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FREE | Friday, May 8, 2015 69 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info The End of Accused the Road Murderer NYS Parks Department Remains in won’t consider legal off-road access on Mount Beacon Custody Grand jury votes but no By Brian PJ Cronin indictment handed down yet s summer draws near, residents of Dutchess and Putnam counties By Michael Turton Aare hitting the trails throughout the Hudson Highlands with wild aban- peculation continues to swirl don, soaking up the sunshine and getting around events leading up to and back to nature. But for some residents, Sfollowing the April 30 arrest of the good times may be coming to an end. 35-year-old Angelika Graswald, charged This summer, Scenic Hudson is sched- with the second-degree murder of her fi- uled to turn over stewardship of the ancé, Vincent Viafore. Scant information trails they currently maintain on Fish- has been made public by investigators kill Ridge and Mount Beacon to the New and Viafore’s body is yet to be found. York State Parks Department, eliminat- On Tuesday, May 5, some media outlets ing some of the confusion as to who is reported that a grand jury had indicted responsible for which patch of land Graswald on second-degree murder, how- throughout the Highlands. ever the reports proved premature. A tele- “It’s a bureaucratic nightmare up phone call from The Paper to the Orange there,” noted David Rocco, who led the County Court on the afternoon of May 6 volunteer efforts to restore the Mount HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! Sherman Williams celebrates Yankees victory with his mom. confirmed that a formal indictment has Beacon Fire Tower. “You start at the See Little League highlights on page 16. Photo by Cecily Fluke Hall not yet been handed down. bottom and you’re in the city of Beacon. Grand jury investigation continues You go halfway up and suddenly you’re Under New York State law, a defendant in Fishkill. Then you start passing back charged with a felony in criminal court and forth between Scenic Hudson land must be released within six days unless a and the state’s land. And Scenic Hudson preliminary hearing is held, resulting in doesn’t have police authority.” continued incarceration. Alternatively, a Scenic Hudson may not have police au- defendant can be kept in custody beyond thority, but the New York State Parks De- six days if the district attorney files writ- partment does. And they plan on using ten certification with the court that an that authority to invoke a long-standing indictment has been voted on by a grand law that’s been loosely enforced in the jury. Such a submission indicates only past: the forbiddance of Jeeps, ATVs, and that a vote by the 23-member grand jury other off-road vehicles on the trails that has been taken, not that a final indict- traverse Mount Beacon and Fishkill Ridge. ment has been issued. As The Paper has reported over the The preliminary hearing for Graswald last few weeks, the issue of off-road ve- scheduled for May 5 in New Windsor was hicles on the mountain has been a thorny canceled and the case shifted to Orange one for quite some time. On one hand, County Court in Goshen. The Paper has state laws clearly forbid the use of such learned, from a source familiar with the vehicles on the mountain. On the other case but who requested anonymity, that hand, off-roaders have been traveling the certification indicating the grand jury has trails for generations, and have been in- voted on a charge against Graswald has strumental in clearing the mountain of been submitted to the court, however it is (Continued on page 6) Mud wallows on Mount Beacon caused by tire treads Photo by B. Cronin not yet known if (Continued on page 3) Await Harassment Trial Verdict An incident at the March 2014 Cold Spring election By Michael Turton

he vast majority of defendants who appear at the Cold Spring Jus- tice Court do not see their cases go to trial; Richard Weissbrod, Thowever, is an exception. The Cold Spring resident faced a charge of harassment in the second degree at a bench trial before Judge An- thony Costello on Thursday, April 30. Putnam County Assistant District Attorney David Bishop prosecuted the case while Poughkeepsie-based attorney Steven Patterson represented Weissbrod. The trial was a classic case of “he said, she said,” centered on Weiss- brod’s behavior at the Cold Spring firehouse during the March 18, 2014, village election. The firehouse served as a polling station that day. Tak- ing such case to trial is not without considerable cost. In court that day, in addition to Judge Costello and the two attorneys, were the court clerk, a court stenographer, four witnesses and two reporters. Calls to Bishop and Patterson to determine what factors prevented such a relatively minor charge from being settled without the expense of a trial were not returned. Harassment in the second degree is clas- sified as a “violation,” an offense considered less serious than a misde- meanor. The website newyork-defense-lawyer.com (To page 3) Bannerman’s Island, near where kayak incident occurred File photo by M. Turton 2 May 8, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Small, Good Things Another Green World

By Joe Dizney For me, Alice Waters offers the ultimate ver- here’s a palpable urgency at work sion of this dish, with in the garden as the natural world a “Green Risotto” of as- Ttries hard to fully extract itself paragus and fresh peas, from the now-gentle-but-still-lingering bound together at the grip of this year’s insistent winter. last minute by a fresh It seems as if all the early spring flow- fava bean puree. While ers—bulbs, forsythia, fruit trees—explod- this is undeniably el- ed all at once, dotting the still-brown egant, our late-breaking landscape with wild flashes of color and spring coupled with a life. The trees have been a bit behind in self-imposed mandate leafing out, although I noted with con- to try and remain lo- sternation this week that the garlic mus- cally sourced (and keep- tard seems to be going great guns. ing in mind the persis- But spring’s greens finally seem to be tent California drought) upon us, and nowhere is it more appar- leave both the favas ent than at the farmers market. I cele- and peas off limits, at brated sorrel a couple of weeks ago, but least for now. But as the it’s been a challenge to maintain focus aforementioned spring while shopping when confronted with onions also signal, it is the forgotten food wonders beginning to ramp season, and that Asparagus risotto Photo by J. Dizney reappear in the market. is something to cheer as I want desperately to celebrate each well, so I’m suggesting or some fresh herb, the “eat fresh, eat lo- a compromise, but even it is not a neces- and every permutation in this column, we make this a joint celebration. cal” voice in my head says it’s too early. sity. This recipe is all about the season. but a biweekly schedule just can’t keep It should be acknowledged that ramps, That version will just have to wait until But for argument, let’s just say I did want up with the available bounty. Ironwood or wild garlic, have become a hot ticket in the ramps are long gone and the local to do something extra special: Madura Farms was at the Cold Spring Farmers’ the food world (last weekend Basilica Hud- peas have hopefully made an appearance, Farms’ table at the market last week dis- Market a couple of weeks ago with pun- son in Hudson, New York, hosted its fifth but that’s another story. Lemon is here as played the first morels I’ve seen this year, tarelle, a recent exotic transplant from annual Ramp Fest) and consequently are and I’m hoping the patch of ground under- the mid-Italian regions of Tuscany and in danger of being overharvested. Cave- neath a certain elm tree will be reveal- Lazio. This had me hyperventilating! But ats regarding responsible and sustainable Spring Risotto With ing the similar treasures soon. Now then it only comes to market for a short consumption are in order, i.e., know your those would be a welcomed addition. couple of weeks (although there will source and forage responsibly. (Glynwood Asparagus and Ramps be another chance in the fall). Already Farms, presenting at the Fest, prepared Serves 4 to 6 (depending on generosity) we’re moving on to beautiful early leafy a downloadable tip sheet for responsible greens, most of which are best served by harvesting at basilicahudson.com.) 7 to 8 cups stock (vegetable or ¾ pound asparagus, trimmed of tough a simple vinaigrette or quick sauté and Ramps are more-than-a-little asser- chicken) ends, bias cut into 1-inch pieces demand rapid and regular enjoyment. tive: If you’re partial to them, it’s best 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (reserve tips) Spring onions and young garlic are to consume them fast, as refrigerator 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 to 8 ramps, greens and stalks in their early prime right now, too, and storage will strongly impact everything 1 medium shallot minced chopped and reserved separately definitely worthy of a look. (For a take else in your pantry. But thankfully, a 2 cups arborio rice Juice and zest of 1 lemon on those, do revisit last year’s April 16 few ramps go a long way to impart- Coarse salt ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus “Small, Good Things” Spring Onion Pan- ing their “charms” without dominating 1/3 cup dry white wine extra for serving cake With Greens and Bacon recipe.) the proceedings entirely, particularly if Freshly ground pepper to taste The edible harbinger of spring that I you utilize the overlooked but pungent 1. Heat the stock in a large pot and keep it at a bare simmer. Place wait for, not so patiently, made its initial greens. (In fact, if you harvest your own, another large, heavy pot (for risotto) over medium heat and add 3 appearance locally last weekend — as- which is not really that hard, one of the tablespoons butter and the oil. When butter melts, add shallot and paragus. best methods to do so sustainably is to cook about 5 minutes, until translucent. Add rice and a pinch of salt I’ve celebrated its particular charms in harvest only the greens, leaving the and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is also translucent (about 3 the past (Asparagus Bread Pudding from bulbs and roots intact and in situ, guar- minutes). the May 14, 2013, issue is another recom- anteeing future harvests. The Hudson 2. Increase heat to medium-high and add wine, stirring constantly until mended reference) and there’s certainly Ramp Fest actually advertised itself as a wine is absorbed. Reduce heat and add enough stock so that the rice is nothing finer than simple steamed and “greens only” festival.) just covered. Keep stirring, adding more stock by the ladleful when the buttered asparagus, but this year’s lin- There’s not much to be done to this previous addition has been absorbed, keeping the rice at a low simmer. gering cool evenings suggest something recipe otherwise—it stands simply on its 3. After around 10 minutes of cooking, add sliced asparagus stems, a bit more comforting, and risotto fits own. Although the hyper-epicurean me chopped ramp stalks and lemon zest, continuing to stir and adding the bill. wants desperately to add a little tarragon stock a ladle at a time to incorporate (as above in Step 2). 4. After another 5 minutes, add asparagus tips, ramp greens, lemon juice and the remaining butter. Stir well, adding more stock if necessary to achieve the consistency of a thick sauce. 5. At about 18 minutes, add the cheese and stir to fully incorporate. Remove from heat, taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately with the extra cheese as a garnish.

