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ard work during the regular season has Hbeen paying dividends for Haldane’s athletic teams in playoff action this week. Boys’ and girls’ cross country Celebrating their town board victory from left to right, re-elected candidate John teams both won Section 1 Class Van Tassel, current board member Nancy Montgomery, re-elected Town Supervisor D championships and will par- Richard Shea, retiring board member Betty Budney, current member Dave Merandy ticipate in the State Champi- and newly elected board member Michael Leonard. Photo by K.E. Foley onships at Queensbury High School in Queensbury, N.Y., on Saturday, Nov. 9. The boys’ race Dems Take Three Town begins at 9:25 a.m. and the girls get underway at 11:10 a.m. 1,127 votes. Erickson lost two years ago Girl’s soccer won their third Board Seats when he challenged Shea for the supervi- straight Section 1 Class C Cham- Shea leads team to victory sor’s job. pionship defeating Solomon Running only on the Conservative line, Schechter 4-0. They then beat By Kevin E. Foley and Liz Schevtchuk Cathy Sapeta, a first-time candidate, re- S.S. Seward Institute in the State Armstrong ceived 657 votes. Regional Semi-Final 5-0 and will “We always keep it positive, we run on now face Friends Academy in the everaging a demographic advan- our own merits, we have a proven track re- Regional Final on Saturday, Nov. tage, a strong organizational core cord,” declared Shea as he thanked an en- 9, at Tully Park in New Hyde Park, Land a message of incumbent ac- thusiastic audience of campaign workers N.Y., located on Long Island. complishment, the Philipstown Demo- in a private home in Nelsonville. Shea em- Boys’ soccer won the Class C crats won the race for town supervisor phasized community building as a central Section 1 Championship with and the other two seats open on the tenet of his team’s agenda going forward. a 2-0 victory over Solomon Town Board. All five board positions are “There are so many people that have Schechter and went on to de- held by Democrats. to be there to make it happen,” a grate- feat S.S. Seward Institute in the Running unopposed for his third term ful Leonard told the group. “I will do the Regional Semi-Final. They now as supervisor, Richard Shea led the way best job I possibly can,” he promised. advance to the Regional Final for incumbent John Van Tassel and first- “It’s truly an honor to have served you against Friends Academy on Sat- time candidate Michael Leonard. Shea for the last four years and I must have urday, Nov. 9, at Arlington High received 1,751 votes according to the done something right because I am get- School in Poughkeepsie. The unofficial total by the Putnam County ting the shot again,” said Van Tassel. Both of Haldane’s cross country teams, top game is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., Board of Elections. Van Tassel had 1,585 While thanking campaign workers Van and middle, will compete in the state finals on however Haldane Athletic Direc- and Leonard 1,382. Tassel also paid tribute to Betty Budney, Saturday, Nov. 9, in Queensbury, N.Y. The girls’ tor Tom Cunningham is seeking Republican/Conservative candidate a long-serving board member who did volleyball team, above, won their 11th straight a time change. Please check the Lee Erickson, who had argued during the not run for reelection. Class D Section 1 Championship – and they’re not Haldane website for details. campaign that the board needed to in- At the Depot Restaurant in Cold Spring finished yet. Photos courtesy of Haldane The girls’ volleyball team clude a non-Democratic voice, trailed with about three- (Continued on page 3) won their 11th straight Class D Section 1 Championship with a 3-0 vic- tory over Keio Academy and will play in Village Addresses the Regional Final at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, facing Shelter Island High School Boat Club Issues at Pelham High School. Details regard- Cruise boat fees may increase ing upcoming games can be found on the Haldane website at haldaneschool.org. By Michael Turton

old Spring Village Trustee Bruce Putnam Reps Campbell reported that a meeting Cwas recently held with members of the Cold Spring Boat Club, continuing dis- Decline to Ask cussions about the club’s future after the New York Department of Environmental for Levy Probe Conservation (DEC) completes its cleanup Cruise boats rafting at the Cold Spring dock — a practice prohibited by village of toxic coal tar found beneath the site. insurance. Photo by M. Turton Like ‘pulling wings off flies’ His comments were part of a very full recommendations in Cold Spring’s Com- There are however, major sticking By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong agenda at the Village Board meeting on Nov. 5 (Tuesday). The Village Board must prehensive Plan, which advocates mak- points to be resolved. The club has sug- ithstanding impassioned pleas, respond to DEC by the end of January ing the club more accessible to the com- gested a new, 50-year lease, a big shift from the Putnam County Legislature 2014, confirming that the boat club build- munity. The plan also emphasizes the the current 20-year agreement. At Tues- WWednesday night (Nov. 6) re- ing will be removed as part of the cleanup. village’s need for new revenue sources. day’s meeting Trustee Stephanie Hawkins fused to join the increasingly messy fra- In the meantime, the board must consider The boat club is demonstrating a will- pointed out that the boat club does not cas over county District Attorney Adam a number of significant issues, including ingness to heed the recommendations. pay rent and also suggested it should be Levy, who is under scrutiny for his con- the club’s lease. The village owns the site At Tuesday’s meeting, Mark Patinella, required to submit a business plan. Pub- duct in the case of a friend accused of and the club, established in 1955. boat club commodore, said that public lic input will also likely become an issue. raping a teenager. The two sides are not close to a new restrooms are being considered for the Trustee Matt Francisco said that in cre- For months, Levy’s situation has drawn agreement but issues are beginning to replacement building. The club is also ating a new agreement, the Village Board attention with a vitriolic spat (replete take shape. One thing that seems cer- considering charging a fee for guest will eventually have to face the question: with a defamation lawsuit) between tain is that the club’s future will not be a dockage — which could become a new “Do the residents agree?” With projects Levy and county (Continued on page 4) mirror of its past. In part, that is due to source of revenue for the village. such as a new (Continued on page 3) 2 November 8, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Mouths to Feed that tea – tea! – could satisfy me is ridicu- vors that has gone missing from mass- lous because what I really need is candy. market confections. Candy’s genius lies in the fact that it so I have taken to buying a couple pounds Sugar Mommy precisely delivers its sugar load. Unlike, of them whenever my family passes say, cookies or cake, which offer sweet- through Weston, Vt., where the Vermont By Celia Barbour ness padded with flour and butter, candy Country Store sells penny candy by the doesn’t introduce a lot of unnecessary barrel. This summer, after I acquired my y doctor once told me that I baggage into the experience. stash, the kids decided that I should de- should try drinking a cup of tea Which isn’t to say that candy can get vote a whole column to the Bit-O-Honey. Msweetened by a single teaspoon away with being merely sweet. The best The recipe, they agreed, would go like of sugar in the afternoons, if indeed I had candies balance sweet notes with bitter, this – ingredients: 1 Bit O-Honey; instruc- an insatiable daily craving for sweets, as sour, or salty ones (chocolate is the most tions: Open it. Discard wrapper. Eat. I’d claimed. One teaspoon of sugar, she famous example of bitterness tamed by What they didn’t realize is that I explained, has only 16 calories. sweetness). They also offer subtler es- planned to follow their instructions to What prompted her comment was the sences, like those from woodsy nuts and the letter this fall, whenever I was craving number that the scale had come to rest fragrant vanilla, or the intricate, toasted something small and sweet. But I couldn’t. at when I’d stepped on it – a number that flavors that occur when ingredients are Because one day, barely three weeks later, seemed to indicate that my current af- caramelized. I searched the high shelf where I’d hidden ternoon remedies were, perhaps, a bit When I was a kid, ordinary candy still them and discovered they’d all been eaten. Apple cider caramels Photos by C. Barbour heavy-handed. had a little complexity to it – the kind Every last one of them. you now only find in gourmet con- Last night I made apple cider cara- burnt caramel notes to offset the sweet- fections. These days, candy bars are mels for the school forest fundraiser. ness. I made a double batch, so I could so bland they’re hardly worth steal- They came out great, with a little spice put aside some for myself and some for ing from your kids’ Halloween bags. and tartness from the cider, and enough my kids, who clearly have not yet learned Of course, I still do, driven by some that sometimes a cup of tea sweetened perverse, cantankerous need to by a teaspoon of sugar is all you really confirm my disappointment. Apple Cider Caramels need to get through the afternoon. Walking along Parrott Street last week while my kids stock- Caramel is easy to make, but has a reputation for being dangerous because not piled their (our) annual supply, I only is the sugar mixture hotter than boiling water, it will stick to your skin if it overheard a man say, “The best spills on it. Take care when making it. candies are Bit-O-Honeys,” and I 2 cups apple cider 1 teaspoon sea salt rushed toward him, crying, “Oh 2 cups heavy cream ½ teaspoon cinnamon She had a point. The three babies that my god! They are! They’re my all-time ½ cup light corn syrup ½ teaspoon ground ginger had recently passed through my body favorites!” I was dressed as a ghoul, he 1 ½ cups sugar ¼ teaspoon nutmeg had shifted it towards a certain mater- as a dad, and we stared at each other a 6 tablespoons butter nal … generosity. But although I tried moment, realized we had nothing more • Lightly grease a brownie pan and line with parchment paper. following her good advice in the months to say, and went our separate ways. • Bring the cider to a boil in a saucepan and boil vigorously until it is reduced that followed, I did not return to a more But it turns out I am not quite done to ½ cup, about 10 minutes (watch closely toward the end so that it doesn’t comfortable weight for more than a year. talking about Bit-O-Honeys, because burn). I simply wasn’t ready. I want to share with you this little- • In a large saucepan, combine the reduced cider, cream, corn syrup, sugar, I think of that doctor sometimes, known fact: They are the perfect candy. and butter. Heat to a simmer, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the and her tidbit of wise counsel cloaked Over the years they have gotten lumped butter melted. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, and leave in Manhattan condescension. Because in with Mary Janes (blah) and Squirrel the mixture to boil without stirring, until the temperature reaches 248˚. there are days when a cup of tea with a Nut Zippers (yawn), but they are far, • Remove from heat and stir in the salt and spices. Pour into the prepared spoonful of sugar is perfect. far superior to either, with exactly that pan. Allow the caramel to cool for 6-8 hours before cutting into small pieces. But there are other days when the idea kind of play-on-your-tongue mix of fla- • If you like, wrap each piece in a 5” x 6” piece of parchment paper, twisting the ends. Wrapped caramel will keep for up to a month. TRY SOMEPLACE Dine. Drink. Discover. NEW NOV 4-17 3 COURSES | $20.95 LUNCH | $29.95 DINNER

