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FREE | Friday, June 20, 2014 69 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info A Good Revenue Month Developer asks if village will rent space at Butterfield

By Michael Turton

t has been a good revenue month for the Village of Cold Spring as it re- Iceived approval for three grants total- ing $202,000 to fund what Mayor Ralph Falloon described at the June 17 meeting of the Village Board as “much needed projects.” The grants include $75,000 from NYSERDA to update the Village Zoning Code, bringing it into compliance Leonora Burton, seen here with her beloved Tara, advocated parking meters with the Comprehensive Plan. A Certified 28 years ago. Local Government Grant of $17,000 will The Depot’s Tom Rolston feels weather is the be used by the Historic District Review biggest challenge to operating a business in Board to update the ordinance govern- Cold Spring. Photos by M. Turton ing the historic district and to upgrade standards. The Federal Emergency Man- agement Agency (FEMA) also provided a Main Street grant of almost $110,000, which will en- able the village to move the flood-prone West Street pumping station to higher Mainstays ground on New Street. Established business owners talk A committee of five will be appointed to complete the zoning update. By appointing about livelihood qualified committee members the village By Michael Turton will be able to claim $25,000 in in-kind service as its contribution to the project. hey are the At Tuesday’s meeting Trustee Mike voice of experi- Bowman objected to Trustee Stephanie Tence — Main Hawkins’ suggestion that the Village Street Cold Spring’s Board begin interviewing candidates veteran business own- to fill the zoning update committee be- ers who have managed Vera Keil, owner of The Pig Hill Inn, advises new business owners cause he had just received the final con- to keep their doors to “simply treat customers the way you’d like to be treated.” tract between the village and NYSERDA open despite studies (New York State Energy Research and that show up to 90 an off-season,” she to children’s clothes, blankets and toys. Development Authority). Village Attor- percent of businesses said. “I persuade Burton sees one big challenge to doing ney Mike Liguori responded that it was fail in the first year. a lot of corporate business on Main Street. “Honestly, it’s appropriate to begin “to tee up the com- Their stories are of clients to send bas- the way the police mark tires and give out mittee” while ensuring that all changes persistence, creativity kets in January.” tickets,” she said. “People tell me they’re requested by the village are included in and hard work. Valentine’s Day, not coming back.” She bristles over what the final contract language. Leonora Burton, Easter and other she thinks is a blind eye being turned Bowman also questioned if it was ap- proprietor of The holidays are a boon to sidewalk sales that violate local laws propriate to name Greenplan upfront as Country Goose, set to “off-season”while parking is strictly enforced. the consultant to assist with the proj- up shop in 1986 af- sales. “I love it ev- She enjoys a large local customer base ect rather than issuing a Request for ter coming here from Caryn Cannova peeks through a ery time Hallmark but has seen a change in clientele. Young Proposals. Liguori said that including South Wales, via New gnome cut-out in Kismet’s Secret comes up with a people now routinely enter her shop while Greenplan in the (Continued on page 5) York City. While many Garden. new holiday,” she gazing intently into various electronic local business owners said. Burton thinks devices. “They aren’t that interested,” she cringe at the thought of winter, Burton, her support of other local entrepreneurs said. “I think the generation coming up is whose store literally offers up everything has also helped. Goods include locally going to make it difficult for small shops.” from soup to nuts, is an exception. roasted coffee and locally produced items Her advice to new business owners is “With the gift baskets I don’t really have — from books, CDs, preserves and biscotti simple. “Stick to (Continued on page 3) As School Year Ends, GUFS Board Looks to Improve ucation heard reports dents in the library with the goal of mak- Library, Other Features and had lengthy dis- ing it the center and the hub of the school.” cussions about im- The recommendations for the library Haldane honors retirees, proving the quality of education and qual- focused on two main areas that would receives contract update ity of life for students and teachers alike in make the library more accessible and use- the coming year. ful to students. Reed was impressed with By Pamela Doan The June 4 meeting featured a presenta- the system at the Croton school district tion by the librarian, Mary Reed; Melissa that used bins with images to display s the 2013-14 academic year wound Harris, teacher aide; and Joseph Man- books for younger students instead of the down this month for the Garrison nozzi, librarian from BOCES (Putnam- Dewey Decimal System, which she said AUnion Free School and Haldane Northern Westchester Board of Coopera- children don’t understand until fourth Central School Districts, their respective tive Educational Services), who assisted grade. Reed used a bin with the image of The proposed Fjord Trail would create boards looked toward what lies ahead — them with information about best prac- a princess on it as an example. When a a safer, clear path past Mayor’s Park though Haldane also took time to honor tices from other districts. Principal Steph- student asked for a book about princesses, while improving parking and realigning those who contributed to what has been. anie Impellittiere described the effort as instead of looking it up, she could point the the fence. Photo by M. Turton At two meetings, the GUFS Board of Ed- “improving the overall experience of stu- student to (Continued on page 3) 2 June 20, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Mouths to Feed five bunches of kale in the fridge waiting to be used up. And Green Relief knowing, too, that at 5:30 every day — By Celia Barbour the exact time when you should be pre- ometimes I cook food for people. paring said spinach And sometimes I cook food for food and cucumbers in S— by which I mean that what I cook anticipation of sup- and when I cook it are determined not per — the kitchen by hunger or desire or even my everlast- suddenly becomes ing wish to make my children happy, but the last place on by the imminence of a particular ingre- earth you want to dient’s expiration (or wilt) date. In other be. Because at that words, sometimes I feel compelled to very same moment, cook something up even though I don’t the air outdoors particularly want to. shifts to cool, the In winter, this happens seldom enough yard is charged with I hardly notice it. This is mostly because golden light, and the winter vegetables — roots, brassicas and kids abandon their the like — survive for a very long time homework and head once they’ve been harvested. You can outside barefoot to put a few beets and a head of cabbage in toss a Frisbee be- your refrigerator, and three weeks later, neath the welcom- you’ll find that same cabbage and beets ing trees. just hanging out there, chilling, not even wondering what you’re going to do with them let alone when, they are so totally Gazpacho Photos by C. Barbour fine with whatever. suppertime coincides with Frisbee time, tomatoes nor onions, I wondered what But try ignoring your strawberries or cu- and the spinach is going bad just as your makes a gazpacho a gazpacho. So I looked cumbers or tender baby spinach, and you children are growing older? it up in Larousse Gastronomique, and it will hear about it. Not from the ignored Into this crisis sweeps green gazpacho turns out that gazpacho is: “A Spanish fruits and vegs themselves (unless you — El Libertador, as I now like to think of soup … made with bread and vegetables.” live in one of those talking-objects worlds it. Or anyway, that’s how it was for me last In fact, the very name gazpacho comes typically inhabited by Disney characters week. I was looking for a delicious way from Arabic for “soaked bread.” or schizophrenics), but from your con- to use up just one or two of my ticking- This one may look daunting because it science, which, in its tone of gentle disap- time-bomb vegetables and came across a calls for a long list of ingredients, but it is probation, will remind you that you might All of which is to say early summer can recipe in Plenty, the genius cookbook by actually easy as pie to make because you ought not to have bought three pounds of be a very high-stress time for a cook — in the amazing Yotam Ottolenghi, that uses just rough-chop the big stuff, put it all in baby spinach the last time you were at much the same way that a Tom Cruise five plus herbs and stale bread. a blender, and whirr it smooth. And it’s the market, knowing, as you did (if you’d character’s life gets high-stress when he I’ve had many alternative gazpachos in wildly, addictively delicious. Best of all, just bothered to stop and think about it) has to defuse a bomb in a high-rise and the past few years, including several made since you eat it ice-cold, it is perfectly con- that you were not going to be eating din- at the same time save a girl who is about with almonds and grapes. Still, when I tent to hang out in the refrigerator like ner at home for the next few nights, and to be cut in two. Because: How do you noticed that this recipe called for neither some easygoing cabbage while you run that you already had two cucumbers and prioritize? What do you choose when outside to join the kids and throw their Green Gazpacho Frisbee straight into the rose bushes.

Adapted from Plenty, by Yotam Ottolenghi (Chronicle Books, 2011)

3 slices stale white bread 6 cups baby spinach (or substitute 1 ½ cups walnuts up to two cups torn kale) 2 celery stalks (including leaves) 1 cup basil leaves 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded 1/3 cup parsley leaves 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded 4 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 cucumbers (or 1½ English 1 cup olive oil cucumbers), peeled and seeded 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt 2 heads green garlic or 4 cloves 1 teaspoon sugar garlic, peeled salt and pepper to taste

• Heat an oven or toaster oven to 350˚. If the bread is not dried out, lay it on the rack to toast. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet, and toast, tossing occasionally, until fragrant about 8 minutes. • Roughly chop the bread, celery, peppers, cucumbers, and garlic. Place in a blender with the remaining ingredients plus about a cup of cold water and blend until smooth, adding more water as needed. Taste and adjust the salt and vinegar. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. If you like, blend the gazpacho with a few ice cubes just before serving.

