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Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 69 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info Public Backs Guillaro Plan for Butterfield; Some Skeptical of Zoning Revisions At issue: changing Butterfield from basic health zoning to mixed-usage

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong

he public Tuesday night over- whelmingly backed developer Paul TGuillaro’s plans for redeveloping the old Butterfield Hospital property but often termed a related proposed rezon- ing too broad and sought changes to the draft law. In a long session notable for its ami- cability, in contrast to the acrimony of previous meetings about the Butterfield property, elderly residents also strongly endorsed inclusion of a senior-citizen Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell center in the proposed complex while backs the Butterfield redevelopment as elected officials, including Putnam Coun- developer Paul Guillaro looks on. ty Executive MaryEllen Odell, described Photo by L.S. Armstrong the benefits of the project. They spoke at a public hearing convened by the Cold Butterfield property and Chestnut Ridge Spring Village Board to consider changes senior-citizen apartment complex across to the B4 zoning that now governs the Route 9D from (Continued on page 3) Legislator-Elect Scuccimarra Saluted at Victory Celebration Pledges to make ‘people of “people before politics” and put the Dominic and Vera Giordano see many of the same customers each year when public good before partisanship in the families select their Christmas trees. Photo by M. Turton before politics’ real Putnam County Legislature. By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong Scuccimarra, a Republican and former Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree! member of the Philipstown Town Board, bipartisan if predominately Re- defeated Democrat Steve Rosario in the Many locals stick with cies. “No Scotch pine or Douglas fir. I like publican crowd filled a Cold Nov. 6 election. She greeted supporters to keep it simple,” he said. Whether you Spring restaurant Wednesday at a “Victory Celebration” at Cathryn’s tradition and buy a real tree know one species from the other or not, A night (Nov. 28) to cheer District 1 Leg- Tuscan Grill. Those joining in the wine there is no denying the highly pleasur- By Michael Turton islator-Elect Barbara Scuccimarra, who and light buffet supper (at $75 a per- able, aromatic experience that a walk pledged to follow her campaign slogan son) included Putnam County Executive decorated coniferous tree — an through the Christmas trees at Philip- MaryEllen Odell — on her second visit to evergreen — all decked out with stown Market offers. Acolorful lights and bulbs and Dominic said that larger trees are the “It is people before politics. And most popular with his customers. “With topped off with a star, is, by any estima- I’m going to carry that line tion, one of the most enduring and en- us, it’s the 8- to 10-foot trees. I get a few dearing symbols of Christmas. Locally, 12-footers but not many.” The smallest the next three years ... I will be trees are about 5 feet tall. Vera’s Philipstown Market on Route the best county legislator this 9 is one of the most popular places for For Mike and Denise Swansen of Put- families who have not succumbed to the nam Valley, the trip to the Philipstown district has ever seen.” temptation to switch to an artificial tree. Market to buy a tree is an annual affair. The market is run by Vera Giordano, her And for the Swansens there is no hint of Cold Spring in two nights; Libby Pataki, son Dominic, and her daughters Joanne any desire to go artificial. “That’s not go- county tourism director; incumbent Dis- and Rosa, with seasonal assistance from ing to happen,” Mike Swansen said. They trict 1 Legislator Vincent Tamagna, leav- a number of grandchildren. buy a Fraser fir — the biggest one avail- ing after 18 years in the job; Democratic Anyone who has seen the classic film able. “We have cathedral ceilings, so we and Republican town officials from Put- A Christmas Story knows there is much like a big tree — 10 feet or more.” nam Valley, where Scuccimarra grew up; more to selecting the family Christmas The Swansens are typical of Giorda- former Philipstown Supervisor Bill Maz- tree than simply grabbing the first one no’s customers who have a strong bias to- zuca; Kevin McConville, unsuccessful seen in the closest sales yard. And with wards real trees. Ironically, the one per- Democratic candidate for Putnam Coun- years of experience, no one knows that son who would rather go artificial is his ty sheriff in 2009, and Bill Bujarski, usu- better than the Giordano family. This mom, Vera. “I don’t like all those needles ally seen in Cold Spring as the building year they ordered about 350 trees from in my house,” she said. While she may inspector and part-time police officer but Quebec: Fraser firs and balsam firs. For not like it, her children seem to make it a attending in his capacity as vice chair- connoisseurs, those two varieties may be mission to keep her house smelling of an man of the Putnam Valley Republican the best available. Which one you choose authentic tree. “She’d like to have a small Committee. may simply be a matter of taste or prac- tree, but we always give her the fattest one “This has been amazing; the whole ex- Retiring District 1 Legislator Vincent ticality. “Fraser firs hold their needles we can find,” Dominic said. His mother perience has been amazing,” Scuccimarra Tamagna with his newly elected a little better,” Dominic Giordano said. goes along, but not without conditions. said. She acknowledged that in November successor Barbara Scuccimarra “But balsam firs smell a little better.” He “The tree has to be taken into her house 2011, when she lost her bid for re-election Photo by L.S. Armstrong doesn’t even bother with the other spe- wrapped in a (Continued on page 5) to the Town (Continued on page 14) 2 Nov. 30, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Mouths to Feed Of Cabbages and Queens

By Celia Barbour fridge. It’s incredibly good for you — a mere he time has come for cabbage, cup has more than half hasn’t it? Yes. Yes, I think it has. the Vitamin C you need T Not for the sake of self-punish- in a day. And, oh yes, ment: That would be premature, what it could save your life with a month of edible sins ahead. — in one study, Pol- Though if you are already inclined to- ish women who’d im- wards penitent eating, cabbage is an migrated to Michigan excellent place to start, as it has po- were found to experi- tential to be one of the grimmest foods ence a fourfold increase ever. Overboiled, it is a dish of despair, in their incidence of evidenced by its frequent appearance breast cancer versus in Soviet-era apartment complexes women back home; re- and Dickensian novels. And the trau- searchers linked it to ma it can inflict runs deep: My friend a decline in their con- Frances says that even in his old age, sumption of cabbage. her father-in-law, a Brit, used to grow All well and good. pale and trembly if anyone so much as But I must confess that, mentioned cabbage in his presence. He for me, cabbage’s killer had attended boarding school as a boy, app is that it is very low and could never quite bring himself to in calories (22 per cup, discuss the exact nature of the cabbage when not stuffed with Photo by C. Barbour sadism performed there. meat and rice). Yes, I My memories of cabbage are en- know this is horribly ginger and garlic to the mix. After that, strands of cabbage resemble noodles. tirely opposite. As a child, I adored my female of me, but there are times when, I made it fairly often, playing around (Just from reading the above you can mother’s cabbage rolls the way kids to- forgive me, lo-cal is enough. I mean, with sliced scallions, toasted sesame make it, too. It’s a cinch to improvise.) day revere macaroni and cheese from much as I’d like to, I can’t wear a com- seeds, siracha, rice. Still, my childhood adoration of cab- a box, and I begged her to make them forter everywhere. One day, the kids caught me in the bage inclines me to want to elevate it for special occasions. I loved watching A few winters back, after a long act — they had a half-day — and asked above the everyday, and so I also like her gently lower two of those ample morning writing at my desk, I shed my for bites. Immediately, their eyes nar- to make this salad, which bedecks the dumplings onto the plate before me, comforter and came downstairs crav- rowed in accusation: How dare I keep humble cabbage in exotic finery fit for the translucent, tender cabbage leaves ing something flavorful and filling, such a delicious dish all to myself? a queen: jewel-like pomegranate seeds, revealing glimpses of the sausage-like and decided that a forgotten green cab- From then on, sautéed cabbage became persimmon slices, honey, lime. It is meat and rice within. bage in the fridge would do the trick. I a regular family lunch or after-school lovely and fancy enough for company, I have never made cabbage rolls my- chopped it up, sautéed it, quite hot, in snack for us all. Even Dosi, my pickiest but easy enough to whip up for my own self (eureka! I have a goal for winter!), a smidge of canola oil, then finished it eater, likes the way the super-skinny private midday lunch. And, just in case, but as an adult, I’ve embraced cabbage with sesame oil, tamari, and rice vin- it’s ready to bestow caloric atonement for a host of other reasons. It is cheap egar. It was so good I made it again on any who seek it. and versatile. It keeps forever in the later that week, adding a little minced Cabbage, pomegranate and persimmon salad

1½ cups julienned celery root, 1 teaspoon olive oil about half of a large root (see 1 teaspoon honey note) 2 scallions, very thinly sliced 2 cups shredded cabbage ½ cup pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 small fuyu persimmon, thinly 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste sliced juice and zest of one lime

1. Combine the celery root, cabbage, vinegar, and teaspoon salt in a me- dium bowl and toss to coat; set aside for 15 minutes, then drain, rinse, and pat dry. Meanwhile, mix together the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, and honey in a small dish. 2. In a salad bowl, combine the drained cabbage mixture, the scallions, pomegranate, and persimmon. Toss with the lime dressing. Taste and adjust the salt, lime, and honey, if needed.

Note: Celery roots can look intimidating but aren’t hard to work with. Wash and dry, then with a sharp knife, cut off the root and stem ends (you may have to carve into some of the crevices with a paring knife). Then peel the skin with a potato peeler. To make julienne: slice very thinly, then lay slices flat (stack 3 - 4 at a time) and slice through in narrow, parallel lines. Cabbage, pomegranate and persimmon salad Photo by C. Barbour