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Village Addresses Boat Club Issues (from page 1) fire hall and the Butterfield development club,” Mayor Ralph Falloon said. Ear- on the table, Francisco said that village lier in the meeting he questioned the resources are limited. “People will ask logic of requiring the club to pay rent reasonable questions,” he said, suggest- on a replacement building that it would ing one might be “Do we subsidize (the build and own. The mayor will continue boat club)?” discussions with Village Attorney Mike “I think there is a sweet spot … and Liguori regarding the lease. we’re going to find it,” Hawkins said, re- Boats boost business but … ferring to the potential for creating an For the past several weekends the Cold agreement that works for the boat club Spring dock has been a hub of activity and village as a whole. as the SeaStreak and its sister boats have Trustee Bruce Campbell pointed out brought hundreds of visitors to the vil- that all residents have the opportunity lage. The cruises originate in Manhattan to join the boat club – either as full or and Highland N.J., arrive in Cold Spring associate members, and that is a place Mayor Ralph Falloon’s truck was damaged in an accident just prior to the Village by 12:30 and depart three hours later. where residents can avoid the “satura- Board meeting. Photo by M. Turton The cruises have been a boon to busi- tion of tourists” that the village experi- ness but have raised issues. While the ences when cruise boats dock at Cold turns at using the dock. Fees are also be- jor village expenditure to reinforce them. company was approved for one docking Spring. “They swamp the restaurants, ing reviewed. Currently the village charg- The old lights will be repurposed with- per day, three boats have arrived at a time, they swamp the waterfront,” he said, es two dollars per linear foot – or $280 for out stringing them across the street. In rafting up at the dock. Campbell said the preventing residents from enjoying their the 140-foot SeaStreak. Trustee Stephanie addition, Milner said that the chamber company has been cooperative in paying own village. “I don’t think there’s any- Hawkins wondered if that is enough. The has already raised $1,200 to light trees. the additional dockage fees. He has since thing better than (the boat club) in the larger boats carry up to 400 passengers How many links in a chain? learned that the village insurance policy whole world,” he concluded. who pay $60 each for the day trip. Gross prohibits rafting of vessels. Boats will now Wording continues to be fine-tuned for a “We want to keep talking. We do want revenue for one boat can be as much as be required to “hover” off shore, taking new law prohibiting “formula businesses” to maintain a partnership with the boat $24,000. In areas such as Lake George, boats pay a dockage fee as well as a per- in the village. Hawkins said that special passenger fee. Debbi Milner, President of counsel Warren Replansky will address (from page 1) Dems Take Three Town Board Seats the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Com- the board regarding the possibility of de- quarters of a mile down Main Street, the vancy around the town recreation center, merce, suggested that if fees are increased fining formula retail “chains” as having 10 Republicans acknowledged their defeat and some choices in town spending — “I they should include the cost of the visitor or more stores. “It’s a valid point,” Trustee and vowed to maintain a strong presence don’t want to see tax dollars wasted on dirt maps which are currently provided free of Matt Francisco commented. “I’ve never in the town to counter the Democratic bloc. roads [washing out] every time it rains.” charge by Philipstown.info. Hawkins said looked at it from the growth side. Do we Erickson termed the run “a good try. Philipstown Republican Party Chair- she isn’t asking for “extortion-level” fees. want to discourage an ‘Old Souls’ from ex- Two years from now we’ll be back again. man Mike LaRocco said he was “obvi- “We’re just interested in a little more rev- panding?” into a franchise, he asked. We’ve got to press on. We’ve got to stay ously disappointed” at Erickson’s loss, enue for the village.” Accident damages mayor’s pickup vigilant. I won’t stand for that complacency believing he “would have made a huge dif- A strange accident took place in front that allows fresh perspectives to vanish,” ference on the town council [board].” He Christmas lights back on of the Village Hall just prior to the meet- he said. He added that he would run again thanked the party faithful, telling them Main Street won’t be dark over the ing. A man parking his car on Main Street “if the opportunity presents itself” and “we ran a really solid race and I think we holidays after all. Campbell said that stepped on the gas while in reverse. The overall “will be back, making sure people brought a lot of issues to the forefront. Central Hudson has approved dual elec- vehicle grazed a car parked immediately hear my voice loud and strong.” He again The Republican Party in this town is revi- trical outlets for poles along Main Street, behind it, and veered onto the sidewalk, expressed concern about issues raised talizing itself.” enabling the village and the chamber of engine racing. The car sideswiped Fal- in his campaign: the lack of an adequate Erickson’s fellow Conservative Party commerce to install alternative light- loon’s pickup then slammed into a tree. senior citizen center, the subdivision of candidate, Sapeta, did not attend the ing. The utility had prohibited stringing No one was hurt in the incident. land by the non-profit Open Space Conser- gathering. lights from pole to pole — without a ma- 4th Annual Cold Spring 5K Turkey Trot It is that time of year again. On November 28, 2013 we will hold the 4th Annual Cold Spring 5K Turkey Trot run/walk to raise funds for the Kristen and Fred Faust Spirit Award, given annually to the Haldane graduating senior with the most school spirit.

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Opinion Residential Wind Turbines in the Hudson Highlands Publisher cal utility companies, including 100 per- to preserve its scenic integrity. Much of Gordon Stewart By Andy Chmar cent wind energy suppliers generating our landscape, moreover, can be seen Managing Editor power from efficient and viable upstate and enjoyed by hundreds of thousands ith the Philipstown Town Board Kevin E. Foley commercial wind farms. of residents and visitors from numerous in the process of adopting a six- W If in addition to these measures, the publicly accessible points, including the Arts/Feature Editor month moratorium on applications for home or business owner wishes to pur- Alison Rooney residential wind turbines, it’s a good Hudson River, the Appalachian Trail, sue generating their own energy from time to reflect on these and other renew- and five state parks. Senior Correspondents renewable sources, then as with any sig- able energy systems and their potential Without minimizing these concerns, Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong nificant project, they should consider all role within our communities. however, we believe that the possible Michael Turton the environmental impacts, both positive Renewable sources of energy, includ- negative impacts of wind turbines can Layout Editor and negative. 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Putnam Reps Decline to Ask for Levy Probe (from page 1) Sheriff Donald Smith and this cleared up,” by a “I was given the task of voting a position claims about the rape sus- state-initiated “thor- out of the sheriff’s office and in the district pect and of Levy’s own ough investigation to attorney’s office,” he said. “I couldn’t care For content you can only moves vying for attention. either exonerate the less who the DA is or the sheriff is. I was see online, visit Levy’s critics contend he man or if some mal- very angry that those things were put on improperly interceded in feasance occurred my table and on this legislative table and proceedings involving his then do what the state we had to make those decisions. I wish friend, Alexandru Hossu, a needs to do. I think they had worked it out on their own.” physical fitness trainer, ac- it’s our responsibility, Philipstown’s representative, District 1 cused of raping a 13-year- most certainly, to the Legislator Barbara Scuccimarra assured Town Board meeting old girl in 2010. The latest people that elected us Oliverio she understands his concern. “I  rounds include a dispute to say, ‘let’s end this.’ have great respect for Adam Levy and By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong between Smith and Levy To say nothing and respect for the sheriff, but their behavior over whose department just let this roll along in the past year has been disappointing Bear Mountain Figure should house a county is like pulling wings to say the least,” she said. The Levy situ-  investigative position — District Attorney Adam Levy off of flies. It’s torture. ation “is going to resolve itself. It’s going Skating Club Levy ultimately won, but File photo And it will go on until to come to a head soon,” she added. “I By Alison Rooney only after the Legislature the state hears enough believe Adam Levy will make the right stepped in — and threats of prosecution that they get their wheels in action. I feel it’s decision for Putnam County.” of Levy by the Westchester County district our responsibility,” he emphasized. “I feel  Beacon Re>Think Local attorney following reports that Levy med- that very strongly.” By Sommer Hixson dled with a secret grand jury probe into Ball, too, implored the legislators to the Hossu affair. Westchester County took demand state action. “Anything short of over the rape case last spring. that is a dereliction of duty and your re- Michael McKee, PhD New visitor website: Legislator Sam Oliverio, from Putnam sponsibility as legislators,” he said. Licensed Psychologist  Valley, wanted his colleagues to ask New Several other legislators favored re- Cognitive Behavioral coldspringny.info York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state straint. Psychotherapy (CBT) attorney general to investigate Levy. The Levy mess “is still going to take The extended calendar Aware that “I could not get a second” on time. I don’t think we can speed it up.  a resolution urging Cuomo to act, Olive- It’s going to take its legal course,” said 35B Garrison Landing of Philipstown and rio announced that he would present his Carl Albano, of District 5. “Another letter Garrison, N.Y. 10524 Beacon events arguments in a letter as a private citizen is just going to add to it, more tension.” 45 Popham Road and encouraged his colleagues to en- Legislature Chairman Richard Othmer dorse it as individuals. voiced a reluctance his colleagues seemed Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 That caused a ruckus that drew in State to share. “I don’t want to say anything,” Sen. Greg Ball, whose district includes he acknowledged. “I think it should go to (914) 584-9352 Phil’s List: part of Putnam County (though not Phil- a higher level, to the governor.” When Oli- [email protected] Free online local classifieds ipstown). Ball attended the meeting a few verio replied that taking a stand would devoted to jobs, housing, tag days after requesting that Cuomo seek a move things along, Othmer added: “I www.McKeeTherapy.com sales, services and more state investigation of Levy. think it’s going that way anyway.” www.philipstown.info/philslist “The accusations that are flying, the al- The chairman also expressed frustra- legations, are putting our county in a very tion at both the continuing Smith-Levy bad light,” Oliverio said. “We need to have hostility and Levy’s unique predicament. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper November 8, 2013 5 Denning’s Point Walk and Talk Delves Into History By Alison Rooney during which the people of Beacon were spared some of the hardships of the day as he Beacon Institute of Rivers and Es- the factory continued to operate. Then came tuaries (BIRE), now part of Clarkson the 1939 transfer of the Brick Works to the TUniversity, has developed a series of Durisol Company, “the first green building Walk and Talk excursions, each focused on products, impervious to weather and in- different aspects of Denning’s Point (DP), sects — a product ahead of its time.” That the spit of land extending from the shore- company was succeeded by the Noesting line south from the Beacon Metro-North Pin Ticket Company, which manufactured station, as part of its Center for Environ- wire products. Heading into the woods, Gell jumped mental Education (CEIE) programming. The tour concludes at the old power station, now repurposed as CEIE’s headquarters. The walks, usually offered twice a month, back thousands of years to talk about Na- Photo by A. Rooney seasonally, have focused on topics like tive Americans who once inhabited this geology, birding, herbs, and history. One land. “There is no indication that they lived in which he lived until 1789. That house Railroad, and, soon after, they had to sell more history walk takes place this Satur- here in families initially,” Gell said. They was used by historic notables, most promi- what was left to those who became the day, Nov. 9, before the season ends. Edu- came, hunted, fished and moved on, season- nently Alexander Hamilton, following his brick works owners. The last major change cator Karen Gell leads the walk, following ally. Gell said that when BIRE took over the tenure as aide-de-camp to George Wash- for DP came in 1988 with the acquisition on from historian Jim Heron, upon whose property they explored the possible pres- ington. A short trek off-trail led to what of the land by New York State Office of book, Denning’s Point, A Hudson River ence of Native American burial grounds, is presumed to be the remains of the de Parks, Recreation and Historic Preserva- History, content is largely based. and after much research, determined that Peyster home. A number of objects, but not tion, which maintains it. On a recent crisp October morning, any remains had already been excavated. enough to officially corroborate, have been With stops made along the beach, and Gell led a group on and off the trail, which Skipping ahead to the 1683 8,500-acre found near the remains of walls. at what remains of a cider mill which once loops around the Point, describing a rich Rombout Patent purchase (for $1,250) of The de Peyster house was eventually sold stocked 500 barrels made from Pippin ap- history which began about 4,000 years lands from the Wappingers Indians, Gell to the Allen family, who built a European- ples found in the Denning’s orchards and ago. The walk, billed at 1.5 hours, took said that remotely located Dutchess Coun- style, lavish hunting lodge. That family’s made into locally sold “Fishkill Champagne,” slightly longer, due to participant curios- ty was one of the last to become populated. financial difficulties led to the purchase of the program concluded at the CEIE center, a ity. Though not difficult, the walk involves The island was part of the purchase. Ma- the home and land by the Denning family, LEED-gold building replete with solar pan- uneven, wooded and sandy terrain, with dame Brett, daughter of Rombout, took described by Gell as “wealthy, generous, els, composting bathrooms and wind tow- some climbing using stones as balance, so the southern third of the patent, eventu- well-respected, with mercantile interests” ers, repurposed from what was once the those with walking difficulties might find ally selling it to her nephew, Jacobus de in 1821. The Dennings lived there through power plant. Gell concluded by saying “I it challenging. Peyster, and in 1738, along with construct- 1889, until fortunes had declined. Eminent don’t know of another small place where so Denning’s Point, a 64-acre spit of land, is ing a causeway to the mainland, he built Domain forced them to sell two coastal much has happened. How the story ends re- part of the Hudson Highlands State Park. the first homestead, a Dutch-style house, strips of the Point to the Hartford and Erie ally depends on us — how we take care of it.” It is open for hiking and fishing, but closed in winter (beginning Nov. 17) to protect the bald eagle habitat. By virtue of following Chef Mocarski at Valley Restaurant the trail, DP’s history is told in a fragment- Celebrating Hudson Valley to ingredients, is balanced,” ed, non-linear fashion. Beginning at the Mocarski said. “Every day building which once housed a leading brick Restaurant Week I learn from our staff, from works factory — one of about 160 in this cooks, each other. You have to region — Gell began telling participants of By Mary Ann Ebner stay with your roots but keep the period of industrialization, beginning up with the times.” in 1881, which saw the end of DP’s rural n past autumns, as leaves fell and Mocarski treasures the existence as Homer Ramsdell, whom Gell temperatures dipped, Executive Chef roots he’s established at Val- described as “a dry goods clerk and suave IVin Mocarski and his culinary staff ley, and his affinity for the opportunist who married into a rich fam- prepared their final soups and sauces greater Hudson Valley is ily,” purchased the bankrupt property from and sealed the kitchen doors at Val- homegrown. It was no sur- Denning family members and started up ley Restaurant for the winter season. prise to friends and fam- Executive Chef Vin Mocarski and Pastry Chef Laura DP Brick Works, removing topsoil from a But this year Valley will remain open ily when a teenaged Vinny DiGiorno outside their kitchen at Valley Restaurant third of the point, envisioning endless sup- while winter winds blow, serving up its began researching culinary at The Garrison. Photo by M.A. Ebner plies of clay and sand from which to manu- signature contemporary cuisine, laced studies at the Culinary Insti- facture the bricks. A lot of fill was used and throughout the year with ingredients tute of America. Growing up lected to be an assistant teacher in the extensive clear-cutting eliminated many from its own farm a few steps from its in nearby Wappingers Falls, he loved the CIA Fellowship program, completed in trees. The large factory, with many build- kitchen, and other Hudson Valley farms cooking life from the start. 2000. Soon after, he left the area for a ings then, brought in hundreds of immi- and food producers. “I was making marzipan candy with cooking opportunity, but before long grants, based there for months at a time. When it comes to restaurants, Mocar- my babysitter when I was six years old,” roots pulled him home. After return- Descendants still populate Beacon today. ski likes a good balance. He dines out of- Mocarski said. “All the other kids were ing to Wappingers Falls, where he still The property changed hands in 1928 and ten, skipping the opportunity to cook at swimming.” lives, he landed a position with The Gar- the new owner introduced brick-making home to stay connected with other chefs The young Vinny also shadowed his rison, and has moved up the ranks over machines and rebuilt and restructured the and their creations. If you appreciate fine mother and grandmother in the kitchen, the years in its food and beverage estab- factory. He developed a transportation crate dining, an elegant country atmosphere and grew up around the family table. lishments. In October 2012, he assumed for transporting bricks by train; formerly and spectacular scenery, you can savor When the time came in 1997 to begin his executive culinary responsibilities at the bricks were shipped by barge, largely to the steady presence Mocarski strives for studies in Hyde Park, Mocarski pursued The Garrison as well as its other Phil- th New York City. Continuing with 20 -centu- at Valley Restaurant at The Garrison. the program with a fierce commitment. ipstown property, Highlands Country ry history, Gell told of the Depression era, “Everything we do here, from plating He finished two years later and was se- Club. When he’s not fashioning seasonal (Continued on next page)

