, Andrew Revkin, and Dar Williams lead a group sing-along at a Pete Seeger “Hoot” at The Paper, at 69 Main St., Cold Spring, on Tuesday, January 28. (Photo by Aleta Wolfe)

Will Prevail” and the group joined in on the chorus. In his last conversation with Seeger regarding changes to the lyrics, Pete Seeger’s Musical Legacy Martin said Seeger said, “… you keep Toby Shimin on Tuesday (Jan. 28) Local musicians play on,” a message he intends to live up to. initiated an “Impromptu Hoot for Pete” and clear, was to generate enduring and Ned and Liz Rauch of Garrison in tribute and reflect on at The Paper’s office at 69 Main St., radiating circles of song — from the played guitar and violin with the group. drawing about 50 people. “I knew Pete local to the global scale — without lasting inspiration Ned said, “I’ve always thought of him as as many did as an integral part of my keeping himself in the middle,” said essential to all of us. He was like a By Michele Gedney childhood,” she said. “I went to the Revkin. “One thing I’ll always treasure redwood tree, there for a century’s Little Red School House in New York about him is how he cupped his hand to worth of people.” wo nights this week, musicians spon- City and every Thursday at assembly we his ear as a signal for the audience to taneously held tributes to celebrate sang Pete Seeger songs. [I wanted] to drown him out!” Dogwood what Pete Seeger has always done, Williams spoke of Seeger’s impact T pay respect to his passing and honor the Simultaneously, Dogwood in Beacon bringing people together through music. upon her own sense of social Hudson River neighbors who he made hosted people to sing along and share Seeger long served as the musical touch- responsibility through music: “I woke feel like family. It seemed like a sing- their stories. “The place was packed stone for the communities of Beacon up the morning after hearing the news along farewell was the most natural with over 100 people, all out to honor and Philipstown. The need for everyone and thought, ‘Now it’s all up to us’.” thing in the world to do.” Pete. I think we would all agree that to gather, share stories and sing togeth- Freddie Martin sang a song he was Among the musicians who led the Pete’s presence was palpable in the er was immediate and the outpouring co-writing with Seeger called “Peace group were Andrew Revkin and Dar room. For me there was no better way to of grief and gratitude for the iconic man Williams, both of whom had musical honor Pete than (Continued on page 16) clearly resonated. relationships with Seeger. “Pete’s Philipstown resident and film editor greatest gift, even while singing loud Calling All Poets at Howland Cultural Center ‘It’s all about the poets’ its digital reach, streaming in out-of- town poets and expanding its online and offering a comfortable and print presence. Its organizers place to read work believe it is the second-longest running poetry reading series in the Hudson By Alison Rooney Valley, exceeded only by Warwick’s Poetry On The Loose. or nearly 15 years now, on the first CAPS began in 1999, when Jim Eve, Friday of every month, poetry rises who formerly by day (and sometimes Fup to the soaring rafters of Beacon’s night) worked for IBM, but whose Howland Cultural Center (HCC) in the passion was poetry, initiated it. After form of Calling All Poets Series (CAPS). moving to Beacon he ventured into The evening begins with readings HCC, curious as to what it was. He from established poets and concludes in instantly “fell in love with it, started an open mic in which anyone attending going to events there, made friends” and may participate. With an average of 35 soon was asked to join their board. Eve people on hand, 15 to 20 of whom had been writing poetry since the age of participate in the open mic, the 12, though he “never thought of it as atmosphere is convivial and has a goal, poetry — at that age it was just a bunch as it always has, of making people feel of words I put down. It was one way of comfortable, regardless of their prior not getting in trouble; writing for me experience as either writer or was a therapeutic thing — that was it,” From left, Jim Eve and Mike Jurkovic of Calling All Poets Photo by A. Rooney interpreter. Now the series is extending he recalls. His (Continued on page 11) 8 January 31, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Meet the Animals 1 & 2:30 p.m. Wildlife Education Center 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson BEHIND the The Calendar 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org Looking for things to do in and around Philipstown? Grab Make a Colorful Walking Stick COUNTER 2 p.m. Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art The Calendar and go. For more details and ongoing events, ✥ by Tara ✥ 1701 Main St., Peekskill | 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org visit philipstown.info. Send event listings to calendar@ Wine Tasting philipstown.info. See you around town! 3 - 6 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop See details under Friday. Live Music Yertle the Turtle & Change Reaction (Children’s Friday, January 31 8 p.m. Cold Spring Depot Theater Company) 1 Depot Square, Cold Spring 3 p.m. New Era Creative Space | 1031 Elm St., Kids & Community 845-265-5000 | coldspringdepot.com Peekskill | 914-325-1053 | necspace.com Chinese New Year Blessing Ceremony The Garland Jeffreys Band Owl Prowl 5 a.m. Drumming Ceremony 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café 7 - 9 p.m. Outdoor Discovery Center 5:30 a.m. Morning Service and Prostration 379 Main St., Beacon 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall 10 a.m. Repentance Ceremony and Dharma Talks 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com 1:30 p.m. Mangala Sutra Changing, 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org Petey Hop and the Jackrabbits Auspiciousness Thread Blessing 5 p.m. Evening Bell and Drum Service 9 p.m. 12 Grapes Health & Fitness 12 N. Division St., Peekskill 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monastery Open Tai Chai Chuang-Yen Monastery | 2020 Route 301, 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com 9 a.m. St. Philip’s Parish House Carmel | 845-225-1819 | baus.org Chris Jensen 1101 Route 9D, Garrison ell, that’s over, mon Dieu! Wine Tasting 9 p.m. Max’s on Main | 246 Main St., Beacon 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org What a trial. I knew 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com 4 - 7 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop | 180 Main St., Caregiver Support Group/Open House something was up when W Beacon | 845-440-6923 | artisanwineshop.com 9:30 a.m. - Noon. Hudson Valley Hospital Herself went off with a little overnight Community Fellowship Supper bag. Luggage signals disaster for my Saturday, February 1 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 6 p.m. St. Mary’s Church | 1 Chestnut St., Cold 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events routine. From the car, I watched her step Take Your Child to the Library Day into the revolving door of the Hudson Spring | 845-265-2539 | stmaryscoldspring.org Tai-Chi Chuan Valley Hospital and scolded myself for Winter Dining Series Kids & Community 9:30 a.m. Arts on the Lake not paying more attention when she’d 6 - 11 p.m. The Garrison | 2015 Route 9, Garrison Project FeederWatch 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes repeatedly explained her upcoming 845-424-3254 x15 | thegarrison.com 8 -10 a.m. Croton Point Nature Center 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org absence. I must confess sometimes her Putnam County Chambers of Commerce 1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson Sh’Bam (Class) words just sound like “blah, blah, blah”. Trailblazer Awards 914-862-5297 | parks.westchestergov.com 10:15 a.m. All Sport Health & Fitness It’s not that I don’t understand; listening 6:30 p.m. Villa Barone Hill Top Manor Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 17 Old Main St., Fishkill interferes with my efforts to meditate. 466 Route 6, Mahopac 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. St. Mary’s 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com She did store in a pile of marrowbones 845-228-8595 | putnamchamberny.org 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring | csfarmmarket.org which I misunderstood as compensation Sports Owl Prowl for a job well done not a guilty bribe. Food Pantry 7 - 9 p.m. Wildlife Education Center Army vs. Loyola Maryland (Women’s I do thank my dear friend Charlie Bob 9 - 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson Basketball) for sharing the bones regardless of 10 Academy St., Cold Spring 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org 1 p.m. Christl Arena, West Point whether he was consulted prior to the 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com raid on his stash. 