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By Michael Turton

he four candidates vying for two seats on the Cold Spring Village TBoard in the upcoming election met in a freewheeling forum Monday (March 3), hosted by The Paper/Philip- stown.info. A full house at Haldane’s mu- sic room watched as incumbent Trustee Matt Francisco and running mate Don- ald MacDonald faced off with Cathryn Fadde and Michael Bowman. Moderator Gordon Stewart, The Paper’s publisher, gave the candidates free rein, produc- ing a four-way conversation that was reserved early on but later turned testy. The complete forum can be viewed on Leandra Rice jumps for joy at a recent Anything Goes rehearsal, as sailors and chorus girls look on. See story on page 7. Philipstown.info. Photo by Jim Mechalakos Introducing the candidates The candidates’ opening statements set the tone. Fadde and Bowman empha- Haldane Board Names New Superintendent sized the need to improve village gov- Administrator assumes the site visit, praised Bowers. Horn said: ernment processes in order to complete “You really get a chance to meet that per- outstanding projects while Francisco responsibilities July 1 son, seeing them in their home district. and MacDonald stressed that their cre- It was awesome and we have a lot to look dentials will help get projects done while By Pamela Doan forward to. I’m truly excited about what asserting that village boards are work- she has to bring to Haldane.” r. Diana Bowers, currently super- ing effectively. In her opening remarks, Bowers’ ability to lead and her quali- Fadde said she is running “to get involved intendent of the Hamilton Cen- ties as a professional educator were tral School District, will be com- with village government — not village D noted frequently. The board approved politics. A lot can be done … if we just ing to Haldane as its new superintendent a resolution for a three-year contract take politics out of the equation. Things July 1, announced Haldane Board of beginning on July 1, 2014, and running Education President Gillian Thorpe at are not getting done.” Bowman built on through June 30, 2017. The search for a that theme. “I had high hopes after the the regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday Dr. Diana Bowers new superintendent was a major under- last election that things would change” (March 4). This concludes the board’s Photo courtesy of radiofreehamilton.com taking for the board and involved many search since Mark Villanti informed on such issues as the Butterfield develop- Thorpe read a statement from Bowers community members and teachers. them last fall that he was going to retire ment, open government and transparen- who was not present at the meeting: “I am Board member Evan Schwartz thanked from the Haldane superintendent post. cy. Instead, he said, “It just seems we’re excited about leading the Haldane School everyone for input on surveys, helping The board made their decision after having the same conversations over and District through the challenges and op- to define the type of leader that Haldane the final step in the process — a visit and over again.” MacDonald underscored his portunities that lie ahead. The transition wanted and needed. site inspection to Bowers’ school district (Continued on page 6) of leadership may be difficult for some of — made a powerful impression on every- the members within the district. It is my one who attended, including bargaining hope to ease the transition process by de- County Legislature Passes Resolution unit representatives, the PTA president, veloping strong connections and being and two board members. Thorpe said: available and present to all constituent “Dr. Bowers is a strong educational lead- Opposing State Police Use of County Seal groups. I truly look forward to getting to er, skilled in budgeting in tough times know the community, the educators and Both actions came during the legisla- and keeping vigor in her programming. Also backs unified state-federal most importantly, the students.” ture’s formal monthly meeting, held in We are very thrilled and I think Dr. Several board members and Leah Horn, primary but not in June the old courthouse in Carmel. Bowers is going to take everything that a middle school science teacher and the Mark did and take it to the next level.” County seal and New York Haldane Faculty Association representa- By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong gun control tive, who participated in the search and ith no opposition from either The issue of putting the county seal Drug Addiction: its own members or the audi- on state police letters regarding provi- Wence, the Putnam County Leg- sions of the NY SAFE Act — the 2013 gun Where to Turn for Help islature Tuesday night (March 4) unani- control law adopted after massacres of school children and faculty in Newtown, A local resource guide on Philipstown.info mously passed a resolution opposing unauthorized use of the official county Conn., and of firefighters responding Heroin addiction has been described as an seal, such as its inclusion on New York to a blaze in upstate New York — arose epidemic both nationally and locally. Ironically, State Police notices reminding handgun when Putnam County Clerk Dennis Sant one of the clearest indications of how widespread the problem is in Putnam County owners to re-certify their weapons. The protested the state police plans to use is the extent to which services and programs are available to support individuals legislature’s Rules Committee had previ- the seal that way. The legislature’s Rules and families dealing with addiction. After being spoken about only in hushed tones ously endorsed the ban. Committee took up his cause in late Feb- for many years, a more open conversation about the challenges this serious and On a second 9-0 vote, the legislators ruary, linking it to the SAFE Act, whose sometimes deadly disease presents has finally begun in this community. approved a resolution backing the con- repeal the legislature sought last year. No one who is fighting addiction or who has a loved one in that situation needs to cept of a unified state-federal primary The legislature’s resolution does not face it alone. Help is available in many forms. Go to philipstown.info for a listing of election — but not one held in late June refer to the SAFE Act by name but men- some of the resources to help those in need. when a federal primary occurs. tions unspecified (Continued on page 3) 2 March 7, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Mouths to Feed for one beat … two … three, You can use whatever they come to life like an Oreo, combination of fruits, or a sea monkey. The dip in nuts, and/or choco- Hiding in Plain Sight liquid is almost like the final late you like, and alter step in the baking process, the booze to match By Celia Barbour allowing the texture to develop and the (bourbon is nice with flavors to blossom. walnuts, brandy with wouldn’t have bought them under nor- The name “biscotti” comes from the almonds, kirsch with mal circumstances. The biscotti from Latin bis which means twice and coctus chocolate) — or leave IRock Hill Bakehouse cost $5 for a which means cooked. “Biscuit” has the it out entirely. package of two, a crazy sum even when I’m same root, though the things that qualify Biscotti improve feeling flush. But my friend Frances had in the United States as biscuits — cakey with age, so I had to mentioned them by name when I told her cylinders sometimes served with gravy — wait a couple days to I’d be stopping at a store in Sharon, Conn., do not reflect these origins. English bis- decide if mine were after dropping our husbands at the train cuits, hard cookies taken with tea, are a as good as Rock Hill’s. station so that they (the husbands) could more faithful rendition, as are ships’ bis- The thrilling truth? Very good biscotti Photo by C. Barbour head back to their respective jobs, like cuits and army biscuits, both of which Not quite! But almost. Edwardian gentlemen leaving their wives were traditionally overbaked so as to last a Which is a good thing, because my kids snack after school, but not so much that and children to holiday in the country. long, long time. To further confuse the no- like them enough to have one or two for a I need to bother hiding them — which Frances was our host, in other words, menclature, in Italy, where the things we means there will be one left for me. and we her house guests. And under those call biscotti originated, the word “biscot- circumstances $5 didn’t seem so bad — ti” refers not to sliced, twice-baked rusks, Very Good Biscotti not really outrageous at all. but to cookies of all shapes and flavors. You can use any combination of fruits and nuts to total one cup combined, and Turns out it was a steal. The biscotti These days, biscotti (the American ver- substitute your favorite liquor for the bourbon or brandy (or replace it with an were without a doubt the best I’ve ever sions) are less like hardtack and more like extra tablespoon of vanilla). Standing the sliced biscotti on end for the second had, and big enough that we couldn’t fin- cookies than they were when I was a kid, baking (step 5) helps them dry out evenly without browning. ish one between us at a sitting. We de- and not difficult to fall for. You can find 1 cup nuts and/or dried fruit (see ¼ cup bourbon, brandy, or other cided to hide the remainder so the kids them dipped in chocolate and sprinkles, note, above) liqueur (see note above) wouldn’t find them and polish them off. and filled with equally gaudy ingredients. 1 cup sugar 3 eggs When I was a kid, no grown-ups needed I am no purist — I adore Rock Hill’s maple- 1 stick butter, melted 2¾ cups flour to worry about hiding their biscotti from walnut version, and their chocolate-maca- 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 teaspoons baking powder me. I could have been a biscotti guard — a damia ones are pretty heavenly, too — but 2 teaspoons almond extract ½ teaspoon sea salt biscotti eunuch! — so indifferent was I to when a bakery starts adding mini-M&Ms (optional, if using almonds) their bland, desiccated charms. Raised on to a biscotti’s thick chocolate shell, perhaps • Preheat the oven to 350˚. Spread nuts on a baking sheet and toast 7-10 minutes, rich, buttery, brown-sugary cookies, I was it’s time to admit that it is not really biscot- shaking the pan halfway. Chop coarsely; combine with dried fruit, if using. baffled that anyone would bother making, ti they are hawking, but candy on a stick. • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and melted butter. Add the toasted let alone eating, a treat that resembled a To each his own. Me, I remained fixated nuts and fruit, the vanilla, and the liquor, if using. Stir in the flour, baking piece of forgotten, anise-flavored toast. on Rock Hill’s version after we returned powder, and salt, mixing just until combined. But palates change. Especially when home from Frances’, and began plotting • Chill the dough 20 minutes. they move to New York City and start ways to get myself into Manhattan on a having food adventures in the company Saturday so that I could acquire a stash • Divide the dough in half and, on an ungreased cookie sheet, shape it into 2 of other nascent palates. If biscotti are from the Union Square greenmarket. long (2” by 14”) loaves. Bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Remove from served at the tail end of a big, messy Ital- But my Saturdays would not accommo- oven and reduce heat to 275˚. Let loaves cool for 5 minutes then carefully transfer to a rack to cool 15 minutes more. ian meal with a tiny cup of espresso or date, so I decided to bake some instead. a glass of vin santo for dipping in, their I found an excellent recipe, and made a • Cut each loaf on the diagonal into ¾ inch slices. Arrange slices, standing on dryness not only stops being a liability, it batch with almonds and apricots, and an- bottom end, on the cookie sheet, and return to the oven to bake 25 minutes becomes a great advantage. Submerged other with hazelnuts and dried cherries. more. Transfer to rack to cool.

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HudsonValleyRestaurantWeek.com www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper March 7, 2014 3 County Legislature Passes Resolution Opposing Butterfield Public Meeting State Police Use of County Seal (from page 1) Rescheduled for March 8 There will be a public informational meeting regarding the Butterfield Project from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, at the Village of Cold Spring Firehouse, located at 154 Main St., in Cold Spring. All are invited to attend.

and asked the state senate and Assem- the Assembly bill. bly “to reach agreement” on a suitable The state’s existing primary practices date “as soon as possible to create cer- violate the Military and Overseas Voter tainty for the [county] boards of election Empowerment [MOVE] Act, a 2009 fed- and the electorate throughout the state.” eral law which demands that Americans However, the county legislators objected stationed abroad get absentee ballots in that the end-of-June “federal primary is enough time to vote and mail them back too early in the year, leaving insufficient for an election. Under the MOVE Act, the time for the selection of candidates and state must dispatch absentee ballots 45 the petition process.” The resolution did days before a November election — dif- not suggest an alternate time. ficult when a primary election occurs District 8 Legislator Dini LoBue, who in September and absentee ballots go chairs the Rules Committee, which fa- out after primary results come in. The Legislators, from left, Barbara Scuccimarra, Sam Oliverio, Louis Tartaro, and Ginny vored the resolution and sent it on to the federal government sued the state for Nacerino study materials and await colleagues prior to the March 4 Putnam County full legislature, said it demonstrates leg- MOVE Act non-compliance in 2010 and Legislature meeting. Photo by L.S. Armstrong islative support for “having one day just a federal court subsequently imposed to make things easier” for voting. the June federal primary date. Those on “situations where private and other gov- certified to the Division of State Police “I think the biggest issue is the cost” of both sides of the question agree that con- ernmental entities indicated a desire to every five years” and must undertake re- two primaries, District 3 Legislator Louis solidating primaries would save the state utilize the name and/or official seal … for certification by Jan. 31, 2018. “Failure to Tartaro commented. “These are very costly.” some $50 million per election cycle. Until purposes not involving an official func- recertify shall act as a revocation of such Two months ago, by a vote of 126 to 1974, the state held its primary in June, tion of the county, in order to misleading- a license,” according to the law, which 11, the state Assembly, lower chamber of but then moved it to September. ly suggest the county’s involvement in or directs that “not less than one year prior the New York State support of such matters.” It “denies any to such date, the state police shall send a Legislature, passed entity, including another governmental notice to all license-holders who have not a bill to abolish the entity, permission to use the name and recertified by such time.” September primary or official seal … or the letterhead of any Unified primary and hold the voting county department or agency, for any to June in conjunc- purpose not involving an official func- In its resolution on a unified primary, tion with the federal tion of the County of Putnam, without the legislature explained that the federal primary. The State the written consent” of both the legisla- primary, as currently slated, falls on the Senate did not im- ture and the county clerk. fourth Tuesday of June while the state mediately act on District 1 Legislator Barbara Scucci- primary comes “on the first Tuesday af- measure. Assembly- marra, who represents Philipstown and ter the second Monday in September.” woman Sandy Galef, part of Putnam Valley, voted with her “Having these two primary elections As part of the Webelos Citizen Activity Badge who represents part eight colleagues to pass the resolution. is extremely costly to the taxpayers,” the Requirement, the Mighty Spartans Webelos Den of of Putnam County, Under SAFE Act provisions affecting legislature declared. Thus, it announced Pack 137, Cold Spring, met with Mayor Ralph Falloon. including Philip- pistol owners, “all licensees shall be re- it “supports a unified federal and state Photo courtesy of the Mighty Spartans primary” that complies with federal law stown, co-sponsored MATT FRANCISCO & DONALD MacDONALD FOR COLD SPRING VILLAGE TRUSTEE Strong qualifications mean a stronger future for Cold Spring