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State will be held harmless, but the school Garrison School Withdraws from Race to the Top district might not.” Although many un- Seeks to protect student scheduled to receive $3,000 for its par- Currently, Colucci said, GUFS shares answered questions remain about how ticipation in Race to the Top this year, data with the NYS Board of Education, the state will react to the board’s action, behavioral data which the board believes may be forfeit- including test scores, and as of next year, Colucci expected that GUFS could opt in ed by not participating. behavioral incidents. When New York again in the future if the board sees value By Pamela Doan The resolution to opt out came to a head became one of eight states last spring in the portals and the experience of other over the issue of being forced to choose a to cooperate with a not-for-profit vendor school districts that are participating t the Wednesday, Nov. 6 meeting dashboard for a portal that would be ac- called inBloom as its data management deems it worthwhile. Colucci reported of the Garrison Union Free School cessible by parents, students, teachers and company, many legislators and parents that Haldane School District is withhold- Board, members voted unani- A administrators and the broader scope of were outraged. inBloom is collecting ing action and will not choose a portal mously to withdraw their Memorandum information that will be accessible by a data from the state that is provided by at this time. From information provided of Agreement with the New York State third-party vendor. The issues about the school districts and parents don’t have by the state about the portals, school dis- Education Department to participate dashboard and portal were first discussed the option to opt out. Privacy, security tricts that do not make a choice will be in the federal Race to the Top program. at the Oct. 16 board meeting and reported and commercial use of the data are randomly assigned a dashboard. Race to the Top is an initiative from the in the Oct. 18 edition of The Paper. all touch points of concern that have In other activity at the meeting, Co- U.S. Department of Education launched Colucci explained that data sharing prompted many school districts across lucci updated the board on progress to- in 2009 to encourage schools to be cre- would expand to include information the state to opt out. ward goals and objectives set out by the ative and innovative through competi- about families and behavioral incidents Garrison now joins those ranks and board for the school. It was an impressive tion. States are awarded money based in addition to the test scores that are cur- will not be choosing a dashboard for the list with everything on the plan either on total points that are based on compli- rently reported. “The concern is how the portal. This action only seems to keep marked as “achieved” or “in progress.” ance with Common Core standards, data third-party vendor will use the data and student data from being accessed by yet The goals address everything from teach- sharing, and performance-based evalu- protect it,” she said. Parents already re- another vendor and inBloom will still er development to building maintenance ation of teachers and administrators, ceive student test scores and can review access Garrison student data when it is and Board President Raymond O’Rourke among other things. New York opted in aggregated scores for the school. As board shared by the state. Board member Jim thanked Colucci for her report: “This is and Superintendent Gloria Colucci noted member Derek DuBois noted, “The value Cannon said: “There’s the issue of who’s just the kind of progress report we need.” that the state has received $800 million doesn’t seem worth the risk and there are accountable if the vendor does something Nothing was presented during the Public in grants through the program. GUFS is too many unanswered questions.” wrong with the information. New York Comment section of the meeting.

Chef Mocarski at Valley Restaurant (from previous page) menus at the restaurants and lounges at are forever changing with the seasons. “An average day in the kitchen is 12 golf course. This chef plays the course both locations, Mocarski is creating last- “We just finished up our own toma- to 14 hours,” he said. “These guys work and swings his clubs as often as possible. ing memories for the many weddings toes,” Mocarski said. “And our last har- their lives away here – we all do.” “I love golfing, I love working out and I’m that he also oversees. vest was leeks, acorn squash and baby But when he’s not ordering from pur- dining out in the city a lot. It’s a passion,” Working with him side-by-side is Pas- rainbow carrots. Valley is really about veyors, checking menus with his front- he said. “Food brings people together.” try Chef Laura DiGiorno of Yonkers. For seasonality, a fantastic menu, great wine of-the house manager or standing over During Hudson Valley Restaurant the last seven years, she’s been part of the list and excellent desserts.” one of his food stations, the athletic Mo- Week, Nov. 4 through 17, Valley is offer- closely-knit team that Mocarski values. Though Mocarski regularly varies Val- carski is staying fit and working up an ing Mocarski’s seasonal American cui- “The freedom that I have with the ley’s menu, one main course item has appetite for his next tasting. sine for less than $30 per person. Dinner menu is great,” DiGiorno said. “I have earned staying power. Establishing a fitness routine dur- is served Thursday through Sunday, with the freedom to be as creative as I want.” “Our poached Maine lobster risotto ing his days at Ketcham High School in a full brunch offered on Saturday and DiGiorno’s freedom and creativity recent- has been on our menu for some time,” Wappingers Falls, the active chef makes Sunday. Valley is located at 1 Snake Hill Road ly resulted in mini deep-fried apple pies. Mocarski said. “It’s a favorite.” the most of his time on days off. And his in Garrison. Visit thegarrison.com or call Served with a sour cream vanilla dipping Though Mocarski and his kitchen crews close working proximity to the The Gar- 845-424-3604 for reservations and informa- sauce, the mini pies are currently offered as work long hours, he continues to draw in- rison Golf Club provides more than a tion. Visit hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com a Valley dessert selection. But menu items spiration from the pace of his work. view of the 18-hole par 72 championship for a full list of participating restaurants.