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Accused Murderer Remains in Custody (from page 1) or when a final indictment will be forth- at all, no visitors other than reporters,“ Graswald, although a number of media ident, stayed at a home just outside the coming. Grand jury investigations are Carlton said. “She has no family here.” outlets were permitted to conduct inter- village of Cold Spring for a few days. The confidential and can last for weeks. Carlton said she got to know Graswald views, including News 12 Westchester owner of the home spoke with The Paper Graswald, who police said holds a Lat- about seven years ago through the local and People magazine. Carlton said she but asked not to be named and would not vian passport and is not a U.S. citizen, music scene, including when Graswald thinks Graswald’s willingness to talk comment on Graswald’s stay other than continues to be held without bail in the worked at Whistling Willie’s American to the media may stem from a “naiveté to confirm that on the Sunday, April 26, Orange County Jail. The Orange County Grill. “I wanted to tell her to stop talk- that she can clear herself” by doing so. a few friends of Graswald gathered there Legal Aid Society is representing her. ing to the press; that was doing her no Graswald had recently agreed to be in- for dinner. The homeowner was subse- Graswald was arrested on April 30 as good and I just wanted her to know that terviewed on the television program quently interviewed by New York State she planted flowers on Bannerman’s Is- she has some support and help her get a Inside Edition but then declined on the Police but would not comment on the na- land. message to family.” advice of her lawyer, although she did ture of their questions. Police initially treated Viafore’s appar- appear briefly on camera in the program Garrison resident Joel Goss was part ent demise as a tragic accident. Graswald “I wanted to tell her to stop talking segment dealing with her case. Media of the small group at dinner that night. told authorities that she and her fiancé to the press; that was doing her coverage has been extensive, with stories “I think she just didn’t want to be alone were kayaking on the Hudson River near appearing in publications as far-flung as on the one-week anniversary” of the in- Cornwall just across from Bannerman’s no good and I just wanted her to Australia and England. cident, he said. Goss described Graswald Island when they encountered rough wa- know that she has some support Graswald, who was married previ- as “distraught” and struggling to cope ters, causing both of them to capsize. A ously, is known locally by the surname with the situation. “One minute she’d be passing boat rescued her, however Via- and help her get a message to Lipska, including on her Facebook page. talking about wanting a memorial (for fore, who Graswald said was not wearing family.” She worked at three Cold Spring restau- Viafore) on Bannerman’s Island,” he said. a life jacket, was not found. Water temper- rants in recent years. Jeff Consaga, own- “And the next minute she’d say, ‘But they ature in the Hudson River at the time was er of the Foundry Café, described her as haven’t found him so there’s still hope a frigid 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Carlton has also been supportive of a “sweetheart” and a punctual employee right?’” Goss confirmed that State Police New York State Police said that incon- Graswald on Facebook where she re- who “was always willing to jump in and interviewed the homeowner before Gras- sistencies in Graswald’s story became ap- ferred to her as “one of the kindest sweet- help” with any task. “In fact, I met her wald was arrested but said that he was parent after several interviews, leading est most genuine people you’ll ever meet. at one of the (Foundry’s) New Year’s Eve not contacted by law enforcement. He them to believe she was directly respon- She couldn’t possibly have done this … parties,” he said. “She volunteered to stay was unaware if police had interviewed sible for Viafore’s death. Don’t let the ignorance of the press and after to help clean up.” others who attended the gathering. circumstantial evidence convict this Local resident offers support Stay at area home prompts police woman before she is even tried.” Cold Spring resident Dorothy Carlton questioning Visit www.philipstown.info for news attempted to visit Graswald at the Or- Global media coverage After the kayaking incident and before updates and latest information. ange County Jail. “She’s had no support Carlton said she was not allowed to see her arrest, Graswald, a Poughkeepsie res-

Await Harassment Trial Verdict (from page 1) states: “Violations are not leave the building. Moser exchange with him but that he had ap- considered crimes. Al- said that Weissbrod ap- proached her and asked if she was the though a violation carries proached Bridget Villetto Bridget Villetto who writes letters to the a potential 15-day jail sen- and asked her, “Could you Putnam County News and Recorder. She tence, in almost all cases see Cold Spring from your said that he was agitated, yelled at her the punishment will be porch in Nelsonville?” She and described his body language as “ag- that of a fine and/or com- described Weissbrod’s de- gressive,” and that the exchange left her munity service.” meanor as “rather harsh” grandmother “upset and shaking.” The Weissbrod is accused of and “rather blatant” and incident, she said, had taken from 30 sec- having harassed Nelson- that he continued in what onds to a minute. Bridget Villetto went on ville resident Bridget Vil- she described as “almost to say that she and her grandmother then letto and her grandmoth- a rant” for close to five left the firehouse and started walking to er Joan Villetto at the minutes, even after Bridg- her car, which was parked down the block firehouse polling station. et Villetto had asked him on Church Street. At that point she said The defendant was work- to stop. Moser said that in Weissbrod “came storming out of the ing as a poll watcher on contrast, Bridget Villetto firehouse,” approached her and “started behalf of Donald McDon- remained calm, telling yelling in my face” and that he was “vis- ald and Matt Francisco, Weissbrod that it “wasn’t ibly angry and agitated.” She said he con- who were both seeking the time or the place” for tinued to follow them down the sidewalk election to the Village such a conversation. She for about four minutes, yelling at her in Board. Bridget Villetto, further described Weiss- the process. She said Weissbrod told her the principal victim of brod’s tone as “loud, al- she had no right to say the things she the alleged harassment, most berating.” Moser had written in the PCNR and also asked had taken her 85-year- Richard Weissbrod, pictured at a 2013 Cold Spring Planning Board said that Joan Villetto her if she had been charged with drinking old grandmother to the meeting. File photo by Jeanne Tao “seemed taken aback, al- while intoxicated. When she asked him how firehouse to vote but was most shocked” by Weiss- he could know that, she said Weissbrod re- not there to vote herself behalf of Michael Bowman and Cathryn brod’s behavior. She testi- sponded, “I have my ways,” a comment she since she lives in Nelsonville. Joan Vil- Fadde, who were also seeking election to fied that the conversation ended when an described as “creepy.” letto recently passed away. the Village Board, was the first witness election worker intervened. The defendant’s side of the story for the prosecution. She testified that Harassment or freedom of speech? Bridget Villetto also testified, saying Cross-examined by Patterson, Villetto Weissbrod interrupted a conversation be- In his opening remarks Bishop said that she didn’t know Weissbrod and had repeated her story, saying that Weiss- tween herself and Bridget Villetto as she that Weissbrod confronted the two wom- never met him before the incident. She brod had called her a liar, screamed at and her grandmother were preparing to en as they were about to leave the polling said that she did nothing to provoke the (Continued on page 6) station, yelling at Bridget Villetto and re- fusing to stop when asked to do so. He said Weissbrod then followed the two Serving Lunch & women outside where he continued to yell at them as they walked down Church HRYN & Dinner Daily Street on the way to their car. AT ’S Patterson, on the other hand, con- C tended in his opening statement that Tuscan Grill Extensive Wine List there was no proof “beyond a reason- able doubt” of anything that constituted harassment and that were two different versions regarding what happened that Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge day. He acknowledged that a conversa- Sparkling with Late Night Lounge Menu tion had taken place between Weissbrod Mother’s Day Brunch and Bridget Villetto but asserted that Available in America, while a conversation “can 11:00am – 3:00pm be annoying and upsetting, it doesn’t $20.15 Prix Fixe Specialty Cocktails & Wines make it illegal.” He added that Weissbrod by the Glass “didn’t curse … raise his voice … (or) in- 91 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY tentionally harass anyone.” 845.265.5582 The prosecution’s case “America’s 1,000 top

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Letters to the Editor Breakneck Ridge being ‘loved become wise managers of our natural School Board. She will seek to advance to death’ resource. That means understanding the good work that has been done by past that there is a “carrying capacity” to members and continue to strengthen an Publisher Dear Editor, all resources, and the present situation, environment where Haldane students Philipstown.Info, Inc. I commend and support the hard work especially at Breakneck Ridge, is out of have the opportunity to thrive in school and wonderful collaborations going on control and needs to be reined in, for ev- and succeed in the world. Please join us Founder with the Fiord Trail project. It is a bold eryone’s good. Can New York State Parks in voting for Peggy Clements for the Hal- Gordon Stewart and large vision. As I sat in the meeting and the State Department of Transporta- dane School Board of Education. (1939 - 2014) room last week at the Chalet, however, I tion please do their duties and exercise Sincerely, could not help but to think that there was Managing Editor some very long overdue management? Karen and Richard Shea a big pink elephant in the room which no Kevin E. Foley It may not be popular at first, but in the Dear Editor: one seemed to be addressing, or at least long run, it is our only option. That we have Peggy Clements stepping during the parts of the meeting I attend- Arts/Feature Editor Pete Salmansohn up and running for the Haldane Board Alison Rooney ed. That elephant is that there are simply Cold Spring of Education is a glimpse of bright light too many people using Breakneck Ridge and a nod toward public service being Contributing Editor — a situation where the mountain and Peggy Clements for Haldane carried out for all the right reasons. I’m Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong Route 9D are being loved to death. And School Board thrilled to know she has a desire to serve the obvious fallout is the creation of a enior orrespondent Dear Editor, the public and is willing to offer her time S C public nuisance in terms of traffic, safety Michael Turton The job of a Board of Education mem- and expertise in this capacity. and trail hygiene. There are close to 2,000 ber has always been challenging. Today’s I was first introduced to Peggy in 2003. people using this very small area during a Layout Editor board members face more complex is- We met where most parents of school- busy weekend — clearly a situation dem- Kate Vikstrom sues than ever before. Soon we will go to age children meet: on the blacktop at onstrating that the state has failed for the polls to vote for three new members Haldane. Since that time I’ve had several alendar ditor years to exercise wise management and C E for the Haldane School Board, and we encounters with her — some back at the Chip Rowe get this sorted out and under control. feel that you should support Peggy Cle- school, some on the train platform and [email protected] Mohonk Preserve had a similar prob- ments. Here is why. some in various community or school- lem for years along Routes 44-55 with When considering a candidate for related meetings. Each time, no matter Reporters endless rows of cars being parked along- Pamela Doan any position, you want someone who is what the subject, I’ve felt refreshed, un- side the edge of the highway and hikers Peter Farrell intelligent, committed and has the abil- derstood and as if I had learned some- and climbers walking on the dangerous ity to work with diverse groups with a thing new. Peggy listens closely — very Photographer roadside. The preserve solved the prob- variety of opinions. This description is closely — and thinks deeply about what Maggie Benmour lem by building a few key parking lots the essence of the person that Peggy is. is being said and discussed around her. with definite capacities, along with a She holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is a She brings to the table a spectrum of Advertising Director flyer showing a variety of other nearby senior research scientist at an education educational knowledge that is rare, nec- Michele Gedney places from which to access the preserve. research center. This most certainly puts essary and valued. Peggy also offers a For information on advertising: The roadsides were no longer available Peggy in a position of being highly quali- unique combination of passion for and 845-809-5584 for parking, and those rules were en- fied. Peggy has served on the College, fierce dedication to the public education Email: [email protected] forced by the police. Career and Citizenship Readiness Com- system, especially around topics that Advertising closing: We need to do precisely the same mittee at Haldane, showing her commit- can be riddled with all sorts of systemic Tuesday at noon thing along Route 9D — limit the park- ment to the students of our community. roadblocks and sensitivities. Requirements: PDF or jpeg ing to large, designated and safe areas, Along with this, Peggy has also served on I know she has given this decision a (minimum 300 dpi) and provide readily available informa- the Nelsonville Zoning Board of Appeal. good deal of thought and definitely does Review our rate sheet: tion about other trails and parking spots Peggy has the unique ability to synthe- not take it lightly. She is a very hard www.philipstown.info/ads along the ridge should those lots fill up. size diverse opinions and come up with worker, pays close attention to the whole © philipstown.info 2015 Block all the parking along the east side workable solutions to complex problems. picture of an issue at hand and embod- of 9D north of the Breakneck tunnel with As an added bonus, Peggy also works ies a particular brand of grace that is All rights reserved. No part of this concrete barriers so that there is very with budgets and knows the importance refreshing, especially in public service publication may be reproduced in limited pedestrian crossing of the road, of effective use of resources. Plainly put, settings today. any form, mechanical or electronic, and much less chance of accidents. she’s smart, respectful and to top it all Please vote for Peggy on May 19! without written permission of the The Fiord Trail project is a great one! off, one of the nicest people we know. Sincerely, publisher. Advertisements designed But we also have to address the sheer We are confident that Peggy will be Kathy Curto by The Paper are copyrighted and numbers of people coming here, and an outstanding addition to the Haldane Cold Spring may not be reproduced in whole or in part without permission. School Board Candidates — Election May 19