MATT FRANCISCO DONALD MacDONALD

For 2 years on the Village Board of Trustees, Matt In 12 years on the Zoning Board of Appeals, as was Instrumental in keeping taxes low and this a member and as Chair, Donald overhauled the year’s budget increase to less than 1%. Matt cut zoning appeals process to make it fair, public and wasteful insurance premiums by up to 16% annually e cient. Donald helped lead the eort to keep our and negotiated a retainer, ensuring fixed costs wonderful Tots Park in its current location and he for a new Village Attorney, which saved us over co-designed the updated playspace. When upset $18,000 a year. Matt works hard to make sure all arose over the Guillaro waterfront development, Cold Spring Village residents will benefit from Donald worked cooperatively and collaboratively to development at Butterfield. bring the public and the developer together.

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Letters Cold Spring needs people like Bowman and Fadde are type of do their job. They manage their own feel- Bowman and Fadde as trustees people we need ings well, never letting the behaviors of Publisher others affect their own professionalism. Gordon Stewart March 2, 2014 Feb. 23, 2014 They have been vetted by the best mea- To the editor: To the editor: sure: actual performance. Managing Editor I would like to take this opportunity I will be supporting Michael Bowman Kevin E. Foley Though, for the sake of brevity I speak to support Michael Bowman and Cath- and Cathryn Fadde in the upcoming vil- of both candidates in the same breath, Arts/Feature Editor ryn Fadde in their runs for trustees for lage election. they are completely independent in their Alison Rooney the Village of Cold Spring. Michael is the type of man who on thinking. They are not a coalition. They It was a privilege to sit with Michael Christmas Eve 2009 left his dinner to Senior Correspondents will not operate as a political unit with Bowman on the Board of Governors of the rush back to the village and help put Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong special interests and agendas. We can Cold Spring Fire Company No. 1. Michael out the fire that destroyed one family’s Michael Turton count on them to continue to bring their held the office of president with truthful- home on Main Street and damaged two professional expertise, skill in negotiation Layout Editor ness and righteousness to serve the mem- others. He didn’t get home until 5 a.m. and consensus building, and fair-minded Kate Vikstrom bers of the fire company. As a volunteer on Christmas morning, but still stayed integrity to our Village Board at just the Calendar Editor firefighter, Michael has put himself out awake to watch our daughter open her moment when we need it the most. Chip Rowe there for the community that he loves. Christmas presents. He’s the man who I have known both Matt and Don for [email protected] I have known Cathryn Fadde for many on June 3, 2011, bravely climbed a rock many years, and offer full endorsement for years and have admired her eagerness and quarry along with firefighter Dan Valen- their proven skill and integrity. We in the Copy Editor dedication to the Village of Cold Spring. tine to rescue a teenager when the heli- Mary Ann Ebner village are lucky to have had them in our As a member of the Cold Spring Area copters and fire company vehicles could government up to this point; I emphati- Reporters Chamber of Commerce and the Village of not reach him. Mike is the kind of man cally hope we continue to vote them in. Jeanne Tao Cold Spring Special Board, Cathryn has who, along with a small group of selfless They have earned it. Sommer Hixson brought her commitment to the forefront. individuals, helped organize and deliver Sincerely Yours, Pete Smith Cathryn is an associate member of the supplies to devastated families in need Phil Heffernan, former village trustee Pamela Doan Cold Spring Fire Company and has given in New York City and New Jersey after Cold Spring the time and resources she has available Hurricane Sandy. Photographer Maggie Benmour to help serve the company as well. Cathryn is the type of woman who I support Cathryn Fadde The Village of Cold Spring needs peo- moved to a new village 18 years ago and for village trustee Advertising Director ple like Michael Bowman and Cathryn set up shop on Main Street, and who Michele Gedney Fadde as trustees. They will bring with through her own hard work has pros- March 3, 2014 For information on advertising: them a heartfelt desire to serve this pered and grown her restaurant into To the editor: 845-809-5584 community. I firmly believe that as vil- the success it is today. She is the type Meetings of the Cold Spring Village Email: [email protected] lage trustees they will be open to listen of woman who not only volunteers her Board often mirror the shameful sessions Advertising closing: Tuesday at noon to all village residents and stakeholders. time, money and food to fire company of the current U.S. Congress: obstruction, Requirements: PDF or jpeg I trust that they will work with the en- functions, but she also will come back pettiness, inaction, non-achievement. (minimum 300 dpi) tire community in making the Village of at the end of the night after closing her President Harry S. Truman’s denuncia- Review our rate sheet: Cold Spring the best it can be for all of restaurant to help clean up. She has been tion in 1948 of the “Do Nothing Congress” www.philipstown.info/ads us. I am humble to be a resident of this honored by the Putnam County Chamber helped his campaign for re-election. I sense the electorate is fed up with © philipstown.info 2014 amazing village with them as I honor to of Commerce as well as the Putnam His- call them my friends. tory Museum, and her tireless work ethic the snail’s pace and lack of progress in All rights reserved. No part of this If you are looking for a “Breath Of is something to be admired. board deliberations on the important publication may be reproduced in Fresh Air” on the Village of Cold Spring Together Michael and Cathryn are issues facing the village. Time for a any form, mechanical or electronic, Board of Trustees, you will join me in the type of people who will work hard change, yes? without written permission of the voting for Michael Bowman and Cathryn and respect everyone, regardless of I support the eminently qualified Cath- publisher. Advertisements designed Fadde on March 18. backgrounds or differences. Cathryn’s ryn Fadde for village trustee. A natural by The Paper are copyrighted and Sincerely, background in hospitality and manage- leader, Cathryn’s record of accomplish- may not be reproduced in whole or Lillian D. Moser, Village of Cold Spring ment, and Michael’s in emergency ser- ment as president of the Chamber of in part without permission. vices and civic volunteering both lend Commerce was outstanding. She is a con- Let’s make sure we trust themselves to fairness and openness, ciliator, not an Us versus Them candidate. our trustees but also require the ability to make de- She builds bridges to people, she works cisions. There are a lot of important de- responsibly with colleagues to move mat- March 4, 2014 ters forward to consensus, to resolution. To the editor: cisions in the immediate future of Cold Spring. We need to elect people who can Cathryn’s commitment, passion, and I moved here eight years ago and love practical hands-on approach merits the this community so much that I enticed handle the pressure. I believe that together they make the support of all village residents. I am burst- a day won’t kill you my parents to buy a home here, too. ing with pride at being able to call her I resent the implication by a vocal few best pick for the future of Cold Spring. Donna Fiacco, Cold Spring my friend. Go, Girl! It might even make you laugh, cry, that relative newcomers are not merely Bill Hicks, Garrison think, feel, and get inspired. ill-suited for public engagement or office but that somehow our intentions are sus- Endorsing candidacy: Matt Francisco and Don MacDonald Join me in supporting Matt Philipstown.info invites you to pect. It’s a tired old trope, and one that Francisco for trustee nominate yourself to participate in our the BOFA campaign is exploiting. March 1, 2014 celebration of April as Candidate Michael Bowman likes to To the editor: March 2, 2014 National Poetry Month. trumpet his long-time residency as if it We in the Village of Cold Spring are To the editor: Each day in April, our site will feature were a pre-requisite for qualification to blessed to live in such a vibrant com- We Cold Spring residents are a lucky a new video of a community member be elected. He actually only moved into munity, filled with so many interesting, bunch. Here in the village, we enjoy the reading or reciting a favorite poem, the village three years ago, which makes creative, and committed people. This let- unparalleled beauty of the Hudson High- original or borrowed. me a longer-term resident than him. But ter is to endorse the candidacy of two of lands; a picturesque small town steeped To be considered, please send shouldn’t the qualifications we’re looking those people: Matt Francisco and Don in history and alive with today’s vibrant an email to for include “experience,” “commitment MacDonald. energy; and a community of talented people who are deeply invested in this [email protected] to public service,” and an “understand- It is not often that the village has the ing of issues?” Matt saved the village opportunity to select trustee candidates place. I’m grateful that many of them with your name, address, phone, generously share their expertise and the text of the poem you’ve chosen $18,000 in legal fees, is a guiding light in with the qualifications these two men time through public service. and a brief description of your the Butterfield development (raising im- possess. They bring years of real-world I am especially delighted that Matt connection to Philipstown or Beacon. portant concerns and refusing to make experience in housing development and empty promises), and protected local project management, architecture and Francisco is running for re-election as a We will contact you to arrange village trustee. In an economic climate the taping. jobs. Donald devoted 12 years to the Zon- building engineering, zoning expertise, that has most local governments fighting Our goal is to represent people and ing Board and saved our beloved Tots as well as years spent working with the Park. Both men are successful in fields citizens of our community in public fo- rising costs, Matt’s fiscal management poetry as broadly as possible, but we experience has actually generated sav- have a limited number of days and (project management and architecture, rums. We live in “interesting times,” ings for Cold Spring taxpayers by cutting might not be able to include everyone. respectively) that lend themselves to the where decisions made now will be with issues we face. The volunteer work they us for generations to come. All the more village insurance and legal expenses. At One Poem a Day Won’t Kill You the same time, Matt has remained com- is a concept borrowed from KRBD do for us all demonstrates a refreshing reason to value their experience, healthy mitted to the kind of responsible, stra- Radio Station in Ketchikan, Alaska, lack of self-interest. I’m not sure I can caution, and their proven ability to listen which has made this an annual say the same of their opponents. Major to all sides in a dialogue without rancor. tegic development that will strengthen tradition for nearly 20 years. projects are underway that will bring I have seen both Matt and Don solv- and enhance this village for the future. inevitable change to our village. Let’s ing problems in this village for years, in I hope your readers will VOTE on make sure we trust our trustees to pre- ways that I am always impressed with. March 18. And I hope they will join me serve what we love about CS and lead us Consistently they are fair, well informed, in supporting Matt Francisco for trustee. gracefully, not kicking and screaming, and transparent in approach. Their work Sincerely, into the future. ethic is beyond reproach, and they can Beth Edelson, Cold Spring Ivy Meeropol, Cold Spring be counted on to always “show up” and (Continued on next page) www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper March 7, 2014 5

