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Friday, June 21, 2013 69 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info Boards Weigh Mystery in on Butterfield Point Sold to Zoning Change Billionaire Importance of village char- Philanthropist acter, fiscal analysis cited Along with conservation By Michael Turton easement, public access he Cold Spring Village Board con- said to remain tinued its “all hands on deck” ap- Tproach to moving the Butterfield By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong project forward at its June 18 meeting. Members of several other boards were he Open Space Institute and Sce- on hand to discuss zoning amendments nic Hudson on Thursday (June 13) proposed as part of the redevelopment Tannounced the sale of 129-acre of the former hospital site — changes re- Mystery Point in Garrison to a Michigan quired before ground can be broken on billionaire who pledged to retain public the project proposed by developer Paul access to hiking trails and welcomed a Guillaro. conservation easement to protect the Discussion centered on changing the property in the future. site’s zoning from the current B4 (medi- The $4-million-plus sale by the en- cal and health care facility district) to vironmental organizations came as a B4A (medical and health care mixed use group called the Being Institute — which district). Participants included members itself wanted to acquire Mystery Point — of the Planning Board, Historic Dis- mobilized Philipstown trict Review Board (HDRB) and Special residents and circulated Board for the Local Waterfront Revital- a petition expressing ization (LWRP). The Zoning Board of concerns that “this jew- Appeals (ZBA), whose Chairman Donald el on the Hudson will be MacDonald was unable to attend, sub- closed off to the public As twilight approaches, trees frame a mitted comments in writing. and the mansion torn view of the Hudson River at Mystery down in the hands of HDRB lays out concerns Point. At right, the old mansion stands a pharmaceutical com- in evening solitude. The most critical and extensive com- pany owner.” Photos by L.S. Armstrong ments came from the HDRB. In its con- A news release from cluding remarks, the board stated that Open Space June 13 iden- “the redesigned site should be worthy of tified Mystery Point’s the architecture, public spaces and com- Haldane District buyer as Jon Stryker, of munity it will join. … The HDRB does Kalamazoo, Mich., “an not feel that the B4A zoning amendment architect and leading does so.” Among its broad criticisms, the Among State philanthropist in social HDRB said the proposed zoning comes justice and animal conservation.” “dangerously close” to spot zoning and Leaders for Graduation Rate With a net worth of $1.3 billion as of that legal counsel should be sought in March of this year, the 55-year-old Stryk- that regard. It also said that the zoning Field project is set to go; er ranks 360th on the Forbes Magazine should “encourage … broad and sensible list of 400 wealthiest Americans. Accord- concepts without locking the developer Thorpe likely new board ing to Forbes, he is one of three heirs to and the village into a specific site plan president a medical equipment company and has that is at best a rough idea at this stage.” financially supported conservation of By Kevin E. Foley apes, gay rights, the re-election of Presi- dent Barack Obama, and the Priorities he Haldane School USA Action political PAC, and founded Board meeting the Arcus Center for Social Justice Lead- TTuesday, June 17, ership at Kalamazoo College, his alma ended the board’s aca- mater. demic year with a dis- OSI stated that Mystery Point was sold cussion of graduation “subject to a conservation easement that success, the fine-tuning permanently ensures that the property’s of some pending proj- scenic and natural character is retained.” ects, a brief discourse on OSI said that the Hudson Highlands Land future organization and Trust will hold the easement and that Superintendent Mark Villanti thanks Part of the old Butterfield Hospital Photo by M. Turton an appreciative send- “the parcel’s parking area and extensive outgoing Haldane Board President off to Michael Junjulas, network of public trails, including on-foot Michael Junjulas for his three-year term who presided over his access to the Hudson River, will continue of service. The board presented Junjulas The HDRB went on to make numerous last meeting as board president. to be managed by the Open Space Insti- with a formal citation. Photo by K.E. Foley specific recommendations on a range of In a discussion about the recent high tute and will remain largely unchanged issues from the size of proposed residen- school graduation ceremony, which Jun- graduation rate. It’s the four-year rate and open to the public, with the exception tial lots on Paulding Avenue and pro- julas praised as “just great,” Superinten- that gets reported,” Villanti said, refer- of a 21-acre residential area.” posed size, scale and density of senior dent Mark Villanti offered perspective on ring to the success rate of students in Tally Blumberg, OSI’s senior vice presi- citizen condominiums to the nature of Haldane’s success rate. He noted proudly the fifth and even sixth year of studies dent for programs, said Monday, June 17, proposed commercial development and but modestly that Haldane’s over 93 per- toward a diploma. “If we’re going to have that the Mystery Point site sold for $4.38 parking. The HDRB also concluded: “It cent graduation rate helped make Put- higher standards, we have to recognize million. She said that the conservation is critical that the redevelopment of the nam County’s rate the highest in New that all students will meet them in four easement restricts construction of other Butterfield site look and feel like Cold York state. The statewide average rate is years. Haldane’s rate in the fifth year of a homes at Mystery Point but that the fate Spring. It should augment and reinforce 74 percent. cohort is 98 percent.” of the historic, circa-1890 Livingston the existing (Continued on page 3) “People don’t talk about the cohort Villanti also (Continued on page 5) house remained (Continued on page 3) 2 June 21, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Mouths to Feed in a 65-degree lake to faux-rescue one another and the rock-climbing instruc- tors can navigate rain-saturated preci- Death Defiance pices and the outdoorsmen and –women can start fires with wet bark, then they By Celia Barbour can all decide whether or not to risk eat- ing a raw egg yolk. oday, just before lunch, I left the It was my French cousin Christine kitchen and stepped out onto who introduced me to this kind of sal- Ta great, sloping field where 25 ad dressing. When I was 14, she came people were standing in a circle, hold- over from Paris and lived with my fam- ing hands. These people, the counselors ily in Indiana for a year, a bad tradeoff, and staff of the camp where I’m cook- geographically, as far as I’m concerned. ing, were waiting for me. When I joined One day, in our big Midwestern kitchen, them, I listed what they would find on she showed me how adding raw yolk to the table when they went inside: beet oil and vinegar made them emulsify so slaw, red pepper soup, savory tarts, that they lost their will to separate and spinach salad made with spinach that instead came together into a thick, silky had been picked a few hours earlier sauce. I was amazed. from the farm a hundred yards away, At that time, my only experience of rosemary-garlic croutons and honeydew raw eggs was the scene in Rocky where melon. And then I told them about the the hero cracks several into a glass and salad dressing I’d just whisked up, us- gulps them down before his morning ing the raw yolk of an egg laid by one of run, to the enormous, shrieking disgust the farm’s many hens, along with lemon of the audience. For the rest of the year, juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt and olive invoking that slimy beverage was the oil infused with garlic. I said the dress- seventh-grade class’s favorite way to ing could kill them but that they were gross one another out. adults and could decide for themselves But Christine’s dressing wasn’t gross whether to take the risk. at all; it was breathtaking. I wrote The camp director eyed me as if she down her recipe on one of my mom’s were making a mental note to take me recipe cards and added it to our recipe aside afterward for a little check-in. box. Yet before I turned 20, I’d stopped I went back inside. making it, alarmed by news reports Once, last summer, I’d asked her if I that raw eggs could kill you. After that, could serve a dish that included home- I shunned them for decades. made mayonnaise made with raw egg and Then I started getting eggs from was told absolutely, unequivocally no. So small, sensible farms — beautiful eggs, I had a hunch that my dressing was not, with deep-yellow yolks and thick, cling- strictly speaking, OK. But it wasn’t defi- ing albumin — and I decided it was time Photo by C. Barbour ance that made me flaunt the rules. It was to be brave. Eating mousse, mayonnaise simply this: The kids aren’t here yet. and salad dressing may not sound par- In a week, they will arrive, driv- unwavering camp-will-be-great opti- But for now, it’s just us grownups and ticularly adventurous to you, but to me ing up the long dirt road with their mism they will have been required to proto-grownups, here for 18 days of pre- they are great thrills, worth the small mothers and fathers whose faces will maintain en route. camp training and bonding. And my at- risk, and also worth sharing with a radiate fatigue — not so much from After that, the children’s health and titude is that if the lifeguards can jump group of people who, like me, have five hours on the highway as from the well-being will be in our hands. stepped away from the safety of their familiar lives for a little while. Christine’s salad dresssing

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O  S  R: Use us for any event where you get together with family and friends. Be smart; don’t drink and drive. S  R o ers you a safe way to get home after a great night out. www.whistlingwillies.com www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 21, 2013 3 Merante Steps Down as Nelsonville Trustee Healy Road to face repairs “excellent leadership and selfless dedica- communities couldn’t do because we’re tion” and contributions as a member of small,” he said. “I’ve pointed out proud- the Nelsonville Zoning Board of Appeals, ly to other politicians I’ve met that we By Elizabeth Bengel the Nelsonville Planning Board, the haven’t encumbered a lot of debt. … t their brief business meeting Board of Ethics and the Sesquicenten- We’ve been able to get things done.” Monday, June 17, the Village of nial Committee. “Merante was unique in During the regular meeting, Mayor Nelsonville Board of Trustees his sensitivity to doing what was best for Tom Corless pressed the issue of repairs A the entire community,” the letter went necessary to Healy Road, where a rotted paid tribute to Anthony “Ande” Merante for his 13 years of service to the commu- on to say. tree entangled with electrical wire cur- nity as village trustee. Merante’s acknowledgement was met rently poses a threat. “We need to con- In a letter read by Village Clerk Pau- with a round of applause from the audi- sider what drainage repairs need to be line Minners, Merante was noted for his ence. “We were able to do things larger done and what we can afford,” he said.

