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aced by a standing-room- only crowd and barrage of criticism, the Philipstown F Town officials open the paving forum; from left, consulting engineer Ron Gainer, Highway Town Board on July 9 scrapped a draft law requiring temporary Superintendent Roger Chirico, Councilors Robert Flaherty and Nancy Montgomery, permits for the holding of large Supervisor Richard Shea, Councilors John Van Tassel and Mike Leonard, Town Clerk Tina events – such as fundraising lawn Merando. At left, Theresa Orlandi opposes paving. Photos by L.S. Armstrong parties and barn dances – on private property and decided to revise the concept. Town Board Votes to Pave Part of South Mountain Pass The board pulled back after a public Opponents allege ‘under dog, approximately 50 residents filled the hearing on the measure, which also con- Recreation Center hall in Garrison for tained provisions regulating filmmak- the table’ acts and no ‘due the board session. Over similar dissent, ing. Board members had intended to diligence’ on June 10 the Town Board approved an vote on adopting the draft during their expanded drainage project, to be comple- mented and protected by the paving, for formal monthly meeting, which followed By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong the public hearing. At the hearing, nu- the troublesome stretch of South Moun- merous residents objected to all or part espite lengthy protests, irate dirt- tain Pass, leading uphill from Route 9D. of the proposal, citing its impact on ev- road advocates Tuesday night Twisting, with 10 to 15 percent grades, erything from family reunions to garden (July 14) failed to deter the Phil- South Mountain Pass reportedly dates D from colonial days and runs eastward club fetes to “250 people just hanging ipstown Town Board from unanimously around doing a whole lot of nothing” to voting to pave a 2,600-foot strip of South from Route 9D to Route 9 just beyond fire department operations. A modicum Mountain Pass. the Putnam County–Philipstown border Glenn Lebwohl-Steiner seeks more of support for some aspects of the draft Citing a need to ensure environmen- with Westchester County–Cortlandt. community unity. law – such as oversight of outdoor music tal and human safety — including emer- Acrimony and allegations sound systems – also was voiced. gency-vehicle access — the board acted Various audience members Tuesday avoid such interruptions, alleged that As drafted, the measure required a tem- at a workshop capping seven weeks of raised the political “pork barrel” spec- Town Board actions stemmed from porary permit for any “occasion on private intense public debate. Accompanied by ter, cut into board members’ remarks bribery and shouted angrily. Nearly all lands which do not have an approved site children of assorted ages and at least one and said, “You have to earn respect” to attendees denounced (To page 3) plan or equivalent approval for such use” — for example, those not established as restaurants or related venues — “and for ‘Roger Ailes Senior Center’? County Said ‘No’ to Such which a fee is charged,” either to attendees or as rent for the space. Likewise, it called for a permit for any event drawing 250 or Tributes in 2008 more attendees, even those charging no Legislature banned naming fee, and specified that for an event “held in a structure other than a tent, without facilities for those still alive sprinklers,” the organizers had to ensure By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong “that a manned pumper-tanker [fire] truck will be on-site during the event.” esires to affix Roger Ailes’ name Currently, no mechanism exists in the to Putnam County’s senior citi- town code for non-profit institutions or Dzens center in the Butterfield re- individuals with land or picturesque old development appear to conflict with a buildings to host occasional fundrais- 2008 county ban on naming any county ing dinners, picnics, dances, or lawn facility after anyone not dead for at least parties, or rent their meadows for wed- five years. dings. Lacking other recourse, the town Naming of the planned center after government issues parade permits, even Ailes, chairman and chief executive offi- when no parade occurs, for such events. cer of Fox News, was announced by Paul Supervisor Richard Shea explained that Guillaro of Butterfield LLC, the site own- the draft law was “intended to try to as- er, at the groundbreaking ceremony July sist these institutions and individuals. It’s 8. Ailes, himself a senior citizen, lives in not an attempt to overburden people or Garrison and has pledged $500,000 for put more regulation on,” he said. He also the center, expected to cost more than Left to right, Elizabeth Ailes, Roger Ailes, and developer Paul Guillaro said that “safety is one of the aspects of it” $3.4 million for inside construction, op- Photo by Michael Turton and that the town government wants “to erations and rent for 15 years. The center assist people holding large events while would occupy leased space in a commer- field will be named. “Two keystones of space and a new senior friendship and making sure that the events are going to cial-office building in the complex. the property will be Pataki Park as well nutrition center,” Odell said. be safe.” At the groundbreaking ceremony, Put- as the Roger Ailes Senior Center, both A July 10 news release from Odell re- “This is really geared for organizations nam County Executive MaryEllen Odell improving the quality of life for our resi- ferred to the event as not only “the that have a structure that doesn’t meet thanked Ailes and his wife, Beth, and dents in the western part of the county groundbreaking” of the redevelopment code presently because of the historic val- also lauded former Gov. George Pataki, and those in the Hudson Valley by pro- but as “the dedication of the Roger Ailes ue,” said Councilor Nancy Montgomery. another Garrison resident for whom a viding an opportunity to enjoy open Senior Center,” although no new building “We’d like to (Continued on page 4) one-acre, (non-county) park at Butter- (Continued on page 3) 2 July 17, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Small, Good Things ly fleeting and as short-lived in season: It is said when you hear fireworks, you’d better come running; blink and the cherries will be gone. We find Hello and Goodbye ourselves now at the end of that season. Thankfully, for some reason, the birds this year By Joe Dizney didn’t seem as interested in the better-than-average crop, and even once the pies have been baked, “This life, I see, is but a cherry fair. the surplus harvest requires other solutions. All things pass and so must I, (always).” Again, we are “gifted” with an opportunity to ~ Charles d’Orleans, celebrate the fragility and passing of time — and “Farewell This World” a chance to preserve a bit of its essence. he older I get, the more it seems that this In their respective and essential fruit cook- life is an opportunity for the constant appre- books, both Jane Grigson and Alice Waters sug- Tciation of change — particularly when con- gest pickled sour cherries as one solution. In fronted with the dazzling and sensual play of time both their versions the preparation couldn’t be and the seasons over these Hudson Highlands. simpler — it is even suggested that the pickles A celebration of the ephemeral and fleeting benefit from the fruit not being pitted. Cerises passage of time is certainly not a tendency ac- à l’aigre-doux are prepared by placing washed corded cultural relevance in the modern world whole cherries in a sterile jar and covering them — certainly not in that city downriver trading as with a spiced, sweetened and boiled vinegar so- it does in the immediate gratifications and the lution. The seasoning options are variable and bright, shiny, superficial objects of technology endless (cloves, cinnamon, anise), but I settled on and fashion. a very simple combination of black pepper and Maybe it’s just this current season, this July bay leaves. Once cured (for at least a month), an that has seemed like a September on more-than- open jar will keep (refrigerated for up to a year) Pickled sour cherries Photos by J. Dizney one beautiful morning: cool, moist, abundant. for extended enjoyment along with a spread of The gardens are lush, almost British in their cornichon and charcuterie — verdancy. Friends of mine are by now weary of particularly pork or duck. my tentative Buddhist exhortations for a mind- As a more energy-intensive al- Pickled Sour Cherries ful and grateful appreciation of the present and ternative — and for immediate (Cerises à l’aigre-doux) a fundamental acceptance of life’s fragility, im- gratification, I suggest sour cher- Makes about two pints permanence and uncertainty. But really, there is ry chutney. This relish, in keep- ample cause to celebrate it all. ing with the previous “Small, ½ cup white vinegar 20 black peppercorns Idealistic thinking, maybe, and surely a bit Good Things” offerings, covers a 1/3 cup water 4 bay leaves strange and hopeful, considering that Western few more bases on the taste pal- 4 ounces sugar ½ pound sour cherries, rinsed, stems culture tends to hold in its highest regard those ette. Sweeter with the addition clipped in half things that are (seemingly) permanent and un- of currants (golden raisins might 1. Bring vinegar, water and sugar to a boil, until sugar is dissolved. changing. We treasure materials like gold or dia- actually be better), and savory Remove from heat and add the peppercorns and bay leaves. monds, ostensibly for their “beauty,” but more so with the addition of onions and 2. Wash and dry the cherries, trim any stems to ½ inch and pack loosely for their permanence and indestructibility, and mustard seeds, it is also margin- into sterilized canning-type jars. Strain the hot vinegar syrup over the consequently assign them value, and ultimately ally more useful in the pantry. fruit to cover. Cover the jars and seal as per canning instructions. they become merely currency — a medium of I successfully reverse-engi- Refrigerate (at least one week) before serving. Once opened, they’ll exchange or commerce. This is probably a social neered a cheese platter based on keep in the refrigerator for about one year. necessity, but in the process we seem to lose our this chutney: Try it with a sharp, appreciation of the transient beauty of the natu- aged sheep’s milk cheese from ral world and its universal cadences. Spain or a sweet/nutty torta de As an example in contrast, the Japanese wel- cabra made from goat’s milk. I’m Sour Cherry Chutney come spring with the centuries-old celebration told this will work extremely well of Hanami, the annual cherry blossom festival. with a nice Bordeaux. Makes two cups But deeply embedded within their celebration is But just as with the picked an appreciation for the intensity and ephemeral- cherries, this modified mostar- 6 cardamom pods, crushed 4 tablespoons minced candied ity of life. The transience of the blossoms, their da begs to be paired with pork 6 whole cloves, smashed ginger 4 pieces star anise, smashed Zest of ½ orange, cut into thin extreme beauty and quick passing are also cul- or duck, and my household is at 2 cups pitted cherries strips turally and mythically associated with imperma- present looking forward to to- 1 cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoons black mustard nence and mortality. morrow night’s crisp pork belly 1 red onion, thinly sliced and roughly seeds (yellow will do) To be sure, this celebration has Western cor- with sour cherry chutney, polen- chopped A few gratings of nutmeg respondences — notably in Washington, D.C., and ta and a mess of sautéed greens. 4 tablespoons brown sugar Pinch of salt Philadelphia — but here in the Hudson ½ cup currants (or golden raisins) 2-inch cinnamon stick Valley, those fragile blossoms inevitably blend into the beauty of all of our flower- 1. Manufacture a small spice pouch of the cardamom, cloves and star ing spring trees. Here, we prefer to cel- anise, bound in a jelly bag or double-layered square of cheesecloth, ebrate the fruit of all those blossoms and tied tight with kitchen twine. the short, sweet season of cherries. But 2. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a low boil over while we are fortunate enough to foster medium heat. Turn heat down, cover and simmer gently for about 30 both sweet and sour varieties, the sour minutes. variety — Prunus cerasus — is the cherry 3. Remove cover and continue to simmer until mixture is thick. (This most commonly identified with the HRV. may only take a minute or two.) Off heat, remove spice pouch and While this designation — “sour” — cinnamon stick. Chutney will keep refrigerated for up to two weeks, would seem an immediate turnoff, the or can/jar as you would preserves. fact is that the tart varieties have both greater nutritional and culinary currency than the easy, eat-out-of-hand sweets. Sour cherries can be dried, juiced and distilled for liqueurs and are nominally preferred by chefs for baking and pies, offering as they do a greater “complex- ity,” a more substantial texture, and an ability for the chef to better control the balance of sweet-to-tart. And, as with their ephemeral blossoms, the fruit of the cherry tree is equal- Sour cherry chutney