Desmond-Fish Library Benefit Luncheon To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee Adapted by Christopher Sergel, directed by NancySwann Sunday, November 17, 2013 Nov. 8 at 8pm, Nov. 9 at 8pm, Nov. 10 at 2pm, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at 8pm, ADDED MATINEE: Nov. 16 at 3pm The Garrison Nov 16 at 8pm, Nov 17 at 2pm Tickets $15-$22 Depot Docs: Maidentrip Nov 22 at 7:30pm Gary Knell, Keynote Speaker Tickets $20 includes reception and Q&A with CEO, National Geographic Society director Jillian Schlesinger and editor Penelope Falk Former President & CEO, NPR Cabaret in the Country: Sondheim Unplugged Sunday, November 17, 2013 with host Phil Bond Nov 23 at 8pm • Tickets $25 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com www.philipstowndepottheatre.org To purchase tickets visit Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY (Theatre is adjacent to train station.) www.desmondfishlibrary.org or call the Library at 845-424-3020 845-809-5174 $100. Supporter www.thehighlandstudio.com $200. Benefactor $800. Table of eight HIGHLAND PRINTING The Garrison & PICTURE FRAMING 1 Snake Hill Road, Garrison, NY 845-424-3604 Serving Cold Spring, Beacon, NYC & beyond since 1997 •Great selection of frame mouldings•

Benefit Committee Jennifer Marrinan • Beautiful archival rag & photo papers & canvas • Co-chairs Jason & Deborah McManus Susan Landstreet Carol & Noel O’Reilly • Printing for artists and photographers is our specialty • Frank E. Lucente Fred & Anne Osborn • Expert scanning of all sizes • Joe & Katharine Plummer Anita Hall Angelopoulos Ru & Sheila Rauch • Art Gallery • Prints Available • Liza Bailey & Michael Musgrave Andrew Revkin & Lisa Mechaley Irvine & Elizabeth Flinn Bill Sadler & Bill Hicks • Specializing In Local Scenes • Old And New • Lars & Marit Kulleseid Virginia & Peter Sirusas George & Emily Lansbury Neal & Heather Zuckerman 31 Stephanie Lane • Cold Spring • New York • appointments suggested www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper November 8, 2013 7 The Calendar Visiting Artist 1937 Garrison Dennis Kardon Accident Claimed Conducts Workshop Composer’s Life Brooks Bowman songs at Haldane recorded by biggest names Teaches technique with charcoal in music and kneaded erasers By Michael Turton By Alison Rooney hen Brooks Bowman died in a car ddressing a group of Haldane Draw- accident on Route 403 in Garrison, ing and Painting students, renowned Students Kelly Vahos, left, and Shauna Ricketts are engrossed in working on their on Oct. 16, 1937, just days before W th Aartist Dennis Kardon, whose work drawings of each other. Photo by A. Rooney his 24 birthday, it ended the life of one is included in the collections of MOMA of America’s most promising young com- and The Met, told them “I could spend adding and subtracting, a method Kar- The Drawing and Painting class is a posers. His songs have been performed days trying to get this right — we have don has developed and used for years. high school elective, and most students by musical legends — from Frank Sinatra a half hour!” The “getting right” was Kardon instructed the class in the have some experience beyond basic high and Ella Fitzgerald to Billie Holiday and portraiture, in charcoal combined with second part of a two-part visit over two school art classes, but many had never Tommy Dorsey. His story, all but forgot- a kneaded eraser, working the charcoal weeks, coinciding with his tenure as the worked with charcoal. During the first ten, was revived in 2007 when a German and the eraser by moving both back and Garrison Art Center’s 2013 Visiting session Kardon demonstrated the musician, intrigued by Bowman’s story forth, finding the shape of things by Artist. As well as being the subject of a technique to students, each working with and music, visited Garrison and other current exhibition, Seeing Through large blank sheets. At the start of the American communities to research the Surfaces at the Art Center, Kardon led second session Kardon stressed the young singer-songwriter’s life. the workshop at Haldane and another at importance of “getting the shape of the Westchester Community College and head.” Pointing out student Henry Dul as “Princeton’s Cole Porter” conducted a discussion with local an example, Kardon said “Look at the Bowman is best known for writing artists. The Visiting Artist Exhibition distinctive shape of his head; that’s how we East of the Sun (and West of the Moon,) a and Education program is funded in recognize people, not through the eyes or song recorded not only by numerous part by members of the Art Center’s the mouth, but how they present their musical superstars prior to 1950 — but Leadership Circle. Kardon’s work began heads. Once you have that shape, you can also more contemporary entertainers with wood-block and lithographic then figure out how the rest of the features from Mama Cass Elliot and Oscar prints, then moved into figurative fit into it.” Addressing the work of Char- Peterson to George Benson and Diana paintings. In the late 90s onward he lotte Cleary, who was drawing Dul (the Krall. A Princeton University grad, focused on large psychological paintings students worked in pairs), Kardon noted: Bowman was a popular member of The of family life. Currently, Kardon makes “She already has it in three-dimensional Triangle Club there, where he was observational paintings on his iPad as form — that’s great.” known as “Princeton’s Cole Porter.” The well as representational and abstract Kardon then discussed eyes: “The Triangle Club, a theater troupe formed paintings in oil. Press notes from his thing about eyes is they’re really spheres. in 1891, is still active today and boasts exhibition detail descriptions of his While the iris is a circle you don’t usually alumni membership that includes Russel work as related to the idea of see the whole circle; the bottom part of Wright, Jimmy Stewart, José Ferrer, Dennis Kardon talks about a student’s “perceiving the world through a series the sphere is in shadow, so it’s as if you Wayne Rogers, David E. Kelley, Brooke drawing of Henry Dul. Photo by A. Rooney of screens and windows.” take a sphere (Continued on page 14) Shields and F. Scott Fitzgerald. A 1917 Princeton graduate, Fitzgerald wrote to Bowman congratulating him on the Variety Show Comes to Main Street success of East of the Sun, suggesting it be used as “a song of devotion” to their ‘The talent in this town is mind-blowing, “This area is so rich in talent,” says Smith, “and it seems to alma mater. The Triangle Club still lend itself to a variety show.” Smith has always had a real benefits from Bowman’s talents today and deserves more forums’ fondness for that format. “When I was younger, I watched it on — collecting (Continued on page 11) TV — the mix of comedy, music and By Alison Rooney dance went nicely on the palate. In terms of mainstream culture, it has ike so many in this nook gone out of favor. Some comedians of the woods, Pete Smith voice disdain for sharing the stage Lis a man with a past: a with music; I’m shocked by that,” comedic past. Not that his life Smith says. story is so very ha-ha-ha, but As a child growing up in this gregarious healthcare Connecticut, Smith recalls being administrator slash Haldane “the kind of funny that if the dad slash sometime-scribe circumstances were right I could flip for this very media identity a moment on its head — I had my had another calling — that of moments here and there. I was stand-up comedian, a form he acutely familiar with teenage angst, is returning to as he presents which is as informative in dealing Philipstown’s first (we think) with comedy as anything.” Heading Variety Show, coming to Main to the Big Apple before his 18th Street’s The Living Room at 8 birthday, he bypassed formal p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. John Dube, pictured with his sitar education and “did the starving Smith is eager to share Image courtesy of John Dube artist thing: worked at the Waldorf that stage with other as a bus boy, drove a cab, and had denizens of this area whose talents lie in any number of areas. some breakthrough moments in comedy, The evening’s lineup includes singer-songwriter duo, the very earning paychecks, riding the wave of club and newly-married Rick and Michele Gedney, who perform as Open performance spaces in the city.” But, at 25, he Book; sitar player John Dube, who’ll be joined by Steve walked away from it all, with “an inkling that Franchino on flute, playing “Indian-inspired” music; teen stars there were other pieces of my life to be of last summer’s Depot Theatre smash The Drowsy Chaperone, explored.” He returned to Connecticut, got a Harper Levy and Tyler Mell, who will perform a number from “straight day-job in healthcare” and eventually that show and another from The Pajama Game, which they relocated, with his wife Sally, to San Francisco, also appeared in along with comedienne Shelly Colman, direct where in his early 30s, after becoming a father Poster Image courtesy of Hans-Martin Fleischer from ‘the city’ and Smith himself. Mell will double as emcee. (Continued on page 14) 8 November 8, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Meetings & Lectures Free Computer Help BEHIND the The Calendar 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, Garrison | 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org COUNTER Looking for things to do in and around Philipstown? Grab Garrison Institute Retreats (Opens) ✥ ✥ The Calendar and go. For more details and ongoing events, 3 p.m. Personal Weekend by Tara 3 p.m. Still Mind Zendo | 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison visit philipstown.info. Send event listings to calendar@ 845-424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org philipstown.info. See you around town!

Who Will Carry the World (Staged Reading) Saturday, November 9 8 p.m. The Beacon Theatre | 445 Main St., Friday, November 8 Beacon Second Saturday Beacon | 845-453-2978 | thebeacontheatre.org Kids & Community Kids & Community Music Wine Tasting Cold Spring Farmers’ Market The Trapps and RoseAnn Fino 4 - 7 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop | 180 Main St., 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Boscobel 7:45 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Beacon | 845-440-6923 | artisanwineshop.com 1601 Route 9D, Garrison | csfarmmarket.org 477 Main St., Beacon

Putnam Family & Community Services 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Food Pantry Benefit 9 - 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church Blackmore’s Night 6:30 p.m. The Garrison | 2015 Route 9, Garrison 10 Academy St., Cold Spring 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 845-225-2700 x136 | pfcsinc.org 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org 1008 Brown St., Peekskill ll this fuss this week about the Sports 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com Recycling Center Open extra hour throwing people off! 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 59 Lane Gate Road, Cold Spring Tony Jefferson & Groovocity My antidote to that is to sleep as Haldane Volleyball Regional Final coldspringny.gov A 6 p.m. Pelham High School 8 p.m. Bean Runner Café much as possible year-round. With my eyes Father-Son Weekend (Opens) 575 Colonial Ave., Pelham 201 S. Division, Peekskill closed, it’s dark no matter what the hour. 9:30 a.m. Clearpool Model Forest 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 914-737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com While out on my morning 33 Clearpool Road, Carmel Live Music constitutionals, I have been following Amateur Mixed Martial Arts 845-225-8226 | clearpool.greenchimneys.org 7 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s the progress of the renovations going Bake Sale Fundraiser for MHAA 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie 184 Main St., Cold Spring on down at the river. One of my dear 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. CherryBomb 845-454-5800 | midhudsonciviccenter.org 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com friends and fellow Labradorean, Java, 201 Main St., Beacon Live Music has been advising his humans, the Theater & Film 845-831-6287 | cherrybombpopup.weebly.com architects, converting the house across 8 p.m. Cold Spring Depot | 1 Depot Square, Cold History Walk and Talk with Karen Gell from my morning spot to a passive Burns Film Center Documentaries Spring | 845-265-5000 | coldspringdepot.com 10 a.m. CEIE | 199 Dennings Ave., Beacon solar house. Java, a Chocolate Lab, and 5 p.m. Which Way is the Front Line from Here? The Willy Amrod Big Band 845-765-2721 | bire.org myself, as well you know, a Black Lab, 7:30 p.m. Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café have been inspirational to the creative 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville 379 Main St., Beacon Nature Program: Owls 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center minds of River Architects; there is an 914-747-5555 | burnsfilmcenter.org 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com unsubstantiated rumor that the idea had 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall Hungarian State Folk Ensemble Derek Dempsey its genesis when I was observed sitting 8 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org out at my bench in the sun. As two 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | 246 Main St., Beacon 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com Soup Kitchen dogs with fine specimens of dark, heat 11 a.m. Presbyterian Church retaining fur, we have been well studied To Kill a Mockingbird An Evening of Swing, Stride & 50 Liberty St., Beacon for our thermodynamic properties. The 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Boogie Woogie Piano 845-831-5322 | beaconpresbychurch.com boss thinks its funny to point out that 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | 12 N. Division St., it may be me more than Java to whom 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org Peekskill | 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com Pink Lolly and Lydia Gretchen the term passive solar better applies Puppets Concert but that only shows her dearth of 1 p.m. Howland Cultural Center knowledge on this subject. 477 Main St., Beacon 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org The boss has been busily unpacking boxes of holiday merchandise. Soaps Backyard Farming: Shiitake Mushrooms and lotions in festive containers, 2 p.m. Putnam Valley Grange seasonal tea towels, Christmas pudding “Down-home 128 Mill St., Putnam Valley and iced fruitcake, and crackers for 379 Main Street, access to world- 845-528-2565 | putnamvalleygrange.org Boxing Day are flung onto the shelves Beacon, NY 12508 class performers.” Meet the Animals only to fly off and out the door again. — NY Times 2:30 p.m. Wildlife Education Center I keep a low profile this time of the 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson year lest a Christmas bow gets taped 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org to my head and off I would go in some inattentive customer’s shopping bag. I TO US, YOUR TABLE IS A STAGE, TOO Veteran’s Day Celebration do enjoy the holiday cheer and coziness Farm-fresh dining and legendary desserts 3 p.m. Eisenhower Hall Theatre 655 Ruger Road, West Point of Main St. shopping even though it Brunch Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am–2:30pm might mean a few more nudges and paw 845-938-2617 | westpointband.com Dinner nightly from 4:30pm, no show ticket needed squishes as the boss clumps around in Wine Tasting my space behind the counter. We are Closed Tuesdays 3 - 6 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop | Details under Friday well stocked in holiday spirit here; I Code Springers (ages 5-14) challenge anyone to leave The Goose 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library without having laughed at least once. Friday 11/8 8:30pm Sunday 11/17 7:30pm 472 Route 403, Garrison | codespringers.org Impossible, I wager, unless you are a WILLY AMROD BIG BAND THE WEAVERS AT 65 Grinch, pre-heart expansion. Selecting Books for Children (grades K-2) with PETE SEEGER 4 p.m. Embark@EMC | 925 South St., Peekskill Which reminds me, The Grinch Saturday 11/9 8:30pm Grow Your Heart Project begins JOHN HAMMOND WORK O’ THE WEAVERS 914-671-7772 | embarkpeekskill.com soon. Come in for a bingo card full of and others Think & Drink Benefit for School Forest Day good deed suggestions, do four good Sunday 11/10 7:30pm 5:30 - 8 p.m. 14 Cutler Lane, Garrison turns and return your bingo card for a Wednesday 11/20 7:30pm $40 at the door prize. Tell the Grinch about your good FRANK CARILLO ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY Harvest Celebration & Benefit Auction deeds on the postcard we’ll provide & THE BANDOLEROS 7 - 10 p.m. St. Luke’s Parish Hall and Random House will then donate 850 Wolcott Ave., Beacon a book to First Book, an organization Friday 11/22 8:30pm Tuesday 11/12 7:30pm 845-231-4424 | commongroundfarm.org that provides books to schools and CORB LUND programs for children in economically THE NEW ORLEANS House of Hardcore Pro Wrestling & THE HURTIN’ ALBERTANS disadvantaged neighborhoods. SUSPECTS 7:30 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center guest MARC DOUGLAS BERARDO 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie 845-454-5800 | midhudsonciviccenter.org Friday 11/15 7:30pm Saturday 11/23 8:30pm The Come On, Beacon. Let’s Dance!

