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Friday, October 23, 2015 161 Main St., Cold Spring , N.Y. | philipstown.info Merchants Happy County Faces to See Seastreak Deadline on Visitors Ailes’ Money for Crowds are a challenge Senior Center By Michael Turton Odell and Scuccimarra old Spring’s autumn economy is urge legislature to act booming, and weekend cruises Cthat bring hundreds of shoppers to By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong Main Street are a big part of the surge in business. Last Saturday alone (Oct. 17), hile clearing another legisla- 800 passengers disembarked from two tive hurdle, plans to create a Seastreak catamarans that traveled up WPutnam County senior citizens the Hudson River from Highland, New center at the Butterfield redevelopment Jersey, and lower Manhattan. Another became ensnared in fresh complications 500 came on Sunday. this week. They included both fears of Having several hundred people de- losing $500,000 pledged by the Ailes scend on Main Street presents challeng- family if the County Legislature fails to es, especially for restaurants. But no one soon approve a Butterfield lease and ex- was complaining. pressions of both enthusiasm and doubt “The Columbus Day weekend was my about locating the senior center in the best in 15 years,” said Caryn Cannova, existing Lahey pavilion, which currently owner of the Kismet gift shop. “The Sea- (Continued on Page 3) streak is absolutely vital to fourth quar- ter sales, especially with no Cold Spring by Candlelight,” she said, referring to the popular annual tour of historic homes, traditionally held on the first weekend in December but cancelled for 2015. Shops get a big boost Craig Muraszewski, owner of the Cold Spring General Store, used the word “ecstatic” to describe his reaction to the Seastreak visits. “I’m thankful and blessed that they want to come to our little town,” he said. Muraszewski noted the cruises have helped strengthen ties among local busi- nesses. Last week Main Street business Part of the old Butterfield Hospital owners circulated emails to provide no- Fall color near Garrison Dock Photo by Lucy Freilich awaits demolition. Photo by L.S. Armstrong tice that 800 passengers would land on Saturday. That sort of cooperation, Mu- raszewski said, “is what really brings Beacon Voters to Decide on Six City Council Seats people together.” Entire council along with mayor on ballot address the consolidation of Beacon’s three firehouses and Leonora Burton, who operates The police presence on city streets, among many other issues. To Country Goose, said her sales have been By Jeffrey Simms help readers familiarize themselves with the candidates and “very good” as a result of the cruisers. races, The Paper sent four questions to the 10 candidates. The “The trip up (Continued on Page 14) leven candidates are vying for the six seats on the Beacon questions and the candidates’ answers are printed below. Some City Council. Voters will decide on Nov. 3 on races that— answers were edited slightly due to space constraints, but ev- Ealong with the mayoral contest between Randy Casale ery effort was made to retain the essence of the candidates’ and Ron Ray — will set the agenda and tone for their city. responses. Council members are elected to two-year terms, and every 1. (Ward candidates) If elected, what is the single biggest seat is contested at the same time. One representative is elected issue that you will address in your home ward? from each of the city’s four wards, and two at-large members round out the council. In Wards 1 and 3, Democratic incum- 1. (At-large candidates) Explain why the City Council has bents Margaret E. “Peggy” Ross and Pamela Wetherbee are de- at-large members, and what, if anything, can they offer that a fending against Republican challengers Diane Spiak-Pisanelli ward representative cannot? (Continued on Page 6) and William Irizarry, respectively. In Ward 4, Dem- ocratic incumbent Ali T. Muhammad is opposed by Samantha A. Tseng, who belongs to the Beacon Works party—while Ward 2 presents the most un- usual race. Democrat Omar Harper defeated longtime Ward 2 Councilman Charles P. Kelly in the September primary, so Harper is the official Democratic can- didate. Harper, however, has also been endorsed by the Dutchess County Republican Committee and will be listed on the ballot as the Republican candidate. His opponent next month, once again, is Kelly — his name on the ballot now as the candidate for the Working Families and Green parties. Republican Chris Olson is challenging the two Sidewalks quickly filled as visitors Democratic at-large incumbents, Lee Kyriacou and poured into shops and restaurants. George M. Mansfield. Photo by M. Turton During the coming term, the council will likely Margaret E. “Peggy” Ross Diane Spiak-Pisanelli 2 October 23, 2015 The Paper philipstown.info Cook On: 1 part chaos, 2 parts calm Roots and Shoots and our two food columns will share this A Toast to France page going forward. By Mary Ann Ebner to taste where a wine comes from. short but food-filled visit to see Co-proprietor Mei Ying So, who along friends in France over the summer with Buzinski is a Culinary Institute of Acentered on art, architecture and America graduate, developed an appre- history in Paris and Normandy, but the ciation for French wine during their six long days of trekking around with muse- weeks of mandatory wines course work at um passes were sustained through meals the Culinary Institute, but she credits her of all sorts. Yes, Notre Dame ranks as a partiality to an even earlier experience. remarkable creation, but after checking “I got my degree in literary studies out its wondrous attributes, our family of with a concentration in French litera- four was eager to step around the corner ture and I spent my junior year in Paris,” to sample Berthillon’s praised ice cream. she said. Though she dedicated far more Counting calories never seriously time to studying in Paris than sampling crossed my mind, and somewhere around wine, Mei Ying recalls her time in France 5,000 per day it seemed as if a transla- Rich and creamy sliced potatoes Photos by M.A. Ebner fondly. “I do favor French wine in gener- tion issue could be used as an excuse to al, and once people taste our wines, they disregard any sense of keeping track. at its October Second love it. One of our best- Whatever the calorie cost, from enjoying Saturday tasting, which selling reds is the L’effet an assortment of delicate macarons or prompted even more Papillon. People come a fine coffee, proper protocol called for French-inspired cooking back for it.” sampling with appreciation. in my own kitchen. Shop We sampled the L’effet I can’t speak for the rest of my family, owners Tim Buzinski and Papillon at home and at but the afterglow of France and its food Mei Ying So stock more a modest price it made a and drink remains with me. Not long than a few French wines, welcome companion to after our return home, we hosted a teen and they poured several dinner, which mirrored student from Paris for two weeks. Igor for tasters to try. one of our Paris meals thanked us with an artisanal box of luxu- “The Mee Godard (Do- — bistro fare with a 50- rious chocolate, classic pralines and silky maine Mee Godard Mor- cl carafe of red. Along truffles that tasted so rich and indulgent gon AOC Grand Cras 2013 with a suggestion that that I was tempted to sign up to host France) is from Morgon Mei Ying recommended, another student. And over the last few which is a Cru village in a vegetarian shepherd’s months, each bottle of wine that we’ve Beaujolais,” Buzinski ex- pie loaded with tons picked up as a hosting gift or to share at plained. “This is the kind of mushrooms, we’ve home seems to boast a French label. of gamay that’s not a guz- Artisan Wine Shop stocks a broad range of French wines. found a little comfort in Now that autumn has arrived, cool zling wine. It’s sophisti- a starchy serving that weather delivers the optimal climate to cated. You want to have ing the shop on Main Street now and in appeared on our plates recreate the hearty dishes served with red it with food — a roast chicken or pork.” the weeks ahead will be ready to drink with roast duck at a restaurant near Nor- wine that we discovered as affordable spe- At this time of year, selecting wines be- and won’t have a chance to age much. mandy. It may be a distant cousin to your cials of the day in France. Artisan Wine comes food focused. Many wines stocked “Most people buying right now are go- great aunt’s scalloped variation or Gratin Shop in Beacon offered several French at Artisan will age well for a couple of ing to be drinking the wine in the next Dauphinois, the paper-thin potato slices wines and a lineup of California selections years, but a high volume of bottles leav- few weeks,” Buzinski said. For an occa- with a crusty baked finish championed by sion like Thanksgiving, with an array Julia Child. This dish is a simple stovetop of food selections around most tables, preparation, perfect served as a side to RESERVE guests will appreciate a wine with struc- just about anything but also so full of first ture and character that will enable them warmth that the creamy sauce and thick Dine. Drink. Discover. slices can stand alone as a main course — Perfect Potatoes partnered with a glass of red wine.

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County Faces Deadline on Ailes’ Money for Senior Center (from page 1) houses medical offices. abstained from the vote to move the But- costs are going to be tremendously lower The legislature’s three-person Physi- terfield lease ahead to consideration by [with Lahey] than the ‘vanilla box’ we cal Services Committee called a special the full legislature, also discounted per- were getting” in a new building. meeting in Carmel for Monday (Oct 19) ceptions that legislators have delayed the Scuccimarra also said the Aileses to review the as-yet secret draft Butter- project. “We had” a decision on the se- “came forward and graciously gave field lease. Shortly after convening, the nior center and its location, he said, but $500,000 to our seniors because they’re committee, joined by the other six leg- then the preferred site abruptly changed. so passionate that they want these se- islators, adjourned into a session closed Pat Sheehy said drawbacks to a new niors to have a wonderful facility. They’re to the press and public, including But- building became apparent in late sum- like I am: It’s been so long. Government terfield developer Paul Guillaro and Pat mer when she reviewed drawings and works so slow.” Sheehy, director of the county’s Office for realized that the buses transporting se- Legislator Carl Albano, who chairs Senior Resources, which oversees county nior citizens would leave them at a lower both the Physical Services Committee senior citizen programs. level, forcing them to cross through the and the full legislature, said originally Sheriff’s Deputies The group emerged an hour later to building and take an elevator upstairs to the county expected to spend $700,000 Arrest Two People discuss lease-related issues, including a the senior facilities. “I became concerned to $1 million on the senior center but memo received at 3:39 that afternoon. and raised the issue,” she said. In con- that with the Lahey building, “we’re go- One charged with larceny; the In it, County Executive MaryEllen Odell trast, the Lahey Pavilion, a single-story ing to be spending a lot less.” With the other with failure to appear urged the committee to send the lease to structure, “offers a tremendous amount lease signed, the county also can try to utnam County Sheriff’s a vote by the full legislature by Nov. 30 of possibilities. We could almost move obtain grants, “a strong possibility,” he PDepartment deputies on Oct. to save half a million dollars promised in there tomorrow,” except for upgrades said. Albano promised input from en- 4 arrested a Westchester County by Roger Ailes, Fox News executive and such as a new kitchen, Sheehy said. gineering experts on the feasibility and woman after a series of thefts at the Garrison resident, and his wife Eliza- Legislator Roger Gross agreed that the costs associated with the Lahey Pavilion. Garrison Golf Club. Meghan Gilbert, beth, who publishes The Putnam County Lahey building was the best choice. How- Earlier in the evening, Paul Guillaro 21, of Buchanan, has been charged News and Recorder. “I implore the com- ever, he observed that “we had a – I won’t told The Paper that upon learning of with grand larceny in the fourth mittee to move this initiative forward,” say a threatening letter – but a letter say- concerns about senior citizens’ access to degree, a felony. Odell said. ing ‘time is of interest’ and you’d better a new building, he met with county of- Authorities allege that over the course After debate, the committee granted do it by Nov. 30 or else. I don’t like being ficials in Carmel to find an alternative. of three weeks, while employed in the her request, with two votes in favor and put in that corner.” He proposed that the He said he asked New York-Presbyterian pro shop at the club, located on Route one abstention. The legislature’s next full Ailes money go into an escrow account. Hudson Valley Hospital, which operates 9, Gilbert stole $1,150 from the regis- session not devoted to the 2016 county Legislator Dini LoBue, too, applauded the Lahey Pavilion, about moving its ter. She was arraigned before Town of budget is scheduled for Nov. 4. the features of the Lahey Pavilion, in- medical offices to the new building and Putnam Valley Justice Louis DiCarlo they were amenable. and released on her own recogni- $500,000 endangered? cluding its spaciousness. Even so, she said, “I have questions about the lease. zance pending an appearance in the In her memo, Odell advised the legis- State-level efforts Town of Philipstown Justice Court. lature that “time is now running out” be- I have money questions.” She reminded When presenting a draft county bud- cause of strictures on the Ailes contribu- her colleagues they are deeply immersed get on Oct. 1, Odell mentioned assistance On Oct. 14 in Nelsonville, meanwhile, Deputy Brian Aisenstat made a tion. “I have been informed by Elizabeth in budget-preparation. “Now,” she con- from state Sen. Sue Serino and Assem- traffic stop and recognized one of Ailes that the Ailes family not-for-profit tinued, “we’ve gotten a letter saying that blywoman Sandy Galef to get New York all of a sudden the money is going to ex- the passengers as a Brooklyn man corporation must disburse the Bradley State funds for the senior center. wanted by Cold Spring police for Foundation prize money -- $250,000 pire. I wish it had been sent a couple of Odell requested Serino, who chairs months ago by the people that possess failing to appear to answer felony which was awarded in 2013 and which the state Senate Committee on Aging, drug charges. After being arraigned the money… . The timing is terrible. It’s is going to be matched by a contribu- for help in obtaining $500,000 in state in Village of Cold Spring Justice Court, tion directly from the Ailes family -– by the first time an issue of this magnitude funds for the center. On Monday, Serino Kevin B. Sola, 21, posted a $2,500 Nov. 30, or they will be forced to forfeit has been squeezed in with the budget.” wrote Odell “to express my genuine sup- cash bail pending a Nov. 18 court the funds,” Odell wrote. “It is our fiscal She recommended a cost-benefit analy- port for the Butterfield redevelopment date. and social responsibility to the people of sis for using the Lahey Pavilion versus a project” and senior center, but did not Putnam County to move this project for- new building, a suggestion also made by mention pursuit of the $500,000 or sug- ward. It would be immensely imprudent Wright. Along with Wright and Gross, gest another amount. to allow this enormous gift of funds to LoBue likewise recommended they ex- Galef, who has led efforts to obtain escape us.” plore putting the Ailes money into escrow. $250,000 in grants, said on Oct. 16 that The Aileses said in December 2014 Legislator Barbara Scuccimarra, who the county must first submit details on that the prize money must be used by the represents Philipstown and has long utilizing the money, “so the Assembly end of 2015 or it would disappear. Like backed a senior center at Butterfield, and Dormitory Authority can properly other recipients, Roger Ailes won a Brad- advocated action: “We’ve seen the num- evaluate” it. ley Prize for individual achievements. In bers; we’ve seen the space. Let’s get this 2013, he explained that he had asked the lease signed and then look into it and Visit philipstown.info for news updates Bradley Foundation to hold the award find out what the costs are. You know the and latest information. for him for use in the senior center. Legislative input Last May, when the legislature autho- rized lease negotiations for the senior center, it was envisioned as going in a October 23 - November 15 new Butterfield structure. Legislator Kevin Wright, inquired why, after some Jesus Christ Superstar 18 months of Butterfield discussions, Directed by Linda Speziale “a couple of weeks ago there was this catastrophic failure of engineering” dis- Tickets at brownpapertickets.com covered in regard to using a new build- 845.838.3006 • philipstowndepottheatre.org ing. Wright, the committeeman who Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY (Theatre is adjacent to train station.)