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A girl’s gotta Sports 845-462-7600 x110 | canstructionhv.com Garrison | 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org get it out and have a big ugly cry before Haldane vs. Henry Hudson (Boys’ Basketball) Fun Being Green she can shake it off and get all four paws Free Admission for Beacon Residents 7 p.m. Haldane School 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center back on the ground. Once I realized my 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dia:Beacon 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall chauffeur was in charge now of my daily 3 Beekman St., Beacon 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org necessities, I could calm down and as they 845-440-0100 | diabeacon.org say, carry on. 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Love. 845-831-5322 | beaconpresbychurch.com our shop; the polar vortex seems to 331 Main St., Beacon | eat-paint-love.com African-American Artists of the Hudson Valley center now right at our stoop instead of Foodmaker Fair (Opening) Siberia. If I was working, I might need Music 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fishkill Farms 3 - 5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center to relocate from behind the counter IM Rhythm 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction 477 Main St., Beacon to inside the bathroom — the coziest 8 p.m. Bean Runner Café | 201 S. 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Downing Film Center for bringing about the speedy and full recovery of my charge. 19 Front St., Newburgh 845-561-3686 | downingfilmcenter.com Do stop by The Country Goose to Erica Herd: Alzheimer’s Blues visit the women holding down the fort. 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Word is they are despondent without me at their feet but are being kept busy 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison unpacking all the new goodies the boss 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org ordered before she went away. Music Music Seminar: A Taste of Jazz - How Do they The Do That? 2 p.m. Garrison Art Center C o unt r y artful cooking / event planning 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org Goose 845-­424-­8204 The Samkofa African Dance & Drum Troupe 115 Main Street, Cold Spring NY 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 845-265-2122 ✥ www.highlandbaskets.com www.freshcompany.net 477 Main St., Beacon ADvertisement 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org (To next page) www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper January 31, 2014 9

Meetings & Lectures Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (First Session) 6 p.m. Orange County Chamber of Commerce 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery orangenyeap.com Open to Putnam and Dutchess residents Justice Court 6:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Beacon City Council (Scheduled) Susan English Blue, 2014, on view at the Matteawan Gallery in Beacon Feb. 8 - Mar. 1 Image courtesy of Matteawan Gallery 7 p.m. Municipal Center (Courtroom) 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon Kersten Stevens Free Admission for Beacon Residents Basketball at Philipstown Rec 845-838-5000 | cityofbeacon.org 8 p.m. Bean Runner Café 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dia:Beacon 6:15 p.m. Youth Skills/Drills (grades 3-8) Member Meeting See details under Friday. See details under Saturday. 7:30 p.m. Adult Men’s Pickup 7 p.m. Cold Spring Boat Club 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Boomkat Over the Pond (Opening) 5 New St., Cold Spring 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s 3 - 7 p.m. Spire Studios | 45 Beekman St., 845-265-2465 | coldspringboatclub.com See details under Friday. Beacon | 845-797-5210 | spirestudios.org Sports Member Meeting Popa Chubby Band Still Life Drawing and Painting (First Session) 7 p.m. Putnam Valley Grange Haldane vs. Clark Academy (Boys’ Basketball) 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café 3 p.m. Garrison Art Center 128 Mill St., Putnam Valley 4:30 p.m. Haldane School | Details under Friday See details under Friday. 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 845-528-2565 | putnamvalleygrange.org 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org Crash N Burn Art & Design PTA Parent Support Group 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main Theater & Film Drop-In Drawing & Painting from Life 7 p.m. 35B Garrison’s Landing, Garrison See details under Friday. (Short Pose) 914-522-9044 | facebook.com/ptalearndiff The Art of Flight: 3D Electric Beef 9:30 a.m. Garrison Art Center Noon. Jacob Burns Film Center 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes See details under Sunday. Tuesday, February 4 See details under Friday. 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville 914-747-5555 | burnsfilmcenter.org Theater & Film Meetings & Lectures Kids & Community Music Blue is the Warmest Color (2013) Philipstown Recreation Center Overeaters Anonymous 2 & 7 p.m. Downing Film Center Peter Yarrow & Friends (Fundraiser) 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Indoor Tot Lot 8:30 a.m. Graymoor | 1350 Route 9, Garrison See details under Saturday. 917-716-2488 | oa.org 1 p.m. Towne Crier Café 6:30 p.m. Foot in Mouth Players (ages 12-19) 379 Main St., Beacon | momsdemandaction.org See details under Monday. Dharma Training and Practice Music Ukulele Group 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Graymoor (Fourth Floor) Community Chorus Senior Day Center 3 - 5 p.m. Arts on the Lake 1350 Route 9, Garrison 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes [email protected] 477 Main St., Beacon 166 Old West Point Road East, Garrison 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org 845-424-3184 | graymoorcenter.org Ham Radio Club 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Open Mic Jam 1 p.m. East Fishkill Library Open Mic Night Howland Public Library 5 - 9 p.m. Virgo’s Sip N Soul Café 348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction 7 p.m. Towne Crier Café 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me (ages 0-2) 469 Fishkill Ave., Beacon 914-582-3744 | qsysociety.org See details under Friday. 3 - 5 p.m. Drop-in Homework Center (grades 1-8) meetup.com/Sunset-Sundays-Open-Mic-Jam 7 p.m. Library Board Meeting Members’ Gathering Andrea Wolper Trio (Jazz) See details under Monday. 7 p.m. Arts on the Lake Meetings & Lectures 8 p.m. Quinn’s 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes | 845-228-2685 330 Main St., Beacon | 845-831-8065 Kindergarten Registration Friends of Fishkill Supply Depot artsonthelake.org | Rescheduled from Jan. 25. 1 - 3 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D, 1 p.m. Hampton Inn Garrison | 845-424-3689 | gufs.org 544 Route 9, Fishkill | fishkillsupplydepot.org Sunday, February 2 Brave New Gita Class Groundhog Day 4 p.m. Beacon Yoga Center 464 Main St., Beacon Kids & Community 347-489-8406 | beaconyogacenter.com Project FeederWatch Religious Services 8 - 10 a.m. Croton Point Nature Center See details under Saturday. See philipstown.info/churches for Meet a Groundhog Sunday listings 10 a.m. Wildlife Education Center 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson Monday, February 3 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org Groundhog Day Program Kids & Community 11 a.m. Bear Mountain State Park Cooking Class: Taco Fiesta Meet at Merry-Go-Round. 9:30 a.m. Philipstown Community Center Green Workshop (ages 8-14) 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison I love dining at 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. School of Jellyfish 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com See details under Saturday. Bridge Club Beacon Farmers’ Market 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center 477 Main St., Beacon Long Dock Drive, Beacon 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org A memorable dining experience can be found right here in the Hudson 845-234-9325 | thebeaconfarmersmarket.com Literacy Connections Class Highlands, at The Garrison. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Howland Public Library Winter Tree Walk with Craig Stevens With fresh, locally-sourced cuisine, impeccable service, and incomparable Noon. Croton Arboretum 313 Main St., Beacon Hudson River views, there’s no reason not to try The Garrison this weekend Fox Road, Croton | crotonarboretum.org 845-452-8670 | literacyconnections.org for dinner or brunch. Meet the Animals Free Tax Assistance for Seniors and 1 & 2:30 p.m. Wildlife Education Center Low Income See details under Saturday. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Howland Public Library VALENTINE’S DAY Special Yertle the Turtle & Change Reaction (Children’s 313 Main St., Beacon | 845-831-1134 Celebrate on Thursday, February 13 Theater Company) beaconlibrary.org | Registration required. through Saturday, February 15 and enjoy a special menu, includes 3-course meal with 3 p.m. New Era Creative Space Indoor Tot Lot appetizer, entrée and dessert at $59 per person. See details under Saturday. Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center Annual Super Bowl Party 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison TAVERN Winter Special 5 p.m. Towne Crier Café 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Dine at the Tavern at Highlands Country Club on Friday, 379 Main St., Beacon Drop-in Homework Center (grades 1-8) January 31 or Friday, February 28 and enjoy a delicious 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com 3 - 5 p.m. Howland Public Library 3-course meal with appetizer, entrée and dessert, as 313 Main St., Beacon well as a complimentary glass of wine or signature Art & Design 845-831-1134 x103 | beaconlibrary.org cocktail. $49 per person prepaid - $59 for walk-ins Drop-In Art Sessions Board Game Night 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Drawing and Painting from 7 p.m. Cup and Saucer | 165 Main St., Beacon Life (Long Pose) meetup.com/Beacon-Board-not-Bored 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Printmaking Club Dine. Stay. Celebrate. Discover 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Basic Etching Health & Fitness Garrison Art Center Red Cross Blood Drive 845-424-3604 s thegarrison.com 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 1 - 6 p.m. Galleria | 2001 South Road, 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org Poughkeepsie | 800-733-2767 | redcrossblood.org 10 January 31, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Mahjong Open Play Lake Writers Group (from page 9) The Calendar 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. VFW Hall 7 p.m. Arts on the Lake | 640 Route 52, Kent 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring Lakes | 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org For the Birds! Workshop (grades 2-4) 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com (First Session) Putnam County Legislature 4 p.m. Stony Kill Farm (Barn Classroom) Senior Bus Trip to Fishkill 7 p.m. Putnam County Courthouse 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers 10 a.m. Pickup at Chestnut Ridge, Cold Spring 44 Gleneida Ave., Carmel Falls845-265-2601 x15 | [email protected] 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-208-7800 | putnamcountyny.com Kids Craft Hour Writing and Bookbinding Workshop for Cold Spring Planning Board 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Seniors (First Session) 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 472 Route 403, Garrison 10 a.m. Friendship Center 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 4 Cedar St., Cold Spring | 845-424-3960 Garrison School Board Desmond-Fish Library 7:30 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D, Health & Fitness 10:15 a.m. Music and Movement for Toddlers Garrison | 845-424-3689 | gufs.org Glass Wasps Nests by Natalie Tyler, on Heart Disease Support Group 1:30 p.m. Pre-school Story Hour view at Gallery 66 beginning Feb. 7 Philipstown Board Workshop 12:30 p.m. Putnam Hospital Center See details under Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St., Cold Spring Photo courtesy of Gallery 66 NY 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel Indoor Tot Lot 845-265-5200 | philipstown.com 845-279-5711 | health-quest.org Beahive Beacon Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Community Center Life Support Group Hudson Valley Hospital 6:30 p.m. Solopreneurs Sounding Board See details under Monday. 7:30 p.m. St. Philip’s Church 2 p.m. Diabetes Support Group 7 p.m. Digital Salon | 291 Main St., Beacon Kindergarten Registration 1100 Route 9D, Garrison 6:30 p.m. Newborn Breastfeeding Class 845-765-1890 | beahivebzzz.com 1 - 3 p.m. Garrison School 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org See details under Saturday. Haldane School Board See details under Tuesday. Alzheimer’s Support Group 7 p.m. Haldane School | 15 Craigside Drive, Cold New Year! New T-Shirt (grades 6-8) Thursday, February 6 7 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness Spring | 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 3 p.m. Butterfield Library 17 Old Main St., Fishkill Board of Trustees See details under Monday. Kids & Community 845-471-2655 | alz.org/hudsonvalley 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring Kripalu Kids Yoga Indoor Tot Lot 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Sports 3:15 p.m. SkyBaby Yoga | 75 Main St., Cold 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Say No to Common Core Meeting Spring | 845-265-4444 | skybabyyoga.com Community Center | See details under Monday. Haldane vs. Putnam Valley (Girls’ Basketball) 7:30 p.m. Cortlandt Colonial Restaurant Rivertown Kids Chorus (ages 9-13) Senior Computer Class Registration 6 p.m. Haldane School | See details under Friday. 714 Old Albany Post Road, Cortlandt Manor 4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center | 477 Main St., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 914-621-1837 Theater & Film Beacon | 845-264-3393 | rivertownkids.org Koehler Senior Center | 180 Route 6, Mahopac stopcommoncorewestchester.eventbrite.com Ruckus Ensemble Physical Musical Cooking Class: Dressing Up Your Healthy Putnam Valley Senior Center Walkway Over the Hudson: Past, Present & Performance (First Session) 5 p.m. Dempsey House 117 Town Park Lane, Putnam Valley Future (Lecture) 6:30 p.m. Beacon Music Factory 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 845-628-6423 | putnamrsvp.com/clc 7:30 p.m. Cornwall Presbyterian Church 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon 914-734-3780 | hvhc.org/events Howland Public Library 222 Hudson St., Cornwall 845-202-3555 | beaconmusicfactory.com 10 a.m. Brain Games for Adults 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org Health & Fitness Meetings & Lectures 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Tax Assistance for Seniors Breastfeeding Support Group and Low Income 11 a.m. Dempsey House (Kitchen) Knitting Club Wednesday, February 5 10:30 a.m. Pre-K Story Time (ages 3-5) 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 10 a.m. Howland Public Library 3:45 - 5 p.m. Lego Club and Block Party 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events 313 Main St., Beacon Kids & Community See details under Monday. 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Howland Public Library Sports Senior Day Center Highland Knitters 9:45 a.m. Come & Play (ages 0-3) Army vs. Lehigh (Men’s Basketball) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House Noon. Desmond-Fish Library 10:30 a.m. Toddler Tales (ages 2-3) 7 p.m. Christl Arena, West Point See details under Tuesday. 472 Route 403, Garrison 1 p.m. Flower Readings with Sue Adams 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com Butterfield Library 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 3 - 5 p.m. Drop-in Homework Center (grades 1-8) Theater & Film 10:30 a.m. Bouncing Babies (ages 0-2) See details under Monday. 12:30 p.m. Little Bookworms (ages 2.5 to 5) Groundhog Day (1993) See details under Monday. 7:45 p.m. Jacob Burns Film Center Meat & Egg Store Open See details under Sunday. 3 - 6 p.m. Glynwood Farm (Dairy) Music 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org Open Mic Night Winter Eagle Roost Monitoring 7 p.m. Towne Crier Café | Details under Friday 3:15 - 5 p.m. Verplanck Dock The People’s Choir with Cat Guthrie 914-666-6503 | sawmillriveraudubon.org 7 p.m. Beacon Music Factory Terrarium Making Workshop (ages 8-10) 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon 6 p.m. Stony Kill Farm 845-202-3555 | beaconmusicfactory.com 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls Meetings & Lectures 845-831-1617 | stonykill.org Managing Multiple Priorities in a Stressful Kindergarten Parent Orientation Environment 7 p.m. Haldane School 9:30 a.m. Mahopac Library 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 668 Route 6, Mahopac 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 845-278-6738 | uwwp.org/management.shtml Health & Fitness Public Forum: Developing Dropout Qi Gong/Tai Chi Prevention Strategies 8:30 a.m. Butterfield Library 6:30 p.m. Beacon High School 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 845-838-6900 | beaconcityK12.org