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Public Backs Guillaro Plan for Butterfield; Some Skeptical of Zoning Revisions (from page 1) Butterfield. resident John Cronin said. “I would wel- commented, though he also suggested Ironically, by the end of the evening, come a zoning change that allows the last making any rezoning “as bulletproof voices around the room called for rezon- proposal [from July 31] made by Mr. Guil- as possible” to avoid future problems. ing the site as a planned unit develop- laro. We’re pretty tired of what we look “What’s great about this is that people ment, thus limiting development to those at every day” with the decaying hospital. really seem to support the project.” specific elements Guillaro and the public Addressing the board on behalf of Revising the draft revisions favor. Guillaro launched the project last the Paulding Avenue Neighbors Asso- year as a PUD, only to meet resistance on ciation, Steve Laifer told the board that Village Attorney Stephen Gaba said that “we could certainly craft a PUD various fronts, including opposition to “we welcome the responsible develop- zoning law to match the [Guillaro] plan demolishing the derelict hospital. Razing ment of the site and fully support the spot-on” and prevent anything unwanted the building will be the subject of a sepa- developer’s most recent conceptual plan on the site. However, he noted, Guillaro’s rate public hearing by the Cold Spring which was arrived at through a long and plan, the one the public endorsed Tues- Historic District Review Board next comprehensive consensus-building pro- day, involves demolition of the hospital. Wednesday, Dec. 5. cess.” The association opposes the draft “Eventually, that issue is going to be B4 changes as threatening to Paulding Too broad a law? sorted out, one way or another,” he said. Avenue but “would happily support an Meanwhile, if the village wants to find a The “expansiveness” and implications amended zoning law that reflects the way to save the post office by putting it of the draft B4 changes drew criticism developer’s intended use of the various on the Butterfield site, “you’re going to on Tuesday. parts of the property,” Laifer said. need a zoning change for that.” “The scope of the zoning changes is ex- Mayor Seth Gallagher said the Village The post office, existing on borrowed traordinarily broad” for B4 “and would Board would consider the criticisms to time and temporary lease extensions, is be setting us up in a fairly vulnerable po- the draft and “we’ll probably tweak it,” Donna Anderson makes a plea for a slated to lose its space in the Foodtown sition” as a community, Peter Henderson with discussion of the matter at a work- senior citizen center. Photo by L.S. Armstrong plaza to allow the grocery to expand. told the Village Board in a comment typi- shop on Dec. 6. “It’s very important that we have a cal of many. “I think it would be a huge veterans’ assistance, and more. At the Senior-citizen center post office in the village,” the mayor em- mistake.” Instead, “I believe the answer county, along with seeing a chance to is a PUD,” which ensures “we get to pro- Older residents encouraged develop- phasized as the hearing got underway. provide better services, “we see this as tect” anything “that’s important to us.” ment of Butterfield to get an adequate se- “That’s a priority.” a revenue stream,” Odell said, explain- “You can craft a PUD to do exactly what nior center. “It’s important that we have Gaba suggested that a slightly revised ing that when western Putnam residents you’re talking about this evening” and something here,” said Donna Anderson, a zoning law could be passed quickly, to go north to Dutchess County to get their get what the village wants, added Anne representative of Philipstown’s senior-cit- provide for the post office and intergov- drivers’ licenses or visit similar agencies, Impellizzeri, vice chair of the village’s izens group. “We’re the first senior-citizen ernmental building, with other zoning “money is leaving this county.” Likewise, Special Board for a Comprehensive Plan- group [formed] in Putnam County and changes to follow, and that the existing she said, the Butterfield redevelopment Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan. we’re still waiting” for a senior center, un- B4 zone could be split to safeguard Chest- After the outcry over his 2011 PUD pro- like other communities in the county. “will be an extra component to enhanc- nut Ridge from commercialization while posal, which included a block of senior Ed Cleary, who runs the local office of ing economic potential and growth” in allowing the Butterfield redevelopment. housing for modest-income renters and outreach to the aging, said the current Philipstown. As the hearing concluded, Trustee extensive parking lots, Guillaro withdraw makeshift arrangements, including the “I’m totally in favor of this project,” Ralph Falloon extended his apprecia- his plans in May. On July 31, he returned rather rundown VFW hall he uses, make said Barbara Scuccimarra, the District tion “to everyone that turned out” for the with a reconceived, non-PUD version fea- supplying services to seniors very dif- 1 legislator-elect to the Putnam County “very positive” discussion. “I’m impressed turing more green space, three single fam- ficult. “A lot can be accomplished” with Legislature. “I encourage the [Village] with the public,” he told the press later. ily homes along Paulding Avenue, market- the right quarters, he said. Board to move ahead as quickly as pos- Guillaro sounded upbeat after the hear- rate condominiums for retirement-aged Members of the Special Board for a sible. We need this.” ing. “I think the community has spoken,” buyers, a municipal building with village, Comprehensive Plan made cases for “I think this is really good for the resi- he said. “I think they like the plan. We’ve town and county offices; a new post office, mixed-use development as something dents, the town,” Trustee Matt Francisco just got to find a way to move it forward.” and business-retail “square” along Route tax-positive and representative of a tradi- 9D (Chestnut Street). tional village. (Tax-positive development The Village Board then drafted a revi- generates more in revenue than it costs sion to the existing B4 zoning. Under it, in services.) Gallagher noted that the an updated B4 could include not only the village’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted health facilities and single-family homes earlier this year, recommends mixed-use and village government offices currently development of the site as well. “This is allowed in B4, or the senior-citizen hous- not something that has just come up,” ing B4 now allows by special permit, but he said. 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 everything people said,” Paulding Avenue senior-citizens’ outreach (and center), 4 Nov. 30, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Upjohns in Cold Spring and Garrison – The Legacy of an Architectural Dynasty ew places in the United States can architecture. In addition, Upjohn was RMU’s five sons worked in his New York claim the output of three genera- familiar with Andrew Jackson Downing City office. Surprisingly, only one actu- tions of the distinguished family (1815-1852) and invited Calvert Vaux and ally pursued a career as an architect, Publisher F of architects — the Upjohns. Cold Spring Frederick Clarke Withers, two younger although that occurred only after the fa- Gordon Stewart and Garrison are two of those places. architects associated with Downing, to ther’s death; even then it only happened Managing Editor The patriarch of the Upjohns — Rich- attend the AIA’s initial meeting in 1857. as a fluke. That son was Hobart Brown Kevin E. Foley In 1853 Upjohn purchased the Gar- Upjohn (1876-1949). rison home and began delegating more Hobart Upjohn was born in the fam- Arts/Feature Editor Alison Rooney responsibility in his practice to his el- ily’s house in Brooklyn. He attended dest son Richard Michell and his son-in- Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and Senior Correspondents law Charles Babcock, who later became graduated with a degree in mechanical Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong the first head of Cornell’s architecture engineering from the Stevens Institute Michael Turton school and is often listed as the pri- in Hoboken, N.J., in 1899. He then taught Layout Editor mary architect for St. John’s in Arden briefly at a college in Scranton, Penn. Kate Vikstrom (Town of Tuxedo), which was built with In 1903 after his father’s death, he was the patronage of the Parrott family. Be- employed as an engineer at the Eidlitz Calendar Editor tween 1853 and 1865 the increasing col- & MacKenzie firm. One of the partners Charlotte Snow Rowe laboration with the two younger men was Cyrus Eidlitz, the son of Leopold Ei- [email protected] allowed the father to spend more time dlitz, an AIA founder who had worked Copy Editor at the country home. The home became for Richard Upjohn in the late 1840s. Jeanne Tao a gathering place for three generations By happenstance, around 1903 Ho- Reporters of the clan, with Richard and his wife bart received a letter intended for his Mary Ann Ebner Elizabeth often overseeing a small army deceased father, requesting a design for Christine Simek of grandchildren produced by their three an Episcopal chapel. He pitched his own Pete Smith surviving sons and two daughters. By services, the patron accepted, and he was Richard Upjohn Photo courtesy of HDRB 1870 Richard Upjohn had totally retired off on his own as an architect. His first Photographer from active practice and lived almost ex- commission, the private Mead Memorial Maggie Benmour ard Upjohn (1802-1878) — purchased a clusively in Garrison. In failing health, in Chapel in Waccabuc was completed in Advertising Director country home in Garrison in 1853. Both 1872 he resigned from his role as the first 1905; it still exists as does an addition he Michele Rubin he and his son, Richard Michell Upjohn and only president of the AIA. His health designed some years later to house Mead For information on advertising: (RMU; 1827-1903), were well-acquainted continued to deteriorate and, on Aug. 17, family archives. Fast on its heels was All 845-809-5584 with the beauty of the Hudson River Val- 1878, he died and is buried alongside his Souls Unitarian Church in Watertown in Email: [email protected] ley. A compilation of Upjohn’s works in wife in St. Philip’s Churchyard. 1906, an important enough commission Advertising closing: Tuesday at noon Richard Upjohn: Architect and Church- Richard Upjohn’s estate, including the to be written up in the journal American Requirements: PDF or jpeg man, written by his great-grandson Eve- Garrison home, was left mostly to his Architect in March 1909. (minimum 300 dpi) rard Upjohn in 1939, shows that his work wife Elizabeth, who died in 1882. After Through the decades following that Review our rate sheet: in the Hudson Valley dates back as early her death, the Garrison home became first 1905 church, Hobart’s reputation www.philipstown.info/ads as 1846. This was the same time that the country estate of Richard Michell, and fame continued to grow. He gained Trinity Church (1841-1846) at the foot of his wife Emma Degan Tyng, their five a large group of commissions in North © philipstown.info 2012 Wall Street in Manhattan was cementing sons and two daughters. There, in 1902, Carolina, initially on the basis of his Richard’s national reputation as the pre- Richard Michell’s son Edwin Parry was grandfather’s good name, but he re- mier ecclesiastical architect of the era. married in a ceremony officiated by his turned again and again to serve a pleased Projects, either executed, planned, exist- older brother Rev. Richard Russell Up- clientele. He became the president of the For content you can ing, modified or now destroyed, include: john. That wedding was attended by New York City chapter of the AIA, a post scores of Parrotts, Ardens, Dickinsons, he held for about a decade. He was hon- only see online, visit • 1846-47 Wm. Kelly Residence, “Ellerslie,” Rhinebeck (planned) • 1849-50 St. Peter’s Church, Lithgow Philipstown • 1849-51 St. Thomas Church, Amenia Union • 1849-52 Alterations, “Lindenwald” (home of Martin Van Buren), Kinderhook info Dr. Fred. D. Lente • 1852-53 Residence, Cold Spring • 1852-54 Alterations, Richard Upjohn • Patricia Ann (Lahey) Residence (Mandeville House), Shea obituary Garrison (with RMU) • 1953-54 Stebbins Residence, Tarrytown • Link to video about • 1853-54 Belcher (later Fish) damage to East Residence, Garrison • 1854-55 Wm. Moore Residence, Rockaway schools Garrison (with Chas. Babcock) Butterfield Hospital, 1925 Photo courtesy of HDRB • 1857-60 St. Luke’s Church, Clermont (with RMU) • See more Autumn Pauldings, Livingstons and Lorillards, ored with at least five national prizes, • 1861-62 St. Philip’s Church, Photofest photos Garrison attesting to the social status of the Up- and a diploma of merit at an interna- johns in the community. tional exhibit in Turin, Italy, in 1925 for a • 1862 Thom. L. Davies Residence, Poughkeepsie (planned) As an architect, Richard Michell was graceful Colonial Revival church. Trinity • Dunkin’ Donuts not a pure “Gothicist” as his father. Church in Manhattan — the making of • 1867-68 St. Stephen’s Chapel, hearing Dec. 4 Annandale (with RMU) However, while in partnership with his his grandfather’s reputation — retained father, he was involved in the design and him as consulting architect until his re- As a result of his work in the Hudson execution of such church commissions tirement in 1945. Hobart was called upon Valley, he was acquainted with other as St. Luke’s in Clermont and St. Peter’s many times to restore, rebuild or expand notable architects who, in some mea- in Albany. After his father’s retirement, churches his grandfather had designed. sure, were also his competitors. One RMU continued to produce works in the He published scholarly works on histori- • Phil’s List: was James Renwick Jr. (1818-1895), the Hudson Valley such as Ludlow-Willink cal revival styles of architecture. Articles son of James Renwick Sr., a physicist Free online local Hall (1869) at what is now called Bard by Hobart Upjohn on hospital construc- and Columbia University professor who College in Annandale, designs for ele- tion appeared in technical journals. It is classifieds devoted to was a founding member of the West ments of the Assembly Chambers in the little wonder, then, that the trustees of jobs, housing, tag sales, Point Foundry. Another was John Weller State Capitol (1888-1890) in Albany, and Julia Butterfield’s estate would have ap- Priest (1825-1859). Like Upjohn, he was St. Peter’s Church (1891) in Peekskill. He proached him to be the architect of the services and more a charter member of the American In- may also have been involved in later ad- library, hospital and rectory at St. Mary’s stitute of Architects (AIA), who main- ditions to the Church of the Holy Cross that she endowed. tained offices both in New York City and in Troy. Richard Michell retired in 1895 Sometime after 1913, he was hired to de- www.philipstown.info/philslist in Balmville outside Newburgh. Priest and died eight years later. He is buried sign the buildings that Butterfield left to had worked briefly in Upjohn’s office in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn. the Cold Spring community. 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care were available. Board members said Garrison School Board Continues Goals Discussion they could try it in the future. Teacher and principal Involving Obstacles to the ideal parents and Gelber also asked Colucci about the evaluation plan adopted teachers status of differentiated learning in the By Jeanne Tao O’Rourke later school. Colucci replied that it is a high added that, al- priority, since differentiated instruction n the evening of Wednesday, Nov. though the group helps the school meet the needs of all 28, the first meeting of the Gar- of over 20 par- students. Direct instruction of the whole Orison Union Free School Board ents at the last class is needed part of the time, but then of Education since holding three public workshop were a students should be working in flexible workshops on the board’s goals for the self-selected sam- groups for most of their class time. She year, members approved the state-man- ple, it is usually a said that in grades K-3, differentiated dated Annual Professional Performance small group like instruction is seen a great deal, because Review (APPR) plan for evaluation of Garrison School parents Cindy Kelly, left, and Kym August, theirs that forms they use centers and groups throughout teachers and the principal. Then, dur- seated next to Business Manager Sue Huetter, attended the a vanguard to the day, perhaps 80 percent of the time. ing the discussion portion of the meet- School Board meeting Nov. 28. Photo by J. Tao create important This is seen less in the upper grades be- ing, which lasted over an hour, the board changes. cause of the demand of the curriculum commented on and discussed next steps instruction, he also noted that the work- A few of the to impart a lot of information to the stu- to write its goals for the year after hav- shop had been attended by a self-select- parents who have attended the workshops dents through direct instruction. Colucci ing received input from the public, espe- ed sample of parents and that a “lack of were present at the Wednesday meeting said ideally she would like to replicate in cially that from the largely critical, final differentiated learning is not a defining and asked if a task force or committee the upper grades the amount of differ- workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 13. would be looking into programs at oth- characteristic of the district.” entiated instruction that is used in the School Board President Raymond er highly successful public schools, as Some others agreed, arguing that many lower grades. O’Rourke prefaced the discussion by ex- they had requested at the last workshop. parents are satisfied with the school and Colucci added, however, that the ideals plaining that they would focus on the O’Rourke said he would not recommend do not attend the meetings. Parent Kym are always affected by external factors, board members’ comments on the goals, forming another group while a group August compiled comments from par- such as state mandates and the budget. informed by discussion from the three currently exists to oversee curriculum ents she had surveyed over email and Teaching has become more difficult with workshops, to facilitate Superintendent — the education committee, which has brought a two-paged document express- the APPR causing fear in teachers that if Gloria Colucci’s drafting of the new goals. consisted of parents and administrators. ing gratitude to the school, which was their students don’t perform well on tests, Many board members echoed statements Parent Derek DuBois, who had pre- then copied and disseminated