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Arts/Feature Editor Letters to the Editor Alison Rooney Robert Flaherty for Town Board on those of us on a fixed income. several years during snowstorms. Carl Contributing Editor I would like to encourage my fellow Why is Putnam County’s sales tax has also worked for me as a truck driver Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong residents of Philipstown to support Bob greater than Westchester County’s? when I have needed him. Why do my taxes subsidize a County Carl is a hardworking person and does Senior Correspondent Flaherty in the upcoming Town Board Golf Club? I don’t understand why we his work well. He is not afraid of hard work Michael Turton election. I have known him and his ex- tended family for more than 25 years and taxpayers are in competition with pri- and will make sure jobs are done and done Layout Editor have seen him in a variety of roles that vate enterprise. right. Carl is always willing to work with Kate Vikstrom have had a positive impact on our com- Osborne supports a senior center on this others and help others whenever he can. munity, and I’d like to thank him for that. side of the county, but he questions the Carl is an honest man. I have trusted Calendar Editor From Little League coach to vendor of current proposal to enter into a long-term, him driving my trucks and operating my Chip Rowe $1 hot dogs at Philipstown Soccer Club expensive rental agreement with the devel- machinery. Carl has years of experience [email protected] matches, Bob has repeatedly supported oper of the Butterfield property. Wouldn’t with all different kinds of construction the youth in our community. His gift has a more thoughtful and less expensive ap- trucks and equipment. He knows how to eporters R been a willingness to listen, guide, pitch proach entail a partnership with our Phil- maintain and rebuild roads. Pamela Doan in and do the work. This willingness will ipstown Recreation Department? Carl will make a great highway super- Peter Farrell be a continuing asset to the activities of This “old timer” knows that Lithgow intendent for the Town of Philipstown Brian PJ Cronin our Town Board as it faces the many chal- Osborne is the man for the job. His efforts and I fully support him. will save us seniors some real money. Ernest W. Lyons, Cold Spring Photographer lenges that lie ahead. Please give Bob your Maggie Benmour support in this election. He’s earned it. John Benjamin, Garrison Phil Heffernan, Cold Spring Craig Watters for Town Board Advertising Director Tina Merando for Town Clerk Without hesitation, I would openly like Michele Gedney Lithgow Osborne for County Tina Merando is one of the most dedi- to declare my support of Craig Watters cated of all of our elected officials. I ap- for the position of councilor on the Phil- For information on advertising: Legislator Philipstown deserves strong represen- preciate her openness to all of the people ipstown Town Board. I have spoken with 845-809-5584 tation at the county government in Car- in our town. She has the experience, pas- Craig at length in regards to what he Email: [email protected] mel. We need Lithgow Osborne as our sion and knowledge to run Town Hall would bring to the table in order to ben- Advertising closing: county legislator. and does a great job. It is important to efit and best represent the women and Tuesday at noon For as long as I can remember, our part keep this transparent professionalism in men of Philipstown, and I have in every Requirements: PDF or jpeg of Putnam has been stuck with county the town clerk’s office. I am proud to be instance walked away with a sense of en- (minimum 300 dpi) legislators who simply act as a rubber voting for Tina M. Merando for Philip- lightenment on issues I care about most. Review our rate sheet: stamp for the county executive and not stown town clerk on Nov. 3. Environmentally, fiscally and socially philipstown.info/ads as advocates for the needs of our com- As a reminder, without a presidential speaking, Craig seems to have a very © philipstown.info 2015 munity. Lithgow will change that. or high-profile race, many will not vote clear and executable vision for our com- When our current legislator was this year and people like Tina need your munity, and the intelligence and open- All rights reserved. No part of this asked what she would do as county leg- support If you really care, join me at the minded approach needed to see his and publication may be reproduced in islator, she replied that she intended to polls on Election Day. our vision reach fruition. any form, mechanical or electronic, implement County Executive MaryEllen Dorothy Jackson Craig epitomizes a hard work ethic, without written permission of the Odell’s programs — which means a la- determination, fairness and compassion. publisher. Advertisements designed ser focus on Carmel and Odell’s political Carl Frisenda for Highway Through these qualities Craig will be able by The Paper are copyrighted and backers — not on us. Superintendent to bring a new and much-needed voice may not be reproduced in whole or Our tax money goes to pay for things I have been fortunate over the last sev- and experience to the Philipstown Town in part without permission. like a golf course and other pet proj- eral months to get to know Carl Frisen- Board. Vote for Craig on Nov. 3. He is what ects of the county executive instead of da, and I am so pleased he decided to run Philipstown politicians are lacking, and services for Philipstown. Our current for Philipstown highway superintendent that is true integrity and full transparency. legislator proudly talks about helping this year. As chair of the Philipstown Yes indeed, he is a thoughtful, bright, find space for a senior center, but does Democrats, I can say that we don’t ran- educated individual who truly thinks for nothing about getting funding to staff it. domly choose to back a candidate for of- himself, truly has the best interests of his Watch She even failed to make certain the cen- fice, we wait until we find someone who Philipstown neighbors at heart, and isn’t ter has a kitchen. So the center will be is well qualified and ready to step up to just another bobbleheaded bobblehead. bringing food from the outside. the job. Carl is both. Russ Cusick, Cold Spring video of our When she ran for office, our current As a 34-year veteran of the Putnam legislator vowed to bring back to Philip- County Highway Department, Carl I believe that the overwhelming ma- candidates stown at least some of the sales tax reve- knows roads. As a lifelong resident of jority of people in town on both sides nue that our town’s merchants send to the Philipstown, he knows our roads. He of the aisle would agree that as long as Forum county each year – the practice of almost has experience as both a manager and a things are done in a responsible way and every county in New York (but not Put- worker. Carl is not a big talker, and he use common sense that there is nothing nam). When elected, her tune changed, is certainly not someone who is comfort- wrong with being pro-business. That’s because that is not something that her able blowing his own horn. As a result, why I believe that Craig Watters is a leader, Odell, wants. Odell wants to keep he is someone who knows how to listen. breath of fresh air for the current race for Town Board. See the candidates control of tax revenues because the less When it is time to make difficult deci- fiscally responsible towns in eastern Put- sions about how to maintain our many As an outsider to politics he brings for town offi ces nam use the taxes Philipstown sends to miles of road, it’s important to have good old-fashioned common sense to the table. Besides that, he is not from within discuss the issues Carmel to fill in the shortfalls in those someone in the office of highway super- towns’ budgets. intendent who is able to listen to what the current “establishment.” Would it that aff ect our quality So, we are working for Carmel instead the people of the town want, and who be bad to have someone speak common sense and be from a different political of life. of Carmel working for us. That has to has sufficient experience to make appro- stop — and Lithgow is the one to stop it. priate choices. Carl is the right person party on the town council? I think not. Margaret Yonco-Haines, Garrison for this job. Please cast your vote for Carl That would go a long way in helping the Frisenda on Nov. 3. rest of us feel like we had someone on This senior will vote for Lithgow Os- Kim Conner, Cold Spring the Town Board representing our values. borne for county legislator. Lithgow un- If you are a neighbor in Philipstown you derstands what is of vital concern to us I am writing to support Carl Frisenda should be concerned with what happens Go to seniors: an ever-escalating tax burden as the next Town of Philipstown high- in your community. If “all politics is lo- philipstown.info that is the product of an irresponsible way superintendent. I have known Carl cal,” as a wise man once said, you should Republican majority in the county gov- for more than 45 years. Not only did get out and vote for one of your fellow ernment. It is costing us more than $150 we grow up in the same town, we have neighbors who is running for the town million annually to run Putnam County! worked together over the years. We both council. I’m voting for Craig Watters. A growing burden on all of us, especially worked for the County of Putnam over Rich Pepe, Continental Village philipstown.info The Paper October 23, 2015 5 Shea Seeks Re-Election Because ‘I Still Have Work to Do’ Runs unopposed as national politics; with a lot of these can look at the potential for a court- initiatives, it’s just [something] on room there. But then there’s the Philipstown supervisor a local level. It leads to discussions expense of setting up a courtroom. among citizens and the Town Board Even with the courts, I don’t know By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong and it either works and goes forth on that you’d see huge savings. I think its merits or it doesn’t. When people it needs to be looked at: Will we ac- irst elected as Philipstown town start throwing around these nation- tually yield some savings, or wind supervisor in 2009, Richard Shea, al-level terms, I wonder what’s driv- up with better service for the same a Democrat, seeks another, two- F ing that. It’s politics: trying to create amount of money? Those would be year term. The Paper interviewed him a sense of unease, or that something two reasons for doing it. on Wednesday (Oct. 21). The questions is wrong, or that the Town Board is There’s always talk of further con- and his answers follow, edited slightly doing something wrong, which is not solidation [in emergency services]. for conciseness. true. That sort of thing has to come from After six years as town supervisor, We don’t have closed-door meet- the inside, sort of organically. You why do you want to continue in ings. This is your local Town Board, can’t make these huge leaps overnight. office? somebody you can see at Foodtown. You are running unopposed I still have work to do. I still enjoy You can call them. You can come to again. Why do you think the work, so there are things I’d like to a meeting. It’s sort of the best form of the Republicans and minor finish. The Fjord Trail is one thing I’m government because you have direct parties have stopped fielding very excited about. The improvement to access to your elected officials. candidates against you? Town Hall is another thing I want to see One of the things talked about I can’t speak for anybody except through. I don’t want to hand off these in the past was a property re- to say that perhaps people are sat- buildings, in the condition they’re cur- valuation. Is that still on tap? isfied with the job I’m doing. I just rently in, to the next person. Yes, the in- We’ve been chipping away at it. feel like there’s this sense of “what frastructure projects are things I’d like The assessor is collecting all the data. is it that someone else would do dif- to see accomplished. That’s going to take We’re trying to set ourselves up so we ferently or improve on?” It’s a lot of more than myself, to take board mem- save some money when we do it, be- work to run for office. It’s a big toll. bers, everybody working together. cause doing a re-val is really expen- A lot of people don’t want to take on I think I have a good financial record sive. We do need to do it. But where do the burden of the work, either. You with the town. I’m fiscally responsible you come up with the $250,000, when see what happens. and we’ve established fund balances and you have all these other priorities? Richard Shea Photo by L.S. Armstrong We’ve gone through some meet- just done a lot of good work over the last There was a hard look and change ings this year that were less than six years to bring the town to rights. solidate doesn’t mean you’re getting rid made in Continental Village to assist of personnel, equipment. Village streets pleasant. I was a little surprised and What experiences in your time as people in the Lakeland School District. still have to be taken care of. Town roads disappointed at some of the discourse, supervisor qualify you for another People don’t realize how much higher still have to be taken care of. things I’d not seen in the past. Some term? the Lakeland school taxes are than either So I don’t know how much of a savings things said during this discussion of The real test by fire was Hurricane Haldane or Garrison. We went in and you’d actually generate … whether you’d paving were just out-and-out wrong. You Irene. My first term we dealt with back- re-assessed a whole block of homes and realize any benefit at all. It’s something can’t defame [someone’s] character… It’s to-back