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Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 69 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info Dunkin’ Donuts Decision Could Be Soon Planning Board schedules November meeting anticipating but not promising a decision By Kevin E. Foley

onday, Nov. 5, now looms as a po- tential decision date for the Cold MSpring Planning Board’s ongo- ing consideration of the Elmesco applica- tion for the establishment of a Dunkin’ The Haldane School music room was the setting for The Paper’s forum featuring candidates Barbara Scuccimarra and Steve Donuts franchise and a convenience store Rosario. Both seek to represent the Town of Philipstown and Putnam Valley in the Putnam County Legislature. Photo by M. Turton at its Chestnut Street service station. The tentative date for the board’s next workshop was made after Joseph Bar- County Legislator Candidates Discuss Differences baro, board chair, was pressed by the Elmesco attorney Jennifer L. Van Tuyl to set a date even though the board has on Sales Tax, Butterfield, and Snake Hill Road outstanding issues with the application. Van Tuyl argued insistently that her cli- ‘Fracking’ and tree cutting also prompt questions ents deserved a sign of good faith that By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong and entrepreneur. Sales-tax sharing the board was moving toward a deci- Rosario, an attorney and senior north- Contrasts between the candidates sion. She reminded the board that state ften agreeing about the serious- east regional director for the American quickly appeared in regard to Putnam law required a decision 62 days after the ness of the issues but not neces- Chemistry Council, a trade association, County’s refusal to share revenue from public hearing (held on Sept. 18). Barbaro Osarily on ways to address them, earlier served in the administration of sales tax with the villages and towns in reminded her extension of that deadline Putnam County Legislature District 1 New York City Mayor Ed Koch. “I do know which it is collected. “The sales taxes and is possible. candidates Barbara Scuccimarra and the ins and outs of government” although property taxes should come back in some Steve Rosario debated sales-tax shar- “I’m not a career politician,” he said. “I form to the various towns, especially ing, the Butterfield redevelopment, and can bring my skills” to the legislative of- the sales tax,” Rosario said. “The county Snake Hill Road conditions at a forum fice. A member of the Garrison Volunteer takes the money and does not want to Monday night (Oct. 15). Fire Company, he noted that 22 years ago share it. There is absolutely no reason Questions about “fracking,” or hydrau- he and his wife moved to Philipstown, the why Putnam County cannot do it” when lic fracturing, a controversial method of “place we wanted to set our roots.” He, nearly every other county in the state extracting fuel from underground rocks, too, endorsed bipartisan approaches. As gives back a portion of locally-collected and tree-cutting also came up as the au- a Democrat, a minority in county gov- sales tax, he said. dience entered the discussion, held in the ernment, “I’ll have to do what is best for “Yes,” the problems associated with Haldane School music room and spon- Philipstown, Putnam Valley, and Putnam sales tax are real, Scuccimarra agreed. sored by Philipstown.info, whose pub- Lawyer for Elmesco presenting material County,” he said. He promised to strive “to But she proposed that the solution lies lisher, Gordon Stewart, moderated. The before Planning Board Photo by K.E. Foley raise the level of recognition” of western not in repatriating some sales-tax reve- approximately 80-minute event drew Putnam County at Carmel, the county nue to municipalities but in cutting con- about 60 attendees. seat, and to “be a voice that has not exist- sumer taxes, like that on gasoline. “When After finding a date all the board mem- In the Nov. 6 election, Scuccimarra, ed” for years. “One person and one voice you share sales tax, who are you sharing bers could meet, Barbaro said the board a Republican, and Rosario, a Democrat, can make a difference.” it with?” she (Continued on page 3) was committed to moving its review pro- are vying to succeed Vincent Tamagna cess along as expeditiously as possible as the representative in Carmel for Dis- but that didn’t mean the Nov. 5 meeting trict 1, which covers Philipstown and Philipstown Anticipates 2 Percent (location to be determined later) would part of Putnam Valley. Both have served guarantee a vote. He emphasized that the on the Philipstown Town Board, Rosario board wanted to see resolution of its re- from 1994-1998 and Scuccimarra from Budget Increase for 2013 maining issues before making a decision. 2008 to January 2012. Town Board begins work on worked through the initial data at a work- The outstanding matters formed the shop Wednesday night (Oct. 18), they made Reasons for running core of contention at a tense, almost two- spending and taxes clear that projected increases in spending hour workshop Tuesday, Oct. 16 at the The candidates began by explaining in some accounts, including some salary VFW hall on Kemble Avenue. their reasons and qualifications for run- By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong hikes, were unlikely to survive. In addressing the issues, Barbaro was ning. Going first, Scuccimarra described The pay of the supervisor and his fellow joined by Stephen Gaba, the village attor- herself as someone with “a quiet strength” preliminary outline for the 2013 Town Board members would remain the ney. Having the two lawyers go back and who gets along “with all sides,” citing her Town of Philipstown budget calls same as in the present, fiscal 2012 year forth over various points provided a sug- role on the Democrat-dominated Town Afor a 2 percent increase in spend- — $26,000 for Shea and $18,000 apiece gestion of possible litigation down the Board in helping achieve consensus. De- ing, up from the $8,815,276 total town for Councilors Nancy Montgomery, Betty road depending on the Planning Board’s spite political party differences, all Town appropriation of the fiscal year 2012 to Budney, Dave Merandy, and John Van Tas- final decision. Van Tuyl at this and other Board members cooperated “to find so- $8,997,052 for the new fiscal year, which sel. Nonetheless, the pay for some town meetings has certainly implied that pos- lutions,” she said. “We must all work to- begins Jan. 1. The amount to be raised employees would go up — but only if the sibility. Of course, litigation by the appli- gether. I realize it should always be peo- by taxes would go from the $6,954,192 of departments involved get their way. For cant is only one threat, with those in the ple before politics.” And because of her fiscal 2012 to $7,158,532 in fiscal 2013. instance, the Justice Court office propos- community opposed to the change of use background and extensive involvement Based on individual budgets submit- es increases of 4 to 6 percent for personal yet another. in Philipstown affairs, “I understand the ted by the town’s various departments, and clerical services, the Town Clerk’s Village governments, in particular, issues. I’m in a position to hit the ground including local fire companies that serve office proposes a 10 percent increase — worry about the possibility of litigation running,” she said. Originally from Put- Philipstown residents, the budget still $1,000 — for a grant administrator posi- expenses as a threat to relatively small nam Valley, Scuccimarra moved to Gar- awaits considerable further honing and tion; and the pay for the highway superin- and fragile budgets. rison, raising a family there and working likely paring in some areas. As Supervisor tendent, an elected official, would go from (Continued on page 5) on Main Street in Cold Spring as a florist Richard Shea and Town Board members (Continued on page 3) 2 Oct. 19, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Mouths to Feed Sandwich Redemption

followed me home. It’s called Saltie, af- By Celia Barbour ter a sandwich shop that was opened ormally, I love paging through in Brooklyn a few years back by three cookbooks. The great ones fill women. There is something wonderful- me with the kind of complicated, ly accessible, democratic and fun about N sandwiches — the fact that anyone with achy yearning that comes from reading about something I wish I were doing. half an imagination can compose a ca- There are certain recipes I experience pricious, edible collage out of familiar in- with my taste buds, nose and hands gredients, and then grab hold of it with the way you might go through a thrill- her bare hands and take a bite! Surely, er with your adrenaline surging and this is why the Saltie cookbook had heart pounding. By the time I’m halfway buoyed me. through a good cookbook, I’ve inevitably Yet Saltie is no ordinary sandwich decided to quit my job and take to the shop, and these are not simple sandwich kitchen full-time, with only the occasion- recipes. Each ingredient is elevated to al break to go grocery shopping. its most noble expression. For example, But last week at work, I had to peruse the recipe I decided to try first, the Clean Slate, required four different sub-recipes more than 85 of them, all recently or Photo by C. Barbour soon-to-be published, and the cumula- (it would have been five if I’d made my own sauerkraut): Naan, a warm, soft tive effect was as if grit had been tossed board. He sliced the cheese, buttered the made a sandwich for Henry, a sandwich Indian flatbread; hummus; quinoa; and into the little mechanism in my brain bread, fired up the burner beside mine. for Dosi (sans meat and pickle) and gave yogurt sauce (the book includes a recipe where my own cooking and writing are He called out to his brother and sister to a nice bite to his dad. for DIY yogurt in case you’re feeling ex- generated. I seized up. see if they wanted their own. They de- He fed his family! And fed my soul, tra artisanal; I opted for store-bought). I Not that I became completely cataton- clined. But when George sat down with too. Sometimes I am so grateful for the also made beet pickles — which turned ic. I organized my closet, dug holes in the his sandwich — beautiful golden on the simple, incontrovertible things — like out to be the best beet pickles I’ve ever garden and put things in them, matched outside, melting and compressed within sandwiches, deadlines, and kids with eaten, let alone made. In addition to the socks, called our accountant. I avoided — everyone had to have one, too. So he cravings — that always seem to turn up above, the Clean Slate has shredded car- the kitchen, however, as if rattlesnakes when I need them most, to snatch me rots, herbs, and sesame seeds. had taken up residence in my pots. out of a funk and pitch me back into the Okay, yup: It was amazing. We had But here’s the thing about food: At delicious flow of life. some point you just get hungry. And them for dinner that night, with soup, Yogurt sauce while you can certainly grab a bag of and ate way too much. But preparing Adapted from Saltie whatever from the cabinet and have at it, this elaborate, simple meal was not the watching your kids survive on chips and only thing that chased the rattlesnakes 2 cups plain yogurt, preferably organic and whole milk OJ for more than a day or two makes you from my kitchen. Earlier that day, when 5 scallions, sliced or minced feel rather lame. I’d gingerly made my way back to the ¼ cup chopped fresh dill So, warily, I returned to the kitchen. stove, my son George showed up and an- nounced that he’d developed a craving for 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves There on the counter lay one of the few ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil cookbooks from my office that had made a grilled ham and cheese sandwich and could he make one? He pulled everything salt to taste my heart leap — and the only one to splash white wine vinegar have slipped into my computer bag and out — the griddle, the Dijon, the cutting Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Taste, and adjust seasoning if desired. You can eat this right away, but I like the flavor better after it’s mellowed in the refrigerator (covered) for an hour or two. Hummus Adapted from Saltie 1 ½ teaspoons coriander seeds 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/3 cup tahini 1 tablespoon red miso 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste Toast the seeds in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constant- ly, until they begin to darken slightly and release their fragrance, about 1 minute. Grind them with a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Transfer spices to a food processor along with all the other ingredients, and blend well. Serve on warm pita or naan, topped with yogurt sauce.