Anthony ‘Ande’ Merante Photo by K.E. Foley Boards Weigh in on Butterfield Zoning Change (from page 1) character of the village overall.” per that the issue will be decided within boards’) opinion and their purview?” He Trustees also heard a presentation by The HDRB had at least one very a week or so. He also said that should the expressed optimism that, with the vil- Jamie Ethier of the New York Depart- strong supporter. In an email to Village Village Board and the Planning Board lage about to hire a new attorney and ment of State, clarifying requirements Trustee Stephanie Hawkins printed as fail to agree regarding which body will planning firm, decisions regarding the for Cold Spring’s LWRP. part of the meeting package, ZBA Chair act as lead agency, the New York State other boards’ comments will be dealt Tim Miller, president of Tim Miller As- Donald Macdonald said, “I’ve read the Department of Environmental Conserva- with from a fresh, new legal perspective. sociates Inc., the planning firm working tion will make the decision. with Guillaro, responded in writing to HDRB analysis of the proposed B4 zon- Planning firm offers pro bono work ing. … I agree with every word.” In terms of the new zoning, the Plan- The Paper regarding comments submit- Representatives of Barton and Logu- ted by Cold Spring’s boards at the June Special Board wants fiscal study ning Board was generally in agreement with what is proposed in the draft. Its idice P.C., a planning and engineer- 18 meeting. “A community works with The Special Board also weighed in. It suggestions dealt mainly with clarifying ing firm based in Syracuse with offices a post office in its central business dis- stated that a fiscal analysis of the project language and definitions. It also suggested throughout the state, attended the meet- trict, with municipal offices in its central should be completed because, as it is cur- that nongovernmental organizations and ing and offered a carrot that may be business district, with retail uses in its rently envisioned, “it is not likely to be charitable organizations be added as per- too good for trustees to pass up. Chuck central business district and with senior tax positive.” It also stated that the proj- mitted uses in the proposed development. Voss, senior planner with the company, housing proximate to medical facili- ect will increase an already dispropor- said the firm is willing to work pro bono, ties, community facilities, a pharmacy, Drawing the line between opinion tionate amount of senior housing in the guiding the village through the State retail shopping and a public park and and purview village — 20 percent in Cold Spring ver- Environmental Quality Review Act (SE- open space,” Miller wrote. “Community sus 10 percent countywide. “More senior “My goal is to keep the project moving QRA) review process required as part of character is not necessarily achieved by housing … would certainly not provide forward — not push it through but keep the Butterfield project. Asked why they imitating what already exists. It can be diversity either of housing or of popula- every project moving forward,” Falloon are willing to do the work at no cost, achieved by expanding upon that. We tion,” its written submission stated. said. “Otherwise it frustrates the public Voss said: “Frankly, we would like to be have an opportunity to expand upon The Special Board also questioned why and the applicant.” Acknowledging that considered for future projects. We want Cold Spring’s community character and the specific location of a new post office Guillaro has had more than his share of a long-term relationship — not just one achieve multiple goals, all at once, but was not included and also urged the vil- frustration in bringing his proposals for- and done.” at some point, there needs to be genu- lage to insist that a “true 15 percent” of ward, Falloon said that with recent de- The village is currently shopping for a ine cooperation amongst the village’s the site be dedicated as open space. velopments he hopes the developer is at planning firm that, among other duties, citizens and boards. I am concerned that least in a state of “optimistic frustration.” will help complete the new Butterfield Planning Board still wants lead the HDRB’s recent comments fail to see zoning and oversee project implementa- agency role Falloon also commented on the chal- the larger picture of this land use oppor- lenge of weighing the numerous com- tion. “Personally I hope they (Barton and tunity. Hammering away at density is an The Planning Board continued its as- ments received from various village Loguidice) are it,” Falloon said. ”They’re sertion that it serve as lead agency in old-fashioned, fear-based approach that boards regarding Butterfield. “It’s a willing to work with us.” He agreed that often results in nothing happening at all. considering Guillaro’s Butterfield ap- double-edged sword. I’m willing to talk the pro bono work “is the right price.” He plication. The Village Board is current- It is an old story. And so far, that is what about everyone’s concerns, but where said that the hiring of a new village at- has happened.” ly identified as playing that role. Cold do you draw the line between their (the torney will also be dealt with very soon. Spring Mayor Ralph Falloon told The Pa-

Mystery Point Sold to Billionaire Philanthropist (from page 1) unclear. “We don’t know what the owner’s and that the Being Institute came forward tation, music, dance, and observational However, the OSI news release quoted plans are for the house at the present rather late in the game as a potential buy- nature studies.” The group described it- Stryker as saying that “I’m very excited time,” she said. “The conservation ease- er. “At that point, the transaction was un- self on its website as “a center for the that the new conservation easement we ment does not cover that building.” der contract” with Stryker, she said. study of the great ideals” that “offers re- have put in place will ensure that Mys- In 1990, Mystery Point, also known as In promoting the petition, the Be- curring, simple, inspirational programs tery Point will be protected and acces- Manitou Point, passed to Scenic Hudson ing Institute reported “working night and ideas, meant to reawaken our natu- sible forever.” and OSI, and for a time the Outward and day to secure the funds necessary ral, spiritual, inquisitive full self.” Philipstown resident Andrew Chmar, ex- Bound program leased the site. to preserve the nature preserve and the Supporters of the petition variously ecutive director of the Hudson Highlands More recently, the Being Institute, Livingston Historical Mansion.” It added mentioned their love of berry-picking Land Trust, told OSI his organization “is searching for a home, tried to raise mon- that “the Being Institute would preserve at Mystery Point, exasperation at a per- happy to play a part in the long-term pro- ey through its petition to secure Mystery the land as a public space and restore the ceived “very hush-hush” sale process, tection of this property and supports the Point for its own use. mansion to its turn-of-the-century be- and worries about closure of trails under continued public access of this incredibly OSI’s Blumberg said Mystery Point was ginnings while offering educational pro- a private owner. scenic Hudson River location.” on the market “more than three years” grams there in the art of moving medi-

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66623/.&$1/0/1( 4 June 21, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Bid for Old Albany Post Road Paving Project Accepted

Publisher Long wait for short piece of Gordon Stewart paving nears the end Managing Editor Kevin E. Foley By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong