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Main Street Mainstays (from page 1) help local businesses. “Get that trolley tough,” she said. “I’m planning for retire- sorted out. It’s a wasted piece of equip- ment in the near future.” it,” she says. “When I first started I knew that her merchandise wouldn’t duplicate ment — no one rides it,” he said, referring nothing about retail.” Kismet’s. “That was awesome,” Cannova Selling an experience to the green trolley operated by Putnam said. She says that other new businesses The Pig Hill Inn is a Cold Spring bed- A treacherous winter County on weekends throughout the tour- and-breakfast. Unlike many of her fellow Kismet, formerly Payning by Caryn, can learn from that example. “Find your ist season. “And parking now is the worst business owners, Vera Keil didn’t move to was established in 2000 by Caryn Can- own niche, one that’s not already here, it’s ever been.” He said it was a mistake Cold Spring to set up shop. “We moved nova who came to Cold Spring after and stick to it. And have a sense of com- for the village to eliminate the parking here in 1978 because I wanted my son to retiring as a dancer in New York City. munity — don’t be a Lone Ranger.” enforcement officer who, he said, “kept be born here. I didn’t buy the inn until She is still reeling from the past winter, Twenty-nine years and counting some semblance of order” on Main Street. 1998.” A native of Prague, in the Czech Re- which she described as “treacherous” for While visiting Newburgh around 1980, He also has thoughts for new busi- public, Keil describes the inn’s peak sea- business. “You can’t combat the weath- Tom Rolston happened into Cold Spring; ness owners. “Sell only what people can son of April through November as “crazy.” er,” she said. “I didn’t do in the first five he liked it so much he stayed. Next year carry; be consistent with your hours and As for winter, “We kind of look forward months what I usually do in January.” will mark the 30th year for his restau- probably the most important thing: Get to it,” she said. She explained that the inn She is seeking her real estate license to rant, The Depot. “Weather is the biggest involved with the community.” still books to capacity on weekends, but help make up some of her losses. problem for businesses in Cold Spring,” A Main Street rarity the slower weekdays are a time to catch Never one to stay pat, Cannova said that he said. “If it rains all weekend it destroys Carolyn Merante, owner of Carolyn’s up on work that can’t be done during “I do everything possible to make my store business.” Winters are a challenge, too, Flower Shoppe, is a rarity among Main peak period. Location has been a big plus. aesthetically pleasing.” During the recent but after 29 of them Rolston has a well- Street business owners. She comes from “We’re very fortunate to be so close to the tough economy she expanded her hours practiced strategy. “A lot of our employ- Cold Spring. “I was born and raised here train. It’s a big advantage,” she said. rather than cut back. “You also have to re- ees go back to school, there’s less payroll — and so was my dad,” she said. “And Marketing has been a major factor invent yourself,” she said. She created Kis- and we cut things back,” he explained. my husband [John] too.” Merante and in success. Keil said she sells an experi- met’s Secret Garden, an outdoor space for “Business in winter isn’t that bad.” Din- her father opened the flower shop in ence — an atmosphere that is “friendly children decorated with flowers, brightly ner specials such as “steak night” and 1976. Winter does not pose a challenge. and cozy, with great breakfasts and a colored chairs, gnomes and fairies. She “pasta night” are a trademark of The De- “I have all the holidays … and people staff willing to do almost anything for rents the garden out for special events. pot’s weeknight winter menu, designed still die in winter,” she said, adding that guests,” offering a place very different Visitors can also take photos of their chil- to appeal to local residents. His clien- funerals have always been a significant from a hotel. “People think of our inn as dren peeking through the face of a gnome tele is a “good mix of locals and tour- part of her business. Merante is also a home away from home.” That comfort- or a fairy — for a small fee. ists” although like others Rolston said one of very few local shopkeepers with level means repeat customers. “Some Cannova also thinks Main Street busi- his customer base has changed. “They no complaint about parking — thanks people come here four or five times a ness has changed. “Customers are less af- used to be very young — from 18 and up to the store’s large parking lot. She, too, year,” Keil said. Repeat business also fluent. You don’t see as many BMWs and when that was the drinking age … now has seen change. “A lot of people used to means good word-of-mouth promotion. Audis.” She feels that overlap in Main our customers are mainly 30 years and buy flats of annual flowers,” she said. “I “It’s the best advertising you can get,” Street merchandise is a problem that up.” Many come back. “We get a lot of sell hardly any now.” Big stores changed she said. Keil also pointed to the inn’s started about four years ago. On the oth- repeats from northern Jersey, Yorktown, things. “You can’t compete with Home website and consistent, positive reviews er hand, the owner of a jewelry store that Mahopac and Poughkeepsie. And a lot of Depot and Walmart,” she said. The key on BedandBreakfast.com and Trip Advi- will open soon at the corner of Main and people take the train.” to her success over almost four decades? sor as being very helpful. Kemble paid her a visit recently to ensure Rolston has ideas about what would “You have to be persistent and you have For Keil, there is no magic to success. to be here. I’m here from 9 to 5, Monday “You have to work hard, be dedicated and through Saturday.” She isn’t envious of friendly. Basically you just have to treat young new business owners. “Times are people the way you’d like to be treated.” GUFS Board Looks to Improvements (from page 1) a shelf with the bin of the image with the vironment that is engaging, dynamic and princess and inside the child could search purposeful in encouraging learning.” Putnam Valley Man Held on Burglary Charges through all books in that category. Haldane recognitions and contract They pointed out that about 10 percent negotiation utnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a 40-year-old of the library shelf space is taken up by Meeting June 17, the Haldane school PPutnam Valley man on burglary charges stemming from his alleged involvement books that are out of use, old, and should board recognized seven faculty and staff in several break-ins of homes in the Town of Putnam Valley. probably be discarded. Mannozzi shared members who are retiring at the end of The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of burglaries throughout guidelines from the National Library the school year or retired during the past Association on how to weed books from the town where copper plumbing pipes were stolen. Most of the homes were year — former Superintendent Mark Vil- either under construction or vacant seasonal cottages at the time of the thefts. the library. The guidelines address how lanti, Ginny Pidala, Michael Klubnick, long to keep a book and when to replace it The cases were referred to investigators from the Sheriff’s Bureau of Criminal Christine Donovan, Judy Hammond, Investigation. and diversify the collection. On a regular Candy Zgolinski, and Shirley Maloney — basis, Reed wants to scrutinize the collec- who were all thanked for their service. After a lengthy investigation by sheriff’s investigators and with the assistance from tion and use the guidelines to determine Michelle Grasso, a high school teacher; detectives from the Town of Yorktown Police Department, Irving N. Baisley of 632 when to replace or remove a book. Ryan McConville, an elementary/middle- Oscawana Lake Road was arrested. He was taken into custody by Investigator Thomas Corless on June 12, 2014, at about 1:15 p.m. The board had many questions about school teacher; and Brent Harrington, the process of choosing which books to elementary/middle school principal, re- discard and concerns about maintain- Baisley was charged with two counts of burglary in the third degree, a felony. He ceived tenure and were congratulated was arraigned before Putnam Valley Town Justice Gina Capone and ordered held ing a diverse selection that would appeal and thanked by the board. This is an an- at the Putnam County Correctional Facility without bail. He is scheduled to appear to readers of all levels. All agreed that nual special presentation that the board in court at 9:30 a.m. on June 24. books in good condition that are relevant does to show appreciation for the staff to the curriculum should be maintained and their years of service. At this time, the investigation is continuing and additional criminal charges are expected. and that keeping multiple copies of a The middle-school Destination Imagi- classic wasn’t necessary if it wasn’t be- nation Team was also recognized and cel- ing checked out. Overall, the recommen- NOTE: A charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent unless ebrated by the board for placement at the and until proven guilty. dations will streamline and expand the global finals last month. The team won at library’s collection while making it more the level of regional and state finals be- accessible to younger readers. fore advancing to the global competition At their meeting on June 18, the board where it competed in Tennessee with heard from the Education Task Force, a teams from across the United States and group of teachers and parents who have other countries. The students — Olivia spent the past year visiting three other Olsen, Michael Scicluna, Abigail Platt, school districts and evaluating GUFS for Noah Bingham, Andy Scicluna, Daniel their best practices. The two parents, Bajsicki, and Laura Cosma — placed 17th. four teachers and principal visited Cro- Board President Gillian Thorpe gave ton, Chappaqua, and Pocantico Hills to an update on the status of the Haldane observe their programs. They shared Faculty Association contract negotia- their findings with the board and rec- tions. HFA members voted to reject a ommended long- and short-term goals tentative agreement on June 3 after both based on their experiences. sides had expressed positive sentiments “I’m so proud of them. They have been about the settlement and the hope that it open-minded, creative and honest about would restore staff and program cuts for our work here at Garrison. I love that the 2014-15 school year. teachers become leaders,” said GUFS Su- “Although this setback was disap- perintendent Laura Mitchell. pointing for everyone involved, both The recommendations include 11 teams still hope to find a win/win agree- short-term goals addressing areas like ment,” Thorpe said. “Given the nature of scheduling, community partnerships, negotiations, I cannot say more at the professional development and facilities. moment, but we will share information Mitchell said, “We want to create an en- as it becomes available.” 4 June 20, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Patriot Trail on the Road to the Fourth of July Publisher Historical markers stud the landscape in Philipstown, though drivers Gordon Stewart often can’t stop when passing. Managing Editor Kevin E. Foley

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Calendar Editor Chip Rowe Commander of West Point Benedict [email protected] Arnold lived at the house of Beverly Copy Editor Robinson (a prominent member of Mary Ann Ebner the Philipse family and a loyalist) while he arranged to deliver the Sports Editor plans to the forts at West Point to Kathie Scanlon This small fort at Sugar Loaf was the British. When Arnold learned that [email protected] manned by 130 soldiers as a part of Arnold’s Flight, located on Route 9D Gen. Washington would discover his Reporters the line of forts that stretched north about 3/4 miles south of Desmond- treason, he fled from the Robinson Sommer Hixson from Peekskill to defend West Point Fish Library, Garrison. During the House to British protection. Arnold Pamela Doan and prevent possible British control Revolutionary War, it was near this escaped to England, where he lived of the Hudson. This marker is located spot that Benedict Arnold rowed out the remainder of his life. This marker Photographer Maggie Benmour on Route 9D about 1 mile south of to the British ship The Vulture and is located on Route 9D, less than one Garrison Four Corners. became an American traitor. mile south of Garrison Four Corners. Advertising Director Photo by Michelle McEwen Photo by Clayton Smith Photo by Michelle McEwen Michele Gedney Interns Michelle McEwen Clayton Smith For information on advertising: Tree Advisory Committee Continues Efforts in Cold Spring 845-809-5584 Email: [email protected] Chair outlines The Tree Advisory Committee is 5. Why is this work needed? Advertising closing: Tuesday at noon charged with composing and recom- A plan is needed direly to ensure that Requirements: PDF or jpeg community role mending to the village two documents: the street and park trees we all enjoy are (minimum 300 dpi) rees provide numerous benefits (1) an organized, efficient and informed kept healthy and attractive. Take Main Review our rate sheet: to urban areas, including villages plan to manage the care of village- Street for example. On Main Street www.philipstown.info/ads T— from beautifying streets and owned trees on our streets and in our alone there are nearly a dozen trees in © philipstown.info 2014 improving air quality to increasing prop- public parks; and (2) a tree ordinance the latter stages of dying. Many of the (tree law) that establishes a permanent largest and most beautiful trees on our All rights reserved. No part of this erty values and providing much appreci- tree commission that will implement the best traveled road appear healthy but publication may be reproduced in ated shade on hot summer days. Planting plan over the long term. will begin to rapidly decline in the next any form, mechanical or electronic, trees may be the most popular and sim- five to 10 years because they are being without written permission of the plest form of environmental enhance- 2. Is the Tree Advisory Committee strangled by roots cramped in planting publisher. Advertisements designed ment that a community can undertake. a permanent fixture in village boxes that are too small and/or poorly by The Paper are copyrighted and In recent months trees have been in the government? maintained; several are already show- may not be reproduced in whole or news more frequently than usual in Cold No. The Tree Advisory Committee will ing signs of this decline. By mid-sum- in part without permission. Spring. Last September, the village es- be disbanded once the tree ordinance tablished a small nursery on Kemble Av- and tree management plan have been mer planting boxes are often overgrown enue, with community volunteers doing prepared to the satisfaction of the mayor with weeds and full of dog waste. In sev- the planting. In November, the Village and Board of Trustees. If, following [a] eral cases the wrong species of tree was Board unanimously approved formation public hearing, the mayor and Board of planted in the wrong place. When trees of a Tree Advisory Committee to help Trustees enact the ordinance establish- are too big for their location, sidewalks manage trees found on village-owned ing a tree commission, the tree manage- often heave and the utility company lands. A subsequent call for volunteers ment plan will be refined and imple- prunes the trees heavily, compromising resulted in 11 village residents coming mented by volunteers appointed [to] that the health of the tree and leaving the forward to form the first committee. new, permanent commission. The tree village with an unattractive tree. All of Often when a new committee is formed commission will work in cooperation these problems could have been avoid- people are understandably curious as to with resident volunteers, village staff ed, cheaply and easily, if there had been exactly what the role of the new group is. and professionals implementing the tree a good overarching care plan in place. Rumors may fly and misinformation may management plan. Lacking a plan, we instead have a major circulate via the local grapevine. Jenni- financial and aesthetic problem that no 3. What has the Tree Advisory fer Zwarich, a community volunteer and village official or staff member currently Committee been doing? the first chairperson of the fledgling Tree has the time or horticultural or arbori- The committee has held seven meet- Advisory Committee, recently submitted cultural knowledge to properly solve. ings to date and composed a preliminary the following list of Frequently Asked draft of the tree management plan. This 6. What difference will a tree Questions to Philipstown.info/The Paper plan was presented to the public and commission make? to help clarify the nature of the commit- the Board of Trustees on April 15. We We need a tree commission. We need tee and its role in the community. received very encouraging and positive a group of knowledgeable people who The submission from Zwarich has not feedback from the trustees and all in at- themselves have professional expertise, been edited for content. tendance. We are now working to com- or who have access to professional ex- FAQ: Clarifying the work of the pose the language of the tree ordinance pertise, and who WANT to pay attention that will establish a tree commission. We to public trees. We need folks who WANT advisory committee to develop welcome continued public feedback and to volunteer their time to write grants, a tree ordinance and tree suggestions, which can be emailed to the look at the big picture and set in motion management plan village clerk at [email protected] or a long-term, rational plan for fixing prob- shared in person during upcoming work- lems and improving and beautifying our June 10, 2014 shops and hearings which will be prop- streets and parks. The village has very 1. When was the Tree Advisory erly noticed once scheduled. limited money and time to spend on public trees. A tree commission costs us Committee established and why? 4. Will the tree ordinance erode In November of last year, the mayor nothing — it will be entirely run by vol- private property rights? and Board of Trustees voted unanimous- unteers — but it will bring to our village No. The tree ordinance will not erode ly to form an advisory committee to de- grant money, invaluable cost-savings, ef- private property rights. The tree ordi- velop a tree ordinance and tree manage- ficiencies, and creative thinking to tackle nance will address ONLY street trees ment plan. In January of this year, the tree improvements in accordance with and park trees — i.e., trees on public Village Board voted unanimously to ap- an overarching vision that makes sense. property. point volunteers to that committee. (Continued on next page) www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 20, 2014 5