Bill to End Workplace Sexual Sarah Carnevale Harassment Passes Haldane trustee candidate s a member of our community since 2002, Will extend protections to smaller settings I’d like to ask for your vote in the upcoming ssemblywoman Sandy Galef hailed the successful Aschool board election. As a board member, I Apassage of her legislation today in the Assembly would bring 15 years of experience as a high school (A.5360/S.2), which is crucial for ending sexual math teacher and a passion for education to bear on harassment in smaller businesses and work what is the one of the most important functions of our environments. community. At present, individuals working for an employer or I have taught in New York City and the Middle East, company with fewer than four employees cannot file as well as in Putnam, Rockland and Westchester a sexual harassment complaint to the state. Under counties. I’ve also had the opportunity to train, evalu- current state law, the definition of “employer” does not ate and mentor new teachers in both public schools include any businesses with fewer than four persons and the graduate program at Pace University. As the in their employ. Now that A.5360 is set to become mother of two young boys, I’m committed to ensuring law in New York, the term “employer” will be revised that they receive a world-class public school education to refer to any employer within the state regardless of right here at Haldane. the number of individuals working there. This will not change the existing law for companies with more than My service in many different schools — from ones in four employees. inner-city Brooklyn to a private school in Amman, Jor- dan — taught me that even though the backgrounds “Currently, more than 60 percent of private employers and socioeconomic situations of students varies widely, in New York have fewer than four employees. a good education has the same fundamental features These workers do not have the right to file a sexual everywhere. Good schools are safe environments where harassment complaint,” said Galef. “Unfortunately, Sarah Carnevale Photo provided this disproportionately affects women workers. I hope the staff is competent and caring, and the administra- that women in the workforce can now feel safer and tion makes the right decisions for its students despite adapt to the changes as a matter of survival. Why are protected against any form of sexual harassment, no constant pressures from external sources. They are these changes in their best interests? If we can’t explain matter how small their business is where they work.” places where students are engaged by material that re- this, we have to pause and reconsider our motives. lates to their lives. The state Senate passed their version of this bill earlier The Haldane School District also has some unique We need to deal with issues like testing and the Com- this legislative session, carried by Sen. David Valesky. challenges to confront. Drug use among our students It is anticipated that the governor will sign this bill as it mon Core that every school system has to deal with. needs to be addressed not only by the community, but was part of his Women’s Equality Agenda package. The Parents and students alike need to understand why by our school system as well. Ensuring we have enough bill shall take effect 90 days after being signed. they are being tested and why the curriculum is being resources to make a small school system capable of changed (it seems like) every few years, and not just graduating students prepared for (To next page) www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper May 8, 2015 5

School Board Candidates — Election May 19 (from previous page) Garrison School Honor The studies address a range of Peggy Clements topics, for example: What kinds Roll for Third Quarter, Haldane trustee candidate of assessments provide teach- 2014–15 ers with useful information? Principal’s List he community is lucky to have so Is online learning a good way many thoughtful, generous and to expand rural students’ ac- Eighth Grade — Robin Ben Adi, Tdedicated people running for the cess to advanced math cours- Katelyn Pidala, Henry Weed three board of education trustee posi- es? What are effective ways to Seventh Grade — Gaetano Cervone, tions. Each of us has lived here for at least teach young children math? My Madison Clark, McKenzie Clark, a decade, has been a parent or student work requires that I know a lot Henry Heckert, Solana McKee, Conor in the district and has many of the skills about the types of academic McMahon, Emerson Smith, Isaac necessary to be an effective board mem- and social experiences children Walker, Rexford Young ber. We all value the schools and want to need to succeed. I pay close at- Sixth Grade: Fallon Barry, Ava work hard to help make them the best tention to education policy and DuBois, Sophie Stark, Benjamin Strol, they can be. I’d like to take this opportu- program developments, as well Luke Wimer nity to describe the knowledge and skills as the controversies that sur- High Honor Roll that I’d bring to the position. round them. Eighth Grade — Devin Heanue, I’ve worked as a researcher focusing My husband and I have vol- Benjamin McGowan, Estella Struck on children’s development and educa- unteered at Haldane in many tion for over 25 years. One of my first ways over the years. This year Seventh Grade — Lukas DeRoche, jobs after graduating from college in I served on a subcommittee Valerie Mancuso, Hayden Mayer, Aurora McKee, Benjamin McPherson, the 1980s was as a research assistant at with Haldane staff, adminis- Connor O’Reilly, Anna Rowe, Nazir Peggy Clements Photo provided Bank Street College of Education. While trators and other parents as Sharifi there, I worked on some of earliest stud- part of the district’s strategic ies looking at classroom computer use. planning initiative. It was ex- make smart investments. Under the best Sixth Grade — Rachel Iavicoli, Kyle Within a couple of years I knew that I citing to see how invested we all are in of circumstances this is hard work. The Mayo, Elizabeth Nelson, John Vogel wanted to continue working as a re- supporting the district as it strives to current contentious education climate Honor Roll makes it more difficult. I believe my skills searcher and went to graduate school at provide the best possible education, one Eighth Grade — Sydney Cottrell, Jack New York University where I earned a that addresses all aspects of children’s and knowledge would make me a valu- Kelly, Hanna Scali Ph.D. in psychology. well-being. able and effective board trustee as the — Peter I’m currently a senior research scientist Recent Haldane boards of education district works to continue improving. Seventh Grade Angelopoulos, Anna Brief, Jill Cox, I love my work and am devoted to at Education Development Center. Every have done a great job under difficult cir- Denis Driscoll, Benjamin Higbee, day I work with diverse groups of edu- cumstances. They have worked hard for working with others to improve public Megan Horan, Remy Mancuso, Ava cators, policy makers and researchers to the community and our children by hir- education for children around the coun- Rouxel, William Stark identify problems in education, propose ing excellent administrators, negotiat- try. I’d be honored to have the opportu- Sixth Grade — Amy Albertson, solutions and investigate whether those ing difficult financial circumstances and nity to use what I know to support my Autumn Hartman, Sasha Levy, Ariana solutions are likely to benefit children. identifying places where the district can community’s schools. Shahbodaghi, Zachary Shannon Charles Hustis Haldane trustee candidate ting ready for the challenges of the real oin and other drug use and that is world, which at times looks real ugly. very sad to see. We as an entire dis- am announcing my candidacy for the Infrastructure upgrades are going to trict have a challenge on our hands Haldane Board of Education because have to be investigated and research to deal with this very serious issue II feel there is a need for a new set of into possible and available grants to help and be there to support all children eyes and a fresh perspective to help serve costs for these necessary infrastructure and provide positivity. the entire district. My time on the Vil- upgrades. The Board of Education has Finances, specifically how to lage of Cold Spring Board of Trustees a responsibility to the taxpayers of the best spend tax dollars from hard- (2010–2014) gave me the opportunity to district that all generated tax dollars working people is a challenge to see firsthand how the different levels of that come via the property tax calcula- any board of education. Tough government operate, as well as how dif- tions are used in a way that maintains business decisions are going to ferent state agencies operate with our efficiency throughout the district, as well have to be made down the road in hardworking tax dollars. Along with that as dealing with possible issues that arise. order to see that the entire district service, I have had the opportunity to Going through the district and talking to is providing the best education for work in the district as a paid substitute parents and others, the issue of drug and al- those children who are working to teacher, which has been a wonderful ex- cohol use is a growing concern. There have become better citizens and have a perience to see how the future genera- been too many good, decent children who chance to make a decent living in tion of thinkers are developing and get- have unfortunately passed away due to her- a tough business market. Haldane does a very good job giving their Sarah Carnevale (from previous page) students a broad exposure to dif- ferent areas of interest. Charles Hustis Photo by Michael Turton successful college study and the current education and administration. I am an I welcome the opportunity to workplace is another challenge. involved member of the community and serve you, the people of the Hal- as well as casting support for the budget I am prepared to meet all of these keep my finger on the pulse of the issues dane Central School District, and I ask challenges, from the broad to the small. I facing Haldane. I look forward to serv- proposal brought before you on the bal- for your support on May 19. Please get lot. This budget was worked on for quite have a degree in mathematics from Duke ing you on its school board. out and support your choices for trustee, University and two master’s degrees in some time and it deserves support.