Arts/Feature Editor n an action that capped a period of Alison Rooney fits and starts on a sometimes-contro- Senior Correspondents Iversial project, the Philipstown Town Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong Board Wednesday night (June 19) approved Michael Turton a $538,100 bid for paving the lowest 450 feet of Old Albany Post Road, the historic Layout Editor dirt lane that goes on to snake several Kate Vikstrom miles through the heart of Philipstown. Calendar Editor By voting unanimously to award the Chip Rowe job to a Poughkeepsie construction firm, [email protected] Ben Ciccone Inc., which submitted the Philipstown’s southernmost end of Old Albany Post Road awaits paving in a long- Copy Editor bid, the board moved the long-antici- Jeanne Tao pated project from discussion, planning anticipated storm-damage repair project. Photo by L.S. Armstrong and paperwork to pending construc- important details. “We do need to get the job done, so we Reporters tion. Only one other bid came in, for Mary Ann Ebner Board members expressed frustration can get Indian Brook back up and run- $688,094.82. Ciccone is expected to be- Sommer Hixson at the higher price attached to the proj- ning” and deal with the problems the gin soon, though no date had been set Lois Powers ect now. “The differences in the bid re- by Wednesday evening. Councilors Dave homeowner at the culvert site, Barbara Pete Smith sults are staggering,” Montgomery said. Merandy, John Van Tassel and Nancy DeSilva, has faced from flooding, storm Elizabeth Bengel “It’s a shame. But the work needs to get Montgomery joined Supervisor Richard damage and more. Improvements in the done,” Shea concurred. Photographer Shea in the decision; the board’s fifth area began before hurricane damage The paving project began when flood Maggie Benmour member, Betty Budney, was absent. wiped everything out and made even damage in April 2007 led to a federal “This is the culmination of over five more remediation necessary. The road Advertising Director declaration of a disaster and plans to years of work,” Shea said, citing the vari- runs along Indian Brook. Michele Rubin repair and prevent further devastation ous delays that frustrated those hoping to She complained that she has been told For information on advertising: to the southernmost section, from the get the project underway faster, at a cost nothing about the town’s current under- 845-809-5584 intersection of Sprout Brook Road to less than that represented by Ciccone’s taking, despite numerous phone calls — Email: [email protected] Upland Drive. The Town of Philipstown winning bid. “If there’s a definition of dys- which she said went unreturned — to the Advertising closing: Tuesday at noon obtained FEMA financial assistance for function, it has to be this process,” stretch- Requirements: PDF or jpeg the endeavor, and in summer of 2011 the Highway Department. “I think I’ve been ing back half a decade. He said he could (minimum 300 dpi) town government, FEMA, Old Road So- treated very shabbily, and I just don’t understand how a member of the public Review our rate sheet: ciety, New York state agencies and the think it’s fair that I know nothing,” she might assume “that if this is the best gov- www.philipstown.info/ads Advisory Council on Historic Preserva- said. “It’s my property.” ernment could do, who needs them?” © philipstown.info 2013 tion adopted a Memorandum of Agree- The initial remediation a few years ago The board had expected to vote on an- ment on proceeding with the work. failed, and this time “it’s got to be done All rights reserved. No part of this other bid, for $366,250, in early March. Given the higher costs the town faces properly and they’ve got to do a stream publication may be reproduced in But the contractor who submitted it now, “we will be looking for more fund- study,” DeSilva told the board. But she any form, mechanical or electronic, withdrew at the 11th hour after interven- ing than we’ve received” so far, Shea an- assured board members that she wants without written permission of the tion by the Old Road Society, a group of nounced, expressing guarded optimism the project to proceed, albeit in the right publisher. Advertisements designed dirt-road aficionados concerned about about obtaining it. manner. “Everybody wants it done. I’ll be by The Paper are copyrighted and shortcomings in the intended approach very happy when it’s done,” she said. may not be reproduced in whole or to the work. A vigorous round of further Indian Brook Road culvert Upon learning that by casting a “nunc in part without permission. public debate followed, extending to in- replacement project clude the Federal Emergency Manage- The board also voted unanimously pro tunc” vote the board acknowledged ment Agency, which sought a fresh ar- “nunc pro tunc” or “now for then” to ad- that advertising for contractors was al- chaeological review. The road dates from vertise for bids for another Philipstown ready underway, she protested. “I’m For content you can only the Dutch and British colonial period Highway Department project, involving shocked” about not being apprised of the see online, visit and a 6.6-mile piece is on the federal Na- a culvert along Indian Brook Road in plans, in light of all the concerns she has tional Register of Historic Places. After Garrison. Legislative bodies use “nunc expressed to date, she said. Shea prom- the setback in March, the Town Board pro tunc” votes to formally sign off on ef- ised to set up a meeting with her and agreed to revise the specifications, to ad- forts already launched — in this case, the Highway Superintendent Roger Chirico dress complaints that the first set lacked seeking of bids. to review details of the planned work. Story on Haldane’s retiring and newly Town Board Passes Resolution Seeking 50-Mile tenured faculty and Indian Point Evacuation Zone staff Joins county and village by Indian Point, the current 10-mile evacu- that a New York state-commissioned re- ation zone is dangerously inadequate. port found the state’s emergency plan for See more Haldane governments in urging In a workshop June 12, the Town Indian Point “inadequate to protect the safety measure Board voted three to one in favor of the public from radiological exposure.” It and Garrison School “Resolution for Public Health and Safety declared that those deficiencies must be graduation photos By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong regarding Indian Point Nuclear Plant.” remedied; that better storage of spent nu- Supervisor Richard Shea and Councilors clear fuel rods at Indian Point should be More Spring Photofest he Philipstown Town Board June Nancy Montgomery and Dave Merandy implemented, along with other upgrades;  backed the measure, Councilor John Van and that the “Town Board for the protec- photos 12 added its voice to the growing Tgrass-roots demand for greater Tassel opposed it and Councilor Betty tion of its citizens calls for the emergency public protection in the event of a radia- Budney was absent following the death evacuation zone around Indian Point to Readers’ comments tion disaster and urged extension of the of her husband, Mackey Budney. (The be extended from 10 to 50 miles.”  Indian Point nuclear power plant evacu- Town Board consists of the supervisor The Putnam County Legislature ation zone from 10 to 50 miles. and four council members, known as passed a comparable resolution in April The extended calendar Operated by Entergy Corp., the In- councilmen or councilwomen, or simply and in May overrode County Executive of events dian Point facility has been the focus as councilors.) MaryEllen Odell’s veto of the measure. of a burgeoning citizen-environmental- In its resolution, the Town Board ob- Likewise in May, Cold Spring’s Village governmental movement, spurred by the served that after the Fukushima acci- Board of Trustees approved a resolution 2011 Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in dent, President Barack Obama and Greg- similar to the Town Board’s. Japan, where radiation spread 140 miles ory Jaczko — then-chairman of the U.S. Indian Point falls under the jurisdic- Phil’s List: to threaten Tokyo’s water supply. Indian Nuclear Regulatory Commission — both tion of the federal Nuclear Regulatory Free online local classifieds Point is located along the Hudson River called for evacuation of Americans in Ja- Commission (NRC). Legislation ap- devoted to jobs, housing, tag at the edge of Peekskill, just beyond the pan within 50 miles of Fukushima. proved at the village or county level thus sales, services and more Philipstown border. Among other points it made, the imposes no clear constraints, although it www.philipstown.info/philslist The plant contains three nuclear re- resolution observed that reservoirs for makes a statement to higher-level regu- actors, two of which are active, with the Westchester County towns, Putnam lators of grass-roots government con- third no longer in use. Critics contend that, County communities and New York City cerns and gives nuclear safety advocates among other serious safety hazards posed lie within 20 miles of Indian Point and another tool for molding public opinion. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 21, 2013 5 Haldane District Among State Leaders for World City America President Graduation Rate (from page 1) Stephanie Gallagher Dies June 10 said he was skeptical about the growing Trustee Jon Champlin, a leader in Stephanie Sclater Gallagher of Cold use of an aspirational index that mea- organizing the field project, also men- Spring, president of the World City sures how well a high school prepares tioned that memorial paving bricks that America cruise ship venture, died of students for college by counting the will be installed throughout the new ath- heart failure at her home June 10. She number of student scoring 80 on Eng- letic area were available for subscription was 68. lish Regents exams and 75 on math. “We by the public. Those interested can go to have to be guarded against the elitism of playhaldane.com for more information. Gallagher was a founding partner in thinking that everyone is college-bound,” The board also moved forward on proj- World City America, an initiative to said Villanti pointing out that not all em- ects geared toward the introduction of capture a share of the $40 billion- ployment pursuits require college. “Our green technology intended to both save a-year foreign-dominated cruise district did have the highest rate in the money, broaden energy sources and of- industry for the American economy county,” he added. fer students new appreciation of energy and workers (americanflagship.com) Villanti also acknowledged that 100 issues. The board approved a contract to through design and construction percent of this year’s graduating class provide solar energy with an elementary of new cruise vessels in the United is college-bound, noting that many stu- school rooftop installation that Villanti States. She worked with the late John dents were headed to Dutchess Commu- said guaranteed a 25 percent reduction S. Rogers to establish both World nity College, which, as a former guidance in school energy costs. In addition, the Stephanie Gallagher City America Inc. and the World City counselor, he thought just fine given the board approved a bond to fund a $52,000 Photo courtesy of the Gallagher family Foundation in 1986. Gallagher was school’s “very good transfer program.” purchase of a new propane-powered van. appointed vice president in 1992, Junjulas also pointed out and others Villanti also mentioned that upgrades executive vice president in 1995 and president in 2002. agreed that given the cost of four-year to Haldane’s security system were un- colleges, finding out one’s interest and derway and that while they more modest Gallagher lost her husband of 46 years, documentary filmmaker Charles Edward capacity for the work at a community col- compared to some schools the improve- Gallagher, to cancer April 14, 2013. lege might be a prudent course for many. ments allowed for growth. He pointedly said that discussion of the details of the Stephanie Gallagher and her husband were pioneers in experiential education. Other projects security would undermine the intent. They formed The Oceanics School in the early 1970s to offer high school and Offering a progress report, Villanti In a brief discussion anticipating college students a semester of work, study and travel on board large square- pronounced the long-awaited athletic the board’s reorganization meeting on rigged sailing ships in Europe, West Africa and South America. field and locker room renovation project July 2, Trustee Gillian Thorpe, current ready to go with work expected to have In 1992, Stephanie Gallagher coordinated media and publicity for the 15,000- vice president, indicated her intention begun on the field Thursday with the mile voyage of a replica Viking longship, the Gaia, as the ship sailed from Norway to put herself forward for board presi- locker rooms following soon. Completion to New York and south to Rio de Janeiro, carrying messages from the world’s dent. Peter Henderson said he intended of the work on the entire project is antici- children to leaders attending the first Earth Summit. Charles Gallagher filmed a to offer himself for vice president of the pated during the course of the summer. documentary, and Stephanie Gallagher edited a book and calendar on the voyage five-member board. The two top officers Villanti said he would likely offer the and Earth Summit Plenary Session. of the volunteer board bear additional board and others a walkthrough of prog- responsibility for meetings with the su- Stephanie Gallagher in 2009 wrote and published True North: A Flickering Soul in ress in mid-August. The $2 million proj- perintendent, staff and parents dealing No Man’s Land, a biography of Knut Utstein Kloster of Norway, an early figure in ect, which combines state, school district with issues requiring attention between launching the modern cruise industry. Acclaimed scientist, inventor and author and privately raised funding, will up- regular board and committee meetings. James Lovelock wrote the foreword to her book. grade the field, adding a new track, arti- At the July 2 meeting, newly elected ficial turf, new football stands and better member Jennifer Daly will replace Jun- Stephanie Gallagher was born December 16, 1944, in Pittsfield, N.Y., the daughter drainage, among other amenities. julas on the board. of Ivanhoe Harrison Sclater IV and Margarette Weldon Sclater. She graduated from the Kenwood Convent of the Sacred Heart in Albany and Duchesne Residence School of the Sacred Heart in New York City and attended the New York School of Interior Design.

She met her filmmaker husband in New York City at the age of 19 and was married for 46 years. They travelled throughout the United States, Europe, Africa and South America working together on films, The Oceanics School and World City projects. They lived for nearly 35 years in Manhattan, moving to Cold Spring in November 2011.