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The Calendar (from page 10) Calling All Poets at Howland Cultural Center (from page 7) Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group notion of the kind of evening he wanted 10 a.m. Support Connection was based on his own past experiences. 40 Triangle Center, Suite 100, Yorktown Heights “I wanted to make it a place where there 914-962-6402 | supportconnection.org wouldn’t be any worry about being Hudson Valley Hospital turned away. The premise was to open 6 p.m. Living with Cancer Support Group our doors to any and all levels of 7 p.m. Women’s Prenatal/Postpartum Discussion writing.” Another poet, Bill Seaton, Group | See details under Saturday. encouraged Eve — who was also Adult Co-Ed Volleyball involved with the Second Sunday Poetry 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Group and the Hudson Valley Writers’ See details under Monday. Association, both at that time located in Poughkeepsie, and who formed the Mt. Sports Beacon Poetry Society at Howland Haldane vs. Pawling (Boys’ Basketball) Library — to start CAPS. 6 p.m. Haldane School | See details under Friday. Jurkovic joined forces with Eve in 1995 Theater & Film after founding the Voices of the Valley Poetry Performance Series, which was McConkey (Documentary) with Q&A located in New Paltz and Kingston. 7:30 p.m. Jacob Burns Film Center Jurkovic had retired from a working life See details under Saturday. in music as a roadie, songwriter, musician Looking out from the podium at Calling All Poets Photo by Christopher Wheeling Art & Design and manager. “I got lazy. It’s a lot easier to carry around a notebook than to set up a contingent from SUNY New Paltz.” Marbling Workshop (First Session) casual way, through flyers, calendar a synthesizer,” he jokes. His poetry has 6:30 p.m. Garrison Art Center listings and by publicizing the series at Lately their audience has been been published in numerous publications, See details under Sunday. other poetry readings; poets expanding, and both men believe it is and he served as president of the Hudson recommend fellow poets. Jurkovic says because of their development online. Music Valley Writers’ Association. “We both it is a point of pride to him that the They now try to record every feature and Piano Bar Night were doing readings, and traveling to featured poets have always received a put that recording up on the site. At their 7 - 11 p.m. Bear Mountain Inn New York City, where it seemed like you’d payment for their work, small but an next session, CAPS is introducing 55 Hessian Drive, Highland Falls get a whole lineup full of angry young this important gesture. something new: the live streaming of an 845-786-2731 | visitbearmountain.com or angry young that. Up here it is so much Work read at CAPS has found its way out-of-town poet, in this instance Michele varied,” he says. into other arenas. Several of the Battiste, who lives in Colorado. It is Melanie Together they honed what is still the 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café characters O’Garden used in her off- hoped that reciprocity will occur, with See details under Friday. format today. Doors open at 7:30 and Broadway play Woman On Fire, were local poets beamed out in return. More the evening, hosted by Eve, Jurkovic or developed at her readings there. Poet locally “we have a big base in Albany,” JP Patrick and Friends (Jazz) Robert Milby, begins at 8 p.m. sharp, Eddie Bell read a series of poems at CAPS says Eve, “and we’re trying to bring them 8:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. with the first of two feature readers, about lynchings, where they were in to us via technology.” By summertime Darling Czar & Time Travels each of whom reads for 30 minutes. In recorded; he later used the recording as a they hope to include a feature on their 8:30 p.m. Dogwood | 47 E. Main St., Beacon the early days the feature readers were CD accompanying his book Eeny Meeny webpage where one can register for 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com not always “credentialed” i.e., published Miney Mo, Time to Lynch a Negro. “cyber open mic” and perform and/or Karaoke Night in some way, but now they almost After the two feature readings, the watch the entire proceedings. 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | See details under Friday. always are. These poets read in a variety open mic allows anyone up to five Not everything is cyber, however. Each Meetings & Lectures of styles, from the dramatic, to stand- minutes to share their writing. It’s year they do an all-day poetry marathon up, to straight recitation. Some, like gratifying for Eve and Jurkovic to watch — the 2014 edition will take place on Aug. Astronomy Night Philipstown’s Irene O’Garden, live the transition in returning readers. 2, from noon until 11 p.m. They are 6:30 p.m. Planetarium show locally, while others travel from New “We’ve seen people come in shy, and now looking to do a magazine, attached to 7:30 p.m. Telescope observation York City, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, they’re seasoned and writing prolifically,” CAPS, but not all CAPS, distributed Kirk Planetarium, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz and points in between, up, down and all says Eve. “That’s what I love about the nationally. They also hope to do their 845-257-1110 | newpaltz.edu/planetarium around the Hudson. Some poets find diversity in readers; it’s encouraging.” second anthology (the first came out 10 Helping Individuals and Small Businesses CAPS, while others are recruited in a Many are teachers in the area, including years ago) relying on a group of editors Choose Health Plans (Panel) who are part of their base of poets. 7 p.m. Croton Village Hall “I don’t just want a poetry reading,” 1 Van Wyck St., Croton | Hosted by Sandy Galef Scenic Hudson Praises Cuomo for Oil Transport Order says Eve. “We’re moving out, we’re a Philipstown Board Meeting Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan Thursday praised Gov. Andrew Cuomo for blooming onion right now. There will be 7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St., Cold Spring taking steps to protect New York waterways, including the Hudson River, during crude a lot of different avenues these things 845-265-5200 | philipstown.com oil transportation. Sullivan reacted to the governor’s new executive order instructing are taking us down: anthologies, state agencies to immediately review safety procedures and regulations to protect podcasts. Hopefully people will say ‘hey Friday, February 7 communities and natural resources. — we want to be part of this’ … although Cuomo acted after serious accidents involving the transportation of extremely flammable we’re breaking out this year, we’ve had a Kids & Community crude oil from North Dakota’s Bakken oil fields. The port of Albany handles about 40,000 pretty good run and from here on it’s carloads of Bakken crude oil, some of it subsequently shipped along the Hudson. going to get even better.” Free Tax Assistance for Seniors and The next CAPS takes place on Friday, Low Income “The Hudson River and Hudson Valley, its people, and the natural resources we Feb. 7, at the HCC, located at 477 Main 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Howland Public Library treasure are at risk every day to the potentially devastating impacts of a crude oil spill St., Beacon. The featured poets are Susan See details under Monday. from the rail and oil tankers” going through river towns, Sullivan said. “Both federal and state agencies and our city and town emergency response departments are Konz and Guy Reed. Admission is $5 and Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music underprepared to respond adequately to a spill into the Hudson or an accident in one includes refreshments. Visit 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center of our communities. Gov. Cuomo’s comprehensive executive order is just the action callingallpoets.net, which, Jurkovic and 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie needed to mobilize state agencies to evaluate these risks and to recommend actions Eve admit, is not always up-to-date, but 845-454-5800 | midhudsonciviccenter.org that will strengthen our readiness to respond.” does include further contact information. Music & Movement (ages 3-5) (First Session) 10:45 a.m. Beacon Yoga Center 464 Main St., Beacon “Currier & Ives: More Than 845-264-9565 | hudsonriverfeldenkrais.com a Christmas Card” Coyote Hunt Contest (Opens) 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Weigh-in at Fire House A presentation by Route 52, White Sulphur Springs | 845-482-4987 Boscobel Executive Director Steven Miller sullivancountysportsmensfederationny.com Saturday, February 8, 5 p.m. Throughout the 19th century, New York City print publishers Nathanial Currier Theater & Film and James Merritt Ives produced thousands of pictures of America, which Tokyo Story (1953) are as popular today as they were when they were fi rst produced. Currier and 1:15 & 4 p.m. Jacob Burns Film Center Ives tapped into