to those their jobs will be on the line. This makes from the workshops that the current goals sented at the last workshop, said over 12 at the meeting. Many parents quoted in reaching their ideals much more difficult. (which can be seen at the school’s website, teachers were at the education meeting the document praised the board, teach- Prentice commented that the state as- gufs.org) were good, but that in light of earlier that afternoon, and Board Mem- ers, administrators and staff and said sessments are not at all differentiated, some parents’ concerns, the specific ob- ber Theresa Orlandi said she was thrilled that their students have enjoyed going and those results now constitute part of jectives could be reworked to help meet to see so many teachers getting involved. those goals. Professional development for teacher evaluation (20 percent, as man- to the school and have learned a lot. DuBois agreed with Board Member the teachers was discussed as an impor- dated by recent state law). She hopes to Many teachers and aides, including Mrs. Christine Foertsch’s desire for the ad- tant component of meeting the goals. present material at the next board meet- Waters, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. Karp, Mrs. ministrators to create a wish list — ig- In addition, Board Member Anita D’Onofrio, Mrs. Khuns, Mr. Williams, ing on a seminar that she and Colucci noring budget constraints — and trying had attended on standardized testing Prentice volunteered to write a vision Mrs. King, Mrs. Martini, and Mrs. Ricci to find the funds for particular initiatives and the negative effects on education. statement that would be briefer and were mentioned for their encouragement to fulfill the wish list. DuBois proposed Orlandi commented that through the more succinct than a mission statement, of students and special help. that they 1) survey all the teachers to see APPR and state assessments, the state which could encapsulate the values that Board members who had not attended what they need and want, 2) research was micromanaging districts and that the school community holds and has the last workshop, James Cannon and innovations at other successful public an advocacy group should be formed to communicated in the workshops. Diana Swinburne, defended the school schools, 3) present what they would like oppose such policies. Positive experiences at Garrison in their comments. Cannon stated that, to implement at the school, and then 4) School contrary to the experience reported by raise the money, possibly through the Access to school forest O’Rourke and other members com- a parent that her children were not well Garrison Children’s Education Fund and In other news, Colucci reported that municated their desire to sympathize prepared for high school, his children the Parent-Teacher Association to fund the district has removed boulders, twice with and validate the statements of the had all excelled with the preparation those initiatives. in the last few weeks, that were placed parents who, at the Nov. 13 workshop, provided by Garrison School. Swinburne Parent David Gelber suggested, to by residents to block access to the school expressed dissatisfaction — particularly stressed the school’s status as a National increase parent involvement, that the forest from Route 403. The road is sup- with a perceived absence of differenti- Blue Ribbon School (named in 2010) and school provide childcare during the board posed to be open to hikers in the school ated instruction (teaching and providing a New York State Reward School (and meetings, possibly across the street at St. forest as well as to emergency vehicles work to students at their individual abil- as one of the highest performing in the Philip’s. PTA member August said that attempting to reach the school. For this ity levels) at the school. While O’Rourke state), adding that test scores may not they offer childcare during PTA meetings reason, the district has communicated stated that the district has a responsi- be important to parents now, but they but that this did not increase attendance. with law enforcement entities and will bility to those students whose parents would quickly become important if they Gelber responded that he knew of one contact the residents again about keep- said did not experience differentiated were not as high as they currently are. parent who would’ve been there if child- ing the path clear.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree! (from page 1) blanket,” he said. “And it has to leave the doing it for at least 12 years,” he said. Philipstown Volunteer Ambulance Christmas wreaths are also available. same way.” Dominic has some safety advice for Corps (PVAC) also sells Christmas trees Maple Lawn Nurseries on Route 9 in Bob and Loren Carpino, owners of B&L customers. “I’d put the tree up about two at their station on Cedar Street behind Garrison sells Christmas trees as well. Deli just down the road from the Giorda- weeks before Christmas. Before that, you Philipstown Town Hall. Six- to 8-foot Six-foot balsam firs and blue spruces are nos, dropped by the Philipstown Market really have to keep it well watered, and balsam firs are available for $50 with available beginning at $50. Handmade at the same time as the Swansens, but keep the house cool,” he said. all proceeds going to support the PVAC. wreaths are also sold. not to buy a tree. “We cut our own tree Trees at Philipstown Market range in on our property this year,” Bob Carpino price from $50 to $130 depending on size. said. “It was growing under an oak tree The Village of Cold Spring will hold and one side of it didn’t even have any its traditional Christmas tree lighting branches. I was going to throw it out but on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m., at the riv- Loren said not to, that it had to be our erfront bandstand. The tree, a Fraser Christmas tree. It’s our Charlie Brown fir also purchased at Vera’s Philipstown 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY Christmas tree. We re-purposed it.” Market, is provided each year by the 845-561-3686 The Carpinos are not alone. Dominic Cold Spring Antique Dealers Association A 501 (c) 3 Not-For-Profit Arts Organization said that every year “a lot of people, may- and the Cold Spring Business Associa- Now showing be eight to 10 customers, ask for the ugli- tion. “We’ve been doing it for more than (R) est tree in the lot. It’s hard to do — we 12 years,” said Dave Cooke, co-chair of Anna Karenina buy only premium trees,” he said. the Business Association. “It’s a way to With Keira Knightley and Jude Law One customer Dominic sees every year give something back to the community.” **** “Critic’s Pick! symbolizes what the selection of a Christ- Local Boy Scouts will be selling Christ- Anna Karenina sings, dances and soars.” ~ Ann Hornaday, Washington Post mas tree can mean as part of family tra- mas trees again this year, for two days dition. “She comes with her family every only at the baseball field next to the FRI 5:30, 8:30; SAT 3:30, 5:30, 8:30 SUN 1:00, 4:00, 7:00; year, including three kids. They pick out North Highlands Firehouse. Residents MON, TUES & WEDS 7:30 a tree and then they take their picture who want to support Boy Scouts can buy THURS 2:00, 7:30 standing next to it.” He said that one year a locally grown tree on Saturday, Dec. 8, the woman brought her photo album in from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and on Sunday, New Digital Projection! to show Giordano her Christmas tree Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., or until photos from years gone by. “She’s been the supply of trees sells out. www.downingfilmcenter.com 6 Nov. 30, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Early Childhood is Celebrated at The Wondrous Years Preparing children for mented by two others who also serve as substitute teachers at Garrison School, school in a social way care for a total of 18 children, any 12 of whom are there every open day, which By Alison Rooney means Monday through Thursday from p a winding driveway near the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is generally a two- northern end of Garrison off of day minimum. TWY follows the Garri- URoute 9D lies what must look a son School calendar, closing when they little like a rose-colored fairytale house close. TWY is a New York state-licensed, to children attending The Wondrous home-based care center, dubbed day Years (TWY) center. care by the state, but, “we do all a pre- Director Loretto Padilla founded school does,” said Padilla. TWY five years ago, at around the time Children aged 2 to 4 are welcomed that Garrison’s Sandra Nice closed her into three large, connected rooms filled home-based care center. Padilla had with bright colors and a myriad of ac- worked on occasion at “Mrs. Nice’s” af- tivities. Padilla calls the essential goal ter a 20-year career as a paralegal in law of TWY “preparing the children for kin- offices. dergarten in a social way. Because Gar- “I’d had enough paperwork,” she said, rison School and Haldane pay us visits, and when Nice closed up shop, some we know what they are looking for. Our biggest goal, though, is to be kind to each Colorful carpets serve as learning centers at The Wondrous Years. Photo by A. Rooney other.” Children at been accomplished. and gentle way, not rigid. They also love TWY learn every- A typical day begins with free play for independence — getting their own gear thing through play. an hour, generally followed by a 45-min- on, putting on shoes.” Padilla values “There are no work- ute music class and then snacks. Snacks an “open relationship with parents; we sheets here,” said Pa- and lunches are provided by TWY and need to hear feedback — the good and dilla, adding “those always include two vegetables and two the bad. There are always new things to extras can be done at fruits. After that comes a mix of out- learn. Parents have come up with some home.” door time and book time, show and tell, great ideas.” In summing things up, Pa- The younger chil- and circle time. The children go outside, dilla said, “There’s a lot of work behind dren are dubbed rain or shine, “taking rain walks, using the scenes doing this, but it’s all worth the “Pre-Workshop” the whole property,” according to Padil- it if you love children.” group and the old- la. After lunch, while the little ones nap, Most families find TWY through er ones form “The the older ones do letter and counting ac- word-of-mouth. Although the facility Workshop.” Some ac- tivities and frequently bake, using their is currently full, that can change easily Wondrous Years’ director Loretto Padilla works on an tivities, largely in the weighing and measuring skills. The end and frequently, so it is a good idea for alphabet game with the children. Photo by A. Rooney morning, are shared, of the school day sees a little winding interested parents to contact them. To while others are sep- down time for the 4-year-olds. inquire about TWY, call Loretto Padilla arate, and the younger group has nap of the families migrated over to TWY, As a state-licensed care provider, Pa- at 914-438-2996. time while the older children do math as did Nice staff member Kim Hanson, dilla attends workshops and training This article is the seventh in a series games. The older children also learn to who had also worked previously at the sessions for a total of 30 hours every two on Philipstown’s nursery and Pre-K be big sisters and brothers and helpers long-closed “Miss Kathy’s” childcare years in addition to keeping up to speed schools and care centers. For others in with the younger ones. Potty-training center in Continental Village. Now Han- on CPR/first aid qualifications. But she the series visit Philipstown.info. is achieved with the youngest children, son serves as assistant director at TWY. has learned a great deal herself, through the 2-year-olds, through coordination Assisted by Ellie, a college student at her years of working in this field. “Kids and cooperation with parents, and Pa- Mount St. Mary’s, the three women, aug- love continuity and structure in a kind dilla said that usually by mid-year it has Everyone’s reading WET Serves Up David Sedaris’ Holidays on Ice hilipstown’s World’s End Theater’s American Life and has been described as bring to life the Santaland Diaries, Se- P20th-Century Reading Series brings “a writer comparable to Mark Twain or daris’ chronicle of his time working as an the collection of Christmas essays by “one James Thurber” (Raleigh News and Ob- elf at Macy’s. World’s End Theater Artis- of America’s most prickly and most deli- server). 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Vidal, a styl- extravaganza, featuring some of the ist, had been working on a photo shoot area’s top professional musicians as well in New Jersey, spending days on end as the talents of a number of Haldane in a house without heat or electricity students, a few of whom have quite a and driving through the devastation few musical notches on their belts wrought by Hurricane Sandy en route already. Vidal has headed up the to and from. Vidal, who also doubles as music-booking end of it. She has made a singer/songwriter, has close ties to the an effort to present varied, family- local Philipstown music scene, and her friendly music programming. viewing of the after-effects of the storm On the bill is Marc Von Em, who has sparked an idea, which she presented to toured with Rob Thomas. Vidal quotes from Von Em’s website, which dubs him her boyfriend, music producer Todd Giu- East Rockaway High School, pre-hurricane dice: “We’re musicians — we know musi- “soulful, funky, bluesy and sincere,” and cians; let’s do a music benefit concert.” she says, “that’s right. Plus he’s a great recruited by teacher Kristen Savastano with the aftermath of the storm.” Peparo Initially considering local musical guitar player, who carries the stage well Peparo. Peparo was happy to lend a hand, urges everyone to “come to listen to some venues like The Living Room or by himself or along with his band.” calling the concert “a great opportunity incredible musicians from the Hudson Whistling Willie’s, Vidal quickly Also playing will be Philipstown’s for community members to come to- Valley and a few Haldane seniors rock realized that a larger venue, where more number-one Hawaiian ‘20s jazz band, gether in the spirit of unity and support out in honor of those who need our help.” funds could be raised, was needed. With Tiki Daddy, which consists of past and for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The Haldane line-up includes Matthew that she approached Haldane re: the use present Haldane dads Al Hemberger on This is the best way to kick off the holi- Chason and his group, The Adriande of the school’s auditorium. It just so bass and vocals, John Harms on guitar day season of giving — to send love and Bronze; guitarist and songwriter Lindy happened that Haldane Superintendent and vocals, and Art Labriola on lapsteel resources to our neighbors still dealing Labriola; Ben (Continued on page 16) Mark Villanti was throwing around guitar. some ideas about involving the students Blues and roots are represented by in a benefit. Villanti invited Vidal to join Pete (a.k.a. Petey) Hop Hopkinson and the in on a meeting the very next day, and Challengers. A veteran of over 3,500 live The Art of Ice Sculpture with that the “From 10516 With Love: A dates, Hopkinson’s website describes his Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert” was “well developed fingerpicking style” and Artist Bill Bywater born. The Cold Spring Lions Club then says he is “able to communicate his roots, returns to Cold Spring yet convey a style all his own. Steeped in joined in as sponsor, working to by Candlelight investigate and identify a suitable electric blues from T-Bone through Stevie Ray, with a good understanding of early charity, among other things. “Schools By Mary Ann Ebner for Schools,” a new organization that country blues as well, Pete has a deep well matches school districts in need to to draw from.” f artist Bill Bywater’s those who would like to help them, has 34 Mornings brings their alt-rock wish comes true, resi- designated East rockaway School south from Beacon. Playing a mixture of Idents and visitors to the District as the beneficiary. covers and originals, songwriters Jess Village of Cold Spring will Haldane high school English teacher and Francisco Mena’s music is “upbeat cover themselves in wool Kelly McAvoy emailed The Paper that and danceable,” according to Vidal. 34 sweaters and warm mit- the East Rockaway School District is Mornings has been a part of the tens Dec. 1 at Cold Spring small like Haldane, with 1,500 students. Dutchess and Westchester music scene by Candlelight. A profes- The entire secondary school, grades for the past couple of years and are sional commercial sculp- 7-12, was destroyed. The facilities they known for putting their own spin on tor, Bywater works with are currently using are outdated, with acoustic renditions of classic and subtractive mediums, and little technology and no science labs or current rock music, overlaid by distinct he’ll use several hundred locker rooms, for example. The school and heartfelt vocals complementing a pounds of ice to demon- has been serving as a center for sometimes frenzied rhythm section. strate the skill involved in Open Book’s duo, carving the frosty mate- Philipstown singer- rial by hand. To extend guitarist-songwriters a longer shelf life to his Rick Gedney and creations, the artist needs Ice presents itself as the perfect medium for hand Michele Rubin (who two key elements — shade ice carver Bill Bywater. Photo by M.A. Ebner handles The Paper’s and cold weather. advertising sales by “Last year was one of the warmest winters we’ve had,” Bywater said. “If we have day) focus on “astute cold weather this year, the sculptures could last a week.” observations of the A resident of New Windsor in Orange County, Bywater transformed frigid blocks of heart backed by a glaze into festive sculptures at last year’s event, and he’s looking forward to sharing tapestry of guitars” (as marvel and amazement with his 2012 designs. Bywater and his apprentice carvers will described on their carve between 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday on the grounds of St. Mary’s Church. Myspace page). “I’ll be carving on the north side of St. Mary’s,” Bywater said. “I want to be in Giving the adults a the shade so this is a great location. As I was located so close to St. Mary’s last year, run for their musical I did an angel kneeling with praying hands and also a reindeer. I’ll be doing two ice money is the contingent carvings to fit the holiday theme this year, but not announcing the designs. People John Harms, left, with Art Labriola and Al Hemberger of of Haldane musicians, can come by and see the beginnings, an intermediate step, and they will want to Tiki Daddy Photo courtesy of the band most of them seniors, come back when it’s done.” (Continued on page 16) 8 Nov. 30, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Music