Stephanie Gallagher is survived by her sister, Mary Deirdre Smalley, and her husband, Richard, of Orlando, Fla.; sister Katrina Carey of Westfield, Mass.; niece Christina Davy and her husband, Hakim, of Winter Garden, Fla.; nephew Christian Carey and his wife, Andrea, of Westfield, Mass., and Stowe, Vt.; nephew Shawn Carey of Yarmouthport, Mass.; grandnieces Nya Bliss Davy, Iyla Jade Davy and Leila Sky Davy of Winter Garden, Fla.; and her husband’s children, Blakeney Gallagher and his wife, Catherine, of The Plains, Va., Margaret Winston (Megan) Gallagher of The Plains and John Peter Gallagher of Manitou Springs, Colo.

A private gathering of friends and family is planned Wednesday, June 26, at 2 p.m. at the family home in Cold Spring, 22 West St.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814. 6 June 21, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Class of 2013 Graduates Haldane Students ‘rap’ up their high ships with classmates, teachers and parents — the kind of relationships that school careers might not exist if the school were larger. A Haldane student since kindergarten, By Elizabeth Bengel Ryan Koval recognizes the advantages offered by a Haldane education and re- n a commencement address to the mained optimistic upon graduation. “My Haldane class of 2013 Saturday, June time at Haldane has influenced a huge I15, Dr. Mark Villanti, Superintendent part of my life. Even though it is a small of Schools, referenced a hook sung by school, I feel more prepared for college Canadian hip-hop artist Aubrey “Drake” thanks to the closeness with the teach- Graham: “Started from the bottom / ers. I will definitely miss my friends, Now we’re here.” many I’ve known since childhood, but I know that we will stay in touch.” Koval is headed to SUNY Cortland, where he plans to major in exercise science as well as play for John Giachinta ringing the bell before he receives his diploma. Photo by Maggie Benmour the school’s Division III and I know how much good you have to on the challenges of higher education.” baseball team. offer,” she told her audience. Horgan will attend SUNY Purchase and Class of 2013 Salutato- hopes to continue with photography, a rian Simon Close encour- “My time at Haldane has longtime hobby she feels will be better aged classmates to look nurtured in a college environment. toward the future with influenced a huge part of my life. A number of awards and scholarships optimism rather than Even though it is a small school, were presented to students, including anxiety: “We ought to the Cold Spring Lions Club Scholar- treat graduation as a com- I feel more prepared for college ships, awarded to Sarah Diebboll, Emi- mencement and to con- thanks to the closeness with the lie Procario and Diana Martinez; the clude it not with an end- teachers. I will definitely miss my Blue Devil Booster Club Scholarships, ing, but with a beginning,” awarded to Bayley Semple and Rebecca he spoke. “Goodbye to the friends, many I’ve known since Garrison; the Garrison Art Center Excel- old and familiar; hello to childhood, but I know that we lence in Art Award, awarded to Cassan- the new, the unknown and dra Nicholas; the Cold Spring Fire Com- the promising.” Close will will stay in touch.” pany Scholarship, awarded to Jeffery study at Bowdoin College, Phillips and Patrick Junjulas; the Gerald a highly selective liberal Following the commencement, Schae- Timmons Memorial Award, awarded to arts school in Brunswick, fer told The Paper: “I was really not used Cory Bodge; the Haldane Soccer Associa- Maine. to standing in front of so many people, tion Daniel J. Milewski Award, awarded Like Villanti, Class of let alone speaking words that all of them to Laura Kearns and Ciaran Dillon; the Lindy Labriola receiving the 2013 Betty Budney 2013 Valedictorian Caro- would be listening to. It was a little scary George W. Ellis Memorial Award, award- Community Service Award Photo by Maggie Benmour lyn Schaefer featured a and definitely a new experience.” Schaefer ed to Joseph Marigliano; the Kristofer J. quote from a Billboard- is off to Massachusetts Institute of Tech- Di Natale Scholarship, awarded to Kate- charting hip-hop artist in nology, where she will study engineering. lyn Robertson; and the 2013 Betty Bud- Advising the audience to disregard her speech: “In the words of Kanye West, “Free at last,” Skye Horgan said post- ney Community Service Award, awarded the song’s otherwise explicit language, ‘Welcome to graduation.’” Schaefer’s ceremony. “It feels like the first day of to Malinda Labriola. Villanti expressed why he felt this par- speech recognized the distinct and var- the rest of my life. The past few years For more photos of the ceremony, visit ticular lyric resonated with the group of ied talents of her peers and addressed the have been magical, but I’m ready to take philipstown.info. 73 students seated behind him. “Many of accomplishments of class- you started at Haldane in kindergarten mates and teachers alike, at the bottom, and now you are here at including Katie Robertson graduation,” he said. for beekeeping; Arin Gos- While it may not have the abundance al for freestyle rapping; of academic and extracurricular resourc- and English teacher Nan- es offered at public schools with higher cy Martinez for simply enrollment, a Haldane education allows “being the best.” “Never students to develop close-knit relation- limit yourselves, for you NY Alert For the latest updates on weather-related or other emergencies, sign up at www.nyalert.gov.

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By Alison Rooney

s an independent art curator, Mar- ion Callis has organized exhibits in Aall sorts of different spaces. When a friend suggested she consider using part of the space he owns at 15 Market St. down near the Hudson in Cold Spring, she jumped at the chance and has been more or less jumping ever since, getting things ready very quickly for a June 22 opening. (There’ll be a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. that evening.) Patricia King and her husband, David Clark, left, on the balcony of the Casa The multimedia exhibition, which Rosada, Buenos Aires; the cover of Blood Tango, right, her latest novel will run through July 21, features the Photos courtesy of Patricia King work of four contemporary artists working in the forms of paintings, paper, photographs and sculpture, all connected to an overall theme of “instinct and intuition,” said Callis. “There is a balance of feral and civilized, spoken and unspoken. All have their Patricia King Finds Her Niche way of getting their intuitive insight across. This struck me as appropriate for Cold Spring, as it’s a nice, civilized place surrounded by such incredible wilderness.” With Historical Mysteries Initially, Callis thought the exhibition would be mounted in the Writing as Annamaria Alfieri, mother and her grandmother — the that her former profession, where she smaller of the two rooms at the space. long-term Garrison resident will name combines both of theirs. Speaking worked frequently in team building and Preferring to exhibit several artists at to her own heritage in that way, “All my group dynamics, informs her plotting. read at Desmond-Fish on June 29 once, “it’s great to have the artwork grandparents were born in Italy and I She employed it most pointedly in her interact as it bring things out in each wanted to honor these women who second work, Invisible Country, set in By Alison Rooney artist’s work not necessarily spotted on didn’t have my educational Paraguay, a country she first tuned its own,” Callis said. She set out to find f Patricia King had been able to solve opportunities; I’m standing on their into after hearing of a friend’s people who were working in a small the mystery of why she was not a pub- shoulders.” development and charity work there. format but with an inherent power. She lished novelist during all the years she King, who “bangs out” a first draft, He casually mentioned that the people has wound up with a collection of oil on I keeping a steady eye on the plotting in Paraguay were “still upset and wanted to be, she might not have had canvas paintings; an oil on panel work; the professional life she did enjoy for (whodunit is figured out ahead of time), angry about the 1868 War of the Triple manipulated photographs, “straight” decades, as a world-traveling manage- rewrites extensively, focusing more on Alliance — as if it happened yesterday. photographs, found object sculpture and ment development expert and CEO in the writing itself. “I find it fascinating The devastation of the male population collage. This is her first time showing the business world, and then as a non- to learn what the history really is, and was such that the priests were going three of the four artists involved. fiction writer, turning that experience then I invent a structured story in which on the pulpit and preaching to women These four include Virva Hinnemo, into grist for her five earliest books. Her the history can be woven through, so it that they had to have babies — that it from Easthampton, but originally from cut-to-the-chase-titled Never Work For a fits together tightly and you don’t didn’t matter if they were married. Finland. Hinnemo divided her time Jerk and Monster Boss were the stuff of ‘notice’ the history,” she explained. She That gave me my story.” growing up among Sweden, Finland and fact, not fiction. tries, through much investigative King left Garrison last year with Russia, studying at the Royal Academy Handily, though, the puzzle reading, to “amass enough information regrets, after 27 years, first as a of Music in Stockholm, and receiving evaporated with the publication of and have plenty of tidbits to drop in.” weekender and later as more than that. her bachelor of fine arts in painting King’s first novel, a historical mystery, King, who, with her husband, David Initially drawn to the area by her from Parsons School of Design. She was City of Silver, written under her nom de Clark, had a house in Garrison for 27 husband’s memories of living at the recipient of (Continued on page 10) plume, Annamaria Alfieri, the idea for years before moving last year, will be Glynwood Farm for a year and a half which stemmed from King’s fascination reading from her latest novel, the during his boyhood, when his parents with South American history. “When I about-to-be published Blood Tango, at worked there, after coming for a visit she started to visit there, you’d see these Desmond-Fish Library on Saturday, was immediately (Continued on page 11) incredible buildings, and I’d read the June 29, at 2 p.m. Blood Tango takes history, which I found so intriguing. place in 1945, on Juan Peron’s 50th Americans don’t know much about South birthday, when a momentous series of American history — I didn’t. I vaguely events over just nine days took him knew the names da Gama and Bolivar from a position of power to being but nothing else. I thought that most deposed, followed by jail, then returning mystery readers like to learn something to power. “I imagined the death of a and thought if I did South American young woman who could be mistaken history it would give me a niche.” for Evita Peron and becomes her body The reasons for choosing double — and gets stabbed” detailed “Annamaria Alfieri” as her author name King. Was she killed because she was for the mysteries were two-fold: mistaken for Evita, or for something “Patricia King is a very common name else? Attempting to solve the crime are a and I didn’t want my fiction, which police detective, a journalist and friends comes from the heart, to be mistaken of the dead girl. Blue Nude, above, 2013 Hipstamatic for someone else’s,” she said, adding, “I As in her previous works, the photograph, and Neptune’s Gate, right, wanted something romantic, creative solution to this crime relies on the by Nancy Oliveri, 2013 glazed polymer and distinctive.” Perhaps more cooperation of a disparate group of clay Images courtesy of the artist importantly, it is a way of honoring her people, working together. King feels 8 June 21, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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Kids Craft Hour (from page 9) The Calendar 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Sports 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Hudson Valley Renegades vs. Brooklyn 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium Sports See details under Friday. Hudson Valley Renegades vs. Brooklyn 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium Art & Design See details under Friday. Garrison Art Center Events Theater & Film 9:30 a.m. Drop-in Drawing & Painting from The Three Musketeers (Preview) Life (Short Pose) 7 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. 5 p.m. Extended Deadline for PHOTOcentric Entries | Garrison Art Center Music See details under Saturday. Open Mic Night Music 6:30 p.m. Bank Square Coffeehouse 129 Main St., Beacon Community Chorus 845-440-7165 | banksquarecoffeehouse.com 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Beacon Historic Pipe Organs Tour 477 Main St., Beacon 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 7 p.m. St. Andrew’s Church 17 South Ave., Beacon Meetings & Lectures 8 p.m. The Reformed Church 1113 Wolcott Ave., Beacon Cold Spring Lions Club 6:30 p.m. Catherine’s Tuscan Grill Meetings & Lectures 91 Main St., Cold Spring Knitting Club 914-456-9698 | coldspringlions.com 10 a.m. Howland Public Library 313 Main St., Beacon Tuesday, June 25 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Beacon Historical Society Kids & Community 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 477 Main St., Beacon Indoor Tot Park 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. | Philipstown Recreation Center | See details under Friday. Philipstown Recreation Commission 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center Summer Animals and Nature Together 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison (First Session) 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 9:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 11 a.m. Ages 3-4 Outdoor Discovery Center Wednesday, June 26 Backyard of Gallery 66, hosting Fashion as Art throughout June Photo by K.E. Foley 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org Kids & Community Come & Play Health & Fitness 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. Howland Public Library Senior Day Center Summer Animals and Nature Together Adult Pick-Up Soccer 313 Main St., Beacon 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House (First Session) 6 - 9 p.m. Philipstown Park 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 166 Old West Point Road East, Garrison 9:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 1235 Route 9D, Garrison 845-424-3184 | graymoorcenter.org 11 a.m. Ages 3-4 Chess Club 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Outdoor Discovery Center 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Howland Cultural Center See details under Tuesday. 477 Main St., Beacon Sports 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Hudson Valley Renegades vs. Staten Island (from page 7) It’s Pop Up, But Not Pop Art Mah Jongg Open Play 7:05 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. VFW Hall See details under Friday. 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Art & Design BeaconArts@Night Indoor Tot Park 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 477 Main St., Beacon See details under Friday. 845-831-4988 | beaconarts.org Preschool Story Hour Moonlit Walking Tour 1:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 8 p.m. Storm King Art Center 472 Route 403, Garrison See details under Saturday. 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org RSVP to moon@stormkingartcente (Continued on next page)