the purchasing interests of a rising middle class who had the See details under Saturday. discretionary time and money to buy a ordable pictures for various, new settings in which to display them. Steven Miller will explain the history of N. Currier and Currier & Ives companies and Ongoing show the wide range of scenes they produced, beyond their most well-known winter scenes. Art & Design Admission: $5 for the general public/ Members free Visit philipstown.info/galleries Free admission will also be given to attendees of the West Point Foundry book launch. Religious Services RSVP: [email protected] Visit philipstown.info/services or call 845-265-4010. The Putnam History Museum Meetings & Lectures 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, N.Y. www.putnamhistorymuseum.org Steven Miller Alcoholics Anonymous | Visit philipstown.info/aa 12 January 31, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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vate equity and energy finance. He also alongside the Hudson River EagleFest Set for Feb. 8 serves on boards of numerous organiza- — except for a six-year hippie Putnam Highlands Audubon Society tions that share a common vision with hiatus on a farm in Maine. participates at Croton Point Park, Glynwood, including Scenic Hudson and Thinking, and dreaming, in Boscobel hosts viewing station Boscobel Restoration. color, is the essence of her Frank (Chip) von Arx Allemann was artist’s statement. utnam Highlands Audubon Society Glynwood’s previous board chairman. Her whimsical signature (PHAS) will participate in Teatown’s P Over the five years of Allemann’s leader- is to punctuate work with a Hudson River EagleFest at Croton Point ship, Glynwood flourished. sneaky dash of her beloved Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 8 “Chip has been a tireless ambassador periwinkle. On the other (snow date Feb. 9). Bald Eagles are abun- for Glynwood and its programs through- hand, Cris had a bitter feud dant this time of year over and around out his years of distinguished service with red for decades; but the Hudson River, and EagleFest is the and leadership, and we all have tremen- this past summer, at the perfect opportunity to view these ma- dous gratitude and appreciation for him urging of a bumper crop of jestic birds in the wild. Hike out to the and the indispensable contributions he tomatoes, called an emo- river, and then come back into heated has made,” Reese said. tional truce and began a tents where eagle presentations, raptor cascade of red musings shows, and children’s activities will take that, in hindsight, mystifies place. The PHAS table in the main tent New Anthology Celebrates her. What blindness led to will have Audubon information for all, such an awakening? Words eagle related guides and books for sale, Kirkland College fail — yet again. and eagle handouts for children. Visit rawn to a young college full of prom- When not battling large teatown.org for event details. ise and unencumbered by tradi- D rodents who wrongly pre- Boscobel House and Gardens will also tional academia, the alumnae, faculty, The Miracle Worker Photo courtesy of County Players sume that her Hastings-on- open their grounds for the EagleFest and administration of Kirkland College Hudson garden is theirs, event where visitors will find breathtak- were among the first generation to study Kossow settles into a rhythm ing vistas and viewing opportunities creative writing, American studies, County Players presents of pastels, dog walks, deep friendships, mis- from the Belvedere overlooking the Hud- women’s studies, and other disciplines. sions to Malawi, Africa, playing hammer son River. There will be eagle experts Known for innovation, Kirkland offered The Miracle Worker dulcimer, and more pastels. with scopes, a heated tent and compli- written evaluations rather than grades, ounty Players continues its 56th She is a signature member of the Pastel mentary hot cocoa. Grab a free keepsake independent studies, and self-designed season with The Miracle Worker at C Society of America, and a member of Con- map and head on to the next viewing concentrations. However, after a tumul- 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. An uplifting necticut Pastel Society, with recent shows station for a fun day of searching for our tuous merger with coordinate partner and powerful tale, The Miracle Worker at the Garrison Art Center and Trinity Gal- national bird in the magnificent Hudson Hamilton College, Kirkland ceased to ex- tells the story of a young Helen Keller. lery, Lime Rock, Conn. Valley. Though it is not necessary, sign- ist in May 1978. Left without her hearing or sight after a After a career in graphic design, it up to spot eagles at Boscobel by register- devastating childhood illness, was time to return to her first love of ing at Boscobel.org. Keller’s life changes when she meets her remarkable teacher, painting. She is grateful to be on exhibi- Anne Sullivan, and finally be- tion at Cathryn’s Tuscan Grill, 91 Main gins to connect with the world St., Cold Spring. Call 845-265-5582. All around her. The Miracle Work- works available for sale. Except maybe er is one of the most fascinat- the tomatoes. ing true stories ever brought to the stage, and is appropriate Constitution Marsh for all ages. Christine Crawfis directs Offers After-School this inspirational drama, and Birding Program is thrilled to be working with a onstitution Marsh will offer an af- talented cast and crew. ter-school program for grades two Subsequent performances C through four at Stony Kill Farm Educa- will be Feb. 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 Tom Mullane demonstrates the grip of tion Center Barn Classroom this winter. at 8 p.m., and Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. eagle talons. Photo courtesy of PHAS For the Birds! teaches environmental Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for awareness and appreciation of nature seniors/children under 12. Call through the study of birds. 845-298-1491 for reservations or Glynwood Names During this six-week session, students order tickets online at county- will learn about a broad range of topics Alexander Reese New players.org. County Players Falls including bird identification, habitat, be- Theatre is located at 2681 W. Board Chairman havior, adaptations, and migration. The Main, Wappingers Falls. he board of directors of agricultural classes will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tnonprofit Glynwood has announced on Tuesdays: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, the appointment of Alexander Reese as Cristine Kossow and March 11. The total cost for the six- its new chairman. Continuing his fam- Pastel Exhibit week program is $90 per student, and ily’s legacy of environmental conserva- Kirkland College anthology edited by Jo Pitkin students should be available to partici- tion, Reese has been active in sustainable Image courtesy of the author Opens At Cathryn’s pate every week. Space is limited to 20 agriculture and historic preservation in Tuscan Grill students. To RSVP, call 845-265-2601, the region throughout his career. ext. 15, or email [email protected]. With the knowledge that Kirkland’s “Alex shares our commitment to pro- should warn you that I think in color, alumnae are finite, editor Jo Pitkin re- moting sustainable agriculture and not in words.” This was Cristine Kos- solved to gather the Kirkland community “I protecting the scenic landscapes of the sow’s fair warning to her future husband Canstruction® Event at together once again. She set out to help Hudson Valley,” said Glynwood President in the first five minutes of their first date. coordinate Kirkland Voices, the first-ev- Poughkeepsie Galleria Kathleen Frith. “He has been an invalu- That date, and her whole life, unfolded er alumnae reunion reading. Pitkin then able board member, and I look forward Benefits the went a step further, soliciting work from to continuing to work with Alex in his the contributors to Kirkland Voices and Hungry new position, as well as the rest of the utilizing social media, the Internet, and our area school teams will board of directors, as we work towards word of mouth to reach out to alumnae showcase canned food realizing our vision of agriculture thriv- F who had not been able to attend Kirk- sculptures and compete in a ing in the Hudson Valley.” land Voices. Lost Orchard preserves the public judging of their works Reese resides at Obercreek Farm, legacy of Kirkland College pioneers with to benefit the hungry in the an estate in Dutchess County that has poetry, drama, stories, creative nonfic- Hudson Valley. The event will been in his family for six generations. tion, and more. be held at the Poughkeepsie The farm operates with a commitment Pitkin is the author of The Measure Galleria, Route 9, Poughkeep- to grow sustainable, fresh vegetables and Cradle of the American Circus: Po- sie, from Feb. 1-7, under the for nearby Hudson Valley communities. ems from Somers, New York. She re- auspices of Canstruction®, Similar to Glynwood’s Farm, Obercreek’s ceived her B.A. in creative writing and an international competition land had been fallow for decades, and literature from Kirkland College and that raises awareness about Reese has worked to restore the property MFA in poetry from the Writers’ Work- world hunger while facilitat- and bring the land back into production shop at the University of Iowa. She lives ing the donation of thousands since he took over ownership of the farm in Cold Spring. of pounds of canned food to in 2005. local food pantries. Reese has also been involved in real es- Exhibition by pastel artist Cristine Kossow The competition will fea- tate and venture capital investment with Visit www.philipstown.info for news Image courtesy of the artist ture the archi- (To next page) previous experience in European pri- updates and latest information. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper January 31, 2014 13