disasters, Irene and, the follow- were able to drop their assessed value that would have to be studied. We al- not right. So it was a little discouraging. ing year, Sandy. They were devastating about 7 percent. That was wiped out in ready share services for highways with Any other thoughts? events. A lot of people lost property and the following year’s school budget. The the village when they need things we I still enjoy the job. It’s an honor to houses and we were able to get our elect- assessed values there and the school tax have. We share with the county – we loan work for the people of Philipstown. And ed officials here on the ground quickly. bills are just outrageously high. We don’t them equipment, they loan us equip- it’s been extremely rewarding to see We got Sen. Charles Schumer here. He have a lot of control over school taxes. ment. So there is some consolidation. things get done. brought the regional director of FEMA New York State is pressuring With the building departments, I think (Federal Emergency Management Agen- local governments to share it would be an easier lift. We discussed cy). And that sort of thing is not done functions, run more efficiently, it with the Village [of Cold Spring]. We through luck. It’s done through persever- and consolidate. This has been made an offer; at that time they weren’t ance. It made a huge difference to have discussed for years in Philipstown; ready to do it. Now our building inspector him [Schumer] here. And we’ve been yet little has happened. Why? has taken over doing the inspections on made whole again; we got a lot of FEMA You can consolidate. It doesn’t always Butterfield, so we’re doing some consoli- funding. It was a lot of work to get the lead to savings. People are saying: “Why dation there. We’ll probably wind up this money, but he set it in motion. don’t we consolidate highway depart- year doing something with Nelsonville. I’ve done infrastructure projects. I did ments?” You could do that. I’m not against I think the [justice] courts could pret- the Garrison water district. I’ve done a exploring the idea, but these things don’t ty easily be consolidated. Maybe when comprehensive insurance review for the happen overnight. Just because you con- the Butterfield project is done, everybody town that saved us over $1 million over the past 10 years. I’ve been a great stew- ard of the budget over the years. Every year the tax cap has been out, [and] the year prior to that, we’ve been under the cap. These are all experiences during tough economic times that give me the skill set to continue. What are your priorities? It’s always going to be about taxpayer dollars … trying to give the best service for the least amount of money. What did you want to do in January 2010 that you’d still like to do? A lot of the things we’ve set out to do we’ve done. We started with the [new] zoning. That was a big, heavy lift and was eventually passed with a lot of consensus. 165 Main Street · Cold Spring · Tel. (845) 809·5614 I think that goes a long way to preserving open Noon to 9pm, wed-sun · facebook.com/groombridgegames the things everybody values here. We’re not the kind of board that when WEEKLY EVENTS @ GROOMBRIDGE GAMES an overwhelming majority of people have a bad feeling about something, we fridays, 6pm: Friday Night Magic pursue it. One of the efforts we had re- saturdays, 6pm: Saturday Night Drafts cently was the mass-gathering law, this thursdays, 6pm: Open Game Night well-intentioned idea to try to help non- sundays at 4pm: ps4. xbox & wii u tournaments profits do some things they wouldn’t nor- mally be able to do. The public came out Battle for Zendikar is here! strongly against it. We got a lot of input and it just seemed like it was too prob- Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Dungeons & Dragons, lematic to pursue, so we didn’t. Fluxx card games, Warhammer & Warhammer 40,000, I saw someone calling it a “govern- Manic Panic Hair Dye, board games, game accessories, ment over-reach.” I don’t know where t-shirts, books & snacks. they come up with this stuff. This is not 6 October 23, 2015 The Paper philipstown.info

Beacon Voters to Decide on Six City Council Seats (from Page 1) 2. What is the single biggest issue that people are only on for a two-year term. I lution and time served on council qualify the City Council must address? feel I was getting things moving in the me for re-election. One needs to listen 3. (Incumbents) What initiative are you right direction, then all Democrats were attentively, think critically and act diplo- most proud of from your previous term? elected and seems like the same issues matically to be an effective councilman. are on the table being discussed again. My record working with three mayors 3. (Challengers) What can you offer Bea- Time is wasted and time is money. (Republicans as well as Democrat) demon- con citizens that the incumbent has not? 3. I can only answer this from what strates that I can work constructively and 4. What skills or experience qualifies Ward 1 constituents have said to me, achieve what I believe is best for Beacon. you to serve as a council member? and they feel the incumbent made prom- ises when she was running for office, but Ward 3 Ward 1 none of what was promised has been William Irizarry (R) (No response) done. They feel she has not contributed Margaret E. “Peggy” Ross (D, much to the council at all. incumbent) Pamela Wetherbee (D, incumbent) 4. I served on the City Council from 1. The biggest issue facing Ward 1 is 2012-2013, and my accomplishments one that is going to be a challenge to the during that time were as follows: whole city. How do we best rezone the waterfront while ensuring broad public • Reduced city spending by $250,000 access and enjoyment, while maintain- • Settled three main city employee Charles P. Kelly union contracts ing its natural beauty and promoting its ment chairman, a political party com- • Hired a new police chief link to Main Street business and street mittee chair, a community mediator, an • Hired a new fire chief life? We need to develop a plan that will employee/employer arbitrator, and my • Saved money on health insurance ensure that Metro-North (and other proj- years as a city councilman, I have the • Rezoned central Main Street business ects) will develop within our borders as skills to be an effective spokesperson for district and linkage zone an asset and destination that serve Bea- Ward 2 residents. When senior citizens • Launched the first dedicated bus line con’s best interests. We got started by and other public transit users asked me zoning the linkage zone but now we need I believe in getting things done and not to get involved with securing a bus stop to finish the task. having issues stalled for long periods of shelter in front of Forrestal Heights pub- 2. It would be shortsighted to pick just time. I got issues resolved to keep moving lic housing, I was able, after surprising one single issue since so many consequen- this great city forward. When I was on the opposition, to get a bus stop shelter there tial issues are intertwined: Smart plan- City Council, I had an open door policy as well as throughout the city. Similarly, Pamela Wetherbee ning, development, parking and maintain- with my constituents. I took emails and when asked by a constituent why no re- ing aging infrastructure while holding the phone calls and brought them forth to stroom facility existed for the basketball 1. It is hard to come up with one single line on taxes form a nexus of challenges be discussed at council meetings and got league players and their fans at South Av- issue for this ward. I can sum it up that that we need to consider as a whole. We them resolved. If I am elected once again enue Park, I lobbied on their behalf and I will continue to address the concerns have great talent in Beacon. In the past, my policy still stands: open door policy. secured them a portable restroom for the of the residents of Ward 3. The majority the community has pooled resources in basketball league season. of complaints are quality of life issues; developing our comprehensive plan (due When the niece of a former Ward 2 resi- Ward 2 future housing construction; and vehi- for updating) and rezoning. I would hope dent called to get guidance on how she cles issues, such as speeding, wrong-way that we can engage talented citizens from Omar Harper (D & R) could help a veteran who might become drivers and ATVs. all sectors of the Beacon community in homeless if he did not get immediate at- 2. Smart growth throughout the city. planning and envisioning our future. tention, I called a friend in Veteran Affairs This includes our firehouse consolidation, 3. I’m proud that the initiatives that who found shelter and provided the nec- parking issues and future construction. I’ve originated are on-going, future-ori- essary assistance. The ability to act as an 3. I pushed for the City Council to ad- ented projects that will benefit Beacon in effective spokesperson comes from years dress the Beacon Pool. I am happy to re- the long run. Among the initiatives I’ve of professional training and many years port that the pool was opened this sum- founded or co-founded are PlanBeacon, of municipal government experience. mer after years of being closed and being SolarizeBeacon and other sustainably 2. The single most important issue for filled with dirty water. This summer our based initiatives. My hope and inten- city government is continuing our prog- residents and neighbors enjoyed a won- tion is that sustainable planning and re- ress. Our positive future cannot be taken derful pool season and we look forward newable energy initiatives will continue for granted. A critical issue in maintain- to many more. whether I remain in office or not. ing our past success is living within our 4. I have been a resident of Beacon for 4. I have been a teacher, school prin- collective means. The balance we have almost 30 years. I got involved in politics cipal and director of several non-profits struck between the old and the new can after being my neighborhood advocate and charitable foundations, including only be maintained if we avoid taxing for quality of life issues. I am a Certified the Schwab Charitable Fund, which had people out of their homes. We should Financial Planner and have worked in $100 million in assets when I left. I was Omar Harper shun using gimmicks that attempt to ® the financial securities industry for over the founding director of Principal for a camouflage hidden taxation. The state 20 years. Day, a citywide program that brought 1. My single biggest issue is the use of government has placed a tax cap on mu- 1,000 civic and community leaders into funds for updating parts of our ward that nicipalities to control runaway spending. the New York City public schools and our youth use, namely the community cen- Despite this cap there are ways around Ward 4 then nurtured partnerships between ter and riverfront basketball court. These it. I led the fight against blindly approv- Ali T. Muhammad (D, incumbent) businesses and schools. But equally im- present viable ways for our youth to use ing an over-cap resolution as budget er- portant to running various large-scale their time constructively and both of the fa- ror insurance before we had our final programs, I am a grandparent and care cilities aren’t in use due to their condition. budget review. I also effectively led the deeply about our future and the future 2. Gentrification is becoming a huge council opposition to the proposed gar- of our city, which may be my strongest issue in the city. Beacon has made some bage pick-up fee. qualification. beautiful strides over the past five years, I voted against the new garage con- but it’s becoming an issue that people Diane Spiak-Pisanelli (R) tracts because I believed we were over from here can’t live here any more. So, spending. I made it clear that I do not 1. I feel the consolidating of the three trying to temper our growth intelligent- oppose a new garage but I am against firehouses and building a new one [is the ly, so we can have a mix of newer resi- spending too much money for one. The biggest issue]. That has been what my dents as well as the residents who have latest site potentially removes six acres ward is talking about on my campaign been born and raised here. from the tax rolls and returns the first trail. The three firehouses need so much 3. I am someone who is in touch with site to New York State, which does not work done; we would only be throw- the heart of the ward. I coach the youth of pay taxes. This $3 million price tag, or 30 ing good money after bad. So with the Beacon in two different sports, and many percent [of the] cost of the entire project, thought of selling off the three buildings, of them are in this ward. I spend hours cannot be justified by the $1 purchase getting them on the tax rolls to bring with the parents and children of Beacon. price the city paid for swampland. The more revenue to the city, and then going 4. My personal mentorship of the $10 million price tag could mean a 6 per- ahead with a new firehouse. I still need youth in the community gives me an ear cent increase in our taxes. The same sum Ali T. Muhammad to listen to what the other wards have to to a different point of view, as well as my has been associated with building an say before I would make a final decision in-depth understanding of the real estate (unnecessary at this time) new firehouse. 