Four Squares, left, and Circles in the Squares by Bonnie Lucas, each oil on wood panel Image courtesy of the artist the Young Artist of the Year Award, does this in a frank but non-judgmental, awarded by the Association of Finnish enlightening way.” Artists in Sweden, in 2011. Callis calls Elisa Pritzker, from Highlands, her oil on linen works “really gestural described by Callis as “a real ball of fire … and expressive. It’s a dichotomy, a kind she studied visual arts, psychology and of very spare language, but lush.” Callis ceramics in Argentina. Her manipulated cites a recent review as saying, “She puts photos combine man-made and natural down a little paint with a lot of phenomena — she anthromorphizes authority.” nature, so it has a human quality to it. She Bonnie Lucas is a Manhattan-based makes trees into males and females and artist, whose displayed works are oil on uses bones as totems; there’s a rawness to canvas and oil on panel. “The works it.” On her website, Pritzker says the visual Bone 2 by Elisa Pritzker; found bone, permanent inks, metal Image courtesy of the artist take years to make; she’ll layer the paint language of Pablo Picasso and Hieronymus the quality of unconscious dreams.” on heavily, and then, once it reaches a Bosch impacted her at an very early age. p.m. on Sundays, and by appointment. Writing of her sculptures, Oliveri has certain level of dryness, she cuts through She cites other big influences as Louise If this pop-up experiment is successful, said, “These ceramic sculptures capture the layers with a razor blade — it feels Bourgeois and Frida Kahlo. Callis very much hopes to do more. dissociated thoughts and emotions from like excavating an image,” described Brooklyn’s Nancy Oliveri will be Croton-based, she is well aware of the the collective unconscious. The tableaus Callis. Lucas will also have some of her displaying her Hipstamatic False increased buzz over the Beacon art create abstract narratives in Haiku like collages on display. These “use found Memories photographs. Callis said scene and hopes to include Cold Spring language associations. The work is things, mass produced, ordinary objects, Oliveri studied art, then psychology and in that buzz. With an easy walk from influenced by my practice as a clichéd things,” said Callis, “then she is a psychotherapist. Oliveri’s ceramic the train station, she is hoping to psychoanalytic therapist and my uses them in an uncanny way so that the sculptures, also to be displayed, are attract both locals and art aficionados interest in Surrealist and Symbolist art.” real truth of them comes out. Her work “surrealistic representations of natural from all over, including New York City. The gallery will be open from noon shows how a seemingly neutral image of and symbolic forms — a full catalogue For more information, email to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and from 1 to 5 a woman is actually sexualized. She of symbolism, many layers, which have [email protected]/. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 21, 2013 11

Pick-up Adult Soccer The Calendar (from page 10) 5:30 p.m. Sarah Taylor Park Patricia King Finds Her Niche With Historical Mysteries Theater & Film Old Main St., Fishkill (from page 7) All’s Well That Ends Well meetup.com/hudsonvalleycoedsoccer taken with “how ideal it is: the 7 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. Adult Co-Ed Volleyball ambiance, the beauty, all the Music 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center things going on. Although it 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison seems very rural, it’s such a Traditional Irish Music 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com culturally rich environment.” 7 - 9 p.m. Cold Spring Depot Theater & Film King also built a 1 Depot Square, Cold Spring relationship with the Hudson 845-265-5000 | coldspringdepot.com King Lear (Preview) Valley Shakespeare Festival, Open Mic Night 7 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. which she “fell in love with 8 p.m. Dogwood | See details under Saturday. Music during their second season. We became fast fans and that Beginning Fiddle, Cello & Mandolin Meetings & Lectures actually led to us becoming 7 p.m. Garrison Art Center more hooked in with the Fundraiser for Council Candidate 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison community; before that we Pam Wetherbee 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org 7 p.m. Chill Wine Bar | 173 Main St., Beacon were weekenders.” Today she Hudson Valley Comhaltas retains her association, as she Joint Meeting: Village Board & HDRB 7 p.m. Classes | 8 p.m. Session is vice president of the 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold North Highland Fire Department festival’s board of directors. Spring | 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Patricia King Photo courtesy of the author 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring King also relishes her [email protected] Thursday, June 27 association with the Mystery mystery book stores still peppering the Meetings & Lectures Writers of America, where she is country, something she enjoys. “It’s finishing up her second and last year as Chess Club great to meet the readers — heartening Kids & Community president of the New York chapter. She 7 - 10 p.m. Howland Cultural Center and encouraging. You write alone and Brain Games for Adults became a member long before she was See details under Wednesday. hope people are going to get what you’re 10 a.m. Howland Public Library published in the genre, using the 313 Main St., Beacon Special Board for Comprehensive Plan/ connections and inspiration found there doing. By hearing their questions it 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org LWRP to learn more about that writing style. gives you an idea of what makes things 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold interesting to people.” Senior Day Center When her first short story was Spring | 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House published, she became an active Asked if — despite it being located See details under Tuesday. member, and later she was asked to join on rather the wrong side of the the chapter board. “I’ve really enjoyed hemisphere of the Americas — she has Indoor Tot Park Ongoing doing it,” she said. “It nurtured me and ever considered setting a mystery in Noon- 2 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center kept me going when I thought it was See details under Friday. Art & Design these here parts, King said that no novel hopeless. They’re full of support and was forthcoming but that she has been Battle of the Books (grades 6-9) Visit philipstown.info/galleries encouragement.” toying with an idea for a short story, 4:30 p.m. Howland Public Library King will read from her new book at Religious Services especially if there were ever a volume of 313 Main St., Beacon the library’s author’s talk, with a wine “Hudson Valley Noir:” a contemporary 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Visit philipstown.info/services and cheese reception afterward. It’s her tale of shenanigans centered around Health & Fitness Meetings & Lectures third library appearance and she’s looking forward to being able to present that most inevitably “of Philipstown” Free HIV Testing and Counseling Alcoholics Anonymous her book to old friends and new readers subject: land use. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Putnam County Department Visit philipstown.info/aa “in a friendly, warm environment.” She For more information on King’s of Health | 121 Main St., Brewster will then be traveling to many of the writing, visit annamariaalfieri.com. 845-808-1390, ext. 43114 | putnamcountyny.gov Then and Now: Garrison Train Station, 1976 and now FASHION AS ART Photo by William Madden Over 50 Cold Spring merchants displaying fashion as art and art from fashion in a month-long series of events June 7 - 30 Living Sculpture Fashion Show with live models June 23, 3:30 p.m., Gallery 66 NY 66 Main St., Cold Spring NY

