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By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong

nvestigator A. Gerald Schramek, a high-ranking Putnam County Sher- Iiff’s Department official connected to detective-work involving Philipstown, resigned effective Feb. 14, after allega- tions of mistreatment of a suspect and a $35,000 settlement of those claims, rati- fied by the Putnam County Legislature in December. Capt. William McNamara of the Sher- iff’s Department on Thursday morning Just 9 Weeks Until ‘Play Ball!’ (Feb. 12) confirmed Schramek’s plans to Major League pitchers and catchers begin spring locals mired in winter. The first pitch at the Little League depart, after about 12 years of service. training Feb. 18, but Eddie Barry, president of baseball field in North Highlands will be thrown on As the chief of the Bureau (To page 3) Philipstown Little League, has even bigger news for Saturday, April 11. Photo by Michael Turton The Serenade Haldane Board Orchestra Grants Veterans Opens Chamber School Property Concert Series Tax Exemption on March 1 Forgoes consideration of a higher exemption until Concerts, sponsored next year posthumously by Gordon Stewart, to benefit St. By Kevin E. Foley Mary’s Episcopal Church he Haldane Board of Education By Alison Rooney (BOE) voted this week to allow for Ta partial property tax exemption he first of a series of three chamber for homeowners who are veterans of the music concerts, sponsored posthu- United States military. The board voted Tmously by Gordon Stewart to ben- Four members of the Serenade Orchestra, from left: David Cerutti, viola; Keats unanimously Tuesday night (Feb. 10) to efit the Episcopal Church of St. Mary-in- Dieffenbach, violin; Krista Bennion Feeney, violin; and John Feeney, bass put into effect the minimum level of ex- the-Highlands, will take place there on Image courtesy of the Serenade Orchestra emption permitted under the new state March 1, at 4 p.m. It was Stewart’s great law authorizing exemptions. wish to continue to bring the highest the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, the American every historical era. Cook has played and After state legislative approval, Gov. level of musicianship to his own commu- Classical Orchestra and numerous other recorded with most of the early music Andrew Cuomo signed the new state nity, and these concerts, unlikely to be re- ensembles. groups in the United States. law in December 2013. Veterans were al- peated, are the culmination of this desire. John Feeney is principal double bass of The first concert will include Mozart’s ready eligible for a partial exemption for Several of the musicians who will be per- the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, the American Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and town property taxes. The state govern- forming in these concerts also played in Classical Orchestra and Opera Lafayette. Divertimento No. 17, K. 334, Bartok’s Ro- ment did not offer any funding options either or both of Stewart’s recent Handel’s Krista Bennion Feeney is concertmaster manian Folk Dances, the traditional Ro- to accompany the range of tax exemp- Messiah concerts and in the 2012 period- of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and the manian dance Dobra Dobra and Johann tion options local school districts have. instrument Depot Theatre production of founding first violinist of the DNA Quin- Strauss’ Blue Danube waltzes. Last week the BOE had signaled their John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera. tet, Loma Mar Quartet, and Ridge String According to John Feeney, the Ser- approval after a public hearing at which The first concert program features Quartet. Cerutti, co-principal violist enade Orchestra’s configuration of in- only veterans turned out to support the the Serenade Orchestra, six leading art- of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, appears struments was the “most popular small exemption move. The BOE also said they ists in both historical and contempo- regularly with the Metropolitan Opera ensemble for playing the social music of were considering a new hearing regard- rary music who perform frequently in Orchestra. Dieffenbach is in demand with late 18th- and early 19th-century Vienna ing a possible move to the highest level both New York City and abroad: Krista New York City’s leading contemporary and was most commonly utilized for the of exemption but apparently thought dif- Bennion Feeney and Keats Dieffenbach, and baroque ensembles, including the socially oriented chamber music of the ferently about that idea this week. violins; David Cerutti, viola; John Fee- Orchestra of St. Luke’s and the American late 18th century and early 19th centu- Anne Dinio, the Haldane school dis- ney, bass; and R.J. Kelley and Alexandra Classical Orchestra. Kelley is recognized ry. Mozart, Joseph and Michael Haydn, trict’s business manager, confirmed to Cook, horns. They perform together in as America’s foremost player of horns of Sperger, Lanner, (Continued on page 6) The Paper that the board (To page 3) 2 February 13, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Small, Good Things Chocolate and Flowers feelings of euphoria, was detected By Joe Dizney in chocolate. Columbia psychiatrist Michael “All you need is love. But a little Liebowitz’s 1983 book The Chemis- chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” try of Love sparked a media flurry ~ Charles M. Schulz for its suggested “chocolate theory t. Valentine’s Day was first associ- of love,” which was discounted as ated with romantic love in the High somewhat of an exaggeration. As SMiddle Ages, particularly in the time late as 2006, a study in the Journal of Chaucer, a very sensual and romantic of Sexual Medicine was exploring man. It was ostensibly a celebration of the whether women who ate chocolate third-century Roman saint and martyr had higher libidos than those who Valentinius, and it wasn’t until the 18th abstained. (From chocolate, that century that the numerous and confusing is. This too was later discounted hagiographies gelled into the Hallmark for other mitigating factors.) event we know today signaled by the ap- So I suppose what we’re left pearance of various red heart symbols, with is fantasy, which when you prepackaged sentimentalities and flowers. get right down to it, is smack dab And of course, sweets. And when we in the middle of the province of talk of lover’s sweets, the conversation love and romance. For this Valen- usually comes around to chocolate. tine’s Day edition of “Small, Good In addition to being a premier com- Things,” I offer you a purely sen- fort food, chocolate, the roasted, ground sual trifle, a creamy smooth pot de and processed seed or bean of the cacao crème of chocolate and flowers for plant, is yet another instance of a native your Valentine of choice. Mesoamerican foodstuff whose universal I’ve used white chocolate, not popularity can be directly attributed to actually chocolate in the strict- the Columbian exchange of foodstuffs est sense of the word, being an White chocolate-lavender pots de crème Photo by J. Dizney between the old and new worlds. absolute refinement of the cocoa- Cultivating cacao for over three mil- making process; it contains co- lennia, the Mayans considered it a com- coa butter, sugar and milk solids fects of 24 different odors, found that the bined with the smell of pumpkin pie, but modity and actually used it as currency and none of the distinctive dark-colored scent of lavender was instrumental in I’m not really sure where that leaves us.) in addition to preparing and consum- solids. (As most marketed white choco- increasing the flow of blood to a specific Then again lavender, like chocolate, ing the sacramental “divine beverage,” late is already sweetened, no additional member of the male anatomy. The effect vanilla, flowers and valentine’s cards, xocolatl, as homage to the god of wis- sugar is added. If you were to make this was even more pronounced when com- may just be a placebo, designed merely dom and life, Quetzalcoatl, an honor and recipe with dark or semisweet chocolate, to calm or please someone, and isn’t that luxury afforded the privileged few. It was which is absolutely possible and encour- really what you’re trying to do here? also believed to give the drinker numer- aged, the addition of 2 tablespoons to ¼ White Chocolate-Lavender ous “strengths,” in particular purported cup sugar is suggested.) Pots de Crème aphrodisiac powers. The 16th-century The floral seasonings also have reput- Aztec emperor Montezuma reportedly ed-if-questionable aphrodisiac proper- Makes four 4-ounce servings consumed endless amounts as a precur- ties. The first, vanilla, the fruit or cured sor to romantic rendezvous. seed pod of orchids of the genus Vanilla, 3 large egg yolks 1 cup coarsely chopped white While the overall sweetening and re- is actually named for a perceived re- 1 cup heavy cream chocolate finement of chocolate, as it came to be semblance to female genitalia and, like ½ vanilla bean pod, split and ¼ cup hot milk known in the Old World, reached a high chocolate, was a component of the Aztec scraped Pinch salt point in the Netherlands, Belgium and aphrodisiac larder. And how romantic 2 tablespoons dried lavender, (Optional: Whipped cream, or sugar Switzerland, its lusty reputation never is this? The bloom of the vanilla orchid roughly crushed for brûlée) really left it. It is rumored that the 18th- lasts for just one day and modern cul- century Italian womanizer Casanova tivation is achieved only by hand. It is 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and set aside. had a predilection for dark chocolate universally the most common flavoring 2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream, the as a pre-assignation libido booster. And addition to chocolate and is the second vanilla pod and seeds and the lavender; bring to a low simmer for more chocolate may be consumed at Eas- most expensive spice (after saffron, also 10 minutes. (Do not let it boil.) Strain to remove lavender and vanilla ter or on Halloween, but the romantic se- the product of a flower). pods. miotics of its consumption center solidly Lavender is of course known for its 3. Return the cream mixture briefly to heat to rewarm. Slowly pour the on Valentine’s Day — think red, heart- scent and for that alone is worth inclu- hot cream mixture into the eggs, whisking to temper and combine. shaped boxes. sion. A particularly French provincial cu- Fold in the chocolate pieces and continue whisking until smooth and There’s also been considerable if linary seasoning when used judiciously, completely incorporated. Add hot milk and salt. Pour the mixture questionable scientific research done it has also had a centuries-old reputation into four 4-ounce ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate regarding the connection between love as the “herb of love” and was used in an- overnight. Serve chilled. and chocolate. In the ’80s, researchers cient times as an herbal additive to pro- Optional finishing: A dollop of whipped cream is an easy but unneces- claimed to have solved the mystery of mote relaxation and fidelity to the object sary finish. Better: Dust each ramekin with ½ tablespoon of granulated that connection, suggesting a chemical of one’s affection. (Again, in the world sugar and brûlée (brown) with a small culinary torch or by running the ra- basis: The presence of PEA (phenyl eth- of debatable scientific research, a study mekins under a hot broiler for a couple of minutes until the sugar begins ylamine), a central nervous system stim- at Chicago’s Smell and Taste Research to bubble and caramelize. ulant thought to arouse emotions and Center led by Alan Hirsch, testing the ef- www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper February 13, 2015 3 Concept of Garrison Fire District Prompts Debate at Town Board and on recently about forming a Garri- Councilor John Van Tassel suggested “we’ve made a lot of progress with all the County emergency services son fire district. “I was under the impres- that experience with a fire district might emergency services,” including the Gar- representative visits sion that this [discussion] was ongoing,” familiarize everyone with how districts rison fire company, which until recently he said, asking that it take place openly. work and thus speed acceptance of a often clashed with the Town Board over By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong Creating a Garrison-only district “is ab- town-wide emergency services district. finances and procedures. Shea and Van Tassel similarly men- uestions of governance of the Gar- solutely flying in the face of the recom- Shea also said that with fire districts, tioned greater fire department interac- rison Volunteer Fire Company mendation of the paid consultant,” Ron members of the public can seek office as Qdominated the Philipstown Town Graner, Regele declared. “I’d urge the fire commissioners and exercise control tion, mutual training, and overall coop- Board last week, with suggestions for Town Board: If there’s going to be talk over a fire department. eration since 2011. both a new fire district for Garrison and about a fire district, this is the time to ex- But Regele said that statewide data “If things are thrust upon the fire de- the alternative of a consolidated district ert some leadership and attempt to bring shows that fire commissioner elections partment,” consolidation won’t work, for all Philipstown — and with Town together all the emergency services,” in- tend to draw a minuscule pool of voters, Shea stressed. “Unless this is a more Board emphasis on the need for any move stead of establishing another small, new many of them strongly connected to the organic, fire-department-driven pro- to come from firefighters themselves. entity. “You have a very detailed report fire company involved, “rather than hav- cess, it’s not going to be successful. It’s The Feb. 5 session, the board’s formal [from Graner] telling you that balkaniz- ing voters represented by the broader not based in reality to say, ‘OK, this year monthly meeting, began at Town Hall as ing the fire and emergency services is a community.” Should Garrison get a fire we’re going to start working on a town- many do with a Scout troop — this time, very bad idea. My fear is that we’re about district, “this will end up being a very wide fire district and get it done in the Tiger Cub Scout Pack 137 — leading the to set up another new ‘Balkan’ com- small group of self-referencing people next year, year and a half, two years.” Pledge of Allegiance. After doing the munity” — a Garrison fire district. “I’m who will then do what they want. There- County-town ties honors, the cubs scooted back to their looking for the board to provide some fore, I don’t believe it actually serves the The board touched upon another emer- den, perhaps fortuitously, considering leadership,” he said. “The issue is wheth- interests of the town, even if the town is gency services topic in a brief visit from the sometimes strident comments subse- er or not the Town Board takes the op- somewhat apathetic about it” and voters Bob Lipton, Putnam County’s acting quently exchanged by Garrison resident portunity, rather than do this [Garrison ignore commissioner elections, he said. commissioner of the Bureau of Emergen- Joe Regele and Supervisor Richard Shea district] to see if there’s not a way to pull The board seemed to say, ‘We’re going cy Services. The county is seeking a new over fire company matters. the emergency services [together]. Make to offload this responsibility on the apa- full commissioner to succeed Adam Stie- thetic public.’ I’m asking for some leader- Garrison fire district one district.” beling, whom County Executive MaryEl- ship here,” he told the board. Long critical of the GVFC’s handling of Acknowledging that “some really ini- len Odell did not reappoint in January Van Tassel said the quality of the fire its money, Regele got the fire district is- tial discussions have occurred” about a but with whom, Van Tassel noted, the sue placed on the board agenda. Forming Garrison district, Shea explained that district leadership “depends on the peo- Town Board had enjoyed a good town- a Garrison district would transfer GVFC “right now, this is in its nascent stage.” ple” elected and questioned why a single county working relationship. oversight from the Town Board to a set of Furthermore, “when the fire company town-wide district would draw a higher Lipton expressed county interest in elected fire district commissioners. comes to the Town Board and says, ‘We’d voter turnout in commissioner elections closer ties with municipalities and ad- Regele opposed a stand-alone district. like to open a discussion about a fire than a small, independent district. mitted that a recent attempt went awry: Instead, he advocated a consolidated district,’ it’s worth pursuing,” he said. Shea expressed less enthusiasm for A pre-snowstorm conference phone call district to oversee all four Philipstown “We’re going to have these discussions the Graner report than Regele, saying involving officials from multiple jurisdic- fire departments. The controversial 2011 about a district. What comes out of it, he did not agree with all its conclusions tions broke down when “we maxed-out Graner report, a study by a veteran fire- nobody knows. But I want it [the instiga- and found “the mechanism was not all the phone number,” overloading the sys- fighting expert brought in to review Phil- tion] to come from the firehouse.” that effective.” Given the opposition it tem and excluding would-be participants. ipstown’s emergency services, made the Regele objected that “once you have generated, it “brought together the fire “They all got busy signals,” including same recommendation — which local a fire district for Garrison, we’ll have companies like never before, but it didn’t Philipstown Councilor Nancy Montgom- firefighters heatedly rejected. even less chance of trying to consolidate create this sort of sense of harmony,” he ery, Van Tassel recalled. He advised fur- Now, Regele argued, Graner’s proposal emergency services” town-wide. said. “The one good thing to come out of ther efforts, before another storm or crisis. deserves another look. Shea disagreed. “We feel it’s a step fur- this was that it did spark a discussion “I think that’s a good idea, and the “There’s been a lot of discussion” off ther toward that,” he said. we weren’t having before.” Since then, sooner the better we do it,” Lipton replied. Haldane Board Grants Veterans School Property Tax Exemption (from page 1) Sushiya has moved had voted for the most basic level for this approximately $430,00), would be $21. to Main Street, Fishkill, tax year and will consider revisiting the The state government has not yet deter- issue next year. She said the board was mined this year’s level of aid to school and now has a new name: concerned with fairness to both veterans districts, so the board exercised caution and non-veteran taxpayers. as to the total increase needed to fund If eligible, under the BOE decision a the schools. veteran homeowner could save an esti- Under the state law, eligible veterans mated average of $192 on property taxes, are defined as those who served during Domo Sushi with a combat veteran saving $320 and a a period of war, those who did not serve disabled veteran $639. during a period of war but received an Japanese Restaurant It is estimated that the average in- expeditionary medal from one of the crease to a property tax bill to account branches of service, or members of the for the veterans’ exemption, with a home reserves meeting additional qualifica- Take Out && Eat In assessed at $200,000 (market value at tions. Grand Opening Sushi Sheriff’s Department Official Schramek Resigns as Combinations Investigations Continue (from page 1) 20% Off Sashimi Combinations of Criminal Investigations, Schramek tion, but until it’s complete I can’t con- with this coupon oversaw various local cases — such as firm any [details],” she told Philipstown. Expires 3/28/15 the probe into a burglary at the Haldane info/The Paper on Thursday. Japanese Dishes Central School District and a violent at- McNamara observed that “there’s still tack on motorcycle club members just an open administrative investigation” in Sushi Rolls outside Cold Spring, both in 2013, and a the Sheriff’s Department as well. Haldane trash fire in 2014. At their Dec. 22 year-end meeting, However, Kenneth W. DeFreitas, fac- members of the county legislature unan- Hand Rolls ing robbery charges, accused two Sheriff’s imously approved the $35,000 for De- Department investigators of beating him Freitas after he initiated court action Check out our in Carmel on July 3, 2014, while in their seeking a financial recovery, claiming catering menu custody — reportedly after DeFreitas tried he had been subject to “use of excessive to seize one investigator’s gun. The two force and a violation of his civil rights,” investigators were identified as Schramek according to the legislature. The county’s 845.896.2144 and Patrick Castaldo, who retired from legal department and the New York Mu- the Sheriff’s Department in latter 2014. nicipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR), 1140 Main Street Michelle Carter, a public information an agency for local governments, recom- Fishkill, NY 12524 officer on the staff of Putnam County mended the settlement, which the legis- domosushiroll.com District Attorney Adam Levy, said the lature stated, in a resolution, “is in the Just west of the intersection of DeFreitas incident remains under review public interest and has avoided the costs Route 9 and Main St., (Hwy. 52) Monday - Saturday by Levy’s office. “There is an investiga- of further litigation.” in Fishkill 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. 4 February 13, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info USPS Ponders New Cold Spring Post Office Sewer repairs and water connection to be costly Publisher Philipstown.Info, Inc. By Michael Turton he discussion about where to lo- Founder Gordon Stewart cate a new Cold Spring Post Office (1939 - 2014) Tis back on. Tuesday (Feb. 10) the Cold Spring Village Board trustees re- Managing Editor viewed a letter from the U.S. Postal Ser- Kevin E. Foley vice that listed four possible locations. The trustees quickly dismissed two sites: Arts/Feature Editor the VFW Hall on Kemble Avenue, which A new temporary site in the lot to the left in the picture would be needed to expand Alison Rooney is being sold; and 159 Main St., which the existing site. Photo by K.E. Foley houses Powers and Haar Insurance, Contributing Editor and is also likely unavailable. Accord- Avenue. However, by far the biggest ques- project, to consider working on a retainer Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong ing to Mayor Ralph Falloon, the build- tion remains: When will ground actually as a way to stretch the funds as far as ing’s owner, Rhinebeck Bank, intends to Senior Correspondent be broken on a project that was approved possible. He also pointed out that the sell the property rather than establish a Michael Turton in June 2007 during Anthony Phillips’ ten- budget provides only $2,000 to complete branch there. ure as mayor? the project after the committee finishes The other locations include 51 Chest- Layout Editor Campbell, with assistance from village its work. That final stage will include a nut, which would require an expansion of Kate Vikstrom accountant Ellen Mageean, clarified the formal public hearing and what he said Foodtown south to the edge of Benedict project’s finances. Mageean corrected will likely be a full State Environmental Calendar Editor Avenue, and the Butterfield site. During information previously provided to The Quality Review Act (SEQRA) review. “I Chip Rowe the discussion, Carolyn’s Flowers, locat- Paper that described the project as hav- don’t think it’s possible that $2,000 will [email protected] ed on Main Street, was mentioned as a ing begun with an approved budget of do that,” he said. The committee is await- possibility, however that property is also $1,070,000, explaining that the actual Reporter ing a response from the consultant re- for sale, and it is highly unlikely that amount had been reduced by $100,000 Pamela Doan garding how its fees can be reduced. the USPS is interested in the $1 million very early in the process, a practice she price tag, since officials have indicated a said is common with federal grants. Fed- Sewer repairs, water connection Photographer It was not a night for good financial Maggie Benmour strong preference for a rental property. eral funds, administered through New The Village Board intends to express York State, will pay 80 percent of the cost news. Greg Phillips, superintendent of Advertising Director its views to the USPS in writing. Resi- with the village paying 20 percent. To water and sewers, reported that video Michele Gedney dents can also send comments to the date, engineering costs have totaled $189, inspection of sewer lines beneath Fair, Postal Service, via mail, to Joseph Mul- 375 — leaving an estimated $755,000 for Market, Fish and North streets revealed For information on advertising: numerous deficiencies in the aging sys- 845-809-5584 vey, USPS, 2 Congress St., Room 8, Mil- actual construction. The most optimistic ford, MA 01757. The letter, dated Feb. estimate as to when the first shovel might tem. His report estimated a “bottom line Email: [email protected] … price tag of $296,467” to repair 1,900 Advertising closing: Tuesday 2, indicated that no decision would be break ground is October of this year. Fail- made for a minimum of 30 days. ing that, spring 2016 is the likely start. feet of the defective mains. The estimate at noon includes “a generous contingency of Requirements: PDF or jpeg Campbell on Main St., election Campbell said little about his decision not to seek re-election other than he had $51,115,” because as Phillips put it, “there (minimum 300 dpi) Deputy Mayor Bruce Campbell cleared is no way to foresee every possibility Review our rate sheet: the air on two issues. First, he presented been pondering the matter for months. He said that he would have more to say and with underground projects such as this.” www.philipstown.info/ads a detailed update on the slower-than- To fund the project, the village will likely © philipstown.info 2014 slow Main Street project, which sparked that “there’s a lot of work to do” between now and the March 18 election. increase the amount of a Bond Anticipa- edgy exchanges between Campbell and tion Note that comes due in May. All rights reserved. No part of this Trustee Cathryn Fadde at recent meet- Tight budget for code update Phillips also reported that the New publication may be reproduced in ings. He also announced that he will not Jack Goldstein, chair of the Code Up- York City Department of Environmen- any form, mechanical or electronic, seek reelection. date Committee, reported to the board, tal Protection (NYDEP) considers its without written permission of the The more than 20 pages of documenta- expressing concern over the adequacy review of the village’s application to tap publisher. Advertisements designed tion presented by Campbell may have fi- of the $75,000 New York State Energy into the Catskill Aqueduct “substantially by The Paper are copyrighted and nally put to rest concerns Fadde has raised Research and Development Authority complete.” Cold Spring will connect to may not be reproduced in whole or over the financial status of the Main Street (NYSERDA) grant being used to revise that water system, which passes near in part without permission. project, an initiative to repair the worst the code. “It’s not a lot [of money] to do the edge of Nelsonville at Fishkill Road, sections of sidewalks along with addition- the project,” he said. Goldstein