Opinion Postal Perspective identify a safe and publicly supported join the call. Trustee Matt Francisco said the post office’s temporary retail counter By Stephanie Hawkins site for its temporary location. he would. Trustees Campbell and Hustis currently resides. I accepted the invitation. A conference declined. Mayor Falloon, Trustee Francisco and he formal process for finding a per- call was scheduled for the day before During the call, the post office -ex I acknowledged the post office’s business Tmanent location for the post office Thanksgiving. plained its business needs and possible needs and agreed the small lot adjacent was launched by the post office last On Monday before the call, a post of- sites for a temporary retail location. to Foodtown effectively addressed resi- month. This process is managed by the fice official contacted me with concerns The post office explained its need to re- dent concerns about additional traffic on post office and will include community about County Legislator Barbara Scuc- duce costs and its intentions to maintain Marion and Benedict. input as required by federal law. It ad- cimarra’s efforts to exclude me from the retail service in Cold Spring while con- Despite the post office’s business needs dresses the last of three priorities identi- discussion, and include instead Paul solidating carriers and sorting facilities and business model, Scuccimarra insist- fied by the post office last summer: Find Guillaro, property developer and owner in Garrison. The post office said unequiv- ed that separation of carriers from retail service was unworkable for the commu- a home for its Cold Spring carriers, find a of the Butterfield property. He said Scuc- ocally that separating carriers from re- nity and that only Butterfield would sat- temporary location for Cold Spring retail cimarra wanted the call to include only tail service does not threaten the future isfy the community’s demand for a post services, and finally, find a permanent lo- herself, the post office officials, Mayor of the post office in Cold Spring. (In fact, office facility, housing carriers and retail. cation for the post office in Cold Spring. Ralph Falloon, Barney Molloy, Ed Bran- smaller area requirements for retail-only She told the post office they had “negoti- Last fall I asked the post office about cati (Congressman Maloney’s aide) and service mean more flexibility when look- ated [with her] in bad faith” and pressed work on the lot at the corner of Marion Paul Guillaro. Scuccimarra wanted no ing for a permanent location.) them to call Guillaro. Avenue and Benedict Road behind Food- other village officials included. The post office considered three loca- By ignoring the post office’s business town. The post office said it wasn’t ready The post office official said it “didn’t tions for temporary use. The lot behind needs, insulting the integrity of their to launch the formal and federally pre- sound right” that any local elected official Foodtown was deemed unworkable for representatives, and adopting an all-or- scribed process to find a permanent relo- should be intentionally excluded from village residents due to vehicular and nothing approach to problem solving, cation site for the post office, but needed the discussion, and that it was “highly pedestrian traffic pressures. Butterfield Scuccimarra demonstrates an unfortu- a temporary location for retail services inappropriate” to include a property de- was deemed unworkable for the post of- nate willingness to risk an important because of its expired lease at Foodtown. veloper. The post office official confirmed fice because it was “not adequately de- public amenity in service to private de- As a result of my inquiry I was invited that other elected village officials should veloped.” The small parking lot adjacent velopment. That is NOT public service. to join postal office officials and fellow participate if they were inclined to do so. to the Foodtown building was deemed Stephanie Hawkins is a trustee of the elected officials in discussion to help I asked the rest of the Village Board to a workable compromise. This is where Village of Cold Spring.

Letters (from previous page) Supporting Bowman and Fadde powerful tool, our zoning code. I know being) serious’ or for ‘(an) inability to ment within the board, and throughout that Donald and Matt will approach this make a decision,’ as a significant cause of the village, is no easy task. It must mean March 4, 2014 task seriously and studiously, incorporat- this current disagreeable situation. Why? something when opinions significantly To the editor: ing input and solutions from the entire The United States Postal Service (USPS) diverge, as they often do here. But it’s I have spent some time looking back community, not just a single group. is a federal agency empowered by Con- great we at least get to hear and consid- through several years’ worth of candi- This election is critical for the future gress; it has far greater resources than er these opinions. I would even venture date platforms and promises for our of our village. I hope you join me on our (all but volunteer) Village Board. to consider this an indication of good, village. Today, we are dealing with the Tuesday March 18 to vote for both Matt Yes there have been ineffectual at- healthy government. Maybe we’re more same issues and it appears that we are Francisco and Donald MacDonald. tempts by the Village Board, local or re- fortunate than we know. at a standstill and not moving forward. I gional governmental agencies, and elect- Summing up, I would like to gen- am ready for a change in this village. We Aaron Freimark, Cold Spring tly encourage candidates Bowman and really do need “a breath of fresh air” and ed representatives to coordinate with Endorsement, caution on blame Fadde to be more circumspect in their new trustees to move us forward. Please the USPS, so as to avoid the condition campaign; everyone benefits. Criticism join me and vote for Michael Bowman March 4, 2014 we now face. Doesn’t matter. The USPS should be constructive, and should in- and Cathryn Fadde on March 18, 2014. To the editor: bears ultimate responsibility for this pre- clude specifics (i.e., not simply asking Cheryl Allen, Cold Spring I am writing to endorse two community- dicament, regardless of the competence, spirited, unusually well suited candidates interest, or attentiveness of any state, re- for better leadership or quicker decision Francisco and MacDonald have for the elective office of village trustee: gional, or local government. The federal making). As it’s election time, and voters worked hard for village Matt Francisco and Donald MacDonald. I government has, in principal at least, the are serious, it’s even more important now. authority and the resources to get the In this little village, together, we, ev- March 3, 2014 hope your readers will join me in voting job done properly, including keeping the eryone, need everyone’s good ideas, and To the editor: for these gentlemen on March 18. public duly, and directly, informed as the carefully considered comment. I’m writing to express my strong sup- Matt and Donald are known quantities situation was developing. On the latter And we need Francisco and MacDonald. port for Matt Francisco and Donald Mac- who will keep the best interests of our point, they clearly failed. Frank Haggerty, Cold Spring Donald as our next Cold Spring trustees. village at heart as it meets the frequently Even as the Village Board may have These men have already worked incred- exciting, and often quite daunting twin honestly come up short on managing the Grateful for Matt Francisco and ibly hard for our village, and have proven challenges of change and continuity the post office transition, trustees are only -hu Donald MacDonald their honesty, knowledge, and fairness. times are promising. We can thank Matt and his colleagues That said, I need to comment on the man; also it’s water under the bridge as March 5, 2014 on the Village Board for the new formula statement of candidates Bowman and the USPS has recently re-assumed their To the editor: business law. And we can thank Donald Fadde concerning responsibility for the responsibility for solving the problem. Every year I look at campaign season and his colleagues on the ZBA for the sad state of our post office, as reported in An appearance of judiciousness and in Cold Spring Village as the time that we most efficient board in the village. “Scuccimarra, Candidates Blame Village impartiality is also important. There’s need to be grateful for all that we have. I This election will determine the com- Board Over Postal Woes,” in the Feb. 26 no shortage of valid issues upon which to am very grateful to live in a place where position of the Village Board for the next edition of the PCNR. challenge the work of the Village Board. people are so passionate about land use, year. That Village Board will have the op- It is an error to blame the Village But it’s all too easy to complain. To about water access, about trees, about portunity to carefully modernize its most Board for ‘a lack of leadership,’ for ‘(not achieve true consensus and real agree- their Main (Continued on next page) Special Event: The Traitor’s Wife: The Woman Behind Benedict Arnold and the Plan to Betray America 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY with author Allison Pataki 845-561-3686 A 501 (c) 3 Not-For-Profi t Arts Organization Saturday, March 22, 5 p.m. Now - Thurs., March 13 Please join Allison Pataki for a discussion and signing of her new historical Elaine Stritch: novel which tells the story of Benedict Arnold, his wife, Peggy Shippen Arnold, and their ignominious attempt to sell the fort at West Point to the SHOOT ME (NR) British during the Revolutionary War. This is a FRI 7:30, SAT 3:00 5:15 7:30 special event; seating will be limited. 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In Person: Enid Zentelis, Director 845-265-4010 • www.putnamhistorymuseum.org Allison Pataki www.downingfilmcenter.com 6 March 7, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Candidates Go Head-to- Head in Election Forum (from page 1) experience as a long-time member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. “For 13 years, 12 as chair, I’ve been helping residents navi- gate the Village Codes,” he said. “Having been in the trenches … with the zoning code, it would be good to have someone like myself … to help update … the code to make it more like the village we live in today.” Francisco emphasized his work experience managing real estate trans- actions, capital projects, building main- The candidate forum gets underway. Photo by K.E. Foley tenance and project management. “We in there.” She said that the site plan would it’s premature to consider a yes vote just The pattern continued throughout the have a lot of capital projects coming up determine what would actually be built. yet. He took issue with Bowman and evening with the teams disagreeing over … having (my) skill sets on the board … “Anything can happen in site planning. I Fadde being “ready to vote for the B4A a number of subjects from the nature of will really help the village build a strong think that if he’s (Guillaro) given the right ahead of the Planning Board’s comments “the shed” dispute and whether or not vil- foundation for the future.” guidance from people on the board … he (and) ahead of any independent financial lage boards are operating in a transpar- On Butterfield will give us what we want.” review…” He said that “mixed use is a ent manner in accordance with the Open MacDonald said that in looking at the great use for that site” but that the Plan- Meetings Law to whether or not villagers With Butterfield as the first point of dis- rezoning two factors are key — the uses ning Board is asking for a significant are generally angry about or content with cussion, Bowman quipped that it felt like proposed, and what the site will look amount of changes to the zoning. He said local government and the influence of lo- the movie Groundhog Day. “It was the like. He said that he has no issue with the proposed changes will come to the cal newspapers on village issues. first question last year, too.” Asked what the proposed uses including housing, re- Village Board and it “has to decide what One peculiar exchange drew an audible he would do with regard to that project tail space, office space and a post office. the right form of the B4A” zoning is. audience reaction. When Bowman ex- he said that, “If elected I would vote for “And if the county wanted to fund a se- pressed the view that many residents are the B4A zoning to make Butterfield a re- Formula business ban: timely or nior citizens center … I would applaud unhappy with village government, Francis- ality or at least take it to the next step … indicative of a failed process? it.” But, MacDonald said, “I’m concerned co said he doesn’t experience that in the vil- site plan review.” The zoning change will The discussion over whether a new about what it will look like … I’d like to lage. To that Fadde said, “You’re never here. be required to permit the uses being pro- village law banning formula businesses see more information about that,” add- Your house is dark half of the week.” Taken posed by developer Paul Guillaro. was enacted in a timely manner or was ing that one of the senior citizen build- aback by the personal observation, Fran- Fadde supported Bowman. “I too be- indicative of a local government process ings as currently shown is surrounded cisco replied: “What? Are you watching my lieve that B4A should be passed. I’m a that is broken down was typical of the by asphalt. “We don’t want that … it house? I guess I better put my pants on!” big fan of mixed use,” she said, before candidates’ interaction throughout the doesn’t feel like … Cold Spring.” He said During a brief question period, Caro- criticizing the slow pace of the project. forum. When Francisco commented that that Guillaro estimates that the develop- lyn Bachan, a village resident and mem- “If we had just gone along and followed the Butterfield project will happen “fair- ment will yield $60,000 a year in village ber of the Historic District Review Board, the process two years ago we would have ly soon,” Fadde jumped in. “I just wonder taxes and that he has no reason to doubt asked the candidates to address “the big a municipal building up right now and we what Matt means by … soon, because the that. “But as a trustee … we’d like to see money issues” facing the village. “It’s not wouldn’t have a post office trailer on the formula business law took 15 months to an independent analysis … it’s just good Butterfield and it’s not the boat club, and side of the post office … and the seniors do. So was that done quickly?” Francisco prudence on the village’s part.” it’s not the open meetings law … it’s the wouldn’t be looking at the same ugly mess responded, “I think it was. It was drafted Francisco also supported the concept dams and our water system and the sew- they’ve been looking at since they moved very quickly, fine tuned, then went to of the B4A zoning change but said that age treatment plant,” she said. “And it’s public hearings, then redrafted … there’s the potential for monumental fines being noticing requirements … attorneys that Letters (from previous page) placed against the village …” take two to three weeks to get back,” he Bowman supported establishing a said. “Things that are rushed will prob- Street. I don’t agree with everyone’s pas- per, which strives for accuracy instead of capital projects committee, an idea dis- ably not turn out very well.” sions but I am thankful anyway. In my sensationalism, focuses on content rather cussed around the time of the last elec- Bowman viewed it very differently. “It’s a travels I have seen many dying villages than personality, and does not target public tion and “another thing that hasn’t seen bureaucratic process and it does move slow and small municipalities, which look like servants nor citizens just to create a story. any action.” He said that an action plan as molasses but the formula business law they have given up. People don’t care, And lastly, I am grateful for Matt is needed including “how we’re going had 100 percent approval. Everybody you and I am so happy that we do. Francisco and Donald MacDonald for to fund (projects) and in what order.” talked to wanted it,” he said. “And it still I am very thankful for the work our continuing their dedication to serving MacDonald said, “A plan of action is took 15 months. To me that’s not efficient board of trustees has done this past the public. Having Matt’s skills in busi- great but we need … more revenue … we government.” Later he added, “I also think year. Some are critical that enough has ness and real estate has served us all have to look seriously at (parking) me- it speaks to a breakdown of process.” not happened, or happened fast enough. well. He is never obstructing or stopping, tering on Main Street.” Francisco said Francisco pressed Bowman asking, But a lot has happened and it has hap- just always works to clarify and work in that the wastewater treatment plant is a “What do you think it should take?” pened at the speed it needed to, allowing our best interest. Donald has shown in life safety issue and that the $1.25 mil- Bowman responded, “Six months? Half for citizens and neighbors to consider, 13 years on the ZBA that he has the pa- lion cost would likely have to be bonded. the time?” Francisco continued, ask- to comment, to review. Our trustees lis- tience and caring of a saint, treating ev- “There’s a lot of Victorian infrastructure ing Bowman if he had worked through ten to everyone, they are thorough, they eryone respectfully and thoughtfully. As … the capital projects committee has to that timeframe on a calendar. “Is there are fiscally conservative, and they care. we move into updating our zoning code, happen.” Fadde agreed with MacDonald. time for noticing, public hearings, input, When I moved here, the trustees only his knowledge will be invaluable. If you “I’m a huge fan of parking meters,” she redrafting?” Bowman answered, “Yes, met once a month, and decisions were can, contact them, ask them your ques- said, adding that annual revenue from there is.” MacDonald interjected. “It’s made behind closed doors or just pushed tions. You also will be thankful to see meters estimated at $180,000 five years not like anyone (on village boards) … along by the mayor. They were good them stand up to serve our community. ago has likely increased to $250,000. wants to drag things out. These things people but we NOW have a transparent Vote for them to serve you. Like MacDonald, she also pointed to have a lot of different players … getting democratic government. Judith Rose cruise boats visiting Cold Spring as an through the process, it’s an eye opener.” I am thankful that we have this newspa- Cold Spring area where revenue could be increased.