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Await Harassment Trial Verdict (from page 1) Obituary her as she returned to her car and that she felt threatened. When he asked if he had physically threatened or cursed at her she re- Hiroko Merante plied, “No.” Patterson twice asked Costello to dismiss the case for lack of evi- (1934–2015) dence, but his motions were denied. iroko Merante, of Cold Spring, Marie Early, now a trustee on the Cold Spring Village Board, testi- Hpassed away at home on May fied for the defense. She was working as a voting machine inspector 4, 2015. Born in Tokyo, Japan, on at the polling station that Election Day. She said she did not witness August 31, 1934, she came to the a conversation between Weissbrod and Bridget Villetto inside the United States in 1970 after meet- firehouse and that she had heard no yelling. She also testified that ing and marrying her husband, when she exited the firehouse onto Church Street to have a cigarette Anthony Merante, while he was sta- at about the time Weissbrod left the building, she saw no interaction tioned in Japan with the U.S. Navy. She was the daughter of Kinichi between him and the Villettos. and Kuni Kikuchi. She became an Weissbrod took the stand in his own defense. He said that he did American citizen in July 1976. have a conversation with Bridget Villetto inside the firehouse but that he did not yell at her. He said that when he asked her if she was She is survived by her husband, the person who had referred to Cold Spring residents as “stupid” in Anthony, of Cold Spring; two sons, letters to the PCNR, she did not respond. He further testified that Ryosuke and his wife Leehann (of Poughquag) and Peter and his wife when the Villettos left the firehouse, he “had no idea where they Christine (of Fishers, Indiana); her went.” Weissbrod added that when he stepped outside the firehouse, sister Kazuko and her husband he met Michael Bowman, who asked him what had just happened Kenneth Reckner, and her sister inside. Weissbrod said he explained the situation to Bowman and Masako Smith; her sister-in law, then proceeded to walk north on Church Street. Bowman, who was Laura Merante, her brothers-in-law elected as a village trustee that day, was listed as a witness for the John (Carolyn), of Cold Spring, and prosecution but did not appear in court. Bishop said that he believed William (Diane) of Bullville, New Bowman might have had difficulty getting time off work. York; and her pride and joy, her The defendant disputed Bridget Villetto’s testimony, saying that two grandsons—Aidan and Mat- he did not follow them down the sidewalk and didn’t encounter them thew Merante of Fishers, Indiana. until he approached their car, some distance down Church Street. To them she was their special “Obasan.” He said that Joan Villetto was already seated in the car and that Bridget Villetto was walking around to the driver’s side of the vehi- Hiroko Merante with son, Peter, in 1970 Hiroko was a quiet woman of many talents. The entire Nelsonville cle. Weissbrod said that he did engage in another conversation with Photo provided Bridget Villetto, asking her if she had ever run a police roadblock, to which he said neighborhood admired and benefit- she responded, “No.” ted from her gardening skills. She Costello ordered Weissbrod to be in court on Wednesday, May 13, at 1 p.m., at which was a talented seamstress and a cook of both American and Japanese cuisine. She was a devout Buddhist and practiced until illness overtook her. She greatly time he will render his verdict. enjoyed cheering her sons play on Haldane’s teams. A new love entered later in her life, her Cho Cho (a papillon whose name means “butterfly” in Japanese). The family especially wants to acknowledge the immeasurable support and love (from page 1) The End of the Road given by Hiroko’s caregivers: Katty Agudo and her family (especially Kayle), Pam trash and taking part in such civic proj- take the lead?” Jones, Lynda Ann Ewen, and the amazing aides and nurses from the Visiting ects as the restoration of the fire tower. One thing’s for sure: It won’t be the Nurses’ Service and Hospice. With the cities of Beacon and Fishkill as Parks Department. As Randy Simmons, A memorial service for Hiroko will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at St. well as the NYS Parks Department plan- public information officer for the Parks Mary’s Episcopal Church in Cold Spring, with reception to follow. Call Clinton Fu- ning on stepping up enforcement of the law Department told The Paper, the law is neral Home for details at 845-265-3333. this year due to increased vehicular traffic, inflexible. many hoped that some sort of compromise “Illegal ATV use has a negative impact considerations had passed. certain double-track trails, which are could be reached to allow exceptions for on trails in the parks, and Park Police “The designation of ATV trails were currently wide enough to allow passage those who use the trails responsibly. actively enforce regulations that prohibit not included in the 2010 master plan of off-road vehicles, grow back in to a “We can’t alienate the Jeep clubs until their use,” he said. Although some New for Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands reduced width of 18 to 30 inches across, we need their help,” noted Antony Tseng, York State parks offer limited access to State Park, which was adopted following rendering them impassable for drivers. who has worked with the clubs as a mem- off-road vehicles, such as some of the sea- ample opportunities from the public to With increased enforcement on the ho- ber of both the Beacon Volunteer Ambu- side parks on Long Island, Simmons said participate in shaping the plan,” he said. rizon, it’s unclear who will step up to be lance Corp and the group that restored the two situations are not comparable. Simmons declined to answer if the mas- an advocate for responsible, legal multi- the fire tower. “There’s got to be a middle “We issue permits to four-wheel-drive ter plan was due to be revised any time use of the trails that have been driven by ground in there somewhere for everyone passenger vehicles to allow people to ac- soon, or if there would be a similar fo- Beaconites since the casino, incline rail- to get along and know the rules.” Rocco cess beach areas for fishing and other rum in the future. road and ski resort — all long since gone hoped that some sort of program could recreational activities. Permit holders In fact, the adopted master plan calls — established Mount Beacon as the crown be put into place in which a limited num- are traveling relatively short distances at for increased policing of the trails in or- jewel of the Hudson Highlands. Also un- ber of off-roaders could be given legal ac- very slow speeds, and then park their ve- der to specifically forbid the use of such clear is if they would even be listened to. cess to the trails via some sort of permit hicles at surf fishing locations.” vehicles. “Although these vehicles are not “I’ve tried to create a ‘Friends of Mount system, although he noted that the sys- When asked if the Parks Department allowed in state parks, there is evidence Beacon Group,’ but every time I do, all tem would be difficult to enforce. would consider either constructing new of damage to natural systems that shows the overlapping groups like the New “Who’s going to take the time to run off-road trails somewhere in either the their use both on and off existing trail York–New Jersey Trail Conference, Sce- an organization like that, to oversee that, Hudson Highlands or Fahnestock State networks,” it states. “Increased enforce- nic Hudson and the Hudson Highlands to enforce that?” he asked. “Scenic Hud- Parks, or officially designating certain ment will prevent further damage to Land Trust say, ‘Don’t worry. We’ve got it son? The Dutchess County sheriff? State current trails as multiuse trails, Sim- natural communities and allow them to under control,’” said Rocco. police? Forest rangers? Who’s going to mons said that the opportunity for such recover.” The plan also advocates letting “To be honest, I don’t think they do.”

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anitoga is now in the second year of its resident artist program. Be- Mgun in 2014 with visual and aural artist Melissa McGill and composer Ben Neill, invited artists experience industri- al designer Russel Wright’s landscape, home and studio for an extended period of time and channel it into their own creative response. This year’s resident artist, Stephen Talasnik, is a sculptor who specializes in site-specific installa- tions in nature — this one aquatic, tak- MAYfest organizer Melia Marzollo, demonstrating a paddleboard yoga pose Photo by Caroline Kaye ing place in the large quarry pond above which Manitoga’s buildings are situated. Built at Newburgh’s Atlas Industries (where each piece is designed to fit MAYfest Brings Blend of Music, Art and through the doors, stairwells and elevators at the building), and assem- bled on-site at Manitoga, the work was Yoga to Cold Spring installed in April. Talasnik’s structures, this one titled Sanctuary, are not thwarted or impeded by weather and Memorial Day weekend other environmental conditions; instead festival debuts at Surprise they are purposefully intended to evolve because of these very things. Lake Camp Talasnik explained: “The piece is at By Alison Rooney its most vibrant when it is made, but once left to the elements, it lasts as long ometimes, ideas take shape from as it lasts. The piece is vulnerable to the proximity. David Marzollo spends same elements that are in a constant Sa great deal of time with a yoga state of change themselves, nature. It is studio owner. Melia Marzollo spends created, lives, and dies. There is a life that same time with a music festival span … [Sanctuary] is organized, organizer. As a married couple whose engineered, and built for the moment. It entrepreneurial flair has been directed Sadie Nardini, left, and yoga teacher Justin Wolfer, is here for a short time, a temporary into different fields, the two realized from Saratoga’s Rise Yogo, above, will instruct at aesthetic, much like the seasons … I that these fields could be complemen- MAYfest. Images courtesy of Melia Marzollo think that the spirit of Wright and of tary. As an experiment, last year Melia, the natural environment is far more who owns and runs Cold Spring’s Sky- There, a crowd of what the Marzol- four classes per day. Shuttles will bring meaningful when we cherish the baby Yoga and Pilates, started and ran a los are hoping will be 300 to 500 attendees from the train station up to opportunity to examine the moment.” “wellness village” at Dave’s Catskill Chill — they’re fully aware that this is a the camp, and accommodation options, Talasnik believes “the responsibility music festival. To her surprise, over 200 first-year endeavor with all the uncer- for those who (Continued on page 11) of the artist is to (Continued on page 11) people made use of the facility, located tainty that goes along with it — smack in the middle of festival, dem- can partake of a huge lineup in onstrating the need, she said, “to quiet all three areas. According to down amidst it all. We offered massage advance material, “Festivalgoers therapy, sound healing, aromatherapy, will immerse themselves into a teahouse, a place to buy produce, their yoga practice, their love for somewhere to lie down, meditate. It was music and their desire to explore never empty and it created a different their creative side. Attendees can vibe for the festival.” spend the entire weekend at the Dave said: “When we saw so many serene lakeside setting, visit for sign up, over two separate days, we the day, or just come at night for realized how big this could be … People the music.” think music-lovers are one group of Melia said, “It’s a homegrown people and yoga-lovers are another, but festival where people get to go we’ve found they’re often the same back to camp.” people.” Taking measure of this success, What they’ve devised will take and each having helped the other in their place over the course of Friday respective businesses, they decided to night and all day Saturday and combine forces and create a blend of the Sunday. Patrons, whom they two. The result is a very ambitious, envision will come from far and two-day, three-night event called MAY- wide, a mix of overnighters, fest, the MAY an acronym for “music, art day-trippers and locals, will be and yoga.” It will take place over the able to fine-tune their selections Memorial Day weekend, May 22 to 24, at by interests and how long they Components of Sanctuary at Manitoga’s Quarry Pool: Orbit, left, Nimbus and Planets Cold Spring’s Surprise Lake Camp. are staying, and can choose up to Photo by Don Pollard 8 May 8, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Tools, Toys and Tales of the Native Peoples Wanderings and Wonderings: Jonathan 10 a.m. Denning’s Point VanDyke 199 Dennings Ave., Beacon 2 p.m. Storm King Art Center The Calendar 845-765-2721 | bire.org 1 Museum Road, New Windsor For more details and ongoing events, visit philipstown.info. Cruise Tour of Bannerman Island 845-534-3115 | stormking.org Send event listings to [email protected]. 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Beacon dock Riverside Art Auction Moonraker 800-979-3370 | zerve.com/bannerman 3:30 p.m. Viewing | 5 p.m. Auction Friday, May 8 9 p.m. Quinn’s | 330 Main St., Beacon Hudson Valley Fair 6:30 p.m. French grill picnic 845-831-8065 | quinnsbeacon.com Noon - 11 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium Garrison Art Center | See details under Friday. Kids & Community Midnight Slim See details under Friday. Second Saturday Openings Hudson Valley Fair 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | 246 Main St., Beacon Mother’s Day Craft Party Hudson Beach Glass 5 - 11 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com 3 p.m. Butterfield Library 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Rina Young Jewelry 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 6:30 p.m. Artist Talk With Peter Gourfain hudsonvalleyfair.com Meetings & Lectures 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 162 Main St., Beacon Frog Walk The Language of Landscape Member Opening Celebration 845-440-0068 | hudsonbeachglass.com 7:30 p.m. Outdoor Discovery Center 6 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D, Cold Spring 5 - 7 p.m. Manitoga Rafael Quirindongo: Scenes of the Valley 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org 584 Route 9D, Garrison 5 - 7 p.m. Howland Public Library 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org 845-424-3812 | visitmanitoga.org 313 Main St., Beacon West Point Foundry Exhibit (Member Preview) Sports Saturday, May 9 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 5 - 7 p.m. Putnam History Museum Second Saturday in Beacon Zukies! Haldane vs. Webutuck (Baseball) 63 Chestnut St., Cold Spring Alison Perez: 6 - 9 p.m. Dream in Plastic | 177 Main St., Beacon 7 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium Kids & Community 845-265-4010 | putnamhistorymuseum.org 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls 845-632-3383 | dreaminplastic.com Middle School Teen Night (grades 6–8) 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 7 - 10 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center bau Gallery 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Boscobel 6 - 9 p.m. Charlotte Schultz 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Art & Design 1601 Route 9D, Garrison | csfarmmarket.org 6 - 9 p.m. Julie Jacobs (Photography) 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Barbara Korman (Opening) Philipstown Garden Club Plant Sale 506 Main St., Beacon 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Garrison Art Center 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. North Highlands Fire Department 2015 Riverkeeper Sweep 845-440-7584 | baugallery.com 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring Register at riverkeeper.org Group Show: Spectre of Atma 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org philipstowngardenclub.org Constitution Island 6 - 9 p.m. Clutter Gallery | 163 Main St., Beacon Common Ground Farm Seedling Sale Asian-American Artists of the Hudson Valley 9 a.m. Metro-North, Cold Spring 212-255-2505 | shop.cluttermagazine.com (Opening) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tito Santana Taqueria Denning’s Point Group Show: Persistent Song 7 - 9 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 142 Main St., Beacon 9 a.m. Trailhead, Beacon 6 - 8 p.m. Theo Ganz Gallery 477 Main St., Beacon 845-231-4424 | commongroundfarm.org 149 Main St., Beacon Foundry Dock Park 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Contemplative Hike (ages 6–12) 917-318-2239 | theoganzstudio.com 9 a.m. Cold Spring 10 a.m. Beacon Hebrew Alliance Catalyst Gallery Film & Theater Garrison’s Landing 331 Verplanck Ave., Beacon 6 - 9 p.m. Scott Lerman: First Sight On Golden Pond 9 a.m. Garrison 845-831-2012 | beaconhebrewalliance.org 6 - 9 p.m. Susan Keiser: A River Made of Time 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Little Stony Point Park Introduction to Babysitting (grades 6–12) and Memory | 137 Main St., Beacon 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 9 a.m. 3011 Route 9D, Cold Spring 10 a.m. Butterfield Library 845-204-3844 | catalystgallery.com 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Manitou Sharon Butler: New Social Situations 9 a.m. Manitou Station, Garrison Music 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 6 - 9 p.m. Matteawan Gallery The Stars Come Out (ages 4+) Beacon Waterfront Marc Black / Earthtones / Goldee Greene 454 Main St., Beacon 10 & 11 a.m. & Noon. Boscobel 10 a.m. Beacon Sloop Club 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 845-440-7901 | matteawan.com 1601 Route 9D, Cold Spring 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon 379 Main St., Beacon 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org Dockside Park Film & Theater 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com 10 a.m. 34 West St., Cold Spring Halfway to Halloween Film Festival Lower Wappinger Creek 4 p.m. Little Shop of Horrors (1960) 11 a.m. Boat Launch 5:30 p.m. House on Haunted Hill (1959) 117 Market St., Wappingers Falls 7 p.m. Triple Feature: The Lady Vanishes (1938) | Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) | Night of the Living Health & Fitness Dead (1968) | The Beacon Theatre Aqua Zumba 445 Main St., Beacon 8:30 a.m. Beacon High School 845-453-2978 | thebeacontheatre.org 10 Education Drive, Beacon Cine Beacon Inaugural Screening 914-475-0493 | cityofbeacon.org 7:30 p.m. CineHub Bereavement Support Group 20 W. Main St., Beacon | cinebeacon.com 11 a.m. Our Lady of Loretto On Golden Pond 24 Fair St., Cold Spring 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com See details under Friday. Sports Music Haldane vs. Putnam Valley (Lacrosse) Tall County 11 a.m. Haldane High School 7 p.m. The Pantry | 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 845-265-2840 | thepantrycs.com 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org Saturday Night Swing Dance Art & Design 7 p.m. Lesson | 8 p.m. Dance Embark, 925 South St., Peekskill The Art Spirit: Yoga and Life Drawing 917-671-7772 | facebook.com/embarkpeekskill Noon - 4 p.m. Living Yoga Studios Latin Music Night 3182 Route 9, Cold Spring 8 p.m. Virgo’s Sip N Soul Café 845-809-5900 | livingyogastudios.com 469 Fishkill Ave., Beacon 2nd Annual Jewelry Trunk Show 845-831-1543 | virgossipnsoul.com 1 - 6 p.m. Flat Iron Gallery Rio de Samba 105 S. Division St., Peekskill 8 p.m. Chill Wine Bar 914-734-1894 | flatirongallerypeekskill.com 173 Main St, Beacon Monica Amor Speaks on Fred Sandback 845-765-0885 | facebook.com/chillwinebar 2 p.m. Dia:Beacon Soldier/Kane 3 Beekman St., Beacon 9 p.m. Quinn’s | 330 Main St., Beacon 845-440-0100 | diabeacon.org 845-831-8065 | quinnsbeacon.com