Photo by C. Barbour

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Legislator Candidates Discuss Sales Tax, Butterfield, and Snake Hill Road (from page 1) asked. “Does it go to the village? How plastics industry.” Giving one example does that get to the people struggling ev- of “why I am proud” to be involved, he ery day?” She described watching a wom- cited the industry’s role in providing not an with children fill up an SUV for a hefty merely paychecks but satisfying careers $75 at a Philipstown gas station. “My first that last employees’ entire work-lives. “I priority, when I get over to Carmel, is to think that is a testament to the fact we reduce the tax on gasoline,” she said. are a good industry, despite what some Butterfield Hospital others would say,” he said. redevelopment Both candidates said fracking could not occur in Putnam County but ex- Both candidates backed use of the pressed concerns about applying a Butterfield Hospital property for county offices, a component of developer Paul fracking byproduct, potentially haz- Guillaro’s plans, which have sparked ardous brine, as a treatment on roads. conflict among members of the various The county could prohibit use of brine Cold Spring village panels with decision- right now, Rosario said. “And I’d have making roles. no problem voting to ban its use.” “Butterfield has been vacant 20 years. Scuccimarra likewise described use Moderator Gordon Stewart and candidates Barbara Scuccimarra and Steve Rosario It’s an eyesore,” said Scuccimarra. “Let’s of fracking brine on roads as unsuitable Photo by M. Turton not miss this opportunity. This is a and said “I fear for our aquifers.” prime place to put services” and Putnam diately, on a short-term basis, and then intendent Roger Chirico and his county Local tree-activist Joyce Blum in- County is willing to do so, she said. “This move the ad hoc offices to Butterfield counterpart. “They just received the quired about the candidates’ views on is a community issue. It affects all of us.” if the project goes ahead, he said. “I’m federal funds for this, FEMA funds,” she tree-trimming, revealing that she had Among other things, “we need a new mu- convinced that could be done. We should said. “It has taken a terribly long time been arrested earlier that day when nicipal building” given the inadequacies be having that discussion” and adopt “a to do that and they understand that, but challenging a chain-saw crew “slic- at Town Hall, built in 1867, as well as a can-do attitude,” he said. they finally have the funds.” However, ing trees to the bottom of the ground.” senior-citizen center, she said. “It’s im- she went on, environmental concerns (Last summer, she was involved in a perative we do this” for aging residents. Snake Hill Road come into play, too. “Philipse Brook runs similar altercation but avoided arrest.) “This is a tax-positive project” that Guil- Continuing problems with Snake Hill right near there and it’s a trout-spawn- She claimed she attempted to safeguard laro proposes, she added. “I think we’re Road after the 2011 hurricane likewise ing stream. So you can’t work in it from a tree on Scuccimarra’s land and that getting bogged down by all the boards claimed the candidates’ attention. Rosa- October to April,” she said. That means the candidate failed to intervene. and committees” at the village level, she rio said that a 1996 storm caused dam- that the road “is going to have to remain “I’m sorry” about the incident, Scuc- said. “Just build it. We need it.” age too and that better efforts then to like it is until this spring.” cimarra told Blum. However, “your per- “I agree that this is a golden opportu- rebuild would have reduced the scope ception of what was going on and mine nity, and these do not come every day,” and expenses involved now. “This is Fracking and tree-cutting are different.” She said the crew, with Rosario stated. “I know it has been very where forward thinking comes in,” he The issue of fracking surfaced both legal authority to operate on the util- frustrating.” At the same time, he cau- said. In terms of the current mess, “I in regard to Rosario’s job and in terms ity right-of-way, merely tried to do its tioned, “the county should not be step- don’t think the county was pounding of water pollution. When an audience job. “They’re trimming the trees so our ping in and telling the village what FEMA [the Federal Emergency Manage- member asked if Rosario lobbies for the power does not go out,” she said. to do.” He acknowledged the declared ment Agency] hard enough” to get the fracking industry, he emphatically an- county intention of putting agencies at essential funding, he said. “I’ve been swered “No!” As a certified association Rosario, too, assured Blum, “I’m very Butterfield, but added that talk is cheap. very frustrated because I use Snake Hill manager, “do I advocate” certain poli- sorry for what happened to you today. “That’s not enough for me,” Rosario said. on a regular basis” and as a firefighter cies to governments? “Yes — just like In terms of trying to address the issue “I think there has to be a Plan B.” Re- also understand the hazards posed by the Chamber of Commerce advocates, going forward, what can the county gardless of what happens at Butterfield, the lack of repairs. Moreover, if the road or the state business council advocates, do?” He answered his own question by he suggested, the county could move looks bad now, “wait till winter sets in,” or the teachers’ union advocates, or the proposing that the county government, satellite offices to Philipstown, utilizing he predicted. nurses advocate,” he said. He said he Cornell University arboreal extension such locations as Philipstown Square Scuccimarra said she recently spent an represents “an industry that employs service, Town of Philipstown, and Cen- (the former Perks Plaza). In this scenario, hour reviewing the Snake Hill Road situ- over 50,000 people in the business of tral Hudson confer to devise tree-main- Putman County could start small imme- ation with Philipstown Highway Super- chemistry; about another 50,000 in the tenance practices acceptable to all.

Philipstown Anticipates 2 Percent Budget Increase for 2013 (from page 1) $91,000 to $95,550. leagues. “It jumped up $43,000.” For fis- Thus, total debt service would decline, by The supervisor also suggested a fallback “I don’t see any elected official getting a cal 2012, the town anticipated paying 4 percent, from $157,991 to $152,385. plan for upgraded Town Hall offices, if the raise this year,” Shea said. $126,420 in general fund state retirement. Along with the general fund, which proposed Butterfield redevelopment falls Board members indicated, though, that As projected so far, for 2013 that amount covers many of the essential government through, and with it, the concept of a new, as long as the dollars involved do not push would climb to $169,685. Likewise, Social offices, programs, and services, the town town-village-county office building. The the town budget over New York state’s 2 Security expenses would go up 5 percent, has a fund for functions needed outside town could ostensibly move some offices percent limit on property tax increases, to $106,173 from $100,921, and Work- the villages (which maintain similar de- to new quarters at the American Legion they would not be opposed to modest men’s Compensation would increase by 8 partments for village residents, such as property, located behind the Town Hall, raises for employees per se, determined percent, to $22,309 from $20,716. Cold Spring’s building department or with an upgraded facility there accommo- on a person-by-person basis. At the same time, the expected general planning and zoning boards). For outside- dating some town needs, a senior center, Shea highlighted some of the challeng- fund revenues, or income, would decline the-villages needs, the town total under space for veterans programs, and the judi- es the town faces, such as in retirement by 7 percent from the $1,217,773 of fiscal the preliminary budget is $419,508, up cial court system, he said. “The Butterfield benefit/pension costs under the town’s 2012 to $1,127,236 for 2013. The prelimi- from fiscal 2012’s figure of $405,776, a 3 project is up in the air. We can’t wait for- general fund. “State retirement is up 34 nary budget draft contains a few brighter percent increase. ever to go to Butterfield,” he said. percent this year,” he told his board col- spots in the general fund outlook, too.

It’s time Demanding Equality for Philipstown for Putnam Fairness. That’s what Philipstown residents expect from their county but that’s not what they get. After 18 years of Republican rule we receive far fewer services than towns on the other County to side of the county. stop treating Last year, Philipstown gave about $9 million in property and sales taxes to Putnam County and we received less than $3 million from the county. Eastern Putnam has a transportation us like system. We don’t. They get their roads fixed. We’re still waiting14 months later to get Snake second-class Hill Road repaired. The County funded a beautiful new senior center in Putnam Valley. We just have 18 years of broken promises. They have a DMV office. We have to go outside Putnam citizens. County to find the closest DMV office. “The Putnam Legislature needs to be reminded that Philipstown exists and we want our Steve Rosario equal share from the County,” said Steve Rosario, Democratic Candidate for Putnam County The candidate who will work for you Legislature, District 1. “Philipstown deserves to be treated equally. I will give voice to a town Democratic candidate that has had none for 18 years.” for Putnam County Legislature District 1 includes Cold Spring, Continental Village, Garrison, Nelsonville, North Highlands Rosario4legislature.com and northwest Putnam Valley. Paid Political Advertisement 4 Oct. 19, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Letters Haldane Fields Project Turf Haldane Project is Budget-Neutral • Fundraising, grants, in-kind donations: $100K+ Deemed Safe Dear Editor: The benefits of the project to both the Dear Editor: Nov. 6 is a big day for campaigns and school and community are explained well As you may already know, the Haldane elections for regional, state and national at playhaldane.com. While it has been Central School District BOE passed a res- concerns. On a super-local level, Nov. 13 is, Publisher thoughtfully planned, every wish-list item olution to move forward with the capital in my opinion, equally important. Haldane Gordon Stewart is not included in the project. As a compro- project regarding athletic field upgrades, District voters have a decision to make mise, Haldane’s Board of Education decided Managing Editor locker room renovations and auditorium about the future of the fields/auditorium/ it should not add to our property tax bur- Kevin E. Foley upgrades. This resolution is being put up locker room project, and the outcome of den to make these repairs and upgrades. As for public vote on Nov. 13 and is a tax- this vote will have a dramatic and lasting Arts/Feature Editor such, the scope of the project and its fund- neutral proposal. Tax neutral simply effect on the school and community. Alison Rooney ing resources have been carefully identified means we are using current capital proj- I will state at the outset that I hope we to comply with the board’s intention. The Senior Correspondents ect reserves in the amount of $900,000, a will approve the referendum on Nov. 13. Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong biggest part of the project is the improve- proposed land sale valued at $425,000 to Voter support also means that the project Michael Turton ment to the game field, but much-needed $525,000, and fundraising by the PLAY will receive more state aid reimbursement. upgrades and repairs will be made to the Layout Editor Haldane Group for $200,000. All this I have heard concerns “on the street” auditorium and locker rooms as well. Kate Vikstrom information and a lot more detail can about how much this is all going to cost Vigorous fundraising efforts are already be found on our school website, haldan- taxpayers. For the past few years at budget Calendar Editor underway, and Haldane’s School Founda- eschool.org. time, I have written letters to the editor to Charlotte Snow Rowe tion, Booster Clubs, Team Clubs, and the Recently on Facebook and in conversa- share with voters my opinion about the pro- [email protected] PTA are all contributing their efforts to the tions around town, there have been some jected increase to their property tax with project. We can make the project a reality Copy Editor concerns about environmental impacts, the new budget. by voting in favor of the referendum and Jeanne Tao toxic materials, increased injuries and This project is different: it is designed approving the sale of the vacant land. bacterial infections from athletic turf. so that it won’t increase our property tax Reporters If you have any questions please contact Mary Ann Ebner I have looked into both sides regarding at all. the members of Haldane’s School Board. Christine Simek these issues and have been given infor- How can a $2 million dollar capital proj- Email them at [email protected]. Pete Smith mation about both sides. The Haldane ect be budget-neutral? And please vote at Haldane on Nov. 13 to BOE has already looked into this and has The funding will come from several Photographer approve the fields project. read and reverts back to a few New York sources: Maggie Benmour Sincerely, state studies on this, which can be found • Endowment fund: $300K (This fund has Julia Famularo, North Highlands Advertising Director on our website. Here are a few clips from been identified as one for use on capital Michele Rubin the NYS Dept. of Health: projects.) Open Studios Coverage For information on advertising: Heat Stress — “At present time, NYS- • Capital reserve fund: $600K (In 2008 845-809-5584 DOH is unaware of any studies that have voters approved establishing this savings Dear Editor: Email: [email protected] examined the role of synthetic turf con- account. The fund has been growing over Thank you very much for your coverage Advertising closing: Tuesday at noon tributing to heat stress.” the years since then, and the money can in advance of the Cold Spring Arts Open Requirements: PDF or jpeg Injuries — please read the article in only be used to pay for capital projects.) Studios weekend. A number of people who (minimum 300 dpi) American Journal of Sports Medicine • State aid: approximately $680K visited did so with your paper in hand. Review our rate sheet: Oct. 2004, 32, 1626-1638. Also NYSDOH • Sale of vacant land: estimated at $400K– Judith Rose www.philipstown.info/ads stated: “Although the ability of the stud- $525K ies to detect differences in the injury © philipstown.info 2012 rates was limited by the small number of injuries reported, the studies concluded that there were no major differences in overall injury rates between natural and in-filled synthetic turf. Although each or content you can F study found some differences in specific only see online visit , injury types, there was no consistent pat- tern across the studies.” Chemical Exposure — Studies have been conducted by the California EPA Philipstown Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. “Both studies conclud- ed that health risks to children resulting info from the ingestion of crumb rubber are low.” Furthermore, the Norwegian study went on to say, “The researchers conclud- Video of the bicycle race ed that adverse health effects resulting in dermal exposures to crumb rubber Amy Lipton’s or from inhalation exposures to organic Five new members were welcomed into the First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown appreciation of the chemicals released from the fields are unlikely. Some kinds of artificial turf this week. Shown in photo are Andy and Laura Reid of Cold Spring, with daughters Saunders Farm art show have been found to contain elevated lev- Claire and Molly; Andy and Sandra Larivee of Putnam Valley; Cathy Carnevale of Cold els of lead. The high levels of lead were Spring; and the Rev. Leslie Mott, pastor of the church. Visitors are always warmly More coverage of the only found in turf fibers (bulk samples) welcomed at this Saturday’s (Oct. 20) Jazz Vespers, Saturday at 5:30 p.m. or Sunday Haldane turf debate composed of nylon or a blend of nylon Service at 10:30 a.m. Photo courtesy of First Presbyterian Church and polyethylene. Degradation of these fibers forms a ‘dust’ that contains lead. Breaking campaign NONE OF THE FIELDS WITH HIGH news LEVELS OF LEAD CONTAINED INFILL MATERIALS (e.g., crumb rubber). Artifi- The Expanded Business cial turf fields with these high levels of Directory lead appear to be older fields installed five or more years ago.” Storm water — “A risk assessment for aquatic life protection was performed and found that crumb rubber derived Phil’s List: entirely from truck tires may have an im- Free online local pact on aquatic life based on the impacts classifieds devoted that zinc may have on aquatic life path- to jobs, housing, tag way. For the crumb rubber made from mixed tires, the potential impacts are sales, services and insignificant.” more Michael Junjulas President Haldane School Board of Education www.philipstown.info/philslist www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Oct. 19, 2012 5