BEAUSOLEIL LIVINGSTON TAYLOR 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center

Country avec MICHAEL DOUCET 477 Main St., Beacon Sunday 11/24 7:30pm 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Saturday 11/16 8:30pm Goose CHERYL WHEELER Health & Fitness 115 Main Street, Cold Spring NY SLOAN WAINWRIGHT BAND 845-265-2122 ✥ www.highlandbaskets.com Adult Pick-up Soccer Tickets and info: townecrier.com • Dining reservations: 845-855-1300 9 a.m. Beacon Memorial Park ADvertisement meetup.com/hudsonvalleycoedsoccer www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper November 8, 2013 9

Hudson Valley Hospital Events Who Will Carry the World (Staged Reading) Children and Families: Birds & Birdhouses 9:30 a.m. Caregiver Support Group 8 p.m. The Beacon Theatre | Details under Friday 1 p.m. Storm King Art Center | 1 Museum Road, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Community CPR New Windsor | 845-534-3115 | stormking.org To Kill a Mockingbird HOLIDAY 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Meet the Animals 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events See details under Friday. 2:30 p.m. Wildlife Education Center POTTERY Tai-Chi Chuan Group See details under Saturday. Music 9:30 a.m. Arts on the Lake | 640 Route 52, Kent show&sale Lakes | 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org Blues Hall of Fame Awards Induction Health & Fitness Bereavement Support Group Ceremony and Concert Adult Pick-up Soccer 11/22 – 12/1/13 11 a.m. Our Lady of Loretto | 24 Fair St., Cold 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 1:45 p.m. Beacon Memorial Park Spring | 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com See details under Friday. meetup.com/hudsonvalleycoedsoccer Daily 10 to 5 Gerry Malkin and Friends Art & Design Sports 8 p.m. Bean Runner Café | Details under Friday Featuring work of 30+ ceramic Drop-In Art Sessions Haldane at Cross-Country State artists & other lovingly made Live Music 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Drawing and Painting from Championship 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | Details under Friday crafts, all thoughfully priced. Life (Long Pose) 9 a.m. Queensbury High School John Hammond (Blues) 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Printmaking Club 409 Aviation Road, Queensbury 8:30 p.m. Town Crier Café | Details under Friday 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Basic Etching | Garrison Art 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org Backbeat with Rudy Center | See details under Saturday. Haldane vs. Tuckahoe (Football Sectional Final) 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | Details under Friday Free Admission for Beacon Residents Noon. Mahopac High School 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dia:Beacon 421 Baldwin Place Road, Mahopac The Dave Keyes Band See details under Saturday. 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. Army vs. Western Kentucky (Football) Meetings & Lectures Theater & Film Noon. Michie Stadium | 700 Mills Road, West Overeaters Anonymous Burns Center Screenings Point | 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com 8:30 a.m. Graymoor Noon. The Croods 3-D with Q&A Art & Design 1350 Route 9, Garrison | 917-716-2488 | oa.org 12:05 & 3 p.m. The Art of Killing (Documentary) 6 p.m. The Art of Killing with Q&A Free Computer Help Center for Digital Arts Classes See details under Friday. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Quick Start to Photoshop Elements 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | Details under Friday To Kill a Mockingbird 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Quick Start to Wordpress 2 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 27 N. Division St., Peekskill Sunday, November 10 See details under Friday. 914-606-7300 | sunywcc.edu/peekskill Who Will Carry the World (Staged Reading) Free Admission to Boscobel Grounds Kids & Community 3 p.m. The Beacon Theatre | Details under Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1601 Route 9D, Garrison Beacon Flea Market Rolling Stones: Hyde Park Live - Sweet Summer 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Henry Street Parking Lot Sun (2013) Exploring Voice as a Route to Embodied Behind Main Street Post Office, Beacon 6:30 p.m. Downing Film Center Knowledge (First Session) 845-202-0094 | beaconflea.blogspot.com 19 Front St., Newburgh 10 a.m. Call for location Storm King Bike and Hike 845-561-3686 | downingfilmcenter.com 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Route 218 between Cornwall and Dia:Beacon Events West Point | Road open only to bikers, hikers and Music 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission/Beacon residents leashed dogs. Daedalus String Quartet 2 p.m. Gallery Talk: Howie Chen on Lawrence Nature Program: Native American Toys 4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Weiner | 3 Beekman St., Beacon and Games See details under Friday. 845-440-0100 | diabeacon.org 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center Greg Westhoff’s Westchester Swing Band Make Your Own Pomander Balls See details under Saturday. 5:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. 2 & 4 & 6 p.m. Heart & Soul 42nd Annual Railroad Exposition Traditional Irish Music 500 Main St., Beacon 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center 7 p.m. Dogwood | 47 E. Main St., Beacon 845-765-1535 | heartandsoulofbeacon.com 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com Polymer Clay Animal Sculptures (ages 10-15) 845-454-5800 | midhudsonciviccenter.org Frank Carillo & The Bandoleros 3 - 4:30 p.m. Arts on the Lake Beacon Farmers’ Market 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café | Details under Friday 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center Meetings & Lectures 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org Long Dock Drive, Beacon Gallery Show Openings 845-234-9325 | thebeaconfarmersmarket.com Buddhism in Study and Practice: Korean Buddhism Champagne Brunch Honoring the Osborns Robert Ferguson: Recent Pastels 9:30 a.m. St. Philip’s Church Noon. Powelton Club 5 - 8 p.m. The Catalyst Gallery | 137 Main St., 1101 Route 9D, Garrison 29 Old Balmville Road, Newburgh Beacon | 845-204-3844 | catalystgallery.com 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org 845-534-5506 x212 | hhnaturemuseum.org Small Paintings Show: Take Me Home for the Holidays 5 - 8 p.m. Bannerman Island Gallery 150 Main St., Beacon 845-831-6346 | bannermancastle.org Buono Feste - Holiday Group Show 5 - 8 p.m. RiverWinds Gallery | 172 Main St., Beacon | 845-838-2880 | riverwindsgallery.com Chantelle Norton: Brood 6 - 9 p.m. Theo Ganz Studio | 149 Main St., Beacon | 917-318-2239 | theoganzstudio.com Group Show: The UV Portfolio 6 - 9 p.m. Matteawan Gallery | 454 Main St., Beacon | 845-440-7901 | matteawan.com Jeff Lamm: The Adventures of Greasebat 6 - 9 p.m. Clutter Gallery | 163 Main St., Beacon 212-255-2505 | shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery bau 107: Stuff and Nonsense 6 - 9 p.m. bau Gallery | 506 Main St., Beacon 845-440-7584 | baugallery.com Theater & Film The Met Live in HD: Puccini’s Tosca 1 p.m. Bardavon | See details under Friday. Mark your calendars: Mind Over Movie: Hi, Dharma hilipstown Women’s Opening night party P 2 p.m. Chuang Yen Monastery Clothing xchange Friday, Nov. 22, 5 – 8 2020 Route 301, Carmel E 845-225-1819 | baus.org Sunday, Nov. 17, 2 - 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Community Dance Choreography Project 69 Main Street, Cold Spring (Final Performance) Bring clothing, shoes and accessories you no 7:30 p.m. Embark@EMC | 925 South St., longer use ~ clean and without damage. Peekskill | 347-453-3182 | embarkpeekskill.com Take home new items at no cost! garrisonartcenter.org 10 November 8, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Music The Calendar (from page 9) Open Mic Night Discover your Writing Voice 7 p.m. Towne Crier Café 1:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library See details under Friday. 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Beginning Fiddle, Cello & Mandolin 7:30 p.m. Garrison Art Center Mid-Hudson Orchid Society 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 1:30 p.m. Union Presbyterian Church 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org 44 Balmville Road, Newburgh 914-393-2514 | mhos.us.com Karl Berger (Jazz) 8 p.m. The New Quinn’s | 330 Main St., Beacon Washington’s Headquarters in Newburgh 845-831-8065 | quinnsbeacon.com 2 p.m. Beacon Institute | 199 Main St., Beacon 845-838-1600 | bire.org Meetings & Lectures Why Buddhism and the West Need Each Other Cold Spring Lions Club 2 p.m. Chuang Yen Monastery Library | 2020 6:30 p.m. Call for location Route 301, Carmel | 845-225-1819 | baus.org 914-456-9698 | coldspringlions.com Religious Services Tuesday, November 12 See philipstown.info/churches for Anne Wygal, left, The Village Voicemarketing editor, congratulated Cold Spring Sunday listings Kids & Community on being named “Best Weekend Retreat.” Also present: Debbi Milner, Chamber president; Mayor Ralph Falloon, Town Board Member Betty Budney, and Philipstown Community Center Assemblywoman Sandy Galef at Hudson House Photo by Michele Rubin Monday, November 11 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon- 2 p.m. Indoor Tot Lot Veterans Day 6:30 p.m. Foot in Mouth Players (ages 12-19) Health & Fitness Beacon Planning Board See details under Monday. 7 p.m. Muncipal Building Village offices and local libraries closed Adult Pick-up Soccer 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon Senior Day Center 6 p.m. Beacon Memorial Park 845-838-5000 | cityofbeacon.org Kids & Community 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House meetup.com/hudsonvalleycoedsoccer 166 Old West Point Road East, Garrison Beacon School Board Memorial Service Music 11 a.m. Veterans Memorial 845-424-3184 | graymoorcenter.org 7 p.m. Glenham Elementary | 20 Chase Drive, Main Street at 9D, Cold Spring Howland Public Library Events Jug Band Boot Camp (First Session) Fishkill | 845-838-6900 | beaconcityK12.org 7 p.m. Beacon Music Factory Haldane School Foundation Health & Fitness 10 a.m. Knitting Club 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me (0-2) 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon 7 p.m. Butterfield Library Putnam Hospital Center Events 1:30 p.m. Book Club: Sweet Salt Air 845-202-3555 | beaconmusicfactory.com 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 10 a.m. Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group 3 - 5 p.m. Drop-in Homework Center Old-Timey Southern Fiddle Jam Session haldaneschoolfoundation.org 6:30 p.m. Coping with the Holidays When You See details under Friday. 7 - 10 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Library Board Meeting Are Grieving See details under Friday. Kids Craft Hour 7 p.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main St., 6:30 p.m. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Seminar 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library The New Orleans Suspects Beacon | 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel 472 Route 403, Garrison 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café Board of Trustees 800-532-4290 | supportconnection.org 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org See details under Friday. 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring Art & Design Re>Think Local Celebration and Fundraiser Meetings & Lectures 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 6 - 9 p.m. The Falcon | 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro Orange County’s Architectural Heritage Drop-In Drawing & Painting from Life Beacon Recreation Committee 845-790-8110 | rethinklocal.org/events/falcon 7:30 p.m. Cornwall Presbyterian Fellowship Hall (Short Pose) 6:30 p.m. Beacon High School Booster Club Awards Night 222 Hudson St., Cornwall 9:30 a.m. Garrison Art Center 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon 7 p.m. Haldane School | 15 Craigside Drive, Cold 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org See details under Sunday. 845-838-5000 | cityofbeacon.org Spring | 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org (To next page)