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Luther ‘Guitar Jr.’ Johnson & The Magic Rockers Music Kids’ Craft Hour Board of Trustees 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 7:30 p.m. Village Hall American String Quartet: Mother’s Day Concert Details under Friday | Rescheduled from Feb. 21 85 Main St., Cold Spring 3 p.m. St. George’s Church 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Backbeat With Rudy 105 Grand St., Newburgh 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main 845-534-2864 | newburghchambermusic.org All-American Eats (grades K–6) (First Session) Conservation Board See details under Friday. 4 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Larry Moses & The Latin Jazz Explosion 238 Main St., Cold Spring 4 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe See details under Monday. Meetings & Lectures 845-265-3329 | philipstown.com See details under Friday. Boater Safety Class Health & Fitness 8 a.m. Bureau of Emergency Service Building Meetings & Lectures Caregiver Support Group for Grandparents, Wednesday, May 13 110 Old Route 6, Carmel Teen Geek Computer Help Aunts & Uncles Email [email protected] Noon - 4 p.m. Howland Public Library 6:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Kids & Community Service Academy Informational Workshop 472 Route 403, Garrison 313 Main St., Beacon Farm Skill Workshop: Pasture Management 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Newburgh Free Academy 908-230-8131 | pampetkanas.com 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 9 a.m. Glynwood Farm 201 Fullterton Ave., Newburgh Art & Design 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring 845-561-1259 | seanmaloney.house.gov Monday, May 11 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org Library Board Meeting Boscobel Open for Artists Storytelling With Jonathan Kruk Noon. Desmond-Fish Library 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1601 Route 9D, Cold Spring Kids & Community 10 a.m. The Pantry 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org Philipstown Adventures (grades K–6) 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org No public admission. (First Session) 845-265-2840 | thepantrycs.com Psychic Fair 4 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Film & Theater Desmond-Fish Library Noon - 5 p.m. Chill Wine Bar 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison National Theater: A View From the Bridge 10:15 a.m. Music & Motion for Toddlers 173 Main St, Beacon 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 1:30 p.m. Downing Film Center 1:30 p.m. Preschool Story Hour 845-765-2410 | notions-n-potions.com See details under Monday. See details under Tuesday. Health & Fitness My Own Man (Documentary, 2014) With Q&A Senior Luncheon Sunday, May 10 Yamuna Body Rolling (First Session) 7:30 p.m. Beahive Beacon Noon. Philipstown Community Center 10:15 a.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Mother’s Day 291 Main St., Beacon | beaconfilmsociety.org 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Kids & Community 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Music Toddler Tales (ages 2–3) Old-Timey Southern Fiddle Jam Beacon Flea Market 3 p.m. Howland Public Library Sports 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 6 Henry St., Beacon See details under Tuesday. Haldane vs. Brewster (Baseball) 477 Main St., Beacon 845-202-0094 | beaconflea.blogspot.com Knockaround Soccer (grades K–6) 4:30 p.m. Haldane High School 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Stonecrop Gardens See details under Saturday. (First Session) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Garden Conservancy Open Day Meetings & Lectures 4 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Noon - 4 p.m. Tea in the Garden See details under Monday. Film & Theater Educational Opportunities for Immigrant 81 Stonecrop Lane, Cold Spring National Theater: A View From the Bridge Students and Parents Guided Tour: Woodland Garden 845-265-2000 | stonecrop.org 7 p.m. Downing Film Center 6:30 p.m. Beacon High School 5:30 p.m. Stonecrop Gardens Mother’s Day Nature Hike 19 Front St., Newburgh 101 Matteawan Ave., Beacon See details under Sunday. 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center 845-561-3686 | downingfilmcenter.com 845-838-6900 | beaconcityK12.org 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall Health & Fitness PTA Parent Support Group 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org Music Free Level 2 Yoga Class 7 p.m. Cold Spring Methodist Church 6:30 p.m. Living Yoga Studios Beacon Farmers Market Ray Blue Trio (Jazz) 216 Main St., Cold Spring 3182 Route 9, Cold Spring 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center 8 p.m. Quinn’s 845-424-6130 | facebook.com/PTALearnDiff Long Dock Drive, Beacon See details under Friday. 845-809-5900 | livingyogastudios.com 845-234-9325 | beaconfarmersmarket.org Visit www.philipstown.info for news Meetings & Lectures (To page 10) Cruise Tour of Bannerman Island updates and latest information. 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Beacon dock Estate Planning and Elder Law 800-979-3370 | zerve.com/bannerman 11 a.m. All Sport Health & Fitness 17 Old Main St., Fishkill West Point Foundry Exhibit (Opens) 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Putnam History Museum See details under Saturday. Zoning Board of Appeals 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Hudson Valley Fair 238 Main St., Cold Spring Noon - 10 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium 845-265-3329 | philipstown.com 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls hudsonvalleyfair.com Hudson Valley Children and Families: Explore Storm King Wall Tuesday, May 12 1 p.m. Storm King Art Center Leaf and Yard Debris Curbside for Wed. Food + Farm Day at Glynwood 1 Museum Road, New Windsor Pickup (Cold Spring) 845-534-3115 | stormking.org Saturday, May 16th, 11am-3pm Kids & Community Film & Theater Howland Public Library Meet your farmers. Taste distinctive foods. Get your La Traviata (Opera on Film) 10 a.m. Knitting Club hands dirty. Take a tour. Entertain the kids. Watch our annual 2 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me (ages 0–2) sheep shearing. Hear good music. Enjoy a farm fresh lunch. 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 1:30 p.m. Book Club: Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand And so much more! 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com 4 p.m. Crazy 8s Math Club (grades 3–4) On Golden Pond 313 Main St., Beacon $10 per adult | $5 per child (5-12) 4 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Children 4 and under free See details under Friday. Space will be limited, so be sure to get your tickets soon!

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Bannerman Island Tour & Summit Hike (from page 9) Music The Calendar 6 p.m. Newburgh dock Support Groups High School Spring Concert 800-979-3370 | zerve.com/bannerman Sports For a full list of area support 7 p.m. Haldane High School Cheese 101: American Artisanal Haldane vs. Arlington (Baseball) groups, visit: 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 7 p.m. Beacon Pantry 4:30 p.m. Haldane High School 845-265-9254 | haldanepta.org philipstown.info/sg 382 Main St., Beacon See details under Saturday. The Rhythm Future Quartet / Sara Labriola 845-440-8923 | beaconpantry.com 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe Music See details under Friday. Health & Fitness Andy Stack (Hammond Organ Jazz) Thursday, May 14 Navigating Health Care Options 8 p.m. Quinn’s | See details under Friday. Meetings & Lectures 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Howland Public Library Kids & Community Stephan Bodian: Dancing on the Razor’s 313 Main St., Beacon | 800-453-4666 Meetings & Lectures Edge (Opens) Butterfield Library misn-ny.org | Appointment required. Career Assistance Sessions 10:30 a.m. Bouncing Babies 3 p.m. Garrison Institute Heal Thyself: Fostering Resilience Among 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Howland Public Library 12:30 p.m. Little Bookworms (ages 2.5–5) 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison Health Care Practitioners (Opens) 313 Main St., Beacon See details under Tuesday. 845-424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org 845-249-4642 | dutchessonestop.org 3 p.m. Garrison Institute | 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison Howland Public Library Haldane PTA Appointment required. 845-424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org 10 a.m. Brain Games for Seniors 3:30 p.m. Haldane Maker Space Justice Court 10:30 a.m. Pre-K Story Time (ages 3–5) 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring Art & Design 1 p.m. Village Hall 845-265-9254 | haldanepta.org 3:30 p.m. Lego Club (ages 4+) Beacon 3D Sculpture Exhibit Opens 85 Main St., Cold Spring See details under Tuesday. Haldane District Voter Registration Main Street, Beacon | beacon3d.org 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov New Moms & Infants Group 4 - 8 p.m. Middle School (lobby) Dutchess County Chamber Mixer 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring Film & Theater 5 - 7 p.m. The Roundhouse | 2 E. Main St., Beacon 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org On Golden Pond 845-454-1700 | dcrcoc.org Email [email protected] Beacon Area Jobs Meeting 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Love and Lust in Islam Glynwood Farm 6 - 8 p.m. Howland Public Library See details under May 8. 6 p.m. Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art 313 Main St., Beacon 3 - 6 p.m. Meat & Vegetable Store Open Music 1701 Main St., Peekskill 3:30 - 5 p.m. Family Farm Tour 845-831-1134 | cvhaction.org 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring Meet the School Board Candidates Open-Mic Night Tioronda Garden Club 845-265-3338 | store.glynwood.org 7 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D, 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 477 Main St., Beacon | 845-831-4988 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Children Read to Dogs Garrison | 845-424-3689 | gufspta.org howlandculturalcenter.org | 7:30 p.m. Sign-up 477 Main St., Beacon 3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library North Highlands Fire District Meeting 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org See details under Tuesday. 7 p.m. 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring Jane Monheit: The Jazz of Judy Garland 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe Friends of the Butterfield Library Fun With Fabric (grades K–6) (First Session) 845-265-7285 | nhfd21.org See details under May 8. 7 p.m. Butterfield Library 4 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Code Update Committee 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring See details under Monday. 7 p.m. Village Hall Meetings & Lectures 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 85 Main St., Cold Spring Sunset on the Hudson Cocktail Party DharmaPunx (Opens) Meet the School Board Candidates 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 6:30 p.m. Xaviers on the Hudson 3 p.m. Garrison Institute 7 p.m. Haldane School (Auditorium) 71 Water Grant St., Yonkers History of the NY Aqueduct System 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 7 p.m. Beacon Sloop Club To benefit Franciscan Friars of the Atonement 845-424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org 845-265-9254 | haldanepta.org 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon Historic District Review Board Sports 845-463-4660 | beaconsloopclub.org 8 p.m. Village Hall Haldane vs. Putnam Valley (Softball) Ongoing 85 Main St., Cold Spring 4:30 p.m. Haldane High School Friday, May 15 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov See details under Saturday. Art & Design Kids & Community Visit philipstown.info/galleries Gaming Club Religious Services 3 - 5 p.m. Howland Public Library Visit philipstown.info/services See details under Tuesday. Hudson Valley Fair Meetings & Lectures 5 - 11 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium Support Groups See details under May 8. Visit philipstown.info/sg