Dunkin’ Donuts Decision Could Be Soon (from page 1) Although they allowed their attorney pointed out that the board members did to the practical enforcement of the ease- to do most of the talking, Kenny and Fran not have traffic expertise and that their ment and how it would affect the traffic Elmes nevertheless offered full-throated consultant was not a specialist in traffic. flow on the proposed new site plan. criticism of the Planning Board’s pro- He emphasized that they only wanted a The board also has determined that cess, declaring it to be unnecessarily review of the work and were not asking the State Environmental Quality Re- long and overly expensive. At one point for new studies to be done. view (SEQR) procedure requires great- Fran Elmes claimed the board had cost Several members of the public had raised er documentation from the applicant, the pair $125,000. A clearly embittered objections, at the board’s September public which involves the filing of a longer Kenny Elmes accused the board of delib- hearing, to different aspects of the traffic environmental assessment form (EAF). erately throwing up new roadblocks to study and its conclusion that the new site The Elmes’ lawyer took sharp objection prolong the proceedings and discourage use would have no negative impact on traf- to this request, arguing that the board him from continuing with his plans. fic conditions either on or around the site was misinterpreting SEQR regulations. on Route 9D (Chestnut Street). Gaba responded he concurred with Traffic the big issue A previous offer to proceed with a con- the board’s determination and that the The board’s request that an indepen- ditional approval without the proposed board had signaled the need for the lon- dent traffic engineer review the study drive-thru window with a review of the ger EAF much earlier in the process. He done by Elmesco consultant, Tim Miller issue the following year was again intro- said further that he did not believe the Associates, drew the most objection from duced by Barbaro and quickly rejected board intended to raise new issues and the Elmes side and resulted in the most by the applicant. that the board would likely approve a discussion. “It’s late in the day to be re- Offered a five-minute recess to con- “negative declaration” as to environmen- viewing the traffic study,” said Van Tuyl. sider the new review request, the cost of tal threats. Gaba’s main concern was not Citing her client’s expenses and long which is borne by the applicant, the El- to be “tripped up” by SEQR issues “down wait, she renewed her call for a decision mes team took 20 minutes and then re- the road.” Van Tuyl declined to commit on the project asserting that if new state turned with a conditional agreement. Es- to be providing it, “We’ll take it under regulations, not yet promulgated, were sentially the two lawyers agreed to meet advisement,” she said. in place, the application would not even and hammer out a process that would While Planning Board members dif- Free online necessitate a traffic study. She further ac- define the limits of the review, determine fered somewhat in issues or perspective cused the board of “grasping at straws.” eligible consultants and seek to limit the on the application, there was unanimity local classifieds Barbaro and other board members re- cost. At the conclusion of the meeting on the review of the traffic study and -af iterated that they had made the traffic Barbaro told this reporter he would com- firmation that traffic has been a concern devoted impact of the change-of-use application municate the results of the lawyer’s con- from the outset. It seems clear that a fi- central to their concerns since the begin- fab to the media. nal decision will hinge almost exclusive- to jobs,housing, ning of the proceedings and that they ly on whether a majority of the five-mem- and the board’s consulting engineer, Rob Still more concerns ber board is satisfied that the new use of tag sales, Cameron of Putnam Engineering, had The other issues the board wants reso- the property will not negatively impact raised many questions about the traffic lution of included greater clarity about the existing traffic flow or increase safety services, study all along. an easement attached to the service-sta- concerns in the 9D commercial corridor and more. Barbaro said the board wanted the tion property allowing egress through including when considering the likely review to satisfy them that the study the rear of the property. Barbaro said development of the Butterfield property was sufficiently thorough and done ac- that while documentation had been pro- and the expansion of the Foodtown su- cording to best industry practices. He vided, the board was still uncertain as permarket. Philipstown.info www.philipstown.info/philslist Repairs the Focus of Nelsonville Village Board Meeting Fish and Fur Club seeks to for a renewal. Nelsonville Mayor Tom suggested putting in wooden wedges to Corless indicated that it should not be a allow better drainage. There was also renew cottage lease problem and would speak to Open Space, some discussion about what would hap- and Trustee Ande Merante recommend- pen with the 1-inch temporary lines run- By Jeanne Tao ed that attorney Robert Lusardi look at ning from houses to the service mains in the new lease before committing to it. case of freezing temperatures. One resi- t the Nelsonville Village Board Merante reported that he is still wait- dent in the audience said some people 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY meeting on Monday, Oct. 15, busi- ing on a quote from Philipstown Tree had received notices to keep faucets run- 845-561-3686 Aness went quickly as usual and Service for tree trimming in the village ning. A 501 (c) 3 Not-For-Profit Arts Organization without much ado until the end, when and will contact them again. Local law would have to be amended Held over Now showing resident Chet Warren requested that the Corless mentioned that he has asked to comply with FEMA directives in con- village repair a drain system that was af- Steve Pidala to work on some potholes nection with new flood maps. The board Searching fecting his property. The board pointed on Healy Road as well as the dry hydrant would direct Lusardi to work on chang- for Sugar Man (PG-13) out that the drain was not village prop- drawing water from Foundry Creek on ing the law to be in compliance, which erty, but Warren disagreed. Peekskill Road, which would be under- would then go through a public hearing. **** “Do not miss it! Astonishing!” During the meeting, Michael Savasta- way weather permitting. An audit of payroll and cash disburse- ~ Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times no, president of the Nelsonville Fish and Corless wanted to follow up with Cold ments was conducted, concluding that FRI 7:30; SAT 3:00, 5:15; Fur Club, along with Warren, who is vice Spring Village about the water-main re- Trisha Junjulas, who works as part-time SUN 3:00, 5:15; president, came to ask about the club’s lining project along Route 301, as the clerk in the village office, should be on TUE & WEDS 7:30; lease of their cottage. The five-year lease temporary service pipes are blocking the payroll and offered retirement plan THURS 2:00, 7:30 through the Open Space Institute expired most of the catch basins, which then benefits instead of being paid through September this year, so Savastano asked easily become blocked with leaves. He vouchers as a subcontractor. www.downingfilmcenter.com

Third Annual Cold Spring 5K Turkey Trot It is that time of year again. On November 22, 2012 we will hold the Third Annual Cold Spring 5K Turkey Trot run/ walk to raise funds for the Kristen and Fred Faust Spirit Award, given annually to the Haldane graduating senior with the most school spirit.

Date: November 22, 2012 Find our coffees at The Country Goose, Time: 9 a.m. SHARP Location: Gazebo Hudson Hil’s Cafe and B & L Deli We thank the community for their patronage! 


 

  

  


 


$15 to register via email at [email protected] $20 to register day of the race. www.BearMountainCoffeeRoasters.com Checks payable to The Kristen and Fred Faust Spirit Award We look 914 960-4455 Please mail checks to: forward to ( ) Cotter, 3 Adams Ave., Cold Spring, New York, 10516 seeing you there. 6 Oct. 19, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

tion in state aid to be for the upcoming improvement project to which voters will Haldane Trustees Talk Money year, Villanti replied that it might be say either “yes” or “no” in a referendum closer to $600,000. “Functionally, we’re on Nov. 13. If approved, major improve- at a point … where we’re going to have to ments will be undertaken to the main Audit report, budget and make cuts,” he said. One area where the sports field on campus, including instal- capital improvements district can save money is through the lation of artificial turf and the develop- retirement of veteran teachers at the top ment of a practice and walking track dominate meeting of the pay scale. They can be replaced by around the edge of the field. In addition, By Michael Turton younger teachers who earn less. Villanti improvements to the auditorium would said that by December he should know be carried out along with replacement of chool Board trustees with the Hal- which teachers will be retiring. aging lockers, some of which date back dane Central School District had Wages are definitely on trustees’ to the 1960s. The video features testimo- Smoney on their minds at their meet- minds as they think about the next bud- nials from numerous students, teachers, ing Tuesday, Oct. 16. The mood varied get. “We’ve been nibbling around the administrators and others extolling the greatly, from a glowing auditor’s report, edges for places to cut that won’t have virtues of the proposed project. to a daunting first discussion of next a significant impact,” Trustee Peter Hen- It is proposed that the project would year’s budget, to optimistic hopes for a derson said. “I really think the only area be funded 34 percent from state aid, proposed capital improvement project. Scott Preusser, CPA, reviewed his firm’s (for cuts) is payroll.” Henderson repeat- $600,000 from the district’s existing audit of the Haldane Central School ed an idea that he floated as part of his capital reserves, $300,000 from the dis- Haldane gets an ‘A’ from audit report District’s financial practices, unofficially election campaign last spring — that if trict’s endowment fund, $200,000 from Scott Preusser, CPA with Claverock, giving them an ‘A’ for their efforts. the budget picture does not improve, he the PLAY Haldane community fund- N.Y.-based Raymond G. Preusser Certi- Photo by M. Turton will call for a voluntary wage freeze from raising effort, and from the sale of the fied Public Accountants, reviewed the in- the district’s two unions — teachers and 10-acre James Pond property, valued at dependent audit that his firm conducted “We like to see that you plan. … You’re support staff. The district does have an between $425,000 and $500,000. The of the district’s financial practices for proactive.” When School Board President $800,000 fund balance, but trustees and sale of those lands must be approved as the year ending June 12, an undertaking Michael Junjulas asked Preusser to give Villanti both favor not touching it unless part of the referendum. Trustees have that the district is required to complete the district a financial grade, he replied, they absolutely have to. “It’s like a fam- pledged from the outset that the project annually. Auditors’ formal reports are “Overall, not in CPA terms, you’re in an ily’s savings,” Villanti said. “It’s not ad- will not result in any increase in taxes. not known for describing their findings excellent position right now, (you get) an visable to chew into that. It’s only for use in layman’s terms. Preusser’s comment ‘A.’ What you are doing is what we like to in a worst-case scenario.” Bullying leads to human tragedy that the audit found “no significant de- see. You plan for the future.” “This is going to be an ongoing conver- At the outset of the meeting Junjulas ficiencies” is about as close as they ever Tough budget talks ahead sation,” Junjulas said. Trustees hope that read a chilling account of the suicide get saying, “You’re doing a great job.” part of that conversation will include death of Amanda Todd, a 15-year-old Trustees will likely need those words But in the less formal discussion with New York State Assemblywoman Sandy high school student in Port Coquitlam, of encouragement as they begin to think trustees, that point came out numerous Galef and State Senator Stephen Saland. British Columbia. Todd took her own about crafting next year’s budget. They times. “This is not a couple of days’ pro- Villanti intends to invite them to a meet- life, in her family home, a month after took the first tentative step in that di- cess,” Preusser said. “It began in March, ing to discuss budget issues, including posting a video on YouTube describing rection when Superintendent of Schools and visits started in May.” In describing unfunded state mandates. “We’re not how she fell into depression after years Mark Villanti reviewed a short presenta- Haldane’s overall approach to its financ- looking to rake anyone over the coals,” of online bullying, blackmail, and being tion laying out some of the fundamental es, Preusser said, “You’re always looking he said. “On a grand scale they may un- physically assaulted at school. When he facts. The biggest challenge on the rev- down the road to see what could happen. derstand. But district to district, I don’t finished reading the story, Junjulas said, enue side of the equation is the contin- That’s why (your) reserves are good.” He think they do.” “Bullying is a very real subject. It is not ued decline in state aid. In recent years also made reference to the tough eco- a joke. If you see bullying on Facebook, that aid has been cut by $500,000 a year Video promotes capital nomic climate the district faces and that please report it.” improvements it is doing well under the circumstances. — a significant amount in a budget of ap- “State aid is going to be flat. Your rev- proximately $21 million. And it may get Haldane has produced a 32-minute enue streams are very tight,” he said. worse. Asked what he expects the reduc- video supporting the $2 million capital