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ago, “… a lady I worked with (from page 7) 1937 Garrison Accident Claimed Composer’s Life recalled him (Bowman) coming royalties from recordings of his work. Motion Picture Corporation — and where to the country club where he he met his nick-namesake Cole Porter. The accident played the piano and made quite He soon signed a contract as a lyricist Newspapers of the day reported that an impression on the then- and composer with Selznick the single-car accident occurred at about 9 young girls.” International Pictures, writing songs for p.m. on Cat Rock Road, as Route 403 is the movie Nothing Sacred, starring Bowman’s nephew sometimes called. Bowman and his friend, Carole Lombard and Fredric March. He remembers 20-year-old Edith Brooks, were seated in also worked on the musical, Prom Girl. The Paper spoke with the back. His Princeton roommate Today, hundreds of performances of East 78-year-old George Bowman Richard Pettit and his friend Betty of the Sun can be found on YouTube. III, Brooks Bowman’s nephew, Timmerman were in the front. The two now a resident of Vero Beach, couples were returning from the Yale- Bowman’s story emerges from Fla. “I was only about two Army football game in New Haven, Conn., obscurity years old when Brooks died, and were headed to visit friends in the The Salem Historical Society’s David Brooks Bowman and his girlfriend Edith Brooks. but I remember him. He put Catskills. Bowman’s hometown newspa- Stratton told The Paper that in years Photo courtesy of Hans-Martin Fleischer me up on a shelf one time!,” per, The Salem News, reported that the car gone by, Bowman’s story was not that Bowman happily recalled. “He well-known in Salem, a small city in blew a tire, sending the rear end of the was a dear soul.” While northeastern Ohio. In part, that was Fleischer said, “Of course Bowman’s early vehicle crashing into a stone wall. It was growing up he didn’t realize his uncle because Bowman’s family was from death is a sad thing. But it is also fascinat- an odd accident in that Pettit, the driver, was famous in the world of music. “I Cleveland and moved to Salem while he ing to see how powerful his music is and was not hurt and Brooks and Timmerman had no idea,” he said. “I remember being was attending Princeton. Interest picked how it survives the decades.” received only minor injuries. Bowman was told that he had written a song that up in 2007 when Hans-Martin Fleischer, Paul Lansdale, manager and a dealer not so fortunate — his heart was punc- became a number-one hit, but that was a German musician, visited Salem after at Bijou Galleries in Cold Spring, tured. A passerby drove him to Butterfield about it.” Asked if he has his uncle’s becoming fascinated by Bowman’s music befriended Fleischer on his first of three Hospital in Cold Spring where he was music in his collection he replied, “No, — and his story. trips to America, offering him use of his pronounced dead by Coroner George my music is more Moody Blues and Pink While in America, Fleischer retraced garden house during his stay. Logan, who cleared Pettit of any wrongdo- Floyd.” He may not collect Brooks much of Bowman’s life. In Salem, he “He was so motivated to find out ing. Bowman was buried in Salem. The Bowman’s music, but George Bowman tracked down Edith Borden, the daughter everything he could about Bowman,” New York Times and the Putnam County III has a soft spot for him to this day. of Bowman’s best friend, Bill Borden — and Lansdale recalls. “I’ve never met anyone News and Recorder also covered the story. “My youngest of three sons is named she unearthed a manuscript of the last song with greater passion.” On one trip, Brooks,” he said. The music her father and Bowman wrote together. Manigk accompanied Fleischer and the Brooks Bowman’s papers are housed East of the Sun was voted America’s Fleischer also traveled to Princeton in two performed Bowman’s songs at Cold in the Princeton University Archives. most popular song for consecutive weeks search of information on Bowman. He even Spring’s Marina Gallery. Landsdale said They include correspondence with his in 1934. Another of Bowman’s songs, visited Garrison and Cold Spring to see Fleischer traveled as far as the U.S. west mother, sister, and friends; photographs Stags at Bay, was also a number-one hit where the young man died. coast to interview Bowman’s relatives. documenting his school years; and his that year. Salem residents no doubt A guitarist, Fleischer often performs adventures as a young man entering the listened on their radios as Kate Smith Bowman’s music along with Berlin singer Impressing young girls music business in the 1930s. sang yet another of his popular songs, Viola Manigk. They almost always open Thanks largely to Fleischer’s Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, marked the 100th Love and a Dime, on her April 1, 1935 with East of the Sun. Fleischer hopes to enthusiasm, Bowman’s story has become anniversary of Brooks Bowman’s birthday. broadcast. Bowman himself appeared on produce a CD of Bowman’s music and has more recognized in Salem. The historical Fred Allen’s national radio broadcast posted an extensive tribute to him online, society is working with a local high school A footnote twice, playing piano and singing the written in German. On Bowman’s to do a recital of Bowman’s music. He was Alan Freed, aka “Moondog” and songs that had brought him national fame birthday in 2006, he did a show at also featured in History Makers, a series of arguably America’s most famous disc at a young age. Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek — the Ameri- interpretive panels highlighting noteworthy jockey, was also from Salem, Ohio. In the winter of 1937, the lure of can Memorial Library — the first time the Salem residents. (salemohiohistory.com/ Freed, credited with coining the term Hollywood took Bowman westward Ohio native’s songs were performed in historymakers/Brooks-Bowman.aspx) “rock ’n’ roll,” would have been 16 at the where he worked for the Warner Brothers Germany. In an email to The Paper Stratton remembers that a few years time of Bowman’s death.