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MAYfest Brings Blend of Music, Art and Yoga to Cold Spring (from page 7) need it, include on-site cabin rentals, classes, which include origami, block outdoor activities and simply hang out bunkhouses or tent spots. For those who printing, book making and landscape at the canteens and listen to music or like things less rustic, there will also be painting. All yoga and art classes will be watch films at night. hotel shuttle runs to Fishkill. Although held outdoors when possible, but with “This represents the two of us — our the festival ends on Sunday, people can alternate, indoor locations should first complete collaboration” Melia said. stay overnight and depart Monday Mother Nature not cooperate. “Dave’s music-land and I’m yoga-land; morning. There are a variety of meal Physical activities are by no means there’s a yin and a yang. We wanted to plans available, in addition to indepen- limited to yoga. Taking advantage of create something new and bring it home dent food vendors for more on-the-fly Surprise Lake Camp’s location and to where we live.” eating. There will also be craft, clothing amenities, there will be guided hikes With his background organizing the Nahko from Nahko and Medicine for and jewelry vendors. A Skybaby Healing and foraging excursions, canoeing, Catskill Chill Festival, which attracts the People, one of MAYfest’s headline Tent will offer tarot readings, polarity “beach” parties, open basketball courts, over 5,000 people to a three-day event bands Image courtesy of Melia Marzollo demonstrations and advice sessions on as well as standup paddleboard yoga, each September, David handled the how to use medicinals and other qigong and outdoor meditation. with programming for both age groups music bookings, while Melia lined up ayurvedic remedies. “We’re offering activities which teachers, some brought in from connect- taking place at the “kids’ canteen,” Buying a ticket (online, through the celebrate being alive … At some yoga ing with other regional studios, the idea which has a collection of table and festival’s site) automatically creates a festivals it’s just yoga. Here you can be being to “deepen the web, not to be com- board games, sports, arts and crafts, “schedule builder” on which to make someone who doesn’t like one particular petitive,” she explained. storytelling and an evening slumber selections. The purchase provides access element and that’s fine; there’s always The Marzollos are excited about party where kids are cared for by to all of the music. There is a selection something else you can do at that time,” MAYfest and are certain the community of passes: full weekend, one-day, Melia noted. “nannies” while their parents go and will embrace it as well. “What we’re one-class, etc. The yoga classes will be Music will be varied, with a 16-band listen to music. Children under 12 can’t offering, in terms of cost, is hopefully taught by both world-renowned and lineup and each band bringing, accord- come without parents, and all children affordable for your family,” Melia said. local instructors, according to Melia, ing to Dave, “something unique and will be signed in and given an ID For full information on packages, offered sunrise to sunset in multiple pertinent.” There’ll be some rock ’n’ roll, bracelet. There will be some classes costs and the complete schedule of locations. There will also be a workshop bluegrass and world music, along with geared to teenagers, and they are also workshops, teachers and musical acts, on photographing yoga. Garrison Art yogi DJs. welcome to attend any of the adult visit mayfestny.com or MAYfestny on Center will provide all of the many art Children and teenagers are welcome, classes as well as partake of all the Facebook.