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ation. “Can you look me in the eye and (from page 1) Town Board Votes to Pave Part of South Mountain Pass tell me you believe they will be safe?” she paving. Christie Tomm Addona, an at- slanderous.” It’s professional and it takes the contro- asked the board. “We know if you pave torney for the Old Road Society, took the When Saunders interrupted him, yelling, versy out.” Overall, he said, “I think the parts of this road, people are going to floor first. She handed Town Supervisor Shea added: “Your behavior is abhorrent.” Town Board has done a very good job” drive too fast. The fact I haven’t been Richard Shea and Councilors John Van Andy Galler declared that the board in governance “but you’ve stumbled here. busted for speeding shows there’s zero Tassel, Mike Leonard, Nancy Montgom- should have taken the project to the Con- There’s been a lack of disclosure and in- enforcement” of traffic laws. ery and Robert Flaherty a several-page servation Board, on which he serves, the accurate disclosure.” Flanagan maintained that “asphalt is letter that read like a court submission New York State Department of Conser- Glenn Lebwohl-Steiner expressed re- a petrochemical. It’s going to get into the and concluded that “any vote on the pav- vation and, probably, the Army Corps of grets “things have gotten to this point. Hudson. It’s going to get onto the road, ing proposal this evening would clearly Engineers. “I truly believe there was no I think you have worked very hard to in- into the streams. It’s going to get into violate SEQRA,” the New York State En- due diligence done whatsoever,” he said. clude the input of people of this town,” the estuary. It will get into groundwater vironmental Quality Review Act. Terry Zaleski, president of the Old but the South Mountain Pass actions wells.” Addressing the board, Addona outlined Road Society, also criticized the process. “did not fit this track record,” she told the Shea objected: “There’s no science that several perceived lapses, including fail- “My sense is there was an early prejudg- board. “We really need to pull together says asphalt gets into people’s wells.” ure to assess the ramifications of paving ment made and it didn’t involve the com- as a community. I don’t know what hap- Chirico reported that “dirt roads take and supply documentation, such as a traf- munity” or consideration of alternatives. pened with the process here, but some- chemicals 12 months a year; paved roads, fic study. “Primarily we believe it comes Zaleski also faulted use of CHIPS funds how people felt they were blindsided.” only in winter.” back to traffic,” she said. “A traffic study and similar government allocations to “Please, please, please don’t do this really has to be done.” And “the public cover the project’s cost — which Highway [paving],” Alex Clifton pleaded. “We love A minority view really hasn’t had an opportunity to hear Superintendent Roger Chirico gave as it the way it is. This is the way of life A few attendees’ opinions differed. what this project is about,” she said. $117,000. (CHIPS, 0r Consolidated High- we’re accustomed to.” Furthermore, “we One woman said she found it “more than Sandy Saunders stated that “we are way Improvement Program, funds are are more interested in the day-to-day offensive” that allegations were hurled blessed in this community with unique administered by New York State.) “This safety that comes from the fact people at those whose ideas clashed with the historical relevance,” reflected in such was pork barrel money,” he claimed. drive slower on dirt roads” than in pos- majority’s. “I think that takes away the features as dirt roads. “Are we going to But Shea called it “taxpayer money sible emergencies, he said. whole democratic process,” she said. Her throw away history just for the hell of it? coming back to the community.” Theresa Orlandi and Joseph Flanagan remarks generated loud boos from other Or is there fake money on the table or Chirico said the town must “use it by own a home on 2.5 acres on Coppermine attendees. under the table? We’re going to have to December [or] we lose it” and that South Road, which intersects the Pass. Ed Polhemus lives on South Mountain find that out, aren’t we?” Mountain Pass improvements had been Terming South Mountain Pass “a dif- Pass. “I’m concerned about water run- Shea remonstrated hotly. “What are anticipated since 2008, but delayed by ficult and inconvenient place to live,” ning down the hill and getting onto my you saying? You can’t make those kind of hurricanes and other contingencies. Orlandi said: “I totally get why some- property,” he said. He observed notable accusations.” He described Saunders’ al- Nick Angell again proposed that the thing has to be done. However, I’m not development — houses and side roads legation as a “reckless and inflammatory anti-paving delegation pay for a test convinced paving is the way to go. I don’t — occurred along the Pass in the 20th comment, speculating and asserting that of an alternate approach on a sample know if I’d sleep well at night if I had ir- century. Likewise, “I notice that there’s a the Town Board is [involved] in some area of road and leave it for two to four revocably changed the character of one few blacktop driveways on South Moun- sort of financial consideration because of months before evaluating it. “If it doesn’t of the main dirt roads in town.” She also tain Pass, so there’s got to be some other this, that there’s under-the-table money. work, you go forward” with the town’s mentioned her children, who hike, bike people that support blacktopping. I don’t That’s outrageous and dangerous. It’s methods, he said. “That’s our proposal. and otherwise use the road for recre- know how we can say it’s (To next page)

‘Roger Ailes Senior Center’? County Said ‘No’ to Such Tributes in 2008 (from page 1) exists yet and the derelict Butterfield hos- ing as an individual, “at this point, I have ward “there will be a time perspective to Odell, Philipstown Legislator Barbara pital still dominates the tract while await- no problem with it. It seems kind of ap- determine if a county facility should be Scuccimarra — a staunch Butterfield se- ing demolition. The news release predict- propriate,” Albano said. named for someone.” nior center backer, Guillaro, Tamagna and ed that the center would open in 2016. Legislator Dini LoBue, who often Phone and/or email requests for com- Ailes had drawn no responses by midday During the July 8 ceremony, Guillaro questions the Odell administration and ments on Monday and Tuesday from Thursday (July 16). presented Ailes with a framed drawing clashes with Odell’s strongest supporters showing the building housing the senior in the legislature (though Odell and all center with the name “Roger Ailes Senior the legislators are Republicans), offered a Center” inscribed across the front. different perspective. “As a legislator, I’m Whether the structure will indeed sworn to uphold the law,” which is rather Genealogy 101 bear Ailes’ name remains uncertain. specific about not using a living individ- On March 4, 2008, the Putnam Coun- ual’s name on a county facility, she said with local genealogist ty Legislature declared that “no county Tuesday. “I’m standing behind the county building or facility shall hereafter be law.” She said that her stance “is not per- Chip Rowe named in honor of any living person sonal” in regard to Ailes and that “it was and any such naming shall take place no a complete surprise to me that the build- Saturday, August 1, 5 p.m. sooner than five (5) years after such per- ing would be named after Mr. Ailes.” son’s death.” The text does not demand The minutes of the discussion before Research your family that the county own a building for the the 2008 vote on the ban include the tree! Rowe will provide prohibition to apply. statement that the legislators’ Rules an introduction At the time a legislator who served as Committee had chosen a “broad defini- genealogical research deputy legislature chairperson, Odell voted tion” of county sites affected and wanted for the ban. So did then Philipstown Legis- to apply the ban to “a building, a street for beginners. He’ll lator Vincent Tamagna, now the county’s or any edifice.” The minutes further state cover the basics of transit manager and deputy commissioner that Tony Hay, who then chaired the leg- navigating online of planning. Before the legislators approved islature, cited the rationale, declaring resources such the ban on a vote of 8 to 1, “Legislator Ta- that “there are many qualified people as Ancestry.com, magna stated that there should be great who deserve to have a county facility sensitivity in naming a county facility and named after them” and thus going for- Familysearch.org, [it] not [be] done too soon,” according to Archive.org, and the official legislative minutes. Findagrave.com. No member of the 2008 legislature He’ll also discuss the serves in that capacity today. Chip Rowe importance of archival The legislature’s present leader, Chair- man Carl Albano, told The Paper on and published resources that may not be scanned and Tuesday (July 14) that in an upcoming searchable online. Rowe will describe speciﬁ c resources legislative meeting “we’ll look at” the is- available at the Putnam History Museum and the Putnam sue of naming the center after Ailes. “If County Historian’s o ce in Brewster as an example. it shouldn’t be” done, then “we’ll have to address that,” he said. If necessary, the Reservations recommended; please email county could ask Guillaro, as the Butter- [email protected] or call 265-4010. field owner, to select another name; or, should the county want to go ahead with Ailes’ name, if enough legislators support  a change “we’ll amend” the 2008 resolu- Tickets are still available for the museum’s lawn tion, Albano added. Overall in regard to the county presence in the Butterfield party on July 18; for more information or to project, so far “everything is not perfectly purchase tickets please visit in place,” he said. www.putnamhistorymuseum.org. He also explained that “basically, we didn’t pick the name. It was the owner The Putnam History Museum • 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY of the building who came up with that idea” of honoring Ailes that way. Speak- 4 July 17, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Town Board Votes to Pave Part of South Mountain Pass (from page 3) a bad thing.” Road yesterday for an hour in the creek completely cut off by Hurricane Irene.” and watched and looked at the runoff,” A board rebuttal “Day-to-day safety!” an audience mem- One by one, the board members ad- she said. “I’m going to be taking a vote ber shouted, suggesting it outranks Publisher to preserve this dirt road, to pave the en- emergency concerns. Philipstown.Info, Inc. dressed the criticisms. Shea said they had reviewed Angell’s trance to South Mountain Pass in order Likewise, board members said they to preserve the rest of the dirt road; to had weighed and sought anti-paving res- Founder alternative but were unwilling to risk an preserve the quality of our streams that idents’ views. Gordon Stewart experiment that might fail and will de- are really in jeopardy right now.” “There has been an open and honest (1939 - 2014) lay paving until next year. Moreover, he continued, “we have an incredibly steep “We have to look at it from an environ- discussion, I think, from the get-go,” said Managing Editor grade” on the stretch intended for pav- mental perspective. The actions we’re Montgomery. Kevin E. Foley ing. The town hauls dirt-road surfac- taking here are better for the environ- “We’re dealing with a problem that ing material from a distance, expending ment,” Leonard said. And “you have to existed for a long, long time,” Flaherty Arts/Feature Editor fuel, and “it winds up in the stream,” an make a decision for the entire town. The added. In the board’s efforts to find a Alison Rooney environmental hazard, he said. entire town is involved because we are remedy, “I don’t feel anyone was blind- Montgomery said that all outside ex- clearly spending a lot. We can’t keep sided at all.” Contributing Editor spending an exorbitant amount of mon- Shea noted the limited nature of the pav- Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong perts consulted talked “about the grade of this road and the need to pave it.” ey, constantly, for this road. What do we ing. “We’re not talking about an extended tell the rest of the town — ‘well, a ma- project here. We’re talking about one seg- Senior Correspondent Flaws also exist in Angell’s alternative, jority of the people on this road want it ment of road — not the entire Pass.” Michael Turton she said. “If the purpose of the alternative is to preserve the aesthetic value [unpaved], so we’re spending a lot of your After the vote, asked if paving oppo- Layout Editor of this road, throw it away because … money to handle this’?” nents planned to sue the town, Zaleski Kate Vikstrom we’d be better off paving.” Like Shea, “We represent 10,000” residents and responded: “We don’t know. We have to she cited the ecological toll exacted by must make the best decision for all, Van give consideration on how to proceed. Calendar Editor dirt-road treatments. “I’ve sat at Copper Tassel agreed. He mentioned the need for They [the board] have not done their Chip Rowe Mine Creek. I’ve sat at the creeks off Old dirt-road emergency services access, re- homework properly in advance of this [email protected] Albany Post Road. I sat at Indian Brook calling that “there were parts of this town decision.” Reporters Pamela Doan Peter Farrell Town Board Withdraws Draft Law on Large Gatherings (from page 1) Brian PJ Cronin help them meet code and offer them an opportunity hotographer P to use their properties for Maggie Benmour organizations like the Hal- Advertising Director dane School Foundation. Michele Gedney We’re trying to help the properties that do one-off For information on advertising: events. For the most part, 845-809-5584 these events are enhanc- Email: [email protected] ing our community.” Advertising closing: Tuesday at noon Town versus village Requirements: PDF or jpeg jurisdiction (minimum 300 dpi) At the hearing, some au- Review