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(from previous page) tectural designs ing reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 7. of students in kindergarten through Regular hours are noon to 5 p.m. Thurs- grade 12 from The Kildonan School, day through Sunday. Call 845-809-5838 Oakwood Friends School, The Randolph or visit gallery66ny.com. School and Poughkeepsie Day School, which was selected by Canstruction® as the official organizer and promoter Assemblywoman Galef to of the competition. The entry receiving Hold Health Care Forum the largest number of cans, as donated Small businesses and individuals still by visitors to the Galleria that week, will have time to sign up for health care be declared the “People’s Choice” winner. All cans used in food sculptures and do- ssemblywoman Sandy Galef will nated through this competition will go Ahost a forum to address the Afford- to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. able Care Act in New York State. Panel- Says Poughkeepsie Day School’s ists will discuss the best way to identify community liaison, Christina Powers, a good fit for small businesses and indi- “Poughkeepsie Day School is honored to viduals who have not yet set up health be spearheading this community effort insurance through the New York State Gen. George Washington established his headquarters and residence in 1782 at for the second year. We urge everyone marketplace, who may have lingering the Hasbrouck family home in Newburgh. Photo by Mary Ann Ebner to come down to the Galleria … with questions, or who want to find out about their canned goods and vote! Last year, how to avoid being the target of fraudu- Bring family, friends and neighbors to A Little Suite for Christmas, using the Canstruction® JR Hudson Valley col- lent schemes. this family-oriented three-day event. Ad- inside of a piano. lected 5,975 pounds of canned food. With Expert panelists include John mission is by donation. Call 845-562-1195. For their concert at the Howland Cen- everyone’s help, we can top this number.” Ravitz from the Business Council of Washington’s Headquarters State Historic ter the two pianists have chosen to play Visit canstruction.org. Read more Westchester, Danielle Holahan from the Site is located at 84 Liberty St., Newburgh. Sergei Rachmaninoff’sSuite No. 2 for about the event at canstructionhv.com. New York State Health Benefit Exchange, . Two Pianos, Opus 17, Four Movements and Michael Reisman from the New York Michelle LeBlanc for Two Pianos by Phillip Glass and Igor Gallery 66 NY Exhibition State Attorney General’s Office. Stravinsky’s own arrangement for two “This is an opportunity for my con- Performs Valentine’s pianos of The Rite of Spring. Features Glass and stituents and small businesses to make Day Weekend at Hudson The concert takes place at 4 p.m. on Ceramic Artists sure they are in compliance with the Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Howland Cultural federal law by the end of March 31 House River Inn Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, followed by All Fired Up opens Feb. 7 which is the deadline to sign up for azz vocalist Michelle LeBlanc returns a reception to meet the artists. health insurance,” said Assemblywoman Tickets are $30 ($10 students). Call hase away the cold of February with to Hudson House River Inn in Cold Galef. “I hope this panel discussion, J 845-297-9243. Visit howlandmusic.org. a celebration of art born of heat and Spring for Valentine’s Day weekend. En- C plus the navigators and enrollment fire. Gallery 66 NY recently sent out an joy “jazz for lovers” from 7 to 10 p.m. on specialists who will be in atten- open call to the nation’s foremost glass Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and 15. dance, will be of great service to local Howland Public Library and ceramics artists, for participation in LeBlanc and pianist Hiroshi Yamaza- residents and business owners and op- a fine art exhibition. Eminent jurors Ron- ki played at the Hudson House on New Offers Homework Help erators, and I encourage all who are da Schaer and Wendy Gilvey have selected Year’s Eve and look forward to their next he Howland Public Library, 313 Main interested and who may need this guid- 15 artists to be featured in the showing. appearance in the tavern room. Make St., Beacon, offers an after-school ance to attend.” T Schaer is the owner of RASgalleries, reservations by calling 845-265-9355. drop-in Homework Center for students The Affordable Care Act and the New American Art Glass, Ceramics and Fine in grades one through eight. The center York State of Health event will be held Art Gallery. Having a background in de- that operates Mondays through Wednes- from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, Beacon sign, business, art history and advertis- days from 3 to 5 p.m. is a safe and super- at Croton Village Hall, 1 Van Wyck St., ing has served her well as a successful vised place for children to receive home- Croton-on-Hudson 10520 (off of Old Piano Duo to Perform at gallerist in the Napa Valley since 1990. work assistance. Homeschoolers are Post Road). If weather is inclement, call Howland Center Gilvey started her career as the first welcome, too. The Center runs around Galef’s district office at 914-941-1111 or full-time employee of the famous Pol- ontinuing its Piano Festival 2014, the the Beacon City School District calendar, the Village of Croton at 914-271-4781. ich Tallix Fine Art Foundry. Wendy and Howland Chamber Music Circle pres- and is closed when schools are closed. Contact Galef at [email protected]. C John Gilvey, Michael Benzer and Jenni- ents a concert of works written for two There is an open-door policy. Anyone ny.us or by phone at 914-941-1111. fer Smith founded Hudson Beach Glass pianos featuring pianists Frederic Chiu, can drop in after signing in. Seniors in 1987 in Beacon. in a return engagement, along with his from the Beacon High School Honor So- Jurors’ choices were made based on Celebrate with General frequent collaborator Andrew Russo. ciety (supervised by the Youth Services originality of design and skill in execution. Chiu’s intriguing piano playing and Librarian) are on hand to assist younger Gallery 66 NY is located at 66 Main George at Washington’s teaching springs from a diverse set of students. Services include: homework St., Cold Spring. All Fired Up will run Headquarters experiences and interests: his Asian/ help and guidance in Common Core American/European background, his math and other subjects, help with writ- Feb. 7 through March 2, with an open- elebrate Washington’s Birthday from musical training, and an early and ongo- ing assignments and school projects, and noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 15, 16 and 17. C ing exploration of artificial intelligence computer resources, including Internet It’s a three-day birthday celebration that and human psychology. and database services. includes reenactments, historical topical Russo is known for his diversity of in- The Homework Center’s purpose is to talks, music, and crafts. And of course, terests and experiences, whether music, assist children with their school work George Washington will be there. After business or politics. His appearance as a only; it is not one-to-one tutoring. No all, the general should be present to cut finalist at the 2001 Van Clyburn Interna- pre-registration is necessary for this free the first piece of his birthday cake each tional Piano Competition drew attention service. Contact Ginny Figlia, Head of day. Be in good voice to sing Happy when he became the first pianist to per- Youth Services: 845-831-1134, ext.103 or Birthday to Gen. Washington. form a significant work, George Crumb’s [email protected].