1. When re-elected, I intend to focus on this. market and the inner workings of it. A 12 percent tax increase in 2017 could be on specific traffic and safety issues facing 2. The biggest issue is a continuing is- crippling for many homeowners. sue: we need to keep taxes down. Hold Charles P. Kelly (Working Ward 4. After listening to many constitu- 3. The initiative I am most proud of the line on spending. Smart growth. I Families & Green, incumbent) ents’ ideas regarding this issue, I feel con- in my last term is ending the practice of am concerned that raising taxes will 1. The biggest ward issue in this elec- fident working with Beacon’s city admin- blindly approving the over-cap resolution force people out of the city they love. tion is constituent advocacy. Due to my istrator, the Safety and Traffic Committee, as budget error insurance. The city admin- Consolidating services with other mu- extensive experience as a professional and any volunteers willing to commit to istration and council must be more disci- nicipalities would be a big help. Stop all negotiator, a labor union advocate, a developing achievable solutions. plined in budget-making and the tax levy. the stalling on decision-making; council- professor of political science, a depart- 2. The single biggest issue facing Bea- 4. My experience, skills in conflict reso- (Continued on next page) philipstown.info The Paper October 23, 2015 7 con’s City Council is bridging the divide weaknesses. Voters have not been given 3. The level of scrutiny of plans and Though it gave me great pleasure to see within our community. The City Council many chances to meet and question budgets (I do planning and budgeting for the smiling faces at our recently opened must encourage the collaboration be- candidates. I have witnessed many vot- my career) has risen measurably with my pool this summer, I smile widest knowing tween longstanding and newer residents. ers expressing frustration and feeling return to [the] City Council. As a single that our sewage no longer empties into the More specifically, engaging longstanding that they are being deprived. They are example, the council stopped automati- Hudson or floods the homes of our tax pay- members of the Beacon community in absolutely right. Newspaper articles are cally voting to override the property tax ers. There are countless ways to spend tax Main Street businesses whilst educating helpful, but they are released very close cap, which it had done in all prior years of dollars. I am proud to be among those that newer residents on the traditions of our to election day. Palm cards and flyers are the tax cap. understand the value and importance of historic community as they continue to vague and often don’t address key issues. 4. Seven terms on [the] City Council, balancing the long- and short-term needs revitalize our neighborhoods. Tourists I feel that voters deserve a fair timeframe beginning in 1993 when Beacon was still of our community. often come to Beacon to visit DIA and to make their choice, as their votes will declining as a community. I led council 4. Besides my experience on the coun- hike Mount Beacon but overlook the at- impact them for years after. I plan to im- efforts in 1990s and 2000s to preserve cil and the two years I served on the tractions and businesses on our Main prove [the] campaign season for voters single-family neighborhoods, phase out Beacon Planning Board, I have been self- Street. Our council needs to reconsider of all affiliations so that they are more ground floor Main Street apartments employed for most of my adult life. Until the use of Airbnb, develop a linkage zone informed and the political process is a and eliminate [the] city incinerator on opening my restaurant, Dogwood, three committee, promote and advertise pro- more positive experience for them. the Hudson River. Head of planning and years ago, I was a carpenter and general grams, forums, businesses, and organiza- 3. My opposition has mentored local budgeting at two major financial institu- contractor. I’ve learned many things from tions better. children in the past; however, I have tions; graduate degrees from Yale in law the precarious life of the self-employed. 3. I’m most proud of what transpired af- not seen any changes in Ward 4 since and economics. I’ve learned to manage money in lean ter a candlelit vigil I organized in Beacon his term as councilman began in 2013. times, to work within a budget, and, most George M. Mansfield (D, during the turbulent community/police As the candidate with life-long knowl- importantly, to value the wisdom of those incumbent) relations our nation was facing last fall. edge of Ward 4, I know our youth need with whom I work. Those lessons have Mayor Casale saw my initiative and took much more than mentoring to succeed. served me well on [the] council. Addition- a proactive approach, setting a meeting Our youth deserve a leader willing to ally, I am a visual artist that pioneered with religious and community leaders. push for youth programs beyond athlet- many of the fringe neighborhoods in New That meeting resulted in a group called ics, who will promote opportunities that York City, which today have become high- Beacon Speaks Out, which has not only contribute to quality of life, and who has ly coveted. I have been at the forefront of improved our city’s community/police a passion for improving and contributing gentrification and have seen its advan- relations but also gave residents an op- to local education outside of politics. As tages and pitfalls. Places I called home portunity to utilize their voices, allowing a younger candidate of 19 years and re- are unrecognizable today. I do not wish to leaders and organizers to develop achiev- cent Beacon High School graduate, I can wake some day in Beacon to a town I no able solutions to such a sensitive issue. also relate to local youth. Additionally, I longer know. We must grow with inten- 4. I’ve been volunteering and active in am dedicated to not only being involved tion, compassion, respect for our past and the Beacon community since I was 14. I with local youth, the arts, and education, a sustainable vision for our future. consider human service the most valu- but also to preserving Beacon’s history, Chris Olson (R) able thing I can do. I have the intangi- paying more attention to our elderly resi- bles of a leader. My communication skills dents, encouraging more volunteerism, make me accountable and available but and ensuring our people are not only also allow me to capably represent con- heard, but listened to. Our youth, arts, stituents. education, history, elderly, and volun- George M. Mansfield teerism are just some parts of Beacon’s Samantha A. Tseng (Beacon Works) identity. It is vital that we preserve our 1. Having served six years as a city past as we move forward, as well as pro- councilman, I have found that the at- vide the next generation with the tools large position allows for a broader focus needed to thrive. on the issues and challenges our city fac- 4. As a resident of Beacon and Ward es. The position also allows for greater 4 resident since age 4, a volunteer for accessibility for my constituents. Every- local organizations since age 12, and a one knows they can come to me with Fashion Institute of Technology honors suggestions, concerns and complaints, student, I know I can bring new ideas regardless of their ward. With two at- and solutions to local issues that have large and one ward representative, all yet to be addressed. My current full-time residents of Beacon have three advocates commuting and working student status to address their immediate needs on shows that I can multitask effectively, [the] council. Chris Olson have perseverance, and a good work eth- 2. The single biggest issue facing our ic. I have a strong civic mind and intend city today is affordability and gentrifica- 1. Beacon is a great city and I’m run- to take $10,000 of my two-year salary tion. We enjoy today the many fruits of ning for City Council to be part of a new and donate it to benefit my ward. sound planning, active community in- team. There are items we need to act on: Samantha A. Tseng volvement and some luck to have become firehouse consolidation, a new highway At-large a jewel of the Hudson Valley. But our suc- building, upgrading our aging infra- 1. A profound issue in Ward 4 that I cesses may come at a cost we don’t antici- structure, and a plan on how to develop want to address is the current sense of Lee Kyriacou (D, incumbent) pate. As we see taxes rise by increments, our city to accommodate more residents constituent priority. There are many con- cost of services increase and housing de- while keeping prices down for those that cerns within Ward 4 that have not been mands begin to outweigh supply, we may are here. That’s where we need to review addressed. One resident had an issue that find that those most vulnerable in our our city charter. It’s time for change on they wanted to report for three months community can no longer afford to call the council. Some members have been that went unnoticed until I reported the it home. I believe it is the responsibility there for decades. I am a fresh face with issue myself. My ward deserves a repre- of an elected official to serve not only our new ideas that embrace the past but look sentative who is willing to invest more current residents but also the residents forward to the future. I can offer the help time and attention in their constituents of our future. We must remain vigilant of to individual ward representatives and and develop new ways to improve our po- the hidden impacts of hyper-growth and offer my advice on issues that have to do litical landscape. More outlets need to be constantly review what we truly value as with their ward. established so that Ward 4 residents can a community. We must legislate and plan 2. I believe one big issue that the City communicate more effectively with their according to those values. I believe the of Beacon needs to address is its infra- representative and resolve concerns. I have key to our future as a compassionate and structure. Our sewers and water pipes started to address this issue by creating a sustainable community lies, in part, at our have been aging and we need to update website for Ward 4 called www.Beacon- waterfront. It is the final area listed in our those issues. ward4.com and a website with the details Lee Kyriacou comprehensive plan to be rezoned in our 3. I am a fresh new face for Beacon of my platform on www.BeaconWorks.org. city. Zoned correctly, it has the potential residents to speak to. I have been a Bea- I plan to establish outlets online and of- 1. At-large members provide constitu- to create many jobs, reduce the tax burden con resident for 11 years and lived in the fline that residents can access to ensure ents with more than a single ward council of current residents and become a desti- Hudson Valley for close to 20 years. I am better communication and information. member to represent them and help with nation for businesses and tourists alike. a respected community volunteer with 2. Beacon needs a more open and pro- problems. Ward seats provide newcomers I will advocate strongly for a commercial outstanding values and morals and can gressive local government. We need to an opportunity to run for office without zone that would expand our tax base while be a great asset to the citizens of Beacon. involve our residents in decisions more running citywide, thereby improving di- having minor impacts on our services. 4. I volunteer for the Beacon Volunteer often and approach politics in a different versity of representation and viewpoints 3. After three terms in office, the thing I Ambulance Corps more than 14 hours a way. We need to not only provide more on the council. am most proud of is the renewed attention week. As an educator and administrator, I opportunities and outlets for residents 2. Sound community-involved planning being paid to our aging infrastructure. It have become a great listener and will use to voice their concerns, but ensure that to proactively manage our rapid redevel- is never easy to spend significant sums on that skill for the concerns of the City of we have answered them. It is very easy opment — for parking and traffic on our things unseen, but left ignored we risk Beacon. I have been in politics since the to just tell us what we can’t do. Let’s dense and crowded Main Street, for com- jeopardizing all that is. The willingness of 1980s, when I started a Young Republican have a conversation about what we can munity-supported development on our recent administrations to invest in what club in school and helped out various cam- do and see where it takes us. This cam- waterfront/train station, for access, and is essentially our foundation will provide paigns. Now I believe it is my time to help paign season demonstrates our current traffic for our large creekside projects. a sound footing for our future growth. our citizens personally and professionally. 8 October 23, 2015 The Paper philipstown.info philipstown.info The Paper October 23, 2015 9 The Calendar