has asked during repairs to the village reservoirs. al work on Furnace Street and Mountain Barton & Loguidice, consultants on the Cost of the connection is estimated at $299,392. The village may use its water fund, which currently has a balance in Grand Larceny, Forgery Before Justice Court excess of $800,000, to fund the work. Coal tar project clarified Updates on youths youths charged in connection with the graffiti spree that defaced property in several locations around Cold Spring A recent conference call between Falloon charged in graffiti and and the New York State Department of En- trespassing incidents last August. An ACD signals that charges will be dismissed. Addressing the defendant, the judge said: “You’ve had your vironmental Conservation (DEC) helped By Michael Turton bite at the ACD apple. If you appear in front of me again, there clarify the status of the project to remove will be no second bite. And stay away from spray paint if you toxic coal tar from under the property oc- resident of New York find yourself bored at 2 in the morning.” The defendant had cupied by the Cold Spring Boat Club. A City and a second from completed community service and paid $244.23 in restitution. “DEC is much easier to work with now Connecticut appeared in Cold that the scope of the work is coming into A second youth who was involved in the graffiti incident also Spring Justice Court on Wednesday, Feb. 11, following their full view,” Falloon told trustees. “The appeared in court. Assistant Putnam County District Attorney recent arrests resulting from two separate incidents. David Bishop told Costello that while the youth had paid the conversation was much better than the Jillian E. Salcido, 29, of Danbury, Connecticut, faces a charge of $244.23 in restitution as ordered by the court, he had not yet correspondence,” which the mayor de- grand larceny in the fourth degree. Cold Spring Police arrested performed the community service also ordered as part of the scribed as “threatening” in tone. He was her on Jan. 31 after investigation of an incident that occurred sentence. Costello said that once the community service was referring to a letter received on Jan. 26 at Whistling Willie’s American Grill on Jan. 23. Salcido is alleged complete an ACD would be granted. The case was adjourned that indicated that the Boat Club would to have stolen a wallet. If found guilty of the Class E felony, she until April 8 in order to give the defendant time to complete be required to vacate its building by could face up to four years in prison. the work. March 31. The call revealed that the club won’t have to vacate until September and Anthony D. Alvarado, 44, is charged with three counts of A third youth, charged with trespass at Haldane school and that DEC is agreeable to allowing the forgery in the second degree, criminal possession of a forged Mayor’s Park last August did not appear in court as scheduled, instrument and unlawful possession of marijuana following apparently due to confusion over the date he was to appear. club to share the site with the contrac- his arrest on Jan. 30 at Drug World in Cold Spring. Alvarado Bishop told the judge that he had spoken to the boy’s father, tor until the end of boating season in is alleged to have attempted to fill a forged prescription for who requested that his son’s community service be performed October. DEC officials also clarified that oxycodone. Cold Spring Police said that he was in possession locally. Community service work is generally administered by 100 percent of the coal tar found at shal- of three forged prescriptions. Conviction on a charge of second- ATI (Alternatives to Incarceration), a program of the Putnam low depths beneath the Boat Club build- degree forgery can result in a prison term of up to seven years County Court, however the program currently offers few venues ing and the adjacent parking lot will be and a fine of up to $5,000. on the west side of the county. The case was adjourned until removed. Other deposits in the area, at Both cases were adjourned until March 11. March 11. Costello advised Bishop to have the youth check a depth of 10 feet, will not be removed with Cold Spring area churches, the library and Haldane to see because they are not considered a health Update on youth cases if work could be performed there. “I want to see him [in court] risk. The Boat Club building will be razed Judge Anthony Costello agreed to an adjournment in and I want to know about the community service,” Costello to complete the cleanup. DEC estimates contemplation of dismissal (ACD) in the case of one of three said. “I expect this to be resolved.” that that the project will be complete by the spring of 2016. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper February 13, 2015 5 A New Business Is Born, a Second Earns Award Construction company tools and equipment, not the optimal aspects of running a business time of year to start a new construction — from licensing and insur- changes hands, bridal business. “With the snow it’s a little slow. ance to bookkeeping. service honored But all things considered, I feel good. If it His youth is a factor that stays like it is, I’ll do fine,” Darman said. Darman realizes he must By Michael Turton One advantage he sees with winter is the deal with. “I know there are effect of ice and snow on roofs. “If you guys out there with 30 years’ hris Darman recently took over Carl- have a leak, you know it,” he said, adding experience,” he said. “But son Construction, purchasing the that he already has three or four roofing my age also shows how de- Cbusiness from longtime Philipstown jobs in the works. termined I am. People think area builder Stephan Carlson. Just finding I’m older, and when they ask, a job is a challenge for most 24-year-olds “Make sure it’s something you they’re a little surprised!” in the current economy. Few take on the really want to do. It’s not a hobby Asked what advice he added weight of starting their own compa- might give others his age ny. But for Darman, a Cold Spring resident, — it’s a career. It’s 100 percent of who are considering going doing that was “a logical decision.” your time, every day. And if it into business, Darman had Award-winner Heather Canavan also serves as The road to establishing Darman this to say: “Make sure it’s president of Shepherd’s View Animal Sanctuary. Construction can be traced to one day is something you want, don’t let something you really want Photo provided — Darman’s graduation from Haldane anyone tell you not to do it. It’s to do. It’s not a hobby — it’s High School in 2008. “It was a very a career. It’s 100 percent of definitely an exciting journey.” their own. After all it is their big day,” proud day,” he recalled. “I graduated on your time, every day. And if it is some- Canavan said. “To be recognized by the Saturday, got a job and started working thing you want, don’t let anyone tell you wedding community is a real accom- for Steve on Monday.” Accomplishments have been small thus not to do it. It’s definitely an exciting plishment and honor.” Darman is clear about why he chose far, but they have been meaningful to Dar- journey.” But it was neither celebrities nor to take over a construction company. “I man. “Just seeing the LLC (limited liability Bridal service wins award brides-to-be who helped Canavan win really enjoy carpentry,” he said. “I like company) papers, realizing that Darman Baby Breath Bridal Services, a Cold one of television’s most coveted awards. how it combines the physical aspect with Construction is an actual entity — that was Spring–area business owned and oper- “Ironically, I won an Emmy for Fox Stu- math — and a lot of creativity,” he said. “I very rewarding, a really great moment,” he ated by celebrity makeup artist Heather dios East for work I did on a show called want to be the best I can be.” said. On the other hand, he has been sur- Canavan, was named winner of a 2015 The Pet Department on FX. Right up my Carlson left Cold Spring earlier this prised by the amount of time it takes to WeddingWire Couples Choice Award ear- alley!” she said. year and is now living on Big Tancook handle the paperwork and “bureaucratic” lier this month. The awards are unique It was “right up her alley” because Can- Island, Nova Scotia. Contacted by The in that they are based solely on reviews avan’s other passion is serving as presi- Paper, he said he’s confident that Dar- submitted to the WeddingWire Net- dent of Shepherd’s View Animal Sanctu- man will do well. “He’s wide-eyed and work’s website by up to 2 million new- ary, located at her home and surrounding energetic. And he’s willing to take on any lyweds. Winners rank among the top 5 property just outside Cold Spring. challenge,” he said. percent of wedding professionals in the The mention of animals quickly turned Working with Carlson, Darman learned network, which includes 200,000 wed- her attention away from awards to the the trade through home building, recon- ding professionals across North America sanctuary’s needs. “Feed costs twice as struction and renovation projects. One and abroad. Leading wedding sites such much in winter and we need donations,” of the most challenging and educational as Martha Stewart Weddings, Project she said, adding that contributions can was the disassembly and reconstruction Wedding, Brides.com and Weddingbee include money but also hay, grain, cat of the historic Little Red Chapel, which are among its members. food and cat litter. The 45 animals cur- was moved from its location on Route 9D Canavan has been in the makeup and rently being cared for at Shepherd’s View south of Garrison to the northern end of hair business for 26 years. Prior to making include several goats, sheep, ducks, chick- Philipstown. “The hardest part was the the switch to work with brides, she was a ens and rabbits along with a turkey, a par- re-assembly,” Darman said. “The layout celebrity makeup artist for such stars as rot and a pig. “We really need homes for was changed a bit, and we had to redo William H. Macy, Barbara Eden, Jamie the bunnies,” Canavan said. The sanctu- joints that used wooden pegs.” ary will host an adoption day this spring. Chris Darman, 24, now heads Darman Fox, Robin Williams and Pat Benatar. Darman took over the business in ear- For more about Shepherd’s View Ani- Construction. Photo by M. Turton “If you think [celebrities] are a tough ly January, purchasing all of Carlson’s crew to please, brides are in a league of mal Sanctuary, visit their Facebook page. Candidates for Mayor and Trustee File Petitions Election will decide Village decide the composition of a new majority Party, including many village residents, restaurateur Cathryn Fadde. Both con- on the Village Board. and Molloy will doubtless look to the lo- tinue as the other two trustees on the Board’s new majority Two strong personalities, current cal Republican Party (he works for a Re- Village Board. Fadde shares a home publican legislator in Westchester) and By Kevin E. Foley Philipstown Town Board Councilor and with Molloy. former Haldane School Board President allies such as Barbara Scuccimarra, Phil- So far Molloy and Ferris have kept he Cold Spring Village election (both elected positions) Merandy and ipstown’s county legislator, to bolster his their distance, telling The Paper they race is now perhaps as interesting appointed Cold Spring Planning Board chances. have been strapped for time in getting Tfor who is not running as it is for Chairman Barney Molloy, are set to Merandy is presently part of an all- in photos and announcement material who is a candidate. With the deadline for square off as the two mayoral candidates. Democratic Town Board team led by over more than two weeks of requests. filing signatures to obtain a place on the Marie Early, an experienced village Supervisor Richard Shea. They have, however, managed to find ballot having expired this past Tuesday stalwart on zoning and planning is- Molloy masterminded last year’s suc- time to get their announcement into the (Feb. 10), we now know for sure that three sues, running as the People’s Party cessful joint BOFA trustee campaign PCNR and then to visit that paper for an incumbents, Mayor Ralph Falloon and with Merandy; Fran Murphy, a former by Michael Bowman and Main Street interview. Trustees Stephanie Hawkins and, per- academic administrator and village gov- haps most surprising, Bruce Campbell, ernment volunteer running as an inde- have decided not to run for re-election. pendent; and Robert Ferris, a sheriff’s Falloon had signaled for a while that investigator running as the Vote Party he wanted to move on, although he has with Molloy, will all compete for the two not said much about his reasons. The trustee seats. same is true of Hawkins, who commutes So far the race has been quiet with can- daily to New York City for work. Last didates mainly out gathering signatures, year, Hawkins married Dave Merandy, shaking hands and fine-tuning their a mayoral candidate, so the business of messages. Both The Paper (March 2 in the Village Board might still be part of the music room at Haldane) and The Put- her life. nam County News and Recorder (PNCR) Campbell had remained mum about (March 9 at the Cold Spring Firehouse) his intentions. In the past, the veteran will hold candidate events providing an trustee and top vote-getter had expressed opportunity for voters to take measure of some interest in running for mayor if those who would be new stewards of the Falloon did not. But until this week he village government. declined to say anything. And for now he The race, particularly for mayor, is has only acknowledged his decision not likely to heat up. Both candidates are ex- to run, promising to say more later. perienced political hands, Merandy here in Philipstown and Molloy in Peekskill. A new majority Although the election is still considered With about five weeks of campaigning nonpartisan, Merandy will likely rely on and debating ahead, the race now will his allies in the town-wide Democratic 6 February 13, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