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Tyler Mell, left, as Moonface Martin, who isn’t always who he appears to be (Photo by Jim Mechalakos), Alison Duncan, center, as the “ditzy, sassy, controlling” Mrs. Harcourt with castmate Bella, aka Cheeky (Photo by A. Rooney), and Corydon Zouzias, who shows off his captain of the ship moves (Photo by J. Mechalakos) Those Tap-Dancing Teens Return:Anything Goes Haldane Drama presents Porter himself was, as a lyricist and proving Fermat’s last composer. theorem, but it vaguely delightful, delicious, Haldane’s high school musical involves a stowaway de-lovely Cole Porter theater kids, having celebrated the involved in a love triangle Gershwins last year to great acclaim with a debutante (there musical March 14-16 with Crazy For You, return to that same was some frisky business era next weekend, March 14 to 16, with in a taxi), guarded over by By Alison Rooney Anything Goes. her imperious mother, and Many will be putting tap dancing a titled British aristocrat ole Porter never feels dated. His skills learned last year to use, time who just happens to be eyebrow-raising, grin-inducing lyrics stepping away on board one of those researching American can still feel outré, silly and sophisti- C sleek, glamorous ocean liners bound slang. Assisting the cated at the same time. And while many from New York to London, with stowaway, (who is actually of his references are relics of an earlier everything from riffraff to debutantes, the assistant to a tycoon) is era requiring a little scavenger-hunting tycoons to gangsters’ molls aboard. one Reno Sweeney, an to unearth, others are timeless and Parent volunteers Damien McDonald and Joe Platt The prop list alone gives an indication “evangelist-turned- eternally droll. lend their expertise to porthole construction on the of what’s in store for audiences: violin nightclub singer” who is In just one song, You’re The Top, a Anything Goes set. Photo by Jim Mechalakos case with Tommy gun, martini glasses apt to break out into big string of unrelated people, places and and ‘stuffed toy bulldog wearing a Yale belty numbers about once things — among them Tower of Pisa, disguised (first) as a missionary. Add in sweater’ are a tiny sampling of the every 10 minutes, and her ‘angelic’ (but Toscanini, Arrow Collar, the nose of the lots of sailors who all seem to have been knowing zaniness on tap. maybe quite not so upon closer great Durante, pants on a Roxy usher, given tap dancing classes along with Anything Goes is one of those inspection …) squad of showgirls. Oh Camembert — are bandied about to navigation training, the ship’s captain musicals where even a brief description and then there’s the hapless Moonface convey that quality of being ‘the and purser trying (and failing miserably) of the plot becomes as complicated as Martin, aka ‘Public Enemy No. 13’ ultimate’ of any given thing, something to maintain (Continued on page 14) Women Artists Featured at Howland Beacon show celebrates Women’s History Month

By Kevin E. Foley

he Howland Cultural Center is celebrating Women’s History Month Twith an art show, Women Artists of Beacon, featuring the work of 21 Beacon area women artists. The show opened last weekend on Saturday, March 3, and runs through the month of March. At the opening reception The Paper spoke with three of the artists about their interests, themes and artistic process. “I wanted to bring paintings that re- late to women,” said Maria Lago as she stood before one of her paintings that all have a textured surface atop the painted surface. One large-scale work depicts a snake or “cosmic serpent.” Lago said in ancient pre-Christian times, the snake Janet Ruhe-Schoen, left, and Maria Lago, above Photos by K.E . Foley was a powerful (Continued on page 16) 8 March 7, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Music The Stations of the Cross 6:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Church Tony Leon and Groupo Son Latino 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 8 p.m. Bean Runner Café The Calendar 845-265-2539 | stmaryscoldspring.org 201 S. Division, Peekskill 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Loretto Looking for things to do in and around Philipstown? Grab 914-737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com 24 Fair St, Cold Spring

The Calendar and go. For more details and ongoing events, Lucky House 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | 184 Main St., Cold visit philipstown.info. Send event listings to calendar@ Christian Unity Service: Rev. Leslie Mott Spring | 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com 7 p.m. Sisters of the Atonement philipstown.info. See you around town! Live Music 1350 Route 9, Garrison | 800-338-2620 8 p.m. Cold Spring Depot | 1 Depot Square, Cold Budokon Martial Arts Yoga graymoorcenter.org | Rescheduled from Jan. 21 Friday, March 7 7 p.m. SkyBaby Yoga | 75 Main St., Cold Spring Spring | 845-265-5000 | coldspringdepot.com 845-265-4444 | skybabyyoga.com Heroes of Toolik and Talibam Saturday, March 8 Kids & Community 8:30 p .m. Quinn’s | 330 Main St., Beacon Sports 845-831-8065 | facebook.com/quinnsbeacon Indoor Tot Lot Kids & Community 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center Haldane vs. Friends Academy (Boys Vance Gilbert / Marc Black & Warren Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Basketball Regionals) Bernhardt 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Open 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 6 p.m. Beacon High School 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café St. Mary’s Parish Hall 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon 379 Main St., Beacon Howland Public Library 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring | csfarmmarket.org 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Tax Assistance for Seniors 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com Food Pantry and Low Income Mike N Ed’s Acoustic Adventure Art & Design 9 - 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church 3 p.m. Young Adult Connections Group 9 p.m. Max’s on Main | 246 Main St., Beacon Gallery 66 NY (Openings) 10 Academy St., Cold Spring 313 Main St., Beacon | 845-831-1134 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com Maureen Winzig & Bob and Karen Madden: 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org beaconlibrary.org | Registration required. The Chris Fox Trio Wandering Curves Recycling Center Open 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | 12 N. Division St., Pizza Night and Ice Cream Social Rieko Fujinami & Janet Rothholz: Non-Verbal 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 59 Lane Gate Road, Cold Spring 4 – 8 p.m. North Highlands Fire Department Peekskill | 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com Communications coldspringny.gov 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring 6 - 9 p.m. 66 Main St., Cold Spring Meetings & Lectures International Women’s Day March Call 845-265-9595 for takeout 845-809-5838 | gallery66ny.com Free Computer Help 9 a.m. Walkway Over the Hudson Wine Tasting 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie 4 - 7 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop | 180 Main St., Film & Theater 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-454-1700 x1000 | wlahv.org Beacon | 845-440-6923 | artisanwineshop.com Beacon Film Festival 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Awesome Opossum Program Wine & Cheese 7 p.m. Civil Courage (Documentary) Mindfulness at Work Retreat (Opens) 10 a.m. Wildlife Education Center 5 - 8 p.m. Antipodean Books 8:30 p.m. American Jesus (Documentary) 3 p.m. Garrison Institute | 14 Mary’s Way, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson 29 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 10 p.m. Panel on American Jesus Garrison | 845-424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org 845-424-3867 | antipodean.com The Beacon Theatre | 445 Main St., Beacon Shabbat Across America Soup Kitchen 8th Grade Play: MacBeth 845-453-2978 | thebeacontheatre.org 6:30 p.m. Reform Temple of Putnam Valley 11 a.m. Presbyterian Church 7 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D, Blue is the Warmest Color (2013) 362 Church Road, Putnam Valley 50 Liberty St., Beacon Garrison | 845-424-3689 | gufs.org 7 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 845-528-4774 | rtpv.org 845-831-5322 | beaconpresbychurch.com Old World Wine Dinner 1008 Brown St., Peekskill Shabbat Across America Beginner Contemporary Dance 8 p.m. The Garrison | 2015 Route 9, Garrison 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com 6:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Hall 11:15 a.m. Beacon Yoga Center | 464 Main St., 845-424-2339 | thegarrison.com 1776 (Musical) Beacon | 347-489-8406 | beaconyogacenter.com 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring | 914-450-4188 Health & Fitness 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison philipstownreformsynagogue.org Backyard Farming Workshop 2 p.m. Putnam Valley Grange Immerse Yourself in Sanscrit (First Session) 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org Potluck and Meeting 6:30 p.m. Beacon Sloop Club 128 Mill St., Putnam Valley 6 - 9 p.m. Shambhala Yoga Center Calling All Poets 845-528-2565 | putnamvalleygrange.org 4 South Chestnut St., Beacon 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon (To next page) 917-922-4517 | shambhalayogacenter.com 477 Main St., Beacon 914-907-4928 | beaconsloopclub.org 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org

Gallery Exhibit Opening Water Way – The Paintings of Fredericka Foster As guest curator of the Value of Water exhibition at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in 2011, renowned artist Fredericka Foster sought an answer: ‘How might art impact human action?’ In Water Way, a vibrant collection of oil paintings depicting waters from the powerful fjords of Norway to the industrialized Hudson River, Foster, by nurturing our relationship with water through her art, seeks to be part of the movement to protect it. Educational programs at Beacon Institute Saturday, March 8, 5-7 pm are supported in part by Exhibit Opening and Artist Reception ® on Beacon’s Second Saturday Proud to be Employee Owned Gallery at 199 Main Street, Beacon, NY Advance registration requested at www.bire.org