The Weiner family, including Lucas (third from Gabriel Fountain (right) and his service dog, Jem, who left, front row) with his service dog, Raphael. Nicky Mitrione (right), with his Guiding Eyes dog, Kelso. They has been with him for two years. Photos courtesy of Guiding Eyes For the Blind have been together for two years. Breeding and Training Service Dogs GETFB now also offers dog, but also partnerships of carefully visually impaired.” selected breeding pairs, between volun- More recently, along with autism assistance teer puppy raisers and home socializers their longstanding visually- and from scientists to kennel volunteers impaired services, GEFTB has By Alison Rooney who form one large team with one goal introduced programs pairing in mind. That goal described by Cold dogs trained in different ways, eamwork is what it’s all about at Spring’s Seamus Carroll, a GEFTB board to work with those on the Guiding Eyes For the Blind (GEFTB). member, is “to breed guide dogs and autism spectrum. TPartnerships not just between a train dog and human teams to work Founded in 1954, GEFTB is visually-impaired person and a service together. Historically this was for the one of the three largest breed- ing and training facilities in the U.S., with clients from across the country. It consists of two sites, the original training facility in Yorktown Heights, and a breeding and birthing center, the Canine Develop- ment Center, which, com- pletely renovated and enhanced, re-opened this past September in Patterson, New York. New Jersey’s Esposito family visits New York City, GEFTB is involved in the with Zach holding guide dog Don. They have been complete life cycle of their together for two years. service dogs, which are mostly Labradors, along with These traits can be physical — working a smaller group of German Shep- to eliminate hip dysplasia, certain Last Saturday, GEFTB and the Heeling Autism program, specifically, were celebrated at herds. It begins with genetic plan- cancers and other conditions which can the annual Strut Your Mutt program, co-sponsored by the Cold Spring Lions Club and ning, trying to bring out dogs with affect the breed, or related to tempera- held on the dog-dappled lawn in front of St. Mary’s in Cold Spring. A special VIP guest the best traits for the job they will be ment, using selective breeding to work was Wrangler, an GEFTB service dog whose journey from puppyhood through service is doing, meeting a rigorous standard. on bringing out needed qualities. “We do being spotlighted by the TODAY Show this year. Photo by A. Rooney (Continued on Page 13) Spy Novelists to Share Secrets of Their Work Benefit for The Paper probe more deeply into matters that so often dominate the headlines in our promises to be a thriller papers, news sites and social media feeds. And the journalistic reference is all By Kevin E. Foley the more relevant given the event is a nyone who enjoys a good read won- fundraiser in support of this newspaper ders, sometimes right in the midst and its companion website Philipstown. of the story, how is this happening, info. A The discussion will be moderated by Ru what are the individual elements and how do they work together to bring this Rauch, a former Time magazine foreign tale to the point of such enjoyment? correspondent with experiences of his own The Facts of the Fiction: Plotting the to color his questions about the craft of Modern Thriller is the title of an upcom- writing and the use of other cultures’ ing panel discussion with three promi- locales as settings. Rauch reported from nent novelists to examine and have several foreign capitals, including Buenos some fun with just how writers bake Aires, Saigon, and Munich. He is board their pies for readers to savor. member of Philip-stown Info, Inc., our Garrison resident Alex Berenson and Thrillers by Berenson, Kanon and Duffy Photo by K.E. Foley nonprofit corporation. Rauch said he is interested in Cold Spring's David Duffy, along with Joseph Kanon of New York (he has ship to the dangerous world we all broad thriller genre with particular exploring several lines of inquiry with friends here), will appear at Winter Hill must live in. attention to the realms of espionage, the authors. He is fascinated with their on Snake Hill Road in Garrison on The dangerous world reference is terrorism, international crime, politics dexterity in dealing with foreign cultures and (Continued on Page 18) Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3 p.m. to speak about because all three writers work within the and history. They create stories that the practice of their craft and its relation- 10 October 23, 2015 The Paper philipstown.info

Friday, October 23 Thursday, October 29 Paintings by Mary Flaherty (Opening) Calendar Highlights New Moms & Infants Group 6 – 8 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 472 Route 403, Garrison For upcoming events visit philipstown.info. 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Email [email protected] Haunted House Send event listings to [email protected]. Jack-o’-Lantern Carving 7 – 10 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 3 – 6 p.m. 8 Long Dock Road, Beacon 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Muse 4Tet Putnam County Budget Public Hearing 845-473-4440 x27 | scenichudson.org 7 p.m. Chapel Restoration | 45 Market St., Cold 7 p.m. Historic Courthouse | 44 Gleneida Ave., 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Inclusive Playgroup (grades K-5) (First Session) Spring | 845-265-5537 | chapelrestoration.org Carmel | 845-208-7800 | putnamcountyny.com Developing Your Intuition with Leslie Mott 5 p.m. Philipstown Community Center 7 p.m. Living Yoga Studios | 3182 Route 9, Cold Jesus Christ Superstar Zoning Board of Appeals 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Spring | 845-809-5900 | livingyogastudios.com 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St., Cold Spring 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com See details under Friday. 845-265-3329 | philipstown.com International Film Night: My Old Lady Benefit Concert for PNW Women’s Resource (UK, 2014) MotherLode Trio Center Hosted by K.J. Denhert 7 p.m. Howland Public Library 7:30 p.m. St. Philip’s Church | 1101 Route 9D, Tuesday, October 27 6 – 10 p.m. 12 Grapes | 12 N. Division St., See details under Tuesday. Garrison | 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org Peekskill | 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com Halloween Jamboree for Seniors John Steinbeck’s The Pearl (Staged Reading) Hudson Valley Fort vs. Brooklyn Bolts (Football) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Putnam County Golf Course The Hitchhiker / Sorry, Wrong Number 8 p.m. The Beacon Theatre 445 Main St., Beacon 7:05 p.m. Dutchess Stadium 187 Hill St., Mahopac 7 p.m. Boscobel Mansion | Details under Wednesday 845-453-2978 | thebeacontheatre.org 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls | gofxfl.com 845-808-1738 | putnamcountyny.com A Tribute to B.B. King Hunter Hayes Jesus Christ Superstar Early Literacy Story Time for Toddlers 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 8 p.m. Eisenhower Hall Theatre | 655 Ruger 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 1:30 p.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., Cold See details under Friday. Road, West Point | 845-938-4159 | ikehall.com 10 Garrison Landing, Garrison Spring | 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Andy Stack and Art Labriola 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org Lower Hudson Valley LGBT Gathering Old Time Radio Shows 8 p.m. Dogwood | 47 E. Main St., Beacon 8 p.m. Silver Spoon Café Gino Vannelli 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Howland Public Library 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com 124 Main St., Cold Spring 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 313 Main St., Beacon meetup.com/Garrison-LGBT-Social-Group-Meetup 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Friday, October 30 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com The Garcia Project Jack-o’-Lantern Carving 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley Pumpkins in the Park The Fire Festival of Cuba(Documentary) 3 – 6 p.m. 8 Long Dock Road, Beacon See details under Friday. 3 – 6 p.m. Carving | 6 – 8 p.m. Lighting 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 845-473-4440 x273 | scenichudson.org 8 Long Dock Road, Beacon 477 Main St., Beacon Intro to Twitter Workshop 845-473-4440 x273 | scenichudson.org 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Sunday, October 25 6:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library An Evening with Poe See details under Sunday. Howl-o-ween Costume Contest 5 – 9 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Saturday, October 24 11:30 a.m. Beacon Barkery | 192 Main St., Board of Trustees 477 Main St., Beacon Youth Basketball (First Sessions) Beacon | 845-440-7652 | beaconbarkery.com 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 9 a.m. Age 3 | 10:15 a.m. Ages 4-5 Fareground Community Pop-Up Café Family Movie Night: Casper Philipstown Community Center Noon. Beacon Community Center | 23 W. Center The Beacon Theatre: Questions, Answers, 5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison St., Beacon | facebook.com/fareground Actions? Garrison | 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 7:30 p.m. Beahive Beacon | 291 Main St., Beacon 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Art for Families: Clay Houses Teen Night Zombie Party (grades 6+) facebook.com/events/420109658198736 Wounded Warrior Project Fundraiser 2 – 4 p.m. Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art 6:30 – 9 p.m. Butterfield Library 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Across from Garrison Café, 1701 Main St., Peekskill 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Route 9D, Garrison 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org Wednesday, October 28 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Letters to the Dead (Grieving Workshop) Jesus Christ Superstar Health Insurance Open Enrollment Seminar Thrills & Chills! (ages 8-12) 10 a.m. RiverWinds Gallery | 172 Main St., 2 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Noon. Butterfield Library | Details under Tuesday 6:45 p.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main St., Beacon | 845-838-2880 | riverwindsgallery.com See details under Friday. Beacon | 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org How to Be Happy and Free When the World is Boo at the Zoo John Steinbeck’s The Pearl (Staged Reading) on Fire (Opens) Haunted House 10:30 a.m. Trailside Zoo 3 p.m. The Beacon Theatre 3 p.m. Garrison Institute | 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison 7 – 10 p.m. Philipstown Community Center 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain See details under Saturday. 845-424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org See details under Oct. 23. 845-786-2701 | trailsidezoo.org Calidore String Quartet Jack-o’-Lantern Carving The Hitchhiker / Sorry, Wrong Number 4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center | 477 Main St., Garrison PTA Fall Festival 3 – 6 p.m. 8 Long Dock Road, Beacon 7 p.m. Boscobel Mansion Noon – 3 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D, Beacon | 845-765-3012 | howlandmusic.org 845-473-4440 x273 | scenichudson.org See details under Wednesday. Garrison | 845-424-3689 | gufspta.org Haunted House John T. Reilly: The Dust Bowl (Talk) Halloween Costume Ball 5 – 8 p.m. Philipstown Community Center Growing Shiitake Mushrooms 3:30 p.m. Howland Public Library 7 p.m. Anthony’s Lake Club 1 p.m. Putnam Valley Grange See details under Friday. See details under Tuesday. Christopher Columbus Ave., Danbury 128 Mill St., Putnam Valley Pumpkin Glow 845-278-7068 | puthumane.org BeaconArts Meet-Up 845-528-2565 | putnamvalleygrange.org 6 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library To benefit the Putnam Humane Society 6:30 p.m. Beacon Pantry 472 Route 403, Garrison Haldane vs. Sullivan West (Football) 328 Main St., Beacon | beaconarts.org Food Chains (Documentary, 2014) 1 p.m. Haldane School | 15 Craigside Drive, Cold 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Recreation Commission Spring | 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone 50 Liberty St., Beacon 7 p.m. Philipstown Community Center 7 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley [email protected] 22nd Annual Halloween Costume Parade 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 5:30 p.m. 9D and Main, Cold Spring See details under Friday. 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Jesus Christ Superstar Rain date Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre The Hitchhiker / Sorry, Wrong Number See details under Oct. 23. Haunted House Monday, October 26 7 p.m. Boscobel Mansion | 1601 Route 9D, Cold 7 – 10 p.m. Philipstown Community Center The Rocky Horror Picture Show(1975) Organizing for New Parents (First Session) Spring | 845-265-3638 | hvshakespeare.org See details under Friday. 8 p.m. Screening | 10 p.m. Costume Party 7 p.m. Philipstown Community Center Putnam County Legislature Budget Meeting Gospel Café: Souls United of the Hudson Valley Midnight. Screening | Paramount Hudson Valley 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 7 p.m. Historic Courthouse, Carmel 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center See details under Oct. 23. 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com See details under Monday. See details under Friday. MEET & GREET with Bob Flaherty JOIN ME AND MEET THE CANDIDATES ★ Richard Shea ★ ★ Nancy Montgomery ★ ★ ★ ★ Ann McGrath-Gallagher ★ ★ Carl Frisenda ★ ★ Lithgow Osborne ★ Tuesday October 27th, 8:00 –10:00 pm Whistling Willies American Grill, 184 Main Street REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED/RSVP [email protected] philipstown.info The Paper October 23, 2015 11