our rate sheet: dience comments – about mass holiday festivities, At a July 9 public hearing convened by the Philipstown Town Board, audience members listen www.philipstown.info/ads carefully to discussion of the draft law regulating large events on private property. © philipstown.info 2015 a picnic held by a village church or filming of a Hal- Photo by L.S. Armstrong All rights reserved. No part of this dane graduation or ath- publication may be reproduced in letic game – seemed to mix based” ventures, Shea said. Also, “it may largely, she said, because of hostility from any form, mechanical or electronic, up the Town of Philipstown with other come down to a for-profit venture versus some residents. As well as serving food, without written permission of the legal jurisdictions. Cold Spring and Nel- a non-for-profit … a distinction I think the restaurant accommodated organiza- publisher. Advertisements designed sonville have their own laws and school could be important.” He emphasized, tional uses and gave public exposure to by The Paper are copyrighted and district policies can govern some activi- “the intent is not to discourage fundrais- local musicians. “For years and years of may not be reproduced in whole or ties on school property. ing in the town.” booking music, there was nothing but in part without permission. The proposed town law “does not ap- Questions also arose about having a complaints,” Montgomery recalled, draw- ply within the villages,” Councilor John fire truck at events and imposing duties ing a parallel with what could happen Van Tassel noted. on fire company volunteers, and whether town-wide. “Business owners just will Some like a Fourth of July celebration, “we have enough fire departments” if not open a business here if that contin- with its “really large crowds in the vil- several events occur on the same day. ues. We have to decide if that’s the kind Read what your lage – that’s outside of our purview. That Shea and Van Tassel said that arrange- of town we’re going to live in.” would be a village issue,” Shea said. ments with the fire departments are one Michael Liguori, a former attorney item the board must address as it re- for the Village of Cold Spring, spoke on neighbors are Impact on individuals and works the draft law. behalf of clients, neighbors of Boscobel, institutions Attacks on business who dislike loud music at outdoor wed- saying: Various speakers called for more dif- dings. He supported the effort to draft ferentiation between events organized by The law’s effect on businesses also came up. Evelyn Watters, a producer of an effective law, including provisions on non-profits, as opposed to profit-making sound volumes. “You want to have a deci- Visit our enterprises; more awareness of attenuat- advertising commercials nationwide, said she instructs her location scouts to bel level and a mechanism for enforce- ing circumstances; distinctions between ment,” he advised. those who hold one to three events a year avoid find places with extra restrictions Comments and favor those “which are film-friendly. Shea suggested that the draft law cite and those who conduct them frequently on existing town code provisions on noise a recurring basis; more attention to size, I think we owe it to local business owners and property owners to be as film- pollution. section online. and avoidance of unwarranted restrictions. The hearing ended with Shea thank- Kim Conner asked that the law recog- friendly as possible.” Councilor Montgomery, a veteran of the ing attendees “for the great commen- nize that some groups, such as the local tary. That’s what good government is all Democratic Party, seek donations at events, restaurant and hospitality business, sim- For more information on ilarly warned against anti-business atti- about.” Earlier in the evening, he simi- rather than charging a set attendance fee; larly welcomed the debate and said that she also recommended an appropriate tudes. She recalled working at the restau- where to fi nd things or rant that once stood near the waterfront typically with residents’ input, “we get a “threshold for the number of people, so we better law.” what’s happening, visit: don’t end up with Woodstock here.” at “our beloved Dockside” but closed – Dave Vickery cautioned that a law Community Directory might end up foisting more obligations Position AvAiLABLe Expanded Calendar on the town government and increas- Arts & Leisure ing liabilities for the town and its resi- Full-time Court Clerk dents while taking the onus off of those responsible. He said that existing laws for the Town of Philipstown Justice Court all at could deal with some problems – such as Send resume to: Richard Shea, Supervisor parked vehicles blocking a narrow road. Town of Philipstown “One of my concerns is that we would 238 Main Street want to not over-regulate,” he said. P.O. BOX 155 In part, going forward “I think we Cold Spring, New York 10516 need to define fee-based versus non-fee- www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper July 17, 2015 5 Construction Schedule Set for resoLution AutHoriZinG tHe toWn BoArD of PHiLiPstoWn to ereCt A memoriAL Butterfield to Betty BuDney for Her mAny yeArs of DeDiCAtion AnD Breakneck Ridge use serviCe to tHe toWn of PHiLiPstoWn poses problems The following resolution was presented by Councilman Van Tassel, By Michael Turton seconded by Councilman Flaherty and unanimously carried; old Spring could have a new post WHEREAS, Betty Budney, a lifelong resident of the Town of office by March 2016 if construc- Philipstown and Village of Cold Spring, passed away on March 2, Ction at Butterfield goes as planned. 2015; and Developer Paul Guillaro outlined the construction schedule for the former WHEREAS, throughout her life, Betty Budney distinguished herself hospital at the Tuesday (July 4) meeting as a member of the community and a public servant by, among other of the Cold Spring Village Board. things, serving as the Town of Philipstown’s fi rst Councilwoman Guillaro said asbestos removal has be- and as a Deputy Town Supervisor, as well as serving as President of gun and that the hospital building will the Cold Spring Lions Club and providing distinguished volunteer be razed by September. Construction on service and civic commitment to Philipstown; and Building No. 2, which will contain the senior citizen center and the post office, WHEREAS, it is appropriate and fi tting that a memorial to Betty should begin in August or September. Scenic Hudson’s Amy Kacala fielded Budney be erected in recognition of her many years of exemplary “The post office would like to be in by numerous questions and concerns civil and community service; March,” he said. This fall, work will get regarding the impact of hikers at NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: under way work on site infrastructure, Breakneck Ridge. Photo by M. Turton Building No. 3 and one of the three Pauld- 1. THAT the Town of Philipstown shall undertake to erect a ing Avenue residences. The park will be ed at Tuesday’s meeting that the Cold memorial to Betty Budney consisting of a memorial bench the last portion of the site to be com- Spring portion of the trail, a sidewalk placed on the front western side of the Town Hall along with pleted. “We’ll probably use it as a staging that will follow Fair Street north past stone pavers; and area,” Guillaro said. John Furst, the new Mayor’s Park to Little Stony Point, will village attorney, is reviewing documents be complete by September. In addition, 2. THAT the Town shall raise funds for the memorial primarily related to easements and bonding for the the Washburn parking lot directly across by soliciting private donations and holding such fund-raising project. “Once those reviews are done, from Little Stony Point is being expand- events as the Town Board may hereafter determine, including we’re all set,” the developer said. ed to accommodate 52 vehicles. Bids for without limitation, allowing purchase of engraved space on the Guillaro estimated that the entire com- engineering and design of the trail from pavers in the memorial for appropriate name designation of plex will take about two and a half years Little Stony Point to Breakneck were due donors and personal memorial messages; and to complete. There is already “a pretty this week, and Kacala said construction , if necessary, after completing the said fund-raising good list” of potential customers for the should begin next year. 3. THAT site’s condominiums, and he said sales Ironically, the biggest challenge for the eff orts, the Town shall pay any remaining costs of the memorial will begin more formally in October. He project may be the area’s popularity. Ka- from funds in the Town’s annual budget; and cala said that while last year there were is also working with Hudson Valley Hos- 4. THAT the Town Board is authorized to solicit quotes from local pital regarding a possible refurbishing of only two days on which more than 1,000 hikers ascended Breakneck, there have suppliers to determine the costs involved with the project and the Lahey Pavilion. the appropriate procedure for awarding contracts for labor and/ Later in the meeting, Mayor Dave already been six such days in 2015. Use or materials; and Merandy said he is looking into hiring a has been increasing at a rate of 25 per- special building inspector who will deal cent a year, she said. 5. THAT this action is subject to a permissive referendum and only with construction at Butterfield, tak- Village trustees and the audience the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, within ten weighed in, raising problematic issues ing some of the burden off Village Build- (10) days after the adoption of this resolution, to cause to be ing Inspector Bill Bujarski. Merandy said that they feel are worsening — even before new trail construction has begun. “Gar- published in The Putnam County News & Recorder, a newspaper Guillaro is agreeable to paying the cost having a general circulation within said Town and hereby des- of the inspector. Bujarski, who comment- bage is a concern,” Trustee Cathryn Fadde ignated as the offi cial newspaper of the Town for such publica- ed that his department is running about commented. Resident Donald MacDonald two weeks behind due to a busy summer was more emphatic. “The trail has been tion, and posted on the sign board of the Town maintained pur- construction season, said he would pre- beat to hell; the erosion is unbelievable; suant to the Town Law, a Notice of Adoption, which said Notice fer receiving weekly engineering reports the graffiti is ridiculous,” he said. Trustee is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution; and and that if a special building inspector is Michael Bowman added that hiker in- juries and rescues have also increased, 6. THAT the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post hired, Bujarski would have to sign off on on the sign board of the Town maintained pursuant to the Town the other inspector’s work. “Ultimately, increasing the workload and equipment Law, and on the website maintained by the Town, said Notice of it has to go through this office,” he said. costs for first responders. Trustee Fran Murphy said she is concerned that hik- Adoption. Fjord Trail concerns ers will take up parking spaces at Mayor’s Dated: June 9, 2015 Development of the multimillion-dol- Park, at the expense of local residents who lar 9-mile trail connecting Cold Spring want to use facilities there. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: and Beacon is moving forward, to the Merandy summed up many the is- Nancy Montgomery, Councilwoman, voting AYE delight of many, but it is also raising con- sues raised, suggesting that limiting the John Van Tassel, Councilman, voting AYE cerns among local residents and commu- number of hikers ought to be considered. Robert Flaherty, Councilman, voting AYE nity leaders. “The trail is worn out,” he said. Michael Leonard, Councilman, voting AYE Amy Kacala, a senior planner with Sce- Kacala acknowledged the questions Richard Shea, Supervisor, voting AYE nic Hudson and project manager for the raised and said they will be considered as Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, report- part of the proj- (Continued on page 15) CERTIFICATION I, Theresa Crawley, the duly qualifi ed and acting Deputy notiCe of PuBLiC HeArinG Town Clerk of the Town of Philipstown, Putnam County, New York, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town do hereby certify that attached hereto is a true and correct copy of Philipstown will conduct a Public Hearing on 29th day of July, of an extract from the minutes of a Monthly Meeting of the Town 2015 at 7:30 p.m., at the Town Hall, 238 Main Street, Cold Spring, Board of the Town of Philipstown, held on July 9, 2015, and that the New York. Resolution set forth herein is a true and correct copy of the Resolu- tion of the Town Board of said Town adopted at said meeting. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear comments for/ I FURTHER CERTIFY that pursuant to section 103 of the against a proposed local law to amend Town Code Chapter 175 Public Offi cers Law (Open Meetings Law), said meeting was open to by amending Town Code Section 175-5 “Existing Wood-fi red the general public. Furnaces” to impose time of operation restrictions on pre- existing wood-fi red furnaces. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Town, this 10th day of July, 2015. A copy of the proposed Local Law is on fi le in the Town Clerk’s Offi ce where it may be examined during regular business hours. ______Theresa Crawley, Deputy Town Clerk BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE A true copy of this Resolution was fi led in the Offi ce of the Town Clerk on TOWN OF PHILIPSTOWN July 10, 2015.