The Serenade Orchestra Opens Chamber Concert Series on March 1 (from page 1) Strauss, Schubert and so many more ing, at the same time.” A Chess Game prized the unique rhythmic punctua- Stewart asked John Fee- tion, range, clarity and resonance of the ney to put the first two With Death double bass as the sole stringed basso concerts together, and instrument in this music. We specialize requested the same of Ev- t the gathering where Gordon Stewart told in the divertimenti, cassations, marches, ans for the third. A musicians Rachel Evans, waltzes and, of course, serenades that John Feeney and Stew- Krista Feeney and John were an integral part of the vibrant art developed a close per- Feeney of the gravity of music-making from Mozart and Haydn’s sonal and musical rela- his illness and presented day and beyond. This music was often tionship during the last them with the idea for performed outdoors, the standing musi- few years of Stewart’s life these concerts, he spoke cians playing an introductory march as (he passed away last No- of the Ingmar Bergman they approached the destination where vember). The admiration, filmThe Seventh Seal as they had been hired to provide music which developed on both Above, Alexandra Cook, and at his inspiration for them. for festive gatherings of all types. We sides, was an impetus for right, R. J. Kelley, members of He described a particular scene in which a medieval perform with the same historical instru- these concerts. Stewart, the Serenade Orchestra Images knight plays a chess game ments originally used to play this music, according to Krista Fee- courtesy of the Serenade Orchestra with a death figure, related imbuing it with warmth and intimacy of ney, “didn’t know whether by Krista Feeney in this expression.” he’d be able to hear these more clearly. The viola, compared to the description: The second program, on May 17, will concerts. He wanted to make sure that violin and cello, is actually small relative be performed by the Serenade Quartet John would be there.” “At one point it’s clear that Death to its string length. It was cut down so (two violins, viola and bass) — the nucle- Feeney described Stewart as “a man is winning. The knight smiles, and it could be held in a typical arm length, Death asks him: ‘Why do you look us of the Serenade Orchestra, along with possessed of a great social conscience. but that means it loses some of its bril- so pleased?’ special guest Rachel Evans on viola. He judged things from a pure and com- liance and power and can be covered by The second concert will consist of pletely personal vantage point. He be- “The knight says, ‘That’s my the cello’s overtones. A special feature Franz Schubert’s Overture in C Minor for lieved in things because the truth in secret.’ of the configuration of this group is that String Quartet, D. 8A, for two violins, vi- them resonated within him. His eyes, the pitch distance between the bass and “After a little more conversation ola and basso, and his Galopp; Johannes ears and intellect were open and un- it was clear that the knight was viola makes ‘space’ to give the ear access Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G Mi- tainted by prejudice of any kind. When stretching out the game. Death is to the viola’s full acoustic properties. nor; Haydn’s Op. 9, No. 4; Mozart’s Di- he heard of the true history of the double confused because the knight is Gordon felt a kinship with John in John’s vertimento, K. 136, and Joseph Lanner’s bass in classical music — a history that enjoying himself. The knight laughs pursuit of the true place for bass in early Die Romantiker Waltzer, Op. 167. had been denied him and all others for and says, ‘Our game amuses me. classical music. Gordon had a deep love The third program, on June 14, will more than 150 years — he was intrigued, It will take its time.’ and respect for both John’s scholarship feature solo string music by Johann Se- to say the least. After revealing to him “The movie inspired him. The way and his masterful playing. Gordon felt bastian Bach performed by Krista Fee- the wealth of recently uncovered truths he wanted to deal with his own deeply moved to give this community ney, violin; Evans, viola; and John Fee- revealing the history of tampering with chess game with death was to John and Krista’s brilliance.” ney, bass, joining in for a trio. the scoring of the great composers’ mu- have a secret. For Gordon these Krista Feeney noted: “It’s especially Stewart asked John and Krista Fee- sic by editors and wayward historians, concerts were his secret. He had a meaningful that we’re doing this series ney and Evans to come to his home last he was ‘all on’ for shedding light where look of glee on his face, like a little together with Rachel. The combination August. There, he informed them of the darkness has been.” kid, telling us this story.” of Rachel and John made Gordon feel ev- gravity of his illness and told them that Evans expanded on this: “Though we erything would be all right.” he would like to present a series of three think of string quartets as two violins, John Feeney, in turn, had this to say concerts over the course of the ensuing two violas and a cello, originally many about Stewart and, following on from year. “He said he saw this series as his early quartets were published with bass Gordon — astounded by his vision, his that, these concerts: “We are in awe of ‘secret’ — something giving him great rather than cello. Little by little cello took generosity and drive. He wanted to hear pleasure,” Krista Feeney related. “It was over. One of the benefits to this original this great music played the way the com- very, very moving and also a happy meet- orchestration is that the viola is heard posers intended it, and made sure that it would be. We will keep Gordon in our hearts and St. Mary’s will resonate with this music due to Gordon Stewart’s vi- sion, heart and generosity.” 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY General admission tickets cost $20 845-561-3686 and are available at brownpapertickets. www.downingfilmcenter.com com. Supporter tickets at $100 and spon- Now Showing sor tickets at $250 include preferred Still Alice (PG 13) seating and acknowledgement in the With Julianne Moore (Oscar Nominee for program and can be purchased by mail- Best Actress 2015), Kristen Stewart ing a check to St. Mary’s, 1 Chestnut St., & Alec Baldwin Cold Spring, NY 10516. 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Above, photographer Markie Baylash gives a commentary of the images in My Heroes Have Always Been Strong Women, the exhibition of his work at the Howland Library. (Photo by A. Rooney) At right, Priscilla and Madison, by Markie Baylash, is included in the show. (Image courtesy of the artist) Markie Baylash Exhibit at Howland Library: My Heroes Have Always Been Strong Women On photography: I never curated by Rick Rog- ers, currently on view believed that there was in the Community owner has left their light on overnight Room Exhibit Space such a thing as ‘that thing by accident, I let them know. I’d rather at Howland Public Li- find a little bit of good out there and be in life,’ but there is and I brary through March happy with the day.” 8. An artist reception found it. Baylash is surprised by his own will he held on Sec- success with the camera, something he By Alison Rooney ond Saturday, Feb. 14, didn’t pick up until a mere four years from 5 to 7 p.m. ago, taking a picture of a rainbow with arkie Baylash isn’t one of those Baylash, a familiar his Blackberry. He happened to show people who wants things to re- figure in Beacon the image to a photographer friend, who main just as they were. A Beacon spotted frequently M told him, “You’ve got the eye.” native who at one point spent 10 years walking up and down Inspired, he went on Craigslist, away from his hometown before return- Main Street with picked up an inexpensive camera and ing, he said he’s seen it “go from good camera in hand, said Kendra and Anastasia by Markie Baylash, included in the My just started taking pictures, and he to bad to good again. Now everyone has Beacon was neigh- Heroes Have Always Been Strong Women exhibit at Howland pretty much hasn’t stopped. “I always a positive quality about themselves and borly in his youth, but Library Image courtesy of the artist have a camera on me now,” he said. the city.” Baylash has focused on the “things then became Spending years in jobs he himself positive qualities of women, in particu- a disaster. It stopped older people is working — the two dubbed “menial,” including many years lar, in an exhibition of his photographs, being ‘neighbor does for neighbor,’ but generations are caring for each other; it spent doing cooking, Baylash said he largely taken in Beacon, titled My He- now that’s returned. New arrivals, doesn’t need to be conflict. I shovel was always “looking for a way to be roes Have Always Been Strong Women, people from the city, have never both- everybody’s snow, and in exchange they creative, but not finding it. It took 45 ered me. The influx of new people and might buy me a cup of coffee. If a store years of searching for (To page 11) Got Game? Groombridge Games Does Main Street’s newest ering (MTG) and other card-based games has much more in stock, from board familiar to many in their teens and 20s. games to books, action figures and business is a center for One advantage of their Main Street loca- accessories like plastic sleeves and deck Magic: The Gathering tion, in relation to their sometimes not- boxes to hold cards. The board games driving-yet clientele, is it is are walkable tend toward those in which players tournaments and sells from the train station. employ strategizing and/or role-playing. strategy board games and Peering into Groombridge Games, one Many are cooperative games in which does not see the bank of computer players play against the game itself other merchandise terminals associated with online gaming, rather than against each other. Games By Alison Rooney but rather, along with display cases filled currently in stock include Diplomacy, with merchandise, there are tables set up Ingenious, Civilization, Shadowman, hilipstown’s avid game players have for communal game playing, for actual Ace of Rebellion, Edge of Empire, Axis already found their way to Cold person-to-person interaction and and Allies, Road Rally, Provincia PSpring’s Groombridge Games, even competition. Interaction there already is Romana, Power Grid, a variety of Star though the store has been open for less — the store hosted a birthday party Wars games and many Munchkin than two weeks. Word is out on the during its opening week, and tournament games, which are a sort of parody of gaming street about “GG,” the only such play has begun. Dungeons and Dragons. store in the area (others, located in Wap- In addition to its focus on MTG and There are also action figures and pingers and Peekskill, have recently shut other collectable card games (Pokemon, collectibles from MTG, Game of Thrones Groombridge Games’ flags, designed by their doors, leaving one in Poughkeepsie Yugio), which includes trays of cards for and Big Hero, a collection of sci-fi books Philipstown’s Gary Tooth the closest) focusing on Magic: The Gath- sale (GG also buys cards), the new store and miscellaneous related (To page 11) 8 February 13, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Mike Milazzo Love: The First of the 7 Virtues (Opening) 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | 12 N. Division St., Peekskill 5 - 7 p.m. Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com Art | 1701 Main St., Peekskill The Calendar Harmony Band 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org Looking for things to do in and around Philipstown? 10 p.m. The Hudson Room Beacon Second Saturday Grab The Calendar and go. For more details and ongoing 23 S. Division St., Peekskill Openings 914-788-3663 | hudsonroom.com events, visit philipstown.info. Send event listings to Linda Puiatti: Paintings [email protected]. See you around town! 5 - 8 p.m. RiverWinds Gallery Saturday, February 14 172 Main St., Beacon Ras Cuba! (Documentary, 2008) Friday, February 13 Valentine’s Day 845-838-2880 | riverwindsgallery.com 7:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Second Saturday in Beacon Lynn Sweeney: Obstructed Memories 477 Main St., Beacon Markie Baylash: My Heroes Have Always Been Kids & Community Kids & Community 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Strong Women Family Night Out (ages 5+) Almost Maine: A Romantic Comedy Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 5 - 7 p.m. Howland Public Library 6 - 9:30 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness 8 p.m. The Beacon Theatre 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Church 313 Main St., Beacon 17 Old Main St., Fishkill 445 Main St., Beacon 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring | csfarmmarket.org 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com 845-453-2978 | thebeacontheatre.org Lovey Dovey Valentines Group Show: (in)Action Figures 3 Fellowship Supper Goblin Market (Musical) 10 a.m. Wildlife Education Center 6 - 9 p.m. Clutter Gallery 6 p.m. St. Mary’s Church 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson 163 Main St., Beacon | 212-255-2505 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery 845-265-2539 | stmaryscoldspring.org 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org Love Your Library Children’s Program Group Show: duets Health & Fitness Boeing-Boeing 11 a.m. Desmond-Fish Library 6 - 9 p.m. Matteawan Gallery 8 p.m. County Players Theater 472 Route 403, Garrison Partner Yoga Workshop 454 Main St., Beacon 2681 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 6:30 p.m. SkyBaby Yoga 845-440-7901 | matteawan.com 845-298-1491 | countyplayers.org 75 Main St., Cold Spring Winter