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Little Puppy Friendly, affectionate adult male Libbiloo by Russel Wright Untitled by Mary Einstein Wright Fenced-in yards appreciated [email protected] Re-Elect Through Nov 8, 2015 (845) 282-0771 Two exhibitions of three late residents of Facebook: Love of Animals Tina M. Merando garrison, New York, whose creative and Rescue ~ Mahopac persistent work had a profound impact on Application and adoption fees apply. Town Clerk design and craft of the 20th century. The vision of one is a summation of the historic MOVIES THAT MATTER BEACON accomplishments of Aileen Osborn Webb (1892 – 1979), presents whose philanthropy, innovation, and unparalleled passion changed the Studio Craft Movement of the Food Chains 20th century. From her early pursuit of establishing Revealing the human cost in our food supply Putnam County Products, 1936, in Carmel, New York, to her founding of the Museum for Contemporary Crafts, Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) 1956, in New York City — now the Museum of Arts First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, and Design — Webb played a vital role in elevating the McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY perception of craft across the nation. Guest Speaker Rev. Noelle Damico. Free Admission 845.838.2415 • [email protected] The Power of Two is a presentation of the dynamic partnership between Mary Einstein Wright (1904–1952) and Russel Wright (1904 – 1976), their art work and their pioneering contribution to lifestyle marketing, which laid the groundwork for today’s astonishing level of lifestyle branding. In addition, the exhibition includes fine art drawings by Mary Wright from the early 1920s that have been seen by few and never exhibited, as well as stage and costume designs by Russel Wright from Untitled by Mary Einstein Wright the same period, also not shown before. 75 Main Street, Cold Spring NY 10516 845.265.4444 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison, NY [email protected] New student special: garrisonartcenter.org 845-424-3960 www.skybabyyoga.com $50 for 1-month unlimited yoga

Philipstown Democrats invite you to join us for a fun night out in Cold Spring, featuring a little singing with Dar Williams and other talented Philipstown voices, creative mixology by Cold Spring’s own Max Watman, some tasty edibles, very little speechifying, and a chance to hang out with your friends and neighbors. Kids welcome. Friday, October 30th 7:30pm - 9:30pm at The Old VFW Hall 34 Kemble Avenue, Cold Spring Suggested donation $20 [email protected] or call 845-265-4774. 12 October 23, 2015 The Paper philipstown.info

Always check online schedule for cancellations: www.skybabyyoga.com Monday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Vinyasa with Tara 8 - 9:30 p.m Asanas for Meditation with Josh Tuesday 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Alignment Flow with Julian 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Pilates Tower with Bettina* 3 - 5 p.m. Kids’ Yoga & Creative Play with Melia 6 - 7:20 p.m. Alignment Flow with Julian Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Pilates Mat with Clare D. 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Postnatal Yoga with Claire 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Teen Yoga with Melia 7 - 8:15 p.m. Beginner Yoga with Michelle Thursday 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Alignment Flow with Claire 6 - 7 p.m. Pilates Tower with Kristin 6:45 - 8 p.m. Yin Restorative Yoga with Kathy Friday 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Alignment Flow with Julian 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Pilates Tower with Melia* 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Pilates Tower with Melia* (Friday evenings, check out our “Focus Friday” offerings online) Saturday 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Gyrokinesis with Jen 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Alignment Flow with Claire 12 - 1 p.m. Kids’ Yoga with Kate Sunday 10:30 -12 noon Alignment Flow with Julian 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. Mommy & Me Yoga with Claire 6 - 7 p.m. Prenatal Yoga with Claire * Pilates Tower classes are held in the second floor studio. SkyBaby Studio 75 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY • (845) 265-4444

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Breeding and Training Service Dogs (from page 9) genetic selection exceptionally well at Guiding and the child sleeps calmly, wakes up rested Eyes,” Carroll says. “We don’t see dysplasia any and as a result family life is more pleasant more in our breeding stock and we can breed and the entire family is impacted in a positive specific types of dogs for specific students: way. Before, families were often afraid to go larger, smaller, faster moving, slower.” out in public and now the child is much more All potential dogs are screened thoroughly malleable and comfortable going around. The with all steps applying to puppies born at the families that get these dogs say the dogs have facility and for dogs born elsewhere who are transformed their lives.” As with their identified through a potential candidate visually impaired program, GEFTB covers all database. About a third of the dogs evaluated costs, which include, specifically for this become GEFTB breeders. Using a combination program, an extensive in-the-home training of canine genetics, breeding technology and program, which is available to those living behavioral development, GEFTB has been able within two hours of their facility. to maximize the qualities required for a Right now, as the program is new, there working dog and to minimize health problems. are about 12 “autism-trained” dogs per year, a Currently, about half of the 450 puppies number which Carroll says they hope increas- bred each year become working guide dogs and es to 18 shortly. GEFTB graduates about 150 to 160 teams a Mary Jo Jacobs, mother of Andrew, who was year. “The percentage that makes it through diagnosed with autism at age five, described keeps going up as our genetic process gets her family’s experience with the program and better,” Carol said. … “We export genetic their dog Iota: materials around the world and also take in “We were fortunate to become a Heeling from other places, exchanging genetic mate- Autism family when Andrew was nine. Iota rial.” Carroll added that their new facility, with slept with him, and you could see how much its enlarged genetics lab, provides a major Andrew relaxed. Andrew communicates his upgrade to the breeding capabilities. emotion through the dog. I’ll tell him, ‘I love Pups deemed potential service dog candi- you.’ He’ll answer ‘I love my dog.’ It’s beautiful. dates begin their training by placement in He walks the dog, feeds him, he’s his friend. homes with carefully trained volunteers, whose Andrew is quite verbal now and is in main- job is to introduce a variety of socialization stream classes. I know dogs will be part of his elements into the pups’ daily lives, anything life the rest of his life. He has made friends from stair climbing to leash walking, crate along the way, doing his dog walks, giving him a sitting and experiencing the clatter of pots and rich social life outside the home. He told me, Cold Spring’s Sylvia Wallin, a member of the Lions Club and dog owner, pans. Families usually are given two pups for ‘My dog does a lot of good things for me just by helped her charges strut their stuff at Saturday’s event. Photo by A. Rooney four to seven days at a time. The pups then being there. He makes me happy.’ rotate through several families. Families, as GEFTB offers a host of volunteer opportu- ready to go, a staff member goes home with the new part of their commitment to GEFTB, are expected to nities, both at each of their facilities and in private pair, and spends several days living with them, getting host puppies five or six times a year. This is how Carroll homes, and they are always in need. If interested, it is things up and running. and his family became involved. In 2009, under probably best to read through their comprehensive Those dogs which don’t become guide dogs go on to pressure from his daughters to get a dog, but concerned website, guidingeyes.org, first, and determine what purposeful lives. Many assist in police work, doing about the amount of travel he and his wife had to do, might be possible for you. drug sniffing and bomb detection work; a small they discovered this program and got involved. By now All dogs which become part of a team are taken number go out as pets — for which there is a very long he figures they have hosted and helped train more than care of, financially, by GEFTB for life in terms of waiting list. The normal working life for a guide dog is 60 dogs, some of which they have been able to see go veterinary care and all training; there is no charge to six or seven years. through the whole training process and “graduate” their human partners. As Carroll explains it, with their human partner, something Carroll says working with those with “made the girls very proud.” “autism is a new applica- Volunteers wishing to work with puppies for a more tion for the dogs. The most extended time period can train to become “puppy rais- A spine-tingling important trait for these ers.” They receive a pup at around 8 weeks of age and dogs is patience. With the evening of thrills keep it until the dog is 16 months old. many different levels on with two classic Cold Spring role the autism spectrum, the Volunteers come from all types of living situations dogs can provide unique radio plays and can range from seniors to families with children. things to each. Some There are pre-placement classes to attend, then group autistic kids tend to bolt. A classes taken with the dog, and quarterly assessments. harness can attach the Puppy raisers and their dogs can often be spotted in child to the dog, in a way Cold Spring, which Carroll says is a prime location for that is fun for the child. training because of a walkable Main Street with Once attached, the dog is pedestrians and a stoplight to encounter. Towards the an 80-pound anchor, and end of its time with a puppy raiser, the dog is tested, once the child bonds with and, if it passes, it then goes into formal training to the dog the tendency to become a guide dog; that training takes about six bolt is dramatically months, at the training center. It is at that point that reduced. It’s also common the visually-impaired student comes in and is paired for autistic children not to with a particular service dog. They undergo three to sleep well. The dog winds four weeks of training together. Once they are deemed up sleeping with the child,

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around as quickly as we can.” Merchants Happy to See The Depot Restaurant has had a less Seastreak Visitors (from page 1) than perfect October. Its liquor license here is good,” she said. “And it’s a great renewal application was not filed on time village; it takes people back to a time and as a result no alcohol has been served that’s been lost. People really enjoy the for the past few weeks. Despite that, eclectic mix of shops.” Greg Pagones, a partner in the restau- Burton said she has noticed a large rant with long-time owner Tom Rolston, number of first-time visitors from New said, “We’ve been full when the boats Jersey, as well as an increase in tourists have come in. It’s definitely been good for from Europe and Asia. She added that business.” He and Rolston said they are her “Welcome Seastreak Passengers” hopeful that the liquor license will be re- window poster not only attracts cruise instated soon, possibly by the weekend. participants but prompts others to drop Visitors don’t venture off Main in to find out what the “Seastreak” is. While Main Street is enjoying a week- Repeat customers end boom, businesses along Chestnut Other merchants have started noticing Street appear to be too far off the beaten familiar faces. “I’m seeing a lot of custom- path to reap the benefits. Kevin Lahey, ers who came up on the Seastreak previ- owner of the Main Course, said he has ously,” said Vintage Finds’ owner Scott seen no increase in business from boat Shourek. Many visitors buy small items Tourists fill sidewalks on Main Street, Cold Spring. Photo by M. Turton passengers. “They don’t turn the corner that are easy to carry, he noted, “but I’m than [the village] can handle,” said Doug hour for a table. “Some people were defi- after walking up Main Street,” he said. also selling a lot of sets of dishes, I just Price, owner of Doug’s Pretty Good Pub. nitely not happy,” Kember said, recalling Kamel Jamal, owner of Angelina’s Res- make sure I pack them really well.” It was a half-hearted complaint. Asked that one woman commented she “would taurant, said he too doesn’t see custom- Glassware, tools and even lamps have if he has run out of food on the busiest never do this again.” Others compliment ers from the boats. “Seastreak is great for been popular items at Fountain Square weekends, he responded, “No, I just keep ed staff on how well it coped with the the village though,” he said, “and I’m glad Antiques, according to owner Walt Car- restocking.” rush. “It’s a crazy day” when the boats Main Street businesses are doing well.” michael. He estimates the cruises have Like Price, other restaurant owners come, Kimber said. “We make sure we Challenges and solutions increased his sales by 15 percent. Like seem to be taking the crush in stride. are very prepared and it actually runs A number of restaurant owners and Shourek, he has noticed return custom- “It’s all good, overall,” said Bob Hayes, co- pretty smoothly. We get tables turned managers pro- (Continued on next page) ers as well as visitors who came on the owner of Hudson Hil’s Cafe and Market. Seastreak earlier this fall and came back All good with the possible exception of the by car to make larger purchases. thermometer. “It was cold last weekend. Too much of a good thing? No one wanted to sit outside,” he said. If Main Street restaurants have any- With the loss of outdoor seating, fewer thing close to a complaint, it would be that customers could be served. “And when their seats fill too quickly. Within minutes we’re full like that, our hands are tied.” of Seastreak’s arrival on Saturday, res- According to Hayes, customers were taurants and cafes were filled to capac- more patient on Sunday than Saturday. ity, with lines of hungry visitors waiting Tracy Kimber, manager of the Hudson outside. When every seat fills suddenly, House, said the Saturday crowd was the kitchen and wait staff must handle an “edgy” because, passengers told her, the onslaught of simultaneous orders. Seastreak had run out of coffee very ear- And it wasn’t as if the streets were ly in the trip. They also said the ship was empty before the Seastreak passengers crowded. arrived. “When you include those who Hungry and deprived of their morning come up here by car or train, plus hikers, cup of Joe, some passengers were frus- Village restaurants filled quickly after the Seastreak arrived. Photo by M. Turton plus 800 people on the boat — it’s more trated to find they had to wait up to an philipstown.info The Paper October 23, 2015 15 Haldane Considers Timing of School Day Board member Peter homework, and sports. The elementary would have to forfeit band or chorus and he is vacating his seat as of Nov. 19 but school students attend from 8:45 a.m. to the extra period of academic help when will leave sooner if the board finds his re- Henderson resigns 3:05 p.m. they had to play a game. All of this would placement before then. He cited personal At the Haldane Board of Education create a significant enough budget in- reasons and said, “I’ll try to elaborate at by Pamela Doan meeting on Oct. 20, emphasizing the seri- crease that Alm said, “We would have to the next meeting but am reluctant to go leep-deprived teenagers have been ousness of the problem, Superintendent Di- override the tax cap.” into any detail before then. I announced in the news. Both the American ana Bowers and Principal Brian Alm made Districts are only allowed to ask voters my intention to resign when I did in or- Academy of Pediatrics and the Cen- a presentation about the issue with three to approve a budget increase that falls der to give the board adequate time to S possible scenarios for adjusting school within their allotment as determined by plan for my replacement.” ters for Disease Control have weighed in with research showing that early school start times. There are challenges, sacrifices a formula from the state Department of The board has four options: leave the start times are part of the problem. Stud- and more resources attached to each. Education. This is called the tax levy lim- position vacant and operate as a four- ies show that teens needs 8.5-9.5 hours Haldane students share teachers, class- it and referred to commonly as the “tax member board until the election in May; of sleep per night and the U.S. average room space, athletic fields, gyms and cap.” To ask the taxpayers for a larger in- appoint a replacement; conduct an open is seven. Because of the way their bod- transportation across the three levels on crease requires a supermajority approval search and interview interested candi- ies and brains function, they don’t do a single campus. This allows the district from 60 percent of voters. dates before appointing someone; hold well until 8 a.m., according to the CDC to save money and resources, but it does Shifting the start times would bring the a new election. Due to the cost of an report published in August. Lack of sleep make any schedule changes a complicat- high school and middle school students in election, they ruled out that option first. is linked to a range of health issues, in- ed puzzle. There are five cafeteria periods at 8 a.m. and the elementary students in They intend to seek out interested par- cluding obesity, depression, anxiety and to accommodate all the students, for ex- at 9 a.m. The school day would end at 2:45 ties but agreed that they were not obli- mood disorders and Type-2 diabetes. ample. Buses make two runs each morn- and 3:30 p.m., respectively. Extracurricu- gated to interview everyone who applies. Haldane middle school and high ing and afternoon carrying older stu- lar activities and games would start and Interviews have to be done publicly. school students begin their day at 7:33 dents first and then elementary students. end later. Students who go off campus a.m. currently and are done with school Synchronizing the schedules for all to access training and classes at BOCES at 2:15 p.m. That leaves time in the after- grades would mean adding buses, physi- would miss part of their lunch period. noon and early evening for an extra pe- cal education space, music classroom Alm said that they couldn’t share a music Michael McKee, PhD riod of academic assistance, extracurric- space, PE and music teachers, and new teacher across the grades in this case and Licensed Psychologist ular activities like clubs or music, jobs, contract terms with the staff. Athletes would need to add a part-time teacher. Cognitive Behavioral Swapping start times had even more Psychotherapy (CBT) challenges and would bring elementary Merchants Happy to See Seastreak (from previous page) students in at 8 a.m. with upper grades starting at 8:45 a.m. All of the same dif- posed asking Seastreak to stagger depar- about a shortage of public restrooms. ficulties occur from the shifting start 35B Garrison Landing tures and arrivals when more than one The General Store’s Muraszewski experi- times scenario, as well as late start times Garrison, N.Y. 10524 boat is used. (Currently both boats arrive enced the problem first hand, recalling for games and inability to coordinate 45 Popham Road at the same time.) There were also sug- one customer who “literally begged” him band and chorus. The full presentation Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 gestions that food trucks be allowed to to use the store’s non-public, tiny bath- is available on the district’s website. The operate on weekends to help handle the room that also serves as a storage area. board asked the administration to con- (914) 584-9352 Worse yet, he also reported seeing a des- overflow of lunch customers. tinue working and come back with a [email protected] Brett Chamberlain, marketing director perate female visitor urinate outside be- recommendation. They want to have a for Seastreak, said the company “would be tween his store and the Foundry Café. course of action before they have to pre- www.McKeeTherapy.com more than happy to meet with village offi- Seastreak began its schedule of week- pare their 2016-17 budget. cials or business owners at any time to dis- end trips to Cold Spring on Sept 26. The cuss any possible feedback or concerns.” last fall cruise will dock on Nov 14. Pas- Henderson resignation Peter Henderson, who was elected in Some Main Street shopkeepers also sengers arrive at the village by 11:30 am May to a two-year term, announced that said Seastreak passengers complained and depart about four hours later.

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will be served and spooky from 7 to 9 p.m. on November 1, 8, 15 and Volunteers Needed to music provided by Stacy 21. Tickets are available at sleepyhollow- Blaze Trail on Oct. 24 Labriola. For more in- cemetery.org. New path to be added to Watergrass formation, call 845-424- From Oct. 25 to 25 and Oct. 29 to Nov. Sanctuary 3020. 1, Philipsburg Manor will be transformed into Horseman’s Hollow. Visitors are he Hudson Highlands Land Trust Brother asked to walk a haunted trail, stumbling Tand Putnam Highlands Audubon upon scenes of a town driven mad by the Society has organized a volunteer trail- O’Hara’s Headless Horseman. Heads will roll. The building day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on event is not suitable for small children. Saturday, Oct. 24 on property recently Photos on Tickets must be purchased in advance at added to the Watergrass Sanctuary. Exhibit at hudsonvalley.org or call 914-366-6900. Water and snacks will be provided but Philipstown’s Jonathan Kruk will per- volunteers are asked to bring gloves. The Graymoor form The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Watergrass Sanctuary trailhead is locat- Focus on Pope Old Dutch Church on Oct. 23 to 25 and ed at Fraser Road and Route 9, and park- Francis’s encyclical on Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, but all dates are sold out. ing is available on Fraser Road. No ex- environment In Croton, the Great Jack O’ Lantern perience is necessary, and volunteers are Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South he Graymoor Spiri- welcome to work as long as they like. For Riverside Ave., features more than 7,000 tual Life Center in more information, email matt.decker@ T hard-carved pumpkins. Admission is by Garrison is hosting an hhlt.org or visit putnamhighlandsaudu- timed ticket only, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., exhibit of photography bon.org. and tickets must be purchased in advance by Brother John O’Hara, at hudsonvalley.org or by calling 914-336- a Franciscan Friar of the 6900. The event is sold out for Oct. 23 to 25 String Quartet to Atonement. Titled Lau- and on Oct. 30. It continues through Nov. 15. The cupola is lifted into place. dato Si, the exhibit was Premiere Gwen Laster Photo by Jason Taylor/Scenic Hudson inspired by Pope Fran- Composition cis’s recent “Laudato Si Garrison PTA Festival a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. The preserve is ‘mi’ Signore” encyclical Muse 4Tet will perform at Chapel located at 68 Kemble Ave. in Cold Spring. Event set for Oct. 24 at school Restoration on Oct. 24 on the environment. The brick Italianate Office Building O’Hara’s photographs will be on view he Garrison School PTA will host a was constructed in 1865 to reflect the iolinists Gwen Laster and Julianne daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Dec. Fall Festival from noon to 3 p.m. on substantial profits—estimated at $40 T Carney, violist Melanie Dyer and cel- 7 in the Pope John XXIII Parlor on the Saturday, Oct. 24 at the school. The af- V million in today’s dollars—the foundry list Tomas Ulrich, collectively known as fifth floor of the center. ternoon will include a sticky spider web, made supplying the Union Army with the Muse 4Tet, will perform a set of origi- O’Hara is a member of the Mission vertical rush, hippity hop, a chili cook- cannons during the Civil War. West nal compositions, including the premiere Support team for the Franciscan Friars off, a cake walk, doughnuts, a sports Point Foundry also manufactured some of Laster’s “Cigarette: The Sandra Bland and chaplain for Hudson Valley Hospice. challenge and crafts. of America’s first locomotives, steam en- Story, Black Lives Matter” and music of He earned a bachelor’s degree in photog- gines, mill equipment and pipes for New Adam Rudolph and Jessie Montgomery at raphy from Brooks Institute of Photog- York City’s water system. Scenic Hudson the Chapel Restoration at 7 p.m. on Satur- raphy in Santa Barbara California, and Veterans Dinner purchased the foundry site in 1996. For day, Oct. 24. a master’s in theology from St. Michael’s Senators, Odell and Vet2Vet host event more information, visit foundrytour.org. The chapel is located at 45 Market St. College at the University of Toronto. In he Veterans’ Chow Down, a free dinner in Cold Spring on the banks of the Hud- addition to advertising and corporate for veterans hosted by the Pfc. Joseph son River. A donation of $15 is suggested. Where to Add Color to photography, he photographed images of T the civil rights movement and focused on P. Dwyer Vet2Vet Program with support Your Life performance photography. He now spe- from state senators Terrence Murphy and Sue Serino and Putnam County Executive Restored Cupola Installed State prepares weekly foliage reports cializes in decorative photography and at Foundry Preserve lectures on the expression of spirituality MaryEllen Odell, takes place on Sunday, ach Wednesday through the fall sea- through the photographic process. Nov. 1 at the Putnam County Golf Course Crane hoists 5,000-pound structure at 187 Hill Street in Mahopac. There are Eson, New York State issues a “Color The Graymoor Spiritual Life Center is into place Report” with reports from observers on located at 1320 Route 9 in Garrison. For two seating times, noon and 3 p.m., for expected color conditions for the com- veterans and their guests. cenic Hudson has reinstalled the more information, call 845-424-2111. ing weekend. For instance, this coming Entertainment will be provided by the 5,000-pound, 21-foot-tall cupola atop S weekend spotters expect “peak colors” USO and military vehicles dating from the historic Office Building at West Point throughout the Hudson Valley. Colum- 1916 to 2012 will be available for viewing. Foundry Preserve and soon will add a bia County spotters in Hudson expect 90 The Chow Down also provides an oppor- replica of the original metal weather- percent color change and bright shades tunity for veterans to learn about local vane. A crane hoisted the six-sided wood- of yellow, orange and red. Dutchess services available to them. en structure into place on the three-story County will be at peak with 80 percent The Vet2Vet Program, which is staffed bell tower, which is the only freestanding change and bright, vivid shades of gold, by veterans, is a free, anonymous and structure remaining from the foundry, orange and yellow. There will be more confidential program that provides sup- which once filled the 87-acre site. color near the Taconic Parkway but less port, workshops, mentoring and training Southgate Steeplejacks of Barre, Ver- near the Hudson River. Spotters at Bear and development for veterans and cur- mont, restored the cupola, which was Mountain forecast peak colors to hold rent members of the Armed Forces and removed in 1998, and Sky Art Studios of on through the weekend with 90 percent their families. Meriden, Connecticut, is fabricating the change and bright red, orange and yel- “It is rare that Veterans have an oppor- weathervane. Scenic Hudson plans to low leaves. tunity to be recognized and thanked by stabilize several walls and add a panel For the latest report and a color map, vis- the public and by elected officials,” said for Battery Pond, which provided water it