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By Alison Rooney

eflecting the spirit of its three new tenants, the newly-restored Tudor RRevival mansion now known as Winter Hill invited the community over to celebrate its official opening this past Sunday (Oct. 14). Those tenants, the Hudson Highlands Land Trust (HHLT), the Garden Conservancy (GC) and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Com- pany (HVSF) among them share goals combining preservation with accessibil- ity; these goals are at the core of Winter Hill itself. Once threatened with development, the National Register of Historic Places-listed 120-year-old property, located off of Snake Hill Road in Soprano Julianne Heckert and baritone Michael McKee, both from Garrison, will perform at Chapel Restoration Oct. 21. Garrison and built for the Rev. Walter Thompson and his family, has been spared from a tear-down fate, rescued from decay, and instead renovated and restored, its new identity that of a local epicenter for local nonprofits, replete Heckert and McKee Return in with cultural and educational programming open to the public. Winter Hill (its new name honoring its lengthy popularity as a sledding spot, where the sledding will continue) was Song to the Chapel Restoration the family home for the Thompsons for about 50 years. Thompson served as rector at St. Philip’s for a period before Helen Keller’s father in The Miracle By Alison Rooney McKee concurred, “Taking the risk serving at the Church of St. John the of getting up in front of people, wanting Worker at the Depot Theatre, followed Divine in New York City and the he Chapel Restoration features to give the audience something good, by a challenging musical role there, Mr. American Church in Lucerne, artists from around the world, but makes us get ready, bear down, Peachum in Weill’s Threepenny Opera. Switzerland, among others. He retired on Oct. 21 it features two from seriously.” Also fulfilling has been singing at St. to Garrison, briefly returning to St. T This year, with more shared singing Philip’s. “I’ve had a great opportunity to just around the riverbend as soprano Philip’s as interim rector in 1907 and Julianne Heckert and baritone Michael experience, they decided to spend more do solos in oratorio as well as many chairing the Putnam County Board of McKee, both from Garrison, return for time with duets. McKee said: “Julie and duets with Julie, so our artistic Child Welfare. their second tandem performance there, I have worked together on music of all collaboration has evolved.” After the last of the Thompsons died accompanied by Paul Heckert on piano. kinds over several years now, so we’re Heckert also studied theater in college, in 1939, the house became a residence Whereas last year’s program tuned in to each other, as it were, and earning a B.A. from Skidmore. She grew for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. included classical works, this year the have an appreciation of each other’s up in Garrison and spent her early days After that, it was used as a retirement pair’s selections are farther-ranging: approach to the work. This is our second at a place where she spends a lot of time home for Christian Brothers of the from Yip Harburg to John Prine, Barber, recital with Paul Heckert, and of course now: the Depot Theatre, where she is the Christian Schools, and, finally, as the Menotti and Bernstein to duets by he and Julie have made music together house manager, frequently found staff- Nazareth Life Center, which, in its over Schumann and Fauré. Paul Heckert will for as long as they’ve known each other, ing the box of- (Continued on page 11) 28 years of (Continued on page 11) also locally premiere some songs he so that chemistry works into the mix composed to poems by Lord Byron and very well.” Edgar Allan Poe. McKee did have prior vocal Heckert and McKee’s first concert experience. He majored in theater, took was the culmination of three years of voice lessons, and performed in teacher-student collaboration, which musicals during his undergraduate began when McKee started studying years at the University of Washington, voice with Heckert after hearing her “but I didn’t take it seriously then. Now sing with the St. Philips Choir. He I’m applying myself to learning the art recalled, “I was so moved by the and craft of it.” After graduating, McKee experience of listening to Julie sing. worked as a professional actor in Seattle Seeing that she knew how to sing, I and shifted to New York, where he did thought she could teach me how to sing.” what actors do: showcases, commercials, “Mike came to me, asking for voice tending bar. “It got tiresome, and I lessons,” Heckert continued. “We started started feeling as if success as an actor working. Since he was smart and wouldn’t overlap with success as an wanted to sing so badly, he progressed artist anyway.” Reflecting on what really quickly. He joined the choir and would be more satisfying, McKee went did solos.” The initial joint recital was back to school to study psychology, Heckert’s idea. “From my history, there eventually receiving his Ph.D. in the is nothing like a concert to get you to field. Clinical psychology has been his prepare and really learn a piece of “second” career for over 20 years now. music, rather than just singing it once a A few years ago, at Heckert’s urging, The front exterior of Winter Hill Photo by A. Rooney week in lessons.” McKee returned to acting, playing 8 Oct. 19, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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Shabbat Dinner Service Sitting on The Calendar 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Looking for things to do in and around Philipstown? Grab The Calendar 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring | 845-265-8011 philipstownreformsynagogue.org the Bench and go. For more details and ongoing events, visit philipstown.info. ✥ ✥ by Tara Send event listings to [email protected]. See you around town! Service at Beacon Hebrew Alliance 7:30 P.M. 331 VERPLANCK, BEACON Reflections Renewed: Hudson River 847-831-2012 | beaconhebrewalliance.org Friday, October 19 Images Revisited 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. BOSCOBEL Service at Reform Temple of Putnam Valley Kids & Community 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 8 P.M. 362 CHURCH, PUTNAM VALLEY 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org 845-528-4774 | ny069.urj.net Country Bumpkins Embroidery Workshops 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER Manitoga Tour 477 Main St., Beacon 845-831-4988 11 A.M. RUSSEL WRIGHT DESIGN CENTER Saturday, October 20 howlandculturalcenter.org 584 Route 9D, Garrison Cost: $15 per person; $13 seniors; $5 children Kids & Community Preschool on the Farm under 12. Register online at brownpapertickets.com 10 A.M. & 1:30 P.M. COMMON GROUND FARM Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 8:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. BOSCOBEL 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls Cold Spring Designers Trunk Show 1601 Route 9D, Garrison | csfarmmarket.org 845-231-4424 | commongroundfarm.org 7 - 9 P.M., SIMPLY ELEGANT SALON Cost: $10 per session 90 Main St., Cold Spring | 914-621-1560 like bicycles. People who ride them Country Bumpkins Embroidery Workshops Children Read to Dogs 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER are sometimes another matter. Many Theater & Film I bicyclists use 9D where they have a 3:30 - 5 P.M. DESMOND-FISH LIBRARY See details under Friday. track at the side of the road exclusively 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-424-3020 Pinkalicious – A Musical for their use. Yet, if there are two or desmondfishlibrary.org 7 P.M. BEACON THEATRE Food Pantry three of them they feel entitled to ride 445 Main St., Beacon | 845-226-8099 9 - 10 A.M. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF alongside each other, having important Wine Tasting thebeacontheatre.org | Tickets: $15 PHILIPSTOWN conversations and intruding into the 4 - 7 P.M. ARTISAN WINE SHOP 10 Academy St., Cold Spring roadway so that motorists, such as my 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org 180 Main St., Beacon Searching for Sugar Man chauffeur taking me to Dockside for 845-440-6923 | artisanwineshop.com 7:30 P.M., DOWNING FILM CENTER a walk, have to brake and wait to pass 19 Front St., Newburgh Kessman Farms Pumpkin Patch them in safety. NHFD Pizza Night and Ice Cream Social 845-561-3686 | downingfilmcenter.com 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. 313 CORNWALL HILL ROAD, And then there was last Sunday when 4 - 8 P.M. NORTH HIGHLANDS FIRE HOUSE PATTERSON | 845-878-7492 scores of them took over the village. 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring | 845-265-9595 Many wore outfits as if they were in nhfd21.org | Phone ahead for take-out. Music Nature Program: Woolly Bear Caterpillars the Tour de France. I hope they weren’t 10 A.M. OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER channeling Lance Armstrong with his David Bromberg Big Band Investigative Ghost Tour 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall unfortunate history. They stalked around 8 P.M. TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL 6 P.M., BOSCOBEL 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org as if they had been given the keys to 13 Main St., Tarrytown 1601 Route 9D, Garrison Cost: $7/Adults, $5/Children. Members: $5/$3. the village, paying me no attention at all 914-631-3390 Ext. 100 | tarrytownmusichall. 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org Cost: $45 and nearly treading on me. One of them org Tickets from $39 Garrison School Fall Festival decided to change his clothes on Main NOON - 3 P.M. GARRISON SCHOOL Street, stripping down to his undershorts. Health, Sports & Outdoors Meetings & Lectures 1100 Route 9D, Garrison Alors, not a pretty sight. In fact, I was Haldane vs. Putnam Valley Modified startled by how flabby many of these Free Computer Help 845-424-3689 | gufspta.org Volleyball demons of exercise were. 2 P.M. DESMOND-FISH LIBRARY 4:15 P.M. HALDANE SCHOOL 472 Route 403, Garrison Regional Cider Tasting ✥ ✥ ✥ 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 3 - 6 P.M., ARTISAN WINE SHOP What a shambles, mais oui. It was 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 180 Main St., Beacon interesting and I quite enjoyed it. A NHFD District Workshop Meeting 845-440-6923 | artisanwineshop.com cyclist imperiously directed traffic into Haldane vs. Arlington Boys’ Soccer 5:30 P.M. NORTH HIGHLANDS FIRE HOUSE a jam on little Furnace Street as if he 4:30 P.M. ST. BASIL ACADEMY 504 Fishkill, Cold Spring | nhfd21.org Free Admission to Children’s Museum had been deputized. One of the boss’s 79 St. Basil Road, Garrison 5 - 8 P.M. MID-HUDSON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM friends had to drive against the traffic 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org Waterfront Improvement Project Dedication 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie on one-way Rock Street to reach her 6 P.M. WATERFRONT, COLD SPRING 845-471-0589 | mhcm.org building. Some residents who had not Art & Design coldspringny.gov been warned that they lived in a no-go Health, Sports & Outdoors area were unable to use their cars to Collaborative Concepts Outdoor Fishkill Historical Society Dinner escape. Further, it seems the organizers Sculpture Exhibit 7 P.M. ROMBOUT FIRE DEPARTMENT Philipstown Garden Club Highway Clean-Up had forgotten Fair Street is one-way on DAWN TO DUSK, SAUNDERS FARM 901 Main St., Fishkill 8 –10 a.m. Desmond-Fish Library Sundays. 853 Old Albany Post Rd., Garrison 845-896-9560 | fishkillhistoricalsociety.org 472 Route 403, Garrison They also had forgotten that if 845-528-1797 | collaborativeconcepts.org Reservations required Please drive carefully and slowly near workers. Main Street was closed, people couldn’t get to work. In fact, one restaurant Beginner AA Meeting Pilates for Pink for Breast Cancer Research owner, afflicted by a lack of employees, 9:30 - 11 A.M. YOGA AT THE ROUNDHOUSE 8 P.M. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH stormed into the Goose and accused the 2 East Main St., Beacon | 845-440-3327 x309 10 Academy St., Cold Spring | 845-265-3220 boss of being responsible for the chaos. roundhousebeacon.com | Suggested donation: $10 She laughed ruefully, partly because presbychurchcoldspring.org not a single cyclist or supporter had entered the store even though there were plenty of unused parking spaces on Main Street. Another dismayed shopkeeper said it was the worst Sunday he could remember. Where were you, Dave Cook, when you were needed? The good news is that now all is serene at the Country Goose where the Cold Spring and Garrison Ornaments, hand-painted by local artist Sue DiGilio, are proving a big hit. Check them out, they are unique. The Country Goose 115 Main Street ✥ Cold Spring NY 845-265-2122 ✥ www.highlandbaskets.com www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Oct. 19, 2012 9