Jamboree Group Show: The Key to Her Heart Was A Knife 845-265-4444 | skybabyyoga.com Jim Breuer (Comedy) Noon - 3 p.m. Stony Kill Farm 6 - 9 p.m. Dream in Plastic 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall | 13 Main St., Tarrytown 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls Couples Yoga Class 177 Main St., Beacon 914-631-3390 | tarrytownmusichall.org 845-831-1617 | stonykill.org 7 p.m. Living Yoga Studios 845-632-3383 | dreaminplastic.com 3182 Route 9, Cold Spring Music One Billion Rising Loren Elferman: The Windows Project 845-809-5900 | livingyogastudios.com 4 p.m. Field Library | 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill Lori Adams | Ted Walsh: Paintings Todd Londagin Band 914-671-7772 | onebillionrising.org 6 - 9 p.m. bau Gallery 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café | 201 S. Division St., Art & Design Big Gay Hudson Valley Show Your Love Ball 506 Main St., Beacon Peekskill | 914-737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com Komic Kreators of the Mid-Hudson Valley 6:30 - 11 p.m. Locust Grove Estate 845-440-7584 | baugallery.com (Preview) Scott Beall & Friends 2683 Route 9, Poughkeepsie Film & Theater 6 - 8 p.m. Arts Mid-Hudson 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe biggayhudsonvalley.com 9 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie 379 Main St., Beacon The Met Live in HD: Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta / 845-454-3222 | artsmidhudson.org 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com Health & Fitness Bartok’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle Lucky House Caregiver Support Group 12:30 p.m. Bardavon Film & Theater 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s 9:30 a.m. Hudson Valley Hospital 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie Tournées French Film Festival: Amour (2012) 184 Main St., Cold Spring 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org 6:30 p.m. Vogelstein Center (Vassar) 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com 914-734-3257 | hvhc.org/events Royal Winnipeg Ballet: Moulin Rouge (Film) 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie Leo B. Bereavement Support Group 3 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 845-437-5473 | film.vassar.edu 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main 11 a.m. Our Lady of Loretto | 24 Fair St., Cold Spring 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 246 Main St., Beacon 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com Art & Design Silent Film Series: Monte Cristo (1922) 7 p.m. Butterfield Library Cabin Fever Workshop: Drawing With Thread 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring and Love 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 10 a.m. Garrison Art Center Almost Maine: A Romantic Comedy 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 8 p.m. The Beacon Theatre 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org See details under Friday. Komic Kreators of the Mid-Hudson Valley Boeing-Boeing 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Arts Mid-Hudson 8 p.m. County Players Theater See details under Friday. See details under Friday. 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Music Cabin Fever Film Series: Kiki Smith and Cooking With the Mediterranean Diet (Class) Lessons From the Honeybee (Talk) 2 p.m. Dempsey House 7:30 p.m. Cornwall Presbyterian Mardi Gras on Valentine’s Day (Jazz) Louise Bourgeois 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 222 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson 3 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown 3:30 p.m. Garrison Art Center 914-734-3780 | hvhc.org/events 845-534-5506, ext. 204 | hhnaturemuseum.org 10 Academy St., Cold Spring 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org Hand-Building With Clay (ages 5–10) Nelsonville Village Board National Theatre of London: Treasure Island (First Session) 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Hudson Heart Red Ball 4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 258 Main St., Nelsonville 8 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center 7:15 p.m. Downing Film Center 477 Main St., Beacon 845-265-2500 | villageofnelsonville.org 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie 19 Front St., Newburgh 917-318-7801 | beaconcraftworkshop.com 845-454-5800 | midhudsonciviccenter.org 845-561-3686 | downingfilmcenter.com Kids’ Craft Hour (grades 2+) Kazy Oliver (Drummer/Percussionist) Music Wednesday, February 18 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Ash Wednesday Rock Band Boot Camp: Purple Rain 472 Route 403, Garrison 477 Main St., Beacon 3 p.m. Southern Dutchess Bowl 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Kids & Community 629 Route 52, Beacon Third Tuesday Beacon Queer Night Modfest: My Funny Valentine (Jazz) Howland Public Library 845-765-0472 | beaconmusicfactory.com 6:30 - 9 p.m. Dogwood 8 p.m. Vassar College 9:45 a.m. Come and Play (ages 0–3) Lydia Adams Davis & The Whispering Tree 47 E. Main St., Beacon 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie 3 p.m. Toddler Tales (ages 2–3) 4 - 6 p.m. BeanRunner Café 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com 845-437-7294 | music.vassar.edu 4 p.m. Children Read to Dogs (grades K–5) See details under Friday. Pop, Rock & Doo-Wop Show See details under Tuesday. Pick n’ Grin Acoustic Session Music 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall Senior Bus Trip to Fishkill 6 - 9:30 p.m. Dogwood Country Line Dancing 13 Main St., Tarrytown | 914-631-3390, ext. 100 10 a.m. Chestnut Ridge, Cold Spring 47 E. Main St., Beacon 7 - 10 p.m. Bear Mountain Inn tarrytownmusichall.org 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com 55 Hessian Drive, Highland Falls The Hudson Room Desmond-Fish Library Leon Russell 845-786-2731 | visitbearmountain.com 8 p.m. John Ford | 10 p.m. Lost Soulz Band 10:30 a.m. Music & Motion for Toddlers 7 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall See details under Friday. Meetings & Lectures 1:30 p.m. Preschool Story Hour See details under Saturday. Tony Jefferson & Groovocity Understanding the V.A. and Its Services See details under Tuesday. Rob Stoner’s Rolling Thunder Revival 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café | Details under Friday 3 p.m. Veterans’ Administration Clinic Indoor Tot Lot 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 1875 Route 6 (2nd floor), Carmel Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center Mary Fahl of October Project See details under Friday. 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 845-225-4646 See details under Tuesday. See details under Friday. Local Beer / Hudson Valley Foodshed (Talks) Passed Hors d’oeuvres: Chicken Fajitas (Class) Monday, February 16 Crossroads Band 6 p.m. Scenic Hudson 7 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | Details under Friday Presidents’ Day 8 Long Dock Road, Beacon 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Talking Machine Local schools closed 845-473-4440, ext. 273 | scenichudson.org 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | Details under Friday Philipstown Recreation closed Book Club: This Book Is Overdue! Health & Fitness Hart & Soul 7 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Kids & Community Heart Healthy Nutritional Seminar 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. 472 Route 403, Garrison 7 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness Vacation Camp (ages 5–12) 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 17 Old Main St., Fishkill Meetings & Lectures 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness Digital Salon 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com The Faiths of the Founding Fathers (Talk) 17 Old Main St., Fishkill 7 - 10 p.m. Beahive Beacon 2 p.m. FDR Presidential Library 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com 291 Main St., Beacon Sports 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park Arts Holiday (ages 4–9) 845-765-1890 | beahivebzzz.com Army vs. Colgate (Women’s Basketball) 845-486-7745 | fdrlibrary.marist.edu 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Board of Trustees 7 p.m. Christl Arena, West Point 477 Main St., Beacon 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com Sunday, February 15 917-318-7801 | compassarts.org 85 Main St., Cold Spring Winter Workshop for Kids (grades pre-K to 8) 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov (To page 10) Kids & Community 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Garrison Art Center 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Hudson Valley Reptile Expo 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie The Beacon Theatre (First Sessions) 845-454-5800 | midhudsonciviccenter.org 4 p.m. Drama (ages 5–8) 5 p.m. Tap for Kids (Beginner/Intermediate) Beacon Farmers Market 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center 6 p.m. Tap for Kids (Intermediate/Advanced) Long Dock Drive, Beacon 445 Main St., Beacon | 845-453-2978 845-234-9325 | beaconfarmersmarket.org thebeacontheatre.org | Rescheduled from Feb. 16. Kids’ Open-Mic Night Personal Writing and College Essay 6 - 8 p.m. 12 Grapes Workshop (grades 10–12) (First Session) 12 N. Division St., Peekskill 5 p.m. Butterfield Library 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Health & Fitness Rescheduled from Feb. 9 Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Film & Theater 6 - 8 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison National Theatre of London: Treasure Island 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 1:30 p.m. Downing Film Center See details under Sunday. Sports Meetings & Lectures Army vs. Bucknell (Men’s Basketball) 4 p.m. Christl Arena, West Point Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed Firehouse 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com 7 p.m. Cold Spring Firehouse 152 Main St., Cold Spring Art & Design 845-265-9241 | coldspringfd.org Arm Knitting Class Rescheduled from Feb. 9. 10 a.m. RiverWinds Gallery See details under Saturday. Tuesday, February 17 Cocktails, Canvas & Cupcakes 3 p.m. Piano Piano Wine Bar Kids & Community 1064 Main St., Fishkill | eplstudio.com Indoor Tot Lot Film & Theater 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Boeing-Boeing 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 2 p.m. County Players Theater Winter Workshop for Kids (grades pre-K to 8) See details under Friday. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Garrison Art Center The Vatican Museums (Film) See details under Monday. 2 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley Howland Public Library See details under Saturday. 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me (ages 0–2) Goblin Market (Musical) 4 p.m. Crazy 8s Math Club (grades 3–5) 2 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 313 Main St., Beacon See details under Friday. 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Almost Maine: A Romantic Comedy Knit & Crochet Group (First Session) 3 p.m. The Beacon Theatre Noon. 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Health & Fitness The Calendar (from page 9) Thursday, February 19 Support Groups Indoor Yoga With Ishia Wilson Music For a full list of area support Kids & Community 6:30 p.m. Stony Kill Farm Ladies’ Night With Julie Corbalis 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls groups, visit: Chinese New Year Ceremony 8 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. 845-831-1617 | stonykill.org philipstown.info/sg 5:30 a.m. Morning service Meetings & Lectures 10 a.m. Dharma talks, offering lights and blessing Adult Co-Ed Volleyball 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 1:30 p.m. Mangala Sutra Chanting, Through a Lens Darkly (Documentary, 2014) Introduction to the Art of Somatic Coaching See details under Sunday. (Opens) Auspiciousness, Thread Blessing 7 p.m. Bardavon 3 p.m. Garrison Institute | 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison 5 p.m. Evening bell and drum service. Music 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie Chuang-Yen Monastery (Kuan Yin Hall) 845-424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org Eric Bibb & Guy Davis 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org 2020 Route 301, Carmel | 845-225-1819 | baus.org Putnam and Beyond Book Club: Orange Is the 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe Bobby Collins (Comedy) Indoor Tot Lot New Black See details under Friday. 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center 6:45 p.m. Ravenna Osteria | 1099 N Division St., Live Band Karaoke See details under Feb. 13. See details under Tuesday. Peekskill | meetup.com/P-B-B-C 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | Details under Friday Almost Maine: A Romantic Comedy Library Board Meeting Howland Public Library 8 p.m. The Beacon Theatre 7 p.m. Butterfield Library 10 a.m. Brain Games for Seniors Meetings & Lectures See details under Feb. 13. 10:30 a.m. Pre-K Story Time (ages 3–5) 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Zoning Board of Appeals Boeing-Boeing 3:45 p.m. Lego Club (ages 4+) 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 7 p.m. Village Hall 8 p.m. County Players Theatre See details under Tuesday. Planning Board 85 Main St., Cold Spring See details under Feb. 13. Free Tax Assistance for Seniors & Low-Income 7 p.m. Village Hall 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Goblin Market (Musical) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Howland Public Library 85 Main St., Cold Spring Philipstown Planning Board 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 313 Main St., Beacon 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 7:30 p.m. Butterfield Library See details under Feb. 13. 