iloveny.com/seasons/fall/foliage-report. Karl Rohde, director of Putnam County’s to power foundry machinery. The entire Brother John O’Hara Photo provided Veterans Service Agency. “What better project cost $750,000, with the New York way to do this than with a family-style State Office of Parks, Recreation and His- Pumpkin Will Glow at Where the Legend meal where they can share the comrade- toric Preservation providing a $375,000 ship they cherished during their service.” grant from the Environmental Protec- Desmond-Fish Was Born Veterans are asked to RSVP at murphy. tion Fund and Scenic Hudson supplying Sixth annual event set for Oct. 25. Sleepy Hollow offers Halloween frights nysenate.gov or by calling 914-962-2624. the remainder. The work site around the Office Build- he Friends of the Desmond-Fish Li- ecause Washington Irving made it ing will remain closed until all construc- Tbrary in Garrison will host its sixth Bthe setting for his classic tale, The Nature Museum Offers tion is completed in December. However, annual Pumpkin Glow at 6 p.m. on Sun- Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the town is a the foundry is open for self-guided tours, day, Oct. 25 on the lawn at the library. busy place around Halloween. Halloween Trail and for a free guided tour scheduled for 11 Bring a carved pumpkin with a candle Two-hour lantern tours of the Sleepy Children challenged to find “spooky” to add to the glow. Cider and doughnuts Hollow Cemetery are offered from 7 to 9 signs of nature p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight every night of the week until Halloween, as well as he Outdoor Discovery Center at the Pruning is an art THudson Highlands Nature Museum If you are looking for a “natural nish” and do not want to see your in Cornwall will host an “I Spy” Hallow- ornamentals cut back severely to dead wood, choose artful pruning. een trail from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Satur- Artful Pruning allows your ornamentals to keep looking good. NY Alert day, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1. Children Artful Pruning gracefully brings your ornamentals back to a more For the latest updates on are invited to search for objects, includ- appropriate smaller size. ing animal artifacts such as bones and For an artful, natural nish, call the artful pruner. weather-related or other emergencies, sign up at skulls, hidden along the trail. Those who Call Gregory, with over 10 years as locate them all will earn a prize. 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Budney for her many years of work and bring beer or wine. tion, call 845-838-2415 or email info@ dedication to Philipstown. The memo- Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite. moviesthatmatterbeacon.org. rial will include a bench and patio area com. Search for “An Evening with Poe.” with pavers that can be engraved with the name of sponsors or loved ones. Do- Beacon Theatre to nations start at $100, and the bricks can Present The Pearl hold from 3 to 10 lines of text. Custom Staged reading part of Big Read logos are also available. An order form Program can be downloaded at philipstown.com/ bettybudney.pdf. he Beacon Theatre will present a Tstaged reading of John Steinbeck’s Philipstown Recycling The Pearl at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 Multi-Faith Choir to and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 as part of Center Open Saturdays the Poughkeepsie Library System’s Big Accepts paper, computers and Perform at Howland Read Program. The performances are di- electronic equipment Oct. 24 show part of Gospel Café rected by Christine Vittorini. he monthly Gospel Café at the How- Steinbeck’s inspiration for the story of he Town of Philipstown Recycling Tland Cultural Center on Saturday, pearl diver Kino was a Mexican folk tale TCenter on Lane Gate Road near Oct. 24, will feature Souls United of the from La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Route 9 is open for drop-offs every Sat- Hudson Valley, a multi-faith choir that is which he heard in a visit to the formerly urday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It accepts celebrating its fifth year of performing. pearl-rich region in 1940. It is one of his Two adventurers on the I Spy Halloween paper and cardboard (including bundled The concert begins at 7 p.m. most popular books and has been widely Trail Photo provided newspapers, loose phone books, bundled Most of the group’s members are from used in high school classes. magazines, junk mail and office paper). the Jewish, Christian and Baha’i faiths, viewing and Halloween crafts. Cardboard should be bundled and foil although some express their spiritual- The center is located on Muser Drive and wax paper bags should be removed ity without claiming a specific faith. The opposite 174 Angola Road. (For direc- from inside food boxes. No plastic bags choir sings in celebration of the oneness tions, visit hhnaturemuseum.org.) Trail are accepted. of God and the oneness of humanity and admission is $7 for children ages 2-14 ($5 A permit is required to drop off any will devote its performance to those who for museum members) and free for visi- metal products and white goods such as have lost their lives recently to racial vi- tors age 15 and older. For more informa- washing machines, scrap metal, refrig- olence. tion, call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. erators (with doors removed) and freon- The choir is composed of Goldee Green, free air conditioners. To obtain a permit, Yaslyn D., Clyde Herring, Jan Mauras, Playwright Larry Kramer visit Town Hall at 238 Main St. in Cold Rose McCrea, Joanne Sollecito, Eileen Spring. The fees are $2 per carload or $5 Staffon and John Watson. It is directed by to Speak at Vassar per truckload. Tamara Bond-Williams and D. Jen Brown Computer and electronics items are AIDS activist and author will sign and accompanied by Chet Williams on also accepted, including cable boxes, keyboards and Chris Ruhe on guitar. new novel cash registers, cellular phones, copiers, Tickets are available at the door for a Image provided laywright and author Larry Kramer cords, DVD players, scanners, keyboards, $10 donation. The Howland Cultural Cen- Pwill speak and sign his latest book, monitors, printers, stereos and televi- ter is located at 477 Main St. in Beacon. a satire called The American People: sions, as are household items such as For more information, call 845-831-4988. Volume 1, Search for My Heart, at Vas- blenders, cameras, curling irons, fans, Visit www.philipstown.info for news sar College at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, heaters, holiday lights, irons, metal tools, updates and latest information. Oct. 28. The free event takes place in the microwaves, radios and vacuum cleaners Movies That Matter to Martel Theater of the Vogelstein Center (without bags). Screen Food Chains for Drama and Film. The recycling center does not accept Kramer wrote the Academy Award- items containing freon, light bulbs, Documentary examines human cost nominated screenplay adaptation of D.H. household or lithium batteries, medical of food supply Lawrence’s Women in Love. His ground- equipment or VHS cassette tapes. ovies That Matter Beacon will breaking play about the AIDS crisis, The Mscreen the 2014 documentary Food Normal Heart, won the 2011 Tony Award Beacon 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY Chains at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 in 845-561-3686 for best revival. He is also known as a McKinley Hall at the First Presbyterian www.downingfilmcenter.com public health and gay rights advocate. A Group to Discuss Beacon Church. The film follows a group of Flori- Now Showing pioneering AIDS activist, he co-founded da farmworkers as they battle the $4 tril- Theatre Plans (PG) the Gay Men’s Health Crisis in 1982 and lion global supermarket industry through Meet the Patels founded ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Un- Questions about proposed residential a Fair Food program that partners with FRI 7:30, SAT 5:15 7:30 leash Power) in 1987. development growers and retailers to improve working SUN 2:00 4:15 The Vassar campus is located at 124 he historic Beacon Theatre on Main conditions for U.S. farm laborers. TUE & WED 7:30 Raymond Ave. in Poughkeepsie. Directions Street has changed ownership, and The film is co-sponsored by First THU 2:00 7:30 are available at vassar.edu/directions. T plans are being discussed for a 32-unit Presbyterian, the Beacon Peace Awards residential development. A group of con- Foundation, The Beacon Independent MONROE THEATERS cerned residents will gather at Beacon Film Festival and the Southern Dutchess at TMACC Beahive at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 to NAACP. The guest speaker will be the 34 Millpond Parkway discuss the plans and share thoughts and Rev. Noelle Damico. Monroe, NY 10950 • 845.395.9055 concerns. The Beacon Theatre: Ques- Admission is free. First Presbyterian is www.monroecinema.com tions, Answers, Actions? is organized by located 50 Liberty St. For more informa- Film programming by BeaconArts, the City of Beacon Arts and Downing Film Center Cultural Development Committee and Beahive, which is located at 291 Main. Now Showing An Evening with Poe Goosebumps (PG) Since 1848 FRI & SAT 2:15 5:00 7:45 Howland Center presents tarot and LUMBER • DOORS • WINDOWS SUN 1:15 4:00 6:45 poetry readings DECKING • FLOORING • ROOFING MON 7:15, TUE 2:15 7:15 SIDING HARDWARE PAINTS • • WED & THU 7:15 he Howland Cultural Center will KITCHEN CABINETS Tpresent its annual reading of Edgar OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS Paranormal Activity: Allen Poe’s classic The Raven on Friday, CUSTOM SAWMILLING & DRYING The Ghost Dimension (R) Oct. 30. The poem will be read by Terry LIVE EDGE SLABS • CUSTOM BEAMS Larry Kramer Photo provided Sandler starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are FRI & SAT 2:45 5:30 8:15 $15. Visit our 2000 sq. ft. Deck SUN 1:45 4:30 7:15 Display open 24/7 and new Before the reading, starting at 5 p.m., MON 7:30, TUE 2:30 7:30 Outdoor Living Area Bricks Available for Betty Karen Finnegan will offer five 30-min- WED & THU 7:30 Budney Memorial ute tarot readings at the White Willow Vardo (a gypsy caravan parked outside of (914) 737-2000 The Martian (PG13) Town organizing area to remember 2 N. Water Street former board member the venue) at the cost of $40 per read- FRI & SAT 2:30 5:45 9:00 ing. The cultural center’s doors open at Peekskill, NY Mon-Fri 7:30 - 4:30 SUN 1:00 4:15 7:30 he Philipstown Town Board plans to 6 p.m. for shopping at booths set up by Sat 8-3 MON 7:00, TUE 2:00 7:00 local merchants. It will provide light re- Tdedicate an area to the right of Town WWW.DAINSLUMBER.COM WED & THU 7:00 Hall on Main Street to the late Betty freshments, and guests are welcome to 18 October 23, 2015 The Paper philipstown.info

Spy Novelists to Share Secrets of Their Work (from page 9) even languages because they risk their where does David Duffy come up with (he has had his own encounters with books, Last to Fold and In for a Ruble, credibility with even the smallest mis- Turbo Vlost, the former KGB agent? the world of spying) and the breadth of feature protagonist Turbo Vlost, a take. “And then there’s the question of “Then I wonder about how the whole the trios’ writing, the discussion could former KGB agent who is now a U.S.- geography. I don’t know how Alex genre has been changed by the chang- take any number of provocative and based private investigator who finds Berenson, for instance, deals with so ing of technology and how they ac- entertaining paths. himself pulled back into his former many cities in such a knowledgeable way.” quired knowledge to manage their Alex Berenson (alexberenson.com) is world. He added: “How do they get their characters through the thicket of a former New York Times reporter with Joseph Kanon (josephkanon.com), a facts right? I imagine it’s easier these modern-day technology.” nine books published. Almost all feature former book publishing executive, has days with Google; on the other hand “And there is the matter of historical the same John Wells character, a former seven novels to his credit, including the everyone is on Google checking you, so prescience.” Rauch references British CIA agent of complex emotions, sharp most recent, Leaving Berlin. His books you’re held to a higher standard.” novelist John Buchan’s Greenmantle, intelligence, honed fighting skills, fierce revisit the history of the period after The books often have dense plots, which will have its 100th anniversary patriotism along with critical perspec- World War II and the implications for some of which traverse historical right around the time of the Nov. 22 tive on the geopolitical challenges facing countries and individuals as the great periods such as Kanon’s Prodigal Spy, discussion. The book chronicles British the country. powers contend for influence over the which begins in the early 1950s and agents attempting to deal with a David Duffy (davidduffybooks.com) shape of world events. moves well into the 1970s. conspiracy to create a radical Muslim came to novel writing after a career Tickets to the event are $50 each and “All this is really interesting to me,” movement to establish a caliphate in the advising global corporations on protect- may be purchased online at thrillertalk. Rauch said. “How do they organize all Mideast. “I wonder which of their books ing and promoting their brands. His two brownpapertickets. com. that material? Then there is the question our authors think will demonstrate of where does the big idea come from prescience a hundred years from now.” that allows them to get going? And then Given Rauch’s background interests

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