The Calendar (from page 10) Life Support Group Skyfest: Sky/Moon Viewing Art & Design 7:30 p.m. St. Philip’s Church | 1100 Route 9D, 9 p.m. Vassar Observatory Garrison | 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie | 845-437-7340 Discover Abstract Art Wednesday, November 13 10:30 a.m. Garrison Art Center Art & Design See details under Sunday. Curbside Bagged Leaves and Yard Debris Thursday, November 14 Intro & Basics of Fused Glass (First Session) Pickup - Cold Spring Music 10 a.m. Garrison Art Center Kids & Community Kids & Community See details under Sunday Swingin’ on the Hudson Indoor Tot Lot 2 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie Howland Public Library Events Theater & Film 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org 9:45 a.m. Come & Play (ages 0-3) Community Center | See details under Tuesday. Burns Film Center Documentaries Elvis Costello 10:30 a.m. Toddler Tales (ages 2-3) 5 p.m. Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer Howland Public Library Events 8 p.m. Ulster Performing Arts Center 3 - 5 p.m. Drop-in Homework Center 10 a.m. Brain Games for Adults 7 p.m. Park Avenue: Money, Power and the American See details under Wednesday. See details under Friday. 10:30 a.m. Pre-K Story Time (ages 3-5) Dream with Q&A | See details under Friday. 3:45 p.m. Lego Club and Block Party Open-Mic Night Howland Cultural Center Events Movie Discussion Group: Faith Like Potatoes 6 p.m. Good Food: What to Eat & Where to Shop 8:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Chess Club 7 p.m. Graymoor (Pius X, 3rd Floor) See details under Friday. 4 p.m. Rivertown Kids Chorus (ages 9-13) Karaoke Night 1350 Route 9, Garrison 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | Details under Friday See details under Monday. Nature Strollers 800-338-2620 | graymoorcenter.org 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center Mahjong Open Play See details under Saturday. Meetings & Lectures 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. VFW Hall Music Senior Day Center NYS Sen. Terry Gipson Mobile District Office 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring Open Mic Night 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House 2:30 - 4 p.m. Village Hall 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 7 p.m. Towne Crier Café | Details under Friday See details under Tuesday. 85 Main St., Cold Spring | 845-463-0840 Desmond-Fish Library Events nysenate.gov/senator/terry-gipson 10:15 a.m. Music and Movement for Toddlers Meetings & Lectures Butterfield Library Events Haldane PTA 1:30 p.m. Pre-school Story Hour Library Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. Bouncing Babies 3:30 p.m. Haldane School See details under Tuesday. 7 p.m. Butterfield Library 12:30 p.m. Little Bookworms (Preschool) 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Indoor Tot Lot 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 845-265-9254 | haldanepta.org Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Community Center 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org NHFD District Meeting See details under Monday. Tioronda Garden Club Children Read to Dogs (ages 7-10) 7 p.m. North Highlands Fire Department 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 3:30 - 5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Channel Your Forbears, Can Applesauce 472 Route 403, Garrison 504 Fishkill, Cold Spring | 845-265-9595 | nhfd21.org 7 p.m. Philipstown Community Center 477 Main St., Beacon 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 845-831-4300 | howlandculturalcenter.org 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com The Artist’s Way Creative Cluster (First Session) K-3 Concert Ongoing 7 p.m. Beacon Beahive 7 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D, Health & Fitness 291 Main St., Beacon Garrison | 845-424-3689 | gufs.org Art & Design Breast Feeding Support Group 845-765-1890 | beahivebzzz.com Health & Fitness Visit philipstown.info/galleries 10 a.m. - Noon. Cornerstone Park Building Philipstown Conservative Committee Women’s Prenatal/Postpartum 1 Fair St., Carmel Religious Services 7:30 p.m. VFW Hall Discussion Group 845-808-1390 x43150 | putnamcountyny.gov 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring 7 p.m. Hudson Valley Hospital Center Visit philipstown.info/services Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group 845-392-3405 | philipstownconservative.com See details under Saturday. 7 p.m. Support Connection Meetings & Lectures Historic District Review Board Adult Co-Ed Volleyball 40 Triangle Center, Suite 100, Yorktown Heights Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main, Cold Spring 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 914-962-6402 | supportconnection.org Visit philipstown.info/aa 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov See details under Monday. 12 November 8, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Community Briefs pre-registered runners and walkers. All the bacterial Lyme disease. Signs and World Trade Center participants in the Kids Fun Run receive symptoms of POW infection can include 9/11 Memorial To Be awards, no shirts. fever, headache, vomiting, weakness, If you would rather not run, cheer on confusion, seizures, and memory loss. Refurbished, Relocated racers, buy some delicious refreshments Long-term neurologic problems may oc- at Graymoor and take some chances on great prizes do- cur. People with severe POW virus illness fter 12 years, Hudson Valley’s 9/11 nated by local merchants. Donate a canned often need to be hospitalized to receive AMemorial is getting a new location or non-perishable food item and receive a respiratory support, intravenous fluids, and refurbishment as part of a redesign free raffle ticket. All donations benefit the or medications to reduce swelling in the Environmental educator Pete of the Franciscan Friars of the Atone- Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. brain that may occur. Salmansohn leads a Forest Day stream ment’s Graymoor residence. The main Contact Jackie Gaillard at 845-591- Fortunately, POW virus is significantly study. Forest Day file photo by M.A. Ebner feature of the site is a cross, erected by 4558 or email [email protected]. less common than the Lyme bacterium. Register online at active.com or visit fall- For information about POW virus and the Ironworkers of Local 40, which is po- festive educational cocktail party Satur- harvestrace.com. other tick-borne diseases, call the Put- sitioned to face Ground Zero. Construct- day, Nov. 9, at 5:30 p.m. “This is a fun- nam County Department of Health at ed of steel and ash from the World Trade draiser and an ‘awareness-raiser,’” said 845-808-1390 or visit cdc.gov/powassan. Center, the beams came from the build- planner and Garrison mom Christine Chapel Hails Holiday ing above the subway, and the steel rods Foertsch. “You don’t always think ‘edu- Season with Music of the are from the North Tower. The small cation’ when you think ‘cocktail party,’ Washington’s steel cross is from the South Tower. Its but we’ll provide the perfect blend at our Baroque on Nov. 17 Headquarters Site Sets concrete base is mixed with 4 gallons of first annual Think and Drink!” he final concert of the Chapel’s 2013 Ground Zero ash. The educational component of the Tmusic series will showcase five dis- Winter Hours The architectural firm working on evening includes an overview of the im- tinguished musicians performing music ashington’s Headquarters State the redesign is currently drawing up portance of environmental education in from the early Italian baroque to its full Historic Site is gearing up for an plans for a relocated and refurbished schools and homes and a review of the W flowering in Germany a century and a eventful winter schedule. Starting Fri- 9/11 memorial. “All items at the current GUFS School Forest Day. Renowned en- half later. Violinist, Rachel Evans; vio- day, Nov. 8, the site will be open every site will be worked into the new design. vironmental writer and Garrison resi- linist, Amy Kauffman; cellist, Benjamin Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Each piece will be carefully and secure- dent Andrew Revkin will give a talk on Wolff; harpsichordist, Dongsok Shin; The site will also be available to visitors ly stored until the new site is ready for the interface between environmental and mezzo soprano, Christine Anten- by appointment Tuesday through Thurs- building,” said Brother Theodore Novak, education and technology. bring, will perform glorious music from day and open for special events. SA, who coordinates the annual memo- After all that “thinking,” enjoy woodland the era in compositions by Cima, Correl- rial service and serves as Chaplain to the inspired cocktails mixed by Garrison mom li, Vivaldi and J. S. Bach on Nov. 17. The 4 Garrison Volunteer Fire Department. and botanist Patricia Mulligan. “I’ve been p.m. concert at the historic Chapel Resto- The Franciscan Friars of the Atone- collecting herbs from Boscobel and other ration on the banks of the Hudson River ment are a Roman Catholic order of local sources all season,” says Mulligan. in Cold Spring is free and open to all. brothers and priests founded in 1898 by Also on the menu will be hors d’oeuvres Mezzo Soprano Antenbring was born Fr. Paul Wattson, SA at Graymoor in Gar- inspired by the season. “Food connects in Winnipeg, Canada, and pursued vo- rison. Visit atonementfriar.org. us to the earth every day,” says food writ- cal studies at Indiana University with er (and Garrison mom) Celia Barbour. renowned Romanian soprano Virginia “There are so many wonderful ingredi- Zeani. The winner of numerous vocal Washington’s Headquarters Photo provided ents available to us in the Hudson Valley competitions, she has performed to criti- – from farms, orchards, and woods.” The cal acclaim in Canada, the United States menu includes local venison meatballs, and Europe. Warm Up At The Washingtons’ takes wild mushroom tarts, and a selection of The Chapel Restoration is located at place from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. autumnal desserts. 45 Market St., Cold Spring. Contribu- 8. Walk through seasonally decorated The fundraiser is dedicated to raising tions from the public are welcome. Visit rooms while you are serenaded by the Sal- money for environmental education at chapelrestoration.org. magundi Consort. Historic interpreters Garrison School throughout the year, but will answer questions and present particularly to funding School Forest Day. an overview about life during the The location of the benefit is 14 Cutler period. Finish your visit to Gen. and Lane, Garrison. Tickets are $35 per per- Mrs. Washington’s rented domicile son in advance, $40 at the door. with cookies and cider by an outdoor fire. Admission is free for the day. Cornwall Lions Club Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site is located at the Race Is On! corner of Liberty and Washington he 6th Annual Cornwall Lions Club Streets within the city of New- Hudson Valley World Trade Center 9/11 TFall Harvest Race, which includes a burgh’s East End Historic District. Memorial Cross at Graymoor 5K Walk and Run and 7.5 Scenic Chal- Visit nysparks.com. For more infor- Photo courtesy of Graymoor lenge Run, is set for 8:30 a.m. Sunday, mation call 845-562-1195. Nov. 10, at the Storm King Engine Co. No. 2, in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Put on your School Forest Day running shoes and register for $25. The Garrison Art Center Kids Fun Run for children 9 and under Offers Classes Committee Holds Think is $3. Race Day Registration takes place ome exciting classes are starting from 7:30 until 8:15 a.m. Proceeds benefit and Drink Benefit Nov. 9 up in November and December Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Cash prizes S he Garrison School’s Environmental for teens, adults and children. Keep will be given to the top overall runners Education Committee is planning a in mind the holidays are fast ap- T in each event. Shirts will be given to all Christine Antenbring Photo courtesy of The Chapel Restoration proaching and our classes offer an opportunity to make the perfect holiday gift. (To next page) Powassan Virus Confirmed in Putnam County utnam County Department of Health Pofficials were notified by the New York State Department of Health last week that two Putnam residents were positive- ly confirmed for Powassan (POW) virus, a tick-borne illness. The individuals are recovering at home. POW virus, like Lyme disease, is trans- mitted through the bite of an infected deer (black-legged) tick. The POW vi- rus can be transmitted in as little as 15 minutes; most Lyme infections require the tick be attached for at least 36 to 48 hours before the bacterium can be transmitted. Since POW is a virus, anti- biotics are not effective, as they are with 3D collage Image courtesy of Garrison Art Center www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper November 8, 2013 13