Gillian’s Island Sitting on The Calendar 6:30 p.m. Bank Square Coffee House 129 Main St., Beacon Looking for things to do in and around Philipstown? Grab The Calendar 845-440-7165 | banksquarecoffeehouse.com 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! Mike and Ed’s Acoustic Adventure 9 p.m. Max’s on Main 246 Main St., Beacon Loretto Parish Dinner Dance and Auction 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com Friday, November 30 7 p.m. Dutchess Manor 263 Route 9, Beacon Theater & Film 845-265-3718 | Cost: $75 pp Kids & Community A Christmas Carol 7 p.m. Boscobel Indoor Tot Park PTA Movie Night: E.T. 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown 7 p.m. Garrison School 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org Recreation Center 1100 Route 9D, Garrison 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison gufspta.org. No drop-offs. 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com The Mouse That Roared 7 p.m. Haldane High School $1 per session. Check for schedule changes. Come On Chilun’, Let’s Dance 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 845-265-9254 x111 | haldaneschool.org Holiday Boutique 477 Main St., Beacon 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library y chauffeur sometimes 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 472 Route 403, Garrison A Christmas Carol With Ulster Ballet Company wonders why he never sees 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 7:30 p.m. Ulster Performing Arts Center me laughing. Let me assure Health, Sports & Outdoors M 601 Broadway, Kingston him that my failure to guffaw does not 845-339-6088 | upac.org mean I have no sense of humor. Indeed Holiday Pottery and Gift Sale Free Flu Vaccine Clinic often I quietly chuckle at the human 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Garrison Art Center 4 - 7 p.m. Brewster High School The Artist is Present comedy unfolding before me as I study 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison 50 Foggintown Road, Brewster Depot Docs: events on Main Street. 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org putnamcountyny.com 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Recently I watched as an officer Wine Tasting 845-424-3900 | depotdocs.blogspot.com gave a ticket to a visiting motorist who Art & Design 4 - 7 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop had parked with his bumper a foot or 180 Main St., Beacon Reflections Renewed: Hudson River Images John Oliver (Comedy) so beyond the white line that marks the Revisited ~ Free Admission for Veterans 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall limit of parking space. The driver shouted 845-440-6923 | artisanwineshop.com 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Boscobel 13 Main St., Tarrytown that he had spent a lot of money in the 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 914-631-3390 Ext. 100 | tarrytownmusichall.org village and he would never come back and Haldane PTA Bookfair 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org he would tell everybody he knew to stay 5 - 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble away from horrible Cold Spring. 3089 E. Main St., Mohegan Lake Pee Wee’s Big Adventure bn.com/bookfairs Summer Afternoon: Fashion and Leisure in the 8 p.m. Bardavon Opera House At the same time, a block away, a Hudson Highlands 1850-1950 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie large truck was double-parked outside Wine & Cheese 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Putnam History Museum 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org a restaurant while the driver delivered 5 - 8 p.m. Antipodean Books 63 Chestnut St., Cold Spring essential items like sodas and donuts. 845-265-4010 | putnamhistorymuseum.org For a half hour it forced traffic to 29 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Meetings & Lectures 845-424-3867 | antipodean.com jockey its way down the single available Free Computer Help lane. No ticket for the lucky double- 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library parker. I’ve heard of other comical 472 Route 403, Garrison events, such as the time a police officer 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org checked a motorist’s license and noted that she had to wear glasses. Asked why Beginner AA Meeting she was unspectacled, the driver said she 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church was using contact lenses. Not satisfied, 10 Academy St., Cold Spring the officer ordered her to remove the lenses and show them which the 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org motorist did. Case dismissed. Religious Services ✥ ✥ ✥ Service at Beacon Hebrew Alliance Still, we must remember as the 7:30 p.m. 331 Verplanck, Beacon boss’s favorite rock stars, Gilbert and 847-831-2012 | beaconhebrewalliance.org Sullivan, averred, a policeman’s lot is not a happy one. Damned if they do give a ticket and damned if they Services at Reform Temple of Putnam Valley don’t. More than once an officer has 8 p.m. Regular Service held up Main Street traffic to wave 362 Church, Putnam Valley me across in safety. Who applauds that 845-528-4774 | ny069.urj.net thoughtfulness? Nobody, so I will. This same officer sometimes drives down Main Street at five or ten miles Saturday, December 1 an hour. Traffic backs up behind and motorists scowl as the police car crawls Kids & Community down the street. Well done, says one Labrador, moi. What’s the rush? Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Philipstown Take your time at the Country Community Center Goose to decide which of the many 107 Glenclyffe Dr, Garrison | csfarmmarket.org coffees you want to take home. The boss has 15 different kinds of beans from around the world, all roasted by Food Pantry Jonathan of Bear Mountain Coffee 9 - 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church Roasters. Some are flavored, some are of Philipstown decaf and some are regular, but all are 10 Academy St., Cold Spring wonderful. The boss also has a coffee 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org club – buy 10 lbs. (over time, of course) and the 11th pound is free. Butterfield Library Focus Group 10 a.m. Butterfield Library 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring The 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org