tenant needs can be addressed.” Falloon Spring Boat Club, confirming that the (from page 1) A Good Revenue Month said that he will initially contact officials condemnation of their building as part application was in accordance with NY- funding would be in lieu of the $7,500 from the Town of Philipstown and Put- of the remediation of coal tar found be- SERDA’s requirements and that an RFP that the county already provides to help nam County to clarify their intentions neath it will not affect the club’s long- was not called for. fund Cold Spring’s garbage disposal. regarding renting space at Butterfield. term lease, which runs until 2023. Bowman also said that he thought the Fadde said she had not received any in- “It would be nice to get the police there … West Street and HDRB member Zoning Committee would be comprised formation regarding whether funding but at what cost” to taxpayers? he asked. of 11 members, including those serving for the trash compactors would be in ad- The Village Board moved forward on the Planning Board and Zoning Board dition to the existing $7,500. Fjord Trail, Boat Club lease with plans to make West Street one-way of Appeals; however, Hawkins said the The possibility of selling advertising Falloon reviewed a large-scale, de- from North to New Street, to eliminate consultant had originally suggested the space on the compactors was also dis- tailed diagram of the Cold Spring por- traffic congestion at the corner of West new committee include only three mem- cussed. Liguori suggested that sponsor- tion of the proposed Hudson River Fjord and North Streets. Liguori was asked to bers and that a five-member committee ships might be more desirable since the Trail, which will link the village with create the legal documentation for the was ultimately agreed upon. Trustees village would have to control format and Breakneck Ridge and Beacon. The Vil- change. If revisions cannot be made by and Liguori will review the contract and appearance used, whereas the look of ad- lage Board has pledged $14,000 in in- the Fourth of July, the Police Department discuss it at the July 1 board meeting. vertising would largely be determined by kind services to extend the sidewalk that has the authority to act on a temporary the purchaser. currently ends at Riverview Restaurant basis. A public hearing on the issue was Trash in the news on Fair Street to the village border just scheduled for July 1. Discussion continued regarding pos- Butterfield space rental below Little Stony Point Park. At Mayor’s Former Haldane School Board Presi- sible village acquisition of two compact- Trustees briefly considered a letter Park, creation of the new path will result dent Michael Junjulas was appointed to ing trash cans. Falloon confirmed that from Butterfield Realty’s Paul Guillaro, in improvements to parking and a re- the Historic District Review Board. the solar powered units cost $2,995 and asking the Village Board to notify him re- alignment of fencing. The diagram has At the end of the public session the Vil- that models that also handle recyclables garding their intent to lease office space been forwarded to the Recreation Com- lage Board went into executive session cost $5,990. Trustee Cathryn Fadde has when the former hospital site is redevel- mission for comment. to discuss “current litigation involving a been speaking with Putnam County of- oped. The letter states: “It is now time for Trustees approved a letter to the Cold member of the police department.” ficials regarding possible funding for the us to proceed to site-plan approval with purchase of two units, likely to be used the Planning board … [This] is where oc- near the riverfront. Hawkins asked if the cupancy, size, location and any special Sean Patrick Maloney Nuptials to Occur Saturday at St. Mary’s Congressman to wed partner Randy Florke

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong

he banns of marriage in a Sunday parish bulletin added official weight to final plans: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, a Democrat who represents Philipstown in Tthe U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, will wed his long-time part- ner, Randy Florke, on Saturday, June 21, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Cold Spring. Father Shane Scott-Hamblen, the church’s rector — who himself got married at St. Mary’s last year — will preside at the 6 p.m. ceremony in the historic church, located in the heart of the village. The wedding party includes Maloney and Florke’s children — Reiniel and Daley Maloney Florke as honor attendants and Essie Maloney Florke as ring bearer. After the wedding, Maloney and Florke and their guests will gather for a reception Butterfield developer Paul Guillaro of Butterfield Realty LLC presented at the family home, Lower Windwolde, on Lane Gate Road, Cold Spring. his updated plans for the site at a Cold Spring Planning Board meeting St. Mary’s bulletin of June 15 mentioned the wedding among its current “banns” on June 18. Photo by Clayton Smith — the official public announcement by an Episcopal church of a couple’s intent to get married in the immediate future. Sheriff Warns of Unsafe, Illegal Fireworks s Independence Day approaches, vere for people who offer fireworks for Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. sale, or sell or furnish any fireworks to ASmith cautions county residents another person. Selling — or even giving about the dangers of illegal fireworks. away — fireworks to someone else is a “The Fourth of July is the quintessential Class B misdemeanor, which is punish- American holiday, and we Americans love able by up to three months in jail and a to celebrate our independence and our fine of up to $500. Offering to sell, selling freedom in many traditional ways,” Smith or furnishing more than $500 worth of said. “All too often, though, the happy fireworks is a Class A misdemeanor, pun- holiday is marred — and sometimes very ishable by up to one year in jail or a fine tragically — by the unsafe and unlawful of up to $1,000. use of fireworks.” Around every Fourth of July, the Sher- The sheriff pointed out that even rela- iff’s Department receives numerous tively small kinds of fireworks, such as noise reports from residents complain- firecrackers or sparklers, could be dan- ing of persons setting off firecrackers in gerous, especially when used by children their neighborhoods. Less frequently, the without adult supervision. department investigates complaints of The danger of injuries is not the only vandalism involving fireworks, such as St. Mary’s Episcopal Church will be the site of the Maloney-Florke wedding on risk at stake, the sheriff noted. “Fire- the use of “M-80s” to damage property Saturday. Photo by L.S. Armstrong works aren’t just unsafe but, as a matter like mailboxes. In those kinds of cases, of state law, they are also illegal.” the offenders could face arrest for crimi- Under the New York State penal law, nal mischief, as well as for unlawful pos- any person who possesses, uses, or ex- session of fireworks. Friday plodes any fireworks is guilty of a viola- Smith noted that in addition to fac- Cold tion. The law defines fireworks to include ing criminal sanctions, people who sell July 4, 2014 firecrackers and sparklers. Violations are or furnish fireworks to others could find Spring’s punishable by up to 15 days in jail or a themselves defending against civil law- fine of up to $250 for each offense. suits if those fireworks cause injuries to Criminal penalties are even more se- persons or property. Independence Day

Tree Advisory Committee (from previous page) Celebration 7. What is the relationship made possible by generous donations of between the Tree Advisory funds from village residents. The plan- Committee and the new plantings ning and planting for these trees was a of trees on Main Street? successful collaboration among village Anyone interested in marching in the Although the Tree Advisory Commit- staff, Trustee [Stephanie] Hawkins (the parade or being a vendor, tee was appointed to develop an ordi- mayor’s appointment for work on village please contact the village offi ce at nance and management plan, a handful trees) and dedicated and knowledgeable 845-265-3611 for information. of its members have joined fellow resi- resident volunteers, including members dents, elected officials and village staff to of the Tree Advisory Committee, all with help plant new trees on our Main Street the support and authorization of Mayor this spring. This spring’s planting was [Ralph] Falloon. 6 June 20, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

her to take a breadth of Society, the Literary Magazine, and the Michelle McEwen rigorous courses, such Yearbook Club (in which she designed as AP physics, AP cal- this yearbook’s cover and theme). She Haldane Class of 2014 culus and AP literature, sang with the high school chorus and the which allowed her to be bet- Blue Notes and performed in the casts of Valedictorian ter prepared for college than the musicals Crazy for You and Anything ichelle McEwen is the Haldane she would have been. Michelle Goes. She also was a member of the Varsi- High School Valedictorian for stated: “The teachers at Hal- ty Girls Tennis Team and the Varsity Win- 2014. During Michelle’s high dane have been simply amaz- ter Track Team. Michelle is actively in- M volved in her church in Tarrytown, where school career she took 10 Advanced ing. They always were so help- Placement (AP) classes, five classes with ful when I needed extra help.” she served as a youth group team leader dual enrollment with SUNY Albany, and Michelle’s many achieve- and Sunday school assistant teacher. two classes with Dutchess Community ments include three publi- The Haldane administration congratu- College credit. She earned Principal’s cations and Editor’s Choice lates Michelle and her family on all of her List (GPA of 95 and above) each quarter awards in Teen Ink’s national achievements with best wishes in her fu- of every year in high school. print magazine. Her poems Sep- ture endeavors. Next year Michelle will take a gap year tember, Biography and Without with NextGen Academy, a leadership Wings were chosen from a pool Haldane High School training program that involves planning, of thousands of submissions training, and fundraising for executing a to be published. Her nonfic- Class of 2014 service project in Africa. The following tion personal essay Becoming year she will attend Swarthmore College. Human Before My Eyes was Michelle McEwen Photo courtesy of Haldane She is currently undecided on a major published in the Unification but she is considering political science, Church’s National Magazine Merit Scholar and an AP Scholar with sociology, and environmental science. and was the only article written by a high Honors. She earned Highest Average She has not decided on her future ca- school student. Her essay Why I’m Op- awards in almost all subjects. reer but knows that whatever field she timistic about Our Nation’s Future won Michelle founded the interest group ends up in she wants to promote positive second place in the county in the VFW’s Reaching Out for Animal Rights, or change and be an advocate for equality, Voice of Democracy contest. In addition, ROAR, this year out of her passion for sustainability, and animal rights. in sixth grade she was a member of the promoting the wellbeing of animals. Michelle feels that Haldane’s small Destination Imagination (DI) team that Since ROAR is new, she ran the group’s size provided her with many opportu- won the World Championship for Middle meetings and organized several projects Haldane celebrates its commence- nities that she would not have had else- School in Knoxville, Tennessee. (including the Animal Cruelty Aware- ment on Saturday, June 21, 2014. where. For example, she was able to start Her many awards include the Marist ness Week gift drive, letter writing cam- Senior class photographs are featured her animal rights interest group, ROAR, College Medal of Science Award, the paigns, petitions, documentary viewings, online at Philipstown.info. very easily after one conversation with Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award and a field trip to the NYC VegFest) on Principal Brian Alm. She states that the and the Air Force Math and Science her own. Michelle also found time to take (Material courtesy of Haldane High School) multitude of AP classes offered allowed Award. She is a Commended National part in the Leo Club, the National Honor