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Garrison School Board Music 7:30 p.m. Garrison School Butterfield Library 845-265-3329 | philipstown.com 1100 Route 9D, Garrison 10:30 a.m. Bouncing Babies Open-Mic Night 845-424-3689 | gufs.org 12:30 p.m. Little Bookworms (ages 2.5–5) Friday, February 20 8 - 10 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 477 Main St., Beacon Ash Wednesday Services 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Kids & Community 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Our Lady of Loretto New Moms & Infants Group Two Dollar Goat (Bluegrass) Indoor Tot Lot 8:15 a.m., 3:45 & 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m. Desmond-Fish Library 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café | Details under Feb. 13 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center 24 Fair St, Cold Spring | 845-265-3718 472 Route 403, Garrison See details under Tuesday. Leo Kottke St. Mary’s Episcopal Email [email protected] 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe Free Tax Assistance for Seniors & Low-Income 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring Winter Meat and Vegetable Store See details under Feb. 13. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Howland Public Library 845-265-2539 | stmaryscoldspring.org 3 - 6 p.m. Glynwood Farm See details under Thursday. Jason Gisser St. Philip’s Episcopal 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring 9 p.m. Max’s on Main | See details under Feb. 13. Gaming Club 7:30 p.m. 1100 Route 9D, Garrison 845-265-3338 | store.glynwood.org 3 - 5 p.m. Howland Public Library Thrown Together 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org Cooking Class: Hearty Vegetarian Entrees See details under Tuesday. 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | Details under Feb. 13 4 p.m. Dempsey House | Details under Tuesday Girls’ Lacrosse Ice Cream Social (grades 1–4) Jonny Rosch and Friends Stitch Circle (ages 7–12) (First Session) 3:30 - 5 p.m. St. Philip’s Parish Hall 10 p.m. The Hudson Room | Details under Feb. 13 NY Alert 4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 1100 Route 9D, Garrison For the latest updates on See details under Tuesday. Meetings & Lectures Email [email protected] weather-related or other Carnevale Bob Doppelt: The Leadership for Resilience Pizza Night and Ice Cream Social emergencies, sign up at 6 - 9 p.m. Culinary Institute of America (Caterina Workshop (Opens) 4 - 8 p.m. North Highlands Firehouse de Medici) | 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park 3 p.m. Garrison Institute www.nyalert.gov. 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring 845-471-6608 | ciarestaurantgroup.com See details under Wednesday. Call 845-265-9595 for takeout. Frozen Sing-along 5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Ongoing 472 Route 403, Garrison Art & Design 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Wine & Cheese Visit philipstown.info/galleries 5 - 8 p.m. Antipodean Books and Maps Religious Services 29 Garrison Landing, Garrison Visit philipstown.info/services 845-424-3867 | antipodean.com Film & Theater Meetings & Lectures Alcoholics Anonymous Tournées French Film Festival: Blue Is the Visit philipstown.info/aa Warmest Color (2013) 6:30 p.m. Vogelstein Center (Vassar) Support Groups See details under Feb. 13. Visit philipstown.info/sg

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Markie Baylash Exhibit at Howland Library: My Heroes Have Always Been Strong Women (from page 7) something, finding nothing, but one day hand-delivered it to helped me the the environment; Doreen, works at Bank I just found that thing. I never believed her the next day.” most, 95 percent Square, sticking her tongue out — she that there was such a thing as ‘that Parting with of them have wasn’t in a good mood right then. … thing in life,’ but there is and I found it.” the image brought been women Heather, hoop class instructor — she told Attracted most of all to cityscapes, he a tinge of sadness, — they’re caring, me, ‘Wow, my calves look great’ in the is drawn to shadows and alleys. “I take because it was the nurturing and picture so that’s what I titled it. … what I see: a shadow, a reflection, an only one of that down to earth.” Carmen, she’s an animal rights activist interesting scene.” He doesn’t ignore shot that he had, Baylash gave a and some of the photo is out of focus but people in his photography, frequently as he doesn’t quick running she’s listening so intently to someone and going to someone encountered on Main believe in making commentary of that’s what I was going for. … my Street, sometimes taking candids. “It’s multiple prints. “A the subjects of great-niece Madison with her mom, not a job,” Baylash noted, “it’s a passion. photo is a slice of the images Priscilla. … Kendra, hairdresser to If someone was to say you can never take the world that’s displayed in the Anastasia, everything’s gold in the photo. another photo again, I’d basically die.” perfect,” he exhibition; here … Lauren, Kim’s daughter, my best Even a stroke Baylash suffered in explained, “a are some ex- friends; they’re true friends … she told 2013, which caused him to temporarily perfect millisecond A shadowy alley in Beacon — a favorite cerpts: “This is me to dress nice for this interview!” lose sight in his right eye, didn’t impede in history. I don’t subject of photographer Markie Baylash my sister. She has Baylash’s connection to the commu- him. “I had to train my left eye,” he said. want anyone else Image supplied by the artist cerebral palsy. I nity brought him an invitation to “I wore a patch for seven or eight months, to have that little took care of her provide content for the Humans of and looked out of my left. I call those my slice of perfection.” Although some wonder for 10 years. … This is at a rally: Miss Beacon Facebook page, something he left-eye photos and I can always identify why he doesn’t print up larger images, Flora, a wonderful woman. Her answer- has enjoyed doing for the past six which ones came from that time.” Baylash prefers to work with 8-by-10s, ing machine says, ‘This is Flora, not months or so. The camera brings Baylash said he has an “innate ability because “everything looks different as you Fauna, leave a message.’ … Here’s Baylash happiness, simple as that. to look at a photo — not just mine — get up close, and I like that.” Florence, from the Howland Center. I see “You can be happy, no matter what,” and tell you everything about it. I digest Earlier this year Baylash was her as the First Lady of Beacon. … and he said. “For years I was very sad. You photos with my mind: I eat the photos.” included in the Howland Center’s This Ricki, used to live next door to me, don’t have to be sad. If you walk outside, Baylash first showed his photos in a Is Beacon! photography exhibit, and, always listened to music with earphones something fantastic is going to happen, “Windows on Main” display at the when asked by Howland Library curator on, no one talked to her because of that, or, if it doesn’t, at least you got outside.” Lauren & Riley clothing store, accompa- Rogers to put together a new one with a but I just walked right up to her because Howland Public Library is located at nied by a second exhibit at Beacon Yoga. different theme, Baylash was initially I talk to everybody … Anik from The 313 Main St. in Beacon. The Community At his very first exhibition, someone stumped, but then it came to him. “All Beacon Bagel — she always walks with a Room Exhibit Space is open during walked up to him and told him, referring the women I know around town are double stroller. She has to be two women, regular library hours, but may not be to one of his images, “I have to have it.” strong women who deserve something so I made sure to get her reflection in the accessible during some library programs; “I was speechless,” Baylash said. “I good. Of the people in my life who have glass … Here’s Ivy, she’s really involved in consult the calendar at beaconlibrary.org.

Got Game? Groombridge Games Does (from page 7) goods, for example a card game called see how they fare against other players. it as sort of a network … You have to store, so that they don’t think you’re go- Gloom, in which a player draws a family Groombridge’s mother and partner open your store and stock it with their ing to just sell things online.” of misfits and the goal is to make them as in the store, Kim Conner, called MTG products before being allowed to have Conner said she had been thinking unhappy as possible before they die! The “personally interactive. People come to ‘official’ game nights … There are also of having a Main Street business for store does not stock traditional board stores across the country to play it, every very few companies that distribute these a while, but was never certain what it games for children, though they will have Friday night.” Conner described being games.” Groombridge added, “You have should be. She said the impetus behind chess sets for sale and are also looking at in a Silicon Valley mall recently, where to prove that you’re a brick-and-mortar GG was to “have (Continued on page 16) a possible sideline in “cosplay” accesso- four storefronts had been taken over for ries (cosplay is dressing up as a character tournaments, with over a hundred people from a movie, book or video game, which standing in line to get in. “There’s a social originated in Japan particularly around component to it,” she noted, adding that Congratulations to all manga and anime). Groombridge Games “these games are not just for kids; the av- Garrison and Haldane is able to do special orders, and they’ll be erage age for MTG players is about 22.” stocking new games as time goes on; Neither Groombridge nor Conner has 7th graders who participated current opening inventory is just a taste ever owned a retail store, though Groom- of what’s to come. bridge does have experience working in in our annual Jean Saunders Opening a store of this kind has long a store similar to this one. In the parent- history contest! been an idea of Ian Groombridge, who child endeavor, with Conner determined manages it. Groombridge, 22, said he that Groombridge take on most of the Peter Angelopoulos Remy Mancuso started becoming interested in games operational setup, including ordering Kailyn August Valerie Mancuso through video games, at around the age stock, wading through all the requisite Anna Brief Hayden Mayer of 10. This was followed by a fascination paperwork, etc., there has been the usual with Dungeons and Dragons, the fantasy learning curve for both of them, made Gaetano Cervone Aurora McKee role-playing game that many feel was one more specific by the type of merchandise McKenzie Clark Solana McKee of the inspirations for MTG. Groombridge they are offering. Madison Clark Conor McMahon started playing MTG about four years ago. “There are a lot of hoops to jump Jonnie Colasurdo Ben McPherson He thinks its appeal lies in the combina- through to become a store,” said Con- Jill Cox Connor O’Reilly tion of skill and luck required for success, ner, “particularly with the company Lukas DeRoche Molly Reid as players create their own decks and then that makes MTG, which has established Denis Driscoll Ava Rouxel Bridget Goldberg Anna Rowe Henry Heckert Natalie Sandik Benjamin Thomas Adam Sharifi Higbee Emerson Smith Megan Horan William Stark Lila Janski Athena Stebe-Glorius Riley Johanson Isaac Walker Alek Maasik Rex Young The prize winners were: 1st place - Riley Johanson, Haldane, “Battle of Fort Clinton and Montgomery” 2nd place tie - Isaac Walker, Garrison, “The Evolution of the Appalachian Trail” and Alek Maasik, Haldane, “Castle Rock” 3rd place - Hayden Mayer and Remy Mancuso, Garrison, “Revolutionary War in Philipstown.”  The Putnam History Museum 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, New York www.putnamhistorymuseum.org • 845.265.4010 Ian Groombridge and Kim Conner, proprietors of Groombridge Games Photo by A. Rooney 12 February 13, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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Hudson Valley Theater and Go Peekskill Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 5:30 least one good photo every day.” with support from D. Bertoline & Sons p.m. in Taylor Hall, room 203 at Vassar DPGP’s is located at 54 Main St. in Cold distributors, happening Tuesday, Feb. 17, College. This event is free and open to Spring. It is a pub with a historic feel through Saturday, Feb. 21. The festivi- the public and sponsored by the Jewish and for good reason. It has enjoyed nu- ties will include specials and discounts Studies Program. merous past lives that spanned parts of at participating Peekskill restaurants For detailed information about acces- three centuries — with McConville’s, The all week long, a Friday parade and pub sibility and directions, visit vassar.edu. Downtown and McGuires-on-Main being crawl, and Buckwheat Zydeco with spe- its more recent identities before Price es- cial guests Professor Louie and the Crow- tablished his “pretty good pub.” matix capping off the week with the Mar- Chamber Ensemble to di Gras headline show on Saturday night Perform Free Concert Beacon at the Paramount Theater. Feb. 21 performance at Vassar College No artist is more singularly respon- Diabetes, Life Insurance sible for popularizing Zydeco’s regional he New York City–based chamber en- Presentations in Beacon style with the mainstream than Buck- Tsemble Decoda will perform works by wheat Zydeco, the pre-eminent ambas- Mozart, Brahms, Britten and Hersant at he Howland Public Library, 313 Main sador of Louisiana’s Zydeco music. Over Skinner Hall on Saturday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. TSt. in Beacon, invites the public to Sister Ann Willits will give three lectures the course of Buckwheat Zydeco’s career, The performance at Vassar will also feature two informational programs in February. on the Lenten season, beginning Feb. 17, Buckwheat has gigged with