Country Holiday Pottery and Gift Sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Garrison Art Center Goose See details under Friday. 115 Main Street ✥ Cold Spring NY Holiday Boutique 845-265-2122 ✥ www.highlandbaskets.com 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library See details under Friday. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Nov. 30, 2012 9

Beeswax Candles 101 KuBe Collective Exhibition 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center 6:30 p.m. 211 Fishkill Ave., Beacon 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall 845-440-6802 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org Theater & Film OPEN DAILY 10 – 5 St. Mary’s Holiday Fair The Met: Live in HD - Mozart’s Le Clemenza 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church thru Sunday 12/2 Di Tito | 1 p.m. Bardavon Theater 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie 845-228-4167 | stmaryscoldspring.org 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org Open Late Friday, 11/30 Holiday Party With Santa A Christmas Carol 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Butterfield Library 4 & 7 p.m. Boscobel | See details under Friday. 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 10am to 8:30pm 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org The Mouse That Roared 7 p.m. Haldane High School 8th Grade Wreath Sale See details under Friday. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Garrison School 1100 Route 9D, Garrison | 845-424-3689 | gufs.org A Christmas Carol With Ulster Ballet Company 7:30 p.m. Ulster Performing Arts Center Holiday Décor Swap See details under Friday. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bank Square 129 Main St., Beacon | zerotogo.org A John Waters Christmas 8 p.m. Bardavon Theater | 35 Market St., Cold Spring by Candlelight Poughkeepsie | 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org Noon - 5 p.m. Main Street, Cold Spring 845-278-7272, ext. 287 Music coldspringbycandlelight.com Laurie Berkner Band (Kids) Meet the Animals 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall 2:30 p.m. Wildlife Education Center 13 Main St., Tarrytown 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson 914-631-3390 Ext. 100 | tarrytownmusichall.org 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org Tenbrooks Molly (Country) Wine Tasting p m he ilver poon HOLIDAY 9 . . T S S 3 - 6 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop 124 Main St., Cold Spring See details under Friday. 845-265-2525 | silverspooncoldspring.com

Ornament Making for Kids Ingrid Michaelson Acoustic Tour 4:30 p.m. Southeast Museum 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall POTTERY 67 Main St., Brewster 13 Main St., Tarrytown 845-279-7500 | southeastmuseum.org 914-631-3390 Ext. 100 | tarrytownmusichall.org

Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival Meetings & Lectures p m ntertainment show&sale 6 . . E 6:30 p.m. Santa arrives Introduction to Buddhism Waterfront Park, Cold Spring Noon. Graymoor Spiritual Life Center 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 1350 Route 9, Garrison 914-522-9044 | [email protected] Health, Sports & Outdoors Free Computer Help Childbirth Class 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hudson Valley Hospital Center 472 Route 403, Garrison 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events

Caregiver Support Group, Part I Religious Services 9:30 a.m. Dempsey House Services at Our Lady of Loretto 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil 24 Fair St., Cold Spring Army Women’s Basketball vs. Yale 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com 3 p.m. Christi Arena, West Point 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com Sunday, December 2 Army Hockey vs. American International 7 p.m. Tate Rink, West Point Kids & Community 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com Fahnestock Winter Park Ski Swap Art & Design and Fundraiser 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Taconic Outdoor Reflections Renewed: Hudson River Images Education Center Revisited ~ Free Admission Saturday 75 Mountain Laurel Lane, Cold Spring 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Boscobel 845.265.3773 | [email protected] Details under Friday. Holiday Pottery and Gift Sale Summer Afternoon: Fashion and Leisure in the 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Garrison Art Center Hudson Highlands 1850-1950 See details under Saturday. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Putnam History Museum See details under Friday. Holiday Décor Swap 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bank Square, Beacon Unpacked and Rediscovered Opening See details under Saturday. 1 - 5 p.m. Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site | 84 Liberty St., Newburgh Holiday Boutique facebook.com/washingtonsheadquarters 1 - 5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library See details under Friday. 23 Garrison’s Landing Unique Pottery Dia:Beacon Tour Garrison, NY 10524 Select Fine Art 1 p.m. 3 Beekman St., Beacon Boy Scout Artist Badge Workshop Thoughtfully Priced 845-440-0100 | diabeacon.org 2 p.m. Arts on the Lake 845.424.3960 Free with admission. 640 Route 52, Lake Carmel garrisonartcenter.org OPEN 10 – 5 Daily 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org Blue Collar Blues: Celebrating the Struggle and Satisfaction of Labor Nature Program: Bear Necessities 1 - 5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 2 p.m. Hubbard Lodge 50 Liberty St., Beacon 2880 Route 9, Cold Spring 845-831-5322 | beaconpresbychurch.com 845-534-5506 Ext. 204 | hhnaturemuseum.org 10 Nov. 30, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (from page 9) The Calendar 8 & 10:30 a.m. 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring Monday, December 3 845-265-2539 | stmaryscoldspring.org Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art Education Workshops Kids & Community St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 2 p.m. Sculpture (Ages 10 and up) or Mini- 8 & 10:30 a.m. 1101 Route 9D, Garrison Bridge Club Tour for Kids | 1701 Main St., Peekskill 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Howland Cultural 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org Center | 477 Main St., Beacon Grace United Methodist 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Meet the Animals 8:15 a.m. & 10 a.m. 337 Peekskill Hollow 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Wildlife Education Center Road, Putnam Valley | 845-526-3788 Little Bookworms (2 1/2 to 5 years) See details under Saturday. 1:30 p.m. Butterfield Library St. Basil’s Academy Greek Orthodox Chapel Health, Sports & Outdoors 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring | 845-265-3040 | 8:30 a.m. Route 9D, Garrison butterfieldlibrary.org Yoga for Wishes Benefit 845-424-3500 | saintbasilacademy.org The Recent Works By Barbara Smith Gioia 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Garrison Indoor Tot Park exhibit at Marina Gallery, 153 Main 2015 Route 9, Garrison St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center St. in Cold Spring, has been extended 2012yogaforwishes.kintera.org 9 a.m. 65 Oscawana Lake Rd., Putnam Valley Details under Friday. until Sunday, Dec. 2. Gallery hours are 845-528-8858 | stlukesputnamvalley.org Art & Design Friday through Sunday 12 - 6 p.m. or by Health, Sports & Outdoors appointment, 845-239-1123. Buddhist Meditation Reflections Renewed: Hudson River Images 9 a.m. Chuang Yen Monastery Youth Basketball Skills/Drills (Grades 6-8) Revisited | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Boscobel Theater & Film 2020 Route 301, Carmel | 845-228-4288 | baus.org 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Details under Friday. Center | 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child South Highland Methodist Church 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Summer Afternoon: Fashion and Leisure in the 4 p.m. Hudson Valley Center for Cost: $1 9:30 a.m. Service | 5 p.m. Lessons & Carols Hudson Highlands 1850-1950 Contemporary Art | 1701 Main St., Peekskill 19 Snake Hill Road, Garrison | 845-265-3365 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Putnam History Museum 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org Men’s Basketball See details under Friday. Music Quaker Friends Worship 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 10 a.m. Whyatt Home Blue Collar Blues: Celebrating the Struggle and Ukulele Group 845-424-3525 | Call for directions. 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Satisfaction of Labor 3 p.m. Arts on the Lake | 640 Route 52, Lake Cost: $3. Philipstown residents only. 1 - 5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, Beacon Carmel | 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org St. Joseph’s Chapel See details under Saturday. 10:15 a.m. 74 Upper Station Road, Garrison Art & Design Black Violin 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com Docent Tour 3 p.m. Bardavon Theater Reflections Renewed: Hudson River 1 p.m. Hudson Valley Center for 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie Images Revisited | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Boscobel Church on the Hill Contemporary Art | 1701 Main St., Peekskill 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org See details under Friday. 10:30 a.m. 245 Main St., Cold Spring 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org 845-265-2022 | coldspringchurchonthehill.org First Sunday Jazz Theater & Film A Christmas Carol With Ulster Ballet Company 5 p.m. Whistling Willie’s First Presbyterian Church A John Waters Christmas 2 p.m. Ulster Performing Arts Center 184 Main St., Cold Spring 9 a.m. Adult Bible Study 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall See details under Friday. 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com 10:30 a.m. Services | 10 Academy St., Cold Spring 13 Main St., Tarrytown Religious Services 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org 914-631-3390 Ext. 100 | tarrytownmusichall.org Small Works in a Big Way (Opening) 1 - 5 p.m. Bear Mountain Inn Our Lady of Loretto United Methodist Church 5 Hessian Drive, Bear Mountain 7:30, 9, & 11:45 a.m. 24 Fair St., Cold Spring 11 a.m. 216 Main St., Cold Spring 845-781-3269 | visitbearmountain.com 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com (Continued on next page) 845-265-3365  Dancing Suzi Tortora’s Dialogue Baby Cues Baby Moves Parent & Child Dance & Learn Classes  Ages 3 months - 7 years old Dance ~ song ~ music ~ story ~ play ~ socialize Enhance your child’s mind/body/self through dance  Dancing Dialogue A center for movement,  music and dance-based arts supporting healing and self-expression. Enhance your child’s:  Š natural curiosity and creativity Research-based classes support: Š self-awareness Š your child’s growing body Š confidence and independence  and brain Š positive self-image & body-image  Š diverse learning styles Š love of learning and discovery Š your relationship with child Š physical, mental, emotional, social and community growth  Š learning games to play at home For more information:  www.dancingdialogue.com [email protected]; 845-265-1085  WINTER CLASSES BEGIN in JANUARY 8 Marion Ave Suite 1 Cold Spring, NY   Equity World Premiere May 2 - 25, 2013   (Thursday-Sunday, except last week of    run which will be Thursday-Saturday) Desmond Fish Library  Garrison, NY* Matinees only at 1:45 pm  Show begins outside in good weather, and moves to Program  Room at 2 pm  (*Desmond Fish Library is not responsible for  the content of this play. Not suitable for children under 13)  Comedy in the Afternoon  A Revue in One Act with Music and Dance By Del Fidanque   The theatre experience that celebrates daylight   comedyintheafternoon.com • Tickets: brownpapertickets.com  www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Nov. 30, 2012 11