Bannerman Island Tour Open Book, A Song is Reflections Renewed: Hudson River 1:30 P.M. BEACON LANDING Born (Concert) Images Revisited 800-979-3370 prideofthehudson.com 8 P.M. PHILIPSTOWN.INFO 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. BOSCOBEL Cost: $130 adults, $25 for children 11 and under 69 Main St., Cold Spring See details under Friday. 845-809-5584 | Meet the Animals philipstown.info Manitoga Tour 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. WILDLIFE EDUCATION CENTER Free admission, donations 11 A.M. & 1:30 P.M. RUSSEL WRIGHT 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson appreciated DESIGN CENTER | See details under Friday. 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org Admission: $3. Members are free. Broadway Rox Great Gatsby House Tour 8 P.M., EISENHOWER HALL 2 P.M. DESMOND-FISH LIBRARY Art & Design THEATRE 472 Route 403, Garrison 655 Ruger Road, West Point 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Collaborative Concepts Outdoor 845-938-4159 | ikehall.com Registration required; space limited to 25 people. Sculpture Exhibit Rick Gedney, left, and Michele Rubin of Open Book, DAWN TO DUSK, SAUNDERS FARM performing on Saturday (See details in calendar.) See details under Friday. Catskills on Broadway Photo by Kristin Gedney-Palkoner Russel Wright: The Nature of Design 8 P.M. TARRYTOWN MUSIC 2 P.M. SAMUEL DORSKY MUSEUM OF ART HALL State University of New York, New Paltz Free Admission Saturday Kids’ Open Mic Night 13 Main St., Tarrytown | 914-631-3390 Ext. 100 845-424-3812 | russelwrightcenter.org 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. BOSCOBEL 6 P.M. 12 GRAPES | 12 N. Division St., Peekskill tarrytownmusichall.org | Tickets from $35 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org Warehouse Reflections (Installation) Meetings & Lectures 7 - 9 P.M. HUDSON VALLEY CENTER FOR Health, Sports & Outdoors CONTEMPORARY ART Reflections Renewed: Hudson River Images Beacon4Obama Meeting See details under Saturday. Revisited | 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. BOSCOBEL Harvest Celebration at Glynwood Farm 10 A.M. BEAHIVE BEACON See details under Friday. 1 - 4 P.M. 362 GLYNWOOD ROAD, COLD SPRING 291 Main St., Beacon 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org Theater & Film 845-765-1890 | beahivebzzz.com Great Swamp Art Exhibit and Celebration See website for schedule. Reservations Chimpanzee 11 A.M. - 5 P.M. CHRIST CHURCH, PAWLING required. Cost: $10 per adult. Children free. NOON, JACOB BURNS CENTER Creative Writing Workshop 845-878-9248 | frogs-ny.org 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville | 914-747-5555 11:30 A.M. – 5:45 P.M. COLD SPRING Bannerman Island Tour burnsfilmcenter.org | Part of Focus on Nature 917-796-5641 for info | Cost: $75 Manitoga Tour 1:30 P.M. BEACON LANDING series sponsored by Scenic Hudson. Rated G 11 A.M. & 1:30 P.M. RUSSEL WRIGHT See details under Saturday. Introduction to Buddhism DESIGN CENTER | See details under Friday. Pinkalicious – A Musical NOON, GRAYMOOR SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER Meet the Animals 1350 Route 9, Garrison | 914-522-9044 3 P.M. BEACON THEATRE Dia:Beacon Events 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. WILDLIFE EDUCATION CENTER See details under Friday. 1 P.M. Dia:Beacon Tour See details under Saturday. Sons of Peekskill in the Civil War NOON & 2 P.M. The Pure Awareness of the Searching for Sugar Man 12:30 P.M. BILLY PATTISON’S GRAVESITE, Absolute (Discussion) Judith Weis - Do Fish Sleep? 3 P.M. & 5:15 P.M., DOWNING FILM CENTER HILLSIDE CEMETERY, PEEKSKILL 3 Beekman St., Beacon 4 P.M. BEACON INSTITUTE See details under Friday. 914-736-0473 | peekskillmuseum.org 845-440-0100 | diabeacon.org 199 Main St., Beacon | 845-838-1600 | bire.org Slide show follows at 2 p.m. at Peekskill Museum,

124 Union Ave. | Cost: $5 (free to members) Halloween With Edgar Allan Poe Cold Spring Designers Trunk Show Art & Design 7 P.M. BOSCOBEL 1 - 5 P.M., SIMPLY ELEGANT SALON See details under Saturday. Free Computer Help See details under Friday. Collaborative Concepts Outdoor 2 P.M. DESMOND-FISH LIBRARY Sculpture Exhibit See details under Friday. DAWN TO DUSK, SAUNDERS FARM Melissa Meyer Exhibit Opening Reception See details under Friday. 6 - 8 P.M. GARRISON ART CENTER (Continued on page 10) Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 5 P.M. PUTNAM HISTORY MUSEUM 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org 63 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 845-265-4010 | putnamhistorymuseum.org Warehouse Reflections (Installation) Cost: $5. Free to members. 7 - 9 P.M. HUDSON VALLEY CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART | 100 N. Water St., Lantern Tour of Fort Montgomery Peekskill | 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org 6:30 P.M. & 7:30 P.M., FORT MONTGOMERY Theater & Film 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery 845-446-2134 | Reservations required. Cost: $3 Searching for Sugar Man 3 P.M. & 5:15 P.M., DOWNING FILM CENTER Religious Services See details under Friday. Reconciliation at Our Lady of Loretto Halloween With Edgar Allan Poe 4:30 P.M. 24 FAIR ST., COLD SPRING 7 P.M. BOSCOBEL 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org | Tickets: $40 Jazz Vespers 5:30 P.M. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Pinkalicious – A Musical 10 Academy, Cold Spring 7 P.M. BEACON THEATRE 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org See details under Friday. Saturday Vigil at Our Lady of Loretto Silent Film Series: Vampyr 5:30 P.M. 24 FAIR ST., COLD SPRING 7 P.M. BUTTERFIELD LIBRARY 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Sunday, October 21 With live score by Cary Brown. Free. Kids & Community Rocky Horror Picture Show 11:30 P.M. TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL Pioneer Living Series 13 Main St., Tarrytown | 914-631-3390 Ext. 100 2 P.M. COMMON GROUND FARM tarrytownmusichall.org | Tickets: $12 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls 845-231-4424 | commongroundfarm.org Music

Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore @ The Met: Transfer and Stencil Techniques for Kids Live in HD 2 P.M. HUDSON VALLEY CENTER FOR 1 P.M. BARDAVON THEATER CONTEMPORARY ART | 1701 Main St., Peekskill 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org Space is limited. RSVP to [email protected] Tickets: Adults $26, children $19 Friends of Butterfield Reception Peter Yarrow in Concert 4:30 P.M. BUTTERFIELD LIBRARY 8 P.M. HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring | 845-265-3040 | 477 Main St., Beacon | 845-831-4988 | butterfieldlibrary.org | Tickets: $45 howlandculturalcenter | Tickets: $15 10 Oct. 19, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Meetings & Lectures Theater & Film The Calendar (from page 9) Music PCNR Candidates’ Searching for Sugar Man Forum 7:30 P.M., DOWNING FILM CENTER Too Human (Great Gatsby Series) 7 P.M. HALDANE See details under Friday. 2 P.M. MAHOPAC LIBRARY 668 Route 6, SCHOOL Mahopac 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Music 845-628-2009 | mahopaclibrarysite.org Spring | 845-265-9254 Open Mic at Bank Square Coffeehouse haldaneschool.org 7:30 P.M. 129 MAIN ST., BEACON Julie Heckert and Michael McKee 845-440-7165 | banksquarecoffeehouse.com 4 P.M. CHAPEL RESTORATION Presidential Debate 45 Market St., Cold Spring Watch Party 845-265-5537 | chapelrestoration.com 8 P.M. BEAHIVE BEACON Meetings & Lectures 291 Main St., Beacon Beacon Historical Society 845-765-1890 | Brooklyn Rider (Quartet) 7 P.M. HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER beahivebzzz.com 4 P.M. HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER 477 Main St., Beacon 477 Main St., Beacon | 845-297-9243 Big Red, by Marcia Spivak, at the Saunders Farm 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org howlandmusic.org | Tickets: $30; $10 students. Collaborative Concepts Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit (See Religious Services Photo by Amy Lipton Board of Trustees Workshop details in The Calendar under Friday.) Eucharistic Adoration Keb Mo 7:30 P.M. VILLAGE HALL 7 P.M. OUR LADY OF 7 P.M. BARDAVON THEATER 85 Main St., Cold Spring United Methodist Church LORETTO | 24 Fair St., 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Cold Spring | 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org 11 A.M. 216 MAIN ST., COLD SPRING 845-265-3365 Environmental Law in the Hudson Valley: Religious Services Tuesday, October 23 Ending ‘Business as Usual’ 7:30 P.M. CORNWALL PRESBYTERIAN Our Lady of Loretto Monday, October 22 FELLOWSHIP HALL | 222 Hudson St., Cornwall 7:30, 9, & 11:45 A.M. 24 FAIR ST., COLD SPRING Kids & Community 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com Kids & Community Boy Scouts Suggested donation: $7; Museum members: $5 3:30 P.M. DESMOND-FISH LIBRARY St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Bridge Club 472 Route 403, Garrison Women’s AA Meeting 8 & 10:30 A.M. 1 CHESTNUT ST., COLD SPRING 9 A.M. - NOON, HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 7:30 P.M. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 845-265-2539 | stmaryscoldspring.org 477 Main St., Beacon | 845-831-4988 howlandculturalcenter.org. | Cost: $3 10 Academy St., Cold Spring Furry Friends Reading Buddies 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 3:30 P.M. BUTTERFIELD LIBRARY 8 & 10:30 A.M. 1101 ROUTE 9D, GARRISON Little Bookworms (2.5 to 5 years) 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org 10 A.M. BUTTERFIELD LIBRARY 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Wednesday, October 24 Registration required. For children ages 6 to 10. St. Basil’s Academy Greek Orthodox Chapel 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 8:30 A.M. ROUTE 9D, GARRISON Kids & Community 845-424-3500 | saintbasilacademy.org Health, Sports & Outdoors Magic Tree House Book Club (Grades 1-3) 3:30 P.M. BUTTERFIELD LIBRARY Mah Jongg Open Play Youth Basketball Skills/Drills (Grades 6-8) 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. VFW HALL 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 6:15 - 7:15 P.M. PHILIPSTOWN Kemble Street, Cold Spring 845.265.3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 9 A.M. 65 OSCAWANA LAKE RD., RECREATION CENTER 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com PUTNAM VALLEY 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison | 845-424-4618 | Kids Craft Hour 845-528-8858 | stlukesputnamvalley.org philipstownrecreation.com | Cost: $1 4 P.M. DESMOND-FISH LIBRARY Desmond-Fish Library Events 10:15 A.M. Music & Movement for Toddlers 472 Route 403, Garrison Buddhist Meditation 1:30 P.M. Pre-School Story Hour Men’s Basketball 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 9 A.M. CHUANG YEN MONASTERY 7:30 P.M. PHILIPSTOWN RECREATION 472 Route 403, Garrison 2020 Route 301, Carmel CENTER 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 845-228-4288 | baus.org 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Health, Sports & Outdoors Cost: $3. Philipstown residents only. Weight Loss Surgery Seminar Dinner and Some Ed(ucation) South Highland Methodist Church 5:30 P.M. HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITAL CENTER 6 P.M., GLENWOOD FARM 9:30 A.M. 19 SNAKE HILL ROAD, GARRISON Art & Design 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring 845-265-3365 845-265-3338 Ext. 101 | glynwood.org Collaborative Concepts Outdoor 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events Reservations required | email [email protected] Sculpture Exhibit Quaker Friends Worship DAWN TO DUSK, SAUNDERS FARM Art & Design 10 A.M. WHYATT HOME See details under Friday. Health, Sports & Outdoors 845-424-3525 | Call for directions. Collaborative Concepts Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit History Hike with Carl Heitmuller Reflections Renewed: Hudson River St. Joseph’s Chapel DAWN TO DUSK, SAUNDERS FARM 10 A.M. HUDSON HIGHLANDS NATURE MUSEUM Images Revisited 10:15 A.M. 74 UPPER STATION ROAD, GARRISON See details under Friday. 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. BOSCOBEL 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com 845-534-5506 Ext. 204 | hhnaturemuseum.org See details under Friday. Reflections Renewed: Hudson River Church on the Hill Music Images Revisited Haldane vs. Mahopac Modified Volleyball 10:30 A.M. 245 MAIN ST., COLD SPRING 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. BOSCOBEL 4:15 P.M. HALDANE SCHOOL 845-265-2022 | coldspringchurchonthehill.org Community Chorus See details under Friday. 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 7 P.M. HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org First Presbyterian Church 477 Main St., Beacon 10:30 A.M. 10 ACADEMY ST., COLD SPRING 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org (Continued on page 11) 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org Garrison’s Finest Philipstown Nails Grand Opening Large pie and large Manicure/Pedicure order of wings Waxing/Facial and 2-liter Pepsi Massage Pizzeria and Restaurant $19.95 plus tax with this coupon (Not valid with other offers)