Kieran Austin Library Battle of the Books Virtual High School and took four other team that won the mid-Hud- Virtual High School online classes. He Haldane Class of 2014 Salutatorian son championship twice. received the U.S. Citizenship Award, the think what distinguishes Haldane is all Kieran was a Philip- Literary Magazine Award, Outstanding of the little things that make people’s ex- stown Garden Club summer horticultur- Achievement Awards in Creative Writ- periences here so personalized. Whether al intern at Stonecrop Gardens and also ing and Instrumental Fine Arts as well that comes from the principal personally worked as a tree assessor for the Cornell as a number of highest average awards. greeting everyone outside every morning University Cooperative Extension Cold He was co-editor of the Literary Maga- no matter what the weather is, teachers Spring Tree Inventory. He participated zine. He earned the Air Force Recruiting who during their free time put their ef- in the Tufts School of Veterinary Medi- Service Mathematics and Science Award forts into your singular situation, or even cine immersion program and spent a for outstanding academic achievement having a superintendent of the district number of years as a volunteer intern at and the Xerox Award for Innovation and stop you in the hallway for casual con- the Animal Hospital of Cold Spring. He Technology. versation, each student at Haldane gets was a Teen Peer Media Health Screen- Kieran performed at the New York a sense that the administration, faculty ing Intern for the Desmond-Fish Library. State Music Festival solo performance and other students are genuinely invest- Kieran was a participant and then a assessments for piano at the highest level ed in you as a person, and I don’t think counselor-in-training (CIT) in the Build- for three years. He played first trumpet ing Bridges Building Boats program, was in the high school band and jazz band, Kieran Austin Photo courtesy of Haldane that’s something students can really ap- preciate as much elsewhere.” a CIT at Manitoga camp, rowed in the was rehearsal pianist for a school musi- ieran Austin is the Haldane High Kieran is a 2014 National Merit Schol- Great Hudson River Paddle and was a cal and acted in several productions. Ki- School Class of 2014 Salutatorian. arship Finalist, as well as an Advanced volunteer at the Clearwater Festival. eran took part in the International Club, He will attend Harvard College in Placement (AP) Scholar with Honors. He Kieran served as president of the Na- Environmental Club, and the Poetry Out K tional Honor Society senior year and was Loud competition. Sports-wise he ran the fall. He is undecided about his ma- spent two years participating in the Co- jor and career goals but knows that he lumbia University Science Honors Pro- vice president of the Student Council ju- varsity cross-country for four years and is likely to pursue some form of gradu- gram. In sixth grade he was a member of nior year. He has been on the Principal’s was on the track team for two. ate education after his four years as an the Destination Imagination (DI) team List every quarter since he was eligible The Haldane administration congratu- undergraduate. Asked for a quote about that won the World Championship for and is in the Haldane Academic Hall of lates Kieran and his family on all of his his high school career at Haldane Kier- Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee. Fame. He completed 11 AP classes, includ- achievements with best wishes in his fu- an stated: “As clichéd as it may sound, I He was also a member of the Butterfield ing one taken independently through the ture endeavors. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 20, 2014 7 The Calendar Couture Comes To Cold Spring Fashion as Art runway show set for director of New York City’s Skylight Gallery as well as the bau Gallery in Beacon. Sunday outside at St. Mary’s The students at Haldane have held meetings throughout the spring, organized By Lucy Austin and run by Alex Gariepy, sophomore, and hroughout history, fashion and art have been thick Sara Jacoby, junior, the two girls who as thieves, each influencing the other. Often insepa- volunteered to be producers. Their rable, as one evolved, so did the other. When clothing organizational and creative prowess, and T their ability to work confidently with teens covered up the body more modestly, art was careful and immaculately detailed. When art became more abstract, and adults alike have instilled a level of free, and open, so did fashion, as people began exploring professionalism and interest within the new silhouettes, daring to experiment with the baring of students involved. skin or never-before-used colors and prints. Runway transformation — on with This innovation in fashion and art ventures to Gallery the makeup 66 NY this month with the second annual Fashion as Art During these meetings, the groups of exhibition, which has already opened and runs through students assigned to each task clustered June 27. The theme of this exhibition is that designers together and brainstormed. Those working are encouraged to create pieces based on an era in art. on social media passed around news, Also returning for a second time is an accompanying photos, and information like it was hot off event, a free fashion show that will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday (June 22), on the lawn at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Cold Spring. The fashion show has been different looks; debating which color will bring out created and planned which hue the most vibrantly; and figuring out how almost entirely by to create the balance of the perfect ombre. approximately 35 At the close of each meeting, designers met with Haldane High School their team of stylists, models and makeup experts to students, with signifi- reach cohesion, to assign tasks, and to discuss how cant help provided by Barbara Galazzo, to bring the look to the next level with the help of owner of Gallery 66 accessories. Designer Macdara Heanue, a sophomore NY, and Kelly Cutrone, at Haldane, has enjoyed the process. “Doing the owner of the fashion fashion show has allowed me to artistically express public relations firm myself in a way that I would not be able to do without People’s Revolution, the show,” Heanue said. Throughout the meetings, and a frequent judge pizza was consumed by the box, team names were on America’s Next Top thought up, bonds were made, and visions were Model. She has also brought to life. appeared on MTV’s Left, spun sugar neck piece by Claudia Crisan-Calabria, artist and third-generation baker When the two producers reflected on their True Life, as well as on from Crisan Bakery in Albany. Center, Cyclops Mickey Mouse Dress made by kHyal from experiences putting together the show, they Dr. Phil, The Hills and Japanese cards; above right, cotton candy neck piece, also by Claudia Crisan-Calabria responded similarly. “Although I may not show it The City. Images courtesy of Gallery 66 NY often, words can’t describe the amount of gratitude I The fashion show have for all the hard work put into this production has been produced, modeled, and styled entirely by the press. The models passed around sheets of paper from not only the people in the show, but from all the Haldane students. Haldane students have also worked with their names written so everyone could people contributing their time and effort to making on providing sound and music, makeup and hair, anonymously write a compliment, an activity thought this a success,” Gariepy said. “Thank you all for your photography, social media updates and other up so that they could have the confidence to be bold patience and cooperation throughout this endeavor, we promotions. The show will feature work from and self-assured on the runway. The makeup designers really couldn’t have done it without you all.” designers around the country, and will also debut sat at a round table, grabbing at products and Jacoby responded: “It’s awesome! I would say that it pieces by six Haldane students. The show will be compromising about the distribution; solving problems can be a little hectic at times, but it’s very rewarding to judged by Cutrone and Carla Goldberg, artist and like what makeup to do for models who are in two see everything come together. And I’m excited for the The Fantasticks Takes The Stage at The Beacon Theatre (Continued on page 15) ‘Deep in December it’s nice to remember, without a hurt the heart is hollow’

By Alison Rooney

he Fantasticks is that show you’re pretty certain you saw a long time ago — surely you must have, as it’s the T longest-running musical in the world by all counts, and has spawned countless productions from high school to community theater and beyond. Or maybe it’s that show you were always intending to see, but never got around to because of the “Oh, it will always be there” factor. The opportunity comes up again this weekend and next, as the Harvey Schmidt- and Tom Jones-penned musical, originally produced in 1960, settles into The Beacon Theatre for a six- performance run. Making the show, with its emphasis on the bittersweet rites of passage which young people growing into adulthood cannot avoid and which their parents must step aside to let them experience, perhaps more poignant than usual is that a real-life mother and daughter are involved with it: Christine Vittorini as director and Alexandra (Continued on page 14) A blackboard announcement heralds the opening of The Fantasticks at The Beacon Theatre. Photo by A. Rooney 8 June 20, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Open-Mic Night (Pete Seeger Tribute) Food Pantry 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 9 - 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church 477 Main St., Beacon 10 Academy St., Cold Spring The Calendar 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org Looking for things to do in and around Philipstown? Grab Happy Together Tour Millbrook Literary Festival 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | 3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook The Calendar and go. For more details and ongoing events, 13 Main St., Tarrytown millbrookbookfestival.org visit philipstown.info. Send event listings to calendar@ 914-631-3390 x100 | tarrytownmusichall.org Annual Tag Sale philipstown.info. See you around town! Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fourth Unitarian Society 8 & 10 p.m. Bean Runner Café | 201 S. Division, See details under Friday. Art & Design Peekskill | 914-737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com Friday, June 20 Kayak Tours Palmas Tour with Melissa McGill John Priano 9 a.m. Nature | 10 a.m. Hudson Highlands 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | 184 Main St., Cold Spring Kids & Community 1:30 p.m. Manitoga | 584 Route 9D, Garrison Spectacle | 2 p.m. Bannerman Castle Overnight 845-424-3812 | russelwrightcenter.org 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com Yoga | 14 Market St., Cold Spring Annual Tag Sale 845-809-5935 | hudsonriverexpeditions.com Empire State Tattoo Expo Doug Deming and Dennis Gruenling 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fourth Unitarian Society 4 p.m. - Midnight. Westchester County Center 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café Town Recycling Center Open 1698 Strawberry Road, Mohegan Lake 198 Central Ave., White Plains 379 Main St., Beacon 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 59 Lane Gate Road, Cold Spring 914-528-7131 | fourthuu.org 914-995-4050 | countycenter.biz 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com philipstown.com/recyclingcenter.pdf Indoor Tot Lot Live Music 11th Annual Roosevelt Reading Festival Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center Theater & Film 9 p.m. The Pantry | 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring 9:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. FDR Presidential Library 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Depot Docs: Evocateur with Q&A 845-265-2840 | thepantrycs.com 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Fifty Shades of Blue 845-486-7745 | fdrlibrary.marist.edu Wine Tasting 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | 12 N. Division St., Peekskill Newburgh Urban Market 4 - 7 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop | 180 Main St., 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 50 Liberty St., Newburgh Beacon | 845-440-6923 | artisanwineshop.com Readings Festival: Unbuilt City by Keith Bunin Talking Machine newburghurbanmarket.com Wine & Cheese 8 p.m. Susan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | 246 Main St., Beacon Climb Out of the Darkness 2014 5 - 8 p.m. Antipodean Books | 29 Garrison’s Landing, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com 10 a.m. Cornish Estate Trail, Route 9D Garrison | 845-424-3867 | antipodean.com 845-437-5599 | powerhouse.vassar.edu Meetings & Lectures crowdrise.com/mariahwarren-COTD2014 Fond Farewell Shabbat Dinner, Service & The Fantasticks Little Grasshoppers (ages 2-6) Oneg for Rabbi Darnov 8 p.m. The Beacon Theatre | 445 Main St., Beacon Free Computer Help 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center 6:15 p.m. Reform Temple of Putnam Valley 845-453-2978 | thebeacontheatre.org 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall 362 Church Road, Putnam Valley The Liar (Preview) Garrison | 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org 845-528-4774 | rtpv.org 8 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D, Garrison Some of My Favorite Gardens and Why Haldane Graduation Health & Fitness 845-265-9575 | hvshakespeare.org (Lecture) 10:30 a.m. Haldane School 6 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring Navigating Healthcare Options Music 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Howland Public Library Hobo Concert Series: Decora Truth is Fragmentary Book Release Party Soup Kitchen 313 Main St., Beacon | 800-453-4666 6 p.m. South Avenue Park, Beacon 8 p.m. Dogwood | 47 E. Main St., Beacon 11 a.m. Presbyterian Church | 50 Liberty St., misn-ny.org | Appointment required. beaconmusicfactory.com 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com Beacon | 845-831-5322 | beaconpresbychurch.com Red Cross Blood Drive Bluegrass Gospel Jam Bannerman Island Tour 1 - 6 p.m. East Fishkill Fire District Headquarters 7 - 9 p.m. Our Savior Church Saturday, June 21 12:30 p.m. Beacon Dock 2502 Route 52, Hopewell Junction 1400 Route 52, Fishkill 800-979-3370 | zerve.com/bannerman 800-733-2767 | redcrossblood.org 845-896-2371 | hvbluegrass.org Kids & Community Beer, Bourbon and Bacon Fest 3rd Annual Coffee House Sports Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 2 - 6 p.m. Dutchess County Fairgrounds 7 p.m. Arts on the Lake Hudson Valley Renegades vs. Staten Island 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Boscobel 6550 Spring Brook Ave., 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium 1601 Route 9D, Garrison | csfarmmarket.org Rhinebeckbeerbourbonbacon.com 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls 845-838-0094 | hvrenegades.com