Drawn to Fashion Photo by Chip Rowe June 29, 7 p.m. Sky Baby Studio 75 Main Street, Cold Spring NY with live models and performance piece by Jaanika Peerna, Donna Mikkelsen & Michael Feigenbaum, video & Music Tracks presents: sound projection by So Mo Productions

Look for displays created by local students in the following stores and restaurants: Peter Calo Bijou Galleries Country Goose Frozen Berry Momminia Reigning Dogs & Cathryn’s Tuscan Cupoccino Cafe Gift Hut Philipstown.info Cats Grill Deb’s Hair Design Houlihan Lawrence Pig Hill Inn Riverview Cold Spring Decades Hudson Hil’s Plumbush Simply Elegant Saturday, June 22, 8 p.m. Antique Foundry Cafe Hudson House Powers and Haar Tightrope Interactive Cold Spring Pizza Le Bouchon Marketing Tickets $15 ART TO WEAR TOO Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com or 845.424.3900 For further information go to www.Gallery66ny.com www.philipstowndepottheatre.org or www.facebook.com/Gallery66ny Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY (Theatre is adjacent to train station.) 845-265-4469 call 845-809-5838 12 June 21, 2013 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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trol, environmental health protection, world, Mr. Black believes they lack the family health promotion and health heritage and history of Europe, where education. For more information, visit the game originated. putnamcountyny.com. Black has decided it is time to sell the entire collection. He is keen to sell it as a whole and he looks to intelligent entre- Hudson Highlands preneurs and investors in Europe, Asia Nature Museum Holds or the UAE with an eye for a worthwhile investment. Story Walk July 6, 7 The collection has been valued at over aturday, July 6, and Sunday, July $400,000, but, as one of the largest and S7, from noon to 4 p.m., the Hudson oldest collections in the world and with Highlands Nature Museum, in partner- the current disposable tennis culture, this ship with the Cornwall Public Library, collection is priceless for any savvy buyer. will be hosting the opening weekend of For more information regarding the TSB Story Walk featuring Rabbits and Rain- Tennis Collection, contact Naomi Mills drops by Jim Arnosky at the Museum’s at [email protected] or Richard Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Henman at [email protected]. Cornwall-on-Hudson. Story Walk is a way for children and In celebration of Gay Pride Week Mother/SON to show at EMBARK@EMC June 28 adults to enjoy reading while being out- Desmond-Fish Library Photo provided doors. Story Walks have been installed Digs Into Reading in 45 states and 4 countries and were Mother/SON to Show at Emergency Services, the half-day event created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Summer reading program kicks off brought together front-line, direct care Vt. The museum and library have chosen to encourage children to read daily workers who provide services to those EMBARK@EMC June 28 this Story Walk especially for children he Desmond-Fish Library has begun with special vulnerabilities, including n celebration of Gay Pride Week, EM- 2-6 with an adult or older child who will its Dig Into Reading summer reading children, the frail and elderly, as well T BARK’s Professional Series will pres- join them as they read their way along program, which will continue through- I as those experiencing homelessness, ent the Hudson Valley premiere of in- the meadow trails at the Wildlife Educa- out the summer. cultural isolation, language barriers, ternationally acclaimed one-man show tion Center. A variety of programs will be offered physical or mental disabilities. Mother/SON, written, performed and “We are very excited about this pro- by the library to encourage daily reading The take-home message for the day directed by Jeffrey Solomon Friday, June gram,” said Pam Golben, director of for children while school is out. was on improving personal readi- 28, at 8 p.m. at EMBARK@EMC located the Wildlife Education Center. “Jim Ar- Reading calendars are available to ness — not just for the clients of the at 925 South St. in Peekskill (first floor). nosky’s graceful water colors and simple keep a record of daily reading. After service providers, but for the staff as Jeffrey Solomon’s Mother/SON charts text will delight children.” reading 20 minutes a day for 10 days, well. Emergencies and disasters occur the delicate, layered and changing rela- The celebratory opening weekend will children can come to the library to pick without much warning. Evacuation or tionship between a Jewish gay man and include crafts and snacks for children, out a prize. More prizes are available for sheltering at home may become neces- his mother. It is an honest and poignant Meet the Rabbit presentations at 1 and each 10-day time frame of reading. Par- sary, with limited food, water, medi- autobiographical exploration brought 2:30 p.m. and guided story walks at 1:30 ents are encouraged to read to and with cations and other supplies. Providers to the stage with delightful precision, and 3 p.m. Entry to Story Walk is includ- their children on a regular basis. who have done little to prepare them- imagination and understated power by ed with the general admission of $3 at Also during the month of July, the li- selves and their families will find it Jeffrey Solomon. The work is witty and the Wildlife Education Center. Admission brary will offer a craft program with more difficult to assist clients or oth- moving, familiar and yet enlightening. is free for museum members. After open- Nina Elton, who will help children make ers in these tasks. Mother/SON is a beautiful journey of ac- ing weekend the Story Walk will be open clay creatures. Katherine Whiteside will An overview of the county govern- ceptance and celebrates what is possible through the fall as part of the ongoing ac- work alongside children in the garden, ment’s readiness efforts was provided when someone becomes open to change. tivities at the Wildlife Education Center. and Tracy Strong and Polly Townsend by Adam Stiebeling, Putnam County Tickets are $20 and $10 for high school The center is open Friday through will instruct children how to sew their commissioner of the Bureau of Emer- students. Beverages and appetizers will Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. For more own tote bags. gency Services. Stiebeling described be provided. For reservations, contact information go to hhnaturemuseum.org. Join the Desmond-Fish July 20 to learn the planning, training and drills that Sol or Katie at embarkpeekskill@gmail. and hear stories about llamas. A real lay a foundation so that when problems com or 914-671-7772. llama will be in attendance and will be arise, county personnel can respond For Sale: Valuable Private ready for photo opportunities. and mitigate the situation, and move Tennis Collections Join the Desmond-Fish Library this Service Providers to recovery. Maintaining countywide ollecting is in Thomas Black’s genes. summer for the variety of Dig Into Read- communications including the 911 sys- Convene on Emergency He has been collecting tennis mem- ing programs. tem, preserving a stockpile of emergen- C orabilia for the past two decades and Preparedness cy supplies and equipment for various there are few who know the market for special response teams, and adminis- Putnam County Offers Personal readiness stressed for both sporting antiques like he does. tering training for emergency medical staff and clients Black’s love of collecting began with services (EMS) and fire agencies, are HIV Testing, Dunkin’ golf, where he built a substantial collec- early 100 community service pro- among numerous ongoing bureau re- Donuts Cards, Condoms tion of memorabilia before it was sold viders attended the “Disaster sponsibilities. N by Christie’s at Pebble Beach. Black then National Test Day June 27 Planning for Populations With Special The Health Department’s mission turned his attention to tennis. He be- Needs” conference held in the Putnam is to improve and protect the health he Putnam County Department of lieved the sport’s memorabilia represent- County TOPS Building Wednesday, of Putnam County residents through Health is offering the public free ed an opportunity: Tennis items were T June 12. prevention of illness and injury. Core HIV testing, along with free condoms lower-priced and saw less competition Organized by the Putnam County De- services include community health as- and a limited number of Dunkin’ Do- in the market than golfing pieces. Even partment of Health and the Bureau of sessment, disease surveillance and con- nuts gift cards, next Thursday, June 27, today there’s less tennis memorabilia in Brewster. in circulation to purchase, therefore in- The Health Department will provide creasing its value. quick testing, counseling, educational His private tennis collection is entirely information, refreshments, condoms unique. It serves to document the history and for the first 20 participants, $5 of the game from the 1870s through the Dunkin’ Donuts gift certificates. Avail- 1940s. From rare racquets and equip- able on a no-appointments basis, the ment to significant artworks, a fascinat- testing will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 ing range of memorabilia has been put p.m., at 121 Main St., Brewster. together. A level of quality runs through The event coincides with National all of the items, gathered by a man with HIV Testing Day, an annual event to an exceptional eye for detail. encourage Americans to “take the test; The collection is comprised of tennis take control.” Nearly 1.2 million people related art, racquets, bronzes, metal fig- in the United States have HIV, accord- ures, some silver items and tennis press- ing to estimates from the national Cen- es. A number of racquets alone are indi- ters for Disease Control (CDC) and Pre- vidually estimated at over $10,000. vention, but approximately 20 percent In the 20 years since Black has been are unaware they are infected. Those collecting, tennis has shifted dramati- with HIV and AIDS live longer, healthi- cally, witnessing countries such as Ko- er and more productive lives than once rea, China and the United Arab Emirates was the case, but no vaccine or cure for quickly improving their world ranking. HIV exists, although new research is Although they may have some of the fin- considered promising. est tennis courts and coaching in the More information is (to next page) www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 21, 2013 13