2 Large cheese pies Special Grand Opening Offer: 1 large house salad Join our free membership and Questions? 2-liter soda receive 1/2 off on every other visit. Call 845.809.5285. $24.95 2534 Route 9, Garrison plus tax We are conveniently located in with this coupon Philipstown Square, off Route 9 in 845.265.3344 (Toppings extra. Philipstown, near the intersection of Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Not valid with other offers. Route 9 and Fishkill Road. Not valid Fridays & Saturdays.) Fridays & Saturdays until 10 p.m. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Oct. 19, 2012 11

The Calendar (from page 10) A Sparkling Autumn Opening for Winter Hill (from page 7) Art & Design operation ending in 2008, provided rected, revitalized structure is an exam- services for unwed mothers. ple. And a great building needs great ten- Collaborative Concepts Outdoor Garrison’s Christopher Buck, a founda- ants; three greats are here: a cornerstone

Sculpture Exhibit tion president, philanthropist and HHLT of gardens, open space and culture. This DAWN TO DUSK, SAUNDERS FARM vice chairman, was among many local overlap forms the foundation of this com- See details under Friday. conservationists who feared that the par- munity, making it a place where people cel of land holding the property would be want to be — residents and visitors.” Reflections Renewed: Hudson River bought and overdeveloped. From an initial Buck then ran down an abundant list Images Revisited response of hoping the property wouldn’t of people, quite a few local, who contrib- 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. BOSCOBEL fall into the wrong hands, Buck summoned uted to Winter Hill’s successful resur- See details under Friday. up a solution of adaptive reuse, purchasing rection. Noting that “in an old building the property and creating a center that, as like this there are plenty of surprises, Theater & Film he categorized it at the reception, “retains changes and challenges,” Buck singled architectural history, saves resources, and out his architect, Francisco Ramirez of Andrew Young: Nature Cinematographer Christopher Buck making his opening creates unique spaces.” BKSK architects, saying “he instilled 7:30 P.M. JACOB BURNS CENTER remarks Photo by A. Rooney 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville In his welcoming remarks at Sunday’s confidence in all of us; where there were idiosyncrasies, he adapted.” Buck said his 914-747-5555 | burnsfilmcenter.org | Part of reception, Buck commended Town of mission.” The HHLT was the first tenant general contractor, Walter Heitmann (of Focus on Nature series sponsored by Scenic Hudson Philipstown Supervisor Richard Shea for of the three to move in, taking up resi- Heitmann & Heitmann, Hopewell Junc- “leading us through a process allowing dency this past May, as renovations were tion), “constantly made decisions based Searching for Sugar Man us to retain the atmosphere.” Buck called still underway. on quality and integrity.” Buck also had 7:30 P.M., DOWNING FILM CENTER the Philipstown Comprehensive Plan “a Antonia Adezio, president of the Gar- kind words for his “owner’s representa- See details under Friday. part of a larger plan to move Philipstown den Conservancy, followed, saying: “We tive,” Sam Haupt. into the future while preserving the outgrew our space years ago. We’re Praising many others, including Heit- Music past.” Buck also acknowledged the con- homegrown but have had no opportu- mann foreman Mark Simmons, Buck men- tributions of the late realtor Matt Ship- nity for you to see us. … We’ve used this Open Mic Night tioned carpenters Yuri Koukhta and John man, saying Shipman “knew there was community as a launching pad for a na- 8 P.M. WHISTLING WILLIE’S Sotirdy; Andrew Pidala of Pidala Electrics; an opportunity to use the property to tional organization. … We look forward 184 Main St., Cold Spring Pete Giachinta, also of Pidala Electrics (for benefit the community.” Earlier on Sun- to welcoming more of our friends and 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com his “smiles and smartness”); the exterior day, there was a special ceremony honor- neighbors — we’re glad to have neigh- lighting of James Hartford; the stonework Meetings & Lectures ing Shipman by dedicating the “Shipman bors and to be here.” The GC moved in of John Benjamin; stained glass restora- Library,” which will house a collection of during August. Beacon4Obama Meeting tion from Ray LaRanger; Nicholas Poud- books relating to nature and the Hudson HVSF Artistic Director Terry O’Brien, 6:30 P.M. BEAHIVE BEACON Highlands region. er’s landscape design; the plantings of Rita Jo Riehle; media and IT installation by speaking of Festival’s new home for its 291 Main St., Beacon As people continuously streamed into Pete Hayjosh; plastering from Frank Cat- costume shop along with prop and cos- 845-765-1890 | beahivebzzz.com the opening celebration throughout the ano; plumbing and heating by Bill Haupt- tume storage facilities, was more anec- warm October afternoon, others associ- man; painting by Eric Heitmann; and Tino dotal, describing interviews with poten- Church on the Hill Events ated with Winter Hill spoke. Shea said he Yannitelli, “who designed and welded and tial designers in which he has told them 6:30 P.M. Hill Top Visionaries (Young Adults) “felt lucky — good things happen because installed my fire escape.” “the costumes have to look really good. 7 P.M. Bible Study | 245 Main St., Cold Spring people make them happen. This resur- 845-265-2022 | coldspringchurchonthehill.org Buck reserved special praise for his But you have to build them outside, in wife, designer Deborah Buck, describing the mud. Now we have a costume shop, people can actually lay their work out, Garrison School Board Health, Sports & Outdoors how “the rest of us struggled for days on 7:30 P.M. GARRISON SCHOOL the exterior color. She knew intrinsically and 350-odd loads of laundry can be 1100 Route 9D, Garrison Prenatal and Early Postpartum Discussion what the color should be. … It’s a perfect done here each week. … There will be no 845-424-3689 | gufs.org Group | 5:30 P.M. DEMPSEY HOUSE combination of modern flair and respect more dead possums found in costume 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor for the period. Thanks, Deborah — no- containers!” O’Brien called Winter Hill Visual Arts Book Club 914-736-7700 | hvhc.org/events body does it better.” “an extraordinary environment for us to 7:30 P.M. HUDSON VALLEY CENTER FOR Representatives of each of the three fit into: one administrator, three entities, CONTEMPORARY ART | 1701 Main St., Peekskill Meditation Class nonprofit tenants also spoke to the and open, shared space.” 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org 7 P.M. HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER crowd, HHLT Executive Director Andy Closing out the remarks, Chris Buck 477 Main St., Beacon Chmar thanking “Chris and Deborah alluded to “two final thoughts: Life Support Group 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org for creating this structure, taking your Imagine my good fortune to be in a 7:30 P.M. ST. PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH vision and making it so spectacular.” position to do something like this which 1101 Route 9D, Garrison Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Chmar urged attendees to “take in the allows these organizations to focus on 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org 7:30 P.M. PHILIPSTOWN RECREATION CENTER architectural detail and design elements, their missions.” With that he urged those 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison see the level of craftsmanship that has in attendance to enjoy the day, which Town Board Workshop 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com gone into this.” He said the HHLT “now most appeared to be doing for hours af- 7:30 P.M. PHILIPSTOWN TOWN HALL Cost: $3. Philipstown residents only. has a home for the organization that re- terwards on the sunstruck bluestone ter- 238 Main St., Cold Spring spects the mission by being a part of that race and inside. 845-265-5200 | philipstown.com Art & Design Collaborative Concepts Outdoor Sculpture Religious Services | DAWN TO DUSK, SAUNDERS FARM Heckert and McKee Return in Song to Chapel Restoration Exhibit (from page 7) See details under Friday. Morning Minyan fice andwelcoming patrons to the shows 8:30 A.M. BEACON HEBREW ALLIANCE each, and are very much involved in Reflections Renewed: Hudson River with her warm smile. “I was a teenage 331 Verplanck Ave., Beacon community life in Philipstown. Images Revisited | 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. dancehall girl in Paint Your Wagon 847-831-2012 | beaconhebrewalliance.org Heckert is excited about this year’s BOSCOBEL | See details under Friday. there! I always loved to sing, but I didn’t concert. “It’s a lovely program, devised take voice lessons until I got to college.” from music we just wanted to sing. The Thursday, October 25 Cocktails & Canvas Right after college graduation, Heck- whole point of the exercise, for me, seems 7 P.M. BEAHIVE BEACON | 291 Main St., Beacon ert landed a job understudying all of to come down to sharing those compo- Kids & Community 845-765-1890 | eat-paint-love.com Cost: $30 the women in the chorus of the tour- sitions that just won’t leave my brain or ing production of Evita. After return- voicebox until they’ve been shared. The Nature Strollers Theater & Film ing to New York City she studied voice. challenge is to find the most honest, re- 10 A.M. OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER Searching for Sugar Man It was during those years that Heckert laxed place for the song to come from. 100 Muser Drive (across from 174 Angola), 7:30 P.M. DOWNING FILM CENTER truly got to know her voice. “My voice That might be most easily done with Cornwall | 845-534-5506 See details under Friday. tends to, like, to do that operatic thing. songs that are old friends, but some- hhnaturemuseum.org | Cost: $5; members free. I’ve tried to argue with it … but I can’t. times new pieces just have a way of sit- Music If I had my choice I’d be Janis Joplin or ting right and feeling like old friends Bouncing Babies Judy Garland. But there is a limit to my from the start. I feel that way about the 10:30 A.M. BUTTERFIELD LIBRARY Sons of the Never Wrong instrument. My life is somewhat colored Schumann and Fauré duets Mike pro- 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 7:30 P.M. HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER through the prism of this opera sound.” posed we sing. It has been a joy finding 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 477 Main St., Beacon 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenterorg Shifting her focus to a new type of mu- the harmonic blend in those and the oth- sic, Heckert started singing with the Col- er duets we sing as well.” Brownies Admission $15; $12 for students and seniors. legiate Chorale. Eventually she returned The concert will take place at 4 p.m. 3:30 P.M. DESMOND-FISH LIBRARY to Garrison with her husband, Paul. and is free of charge, with contributions 472 Route 403, Garrison Meetings & Lectures McKee, in the meantime, had also welcome. Free parking is available at the 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Special Board Meeting: Comprehensive Plan shifted north, moving to Garrison in adjacent Metro-North lot. For more in- 7:30 P.M. VILLAGE HALL | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 1999. “I really loved New York City,” he formation visit chapelrestoration.org. Garrison Middle School Poetry Slam 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov said, “but it was a struggle wanting to be Note: This article contains some ma- 7-9 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D, an actor and giving it up. Now I love it terial from an earlier Philipstown.info Garrison | 845-424-3689 | gufs.org Visit www.philipstown.info for news here and still get to enjoy the city.” interview with Heckert and McKee. updates and latest information. McKee and Heckert have two children 12 Oct. 19, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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time. The landscapes seem to be mov- tend that it is 1922 and that they have tury ensemble.” The musicians play in Maria Lago Studio ing and changing along with the journey been invited to a grand party by the mys- venues as varied as Joe’s Pub and Alice Presents Exodus the assembled groups or tribes of people terious Jay Gatsby. Tully Hall in New York City, Tdai-ji Tem- aria Lago’s new series, Exodus, will seem to be undertaking. Although the Castle Rock was built in 1881 and ex- ple in Japan, the Library of Congress, Mbe on exhibit at Maria Lago Studio urban, rural, and lunar geographies panded in 1906. It is one of the most rec- San Francisco Jazz, and the South by 502 in Beacon throughout the month of change, the paintings imply that the col- ognizable man-made landmarks of the Southwest Festival. October. These paintings are a continu- lective immigrant and migratory experi- Hudson Highlands. Cat Rock is a grand During the 2011-1012 season, Brooklyn ation of Lago’s traditional expressionis- ence leads to a better place. As the title stone mansion on a 100-acre estate that Rider celebrated its Carnegie Hall debut tic style that combines works of strong of the paintings Exodus refers to the bib- was built in 1919. Both houses overlook at Zankel Hall and embarked on two U.S. color, brush and texture with messages lical reference, the works portray an age- the Hudson River. tours and its first trip to China, with con- of spiritual and social matters. Lago has old story replaying itself throughout the People going on the tour will meet in certs in Beijing and Hong Kong. been mining this vein for the last 25 millennium and still happening today. the Desmond-Fish Library parking lot at Born of a desire to use the medium of years in New York, exhibiting throughout “These works deal with persecution 2 p.m. and go as a group to the houses. the string quartet as a vehicle for