everyone the world premiere of “Distractions,” a On Saturday, Feb. 21, Nationwide at Mount Saint Mary College. Photo provided from Eric Clapton and U2 to the Boston sextet written for Decoda by Richard Wil- Licensed Sales and Service Associate Pops. The band performed at the closing son, professor of music and the composer Drake Di Bella of the Charles L. Quick Mount’s CDI Presents ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olym- of over 100 works in many genres. This Insurance and Associates office in Wash- pics to a worldwide audience of 3 billion event is free and open to the public. ingtonville will give a PowerPoint pre- Lenten Lecture Series people and was chosen as the final musi- Decoda is comprised of virtuoso musi- sentation on the topic of life insurance Three lectures by Sister Ann Willits cal guest for Jimmy Fallon’s Late Night cians, entrepreneurs and passionate ad- from 1 to 2 p.m. Attendees will learn in- TV show. vocates of the arts. Since its inception in surance terminology along with the dif- ount Saint Mary College’s Catholic Adding a bit of local flavor to the show, 2011, Decoda’s projects have reached audi- ferent types of life insurance available, Mand Dominican Institute will host Peekskill’s very own Aaron “Professor ences in schools, hospitals and prisons as and their respective pros and cons. a trio of talks to help the faithful get Louie” Hurtwitz will open the evening well as in prominent concert halls across At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, Katie ready for the Lenten season. with his band, Professor Louie and the the globe. Decoda is known for custom- Downes, certified diabetes educator and “Preparing for a Good Lenten Season” Crowmatix. The band brings an eclectic izing its performances to its community registered dietician at St. Luke’s Corn- will take place on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.; “Do- mix of world-traveled blues, rock, R&B, partners and audiences as needed. The wall Hospital, will present a program on minican Spirituality in the Lenten Sea- gospel and folk to the Paramount Hud- group has held interactive shows with diabetes and nutrition, providing tips on son” will be explored on Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.; son Valley stage. significant audience participation, work- prevention and management of diabetes. and “This Lent, Are We Coming or Go- Tickets for the concert range from $30 shops and performance training work- Both events are free and no registration ing?” will begin on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. to $40 and are available for purchase at shops for high school students. Decoda is is required. For more information, con- All three talks, given by Sister Ann paramounthudsonvalley.com. an affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall. tact Alison Herrero, adult services librar- Willits, will be held on campus in the Do- For detailed information about acces- ian, at 845-831-1134. To view all events at minican Center, room 218. They are free sibility and directions, visit vassar.edu. the Howland Public Library, go to bea- and open to the public. Presentation Examines conlibrary.org and click on “Calendar.” Willits, a Dominican sister from Sinsin- Video Interviews of 10516 Photos at DPGP’s awa, Wisconsin, is a preacher, poet, writer Oil Paintings by Linda and lecturer. She has headed parish mis- Holocaust Survivors oug’s Pretty Good Pub in Cold sions, retreats and conferences through- Shandler discusses role of watching DSpring, known to some as DPGP’s, Puiatti at RiverWinds out the world, including the United States, interviews in connecting will feature an exhibit of photographs by Color of Light opens on Second South America, Canada, New Zealand, The Paper’s Michael Turton beginning Saturday, Feb. 14 Australia and Europe. She received her he visual component of video inter- Friday, Feb. 13. An informal opening will bachelor’s degree from Rosary College, Tviews with survivors of the Holo- be held from 7 to 9 p.m. that evening, iverWinds Gallery at 172 Main St. in her master’s degree from St. Thomas Uni- caust is what distinguishes these from with the photos remaining on display Beacon presents Color of Light, oil other forms of documenting survivors’ R versity and she completed postgraduate throughout the coming months. paintings by Linda Puiatti. These bold study at Marquette University. life stories, whether in written form or The photos, several of which have paintings of light, atmosphere and mood Willits was also a high school English audio recording. But what is the differ- been published in The Paper and on give a sense of connection with nature. teacher and administrator, served for ence between watching these stories Philipstown.info, focus on “places and The show opens on Beacon Second Sat- nine years on the general council of her rather than simply reading or listening to pursuits” within the 10516 zip code. The urday, Feb. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. The show congregation and was director of “Para- them? Jeffrey Shandler, a Jewish studies Hudson River figures prominently in runs through March 8. ble,” a national conference for Dominican scholar, will explore the role of these vid- the subjects covered, as do local sports, Puiatti paints primarily with oils on life and mission, for more than 20 years. eo interviews in the presentation, “Seeing along with an eclectic mix of images that canvas in her Holmes, New York, studio. The Mount’s Catholic and Dominican as Believing: Watching Videotaped Inter- includes what may be Cold Spring’s most Field studies painted outdoors in the Institute, directed by assistant profes- views With Holocaust Survivors.” iconic and colorful door. Hudson Valley, the farmlands of Belgium sor of philosophy Charles Zola, promotes Shandler, professor and chair of Jew- “The photographer Elliot Erwitt said and France or the coast of Cape Cod the college’s heritage of St. Dominic, ad- ish Studies at Rutgers University, will that ‘the whole point of taking pictures give way to larger studio works. Puiatti’s vances the Dominican charism of study deliver the annual Dr. Maurice Sitomer is so that you don’t have to explain with paintings hang in private collections and service, provides a forum for discus- words,’” Turton said. “So for someone like throughout the U.S., Europe, Australia sion of contemporary ethical issues and me, who spends quite a bit of time each and Africa. Her American studies include enhances Catholic and Jewish dialogue. week explaining things through words, it’s the Art Students League, the School of Mount Saint Mary College is at 330 been great fun to select some of my photos Visual Arts, the Woodstock School of Art Powell Ave. in Newburgh. For more infor- that explain things that have caught my and the Byrdcliffe School of Art. mation, call 845-569-3467, email cdi@ eye and that I like without writing a single RiverWinds is open Wednesday through msmc.edu or visit msmc.edu. word.” Turton added that if there is one Monday from noon to 6 and until 9 p.m. frustration he experiences with photogra- on Second Saturdays. For more infor- Mardi Gras Madness phy, “It’s that I seem to miss capturing at mation, (Continued on next page) Comes to Peekskill Feb. 17–21 Buckwheat Zydeco headlines at the Paramount he good times will roll in downtown Professor Jeffrey Shandler Peekskill during Mardi Gras Mad- T Photo courtesy of Vassar College ness Week presented by the Paramount

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try, folk and tango The concert will take place on into a good time. Sunday, Feb. 22, at 4 p.m. at the Jones is a prolif- Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main ic singer-songwrit- St. in Beacon, and will be followed er and classically by a reception to meet the artist. trained violinist Tickets at $30 ($10 for students) who also plays gui- can be reserved by calling 845- tar, piano, man- 297-9243. See also howlandmusic. dolin, ukulele and org, where information on this cello. This multi- Inon Barnatan Photo courtesy of HCMC and other programs can be found. instrumentalist is originally from Colorado and cur- Howland Piano Festival Matteawan Gallery rently lives in Continues With Barnatan Shows Couples’ Art the Hudson Val- ley. Jones is pres- NY Philharmonic’s artist in in duets ently touring association gives recital Feb. 22 Exhibit opens with Second the Tristate area he Howland Chamber Music Circle’s Saturday reception with her backing annual winter series of piano con- bandmates, Mark T atteawan Gallery presents duets, certs continues with a performance by McNutt on gui- a group exhibition featuring the Israeli pianist Inon Barnatan. M tar, Mickey Kop- work of four couples: Jill Baroff and Barnatan has been named the New chak on bass and Stefana McClure, Karlos Carcamo and York Philharmonic’s first “Artist in Asso- Evening by Linda Puiatti Photo courtesy of RiverWinds Gallery Michael Hickey Eleanor White, Matt Frieburghaus and ciation,” a major three-season appoint- on drums, with Laura Kaufman, and Meg Hitchcock and ment highlighted by multiple concerto whom she has Kurt Steger. The exhibition opens on (From previous page) visit riverwinds- and chamber music collaborations with performed for the past seven years. Feb. 14 and runs through March 8. The gallery.com or call 845-838-2880. the orchestra. The Avery Fisher Career Jones has released five CDs, toured opening reception takes place on Second Grant recipient’s recent Kennedy Center with legends and is currently working on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. solo debut prompted The Washington Norwegian Film the release of her new CD. Musical styl- duets brings together four artist cou- O’Horten Post to marvel: “Although there was fire- ings range from folk to rock to reinvent- ples from the New York area whose work Shows at Howland Library cracker technique on display, it was Bar- ed popular covers. For more information has a similar reliance on process and natan’s intelligence, musicality and sto- Comedy/drama screens 7 p.m. Feb. 27 on Jones, visit elissajones.com. concept, showing how the work of two ry-telling ability that most impressed.” Proceeds go to the restoration of the people who live together can be similar or he Norwegian film O’Horten will be His 2013 recording of Schubert’s late so- Beacon Sloop Club’s environmental edu- different, how ideas and experiences they shown at the Howland Public Library natas reveals “superior playing, in which T cation sailing sloop, the Woody Guthrie, share are expressed in their art. In some on Friday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. This comedy/ penetrating musicianship, compelling which needs a new hull this year. Tickets cases there is much common ground, but drama focuses on a life-changing mo- interpretive insight, and elegant pia- cost $75. To reserve online, go to wood- in others there is very little obvious con- ment in 67-year-old train engineer Odd nism achieve near perfect equilibrium” ydinner.brownpapertickets.com. Reser- nection. In the end, viewing the couples’ Horten’s existence: the evening of his re- (BBC Music magazine), while his solo vations are required as space is limited. work side by side is a compelling way to tirement. The film is rated PG-13 and is album Darkness Visible was described For dinner details or to print a reserva- acknowledge their shared lives. 90 minutes in length. as one of the “Best of 2012” by The New tion form, visit beaconsloopclub.org. Matteawan Gallery is located at 464 This event is free and no registration York Times. Main St., Beacon. For more information, is required. All films are shown in their To launch his unprecedented new visit matteawan.com or contact info@ original language with English subti- partnership with the NY Philharmonic, matteawan.com or 845-440-7901. tles. Doors open at 6:30 and film starts Barnatan makes his subscription debut promptly at 7. playing Ravel’s The Howland Public Library is located concerto under at 313 Main St. in Beacon. For more in- Alan Gilbert. For formation, contact Alison Herrero, adult his concert at the services librarian, at 845-831-1134. Howland Center, Barnatan has chosen to play Benefit Dinner for Sloop Beethoven’s So- Woody at Towne Crier nata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. E’lissa Jones Band to provide live 110; Sonata in E- music March 1 flat minor, Op. he Beacon Sloop Club announces its 26, by Samuel TNinth Annual Woody Benefit Dinner, Barber; Prélude, scheduled for Sunday, March 1, at the Chorale et Fugue Towne Crier Café, 379 Main St. in Beacon. by Cesar Franck; Cocktail hour and appetizers begin at and Variations 5 p.m. A buffet dinner follows at 6, with and Fugue on raffle and door prizes. Live music will be a Theme by provided by the E’lissa Jones Band, a ki- E’lissa Jones Photo courtesy of Beacon Sloop Club Handel by Jo- Shrug by Laura Kaufman, left, and Valley by Matt Frieburghaus netic band known for buoyantly blending hannes Brahms. Photographs courtesy of the artists elements of rock, jazz, blues, funk, coun-