Aquatic Installation Floats in Manitoga’s Quarry Pond (from page 7) take nature and drag it through Allison Cross, Manitoga’s execu- their own personal experience with tive director, said of Talasnik’s work, the objective of creating a new “Similar to Wright’s intervention at nature — an organic, near seamless Manitoga, Talasnik’s work occupies synthesis of nature and personal the intersection of art, innovation, knowledge.” As with much of his science and nature and enters into a work, this sculpture is made (all by profound dialogue with place. Of the hand, with no computer modeling) moment, it is variable and temporal, of woven-reed structures, held responding to the seasons and to together by repurposed stainless- changes in the environment.” steel fasteners. His work in these Special artist-led tours of Sanctu- materials, often bamboo, can be ary with Talasnik are scheduled for connected with his past. May 30 and Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. His biography at stephentalas- Registration for these and other nik.com describes him as growing Manitoga events is available through up in a Philadelphia neighbor- brownpapertickets.com. There will be hood “surrounded by oil refiner- an opening celebration for Sanctuary ies, shipyards, an airport, and a for Manitoga members on May 9 cemetery. As a child, he built from 5 to 7 p.m. roller coasters out of toothpicks, Sanctuary will be on view as futuristic model cities out of Endurance, left, and Eclipse, two components of Sanctuary floating in front of Dragon Rock’s part of Manitoga’s regular house discarded radio and television ‘nose,’ a feature of Manitoga’s Quarry Pond Photo by Don Pollard and landscape tour, which is given parts, and skyscrapers out of twice a day on Fridays through household product containers.” covering three acres that survived an Talasnik, whose work is included in Mondays, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. After attending the Rhode Island School earthquake, hurricane and a winter of major international collections such as General admission is $20, seniors and of Design and the Tyler School of Art, one of the worst snowfalls in recorded the Metropolitan Museum of Art, students $15; reservations are needed. and working as exhibitions coordinator history in the Hudson Valley.” Whitney Museum, Centre Pompidou, Tour participants should wear durable at the Fleisher Art Memorial, Talasnik Asked about what would appear to British Museum and the Albertina, first walking shoes and dress for the weath- journeyed to Japan, invited there to be a quick progression in scale and the viewed Manitoga on his own as a er. Visitors meet at the guide house next establish an art and design program at complexity of his work, Talasnik said: visitor; later, inspired by what he found, to the parking lot located at 584 Route Temple University’s Tokyo campus. “There is no standardized timeline for he proposed a collaboration. He wrote, 9D, in Garrison. Teaching and traveling extensively evolution. One develops at one’s own “There is an intimacy to the choreo- The work will be on view through throughout the Far East over a period of rate of time. Sculpture came to me after graphed environment that engages the Nov. 9, 2015. Additional information years, he studied “the craft of homespun drawing for 25 years exclusively. It senses. It compels the individual to about the artist is available at stephen- engineering that utilized indigenous happens when it happens. What’s confront an immediate and intimate talasnik.com. More information on natural materials. He observed farmers important is that if and when it hap- space within a suggestively theatrical Manitoga is available at visitmanitoga. build bridges, irrigation systems, and pens, you’re ready.” natural sanctuary.” org or by phoning 845-424-3812. houses with reed, bamboo, and vine.” Not previously aware of Wright’s connection to Japan (aesthetic and philosophical, and reflected in particular in the interior design of the home and studio), Talasnik said he “became curious about our mutual interests through the 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY objects I discovered in his house and 845-561-3686 studio. After examining his collection, I www.downingfilmcenter.com realized we had intersecting passions.” Held over Thurs., May 15 Just 14 years ago, Talasnik shifted Clouds of Sils Maria (R) from working in drawing form to Starring Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart dimensional design. His first small-scale & Chloe Grace Moretz structures were akin to architectural FRI 7:45, SAT 2:00 7:45 model making. According to his SUN 5:45, TUE, WED & THU 7:30 biography, “his first major installation National Theatre Live Presents: was a commission from the Japan Society in New York City, invited as the Arthur Miller’s A View lone non-Asian participant in a survey From the Bridge (NR) of contemporary bamboo art. His first Winner of 3 Olivier Awards 2015: Best Revival, Best Director & Best Actor large-scale, outdoor commission was MON 7:30, TUE 1:30 from the Storm King Art Center, where Gen $12; Seniors $11; Members $10 he designed and built Stream, a tempo- YOUR BEST BET — buy tix ahead at box office rary, site-specific bamboo structure or at www.downingfilmcenter.com 12 May 8, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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some of the newer ones have fewer side Hudson Highlands. ed, “Currently in the U.S. the likelihood of Philipstown Garden Club effects. OSI acquired the first of the two prop- earning a bachelor’s degree depends to a Mother’s Day Plant Sale Residents who can’t make the free test- erties, 235-acre “Roaring Brook,” which large extent on a person’s family income Saturday, May 9, at North ing day on May 19 can call the health de- will provide valuable habitat for sensitive and race. This must change for our coun- Highlands Firehouse partment at 845-808-1390 for information plants and animals and further expand try to live up to its principles of social ad- about other free testing opportunities. the park’s abundant recreational offer- vancement for all. Selective colleges and elebrate Mother’s Day by buying ings. OSI will hold Roaring Brook until universities with large endowments must Cplants that can save the monarch State Parks purchases it, planning to do their part by committing significantly butterflies and bees at the Philipstown Ballet Arts Concert use a combination of funding from the more resources to need-based financial Garden Club’s Plant Sale on Saturday, Features American Music state’s Environmental Protection Fund aid. Government incentives to do so would May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Simple Gifts includes classics and and from the federal Highlands Conser- help, but we don’t need to wait for govern- Highlands Fire Department, 504 Fishkill Pete Seeger vation Act program. ment policy changes.” Road (near Route 9) in Cold Spring. The Roaring Brook property has been More information about the Cooke The monarch population has dropped allet Arts Studio announces its an acquisition priority of State Parks Prize for Equity in Educational Excellence 59 percent this year, falling to the lowest Bspring 2015 concert, “Simple Gifts: A for over a decade. The effort to protect can be found at excellencegap.org/prize. level since comparable record keeping be- Treasury of American Music,” Saturday, it began over a year ago, when the Roar- gan 20 years ago. You can help by plant- May 30, at the Bardavon Opera House ing Brook Lake Homeowners Association Beacon ing native milkweed, the only plants that in Poughkeepsie, with performances at began calling for the conservation of the host the monarch caterpillars. At the 2 and 6:30 p.m. The concert will feature threatened land. Over the past 20 years, Beacon Community sale will be two different types of native both American composers and American the property, valued at $787,500, has Blood Drive and Festival milkweed (orange and pink). musicians and vocalists who interpret been the subject of various development The bee population has also drasti- international compositions. proposals. The most recent plan, from May 17 cally declined due to colony collapse Many are familiar with the Russian the spring 2013, proposed 15 residential Save lives and enjoy food, music, disorder. There will be many native pol- and European ballet composers, as well lots along the property’s ridgeline. yoga, games and more linator plants that can help boost the bee as American classical composers such State Parks has also completed the population in addition to hosting other as Aaron Copland and Leonard Bern- purchase of 35 acres in Putnam Valley, eacon Hebrew Alliance will hold its butterflies. The sale also includes popu- stein, both of whom will be featured in protecting a ridge above Oscawana Lake Bthird annual blood drive, Units of lar member plants, annuals, herbs and the performance. Ballet Arts Studio is from the impacts of residential develop- Love: Beacon Community Blood Drive vegetables. also taking the opportunity, however, to ment. The property will allow for the and Festival, co-hosted with the City of Ten percent of all sales (minimum explore and put to dance some works by establishment of a public trailhead to fa- Beacon Fire Department, and this time $10) from Haldane and Garrison school composers such as Louis Moreau Gott- cilitate development of trails in the south- it’s going to be bigger and better than families will be donated to the respective schalk, William Grant Still, Amy Beach ernmost section of Fahnestock Park, as ever before. The drive will take place school gardens. and Steve Reich. “We are excited to be ex- designated in the park’s 2010 master Sunday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at posing our audience to some of these less plan. The acreage was identified by the the Lewis Tompkins Hose Fire House, 13 broadly recognized, but no less deserv- Hudson Highlands Land Trust as a Leg- South Ave. (at the corner of Main Street Free Hepatitis C Testing ing, American classical composers,” said acy Landscape conservation priority. The and Route 9D) in Beacon. at PCDOH on May 19 Alex Bloomstein, artistic director of Bal- land was acquired for $414,000 from the Every 2 seconds, someone is in need of a Environmental Protection Fund. Baby boomers especially at risk let Arts Studio. And no survey of Ameri- lifesaving blood donation. If just 1 percent can music would be complete without more people donated, there would never he Putnam County Department of Pete Seeger, who is not only an American Vassar Awarded Cooke be a blood shortage again. Learn more at THealth (PCDOH) is offering a full day treasure, but a Hudson Valley local hero. the Facebook page for Units of Love. of free hepatitis C testing on National Ballet Arts will be using Pete Seeger’s Prize for Supporting Low- Hepatitis Testing Day, Tuesday, May 19, rendition of the Woody Guthrie classic Income Students for all New York state baby boomers. Test- “This Land Is Your Land” to accompany RiverWinds Opens Show, ing starts at 10 a.m. and runs to 7 p.m. at the studio’s youngest modern dancers. Unrestricted funds the largest ever Raises Funds for Nepal accolade of its kind the main health department office at 1 Ge- Tickets are $15, $12 students and se- Artist reception Second Sat., May 9 neva Road in Brewster. No appointment niors and $10 for groups of 10 or more. he Jack Kent Cooke Foundation an- is necessary. The generation born from Tickets are general admission and are nounced an inaugural $1 million iverWinds Gallery at 172 Main St. in 1945 to 1965 is at particular risk, and U.S. available at Ballet Arts Studio, 845-831- T award to Vassar College for its success RBeacon presents Transformation — health officials encourage everyone in this 1870, the Bardavon Box Office, 845-473- in attracting and graduating low-income Paintings by Liliana Washburn, opening age category to take this one-time test, re- 2072 and via Ticketmaster.com. students. The Cooke Prize for Equity in on Beacon Second Saturday, May 9, with gardless of any specific risk. Educational Excellence is the largest an artist reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The While chronic hepatitis C infection goes award in the nation recognizing a college show runs through June 7. undetected, liver damage can still occur — State Parks, OSI Protect making strides in enrolling low-income On the same day, the gallery will sup- with serious long-term consequences such Land Near Fahnestock students and supporting them to suc- port Beacon Natural Market’s effort to as liver failure, cirrhosis or cancer. Baby Preserves significant land from cessful graduation. raise funds for the Nepal earthquake boomers are at higher risk because the development The no-strings-attached award recog- relief effort, donating 10 percent of all infection is transmitted through infected nizes an institution’s accomplishments sales. Kitty and LT Sherpa own Beacon blood, and comprehensive blood screening he New York State Office of Parks, in enrollment, financial aid, academics Natural Market. LT’s brother, Tashi Sher- was not available until 1992. Most boom- TRecreation and Historic Preserva- and student support services. pa, owner and founder of Sherpa Adven- ers are believed to have become infected tion (State Parks) and the Open Space According to Vassar president Catha- ture Gear is in Kathmandu, is involved in the 1970s and 1980s when rates of hepa- Institute (OSI) announced April 24 that rine Hill, the college will apply the Cooke in the relief effort. RiverWinds’ dona- titis C were the highest. Viral hepatitis is two properties totaling 270 acres in Put- Prize to programs for lower-income stu- tions will go to a fund the Sherpas have a leading infectious cause of death in the nam County that had been threatened dents, “first generation” students (the set up, guaranteeing that 100 percent U.S., according to the Centers for Disease by development will be added to Clar- first in their family to attend college) will be spent on the urgent provision of Control and Prevention. ence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, and undocumented students, so-called clean drinking water, food, sanitation The good news is that hepatitis C can expanding outdoor recreational oppor- “Dreamers.” This will include increased and shelter in Nepal. Donors can also be treated with several medications, and tunities and open space protection in the support to the college’s “Transitions” go directly to crowdrise.com/helpsher- pre-orientation program for first-year pashelpnepal and click on “Team Mem- students, as well as greater support for ber Beacon Natural” to donate. summer internships so that students Born in Brazil and now residing in from all socioeconomic backgrounds can Holmes, New York, Washburn is a contem- benefit from these valuable experiences. porary abstract artist whose main paint- Since taking the helm in 2006, Hill ing surface is a synthetic paper called Buying Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Coins, etc. has led Vassar’s transformation into a Yupo. This paper allows her to contrast Specializing in estate jewelry. We buy to resell, not to scrap. far more socioeconomically diverse col- inks’ subtleness with acrylics’ strengths to lege campus, prioritizing a commitment express her deepest emotions. Several of 171 Main Street the paintings in this show are part of her Cold Spring NY 10516 of funds to its strictly need-based finan- cial aid budget. “Human Nature” series, inviting the view- • Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. er to a journey into (To next page) • Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Hill, a higher-education economist, add- Pruning is an art If you are looking for a “natural nish” and do not want to see your ornamentals cut back severely to dead wood, choose artful pruning. Artful Pruning allows your ornamentals to keep looking good. Artful Pruning gracefully brings your ornamentals back to a more appropriate smaller size. For an artful, natural nish, call the artful pruner. Call Gregory, with over 10 years as a career gardener specializing in Store: 845-265-2323 • Cell: 914-213-8749 natural and restorative gardening. 845.446.7465 www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper May 8, 2015 13