DATED: July 15, 2015 ______Tina M. Merando, Town Clerk Theresa Crawley, Deputy Town Clerk 6 July 17, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Around Since 1952: C&E Cold Spring’s paint supply the store, where the contents of bins and drawers — nails, screws, etc., are still and hardware store sold by the pound, surprising customers. Drawer after drawer is labeled in a By Alison Rooney kind of construction poetry: toggle bolts, s there anything quite like a nice old- hex lag screws, wedge anchors, flare nuts. style hardware store — apparently Early said they don’t sell as many clothes- Iindispensible, wonderfully incompre- line pulleys and line tighteners as they hensible (to all but tradespeople) objects used to, but staples are staples, and much traveling up the walls, inspiring thoughts of what sold in 1952 still sells now, from of renovation, improvement or, at the twine to cable ties, nozzles, multiple va- very least, staving off disaster? Cold rieties of pliers, lamp harps, rust dissolv- Spring’s C&E (Cretelli and Early, still ers, wire, wire and more wire, glues and proudly displayed on the awning) is one locks and ratcheting cutters, measuring of those stores. In fact, said proprietor tapes, steel wool: They’re all here. Susan Early, “people come in looking for Early was basically born to the busi- that hardware-store smell.” That they’re ness, but she was “half and half about it still coming into a fairly small shop on in the beginning; I didn’t really want to The paint and painting supplies aisle at C&E Main Street is a testament to the service, work here,” she said, but “once I started, the stock and the knowledge found there, I stayed with it.” who simply want to make a change or fix around for some time. “It’s important to both in hardware and in paint supplies, Early and her colleagues have always up peeling surfaces. They all find their pay attention to what people are looking the other 50 percent of the business. been service-oriented. “Service is what way to C&E — artists who “get very spe- for, to get it in and figure out what may People have been coming since 1952, we have to offer, although you’d be sur- cific about what they want” and others have to go to give the new products the when the business was formed by Early’s prised at how a lot of our prices compare who “can be very vague. It gets complicat- space.” In terms of trends, in paints (all of parents, Jim and Sadie Early, and her to the big-box stores. And here you can ed because people typically come in with which, with the exception of a few special- aunt and uncle, Bonnie and Jake Cretelli. get in and out quickly, instead of search- chips, sometimes from elsewhere, which ty primers, are from Benjamin Moore), al- Early’s father and uncle were both house ing for someone to help you. This is espe- is fine. I tell them I can give them that most everything C&E stocks is zero VOC painters, and they opened the store in cially true for contractors,” she said. C&E color, but once it’s on the wall, it will not (volatile organic compounds) and low part so they could get their supplies. does have many contractors as longtime match the chip exactly. But if they have odor. As for hardware, “There’s not that Originally located above the former Pow- customers but has the patronage of new- the patience to try it out at home, on the much new in hardware,” Early said. ers & Haar Insurance building, across comer homeowners as well. “Newcom- wall, and then come back, we can remix C&E is located at 158 Main St. in Cold the street from the current location, they ers make a point of trying to shop local; it. I expect the difference to happen — Spring, and the phone is 845-265-3126. moved in 1955 and wound up purchasing they’re determined to. It’s part of the that’s the nature of color, and they don’t They are open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. the current building in 1983. That own- reason they moved to a small town; they need to apologize; I actually like fooling Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to ership is key, according to Early, to the make a point of telling me.” around with color,” Early enthused. 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. store’s continued existence today. New homeowners are often eager to al- Early said she hopes that C&E will stay In the early days, Jim and Jake would ter the colors on their walls, as are those travel to the places where their paints were needed and mix the paints, by hand, combining lead and linseed oil and squeezing tubes into that mixture, on-site. It all had to be matched “by eye.” This changed with the arrival of the manual mixer, which is still displayed in the store. Early is not certain when it arrived — “It’s not a new technology,” she said, noting that it has been there for at least 40 or 50 years. It was finally re- placed by a computerized version about six or seven years ago, while “the old shaker, a Red Devil 1952, made it to 60 years,” Early related. The hardware hasn’t changed as radi- cally, though stock does change with new items added per (Early’s cousin and son of Bonnie and Jake) Ed Cretelli’s philoso- phy, “If two people ask for it, I’ll get it in.” Ed Cretelli and his wife Rose ran the store with Susan for many years, joining in when he retired from IBM until his illness intervened a few years ago; now Rose and Susan split the week. Al- though the sidelines of picture framing and screen repair ended with the passing of the founders, much of that era still remains, starting with the scale — regular- C&E Paint Supply Photos by A. Rooney ly inspected — that hangs at the back of

Philipstown Depot Theatre Youth Players present: Music Man, Jr. Thursday, July 23, 7 p.m. • Friday, July 24, 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 1 p.m. • Sunday, July 26, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. Tickets: $10 Teen Players present: City of Angels Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m. • Friday, July 31, 7 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Tickets: $12 Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com or 845.424.3900 www.philipstowndepottheatre.org Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY (Theatre is adjacent to train station.) www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper July 17, 2015 7 The Calendar

Susannah Millonzi and Babak Tafti, center, in The Winter’s Tale Photos by T. Charles Erickson The Winter’s Tale Navigates From the Cold and Dark to the Warm and Light Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival divided into halves of opposite, though conjoined, tones, it has been said that presents less familiar yet abiding the play, part of the Hudson Valley favorite Shakespeare Festival’s (HVSF) current season, is akin to two facing pages in a book, the second half contrasting with By Alison Rooney and completing the first. t occurs more often than expected. Unsuspectingly men- It’s not that the play is never done. tion that one has just seen a production of Shakespeare’s A quick search of recent productions The Winter’s Tale to someone familiar with the breadth yielded many, at venues like the I Babak Tafti, left, Francesca Choy-Kee, Thomas Michael Hammond and of the Bard’s work and watch their face melt into what a McCarter, Old Globe, the Pearl and Gabra Zackman in The Winter’s Tale coo translates to, visually, as they say, almost conspiratori- Yale Rep. On Shakespeare’s home ally, “I love that play. It’s unlike any of his others.” turf, Kenneth Branagh’s theater Time, presents particular challenges for directors and, More frequently, the response is different, more in the company just mounted a version, while choreographer thus, audiences. Assuming Pandosto as the source vein of: “Now, which one is that one? I don’t think I’ve of the moment Christopher Wheeldon created a 2014 material, it is a darker piece, which Shakespeare seen it — is it a comedy or a tragedy?” The answer to the adaptation for the Royal Ballet. But the play, one of lightened in tone, in parts. So although the play is Shakespeare’s last, perched between Cymbeline and question is, variously, depending on one’s perspective, quite overtly structured with a “serious, tragic” first truly “both” but also subject to one’s own interpretation, The Tempest, presumably based on Robert Greene’s act set in Sicilia and a “comedic” second set in (an much as tales, fairy and otherwise, tend to be. Literally 1588 romantic prose novel Pandosto: The Triumph of (Continued on page 11) Dana Wigdor Show Opens at RiverWinds Nelsonville painter explores ments, openly invites the individual viewer’s imagination to intersect with hers and create unworldly realms new ideas about what we see, what we believe, about the By Kevin E. Foley multiple dimensions of our udging from the per- existence. spective of her most Amid a crowded Beacon recent work, Dana Second Saturday gallery J opening, one could hear Wigdor spends a lot of her time with her head visitors commenting and in the clouds and beyond. speculating with tilted heads Her 10 new paintings, on on where Wigdor was taking display at the RiverWinds them as they stood before her Gallery in Beacon, evenly canvases. And for those who paired off in sets of five, greeted her with questions or clearly suggest a preoc- remarks, she readily engaged cupation with matters with her own ongoing puzzle- celestial, ethereal, eerie ment, skepticism and delight over the work before them. and spiritual. Dana Wigdor Photo by K.E. Foley Yet while her paintings “I think it’s useful when art reflect her own preoccupations with that can ask a question of the which lies just beyond our physical perception, audience, or invite them to contemplate their The Storm by Dana Wigdor Photo provided her work, with its playful and colorful ele- own beliefs or perceptions. In (To page 10) 8 July 17, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Live Jazz Saturday, July 18 9 p.m. Chill Wine Bar | 173 Main St, Beacon 845-765-0885 | facebook.com/chillwinebar Kids & Community The Calendar Crossroads For more details and ongoing events, visit philipstown.info. Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | Details under Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Boscobel Send event listings to [email protected]. The Colorines / Raquel Vidal and the 1601 Route 9D, Garrison | csfarmmarket.org Open-Mic Night Monday Men Friday, July 17 Farm Store Open 9 p.m. Quinn’s | See details under Friday. 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Glynwood Farm Charlie Sabin 477 Main St., Beacon 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring Film & Theater 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | Details under Friday 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 845-265-3338 | store.glynwood.org Vassar College Sign-up begins at 7:30 p.m. Stax of Soul Dazzling Dragonflies Vinegar Tom 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. Nelson Riveros (Latin Jazz) 9:30 and 11 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center 7 p.m. Vassar Ecological Preserve Little Larry Jr. & the Squall 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall Loving v. Virginia (Musical) 10 p.m. The Hudson Room | Details under Friday 201 S. Division St., Peekskill 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org 8 p.m. Martel Theater 914-737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com The Last Match 236th Anniversary of the Storming of Meetings & Lectures Peter Yarrow 8 p.m. Susan Stein Shiva Theater Stony Point 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe Dzogchen Meditation Retreat (Opens) 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stony Point Battlefield 379 Main St., Beacon 3 p.m. Garrison Institute 845-437-5599 | powerhouse.vassar.edu 44 Battlefield Road, Stony Point 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com 845-786-2521 | nysparks.com A Winter’s Tale 845-424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org Cameron Stenger 7:30 p.m. Boscobel Comic Con 9 p.m. Quinn’s 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 1 - 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 330 Main St., Beacon Sunday, July 19 845-265-9575 | hvshakespeare.org 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-831-8065 | quinnsbeacon.com 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Spiritualist James Van Praagh Kids & Community Johnny Butler (Jazz) 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley Kayak Tours Beacon Flea Market 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s 1:30 p.m. Bannerman | 4 p.m. Nature 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 6 Henry St., Beacon 184 Main St., Cold Spring Hudson River Expeditions 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com 845-202-0094 | beaconflea.blogspot.com 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com 14 Market St., Cold Spring Grounded by George Brant Derek Dempsey Stonecrop Gardens 8 p.m. County Players 845-809-5935 | hudsonriverexpeditions.com 9 p.m. Max’s on Main 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Garden Conservancy Open Day Cooking Class: Bengali Spices 2681 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls Noon - 4 p.m. Tea in the Garden 246 Main St., Beacon 2 p.m. Dempsey House 845-298-1491 | countyplayers.org 81 Stonecrop Lane, Cold Spring 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 845-265-2000 | stonecrop.org Music Harry Rios & the Nippy Thieves 914-734-3780 | hvhc.org/events 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes Summer Wildflowers Johnny Rosch Cruise Tour of Bannerman Island 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center 7 p.m. Lake Carmel Arts Center 12 N. Division St., Peekskill 2 & 3:30 p.m. Beacon dock See details under Saturday. 