Philipstown Depot Theatre presents: Goblin Market Feb. 13,14, 20 & 21, 8 p.m. Buying Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Coins, etc. Feb. 15 & 22, 2 p.m. Specializing in estate jewelry. We buy to resell, not to scrap. Tickets $25 171 Main Street Cabaret in the Country presents: Cold Spring NY 10516 Aspects of Andrew Lloyd Webber • Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. hosted by Phil Geoffrey Bond • Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28, 8 p.m. Tickets: $30 Depot Docs presents: 1971 March 6, 7:30 p.m. Q & A with the director and reception after the fi lm Tickets: $20 www.brownpapertickets.com 845.424.3900 • www.philipstowndepottheatre.org Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY (Theatre is adjacent to train station.) Store: 845-265-2323 • Cell: 914-213-8749 14 February 13, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Pooh the Rattler Delights Audience at Taconic Outdoor Education Center Snake crosses river to visit good advice for anyone walking the hills Fahnestock State Park on Jan. 10. tlers once brought bounties, a practice of the Hudson Valley, home to the tim- Ed McGowan, director of the Trailside banned in 1971. Development also took By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong ber rattler (in Latin, Crotalus horridus, Museum and Zoo at Bear Mountain State its toll. “Contrary to popular opinion, a a name that pretty Park, across the Hud- rattlesnake will not pursue or attack a en. Christopher Gadsden, a Revo- much explains itself). “They don’t want to be seen son River from Philip- person unless threatened or provoked,” lutionary War patriot, report- The snakes are de- ... they just want to stay stown, brought Pooh the DEC website declares. They eat small Gedly considered the rattlesnake so scribed as typically to the TOEC for a talk mammals, as well as the occasional bird, apt a symbol of dangerous resolve that shy, although one, cryptic.” on rattlesnakes, part amphibian or other snake, and in New the 1775 flag attributed to him features dubbed Pooh, found of a Saturday program, York, “protection of habitat is now a pri- one — coiled — above the slogan “Don’t herself mingling (under close supervi- sponsored by the Hudson Highlands mary concern,” the agency also notes. Tread on Me.” sion) with human society at the Taconic Audubon Society, that included sales of “Collecting rattlers from the wild is pro- Some 240 years later, that remains Outdoor Education Center (TOEC) in bird seed and a chili lunch. hibited, but poachers are still active in Often “they don’t want to be seen,” supplying the black-market pet trade.” McGowan said of timber rattlers. “They Seemingly oblivious to such concerns, just want to stay cryptic.” If encounter- at the TOEC Pooh displayed her light- ing one, he advised that a hiker “look at colored head and geometric decorations Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? it from a safe distance, enjoy it, and then on a brownish-ochre body. She appeared give it a wide berth.” He added that it is to be about 3 feet long, if stretched out. “really infrequent” that a timber rattler McGowan said such rattlers do not grow bites someone, “considering all the hik- to gigantic lengths. “There are no 6-foot ers and all the people” outdoors in the rattlesnakes around here,” he told the au- Hudson Highlands. dience. Although the New York State Depart- According to McGowan, Pooh, who re-  
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It tends to mean using large hanced with organic matter has better quantities of chemicals in order to grow water retention, drainage and structure. food. In order to turn the greatest profit, Soil microbes feed on organic matter and corporations compromise the health of break it down. There’s a whole cycle of the environment and the consumer — at life in soil that is supported with organic least that’s the common conception. Lo- gardening methods. If you do nothing cal is better and local/organic is best in else organically, creating a solid foun- the hierarchy of food that’s good for us. dation for your plants with soil amend- Although most people still purchase the ments will get you most of the way to majority of their fruits and vegetables at successful growing. chain grocery stores instead of a farmers Consider the chemicals that are com- market, there are many more choices. monly used in conventional agriculture. In the long run, is a little bit of pesti- Roundup, a popular and widely available cide, herbicide or a general-use synthetic herbicide, has been linked as a possible cause of colony collapse disorder in mass fertilizer going to do that much harm It’s hard to imagine right now but there is a garden waiting under all that snow. die-offs of bees, for example. Pesticides in a small vegetable garden? We tend to Photo by P. Doan blame agribusiness for reckless disre- don’t just affect a single insect species but gard for the environment and focus less the bigger problem, though. plants to get nutrients. The main nutri- can indeterminately kill all the insects on home gardener’s choices simply be- Organic gardening relies on living, vi- ents are nitrogen for shoots (growth), that come in contact with it, even the cause the scale is smaller, therefore the tal soil and pest management methods potassium for fruits and phosphorus for beneficial insects. Chemical fertilizers, problem is smaller. It all contributes to instead of chemicals. Soil is the basis for roots. On a bag of fertilizer these are rep- as I mentioned, don’t have to stay in the resented as N, K and P, respectively. If place where they’re applied. Once they your tomatoes get a blast of nitrogen and get into the soil, they can move. Unleash- (from previous page) Pooh the Rattler Delights Audience not enough potassium, you’ll have tall, ing any synthetic materials or chemicals leafy plants and a not-so-great yield. It’s into a green space leads to consequences, all about balance. whether you can see it or not. Soil can be enhanced with organic Organic gardening is a way to ap- materials that will slowly release these proach a more harmonious relationship nutrients as they decompose. Sometimes with the environment. By choosing to plants need a quick infusion, though, leave out chemicals and synthetics, the and chemical fertilizers will do the trick. gardener is forced to learn about the plot They are absorbed much faster because of land and what it needs for maximum they don’t have to break down. vitality to encourage the desired results. The downside is that it doesn’t remain The setup needs might be more de- in the soil and has to be reapplied, and it’s manding in the beginning, like a com- tricky to get the right amount in the right posting system and adding organic ma- place. Chemical fertilizers applied incor- terials to the soil, but once these are in rectly can harm the plants and be washed motion, maintaining it over the long into streams, lakes and rivers by rainfall. term isn’t as challenging or time-con- Following directions carefully when us- suming once you’re in the groove. Go- ing chemical fertilizers is essential. ing the conventional route requires con- Organic gardening doesn’t have those stantly adding synthetic fertilizer to soil negatives. I’ve never heard from a gar- that doesn’t have the nutrients a plant dener whose soil was too good because needs and won’t until it’s organically they’d added too much compost. Even balanced. It will be depleted more and using a store-brand organic fertilizer more. While you’re making that list and like bone meal or manure can’t cause the drawing out the garden this year, take kind of harm to the environment that a care of the soil and let nature do the rest.

Ed McGowan guides Pooh the rattlesnake toward her carrying bag. in the zoo, McGowan said Jan. 20 in a follow-up phone conversation with The Paper. He attributed the syndrome to a nematode, a blood-borne parasitic worm. By McGowan’s estimate, Pooh and Win- nie are 20 or 25 years old. “They can live a long time” and scientists determined Propane ~ The Exceptional Energy: one rattler, not in captivity, to be about • Versatile • Dependable 40 years old, he said. In winter, timber rattlers hibernate, • Economical • Clean unless like Pooh and Winnie they live in- • Efficient • Safe doors in heated quarters, he said. “Ours are active but a little sluggish. They go through a seasonal slowing down.” Slowed down or not, Pooh delighted the three-dozen-plus attendees of all ages at the TOEC as she wandered the floor in serpentine waves, eyes focused and slender tongue wisping through the air. McGowan kept her well back from P.O. Box 306, Cold Spring, NY 10516 • Phone: (845) 265-3663 • Fax: (845) 265-4024 anyone’s feet and she did not seem to www.downeyoilny.com mind being the subject of intense atten- tion and awe. When it was time for the star attraction Everyone’s reading to retire and everyone else to eat lunch, McGowan scooped her up with a hooked rod and returned her to a bag — perhaps for a well-deserved snakely snooze. Pooh, a timber rattlesnake from the Bear Mountain State Park zoo, checks Advertise your business here out the floor space at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center. call 845.809.5584 Photos by L.S. Armstrong email [email protected] 16 February 13, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Sports Haldane Captures League Title in Win Over Putnam Valley

By Peter Farrell

n a Friday night classic, the Haldane varsity boys basket- ball team visited Putnam Valley High School on Feb. 6 to Itake on the Tigers. Meeting for the second time in three weeks, the Blue Devils were playing in front of a lively, stand- ing room only crowd, half of them Haldane fans who made the short trip to the valley. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, the Blue Devils and Tigers left it all out on the floor. So did their fans. Haldane fans in attendance matched the vocal Putnam Valley home crowd, cheer for cheer. The tenacious Blue Devil defense enabled Hal- dane to pull out to a comfortable 11-point lead heading into halftime. In the third quarter, the Tigers’ offense began to chip away at the Haldane lead; they entered the fourth quarter tied at 33-33. Utilizing their towering defense to shut down the Tigers’ offense, the Blue Devils took control of the game late in the fourth. As chants of “Let’s go, Haldane” echoed through the high school halls, the Blue Devils made the crucial baskets in the final minutes to pull away with a 49-43 victory. The victory gave the Blue Devils a sweep of the season se- ries and the Conference 1 League C title. Leading scorer for Haldane was Peter Hoffmann with 23 points. The Blue Devil defense blocked 16 shots. Ryan McCollum, left, and Blue Devil defense deny Putnam Valley. Photo by P. Farrell

Got Game? Groombridge Games Does (from page 11) Share Your Sports News With Our Readers a place where kids can come and just Please send scores, high-resolution photos, and other sports news to: ‘be,’ because that’s never been available What Is [email protected]. here. Now kids can come in after school and play Magic and hang out and talk Magic: The Gathering? Include the name of the photographer, and caption information for photos. to people. It’s designed for drop-ins. or the uninitiated, MTG is a trading We have Wi-Fi on a guest network and Fcard game, replete with complex snacks are available.” rules and the tried-and-true goal Tournament play has of defeating one’s opponents, in The Gordon Stewart Concert Series begun — Groombridge this case with spells, artifacts and presents is a certified MTG creatures. First published about 20 judge, and GG has of- years ago and now played by over ficially been approved 12 million players worldwide, MTG is by Wizards of the Coast played using a deck of actual cards The Serenade Orchestra to host MTG tournaments (over 60 of them) or via the online and Dungeons and Dragons Adventures. equivalent cards through various Bartok, Mozart & Strauss software programs. The tournaments basically involve an performed on 18th/19th century instruments entrance fee and then prize support, Magic is a game of strategy played with game packs awarded depending on by two or more players in which to benefit how you play. They are currently hosting each player’s deck contains cards of MTG Standard Tournaments on Friday various fantastical creatures, spells nights, and MTG Limited events on Sat- and artifacts. These cards combine St. Mary-in-the-Highlands urday nights. (The difference between both fantasy (wizards, goblins, etc.) and mythological imagery (sphinxes, Constructed Magic, of which Standard shamans, etc.), and each figure has is a part, and Limited Magic is that in its own unique effects and abilities. Constructed Magic you build a deck out Strategically, the game combines of your personal collection and play it, various elements of gameplay, with whereas in Limited you build a deck out a mix of elements drawn from such of a set of cards opened on the spot.) GG disparate sources as poker and is also available for party rental in a ba- chess, along with luck of the draw. sic way: You bring in the cake; they’ll In addition to the games, played provide the games. casually or in organized tournaments Taking over what was formerly the (some players are professionals), the Terence Donovan Gallery, GG enlisted cards themselves, though looking like ordinary cardboard rectangles local talent and workmanship to ready with designs on them, have evolved the space for opening. Their logo was de- into their own currency, per se, with March 1 signed by Gary Tooth of Empire Design values attached to their rarity and May 17 Studio; a mappa mundi of the imagi- usefulness in gameplay. nary land of Magic on the floor of the The Gordon Stewart Concert Series: June 14 shop was designed and painted by Susan (Note: Many of these details were provided by this reporter’s 18-year-old English; while Russell and Ellen Roessel son.) and Brian Levine, of Roessel Builders St. Mary-in-the-Highlands Church Inc., helped get 1 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring the store ready to open. March 1, 2015 4 pm Groombridge Games is located General Admission tickets $20 at 165 Main St. available at www.brownpapertickets.com (phone 845-809- Supporter tickets $100, Sponsor tickets $250 5614). They are mail check to St. Mary’s, 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring, NY 10516 open from noon 845.265.2539 to 9 p.m., Wednes- stmaryscoldspring.org day through Sunday. Up-to- date information Thank you to our advertisers can be found on their Facebook We are grateful for your support and page and at encourage our readers to shop local. One of many trays of Magic: The Gathering cards for sale at groombridge- Contact us: [email protected] Groombridge Games Photo by A. Rooney games.com.