com- the metro region and in her native home- and human rights violations that create Visitors are not to go by themselves. Pre- munication across a large section of his- land of Spain. Maria Lago Studio 502 in refugees in underdeveloped countries, as registration is required. Parking is limit- tory and geography, Brooklyn Rider is Beacon has been her working studio and well as legal and illegal immigrants mov- ed. The library requests a $10 suggested equally devoted to the interpretation of exhibit space since the spring of 2011. ing in search of work, food and shelter donation to pay for expenses. To reserve classical quartet literature and to the The new works are concerned with in developed countries,” explains Lago. a place for the house tour, go to the li- creation of new works. The musicians the experience of higher awareness and An immigrant herself, the works provide brary’s webpage at Desmondfishlibrary. worked with several contemporary com- insight into the personal org or go to brownpapertickets.com posers such as Philip Glass, and they also story of an established and enter in “Great Gatsby,” or call the regularly perform pieces written or ar- artist who is very much library at 845-424-3020. The Desmond- ranged by members of the group. Their enjoying the journey. Fish Library is located at 472 Route 403 desire to extend the borders of conven- Maria Lago Studio 502 in Garrison. tional string quartet programming has is located at 502 Main Libraries and cultural organizations come from their longstanding participa- St. in Beacon. For more throughout Putnam County are present- tion in Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, information, call 845- ing a variety of concerts, discussions, and they have been involved in a series 765-8421 or visit mariala- and other events related to the classic of museum residencies. gostudio502.wordpress. book The Great Gatsby. Copies of the For its concert at the Howland Cen- com. book are available at the Desmond-Fish ter, the quartet has chosen to perform a Library. For more information about the program of works that span three cen- various events being offered, go to Put- turies: Seven Steps by Brooklyn Rider, Desmond- namCountyReads.org. the String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat Major, Fish Library Op. 12 by Felix Mendelsohn, Culai by Lev Painting from the Exodus series Sponsors Great Cold Spring’s 5K Turkey “Ljova” Zhurbin, Three Pieces for String Photo courtesy of Maria Lago Studio Quartet by Igor Stravinsky, String Quar- Gatsby House Trot Benefits Spirit Award tet No. 2, Sz. 67 by Bela Bartok, and Per- Tours n Nov. 22, the Third Annual Cold sian Miniatures for String Quartet by spiritual revelation that results from Spring 5K Turkey Trot run/walk will Colin Jacobsen. n Sunday, Oct. 21, the Desmond-Fish O the movement of peoples throughout be held to raise funds for the Kristen and The concert will take place on Sunday, Library will present a guided tour the world. The paintings show groups O Fred Faust Spirit Award, which is given an- Oct. 21, at 4 p.m. at the Howland Cultural of Castle Rock and Cat Rock, fabulous of seemingly displaced and anonymous nually to two Haldane graduating seniors Center, 477 Main St. in Beacon, and will be mansions where Great Gatsby-like par- peoples moving though landscapes that who show the most school/team spirit in followed by a reception to meet the artists. ties would have taken place. Visitors are are familiar and yet foreign at the same the classroom or on the court or field. Tickets are $30 ($10 for students) and encouraged to come in costume and pre- The award started in 2005 to remem- can be reserved by calling 845-297-9243 ber and honor Fred Faust, who attended or on the Chamber Music Circle’s website and filmed every game played by his www.howlandmusic.org where further three children, Fred, Bob, and Kristen. information on this and other presenta- He would make copies of the games for tions by HCMC can be found. parents, teammates and coaches. Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? In 2006, when Kristen died of sudden Jason Kao Hwang cardiac arrest, her name was added to her father’s award. She loved Haldane Performs With His and graduated in 1996 as a member of Quartet at Chapel the basketball state cham- pions. Kristen was a so- cial worker and had been working her dream job,  
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(from previous page) has released three Scenic Hudson Calls for son River Valley. Their strategy combines BeaconArts will honor at the event CDs: EDGE, Stories Before Within, and land acquisition, support for agriculture, three individuals who have played vital most recently Crossroads Unseen. Cross- Photos for Exhibition citizen-based advocacy, and planning roles in supporting the arts in Beacon. roads Unseen was selected as one of the top o celebrate its 50th anniversary year tools to create environmentally healthy Thom Joyce is a long-time Beaconite and CDs of 2011 by critics from The New York Tin 2013, Scenic Hudson is creating a communities, champion “smart” eco- one of the founders of Beacon’s Second Sat- City Jazz Record, All About Jazz and the major, curated exhibition of photographs nomic growth, open up riverfronts to the urdays. Margery Groten is the Long Dock Jazz Journalists Association. to tell the inspiring story of the Hudson public, and preserve the valley’s inspiring project director for Scenic Hudson and Karl Ackerman of All About Jazz called Valley’s people and communities. The ex- beauty and natural resources. To date, was instrumental in bringing Long Dock EDGE “a stellar line-up of free jazz vet- hibition will travel to approximately six Scenic Hudson has created or enhanced Park and the River Center for Beacon. Su- erans.” He added, “The notion that the significant public spaces throughout the more than 50 parks, preserves and his- san Sayre Batton, Dia:Beacon’s managing next great force in new jazz could be a Hudson Valley during 2013. Profession- toric sites up and down the Hudson River director, has striven to form a mutually violinist may seem a bit incongruous, but al and serious amateur photographers and conserved over 30,000 acres. beneficial relationship between Dia, Main Crossroads Unseen is fresh, exciting and are invited to submit photographs that Street, and the Beacon arts community. creative, and one of the best recordings speak to the valley’s magic and complexi- Michael Eck in Concert BeaconArts is a nonprofit organization of the year.” ties as well as the enduring love so many with the mission to support art events, Chapel board members Gwen Laster feel for the region. to Benefit Woody encourage a thriving arts community, and James Keepnews both play in Hwang’s The exhibition is being curated by Restoration Project and to promote Beacon as an arts des- 40-piece improvising string orchestra, Spon- Kate Menconeri, former program direc- tination. ound for Glory: 100 Years of Woody taneous River — in fact, it’s where the two tor with the Center for Photography at Proceeds from the event will benefit Guthrie, a benefit concert for the met, although they both lived in Cold Spring Woodstock and now with the Thomas B the BeaconArts’ general fund with a por- Beacon Sloop Club Woody Restoration at the time. Cole National Historic Site. She holds a tion going to the Clara Lou Gould Fund Project, will take place at the Hudson Admission to the event is $15, or $10 for master’s degree from the Center for Cu- for the Arts, which endeavors to fund art River Gallery on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. seniors and students. The Chapel Restoration ratorial Studies at Bard College. Advisors projects by local artists that benefit the Join roots scholar/songwriter/multi- is located at 45 Market St. in Cold Spring. on the project include photographer An- Beacon community. This annual event is instrumentalist Michael Eck in a one- nie Leibovitz, Metropolitan Museum of BeaconArts’ sole fundraiser. man celebration of 100 years of Ameri- Art Senior Curator of Photographs Mal- Reservations are requested. For more Pumpkins Will Glow at ca’s balladeer. Eck — who has performed colm Daniel, independent museum con- information on how to purchase tickets alongside icons like Pete Seeger and Desmond-Fish Library sultant William Burback (of Garrison), or to become a sponsor by paying online, Patti Smith — is debuting his new show photographer and Scenic visit beaconarts.org. on Guthrie’s actual centennial birth- Hudson Board Member Dawn day. Most frequently seen as a member Watson, and photographer of Ramblin Jug Stompers and Lost Ra- Bird Seed, Crows, Chili Robert Rodriguez, Jr. dio Rounders, Eck will perform a solo Entries must be received With Audubon Society selection of classic Guthrie songs, relate by Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, and he Putnam Highlands Audubon Soci- anecdotes from the singer’s life, and dis- should strictly follow com- ety (PHAS) will hold a day of programs play how Guthrie’s influence still drives T plete guidelines available at at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center American folk music. A selection of vin- scenichudson.org/exhibition- (TOEC) in Fahnestock State Park on Sat- tage, Guthrie-related vinyl albums on rules. Images selected to be urday, Nov. 3. Folkways will be on display, and a por- part of the traveling exhibi- Bird seed from the PHAS’s 20th Annual tion of the proceeds will be donated to tion will be announced on or Fall Bird Seed Sale will be available for the Woody Guthrie Foundation and Ar- before Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. pickup from 2:30 - 4 p.m. Seed should be chives. Eck, who produced and hosted Jack-o-lanterns at Desmond-Fish Library Photographs should cel- pre-ordered. Some seed will be available for the Caffe’s 52nd Anniversary tribute to Photo courtesy of Friends of the Desmond-Fish Library ebrate Scenic Hudson’s work sale on the day of the event. Order forms Guthrie, will explore Guthrie’s music during the last half century, can be downloaded at philipstown.info. from its roots in classic American folk he Friends of the Desmond-Fish Li- including environmental and conserva- Douglas A. Robinson will present The songs to his explosive creative streak in brary will sponsor their third annual tion strides; the region’s legendary beau- Uncommon Life of the American Crow 4 - T the 1940s with Dust Bowl Ballads and Pumpkin Glow event on Sunday, Oct. 28 ty; and challenges that remain along the 5 p.m. Robinson is assistant professor of the Columbia River Collection, as well as at 6:00 p.m. (rain or shine). Participants iconic river. The exhibition will be orga- biology at Mount Saint Mary’s College in the tunes he wrote for children and the bring carved pumpkins (with candles) to nized into five categories, determined by Newburgh. Most have heard the iconic call many collaborations by contemporary add to the glow and take them home when and in harmony with Scenic Hudson’s of American crows as they perch in trees musicians with unset lyrics housed in they go. It’s an opportunity to experience mission and activities. The categories cawing out signs of danger or communi- the Guthrie archives. The Hudson Riv- the glow of many lit pumpkins gathered are detailed below: cating with each other. This program will er Gallery is located at 199 Main St. in together, then enjoy cider, doughnuts, provide insights into their behavior, fam- • Inspiring Places to Experience Beacon. Tickets are $15 and available at and music with Stacy Labriola. ily structure and a bird’s-eye view of the Nature brownpapertickets.com. For more infor- Labriola is the director of a full-day crow’s world. • Family Farms Bring Bounty to Our mation, visit beaconsloopclub.org or call nursery school in Garrison. She has run The PHAS will end the day with their Tables 914-907-4928. many Baby & Me and pre-K music classes • Preservation and Transformation Fall Chili Party 5 - 6 p.m. Chef Mike will throughout Philipstown and Westches- Along the Hudson make his famous vegetarian chili, and des- ter. She is founder of the country rock/ • The Hudson as a Haven for Wildlife BeaconArts Celebrates sert and apple cider will also be available. folk group MotherLode and also the • Facing the Future To cover the cost of the presentation and most recent member of the Hawaiian- 10th Anniversary at food, PHAS suggests a donation of $15. inspired group Tiki Daddy. Stacey lives Scenic Hudson works to protect and Awards Benefit All proceeds support further PHAS in Garrison with her husband and teen- restore the Hudson River and its majes- he Beacon Arts Community Associa- programs. For more information on bird age daughters. tic landscape as an irreplaceable national tion will celebrate its 10th anniver- seed orders, the crow program, and chili This event is free and fun for all ages. treasure and a vital resource for residents T sary at a benefit in the Waterfall Room at party reservations, contact Paul Kuznia The Pumpkin Glow will take place at the and visitors. A crusader for the valley The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls on Nov. at TOEC 845-265-3773 or email swix- Desmond-Fish Library, 472 Route 403, in since 1963, today they are the largest en- 1, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. [email protected]. Garrison. For more information, go to des- vironmental group focused on the Hud- mondfishlibrary.org or call 845-424-3020. Philipstown Rec’s Winter Course Catalog Online he Philipstown Recreation Depart- Tment Winter Book is now available at philipstownrecreation.com. Registration for residents opens on Monday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 a.m. and for non-residents on Oct. 29. You can register by calling 845-424-4618. There are a variety of new classes coming this winter. Girls’ Indoor Lacrosse for grades 3-6 will start on Jan. 12. The Recreation De- partment will host its First Annual Family Night at the Community Center on Dec. 14. Activities will include sports tournaments, karaoke, family trivia, ping pong, pool and more. There will also be a Family Magic Show with Marco Frezza on Nov. 10.