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com 800-979-3370 | bannermancastle.org Cruise Tour of Bannerman Island 845 228-2685 | artsonthelake.org Teri Lamar & New Company Garden Walk With Wine & Cheese 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Beacon dock Annie Bacon: Folk Opera and Songs 10 p.m. The Hudson Room 4 - 6 p.m. Stonecrop Gardens 800-979-3370 | bannermancastle.org 8 p.m. Dogwood 23 S. Division St., Peekskill 81 Stonecrop Lane, Cold Spring 47 E. Main St., Beacon 914-788-3663 | hudsonroom.com 845-265-2000 | stonecrop.org Beacon Farmers Market 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com Meetings & Lectures Kidz Bop Kids Long Dock Drive, Beacon Neil Young / Puss N Boots With Norah Jones 4 p.m. Bethel Woods | 200 Hurd Road, Bethel Breakneck Ridge Info Meeting / Signing 845-234-9325 | beaconfarmersmarket.org 8 p.m. Bethel Woods 866-781-2922 | bethelwoodscenter.org 6:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Kayak Tour 200 Hurd Road, Bethel 5th Annual Firefly and Fairy Festival 472 Route 403, Garrison 12:30 p.m. Nature | Hudson River Expeditions 866-781-2922 | bethelwoodscenter.org 5 - 9 p.m. Depew Park, Peekskill 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org See details under Saturday. 914-671-7772 | facebook.com/EmbarkPeekskill Children and Families: From Earth to Sky Free Admission 1 p.m. Storm King Art Center 5 - 8 p.m. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum 1 Museum Road, New Windsor 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie 845-534-3115 | stormking.org 845-471-0589 | mhcm.org Kids’ Open-Mic Night Putnam History Museum Annual Lawn Party 6 - 8 p.m. 12 Grapes | 12 N. Division St., Peekskill 5 - 7 p.m. 30 Indian Brook Road, Garrison 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com 845-265-4010 | putnamhistorymuseum.org Health & Fitness Health & Fitness Paddle Yoga Yoga With a View 6:30 p.m. Foundry Dock Park, Cold Spring 9 a.m. Mount Gulian Historic Site 845-265-4444 | skybabyyoga.com 145 Sterling St., Beacon 845-227-8623 | mountgulian.org Film & Theater Film & Theater Vassar College Loving v. Virginia (Musical) Vassar College 2 & 7 p.m. Martel Theater Vinegar Tom | 6 p.m. Vassar Ecological Preserve The Last Match Loving v. Virginia (Musical) | 8 p.m. Martel Theater 2 & 7 p.m. Susan Stein Shiva Theater The Last Match | 8 p.m. Susan Stein Shiva Theater Vinegar Tom | 7 p.m. Vassar Ecological Preserve See details under Friday. See details under Friday. The Arabian Nights Summer Shorts 7:30 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. 2 p.m. County Players | See details under Friday. The Language Archive by Julia Cho The Pirates of Penzance (Comic Opera on Film) 8 p.m. County Players | See details under Friday. 2 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley Music 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com West Point Band: Dancing Under the Stars 7:30 p.m. Trophy Point, West Point A Midsummer Night’s Dream 845-938-4159 | westpointband.com 7:30 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. Wynonna Judd & the Big Noise Music 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley S.M.A.K. (Jazz) 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 3 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com 477 Main St., Beacon C’mon Beacon, Let’s Dance! 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 8 - 11 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Pianist Yalin Chi 477 Main St., Beacon 4 p.m. Chapel Restoration 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 45 Market St., Cold Spring Live Music 845-265-5537 | chapelrestoration.org 8 p.m. Depot Restaurant | 1 Depot Square, Cold Simon Boyar (Percussion) Spring | 845-265-5000 | coldspringdepot.com 4 - 6 p.m. BeanRunner Café | Details under Friday Slide Attack Ten Brooks Molly 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café | Details under Friday 6 - 8 p.m. Bandstand | Main Street, Cold Spring The Band Tribute Band coldspringareachamber.org 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe Battle of the Blues Harps See details under Friday. 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe | Details under Friday www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper July 17, 2015 9

Adult Rock Camp: XTC’s English Settlement Howland Public Library Meetings & Lectures Music 9 p.m. Quinn’s | 330 Main St., Beacon 10 a.m. Knitting Club Board of Trustees Ray Blue Pro-Am Project 845-831-8065 | quinnsbeacon.com 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me (ages 0–2) 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 6 p.m. BeanRunner Café | Details under Friday 313 Main St., Beacon 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Andy Stack’s Soul Organ Jazz 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Monday, July 20 8 p.m. Quinn’s | See details under Friday. Cooking Class: Summer Salads Wednesday, July 22 Pianist Thomas Sauer Kids & Community 2 p.m. Dempsey House 8 p.m. Vassar College (Villard Room) See details under Saturday. Open Garden Kids & Community 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie 9 a.m. Garrison School Farm Store Open Open Garden 845-437-5370 | vassar.edu 1100 Route 9D, Garrison | hudsonvalleyseed.org 3 - 6:30 p.m. Glynwood Farm 9 a.m. South Avenue School 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring Meetings & Lectures Babies and Books Early Literacy Program 60 South Ave., Beacon | hudsonvalleyseed.org 11 a.m. Desmond-Fish Library 845-265-3338 | store.glynwood.org Community That Cares Coalition Desmond-Fish Library 472 Route 403, Garrison Clay Class (grades K–3) (First Session) 3 p.m. Butterfield Library 10:15 a.m. Music & Motion for Toddlers 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 3:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 1:30 p.m. Preschool Story Hour 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Partners With PARC’s 18th Annual Golf Outing See details under Monday. 11 a.m. Centennial Golf Club, Carmel 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Beacon Chamber Meetup Howland Public Library 845-278-7272, ext. 2287 | partnerswithparc.org Desmond-Fish Library 5 - 7 p.m. Dutchess Community Action Agency 10:30 a.m. Toddler Tales (ages 2–3) 4 p.m. Kids’ Craft Hour | 472 Route 403, Garrison 10 Eliza St., Beacon | beaconchamber.org Young Adult Novelist Jennifer Lyne (Talk) 4 p.m. Children Read to Dogs 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 7 p.m. Butterfield Library See details under Tuesday. Tree Advisory Board 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Senior Trip to Hudson Valley Renegades 8 p.m. Village Hall Clay Class (grades 4–6) (First Session) 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 5 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 85 Main St., Cold Spring 3:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov See details under Wednesday. Health & Fitness 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Cooking Class: Berry Dishes Yoga With a View Hudson River Experienced Paddle 4 p.m. Dempsey House Thursday, July 23 6 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D, Cold Spring 5:30 p.m. Long Dock Park, Beacon See details under Saturday. 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org 845-452-7238 | midhudsonadk.org Kids & Community Introduction to Babysitting (ages 10+) Good Food Seminar Film & Theater 4 p.m. Butterfield Library Open Garden 6 p.m. Howland Public Library 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 9 a.m. Glenham School A Winter’s Tale (Family Night) 313 Main St., Beacon 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 20 Chase Drive, Fishkill | hudsonvalleyseed.org 7:30 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 845-265-9575 | hvshakespeare.org Guided Tour: Native Plants Family Farm Tour Etsy Workshops 6 p.m. Stonecrop Gardens 10 a.m. Glynwood Farm Music 6:30 p.m. Beginners | 7:30 p.m. Advanced 81 Stonecrop Lane, Cold Spring 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, Garrison Changes (Jazz) 845-265-2000 | stonecrop.org 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 8 p.m. Quinn’s | See details under Friday. Hero Academy: Sciencetellers Sports Second Line Music Club for Teens 1:30 p.m. Howland Public Library Meetings & Lectures 7 p.m. Beacon Music Factory | 629 Route 52, H.V. Renegades vs. Williamsport See details under Tuesday. Beacon | 845-765-0472 | beaconmusicfactory.com Mid-Hudson Arts, Culture, Heritage: Toward 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium Wayfinders Adventure Capture the Flag a Sustainable Future Sports See details under Tuesday. 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 12:30 - 6 p.m. SUNY New Paltz (Student Union) Film & Theater See details under Monday. artsmidhudson.org/events/collaborative-events Hudson Valley Renegades vs. Williamsport 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium The Arabian Nights Music Man Jr. Nelsonville Village Board 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls 7:30 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. 7 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 258 Main St., Nelsonville 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 845-838-0094 | hvrenegades.com Thunder From Down Under Male Revue 845-265-2500 | villageofnelsonville.org 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org Film & Theater 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 1008 Brown St., Peekskill (To page 10) Tuesday, July 21 A Midsummer Night’s Dream 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com 7:30 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. Kids & Community Music Open Garden 9 a.m. J.V. Forrestal School The James King Band (Bluegrass) 125 Liberty St., Beacon | hudsonvalleyseed.org 7 p.m. The Crafted Kup | 44 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie | hvbluegrass.org Summer Schedule CATALYST GALLERY Always check online schedule for cancellations: www.skybabyyoga.com 137 MAIN ST. BEACON NY Monday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Vinyasa with Tara 11 a.m. - 12 noon Alexander Technique with Elizabeth Tuesday 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Alignment Flow with Julian 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Pilates Tower with Bettina* Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Pilates Mat with Kristin 10:45 a.m. - 12 noon Prenatal Yoga with Claire 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Postnatal Yoga with Claire 6:45 - 8 p.m. Beginner Yoga with Michelle Polarity Therapy with Pattie by appointment 917-716-1060 ursday 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Alignment Flow with Claire 6:45 - 8 p.m. Yin Yoga with Kathy Friday 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Alignment Flow with Julian 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Pilates Tower with Melia* 12 noon - 1:15 p.m. Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga with Melia (Register at www.hudsoriverexpeditions) 6:30 - 8 p.m. First Fridays Group Acupuncture & Meditation with Holly (Pre-registration required) Acupunture with Holly by appointment 646-387-1974 Saturday 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Alignment Flow with Vanessa 12 noon - 1 p.m. Outdoor Family Yoga with Claire at Dockside My Life With The Weather Beings Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon Alignment Flow with Julian Paintings by T. Donovan Additional SUP classes: Sunset SUP Yoga at 6:30 p.m. on 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 JULY 11 – AUGUST 1 | TDSTUDIO.NET | 917-974-7303 Full Moon SUP Paddles at 7:30 p.m. on 7/29, 8/1, 8/29 * Pilates Tower classes are held in the second ﬂ oor studio. gallery hours: wed–sat. 1pm -7pm SkyBaby Studio 75 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY • (845) 265-4444 10 July 17, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Health & Fitness The Calendar (from page 9) Dana Wigdor Show Opens at RiverWinds (from page 7) Paddle Yoga Sports Noon. Foundry Dock Park, Cold Spring 845-265-4444 | skybabyyoga.com H.V. Renegades vs. Williamsport 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium Sports See details under Tuesday. H.V. Renegades vs. State College Film & Theater 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium See details under Tuesday. Vassar College Much Ado About Nothing Film & Theater 7 p.m. Vassar Ecological Preserve Vassar College The Light Years | 8 p.m. Powerhouse Theater Much Ado About Nothing See details under Friday. 