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Wine Tasting Susan Walsh: Thread / Marking Time 1776 (Musical) Nelsonville Voter Registration 3 - 6 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop 6 - 9 p.m. School of Jellyfish | 183 Main St., 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Noon - 5 p.m. Village Hall | 258 Main St., Nelsonville See details under Friday. Beacon | 845-440-8017 | schoolofjellyfish.org See details under Friday. 845-265-2500 | villageofnelsonville.org Project Code Spring (ages 5-14) Art Squared 2014 Auction & Party World’s End Theater: The Madwoman of 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, 7 - 10 p.m. Arts on the Lake Chaillot (Reading) Sunday, March 9 Garrison | 845-424-3020 | codespringers.org 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes 8 p.m. Philipstown.info | 69 Main St., Cold Spring Daylight Saving Time Begins 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org worlds-end-theater.ticketleap.com Benefit Cocktail Party for Depot Theatre 2 a.m. Clocks forward one hour 6 - 7:30 p.m. Garrison Art Center Second Saturday Openings Sticks and Stones and Women’s Bones 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 8 p.m. Embark | 925 South St., Peekskill Kids & Community Fredericka Foster: Water Way philipstowndepottheatre.org 347-453-3182 | embarkpeekskill.com Maple Sunday Pancake Breakfast 5 - 7 p.m. Beacon Institute | 199 Main St., Haldane School Foundation Ladies Poker Night 8:30 a.m. - Noon. Taconic Outdoor Education Center Beacon | 845-838-1600 | bire.org Music 7 - 11 p.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., 75 Mountain Laurel Lane, Cold Spring Gayle Fedigan: Irish Landscapes Cold Spring | haldaneschoolfoundation.org Song Circle 845-225-7207 | nysparks.com/parks/133 5 - 8 p.m. RiverWinds Gallery 4 - 7 p.m. Jake’s Main Street Music Maple Sugar Tours Health & Fitness 172 Main St., Beacon 382 Main St., Beacon 10:30 - 3 p.m. Outdoor Discovery Center 845-838-2880 | riverwindsgallery.com Tai Chai 845-765-8548 | jakemainstreetmusic.com See details under Saturday. Carl Van Brunt: Walking the Changes 9 a.m. St. Philip’s Parish House Celtic Crossroads Beacon Farmers’ Market 6 - 9 p.m. Theo Ganz Studio 1101 Route 9D, Garrison 8 p.m. Eisenhower Hall Theatre | 655 Ruger 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center 149 Main St., Beacon 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org Road, West Point | 845-938-4159 | ikehall.com Long Dock Drive, Beacon 917-318-2239 | theoganzstudio.com Babysitting Preparedness Course (ages 12 Hudson Valley Philharmonic: Beethoven’s 5th 845-234-9325 | thebeaconfarmersmarket.com Group Show: Between a Place and Candy and up) 8 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie Hudson Valley Auto Show 6 - 9 p.m. Matteawan Gallery | 454 Main St., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Putnam Hospital Center 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center Beacon | 845-440-7901 | matteawan.com 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel Mala Waldron Trio 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie 845-475-9742 | health-quest.org Group Show: Tasty 8 p.m. Bean Runner Café | Details under Friday 845-454-5800 | midhudsonciviccenter.org 6 - 9 p.m. bau Gallery | 506 Main St., Beacon Childbirth Classes (One-Day Program) The Flynns Fine Art & Estate Auction 845-440-7584 | baugallery.com 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hudson Valley Hospital 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | Details under Friday 1 p.m. Preview | 2 p.m. Auction 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor Group Show: Total Atomic Meltdown Leo Kottke The Garrison | 2015 Route 9, Garrison 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events 6 - 9 p.m. Clutter Gallery | 163 Main St., Beacon 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café | Details under Friday 973-884-0400 212-255-2505 | shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery Tai-Chi Chuan Bert Rechtschaffer Jazz Trio Soccer Skills & Drills: Futsal 9:30 a.m. Arts on the Lake Carla Goldberg: I Remember 9 p.m. Chill Wine Bar & Tapas 1:30 p.m. Ages 7-8 | 2:30 p.m. Ages 9-10 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes 6 - 9 p.m. Dream in Plastic | 177 Main St., 173 Main St., Beacon | 845-765-0885 3:30 p.m. Ages 11-12 | Philipstown Recreation 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org Beacon | 845-632-3383 | dreaminplastic.com Chain of Fools (Fundraiser) Center | 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Therapeutic Stretching & Restorative Yoga Nancy Pokrywka and Ryan Sullivan: 9 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 10:30 a.m. Garrison Wellness Amalgamations 1191 Route 9D, Garrison 6 - 9 p.m. Catalyst Gallery | 137 Main St., Beacon Meetings & Lectures Art & Design 917-362-7546 | medicinehandsmassage.com 845-204-3844 | catalystgallery.com Overeaters Anonymous Drop-In Art Sessions Bereavement Support Group Shawn Michael Campbell: Mystics, Awen and 8:30 a.m. Graymoor | 1350 Route 9, Garrison 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Life Drawing and Painting 11 a.m. Our Lady of Loretto | 24 Fair St., Cold Mysteries of the Mundane 917-716-2488 | oa.org (Long Pose) | 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Printmaking Club Spring | 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com 6 - 9 p.m. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Butterfield Development Meeting Garrison Art Center | 23 Garrison’s Landing, 8th Anniversary Reception 179 Main St., Beacon 10:30 a.m. Haldane High School (Music Room) Garrison | 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Beacon Pilates | 181 Main St., 845-249-1638 | bhhshudsonvalley.com 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring Free Admission for Beacon Residents Beacon | 845-831-0360 | beaconpilates.com Tess Elliot: The Thing, Itself butterfield-gateway-to-cold-spring.com 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dia:Beacon Sports 6 - 9 p.m. Mad Dooley Gallery Citizen Preparedness Training Program Details, see Saturday (To page 10) 197 Main St., Beacon | 845-702-7045 11 a.m. Paladin Center Tactical Training Facility Haldane vs. Friends Academy (Girls 39 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel Visit www.philipstown.info for news Basketball Regionals) Theater & Film Register at prepare.ny.gov updates and latest information. Noon. New Rochelle High School Beacon Film Festival 265 Clove Road, New Rochelle 11 a.m. McDougal’s 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 11:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Move (Documentary) Art & Design 1 & 8 p.m. Dipso 2:30 p.m. Harry Grows Up, with Q&A Dia:Beacon Events 6:30 p.m. Q&A with Theodore Collatos 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission for Beacon residents 9:30 p.m. Q&A with Theodore Collatos and 1 p.m. Public tour | 2 p.m. Eve Meltzer on Fred Carolina Monnerat Sandback | 3 Beekman St., Beacon The Beacon Theatre | See details under Friday. 845-440-0100 | diabeacon.org 10 March 7, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Howland Public Library (from page 9) Meetings & Lectures Art & Design The Calendar 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Tax Assistance for Seniors Exploring Ireland with Kevin O’Hara Garrison Art Center and Low-Income | 3 - 5 p.m. Drop-in Homework Theater & Film 1 p.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main St., 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Drop-In Life Drawing & Center (grades 1-8) | See details under Friday. Beacon Film Festival Beacon | 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Painting (Short Pose) | 5 - 7 p.m. Open Studio Indoor Tot Lot Noon. Jake the Cinephile Free Computer Help Drawing | See details under Sunday. Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center 2 & 7:30 p.m. In the Night Sky (Documentary) 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | Details under Friday 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Theater & Film 4 p.m. Euphonia | 6:30 p.m. Southpaw The Real Philadelphia Story (Lecture) 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 9 p.m. Q&A with Sarah & Felix Oliveri 5:30 p.m. Antipodean Books Bottled Up (2013) with Q&A The Beacon Theatre | See details under Friday. 29 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Jewelry Making 101 (grades K-6) (First Session) 7:30 p.m. Downing Film Center 4 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center Borderline (Documentary, 2012) With West Point historian Sherman Fleek See details under Sunday. Noon. Downing Film Center | 19 Front St., Newburgh Sponsored by Philipstown Democrats 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Music 845-561-3686 | downingfilmcenter.com Edgar Cayce Study Group Community Chorus 1776 (Musical) 4 p.m. Beacon Yoga Center | 464 Main St., Project Code Spring for Girls 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 3 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Beacon | 347-489-8406 | beaconyogacenter.com 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, 477 Main St., Beacon See details under Friday. Garrison | 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Religious Services 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Gone with the Wind (1939) Band(s) Together (Fundraiser) Open-Mic Night 3 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley | Details see Friday See philipstown.info/churches for listings 7 p.m. Beacon High School (Seeger Theater) 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon | To benefit BHS Band 7 p.m. Towne Crier Café | Details under Friday Music Monday, March 10 Haldane Booster Club Awards Night Jay Rosen / Michael Marcus / Ted Daniel (Jazz) The Intimate Mozart Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 7 p.m. Haldane School | 15 Craigside Drive, Cold 8 p.m. Quinn’s 4 p.m. Bedford Presbyterian Church | Village hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com Spring | 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 330 Main St., Beacon | 845-831-8065 Green, Bedford | 914-734-9537 | rebelbaroque.com Art & Design Meetings & Lectures Greg Westhoff’s Westchester Swing Band Kids & Community Cold Spring Lions Club 6:15 p.m. 12 Grapes | 12 N. Division St., Be Decadent, Make Marmalade (Class) Monotype Printing (First Session) 6:30 p.m. Call for location Peekskill | 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com 9:30 a.m. Philipstown Community Center 6 p.m. Garrison Art Center | 23 Garrison’s Landing, 914-456-9698 | coldspringlions.com International Folk Dance 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Garrison | 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org Vet2Vet Support Group 6:30 p.m. New Era Creative Space 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Health & Fitness 6:30 p.m. Field Library | 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill 1016 Brown St., Peekskill | necspace.com Bridge Club Philipstown Recreation Center 914-872-5269 | fsw.org Maia Sharp / Kim Richey 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 9:15 a.m. Pilates Class (First Session) Beacon School Board 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café | Details under Friday 477 Main St., Beacon 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 10:15 a.m. Yamuna Body Rolling (First Session) 7 p.m. Forrestal Elementary | 125 Liberty St., 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Beacon | 845-838-6900 | beaconcityK12.org 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Friends of Butterfield Library Pushing 180 bikes to Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group 7 p.m. Butterfield Library 10 a.m. Putnam Hospital Center 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring disadvantaged kids and veterans 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 800-532-4290 | supportconnection.org PTA Parent Support Group Fit for Life for Seniors (First Session) 7 p.m. 35B Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 11 a.m. Chestnut Ridge Community Room, Cold 914-522-9044 | facebook.com/ptalearndiff Spring | 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation. Zoning Board of Appeals com | Free to Philipstown residents 62 and older 7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St., Cold Spring Basketball at Philipstown Rec 845-265-5200 | philipstown.com 6:15 p.m. Youth Skills/Drills (grades 3-8) 7:30 p.m. Adult Men’s Pickup Tuesday, March 11 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com

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With Sterling Swann Trevor Swann Nat Prentice ONLY! Vanessa Freeman Laura Danilov Linda Speziale Paul Kassel Jenn Lee THREE Weekends Molly Heily Werner Sione Owen Bryce Edwards Fri, Mar 7 @ 8 pm Diana Hird Sat, Mar 8 @ 8 pm Michael McKee Sun, Mar 9 @ 3 pm Laura Bach Spend the Season. Julie Heckert Fri, Mar 14 @ 8 pm Jean Garner Sat, Mar 15 @ 2 pm Sun, Mar 16 @ 5 pm Jimmy Lugo Savor the Memories. Michelle Tendy Fri, Mar 21 @ 8 pm Bob Bickford The Highlands Country Club in Garrison offers everything you Sat, Mar 22 @ 8 pm David Jones and your family need for a fun, relaxing, and memorable summer. Sun, Mar 23 @ 7 pm Joe Mahon You can choose a membership that works for you – 2014 Club Family or Individual, and Pool In Concert version with an Outstanding cast! Family or Individual memberships are available directed by Nancy Swann / Paul Heckert, music director now! Members also have full-signing privileges Donald Kimmel, lighting designer at our nearby sister property, The Garrison. March 7 -­ 23, 2014 Check BrownPaperTickets.com for special times or call them Golf. Swim. Play. 24/7 at 800-­838-­3006 to make your reservations! Join the fun at the Highlands Country Club 1776 IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). A LL AUTHORIZED PERLORMANCE MALERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI, 421 WEST 54TH STREEL, NEW YORK, NY 10019T EL: (212) 541-­4684AX F : (212) 3974684WWW .MTISHOWS.COM 845.424.3254 s highlandscountryclub.net www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper March 7, 2014 11