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Readings Festival at Vassar Jason Gisser Noon. The Humans by Stephen Karam 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | Details under Friday 8 p.m. Fall by Bernard Weinraub Meetings & Lectures See details under Friday. Overeaters Anonymous The Fantasticks 8:30 a.m. Graymoor 8 p.m. The Beacon Theatre 1350 Route 9, Garrison | 917-716-2488 | oa.org See details under Friday. Dharma Training and Practice The Liar 10 a.m. Graymoor (Fourth Floor) 8 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. 1350 Route 9, Garrison | [email protected] The Michael Jackson Experience 8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 1008 Brown St., Peekskill Sunday, June 22 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com Kids & Community Music Beacon Flea Market Great Hudson River Revival 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Henry Street Lot, Beacon 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Highlights: 845-202-0094 | beaconflea.blogspot.com 2:25 p.m. Dar Williams Annual Tag Sale 5:05 p.m. Rufus Wainwright 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fourth Unitarian Society 6:25 p.m. Richard Thompson See details under Friday. Susan English’s art is on view at Theo Ganz Studio in Beacon. Photo by Michele Gedney 7:45 p.m. The Mavericks Seed Sowing Workshop Croton Point Park 9 a.m. Stonecrop Gardens | 81 Stonecrop Lane, Wine Tasting Yoga at Storm King 877-435-9849 | clearwaterfestival.org Cold Spring | 845-265-2000 | stonecrop.org 3 - 6 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop 10:15 a.m. 1 Museum Road, New Windsor Carla Springer and the Nomads See details under Friday. 845-534-3115 | stormking.org Field Sketching 1 - 4 p.m. All Sport Outdoor Park | 17 Old Main St., 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center Project Code Spring (ages 5-14) Outdoor Summer Solstice Yoga (Benefit) Fishkill | 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com See details under Friday. 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, 6 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness | 17 Old Main Il Cuore Canta (Concert) Garrison | 845-424-3020 | codespringers.org St., Fishkill | 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com Garden Conservancy Open Day 3 p.m. Chapel Restoration 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open hours Shabbat Sing-Along (Preschool) Art & Design 45 Market St., Cold Spring | ilcuorecanta.com Noon - 4 p.m. Tea in the Garden 4 p.m. Beacon Hebrew Alliance Live Music Stonecrop Gardens | 81 Stonecrop Lane, Cold 331 Verplanck Ave., Beacon Empire State Tattoo Expo 6:45 p.m. The Pantry | See details under Friday. Spring | 845-265-2000 | stonecrop.org 845-831-2012 | beaconhebrewalliance.org 10 a.m. - Midnight. Westchester County Center See details under Friday. C’mon Beacon Let’s Dance Kayak Tours Free Admission 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 10 a.m. Nature | Noon. West Point 5 - 8 p.m. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Jewelry Making Lifestyle Funshop 477 Main St., Beacon 14 Market St., Cold Spring 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie Noon & 2:30 p.m. Eat. Paint. Love 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 845-809-5935 | hudsonriverexpeditions.com 845-471-0589 | mhcm.org 331 Main St., Beacon | eat-paint-love.com Object Lessons: How to Draw Absolutely Steve Frieder Beacon Farmers’ Market 8 p.m. Bean Runner Café | Details under Friday Health & Fitness Anything (Talk and Signing) 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center Tai Chai 3 p.m. BeanRunner Café | 201 S. Division, Peekskill Thrown Together Long Dock Drive, Beacon 9 a.m. St. Philip’s Parish House 914-737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | Details under Friday 845-234-9325 | beaconfarmersmarket.org 1101 Route 9D, Garrison Wanderings and Wonderings: Alan and Black 47 Bannerman Island Tour 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org Michael Fleming 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café 12:30 p.m. Beacon Dock Heartsaver CPR Class 3 p.m. Storm King Art Center | 1 Museum Road, See details under Friday. 800-979-3370 | bannermancastle.org 9 a.m. All Sport Health & Fitness New Windsor | 845-534-3115 | stormking.org Live Jazz Children & Families: Modules and Multiples 17 Old Main St., Fishkill ¡Vive La Guelaguetza! (Opening) 9 p.m. Chill Wine Bar 1 p.m. Storm King Art Center | 1 Museum Road, 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com 5 - 7 p.m. Mid-Hudson Heritage Center 173 Main St., Beacon | 845-765-0885 New Windsor | 845-534-3115 | stormking.org Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga 317 Main St., Poughkeepsie (To page 10) 10 a.m. & Noon. Hudson River Expeditions 845-214-1113 | midhudsonheritage.org 14 Market St., Cold Spring Theater & Film 845-809-5935 | hudsonriverexpeditions.com Red Cross Blood Drive Newburgh Illuminated Activity: Lovesense 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Galleria 11 a.m. & Noon. Downing Film Center 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie 19 Front St., Newburgh 800-733-2767 | redcrossblood.org 845-561-3686 | downingfilmcenter.com

Spend the Season. Savor the Memories. The Highlands Country Club in Garrison offers everything you and your family need for a fun, relaxing, and memorable summer. You can choose a membership that works for you – 2014 Club Family or Individual, and Pool Family or Individual memberships are available now! Members also have full-signing privileges at our nearby sister property, The Garrison.

Golf. Swim. Play. Join the fun at the Highlands Country Club 845.424.3254 s highlandscountryclub.net 10 June 20, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Readings Festival at Vassar (from page 9) Sports The Calendar Noon. Choice by Winnie Holzman Monday, June 23 H.V. Renegades vs. Staten Island Hudson Valley Pizza Fest II 5 p.m. Gilgamesh, The Prince by David Rabe 5:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium 2 - 6 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center See details under Friday. Kids & Community See details under Friday. 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie Citizen Kane (1941) Bridge Club 845-590-1915 | hvpizzafest.com Art & Design 3 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 9:30 a.m. Howland Cultural Center Cooking Class: Could It Be Gluten-Free? Garrison Art Center 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 477 Main St., Beacon 3 p.m. Dempsey House 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Drop-In Life Drawing & 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor Painting (Long Pose) The Fantasticks Project Code Spring for Girls 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Drop-In Printmaking Club 3 p.m. The Beacon Theatre | Details under Friday 3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Fresh Cooking: A Year of Recipes from the 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Othello (Preview) with Q&A 472 Route 403, Garrison Garrison Institute (Signing) 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org 7 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Garrison Institute Empire State Tattoo Expo Music Cooking Class: Intro to Indian 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Westchester County Center 7 p.m. Ella’s Bellas | 418 Main St., Beacon 845-424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org See details under Friday. Great Hudson River Revival 917-803-6857 | homecookingny.com Hemmings Motor News Great Race Stop 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Highlights: Fashion as Art II Show Health & Fitness 5 - 9 p.m. Shadows on the Hudson Marina | 176 4:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Church (Lawn) 12:20 & 5 p.m. The Ebony Hillbillies Rinaldi Boulevard, Poughkeepsie | greatrace.com 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 1:20 p.m. Josh Ritter Yoga with a View 2:40 p.m. David Bromberg Big Band Health & Fitness 845-809-5838 | gallery66ny.com 6 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 3:10 p.m. Laurie Berkner (children’s) 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org Summer Solstice Sacred Circle Dance Theater & Film 4 p.m. Martin Sexton CPR for Lifeguards 5 - 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Newburgh Illuminated Activity: Lovesense 5:30 p.m. Puss n Boots (with Norah Jones) 6 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness 477 Main St., Beacon 11 a.m. & Noon. Downing Film Center 7 p.m. Lucinda Williams 17 Old Main St., Fishkill 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org See details under Saturday. Croton Point Park 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com 877-435-9849 | clearwaterfestival.org e Desmond-Fish Library in collaboration with the Basketball at Philipstown Rec Garrison Art Center is proud to present: Harmony Road 6:15 p.m. Youth Basketball Skills (grades 3-8) 4 - 6 p.m. Bean Runner Café | Details under Friday 7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball Pick and Grin Acoustic Session 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 6 - 10 p.m. Dogwood | 47 E. Main St., Beacon 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com Art & Design Artistry Along Sunday Sounds 6 - 9 p.m. Virgo’s Sip N Soul Café Garrison Art Center 469 Fishkill Ave., Beacon 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Drop-In Drawing & Painting the Hudson 845-831-1543 | virgossipnsoul.com from Life (Short Pose) | 5 - 7 p.m. Open Studio Drawing | See details under Sunday. Open-Mic Finals (Invitational Round) 7 p.m. Towne Crier Café | Details under Friday Music Are You Ready for the Country? Concert June 24 and 26, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Open-Mic Night 7:30 p.m. Trophy Point, West Point A two-session family art program 6 - 9 p.m. The Pantry | See details under Friday. 845-938-4159 | westpoint.edu/band inviting children and adults Acoustic Jam to explore and respond to Please call the Meetings & Lectures 7 p.m. Arts on the Lake | 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes | 845-228-2685 | hvbluegrass.org the Hudson River in art. Desmond-Fish Library Free Computer Help is program is free and at 845.424.3020 to register. Noon - 4 p.m. Howland Public Library Community Chorus supported by the New York State 313 Main St., Beacon 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Library’s Family Literacy Library Grant. 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 477 Main St., Beacon 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Children must have completed kindergarten to participate. Moving to Completion (Poetry Signing) 12:45 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Open-Mic Night 477 Main St., Beacon 7 p.m. Towne Crier Café 845-831-4988 | turtleami.com See details under Friday. Hudson Valley Modern Quilting Guild Andrea Wolper Trio (Jazz) SummerARTtots 1 p.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main St., 8 p.m. Quinn’s | 330 Main St., Beacon 845-831-8065 | quinnsbeacon.com For pre-K artists Ages 2, 3 and 4 Beacon | 845-831-1134 | hvmodernquiltguild.com (To next page) 3 weeks, July 22 – Aug 7, 2014 Tues, Wed, Thurs 1/2 day morning session 9:30 -­ 12 :00 or afternoon session 1:30 -­ 4 :00