7 p.m. Vassar Ecological Preserve A Winter’s Tale The Light Years | 8 p.m. Powerhouse Theater 7:30 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Tuesday. See details under July 17. Music International Film Night: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter … and Spring (Korea, 2003) The Stacks 7 p.m. Howland Public Library 6 - 8 p.m. Long Dock Park, Beacon 313 Main St., Beacon beaconriverfest.org 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Petey Hop and Gary King (Blues) The Arabian Nights 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. The Garrison 7:30 p.m. Boscobel | See details under July 17. 2015 Route 9, Garrison A Grand Night for Singing 845-424-2339 | thegarrison.com 8 p.m. County Players | See details under July 17. Jim Kweskin Jug Band 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe Music See details under Friday. Brad Paisley / Justin Moore / Mickey Guyton Groovefood With Tommy Church 7 p.m. Bethel Woods 8 p.m. Quinn’s | See details under Friday. See details under July 17. Jazz Night Billy Taylor Birthday Celebration (Jazz) 8 p.m. The Hudson Room | Details under Friday 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Us Three by Dana Wigdor Photo provided JP Patrick & Friends 477 Main St., Beacon 8:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org this way, an unrecognizable image can Wigdor believes we all sense realms Meetings & Lectures The Tin Pan Band become an emotional window into a beyond our immediate grasp. She 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café | Details under July 17 familiar, personal sphere,” she said in makes reference to an “unseen pres- Solarize Beacon + Marcia Ball Band an interview with The Paper. ence,” “out of body travel,” “spiritual 6:30 p.m. Howland Public Library 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe “My professional aim is to create a guides,” and “what is watching over us,” 313 Main St., Beacon See details under July 17. goofy, silly quality while still creating in an effort to illuminate her concerns. 646-483-1338 | solarize-hudsonvalley.org Knock Yourself Out serious, credible work. It is a difficult “It is my belief that everyone has a Code Update Committee 9 p.m. Quinn’s | See details under July 17. edge to walk to achieve that,” said construct in which to interpret some- 7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring Wigdor thing unrecognizable.” Electric Beef 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | See details under July 17. When asked if the current work Only minutes after her interview, continues prior interests, she said, “I Wigdor climbed into the RiverWinds Talking Machine have always had two parallel bodies of front window and sat on the floor with Friday, July 24 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | Details under July 17 work.” Invited to a visitor to Kids & Community Jessi Mason & the Mainlines explain further, further ponder 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under July 17. “My professional aim is to create a Open Garden she pointed first to the mysteries her Susan Said 9 a.m. Sargent School | 20 Education Drive, a set of monochro- goofy, silly quality while still creating paintings present. 10 p.m. The Hudson Room | Details under July 17 Beacon | hudsonvalleyseed.org matic works serious, credible work. It is a difficult This intimate featuring rendi- collaboration Howland Public Library Meetings & Lectures edge to walk to achieve that.” tions of various seemed very 10:45 a.m. Super Hero Story/Craft Time Lam Rim Retreat (Opens) creatures (she calls much part of the (ages 3–6) 3 p.m. Garrison Institute then widgets) appearing simultaneously work itself, or rather a human represen- 1 p.m. Comic Jam | See details under Tuesday. See details under Saturday. comic and ominous. “I make these tation of the energy her work generates. 44th Annual Putnam County Fair creatures appear. They are sentient A resident of Nelsonville, Wigdor Noon - 7 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park Ongoing beings. They represent an unseen was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel world, almost a fourth dimension. I see and earned her BFA from the San 845-278-6738 | counties.cce.cornell.edu/putnam Art & Design them as a visualization of the language Francisco Art Institute in 1990 and her Farm Store Open Visit philipstown.info/galleries of the unconscious.” MFA from the Vermont College of Fine 3 - 6:30 p.m. Glynwood Farm Religious Services Wigdor then moved to the other set Arts in 2008. See details under Saturday. of paintings, colorfully rendered She has exhibited in cities both Music Man Jr. Visit philipstown.info/services circular shapes occupying undefined nationally and internationally, including 4 & 7 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Meetings & Lectures landscapes. She sweeps her arms to San Francisco, New York, Moscow and See details under Thursday. illustrate her point that they are, to her, Berlin. In 2004 she received a National Kayak Tour Support Groups | Visit philipstown.info/sg energy fields, reverberations, from the Endowment for the Arts Creation Grant 5:30 p.m. Nature | Hudson River Expeditions activity seen in the companion works. to produce her solo exhibition Fugue. See details under Saturday. Visit www.philipstown.info for news “The spherical shapes beg the The Fleming Museum in Burlington and updates and latest information. question: What are they? Where are they the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center coming from? Are they gaseous bubbles both featured her artist’s talk, “The coming out of the ground? Are they air Anthropomorphic Machine,” where Wig- bubbles coming out of the ground? Are dor introduced the mystifying creatures they air bubbles coming up from the that populate her work. ocean? Are they planets? I’m suggesting The show runs until Aug. 2. The through these paintings that there is an gallery, located at 172 Main St. in alternate reality where these shapes Beacon, is open noon to 6 p.m. Wednes- originate. In my case [here she refers day through Monday. See riverwinds- • Custom Guitars back to the first set of paintings], that gallery.com for more information. • iGuitar USB reality is inhabited by the whimsical, floating creatures that appear to be half Visit www.philipstown.info for news • Factory Direct Sales machine, half animal and half liquid.” updates and latest information. • Expert Repairs & Setups • USB/Synth Upgrades • Lessons Patrick G. Cummings 290 Main St., Cold Spring, NY 10516 845•809•5347 x226 75 Main Street, Cold Spring NY 10516 www.iguitarworkshop.com 845.265.4444 [email protected] New student special: [email protected] www.skybabyyoga.com $50 for 1-month unlimited yoga www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper July 17, 2015 11

Aleksander (Alex) The Winter’s Tale Navigates From the Cold and Dark to the Danilov in Warm and Light (from page 7) The Winter’s Tale incongruously coastal) Bohemia, they of a child.” In watching The Winter’s bleed into each other, often in oblique, Tale, almost from the start, one has to Hometown boy is a surely intentional, ways. suspend a purely logical analysis. Even summertime prince In nearly every description of The the extreme jealousy that spins the tale By Alison Rooney Winter’s Tale, a handful of words come into action provokes the question, “But up time and again: reconciliation, why is he so irrational … when he was he Hudson Valley jealousy, rusticity, redemption and, just, moments ago, so not like that?” TShakespeare Festival’s above all, magic and magical. which has to be put aside for the audi- casting notice, posted locally, These, along with such familiar ence to paddle into the surf of the play sought a young boy to play ingredients in Shakespeare’s theatrical and stay there. The denouement demands the rather grandly named stew as disguised identity, banishment, an even greater suspension of disbelief Mamillius, son of King Leones parent/child betrayal, sly pilferers, (no spoilers here, but it is quite unantici- and Queen Hermione, who resourceful servants and henchmen, pated, and not one of those chestnuts — without revealing why — both outraged and courageous, navi- Shakespeare frequently drew out of his serves as a catalyst for much gate, nonetheless, a storyline that has vest pocket, though there is a bit of revela- of what ensues in the course more fable in it than one associates with tion before this that, satisfactorily for of The Winter’s Tale. the Bard. As HVSF’s artistic director happy-ending aficionados, is). This Aleksander (Alex) Danilov, 9, Davis McCallum, who directed this surrendering to the magic of the play is and an about-to-be Haldane production — his first directorial effort key to being moved by it. fifth-grader, was up for the at the festival since arriving in 2014, McCallum had multiple reasons for audition, which proved to be describes in the program: “I like to selecting The Winter’s Tale as his first “actually pretty fun, because imagine Shakespeare, in writing The production at HVSF: “I chose it because I had a race with Davis. I also Winter’s Tale, deliberately setting I love it, and because I thought that it caught an imaginary firefly.” That would be Davis McCallum, himself the challenge of creating a play was a great centerpiece in a season the show’s director. (Actors Aleksander Danilov performing in The Winter’s Tale so like an old tale that [quoting from the curated around the idea of tales and wishing to audition next season Photo by T. Charles Erickson play] ‘the verity of it were in strong storytelling. Although it is one of might want to start running suspicion.’ And not only does he choose Shakespeare’s greatest plays, it’s not some sprints to prepare.) to attempt this Mission Impossible, he super-familiar to most audience mem- Triney, and Babak. (By ‘glove’ I mean a does so with a kind of playful bravado bers, and that was appealing, too; For a kid his age, Alex has had a baseball glove.)” fair bit of experience, all of it at the and relish. Scene after scene, he pushes HVSF’s last production was in 1998. Alex had an emphatic reply to the Philipstown Depot Theatre. His resume credulity to the point of breaking, and There are also so many different kinds last question posed: “Do you want to there included Fess in The Baker Street then pushes it one step further, based of moments in The Winter’s Tale — from continue acting in plays?” “YES!!!!!!!!!!” Irregulars, Juror/Vendor in The Trial of on a profound conviction that there’s the ridiculous to the harrowing to the Goldilocks and Mikhail the Russian in Handily for him, he will be doing just nothing — no nothing! — that the sublime. I had the instinct that the Fiddler on the Roof. that, double-dipping, back at the theater cannot summon into vivid life broad canvas of the play would work Depot, portraying Winthrop Paroo in It all must have gone well, because Alex when great writing and inspired acting well under the big tent, with the vast the upcoming Depot Youth production got the part, which he shares with the coincide with the imagination of a backdrop of the Hudson River. I kind of of . That would be the similarly named but slightly differently The Music Man willing audience.” thought, ‘Go big, or go home.’” young lad with the lisp, who sings spelled Alexander Louis, of Tarrytown, Gary, McCallum also alludes to the notion The Winter’s Tale is being performed Winthrop may not be a prince, alternating nights. McCallum calls both Indiana. of time’s wondrously irrational power to now through the end of August, in but he is, traditionally, a big ole scene- kids “terrific, and their wonder and heal, as evidenced in the text, and to the repertory, by the HVSF at Boscobel. For stealer, something Alex is already doing excitement at being a part of a play at under the tent at Boscobel. audience’s “innate longing to believe in tickets and additional information, visit HVSF has lifted the morale of all of the something with the unadulterated faith hvshakespeare.org or phone 845-265-9575. adults working on the play. The main challenge with kids onstage and under the tent is audibility. And so, I have a standing bet with both of the Alexes: If they ever succeed in being too loud, I will take them and their folks for pizza at Angelina’s, my treat.” 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY Asked how a prince from the long-ago 845-561-3686 time the play is set in is different from www.downingfilmcenter.com a boy growing up in Cold Spring today, Now Showing Alex had a ready emailed response: “Well, there were no ELECTRONICS!!! Inﬁ nitely Polar Bear (R) They are a key part of growing up in With Mark Ruffalo & Zoe Saldana 2015, LOL@!!!” FRI 5:30 8:00, SAT 3:00 5:30 Alex said that he’s learned a great 8:00, SUN 3:00 5:30, TUE & deal through the rehearsal process WED 7:30, THU 2:00 7:30 and now performing it repeatedly, multiple times a week over the course of a nearly three-month run: “I have MONROE THEATERS learned that you can have fun, even at TMACC 34 Millpond Parkway if you do not know anyone. It is fun Monroe, NY 10950 • 845.395.9055 to work with new people. The part is www.monroecinema.com always fun, even when there are no Film programming by rehearsals. From the time that I walk Downing Film Center onto the stage with Frankie [Francesca Choy-Kee, who plays his loving mother] Now Showing to the time I take my final bow of the Minions (PG) show, the excitement of being onstage FRI 3:00 5:30 8:00 is endless.” 