Beacon Recreation Committee (Scheduled) Women’s Prenatal/Postpartum (from page 10) Meetings & Lectures The Calendar 6:30 p.m. Beacon High School (Rec. Room) Discussion Group Justice Court 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon 7 p.m. Hudson Valley Hospital Center Kids & Community 1 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 845-838-5000 | cityofbeacon.org 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor Philipstown Recreation Center 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Beacon Planning Board (Scheduled) 914-736-7700 | northeastdoulas.com 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Indoor Tot Lot Budget Workshop 7 p.m. 1 Municipal Plaza, Court Room, Beacon Adult Co-Ed Volleyball 6:30 p.m. Foot in Mouth Players (ages 12-19) 7 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D, 845-838-5002 | cityofbeacon.org 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center See details under Monday. Garrison | 845-424-3689 | gufs.org Haldane School Foundation See details under Monday. Animals and Nature Together (ages 2-3) Tioronda Garden Club 7 p.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., Cold (First Session) 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Music 9:30 a.m. Wildlife Education Center Spring | haldaneschoolfoundation.org 477 Main St., Beacon Garrison Art Center Classes (First Sessions) Board of Trustees 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson 845-831-4300 | howlandculturalcenter.org 7:30 p.m. Beginning Fiddle & Mandolin 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 845-534-5506 x204 | hhnaturemuseum.org Zoning Board of Appeals 7:30 p.m. Clawhammer Style on the 5-string Banjo 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Senior Day Center 7 p.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., Cold 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House Conservation Advisory Committee (Scheduled) Spring | 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org 166 Old West Point Road East, Garrison 7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St., Cold Spring Life Support Group Ari Crystal-Ornela 845-265-5200 | philipstown.com 845-424-3184 | graymoorcenter.org 7:30 p.m. St. Philip’s Church | 1100 Route 9D, 8:30 p.m. Dogwood | 47 E. Main St., Beacon Howland Public Library Garrison | 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me (ages 0-2) Wednesday, March 12 Historic District Review Board Meetings & Lectures 3 - 5 p.m. Drop-in Homework Center (grades 1-8) Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 8 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 4 - 5:30 p.m. Children Read to Dogs hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Haldane PTA See details under Friday. 7 p.m. Haldane School (Band Room) Kids & Community Cooking with Whole Grains (Class) Thursday, March 13 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 2 p.m. Dempsey House Animals and Nature Together 845-265-9254 | haldanepta.org 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 9:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 (First Session) Hudson Valley Restaurant Week NHFD District Meeting 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events 11 a.m. Ages 3-4 (First Session) hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com 7 p.m. North Highlands Fire House Creative Writing Workshop (grades 6-12) 1 p.m. Ages 2-4 (First Session) Kids & Community 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring 3:30 p.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., Cold Wildlife Education Center | Details under Tuesday 845-265-9595 | nhfd21.org Indoor Tot Lot Spring | 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Howland Public Library 9:45 a.m. Come & Play (ages 0-3) 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. | Philipstown Craft Hour for Kids Friday, March 14 10:30 a.m. Toddler Tales (ages 2-3) Community Center | See details under Monday. 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, 3 - 5 p.m. Drop-in Homework Center (grades 1-8) Howland Public Library Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Garrison | 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org See details under Friday. 10 a.m. Brain Games for Adults hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com Teen Employment Workshop (ages 14-18) Mahjong Open Play 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Tax Assistance for Seniors 6 p.m. Go-Go Pops | 64 Main St., Cold Spring Kids & Community 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. VFW Hall | 34 Kemble Ave., Cold and Low Income | 10:30 a.m. Pre-K Story Time 845-809-5600 | [email protected] Indoor Tot Lot Spring | 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com (ages 3-5) | 3:45 - 5 p.m. Lego Club and Block Beacon Food! Informational Meeting 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Desmond-Fish Library Party | See details under Tuesday. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Beahive Beacon | 291 Main St., Center | 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 10:15 a.m. Music and Movement for Toddlers Senior Day Center Beacon | 845-765-1890 | beahivebzzz.com 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 1:30 p.m. Pre-School Story Hour (ages 3-5) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House Comfort Foods (Class) See details under Tuesday. See details under Tuesday. Free Admission for Grandparents 7 p.m. Ella’s Bellas | 418 Main St., Beacon 9:30 a.m. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Indoor Tot Lot Butterfield Library 917-803-6857 | homecookingny.com/beacon 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Community Center 10:30 a.m. Bouncing Babies (ages 0-2) 845-471-0589 | mhcm.org Health & Fitness See details under Monday. 12:30 p.m. Little Bookworms (Preschool) Howland Public Library Rivertown Kids Chorus (ages 9-13) 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Zumba Gold for Seniors (First Session) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Tax Assistance for Seniors 4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center | 477 Main St., 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 10 a.m. Chestnut Ridge Community Room, Cold and Low Income | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Navigating Beacon | 845-264-3393 | rivertownkids.org Moms and Infants Support Group Spring | 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Healthcare Options | See details under March 7. Free to Philipstown residents age 62 and older. Health & Fitness 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 472 Route 403, Garrison Fridays at the Farm (ages 2-4): Sheep Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group Breastfeeding Support Group 10 a.m. Common Ground Farm Registration required | [email protected] 10:15 a.m. East Fishkill Community Library 10 a.m. Cornerstone Park Building | 1 Fair St., Carmel 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls Meat & Egg Store Open 348 New York 376, Hopewell Junction 845-808-1390 x43150 | putnamcountyny.gov 845-231-4424 | commongroundfarm.org 3 - 6 p.m. Glynwood Farm (Dairy) 800-532-4290 | supportconnection.org Breastfeeding Support Group 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring 11 a.m. Hudson Valley Hospital Health & Fitness Theater & Film 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor Chair Yoga for Seniors (First Session) Check Please (Dinner Theater) 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events Children Read to Dogs (ages 7-10) 10 a.m. Chestnut Ridge Community Room, Cold 7 p.m. Cathryn’s Tuscan Grill | 91 Main St., Cold 3:30 - 5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group Spring | 845-424-4618 Spring | 845-265-5582 | tuscangrill.com 7 p.m. Support Connection 472 Route 403, Garrison philipstownrecreation.com Music 40 Triangle Center, Suite 100, Yorktown Heights 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Free to Philipstown residents age 62 and older. 914-962-6402 | supportconnection.org Chess Club Old-Timey Southern Fiddle Jam Session 5 - 7:45 p.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Ongoing Music St., Beacon | 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 477 Main St., Beacon Hudson Valley Philharmonic Young Health & Fitness Art & Design 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org People’s Concert Meetings & Lectures 10 & 11:45 a.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St., Qi Gong/Tai Chi Visit philipstown.info/galleries Poughkeepsie | 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org 8:30 a.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., Cold Knitting Club Religious Services Open-Mic Night Spring | 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 10 a.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main St., Visit philipstown.info/services Zumba with Marisol Kamkoff (First Session) Beacon | 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 7 p.m. Towne Crier Café | Details under Friday 10 a.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Meetings & Lectures Highland Knitters The People’s Choir with Cat Guthrie 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Noon. Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, 7 p.m. Beacon Music Factory | 12 Hanna Lane, Alcoholics Anonymous 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Garrison | 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Beacon | 845-202-3555 | beaconmusicfactory.com Visit philipstown.info/aa 12 March 7, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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well as a crosscut saw for her drug-addicted daughter. Maloney Announces demonstration, a tra- Months after being injured in Congressional Art ditional method of a car accident, Fay’s daughter woodcutting. Costs Sylvie still claims to suffer de- Competition are adults $8, chil- bilitating pain. When Sylvie ep. Sean Patrick Maloney announced dren $6. Pure maple refuses physical therapy, her Rthat student submissions are being syrup will also be growing addiction to painkill- accepted for the 2014 Congressional Art for sale. The Taconic ers becomes apparent to every- Competition, sponsored by the Congres- Outdoor Education one but Fay. Later, when envi- sional Institute, which encourages mem- center is located at ronmentalist Beckett comes to bers of Congress to recognize artistic tal- 75 Mountain Laurel town, Fay begins to see him as ents of young constituents. Lane, Cold Spring. the solution to her daughter’s The submission period is March 3 to For information problems. The growing friend- April 25. Artwork and the Student In- call 845-265-3773 or Maple Sunday ship between Fay and Beckett formation and Release Form should be email john.stowell@ Photo courtesy of Taconic Outdoor may be the only thing that can dropped off at Maloney’s Newburgh Of- parks.ny.gov or paul. Education Center open the mother’s eyes. Once Jordan Albertson, Jude Columb and fice, 123 Grand St., Newburgh, by April [email protected]. Sylvie’s crippling pill addiction Gael Frezza stand in the Winner’s Circle. 25. Entries can also be accepted via becomes clear to Fay, she must make a Photo courtesy of Pack 137 email at [email protected]. In- decision no parent would wish upon clude a photo of the entry and Release Haldane Transportation Tiger Cub in a jungle diorama. their worst enemy. Form. Drop-off sites throughout the dis- The races are held on a wooden track, Requests Due by April 1 Raised in Bellingham, Wash., Zente- trict for entries submitted by e-mail will built and donated by craftsman Tony aldane Central School District is lis is a professor at New York University, be announced at a later date. Yannitelli, which features a computer- accepting applications for private/ Kanbar Institute of Film and TV. Maloney will utilize social media and H ized timer. Each car races in five heats parochial school transportation for the Tickets for Bottled Up are general ad- the Hudson Valley art community to and the winning times are computed for 2014/2015 school year. Completed appli- mission $9, members $7, purchased at choose winning artwork. Submissions each Scout rank plus the overall winners cations should be mailed to Haldane Cen- the box office or in advance at down- will be posted on Maloney’s Facebook for the Pack. Additionally, the siblings’ tral School District, 15 Craigside Drive, ingfilmcenter.com. Seating is on a first- fan page (April 28 to May 9) and voted cars compete in their own race. Cold Spring, NY 10516, ATTN: Transpor- come, first-served basis. The Downing is on via the “like” button. Entries will be Jude Columb of the Bear den took first tation Dept., and received not later than located at 19 Front St., Newburgh. presented to a panel of local judges from place overall with his Yellow Submarine April 1, 2014. Contact Elisa Travis at the the 18th district of New York at a par- car. Second and third place went to Gael Haldane Transportation Department at ticipant reception, to determine a grand Kurt Rhoads Directs The Frezza and Jordan Albertson, also of the 845-265-9254, ext. 171 with questions. prize winner, winners for each medium, Bear den. All of the participating Scouts Applications can be found on the haldan- Extremists in Cold Spring and a Facebook Fan Favorite. worked hard on their cars and showed eschool.org website. Grand prize winning artwork will be and Beacon good sportsmanship during the race. displayed in the Capitol for one year and The hungry racers and their fans were urt Rhoads will direct two staged the winning student plus one guest will fed homemade pizza and drinks by the Bottled Up to Screen at Kreadings of The Extremists by C.J. receive complimentary airfare in June to North Highlands Fire Explorer Post 21. Hopkins. The two-person show features Washington, D.C. Downing Film Center The “Winners Circle” was sponsored by Rhoads and Brian Dykstra. Performanc- Visit seanmaloney.house.gov/services/ screening of Bottled Up takes place Stanco Auto Body, Mid-Hudson Subaru, es will take place on Saturday, March 22, art-competition, e-mail NY18Art@mail. at the Downing Film Center on Mon- Putnam Tire, Cold Spring Lawn Mower A at 3 p.m. at the Butterfield Library, Cold house.gov or call 845-561-1259. day, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Enid Zentelis, & Tractor and Scanga Innovative Wood- Spring, and at 7 p.m. at the Beacon Insti- writer/director of the film, will offer a Q- working. Audio equipment that helped to tute, Beacon. There is a suggested dona- and-A following the screening. supply the race sound effects was loaned tion of $10. The readings were originally Cub Scouts Race to Finish Filmed in the Beacon and Newburgh by Damian McDonald. planned for Dec. 14, 2013, but were post- area, Bottled Up stars Academy-Award Line in Pinewood Derby Families of boys now in kindergarten poned due to a snowstorm. winner Melissa Leo, and Marin Ireland, ub Scout Pack 137 of Philipstown held through fourth grade who are interest- States Rhoads: “The Extremists is a politi- Josh Hamilton, and Jamie Harrold. A its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, ed in joining Cub Scouts for next year cal satire that turns out to be more than it C compassionate mother ponders sacrific- March 1, hosted by the North Highlands should contact Assistant Cubmaster Tom appears. This 80-minute one-act play dark- ing her own happiness in order to care Fire Department. Thirty-nine scouts and Campanile at 845-475-8795 or Cubmas- ly explores the motives behind the news, 12 siblings competed in a fun-filled day of ter Gary Gunther at cubmaster@cub- broadcasts and pundits. Absurd, insane and races featuring their hand-made cars. scoutpack137.org. terrifying, it is unlike anything you’ve ever The Pinewood Derby is a racing event seen before. This performance may be inap- for Cub Scouts who, with the help of their propriate for children 13 and under.” parents, have built their own cars from Taconic Center to Hold Rhoads is an actor, director and co- an official kit that includes a block of Maple Sunday Pancake founder of TrueNorth Theatre Project. wood, wheels, and nails (axles). As long Most recently he played the Duke in Mea- as the car fits the required measurements Breakfast March 9 sure for Measure at The Shakespeare and weighs no more than 5 ounces, the oin educators from the Taconic Out- Theatre in Washington, D.C. Other roles design is up to the boys’ imagination. Jdoor Education Center for Maple Sun- there include Antony in both Antony and The Scouts of Pack 137 had an abun- day. The Maple Sunday Pancake Break- Cleopatra and Julius Caesar; and Clar- dance of imagination and created cars fast, which includes a backyard maple ence in Richard III. He has acted and that looked like the Hogwarts Express experience, will be held from 8:30 a.m. directed at Hudson Valley Shakespeare from the Harry Potter series and a medic to noon Sunday, March 9. Visit the sugar- Festival for 16 seasons. He and his wife, truck with Indiana Jones atop the cab. house and observe both traditional and actress Nance Williamson, have done 58 Others were inspired by the Minecraft modern methods of collecting and boil- plays together. video game, or the Arrow of Light Award ing sugar maple sap. Dykstra is an actor, playwright and HBO and one reflected Scout rank with a 3-D The event includes taste testing as Enid Zentelis Photo courtesy of The Downing Def Poet. Most recently he (to next page) www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper March 7, 2014 13