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FOR MORE INFO: 845-­424-­3960 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison, NY [email protected] www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 20, 2014 11

Philipstown Recreation Commission (Scheduled) Cold Spring Recreation Commission Family Arts Workshop: Artistry Along (from page 10) The Calendar 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center (Scheduled) the Hudson Meetings & Lectures 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 6:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 472 Route 403, Garrison Parking Committee 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 4:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Wednesday, June 25 Thursday, June 26 Film & Theater Cold Spring Lions Installation Dinner Kids & Community Last day of school The Two Gentlemen of Verona 6:30 p.m. Call for location 7 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. 914-456-9698 | coldspringlions.com Come & Play (ages 0-3) Kids & Community Farmland 9:45 a.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main St., Bannerman Island Tour Vet2Vet Support Group 7:30 p.m. Downing Film Center Beacon | 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 9:30 a.m. Beacon Dock, Beacon 6:30 p.m. Field Library | 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill 19 Front St., Newburgh Mahjong Open Play 800-979-3370 | zerve.com/bannerman 914-872-5269 | fsw.org 845-561-3686 | downingfilmcenter.com 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. VFW Hall | 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Senior Day Center Writing Workshop for Adults (First Session) The Babylon Line Spring | 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House 7 p.m. Butterfield Library 8 p.m. Powerhouse Theater Desmond-Fish Library See details under Tuesday. 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie 10:15 a.m. Music and Movement for Toddlers 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Brain Games for Adults 845-437-5907 | powerhouse.vassar.edu Tree Advisory Committee 1:30 p.m. Pre-School Story Hour (ages 3-5) 10 a.m. Howland Public Library 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 472 Route 403, Garrison 313 Main St., Beacon Music 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Dreame Wagner & Charlie Rauh Crop Plant Pest and Disease Management Fizz, Boom, Read! with Sciencetellers 8 p.m. Quinn’s Tuesday, June 24 Workshop 11:30 a.m. Butterfield Library 330 Main St., Beacon 1:30 p.m. Glynwood Farm 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 845-831-8065 | quinnsbeacon.com Last day of school for Beacon K-8 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Karaoke Night 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org Kids & Community Health & Fitness 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main Rivertown Kids Chorus (ages 9-13) See details under Friday. 37th Annual HVHC Golf Outing 4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center | 477 Main St., Qi Gong/Tai Chi 8 a.m. & 1 p.m. Shotgun starts Beacon | 845-264-3393 | rivertownkids.org 8:30 a.m. Butterfield Library Hudson National Golf Club, Croton-on-Hudson Friday, June 27 8th-Grade Graduation Ceremony 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 914-734-3526 | hvhc.org 6 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D, 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Senior Day Center Kids & Community Garrison | 845-424-3689 | gufs.org Zumba with Marisol Kamkoff (First Session) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House Animals and Nature Together (First Session) Summer Car Show 10 a.m. VFW Hall 166 Old West Point Road East, Garrison 9:30 a.m. Wildlife Education Center 6 - 9 p.m. Bear Mountain State Park 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring 845-424-3184 | graymoorcenter.org 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson 55 Hessian Drive, Bear Mountain 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Developmental Check-up (ages 4 months to 845-534-5506 x204 | hhnaturemuseum.org 845-786-2701 x242 | popyourhood.com Book Group for Women with Breast and 5 years) Fridays at the Farm (ages 2-4): Water World Kayak Group Paddle Ovarian Cancer 1 - 4 p.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main St., 10 a.m. Common Ground Farm 6 p.m. Long Dock, Beacon 7 p.m. Hudson Valley Hospital Center Beacon | 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls 845-831-1997 | mountaintopsonline.com 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 845-231-4424 | commongroundfarm.org Craft Hour for Kids 914-962-6402 | supportconnection.org 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, Celebrate Summer Party Health & Fitness Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Garrison | 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Breastfeeding Support Group 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie Waterfront Paddle (Easy) 11 a.m. Hudson Valley Hospital See details under Monday. 6 p.m. Long Dock Park, Beacon 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 845-471-0589 | mhcm.org 845-452-7238 | midhudsonadk.org 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events Sports Health & Fitness Free Oral Cancer Screening H.V. Renegades vs. Staten Island Ongoing 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Putnam Hospital Center 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium Weight Loss Surgery Seminar 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel See details under Friday. Art & Design 6 p.m. Hudson Valley Hospital 845-279-3720 | health-quest.org Visit philipstown.info/galleries 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor Art & Design Marge’s Knitting Circle for Women 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events Free Admission Religious Services with Cancer Breast Cancer Support Group 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Storm King Art Center 6:30 p.m. Support Connection Visit philipstown.info/services 7 p.m. Support Connection 1 Museum Road, New Windsor See details under Tuesday. 40 Triangle Center, Suite 100, Yorktown Heights 845-534-3115 | stormking.org Meetings & Lectures 914-962-6402 | supportconnection.org Theater & Film Beacon 3D (Opening Reception) Alcoholics Anonymous Gong Meditation The Liar 5 - 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Visit philipstown.info/aa 7:30 p.m. Beacon Yoga Center | 464 Main St., 7 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Tuesday. 477 Main St., Beacon Beacon | 530-386-8343 | movement4life.net 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Visit www.philipstown.info for news Sports Music updates and latest information. Open Mic Night H.V. Renegades vs. Brooklyn 7 - 10 p.m. Towne Crier Café 6:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium See details under Friday. See details under Friday. Theater & Film Meetings & Lectures The Two Gentlemen of Verona New Moon Ritual 7 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. 6:45 p.m. Notions-n-Potions | 175 Main St., Flashback Flick Beacon | 845-765-2410 | notions-n-potions.com 7 p.m. The Pantry | 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring Life Support Group 845-265-2840 | thepantrycs.com 7:30 p.m. St. Philip’s Church Finding St. Anthony: A Story of Loss & Light 1100 Route 9D, Garrison with Q&A 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org 7 p.m. Graymoor | 1350 Route 9, Garrison 800-338-2620 | graymoorcenter.org Museum Hours (2012) 845-809-5174 7:30 p.m. Beahive Beacon | 291 Main St., Beacon www.thehighlandstudio.com RSVP to [email protected]

Art & Design 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY Family Arts Program: Artistry Along the Hudson 845-561-3686 HIGHLAND PRINTING 6:30 p.m. Garrison Arts Center A 501 (c) 3 Not-For-Profi t Arts Organization & PICTURE FRAMING 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Now Showing Held Over