Visit www.philipstown.info for news updates and latest information. 14 Oct. 19, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Learning Center at Philipstown Recreation Disguises Learning in Fun Garrison families, By Alison Rooney the program is also open to non-Philip- roviding its youngest citizens with town residents, but a safe, nurturing preschool pro- at a higher fee. This gram has always been a component P year’s group has a of Philipstown Recreation’s mandate to younger median age serve the community. For years now, its than most, as there nursery school, formally known as The were a record 18 Learning Center (TLC) at Philipstown graduates last year. Recreation, has opened its doors to the Brady has defined children of local residents. In the fall of goals for their pro- 2003 the program moved from premises gram, the definitive in Continental Village to the current large, one being for each bright, welcoming space located within child to develop a the Claudio Marzollo Community Center positive attitude to- right near Rec’s administrative office. wards school. “If they Sally Brady, a Cold Spring resident come in excited, we with two older children of her own, has are doing our job,” been the director of the center for over she says. “We want six years. She is assisted by two other them to be happy staff members, Kendall Helbock, now about learning, and nearing her 10th year there, and Kate- also to be able to be lynn Merandy, an “almost eight years themselves; we want now” veteran. Brady calls them “wonder- to see them grow. ful. We all have the same vision, and I And they do. The dif- couldn’t ask for better people.” A whole world in a room at The Learning Center Photo by A. Rooney ference between [be- All three are there throughout the cen- havior from] Septem- ter’s opening hours, which are Monday while there isn’t specific age division and brary, who sometimes comes in to read ber to June is tremendous: they learn to through Friday from 9 to 11:45 a.m., Sep- 3- and 4-year-olds mix, the staff modifies stories. During December there is a fam- clean up, to sit and listen longer to stories tember through June. There used to be what each child is doing by what level ily theme, and many family members and just develop more patience overall.” an afternoon program, but that no lon- they’re able to do, assisting on a more- come and share their talents. There is Brady and her staff seek to make The ger exists. Children, ages 3 to 5, may at- or-less basis, allowing each child to ac- always an open-door policy at TLC and, Learning Center a comfortable, safe en- tend on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday ba- complish an activity either aided or not. for example, Grandma or Grandpa is al- vironment where learning can take place sis or Tuesday/Thursday, or all five days. Brady cites a letter-learning exercise: ways welcome to come in and read to the in a way not always obvious to the chil- “The whole group gets asked whether group. As with the other area preschools, they want to learn the letter ‘A.’ The older Haldane and sometimes Garrison kin- kids come over and we’ll work with them dergarten staff pay a visit in the spring on the writing skill. In the meantime to observe the older children and put we’ve hidden letter ‘A’s around the room, them at ease about the transition ahead. and the little ones can search and learn The Learning Center benefits from the to recognize it, so all needs are met.” proximity of the Rec office, from whom The day is structured, with center they feel well supported. “Someone’s time generally starting the day off, fol- here in a heartbeat when we need it, and lowed by art, story time, snack, and then there’s never a problem getting what I a show and tell for all. The day usually need,” says Brady. In turn, conscious of concludes with 20 minutes to a half hour their responsibilities to the town, Brady of physical activity time, either in the tries to be cost-conscious, using many re- outdoor play area attached to the center, cycled materials. or in the full-size gym just down the cor- For more information, or to arrange a ridor, where games are sometimes struc- visit, contact Philipstown Recreation at tured and sometimes hula hooping leads 845-424-4618. the way. At other times it’s as simple as This article is part of a series on each dancing in the classroom. The morning of Philipstown’s preschool providers. concludes with an end-of-the-day meet- Previous features on other schools can be ing in which everyone expresses them- found on Philipstown.info. selves. “We sneak in things like waiting their turn, speaking nicely and loudly, Sally Brady interacts with some of the children at The Learning Center. Photo by A. Rooney and forming complete sentences,” says Brady, who adds that they keep it “lov- Currently the center, which has had years ing, but structured. We find that most of dren. Brady describes it as gentle solu- with waiting lists and has a 20 child the parents are in line with the philoso- tions, for example “words are important maximum, has just a few openings for phy of the school.” — not hurting feelings. We’ll address a the Tuesday/Thursday slots only, which is Visits from members and institutions problem by asking a child ‘What are your atypical, according to Brady. Children are of the community enhance the program; choices? What can you do instead?’” expected to attend for the full school year the fire department always visits, as does All of the children’s activities take and must be potty-trained in order to en- Maureen McGrath from Butterfield Li- place within one very large room, and roll. Attracting a mix of Cold Spring and

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visit to Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site may not take you far Afrom Philipstown, but you’ll find the past close to home. Walk scenic trails or join a guided tour of the grounds of this preserve along the Hudson that also boasts a museum and the Lighthouse at Stony Point, the Hudson River’s oldest lighthouse, which overlooks the river on a bluff at the historic site. Built in 1826, the lighthouse remained lit for 99 years before its decommissioning in 1925. The historic structure was restored in 1995. A half hour from Cold Spring in Rock- land County, the site marks the location of the significant battlefield where Con- tinental light infantry forces conducted a successful midnight assault on British The Lighthouse at Stony Point, built in 1826, stands on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River. Photo by M.A. Ebner forces in July of 1779. Historic Site Manager Julia Warger said camp life, cannon and musket demonstra- the significance of the mission remains sion of military smith- tions, and children’s activities. Historic- a keystone element of the site’s history. ing and see how new site interpreter Michael Sheehan has Without ammunition in their muskets but items and repairs are worked at the facility for five years and en- with bayonets fixed, the Revolutionary made for the camp. joys taking visitors back in time to learn forces commanded by Brig. Gen. Anthony Stony Point Battle- about local heritage. He not only looks the Wayne relied on hand-to-hand combat to field State Historic part when he dons his traditional Scottish carry out the attack. Site is located at 44 bonnet and British regimental coatee, but “The battle was a bayonet attack, and Battlefield Road, he shares enthusiasm bolstered with his- the symbol for the battlefield has always Stony Point. A $5 ve- torical knowledge. been five bayonets,” Warger said. hicle parking fee is in “We go to the various spots along the The museum collection includes bayo- effect on weekends. battlefield for tours,” Sheehan said. “I nets, tools, and other Revolutionary-peri- Reenactments and share stories, maybe of how someone es- od artifacts, while site programs feature demonstrations take caped, and I like people to ask questions reenactments of 18th-century military place on Saturdays during the tours. When I first started and Sundays: Guided working here, I got so interested in the one-hour tours begin subject that I started reading about 18th- at 2 p.m. from the Outdoor exhibits feature 18th-century military camp life century artillery.” museum patio, and Photo by M.A. Ebner A history major at Ramapo College of artillery demonstra- New Jersey, the 22-year-old spends most tions at 3 p.m., weather permitting. Light- Trip Tips of his waking hours studying the period, house tours can be arranged by advanced • Pick up a self-guided walking tour participating in reenactments, and shar- reservation Wednesday through Sunday brochure at site entrance. ing stories with visitors to the battlefield. from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Golf-cart transportation from park- Sheehan conducted an extensive search For more information, browse the web- ing lot to main site available upon to gather various uniforms and costumes site of the New York State Office of Parks, request on weekends. Inquire for that he uses during guided tours and Recreation & Historic Preservation at special assistance at parking booth. demonstrations. nysparks.com or call 845-786-2521. “You can’t go in and just buy this stuff • Museum wheelchair accessible. off the shelves,” Sheehan said. “I got very Schedule • Lighthouse tours available by lucky with my uniform research, and I’ve • Through Oct. 31 appointment. learned to make my own repairs. I’ve lived • 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday - Sat- • Path to lighthouse not completely in Stony Point my whole life, and this is a urday paved. great way to teach people,” Sheehan said. • Noon - 4:30 p.m. Sunday • No photographs allowed inside In addition to the museum, the site of- • Guided tours at 2 p.m. Saturday and museum. fers a chance for visitors to see Stony Point Sunday • Cold picnics welcome, no grills. Battlefield’s resident blacksmiths at work. • After Oct. 31, grounds remain acces- • No trash cans on site. Carry-in/carry- Their schedules vary, but they can often out facility. Historic site staff member Michael sible 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. be found in the Soldier’s Camp Wednesday Sheehan sustains local history as an • Museum closed Nov. 1 - mid April. through Sunday. Visit the forge for a discus- interpretive guide. Photo by M.A. Ebner

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