Women’s AA Meeting (from page 10) The Calendar 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Music 10 Academy St., Cold Spring 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org Community Chorus 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center NHFD Company Meeting 477 Main St., Beacon 8 p.m. North Highlands Firehouse 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 504 Fishkill, Cold Spring | nhfd21.org

Jazz Open Jam Session Religious Services 8 p.m. Turning Point Music Cafe Bible Study 468 Piermont Ave., Piermont 7 p.m. Our Lady of Loretto | 24 Fair St., Cold 845-359-1089 | turningpointcafe.com Spring | 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com

Meetings & Lectures Wednesday, December 5 Member Meeting 7 p.m. Cold Spring Boat Club, Cold Spring Kids & Community Meetings & Lectures Holiday Boutique 845-265-2465 | coldspringboatclub.com Senior Trip: Christmas Show and Lunch 2 - 9 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Men’s Group 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fiesta Restaurant, Wood- See details under Friday. Parent Support Group 6:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Ridge, New Jersey 7 p.m. Cold Spring Healing Arts Building of Philipstown | 10 Academy St., Cold Spring Meet at Glenclyff Lot. Cost: $44-$49 Poetry Workshop / Open Mic 6 Marion Ave., Cold Spring 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org Contact Donna Anderson at 845-424-3550. 6 - 9 p.m. Bean Runner Café Sponsored by Haldane and Garrison PTAs 201 S. Division, Peekskill Life Support Group Indoor Tot Park 914-737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com Religious Services 7:30 p.m. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown 1101 Route 9D, Garrison Health, Sports & Outdoors ecreation enter | See details under Friday. Eucharistic Adoration R C 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org 7 p.m. Our Lady of Loretto Caregiver Support Group, Part II Mah Jongg Open Play 24 Fair St., Cold Spring Philipstown Board Workshop 6 -10 a.m. Dempsey House 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. VFW Hall 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com 7:30 p.m. Town Hall 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 34 Kemble Avenue, Cold Spring 238 Main St., Cold Spring 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-265-5200 | philipstown.com Tuesday, December 4 Prenatal and Early Postpartum Discussion Music & Movement for Toddlers Historic District Review Board Group | 5:30 p.m. Dempsey House Kids & Community 10:15 a.m. Desmond-Fish Library 8 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 472 Route 403, Garrison | 845-424-3020 914-736-7700 | hvhc.org/events Indoor Tot Park 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov desmondfishlibrary.org Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center See details under Friday. Religious Services Shift Work and Sleep Disorders Preschool Story Hour 7:15 p.m. Hudson Valley Hospital Center 1:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Contemplative Prayer 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor Kids Craft Hour 472 Route 403, Garrison 7 a.m. First Presbyterian Church 914-736-7700 | hvhc.org/events 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org of Philipstown | 10 Academy St., Cold Spring 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Health, Sports & Outdoors 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Morning Minyan Health, Sports & Outdoors Breastfeeding Support Group 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 8:30 a.m. Beacon Hebrew Alliance 11 a.m. Dempsey House 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Newborn Breastfeeding Class 331 Verplanck Ave., Beacon 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor Cost: $3 per night. Philipstown residents only. 6:30 p.m. Hudson Valley Hospital Center 847-831-2012 | beaconhebrewalliance.org 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor Art & Design 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events Art & Design Bible Study 7 p.m. Church on the Hill Reflections Renewed: Hudson River Images Revisited | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Boscobel Army Men’s Basketball vs. Marist Reflections Renewed: Hudson River 245 Main St., Cold Spring See details under Friday. 7 p.m. Christi Arena, West Point Images Revisited | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Boscobel 845-265-2022 | coldspringchurchonthehill.org 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com See details under Friday. Summer Afternoon: Fashion and Leisure in the Theater & Film Summer Afternoon: Fashion and Leisure in the Thursday, December 6 Hudson Highlands 1850-1950 Hudson Highlands 1850-1950 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Putnam History Museum Menopause: The Musical Kids & Community 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Putnam History Museum See details under Friday. 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall See details under Friday. The Nutcracker 13 Main St., Tarrytown by New Paltz Ballet Theatre Meetings & Lectures a m ardavon heater | 35 Market St., 914-631-3390 Ext. 100 | tarrytownmusichall.org 9:45 . . B T Theater & Film Poughkeepsie | 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org Philipstown Board Meetings & Lectures Menopause: The Musical 7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St., Cold Spring 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall Bouncing Babies 845-265-5200 | philipstown.com Board of Trustees Workshop See details under Tuesday. 10:30 a.m. Butterfield Library 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Religious Services 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Music Hill Top Visionaries (Young Adults) Open Mic Night 6:30 p.m. Church on the Hill Cold Spring Planning Board Indoor Tot Park 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | 184 Main St., Cold 245 Main St., Cold Spring 7:30 p.m. VFW Hall | 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Spring | 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com 845-265-2022 | coldspringchurchonthehill.org 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov See details under Friday.