Community Briefs

pianists and diverse chamber artists traditional Mehndi design. Thomas, Colin Thomson, Lindsay Walt, performing today, and maintains a ca- Cold Spring resident David Provan Jessica Weiss, and Joan Witek. reer that has taken her to every major works mostly in three dimensions, pro- The work of these artists should be American music center and abroad in ducing minimal and quirkily evocative seen through this early modernist lens. Europe, Russia and Asia. abstract sculptures. His work seems to In some form or another artists seek to For their concert at the Howland Cen- exist on the borders of line and form, renew themselves through each attempt ter the duo has chosen to play Fanta- drawing and modeling. at the canvas. Whether consciously or siestuecke by Robert Schumann Opus 73, Sarrantonio’s landscapes are recog- unconsciously it is often through the use Beethoven’s Sonata No. 3 in A Major Opus nizable for his signature brushwork and of pattern, repetition, and motif (or the 69, Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor brilliant sense of color. In the work on combination of all three) that the artist Opus 40 by Shostakovich, Rachmaninov’s view in this exhibition, Sarrantonio has returns almost instinctually to “articu- Vocalise Opus 34, No.14 and Paganini’s narrowed his palette to black and white late a continuous present.” It can also be Variations on a Theme by Rossini. and the shades in between. argued that if an artwork remains “con- The concert takes place at 4 p.m. Sun- Van Brunt Projects promotes the work of tinuously present” it is neither finished day, March 16, at the Howland Cultural Hudson Valley artists in pop-up shows, mu- nor unfinished. Perhaps this is the exact Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, followed by seum exhibitions and art fairs. An artist talk state at which these artists have arrived. Kurt Rhoads Photo courtesy of TrueNorth Theatre a reception to meet the artists. and reception will be held April Second Sat- The gallery is located at 464 Main St., (from previous page) portrayed Lord Tickets at $30 ($10 students) may be urday. Hudson Beach Glass Gallery is locat- Beacon. Contact 845-440-7901, info@ Capulet in Romeo and Juliet at The Fol- reserved by calling 845-297-9243. Visit ed on the 2nd Floor, 162 Main St., Beacon. matteawan.com, or visit matteawan.com. ger Shakespeare Library in Washington, howlandmusic.org. D.C. Previously he appeared in Lucky Guy with Tom Hanks on Broadway. Film Between a Place and A Show of Ireland: Pastel and television work includes Def Poetry B&WX4 Art Exhibition Candy Opens at Impressions Opens at on HBO, Chappelle’s Show, Knight and Opens March 15 at Hudson Day, Freedomland, Corn, Third Watch Matteawan Gallery RiverWinds Gallery and Law & Order. Beach Glass Gallery iverWinds Gallery presents A Show of C.J. Hopkins is an American playwright. an Brunt Projects presents a group RIreland: Pastel Impressions by Gayle His award-winning plays have been pro- Vexhibition of works in black and Clark Fedigan. The artist uses rich pastels duced and have toured internationally. white by Loel Barr, Alison Petrosky, David to transport to the rocky shores and rolling TrueNorth Theatre Project is a non- Provan and Thomas Sarrantonio March hills of Ireland. The show opens on Bea- profit organization of local theater artists 15 through April 20, at Hudson Beach con Second Saturday March 8, and runs dedicated to bringing new and under- Glass Gallery. On view will be work in di- through April 6. The artist reception will produced works to the Hudson Valley. verse media and styles with the common be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8. The Beacon Institute, 845-838-1600, denominator of an absence of chroma. “A passion to paint is a gift from God bire.org, is located at 191 Main St., Bea- The formal possibilities and expressive requiring contemplation and long hours con. Butterfield Library, 845-265-3040, potential of black and white (and shades of labor,” Fedigan said. “I celebrate cre- butterfieldlibrary.org, is located at 10 of grey) are explored in contrasting and ation. Every painting I do is always going Morris Ave., Cold Spring. compelling ways by these four artists. to be my best: my prayer of thanks.” In B&Wx4 Barr, of Saugerties, is exhib- Fedigan teaches pastel painting at Beacon iting finely detailed drawings in graphite Samantha Bittman, Untitled (Diamonds) Mount St. Mary College, Desmond Campus, on paper, which depict articles of cloth- Image courtesy of Matteawan Gallery Newburgh. She also teaches at the Burren Howland Chamber Music’s ing and evoke the presence, or perhaps school of Art in Lisdoonvarna, Ireland. Spring Season Opens absence, of the people who wore them. atteawan Gallery presents Between a RiverWinds Gallery is a multi-faceted Petrosky, of Saratoga, is showing draw- Mplace and candy: new works in pat- art space featuring many of the finest he spring portion of the Howland ings in ink and hand decorated ceramic tern + repetition + motif by fifteen artists Hudson Valley artists: traditional fine TChamber Music Circle’s season offers pieces, which have evolved from her in- organized by independent curator Jason art and contemporary crafts including a varied program. Two string quartets terest in the sacred space of the mandala Andrew. The show runs March 8 through paintings, photography, jewelry, cards, return, the Voxare and the Shanghai, and her love of the patterning found in April 5, with an opening reception from 6 ceramics, scarves and hand dyed yarn. Istanpitta: A Medieval Dance Band with to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday members of Early Music New York and The title takes its cue from through Monday, noon to 9 p.m. Beacon opening the season is Narek Hakhnaz- a phrase by Gertrude Stein, Second Saturday. RiverWinds Gallery is aryan, cello, with Noreen Polera, piano. who over 100 years ago seek- located at 172 Main St., Beacon. Call 845- Since playing for HCMC’s audience in ing a literary equivalent to 838-2880. Visit riverwindsgallery.com. 2010, Hakhnazaryan was awarded the cubism attempted in Gold Medal at her prose to “banish the 2011 XIV memory” to “articulate International a continuous present Tchaikovsky where writing recreates Competition, itself anew in each suc- the most presti- cessive moment.” gious prize giv- Artists include Sa- en to a cellist. mantha Bittman, Jeri Pianist Coppola, Rob de Oude, Polera ranks Hermine Ford, Tamara among the Gonzales, Libby Hartle, Noreen Polera most highly Brece Honeycutt, Mary Photo courtesy of Howland regarded B&WX4 exhibit opens at Hudson Beach Glass Judge, John Silvis, An- Cliffs of Mohr by Gayle Clark Fedigan Chamber Music Circle collaborative March 15. Image courtesy of Van Brunt Projects drew Spence, Austin Image courtesy of RiverWinds Gallery 14 March 7, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Those Tap-Dancing Teens Return:Anything Goes (from page 7) shipboard order, bartenders, ministers, Harcourt, whom she describes as “sassy, Bobby Convertino and Craig Roffman, show amidst many snow day cancella- FBI men, photographers, the mysterious ditzy and controlling — really fun — a who have spent many whole weekends tions, the cast is ready to head up the ‘old lady in a wheelchair’ and — but of combo you just can’t beat.” She also working on it. We’ve also had a huge gangplank and take their places at the course — a small lapdog, prone to serves as a dance captain, which means level of support from Damian McDonald stern, bow and points in between, all the running away. In classic 30s screwball she must learn every bit of choreography on the sound and lighting and Boo Close while singing irresistible lyrics like these, fashion, mistaken identities, outrage, for everyone in the show and rehearse and Charlotte Palmer Lane with pulled at random from Friendship: many duets, and almost as many and go over the material with small costumes as well as [teacher] Andrea “If you ever feel so happy you land marriage proposals ensue, all groups on behalf of choreographer Katie McCue, our assistant director, who in jail, I’m your bail accompanied by some of Cole Porter’s Bissinger, so that everyone is kept up to always goes above and beyond.” If you ever lose your teeth when most familiar (I Get A Kick Out of You, speed. Duncan loves being a dance In choosing a musical each year, you’re out to dine, borrow mine It’s De-lovely, Easy To Love, the title captain, saying “it’s so awesome, because Mechalakos, who holds a B.M. and M.M. If they ever cook your goose, turn song) and more obscure (The Gypsy In people look up to you as someone who in vocal performance and literature from me loose Me, There’s No Cure Like Travel) tunes. knows what’s going on, plus I get to Rochester’s Eastman School of Music If you ever lose your mind, I’ll be With about 40 parts, none would work one-on-one with kids who are where she had an opera fellowship, says kind dispute that certainly one of the struggling, so it’s really fulfilling.” She the score is the first thing that compels If you’re ever in a mill and get showiest will be Cheeky, the Pekingese, calls Bissinger “Fantastic — an her interest. sawed in half, I won’t laugh to be played, after a Philipstown-wide inspiration. She works so hard and puts “The music has to have integrity for It’s friendship, friendship, just a search, by Bella, a one-and-a half-year- so much of her time into these shows me to put out the effort,” she notes. “With perfect blendship; old Shih Tzu, who lives with her family, along with running her own dance Cole Porter, I find there’s a similar style when other friendships have the Cofinis, in Cold Spring. Bella’s studio — it’s amazing.” In addition to all to what comes out of jazz, harmonically ceased to jell, ours will still be swell.” program bio states: “She is a happy of this activity, Duncan is understudying — there are some wild chords going on.” dog and instantly makes everyone she the lead role of Reno Sweeney. This production is using the arrange- Anything Goes, which is suitable for all comes in contact with very happy … This Director Martha Mechalakos says ments done for the 1987 Lincoln Center re- ages, will be performed at the Haldane is Bella’s first stage performance and she the cast has been enjoying the rehearsal vival production, which are more oriented auditorium on Friday and Saturday, and her family are very excited!” process. “This show is fun — a romp. I toward a swing band, and not reliant on March 14 and 15, at 7 p.m., and at 2 p.m. Bella’s main “handler” on stage will chose it because it gave a whole lot of a heavy string section. An 11- or 12-piece on Sunday, March 16. Tickets cost $15 for be Haldane senior Alison Duncan, who kids some opportunities; there are quite band, including many professional musi- adults, $8 for students and seniors. For has thus far handled roles in every single a few good parts, a good balance of roles cians, will accompany the students. reservations and information call the Haldane fall and spring drama and with some ensemble parts beyond just a After months of rehearsals and the school at 845-265-9254, ext. 111. Tickets musical production since sixth grade. dance ensemble because there are some daunting challenge of mounting this will also be available at the door if the She started after tagging along with a strong singers who aren’t necessarily performance is not sold out. friend to an audition, thinking she’d get great dancers.” Mechalakos promises a a non-speaking role. 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Roots and Shoots So temperature fluctuations be- tween daytime and nighttime trigger the tree to produce sap, but why? Where Does That Syrup Come From? Trees also respond to light, but the and when it cools down at night, it goes reintroduction of cold and warm tem- By Pamela Doan back down. peratures after the winter tells the tree Why is it okay to take sap from a to feed the buds. Eventually all the tree’s aybe you’ve noticed that metal tree? Doesn’t the tree need all its food? energy will be used to feed the leaves buckets have started to appear We take such a small amount of all and you can’t take sap from it any lon- on maple trees this week. Maple M the sap the tree produces that it doesn’t ger. There’s a short window in the spring syrup season is about to begin. Maple harm the tree. The buds still get enough trees dominate the landscape around when you can get the sap. food. We follow the guidelines, too, and here and I was curious to learn more This winter has been colder and only tap trees that are at least 40 years about this interaction with our native seems longer than usual, too. How trees. John Stowell, the Parks Supervisor old and 10 inches in diameter. For each has that affected tapping? at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center, additional 10 inches of diameter, you can No sap has run yet. On average, that’s answered a few questions. Gathering sap add one more tap up to a total of four for very late. For the past 14 out of 15 years A spile and bucket attached to a sugar from maples is done by tapping the tree, a 200-year-old tree. I’ve boiled sap by now and this year I maple tree to gather sap for maple making a small round hole with a drill Will tapping harm a tree? Does the haven’t even been able to tap yet. syrup. Photo by P. Doan and fitting it with a hollow spile, like a hole open a wound in the tree? To learn more and see Stowell’s efforts straw. It allows the sap to be drained into The hole seals afterward. I can show trees produce sap. firsthand, visit the TOEC this Sunday you trees that I’ve tapped many times re- a container. Sugar maples produce the highest con- March 9, for their Maple Sunday Pancake peatedly over the years and you wouldn’t Roots and Shoots: How does it work centration of sugar in the sap. The ratio Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Visit and why does the tree produce sap? find any evidence. Nature heals itself. of sugar to water is highest. It takes 40 nysparks.com/environment/nature-cen- The only way to really damage a tree is if Stowell: The pull and push of gravity ters/3/details.aspx for more information. you completely girdled it, cutting into the gallons of sugar maple sap to make one moves the sap through the tree’s phloem Philipstown resident James Davey first inch or so chokes the tree and kills it. gallon of syrup and twice that, 80 gal- and xylem. The temperature triggers it. is tapping my neighbor’s sugar maples The stored product is drawn up by the Why are sugar maples used for ma- lons of red maple sap to make one gallon across the road. He said, “I’m expecting tree when it gets above 35-40 degrees ple syrup and not other trees? Many of syrup. to see a decent run starting this week- end. It’s a very small operation. I’ve got about 16 taps out and that will bring in about five gallons of syrup.” Due to climate change, studies have shown that sugar maple production in our area could drastically change over the next 100 years. A study by Brian Chabot, professor of ecology and evo- lutionary biology at Cornell University, forecast that sap could run as early as Christmas by the year 2100 and that there would be fewer flow days. Another study co-authored by Arthur DeGaetano, a Cornell earth and atmospheric scien- tist, showed that some areas would not have enough days with freezing tempera- tures to gather sap at all. Haldane Basketball Continues to Roll Since 1969 Pictured here following Class C Section 1 championships Feb. 28, Haldane Basketball N continued its roll this week. Call R IN A Today to G Both the Haldane girls and boys basketball teams advanced in the state high school W Class C basketball tournament on Tuesday (March 4) at the Westchester County Schedule Your