845-809-5174 www.thehighlandstudio.com SAT 12:00 2:30 5:00 7:30 Grilled about letting us in on “What’s SUN 1:00 3:30 6:00, MON 7:00 silly and fun about being in a show that TUE 2:00 4:30 7:00 maybe the audience doesn’t know WED & THU 7:00 about?” Alex was willing to disclose that HIGHLAND PRINTING “backstage is amazing. It is always full & PICTURE FRAMING Ant Man (PG13) of interesting things to do, including FRI 3:15 6:15 9:15 magnet puzzles. 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Screenings take place Sunday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.; Monday, July 27, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, July 28, 1:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before each screening. General admission tickets are $12, seniors $11, Downing members $10. Tickets can be purchased at the Downing box office or online at downingfilmcenter.com. Tenbrooks Molly Seating is on a first- Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce The Philipstown Youth Players in The Music Man Jr. Photo courtesy of Philipstown Depot Theatre come, first-served basis. The Downing Film Cen- Tenbrooks Molly is a traditional coun- The Music Man Jr. Opens The Audience With Helen ter is located at 19 Front St. in Newburgh. try band that plays the music of Bakers- For more information, call 845-561-3686 field, the Golden Age of Nashville, the July 23 at Depot Theatre Mirren at Downing Film or email [email protected]. Louisiana Hayride and 1970s California. Teen production of youth musical National Theatre Live production The band, under the leadership of Sal runs through July 26 screens July 26–28 Califano, has been performing since the Watergrass Sanctuary ’80s when they were an integral part of here’s trouble in River City and n July 26–28, the Downing Film Walk on July 25 the New York country music explosion. Tit all started with five teens from OCenter will present four screenings They gained popularity playing the many of National Theatre Live’s recording of Explore local Audubon Society’s new Philipstown asking to direct the Youth addition venues in the tristate area and were once Players production for the summer of The Audience, starring Helen Mirren as house band at the Cimmaron Ranch in 2015. Harper Levy, Corydon Zousias, Al- Queen Elizabeth II. The play, written by n Saturday, July 25, at 8 a.m., the Putnam Valley during the days when real lie Larocco, Jeremy Roffman and Josie Peter Morgan (The Queen) and directed OPutnam Highlands Audubon Society rodeo events were popular there, along Altucher were the assistants for last sum- by Tony Award–winner Stephen Daldry will hold a walk through the new addi- with real cowboys. mer’s production of Fiddler on the Roof (Billy Elliot, The Hours), was filmed live tion to their Watergrass Sanctuary in The band presently consists of Califa- Jr. and were itching to try to direct the during its original run at the Geilgud Philipstown on Route 9. no (lead guitar and vocals) and Paulette Philipstown Youth themselves. Lisa Sa- Theatre in London’s West End in 2013. Perry Pitt will lead the group through Califano (vocals and guitar), who have bin, youth coordinator, set up workshops Mirren recently won the best actress the new and old parts of the sanctuary played music together for over 30 years. throughout the year for the teens to meet Tony for her performance in the Broad- looking for summer birds and other They are joined by their son Tommy Cali- with mentors who could help guide them way production, and the play has been wildlife with a detour to see what’s grow- fano (bass) and longtime member Thom in the process of directing and produc- nominated for and received numerous ing in the deer enclosures. Johnson (drums). ing a youth musical. Teens Jocy Lane and other awards. The film features an exclu- Participants should park across from The chamber encourages residents Cassie Traina joined as the costumers, sive Q-and-A with Daldry and Mirren. the PHAS sign on Route 9 (south of and visitors to visit local shops and ca- Paul Heckert as pianist and Donald Kim- The play depicts the weekly private au- Route 301) and wear sturdy shoes and fés before the concerts. For information mel as set designer. diences between the queen and her prime bug repellent. Call 845-424-4266 for about the Summer Sunset Music Series, The summer rehearsals began June 29 ministers — from Winston Churchill to more information. visit explorecoldspringny.com or via the with 26 kids raring to go. The cast in- Margaret Thatcher to David Cameron. chamber’s Facebook page. cludes Luke Parrella, Raunaq Kapoor, Sofia Wallis, Jude Columb, Lili Wester- huis, Daniel Philips, Keira Russell, Adam Vassar Art Center Cabo, Sophie Sabin, Edward Bauer, Holds Special Events Charlie Keegan, Sam Bates, Erika Bauer, Luca Van Dommele, Evan Tighe, Sasha for Show Levy, Sydney Light, May Columb, Alex Artschwager exhibit includes Danilov, Fallon Barry, Emi Barth, Fiona screening and garden party Shanahan, Lily Benson, Joia McKelvey, Kat Buslovich and Hannah Benson. everal events will be held to mark River City is brimming with talented Sthis summer’s exhibition Punctuat- actors, dancers and singers ranging ing Space: The Prints and Multiples Blue-winged warbler Photo by Eric Lind in age from 9 to 12 telling the story of of Richard Artschwager at Vassar Col- Harold Hill coming to town and bam- lege’s Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center. boozling the townspeople into creating a The show will be on view through Sept. 6. boys band to keep the kids out of trouble, Tenbrooks Molly Plays Artschwager was an artist who up- winning over Marian the Librarian and Summer Music Series set the conventional norms of art in the reminding the audience of the joy in- 1960s, inserting his signature blp (an ob- volved in creating magic. Performances Free concert on Cold Spring long form) into unexpected sites and set- are Thursday, July 23, through Sunday, riverfront July 19 tings. Consisting of 59 prints and multiples, this exhibition is the first study July 26. Tickets can be purchased at phil- he Cold Spring Area Chamber of Young Elizabeth (Bebe Cave) and of the editioned work of Artschwager. ipstowndepottheatre.org or brownpaper- Commerce’s Summer Sunset Music Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren) in The T It has been curated by Wendy Weitman, tickets.com. Series at the village’s riverfront band- Audience Photo by Johan Persson/courtesy of who served as a curator in the Depart- stand continues on Sunday, July 19, from National Theatre Live ment of Prints and Illustrated Books at 6 to 8 p.m., with Tenbrooks Molly. the Museum (Continued on next page)

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Community Briefs of Modern Art until 2007. ing on a Budget. More information on cret Garden, The Music Man). Baritone 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the Howland Public Li- Related events: Home Cooking New York can be found and Beacon resident Russell Cusick will brary, performing an acoustic mix of tra- Thursday, July 23, 7:30 p.m., Taylor on the website homecookingny.com. also be performing, as well as newcom- ditional bluegrass and Americana music Hall, Room 203: A screening of Shut Up The Howland Public Library is at 313 ers Kit Colbourn and Josh Farrell. Special with a combination of vocals and guitar, and Look (Long Tail Films, 2012), a docu- Main St. in Beacon. For more informa- guest Jennifer Hepburn will be joining mandolin, fiddle and bass instruments. mentary about the private world and per- tion, contact Alison Herrero, adult ser- the company direct from London where Songs will be mixed with music his- sonal life of Richard Artschwager. Cura- vices librarian, at 845-831-1134. To see all she has appeared in the West End in Les tory, stories and humor. Little Sparrow tor Patricia Phagan will introduce the upcoming events at the Howland Public Miserables and principal roles in Taboo and is from Sullivan County and has been film, which was produced by Morning Library, go to beaconlibrary.org and click in the world premiere of Tale of Two Cities. performing since 2008 at venues that Slayter and Maryte Kavaliauskas (who on “Calendar.” Lenora Eve is the musical director. include Bethel Woods. The event is free also directed). Tickets ($20) can be purchased at the and no registration is required. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2 to 4 p.m., Frances Brick Town Theatre Goes door. Advance reservations are encour- On Wednesday, July 29, from 1 to Lehman Loeb Art Center, Sculpture Gar- aged by calling 845-831-4988. For more 2:30 p.m., artist Debbie Lane will teach den: Garden Party. Families welcome. In- on Sentimental Journey information on this concert or to learn adults how to create paper clay heads at cludes guided tour of the exhibition. Cabaret concert on Aug. 9 at more about the company, email info@ the library. This art project will be easy Thursday, Sept. 3, 5:30 p.m., Taylor Hall, Howland Cultural Center bricktowntheatre.com. to make and paint. This adult event is Room 102: “From Ink to Formica: The free and registration is required as space Prints and Multiples of Richard Artschwa- rick Town Theatre, a professional Bluegrass Band, Paper is limited. Register at the front desk of ger,” a lecture by Weitman, guest curator Btheater company founded by a group the Howland Public Library. Learn more of Punctuating Space. A reception will fol- of working actors in the Mid-Hudson Clay Session at Library about Debbie Lane and her art at debbiel- low in the Art Center Atrium. Valley, will be staging a cabaret concert Little Sparrow plays July 25, art aneillustrations.blogspot.com. All events are free and open to the pub- on Sunday, Aug. 9, at 3 p.m. The perfor- workshop July 29 Both events are part of the Escape the lic. Admission to the Frances Lehman mance will feature Broadway veterans Ordinary 2015 Adult Summer Reading Loeb Art Center is free and all galleries and off-Broadway performers singing he four-piece band Little Sparrow Program. The Howland Public Library is are wheelchair-accessible. Located at the songs “to renew old memories” in the Twill play on Saturday, July 25, from at 313 Main St. in Beacon. For more in- entrance to the Vassar College campus, intimate setting of Beacon’s formation, contact Alison the Art Center is at 124 Raymond Ave. in Howland Cultural Center. Herrero, adult services Poughkeepsie. For more information, call “Our goal is to provide pro- librarian, at 845-831- 845-437-5632 or visit fllac.vassar.edu. fessional theater and theater 1134. To see all upcoming instruction to the residents events at the Howland Beacon of Beacon and surrounding Public Library, go to bea- towns,” remarked founding conlibrary.org and click Good Food Seminar at member and Beacon resident on “Calendar.” Stephanie Hepburn, whose Howland Library July 21 credits range from The Sopra- Local chef and author advises on how nos to Shakespeare, on stages NY Alert to shop and onscreen in New York For the latest and London. Hepburn also updates on weather- ocal chef Jennifer Clair will present spent five years at the helm as related or other La workshop on Good Food: What to producing artistic director for emergencies, Eat and Where to Shop on Tuesday, July the Peekskill Repertory Com- sign up at 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Howland pany when the company was Public Library. While there is plenty to www.nyalert.gov. in residence at the Paramount Paper clay heads by Debbie Lane learn about food preparation from a Center for the Arts. Photo from debbielaneillustrations.blogspot.com good cooking class, there is still a lot of Other company members food education that needs to happen be- are Beacon residents Kelly fore someone heads to the kitchen. First, Ellenwood (Broadway’s Phantom of the there’s grocery shopping to buy the in- Opera, MSG’s A Christmas Carol), An- gredients needed. gus Hepburn (HBO’s Boardwalk Empire), This workshop will include a compre- Nancy Johnston (Broadway’s Elf, The Se- hensive packet of information and recipes to take home. The event is free and no registration is required. This is an Escape the Ordinary 2015 Adult Summer Reading Program special event. Clair is the founder of Home Cook- ing New York, a boutique cooking school located in both Manhattan and Beacon. She is the former recipe editor for The Wall Street Journal and food editor at Martha Stewart Living. She is the recipient of a full James Beard Foundation scholarship and began her culinary career assist- ing the renowned cookbook author and food historian Joan Nathan. Jennifer Hepburn Photo by Samual da Silva/ Clair is the author of Gourmet Cook- courtesy of Howland Cultural Center