845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org Serving Cold Spring, Beacon, NYC & beyond since 1997 Music Chef (R) FRI 7:30, SAT 2:00 4:45 7:30 Open-Mic Night •Great selection of frame mouldings• SUN 2:00 4:45, 7:30 p.m. Dogwood | 47 E. Main St., Beacon • Beautiful archival rag & photo papers & canvas • 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com TUE & WED 7:30 , THUR 2:00 • Printing for artists and photographers is our specialty • Meetings & Lectures (NR - Treat as G) Lovesense • Expert scanning of all sizes • Overeaters Anonymous SAT & SUN 11 a.m. & 12 noon 9:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church Free – Donations Welcomed – Newburgh Illum. • Art Gallery • Prints Available • 50 Liberty St., Beacon | 845-838-0581 | oa.org THUR, JUNE 26, 7:30 p.m. • Specializing In Local Scenes • Old And New • Knitting Club (NR) 10 a.m. Howland Public Library Farmland YOUR BEST BET — buy tix ahead at box 31 Stephanie Lane • Cold Spring • New York • appointments suggested 313 Main St., Beacon | 845-831-1134 office or at www.downingfilmcenter.com! 12 June 20, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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ter parking Registration Open for lots within the Roaring Brook Lake 5K county during Event slated for Aug. 31 warm days and will continue to he fifth Roaring Brook Lake 5K run/ do so through- Twalk will be held in Putnam Valley out the summer on Sunday, Aug. 31. The 5K event, a 3.1- months as a mile loop around Roaring Brook Lake proactive effort. (Lake Shore Road and Pudding Street), County busi- is open to anyone 12 and older, with fun nesses may help runs for those 11 and younger. by displaying Pre-race registration is $20 (19 and signs to remind older, $10 for 12-18 and $2 for 11 and patrons to STOP Garrison School students recently exhibited at the annual Tri- younger). Forms are available from the and think about County Science & Technology Fair. Photo courtesy of GUFS Roaring Brook Lake Property Owners the consequenc- Association at rblpoa.com. Registration es should they most elementary school projects repre- on event day is $25 for adults. Pricing for decide to leave their pet in a car. The sign sented; out of 17 exhibits, nine were from school athletic team members participat- can be downloaded and printed from Garrison School students. At the end of ing in groups of three or more is $10 per Putnam County SPCA’s Facebook page. the fair, each student was individually group. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and Gil Hawkins’ sculpture Hudson River Contact their 24-hour animal cruelty hot- recognized for his or her efforts. the 5K begins at 9:05 a.m. Landscape 2 reflects the beauty and line at 845-520-6915 or visit spcaputnam. “We’re very proud of all the students Plaques are awarded to the top three splendor of the Hudson River as seen org. Calls can be kept confidential. who represented Garrison so well at this male/top three female finishers overall, from Boscobel. Photo courtesy of Boscobel year’s Tri-County Science and Technol- and medals are awarded to the top three Garrison Students Exhibit ogy Fair,” said Garrison School Principal male and female finishers in various age SPCA Helps Prevent Heat Stephanie Impellittiere. “At this event, brackets: 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50- at Annual Tri-County Related Pet Injuries Garrison students meet other children 59 and 60-and-older. A brief awards cer- Science & Technology Fair from the surrounding districts and have emony with drinks and snacks will be he Putnam County Society for the the opportunity to review, study and re- held lakeside at 10:30 a.m. TPrevention of Cruelty to Animals ecently, 11 middle and elementary search what other students in their grade Anyone interested in information (SPCA) reminds pet owners not to leave Rschool student scientists represented levels are thinking about in the world of about becoming a race sponsor may con- pets unattended in parked vehicles, es- the Garrison School with exhibits at the science. The level of research and scien- tact Lesli Kimerling at [email protected]. pecially in extreme heat. Temperatures Tri County Science & Technology Fair, tific knowledge on display in the exhibits in vehicles can rise 40 or more degrees which showcases exhibits from Westches- was outstanding.” Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit above the outside temperature causing ter, Putnam and Rockland County stu- suffering, irreversible damage to their dents. Students qualified for the event by on View at Boscobel health, and possible death of the animal. winning in their respective categories at HHLT Recruiting the Garrison School’s own annual science oscobel announces an outdoor sculp- It is a crime in New York State if the ani- Volunteers for July 12 fair earlier this year. ture exhibition produced in partner- mal, left in a vehicle, is subjected to such B Following is the list of Garrison School Clean-up Day ship with the Garrison Art Center. heat and is punishable by a fine. If an an- students and their exhibits selected for The exhibition, titled CURRENT, was es- imal goes into distress as a result of it be- he Hudson Highlands Land Trust the Tri County Science & Technology Fair: tablished in 2007 to bring outdoor sculp- ing subjected to extreme temperatures in Tis looking for a few good volunteers ture to the local and surrounding commu- a vehicle, the owner may be arrested for Middle school exhibits for a morning of working outdoors on nities and to raise funds for the Garrison animal cruelty, a Class A misdemeanor, • Alexa Gagnon, eighth grade: Biology Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Art Center Gillette Scholarship Fund, and face a fine upwards of $1,000 or jail – “Do positive and negative growth Stewardship Coordinator Matt Decker making possible financial assistance to time up to one year. factors interact and influence a plant’s will lead work on a public trail across children, teens and adults. Its seventh The Putnam County SPCA Humane health?” Saunders Farm in Garrison, an HHLT- year at Boscobel, CURRENT 2014 features Law Enforcement Department has be- • Eddie Joe Barry, eighth grade: Phys- conserved property. HHLT will be cut- two sculptors, Grace Knowlton and Gil gun random patrols of shopping cen- ics – “How does distance influence ting back brush, clearing a few downed Hawkins, both of whom have works across the amount of cell trees, and doing much-needed mainte- the Hudson in the collection of Storm King phone microwave nance on the trail. Art Center and Sculpture Park. radiation?” All are welcome (especially if you are handy with a chainsaw). Volunteers Knowlton’s spheres are unlikely dance Elementary should wear appropriate clothing and partners for Boscobel’s fountain that school exhibits footwear, bring gloves, and water. There shoots forcefully up out of the pond tow- grades K-4 is poison ivy present, so long pants and ering above them a good 50 feet. The • Tomas Struck long sleeves are recommended. spheres are wrought of mesh wire, ceram- - fourth grade: To join or learn more, email Matt ic and concrete, which invite and expose Engineering/Tech- Decker or call 845-424-3358, ext. 5. the marks left behind by passing time. nology – “Can you Hawkins presents a series of totems that build a computer are a tribute to the watery landscape of out of a television Stonecrop Hosts Garden CURRENT that is the powerful Hudson set?” River. Hawkins, a life-long sculptor and • Sofia Wal- Conservancy Day Tea in teacher, trained at the Art Students League lis - third grade: the Garden and the Philadelphia College of Art. Engineering/Tech- tonecrop Gardens will host a Garden CURRENT 2014 runs through Oct. 17, nology – “Wind Conservancy Open Day from 10 a.m. and is included in paid Boscobel admission. S Image courtesy of Putnam County SPCA Power” to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, (tea and Visit Boscobel.org or call 845-265-3638. • Grace Vogel, cake available for purchase from noon third grade: Biol- to 4 p.m.) Admission is $5, no charge ogy – “Flowers and Food Coloring” for members. Stonecrop is located at 81 • Grace Gordon, second grade: Physics Stonecrop Lane, Cold Spring. Visit Stone- – “Super Hero Engine” crop.org. • Mac Lake, second grade: Chemistry – “Alchemy” • Liam Flanagan, second grade: Engi- neering/Technology – “How Far Will it Fly: The Effect of Drag on a Paper Airplane” • Charles Rowe - first grade: Engineer- ing/Technology – “Balloon Powered Car” Elementary school exhibits grades K-4 – honored but not present • Leo Horton, second grade: Engineer- ing/Technology – “Lift” • Zachary Smith, first grade: Physics – “Balls, Balls Go So High!” Tea in the Garden set for June 22. The budding science and technology Photo courtesy of Stonecrop Gardens experts had to explain their projects to three judges without their parents or a Visit www.philipstown.info for news teacher in the room. Garrison had the updates and latest information. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 20, 2014 13

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and Kate Vikstrom are Planning and Hard the painters. Gallery hours for the Work Blossom into public to view the art ex- Vertical Landscape, Black, 2013, Susan English hibit are 1 to 5 p.m. every Successful Image courtesy of Theo Ganz Studio Thursday, Friday, Satur- Flower Show day, and Sunday. The Theo Ganz Studio Howland Cultural Center is located at n Friday, May 30 and Saturday, 477 Main St., Beacon. Call 845-831-4988. OMay 31, the Philipstown Garden Presents Susan English: Club presented As Time Goes By, Vertical Landscapes a Garden Club of America (GCA) Beacon 3D 2014 Holds Flower Show at the Putnam History heo Ganz Studio presents Vertical Opening Reception Museum in Cold Spring. The show TLandscapes, an exhibition of recent honored Philipstown Garden Club’s paintings by Susan English, on view at Event set for June 26 (PGC) centennial celebration and 149 Main St., Beacon, now through July reflected styles and themes over 6, 2014. eacon 3D 2014 announces an opening the last hundred years including All of the work is polymer on panel. Breception to meet the artists for the displays of floral designs, horticulture Noted art critic/historian Carter Ratcliff Beacon 3D exhibit — 12 sculptures at six presentations, photography and a “Best in Show” awarded to Barbara has written the introduction to the full- Beacon Main Street locations — on view conservation and education exhibit now through Oct. 15, 2014. The reception Scuccimarra. Photo by Alison Rooney featuring Boscobel. color catalogue the artist has produced and published in conjunction with the will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, In addition to first, second, third and honorable mention awards given out by GCA show, and calls her work “up-to-the mo- June 26, at the Howland Cultural Center, judges in each division, numerous GCA awards were also awarded including: ment descendants of the monochrome 477 Main St., Beacon. Artists include: Emil Alzamora, Naomi • Best in Show - Floral Design: Elizabeth Heitmann, Philipstown Garden Club, Class paintings that epitomize early modern- Teppich, Peter Schlemowitz, John Bon- 5, “A Stitch in Time” ism’s ideal of unified form.” The paintings consist of luminous hor- Signore, Ed Benavente, Lori Merhige, • Best in Show - Horticulture: Barbara Scuccimarra, Philipstown Garden Club, Class Insun Kim, Jennifer Smith, Sarah Havi- 33, Entry of Streptocarpus/Cape Primrose ‘Purple Panda’ izontal stretches of vertically assembled panels — the increments of color and land, Judy Sigunick, Geoff Feder and • Best in Show - Photography: Evelyn Lorentzen-Bell, Green Fingers Garden Club/ progression across the wall become a Tom Holmes. Zone II, Class 6 “Working the Old Homestead” landscape with no definitive point of en- All the sculptures are installed along • The Sandra Baylor Novice Award: Lisa Rasic, Philipstown Garden Club, Class 5, try. The viewer may start anywhere and Main Street and the public is invited to “Tea in the Orangerie” go in any direction. One scans the hori- meet the artists who make this happen. • The Rosie Jones Horticulture Award: Libby Moore, Little Compton Garden Club/ zon and makes several passes back and (All of the sculptures are for sale.) Zone I Class 21A forth until one is secure that everything In addition to the original site sponsor at 164 Main St. — Dutchess County Com- • The GCA Novice Award in Horticulture: Linda Magnusson-Rosario, Philipstown has been experienced. Yet with each pass munity Agency, Inc. — five new site spon- Garden Club, Class 21B something new is discovered. Visit the website theoganzstudio.com sors have signed on this year along Main • The Photography Committee Creativity Award: June Eichbaum, Sasqua Garden Street: 134 and 149 Main St., On the Club/Zone II, Class 4, “Springtime in the Garden” or contact Eleni Smolen at theoganzstu- [email protected]. The work is on view Satur- Square Apartments; 380 Main St., the • GCA Novice Award in Photography: Linda Magnusson-Rosario, Philipstown days noon to 5 p.m. and Sundays noon Carriage Works Building; 427 Main St., Garden Club, Class 6, “Garden at Rest” to 4 p.m. and by appointment by calling the Beacon Building and at 477 Main St., • The Ann Lyon Crammond Award: awarded to the Philipstown Garden Club, Exhibit 917-318-2239. the Howland Cultural Center, host for designed by committee chaired by Karen Ertl/co-chaired by Anne Osborn the reception. For further information about Beacon The Philipstown Garden Club also received the following GCA Judges’ Commendations: Pets Welcome at June 22 3D, contact Eleni Smolen at theoganzstu- • Awarded for the Schedule (Judges’ Citation: The schedule reflects the proud Blessing of the Animals [email protected] or 917-318-2239. history of the PGC’s heritage) uring the month of June, the How- • Awarded to the Children Exhibitors (Judges’ Citation: A Joyful Collection Will Make land Cultural Center is showing An Everyone a Teacher’s Pet.) D Art Exhibition of the Animals We Love: • Awarded to Philipstown Garden Club (Judges’ Citation: The Imaginative use of PETS. In conjunction with the art exhibi- Stone Pedestal Tops Reflect the Vision of Russell Wright; Living in Harmony with tion, the center will hold a Blessing of the Nature.) Animals at 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, June • Awarded to Novice Exhibitors (Judges’ Citation: The Novice Exhibitors Rose to the 22. Father Brian Thomlinson from the Challenge of Designing in a Teapot.) St. Lawrence Friary in Beacon will offici- ate the blessing to be held in the center’s The following Philipstown Garden Club awards were given: garden. This will be a group blessing of • Philipstown Horticultural Sweepstakes Award: Margaret O’Sullivan the animals, and Father Brian asks that • The Philipstown Garden Club Centennial Achievement Award: Anne Todd Osborn people bring their pets to the center no later than 12:45 p.m. “The Philipstown Garden Club was delighted with the outcome of its Centennial Flower Seventeen artists are participating in Show As Time Goes By,” said Philipstown Garden Club member and Flower Show the pet exhibition: Chris Casaburi, Dick Chairperson Donna Doyle. “There were numerous entries in the floral, horticulture Crenson, Russell Cusick, Jim Dratfield, and photography divisions by members of our own club as well as members from Claudia Gorman, S. Martin Friedman, other garden clubs. More than 165 visitors enjoyed both the flower show exhibits as well as the exhibits at the Putnam History Museum where the event was held.” and Mary Ann Glass are the photogra- phers; Carolyn DeMichele, Claudia Engel, Stephanie Fogarty, Bridget Herbst, Helen Beacon Austrian opponent Niki Lauda. The film Lang, Judith Pedatella, J. Jaye Vaughn, 3D sculpture Photo courtesy of Beacon 3D is rated R. Rush Screens June 27 at The Howland Public Library shows a different international film each month. Howland Public Library Refreshments always include a cultur- he film Rush will be shown at the ally-matching dessert, made by Library THowland Public Library, 313 Main Assistant Ai-Ping Ma. This month’s film St., Beacon, at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 27, will be shown in English with English Buying Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Coins, etc. subtitles. Admission and refreshments in the Community Room. Door opens at Specializing in estate jewelry. 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The Fantasticks Takes The Stage at The Beacon Theatre (from page 7) of the garden you planted for “Usually in a cast, there is that one Vittorini in the lead (and them,” she said. “But you can’t person where you think ‘everyone is good only) female role of Luisa. kiss their boo boos anymore. except …’ But this entire cast, which also Christine Vittorini, who Parents are totally prepared for includes Chris Vallone as the singing heads the Studio B theater falls off the bike with Bactine narrator El Gallo and Curtis Eckley, is program at the theater, got and cookies. But for this part of amazing,” Vittorini says. the idea to bring The parenting there’s no way to Known for its most famous, opening Fantasticks to The Beacon, guide without controlling.” song, Try To Remember, the score also after seeing the show for the includes Soon It’s Gonna Rain, Much First love, lost love ... first time not long ago; but she More and They Were You, wistful, true love was not originally slated to be Seeing the show with melodic ballads all, which capture the the director. When, due to Marquee of The Beacon Theatre Photo by A Rooney Alexandra gave them a essence of the show overall; they will be injury, the original director neighboring fathers who stage a feud and collective reaction. “When we performed on piano and harp, under the had to withdraw, Vittorini stepped in — “I maintain a deception in order to trick saw it, we were totally taken by the musical direction of Holly Roush. There got thrown in, and then I fell in love” — their children into falling in love, a ruse universal story. Both of us had our own is also dance, with much balletic she relates, and mother directed her now discovered by their children, who then memories of first loves, very bittersweet. choreography. 21-year-old Fordham University student head off into the world, instead, Afterwards we both found it so lovely; it’s Vittorini said the show is “universal daughter for the first time in a decade. “I separately, facing life’s challenges and such a universal story. We analyzed and because of the commonality of the first-love vowed never to do that again,” she laughs, hardships, emerging as bruised, but processed it and talked about the themes.” theme. We all went through what this continuing “but I’ve mellowed and she’s ultimately more aware and mature adults, Adding to the intimacy of what has young couple goes through: the all- matured. Plus I’ve told the rest of the cast the tale could be presumed to be loaded always been a small-scale show is the important, all-consuming first love and the that when I snap at her it’s for all of you, with enough parallels to any parent/young cast’s familiarity with each other. effects the outside world has upon it — so and in return, she keeps me in check: adult child relationship. It strikes a Alexandra Vittorini and her leading man, innocent to start and so weary, damaged she’ll shoot me a look meaning ‘You’re personal chord with Vittorini. “There’s Ryan Kleess, have known each other and strained as it goes and grows. Whether doing that thing again’ and I’ll get it.” that connection of parent to child — if since childhood, and the two men who it survives or not, it’s just a beautiful story With its storyline involving two only they would stay within the confines play their respective fathers, Mark of love’s surprising durability.” Williamson and Thomas Byrne, have also The Fantasticks will be performed worked together previously and “have a from June 20 to 29, Fridays and natural rapport and chemistry,” says Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Christine Vittorini. Likewise, Lane The Beacon is located at 445 Main St., in Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? Beacon. For more information and to Cassell and Craig Browne, whose characters play off each other on stage, purchase tickets visit thebeacontheatre. have worked together previously as well. org or call 845-226-8099.