Community Briefs (from previous page) available from is working on their third album, the first his fire music ensemble Music Now Ex- the Health Department at 845-808-1390. two having received national radio play Homespun Foods and tended Unit. The lineup for Music Now and critical acclaim. Artisan Wine Celebrate 7 is never the same twice — for their Bea- Bear Mountain The music will take place under the con performance, the ensemble includes awning where limited seating will be Years in Beacon June 22 vibraphonist/percussionist John Pieta- Announces Fireworks available. There is no admission fee; tips Joint tasting; food, wine ro, pianist Chris Forbes, guitarist (and are appreciated. Cold Spring Coffee Pan- Change of the Century organizer) James Celebration June 28 omespun Foods (232 Main St.) and try is located next to Vera’s Farm Market Keepnews and drummer Andrew Drury. Artisan Wine Shop (180 Main St.) ear Mountain State Park invites visi- at 3091 Route 9 in Cold Spring. For more H The performance takes place at the will celebrate their seventh anniversa- Btors to celebrate Independence Day information, visit coldspringcoffeepan- Howland Saturday, June 29, at 8 p.m. ries with a joint tasting Saturday, June Friday, June 28, with its annual fire- try.com or call 845-265-2840. Admission for each concert in the series 22, 3 to 6 p.m. works spectacular. is $15, and $10 for students and seniors. Taste over 25 wines at both Homespun’s From 5 to 9 p.m., visitors can dance Tickets will be available at the door each garden and the Artisan Wine Shop, ac- to the sounds of Party Time Productions Beacon concert evening only. For more infor- companied by Homespun’s savory bites. and children can enjoy the bounce house mation, visit the Facebook page for the Beacon 3D Presents Local Wines from the tasting will be avail- on the field. Bear Mountain’s concession- concert series, facebook.com/groups/ able at 15 percent off (some are limited in aire will sell picnic fare from an outdoor Artists’ Sculptures changeofthecentury. The Howland Cul- tent. The merry-go-round will be open quantity) and 10 percent of profits from eacon 3D presents a sculpture tural Center is located at 477 Main St. in for children and fireworks go off at dark. the tasting will be donated to the Food installation at 164 Main St., Bea- Beacon, and their telephone number is Parking is $8 per car. Alcoholic bever- B Bank of the Hudson Valley (donation con, with works by Ed Benavente, Ta- 845-831-4988. ages and personal pyrotechnics are not boxes will be at both locations as well). dashi Hashimoto and Insun Kim, all permitted. Bear Mountain State Park The event is free and open to the public. of whom live and work in Beacon. The can be reached from 9W or via Exit 19 Thomas Hirschorn’s works will be on public view through on the Palisades Interstate Parkway. For Oct. 15, 2013. Latin Jazz in Beacon and Gramsci Monument more information, call 845-786-2701, Benavente’s subject matter often ext. 242 or visit palisadesparksconser- Newburgh July, August Opens July 1 touches on the philosophical nature of vancy.org. the human condition. “Bones are sym- arry Moses and the Latin Jazz Ex- Presented by Dia Art Foundation in bolic of the past upon which we build the Lplosion announce a series of sum- the South Bronx mer performance dates in the Hudson Jaws Opens Film Society’s future. Moving forward often requires uly 1, 2013, Dia Art Foundation will creative adaption.” Valley. They will perform at the South- Free Summer Shows ern Dutchess Bowl in Beacon July 19 Jpresent Gramsci Monument, a new Hashimoto’s Gaia Gaia, 2004, is made artwork by Thomas Hirschhorn, on aturday, June 22, at sundown (around at 9 p.m., on the Newburgh waterfront of recycled wood with remaining paint the grounds of Forest Houses, a New 8:30 p.m.), the Cold Spring Film So- in Newburgh July 24 at 6 p.m., at Long S and steel lug bolts. Hashimoto’s work be- York City Housing Authority develop- comes an exploration Dock Park in Beacon Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. and again at Southern Dutchess Bowl in Bea- ment in the Morrisania neighborhood of the forces between of the Bronx. space and matter. The con Aug. 9 at 9 p.m. The band features Larry Moses on Gramsci Monument is the fourth and sense of motion be- last in Thomas Hirschhorn’s series of comes a visual para- trumpet, Rob Scheps and Mike Migliore on tenor sax, Pito Castillo on percussion, “monuments” dedicated to major writers dox between weight and thinkers, which he initiated in 1999 and emptiness, com- Jamie Ratner on piano, Al Ramos on bass and new band member Emilio Valdez. with Spinoza Monument (Amsterdam, motion and calmness. the Netherlands), followed by Deleuze Kim’s Couples, Monument (Avignon, France, 2000) and 2004, speaks to the Film still from Jaws Photo courtesy of CSFM Ras Moshe’s Music Now Bataille Monument (Kassel, Germany, intricacies of rela- Extended Unit Plays 2002). This fourth monument pays trib- tionships under one ute to the Italian political theorist and ciety will show the original summer roof. Women are represented by the Howland Center June 29 Marxist Antonio Gramsci (1891-1937), blockbuster Jaws (1975) in Dockside Park fruits such as pears, apples and onions. famous for his Letters From Prison and on the Cold Spring riverfront. The film Jazz series Change of the Century Roses and the petals address perception Prison Notebooks (1926-1937). was Steven Spielberg’s second theatrical continues in Beacon of love through a rose-colored lens. Each day the following programs will feature (after Sugarland Express) and Beacon 3D is a new public arts ini- he Howland Cultural Center in take place: daily philosophy lecture by stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Rich- tiative designed to feature the talent of Beacon continues its monthly se- Marcus Steinweg, daily newspaper pro- ard Dreyfuss and a gigantic mechanical T local and regional artists on an annual ries, Change of the Century – New Jazz duced and copied on location, website shark the crew called “Bruce.” basis. They are grateful to Dutchess for the 21st, with New York City-based updates, daily radio broadcast, children’s Viewers are encouraged to bring a County Community Action Agency Inc. multi-instrumentalist Ras Moshe and workshop run by Alex Brown, happy blanket and a picnic. CSFM will be sell- for providing the grounds for the instal- hour and Ambassador Yasmil Raymond ing fresh popcorn, lemonade, candy and lation and BeaconArts, one of the fiscal on site. T-shirts, as well as memberships to the sponsors. Additionally, the installation Throughout the 11 weeks, regularly film society to help support the screen- of Hashimoto’s sculpture would not have scheduled weekly programs include: ings (and receive a tote bag as well). been possible without the generosity of Gramsci Theater on Monday, running Go to coldspringfilm.org to become a the staff at The Lofts at Beacon. event on Tuesday, poetry session on member or for more info about CSFM’s For information on becoming a Wednesday, field trips on Thursday, art full summer film schedule. sponsor of Beacon 3D, contact Eleni school on Friday, Gramsci seminar on Sat- Smolen at [email protected] or urday and open microphone on Sunday. Sunday Concert Series 917-318-2239. Gramsci Monument will be open daily Continues at Cold Spring 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 1 through Sept. 15. Visit www.philipstown.info for news Admission is free. For additional infor- Coffee Pantry updates and latest information. Ras Moshe Photo courtesy of Change of the Century mation, contact [email protected]. Open Book to play June 23 he Cold Spring Coffee Pantry will Tpresent the third in their Sunday Concert Series this Sunday, June 23, at 12:30 p.m. This week’s feature is the songwriting duo Open Book. Michele Rubin and Rick Gedney present original 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY songs that incorporate richly textured 845-561-3686 vocal and guitar harmonies. Open Book A 501 (c) 3 Not-For-Profi t Arts Organization Now showing Held over Before Midnight (R) FRI 5:45, SAT 1:30 6:30, SUN 1:30 6:30 TUES 7:30, WEDS 5:00, THURS 2:00

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all four years. ‘Yen for a Wonderful Bagel’ Gives Birth to Beacon Bagels Artwork adorns the walls of the store. Burns is particularly proud earned his stripes in youth working for a of Beacon Bagels’ three-time par- Missing the kind of bagels spell in city bagel shops, storing away the ticipation in Beacon Art Adventures’ ani- he wanted to eat, owner Art tricks of the trade for later use in life. One mal shelter fundraiser, where children are thing he knew immediately was that the given pictures of animals in shelters and Burns took matters into his water (a crucial factor in baking bagels) asked to paint them in an environment own hands in Beacon would be perfect for ba- in which they’d like to see them adopted. gel-making becauseit is sourced The store showcases the works, which are By Alison Rooney and not highly treated. then sold, with profits (recently amount- Burns did not spend his ing to nearly $2,000) going to the Animal rom 2009 working life solely surround- Rescue Foundation and Mid Hudson Ani- onward, the ed by bagels. He and his wife mal Aid shelters. Faccusation moved to Beacon in 2006 and As for what makes a good bagel, Burns from former deni- were commuting daily to jobs said: “Texture, the ingredients and car- zens of New York in advertising in the city when ing for what you do. I’ve had people come City, “You can’t get a the combination of the recession, in, experienced bakers, but they didn’t decent bagel here,” lost the birth of their first child and a care and it showed; now I have some the ring of truth when Bea- yen “for a wonderful bagel” swirled to- inexperienced people and they care and con Bagels opened for business, serving gether to make their “someday dream” of the results are great.” up bagels that can hold their own outside opening a bagel store turn into a “today” The bagels, made from a mixture of Beacon Bagel’s Art Burns Photo by A. Rooney the Big Apple. It figures that co-owner endeavor, as they “broke open the piggy dry ingredients including unbleached, (along with his wife Anik) Art Burns bank to make it happen.” unbromated flour, salt, sugar and yeast, Burns said they would “never return are made at least one day — and some- to our previous existence — this is much, times up to three days — in advance, “so much better.” Now with two children, he that the flavor sets,” said Burns. said: “Even though it is hectic, we have integrated this into our lives. We used to “I’ve had people come in, experi- Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? have to travel for work, but now we can spell each other and run out and spend enced bakers, but they didn’t care a few hours with the kids; we turned the and it showed; now I have some whole thing upside down, all for the good.” Now approaching its fourth birth- inexperienced people and they day, Beacon Bagels has experienced the care and the results are great.” “steep uphill growth curve” of Beacon it-