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By Pamela Doan Conservation lists numerous studies on their website that have proven the health hen you live in the woods and benefits of forests. Better immune sys- sing “Who are the people in tems and sleep, more energy, faster re- Wyour neighborhood” from Ses- covery times and lower blood pressure ame Street with your child, it takes on are among the many benefits they tout. a new meaning. For many people who The evidence is convincing that trees want to have a more closely connected improve the quality of our lives in many relationship with the natural environ- ways, and we’re fortunate to live in a ment around them, the trees, wildlife place where nature is easily accessible. and vegetation can be considered part of This week is Invasive Species Aware- the “people in the neighborhood” when ness Week in New York, and the many you’re teaching a child about nature. talks, walks and events highlight the A recent study found that in urban ar- threats to those environments we cher- eas, the number of trees that people en- ish so much. Locally, the Lower Hudson countered on a daily basis had an impact Partnership for Regional Invasive Spe- on their health, well-being and even their cies Management (PRISM) has orga- income. In neighborhoods where there nized species-removal action days, infor- were the most street trees, not just trees mative events focusing on native plant in backyards or public spaces like parks, alternatives to some popular but aggres- people had fewer health problems and sive nonnative plants, and other events more wealth. to bring the problem to the public’s at- It gets broken down even further. In a tention. The bottom line is, if we want to study published in Nature this month, a keep those natural spaces beautiful, they group of seven researchers summarized need our help. their findings: “We find that having 10 When I look at the other “people in more trees in a city block, on average, my neighborhood,” unfortunately I see improves health perception in ways more unwanted species colonizing the comparable to an increase in annual landscape than I see native plants. Tak- personal income of $10,000 and moving ing walks with the baby and identifying to a neighborhood with $10,000 higher plants reveals a host of garlic mustard, median income or being 7 years younger. Japanese barberry, black swallowwort and We also find that having 11 more trees so many others. One of the activities that in a city block, on average, decreases PRISM organized was an effort to better cardio-metabolic conditions in ways catalogue the invasive plants and what Native beauty in a penstemon flower Photo by P. Doan comparable to an increase in annual per- percent of a certain area they dominate. A sonal income of $20,000 and moving to depressing endeavor, but very useful. invasive species. It thrives in an intro- the U.S. on other boats. Humans are very a neighborhood with $20,000 higher me- There is a tool called iMap Invasives duced environment where the controls convenient modes of transportation. dian income or being 1.4 years younger.” that citizen scientists can use to add from predators and other conditions One major action that anyone can do to This builds on research that demon- data to a statewide database. The infor- present in its native habitat don’t exist. It stem the flow is to start planting native strates that trees improve air quality mation can then be used to track and can fundamentally alter the new habitat, species in home landscapes and simply by filtering pollutants, and people who manage the spread of invasive species. making it unlivable for native species to become more conscious of the “people in spend 20 minutes a day in a natural en- I am focusing on plants and trees here, thrive or continue to exist. These species your neighborhood.” Becoming aware of vironment have lower stress levels, fewer but it also applies to insects, wildlife and move around the world with our flow of what’s there versus what should be there cardiac problems and better focus. Know aquatic species, too. For example, the ze- trade and travel. can drive better decisions. While you’re many older people who are gardeners? bra mussel has been rapidly wiping out Zebra mussels are native to the Caspian out there in the yard, go ahead and plant They just might outlive you. native mussel populations. Sea. They probably arrived stuck to a boat a tree, too. It will make you feel like a The Department of Environmental That’s the main characteristic of an and then we kept moving them around million youthful bucks, almost literally.

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From July world around them. They strive to 12 through Aug. 10, these nine develop biophilia, a term that sug- poems will display young stu- gests there is an instinctive bond dents’ artistic interpretation of between human beings and other the relationship between hu- living systems. Whether overturn- mans and nature. ing stones in Indian Brook, looking The event kicked off at 4 p.m. across the marsh with binoculars or with a welcome by Andy Chmar, imagining the thoughts of a fox, stu- director of HHLT, an intro- dents throughout the Hudson Valley duction by Eric Lind, director can learn to love what is alive and of Constitution Marsh, and a vital — similar goal to the ROW. reading by award-winning poet From the parking lot to the Irene O’Garden. Family, friends 2015 River of Words Poetry Trail winning poets receive hats and a butterfly pamphlet at the boardwalk, poems hang from trees and supporters sipped lemon- reception July 12. Photo by W. Benjamin or railings. The carefully chosen ade to stay cool on the muggy, words of each young poet are writ- midsummer afternoon. for the Poetry Trail. All poems reflect the gional affiliate meets the New York Com- ten on canvas and stretched between “Poetry does something that nothing goals of the ROW program. mon Core Curriculum Standards. HHLT sticks that hold the fabric flat. These else can do, and we can’t even put it into “The River of Words is a national pro- receives additional funding for the pro- little sheets of insight into the head of an words, but we certainly know it when we gram that we’ve adapted for our water- gram from the Educational Foundation elementary school student are scattered see it, when we hear it, and the follow- shed. But it’s a national program that of America, the Malcolm Gordon Chari- along the trail and must be discovered. ing poets inspired in me these feelings,” uses local watersheds to put children in table Fund, the RBC Blue Water Project Like a great blue heron in the marsh or said O’Garden, who is a River of Words touch with the environment,” said Elise and the Vida Foundation. a turtle in the mud, the nine selected (ROW) educator and who selected the LaRocco, HHLT’s director of ROW. “It is “The goal is to go into the classroom poems are treasures along the ROW Po- winning poems. meant to teach environmental steward- and take them outdoors and do an ex- etry Trail. The students’ words speak to This year’s featured poems and their ship and develop some language skills.” pressive element of their experience the strength of the natural world, to the authors include “Give Thanks!” by Patrick The HHLT sponsors the regional ROW — whether it was a science experiment impermanence of life and, possibly most Cosgrove, “I, Blue Jay” by Samantha Rice, program and connects students with the or environmental observations,” said importantly, to the relationship between “My Little Friend” by Angelina Martelli, natural beauty of the Hudson Highlands. LaRocco. This regional chapter of ROW humans and nature. “Fox” by Sophie Sabin, “Forest” by Mike The national ROW program was cofound- runs workshops with five local schools: “We are preserving this land, but we McKeown, “The Breeze” by Steve Robin- ed by U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Hass and Cornwall, Garrison, Haldane, Highland also have to get the next generation son, “The Great Oak” by Evan Maasik and is affiliated with the Library of Congress Falls and Putnam Valley. The ROW edu- connected to the land and empathetic, “Mysterious Forest” by Gabriela Haggan. Center for the Book. It trains teachers to cators go to each school and offer free because they’ll be the stewards next,” Chris Crill’s fourth-grade class in Put- use the outdoors as a learning laboratory classes for kindergarten through fifth- LaRocco said. nam Valley collectively wrote a poem that and promote the intersection of nature grade students. was the first collaboration to be selected and art in traditional education. This re- At Constitution Marsh, the ROW pro- Newburgh-Beacon River Swim 12th annual event to raise rain date of July 19) when approximately the swimmers’ faces when they get out of 200 swimmers from all over the world the river on the Beacon side is just really funds for the River Pool splash into the river from the Newburgh cool to watch,” he said. “You can just see Marina and make their way to the Bea- how proud they are of themselves. There’s By Brian PJ Cronin con Institute’s dock just south of the Bea- a great reward in just crossing such a fa- con Sloop Club. Along the way they’ll be mous body of water.” he late folk icon Pete Seeger left escorted by between 80 to 100 kayakers Both Sutton and Gersh have the same behind a rich legacy of songs and who are there to assist anyone who needs advice for those who are doing the swim: Kayakers escort swimmers across the Tdeeds that will stand the test of to take a break. And the Coast Guard Take your time. Hudson during a previous running of time. But of all of his contributions to the will halt river traffic in both directions. “Don’t rush, it’s not a race,” said Gersh. the Great Newburgh to Beacon Hudson world, only one of them will cool you off “To have traffic stopped on the Hudson “Some people do it very fast and they get River Swim. Photo by Michelle Marcus. on a hot Hudson Valley day. so that you can swim across is an amaz- across in under half an hour. If that’s what times before is just float. I’ll turn over on That’s the River Pool in Beacon, which ing opportunity,” said Sutton, who serves you want to do, that’s fine. But most people my back and just look up at the sky.” just opened for its 9th full season at the as the event coordinator and has done just do it at their own pace and enjoy it.” While not everyone may be up for the end of June. Free to all, the 20 feet in di- the swim herself many times. “Sometimes there’s a current you have to mile-long swim this weekend, they can ameter floating structure can be found Michael Gersh, who serves as the pres- fight, and it can make it feel like more than at least jump into the River Pool itself down at Pete and Toshi Seeger River- ident of the River Pool’s board, has also a mile,” said Sutton. “It’s about tenacity.” after the swim is over. And if they do, front Park and is open from Tuesdays done the swim several times. He’s sitting “If you do need to rest, alert a kayaker they can thank those who took part in through Sundays, noon to 6 p.m., if the the swim out this year, but he’ll enjoy and grab onto a kayak in the proper mat- the big swim across the river for making weather allows. being a spectator from the Beacon side ter, two hands on the front of the kayak,” another season of the pool possible. Each The idea for the pool originally came of the river all the same. “The smiles on added Gersh. “Or what I’ve done some to Seeger when he learned about the swimmer, in addition to a $60 registra- mighty Hudson River pools that used tion fee, pledges to raise at least $100 to to be found off the docks of Manhattan go towards the pool’s $40,000 annual at the turn of the last century. “He had budget. For Gersh, that’s a small price to worked so tirelessly to clean up the Hud- pay for something so unique. son,” said Nita Sutton. “So he thought “There’s nothing else in the world quite that all people, regardless of their skill like it,” he said. “It allows people to actu- level or age, should now be able to enjoy ally swim in the river. There are beaches swimming in the river.” along the river, but this is a lot safer be- With a design in hand from archi- cause of the netting at the bottom. It’s a tect Meta Brunzema, Seeger and his very safe structure. We’re going to hit the ever -willing compatriots began to think 10,000 swimmer mark this summer and of ways to raise enough money to build we’ve never had a major problem.” Also the structure and fund a full season of the fact that the water is constantly flow- life guards. That’s when the idea arose ing through it, it’s not like a lake where in 2003 to plan a swim across the mile- the water is stagnant so if there’s any long stretch of the Hudson from New- kind of bacteria around it’s not going to burgh to Beacon. go away. With the River Pool, the water is The swim became a tradition, and constantly flowing through it.” this year the 12th Annual Great New- For more information about the River burgh to Beacon Hudson River Swim Pool or the Great Newburgh to Beacon will begin on Saturday, July 18 (with a The Beacon River Pool Photo by B. Cronin Hudson River Swim, visit riverpool.org.