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“The idea is not to have really speaks to the kids. It’s a great book a debate, but a safe place to use to discuss issues: it’s uplifting, in- Engaging in Middle School Conversation in which to disagree, if spiring and it motivates you to see your Haldane’s Community you do. If the facilitator own problems in a universal light. These sees new questions emerging, he or she are issues that need to be talked about Reads Night explores will pop in a new question based on the in middle school. The idea for Commu- compassion, acceptance patterns shown.” The overall idea is for nity Reads is for students to take time to everyone to emerge having gained knowl- be in a safe place, with their parents and By Alison Rooney edge not only of what others think but teachers and just talk.” maybe understanding or altering their MSIT member Maeve Eng-Wong is lthough the Haldane campus is own interpretation. developing an array of questions for fa- an inclusive K-12 body, each of Haldane seventh grade English Lan- cilitators to use as discussion prompts. Aits three components seeks to guage Arts teacher Danielle Pece has She says, “Each group will be guided by forge its own identity. The middle school been the key teacher involved in plan- questions that allow the group to discuss (grades six, seven and eight) may be the ning for this inaugural event. She uses the book as a whole and to also consider smallest, but it is determined to carve the “Socratic Method” in her classroom, the perspectives of different commu- out its distinct place in the whole. with students often gathered round in a nity members. The groups will explore To bring middle school students, par- circle for sharing-type discussions. Pece the multi-layered process of accepting ents and teachers together, Haldane is excited about the participation rate. and integrating one young boy with a Elementary and Middle School Princi- “It started out with 10 or 12 sign-ups distinct difference into a new school. A pal Brent Harrington, together with the and then the buzz got out and more and seemingly small and normal event that Middle School Improvement Committee more kids decided to participate, which is so much more.” Some of the questions (MSIT) have come up with a Community is great — it’s almost a positive form of are quite straightforward, while others Reads (CR) program, culminating in an Wonder by R.J. Palacio, to be discussed peer pressure,” she says. allow the students to consider a bit more, event on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the school. by all at Haldane Community Read Wonder was brought to Harrington’s for example: “Do you think that Jack and “We wanted to promote a sense of Photo by A. Rooney attention by Celia Thomas, the Haldane Summer took a risk by choosing to be community in the middle school by hav- sation, we’ll make sure there’s a seat for teacher assistant who oversees the ele- friends with Auggie? Explain.” Or, “What ing a community read, and to foster a you in the circle,” says Harrington. mentary library. She read it and thought did Julian do to isolate Auggie? Do you sense of literacy and engage in conversa- It works quite simply: a book, Wonder, it would be perfect to use with fifth grade think that the author, by not having Ju- tion about the middle school experience,” by R.J. Palacio, was chosen and student, classes last spring. Thomas notes: “After lian change at the end of the book, made Harrington said. parent(s) and teachers are expected to working for many years with children the story more believable?” The voluntary program has attracted read the book. On CR night attendees and adults who have special needs, rang- Themes in this novel tie in with Hal- more than 30 students, for a total of over will split into small, mixed grade stu- ing from problems focusing to the se- dane’s “Character Education” program, 70 participants, exceeding the goal set in dent/parent/teacher groups. Each group verely autistic I have experienced many emphasizing the student as a whole this first year it has been offered. Students will be seated in a circle with a Haldane challenges. The book Wonder by R.J. Pa- and not just focused solely on academ- may continue to sign up until the CR teacher as a facilitator. The facilitator lacio is an easy read that is well written. ics. What separates this from other pro- night takes place. “If you’ve read the book will put forth broad questions, which This book is uplifting, humorous and un- grams, says Pece, is that many “tell kids and are willing to engage in rich conver- can be answered in many ways. Pece says settling all in one. I think that it is so im- how they should be behaving, what they portant for children to be aware of how should be feeling, but on this community lucky they are and to accept those who night they’ll have a chance to talk it out, are in some way challenged. This book bounce ideas around in a Socratic way, shows how cruel kids can be and also which will hopefully allow them to grow Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? how caring they can be. Wonder makes and understand it themselves. Students you laugh, makes you cry and makes you are much more receptive to peer ideas.” feel good all over!” The CR evening will begin in the audi- Pece says Wonder “really speaks to torium, with a brief talk by Harrington. students. Its protagonist is a boy with Two middle school students, Theo Bates a facial deformity who has always been and Justin Roffman, will show a video home-schooled. Now he is entering they are making, asking other students

 
 school. Everyone is uncertain of how to to reflect on Wonder. Melanie Campani- handle the situation. The book is not only le, a parent and member of the “Gang Up about the challenges he faces in becom- For Good” PTA sub-committee, which ing accepted, but is equally about how is focused on character education and the students grow. It touches upon bul- building positive values, has arranged lying and acceptance. Sometimes, with for a fun photo booth, in which kids can   Young Adult literature you can hear the strike quirky poses, which will be shared adult voice in the writing, but this one — sparking another facet of community. Which Money-Saving Energy

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Roots and Shoots Protecting Natural Resources by Conserving Land From Development By Pamela Doan ests and waterways, invasive plants, wildlife and insects are crowding out n the third of a series of conversations and threatening the ecosystems of native with local leaders about critical en- species. The warmer temperatures are Ivironmental issues, Andrew Chmar, making a northward expansion easy to executive director, and MJ Martin, direc- navigate. HHLT counsels landowners on tor of outreach and development of the stewardship plans to combat the impact Hudson Highlands Land Trust, discuss of invasive species and helps to provide how preserving land and smart growth resources and this is an important front protect natural resources. Hudson High- in the struggle to manage these issues. lands Land Trust works with private The public benefits to staving off the landowners who want to preserve their threats of unchecked development come properties and is celebrating their 25th not only from the preservation of natu- anniversary this year. HHLT has helped ral resources and adapting to climate to preserve 1,300 acres from development change. In the Hudson Highlands, tour- in the Hudson Highlands. When land is ism and recreation drive our economy, preserved, the conservation easement which means that conserving land has creates a permanent stewardship plan an added benefit for our local vitality. that HHLT oversees. There are many Chmar said, “The public benefits un- rules about how conservation easements doubtedly through conservation ease- are formed and their purpose ensuring ments. It helps protect the scenic enjoy- that the land meet certain public benefit ment and protect the Hudson River. By and conservation standards. protecting all of this scenic beauty, it The scenic beauty of our area is worth conserving. Photo by P. Doan The 1,300 acres that HHLT has worked serves to promote the idea that this is an with local landowners to conserve are area to attract tourists.” and wetlands and vistas are taken into conservation. It only takes a glance at critically important. “Those protected consideration for the public good before news headlines to understand the crisis lands create positive natural resource “Tourism and recreation are new building is approved. As an environ- that develops when a watershed is con- protections,” Chmar said. “It improves a $4 billion industry in the mental challenge, growth is one of the taminated like it was recently in West clean water and helps protect drinking key issues we’ll face in the future. “We Virginia. Daily life grinds to a halt and water supplies. A lot of work goes to- Hudson Valley. There are five always have to realize that growth has fear and anxiety over the short and long ward directly and indirectly protecting state parks in this immediate costs,” Chmar said. “For example, how term public health implications raise these open spaces and natural resourc- many straws go in the ground in terms of questions that might never be satisfac- es.” Forests also help manage rainwater. area. Just look to the north wells and septic systems? This impacts torily answered. Careful planning miti- In our changing climate in New York, and south to see what can ground water. Growth should be done gates these effects, if not entirely eras- over the past 60 years there has been in a manner that doesn’t materially and ing them. Stop by a committee meeting more than a 70 percent increase in rain- happen if we don’t preserve permanently affect the character of this some night when the Comprehensive fall events when more than two inches the scenic beauty.” community.” Plan is being reviewed and add your falls in a 48-hour period, according to The natural landscape is the sum of voice to the discussion. It’s the place the National Climate Assessment. For- the future legacy we all contribute to where decisions are made and that fu- ests capture that rainfall and decrease Martin added that, “Tourism and rec- leaving behind for future generations. ture legacy can be shaped. flooding. Research from Cornell Coop- reation are a $4 billion industry in the What is at stake is determined by how erative University shows that when just Hudson Valley. There are five state parks we manage present moment issues in a Visit www.philipstown.info for news 10 percent of forest cover is lost to de- in this immediate area. Just look to the way that ensures both preservation and updates and latest information. velopment and impervious surfaces are north and south to see what can happen created, flooding increases in frequency if we don’t preserve the scenic beauty.” by nearly 30 percent. Since 1969 HHLT promotes the idea of smart N Chmar noted that the greatest prob- Call R IN growth. Placing checks on develop- A G lem in our area was the altered land- Today to ment doesn’t mean that it’s stalled or W scape from invasive species. In our for- prevented. It simply means that forests Schedule Your