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Community Briefs the holiday season = Thirteen Local Brody will take participants on a mini- with friends and 6 x 13 tour of the Peekskill Project V exhibition, family,” said Rand Writers Read From focusing on artists working with collage Bridget Otten, di- Their Work and assemblage. Afterwards, partici- rector of develop- pants explore methods of creating their ment for Partners Jeffrey McDaniel’s writing own collages. The workshop is open to with PARC. “And workshops take inside voices outside kids of all ages; children under 5 require in the spirit of giv- hirteen local writers from Jeffrey Mc- parental supervision. ing, all proceeds TDaniel’s Thursday night multi-genre In another education workshop start- support children writing workshop (and a couple of stu- ing at 2 p.m., participants explore ideas and adults with dents from his one-day intensives) will about how people inhabit space and the developmental come together on Friday, Dec. 7, at the objects that surround them, led by Peek- skill Project V artist Elisa Pritzker. Par- disabilities.” Philipstown.info space at 69 Main St., to ticipants can then create small sculptures In addition, each read for six minutes, sharing new inspired by Pritzker’s installation Eclec- there will be ice poems, short stories, letters, nonfiction tica Store at 417 Main St. The workshop is carving demon- essays, and novel excerpts. This talented open to ages 10 and up, including adults. strations from 1 - 4 bunch includes, among others: a lawyer, Philipstown.info file photo Space is limited for the workshops and p.m. and a whiskey a librarian, a high school student, an in- documentary screening. RSVP to Jo-Ann and spirits tasting terior designer, a reporter, a high school English teacher, a homeschooling parent, Brody at [email protected]. Visit their Cold Spring by from Tuthilltown Spirits of Ulster County an online marketer, a psychology associ- website, hvcca.org, for more information. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on the cor- Candlelight Tours 16 ate, and a fine art printmaker. Readers in- ner of Routes 9D and 301. clude: Linda Lee Baird, Suzanne Boucha- Historic Sites and Homes House tours will run from noon to rd, Tom Carrigan, Emma Cody-Kimmel, old Spring by Candlelight: Holiday 5 p.m. throughout the Village of Cold Elizabeth Hare, Lithgow Osborne, Ali- Festival and House Tours on Main Spring. This is a self-guided walking C son Rooney, Greg Remillard, Christine Street America is set for Saturday, Dec. 1, tour, with two trolleys also running Simek, Sarena Strauss, Sara Walsh, Beth from noon to 5 p.m. throughout the day to accommodate Weintraub, and Phoebe Zinman. Cold Spring by Candlelight, celebrat- tour attendees and visitors. Free parking McDaniel, a multi-honored poet who ing its 10th anniversary, is a day and eve- will be available throughout the village also teaches at Sarah Lawrence Collge, ning event with tours of homes and his- and at the Metro-North train station. has read from his work frequently at toric buildings and sites in the Village of Advance ticket prices for the event are the Chapel Restoration Sunset Reading Cold Spring and nearby Nelsonville. Cold $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $12 Series. He calls this “a great chance to Spring’s stores and shops will be open for children age 12 and under (children see and hear the voices inside the people late for holiday shopping and the vil- age 4 and under are free of charge). Day you stand in line next to at Foodtown, or lage restaurants will be offering specials of event tickets, if available, may be pur- smile at by the river.” to event attendees. The event includes chased at Cold Spring Village Hall, 85 The evening begins at 7:30 and is free, street-side carolers, holiday music con- Main St., starting at 11 a.m. Day of event as are the accompanying wine, sparkling certs, visits from Old St. Nick, and holi- ticket prices are $35 for adults, $25 for water and cheese. For more information, day storytelling throughout the event. seniors, $15 for children under 12 (chil- contact [email protected]. All proceeds from the event will go dren under age 4 are free of charge). to Partners with PARC, which provides Advance tickets may be purchased at Blanket/Food Drive, funding to programs and services for ColdSpringbyCandlelight.com. All major Image courtesy of HVCCA children and adults with developmental credit cards are accepted. For more in- Photos With Santa at disabilities throughout Putnam County. formation, visit the website or call 845- Humane Society “This tour is a wonderful way to kick off 278-7272, ext. 2287. Peekskill Project V windows uring the month of December, the The HVCCA is partnering with The DPutnam Humane Society in Carmel Peekskill BID to make Downtown Peek- is holding a blanket and food drive for skill a destination for contemporary art their cats and dogs. The preferred foods this holiday season. Window installa- on PHS wishlist are Pro Plan Dry Shred- tions will be on view Dec. 1 - Jan. 1. Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? ded Chicken Blend for dogs, Pro Plan Dry As part of the project, HVCCA will give Chicken and Rice for cats, and Friskies a guided tour of 14 installations in down- canned cat food. Treats, toys, rawhide town storefront windows on Saturday, and peanut butter are also on the list. Dec. 8, from 5 - 6 p.m. Meet at The Peek- Blankets, comforters and towels are es- skill Coffee House, 101 South Division St. pecially needed in the winter. The evening will conclude with a public Drop off donations at the Butterfield reception at the Pop-Up Gallery, located Library (10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring) or at 906 Main St.  
 the Desmond-Fish Library (472 Rt. 403, The Pop Up Gallery will be open Satur- Garrison). day, Dec. 8 (1 - 8 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 9 For the holidays, PHS is also giving pet (1 - 6 p.m.) only. owners the chance to have their pets pho- ArtCrawl and Pop-Up Gallery art- tographed with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 8, ists include John Agne, Hu Bing, Nancy 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Brewster Feed Barn   Bowen, Jo-Ann Brody, Marcy Chevali, (in the A&P Plaza on Route 22 in Brew- Kerry Cox, Ada Cruz, Ad Deville, Chantel ster) and on Saturday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. - Foretich, Philip Hardy, Sarah Haviland, 4 p.m. at the Mahopac Feed Barn (near Ryan Humphrey, Carla Rae Johnson, Which Money-Saving Energy Fraser Hardware on Route 6 in Mahopac). Barbara Korman, Nelson Loskamp, Luis A suggested donation of $15 benefits the Maldonado, Eva Mantell, James Mul- PHS. No appointment is necessary. For  
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(from previous page) Sunday 12 - 6 Dec. 15, starting at 6 p.m. Why Santa- donations of canned goods and money are p.m.; and Tuesday through Thursday by con? Because crawlers dressed as Santa collected for the Philipstown Food Pantry. appointment. Offsite venues (189 & 190 (or other holiday-inspired costumes) re- PRS is marking its 10th anniversary. N. Water St., 417 Main St., 1453 Main St., ceive special discounts along the way. The synagogue was created in 2002 1698 Main St.) are open through Dec. 9 Yes Virginia, The Musical with the purpose of creating an inclusive on Saturday and Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. and venue to investigate the practice of Juda- Tuesday through Friday by appointment. Showing Saturday, Dec. 22 at 2 and 6 ism, both intellectually and spiritually. p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. at the PRS hosts monthly services and holi- Paramount Theater, the story of a little day events, provides religious education ‘Peekskill Makes Me Merry’ girl who taught the world to believe is and offers opportunities to participate Showcases Downtown sponsored by the Macy’s Believe Founda- in social welfare activities. PRS can be tion and presented by Antonia Arts and he recently shuttered and dark Para- found on the web at philipstownreform- Rising Stars. The one-weekend-only mu- synagogue.org and be contacted by call- Tmount Theater at 1008 Brown St. in sical performance features special guests downtown Peekskill will temporarily re- ing 845-265-8011 or by e-mail at philip- Daisy Jopling and cast members of Annie [email protected]. open the weekend of Dec. 22 & 23 for Yes and Cats. To reserve tickets, visit rising- Virginia, The Musical to spread some starspac.net, or purchase tickets at the holiday cheer. In addition, the Peekskill box office one hour before show times. New Beacon Artist Business Improvement District (BID) announced details of the second annual Showing at KuBe Peekskill Makes Me Merry (PMMM) Philipstown Little League arts of the visual art series being ex- campaign, with activities and events Early Registration Opens Phibited this Saturday night (Dec. 1) through the month of December. in Beacon have been mostly around the The PMMM campaign is organizing arly registration for softball and base- world — and back: from Montenegro (on three Saturday events in December to Eball for Philipstown Little League is the Adriatic Sea in Europe), to Michigan, promote the aspects of downtown Peek- open until Jan. 15. Tryouts are March 23 to Japan, back to the Detroit area, and skill that make it a unique community: for baseball and March 24 for softball, now to Beacon. Shaqe Kalaj, an artist its family-friendly activities, arts and both held at the Philipstown Recreation new to the Hudson Valley, is exhibiting cultural events, and its food. The PMMM Center. her work in the second official exhibi- campaign will include a 10 percent dis- Baseball clinics will take place Feb. 17 tion of the “KuBe” (Kunsthalle Beacon) count across participating downtown to March 17, 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Rec Cen- Collective, whose artists are located at businesses for holiday shoppers. For all ter. Softball clinic dates and times will the Ethan Cohen Fine Arts studios, one campaign details, please visit the web- be announced in January. Opening day block north of Main Street in Beacon, at Detail from ‘American Woman” site, downtownpeekskill.com. is April 13. 211 Fishkill Ave. (in the upgraded build- woodblock print by Shaque Kalaj Please refer to the website, philipstown- ing formerly known as the old Beacon Image courtesy of KuBe Kids’ activities & tree lighting littleleague.com, for further information. High School). On Saturday, Dec. 1, from 12 to 7 p.m., Shaqe Kalaj (pronounced “shacha call- agery in this series of work reflects on the Peekskill BID is hosting an open Philipstown Reform eye”) arrived in Beacon from Detroit concepts about various female body types house tour of all the kids’ activities avail- in 2012 and established a studio at 211 through history, juxtaposing body imag- able around town, from magic, art, box- Synagogue Celebrates Fishkill Ave. in September. She was born ery from Classical Greek times with that ing and karate to digital filmmaking Chanukah in Montenegro (once part of Yugoslavia) of Marilyn Monroe, and even Oprah. and music production. The tree light- and as a child immigrated to Michigan, The opening reception for the sec- arly on Saturday evening, Dec. 8, ing, organized in partnership with the where she was educated in art and had ond KuBe Collective exhibition will run the Philipstown Reform Synagogue Peekskill Recreation Department and E a 20-year career exhibiting her work in from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. (PRS) will welcome friends and congre- the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Detroit-area galleries. She moved to the 1, with live music starting at 7:30. The gants to its annual “Latke Shabbatke” Commerce, will follow at 4:30 p.m. at the Hudson Valley in July 2012. event will be at 211 Fishkill Ave. (parking Chanukah celebration. Paul Kaye will gazebo (at the corner of N. Division and At the Dec. 1 opening of the KuBe show, in the rear). Kalaj will be at the event, begin the evening observances at 5 p.m. Park). Live choral music, Santa and hot she’ll be showing prints and original and her studio there (in room 310B) will by leading a short Havdalah service to chocolate will be included. woodcuts from her American Woman se- also be open for visitors that night, or end Shabbat. At 5:30, refreshments and Artcrawl & reception ries. Some of the prints’ detailed woodcut later by appointment (call 734-604-1735 latkes will be served as the children originals will be on display, showing in- or 845-440-6802 to set up a tour of the On Saturday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m., settle down for a Chanukah story. Cel- tricate patterns and figures cut into wood studio). The artist can be reached at 845- the Peekskill BID is partnering with the ebrants will then gather around a table panels using only manual tools. The im- 440-6802. Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary full of menorahs as prayers are recited Art (HVCCA) for a tour of illuminated and candles are lit, creating a communal artwork installed in storefront windows glow to mark the festival of lights — all downtown, with two live “art happen- menorahs welcome! There will be small ings” on downtown streets and a recep- gifts provided for all the children. A pot- tion at a pop-up art gallery at 906 Main luck dinner will follow and holiday songs NEW KITCHEN St., exhibiting the work of Peekskill Proj- sung over dessert. ect V and other local artists. All are welcome to attend this event, The Peekskill Arts Alliance is also pre- which will take place in St. Mary’s Parish $5995.00 senting a small works exhibit at Scott Hall on the corners of Routes 9D and 301 Price based on Camera & Studio at 12 S. Division St. in Cold Spring. There will be a suggested 10’ x 10’ kitchen from Dec. 1 through Dec. 23. donation of $18 per family at the door. If Santacon Pub & Eat crawl you would like to bring a dish, please let The Peekskill BID will hold its second us know, and for drinks — BYOB. RSVPs annual Pub & Eat crawl on Saturday, are not required but are appreciated for planning purposes. At all PRS gatherings, 14 Nov. 30, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Butterfield Library Focus Group’s Goal to Better Serve Community Small groups meet to back- Continuing, Thorpe described today’s “went to the library every day when I was edition of Butterfield: “Many people walk little; it was a connection to things I care and-forth ideas in and never read a book; they use com- about. Now I get music, movies, comics By Alison Rooney puters. We have access to databases that here. I love to read and write and that are vetted and not Wikipedia. We have came from storytelling.” Thorpe seized n the year 2000, the circulation downloaded audiobooks, storytime pro- upon access to this demographic, de- of items from the Butterfield was grams, Guggenheim passes, hands-on scribing the library: “We’re not cool and Iabout 8,000 items; in 2012 it grew training on computers every day. We’re we’re not not cool; we have 65-year-olds eight-fold to about 65,000 checked- trying to help people in ways you never working side-by-side with kids. Many li- out entities. Still, Library Director Gil- imagine: we have iPads, e-readers which braries have a no-children-under-12-can- lian Thorpe isn’t satisfied. She is on an people can test drive here — so many come-in-unattended policy, but we’re the Gillian Thorpe Photo by M. Turton always-evolving search of ways for the things.” opposite.” Elwell suggested that rather library to better serve the community. than attempting classroom programs,the “I use everything,” proclaimed Shel- As an association library funded largely “Books gave people access to library should try to connect through the ley Gilbert. “I love the bookstore, talk- by the constituents it serves, Butterfield extracurricular activities of the students information, but books cost ing to the librarians, all of it.” Gilbert functions as a community center of sorts, most likely to be interested, such as those said that when she moved here, she was provides computer access, and serves as money, and so entered the involved with the literary magazine and a little frustrated that the books the li- a safe place for children to come to after the journalism club. library, which gave access to brary then stocked were not books she school hours, amongst other things. Catherine Platt concurred with Thor- wanted to read and that this was not the Now Thorpe has turned to the commu- everyone without stigma.” pe, “I’ve lived my whole life here, and case now, although she asked if multiple nity, seeking input on what other servic- I used to be afraid to come in here.” best-seller lists, including those from es the library can offer patrons and ask- Hearkening back to the previous topic, The New Yorker, The New York Review of Each participant was then asked for ing where improvements can be made. she questioned the programming for Books, etc. could be posted. Thorpe read- a personal perspective on how she used The first of several planned focus groups the middle school years: “They’re an ily agreed to that idea, calling it an easy the library. The responses were varied, took place recently and was attended by in-between population, and some of the one to implement. beginning with Donna Cotennec’s, “I use a range of participants from high school programming seems too young,” adding Thorpe concluded the session by de- the library for books pretty much only age on up. that her eighth-grade son “peruses mov- tailing some of the plans afoot to expand — about three a week.” This prompted Thorpe opened the evening with a ies here, but that’s it.” library services in the coming months. Thorpe to say that she finds that many few words about libraries in general, Thorpe commiserated, saying that it These include changing some things people narrow in on the one thing that Butterfield in specific: “People have was a work in progress and that all ideas physically within the library, putting matters to them, and sometimes she feels emotional ties to libraries. When I was for this age group were welcome. She racks on casters to create small, inviting, she’s “promoting to death, for no pur- a kid [growing up in Cold Spring] this mentioned open-mic nights and a com- home-like sections; “accessorizing” the pose. “How can I tap into you to let you wasn’t a friendly library. It was a ‘shhh’ edy hour and wondered whether kids of books by having helpful additions such know what else we have going on here?” library. Now we hand out markers and that age would turn up or would turn as baking pans available for borrowing she asked. welcome children, and we find people their noses up at anything occurring at along with cookbooks, and even tools Suggestions were made to highlight the stay involved with us. Why are librar- a library. Elwell’s grandmother, Ruth El- available for loan, stored in the library’s untraditional offerings in greater promi- ies important? Yes, they save money, but well, suggested screenwriting classes as new shed. Thorpe then urged partici- nence on the library website. Later, Heath- think back to how it all began — how did a possibility. pants to “carry on this conversation with er Chefalo, another participant, called her- people communicate? Verbally. First they Kelly Maglio, who commutes to the city friends” and come back to her with any self “not a big user at all, and even though shared information, then wrote it down every day, called herself “a big user — I’ve ideas, suggestions or criticisms. I’m vaguely aware of what the services are, on cave walls, tablets, and finally books. done every museum pass, tested the Nook, More focus group sessions are planned, I’m definitely not aware enough. … I don’t Books gave people access to information, you name it. … [The website] electronical- with the next scheduled for 10 - 11 a.m. always make the connection; I have to get but books cost money, and so entered the ly streamlines what I have to do: getting on Saturday, Dec. 1; light refreshments it into the forefront of my mind.” library, which gave access to everyone emails when stuff arrives back in is great, will be served. Visit butterfieldlibrary. Mina Elwell, a Haldane junior, said she without stigma.” and it’s such an easy site to navigate.” org for details.