 
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Roots and Shoots images online to help iden- Planning on Pesto? Keep an Eye on Basil Plants tify it. Of course, if the plant appears unhealthy in any ed in the United States way, don’t buy it. By Pamela Doan in Florida in 2007. In If you notice symptoms of infection on 2008, it was found on s is happening all too often in our a basil plant in your garden, Stengle’s best plants in eight states connected world, plant pathogens advice is to make pesto immediately. “Se- along the East Coast, are spreading quickly and easily. riously,” she said, “once they see the symp- A including New York. By The most recent alert has gone out about toms there is only a short time to harvest 2009, it had spread to basil, a favorite cooking herb. Downy or use. Loss of the entire plant is quick.” western states and Ha- mildew, a fungus, has been identified in Say you’re a basil lover and have a sig- waii had reported it by more than a dozen states with reports nificant planting that you want to save. 2011. Most of the states from growers and gardeners alike so There is slight hope, but the odds aren’t in America had report- far. Infected plants have been found in great. Stengle said, “There are some fun- ed basil downy mildew both the garden centers of big box stores, gicides approved for use in the home gar- by 2012. By tracking its including a local identification from a den: these include potassium bicarbon- spread every year, plant Home Depot in Brewster, and nurseries. ate (Milstop), hydrogen peroxide-based pathologists try to alert fungicides (like Oxidate) and neem oil. the supply chain and While they may provide suppression and growers that they need protect new emerging leaves, they do not to take precautions to save the infected plant parts. In addi- limit the damage and tion, even when carefully applied, they spread. may damage tender new foliage.” Downy mildew re- Infected plants and plant parts should sults in the complete be removed from the garden and care- loss of the basil plant Downy mildew spores visible on a basil leaf Photo by J. Stengle fully bagged to prevent the spores from and can destroy entire wither and die, much to the frustration being released on a windy, humid day to crop seasons. It’s spread through both con- Basil leaves infected with downy of landscapers. pass on to your neighbor’s plants. Share taminated seeds and spores on contami- mildew, top view Photo by M. Tuttle McGrath Jennifer Stengle, environmental hor- any positive identification with the local nated plants that become wind-borne. It ticulture and natural resources commu- cooperative extension office to contrib- favors conditions that are cool and wet, Once the plants have made it into chain nity educator for the Cornell Coopera- ute to the data bank about how wide- similar to late blight. stores, stopping the spread of a pathogen tive Extension in Putnam County, notes: spread the damage extends, too. An on- Downy mildew was in the news fre- becomes that much more difficult. They “Many plants have their own specific spe- line spreadsheet maintained by a Cornell quently last year because of a strain that can be shipped around the country and be- cies of downy mildew that infect them. plant pathologist already has 45 reports was infecting impatiens. In a matter fore you know it, entire crops can be lost. For example, impatiens downy mildew and it’s still relatively early in the season. of days, a planting of impatiens would Downy mildew on basil was first report- only affects some species in the impa- While the spread of pathogens isn’t tiens group and not all species. Likewise necessarily a trend connected to global basil downy mildew or coleus downy mil- warming, it is definitely a symptom of Couture Comes To dew attack basil and coleus respectively, shipping vegetables and herbs long dis- Cold Spring (from page 7) but don’t ‘cross borders.’” Grapes, cu- tances. Most supermarket produce trav- cumbers, salvia and spinach also have a els 1,500 miles to the store shelf. The first show so the town can see what strain of downy mildew contamination. incidences of basil downy mildew were creative and hardworking If you have basil plants or are planning genetically identical to a strain from students Haldane has.” Both to purchase some, look for yellowing on Switzerland, where it was first reported were gratified and proud of all the leaves that stays within the veins in 2001. About 20 percent of basil in the the hard work put in by on the top of the leaf. On the underside, U.S. is imported, some of it from Switzer- countless students. spores may be visible or the leaves may land. So it goes. Enjoy that fresh, sum- Cutrone and Galazzo have have black spotting. There are additional mertime pesto while you can. put in numerous hours of hard work and care into the prospering of the students. Take e Paper with you this summer — When asked what motivated them to work with high school near and far — and send us your photos students, and how the Student designer Marina Martin, right, makes an experience has panned out, adjustment on her garment, to be worn by model Th e Paper is collecting high- Galazzo remarked: “Last year, Brooke Vahos. Photo by Allison Marino resolution, summer 2014 when I got the idea to do an art color pictures from local photographers. Show us where exhibit inspired by fashion, I makeup, modeling, and final execution you’ve read Th e Paper. thought it would be fun to also have a — is just fantastic. The students at Th e best photos will fashion show inspired by art, and to Haldane are smart and creative, and it’s be featured in Th e involve the local high school students. fun to watch everyone take a giant step Paper. This year, I asked Kelly Cutrone to work forward under Kelly’s invaluable Limit: three photos on the project with me and she guidance.” weekly per person. agreed. Kelly’s idea of asking students In the event of rain the show will relo- how they wanted to participate proved cate to the Parish Hall. Refreshments will Please title photo fi le with your to be a great idea. Instead of just be served. For more information visit gal- name and photo location, for designing mannequins, students are lery66ny.com or call 845-809-5838. example: designing outfits and producing all Lucy Austin is a Haldane sophomore JaneDoe-ColdSpringDock.jpg. aspects of the fashion show. The scope of who has been involved in the Fashion as the work — from concept, through Art fashion show project. Send photos to [email protected].

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Sports Football Already? backer for St. Lawrence University, ex- By Kathie Scanlon plains that football is often called the t may be only the first days of sum- ultimate team sport. It requires com- mer but football is in the air around mitment, determination, self-discipline Itown. The Lawrence Brigati Field at and self-sacrifice while also providing a Haldane will fill with participants of the sense of belonging. The five-day camp Philipstown Youth Football Camp, June also provides a taste of the sport for par- 23 through 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. ents who may have reservations about For the first time, Philipstown Recre- their child’s participation in football. ation is offering fourth through seventh Registration is still open; contact 845- graders an opportunity to improve their 424-4618 or philipstownrecreation. skills or to explore their interest in football com. if they have not previously played. Coached Another opportunity for young foot- by Ryan McConville, interim varsity foot- ball enthusiasts is the Philipstown ball coach and social studies teacher at Hawks, which is fielding four teams this Haldane, all campers will play all posi- year. Age and weight brackets and reg- tions on defense and offense and complete istration forms can be found at eteamz. Haldane’s Lawrence Brigati Field Photo courtesy of Amy Hoek Kubik each session with a 7v7 flag game. com/philipstownhawks. “It was good experience for us,” McCo- Coach McConville, who was a line- On Saturday, June 14, a 7v7 passing scrimmage was held at Carmel High School. Blue Devil starting and upcom- nville said. “We did well this first time ing quarterbacks, wide receivers and out facing live, high quality competition. running backs hit the turf against six lo- We always can play better but it was fun Congratulations, cal high schools. to get out there.” Philipstown 2014 Graduates! Scholar Athletes By Kathie Scanlon

lue Devil boosters have another reason to cheer Haldane athletes. All five Bof the spring season teams — Varsity Softball, Baseball, Golf, and Boys and Girls Track — earned the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Scholar Athlete Award. This award is given to teams who achieve a 90 percent average during the season’s marking period. Sixteen varsity teams for the 2013- 2014 school year earned this award.

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