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The Howland Public Library is located at 313 Main St. in Beacon. The Community Room Exhibit Space is open during regular li- brary hours. The gallery may not be accessible during some library programs; consult the library calendar at beaconlibrary.org. Bake Sale to Raise Funds for Teen Garden Program Green Teens give garden tours in Beacon June 6 n Saturday, June 6, For Good- Oness Bake will raise funds and awareness for the Green Teen Community Gardening Program. Lonely Dog by Dewey Lee Photo courtesy of Howland Cultural Center The bake sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Catalyst Gallery, 137 Main St. in Beacon. Howland Center Exhibits followed by a reception to meet the artists. The Green Teen Community Tickets at $30 ($10 for students) may Cultivation by Liliana Washburn Gardening Program, a program Asian-American Art be reserved by calling 845-765-3012 or at Photo courtesy of RiverWinds Gallery of Cornell Cooperative Extension Celebrating Asian-American Month the Chamber Music Circle’s website how- Dutchess County, works year- landmusic.org, where further informa- (from previous page) the subconscious round to empower Beacon youths to be uring the month of May, the How- tion can be found. mind. effective agents of change in their com- land Cultural Center will celebrate RiverWinds Gallery is open Wednesday D munity by immersing them in the local National Asian-American History through Monday from noon to 6 p.m. and May Events at Dia:Beacon food system. The program teaches life Month with a special exhibition of eight until 9 p.m. on Second Saturday. For more and work skills through hands-on experi- Asian-American Artists of the Hudson Gallery talk May 9, exhibit May 21 information, visit riverwindsgallery.com. ences in farming and gardening, health Valley. The exhibition will run Friday, ia:Beacon will present a gallery talk on and nutrition, entrepreneurship and May 8, through Sunday, May 31, with artist Fred Sandback on Saturday, May leadership. Every year the Green Teens an opening reception for the public to D Quirindongo Show at 9, as well as an Arts Education Program grow 1,200 square feet of vegetables, sell meet the artists on May 8 from 7 to 9 Exhibition opening on Thursday, May 21. Howland Library them via a mobile market and organize p.m. The artists, Craig Chin, Rieko Fu- Gallery Talks at Dia:Beacon take place Reception on Beacon Second an annual photography exhibit highlight- jinami, Bibiana Huong-Matheis, Hiro the second Saturday of every month at Saturday, May 9 ing their gardening experiences. Ichikawa, Insun Kim, Itoko Kobayaski, 2 p.m. Focusing on the work of a single The lime green school bus that serves Dewey Lee and Jayoung Yoon, will ex- he Howland Public Library presents artist on view at Dia:Beacon, these one- as the Teens’ mobile market has become hibit paintings, photography, paper art, Scenes of the Valley, an exhibition of hour walkthroughs are led by curators, T a beloved and welcome sight for those and sculpture. photography by Rafael Quirindongo. The art historians and writers. Free with ad- looking to get farm fresh food at afford- In 1978, a joint congressional resolu- show is on view in the Community Room mission to the museum. able prices. The market accepts WIC, tion established Asian-American Heri- Exhibit Space through June 14. A Second Refreshments will be served at the Arts FMNP and EBT/SNAP, and visits public tage Week. The first 10 days of May were Saturday artist’s reception will he held Education Program Exhibition on May 21, housing buildings, senior centers and chosen to coincide with two important on May 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Dia:Beacon Learn- community health centers throughout milestones in Asian/Pacific American Originally from New York City, Quirin- ing Lab. Featuring art made by the 2015 Beacon that do not readily have access to history: the arrival in the U.S. of the first dongo studied astrophysics at Columbia Arts Education Program participating locally grown vegetables. Japanese immigrants, May 7, 1843, and University. In the early ’80s, he became students from Glenham, J. V. Forrestal, Just across the street from the bake the contributions of Chinese workers to involved in the emerging computer in- Sargent, and South Avenue elementary sale is one of the Green Teens’ gardens, the building of the transcontinental rail- dustry of which he has been a part ever schools as well as Rombout Middle School. The Common Greens Garden at Tito San- road, completed May 10, 1869. In 1992, since. He held IT management positions Dia:Beacon is located at 3 Beekman tana Taqueria. Throughout the day, the Congress expanded the observance to a at Xerox, Kodak and Sun Microsystems St. in Beacon. For more information, call teens will be conducting garden tours as month-long celebration. and helped implement the IT infrastruc- 845-440-0100 or visit diaart.org. well as leading activities for children. The Howland Cultural Center is at 477 tures for many of the largest news and Some of the Hudson Valley’s most cel- Main St. in Beacon. Gallery hours will be magazine publishers in New York City, ebrated amateur and professional bak- from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays through including The New York Times, New York ers and confectioners are donating their Sundays with an exception on Sunday, Post, New York Daily News, Time/Life, time and talents to this bake sale. A wide May 17, when the Howland Chamber Mu- People and Sports Illustrated. array of sweet and savory baked treats, sic Circle presents the Trio Valtorna in The exhibit focuses on the beauty confections and vegan, gluten-free and concert and the art gallery will be closed of the Hudson Valley. In these works, sugar-free items will be available. to the general viewing public. For further Quirindongo’s passion for science and For more information about the Green information, call the Howland Cultural technology is evident. He uses technol- Teens, visit greenteen.org. Center at 845-831-4988 or visit howland- ogy to create HDR (high-dynamic-range) To learn more about For Goodness culturalcenter.org. photographs with a rich textural quality. Bake or to get involved, visit forgood- Arts Education Program Exhibit at The images, with their dramatic cloud nessbake.org, call 845-243-3855 or email Dia:Beacon Photo by Meredith Heuer forms and luminous skies, have an al- Trio Valtorna to End [email protected]. most painterly quality. To learn more Chamber Music Series about Quirindongo, visit his website, rq- Visit www.philipstown.info for news gallery.com. updates and latest information. May 17 concert at Howland Center he Howland Chamber Music Circle’s T2014–15 series comes to an end with a Since 1848 performance by Trio Valtorna, an ensemble LUMBER • DOORS • WINDOWS featuring French horn, violin and piano. DECKING • FLOORING • ROOFING Trio Valtorna formed in 2011. After SIDING • HARDWARE • PAINTS performing together at Music From An- KITCHEN CABINETS gel Fire Chamber Music Festival, violinist OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS CUSTOM SAWMILLING & DRYING Ida Kavafian and French horn player Da- LIVE EDGE SLABS CUSTOM BEAMS vid Jolley decided to continue in collabo- • ration, adding the young pianist Gilles Vonsattel to complete the ensemble. Visit our 2000 sq. ft. Deck Display open 24/7 and new For its concert at the Howland Center, Outdoor Living Area the trio has chosen to play Twilight Music for Horn, Piano and Violin by John Har- bison, the Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major (914) 737-2000 2 N. Water Street by Maurice Ravel, and the Horn Trio in Peekskill, NY E-flat Major, Op. 40 by Johannes Brahms. Mon-Fri 7:30 - 4:30 The concert will take place on Sunday, Sat 8-3 May 17, at 4 p.m. at the Howland Cultural WWW.DAINSLUMBER.COM Photo by Rafael Quirindongo Courtesy of Howland Public Library Center, 477 Main St. in Beacon, and will be 14 May 8, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Day Trip original design, aided by the many fam- Mount Gulian: Dutch Colonial Homestead ily descendants still alive who remem- age visitors to come in, look at artifacts ‘We have no velvet ropes up’ Not a mansion nor ostentatious in any bered how it was. From 1966 to 1975 they close up and even handle some of them.” way, the original house was enlarged sever- worked on reconstructing it as faithfully By Alison Rooney Harris said the site is “small, but with lots al decades later, with a stone foundation in- as possible, discovering, at one point, a dicating that the most noteworthy features of interpretive history: Native American, he Dutch Colonial homestead of large fireplace with a beehive oven in the — the front and back porches that extend Dutch, Revolutionary War, Civil War, slav- Mount Gulian feels like a flinty, de- northeast corner of the cellar. Mount Gu- the full length of the house, and the gam- ery, up to early 20th century.” termined survivor. Holding its own, lian reopened, this time open to the pub- T brel roof — were added around that time. Visitors range from members of the almost incongruously astride the banks of lic as a historic site, a year ahead of the The home, an adjacent barn and an the Hudson, amid a contemporary grove public to some who come from as far away 10-year planned schedule, in June 1975. 1804-designed garden open for the season of condominiums, the main house once as Europe, school groups and descendants In addition to the tours, Mount Gu- on April 27. Tours will be offered each af- served as a headquarters for Revolution- of the Verplanck family — one turned up lian hosts several special events each ternoon four days a week through the end ary War soldiers. Extending over a centu- recently from New Zealand, and a recent year. Its very popular children’s “teas” of October. This is Mount Gulian’s 40th ry, it was the home of the Verplanck fam- reunion drew around 50 participants. are held in spring and during the win- year as a historic site open to visitors, yet ily, whose patriarch, Gulian Verplanck, During the Revolutionary War, Maj. ter holidays. The home is decorated and many nearby are unaware of this Nation- a New York City merchant, had it built Gen. Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben there are special candlelight tours dur- al Historic Landmark, perhaps due to its sometime between 1730 and 1740. The turned Mount Gulian (temporarily emp- ing the holidays, as well. An annual fun- location, tucked away where one wouldn’t Verplanck family moved from Holland to tied of the Verplancks because of the war) draiser highlights a historic figure, and expect it, off of Route 9D just north of New York in the 1600s, and their prima- into his headquarters. On the morning of this June 13, the 20th annual “Dinner Dia:Beacon and Main Street. ry residence was in Manhattan. In 1683, May 13, 1783, a group of officers of the and Conversation” will feature — along Elaine Harris, Mount Gulian’s executive Verplanck, along with Francis Rombout, Continental Army met at Mount Gulian with period music — an actor from Phil- director, described the site as “different acquired the Rombout Patent of 85,000 to found the Society of the Cincinnati, a adelphia’s American Historic Theater from other historic houses, because we acres from the Lenape Indians. fraternal veterans’ organization formed portraying Thomas Paine. Attendees at have no velvet ropes up. In fact we encour- originally to facilitate “fellowship, friend- the candlelight dinner held in the barn ship and recognition for officer war veter- will be asked to “join in toasting this un- ans of the Continental Army,” which ex- sung hero.” A menu will feature cuisine ists to this day; the New York chapter still from the Revolutionary War era, includ- uses Mount Gulian as its headquarters. ing soup from fiddleheads and “Martha Incredibly, the Verplanck family, re- Washington’s rice pudding” for dessert. turning to the home after the war ended, New to Mount Gulian this year is a proceeded to live there until 1931, some James F. Brown Day celebration, to be held years full-time. In September 1931, a fire on Sept. 5. Brown, an escaped slave from attributed to a “hobo” occurred, destroy- Maryland, managed the Mount Gulian gar- ing all but the foundational stonework den from 1827 to 1866, keeping a 40-year with remnants of the walls, fireplaces journal recording “riots, epidemics, steam- and chimneys. Family members were boat races and explosions, visitors to Mount BUY SOLAR LOCAL only able to salvage some furniture, Gulian, births and deaths, as well as daily paintings and silver. The family found calendar of weather, planting and cultivat- CALL TODAY FOR YOUR another home in the area, and the home- ing,” according to notes from the site. stead lay dormant until 1966, when the To celebrate Brown’s life, there will be SOLAR EVALUATION Mount Gulian Society was formed by a guest speakers, including Myra Young Arm- combination of family members and the stead, a history professor at Bard College, Society of the Cincinnati. 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Coach AJ McConville tional in Westchester on Saturday, May sists, while Peter Hoffmann had commented, “Great team effort and per- 2. The invitational had over 35 schools four goals and one assist, Aidan formances across the board from all par- from New York participating. Draper two goals, Tyler Giachin- ta three goals and three assists, Somers Track and Field Invitational Highlights and Ryan McCollum one goal Athletes Event Time / Distance Comments and one assist. Nick Farrell Mile 4:41.18 Haldane school record Ossining 13 – Haldane 9 Kaitlyn Philips 3000 11:11.02 Haldane school record lue Devils ran into a tough BOssining squad, falling 13- Ruby McEwen 4x800 relay 10:49.26 Haldane school record 9. Haldane was led by Tucker Taylor Farrell Hine with four goals, while Pe- Alii Sharpley ter Hoffman had two goals and Kaitlyn Philips three assists, Tyler Giachinta two goals and one assist, and Nick Allen one goal and eight Full House for Haldane Students vs. Faculty groundballs. Basketball Fundraiser Haldane 18 – North Salem 4 aldane played its first Hnight home game under Catherine Parr competes in the shot put event in the lights in Cold Spring, tak- the league championships meet at Putnam Valley ing on the North Salem Tigers. High School as teammate Sami Gosal and Coach Thirteen senior lacrosse play- John Stowell look on. Photo by Peter Farrell ers celebrated senior night by leading the Blue Devils to vic- tory. Haldane was led by Tucker Share Your Sports News Hine, who had five goals and With Our Readers one assist, and Peter Hoffmann had three goals and two assists, Please send scores, high-resolution photos, and Nick Allen three goals, one as- other sports news to: sist and eight groundballs, Tyler Giachinta three goals and three [email protected]. assists, Aidan Draper one goal Include the name of the photographer, and and one assist, Ryan McCollum caption information for photos. one goal, Seth Warren one goal, and Will Heintzman one goal. Haldane Golf Highlights laying on their home course, the Haldane Blue Devils fell to the Beacon Bulldogs at the Garrison Golf Club on Wednesday, May 6. Haldane’s record stands at 6-5 n an action-packed, fun-filled Haldane Fundraising event made overall, 4-5 in the league. Ipossible by Haldane Junior Class President Alex Gariepy and her fellow P classmates, the Haldane community came out en masse on Friday, May Haldane Blue Devils Beacon Bulldogs 1, to lend their support and cheer on both the students and teachers. The Player Score Player Score student players, representing high school freshmen through seniors, made it a tough night for the 17 teachers who came ready to play. In a game Jacob Cox Tyler Ericson 53 where everyone came away a winner, the students defeated the faculty Conor Yankovich 63 Joe Steele 59-52. Dom Maglio 52 George Bekh 49 The fundraiser will help Alex and her classmates raise funds for their 2016 senior trip to New Orleans to help others in need. Way to go, Alex and all Sam Curto 64 Mark Murphy 50 who participated in making this event a huge success. Can’t wait for the Eric Rizzi 47 Darab Sulliuan 51 rematch in 2016. Jason Zielinski 46 Brandon Travis 62 Total 272 Total 265 Philipstown Little League Highlights By Dave McCarthy swered with a three-run home run in the top of the sixth to give the Nationals the Yankees 7, Nationals 6 lead. But in the bottom of the last inning, the Yankees rallied. Jesse Tippet worked n a thrilling walk-off game Tuesday, a walk, Sherman Williams and John May 5, the Minors Yankees beat the I Kisslinger both singled and Ty Villella hit Nationals 7-6. Trajan McCarthy pitched a double to win the game for the Yankees. well for the Yankees, striking out nine in three innings’ work while throwing to Nationals 9, Giants 0 Ryan Van Tassel, who anchored the de- he Nationals were able to bounce fense. Jordan Albertson and Jeremy Hall Tback from Tuesday’s walk-off loss provided the early lead for the Yankees with a dominating win over the Giants with a two-run home run over the cen- the very next night. William Bradley had ter-field fence for Jordan and an inside- a night for the ages, pitching a complete- the-park home run for Jeremy. It didn’t game shutout and hitting a grand slam last long though as William Bradley an- home run.

NY Alert For the latest updates on weather-related or other emergencies, sign up at www.nyalert.gov. Haldane’s Eric Rizzi tees off against Beacon High School at the Garrison Golf Club on Wednesday, May 6. Photo by Peter Farrell