Scuccimarra Saluted at Victory Celebration (from page 1) Board, she felt “devastated.” But, encour- strong team. Everybody knows the most aged by Libby Pataki and others, she said important thing is to serve the people she decided to not give up on elected of Putnam County,” Odell said. “It was service and ran this year for legislator extremely important for Barbara to win — with far different results. She credited her race” to join that team and do what her election committee and supporters, needs to be done, the county executive across party lines. Mazzuca went door- added. “She does so love her community. to-door with her in Philipstown, and she I am thrilled.” got similar backing from counterparts Mazzuca told Scuccimarra that when The PLAY Haldane committee would like to in Putnam Valley. (Part of Putnam Val- he accompanied her in her campaign- ley is in District 1.) “It is people before ing, “it was pretty obvious what people give thanks to our community for it’s vote politics,” Scuccimarra told the gathering. thought of you. I saw the sincerity. It’s “And I’m going to carry that line the next not easy to win in Philipstown as a Re- of support on November 13th and the strong three years” and for however many years publican, but this demonstrates what after her first term the electorate agrees Philipstown is all about.” He also pointed she should serve, she said. “I will be the to Tamagna’s role and said that “it’s dif- commitment you’ve demonstrated to our best county legislator this district has ficult, serving the public.” Philipstown ever seen.” residents “can be a pain in the ass,” he school and our students. Odell declared that, from a county gov- quipped. “I also congratulate Vinny for ernment perspective, “we’re really, re- being smart enough to get the hell out. ally excited to have Barbara” coming to There is life afterwards.” Carmel. “We’re building this really great, While there is work ahead of us, we wanted to take a moment first to say: The Upjohns of Cold Spring and Garrison ~ The Legacy of an Architectural Dynasty (from page 4)

at St. Mary’s came first, dedicated in 1916. C.R. Squire, the school board chairman, In 1918 Hobart designed additions and and Dr. Coryell Clark that enabled the alterations to the Charles Seton Lind- impasse to be broken. Hobart Upjohn say residence on Route 301 east of Cold was paid a total of $5,032.72 for com- Spring, a home that was later acquired mission and expenses on the hospital, by Dr. and Mrs. Walter Timme. Both $1,749.31 for the library. Butterfield Library and Butterfield Hos- Hobart Brown Upjohn died in 1949 pital were designed in 1919, but warring in Poughkeepsie after a long illness. factions among the estate’s trustees kept He was 74 years old. He was buried in Thank You! the construction documents from being Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. bid until 1922. It was only the death of www.playhaldane.com most of the trustees and executors and This essay was submitted by the Histor- along with the push from local residents ic District Review Board of Cold Spring. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper Nov. 30, 2012 15

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The Art of Ice Sculpture (from page 7) Bywater returns to Cold Spring with an invited by the owner of a Hudson Valley immense block of ice and his tools of the restaurant to join their ice-carving team trade: chainsaws with modified chains, at an event in Mountain Top, Penn. By- die grinders, chisels, aluminum plates, water immersed himself in the carving work table, iron, and industry-specific community and continues to compete in ice carving gloves from Japan. A member competitions. of the National Ice Carving Association “I was trained as a sculptor, and not a (NICA) since 1988, the sculptor consid- chef,” the artist said, “but I placed 20th ers hand ice carving a discipline that’s out of 40 ice carving for the first time been challenged by machine fabrication. among many chefs.” NICA was formed in 1987 to promote ice If you’ve missed Bywater’s ice carvings carving as a creative art form. Accord- around the region, you may have seen ing to NICA, the organization boasts a his work in other venues. His theatrical national network of more than 600 ice sculptures have graced the stages of a sculptors, some who advanced through long list of Broadway shows and televi- traditional culinary training programs, sion productions. He also works in ar- and others like Bywater who found the chitectural restoration and creates gar- art form through an alternate route. In den statuary, sculpting with Styrofoam, 1988, two years after graduating from making his own molds, and casting them the College of Saint Rose with a bachelor in concrete. of science degree in studio arts, he was He continues to work as a commer- cial sculptor and sustains Styrofoam and ice as preferred mediums. Kevin Mc- Donald, a past presi- dent of NICA who hosted Bywater’s in- augural ice-carving event in Mountain Top, recognized By- Ice carver Bill Bywater adds detail as he sculpts in ice. Photo by M.A. Ebner water’s natural abil- ity to work with ice, of carving. It’s a great attraction. I’ve seen time, he’s chipping, smoothing, and rins- and the artists share what these machines can do, and it’s per- ing the sculpture for display. an appreciation for fect, but people are fascinated to see hand “Kids in the crowd always like to call the art form. carvers. It’s amazing what can be built.” out the next tool I’m going to use,” By- “I’ve known Bill Bywater begins each carving with a water said. “And they love to see the end for a long time,” Mc- concept in mind and marks his ice for ini- result.” Donald said, “and tial shaping. He removes edges, rounds Visit BillBywater.com to see more of he’s spent a lot of corners, and outlines details. As he the artist’s ice sculptures. For more in- time at our restau- shapes and defines, his die grinder spins formation on Cold Spring by Candlelight, Artist Bill Bywater creates ice sculptures with tools of rant (Damenti’s). at 25,000 rotations per minute. Feathery see coldspringbycandlelight.com. the trade. Photo by M.A. Ebner He comes down and shards of ice fly from the ice block as his helps out with a lot creation takes shape, and within a short

Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert (from page 7) Langer, performing on the piano; Kady cians-start-playing preschool crowd. Neill, singing and accompanying herself McAvoy’s high school journalism class on piano; and guitarist James Rubino is also taking part, with the students along with his band. The student and putting together a short, student-pro- professional musical groups will be in- duced film compilation, using Windows tertwined throughout the afternoon. Pro- Movie Maker, of videos and images from viding guidance throughout will be Todd media coverage of Hurricane Sandy and Giudice, handling the stage managing. the relief effort. The film will be shown Students will be doing far more than in a continuous loop on two large projec- just performing. The student offshoot of tion screens built by Damian McDonald, 34 Mornings in action Photo courtesy of the band the Lion’s Club, the Leos, led by McAvoy, who is doing both sound and lighting de- have been involved in many aspects of sign for the event. McAvoy says the goal for the concert; all can be bought at the to run an errand and return, all for the putting the benefit together. In addition of the film is to show the arc of the storm, door. There is a suggested donation of same admission. Refreshments will be to collecting donations, greeting people beginning with its arrival, then damage, $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors provided in the form of a bake sale host- at the door and working as ushers, they and concluding with the restoration ef- and $20 for families, but Vidal stresses ed by local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are working with the PTA to provide forts. “It is a simple film, but we consider that these are suggested amounts only troops. Along with the feel-good compo- crafts and activities taking place in the it to be photo journalism and a way to and in the spirit of the event, people nent, though, Vidal never loses sight of cafeteria, thereby allowing parents and remind everyone at the concert why they should contribute what they are able to, the reason behind it, saying, “It’s not just older siblings to enjoy the concert minus are there.” as this is, first and foremost, “a feel-good a concert, it’s a concert for a reason.” the fidgety-just-when-your-favorite-musi- There are no advance purchase tickets community event.” With a four-hour For continued updates, visit “From running time, attendees can go, leave 10516 With Love’s” Facebook page.

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