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City of Beacon Mourns Loss (from page 1) feeds, Gulley added, “It is amazing how conservation organizations he helped to Washington, D.C., in 1972. A the death of someone who changed this realize, young environmentalists inspired few weeks later, the Federal world can affect so many of us so inti- by his leadership, and Beacon residents Water Pollution Control Act mately.” who will miss a chance encounter with was passed over President Sam Anderson, a journalist and a Bea- him on a street corner, at the post office, Richard Nixon’s veto. con resident since 2005, wrote an article or one of the city’s outdoor festivals. “It is a great honor to about Pete Seeger in the magazine, New “Pete will go on inspiring those who have a part in carrying out York, for his 90th birthday celebration at endeavor to heal us humans and our one his legacy and to be sure Madison Square Garden. “Every June lonely planet, long after we say our final it becomes manifest,” said he serves strawberry shortcake at a fes- goodbyes to the man himself,” said Paul Greene. tival at our riverfront park, which na- Gallay, President of Riverkeeper, in a pre- “Pete Seeger is a he- tives tell me was some kind of flaming pared statement. “We promise to carry roic figure. He stood up toxic waste dump before the Clearwater on his work and make the most of the for the Hudson River and came around. He’s visited my daughter’s gifts he left us.” the communities along preschool class. I’ve even overcome my Manna Jo Greene, Environmental its shores at a time when crowd-singing aversion, temporarily, to Director for Hudson River Sloop Clear- most people were indif- sing Christmas carols with him on Main water, saw her first Pete Seeger concert ferent about these special Pete Seeger, left, with Scenic Hudson President Ned Street. That’s the power of Pete Seeger: about 50 years ago. She was invited to places. He personified the Sullivan at a community event No matter what he’s doing, no matter join Clearwater, founded by Seeger, in ideal that Scenic Hudson’s Photo courtesy of Scenic Hudson what your level of resistance, he always 1999. She calls him her mentor. founders fought for at finds a way to make you join in.” “It was never about Pete. It was always Storm King Mountain — rie to Beacon more than 20 years ago as Connie Hogarth was a friend of Pete about making this a better world, inspir- the belief that every person can take a a local version of the Clearwater and the Seeger’s for 45 years and his neighbor for ing people to work together through the principled stand, fight for a healthy en- Sojourner Truth, “floating classrooms” to 16 years. “He was a man of elegant hu- power of song,” Greene said in an inter- vironment and make a difference to save raise awareness for water conservation mility with a simple idea: use the power view. “He had a vision that the Hudson our planet,” said Ned Sullivan, president on the Hudson River. The Beacon Sloop of music and song to inspire change. His River could be cleaned and restored to of Scenic Hudson. “He was a potent in- Club was founded by Seeger to maintain untiring commitment to the environ- its natural state. It was unheard of at the spiration to me, my wife Tara, and our the boat and also organizes the annual ment, to peace and to social justice has time, when it was like a sewer from all of daughters. He reached into the hearts of Strawberry, Corn and Pumpkin festivals had an enormous influence on everyone the industrial discharge. He reconnected people of all ages and circumstances, in- in Riverfront Park and other educational who met him,” she said. people to the river with a boat (Sloop cluding countless children who sailed on and recreational events. Referring to the countless children Clearwater), and took his message right the Clearwater along his beloved Hud- Saul Rozinky, President of the Sloop who met Seeger and to the Rivertown into the halls of Congress.” son. We will miss him, but the power of Club, said that well into his 80s Seeger Kids music group he started, Hogarth Greene referred to a petition and im- the lessons he gave us will endure.” was present at every executive meeting. said, “Even when he wasn’t feeling at his promptu concert Seeger organized in Pete Seeger gave the Sloop Woody Guth- “When he was hale and hearty, he would best, when he was in a room with kids, he come with his agenda items, and then he would come to life with a burst of energy would stay for the circle of song that fol- that was infectious. The younger genera- Pete Seeger’s Musical Legacy (from page 7) lowed.” tion was at the heart of his existence. The Sojourner Truth, which belonged to lead people in song,” said singer Cat Guthrie. Musician and museum director They will carry Pete’s vision for ‘seven to Ferry Sloops, became unmoored from David Ross added: “It was an important night for people in the area. It’s no mistake generations ahead,’ a Native American its docking in Hastings during a fair that this community is so full of creative, talented and engaged people. Pete was ecological concept.” weather gale in September 2001 and was leading by example.” “Even though I didn’t get to spend destroyed. The Woody Guthrie is in need At the Towne Crier in Beacon on Wednesday night, over 300 people filled the room, much time with Pete, he has been my of major repairs, for which the Beacon and listened to more than 40 musicians. David Bernz, lifelong friend and producer of power animal for my work in Beacon,” Sloop Club is in the middle of its largest some of Seeger’s later work and a member of Work o’ the Weavers, served as emcee for said Sarah Womer, director of Zero to fundraising campaign ever. the evening and played a song he wrote for Seeger. Go, a recycling and reuse consulting firm “Pete was an example of authenticity, “Pete Seeger championed songs that sought to improve the quality of people’s lives. based in Beacon. “I never acknowledged he truly practiced what he preached,” And when he sang them, and got people to sing along with him, it really happened,” it until now, but he’s an unspoken part of said Ava Bynum, executive director of said Mark Murphy, bass player and also a member of Work o’ the Weavers. the reason why I’ve worked so hard. Hudson Valley Seed and manager of Dan Einbender accompanied three of the Rivertown Kids in a song they had “Of course there’s more to be done but, Cold Spring Farmers’ Market. She first learned from Seeger and sung on his Grammy-winning Tomorrow’s Children in 2010. once people know how, they take it home met Seeger while working at Clearwa- A.J. Lukan, one of the kids, spoke about Seeger: “When I first met him, he seemed like and keep doing it,” continued Womer. “I ter. “He taught me not just that everyone a regular guy. When I got older and realized how famous he was, he was still the same think the defining concept is contagion. can make a difference but that everyone regular guy, gentle and kind.” Pete wanted everyone to participate — does make a difference, whether they are Tery Udell, director of Rivertown Kids, writes about the program, initiated by every voice in song, every hand clapping. meaning to or not. That everything you Seeger. “We are honored and humbled to have been blessed with eight years of Pete’s It’s a beautiful thing. We have to keep his say, believe and do is a chance to change guidance and mentorship. He was and will always be our inspiration in the power of song going and encourage more people the world for the better.” collectively raising our voices in song in the hope of building a better world.” to sing along with us.” “No event was Musician Stacy Labriola witnessed Seeger’s energy with kids at the annual Little too small for him. If Stony Point Hoot. “As a kids’ music ‘performer’ I know how difficult it can be to wran- people were engaged, gle them. He was still able to remember every verse (in order!) to She’ll Be Coming activated, and moti- ‘Round the Mountain.” Singer-songwriter Kathleen Pemble, also a children’s music vated to protect our teacher, recalled how “45-plus years ago, my mom would often take me to see Pete at communities and en- the Ossining Public Library. I remember thinking he was a total rock star. He had us vironment, then he singing rounds, in harmony ... such beautiful childhood memories.” was there to show his Damon Banks, a bass player in Cold Spring, also remembered Seeger’s influence. support,” said Dana “The first time I met Pete and Toshi Seeger changed my life forever,” he said. “My wife S. Gulley, community and I weren’t ‘comfortable’ living in our town when we first moved up. There isn’t a outreach and vol- lot of diversity to begin with and we found out that this area has a lot of racist/anti- unteer coordinator Semitic history. Pete saw me with my bass on the train platform one day, walked up for Riverkeeper. In to me and and asked me: ‘Do you live around here ? Do you know about the history of response to the out- this area?’ I didn’t recognize him at the time and I just rolled my eyes and said, ‘Yeah, pouring of personal I heard about it.’ He then began to talk about how because of his music, his environ- stories about Seeger mental and political activism, and his ‘friends’ this area made it difficult for him to live on social media news- in for many years. He said he stuck with it because of its natural beauty, his family and the strong friendships that developed. He thought that my presence as a local resident Banjo over shoulder, cookie in hand, Seeger waves goodbye (and an African-American musician/teacher) to friends at a Beacon Sloop Club fundraiser, August 2013. was a very positive development for the com- Below, Seeger’s iconic signature Photos by Kate Vikstrom munity and it would be great if I ‘stayed in the neighborhood.’ He finally told me who he was (which blew my mind) and the three of us rode down to the Bronx together. That ex- perience really inspired us to stay.” Stephen Clair, who runs Beacon Music Factory and Beacon Riverfest, summed up his feelings. “I don’t feel like there’s a hole in the community since his death. In- stead, we’re so full and so enriched by Pete, whether he’s walking down the street or not. We don’t even know yet the extent that he’s impacted us.”