 
 self, serving up to 1,200 bagels on week- “It’s a pretty basic concept. Bad ba- ends and about half that on a typical gels come about because many stores weekday. Originally the intention was to don’t go to the trouble of boiling them stick solely to bagels, with bins and a “by first — that’s key, because the water then the bag” feel, but input from the commu- soaks into the dough; then placing it into nity has led to a much more far-ranging 500-degree heat, that creates that nice   menu, with many creative (and creative- crust. If the whole thing is gooey and ly named) hot and cold sandwiches and stretchy, it’s a sign that they’re skipping breakfast options. (They are open for the boiling and mailing them in. It’s a lot Which Money-Saving Energy breakfast and lunch only and close by cheaper to do it that way.” mid-afternoon.) There is a full range of Beacon Bagels also serves local milk, lo- espresso drinks. cally smoked and nitrate-free fish, and they Solution Is Right For You?  
 It took the Burns duo about six months to roast their own turkey and grass-fed beef. go from the notion of opening the business For some Beacon Bagel statistics, 8 a.m. to actually opening the doors. Their in- — “like clockwork,” said Burns — is the tention was to find a storefront in which store’s busiest time of day; they open at 7. they could create something unique Weekends, though, are “never not busy.” from scratch, specifically not wanting The most popular variety of bagel is to open up in a place that had formerly whole wheat, “maybe because we use lo- held a food business. They desired a com- cal honey,” he added. All of the bagels, fortable atmosphere, one the community with the exception of the egg variety, are would be drawn to. vegan. They do catering, including many CALL FOR YOUR Listening to the wants of their cus- post-wedding breakfast events, and re- tomers, they soon added more hot items, FREE ENERGY EVALUATION cently created pink bagels as a birthday especially egg sandwiches (their cur- party request from a little girl. Opening  
 
 


 

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Day Trip The historic site, 32 miles from Cold Huguenot Heritage Spring, is located at 81 Huguenot St., New Settlement preserved on cently toured Hugue- Paltz. The HHS calendar includes a va- not Street with his riety of programs. Guided tours are $16 Historic Huguenot Street first cousin Charles with discounted rates for families, stu- Henke. The cousins dents, military, seniors, AAA members By Mary Ann Ebner were pleased to find and groups of 15 or more. Free for children vibrancy on Hugue- ith a career anchored in the under 7. Allow time to explore the nearby not Street. “I always banking industry, Mary Etta Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, which boasts 12- remember these port Schneider fits right in on Wall plus miles of walking, hiking and biking W holes (gun ports),” Street. But she’s found her true home on Henke said as he trails. New Paltz also offers a mix of shops Huguenot Street, where her lineage links looked through one and dining outlets within a few blocks of her to more than 300 years of heritage. As of the loopholes of HHS. For more information, visit hugue- president and board chair of Historic Hu- the DuBois Fort, cur- notstreet.org or call 845-255-1889 or 1660. guenot Street (HHS) in New Paltz, Schnei- rently housing the der is a descendant of the Huguenots and visitor center and Walloons, French-speaking Protestants gift shop. “It looks Seasonal Schedule who fled Northern France beginning in the just like it did when mid-17th century. A dozen men purchased Open November through April for special I was here as a kid.” land from the Esopus Indians and estab- tours and events Though much of lished a village of stone houses on the east Huguenot Street re- Dubois Fort Visitor Center open May 18 & 19 and May 25 & 26 bank of the Wallkill River in what was at mains unchanged, the time a Dutch-controlled colony. Along the organization Primary season: June 1 – Oct. 27, Monday, with descendants and friends of HHS, continues to re- Thursday, Friday Schneider sustains the early French settle- ceive historical Visitors discover generations of stories at the stone houses of DuBois Fort Visitor Center hours: 9:30 ment and recently received the 2013 Mar- documents and Historic Huguenot Street. Photo by M.A. Ebner a.m. – 4:30 p.m. weekends, 10:30 a.m. – tha Washington Woman of History Award 4:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday heirlooms from of colonial Dutch architecture, a jamb- for contributions to historic preservation. descendants, and materials are con- less fireplace and curtained box bed. Ma- Guided tours: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. “There are so few places that have the tinuously documented for their collec- ria Deyo, widow of Abraham Hasbrouck, Closed Tuesday and Wednesday French and the Dutch heritage that we tion. Additionally, Schneider said that oversaw construction of the home with find on Huguenot Street,” Schneider said. HHS is particularly focused on glean- Private tours and special events may be her son, Daniel. HHS believes that Deyo “It’s fascinating to learn how this evolved. ing more information from letters and booked throughout the year would approve of the pristine condition of Part of what we’re doing here is bringing other family papers to embellish the Grounds open to the public 365 days/year the senses into the experience of visit- the house today and the museum pieces role that women and African American Trip Tips ing. We want visitors to experience what slaves played in the settlement’s history. that perpetuate her family story. would have been happening in the early “We want to make Huguenot Street rel- • Wear comfortable walking shoes. years through the scents of food and the “We want to make Huguenot evant for young people to see history and • Parking located onsite/Broadhead sounds of music and voices in the houses.” touch it,” Schneider said. Avenue. HHS maintains an extensive collection Street relevant for young Collections at the site change periodi- • Limited accessibility in some historic of rotating art and heirloom artifacts that people to see history and cally and range from an original basket buildings. Please call ahead for special help illustrate three centuries of life in the made of sea grass owned by the DuBois accommodations. community. Director of Visitor Services touch it.” family to delicate textiles created by Hu- • Allow up to two hours for guided tour Rebecca Mackey leads guided tours at the guenot family members. 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Roots and Shoots When It’s OK to Kill a Plant landscaping real estate in the yard, I want By Pamela Doan color. At roughly 5-by-5 feet, digging it out isn’t easy, and just in case I change ending a healthy plant or tree to my mind about it later, I took two pieces the compost pile feels like murder, and potted them and also gave two other even if there is a sense of relief that S pieces to a neighbor who holds out hope the deed is done and whatever problem, for blooms. aesthetic or otherwise, is resolved. I ago- When a plant or tree causes a health nize, usually for months and sometimes or safety risk, obviously removing it is years, over the decision to remove a plant justified. An arborist can help assess and or tree. Depending on the size and loca- identify issues. With the severity of recent tion, it’s either difficult and backbreaking storms, many homeowners are sentenc- work, or expensive, if professionals are ing nearby trees to the chipper as a pre- involved. No matter what, a living, grow- ventative measure. Just because a tree is ing organism is no longer, and anything within striking distance of a house or ga- that enjoyed it or used it for survival has rage doesn’t mean it’s a threat, however. to find a new source. The invasive plants, An arborist has criteria to judge the likeli- though, I dance on their shredded re- hood that a mature tree can be damaged mains, a sense of victory over reclaiming by wind or rain and become a danger. It a small patch of ground for plants that be- isn’t necessary to clear-cut our yards yet. Almost halfway through the removal, long and make positive contributions to Trees serve such an important purpose above, and leftover hydrangea, right, the environment. Yes, gardening makes in the landscape, shading and cooling ready to start a new life Photos by P. Doan for harsh judgments. our homes, providing shelter and food To alleviate the collective guilt, I’ve for wildlife, that any decision to take one environmental contribution to wildlife spent some time considering the reasons down should be carefully weighed. I’ve felt and are aesthetically pleasing while ma- to remove a plant or tree from the land- so terrible when the chainsaws start to rip turing to less threatening heights. scape. Most recently, a hydrangea had to that my only consolation is to try to bal- Diseased and pest-infested plants and gardeners who keep writing the checks to go. For starters, there’s the aesthetic rea- ance the trees taken down with the trees trees also need to be managed, sometimes save their trees and feel conflicted over it. son. Regardless of ruthless pruning, it planted. So far I’ve planted more than I’ve by removal. Many of us love our hem- Justifications for taking out a land- came back in force and overwhelmed the removed, but considering it takes 50-60 locks, but the majority of hemlocks in our scape plant are personal, of course, but re- space it occupied in front of the house, too years for a maple to reach the height of area are infested by the woolly adelgid, searching its value and purpose can help big and too bulky. Turns out, this culti- some of the trees I’ve condemned, the ones an invasive insect that has been decimat- guide decisions. Certainly, “I just don’t var wasn’t even hardy for the climate and I’ve planted won’t make up for it in my ing the hemlock population across the want it there” is a valid reason, however, wasn’t going to bloom. Each summer it lifetime. To address safety concerns about country. Unless the hemlocks are treated, and just maybe, your neighbor will come gets one or two weak flowers, but that’s it. tall trees near structures, shorter trees which needs to be professionally applied over and dig it up and take it home. Then Living in the woods, there’s enough green like the native flowering dogwood, black and can be costly, they’re going to die your guilty conscience and sore back are stuff around. In order to occupy prime cherry and witch-hazel all have a positive within a few years. I’ve talked to many both at ease.

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