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(From previous page) Classes include Things We Keep. Exploring Voice as a Route to Embodied Sen. Terry RiverWinds Gallery is located at 172 Knowing with Mary Newell and Timothy Gipson Main St., Beacon. Visit riverwindsgal- Hill, Glass Classes with Barbara Galazzo, lery.com. Hours are Wednesday - Mon- Figure Drawing with Beth Tango, and 3D Brings Mobile day noon to 6 p.m., and noon to 9 p.m. and Collage for Children ages 7-11 with District Office Beacon Second Saturday Barbara Smith Gioia. Visit the Garrison Art Center website at garrisonartcenter. to Cold Spring org for schedule and registration infor- en. Terry Gipson Three Artists Present mation or call 845-424-3960. Swill bring his mo- Paintings at Spire Studios bile district office to hree artists — Virginia Donovan, Cold Spring on Thurs- Mary Ann Glass and Galina Krass- Divinings Exhibition day, Nov. 14. Join Sen. T kova — will present paintings, Motion/ Gipson and his staff Opens at Marina Gallery Emotion: 3 Artists’ Interpretation, in from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Spire Studio Gallery. Students of re- Dĭvī́ ning v.t. To discover by inspiration, the Cold Spring Vil- nowned painter Basha Maryanska, each magic, intuition or guessing; foresee, predict, lage Hall, 85 Main St., of the women has stepped out of her com- conjecture. ~ Concise Oxford Dictionary Cold Spring. Please fort zone to explore a new experience of Alexander String Quartet, from left, Zakarias Grafilo, bring comments, ques- he Marina Gallery announces Divin- light, energy and emotion through her violin; Frederick Lifsitz, violin; Paul Yarbrough, viola; Sandy tions or concerns. Tings, an exhibition of new work by artwork. The show opens Nov. 16, with Wilson, cello Photo courtesy of Arts on the Lake Ann Provan and David Provan. The ex- an artists’ reception from 6 to 8 p.m., hibition runs from Nov. 1 – Dec. 1. Gal- Beacon Music of Arts on the Lake, this perfor- on the second floor of Spire Studios, and lery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursday mance marks the return of the Alex- runs through Nov. 30. through Sunday. Buone Feste – a Feast of ander to Carmel, following a sold out Donovan is a professional plein air The title of the show, Divinings, re- concert of Mozart and Shostakovich in Holiday Gifts Opens at painter whose work has been featured at fers to the process of divination where November 2010. RiverWinds Gallery and throughout the a practitioner probes into the future via RiverWinds Gallery Violist Toby Appel and cellist Meta valley. She has studied with prominent non-rational means. It is also a system- Weiss will join the Quartet on this visit Artists’ reception Nov. 9 oil painters, but her work with Maryan- atic method intended to organize ran- ska has unleashed a more instinctual to play the Brahms Viola Quintet in G iverWinds Gallery presents Buone dom facts that will provide insight into and playful approach to color and com- Major and the Brahms String Sextet in Feste — a feast of holiday gifts, made a particular problem. Historically, dif- R position. B-flat Major. by Hudson Valley artists, for everyone ferent methods have been used, ranging Krasskova is a classicist, a poet and an The Lodge at Tilly Foster Farm is lo- on your shopping list. Current artists are from dice to dousing rods, but the artists authority on the Norse traditions, who has cated at 100 Route 312, Brewster. All joined by John F. Gould, Claire Kassor, propose that the divining approach is published more than 16 books. Krasskova’s concerts are open to the public with ad- Myra Kooy, and Victor Mirabelli for a daz- similar to the creation of art and that the paintings, her first, continue to explore vance purchase or reservation. Informa- zling choice of gifts. The opening reception traces of this divination process result in that tradition, but with a visual, nonver- tion and tickets ($30, $15) are available is from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9, (Beacon Second the art object. bal depiction of its elemental themes. at artsonthelake.org or 845-228-2685. Saturday). There will also be a book sign- David Provan’s sculpture is designed to Glass is a professional photographer ing from 3 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 23. This show model universal patterns through sculp- and instructor. These paintings, also her runs through Dec. 31. tural forms: two hollow voids suspend- Make a Wild Harvest first, continue her interest in the power The gift feast includes handmade paper ed within a matrix of welded steel rods of color, gesture and energy. Wreath ornaments and wreaths by Alexis Lynch, mimic the drama of clashing Yin-yang Maryanska, MFA, is an internation- plus ornaments by Virginia Donovan, Jan opposites; a block of clay hollowed out ake a Wild Harvest Wreath ally recognized artist and has been ex- Davis, and Emma Crawford; seasonal to the point where a balance is achieved Mwith Common Ground Farm hibiting her work around the world since cards by many artists, poinsettia pins by between mass and void, represents an from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, obtaining her MFA at the Academy of Kat Stoughtenborough and mystical vil- interpenetration of body and spirit. The at a Meet the Plants workshop. Fine Arts in Gdansk, Poland, in 1979. lages by the Woodcrest Clay Works; paint- works seek to convey the indescribable Complete the circle of the seasons. All She paints and teaches from her studio ings by artists Kevin Cook, Donovan, surges and flows of reality through sym- summer long, as we’ve tended our gar- at Spire Studios. Spire Studios is located Richard Gedney, Jamie Grossman, Rob- bolic and concrete means. dens, in wild corners an eager host of at 45 Beekman St., Beacon. Hours are 1 ert Ferrucci, Hiro Ichikawa, Ellen Lewis, Ann Provan’s installation, Opening, un-tended plants have been growing, to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays or by Lynch, Myra Kooy, Kate McGloughlin, depicts spatial illusions contained with- waiting to share their beauty and stories appointment. Call 845-891-3307. in a large mass of painted, acrylic disks with us. Santha Cooke, local healer, edu- Victor Mirabelli, Rick Price, Linda Puiat- and the implied psychological relation- cator, and naturalist will introduce you to ti, and Ed Vermehren. ships between them. Her life-size head some of these plant friends, as you make Many more items are sculptures model patterns of thought or a beautiful natural wreath from local included along with 2014 memories in elaborate configurations of plant materials. Santha will talk about calendars by Mary Ann carved and painted wood. how wild plants can bring healing, bal- Glass and Robert Rodri- Marina Gallery is located at 153 Main St., ance and harmony to relationships, work, guez Jr., and RiverWinds Cold Spring. Visit themarinagallery.com. and play, even in our busy modern lives. 2013 Cookbook, Bread Etc, The workshop will be held at the Barn featuring recipes and art- Classroom, Common Ground Farm, 79 work, Essential Nourish- Alexander String Quartet Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls. Cost is ment by Marika Blossfedlt to Play at Tilly Foster $35, $30 for Friends of CGF. Email Educa- and artbooks by other art- tion Director Sember Weinman at educa- ists. CDs by Jeff Haynes he internationally-noted Alexan- [email protected] to register. The Pete Seeger Stories, der String Quartet will play an all- T Bridge Music by Joe Ber- Brahms concert in the Lodge at Tilly Fos- tolozzi and Open Book’s ter Farm at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. Visit www.philipstown.info for news CDs Out of Time and The Galina Krasskova, Fire and Ice Image courtesy of Spire Studios Presented by the Friends of Classical updates and latest information.

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Visiting Artist Dennis Kardon Conducts Workshop at Haldane (from page 7) and cut a slice out of it. The pupil gives you have the face right you can give it Principal Brian Alm for being usually it’s more spread out, and because you an ellipse.” In a bit of art history, almost any expression.” “instrumental in helping facilitate this this wasn’t, it really brought it to life.” Kardon told the class that artists have a Haldane High School art teacher Tom — he really helped connect some of the It was far shorter in duration than convention for constructing eyes that Locascio was pleased with the workshop, dots; I can’t thank him enough.” usual for Kardon as well: “I usually teach look lifelike and that they were using this and said that he didn’t usually begin Alm in turn was pleased with the this over six hours, at the School of convention as early as 600 A.D. in with portraiture when introducing program, noting that Garrison Art Visual Arts,” he said. “It’s very complex Egyptian tomb art. “Usually you see the students to a new medium, “because it Center had approached them with the and difficult. I’m trying to emphasize the line of the eyelashes and the shaded part can be frustrating. In 30 years of idea, and that “Anything bringing the shape of the head. It’s tough because under the lower lashes. Artists put a teaching, I’ve learned that some people outside in is a great thing for our kids. they’re not really working with someone highlight on this clear membrane and can’t do watercolors and some can’t do This gave students a great opportunity to who is able to stand absolutely still. A lot light bounces off and illuminates the portraits. Most of these kids have some try creating art in a different medium.” of this is getting the feel for what edge of the pupil; that’s what makes the experience with charcoal, so this expands Cleary, who had never worked with charcoal does. But, if they can get the eyes look so convincing. We are hard- their understanding of it.” Locascio saw charcoal before, said it was “very tools to do that, then when they have wired to understand the geometry of benefits, too, and students weren’t educational; it was great,” a sentiment more time, they won’t go right for the angles and illumination of ellipses, so the graded on their work. “This frees them; shared by her partner, Dul: “I got a lot out eyes and lips; they’ll be able to work it pupil is an ellipse at an angle … use the they’re capable, but they haven’t tried it. of it.” Another student, Shauna Ricketts, out on their own.” eraser to find different tonalities in the They become more adventurous and even had experience in the medium, but this The exhibition of Kardon’s work runs face.” failure becomes a learning experience was a little different. “I’ve never worked through Nov. 17; galleries are open Roaming the room as students rather than a disappointment — plus a with charcoal this soft,” she said, adding, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to worked after his presentation, Kardon lot of the work has turned out just great.” “also it was interesting because I’ve never 5 p.m. Visit garrisonartcenter.org. told them “Don’t be afraid to make a big This was the first year for the Visiting worked in this short a time period, mess. Learning to find the shape is so Artist program. “We’ve had parents in important, because as soon as you have it before but never anything formal,” said you have a place for everything to go. If Locascio, who also praised Haldane Variety Show Comes to Main Street (from page 7) (to Clayton, now a senior at Haldane), he migrated to improv, working as a founding member of the troupe Club Solo, after determining that life on the road Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? doing improv didn’t mesh well with fatherhood. The improv work evolved into solo performance work. Three years ago the Smiths returned to the East Coast, settling in Cold Spring and that performing itch began anew. Smith started going to open mics in the city. Asked if his comedy could be categorized in any particular way, Smith furrowed his brow and gave it a thought before describing it as having “probably  
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Roots and Shoots scape will tell us, though, trees and plants Hoping for a Cold, Snowy Winter that thrived in our hardiness zone won’t region, which average about two degrees continue to thrive. Just like we’ve expe- By Pamela Doan warmer for a 100-year period. Although rienced extreme weather patterns in the this doesn’t sound very drastic, necessar- summer like extended heat waves, we’ve otany for Gardeners by Brian Ca- ily, consider that when it’s the difference had similar shifts in winter storms and pon — my copy is a third edition — between 29 degrees and 33 degrees, it that trend is going to continue. has become an aspirational book, B means that the temperature is more of- For optimal growth, a plant needs suf- sitting on my nightstand for a year and ten above freezing. It means that in New ficient rest and cold temperatures to cue yet I’ve only advanced my bookmark to York, we have fewer days of snow cover its system. Back to the apple, according about a third of the way. Although I find and milder winters with less ice. This af- to Botany for Gardeners, apples need a the material fascinating, it’s just a little fects soil temperature and microbial ac- minimum of 1,000 and a maximum of over my head, a book that I’d love to read tivity, as well as causes a freeze and thaw 1,400 hours at 45 degree temperatures as part of a class, with discussion and cycle for plants that heaves up the soil and below for their buds to develop. In progression of the group learning pro- and roots, exposing the plants to dam- the apple’s reproductive system, the buds cess to facilitate my understanding. Not age. All that snow acts as a protective will become the flowers that will become my tired old brain struggling to remem- blanket for the soil and plants. the apples, which contain the seeds to ber it all after a long day of things that Over the past 30 years, bud break in the make more apple trees. For its survival have nothing to do with botany. spring for apples has been documented and future generations, the apple needs Now that we’ve hit the below freezing an average of eight days earlier. An al- winter temperatures. Here’s hoping for a mark for a couple of nights in a row, I’m tered cycle of less sleep essentially has good harvest of apples next fall. thinking about dormancy and opened effects that are being studied, but aren’t Botany for Gardeners again. The trees It would be good for plants and trees Visit www.philipstown.info for news completely understood yet. The land- and plants I’ve tended through summer if we see snow-covered branches this updates and latest information. and fall have all shut down or been cut winter. Photo by P. Doan back by me or the deer that scavenge my p.m. and all we have to look forward to yard. Shutting down for the season seems is less daylight for the next two months like a good idea. It’s cold, it’s dark, and until we start to get a couple more min- the days are short. Dormant states apply utes each day. We’re the only ones that to plant growth in many stages. Seeds re- soldier on, spending more time indoors main dormant until stimulated by the op- and closing down the barbecue grill, but timal conditions for growth — heat, sun- going about our business as usual. light, warmth, water, and food from soil. In the desert, plants go dormant to es- A sign of their hardiness, many seeds can Propane ~ The Exceptional Energy: cape heat, not cold, but the same traits lie around on top of the soil for years. • Versatile • Dependable govern its instincts as the off switch of Trees, biennial and perennial plants our native plants in Philipstown that’s • Economical • Clean go into a dormant state and stop grow- triggered by cold. Coping with adversity • Efficient • Safe ing to hold their energy in check to cope is the guiding principle. These behaviors with the adverse conditions of the sea- are being altered, though. Among other son. Light, water, and temperature sig- things, climate change has impacted the nal them to stop and then start growing life cycles of plants in our landscape. again. Everything in the natural world Data from the University of New in our area changes its behavior season- Hampshire show that northeast winters ally. Birds migrate, animals hibernate, are 4.4 degrees warmer over the period and the landscape goes gray and stark from 1970-2002 and this is warmer than against the winter sky. Dormancy, be- P.O. Box 306, Cold Spring, NY 10516 • Phone: (845) 265-3663 • Fax: (845) 265-4024 the average annual temperatures for our havior changes, suddenly it’s dark at 5:30 www.downeyoilny.com

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