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lamation, but I have of the Beacon Arts Award to Hubbard, Beacon Arts Awards Honor Linda Hubbard a huge amount of who, after expressing “Wow, I’m just so love … Here’s how delighted,” went on to describe her out- Party at Dia:Beacon draws Linda came to be presi- fit, sourced wholly by Beacon merchants, record crowd dent … I was looking for down to her “shoes by Mountaintops, someone to replace me. body by Beacon Pilates” — drawing spir- By Alison Rooney The main thing, which ited applause. Hubbard allowed that, “I’ve made me realize she was been known to nudge. We plow through or 2014, the Beacon Arts awards re- the right person for the agendas; I’ve given assignments. My ‘I turned to the location of their first job, was that she answered have an idea’ emails make people ner- Fceremony, Dia:Beacon, to celebrate emails right away, at 1 a.m. vous. I have loved every single minute of Beacon’s continued ascendancy in the … There’s a tradition that it. We’ve come a long way, baby.” arts, and to honor their first president, everyone always says no, Hubbard concluded remarks by men- Linda T. Hubbard, owner of the River- then turns out to be great.” tioning that she babysat her grandsons two Winds Gallery and mover and shaker Pasti then listed several days a week and often read the children’s in all things arts in Beacon and beyond. “things Linda did” while book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do BeaconArts is an all-volunteer, nonprofit president, including over- You See? by Eric Carle. Hubbard then sub- organization whose mission, in part, is to seeing the launching of stituted a round-up of Beacon cultural and encourage the advancement of the City Beacon Open Studios, Riv- civic entities — in her rendition of the text. of Beacon as an arts and cultural center. erFest, the “Electric Pro- “I am in awe of the people assembled at The filled-to-capacity parking lot at jected” project, the Beacon Dia:Beacon Thursday night for the Bea- Dia reflected the turnout for this fourth Arts Awards themselves con Arts Awards and the performers that edition of the awards Feb. 27. That crowd and, overall, “bringing in shared their talent with us. I am in awe filled the space in the Dan Flavin gal- so many individual artists, of the setting — Dia:Beacon — the Dan lery, where the multicolored light sculp- Sen. Terry Gipson with Linda T. Hubbard Photo by Mary Ann Glass not just businesses.” Flavin room — the light,” Hubbard said. tures emanated a peach-pink hue, which A Sound and Movement But most of all I am in awe of the spirit changed as the outside light faded, add- derstand what it takes to try to work with performance to Bach, by of community that was present — people ing a special character to the evening. artists — you know how difficult that can Susan Osberg, dancer, and Kathleen Pat- working together to support the arts and After socializing and nibbling on food be! Many years ago people here in the city rick, violinist, drew the audience into a build a community; the BeaconArts orga- catered by Beacon’s Homespun Foods, of Beacon did that, through the power hushed focus, before Dan Rigney, current nization that works so hard to support the the evening got under way with a perfor- of imagination and creativity. The per- BeaconArts president, introduced the arts. I am so honored to be recognized by mance of Breaths by the Beacon Music son who led that charge is here tonight: board and then made the presentation this amazing assembly of people.” Factory People’s Choir under the direc- Linda Hubbard.” Gipson then presented tion of Garrison’s Cat Guthrie. Hubbard with a New York State procla- mation, telling her that it was for “the The evening’s host, Karen Michel, im- Women Artists Featured at Howland (from page 7) mediately connected the light in “this importance of what you have done. You magnificent space” and the work of the have set an example of what people in symbol and celebration of women and life edge,” she said relating this to the porous, honoree, saying, “Linda takes the light New York State should be following.” as opposed to the symbol of evil it later be- shifting boundaries between, among oth- of the Hudson Valley and incorporates it Beacon’s Mayor Randy Casale stated: came. She likened the shape of the snake er things, friends and strangers. Some of into her photos … Tonight is to shed light “There’s been a transformation from be- to the modern symbol for DNA marking Vikstrom’s watercolors have added ele- on Linda.” With that, she introduced the ing a city driven from industrialization its continued connection as a life force. ments that come from “a whole drawer first speaker of the evening, Dia:Beacon’s to the arts. Linda Hubbard pioneered the Janet Ruhe-Schoen displayed intimate full of paintings that didn’t work out.” Managing Director, Susan Sayre Bat- west end of Main Street. BeaconArts and mixed-media photo collages that make She makes collages adding pieces from ton, who welcomed the crowd saying, its board help make our community one of use of special linen photosensitive cloth these discarded works, which “creates a “We’re honored to be hosting this event the best cities in the Hudson Valley.” Casale ink on which she also adds ink and em- different more whimsical feel.” for Linda Hubbard. We’re opening our proclaimed Feb. 27, 2014, as ‘hereby dedicat- broidery elements to explore her themes. The show is open from 1 to 5 p.m., doors because Linda Hubbard and all of ed in honor of Ms. Linda Hubbard.” Mary In one collage she had a photo of Simone Thursdays through Sundays, excluding you opened your doors to Dia; we came Kay Vrba, executive director of Dutchess de Beauvoir, the French writer whose Sundays March 16 and March 30. The together to create something special … County Tourism extended these thoughts book The Second Sex was groundbreaking Howland Cultural Center is located at I hope you saw the recent ‘I Love New with “We all know that Linda Hubbard is a on the subject of women’s role in society 477 Main St., Beacon. York’ commercial, which is driving traffic cheerleader for the arts. She ‘gets’ that tour- in 1950, contrasted with a to Main Street as well as to Dia:Beacon.” ism and the arts are partners.” woman known as Nadia Kelly Ellenwood, Vice president of Bea- Charlie North, president of Dutchess from Afghanistan who conArts spoke next, noting BeaconArts’ County Regional Chamber of Commerce died in an “honor killing” mission, adding, “but we go beyond that. continued the thread: “I’ve known Linda over her refusal of her One of our functions is to be a fiscal spon- Hubbard for a long time … The arts are husband’s demand she sor for others.” She announced three proj- the magnet that brings in the business. stop writing poetry. ects which had just been awarded grants Go into any renaissance in any city in the “I love watercolor be- through Arts MidHudson: Beacon Inde- USA and it’s because of the arts. There’s cause you relinquish pendent Film Festival ($1,500); Beacon always a leader and that’s Linda: silent, control, you put water Open Studios ($1,450) and Beacon 3-D but deadly; speaks softly, carries a big and paint on paper and — a new, annual, outdoor sculpture event stick. She’s an example of a consummate it goes where you didn’t debuting in May, ($1,200). volunteer, an example of what a leader is: expect it to go,” said Kate “Dignitaries” were then introduced, a mensch.” And thereupon, yet another Vikstrom, whose artis- tic endeavors include headed by New York State Sen. Terry proclamation was presented to Hubbard. the weekly layout of The Gipson, 41st district, who referred to his Introduced as “Past president of Bea- Paper. “With watercolor background as a theatrical set designer conArts, current pooh-bah of the Samuel I like the fact that not before stating: “As a state senator I do Dorsky Museum” Sara Pasti was procla- everything has a hard understand the power of creativity. I un- mation-free, noting: “I don’t have a proc- Kate Vikstrom Photo by K.E. Foley

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